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(The Philippine Star) Updated March 22, 2012 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines -The pro-environment Golden-Butterfly 2 was recently pre-launched by TAILG Electric Marketing, in support of the Philippines’ environmental drive vis-à-vis its no air and no-noise pollution project in the city and countryside. E-bikes, which originated from China, are in demand in the US, Europe, Japan, India, Hong Kong and Singapore. It is also available in Laoag, Vigan, La Union, Tarlac and Pampanga. The non-gasoline and non-pollutant electric-bike favors motorists seeking the right answers to the high-rise of oil in the country today.

source (http://www5.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=789579&publicationSubCategoryId=70)



(wow legs, lalo na yung naka-La Salle na jacket :naughty:)

nakaka kuryente yun model nila :)

nakaka kuryente yun model nila :)

Saang banda yung nakakakuryente?

Miss City of San Fernando and Miss Barangay 2012

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Kashmir Hernaez - Miss City of San Fernando 2012
April P. Soliven - Miss Barangay.2012

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Taipan Garden Restaurant THEN
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Taipan Garden Restaurant NOW

Ang sarap dito!:cheers:

Ang sarap dito!:cheers:

pinakagusto ko rito yung siopao at yung pancit bihon with seafoods nila :okay:

pinakagusto ko rito yung siopao at yung pancit bihon with seafoods nila :okay:

oppsss.

Any update pala dito sa Bauang?

widening..... at FIESTA next month.. FLUVIAL PARADE

widening..... at FIESTA next month.. FLUVIAL PARADE

ay oo pala, i remember last year, yung 14 stations of the cross mula Baccuit hanggang Paringao. sana makuhanan ko ng photo

wala palang widening rito sa quinavite, tinanggal din agad yung sign ng road construction. basta sa area na ito i-widen rin sana kasi malapit sa town proper

nabanggit na dati sa forum, ang vista land daw ay dito sa bauang. may news ka ba doon?

Saktong 1 buwan nalang Fiesta fiesta na rito sa Bauang! :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

wala pa naman... ! im planning to take a picture ng FLUVIAL this year....

wala pa naman... ! im planning to take a picture ng FLUVIAL this year....

sama ako! :D SSC La Union meet?

pede.. hehehehe...

pede.. hehehehe...

kailangan dumami pa tayo

Published : Friday, March 23, 2012 00:00
Written by : Lea Manto-Beltran, Contributor

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Luke Landrigan dances with the waves of La Union


According to the Department of Tourism, surfing spots in the country includes La Union, Aurora, Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte, Samar, Zambales, Catanduanes, Badoc Island in Ilocos Norte, Vigan in Ilocos Sur, Daet in Camarines Norte and Quezon province, among others.

New waves
Among the best surfing destinations in the country is Urbiztondo, La Union. It has been transformed into a surfing paradise that offers a complete surfing lifestyle.

“Six years ago, there were handful who frequented La Union for surfing, but now even weekends are full of surfing amateurs who are willing to pay P300 to P400 an hour to learn how to surf,” reported DOT RO-1 regional director Martin Valera.

Valera is also very proud of the people of La Union who, according to him, are voluntarily taking care of the surfing area.

Best surfing destination
For Luke Landrigan, president of the La Union Surfing Club (LUSC), Urbiztondo, La Union tops his surfing destination list.

“La Union caters to beginners and professionals. Our beach bay is perfect for beginners, and the waves here works both right and left, with the left being the longer ride over a sand bottom,” explained the silver medalist in the Bali Asian Beach Games in 2008.

Read the whole article at source (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/life-and-times/19763-surfs-up-in-la-union)

Published : Friday, March 23, 2012 00:00
Written by : Lea Manto-Beltran, Contributor

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Luke Landrigan dances with the waves of La Union


According to the Department of Tourism, surfing spots in the country includes La Union, Aurora, Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte, Samar, Zambales, Catanduanes, Badoc Island in Ilocos Norte, Vigan in Ilocos Sur, Daet in Camarines Norte and Quezon province, among others.

New waves
Among the best surfing destinations in the country is Urbiztondo, La Union. It has been transformed into a surfing paradise that offers a complete surfing lifestyle.

“Six years ago, there were handful who frequented La Union for surfing, but now even weekends are full of surfing amateurs who are willing to pay P300 to P400 an hour to learn how to surf,” reported DOT RO-1 regional director Martin Valera.

Valera is also very proud of the people of La Union who, according to him, are voluntarily taking care of the surfing area.

Best surfing destination
For Luke Landrigan, president of the La Union Surfing Club (LUSC), Urbiztondo, La Union tops his surfing destination list.

“La Union caters to beginners and professionals. Our beach bay is perfect for beginners, and the waves here works both right and left, with the left being the longer ride over a sand bottom,” explained the silver medalist in the Bali Asian Beach Games in 2008.

Read the whole article at source (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/life-and-times/19763-surfs-up-in-la-union)

By MA. GLAIZA LEE
February 26, 2012, 8:00am

Where the mountain meets the sea

Approximately two hours away from Pangasinan is the province of La Union. While most tourists often flock to La Union for surfing, the province has more to offer than its surging waves. Its name indicates the union of the towns from the different provinces surrounding La Union. The province was carved from nine towns of Pangasinan, three of Ilocos Sur and several villages from the Cordilleras.

It boasts of natural wonders like waterfalls and caves, as well as religious and cultural tourist destinations such as Our Lady of Namacpacan Church and Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Charity, among others.

Tourists are often lured here by its sandy beaches and surfing breaks, especially during weekends. So it is not surprising to see that more and more resorts have mushroomed along its shorelines, usually between Bauang and San Fernando. Take for instance Kahuna Beach Resort and Spa, a Balinese-inspired boutique resort situated at the heart of San Juan, one of the most frequently-visited surfing destinations in the Philippines. La Union is home to the biggest cement factory in the country, managed by Holcim Philippines. As one of the leading cement manufacturers in the Philippines, Holcim knows its responsibility to maintain sustainable development in the areas where they are operating. They aim to manage resources prudently to ensure that future generations can meet their own needs.

Environmental safety is their daily business. That’s why they invested in an environmental protection and enhancement program that includes biodiversity enhancement and progressive quarry rehabilitation. The result of this initiative is the Holcim Eco-trail, a green place amidst the quarry itself, perhaps like the oasis in the desert.

After an adventurous day of traversing and exploring the wonders of La Union, it was nice to come home to a serene yet luxurious place. Greatly influenced by the Santorini Islands of Greece, the Thunderbird Resorts is situated in a 65-hectare land area located at Poro Point, San Fernando City.

The Mediterranean-inspired resort is nestled on a scenic cliff overlooking the white sand beach and the vast South China Sea, with its stylish yet cozy suites perched up high, thus providing that panoramic view. Its distinct terrain, character and contours followed the original lay of the land and worked around the natural environment.

source (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/352459/an-escape-to-the-north)

Published : Friday, March 23, 2012 00:00
Written by : Text & Photos By Euden Valdez, Staff Writer

Launched on March 15 at the Powerplant Mall, global surf brand Aloha Baordsports announced through its president Freddy Gonzales that their patrons—whether surfers or non-surfers—are just a raffle ticket away from visiting one of Asia’s top surf destinations. Bali, of course, is always included in a surfer’s must-visit list, with such amazing waves in Padang Padang, Kuta Reef and Canggu.

Aloha Boardsports’ president Freddy Gonzales recognized the growing interest for surfing all over the globe. “More and more people are getting into surfing,” he said at the launch, which is why the brand is eagerly promoting the sport, not only in Bali but also the country’s local surfing spots.

He listed San Juan, La Union, Lanuza Bay and Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte, and Cemento Beach in Baler, Aurora as top surf spots. For the company, Surf Bound: Bali is the just beginning of promoting the sport to boost local tourism.

source (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/life-and-times/19764-aloha-in-bali)

Try this - At Kubong Sawali Bauang Branch

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video uploaded on youtube by: HotelAriana (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hahy4uWjxFE&feature=share)

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Date: February 29, 2012
Memo No.: 24

To: All BTC Members
Fr.: Atty. Reynaldo Dulay
Re.: As stated

Anent to the letter of PCI Infante regarding a swindling incident using the name of the BOARD MEMBER OF THE PROVINCE, please be warned. The mod operandi of the suspects are:
1. To make a reservation for rooms using the name of Board Member Balbin.
2. To ask from the establishment to make cellphone load in favor of the caller.

This incident have been identified by the PNP-Bauang as a “SCAM”

Thank you!

Atty. Reynaldo V. Dulay
BTC, Chairman

CC: All BTC Members

source: Bauang Tourism Council Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/bauangtourismcouncil)

harvested from Bauang

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Photo courtesy of Ms. Elle Cardenas Asprin via Bauang Tourism Council Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=203158526459085&set=a.203158523125752.44680.170548573053414&type=1&theater)

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Photos from: Kahuna Beach Resort and Spa
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Yung Y Foods Inn sa may Parian/Sevilla, may kumakain paba doon?

Metrobank opens select branches during the 2012 Holy Week long weekend


I. April 05, 2012 (Thursday)


Branch Name Banking Hour
1 La Union – Main 9:00AM – 2:00PM
2 Santiago – Main 9:00AM – 3:00PM
3 San Jose, Nueva Ecija 9:00AM – 12:00NN
4 Angeles – Fields Avenue 9:00AM – 12:00NN
5 Batangas – Main 9:00AM – 1:00PM
6 Batangas – Calicanto 9:00AM – 12:00NN
7 Tacloban – P. Burgos 9:00AM – 12:00NN
8 Borongan – Samar 9:00AM - 1:00PM

source (http://www.metrobank.com.ph/announcementitem.asp)

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ipinatag na yung lupa para sa shoulder pavement - Bauang Road Widening Km 262+497 - 264+2xx

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In a month we shall have the 3rd Mcdo Store in San Fernando to be opened

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:cheer:

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Originally Posted by firefox13
nakaka kuryente yun model nila

Saang banda yung nakakakuryente?
yung tinutukoy ni sir is yung model daw na chikababes ang nakakakuryente :lol::lol::lol:

may EB? hay naku di ako makasali busy sa work! :)

yung tinutukoy ni sir is yung model daw na chikababes ang nakakakuryente :lol::lol::lol:

may EB? hay naku di ako makasali busy sa work! :)

Ang hina ko naman,d ako naka gets dun wahahaha. Wow na wow legs yung lasalista na girl hehehe

Text and photos by Deni Rose M. Afinidad, Staff Writer
La Union

La Union, “The Unity” or “The Union” in Spanish, was called as such as it was formed in 1850 by the Spaniards to combine several towns originally from Pangasinan, Ilocos Sur and Benguet.

Eat: Tupig (char-grilled suman or rice cake in banana leaves), green suman with latik (coco jam), or homemade tocino (honey-cured pork) and small longganisa (pork sausage) in whole-wheat bread.

Pray: The Basilica Minore (Minor Basilica) of Our Lady of Charity has been more popularly called the Agoo Church. Its location, Agoo, is La Union’s oldest town presumably discovered by Spanish conquistador Juan de Salcedo. The church was built in the 15th century by Fr. Aquilino Garcia. It is more popular in recent times for its 1989 to 1993 “Miracles of Agoo,” which involved alleged paranormal phenomena like dancing sun, weeping Our Lady icon, and apparitions reportedly seen by a local trans woman, Judiel Nieva or Angel dela Vega.

In Luna, there is also Santa Catalina De Alejandria Parish, which has been built between the 18th to 19th centuries by the Augustinians. It houses the century-old, larger-than-life image of the Blessed Virgin Mary known as the Our Lady of Namacpacan, believed to be miraculous as the whole church burned except for the image. Legend has it that the image came to life to feed the townsfolk during famine.

Love: The Bohemian, international and youthful vibe of the surfing community and resorts in San Juan starkly contrast the laidback, old-fashioned feel of the rest of La Union.

source (http://www.tribuneonline.org/life/20120324lif1.html)

March 24, 2012 1:42 am

URDANETA CITY, March 23 –Ilocos Norte won back its crown which it lost to Pangasinan II last year when it lorded over the Region 1 Athletic Association (R1AA) Meet at the Urdaneta National High School ground from March 25 to 30.

Ilocos Norte, the perennial champion of the meet when it was known yet as Ilocos Region Athletic Association (IRAA) Meet, got back on its former conqueror when it amassed 617.17 points at the end of the meet Friday.

The deposed champion Pangasinan II salvaged a second place finish when it registered 522.25 points, followed by Pangasinan 1 in third place at 387.75 points.

La Union is in fourth place with 255 points, followed by San Fernando City at 163.67 points.

The other finishers in their order are Laoag City, Dagupan City, Urdaneta City, Ilocos Sur, San Carlos City, Alaminos City, Candon City, Batac City and Vigan City.

source (http://balita.ph/2012/03/24/ilocos-norte-wins-back-old-crown-in-region-1-aa-meet/)

^^ La Union Team has been consistently at the 4th place, while San Fernando City team went up by 4 notches, from 9th last year to 5th this year


San Fernando City Rankings

2010 - 14th
2011 - 9th
2012 - 5th


La Union Rankings

2010, 2011, 2012 - 4th

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The Luna Baluarte featured on TFC (The Filipino Channel ~ ABS-CBN) - part of "Ilocos Pinoy Destinations" Tourism Ad.

Photo from: Luna, La Union Facebook

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Mukhang 2014 pa makakaabot ang TPLUEx sa La Union (ang tagal no?):ohno:

March 21, 2012 update


dates covered: October 27, 2011 - March 19, 2012

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:dance::dance:

Prediction ko, siguro by 2014 - 2015 mag-uumpisang maging robust ang pag-usad ng LU Economy, sa tingin ko pa sa ngayon mabagal ang progress sa probinsiya natin.

1. I-dedevelop muna yung airport (matatapos siguro by 2014)
2. I-dedevelop muna ang Poro Point
3. Aabot na sa La Union ang TPLUEx by 2014
3. Kung ibabase sa opening ng robinsons Ilocos noong 2009 at Robinsons Pangasinan ngayong 2012, baka 2014 ang umpisa ng Robinsons La Union para opening sa 2015 (kung matutuloy man)
4. 2015 ang sinasabing plano ng SM to put up a mall sa La Union
5. aabot na sa 800,000 ang population ng La Union by 2014

nakaka kuryente yun model nila :)
Ako na lang sana ung kuryente.

Ako na lang sana ung kuryente.

o kaya ikaw (at ako) narin mismo yung bike :lol::lol::lol:

HOT WINGS and Bloody Mary Cocktails @ The Hangout! Philippines.

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From: Bauang Tourism Council Facebook

It's quite interesting to know from us forumers in this thread and also to others what comes first in our/their mind when we hear the place "La Union". Vote now at the poll question at the Travel and Tourism: La Union Thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1436872)

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What comes first in your mind when you hear the place "La Union"? vote now at the poll above.^^

^^

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^^

Mayor PCO in Action


Photo by: Erwin Beleo

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

Among the choices are:

1. Beaches. La Union is known to be the "Beach Capital of the Philippines" during the 70s. Its 102-km stretch of coastline can be characterized into 4 - The fine-gray sand beaches of Agoo up to Bauang, the White sand Beach of Canaoay up to Poro Point, the huge waves of the beach in San Juan and the pebble beach of Luna up to Bangar.

2. Surfing. La Union is well known as one of the surfing spots in the country. It is the most accessible surfing spot from Manila. Surfers - beginners, amateur or professional, flock to the beaches of San Juan to surf. It is the best surfing spot for beginners.

3. Thunderbird Resort in Poro Point. Already featured in most tv shows, magazines, blogs and other social media sites, this resort's major identity is its Santorini, Greece - inspired Architecture. As a five-star resort, it has hosted the John Estrada-Priscilla Meirelles wedding, became one of the shooting scenes of the movie "No Other Woman" starring Anne Curtis and Cristine Reyes and GMA Networks' Bubble Gang June 2011 Episode.


- by hugodiekonig

4. Poro Point. La Union hosts the Poro Point Special Economic Zone. It has an airport and international seaport. It also hosts the 65-hectare Thunderbird Resort Development Complex, Mama SIta Corporation, Union Galvasteel, Oil Depots to name few locators.

5. Agoo Church. - Agoo became a popular town in La Union in 1993 as the result of the news of the Mama Mary's Apparition to Judiel Nieva. Moreover, the Agoo Basilica Minore has been a popular place for Pilgrimage especially during Holy Week.

6. Delicious Halo Halo - Halo Halo de Iloko located in San Fernando City has been gaining popularity in Magazines, blogs and television for its delicious, mouthwatering halo halo.

7. Sweet grapes - Bauang and Caba municipalities in this province produce the sweetest grapes in the region. Bauang was also known as the "French Vineyard of the North" for its grapes plantation

- by hugodiekonig

Other than those mentioned above, La Union can be remembered to be as:

1. home turf of popular/notable personalities like the Ortega Political Clan (San Fernando City), Gloria Diaz - 1st Miss Universe from the Philippines (Aringay), Jessica Soho - GMA 7 TV News and Anchor (Agoo/Rosario), Noel Cabangon - singer (Rosario), Biado - Billiards Star of today (Rosario), Asia Agcaoili - host and actress (Agoo)

2. jumping salad (served at Bauang)

3. Entry point to those going to Baguio from Manila

4. San Fernando City - Regional Center of Ilocos, and also the capital city of La Union

5. Bangar Abel - a native cloth

kagagaling ko ng baguio. Maraming ipinapatayong buildings sa naguilian,tapos idedemolish narin mga lumang buildings na katabi ng 7 eleven

La Union can be also known for its local products:

1. Dried Fish at Santo Tomas - known to be the "Danggit Capital of the North" , or the North Luzon counterpart of Danggit stores in Cebu

2. Naguilian Basi - a native wine

3. Honeybee in Bacnotan - now the Honeybee Capital of the North

Sunday, 25 March 2012 13:08

LA UNION - Umap-apela ti tulong dagiti guaple producers ditoy probinsiya a La Union kadagiti maseknan nga ahensiya ti gobyerno tapno maisalbar iti in-inuten a panagpukaw dagiti mula da a prutas.

Segun iti maysa a guaple producer ti ili a Bauang a ni Flordeliza Hipona, adun dagiti mat-matay a mula da gaputi panagadu dagiti peste nga aw-awagan da ti tateg wenno
salagubang iti tagalog, a mangkaka-an iti ramot dagiti mula a pakairamanan dagiti guaple seedlings.

Amken da a naan-anayen a mapukaw ti produksiyon ti guaple ditoy La Union gaputi in-inut metten a pannaka-appog dagiti agmul-mula, nu saan a maipaayan ti napartak a solusyon iti panagdadael ken panagraira dagiti peste a tateg.

Ti Barangay Urayong, Bauang ket nalatak kas guaple producer ditoy probinsiya a La Union.

naggapuan nga link (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/ilocano-news/103657-dagiti-mula-a-guaple-ditoy-la-union-dad-dadaelen-iti-peste-a-tateg)

By Jun Elias (The Philippine Star) Updated March 25, 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Philippines – Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV has confirmed that he accepted the invitation of the administration party to be one of their 12 senatorial candidates in next year’s elections.

The senator attended the recognition rites of students of the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University here last Friday.

Trillanes was accompanied by former Air Force Captain Segundino Orfiano Jr., one of his fellow Magdalo, who hails from Patpata, Balaoan, La Union.

The former navy officer won the senatorial race in 2007 while in detention for rebellion charges after he led Magdalo soldiers in staging a coup in an attempt to oust then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

source (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=790767&publicationSubCategoryId=63)

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union — Agrarian Reform Secretary Virgilio delos Reyes led last Friday the opening of the newly completed P30-million “mountain highway” connecting the upland towns of Santol, Bacnotan, and San Gabriel; all in La Union, it was learned Saturday here.

Delos Reyes, who joined by La Union Congressman Victor Ortega during the opening ceremony, told the highway, with a stretch of 5.5 kilometers, is part of the Agrarian Reform Infrastructure Support Project which benefits agrarian reform communities. The highway will benefit at least 5,000 persons living in the mountain barangays. (Freddie G. Lazaro)

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/354595/dar-opens-p30m-mountain-road

Growth to come from expanding customer base
By: Amy R. Remo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
2:20 am | Monday, March 26th, 2012

Phinma-led Trans-Asia Oil and Energy Development Corp. is targeting a record-high profit for this year, with a projected 20-percent increase from last year’s net of P408.2 million.

This places the target net income for 2012 at about P490 million.

According to Trans-Asia Oil president Francisco L. Viray, the profit increase is expected to come from a bigger customer base that may be brought about by the commissioning of a power facility within this quarter and the implementation of the open access and retail scheme.

Viray said the 21-megawatt bunker power plant of the CIP II Power Corp., which was dismantled in January last year, would soon be ready to resume operations in Bacnotan, La Union.

The transfer of the power station to a new site will maximize its operating capacity as a merchant plant in northern Luzon and provide reliable embedded power to better serve Trans-Asia Oil’s long-term bilateral contract with Holcim Philippines Inc.

source (http://business.inquirer.net/50975/trans-asia-projecting-50-jump-in-2012-profit)

Published : Monday, March 26, 2012 00:00
Written by : KIM BERNARDO-LOKIN SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR


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Miguel Cerqueda and Jack Mitchell



Miguel Cerqueda and Jack Mitchell like to talk about new beginnings. It is appropriate, considering the new hats that both have been sporting since March 1, 2012, when a company Cerqueda started more than a decade ago has been fully acquired by a new partner and is now known under a different name.


Cerqueda is the new president of Thunderbird Hotels Asia, and Mitchell is the new chairman, while retaining his position as CEO of the mother company Thunderbird Resorts. This new entity is a subsidiary of Thunderbird Resorts, an international property developer of resorts and casinos in Asia and Latin America.

Cerqueda was previously the head of the Genesis Hotels and Resorts Corp. (GHRC). Genesis is an all-Filipino company that was incorporated in 1999 with the objective of helping owners and developers of new and existing hotels and resorts in the Philippines gain competitive edge through their professional management services.

On the other hand, Thunderbird Resorts is an international developer of themed resorts. It is in the NYSE listing in Amsterdam (Euronext: Tbird). It provides branded casino and hospitality services in five countries — Costa Rica, India, Nicaragua, the Philippines and Peru. In the Philippines, they own and operate the Thunderbird Resorts in Poro Point, La Union and the Thunderbird Resorts in the province of Rizal.

He said that Thunderbird sees Asia as the growth area for the coming decades. More than the country’s vast natural resources and beautiful land and seascapes, he said that the number one asset of the Philippines is its people.

read more at source (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/news/top-stories/19983-exporting-filipino-hospitality)

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By Miriam P. Aquino
Monday 26th of March 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Mar. 26 (PIA) -- Tourists and vacationers coming in the region for the holy week will have no worries as the Department of Public Works and Highways – Regional Office 1 have made early preparations to assist travelers/road users for a faster and smooth flow of travel.

OIC Assistant District Engineer Jose Ginete Jr. of the La Union Engineering District 1 (LUED1) said that in their area of responsibility (AOR), two groups will man the Manila-North Road (MNR), one group from San Fernando City to Bacnotan, and another group from Bacnotan to Sudipen.


For LUED2, Engineer Raul Gali, the OIC Chief for Maintenance Section said that in their AOR, traffic advisory signages regarding ongoing projects in Pagdalagan and in Bued were already in place.


As for ongoing projects along the Manila-North Road from Rosario to Bauang, the contractors have put up sufficient road signages, Gali said.


Maintenance projects like patching of potholes for hassle-free travel have been done earlier so with cutting of tall grasses or vegetation control particularly on roads from Agoo to Baguio City.


For motorists assistance centers, Gali identified four locations namely: Rosario, Pugo Junction, MNR – Agoo Marcos Highway, and in Bauang.

source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=311332734506)

ang luwang ngayon sa PNB -Mcdo Area after tanggalin na yung fence. Magiging malawak ang parking area rito at hindi magiging masikip ang area na ito

Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough available
@ The Hangout! Philippines!

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Monday 26th of March 2012

VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur, Mar 26 (PIA) -- Sa kabila ng masigasig at malawakang kampanya ng World Health Organization (WHO) kabilang na ang mga Anti- Tobacco Advocates laban sa paninigarilyo, “uusbong pa rin ang industriya ng tabako na pangunahing tanim ng mga Ilokano dahil may positibong bentahe rin sa bansa”

Ito ang idiniin ng gobernador ng Ilocos Sur, Luis “Chavit” Singson, at national chairman ng League of Provinces of the Philippines at may-akda ng “Tobacco Excise Tax Law” o RA 7171, sa naganap na press conference sa Baluarte sa Heritage City noong nakaraang Linggo.

Sinabi ni Singson na hindi dapat mabahala ang mga kababayan niyang nagtatanim ng tabakong birhinya (virginia tobacco) na kahit maigting ang kampanya laban sa paninigarilyo in demand pa rin ito sa world market at hindi pa rin malalanta o mawawala ang industriyang ito. Sinabi pa niya na kahit itataas pa ang singil sa buwis ng sigarilyo hindi ito ang kikitil sa industriya ng tabako “dahil nakakatulong ito na madagdagan ang pundo ng pamahalaan na babalik din sa mga mamamayan sa pamamagitan ng mga programa at serbisyo.”

Iginiit ni Gob. Chavit na sa pamamagitan ng RA 7171 naging Primera Klaseng Probinsiya ang Ilocos Sur, kabilang na ang Ilocos Norte at La Union at dahil sa pangunahing industriyang ito ng mga Ilokano. (ANL/BPP-PIA 1, Ilocos Sur)

pinagmulan (http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=371332419752)

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What La Union now can be known for - the home of the delicious halo halo at Halo Halo de Iloko :banana::banana::banana::cheers:

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Poll question Stats Update:
so far, grapes, surfing and beaches all tied at 33%

March 26, 2012 by John Xavier Chavez
Filed under Places and Events

read the whole of the blog at this source link: http://travelsandtravails.com/blog/?p=2320

Considered to be the Surfing Capital of Northern Philippines because of the friendly swells in the municipality of San Juan, many surfing enthusiasts consider La union a favored surfing destination after Siargao, both for amateurs and pros. The best time to surf in La Union would be October to March (when the North Swell arrives) and May to August (when the South Swell arrives).

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Ma-Cho Temple, San Fernando, La Union

I have been to Poro Point (which was once an American military base) and climbed the old lighthouse there, the La Union Botanical Gardens, the La Union Cathedral (a.k.a. as St. William the Hermit Church) and the environment-friendly La Union dump site (a no mean feat for a local government unit like La Union). Since I have been practically around town, Margareth took me to the Ma-Cho Temple. We went there at dusk time. This pretty Taoist Temple provides a panoramic vista of the City of San Fernando, the San Fernando Bay area and Poro Point. The structure is also a living testament to the dynamic and entrepreneurial Filipino-Chinese community in San Fernando. The temple is home to the image of Ma-Cho whom the Chinese consider to be a goddess of the seas. I must mention that there is a close resemblance between the image of the Virgin of Casaysay from Taal, Batangas and the image of Ma-Cho from San Fernando. In fact, they are believed to be the one and the same by some. It is noteworthy that come the month of September, devotees of Ma-Cho gather for the annual celebration of enshrinement for a pilgrimage to the Basilica of Saint Martin in Taal, Batangas and from there, the devotees together with the image of Ma-Cho travel back to San Fernando City followed by a procession around the city. This just shows the close affinity between the two images as passed on from one generation to the other by way of tradition.

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By Czeriza Valencia (The Philippine Star) Updated March 27, 2012 12:00

MANILA, Philippines - Cement-manufacturer Holcim Philippines expects a modest growth rate of five to six percent this year as it attempts to recover from a steep drop in net profit last year, its chief operations officer Roland van Wijen said yesterday.

The Philippine subsidiary of Switzerland-based Holcim Ltd. posted a net profit of P2.03 billion last year, down by 47.1 percent from P3.84 billion in 2010 because of weak demand and higher production costs.

With a workforce of over 1,700 Holcim operates four plants in La Union, Bulacan, Misamis Oriental and Davao. It produces four cement products: Holcim Excel, Holcim WallRight, Holcim Premium Bulk and Holcim 4X which are sold in bags, tonner bags and in bulk.

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Holcim Philippines yesterday launched its new CSR project dubbed as: Sagot Ko ang Bukas. On May 24, 1,700 of its employees will participate in community service programs in its host communities in La Union, Bulacan, Misamis Oriental and Davao.

The activities will include the clean up of waterways as well as educational and environmental activities for host communities such as tree planting activities and waste management.

source (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=66&articleId=791303)

Firm also expanding product distribution network
By: Doris C. Dumlao
Philippine Daily Inquirer
9:52 pm | Monday, March 26th, 2012

Beverage-maker Pepsi Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) has set aside about P3.22 billion this year to put up a new bottling line in northern Luzon and boost its product distribution network across the country.

The new bottling plant will deliver additional seven million cases. It will be put up in the existing plant in Rosario, La Union, and will produce both carbonated and non-carbonated drinks. This project alone will cost P500 million.

source (http://business.inquirer.net/51181/pepsi-unit-in-ph-putting-up-bottling-line-in-n-luzon)

ang laki ng investment ng pepsi sa rosario ready na sila by the time matapos ang tplex...

ang laki ng investment ng pepsi sa rosario ready na sila by the time matapos ang tplex...

By 2014 nakikita kong mula sa pagkatulog ay gigising at uusad ang economy ng Rosario,basta sana ay mapa-fast track na ang construction ng tpluex

good news yan sa la union lalo sa 2nd district

good news yan sa la union lalo sa 2nd district

yup, aside sa dagdag na kita para sa pepsi, magkakaroon rin ng mga job opportunities para sa mga tao


Sana ay final na ang sinasabing entry ng Vista Land (Camella La Union) sa Bauang, siguradong billion-investment uli iyon para sa province

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas granted written approval to Rang-ay Bank’s application to open ten (10) new Banking Offices as it strives to serve more municipalities in the region and ensure that these areas have access to competitive financial services.

The bank’s branching strategy is to ensure that Rang-ay Bank services are accessible to a greater client base and to grant more people access to banking services. The plan is to increase bank presence in the bank’s primary home base, La Union, to be followed by additional branches in Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, Pangasinan and Benguet. The bank will put up in towns which have limited access to formal financial services.

The bank offices shall offer full deposit and remittance services. Each office will focus on servicing depositors as well as remittances and marketing micro insurance. Microfinance and micro agriculture loans will be also offered.

La Union and Ilocos Sur are the main theaters of operations of the bank, with seven banking offices each to be expanded to ten for each province with offices to be opened in Bangar, Aringay and Rosario in La Union and Sinait, Sto. Domingo and Sta. Lucia in Ilocos Sur for the first wave of expansion. The bank also has approved licenses in Dingras and Bacarra Ilocos Norte, both towns being served by only one rural bank. The bank has been operating a branch in Laoag City since 1998, catering to microfinance clients for the past thirteen years. This has honed the branch’s personnel’s experience and expertise in microfinance operations and services to be able to expand and provide modern banking services in the target towns.

source: http://rangaybank.com/contents/4thquarter%202011.html#1

1. At Brother's Grill

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2. At Halo Halo de Iloko

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Photos are from Edmaration (SSC Ilocos Sur Forumer) :cheers:
link to the blog: http://edmarationetc.blogspot.com/2012/03/halo-halo-inside-buko-two-2-restaurants.html

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LA UNION MARATHON ROUTE

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March 27, 2012 By rbapadmin

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A fast growing bank, the Rang-ay Bank formally opened its 21st banking office last February 27, 2012 located at the heart of the municipality of Bangar, La Union.

The ceremonial ribbon cutting was led by the town Mayor Joy Pinzon-Merin, with former PRC Board of Dentistry Chairman Dr. Rosita Canlas-Nisce. Rev. Fr. Gregorio Q. Nillo, Parish Priest of St. Christopher Church, officiated the blessing of the newly opened branch. Rang-ay President & CEO, Ives Q. Nisce in his opening remarks stated that the opening of Bangar Branch is the first branch to open, of the ten (10) Banking Offices approved by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Nisce is proud that Rang-ay Bank is a home-grown bank, with it’s head office in San Fernando City, La Union. The bank now has 21 branches spread in six provinces of the north: Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, La Union, Pangasinan, Abra and Benguet.

source (http://www.rbap.org/2012/03/rang-ay-banks-21st-branch-is-now-open-for-business/)

LUNGSOD NG SAN FERNANDO, La Union, Marso 27 (PIA) -- Upang matugunan ang malawakang pagsasaayos, pagpapabago at pangangailangang palawakin ang kongkretong kalsada sa rehiyon at maiwasan ang trapikong sanhi ng ilan sa sirang kalsada rito, ang Kagawaran ng Pagawaing Bayan at Lansangan o DPWH ay naglaan ng P3.9 bilyong pondo para dito.

Ayon kay Jose Ginete, Jr. ng DPWH La Union Engineering District 1 , ang pondong ito ay gagamitin sa rehabilitasyon at konstruksiyon ng mga kalsada pati na rin sa mga daluyan ng tubig sa may bandang Biday at Sevilla dito sa Lungsod.

Kabilang din sa mga isinasaayos na mga kalsada ngayong kasalukuyan ay ang San Fernando Bypass Road kung saan matatapos nitong ika-29 ng Agosto ngayong taon at ang ang pagpapatuloy sa Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway Phase 1.

source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1901332816046)

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As a global company, cement maker Holcim has withstood two world wars and the Great Depression.

This is largely due to the blueprint provided by Ernst Schmidheiny and Adolf Gygi, who founded the company in 1912. Under their watch, they laid out a format that gave Holcim international success: expansion plans by crossing borders, continuous integration proven by its innovative product offerings, and technological advancements that promote responsible operations.

Holcim's presence in the Philippines goes back to as early as 1974. Holcim — then known as Holderbank — partnered with the owners of what would become Alsons Cement Corporation, which operated a plant in Lugait, Misamis Oriental. The partnership included the provisions for technical assistance in cement manufacturing, and training opportunities in the Swiss village of Holderbank. In 1998, Holcim acquired shares of a company that later became Union Cement Corporation (UCC), a merger of three companies which had cement plants in La Union, Bulacan and Davao. Four years later, UCC acquired ownership of Alsons Cement. In 2004, UCC was renamed Holcim Philippines, Inc.

Today, Holcim Philippines is the country's leading cement company, with a workforce of over 1,700 in its four cement plants and other facilities.

source: holcim.com.ph (http://www.holcim.com.ph/en/news/latest-releases/latest-release/article/holcim-marks-centennial-by-reaffirming-community-ties.html)

Bauang River at Naguilian. Far side of the photo: Bagulin

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Naguilian Road, Nagulian

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a forumer posted that their proposed another SM is going to be the regional mall coz its bigger than the one in the summer capital.

Sana tigilan ang mga ganyang post kasi there is no such thing as SM regional mall :ohno:

for the sake of argument though, what becomes of SM Clark which is going to house an IMAX theater in the future and the 7-storey SM San Fernando aside from the sprawling SM City Pampanga.

panay tsismis lang at hearsay , lets not flaunt ignorance here :ohno:

@ hugo, suggest ka naman ng beach resort sa La Union and all the necessary details. Kasi wala pa kaming choice destination para sa family outing namin. :)

Thanks in advance :)

@ hugo, suggest ka naman ng beach resort sa La Union and all the necessary details. Kasi wala pa kaming choice destination para sa family outing namin. :)

Thanks in advance :)

Hello Perseus! Heto ang mga maisusugest ko na resorts rito sa La Union for family outing

Bauang Area


1. Villa Marand Resort link to their Facebook page for details (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Marand-Resort-SPA/144077772328666?sk=wall)
-may restaurant at bar rin dito. May apartment for rent din
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2. Bali Hai Beach Resort link to their Facebook Page for details (http://www.facebook.com/balihaibeachresortph)
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3.China Sea Beach Resort link to their Facebook Page for details (http://www.facebook.com/pages/China-Sea-Beach-Resort/214063125272425)
Location: Brgy. Paringao
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4. Villa Estrella Beach Resort Facebook Page for details (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Villa-Estrella-Resort-Hotel/165584746824188?sk=info)




5. Cabaña Beach Resort (beside Bali Hai) link for details (http://www.localphilippines.com/hotels-and-resorts/bauang/1240/Cabana-Beach-Resort)










San Fernando City

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Sea Park Beach Resort & Restaurant
Location: Barangay San Francisco
Tel No.: +63 888-2369

San Juan
1. Puerto de San Juan link for details (http://www.puertodesanjuan.com/)

2. Kahuna Beach Resort Facebook Page for details (http://www.facebook.com/KahunaBeachResortandSpa/info?ref=ts)

3. Costa Villa Beach Resort Facebook Page for details (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Costa-Villa-Beach-Resort/277430708941923?sk=info)

4. San Juan Surf Resort Facebook Page for details (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000275445605&sk=info)

5. Sebay Resort link for details (http://www.facebook.com/media/albums/?id=1675603382)

Luna

1. Pebble Beach Resort link for details (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/comments/?set=a.223963327622273.66248.204145946270678) http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/252799_223963417622264_204145946270678_880906_1929726_n.jpg

San Fernando City

Thunderbird Resort link for details (http://www.facebook.com/thunderbirdresorts)

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a forumer posted that their proposed another SM is going to be the regional mall coz its bigger than the one in the summer capital.

Sana tigilan ang mga ganyang post kasi there is no such thing as SM regional mall :ohno:

for the sake of argument though, what becomes of SM Clark which is going to house an IMAX theater in the future and the 7-storey SM San Fernando aside from the sprawling SM City Pampanga.

panay tsismis lang at hearsay , lets not flaunt ignorance here :ohno:

haisss baka naman yung isang (o mga) nagmamagaling rito sa Luzon forums ang nagsasabi niyan. Alam kong hindi malayo rito sa La Union ang location niya :lol:

haisss baka naman yung isang (o mga) nagmamagaling rito sa Luzon forums ang nagsasabi niyan. Alam kong hindi malayo rito sa La Union ang location niya :lol:

o hindi ba? To make such claim is simply absurd :) Ni hindi pa nga naitatayo eh.

I understand their enthusiasm in promoting their place pero sana pakaisipin muna nila mga pinopost nila.

o hindi ba? To make such claim is simply absurd :) Ni hindi pa nga naitatayo eh.

I understand their enthusiasm in promoting their place pero sana pakaisipin muna nila mga pinopost nila.


Very vindicated kasi sila basta may good news na ganyan,napaka over hyped nila kung magreact naman parang ngayon lang nakatikim ng magnum ice cream

Very vindicated kasi sila basta may good news na ganyan,napaka over hyped nila kung magreact naman parang ngayon lang nakatikim ng magnum ice cream

I just cant help but react. :lol: Nakakatawa na kasi minsan.


Anyway, thanks sa mga suggestion mo. Mamaya ibabrowse namin together with my cousins. Kami kasi yung gumagawa ng trip plan. :)

I just cant help but react. :lol: Nakakatawa na kasi minsan.


Anyway, thanks sa mga suggestion mo. Mamaya ibabrowse namin together with my cousins. Kami kasi yung gumagawa ng trip plan. :)

:lol: yup, same din sa akin natawa rin ako

bale pala yung mga Bauang and San Juan resorts na nabanggit ko ay along the highway, magkakatabi actually ang mga resorts na mga iyon. i suggested what i think ay yung maganda ang mga amenities. Have a safe, joyful travel rito sa La Union :banana::cheers:

Wednesday, March 28, 2012


MANILA -- Eufranio Eriguel, a doctor by profession, remained as representative of La Union's second district after the Supreme Court affirmed his victory in May 2010 automated elections.

In a recent full court ruling, the justices set aside the petition of defeated congressional candidate Thomas Dumpit Jr. challenging the decision of the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal (HRET) denying for lack of merit his motion for reconsideration.

The court said Dumpit failed to "sufficiently show" that any grave abuse of discretion was committed by the HRET in rendering the assailed decision "which, on the contrary, appear to be in accord with the facts and applicable law and jurisprudence."

The HRET, which also includes three SC justices as members, earlier rejected Dumpit's appeal on the December 1, 2011 ruling against his complaint.

In the decision, the HRET said Dumpit failed to present enough evidence that Eriguel cheated his way to victory.

Records show that Eriguel had winning margin of 57,709 votes after he garnered 121,236 votes as opposed to 63,622 votes for Dumpit. (Virgil Lopez/Sunnex)

source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2012/03/28/la-union-lawmaker-keeps-post-213565)

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It's Summertime! Narra Trees give scent along the Highway at Bauang

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Ano pala ang nangyari sa Dunkin Donuts? Bakit nakasara na? Pati yung Dunkin DOnuts sa Bauang closed na. ayaw na ba ng mga tao sa doughnuts?

Pati sa Agoo? Nalugi na siguro!

Pati sa Agoo? Nalugi na siguro!

kung yung 3 branches nila Sa San Fernando, Bauang at Agoo ay lahat nagsara, malamang ayaw na ng mga tao sa doughnuts. malakas kasi ang hatak ng mga fastfood rito sa San Fernando

kung yung 3 branches nila Sa San Fernando, Bauang at Agoo ay lahat nagsara, malamang ayaw na ng mga tao sa doughnuts. malakas kasi ang hatak ng mga fastfood rito sa San Fernando

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Sa Agoo ata ang pagawaan ng nila tama ba ako o mali ako! :)

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Sa Agoo ata ang pagawaan ng nila tama ba ako o mali ako! :)

I have no idea rito. Parang hindi ko na napansin ang Dunkin Donuts noong pumunta ako ng Agoo last Feb

Vote now to our poll above! ^^^^ :cheers:

I have no idea rito. Parang hindi ko na napansin ang Dunkin Donuts noong pumunta ako ng Agoo last Feb

di ko lang matandaan kasi! nung nakausap ko yung parang inssik

^^ ano yun, siya ba ang may-ari ng franchise ng dunkin dito sa La Union?

^^ ano yun, siya ba ang may-ari ng franchise ng dunkin dito sa La Union?

Im no sure hugo.....

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video uploaded on youtube by: gmanewstv (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgWApxDAc0E&feature=player_embedded)

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Sa Agoo ata ang pagawaan ng nila tama ba ako o mali ako! :)

Oo sa Agoo nga. Yung bahay na bibilhin sana ng mama ko na ginawang DD kitchen.

Oo sa Agoo nga. Yung bahay na bibilhin sana ng mama ko na ginawang DD kitchen.

dahil nagsara ang Bauang at San Fernando Branches malamang wala narin iyon sa Agoo

Thursday 29th of March 2012

$800K Septage Treatment Facility launched in San Fernando City
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Mar 29 (PIA) -- After the project groundbreaking in July 16, 2010 by U.S. Ambassador Harry Thomas, the San Fernando City Septage Treatment Facility (STF) located in Barangay Dallangayan Oeste was finally launched on March 26 which aims to improve water sanitation in the city and ensure a healthy and environment for all.

The Facility is a collaborative project of the city government of San Fernando with the USAID – Philippine Sanitation Alliance (USAID-PSA), the Rotary International, the Rotary Club of San Fernando La Union Chapter, and Congressman Victor F. Ortega, in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environment and Management Bureau and the Department of Health.

“This is a project we longed to realize to avoid water contamination in the household, thus improving the water sanitation in the city by requiring every household and business establishments to dislodge their respective septic tanks every five years pursuant to the Environmental Code of the Philippines,” city mayor Pablo C. Ortega said during the launching.

source (http://www.facebook.com/messages/100000790406567)

The following photos are sourced from La Union Information and Tourism (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=392064694145468&set=a.392063954145542.99933.204145946270678&type=3&theater)Facebook

Officials of the National Museum also visited the place to gather samples for the study the age of the artifacts

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Photos from: La Union Information and Tourism Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.392063954145542.99933.204145946270678&type=1)

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Free Bus Rides to Batangas & La Union

For the provincial tours, special trips to Batangas and La Union are also set in time for Holy Week. On April 4 and 5, the Globe Love Bus will be going to the aforementioned places and will return on April 8 and 9.

source (http://www.letsgosago.net/2012/03/free-bus-rides-batangas-la-union-globe-love-bus/)

^^ sana damihan nila mga bus para maraming free rides :D

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Photos from: La Union Information and Tourism Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.392063954145542.99933.204145946270678&type=1)

Thursday, 29 March 2012 18:52 Dino Datu

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EATING outdoors may be one of the best things about summer. Just as the scorching heat fades away, summer nights provide a great excuse for setting up the garden or terrace and enjoying al fresco dinners. Summer too, gives us an excuse to fire up the grill more often. Although we live in the tropics and are used to hot and dry weather, summer usually guarantees clear and rain-free nights.

Grilling, though one of the most basic and probably one of the oldest methods of cooking, is on top of my list. Just the preparation involved, the managing of the wood or coals, the smoke that envelops the surrounding area, seem to all point toward a great meal.

My most memorable grilled meal happened a few years back in La Union. One of my best friends since grade school, Alfred Ortega, usually invites us to their hometown of San Fernando, La Union. Countless semestral breaks, Christmas breaks, summers and long weekends were spent at their lovely beach house swimming, eating, golfing and goofing around. A few years ago, I brought a cousin from Canada along to enjoy the beach and drive up to Baguio, as well. After snorkeling for the better half of a day, we decided to build a bonfire and grill some seafood and pork belly. Whole tuna grilled to medium rare, pork belly, ensalada with lots of salted eggs and heaps of rice while sitting on sand and dining on a makeshift table with friends—what could be better?

For this week’s recipe, I decided to veer away from the soy sauce-based or sweetish flavors usually associated with grilled food. Searching in my memory bank of food shows and cookbooks I have read, I suddenly remembered a favorite among South Americans*—chimichurri. Like most famous and classic dishes and condiments, versions of chimichurri are as varied as the food they are served with. From fish to fowl, sausages, offal and beef and pork, chimichurri seems to go with just about anything. Traditional chimichurri is green and has garlic, shallots, cilantro, lime and chilies as the most basic ingredients. This, I thought was perfect since those flavors are familiar to us Asians and the ingredients are readily available. And since chimichurri has so many versions and applications, you can feel free to also change it up.

My version of this great sauce (which can be a marinade and relish at the same time) has roasted green tomatoes, and instead of using chilli powder as stated in most recipes, I used roasted green chillies for the heat and smoky flavor.

Grilled Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce

Ingredients:

4 pcs steak (ribeye, striploin, sirloin or any cut you prefer)

1 head garlic, minced

2 shallots, minced

1 large bunch cilantro, finely chopped

juice of 2 limes plus the zest

6 pcs roasted green chilies, finely chopped

4 pcs, roasted green tomatoes, chopped

1 cup olive oil

salt to taste

Procedure:

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Marinate beef in chimichurri for one hour. Grill steak and other meats, if any, over very hot coals. Serve with bread or tortillas, and serve chimichurri as relish.

***Chef Dino Datu is the editor in chief of Cook Magazine, which is available at National Book Stores, 7-Eleven and other bookstores and magazine stands nationwide.

source (http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/life/25188-outdoor-grillin)

Provincial Tour To Batangas and La Union

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Summary

April 4 - Globe Love Bus Goes to Batangas and La Union
April 5 - Globe Love Bus Goes to Batangas and La Union
April 8 - return trip to Manila
April 9 - return trip to Manila
April 13-15 - Love Boat ride from Caticlan to Boracay and vice-versa


source (http://www.letsgosago.net/2012/03/free-bus-rides-batangas-la-union-globe-love-bus/)

Provincial Tour To Batangas and La Union

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Summary

April 4 - Globe Love Bus Goes to Batangas and La Union
April 5 - Globe Love Bus Goes to Batangas and La Union
April 8 - return trip to Manila
April 9 - return trip to Manila
April 13-15 - Love Boat ride from Caticlan to Boracay and vice-versa


source (http://www.letsgosago.net/2012/03/free-bus-rides-batangas-la-union-globe-love-bus/)

By Monette H. Herrera
Thursday 29th of March 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, March 29 (PIA) -- This city continues to implement the Septage Management Program to help protect people and the environment. A local ordinance mandates septic tanks in the city are dislodged on a five year schedule.

Other areas in the country implementing this, in compliance with the Clean Water Act of 2004, are Metro Manila, Dumaguete City, Alabel, and Sarangani.

The USAID, Rotary Club of San Fernando La Union Chapter, Rotary International, Sustainable Cities International in Canada today continues to provide assistance to places like San Fernando City.

Thus San Fernando City has stepped initiatives on health and sanitation as manifested by the recent launching of its Septage Treatment Facility located in Barangay Mameltac, for a healthy life along with proper sanitation.(JCR/MHH-PIA1 La Union with reports from http://www.citynet-ap.org)

source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1901332945354)

March 29, 2012 12:43 am

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, March 28 – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Region 1 is set to mobilize its maintenance crews, drivers and other personnel in various parts of the highways to assist motorists in line with the agency's program "Lakbay Alalay" this summer and the Holy Week.

A report said several teams have already been organized to be deployed along strategic areas of the highways in the region where the motorists will pass through en route to the different provinces of Region 1.

Many projects are currently ongoing along the Manila-North Road from Rosario to Bauang, La Union which may slow down the flow of vehicles.

In La Union, emergency vehicles/towing equipment like dump truck, payloader and other equipment will be provided 24/7, to be boosted by equipment from the DPWH regional office.

source (http://balita.ph/2012/03/29/dpwh-region-1-now-ready-for-lakbay-alalay/)

So tuloy na ang SM Dagupan. Dapat na talagang pumasok ang Robinsons sa LU. Imposible na ang SM dahil may SM Baguio na rin.

So tuloy na ang SM Dagupan. Dapat na talagang pumasok ang Robinsons sa LU. Imposible na ang SM dahil may SM Baguio na rin.

Maghintay tayo ng 2014 o 2015 kung tuloy talaga ang Robinsons at SM (pm ko kung bakit sa 2014 pa) So far Puregold nalang muna ang maaasahan natin ngayong 2012. Nag-open na kasi ang Robinsons Pangasinan sa Calasiao kaya talagang itinuloy na ng SM ang magpatayo ng SM sa Dagupan

rumored pa nga ang SM sa Ilocos Sur, ipapatayo sa Sta. Lucia town just south lang ng Candon

Puregold plus Savemore muna for LU.

by 2014 din, on-time siya sa opening ng TPLUEx. Ang Rosario palang nga ngayon ay umuusbong na, how about kapag nagbukas na ang TPLUEx? the expressway would bring more investments sa LU

Dapat na talagang pumasok ang Robinsons sa LU. Imposible na ang SM dahil may SM Baguio na rin.


bakit naman imposible ang SM sa La Union?

Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac... neighbors ang mga yan pero lahat may SM :)

bakit naman imposible ang SM sa La Union?

Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac... neighbors ang mga yan pero lahat may SM :)

sa ngayon di muna kami umaasa sa SM La Union, until may aggressive interest talaga sila. according sa napag-usapan rito noong thread 11 or 12 palang dito, maliit lang ang income ng SM Baguio, even SM Rosales so hanggang Savemore nalang muna rito. I could estimate na kalahati ng shoppers sa SM Baguio are from La Union, Ilocos Sur and Pangasinan, dahil usually tambayan/rendezvous lang naman ang SM Baguio roon, hindi naman lahat ng nandoon ay talagang bumibili

nagpunta na ang SM rito kaso hindi natutuloy

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KEWL!

KEWL!

pakatawaan: nag-dig siguro sila diyan kung gaano ka-hightech ang panahon noon especially sa technology sa communication, pero wala silang nahukay, so wireless na pala noon :lol::lol::lol:


Sana bantayan nila ito dahil baka nakawin ang mga artifacts na ito, kagaya ng nangyayari sa mga ancient coffins sa Bontoc

Kung wala nang mister donut, edi........Krispy Creme nalang!!! :cheer:

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bakit parang hideout ng mga most wanted ang La Union? :? :? :? Last 2010 naman nahuli rin ang most wanted ng Pampanga sa San Fernando

7th most wanted man in Laguna apprehended in La Union

03/30/2012

The seventh most-wanted criminal in Laguna has been arrested in La Union, Police Chief Inspector Santiago Cuntapay, chief of police of the Calauan, Laguna Municipal Police Station (MPS) said, adding that the suspect was arrested at around 8 in the evening of Tuesday.

Police identified the arrested suspect as Isidro Natividad Resaba, married, of legal age and resident of Barangay Paliparan.

The suspect was apprehended by virtue of warrants issued by Judge Fernando Sagun of the Calauan Municipal Trial Court for the crime of attempted homicide and frustrated homicide issued by Judge Romeo de Leon of Branch 35 of the Regional Trial Court.

It was found that the suspect has been living in Luna, La Union for the past eight years.

The joint efforts of the Calauan and Luna police resulted in the arrest of Resaba. The suspect had posted bail on his three previous warrants for the attempted homicide, frustrated murder and theft. Order of release was issued on March 27.

Resaba was temporarily detained in the Calauan municipal jail, where he was taken by the Luna police.

source (http://www.tribuneonline.org/nation/20120330nat6.html)

Posted by JS on Mar 29, 2012 in Stoked Stories

Stokedinc + Kahuna Resort w/ Walk the Earth Travel Company presented SURF MASHUP, a weekend of Surf, Yoga, Beach Games, Bands, and Parties at Kahuna Resort in San Juan, La Union.

The weekend of March 24-25 was nothing less than massive in San Juan, La Union was nothing less than massive as the STOKEDinc+Kahuna Resort SURF MASHUP DoubleDecker Partybus rolled into the surf town of San Juan. Dozens of Manila beach enthusiasts hopped onboard for a weekend of surf lessons with Lorraine Lapus of STOKEDinc Surf Schools with the La Union Surf Club.

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source (http://stokedinc.com.ph/2012/03/29/stokedinc-kahuna-resort-present-surf-mashup/)

Posted by JS on Mar 29, 2012 in Stoked Stories

Stokedinc + Kahuna Resort w/ Walk the Earth Travel Company presented SURF MASHUP, a weekend of Surf, Yoga, Beach Games, Bands, and Parties at Kahuna Resort in San Juan, La Union.

The weekend of March 24-25 was nothing less than massive in San Juan, La Union was nothing less than massive as the STOKEDinc+Kahuna Resort SURF MASHUP DoubleDecker Partybus rolled into the surf town of San Juan. Dozens of Manila beach enthusiasts hopped onboard for a weekend of surf lessons with Lorraine Lapus of STOKEDinc Surf Schools with the La Union Surf Club.

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source (http://stokedinc.com.ph/2012/03/29/stokedinc-kahuna-resort-present-surf-mashup/)

Kung wala nang mister donut, edi........Krispy Creme nalang!!! :cheer:

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Pampanga has 2 Krispy Kreme stores :) Among the many first :) The 1st outside the Metro in Luzon, the 1st provincial store aside from cebu :)

bakit parang hideout ng mga most wanted ang La Union? :? :? :? Last 2010 naman nahuli rin ang most wanted ng Pampanga sa San Fernando



source (http://www.tribuneonline.org/nation/20120330nat6.html)

nagkataon lang siguro :) Ayaw mo nun nahuhuli sila :lol:

Pampanga has 2 Krispy Kreme stores :) Among the many first :) The 1st outside the Metro in Luzon, the 1st provincial store aside from cebu :)

hindi updated ang list ng stores, wala rito yung Krispy Kreme sa Laoag at Baguio

nagkataon lang siguro :) Ayaw mo nun nahuhuli sila :lol:

hahaha taguan nila ang La Union, parang nakikipaglaro lang ng Hide and Seek :lol::lol::lol::lol: kala nila di sila mahuhuli

nailagay na yung signage ng 7-eleven sa katabi ng lorma clinic, harapan ng dmmmsu :banana:

May KK na pala sa Baguio. That's good news!

May KK na pala sa Baguio. That's good news!

yup sa SM Baguio. Nag-uwi pa last month yung ate ko ng KK doughnuts yum yum yum :eat:

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Pati shoulder ng Diversion road sa San Fernando sesementuhan narin

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San Fernando City, Burgos, La Union OTOP - softbrooms

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Asphalt re-layering sa San Fernando. Sana gayahin rin nila yung road widening katulad sa 2nd district ngayon, San Fernando paman din ang pinaka nangangailangan ng road widening. Maganda na nga ang kalsada pero panay parin ang pagpatong ng aspalto halos every year nalang. Hanggang sa Bangko Sentral ang area na papatungan ng aspalto

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Kaunting inconvenience para sa motorists, pero soon magiging maganda na ang pagddrive along Bauang up to Rosario Area

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Ano kaya ipapatayo rito sa Swire area? Nilagyan nila ng perimeter fence

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:soon::soon::soon:

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New Nisce Bldg under construction

Grabe na ang yaman ng mga Nisce. Nagestablish narin sila ng parang Nisce Direct Sales :cheers:

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Originally Posted at La Union Infrastructure and Urban Planning Thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=89932214#post89932214). Can anyone confirm this? Posted just this morning


GOOD NEWS! Robinsons LA UNION is coming over.

you know the open lot near san agustin elementary school. robinsons developer already surveyed the land almost two weeks na, laying all the plan and proposal for developement of constructing the said mall.

^^

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Another update on Thunderbird Resorts Complex , originally posted at La Union Infrastructure and Urban Planning (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=89932099#post89932099)

Hi! everyone just new here. Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point will be opening its newest villa for reservation this April! The Athena House, property that worth 11.5 million pesos open for reservation PHP 25,000.00 overnight stay (6 persons inclusive of breakfast at Olives restaurant) features of the house includes 3 rooms (1 master bedroom and 2 rooms with 1 queen bed and twin beds) with private balcony each room fully equiped kitchen amenities and dining and most of all a breath taking view of the whole san fernando bay, golf course and infront of the hotel on its athena roofdeck.

:cheers1:

just photographed this article from The Northluzonian Corner Newspaper Tabloid.

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the author of the opinion said there is a dispute between BCDA and PPIC that's why after BCDA was created 20 years ago and after they had a contract with PPIC to manage the seaport for 25 years signed last 1999, their is still no development at the Seaport. the author also said na yung Soiltech ay nag-dodock pa sa Subic instead sa Poro at sayang pa ang milyones na kikitain pa sana ng Poro Seaport roon at napakasayang raw iyon. Sinabi rin ng author na sana ay makialam na sa isyung ito si Cong. VCO para maidulog sa Malacañang ang problemang ito

Philippine Information Agency
By Esteleta M. Rafanan

Inilunsad kamakailan ang San Fernando City Septage Treatment Facility sa Barangay Dallangayan Oeste na naglalayon na mapanatili ang kalinisan sa kapaligiran at magkaroon ng malusog na pamilya sa pamamagitan ng pagpapasipsip ng mga poso negro o septic tank tuwing limang taon.

Ang proyektong ito ay nagkakahalaga ng $854,000 na pinagtulangang ipatayo ng lokal na pamahalaan ng San Fernando City, USAID- Philippine Sanitation Alliance (PSA), Rotary International, Rotary Club of San Fernando City La Union Chapter at Congressman Victor F. Ortega ng unang distrito, katuwang ang Kagawaran ng mga Pag aaring Yaman at Likas na Kapaligiran o Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) at Kagawaran ng Kalusugan o Department of Health (DOH).

Pinondohan ng pamahalaan ng siyudad ng San Fernando ang STF ng P25 milyones para sa konstruksyon ng administrative building, pagpapabakod at pagpapagawa ng kalsada, deep well, pagpapakabit ng water pipe, konstruksyon ng lagoon at iba pa. “Tayo ay magtulungan para sa ikaaayos at ikagaganda ng ating kapaligiran at para sa sanitasyon ng tubig dito sa lungsod”, saad ni City Mayor Ortega.

Sa parte naman ng kongreso, tumulong si Congressman Ortega ng P2 milyones. Sinabi pa niya na tutulong din sya sa pagpaplano para mapaganda ang water sewerage at para sa ekspansion ng serbisyo sa tubig sa Metro La Union Water District.

Ayon kay USAID Mission Director Gloria Steele, "ang pagkakatatag ng septage treatment facility dito sa lungsod ay importante para maitaguyod ang industriya ng turismo at kalusugan natin."

Ang STF ay nailunsad sa pangunguna ni Gloria Steele, Misison Director ng USAID; Congressman Victor F. Ortega; Rotary Cub International; Rotary Club ng San Fernando Chapter at City Mayor Pablo C. Ortega. (JCR/EMR-PIA 1 La Union)

source (http://www.ugnayan.com/ph/LaUnion/SanFernando/article/1J50)

:gossip: bali-balita ngayon ang pagpunta ng Robinsons sa Brgy San Agustin SFC :gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip:

Posted by Online on Mar 30th, 2012


Manila, Philippines – Daniel Carrera of Ago, La Union steered Shaine to the stock race championship while Jefferson Abad of Iloilo piloted Alkoholik to victory in the formula races of the 2012 Manila Bay Seasports Festival held last weekend at Manila Ocean Park.

In dragon boat, the Army ruled the men’s division, Triton took the women’s class and DRT Fireblades won the division.

The Manila Bay Seasports festival was a project of Manila Broadcasting Company and the City of Manila, in cooperation with the Philippine Coast Guard and supported by Smart Communications, Caltex, Sugus, Ginebra San Miguel, Cobra Energy Drink, M. Lhuiller, So Lucky Crackers, H2O Hotel, Cord Marine Epoxy and Harbor View Restaurant.

:cheers:

source (http://www.tempo.com.ph/2012/seasports-winners/#.QLt9dMhuF0o)

Friday, 30 March, 2012 Written by Dexter A. See

SAN FERNANDO CITY — Mayor Pablo Ortega led the opening of a septage treatment plant that was started two years ago with US Ambassador Harry Thomas himself attending in 2008 the groundbreaking of the sanitation project.

The plant is a joint effort of the city government, USAID-Philippine Sanitation Alliance, Rotary International, Rotary Club of San Fernando La Union Chapter, and Rep. Victor Ortega in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environment and Management Bureau and Department of Health.

source (http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/2012/03/30/ortega-opens-septage-plant/)

:gossip: bali-balita ngayon ang pagpunta ng Robinsons sa Brgy San Agustin SFC :gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip:


aba eh magandang balita yan :lol:

:gossip: bali-balita ngayon ang pagpunta ng Robinsons sa Brgy San Agustin SFC :gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip::gossip:

Aba sana nga matuloy na yan at hindi hakahaka na naman. Pagod na ang taga LU ang mga balitang hindi naman natutuloy.

Aba sana nga matuloy na yan at hindi hakahaka na naman. Pagod na ang taga LU ang mga balitang hindi naman natutuloy.

Haaay sana na sana na sana na sana matuloy na:moods::yawn::yawn::yawn:!

I am certain na matutuloy ang Robionsons LU, the question is when nalang. Nag-expand na ang SM Baguio, tapos kinokonfirm pa kung tuloy ang SM Dagupan, tapos May RObinsons na sa Ilocos Norte and Pangasinan. Following the time interval mula nagka Robinsons sa Ilocos Norte hanggang sa nagka-Robinsons Pangasinan which is 3 years, I think more or less in few years (sana sana sana) malamang ay matuloy na

Ideas for your summer vacation
March 30, 2012, 5:22pm

Manila, Philippines - “Sa'n tayo sa bakasyon?“

The question may sound simple, but it's rather hard to answer. The underlying considerations such as budget, companions, schedule, time constraints, and most of all, where to go are the major factors that make the question a bit complicated.

If you want to learn a new sport: Surf's up in La Union
Surfing has begun catching on among Pinoy teens and young adults. The Philippines is home to numerous levels of surfing challenges, and one of the most popular destinations for surfing in the country is Urbiztondo beach in La Union. Its proximity to the metro as well as the surfing clinics it offers makes it an ideal destination for surfers and those who want to learn the sport.

source (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/355855/finding-a-place-under-sun)

aba eh magandang balita yan :lol:

pagod na ang mga taga La Union sa mga rumors hehehe. Panahon na!!!! :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana: :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Saturday 31st of March 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, March 31 (PIA) -- Aiming to mitigate the impact of climate change in the country, Information Officer Filipina Atabay of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources (PENRO) here urged everyone to participate in the 5th year celebration of the Earth Hour tomorrow between 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. or even beyond one hour.

According to Atabay, this is to show support and leadership to address climate change by using the Earth Hour as a platform to showcase to the world what measures are being undertaken in the country to reduce carbon footprint, total set of greenhouse gas emissions caused by an organization, event, product or person.

“By switching off your lights for earth hour, you are making a statement on the indiscriminate threat of global warming and a commitment to a low carbon lifestyle," Atabay said.

Moreover, she stressed that business operations or households can also pledge to lower their respective energy consumption by 10 percent only to support this goal.

As a global concern, the PENRO, together with other government workers or officials in La Union will join tomorrow’s Earth Hour celebration in front of the San Fernando City Hall hoping to exceed the number of participants from the various sectors in last year's celebration of the Earth Hour.(JCR/MHH-PIA1 La Union with reports from DENR)


source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1901333097580)

Saturday 31st of March 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, March 31 (PIA) -- This year’s Earth Hour 60+ re-invigorated logo/brand solicit people on more actions or initiatives which they can do.

Aside from switching off their lights during the Earth Hour to help mitigate and at the same time, adapt to the effects of climate change, people can do more, according to La Union Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office Information Officer Filipina Atabay.

The Earth Hour, celebrated for five years in the Philippines now, will be undertaken today at 8:30-9:30 in the evening, is a World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) initiated activity, the world’s largest and most experienced non-government organization focusing on environmental conservation.

read more (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=311333100574)

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LA UNION – Kabayatan nga umas-asideg ti Semana Santa ket mangrugrugin a sarungkaran dagiti deboto ken ganganaet ti Shrine of Our Lady of Namacpacan tapno agsakdo iti maipagarup a milagroso a danum idiay ili ti Luna, La Union.

Naammuan ti Bombo Radyo La Union kadagiti mangimatmaton iti nasao a simbaan, kabayatan nga umas-asideg ti Nangina nga Aldaw ket lalo pay nga umad-adu iti agturturong sadiay tapno agkararag kenni Our Lady of Namacpacan wenno "Apo Baket" ti awag met dagiti Ilocano.

Kalpasan nga agkararag dagiti deboto ket agpipilada imet dagiti botelya idiay bubon iti abay ti simbaan tapno agsakdo iti mainum a danum ti pumpwell daytoy.

Addu dagiti mamati a makapagin-awa ken makaagas iti naduma-duma a klase ti rikriknaen iti bagi ti danum manipud sadiay.

Tunggal sumangbay iti Semana Santa ket ginas-gasut a lokal ken ganganaet a turista ti agturturong ken sumarsarungkar iti nasao a lugar.

source: Bombo Radyo La Union (http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/regional-news/ilocano-news/104530-dagiti-deboto-ni-apo-baket-agdudupud-itan-tapno-agsakdo-iti-milagroso-a-danum)

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Link to Thread 13 (to be updated)

Updated: April 8, 2012. Link to Thread 13 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=367465&page=601)

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It's quite interesting to know from us forumers in this thread and also to others what comes first in our/their mind when we hear the place "La Union". Vote now at the poll question at the Travel and Tourism: La Union Thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1436872)



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Link: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1436872

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Link: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1444853

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Link to Thread 14 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1501262)

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Provincial Tour To Batangas and La Union

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Summary

April 4 - Globe Love Bus Goes to Batangas and La Union
April 5 - Globe Love Bus Goes to Batangas and La Union
April 8 - return trip to Manila
April 9 - return trip to Manila
April 13-15 - Love Boat ride from Caticlan to Boracay and vice-versa


source (http://www.letsgosago.net/2012/03/free-bus-rides-batangas-la-union-globe-love-bus/)

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Free Bus Rides to Batangas & La Union

For the provincial tours, special trips to Batangas and La Union are also set in time for Holy Week. On April 4 and 5, the Globe Love Bus will be going to the aforementioned places and will return on April 8 and 9.

source (http://www.letsgosago.net/2012/03/free-bus-rides-batangas-la-union-globe-love-bus/)

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LA UNION MARATHON ROUTE

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LUNGSOD NG SAN FERNANDO, La Union, Marso 27 (PIA) -- Upang matugunan ang malawakang pagsasaayos, pagpapabago at pangangailangang palawakin ang kongkretong kalsada sa rehiyon at maiwasan ang trapikong sanhi ng ilan sa sirang kalsada rito, ang Kagawaran ng Pagawaing Bayan at Lansangan o DPWH ay naglaan ng P3.9 bilyong pondo para dito.

Ayon kay Jose Ginete, Jr. ng DPWH La Union Engineering District 1 , ang pondong ito ay gagamitin sa rehabilitasyon at konstruksiyon ng mga kalsada pati na rin sa mga daluyan ng tubig sa may bandang Biday at Sevilla dito sa Lungsod.

Kabilang din sa mga isinasaayos na mga kalsada ngayong kasalukuyan ay ang San Fernando Bypass Road kung saan matatapos nitong ika-29 ng Agosto ngayong taon at ang ang pagpapatuloy sa Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway Phase 1.

source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1901332816046)


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Located in front of DMMMSU

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March 29, 2012 12:43 am

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, March 28 – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Region 1 is set to mobilize its maintenance crews, drivers and other personnel in various parts of the highways to assist motorists in line with the agency's program "Lakbay Alalay" this summer and the Holy Week.

A report said several teams have already been organized to be deployed along strategic areas of the highways in the region where the motorists will pass through en route to the different provinces of Region 1.

Many projects are currently ongoing along the Manila-North Road from Rosario to Bauang, La Union which may slow down the flow of vehicles.

In La Union, emergency vehicles/towing equipment like dump truck, payloader and other equipment will be provided 24/7, to be boosted by equipment from the DPWH regional office.

source (http://balita.ph/2012/03/29/dpwh-region-1-now-ready-for-lakbay-alalay/)

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Photos: Road Widening at Bauang.(my photos)

Firm also expanding product distribution network
By: Doris C. Dumlao
Philippine Daily Inquirer
9:52 pm | Monday, March 26th, 2012

Beverage-maker Pepsi Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) has set aside about P3.22 billion this year to put up a new bottling line in northern Luzon and boost its product distribution network across the country.

The new bottling plant will deliver additional seven million cases. It will be put up in the existing plant in Rosario, La Union, and will produce both carbonated and non-carbonated drinks. This project alone will cost P500 million.

source (http://business.inquirer.net/51181/pepsi-unit-in-ph-putting-up-bottling-line-in-n-luzon)

Thursday 29th of March 2012

$800K Septage Treatment Facility launched in San Fernando City
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Mar 29 (PIA) -- After the project groundbreaking in July 16, 2010 by U.S. Ambassador Harry Thomas, the San Fernando City Septage Treatment Facility (STF) located in Barangay Dallangayan Oeste was finally launched on March 26 which aims to improve water sanitation in the city and ensure a healthy and environment for all.

The Facility is a collaborative project of the city government of San Fernando with the USAID – Philippine Sanitation Alliance (USAID-PSA), the Rotary International, the Rotary Club of San Fernando La Union Chapter, and Congressman Victor F. Ortega, in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environment and Management Bureau and the Department of Health.

“This is a project we longed to realize to avoid water contamination in the household, thus improving the water sanitation in the city by requiring every household and business establishments to dislodge their respective septic tanks every five years pursuant to the Environmental Code of the Philippines,” city mayor Pablo C. Ortega said during the launching.

source (http://www.facebook.com/messages/100000790406567)

Posted by JS on Mar 29, 2012 in Stoked Stories

Stokedinc + Kahuna Resort w/ Walk the Earth Travel Company presented SURF MASHUP, a weekend of Surf, Yoga, Beach Games, Bands, and Parties at Kahuna Resort in San Juan, La Union.

The weekend of March 24-25 was nothing less than massive in San Juan, La Union was nothing less than massive as the STOKEDinc+Kahuna Resort SURF MASHUP DoubleDecker Partybus rolled into the surf town of San Juan. Dozens of Manila beach enthusiasts hopped onboard for a weekend of surf lessons with Lorraine Lapus of STOKEDinc Surf Schools with the La Union Surf Club.



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The Freshest Rumor: Robinsons La Union has surveyed a wide lot at San Agustin, San Fernando City for the past 2 weeks. It is located between the seaport and the airport.

Previously discussed in the past 13 threads, Robinsons La Union was located at Sevilla, San Fernando City, at the former Philippine Rabbit Terminal

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3rd McDonalds in San Fenando City soon to open this coming April :cheers:


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The Official Website of the 2012 Olympic Games (http://www.london2012.com/)/ Le site officiel pour les 2012 Jeux Olympiques (http://www.london2012.com/fr/)

McDonalds Agoo Job Hiring

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Manager Trainees (Agoo, La Union)

The famous Golden Arches arrived in the Philippines in 1981. The first branch opened in the busy university area of Morayta while the second was established in the prime commercial area of Cubao beside New Frontier Theater.

More than two decades and 250 branches later, McDonald's has successfully established a strong and loyal patronage among Filipino diners nationwide.

Indeed, McDonald's has endeared itself to Filipinos through a combination of quality products at great value, excellent service and earnest passion in all its endeavors - the very reasons why McDonald's is the largest, best known and most successful food service in the world.


REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Food Technology/Nutrition/Dietetics, Business Studies/Administration/Management, Economics, Marketing, Hospitality/Tourism/Hotel Management or equivalent.
Required language(s): English, Filipino
Fresh graduates/Entry level applicants are encouraged to apply.
1 Full-Time position(s) available.

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Another update on Thunderbird Resorts Complex , originally posted at La Union Infrastructure and Urban Planning (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=89932099#post89932099)

Hi! everyone just new here. Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point will be opening its newest villa for reservation this April! The Athena House, property that worth 11.5 million pesos open for reservation PHP 25,000.00 overnight stay (6 persons inclusive of breakfast at Olives restaurant) features of the house includes 3 rooms (1 master bedroom and 2 rooms with 1 queen bed and twin beds) with private balcony each room fully equiped kitchen amenities and dining and most of all a breath taking view of the whole san fernando bay, golf course and infront of the hotel on its athena roofdeck.

:cheers1:

1st Sillag Festival (Light Festival) at Poro, San Fernando City on April 28!

The Festival will showcase electric floats and Synchronized Fireworks Display

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

Project Rumors/Project Progress Update: (based on the discussions from Threads 11-13)



1. TPLUEx - Phase 1 (La Paz, Tarlac to Rosales, Pangasinan) will Open at the last Quarter of 2012, project to reach La Union by 2014. :cheers:

2. 2nd District La Union Road Widening - on progress :cheers:

3. SM Savemore - still searching for location :|

4. Puregold La Union
Warehouse - Soon at Pagdaraoan, San Fernando City, site is to be cleared anytime :|
San Fernando Store - some structures had been demolished, not yet definite :|
Bauang Store - rumored to be located beside Toyota La Union, not yet definite :|

5. Robinsons La Union - Freshest Rumor (see post 17, this thread) :gossip::uh:

6. SM La Union - no update :lol:

7. Vista Land (Camella La Union) Housing Project- under negotiation, soon to be located at Bauang :|

8. Poro Point Development:
Seaport - still no progress :bash: :uh:
Airport - Government has expressed desire to privatize airport, bullish developments to be expected :cheers:

9. Mitsubishi La Union San Juan Showroom - on progress :cheers:

Anong bago sa McDo/Museum Agoo?

wala pa ako mahanap na update sa ngayon.

3rd McDonalds in San Fenando City soon to open this coming April :cheers:


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Congratz sa 3rd Mc. Donalds :)

3rd Mc. Do in San Fernando alone? Aba kalakas nyo palang kumain ng fries :lol:

Seriously, if San Fernando has 3 mC. Donalds, eh di ang laki rin ng market dyan :)

3rd Mc. Do in San Fernando alone? Aba kalakas nyo palang kumain ng fries :lol:

Seriously, if San Fernando has 3 mC. Donalds, eh di ang laki rin ng market dyan :)

yes its the 3rd McDo store in San Fernando City alone. the other Mc Donalds under construction now in La Union is at Agoo, bringing Mc DOnalds La Union stores to 4.

malakas ang fastfood businesses rito sa San Fernando

yes its the 3rd McDo store in San Fernando City alone. the other Mc Donalds under construction now in La Union is at Agoo, bringing Mc DOnalds La Union stores to 4.

malakas ang fastfood businesses rito sa San Fernando


so ibig sabihin feasible ang major malls. Pero sabi mo nga politics has to do with the late entry of giant malls...

Lahat naman yata napulitika pero at the end of it all, makikita pa rin natin yung round na signage with the bold S and M :lol: :) :cheers:

or the big letter R for that matter :cheers:

in due time,yes, we will have soon those big malls.those may have been delayed for so long,but we are still optimistic these will come very soon.it's about time :cheers1:

in due time,yes, we will have soon those big malls.those may have been delayed for so long,but we are still optimistic these will come very soon.it's about time :cheers1:


cheers to that :cheers1:

cheers to that :cheers1:

and hopefully those unending rumors here na magkaka-<name of mall> rito will finally come to an end nakakasawa na kasi :D

The Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Program (4Ps) is gaining ground in the Ilocos Region with nearly 118,000 households.

These are from 71 towns and nine cities, comprising 19,522 barangays targeted to be benefited for 2012.

Assistant Regional Director Marlene Febes Peralta of the Department of Social Welfare and Development said the number grew bigger from last year’s list.

This followed the expansion of the program in the provinces of Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur.

Per province, Pangasinan has the most number of household beneficiaries at 72,848; La Union, 16,357; Ilocos Norte, 15,046; and Ilocos Sur, 13,508.

source (http://positivenewsmedia.com/blog/2012/04/4ps-benefiting-almost-118000-households-in-region-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=4ps-benefiting-almost-118000-households-in-region-1)

Palms being sold at San Fernando City Plaza

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yay, thread 14 na pala! i love LA UNION!

regarding these unending rumors of malls, sa akin lamang, most of us here (friends, relatives etc) do not need bigger malls because basically CSI caters one of the biggest grocery and pang masa clothing shops. If Robinson will come to SFC, it is still the same outlets will sprout minus the movieworld, the same thing with SM.

Most of us here looking for not so high end garments like Zara, Mint, FnH, Toms, Lacoste, Sanuk sandals and more. I wish they will come to SFC to put up a single store. Also Fitness First or sana a pleasant gym na lang. Starbucks, I dont think so. A nice movie house may do also.

May DIY, chains of hardware outlets, fastfood chains, Halo Halo de iloko, Midway Grill, The Hang Out and more. These are humble stores that are now serving to many people of La Union and tourists.

Bigger malls are playing hide and seek in our province but because of politics, these are wishful thinking at the moment. If nandiyan na ang cranes, builders etc, then we should be thankful, as they say Malls are not just a sign of progress, maybe an icing to my cake.

3rd McDonalds in San Fenando City soon to open this coming April :cheers:



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hindi na kami mapapalayo pa. Kudos for putting up sa town mismo.

yay, thread 14 na pala! i love LA UNION!

regarding these unending rumors of malls, sa akin lamang, most of us here (friends, relatives etc) do not need bigger malls because basically CSI caters one of the biggest grocery and pang masa clothing shops. If Robinson will come to SFC, it is still the same outlets will sprout minus the movieworld, the same thing with SM.

Most of us here looking for not so high end garments like Zara, Mint, FnH, Toms, Lacoste, Sanuk sandals and more. I wish they will come to SFC to put up a single store. Also Fitness First or sana a pleasant gym na lang. Starbucks, I dont think so. A nice movie house may do also.

May DIY, chains of hardware outlets, fastfood chains, Halo Halo de iloko, Midway Grill, The Hang Out and more. These are humble stores that are now serving to many people of La Union and tourists.

Bigger malls are playing hide and seek in our province but because of politics, these are wishful thinking at the moment. If nandiyan na ang cranes, builders etc, then we should be thankful, as they say Malls are not just a sign of progress, maybe an icing to my cake.

From the numbers 10-19, 14 is the number for love :lovethem: I Love La Union too!

Entry of other malls in the city signifies strength in economy, business confidence and open enterprise. With that, options multiply, from clothing line to restaurants, food shops, services, etc. Malls do have effect on everyone's ever changing and ever demanding lifestyle. I believe that with the entry of other malls, competition will improve, magpapababahan ng presyo ang mga malls at mga ibang business establishments sa mga prices ng commodities nila to entice customers, with that panalo ang mga tao rito dahil makakamura sa bilihin.

Yup, for now, those garments store common to those high-end malls would put up a store muna rito sa SFC habang wala pang another big mall. I'm a fan of mint :D

in order for local and incoming businesses to grow and flourish in the city, I believe tourism must be strengthened, para masuportahan rin ng mga tourists ang mga businesses rito sa San Fernando and province wide :cheers1:


Let us just wait for big developments to come. It's been long overdue

hindi na kami mapapalayo pa. Kudos for putting up sa town mismo.

everyday Mc Float bago umuwi ng Bauang :eat::cheers1: yum yum!

Let us just wait for big developments to come. It's been long overdue

waiting patiently is a virtue. I hope they are saving for last in La Union. Lol

waiting patiently is a virtue. I hope they are saving for last in La Union. Lol

hihihihi a big "SANA NGA!" for us people of La Union :):colgate::D

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Room:
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White Sand Beach

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everyday Mc Float bago umuwi ng Bauang :eat::cheers1: yum yum!


favorite ko yan... mc float at fries. Para sa akin the best ang fries ng Mc. DO.

Sa Chicken, Joliibee Chickenjoy... :)

Sa Spaghetti, KFC ako... :)

Dawn to Night:
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Casino:
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View from the Terrace
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favorite ko yan... mc float at fries. Para sa akin the best ang fries ng Mc. DO.

Sa Chicken, Joliibee Chickenjoy... :)

Sa Spaghetti, KFC ako... :)

here's mine:

Coke Float, chicken, sundaes - McDo

Spaghetti, fries - KFC

Burger, pies - Jollibee


try ko pa krushers sa KFC :eat::eat::eat:

^^ wow usapang pagkain :lol: hindi ako papahuli diyan haha :D

fries saka yung cokefloat sa Mcdo

chicken sa Jollibee

spaghetti sa KFC

halos kamukha lang din ng kay Perseus

@hugo hindi pa ko nakakatikim ng Krushers sa KFC, susubukan ko rin. haha :D

Amount of Bank Deposits in La Union Banks, as of June 2011

..................No. of Banking Offices.......Accounts.......Amount
La Union....................69.....................264,466.......17,560,467

Agoo........................10......................48,787..........2,583,419
Bacnotan....................4.......................7,245.............323,447
Balaoan......................3.......................4,656.............130,619
Bauang.......................3.......................5,905.............189,630
Naguilian.....................2.......................9,602.............278,967
Rosario.......................3.......................7,149.............192,091
San Fernando City.......34....................162,547.........13,359,221
Other Municipalities......10.....................18,575.............503,074

source: http://www.pdic.gov.ph/files/BSDStats/DDD_PBS_ProvinceMunicipality.htm

Note:

Banks are accountable for the accuracy of financial reports they submit to PDIC from which presented industry statistics are derived. If a bank fails to submit the report for the current period, the bank's most recent submitted report is used. Timing differences in data generation principally accounts for the differences that these statistics may have with reports of other agencies and other PDIC reports containing similar data. Other details and/or explanation provided in the material should also be noted as these may contain important information on how the figures were derived or whether there were any procedural refinements applied to the data.

^^ wow usapang pagkain :lol: hindi ako papahuli diyan haha :D

fries saka yung cokefloat sa Mcdo

chicken sa Jollibee

spaghetti sa KFC

halos kamukha lang din ng kay Perseus

@hugo hindi pa ko nakakatikim ng Krushers sa KFC, susubukan ko rin. haha :D

ayoko yung lasa ng tsokolate sa float ng Jollibee, medyo mapait (in which iyon talaga ang tunay na lasa ng tsokolate)

atrasado ako sa presyo ng Krushers kapag bumibili ako sa KFC hehehehe, pero this time titikim na ako :cheers:

Project Rumors/Project Progress Update: (based on the discussions from Threads 11-13)



1. TPLUEx - Phase 1 (La Paz, Tarlac to Rosales, Pangasinan) will Open at the last Quarter of 2012, project to reach La Union by 2014. :cheers:

2. 2nd District La Union Road Widening - on progress :cheers:

3. SM Savemore - still searching for location :|

4. Puregold La Union
Warehouse - Soon at Pagdaraoan, San Fernando City, site is to be cleared anytime :|
San Fernando Store - some structures had been demolished, not yet definite :|
Bauang Store - rumored to be located beside Toyota La Union, not yet definite :|

5. Robinsons La Union - Freshest Rumor (see post 17, this thread) :gossip::uh:

6. SM La Union - no update :lol:

7. Vista Land (Camella La Union) Housing Project- under negotiation, soon to be located at Bauang :|

8. Poro Point Development:
Seaport - still no progress :bash: :uh:
Airport - Government has expressed desire to privatize airport, bullish developments to be expected :cheers:

9. Mitsubishi La Union San Juan Showroom - on progress :cheers:
talong talo pala kayo ng Santiago City

April 5, 2012 (Thursday)

1. La Union – Main 9:00AM – 2:00PM

April 9, 2012 (Monday)

17. La Union – ML Quezon 9:00AM – 12:00NN
18. La Union – Sevilla Monumento 1:00PM – 4:00PM
19. La Union – Agoo 9:00AM – 12:00NN

source
(http://greensili.com/2372/metrobank-open-branches-druing-holy-week-2012-and-araw-ng-kagitingan/)

Just Happened Earlier : San Fernando Downhill Challenge

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Power firm Team Energy eyes 10 renewable energy ventures

Projects to boost Luzon grid capacity
By: Amy R. Remo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
9:36 pm | Sunday, April 1st, 2012

Team Energy, a partnership between Japanese firms Marubeni Corp. and Tokyo Electric and Power Co., is keen on pursuing at least 10 renewable energy projects that will use geothermal, biomass and hydro resources.

Team Energy president and CEO Federico Puno said the company was looking at developing six hydropower projects, namely, the Lueco mini hydro in San Juan, La Union; Philex Tailings Pond and the Asin hydropower projects in Tuba, Benguet; the Kalinga mini hydro in Tabuk, Kalinga; Hydrotec power projects in various sites in Luzon and Visayas, and the Talubin and Caneo mini hydropower project in Mountain Province.

These hydropower projects—which are now in varying stages of evaluation, negotiation, exploration and development—are expected to generate between 1 and 6 megawatts.

source (http://business.inquirer.net/52067/power-firm-team-energy-eyes-10-renewable-energy-ventures)

^^ heto yung sinasabi noong 2010 na proposed na maging source ng power ang waves ng beaches ng San Juan, sana kayang kaya na makagenerate ng enough electricity then sana matuloy. So far, Japan at United States palang ang may technology na ganoon

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a source said that the burial cave dates back from 1977, and the full details and write-up of the visit (local officials of Bagulin, La Union Government and National Museum Officials) are on progress


source: La Union Information and Tourism Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pitolaunion?ref=ts)

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FLUVIAL PARADE: A HOLY WEEK SPECIAL

On its 17th year, Bauang will hold its electrified fluvial parade from April 2 to 6 along the coastal areas of Baccuit Sur to Pagdalagan Sur and back. The fourteen Stations of the Cross are each carried by a banca all pulled by a motorized one carrying the Way of the Cross.

Both residents and tourists billeted along the hotels along the coastline areas anticipate and take part in this event as they light their candles and pray the Holy Rosary which starts six o’ clock in the evening or after the last rays of the sun fade out everyday from Holy Monday until the Good Friday.

“This is one way we can reflect on the sufferings, sacrifices and death of our Jesus Christ,” Mayor Martin de Guzman III said. “We are making this a traditional Lenten activity not just for the Catholics of Bauang but also to the tourists who visit the town for their holiday getaway,” he added.

“There are some tourists who make it an annual Lenten undertaking who frequent our town because of our unique observance of the Holy Week,” Engr. Lourdes Gapasin, the General Services Officer, added.

Aside from the fluvial parade, Palm Sunday Masses at the Sts. Peter and Paul Parish open the holy week. The traditional seven last words (Siyete Palabras),a Celebration of the Lord’s Passion and a Procession during the Good Friday, an Easter Vigil Mass signaling the celebration for the resurrection of Jesus Christ and finally an Encuentro (Sabet) before a Misa ti Umili caps the traditional religious observance.

The Parish is also another place where Catholic families and different church organizations from the different parts of Luzon visit for their annual Visita Iglesia.

The first Lenten fluvial parade was started in 1996 during the term of Mayor Martin de Guzman III as a Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member and as Committee Chairman for Tourism and he vows to continue the unique religious tradition putting Bauang in the map of must see and must be there place during the holy season. It offers not just the beauty of the beaches during the summer season but something more spiritual and reflective during the holy week.

source: BAUANG, LA UNION Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/bauanglaunion)

exactly 1 year mo na sa forum kuya park! :banana::banana::cheers:

Posted on April 01, 2012 09:16:34 PM

THE JAPANESE joint venture TeaM Energy is looking to invest in ten renewable energy projects across the country to add to its portfolio, an official said last week.
The partnership between Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) and Marubeni Corp. bared a list of hydroelectric, geothermal and biomass projects which are under various stages of development.

“We are looking at some mini-hydro projects in the North. There are also other renewable energy projects in the pipeline,” TeaM Energy President Federico E. Puno told reporters in a briefing.

These include the La Union Electric Cooperative (Lueco) mini-hydro project with a minimum capacity of six megawatts (MW) and the Philex Mining Corp. 1-MW hydro project from the miner’s tailings pond in Tuba, Benguet.

Potential sites for the La Union project have already been identified and a letter of intent has since been submitted to the Energy department, a TeaM Energy hand out showed.

The firm is now collating documents to secure a service contract from the government and gauges have been installed to measure water levels in the area.

Site inspection, meanwhile, has already been conducted at the Philex tailings pond, with findings pointing to the need for “massive” modifications for the pond. The miner has reportedly “reiterated interest” in a partnership.


source (http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Corporate&title=TEPCO,-Marubeni-eye-ten-local-renewable-energy-projects&id=49353)

^^ Marubeni is one of the owners who run the San Roque Dam in Pangasinan


sana ay ma-approve

MANILA, Philippines - TeaM Energy Corp. plans to pursue several renewable energy (RE) projects while awaiting the completion of its big-ticket investments.

Federico E. Puno, TeaM Energy president and chief executive officer, said the company is keen on adding RE facilities, particularly mini-hydro projects, to its power generation portfolio.

Among the hydro projects TeaM Energy is considering is a six-megawatt generating facility at the Baroro River in La Union.

source (http://www.interaksyon.com/article/28388/team-energy-to-build-hydro-power-plants)

Saan ang Baroro River?

Saan ang Baroro River?


Sa Bacnotan iyon,before ng town proper ng Bacnotan kapag northbound

3rd McDonalds in San Fenando City soon to open this coming April :cheers:


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am sure once this McD opens, mas lalong magiging trapik diyan sa lugar na yan. at saka tabi lang diyan yung paradaan ng mga jeep papuntang bauang..