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Can accomodate all typres of vessels-Cruise Ships, Roll-On, Roll-Off (RORO) Vessel , Motor Tanker, Barges, Cargo Vessels, Motor Tugboat, and Fishing Boats (Motor Banca).

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PIER STRUCTURES

# Pier 1: 150 m x 21 m with a draft of 4 m to 15.1 m
# Pier 2: 200 m x 21 m with a draft of 4 m to 14.32 m
# BCC Pier: 200 m x 19 m

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Another area for development is the 50-hectare Industrial Area. Investment priorities in the area include: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PARK, SCIENCE PARK AND LIGHT-AGRIBUSINESS PROCESSING.

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Gusto kong pumunta diyan this summer! :cheers:

What? Nagmahal na yung entrance fee dati P200 lang sa adult tapos pinatungan nalang ng new price:ohno::ohno::ohno: Tapos paano yung bata na above 4 feet ang height, considered as adult na ba iyon? hehe

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Miguel R. Camus, Business Mirror
Posted at 04/07/2011 7:42 AM | Updated as of 04/07/2011 7:42 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) may hold the planned share sale next month, company president Ramon S. Ang said on Wednesday.

Ang, who spoke to reporters yesterday while in Bataan, declined to provide additional details on the said equity offer and planned convertible bond sale approved by the company's board on Tuesday.

SMC shares added 0.82 % to P171.40 each during yesterday's trading.

Ang said earlier the company is looking selling up to 1 billion common shares priced between P200 and P250 each, valuing the offer to as much as P250 billion.

The sale, originally scheduled in the first quarter, was postponed due to volatile market conditions. It was earlier reported that issue managers for the share sale are Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, Standard Charted Bank and UBS AG.

Proceeds are seen to fund SMC’s ongoing expansion outside its traditional food and drinks business.

Since announcing an aggressive diversification strategy three years ago, SMC has made investments in power, toll roads, railways, airports, telecommunications, oil refining and mining.

SMC’s 2010 profits fell sharply to P20.09 billion, from P57.8 billion the previous year, on the absence of one-time gains such as the 2009 sale of a significant stake in its brewery unit to Japan-based Kirin Holdings.

The company's recurring net income, however, more than doubled last year buoyed by gains from its power unit.

SMC now has four power plants—the Limay combined-cycle, the Ilijan natural gas-fired, Sual coal-fired, and San Roque hydroelectric power facilities—which generated an estimated 11.1-million megawatt hours last year.

SMC also owns a minority stake in Manila Electric Co., the country's largest power distributor. It also has interests in infrastructure projects, including Caticlan Airport, the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway, and the MRT-7 Railway.

SMC also owns three coal mines in South Cotabato, Mindanao and a tenth of Australia’s Indophil Resources NL, which owns a third of the $5.9-billion undeveloped Tampakan gold-copper project

SMC is 47.5 % owned by Top Frontier Investments Holdings Inc., a private company led by the group of former Trade minister Roberto V. Ongpin. The conglomerate also owns a 49 % stake in Top Frontier.


http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/04/06/11/san-miguel-share-sale-may-be-held-may

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ano yang voices of america?

Gusto kong pumunta diyan this summer! :cheers:

What? Nagmahal na yung entrance fee dati P200 lang sa adult tapos pinatungan nalang ng new price:ohno::ohno::ohno: Tapos paano yung bata na above 4 feet ang height, considered as adult na ba iyon? hehe
considered adult yung above 4 feet maski bata. eh kung pandak naman yung adult, adult pa rin.:lol: :lol:

ano yang voices of america?
radio broadcaster ng USA nung panahon ng Cold War pa yan. For propaganda purposes ang VOA para sa mga communist countries gaya ng USSR, China, North Vietnam etc. Yung sakop ng Fiesta Casino ngayon ay dating nilang broadcast center at sa vicinity ay mga powerful antennas and satellite dishes. Pero taka lang ako bakit meron pa silang portion sa north ng poro peninsula...

considered adult yung above 4 feet maski bata. eh kung pandak naman yung adult, adult pa rin.:lol: :lol:

Sumakit ang tiyan ko:lol::lol::lol: Pangit naman iyon. Magdala nalang ng valid ID (parang sa Fiesta Casino) kung hindi reasonable ang basis for entrance fee:lol::lol:

radio broadcaster ng USA nung panahon ng Cold War pa yan. For propaganda purposes ang VOA para sa mga communist countries gaya ng USSR, China, North Vietnam etc. Yung sakop ng Fiesta Casino ngayon ay dating nilang broadcast center at sa vicinity ay mga powerful antennas and satellite dishes. Pero taka lang ako bakit meron pa silang portion sa north ng poro peninsula...

At saka AFP headquarters ba ang nagpapagana sa 5 mataas na poles na may red lights sa tuktok? And are the radars still working at poro point even after Americans left there?

by Jennilyne C. Role

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, April 7 (PIA) --- Given the geographical location of Region I, hand in hand with the many environmental challenges the region is facing which include slow reforestation, lack of private investments for environmental management initiatives, indiscriminate extraction of resources, hazard-prone coastal communities, sustained drought and others, it is optimistic that the environment will be properly sustained through the planned large ecosystem approach, environmental protection and regulation, community-based management system, and climate change adaptation and disaster risk management.

Aiming at managing sustainably the environment, the Ilocos region identified these strategies to work on to achieve its vision of a livable environment in 2020.

Under the Large Ecosystem Approach, implementation of the Upland Development Program will be fast tracked. Monitoring system for air, land, water and marine resources will be strengthened. All stakeholders will be tapped to address the urgent call of climate change effects.

Environmental protection and regulation approach covers the regular assessment of coral reefs and stricter implementation of the environmental laws like Clean Air Act of 1999, Clean Water Act of 2004, Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 and Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Waste Management Act.

In the implementation of these laws, the local government units (LGUs) play major roles, considering that they have the direct linkages with the people in the community.

The community-based management system underscores environmental stewardship as an effective measure emphasizing the critical role of LGUs vis-à-vis volunteerism and vigilance of civil society and the non-government organizations.

Under the climate change adaptation and disaster risk management, a long-term plan covering CYs 2004-2030 serving as a blueprint on the appropriate use of the ecosystem and the environment was made. Stricter implementation of this plan, the Disaster Risk Management Regional Physical Framework Plan is at hand.

Given these actions, Region I is optimistic that it will reverse environmental losses by 2015, improve air and water quality, and enhance biodiversity by reducing its rate of losses. Likewise, the planned targets to increase the forest cover by 50,000 hectares by the end of the plan will be attained with the full cooperation and support of various stakeholders in the society. (JCR – PIA 1 La Union with reports from NEDA)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r01&id=26386

At saka AFP headquarters ba ang nagpapagana sa 5 mataas na poles na may red lights sa tuktok? And are the radars still working at poro point even after Americans left there?
I think the AFP is currently operating the 2 globe-shaped radars and the tower antennas ever since the Americans left the Philippines in 1991 following the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo.

Israel O. Rudio

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Siudad ti San Fernando, La Union - Binigbig ni Senior Board Member Francisco “Kit” C. Ortega, Jr. ti nadumaduma a natulong ti Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University Open University System (DOUS) iti pinagdur-as ti edukasyon iti Probinsiya ti La Union idi pinagtutorpos ti DOUS itay Abril 2, 2011 iti Apilado Hall ti DMMMSU-Mid La Union Campus, daytoy a siudad.

Kinuna ni Bokal Ortega a ti pamilyana a mismo ket maysa kadagiti natulongan ti unibersidad. Maysa kadagiti putotna nga addaan iti sakit nga Autism ti natulungan ta gapo ti One on One Distance Learning Education ti DOUS, nakapagturpos daytoy iti short term course a nagserbi a dalan tapno makastrek iti sabali nga unibersidad.

Kinuna pay ti Bokal a ti DOUS ket “pagadalan ti namnama ken ayat” gapu iti maitultulongna kadagiti estudyante nga awanan ti oras gapu ti trabaho, sakit wenno aniaman a makalapped tapno makaala iti nasayaat nga edukasyon. A kas panangbigbig iti naimbag a nakem, kinunana pay a sipuposo a tumulong ti entero a pamilyana ken ti sibubukel a Gobierno Probinsial ti La Union nga idadauluan ti kabagisna a ni Gob. Manuel C. Ortega iti anyaman a proyekto ti DOUS tapno ad-adu pay ti matulonganna nga estudyante.

Itoy a tawen ti kaaduan ti nagturpos iti Master in Development Administration nga empleado ti Gobierno Probinsial a pakaibilangan da Apo Mario Eduardo C. Ortega a kabsat ni Bokal Kit ken Gobernador Ortega ken Sevillano Flores ti Office of the Provincial Governor (Local Police Administration) ken da Donato Rimando ken Michelle De Jesus ti Sangguniang Panlalawigan ken daytoy a mannurat a naggapo iti Provincial Information and Tourism Office (Local Government Administration).


Official Website of the Province of La Union (http://www.launion.gov.ph/news.php?item.223.2)

By: Israel O. Rudio, Provincial Information and Tourism Office-La Union

San Fernando City, La Union – To further enhance health development in the province, the Philippines NGO Support Program, Inc., in cooperation with Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) Corporation and the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) will launch a program entitled “Enhancing Access to Health Resources in Strategic Underserved Communities” or ENACH on April 14, 2011 at the Diego Silang Hall of the Provincial Capitol Building, this city.

With the resources of pharmaceutical giant MSD; expertise of Philippines NGO Support Program, Inc. in youth leadership program; and solid support from PGLU, the program is expected to make health programs more accessible province wide. It shall also focus on the prevention and spread of diseases and illnesses among poor families throughb extensive education in the community level.

Officials from MSD will personally attend the launching and will visit proposed pilot Barangays. La Union officials led by Gov. Manuel C. Ortega, who will serve as Guest of Honor and Speaker, will personally welcome the guests.

Official Website of the Province of La Union (http://www.launion.gov.ph/news.php?item.224.2)

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Hugo Le Roi

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Hugo Le Roi

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Town Plaza
Evelyn Dacanay

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Holcim La Union Plant

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Bacnotan Farm Field
Belong Tabafunda

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Bacnotan River

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Bacnotan Sunrise

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Night View at Holcim La Union

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St. Michael the Archangel Parish

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Public Market
Erlinda Ragpala-Russel

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Bacnotan Sunset

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By ELINANDO B. CINCO
April 7, 2011, 9:08pm

MANILA, Philippines – Genuinely concerned over the health and disposition of the millions of pilgrims from all over the country who were surging day in and day out into the Agoo Cathedral and its immediate environs in La Union in 1993, the late Jaime Cardinal Sin told a jampacked press conference that included many foreign mediamen in his Mandaluyong office, thus:

“When people are desperate and hungry, they see so many extraordinary things, so they implore for the guidance of the Almighty if those supernatural appearances are real.”

The objects of interest by the myriads of the faithful congregating at the Northern Luzon shrine were the “bloodied” host on the tongue of a young altar boy named Judiel Nieva whenever he received the Holy Communion.

And to witness the “dancing sun” in the Agoo skies.

After years of exhaustive investigation and on-site observation by Church officials, those “supernatural occurrences” were declared as a hoax.

Today, notwithstanding their despair and hunger, people still pray for the help of the Almighty to grant them their petition which comes in many forms. That is unwavering faith.

Readers may ask now, Why are we venturing this time into the realm of the Divine Providence?

It is because last Monday, a Catholic bishop – Msgr. Jose Ignacio – told the press that he has noted an increasing number of believers, specifically, job-seekers who are flocking to Quiapo church where he is parish priest, not much to pray before the miraculous Black Nazarene as to have their bio-data and job application forms blessed.

The devotees believe their chances of landing a job is far greater when their documents are sprinkled with holy water.:ohno::ohno::ohno:

Church authorities, however, say there is no guarantee that one’s material aspirations can immediately be realized through heavenly assistance. Again steadfast faith of a petitioner may bring him the graces.:yes:

In this regard, we find a notable inspiration somewhere. The famous American preacher Bishop Fulton J. Sheen of New York once said in his regular television show in the 1960s:

“Never underestimate the power of prayers. They can even move mountains!"

Which brings us back again to Msgr. Ignacio’s observation. We ask, Will a two-page curriculum vitae when blessed easily open doors to employment?

Maybe if one has the kind of faith that can move mountains!

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/313239/power-prayer

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by Vince Golangco http://www.wheninmanila.com/thunderbird-resorts-philippines-poro-point-san-fernando-la-union-hotel/

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Vince Golangco at http://www.wheninmanila.com/thunderbird-resorts-philippines-poro-point-san-fernando-la-union-hotel/

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Vince Golangco at http://www.wheninmanila.com/thunderbird-resorts-philippines-poro-point-san-fernando-la-union-hotel/thunderbird-resort-at-poro-point-34/

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Vince Golangco at http://www.wheninmanila.com/thunderbird-resorts-philippines-poro-point-san-fernando-la-union-hotel/thunderbird-resort-at-poro-point-34/
this photo describes san fernando city briefly...mountain backdrops, calm sea, picturesque sky, ships, bustling city, and a serene landscape of a world class resort. :cheers:

this photo describes san fernando city briefly...mountain backdrops, calm sea, picturesque sky, ships, bustling city, and a serene landscape of a world class resort. :cheers:

:okay::cheers2::cheers1: Bang! The photo got what San Fernando City is!:cheers:

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:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::cheers: Another new resort in the Province! Truly, tourism is back in La Union! :cheers1:

Enduring the limitations of poverty, these scholars graduate at the top of their class
By RACHEL C. BARAWID
April 8, 2011, 8:48am

MANILA, Philippines — For World Vision (WV) scholar Shena Justin Lood, the fact that she was able to finish elementary school amid financial struggles, is already a feat.

But graduating on top of her class is so much more rewarding, not just to herself and her family, but also to her anonymous donor who has committed to help send her to school.

The heart to help
The 20 scholars represented the 2,000 graduates under the WV child sponsorship program which supports a total of 112,000 children in 29 provinces.

“Flying High is World Vision’s way of giving due recognition to children who excel in academics despite their plight in life. We are proud of how these students continue to persevere and work hard to reach their dreams enduring the limitations of poverty,” says WV director of Public Engagement Boris Joaquin.

A short forum by the Jollibee Yumbassadors was also held to provide inspiration and motivation to the scholars. Social entrepreneur Bam Aquino, math whiz Carmela Lao, Palanca award-winning writer Miro Frances Capili, renowned coffee painter Sunshine Plata, and singer and World Vision ambassador Sam Concepcion shared their experiences and advices to the students.

According to Boris, many WV scholars in the past have not only become successful in their careers but are also finding ways to give back. Among them are CNN Hero Efren Peñaflorida who is educating children through his Kariton Klasrum; Armand Balilo, the spokesperson of Coast Guard; and Gabby Romero, a genetic scientist who is helping farmers in La Union.

“We have scholars who are now businessmen, one is vice president of Metrobank, a chief operating officer of an ad agency. Many of them joined us at Word Vision, others established their own foundations. One opened a call center in a dumpsite and got the poor kids residing there to serve as agents. He provides jobs as well as helps promote computer literacy. So it’s really what we hope for, that these kids that we help will someday, also have the heart to help and share their blessings to others,” ends Boris.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/313291/flying-high

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Around Public Market

Hugo Le Roi

Some of the Resorts in San Fernando for vacation at this link:
http://lakbaypinas.ph/lodging.aspx?city=3314

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What do you think this float is made of?

Photo by: Airwind

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Municipal Hall

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Municipal Hall Garden

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Town Plaza

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Agriculture is the main income source of the town

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Photos by: Airwind

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Pugad Pugo Facebook
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Some of the Resorts in San Fernando for vacation at this link:
http://lakbaypinas.ph/lodging.aspx?city=3314
natawa ako sa Come Inn at Go Inn...:lol:

I don't know kung may problema ang internet ngayon or just my computer's bunch of viruses:lol::lol::lol:

:lol::lol::lol::lol: Magkalapit pa ng location. Naggayahan ng name? Baka naman magkamag-anak yung may ari ng mga iyon hehehe

THE LOCAL arm of beverage maker PepsiCo, Inc. earned less profits from July to December last year as higher sugar costs cut into its margins, a financial report filed with the Philippine Stock Exchange on Friday showed.
Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. said its net income sank by 67.8% to P129.69 million net income for the the first half of their fiscal year which ends this June 2011.

This, as cost of goods sold -- which reflect prices of raw materials including sugar -- jumped by a fifth to P6.45 billion from P5.34 billion year-on-year.

Refined sugar then was sold at P64-68 per kilogram at one point, way above the P42-46 price level recorded in the same period in 2009 according to the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics.

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines’ operating expenses meanwhile slightly gained by 5% to P1.68 billion in the six months ending December 2010.

Such cost increases put a drag on net sales which had increased by around a tenth to P8.29 billion in the six-month period from P7.48 billion in the previous year, the financial report showed.

The beverage maker behind the brands Pepsi, 7Up, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lipton Iced Tea and Tropicana controls about 22% of the local carbonated drinks industry and about 90% for the non-carbonated drinks, earlier reports show.

The company had announced that it would be spending a quarter more this year for capital expenditure to increase bottling capacity to the tune of $40-45 million. New production lines located in Cagayan de Oro City and Muntinlupa worth $6-7 million will meanwhile start operations this year, increasing capacity by 7% to 8% or six million to seven million cases per year.

Pepsi-Cola Products has 11 bottling plants in Muntinlupa, La Union, Pampanga, Naga City, Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod City, Leyte and Cagayan de Oro City.

Last September, Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co., Ltd., a unit of South Korean conglomerate Lotte Group, purchased a 34.5% stake in the listed bottler for P4.447 billion at P3.50 per share, a 23.67% premium.

United States-based PepsiCo, Inc., which has a 30% stake in the beverage firm, has a non-competition agreement with Lotte Chilsung.

Shares in Pepsi-Cola Products, which was incorporated in 1989, fell by a centavo to P2.28 apiece on Friday. -- Neil Jerome C. Morales

http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?id=29491


Well their loss in profit can be mitigated with their recent investment in energy-efficient machines in La Union and CDO Plants
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AGOO
Town Fiesta May 6
Patronal Fiesta May 4 (Our Lady of Charity)

BAUANG
Town Fiesta April 21-28
Patronal Fiesta April 26 (Sts. Peter & Paul)

BURGOS
Town Fiesta February 21-23
Patronal Fiesta Easter Sunday (Our Lady of Fatima)

CABA
Town Fiesta April 15-18
Patronal Fiesta June 24 (St. John the Baptist)

NAGUILIAN
Town Fiesta May 1-8
Patronal Fiesta May 5, (St.Agustine)

ROSARIO
Town Fiesta April 17-19
Patronal Fiesta December 8 (Immaculate Conception)

SAN GABRIEL
Town Fiesta April 19-21
Patronal Fiesta March 25 (St. Gabriel the Archangel)

SANTO TOMAS
Town Fiesta April 24-27
Patronal Fiesta October 2 (St. Mary of the Sea)

SUDIPEN
Town Fiesta April 28-30
Patronal Fiesta December 30 (Holy Family)

from: La Union Business Club (http://www.launionbusinessclub.com/2011/03/schedule-of-town-fiestas-in-la-union.html)

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I still have to confirm if this is true. Bayad naraw ang utang ng BPPC sa La Union Government kaya part of the paid amount went sa new streetlights dito sa Quinavite Portion ng Mc Arthur Highway dito sa Bauang (just outside our house) according to my friend working at the Municipal hall of Bauang.:shifty::dunno:

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A basket of freshly baked breads and butter

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CHEF’S SALAD,

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SEAFOOD CHOWDER SOUP

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SUSHI-SASHIMI COMBO

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BULGOGI- Korean dish made of thinly sliced beef marinated in slightly sweetened soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic.

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SEAFOOD MEDLEY- Grilled prawns, salmon and dory

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SURF and TURF

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Mango Shake

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CRAB and CORN SOUP

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POTATO SALAD and SEAFOOD PENNE PASTA

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KARE-KARE

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CRISPY PATA

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OKOY TIKYOSKO - shrimps, sprouted monggo, squash, malunggay leaves

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HALO-HALO de Iloko

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EMPAREDADOS or Native Hamburger/Sandwich

from: http://docgelo.wordpress.com/2010/07/29/thunderbird-resorts-la-union-part-2-food-porn/

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Pool

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Slides

Photos from : Donna Marie Funesto Santos

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La Union's share from RA 7171

May sunog sa bayan kanina..dun sa may bandang likod ata yun ng Addessa...lakas ng mga apoy, tanaw na tanaw nmin mula sa Kawbins restaurant...

LA UNION FIRE
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A two-storey boarding house in Barangay Ilocanos Sur, San Fernando City, La Union was destroyed by fire last Tuesday, displacing 16 people, including children and boarders. Bureau of Fire Protection personnel are still trying to determine the cause of the fire. (Photo by ERWIN G. BELEO)

http://www.mb.com.ph/node/201859


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CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES
For the year ended December 31, 2010
(With Comparative Figures for CY 2009)
http://www.sanfernandocity.gov.ph/download/fs-cy%202010-coa.pdf

San Fernando City

Gross Income
2009: 381,278,733.17 (IRA: 256,758,692.00)
2010: 422,086,379.80 (IRA: 280,565,891.00)

Net Income (Gross - Expenses)
2009: 107,500,267.28
2010: 111,308,424.37

The FLOW SurfYogaSamba Weekend Retreat aims to unify the body mind and soul. Practicing yoga will develop focus, strength and flexibility. Surfing will develop your confidence, stamina and ocean awareness. Dancing and creating music enhances sense of well-being and build social skills. The whole retreat is complemented with healthy food to help nourish this unique journey to self-discovery.

Learn Vinyasa yoga with Monica Manzano, surf the waves with Luke Landrigan, and dance the samba with Escola de Samba de Manila. Plus additional treats for this summer's participants- 1 Abstract Series Yoga class with Yoga+, introduction to raw food thai lantern lighting and beach clean up.

Package rate is PHP 7,750 which includes 2 Vinyasa Yoga sessions, 2 Surfing lessons, 2 Brazilian batuccada samba drumming lead, roundtrip private transfers from Manila-La Union-Manila, 3D/2N aircon accomodation at San Juan Surf Resort, Healthy meals and snacks, Flow Shirt and a Tote Bag with freebies.

The 4th Flow:SurfYogaSamba Weekend Retreat is sponsored by Rudy Project, Belo Essentials SunExpert, Fluidsurf, Ocean Minded, Yoga+, Moringana, Brownbelly, Dharma, Indigo Baby, Lonely Planet Magazine, and Total Fitness Magazine.

To register, visit www.flowsurfyogasamba.multiply.com.

To receive more updates and details on the retreat visit www.facebook.com/flowsurfyogasamba and follow us on www.twitter.com/surfyogasamba.

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Pindangan was derived from the Ilocano word “Pindang” which is a traditional method of drying fish in the locality. Pindangan is also the name of the settlement between the two sitios San Vicente de Balanac and San Guillermo de Dalangdang. Both sitios were desiring for mutual protection against their assailants, pirates and headhunters trhough Fr. Jose Torres in 1759.

The church is really old. It was build on May 6, 1786 and is also the symbol of the union of the two sitios. The church, as you can see on the pictures below, is no longer standing and was damaged during an earthquake that occurred in the year 1892. Since then, the ruins remained uncovered so that people can see and appreciate it. The ruins are well preserved after two centuries and still continues to look stunning despite the fact that only the buttresses are what’s left of it. The soil around the area of the ruins must be very fertile as it is covered by green grass and many trees around.

Read more: http://www.flaircandy.com/2010/07/the-pindangan-ruins-in-barangay-parian-la-union-church-ruins/#ixzz2V6Rats8i

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from: http://www.flaircandy.com/2010/07/the-pindangan-ruins-in-barangay-parian-la-union-church-ruins/

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mykferrer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_s0laUlCrE&feature=player_embedded)

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MISSION VISSION OF LUNA LA UNION

i wanna try that halohalo de iloko. may local ingredients ba yan kaya tinawag na de iloko?

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LUNA CATHOLIC CHURCH

^^ woah! i wanna taste it too!! saka yung emparedados mukhang masarap. :eat:

Nice MTV of Mutya ng LU 2008
8SMp40xLXaE
(my friend won in this pageant!)

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LUNA CATHOLIC CHURCH

Wow Welcome po sa Thread! :banana::banana::banana::cheers::cheers::cheers:
Join us po dito samga discussions sa skyscrapercity.com forum on San Fernando City and La Union Province!

Beautiful, nice shot! Ang ganda ng Luna watchtower at Our Lady of Namacpacan Church!:cheers:

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MISSION VISSION OF LUNA LA UNION

Sulong Luna, La Union! :cheers: I-promote pa nila ang Luna as a major tourist destination narin sa La Union!

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i wanna try that halohalo de iloko. may local ingredients ba yan kaya tinawag na de iloko?

Try po ninyo! Masarap! The best halo-halo that you could ever taste! According sa may-ari ng Halo Halo de Iloko, yung name ay idinerive mula sa "Museo de Iloko" ng Agoo. The ingredients ng halo-halo are still those katulad ng mga ordinary na halo-halo, pero mas marami itong additional na ingredients, at panalo rin sa presentation at ingenuity! :cheers:

^^ woah! i wanna taste it too!! saka yung emparedados mukhang masarap. :eat:

hello william! yup, pag visit kayo ng La Union, ipapasyal ko kayo dito. Kain tayo dito.:cheers::cheers::cheers::banana:

hello william! yup, pag visit kayo ng La Union, ipapasyal ko kayo dito. Kain tayo dito.:cheers::cheers::cheers::banana:

haha sana diyan ako tumaba! :lol: :eat: gusto kong tikman ang mga pagkaing ilokano! :banana::eat:

Nice MTV of Mutya ng LU 2008
8SMp40xLXaE
(my friend won in this pageant!)

Ay noong 2006 po iyon. Wow, congrats po sa kanya! Yup, Ms Agoo won Mutya ng La Union 2006

Astig ang video na ito.paulit-ulit ko pinapanuod sa youtube. Ang galing ng concept niya, very original. Very Ilocano rin, especially pag Ilocano culture dito sa La Union!:cheers:

haha sana diyan ako tumaba! :lol: :eat: gusto kong tikman ang mga pagkaing ilokano! :banana::eat:

Swerte ang mga taga San Fernando. As the melting pot ng Ilocos Region, matitikman rito ang lahat ng native delicacies/food products ng Ilocos Region. sa CSI Mall may Batac empanada sa food court doon. Sa Palengke naman ng san fernando marami ang nagtitinda ng Vigan bibingka, longganisa, bagnet, etc, tapos may mga nagtitinda rin dito ng Puto Calasiao. May mabibili rin ditong Calamay Candon!:cheers:

Swerte ang mga taga San Fernando. As the melting pot ng Ilocos Region, matitikman rito ang lahat ng native delicacies/food products ng Ilocos Region. sa CSI Mall may Batac empanada sa food court doon. Sa Palengke naman ng san fernando marami ang nagtitinda ng Vigan bibingka, longganisa, bagnet, etc, tapos may mga nagtitinda rin dito ng Puto Calasiao. May mabibili rin ditong Calamay Candon!:cheers:

oooohhh!! take me to La Union this summer! :banana::banana::banana:

u r welcome HOGAN!

oooohhh!! take me to La Union this summer! :banana::banana::banana:

kapag weekends naman during my review ko sa Maynila ipasyal mo rin ako sa inyo sa Bulacan!:cheers:

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isa sa bintana ng SINKING TOWER!

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isa sa bintana ng SINKING TOWER!

Try po ninyo! Masarap! The best halo-halo that you could ever taste! According sa may-ari ng Halo Halo de Iloko, yung name ay idinerive mula sa "Museo de Iloko" ng Agoo. The ingredients ng halo-halo are still those katulad ng mga ordinary na halo-halo, pero mas marami itong additional na ingredients, at panalo rin sa presentation at ingenuity! :cheers:
cool! miss ko na rin ang patopat.:cheers:

cool! miss ko na rin ang patopat.:cheers:

Uwi / balik po kayo dito sa La Union during vacation niyo po hehehe

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she's gorgeous! :cheers:

kapag weekends naman during my review ko sa Maynila ipasyal mo rin ako sa inyo sa Bulacan!:cheers:

oo naman! :banana:

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P1,088 for Manila to Masbate and San Fernando, La Union.

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By Ben Cal, PNA and U.S. News Agency / Asian

Surviving World War II guerrillas from Northern Luzon marked “Araw ng Kagitingan” (Day of Valor) on Saturday by recalling their victory over the Japanese forces in the epic battle at Bacsil Ridge against Japanese forces in La Union 69 years ago.

Lt. Gen. Ernesto Carolina (ret.), administrator of the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO), said the solemn celebration held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers in Sevilla, San Fernando City, La Union, was led by retired guerrilla leader Col. Gregorio R. Hufano, the hero of the battle at Bacsil Ridge that occurred on March 19, 1945.

The ceremony was preceded by a prayer led by Maria Juanita S. Fajardo-Rivera, PVAO chief for Northern Luzon, followed by the laying of wreaths.

Hufano, 91, is the vice president for Region 1 of the Veterans Federation of the Philippines.

The former guerrilla fighters belonging to the United States Armed Forces in the Philippines (USAFIP-NL), now in their late 80s and early 90s, remembered vividly the fiercest battle ever recorded in the wading months of World War II when they crushed the retreating Japanese troops led by Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita, known as the “Tiger of Malaya” because of his conquest of many countries in the Far East during the early stages of the war.

The Battle at Bacsil freed the strategic port of San Fernando and enabled the 121st Infantry to move up to other areas in Northern Luzon where the remaining Japanese forces were holed up.

It was in Bacsil that Filipino guerrilla forces showed their gallantry in combat against highly trained Japanese troops who from 1942 until the middle of 1945 occupied Northern Luzon with impunity.

The capture of Bacsil Ridge paved the way for the eventual fall of the strategic Bessang Pass on June 14, 1945 and forced Yamashita to surrender on September 2 that same year.

With the theme, “BETERANO: Huwaran ng Lahing Pilipino,” the Office of the Governor of La Union spearheaded the event, in coordination with the Office of the City Mayor, Philippine Veterans Affairs Office, Philippine National Police and the members of the veterans’ community.

During the program, Dr. Geoffrey M. Tilan, La Union’s Provincial Administrator, announced that the Sangguniang Panlalawigan sponsored a Resolution recognizing Col. Hufano (fondly known in the locality as “Apo Bunog”) as a hero (Bannuar) of La Union province.

Also recognized in the ceremony were the other gallant men of the USAFIP-NL who bravely stood at the forefront of battle in World War II.

Local governments here cited that the people need not look far to name a local hero as the “exploits of our local guerrillas are clearly written in the annals of history.”
They urged the youth to courageously fight in the daily battle against poverty and corruption that impede the nation’s progress.

The veterans expressed their gratitude to the provincial and city government officials and staff for the remembrance held in their honor.

As the late Gen. Douglas MacArthur said: “Old soldiers never die, they just fade away.”

http://www.usnewslasvegas.com/provincial/surviving-wwii-guerrillas-recall-the-epic-battle-at-bacsil-ridge/

oo naman! :banana:

salamat william!:):):banana::banana:

(whew, kinda nice!)

Tired of the same weekend activities for your family? Try something different, try surfing.


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Even your regular pleasurable bonding time over the weekend with the whole family can become a bit boring when you do the same activity over and over again. Admit it or not, sometimes it can feel like a routine that your family goes through. However, the ideal weekend getaway is usually fun and relaxing, as well as an opportunity to share and learn new things with the family. A great way to do this is through surfing!

Luke Landrigan, a Filipino-Australian surf instructor and Billabong model based in San Juan, La Union, says that surfing is definitely safe for kids. “Fifty percent of our visitors at San Juan Surf Resort are actually families wanting to take surfing lessons at our Billabong Surf School.” However, he confesses that kids and adults with back problems are not allowed to take surfing lessons.

Luke says that kids at any age however can take surfing lessons, despite not knowing how to swim, since they simply teach beginners on small waves. He adds that kids are easier to teach as compared to adults, “They are very energetic, actually.” Besides, most kids have no fears associated with surfing,” he adds. Though, he advises that someone who wants to pursue surfing professionally should know how to swim.

Surfing, like any other sport, has its own benefits. Luke enumerates the benefits of surfing for young kids and adults alike:

* It keeps you fit
* It engages both kids and adults to be active together in a fun and challenging activity
* It teaches kids to be disciplined, especially since they need to strictly follow instructions
* It helps parents and kids meet new friends

According to Luke, Urbiztondo in San Juan, infamous as the surfing hub in the North, has the best waves from September to February, and small waves come during summer months. Luke, now a national champion and Asian medalist in surfing, reveals that he learned the sport through his dad, Brian. So when he says that surfing is a family bonding activity, it comes from the heart: “If I’m the kid and I see my parents surfing, I think I have the coolest parents in the world.”

Feel like you’re ready to ride the waves with your family? Then hit the road to San Juan, La Union, feel the adrenalin rush of surfing—just don’t forget to pack some sun block!



Photo Courtesy of Luke Landrigan



SOURCE:

* Luke Landrigan, national surfing champion, Asian surfing medalist and surf instructor at the San Juan Surf Resort and Billabong Surf School in San Juan, La Union. Website: www.sanjuansurfresort.com

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It is surprising that the island of the Philippines is still relatively unknown internationally as a surfing destination. What with its great beaches, cool breaks year-round, friendly natives and beautiful women. Luckily for me, I am slowly discovering its secrets (thanks to my Aussie friend Barney) and luckier still, with more chicks left all to myself!

Our next destination was the beaches of La Union which, according to a proud local, is the beach capital of the Philippines. I haven’t confirmed if this is an official title, but Barney said that this was among the more popular spots among the natives. Anyway, there are supposed to be all sorts of breaks in this place. After our streak of good luck so far, I was naturally amped to go check out this place and continue our fun and adventure!


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San Juan, La Union, is about 5 hours drive from where we were staying, so we left early in the morning to try to arrive there after lunch (just in time for the afternoon waves!). As usual, the view along the way was not much (just the usual rice paddies and small towns), and for most of the way the trip was uneventful. But the life of BobbyRica doesn’t stay uneventful for long, not even for a couple of hours! Who would believe I’d make an acquaintance with lovely chicks while not even at the beach yet!

Akasha, Barney and I were riding a jeepney we hired with our Aussie friend riding shotgun with the Filipino driver. Akasha and I were inside at the back with our boards and other stuff. I was fiddling with a cap I bought as a souvenir from Baler, when at a sudden turn (the driver does these amazing maneuvers), I fumbled and got the cap blown back. I was not the least bit interested in asking our driver to stop just for it (I can always buy another one). But, an SUV appeared at the turn, which promptly stopped after catching the cap at the windshield.

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I watched fascinated as this chick got off the car and picked up my hat, before I had the sense to ask our driver to hit the brakes. I got off our jeepney with some excitement and anticipation. As we were already some distance ahead, I stood there and waited for the SUV to reach me. I noticed that it has a couple of surf boards attached to its top rack.

The SUV stopped a few feet from our jeepney. I walked towards the car and noticed that, aside from the chick who got off from the passenger side, there were two other girls at the back. The driver was also female. Four lovely chicks, all surfer dudettes by the looks of them!


I thanked them for the cap and asked if they were also headed to San Juan. The chick riding shotgun, fair skinned with short-cropped hair and the most alluring smile, said they were. They noticed the boards inside our jeepney, and they seemed impressed to find out from my cap that we have recently surfed at Baler. Under the pretext of asking where the best place to stay in San Juan was, I found out exactly where they would be lodged!


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After some more pleasantries and introducing my friends Akasha and Barney, they waved farewell and sped off ahead of us. Farewell, but as you will find out, not for long!

blog link: http://www.bobbyrica.com/2011/01/19/meeting-women-while-surfing-in-san-juan-part-one/

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by Freddie G. Lazaro

CANDON CITY, April 11 (PIA) - - The celebration of “Araw ng Kagitingan” was successfully replicated in San Fernando City, La Union last Saturday, according to Region 1’s Philippine Veterans Affair Office (PVAO) head Maria Juanita S. Fajardo-Rivera.

In a phone interview during the PIA’s weekly Arimbangaw radio program aired over DZTP Radio Tirad Pass last Saturday in Candon City, Rivera told that the 2011 rites was solemnly held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, in Barangay Sevilla, San Fernando City, La Union.

With the theme, "BETERANO: Huwaran ng Lahing Pilipino," the Provincial Government of La Union spearheaded the event, in coordination with the Office of the City Mayor, PVAO, Philippine National Police, civic groups, youth sector and the members of the veterans' community.

The Araw ng Kagitingan ceremony in La Union was simultaneously held at the Dambana ng Kagitingan, Mt. Samat, Pilar, Bataan, where the national celebration was held with President Benigno Aquino III as honored guest.

Rivera said the celebration in Ilocos region was attended by the World War II veterans from the different towns in La Union, headed by Colonel Gregorio Rafanan Hufano, Vice President for Region 1 of the Veterans Federation of the Philippines.

In a short program, La Union’s Administrator Geoffrey M. Tilan told that the Sangguniang Panlalawigan passed a Resolution recognizing Col. Hufano (fondly known in the locality as "Apo Bunog") as a Hero (Bannuar) of La Union province.

Along with the intrepid officers and soldiers of the USAFIP-NL, Col. Hufano figured in the victorious Battle at Bacsil Ridge which freed the strategic port of San Fernando on March 19, 1945. This enabled the 121st Infantry to move up and engage the enemy in one of the fiercest battle ever recorded in war history, the Battle of Bessang Pass where our force stood triumphant. Since that mountain pass is the last stronghold of the triangular defense of the Japanese Imperial Army in North Luzon, the enemy's defeat in Bessang cornered Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita and made him surrender.

Also recognized in the ceremony were the other gallant men of the USAFIP-NL who bravely stood at the forefront of battle in World War II in the name of our country's freedom.

”Local governments here cited that the people need not look far to name a local hero as the exploits of our local guerrillas are clearly written in the annals of history. They urged the youth to also courageously fight in the daily battle against poverty and corruption, the faced of our nation's present-day enemies that impede the nation's progress,” Rivera said.

She also said that a wreathlaying ceremony was held at the marker of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers. (ANL/FGL-PIA 1 Ilocos Sur)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r01&id=27021

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Don Eulogio Economic Center

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Town Plaza - Simplicity is Beauty:cheers:

Hugo Le Roi

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Newly Renovated Bauang Auditorium

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Bauang- A Slowly but surely becoming a Busting Town of La Union:cheers:

Sulong Bauang!

Hugo Le Roi

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Monday said it will conduct geohazard mapping in 97 priority coastal areas in the provinces of Cagayan, La Union, Iloilo, Aklan, Antique, Negros Oriental and Cebu.

DENR Secretary Ramon Paje said that the project, to be implemented by the Mines and Geo-sciences Bureau (MGB), will target towns that will be affected by climate change and rising sea levels.

“With the completion of our geohazard mapping project on landslide- and flood-prone areas, the MGB is now set for coastal geohazard mapping, with particular attention on the effects of the rising sea level due to climate change," Paje said.

In a report to Paje, MGB Acting Director Leo Jasareno said that the study will also look into environmental changes, such as the erosion and accretion or sedimentation of shorelines.

Natural and man-made factors

Coastal erosion is a result of a number of geologic, oceanographic and atmospheric factors, including the relative sea level rise due to climate change.

However, the rise of sea levels can also result from man-made activities such as beach mining, Paje stressed. He said that beach resorts and other infrastructure constructed along coastal areas are the ones that will be primarily affected by erosion due to rise of sea level.

“This will give us solid information as to which coastal areas or shorelines are experiencing erosion or are prone to erosion to enable the government plan for a more responsive risk reduction program for these areas and other climate change mitigating and adaptation measures," Paje added.

Jasareno explained that the geohazard mapping includes shoreline mapping and the gathering of evidence of erosion such as exposed roots of vegetation in the area and eroded roads and infrastructure. They would also collect anecdotal and historical information from the coastal populace, he said. — TJD, GMA News

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From: BAUANG, LA UNION Facebook

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By: Joan Diaz, Governor’s Press Corps-Bauang, La Union

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Bauang, La Union – In a study, an average person consumes 100-120 liters per day. And 75-90% of this consumed water translates into domestic wastewater. In the national picture, domestic wastewater gets a share of 48% while agricultural wastewater come second accounting to 37% and industrial waste water with only 15%. This amount of wastewater most commonly pollutes our water system.

Septage Management, Centralized Treatment Facilities and Decentralized Wastewater Treatment System (DEWATS) are some of the environmental options for such domestic wastewaters.

The Local Government of Bauang, in its sustained campaign for environmental protection, tied up with the Center for Advanced Philippine Studies (CAPS) and the Basic Needs Services Phils. (BNS)- BORDA for a DEWATS-Community-Based Sanitation Project. This is to support Gov. Manuel C. Ortega’s “Sanitasyon Para Kadatayo Amin” project which LGU-Bauang, CAPS, BORDA and PGLu’s executives earlier committed to sustain thu a MOA.

The treatment facility shall benefit 25 families in a 16-household- compound will benefit with.

CAPS, on the other hand, is engaged in environmental projects in integrated sustainable waste management and sanitation and a partner of the LGU-Bauang for the Eco-San Toilets distributed in several barangays of Bauang.



The project was inaugurated last March 23 at Sitio kamarunggayan in Central West, Bauang witnessed by Mayor Martin de Guzman, Vice Mayor Angelo Aquino, Sangguniang Bayan Members, CAPS Executive Director Danilo Lapid, BNS-Phils Executive Director Jonas Maronilla, OIC-Provincial Health Officer Dr. Hector T. Beñas, Asst. Provincial Agriculturist Alberto Lacsamana, among others.

The resident-beneficiaries collectively calling themselves the Baladad DEWATS Organization is in high spirits and vowed to maintain the facility. The Central West Barangay Council headed by Punong Barangay Erlinda Villanueva is in full support with the project.

Mayor De Duzman in his message reiterated the importance of health and sanitation as vital investments in life. He has continuously promoted health and environmental projects and initiatives for Bauang and livelihood for the people.

In the same venue, a memorandum of agreement for a DEWATS for other areas in the municipality was signed. Construction for the DEWATS of the Bauang Slaughterhouse is ongoing. This will likewise treat the wastewater produced from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) based in Bauang which is located beside the Triple A Slaughterhouse.

http://www.launion.gov.ph/news.php?extend.226

Official Website of the Province of La Union (http://www.launion.gov.ph/news.php?extend.226)

By Robert Gonzaga
Central Luzon Desk
First Posted 16:21:00 04/12/2011

Filed Under: Government, Politics, Economy and Business and Finance

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Philippines – Former Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Chairman Felicito Payumo has been appointed by President Benigno Aquino III as the new head of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority, the government agency tasked with converting former American military bases into economic growth zones.

Payumo, a member of the administration Liberal Party and a former Bataan representative, took his oath Tuesday. He also dispelled reports that he was appointed to head the SBMA for a second time.

“I’ve been there for seven years. No, I was appointed to the BCDA. We’ve been hearing rumors about it for awhile, but [I] did not receive confirmation until now,” he said.

Under Republic Act 7227 (Bases Conversion and Development Act of 1992), the BCDA is mandated to convert former US military bases and Metro Manila military camps into productive civilian economic growth centers that would generate business opportunities, jobs and economic activities.

Chief among the BCDA's mandate is the “balanced conversion of the Clark and Subic military reservations and their extensions – Camp John Hay (Baguio City), Wallace Air Station (La Union) and O' Donnell Transmitter Station (Tarlac) – into productive civilian use,” the BCDA website said.

Payumo, who was appointed SBMA chairman in 1998 by then President Joseph Estrada, will replace BCDA Chairman Aloysius Santos.

Zambales Representative Milagros Magsaysay welcomed Payumo’s appointment, saying he is competent.

“He is qualified for the position as he has the experience and know-how as once being the chair and administrator of the SBMA,” she said.

Danny Piano, Subic Bay Freeport Chamber of Commerce president, said his group respected the decision of Aquino to appoint Payumo as BCDA chief.

“[BCDA] has proven to be successful in its original mandate of converting military bases into economically feasible areas. We hope that through the leadership of Mr. Payumo, it can now focus on further developments of these same areas into towering growth centers where business and job opportunities continue to abound,” Piano said.


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Hugo Le Roi

Wala bang development ang SMDC dito

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Cosmos and Mandarin Restaurant building has undergone overhaul:cheers:

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City Plaza

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Hugo Le Roi

Wala bang development ang SMDC dito

Hello! Welcome to the thread!

Sad to say, there are no SMDC projects here in La Union yet. There were plans to build a mall in San Fernando before but soaring lot prices made them not to pursue their project:ohno: Well, hopefully they would return and look for another bright spot

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Hugo Le Roi

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Hugo Le Roi

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Babaen ti programa a “Farmers’ Relief Operation (FRO): Tulong nga Abono, Pagrang-ayan ti Tattao” iti maikadua a daras, nagibunong manen ni ABONO Partylist Representative Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” R. Ortega III iti Growplus organic fertilizer. Nairugi idi Abril 5, 2011 iti Barangay Hall ti Camansi, Siudad ti San Fernando, La Union, agtultuloy agingana Mayo 10, 2011 ti FRO a makatulong ti labes 12,000 a mannalon iti probinsya nangruna ti daytoy dumteng nga umuna a panagtalon iti daytoy a tawen. Kada mannalon maikkan iti maysa a pakete ti Growplus nga agdagsen iti uppat a kilo.

Ti Growplus ket mailaok iti maysa a kaban a kemikal fertilizer a Sulphate. Ti Growplus ket pasayaaten na ti potassium level ti daga tapno nalanglangto ti mulmula; ngumato ti resistensya kontra peste; narabrabuy a panagsabong; ken dekalidad a maapit. Maramat ti Growplus a kas abono para ti pagay, mais, natnateng ken agbunga a kaykayo.

Maipalagip nga idi Disiembre 2-22, 2010, nagibunong ni Apo Pacoy iti organic fertilizer iti nasurok a 17,000 a mannalon iti sapasap a probinsia ken nausar para iti nasurok a 9,100 nga ektarya a kataltalonan.

Provincial Government of La Union (http://www.launion.gov.ph/news.php?item.227.2)

By: Israel O. Rudio, Provincial Information and Tourism Office-La Union

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San Fernando City, La Union - Living true to its title as Region I’s Cleanest, Greenest and Safest Province, a self-defense training for San Fernando City Barangay Tanods was held last April 8 at the Ortega Gym, this City.

Using the state of the art Pro Baton, more than 700 barangay peacekeepers were taught on various techniques on defending themselves from possible attackers. As deputized law enforcers, they were also taught on the proper conduct of arrests without violating human rights. Accompanied by their respective Punong Barangays, the Tanods were grateful for the training as it will not only save their lives in the performance of their duties but the very lives of their constituents as well.

Sponsored by Liga Ng Mga Barangay – La Union Chapter President and Sangguninang Panlalawigan Ex-Officio Member Manuel Victor “Mannix” R. Ortgea, Jr., the training shall be conducted province wide. In his speech, Ortega shared that a well-organized, disciplined, prepared and competent rooster of Barangay Tanods, Barangay Public and Safety Officers or Civilian Volunteers Organizations is important in sustaining peace and order. As volunteers and deputies in the maintenance of peace and order in the Barangay, they should be familiar with basic police functions that include arrests and protection of limb and lives. As force multipliers of the Philippine National Police, there is a need for regular training as Tanods are usually the first authorities that respond to emergencies.

Provincial Government of La Union (http://www.launion.gov.ph/news.php?item.228.2)

By: Jonah Avegail C. Gaerlan, PITO-LU

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With temperatures rising this April, newly-opened Marand Resort and Spa beckons vacationers to shake off the summer heat in its refreshing pools. Located along Mc Arthur Highway, Baccuit Sur, Bauang, La Union, the resort formally opened on April 8, 2011 in the presence of representatives from the Provincial Information and Tourism Office, Department of Tourism – Region I and the Municipality of Bauang, among others.

This inviting oasis features two pools, two looping slides, 20 cabanas, shower rooms and a playground amidst pleasing landscapes. At an entrance fee of P 150 for adults and P 100 for children, guests may already use all the facilities available. According to Mr. Felipe G. Aromin, resort manager, other additions to watch out for this year would be a spa (including La Union’s first fish spa), function hall, hanging bridge and wall climbing facilities.

Also within the resort property are backpacker type accommodations (charging P 500/person/night), a snack bar and Villa Marand townhouses which are expected to be open for selling by 2012. Owned by Bungalow Properties based in San Fernando City, La Union, this facility is the newest addition to La Union’s list of attractions for travelers.

Provincial Government of La Union (http://www.launion.gov.ph/news.php?item.229.2)

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CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES
For the year ended December 31, 2010
(With Comparative Figures for CY 2009)
http://www.sanfernandocity.gov.ph/download/fs-cy%202010-coa.pdf

San Fernando City

Gross Income
2009: 381,278,733.17 (IRA: 256,758,692.00)
2010: 422,086,379.80 (IRA: 280,565,891.00)

Net Income (Gross - Expenses)
2009: 107,500,267.28
2010: 111,308,424.37

wala ka bang info about bauang naman?

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there seems to be a problem in most websites now. Effect of the earthquake in Japan? hmmm

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Alam ko na kung bakit walang photo. naka https ka. secured ang site na pinuntahan mo, though I know na Bauang Church sana ang makikita ko na photo

Baka nag-copy ka ng image mo from your Google account

@whofeih: Post lang ng post until the ma-reach ang 31st post. The SSC system thinks that you are a newbie in this site since below 30 ang posts mo, so nafifilter muna sa system ng SSC yung mga posts mo bago maging visible sa thread. iyon ay para ma-prevent ang spammers at hackers dito. Basta keep posting para umabot na sa 30+ ang posts mo:cheers:

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Alam ko na kung bakit walang photo. naka https ka. secured ang site na pinuntahan mo, though I know na Bauang Church sana ang makikita ko na photo

Baka nag-copy ka ng image mo from your Google account

walang kayong nakikitang picture? bakit dito sa akin meron naman. hm? yeap, galing sa picasa account ko yan.

@whofeih: Post lang ng post until the ma-reach ang 31st post. The SSC system thinks that you are a newbie in this site since below 30 ang posts mo, so nafifilter muna sa system ng SSC yung mga posts mo bago maging visible sa thread. iyon ay para ma-prevent ang spammers at hackers dito. Basta keep posting para umabot na sa 30+ ang posts mo:cheers:

pag http lang ung link, walang photo eh.

walang kayong nakikitang picture? bakit dito sa akin meron naman. hm? yeap, galing sa picasa account ko yan.

ow. I see. computer namin ang may diperensiya. expired ang certificate ng google whatsoever. I'll try to visit this site to a different unit tomorrow

Allow be to be out of the topic for a while. To other forum persons in this site who know me, please never ever mention my true name. I will also do the same. Another, from now on, let us refrain from discussing some sensitive issues regarding the government(on corruption, anomalies, other negative things). They may be looking into our posts in this site. Rather, let us focus on positive developments that would be helpful to the community. We have the freedom of speech but also we must be cautious on expressing our thoughts and feelings. Mahirap na kasi magsalita ngayon. :ohno::ohno::ohno:

Allow be to be out of the topic for a while. To other forum persons in this site who know me, please never ever mention my true name. I will also do the same. Another, from now on, let us refrain from discussing some sensitive issues regarding the government(on corruption, anomalies, other negative things). They may be looking into our posts in this site. Rather, let us focus on positive developments that would be helpful to the community. We have the freedom of speech but also we must be cautious on expressing our thoughts and feelings. Mahirap na kasi magsalita ngayon. :ohno::ohno::ohno:

hugodiekonig sige ba! haha :cheers::lol:
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wow this is a composition! :cheers: ganda ah..nice shot! :)

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ayun, kita ko na! Oh my! ANg ganda! Nice shot whofeih!:cheers:

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Beautiful Bauang Church!:cheers:

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It is good that Bauang Plaza went into an overhaul. Napakaliwanag na ng Plaza natin. ababwasan ang krimen na magaganap lalo na pag may mga nakawan dito sa gabi!

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So nice! keep on posting! Thanks for sharing your photos!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

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Again, nice shot!:cheers:

Photos by : Mark Dimalanta

The FLOW SurfYogaSamba Weekend Retreat aims to unify the body mind and soul. Practicing yoga will develop focus, strength and flexibility. Surfing will develop your confidence, stamina and ocean awareness.

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Surfing in La Union

Dancing and creating music enhances sense of well-being and build social skills. The whole retreat is complemented with healthy food to help nourish this unique journey to self-discovery.

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I love Yoga

Learn Vinyasa yoga with Monica Manzano, surf the waves with Luke Landrigan, and dance the samba with Escola de Samba de Manila.

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Fire Dancers in San Juan

Plus additional treats for this summer’s participants- 1 Abstract Series Yoga class with Yoga+, introduction to raw food thai lantern lighting and beach clean up!

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Yoga in La Union

Package rate is PHP 7,750 which includes 2 Vinyasa Yoga sessions, 2 Surfing lessons, 2 Brazilian batuccada samba drumming lead, roundtrip private transfers from Manila-La Union-Manila, 3D/2N aircon accomodation at San Juan Surf Resort, Healthy meals and snacks, Flow Shirt and a Tote Bag with freebies.


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by Miriam P. Aquino

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union April 13 (PIA) – A total of 361 displaced workers have been extended financial assistance for the whole of region 1 as of April 11, according to Esperanza Cubarrubias, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Regional Office 1 (OWWA-RO1) Officer-in-Cherge.

In an interview, Cubbarubias said that the total amount provided for these repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from Libya has reached P3, 061, 000.00, each OFW receiving P10, 000.00.

Aside from the financial assistance, a free Entrepreneurial Development Training is also offered to them, and this is in-partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry.

Cubarrubias said that this training will be conducted by province, starting with the province of La Union which was divided into two batches. For the first batch, it will be on April 14 at the San Fernando City Barangay Hall with an expected total of 60 participants, for the second batch the tentative schedule is on April 28, on the same venue. (ANL/MPA-PIA 1 La Union)

http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r01&id=27367

PHILIPPINE REALTY HOLDINGS, CORP. (PhilRealty) said on Wednesday it will transfer three properties in a new firm that will build affordable housing units.
In a company disclosure, the listed property firm said its board of directors approved "the spin-off of the company's provincial properties."

Land bank of 39,975 square meters (sq. m.) in Brgy. Iruhin West in Tagaytay City in Cavite, a 33,122-sq. m. property in Brgy. Carlatan in San Fernando City in La Union and 32,107-sq. m. lot in Brgy. Ili Norte, San Juan in La Union will be transferred to a new wholly-owned subsidiary.

"The properties will be developed into affordable housing units," Philrealty said, without providing additional information.

Shares in Philrealty, whose profits rose by 32% to P35.6 million in the nine months that ended in September last year amid higher revenues, were unchanged at 66 centavos each on Wednesday. --Neil Jerome C. Morales


http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Corporate&title=PhilRealty-to-form-subsidiary-for-provincial-housing&id=29704

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::banana:

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^^ ang ganda namang sunset niyan. :eek: :eek:

^^ ang ganda namang sunset niyan. :eek: :eek:

indeed!:cheers:

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, April 14 (PNA) -– FM Jan Emmanuel Garcia settled for a draw with Aldous Roy Coronel to capture the title in the boys 16 years old and under category as expected , even as Alcon John Datu and Cheradee Camacho formalized their claims to the 18 and under crowns in the 2011 Pangasinan national age-group chess championships at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Complex gymnasium here Tuesday.

Garcia, a mainstay of the Ateneo chess team under GM-candidate Idelfonso Datu, finished with 6.5 points out of a possible seven to clinch the title and the top prize of P7,000 in this prestigious, five-day competition organized by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) in cooperation with the Pangasinan provincial government.

The 14-year-old incoming fourth- year high school student, who earned two outright IM norms during the ninth Asian Individual Chess championships in Subic last year, actually swept his first six assignments before settling for a draw with Coronel.

Garcia’s triumph completed a big week for Ateneo, which also struck on victories by Datu in the boys 18 under and Camacho in the girls 18 under.

The three Ateneo players -– Datu, Camacho and Garcia – also earned the right to represent the country in the Asian Youth Championships scheduled May 14 to 22 in Subic.

Datu halved the point with Marc Christian Nazario in the sveneth and final round to capture the title and the top prize of P10,000 with 6.5 points on six wins an done draw.

Top seed FM Haridas Pascua and Lennon Hart Salgados of Far Eastern University finished second and third with five points and 4.5 points, respectively. Pascua pocketed P7,000 and Salgados earned P5,000.

Camacho, the country’s highest-rated female player , whipped Irene May Samonte to complete a rare seven-game sweep in the girls 18 under.

The 17-year-old campaigner from La Union received P7,000.:banana::banana::cheers:

Cristine Joyce Lat and Lorraine Salinas wound up second and third, respectively.

No less than Pangasinan Gov. Amado T., Espino awarded the trophies and cash prizes to the winners in the various age-group categories.

Also present during the colorful awarding ceremony were Board Member Ranjit Shahani, Pangasinan sports director Modesto Operania, NCFP grassroot development director GM Jayson Gonzales, Asia’s first GM Eugene Torre and Asia’s first IM Rodolfo Tan Cardoso.

“Naniniwala ako sa kakayahan ng mga Pilipino na maging mahusay sa larangan ng chess kaya todo ang suporta ko para dito. Nais ko na sa ganitong paraan ay marami pa tayong madiskubre na mga talento lalo na dito sa Pangasinan, na maari ding maging grandmasters na maipagmamalaki ng bansa sa hinaharap,” said Gov. Espino in a short speech during the awarding ceremony at the Sison Auditorium.

In the girls 16 years old and under class, WFM Cherry Ann Mejia split the point with Ruth Aubrey de Guzman to bag the title and the top prize of P7,000.

Mejia finished with six points, half a point ahead of top favorite Janelle Mae Frayna of FEU and Brena Mae Membrere who both had 5.5 points.

The other age-group category winners who brought home finely-crafted trophies and cash prizes were:

Boys 14 under – Giovanni Mejia.

Girls 14 under – Mary Joyce Fuerte

Boys 1 2under – Daryl Unix Samantila

Girls 12 under – Marie Antoinette San Deigo

Boys 10 under – Julis Gonzales

Girls 10 under – Fiona Geeweneth Guirhem

Boys 8 under - Khulene Lord de la Cruz

Girls 8 under – Jerlyn Mae San Diego.

The five-day competition was supervised by IAs Gene Poliarco, Erwin Carag and Elias Lao,,Alex Dinoy, Dick Gicain, Gatpayo Luz, Milo Samaniego, Ron Vergara, Roberto Bautista, Roy Madayag and Francisco German. (PNA)
DCT/LOR/PR

http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Business_19/Chess_Garcia_Camacho_Datu_top_Pangasinan_age-group_c_ship.shtml

Hello SSC La Union! Any idea what's going on with the excavation at the Carlatan River delta?

March 21, 2011, 3:54pm

SAN JUAN, La Union, Philippines — Representatives from the regional line agencies and private sector involved in the promotion of nutrition joined the recently successful launch of the Iron Fortified Rice (I – Rice) at the Public Market in San Fernando City, La Union, it was reported here Monday.

National Food Authority (NFA) Region I Director Danilo I. Pastrana told Monday that the i-rice program was simultaneously launched nationwide last March 15, 2011 aimed to help lessen if not totally eliminate malnutrition in the country, specifically iron-deficiency anemia.

According to Pastrana, the i-rice program is being implemented in compliance to Republic Act (RA) 8976 or the Food Fortification Law. (Freddie G. Lazaro)

http://www.mb.com.ph/node/310631/fortified-rice-launched

Now Open!

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Agoo


:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::cheers:

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Bauang Sunset

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Now Open!

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Agoo


:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::cheers:

got pics?:)

got pics?:)

None yet. I'll go around to tour at Agoo this coming holy week:banana::banana:

Again, fantastic, great shots whofeih! :cheers::cheers::cheers: Keep on sharing with us photos of Bauang!:banana::banana::banana:

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Bauang Sunset

Honestly, with my unit, I cannot see your photos again, but I know you have again great shots! I could only see these by quoting your post, copying the link and pasting it to the web browser. Nice sunset! The couple is lovely!:)

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looking forward to a brighter, livelier and busier Bauang at Night!

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Where is this?

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You're such a blessing. Finally I saw a beautiful photo of San Fernando Night Food Trip!:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::banana:

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Angel Monument

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Naguilian Town Proper

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Bauang River

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Bauang Monument

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Bauang Town Proper

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Bauang Market

Hugo Le Roi

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Naguilian Market

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Naguilian Town Proper

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Municipal Hall

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Bauang River

Hugo Le Roi

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wow in fairness ang linis talaga sa La Union ah.. :cheers: ^^

wow in fairness ang linis talaga sa La Union ah.. :cheers: ^^

honest observation ko. makalat parin sa ibang parte ng gilid ng highway. mas kailangang paigtingin ang mga cleanliness programs sa lahat ng LGUs dito, hindi lang dapat mga naitatapon na basura sa mga basurahan ang dapat na itapon, dapat pati rin yung mga nakakalat sa gilid ng highway namin. Pinaka-active sa cleanliness, sanitation at solid waste management program ang San Fernando, dapat tularan rin ng ibang LGUs dito sa La Union ang San Fernando

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:banana::banana::cheers::cheers:

Honestly, with my unit, I cannot see your photos again, but I know you have again great shots! I could only see these by quoting your post, copying the link and pasting it to the web browser. Nice sunset! The couple is lovely!:)

Well that's me and the love of my life. :D

You're such a blessing. Finally I saw a beautiful photo of San Fernando Night Food Trip!:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::banana:

Thanks!

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:banana::banana::cheers::cheers:

Excited ako sa ipapatayong building No. 12 yung mga condominiums! :banana::banana::banana::cheers: Go Thunderbird!

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Ang liwanag na ng Bauang Plaza ngayon. Salamat sa aksyon ni Mayor Martin!:cheers::cheers::cheers::banana:

Where is this?

Central West :D

Central West :D

Wow south lang ng house namin, around 400 meters:cheers:

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Bauang Sunset
this is stunningly beautiful shot...

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nandito ako sa san fenando ngayon. nasusunog ang csi!:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:

nakarating dito sa city proper ang usok mula sa csi. root cause to be determined after maging under control na ang sunog:ohno::ohno::ohno:

by Miriam P. Aquino

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union April 15 (PIA) – To equip the local peacekeepers in the barangay level or the barangay tanods with skills that will not only be beneficial for themselves but also to the community particularly in the implementation of peace and order, a self-defense training was piloted at the City of San Fernando on April 8 at the Ortega Gym, this City.

According to information officer Israel Rudio, La Union Provincial Information and Tourism Office, more than 700 barangay peacekeepers coming from 59 barangays in the city were taught on various techniques to defend themselves from possible attackers with the use of the pro baton.

As deputized law enforcers, they were also taught on the proper conduct of arrests without violating human rights which conforms to the basic trainings implemented by the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, in coordination with with the civil society and the local community to improve the human rights situation in the country.

Sponsored by Liga Ng Mga Barangay – La Union Chapter President and Sangguniang Panlalawigan Ex-Officio Member Manuel Victor “Mannix” R. Ortgea, Jr., the training shall be conducted provincewide as per schedule.

In his speech, Ortega stressed that well-organized, disciplined, prepared and competent Barangay Tanods, Barangay Public and Safety Officers or Civilian Volunteers Organizations play a very important role in sustaining peace and order in the province..

“As volunteers and deputies in the maintenance of peace and order in the Barangay, they should be familiar with basic police functions that include arrests and protection of lives. As force multipliers of the Philippine National Police, there is a need for regular training as Tanods are usually the first to respond to emergencies,” Ortega added. (ANL/MPA-PIA1 La Union with reports from PITO-La Union)

http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r01&id=27837

by Abe N. Libadia

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union April 15 (PIA) – A new police strategy to minimize incidents of crime in Ilocos Region implemented in December last year has paid off following the decline of crime volume from the months of January and February this year.

Reporting on the peace and order situation in region I during the Regional Peace and Order Council I (RPOC-I) meeting held recently in Baluarte, Vigan City, Police Regional Office I (PRO-I) director PCSupt. Franklin Jesus B. Bucayu said the total crime volume in Region I was recorded at 1,935 from January to February 2011 this year compared to 2,779 crime incidents for the same period last year, a decrease of 844 incidents or 30.37 percent decline.

Of the 1,935 incidents, 1,389 were recorded in Pangasinan followed by la Union with 335; Ilocos, 129; and Ilocos Norte, 82, Bucayu added.

Index and Non-index crimes. According to the police report, of the 1,935 crime volume recorded for the period under review 1,108 were index crimes, lower by 483 incidents or 30.55 percent reduction compared to 1,591 index crimes of the same period last year. For non-index crime, the police regional office registered 827 incidents for the period in review representing a notable decrease of 361 incidents or 30.38 percent lower compared to the previous year’s 1,188 incidents.

AMCR and CSE. PRO1’s average monthly crime rate for January to February 2011 was 19.14 percent from 27.4 percent of the same period in 2010 or a significant decrease of 8 percent. On its crime solution efficiency, the police office improved its performance by 12 percent from 19 percent last year to 31 percent this year.

Shooting Incidents. While other areas of police concern registered significant performance, shooting incidents increased from 71 cases last year to 83 cases this year. Of the 71 cases, 17 were perpetrated by motorcycle riding-in-tandem criminals while in the 83 cases, 21 were also committed by riding-in-tandem assassins.

Internal Security Threat. Ilocos region remains under the Ilocos/Cordillera regional Committee of the New People’s Army headed by Esteban Manuel a.k.a. Bonnie. From the original two guerilla fronts operating in the region n 2006, only one platoon-size was left and operating in the Second District of Ilocos Sur.

The provinces of La Union and Pangasinan have been declared “insurgency-free areas” with the signing of memorandum of agreement for a joint Declaration of Insurgency-Cleared Area and for Strengthening the Internal Security Operation between the AFP, PNP and the governors of the two provinces.

As of date, there is no insurgency-affected barangay in the region but 145 barangays remain under threat of being influenced by insurgents. These barangays are in Ilocos Sur (81), Pangasinan (36), Ilocos Norte (27) and La Union (1).

Lately, the AFP and the PNP signed an agreement to ensure unity of efforts in addressing all peace and security concerns in the region.

Bucayu who also chairs RPOC-1, said that while there are other factors to consider, the successful implementation of the Police Integrated Patrol System or PIPS as a new strategy in crime prevention appeared to be the biggest contributor in the decline of crime incidents in Region 1.

What is PIPS?. PIPS or Police Integrated Patrol System is a renewed strategy involving several crime prevention initiatives aimed at minimizing the incidence of crime. It harmonizes and integrates existing programs on anti-criminality and police security operations. It enhances crime prevention and solution to address the problem on motorcycle riding criminals, street crimes, crime incidents with the use of firearms, carnapping kidnapping and other crimes.

PIPS Operation. The system is implemented though the conduct of high police visibility by way of foot and mobile patrols; deployment of motorcycle anti-street crimes operations to run after riding-in-tandem criminals; setting up of checkpoints and chokepoints; implementing Oplan Bakal/Sita; saturation of known places and hideouts of criminals; and the implementation of the search warrants.

Effects of PIPS. The effectiveness of this enhanced anti-crime strategy was evinced by the significant decline of the crime volume recorded since its implementation in December last year which showed a downtrend of crime incidents regionwide.

From 1,412 incidents in November 2010, it steadily went down to 1,084 in December 2010, 964 in January 2011 and slightly increased to 971 in February this year.

PIPS likewise reduced the occurrence of shooting incidents in the region with 48 cases recorded in November 2010 which slightly increased to 54 in December of the same year. But significantly nosedived to 48 and 36 in January and February this year, respectively.

Assessment. Even with the modest accomplishment of the PRO 1 in lessening the incidence of crime in the region, they remained focused in addressing other police related concerns. Police intervention efforts should be improved to address the rising trend of shooting incidents.

Likewise, there is a felt need to improve the solution of high profile crimes, particularly politically-motivated cases where the victims are elected local government officials. Police investigators are constrained in solving these crimes considering the modus operandi employed by the perpetrators and the lack of credible witnesses to testify.

By and large, police authorities in the region believe that with the full support of local government officials and utmost cooperation and participation of all sectors of the community, a more peaceful atmosphere will be attained throughout the region. (ANL-PIA 1 La Union)

http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r01&id=27764

Nasusunog ang CSI Mall...

^^^ around 55 minutes ago

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Nasusunog ang CSI Mall...

My sister was in the department store when the fire at the appliance store started

My sister was in the department store when the fire at the appliance store started
some report stated the fire started at a parlor shop. firetrucks arrived at the scene came all the way from pangasinan and ilocos sur. hope noone was hurt. :ohno:

some report stated the fire started at a parlor shop. firetrucks arrived at the scene came all the way from pangasinan and ilocos sur. hope noone was hurt. :ohno:

let's wait for further investigations. My sister said the fire was said to have started at the stockroom of the linen area.

As for the design of the building, it is good na walang kisame, or else pag nasunog iyon babagsak iyon causing more fatalities. I am hearing some from the people that naka-sara raw yung isang fire exit and late na gumana yung fire alarm.

Anyway, good job for the people inside, according to my sister they went out of the mall calmly. There was a slight panic but atleast the people still went out of the mall smoothly. I hope the other bystanders won't take advantage of the fire by looting some valuables and expensive appliances on sale. Haan met kuma :ohno::ohno::ohno:

:ohno::ohno::ohno: so sad sa mga mawawalan ng trabaho... anyhow, sana pumasok na ang SM or robinson man lang. wala ng mall.

:ohno::ohno::ohno: so sad sa mga mawawalan ng trabaho... anyhow, sana pumasok na ang SM or robinson man lang. wala ng mall.

we expect a robinson mall in san fernando maybe next year, depending on their plans. they have a property sa former Philippine Rabbit Station. SM? I heard na naghahanap na raw sila ngayon ng wide, open lot sa Bauang dahil hirap daw sila maghanap sa San Fernando ngayon.

Yup, kawawa yung mga mawawalan ng trabaho. I hope na ma-clearan agad yung mga debris mula sa fire at i-renovate uli agad para naman may pasyalan uli ang mga taga San Fernando and nearby towns

we expect a robinson mall in san fernando maybe next year, depending on their plans. they have a property sa former Philippine Rabbit Station. SM? I heard na naghahanap na raw sila ngayon ng wide, open lot sa Bauang dahil hirap daw sila maghanap sa San Fernando ngayon.



good news then. :banana::banana::banana:

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This is really a sad day for San Fernando. CSI as the only big mall in the city has a big impact in the city's economy. I hope CSI would recover fast from the tragedy, and who knows, Robinsons would start thir mall project in the city very soon, and SM would also come back! ;)

good news then. :banana::banana::banana:

hopefully!:cheers:

^^^^ huge fire.. kaya pala nag wang wang kanina ang firetrack dito sa Balaoan

^^^^ huge fire.. kaya pala nag wang wang kanina ang firetrack dito sa Balaoan

taga balaoan ka pala! :banana::banana::banana: share with us some updates up there at North La Union:banana:

Yes, I saw firetrucks from Balaoan, Bacnotan, Bauang and from other towns and volunteers

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we expect a robinson mall in san fernando maybe next year, depending on their plans. they have a property sa former Philippine Rabbit Station. SM? I heard na naghahanap na raw sila ngayon ng wide, open lot sa Bauang dahil hirap daw sila maghanap sa San Fernando ngayon.

Yup, kawawa yung mga mawawalan ng trabaho. I hope na ma-clearan agad yung mga debris mula sa fire at i-renovate uli agad para naman may pasyalan uli ang mga taga San Fernando and nearby towns
that would take months if ever the CSI management would rebuild and reconstruct the damaged part of the mall. for the mean time, we can rely on the downtown businesses like national bazaar, ideal bazaar and other shops for our daily needs. Hope too, a bigger mall like sm or robinsons would come in the picture pretty soon. As A.Graham Bell said “When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.”

It's not a sad day for SFC but we should look forward to better things to come. :cheers::cheers:

that would take months if ever the CSI management would rebuild and reconstruct the damaged part of the mall. for the mean time, we can rely on the downtown businesses like national bazaar, ideal bazaar and other shops for our daily needs. Hope too, a bigger mall like sm or robinsons would come in the picture pretty soon. As A.Graham Bell said “When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.”

It's not a sad day for SFC but we should look forward to better things to come. :cheers::cheers:

in some light there is an advantage for locally-based businesses, especially like what you have said, IB, National bazzar, that we expect then influx of shoppers. they will pay more taxes since they will have greater sales during the renovation of CSI

btw according to my instructor in college ibinenta na daw ng robinsons yung lote nito na former rabbit terminal sa puregold. have you heard any news about that? SM rin daw (???) is looking for a bright location at bauang

Fire of undetermined origin razed the second floor of a mall in La Union province in Northern Luzon late Friday.

No one was initially reported killed or injured in the fire at the CSI Mall in San Fernando City, radio dzBB reported Saturday.

Sketchy initial reports showed the fire started at 5:43 p.m. and reached the general alarm before it was put out past 11 p.m.

A general alarm means all available firefighters in the city and in neighboring areas should respond to the emergency.

The fire damaged a furniture shop and threatened nearby structures.

A separate report on Bombo Radyo said arson investigators are verifying information an electrical short circuit caused the fire, as there was an appliance section on the second floor.

It added police kept watch over the mall Friday night to keep out potential looters.

The report said the CSI Mall is the biggest in the province. — LBG, GMA News

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/217946/regions/fire-hits-shopping-mall-in-la-union-province

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CSI has been a part of everyday life for shoppers here in the city. :ohno::ohno::ohno: Now it is temporarily closed for renovation. Hopefully things will go to normal in the city in a few time:cheers:

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La Union mall catches fire

abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 04/16/2011 9:51 AM | Updated as of 04/16/2011 10:17 AM

LA UNION, Philippines – Personnel and patrons of CSI Shopping Mall in Barangay Biday, San Fernando City, La Union were moved to safety when fire broke out around 5 p.m. on Friday.

Employees of the mall said the fire started at the 2nd floor where the furniture section is located. The fire then spread to the cinemas, appliance center and clothes department.

No casualties were reported.

Firefighters from La Union and Pangasinan immediately responded to the scene. By 8:30 p.m., the Bureau of Fire Department declared the fire out.

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire. -- Report from Maira Wallis, ABS-CBN Baguio


http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/04/16/11/la-union-mall-catches-fire

in some light there is an advantage for locally-based businesses, especially like what you have said, IB, National bazzar, that we expect then influx of shoppers. they will pay more taxes since they will have greater sales during the renovation of CSI

btw according to my instructor in college ibinenta na daw ng robinsons yung lote nito na former rabbit terminal sa puregold. have you heard any news about that? SM rin daw (???) is looking for a bright location at bauang
I guess the robinsons-puregold issue is all speculations for now until the site will be fenced off to give way for the mall construction. We will just wait for the official announcement of the project proponents. Same with SM LU too.

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CSI has been a part of everyday life for shoppers here in the city. :ohno::ohno::ohno: Now it is temporarily closed for renovation. Hopefully things will go to normal in the city in a few time:cheers:

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CSI can cordon off the damaged part of the mall and start the rebuilding process while those areas not adversely affected by the fire can be repaired and cleaned immediately to resume their business operations.

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okoy-sarap ng suka nila
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largest binalot I had ever seen
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I guess the robinsons-puregold issue is all speculations for now until the site will be fenced off to give way for the mall construction. We will just wait for the official announcement of the project proponents. Same with SM LU too.

hopefully things shall go fast while csi is temporarily closed

CSI can cordon off the damaged part of the mall and start the rebuilding process while those areas not adversely affected by the fire can be repaired and cleaned immediately to resume their business operations.

Thank God, the building has no ceiling, or else while burning, it will collapse and can be more catastrophic. Probably they could open the whole of the first floor area if electric and water supply is not heavily affected

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THE PLACE OF ENDLESS SUMMERS

La Union earns a lot of praises for the beauty of her natural scenery – beach wonderland of the north, toast of beauty, book of history, investment paradise, vision of property. Whether from the mountain top, the seashores or the plain valleys, the panoramic view of La Union becomes readily apparent. Visitors seeing La Union for the first time are struck by the rare combination of nature’s endowments. It has rich foliage, lush vegetation, alluring beaches, fertile valleys, fresh sea and river water, gradually undulating hills, and rising mountains. Viewed from the China Sea, it is indeed a grand spectacle of mother nature.

Its pristine beaches gave La Union titles as such of, “Summer Beach Capital of the Philippines”, “Friendly Beach Haven of the North”, and “The Place of Endless Summers”.

Well, most municipalities and even the city proper are along the coastlines: Bangar, Luna, Bacnotan, San Juan, Bauang, Caba, Aringay, Agoo, Rosario and the City of San Fernando. If Boracay has white beaches, Luna beaches have the finest pebbles. San Juan is a home to world class resorts and hotels along the four kilometer shoreline facing the China Sea. The beaches along Urbiztondo are also ideal for surfing and have been favorite venues for international and local surfing competitions. The City of San Fernando seaport is responsive to international shipping. Fishing also occupies a greater time of the people from the coastal barangays of Bangar. Ipon which comes out from the month of August to April is caught abundantly along these coastal areas. Bangus fry is caught from March to the earlier part of July. Tuna fish locally known as “oriles” and codfish abound in the coastal waters in this town. In the early 70’s, Bauang earned the appellation as the “Beach Capital of the Philippines” because of the calm waters, fine sand and languidly swaying coconut trees along the shorelines of Baccuit Sur to Pagdalagan Sur. A “Research Reef” is a favorite dive spot among local and foreign scuba divers. Bauang also hosts the South China Sea Regatta, in every other year race participated by the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club. Each of the coastal destinations in La Union have their own share of resorts to further promote our beauteous beaches as well as the sunset. In turn, Ilocano smiles, courtesy and hospitality come raging. Visitors, local or foreign, can’t resist but again see for themselves the peaceful and inviting beaches of La Union.

from: La Union Information and Tourism Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pitolaunion)

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TUDDINGAN FALLS
Naguilian, La Union

The Province of La Union is blessed with majestic waterfalls because of the continued protection of trees in its mountains that help keep our bodies of water flourish, constantly nurturing Mother Nature all year round.

An example of which is the enchanting Tuddingan Falls in the Municipality of Naguilian. Unlike other waterfalls in the province which have poor accessibility, visitors have the luxury of walking on a 700-meter cemented pathway with grills beside Bagulin Road up to the hill overlooking the waterfall. The sources of Tuddingan Falls are the numerous water springs in the mountains which also supply the vast rice land of Naguilian. All year round, Tuddingan promises a fantastic view, showcasing clean and strong water. This towering beauty of about 70 feet has a man-made pool-like base which makes it more tempting to swimmers, especially for those who love to make daring dives by jumping from its perfectly formed multi-layered rock strata. Tuddingan Falls was the venue of the 2004 Global Reunion of Naguilian, where the Balikbayans’ homesick feeling was instantly quenched by the charming waterfall.


Through the dynamic partnership of the Municipal Government of Naguilian and the Tuddingan Barangay Council, two bahay-kubos and a comfort room were constructed in the area to cater the needs of the visitors. A 3-storey reservoir is also being planned for construction at the top of the waterfalls to control the drop of water and assure the visitors during any season of a strong and captivating waterfall.

Visitors can reach Tuddingan Falls by tricycles or jeepneys bound for the town of Bagulin, which is about 6 Kilometers away from the town proper of Naguilian.

From: La Union Information and Tourism Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=208601872491752&set=a.208595342492405.55111.204145946270678&type=1&theater)

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Wall Climbing

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Zipline

From: Klhayre Ken (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1982517724913&set=at.1978421302505.2117727.1302326219.100001527352978&type=1&theater)

hopefully things shall go fast while csi is temporarily closed
at the end of the day, it will always boils down to economics. Business persons cannot be easily persuaded to invest even if one existing mall has closed down. they would still consider their ROI's before they could bring out their cash to invest a mall project. :)

Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 23:12:00 04/16/2011

Filed Under: Consumer Issues, Agriculture, Philippines - Regions, Government

BAUANG, La Union—Virginia tobacco is off to a bumper harvest this year because of good weather. But looming in the horizon is a price war between farmers on the one hand and the government and cigarette manufacturers on the other.

Members of Stop-Exploitation, a militant farmers’ group, said they are demanding a buying price of P128 a kilogram for top grade Virginia tobacco, more than P40 of the price agreed recently in a tripartite meeting.

They are shooting for the moon, a top government negotiator said of the asking price.

Avelino Dacanay, Stop-Exploitation chair, said the P128 that the group is demanding is the true reflection of the farmers’ capital and labor cost.

Dacanay said the continuing increase in prices of chemical inputs and fuel make the P80 buying price unrealistic. Tobacco farmers, he said, are being exploited.

Napoleon Tanedo, a tobacco farmer in Barangay (village) Nagrebcan here, said farmers like him should be earning more.

Tanedo, who cultivates a two-hectare plot with his brother, said the P80 buying price has been the rate for the past years.

But government and cigarette manufacturers said they could not afford the P128 sought by farmers.

“It’s always nice to hear farmers ask for better prices but they are asking for the moon,” said former Ilocos Sur Representative Eric Singson, who has been negotiating the tripartite congress to determine the tobacco buying price for a decade.

“The current price is P82 to P85 a kg for assorted tobacco and I have not heard a single complaint,” he said. “If you ask for the moon, the cigarette manufacturers might just import tobacco. We are a member of the WTO (World Trade Organization). They can do that.”

Chris Nelson, Philippine manager of Philip Morris Fortune Tobacco Corp. (PMFTC), said the buying price depends on the quality of tobacco.

Nelson, who said more farmers are going into tobacco production this year, declined to comment on the demands of Stop-Exploitation.

He, however, said there are 43,000 tobacco farmers in tobacco-growing areas in Northern Luzon and his reports indicated that they are satisfied with the returns on their labor. Frank Cimatu, Inquirer Northern Luzon


http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view/20110416-331576/Price-war-looms-between-tobacco-farmers-buyers

at the end of the day, it will always boils down to economics. Business persons cannot be easily persuaded to invest even if one existing mall has closed down. they would still consider their ROI's before they could bring out their cash to invest a mall project. :)

but I believe that for a fast growing city like San Fernando and considering the influx of people going to the city to shop, dine and to look for entertainment, a mall project is feasible as long as they have undergone studies and locate it in such a way that it has a little impact on the existing businesses within the city and that the growing market satisfies the need for another mall

http://launion.gov.ph/e107_files/downloads/FINANCIAL%20STATEMENTS%20AS%20OF%20MARCH%2031%202011.pdf

Whether going to La Union to beach bum, surfing lessons or a veteran surfer yourself, La Union offers fine white sand beaches with surf breaks from the South China Sea.

herewith is a list of beach resorts in La Union for your information on your next vacation or company outing:

Beach Resorts in Aringay, La Union

Marimar Beach
Email: samara@dagupan.com
Official Website: http://www.dagupan.com/samara/

Beach Resorts in Bauang, La Union

Bali Hai Beach Resort,
Paringao, Bauang
Tel. 63-72-2425679

Bali Hai East
Paringao, Bauang
Tel. +63.72.242.0531
Fax: +63.72.242.0528
Official Website: http://www.balihai.com.ph

Blue Nile Beach Resort & Beach Club
(Formerly Southern Palms Beach Resort and Stiletto's Nightclub)
Pagdalagan Sur, Bauang
Tel. No.:+63.72.888.5384
Fax: +63.72.888.5529
Official Website: http://www.southernpalms.com.ph

Cabaña Beach Resort
Paringao, Bauang
Tel. No.: +63.72.242.5585
Fax: +63.72.242.3107

Cesmin Beach Cottages
Pagdalagan Sur, Bauang
Tel. No.:+63.72.888.2884

China Sea Beach Resort
Paringao, Bauang
Tel. +63.72.242.6101
Fax: +63.72.242.0822

Coconut Grove Beach Resort (Coco Grove)
Km 263 National Highway, Paringao, Bauang
Email address: resort@coco.com.ph
Telephone Number: +63.72.607.6604
Fax: +63.72.607.6621
Official Website: http://www.coco.com.ph

Long Beach Resort Hotel
Address: Paringao, Bauang
Tel. nos.: +63.72.242.0609; +63.72.705.0904
Official Website: http://www.longbeachresorthotel.com

North Pals Beach Resort
Paringao, Bauang, La Union

Ocean Breeze Resort Hotel
Paringao, Bauang
Tel. No.:+63.72.888.3530

Schweizergarten Resort
Paringao, Bauang
Tel. No.:+63.72.705.2300

Villa Estrella Beach Resort
Paringao, Bauang
Tel. No.:+63.72.2425644
Fax: +63.72.242.0652

Beach Resorts in Caba, la Union

EL CASERON Beach Resort
Santiago Norte, Caba, La Union
Tel. No.: +63.72.708.0078; +63.2.715.7146
Fax: +63.2.713.4705

Beach Resorts in San Fernando, La Union

Acapulco Beach Resort
Telephone: +63.72.242.5696

Blue Lagoon Resort
Canaoay, San Fernando City, La Union
Telephone: +63.72.888.2531

California Beach Resort
Barangay Pagudpud, San Fernando City, La Union
Tel. No.: +63.72.700.1375; +63.72.700.4950

Clarissa Jade Village Resort
Barangay Parian, San Fernando City, La Union
Tel. No.: +63.72.242.7550

Green Palm Beach Apartelle
Barangay Pagudpud, San Fernando City, La Union

La Mer Resort
Barangay Carlatan, San Fernando City, La Union

Meridian Beach Cottages
Barangay Pagudpud, San Fernando City, La Union
Tel. No.: +6372.888.5401
Tel. No.: +63.72.242.0962

Miramonte Beach Resort
Navy Road, Barangay Poro, San Fernando City, La Union

Naps Resort Hotel
Pennsylvania Avenue, Barangay Poro, San Fernando City, La Union
Tel. No.: +63.72.700.0053; +63.72.888.0053

Oasis Country Resort
National Highway, Barangay Sevilla, San Fernando City
Tel. No.: +63.72.242.5631; +63.72.242.5621; +63.72.242.5610

Ramon & Delfina Beach Resort
Barangay Pagudpud, San Fernando City
Tel. No.: +63.72.700.0589

Salangas Beach Cottages
Barangay Pagudpud, San Fernando City, La Union
Tel. No.: +63.72.888.3802

Sea Park Beach Resort & Restaurant
Barangay San Francisco, San Fernando City, La Union
Telephone: +63.72.888.2369
Official website: http://www.shipsideinc.com/seapark.html
Email: ssi_sflu@digitelone.com

Sunset Bay Beach Resort
Tel. No.: +63.72.607.5970
Official Website: http://sunsetbayphilippines.com
Email: sunsetbayresort@yahoo.com
Official Website: http://www.sunsetbayphilippines.com
Remarks: with infinity pool

West Meridian Beach
Barangay Pagudpud, San Fernando City, La Union
Tel. No.:+63.72.242.6438

Wil Jam Beach Cottages
Barangay Pagudpud, San Fernando City, La Union
Tel. No.: +63.72.700.0671

Beach Resorts in San Juan, La Union

Monaliza Resort
Urbiztondo, San Juan

San Juan Surf Resort
Urbiztondo, San Juan
Email: admin@sanjuansurfresort.com
Phone +63.72.720.0340
Official Website: http://www.sanjuansurfresort.com

Sebay Surf Resort & Entertainment Center
Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union
Tel. No.: +63.72.888.4075
Fax. +63.72.700.0849
Email: sebayresort@yahoo.com.ph
Official Website: http://www.sflu.com/yabes/sebay/sebay.htm

Las Villas Resort
Montemar Village, Ili Norte, San Juan
Tel. No.:+63.72.242.3770
Fax: +63.72.242.3769

Little Surf Maid Resort
70 Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union
Tel. No.: +63.72.888.5528; +63.72.888.5538

Sunset German Beach Resort
Montemar Village, Ili Norte, San Juan
TeleFax: +63.72.888.4719

Puerto de San Juan Resort Hotel,
Ili sur, San Juan
Tel No.:+63.72.607.4328; +63.72.607.4355; +63.72.607.4377; +63.72.242.5471; +63.72.720.0185; +63.72.720.0255 to 56
TeleFax: +63.72.720.0184
Email: psj@puertodesanjuan.com
Official Website: http://www.puertodesanjuan.com

Note: Please contact the resort directly using official websites or published contact numbers for cheapest rates, inquiries, room rates and cheap accommodations.


How to get to La Union:

Directions to La Union from Manila:
La Union via SCTEx is about 5 hours with NLEX Dau exit then entering SCTEx then Tarlac, Pangasinan via MacArthur Highway. In Rosario, La Union, turn left on a fork (where the right fork leads to Baguio via Kennon Road)

La Union from Baguio is just an hour via Naguillian Road

How to commute to La Union by bus:

From Manila, board bus bound for Laoag (Ilocos Norte), Vigan (Ilocos sur), Abra, La Union, Benguet, or Ilocos Sur and drop off in La Union (request the conductor to drop you off near the town or resort). Bus lines operating bus routes passing by La Union are Dominion Bus Lines, Philippine Rabbit, Partas Transit, Maria De Leon, Viron Transit, and Panther. No updated information on bus fares to La Union.

http://www.backpackingphilippines.com/2007/12/la-union-beach-resorts-bauang-san.html

but I believe that for a fast growing city like San Fernando and considering the influx of people going to the city to shop, dine and to look for entertainment, a mall project is feasible as long as they have undergone studies and locate it in such a way that it has a little impact on the existing businesses within the city and that the growing market satisfies the need for another mall
I agree. still we need to consider the bottom line of a big business such as a shopping mall in order to sustain its operations and its growth. In CSI's case, I can still see several shop spaces at the ground level not yet occupied or rented out since its opening... the question is why? :)

I agree. still we need to consider the bottom line of a big business such as a shopping mall in order to sustain its operations and its growth. In CSI's case, I can still see several shop spaces at the ground level not yet occupied or rented out since its opening... the question is why? :)

Maybe location wise the strength of the businesses at the city proper is still on despite the CSI mall, that's why other businesses such as RRJ, Mang Inasal, etc still opt to open businesses at the city proper. And maybe there are other reasons.:|:|:?:?

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Maybe location wise the strength of the businesses at the city proper is still on despite the CSI mall, that's why other businesses such as RRJ, Mang Inasal, etc still opt to open businesses at the city proper. And maybe there are other reasons.:|:|:?:?
Several reasons I know why some shop spaces are still empty up to this days at CSI because of soaring rental cost compared to businesses with no rentals; a percentage of the shop's gross sales normally goes to the mall's coffer for advertisement, maintenance, utilities and other fees; operation hours are limited from 10am to 7pm only; and fairly sized percentage of mall goers doesn't really go to the mall to shop but to just hang out.

Several reasons I know why some shop spaces are still empty up to this days at CSI because of soaring rental cost compared to businesses with no rentals; a percentage of the shop's gross sales normally goes to the mall's coffer for advertisement, maintenance, utilities and other fees; operation hours are limited from 10am to 7pm only; and fairly sized percentage of mall goers doesn't really go to the mall to shop but to just hang out.

Oh, that's too much. grabe naman sila kung ganoon. Ang pangit din maaga sila nagsasara. Marami palang bumibili sa supermarket ay nagsasara na sila, that was 7:30pm.

Well I agree with you, tambayan lang din sa ilan ang CSI, just like any other malls din:lol::lol::lol:

Sunday, April 17, 2011

BAGUIO racers made their presence felt anew landing in the podium of the over-all championship in the recently concluded Race Motor Sports Club Slalom Invitational Challenge at the Francisco Ortega Highway in San Fernando City, La Union.

Jet Ramos, Imay Datu and Ramzy Kairuz simply slammed the doors on other slalom racers in the one-day event to claim the third to fifth place finish in the first out of 3 legs for the Slalom Invitational for year 2011.


Ramos of Team JDA BENIL Baguio was third with the time of 41.56 while Datu of BAF got in 4th with a time of 41.64 and 5th Ramzy Kairuz by clocking 41.68 for the fastest times of the day in the event sponsored by Federal Tyres, Shell Helix Motor Oils, Dubshop Magwheels Inc., and Outlast Battery.

Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on April 18, 2011.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/baguio/sports/2011/04/17/baguio-racers-shine-slalom-invitational-150984

By Jocelyn R. Uy
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:12:00 04/18/2011

Filed Under: Religion & Belief, Belief (Faith), Churches (organisations), Internet, Online

MANILA, Philippines—Anticipating a large number of online visitors this Holy Week, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has beefed up the capacity of its Visita Iglesia Online to accommodate an increasingly tech-savvy flock.

Msgr. Pedro Quitorio, CBCP media director, said the Church hierarchy’s official news service had augmented the website to prevent it from crashing like what happened last year when an unexpected 43,000 visitors logged on to it.

Quitorio said the CBCP was expecting the number of online visitors to double this year.

“It just shows that Filipinos, no matter where they go, will always be religious and the desire to celebrate the Holy Week is always there, too,” he told reporters.

The start of the Holy Week was marked Sunday with devout Catholics trooping to parish churches and carrying palm leaves to commemorate Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

Earlier launched as a project of the CBCP News, the Visita Iglesia website offers a virtual experience of Holy Week, particularly to Filipinos abroad and devout Catholics who are physically incapable of leaving their homes.

It was created last year merely as an experiment and not as “a serious endeavor,” Quitorio said. Last year, it featured only seven churches.

On Holy Thursday last year, the website suddenly crashed due to an unexpected number of Internet users visiting it. Checking what went wrong, the staff discovered that the website had already reached 43,000 hits, Quitorio recalled.

“So I thought, ‘This is serious and we cannot just ignore the 43,000 visitors just like that,’” he said. “So this year, we prepared for it. We expanded our servers that even if the figures doubled, it would not crash.”

Since it became a “hit” among Filipino Catholics, especially among those who cannot return home to observe Semana Santa (Holy Week), the CBCP News added new features to the site.

It now shows 14 historical shrines and pilgrimage churches in Metro Manila and nearby provinces to correspond with the 14 Stations of the Cross with reflections given by priests.

The multimedia presentation of the traditional Visita Iglesia included the Manila Cathedral and San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila; Quiapo Church or the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene; Our Lady of Manaoag Church in Pangasinan, and the Agoo Church in La Union.

An audio recording of the 21 chapters of the “Pasyon,” the poetical narration of the life and sufferings of Christ, can also be accessed through the website.

The website has also made available homilies delivered by some priests during the entire Lenten season this year and catechesis on Lent, Holy Thursday, Palm Sunday and the Kissing of the Cross, among other liturgical practices observed during the Holy Week.

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20110418-331812/Online-Visita-Iglesia-draws-more-Catholics


I think mas maganda sana kung mismong bisitahin nila ang mga simbahan na ito, kaysa sa pagvisitlang through web

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Familiarize yourselves with the best tourist spots in La Union especially this summer season! The LA UNION TOURISM AND INFORMATION KIOSK is now open to serve you! Located at the Bahay Kubo beside Mabanag Hall, City of San Fernando, La Union. Check attached image for additional details.

From: La Union Information and Tourism Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=209231799095426&set=a.208595342492405.55111.204145946270678&type=1&theater)

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COMMITTED TO IMPROVE HEALTH.
Board Member & Chairperson for SP Committee on Health and Sanitation and Population Control, Hon. Jose Ma. “Pepe” C. Ortega welcomes officers of the Philippines NGO Support Program, Inc. (PHANSup) and Merk Sharp Dohme Corporation (MSD) Project Team and speaks in behalf of Gov. Manoling C. Ortega who gave assurance for the continued support of the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) along with the Provincial Board in nurturing community-owned and driven health initiatives of the Enhancing Access to Health Resources in Strategic Undeserved Communities(ENAC) Project during the program launch on April 14, 2011 at Diego Silang Hall, Provincial Capitol Building, San Fernando, La Union.

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MESSAGE OF SUPPORT
Bauang Mayor, Hon. Eulogio Clarence Martin P. De Guzman delivers Message of Support from the local officials during the program launch of the Enhancing Access to Health Resources in Strategic Undeserved Communities (ENAC) Project held at Diego Silang Hall, Provincial Capitol Building, San Fernando, La Union on April 14, 2011. San Fernando City, Bauang, Luna and Naguilian will be the first beneficiaries of this project.

From: La Union Information and Tourism Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=209231799095426&set=a.208595342492405.55111.204145946270678&type=1&theater#!/photo.php?fbid=209229422428997&set=a.208595342492405.55111.204145946270678&type=1&theater&pid=764562&id=204145946270678)

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(bat parang edited yung photo? iba ang kulay ng pader sa background ni Mayor Martin, tapos iba rin yung level ng floor sa podium ni mayor martin at ng floor sa mesa ni Hon. Pepe Ortega? hehehehe)

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:cheers: The best photo of St. William Church I've ever seen!:cheers:

Photo taken last April 12, 2011


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OT: I love the SSC Banner! Beautiful Vancouver!


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Oh, that's too much. grabe naman sila kung ganoon. Ang pangit din maaga sila nagsasara. Marami palang bumibili sa supermarket ay nagsasara na sila, that was 7:30pm.

Well I agree with you, tambayan lang din sa ilan ang CSI, just like any other malls din:lol::lol::lol:

I think mas ideal na pagsasara ng mall mga 8:30 to 9:00 PM to accomodate those shoppers who are working.

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Ang ganda ng design nito kakaiba.:)

I think mas ideal na pagsasara ng mall mga 8:30 to 9:00 PM to accomodate those shoppers who are working.

Agree ako. Ganoon din sana sa mga ibang mga grocery stores at ibang gen. merchandise stores dito sa San Fernando, sana rin mag-umpisa sila magsara sila kahit 8pm, huwag 5 or 6pm dahil marami paring tao dito kapag 7pm - 9pm

Yes, mahirap magmadali lalo na pag maraming trabaho sa office. Consumers can save time to shop after office hours instead of doing it during weekends.

Ilang percent ng CSI mall building ang nadamage ng fire?

Ilang percent ng CSI mall building ang nadamage ng fire?

base sa nakita ko sa mga nakapost na videos sa facebook, around kalahati ng 2nd floor ang natupok ng apoy. the rest ng buong mall naman ay ok lang, minimal damage lang kung mayroon man.

Yes, mahirap magmadali lalo na pag maraming trabaho sa office. Consumers can save time to shop after office hours instead of doing it during weekends.

lalo na ngayong nakasara pa ang CSI, mabigat ang trapiko ngayon sa highway. naka-park sa gilid ng highway ang mga sasakyan, hindi makapagbaba at makapagsakay ng pasahero ang ibang PUVs. Sa mga grocery stores at malls sa city proper namin uli bumibili ang mga tao

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LA UNION - Ginasut a deboto ti agturturong ita a Semana Santa idiay Shrine of Our Lady of Namacpacan tapno agsakdo iti maipagarup a milagroso a danum a makaagas kadagiti agduduma a sagubanit idiay ili ti Luna, La Union.

Iti pannakiuman ti Bombo Radyo La Union kenni Father Alfonso Lacsamana, parish priest ti nasao nga ili, kinunana nga adu ti mamati a makapaimbag iti agduduma a sakit ti danum a nagtaud idiay pumpwell a kaabay ti simbaan.

Malaksid kadagiti taga-La Union, naggapu met dagiti deboto iti kabangibang a probinsya ken dadduma pay a paset ti pagilyan ti agsaksakdo ti danum kalpasan nga agkararagda kenni Our Lady of Namacpacan wenno "Apo Baket" ti awag met dagiti Ilocano.

Sigun kenni Father Lacsamana, libre ti agsakdo iti danum para kadagiti deboto ngem kasapulan laeng nga agpilada iti naurnos ken aguray gapu ta addu dagiti agturturong ken mamati iti milagro nga ipaay daytoy.

Kinuna met dagiti sumagmamano a deboto, makagin-awa iti panaginum ti danum a nagtaud iti nasao a simbaan ken buybuyuganda met daytoy iti panagkararag.

Tunggal sumangbay iti Semana Santa ket adu kadagiti lokal ken ganganaet a turista ti agturturong ken sumarsarungkar iti nasao a lugar.

http://bomboradyo.com/index.php/news/regional-news/ilocano-news/48934-dagiti-deboto-ni-apo-baket-nagturong-idiay-la-union-tapno-agsakdo-iti-milagroso-a-danum

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LA UNION - Saan pay a natukoy ti Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) iti makagapu ken kantidad kadagiti nauram nga alikamen iti napasamak nga uram ti CSI Mall idiay siyudad San Fernando, La Union.

Iti pannakiuman ti Bombo Radyo La Union kenni S/Insp. Lanie Carbonell ti San Fernando City Fire Marshal, kinunana a marigatanda a matukoy ti rason iti uram ti nasao a pasdek, ngem saanda met nga ipapaigid iti fualty wiring ti imbestigasyonda.

Nagtaud ti uram iti maikadua a kadsaaran ti mall idiay paset ti electrical ken appliance section ken saan met a nairaman ti umuna a kadsaaran daytoy.

Innayon pay ni Carbonell, agtultuloy pay laeng ita ti CSI Mall management ken ti BFP nga am-ammuen iti kantidad dagiti nadadael a produkto ken alikamen ti uram ken mapatta-patta nga umabot daytoy iti milyon a pisos.

Sigun met iti maysa a mall supervisor a ni Marlyn Carbonell, nasurok a lima gasut ti bilang dagiti agtrabtrabaho ditoy ken awan met iti nadangran kadakuada.

Kabayatanna, kinumpirma met ni Sr. Supt. Ramon Puruganan, provincial director ng La Union Police Provincial Office, nga awan ti nasugatan iti napasamak nga insidente kanrunaan kadagiti kustomer ti mall.

Immuna iti daytoy, napasamak ti uram agarup alas 5:30 idi malem iti maikadua a kadsaaran ti mall a nagpaut iti nasurok a tallo nga oras sakbay a nasebseban daytoy dagiti bombero ken dagiti volunteer fire brigade.

Makunkuna a ti CSI Mall iti kadakkelan a shopping center idiay probinsya ti La Union.

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2 Inspirations behind the name:

1. Aurora - sometimes called the northern lights or aurorae, are beautiful natural light displays in the sky, usually observed at night. This phhenomenal nocturnal luminiscence was also named after the
Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora.
This will be consistent to the beginnings of the Aurora Tower lights that shall stand as a high and shining beacon that will be visible from the San Fernando bay and distances beyond.
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2. And most importantly, the late Aurora Chan (born May 16, 1929) owned the land until her peaceful demise in January 2005.

The Aurora Tower was then erected in 2010, after said land was by birthright, turned over to her only child, who now acts as owner and developer of the land .

The Aurora Tower therefore stands as a testimony to the objective of serving man and environment – in honor and respect for the good heart and soul of Madame Aurora.

From: Aurora Tower Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001519944943)

^^ kakaiba ung Fluvial Stations of the Cross ahh. ngayon lang ako nakakita ng ganyan. haha ang ganda tingnan lalo na kapag gabi! :okay:

^^ kakaiba ung Fluvial Stations of the Cross ahh. ngayon lang ako nakakita ng ganyan. haha ang ganda tingnan lalo na kapag gabi! :okay:

sa buong Holy Week Ito. 1st time ata sa Pilipinas na may ganito,nag-fluvial parade sa Dagat ng Station of the Cross. Nasaksihan ko kanina ang pagpapalaot at pagpapailaw sa mga electric floats na ito

sa buong Holy Week Ito. 1st time ata sa Pilipinas na may ganito,nag-fluvial parade sa Dagat ng Station of the Cross. Nasaksihan ko kanina ang pagpapalaot at pagpapailaw sa mga electric floats na ito

wow good job para sa mga nag-organize niyan! :banana: di ko rin naisip na pwede pala yung ganyan, baka kapag sumikat yan marami ang gumayang probinsiya, lalo na't isang arkipelago ang Pilipinas, daming tubig.:cheers::cheers: ang ganda talaga tingnan nung picture na nakahilera yung mga bangka.:banana:

wow good job para sa mga nag-organize niyan! :banana: di ko rin naisip na pwede pala yung ganyan, baka kapag sumikat yan marami ang gumayang probinsiya, lalo na't isang arkipelago ang Pilipinas, daming tubig.:cheers::cheers: ang ganda talaga tingnan nung picture na nakahilera yung mga bangka.:banana:

Maganda ang aksyong ito ng gobyerno ng Bauang, para kahit maraming nag-eenjoy at nagpa-party party sa beach ay maipapadarama parin sa mga tao ang tunay na diwa ng Pagkamatay ni Hesus:cheers: At least may kaunting tulong din ang Bauang para naman manumbalik sa diyos ang madlang people hehehe:okay:

Maganda ang aksyong ito ng gobyerno ng Bauang, para kahit maraming nag-eenjoy at nagpa-party party sa beach ay maipapadarama parin sa mga tao ang tunay na diwa ng Pagkamatay ni Hesus:cheers: At least may kaunting tulong din ang Bauang para naman manumbalik sa diyos ang madlang people hehehe:okay:

oo nga.:okay: bale hanggang anong oras yan nandiyan sa dagat? generator ba gamit nilang source ng kuryente? :cheers:

Palm Sunday celebration at Agoo Basilica
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Palm Sunday celebration at Agoo Basilica
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Wow! Thanks for sharing helorider! Patunay lang ito na ang La Union ay Pilgrimage of the North especially puntahan ng mga tao ang Agoo, Bauang, San Fernando at Luna kapag semana santa

oo nga.:okay: bale hanggang anong oras yan nandiyan sa dagat? generator ba gamit nilang source ng kuryente? :cheers:

siguro may isang oras. lilibutin nila ang buong kahabaan ng North Bauang beaches. Yup, generator ang gamit nila

Situated on the northwestern coast of Luzon, La Union is the gateway to the Ilocos Region. With its strategic location, the province has become the business, education, and government center of the Ilocos. Not only is La Union the region’s center for trade but also of religious devotees who flock to one of the country’s popular pilgrimage destinations, especially during Lent.

Agoo, the oldest town of La Union, was once the site of the much publicized divine visitations of the Virgin Mary. The Agoo Apparition Site in San Antonio has established the town as a destination of choice for Marian devotees. Agoo comes alive most on Semana Santa, or the Holy Week, which is the week before Easter. Yearly, the townspeople bear witness to ardent devotees relentlessly pulling life-size statues depicting the 14 Stations of the Cross along the processional roads in Agoo during the Good Friday procession on Semana Santa.

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Waaah, dito pala yung sagot sa tanong ko sa Tarlac Thread. he he. Agoo, oldest town of Launion.:)

Waaah, dito pala yung sagot sa tanong ko sa Tarlac Thread. he he. Agoo, oldest town of Launion.:)

Yup, Agoo ang Pinakamatandang town dito sa La Union. Part pa siya noon ng Pangasinan