San Fernando City and La Union Province - Compiled Threads [Archive] - Page 4

hugodiekonig

February 5th, 2010, 11:33 AM

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Fiesta Casino
Try your luck at Fiesta Casino located at Poro Point in San Fernando

Bacsil Ridge
Located 9 kilometers northeast of San Fernando town proper through the San Fernando-Bagulin Road, Bacsil Ridge was the last bastion of the retreating Japanese Imperial Army in the province. Later, the Ridge constituted the East Flank of the 121st Infantry of the United States Armed Forces in the Philippines, Northern Luzon (USAFIP, NL) during the Liberation in 1945.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Built as a tribute to the heroism of the soldiers who fought during the last World War, the marker stands at the junction leading to the Poro Point.

Battle of San Fernando Marker
Situated at the northwestern portion of the Town Plaza, inscribed as an account of how the Battle was started and won, enabling the establishment of the United States Army Base at Poro Point, which was eventually used as a build up area for the projected invasion of Japan. San Fernando is 264 kilometers north of Manila.

Luna Watchtower
This rotund structure built along the shore in Luna during the pre-Spanish time was used as lookout point for impending attacks by pirates.

Baroro Bridge Marker
The siege of Baroro in Bacnotan started the operation to liberate San Fernando. This marked the first victory of the Luzon Guerillas over a Japanese armed unit before the American Liberation forces landed on Luzon. The marker stands at the southern approach of the bridge approximately 14 kilometers north of San Fernando.

USAFIP, NL Military Shrine and Park
Camp Spencer, the general headquarters of the USAFIP, NL located along Darigayos Cove in Luna, is reserved as a Military Shrine and Park by virtue of Proclamation 590 signed by President Fidel V. Ramos on June 1, 1995. Darigayos is approximately 34.2 kilometers north of San Fernando accessible through the Bitalag Junction in Bacnotan or through Balaoan.

Museo de La Union
Located at the Provincial Capitol ground in San Fernando, the Museum showcases archaeological finds in La Union during the pre-Spanish period. The Museum is open on Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays by appointment.

Pottery-making
Clay products are on display and produced in Taboc, San Juan utilizing the same age-old procedure in pottery-making. Taboc is about 9 kilometers away from San Fernando City.

Blanket-weaving
This age-old practice of weaving wider Ilocano blankets is a prime home industry in Bangar. Rayon, cotton and polyester combination, and the “tinagudan” are yarns used in the weaving of blankets and other products.

Basi-making
Basi, the Ilocano native wine concocted from sugar cane juice and bark of “duhat” tree for the coloring, is a home industry in Lioac, Naguilian. Utilizing the age-old process, the taste of the basi differs from one producer to another.

Museo de Iloko

The old “presidencia” of Agoo houses artifacts and other pieces of cultural importance to the Ilocanos. The Museum is open from Monday to Friday at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays by appointment.

Bauang Beach

Lined along the fine grayish sand of Bauang Beach from Baccuit to Pagdalagan are establishments providing accommodation and other amenities. The beach is 6 kilometers south of San Fernando.

San Francisco-Canaoay-Pagudpud Beach
Tourism-related establishments dot the beach area in San Fernando.

San Juan Beach
Approximately 8 kilometers north of San Fernando, the beach stretching from Urbiztondo to Ili Norte is dotted with tourism-related establishments. The surf in the area is ideal for amateur surfing during the months of November to February.

Agoo-Damortis National Seashore Park
Declared as a National Park, the beach stretching from Sta. Rita, Agoo up to Damortis, Rosario is proposed for development as a tourist destination in La Union.

Shrine of Our Lady of Charity
The Agoo Basilica enshrines the miraculous image of Our Lady of Charity. This imposing structure of Mexican-Baroque architecture is the venue of religious rites, foremost of which is the Semana Santa.

Shrine of Our Lady of Namacpacan
The century-old church of St. Catherine in Luna, formerly called Namacpacan, houses the miraculous image of Our Lady of Namacpacan, patroness of Ilocano travellers. The shrine is located at the town proper of Luna, approximately 40 kilometers northwest of San Fernando.

Agoo Apparition Site
The much publicized divine visitations of the Virgin Mary in San Antonio have established Agoo as a destination of Marian devotees.

Macho Temple
This Chinese temple believed to be the only one built with five gates sits on a promontory north of the town proper of San Fernando and overlooks the San Fernando Bay. The temple enshrines the image of the Virgin of Caysasay, the patroness of the Filipino-Chinese residents.

La Union Botanical and Zoological Garden
Located in Sitio Japan, Cadaclan, San Fernando, La Union. Showcased are the following: Shade Garden, Sunken Garden, Medicinal Garden, Chinese Garden, Japanese Garden, Evergreen Garden, Arid Paradise, Fragrance Garden, Fernery and Palmery.

Rambak
The upland municipality of Bagulin offers trails and sites for trekking. Its terrain is predominantly hilly and mountainous with second growth forests and traversed by the winding Bagulin-Naguilian River. One passes through geological formations, scenic spots and some areas which are being threatened by environmental degradation. Trekking time starts in October. Other sites recommended for trekking activities are the Bebeco, Condura and Dacanay Reforestation in Sto. Tomas, Rosario and Pugo, respectively.

Scuba Diving - Fagg Reef
This is, without doubt, the most famous site in the area. Situated a 40 min boat trip away from La Union, the reef is actually part of the shelf that marks the divide between The Lingayan Gulf and The South China Sea. The site may also be referred to as The Tanks as three WW2 M10 tanks were dropped off a barge at the end of the war and came to rest on a ledge part of the way down the drop-off at 39m. As a result, they have become home to a wide and diverse range of marine life.

Scuba Diving Research Reef
Adjacent to the Bauang Beach, the Research Reef has several tunnels, caverns, and crevices. Beginners must beware of narrow caverns that extend quite far.

Source: Department of Tourism
http://www.launionbiz.com/pl_entry.php?name=La%20Union%20Tourist%20Attractions&id=105

hugodiekonig

February 5th, 2010, 11:38 AM

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Are you a food enthusiast looking for the best money’s worth? Then Midway Grill is for you! It is one of La Union's best kept dining secrets. Midway Grill is an American-style diner with a retro ambience that serves a wide variety of food that is sure to satisfy those hunger pangs and will indeed give you real value for money. Be sure not to miss out their best selling Baby Back Ribs. Priced at P199 only, you’ll surely have the best of Midway Grill’s experience. Midway Grill is located at Lingsat, City of San Fernando. It is situated along the national highway, in front of Saint Louis College. To get there from San Juan, just hop on a jeep that goes to San Fernando; Midway should be on your right in about ten minutes.

http://www.launionbiz.com/fd_entry.php?name=Midway%20Grill&?id=64

hugodiekonig

February 5th, 2010, 11:45 AM

For More Information about La Union, visit this website:

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hugodiekonig

February 6th, 2010, 02:24 AM

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wow ganda! sayang wala na yung motocross sa biday, marami na kasing pinapatayong mga commercial building doon

ergit222

February 6th, 2010, 05:53 PM

wow ganda! sayang wala na yung motocross sa biday, marami na kasing pinapatayong mga commercial building doon

tuloy pa rin yun. actually inayos ulit yun track eh.

hugodiekonig

February 7th, 2010, 01:02 AM

tuloy pa rin yun. actually inayos ulit yun track eh.

wow talaga po? so siguro baka ngayong sunday magaganap, usually saturday or sunday ang motocross

eee7

February 7th, 2010, 03:46 AM

ergit222

February 7th, 2010, 03:57 AM

wow talaga po? so siguro baka ngayong sunday magaganap, usually saturday or sunday ang motocross

on going na today, sunday. medyo magdala lang ng malaking payong at tubig. mainit ngayon dun.

ergit222

February 7th, 2010, 04:05 AM

hugodiekonig

February 7th, 2010, 08:53 AM

Sana umunlad pa San Fernando, La Union like other big cities in Region 1. Stayed there for two years. Kumusta na pala nightlife dyan? Naalala ko, nung umalis ako dyan November 2009, naiinis ako lagi kasi after work, wala ka ng mabilhan ng grocery, kahit mall sarado na by 7PM.

Yup, yan nga lang ang pangit sa san fernando, super bustling busy pag araw pero pag gabi na medyo boring na, wala nang mabilhan na grocery sa gabi. Boring na pag gabi, unless gusto mo mag-unwind sa mga bars - g5, J1, Black Avenue, Gayyem, Caerulea to mention some hehehe. Sana maipatayo narin ang One Nisce Plaza para naman may madagdag narin sa lumolobong mga shopping centers dito sa san fernando hehehe

hugodiekonig

February 7th, 2010, 08:55 AM

on going na today, sunday. medyo magdala lang ng malaking payong at tubig. mainit ngayon dun.

heto i'm online. hindi na ako pumunta. Mainit tapos maalikabok pa. panuorin ko nalang sa youtube ang motocross kung may mag-upload man parang sa motocross race last year. I expect swarm of people there today hehehe

hugodiekonig

February 7th, 2010, 09:06 AM

Yes! 100,000 views na ang San Fernando and La Union thread! Sana mag-thread 2 na ito

808 state

February 7th, 2010, 03:06 PM

La Union ups veggie production (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/242398/la-union-ups-veggie-production)
By FREDDIE G. LAZARO

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union — As 2010 hits the farming calendar, La Union Provincial Agriculturist Avelino A. Lomboy intensified a province-wide vegetable and root-crop production programs to help farmers earn more income for buying their daily needs.

Lomboy, who made the innovative landscape in local agriculture when he assumed the agriculture top post on 2007, disclosed that vegetable production could be one of the lucrative income sources of the farming communities considering that harvesting time is very much shorter as compared to palay, corn, and other regular preferences of farmers.

He said that rural and urban vegetable production is on top of his priorities this year without prejudice to other regular programs which deserve equal attention.

“I have already instructed our technical staff, particularly those in the High Value Commercial Crops (HVCC) Banner Program to raise public awareness on vegetable production,” he said.

“Together with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and other stakeholders of the provincial government headed by Gov. Manuel C. Ortega, the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAG) is currently conducting mass-based technical briefings and lectures on this undertaking and we hope to achieve more agricultural yield in the first quarter of 2010 and beyond,” he added.

According to Lomboy, high-breed vegetable seeds have already been distributed in order to generate a truly viable partnership mechanism towards this program.

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

ergit222

February 8th, 2010, 04:01 AM

Yup, yan nga lang ang pangit sa san fernando, super bustling busy pag araw pero pag gabi na medyo boring na, wala nang mabilhan na grocery sa gabi. Boring na pag gabi, unless gusto mo mag-unwind sa mga bars - g5, J1, Black Avenue, Gayyem, Caerulea to mention some hehehe. Sana maipatayo narin ang One Nisce Plaza para naman may madagdag narin sa lumolobong mga shopping centers dito sa san fernando hehehe

saan itong one nisce plaza? dun pa rin ba sa dating lugar nito sa likod ng pizza hut? o ibang site?

hugodiekonig

February 8th, 2010, 11:25 AM

saan itong one nisce plaza? dun pa rin ba sa dating lugar nito sa likod ng pizza hut? o ibang site?

soon to rise palang po sya. nakapaskil naman ang banner niya sa bakanteng lote sa papasok sa ucc sa tapat ng addessa, i'm not sure po kung doon siya ipapatayo

hugodiekonig

February 8th, 2010, 12:02 PM

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hugodiekonig

February 9th, 2010, 01:55 AM

Happy Fiesta San Fernando City!!!:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana: yeah ongoing na ang parade ngayon

hugodiekonig

February 10th, 2010, 12:52 AM

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ergit222

February 10th, 2010, 01:53 AM

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ergit222

February 10th, 2010, 08:56 AM

soon to rise palang po sya. nakapaskil naman ang banner niya sa bakanteng lote sa papasok sa ucc sa tapat ng addessa, i'm not sure po kung doon siya ipapatayo

so nabili na ng mga nisce ang site from ucc? parang masikip ang lote ata para sa shopping mall. I heard SM is looking for a site along the diversion road in biday and pennsylvania ave in madayegdeg but the soaring price of the properties are keeping them away for the meantime.

ergit222

February 10th, 2010, 10:10 AM

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hugodiekonig

February 10th, 2010, 01:40 PM

so nabili na ng mga nisce ang site from ucc? parang masikip ang lote ata para sa shopping mall. I heard SM is looking for a site along the diversion road in biday and pennsylvania ave in madayegdeg but the soaring price of the properties are keeping them away for the meantime.

oo, if ever doon ipatayo, masikip nga doon, magcacause pa ng traffic doon kc masikip ang daan doon. Yeah, I also heard that SM issue. Sana nag-give way nalang mga involved about sa property or whatever na pagpapatayuan sana ng SM (maybe the land owner, local officials, etc) because SM won't kill other businesses within the city, in contrast, it will strengthen panga businesses sa city at sa province as well, so they should have lowered the cost of land man lang sana. Imagine 700,000 residents of La Union na pupunta pa sa SM baguio just for better shopping experience. CSI mall naman kc doesn't attract much shoppers like that sa SM. ang sikip sikip sa SM Baguio dahil sa kapal ng tao. it is just my opinion

hugodiekonig

February 10th, 2010, 01:52 PM

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yeah!ganda mag-mountain biking! sana dumaan din sila sa ibang mga tourist spots ng san fernando para nman ma-promote pa lalo ang tourism sa city na ito

808 state

February 10th, 2010, 05:16 PM

Cable car system to link La Union, Baguio pushed (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/242696/cable-car-system-link-la-union-baguio-pushed)
By DEXTER A. SEE

BAGUIO CITY – A top official of the Department of Transportation and Communications here said the best way to attract more foreign and domestic tourists to Baguio would be a cable car system from the lowland province of La Union to this mountain resort city.

The proposed cable car system will help shorten the one-and-a-half hour travel time from Baguio to La Union and vice versa to only 30 minutes, and would provide tourists a breathtaking view of the surrounding countryside.

DOTC Undersecretary Giling Mamondiyong said there is no longer room for the expansion of Baguio’s Loakan Airport although it will still remain open for smaller planes. He said the development of the Poro Point International Airport in nearby San Fernando City, La Union will also help strengthen the local tourism industry.

Mamondiyong told local officials that he will request President Arroyo to allocate funds for a feasibility study for a cable car system, which he said will also address the perennial problem of major road closures between Baguio and the lowlands during typhoons and landslides.

The DOTC official admitted that the development of the Poro Point International Airport slowed down a bit because of marketing problems that could result to bigger problems in the future. He said appropriate remedies are being implemented to make the airport operational within the year.

The airport was supposed to begin full operations last October to cater to the increasing number of tourist arrivals in La Union, from where tourists usually motor up to Baguio.

Mamondiyong said the national government is not abandoning plans to rehabilitate and upgrade the Poro Point airport because it will serve as an air transport hub in Northern Luzon.

The official said establishing a cable car system between La Union and Baguio could be one of the best legacies of the Arroyo administration to the people of Northern Luzon who rely on tourism as a major source of income.

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

808 state

February 10th, 2010, 05:17 PM

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I'm sure ganito ang kakalabasan;)

yosho

February 11th, 2010, 04:01 AM

ergit222

February 11th, 2010, 10:56 AM

You are very much welcome, yosho.

- Is malaria an issue in San Fernando? Absolutely not an issue.
- Is your tap water safe to drink, or should I bring along a purifier? To be safe, you can use a Brita purifier for tap water and also you can buy purified drinking water in almost every corner of the city streets.
- Is there residential internet access in most apartments/houses, and, if so, is it dial-up, cable/DSL, or wireless? The city offers good internet providers such as PLDT, Smart Bro, Digitel, Globe with excellent DSL/Wireless connection.
- I read somewhere that surfing season ends in March - is this true, or can I still do some during the summer months? go here for more info>> http://www.launionsurf.com/surf.htm

ergit222

February 11th, 2010, 11:15 AM

oo, if ever doon ipatayo, masikip nga doon, magcacause pa ng traffic doon kc masikip ang daan doon. Yeah, I also heard that SM issue. Sana nag-give way nalang mga involved about sa property or whatever na pagpapatayuan sana ng SM (maybe the land owner, local officials, etc) because SM won't kill other businesses within the city, in contrast, it will strengthen panga businesses sa city at sa province as well, so they should have lowered the cost of land man lang sana. Imagine 700,000 residents of La Union na pupunta pa sa SM baguio just for better shopping experience. CSI mall naman kc doesn't attract much shoppers like that sa SM. ang sikip sikip sa SM Baguio dahil sa kapal ng tao. it is just my opinion

True. The landowners involved should have consolidated their lots together and come up with a general price that is also reasonable for SM people. These landowners should come to realize how many decent jobs it will create for local people once SM is in town. Greed can really end all that.

hugodiekonig

February 11th, 2010, 06:07 PM

hugodiekonig

February 11th, 2010, 06:12 PM

Hello!

Thank-you for this wonderful resource! I am from Canada and will be moving to San Fernando in March for 6 months to do work with your local government. Your postings have been an immense help for me in learning about your city!
Just a couple questions I hope you can answer for me!:
- Is malaria an issue in San Fernando?
- Is your tap water safe to drink, or should I bring along a purifier?
- Is there residential internet access in most apartments/houses, and, if so, is it dial-up, cable/DSL, or wireless?
- I read somewhere that surfing season ends in March - is this true, or can I still do some during the summer months?

Thanks a lot and I hope to meet you in San Fernando soon! :)

malaria? no, but still be careful to mosquitos coming out at night.
tap water? i think you'd better buy or refill your bottles with purified water bought at water refilling stations.
residential internet acces? i suggest DSL
surfing season? i guess waves are the best for surfing during november to march.

we're looking forward to seeing you!:banana::banana::banana:

yosho

February 11th, 2010, 06:57 PM

Salamat! I can't wait to get to San Fernando! :)

ergit222

February 12th, 2010, 12:46 AM

Cable car? wheww, parang sa singapore ah! why not? pag mangyari ito, it would be the first in the country!

Actually this cable car idea is not new at all. I remember SM came up with this plan of using a cable car system connecting SM Baguio mall/hotel complex to a 1st class beach resort/convention complex somewhere in Bauang. I wonder what ever happened to those plans. But I'm glad this idea will come to its fruition hopefully. :cheers:

ergit222

February 12th, 2010, 12:50 AM

Salamat! I can't wait to get to San Fernando! :)

no problem, yosho. I'm very sure you will going to enjoy your stay in La Union.:)

hugodiekonig

February 12th, 2010, 07:17 AM

Salamat! I can't wait to get to San Fernando! :)

You're welcome! Hope you'll enjoy your stay at San Fernando, La Union!!!:banana::banana:

ergit222

February 13th, 2010, 06:49 AM

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I'm sure ganito ang kakalabasan;)

parang parehas din ang setting nya pababa sa naguilian road. nice find.

ergit222

February 17th, 2010, 03:11 AM

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February 17th, 2010, 04:38 AM

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hugodiekonig

February 17th, 2010, 03:29 PM

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I have read a local newspaper this morning and the city parade was dubbed as "The Parade of Love" because about 143 different groups from different sectors of the city participated during the parade. The parade last week was also the longest parade ever, as what i have read.

hugodiekonig

February 17th, 2010, 03:32 PM

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There was a plan in 2007 to renovate the city auditorium but i just don't know why the plan was not realized.

ergit222

February 18th, 2010, 09:13 AM

soon to rise palang po sya. nakapaskil naman ang banner niya sa bakanteng lote sa papasok sa ucc sa tapat ng addessa, i'm not sure po kung doon siya ipapatayo
hi hugodiekonig, can you take a photo shot of the billboard at this site and post it here? thanks :)

death327

February 18th, 2010, 06:49 PM

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hugodiekonig

February 20th, 2010, 01:00 AM

hi hugodiekonig, can you take a photo shot of the billboard at this site and post it here? thanks :)

yes, sure!

hugodiekonig

February 20th, 2010, 01:01 AM

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February 20th, 2010, 02:08 AM

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hugodiekonig

February 20th, 2010, 02:13 AM

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Bauang Public Market

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Bauang Buildings

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Torrie Pollie Bldg.

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Sts.Peter and Paul Parish Church

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Soon to open: Eulogio Clarence de Guzman (Bauang) Economic Center

hugodiekonig

February 20th, 2010, 02:14 AM

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Electronic Welcome Arch of San Fernando City (currently not working)

hugodiekonig

February 20th, 2010, 02:16 AM

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ergit222

February 22nd, 2010, 04:16 AM

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ergit222

February 22nd, 2010, 02:16 PM

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hugodiekonig

February 26th, 2010, 03:22 PM

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February 26th, 2010, 03:29 PM

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hugodiekonig

February 26th, 2010, 03:46 PM

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hugodiekonig

February 26th, 2010, 11:21 PM

Pinakalympics Competition
Vegetables, Fruits, Rootcrops, Fish and Livestock/Poultry)
Sat 27 Feb .. 13:00 - 15:00

Livestock/Poultry Day (Pet Animals & Owners Look Alike Fashion Contest)
Sat 27 Feb .. 16:00 - 17:00

Indigenous Peoples Cultural Festival 2010 with Special Performance of “Folkloriko Ti La Union”
Sat 27 Feb .. 18:00 - 23:00

http://www.launion.gov.ph/news.php

hugodiekonig

February 26th, 2010, 11:23 PM

Gov. Manuel C. Ortega Reports on the State of La Union

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

La Union Governor delivered his third State of the Province Address (SOPA) for his first term on February 18, 2010 at the Diego Silang Hall of the Provincial Capitol Building in the presence of provincial officials, national government agency representatives and various development stakeholders of La Union during the 133rd Regular Session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan led by Vice-Gov. Eulogio Clarence Martin P. De Guzman III.

Acknowledging the presence of guests, he thanked them for contributing in La Union’s peace, security and order which contributed to robust progress and development.

Basing his administration’s accomplishments for 2009 on the PEACE development agenda which stands for Participatory Local Administration & Governance; Economic Development for Sustained Growth & Equity; Availability of Efficient Infrastructure and Utilities; Comprehensive Social Services; and Environment and Natural Resources Development, the Governor presented a video presentation instead of the usually-read SOPA.

It includes the joint Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by and between the Province, then Gen. Ramon V. Gatan of Regional Police Office I and Maj. Gen. Nestor V. Ochoa, Commander of the 5th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army, “declaring the province as insurgency – free and for continued partnership for the internal security of the province;” enactment of the Revised Revenue Code of the Province of La Union which triggered significant increase in income; synchronization of Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Expenditure Management pursuant to the joint directive of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Department of Finance (DOF) and Department of Budget and Management (DBM); implementation of the first Integrated Taxation Management System or I-tax; agricultural surplus and advancement; Integrated Sustainable Sanitation & Urban Environment or ISSUE 2; Maisan Sa Barangay funded by ABONO Party-list Representative Francisco “Pacoy” R. Ortega; Apiculture Development Program; implementation of quarantine checkpoints; continued development of La Union as Surfing Capital of the North; award-winning medical and health programs; distinction as regional best OTOP implementer; Most Business-Friendly Province; purchase of state of the art disaster-response equipment; expanded Educational Scholarship Program; hiring of 185 additional Provincial School Board (PSB) teachers and purchase of instructional materials worth PhP 2.4 million pesos; massive employment and jobs promotion for poverty alleviation; infrastructure programs; human resource development

Stressing his commitment for the welfare of his province mates, Governor Ortega emotionally assured everyone of his undying pledge to lead his province to harmony and continued unity. “I attended recently with political leaders in the 2nd District of La Union and concerned citizens, I said to all, and I say it again, NOW: “I stand in the way of no one’s political ambition in this election. I only ask that no one, no politician or political leader stand in the way of the people’s peace, order, security and well-being in our province. Ulitek apo: Saanak a makalapped wenno makatubeng iti ambisyon ti siasinoman. But I will not stand idly by when anyone, politician or otherwise, gets in the way of peace, order and security in our beloved province. For as long as I am your Governor, it is my unshakeable faith and resolve to continue to make La Union the most peaceful and most business friendly province as it is today.”

http://www.launion.gov.ph/news.php?extend.163

hakz2007

February 27th, 2010, 04:44 AM

La Union holds week-long aggie, trade exposition (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=261142)

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Feb. 26 (PNA) -- The annual Agricultural Trade and Exposition here kicked off Friday in front of the city hall. It will be held until March 5.

The week-long fair will highlight the 160th Foundation Anniversary of La Union, said provincial agriculturist Avelino A. Lomboy.

Lomboy said the exposition features various activities that will showcase how La Union was elevated to the distinction as one of the few developed provinces in the country today.

“In the exposition, the One Town One Product (OTOP) from La Union’s 19 towns and lone city will be put on display," Lomboy said.

He added that the Search for Gawad Saka chaired by provincial agriculture office research and extension Chief Imelda J. Sannadan will also be held.

This will give due recognition to outstanding agricultural, fishery and livestock successful achievers in local agriculture.

The selection of winners will be based on the criteria set by the Department of Agriculture for different categories namely: outstanding rice farmer; outstanding corn farmer; outstanding high-value commercial crops (HVCC) farmer; outstanding young farmer/fisherfolk; outstanding farm family; outstanding small farmer/fisherfolk association; outstanding rural improvement club; and outstanding agricultural extension worker.

Each winner will receive plaques and cash awards on March 2 during the holding of the “Aldaw ti Pammadayaw” at the Provincial Capitol.

The exposition will also highlight the concerted efforts of La Union provincial government, led by Governor Manuel C. Ortega in supporting the national leadership’s call for National Food Security.

These efforts were undertaken despite the fact that the Ilocos region was severely damaged by recent typhoons and calamities and is now reeling from the impact of a long dry season. (PNA)

naughtycalboy

February 28th, 2010, 12:29 PM

La Union bridge

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hakz2007

March 1st, 2010, 03:44 AM

Massive chicken death in La Union due to drought denied (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=261527)

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Feb. 28 (PNA)--An official of the Provincial Veterinary Office of La Union flatly denied the report that 3,200 chicken died recently from poultry farms in Balaoan and Santol, La Union as a result of intense heat caused by the prolonged dry season.

On the contrary, these chicken died from insecticide sprayed by farmers to their tobacco plants and that the incident happened last year and not recently as erroneously reported, said Nida Gapuz, a provincial veterinary officer.

The incident occurred in Balaoan and Santol, La Union when farmers sprayed their tobacco plants that were surrounding poultry plants, she said.

She hinted there was clear deception if not sensationalism because it was made to appear that the chicken died recently when in fact the incident happened last year, long before the advent of drought.

The cause of massive death of chicken was established as due to insecticides spread on tobacco plants and not as a result of heat stroke.

Gapuz wondered on how this report came about despite the fact that her office is doing its level best to control pests in poultry farms with or without El Nino.

However, she admitted that there were a few chicken that may have died because of heat stroke but not at this big number.

But she said that farmers can save their chicken in coops if they give them plenty of water to drink for them to beat the intense summer heat.

She said the incident can be avoided if the chicken coops are built far from tobacco farms.

According to Gapuz, she was surprised why such news came out because the poultry raisers from Santol, La Union were only complaining about their little harvest of eggs.

It was learned that chicken lay fewer eggs this summer than during the wet season.

Gapuz also called on farmers to put their goats, carabaos, cattle and horses under shade from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., which appears to be the hottest period of the day to prevent them from suffering from heat stroke too.

She said raisers must bath their animals regularly and at the same time give them vitamins and anti-biotic to increase their resistance from the heat. (PNA)

hakz2007

March 1st, 2010, 03:44 AM

ergit222

March 2nd, 2010, 03:36 AM

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hugodiekonig

March 2nd, 2010, 11:30 AM

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San Juan

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hugodiekonig

March 2nd, 2010, 11:32 AM

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hugodiekonig

March 2nd, 2010, 11:34 AM

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hugodiekonig

March 2nd, 2010, 11:42 AM

hugodiekonig

March 2nd, 2010, 11:46 AM

NDC sets P3-billion bonds for tollroad project
By BERNIE CAHILES-MAGKILAT
March 1, 2010, 5:15pm
Published in Manila Bulettin

The National Development Co. (NDC) Board is set to approve second week this month at the latest the P3 billion bond float jumpstart the construction of the 88.58 kilometer- toll road extension from Tarlac to Pangasinan and La Union, which is estimated to cost P14 billion to P16 billion.

NDC general manager Ma. Lourdes Rebueno said the Board has tabled for approval the P3 billion bond float either this week or next week. “The terms are not yet final. We are working on it,” Rebueno said. She said that Land Bank of the Philippines, Land Bank of the Philippines and Social Security Service are going to subscribe to the bond float. The bond float would form part of the P50-billion infrastructure fund and the TPLEX project would be the first beneficiary of the fund.

Earlier, Trade and Industry Secretary Peter B. Favila told reporters that local consortium Private Infrastructure Development Corp. led by diversifying firm San Miguel Corp. had approached the government that it be allowed to draw on the national government subsidy or equity to the project to a tune of P3 billion.

“I don’t see any problem with the NDC Board approval,” Favila said noting that the Department of Budget and Management can first release the fund while NDC has yet to issue the bonds so the project can take off soonest.

Favila said noting the equity can also be converted to government shareholdings in the TPLEx project.

The consortium has P1.5 billion in equity or a total of P4.5 billion to jumpstart the toll road project, which is going to run from the end of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway in La Paz , Tarlac, and connect it to Pangasinan-to Rosario in La Union.

Favila said the construction would like to start on the cleared areas or those with the right up of way up to Geronimo.

The consortium wants to start construction in March this year and has committed to complete the four-lane road TPLEx in 2014. It will connect the North Luzon Expressway, Southern Luzon Expressway, C-5, Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway, and the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road.

hugodiekonig

March 2nd, 2010, 11:55 AM

Grand Coronation Night: March 2, 2010, SFC Auditorium

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hugodiekonig

March 2nd, 2010, 11:58 AM

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hugodiekonig

March 2nd, 2010, 12:04 PM

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ergit222

March 2nd, 2010, 03:18 PM

Sayang hindi ako nakapanood ng electric parade marami kasi kami requirements na school na dapat tapusin. Buti naman at nagkaroon ng ganitong concept ng parade ang La Union na sinimulan last year, hopefully mas maganda pa ang mga parade tulad nito

I understand the concept was loosely based from the main street electrical parade of walt disney and added with local flavor. This is one of its kind in the country if i may say so.

hugodiekonig

March 3rd, 2010, 03:13 PM

Sana next electrical parade ng La Union parang ganito na ang mga floats:

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hugodiekonig

March 4th, 2010, 04:32 AM

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hugodiekonig

March 4th, 2010, 11:35 AM

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ergit222

March 5th, 2010, 02:42 AM

Sana next electrical parade ng La Union parang ganito na ang mga floats:

pwede...why not? basta ba kaya sa budget ng participating municipalities.

naughtycalboy

March 6th, 2010, 12:06 AM

hindi ko alam to ah, nakapanood sana ako.

hugodiekonig

March 6th, 2010, 04:05 PM

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The Place
From the unique tranquility of our mystic and soothing environment of luscious green, pervading water features through out and the unique balanced of traditional and contemporary design in architecture and landscapes. Comes this hilltop in the quaint barrio of Acao.

Just 2 kilometers East to Naguilian Road from the main town of Bauang, La Union.Nestled in a 1.5 acres of its own forest canopy "kaykayo".

Shades of local fruit bearing trees, and you will find yourself in a natural relaxing cool breeze "napari-ir" from the cascading rice paddies and the surrounding mountain view of La Union and Benguet province with a stunning city night lights of Baguio City at dusk.

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This small luxurious eco-conscious resort will allow our guest not only to enjoy the awesome simplicity of natures best perched in a garden of wild flowers and hundreds of species of plants but also to be able to see and feel our own local staff , the dedication to serve you as well as to be a model in protecting our environment.

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ergit222

March 8th, 2010, 02:30 AM

^^nice find...:eek2:

ergit222

March 8th, 2010, 02:33 AM

hindi ko alam to ah, nakapanood sana ako.

March 1, La Union Day eve...gagawin na annual event ito. actually mga 9pm nag-start ang parade.

hugodiekonig

March 8th, 2010, 07:52 AM

Photos by: Fema Dela Peña

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ergit222

March 12th, 2010, 10:30 AM

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ergit222

March 12th, 2010, 10:34 AM

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ergit222

March 12th, 2010, 10:42 AM

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cheyuthie

March 13th, 2010, 12:29 PM

Hi there,

Sorry...I know this is not a wedding blog...but I want to know if Las Villas Resort offers their resort as a wedding venue/reception. Right now, my choices are only China Sea and Puerto de San Juan...I really like it to be by the beach but with a garden too. I like the other one you posted too El Caseron but I think it would be too far. I've searched everywhere for Las Villas website..but all I could find is a telephone no.

I just want to ask if its worth it to consider Las Villas Resort over China Sea Resort.

I am from Tarlac so it would be a long travel for me to visit Las Villas.

Please let me know if it is still that beautiful and if it caters to weddings.

Thanks so much in advance...much appreciated.

cheyuthie

March 13th, 2010, 12:43 PM

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Las Villas Resort
Hi

I just want to ask if you might have an idea if Las Villas Resort caters to weddings? I'm planning our wedding at La Union on Dec. but I'm from Tarlac...right now...I'm down to two choices...China Sea and Puerto de San Juan..I really like a beach side wedding but with a garden too...I just want to ask if its worth to consider Las Villas...

we already went to La Union to scout for locations...and since its far....I just want to know if it worth choosing over China Sea Resort...

I only found a no for Las Villas and no website...and more pictures of the resort will be really helpful...

I hope you can help out...thanks a lot...

hakz2007

March 13th, 2010, 11:34 PM

Navy activates task force HOPE for polls in La Union (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=264048)

MANILA, March 13 (PNA) -- To help ensure a successful May 10, 2010 automated elections, joint elements of Philippine Navy (PN), Philippine National Police (PNP), Commission on Elections (Comelec) and other concerned government agencies in La Union participated in the conduct of checkpoints and inspections in the province.

Navy spokesman Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalo said a command send-off ceremony dubbed as “Operation PN HOPE (Honest, Orderly and Peaceful Elections) La Union 2010” was recently conducted in Naval Forces Northern Luzon with Atty. Joel J. Gines, chairman of Joint Security Control Center La Union, as presiding officer.

The PN Task Group HOPE La Union was created by virtue of the Joint Letter Directive 01-2010, also known as AFP-PNP Joint Security Guidelines for 2010 National and Local Elections. It envisions to further enhance the implementation of the Comelec-imposed gun b,an, deter any election-related violent (ERV) incidents and to contribute to the success of the coming May 10 elections.

Arevalo said The Task Group is composed of six teams with seven personnel each comprising of an officer and six enlisted personnel that will act as traffic officer, searcher, back-up security and recorder.

He said one of the highlights of the ceremony was the inspection of troops by Commodore Jose Luis M. Alano, commander of the Naval Forces Northern Luzon, together with Police Senior Superintendent Noli G. Taliòo, Provincial Police Director.

After the presentation and inspection of the troops, Gines gave his message to the troops, emphasizing how every concerned agency is doing its best to assure that the coming automated elections will be a success.

The ceremony concluded by the actual send-off of Task Group HOPE, headed by Commander Edgardo L. Abordo, and the pass-in-review of the troops on board their respective vehicles. (PNA)

ergit222

March 16th, 2010, 08:33 AM

naughtycalboy

March 17th, 2010, 10:49 PM

SEAIR Flies to San Fernando, La Union with complimentary 45 minute land transfers to Baguio City

Today at 2:44am

Southeast Asian Airlines (SEAIR), the Philippines’ premiere leisure airline, starts flights to San Fernando, La Union on April 16, 2010. The airline flies Manila – San Fernando - Manila every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

San Fernando, La Union is home to the finest and only five-star hotel in the Northern Philippine Region, Thunderbird Resorts – Poro Point. Incorporating Mediterranean architecture influenced by the Santorini Islands of Greece, the 65 hectare resort boasts of stylish, ambient luxury suites perched on 100 ft cliff overlooking the white sand beach and the South China Sea, and a full set of world – class services and amenities.

SEAIR also offers 45 – minute complimentary land transfers from San Fernando, La Union to Baguio City. Baguio is the economic and tourism center of the Cordilleras and is popular for its vibrant city, beautiful mountain sceneries and cool weather all year round.

To purchase tickets to San Fernando, La Union visit www.FlySeair.com or call (+632) 8490100. For packages with Thunderbird Resorts – Poro Point and Baguio City hotels call SEAIR Leisure Escape Packages at (632) 843-7308. Join SEAIR Facebook Fan Page for updates on new routes.

hugodiekonig

March 17th, 2010, 11:54 PM

SEAIR Flies to San Fernando, La Union with complimentary 45 minute land transfers to Baguio City

Wow! I think nagkakatotoo na yung mga sinabi ko sa Ilocos Region Thread 3 na magkakaroon din ng maraming flights ang san fernando airport,at magandang umpisa ito para naman maka-attract pa ng maraming flights ang san fernando airport!

hakz2007

March 18th, 2010, 10:00 AM

La Union bags award as best OTOP implementer in Luzon
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, March 17 (PNA)--The provincial government of La Union headed by Governor Manuel C. Ortega was adjudged as the top One-Town-One-Product (OTOP) Implementer in Luzon during the recently concluded 2010 National OTOP Congress in Pasay City.

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo conferred the award to Assistant Provincial Agriculturist Alberto V. Lacsamana, who represented Governor Ortega in a ceremony held at the Philippine Trading Training Center (PTTC) last March 12.

A Plaque of Recognition and cash incentive of P70,000 were received by the province in this award under the auspices of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

The award was given to La Union in recognition of its all–out support and advocacy on the local apiculture program that greatly contributed for the development of the bee-keeping industry and for the increase production of “honey”–the province recognized OTOP.

As a result, the honey venture had significantly brought the marginalized sectors to bee-keeping business which became added source of income for their family’s benefit.

Notable support package given by Governor Ortega to the province OTOP, according to Provincial Apiculture Coordinator Imelda J. Sannadan, was the construction of the Apiculture Processing Center in Bacnotan, La Union.

The governor was also credited for instituting vital administrative and financial interventions if only to dramatize government’s serious concern on livelihood opportunities such as bee-keeping.

OTOP is a banner program of President Gloria Macagapal-Arroyo to promote local products and Small and Medium Enterprises in the countryside.

Spearheaded by DTI, the program was designed to provide assistance for SMEs in the manufacture, offer and market of distinctive products or services through the use of indigenous raw materials and local skills and talents.

It likewise offers a comprehensive assistance package through a convergence of services from LGUs, national government agencies, and the private sector.

The nominees were judged on their accomplishments, particularly their earnings and the jobs they had generated. (PNA)
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=3&sid=&nid=3&rid=264918

hugodiekonig

March 18th, 2010, 02:05 PM

La Union bags award as best OTOP implementer in Luzon

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=3&sid=&nid=3&rid=264918

wow! that's nice for La Union! Yeah, OTOP is really strongly promoted here in the province

hugodiekonig

March 20th, 2010, 02:36 AM

PGLU WINS 2009 RDC AWARDS

Administrator
By: Engr. Fe Jennifer V. Yaranon
La Union Governor’s Corps

The Regional Development Council (RDC)-Region I continues its efforts to recognize excellent programs and projects undertaken by various stakeholders and partners in the region as it again bestowed various awards on February 24, 2010 at the Rose Bowl Restaurant, Pagdalagan Sur, Bauang, La Union.

The Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) under the leadership of Gov. Manuel C. Ortega was adjudged “Overall Champion” as it was recognized as “Best LGU Gender and Development (GAD) Project Implementer,” “Best LGU Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Project Implementer,” and “Most Outstanding Agency/LGU Monitor” for CY 2009.

Leading the conferment of awards were Ilocos Sur Governor Deogracias Victor B. Savellano, Chairman of the Regional Development Council and National Economic Development Authority (NEDA)-Region I Director Leonardo N. Quitos, Jr., RDC Vice-Chairperson. Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator and Provincial Project Monitoring Chairman Dr. Mauro A. Libatique, Jr. received the trophies in behalf of Governor Ortega, witnessed by Provincial Agriculturist Mr. Avelino A. Lomboy, Assistant Provincial Agriculturist Mr. Alberto Lacsamana and Project Evaluation Officer IV/Provincial Project Monitoring Committee (PPMC) Secretary Engr. Fe Jennifer V. Yaranon.

PGLU also bagged the 1st Runner-up plum for the Best Local Government Unit-Coastal Resource Management (LGU-CRM) Implementer.

http://www.launion.gov.ph/news.php?item.164.2

hugodiekonig

March 20th, 2010, 02:46 AM

March 19, 2010, 5:22pm

The First NLEX Outdoor Travel Fair opens Saturday at the People Park, Shell Station, Northern Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Compound in Balagtas, Bulacan.

The two-day event on March 19-20, 2010 is organized by the Manila North Tollways Corp. (MNTC) in cooperation with National Association of Independent Travel Agencies (NAITAS) chapters in Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan-Olongapo-Subic, Zambales (BOSZ), La Union-Ilocos Sur-Pangasinan-Ilocos Norte (LIPI), and Pilipinas Shell.

The travel fair aims to strengthen public awareness of the northern part of the country as a crown jewel of Philippine tourism. Northern Luzon is rich in cultural, historical, and cultural attractions. Its panoramic views, emerald-green landscapes, white sand beaches, and centuries-old houses are some of the reasons to make a visit, especially in summer time.

The travel fair is an opportunity to “Rediscover the North.” It will showcase the best products, services, and travel destinations of the provinces in the north. Best-value deals on airfares, food and beverages, hotel and resort accommodations, and tour packages will be offered to attendees.

There will be an exhibit featuring the services of John Hay Manor, Thunderbird Resort, and the locos Norte Hotel and Convention Center. Other activities lined up are cultural dance performances, interactive tourism activities, product presentations, and raffle draws.

The improvement of the North Luzon Expressway has made travel to the north more convenient and easy. It has brought us closer to places worth rediscovering.

We congratulate the organizers and participants of the First NLEX Outdoor Travel Fair and wish them success in all their endeavors.

ergit222

March 20th, 2010, 04:11 AM

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ergit222

March 20th, 2010, 04:14 AM

ergit222

March 20th, 2010, 04:19 AM

By: Israel Oller Rudio, PITO-LU

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Built by the Spaniards during their heydays, the mighty Baluarte was used as watch tower and observation post by the authorities for impending danger from the sea. Not from typhoons or tsunamis, but from the Abu Sayafs at that time: the Japanese, Chinese and Moro pirates who took pleasure in raping coastal towns and settlements.

Because of its massiveness and height, the Guardia Civils are able to warn the residents of Namacpacan (the original name of the town of Luna) and prepare the peace officers to defend the properties and lives of their constituents. Like a guardian looking over its subjects, this ancient structure had served well its very purpose for countless times in the past.

Today, Baluarte stands in disarray, vertically cut in two because of eroded base and foundation, its two halves stand through concrete post supports on its sides. Like an old wounded soldier, it still stands in the pebble beaches of Luna, watching its industrious stone pickers finding a way for survival amidst the scorching hot sun. Time will come when this historic landmark will be finally and totally washed ashore, but the Baluarte which saw the Luna brothers grew, will continue to be a representation of the people of Luna, strong and united like its cemented bricks. Let’s just hope that this historic structure will still have more years to witness its people’s efforts for a better tomorrow.

eee7

March 21st, 2010, 06:07 AM

ergit222

March 21st, 2010, 03:39 PM

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ergit222

March 22nd, 2010, 02:38 AM

Wow ang ganda, kaya lang anong ginawa dun, parang nasisira na ata?
spanish period pa kasi yan watchtower na yan...kasama na siguro ang vandalism.

ergit222

March 23rd, 2010, 04:47 AM

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ergit222

March 24th, 2010, 01:49 AM

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SEAIR will start flights to San Fernando , La Union on April 14, 2010 with complimentary transfers to Baguio City . Special vacation packages with one of the finest five- star hotels in the Northern Philippine Region, Thunderbird Resorts – Poro Point in La Union, are also available.

Travelers can join the SEAIR Facebook Fan Page and visit www.FlySeair.com for more reasons to celebrate with SEAIR.

For inquiries and reservations, call SEAIR at 8490100 for ticket reservations and 8437308 for packages.

808 state

March 24th, 2010, 03:32 AM

^^congrats San Fernando City!

808 state

March 24th, 2010, 03:34 AM

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jundem_dq63

March 25th, 2010, 11:24 PM

San Fernando airport to resume operations on April 14

MANILA, March 25 (PNA) -– The state-owned Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) on Thursday announced the resumption of operations of the San Fernando Airport in La Union on April 14, 2010 following the completion of the first phase of its half-a-billion peso airport upgrading project.

The San Fernando Airport, which is funded by the BCDA, is part of the Poro Point Freeport Zone (PPFZ) being managed by the Poro Point Management Corporation (PPMC), a subsidiary of the BCDA.

South East Asian Air (SEAIR) flight DG0205 will commence its inaugural flight on April 14, 2010 leaving the Manila Domestic Airport at 11:40 am and is expected to arrive at the San Fernando Airport at 12:40 pm, officially signaling the resumption of domestic operations after the airport was closed last December 2007 to give way to the said airport upgrading.

Underscoring the significance of a fully developed PPFZ, BCDA President and CEO Gen Narciso Abaya (Ret) said the resumption of domestic operations of the San Fernando Airport will further strengthen Poro Point in attracting more investments and tourists leading to more jobs generated for the people of La Union.

“Increased investments and tourist spending will augur well for the economy of La Union,” Abaya said.

PPMC President Felix S. Racadio said the airport upgrade project included the hill removal and leveling, runway widening, overlay of taxiway, fencing, construction of a new control tower, renovation of fire station, and excavation of ditches and channels.

“The upgrade meets the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards and will now accommodate larger planes like the Boeing 737 and Airbus 320,” Racadio said.

PPMC Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Anthony C. Manguiat said that with the resumption of domestic operations, passenger as well as cargo traffic are expected to further increase and boost the economy of La Union and its neighboring provinces.

“The San Fernando Airport will complement the already existing international seaport, thus making Poro Point an ideal site for commerce and tourism,” Maguiat said.

PPMC Vice President for Airport Operations Josefa Catherine T. Bada said that the regular flights from Manila to San Fernando and back will be serviced by SEAIR every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

She also added that there are now 27 flying schools using the airport for their cross-country flights.

For his part, Thunderbird Pilipinas Hotels and Resorts Inc. (TPHRI) Chief Operating Officer Fabio Moretti said that the resumption of flights will bode well for the tourism industry in La Union, Baguio, Pangasinan and Ilocos. Of the P565 million allocated by the BCDA for the upgrade of the San Fernando Airport, TPHRI contributed P55 million.

The San Fernando Airport upgrading project is in line with President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s agenda to transform Northern Luzon into a super region. The San Fernando Airport is expected to serve as the country’s gateway to the North and is seen to create wider opportunities for investment, trade and employment. (PNA)
DCT/BAC/mec

ergit222

March 26th, 2010, 05:10 AM

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La Union is a province in northwestern Luzon. It lies in the mountainous area of the Ilocos region and borders the South China Sea. Its provincial capital, San Fernando City, and the neighboring coastal towns comprise one of the country’s top surfing destinations. Vacationers also flock to this part of the country for its rich cultural heritage and historical landmarks.

La Union is also home to one of the finest five-star hotels in the Northern Philippine Region, Thunderbird Resorts – Poro Point. A SEAIR vacation package is for as low as Php11,954 per person and includes roundtrip airfare to San Fernando, 2 nights accommodation with daily breakfast, roundtrip transfers and so much more. Incorporating Mediterranean architecture influenced by the Santorini Islands of Greece, the 65 hectare resort boasts of stylish, ambient luxury suites perched on 100 ft cliff overlooking the white sand beach and the South China Sea, and a full set of world – class services and amenities.

SEAIR also offers 45 – minute complimentary land transfers from San Fernando, La Union to Baguio City. Baguio is the economic and tourism center of the Cordilleras and is popular for its vibrant city, beautiful mountain sceneries and cool weather all year round.
SEAIR has been serving key tourist destinations since 1995, including Boracay, Basco Batanes, Tablas (Romblon), Marinduque, El Nido Palawan, Cebu, Clark , Zamboanga, Jolo, and Tawi-tawi. SEAIR also offers the most routes to and from Caticlan with flights from Caticlan to Manila, Clark and Cebu.

The airline has the longest history of uninterrupted service to Boracay direct via Caticlan. It is the nation’s second longest airline and has flown almost 3 million passengers.

To purchase tickets, visit www.FlySeair.com or call (632) 8490100. For packages, call SEAIR Leisure Escape Packages at (632) 8437308. Join SEAIR Facebook Fan Page for updates on promos and new routes.

hugodiekonig

March 26th, 2010, 09:08 AM

hugodiekonig

March 26th, 2010, 09:12 AM

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March 31st, 2010, 08:55 AM

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March 31st, 2010, 09:01 AM

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ergit222

March 31st, 2010, 09:06 AM

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hugodiekonig

March 31st, 2010, 09:24 AM

Hello ergit!! magkakaroon ng Jollibee dito sa San Fernando, ongoing na yung construction sa Sevilla, between Goodyear and petron

hugodiekonig

March 31st, 2010, 09:25 AM

ergit222

April 1st, 2010, 06:42 AM

Hello ergit!! magkakaroon ng Jollibee dito sa San Fernando, ongoing na yung construction sa Sevilla, between Goodyear and petron
that's good :cheers:

hugodiekonig

April 3rd, 2010, 03:10 AM

Nov 25th, 2008
by Philippine Travel Blog.

La Union is the smallest province in Region I whose bustling industries mark the beginning of what used to be called “Marcos Country.”

It is a lovely stretch of land, shaped like a left footprint, nestled between the clam waters of the China Sea in the west and the vast ranges of the Cordillera Mountains in the east.

La Union –- Spanish term for “the union” or “the unified” -– no other name could apply more appropriately to a province born out of the fusion of towns from the provinces of Ilocos Sur, Pangasinan and Benguet in 1850.

The province was created by virtue of a Superior Decreto (Executive Decrees) issued on March 2, 1850 by then Governor-General Antonio Maria Blanco. The establishment of La Union as a province was formally approved by the Real Orden (Royal Decree) of Queen Isabela II of Spain on April 18, 1854.

As a province, she had withstood the rigors of wars, first against the Spaniards in order to gain independence from tyrannical rule, then against the Americans in order to defend the hard-fought independence from the Spaniards and lastly against the Japanese in order to redeem and protect the independence promised by the Americans.

Joseph “Ace” Durano, Secretary of the Department of Tourism (DOT), said La Union province has flourished since its creation in 1850 and it is now the seat of the regional government.

Through the years, the province has contributed a significant share to the economic, social, cultural and political development, not only to the region, but of the nation as well, Durano added.

La Union is composed of 20 municipalities, namely, Rosario, Sto. Tomas, Pugo, Agoo, Tubao, Aringay, Caba, Bauang, Naguilian, Burgos, San Fernando, Bagulin, San Juan, San Gabriel, Bacnotan, Santo, Balaoan, Luna, Bangar and Supiden.

San Fernando, the capital city, stretches along a portion of the shoreline of Lingayen Gulf and San Fernando Bay in the west.

The municipality of San Fernando is the culminating point of the Hong Kong-San Fernando regatta, which is held every year. Along the town’s eastern boundaries lie the municipalities of Bagulin and Naguilian. Bauang is in the south and San Juan in the north.

From Agoo, stretching northward to San Juan, the coastline is dotted with numerous beach resorts, offering varied types of accommodations and facilities.

Bauang is known for its wide, open beaches and calm waters. Along the highways in Bauang and Caba are grape vineyards, which produce one of the sweetest grapes in the country, while Urbiztondo and San Juan is internationally famous for its year-round surfing waves.

On the other hand, Poro Point, San Fernando and the Bauang Reef are the best areas for scuba diving and snorkeling.

Bagulin, La Union’s highest point at 1,200 feet above sea level, is ideal for trekking and mountain-biking. Nature lovers will enjoy the 10-hectare Botanical and Zoological Garden in Cadaclan, seven kilometers from San Fernando City proper. The upland park features theme gardens, picnic areas, a natural museum and an aviary.

San Fernando has 9-hole golf courses at Poro Point and at Camp Oscar Florendo. Poro Point is being developed into a world-class golf course. Lawn bowling, duckpins, darts and indoor games can also be played at many of the beach resorts.

For lovers of beach, one can go to San Nicolas Beach, a historical one because it served as an entry point of Japanese traders during the pre-Spanish period.

Other beaches include the Darigayos-Paraoir Beach (Camp Spencer before), a USAFIP-NL headquarter during WW2; Bauang Beach, a stretch of grayish sand beach in barangays Baccuit and Paringao, with lots of resorts while San Juan Beach is famous for its waves which is ideal for lovers.

The Ma-cho Temple is another important landmark frequently visited by Taiwanese, Americans and Manila tourists. On a hill north of San Fernando town proper, this Taoist temple was built for worship and offerings. Ma-cho is the goddess of the sea and has a special affection for people residing by the sea. It enshrines the images of the Virgin of Caysasay.

Pindangan Ruins is all that remains of the first church of San Fernando, which was made of coral stones in 1674. This was the center of the settlement that was to become the capital town of San Fernando.

Museo Iloko is located besides the Agoo municipal building. It houses religious artifacts, antique furniture, porcelain wares and miniature dolls depicting Filipino traditions.

Meanwhile, Museo de la Union is another museum that is located at the west-northwest of the provincial capitol. It showcases archaeological finds in La Union.

La Union is also noted for her Ilocano blanket (inabel) in Bangar, the pottery industry in San Juan, the exotic basi (Ilocano wine), and the woodcarvings in Naguilian, shell craft in Bauang, brooms in Burgos and Bagulin and bamboo craft in Caba.

Other attractions include the Christ on the Mount, which is likened to “Christ of the Andes” of Chile and Argentina. This magnificent landmark stand atop a hill overlooking the town of Tubao, 36 kilometers from San Fernando; Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, a religious shrine carved out on the mountainside at the end of Dona Toribia Aspiras road; presidential rest house which is ideal for group outings, conferences and sports activities.

But no trip to La Union is complete without savoring the “jumping salad.” Hie off to Nuval’s Carinderia where a fresh catch of shrimps waits. “Jumping salad” goes like this. Get a bowlful of live shrimps. Clam a small plate on top to make sure no one escapes. Lift the plate a teeny bit and quickly squeeze on a fistful of native lemon. Shut the bowl while the shrimp writhe in agony.

Grab a handful of rock salt and throw it in, with a plate of basi vinegar at hand. Open the bowl. The shrimp will be dazed. Take one shrimp, pull off its head, soak the rest in the plate of vinegar and plop it into your mouth. That’s jumping salad.

San Fernando can be reached after an eight hour trip from Manila via any of the Ilocos-bound buses. From Baguio, San Fernando is an hour’s drive via Naguilian road. The Marcos Highway also meets La Union at the Tubao Junction.

Air services (chartered) from San Fernando City airport are also available.

Within San Fernando, the most convenient public transport is the jeepney, although tricycles and a few taxicabs can be hired for short distances. In Bauang, boats can be hired to reach diving, snorkeling, swimming and fishing spots.

ergit222

April 5th, 2010, 03:21 AM

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April 5th, 2010, 04:32 AM

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ergit222

April 5th, 2010, 08:25 AM

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Dinakdakan is an Ilocano grilled pig head/face, it is a somewhat similar to sisig how ever dinakdakan is cut in small slices against sisig which is chopped or cut in small cubes. It is actually serve as appetizer for those who love drinking liquor but it is equally good for viand. Preparation is similar to pork kinilaw with the addition of pork brain and/or mayonnaise.

:cheers:

ergit222

April 5th, 2010, 08:28 AM

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April 5th, 2010, 08:32 AM

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miguel09

April 5th, 2010, 09:15 AM

BUED BRIDGE UPDATE:
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hugodiekonig

April 5th, 2010, 03:06 PM

Nakakagutom grabe ang sarap ng mga ilocano dishes! !

ergit222

April 8th, 2010, 04:31 AM

Thunderbird Resorts Inc.: Update on Philippines-Poro Point
PANAMA, REPUBLIC OF PANAMA--(Marketwire - March 30, 2010) -

The Group is pleased to announce that in the Philippines it has secured a 25-year lease extension from the Bases Conversion Development Corporation ("BCDA") and the Poro Point Management Corporation ("PPMC") for the Group's leased property located in Poro Point, San Fernando. This casino/resort/golf course property sits on a pristine peninsula that extends into the South China Sea in the province of La Union, which is a five-hour drive, or a one-hour flight from Manila.

In 2005, we obtained a 25-year lease on this 130 acre-tract, on which the existing resort is located and opened our casino which currently offers 292 slot positions and 172 table positions. In April 2008, we opened our 36 room hotel and nine-hole golf course at Poro Point. We commenced the construction of the expansion of the existing casino at Poro Point in the third quarter of 2008 to create an additional 1,000 square meters of gaming space that will offer 75 new slot positions and 42 new table positions along with expanded food and beverage operations. The estimated cost of this expansion is $7.4 million, of which $2.4 million (as of 30 June 2009) has been raised through a Philippine private debt offering of $7.4 million.

Management believes the grant of an additional 25 year lease term will enhance the Group's effort to obtain the remaining financing of the ongoing expansion of our hotel and casino operations in Poro Point. The lease extension to the year 2055... Read More (http://www.euroinvestor.co.uk/news/story.aspx?id=10969348)

balcita_RN

April 16th, 2010, 02:59 AM

WAR TORN San Fernando City, La Union Church, St. William Parish, PHILIPPINES 1945

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found it from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/johntewell/3421458032/

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wla pang CKC noon..under construction din ang belfry...

...

and oh yeah, I just watched imbestigador and I'm glad MAR cinema got cleaned up... it's about time...

ergit222

April 16th, 2010, 03:57 AM

^^nice find, balcitarn.

ergit222

April 16th, 2010, 04:00 AM

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naughtycalboy

April 16th, 2010, 09:50 AM

hugodiekonig

April 16th, 2010, 11:14 AM

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Aurora Tower / Condominium

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One Nisce Plaza (Chowking 2, 7-Eleven La Union 3 and Tokyo Tokyo)

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Drema Tower

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Jollibee San Fernando 3

hugodiekonig

April 16th, 2010, 11:17 AM

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La Union Trade Center

ergit222

April 21st, 2010, 09:00 AM

^^Hugodiekönig, i can't see your photos...

hugodiekonig

April 21st, 2010, 11:54 AM

^^Hugodiekönig, i can't see your photos...

yes ergit. that's my problem. i think there's someone hacking on my friendster where my photos are located. everytime i open my friendster then the photos can be seen. i'll repost it later.

hugodiekonig

April 21st, 2010, 12:00 PM

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Aurora Tower and Condominium

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Drema Tower

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One Nisce Plaza (Chowking 2, 7-Eleven La Union 3 and Tokyo Tokyo)

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Jollibee San Fernando 3

hugodiekonig

April 21st, 2010, 12:25 PM

done reposting ergit! haaay i don't know kung 24 hours yung ipapatayong jollibee sa sevilla kasi katabi naman kasi ng gasoline station na madalas na stop-over ng mga bus pag madaling araw

ergit222

April 22nd, 2010, 05:16 AM

By BERNIE CAHILES-MAGKILAT
April 18, 2010, 11:41am

Global contact center Sitel is expanding in Poro Point, San Fernando La Union its fourth site in Northern Luzon and its 8th in the Philippines, with an additional 500-seat capacity facility by the fourth quarter this year.

Sitel Philippines Corp. vice president for operations of the North Luzon Region Mickey Dela Peña said the expansion is going to address the growing volume of business from its US-based clients, which at present are being serviced by its three sites in Baguio.

Dela Peña said the expansion came on the heels of the expanding capacity for its third site in Baguio, which is expected to be filled up in the fourth quarter this year with an additional of 500 agents.

At present, Sitel with three sites in Baguio is the largest employer in Baguio with 3,500 manpower complement.

The Baguio operation, which is 40 percent technical support service, is currently catering to its 10 clients in the U.S.

According to Dela Peña, the Poro Point expansion would benefit from its Sitel Academy, which provides recruitment from the grassroot level, located in San Fernando, La Union.

The choice of Poro Point economic Zone is due to a lot of factors, including...Read More (http://www.mb.com.ph/node/253264/)

ergit222

April 22nd, 2010, 05:17 AM

BY IRMA ISIP

BAGUIO CITY. - Sitel is expanding further to the northern part of the country, harnessing the area’s rich human resources.

Sitel is currently the biggest employer in Baguio City and the Cordillera Autonomous Region dislodging electronics manufacturing giant Texas Instruments located at the Baguio economic zone.

Sitel will build a fourth site in the area, this time in Poro Point in San Fernando, La Union, just two hours away from Baguio City where its three sites now employ 3,800.

Michael Oliver dela Pena, Sitel vice president for operations, said the Poro Point facility which would be built by the ... Read More (http://www.malaya.com.ph/04212010/info1.html)

ergit222

April 22nd, 2010, 05:26 AM

hugodiekonig

April 22nd, 2010, 06:42 AM

hugodiekonig, the old building structure along ortega st. near the san fdo market was already demolished, i presume a new multi storey commercial building will be constructed on the site. hope we can record and post the project by photo updates.

yes ergit. i think in a few weeks uumpisahan na ang construction doon. baka nasa soil testing pala sila. i expect a tall, beautiful building. i'll take and post photos of it during the construction, since nasa city proper naman ako during daytime dahil sa ojt namin sa drema tower. our city now is booming, just like the rest of other cities sa ating region. :banana::banana::banana:

hugodiekonig

April 22nd, 2010, 06:48 AM

ergit222

April 22nd, 2010, 10:25 AM

balcita_RN

April 22nd, 2010, 10:33 AM

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La Union (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sundaebrain/4542352513/in/photostream/)

balcita_RN

April 22nd, 2010, 10:49 AM

April 22, 2010
Commercial and residential establishments infront of DMMMSU were affected by fire. :ohno:

wow, sakto nagttsismisan kmi ng tita ko na nsa israel..nagtatanong sya ng kung ano ang bagong balita...haha...thanks

hugodiekonig

April 22nd, 2010, 01:21 PM

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April 22, 2010
Commercial and residential establishments infront of DMMMSU were affected by fire. :ohno:

according to the rumors that i've heard, 2 daw ang namatay (how sad), and while on my way to home grabe ang aftermath ng sunog ang daming nadamay na establishments, and i also cried seeing a dog that has been toasted due to fire, wuuuuu. i love dogs

hugodiekonig

April 22nd, 2010, 01:24 PM

i think the fire started at 9, and finally controlled at around 1. nabibingi kami kanina sa pagsirena ng mga pabalik balik ng fire trucks. the smoke can be seen even sa drema tower, where we are having our ojt. grabe ang sunog na ito

hugodiekonig

April 22nd, 2010, 01:35 PM

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The fire caused huge traffic jam along the national highway just outside the city proper

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hugodiekonig

April 22nd, 2010, 01:37 PM

hugodiekonig

April 22nd, 2010, 01:52 PM

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As usual, daily traffic jam, but this is worse than the usual

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a building near completion

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Good that these establishments weren't affected by the fire

hugodiekonig

April 22nd, 2010, 02:01 PM

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A 6-storey commercial building under construction

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update on Jollibee 3 - roofings are currently installed, nears completion

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another building under construction. The columns and beams used are huge I-beams. This must be a tall building under construction.

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Oasis Country Resort

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Mocha Blends La Union

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another commercial building under construction (i'm not campaigning okay? haha)

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Just leaving San Fernando

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When will the electronic welcome billboard ever be switched on again? 2005 pa noong huling gumana ang electronic billboard na iyan

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Hotel Ariana

hugodiekonig

April 22nd, 2010, 02:22 PM

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I'm hungry. Jollibee or KFC???

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Kapag Fried Chicken - KFC

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Iyo ang Langhap Sarap! - Jollibee

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I Love La Union!

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buildings are tangible indications of progress - the higher the buildings are, the more progressive a community is.

ergit222

April 23rd, 2010, 12:02 AM

wow, sakto nagttsismisan kmi ng tita ko na nsa israel..nagtatanong sya ng kung ano ang bagong balita...haha...thanks
walang anuman, balcita...pls post more LU photos. :cheers:

balcita_RN

April 23rd, 2010, 12:07 AM

Happy Earth Day!

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La Union Botanical Garden (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sundaebrain/4543810895/in/photostream/)

hugodiekonig

April 23rd, 2010, 06:45 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4542352513_b0c183b4de_b.jpg (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4542352513_b0c183b4de_b.jpg)

wow sa bandang bacnotan-balaoan area ata ang photo na iyan malawak kc mga fields dun. ganda!

ergit222

April 24th, 2010, 05:16 AM

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hakz2007

April 24th, 2010, 05:45 AM

Grabe talaga yung traffic nung April 22 ng dumaan kami ng San Fernando...

halos dalawang oras bago kami makalabas dahil sa traffic :ohno:

I took pics of it too....

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balcita_RN

April 24th, 2010, 07:36 AM

wow sa bandang bacnotan-balaoan area ata ang photo na iyan malawak kc mga fields dun. ganda!

Actually sa bandang balaoan - bangar po yan...

http://sundaebrain.blog.friendster.com/files/dsc09422-1.jpg (http://sundaebrain.blog.friendster.com/?p=409)

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Amburayan River (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sundaebrain/4547560634/in/photostream/)

ergit222

April 24th, 2010, 11:20 AM

By MA. GLAIZA LEE
April 24, 2010, 4:42pm
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Our Lady of Namacpacan Church (photos by PINGGOT ZULUETA)

While most tourists often flock to La Union for surfing, this Northern Province has more to offer than its surging waves.

Unknown to some people, La Union is blessed with several majestic waterfalls. A must-visit is the Tuddingan Falls in Naguilian. Going there is relatively undemanding since there is a 700-meter cemented pathway from Bagulin Road up to the hill overlooking the waterfall.

The 70-feet magnificent waterfall provides a fantastic view, showcasing an enormous cascade with a strong and high water drop. Some adventurous tourists love to jump from the multi-layered rock formations into the man-made pool-like base of the waterfall.

For a more exhilarating discovery, pursue the trail leading to Balay Anito Falls. The waterfall cascades to a 20-meter deep water pool, which the locals call “ban-aw.” The trail leading to the...Read More (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/254382/a-sojourn-la-union)

hugodiekonig

April 24th, 2010, 02:42 PM

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Citigate Hotel

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Department of Foreign Affairs Regional Office No. 1

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Max's Restaurant

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ITRMC

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Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University

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Virginia Building (Offices National Statistics Office Region 1)

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Mc Donald's La Union Main

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Zambrano Building (Offices Planters Bank, Philam Plans, ABS CBN La Union, etc)

hugodiekonig

April 24th, 2010, 02:46 PM

Province of La Union - Best OTOP Implementer 2009 in Ilocos Region
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Most Business-Friendly LGU Award (Provincial Category)
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hugodiekonig

April 24th, 2010, 03:30 PM

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PGLU Legislative Building and Filipono - Chinese Pagoda

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Christ the Redeemer

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San Fernando Central Business District

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Thunderbird Resort

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Poro Point

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hugodiekonig

April 24th, 2010, 03:35 PM

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San Fernando International Seaport

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an 8-storey commercial building at Ilocanos Sur

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Houses near the airport

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San Fernando Radar

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San Fernando Central Business District

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Coca-cola Bottlers Inc. and Oceana Apartments, Carlatan

hugodiekonig

April 24th, 2010, 03:44 PM

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Ortega Gym

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San Fernando Central Business District

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La Union Administrative Building, Macagba Building (Plaza Hotel), CAP Building, Jollibee Plaza, Pizza Hut, Esonice Building, etc.

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San Fernando International Airport Control Tower

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San Fernando International Airport

hugodiekonig

April 24th, 2010, 03:51 PM

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Soon to rise at the cut section: A Hotel

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surrounded by the blue, green and white buildings - Drema Tower

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Aurora Tower and Condominium

hugodiekonig

April 25th, 2010, 05:22 AM

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=569397&publicationSubCategoryId=87

I left my heart in San Fernando
By Ching M. Alano (The Philippine Star) Updated April 25, 2010 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines – Your pulse races and your heart does a double somersault with back flip. You know you’re in love … at first sight — that is, the minute you lay your eyes on this luscious slice of paradise called Thunderbird Resorts at Poro Point, San Fernando City, La Union. And the beauty of it all is that you don’t have to drive all the way to San Fernando’s hideaway. Because now, you can fly to one of the country’s hottest destinations today — and yes, spread your wings.

I had a hot date with history last April 14. I was one of the first passengers on board Seair’s (South East Asian Airlines) inaugural flight to San Fernando, La Union.

Needless to say, Avelino Zapanta, president and CEO of Seair, was in high spirits. Having been in the industry for the past 40 years, he’s been on many inaugural flights, but this one strikes a special chord in his heart.

“In the 1980s, there was a flight to San Fernando, La Union,” he relates with a hint of nostalgia. “After that, there had been no service. Because there used to be an operation to Baguio. What happened before was during inclement weather, you couldn’t operate to Baguio. San Fernando was always the alternate airport. During the rainy season, flights to Baguio would be operated in San Fernando, but after the rainy season, there were no more flights. That other airline tried to operate there regularly, but traffic was very low.”

But emotions soar as La Union warmly welcomes Seair to its newly refurbished P500-million San Fernando City Airport (SFCA) one sweltering Wednesday. Zapanta gushes, “It’s Seair’s policy to introduce services to this new exotic destination because San Fernando is already a world-class destination that can be promoted, particularly with the Thunderbird Resorts developments here and many other establishments. As a matter of fact, we’re going to promote this flight as a two-destination flight. That means we will carry passengers to San Fernando and to Baguio. It’s about three hours by land from Manila to San Fernando, whereas if you fly, it would take you less than an hour. It’s another hour by land from La Union to Baguio. Thunderbird is planning to set up land transport from San Fernando to Baguio because they would also like to promote Thunderbird in Baguio.”

This is designed for the high-end, leisure market. “If you’re taking a car, there can only be so many of you. If you’re moving as a group, it might be faster to fly,” Zapanta points out.

Seair just became the first leisure airline to serve the route, boosting access to and from the gateway to Northern Luzon — Baguio, saga-rich Sagada, and other parts of the region. The one-hour flights are scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Seair passengers can avail themselves of complimentary land transfers from San Fernando to Baguio City and back.

Zapanta is proud to add, “We’re the only operator to Basco, the only operator to El Nido, the only operator to Tawi-Tawi and Jolo. We’re the major operator in Caticlan, the oldest operator there in the last 15 years. We go to Marinduque, which is also a tourist destination. To La Roca, the new resort there, with flights to Tablas. Of course, our base is Clark. We fly to Cebu from Caticlan because we’ve linked Caticlan with Cebu, Manila and Clark. We have a regular flight from Clark to Caticlan. Then we have many regular flights from Manila to Caticlan. And then Caticlan to Cebu. We have a marketing objective of linking paradise to paradise.”

“We certainly look forward to the day when we would be welcoming international flights (from Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Korea, and Asean countries),” enthuses Mary Jane Ortega, former mayor of San Fernando City.

Of course, San Fernando City is more than just the airport. It’s also about tourist sights that warm the heart and pilgrimage sites that heal the soul. Then there’s food, glorious food to satisfy the belly, too. You just won’t run out of things to do in San Fernando — from surfing to shopping!

A hop, skip, and jump away from the airport is the Santorini-inspired Thunderbird Resorts at Poro Point with its charming blue domes and whitewashed architecture. Probably as Greek to you as it is to me, Santorini is the most popular holiday destination in Greece. Located in the South Aegean Sea and carved out of an awesome volcanic landscape, Santorini is so romantic and enchanting that people come here to get married. Well, Thunderbird Resorts transplanted a bit of that Grecian haven to San Fernando. No need though to “import” Santorini’s natural attractions as San Fernando boasts its own breathtaking sunset and deep blue sea that can give Santorini a run for its euro.

Jack Mitchell, Thunderbird Resorts CEO, declares, “For me, La Union is one of the best-kept secrets of the Philippines because there are nice beaches here and you have something that you hardly see anywhere in the world — you have a proximity to beautiful beaches, a proximity to nice mountains where you have a cool climate so you can enjoy these two different venues. And it’s a place that has a lot of history and I’m still learning about it — all the rice paddies. It’s a place with a lot going on and nature. There’s surfing, scuba diving, boating, fishing.”

Based in Latin America, Mitchell shares, “The company started about 15 years ago, it did a lot of business with the native Americans in the US and the native population. And the Thunderbird is a very important part of their history, it’s almost like a god for a lot of tribes not only in the States but also in Latin America. It was the bird that brought all the storms and the rains and everything that obviously watered all the crops.”

At Poro Point, Thunderbird is cooking up quite a storm. “We have a beautiful golf course right on the ocean,” says Mitchell. “We have a casino. There’s a lot to do. And the food is fantastic! We have a really nice buffet restaurant in the casino and the Olives restaurant.”

And there’s more on the menu of developments for Thunderbird Resorts.

Now, all that should make your heart soar.

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hugodiekonig

April 25th, 2010, 05:28 AM

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Quality ang mga photos ni Mr. Alex Labastida, galing! Nice shot!^^^^

hugodiekonig

April 25th, 2010, 05:44 AM

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ergit222

April 26th, 2010, 03:32 AM

Inspired by a Greek island, this is the latest getaway destination
PERCHED ON A 100-FT-HIGH CLIFF facing the South China Sea is a postcard-pretty white resort hotel with blue windows and doors. Its Grecian architecture inspired by the island of Santorini, Greece, the only five-star hotel north of the Philippines is meant to be a fantasy destination far away, quite literally, from the chaos of urban living.

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Located at Poro Point, San Fernando, La Union, Thunderbird Resorts has a striking blue dome—its design highlight—that houses its reception area. Beyond it is a veranda where the Santorini Lounge, a bar, and the Mediterranean-theme Olives Restaurant are located. Both offer a scenic view of the ocean.

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A concrete staircase winds along the cliff. At the grounds below are an infinity pool for adults and a separate children’s pool. A half-submerged mini bar near the center of the pool serves refreshments to guests. Beside the pool area is a basketball court, and beyond it, a private boulevard that stretches toward the Beach Club.

With a hillside veranda, outdoor spa, lounge area and boardwalk, the Beach Club is a favorite destination of families and friends. Guests can go snorkeling, diving, kayaking, or opt to do jetski and banana-boat riding. The beach starts off a little rocky though, since the hotel is by a rocky cliff.

Thunderbird Resorts has only 36 luxury suites on a sprawling 65-hectare property to ensure the privacy of its guests. All air-conditioned suites have a porch overlooking the ocean, flatscreen cable TV, DVD player, iPod dock, satellite speakers and a mini bar. Larger suites have jacuzzis. Wi-Fi is free.

Big player

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Operating for four years now, the resort aims to become one of the big players in the local tourism industry. By donating funds to the reconstruction and expansion of the San Fernando airport, the hotel also partnered with SEAir, the first airline to bring in guests to the province of La Union.

“[Taking the plane] is more convenient. SEAir is the only airline that flies to peculiar tourist destinations in the country and they’ve been doing it successfully. We believe they already know their market, so we rely greatly on them to bring in their expertise in the business,” said Thunderbird Resorts COO Fabio Moretti, an Italian.

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Launching its inaugural flight on April 14, SEAir’s 13-seater flies to San Fernando, La Union, thrice a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday). Moretti predicts that, in six months to one year, SEAir will be flying in their bigger planes into the region.

Even with the six-hour roadtrip from Manila, accommodations in the hotel are almost always full, especially on weekends. With SEAir now flying to the province, advanced booking of two or more weeks is recommended.

One of the resort’s latest attractions is the newly opened nine-hole golf course, sand-capped according to the specifications of the US Golf Association. Located at the highest point of Poro, it offers a panoramic view of the cliffs. Guests have been staying over just to play a good game of golf, said Moretti. The resort is already planning to expand to a full 18-hole course.

Natural environment

The property is designed around its natural environment. The old trees have been kept where they’ve always stood, and more trees are being grown. This is part of the company’s commitment to help preserve the environment. (Another advocacy is marine life preservation.)

Within the property is the Fiesta Casino, open 24 hours a day. Nearby is the Vegas Café, which offers Asian cuisine, and the Cabana Bar, with live band music provided by local and Manila-based artists.

The resort also offers city tours, not just to San Fernando but also to Baguio—a mere hour-and-a-half away. Yoga and other relaxation classes are available, and a gym is on the pipeline.

Its spectacular views have made the resort one of the north’s favorite wedding destinations.

Call (072)888-7777 or e-mail pororeservations@thunderbird-asia.com for more info.

balcita_RN

April 26th, 2010, 03:37 AM

wish ko lang sana may amusement park sa SFC... nung bata pa ako lagi nila sinasabi noon na yung wallace gagawing disneyland...

hugodiekonig

April 26th, 2010, 03:48 AM

wish ko lang sana may amusement park sa SFC... nung bata pa ako lagi nila sinasabi noon na yung wallace gagawing disneyland...

sana nga balcita RN, para naman hindi boring ang syudad natin, hehehe

ergit222

April 26th, 2010, 03:58 AM

wish ko lang sana may amusement park sa SFC... nung bata pa ako lagi nila sinasabi noon na yung wallace gagawing disneyland...
actually, yan din ang original plan sa wallace nun bago dumating ang thunderbird. the plan is to put up street malls (for shopping and dining) along the beach front, amusement and water parks, medium rise condominium buildings, world class hospital, retirement village, international school, 18 hole golf course and support facilities such as sewerage water treatment plant etc. Let's cross our fingers and hope that the thunderbird group would adopt some of these plans.
sulong san fernando!! :cheers:

hugodiekonig

April 26th, 2010, 04:16 AM

actually, yan din ang original plan sa wallace nun bago dumating ang thunderbird. the plan is to put up street malls (for shopping and dining) along the beach front, amusement and water parks, medium rise condominium buildings, world class hospital, retirement village, international school, 18 hole golf course and support facilities such as sewerage water treatment plant etc. Let's cross our fingers and hope that the thunderbird group would adopt some of these plans.
sulong san fernando!! :cheers:

Goosebumps ako ngayon. Yeah, sulong San fernando!!!:banana::banana::banana::dance::dance:

hugodiekonig

April 26th, 2010, 04:21 AM

hello ergit! naku, malapit nang mapuno ang thread na ito. gawa ka uli ng introduction para sa thread 2 natin. If you could, make it grand. If i have time, i'll make an introduction too, i-integrate ko nalang sa output mo. ok ba yun?

hugodiekonig

April 28th, 2010, 02:46 PM

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Sao Paolo, Brazil

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San Fernando City, La Union

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Santorini, Greece

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San Fernando City, La Union

balcita_RN

May 3rd, 2010, 02:46 PM

Sa pagitan ng Aringay at Agoo... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sundaebrain/4574107403/in/photostream/)

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ergit222

May 5th, 2010, 04:35 AM

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hugodiekonig

May 5th, 2010, 01:56 PM

ergit222

May 6th, 2010, 05:46 AM

sana dumami pang airlines ang ma-attract ng san fernando airport
pag nag-click yan...susunod yung mga iba, that's for sure. :cheers:

hugodiekonig

May 9th, 2010, 01:17 AM

Completed:
1. San Fernando International Airport
2. San Fernando Sanitary Landfill

Current:
1. Havilah and Manna Residencies Real Estate
2. Construction of Biday-Ilis Sur by-pass road (almost completely done)
3. Expansion of Thunderbird Resort Complex along Poro Point
4. Commercial buildings along the City Proper
5. San Fernando - Bagulin Road

Future:
1. Extention of Divertion Road to Bauang
2. SiTel Call Center Building at Poro Point
3. Re-construction of San Fernando City Plaza Auditorium
4. Development of the Poro Point
5. Cable Car link from SFC to Baguio
6. Expansion of the City Proper

ergit222

May 11th, 2010, 03:21 AM

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808 state

May 12th, 2010, 12:48 PM

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ergit222

May 13th, 2010, 03:17 AM

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ergit222

May 13th, 2010, 03:19 AM

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Scroll >>>>>>>>>>>>>>

balcita_RN

May 13th, 2010, 08:56 AM

My favorite place in CSFLU... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sundaebrain/4602833431/) :okay: :okay:

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So many memorable summers spent here....:cool:

balcita_RN

May 13th, 2010, 10:25 AM

San Fernando City, L.U. Wet Market (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sundaebrain/4602925979/)

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back in 2007 when it didn't have tiles and there were no stalls in the middle of the wide market paths...

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Wet Market @ CSFLU (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sundaebrain/4602969907/) with the stalls in the middle of the market's central paths...and tiles on the floors and on the stalls...

This is my third favorite place in San Fernando, L.U...

hugodiekonig

May 15th, 2010, 12:53 AM

dnU-vn4bEOc

ergit222

May 15th, 2010, 10:40 AM

true_north

May 15th, 2010, 04:37 PM

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Naga City Deck

May 16th, 2010, 07:52 AM

en route to the Ilocos Provinces - from Baguio City via Naguilian
April 26, 2010

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from our road trip, sa La Union lng ako nakakita ng ganyan sa gitna ng kalsada, parang glass marble, not the usual rectangular shape na nsa gitna, di ko kc alam kung ano twag dyan hehe
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Naga City Deck

May 16th, 2010, 07:57 AM

more La Union Pics

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hugodiekonig

May 16th, 2010, 03:15 PM

true_north

May 16th, 2010, 03:21 PM

^^ yeah i love those reflector things. the road looks like an airport runway at night :lol:

and i adore Thunderbird :cheers:

i was in LU from May 11-14 :)

hugodiekonig

May 16th, 2010, 03:31 PM

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hugodiekonig

May 16th, 2010, 03:41 PM

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Thunderbird Resort Golf Course

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San Fernando International Seaport

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Fiesta Casino Annex Under Construction

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San Fernando City Proper

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Shell Oil Depot

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hugodiekonig

May 16th, 2010, 03:53 PM

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San Fernando City Welcome Arch

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PHILUSA

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Traffic Jam at Pagdalagan Crossing

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Tan Building Under Construction

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Soon to Open! Jollibee Sevilla (Jollibee San Fernando 3) on May 21, 2010, 5am, Open 24 hours!!

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Entering (or Leaving?) San Fernando

hugodiekonig

May 16th, 2010, 04:01 PM

TO OPEN ON MAY 21!

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JOLLIBEE SAN FERNANDO CITY
BRGY. SEVILLA

The Third Jollibee branch of the City, Open 24 hours

harutopia7

May 17th, 2010, 02:39 AM

Wag lang sanang nakawin ulit. I remember meron din dating nilalagay na solar powered na reflector sa gitna ng mga kalsada, pero nawala lahat dahil ninanakaw. Mga kalsada dati sa La Union meron nun.

^^ yeah i love those reflector things. the road looks like an airport runway at night :lol:

and i adore Thunderbird :cheers:

i was in LU from May 11-14 :)

ergit222

May 17th, 2010, 06:28 AM

ergit222

May 17th, 2010, 07:47 AM

TO OPEN ON MAY 21!

http://photos.friendster.com/photos/14/64/56194641/2_970876108l.jpg

JOLLIBEE SAN FERNANDO CITY
BRGY. SEVILLA

The Third Jollibee branch of the City, Open 24 hours

wild rumor has it circulating in san fernando city that robinson's has bought the former philippine rabbit bus station lot and its surrounding vicinity just a stone throw away from the site of this new jollibee...abangan kung totoo nga ito.

hugodiekonig

May 17th, 2010, 11:12 AM

wild rumor has it circulating in san fernando city that robinson's has bought the former philippine rabbit bus station lot and its surrounding vicinity just a stone throw away from the site of this new jollibee...abangan kung totoo nga ito.

even my schoolmate in college told me about that. Basta ang sabi niya sa akin magpapatayo daw Robinsons ng mall somewhere south of the City Proper ng San Fernando. Sabi ko nga "di kaya sa Pangasinan sila iyon", sabi naman niya basta daw dito sa La Union. Anyway maliit lang ang frontage ng lote doon, pero malawak yung lote doon sa likod ng Phil. Rabbit and long enough for a Robinsons mall if ever.

hugodiekonig

May 17th, 2010, 11:28 AM

Naga City Deck

May 17th, 2010, 12:11 PM

whoa! salamat sa pagbisita sa La Union! Bale reflectorizer ata ang tawag dyan, i'm not sure.. Dati sticker lang iyon na inilalagay sa gitna ng kalsada, pero newest design yung mala-glass ngayon na inilalagay nila. Ang gandang tingnan yung mga reflectorizer pag gabi.
Hope you'll visit our small but beautiful province again!

i so like the reflectorizers hahaha i enjoyed it too. Sa La Union lng tlga ako nakakita ng ganun eh.

this is a night shot. fast moving lng kaya mdyo dancing din ung lights, di kaya ng camera hehe. sa San Fernando City rin kami nag dinner that time

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hugodiekonig

May 17th, 2010, 03:58 PM

i so like the reflectorizers hahaha i enjoyed it too. Sa La Union lng tlga ako nakakita ng ganun eh.

this is a night shot. fast moving lng kaya mdyo dancing din ung lights, di kaya ng camera hehe. sa San Fernando City rin kami nag dinner that time

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ang cute nga ng Glass Cat's eye na iyan (iyon pala ang tawag doon sabi ni ergit222) ang sarap apak-apakan pag nasa gilid ako ng highway, at pag gabi ang gandang pagmasdan sa highway pag bumabiyahe ako pauwi sa bahay

Naga City Deck

May 18th, 2010, 10:50 AM

ohh Glass Cat's Eye pala twag dyan hehe thanks for the info :)

Edmundtanso

May 18th, 2010, 04:47 PM

miss San Fernando City!

hugodiekonig

May 19th, 2010, 12:35 AM

miss San Fernando City!

balik po kayo dito :):):)

hugodiekonig

May 19th, 2010, 11:49 AM

By Jennilyne C. Role

San Fernando City, La Union (14 May) -- Amidst victory of the elected local officials, mostly incumbent, in the City of San Fernando, the proclamation held recently at the People?s Hall, City Hall, this city, was full of emotions and laughter.

Mayor Pablo C. Ortega, on his second term in the office, was seen emotionally sad despite victory of almost candidates under his party, except for his vice-mayor incumbent Pancracio Nisce who lost 100 votes (24,724 votes) only against his rival Hermenegildo Gualberto, an independent candidate, with 24,824 votes, and one city councilor candidate in the person of Antonio Marquez who ranked number 13.

Re-elected Congressman of the 1st District of La Union Congressman Victor Ortega, initiated the peace move with Gualberto with emphasis to working hand-in-hand for the people and forgetting the grudges of the pass campaign period.

Cong. Ortega had a one-on-one talk with Mayor Ortega and Vice-Mayor Gualberto at the proclamation site where he urged the shaking of hands of the two fathers of the city which was positively responded by the two parties.

When asked about how it feels to be the elected vice-mayor, Gualberto humbly said, "I can?t say anything for now, I?m speechless. I guess, the victory has not yet entered into my nerves."

"I just want to thank everyone who supported and had given their trust on me," Gualberto added.

Mayor Ortega was also seen teary-eyed when his son Francisco "Paulo" Ortega, number two of the newly-elected city councilor with 35,695 votes was proclaimed while re-elected Governor Manuel Ortega?s family were also crying when son newly-elected Alfredo Pablo Ortega, with 37,144 votes was proclaimed being the number one city councilor.

After which, laughter among the elected officials including the viewing public surrounded the proclamation site.

Among the other winning councilors include Jonathan Orros (33,828 votes), Rodolfo Abat (31,754 votes), Joseph Bernard Valero (30,783), Joseph de Guzman (30,038 votes), Andre Dacanay (29,334 votes), Florentino Flores (29,077 votes), Marylin Jucar (28,190 votes), Lolita Dyquiangco (28,093 votes), Ramon Laudencia (24,972 votes), and Wilfredo Ordoño (21,822 votes). (PIA R1/La Union)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p100514.htm&no=18&r=r01&y=&mo=

hugodiekonig

May 19th, 2010, 11:58 AM

La Union Celebrates 160th Foundation Anniversary
Administrator

Aringay Wins 1st Governor’s Cup Open Women’s
Beach Volleyball Tournament
Israel O. Rudio, PITO

After bagging the 1st runner up plum of the 1st Governor’s Cup Inter-Town Open Basketball Tournament last year, Aringay once again proves itself as one of the sports power house towns of La Union as it bagged the Championship Crown of the 1st Governor’s Cup Inter-Town Open Women’s Beach Volleyball Tournament at Sea Park Beach Resort in the City of San Fernando.

Ilocos Region Athletic Association (ILOCOS) Veterans Susana Manabat and Arlyn Domondon of Aringay simply outclassed City Government of San Fernando standouts Marinol P. Quilon and Novalyn Obinque as the former swept the first two sets of their best of three championship match. Team Aringay received cash prize in the amount of PhP 8,000 plus trophy while Team City of San Fernando received PhP 6,000 plus trophy.

Mega Jobs Fair
Charlie Balanon, PITO

As a manifestation of its support to the people of La Union, the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) did it share in celebrating the 160th Foundation Anniversary of the province in coordination with the Department of Labor & Employment (DoLE), Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), LORMA Colleges, LGUs, various employeers and other agency partners by successfully spearheading the conduct of La Union Mega Jobs Fair on February 22 & 24, 2010 at the LORMA Colleges Gymnasium, Barangay Carlatan, City of San Fernando, La Union and Jose D. Aspiras Civic Center, Agoo, La Union, respectively.

The event was able to reach out 2,323 applicants, 666 of whom were determined qualified, 1,165 were scheduled for further interview, 135 for examination or testing, 135 for manpooling and 19 were hired on the spot.

Operation Rang-ay Iti Barangay
By: Victor B. Dacanay, PITO

More of La Union's 160th Foundation Anniversary (http://www.launion.gov.ph/news.php?extend.175)

hugodiekonig

May 19th, 2010, 04:32 PM

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Brgy. Sevilla, San Fernando City, La Union

Edmundtanso

May 20th, 2010, 06:53 AM

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Brgy. Sevilla, San Fernando City, La Union

wow...this is not very far from our home =)

Edmundtanso

May 20th, 2010, 06:53 AM

balik po kayo dito :):):)

maybe next year. Is the airport in operational already?

hugodiekonig

May 21st, 2010, 02:23 AM

maybe next year. Is the airport in operational already?

Yes, it is. SEAIR flies to and from San Fernando every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. No international flights yet, but hopefully magkaroon narin in the future.

Edmundtanso

May 21st, 2010, 07:19 AM

Yes, it is. SEAIR flies to and from San Fernando every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. No international flights yet, but hopefully magkaroon narin in the future.

Great news! thanks, maybe next time when I go back to PI I will just take Sea air from Manila. Thanks

river_falcon

May 21st, 2010, 12:08 PM

wow.. so magkakaron na ng robinsons sa san fdo??? wow! nice

hugodiekonig

May 21st, 2010, 01:17 PM

wow.. so magkakaron na ng robinsons sa san fdo??? wow! nice

sana nga magkaroon na para naman makausad na talaga ang ekonomiya ng San F:banana2::banana2::cheer::cheer:ernando

hugodiekonig

May 21st, 2010, 11:58 PM

City’s scholarship program for ages 15 to 18 ratified into law

by:William Jun Garcia

On ordinance establishing a scholarship program for high school and college students, 15 to 18 years old, was passed by the City Council, led by Vice- Mayor Pancrasio Q. Nisce on May 5, 2009.

Known as City Ordinance No. 2008-011, the scholarship program, referred to as the eSKolar ng Katipunan ng Kabataan Educational Program caters to the poor but deserving students with a family whose gross income does not exceed P60,000 yearly.

The said ordinance is only in effect to bonafide residents of the city and having an average grade not lower than 85 percent with no grade lower than 83 percent in all subjects enrolled immediately before the application of scholarship; a registered member of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC); and a registered member of the Katipunan ng Kabataan.

Twenty(20) slots each for high school and college are accommodated, according to the ordinance. New scholars will be accommodated as soon as there are vacancies, it also said.

All qualified applicants will submit their requirements to the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation president for approval starting April 1 to May 31 each year. The required documents to be submitted include the photocopy of grades and latest income tax return of parents or a Certificate of Tax Exemption from the Bureau of Internal Revenue; and certification from the COMELEC that applicant is a registered Katipunan ng Kabataan member.

Grantees are required to maintain an average of 83 percent with no lower than 80 percent in any of the academic courses. No incomplete or dropped marks in any subjects. Each scholar must carry each year or semester the full-load prescribed by the applicant’s course while enjoying the privileges of the scholarship.

Six-thousand pesos yearly would be received by the beneficiaries in high school while college students receive P5, 000 per semester to cover tuition and matriculation fees, it was learned. It is claimed from the months May to July for the first semester and October to December for the second semester. Failure to claim on time means forfeiture.

The scholarship fund comes from the coffers of the city SK Federation fund.

http://www.sanfernandocity.gov.ph/news/news159.php

balcita_RN

May 22nd, 2010, 05:27 AM

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Taken from: Cabaroan SFLU Connections Facebook
Photo credits to the person who took them

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2010, 04:24 PM

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Jollibee San Fernando City, Brgy. Sevilla (Jollibee 3)

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Jollibee at Jollibee San Fernando Plaza (Jollibee 1)

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2010, 04:26 PM

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Road Stud Glass Reflector Ball or Glass Cat's Eye

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hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2010, 04:41 PM

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Darigayos Point

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Our Lady of Namacpacan

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2010, 04:44 PM

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City Hall

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May 24th, 2010, 04:46 PM

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chris_tian

May 24th, 2010, 05:18 PM

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fly high BALAOAN

ergit222

May 26th, 2010, 06:23 AM

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May 26th, 2010, 06:34 AM

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65 hectares development. 15 hectares devoted to The Point Residences

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May 26th, 2010, 06:39 AM

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May 26th, 2010, 06:42 AM

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ergit222

May 26th, 2010, 11:26 AM

fV9cECIVSjk

hugodiekonig

May 26th, 2010, 01:26 PM

hindi daw magpapatayo ang robinsons ng mall sa san fernando. Magic mall daw. is this true?

Ephesus29

May 30th, 2010, 08:27 AM

Ephesus29

May 30th, 2010, 08:30 AM

Where have I been all these time. Truly a magnificent sights to visit for every avid traveller like me. Greetings from Vienna,Austria.

Ephesus29

May 30th, 2010, 08:36 AM

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Sure looks like the Greek island of Santorini. Stunning...just too bad...I've been married for almost thirty years...oh..just may be...30th or 35th wedding anniversary. Would be wonderful.

Ephesus29

May 30th, 2010, 09:15 AM

296619

May 30th, 2010, 12:53 PM

Superv!!, breathtaking, "mystical" a natural beauty for everyone to enjoy.Wow..way to go..

Ganda ng Kaykayo... First time ko yan nakita sa Living Asia Channel...:)^^

hugodiekonig

May 30th, 2010, 03:44 PM

Ganda ng Kaykayo... First time ko yan nakita sa Living Asia Channel...:)^^

Yeah, it is now becoming a popular resort here in our province. Hope you can come visiting this resort, and to our magnificent beaches as well.:banana::banana:

ergit222

May 31st, 2010, 06:27 AM

Thank you ergitt222 for this thread. Very informative, and oh the photos are stunning, pix of different foods made me famish, the exquisite beauty of all the palces to see in the city and its vicinity are all superv.

You're welcome, Ephesus29. Hope you can drop by La Union province when you have the chance to visit the Philippines. :cheers:

hakz2007

May 31st, 2010, 07:17 AM

^^Ephesus, you should visit La Union and have a taste of the sweet grapes being produced there :okay:

hakz2007

May 31st, 2010, 07:20 AM

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San Fernando is such a beautiful city. I always passed by the city whenever I go to Northern Luzon....:cheers:

Ephesus29

May 31st, 2010, 07:25 AM

You're welcome, Ephesus29. Hope you can drop by La Union province when you have the chance to visit the Philippines. :cheers:

I certainly will, my wife & I, and our freinds from Switzerland and Germany will be travelling with us sometimes next year. The tentative itinirary would be to drive around Northern Luzon, starting from R2. We're all looking forward with much excitement.

hakz2007

May 31st, 2010, 07:29 AM

The New Genre of BSP Buildings
MANILA, May 29 (PNA) -- New and aesthetically-pleasing changes in the workplace often evoke a sense of pride in the worker. With this in mind, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has incorporated new design elements in its new branch buildings.

The first of the "new genre" of BSP branch buildings is the BSP’s new Tuguegarao Branch which was completed in 2009 on a 9,000-square meter lot within the regional government center north of Luzon.

BSP Architect Aimee Aquino explained that while echoing the architecture of the BSP Main Complex in Manila, with its box-type form and repeating windows, the new genre features the incorporation of curvilinear lines for a more "modern" look.

Aquino added that the new branch building in Tuguegarao still carries the BSP Main Complex’s repeating square windows, steel fence, horizontal rectilinear form and classic gray color --elements which, as originally conceived by Gabriel Formoso and partners, signify stability and strength.

The new set of branch buildings infuses a circular element into a purely boxed design. "The harmonized and updated architectural form," according to Aquino, "depicts adaptability to change while maintaining the link from past to present."

This superimposed circular element houses the lobby, Aquino said, adding that the lobby floor features a BSP seal that fits exactly into the circular glass and aluminum structure.

"BSP Tuguegarao, being located in a hot area, also incorporates an interior courtyard --complete with a bamboo plant, various shrubs, polished black stones and beige pebbles," Aquino said.

According to the Regional Monetary Affairs Sub-Sector (RMASS), the BSP’s Pampanga and Legazpi City branches are next to bear this exciting new genre.

BSP Pampanga will be inaugurated this June while the Legazpi City branch will be opened the following month, according to RMASS Deputy Director Ruben Banog.

Banog said that future planned constructions include the BSP branches in Naga and Zamboanga.

There are presently 18 BSP branches located all over the Philippines --from as far north as Ilocos Norte to as far south as Zamboanga Del Sur-- in addition to the three regional offices in San Fernando City in La Union, Cebu City and Davao City.

Regional offices perform cash operations, cash administration, bank supervision and gold buying operations while the branches perform cash operations and administration, and in certain areas, gold buying operations.

Each of the BSP regional offices and branches also has an Economic and Financial Learning Center (EFLC) which allows students and researchers access to copies of BSP issuances, publications and other reference materials on money, credit, banking and related topics. (PNA) http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=10&rid=278585