SAN FERNANDO CITY—-Fishermen lost in the West Philippine Sea who can paddle toward the shore can count on Poro Point’s powerful signal to keep them on course.

To Mayor Pablo Ortega, the same aid for navigation attracts foreign and local visitors to the Northern Luzon growth quadrangle formed by the Ilocos, La Union Cordilleras and Pangasinan.

“We are happy about the declaration of the Poro Point lighthouse as a national historical landmark since La Union province will now be in the list of places that hosting heritage sites,” he told Manila Standard.


Read more (http://news.manilastandardtoday.com/2012/05/12/homing-in-on-poro-point/)

SAN FERNANDO CITY—-Fishermen lost in the West Philippine Sea who can paddle toward the shore can count on Poro Point’s powerful signal to keep them on course.

To Mayor Pablo Ortega, the same aid for navigation attracts foreign and local visitors to the Northern Luzon growth quadrangle formed by the Ilocos, La Union Cordilleras and Pangasinan.

“We are happy about the declaration of the Poro Point lighthouse as a national historical landmark since La Union province will now be in the list of places that hosting heritage sites,” he told Manila Standard.


Read more (http://news.manilastandardtoday.com/2012/05/12/homing-in-on-poro-point/)

:banana::banana::banana::banana: yuhoo as planned noon by mayor PCO, now comes into reality through bcda and phil coast guard:cheers:

by Ronda Remate Motoring May 12, 2012 2:50pm HKT
INUMPISAHAN na ng RACE Motorsports Club ang karera para sa titulo ng pagiging kampeon ng Slalom Invitational Challenge noong nakaraang May 5 sa San Fernando, La Union.

Si Emerson Ocampo ng Cabanatuan Auto Club ang nakapagtala ng Overall, Production Front wheel best Best Time of the Day sa oras niyang 38.64s. Sumunod kay Ocampo ang Novice Best Time of the Day Titleholder na si Hans Melosantos sa oras na 38.90s; mula rin sa Cabanatuan Auto Club si Melosantos. Ang batikang Slalom driver na si Umesh Raimalani ay pasok sa top 3 spot sa oras niyang 40.80s at si Ein Senidrin na nakapagtala ng 41.96s sa ikaapat na pwesto.

source (http://www.remate.ph/2012/05/ocampo-melosantos-namayagpag-sa-unang-slalom-invitational/)

update:

under construction parin ang mcdo agoo. sa ngayon may mcdo truck doon temporarily serving mcdo foods to agoo prople


sa santo tomas naman inumpisahan na ang road widening

By Esteleta M. Rafanan
Sunday 13th of May 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, May 13 (PIA) -- The latest 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH) of the National Statistics Office (NSO) reflected that the population of the province of La Union rose by 89 percent.

As of May 1, 2010, the total population of the province was 741,906. This was higher by 83,961 compared to the 2000 census with a total population of 657,945.

The increase of the population from 2000 to 2010, if translated to an annual population growth rate (PGR) yielded to 1.21 percent, which is actually lower than the PGR for the period 1990 to 2000 which is 1.83 percent.

The City of San Fernando has the largest population with 114,963 persons or 15.5 percent of the total population of the province, followed by Bauang town with 70,735 percent (or 9.5 percent), and Agoo town contributing 8.2 percent of the total population of the province or 60,596 persons.

source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=321336717072)

hmmm the census data may be inacurate, but it seems that San Fernando, Bauang and Luna population data are way below the actual population, IMO. Sa Bauang population ko nahalata. nakalista noong 2009 sa bauang health center na ang population ng La Union as of 2008 ay 70,735, so imposibleng walang change ng population from 2008-2010 or nag coinicide uli ang population sa 70,735 at 2010. Sa San Fernando data naman, imposibleng ang growth ng population lang mula 2007 hanggang 2010 ay just 150 persons, from 114,813 noong 2007. Nasa 2012 SOCA report ng San Fernando na ang population ng San Fernando for 2010 ay 120,850

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at Rosario, La Union. http://www.balita.net.ph/

Posted May 12th, 2012 by Dexter A. See & filed under Nation.

SAN FERNANDO CITY—-Fishermen lost in the West Philippine Sea who can paddle toward the shore can count on Poro Point’s powerful signal to keep them on course.

To Mayor Pablo Ortega, the same aid for navigation attracts foreign and local visitors to the Northern Luzon growth quadrangle formed by the Ilocos, La Union Cordilleras and Pangasinan.

“We are happy about the declaration of the Poro Point lighthouse as a national historical landmark since La Union province will now be in the list of places that hosting heritage sites,” he told Manila Standard.

Poro Point Management Corp., a subsidiary of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority, will undertake rehabilitation work under a memorandum of agreement of the Coast Guard.

“The lighthouse is a celebrated historical landmark,” BCDA chairman Felicito Payumo said in a statement. “Just as the lighthouse serves as a beacon to guide boats safely to shore, the Poro Point Special Economic Zone serves as a beacon for development, a guiding light that brings increased tourism and investment to the shores of North Luzon.”

read more at source (http://news.manilastandardtoday.com/2012/05/12/homing-in-on-poro-point/)

update:

under construction parin ang mcdo agoo. sa ngayon may mcdo truck doon temporarily serving mcdo foods to agoo prople


sa santo tomas naman inumpisahan na ang road widening
:banana::banana::banana:
thanks sa update

awards of Agoo for 2011, courtesy from Agoo website


Ø 2nd Runner-Up, Child Friendly Municipality (National Level)

Ø Regional Champion, Child Friendly Municipality

Ø Regional Champion, Cleanest, Safest and Greenest Municipality

Ø 2nd Runner-up, Search for Best Performing LGU Based on LGPMS (Regional Level)

Ø Regional Champion, Model LGU on Solid Waste Management Best Practices

Ø National Finalist (Barangay Macalva Sur), National Search for the Barangay with Best Sanitation Practices

Ø Regional Champion, Best Municipal Fire Station

Ø Most Improved Facility 2011, Rural Health Unit of Agoo (Provincial Level)

Ø Best LGU MNCHN (Maternal, Neonatal, Child Health and Nutrition Implementer (Provincial Level)

Ø Citation for Sustained Good Performance in the Implementation of RA 9003 (ESWM Act of 2000)

sarap humigop ng sabaw na mainit ngayon kasi umuulan :)

oh yeah i like this. Para naman ma-minimize ang congestion sa city proper. Sana to be followed also with road widening kahit for tricycles and motorcycles man lang lalo na sa ity proper

hindi lang siguro national road gawin yan. dapat nakikipag coordinate ang DPWH sa mga LGUs para ma-implement din ito sa mga provincial, municipal, at city roads para safe lahat ang pedestrians maski saan maglakad.

Yung Mcdo Agoo ay may wall na, pati yung extension block gawa na. ready na for finishing

awards of Agoo for 2011, courtesy from Agoo website


Ø 2nd Runner-Up, Child Friendly Municipality (National Level)

Ø Regional Champion, Child Friendly Municipality

Ø Regional Champion, Cleanest, Safest and Greenest Municipality

Ø 2nd Runner-up, Search for Best Performing LGU Based on LGPMS (Regional Level)

Ø Regional Champion, Model LGU on Solid Waste Management Best Practices

Ø National Finalist (Barangay Macalva Sur), National Search for the Barangay with Best Sanitation Practices

Ø Regional Champion, Best Municipal Fire Station

Ø Most Improved Facility 2011, Rural Health Unit of Agoo (Provincial Level)

Ø Best LGU MNCHN (Maternal, Neonatal, Child Health and Nutrition Implementer (Provincial Level)

Ø Citation for Sustained Good Performance in the Implementation of RA 9003 (ESWM Act of 2000)

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::cheers: Congratulations Agoo!!

Yung Mcdo Agoo ay may wall na, pati yung extension block gawa na. ready na for finishing

Pics?

Yung Mcdo Agoo ay may wall na, pati yung extension block gawa na. ready na for finishing

parang may DRIVE THRU , tama ba?? if meron sana hindi na nag lagay total may drive thru na sa First mcdo....

alam niyo ba HINDI daw SY family ang owner ng Mcdo (beside PNB), talagang owner nito ay si Mr. _ _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ _ _ . . . . pero naka pangalan sa mga SY , I'm not sure lang if totally walang share ang SY Family dito, pag wala I think LUGI sila :)

re: mcdo agoo

Madaling araw kasi nung dumaan ako doon.galing ako maynila kaya hnd ko napicturan

parang may DRIVE THRU , tama ba?? if meron sana hindi na nag lagay total may drive thru na sa First mcdo....

alam niyo ba HINDI daw SY family ang owner ng Mcdo (beside PNB), talagang owner nito ay si Mr. _ _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ _ _ . . . . pero naka pangalan sa mga SY , I'm not sure lang if totally walang share ang SY Family dito, pag wala I think LUGI sila :)


:gossip: naku heto lang,patuloy na mabagal ang pag unlad ng ekonomiya ng san fernando kapag may ganyang monopoly sa mga businesses at hnd napopromote ang open enterprise.

Monday, May 14, 2012

MANILA – The government's caravan program, which offers up to 50-percent discount on school supplies and basic goods, will go to key cities across the country starting May 15 and onwards, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said on Monday.

Dubbed as Diskwento Caravan: Balik Eskwela edition, this one-day sale aims to ease the consumers’ burden of rising prices of basic necessities and prime commodities as well as school supplies, with the start of classes just a few weeks away, the DTI said.

"A variety of products will be available at Diskwento Caravan, including school supplies, school uniforms, kid’s leather shoes and school bags, canned goods, processed meat, bread, cooking oil and detergent soaps. MSME Corner will feature local products made by micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs (MSME)," it said.

Other government agencies will join the Diskwento Caravan to offer frontline services such as the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority for free haircut, National Statistics Office, National Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Internal Revenue, and Social Security System.

On May 15, the caravan will be in Quezon City Hall; Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City; Baguio Convention Center, Bagsakan Center, Agoo, La Union; St. Peter Metropolitan Cathedral Grounds, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan; Balanga Plaza, Balanga City, Bataan; Romblon, Romblon; Plaza Pershing, Zamboanga City; Iligan City; and Wing-on Quick Mart Parking Lot, Langihan Butuan City.

source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2012/05/14/trade-department-s-discounted-caravan-visit-key-cities-221381)

MANILA, Philippines - As a company that is fully aware of its impact on the environment and the communities it works with, Switzerland-based Holcim, one of the world’s largest producers of cement, on its centennial anniversary, affirms its commitment to give back and create sustainable programs for the people.

The company has declared May 24 as its Community Service Day, instructing employees to participate in outreach efforts in its host communities in La Union, Bulacan, Misamis Oriental and Davao .

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Try this: Nilasing na Hipon
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Bopis

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Buyos

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Biyaheng Totoo: Mga taga La Union, mas mahaba ang buhay kaysa sa ibang Pilipino (http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/video/119839/biyaheng-totoo-mga-taga-la-union-mas-mahaba-ang-buhay-kaysa-sa-ibang-pilipino)

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^^ mababa parin ang 74.6 years as compared sa ibang bansa. Kailangang iimprove ang health services natin


Kumain din ng saluyot, pampahaba iyon ng buhay :D

parang may DRIVE THRU , tama ba?? if meron sana hindi na nag lagay total may drive thru na sa First mcdo....

alam niyo ba HINDI daw SY family ang owner ng Mcdo (beside PNB), talagang owner nito ay si Mr. _ _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ _ _ . . . . pero naka pangalan sa mga SY , I'm not sure lang if totally walang share ang SY Family dito, pag wala I think LUGI sila :)

the rumor is absolutely NOT true. actually corporation ng sy at dy families yan, all related to george yang. i heard the corporation spent 40+M for the franchise and building alone.

^^ mababa parin ang 74.6 years as compared sa ibang bansa. Kailangang iimprove ang health services natin


Kumain din ng saluyot, pampahaba iyon ng buhay :D

Kumain ng dinengdeng, guapple, patopat, at uminom ng naguilian basi.

the rumor is absolutely NOT true. actually corporation ng sy at dy families yan, all related to george yang. i heard the corporation spent 40+M for the franchise and building alone.

P40M! :eek:

baka naman yung rumor lumabas lang dahil malapit uli ang eleksyon

say the lot is around P10M since it is a prime lot located at the city proper, plus P10-P15 million in franchise, plus P15 million in construction costs. Location ang nagpamahal rito

Monday, 14 May 2012 21:24 Jennifer A. Ng / Reporter

FARM workers from tobacco-producing regions appealed to President Aquino and to Congress to reconsider the two-tier tax classification system in a substitute bill passed recently by the House of Representatives’ Committee on Ways and Means.

The National Federation of Labor Unions (Naflu) noted that while the original version of House Bill 5727 was revised, it still retained certain features that would favor importers over local manufacturers and placed the tax burden on low-priced cigarettes instead of high priced and premium brands.

“The bill remains anti-poor because lower demand as a result of high prices will certainly affect us. We will be forced to cut down on our planting. We and our families will find it hard to survive this uncertain future,” said Asuncion Lopez of the Sudipen Integrated Farmers Association of La Union, in a statement.

“Thus, we call on President Aquino and Congress to hear our side and review certain features of the bill that would favor importers at our expense. We have already accepted the fact that the administration is determined to have this bill passed. But we just hope that they will consider our plight and the welfare of our families, along with the millions of small stakeholders in the local tobacco industry,” Hilario Punzalan, Naflu president, said.

source (http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/top-news/27151-sin-tax-reform-anti-poor-tobacco-workers-insist)

P40M! :eek:

baka naman yung rumor lumabas lang dahil malapit uli ang eleksyon

say the lot is around P10M since it is a prime lot located at the city proper, plus P10-P15 million in franchise, plus P15 million in construction costs. Location ang nagpamahal rito
ang alam ko long term lease yung lote ng PNB hindi lot purchase yan. pwedeng 20-25 years renewable after expiration ng lease. yung 40m included na franchise, building, furnishings, food equipment, supplies, training, lot rental etc...

so pwede pala ang long term lease sa mga lote


so sana may magkainteres narin na magpatayo ng building sa tabi ng drema tower. pag-mamay-ari daw iyon ng isang bangko, not sure kung landbank o pnb din

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yung pepsi rosario plant, malapit nang matapos yung bio-mass plant doon

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By: Israel O. Rudio PITO,LU

National Museum officials led by Directors Jeremy R. Barns and Ana M.T. Labrador, visited the Allabok Cave in Bagulin, La Union on the morning of March 28, 2012 after 35 years when it was declared as a National Cultural Treasure.

After negotiating a 20-minute ride from the Municipal Hall of Bagulin up to the upland Barangay of Cambaly, the team reached the entrance of the pathway leading to the cave together with La Union’s foremost historian, former San Fernando City Mayor Mary Jane C. Ortega, representatives from the Provincial Information and Tourism Office (PITO), Local Government Unit of Bagulin and the local police. They were briefed by a Kankanaey elderly by the name of Marcelino “Balanse” Lictao and led the way through the 200-meter trail which is about 700 feet above sea level. The hike challenged the visitors as they walked through the narrow edge of a cliff. Wood boards and a rope were also used to cross an eroded portion. Vines and roots of trees from atop the cliff proved useful, as they were held by the hikers along the ascending parts of the path. Visitors were amazed by the thick and lush forests of the mountains as well as the green rice terraces below.

continue reading at source (http://www.launion.gov.ph/news.php?item.288.2)

FYI lang alam nyo ba na dalawa na ang JOCES. JOCES ORIGINAL(main branch at Rosario Branch at JOCES (FUnenaria .....) yung natitirang joces.. kasi ang nangyari yung asawa ni Cesar nasa pagmamamyari na ang JOCES (FUNERIA...)

dapat sana pinalitan yung name para naman di magconflict at di malito ang mga tao.

diba kuya maraming branches na ang joces? hindi ba sa Bauang ang main?

Bauang ang main nun yata.

Ang alam ko rin Joces Bauang ang main branch

so pwede pala ang long term lease sa mga lote


so sana may magkainteres narin na magpatayo ng building sa tabi ng drema tower. pag-mamay-ari daw iyon ng isang bangko, not sure kung landbank o pnb din


Philtrust Bank owner yun

^^ ayun sabi na nga bangko ang may-ari nun

Bauang ang main nun yata.

located siya sa barangay namin, walking distance lang mula sa amin


baka naman gagawin nang sa Rosario branch ang main dahil sa new management baka taga doon yung asawa ng isa sa mga may-ari

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Philtrust Bank owner yun
magandang site ng Goodah o Lugaw Republic (24/7) yan at malapit pa sa "aristocrat" karinderyahan.

Posted May 7th, 2012 by Dexter A. See
AGOO—Mayor Sandra Eriguel hosted recently the 8th Dinengdeng cookout, spreading a banquet of 101 recipes of the signature Ilocano cuisine.

“We want our people to be health conscious,” she told Manila Standard, underscoring the importance of the diet of farmers working hard in the fields to feed the family and give the children good education.

Mrs. Eriguel said her emphasis on a nutrition program recognized the longevity of past generations who showed strong resistance to diseases, owing to a spartan diet of backyard vegetables which creative culinary artists have made variations to wean young eaters from junk food.

The basic greens for dinengdeng are squash, okra, ampalaya, string beans, saluyot, bamboo shoots and depending on the regional taste, exotic additions considered gourmet being alukon, bagbagkong, vegetable blossoms and the like.

source (http://manilastandardtoday.com/2012/05/07/agog-over-spartan-ilocano-diet/)

magandang site ng Goodah o Lugaw Republic (24/7) yan at malapit pa sa "aristocrat" karinderyahan.

I love lugaw + arroz caldo + champorado, para sa mga myahero sa madaling araw at sa mga sawa na sa fastfood na pagkain

any updates sa puregold warehouse sa pagdaraoan? sa ngayon may isa o minsan dalawang sekyu na nakabantay doon tapos may mga parang mga piles na nakatambak doon

Nakakamiss ang dinengdeng na may bamboo shoots at saluyot.

Nakakamiss ang dinengdeng na may bamboo shoots at saluyot.

seasonal ata ang rabong. ngayon wala pang nagtitinda ng ganoon sa palengke. baka bawal na

buong North Bauang na ata ay i-roroad widen, at saka aayusin din ang drainage :banana:

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hmmm anong balita sa puregold/savemore/robinsons???

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ABONO REP. PACOY ORTEGA MEETS MEDIA. There are about 14,000 farmer beneficiaries in the provinces of La Union and Pangasinan who have been distributed with fertilizers from the ABONO Partylist, says Abono Representative Francis Emmanuel Ortega during the press conference held recently. (Caption: MPAquino / PIA1 La Union)

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TELECOM giant Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) and 18 other Asia-Pacific phone firms that belong to the Asia America Gateway (AAG) consortium have taken initial steps to increase the capacity of the submarine cable network.
The AAG cable project is a 20,000-kilometer long fiber optic cable network that connects Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Guam, Hawaii, and the US West Coast. It is meant to provide state-of-the-art technology, routing options, render diversity to traditional routes and help improve network resiliency via cost-effective way.

The network was originally designed to carry at least 1.92 terrabit per second but in anticipation of the growth in bandwidth, the members of the AAG consortium “are currently undertaking steps for the first upgrade of the AAG submarine cable network which will translate to the increase of cable design capacity from 1.92 terabytes to at least 2.03 terabytes.”

For this reason, PLDT, which operates and maintains the AAG Philippine terminal station in La Union, asked the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) for an extension of its permit which expires in June this year...READ MORE (http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/companies/26148-asian-gateway-capacity-to-be-increased-pldt-asks-ntc-to-extend-operation-permit)

NOW OPEN

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SAN FERNANDO 2 - In front of DMMMSU MLUC

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

NOW OPEN

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SAN FERNANDO 2 - In front of DMMMSU MLUC

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

1 week nalang ang nalalabi. for 2 months nakatiwangwang ang project na ito, tapos natigil pa ng 1 buwan. matatapos kaya nila ito? heto footbridge sa Lorma

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Road widening (shoulder concreting and drainage rehabilitation) at Bauang

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base sa isang signage na nakita ko, papalawakin yung bridge sa may flying V sa mga bakawan

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ang sabi lang sa mga tarp ngayon "soon to open McDo PNB" pero walng date

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i already made the 15th thread though this thread has not reached the 1000th post yet. fill the thread! :runaway::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

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more pic :)

nice yung shoulder ng hi-way parang sa Hi-way ng Sarangani ang luwang

i already made the 15th thread though this thread has not reached the 1000th post yet. fill the thread! :runaway::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

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link? :banana::banana::banana:

link? :banana::banana::banana:

basta nasa Luzon forums siya

nakita ko yung MCdo Agoo nung umuwi ako, by june siguro Open na yun,
OK yung design na classic yung dating bricks kasi yung sa mga foundation/corner nya
mix modern and spanish/old era :)

ayan post muna kasi ako ang ika 1000, thread 15 here i come:banana::banana:

nakita ko yung MCdo Agoo nung umuwi ako, by june siguro Open na yun,
OK yung design na classic yung dating bricks kasi yung sa mga foundation/corner nya
mix modern and spanish/old era :)

nakita ko rin noong bumiyahe ako from Manila. gawa na yung extension block niya, ready na for finishing


excited narin ako na magbukas ito

ayan post muna kasi ako ang ika 1000, thread 15 here i come:banana::banana:

Yuhoo!!! Thread 15 na!!!!! :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

medyo bumagal ang usad ng thread. wala naman kasi gaanong developments sa ngayon rito sa atin except sa road widening sa 2nd dist MNR at sa mga kalat kalat na road repairs sa first district

Wow congrats sa new Thread La Union :cheers:

^^ walang bonggang entrada ngayon for thread 15. naipost ko na ata lahat ng pwede kong pakwela para sa intro hehehe

nakita ko rin noong bumiyahe ako from Manila. gawa na yung extension block niya, ready na for finishing


excited narin ako na magbukas ito

at least kahit my negative side yung sa MCdo Agoo in Museo de Iloko may advantage naman eto

maslalong makikita ng mga travelers/tourist even the local ilocanos yung exhibit ng Museo de Iloko since akyat lang ng second floor eh museum na, dadami ang foot traffic sa Museo de Iloko, mas magiging aware/familiar sila sa mga simbulo/culture ng iloko nung panahon ng kupong kupong hehe:banana::banana:

at the same time nag kakaroon din ng Income Generating ang Museum, for its maintainance even the whole municipality of Agoo from its tax

at least kahit my negative side yung sa MCdo Agoo in Museo de Iloko may advantage naman eto

maslalong makikita ng mga travelers/tourist even the local ilocanos yung exhibit ng Museo de Iloko since akyat lang ng second floor eh museum na, dadami ang foot traffic sa Museo de Iloko, mas magiging aware/familiar sila sa mga simbulo/culture ng iloko nung panahon ng kupong kupong hehe:banana::banana:

at the same time nag kakaroon din ng Income Generating ang Museum, for its maintainance even the whole municipality of Agoo from its tax

kaya hindi narin siguro nagprotesta sa kalye ang mga taga-Agoo dahil sa biglaang pagpapagiba sa 1F ng museo, bale through on-line protest lang (sa FB), at least mas mapayapa naman iyon, at ang kalalabasan rin ng mcdo ay para ma-promote din ang museum, gaya ng nabanggit dati, magiging win-win para sa Mcdo Agoo at sa museo

kaya hindi narin siguro nagprotesta sa kalye ang mga taga-Agoo dahil sa biglaang pagpapagiba sa 1F ng museo, bale through on-line protest lang (sa FB), at least mas mapayapa naman iyon, at ang kalalabasan rin ng mcdo ay para ma-promote din ang museum, gaya ng nabanggit dati, magiging win-win para sa Mcdo Agoo at sa museo
yeah , tama:banana::banana:

i liked the idea, at least nababawasan na rin ang hard feelings ko:lol::lol:

dadgdag ko na rin, mas naging maaliwalas yung area ng museum , mula tinangal yung public CR at mga pader, pangit kasi

Yuhoo mamaya na!!

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sana nga sa ibang tao, positive din ang pagtanggap nila sa Mc Donalds sa Museo

sana nga sa ibang tao, positive din ang pagtanggap nila sa Mc Donalds sa Museo
looks positive naman sa mga kakilala kung taga Agoo

looks positive naman sa mga kakilala kung taga Agoo

nakahanap narin ng katapat ang Jollibee hehehe. palaging punuan sa Jollibee doon kahit anong oras dahil iyon lang ang malaking fastfood doon plus yung hatak din ng Mang Inasal.

nakahanap narin ng katapat ang Jollibee hehehe. palaging punuan sa Jollibee doon kahit anong oras dahil iyon lang ang malaking fastfood doon plus yung hatak din ng Mang Inasal.
yes, jan tambayan dati nung college days ako , jollibee agoo at imelda garden, though di ko na naabutan yung mang inasal :ohno:

Akala ko noon malulugi ang Jollibee sa Agoo pero ngayon naka 7 years na!

Akala ko noon malulugi ang Jollibee sa Agoo pero ngayon naka 7 years na!

Most of the time puno siya lagi. Ang market niya ay ang mga byahero galing baguio,mga namamasyal sa agoo basilica at mga nagtatrabaho narin doon.

basta jollibee din magtthrive siya sa mga areas na vibrant ang economy kaya bibihira ang naluluging jollibee. Magaling maglocate ang jollibee lalo a kapag corporation ang may ari

3 hours ago - Ku Ikaka Marathon

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less than 3 hours ago
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To Open anytime soon: Mc Donalds PNB San Fernando

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Mc Donalds Agoo (February 4 photo)

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NOW OPEN

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SAN FERNANDO 2 - In front of DMMMSU MLUC

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:


Other 7 - Eleven Stores in La Union:
La Union 1 - San Fernando City
La Union 2 - Rosario
Bauang
Agoo
Naguilian

Link to Thread 14 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=367465&page=651) :okay:

La Union 2nd District - Manila North Road widening update

Road widening in Rosario is on-going. Kakaumpisa lang ng road widening sa Santo Tomas. Bauang gets the bulk of the road widening project


At Bauang

Pottot, Dili

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Almost Completed - Paringao-Pagdalagan

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Ongoing - Baccuit Norte, Baccuit Sur, Dili and Quinavite
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Link to Thread 14 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=367465&page=651) :okay:

Thank you po mod! :banana::banana::banana::banana:

Halo Halo de Iloko Balay, Zandueta St. San Fernando City


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3 years ko na pala dito sa Skyscrapercity :D

Allabok Cave Revisited
by La Union Information and Tourism (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.392063954145542.99933.204145946270678&type=3)

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sana naman bantayan ng mga locals ang cave na iyan baka kasi nakawin ang mga artifacts diyan

By Monette H. Herrera
Saturday 19th of May 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, May 19 (PIA) -- The Regional Search Committee (RSC) have chosen five Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel and their families to compete for the Search for Model PNP Families nationwide as part of the annual celebration of National Crime Prevention Week slated on September.

This activity seeks to strengthen the PNP-Integrated Transformation Program objectives by motivating and encouraging law enforcers in putting more emphasis and value on the moral aspect of the transformation program of the PNP for a more competent, respectable and responsive police force, according to Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) secretary and National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) chairperson Jesse M. Robredo.

The finalists include SPO4 Rodrigo N. Noe of Aringay Police Station, SPO4 Igmedio L. Dugena of San Fernando City Police Station, Police Chief Inspector Judy B. Calica of Bauang Police Station, SPO3 Arcellie O. Pang-ag of Burgos, La Union and SPO4 Elmer G. Jaramel of Sta, Cruz Police Station.

source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1901337239727)

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with Bayani Agbayani

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they dropped at 7- I & D Ordona's Residence in Paringao, Bauang, La Union in cooperation of Emil. Aga and Company also had a charity work.


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San Luis Del Mar, Bauang

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San Fernando City Sunset

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anduay First Five Concert Tour Schedule
March 30 – Legaspi
March 31 – Naga
April 14 – Boracay
April 20 – Dumaguete
April 27 – Bataan
April 28 – Baliwag, Bulacan
May 4 – Calbayog
May 5 – Tacloban
May 11 – Lucena
May 18 – Kalibo
May 19 – Iloilo
May 25 – Santiago
June 1 – Vigan
June 2 – La Union
June 8 – Baguio
July 13 – CDO
August 17 – Digos
August 18 – Gensan
September 7 – Surigao
September 8 – Butuan
November 9 – Pagadian
December 1 – Bacolod

source (http://www.philippineconcerts.com/band/tanduay-first-five-2012/)

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Kala ko ba nilipat na si JR sa Agoo municipal hall?

Kala ko ba nilipat na si JR sa Agoo municipal hall?


Ngee wala ako update diyan.

Sa pagpasyal ko nalang uli sa Agoo malalaman

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Province of La Union

Project ID
a) Name of Project / Location
b) Contractor
c) Implementing Office
d) Source of Funds


+a) Program Amount
b) Contract Amount
(Php'000)

Implementation Schedule
a) Date Started
b) Original Completion
c) Actual Completion

Status
%

010312H00023
a) Nagsaoang Bridge along Manila North Road RETROFITTING/REHABILITATION/STRENGTHENING/DistrictWide,La Union 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
b) BONIMAR CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISES
c) La Union 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

a) Program Amount: 9000
b) Contract Amount (Php'000): 8295

Implementation Schedule
a) 2/21/2012
b) 6/19/2012
c)

Status
c) 18 %

010312H00006
a) Widening of San Fernando Bypass Road Including RROW, San Fernando City, La Union PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/DistrictWide,La Union 1st District Engineering Office,Region I
b) ARCINUE COMMERCIAL
c) La Union 1st District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

a) Program Amount: 49000
b) Contract Amount (Php'000): 0

Implementation Schedule
a) 1/19/2012
b) 9/16/2012
c)

Status
c) 37 % Complete


010312H00019
a) Manila North Road, PAVED (CONCRETE) TO PAVED (CONCRETE)/DistrictWide,La Union 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
c) La Union 2nd District Engineering Office,Region I
d) DPWH

Implementation Schedule
a) 1/12/2012
b) 9/7/2012
c)

Status:
c) 18 % Complete

source: http://www.dpwh.gov.ph/infrastructure/pms/01.asp?es=ong
Note: Several contractors are working for the MNR widening Project in La Union 2nd District

Congratz on your New Thread!

Ganda talaga ng Poro Point!:)

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with Bayani Agbayani

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Ooh. si Congressman Aga, bumisita pala diyan sa Bauang :cheers:

Ooh. si Congressman Aga, bumisita pala diyan sa Bauang :cheers:

taga CamSur po siya? :D Naku hindi ko alam congressman na pala siya :D

Congratz on your New Thread!

Ganda talaga ng Poro Point!:)

:banana: Salamat kuya tarlaqueño! :banana::banana::banana:

taga CamSur po siya? :D Naku hindi ko alam congressman na pala siya :D

Kakandidato pa lang siyang Congressman sa 4th district ng CaMSur :D

Halo Halo de Iloko Balay, Zandueta St. San Fernando City


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Salamat sa pagpost nito...May idea na ako kung saan kakain sa San Fernando...on the way to Ilocos Provinces :okay:

Kakandidato pa lang siyang Congressman sa 4th district ng CaMSur :D

Naku sana manalo siya :yes:

Salamat sa pagpost nito...May idea na ako kung saan kakain sa San Fernando...on the way to Ilocos Provinces :okay:

Walang anuman :) Wow daan po kayo (stopover) dito sa San Fernando pag biyaheng Norte! :cheers::banana::banana::banana:

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Posted May 12th, 2012 by Dexter A. See & filed under Nation.

SAN FERNANDO CITY—-Fishermen lost in the West Philippine Sea who can paddle toward the shore can count on Poro Point’s powerful signal to keep them on course.

To Mayor Pablo Ortega, the same aid for navigation attracts foreign and local visitors to the Northern Luzon growth quadrangle formed by the Ilocos, La Union Cordilleras and Pangasinan.

“We are happy about the declaration of the Poro Point lighthouse as a national historical landmark since La Union province will now be in the list of places that hosting heritage sites,” he told Manila Standard.

Poro Point Management Corp., a subsidiary of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority, will undertake rehabilitation work under a memorandum of agreement of the Coast Guard.

“The lighthouse is a celebrated historical landmark,” BCDA chairman Felicito Payumo said in a statement. “Just as the lighthouse serves as a beacon to guide boats safely to shore, the Poro Point Special Economic Zone serves as a beacon for development, a guiding light that brings increased tourism and investment to the shores of North Luzon.”

read more at source (http://news.manilastandardtoday.com/2012/05/12/homing-in-on-poro-point/)

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photos are from: mai pascua (http://worldslocalcitizens.com/2012/05/food-trip-dining-at-vegas-cafe-at-thunderbird-poro-point/)

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Pork Spareribs

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Chicken Maim

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Bolognese Lasagna

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Sinigang

photos are from: mai pascua
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A longer route, expanded to 15 regular stages and one prologue, confront 96 riders from 16 teams vying for a record P7.5 million in the second running of the LBC Ronda Pilipinas which gets off May 23, from the previous schedule of May 20, in Sarangani.

The organizers have mapped out a 2,077 km route, up from last year’s 1,650 km, that will take the riders from Mindanao to Northern Luzon and back to Manila in their quest for fame and fortune in the country’s most prestigious, richest spectacle on wheels.

With the exclusion of the dreaded Baguio-to-Baguio race this year, premium will be on speed, consistency and tactical play on the broad, flat lands, through 32 cities of the country’s three major islands. The only notable climbs are the 12th stage, a 96.7km uphill journey from Lingayan to Baguio, and the 13th stage , a 27.4 km individual time trial from Camp 2 in Tuba to Baguio.

The overall winner after the 13th stage could be the virtual overall champion, with the Stage 14 an easy 157km sprint from San Fernando, La Union to Tarlac City. Stage 15, the final stage, is a 188 km 15-lap massed start around the Rizal Park.

The 15 regular stages have an average distance of 138 km with 13 of them on flat roads, putting the riders in a race against time right in the first stage , a 183.3 km ride from General Santos, birthplace of boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, to Sarangani, where he now serves as congressman, and back to General Santos.

source (http://www.usnewslasvegas.com/sports/longer-route-bigger-pot-await-riders-in-ronda-pilipinas/)

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photos from: Almira Saydawan Pacyado posted on Kultura Splash Resort Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1732025350193&set=o.112435305474845&type=3&theater)

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Back filling works

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latest photo updates from: Villa Marand Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.407785692575709.91120.144790318875249&type=1)

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Proposed Lay-out of units for Stage 2

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Photos from: Villa Marand Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=406458542708424&set=a.406453739375571.90961.144790318875249&type=3&theater)

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Pool
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Rooms
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Function Hall

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Resort Lobby

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One reason for La Union people's longetivity is its healthy lifestyle - the food of Dinengdeng!

Dinengdeng Festival at Agoo, April 30 - May 5, 2012

Local beauties and Cong. Eriguel of the LU 2nd District promote the food of Dinengdeng for a healthy lifestyle
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Dinengdeng


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The Ilocano dinengdeng is a versatile dish for the reason that it could be cook with what ever vegetable that is available or in season. From root vegetables like the kamote or sweet potato, to the colorful vegetable flowers like the bulaklak ng kalabasa or squash floret. Dinengdeng is a vegetable boiled with fish bagoong dish that is topped with what ever available broiled or fried fish.

source (http://www.overseaspinoycooking.net/2008/09/dinengdeng-green-leafy-version.html)

How to cook Dinengdeng:

Ingredients:

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malunggay fruits, skinned, cut into 2” lengths strips
malunggay leaves, removed from stem
upo, cut into wedges
eggplant, cut into 2” lengths strips
kamote tops, leaves, trimmed
squash tops, leaves, flowers, trimmed
grilled or fried fish, sliced crosswise
2-3 tbsp. bagoong na isda
1 small size onioin, chopped
1 medium size tomato, chopped
1/2 thumb size ginger, sliced
salt


Cooking Procedure:
Dilute bagoong na isda in 1-2 cups of water, strain in a sheave and pour solution in a casserole bring to boil add in ginger onion and tomato, simmer for 3-5 minutes, remove all scams that rises. Add in all the vegetables, vegetables that will require longer time to cook at the bottom and cook for 3-5 minutes or until half cooked now add the leafy vegetables at the top and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until vegetables are just cooked but firm, do not overcook. Season with salt if required. Top with grilled or fried fish and keep covered for a minute. Serve hot.

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source: overseasepinoycooking.com (http://www.overseaspinoycooking.net/2008/09/dinengdeng-green-leafy-version.html)

One reason for La Union people's longetivity is its healthy lifestyle - the food of Dinengdeng!

Dinengdeng Festival at Agoo, April 30 - May 5, 2012

Local beauties and Cong. Eriguel of the LU 2nd District promote the food of Dinengdeng for a healthy lifestyle
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Photo from: Miss Agoo 2012 Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=396749353680919&set=a.396748633680991.93080.375505359138652&type=3&theater)

Dinengdeng


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The Ilocano dinengdeng is a versatile dish for the reason that it could be cook with what ever vegetable that is available or in season. From root vegetables like the kamote or sweet potato, to the colorful vegetable flowers like the bulaklak ng kalabasa or squash floret. Dinengdeng is a vegetable boiled with fish bagoong dish that is topped with what ever available broiled or fried fish.

source (http://www.overseaspinoycooking.net/2008/09/dinengdeng-green-leafy-version.html)

How to cook Dinengdeng:

Ingredients:

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http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KC0IeKPFNMo/SM5iWIReGsI/AAAAAAAAB6s/E0TDBER3cXk/s400/P1030378a.jpg

malunggay fruits, skinned, cut into 2” lengths strips
malunggay leaves, removed from stem
upo, cut into wedges
eggplant, cut into 2” lengths strips
kamote tops, leaves, trimmed
squash tops, leaves, flowers, trimmed
grilled or fried fish, sliced crosswise
2-3 tbsp. bagoong na isda
1 small size onioin, chopped
1 medium size tomato, chopped
1/2 thumb size ginger, sliced
salt


Cooking Procedure:
Dilute bagoong na isda in 1-2 cups of water, strain in a sheave and pour solution in a casserole bring to boil add in ginger onion and tomato, simmer for 3-5 minutes, remove all scams that rises. Add in all the vegetables, vegetables that will require longer time to cook at the bottom and cook for 3-5 minutes or until half cooked now add the leafy vegetables at the top and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until vegetables are just cooked but firm, do not overcook. Season with salt if required. Top with grilled or fried fish and keep covered for a minute. Serve hot.

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source: overseasepinoycooking.com (http://www.overseaspinoycooking.net/2008/09/dinengdeng-green-leafy-version.html)

huhuhuhu may topak ang SSC!

ok, back to normal!

2010 Population of La Union:

741, 906

San Fernando City

114, 963

source (http://census.gov.ph/data/census2010/index.html)

Posted May 21st, 2012 by Dexter A. See

BAGUIO CITY — Edgardo Manda, Philippine Bamboo Foundation president, said 3,000 hectares of barren mountains in Northern and Central Luzon will be converted into bamboo forests.

He said the plantations are lined up in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija for 2,500 hectares; Ambassador, Tublay, Benguet for 100 has along with 80 ha each in La Union, Ambuclao, Bokod, Binga, Tinongdan, Itogon and Kapangan, Benguet; and 50 ha in this city.

Manda said the La Union bamboo project is supported by Holcim Philippines with Fort Magsaysay’s served by the armed forces.


(Published in the Manila Standard Today newspaper on /2012/May/21)

source link (http://news.manilastandardtoday.com/2012/05/21/manda-pushes-for-bamboo-forests/)

By the Inquirer Read-Along team
Philippine Daily Inquirer
12:22 am | Monday, May 21st, 2012

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For 500 children, it was a day for make-believe.

Gathered in separate groups in various locations around the country, the youngsters—for a few hours, at least—turned into environmental warriors battling to save the “pawikan” (sea turtle) from extinction or fighting fishermen engaged in dynamite fishing.

The simultaneous storytelling sessions, using the Philippine Navy’s video teleconferencing system (VTS), featured returning storyteller Cheryl Cosim, Alitaptap readers Rich Rodriguez and Posh Develos, and Lt. Doris Dizon.

Children from eight other naval bases around the country joined the read-along sessions held at the Philippine Navy headquarters on Roxas Boulevard in Manila and broadcast simultaneously to the eight bases with the help of the VTS.

The participating bases were the Naval Station Felix Apolinario in Panacan, Davao City; Naval Base Rafael Ramos in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu; Naval Station San Miguel in San Antonio, Zambales; Naval Station Romulo M. Espaldon in Lower Calarian, Zamboanga City; Naval Station Julhasan A. Arasain in Rawis, Legazpi City; Naval Station Heracleo Alano in Sangley Point, Cavite City; Naval Station Ernesto R. Ogbinar in Poro Point, San Fernando City, La Union; and Naval Station Apolinario Jalandoon in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

read more (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/196967/on-navy-day-read-along-held-in-8-provinces)

Tarlac isn’t the only province pursuing a bamboo program with Sta Ana’s help. Rizal and Laguna (especially the LGUs surrounding Laguna de Bay), as well as some other North and Central Luzon provinces (La Union, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, Pampanga and Nueva Ecija) have all started to undertake bamboo stand rehabilitation programs and are setting up nurseries, plantations, primary processing centers (PPCs) and even some manufacturing plants. And with the National Greening Program (NGP) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) retaining Sta Ana to prime and guide NGP’s bamboo component, the dream of such an industry becoming a reality is now closer than ever.


In La Union, Sta Ana is establishing a Pugo Bamboo Center with BAMBUsaPINAS, Inc. (BsaP). This center will house a BsaP North Luzon nursery and bambusetum as well as small plants for charcoal-making and furniture-making, aside from becoming a permanent site for interested parties to be trained for various bamboo undertakings. Landowners around Pugo are now exploring management consultancy arrangements with BsaP for their idle lands in Agoo, Damortis, Aringay and Sto Tomas. If these plantations begin soon – and thus ensure supply sufficiency of raw materials – it will trigger immediate establishment of a Bamboo Processing Cluster at Poro Point Freeport. Said cluster would include a bamboo shoots cannery (to export to Japan), a material laminates plant (for floor tiles to Europe and the US) and perhaps a furniture finishing facility and shelter components plant initially for domestic requirements.


source (http://www.balik-probinsiya.com/2012/05/balik-probinsiya-may-2012.html)

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Location:
Zone 3, Lingsat, San Fernando City, La Union
Tel No: (72) 607-2902
Fax No: (72) 607-2478
Email: launion@citihardware.com
Store Hours:
8:00AM - 7:00PM(Monday-Saturday)
8:00AM - 6:00PM(Sunday)

Walang anuman :) Wow daan po kayo (stopover) dito sa San Fernando pag biyaheng Norte! :cheers::banana::banana::banana:

palagi kaming nag-i-i-stop-over diyan sa San Fernando..kakain sa Jollibee, Chowking or other fastfood outlets :lol:

palagi kaming nag-i-i-stop-over diyan sa San Fernando..kakain sa Jollibee, Chowking or other fastfood outlets :lol:

btw 24 hrs open na pala yung Jollibee sa harapan ng Plaza, tapos yung KFC and mag-oopen narin soon ang Mc Donalds 24/7

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Laus Group of Companies (Hyundai La Union)

A Passion for Cars & Customer Care

We are a Group based in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga with offices in Manila, Bulacan, Subic, Bataan, Cabanatuan, Tarlac, Dagupan City and La Union with diverse interests in vehicle dealerships, maintenance and services, non-life insurance, retail financing, mass media, restaurant operations and real estate development.

As part of our continuing expansion and strategy to meet the prevailing business challenges, we are currently seeking dynamic and top-notch candidates to fill-up the following job opportunities:

source (http://www.jobstreet.com.ph/jobs/2012/5/default/80/3318459.htm?fr=J&src=6)

By Miriam P. Aquino
Monday 21st of May 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, May 21 (PIA) -- “ OUR HOME – Bringing Services to your Doorstep” is the City Government of San Fernando’s social services tag line as they bring various services closer to the people through the “People’s Day.”

The program, now on its second month, is one of the priority programs of Mayor Pablo Ortega, together with Vice-Mayor Herminegildo “Dong” Gualberto, and the Sangguniang Panglunsod.

A total of seven barangays belonging to the 11th district of the city benefited from the city services. The barangays include Cabarsican, Nagyubuyuban, Pacpaco, Pao Sur, and Norte, Sacyud and the host barangay – Masicong.

read more (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=311337333103)

May Godilocks na pala sa Agoo?

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Store Crew (agoo La Union) (5 vacancies)
Posted: 21 May 12
Specialization: Hotel/ Restaurant
Company: GOLDILOCKS BAKESHOP INC.
Work Location: Agoo, La Union

source (http://www.jobopenings.ph/report_employer_jobs.php?ap_jid=141457)

The Newly Opened 7-Eleven at San Fernando City. Where's next?

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Beside is the Lorma Clinic. Both are located in Front of DMMMSU

Sun Life of Canada now in La Union

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Life is Brighter at Sun Life Financial

Enjoy a fulfilling mix of personal empowerment, career development, fulfillment and wellness at Sun Life Financial. Here, we provide continuous training, global exposure, development and cross-posting opportunities, and a healthy work-life balance.

As a strong financial services company with a rich and progressive history, SLF is anchored on the values of integrity, excellence, customer focus, engagement, and value.

Sun Life Financial is a leading international financial services organization providing a diverse range of wealth accumulation and protection products and services to individuals and corporate customers. Tracing its roots back to 1865, Sun Life Financial and its partners today have operations in key markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China and Bermuda.

Associate (Customer Center) La Union
(Ilocos Region - La Union)
Advertised on 21-5-12 | Application deadline on 20-7-12

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Yesterday - one rainy night at San Fernando City, La Union

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my photo

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The Hangout! Philippines
Pennsylvania Ave., San Fernando City, La Union


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:rock::rock::rock::rock::rock::rock::rock::rock::rock::rock::rock:

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:rock::rock::rock::rock::rock::rock::rock::rock::rock::rock::rock:

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San Juan Surfing Souvenirs

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@hugo

loko ka! hehe, hinihintay ko pa naman yung link dito sa thread 15 sa thread 14 :)

1st post dito :)

@hugo

loko ka! hehe, hinihintay ko pa naman yung link dito sa thread 15 sa thread 14 :)

1st post dito :)

ahehehe basta view mo lang sana noon yung Luzon forums.

may goldilocks na ba dati sa agoo o ngayon ngayon lang?

May Godilocks na pala sa Agoo?


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source (http://www.jobopenings.ph/report_employer_jobs.php?ap_jid=141457)

wow nice for agoo launion....

may relatives po ako sa pugo la union lales family kaso di pa ako nakakarating dun hanggang sanfrnando l union lang ang narating ko at nadaanan kodin ang agoo....

wow nice for agoo launion....
Really? Saan naman? Bakery/restaurant din kaya?:banana:

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http://dilg.gov.ph/PDF_File/factsfig...23c5ec25f9.pdf

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

Really? Saan naman? Bakery/restaurant din kaya?:banana:

ngayon ko lang nalaman (nang dahil sa kakahanap ko ng updates kaya nahanap ko ito hehehehe) hindi ko alam kung saan siya located, baka along the highway din ang location niya or baka sa kapapatayong hypermarket sa tabi ng palengke

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As of February 10


mahanap ko nga once bumisita uli ako rito

may relatives po ako sa pugo la union lales family kaso di pa ako nakakarating dun hanggang sanfrnando l union lang ang narating ko at nadaanan kodin ang agoo....

Wow hello Sansa! welcome sa thread! :hi: kung may pagkakataon, bumisita ka uli dito sa La Union :banana::banana::cheers: visit din lagi sa thread!:cheers:

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

:banana::banana::banana::banana::cheers: yuhoo thanks william! sana ay may performance data narin for 2011 baka sa September ang release :banana::banana::banana:

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By NORMAN SISON

WITH over 7,100 islands to choose from, the Philippines is known for its postcard-lovely beaches. Of late, it has been making waves on the world map of surfing.

One Internet site, Wanna Surf (www.wannasurf.com), describes the Philippines as “one of the last surfing frontiers.” It lists 35 spots in the country. Fourteen of those are in Siargao Island alone, in the south.

San Juan town in La Union province is the northern Philippines’ surfing capital. It is blessed with two surfing seasons–July to October and November to March–when waves spawned by the north swell crest from five to 12 feet.

Singapore-based Anne-Marie Bakker is often in San Juan with her white fiberglass board when she visits her parents’ home in San Fernando City, less than half an hour south of San Juan. “Rain or shine, all the time I’m out there,” says Bakker, whose cigar company, JB Global, champions Philippine-made cigars abroad and makes custom blends.

If she’s not in San Juan, she is out in the water at her beachfront home. “It’s hard not to be in the water and the elements when all is so near and tangible,” says Bakker, who is half-Filipina and half-Dutch. Her love for surfing gave her an idea to put up a water company, Alon (“wave” in Filipino), also in Singapore.

At Urbiztondo Beach, resorts sport walls decorated with framed photos of big-name surfers and visitors. San Juan Surf Resort, which boasts of several trophies from past international surfing competitions, is home to Filipino-Australian surfer Luke Landrigan, who has flown the Philippine flag in competitions overseas. http://verafiles.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/surf-board-sign.jpg

read more at source (http://verafiles.org/ph-makes-waves-in-world-surfing-map/)

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

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By NORMAN SISON

WITH over 7,100 islands to choose from, the Philippines is known for its postcard-lovely beaches. Of late, it has been making waves on the world map of surfing.

One Internet site, Wanna Surf (www.wannasurf.com), describes the Philippines as “one of the last surfing frontiers.” It lists 35 spots in the country. Fourteen of those are in Siargao Island alone, in the south.

San Juan town in La Union province is the northern Philippines’ surfing capital. It is blessed with two surfing seasons–July to October and November to March–when waves spawned by the north swell crest from five to 12 feet.

Singapore-based Anne-Marie Bakker is often in San Juan with her white fiberglass board when she visits her parents’ home in San Fernando City, less than half an hour south of San Juan. “Rain or shine, all the time I’m out there,” says Bakker, whose cigar company, JB Global, champions Philippine-made cigars abroad and makes custom blends.

If she’s not in San Juan, she is out in the water at her beachfront home. “It’s hard not to be in the water and the elements when all is so near and tangible,” says Bakker, who is half-Filipina and half-Dutch. Her love for surfing gave her an idea to put up a water company, Alon (“wave” in Filipino), also in Singapore.

At Urbiztondo Beach, resorts sport walls decorated with framed photos of big-name surfers and visitors. San Juan Surf Resort, which boasts of several trophies from past international surfing competitions, is home to Filipino-Australian surfer Luke Landrigan, who has flown the Philippine flag in competitions overseas. http://verafiles.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/surf-board-sign.jpg

read more at source (http://verafiles.org/ph-makes-waves-in-world-surfing-map/)

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

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Kaykayo Resort, Bauang, La Union

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

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

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

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

Accommodation on conferences,meetings, retreats, birthdays, baptismal, weddings or just merely gathering of friends or families
indoor and outdoor halls made of traditional native bamboo and grass hut
crystal clear swimming pool
jacuzzi pool
private gardens of wild flowers
hundreds of varieties of plants and cascading waterfalls all over the resort

Kaykayo Resorts Mercado Pavillion Hall

Billiard Pool Table
Table Tennis
Dart Room
Badminton
Nintendo Wii
Cignal Satellite TV
Kaoaroke with 50″ Plasma TV

Kaykayo Resort’s Rates

From Php 3,960

source (http://www.wowilocos.com/place/kaykayo-resort/)
for more details visit http://www.kaykayo.com/Home_Page.html

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Hotel Ariana is located at the heart of beach district of Paringao,Bauang La Union (Philippines) along the National Highway overlooking the pristine beach waters of the town. It is a prime tourist destination of the North equipped with first class hotel facilities that will make your stay home away from home.

for details visit http://www.hotelariana.com.ph/

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Oasis Country Resort, San Fernando City La Union

Oasis Country Resort is a dynamic evolution in itself and a milestone for the province of La Union. The hotel-resort started as a single proprietorship in 1963. It was incorporated and registered under the Securities and Exchange Commission in 1975. With a vision to be global, preferred and the best and a mission to give its customers great value, delightful experience and to achieve a sustainable growth, came a remarkable moment when the development of the hotel got into fruition in 1996, the same year when it was finally inaugurated and known as OASIS COUNTRY RESORT.

Oasis is owned and managed by La Union Country Resort Hotel, Inc. (LUCRHI), the highest rated Triple “A” resort accredited by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and hailed as the “Healthiest Hotel in Region I” by the Department of Health (DOH). Strategically located right at the heart of La Union at San Fernando City, the coastal capital city of La Union, is an investment paradise. This emerging Subic version of the North-Western Luzon Growth Quadrangle is an important trading and commercial center being a home to several major industries in the Region. Host to Poro Point Special Economic and Free Port Zone and Regional government agencies, San Fernando City is considered the growth center of the Region. San Fernando is also a favorite destination of tourists especially during summer. La Union and the surrounding provinces is also perfect for out of town escapades with its clear, pristine beaches ideal for swimming, snorkeling, jet-skiing and surfing; and many historical and religious sites for recollection and pilgrimage.

Undoubtedly, Oasis is a boost to the tourism industry. The hotel continues to be the most favorite destination in the Ilocos Region for business and pleasure guests alike. It has also been the preferred site of banquets, balls, dinners, luncheons, conventions, meetings for the civic, social, business and political organizations of La Union and its surrounding provinces, state and national organizations. It is also the priority choice of foreign-accrediting companies and a host to many international events such as medical missions and outreach programs.

Anchored in the unique hospitality and warmth of its people, Oasis is a recognized trailblazer in the industry.

source (http://www.wowilocos.com/place/oasis-country-resort/)

for more details visit http://www.oasiscountryresort.com/

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Innerville Resort Hotel and Pavilion, Agoo, La Union

Innerville Resort Hotel and Pavilion is located at the heart of Agoo, La Union. An ideal sanctuary for those who simply wants to spend a brief get-away relaxation from the busy city. It is where you can be intimate with nature while having fun.

source (http://www.wowilocos.com/place/innerville-resort-hotel-and-pavilion/)

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anong province ang 1st place? congrats LU for the 2nd place position and 2 perfect scores...good job!

ngayon ko lang nalaman (nang dahil sa kakahanap ko ng updates kaya nahanap ko ito hehehehe) hindi ko alam kung saan siya located, baka along the highway din ang location niya or baka sa kapapatayong hypermarket sa tabi ng palengke

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As of February 10


mahanap ko nga once bumisita uli ako rito
Baka diyan nga at bakeshop lang. Okay na rin. May kalaban na for cakes ang Red Ribbon at Iceland.

anong province ang 1st place? congrats LU for the 2nd place position and 2 perfect scores...good job!

It was Bohol who garnered the 1st Place. They had a score of 4.93 against La Union's 4.91

Baka diyan nga at bakeshop lang. Okay na rin. May kalaban na for cakes ang Red Ribbon at Iceland.

Sana Chowking din diyan sa Agoo

nakita ko tinambakan na ng lupa yung sa Puregold Warehouse sa Pagdaraoan

tinatambakan din ng lupa doon sa tabi ng Toyota sa Bauang, maybe galing sa mga na-excavate na lupa doon sa pagpapasa-underground ng mga tubo ng tubig, pero kung patuloy parin nilang tatambakan iyon, malamang go signal na for Puregold (diba doon yung sinasabing site ng Puregold sa Bauang)

^^

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Tuesday 22nd of May 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, May 22 (PIA) -- Aiming to deliver various services in their areas to respond to their basic needs, the City Government of San Fernando has undertaken an activity dubbed as “People’s Day” to District XI here, which is composed of seven barangays, last May 18.

These barangays are Cabarsican, Masicong, Nagyubuyuban, Pacpaco, Pao Sur, Pao Norte, and Sacyud.

Among the services brought to them include a complete package medical mission, which includes free circumcision, dental check-up along with the provision of basic medicines, feeding program, and parlor games for children.

read more at source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1901337566415)

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The National Music Competition for Young Artists (NAMCYA) Foundation, Inc. in cooperation with the Department of Education (DepEd), National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), announces the holding of the 2012 National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) with the theme "Diwa ng Kabataan, Ipagbunyi sa Musika't Sining na Yaman" on November 20-25, 2012 at the CCP, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City.

venues:

Phase II

Regional Center Competitions (Semi-Finals) will be held from September to October 2012 to be participated in by the Regional Winners. The winners of this round are called Regional Center Winners. Venues for the second round are as follows:

Regional Center - Venue
a. Mindanao-Davao City (Dance) - Tagum City (All other instruments)
b. Visayas - Cebu City
c. Northern Luzon - San Fernando City, La Union
d. Central and Southern Luzon and Metro Manila - Quezon City

source (http://csereviewer.blogspot.com/2012/05/2012-national-music-competitions-for.html)

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Sana Chowking din diyan sa Agoo

Baka KFC or any burger joint since may McDonald's na.

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Pag umuuwi ako ng Agoo noon, ganito nadadatnan ko ngayon commercialized na ang Agoo.

Baka KFC or any burger joint since may McDonald's na.

BK comeback!!! :D

Pag umuuwi ako ng Agoo noon, ganito nadadatnan ko ngayon commercialized na ang Agoo.

Agoo now has round 10+ banking offices, increasing number of establishments tapos nabubuhay uli ang mga resorts as magnets to its tourism

Magiging mala-Manaoag ang Agoo dahil pilgrimage site din ito, kagaya sa Manaoag, doon ay maraming mga kainan na mapapasyalan ng mga dumadayo sa simbahan nila

I don't like BK in the Philippines. Hindi masarap di gaya ng BK dito.

I don't like BK in the Philippines. Hindi masarap di gaya ng BK dito.

ganun?

kung hindi burger line gaya ng wendys, well sana pizza naman gaya ng greenwich or para mas sosyal naman pizza hut or shakeys :D

Yeah pero mas masarap ang mcDo diyan kasi may spaghetti at fried chicken! Baka Hindi pa kaya ng Agoo ang Pizza Hut or Shakey's. Greenwich puwede pa.

Yeah pero mas masarap ang mcDo diyan kasi may spaghetti at fried chicken! Baka Hindi pa kaya ng Agoo ang Pizza Hut or Shakey's. Greenwich puwede pa.

Sa tingin ko na rin. madalas din na nagseset-up ng stand ang greenwich sa Agoo kada fiesta or kapag June and July

May ibig sabihin na yun!

May ibig sabihin na yun!

hanggang stall stalls lang kasi sila for years (since college ako) sana ay magkaroon na sila ng store nila sa Agoo

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Yeah pero mas masarap ang mcDo diyan kasi may spaghetti at fried chicken! Baka Hindi pa kaya ng Agoo ang Pizza Hut or Shakey's. Greenwich puwede pa.
agree :)

eto lang ang possible

Greenwich
Chowking
:banana::banana:

speaking of Agoo Hypermarket yung South Extension nya almost 80% done na!
wala lang kasi akong cam sana na ipost ko na dito!

eto lang masasabi ko NAG PINTAS :banana::banana::banana:

agree :)

eto lang ang possible

Greenwich
Chowking
:banana::banana:

speaking of Agoo Hypermarket yung South Extension nya almost 80% done na!
wala lang kasi akong cam sana na ipost ko na dito!

eto lang masasabi ko NAG PINTAS :banana::banana::banana:

great job sa mga officials ng Agoo! :banana::banana:

pasyal uli ako Agoo kapag magbukas na ang Mc Donalds doon :banana:

Just for laughs

sa Opening ng McDo, asahan na ang pasilklaban ng mga ito: KFC, Jollibee at McDo. magpapalakasan sila ng tugtugin, palakihan ng sound system at pasiklaban din ng sayaw ang mga maskots :lol:

Excited na ako sa McDo Agoo! Lalo na sa interiors. At sana may party place din sila. Nainis din ako noon pero tanggapin na lang natin. Siguro sa June ang opening ng McDo para na rin sa opening ng class this year. For sure, puro McDo ang baon ng mga bata sa Montessori at Kiddie School.

It was Bohol who garnered the 1st Place. They had a score of 4.93 against La Union's 4.91

0.02 lang pala ang difference? NOT BAD for LU

Excited na ako sa McDo Agoo! Lalo na sa interiors. At sana may party place din sila. Nainis din ako noon pero tanggapin na lang natin. Siguro sa June ang opening ng McDo para na rin sa opening ng class this year. For sure, puro McDo ang baon ng mga bata sa Montessori at Kiddie School.

baka maliit nlang ang party place nila sakali, baka doon siya sa extension block ilagay kung sakali para dining space yung iba

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(Vladi Eduarte)

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Paglingon mo sa likod, para kang lalamunin ng papalapit na malaking bundok na kulay asul kasabay ng palakas na daluyong ng tubig. Kampay ng dalawang kamay para umabante. Kapag umaarangkada na ang board at nararamdaman ang hampas ng hangin sa mukha, galing balikat ang puwersa ay pipilitin mong tumayo sa board.

Surf’s up!

At kapag surf’s up, walang ibang gagawin kundi drop in, pull in, kick out.

Ang bayan ng San Juan sa La Union (mula Manila ay sakay lang ng bus pa-Ilocos -- Vigan, Laoag o Abra -- at magpababa sa San Juan) ay dinadayo ng mga mahilig sa beach at lahat ng adventure na nakapaloob dito.

Lalo na ang surfing.

Sa San Juan Surf Resort, mas malamang na makasabay si Asian Beach Games medalist Luke Landrigan bitbit ang kanyang surfboard, hinahamon, sinasagupa at pinaglalaruan ang malalaking alon.

read more at source (http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/may2212/sports_story02.htm)

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Artworks by: Julian Almirol


By Liza C. Estrella

May is celebrated as National Heritage Month, bringing consciousness to the immensity of Philippine art and culture. The Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU)headed by Governor Manuel C. Ortega supports and commits to this worthy endeavor by holding an Art Exhibit depicting the legacies of the past and the different aspects of our National Cultural Heritage.

For this year, the PGLU has invited local artists from La Union and Baguio City for the exhibit adopting the national theme: “ TAOID: Crossing, Caring, Carrying on…”. Visual artists from the University of the Philippines, Czarina A. Calinawagan, Julian Almirol and Edmund Andrada will share their artworks on acrylic on canvass such as “Kinnirit” (Hide and Seek), oil on canvass like “Kawes ko Gaddang” (I wear Gaddang), 3D rice husks sculpture like the “Alingawngaw sa Kabukiran”, art on Sungka and Turumpo (Traditional Filipino Games), among others that depict the Filipino culture.

The opening reception of the exhibit will be on Monday, May 21, 2012, 3:00 PM at the Governor’s Gallery, 1st Floor of the Provincial Capitol Building in the City of San Fernando and will be graced by LUVWI President Ms. Geraldine R. Ortega, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Committee Chair on Education and Culture Hon. Jose Ma. ‘Pepe’ C. Ortega, Department of Tourism Regional Director Martin S. Valera and DILG Provincial Director Trigida Colisao. The exhibition will be on display at the same venue from May 21-31.

Featuring the works of these young artists shall be a fascinating review of the practices of Filipino artists who continue to define the legacy of Philippine art and culture.

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Hangout is Open from 10am to 1 pm today for voting

Jessica's numbers for the finale:
18664365701
18664365703
18664365705
18664365707

Source: The Hangout! Philippines
(http://www.facebook.com/HangoutPhilippines)

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:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

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:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

BK comeback!!! :D

Jollibee owned BK already. It bought 54% of BK last year.

Jollibee owned BK already. It bought 54% of BK last year.

wow so hindi rin malayo na magka-BK narin sa San Fernando. Mang Inasal for example, dati wala pa sa San Fernando pero ngayon meron na, eh under Jollibee Foods Corp narin iyon :cheers:

By Miriam P. Aquino
Wednesday 23rd of May 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, May 23 (PIA) -- A mass training for Grades one and Grade seven teachers from different schools under the Department of Education – Regional and Division offices will be conducted this month.

This will be held in different venues in preparation for an enhanced curriculum of K to 12 program implementation this year, according to DepEd K to 12 program coordinator – La Union Division Director Eddie Moyano.

For the first batch of trainees for the said grade level, there were 75 English teachers who were trained on their specific field of specialization, 71 for Science subject and 65 for Math and it was conducted at the Saint Louis College (SLC) in Carlatan on May 14-18.

For the second batch of Grade seven teacher trainees, their training began since Monday, May 21 and will end on Friday, May 25 also at SLC. There were 77 participants for Filipino, 79 for Araling Panlipunan, and 71 for Edukasyong Pagpapakatao or Values Education.

Third batch of trainees will attend their training from May 28 until June 2, which will be for the Technical and Livelihood Education or TLE with 91 expected number of participants and 52 for MAPEH or the Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health subject.

source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=311337666807)

Philippine Information Agency
By Miriam P. Aquino

All 308 Elementary and 79 Secondary schools in the Division of La Union and 26 elementary and five secondary public high schools from the City Division of San Fernando of the Department of Education (DepEd) participated in this year’s “Brigada Eskwela” here in the province, according to Dr. Marlon Canave, the Planning Officer of DepEd-La Union Division and Dr. Jose Mari Almeida, Education Supervisor and Brigada Eskwela Coordinator from the City Division of San Fernando.

Brigada Eskwela is a yearly activity initiated by DepEd in cooperation with the local government units (LGUs), Philippine National Police, non-government organizations, private sector, parents and students to prepare the classroom for the opening of classes.

For this year, the event started on May 21 at 7:00 in the morning, with a motorcade around the city led by the City Vice-Mayor Hermenigildo Gualberto.

Mayor Pablo C. Ortega and DepEd 1 Regional Director Teresita Velasco led the ribbon-cutting at the venue, the South Central School in Barangay Tanqui, this city, the only Accredited Public Elementary School (APES) in the city and a kick-off program followed.

source (http://www.ugnayan.com/ph/LaUnion/SanFernando/article/1X3S)

Sa tingin ko na rin. madalas din na nagseset-up ng stand ang greenwich sa Agoo kada fiesta or kapag June and July

tinetest nila kung papatok pero fail talaga. di pa kami handa sa pizza. LOL. chowking pwede pa.

oy hugo balitaan moko pag napasyal ka ng agoo samahan kita :lol:

tinetest nila kung papatok pero fail talaga. di pa kami handa sa pizza. LOL. chowking pwede pa.

oy hugo balitaan moko pag napasyal ka ng agoo samahan kita :lol:

yup sure! sa opening ng McDo. baka isabay sa opening ng McDo sa PNB sa San Fernando. Pm (private messaging) nalang kita

Naghahanap daw ngayon ng location sa Agoo ang Chowking according sa dating forumer dito noon

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Keep that barbeque sauce on the table as the Olives Restaurant at Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point extends the summer heat and the Chill and Grill.

Continue to enjoy some mouthwatering barbeque entries every Friday evening until the month of June.

Just go and visit the Philippines premier resort and vacation spot and you can enjoy a smorgasbord of delectable grilled goodness while chillin’ at Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point.

source (http://www.thunderbird-asia.com/blog/2012/05/grill-and-chill-at-thunderbird-resorts-la-union-poro-point/)

Ito na ba kaya ang Puregold o Car Assembly Plant ng Toyota sa Bauang??? Pakatutukan!! :lol:

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By Esteleta M. Rafanan
Wednesday 23rd of May 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, May 23 (PIA) -- In recognition of the legacy of the past and the different aspects of our National Cultural Heritage and how culture continuous to shape the present and the future, the provincial government of La Union launched an art exhibit at the Governor’s Gallery situated at the Provincial Capitol, this city, Monday, May 21.

Headed by Governor Manuel C. Ortega, the launching was participated by various local artists from Baguio City, Isabela, and La Union presenting their masterpieces to include acrylic on canvass such as “Kinnirit” (Hide and Seek), oil on canvass like “Kawes ko Gaddang” (I wear Gaddang), 3D rice husks sculpture like the “Alingawngaw sa Kabukiran”, art on Sungka and Turumpo (Traditional Filipino Games), and others that depict the Filipino culture.

read more (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=321337668524)

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ABS-CBN Baguio Interview for "NAIMBAG NGA MORNING"


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Deep fried Halo Halo

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Heto yung parang nasa Amerika ka kapag dumadaan ka rito sa Luna-Bacnotan Provincial Road

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more pics hehe :)

More of Luna, La Union

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Luna-Balaoan Road

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Darigayos

trip ko mamuhay doon sa bundok ganda ng view :)

trip ko mamuhay doon sa bundok ganda ng view :)

kung may sasakyan lang ako, magandang mag-drive sa may Bacnotan-Luna Highway maganda ang view at mga scenery

^

soon magkakaroon ka rin hehe

^

soon magkakaroon ka rin hehe

:D I wanna be a Trillionnaire so freakin bad, buy all of the things I never had:dj:

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Darigayos

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Occalong Falls

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Luna Watchtower

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Posted May 24th, 2012 by Ed Biado & filed under Lifestyle.
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According to experts and “best of” rankings, the Philippines has some of the most incredibly challenging waves. Siargao, of course, is always at the top of the list and this is the reason that surfing enthusiasts from all over the world visit the otherwise idyllic town, either to surf for fun or to participate in the annual international Billabong competition.

But Siargao is a long way from Manila and most of us don’t have the spare cash to fly all the way there and spend a few nights, where accommodations aren’t cheap. Thankfully, there’s Urbiztondo Beach in San Juan, La Union, where room rates are more affordable and, luckily for non-pros, the waves are more forgiving.

Getting to San Juan is simple. Buses going to Laoag or Vigan pass by multiple times a day. The beach itself is within walking distance from the national highway and, once you get there, you have plenty of resorts to choose from. Of course, a favorite is the San Juan Surf Resort, home of celebrity surfer Luke Landrigan’s surf shop.

If you want to learn how to surf or try it for the first time, this is exactly the time to do so. Because summer is surfing’s off season, there won’t be killer waves that can wipe you out and you’ll be sharing the beach with newbies like yourself. An hour’s worth of surfing lessons, both on the sand and in the water, is only P400, inclusive of surfboard rental. The waves are usually stronger in the afternoon and, also, the sun’s not that harsh, so that’s the best hour to brave the waters.

However, precisely because it isn’t surfing season, don’t expect to find professional surfers that you can watch riding the waves or showing off their half-naked selves on the beach. Although, maybe you can stalk Luke to find out when he’ll be there. (So if your plan is to ogle at hot surfers from different parts of the world, reschedule your trip in July.)

source (http://lifestyle.manilastandardtoday.com/2012/05/24/surfs-up-for-everyone/)

Posted May 24th, 2012 by Ed Biado & filed under Lifestyle.
source link to manilastandardtoday.com (http://lifestyle.manilastandardtoday.com/2012/05/24/surfs-up-for-everyone/)

According to experts and “best of” rankings, the Philippines has some of the most incredibly challenging waves. Siargao, of course, is always at the top of the list and this is the reason that surfing enthusiasts from all over the world visit the otherwise idyllic town, either to surf for fun or to participate in the annual international Billabong competition.

But Siargao is a long way from Manila and most of us don’t have the spare cash to fly all the way there and spend a few nights, where accommodations aren’t cheap. Thankfully, there’s Urbiztondo Beach in San Juan, La Union, where room rates are more affordable and, luckily for non-pros, the waves are more forgiving.

Getting to San Juan is simple. Buses going to Laoag or Vigan pass by multiple times a day. The beach itself is within walking distance from the national highway and, once you get there, you have plenty of resorts to choose from. Of course, a favorite is the San Juan Surf Resort, home of celebrity surfer Luke Landrigan’s surf shop.

If you want to learn how to surf or try it for the first time, this is exactly the time to do so. Because summer is surfing’s off season, there won’t be killer waves that can wipe you out and you’ll be sharing the beach with newbies like yourself. An hour’s worth of surfing lessons, both on the sand and in the water, is only P400, inclusive of surfboard rental. The waves are usually stronger in the afternoon and, also, the sun’s not that harsh, so that’s the best hour to brave the waters.

However, precisely because it isn’t surfing season, don’t expect to find professional surfers that you can watch riding the waves or showing off their half-naked selves on the beach. Although, maybe you can stalk Luke to find out when he’ll be there. (So if your plan is to ogle at hot surfers from different parts of the world, reschedule your trip in July.)

source (http://lifestyle.manilastandardtoday.com/2012/05/24/surfs-up-for-everyone/)

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