11/04/2026
Arsenia Suga of Irene’s Native Delicacies
The smell of charcoal. Banana leaves gently charring. Sticky rice slowly caramelizing. That’s the magic of tupig and at the heart of it is Nanay Arsenia Suga of Irene’s Native Delicacies in Currimao.
For years, she has kept this Ilocano delicacy alive, not just as food, but as heritage. Each roll of tupig carries tradition, family recipes, and the kind of skill you only learn through time.
Women like her are culture-bearers. They preserve flavors, techniques, and stories that might otherwise fade. Let’s celebrate the women in Ilocos Note who keep our traditions burning.
All March long, we’re honoring the Ilocana women whose leadership, craft, and courage shape the story of our province.
