Monday, 27 February 2012 19:35 by Joel San Juan

CAMP John Hay Development Corp. (CJHDevco) on Monday won a favorable ruling from the Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Baguio City which granted an indefinite extension of the temporary restraining order (TRO) against the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) from any takeover of Camp John Hay Special Economic Zone.

“The indefinite extension of the TRO against BCDA should allay fears of local residents and tourists of any untoward incident that might happen in the event of any attempts of a forcible takeover of the Camp by BCDA similar to what BCDA did in Poro Point, La Union,” the CJHDevco said.

source (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/nation/23803-court-extends-tro-in-favor-of-john-hay-developer)

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Sakto, sana pag makapunta ka ng Agoo ay makita mo rin ito. along the highway lang ito.

latest na punta ko sa Agoo ay noong 3rd wk ng February. giniba na completely yung mga pader ng 1st floor pati yung flooring niya. yung estatwa naman ni Rizal ay inilipat na sa harapan ng Munisipyo. Siguro ngayon ay inumpisahan nang i-reconstruct uli yung 1st floor para sa Mcdo

Diyan naman sa San fernando sa inyo sa Pampanga, basta walang masirang heritage house doon. Parang Vigan din pala diyan, marami ring heritage houses diyan

cguro my kumita jan kaya pinayagan. tama un sinabi ng kasama m forumer sa halip na si rizal ang mkita papalitan ni ronald mcdonald siya na mkikita.
para hndi na maulit yan sana magpasa ng ordinance bawal wasakin ang isang heritage house/bldg. dito sa SF meron kaya hndi bsta bsta mgwawasak ng heritage house/bldg kaya preserve.
marami din heritage house dito pero kylangan ng restoration un iba mejo mhal nga lng mgpreserve. mas mgnda un heritage house sa vigan narestore tlga sa picture at video q plng nkta un sa vigan.

cguro my kumita jan kaya pinayagan. tama un sinabi ng kasama m forumer sa halip na si rizal ang mkita papalitan ni ronald mcdonald siya na mkikita.
para hndi na maulit yan sana magpasa ng ordinance bawal wasakin ang isang heritage house/bldg. dito sa SF meron kaya hndi bsta bsta mgwawasak ng heritage house/bldg kaya preserve.
marami din heritage house dito pero kylangan ng restoration un iba mejo mhal nga lng mgpreserve. mas mgnda un heritage house sa vigan narestore tlga sa picture at video q plng nkta un sa vigan.

may pros and cons rin sa McDo Agoo na ito. sa ngayon, sa perspective ng karamihan, hindi maganda ang dating nito, pero hindi rin kasi alam ng karamihan ang parang "valid" reason kung bakit rin giniba ang 1F ng Museo para sa McDo.

Nasira man na siya, pero nandiyan na at wala nang magagawa pa rito, tanging hintayin nalang na matapos ang Mc Donalds Agoo. Sana nga ay magiging maganda rin ang kalalabasan nito. Magiging matunog uli ang Agoo dahil 1st time siguro na magkakaroon ng Mc Do sa isang museum, which is positive para sa turismo ng Agoo, at para mas mapasyalan rin ang Museo. bibihira na kasi ang bumibisita sa Museo dati bago gibahin ang ilang parte nito

may pros and cons rin sa McDo Agoo na ito. sa ngayon, sa perspective ng karamihan, hindi maganda ang dating nito, pero hindi rin kasi alam ng karamihan ang parang "valid" reason kung bakit rin giniba ang 1F ng Museo para sa McDo.

Nasira man na siya, pero nandiyan na at wala nang magagawa pa rito, tanging hintayin nalang na matapos ang Mc Donalds Agoo. Sana nga ay magiging maganda rin ang kalalabasan nito. Magiging matunog uli ang Agoo dahil 1st time siguro na magkakaroon ng Mc Do sa isang museum, which is positive para sa turismo ng Agoo, at para mas mapasyalan rin ang Museo. bibihira na kasi ang bumibisita sa Museo dati bago gibahin ang ilang parte nito

para sakin PRICELESS ang isang heritage house/bldg dhil iilan n lmang natitira ganyan sa pinas hbng tumatgal tumataas ang value parang vintage car. pamana ito para ang next generation ay mkita pa ito npkganda tignan na my makita pa tayo heritage pwd nman pumwesto mcdo mlapit sa museum anyway wla na tyo mggwa nawasak na 1st flr nagexpress lng sentiments.
sa inyo ba in san fernando my heritage district? at ilan taon na namumuno ang mga ortega bilang governor sa La Union un kaano ano ba niya si michelle ortega un artisa dati?

Congrats to Ms. Agoo for crowning as Mutia ti La Union 2012

deserve mo apo ti agtitle! nagpintas, talented, ken nalaeng!:banana::banana::banana::banana:

Karisma, ang hirap basahin ng post mo. Bawal ang text dito, mababan ka.

Congrats to Ms. Agoo for crowning as Mutia ti La Union 2012

deserve mo apo ti agtitle! nagpintas, talented, ken nalaeng!:banana::banana::banana::banana:
my bet all along. unang tingin palang, panalo na. congrats Agoo FTW!!

para sakin PRICELESS ang isang heritage house/bldg dhil iilan n lmang natitira ganyan sa pinas hbng tumatgal tumataas ang value parang vintage car. pamana ito para ang next generation ay mkita pa ito npkganda tignan na my makita pa tayo heritage pwd nman pumwesto mcdo mlapit sa museum anyway wla na tyo mggwa nawasak na 1st flr nagexpress lng sentiments.
sa inyo ba in san fernando my heritage district? at ilan taon na namumuno ang mga ortega bilang governor sa La Union un kaano ano ba niya si michelle ortega un artisa dati?

Anyway,nandiyan na.nawasak na ang 1f. Wait nlng natin na mapaganda uli ng mcdo.

Walang heritage district rito sa san fenando.mangilan ilan or bibihira lng kasi rito ang mga old houses,usually mga bahay(bungalow) na ipinatayo noong around 70s at 80s dahil maraming nas-settle na mga tao rito from other towns and provinces, pero sa eastern part ng san fernando LU makikita ang ilan sa mga old houses

Congrats to Ms. Agoo for crowning as Mutia ti La Union 2012

deserve mo apo ti agtitle! nagpintas, talented, ken nalaeng!:banana::banana::banana::banana:

Talagang maganda siya, seksi at smarte sumagot. Congraulations Ms Agoo,our gorgeous Mutia ti La Union 2012! :cheers: :rock:

Heto yung tinatapyas na hill uli sa Pagdaraoan along national highway

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parang aalisin nila yung hill para pumatag sa street level at magiging commercial lot. matagal ng neglected ang area na yan at sana ma-maximize nila ang gamit ng area.

if i remember right, heto ang past winners ng mutya ng La Union

2006 - Agoo
2007 - Naguilian
2008 - San Juan
2009 - Agoo
2010 - Naguilian
2011 - Santo Tomas

And now for
2012 - Agoo

Anyway,nandiyan na.nawasak na ang 1f. Wait nlng natin na mapaganda uli ng mcdo.

Walang heritage district rito sa san fenando.mangilan ilan or bibihira lng kasi rito ang mga old houses,usually mga bahay(bungalow) na ipinatayo noong around 70s at 80s dahil maraming nas-settle na mga tao rito from other towns and provinces, pero sa eastern part ng san fernando LU makikita ang ilan sa mga old houses

wala ngang heritage district sa SFC pero kalat ang mga historical/heritage sites katulad ng pindangan ruins, poro lighthouse, bacsil ridge, moro watch tower @ carrille, atbp.
i think may heritage thread ng LU na ginawa ni Hugo. :)

if i remember right, heto ang past winners ng mutya ng La Union

2006 - Agoo
2007 - Naguilian
2008 - San Juan
2009 - Agoo
2010 - Naguilian
2011 - Santo Tomas

And now for
2012 - Agoo
grand slam na ang Agoo sa pagandahan...hehehe

parang aalisin nila yung hill para pumatag sa street level at magiging commercial lot. matagal ng neglected ang area na yan at sana ma-maximize nila ang gamit ng area.

Talagang masikip narin kasi ang city proper,and viable location talaga for a business ang sa along national highway. Mawawala rin ang risk ng landslide rito kapag mapapatag na.

Ang daming kini-clear na area rito sa pagdaraoan, in few years magiging developed narin ang area nito.

grand slam na ang Agoo sa pagandahan...hehehe

Strong bets lagi mga isinasali nila

Si ms agoo 2009 lang yung hnd agoo native.taga san juan talaga siya,kapatid ng nanalong mutya noong 2008.

Strong bets lagi mga isinasali nila

Si ms agoo 2009 lang yung hnd agoo native.taga san juan talaga siya,kapatid ng nanalong mutya noong 2008.
marami rin sa SFC ang magaganda pero ayaw lang lumabas ng mga lungga nila...

marami rin sa SFC ang magaganda pero ayaw lang lumabas ng mga lungga nila...

:okay: tama. Maraming magaganda sa san fernando,hnd lang kasi sumasali sa mga ganyang pageant hehehe :D

:okay: tama. Maraming magaganda sa san fernando,hnd lang kasi sumasali sa mga ganyang pageant hehehe :D
mahirap na baka kung ano pa mangyari... ;)

2006 lang nagstart ang mutya ng lu?

^^ hindi. Matagal na.iyan lang mga naalala ko na nanalo

ongoing ang 2nd Jetski competition sa seapark resort, barangay san francisco. marami na rin ang mga participants galing sa ibat ibang parte ng pinas.

Strong bets lagi mga isinasali nila

Si ms agoo 2009 lang yung hnd agoo native.taga san juan talaga siya,kapatid ng nanalong mutya noong 2008.

open ang AGOO sa pageant.... ;)

grand slam na ang Agoo sa pagandahan...hehehe

2005 BAUANG (medard)
may isa pang bauang 2003 ata o 2004 c gualberto

ongoing ang 2nd Jetski competition sa seapark resort, barangay san francisco. marami na rin ang mga participants galing sa ibat ibang parte ng pinas.

Pambungad para sa festivities ng San Fernando fiesta. Happy fiesta everyone!
San Fernando - my birthplace

open ang AGOO sa pageant.... ;)

Bauang palang ang alam kong hnd open sa pageant. Bangar,Sudipen,San Fernando,Caba,Agoo,Santo Tomas ang ilan sa mga open pag sa mga pageant na ganyan

2005 BAUANG (medard)
may isa pang bauang 2003 ata o 2004 c gualberto

2003 yun,Bauang nanalo.

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Mutia ti La Union - AGOO-AIYANA CAMILLE C. MIKIEWICZ
Mutia ti Turismo - SAN FERNANDO CITY - JHUNIYA RIZZA E. VIERNES
Mutia ti Kalikasan - SANTOL- MARIBETH P. RAGUINDIN
1st Runner Up - ROSARIO- LAURA F. NISPEROS
2nd Runner Up - ARINGAY-TRISHA B. HERNANDEZ

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Agoo

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Aringay

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Bacnotan

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Bagulin

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Balaoan

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Bangar

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Bauang

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Burgos

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Caba

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Luna

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Naguilian

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Pugo

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Rosario

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San Fernando City

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San Gabriel

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San Juan

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Santol

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Santo Tomas

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Sudipen

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Tubao


Photos by: Jay Orros, I-biz Studio Balaoan

By Edmaration etc on Saturday, March 3, 2012

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The word Pindangan is an Ilocano term for "a place where meat is sun-dried with salt for preservation." Because this place is abundant with this Pindang, the place was called Pindangan.

Pindangan Ruins is the remnant of an old church built in May 6, 1786. That old church was the symbol of the union of 2 (two) sitios called San Vicente de Balanac, a coastal village and San Guillermo de Dalangdang, a village at the foothills of the mountain.

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continue reading at http://edmarationetc.blogspot.com/2012/03/pindangan-ruins.html

ANTIPOLO City, March 3, 2012—Anakpawis Partylist had filed House Resolution 2203 urging Congress to investigate the impact of black sand (magnetite) mining in Northern Philippines to the environment and livelihood of the people living in the coastal areas where the mining operations are taking place.

Anakpawis Rep. Rafael “Ka Paeng” V. Mariano in a statement said the resolution is a response to the call of fisherfolk group, Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) to stop the black sand mining operations in Ilocos Region due to its ill-effect on the ecosystem of the waters and shores of the towns of Ilocos Norte and Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan provinces, not to mention the possible eviction of residents along the coastline and loss of livelihood among small fisherfolks there.

According to Mariano, black sand mining would cause much flooding due to the massive reclamation of lands in the coastal areas. The lawmaker said prior to magnetite mining, in La Union coastal shores are usually 1 kilometer away from coastal communities, but because of intense black sand mining, seawaters now goes directly to fishing communities and farmlands during typhoon forcing fishermen and farmers to leave their communities.

A 2005 data of National Statistics Office (NSO) revealed that the number of residents of Brgy. Pilar in Bauang La Union had been reduced from 812 to 400, or more than 50 percent of its total population because of the massive flooding, allegedly due to black sand mining in the shores of La Union.

To date, there are about 15 magnetite mining permit applications filed before the Mines & Geosciences Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in La Union, covering the areas of San Juan (2, offshore), Bacnotan (2 offshore), Balaoan (2 offshore), Luna (1 offshore), Bangar (2, 1 offshore, 1 onshore), Pugo (1 onshore), Burgos (1 onshore), Santol (1 onshore) and Sudipen (3 onshore).

source (http://cbcpnews.com/?q=node/18804)

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Published at http://www.balita.net.ph/

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Pugo


Sponsor yata ang Pugad!:lol:

Sponsor yata ang Pugad!:lol:

hehehe Pugad at Kultura Resort.

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Photo by: Amiellaine Dawana via Kultura Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kultura-Resort/112435305474845?sk=photos)

from a blog by: Little Miss Honey
source link: http://littlemisshoney.blogspot.com/2012/03/surfin.html

At around 1:30 AM, we headed to Partas Terminal in Pasay to catch the 2AM trip to La Union. But apparently there were no buses to be found in Baclaran area near MRT Taft station where I thought Partas buses were stationed. We wer told that Partas Terminal Pasay has now a new bigger terminal just a few blocks from old location. We also learned that they don't have any trips between 2AM to 4AM which leaves us to try our best to settle for the hard steel chairs for our bed for 2 hours. When the bus did arrived, we bought out tickets for 400 per head. It takes 6 to 7 hours to get to La Union. If you have your own car, it would probably take you 5 hours. But in our case, it took us more than 7 hours because the driver might have eaten something that got him to do several personal stopovers at restrooms. Believe me, some male passengers heard him doing his business in the CR. Poor driver! Tips for future travelers to La Union, bring some snacks, ipod, psp or a book to entertain you during the ride. But they also show movies on the bus. I got well acquainted with all Vic Sotto movies, they got a whole collection of it.

We finally arrived at San Juan. We had reservations at San Juan Surf Resort.

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The resort currently has 6 types of rooms namely: Standard Aircon Rooms, Bungalow Aircon Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Villas, Fan Rooms and a Family Room.


We stayed at the Deluxe room but it would be nice to have stayed at the bungalows. The rate for deluxe room good for 2 people: P1760.00 and for 4 people: P2360.00.

The room has a hot & cold bath, a small flat screen tv, aircon and a little terrace. Don't expect a phone or room service. You have to go down to the front desk or restobar if you need something.


read the whole blog at http://littlemisshoney.blogspot.com/2012/03/surfin.html

ABS-CBNnews.com
Posted at 03/04/2012 3:07 PM |

MANILA, Philippines – The residents of Barangay Poro in San Fernando, La Union are beginning to feel the effects of the oil spill that happened in the area more than a week ago.

Resident Ching Tomines, for one, complained about the fish that he bought from the San Fernando wet market.

Tomines suspects the fish was contaminated with diesel because of its weird taste.

The fish vendor, however, denied that the fish was infected.

The City Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council, on the other hand, said they will first check if there is contamination or not.

Meanwhile, some fishermen are also complaining because their livelihood is already affected by the oil spill.

source (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/03/04/12/residents-feel-health-hazards-brought-oil-spill)

By Handog Malaya Vera-Yamamoto, Prince Edward La Rosa and Gerry Albert Corpuz

MANILA, Philippines—(2ND UPDATE) A Northern Luzon congressman said he will oppose black sand mining in his province as he assured anti-blacksand mining groups of his support to the cause in his capacity as member of the Philippine parliament. Veteran lawmaker and one of the north's political thespians-- La Union Rep. Victor Ortega guaranteed small fishermen affected by blacksand mining in the province that he will oppose mining activities along the coastal shores of Lingayen Gulf

In his February 14 letter delivered to the headquarters of the fisherfolk alliance Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) the former governor now congressman of the first district of La Union, Rep. Ortega his stand against blacksand mining goes back to his time as governor of the province.

Rep. Ortega recalled during his time as La Union governor, he commissioned a study conducted by Dr. Fernando Siringan of the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute. The study blamed magnetite mining as the primary cause of coastal erosion and extreme danger posed by blacksand mining in the province.

read more at source (http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/11636901-la-union-solon-tells-fishers-i-am-with-you-against-blacksand-mining)

La Union is located in the Ilocos Region. Its name means The Union or The Unity in Spanish. This was formed in 1850 when Spanish Governor-General Antonio Maria Blanco when the towns of Pangasinan, Benguet and Ilocos Sur were merged. There are 19 municipalities and 1 city.

The province produced primarily buyboy, walis tambo or brooms. So they came up with the idea of celebrating Buyboy Festival in celebration of the 162nd founding anniversary of the said province.

All women were the participans in the dance parade. This was the first time that I saw no gays in the contingents. It is because this is under the auspices of the La Union Vibrant Women, Inc. (LUVWI). Young and senior citizens paraded in their colorful costumes accentuated by buyboy and their graceful dance steps.

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Photos are by Antonio from the blog http://www.ilocandiatreasures.com/2012/03/buyboy-festival-of-la-union.html

La Union is located in the Ilocos Region. Its name means The Union or The Unity in Spanish. This was formed in 1850 when Spanish Governor-General Antonio Maria Blanco when the towns of Pangasinan, Benguet and Ilocos Sur were merged. There are 19 municipalities and 1 city.

The province produced primarily buyboy, walis tambo or brooms. So they came up with the idea of celebrating Buyboy Festival in celebration of the 162nd founding anniversary of the said province.

All women were the participans in the dance parade. This was the first time that I saw no gays in the contingents. It is because this is under the auspices of the La Union Vibrant Women, Inc. (LUVWI). Young and senior citizens paraded in their colorful costumes accentuated by buyboy and their graceful dance steps.

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MANILA, Philippines—(2ND UPDATE) A Northern Luzon congressman said he will oppose black sand mining in his province as he assured anti-blacksand mining groups of his support to the cause in his capacity as member of the Philippine parliament. Veteran lawmaker and one of the north's political thespians-- La Union Rep. Victor Ortega guaranteed small fishermen affected by blacksand mining in the province that he will oppose mining activities along the coastal shores of Lingayen Gulf

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Published on March 5th, 2012


Batas Pambansa BLG. 691
Approved: March 7, 1984
AN ACT NAMING THE SAN FERNANDO-BAGULIN ROAD IN THE PROVINCE OF LA UNION TO FRANCISCO I. ORTEGA HIGHWAY

Section 1. The road from Quezon Boulevard in the Municipality of San Fernando to the poblacion in the Municipality of Bagulin, Province of La Union, which is referred to as San Fernando-Bagulin Road, is hereby named Francisco I. Ortega Highway.

Section 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

source (http://www.thelegalcommune.com/wp-library/?p=8061)

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The militant fisherfolk alliance Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) asked La Union Gov. Manuel Ortega to demand damage compensation for oil spilled affected fishermen in San Fernando City from Chevron Philippines, Inc.

This was after Ortega called for an investigation after thousands of liters of oil leaked from the depot’s pipelines on Tuesday.

In a press statement, Pamalakaya national chairperson Fernando Hicap welcomed the probe ordered by Gov. Ortega and the cease and desist order issued by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) against operators of oil depot at Poro Point.

But the fisherfolk leader said the aside from the environmental impact, local leaders and environment officials should also look into the economic impact of the oil spill to poor fisherfolk and other villagers sourcing their day-to-day livelihood from fishing.


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By Esteleta M. Rafanan
Monday 5th of March 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, March 5 (PIA) -- The regional police office has continued to sustain "Sagut a biag" (gift for life) project through the blood-letting activity which aims to promote humanitarian act of donating blood to ensure adequate, safe and affordable supply of blood for Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel, their families and indigent members of the community.



Sixty-four (64) personnel of Police Regional Office 1 (PRO1) donated 28,800cc of blood during the blood-letting activity held recently at the PRO1 Grandstand here in the celebration of Love Month/Valentines Day,



The blood donors consisted of 45 personnel from the Regional Training School 1 (RTS1), 11 from the Regional Public Safety Battalion 1 (RPSB1), 7 from the PRO1 Regional Headquarters, and one (1) from the National Support Unit.

read more at source (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=783767&publicationSubCategoryId=79)

By Monette H. Herrera
Monday 5th of March 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Mar. 5 (PIA) -- Sa unang pagkakataon, matagumpay na isinagawa ng Office of the Provincial Veterenarian (OPVET) ang “Operasyon Kapon kay Bantay” kamakailan dito sa probinsiya upang puksain ang rabies na siyang taglay ng bawat aso at pusa rito alinsunod sa ating batas na Anti Rabies Act of 2007 o Republict Act No. 9842.

Ayon kay Raquel Difuntorum, Farmer worker I ng naturang opisina, ang operasyong ito ay naglalayon ding alisin ang sekswal simbuyo ng anumang hayop partikular na ang mga aso na mahilig gumala sa mga kalsada o lansangan.

Dagdag pa ni Nida Gapuz, isa din sa mga kinatawan ng OPVET, ito’y isang paraan upang labanan at kontrolin ang pagkalat ng rabies nang sa ganun ligtas ang sinuman indibidwal o tao sa anumang sulok o lugar dito.

Aniya, mayroong labing dalawang halo-halong uri ng aso ang sumailalim sa libreng pagkapon at isa naman dito ay pusa.

“Ang mga ito ay napagkalooban ng mga libreng gamot tulad ng antibiotic, anaesthetic at anti-inflammatory upang maibsan ang sakit at mabilis na maghilom ng kanilang sugat dulot ng pagkakapon sa mga ito, dagdag ni Difuntorum.

source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1901330931697)

Monday, 05 March 2012 19:39 Miguel R. Camus / Reporter

Listed cement maker Holcim Philippines Inc. expects sales to recover this year on positive economic indicators alongside an anticipated early-spending boost in the run up to the 2013 elections.

In an interview with reporters on Friday, Holcim Philippines Chief Operating Officer Roland van Wijnen said 2012 sales volume could grow 5 percent with an “upside potential.”

“We look positively toward the first six months,” said van Wijnen.

Holcim Philippines reported earlier that 2011 sales slid 8.7 percent to P21.62 billion on lower public-infrastructure spending and continued delays of the government’s public-private partnership program.

Holcim Philippines rose 3.63 percent to P11.40 per share on Friday, giving it a market value of P73.55 billion. The company, a unit of Swiss giant Holcim Ltd., operates four cement plants in La Union, Bulacan, Misamis Oriental and Davao.

source (http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/companies/24105-holcim-expects-to-recover-sales-)

(The Philippine Star) Updated March 05, 2012 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - The second LBC Ronda Pilipinas, the biggest cycling spectacle of the decade, hits the road on May 20 with bigger prizes and a longer route that will take the riders on a 20-day journey through most of the Pan Philippine Highway, from Sarangani in Mindanao to Northern Luzon and back to Manila.

The 2012 version, sponsored anew by the LBC Express Inc., the country’s leading courier firm, will have four stops in Mindanao, two in the Visayas and nine in Luzon, from the Bicol Region to Southern Tagalog, and from the metropolis to Central and Northern Luzon.

The riders will drive back to Manila in their final push for glory at the end of a 2,000km race against the elements for the coronation of the 2012 individual champion who will receive P1million in cash, the team winner which will earn another P1 million and other individual and team placers who will receive their share of the total cash pot of over P7.5 million.

The routes covered are Legaspi to Naga (Stage 7), Daet to Lucena (Stage 8), Lucena to Antipolo (Stage 9), San Fernando, Pampanga to Cabanatuan, (Stage 10), Cabanatuan to Lingayen (Stage 11), Lingayen to Baguio (Stage 12), another time trial in Baguio (Stage 13), San Fernando, La Union to Tarlac (Stage 14) and Valenzuela to Manila (Stage 15) on June 10.

source (http://www.philstar.com/sportsarticle.aspx?articleid=783989&publicationsubcategoryid=69)

By Julie Cabatit-Alegre (The Philippine Star) Updated March 05, 2012

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MANILA, Philippines - Paint the floor with your feet.” This is how Cecil Go teaches his students how to dance. And with that, you get an insight into the kind of artist that he is. “You have to feel the canvas,” he says about painting, “in the same way you need to get connected with the floor when you dance.”

It is difficult to say whether Cecil Go is more of an artist or a dancer. He approaches both with the same passion.

Go is preparing for an exhibit of his paintings, which is being planned in April. It will be his first. He showed us the canvases he is working on — big frames depicting different species of heliconias, those tropical flowering plants more popularly known as lobster-claws or false bird-of-paradise. Bright hues of red, orange, yellow, pink and greens pop out of the canvases. A number are yet unfinished. They are works-in-progress, the way Go himself, still youngish-looking at 47, appears to be.

Go visited and stayed in Argentina, first for three weeks, then two months, not only to further hone his skill, but also to learn more about the culture that produced this romantic dance, which originated from the suburbs of Buenos Aires. At the same time, he visited museums, particularly the National Museum in Buenos Aires where he saw the works of the old masters from Europe such as Cezanne, Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Monet.

The influence of Rembrandt can be seen in an early work by Go where he used charcoal on watercolor paper utilizing the painting technique chiaroscuro, depicting the interplay of light and shadow, for which the Dutch painter is well-known. Go painted a night scene in a farm in La Union where Go once stayed, and the only source of light is the pugon or hut where tobacco leaves are dried and smoked.

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Thursday, March 1. 2012

MANILA — The Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) is targeting to open 20 new branches this year to serve its growing clientele and further expand its reach to underserved areas.

Of the 20 new branches to be put up, 14 will be in Luzon, two in Northern and Central Luzon, seven in the National Capital Region (NCR), and five in Southern Luzon.

LandBank is also relocating some of its existing branches to better and more accessible sites.

Last month, the Bank's South San Fernando Extension Office in La Union has been upgraded to a full-servicing branch, while its branches in Alicia, Isabela and General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite were moved to more strategic sites.

source (http://www.zambotimes.com/archives/44203-LandBank-to-open-20-new-branches-to-expand-nationwide-network.html)

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The STAR Northern Luzon weekly newspaper
February 27 - March 4, 2012

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Get a free graduation cake and a 10% discount on food and drinks with a minimum purchase of P3500 at Vegas or Olives Restaurant. Plus a chance to win other prices and an overnight stay for 2 at Thunderbird Resorts!

Valid for lunch and dinner beginning March 19 until April 12, 2012.

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Get a free graduation cake and a 10% discount on food and drinks with a minimum purchase of P3500 at Vegas or Olives Restaurant. Plus a chance to win other prices and an overnight stay for 2 at Thunderbird Resorts!

Valid for lunch and dinner beginning March 19 until April 12, 2012.

source: http://www.thunderbird-asia.com/blog/2012/02/a-salute-to-graduates-at-thunderbird-resorts-poro-point/

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This highway connecting San Fernando and Bagulin is a great location for mountain bike, sports car racing. Try to stop at Brgy. Bacsil for a breathtaking view of the city proper

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hehehe Pugad at Kultura Resort.

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reminds me of Wonderland Resort in Bamban, Tarlac :) Summer na! :banana:

reminds me of Wonderland Resort in Bamban, Tarlac :) Summer na! :banana:

Uso ngayon ang mga themed resorts, marami rin niyan sa Bulacan :cheers:


It's summer time! :banana2:

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Galactic Meal

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Live Band every Saturday Night

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(The Philippine Star) Updated March 06, 2012 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - The Bank of Makati (A Rural Bank) Inc. has opened two new lending sites in Bacolod, Negros Occidental and Urdaneta, Pangasinan, the latest additions to the growing number of other banking offices (OBOs). The new sites are part of the Phase 2 implementation of its expansion program. To date, Bank of Makati has 17 branches and 18 loan centers. Aside from the OBOs, other fully operational loan centers are in Lucena, Quezon; San Fernando, Pampanga; Puerto Princesa, Palawan; Balanga, Bataan; Biñan, Laguna; Butuan City; Tagum, Davao; Zamboanga City; Legaspi, Albay; Laoag, Ilocos Norte; San Fernando, La Union; General Santos City; Santiago, Isabela; Cagayan de Oro City; Tacloban, Leyte; and Daet, Camarines Norte. A total of six more sites are targeted to open this year.

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Villa Marand Bauang has expanded! Binakuran narin nila yung lote sa likuran nila
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IMHO, building a footbridge that only few people will use it, is just a waste of money. Ad-adu latta ti agballasiw dita kaslada, uray pay no addanton data footbridge. They could have just put a stop light in that area, instead of building that footbridge. Then, put a sign that says "no loading or unloading" within 20 meters from the pedestrian.

thread 13 na? last time nag post ako, it's thread 11, bilis naman.. hehe

IMHO, building a footbridge that only few people will use it, is just a waste of money. Ad-adu latta ti agballasiw dita kaslada, uray pay no addanton data footbridge. They could have just put a stop light in that area, instead of building that footbridge. Then, put a sign that says "no loading or unloading" within 20 meters from the pedestrian.

For the footbridge to maximize its utilization, they can place barricade and set-up loading ang unloading area, so that pedestrians will be forced to use the overpass while crossing the road. I hope they could also think for this. They could also install traffic lights for the flow of traffic in Lorma since it is a hospital

thread 13 na? last time nag post ako, it's thread 11, bilis naman.. hehe

:D visit the thread often! :banana::cheers:

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A typical morning on the beaches of San Juan, La Union would have bikini- or board shorts-clad surfers having breakfast at any of the resorts. Over steaming heaps of rice, hot dogs and eggs, they discuss technique and form, with the arbitrary complaint about how the waves aren’t big enough at this time of year. It’s just another day for these regulars in the Surfing Capital of Northern Philippines.

San Juan is arguably the mecca for amateur and advanced surfers in Luzon. Zambales may have San Narciso and Pundaquit, and Aurora province has a long coastline facing the Pacific Ocean with numerous surfing possibilities, but even longtime surfers admit that San Juan offers the most consistent waves ideal for surfing, not to mention a well-entrenched community of surfers who call this town home. It’s a five- to seven-hour drive from Manila, but for hardy surf warriors, visions of riding a series of perfect waves linger in their minds throughout the trip, making travel time seem much quicker than it is.

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Uso ngayon ang mga themed resorts, marami rin niyan sa Bulacan :cheers:

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OO sa Bulacan madami at world-class talaga. :)

sa La Union naman maraming magagandang beach :)

For the footbridge to maximize its utilization, they can place barricade and set-up loading ang unloading area, so that pedestrians will be forced to use the overpass while crossing the road. I hope they could also think for this

for me FAVOR ako sa footbridge.... ang problem PEDESTRIAN naman talaga
DISPILINA lang yan... oppps... sali na rin ibang drivers...

for me FAVOR ako sa footbridge.... ang problem PEDESTRIAN naman talaga
DISPILINA lang yan... oppps... sali na rin ibang drivers...

tumpak na tumpak! Kung saan saan rin kasi tumitigil, kung minsan hindi pa yung talagang nagpapagilid bago magsakay o magbaba ng pasahero.

Sa mga tao rin kung minsan, halimbawa 30 meters nalang yung jeep o bus mula sa bababahan isang tao ay may bumaba, edi sana bumaba nalang rin yung taong iyon para minsanan ang baba ng bus o jeep kung hindi rin naman mabigat ang dala niya. Kung minsan kasi tamad rin lumakad ang tao para rin sana may ehersisyo sila. arrrggghhhh hindi lang dito sa La Union na ganito, ganoon din sa Manila, so i generalize na karamihan ng mga Pinoy ay walang disiplina

OO sa Bulacan madami at world-class talaga. :)

sa La Union naman maraming magagandang beach :)

dumarami narin rito ang mga beach resort, especially sa Bauang-San Fernando-San Juan area. Sa Luna rin dumarami ang mga beach resort

Magsasagawa ng Anti-Piracy raid dito sa La Union ang grupong ito

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Sen. Chiz Escudero is an adopted son of La Union

Tuesday, 06 March 2012 16:36

LA UNION – Hindi naniniwala si Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero sa sinasabi ni Sen. Antonio Trillanes na mayroon umanong nagtatangkang hikayatin ang mga sundalo na lumahok sa planong pagpapatalsik sa puwesto kay Pangulong Noynoy Aquino.

Sa naging panayam ng Bombo Radyo La Union kay Escudero, sinabi nito na hindi niya alam kung sino ang nagbigay ng impormasyon sa ibinuyag ni Trillanes sa publiko.

Ayon sa senador, wala naman siyang natatanggap na balita hinggil sa umano'y tangkang pag-recruit sa mga sundalo.

Kung totoo man na may mga nagbabalak upang mapatalsik ang pangulo ay hindi umano ito nababasa dahil basta na lamang nangyayari ang coup d' etat.

Dagdag pa ni Escudero, maaari umano makaapekto sa takbo ng ekonomiya ng bansa ang mga katulad na kumakalat na tsismis.

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Any developments sa airport? May negotiations ba uli na nangyayari para sa possible entry uli ng any airline company para mag-open ng flights sa airport?

Sayang nga lang. may mga nahahanap rin kasi ngayon ng flights Manila - San Fernando, nabasa ko sa ibat ibang mga sites

by Harley Palangchao



Benguet Gov. Nestor Fongwan joined the ranks of chief executives Northern Luzon in requesting the Bureau of Customs to fast track the set up of containerized cargo or containerization of the Port of San Fernando in La Union, which is expected to propel further the vegetable industry in the province.

Fongwan said that he, together with other ranking officials, met Monday with BOC Commissioner Ruffy Biazon to discuss the set up of the containerization of the San Fernando Port.

“The containerization of the Port of San Fernando is expected to help our vegetable industry while it will be a big help to us once we started to export highland vegetables,” Fongwan said.

Based on the plan, the containerization project aims to lower transport cost by 35 percent by substituting inland transport or freight to sea freight.

It is estimated that 10 to 15 percent of the 75,000 combined containerized cargoes in the Port of Manila and Manila International Container Port are intended for Region 1. This means that if the containerized vessel goes directly to Port of San Fernando, this would mean huge revenue and that products from Regions 1 and the Cordilleras will be shipped easily to their intended market outlets.

Another benefit of containerization of Port of San Fernando is the projected increase in trade or exports activities of agriculture and marine products of regions 1 and Cordilleras with neighboring countries like China, Taiwan, and Singapore.

There will be additional revenues with an estimate of almost half billion pesos annually from the direct shipment of consolidated or door-to-door cargoes of overseas workers and balikbayans.

Historically, the Port of San Fernando was created as a collection district covering the provinces of Ilocos Sur, Mountain Province, La Union, Nueva Vizcaya, and Pangsinan. At present, the Port of San Fernando comprises of Poro Point Special Economic and Freeport Zone and three sub-ports namely John Hay Freeport Zone, sub-port of Sual, and sub-port of Salomague covering Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Abra, Benguet, and Mountain Province.


source (http://www.baguiomidlandcourier.com.ph/business.asp?mode=archives/2011/october/10-23-2011/bus3.txt)

BOC sees higher income with San Fernando port handling cargo

Monday, 02 May 2011 19:47 VG Cabuag / Reporter

CUSTOMS Commissioner Angelito Alvarez expects increased revenues from its San Fernando, La Union collection district after the port is set to handle containers starting this month.

“The new regime of containerization in the Port of San Fernando is expected to enhance the Ilocos Region’s attractiveness to investors and thus create opportunities for enhanced job creation that will jumpstart economic activities in the area,” Alvarez said in a statement.

The commissioner did not cite figures, but for the first three months of the year, the Bureau of Customs’ Port of San Fernando already collected P457 million, or P30 million higher than its target of P427 million.

Alvarez said to entice container ships to call San Fernando, the Poro Point Industrial Corp., a joint venture entity that has a 25-year contract as exclusive cargo handler, has offered reduced arrastre and wharfage dues, and a wide container yard that can accommodate up to 1,000 twenty-foot equivalent units on any given day, a provision for reefer containers, dangerous cargo area, stalag for motor vehicles and clearer traffic for haulers and other cargo trucks.

The Poro Point Management Corp., the management arm of the Bases Conversion Development Authority for the Poro Point Free Port Zone, meanwhile, offered a secured 10,000-square-meter adjacent lot as holding and Customs
examination area.

read more at source (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/regions/10604-boc-sees-higher-income-with-san-fernando-port-handling-cargo)

San Fernando, La Union Port Statistics at this link: http://www.ppa.com.ph/Port%20Statistics/downloadExcel.htm

This highway connecting San Fernando and Bagulin is a great location for mountain bike, sports car racing. Try to stop at Brgy. Bacsil for a breathtaking view of the city proper

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Parang Antipolo siguro ang lugar na eto sa San Fernando City. Mukhang maganda ang pagkakagawa ng highway. Malamang tourist spot din eto.:)

Musta na po ang updates regarding the possibility of Robinsons Place entry in SFC?:)

Parang Antipolo siguro ang lugar na eto sa San Fernando City. Mukhang maganda ang pagkakagawa ng highway. Malamang tourist spot din eto.:)

yup yup, parang sa view kapag Papuntang Antipolo nga. nakapunta narin ako sa Antipolo. Ang ganda ng view ng Taguig at Muntinlupa, tapos Laguna de Bay naman as you go nearer. Ang ganda rin ng view ng mga bundok. Dito naman sa San Fernando, kitang kita ang buong city proper, tapos ang South China Sea

Tourist spot rin dito sa area na ito ng San Fernando. maraming car, mountainbike, marathon races ang ginaganap rito

yup yup, parang sa view kapag Papuntang Antipolo nga. nakapunta narin ako sa Antipolo. Ang ganda ng view ng Taguig at Muntinlupa, tapos Laguna de Bay naman as you go nearer. Ang ganda rin ng view ng mga bundok. Dito naman sa San Fernando, kitang kita ang buong city proper, tapos ang South China Sea

Tourist spot rin dito sa area na ito ng San Fernando. maraming car, mountainbike, marathon races ang ginaganap rito

Waaah, exciting nga ang lugar na iyan. Lalo na sa mga mahilig sa marathon racing, hirap sigurong akyatin iyan, matarik kaya? Naeemagine ko, ganda siguro ng view ng dagat at yung city habang nasa taas ka.:)

Waaah, exciting nga ang lugar na iyan. Lalo na sa mga mahilig sa marathon racing, hirap sigurong akyatin iyan, matarik kaya? Naeemagine ko, ganda siguro ng view ng dagat at yung city habang nasa taas ka.:)

di naman gaanong matarik rito. may mga sharp curves nga lang. maganda yung kalsada.

around 8 kilometers, sa Brgy. Bacsil, doon makikita ang breathtaking view ng San Fernando City Proper

Road widening update:

Road widening (concreting of shoulder) has already started in Santiago, Bauang, the second brgy. in Bauang along the highway

Universal Diner (beside Katya Salon, behind CKC Elem), San Fernando City


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Find out why it is called the Universal Diner at La Union Food and Shopping Thread Page 11 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=89180769#post89180769)

thanks napasama yung sa amin! :banana::banana::banana:

guys nakita nyo naba yung perspective prupose SFC Plaza?

paki promote ko lang eto!

para may accesible buy and sell site dito sa Province natin

http://www.mylaunion.biz/

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A friend from the construction industry confirmed that Puregold will put up their warehouse in this site @ diversion road, pagdaroan...

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A friend from the construction industry confirmed that Puregold will put up their warehouse in this site @ diversion road, pagdaroan...

:applause: ayan na yung sinasabi nilang malapit sa Manna residencies na puregold, kaya pala yung lote ay hindi na for sale. na-clear narin yung isang vacant lot, possible na gagawing daanan para rito sa puregold

guys nakita nyo naba yung perspective prupose SFC Plaza?

saan? sa city engineering office o may tarp na nakalagay sa plaza?

Universal Diner (beside Katya Salon, behind CKC Elem), San Fernando City




thanks napasama yung sa amin! :banana::banana::banana:

nagsalamin pa kami ng kasama ko sa pintuan ninyo hehehhehe

paki promote ko lang eto!

para may accesible buy and sell site dito sa Province natin

http://www.mylaunion.biz/

ayos iyan ha :cheers:

Musta na po ang updates regarding the possibility of Robinsons Place entry in SFC?:)

sa ngayon idle parin.

Paano din pala yung sinasabing Puregold sa Bauang? Alin ang warehouse at alin ang grocery?

By dzmm.com.ph | 11:24 AM 03/07/2012

Inilabas na ng Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ang resulta ng water sampling analysis sa nangyaring oil spill sa Barangay Poro, San Fernando City, La Union.

Batay sa resulta ng pagsusuri ng BFAR, normal ang lagay ng tubig at maaaring mabuhay ang mga isda.

Ipinasuri na rin ang mga residenteng nakitaan ng asthma at skin allergy, bunsod ng oil spill.

Samantala, naghain na ng pollution case ang Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) laban sa Chevron.

Nangako naman sa pulong ng City Environment and Natural Resources ang kompanya na tutulong ito sa mga residenteng apektado ng oil spill. Report from ABS-CBN News

source (http://dzmm.abs-cbnnews.com/news/Region/Resulta_ng_water_sampling_sa_La_Union,_inilabas_na_ng_BFAR.html)

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Alfred Ortega makes his move to get ahead in one of the races at the 2nd Jetski Competition in San Francisco, San Fernando City, La Union as part of the city’s 14th founding anniversary. Ortega won the race in the 34 years old and above division. (Erwin G. Beleo)

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Posted: March 2, 2012; By Jay B. Rempillo

The Supreme Court has unanimously held that the China National Machinery & Equipment Corp. Group (CNMEG)’s Contract Agreement with North Luzon Railways Corporation (Northrail) for the construction of a railway line from Manila to San Fernando, La Union (Northrail Project) is not an executive agreement and that CNMEG “is not entitled to immunity from suit.” Thus it remanded Civil Case No. 06-203 to the Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 145 for further proceedings on the validity of the said Contract Agreement, as well as the counterpart financial agreement (Loan Agreement) between the Philippine government and the Export Import Bank of China (EXIM Bank).

In a 23-page decision penned by Justice Maria Lourdes P. A. Sereno, the Court En Banc denied CNMEG’s petition assailing the dismissal by the Court of Appeals of its (CNMEG’s) petition for certiorari assailing the RTC’s denial of its (CNMEG’s) motion to dismiss Civil Case No. 06-203 for lack of jurisdiction.

The Court stressed that the Contract Agreement was not concluded between the government of the Philippines and China but between Northrail and CNMEG, which is neither a government nor a government agency of China but a corporation duly organized and created under the laws of the People’s Republic of China.


source: Supreme Court of the Philippines (http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/pio/news/2012/03/03021202.php)

Paano din pala yung sinasabing Puregold sa Bauang? Alin ang warehouse at alin ang grocery?
warehouse as in bodega lang ang sa pagdaroan. malamang outlets na yung ibang sites sa LU.

warehouse as in bodega lang ang sa pagdaroan. malamang outlets na yung ibang sites sa LU.

:applause::applause::applause: That's a good news. We could expect Puregold Stores to be sprouting around the province soon, Ayos! :cheers::banana:

Posted on March 3, 2012 by blogger dream traveler at http://www.dreamworldtraveler.info/writing-about-bauang-in-la-union/

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Bauang has great beaches because when you stand at their coast, you are already looking at the South China Sea. Their seas are rich with marine life so sea food is always fresh. And it is not a surprise that their town has massive shell craft production. And their beaches are always active because of fun activities like swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving! What a great adventure!

There are also many guapple and grape growers in the area, so they have many food preparations using these two fruits.
guapple


Now, if it is not too far away from me, I am already enticed to go there. Fresh sea food, beaches…ahhhh…now that would be a grand vacation for me. So if you are already in Luzon, don’t miss this chance to visit the town of Bauang in La Union.

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Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine

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Published : Thursday, March 08, 2012 00:00

Written by : Ryan Ponce Pacpaco

GOVERNORS have expressed intention to air their position against the unitary excise tax system on tobacco and alcohol products during deliberations by the House committee on ways and means on the controversial proposal which may affect the livelihood of 2.9 million tobacco farmers, workers and dependents.

Cagayan Gov. Alvaro Antonio and La Union Gov. Manuel Ortega, both from tobacco-producing provinces, expressed concern over the statement of League of Provinces of the Philippines President and Oriental Mindoro Gov. Alfonso Umali and Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson favoring the tax proposal.

Antonio declared that such an exorbitant tax increase will greatly prejudice low-priced cigarettes which mainly use local tobacco for production.


Meanwhile, Ortega hit the LPP since not all members were consulted.

“It is unfair to say that the whole LPP supports House Bill 5727 when we don’t. We are from tobacco producing provinces and the welfare of millions of tobacco farmers dependent on the tobacco industry is our utmost concern.”


Ortega said La Union is among the top five provinces that benefit from the collection of tobacco excise taxes. From 1997-2007, La Union got more than P730 million.

“The money is being used to fund social services and other projects. Changing the current multi-tiered tax structure will lead to lower demand for local tobacco which, in turn, means lower share for our province from tobacco excise taxes. This will negatively impact on the delivery of social services to our constituents,” Ortega stressed.

read whole of the article at source (http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/news/national/25535-govs-to-air-position-vs-unitary-excise-tax-system-on-tobacco)

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Putting utmost importance to environmental protection, the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) responded expeditiously in the wake of the oil spill at the San Fernando Bay on February 21, 2012.

Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member Francisco “Kit” C. Ortega, Jr., Chairman on Environmental Protection, Human Ecology and Security and Provincial Administrator Dr. Jeoffrey S. Tilan, chaired a multi-agency meeting held at the Diego Silang Hall of the Provincial Capitol Building on February 22, 2012. The meeting was aimed in addressing and taking prompt actions to mitigate the environmental and health impacts of the oil spill by Chevron Philippines, Inc. (CPI) and the respective actions of various stakeholders specifically national government agencies which are tasked in assisting Local Government Units (LGUs) in times of disaster.

SPM Ortega relayed Gov. Manuel C. Ortega’s call for a “win-win” approach in addressing the impacts of the oil spill. He said that expeditious actions should be done to contain it and prevent serious damages to the marine ecosystem and address possible health impacts to affected coastal barangays. Also, Dr. Tilan emphasized the creation of a task force that will handle similar incidents in the future and conduct speedy action and mitigation.

read more at Official Website of the Province of La Union (http://www.launion.gov.ph/news.php?extend.285)

By: Israel O. Rudio, PITO-La Union
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Northern Luzon was mesmerized on the evening of February 29, 2012 as the 6th La Union Electric Float Parade literally illuminated the Municipality Luna as part of the celebration of the Province of La Union’s 162nd Foundation Anniversary.

Each float represented the 19 municipalities and lone city of La Union, reigning beauties of Mutia ti La Union and sponsors. All were adorned with colorful lights of various sizes and shapes. The Local Government Units’ (LGUs) floats and gowns and head dresses of their respective official Mutia ti La Union candidates and escorts were adorned with their One Town One Product (OTOP) and other interests of distinction. For the first time, one of the sponsors, 1590 Energy Corporation, was invited to show its environmental awareness advocacy.

Swarmed by excited residents and tourists, the parade began at 7:00 pm starting at Luna National High School in Brgy. Barrientos and ended at the Town Plaza after negotiating a two-kilometer route around the poblacion area. Households also turned off their lights including streetlights to make the floats shinier and brighter as they pass.

The Best Float was bagged by Sto. Tomas with its daing-inspired concept. Various dried fish were used to decorate the winning float. It was followed by Luna for 1st runner-up with its Our Lady of Namacpacan and Gen. Antonio Luna-inspired design; Rosario for 2nd runner up with its furniture-inspired design; City of San Fernando for 3rd runner-up with its Botanical Graden-inspired design; and San Gabriel landing at 4th runner-up with its soft broom and highland vegetable concept.

Tubao won the Most Indigenous Float Award with its tobacco-inspired float while Sto. Tomas settled for 1st runner-up and Sudipen settled for 2nd runer-up with its bamboo ship float.

On the same evening, some of the minor awards for the Mutia ti La Union 2012 were announced. It included Best in Talent won by Ms. Agoo, Aiyana Camille C. Mickwics with her Belly-Dancing presentation; Best in Native Costume won by Ms. Sto. Tomas, Rosalyn E. Suratos; Most Indigenous Costume won again by Ms. Sto. Tomas with Luna and Balaoan landing at 1st and 2nd place respectively; and Best Designer won again by Sto. Tomas followed by San Juan and Agoo.

Stars were also present to add glamour to the evening. It included Ruby Rodriguez, Ding-Dong Avanzado, Jezza Zaragoza, Pretty Tricia and Vince Bueno.

source: Official Website of the Province of La Union (http://www.launion.gov.ph/news.php?extend.286)

By: Israel O. Rudio, PITO-La Union
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Northern Luzon was mesmerized on the evening of February 29, 2012 as the 6th La Union Electric Float Parade literally illuminated the Municipality Luna as part of the celebration of the Province of La Union’s 162nd Foundation Anniversary.

Each float represented the 19 municipalities and lone city of La Union, reigning beauties of Mutia ti La Union and sponsors. All were adorned with colorful lights of various sizes and shapes. The Local Government Units’ (LGUs) floats and gowns and head dresses of their respective official Mutia ti La Union candidates and escorts were adorned with their One Town One Product (OTOP) and other interests of distinction. For the first time, one of the sponsors, 1590 Energy Corporation, was invited to show its environmental awareness advocacy.

Swarmed by excited residents and tourists, the parade began at 7:00 pm starting at Luna National High School in Brgy. Barrientos and ended at the Town Plaza after negotiating a two-kilometer route around the poblacion area. Households also turned off their lights including streetlights to make the floats shinier and brighter as they pass.

The Best Float was bagged by Sto. Tomas with its daing-inspired concept. Various dried fish were used to decorate the winning float. It was followed by Luna for 1st runner-up with its Our Lady of Namacpacan and Gen. Antonio Luna-inspired design; Rosario for 2nd runner up with its furniture-inspired design; City of San Fernando for 3rd runner-up with its Botanical Graden-inspired design; and San Gabriel landing at 4th runner-up with its soft broom and highland vegetable concept.

Tubao won the Most Indigenous Float Award with its tobacco-inspired float while Sto. Tomas settled for 1st runner-up and Sudipen settled for 2nd runer-up with its bamboo ship float.

On the same evening, some of the minor awards for the Mutia ti La Union 2012 were announced. It included Best in Talent won by Ms. Agoo, Aiyana Camille C. Mickwics with her Belly-Dancing presentation; Best in Native Costume won by Ms. Sto. Tomas, Rosalyn E. Suratos; Most Indigenous Costume won again by Ms. Sto. Tomas with Luna and Balaoan landing at 1st and 2nd place respectively; and Best Designer won again by Sto. Tomas followed by San Juan and Agoo.

Stars were also present to add glamour to the evening. It included Ruby Rodriguez, Ding-Dong Avanzado, Jezza Zaragoza, Pretty Tricia and Vince Bueno.

source: Official Website of the Province of La Union (http://www.launion.gov.ph/news.php?extend.286)

Posted on March 3, 2012 by blogger dream traveler at http://www.dreamworldtraveler.info/writing-about-bauang-in-la-union/

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Bauang has great beaches because when you stand at their coast, you are already looking at the South China Sea. Their seas are rich with marine life so sea food is always fresh. And it is not a surprise that their town has massive shell craft production. And their beaches are always active because of fun activities like swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving! What a great adventure!

There are also many guapple and grape growers in the area, so they have many food preparations using these two fruits.
guapple


Now, if it is not too far away from me, I am already enticed to go there. Fresh sea food, beaches…ahhhh…now that would be a grand vacation for me. So if you are already in Luzon, don’t miss this chance to visit the town of Bauang in La Union.

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Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine

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Guapple

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I started this blog a year ago to document my six month internship, working for Sustainable Cities International and the City Environment and Natural Resources Office in San Fernando, La Union, Philippines. I worked on waste management and sanitation projects, and I also enjoyed myself travelling the Philippines and surfing every day.

Now I’m back in Toronto and I plan to use this blog to explore the waste issues I see around me every day. Garbage really is everywhere, and I want to find out more about what is really happening to it.

http://garbageintern.wordpress.com/

Mariing itinanggi ng ilang gobernador ang pahayag nina League of Governors of Provinces in the Philippines national president Oriental at National Chairman Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson na pinapaboran ng lahat ng gobernador ang panukalang “unitary excise tax system” sa produktong tabako at alkohol.

“It is unfortunate that Governors (Oriental Mindoro Gov. Alfonso) Umali and Singson made that statement considering that they come from tobacco growing provinces and have tobacco farmers as their constituents, not to mention that their provinces are recipients of funding from their share of tobacco tax collections,” ayon kay Ilocos Norte Governor Imee R. Marcos.
Sinabi naman ni Cagayan Governor Alvaro T. Antonio na masyadong malaki ang naturang tax increase sa produktong tabako na aniya’y maaa*ring makaapekto sa mga local farmers ng tabako.

Sinabi naman ni La Union Governor Manuel C. Ortega na “unfair” naman daw na sabihin ng LPP na suportado ng lahat ng miyembro nito ang Abaya bill dahil hindi naman lahat ay nakonsulta hinggil dito.

source (http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/mar0812/news09.htm)

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Poro Point is busy again with its increased activity in the seaport. How about the airport?

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Diversion Road - Biday rehabilitation

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natawa lang ako sa billboard na "this property is NOT for sale" pero may contact number sa baba ng billboard. :lol::lol: what for??? eh di may tatawag at sasabihin "bakit yung lote niyo ay di FOR SALE?" :lol:

nagsalamin pa kami ng kasama ko sa pintuan ninyo hehehhehe

kailan sir?

di ko kayo namalayan! :lol::lol::lol:

nagsalamin pa kami ng kasama ko sa pintuan ninyo hehehhehe

yung manager namin nakita na nya kasi nung isang araw pinakita nung incharge na architect/engineer ata for that project!

natawa lang ako sa billboard na "this property is NOT for sale" pero may contact number sa baba ng billboard. :lol::lol: what for??? eh di may tatawag at sasabihin "bakit yung lote niyo ay di FOR SALE?" :lol:

:lol: kaya nga,pero i am also puzzled with this.

natawa lang ako sa billboard na "this property is NOT for sale" pero may contact number sa baba ng billboard. :lol::lol: what for??? eh di may tatawag at sasabihin "bakit yung lote niyo ay di FOR SALE?" :lol:

:lol: kaya nga,pero i am also puzzled with this. Bakit kaya?hmmm

kailan sir?

di ko kayo namalayan! :lol::lol::lol:

Noong lunes dn,bandang 11:45.

yung manager namin nakita na nya kasi nung isang araw pinakita nung incharge na architect/engineer ata for that project!

Sa audiorium ba iyon o sa garden sa plaza sa may pinaglalagyan ng xmas tree kpg xmas?

Pag sa auditorium,bka iyon yung matagal nang proposd noong tym ni former mayor mjo,pero sna may bagong proposed uli


Pag yung garden nman,kilala ko arkitek nun

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Watch LA UNION'S 162nd Anniversary Activities featured at "MAG TV na atin to" on Sunday, March 11, 2012, 9am, ABS-CBN Channel 3 (Baguio). Electric Float parade, Buyboy Festival Street Dancing, Agri & Tourism Expo, MUTIA TI LA UNION and more!

From: La Union Information and Tourism Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=379360648749206&set=a.208595342492405.55111.204145946270678&type=1&theater)

Shamrock Live Tonight at SFC Plaza

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Holcim Plant, La Union

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STREET FOOD FRIDAYS!!! try our new Adobo Zigzag "isaw" BBQ, Sweet & Sour Zigzag "isaw" BBQ, Zigzag "isaw" Curry BBQ & Chilli Garlic Zigzag "isaw" BBQ!!! 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm :)

From: Halo Halo de Iloko Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/magpasarap)

08-Mar-12, 5:55 PM | Abigail C. Kwok, InterAksyon.com
The Supreme Court has allowed a Makati City regional trial court to try a civil case against a Chinese firm that will build a railway system from Metro Manila to La Union.

In a 23-page decision penned by Associate Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno dated February 7 but was released to media only this week, the High Court ruled that Chinese firm China National Machinery and Equipment Corporation Group (CNMEG) does not enjoy immunity from civil suit since it is engaged in a proprietary and not in a governmental function.

The doctrine of immunity from suit has been restricted only to sovereign or governmental activities (jure imperii) and cannot be extended to commercial, private, and proprietary acts, the decision said.

The High Court based its ruling on evidence including the memorandum of understanding (MOU) entered into between Northrail Corp. and CNMEG dated Sep. 14, 2002; the letter of Ambassador Wang Chungui dated Oct. 1, 2003 to then Finance Secretary Jose Isidro Camacho; and the loan agreement entered into by both parties.


read more at source (http://www.interaksyon.com/article/26360/sc-allows-civil-suit-vs--chinese-firm-that-will-build-manila-la-union-railway)

By Monette H. Herrera

Upang mabigyan ng halaga ang parte ng bawat kababaihan dito sa lalawigan at maisulong ang kanilang papel sa pagsugpo ng climate change,ang mga empleyado ng gobyerno na mula sa iba’t-ibang ahensiya rito ay nakiisa sa paggunita ng “National Women Celebration” ngayong araw.

Alinsunod sa temang “Women Weathering Climate Change: Governance and Accountability, Everyone’s Responsibility,” pormal na inumpisahan ang aktibad sa pamamagitan ng Fun Walk o paglalakad na pinangunahan ng mga kawani ng Region 1 Advocates for Gender Equality o RAGE at mga empleyado ng gobyerno kaninang umaga.

Kabilang na sa mga nakilahok na ahensiya dito ay ang Kagawaran ng Kalusugan, Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka, Commission on Human Rights, Civil Service Commission, Kagawaran ng Edukasyon, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Kagawaran ng Repormang Pansakahan, Philippine Information Agency, Commission on Population, Pambansang Tanggapan ng Estadistika, Kagawaran ng Kagalingang Panlipunan at Pagpapaunlad at iba pa.

Ayon sa panauhing si Daisy Sayangda-Olivar, Punong Bayan ng Santol, La Union, mahalaga ang papel ng mga kababaihan sa bansa sa pagpapanatili ng kaayusan hindi lang sa mga bahay kundi sa kani-kanilang mga organisasyon.

Dagdag pa ni Olivar, ang pagkakaroon ng matatag na relasyon ng bawat isa hindi lamang sa mga kababaihan pati na rin sa mga kalalakihan ay isang magandang stratehiya upang makamit ang adbokasiyang labanan ang climate change sa bansa.

source (http://www.ugnayan.com/ph/LaUnion/SanFernando/article/1F5L)

Thunderbird Resort and San Fernando City

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Kultura Resort Featured at balita.com.ph

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hindi pa daw definite na magkakaroon na ng puregold sa san fernando,maybe mauuna na muna yung warehouse(storage facility) para sa mga puregold outlets later on sa region

By Esteleta M. Rafanan
Friday 9th of March 2012


SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, March 9 (PIA) -- To enhance crime reporting system using modern technology, the Police Regional Office (PRO1) launched here this morning the Philippine National Police (PNP) e-Blotter program, a new crime incident reporting system.

The La Union Police Provincial Office (LUPPO) will serve as the pilot area for the new system.

The e-Blotter System is a priority program of PNP Chief Director General Nicanor A. Bartolome.

The primary goal of the e-Blotter system is to have a daily update on what is happening in every police station and to facilitate crime documentation, Police Chief Supt. Franklin Jesus B. Bucayu said.

source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=321331205060)

By Monette H. Herrera
Friday 9th of March 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Mar. 9 (PIA) -- With the theme “ Women Weathering Climate Change: Governance and Accountability, Everyone’s Responsibility,” employees from various government agencies here participated in the fun walk activity led by Region 1 Advocates for Gender Equality or RAGE in celebration of the National Women’s Month that started yesterday.

This activity aims to raise awareness of national government agencies, local government units, civil society organizations and communities on disaster risk reduction and gender and climate change issues.

Also, this seeks to encourage women’s participation in government programs geared towards disaster preparedness and building resilient communities using government’s budget.

The activity was led by RAGE officers followed by employees from the Department of Health, Department of Agrarian Reform, Department of Education, Commission on Human Rights, Commission on Population, Philippine Information Agency, Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, National Statistics Office, Department of Social Welfare and Development, among others.

According to Daisy Sayangda-Olivar, Mayor of Santol, La Union, the role of women is very important in our society since they serve as powerful agents of change in relation to disaster risk reduction.

She also stressed that building a relationship with one another, not only for women but also men, would be a good strategy in addressing climate change in the country.

source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1901331191542)

By Jess Diaz (The Philippine Star) Updated March 09, 2012 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Northern Luzon congressmen refuted yesterday the claim of Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis “Chavit” Singson that tobacco production in their region has benefited only the manufacturers and not the farmers.

Representatives Victor Ortega of La Union, Eric Singson Jr. of Ilocos Sur and Carlos Padilla of Nueva Vizcaya said farmers are benefiting from competitive prices offered by manufacturers for their tobacco leaf produce.

Makers of tobacco products buy even the poor quality leaves since these could be used for low-priced cigarettes, Padilla said.

He said farmers also share from taxes collected by the national government from the so-called “sin” products.

“The law allots a certain portion of such taxes to farmers through their provincial governments,” he said.

Ortega has warned his colleagues who are pushing for higher sin taxes that these could price local products out of the market, a scenario that could lead to the death of the tobacco industry, displacing hundreds of thousands of farmers.

“We have at least 300,000 farmers who will be affected. That is not counting their families, and factory workers and their families,” he said.

source (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=785214&publicationSubCategoryId=63)

By Monette H. Herrera
Friday 9th of March 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Marso 9 (PIA) -- Bilang tugon sa National Greening Program ng Pangulong Benigno S Aquino III, pinangunahan ng Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources ang pagtatanim ng mangroves o bakawan dito sa probinsiya partikular na sa barangay Dalumpinas Este, San Fernando City na umaabot sa 3,000 bilang.

Ang aktibidad ay bahagi ng taunang selebrasyon sa Women’s Month na siyang nakatakda ngayong Marso na kung saan may temang: “Women Weathering Climate Change: Governance and Accountability, Everyone’s Responsibility.”

Ayon kay BFAR Director Nestor D. Domenden, ang gawaing ito ay isang paraan upang sugpuin ang climate change gayundin, upang mapangalagaan ang mga iba’t-ibang uri ng isda sa mga palaisdaan.

Dagdag pa ni Domenden, patuloy pa rin ang pagsusubaybay sa mga itinanim kada buwan.

source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1901331277911)

Bauang Sunset at San Luis Del Mar, Bauang

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Goodnight San Fernando City and La Union!

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March 9, 2012, 10:44pm



LA UNION – Grandmaster Oliver Barbosa leads the cast of participants in the seventh La Union Open chess championships that get underway Monday at the Ortega gym. Joining Barbosa in the four-day, rapid chess competition are fellow GMs Joey Antonio and Mark Paragua and International Masters Rolando Nolte and Emmanuel Senador.

The event, which will be rated by the World Chess Federation (FIDE), is sponsored by the provincial government of La Union, headed by Gov. Manuel C. Ortega; the city government of San Fernando under Mayor Pablo C. Ortega and Rep. Victor F. Ortega; with the cooperation of Abono Party-List Rep. Francisco Emmanuel R. Ortega III and the Villa Estrella Resort, the official hotel.

source (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/353775/la-union-chess-tilt-set)

Related news

FIDE-rated rapid chess set in La Union

by Noli Cruz

THE city of San Fernando will host a landmark in Philippine chess history as the 7th La Union Open Chess Championship unfolds on Monday (March 12) at the Ortega Gym.

It will mark the first time in Philippine chess history that at rapid chess tournament will be rated by the World Chess Federation (FIDE).

The four-day rapid chess competition sanctioned by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) offers P50,000 to the champion, P25,000 to second and P15,000 to third. There will be prizes down to the 50th placer.

Also at stake in the event supported by Governor Manuel C. Ortega of La Union, Mayor Pablo C. Ortega of San Fernando City, Rep. Victor F. Ortega, Abono Partylist Rep. Francisco Emmanuel R. Ortega and official hotel Villa Estrella Resort are the prizes for the top non-master; top lady, senior (above 50 years old), junior (15 to 20 years old) and kiddie (14 years old and below); and the top three players from La Union.

For inquiries, contact organizer/tournament director Joseph A. Dumuk at 0916-5551993.

source (http://www.remate.ph/2012/03/fide-rated-rapid-chess-set-in-la-union/)

Saturday, 10 March 2012 08:17

LA UNION – Nagkakaribussuan ita dagiti residente ti saba nga immula iti maysa a 60-anyos a lolo dahil gapu ti timaud a bunga daytoy iti tengnga ken ti murdong iti maymaysa a puon idiay Barangay Bitalag, ili ti Bacnotan, La Union.

Iti pannakiuman ti Bombo Radyo La Union iti makinkukua ti nasao a saba a ni lolo Jessy Sining, kinunana a mamati daytoy nga adda iti ipaay a swerte ti mulana.

Sigun kenni lolo Jessy, iti edadna a 60-anyos ket ita laeng a nakaimatang daytoy ti naidumduma a panagbunga ti maysa a saba.

Kaadduan ngamin kunana, agbungbunga ti saba iti murdong ti puo n daytoy.

Uray dagiti residente sadiay ket dinayawda ti mula ni lolo Jessy gapu iti naidumduma a langa daytoy.

Adu met iti agtartarigagay a makaraman iti bunga ti nasao a saba gapu iti pammati nga adda ti ipaay daytoy a naidumduma nga epekto iti bagi.

Naammuan a ti saba nga immuala iti lolo ket nagtaud pay idiay probinsya ti Davao.

source (http://bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/ilocano-news/101319-saba-a-nagbunga-iti-tengnga-ken-murdong-iti-maymaysa-a-puon-nagkakaribusuan-idiay-la-union-addaan)

By CHINO S. LEYCO
March 9, 2012, 11:09pm

MANILA, Philippines — State-owned Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) turned over P11.437 billion to the government as part of its share in the gaming agency’s earning last year, surpassing the finance department’s expectation.

Data from the Bureau of Treasury showed that Pagcor’s remittance from January to December was more than 4.5 percent compared with the Department of Finance’s (DOF) expected P10.94 billion contribution.

Last year’s contribution to state coffers by Pagcor was also higher by 10.5 percent compared with 10.343 billion that the agency remitted in the previous year.

As a government-owned and controlled corporation, Pagcor is required by Republic Act 7656 or the Dividend Law to remit at least 50 percent of its annual gross earnings to the government.

Pagcor operates 13 agency-run Casino Filipino facilities and has four licensed casinos – Fontana Casino in Pampanga, East Bay Casino in Rizal, Poro Point Casino in La Union and Fort Stotsenberg also in Pampanga.

source (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/353788/pagcor-remits-p114b-to-ng)

Posted by Online Balita on Mar 8th, 2012

Naapektuhan na ng pagtagas ng langis ang mga isda sa karagatan ng Poro Point sa La Union.

Ito ang inihayag ni Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Director Asis Perez, nang magreklamo ang mga mangingisda sa lugar na lasang langis ang mga nahuhuli nilang isda.

Ayon kay Perez, posibleng kontaminado na ng langis ang nasabing mga isda.

Kaugnay nito, sinimulan na ng BFAR ang imbestigasyon sa usapin.

Inaalam din ng BFAR ang lawak ng pinsala ng oil spill, o kung umabot pa ito sa ibang bahagi ng Lingsat Bay.

Nauna nang inihayag ng kumpanya ng langis na Chevron na aksidente ang pagtagas ng langis sa kanilang pipeline, na natukoy noong Pebrero 21, 2012.

Tiniyak naman ng Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) ng Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) na kakasuhan nila ang nasabing kumpanya, sa kabila ng napaulat na napigilan ng kumpanya ang inaasahang malawakang pagtagas ng langis. – Rommel Tabbad

source (http://www.balita.net.ph/2012/03/isdang-apektado-ng-langis-iniimbestigahan/)

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Witness professional and amateur surfers at the 7th Annual Manila Surfer's Cup this weekend - March 10-11, 2012 at Urbiztondo beach. Come watch all the events from the comfort of the Big Kahuna Bar and Restaurant drinking the coldest beer on the beach courtesy of San Miguel double chilled freezer! After the event, come and enjoy the live bands on Friday and Saturday evening!

From: Kahuna Beach Resort and Spa Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/KahunaBeachResortandSpa)

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Witness professional and amateur surfers at the 7th Annual Manila Surfer's Cup this weekend - March 10-11, 2012 at Urbiztondo beach. Come watch all the events from the comfort of the Big Kahuna Bar and Restaurant drinking the coldest beer on the beach courtesy of San Miguel double chilled freezer! After the event, come and enjoy the live bands on Friday and Saturday evening!

From: Kahuna Beach Resort and Spa Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/KahunaBeachResortandSpa)

San Juan, La Union


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by Noli Cruz Mar 10, 2012 11:35am

THE country’s top players will converge at the Ortega Gym in San Fernando City, La Union to compete in a landmark event in Philippine chess.

This year’s staging of the La Union Open beginning Monday (March 12) marks the first time in local chess that a rapid chess tournament will be rated by the World Chess Federation (FIDE).

“We’re taking advantage of FIDE’s promotion this year of giving free rating for rapid events,” said organizer and tournament director Joseph A. Dumuk.

The tournament won by Grandmaster Eugene Torre in its last staging is making a return after a four-year hiatus.

Each player will be given 25 minutes and a 10-second increment.

The four-day competition sanctioned by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) offers P50,000 to the champion, P25,000 to second and P15,000 to third. There will be prizes down to the 50th placer.

Also at stake in the event supported by Governor Manuel C. Ortega of La Union, Mayor Pablo C. Ortega of San Fernando City, Rep. Victor F. Ortega, Abono Partylist Rep. Francisco Emmanuel R. Ortega and official hotel Villa Estrella Resort are the prizes for the top non-master; top lady, senior (above 50 years old), junior (15 to 20 years old) and kiddie (14 years old and below); and the top three players from La Union.

For inquiries, contact Dumuk at 0916-5551993.

source (http://www.remate.ph/2012/03/la-union-open-returns-after-4-year-hiatus/)

A milestone in Philippine Chess :cheers1::cheers1::cheers1::cheers1:

By Rommel C. Manlosa

Friday, March 9, 2012

THE Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles kept the SeaOil-NBTC
Elite League National Finals following a stellar run in Pasig City last Sunday.

It was a fitting victory for the Eagles who were lording over the competition of champions from 16 cities in the country.


The Purefoods TJ Hotdogs SHS-AdC defeated La Union’s San Fernando City titlists, the La Union College of Nursing Arts and Sciences (Lucnas), 90-78, in the knockout finals to bring home the national title twice in a row.

SHS-AdC started to dominate in the second period after Lucnas’ up-tempo game held the Cebuanos at bay before the experience and the tenacity of the Eagles started to take their toll on the smaller opponents and built a 17-point cushion, 40-23 at the halftime break.

Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on March 09, 2012.

source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/sports/2012/03/09/shs-adc-keeps-nbtc-title-210425)

By Esteleta M. Rafanan
Friday 9th of March 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, March 9 (PIA) -- Some 3,000 mangrove propagules were planted this morning at Brgy. Dalumpinas Este here spearheaded by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) as part of their Protection Enhancement Project of the National Greening Program.

The activity is in line with the Women’s Month celebration this March with the theme “Women Weathering Climate Change: Governance and Accountability, Everyone Responsibility.”

BFAR Regional Director Nestor D. Domenden said that around 29 regional line agencies, local government units and the members of Region 1 Advocates for Gender and Equality (RAGE) participated in the mangrove planting.

Mangrove planting shall serve as protection of the fishpond to avoid soil erosion, Domenden added.

The barangay council headed by Punong Barangay Romeo Esperanza said that the maintenance (weeding and replanting) and the protection of planted mangrove will be monitored monthly by the council and the community. (ANL/EMR-PIA 1 La Union)

source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R01&article=321331276367)

Bypass Road Reconstruction - Biday, SFC

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shot at 2pm

San Fernando City Trade Fair

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photo taken 1:40pm

Walang Koryente sa City Proper. Sa CSI may kuryente. Mabuti at malamig sa CSI ngayon. Malapit narin magbukas muli yung Department Store at Appliance center

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blog link: http://www.travelfillers.com/2011/11/helloagoo.html

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Agoo is said to be the oldest town in the province of La Union. You might remember Agoo as the site of the much publicized apparition of the Virgin Mary dating way back 1993

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This imposing Mexican-Baroque architecture is the
venue of religious rites, especially during the Holy Week.

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Early exercise around Agoo Town Square (formerly known as Imelda Garden)

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he Jose D. Aspiras Civic Center built in memory of the late
Congressman Jose D. Aspiras, an Agoeño. Started his public life as
Press Secretary of the late Ilocano President Marcos in the year
1965,then as Secretary of Tourism

March 10

-Kiddie & Adult Chess

8 am/La Union High



Free Anti-Rabbies Vaccination 8 am/ Bahay Kubo



Dog Show 4 pm/ Infront of City Hall



Acrobatic Show 5pm/City Plaza



SK Night

7pm / City Plaza



March 11

Kiddie & Adult Chess

Awarding 8am/ LUNHS



Pindangan Festival Street Dancing Competition 8am / City Plaza



Pastor’s Fellowship Night 7pm/ City Plaza



Talent / Sponsors / Media Presentation of Candidates 1pm/ People's Hall



March 12

Blessing and Inauguration of Special Projects 8am/ Various Barangays



Boxing sa Plaza

7pm/City Plaza



March 13

Grand Finals San Fernando Got Talent

7pm/ City Plaza



March 14

Night of the NGO’s

7pm / City Plaza



March 15

Field Demonstration of Public and Private Schools

8am/Ortega Gym



SMB Night

7:00 pm/ Infront of City Hall



March 16

Parade of Differently Abled and Sportsfest

8 am / North Central School



La Union Botanical Garden Anniversary 10 am/ Brgy. Cadaclan



Educator’s Night

7pm / City Plaza



March 17

Mountain Bike/BMX Race 8am/ Infront of City Hall



5th Mayor PCO Karatedo Championship 2012

8 am/ Ortega Gym



SBO Search for Campus King & Queen 8pm/ City Plaza



March 18

Grand Civic and Military Parade 6am



Liga ng mga Brgy. Night 8pm/ City Plaza



March 19

Pa-bingo Coca-Cola

7am/ Infront of City Hall



Commemoration of the Victory at Bacsil Ridge 3pm/ Brgy. Bacsil



Rabii ti Pammadayaw

6pm/ Diego Silang Hall



March 20

Diana of bands around the City 5am



Flag raising and wreath laying rites at the Rizal and Ortega Monuments

8am/Infront of the City Hall



Thanksgiving Mass

9am/St. William Cathedral



Selection, Proclamation & Coronation Night Ms. CSF and Ms. Brgy. 2012 8pm/ Plaza





March 21

San Fernando City Scrabble Open 9-Round King of Hill

8am / Barangay Hall



March 23

SBO Graduation Ball

7 pm/ Diego Silang Hall



March 24

National Motocross

8 am/Gov. Ortega Ave.



March 29

Ceremonial Burial of Jose Baliton Nisperos

8am/Lingsat Cemetery

Information and Tourism Office of San Fernando City (http://www.facebook.com/notes/anne-hazel-fajardo-flores/schedule-of-activities-14th-cityhood-foundation-anniversary-march-3-29-2012/350279631669725)

Just this afternoon at San Juan, La Union

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naku Pindangan fest parade bukas sa sfc.kaya pala nagset sila ng platform sa plaza. May rerouting scheme uli sa traffic

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A man makes a back dive into the Occalong Falls in Barangay Cabalitocan, one of the best swimming spots in Luna, La Union, March 9, 2012.

Photo by: Erwin G. Beleo
published in Manila Bulletin March 11, 2012 issue

From a blog by: Nancy Cudis

Like the Philippine’s national hero Dr. Jose Rizal who died under an execution by the Spaniards, Filipino writer Manuel E. Arguilla (1910-1944) was executed by the Japanese. Like his compatriots, Rizal included, he died, they say, “without seeing the dawn. And yet, upon his death, the country, and perhaps even the world, discovered the great legacy he left behind. He wrote short stories that show his pride of his birthplace, La Union, through and through.

Link to the blog here (http://www.nancycudis.com/2012/03/readings-in-philippine-literature-4.html) (continue reading)

na-feature din sa blog yung photo ko dito hehehe :D

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renamed again? Guess this is the best name

I merged all the city/provincial Shop and Dine and Residential Accommodations threads to cut down on the clutter on the board, now each city/province has SHOP DINE STAY thread.

The places to eat within SFC:
---3 Jollibees (1 in front of Plaza, 1 in corners Ortega St./Quezon Ave., and 1 along the Nat'l Highway beside Petron)
---1 Mang Inasal
---3 McDonalds (1 in front of CKC, 1 inside CSI and 1 inside the PNB compound)
---1 Shakey's (inside CSI)
---1 KFC (in front of Plaza Hotel)
---2 Chowkings (1st floor of Eso-Nice Cinema and ONP)
---1 Pancake (ONP)
---1 Goldilocks (inside CSI)
---1 Red Ribbon (in front of Plaza)
---1 Max's (near ITRMC and PNP Regional Command)
---1 Greenwich (beside Jollibee 2)
---1 Mr Donut (near the Dry Market)
---1 Pizza Hut (inside the PNB compound)

I merged all the city/provincial Shop and Dine and Residential Accommodations threads to cut down on the clutter on the board, now each city/province has SHOP DINE STAY thread.

Wow,thanks mod! I have not created a thread for residential accomodations and now this thread is renamed i can then include them in this thread :tyty:

^^ You're welcome. :colgate:

i hope for some of us in the forum or travellers to the city and locals could also document some of the 'unpopular' or 'undiscovered' great restaurants/eateries in the province so those could be promoted in this thread.

From a blog by: Nancy Cudis

Link to the blog here (http://www.nancycudis.com/2012/03/readings-in-philippine-literature-4.html) (continue reading)

na-feature din sa blog yung photo ko dito hehehe :D

Post no 6557 at the archive (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=367465&page=328)

Parang familiar yung bahay, parang sa bauang

^^ yup, ancestral house iyan ng mga arguilla sa nagrebcan,bauang. Si manuel arguilla ay isang national awardee para sa literature

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by Noli Cruz Mar 11, 2012 9:49am
GRANDMASTER Eugene Torre has always been known as a cunning old genius in classical game. He’s not quite as good in the faster, rockstar-type of play.

But don’t count him out in rapid competition as he tries to defend his title in the 7th La Union Open beginning Monday (March 12) at the Ortega Gym in San Fernando, La Union.

“I’ve been working on my rapid game the past few years,” related Torre. “Chess, like any other sports, is evolving. As a professional player, we have to learn how to adapt with the changes in our game.”

He won the 6th edition of the competition in 2007 using the long game format.

This year’s tournament aims to help local players acclimatize with the faster play. Each player will be given 25 minutes and 10-second increment per move, the prevailing rapid format used by the World Chess Federation (FIDE).

read more (http://www.remate.ph/2012/03/torre-eyes-repeat-in-la-union-open/)

La Union Electric Company (LUECO) Website: http://www.luecoinc.com/

San Vicente de Balanac was a coastal village and San Guillermo de Dalangdang was a village at the base of the hills nearby. Both villages were in constant danger from the pirates, headhunters, and other brigands of the region and so they decided to band together into one common entity with a common purpose.
The resulting village was named Pindangan. The name comes from the Ilocano word Pindang. Pindang is the traditional way preserving fish that were caught by the villagers. The village was founded on May 6, 1786 and to celebrate the union, the church was constructed.

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quoted from the blog: http://outoftownblog.com/pindangan-ruins-in-san-fernando-la-union/

Manila, Philippines – The country’s top players will converge at the Ortega Gym in San Fernando City, La Union to compete in a landmark event in Philippine chess.
This year’s staging of the La Union Open beginning tomorrow marks the first time in local chess that a rapid chess tournament will be rated by the World Chess Federation (FIDE).
“We’re taking advantage of FIDE’s promotion this year of giving free rating for rapid events,“ said organizer and tournament director Joseph A. Dumuk.
The tournament won by Grandmaster Eugene Torre in its last staging is making a return after a four-year hiatus.


http://www.tempo.com.ph/2012/la-union-chess-tilt-tomorrow/#.T1yt3YHxq3s

A self-taught graphic artist from La Union province in the Philippines was the lone Filipino among 30 "Stellar Art" awardees whose works will be exhibited in California.

Reynante Martinez, of San Juan, La Union, received the award from "Digital Arts: California," an art gallery that both has an online and a physical exhibit.

Martinez received the citation for his work, “Constraints”, a 3D still digital art. Four of his other artworks are on display online at the "Digital Arts: California" website.

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/249598/pinoyabroad/self-taught-graphic-artist-in-la-union-wins-intl-award

may inaccuracy sa feature kanina ng mgtv na atin to sa abscbn regarding sa Bauang float. Someone has claimed that he designed the bauang float pero hnd naman. Kilala ko yung talagang nag-design nun. If only there would be replay

A self-taught graphic artist from La Union province in the Philippines was the lone Filipino among 30 "Stellar Art" awardees whose works will be exhibited in California.

Reynante Martinez, of San Juan, La Union, received the award from "Digital Arts: California," an art gallery that both has an online and a physical exhibit.

Martinez received the citation for his work, “Constraints”, a 3D still digital art. Four of his other artworks are on display online at the "Digital Arts: California" website.

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/249598/pinoyabroad/self-taught-graphic-artist-in-la-union-wins-intl-award

Galing nya ha, as in self taught lang :cheers:

La Union Pride! :rock:

1. Drop by Basilica of Agoo, La Union.

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2. Check-in at San Juan Surf Resort.

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3. Bodyboard if you can't surf.

continue reading at the blog written by Sexy Nomad at link: http://www.sexynomad.com/2012/03/la-union-things-to-do.html

note: Isdaan is not in La Union, rather it is in Gerona, Tarlac

1. Drop by Basilica of Agoo, La Union.

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2. Check-in at San Juan Surf Resort.

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3. Bodyboard if you can't surf.

continue reading at the blog written by Sexy Nomad at link: http://www.sexynomad.com/2012/03/la-union-things-to-do.html

note: Isdaan is not in La Union, rather it is in Gerona, Tarlac

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source (http://www.myproperty.ph/en/Residential-House-and-Lot-House--622/Gorgeous-Mansion-by-the-Beach-for-Sale-in-Bacnotan,-La-Union--340886.aspx?mrg=1&cid=110)

A lady Customs officer is facing preliminary investigation by the Office of the Ombudsman for her alleged involvement in a highly irregular importation of fertilizers into the country which were not accordingly imposed with customs taxes and duties.

continue reading at source (http://www.usnewslasvegas.com/national/la-union-customs-officer-3-brokers-face-graft-raps-fortechnical-smuggling-of-p20-7m-worth-of-fertilizer/)

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source: blog written by Flisha
link: http://www.randomdetox.com/2012/03/landscaping-art-in-baguio/

anyone who knows the exact location of the 'millionaire's row' in bacnotan?

anyone who knows the exact location of the 'millionaire's row' in bacnotan?

sir bibilhin mo??? hehe .. patira ha kung sakali sayo na :)

napanood niyo street dancing parade kahapon????? grabe lumabas lahat mga member ng federation :)

sir bibilhin mo??? hehe .. patira ha kung sakali sayo na :)

May nagtatanong kc sa akin

napanood niyo street dancing parade kahapon????? grabe lumabas lahat mga member ng federation :)

Ahehehe basta fiesta nandiyan sila nakikisaya

di kaya yung lote napagtatayuan ng puregold,kaya may sign na 'not for sale' tapos may nilagay nman na cp no,ay baka may binebenta ring lote yung dating may ari nun?hehehe

Topnotch chess goes up north as the seventh La Union Open gets under way today with the country’s leading players and rising stars vying for top honors at the Ortega gym in San Fernando City, La Union.

Grandmasters Joey Antonio, Mark Paragua and Oliver Barbosa and IMs Rolando Nolte and Emmanuel Senador head the field in the four-day tournament which offers P50,000 to the champion.

GM Eugene Torre, who won the last staging of the event in 2007, has begged off to help the organizers run the tournament also held to test the local players’ mettle in rapid chess. Each player will be given 25 minutes and 10-second increment per move, the prevailing rapid format used by the World Chess Federation (FIDE).

The competition is sanctioned by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) headed by chairman/president Butch Pichay Jr. The runner-up will get P25,000 while the third placer will receive P15,000.

Other divisions on tap in the event, backed by Gov. Manuel Ortega of La Union, Mayor Pablo Ortega of San Fernando City, Rep. Victor Ortega, Abono Partylist Rep. Francisco Emmanuel Ortega and official hotel Villa Estrella Resort, are the non-master, ladies, seniors (50-years-old and above), juniors (15-to-20 years old) and kiddies (14-years-old-and-below).

source (http://www.philstar.com/SportsArticle.aspx?articleId=786293&publicationSubCategoryId=69)

A March 9, 2012 press release from the Department of Finance, Bureau of Customs
A customs officer is facing preliminary investigation by the Office of the Ombudsman after involvement in a highly irregular importation of fertilizers into the country that were not accordingly imposed with customs taxes and duties.

After a thorough verification with the PCC, Libertado C. Cruz, Executive Director, certified in his letter dated June 8, 2011 that PCC “does not have any employee/officer by the name of Bienvenido N. Torralba” and that it “has no services or activities that relates to the purchase of fertilizers outside the Philippines.” The fake tax exemption resulted to a loss of P20,766,667.00 in unpaid taxes and duties for Customs Poro Port in San Fernando, La Union.

source (http://www.ptv.ph/index.php/news-menu/nation-sub-menu/2707-la-union-customs-officer-three-brokers-face-graft-raps-for-technical-smuggling-of-p20-7-m-worth-of-fertilizer)

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photos by: pusangkalye.net
read the whole of the blog at: http://www.pusangkalye.net/2012/03/ma-cho-taoist-temple-la-union-and.html

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photos by: pusangkalye.net
read the whole of the blog at: http://www.pusangkalye.net/2012/03/ma-cho-taoist-temple-la-union-and.html

San Fernando City, La Union will be, once again, the focus of Philippine chess when many of the country’s top players match wits and mental prowess in the historical 7th LA UNION OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS on March 12 to 15, 2012 at the Ortega Gym in the progressive and peaceful northern city.

The 7th La Union Open Chess Championship -- the first Philippine rapid chess tournament that will be rated by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) – is another example of what could be achieved when leaders join hands and pool their resources.

From: Official Website of the Province of La Union (http://www.launion.gov.ph/news.php?extend.287)

Posted on Monday, March 12, 2012 by the quest boi
link: http://nboi.blogspot.com/2012/03/baggak-summer-festival-2012.html

Bauang, La Union will be celebrating it's Baggak Summer Festival 2012 and Global Balik-Bauang Homecoming on April 20-28, 2012. A week-long celebration of fun, colorful street dancing, beauty pageant and many more surprising activities that both locals and foreigners enjoy. The best of Bauang as to say, it's beaches and the favorite guapples and grapes that are mass produced.

Getting there: Bauang is access from different modes of transportation. Traveling to Bauang is easy with the nearby San Fernando International Airport located just 15 minutes' drive from the city center. Flights from Manila airport arrive daily and take approximately 50 minutes flying time. There are several bus services traveling from Manila to Bauang, taking around five-six hours such as Partas, Farinas, Florida, Maria De Leon and among others bound to Vigan, Abra and Laoag.

Pindangan Festival is featured on the headline

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Students clad in colorful ‘improvised’ costumes join the street dancing competition at the ‘Pindangan Festival’ as part of the 12th founding anniversary of San Fernando City in La Union over the weekend. (Photo by ERWIN G. BELLO)

2. San Juan, La Union
In 1582, San Juan was proclaimed a mission station under the authority of the Augustian Order, as recorded by the Nueva Segovia Bi-centennial souvenir booklet dated April 25, 1587. By 1586 the town had become the center of the parish, and was renamed San Juan by the Augustian Fathers after the Catholic Patron Saint of San Juan Bautista. The town boasted an Augustinian convent and a population of 6,000. Its first priest was Friar Agustin Niño. The center of the parish was subsequently transferred to Bauang, with San Juan sometimes being an out-station (visita) of Bauang and sometimes of Bacnotan. In 1707 the Church of St. John the Baptist was constructed at San Juan. In 1772, the mission station was placed under the authority of the Dominican Order. In 1807, San Juan was established as a parish in its own right.

Pindangan Ruins this is the home of the headless stabbed priest whose sole ghost prowls at night, either carrying his severed head or searching for his head. Some report hearing his head calling out for his body to find it. Many say EVP's happen here all the time and the wind is known to whisper strange malediction to those that disrespect the location.

Pasatsat is word rooted on the Pangasinense word satsat, meaning "to stab". Pasatsats are ghosts of people who died or were killed in the Second World War. Coffins during the time were so expensive, so the families of the dead wrapped the corpses in reed mats or icamen. The dead were buried in places other than cemeteries because tomb robberies were rampant during that era of extreme poverty. These ghosts usually show up in solitary paths and block passersby. To get rid of such a ghost, one needs to stab (hence pasatsat) the reed mat and unravel it, but doing so will show no presence of a corpse, although the mat will emit a noxious odor, much like that of putrid flesh.


continue reading at source (http://www.hauntedamericatours.com/ghosthunting/phillipines.php)
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Widening sa Bauang

The government has announced plans to develop the San Fernando Airport in La Union’s Poro Point special economic zone into a world-class international gateway for millions of Filipinos living in Northern Luzon.
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The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) on Monday said it was finalizing the terms of reference to be used for the privatization of the San Fernando Airport.
“We want to turn it into something similar to the Changi Airport in Singapore, which is a combination of a commercial shopping mall and an airport,” said BCDA Chairman Felicito Payumo, a former congressman from Bataan.

http://business.inquirer.net/49025/gov%E2%80%99t-to-privatize-poro-point-airport

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Widening sa Bauang


Kahit shoulder lang ang sesementuhan, maganda parin ang dulot nito sa kalsada

mapapalawak yung tinatawag na "sight distance" habang nagmamaneho

In-case of traffic build-up rin, pwedeng maging alternate lane ito

Mapprolong rin ang usable life ng mga kalsada dahil may drainage naring gagawin at hindi na magkakaroon ng seepage sa subgrade ng kalsada thus hindi masisira ang kalsada


sana sa buong Bauang gawin ito

The government has announced plans to develop the San Fernando Airport in La Union’s Poro Point special economic zone into a world-class international gateway for millions of Filipinos living in Northern Luzon.
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The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) on Monday said it was finalizing the terms of reference to be used for the privatization of the San Fernando Airport.
“We want to turn it into something similar to the Changi Airport in Singapore, which is a combination of a commercial shopping mall and an airport,” said BCDA Chairman Felicito Payumo, a former congressman from Bataan.

http://business.inquirer.net/49025/gov%E2%80%99t-to-privatize-poro-point-airport

highlighted: di kaya eto na yung SM La Union targetted by 2015? :cheers: Sana ay ma-privatize na ito agad. Seems mas maganda kung ganoon dahil mas aasahan ang magandang maintanance at operations ng mga facilities rito

Photo source din pala ng San Fernando airport ay dito sa Skyscrapercity :cheers1::grouphug:

highlighted: di kaya eto na yung SM La Union targetted by 2015? :cheers: Sana ay ma-privatize na ito agad. Seems mas maganda kung ganoon dahil mas aasahan ang magandang maintanance at operations ng mga facilities rito
It will be a PPP (Public Private Partnership) project. Marami na rin mga big private firms like San Miguel, Ayala at Metro Pacific ang pumasok sa PPP projects para sila ang mag-develop sa mga malalaking infrastructure projects ng gov't. Mas mabuti na yan kaysa sa cash strapped gov't natin ang gagawa yan. sigurado katakotakot na corruption na naman at walang matatapos (spell North Rail). excited about this project...:cheers:

Photo source din pala ng San Fernando airport ay dito sa Skyscrapercity :cheers1::grouphug:
mas updated kasi ang mga contents dito sa SSC... :lol:

It will be a PPP (Public Private Partnership) project. Marami na rin mga big private firms like San Miguel, Ayala at Metro Pacific ang pumasok sa PPP projects para sila ang mag-develop sa mga malalaking infrastructure projects ng gov't. Mas mabuti na yan kaysa sa cash strapped gov't natin ang gagawa yan. sigurado katakotakot na corruption na naman at walang matatapos (spell North Rail). excited about this project...:cheers:

Ito rin marahil ang magandang programa ni P-noy ngayon. Haay about sa North Rail na iyan, deka-dekada na at hindi pa nag-uumpisa, tapos this month lang ay kakasuhan ang Chinese firm na pumasok sa north rail proj na ito last decade

SC allows civil suit vs. Chinese firm that will build Manila-La Union railway

08-Mar-12, 5:55 PM | Abigail C. Kwok, InterAksyon.com
The Supreme Court has allowed a Makati City regional trial court to try a civil case against a Chinese firm that will build a railway system from Metro Manila to La Union.

In a 23-page decision penned by Associate Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno dated February 7 but was released to media only this week, the High Court ruled that Chinese firm China National Machinery and Equipment Corporation Group (CNMEG) does not enjoy immunity from civil suit since it is engaged in a proprietary and not in a governmental function.

The doctrine of immunity from suit has been restricted only to sovereign or governmental activities (jure imperii) and cannot be extended to commercial, private, and proprietary acts, the decision said.

The High Court based its ruling on evidence including the memorandum of understanding (MOU) entered into between Northrail Corp. and CNMEG dated Sep. 14, 2002; the letter of Ambassador Wang Chungui dated Oct. 1, 2003 to then Finance Secretary Jose Isidro Camacho; and the loan agreement entered into by both parties.


read more at source (http://www.interaksyon.com/article/26360/sc-allows-civil-suit-vs--chinese-firm-that-will-build-manila-la-union-railway)

mas updated kasi ang mga contents dito sa SSC... :lol:

dito sa site na ata marahil ang pinaka-updated na topic/discussions forum about La Union pati narin sa ibang probinsya at cities hehehe

ABS-CBNnews.com
Posted at 03/13/2012 3:38 PM | Updated as of 03/13/2012 3:39 PM

MANILA, Philippines – Grandmaster (GM) Oliver Barbosa subdued Efren Arguelles using the Queen’s Indian defense to lead the march of seeded players in the second round of the 7th La Union Open Chess Championships in La Union on Tuesday.

Joining the top pick Barbosa on top with 2.0 points are:

GM Rogelio Antonio Jr.
GM Darwin Laylo
GM Richard Bitoon
International Master (IM) Ronald Dableo
IM Chito Garma
IM Yves Ranola
IM Oliver Dimakiling
IM Emmanuel Senador
FIDE Master (FM) Paulo Bersamina
Fidel Labuanan
Defending champion GM Eugene Torre skipped the competition to play a more active role in overseeing the tournament along with and tournament director Engineer Joseph Dumuk.

“We’re glad that our grandmasters came here to play and give rapid chess a shot in the arm,” said Torre, who made the ceremonial move with San Fernando City Mayor Pablo Ortega.

“Our city is very proud to host such a historic event,” said Ortega. “We are hoping to make La Union Open one of the most anticipated chess events in the calendar every year.”

The four-day competition, sanctioned by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines, offers P50,000 to the champion, P25,000 to the second-placer and P15,000 to the third. There will be prizes down to the 50th placer.

Also at stake in the event are the prizes for the top non-master, top lady, top senior (above 50 years old), top junior (15 to 20 years old) and kiddie (14 years old and below).

The tournament is supported by Governor Manuel Ortega of La Union, Cong. Victor Ortega, Abono Partylist Rep. Francisco Emmanuel Ortega and Villa Estrella Resort. – By Marlon Bernardino

source (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/03/13/12/barbosa-leads-march-seeded-players-la-union-chess)

Written by Liberty Icao
Monday, 12 March 2012 06:12
IDEDEPENSA ni Asia’s First Grandmaster Eugene Torre ang tangan na korona sa pagtulak ng 7th La Union Open ngayong Lunes (Marso 12) na gaganapin sa Ortega Gym sa San Fernando City , La Union .

“I’m hoping to defend my title… I need to play hard. Every player has a chance to be a champion,” sabi ng 59-year-old Torre, ang Toluca , Mexico Interzonal 1982 Chess Champion.

Nakopo ni Torre ang titulo sa huling pagdaraos ng nasabing event matapos ang four-year hiatus. Layunin ng torneong ito na matulungan ang local players na masanay sa mabilis na play. Bawat manlalaro ay bibigyan ng tig 25 minutes at 10-second increment per move, prevailing rapid format ng World Chess Federation (FIDE).

Ang four-day competition sanctioned ng National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) sa pangunguna ni chairman/president Prospero “Butch” Pichay Jr. ay nakataya ang P50,000 sa magkakampeon, P25,000 sa second at P15,000 sa third. May nakalaan din hanggang sa 50th placer.

source (http://hatawtabloid.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=39610:gm-torre-itataya-ang-titulo-ng-la-union-open-chess&catid=35:catsports&Itemid=69)

By Esteleta M. Rafanan
Tuesday 13th of March 2012

SAN FERNANDOCITY, La Union, March 13 (PIA) -- A little over 2,000 beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) received cash grants in San Fernando City last March 10.

Social Welfare Development Assistant Geronimo Arquitola said that the beneficiaries received their first pay-out for the months of January to February this year.

Beneficiaries of the program received P500/month for health and nutrition expenses, and P300/month per child (maximum of 3 children only) in a family for educational expenses.

The families are identified through the database of the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction.

source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=321331533457)

By Roderick Osis
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

FROM north to south Carlos Anton is clearly ahead of the pack.

After his brilliant performance in the Hillclimb Northern series and another podium win in Batangas and Subic race circuits, Anton led a small group of Baguio Racers to victory in the recently concluded Hillclimb South Series held in the mountains of San Mateo in Rizal.

The Castrol-Yokohama champion driver Anton blasted through the 2.13-kilometer stage with his Mark Young prepared Honda CRX using Yokohama A050 tires in 1:37.13 winning over current Philippine Autocross Champion Danby Yaptsingsay who clocked 1:42.22.

The next round of the Hillclimb Championship is the North Series to be held April 1 in La Union while the 2nd round of the South Series will be held April 22 in Rizal. The final 2 rounds will be held in Mount Samat Bataan on May 4 for a day and night race finale.

source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/baguio/sports/2012/03/13/anton-wins-anew-hillclimb-south-series-210870)

Construction boom uli sa San Fernando. Sana marami pa ang sumunod

By Monette H. Herrera
Tuesday 13th of March 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Marso 13 (PIA) -- Sa pangalawang pagkakataon, ang La Union Christian Comprehensive College (LUCCC) dito sa probinsiya ang naging kampyon sa ginanap na 3rd LU provincial skills Olympics 2012 nitong Marso 1 sa Ortega Sports Center, San Fernando City.

Ito’y isinagawa ng Pangasiwaan sa Edukasyong Teknikal at Pagpapaunlad ng Kasanayan o TESDA upang hubugin ang talento at kahusayan ng bawat estudyante sa mga gawaing bokasyunal para sa kanilang kinabukasan sa pakikipagtulungan sa lokal na pamahalaan ng La Union at San Fernando City.

Ayon sa TESDA may labing tatlong kategorya ang pinaglabanan ng iba’t-ibang institusyon rito na siyang nag-aalok ng kursong bokasyonal tulad ng Sea and Sky College, LUCC, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-Mid La Union at South La Union Campus (DMMSU), STI College, Central Ilocondia College of Science and Technology (CICOSAT), National College of Science and Technology (NCST), Lorma Colleges at iba pa.

Ang pinaglabanan ay ang mga sumusunod: table skirting, table setting, bed making (Bed Making), waitering, cocktail mixing, computer hardware mixing, computer programming, visual graphic design, web page design, consumer electronics, commercial cooking at bread and pastry production.

source (http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1901331612513)

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Assures steady flow of funds for AFP Modernization and big impact projects in Central and Northern Luzon

Posted: March 13, 2012

The state-owned Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) projected recurring income from its lease and joint venture developments projects in Bonifacio Global City and Newport City to reach a total of P30.4 billion in the next 20 years.

BCDA President and CEO Arnel Paciano D. Casanova said that aside from the outright sale of properties in Bonifacio Global City, the BCDA has entered into joint-development agreements and lease agreements with the private sector that have resulted in annual secured fixed payments totaling P30.416 billion for the years 2012 to 2032.

Aside from pumping its share of its disposition proceeds to the development of its ecozones, Casanova cited the development of the San Fernando Airport in La Union and the BCDA monorail project as among the high impact infrastructure projects that the BCDA will be pursuing in the near future.

source: http://www.bcda.gov.ph/news_articles/show/198#

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wala pa sir di pa ako umuwi sa home town ko! :):):)

Wow sarap naman mag halo-halo ngayon dyan sa Halo-halo de iloko, ngayon pa naman na sobrang init! :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

^^ masaraaaap magpalamig :cool:

BCDA to tap private sector for Poro Point rehab

BCDA to tap private sector for Poro Point rehab
By Rainier Allan Ronda (The Philippine Star) Updated March 14, 2012 12:00 AM
MANILA, Philippines - The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) plans to tap the private sector to rehabilitate and modernize the San Fernando Airport in La Union, even as they eye the further development of the Poro Point Freeport Zone into a tourism and information technology (IT) hub in northern Luzon.

Lawyer Arnel Paciano Casanova, BCDA president and chief executive officer, said that there were already several groups that have expressed interest in undertaking the development of the airport.

“We’re now working on the TOR (Terms of Reference) for the bidding which we expect to hold within the year,” Casanova told transportation reporters in an interview at the sidelines of a BCDA press conference held yesterday to announce major projects for the year as they mark their 20th founding anniversary.

“There are many groups interested, actually,” Casanova shared.

He said that the airport could be a hub for tourists heading for the Poro Point’s Thunderbird Casino Resort, the beaches of San Fernando, Baguio City, and the other tourist areas in northern Luzon, especially with the closure of Baguio’s Loakan airport.

Casanova said that the development of the San Fernando Airport would help spur development in the area, benefitting the Poro Point Freeport Zone, as well as surrounding areas.

Felicito “Tong” Payumo, Jr., BCDA chairman, said that with the rapid development of their land assets in Metro Manila particularly in the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, the BCDA is now also focusing their attention to their properties outside the metropolis, such as the Clark Freeport Zone and the Poro Point Freeport Zone.

With the Thuderbird resort already operating, the presence of a first-class golf course, and and the establishment of fiber optic cables in La Union, Payumo said the infrastructure is there to promote tourism and to lure business process outsourcing firms to set up shop in the Poro Point ecozone.

“As you know, right there in Poro Point, the fiber optic cable of the telcos have already been established and developed. So we think it’s also a good area for BPOs, and IT related businesses,” Payumo said.

Aileen Zosa, BCDA executive vice president, said the BCDA has 35 hectares of lands ready for development in Poro Point, under their subsidiary Poro Point Management Corporation.


source (http://www5.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=786779&publicationSubCategoryId=66)

hopefully talaga ma-carry out na very soon ang mga development projects sa Poro Point, para naman makausad na ng tuluyan ang La Union Economy. Mabuti nalang at may Poro Point na nagpapasigla sa LU economy.

hopefully talaga ma-carry out na very soon ang mga development projects sa Poro Point, para naman makausad na ng tuluyan ang La Union Economy. Mabuti nalang at may Poro Point na nagpapasigla sa LU economy.

dapat gawin na kaagad hindi puro press release. kung gusto ng BCDA na ma-implement na ang mga plano nila sa Poro Point, wag na lang sana daanin sa satsat at sa media. dekada dekada na rin mga satsat na yan at di pa rin nakausad. NOW NA DAPAT!!

dapat gawin na kaagad hindi puro press release. kung gusto ng BCDA na ma-implement na ang mga plano nila sa Poro Point, wag na lang sana daanin sa satsat at sa media. dekada dekada na rin mga satsat na yan at di pa rin nakausad. NOW NA DAPAT!!

usong expression ngayon ang "Now na!" hehehehe

Nabasa ko mga posts noong Thread 1 pa ito, ang tagal nang sinasabi iyang gagawin na ICT center ang Poro Point, at hindi na matuloy tuloy yung SiTel. Yung airport palang yung nadevelop

MARCH 14, 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, March 13 – The La Union provincial government has intensified its program to protect the pristine beaches of the province.


This was announced by Governor Manuel Ortega when he ordered the provincial agriculture office to intensify the planting of trees appropriate for coastal barangays.

This is to compliment ongoing programs to plant thousands of mangrove saplings along the province's coastal towns with the assistance of national government agencies.

La Union was recently adjudged by the Regional Development Council as regional champion on Coastal Resource Management.

Ortega said the protection of beaches in the province is in partnership with non-government organizations and local government units to be able to sustain programs that are already in place.

He said that an Artificial Reef Project has been established in Balaoan, La Union with the cooperation of the Department of Tourism and Holcim Philippines.

“The success of projects on marine protection in our province will be replicated this year in more areas. The municipality of Bauang and Holcim Philippines are now drafting a memorandum of agreement to install artificial reefs in its beaches,” Ortega disclosed.

read more at source (http://bayanihan.org/2012/03/14/la-union-strengthens-coastline-protection-program/)

By FREDDIE G. LAZARO
March 13, 2012, 11:36pm

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union — Local officials of La Union, which is dubbed as the regional center – province of Region 1, intensified their campaign to protect its pristine beaches to maintain its beautiful view and attract more tourists.

This developed as Governor Manuel Ortega ordered the Provincial Agriculture Office (PAO) to intensify the planting of trees appropriate for all coastal barangays of the province to complement ongoing programs to plant thousands of mangrove saplings in La Union’s coastal towns with the assistance of national agencies.

Ortega said this initiative is one of his strategies aimed at maintaining the recent award received by La Union from the Region 1 Development Council (RDC) as regional champion on Coastal Resource Management.

Ortega noted that the protection of beaches in the province is in partnership with non-government organizations and local government units to be able to sustain programs that are already in place.

He disclosed that an Artificial Reef Project has been established in Balaoan, La Union with the cooperation of the Department of Tourism and HOLCIM Philippines.

"The success of projects on marine protection in our province will be replicated this year in more areas. The municipality of Bauang and HOLCIM Philippines are now drafting a memorandum of agreement to install artificial reefs in its beaches," Ortega said.

Ortega also said that the Sangguniang Panlalawigan has denied three separate applications for mineral explorations along the coastlines of La Union.

source (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/354171/protecting-beaches)

By Jennilyne C. Role
Wednesday 14th of March 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Mar. 14 (PIA) -- The lives of residents of two barangays in San Gabriel town here have improved with the completion of a farm-to-market road (FMR) under the Agrarian Reform Infrastructure Support Project (ARISP) of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR).

According to a DAR report, the incidence of asthma and other respiratory diseases among the more than 4,500 residents of Barangays Lacong and Lipay Proper decreased by 20 percent. This was attributed to roads that are no longer dusty and rough. Also, patients in need of medical attention are now easily transported to hospitals and clinics resulting to 50 percent reduction in mortality rate in the area.

Medical and dental missions have also been conducted on a more regular basis as vehicles can now reach the far flung areas in the barangay. Residents, likewise, has an access to low-cost quality drugs and medicines in the urban areas.

Construction materials can now be transported easily in the area offering the residents construction of decent yet safe houses in view of the occurrences of disasters.

source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=301331676742)

Sabi ng iba malaki daw ang tarmac ng SF airport

ABS-CBNnews.com
Posted at 03/14/2012 3:25 PM | Updated as of 03/14/2012 3:25 PM

MANILA, Philippines – Grand Master (GM) Oliver Barbosa upended erstwhile co-leader GM Darwin Laylo to grab the solo lead in the fifth round of the 7th La Union Open Rapid Chess Championships last Tuesday at the Ortega Gym in San Fernando City, La Union.

Barbosa solidifed his bid for the top prize of P50,000 in the nine-round Swiss system event.

He now has 5.0 points in the tourney, a full point ahead over Laylo, GM Rogelio Antonio Jr., National Master (NM) Nelson Villanueva and Andrew Casiano.

Antonio drew with GM Richard Bitoon, Villanueva nipped NM Efren Bagamasbad and Casiano upset Efren Arguelles.

The 7th La Union Open Rapid Chess Championships is sanctioned by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines, headed by chairman/president Prospero Pichay Jr. – By Marlon Bernardino.

source (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/03/14/12/barbosa-grabs-solo-lead-la-union-chess)

bat parang tumigil ang construction ng foorbridge sa harap ng Lorma? ginagawa na ba yung bridge? pre-fabricated?