Manila, Nov. 30 -- Local food products unique to Antique, as well its nature destinations, are under the spotlight at the 2019 Philippine Harvest Antique, a Department of Tourism (DOT) initiative launched in Taguig City on Friday.

Philippine Harvest is a trade fair that brings together the best of what each region around the country has to offer. For its seventh edition, Antique is the focus.

"The province of Antique has a strong emerging tourist destination in Western Visayas. It has pristine beaches, majestic sceneries, unique adventures, exotic beaches and agricultural products derived from homegrown coconut, sugarcane, banana, cassava, and sweet potato," DOT 6 (Western Visayas) Director Helen Catalbas said during its launch.

The DOT ...