Happy 28th Cityhood Anniversary City of San Fernando

The City of San Fernando, La Union celebrated its 28th Cityhood Founding Anniversary on March 20, 2026, with a flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony held in front of City Hall.

Vice Mayor Hon. Pablo C. Ortega emphasized unity and collective effort, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony honoring Dr. Jose P. Rizal and Speaker Pro Tempore Francisco I. Ortega.

Mayor Hon. Hermenegildo A. Gualberto then delivered his keynote speech, highlighting unity, inclusive development, and progress for San Fernando.

The celebration was enlivened by performances from Drum and Lyre Corps of various schools, who also marched to the City Plaza to signal the start of the festivities. City officials and SK leaders were also present during the event.

The city celebrates this occasion by honoring its rich history and reaffirming its commitment to unity and progress under the themes #CelebratingSanFernandoTayo and #PeoplesCity28—Let’s Go, Agkaysa Tayo!