San Fernando City and La Union Province [Archive] - Page 62

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2012, 01:10 PM

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

MENU as of 12 MAY 2012

DINNER ENTREES

Grilled Spicy Barbecue-glazed Chicken - 160
Grilled Baby Back Ribs: Asian-style or Southern Barbecue-glazed - 240
Hangout Fish and Chips with Tartar Sauce - 180
Spicy Beer-marinated Baby Back Ribs - 285
Grilled Angus Third Pound Burger - 275
Grilled Lamb Chops - 310
Grilled USDA Angus Rib Eye Steak - 300 / 100 grams
Grilled USDA Angus New York Strip Steak - 290 / 100 grams
Grilled Pork Tenderloin - 280
Grilled Porterhouse Steak - 310
Grilled Rib Eye Steak - 290
Pasta Carbonara - 165
Salmon Fettuccine - 180
Seafood Marinara Pasta - 195
Sundried Tomato Fettuccine - 195
Spaghetti with Meatballs - 175
Shrimp Pasta - 195

APPETIZERS
Hangout Hot Wings - 135
Hangout Mini Pizzas - 95
Bacon-wrapped Smoked Sausages - 95
Deep-fried Burritos - 150
Butterflied Shrimps - 140
Chicken Lollipop - 140
Chili Fries - 95
Chili Nachos - 180
Combo Platter - 250
Crispy Pata - 300
Fresh Cucumber Sliced - 55
French Fries - 75
Deep-fried Calamari - 160
Grilled Hungarian Sausage - 185
Fish Sashimi - 150
Marinated Octopus - 140
Breaded Mozzarela Sticks: Imported - 150.0
Sliced Philippine Mango with Alamang - 90
Salmon Sashimi - 190
Seafood Platter - 220
Sizzling Sisig - 180
Squid Gambas - 160
Stuffed Squid - 180
Tokwa't Baboy - 130
Sashimi Platter - 230
Chicharon Bulaklak - 160
Kilawen Tanguigui - 140
Octopus Sashimi - 140
Stuffed Mushrooms: Seasonal - 200
Lays Chips: Assorted - 175

DESSERTS
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream: 1 Pint Assorted Flavors - 350
Italian Gelato: Fresh Assorted Flavors - coming soon
New York Cheesecake: The Cheesecake Factory USA - 150 / slice
Sliced Apple - 55
Sliced Mixed Fruits - 110

BEVERAGES
Assorted Local Beers
Assorted Imported Beers
Assorted Imported Sodas
Assorted Fruit Juices & Shakes
Brewed Coffee
Iced Tea

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PLAY with games on iPads or with traditional Board Games

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BIG SCREEN TVs everywhere. Ask for the remote to change to any of the HD channels

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Chill out and relax in our Cozy Loft upstairs with lots of Cushions and Pillows

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hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2012, 01:14 PM

Lorma College is the First School in Northern Luzon where applicants can enroll online.

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hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2012, 01:17 PM

Bauang commemorates the 29th International AIDS candlelight memorial today with the theme “Promoting Health and Dignity Together. More than 140 entertainers and workers from different clubs and health and wellness establishments joined the event and vowed to help control and prevent the spread of AIDS.

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Photo from: Bauang, La Union Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/bauanglaunion)

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2012, 05:41 PM

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hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2012, 05:44 PM

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photos from: Almeida, Balaoan Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=172535839447777&set=a.172510879450273.36128.120112238023471&type=3&theater)

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2012, 05:58 PM

Bangbangolan National High School May 23, 2012-Barangays Apaleng, Bacsil, Baraoas, Bangbangolan, Calabugao & Puspus

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Giving of computer equipments and P100,000 financial assistance for Bangbangolan

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Parlor Games for Kids

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Medical and Dental Mission

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hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2012, 06:04 PM

Masicong Elementary School - May 18, 2012 Barangays - Nagyubuyuban, Pacpaco, Pao Norte, Pao Sur, Cabarsican, Sacyud and Masicong

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Feeding Program

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Basketball Clinic

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Parlor Games

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hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2012, 06:19 PM

Good night everyone!

Sana may celebrity rin na pupunta sa Opening ng McDo PNB, sana si Xian Lim na kapatid ko :lol::lol::lol::lol:

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At Mc Donalds La Union

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2012, 06:33 PM

By Jun Elias
The Philippine Star
Updated May 25, 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, Philippines – Arrest warrants for wanted persons are now available online.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) launched the electronic warrant (e-warrant) and electronic rogues (e-rogue) gallery here Wednesday to make it easier for the police to arrest criminals.

“We can now browse or search the names of suspected persons with warrants and we can also download warrants of arrest for that person without going to the courts anywhere in the country,” said Senior Superintendent Ramon Purugganan, La Union police director.

“This will link technically, through the computer, the warrants issued by the courts from one town, city, province or region to one another,” Purugganan added.

Senior Superintendent Tito Dacpano, head of the regional investigation and detective management division, said the e-warrant and the e-rogue gallery are vital in the preservation of peace and security.

“It means that if wanted persons are duly accounted, the number of criminals who roam the streets ready to pounce on unwitting and defenseless members of the community is reasonably reduced, thus contributing greatly in the development of peaceful communities,” Dacpano said.

source (http://www.philstar.com/nation/article.aspx?publicationsubcategoryid=67&articleid=810390)

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2012, 06:47 PM

featuring San Fernando City

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hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2012, 06:48 PM

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hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2012, 06:49 PM

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hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 03:53 AM

By Monette H. Herrera
Friday 25th of May 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, May 25 (PIA) -- The La Union Provincial Police Office (LUPPO) joined in the launching of ‘Brigada Eskwela’ of Department of Education 1 (DepEd) on Monday, May 21, together with other members of the community here.

Police Chief Inspector Marlon Paiste said in an interview that this is in support to DepEd program pursuant to DepEd Memorandum No. 56 series of 2012 to ensure that public school facilities are set in time before the opening of classes on June 4 and in response to requests of various school principals seeking assistance from LUPPO in said activity.

read more (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1901337829376)

oanari

May 25th, 2012, 06:05 AM

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

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Kuna dagiti lallakay ken babbaket nga nakasaok idi addaak dita Pinas, daytoy kano iti dati nga MacArthur Highway, haan kano nga diay highway from Bacnotan to Balaoan. I've seen an old map of La Union when i was in Malayan, and I saw the national highway connects Bacnotan, Luna, Bangar. It didn't show the highway connects Bacnotan, Balaoan and Bangar.

oanari

May 25th, 2012, 06:25 AM

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Luna-Balaoan Road

hehe, this is more like a Barangay Road. I'm not sure if they have already completed or finished rehabilating the Balaoan-Luna Road. Sa Luna part, tapos na at maganda, not really sure sa Balaoan part.

oanari

May 25th, 2012, 06:40 AM

^^

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hehe. diak nga maawatan diay sign... okay the property is not for sale, but then how come there's a contact number on it?

hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 07:15 AM

hehe. diak nga maawatan diay sign... okay the property is not for sale, but then how come there's a contact number on it?

I also had that same question too,pero baka adda pay ti sabali nga lako nga daga diay akin cp no,so that owner adverised his/her cp no

hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 07:21 AM

Kuna dagiti lallakay ken babbaket nga nakasaok idi addaak dita Pinas, daytoy kano iti dati nga MacArthur Highway, haan kano nga diay highway from Bacnotan to Balaoan. I've seen an old map of La Union when i was in Malayan, and I saw the national highway connects Bacnotan, Luna, Bangar. It didn't show the highway connects Bacnotan, Balaoan and Bangar.

Wow that's the first time i heard about that. It might be that bacnotan-bangar road was made and be integrated to be part of mc arthur highway in order to cut travel time

I was amazed on the scenery here while driving along this portion of the highway. I really felt like i am in America :D

hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 07:31 AM

hehe, this is more like a Barangay Road. I'm not sure if they have already completed or finished rehabilating the Balaoan-Luna Road. Sa Luna part, tapos na at maganda, not really sure sa Balaoan part.

As of 2010 when i went to Luna,the balaoan-luna road is not well paved and it needs asphalt relayering. I don't know now but probably they renovated already the road to give convenience to motorists and tourists visiting the town

hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 12:56 PM

By Monette H. Herrera
Friday 25th of May 2012

LUNGSOD NG SAN FERNANDO, La Union, Mayo 25 (PIA) -- Sa pangatlong pagkakataon mula noong ito’y inilunsad nitong Abril, muling nagsagawa ang lokal na pamahalaan ng lungsod ng San Fernando ng ‘People’s Day’ noong Mayo 23 sa District XII na may sakop na anim na barangay.

Ito’y kinabibilangan ng barangay Apaleng, Bangbangolan, Bacsil, Baraoas, Calabuyao, at Puspos.

Tulad ng rati, sari-saring serbisyo ang ipinagkaloob sa kanila upang tugunan ang kanilang mga pangunahing pangangailangan lalong-lalo na sa aspetong pangkalusugan.

Libreng pagtutuli, pagpapabunot ng ngipin, pagsusuri ng ihi at pagbibigay ng pangunahing gamot tulad ng anti biotics at bitamina, ang ilan sa mga naging tampok sa programa.

Mayroon din pangongolekta ng mga plastic at babasagin na bote para sa "Palit Basura sa Store ni Pablo."

source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1901337841998)

hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 01:05 PM

Eat Bulaga went to Agoo, La Union hours ago

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hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 01:06 PM

Metro San Fernando Water District (Formerly Metro La Union Water District) underground pipe laying project

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hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 01:09 PM

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Road rehabilitations

hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 01:10 PM

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CICOSAT Resort under construction

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Asphalted section (sana sa buong highway din aspaltuhin)

hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 01:12 PM

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Big development soon in this area. Will this be the Camella La Union? It is said to open anytime this year along SF-SJ by-pas road according to my friend working at Camella Candon

hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 01:14 PM

Mitsubishi La Union Update

It seems it nears completion

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hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 01:15 PM

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Pegasus Hotel (sana color blue at white nalang para naman Greek na greek ang dating, babagay sa pangalan ng hotel)

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Petron Gasoline Station

hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 01:16 PM

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Before San Juan Town Proper

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May 25th, 2012, 01:17 PM

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hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 05:09 PM

Photos are from: Henry Marcella

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hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 05:09 PM

Photos are from: Henry Marcella

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hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 05:11 PM

Photos are from: Henry Marcella

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hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 05:13 PM

Views of the Resort from a model unit

Photos are from: Henry Marcella

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hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 05:14 PM

Completed Units

Photos are from: Henry Marcella

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hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 05:43 PM

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hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 05:49 PM

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hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 05:57 PM

Sometime in April 2012

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hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 05:58 PM

Photos From Henry Marcella

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hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 06:03 PM

Some model Units

Photos by: Henry Marcella

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hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 06:04 PM

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u/c
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hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 06:15 PM

Friday, May 25, 2012

AROUND 1,700 employees of Holcim Philippines volunteered their company time for communities around their plant in Bacnotan, La Union on May 24.

The activity, which is part of the company’s centennial celebration, was conducted simultaneously with other plants located in Bulacan, Taguig, Misamis Oriental and Davao.

The La Union plant led a coastal clean-up, medical mission and a book distribution activity. The Bulacan plant employees participated in the clean-up of the Bocaue River and the Pinagrealan Cave. Other employees participated in the bloodletting activity, while the others visited a youth correctional facility and served as teachers for a day.

source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/baguio/feature/2012/05/25/holcim-philippines-reaches-out-community-223397)

mnemonick

May 25th, 2012, 06:57 PM

MANILA, Philippines - After posting a 606-percent increase in first quarter net profits, Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) is expanding its production capacity by investing roughly P1.5 billion for three more bottling lines that will be put up this year.

The company is embarking on aggressive expansion activities this year, through capacity building and widening of its distribution base, to make up for a measly one-percent growth in gross revenues last year.

In an interview following the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting held at the Palms Country Club in Alabang yesterday, PCPPI president Partho Chakrabarti said the company is seeing a more favorable business environment this year.

“We had a terrific first quarter and we hope to sustain that for the remainder of the year. We are investing more on infrastructure and increasing our capacity,” he said.

The company is pouring in around P500 to P600 million into a new plant that will be put up in La Union this year. Construction of the plant has begun and it is expected to begin operations at the end of the year. Both carbonated soft drinks (CSD) and non-carbonated beverages (NCB) will be bottled in the plant. Around 200 workers will be employed in the plant.

Read More... (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=66&articleId=810714)

hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2012, 11:32 PM

^^ Yuhoo, another multi-hundred million investment for La Union :cheers:

hugodiekonig

May 26th, 2012, 05:16 PM

construction of Mc Donalds Agoo temporarily suspended dahil sa court order kaya walang mga workers kanina doon at tinanggal narin ang mga fences

hugodiekonig

May 26th, 2012, 05:22 PM

^^ abangan din ang possible press releases regarding this

It could be that hindi dumaan sa tamang proseso ang pagpapagiba sa Museo. Biglaan nalang kasi, so hindi rin masisisi na hindi na nakapagprotesta ang mga Taga Agoo dahil nagiba na ang museo alangan kokontrahin pa eh nagiba na

hugodiekonig

May 26th, 2012, 05:31 PM

26 May 2012

By YOLANDA L. PUNSALAN

THIS is one most meaningful fashion statement from Sen. Loren Legarda.

Legarda, chair of the Senate Committee on Cultural Communities, gathered various Philippine fabrics and other ethnographic accessories, including those from her own collection, and came up with the country’s first permanent textile galleries at the National Museum.

The traditional textiles featured in the “Hibla ng Lahing Pilipino Textile Galleries” show

A male weaver from La Union at the exhibition’s inauguration displayed his skill using the foot loom, which is wider and can produce more complicated patterns. “I can finish a hand towel in 45 minutes and sell it at P100,” he said.

read more at source (http://verafiles.org/hibla-shows-role-of-textiles-in-uniting-filipinos/)

hugodiekonig

May 26th, 2012, 05:56 PM

Mc Donalds Agoo

ayan at wala na ang fence at natigil ang construction

Photo taken, 7:45 AM, May 26, 2012

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mund88

May 26th, 2012, 09:42 PM

nakakalungkot naman! sana maayos na yan

park hyun wun

May 27th, 2012, 01:53 AM

hays..... yan na ang problema

hugodiekonig

May 27th, 2012, 03:56 AM

nakakalungkot naman! sana maayos na yan

sa opinyon ko lang ha, sana iyang court order na iyan, kung ano man yan, sana ay inilabas nalang bago pa giniba ang museo. Nagiba na eh, edi ituloy nalang. Mabuti sana kung hindi pa nagigiba edi wala sana nagawa ang lahat ng involved sa McDo na mai-locate ang store nila diyan sa Museo.

hugodiekonig

May 27th, 2012, 04:00 AM

hays..... yan na ang problema

isu garod. sana noon paman wala nang gusot iyang paggiba sa museo. Buglaan nalang kasi nagiba ang museo without public consultation I guess

seabeeman

May 27th, 2012, 04:39 AM

Gawin na lang Filipino restaurant.

hugodiekonig

May 27th, 2012, 04:41 AM

Gawin na lang Filipino restaurant.

+1

Kubong Sawali o Rosebowl parang sa Bauang at Baguio

hugodiekonig

May 27th, 2012, 04:56 AM

Rosario, La Union

May 26, 2012

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hugodiekonig

May 27th, 2012, 04:57 AM

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hugodiekonig

May 27th, 2012, 04:57 AM

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hugodiekonig

May 27th, 2012, 04:58 AM

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seabeeman

May 27th, 2012, 04:58 AM

Ang baduy naman ng pangalan, Friendship!

hugodiekonig

May 27th, 2012, 04:59 AM

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hugodiekonig

May 27th, 2012, 04:59 AM

Ang baduy naman ng pangalan, Friendship!

may branch din sila sa San Jose City sa Nueva Ecija :lol: natawa nga rin instructor ko sa pangalan ng mall noong nagpunta siya doon hehehehe

hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 12:56 AM

Philippine Daily Inquirer
4:32 am | Monday, May 28th, 2012

Lawmakers from the tobacco-growing provinces in northern Luzon will block the passage of the sin tax reform bill next month unless its proponents agree to a compromise that could water down further the proposed increase in taxes on cigarettes and alcoholic drinks.

La Union Representative Victor Ortega said he met with Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. last week to push the northern Luzon bloc’s proposal to adopt a three-tier tax system for cigarette products in place of the two-tier tax system approved in the House committee on ways and means three weeks ago.

“We are fighting not for any interest. We are fighting for the tobacco farmers,” said Ortega, citing the adverse impact of a two-tier tax system on low-cost cigarettes that use local tobacco as raw material.

“The Speaker will talk to them,” said Ortega, referring to the group of Cavite Representative Joseph E.A. Abaya, author of the sin tax reform bill, House Bill No. 5727.

read more at source (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/201751/northern-bloc-lawmakers-oppose-sin-tax-measure)

hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 01:05 AM

Halo Halo :cool:

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Photo from: Mated Madrid-Ancheta via Halo Halo de Iloko facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2622661424449&set=t.100000192752238&type=3&theater)

hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 10:29 AM

Sunday, May 27, 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – Arrest warrants for wanted persons are now available online.

The Philippine National Police launched the electronic warrant (e-warrant) and electronic rogues (e-rogue) gallery here Wednesday to make it easier for the police to arrest criminals.

“We can now browse or search the names of suspected persons with warrants and we can also download warrants of arrest for that person without going to the courts anywhere in the country,” said Senior Supt. Ramon Purugganan, La Union police director.

“This will link technically, through the computer, the warrants issued by the courts from one town, city, province or region to one another,” Purugganan added.

source (http://northphiltimes.blogspot.com/2012/05/internet-based-system-to-arrest.html)

hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 10:39 AM

April 20, 2012 - Barangays Bangcusay, Biday, Abut, Saoay, Bato, Namtutan and Mameltac

Photos are from: City of San Fernando La Union Information and Tourism Office Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.464109000281918.128502.258965577462929&type=1)

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hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 10:41 AM

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hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 10:44 AM

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Photos are from: BAUANG, LA UNION Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/bauanglaunion)

hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 02:19 PM

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On our BIG SCREENS in HD HIGH-DEFINITION
World Welterweight Championship: Pacquiao vs. Bradley
Sunday June 10, 2012 at 9 a.m. @ The Hangout Philippines

source: The Hangout! facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=449956928365682&set=a.223164411044936.73577.223162554378455&type=1&theater)

hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 02:21 PM

Sunday 27th of May 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, May 27 (PIA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 1, in collaboration with the City Health Office – Social Hygiene Clinic of San Fernando City, recently joined the whole world’s campaign on HIV (human immune virus) awareness to make issues visible, change public attitudes, and get publicity and to reach thousands of people.

During the campaign, flyers which include basic information on HIV and AIDS - the modes of transmission, myths about HIV and preventive measures- were distributed and spearheaded by the Men Oppose to Violence Against Women Everywhere (MOVE) group.

source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=7&archives=20&article=321337908222)

hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 03:06 PM

Suman!!!

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hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 03:17 PM

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Charlie O. Balanon-PITO-La Union

National and local government executives and experts and leaders in waste management gathered for the 2012 Philippines-Korea Joint Workshop on Recycling Technology at the Discovery Suites, Ortigas Center, Pasig City on May 16, 2012.

The workshop was aimed in introducing new recycling technologies developed by the R&D Center for Valuable Recycling (RDCVR) of Korea to government agencies, local government units (LGUs), research institutions, associated industries and organizations in the Philippines.

The La Union delegation was from the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU), San Fernando City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) and Bauang Mayor Eulogio Clarence Martin P. De Guzman III.

The joint workshop was made possible with the joint cooperation of the Department of Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB), Solid Waste Management Association of the Philippines (SWAPP) and RDCVR-Korea.

Read more at source: La Union Information and Tourism Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=435791633106107&set=a.208595342492405.55111.204145946270678&type=1&theater)

:cheers:

hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 03:23 PM

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By Julius A. Manabat

As part of the Provincial Government of La Union’s celebration of the National Heritage Month, an Art exhibit was arranged at the first floor lobby of the Provincial Capitol building it featured the works of Czarina A. Calinawagan, a native of San Fernando City, La Union; Julian Almirol; and Edmund Andrada- local visual artists from the University of the Philippines- Baguio City.

The event aims to bring consciousness and appreciation to the immensity of the Philippine art and culture in connection to the theme “TAOID: Crossing, Caring, Carrying on…”. The theme depicts the different facets of Filipino culture and reminds all Filipinos to preserve time-treasured culture and traditions which were deemed very vital in the formation of our society.

The opening of the art exhibit was spearheaded by Gov. Manuel C. Ortega and his better-half, Madamme Geraldine R. Ortega assisted by Board Member Francisco “Kit” Oretga, Jr. representatives from the Philippine Information Agency-Region I and Department of Tourism Region-I and DILG-La Union Office and members of the Governor’s Cabinet.

read more of the article at source: La Union Information and Tourism Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=435788226439781&set=a.208595342492405.55111.204145946270678&type=1&theater)

hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 03:31 PM

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hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 03:32 PM

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hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 03:41 PM

Photos are from: Luna, La Union Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373217102736357&set=a.373214939403240.87270.193113360746733&type=3&theater)

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Nobles Tower, Brgy. Darigayos

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hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 03:42 PM

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hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 03:43 PM

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hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 03:46 PM

Photos are from: Luna, La Union Facebook

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hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 03:47 PM

Photos are from: Luna, La Union Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373311759393558&set=a.373214939403240.87270.193113360746733&type=3&theater)

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hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 03:49 PM

Photos are from: Luna, La Union Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373251286066272&set=a.373214939403240.87270.193113360746733&type=3&theater)

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hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 03:53 PM

May ganito din palang pottery sa Luna

Photos are from: Luna, La Union Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373256962732371&set=a.373214939403240.87270.193113360746733&type=3&theater)

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hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 03:54 PM

More of Barrientos Pottery

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hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 03:58 PM

Photos are from: Luna, La Union Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373285726062828&set=a.373214939403240.87270.193113360746733&type=3&theater)

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hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 04:03 PM

:omg: I never knew this place until now

Photos are from: Luna, La Union Facebook
(http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373316512726416&set=a.373214939403240.87270.193113360746733&type=3&theater)
Sana gawing parang sa Intramuros na may cafeteria and be preserved. i-promote na heritage site uli ito sa La Union

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hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 04:10 PM

More of Ermita Magallanes in Luna

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hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 04:15 PM

Nacionales Bibingka
Sto. Domingo Sur, Luna, La Union

Photos are from: Luna, La Union Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373317142726353&set=a.373214939403240.87270.193113360746733&type=3&theater)

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hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 04:17 PM

Uncle Tom Sukang Iloko
Sto. Domingo Sur, Luna, La Union

Photos are from: Luna, La Union Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373317309393003&set=a.373214939403240.87270.193113360746733&type=3&theater)

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hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 04:20 PM

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hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 04:22 PM

Photos are from: Luna, La Union Facebook

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hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 04:24 PM

Parang sa Museo ng Barasoain sa Malolos City, Bulacan

Photos are from: Luna, La Union Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373321829392551&set=a.373214939403240.87270.193113360746733&type=3&theater)

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hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 04:27 PM

:omg: I want to go to Luna someday!!! So many beautiful places to visit here. Hopefully its local tourism council would have more funds and would continue striving further to promote their place. Sana tulungan din sila ng DOT and DTI

seabeeman

May 28th, 2012, 04:31 PM

hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 04:32 PM

photo by: Alber Abet Carbajal posted in NATIVES OF LA UNION Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=409758039057335&set=o.36219002972&type=1&theater)

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hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 04:35 PM

Nice! Old church ng Luna to?

yup, maybe. Baka dating parokya ito ng Luna noong sinaunang panahon. Sana ay may mag-document din ng history nito parang sa Pindangan ruins sa San Fernando

hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 05:10 PM

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Photo by: Bobby Baradi

Before:

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my photo

hugodiekonig

May 28th, 2012, 05:25 PM

chris_tian

May 29th, 2012, 03:39 AM

More of Ermita Magallanes in Luna

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this is situated inside the cemetery, it is quite similar to Vigan.

chris_tian

May 29th, 2012, 03:46 AM

napuntahan ko na rin ang Occalong falls, ang tirik ng dadaanan but worth pag nandun ka na. May store din doon na maliit for refreshment.

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chris_tian

May 29th, 2012, 03:50 AM

DMMMSU School of Fisheries in Paraoir, Balaoan, La Union

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chris_tian

May 29th, 2012, 04:02 AM

share of more Balaoan roads, sana hindi pa nila maisip mag road widening dito sa first district, I like it more laidback and green.

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hugodiekonig

May 29th, 2012, 04:24 AM

ang ganda ng Balaoan! Ang ganda dn ng kalsada! :cheers: :banana:

hugodiekonig

May 29th, 2012, 10:07 AM

By Miriaflor Rimando

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, May 28 -- The theme of National Heritage Month, which is celebrated in May, is “Taoid: Crossing, Caring, Carrying on…” The event is aimed at providing each one a glimpse of the past, and how this shapes the present and the future. It is also a recognition and celebration of the different aspects of our national cultural heritage–our traditional art forms and practices, important cultural structures both movable and immovable.

The National Heritage Month was first observed in 2004, and is mandated under Proclamation No. 439 on August 11, 2003. This is in recognition of the need to create among the people a consciousness, respect, and pride for the legacies of Filipino cultural history, and love of country.

In La Union, the Provincial Capitol launched a simple art gallery participated in by various local artists from Isabela, Baguio City and La Union. Some of the artists’ masterpieces 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.

In La Union, we see the Pindangan Ruins, a remnant of the oldest church, symbolizes the union of two sitios here in San Fernando City: San Vicente de Balanac, a coastal village, and San Guillermo de Dalangdang. Although the church was damaged due to earthquake, it is still indeed a place of serenity.

Another historical vestige here is the Bacsil Ridge which was the battleground of defending Filipino soldiers against the invading Japanese soldiers in 1945. This always reminds us of the heroes of the past who fought for our freedom. (ANL/MBR-PIA 1 La Union)

source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?searchID=U&article=2091338177724)

oanari

May 29th, 2012, 12:18 PM

DMMMSU School of Fisheries in Paraoir, Balaoan, La Union

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Ang Paraoir ay dating barangay ng Luna, La Union. Dating landlocked municipality dati ang Balaoan, pero gusto rin nilang magkaroon ng dagat. So "binili" nila ang Paraoir from Luna, pero may sabi sabi na malaki daw yung naibulsa nung mayor at that time. Paraoir was once a big barangay, and area noon ay between Bacnotan and Darigayos river. Pero nung napunta sa Balaoan, Almeida was created as a separate barangay. Paraoir beaches are nicer than Darigayos or Nalvo beaches. Luna could have traded Paraoir with barangays Pantar Norte, Pantar Sur and Sinapangan from Balaoan, para mas malawak ang access nila sa national highway (Manila North Road). At hindi rin nabawasan ang area ng Luna. Lumaki ang area ng Balaoan, lumiit naman ang Luna.

hugodiekonig

May 29th, 2012, 12:27 PM

Ang Paraoir ay dating barangay ng Luna, La Union. Dating landlocked municipality dati ang Balaoan, pero gusto rin nilang magkaroon ng dagat. So "binili" nila ang Paraoir from Luna, pero may sabi sabi na malaki daw yung naibulsa nung mayor at that time. Paraoir was once a big barangay, and area noon ay between Bacnotan and Darigayos river. Pero nung napunta sa Balaoan, Almeida was created as a separate barangay. Paraoir beaches are nicer than Darigayos or Nalvo beaches. Luna could have traded Paraoir with barangays Pantar Norte, Pantar Sur and Sinapangan from Balaoan, para mas malawak ang access nila sa national highway (Manila North Road). At hindi rin nabawasan ang area ng Luna. Lumaki ang area ng Balaoan, lumiit naman ang Luna.

matagal na ba since naging part ng Balaoan ang Paraoir?

Magaganda ang beaches nito but sadly dahil sa pollution brought about by the nearby Holcim plant ay medyo naging polluted ang waters nito, but efforts have been made to revive the beach.

hugodiekonig

May 29th, 2012, 12:29 PM

Narinig ko rin na may territorial dispute rin ang Bacnotan and Balaoan noon regarding sa location ng Holcim. Ang Plant kasi ay nasa Quirino, Bacnotan pero ang minahan ay nasa nearby Paraoir, Balaoan. Syempre malaking kumpanya ang Holcim at anumang taxes na magegenerate mula rito ay magiging malaking tulong para sa bayan kung saan siya nakarehistro. Both municipalities had claims sa Holcim until later on napunta sa Bacnotan ang Holcim. Naunang naging 1st class municipality ang Bacnotan kaysa sa Balaoan. Sa Balaoan naman ang may pinakamalaking share ng RA 7177 or the Tobacco Excise Tax kaya naging 1st class town narin ang Balaoan dahil rito

hugodiekonig

May 29th, 2012, 12:41 PM

Paraoir photo: sa likod din ata yan ng Paraoir National High School diba?

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hugodiekonig

May 29th, 2012, 01:50 PM

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my photos
taken this afternoon

I love here. Ang lawak! Kumpleto pa magmula sa furniture, fixtures, home decor, home tools and accessories, etc. Ok lang din ang presyo. kakaunti nga lang ang pumupunta rito na bumibili. Dapat ay tanggalin nila ang pader sa harapan nila para kitang kita mula sa Highway mas open at mas pupuntahan ng tao

hugodiekonig

May 29th, 2012, 01:57 PM

seabeeman

May 29th, 2012, 04:29 PM

park hyun wun

May 29th, 2012, 05:00 PM

Im curiuos about this. ANo nangyari dito?

----- correct nyo ko if im wrong... ang darigayos ata nun ay parang daan ng mga americano laban sa hapon.. dito ata pumunta ang submarine before na hndi namamalayan ng mga hapon..... at maramimng taga la union at ilocos ang kasama nila noon at nakalagay ang mga pangalan.. sa likod mg pics...

oanari

May 29th, 2012, 05:21 PM

matagal na ba since naging part ng Balaoan ang Paraoir?

Magaganda ang beaches nito but sadly dahil sa pollution brought about by the nearby Holcim plant ay medyo naging polluted ang waters nito, but efforts have been made to revive the beach.

I'm not really sure, pero mga late 80s or early 90s yata nangyari.

Magaganda talaga ang beaches ng Paraoir at saka mababaw pa rin kahit nasa 25-30 meters ka kalayo from the shore. Hindi gaya sa mga beaches from Rimos 5 all the way to Magallanes na malalim na kahit 5-10 meters from the shore lang kalayo.

hugodiekonig

May 29th, 2012, 05:27 PM

I'm not really sure, pero mga late 80s or early 90s yata nangyari.

Magaganda talaga ang beaches ng Paraoir at saka mababaw pa rin kahit nasa 25-30 meters ka kalayo from the shore. Hindi gaya sa mga beaches from Rimos 5 all the way to Magallanes na malalim na kahit 5-10 meters from the shore lang kalayo.

Gusto ko rin pumunta sa Paraoir. Mabuti at mismong Holcim narin ang isa sa mga tumutulong na mapangalagaan ang mga baches doon

Heto, net find

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hugodiekonig

May 29th, 2012, 05:46 PM

The following are the complete list of winners and runners-up.

HALL OF FAME:

City Governments

Davao City
Legaspi City
Maasin City

Municipal Governments

Calauag, Quezon
Talisayan, Misamis Oriental

RED ORCHID AWARDEES:

City Governments

Balanga City
Dipolog City
Iloilo City
Marikina City
Roxas City
Santiago City

Municipal Governments

Alamada, North Cotabato
Amlan, Negros Oriental
Anilao, Iloilo
Bauang, La Union
Bindoy, Negros Oriental
Buenavista, Guimaras
Calatrava Romblon
Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya
Dumalag, Capiz
Dumingag, Zamboanga del Norte
Dupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya
Dupax del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya
Esperanza, Agusan del Sur
Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat
Mabinay, Negros Oriental
Naval, Biliran
Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya
Solano, Nueva Vizcaya
Tantanan, South Cotabato
Tupi, South Cotabato
San Juan, La Union
San Juan, Southern Leyte
Veruela, Agusan del Sur
Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya
Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental

Government Hospitals

Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center
Barlig District Hospital
Bicol Medical Center
Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital
Bicol Sanitarium
Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Hospital
Cotabato Regional and Medical Center
Don Jose Monfort Medical Center Extension Hospital
Dr. Paulino J. Garcia Memorial Research and Medical Center
Jose B. Lingad Memorial Regional Hospital
Luis Hora Memorial Regional Hospital
Lung Center of the Philippines
Mariano Marcos Memorial Medical Center
Mariveles Mental Hospital
Mayoyao District Hospital
National Children's Hospital
Northern Mindanao Medical Center
Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Hospital
Ospital ng Palawan
Quirino Memorial Medical Center
Region 1 Medical Center
Southern Isabela General Hospital
Tagaytay Treatment and Rehabilitation Center
Talisay District Hospital
Veterans Regional Hospital
Western Visayas Medical Center
Western Visayas Sanitarium
Zamboanga City Medical Center

Government Offices

Butuan City Jail
Civil Service Commission - Region 1
Commission on Population- CAR
Department of Education - Region 1
Land Transportation - Region 10
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
National Food Authority - Santiago City
Nueva Vizcaya Police Provincial Office
Provincial Health Office - Nueva Vizcaya
Provincial Health Office - Misamis Occidental
Santiago City Police Office
68 Infantry "KAAGAPAY" Battalion, 2ID, PA, (AFP) – Region 12

DOH Centers for Health Development (CHDs)

CHD – Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), 3-time winner
CHD – SoCCSKSarGen (Region 12), 3-time winner
CHD - Ilocos (Region 1)
CHD- Central Luzon (Region 3)
CHD - CaLaBaRZon (Region 4-A)
CHD – Bicol (Region 5)
CHD – Western Visayas (Region 6)
CHD – Central Visayas (Region 7)
CHD – CARAGA
CHD - Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)

PINK ORCHID AWARDEES

City Government

Kidapawan City

Municipal Government

Sablan, Benguet

Government Hospitals

Ballesteros District Hospital
Bataan General Hospital
Caraga Regional Hospital
Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital
Dr. Paulino J. Garcia Memorial Research and Medical Center- Talavera Extension
Kapangan Medicare Community Hospital
Lt. Tidang Memorial Hospital
Rizal Medical Center
St. Anthony Mother and Child Hospital
San Lorenzo Ruiz Women's Hospital

DOH CHDs

CHD – Cagayan Valley (Region 2)
CHD – MiMaRoPa (Region 4-B)
CHD – Eastern Visayas (Region 8)
CHD – Northern Mindanao (Region 10)
CHD – Davao (Region 11)
CHD – Metro Manila (NCR)

WHITE ORCHID AWARDEES

City Governments

City of San Fernando, La Union
Surigao City
Tuguegarao City

Government Hospital

Southern Philippines Medical Center

CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION

Government Offices
Department of Budget and Management - Region 10
Department of Education - Region10
Department of Education - Misamis Occidental
Provincial Health Office - Compostela Valley

source (http://www.doh.gov.ph/content/doh-red-orchid-awards-moving-lgus-be-tobacco-free)

hugodiekonig

May 29th, 2012, 05:53 PM

Villa Marand, Bauang

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Patunay na mabenta ngayon ang mga real estate properties basta may pera ang tao

oanari

May 29th, 2012, 06:18 PM

Im curiuos about this. ANo nangyari dito?

This camp used to be the General Headquarters of the United States Army Forces in the Philippines-Northern Luzon (USAFIP-NL). I believe it was built in 1944, and named it "Camp Spencer" in honor of an army private who died fighting the Japanese as a guerrilla. Mayroon din daw dating airport dito, but when the Philippine Army closed this camp, nawala na rin yung airport. It was also in this camp where the American and Filipino planned their mission against Gen. Yamashita. And when Yamashita surrendered in Kiangan, he was imprisoned in this camp until he went to trial and executed in Laguna. Ginawang military shrine to nung panahon ni Ramos, I believe 1994- or 1995

oanari

May 29th, 2012, 06:28 PM

----- correct nyo ko if im wrong... ang darigayos ata nun ay parang daan ng mga americano laban sa hapon.. dito ata pumunta ang submarine before na hndi namamalayan ng mga hapon..... at maramimng taga la union at ilocos ang kasama nila noon at nakalagay ang mga pangalan.. sa likod mg pics...

yup, you are right, dito nagpupunta ang mga american submarine noong WWII para magdala ng mga armas, ammo, medecine, etc. para sa mga guerrillas. Walang garrisoned ng Japanese soldiers noon sa Luna town proper dahil ang garrisoned nila ay nasa Balaoan which is 6-7km away.

mund88

May 29th, 2012, 06:40 PM

@hugo

may nakita kabang bentang perforated metal mesh sa citi hardware? TIA

hugodiekonig

May 30th, 2012, 02:22 AM

@hugo

may nakita kabang bentang perforated metal mesh sa citi hardware? TIA

hindi ko nagalugad ang buong citi hardware malamang meron iyon.

hugodiekonig

May 30th, 2012, 02:37 AM

^^ nakita ko ring gamit niyan ay sa mga tren ng LRT2 kapag Sabado at Linggo ay iyan ang material na idinidikit nila sa lateral surface ng tren para sa mga advertisement purposes

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hugodiekonig

May 30th, 2012, 02:40 AM

Photos are from: Bobby Baradi

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Fluvial Parade

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Sand Art Contest

hugodiekonig

May 30th, 2012, 01:14 PM

By Monette H. Herrera
Wednesday 30th of May 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, May 30 (PIA) -- The La Union Provincial Police Office (LUPPO) reported that about 18 thousand assorted seedling trees were already planted by its police personnel in the province particularly from Sudipen to Rosario beginning February up to present.

This is in support to Executive Order No. 26 ordering and declaring the implementation of the National Greening Program as a government priority issued by President Benigno S. Aquino III, which seeks to preserve and protect the environment.

read more at source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1901338264034)

hugodiekonig

May 30th, 2012, 01:31 PM

May 2, 2012
Poster: Ben Kritz

Ricardo B. Ramos, the Executive Director of the Citizens’ Infrastructure Integrity WatchDog (InfraWatch) group, is having none of that, however, and issued a sharp rebuttal of the CNN editorial:

“InfraWatch vehemently condemns the unprecedented and wanton destruction by the Department of Public Works & Highways (DWPH) of good concrete and well-paved asphalt national roads and bridges across the archipelago from Luzon to Visayas and Mindanao in order to concrete them again. These demolitions and then concreting works done by the DWPH are an absolute waste of billions of pesos of public funds that can be used to rebuild other national roads and bridges that are really in dire need of rehabilitation and improvement or upgrading.

“In Luzon, the DPWH under the leadership of Secretary Rogelio S. Singson has already destroyed public infrastructure that are still in good working conditions in the provinces of Tarlac, Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte and in Benguet. In Tarlac, the home-province of the president Benigno S. Aquino III, the contractor of DPWH has already demolished kilometers of well-paved concrete road with asphalt overlay and concreted them worth several hundred million pesos. The same dubious contracts with the DPWH have been done in Pangasinan and Benguet, but to a lesser extent than in Tarlac. In La Union, DPWH has started to destroy well-paved roads (concrete with asphalt overlay) in Caba, Bauang, San Fernando and Balaoan.

“Based on the public works projects along the Manila North Road from Tarlac to Ilocos Norte and in Benguet worth close to Php 2.0 Billion inspected by InfraWatch, more than half of these projects valued at least Php 1.0 Billion are complete waste of precious and scarce public funds. They include the demolition of existing good concrete and asphalt roads in Tarlac, Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte and Benguet, as well as the useless concrete widening of the shoulders to four lanes. Good concrete roads (inner lanes) are also unnecessarily asphalted because the additional outer lanes are built higher by at least five centimeters or two inches. This questionable practice of the DPWH is apparently done to increase the total cost of the road projects.”

Of course, those familiar with the country would probably characterize deep-rooted corruption in local road projects as something of a Philippine tradition, and not one that Aquino or his officials are likely to be able to break even under the best of circumstances. And even giving the DPWH the benefit of the doubt that costs for some projects have been reduced in real terms, there is no getting around the very visible fact that far less infrastructure development is being undertaken in the Aquino era in comparison to the term of his predecessor and archenemy, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

continue reading (http://grbusinessonline.com/wp/?author=1)

hugodiekonig

May 30th, 2012, 01:38 PM

“Based on the public works projects along the Manila North Road from Tarlac to Ilocos Norte and in Benguet worth close to Php 2.0 Billion inspected by InfraWatch, more than half of these projects valued at least Php 1.0 Billion are complete waste of precious and scarce public funds. They include the demolition of existing good concrete and asphalt roads in Tarlac, Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte and Benguet, as well as the useless concrete widening of the shoulders to four lanes. Good concrete roads (inner lanes) are also unnecessarily asphalted because the additional outer lanes are built higher by at least five centimeters or two inches. This questionable practice of the DPWH is apparently done to increase the total cost of the road projects.”

simply ouch. Talo uli ang mga mamamayan rito. what a waste of public money! Dapat sana ang concrete pavement ay around 4 inches lang, tapos manipis nalang sana yung asphalt cover, say 2 inches. Dapat ay mas mababaw nalang ang hukay para sa mga ginagawang concrete shoulders at least. I remember since early 2000s ay makailang beses na nagpatong ng concrete, kahit maganda pa naman ang surface ay pinapatungan parin uli ng panibangong asphalt

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hugodiekonig

May 30th, 2012, 03:13 PM

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hugodiekonig

May 30th, 2012, 04:44 PM

opening na bukas sa mcdo pnb!

hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 02:19 AM

From a post by: KC Canlas
source: spreadsomeawesome.com (http://spreadsomeawesome.com/2012/05/30/thunderbird-resorts-poro-point-in-san-fernando-la-union/)

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Ever since I started searching for awesome places to visit in and out of the country, the Cyclades in Greece has been one of my dream destinations. I have not made this dream come true yet but that won’t keep me from searching and going nearer places that look like Santorini or Mykonos. Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point is a Santorini-inspired beach resort found in the surfing capital of the Philippines – La Union. It offers a modern Mediterranean setting with its cubical and spherical structures, whitewashed-like finish, and sky blue highlights here and there.

Even at first sight, it’s easy to fall in love with Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point. The matrimony of white and blue walls is perfect sight to see for a summer getaway. Its enticing appeal draws people into it because it perfectly complements the roaring waves in the sea and the clarity of the summer sky.

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hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 02:21 AM

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The Point Residences

Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point offers luxury residential Villas for people who want to own a private spot in this Mediterranean-inspired community. They also provide attractive investment packages through the Villa Rental Programme. If you are interested in having your own Villa at Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point, just give them a call.

source: spreadsomeawesome.com (http://spreadsomeawesome.com/2012/05/30/thunderbird-resorts-poro-point-in-san-fernando-la-union/)

hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 02:27 AM

Published on Thursday, 31 May 2012 00:00
Written by WENDELL VIGILIA

TOBACCO farmers and workers from Ilocos, Cagayan Valley and La Union yesterday marched to the House of Representatives to oppose the bill increasing the taxes on tobacco and alcohol products or sin taxes, saying it would adversely affect their livelihood.

The farmers protested at the gates of the Batasang Pambasa to urge congressmen to amend House Bill 5727 and pass an equitable excise tax measure.

The stakeholders in the tobacco industry, in a position paper submitted to Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr., asked congressmen to take into account the 2.9 million farmers who depend heavily on the tobacco industry.

Asuncion Lopez, leader of the Sudipen Integrated Farmers Association of La Union, said they wanted to watch the plenary deliberations on the measure to lobby for a reasonable and moderate tax increases.

The House resumed plenary deliberations on the measure yesterday with the aim of approving the excise tax measure before Congress ends its second regular session on June 7.

source (http://www.malaya.com.ph/index.php/news/nation/5286-tobacco-farmers-protest-hikes-in-sin-tax-reform-bill)

hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 02:47 AM

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source: Bauang Tourism Council Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=260267480748189&set=a.203158523125752.44680.170548573053414&type=1&theater)

hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 02:51 AM

Bauang is DOH Red Orchid Awardee for 2012!

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source: BAUANG, LA UNION Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150817650438204&set=a.365147188203.146283.336893718203&type=1&theater)

Other La Union LGUs who are also recipients of the award

San Juan - Red Orchid (Highest award)
San Fernando City - White Orchid

:cheers::banana:

hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 06:21 AM

Now Open, Mc Donalds PNB La Union!

The Third Mc Donalds Store in San Fernando located at the very heart of the city.

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hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 06:22 AM

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hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 06:25 AM

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With Papa Chen of Binondo Girl - Mr. Richard Yap
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hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 06:25 AM

hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 06:39 AM

Photos are from: Luna, La Union Facebook

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hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 06:40 AM

hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 06:41 AM

Photos are from: Luna, La Union Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373256962732371&set=a.373214939403240.87270.193113360746733&type=3&theater)

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hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 06:41 AM

hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 06:42 AM

Photos are from: Luna, La Union Facebook
(http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=373316512726416&set=a.373214939403240.87270.193113360746733&type=3&theater)

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hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 06:42 AM

hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 06:43 AM

hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 06:44 AM

hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 06:44 AM

hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 07:15 AM

mnemonick

May 31st, 2012, 08:05 AM

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With Papa Chen of Binondo Girl - Mr. Richard Yap

Hala, bat nasa McDo sya? Diba Chowking sya? :lol::lol::lol:

mnemonick

May 31st, 2012, 08:07 AM

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Imagine these pictures without the wires, astig na astig, bat kasi di nauso sa pinas ang underground wires :(

hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 08:38 AM

Hala, bat nasa McDo sya? Diba Chowking sya? :lol::lol::lol:

Wahaaha baka lumipat na

Sana pati rin si Xian Lim pumunta rito hehehe

hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 08:41 AM

Imagine these pictures without the wires, astig na astig, bat kasi di nauso sa pinas ang underground wires :(

Definitely! Dito paman din sana ang mkikita ang pinakamagandang view sa city if only without these wires

hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 01:16 PM

Article by: William Jun Garcia
Posted date 05-30-2012

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A united effort by the city and other government agencies and schools concerned in order to curb or lessen traffic problems in schools along the national highway during the school opening and subsequent rush hours on weekdays, will be launched on June 1, Friday at the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-Mid La Union Campus, with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).

Last Tuesday, San Fernando City Mayor Pablo C. Ortega met with Philippine National Police (PNP) regional director PCSupt. Franklin Jesus Bucayu; La Union Police Provincial Office director PSSupt Ramon Purugganan; Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Eng. Elpidio Paragas; Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Regional management Council, represented by port manager Silverio Mangaoang, Jr;

Land Transportation Office (LTO) officer-in-charge director Francis Ray Almora; Holcim Philippines representatives, traffic personnel and barangay chairmen of Sevilla, Carlatan and Catbangen; school representatives of Christ The King College (CKC) High School, DMMMSU and St, Louis College (SLC); and the City Media Bureau, represented by officer in charge Anne hazel Flores, to discuss the details of the devised plan and try to implement them by the start of classes on June 4, 11 and 13, school opening of the CKC, DMMMSU and SLC respectively.

The MOA focuses "on the improvement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic along national highway fronting DMMSU Mid-Campus, CKCHS and SLC."

The said schools are all located in the national highway and are the perennial cause of traffic snarls during school days and also during rush hours, particularly during 6 to 9 AM and 4 to 7 PM.

Among those discussed were the moving of a pedestrian lane from the northern portion of the national road to the south of DMMSU’s front gate for easy flow of vehicles; setting-up of loading and unloading bays and no parking zones; and one-entry and one- exit at the front gates;

the removal of barriers and setting a permanent loading and unloading areas in front of the SLC and the enforcement of the no-parking zones, as suggested by Mayor Ortega; and the strict implementation of traffic penalities in these areas through the enactment of city ordinances that would subsequently be imposed after a one-month dry-run, as suggested by Liga ng Barangay vice president Ramon C. Ortega;

At the CKCHS, the designation of tricycle, bus and public utility jeeps’ loading and unloading sites and the implementation of the No-U-turn and No- Left- turn and the setting of No Parking areas in front of its gate.

Gen. Bucayu tapped on barangay chairmen Rodolfo Bacani of Carlatan; Rodolfo Milanes of Sevilla and Ferdinand Versoza of Catbangen to coordinate with traffic personnel and the city traffic aides to help control traffic in these places.

He added that there maybe some impatience from the general public in the implementation of the new plan but urged them to bear with it as it is to provide a semblance of orderliness, safety and security of both the students, the riding public and the pedestrians.

Mayor Ortega added that the on-going construction of the overpass in front of the Lorma College and Hospital along the national highway in barangay Carlatan maybe finished by June to ease traffic jam in the north.

Aong with Lorma, there are also plans to built overpasses next, at the DMMMSU in the south and at the SLC in Lingsat.

It is expected that these laid out plan, adding the finishing of the new overpass in Lorma, a frequent traffic congested-area, would be a relief to both the motorists, students and pedestrians this school year.

Mayor Ortega and Gen. Bucayu each also asked the media to help in the education and information drive for the plan, also dubbed as the traffic discipline.

Signatories of the MOA, aside from the said officials, would also include Andrew M. White of Holcim; Rolly Bersola , San Fernando City chief of police; Veniedo O. Reyeas, DPWH regional director; Rev. Fr. Gilbert B. Sales, CICM, SLC president; Sis. Teresita Lara, ICM, school directress of CKCHS; and Dr. Reynalso M. Laudencia, DMMMSU-MLUC chancellor.

source: The Official Website of San Fernando City (http://www.sanfernandocity.gov.ph/news/news245.php)

hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 01:17 PM

^^ haaay salamat ng marami. Mabuti at napansin din ang problema sa trapiko at ginagawan na ng paraan. sana ay magmaterialize ito lahat agad agad. :cheers: As a daily commuter, I always notice about those traffic jams in the different areas in the city

296619

May 31st, 2012, 01:32 PM

@hugo, usong uso ang mcdo sa SFC a...:)

296619

May 31st, 2012, 01:34 PM

si papa chen, nkasama ko yan sa commercial ng chowking dati. Syempre siya ang lead...

hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 02:29 PM

si papa chen, nkasama ko yan sa commercial ng chowking dati. Syempre siya ang lead...

McDo na siguro siya ngayon hehehehe

hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 02:32 PM

@hugo, usong uso ang mcdo sa SFC a...:)

malakas ang fastfood business rito sa san fernando. 24/7 na yung 2 jollibee rito, KFC at itong kabubukas na McDonalds. Mga biyahero pa-Norte galing ng Manila and Baguio ay madalas mag-stop over rito sa San Fernando.

hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 02:42 PM

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By: Israel O. Rudio, PITO, LU

La Union affirmed its growing tourism industry as the Poro Point Boardwalk in San Fernando City glowed during the 1st ever Sillag Festival of Lights on April 28, 2012.

Thanksgiving Mass at the Poro Point Management Corporation (PPMC) Board Room and Trade Fair Opening Grounds opened morning activities, while the Philippine Marine Drum and Bugle Corps (PMDBC) signaled the start of the festival at 3:00 pm as it gave its initial performance from the Thunderbird Resorts Main Entrance up to the Boardwalk. Tourists were greeted by an air show which was highlighted by a formation and exhibition of participated a light aircraft, 12 ultra light aircrafts and two Paragliders. Kids were entertained by unicyclists, jugglers and clowns and treated with free face-painting sessions. Simultaneously, a Memorandum of Agreement on the Adopt-a-Lighthouse Project between PPMC and the Philippine Coast Guard was signed at the lighthouse area.

The main performance of the Marines surprised the audience with its collection of modern upbeat songs and and wowed the viewers as they fired a couple of blank shots and displayed their renowned snappy posture during the Silent Drill Exhibition.

As visitors were waiting for the arrival of the participating boats in the Lantern Fluvial Parade from nearby Brgy. Pagudpud, a program was held at the Amphitheater which included a Bubble and Magic Show and performances from the Philippine Marine Band and Christine’s Note. In his speech, Bases Conversion and Development Authority Chairman Felicito Payumo congratulated the PPMC Administration led by Chairman Ives Q. Nisce for the success of Sillag despite the short time allotted for preparation. For his part, Gov. Manuel C. Ortega thanked BCDA and PPMC for their continued support to the development undertakings of his administration especially on trade and tourism. He assured his continued drive for peace and order to further improve the economic climate in the province.

When the boats arrived and anchored in front of the Boardwalk, hundreds of Hope Lanterns were released, illuminating the sky. San Fernando Bay further glistened as a 15-minute Pyromusical Show exploded and sparkled in the dark night sky. Capping the night was performance from one the country’s top bands, 6 Cycle Mind.

For the convenience of tourists, free shuttle services were provided going to and from the event venue in various strategic areas in San Fernando City. Sillag is a project led by PPMC in cooperation with the Provincial Government of La Union, City Government of San Fernando, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Tourism, ABONO Partlist and other government offices and partners from the private sector.

Distinguished guests present during the occasion include La Union 1st District Congressman Victor F. Ortega and his better half, former San Fernando City Mayor Mary Jane C. Ortega, ABONO Party-list Representative Francisco Emmanuel R. Ortega III, John Hay Management Corporation Chair Jamie Eloise Manzano-Agbayani and other provincial officials and other personalities from the business sector.

source: Province of La Union Official Website (http://launion.gov.ph/news.php?extend.289)

hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 02:56 PM

The beaches of the Province of La Union is popular as the surfing waters of the North. Its capital - San Fernando City is the gateway to get to the surfing shores of San Juan. Often missed by tourists eager to get a shot at riding the waves of La Union are various sites in San Fernando City of cultural and historical significance.

1. HEROES HILL AND FREEDOM PARK STAIRWAY
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2. ST. WILLIAM CATHEDRAL
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3. SAN FERNANDO TOWN PLAZA
Located just in front of the St. William Cathedral at the town proper.

4. MA-CHO TAOIST TEMPLE
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5. PINDANGAN RUINS
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6. LA UNION BOTANICAL GARDEN
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7. PORO POINT LIGHTHOUSE
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source: oohneh.blogspot.com (http://ooohneh.blogspot.com/2011/06/san-fernando-city-la-union.html)

hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 03:00 PM

La Union brings together its best for visiting U.S. Embassy officials

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La Union Governor Manuel C. Ortega (center) hosted the visit of U.S. Embassy political counselor Joy Yamamoto (right) to La Union province where she learned about the province’s resources, challenges, people’s hopes and dreams, and ties with the U.S.

LA UNION PROVINCE – On a sunny August morning, a 93-year-old veteran stands next to a monument dedicated to the memory of Filipinos who fought for their country’s liberation during World War II. He greets two visitors from the U.S. Embassy in Manila and recounts how, close to where he is standing, an American submarine surfaced in early 1945 with a delivery of weapons and ammunition. He describes how he and other Filipino guerrillas lugged the supplies up the mountains for an attack on the Japanese, in a battle that was a key step to the defeat of the Japanese on Luzon.

The visitors listen raptly, captivated by his tale of the brave guerrillas who climbed the mountains in the dark of night, knowing that at the top and perhaps along the way awaited the enemy. Asked whether he had been one of the “bolo men” who carried the supplies on their shoulders, the old man responds proudly: “No! I carried a rifle.”

The meeting with the old soldier, Jaime C. Corpuz, at what is now known as Camp Spencer in the municipality of Luna was one of many memorable encounters during a three-day visit to La Union province by the U.S. Embassy’s political counselor and a political assistant. It was a visit marked by warm welcomes and gracious hospitality extended by officials and people in a half dozen communities in the province that faces the South China Sea about 170 miles north of Manila.

It was an opportunity for the Embassy visitors to learn about La Union province’s resources and challenges, as well as its people’s hopes and dreams. It also was a chance for the U.S. visitors to witness the strong bonds of friendship that connect the Filipino and American peoples and to convey the U.S. government’s deep desire to build even stronger ties. Dozens of such trips to other Philippine communities are undertaken each year by the Ambassador and his staff. They help to cement personal connections that are a vital part of the Philippine-U.S. relationship.

read more at: manila.usembassy.gov (http://manila.usembassy.gov/launion.html)

hugodiekonig

May 31st, 2012, 03:26 PM

mnemonick

May 31st, 2012, 07:33 PM

^^ naaalala ko yung Bali sa Luna, lalo na yung sa may watch tower at Ermita Magallanes :cheers:

hugodiekonig

June 1st, 2012, 12:53 AM

^^ naaalala ko yung Bali sa Luna, lalo na yung sa may watch tower at Ermita Magallanes :cheers:

Wala pa actually ako napuntahan sa mga tourist spots sa Luna,nadaanan ko lang noong may pinuntahan akong blowout doon ng isang kaibigan ko.gusto kong puntahan later on. This week ko lang nalaman na may ermita church ruins doon,never heard of that before

hugodiekonig

June 1st, 2012, 12:49 PM

Thursday, 31 May 2012 20:36 Manuel T. Cayon / Reporter
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DAVAO CITY—The cheapest rice, fruits and meats are found in many markets in Mindanao, touted as the food basket of the country.

Conversely, areas in the national capital and toward the north of Luzon put up higher price tags on the same items, according to a recent National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) release on the retail prices of selected commodities and subsistence incidence by region.

While the biggest areas planted to the export variety cavendish banana are located in Davao del Norte, the cheapest latundan can be obtained in North Cotabato (91 centavos a piece), Camiguin (98 centavos), Davao del Sur and Compostela Valley (P1.02) and Sulu (P1.06). 

They are most expensive in Bulacan (P3.92), La Union (P3.49), Nueva Ecija (P3.36), Tarlac (3.26) and Zambales (P3.06).

source (http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/motoring/27945-nscb-cheapest-foods-are-in-mindanao)

Agree ang mahal ng saging dito sa La Union :ohno:

hugodiekonig

June 1st, 2012, 01:38 PM

CABA, LA UNION- A mini-grocery of agricultural products will soon be established here with the capital assistance from DSWD amounting to Php 300,000.00 to 30 members of San Cornelio Integrated Livelihood Association for Women and Men (SCILAWME).

With good repayment (rollback), SCILAWME availed the Self Employment Assistance Kaunlaran Level II, which gave them additional capital assistance and housing improvement assistance amounting to Php 10,000.00 each.

DSWD is expecting for the success of the retail project and to even expand soon. Likewise, Director Marcelo Nicomedes J. Castillo reminded them to rollback the capital seed fund so others can also avail of such government assistance.

source (http://www.fo1.dswd.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=521:dswd-assisted-group-puts-up-mini-grocery-&catid=43:press-releases&Itemid=87)

hugodiekonig

June 1st, 2012, 01:44 PM

I am impressed with the changes in this town. Ang dami nang ipinagbago. Ang linis din :okay: Here's some of my photos

Mueo de San Juan

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hugodiekonig

June 1st, 2012, 01:49 PM

Still at San Juan...

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Public Market extension under construction

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hugodiekonig

June 1st, 2012, 01:52 PM

San Juan National High School - from an old, Spanish-era building revived and integrated into a school building

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hugodiekonig

June 1st, 2012, 03:30 PM

hugodiekonig

June 1st, 2012, 03:36 PM

By BEN ROSARIO
May 31, 2012, 6:55pm

MANILA, Philippines — Heeding the appeal of tobacco farmers from Regions I and II, opposition and administration congressmen vowed yesterday to push for the approval of a more equitable “sin tax” bill to avert feared economic dislocation in the two regions.

Hundreds of tobacco farmers from Ilocos and Cagayan Valley regions braved the afternoon rains to picket the Batasan Pambansa compound and personally air their appeal to the House leadership.

Leaders of the group sought a meeting with Speaker Feliciano Belmonte to hand over their petition for congressmen to lower the tax rates on cigarettes which House Bill 5727 will raise to at least 700 percent more.

Opposition Rep. Mitos Magsaysay said she will ask the majority leadership for a more comprehensive discussion of the bill even as she warned against “railroading” the measure that had been classified as urgent by the Aquino administration.

“I am not exactly against the bill, we just need to see to it that it will be fair to all sectors affected, especially the farmers,” said Magsaysay.

Magsaysay’s appeal was echoed by administration Reps. Victor Ortega (NPC, La Union) and Ericson Singson (NPC, Ilocos Sur).

read more (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/360885/northern-farmers-seek-equitable-law)

hugodiekonig

June 1st, 2012, 03:46 PM

Halo Halo de Iloko

when empty
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when full
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Photos from: Halo Halo de Iloko Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=455204064496015&set=a.455204021162686.122454.100000192752238&type=3&theater)

hugodiekonig

June 1st, 2012, 04:00 PM

Traffic Rules/Traffic Routes imposed...

In front of CKC

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In front of DMMMSU

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In front of Saint Louis College
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source: City of San Fernando Information and Tourism Office Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=467030219989796&set=a.467030126656472.129023.258965577462929&type=1&theater)

comment: ang labo ng details sa SLC!

mund88

June 1st, 2012, 07:19 PM

^
XEROX lang siguro hehehe :)

hugodiekonig

June 2nd, 2012, 12:44 AM

Posted June 2nd, 2012 by Dexter A. See

PUGO — Travelers to the Cordillera can add to their itinerary the Pugo Adventure, about 40 minutes from Baguio City or less than five hours from Manila.

The name comes from the Pangasinense word for islet, describing the smallest town of La Union.

PUGAD, which is owned and managed by retired Director Eugene Martin of the National Police, and wife, councilor Priscilla Marrero-Martin, made sure the place preserved its natural environment.

The resort has a mini-zoo and an aviary along with outdoor adventure facilities.

Favorite choices for picture-taking are among foreigners and local vacationers are a python and the alligators in their pond.

PUGAD has been nominated to the Likas Yaman Awards for Environmental Protection under the category Most Outstanding Moment in the Environment.

(Published in the Manila Standard Today newspaper on /2012/June/02)

read more at source (http://news.manilastandardtoday.com/2012/06/02/la-union-between-the-highlands-and-the-blue-sea/)

hugodiekonig

June 2nd, 2012, 12:58 AM

From a blog created by: KC Canlas

Olives is a restaurant located at the main hotel complex of Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point. It is located near the lobby, just before the stairs going down to the resort pool. This restaurant provides Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner, and a buffet station for breakfast. Olives is open daily between 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM.

Olives has two dining areas. You can eat inside the air-conditioned restaurant or dine Al fresco on the side of the main restaurant. If you want to have an awesome view while enjoying your breakfast, I recommend you dine Al fresco.

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Make your own salad

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visit the whole of the blog at this link: source (http://spreadsomeawesome.com/2012/06/01/breakfast-buffet-at-olives-in-thunderbird-resorts-poro-point/)

hugodiekonig

June 2nd, 2012, 12:48 PM

grabe nakatiwangwang nalang yung Mc Do sa museo de iloko, unfinished and so ugly!!!! :bash::bash::bash::bash::bash:

hugodiekonig

June 2nd, 2012, 12:50 PM

^^ pics later

hugodiekonig

June 3rd, 2012, 03:33 AM

http://www.ugnayan.com/ph/LaUnion/Santol/article/Telerik.Web.UI.WebResource.axd?imgid=af1a444822e94c5fbff18005ea37692d&type=rbi

Some 50 low-income individuals in Naguilian and Santol, La Union received capital assistance from DSWD through the Self Employment Assistance Kaunlaran Program (SEA-K).

The said capital assistance will help these ‘economically-active’ individuals (some Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries) develop skills in micro- enterprise using the available raw materials in their locality or additional capital for existing enterprise.

source (http://www.ugnayan.com/ph/LaUnion/Santol/article/1Z08)

hugodiekonig

June 3rd, 2012, 03:36 AM

STAY - hotels in La Union, their rates and reviews

http://www.agoda.com/asia/philippines/la_union/luxury-hotels.html

hugodiekonig

June 3rd, 2012, 03:40 AM

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Photo source: manila-photos.blogspot.com (http://manila-photos.blogspot.com/2012/06/agog-in-agoo.html)
read the whole of the blog at the same link

hugodiekonig

June 3rd, 2012, 03:58 AM

By Lily O. Ramos
June 2, 2012

MANILA, June 2 (PNA) — One is a multi-awarded, seasoned broadcast journalist while the other is a veteran comedian and host of the the Philippine’s longest-running noontime show, ‘Eat Bulaga.’

They are, of course, this year’s recipients of the Most Trusted TV Host Presenters award in an elegant ceremony given by the prestigious world-class magazine Reader’s Digest at the Genting Club at the Resorts World in Pasay City last Thursday evening.

Soho received the same award last year because of her winning incisive news reporting and riveting documentaries which merited her the New York Film Festival for Coverage of a Breaking Story and the George Peabody Award.

Soho, of Ilocano and Chinese parentage from La Union and a graduate of the University of the Philippines in Diliman thanked Reader’s Digest for bestowing her the title. If she wins again next year, which is very likely according to observers, she will be the first grandslam broadcast journalist winner.

The host of the highly-rated magazine show, “Kapuso Mo, Jessica” and the “State of the Nation” planned to work as a news reporter for print along the newspaper fleet of Port Area after her graduation but fate had another plan for her.

source (http://phl.ph/2012/06/02/vic-sotto-jessica-soho-are-readers-digests-most-trusted-tv-personalities-by-lily-o-ramos/)

hugodiekonig

June 3rd, 2012, 04:02 AM

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Chevron Philippines Inc. has committed to invest some $20 million to comply with the five-percent bioethanol blend mandated by the Biofuels Law.

Mark Quebral, Chevron manager for policy government and public affairs, told a press conference yesterday that they have started importing their ethanol requirement from Brazil to meet the Biofuels Law mandate which will be effective next month.

Quebral said that aside from Basic Energy, the company is also talking with a local ethanol producer based in Northern Luzon for a possible supply agreement.Basic Energy earlier disclosed the possibility of supplying 25-to-50 million liters of ethanol to Chevron annually. The two firms have signed a memorandum of understanding to undertake a joint study to determine the feasibility of entering into an offtake agreement for the supply of bioethanol.

Quebral said, they would start blending ethanol at their five biggest terminals which account for the company’s 70-80 percent volume. These terminals are located in La Union, Batangas, Pandacan, Cebu and Davao.

source (http://www.tsikot.com/chevron-allots-20-million-for-5-bioethanol-blend-compliance/)

hugodiekonig

June 3rd, 2012, 04:48 AM

mnemonick

June 3rd, 2012, 05:41 AM

^^ awww it looks so bad, sana man , lang bakuran muna habang di pa naaayos ang problema...

hugodiekonig

June 3rd, 2012, 08:16 AM

^^ sana ay may isulat din na article regarding rito

hugodiekonig

June 3rd, 2012, 11:11 AM

Aspiras Ancestral House, Agoo

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hugodiekonig

June 3rd, 2012, 11:12 AM

Damortis, Santo Tomas Dried Fish Market - The Danggit Market of the North

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hugodiekonig

June 3rd, 2012, 04:16 PM

Philippine Information Agency
By Monette H. Herrera

Upang mapangalagaan ang kalusugan ng mga residente at matiyak ang proteksiyon ng kalikasan, ang lokal na pamahalaan ng Naguilian ay patuloy sa pagpapatupad ng “No Plastic Policy” sa kanilang bayan.

Ang patakarang ito ay base sa Republic Act No. 9003 na kilala bilang Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 na siyang sumisiguro na maproteksiyonan ang pampublikong kalusugan at kalikasan sa pamamagitan ng wastong paghihiwalay at pagsasaayos ng solidong basura sa gitna ng pormulasyon at adoption ng mga pinakamagandang pangkapaligirang praktis hinggil sa ecological waste management maliban sa pagsusunog.

Ayon sa Environmental Management Unit Head ng lokal na pamahalaan ng Naguilian, Raul Ojas Castro, ito rin ay bilang tugon sa Municipal Ordinance No. 17 series 2011 na naging epektibo noong Hulyo 7 noong nakaraang taon na nagbabawal ng paggamit ng non-recyclable plastic bags o containers sa Naguilian Public Market at maging sa lahat ng establesimientong pangkalakalan sa bayan.

reas more at source (http://www.ugnayan.com/ph/LaUnion/SanFernando/article/1Z1W)

hugodiekonig

June 3rd, 2012, 04:21 PM

Kahit umuulan ay dinumog parin ng mga tao ang concert

photo by: Brian Joseph Bello

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hugodiekonig

June 3rd, 2012, 04:25 PM

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hugodiekonig

June 3rd, 2012, 04:29 PM

What Bauang was known for - grapes

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hugodiekonig

June 3rd, 2012, 04:41 PM

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ergit222

June 3rd, 2012, 05:29 PM

By Lily O. Ramos
June 2, 2012
Soho, of Ilocano and Chinese parentage from La Union and a graduate of the University of the Philippines in Diliman...

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Soho is also a CKCian at purong taga SFC :cheers:

hugodiekonig

June 4th, 2012, 01:12 AM

Soho is also a CKCian at purong taga SFC :cheers:

:cheers: SFC and the whole of La Union's pride. She is an excellent reporter:cheers:

hugodiekonig

June 4th, 2012, 01:19 AM

Philippine Information Agency
By Monette H. Herrera

More than 200 government workers and individuals joined the 3K Fun Run of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration 1 (OWWA-R1) here this morning.

The fun run is a kick off activity for the nationwide celebration of National Migrants Day on June 7 pursuant to Republict Act No. 8042 known as the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995 , according to Rhoda Lee OWWA Officer III during the recent “Ammuentayo” radio program over DZNL Aksyon Radyo.

“Each participant was given registration form to accomplished and were required to pay P200 each for their snacks and t-shirts”, she said.

Safety and security were provided with the presence of the Philippine Red Cross, local police of San Fernando City and barangay tanods from the barangays where the route of the fun run passed by.

Other than that, activities for the National Migrants Day are set on June 7 at the Pacoy Ortega Gymnasium here.

more at source (http://www.ugnayan.com/ph/LaUnion/SanFernando/article/1Z21)

hugodiekonig

June 4th, 2012, 12:21 PM

I smell that Puregold is already on the go. Pinatag na yung lupa sa tabi ng Manna Residences at nilagyan narin ng fence. Patuloy parin ang backfilling sa katabing lote sa Toyota sa Bauang

hugodiekonig

June 4th, 2012, 01:28 PM

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source (http://kwintasfashion.blogspot.com/2012/05/kwintas-fashion-jewelry-accessories.html)

hugodiekonig

June 4th, 2012, 02:27 PM

Barriers have been set-up in front of DMMMSU to prohibit U-turn in vehicles to ease the traffic flow in this area of the city

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Re: Traffic Reroutings at DMMMSU and CKC

Hmmmm I think traffic flow was better but still there is still traffic jam. The main reason I saw is the lack of parking spaces for vehicles parking in front of the establishments. :ohno:

hugodiekonig

June 4th, 2012, 03:01 PM

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hugodiekonig

June 4th, 2012, 03:04 PM

Written by Joan Diaz
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Bauang, La Union – On its first attempt to join the DOH Annual Search for the Red Orchid Award, the Municipality was very recently conferred with the said award.
CHD Regional Director Dr. Myrna Cabotaje personally awarded the specifically-designed red orchid trophy and a framed tarpaulin certificate of recognition to Mayor de Guzman, members of the council, Dr. Bernardo Parado, and members of the Municipal Red Orchid Task Force during the flag raising ceremony for this month.

Proud with the distinction as a 100% Tobacco-Free Environment as a LGU, the Mayor shared the award with fellow Bauangenios. “We will continue to monitor and prevent smoking in public places, protect people from the hazardous smoke of cigarette, warn the public against its ill and fatal effects, and apprehend violators of local ordinances against smoking,” he declared.

Aside from Bauang, the local government of San Juan, La Union, the Regional Offices of Civil Service Commission, Department of Education and the Center for Health Development were likewise awarded with the red orchid distinction in the region alone.

read more at: Official Website of the Municipality of Bauang, La Union (http://www.bauangtgis.gov.ph/index.php/latest-news/172-red-orchid-award-another-feather-in-the-cap-)

hugodiekonig

June 4th, 2012, 03:11 PM

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source: STAR Northern Luzon Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=301214366637581&set=a.100357550056598.333.100002470590842&type=3&theater)

hugodiekonig

June 4th, 2012, 03:13 PM

Photos from: Surfing San Juan Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.223537304430284.47829.100003220495315&type=3)

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hugodiekonig

June 4th, 2012, 03:19 PM

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Photos are from: Surfing San Juan, La Union Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=219900694793945&set=a.219899178127430.47089.100003220495315&type=3&theater)

hugodiekonig

June 4th, 2012, 03:22 PM

hugodiekonig

June 4th, 2012, 06:14 PM

June 4, 2012 By rbapadmin

The RBAP extends its heartfelt congratulations to the management of Rang-Ay Bank, headed by Mr. Ives Nisce, for the successful opening of its 22nd branch in Northern Luzon.

A fast growing bank, the Rang-ay Bank formally opened its 22nd office last May 8, 2012 located across the New Public Market of Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur.

The ceremonial ribbon cutting was led by the town Mayor Estrella F. Hernaez, with former PRC Board of Dentistry Chairman Dr. Rosita Canlas-Nisce. Rev. Fr. Ramelle J. Rigunay, Parish Priest of St. Lucy Parish, officiated the blessing of the newly opened branch. Rang-ay President & CEO, Ives Q. Nisce in his opening remarks stated that the opening of Sta. Lucia Branch is the second office to open, of the ten (10) Banking Offices approved by the Bangko Sentral ngPilipinas. 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 22 branches spread in six provinces of the north:Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, La Union, Pangasinan, Abra and Benguet.

source (http://www.rbap.org/2012/06/rang-ay-bank-opens-22nd-branch-in-ilocos-sur/)

hugodiekonig

June 4th, 2012, 06:31 PM

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(http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=367430886611568&set=t.100002671062665&type=3&theater)

hugodiekonig

June 4th, 2012, 06:34 PM

Santa Rita, Agoo
:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

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Photo by: Edmund Mamuyac (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=139924256023175&set=o.112658568751731&type=1&theater)

hugodiekonig

June 5th, 2012, 04:12 AM

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source: Barangay POBLACION (Tubao, La Union) Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150870055779470.438951.161406349469&type=3)

hugodiekonig

June 5th, 2012, 04:15 AM

Pugo Adventure, Pugo

"Pugadllywood" :lol:

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hugodiekonig

June 5th, 2012, 02:44 PM

Posted by stokedtraveler

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The meditteranean architecture is reminiscent of Santorini, Greece

This is the first tour stop of the trip that the stokedtraveler and his friend setup for his officemates. It was a pleasant addition to the plan which was initially only to get to San Juan beach and surf all day.

This location is only a few minutes away from the town proper and was a very welcome sidetrip to have while waiting for the hotel check in at San Juan Surf Resort.

read the whole blog at: http://stokedtraveler.blogspot.com/2012/06/poropoint-thunderbird-resort-la-union.html

hugodiekonig

June 5th, 2012, 02:47 PM

May artistic sense ang nag-isip nito. Super like :cheers:

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

hugodiekonig

June 5th, 2012, 02:52 PM

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ergit222

June 5th, 2012, 02:59 PM

Museo de Iloko was left in its bad state after a court order halted the construction of Mc Donalds store in its first floor

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Photos were taken yesterday, June 1, 2012 10:45am

matatagalan siguro ang opening nito. sigurado magkakaroon ng court hearing, affidavits and counter affidavits etc. di bale may 3 mcdos na sa SFC for LU residents.

hugodiekonig

June 5th, 2012, 03:16 PM

matatagalan siguro ang opening nito. sigurado magkakaroon ng court hearing, affidavits and counter affidavits etc. di bale may 3 mcdos na sa SFC for LU residents.

sana naman temporarily tigil-construction lang ito.

hahaha pasalamat tayo sa turismo especially Bauang up to Ilocos Norte, stop-over ng mga biyahero ang San Fernando :cheers:

hugodiekonig

June 5th, 2012, 03:40 PM

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Pool

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Tire tubing

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Zipline

Photos from: Pugad Pugo Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pugoadventure)

hugodiekonig

June 5th, 2012, 03:52 PM

Congressman Jack Enrile of Cagayan visited La Union, sometime in May

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Source: Vice Governor Aureo Augusto Q. Nisce (Official) Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vice-Governor-Aureo-Augusto-Q-Nisce-Official/122437654534643)

hugodiekonig

June 6th, 2012, 01:18 AM

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My husband and I had no plans of stopping in the town of San Juan while we were in the province of La Union, but a small cluster of brick buildings along the highway caught my eye on our way to Bacnotan and I requested that we stop for a few minutes. The cluster turned out to be the town center of San Juan, which, like many Spanish-era towns in the Philippines, are laid out with the town hall and church around a central plaza and park. "Presidencia" seems to be used quite commonly to refer to the town hall, though I have to admit that this is the first time this city-bred girl learned that tidbit. I find San Juan's wood and brick presidencia lovely.

Read the whole of blog at source (http://manila-photos.blogspot.com/2012/06/brick-beauty.html)

hugodiekonig

June 6th, 2012, 12:51 PM

Posted June 6th, 2012 by Maricel Cruz

An estimated 300,000 farmers from tobacco-growing regions will likely be displaced if the sin tax reform bill is enacted.

La Union Rep. Victor Ortega, a member of the Northern Luzon Alliance in the House of Representatives, made the disclosure on Tuesday, as he appealed to these colleagues to keep an open mind on excise tax for cigarettes and alcohol products without having the tobacco farmers and liquor workers suffer the consequences of an exorbitant tax rate.

Ortega issued the statement as the House continued its plenary debates on the measure.

The original version of the controversial Abaya bill proposed a single tax rate for cigarettes and liquor products.

source (http://news.manilastandardtoday.com/2012/06/06/thousands-of-farmers-may-lose-livelihood/)

hugodiekonig

June 6th, 2012, 12:56 PM

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hugodiekonig

June 6th, 2012, 01:57 PM

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hugodiekonig

June 6th, 2012, 02:00 PM

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ergit222

June 6th, 2012, 02:29 PM

hugodiekonig

June 6th, 2012, 03:22 PM

O-O-E-O-O-N-O
"O" still outnumbers other "Letters" in LU :lol:

:lol::lol::lol: nice one wahahahaha :lol::lol::lol:

hugodiekonig

June 6th, 2012, 04:12 PM

By Karen Boncocan
INQUIRER.net
8:43 pm | Wednesday, June 6th, 2012

MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading House Bill 5727, which would raise taxes of tobacco and alcohol products.

With a vote of 210 in favour of the measure, 21 against, and five abstentions, the House passed the controversial bill Wednesday, the last day of its second regular session.

Primarily sponsored by Davao City Representative Isidro Ungab, the measure eyes to raise P33 billion in revenues annually, which is lower than the initial P60 billion to be generated by imposing a two-tier tax on alcohol products and a unitary tax on tobacco products.

The lowered target is expected to be reached through a two-tier tax on tobacco products and three-tier tax on alcohol products.

The two-tier and three-tier tax schemes will categorize tobacco products as low and medium-priced and alcohol products as low-, medium-, and high-priced respectively.

This means that high-end tobacco and alcohol brands will have higher taxes compared to the low-end products.

La Union Representative Victor Ortega initially proposed a three-tier tax on tobacco products “to soften the impact, most especially for the farmers.”

Majority of lawmakers, however, opposed Ortega’s proposal, earning the ire of the La Union legislator who demanded to see who voted in favour for or against his proposal.

source (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/208059/house-approves-on-3rd-reading-sin-tax-bill)

hugodiekonig

June 6th, 2012, 04:16 PM

^^ basta sana reasonable ang increase sa tax

hugodiekonig

June 6th, 2012, 05:29 PM

Wednesday, 06 June 2012 20:14 Jonathan L. Mayuga

DIRECTOR General Lilia de Lima of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) on Wednesday said Peza-registered firms have shifted into an investment expansion mode, highlighting “good business climate” in the Philippines.

She said that several companies registered with Peza are seeking the approval of the agency to avail of tax incentives as these firms bared plans to expand in terms of investment and production capacity.

Manila Newton is also expanding with the possible infusion of additional investment amounting to P822 million for the development of its manufacturing plant that will cover 30 hectares in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. UniStar, in Agoo, La Union, is expanding its agro-industrial investment by P426 million.

source (http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/economy/28244-peza-firms-shift-to-investment-expansion-mode)

mund88

June 6th, 2012, 07:29 PM

@hudo napansin mo ba yung ginagawa sa Agoo malapit/mismo sa Universal Leaf?
im not sure if radiator/milling yung malaking yun! yun yung kalimitang nakikita sa mga pabrika ng mga feeds?

hugodiekonig

June 7th, 2012, 12:58 AM

@hudo napansin mo ba yung ginagawa sa Agoo malapit/mismo sa Universal Leaf?
im not sure if radiator/milling yung malaking yun! yun yung kalimitang nakikita sa mga pabrika ng mga feeds?

hindi ko lang napipicturan yun kasi ang bilis ng bus kapag dumadaan doon. nakikita ko yun. Ang laki yung ipinapatayong structure doon

hugodiekonig

June 7th, 2012, 01:50 PM

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Halo Halo de Iloko Accepts catering services. Link (http://www.facebook.com/magpasarap) for more information.

mund88

June 7th, 2012, 01:56 PM

^
atleast na improved yung area ng universal leaf!

at may pinagawa pa silang road malapit sa police camp sa Agoo , papunta ata yun sa compound nila

hugodiekonig

June 7th, 2012, 01:59 PM

^
atleast na improved yung area ng universal leaf!

at may pinagawa pa silang road malapit sa police camp sa Agoo , papunta ata yun sa compound nila

malayong mas malaki ang universal leaf rito sa Agoo kaysa sa Candon.

Sana lang paikutin uli nila yung globo hindi na kasi umiikot wahahahaha

mund88

June 7th, 2012, 02:02 PM

umiikot ba yun?

never ko pa nakita yun umiikot kada dumadaan ako pauwi o papunta dito SFC/Agoo

wait isa yan sa mga nagaambag ng malaking income sa Agoo :)

hugodiekonig

June 7th, 2012, 02:02 PM

Experience a one of a kind Saturday Dinner Buffet at Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point. Have a hearty buffet of pasta, salad and roasted meat, and end it with sumptuous desserts.

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source: www.thunderbird-asia.com (http://www.thunderbird-asia.com/blog/2012/05/saturday-dinner-buffet/)

hugodiekonig

June 7th, 2012, 02:06 PM

umiikot ba yun?

never ko pa nakita yun umiikot kada dumadaan ako pauwi o papunta dito SFC/Agoo

wait isa yan sa mga nagaambag ng malaking income sa Agoo :)

umiikot yun, pero ngayon ngayon hindi na. Ala-Universal Studios sa US talaga ang dating sa entrance

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/525393_2839789366517_1612790914_31893469_1350028877_n.jpg

hugodiekonig

June 7th, 2012, 02:08 PM

Malaking income-generating sa bayan rito sa Ilocandia ang tabako, pero hindi naman lahat yumayaman sa pagtatanim nito. Ang gobyerno ang yumayaman

mund88

June 7th, 2012, 02:09 PM

ayun oh yung tinutukoy ko na pinapatayo! sa background ng post mong pic :)

hugodiekonig

June 7th, 2012, 02:11 PM

ayun oh yung tinutukoy ko na pinapatayo! sa background ng post mong pic :)

ngayon may parang malaking warehouse na sa malapit sa mill. may yero narin yung warehouse at tapos naring gawin yung mill

mund88

June 7th, 2012, 02:13 PM

baka naman yung newstar kaya yun?

hugodiekonig

June 7th, 2012, 02:15 PM

baka naman yung newstar kaya yun?

ano pala ang newstar? warehouse din?

mund88

June 7th, 2012, 02:17 PM

yung post mong expansion ng newstar regards ata sa agro business sa Agoo!

hugodiekonig

June 7th, 2012, 02:20 PM

yung post mong expansion ng newstar regards ata sa agro business sa Agoo!

unistar pala yun. Nahanap ko mula sa net, company pala iyon na gumagawa ng mga cosmetics

hugodiekonig

June 7th, 2012, 02:22 PM

Ok. heto pala ang about sa UniStar (actually pamilyar sa akin, parati ko nadidinig pero hindi ko alam ang about sa companya na ito)

We are a progressive enterprise geared at the growing world market demand for environmentally clean and renewable sources for detergent and cosmetic industry. We have selected the coconut fruit as the source for our raw material and have made it our second goal to promote the Philippine coconut industry. The coconut industry in the Philippines provides livelihood to approximately one-third of our population.

In September year 2002, the food was created when it absorbed into the company the entire operation of Manila Specialty Fats & Oils, Inc. - a company established in April of 2001 producing shortenings, margarine and other oil based product for the food industry. The company has a texturizing/votator with a capacity of 2 MT/hr. and blending equipments capable of making tailored products for various food manufacturers. In collaboration with Peerless Foods of Australia, we are confident that we can deliver quality raw products for our valued customers.

Unistar Oleochem Corporation forms part of a manufacturing and trading conglomerate under the name of Trust Chemical, Inc.

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