Kanino ba dapat mapunta ang BPPC... Bauang o La Union.. :) hehehehe... kagaya ng LA UNION METRO WATER... LA UNION ata ang may ari


LU province po,, pero may share pa din ang Bauang na nid bayaran, cguro ung real property tax na share ng Bauang..

^^^^skyway kaya??
hehe
expressway nlng, parang sa sctex na pntulo mga bundok,,east part ng province pwede dun ,,hehe

I think foreigner siya. Lets speak in english as best as we can so he would understand hehhe

I think 6 lanes is very costly,especially maraming properties rito ang malapit sa highway,ang iba pa nga ay even less than 10 meters from the centerline of the highway-a violation of the building code. Magiging magastos na iyon para sa just compensation,since may imminent domain ang govt pero kailangan parin iyon para mabayaran ang mga mawawalan ng property


Ituloy dapat ang pinaplano noon na Trans La Union highway,actually hnd lang natin alam ,pero naumpisahan na iyon.ito yung divertion road ngyon sa San Juan at San Fernando.actually hanggang Pugo iyon

uu nga eh dibale kesa walang gumagamit dba... may NFA... maganda rin area yung sa Quinavire. dun sa tabi nyo HUGO.. hehehehehe....


ang JOCES ba kilala sa Santo Tomas? and other part of La Union???

Malapit lang sa bahay namin ang NFA. 100meters lang (uy alam na nila kung saan ang bahay namin he3)

^^^^oo, ung south ng Bauang pwedeng gawing industrial park, tabing dagat, plains at situated near sa hway pa..


i dunno anu n progress sa pag hahanap ng mga Lopez ng lupa para sa isang power plant uli after i give up nila bppc,, sabi mama ko nun mtunog na sa caba sila hanap..

grade 1 o 2 ako nun, ang final 3 na pnagpilian para pagpatayuan ng bppc nun e Bacnotan, Bauang at Sto.Tomas.. pero eventually Bauang npunta si bppc..

Wala na ata yung tourism complex sa bauang nun,inapprove noon ni mayor bobby de guzman noong 2008.meron pa ba iyon ngayon kuya park hyun?

may nabasa ako. Lopezes only own 14% of BPPC.i do not know who owns the other 86%

yup kilala xa, kasi may mlaking Joces din sa Agoonun ngka joces sa agoo, nmatay ung 2 funeraria d2 sto.tomas,, naiwan nlng e 2..

sa rosario e malaks si abellera,, which is nag originate din sa Bauang..

mukhang may klaban na sila ngyn, ung st.peter,, lalo na may chapel n rin ang st.peter sa sfc cbd..

Si catleya sa sfc wala na. St peter na sya ngayon.may sy peter narin sa Bangar.i think meron rin somewhere Rosario or Santo Tomas

Si Joces ang naghahari rito sa La Union.

I think foreigner siya. Lets speak in english as best as we can so he would understand hehhe

I think 6 lanes is very costly,especially maraming properties rito ang malapit sa highway,ang iba pa nga ay even less than 10 meters from the centerline of the highway-a violation of the building code. Magiging magastos na iyon para sa just compensation,since may imminent domain ang govt pero kailangan parin iyon para mabayaran ang mga mawawalan ng property


Ituloy dapat ang pinaplano noon na Trans La Union highway,actually hnd lang natin alam ,pero naumpisahan na iyon.ito yung divertion road ngyon sa San Juan at San Fernando.actually hanggang Pugo iyon

TRANS LA UNION.... wow that would be GREAT... maganda para naman y ung mga liblib na lugar di mahirapan

^^^^
nkpag bayad na ata,, pero dpa lahat,, sa provincial government sila may malaking utang, kasi ngkamali ng computation ung dting provincial assessor nun tym nag open si bppc

Siguro nga rin. Unti unti nman na atang binabayaran iyon

TRANS LA UNION.... wow that would be GREAT... maganda para naman y ung mga liblib na lugar di mahirapan

Sinabi iyan ng dating municipal engr ng naguilian sa akin na kakilala ko.

Wala na ata yung tourism complex sa bauang nun,inapprove noon ni mayor bobby de guzman noong 2008.meron pa ba iyon ngayon kuya park hyun?

may mga INVESTORS noon na KOREANS.. para develop ang PUDOC.. kaso.. wala na.... :)

ang ganda talaga ng la union... kelan kaya magkakaroon ng SM at Robinsons sa La Union?

Hello kingvince! Welcome to San Fernando City and La Union Province forum? You are always welcome here!

Salamat sa pag appreciate sa province nmin! Sana ay makapasyal karin dito pinaka kilala ang La Union sa Beaches nito

Abt sa Robinsons,may drawing plans na at may lote na sila sa San Fernando,but the date of construction is still to be determined. We wait till Robinsons Pangasinan opens in early 2012. Baka sa 2013 umpisahan na ang Robinsos rito

About sa SM,may ginagawa ngayon na urban development plan sa Poro Point sa San Fernando including an SM mall.target date of construction might be on 2013 or 2015

So far Puregold is currently looking for a viable location also in San Fernando.construcition maybe this 2012 or 2013

as of this moment 1590 na ang name.. and working naman na..

Private firm ba iyon or private rin pero may share ang government(subsdiary)?

Kanino ba dapat mapunta ang BPPC... Bauang o La Union.. :) hehehehe... kagaya ng LA UNION METRO WATER... LA UNION ata ang may ari

Dapat sa Bauang govt cla mgbayad ng tax. Inangkin nlng ngayon ng PGLU

Private firm ba iyon or private rin pero may share ang government(subsdiary)?

oppps.. i will ask the the right person tomorrow :)

LU province po,, pero may share pa din ang Bauang na nid bayaran, cguro ung real property tax na share ng Bauang..

Un 1.57 billion na utang,sa bauang yun.pero yung magegenerate na tax mula 2010 onwards ay mapupunta na sa Bauang at La Union govt.yup siguro real property tax.marami namang klase ng tax

Si catleya sa sfc wala na. St peter na sya ngayon.may sy peter narin sa Bangar.i think meron rin somewhere Rosario or Santo Tomas

Si Joces ang naghahari rito sa La Union.


dati nun dba sikat st.peter, lahat ng mamamatay sa hosp e sbhin mo 99% e joces ang tnatwagan..

pero lately, lumalakas ang St.Peter,, Joces p din ang Hari pero malaking percentage na ang naalis sa dominance nito sa LU market..

may mga INVESTORS noon na KOREANS.. para develop ang PUDOC.. kaso.. wala na.... :)

Siguro sila na yung pumunta sa Alaminos nun,iyon yung sinasabing aqua center

Baka umurong sila dahil pangit ang location.nabagyo rin noong bgyong pepeng.walang magandang kalsada na papunta roon,brgy road lang

oppps.. i will ask the the right person tomorrow :)

Sige hehehe

Un 1.57 billion na utang,sa bauang yun.pero yung magegenerate na tax mula 2010 onwards ay mapupunta na sa Bauang at La Union govt.yup siguro real property tax.marami namang klase ng tax
^^^^real property tax un,kasi provincial assessor ang ngkamali sa computation nun..
cge sa Bauang n lahat ang babayaran para wala ng talo talo,hehehe

dati nun dba sikat st.peter, lahat ng mamamatay sa hosp e sbhin mo 99% e joces ang tnatwagan..

pero lately, lumalakas ang St.Peter,, Joces p din ang Hari pero malaking percentage na ang naalis sa dominance nito sa LU market..

Naku magandang competition kapag ganito,lalo pat dumarami ang population ay dumarami rin ang mortalities.

Maganda ng business strategy ng Joces,at ngayon nakikilala narin sila sa Ilocos Sur

^^^^real property tax un,kasi provincial assessor ang ngkamali sa computation nun..
cge sa Bauang n lahat ang babayaran para wala ng talo talo,hehehe

Sa Bauang naman kasi ang location,so definitely Bauang rin ang lucky beneficiary he3 haay ang laki nun 1.57 billion!

Naku magandang competition kapag ganito,lalo pat dumarami ang population ay dumarami rin ang mortalities.

Maganda ng business strategy ng Joces,at ngayon nakikilala narin sila sa Ilocos Sur

itong business lang na ito ang mahirap magpromo....
di naman pede na
1. DIE now pay later....
2. Buy 1 take 1..
hehehehehe... just for laugh guys... pero tgnan nyo naman ang pag BOOM ng JOCES... at naakyat ko na ang Building nila.... before iwan ko kung anu bago ngayun.. scary lang din pag umakyat... lolz:nuts:

Sa Bauang naman kasi ang location,so definitely Bauang rin ang lucky beneficiary he3 haay ang laki nun 1.57 billion!


sa Bauang nga ang location pero di ibig sabhin na walang share ang provincial government db??

sa Bauang nga ang location pero di ibig sabhin na walang share ang provincial government db??

merun at merun pero... mostly gumagalaw probinsya... :) anyway.. ang mportante ngayun... nagbabayad na sila... :)

sa Bauang nga ang location pero di ibig sabhin na walang share ang provincial government db??

Yup may share rin(i think mas malaki),since practically "sa kanila" yung power plant

merun at merun pero... mostly gumagalaw probinsya... :) anyway.. ang mportante ngayun... nagbabayad na sila... :)

Good at nagbabayad sila at hnd na dumaan sa mga kasu-kasuhan sa korte

Yup may share rin(i think mas malaki),since practically "sa kanila" yung power plant
if im not mistaken may nkuha n an provincial government sa sale ng bppc..
ewan ko lng kung may nkuha ng share ang Bauang

^^^^
kung parang csi sa mangaldan,, okey na.. mganda at malinis ang csi mangaldan..bagay eto sa paringao area..

May CSI Mangaldan na? Saan?

^^ hmm i think so. I-reserch ko muna ito pag naka online na ako sa pc

May CSI Mangaldan na? Saan?
^^^^
sa may hway,, ung dating bakanteng lupa tabi ng church nito..gnda xa at maayos
may electonis billboard pa sa harap.
ngbukasn din csi rosales at csi urbiztondo
soon n din csi tayug

sana nman last na ung csi a tayug no para sa pangasinan..

sana next n d2 LU,,

CSI Rosario
CSI Bacnotan
CSI Paringao
CSI Agoo
CSI Balaoan

sana nman last na ung csi a tayug no para sa pangasinan..

sana next n d2 LU,,

CSI Rosario
CSI Bacnotan
CSI Paringao
CSI Agoo
CSI Balaoan

CSI BAUANG naman ah wag CSI Paringao..... kasi lahat ng binigay mo bro. panay TOWN ang Paringao lang ang Barrio... :)...

lol hanggang CSI na lang ba tayo?

lol hanggang CSI na lang ba tayo?

hehehehe.... WALTERMART sana...

sana nman last na ung csi a tayug no para sa pangasinan..

sana next n d2 LU,,

CSI Rosario
CSI Bacnotan
CSI Paringao
CSI Agoo
CSI Balaoan

Planned ang nasa Bacnotan according sa wiki,pero Magic hnd CSI

Planned ang nasa Bacnotan according sa wiki,pero Magic hnd CSI


^^^^
sana db ang nilagay ko, kasi sariling kong wish list un, sa nkikita kong potential n mga bayan..

lol hanggang CSI na lang ba tayo?

Magandang tanong iyan

At ang sagot, makikita next year 2012

Malalaman kung tuloy ang Puregold at SM Savemore or sa 2013

CSI BAUANG naman ah wag CSI Paringao..... kasi lahat ng binigay mo bro. panay TOWN ang Paringao lang ang Barrio... :)...


^^^^
cnadya kong CSI Paringao xa kasi kilala nman Paringao bilang beach resort capital ng LU, at sa tingin ko pwede pa isa png csi sa Bauang,,hehe,, kaya un.. malay natin ung next e CSI Kaykayo..

^^^^
sana db ang nilagay ko, kasi sariling kong wish list un, sa nkikita kong potential n mga bayan..

Yup,tama. Bawat bayan ay mahahatak ang mga mamimili sa kani-kanilang lugar,at hindi na kaiangan pang mag-out of town

lol hanggang CSI na lang ba tayo?


^^^^
infairness mgnda na ang csi s ngyn, lalo n mga bago nilang bukas n mall at supermarkets..sa pangalan xmpre di kilala ksi region 1 lng eto meron d tulad ng puregold, at lalo n sm at robinsons..

proud ako kasi tulad ng st.joseph drugstore, rang-ay bank, magic mall, ang csi ay nagmula xa region 1..

hehehehe.... WALTERMART sana...

:gossip: dati rin silang nagpunta sa sfc,pero hnd natuloy


Puregold ang mas malakas ngayon

lol hanggang CSI na lang ba tayo?


tulad ng Pangasinan,, sinimulan ng CSI ang malling culture dun, upto date, ilan n ba csi sa Pangasinan??

dun nkita ng mga SM at Robinsons potential ng Pangasinan kaya ayan, may SM City Rosales na, at soon to open Robinsons sa may Calasiao..
tpos start n mag reclaim ng lupa para SM Dagupan..
ang Puregold e mag open plng sila 1st store sa Lingayen,

^^^^
infairness mgnda na ang csi s ngyn, lalo n mga bago nilang bukas n mall at supermarkets..sa pangalan xmpre di kilala ksi region 1 lng eto meron d tulad ng puregold, at lalo n sm at robinsons..

proud ako kasi tulad ng st.joseph drugstore, rang-ay bank, magic mall, ang csi ay nagmula xa region 1..

Pero sna lng din magkaroon rin sila ng major facelift sa csi sa san fernando,lalo na aa facade nito. Hindi na kasi appealing sa mga tao.

^^^^
cnadya kong CSI Paringao xa kasi kilala nman Paringao bilang beach resort capital ng LU, at sa tingin ko pwede pa isa png csi sa Bauang,,hehe,, kaya un.. malay natin ung next e CSI Kaykayo..

parang may BIAS... hehehehe... pero ok na RIN CSI paringao... mga katunggali bayan ng LA UNION... natawa naman ako sa CSI kaykayo... masyadong malalim yung kaykayo...

JOCES MALL kaya... :) parang pangit... ;)

Pero sna lng din magkaroon rin sila ng major facelift sa csi sa san fernando,lalo na aa facade nito. Hindi na kasi appealing sa mga tao.


sana nga, pero mhina ang mga retail outlets jn csi biday,,bench at penshoppe lng ata mlakas sa 2nd floor

parang may BIAS... hehehehe... pero ok na RIN CSI paringao... mga katunggali bayan ng LA UNION... natawa naman ako sa CSI kaykayo... masyadong malalim yung kaykayo...

JOCES MALL kaya... :) parang pangit... ;)

Madi diay Joces mall hehehe.maraming matatakot bumili :lol:

parang may BIAS... hehehehe... pero ok na RIN CSI paringao... mga katunggali bayan ng LA UNION... natawa naman ako sa CSI kaykayo... masyadong malalim yung kaykayo...

JOCES MALL kaya... :) parang pangit... ;)


kung may JOCES MALL man, NEVER akong kakain sa Food Court nito,,NEVER!!

CSI The City Mall Dagupan Lucao District, Dagupan City, Pangasinan
CSI The City Mall San Fernando San Fernando City, La Union
CSI Market Square Malimgas Market, Dagupan City, Pangasinan
CSI Warehouse Club Alaminos Romulo Hiway, Alaminos City, Pangasinan
CSI Warehouse Club San Carlos Poblacion, San Carlos City, Pangasinan[6]
CSI Warehouse Club Urdaneta Nancayasan, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan
CSI Main A.B. Fernandez Ave, Dagupan City, Pangasinan
CSI Bayambang Rizal Ave, Bayambang, Pangasinan[7]
CSI Malasiqui Malasiqui, Pangasinan
CSI Mangaldan Mangaldan, Pangasinan
CSI Urdaneta Urdaneta, Pangasinan
CSI Baguio Naguilian Road, Baguio
CSI Candon Candon, Ilocos Sur
CSI Tayug Tayug, Pangasinan (soon to open)[8][9]
CSI Rosales Rosales, Pangasinan

^^

Haha,, malay niyo Joces Mall sing laki ng MOa ayaw niyo un? hehe.. just kidding :) ;)

kung may JOCES MALL man, NEVER akong kakain sa Food Court nito,,NEVER!!

just for fun lang po..
PROUD PO AKO SA JOCES KASI NAGIIMPROVE KASI SILA
SINCE naguumpisa sila at pancin ko kasi ang JOCES ONE STOP SHOP NA...

KUNG SAKALI at wag naman sana
JOCES FOOD COURT alam nyo na specialty
Cesna Flower shop
Joces Party needs
JoliteesBakeshop
Gown Rentals
Joces Grocery
Joces Beauty Salon and Spa
Rent a Car
--------------------- :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

CSI The City Mall Dagupan Lucao District, Dagupan City, Pangasinan
CSI The City Mall San Fernando San Fernando City, La Union
CSI Market Square Malimgas Market, Dagupan City, Pangasinan
CSI Warehouse Club Alaminos Romulo Hiway, Alaminos City, Pangasinan
CSI Warehouse Club San Carlos Poblacion, San Carlos City, Pangasinan[6]
CSI Warehouse Club Urdaneta Nancayasan, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan
CSI Main A.B. Fernandez Ave, Dagupan City, Pangasinan
CSI Bayambang Rizal Ave, Bayambang, Pangasinan[7]
CSI Malasiqui Malasiqui, Pangasinan
CSI Mangaldan Mangaldan, Pangasinan
CSI Urdaneta Urdaneta, Pangasinan
CSI Baguio Naguilian Road, Baguio
CSI Candon Candon, Ilocos Sur
CSI Tayug Tayug, Pangasinan (soon to open)[8][9]
CSI Rosales Rosales, Pangasinan

PUREGOLD NA YUN...

just for fun lang po..
PROUD PO AKO SA JOCES KASI NAGIIMPROVE KASI SILA
SINCE naguumpisa sila at pancin ko kasi ang JOCES ONE STOP SHOP NA...

KUNG SAKALI at wag naman sana
JOCES FOOD COURT alam nyo na specialty
Cesna Flower shop
Joces Party needs
JoliteesBakeshop
Gown Rentals
Joces Grocery
Joces Beauty Salon and Spa
Rent a Car
--------------------- :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Simmakit tyan ko manong :lol::lol::lol:

One stop shop da met talaga gamin wahahaha mayat mayat!

kung may JOCES MALL man, NEVER akong kakain sa Food Court nito,,NEVER!!

Matatakot akong bumili diyan baka madeds ako diyan wahahaha :lol:

Tawa parin ako ng tawa sa post ni kuya park wahaha :lol: di pa ako mka get over

Simmakit tyan ko manong :lol::lol::lol:

One stop shop da met talaga gamin wahahaha mayat mayat!

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
PROUD AKO SA KANILA... nakikilala ang BAUANG dahil sa SERVICE NILA!
at madaming tao ang nagtratrabaho dahil sa KANYA...

sana nga, pero mhina ang mga retail outlets jn csi biday,,bench at penshoppe lng ata mlakas sa 2nd floor

Kaya nga

Malakas rin yung nisce clinic,cdr king at rusty lopez

Yung iba,ewan ko nalang.sana may sales rin sila

ive red ung ilocos region thread,, sad,, nag start ng magkaroon ng conflict..
sana d tayo madamay, wag n muna tayong mag post dun ng reply regarding sa ipost ng iba..

Kaya nga

Malakas rin yung nisce clinic,cdr king at rusty lopez

Yung iba,ewan ko nalang.sana may sales rin sila

Kasi naman mas marami TAMBAY! dun sa CSI...

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
PROUD AKO SA KANILA... nakikilala ang BAUANG dahil sa SERVICE NILA!
at madaming tao ang nagtratrabaho dahil sa KANYA...

:okay::rock:

:okay::rock:

:okay::rock:

Sa patay nabubuhay ang mga nagtatrabaho diyan

Nafefeature lagi ito sa tv - sa ANC noon at sa show ni Jessica Soho(proudly from La Union)

ive red ung ilocos region thread,, sad,, nag start ng magkaroon ng conflict..
sana d tayo madamay, wag n muna tayong mag post dun ng reply regarding sa ipost ng iba..

anung issue regarding dun...

:okay::rock:

:okay::rock:

:okay::rock:

Sa patay nabubuhay ang mga nagtatrabaho diyan

Nafefeature lagi ito sa tv - sa ANC noon at sa show ni Jessica Soho(proudly from La Union)

CLASSMATE ni JESSICA si CESAR ng JOCES... :)
malay mo kaw ang CE ng MALL nila Hugo...:banana::banana::banana:

ive red ung ilocos region thread,, sad,, nag start ng magkaroon ng conflict..
sana d tayo madamay, wag n muna tayong mag post dun ng reply regarding sa ipost ng iba..

Nakakainis lang. Di na kasi tulad ng dati ang mga forumers diyan sa Down Under (hindi Australia) na kahit may conflict ay atleast matino paring kausap ang kaalitan,may reading comprehension at matalino

bat kailangang mag away kung ang motibo lang naman natin ay sharing of ideas kung anu mga developments ng bawat lugar. Naniniwala ako na sa THREAD natin marunong ang mga forumers.. :)

anung issue regarding dun...

Nagumpisa kasi sa isang forumer ng Down Under saying that Ilocos' riches ay katas ng tabako na pangit daw pakinggan.ayun, conflicts started

Kasi naman mas marami TAMBAY! dun sa CSI...

"tara,kita tayo sa csi tapos punta tayo sa ______ (outside csi)" :lol: ginagawang rendezvous ang csi he3

"tara,kita tayo sa csi tapos punta tayo sa ______ (outside csi)" :lol: ginagawang rendezvous ang csi he3

san yan.... baka palagi ka dun..... hanapin ko nga yung SM BAUANG na ginawa ko... pede bang ipost kaya dito yun :):):)

bat kailangang mag away kung ang motibo lang naman natin ay sharing of ideas kung anu mga developments ng bawat lugar. Naniniwala ako na sa THREAD natin marunong ang mga forumers.. :)

Iyan ang sinasabi ng isa na motive daw niya,tinetest niya raw on how the forumers shouls act and react pag may ganoong issue

I think unethical yun sa isang forum,kasi public forum ito at iba iba ang sentimento at interpretation ng mga makakabasa,and yung sinabi pa niya ay very insulting sa mga ilocanos. Tapos ayun nagkaroon na ng mga conflicts

Kasi naman mas marami TAMBAY! dun sa CSI...

pero malakas ang grocery, st.joseph, mcdo at goldilocks d2,, pati shakeys taas din sales..

san yan.... baka palagi ka dun..... hanapin ko nga yung SM BAUANG na ginawa ko... pede bang ipost kaya dito yun :):):)

Hahaha i mean halimbawa ay magkakaibigan tapos may magcecelebrate ng birthday,tapos magtatawag sa bahay nila.gagawing meeting place ang csi,parang ganoon
:lol: ni wala man lang sila binili na kahit ano roon hehehe

bat kailangang mag away kung ang motibo lang naman natin ay sharing of ideas kung anu mga developments ng bawat lugar. Naniniwala ako na sa THREAD natin marunong ang mga forumers.. :)
^^^^
i agree on this,, kasi sa thread dun mo mamit lahat ng ibat ibang tao, may mga taong pareho kau ng opinion, at meron din ung salungat sa pniniwala mo..
ok lng mka basa ng negative comments sa bayan mo o probinsya bsta wag nman ung foul..

Hahaha i mean halimbawa ay magkakaibigan tapos may magcecelebrate ng birthday,tapos magtatawag sa bahay nila.gagawing meeting place ang csi,parang ganoon
:lol: ni wala man lang sila binili na kahit ano roon hehehe

hehehehe.. ako sa GROCERY... hehehehe... biro may nabili ako... di yung WINDOw lang

lets just all be cool and light headed, ksi pag uminit ulo e magagaya tau sa Region 2 na nag aaway away kung cnong mas mgndang siyudad at probinsya..

lets just all be cool and light headed, ksi pag uminit ulo e magagaya tau sa Region 2 na nag aaway away kung cnong mas mgndang siyudad at probinsya..

ang importante dito SHARING.. tignan mo c HUGO... daming POST... akalain mo nasa TOP ng SKYSCRAPER..

san yan.... baka palagi ka dun..... hanapin ko nga yung SM BAUANG na ginawa ko... pede bang ipost kaya dito yun :):):)

kuya, yung SM pala na ginawa mo, ano yun, Sketch Up?

kuya, yung SM pala na ginawa mo, ano yun, Sketch Up?

pinalitan ko lang yung name nya naging SM BAUANG... lolz

lets just all be cool and light headed, ksi pag uminit ulo e magagaya tau sa Region 2 na nag aaway away kung cnong mas mgndang siyudad at probinsya..

:okay: indeed, basta alam nating tama at may point tayo at hindi tayo nagmamayabang.

pinalitan ko lang yung name nya naging SM BAUANG... lolz

ay photoshopped :lol::lol::lol: sige paki-post kuya

:okay: indeed, basta alam nating tama at may point tayo at hindi tayo nagmamayabang.

TAMA! buti nga nagjijive tayo.. lolz
:banana::banana::banana::banana:

ay photoshopped :lol::lol::lol: sige paki-post kuya

hanapin ko muna yun
:bash:

HUGO..... eto...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/248768_1905406447361_1607770858_1888634_7505356_n.jpg

HUGO..... eto...
https://fbcdn-photos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/248768_1905406447361_1607770858_1888634_7505356_a.jpg

mayat! :cheers:

haay, sakit batok ko , nireview ko ng haba haba mga post sa ilocos thread kung bkit ngkaroon ng conflict,,medu mababaw xa ha,, hehe,, ako i dont mind kung tawaging katas ng daing ang isang source ng income at pride ng Sto.Tomas,,hehe

haay, sakit batok ko , nireview ko ng haba haba mga post sa ilocos thread kung bkit ngkaroon ng conflict,,medu mababaw xa ha,, hehe,, ako i dont mind kung tawaging katas ng daing ang isang source ng income at pride ng Sto.Tomas,,hehe

:banana::banana: YOU SHOULD BE PROUD DIBA! kasi yung naman talaga ang katotohanan.. dun nakilala ang SANTO TOMAS!:banana::banana:

DAING.... and MASARAP Naman... yung mga DAING!

:banana::banana: YOU SHOULD BE PROUD DIBA! kasi yung naman talaga ang katotohanan.. dun nakilala ang SANTO TOMAS!:banana::banana:

DAING.... and MASARAP Naman... yung mga DAING!

opo, at kakanin, mga rice cake..


konti lng nman ang bayan ng LU na kilala sa mga produkto nito

Bauang = ang knina p nting pnagiinitang JOCES,hehe
Naguilian = Basi
Bangar = Abel
San Juan = mga pots


para sken eto lng, ung iba ksi ngyn ngyn lng e..

haay, sakit batok ko , nireview ko ng haba haba mga post sa ilocos thread kung bkit ngkaroon ng conflict,,medu mababaw xa ha,, hehe,, ako i dont mind kung tawaging katas ng daing ang isang source ng income at pride ng Sto.Tomas,,hehe

yes, pero dinagdag pa kasi niya yung "pangit pakinggan" which is insulting, tapos nakitawa pa yung isa uli niyang ka-forumer doon, lalo pa't may very recent history na sila ng mga conflicts sa Luzon at Visayas threads dahil sa kanilang undesirable behavior sa forum


Let us be proud of what gives life to our respective places :cheers:

opo, at kakanin, mga rice cake..


konti lng nman ang bayan ng LU na kilala sa mga produkto nito

Bauang = ang knina p nting pnagiinitang JOCES,hehe
Naguilian = Basi
Bangar = Abel
San Juan = mga pots


para sken eto lng, ung iba ksi ngyn ngyn lng e..

Include sa BAUANG ang GRAPES AT GUAPPLES..... wag lang naman JOCES... lolz.. may.. TOYOTA.... 1590Corp. Beaches

Nagulian yung Falls nila at yung SILVER

San Juan include yung beach at Surfing

at marami pang iba... hays... page 50 na tayo... THREAD 11 na..

yes, pero dinagdag pa kasi niya yung "pangit pakinggan" which is insulting, tapos nakitawa pa yung isa uli niyang ka-forumer doon, lalo pa't may very recent history na sila ng mga conflicts sa Luzon at Visayas threads dahil sa kanilang undesirable behavior sa forum


Let us be proud of what gives life to our respective places :cheers:

Pangit pakingan... ilawak lang pagiicip... :)

yes, pero dinagdag pa kasi niya yung "pangit pakinggan" which is insulting, tapos nakitawa pa yung isa uli niyang ka-forumer doon, lalo pa't may very recent history na sila ng mga conflicts sa Luzon at Visayas threads dahil sa kanilang undesirable behavior sa forum


Let us be proud of what gives life to our respective places :cheers:


sana di n lng sila pnatulan,, ung 1st comment na katas ng tabako- pangit pakinggan,, para sken d ako na offend or something, kasi hndi xa meant para mka offnd.. sana di n lng tlga xa pnatulan..
thous msasabi ko nmang mababaw utak nya sa mga succeding pages kasi tlgang away n din hanap nya at yabangan,, pero kung d xa pnatulan in the first place, d sana gumulo sa thread n un,,haay

ako sa paniniwala ko, d ntin ugali mga tga LU mkipag away e,, timid lng tau at nkikinig sa kung anong sbhin ntin, d tau war freak at basag ulo..
kaya nga lagi tayong nacocomend na one of the most peaceful progressive province db..
patunayan n lng ntin eto by acting more mature to those na ang hanap lng e mag compare, mag yabangan at mang away..

Include sa BAUANG ang GRAPES AT GUAPPLES..... wag lang naman JOCES... lolz.. may.. TOYOTA.... 1590Corp. Beaches

Nagulian yung Falls nila at yung SILVER

San Juan include yung beach at Surfing

at marami pang iba... hays... page 50 na tayo... THREAD 11 na..

:lol::lol::lol: yup, dahil OTOP ngayon ng Bauang ang Guapple

SO far ang pinaka tourism slogan ng La Union ay "Surfing Capital of the North"

sana di n lng sila pnatulan,, ung 1st comment na katas ng tabako- pangit pakinggan,, para sken d ako na offend or something, kasi hndi xa meant para mka offnd.. sana di n lng tlga xa pnatulan..
thous msasabi ko nmang mababaw utak nya sa mga succeding pages kasi tlgang away n din hanap nya at yabangan,, pero kung d xa pnatulan in the first place, d sana gumulo sa thread n un,,haay

I actually meant to comment his/her post just to be fair to others naman, but then and again nauwi na iyon sa matinding conflicts.

gusto ko mging slogan ng La Union ay::

LOVE IT
LIVE IT
LA UNION......

gusto ko mging slogan ng La Union ay::

LOVE IT
LIVE IT
LA UNION......

I am making this as a slogan for Thread 11

I actually meant to comment his/her post just to be fair to others naman, but then and again nauwi na iyon sa matinding conflicts.


super conflict, which for me divides ilocos norte,sur and la union sa pangasinan..
dpat tau di n lng sumali, in the first place ang La Union ay galing sa probinsya ng Pang at I.Sur, so basically we have the best of both words..proud tau sa rich culture n hanggan ngyn ay mkkta sa i.sur at norte, and at the same time sa progress na natatamasa ng Pangasinan, in which aminin ntin, malaking ambon ang narereciv ntin mga tga LU..

kung anjan ang Ilocos Norte at Ilocos Sur na ngcocompliment with regards sa marketing ng tourist spots nila,, masasabi kong ang Pangasinan at La Union ang Sister Province na nag cocompliment sa bawat aspeto ng buhay buhay, mpa commerce, education, religion, health, finance, etc etc..

I just miss the days when I was still new in this forum. conflicts are unavoidable but conflicts sa thread are just "intellectual", somewhat a clash of ideas, kumbaga kahit kaaway na sa thread ay at least may sense at matalino parin kausap, and hindi nagpapayabangan ng kanya-kanyang developments sa lugar nila. It is just sad that those forumers are inactive nowadays, only few are left on these present days.

I just miss the days when I was still new in this forum. conflicts are unavoidable but conflicts sa thread are just "intellectual", somewhat a clash of ideas, kumbaga kahit kaaway na sa thread ay at least may sense at matalino parin kausap, and hindi nagpapayabangan ng kanya-kanyang developments sa lugar nila. It is just sad that those forumers are inactive nowadays, only few are left on these present days.


^^^^
ung away sa ilocos region thread was not intellectual at all..
i dont want to use the words may sense kausap at matalino,, coz i have no right to judge someone here..

if someone post negative comments about LU kunwari, deadma n lng,,

^^^^
ung away sa ilocos region thread was not intellectual at all..
i dont want to use the words may sense kausap at matalino,, coz i have no right to judge someone here..

if someone post negative comments about LU kunwari, deadma n lng,,

Sadly don, ganoon noon. ngayon, hindi na, yun bang pag-prove lang at pag-defend lang sana ng opinion ang mga arguments, "intellectual clash" kumbaga. Sadly hindi na ngayon. nanging undesirable ang mga behaviors nila sa forum which resulted to conflicts. Nakakainsulto na ang mga posts nila and they keep on refuting kahit obvious na mali na sila at napupuna na sila. Ginawa rin nilang contest ng pataasan ng ihi ang forum, in which progresses lang sana sa bawat lugar ang mga discussions sa forum na ito. it's been a year na ganitong may word war na sa mga forums, because dealing with them now is like "letting them eat you alive"

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LA UNION TRAVEL AND TOURISM
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1436872
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LA UNION FOOD AND SHOPPING
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1444853
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Ok, huwag na natin pansinin ang away sa ibang thread, let's move on!
SULONG LA UNION!!!

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post away folks!
:wave::wave::wave:
More threads to explore La Union!


LA UNION HERITAGE WATCH

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LA UNION INFRASTRUCTURE AND URBAN PLANNING
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1435799

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THUNDERBIRD PORO POINT RESORT COMPLEX
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1374955

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WOW THREAD 11 NA...WAY TO GO SFC&LU THREAD...CONGRATS!!:cheers::banana:

hugo, please post the thread 10 LINK...thanks.

^^ Sure po. Here it is

Link to Thread 10 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1467706)

Once thread 10 posts will be transferred to archives, i'll be editing the link url immediately





(updated 9:15am Dec 26, 2011 local time)

Link to Thread 10 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=367465&page=451)

PROJECT RUMORS AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENTS EXPECTED FOR 2012

1. San Fernando Airport Redevelopment/Privatization Project
- soon to be synergized with Clark and Baguio airports

2. San Fernando Seaport soon to be a Cargo Hub
- The Port of San Fernando in La Union can become a hub for containerized cargo in the Ilocos region

3. Manila North Road Expansion Project at La Union 2nd District
- from 2 to 4 lanes along Rosario, Santo Tomas, Agoo, Aringay, Caba and Bauang section

4. Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway
- to start construction at Rosario terminus by late 2012

5. Poro Point Master Development Plan + mall Development
- soon to be released, idle lands to be auctioned for purchase for incoming investors plus SM Mall Development

6. Thunderbird Resort Complex
- soon to complete Phase 2 and start phase 3, Condotel to start construction

7. Bacnotan, La Union as the Honeybee Capital of the North

8. Booming commerce at San Fernando City and other coastal towns, upland towns soon to increase food production

9. Higher Income Classification for most La Union Local Government Units

10. San Fernando City to be one of the AIM's Most Competitive City (Small Cities Category), and more awards and recognitions for La Union Province from Regional (Ilocos) and National Competitions

11. Puregold La Union (current status: finding location)
- soon to be located along Pennsylvania Ave. San Fernando City

12. SM Savemore (current status: idle building has been purchased)
- soon to be located at former Rumion Building (in front of wet market), San Fernando City

13. Robinsons La Union (current status: lot purchase under negotiation)
- located at former Philippine Rabbit Sation, Sevilla, San Fernando City

14. Toyota Car Assembly Plant at Bauang (current status: rumor)

15. Vista Land La Union


please supplement the list :colgate:

By Jun Elias The Philippine Star Updated December 23, 2011

AGOO, La Union, Philippines – La Union Rep. Eufranio Eriguel yesterday said President Aquino, through the Department of Public Works and Highways, has approved the widening of the national highway (Manila-North Road) covering the six towns in the province’s second district with a total cost of at least P350 million.

Eriguel said the bidding for the project is now ongoing and construction is expected to start in January.

With a stretch of at least 50 kilometers, the existing two-lane highway would be widened to become a four-lane road that would pass through the towns of Bauang, Caba, Aringay, Agoo, Sto. Tomas and Rosario.

source: http://www.philstar.com/nation/article.aspx?publicationsubcategoryid=67&articleid=761195

:rock::rock::rock::rock::righton::righton::righton::righton:

By BERNIE CAHILES-MAGKILAT
December 15, 2011, 3:37am

MANILA, Philippines — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) plans to maximize the potential of its unutilized assets spanning over 35,000 hectares of land with estimated value of over P10 billion.

BCDA president Arnel Casanova told reporters during its year-end press conference.

“Next year we will validate all masterplans of our assets because we have to unlock the value of these properties and offer these assets to the private sector and to develop this in joint venture with the private sector or privatize these properties,” Casanova said.

These properties include Clark airport, some areas in Camp John Hay Special Economic Zones that are unutilized, the abandoned power plant in Camp John Hay, the promotion of Poro Point as a regional hub and the development of San Fernando airport as an alternative to the Loakan airport of Baguio.

BCDA is thinking of adopting a public-private partnership scheme for the Port Point airport.

“With a strong business process outsourcing in Baguio and in San Fernando in La Union, we need to provide with a better airport facility,” Casanova said.

According to Casanova, there has been no flight in Poro Point airport because the navigational facilities and terminal are not yet there.

“Zest Air used to fly there, so we need to have a more strategic approach,” he said.

continue reading: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/344892/bcda-s-idle-assets-worth-p10b

:cheers:

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Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) Chairman Felicito C. Payumo (right) administers the oath of office to the newly appointed Poro Point Management Corporation (PPMC) Board Members: (from left) Ambrocio L. Valero, III; Jorge L. Banal; Elmer Na. Cadano; Louis Funa-Ay Claver, Jr.; Amparo M. Aspiras; PPMC Chairman Ives Q. Nisce; PPMC President Florante S. Gerdan; Celia V. Guzman; Nicolas R. Tabora; and Mitchel I. Versoza. The PPMC is the management arm of BCDA for the development of Poro Point Freeport Zone in San Fernando, La Union.

11 na tayo...

The Port of San Fernando basically handles Bulk and Break Bulk cargoes and receives most of its containerized shipments thru transshipments. The inadequacy or limitation of the pier gives rise to a higher inland freight or transportation cost and puts the transshipped cargoes at risk from hijackers and diversion. The solution is sea-freight transport with the use of self-sustaining feeder vessels that could be accommodated by the existing piers thus lowering inland freight or transport cost and affording cheaper merchandise to the general public or constituents of Region 1.

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The controversies or the intra corporate issues/disagreements hounding the port operations are now being resolved by BCDA and the regular courts. The resolutions of cases by the BCDA and regular courts shall free the litigated properties available to new stakeholders, locators, importers and exporters. In the master development plan of Poro Point Management Corporation a Cold storage facility and that of a yatch/fishing vessel manufacturer are foremost since it could serve the fresh produce storage and preservation requirement of fishermen and vegetable farmers alike, yatch/fishing vessel manufacturer with fish finder could be build and made available for loan/financing (bank) to fishermen cooperatives.

This cluster approach for economic development thru the containerization of the seaport and international operations of the airport, and development of TPLEX in consonance with the Anti-poverty campaign (MDG) of the Aquino administration shall boost prosperity, business development, progress and tourism for region 1.

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Ano ang Vista Land?

Ano ang Vista Land?

^^^^
eto po yung pag mamay ari ni former senator manny villar, under vista land e ung mga camella homes kung saan xa nkilala at yumaman ng husto..

before end of january dapat thread 12 na..

Ano ang Vista Land?
here's the whole story about Vista Land in LU (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=717105&publicationSubCategoryId=)soon.

sana by 2012 maging aggresive na ang development ng Poro Point, hindi ung puro press release lng..

here's the whole story about Vista Land in LU (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=717105&publicationSubCategoryId=)soon.

^^^^
saan po kaya ang loaction ng camella d2 LU,, hmmm, feeling ko San Juan xa,, feeling lng ha..

^^^^
saan po kaya ang loaction ng camella d2 LU,, hmmm, feeling ko San Juan xa,, feeling lng ha..

GOODLUCK to VISTA!

sana by 2012 maging aggresive na ang development ng Poro Point, hindi ung puro press release lng..

yup, sana lang, but i'm very optimistic seryoso ang BCDA at magiging agressive na sila sa mga development plans nila para sa Poro Point. Soon ay magiging investment hub uli ang Poro Point. Excited na ako na mai-release ang master plan para sa Poro Point, like what other forumers and my friends have shared dito sa forum at sa facebook

^^^^
saan po kaya ang loaction ng camella d2 LU,, hmmm, feeling ko San Juan xa,, feeling lng ha..

kung sa San Juan, siguradong sa along By-pass road ito, malapit sa border ng San Juan at San Fernando. malalawak ang mga lote roon :cheers:

GOODLUCK to VISTA!

matinding makakalaban nila ang Eufrosina. makakalaban rin nila ang Manna at Havila Residencies (partners ang dalawang yon)

nag joy ride kmi, at marami plang subdivisions sa sfc,, higit 20 din pla..

^^ uy wow! Sana joyride dn tyo nla kuya park,entire La Union naman :colgate:

Nanjan ang namnama,capitol hill na ilan sa mga kilala sa sfc

sana ung puregold na ilagay sa monumento ay may mga retail shops at fastfood chains..
tpos ung ilalagay nila sa biday khit ung puregold jr lng..

^^ uy wow! Sana joyride dn tyo nla kuya park,entire La Union naman :colgate:

Nanjan ang namnama,capitol hill na ilan sa mga kilala sa sfc

wala naman tayo sasakyan.. hugo...

May bagong 2 building na gnagwa south ng agoo proper,, wait ntin kung anu mga eto.. ung tabi ng tai hao mukhang fastfood xa dahil mkita mong may parking space na mluwang xa sa harap..

May bagong 2 building na gnagwa south ng agoo proper,, wait ntin kung anu mga eto.. ung tabi ng tai hao mukhang fastfood xa dahil mkita mong may parking space na mluwang xa sa harap..

Update mo kami dun. Don...;):banana::banana:

Update mo kami dun. Don...;):banana::banana:


opo,, ako ang mgiging tga update ng Agoo. Sto.Tomas at Rosario

opo,, ako ang mgiging tga update ng Agoo. Sto.Tomas at Rosario

:banana::banana::banana::banana: nice... ikaw na... hehehehe.

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The Executive and VIP Rooms offer business amenities, which corporate executives could avail of while undergoing periodic executive checkups. Fully air-conditioned, equipped with a computer and Internet access, furnished with a dining set, cable/satellite color TV, refrigerator, microwave, electrical outlet, side desk, shelves, and a lamp- these suites are tailored to meet the unique preferences of corporate people.
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sana ung puregold na ilagay sa monumento ay may mga retail shops at fastfood chains..
tpos ung ilalagay nila sa biday khit ung puregold jr lng..

para saan kya yung tinatambak na lupa sa mga likuran ng establishments sa harap ng CSI?

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May bagong 2 building na gnagwa south ng agoo proper,, wait ntin kung anu mga eto.. ung tabi ng tai hao mukhang fastfood xa dahil mkita mong may parking space na mluwang xa sa harap..

sana naman Max's :colgate:

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nice! :cheers: parang sa mga condo units sa Maynila ang mga facilities/amenities

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Oasis Country Resort is a 3-star hotel-resort nestled in Sevilla, City of San Fernando, La Union. Over the years, it has become the premier business and leisure destination in the province. It has a mini-Olympic swimming pool and a private beach house for those who prefer the sand and sea. The resort also offers swimming lessons during the summer.

# 53 room accommodations composed of 19 luxurious airconditioned casitas and 34 well-appointed, airconditioned hotel rooms complete with private hot/cold water, mini-bar, piped-in music and cable tv

# First Class Convention Hall (can accommodate as few as 8 to as many as 1000 guests)

# Mini Olympic swimming pool

# Kiddie Pool with slides

# Restaurants serving native and international cuisines. Daily lunch native buffet and Nightly buffet specials: Monday-Italian, Tuesday-Thai, Wednesday-Japanese, Thursday-Barbecue, Friday-Mongolian, Saturday-Steak

# Sushi bar with authentic Japanese cuisine

# Souvenir Shop

# Spacious patio beside the pool designed to celebrate special events up to 200 people

# Channel "F" KTV Music Box with Private rooms

# Bakeshop.

# Ample well-lit parking with 24-hour security

# Private beach with beach house access (3-minute drive)

# Casita extension units

# Tour packages(Region1) available - please contact Oasis Sales & Marketing Department, 006372-2425621 La Union; 00632-7255096 Manila Sales Office.

# Rent-A-Car

# Express Laundry

# Internet, Postal and Fax

# Western Union Money Transfer

# 24-hour Gasoline Station and Automotive Service Center

# Massage/Spa (outsourced)

# Accredited hospitals: La Union Medical and Diagnostic Center (LUMED), Bethany Hospital and LORMA

# NO BROWNOUT GUARANTEE

opo,, ako ang mgiging tga update ng Agoo. Sto.Tomas at Rosario

Go Don! :cheers1:

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Ikaw na! hugo.... cguro kung may sasakyan ka ang SLR camera ewan ko lang kung anu mangyayari sa forum natin... panay cguro PICTURES

26-Dec-11, 8:05 AM | Lilia M. Micua, Philippine News Agency

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union -- The Regional Development Council (RDC) has envisioned Ilocos Region (Region 1) to continue as the "Agribusiness and Tourism" growth center in the country for the next five years.

This was gleaned from a five-year development plan prepared by RDC which seeks to make Region 1 as a top destination for tourists and investments and consequently the food basket of the country from year 2011 to 2016.

In that five-year period, Region 1 is also expected to maintain the lead as a top producer of cash crops, like rice, corn, tobacco and vegetables, that could supply the needs not only of the whole nation but partly for North Asia.

La Union is not far behind in tourism as well as investments. Its Poro Point Special Economic Zone continued in 2011 as a major investment hub in the region.

But sadly, the San Fernando-Manila route via the San Fernando Airport was closed last year when the carrier that was servicing the route pulled out due to poor passenger patronage.

Nevertherless, La Union's tourism is continuously booming just like in other parts of the region.

read the whole article at interaksyon.com (http://www.interaksyon.com/article/20445/ilocos-region-to-continue-as-countrys-agri-business-tourism-growth-center)

Ikaw na! hugo.... cguro kung may sasakyan ka ang SLR camera ewan ko lang kung anu mangyayari sa forum natin... panay cguro PICTURES

hindi ko pics yan. kinuha ko lang mul sa facebook page nila :D gusto ko rin magkaroon ng kahit digicam lang para malinaw ang photos ko kapag gabi

Published : Saturday, December 24, 2011 00:00
Written by : DARWIN G. AMOJELAR

THE National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has extended the permit of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) to operate landline services in La Union until 2028.

In an order, the regulator granted PLDT a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) to operate and maintain local exchange carrier (LEC) services in the municipalities of Bangar, Balaoan, Luna, and Sudipen. The extension is coterminous to its franchise, which will expire on 2028.

PLDT is a grantee of a legislative franchise under Republic Act 7082, which extended the term of applicant’s previous franchise under RA 6146 to 25 years from the expiration on November 23, 2003 or an extension until November 28, 2028.

Based on the NTC common carrier authorization department (CCAD) inspection report, PLDT’s telephone services in the municipalities of Bangar, Balaoan, Luna and Sudipen are still operational and continue to provide services to the public.

source: manilatimes.net (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business/top-business-news/13820-pldts-la-union-permit-oked)

by Esteleta M. Rafanan

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Dec. 26 (PIA) -- Around 30 linemen of the La Union Electric Company (LUECO) underwent recently a two-day free training course on comprehensive lineman’s training modules to bring reliable service to power customer conducted by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) in Bauang town.

The training included a demonstration and a hands-on session on line maintenance operation.

The lineman’s training program is designed for electric cooperatives that acquired 69-kilovolt lines or sub-transmission lines and other distribution utilities without sub-transmission facilities, substations and other facilities.

source: pia.gov.ph (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=69590)

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5 Reasons Why I Have Half a Mind to Move Back to La Union
by: chibilog
blog link: link (http://riddlesofastarfish.blogspot.com/2011/12/5-reasons-why-i-have-half-mind-to-move.html)



Read here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=86978381#post86978381)

5 Reasons Why I Have Half a Mind to Move Back to La Union
by: chibilog
blog link: link (http://riddlesofastarfish.blogspot.com/2011/12/5-reasons-why-i-have-half-mind-to-move.html)

As this post is written on Christmas Day (and on my Lolo's MacBook no less *weirdo grin of someone who's using a Mac for the first time and enjoying it, and yes, you read that right, it's my Grandpa's!!!*), I'd like to greet anyone who's reading this a happy Christmas! At the moment, I am in my hometown in San Fernando, La Union. I've been meaning to post something about my hometown for a while. But when I tried to look up pics that would sort of make my post less wordy, make things more self-explanatory, I found that I don't really have too many pics of my hometown in my hard drive. So, I'd just try my best to, you know, go the descriptively literary way.

But let me first frame this post with this thought: a week into my stay here, the idea of staying here permanently crossed my mind. That's a crazy thought, considering that I think most of my acquaintances here have gone on to greener pastures and more profit-oriented lifestyles. But there's really something in this place that draws me back. Here are the reasons why:

5. This place is CLEEEEEAAANNNN!
Yes, I am the perpetual O.C. I like things neat and orderly. And here, things are neat and orderly. I love the air which I can practically breathe in without fear of having lung cancer one day. I love the litter-less asphalt roads; I can walk to the plaza and to the market without encountering or (worse!) having to step on a disgusting pile of rotting vegetables. I bet even the cockroaches here are cleaner than the ones in QC! Everything here seems to be in order. I feel like I am in order, too; that is, I don't feel like garbage.

4. The time here is SLOW.
We always hear the notion that life in the province is slow-paced, compared to life in the city. Well, that's true here. Although San Fernando is considered a city, it's still very much probinsya. Everyone seems more patient. No one's rushing to wherever. As a corollary, drivers of PUVs are more careful. There's no eternal traffic jam. Right after lunch, for example, my whole family (and I mean this LITERALLY!) takes a nap. There must be a collective dream somewhere (as evidenced by the synchronized snoring) like we are all "incepted." And the world is at peace.

3. There's FOLIAGE! There's FOLIAGE!
Unlike the dusty and wilting and barely alive trees and "bushes" in Manila, Mother Nature thrives here!!! We're no Baguio with its towering pine trees, but we're always included in the list of cleanest and greenest cities in the Philippines. I love the rustle of the mango, guava and kamias leaves in our front yard, the cool December breeze that wafts through the wide-open windows of my room, the chirping of the ubiquitous mayas. And I love the smell of the sea. Yes, you really can smell the sea from where we live.

2. The people are NICE.
I must have had my share of encounters with rude people in QC to be including this here. As my Lola has said, in QC, everyone is kanya-kanya (to each his or her own). There's no concern for others. Never mind if someone's in a tight situation; it doesn't concern you. That's over-generalizing, of course. But here, unlike in QC, everyone seems to know virtually everyone. Well, there's a bad side to this, too. Chismis (gossip) spreads faster than, well, anything else. But, anyway, most of the people I know have moved on from here, so not a lot of people know me. I've been mistaken by some drunkards in the street for my brother (believe it or not, I actually liked the experience). The point is, even if it's not Christmas time, people seem to help each other more. Take my Lolo, for example. He has always hosted celebrations and fairs in our street. And when those events come, everyone helps in pasting banderitas on nylon strings, making palm-sized bamboo stars or angels, distributing bags of rice, cans of sardines and sausages, Payless noodles and Pancit Canton to families, and Hawhaw candy, Tootsie roll, Yakee and Pintura gum, and nameless generic candy to kids. People here still have a sense of community.

1. I can speak the LANGUAGE here.
Yes, that's the number one reason. I have always considered Ilocano my first language. Although surprisingly, I could barely understand the real "deep" Ilocano now (in written Ilocano, instead of k, we use c or q!), I find peace hearing the language I grew up with. I associate Ilocano with my childhood. My playmates and I used to curse each other in the language, but it's also the language we used to joke each other with. One can never fully appreciate a full-blown Ilocano joke if it's translated. But more than that, Ilocano is the language of my family. I still appreciate it if my brothers call me Manang (elder sister) or if my Mama calls me Naning (young girl). I still appreciate hearing the hardened Ilocano-accent "Goood morneng!" greeting of the relatives whenever they come to visit. Or even the Tagalog-Ilocano mix that my cousins use when they run out of words ("Nauyong si Ate!"/Ate is always angry). Ilocano is the language of the memories that I have of San Fernando. And it's the language of the home I always go back to.


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my photo taken this afternoon

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para naman hindi nakakahiya sa Hotel Ariana, sana naman i-improve ng Bali-hai yung facade nito. eyesore lalo yung karatula ng sari-sari store

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sana ay may ipakita sila na rendering

for sure ay inadopt nito ang architecture at design ng mga new generation ng Mcdo stores, this is at Mc Donalds La Salle - Taft in Malate, Manila

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^^

wow congrats for the 3rd! Truly SFC is an investment ground..

^^ thanks Edmar! Finally magkakaMcdo narin sa heart ng city and we need not to travel to the nearest mcdo store anymore. The store will increase competition and more money would be circulating in the city,generating greater income to the city.hopefully we could also have other big malls like SM to fully provide a better shopping experince to us that other local malls do not completely have

balita ko nagbabalak mgkaroon ng jollibee store sa looban.. kung totoo man, pang 4 n un..

cguro mas mgiging aggresive ang jollibee lalo na at ung savemore e sa rizal ave tapat ng market, at ang mcdo meron na sa plaza mismo..
papayag ba ang jollibee na halos same n sila ng store ng mcdo sa isang siyudad??

eto ang latest open na stores:

sa Dagupan 4 Jobi = 2 Mcdo
sa Baguio 9 Jobi = 5 Mcdo
sa Urdaneta 2 Jobi = 1 Mcdo
sa SFC 3 Jobi = 2 Mcdo

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my photo
^^^^
eto ung part ng ckc elem na gusto kong mging commercial xa,, mukhang malakas kung may 7-11 store sa corner ng bldg n eto,hehehe

hala dapat post ako ng post kasi









target natin february po s thread 14 na tau..
















pls,, bday ko ng feb kasi e..





















thread 14 sa february 14!!

hala dapat post ako ng post kasi









target natin february po s thread 14 na tau..
















pls,, bday ko ng feb kasi e..





















thread 14 sa february 14!!

balita ko nagbabalak mgkaroon ng jollibee store sa looban.. kung totoo man, pang 4 n un..

cguro mas mgiging aggresive ang jollibee lalo na at ung savemore e sa rizal ave tapat ng market, at ang mcdo meron na sa plaza mismo..
papayag ba ang jollibee na halos same n sila ng store ng mcdo sa isang siyudad??

eto ang latest open na stores:

sa Dagupan 4 Jobi = 2 Mcdo
sa Baguio 9 Jobi = 5 Mcdo
sa Urdaneta 2 Jobi = 1 Mcdo
sa SFC 3 Jobi = 2 Mcdo

saang looban? sa rumored na Savemore sa tapat ng SFC Market?

by March bale tatlo-tatlo na ang Jollibee at Mcdo

^^^^
eto ung part ng ckc elem na gusto kong mging commercial xa,, mukhang malakas kung may 7-11 store sa corner ng bldg n eto,hehehe

sa One Nisce Place sana noon, kaso nagfranchise nalang ang mga Nisce ng Pancake House at Chowking

more ideal locations for 7-Eleven

San Fernando City
- Lingsat proper
- Saint Louis College
- Lorma College and Hospital (magiging malakas since nasa harapan ng hospital)
- along Quezon ave at the City proper(bilhin ang building ng Banco Filipino)
- In front of ITRMC
- Pagdalagan Norte

Rosario
- town proper

Bacnotan
- Town proper

As of 2011 - Popular Fastfood chains, Restaurants, Convenience Stores (not including at gasoline stations), Cafe, Other popular food establishments

note: not including stalls

San Fernando City
Jollibee - 3
Mc Donalds - 2
Chowking - 2
Greenwich - 1
Shakeys - 1
Pizza Hut - 1
KFC - 1
Pancake House - 1
Mang Inasal - 1
Max's - 1
Godilocks - 1
Red Ribbon - 1
Mister Donut - 2
Dunkin Donut - 2
7 Eleven - 1
Mocha Blends - 1
Ice Cream House - 2


Agoo
Jollibee - 1
Mang Inasal - 1
7 - Eleven - 1
Dunkin Donut - 1
Ice Cream House - 1


Bauang
7 - Eleven - 1
Dunkin Donut - 1


Naguilian
7 - Eleven - 1
Mister Donut - 2


Balaoan
Ice Cream House - 1

Rosario
Chowking - 1
7 - Eleven - 1
Treats - 1
Select - 1
Dunkin Donut - 1


La Union Total
Jollibee - 4
Mc Donalds - 2
Chowking - 3
Greenwich - 1
Mang Inasal - 2
Shakeys - 1
Pizza Hut - 1
KFC - 1
Max's - 1
Pancake House - 1
Goldilocks - 1
Red Ribbon - 1
Mocha Blends - 1
7-Eleven - 5
Treats - 1
Select - 1
Dunkin Donut - 4
Mister Donut - 3
Ice Cream House - 4


Note: di ko sinali ang bakeshops gaya ng Julies, Cindy's. I also don't know kung may hindi pa ako nailalagay na meron sa Agoo and Rosario towns

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Naglagay ba ulit ng store ang Dunkin sa Agoo? Ang alam ko nawala na eh!

Naglagay ba ulit ng store ang Dunkin sa Agoo? Ang alam ko nawala na eh!

meron pa. malapit sa Museo Iloko. maliit lang, parang guard house lang ang size. Pang take-out lang

:lol: yung waiting shed ng Museo Iloko!

:lol: yung waiting shed ng Museo Iloko!

basta meron pa yun. maliit lang

uwi kana kasi helorider dito sa Pinas :colgate:

Kauuwi ko lang last year.

^^ Pag-uwi mo uli ay marami kang makikitang pagbabago rito sa La Union :D

Poro Point is the site of the former US military base Wallace Air Station and the location of a major Voice of America transmitting station in the Pacific. This 216 hectare seaport site is currently overseen by the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA), the national governmental agency responsible for converting to commercial use all former US military bases turned over to the Philippine government since 1992.
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Located on the western side of Luzon island, Poro Point has not only an important natural deepwater harbor but also has major geographical advantages due to its close proximity to the South China Sea shipping routes and to China, Indochina, Japan, Korea and Taiwan.
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Since the early 1990's, the seaport has been envisioned by BCDA and the local towns in the region to become the major hub of a multimodal transport system for northrn Luzon. This includes transforming the port into an international container port, converting the previous military airport to commercial uses and connecting these as part of a regional system which also incorporates the Northern Luzon Railway and the existing trans-Luzon MacArthur Highway . Poro Point is also planned to become an important international tourism cruise destination within the Pacific.
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This project has cental importance to the future development of the region as local and national groups supporting Poro Point believe that the development of an international port will spur the economic development of nearby provinces La Union, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur and the Cordillera Autonomous region.
Continue Reading (http://www.idcworld.com/citidesign/PoroPoint1.htm)

sa One Nisce Place sana noon, kaso nagfranchise nalang ang mga Nisce ng Pancake House at Chowking
^^^^
ung corner na ground floor ng onp, tabi ng pancake house mukhang doon pa ang 7-11..

ung 7-11 sa dmmmsu e lorma ang may ari..

:lol: yung waiting shed ng Museo Iloko!


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tama,, hehe,, ung maliit na waiting shed sa museo iloco gnawang store,, sa harap may maliit na table with 2 4 chairs at garden umbrella..hehehe

may mister donut sa Agoo, dati 2 n dine in store pero ngyn ung sa Cases Blvd nlng meron,, bagong renovate lng xa uli..

^^^^
ung corner na ground floor ng onp, tabi ng pancake house mukhang doon pa ang 7-11..

ung 7-11 sa dmmmsu e lorma ang may ari..

Ah sa tabi iyon ng Health Line,yung pwesto na iyon?sa ONP iyon


Aside frm 7 eleven,ang alam kong pag-aari pa ng Lorma ay yung Hangout! Philippines hightech bistro sa may poro point. Sana maglagay rin sila 7 eleven sa mismong harapan ng hosp nila

^^^^
tama,, hehe,, ung maliit na waiting shed sa museo iloco gnawang store,, sa harap may maliit na table with 2 4 chairs at garden umbrella..hehehe

Hehehe sana nagrent nalang sila ng kahit maliit na bldg space hehehe

may mister donut sa Agoo, dati 2 n dine in store pero ngyn ung sa Cases Blvd nlng meron,, bagong renovate lng xa uli..

Sa ngayon hanggang sa stalls nalang yung ibang mister donut dto.di naman kasi sila gaanong nagaadvertise lately sa mga tvs,print ads,radio. Mas malakas na ang 7 eleven

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target natin february po s thread 14 na tau..














pls,, bday ko ng feb kasi e..





















thread 14 sa february 14!!

VALENTINO dapat name mo.. hehehe HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

i'm excited to see the masterplan of the whole poro point. Ma-eenvision narin ang mga matagal nang mga plano noon sa Poro Point na hindi natutuloy

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eto ung presentations ni sen pimentel nun 2005 kung saan ksama ang Agoo at Bauang sa qualified mging city interms of annual income..

Ah sa tabi iyon ng Health Line,yung pwesto na iyon?sa ONP iyon


Aside frm 7 eleven,ang alam kong pag-aari pa ng Lorma ay yung Hangout! Philippines hightech bistro sa may poro point. Sana maglagay rin sila 7 eleven sa mismong harapan ng hosp nila
^^^^

sa onp mismo, tabi ng pancake

thanks park,, tagal p nman e,, buti n lng hndi valentino name ko..

UU... 2012... full of opportunity sa LA UNION... maraming papasuk na businesses

thanks park,, tagal p nman e,, buti n lng hndi valentino name ko..

DON VALENTINO! mas ayus...
natawa ako sa POST mo.. REHIYON KOTSE CAR pala yun... nagtataka ako kung bat may KOTSE... dun sa REHIYON!

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eto ung presentations ni sen pimentel nun 2005 kung saan ksama ang Agoo at Bauang sa qualified mging city interms of annual income..

So ano yun,endorsement lang kaya para gawing city ang Bauang at Agoo,or talagang nakapagfile na ng documents for citihood ang mga towns na ito?

^^^^

sa onp mismo, tabi ng pancake

Exactly! Sure na kaya na matutuloy ang 7 eleven doon? Kikita iyon kung magkakaroon man dahil malapit siya sa bethany hosp,may mapagbibilhan ng mga pagkain,toiletries,etc kahit madaling araw

So ano yun,endorsement lang kaya para gawing city ang Bauang at Agoo,or talagang nakapagfile na ng documents for citihood ang mga towns na ito?


^^^^
report lng ata,, kasi la p nmang congressman nag file ng bill para cityhood ng agoo at bauang,,
pero kung mpapansin nu, ung mga bayan na anjn e ung mga mlalaking bayan na kilala sa buong pinas..
ung iba nga city na ngyn o nag aaply ng cityhood..

UU... 2012... full of opportunity sa LA UNION... maraming papasuk na businesses

Very optimistic ako rito,magiging mala-year 2006 ang La Union sa 2012 kung saan napakaraming pumasok na investments rito,at isa pa ito yung year na naging pinakamaunad sa region 1 ang La Union at ang daming mga magagandang nangyari sa probinsiya

thanks park,, tagal p nman e,, buti n lng hndi valentino name ko..

:colgate: basta active lang lagi sa thread at may sense ang mga discussions rito, matutupad ang wish mo na Thread 14 na sa February 14. Keep on posting! :banana::cheers:

ok nga yung Don na name mo :D

Very optimistic ako rito,magiging mala-year 2006 ang La Union sa 2012 kung saan napakaraming pumasok na investments rito,at isa pa ito yung year na naging pinakamaunad sa region 1 ang La Union at ang daming mga magagandang nangyari sa probinsiya


^^^^
mukhang region wide ang progress na mararamdaman natin,, lalo n anjn n ang tplex na Pangasinan at LU ay mkikinabang ng malaki..

mukhang hindi mkakasabay ang i.sur sa 3, pero i believe na after candon at vigan,, anjan ang narvacan..

^^^^
mukhang region wide ang progress na mararamdaman natin,, lalo n anjn n ang tplex na Pangasinan at LU ay mkikinabang ng malaki..

mukhang hindi mkakasabay ang i.sur sa 3, pero i believe na after candon at vigan,, anjan ang narvacan..

yup regionwide ang progress natin :okay:

Ilocos provinces are sisters, so yung umaapaw na progress sa Norte ay sinasalo ng SUr, and vice versa. Laoag and San Nicolas will be the commercial hub in the Ilocos Provinces while the whole of Ilocos Sur naman ay patuloy paring yayaman mainly on agriculture (cash crops like tobacco, corn, palay) nagiging industrialized narin ang Sur. This province has now the best highway section ng Manila North Road dahil talagang pinalitan nila ng bago ang pavementng mga kalsada nila


Sa La Union naman, patuloy prin tayong magiging investment hub lalo na sa Poro Point. we still enjoy the progresses of the heavy industrialization of the province noong 1990s and early 2000s such as airport, seaport, economic zone,power plant, sanitary landfill, excellent roads and road networks,excellent communication facilities, etc. recently lang naging slow paced and growth ng La Union, but this year and at 2012 ay nakikita ko uli ang pagbilis ng Pag-unlad ng La Union

Pangasinan will continue naman to realize its development plans that were not realized before the change in their government leaders in 2007

yup regionwide ang progress natin :okay:

Ilocos provinces are sisters, so yung umaapaw na progress sa Norte ay sinasalo ng SUr, and vice versa. Laoag and San Nicolas will be the commercial hub in the Ilocos Provinces while the whole of Ilocos Sur naman ay patuloy paring yayaman mainly on agriculture (cash crops like tobacco, corn, palay) nagiging industrialized narin ang Sur. This province has now the best highway section ng Manila North Road dahil talagang pinalitan nila ng bago ang pavementng mga kalsada nila


Sa La Union naman, patuloy prin tayong magiging investment hub lalo na sa Poro Point. we still enjoy the progresses of the heavy industrialization of the province noong 1990s and early 2000s such as airport, seaport, economic zone,power plant, sanitary landfill, excellent roads and road networks,excellent communication facilities, etc. recently lang naging slow paced and growth ng La Union, but this year and at 2012 ay nakikita ko uli ang pagbilis ng Pag-unlad ng La Union

Pangasinan will continue naman to realize its development plans that were not realized before the change in their government leaders in 2007


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kung potential ng pagiging super province ang pag uusapan, sa aken eto ang ranking:
1. Pangasinan
2. La Union
3. Ilocos Norte
4. Ilocos Sur

kung ako ang tatanungin, mahihirapan akong i-rank ang mga iyan, dahil i see that each province has great potenial

sana hindi lng tayo umaasa sa Poro Point Freeport Zone..
ang tagal tagal n yan e thunderbird p lng nkita kong big inverstor nila n nag materialize..


pwedeng ang provincial government e magtayo ng:
-Bacnotan Agricultural Zone
-Bauang Industrial Park - sa Payocpoc, within area ng BPPC
-Rosario Industrial Park - sa Rabon area, malawak ung mga hills dun na tabi ng Shell Depot

para hndi ung sa Poro Point ang hinihintay ntin lumago..

for La Union na isang small province but relatively high in population density (at 500 persons/sq km, almost kaparehas ng population density ng Pangasinan) nakikita ko ang malaking potential nito. kailangang i-improve ang airport at seaport facilities dahil mas nakaka-attract ito ng mg investments. dahil rin sa magandang location nito, which is relatively equidistant between Laoag-Manila, and Baguio-Dagupan, magiging magandang mag-invest rito. sana lang talaga ay huwag mapulitika ang mga pagpasok ng investments na ito para tuloy tuloy ang pag-asenso ng la union

kung ako ang tatanungin, mahihirapan akong i-rank ang mga iyan, dahil i see that each province has great potenial


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every one has its own opinion,, walang kokontra..

sana hindi lng tayo umaasa sa Poro Point Freeport Zone..
ang tagal tagal n yan e thunderbird p lng nkita kong big inverstor nila n nag materialize..


pwedeng ang provincial government e magtayo ng:
-Bacnotan Agricultural Zone
-Bauang Industrial Park - sa Payocpoc, within area ng BPPC
-Rosario Industrial Park - sa Rabon area, malawak ung mga hills dun na tabi ng Shell Depot

para hndi ung sa Poro Point ang hinihintay ntin lumago..

Ang Poro Point ay ang backbone ng La Union economy, dahil maliit lang naman ang La Union at with that, kaunti lang ang agricultural output ng probinsiya, kaya sa industry sector tayo bumabawi

pero I think napakalaking tulong sa La Union economy ang OTOP (one town one product), especially na ang Bacnotan ngayon ay mayroon nang Honeybee center (Mala-warehouse ang building na iyon, malawak). with that, hindi lang dedepende ang La Union economy sa Poro Point kundi may share of income generation rin ang mga towns

maganda kung magagawa ang mga suggestions na nasabi mo. idagdag ko narin ang Pugo at San Juan as tourism centers. Rosario ang magandang maging industrial plant dahil dumarami na rito ang mga factories

Ang Poro Point ay ang backbone ng La Union economy, dahil maliit lang naman ang La Union at with that, kaunti lang ang agricultural output ng probinsiya, kaya sa industry sector tayo bumabawi

pero I think napakalaking tulong sa La Union economy ang OTOP (one town one product), especially na ang Bacnotan ngayon ay mayroon nang Honeybee center (Mala-warehouse ang building na iyon, malawak). with that, hindi lang dedepende ang La Union economy sa Poro Point kundi may share of income generation rin ang mga towns

maganda kung magagawa ang mga suggestions na nasabi mo. idagdag ko narin ang Pugo at San Juan as tourism centers. Rosario ang magandang maging industrial plant dahil dumarami na rito ang mga factories
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i dont think ganun kalaki ang share ng poro point sa ngyn sa income ng LU
anu ba ang meron dun ngyn, thunderbird?? ung lng??
malaking ambag ng agruculture sector sa economy ng LU, tau ang 2nd sa ilocos region ng may pnaka malaking share ng r.a 7171...
sa rosario kasi mlapit xa sa Pangasinan na alam ntin mlaking market eto..

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every one has its own opinion,, walang kokontra..

hindi sa biased ako dahil taga dito ako, pero La Union parin para sa akin ang may greatest potential among Ilocos Region provinces. Pinakamaganda at pinaka-strategic ang location nito for investment, and population wise ay kayang masuportahan ang mga investments na papasok sa probinsiyang ito, pero potential lang iyon, depende parin sa mga magmamaterialize na mga investments sa atin, doon lang tayo medyo dehado dahil sa maraming factors (politics, high land prices, etc)

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eto ung presentations ni sen pimentel nun 2005 kung saan ksama ang Agoo at Bauang sa qualified mging city interms of annual income..
eto na ata ang updated requirements para maging component cities ang mga progressive municipalities like Agoo at Bauang>>
RA 9009
Requisites for Creation. — (a) A municipality or a cluster of barangays may be converted into a component city if it has a locally generated average annual income, as certified by the Department of Finance, of at least One hundred million pesos (P100,000,000.00) for the last two (2) consecutive years based on 2000 constant prices, and if it has either of the following requisites:

(i) a contiguous territory of at least one hundred (100) square kilometers, as certified by the Land Management Bureau; or

(ii) a population of not less than one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) inhabitants, as certified by the National Statistics Office.

The creation thereof shall not reduce the land area, population and income of the original unit or units at the time of said creation to less than the minimum requirements prescribed herein.

(b) The territorial jurisdiction of a newly-created city shall be properly identified by metes and bounds. The requirement on land area shall not apply where the city proposed to be created is composed of one (1) or more islands. The territory need not be contiguous if it comprises two (2) or more islands.

(c) The average annual income shall include the income accruing to the general fund, exclusive of special funds, transfers, and non-recurring income."

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i dont think ganun kalaki ang share ng poro point sa ngyn sa income ng LU
anu ba ang meron dun ngyn, thunderbird?? ung lng??
malaking ambag ng agruculture sector sa economy ng LU, tau ang 2nd sa ilocos region ng may pnaka malaking share ng r.a 7171...
sa rosario kasi mlapit xa sa Pangasinan na alam ntin mlaking market eto..

i cannot fully explain this, pero hindi lang thunderbird ang malakas sa Poro Point. Malaki rin ang naiccontribute sa Poro Point economy ng seaport, oil depots at ng National Grid,syempre nandoon rin ang mga factories na malaki rin ang naitutulong sa LU economy

Isa sa nagpapayaman ngayon sa La Union ay ang seaport. nasa page 1 ng thread na ito yung Containerazation of San Fernando International Seaport (please read post no. 13)

i cannot fully explain this, pero hindi lang thunderbird ang malakas sa Poro Point. Malaki rin ang naiccontribute sa Poro Point economy ng seaport, oil depots at ng National Grid,syempre nandoon rin ang mga factories na malaki rin ang naitutulong sa LU economy

Isa sa nagpapayaman ngayon sa La Union ay ang seaport. nasa page 1 ng thread na ito yung Containerazation of San Fernando International Seaport (please read post no. 13)


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mga pnopost ko ay sariling opinion ko, this is based on what i observe and live with.. im proud na tga LU ako, no questions about that.. pero hindi nman lagi praise ang gagawin ntin d2,, lets all be realistic, lets all be part of making LU a better or even the best province in the Philippines..
kung may nkikitang d mgnda, mag object, kung nkikita mong mabagal ang pag unlad, sabihin..
hindi ung mag express ako ng sarili kong opinion tpos babarain lng kasi ngmumukha akong walang twala sa poro point??

tulad ng pag rank ko ng potential ng mga province, nlagay ko dun , para saken, so srili kong opinion iyon..

nkaka pelo sa ngpost kung bgla mo kokontrahin ksi npaka insensitive pag ganun..

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i dont think ganun kalaki ang share ng poro point sa ngyn sa income ng LU
anu ba ang meron dun ngyn, thunderbird?? ung lng??
malaking ambag ng agruculture sector sa economy ng LU, tau ang 2nd sa ilocos region ng may pnaka malaking share ng r.a 7171...
sa rosario kasi mlapit xa sa Pangasinan na alam ntin mlaking market eto..
poro point ay host ng mga major gas depot like shell petron caltex flying v etc. at malaki rin ang nakukuha na taxes sa mga major businesses in LU kagaya ng raw imports kailangan ng Holcim at Soiltech. Shipside ay nagooperate pa rin sa loob ng poro pt zone as industrial support service. Latimco/Modular Plus is also a major player inside the zone who imports timber products from malaysia at indonesia regularly . Major Food maker Mama Sita ay nakaestablish na rin sa zone as a locator. Wait lang when yung Containerization ay matutuloy na next year (fingers crossed). :cheers:

so basagan n lng pala ang kalakaran d2 pag ngpost k ng hindi pabor sa LU..

ganito n lng pala, lahat ng ipost ko e number 1 tau para hnid na ako mabara..

^^ yup, pero hindi ko naman kinokontra ang opinions mo(baka feeling mo ay kinokontra ko opinions mo) I am just supplementing whatever suggestions you share to the province. I fully respect your opinion. I am just being fair because some readers from other provinces might react imaaturely to our posts.

For me, i'm not all about praising La Union, I and other forumers here as well are into reality naman. I'm proud that this thread is not a political thread, unlike in other threads (I wont mention those) na puro pambabatikos nalang sa pulitiko ang ipinopost, at isinisisi sa gobyerno lagi sa mga hindi magagandang nangyayari sa lugar nila. It would be unfair to them though dahil may part parin ang mamamayan na gagampanan nila sa mga lugar nila. This thread naman is not always praising La union, dahil may flaws rin ang probinsiyang ito, in which open namang pag-usapan rito sa thread, hindi ikinukubli at hindi puro good news lang

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Uy Don, please, don't flare up. again, this thread is not always praising about La Union, It is an open discussion where everyone could share

tulad ng pag rank ko ng potential ng mga province, nlagay ko dun , para saken, so srili kong opinion iyon..

nkaka pelo sa ngpost kung bgla mo kokontrahin ksi npaka insensitive pag ganun..
:) cool lang tayo dito, let's respect each other's opinion. Cheers for the New Year!!! :cheers:

so basagan n lng pala ang kalakaran d2 pag ngpost k ng hindi pabor sa LU..

No don, please don't think like that. Open tayo rito sa forum. walang mali at tamang-tama rito. Hindi rin ako nagmamagaling. Walang tama at maling Opinion. I'm not saying your opinions are wrong (you might feel that I i'm doing so), again, i am also sharing my opinion and supplement your suggestions, and you can always do the same too

ok people it's new year let's move on... IKA nga "walang basagan ng trip" hehehe.

Hehehe sana nagrent nalang sila ng kahit maliit na bldg space hehehe

Meron dati, hindi yata nakaya ang rent.

^^ kahit sa naguilian at san fernando rin. sa case naman ng mister donut.palipat lipat ng pwesto yung isang mistet donut sa san fernando.dati meron sa hilera ng mar cinema,tapos lumipat sa harap ng dmmmsu hanggang sa wala na. Yung sa naguilian naman,palipat lipat ng pwesto yung isang mister donut hanggang sa naglocate na siya ngayon sa harapan ng 7 eleven

VSTKEXZeDeE
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La Union Quality Timber Manufacturing Corporation (LATIMCO)
#19 San Joaquin Norte, Agoo, La Union
Tel. No. : (072) 607-5555; 607-0555; 710-0311; (02) 668-1926
Brgy. Parian, California Avenue, San Fernando, La Union
Tel. No. : (072) 700-0280; 607-0531; (02) 782-7509
Modular Plus Home System Inc. LATIMCO Compound, Agoo, La Union
Tel. No. : (072) 710-5015; 607-9525
Mobile No. : 0922-888-3463 | 0917-880-429

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yung Philex sa Poro Point,ask ko lang, satellite office lang ba iyon ng Philex sa Benguet or may namimina rin sila rito sa Poro Point or La Union wide? I know that they have their own pier near the seaport para siguro doon i-transport thru shipment ang mga imports and exports by Philex

what is happening! chilax lang guys.... TAMA kayong dalawa... OPinion ni JUAN ay iba sa Opinion ni PEDRO... ang nagyari sa inyong dalawa sinuport lang yung kanya kanyang opinion...

guys.. kayo na rin nagsabi before... ilawak ang pagiisip... OK...

yung Philex sa Poro Point,ask ko lang, satellite office lang ba iyon ng Philex sa Benguet or may namimina rin sila rito sa Poro Point or La Union wide? I know that they have their own pier near the seaport para siguro doon i-transport thru shipment ang mga imports and exports by Philex
galing benguet ang ORE at trinatransport nila sa may poro point tapos kinakarga sa barko usually papuntang japan para mai-process dun tapos babalik ang finished products sa pilipinas na may mas mataas na presyo...ang gagaling ng mga hapon. dehado tayo dyan.

galing benguet ang ORE at trinatransport nila sa may poro point tapos kinakarga sa barko usually papuntang japan para mai-process dun tapos babalik ang finished products sa pilipinas na may mas mataas na presyo...ang gagaling ng mga hapon. dehado tayo dyan.

Ahaaay na-heart break ako rito. Pati rin sa ibang raw products na ineexport natin sa ibang bansa ay babalik sa atin na finished product na.mas kumita tuloy sila :ohno:

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From google map

ang sarap magbasa dito.. lalo na at progress ng Pilipinas ang usapan!

ang sarap magbasa dito.. lalo na at progress ng Pilipinas ang usapan!

AHihi salamat edmar! High five! Pinakamainam na mga developments ang pag-usapan,kaysa pag-usapan pa yung mga away sa Ilocos region thread (:gossip: sa kabilang thread, sila nag-uusap usap ngayon :colgate::lol:)

^^

oo nga, ung iba kausap ang sarili wahaha

^^ hahaha. Basta hayaan natin sila. 'They say who they are' ika nga.
Anyway,let's move on

by Monette H. Herrera

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Dec 27 (PIA) -- Aiming to institutionalize courtesy and quick service of every police personnel in dealing with the public, the Police Regional Office 1 has strengthened it’s newly “Paglilingkod" program regionwide to eradicate discourtesy, arrogance and inefficiency in the police service.

This program was also created to confer immediate recognition to police personnel for acts of courtesy and prompt delivery of service.

According to PRO1 Head P/Chief Supt. Franklyn Jesus Bucayu, the program specifically entails the conduct of intensive regionwide campaign against police personnel engaged in extortion or kotong, mulcting, bribery and other forms of illegal activities.

This is also part of PRO1 strategies in maintaining peace and order in the region which forms part of the Peace and Security program under the Regional Development Plan.

source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r01&id=69899

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011
By Mar T. Supnad



CAMP FLORENDO, La Union- In a bid to minimize the rising volume of vehicular accidents in Ilocos region , the Regional Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee of Region 1 last week convened at the Concord Building here and addressed various law enforcement and related issues affecting the region.

Police Chief Supt. Franklin Jesus B. Bucayu, Region 1 police director and RLECC1 chairman, presided over the meeting to reduce vehicular accidents here.

In his opening remarks, Bucayu thanked the representatives of the committee’s member-agencies for their contribution in bringing about the realization of Region 1’s law enforcement objectives.

He also acknowledged the guests present, namely; Joel O. Fernandez and Lilibeth T. Torcuator, representatives of Holcim Company; and Dolores Olaso, administrative officer of the Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board.


source: northernphiltimes.blogspot.com (http://northphiltimes.blogspot.com/search/label/La%20Union)

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Dir. Nuestro is witnessing the demonstration of the honey processing in La Union Honeybee Center

Message of DA Secretary Proceso J. Alcala
(Message delivered by BAI Director Efren C. Nuestro on behalf of Department of Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala during the inauguration & blessing of La Union Honeybee Center, Raois, Bacnotan, La Union, September 2, 2011)



The Honorable La Union First District Congressman Victor Ortega, former DA Secretary now Bohol Third District Congressman Arthur Yap; Governor Manuel Ortega, Mayor Rufino Fontanilla, NARTDI Executive, Dr. Apolonio Sito; OIC DMMMSU President, Dr. Diosdado Bangug; DMMMSU VP for R&E, Dr. Florentina Dumlao; Engr., Orlando Balloguing, President of Beekeeper Association of Philippines, Inc., Dr. Jose Reaño, private sector representative to the NARDTI Advisory Board, Provincial Board Member Pepe Ortega, fellow government workers, guests, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon to everyone and most specially our beekeepers.

It is an honor to for me to be invited here in this special occasion which is the inauguration and blessing of La Union Honeybee Center here in Raois, Bacnotan, La Union.

The Department of Agriculture, in general, and the Bureau of Animal Industry, in particular is happy to witness this momentous event as a new development in the honey industry in the Philippines. The Department of Agriculture has already recognized the inclusion of the apiculture/beekeeping asone of the commodities of the Department of Agriculture and the significant contribution of this emerging industry in the agriculture sector.

The country is producing honey at 150 metric tons per year. This is not enough to satisfy the requirement of the different end-users using this honey such as the households, hotels, restaurants and other institutional buyers. The country has imported honey in 2009 at 399 tons valued at $ US 1.32 million or an estimated peso value of P61 million. We are also importing artificial honey of 104 tons valued at P4 million. In 2009, the major supplier of natural honey is Australia which contributes around 89 percent of the supply of honey in 2009. India contributed three (3) percent, United States and Austria contributed both two (2) percent. Thailand and Egypt contributed both only one (1) percent.

With this new La Union Honeybee Center which the province of La Union envisioned to make your province the “Honeybee Capital of the North” we believe that this is a good move for the honey industry stakeholders to be competitive and profitable. :banana::banana::banana::cheers:This center basically answers that concern of our beekeepers of getting one-stop-shop center that will help our beekeepers to improve their post-production and marketing activities of the supply chain of the bee industry which will encourage more farmers to go into the beekeeping and produce more honey.

The Secretary would be happy to note of the development of apiculture in La Union and rest assured that he will provide the much needed support to the industry.

On a personal note, BAI Director Efren Nuestro said that while going to La Union he saw billboard of a big fastfood chain which support in promoting the honeybee industry by posting says the words “Bee Happy” with their mascot. To him he says that it shows of the unity or cooperation of the food service stakeholder with the honey industry stakeholders for the apiculture development in the province.

Let’s all move forward to a higher level of call and become a “Champion” in our individual area of participation in the honeybee industry development in the country. Good afternoon again to each one and “Mabuhay ang honey industry” in La Union and in the Philippines.

source: upittc.net (http://upittc.net/newbai/?page_id=605)

By Charles Keith
Inquirer Northern Luzon
10:15 pm | Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

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BOTTLES of Naguilian’s most famous product carry the town’s seal.

Seeing the vineyards on a trip to Napa Valley in California in 2001, Aurelio Flora flirted with the idea of marketing the renowned sugarcane brew of his hometown of Naguilian in La Union, whose production had declined steadily over the years.

Flora knew it had promise. He had tasted imported wines and he knew that all these paled in comparison with Naguilian’s “basi.”

But Flora, the municipal agriculturist, knew only too well that the town lacked financial resources to start such a venture.

Mayor Reynaldo Flores, who saw the California vineyards with Flora, agreed to support his plans to save the industry.

Flora wanted to consolidate the homebased basi and vinegar production to keep the recipe consistent, to make it easy for government inspectors to assess the sanitary conditions of operations (inspectors visit every household selling basi, which means that they must check almost every home in Naguilian) and to present exhibits for tourists. (Flora said local officials had to ask families to clean their surroundings before tourists arrive.)

And then there’s the basi itself. No two people have the same interpretation of a brew and in Naguilian, residents differ in interpreting the perfect brew.
Ludovico Pulmano’s basi has been the face of Naguilian. All others in the Ilocos region take second spot to his brew, a consistent winner in competitions in municipal, provincial and regional trade fairs.


Sublime flavors

Pulmano, the only surviving basi brew master, has been making it for 75 years now. To this day, he continues to do so the way his grandfathers taught him—a natural blend of the sublime flavors of the earth nourished by the sweat from his brow.

He agreed to share his recipe to the local government on the condition that his sons be employed in the agriculture office.

A son, Dominador “Ador” Pulmano, now oversees operations in the processing plant built in Barangay Cabaritan Sur in 2005, where most of the basi and vinegar are made.

In the same year, municipal officials called in inspectors from the Bureau of Food and Drugs (now Food and Drugs Administration) to assess the operation.
The inspectors said the facility needed blinds to keep the dirt out from brewing areas, window screens to prevent birds from leaving droppings, and casings for lights to keep shards from falling into open vats if they break, among other things, Flora said.

On packaging, they said the wine should be in unused bottles, wrapped with a label and sealed with aluminum caps, he said.


Impressed

In 2007, the Department of Trade and Industry sent a Canadian wine connoisseur, Kelly Wilson, to Naguilian. Flora said Wilson was impressed with the wine but like the BFAD inspectors, he was not keen about the facilities and the packaging.

Flora said he could not get enough money to improve the facility because there was too much red tape in the government.

“In a wine facility in Bacnotan, for instance, the decision rests on one person only; hence investments are made quickly. Here, you have to persuade several people and a lot of things have to be considered before they decide,” he said.

The municipal accountant, for one, discourages local officials from investing because it might not yield enough returns, he said. “This has a negative impact on discussion. The industry should be allowed to become self-sufficient first before they bring up the issue on returns,” he said.

But much of the local government’s budget is allocated to barangay development projects and employees’ salaries. “Basi is not really a priority,” Flora said.


Serious problem

As with all agricultural industries, typhoons have also posed a serious problem. In 2009, Typhoon “Pepeng” caused widespread flooding in the town, destroying major sugarcane plantations and almost stopping basi production.
Apparently, sugarcane production had been declining in the years leading to 2009.

read more at: newsinfo.inquirer.net (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/62245/naguilian-struggles-to-save-native-brew)

By Alexander Villafania


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The Damortis in La Union, particularly in the small barangay of Sto. Tomas., is known for its dried-fish market, which can rival the more famous Tabo-an Market in Cebu.



DAMORTIS, SANTO TOMAS, LA UNION – Danggit or dried fish is always synonymous to Cebu, particularly dried fish market of Tabo-an, where these are sold by the truckloads.

But what few know is that danggit has always been the traditional method of Filipino fisherfolk in preserving caught fish. This is particularly true for subsistence farmers who dry their fish for later consumption.

Apart from Cebu, there are still a few other places in the Philippines where danggit is made into an industry for mass markets. One of these places is the town of Damortis in La Union, particularly the small barangay of Sto. Tomas.
This area is actually accessible as the McArthur Highway, which is the main coastal road that stretches all the way up to Ilocos (and also the main road that most Baguio buses take before turning right to Aspiras Highway).

continue reading at source (http://ph.news.yahoo.com/la-union-town-tabo-north-because-danggit-075322853.html)

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More at Pugo, La Union Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.147620835271530.19571.146415705392043&type=3)

Happy Fiesta, towns of Bacnotan, Balaoan and Bangar!
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
:dance::dance:

Agoo Church

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my photo

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PugoMunicipal Hall
source: Pugo, La Union Facebook


may nakita ako sa architect na kaibigan ko ang perspective ng bagong municipal building ng Pugo, I don't know kung municipal hall iyon or legislative building

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MERRY SURFING CHRISTMAS!!
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La Union - the Surfing Capital of the North

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The Manila Bulletin
December 17, 2011 issue

Our Lady of Namacpacan in Luna, La Union


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thanks nightfury! You're always welcome her in this thread! hmm I guess you were on a ride while you shot this photo :colgate: thanks for visiting La Union anyway!

Goodnight people of La Union! smile :D::colgate:


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so why are you running away?
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fingers crossed for these, sana ay matuloy lahat

Mall developement projects expected for 2012-2015

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Originally Posted by Malaya.com.ph

EASTWEST Bank chairman of the board Jonathan Gotianun said the Philippines is definitely on a growth path and can face the next few years with optimism.

"The only question is how fast we will be growing, whether this growth will be moderate or be significantly above what we have experienced in the last decade. With the right government policies conducive to growth, I think we can aspire for the latter," he said during the 2011 Economic Briefing sponsored recently by EastWest Bank for senior executives of its corporate clients.

The EastWest Bank Economic Briefing featured presentations by two keynote speakers, noted economists Dr. Raul V. Fabella and Dr. Ramon M. Quesada. Dr. Fabella observed that Asia is the redeeming grace and has shown remarkable resiliency in the midst of a bleak global outlook. The overall health of the Philippine banking sector is sound and stable, with bank credit showing a 19 percent growth, he said. On the other hand, Dr. Quesada said while the Philippines had taken off as a nation but "came back to earth," specific individuals, industries and integrated areas continued to post remarkable growth in the past few decades.

EastWest’s annual economic briefings are one of the services the bank gives its corporate and entrepreneur accounts to help them keep abreast with current economic trends and developments that have impact on their businesses. "These can provide valuable insights not only on directions the economy is taking but also on the opportunities one might be able to explore, given these trends," Gotianun noted.

Dr. Fabella noted there was not much the government can do about the downward trajectory in the country’s GNI and GDP growth rates since these reflect the global activity slowdown. Weak government spending, which appears to be a ‘planned lethargy,’ and exports weighed down 2011 growth. The commodity price slowdown due to global slowdown has helped tame domestic inflation, possibly hitting 4 to 4.5 percent by year end. Remittances from Filipino global workers and BPO are still a main source of the country’s growth.

While weaknesses in major developed economies continue to drag the global recovery and pose risks for world economic stability, developing countries in Asia will continue to drive the global recovery, but their output growth is also expected to moderate to 6.0 percent on average during 2011-2012.

The local banking sector has remained sound and stable and is expected to withstand the headwinds from the US and Europe, Dr. Fabella said. Profitability ratios have shown consistent average upward growth since 2001, with return on equity hitting a high of nearly 13 percent and return on assets nearly 2 percent in 2010

In terms of income classes, Dr. Quesada reported as of 2009, the Philippines, along with Indonesia, Vietnam and Rural China was transitioning into middle class; Brunei and Singapore were classified as largely affluent; Malaysia, Thailand and Urban China as largely middle class; and Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar as largely low income.

He said the country’s gross domestic regional product (GDRP) was estimated at P8.5 trillion in 2010, of which Metro Manila produced P3.1 trillion or 36.5 percent, followed by Calabarzon, Central Luzon, Central Visayas, Western Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Davao, Soccsksargen, Ilocos, and Bicol making up the top ten.

As of 2007, the top 15 Philippine provinces with high average family income were Bataan, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Batanes, Pampanga, Ilocos Norte, Benguet, Batangas, Nueva Vizcaya, South Cotabato, Zambales, La Union and Ilocos Sur.

Top 10 Philippine cities with high average family income included Makati, Quezon City, Las Pinas, San Juan, Paranaque, Pasig, Iloilo City, Mandaluyong, Manila and Pasay, as of the 2000 National Statistics Office census.

Dr. Quesada noted that the cities with high family income were those with high population density. In an international course where he was a speaker, he said the other country delegates were envious of our population. These were wealthy countries but whose population was aging.

The worldwide trend also shows more late marriages, two-children families, same gender preference, and increasing work migration with over half a million Filipinos going abroad.

Acknowledging its clients’ support in boosting the bank’s performance, EastWest Bank president and CEO Antonio Moncupa reported that EastWest has outgrown the banking industry by a factor of three times.

"Our compounded growth rate is at about 30 percent in terms of total assets, total deposits and total loans, as against the annual industry compounded growth rate of 9 percent. Our NPL continues to be very much under control, resulting in EastWest Bank being now one of the most profitable banks in the industry in terms of equity and returns on assets," he said.

Referring to a recent newspaper report, Moncupa also said EastWest Bank was recently recognized by The Asian Banker, a multinational company that provides business intelligence on the financial services industry, as one of the 500 strongest banks in Asia. "While we are still towards the end (of the list of 500), what is significant is we have registered the most significant progress among all global banks in the Philippines, the largest gainer with a 191 percent increase in 2010 profits vs. 2009 income."

He also underscored the distinction of EastWest being the only bank with a loan portfolio that is more or less equally divided between consumer and corporate loans. The bank also aims to have at least 300 branches in the next three years.

EastWest is in the midst of preparations for a planned initial public offering by the first semester of 2012. "With this, we hope to signal to the banking public that we have prepared to be more transparent, to improve our governing practices, to further assure our customers that their money is safe with EastWest, and that we are building more capabilities to meet their needs in terms of loans and other important services," Moncupa disclosed.

Moncupa said these efforts are encapsulated in the bank’s recent re-branding exercise led by FutureBrand, one of the more prominent branding companies in the world, which came up with the bank’s new logo of two conjoined chevrons in light green, purple and magenta and its new tagline, Your Dream Our Focus

source (http://www.malaya.com.ph/dec26/bank1.html)

^^SM Rosario?? maganda ang location kung matapos ang TPLEX kaya lang malapit na sa Rosales, Dagupan at Baguio. Sa tingin ko lang mahirap maging feasible ito unless malaki ang population market ng Rosario area katulad ng Dagupan.

^^SM Rosario?? maganda ang location kung matapos ang TPLEX kaya lang malapit na sa Rosales, Dagupan at Baguio. Sa tingin ko lang mahirap maging feasible ito unless malaki ang population market ng Rosario area katulad ng Dagupan.

Yes, Don told that. He said it is currently a rumor right now at Rosario. We hope for the positive news soon

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source: Jenn Valmonte at http://www.jennonthego.com/

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Nearby the Baluarte, we got to see so many pebbles and big stones scattered along the shore. I know that the town of Luna is known for its pebbles - some are even exported, if I heard it correctly.

Many folks - old and young gather pebbles along the shore. Some of them have specific size to gather, depending on what was asked for them to gather. They are paid per each bucket of pebbles filled; the man I talked to said to me that he will be paid 10 pesos per each bucket delivered to the station.

This man gathers the super small pebbles - which will be delivered to different construction supplies shop. It was such a hot and sunny day, so even if Ria and I wanted to check the whole stretch of the shore to see the workers and maybe talk to them, we just couldn't.

This man was already quite old to work, but he told us gathering stones wasn't that difficult to do - as the waters of the sea gives them the pebbles - they will just have to choose and pick the ones they needed. Of course, the difficult part of the job was to carry the buckets to the station, but I am sure this man can ask help from other workers.

The pebbles are gifts from Mother Nature, so tourists can actually pick whatever pebble they fancy. Ria got herself one medium sized rock, while I took these pebbles - because they're of different colors and I could place them on our ornamental pots at home.

Knowing just how close this place is from the church, I think I will always drop by this beach whenever I travel to this town. The beach itself is not suitable for swimming and dipping (because of the pebble gathering), but we were told there is a resort somewhere for tourists who wanted to enjoy the waters.

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Yes, Don told that. He said it is currently a rumor right now at Rosario. We hope for the positive news soon
well if it will push through, that's a good news for LU. The marketing bright boys of SM know exactly what locations are feasible or not. So let's wait and see about this rumored project.

Rosy employment picture in 2012
By BERNIE CAHILES-MAGKILAT
December 27, 2011, 8:00am

MANILA, Philippines — Employers expect better employment picture in 2012 on back of the implementation of some of the huge projects under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) program, the flagship infrastructure development program of the Aquino government.

Edgardo B. Lacson, president of the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP), said there would be additional jobs from the PPP projects starting in the first quarter of 2012.

Lacson said that government is accelerating the first PPP projects like the Daang Hari road. If the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union expressway pushes through, this would also provide a big stimulus. The government is set to bid out 16 PPP projects next year.

Read More: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/346159/ppp-create-additional-jobs

well if it will push through, that's a good news for LU. The marketing bright boys of SM know exactly what locations are feasible or not. So let's wait and see about this rumored project.

crossed fingers for this :angel: The market population (South La Union plus Sison and Pozurubbio and some areas in Benguet)might be a tough justification for an SM mall but travellers bound to Baguio and Ilocos through TPLUEx could suffice

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Good job to Congressman Eriguel for the LU road expansion and also to Mayor Pablo Ortega for the City's aid to Sendong Victims:cheers:

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The STAR Northern Luzon weekly newspaper
Decemeber 19 - 25 , 2011

Now available at Dyquiangco News stand in San Fernando City, La Union