Pricey rin sa Halo Halo de Iloko, pero yung market kasi niya karamihan are travellers/vacationists with big,deep pockets, plus the wide range of menu and the quality of food of course :eat:

Written By: editors on June 17, 2012

By SAVE UCC MOVEMENT (PR)

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union — The church people of the United Church of Christ on the Philippines (UCCP)-North Luzon Jurisdiction (NLJ) Area and members of the Save UCC Movement are happy and hopeful that the new management of the Union Christian College (UCC) will save the school.

Last May 31, in the UCC Board of Trustees meeting a new set of officers were elected. The new set of officers include; Chairman Bishop Elorde M. Sambat, (the NLJ Area Bishop), Vice Chairman Adamor Dagang, Secretary Dr. Ferdinand Anno, Treasurer Aida Jara and School President Myrna L. Carreon.

It was also decided during that said meeting that representatives from the general assembly and North Central Luzon Conference (NCLC) will be part of the BOT. Rev. Mathias Angiwam Jr. and Grace Paris are the two representatives from the general assembly. The NCLC representative is Adamor Dagang.

read more from source (http://www.nordis.net/?p=12758)

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source: Star Northern Luzon Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=309087809183570&set=a.100357550056598.333.100002470590842&type=3&theater)

La Union Land Cover Map

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source (http://forestry.denr.gov.ph/landuse1.htm)

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Photo and Article Source: Inflight Magazine (Seair) August-September 2010
link (http://phtraveldes.blogspot.com/2011/07/la-union_31.html)

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source (http://launionplace.blogspot.com/search/label/naguilian)

The Weather for today (San Fernando City and nearby towns)

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source: http://www.sfcweather.com/

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source: Halo Halo de Iloko Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=481420991874322&set=a.481389001877521.126868.100000192752238&type=1&theater)

masarap lahat... :)

^^ mamaya pag may pera na ako tikman ko mga burgers sa fastfood. Get ready my hungry tummy :eat:

bigyan mo naman ako.. hugo.. agsarsarili ka manen.. hehehehe

bigyan mo naman ako.. hugo.. agsarsarili ka manen.. hehehehe

maykan meet ta nga tallo kini kuya mund :D

Big N Tasty Advertisement :eat:

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intayun..

maykan meet ta nga tallo kini kuya mund :D

what! asa work ako ngayon busy , medyo marami customer , sigurado overtime manen :)

ahahaha.. padeliver tayo.. bro... kay hugo

intayun..

kaninong treat ba, si hugo?
:)

ahahaha.. padeliver tayo.. bro... kay hugo

agree total may delivery naman ata mcdo! dibale alam na ni hugo mga location na tin hehehe ;D

hehehe... mayaman naman si hugo.. kaya sya dapat.. hahaha

hehehe... mayaman naman si hugo.. kaya sya dapat.. hahaha

hahaha, kaya out na sya pumunta na ata sa mcdo

wait na lang natin yung pinadeliver....

PM kayo kung kailan kayo available for meet :D

Lunes na Lunes at in full blast na ang pasukan. Kaninang peak hour, it took us 16 minutes travel time mula City proper hanggang sa DMMMSU lang, usually 5-8 minutes lang ang travel time during peak hours

Posted on April 10, 2012 by sustainablecitiesnetwork
During my first couple of months living in San Fernando (La Union), The Philippines I have observed instances where beliefs are being used as reasoning for the poaching of sensitive species. My first encounter with this was during World Wetlands Day on February 2nd, 2012. The city government as well as a neighbouring municipality and the national government held a community stakeholders meeting on, and inspection of a pawikan (sea turtle) coastal breeding habitat. Even though the meeting was held in the local language Ilocano, I was given translations by a local not for profit organizer. The people present at this meeting included government officials, not for profit organizations, youth and local fishermen from different generations. A young local fisherman who had found a nest of eggs the previous week and reported it was being questioned about how many eggs he had truly found. Through the series of questions and a number of awkward pauses he admitted he had kept a few of the eggs himself to give to his children because they were sick.

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Sea turtle

It is very common in the region to believe that certain animal products have medicinal and aphrodisiac properties. This includes sea turtle eggs, balut (matured duck egg/embryo), sea urchin and oysters. In the case of this indicator species, the sea turtle, this belief driven behaviour has become an issue as less sea turtles are laying there eggs along the shoreline and of those laid many are being poached for sale or consumption.

The City of San Fernando through the Environment and Natural Resource Office and the Philippine Department of Natural Resources are conducting IEC (information, education and communication) throughout the coastal barangays (neighbourhoods) where livelihoods depend upon the oceans products and within elementary and high schools where education is being infused with environmental protectionism and sustainability concepts. In the marine protected area of barangay Poro, there is an ongoing livelihood project that supports a fisherman’s cooperative in sustainably breeding and harvesting sea urchins. Before this project, one of the local sea urchin species became extinct in the area and the other species were threatened. Since the inception of the ‘sea urchin grow out culture project’ many sea urchins have successful been harvested and long-term benefits are foreseen by the fisherfolk.

source: blog.sustainablecities.net (http://blog.sustainablecities.net/2012/04/10/community-based-management-of-cultural-marine-resources-the-challenges-and-accomplishments/)

ang lakas ng ulan halos maghapon! sarap matulog

ako any day available basta from 9am-1pm lang pwede :)

ang lakas ng ulan halos maghapon! sarap matulog

ako any day available basta from 9am-1pm lang pwede :)

Sabado at linggo naman sa akin :cheers:

Busy Long Weekend: Chic McDo, Photowalk, Halo-Halo

From a blog written by: The Clothes Muse
Link: http://theclothesmuse.blogspot.com/2012/06/busy-long-weekend-chic-mcdo-photowalk.html


HIGHLIGHTS
I was surprised to find a new McDonald's branch in San Fernando's downtown area. Not that I'm a fan, but I feel the whole downtown is changing and losing the old-world-provincial charm. Anyway, I was also pleasantly surprised that the new McDo branch was quite stylish. Check out the interiors. Love the pink-on-black writings on the wall and the grayscale photo of a kid laughing.

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As I've mentioned before, I went home for my parents' 25th wedding anniversary. We had a heavy lunch at Pancake House (another new addition to the city proper). My parents have three (amazing) children: Moi, Cla and Christopher. My sister and I were both born in November and are just a year apart, so people think we're twins. :p (They also say my bro looks like Coco Martin? What do you think?)

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Halo Halo de Iloko

List of protected areas of the Philippines

This is a list of protected areas of the Philippines administered by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau under the National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992. As of 2012, there are 240 protected areas in the Philippines covering a total area of 35,700 square kilometers – 11.9% of the Philippines' total land area



Protected Landscape and Seascape
Agoo La Union
10,513.30 ha
25,979 acres
2000 est. year



Watershed Forest Reserves
Naguilian La Union
90 ha
222 acres
1936 est. year


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_protected_areas_of_the_Philippines (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_protected_areas_of_the_Philippines)

Sabado at linggo naman sa akin :cheers:
yan wait nalang na tin yung iba about confirmation of there free day:cheers::cheers:

^^

^^ I-include narin dapat ng DENR yung mga forests sa Apatut sa Balaoan. Doon kasi nanggagaling ang water supply ng town, may watershed doon. Nagsagawa rin kami noong July 2010 ng tree planting roon

yan wait nalang na tin yung iba about confirmation of there free day:cheers::cheers:

Yup yup.1st La Union meet if ever :cheers:

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sana matuloy :)
tara kain tayo

sana matuloy :)
tara kain tayo

hehehe basta magkita tayo hehehehe

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fermentation on jars

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Photos from: Uncle Tom Sukang Iloko Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/media/albums/?id=124330040963623)

nice !

natikman ko na yan!
pero mas gusto ko parin yung Pure na Sukang Iloko
sobrang asim nun :)

nice !

natikman ko na yan!
pero mas gusto ko parin yung Pure na Sukang Iloko
sobrang asim nun :)

may nabibili bang ganyan sa San Fernando? parang wala kasi

Saan pala gawa ang sukang iloko, yung nabibili sa palengke, yung ordinary pero pinakamasarap na suka?

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Photo from: Cafe Esperanza Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150507672146259&set=o.124588804282440&type=3&theater)

may nabibili bang ganyan sa San Fernando? parang wala kasi

Saan pala gawa ang sukang iloko, yung nabibili sa palengke, yung ordinary pero pinakamasarap na suka?
hindi ko lang alam dito sa SFC,
sa amin kasi sa agoo, sa palengke yung mga nakabottled sa mga 1.5 softdrink
tanong if pure na suka, if not sure tikman mo, yung talagang mapapangingi ka sa asim :lol:

may nabibili bang ganyan sa San Fernando? parang wala kasi

Saan pala gawa ang sukang iloko, yung nabibili sa palengke, yung ordinary pero pinakamasarap na suka?
may nabibiling mga sukang iloko yung home made sa Caba along the hiway

sir hugo pa OT ha!

member kaba ng tipidpc?

may nabibiling mga sukang iloko yung home made sa Caba along the hiway

ay sa bago sa tulay yun diba kapag southbound?

ay sa bago sa tulay yun diba kapag southbound?
yup!

sa tapat nung star gas station doon

hindi ko lang alam dito sa SFC,
sa amin kasi sa agoo, sa palengke yung mga nakabottled sa mga 1.5 softdrink
tanong if pure na suka, if not sure tikman mo, yung talagang mapapangingi ka sa asim :lol:

Haven't heard pa kasi ang Uncle tom na brand ng sukang ito before this month. Sana ay may mabibili rin rito sa San fernando at sa Bauang

sir hugo pa OT ha!

member kaba ng tipidpc?

ngee hindi

Written by: Angele Clark, posted on blog.sustainablecities.net (http://blog.sustainablecities.net/2012/06/14/septage-treatment-facility-inauguration-in-san-fernando/)

In 2006 the City of San Fernando, La Union became a member of the Sustainable Cities International Network and their partnership included the addition of interns in the office through the CIDA International Youth Internship Program. The immediate needs within the city were to improve solid waste management and septage facilities, and this is where the time and hard work of the first six interns was focused. A city-wide septage treatment facility project was proposed by USAID-PSA (USAID-Philippine Sanitation Alliance) in 2009 and SCI intern’s involvement with the project began in February, 2010.

The first interns, Firth McEachern and Julian Doczi, really helped the project off its feet by acting as intermediaries between USAID-PSA, Rotary International and the City Environment and Natural Resource Office (City ENRO). They also helped organize the ground-breaking of the site by the Philippine-US Ambassador and the drafting of the amendment to the City’s Sanitation Code to reflect the City’s new septage collection and treatment goals. Meghan Larson and Kate Letzia, the second set of interns, picked up the Septage Management Program where the previous interns left off; among many other duties, they contributed to amending the Sanitation Code for the City of San Fernando and facilitated its approval by both City and Provincial Councils, created outreach packages and organized a campaign to distribute packages to all large and medium commercial establishments in San Fernando and facilitated the approval and finalization of the septage treatment plant design. The third set of interns, Clara Blakelock and Stu Campana, worked on the finalization of the project. They arrived in February 2011, just after the ordinance was amended and the sanitation code was passed. In addition to other accomplishments, they maintained the septage blog created by Firth and Julian, assisted with the necessary financial calculations and helped to create the terms of reference for the desludging contractors.

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Firth McEachern at the facility

All of the involved interns had a large role in keeping the lines of communication open between City ENRO, USAID-PSA, and Rotary International. To establish and maintain this communication all of the interns facilitated and/or attended the technical working group meetings and kept the septage blog, the City of San Fernando website and social media updated. A common challenge throughout the process was integrating participatory planning and community input, however all of the interns managed to incorporate their expertise and network building skills into the project. The septage treatment facility was finalized in July, 2011 and therefore the following three interns (including myself) have not been involved in septage management.

Haven't heard pa kasi ang Uncle tom na brand ng sukang ito before this month. Sana ay may mabibili rin rito sa San fernando at sa Bauang
ah yung uncle toms ba tinutukoy mo akala ko yung mga pure na sukang iloko! :bash::bash::bash:

try mo ikot ikot sa palengke sa SFC sure may mahahanap ka! nakabottled lang sila , size nung mga small bottled water

yung pic pala sa taos yung foreign bodies este foreigner, costumer namin yun! ang galing nyang mag ilokano! as in magaling , daig pa nya mag salita ng ilokano yung ibang ilokano spokener :)

ngee hindi
register ka doon doon din tambayan ko

dami ka rin matutunan doon lalo sa gadgets and PC

buy and sell site din sya ng mga gadgets and PC

ah yung uncle toms ba tinutukoy mo akala ko yung mga pure na sukang iloko! :bash::bash::bash:

try mo ikot ikot sa palengke sa SFC sure may mahahanap ka! nakabottled lang sila , size nung mga small bottled water


Ok sige thanks! matikman nga rin ang sukang iyon



yung pic pala sa taos yung foreign bodies este foreigner, costumer namin yun! ang galing nyang mag ilokano! as in magaling , daig pa nya mag salita ng ilokano yung ibang ilokano spokener :)


Puro siyakung mag-Ilocano. Actually he wrote a blog regarding sa extent ng usage ng Ilocano language rito sa San Fernando and the whole of La Union as well. The blog he wrote is entitled "Diversity Shock"



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Hugo's note: Magandang basahin ito. Basahin nyo rin:

(Daytoy man ti basaen ken pagpampanunotantayo maipapan iti sasaaden/kasasaad ti bukodtayo a sao/pagsasao. Anian ta nakasasaem a kinapudno dagitoy a paliiw ken padas ti maysa a ganggannaet a naisar-ong iti pagiliantayo ket nadatnganna ken napadasanna ti maysa a naidumduma a culture shock nga inawaganna iti diversity shock. Nagsaem a panunoten a kastoyen ti adda nga aramid ken panunot ti dadduma no di man kaaduanen nga Ilokano [kitaen ti Part 4]. No adda la koma ngata met pannakaibabawi iti kina-Ilokano wenno panangibabawi iti garit wenno puli, iti Filipinas a kas iti pannakaibabawi no kua ti citizenship, nalabit nagadu nga Ilokano ti mangibabawin iti kina-Ilokanoda ket agpa-convertda a kas “naan-anay” a Tagalog ta kasta la unayen ti panangibainda wenno panangtagibassitda iti kina-Ilokanoda maigapu laeng iti pagsasao wenno nakaiyanakan a lengguahe ti pulida. Manipud daytoy iti maysa a column iti pagiwarnak a Sun.Star ni Firth McEachern, ken kas naiyatats nga articulo iti newsgroup a DILA wenno Defenders of Indigenous Languages of the Archipelago.)

Diversity Shock (Part 1)
By Firth McEachern
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper

WHEN I first arrived in the Philippines and journeyed north to my new home, La Union, the first thing I noticed was how many people inhabited this country. The road north from Manila exhibited a near continuous line of sari-sari stores, food stalls, local government halls, churches, and many other buildings, all overlooking a road teeming with children, animals, trucks, buses, farmers, and people sitting wayside to observe the activity. In Canada, journeys between cities are much more desolate, and the transition between wilderness and settlement is abrupt. Here, the activity and people lent a sensation of being perpetually on the outskirts of Manila, and just as I thought to be leaving civilization, another town plaza would appear. Given that my country has a third the population of the Philippines in 30 times the area, the difference in density is expected. But there was something even more shocking that I was not prepared for. In just 6 hours, my new office friends had noted passing four realms of languages. As we crossed into Pampanga from Bulacan, my escort and soon-to-be officemate mentioned, “Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is from here. They speak Kapampangan.”

“Kampan…Kampandunkin?” I repeated woefully inaccurately, the word having gone by too fast. “Do they actually use it or do you mean historically?”

“No, they actually use it,” he said.

How cool! My eyes drifted to the window, amazed by the fact that the endless line of seemingly identical sari-sari stores and general humanity did in fact harbor great variety. It soon became a game in which, whenever we crossed into a new province, I would ask, “What language do they speak here?” To which my officemates would reply something new. In Pampanga, it was Kapampangan; in Tarlac, mostly Tagalog; in Pangasinan, the Pangasinan language, and finally in La Union, Ilokano. My initial judgement of everything being the same was based—rather naively—on appearance. The Philippines has in fact much greater diversity than the cosmetic differences I was looking for, a fact I have gradually come to appreciate more and more. In Canada, one can travel 1000 km and not even detect a difference in accent. While the scenery is many-hued, people are for the most part talking the same way, eating the same things, and interacting with each other in similarly predictable ways. Of course there are immigrant communities, class differences, and some regional variations, but the country’s young age ensures these differences are small, and further dulled by the overriding imprint of American culture from the south.


continue reading at source (http://dadapilan.com/?p=23&fb_source=message)

Ok sige thanks! matikman nga rin ang sukang iyon





Puro siyakung mag-Ilocano. Actually he wrote a blog regarding sa extent ng usage ng Ilocano language rito sa San Fernando and the whole of La Union as well. The blog he wrote is entitled "Diversity Shock"



________________________________________________________
Hugo's note: Magandang basahin ito. Basahin nyo rin:



Diversity Shock (Part 1)
By Firth McEachern
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper




continue reading at source (http://dadapilan.com/?p=23&fb_source=message)
nice!

napansin nya siguro mostly sa plaza or any commercial place kalimitan tagalog dito sa SFC
anyway , naging conservative siguro narin mga tao(lalo sa middle age/teens) kasi City na ang SFC kailangan makipagsabayan
hindi tulad sa mga Municipality mostly ilokano

wait halos nagkabalubaluktot mga dila ko sa pagbasa nung article niya! hirap pala ng ilakano basahin lalo pa eh malalalim yung mga ibang words na ginamit

nice!

napansin nya siguro mostly sa plaza or any commercial place kalimitan tagalog

melting pot rin kasi ang La Union, so I guess kaya may diversity ang language rito. Dumarami rin rito ang mga Bicolano, Tagalogs at Visayans


Pero ang pangit lang talaga na reality rito sa atin, yung ibang mga Ilokano rito, ang tingin sa Ilocano language ay parang "barok" o "low class", nagiging secondary language nalang siya sa everyday life. Kadalasan naneneglect ang kahalagahan ng language/dialect na ito. They find speaking Tagalog as "sosyal", tapos kapag kakausapin mo ng Ilocano yung iba, ang isasagot sa iyo ay Tagalog.

The first time I read that blog, akala ko hindi siya ang nagsulat ng parang prelude na iyon, pero dahil sabi mo na fluent siya na mag-Ilokano, naku edi siya nga rin pala ang nagsulat ng Ilocano prelude na iyon :D:omg: (omg ang galing niyang mag-Ilokano!)


wait halos nagkabalubaluktot mga dila ko sa pagbasa nung article niya! hirap pala ng ilakano basahin lalo pa eh malalalim yung mga ibang words na ginamit


I wonder sa Canada where he came from. Kapag sa Mainland Canada, French at English lang kaya ang common na language doon? Kung sabagay, sparsely populated at magkakalayo roon ang mga bayan at halos lahat ng probinsiya doon ay mayroong naghalong French and English-speaking citizens nila, nag-iiba lang sa percentage province by province. Talaga sigurong masshock siya sa diversity ng language rito.

register ka doon doon din tambayan ko

dami ka rin matutunan doon lalo sa gadgets and PC

buy and sell site din sya ng mga gadgets and PC

kuya pa-visitor msg pala yung link. Thanks :D

melting pot rin kasi ang La Union, so I guess kaya may diversity ang language rito. Dumarami rin rito ang mga Bicolano, Tagalogs at Visayans


Pero ang pangit lang talaga na reality rito sa atin, yung ibang mga Ilokano rito, ang tingin sa Ilocano language ay parang "barok" o "low class", nagiging secondary language nalang siya sa everyday life. Kadalasan naneneglect ang kahalagahan ng language/dialect na ito. They find speaking Tagalog as "sosyal", tapos kapag kakausapin mo ng Ilocano yung iba, ang isasagot sa iyo ay Tagalog.
malaking TAMA! :):):)
sa amin kasi sa mismong barangay namin mostly Pangasinense ang primary dialect namin secondary is ilokano then Filipino

true melting pot ang Province natin , between kasi sya ng Pangasinensee (pangasinan) Ilokano (Ilocos N/S) and high lander cancanaey and etc. (benguet)

kuya pa-visitor msg pala yung link. Thanks :D
OK!

wait ilang taon kanaba bakit kuya?

kuya pa-visitor msg pala yung link. Thanks :D

nag messaged na ako doon :)

Written by: Angele Clark, posted on blog.sustainablecities.net (http://blog.sustainablecities.net/2012/06/14/septage-treatment-facility-inauguration-in-san-fernando/)

si firth, ang canadian na magaling magilokano...:lol:

^^ grabe, talagang pinag-aralan niya nang mabuti ang Ilocano dialect habang nandito siya sa San Fernando. Talo pa niya ang native Ilocano-speakers :lol: Understandable rin dahil sa profession niya

At Grape farm at Bauang, La Union

Photos are from: Gapuz Grapes Farm Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=348877278506463&set=a.348872485173609.86378.231312286929630&type=3&theater)

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hehehe basta magkita tayo hehehehe

SANA SANA.... :)

ah yung uncle toms ba tinutukoy mo akala ko yung mga pure na sukang iloko! :bash::bash::bash:

try mo ikot ikot sa palengke sa SFC sure may mahahanap ka! nakabottled lang sila , size nung mga small bottled water

yung pic pala sa taos yung foreign bodies este foreigner, costumer namin yun! ang galing nyang mag ilokano! as in magaling , daig pa nya mag salita ng ilokano yung ibang ilokano spokener :)

yung plastic bottle pede ba sa SUKA yun..

nice!

napansin nya siguro mostly sa plaza or any commercial place kalimitan tagalog dito sa SFC
anyway , naging conservative siguro narin mga tao(lalo sa middle age/teens) kasi City na ang SFC kailangan makipagsabayan
hindi tulad sa mga Municipality mostly ilokano

wait halos nagkabalubaluktot mga dila ko sa pagbasa nung article niya! hirap pala ng ilakano basahin lalo pa eh malalalim yung mga ibang words na ginamit

malalaman mo na ilocano kung magsalita "yung ngay" "uu ngarud" "OK ngarud" "Basta yung ngay" hehehehehehhe:banana::banana::banana::banana:

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Richest congressmen?


Ang yaman pala ni Cong. Eriguel. Ang mga Ortegas naman, distributed sa buong clan ang yaman nila

yung plastic bottle pede ba sa SUKA yun..

pwede. sa palengke may nabibiling naka plastic bottle

malalaman mo na ilocano kung magsalita "yung ngay" "uu ngarud" "OK ngarud" "Basta yung ngay" hehehehehehhe:banana::banana::banana::banana:

Hindi maaalis yan sa identity ng isang Ilocano-speaking person kahit saan siya mapunta :lol::lol::lol::cheers:

Richest congressmen?


Ang yaman pala ni Cong. Eriguel. Ang mga Ortegas naman, distributed sa buong clan ang yaman nila

MANNY PACYAW>....

MANNY PACYAW>....

No doubt hehehe.

By Miriaflor Rimando
Tuesday 19th of June 2012
BAUANG, LA UNION, June 19 (PIA) -- The local government of Bauang initiated the Search for Best Prepared Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee as it aims to have zero casualties and mitigate the effects of man-made and natural disasters.

“If the team in the barangay followed the points of compliance, it means the team is now prepared to respond and recover from any disaster that may arrive, which is the goal of the municipality,” said Municipal Administrator Crisanto Palabay in an interview.

Among the points of compliance are: organized and functional barangay disaster risk reduction management council and presentation of minutes of meeting, attendance, topics, and resolutions; PowerPoint presentation of disaster risk reduction development and action plan with data on population, household accounting, photo of important structure and its design, data on commercial, and agricultural and residential land use; presentation of photo documentation and certification in emergency response operation and capability trainings; organized and activated barangay emergency response team with hardhat, coveralls uniforms, boots, and basic emergency response tools and equipment; emergency box with first aid kit emergency instruction manual and evacuation plan; identified safe evacuation areas for citizens and livestocks provided with visible evacuation guide markers and signs; improvised early warning system; evacuation and preparedness drill for floods, earthquake, and tsunami; barangay emergency response team skills demo for CPR, first aid, infection control practice; and presentation of basic emergency response tools and equipment hazard map.

source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=2091339998572)

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Posted at 06/19/2012 2:01 PM | Updated as of 06/19/2012 2:01 PM

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MANILA, Philippines – International property developer Thunderbird Resorts Inc. recently unveiled the newest addition to its themed venues.

Located within the 65-hectare Thunderbird Poro Point luxury hotel in San Fernando, La Union, the Athena Villa is targeted at families and groups who want both the benefits of residential services and resort amenities.

Sitting on a 300-square-meter lot, the villa has three bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen and a dining room. Just like the hotel, it is also Mediterranean-themed and can accommodate six persons.

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It is for sale at P13.5 million including the furnishings, or can be rented by visitors at P25,000 per day, which includes a breakfast buffet for six persons.


Condotel

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The Athena Villa is part of Thunderbird Residences, which markets itself as a vacation and retirement area.

The company is planning to start a condotel project, where clients can let Thunderbird manage their units as hotel rooms and earn extra income.

The P200-million condotel will include an additional 51 rooms, each with a view of the South China Sea.

source link (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/06/19/12/look-thunderbird%E2%80%99s-new-athena-villa)

Agoo Church! Yay!

I want to see it... :)

Agoo Church! Yay!

I want to see it... :)

Yup yup, inform mo ako kuya kung kailan ka pupunta i-tour guide kita :cheers:

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nice info :)
:banana::banana::banana:

No doubt hehehe.
di ko ma gets ? :lol:

malalaman mo na ilocano kung magsalita "yung ngay" "uu ngarud" "OK ngarud" "Basta yung ngay" hehehehehehhe:banana::banana::banana::banana:
true!

hehehe :lol::lol::lol:
kumbaga mannerism na ng ilokano yan!

di ko ma gets ? :lol:

Walang duda na si Cong Pacman ang pinakamayaman. Ilang milyones ang napapanalunan niya kada laban niya,ang dami rin niyang mga negosyo

ako hindi mo ba itotour, LOL

^^ hehehe just inform me through PM rito sa ssc hehehe :D

wow naman :P

Former DOT Secretary Richard Gordon Visits and Eats at Halo Halo de Iloko

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MORE than 19,000 “love-struck” people, in the course of a month, were recently gifted with a unique and memorable summer experience as they travelled for free to the country’s top summer destinations aboard the Globe Love Buses and Love Boats, as well as getting more freebies from Globe Prepaid.


According to Globe, its Love Buses took passengers to various spots in and outside Metro Manila, with the trips heading north to La Union and down south to Batangas—the destinations boasting of the finest beaches in Luzon. For those who craved for some serious sunbathing during the day and partying the entire night, a free ride on the Globe Love Boat took them from Caticlan, Aklan, to Boracay.

Along with the bus and boat rides, Globe said passengers were also treated to free refreshments, were able to participate in various games, and were allowed to win exciting prizes. Internet sensations Kimpoy Feliciano and Jamich also held separate fans’ day events in the Love Buses.

During the trips, Globe said guests had an opportunity to learn more about *143# and its features, as well as how to play the newest promos from Globe Prepaid that are exclusively available via *143#.


read more from source (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/fast-times/motoring-news/25104-long-distance-love-affair)

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Athena Villa at Animoto

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Walang duda na si Cong Pacman ang pinakamayaman. Ilang milyones ang napapanalunan niya kada laban niya,ang dami rin niyang mga negosyo
ah gets ko na!
yung inquiry pala na pinakamayaman na congressman :) (Pacquiao)

Hmmm I just wonder, kumusta na kaya ang Mc Donalds Agoo?

Hmmm I just wonder, kumusta na kaya ang Mc Donalds Agoo?
yun naka tiwang wang pa rin :(

yun naka tiwang wang pa rin :(

:(:(:(:( Sana maresolve man yung ano mang gusot rito. Kung ako ang tatanungin, ituloy nalang na matapos na yung McDo-museo kaysa naman nakatiwangwang nalang na ganoon

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Lumalakas narin ang real estate business rito sa La Union. Nandiyan ang Manna, itong Villa Marand at yung The Point Residences. Soon narin this year ang Camella La Union

Big N' Tasty - Available at Mc Donalds PNB La Union

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With Fries and regular Coke - P145

^^ my comments on big n tasty

The tastiest burger so far.iba ang burger niya sa regular burger nila na quite salty ang lasa and dry na dry kapag kinakagat. I also love the veggies and the mustard. Enough for a dinner. Medyo unhealthy for obese people pero sa mga gustong magkalaman gaya ko this is definitely a must to eat :okay:

definite na ang property line ng manna residences adjacent sa soon puregold warehouse. Hmmmmm

By Czeriza Valencia (The Philippine Star) Updated June 20, 2012 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Turkish businesses have expressed interested in putting up operations in the Clark Freeport Zone, Poro Point Freeport Zone and Bonifacio Global City, according to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA).

In a phone interview, BCDA president and CEO Arnel Paciano Cassanova said Turkish businesses are considering the Philippines as a base in the Asia Pacific region for the production and distribution of construction materials and furniture among other products.

Other areas of interest include healthcare, education, food and medicine.

Turkish businesses are currently expanding their operations outside of their traditional markets of European Union, Middle East and Africa.

Making the Philippines their production and distribution base will enable them to expand their reach to the rest of Southeast Asia.

Cassanova said Turkish businesses are considering the Clark Freeport Zone as a destination for their production and distribution activities.

They are also observing the shipping operations at Poro Point Free Port because they are considering it as a shipping point.

The Poro Point Freeport Zone, which is located at Poro Point, San Fernando City, La Union, provides easy access to thriving economies in Southeast Asia. It is only 1.5 hours away from Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Taipei; 3.5 hours away from Japan, Singapore, and Korea; and four hours away from Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

source (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=66&articleId=818892)

Big N' Tasty - Available at Mc Donalds PNB La Union

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With Fries and regular Coke - P145
matikman nga eto minsan :)

^^ my comments on big n tasty

The tastiest burger so far.iba ang burger niya sa regular burger nila na quite salty ang lasa and dry na dry kapag kinakagat. I also love the veggies and the mustard. Enough for a dinner. Medyo unhealthy for obese people pero sa mga gustong magkalaman gaya ko this is definitely a must to eat :okay:

yung burger patty ng BnT ay grilled (not fried) kaya hindi sya unhealthy. yung unang kagat pa lang ay malasahan mo na kaagad yung "tunay ng burger" taste. the best talaga :)

matikman nga eto minsan :)

It's yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum yum !!! :eat::eat::eat::eat::eat::eat::eat::eat::eat::eat::eat::eat::eat::eat::eat:

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^^ my comments on big n tasty

The tastiest burger so far.iba ang burger niya sa regular burger nila na quite salty ang lasa and dry na dry kapag kinakagat. I also love the veggies and the mustard. Enough for a dinner. Medyo unhealthy for obese people pero sa mga gustong magkalaman gaya ko this is definitely a must to eat :okay:

sarap naman ng burger... hehehehe... try ko nga rin eto..

definite na ang property line ng manna residences adjacent sa soon puregold warehouse. Hmmmmm

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mukhang yung tabi ng toyota ay hindi PUREGOLD.. ibang location ang tinutukoy na paglalagyan.. sabi ng kilala ko may nabili na atang lote ang PUREGOLD dito sa BAUANG.. ang the location is......... sekret muna yung location.. kasi under negotiations ulet

F SALON in Bauang will be close.... sayang yung effort nila at mahal kasi yung puesto...

approximately150 delagates from different towns of PANGASINAN visited NAGUILIAN and BAUANG. they are here to see the ordinances regarding the ANTI-PLASTIC, ANTI SMOKING, ANTI LITTERING. Ang naguilian pala 5 years ng naipasa sa KONSEHO pero last year lang nila inemplement.. then Bauang copied the Anti Plastic last year and inemplement in few months. pinakita rin ng Bauang yung WATER TREATMENT FACILITY na nasa public market para maishare dn nila sa bayan nila. pati pala ECOSAN :)

F SALON in Bauang will be close.... sayang yung effort nila at mahal kasi yung puesto...

Preferably yung location niya sana sa ground floor

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mukhang yung tabi ng toyota ay hindi PUREGOLD.. ibang location ang tinutukoy na paglalagyan.. sabi ng kilala ko may nabili na atang lote ang PUREGOLD dito sa BAUANG.. ang the location is......... sekret muna yung location.. kasi under negotiations ulet

naku sana successful ang negotiations nila with the lot owner to purchase the land :D

approximately150 delagates from different towns of PANGASINAN visited NAGUILIAN and BAUANG. they are here to see the ordinances regarding the ANTI-PLASTIC, ANTI SMOKING, ANTI LITTERING. Ang naguilian pala 5 years ng naipasa sa KONSEHO pero last year lang nila inemplement.. then Bauang copied the Anti Plastic last year and inemplement in few months. pinakita rin ng Bauang yung WATER TREATMENT FACILITY na nasa public market para maishare dn nila sa bayan nila. pati pala ECOSAN :)

O diba, model LGU ang Bauang! Pakkk! :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::cheers:

O diba, model LGU ang Bauang! Pakkk! :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::cheers:

naguilian also...

naku sana successful ang negotiations nila with the lot owner to purchase the land :D

masyado ngang mura yung pagkabili.. eh along the highway pa yung lote... 20K per sqm

approximately150 delagates from different towns of PANGASINAN visited NAGUILIAN and BAUANG. they are here to see the ordinances regarding the ANTI-PLASTIC, ANTI SMOKING, ANTI LITTERING. Ang naguilian pala 5 years ng naipasa sa KONSEHO pero last year lang nila inemplement.. then Bauang copied the Anti Plastic last year and inemplement in few months. pinakita rin ng Bauang yung WATER TREATMENT FACILITY na nasa public market para maishare dn nila sa bayan nila. pati pala ECOSAN :)
nice ecofriendly :) :banana::banana:

masyado ngang mura yung pagkabili.. eh along the highway pa yung lote... 20K per sqm

mahal iyang 20k per square meter. I bet baka sa may bakanteng lote iyan sa south ng plaza dahil iyon ang malaking lote along the highway sa mismong town proper ng Bauang.


Pero malayong mas mura ito kaysa sa per square meter sa San Fernando at 35k dahil sa city ito

mahal iyang 20k per square meter. I bet baka sa may bakanteng lote iyan sa south ng plaza dahil iyon ang malaking lote along the highway sa mismong town proper ng Bauang.


Pero malayong mas mura ito kaysa sa per square meter sa San Fernando at 35k dahil sa city ito

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naguilian also...

Bauang and Naguilian should really be emulated by other LGUs. Gusto ko ring i-ban ang use ng plastic sa Palengke ng San Fernando. Napakalaki ang maitutulong niyan sa pagreduce ng kalat at basura sa city. Actually yung mga ilang tindera na nakausap ko roon, gusto naring gumamit ng papel instead of supot sa packaging ng mga bilihin. Yung allowable lang na supot para sa mga karne at isda ay yung Penguin na brand dahil biodegradable iyon

Yung 35k pala per square meter sa San fernando, I refer it pala sa may city proper area.

basta yung plasticdisposal ng Bauang nabawasan na since naimplement yung anti plastic

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hula ko lang yun :D Pero sa ganyang presyo kasi, I presume sa location na iyon posible na ganoon ang presyo ng lote dahil nasa town proper siya

somewhere in the Central business district... location.. wag muna pangunahan... :)

somewhere in the Central business district... location.. wag muna pangunahan... :)

:banana::banana::banana::cheers: ang mahalaga magkaroon rito sa La Union

uu...

I'm also waiting for positive news naman sa San Fernando - Savemore, Puregold, etc

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I'm also waiting for positive news naman sa San Fernando - Savemore, Puregold, etc
SANA kung suportahan na lang ang mga big investors gaya sa sinabi mong brands, WAG na sanang gawin palagatasan. Kaya nga "wait and see" ang ilang major investors sa SFC eh... GUMISING na kayo, napagiwanan na ang SFC :lol:

^
tama ka jan sir

isa pa medyo iniiwasan din kasi ang SFC , kasi city na sya masmahal ang tax and etc VS municipality , like bauang malapit lang naman sa central business district ng LU (sfc)
which can also sustain by other nearby towns, like naguilian and other 2nd dist. of LU

SANA kung suportahan na lang ang mga big investors gaya sa sinabi mong brands, WAG na sanang gawin palagatasan. Kaya nga "wait and see" ang ilang major investors sa SFC eh... GUMISING na kayo, napagiwanan na ang SFC :lol:

Uh hummm it sounds like uhm well (parang the usual scenario/practice kapag may papasok na investor)... :D


Saluhin nalang ng Bauang (I mean by encouraging investors to include Bauang as a location for their businesses) ang anumang maiitsapwera sa SFC.

Walang tunay na asenso ang aasahan sa SFC kapag patuloy parin ang mga bad practices kapag may papasok na investor

read the whole blog at http://hipsterhead.wordpress.com/2012/06/20/a-piece-of-santorini-at-thunderbird-resorts-la-union/

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in every city/municipality or province may kanya kanyang kwento :)

^^ kaya over-all ang baaaaagal ng pag-asenso ng La Union :lol:

maswerte parn ang La union compare mo sa ibang lalawigan... mas asensado naman tayo kesa sa iba.... in other province wala silang monthly outreach ng probinsya nila tayo merun

^^ Atleast daril riyan mataas ang HDI (Human Development Index) ng La Union. Ika-10 tayo sa buong Pilipinas.

Isa pa, aside from local businesses especial sa agri-tade industry, isa sa bumubuhay sa La Union economy ay ang Poro Point. Kailangan lang talaga i-welcome ang mga big investments rito dahil nagbibigay sila ng trabaho sa mga mamamayan at isa pa napapabilis ang pag-andar ng ekonomiya, mas magiging mabilis ang pagcirculate ng pera

Yung 35k pala per square meter sa San fernando, I refer it pala sa may city proper area.

AFAIK pag sa city proper mismo , wala ng 35K ..... at least 50K-100K na

AFAIK pag sa city proper mismo , wala ng 35K ..... at least 50K-100K na

Oh may goodness :omg: thanks firefox. So as of year 200x something pa garud ang P35k/sq. meter na presyo ng lote sa downtown SFC. Grabe naman super mahal! Halos half to two-thirds na ng presyo ng lote sa Binondo sa Maynila

kung napapansin ninyo mga buildings sa Urdaneta or even at Vigan ay malalawak ang lot space ng mga buildings doon. Sa San Fernando naman, halos umaabot lang ng around 150-400 sq meters ang lot space ng mga buildings, even some have very short frontage mula sa highway. Bumabawi nalang sa height ang mga buildings dahil maraming 4-6 storey buildings sa downtown, pero maraming lote parin doon ang nakatiwangwang, kaya outside the city proper premises nalang nagpapatayo ang ilan ng mga buildings

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ano yan sir?

^^ nagkamali lang ako ng naipost :D

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Santol Fountain
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Santol Mountains
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Santol Fountain
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Marami bang santol sa Santol?

^^ siguro marami, pero Mango capital iyan ng La Union :lol: (Recalling Ms. Santol's intro on Mutya ng La Union 2007)

Read the whole article-feature at source: www.cnngo.com (http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/life/philippines/36-hours-philippine-bus-600938)

Wind in your face, water bottle in hand, Air Supply on tinny speakers ... to see the Philippine provinces the local way, travel like a local
By Gelo Gonzales

eepney. Moto-trike. Banca boat. Kuliglig. (Click through the gallery above if you don’t know what that last one is.)

There are lots of creative ways to get around the Philippines.

To experience the best of the country’s gorgeous countryside and meet its outgoing locals, however, one of the most fun ways is to hop on a bus for a trip through the provinces.

That’s why we dispatched Manila native Gelo Gonzalez to spend 24 hours on a Philippine bus trip and document his trip.

Also on CNNGo: How to be a Manila local: 10 tips for faking it

“Can I head toward the beach?” Gonzales immediately asked.

Now there’s a man who knows how to wring perks out of a business trip. How could we refuse?

Starting at the Victory Liner bus station in Cubao, along the heart of Metro Manila’s main road artery EDSA (Cubao is the location of many bus terminals), Gonzales embarked on a trip with the ultimate destination of San Fernando, capital of the province of La Union, and surf capital of northern Luzon.

For the most part he hopped on and off buses heading northwest of Manila along the MacArthur Highway, the national road named for American World War II general Douglas MacArthur, whose name and legend are still renowned in the Philippines.

Along the way, Gonzales took so many short detours that he didn’t get back to Manila for 36 hours -- see what we mean about a talent for perks? -- before filing the gallery report above.

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Wind in your face, water bottle in hand, Air Supply on tinny speakers ... to see the Philippine provinces the local way, travel like a local
By Gelo Gonzales

eepney. Moto-trike. Banca boat. Kuliglig. (Click through the gallery above if you don’t know what that last one is.)

There are lots of creative ways to get around the Philippines.

To experience the best of the country’s gorgeous countryside and meet its outgoing locals, however, one of the most fun ways is to hop on a bus for a trip through the provinces.

That’s why we dispatched Manila native Gelo Gonzalez to spend 24 hours on a Philippine bus trip and document his trip.

Also on CNNGo: How to be a Manila local: 10 tips for faking it

“Can I head toward the beach?” Gonzales immediately asked.

Now there’s a man who knows how to wring perks out of a business trip. How could we refuse?

Starting at the Victory Liner bus station in Cubao, along the heart of Metro Manila’s main road artery EDSA (Cubao is the location of many bus terminals), Gonzales embarked on a trip with the ultimate destination of San Fernando, capital of the province of La Union, and surf capital of northern Luzon.

For the most part he hopped on and off buses heading northwest of Manila along the MacArthur Highway, the national road named for American World War II general Douglas MacArthur, whose name and legend are still renowned in the Philippines.

Along the way, Gonzales took so many short detours that he didn’t get back to Manila for 36 hours -- see what we mean about a talent for perks? -- before filing the gallery report above.

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Midnight bonfire

It Gerona, I waited 90 excruciating minutes for a bus to San Fernando. By the time I arrived and took a moto-trike to the nearby San Juan Surf Resort at Urbiztondo Beach, it was almost midnight. I met this group of girls on the beach, lounging on beanbag chairs.

“We’re here for an all-girls surf camp sponsored by Billabong,” they told me. “The youngest of the group is 13, the oldest is 30.”

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Surf class

In the morning, the surf camp was in full swing outside the resort.

San Juan Surf Resort is owned by famed Filipino surfer Luke Landrigan (left). Rooms range from 1,000 pesos ($23) with fan to 6,000 pesos ($150) for air-conditioned villas for 12.

"We're the most accessible surf spot because you can easily catch a bus from Manila and you get dropped off right in front of the surf resorts," Landrigan told me after this lesson.

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Surfing lessons

Surfing lessons cost 400 pesos (about $10) a session. On the morning I was there, the lack of big waves made the wide, clean beach better for being lazy.

"La Union has waves from June to April," surfer and resort owner Luke Landrigan told me. "The south swell is from June to August, and the north swell is from September to April. The north swell generally has bigger and stronger waves. There are usually no waves during the summer months because there's not a lot of weather disturbances like a cold front or a storm."

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Sinampalukang bukngus

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Minutes from the San Juan Surf Resort is small Halo Halo de Iloko restaurant, which serves a delicious sinampalukang bukngus, coconut and milkfish cooked in coconut juice (pictured). Other specialties include spicy Ilokano Express, crispy pork belly in coconut milk; and binagoongan, pork sautéed with shrimp paste, garnished with green mango slices.


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The unofficial national dessert, halo-halo has two consistent ingredients: shaved ice and evaporated milk. After that, any number of items can be added: kidney beans, jackfruit, garbanzo beans. Halo Halo de Iloko claims theirs is “La Union’s best” for its yema (a custard made with egg yolk and condensed milk) and topping of ice cream.

source: http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/life/philippines/36-hours-philippine-bus-600938

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By Miriam P. Aquino
Friday 22nd of June 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union June 22 (PIA) -- The National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) turned-over four rubber boats in La Union even as it held an earthquake drill at the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – Mid-La Union Campus here.

The boats were given to the City of San Fernando and the towns of Bauang, Aringay and Bangar in La Union last June 19 undersecretary Benito T. Ramos, NDRRMC executive director and Office of Civil Defense (OCD) administrator.

source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=311340261432)

Knock knock knock! haaay kailan kaya magiging operational uli ang traffic lights sa san fernando? Halos magtatatlong buwan na since the week before Holy Week. Bakit naman kaya pinapatay kung kailan mas kailangan. Napakadelikado tuloy tumawid sa pedestrian lalo na kapag walang traffic enforcer man lang.

NDRRMC turns over rubber boats in La Union
By Miriam P. Aquino
Friday 22nd of June 2012

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SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union June 22 (PIA) -- The National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) turned-over four rubber boats in La Union even as it held an earthquake drill at the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – Mid-La Union Campus here.

The boats were given to the City of San Fernando and the towns of Bauang, Aringay and Bangar in La Union last June 19 undersecretary Benito T. Ramos, NDRRMC executive director and Office of Civil Defense (OCD) administrator.
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nagbigay pa kung aapat lang? how about Santo Tomas and Agoo na kalimitan binibaha?

nagbigay pa kung aapat lang? how about Santo Tomas and Agoo na kalimitan binibaha?


Kakaunti nga,pero mayroon narin sigurong rubber boats sa lahat ng LGUs at sa may PDRMMC sa Capitol.


Bakit pala binabaha ang Agoo at Santo Tomas?

Kakaunti nga,pero mayroon narin sigurong rubber boats sa lahat ng LGUs at sa may PDRMMC sa Capitol.


Bakit pala binabaha ang Agoo at Santo Tomas?
yung area kasi sa place namin boundary ng agoo at santo tomas puro palaisdaan, bumaba yung place namin mula nuong lindol 1990-1991 hangang pumasok na ang tubig alat, may lake doon (capengpeng lake)

isa pa may irrigation kasi sa may agoo , alam nyo yung bridge prinsipe before town proper from northbound, unkown yung end noon naka direkta lang ata sa mga irrigation at kanal, not connected to sea

but this summer may ginawa yung mga canal/passageway ng tubig sa barangay namin mismo at san julian (papuntang Villa Remy Xia)

ah ok kaya pala. Ang laki talaga ng epekto sa ground condition ng 1990 earthquake noon. Lumubog rin ng ilang cm ang Dagupan.


Kailangan siguro na yung parang creek na iyon sa prinsipe bridge ay ikonekta sa dagat (possible but very expensive)or kung hindi ibranch pa nila sa ibng mga bukirin na hindi naaabutan ng irrigasyon

Kaya laging binabaha ang Pangasinan dahil sa lindol noon.

another ground condition changes brought about by the 1990 earthquake was yung sa baguio at sa Salinas salt springs sa Nueva Vizcaya. Naging unstable ang lupa sa Baguio kaya for the next ten years ay ipinagbawal ang pagpapatayo ng more than 4-storey buildings. Sa salinas salt springs naman,dati ay may spring na lumalabas.ang tubig ding iyon ay may dalang salty deposits.after ng lindol,nawala yung mga springs at unti-unting naubos yung salt deposits sa kabundukan na iyon

Sana lagyan rin ng cover/canopy para naman hindi mainit o kaya naman para hindi madulas kapag umuulan, pero kung wala, ok lang. magdala nalang ng Payong ang mga dumadaan rito :D

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Re-routing under construction sa may Lossoc Bridge, Dili, Bauang. I think they are going to demolish the old bridge and elevate it, parang sa Bauang-San Fernando Border noong 2004.

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Knock knock knock! haaay kailan kaya magiging operational uli ang traffic lights sa san fernando? Halos magtatatlong buwan na since the week before Holy Week. Bakit naman kaya pinapatay kung kailan mas kailangan. Napakadelikado tuloy tumawid sa pedestrian lalo na kapag walang traffic enforcer man lang.

pang decoration na lang siguro ang mga traffic lights dyan sa downtown SFC. dapat nga lang magdagdag pa sila sa mga critical traffic crossings such as Rizal cor Ortega, Quezon cor Gen Luna, P Burgos cor Ortega. Wala eh...Ayaw yata umasenso ang kaisang-isang ciudad ng LU. haaaysss. :ohno:

Isa pa, aside from local businesses especial sa agri-tade industry, isa sa bumubuhay sa La Union economy ay ang Poro Point. Kailangan lang talaga i-welcome ang mga big investments rito dahil nagbibigay sila ng trabaho sa mga mamamayan at isa pa napapabilis ang pag-andar ng ekonomiya, mas magiging mabilis ang pagcirculate ng pera

dapat lang na iisipin nila na wag ng lalabas ang mga bagong graduates at high skilled professionals sa ibang provinces/ciudad/bansa. sa kawalan ng mga job opportunities sa SFC/LU kaya nagkakaroon ng brain drain. sana isulong na ang "Free Enterprise" system para bibilis ang pagunlad ng SFC at LU.

Sana lagyan rin ng cover/canopy para naman hindi mainit o kaya naman para hindi madulas kapag umuulan, pero kung wala, ok lang. magdala nalang ng Payong ang mga dumadaan rito :D

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Thank you Sen. Bongbong Marcos for funding this foot bridge...

pang decoration na lang siguro ang mga traffic lights dyan sa downtown SFC. dapat nga lang magdagdag pa sila sa mga critical traffic crossings such as Rizal cor Ortega, Quezon cor Gen Luna, P Burgos cor Ortega. Wala eh...Ayaw yata umasenso ang kaisang-isang ciudad ng LU. haaaysss. :ohno:

haaaay (sigh) :) kailangan na talaga ng isang traffic management body ang San Fernando, ala MMDA, para hindi nalang nakasalalay sa mga traffic police ang traffic management sa city. Hindi pa strictly implemented ang mga ordinances. Where is the anti-no helmet ordinance para sa mga motorcycle drivers/passengers?


i suggest na kailangan narin ng Truck Ban along Quezon Ave say 8am-6pm (MMDA implements is truck ban 7am - 7pm, kaya halimbawa pag sa construction, sa gabi ginagawa ang buhos)

Gumawa rin ng mga bagong kalsada, kahit yung tipong pang barangay road for now (5 meters width), hindi yung magpatong uli ng aspalto sa magandang kalsada, para naman may re-routing/may alternate route ang mga motorista sakaling may traffic build-up.

Isa pa, napaka dim na ng streetlights, tapos unti-unting napupundi ang mga ito. Napakadilim sa may Junction papuntang Diversion road at Poro Point. Naku, papasok paman din sa Poro Point Ecozone, dapat naman maliwanag at maaliwalas ang papasok rito para naman masabi naman na ang mga pupunta roon ay nasa isang progressive area sila

Ewan ko lang kung mag-wowork rin ito kagaya ng plano ngayon sa Laoag na ipapatayong carpark, para mas kakaunti ang mga sasakyan na nakapark sa gilid ng highway. Syempre may parking fee, ewan ko nalang kung kakagat ang mga tao rito, pero maganda sana para sa San Fernando na limited ang parking space sa gilid ng highway



Haay sana lang mas mapagtuunan ng pansin rin ng mga opisyal ang problema sa trapiko. Kapag maaliwalas ang trapiko, mabilis ang paggalaw ng ekonomiya, mas mabilis ang pag-asenso ng bayan o syudad

dapat lang na iisipin nila na wag ng lalabas ang mga bagong graduates at high skilled professionals sa ibang provinces/ciudad/bansa. sa kawalan ng mga job opportunities sa SFC/LU kaya nagkakaroon ng brain drain. sana isulong na ang "Free Enterprise" system para bibilis ang pagunlad ng SFC at LU.

Haay at ako'y nagbabadyang magtrabaho sa Maynila :|


Samantalahin at saluhin nalang ng San Juan, Bauang at Agoo ang anumang maiitsapwerang mga investments sa San Fernando. Sayang na sayang kasi. :(

Thank you Sen. Bongbong Marcos for funding this foot bridge...

Agyaman kami Sen. Marcos! :bow::tyty: Sana pondohan uli niya mga ipapatayong footbridges sa DMMMSU at SLC. Nauna lang daw kasi gawin ang sa Lorma footbridge dahil minimal lang ang magiging damage sa property rito na kailangan bayaran ng gobyerno through just compensation


Delayed na nga lang ng 4 + 23 = 27 days as of now mula sa target completion date nito, anyway sana ay magamit na ito agad.

Advisory: Please prepare your hankies or any sort of tissue paper as you see these mouth-watering delicacies! :drool: :eat: :drool: :eat: :drool: :eat: :drool: :eat:


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Surfer's Mixed Seafood

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Binagoongang Baboy

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Pancit Pabolacano

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Chicken Skin

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Sinampalukang Buknok

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Pork Iloko Sisig


Photography by: Glenn Dulay
Photos are from: Halo Halo de Iloko Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/magpasarap)

Dito daw pala nanirahan at lumaki noon si Jessica Soho sabi ng mga Natives of La Union (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150292501150886&set=oa.10150306151162973&type=1&theater)

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Photo from: Jongjong Espanto
At the photo: Frisco Bakery around San Fernando Dry Market

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Photo by: Mags Espanto via Natives of La Union Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150900282557773&set=o.36219002972&type=1&theater)

Ang alam ko related din si Jessica sa mga Aspiras.

Ang alam ko related din si Jessica sa mga Aspiras.

baka sa mother side

taga lingsat ang mga soho

^^ Ah ok, thanks! :):cheers:

yun Puregold warehouse beside Manna (near national road)mukhang wala na kasi may perimeter wall ata na tinayo ang manna dito ....

yun traffic light along quezon ave. cor P.burgos sadya atang pinatay yun noon pa, kasi lalong lumala ang traffic nun gumagana yun kasi madalas pag naka red light along quezon ave, wala naman sasakyan along p.burgos , minsan vice versa naman

^^ matagal na siguro na wala na iyon since the date na naipaskil iyong "This Lot is Not for Sale, pls text cp no xxxxxxxxxx".:ohno: Baka naghahanap pa ng mas malawak na location sa San Fernando.


Napansin ko naman sa interval ng changing of colors sa traffic light, masyadong matagal. Parang 1 minute ang aabutin bago mag-iba ang kulay ng ilaw. Sa Baguio naman, mabilis. ganoon sana para hindi maipon ang trapiko. May kontrol naman for sure yung traffic lights, edi liitan nila yung time interval, say 30 sec. Lagyan sana ng countdown timer kagaya sa Nagtahan bridge sa Maynila para hindi mainip sa paghintay ang mga motorista at pedestrians

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yung traffic lights rin ng urdaneta ay ganyan

taga lingsat ang mga soho

lingsat sila lumaki sina jessica at sa san juan nagpatayo ng bahay.

yun Puregold warehouse beside Manna (near national road)mukhang wala na kasi may perimeter wall ata na tinayo ang manna dito ....

yun traffic light along quezon ave. cor P.burgos sadya atang pinatay yun noon pa, kasi lalong lumala ang traffic nun gumagana yun kasi madalas pag naka red light along quezon ave, wala naman sasakyan along p.burgos , minsan vice versa naman

kaya nga nandyan yan para macontrol ang vehicle/pedestrian traffic flow. dapat road sensor ang magtritrigger ang go/stop signal at hindi nakaprogram lang para flexible ang bawat signal.

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Photos from: Surfing break La Union Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=110240965701833&set=a.110240069035256.12549.100001477915237&type=1&theater)

Nirereklamo rin talaga ng ibang motorista ang traffic lights na iyan, lalo pa raw nagpapalala ng trapiko, karamihan naman sa mga nagsasabi ay mga walang disiplina sa daan. Ewan ko lang kung sa Maynila sila mag-drive at gawin rin nila doon ang mga kawalang disiplina nila rito


Kawalang disiplina rin ng mga motorista ang isa sa mga nagpapalala ng trapiko s San Fernando. Yung mga No Parking areas ay ginagawang parking area. Sa mga PUVs naman, yung iba, nagbababa at nagsasakay ng pasahero sa gitna ng daan, hindi man lang nagpapagilid para makadaan rin yung ibang mga sasakyan na nasa likuran nila. Yung iba naman, parang Die König (Hari) ng daan kung mag-drive, at may iba naman na sobrang bagal magmaneho na parang walang pakialam sa mundo.

Dito daw pala nanirahan at lumaki noon si Jessica Soho sabi ng mga Natives of La Union (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150292501150886&set=oa.10150306151162973&type=1&theater)

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Photo from: Jongjong Espanto
At the photo: Frisco Bakery around San Fernando Dry Market
anong malapit na known est. dito sir?

I hope some areas around the city must be revitalized (Wish na wish ko lang, magkaroon naman ng mas magandang building ang dry market). Lahat na ng buildings mula sa South Paseo hanggang sa mercury drug area ay bago na lahat, except yung nananatiling eyesore na Odeon building. Ang ganda ng mga buildings sa hilera ng national bazaar hanggang sa konica (uniform height and similar architecture). I also wish na aspaltuhan rin at ayusin ang drainage sa palibot ng Dry Market gaya ng ginagawa nila sa ibang streets. I commend San Fernando for that at least. :cheers:

Some Downtown San Fernando City photos by Jongjong Espanto

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To wet market

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Ornamental plants and flowers section

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Sa section na ito, magaganda na lahat ang buildings, except yung Odeon :nuts:

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National Bazaar

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San Fernando City Plaza

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Quezon Ave- Mc Arthur Highway

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Textile Market Building at Miguel Chan

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Bethany Hospital

anong malapit na known est. dito sir?

kahilera siya ng naluging Dunkin Donuts, tapos yung POD, yung merchandise store, papasok ng wet market, Seksi

Kawalang disiplina rin ng mga motorista ang isa sa mga nagpapalala ng trapiko s San Fernando. Yung mga No Parking areas ay ginagawang parking area. Sa mga PUVs naman, yung iba, nagbababa at nagsasakay ng pasahero sa gitna ng daan, hindi man lang nagpapagilid para makadaan rin yung ibang mga sasakyan na nasa likuran nila. Yung iba naman, parang Die König (Hari) ng daan kung mag-drive, at may iba naman na sobrang bagal magmaneho na parang walang pakialam sa mundo.[/QUOTE]

pansin ko din ewan ko if mga driver lang taga sfc o ganun talaga karamihan ng driver , walang disiplina... madalas mag double park tapos iiwanan yun sakyan nila ... mga single motorcycle naman ipapaprk yun unit nila tutok na tutok sa sasakyan mo harap at likod mga 1 ft na alng distansya, hindi na lang nila inisip paano lalabas yun sasakyan :bash:

Nirereklamo rin talaga ng ibang motorista ang traffic lights na iyan, lalo pa raw nagpapalala ng trapiko, karamihan naman sa mga nagsasabi ay mga walang disiplina sa daan. Ewan ko lang kung sa Maynila sila mag-drive at gawin rin nila doon ang mga kawalang disiplina nila rito


Kawalang disiplina rin ng mga motorista ang isa sa mga nagpapalala ng trapiko s San Fernando. Yung mga No Parking areas ay ginagawang parking area. Sa mga PUVs naman, yung iba, nagbababa at nagsasakay ng pasahero sa gitna ng daan, hindi man lang nagpapagilid para makadaan rin yung ibang mga sasakyan na nasa likuran nila. Yung iba naman, parang Die König (Hari) ng daan kung mag-drive, at may iba naman na sobrang bagal magmaneho na parang walang pakialam sa mundo.
bakit magrereklamo sila eh batas trapiko yan? dapat sumunod sila sa batas trapiko para maayos ang daloy ng traffic lalo na sa downtown area. ang alam ko pinag-aralan na ng traffic experts from Ateneo U yan at meron na silang recommendation para totally ma-solve yan pero ewan ko lang bakit hindi pa rin na-iimplement hanggang ngayon. kung ano ang kinagisnan natin sa SFC traffic, walang pagbabago pa rin. For the meantime, tyaga muna tayo kay Ping at Pong. :lol::lol:

pansin ko din ewan ko if mga driver lang taga sfc o ganun talaga karamihan ng driver , walang disiplina... madalas mag double park tapos iiwanan yun sakyan nila ... mga single motorcycle naman ipapaprk yun unit nila tutok na tutok sa sasakyan mo harap at likod mga 1 ft na alng distansya, hindi na lang nila inisip paano lalabas yun sasakyan :bash:

Kulang talaga ang parking space sa gilid ng highway. Ang ibang mga bakanteng lote ay nilalagyan ng harang imbes sana na gawing parking lot for the meantime(hindi rin naman masisisi yung may-ari ng lote rito)

may iba ring nagpapark ng sasakyan,sa liit narin ng parking space siguro,halos mabaangga na ng mga dumadaan sa highway,haaay :ohno:

Traffic Route Plan sa DMMMSU

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Ang sa akin lang, Umayos nga ang daloy ng trapiko, pero mukhang mas lumala pa ang trapiko rito. Kung dati, mag-uumpisang magkaroon ng pila ng sasakyan sa may TESDA (para sa mga northbound), ngayon naman, sa Jollibee palang, naku po doon na nagsisimulang ma-stranded ang mga sasakyan.

Bawal naman daw ang mag-park sa gilid ng highway. Hinuhuli naman nila. Ok iyon. pero parang hindi parin 100% na nasusunod ang traffic plan na ito

I-susuggest ko nalang uli sa facebook page nila na padaanin sa gilid ng highway ang mga PUVs, para humiwalay sila sa mga dumadaan sa northbound lane at para makapag load and unload sila nang maayos. Sa current set-up kasi ngayon, nasa tinatawag na "fast lane" (see figure) dumadaan ang lahat ng uri ng sasakyan. Sa pedestrian narin kasi nagloload and unload ang mga PUVs dahil iyon lang ang parte na walang harang sa gilid. Gawin rin nila iyon sa mga pa-southbound. Hmmm what'ya think?

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hmmm IMO, not to brag but San Fernando City has the best panoramic views among all cities in the North! :cheers:


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anu pala nangyari sa DUNKIN DONUT.... bigla silang nawala lahat

anu pala nangyari sa DUNKIN DONUT.... bigla silang nawala lahat

:( hindi naman ata nalugi. Ewan ko lang. Malakas paman din sila.gusto pa naman ng mga tao sa doughnuts (suki ako ng dunkin donuts hehehe). Wala naring bilihan sa Bauang :(

wala na lahat dito sa La Union

sa Agoo daw ang parang baking area nila

Kaya nga,buong la union naman na. Dalawa sa sfc, tapos sa bauang, sa agoo,tapos kung may dunkin donuts pa sa ibang towns :(

By Miriam P. Aquino
Monday 25th of June 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union June 25 (PIA) -- Government agencies, the private sector, non-government organizations (NGOs), and local government units (LGUs) participated in today’s Arbor Day celebration by planting 2,500 different kinds of trees along the forested area in Barangay Cadaclan, this city.

The City Government of San Fernando, led by Mayor Pablo C. Ortega and in partnership with Tanim Kalikasan, an NGO advocating for the revival and re-greening of the environment, spearheaded more than 600 participants from various Association of Regional Executives (AREX) member agencies, Lion’s Club, National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, Barangay Cadaclan, the Philippine Red Cross, Public Attorney’s Office, and the Regional Prosecutor’s Office.

With this very noble endeavor that involves various sectors, most especially the Tanim Kalikasan which provided all the seedlings for the event, more and more areas in the city and in the province are now being revived and reforested, Mayor Ortega said.

He also thanked Angel Clark, one of the Canadian representatives from an international organization called the Sustainable Cities International that is providing full support to the various environmental programs of the City of San Fernando, including the greening program.

According to the City Environment Office, aside from the tree-planting activity of the city this Arbor Day, they are also partnering with different agencies by providing seedlings through their adopt-a-hectare program.


source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=311340596817)

Published on Monday, 25 June 2012 00:00
Written by ANGELA CELIS

Philip Morris Fortune Tobacco Corp. (PMFTC) plans to expand tobacco planting to Cagayan de Oro, Mindoro and Bohol. The company claims that it buys close to 90 percent of tobacco farmers’ produce in Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, La Union, Pangasinan, Cagayan, and Mindoro.

Chris Nelson, PMFTC president, said that the company is finalizing its expansion plans to grow tobacco in the three new areas which had earlier found suitable for planting. The company is trying to develop as many sources of tobacco leaf as possible in as many areas less affected by weather change.

source (http://www.malaya.com.ph/index.php/business/business-news/6962-philip-morris-to-expand-tobacco-plantations-to-cdo-mindoro-bohol1)

Proposed buildings at DMMMSU-MLUC

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By: Victor B. Dacanay, PITO-LU

Upon the instructions of Gov. Manuel C. Ortega, the Provincial Health Office convened the Provincial Dengue Operation Task Force of La Union to assess its capability to combat the killer dengue disease last June 14, 2012 at the Diego Silang Hall, Capitol Building In the city of San Fernando.

It was attended by Chiefs of District Hospitals, Rural Health Officers and Chiefs of Police and other stakeholders all over the province.

Dr. Rosario Pamintuan, Head of the Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit and Ms. Eufemia Thelma M. Ebrew who also heads the Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit reported that from January to June 1 this year, there were only 295 reported cases which is below the threshold alert level, and the number has significantly decreased by 63.16 % compared to the 806 reported cases on same period last year. They further reported that except for the municipalities of Burgos and Caba, the rest of La Union has shown a very remarkable decrease ad that we only have only two fatalities so far.


read more at source: Official Website of the Province of La Union (http://www.launion.gov.ph/news.php?extend.302)

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By: Allan de Castro Runas – Governor’s Press Corps

The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) conducted the training for trainers on the effective use of mother tongue in Day Care Centers on April 23 to 27, 2012 at the Model Senior Citizens Center, DSWD Compound in San Fernando Cit - the first in Region I!

Since Department Order 74 series of 2009 was issued, the inclusion of local languages has become a national policy in basic education, giving birth to Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE). Specifically, the primary mother tongue like a native, first, local, home, or vernacular language of a locality shall be used as the main medium of instruction in public elementary school, gradually transitioning to English. The implementation of MTB-MLE, which will be in full swing this year, is important for the seamless transition of pupils from the day care to the kindergarten level.

read more at source: Official Website of the Province of La Union (http://www.launion.gov.ph/news.php?extend.292)

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By: Dianne Grace M. Tecson, RN

In line with the Provincial Government of La Union’s (PGLU) 162nd La Union Foundation Anniversary and the 38th Foundation Anniversary of Caba Medicare Community Hospital (CMCH), with the theme “38 Years of Delivering Quality Service to the Community,” CMCH in cooperation with Cong. Eufranio “Franny” Eriguel, conducted a free Medical and Dental Mission for its catchment municipalities on February 24, 2012.

A total of 250 medical patients were examined and given free medicines. Of the sum, 225 were from Caba, 11 from Bauang, seven from Aringay and the remaining seven were from other municipalities. Of the totality, 121 were medical patients while the remaining 129 were pediatric patients. The Dental Service was also able to reach out 39 patients. Records show that 588 prescriptions were filled and fourteen 14 laboratory examinations were conducted.

source: Official Website of the Province of La Union (http://www.launion.gov.ph/news.php?extend.291)

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source: Official Website of the Province of La Union (http://www.launion.gov.ph/news.php?item.303.9)

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source: Official Website of the Province of La Union (http://www.launion.gov.ph/news.php?item.296.9)

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source: Official Website of the Province of La Union (http://www.launion.gov.ph/news.php?item.295.9)

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source: Official Website of the Province of La Union (http://www.launion.gov.ph/news.php?item.293.9)

sa Agoo daw ang parang baking area nila

Kaya nga,buong la union naman na. Dalawa sa sfc, tapos sa bauang, sa agoo,tapos kung may dunkin donuts pa sa ibang towns :(
ang pagkakaalam ko sinusupplyan pa nila mga dunkin donut sa baguio

ang pagkakaalam ko sinusupplyan pa nila mga dunkin donut sa baguio

ilan pala ang dunkin donut sa Agoo?


Ewan ko talaga kung anong nangyari sa Dunkin Donut dito sa La Union. Sa Tarlac eh meron pa namang Dunkin Donut

ilan pala ang dunkin donut sa Agoo?


Ewan ko talaga kung anong nangyari sa Dunkin Donut dito sa La Union. Sa Tarlac eh meron pa namang Dunkin Donut
maliit na cart ata sa Agoo Hypermarket at yung sa Civic Center
wait im not sure if dunkin donut or mister donut yung manufacturing(bakery) sa Agoo, mismong harap ng Agoo East Central

what new OB Gyne sa LUMC :banana::banana: lagi kasing napupuno yung LUMC ng mga buntis pati yung orthophedic ward sa nasasakot na rin minsan,
same scenario sa ITRMC na over crowded

though may comment lang ako dapat sana plinanong maigi yung mga bagong building expansion sa LUMC kasi maslalong pumangit nung siningitan yung back of ortho and ob-gyne ward building, ganda pa naman ng pagkakagawa jan, pang world class nung unang bukas yan kaya nyang sabayan ang Makati Med/Medicasl City in terms of architecture , even basic facilities/function apparatus like centralized emergency phone , 1 for every patient connecting to nurse station by ward/department, even oxygen outlet nasa wall mismo, now hindi na nagfufunction :(

yung pinsan ko nga na RN graduated from FEU nung hinospital namin lola ko at kasama sya! akala nya Resort kasi ang ganada daw :lol::lol:

Shocks ang galing ng bata!

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Ping? Pong? - The traffic enforcers of San Fernando City for decades now

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who's that? ping or pong?

who's that? ping or pong?

hmmm kambal kasi eh hehehehe :colgate::D

hmmm kambal kasi eh hehehehe :colgate::Dkambal ba? :nuts::nuts::nuts:

kambal ba? :nuts::nuts::nuts:

uu may kakambal siya :yes:

maliit na cart ata sa Agoo Hypermarket at yung sa Civic Center
wait im not sure if dunkin donut or mister donut yung manufacturing(bakery) sa Agoo, mismong harap ng Agoo East Central



Dunkin Donuts kitchen yun.

what new OB Gyne sa LUMC :banana::banana: lagi kasing napupuno yung LUMC ng mga buntis pati yung orthophedic ward sa nasasakot na rin minsan,
same scenario sa ITRMC na over crowded

though may comment lang ako dapat sana plinanong maigi yung mga bagong building expansion sa LUMC kasi maslalong pumangit nung siningitan yung back of ortho and ob-gyne ward building, ganda pa naman ng pagkakagawa jan, pang world class nung unang bukas yan kaya nyang sabayan ang Makati Med/Medicasl City in terms of architecture , even basic facilities/function apparatus like centralized emergency phone , 1 for every patient connecting to nurse station by ward/department, even oxygen outlet nasa wall mismo, now hindi na nagfufunction :(

yung pinsan ko nga na RN graduated from FEU nung hinospital namin lola ko at kasama sya! akala nya Resort kasi ang ganada daw :lol::lol:

Wow ayos pala diyan sa La Union Med. Kailangan lang siguro palitan uli yung mga hindi na gumagana na mga apparatus(apparati ata kapag plural form). I think malawak diyan

Here, net find. La Union Medical Center

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June 25 phone photos - using SE Vivaz

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One Nisce Place

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from left: Eso-nice Galleria, Pizza Hut and the PNB under renovation

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PNB and the newly-opened Mc Donalds

San Fernando City Plaza
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Bauang - National Highway after the road widening, June 24


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Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Church and Bauang Plaza, June 25

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my comment: sana sa ibang location nalang sa Plaza itinanim yung mga palmera, ma-bblock yung magandang view ng simbahan.

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Tinubong is made of sticky, sweet rice, placed inside a bamboo chute and is heated on charcoal.

who's that? ping or pong?
also known as the Lorenzano twin brothers. Bata bata pa sila nung naging traffic enforcers..panahon pa ata ni the late Mayor J. Orros (80's). Ngayon tumanda na sila.. sila pa rin ang madalas nakikita sa mga SFC traffic crossings. :lol:

Wow ayos pala diyan sa La Union Med. Kailangan lang siguro palitan uli yung mga hindi na gumagana na mga apparatus(apparati ata kapag plural form). I think malawak diyan
P650M LUMC was designed, planned, funded and donated by the EU (European Union). Tapos tinurn-over sa PGLU at ginawa naman na public private partnership para ma-maintain ang mga medical machines at sa overhead expenses ng center.

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Major street na ginawang "Bus Terminal" byaheng Baguio. Kaya nagkakabuhol buhol ang trapiko dito. :ohno:

San Fernando City Plaza
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SFC needs to upgrade and redevelop its City Plaza... I am hoping the SFCGovt would commission good urban planners/architects/landscape architects to create
a world class park for SFC residents...

SFC needs to upgrade and redevelop its City Plaza... I am hoping the SFCGovt would commission good urban planners/architects/landscape architects to create
a world class park for SFC residents...

Actually may proposal na lagyan ng "mountain of plants" about 2 humans high tapos may fountain sa ituktok na nagfflow hanggang sa ibaba, proposal ng isang architect sa skul namin dati. May photo ako niyan pero during the powerpoint presentation lang. (i-post ko paguwi ko ng bahay)


I just wonder rin, 6 years na since 2007,wala paring renovations sa city auditorium. Nasa engineering office parin hanggang ngayon yung rendering ng bagong audiorium,approved pa noong panahon ni former mayor MJO.


Ang ganda sana kapag marenovate itong auditorium,para naman may disenteng venue para sa mga basketball events gaya ng PBA, tapos mga laro ng mga celebrities, prisaa,iraa, concerts, etc

La Union, here I come! :carrot::carrot::carrot:

La Union, here I come! :carrot::carrot::carrot:

Yuhoo Welcome welcome welcome! :carrot::banana:

Nice pics! Mukhang napakasigla ng business environment diyan sa San Fernando City, L.U. :)

Nice pics! Mukhang napakasigla ng business environment diyan sa San Fernando City, L.U. :)

thanks for dropping by blueskyscraper! :hi: yup, mabuti nalang at government center ito ng Ilocos region with fast growing business activity, stopover rin rito ng mga travelers to and from North Luzon :)

Vicariate of St. Nicholas
Vicar Forane: Father Arnulfo T. Tagorda

Balaoan (F-1587)Address: 2517 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: St. Nicholas of Tolentino, September 10Phone: +63 72 607-0191Parish Priest: Father Mario R. Valdez

Bangar (F-1701)Address: 2519 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: St. Christopher, July 25Phone: +63 72 794-1170Parish Priest: Father Arnulfo T. TagordaAssistant Parish Priest: Father Leo C. Nedic

Corrooy Address: Santol, 2516 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: St. Isidore the Farmer, May 15Parish Administrator: Father Jan Errol S. Mantes

Luna (F-1960)Address: 2518 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: St. Catherine of Alexandria, November 25 (Shrine of Our Lady of Namacpacan)Phone: +63 72 794-5205Parish Priest: Father Mario R. Valdez

Napaset (F-1959)Address: Luna, 2518 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: The Finding of the Holy Cross, May 3Phone: +63 72 603-0267Parish Priest: Father Noel Peter S. Lazo

Santol (F-1947)Address: 2516 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: Our Lady of Victory, December 19Parish Priest: Father Frederick R. Ferrer

Sudipen (F-1975)Address: 2520 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: The Holy Family, Last Sunday of DecemberPhone: +63 72 607-3142Parish Priest: Father Crispin N. Reyes

Vicariate of St. Ferdinand
Vicar Forane: Father Perpetuo B. Concepcion

Bacnotan (F-1599)Address: 2515 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: St. Michael the Archangel, September 29Phone: +63 72 792-1121Parish Priest: Father Joel Angelo A. Licos

Catbangin (F-1965)Address: San Fernando 2500 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: St. Jude, October 28Phone: +63 72 888-2253Parish Priest: Father Roberto Benito L. Collado

Nuestra Señora de Salvacion ParishAddress: Lingsat, San Fernando City, La Union, PhilippinesPhone: +63 72 700-0437Parish Priest: Father Valentin M. Narcise, CICM

San Fernando (F-1786)Address: 2500 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: St. William the Hermit, February 10 (Cathedral)Phone: +63 72 888-2512Parish Priest: Father Froilan A. SalutaParish Vicars: Father Perpetuo Concepcion, Father Gari Zaldy P. Patiag

San Gabriel (F-1935)Address: 2513 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: St. Gabriel Archangel, April 20Parish Priest: Father Nolan R. Nabua

San Juan (F-1599)Address: 2514 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: St. John the Baptist, June 24Phone: +63 72 888-4869Parish Priest: Father Emmanuel B. Bahiwag

Pagdalagan (F-1956)Address: San Fernando, 2500 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 2nd Sunday of JunePhone: +63 72 700-5115Parish Priest: Father Julius D. Bancifra

Quirino (F-1956)Address: Bacnotan, 2515 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: St. Joseph the Worker, May 1Phone: +63 72 888-1348Parish Priest: Father Francisco Gius F. Garcia

Vicariate of St. Peter the Apostle
Vicar Forane: Msgr. Gregorio Q. Nillo, PC

Bagulin (F-1984)Address: 2512 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: St. Joseph, March 19Parish Priest: Father Marlon Jose A. Singson

Bauang (F-1587)Address: 2501 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: Sts. Peter & Paul, June 29Phone: +63 72 705-1245Parish Priest: Father Msgr. Gregorio Q. Nillo, PC

Burgos (F-1949)Address: 2510 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: Our Lady of Fatima, October 13Parish Priest: Father Jaimelito Gealan, SVD

Caba (F-1933)Address: 2502 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: St. John the Baptist, June 24Phone: +63 72 708-0088Parish Priest: Father Manuel J. Laviste

Naguilian (F-1839)Address: 2511 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: Conversion of St. Augustine, May 5Phone: +63 72 606-8075Parish Priest: Father Samuel Joseph F. Banayat Jr.

Santiago (F-1965)Address: Bauang, 2501 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: St. Joseph the Worker, May 1Phone: +63 72 705-0553Parish Priest: Father Erasmus B. Soriano

Vicariate of St. Francis Xavier
Vicar Forane: Father Raul S. Panay

Agoo (F-1578)Address: 2504 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: St. Monica, May 4 (Basilica of Our Lady of Charity)Parish Priest: Msgr. Alfonso V. Lacsamana, PCPhone: +63 72 710-0458Parish Vicar: Father Liberato A. Apusen

Aringay (F-1741)Address: 2503 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: St. Lucy, Dec. 13Phone: +63 72 714-0040Parish Administrator: Father Romeo G. Lopez

Damortis (F-1947)Address: 2507 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: Our Lady of Lourdes, February 11Phone: +63 72 712-1716Parish Priest: Father Froilan Ordoño

Pugo (F-1909)Address: 2508 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: Holy Family, Last Sunday of DecemberParish Priest: Father Ranier L. Andrada

Rosario (F-1869)Address: 2506 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: The Immaculate Conception, December 8Phone: +63 72 712-7221Parish Priest: Father Ignacio N. Asuncion

Sto. Tomas (F-1785)Address: 2505 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: Holy Guardian Angels, October 2 (Shrine of Nuestra Señora del Mar Cautiva)Parish Priest: Father Raul S. Panay

Tubao (F-1894)Address: 2509 La Union, PhilippinesTitular: St. Isidore the Farmer, May 15Parish Priest: Father Camilo P. Villanueva



source (http://www.church.nfo.ph/list-of-parishes-roman-catholic-diocese-of-san-fernando-de-la-union/)

By Esteleta M. Rafanan
Tuesday 26th of June 2012

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, June 26 (PIA) -- More than 2,000 assorted tree seedlings were planted along the forested area of the La Union Botanical Garden, Brgy. Cadaclan this city on June 25, Arbor Day, which seeks to preserve and protect the environment.

”Green Economy: Does it include you?” is the theme of this year’s Arbor Day celebration.

This activity was spearheaded by City Mayor Pablo C. Ortega and Vice Mayor Hermenigildo Gualberto of San Fernando City and Tanim Kalikasan, Inc., as their partner which provided the seedlings.


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