LUNA Tourism

29/11/2024

On November 23 and 25, 2024, Luna, La Union celebrated two significant events that highlighted faith and cultural heritage. The 65th Pontifical Coronation Anniversary of Our Lady of Namacpacan featured a solemn Mass attended by hundreds of devotees, followed by traditional Filipino folk dances performed by local students. A key highlight was the Pinnakan Festival, where the community gathered to share food for free, embodying the spirit of unity, generosity, and inclusivity. Long tables filled with local delicacies were prepared, inviting everyone to partake regardless of status, reflecting the town’s enduring sense of camaraderie and hospitality.

On November 25, the Solemnity of Saint Catherine of Alexandria was presided over by Bishop Daniel O. Presto, D.D., of the Diocese of San Fernando, La Union. Similar cultural showcases further emphasized the community's shared devotion and the deep connection between their faith and rich traditions.

25/11/2024

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Greetings to The Shrine of Our Lady of Namacpacan as we celebrate the anniversary of the pontifical coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Namacpacan, patroness of Ilocano travellers

25/11/2024

November 25, 2024 | Solemnity of Saint Catherine of Alexandria

23/11/2024

𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙇𝙪𝙣𝙖 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧!

On November 14, 2024, the 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 (NDCP), the country’s premier academic institution for defense and security studies, brought participants of its 2nd English Language Course (ELC) to Luna, La Union. As part of their cultural immersion, the group paid a courtesy visit and toured the historic Baluarte Watch Tower, along with other notable cultural and historical landmarks in the area.

The visit allowed the ELC participants to learn more about Luna’s rich heritage and history, deepening their appreciation for the unique traditions and stories of the region.

23/11/2024

The Queen is ready for her Fiesta!

Our Lady of Namacpacan,
The Gracious Mother of Ilocandia,
pray for us!

65th Pontifical Coronation Anniversary and the
Solemn Declaration of the Special Bond of Spiritual Affinity between the Shrine of Our Lady of Namacpacan and the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome

November 23, 2024

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14/11/2024

𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼. 𝟰𝟲, 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰
In a significant move towards environmental sustainability, the Municipality of Luna has officially implemented the collection of an environmental fee starting today, August 21, 2024. This initiative is in line with Executive Order No. 46, Series of 2024, which details the rules and regulations for the enforcement of Section 4I.01, Article I of Municipal Ordinance No. 148-2023.
The newly implemented ordinance mandates the collection of an environmental fee within the municipality to support various environmental protection and conservation efforts. The collected fees will be allocated towards maintaining the cleanliness of public spaces, preserving natural resources, and funding environmental programs that benefit both residents and visitors.
EXEMPTION AND DISCOUNT FROM PAYMENT:
All permanent residents of Luna, La Union, provided, however, that he or she show proof of such residency. Proof of residency includes passport, community tax certificate, voter’s ID, barangay clearance, or any valid ID with complete address;
Filipino children 6 years old and below or persons with disability (PWD);
Government officials/personnel who are invited by the municipal government to perform official functions as requested by the Chief Executive (LCE).
Visitors who arrive for purposes of scientific/academic research with prior authority of any national government agency and/or the municipal government of Luna, La Union upon presentation of a letter of endorsement or mission duly signed by the requesting authority;
Tourist guide or coordinator;
All Filipino SENIOR CITIZENS shall be entitled to a 20% discount in the payment of the Environmental Tourism Ecological Fee.

14/11/2024

𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗦𝗚𝗟𝗚) 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗲!

It brings us immense joy and pride to share that Luna's local administration, under the dedicated leadership of Mayor Gary N. Pinzon, is once again on the esteemed list of 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) National Awardees. This marks the second consecutive year that Luna has been recognized for its commitment to excellence in governance, serving as a testament to our ongoing dedication to transparency, accountability, and service to every Bannuar.

The official list of passers is now available on the DILG official website, under the Reports and Resources section (https://tinyurl.com/SGLG2024ListOfPassers).

07/10/2024

𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗯𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 📸

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07/10/2024

𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗯𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 📸

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06/10/2024

𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗯𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸

The Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk is an annual global photography event that invites photographers from around the world to gather in their local communities and explore photography together. Since we began participating in 2011, this event has significantly contributed to the acceleration of tourism in our town.

It has been 10 years since the last Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk was held here in Luna, La Union, and we are incredibly grateful for its return. A heartfelt thank you and congratulations to Ma'am Jnet Rojas, the WWPW 2024 Photowalk leader, for continuing the legacy established by our former local photographers, Mr. Marvin Nuto (photowalk leader from 2011 to 2013) and Mr. Joel Rilloraza (photowalk leader from 2013 to 2014). Here's to many more photo walks in the future!

We also extend our deepest appreciation to everyone who participated, especially those who traveled from distant places. These photographers are genuinely regarded as Bannuars due to the tremendous impact their work has in promoting tourism in our town. Among them are professional and amateur photographers, photojournalists, bloggers, and hobbyists. We sincerely hope that everyone had a wonderful time and made it home safely.

This event would not have been possible without the support of the Local Government Unit of Luna, led by Mayor Gary N. Pinzon, SBM Beverly M. Kim, and the assistance of Mr. Tito Gorospe, Tourism Officer Designate; Mr. Christian Bumatay, Senior Administrative Assistant II; Mr. Joel Rilloraza, Information Officer-Designate; Mr. Rowell B. Timoteo; Bryan Francisco; Juliene Nica Gorospe Navarro; the Tourism Staff; MDRRMC-Luna; and PNP Luna.

13/09/2024

𝑴𝒂𝒃𝒖𝒉𝒂𝒚!
The 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 (FBSE) divulges the very core of Filipino Values. 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒂-𝑫𝒊𝒚𝒐𝒔, 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒐, 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒂-𝒌𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒂𝒔𝒂𝒏, 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒂, 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒉𝒊𝒏, 𝑴𝒂𝒚 𝑩𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒂𝒈-𝒂𝒔𝒂.
The working environment becomes more productive, rapport is being built, tourism service becomes an experience, and integrity and excellence becomes a culture to tourism front liners.

Through collaborative efforts from the Department of Tourism Region 1 and the Municipal Tourism Office of Luna and through the unbendable support from the Municipal Mayor, Hon. Gary N. Pinzon, Hon. Beverly M. Kim (Committee Chairperson on Tourism) and Mr. Tito U. Gorospe (Tourism Officer Designate) extend hearts filled with gratitude to Ms. Lorie Jane Rosales, the Resource Speaker during the FBSE training conducted this day, September 13, 2024 at the Luna Peoples' Hall.

27/08/2024

National Heroes Day!

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀' 𝗗𝗮𝘆, 𝗸𝗮𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗬𝗔𝗡𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗻! 🇵🇭

Ang Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ng La Union ay nakikiisa sa paggunita ng 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀' 𝗗𝗮𝘆 at pagdiriwang ng katapangan at karunungan ng ating mga bayani ng kasaysayan, at sa tikas na taglay ng mga makabagong bayani sa kasalukuyan. 💜✨

Sa sakripisyo't tagumpay na nagsilbing binhi ng ating kalayaan at pagkakaisa, ating ipagpatuloy ang at bigyang pagkilala ang mga bayaning namamayagpag sa puso at sa watawat ng ating bansa. 🫶🏻