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Pinili, although a small town, played an important role in the history
of the Philippines. The Iloko word Pinili means chosen. The town was
called Pinili because Gen. Gregorio Aglipay has chosen the town as his
training ground and hideout, taking advantage of its mountainous
state. And a statue was erected in his honour.

Pinili is an agricultural town and its main crops are rice and corn.
Other crops are grown like garlic, onion and vegetables. And the town
houses uranium deposits in a few barangays.

The Municipal Park of Pinili is one of the tourist attractions in
town.  The rich natural resources of the town is shown through the
forest trees and verdant fields.

Pinili Town Fiesta and Agro-Industrial Fair. This is a thanksgiving
event in honor of St. Isidore de Farmer, the town’s patron saint.

Garlic Festival. This event is celebrated because garlic is the main
commodity of the town.

These events are celebrated every April.

Pinili is located 454 km north of Manila.

For your travel assistance in going to Ilocos Norte, you may want to
read our article, Ilocos Norte :  Travel Up North.