URDANETA CITY -- The city government, in partnership with the SM City Urdaneta Central, held a food festival and exhibit with the theme "Rethinking Tourism" from Sept. 19 to 23 in line with Tourism Month.

Local products and delicacies under the "One Barangay, One Product" program from 12 barangays here were showcased, such as tinapang manok, rabbit meat, hopia, peanut butter, pansit, buko pie, papaya pickles, and smoked and marinated bangus.
The city government, through the event, aims to promote Urdaneta as a food destination and boost the tourism industry.
Highlight of the exhibit was the Fastest Galinato’s Tinapang Manok Eating Contest featuring Galinato's Tinapang Manok.