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hugodiekonig

April 19th, 2011, 11:21 AM

by Esteleta M. Rafanan

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, April 19 (PIA) – Poverty incidence in the Ilocos Region has declined due to the intensified efforts of the government in protecting vulnerable groups especially during the global economic crisis (GEC), according to the National Statistics Coordination Board.

Based on NSCB record, in 2009, Ilocos Norte registered the lowest poverty incidence at 9.2 percent, followed by Ilocos Sur (12.5 percent) and Pangasinan (19.5 percent) but La Union increased from 21.2 in 2006 to 23.33 percent in 2009.

The government provided skills training, livelihood assistance and emergency employment to the affected workers under the comprehensive livelihood and emergency employment program or Economic Resiliency Plan.

Through the expansion and intensification of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program and Accelerated Hunger-Mitigation Program, the marginal groups have been protected under the Integrated Social Protection Program. Increased salaries of government employees were implemented in 2009 of the first of four parts of the Salary Standardization Law III.

The oil price hikes and the rice crisis at the peak of the GEC have been decelerated in 2007-2009. Purchasing of food and non-food needs of the people is not a hindrance despite the slower price increment.

Even though poverty have been reduced, Ilocanos and Pangasinenses’ income could have been greater if not for the typhoons and floods which destroyed the crops and disrupted livelihood of the farmers.

Agriculture is the main source of income of majority of the poor in Region I.

The challenge is to ensure the sustainability of poverty reduction and efforts to further improve incidence rates even beyond 2015, NSCB said. (ANL/EMR-PIA 1 La Union – With report from NSCB)

http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r01&id=28356

hugodiekonig

April 19th, 2011, 02:34 PM

By Thom F. Picana, Reporter

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union: The Philippines economy is made poorer by P78 billion annually by human wastes, according to a study done by the World Bank and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Lisa Lumbao, a USAID official based in Manila, disclosed during a recent media forum here that such wastes damaged most the tourism, fisheries and health sectors.

“Most water pollution comes from untreated sewage, mostly caused by humans. Water pollution is higher than industry and agricultural pollution. Water pollution is very damaging to the environment, that’s why we need to do something about it,” Lumbao said.

According to her, 58 percent of the groundwater in the country is contaminated with coliform bacteria and only one-third of the country’s river systems is classified as suitable sources of water supply.
She said that bulk of the P78-billion loss is caused by lack or proper sewage treatment and septage management.

Lumbao added that only about four percent of Filipinos have their sewage piped to a treatment facility while the rest use only septic tank with no treatment of water coming out or regular dislodging.

To address the problem of water pollution in this city, USAID, Rotary Club of San Fernando, Rotary International and the city government are constructing a P10-million facility for San Fernando’s sewerage and septage management program.

The project, which will start operation by August this year, aims to improve water quality, health and the economy in the city through proper sewage treatment.

Mayor Pablo Ortega said that the project is in compliance with the Clean Air Act of 2004 and Presidential Decree 856 or the Sanitation Code of the Philippines .

Ortega added that an ordinance approved recently by the city council required every septic tank in the city to be dislodged on a rotating five-year period with minimal fee.

The monthly fee, which begins by January 2012, will be P50 for household, P83 for commercial establishments, P125 for institutions and P167 for industry.

The project was conceptualized after it was found out that 56 of the 59 wells surveyed within San Fernando City were contaminated with coliform bacteria, which can cause serious illness if ingested.

The groundwater contamination was allegedly linked to poor construction and maintenance of septic tanks and tanks that can contaminate the surrounding areas.

Aside from the sewerage and septage management project here, the city government has provided the wet market and slaughter house a water treatment facility each.

http://www.manilatimes.net/news/topstories/philippines-losing-p78b-in-war-against-wastes/

:cheers:

hugodiekonig

April 19th, 2011, 03:46 PM

By PNA and U.S. News Agency / Asian

The CSI La Union, the biggest shopping mall in the province, whose appliance and furniture departments caught fire last April 15, is set to resume operations soon.

The assurance came from Dagupan City Vice Mayor Belen Fernandez, president of the CSI Group of Companies that operate big malls in Pangasinan, La Union and Ilocos Sur.

She said CSI La Union temporarily stopped operations till clearing operations shall have been completed and structural fitness of the mall is assured.

Fernandez went to La Union to check on the condition of her family-owned mall.

She said only two sections, not the entire mall, was razed, although the damages would run to several millions of pesos.

In an interview, she said they want CSI La Union to re-open as soon as possible so that the 800 families dependent on its operation especially those employed in the mall, would not be displaced for a long time.

Fernandez said she is happy that there was no casualty in the fire.

She said they have already an idea on what caused the fire but would not reveal it yet till further investigation is completed by proper authorities.

The building is about five years old only.

Fernandez has instructed their engineer and architect to conduct immediate clearing operations and to renovate the affected areas and to conduct thorough inspection in the entire building including the electrical wiring to ensure the edifice’s stability and safety.

Although she was abroad when the fire happened, Fernandez expressed her thank to La Union Gov. Manuel Ortega and to Mayor Pablo Ortega of San Fernando City for their immediate action in ensuring the safety of the mall against potential looters.

The governor and city mayor brought in rescuers to provide emergency assistance to the employees and personally went around the place to supervise the fire fighting operation.

http://www.usnewslasvegas.com/provincial/csi-la-union-mall-to-re-open-soon-after-april-15-blaze/

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guitarose

April 19th, 2011, 03:47 PM

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SHIFTING TO HIGH GEAR. The LCES project shifts to high gear as the demolition of school buildings began,
except for the main building. The contractor expects to finish the two two-storey school buildings before the
start of the next school year.
DOMS DELA CRUZ

LCES demolition starts

BY DOMINIC DELA CRUZ
STAFF REPORTER

AS THE PROPOSED project to convert the Laoag Central Elementary School lot into a commercial area shifts to high gear, city engineer
Ulderito Root announced that the demolition of LCES buildings has begun.Root added that in placed of the soon-t0-be demolished structures, two two-storey buildings will be constructed on the northern
and western portion of the school lot. The buildings would be equipped with all needed facilities and equipments, including school offices.

The LCES lot would be divided into two with the eastern portion becoming the commercial area while the western portion would be for the school. The old main building, which has been described as a
Gabaldon-type building and thus a historical edifice would not be
demolished. Root stated further that the contractor vowed to complete
the construction before the start of the 2011-2012 school year so as not to disturb pupils during enrolment.

A promenade, or a walkway, would also be built around the
city’s famous Sinking Bell Tower. A similar demolition has also
commenced around the bell tower as business establishments
that were occupying the said area has also moved out.

The construction of a new Bureau of Fire Protection building along the city engineering compound in Barangay 1 is ongoing as well as the completion of the city Division Schools office and Girl Scouts of the Philippines building at Barangay 23.

Earlier, Laoag Mayor Michael V. Fariñas said the government offices that would be affected by the project—the BFP, DepEd and GSP—would
only commence once their new buildings have been completed. Fariñas added that the contractor will shoulder all the expenses for the construction of all the school and office buildings as he stressed that he believes this project would boost employment not only in the city but the whole province as well.
http://ilocostimes.com/pdf-issues/apr11-apr17-11.pdf
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true_north

April 19th, 2011, 03:49 PM

^^Additional information i get regarding the propose SM City Laoag. All commercial buildings within the area will be demolished except Mc Donalds which still have a 10 year contract daw with the church and the old St. William College, it will be incorporated in the proposed design and will become an integral part of the mall. Oo nga pala they call this project as The Catholic Church Compound and Commercial District Redevelopment Plan.

Eto ang abangan natin. Fr. Danny Laida, the spokesman of the technical working created by the diocese of Laoag to deal with SM (the negotiation daw is in the form of MOA) is expected to conduct a press conference regarding this matter after the holy week.

Hope its good news:cheers::cheers::cheers:
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I wonder how would they incorporate the old St. William College aka Divine Word College with the SM mall's design? :lol: unless it would be "old looking" I guess. I would definitely agree that that location isn't good :ohno:

hugodiekonig

April 20th, 2011, 10:59 AM

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April 20th, 2011, 11:00 AM

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April 20th, 2011, 11:01 AM

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hugodiekonig

April 20th, 2011, 11:03 AM

by Miriam P. Aquino

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union, April 20 (PIA) – More jobseekers will be benefited and have more chances of landing a job as employer participants for the Labor Day Jobs fair offers 8,000 jobs available in the region.

According to Arly S. Valdez, Information Officer, Department of Labor and Employment – Regional Office 1 (DOLE-RO1) to facilitate workers’ and employers’ search for jobs and skills, and develop their capabilities to contribute to the economic growth of the region, DOLE1 has made earlier preparations for the nationwide simultaneous job and livelihood fair on May 1, in celebration of the Labor Day themed as “Matuwid na Daan Tungo sa Kaunlaran Para sa Lahat”.

DOLE1 Director Henry John Jalbuena earlier announced that “the numbers are expected to go up as more employers signify their interest to participate.”

Initially, Jalbuena disclosed that 21 local employers from the private sector have committed to provide 4,726 local vacancies; and 4 Licensed Recruitment Agencies also showed their interest to participate to make available some 3,736 overseas job orders.

Among those first to enlist for the fair are: People 2 Outsource, Sitel Phils., NCO Phils., Laus Group, CCIS Educational Foundation, John Clements, SM Hypermarket, TSPI Devt. Corp., GAC Distribution, AXA Phils., Richbake, Inc., St. Joseph Drug, BHF Family Plaza, San Vicente Dressing Plant, Kenwood, ISONN Marketing, Guanzon Group of Companies, Ginebra, Convergys, S & F Finance Corp., Gakken Phils., France Asia Intl. Inc., Al-alamia Intl. Manpower Services, Humania Intl. Inc., and GFI Manpower Specialist Inc.

Aside from the jobs and livelihood fair the event will also be complemented by other services which include one-stop-shop government services, live registration of businesses/employers to the phil-job.net, skills registration system, career and employment coaching, medical services, diskwento fair, and livelihood product display.

An on-line pre-registration for jobseekers and employers with the phil-job.net has already started on April 1 and will end on April 30.

“Jobseekers who pre-register will have greater chances of landing the right job, adding that early registration will facilitate job-skills matching, Jalbuena added. (ANL/MPA-PIA 1 La Union with reports from DOLE-R1)

http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r01&id=28572

Good News for us fresh graduates!:cheers:

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April 20th, 2011, 11:15 AM

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gr8-one

April 21st, 2011, 01:15 AM

I wonder how would they incorporate the old St. William College aka Divine Word College with the SM mall's design? :lol: unless it would be "old looking" I guess. I would definitely agree that that location isn't good :ohno:
I wonder why Palafox is keeping mum on this issue. Being the urban-planner designate in the province, he should say something. Parang chop suey na ang kalalabasan n'yan. Wala bang zoning diyan sa Laoag?

808 state

April 21st, 2011, 03:07 PM

808 state

April 21st, 2011, 03:16 PM

Gr8 news indeed! But the location isn't.

agree, such a great news! the city is now facing modernization! that actually is an unpleasant choice! there's a big open lot near Java Hotel, that's a perfect place for an SM mall, why not build the mall there instead:cheers:

^^Additional information i get regarding the propose SM City Laoag. All commercial buildings within the area will be demolished except Mc Donalds which still have a 10 year contract daw with the church and the old St. William College, it will be incorporated in the proposed design and will become an integral part of the mall. Oo nga pala they call this project as The Catholic Church Compound and Commercial District Redevelopment Plan.

Eto ang abangan natin. Fr. Danny Laida, the spokesman of the technical working created by the diocese of Laoag to deal with SM (the negotiation daw is in the form of MOA) is expected to conduct a press conference regarding this matter after the holy week.

Hope its good news:cheers::cheers::cheers:
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i'm so excited:cheers:

808 state

April 21st, 2011, 03:34 PM

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EDMARATION

April 22nd, 2011, 03:42 AM

HAPPY HOLY WEEK ILOCOS!!!!!!!

VIGAN UPDATES! It's been a long time... hehe...

VIGAN, TOP 4 TOURIST DESTINATION IN THE COUNTRY!

Vigan has been included as one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines along with Boracay, Camiguin, Palawan, CDO and Camarines Sur according to Asec. Enerio of the Department of Tourism and this is a good news for our Region! :cheers:Baguio isn't included but I don't believe that Vigan is taking the crown of Baguio as the most visited city for tourists up north. Baguio is Baguio whether of not on the list, Baguio is still Baguio.

By the way, this week, Vigan is experiencing heavy traffic and overcrowding! :ohno::ohno::ohno:

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EDMARATION

April 22nd, 2011, 03:52 AM

agree, such a great news! the city is now facing modernization! that actually is an unpleasant choice! there's a big open lot near Java Hotel, that's a perfect place for an SM mall, why not build the mall there instead:cheers:

i'm so excited:cheers:

I can't wait to see the transformation of LAOAG!!! Yepeeeeeeee!! The metropolis on the making up North! Cebu at the center and Davao at south, agree??:):)

EDMARATION

April 22nd, 2011, 04:00 AM

P.S. Some Private Houses of Vigan residents are being used today because of the shortage of Hotels. Calling all INVESTORS! What are you waiting for, this is a golden chance you should not miss, or else regret!

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

April 22nd, 2011, 02:26 PM

I can't wait to see the transformation of LAOAG!!! Yepeeeeeeee!! The metropolis on the making up North! Cebu at the center and Davao at south, agree??:):)

totally agree! :okay:

Advance Happy Easter Ilocos Region! :)

808 state

April 23rd, 2011, 11:56 AM

I can't wait to see the transformation of LAOAG!!! Yepeeeeeeee!! The metropolis on the making up North! Cebu at the center and Davao at south, agree??:):)

hala baka magalit ang mga "QUEEN CITIES OF THE NORTH":lol::lol::lol:

madami pang kakaining bigas ang Laoag! thank you though! and welcome back btw;):banana::banana::banana:

totally agree! :okay:

Advance Happy Easter Ilocos Region! :)

the same to you @mAiNsTrEaMhunter! mabuhay ang Ilocos and Central Visayas Regions;)

808 state

April 23rd, 2011, 12:06 PM

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April 23rd, 2011, 05:21 PM

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April 23rd, 2011, 05:23 PM

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EDMARATION

April 23rd, 2011, 06:38 PM

hala baka magalit ang mga "QUEEN CITIES OF THE NORTH"

ah oo nga pala no, natawa ako dito

hugodiekonig

April 23rd, 2011, 07:02 PM

ah oo nga pala no, natawa ako dito

wahahaha (tapos takip bunganga) sino ba talaga ang queen city of the North? diba Santiago ang may title nun for now? May ibang cities paba ang nagcclaim na Queen City sila? hmmm. maiba naman. King City of the North nalang ang Laoag. Le Roi Ville du Nord

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

April 24th, 2011, 04:05 AM

^^ hehe...really? meron din palang Queen City of the North? pwede bang malaman anong city yun? :)

hala baka magalit ang mga "QUEEN CITIES OF THE NORTH":lol::lol::lol:

madami pang kakaining bigas ang Laoag! thank you though! and welcome back btw;):banana::banana::banana:

the same to you @mAiNsTrEaMhunter! mabuhay ang Ilocos and Central Visayas Regions;)

daghang salamat bai @808 state! pinagaagawan pala ang title na yan! hindi dapat yan pinagaawayan. aanhin mo naman ang maraming titulo kung marami naman ang nagugutom, walang trabaho, walang bahay, wala lahat diba. Titles are just their to serve as an inspiration. huwag ilagay sa ulo. :okay:

hugodiekonig

April 24th, 2011, 07:26 AM

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April 24th, 2011, 07:28 AM

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hugodiekonig

April 24th, 2011, 07:29 AM

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Yacht Race from Hong Kong to San Fernando City and Bauang, La Union

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hugodiekonig

April 24th, 2011, 12:30 PM

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808 state

April 24th, 2011, 04:28 PM

wahahaha (tapos takip bunganga) sino ba talaga ang queen city of the North? diba Santiago ang may title nun for now? May ibang cities paba ang nagcclaim na Queen City sila? hmmm. maiba naman. King City of the North nalang ang Laoag. Le Roi Ville du Nord

haha kuntento na ang Laoag sa tawag na "the sunshine city" and "the gateway of the north":cheers:

Sunshine City = Laoag means "Light" in Ilocano (the city shines brightly throughout the day):cheers:

Northern Gateway = Laoag has a functional international airport:cheers:

btw, here's the other queen;)

Dagupan wants to be ‘Queen City of North’ again (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view/20061002-24221/Dagupan_wants_to_be_%91Queen_City_of_North%92_again)

^^ hehe...really? meron din palang Queen City of the North? pwede bang malaman anong city yun? :)

daghang salamat bai @808 state! pinagaagawan pala ang title na yan! hindi dapat yan pinagaawayan. aanhin mo naman ang maraming titulo kung marami naman ang nagugutom, walang trabaho, walang bahay, wala lahat diba. Titles are just their to serve as an inspiration. huwag ilagay sa ulo. :okay:

very well said @mAiNsTrEaMhunter! Ma'ayong gabi'i:cheers: hehe ganun talaga, daming gustong magreyna-reynahan kahit saan! buti pa sa south, nag-iisa ang reyna at diserve talaga, sa north naman ay dala-dalawa:lol::lol::lol: eh di talo ngayon ang south hehe:lol::lol::lol:

tama ka, aanhin ang titulong iyan, Cebu City ang may titulong ganyan, kung gusto ng titulo, dapat ay angkop o nababagay talaga sa lugar...just my two cents;)

ah oo nga pala no, natawa ako dito

sana wag magalit ang mga reynas:cheers:

808 state

April 24th, 2011, 04:32 PM

hugodiekonig

April 24th, 2011, 05:16 PM

hugodiekonig

April 24th, 2011, 05:22 PM

wow! ang ganda naman! ang sarap sigurong lumangoy dyan! Go La Union;) this nice place surely will help draw more tourists to the province;)

La Union Tourism is Back on fire again dahil sa resort na ito! I'm sure na hindi na kailangan pang pumunta ang mga tao sa Baguio at further north sa mga ganitong themed resorts sa Subic or Pampanga dahil may ganito narin dito sa La Union:cheers::banana:

hugodiekonig

April 24th, 2011, 05:37 PM

Steel Asia in P10.5B backward integration with 3 steel billet plants

Steel Asia Manufacturing Corp. is undertaking backward integration.

Unit New Carcar Manufacturing Corp. is investing P10.57 billion in steel billet manufacturing plants in three strategic locations that are set to form the biggest steel billet operation in the country.

Lucita P. Reyes, executive director of the Board of Investments (BOI), said in an interview that New Carcar lists the Yaos, owners of Steel Asia Manufacturing, as one of its major stockholders.

Reyes said that under a memorandum of agreement, New Carcar will toll manufacture steel billets for Steel Asia, which will upply the scrap metals.

Steel billets are used to make products such as nails and wires.

Steel Asia is into the production of reinforcing steel bars (rebars), which are used for general construction to strengthen concrete structures.

Under the plan, New Carcar will invest P3.523 billion in each of the three facilities located in La Union:banana::banana::banana::banana::cheers:, Cebu and Davao del Norte. The three plants will have a combined capacity of 1.2 million metric tons per year, divided equally, for the domestic market.

The project will generate 513 jobs once the plants become operational in January 2014.

"The production of these steel billets will make us competitive because they will be sourced locally. The location of the facilities will be spread in Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao so that the steel billets will be readily available to clients. This will also eliminate freight costs," Reyes said.

Reyes said this will be the biggest steel billet operation in the country and is part of Steel Asia’s backward integration.

She said Steel Asia imports steel billets to produce rebars or sources its requirements locally.

Reyes said the BOI, recognizing the importance of iron and steel as a major sector with various uses in the construction industry, approved the project under a single registration.

"This is because the operation of the three will be simultaneous, they have exactly the (same) capacity and timetable. There might come a time when one plant will not operate, one plant can source from the other. The administration of incentives and monitoring of the operations of the company will be easier," Reyes said.

Last year, BOI also approved the registration of another Yao-owned company, Harbour Industrial Development Corp., for a P2 billion rebar steel manufacturing plant in Davao del Norte.

The project will push the capacity of Steel Asia from 1.2 million metric tons to 1.6 mmt by 2012 when Harbour starts commercial operations in Panabo City.

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hugodiekonig

April 25th, 2011, 07:20 PM

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hugodiekonig

April 26th, 2011, 11:23 AM

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San Fernando aggressively pursues national and international development support to continuously improve its environmental management and public services. The city's management team began with a city development strategy that defined the elements of sustainability, bankability, competitiveness, and livability for San Fernando. The city has secured funding from various sources including the Land Bank of the Philippines for flood control, the Municipal Development Fund for its sanitary landfill, health center, school buildings, textbook procurement, and the Japan Social Development Fund for slum upgrading projects. San Fernando also mobilized technical assistance to support its city development strategy from the World Health Organization's Healthy City Initiative; USAID for Coastal Resource Management; and the Ford Foundation for low-income housing.

The city of San Fernando in La Union province wanted to be known as an environmentally conscious city. It also wanted provide high quality services to its citizens. This motivation provided the foundation for the city's development strategy to be "a safe healthy and walkable city of God-loving, hard working and disciplined citizens enjoying adequate and accessible basic services." San Fernando has shown how sound environmental management and first-rate public services can be mutually reinforcing.

To meet the particular challenges of urbanization, San Fernando was one of the first cities to develop and implement a City Development Strategy. This plan included a fisherfolk village, a planned community with 97 concrete homes, wide streets, and its own water supply and sanitation facilities. Situated on the coast, it is directly adjacent to a health center and close by to new school buildings with state-of-the-art classrooms. The city has a comprehensive solid waste management program that includes waste segregation and recovery, and has one of the best-run controlled dump sites for solid waste in the country. San Fernando has also started to construct a sanitary landfill to be implemented under a creative public-private partnership through a design-build-operate scheme. This would be the first time such an approach is used and could thus become a world-wide model for other cities.

San Fernando is living up to its reputation as the "Botanical Garden City of the North”. Its mayor launched an "environmental citizenship" program that strengthens the partnership between the city government and its citizens to keep the city clean and green. Citizens do their part by throwing their garbage in the right place at the right time, segregating biodegradable wastes, cleaning their land, recycling and reusing materials, and no longer burning their garbage.

The city has received numerous awards for its innovativeness in environmental management and service delivery, including being on the list of the world's healthiest cities. Mayor Mary Jane Ortega is a member of the United Nations Advisory Committee of Local Authorities, and sits on the steering committee for Access of Basic Services to All of the UN Habitat and UN Institute for Training and Research. The mayor is also the first Filipino to receive the Habitat Scroll of Honor from the United Nations Centre for Human Settlements.

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amigable

April 26th, 2011, 03:38 PM

Dagupan City
Bangus Festival 2011

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Maraming salamat sa mga tumingin, mas marami pa dito

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hugodiekonig

April 26th, 2011, 04:14 PM

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April 26th, 2011, 04:15 PM

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April 26th, 2011, 04:16 PM

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hugodiekonig

April 26th, 2011, 04:16 PM

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mAiNsTrEaMhunter

April 27th, 2011, 08:17 AM

haha kuntento na ang Laoag sa tawag na "the sunshine city" and "the gateway of the north":cheers:

Sunshine City = Laoag means "Light" in Ilocano (the city shines brightly throughout the day):cheers:

Northern Gateway = Laoag has a functional international airport:cheers:

btw, here's the other queen;)

Dagupan wants to be ‘Queen City of North’ again (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view/20061002-24221/Dagupan_wants_to_be_%91Queen_City_of_North%92_again)

very well said @mAiNsTrEaMhunter! Ma'ayong gabi'i:cheers: hehe ganun talaga, daming gustong magreyna-reynahan kahit saan! buti pa sa south, nag-iisa ang reyna at diserve talaga, sa north naman ay dala-dalawa:lol::lol::lol: eh di talo ngayon ang south hehe:lol::lol::lol:

tama ka, aanhin ang titulong iyan, Cebu City ang may titulong ganyan, kung gusto ng titulo, dapat ay angkop o nababagay talaga sa lugar...just my two cents;)

sana wag magalit ang mga reynas:cheers:

hehehe.. ahh so alam ko na. okay. actually, Cebu City being known as the Queen City of the South was not originally the title of Cebu. It was only coined by outsiders particularly Manila. If Cebu had any title, the most honorific would be La Villa del Santisimo Nombre de Jesus or "The City of the Most Holy Name of Jesus" during the Spanish period. Never in any of Cebu's tourism campaigns did Cebu promoted itself the Queen City of the South. Cebu was known as "an Island in the Pacific" and it was the most successful tourism campaign of the Province even up to this date. :okay:

hugodiekonig

April 27th, 2011, 09:59 AM

hehehe.. ahh so alam ko na. okay. actually, Cebu City being known as the Queen City of the South was not originally the title of Cebu. It was only coined by outsiders particularly Manila. If Cebu had any title, the most honorific would be La Villa del Santisimo Nombre de Jesus or "The City of the Most Holy Name of Jesus" during the Spanish period. Never in any of Cebu's tourism campaigns did Cebu promoted itself the Queen City of the South. Cebu was known as "an Island in the Pacific" and it was the most successful tourism campaign of the Province even up to this date. :okay:

kaya pala yung sinulog Festival sa Cebu is in honor of the Santo Niño. Great! I think why the Cebu as the Queen City of the South is because it is the oldest city in the country and also the biggest and most progressive one south of Manila, while in the North, Santiago in Isabela carries the title "Queen City of the North" though it is not the largest city in the North (in terms of population). Dagupan in Pangasinan was the Queen City of the North

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

April 27th, 2011, 01:12 PM

^^
yes po! actually not only in Cebu but the whole Visayas beloved the Santo Niño. almost all major festivals in the Visayas is in honor of the Santo Niño. kaya binigyan ng title ang Cebu in honor of the Santo Niño during the Spanish period because the image was founded in one of the burned huts by one of Legazpi's men after they stormed and burned the city while the natives fled to the nearby mountains for escape. The image of the Santo Niño was given by Magellan as a gift to the wife of Cebu's Chieftain Humabon in 1521 and it took another 44 years (1565) that Spain came back through the Legazpi expedition to successfully colonized the whole archipelago. :)

808 state

May 2nd, 2011, 11:04 AM

Villar property firm eyes projects for more provinces
(http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Corporate&id=30584&title=Villar%20property%20firm%20eyes%20projects%20for%20more%20provinces)

VILLAR-LED developer Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc. wants to start projects in close to 20 new areas around the country, the property firm said in a statement on Monday.

Expansion in new areas will allow the company to tap low to mid-market segments for families of overseas Filipinos, the firm said.

“The majority of our overseas Filipino workers hail from the provinces and there is strong preference for house and lot in their hometown or province of origin which they intend to live-in with their families," Benjamarie Therese N. Serrano, president and chief executive of Vista Land, said in the statement.
"We intend to further cement our hold in this market with the country-wide expansion,” Ms. Serrano added.

Sixteen new areas were cited: Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, La Union, Nueva Ecija, Bicol, Batangas, Quezon, Bataan, Pampanga, Davao, Butuan, Agusan del Sur and Zamboanga.:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

Shares in Vista Land, whose profits jumped by 31% to P3.013 billion last year, fell by one centavo to close at P3.15 each on Monday. --Neil Jerome C. Morales

true_north

May 2nd, 2011, 01:05 PM

the entire province of Ilocos Norte will be a "wifi" zone soon! :banana:

a project of Governor Imee Marcos :)

hugodiekonig

May 2nd, 2011, 01:42 PM

hugodiekonig

May 2nd, 2011, 01:59 PM

BOC to develop Port of San Fernando into cargo hub

05/02/2011 | 04:47 PM

The Bureau of Customs on Monday announced plans to transform the Port of San Fernando in La Union into a major cargo hub.:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::cheers:

By the end of the month, a containerized vessel is set to sail its maiden voyage to the Port of San Fernando, Customs Commissioner Angelito Alvarez said.

The plan to turn the port into a cargo hub is not new — the bureau in the early 1990s planned to introduce a container system in the port for big companies such as Bacnotan Cement, San Miguel Corp. and Philipps Mining. The plan however, did not push through because of the lack of funds to upgrade its structural foundation.

The port can only support bulk and break-bulk shipments but not container van shipments.

This time, the bureau plans to use a mother vessel to gather Region 1-bound shipments from the Port of Manila where they will be transshipped to San Fernando via smaller containerized feeder vessels. The smaller vessels, Alvarez said, would require smaller equipment for loading and discharging.

Alvarez said that these developments are expected to attract investors and create more job opportunities.

The vessel that will sail for the Port of San Fernando at the end of May will be supported by the Poro Point Industrial Corp., a company with a 25-year contract as an exclusive cargo handler at the pier.

Port authorities have offered to reduce port-related fees, a container yard that accommodates 1,000 twenty-foot equivalent and a provision for reefer containers, dangerous cargo area and other cargo trucks.

The Poro Point Management Corp., the management arm of the Bases Conversion Development Authority for the Poro Point Free Port Zone has also pledged to provide a holding area and a Customs examination are for the container shipments.

Companies such as Thunderbird Pilipinas Resorts & Hotel and Casino, LATIMCO and the Mama Sita Corp. are expected to benefit from the new system, the Customs Bureau said. — BC/VS, GMA News

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/219362/business/boc-to-develop-port-of-san-fernando-into-cargo-hub

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migail

May 2nd, 2011, 03:28 PM

the entire province of Ilocos Norte will be a "wifi" zone soon! :banana:

a project of Governor Imee Marcos :)

Daming projects ngayon sa Ilocos.:cheers:

@ true_north

I think nagsimula na silang magtayo ng WiFi (HotSpot) access point mismo sa likod raw ng Capitol just last week according to my friend.:)

Hmmm, facebook not accessible with a bandwidth limit to user.?:lol:

Good Idea for Gov. Imee Marcos, hands down.:applause::okay:

808 state

May 2nd, 2011, 04:17 PM

ILOCOS NORTE CAPITOL - LAOAG
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by jhey-ar

808 state

May 2nd, 2011, 04:26 PM

the entire province of Ilocos Norte will be a "wifi" zone soon! :banana:

a project of Governor Imee Marcos :)

oh my! for real? wow we now have an internet access anywhere we go in the province...thanks to our dear governor for providing us a wifi internet connection! that's amazing!:banana: this definitely will lure more tourists to visit the province!;) now that the wifi is being set up, I wish more IN based internet users will join us here in this forum, especially those in the far-flung areas:cheers: hope it's free though hehe!;)

:applause: lahat na ng Ilocos Region provinces soon ay may real estate development na by Villar. Ilocos Sur and La Union will follow na after camella Pangasinan and Laoag:banana::banana::banana::banana: through Vista Land

nakikita ng mga investors na maganda ang mamuhunan sa Ilocos Region:banana::banana::banana: it only shows that our region is the best performing region up north;)

Daming projects ngayon sa Ilocos.:cheers:

@ true_north

I think nagsimula na silang magtayo ng WiFi (HotSpot) access point mismo sa likod raw ng Capitol just last week according to my friend.:)

Hmmm, facebook not accessible with a bandwidth limit to user.?:lol:

Good Idea for Gov. Imee Marcos, hands down.:applause::okay:

may gagawin din daw na bypass road sa Laoag dahil paparating daw ang isang giant retailer ng bansa sa syudad;) and this road as well would definitely ease traffic congestion woes on our major major thoroughfares:cheers:

migail

May 2nd, 2011, 04:43 PM

oh my! for real? wow we now have an internet access anywhere we go in the province...thanks to our dear governor for providing us a wifi internet connection! that's amazing!:banana: this definitely will lure more tourists to visit the province!;) now that the wifi is being set up, I wish more IN based internet users will join us here in this forum, especially those in the far-flung areas:cheers: hope it's free though hehe!;)

Well I think this project is for free, IMO with a limited bandwidth usage to users. Imagine, people of Ilocos Norte using their WiFi capable devices at the same time.:lol:

may gagawin din daw na bypass road sa Laoag dahil paparating daw ang isang giant retailer ng bansa sa syudad;) and this road as well would definitely ease traffic congestion woes on our major major thoroughfares:cheers:

Traffic congestion too bad talaga. SM City Laoag soon......

Maninibago ka nito sigurado sa next Philippine vacation mo.:lol::cheers::lol:

true_north

May 2nd, 2011, 04:55 PM

the INEC just installed a router in the light post in front of our house. Wifi for Ilocos Norte! Thank you, Gov. Imee :)

the first in the Philippines, I think :lol:

hugodiekonig

May 2nd, 2011, 06:51 PM

Well I think this project is for free, IMO with a limited bandwidth usage to users. Imagine, people of Ilocos Norte using their WiFi capable devices at the same time.:lol:

Traffic congestion too bad talaga. SM City Laoag soon......

Maninibago ka nito sigurado sa next Philippine vacation mo.:lol::cheers::lol:

Wow, funded by the provincial government ito ah! this will benefit the tourists and other students in order to gather free informations for their studies, research and communication:banana:

hugodiekonig

May 2nd, 2011, 06:51 PM

Customs primes Port of San Fernando as hub

THE idle Port of San Fernando in La Union will soon be converted into a hub for containerized cargoes in Region I.

Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Angelito Alvarez on Monday said the scheduled maiden voyage of a containerized vessel to the port by the end of May would signal the port’s conversion.

To date, rice, coal and fertilizer traders use the port.

Alvarez said the introduction of a container system was initiated in the early 1990s when big companies like Bacnotan Cement, San Miguel Corporation and Philipps Mining expressed interest to avail themselves of the system.

The project, however, was shelved when the proponents could not find funding sources to upgrade the structural foundation of the piers, which could only support bulk and break bulk shipments.

The BOC said it has found a way to overcome the structural limitations by using a mother vessel to collect all Region 1-bound containerized shipments from the Port of Manila and then have these transshipped to San Fernando with the help of smaller containerized feeder vessels.
Alvarez said smaller vessels would require smaller equipment to conduct loading and discharging operations.

To jumpstart the maiden voyage, the Poro Point Industrial Corp., which holds a 25-year contract as exclusive cargo handler at the pier, has offered reduced arrastre and wharfage dues, a wide container yard to accommodate 1000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) at any given day, a provision for reefer containers, among others.

The Poro Point Management Corp., the management arm of state-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority for the Poro Point Free Port Zone, offered 24/7 secured 10,000 square meter adjacent lot as holding area and Customs examination area.

Alvarez said the containerized vessels’ schedule was initially set at three times a week.

“The new regime of containerization in the Port of San Fernando is expected to enhance Region 1’s attractiveness to investors, and thus create opportunities for enhanced job creation that will jumpstart economic activities in the area,” he said.

Quoting from a report submitted by Port of San Fernando District Collector Fidel Villanueva, Alvarez said big locators at the Poro Point Freeport like the Thunderbird Pilipinas Resorts & Hotel and Casino, Latimco, and the new multi-million Mama Sita Corp., manufacturer of the world renowned food condiment of the Reyes Group of Companies, were all excited to have their containerized cargoes transshipped directly to Poro Point.

by: KATRINA MENNEN A. VALDEZ

http://www.manilatimes.net/business/customs-primes-port-of-san-fernando-as-hub/

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

hugodiekonig

May 3rd, 2011, 02:10 AM

by Cristina Arzadon

PAGUDPUD, Ilocos Norte, May 2 (PIA) --– There is more to this scenic town than the beach.

The popularity of Pagudpud’s white beach has stirred the entrepreneurial skills of residents with a variety of shell crafts and trinkets they have been producing as added attraction to frolickers.

Before they learned the craft, residents were merely trading trinkets and souvenir items they bought from Divisoria in 2003.

Jenny Abendanio, president of the local shell craft association, says they could not sell much because the products they used to sell were also found in the places where they came from.

“Back then, we were merely selling trinkets from Divisoria on top of the fish, fruits and native delicacies,” she says.

The residents eventually formed an association of craft makers and attended workshops to help them create their own designs and polish their skills in manufacturing. Sales began picking up with the steady stream of local and foreign tourists.

Raw materials, such as shells and pebbles, are mostly gathered along the shorelines, Abendanio says.

Noting that craft makers could not assemble the materials with bare hands, the 41-member association asked the local government for help in speeding up production.

Pagudpud officials linked up with government agencies to provide skills training and product enhancement, and encouraged residents to attend the free workshops.

The Department of Science and Technology provided them with drills, grinder and cutting machines in the form of a grant.

Aside from trinkets made of locally available materials, shell-craft pieces with “Pagudpud-inspired” designs, like the bahay kubo (nipa hut), anahaw leaves and grotto are assembled.

Craft makers earn up to P500 a day during the tourist season, Abendanio says.

Association members occupy a stretch of stalls on the public beach, while other craft makers are spread in private resort hotels, mostly in Saud village. Other stalls have spruced up at the end of the long and winding causeway known as Patapat Bridge which leads to Cagayan.

The local government is aware of the small income that craft makers earn, prompting Mayor Matilde Sales to provide them with free stalls. (ANL/CCA-PIA 1 Ilocos Norte)

http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r01&id=30242

hugodiekonig

May 3rd, 2011, 02:21 AM

Customs primes Port of San Fernando as hub

BOC to implement containerized system in Port of San Fernando starting end-May

By Joann Santiago

MANILA, May 3 (PNA) -– The plan to introduce container system in the Port of San Fernando in La Union will become a reality starting end-May 2011, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) announced Monday.

Customs Commissioner Angelito Alvarez said the first trip of a container vessel from the Port of Manila to the Port of San Fernando is scheduled at the end of this month and initially planned to be done three times a week.

He explained that implementation of this plan was first introduced in the early 1990s when several companies like Bacnotan Cement, San Miguel Corporation (SMC), and Philipps Mining conveyed their interest to avail of the fast, safe and cost-efficient container system.

“The project, however, was indefinitely shelved when the proponents could not find funding sources to upgrade the structural foundation of the Port of San Fernando piers, which could only support bulk and break bulk shipments but not those in container vans,” he said.

However, this hindrance was addressed through the system of using a mother vessel to collect all containerized shipments bound for Region 1 from the Port of Manila and transport these to the Port of San Fernando through the use of smaller containerized feeder vehicle.

“Smaller vessels would naturally require smaller equipment to conduct loading and discharging operations,” Alvarez said.

The BOC chief said Poro Point Industrial Corporation, which owns a 25-year contract as exclusive cargo handler at the pier, has offered to reduce arrastre and wharfage dues, a wide container yard that can accommodate 1,000 twenty-foot equivalent (TEUs) container vans at any given day, a provision for reefer containers, dangerous cargo area, stalag for motor vehicles and clearer traffic for haulers and other cargo trucks.

Also, the Poro Point Management Corporation, the management arm of the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) for the Poro Point Free Port Zone, offered a 24/7 secured 1,000 square meters adjacent lot as holding area and Customs examination area.

“The new regime of containerization in the Port of San Fernando is expected to enhance Region 1’s attractiveness to investors and thus create opportunities for enhanced job creation that will jump-start economic activities in the area,” Alvarez said.

He added that this program received the support of Pangasinan Governor Amado Espino and Vice Governor Ferdie Calimlim, La Union Governor Manoling Ortega, former Deputy Speaker Eric Singson, and the regional executives of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Tourism (DOT). (PNA)

http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Business_19/BOC_to_implement_containerized_system_in_Port_of_San_Fernando_starting_end-May.shtml

ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 3rd, 2011, 06:40 AM

HAPPY YIPEE YEHEY!
April 30, 2011 Lingayen Beach, Capitol Grounds, Lingayen, Pangasinan

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wmDuKA0SNyM/TWZmaKAmq6I/AAAAAAAACio/ovt1K15EJqg/s1600/happy%2Byipee%2Byehey%2Bratings.jpg

http://www.pinaytambayan.com/happy-yipee-yehey-april-27-2011-replay-2/
Their very 1st out of studio show/provincial tour
:righton::righton::righton::righton::righton::righton::righton::righton::righton:

lam niyo rin bang sa Pangasinan din ginanap ang mga ibang program/shows ang pinakauna nilang provincial tour?

PARTY PILIPINAS
Stadia, Lucao District, Dagupan City
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__3XsIhSZEJg/S6_HoG13gBI/AAAAAAAACoM/wI-LkG-HdfY/s1600/PARTY+PILIPINAS.jpg

:righton::righton::righton::righton::righton::righton::righton::righton::righton:

WILLING WILLIE
Lingayen Beach, Capitol Grounds, Lingayen, Pangasinan
http://wwtv5.com/images/willing_willie.jpg

:righton::righton::righton::righton::righton::righton::righton::righton:

may GMA ka na, may ABS-CBN ka pa, at may TV5 ka pa :lol:
ganyan kami kamahal ng mga Kapuso, Kapamilya at Kapatid :lol:

:banana2::banana2::banana2::banana2::banana2::banana2::banana2::banana2::banana2:

^^ pahabol.. ASAP(ABS-CBN), SOP(GMA), Eat Bulaga(GMA), Wowowee(ABS-CBN)kaso kinancel dahil sa bagyo, tinuloy na lang nila sa Manila :bash: pero after 2 years bumalik sila sa Lingayen pra magshow---kakamiss ang Wowowee :):banana:

migail

May 3rd, 2011, 07:05 AM

the INEC just installed a router in the light post in front of our house. Wifi for Ilocos Norte! Thank you, Gov. Imee :)

the first in the Philippines, I think :lol:

Yup, 1st in the Philippines...

Router or access point? Access point siguro yun.

Okay na ba ang WiFi connection mo?:cheers:

Target na naman nito ang mga Tourists..:)

808 state

May 3rd, 2011, 12:18 PM

Yup, 1st in the Philippines...

Router or access point? Access point siguro yun.

Okay na ba ang WiFi connection mo?:cheers:

Target na naman nito ang mga Tourists..:)

http://i56.tinypic.com/rumsle.jpg
net find

^^ganyan siguro ang hitsura...btw, that's an outdoor access point:cheers:

wow first in the country ha...sosyal! ang galing ng ating gobernadora:banana::banana::banana::banana:

swerte naman ni @true_north, may free internet connection, how lucky!:banana:

sana lagyan din ng ganyan sa mga bulubunduking lugar sa IN para naman kahit papaano ay makapag-SSC naman ang mga kapatid nating itnegs, yapayaos, kankaneys, etc.:cheers:

hugodiekonig

May 3rd, 2011, 12:37 PM

http://i56.tinypic.com/rumsle.jpg
net find

^^ganyan siguro ang hitsura...btw, that's an outdoor access point:cheers:

wow first in the country ha...sosyal! ang galing ng ating gobernadora:banana::banana::banana::banana:

swerte naman ni @true_north, may free internet connection, how lucky!:banana:

sana lagyan din ng ganyan sa mga bulubunduking lugar sa IN para naman kahit papaano ay makapag-SSC naman ang mga kapatid nating itnegs, yapayaos, kankaneys, etc.:cheers:

dadalhin ko laptop ko pagpunta ko ng ilocos mag-ssc ako sa malapit sa highway :lol::lol::lol: sa malapit sa Petron sa malapit sa San Nicolas-Batac border sana lagyan nila hehehehe

migail

May 3rd, 2011, 12:53 PM

http://i56.tinypic.com/rumsle.jpg
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^^ganyan siguro ang hitsura...btw, that's an outdoor access point:cheers:

wow first in the country ha...sosyal! ang galing ng ating gobernadora:banana::banana::banana::banana:

swerte naman ni @true_north, may free internet connection, how lucky!:banana:

sana lagyan din ng ganyan sa mga bulubunduking lugar sa IN para naman kahit papaano ay makapag-SSC naman ang mga kapatid nating itnegs, yapayaos, kankaneys, etc.:cheers:

That's what I'm talking about. Sana dito rin sa amin may masagap, or else gagawa ako ng improvised WiFi antenna para makisagap.:lol:

dadalhin ko laptop ko pagpunta ko ng ilocos mag-ssc ako sa malapit sa highway :lol::lol::lol: sa malapit sa Petron sa malapit sa San Nicolas-Batac border sana lagyan nila hehehehe

Sana nga ano, para ma-experience mo naman itong napakagandang proyekto ni Manang Imee.:)

true_north

May 3rd, 2011, 02:42 PM

808 state

May 3rd, 2011, 05:39 PM

^^router, access point, whatever you call it. as long as it serves its purpose :lol:

oh, and it isn't free. rates are said to be PHP10/hour and PHP50 unli for a day. I just don't know how would you pay :lol:

oh yeah, the Ilocos Norte Hotel and Convention Center has a new name. from now on it will be called "Plaza del Norte".

wow that's pretty cheap!;) when I was in Laoag, I used to go to Netopia, they charged me Php20/hour... and when at home, I used my Globe tattoo broadband internet...it's quite disappointing for I usually spent P50 worth of load but only lasted a couple of hours, and my connection was freakin' slow:nuts::nuts::nuts:

although it's not free, still a very good deal;) thanks to Gov. Imee! btw, the name of that onderful project is "ONE ILOCOS BROADBAND PROJECT":cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

808 state

May 3rd, 2011, 05:45 PM

That's what I'm talking about. Sana dito rin sa amin may masagap, or else gagawa ako ng improvised WiFi antenna para makisagap.:lol:

Sana nga ano, para ma-experience mo naman itong napakagandang proyekto ni Manang Imee.:)

saang banda ka ba? people living in the downtown area will surely have that wi-fi internet access:cheers: punta ka na lang sa Robinsons, it's absolutelty "FREE":lol:

808 state

May 3rd, 2011, 05:47 PM

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/tvpatrol/laoag
^^watch

Duty Free daw ay ilalagay sa may Sinking Bell Tower? wow! plus coffee shops and of course Puregold;)

Nabartek

May 3rd, 2011, 05:50 PM

the entire province of Ilocos Norte will be a "wifi" zone soon! :banana:

a project of Governor Imee Marcos :)

sana buong Pilipinas din :lol:

808 state

May 3rd, 2011, 06:01 PM

sana buong Pilipinas din :lol:

sana nga! let's see, if everything goes well with the project, why not!:cheers:

808 state

May 3rd, 2011, 06:03 PM

dadalhin ko laptop ko pagpunta ko ng ilocos mag-ssc ako sa malapit sa highway :lol::lol::lol: sa malapit sa Petron sa malapit sa San Nicolas-Batac border sana lagyan nila hehehehe

ba't dyan pa sa may Petron?:lol: sa Rob ka na lang, libre pa hehe;)

hugodiekonig

May 3rd, 2011, 06:11 PM

ba't dyan pa sa may Petron?:lol: sa Rob ka na lang, libre pa hehe;)

malapit lang doon ang tinutuluyan ko pag nasa Norte ako. ay, akala ko libre yung wifi. pagbayadan ngay kung sakali?

true_north

May 4th, 2011, 03:24 AM

^^ to INEC, I guess? :lol:

true_north

May 4th, 2011, 03:26 AM

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/tvpatrol/laoag
^^watch

Duty Free daw ay ilalagay sa may Sinking Bell Tower? wow! plus coffee shops and of course Puregold;)

so the plan in the Museo Ilocos Norte area isn't gonna happen? hmmm...

Duty Free, Puregold, SaveMore and SM City would be neighbors! :banana:

migail

May 4th, 2011, 07:58 AM

saang banda ka ba? people living in the downtown area will surely have that wi-fi internet access:cheers: punta ka na lang sa Robinsons, it's absolutelty "FREE":lol:

West area ako, but malapit din sa downtown.

I want to try it out for free sana, haha.:lol:

So, may fee pala ito. Pero sana, mayroon rin sana silang free Wifi HotSpot, kahit doon lang sa Aurora Park.:cheers:

true_north

May 4th, 2011, 10:27 AM

migail

May 4th, 2011, 01:06 PM

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/223411_211734638851535_100000450009612_722603_1081729_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/228472_211734622184870_100000450009612_722602_5380442_n.jpg

Prepaid Card...:cheers:

Wondering how was the speed on a Php 10.00 per/hour, I will spread the good news to my cousins.:lol:

Where can we buy this card? Although wala pa naman akong nakikitang mga access point dito sa amin.

migail

May 4th, 2011, 01:10 PM

Ilocos broadband brings first wi-fi service to Laoag villages
by Cristina Arzadon

LAOAG CITY, May 4 (PIA) --- Internet service is now within reach even at the remotest point of the city using wireless technology.

The Ilocos broadband, launched on Sunday, is a first in wireless technology for the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative in partnership with an Israeli business consortium, the Broadband Powerlines Communications, Inc.

Engr. Renato Balintec, Inec general manager, said the broadband makes use of fiber optics that were tapped into the coop’s power poles.

A wi-fi antenna has been set up to send the wi-fi signal around the provincial capitol for its initial launch.

Balintec said 24 more antenna will be installed around the city, each with a radius of 500 meters making all points of Laoag a wi-fi zone.

The broadband is initially available only in Laoag but full operation will be reached by September 11.

To access the wi-fi signal, an internet user makes use of a wi-fi card worth P100 which is equivalent to 10 hours of internet surfing.

Balintec said the wi-fi service will benefit mostly students and tourists who make use of the internet service 24/7. (ANL/CCA-PIA 1 Ilocos Norte)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r01&id=30521

So accessible pala siya sa lahat ng sulok ng Laoag.

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

true_north

May 4th, 2011, 02:41 PM

Prepaid Card...:cheers:

Wondering how was the speed on a Php 10.00 per/hour, I will spread the good news to my cousins.:lol:

Where can we buy this card? Although wala pa naman akong nakikitang mga access point dito sa amin.

through INEC I guess. looks like I have another homework to do :lol:

808 state

May 4th, 2011, 03:46 PM

CAMELLA LAOAG
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source (http://cgpinoy.expressforum.org/t18117-camella-laoag)

808 state

May 4th, 2011, 03:52 PM

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from facebook by Vistaland International

808 state

May 4th, 2011, 03:55 PM

HANALEI HEIGHTS LAOAG
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net find

amigable

May 4th, 2011, 04:12 PM

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New York Supermodels frolic in the waters of Tondaligan Beach,
Dagupan City during the Bangus Festival & Pista'y Dayat Celebration. :banana::nuts::banana:

Source: What's Up Dagupan?

guitarose

May 4th, 2011, 04:37 PM

LC eyes 6.55-km bypass road to decongest traffic

BY DOMINIC DELA CRUZ
STAFF REPORTER

IN LINE with the proposed construction of a bypass road in Laoag City, members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod unanimously approved an urgent
resolution certified by Laoag Mayor Michael V. Fariñas expressing support
for the said project. The resolution is addressed to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

According to the mayor, the proposed project was already approved by DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson during their personal visit with Rep. Rodolfo C. Fariñas (Ilocos Norte, first district) to the DPWH but they need the formal project proposal. As a result, the proposed Laoag bypass road project has
been ranked 8 in the DPWH’s list of priority projects. This is the reason the urgent measure was passed by the city council supporting the project as
one of the requirements. The measure was sponsored by councilor Joseph Tamayo.

The proposed project is seen to solve the traffic woes along General Segundo Avenue or more popularly known as “Bacarra Road” which is the most used routes in coming to and going out of the province. With the ongoing industrialization in the city—with the establishment of high rise commercial
buildings and the construction of another mall, heavy traffic is expected.

To remedy the situation, Fariñas said there is a need for the construction of a bypass road that would traverse through the Ilocos Norte National high
School to Barangay Sta. Maria with a total length of 6.55 kilometers.
The 6.55 kilometer stretch would eventually ease traffic congestion in the city of especially on the part of vehicles that come from the northern part of
the province and to those bound for the Laoag International Airport.

Before the approval of the measure, engineer Roy Tomas explained to the members of the city council about the by-pass road. According to Tomas, the
road will start around 50 meters on western part of Suba Road Junction in front of the Northwestern University passing through the Barangays of
Bengcag, Tangid and others that cross the Padsan River and ends
before the National Power Corporation. He said that the bypass road has also been proposed to be 20 meters in width because this would fall as a national highway. Tomas said that there would be no residential houses to be
affected but only agricultural lands and that the City Assessor’s Office is presently identifying the owners of these lands that would be affected.
As per knowledge of Tomas, the counterpart of the city government for this project would be shouldering the acquisition of right of way.

Reacting to this, Tamayo, who chairs the committee on transportation, said the funding for the right of way comes from the regular fund of the infrastructure project of the DPWH. He said the city government has not yet determined what would be and how much would be its counterpart on the said
project. With the support and eagerness of Congressman Fariñas on this project, Tamayo believes he would be helping the city government for the counterpart. It was learned that Congressman Fariñas endorsed the letter of Mayor Fariñas to Singson for the creation of a bypass road.

The Congressman strongly believes that the presence of this bypass road would decongest the traffic along the city’s main road going to the newly constructed Laoag City General Hospital and the Laoag International
Airport. Mayor Fariñas also expressed his thanks to all the members of the city council who supported the measure as certified urgent. Likewise, he also thanked Congressman Fariñas for the endorsement to Secretary Singson and hoping that this would be acted immediately considering its ranked eighth in the priority projects of the DPWH.
http://ilocostimes.com/pdf-issues/apr25-may01-11.pdf
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guitarose

May 4th, 2011, 04:56 PM

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The first-of-a-kind solar- and wind-powered mariculture demonstration farm of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) established in Puro Island, Badoc, Ilocos Norte. It gives light and security to a floating house equipped with automatic sensor device that sends an alarm every time a threat or a person is detected near the area.

Solar-, wind-powered mariculture farm now in Badoc
BY LEILANIE G. ADRIANO
STAFF REPORTER

BADOC, ILOCOS NORTE—An integration of wind and solar energy power is providing energy to a mariculture zone project on Puro island in this town.
The first-of-a-kind solar-and wind-powered mariculture demonstration farm of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) established in this small island gives light and security to a floating house equipped with automatic sensor device that rings an alarm every time a threat or a person
is detected near the area.

Arthur Valente, fishery regulatory officer of the Office of the Provincial
Agriculture, said once a threat is detected, a mobile phone attached to the electrically controlled apparatus immediately transmits the alarm through call or text to authorized personnel near the area. According to Valente, the integration of solar and wind power was made feasible here in cooperation
with its local government unit backing the implementation of the mariculture
project.

A fully air-conditioned office van, measuring 6.3 meters by 2.42 meters, is also being constructed by the sea to oversee the mariculture zone project and, at the same time, to monitor illegal-fishing activities near the existing Badoc fish sanctuary area.

Fishers like Remigio Quidica,47, and Rommel Cajudoy, 38, of Pagsanahan Sur, Badoc, said they were amazed of how advanced technology enables people to make things work fast and easy.Quidica and Cajudoy were two of the selected caretakers of the mariculture project established in early January that houses highvalue commercial fish species like pompano, pegged in the market at P250 per kilogram.

Through this technology, the BFAR hopes to invite more investors to venture into mariculture projects and to help more marginalized fishers earn a living
through the creation of more sustainable livelihood in the future.
http://ilocostimes.com/pdf-issues/apr25-may01-11.pdf
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guitarose

May 4th, 2011, 05:05 PM

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The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, under the leadership of Ilocos Norte Governor Imee R. Marcos celebrates Earth Day at the Bangui Wind Farm on April 19. Imee announced in her speech that six more wind farms are expected to be put up in other areas of the province. A festive dance, skimboarding, surfing and kite flying were the main attractions of the day.
ARIEL PAOLO A. TEJADA, PGIN CMO

guitarose

May 4th, 2011, 05:16 PM

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MEMBERS of the local media pose with Ruffa Mae Quinto during a break in the shooting of Temptation island in Paoay, Ilocos Norte.
By DOMS DELA CRUZ

808 state

May 5th, 2011, 12:12 PM

808 state

May 5th, 2011, 12:20 PM

so the plan in the Museo Ilocos Norte area isn't gonna happen? hmmm...

Duty Free, Puregold, SaveMore and SM City would be neighbors! :banana:

unless Duty Free will put up two shops in the city...that would be cool;)

isn't it amazing, the downtown area is lined with famous shopping centers standing side by side;)

808 state

May 5th, 2011, 12:27 PM

hugodiekonig

May 5th, 2011, 01:15 PM

me and my source were talkin' about this the other night;):banana::banana::banana:

high-rise buildings? a mall? seems like Laoag doesn't want to be outshined by San Nicolas huh:cheers::cheers::cheers:

hope Laoag can beat this one;)
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Source (http://tezzaleeh-1122.blog.friendster.com/2009/05/)

Go Laoag...the heart of Ilocos Norte and the sparkling gem of Ilocandia:cheers::cheers::cheers:

namimiss-locate kasi ng mga authors ng ibang press ang location ng mga developments. karamihan ang alam nilang location ng Robinsons at ng mga Balai condos ay sa Laoag, pero sa San Nicolas pala. Laoag naman kasi is far and way more popular than San Nicolas

808 state

May 5th, 2011, 02:11 PM

808 state

May 5th, 2011, 02:30 PM

PAMULINAWEN FOUNTAIN - LAOAG
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hugodiekonig

May 5th, 2011, 06:53 PM

I am very much impressed with the developments now in Ilocos Norte. I can then be able to see great changes there when I will be visiting the province next week. I also miss my dear La Union, also progressing fairly well. Life is kinda hard here in Binondo here in Manila.

hugodiekonig

May 5th, 2011, 06:55 PM

^^tama ka @hugo, tanaw na tanaw kasi mula sa Gilbert Bridge ang Balai Condo at Robinsons, so the authors think that they are still part of Laoag, tsaka wala pa kasing welcome arch ang San Nicolas, so they are clueless if the town does exist:lol::lol::lol: well, too bad for San Nicolas...it gets no credit for forming a nice skyline:nuts::nuts::nuts:

yup, tama, walang welcome arch ang San Nicolas. Arko naman ng Batac ang meron kapag papasok ng San Nicolas. Di ko rin alam na magmula sa lagpas ng Petron station sa may Baay hanggang sa lagpas kaunti ng Robinsons ang San Nicolas. Ang haba pala ng San Nicolas at 11 kilometers ng highway ang itinatraverse nito

hugodiekonig

May 7th, 2011, 07:21 AM

NOW OPEN

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MAR CINEMA - SAN FERNANDO CITY!!!
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

EDMARATION

May 8th, 2011, 12:59 PM

^^tama ka @hugo, tanaw na tanaw kasi mula sa Gilbert Bridge ang Balai Condo at Robinsons, so the authors think that they are still part of Laoag, tsaka wala pa kasing welcome arch ang San Nicolas, so they are clueless if the town does exist:lol::lol::lol: well, too bad for San Nicolas...it gets no credit for forming a nice skyline:nuts::nuts::nuts:

=> this also applies to Bantay and Vigan.
Business estabs prefer to use their Branch location as Vigan or Metro Vigan although located in BAntay

ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 8th, 2011, 05:22 PM

GRILLING SOON...
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LandCo Business Park, Legazpi City 4500

We are now growing! We’re opening more branches and need more staff for the following outlets:

•Bldg 19, La Fuerza Compound, Alabang- Zapote Road, Almanza, Las Pinas City
•Unit 19 and 20, Shopwise Arcade, Araneta, Quezon City
•Lot No. 14, Block 17 National Road, Cristina Village, Pamplona Tres, Las Pinas City
•2045 Montillano St., Alabang, Muntinlupa City
•Paseo Uno De Calamba, Brgy. Paciano Rizal, Calamba, Laguna
•Aguinaldo Highway, General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite City
•Insular Life Building, 6781 Ayala Ave, Makati City
•EZ City Center, Macarthur Highway, Tarlac
•Jackman Plaza, EDSA, Munoz, Quezon City
•Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall, Cainta,Rizal
•Quezon Ave cor Banawe St., Quezon City
•Guadalupe Commercial Complex, Guadalupe, Makati City
•224 Ortigas Ave., Greenhills, San Juan City
•4311 Old Santa Mesa St. cor. Santolan Ext., Santa Mesa, Manila
•410 Quezon Blvd. cor R.Hidalgo, Manila
•2/F Nu Citi Central Mall, P.Burgos St., Batangas City
•22 Matalino St., Quezon City
•Governor's Drive, Manggahan, General Trias, Cavite
•San Roque Supermarket, Quirino Highway cor Dumalay St., Novaliches, Quezon City
•Supima Mall, NLEX, Meycauayan Interchange, Bulacan
•Commonwealth cor Pearl St., East Fairview Subdivision, Quezon City
•500 Shaw Building, Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City
•Ground Floor, Eastgate Plaza, AB Fernandez Ave., Dagupan City
•The Fort Square, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
•G/F Grand Espana Residences, Espana cor Tolentino Sts., Sampaloc, Manila
•3rd Level Cityplace Square, Reina Regente, Manila
•Robinsons Place Dasmarinas- Terraza Dasma, Dasmarinas, Cavite
•Juan Luna St. corner Recto Ave., Manila
•Libertad St., Pasay City
•Unit 19, Otis Shophouses, Paz M. Guazon St., Paco Manila City
•Ground Floor, E-Com Bldg., Riverbanks Mall, Marikina City
•Landco Business Park, F. Imperial St., Legazpi City
•San Antonio Avenue, Paranaque City

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1. M/F, 25-38 years old
2. Graduate of Food Technology, HRM or its Equivalent with at least 2 years experience in F&B Industry as Production and Warehouse Supervisor.
2. Knowledgeable in GMP, various QA/QC Standards and inventory/logistics management
3. Must be Keen on Details, Results Oriented & ensure that company's guidelines are being implemented
4. Able to create Standard Operating Procedure in handled department
5. Creative, able to develop existing product, restaurant menu, create new designs/concept that would capture the attention of customers
6. Excellent leadership & communication skills
7. Computer proficient (excel, word, powerpoint)

Work Location: Taytay, Rizal
Wage/Salary: To be discussed
Start: Immediately
Type: Full Time
How to apply: Please send your resume via email to amo@chic-boy.com.ph
Company: PIER ONE HOLDINGS CORPORATION

COOK
1. College level.
2. With at least 2 years experience in restaurant or food industry.
3. At least 5-5”in height.
4. Should not exceed 35 years old.

KITCHEN STAFF/ GRILLER
Food dispatcher, food preparation, Asst. cook -fryer, freezer man, dishwasher.
1. With restaurant background.
2. College level.
3. At least 5-5”in height.
4. Should not exceed 35 years old.

STORE MANAGER
1. Proficient in the English language and able to communicate orally and written.
2. Must be computer literate and adept in Microsoft Word Excel and Quickbooks Pro.
3.College level –HRM or related course.
4. Have knowledge of service, food and beverage generally involving at least three years of front of the house operations or assistant management positions.
5. Possess excellent basic math skills and have the ability to operate a cash register/ POS system.
6. M/F, Should not exceed 35 years old.

WAITSTAFF (MALE AND FEMALE)
1. Female – at least 5’2”, Male at least 5’5”.
2. College level – HRM or related course.
3. Pleasing personality.
4. Good communication skills and with background in restaurant.
5. With strong customer service skills.
6. Age: 18 to 25 years old

COUNTER CREW
1. Female – at least 5’2”, Male- at least 5’5”.
2. College level – HRM or related course. Pleasing personality.
3. Good communication skills and with background in restaurant.
4. With strong customer service skills and suggestive selling skills. Knowledge in POS is an advantage.
5. Age: 18 to 28 years old

BARTENDER/ BAR MAID
1. Female – should be at least 5’2” height, Male – should be at least 5-5 in height.
2. College level – HRM or related course.
3 .Pleasing personality.
4. Good communication skills and with background in restaurant.
5. Familiar with stocks inventory and requisitions.
6. Age: 18 to 28 years old

ACCOUNTING CLERK
1. College graduate – Bachelor of Science in Accountancy.
2. Must know how to use Quickbooks Pro.
3. Should not exceed 35 years old.

UTILITY- MALE
1. High school graduate-college level.
2. Janitorial background highly required.
3. With knowledge and experience in basic carpentry, electrical, maintenance and repairs.
4. Able to communicate with guests.
5. At least 5-5” in height.
6. Should not exceed 35 years old.

UTILITY- FEMALE
1. High school graduate.
2. Janitorial background highly required.
3. Able to communicate with guests.
4. Should not exceed 35 years old.

STOCK CLERK
1. Computer literate.
2. College level.
3. With experience in handling stockroom/ warehouse.
4. Familiar with the ins and outs of stockroom/ warehouse.
5. With experience in records, proper filing of documents, receipts etc. Possess basic math skills.
6. Should not exceed 35 years old.

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Source: Chic-Boy (Chicken at Baboy) (http://www.chic-boy.com.ph/index.html)

from Albay Thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1350969)

:cheers:

ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 8th, 2011, 05:29 PM

Pangasinan Capitol
Lingayen, Pangasinan

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hugodiekonig

May 11th, 2011, 11:29 AM

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Hugo Le Roi

:eat::eat::eat::eat::eat:

808 state

May 11th, 2011, 03:22 PM

^^congrats SFC!;) nakakamiss yang chicken at yung favorite kong halo-halo;)

808 state

May 11th, 2011, 03:24 PM

Pangasinan Capitol
Lingayen, Pangasinan

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beautiful:cheers:

808 state

May 11th, 2011, 03:29 PM

=> this also applies to Bantay and Vigan.
Business estabs prefer to use their Branch location as Vigan or Metro Vigan although located in BAntay

ganun talaga siguro, yung mas popular na lugar na lang ang ibibida para mas madali:D pero kawawa naman talaga ang mga nag-eeffort na gumawa ng sariling panagalan:lol:

hugodiekonig

May 12th, 2011, 04:05 AM

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

TWO audit teams of the Commission on Audit (COA) were recognized for unearthing irregularities in the loan program of the Home Development Mutual Fund, otherwise known as Pag-Ibig.

The audit body announced this during its 112th anniversary on Tuesday, which was attended by President Benigno Aquino III.

The government saved P53.1 million after the Tacloban audit team discovered that the projects did not enter the accreditation criteria, a statement from the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) said.

The scam later prompted a congressional inquiry, the same statement said.

Director Rodulfo Ariesga and auditors Alicia Malquisto, Imelda Oballo, Elena Merida and Josefina Galos composed the team that discovered the anomaly.

Meanwhile, the La Union audit team composed of Director Sabiniano Cabatuan, Pelilia Veloso, Herminia Laforteza and Nixon de Nieva exposed an overpriced payment in 978 developer-assisted housing loans totaling P484.7 million.

This year's outstanding COA employee is state auditor Haydee Pasuelo, who found two government officials stealing P1.2 million from public coffers, which resulted in their dismissal.

Likewise, Pasuelo, who hails from Iloilo, issued P97.8 million worth of audit disallowances in three government agencies.

Pasuelo was highly praised by the President for her work in unraveling the squandering of public funds by two government officials, as well as major audit disallowances in three government agencies.

In less than a year, COA's efforts resulted in saving some P250 million for the Department of Budget and Management and the prevention of the misuse of P1.3 billion by the Department of Public Works and Highways.

Thirty-eight cases of tax evasion from June 2010 to April 2011 amounting to P12.5 billion have also been filed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Meanwhile, the Bureau of Customs, due to its watchful eye, was able to regain P45-billion contraband.

Aquino stated that the COA and its auditors are at the front line of the nation in the government's drive to eliminate corruption and poverty. (Virgil Lopez/Sunnex)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2011/05/10/tacloban-la-union-audit-teams-recognized-154735

:applause::applause::applause::applause::applause: Models of Good Governance

hugodiekonig

May 12th, 2011, 04:11 AM

ganun talaga siguro, yung mas popular na lugar na lang ang ibibida para mas madali:D pero kawawa naman talaga ang mga nag-eeffort na gumawa ng sariling panagalan:lol:

I believe na kailangan every town must establish their identity para naman mas makilala sila. hmmm example siguro: "San Nicolas - Makati of the North" o diba? hehehehe

hugodiekonig

May 12th, 2011, 04:14 AM

^^congrats SFC!;) nakakamiss yang chicken at yung favorite kong halo-halo;)

dalawang sabay na magbubukas sana ang Mang Inasal dito sa San Fernando, kaso di na natuloy yung isang Mang Inasal. Sobrang dami ng kumakain rito sa bagong Mang Inasal. kulang ang mga upuan. if after a month ganoon parin ang case, then yung isa pang branch sana would reconsider at bumalik uli

hugodiekonig

May 12th, 2011, 09:35 AM

by Carlo P. Canares

LAOAG CITY, May 12 (PIA) --- Mouth-watering longganiza from Batac. Crispy-licious Chicharon or Bagnet from San Nicolas. Bibingka, puto and other native kakanin from Currimao and Calasiao, Pangasinan. Abel Iloko from the loomweavers of Paoay and shellcraft from the artisans of Pagudpud.

These are just some of the products showcasing Ilocano pride being sold at the 4th “Minuyongan ken Partuat” Trade Fair and Garden Show at the Aurora Park in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.

The trade fair is a project of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) provincial office, in partnership with the Partuat ti Kailokuan Association, City Government of Laoag and the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte.

According to Jenette Suguitan, Senior Trade and Industry Specialist of DTI, the trade fair “aims to promote local products not only from Ilocos Norte but also from other provinces of Ilocandia, especially the One-Town-One-Product (OTOP) of the various local government units (LGUs) of the province.” The OTOP is a government program aimed to support local entrepreneurs and LGUs develop markets for their products and help push the local and national economy.

Other products featured at the trade fair are country wines from Adams and Ilocos Sur; furniture and home furnishings from the Cordillera Administrative Region and local manufacturers; processed food such as banna rice coffee, Batac empanada, Solsona veggie noodles, Paoay chichacorn; gifts, home decors like miniature replicas of Bangui windmills; linen and garments, among others.

One of the highlights of this year’s trade fair is plants, particularly bonsai

.

“We are introducing bonsai because more and more people are discovering the joy of collecting and taking care of bonsai,” Suguitan said. Bonsai plants being sold came from Ilocandia Bonsai Society, Ilocos Sur, Pasuquin and La Union.

The trade fair will run from May 11-20, 2011. (JCR/CPC-PIA 1 Ilocos Norte)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r01&id=32024

:cheers:

hugodiekonig

May 12th, 2011, 10:51 AM

Now Serving

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Quezon Ave., San Fernando City, La Union

ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 12th, 2011, 06:09 PM

Unitop San Carlos u/c
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hugodiekonig

May 12th, 2011, 06:50 PM

QrDiCSO_6vw

rjtrebor (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrDiCSO_6vw)

hugodiekonig

May 13th, 2011, 05:31 PM

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Gov. Manuel C. Ortega assured La Union’s preparedness to become springboard for progress in Northern Philippines. He expressed his enthusiasm to open the Port of San Fernando to containerized shipping during the opening program. Attended by Customs Deputy Commissioners Ma. Caridad Manarang and Peter Manzano, as well as officials and stakeholders of Region 1, the event took place at Thunderbird Resorts, Poro, City of San Fernando, La Union on May 11, 2011.

Photo by: Wendell B. Tangalin, Provincial Information and Tourism Office

La Union Information and Tourism Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=215505455134727&set=a.208595342492405.55111.204145946270678&type=1&theater)

:applause:

lloydbenitez

May 14th, 2011, 07:13 AM

http://www.new7wonders.com/en/index/

Let's vote for Puerto Princesa Subterrenean River in the search for the new 7 wonders of Nature!

guitarose

May 14th, 2011, 01:27 PM

B]Macau-Laoag-Macau schedule for May 2011[/B]
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ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 14th, 2011, 05:45 PM

Bullish growth prospects
By DR. BERNARDO M. VILLEGAS
May 12, 2011, 11:34pm

MANILA, Philippines — Modesty aside, I am glad that some government and IMF officials agree with me that GDP growth this year can still be at 7% or above, despite the fact that many international economists have been saying that our growth will slow-down to 4.5 to 5.0%. I am no longer the only "prophet of boom" around.

The abundance of local funding, with our savings rate having gone up to 28% or more while investment is still at 17-18% of GDP, has encouraged many local investors to implement billions of pesos worth of projects in real estate and housing, energy, infrastructures, public utilities, tourism, and agribusiness.

These local investors are not waiting for the government to come out with feasibility studies that will jump-start the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) programs that the Aquino Administration is counting on. Most of these big-ticket PPP projects will see fruition only in 2012 and 2013.

Meanwhile, the engine of growth for 2011 will be investments that will be financed by the local banks that are awash with money. Fortunately, interest rates have risen only very slightly, despite the higher inflation that may exceed 5% for the whole year.

The high growth in consumer spending in 2010 has encouraged many local businesses — both big and small — to expand their production facilities. Such a trend is very obvious in the construction of low-cost and medium-cost housing for middle-income families, not only in the Metro Manila area, but also in such other urban areas as Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, Dagupan, and Angeles City.

Housing and construction will continue to be the engine of growth this year. The double-digit growth in the revenues of BPO facilities has also stimulated the construction of office buildings in practically all the urban areas that have been attracting BPO companies, including smaller cities like Baguio, Dumaguete, Bacolod, and Naga. Since double-digit growth is forecast for at least the next five years in the BPO industry, the impact on real estate and construction will be sustained.

The focus of the Department of Public Works and Highways on countryside or rural infrastructure will bring economic growth to the rural poor. More farm-to-market roads, irrigation systems, and other rural infrastructure are encouraging small farmers to diversify into higher-value crops such as fruits and vegetables which will add higher incomes.

The sustained growth of about 7% in the remittances of OFWs will also pump more purchasing power into the rural areas where most of the relatives of the OFWs reside. In fact, this source of income for Philippine households may be the only real source of increased consumption since political spending and pump priming from the government will be absent this year.

Exports are expected to slow down this year. Because of the problems encountered by Japan after the triple whammy of an earthquake, a tsunami, and nuclear meltdown, Philippine exports may grow only by single-digit rates compared to the more than 30% increase in 2010. The very slow recovery in the EU and the US does not help. Even if we have been increasing our exports to our neighboring countries like China in the last few years, many of these exports like car parts and electronic components are actually assembled in these countries for final shipment to the US or Japan. The Philippines has not decoupled from these developed countries. The consoling fact is that exports account for less than one-third of our GDP. Higher rates of investments can counteract the slowdown in exports.

What is also encouraging is that many members of the House of Representatives are contributing their share to the increase in local investments. I personally know a good number of them who are very active supporting local infrastructure projects like farm-to-market roads, irrigation systems, public markets, school buildings and other public works, and social services with their so-called "pork barrel." Among them are Congress persons Dennis Socrates of Puerto Princesa, Rodolfo Valencia of Oriental Mindoro, Art Defensor of Iloilo, Sonny Angara of Aurora, and Josie Limkatchiong of Negros Oriental. I am sure there are many others who are pouring funds into local infrastructure.

This trend in investments in regional public works will intensify after DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo recently issued an order to heads of LGUs to submit inventories of road in their respective jurisdictions to enable the government to help improve and repair local street networks. Financing will be taken from the Special Local Road Fund (SLRF).

A significant rise in investments from all the sources described above will more than compensate for the slow down in consumption and exports. Rising prices of oil and food products will cause consumers to be more cautious in spending. We won't see a consumer-led recovery for at least the next 12 to 18 months. GDP growth fueled by investments — as has been happening in China over the last 20 years — is more sustainable. Several years from now, people will remember 2010-2011 as the beginning of sustained growth of 7 to 9% in GDP for at least the next two decades.

We will deserve to be called a real emerging market, following the paths taken by China and India over the last decade or so. Like these two giant economies, a large population will be a distinct advantage for the Philippines to grow without being overly dependent on exports in a global economy under constant threat of a recession. For comments, my e-mail address is bvillegas@uap.edu.ph.

Manila Bulletin (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/317973/bullish-growth-prospects)

:D

hugodiekonig

May 15th, 2011, 11:25 AM

i am currently here at Batac. Gonna explore Ilocos Norte this week. photos soon. For the fifth time I went here, hindi nanaman ako makakapunta sa Pagudpud:bash:

amigable

May 15th, 2011, 04:37 PM

guitarose

May 16th, 2011, 07:00 AM

LC major projects near completion
BY DOMINIC DELA CRUZ
STAFF REPORTER

LAOAG CITY assistant city engineer Fred Agpaoa announced that all major projects of the Laoag City government are all in full swing with the near completion of the multi- million upgrading of the Laoag City General Hospital (LCGH). LC major projects near completion Agpaoa said the earlier proposed soft opening of the hospital on May 30 might be fulfilled considering the few finishing touches of the electrical connections needed except for the construction which is expected to be completed until next week on the finishing for the painting. According to Agpaoa, the contractor has around 100 manpower this week who are in full blast working 16 to 24 hours to complete the total finishing touches. Agpaoa hopes that final and accomplishment reports made by the contractor would be submitted until next week. Agpaoa admitted that one of the hindrances in the finishing is the arrival of the new hospital equipments for the installation of electrical connections though majority of the important equipments
already arrived. He said the two passenger elevators are now functioning except for the other one which is ongoing exclusively for patients especially those are in bed.

The Laoag Central Elementary School (LCES) demolition is also ongoing and at the same time construction has started for the new school buildings. This is in preparation for the proposed commercial area to be located at the eastern portion of the existing LCES lot.
Agpaoa said that in a month’s time the completion of the school buildings will rise for the pupils to use this coming June. However, Agpaoa said that the city government is also considering some plans in case the completion would not be finished before the opening of classes but he assured this will only be for a short period of time. The existing DepEd and Girl Scouts buildings will be the temporary school buildings to be used until full completion which also includes the Janssen Hall owned by the Catholic church which is just across the street, Agpaoa said. He said that the construction of the new Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) building just beside the City Engineering Office is also in progress. This also includes the almost completed new city DepEd and the Girl Scouts buildings in Barangay 23.

It was learned that the city engineering office also presently studying some possible revisions of the proposed bypass road to be constructed here in the city. The bypass road is a project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in cooperation with the city government of Laoag. The project is expected to start soon as this has been considered by the DPWH as number 8 priority projects of the said agency for this year. The multimillion proposed project will be constructed and will start at the western part of the Northwestern University (NU) going northward crossing the Padsan River wherein a bridge is also needed and will end near the Napocor building along Bacarra Road. In an earlier interview with mayor Michael V. Farinas, the bypass road aims to hasten traffic here at the heart of the city which is one of the major problems especially during peak hours. This would also help people coming from the northern part of the province going to the Laoag International Airport (LIA), Fort Ilocandia Resort and
Casino (FIRC), students of NU and those who will be going to the newly constructed and upgraded city hospital easier.
http://ilocostimes.com/pdf-issues/may02-may08-11.pdf

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hugodiekonig

May 17th, 2011, 11:12 AM

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DIY Shop soon to open

Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 17th, 2011, 11:14 AM

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Main Intersection

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Oriental Grocery Store

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Danish Baker

Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 17th, 2011, 11:15 AM

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Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 17th, 2011, 11:16 AM

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Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 17th, 2011, 11:16 AM

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Mcdo Agoo

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Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 17th, 2011, 11:17 AM

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Stern mall, Candon City

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Mcdonalds Candon

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Greenwich Candon

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Chowking Candon

Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 17th, 2011, 11:18 AM

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Globe and Russ Candon

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San Esteban fields

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Suso Cove, Santiago

Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 17th, 2011, 11:18 AM

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Paraiso, NArvacan (harang yung poste:bash:)

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Gabriela Silang Park, Santa

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Santa Beach

Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 17th, 2011, 11:19 AM

Banaoang Dam River Project at Santa-Bantay boundery

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hugodiekonig

May 17th, 2011, 11:20 AM

Bantay

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Hugo Le roi

hugodiekonig

May 17th, 2011, 11:22 AM

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Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 17th, 2011, 11:23 AM

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Tatta Ti Bannawag

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Batac Church

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Batac Empanadaan

Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 17th, 2011, 11:26 AM

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Hugo Le Roi

amigable

May 17th, 2011, 05:00 PM

Cebu Night Race

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Davao Night Race

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now Dagupan City's Turn

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ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 17th, 2011, 05:33 PM

now Dagupan City's Turn

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^^^^
congratz Dagupan! deserving talaga ang syudad ng Dagupan na maghost ng malalaking events gaya nito :cheers:

amigable

May 18th, 2011, 04:52 PM

^^^^
congratz Dagupan! deserving talaga ang syudad ng Dagupan na maghost ng malalaking events gaya nito :cheers:

NAMAN!

:dance:

ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 18th, 2011, 06:28 PM

from Pangasinan Thread

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Photo by Jeoffrey Reyes, Capitol at Night

There is so much that Pangasinan can be proud of aside from its being home to famous historical heroes like Palaris, Malong, the legendary Princess Urduja, or national figure like President Fidel V. Ramos and even international boxing sensation, Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton.

About 200 kilometers (125 miles) north of Manila, Pangasinan offers a wide array of unique treats to nature lovers, wanderlusts, pilgrims, night owls, shoppers and gourmets. Unknown to many, this province is oozing with charm and beauty that makes travelers keep coming back and treasure all memories gained out of an exciting trip.

This province, which is now at the crossroads of full development and significant progress has endeavored to protect its cultural and historical heritage by digging into deeper details of its origin to unveil Pangasinan’s founding birth which dates back on April 5, 1580.

Its natural bounties still untouched by industrialization are its best assets—rolling hills, verdant plains, cascading waterfalls, mysterious caves, alluring islands and islets, spectacular coral reefs, awesome sunsets, unspoiled beaches and various flora and fauna.

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Photo by Emerson Flores, Dawel River Cruise

We will be launching our website very soon...
Watch out for it at http://www.pangasinan.gov.ph/

http://www.facebook.com/notes/province-of-pangasinan-official/pangasinan-a-premier-province/223614780997927

3Km route
...from CSI Lucao to the bridge (and back to CSI Lucao)
http://www.energizerbatteries.com.ph/Energizer/Images/NightRace/Maps/Dagupan/3kMap.jpg

5Km route
...from CSI Lucao to the bridge, going right side LTO/Decorp, Saint John Cathedral, Burgos Street, Ednas school (and back to CSI Lucao)
http://www.energizerbatteries.com.ph/Energizer/Images/NightRace/Maps/Dagupan/5kMap.jpg

10Km route
...from CSI Lucao to the bridge going up to Silverios restaurant, to Arellano and A.B. Fernandez, Saint John Cathedral, Burgos Street, Ednas school (and back to CSI Lucao)
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The above route came from Energizer website.... it is much clearer now.
:banana: :banana: :banana:

srMVDX-0fak

Binuksan na yata to?
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^^:cheers:

EDMARATION

May 19th, 2011, 03:47 PM

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guitarose

May 20th, 2011, 05:00 AM

P11.2B wind power plants
to rise in Ilocos N.

BY IRMA ISIP
Malaya Business Insights
May 20, 2011

Northern Luzon UPC Asia Corp. (NLUPC) is investing P11.214 billion for two wind power projects in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte.

Lucita Reyes, executive director of the Board of Investments (BOI), said NLUPC’s two wind projects will be operational in December 2013.

Reyes said the project in Caparispisan will have a capacity of 54 megawatts and the other in Balaoi will have a capacity of 26 MW.

NLUPC, a 60-40 Filipino-Dutch firm, secured from the Department of Energy (DOE) in February 2010 and in September 2009 wind energy service contracts for the Balaoi and Caparispisan projects.

Developers have to secure a service contract for both the pre-development and development/commercial stages of wind energy projects. Wind developers also have to register and pre-qualify with the DOE and secure a certificate that will serve as the basis for their entitlement to incentives.

Ilocos Norte is home to the first and only operating wind farm power project being operated by NorthWind Power Development Corp. in Bangui Bay.

The 33 MW plant is also Southeast Asia’s first and largest.

Another wind power project, owned by Energy Logic Philippines, will add 120 MW when it becomes operational in January 2013 in the Pasuquin-Burgos area, also in Ilocos Norte.

BOI also registered early this year the P14.4 billion, 86-MW wind power project in Burgos, Ilocos Norte, of Burgos Wind Energy Systems, a unit of Energy Development Corp. This will be operational by December 2014.

Trans-Asia Renewable Energy recently secured BOI approval for a 54-MW wind plant to be built in Guimaras. The project will cost P6.5 billion.

The BOI, quoting a study by the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory, said there are 10,000 square kilometers of land areas with good to excellent wind resources in the country.

Using the conservative assumption of about 7 MW per sq. km., these windy areas could support a potential installed capacity of 70,000 MW.

Most of these windy areas are found in the northern part of the country, particularly in the Ilocos region. The BOI said around 23 power plants with an estimated total capacity of 557 MW are being targeted by the government by 2014.

According to the Wind Energy Resource Atlas of the Philippines, the best places include Batanes, Babuyan Island, Ilocos Norte, Mindoro, Samar, Leyte, Panay, Negros, Cebu and Palawan.

Early this week, the National Renewable Energy Board proposed a rate of P10.37 per kilowatt-hour for wind power. This compares with P6.15 per kWh for hydro, P7 for biomass, P17.65 for ocean energy, and P17.95 for solar.
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808 state

May 20th, 2011, 02:46 PM

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by drew gonzales

808 state

May 20th, 2011, 02:46 PM

LAOAG CITY HALL
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by cesar cambay

808 state

May 20th, 2011, 02:49 PM

Wjs7QSOxowU&feature
:dance::dance::dance:

808 state

May 20th, 2011, 02:59 PM

PAMULINAWEN HOTEL - SAN NICOLAS, ILOCOS NORTE
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808 state

May 21st, 2011, 02:00 PM

SAN FERNANDO CITY - THE PRIME CAPITAL OF ILOCANDIA
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808 state

May 21st, 2011, 04:59 PM

PAMULINAWEN HOTEL - SAN NICOLAS, ILOCOS NORTE
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from facebook by Nhi Pamulinawen

808 state

May 21st, 2011, 04:59 PM

BALAI CONDOMINIUMS TOWER 1 - SAN NICOLAS, ILOCOS NORTE
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ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 21st, 2011, 06:23 PM

^^ waah xD ang taas :D ung tower 2 mas mataas yun kesa jan diba? :D

915bungohunter

May 21st, 2011, 07:24 PM

Classic Pic of Pangasinan Mayors in 1937-40s'
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915bungohunter

May 21st, 2011, 07:26 PM

BOLINAO MUSEUM
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inside
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Resto at Hillside
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ALAMINOS CHURCH
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Photos by Jenn. Valmonte

ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 21st, 2011, 10:59 PM

pansin ko, bago ang satellite view ng Dagupan, Calasiao at iba pang mga kalapit towns :lol:

1st Flyover in Region 1
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1st Robinsons Mall in Pangasinan, 2nd in Region 1 and 2nd in Northern Luzon
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The Bangus Capital!! Northern Luzon's largest downtown, The next Highly Urbanized City in the North, The Trade, Commercial, Financial, Health Care, Media and Communication Center North of Manila with 57 Banks, 7+ Malls and Supermarkets, 12 Hospitals, 17 local newspapers, 15 radio stations, Home of the Regional Networks(with local news program) of GMA7 and ABS-CBN
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^^ mali pla ung zipcode na nalagay q.. 2400 dapat..hehehe..

Calasiao- The Puto Capital!! Coca Cola Bottlers Plant, Car showrooms like Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Honda are located here
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This lot/fishponds will be the site/location of the 2nd SM Mall in Pangasinan and Region 1, 3rd in Northern Luzon
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Fish Ponds in Binmaley- The Bangus Queen of the Philippines, The Seafood Capital of the North
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source: maps.google.com

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

william :D

May 22nd, 2011, 01:46 AM

North Philippines: Best pizza restaurants north of Metro Manila

ILOCOS NORTE

Herencia Cafe (MacArthur Street, Bgy. 14, Sangladan, Paoay; +63 77 6140214) serves the famous Pinakbet Pizza: sitaw (string beans), ampalaya (bitter gourd), okra, talong (egg plant), patani (lima beans), kamatis (tomaotes), sili (chili), and labanos (radish). They also serve Bagnet Pizza: bagnet, onions, and basil; and Dinuguan Pizza: dinuguan, crispy pork, and chili.

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Saramsam Restaurant (N. Corpuz Building, Rizal cor. Hizon Streets, Barangay 7-A, Laoag City; +63 77 7715825) also serves Ilocano-inspired pizzas. Their specialty is Poque-Poque Pizza which is topped with poque-poque, an Ilocano eggplant dish: eggplant, tomatoes, onions ang egg. They also have the Dinardaraan Pizza: dinuguan topped with green chili peppers; Longaniza Pizza topped with the local Laoag longaniza; and the Carbonara Pizza topped with Currimao oysters.
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all credits to ivan henares
http://www.ivanhenares.com/search/label/Cagayan%20Valley

william :D

May 22nd, 2011, 01:47 AM

North Philippines: Best pizza restaurants north of Metro Manila
LA UNION PROVINCE

Olives Restaurant (Thunderbird Resort, Poro Point, La Union; +63 72 8887777) serves delicious wood-fired pizzas. Their best seller is Four Cheese: goat, parmesan, feta and mozzarella cheese. My personal favorite is Quattro Stagioni: kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, parma ham, fresh mushrooms. Also try the Spicy Sausage, Roasted Peppers, Mozarrella & Oregano Pizza or the Smoked Salmon & Mushroom Pizza: smoked salmon, fresh mushrooms, tomato sprinkled with oregano and cheese.

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all credits to ivan henares
http://www.ivanhenares.com/search/label/Cagayan%20Valley

william :D

May 22nd, 2011, 01:53 AM

La Union: Surfing lessons with the Billabong Surf School in San Juan

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all credits to ivan henares
http://www.ivanhenares.com/search/label/Ilocos%20Region

william :D

May 22nd, 2011, 02:00 AM

Ilocos Norte: Sandboarding and 4x4 ride in the Ilocos Norte Sand Dunes

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all credits to ivan henares
http://www.ivanhenares.com/search/label/Ilocos%20Region

915bungohunter

May 22nd, 2011, 11:25 AM

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HAHAHAHHAHA!! In their DREAMS!!!AHihihihi

915bungohunter

May 22nd, 2011, 11:25 AM

Quiet Bolinao Seaport
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hugodiekonig

May 22nd, 2011, 08:57 PM

PAMULINAWEN HOTEL - SAN NICOLAS, ILOCOS NORTE
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from facebook by Nhi Pamulinawen

kallukat na laeng!:banana::banana::cheers:

amigable

May 23rd, 2011, 06:06 AM

ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 23rd, 2011, 09:06 AM

Sison Auditorium
Lingayen, Pangasinan

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ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 23rd, 2011, 09:07 AM

Vigen Milagrosa University Foundation
San Carlos City, Pangasinan

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ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 23rd, 2011, 09:12 AM

Pangasinan Capitol together with Governor Espino and company

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ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 23rd, 2011, 09:16 AM

Binmaley Town Fiesta's Fluvial parade

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ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 23rd, 2011, 09:34 AM

100 ISLES BLUE WATER
Posted on May 7, 2011

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100 ISLES BLUE WATER–The clear blue water surrounding Quezon Island in Hundred Islands, always a tempting come-on for visitors, is dotted with bancas as the island becomes a beehive for tourist activities. This aerial Punchphoto was shot by Willie Lomibao on board a Philippine Air Force plane piloted by Air Force Captain Michael James Navarro, a Dagupeno, last May 1.

http://sundaypunch.prepys.com/archives/2011/05/07/100-isles-blue-water/

ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 23rd, 2011, 09:46 AM

R1MC seeks to become Cancer Treatment and Diagnostic Center in Northern Luzon

A House bill filed by Pangasinan Fourth District Rep. Gina de Venecia seeking the expansion of the Region I Medical Center (R1MC) here from 300 to 600-bed capacity could make the facility as the only Cancer Treatment and Diagnostic Center in Northern Luzon.

This was disclosed in a press conference on Thursday by Dr. Roland Mejia, R1MC director, who attended the committee hearing on House Bill No. 3840 in the House of Representatives.

The House Committee on Health headed by Rep. Alfredo Maranon III endorsed the bill to be discussed in the plenary.

Dr. Mejia said if the bill becomes a law, R1MC will become not only a 600-bed capacity but also a Tertiary Level IV full-scale training and teaching hospital in Northern Luzon.

He said to date, at 300-bed capacity, R1MC is the only Tertiary Level IV medical center in the entire province of Pangasinan and is already a training and teaching hospital on limited scale.

The existing medical centers in Pangasinan, he said, are under Level III and have no capability for training and research.

"To date, we train doctors to become specialists, nurses and other para-medical personnel like pharmacists, physical therapists, medical technologists, nutritionists and even students taking up Hotel and Restaurant management," he said.

These trainings are accredited by the Philippine Colleges of Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Philippine College of Physicians or Internal Medicines and Philippine College of Pediatrics, he added.

Mejia said the upgrading of R1MC is advantageous not only to the people of Pangasinan but to nearby provinces, like Zambales, northern part of Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Benguet and the southern part of La Union.

He said passage of HB 3840 is so vital because the present 300 bed capacity of R1MC is no longer enough as the hospital’s daily occupancy is now more than 100 percent.

"This means that at any given day or at any given time, all beds of the hospital are occupied by patients," said Mejia, citing their census for 2010 which indicated an average occupancy daily of 115 percent.

He said because of the serious congestion at R1MC, the corridors are utilized to accommodate patients and those who cannot be accommodated anymore would go to other hospitals.

R1MC is located on a three-hectare lot on Arellano Street in Dagupan City, donated for hospital use before the pre-war by former Pangasinan Governor Teofilo Sison.

With its expansion, the site became too small for a 600-bed capacity hospital.

Mejia said the executive committee of the Department of Health already approved his recommendation two years ago for the hospital to buy a one-hectare lot at the back from the heirs of the late Governor Teofilo Sison to be used for its expansion.

HB 3840, he said, proposes to implement a five-year development plan for R1MC, allowing the construction of 60 beds each year till the full 300 beds required are attained.

The bill filed by Rep. De Venecia involves the upgrading not only of the facilities but also technological capabilities and the existing manpower of the hospital.

According to Mejia, the standard staffing pattern of 600-bed capacity medical center is 1,600 regular employees.

At present R1MC has more or less 900 personnel.

http://www.pangalatalk.com/newscontent.php?ShowNews=545

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amigable

May 23rd, 2011, 03:33 PM

Energizer Night Race
in Dagupan City

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http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/250784_10150181440668602_134441078601_6864150_490910_n.jpg :banana:

San kpa? third tayo with Davao and Cebu City to host such event...
Galing talaga! Sulong Pangas1nan!

:banana:

Sigue Dagupan! :banana:

-What's Up Dagupan

808 state

May 23rd, 2011, 04:02 PM

^^ waah xD ang taas :D ung tower 2 mas mataas yun kesa jan diba? :D

yeah it looks tall and massive:cheers:

yup, 20-storey towers ang Towers 2 and 3:banana::banana::banana:

repost natin;)
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:cheers::cheers::cheers:

808 state

May 23rd, 2011, 04:08 PM

^^pag natapos na ang mga iyan, may isa na namang pantapat ang norte sa mga cities sa Vis-Min area:D

so far, only Baguio is the city in the north that can compete with those cities in the south imo;)

808 state

May 23rd, 2011, 04:14 PM

kallukat na laeng!:banana::banana::cheers:

HAPPY GRAND OPENING
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PAMULINAWEN HOTEL
SAN NICOLAS, ILOCOS NORTE
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CREDITS TO THE OWNERS

hugodiekonig

May 23rd, 2011, 04:17 PM

ginagawa rin ang isang coffee shop at possible restaurant narin para sa hotel doon lang sa tabi ng arko ng hotel, nakita koo last thursday at friday:cheers:

ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 23rd, 2011, 04:25 PM

Urdaneta City Hall, Pangasinan
One of the Grandest City Hall in the Country :D

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/247795_175977219124174_100001356908324_412679_531744_n.jpg

source: http://pangasinanphotographers.ning.com/photo/urdaneta-city-hall?context=latest

808 state

May 23rd, 2011, 04:26 PM

ginagawa rin ang isang coffee shop at possible restaurant narin para sa hotel doon lang sa tabi ng arko ng hotel, nakita koo last thursday at friday:cheers:

that's great!:cheers: may choice na naman ang mga Ilocanos, kakasawa rin ang Tribeca at Mocha Blends hehe! sana STARBUCKS na iyan or Seattle's Best Coffee para sosyal:D

808 state

May 23rd, 2011, 04:28 PM

PAMULINAWEN FOUNTAIN - LAOAG
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by drew gonzales

ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 23rd, 2011, 04:29 PM

Energizer Night Race
in Dagupan City

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http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/250784_10150181440668602_134441078601_6864150_490910_n.jpg :banana:

San kpa? third tayo with Davao and Cebu City to host such event...
Galing talaga! Sulong Pangas1nan!

:banana:

Sigue Dagupan! :banana:

-What's Up Dagupan

daming runners :banana::banana::banana:

808 state

May 23rd, 2011, 04:33 PM

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ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 23rd, 2011, 04:34 PM

^^pag natapos na ang mga iyan, may isa na namang pantapat ang norte sa mga cities sa Vis-Min area:D

so far, only Baguio is the city in the north that can compete with those cities in the south imo;)

that's good...Vis-Min?hmmm..dalawa lang ata may skyscrapers dun, Cebu at Davao :) sa Baguio ata ang pinakamataas eh ung sa University of Baguio, 13 floors ata yun..hehe..mas mataas yung sa inyo, may 20+floors pa pla :cheers:

808 state

May 23rd, 2011, 04:48 PM

that's good...Vis-Min?hmmm..dalawa lang ata may skyscrapers dun, Cebu at Davao :) sa Baguio ata ang pinakamataas eh ung sa University of Baguio, 13 floors ata yun..hehe..mas mataas yung sa inyo, may 20+floors pa pla :cheers:

sorry, I'm talkin' about skylines hehe;) humahabol na din ang Iloilo City, Bacolod, CdO, Zamboanga... ganda nga ng skylines nila:) sana ganyan din ang mga skylines sa region 1.. sa Baguio kasi, madaming mid-rise buildings na nakahilera, so ganda ng skyline:cheers:

sana sa Laoag na lang itatayo ang towers 2 and 3 para maiba ang skyline ng Laoag:lol:

ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 23rd, 2011, 05:00 PM

sorry, I'm talkin' about skylines hehe;) humahabol na din ang Iloilo City, Bacolod, CdO, Zamboanga... ganda nga ng skylines nila:) sana ganyan din ang mga skylines sa region 1.. sa Baguio kasi, madaming mid-rise buildings na nakahilera, so ganda ng skyline:cheers:

sana sa Laoag na lang itatayo ang towers 2 and 3 para maiba ang skyline ng Laoag:lol:

kya d q cnabing skyline kasi parang wala naman atang makitang hilera ng high rise bldgs sa davao...hehe..peace mga dabawenyo...:) yun lang kasi napapansin ko sa mga pinopost nilang pics...aside from Metro Manila.., Cebu at Baguio lang ang may skyline..hehehe..landslide at earthquake prone ang baguio kaya walang gustong magpatayo ng 20+floors na bldg...:bash: pero atleast madami silang midrises ranging 7-12 floors... di gaya sa Dagupan 6/7 ata pinakamataas, malambot ang lupa saka earthquake prone din:ohno:may plan silang magtayo ng 20+ floor hotel sa bonuan pero di na ata itutuloy, ito yung Leisure Coast Resort and Hotel = http://www.travbuddy.com/Leisure-Coast-Resort-Dagupan-City-v125165 :bash: sayang :bash:

hugodiekonig

May 23rd, 2011, 05:53 PM

kya d q cnabing skyline kasi parang wala naman atang makitang hilera ng high rise bldgs sa davao...hehe..peace mga dabawenyo...:) yun lang kasi napapansin ko sa mga pinopost nilang pics...aside from Metro Manila.., Cebu at Baguio lang ang may skyline..hehehe..landslide at earthquake prone ang baguio kaya walang gustong magpatayo ng 20+floors na bldg...:bash: pero atleast madami silang midrises ranging 7-12 floors... di gaya sa Dagupan 6/7 ata pinakamataas, malambot ang lupa saka earthquake prone din:ohno:may plan silang magtayo ng 20+ floor hotel sa bonuan pero di na ata itutuloy, ito yung Leisure Coast Resort and Hotel = http://www.travbuddy.com/Leisure-Coast-Resort-Dagupan-City-v125165 :bash: sayang :bash:

actually panga dapat sa Dagupan, hanggang 2-storey buildings lang sana doon dahil sa lambot ng lupa nito, unless kung may gustong magpatayo rito ng highrise, pwede nila kopyahin yung method kagaya nang ginawa ang Petronas Towers sa Kuala Lumpur. Sobrang lambot rin ng lupa doon pero nagawan rin ng paraan ng mga engineers para mapatayuan rin ang malambot na lupa na iyon

hugodiekonig

May 23rd, 2011, 07:07 PM

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Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 23rd, 2011, 07:09 PM

Soon to Open

http://www.baniladtowncentre.com/files/btc/imagecache/store_logo_default/store_images/logos/Pancake%20House%20-%20logo.jpg

One Nisce Place, San Fernando City, La Union

hugodiekonig

May 23rd, 2011, 07:10 PM

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Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2011, 12:20 PM

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Rapide La Union

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Landbank 1 Bulding

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Zambrano Building - Offices Philam Plans, Plantersbank, ABS-CBN La Union Sales Office 1, Cocolife, etc.

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One Nisce Place with Pancake House Soon to Open :banana::banana::banana::banana::cheers:

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Busy Downtown San Fernando City

Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2011, 12:21 PM

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Drema Tower with Guani Eye Clinic and the newly Opened DIY Store:banana::banana::cheers:

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KFC La Union

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BDO San fernando-Quezon Ave, Jollibee SFE Plaza, Red Ribbon, Beso Beso and CAP Building

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San Fernando City Plaza

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Mercury Drug San Fernando Main 24/7 and Mang Inasal San Fernando at MAR Cinema Building

Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2011, 12:22 PM

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Havilah Residencies

Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2011, 12:23 PM

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A line of Banks from San Fernando City

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Kaw Bins under renovation to increase competence in a growing market in food business

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San Fernando Town Plaza 1955

Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2011, 12:24 PM

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Macagba Building - Plaza Hotel, SMART, Netopia, etc

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One Nisce Place with Pancake House Soon to Open

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UCPB

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Shania Tower with Union Bank

Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2011, 12:24 PM

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Dyro Building

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A line of business establishments outside Christ the King College

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Recently Opened Ilaw, atbp. San Fernando City Branch

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Jollibee Sevilla 24/7

808 state

May 24th, 2011, 02:07 PM

^^wow! ang daming business establishments sa SFC!;)

Soon to Open

http://www.baniladtowncentre.com/files/btc/imagecache/store_logo_default/store_images/logos/Pancake%20House%20-%20logo.jpg

One Nisce Place, San Fernando City, La Union

congrats SFC! palaging may bago sa SFC:banana::banana::banana:

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Hugo Le Roi

finally at natanggal na din ang mga nakapaligid sa tower!:cheers::cheers::cheers: and thanks again for visiting my province @hugo;)

808 state

May 24th, 2011, 02:11 PM

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Hugo Le Roi

thank God at nagte-take shape na rin ang tower 1!:cheers: ganda ng pic;) parang sa Manila lang kinuha:D sana umpisahan na nilang itayo ang tower 2! excited ako eh hehe:cheers:

808 state

May 24th, 2011, 02:27 PM

kya d q cnabing skyline kasi parang wala naman atang makitang hilera ng high rise bldgs sa davao...hehe..peace mga dabawenyo...:) yun lang kasi napapansin ko sa mga pinopost nilang pics...aside from Metro Manila.., Cebu at Baguio lang ang may skyline..hehehe..landslide at earthquake prone ang baguio kaya walang gustong magpatayo ng 20+floors na bldg...:bash: pero atleast madami silang midrises ranging 7-12 floors... di gaya sa Dagupan 6/7 ata pinakamataas, malambot ang lupa saka earthquake prone din:ohno:may plan silang magtayo ng 20+ floor hotel sa bonuan pero di na ata itutuloy, ito yung Leisure Coast Resort and Hotel = http://www.travbuddy.com/Leisure-Coast-Resort-Dagupan-City-v125165 :bash: sayang :bash:

Davao City Skyline

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Photo courtesy of Jay S.

maganda din ang skyline ng Davao, kaya lang being the largest city in Mindanao, kulang na kulang ang mga highrise...sana dumami iyan in the coming years!:cheers: sa Baguio, pwede sana kung may limang 20+ floors sa downtown, ok na yun. kung di pwede sa Dagupan, sa Urdaneta na lang kaya itayo ang building na iyan:cheers: sayang naman, massive pa naman;)

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2011, 03:20 PM

^^wow! ang daming business establishments sa SFC!;)

congrats SFC! palaging may bago sa SFC:banana::banana::banana:

finally at natanggal na din ang mga nakapaligid sa tower!:cheers::cheers::cheers: and thanks again for visiting my province @hugo;)
marami pa ako hindi naipost na pics ko ng laoag, robinsons at currimao dito

sa 5th na visit ko sa norte, uli, di ako nakapunta ng pagudpud. di rin kami pumunta ng bangui

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2011, 03:22 PM

thank God at nagte-take shape na rin ang tower 1!:cheers: ganda ng pic;) parang sa Manila lang kinuha:D sana umpisahan na nilang itayo ang tower 2! excited ako eh hehe:cheers:

yup, at least ipinanganak na ang isang ilocos skyline na maipagmamalaki ng mga ilokano esp sa ilocos norte:cheers:

migail

May 24th, 2011, 04:57 PM

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Sinking Bell Tower of St. William's Cathedral (1612), Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. c1934

From Flickr account of John T Pilot
http://www.flickr.com/photos/johntewell/4277698043/

Mataas pa yung pintuan niya that time.:cheers:

Ang tikas talaga, built for last.

migail

May 24th, 2011, 05:06 PM

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/9109/oldaurorapark.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/822/oldaurorapark.jpg/)

http://www.laoagcity.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12&Itemid=51

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2011, 06:59 PM

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Ricarte monument

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Canyon at Ricarte Park

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Marcos Mansion

Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2011, 07:03 PM

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Batac City Riverside Flood Control Project

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Plaza maestro

Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2011, 07:05 PM

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Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2011, 07:07 PM

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Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2011, 07:11 PM

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Daytoy Ti Bannawag

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Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2011, 07:15 PM

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At Plaza Maestro

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Empanadaan

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Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2011, 07:19 PM

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West side

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South east Side (San Nicolas)

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Ilocos Norte Capitol

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Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2011, 07:26 PM

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Laoag City Public Market

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Sining Bell Tower Park Project

Hugo Le roi

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2011, 07:28 PM

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Laoag Sinking Bell Tower

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Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2011, 07:34 PM

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Tobacco Monopoly Monument

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Laoag City Hall

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Museo Ilocos Norte

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Starbucks at yellow Cab ba yung ipinapatayoo doon sa likuran nito?

Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2011, 07:55 PM

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hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2011, 07:57 PM

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Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2011, 07:59 PM

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hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2011, 08:01 PM

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hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2011, 08:03 PM

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hugodiekonig

May 24th, 2011, 08:07 PM

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365 Plaza

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Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2011, 09:52 AM

Finally my timing got right!:cheers:

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808 state

May 25th, 2011, 11:15 AM

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808 state

May 25th, 2011, 11:21 AM

loving all the pics you posted @hugo! missing my province so much!;)

:dance::dance::dance:

808 state

May 25th, 2011, 11:34 AM

yup, at least ipinanganak na ang isang ilocos skyline na maipagmamalaki ng mga ilokano esp sa ilocos norte:cheers:

salamat sa Valdez clan dahil hindi sila takot na mamuhunan sa probinsya! :cheers::cheers::cheers: sana sa mga susunod na projects nila, 30+ floors na hehe! and sana gayahin din ng Laoag ang mga plano ng San Nicolas;)

hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2011, 02:02 PM

loving all the pics you posted @hugo! missing my province so much!;)

:dance::dance::dance:

Sayang lang, kasi that vacation ko doon hindi ako nakapunta ng Bangui at Pagudpud. Sa December 2011 uli ang nest na balik ko

hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2011, 02:05 PM

salamat sa Valdez clan dahil hindi sila takot na mamuhunan sa probinsya! :cheers::cheers::cheers: sana sa mga susunod na projects nila, 30+ floors na hehe! and sana gayahin din ng Laoag ang mga plano ng San Nicolas;)

Oo, grabe, walang katakot takot silang nag-invest sa real estate project na ito. Kung may camella, robinsons real estate, eto naman ang isang local real estate na world class. magandang kumpetisyon ito:cheers:

hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2011, 02:05 PM

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MANILA, Philippines - A strange-looking, smelly plant suddenly sprouted out of nowhere in a quaint barangay in Agoo, La Union.

While the residents of Sta. Rita were celebrating their fiesta and parading their patron saint last weekend, most were suddenly drawn to a plant that grew near the road.

“I thought they were looking at a fetus… From afar, it looked like decaying meat,” a resident said of the eggplant-colored plant with a huge cone structure in the middle.

Nobody knew who planted it there, and so it became the barangay’s attraction. People from out of town suddenly emerged and took their pictures with the plant, notwithstanding the foul smell.

People likened it to the rafflesia, the world’s biggest flower, but upon looking at the pictures, an expert identified it as Amorphophallus campanulatus.

Amorphophallus means 'amorpho' (without shape or misshapen) and 'phallus' is penis.

Previous consultations with the late botanist Dr. Daniel A. Lagunzad would show that the flower belongs to the Araceae family in the genus Amorphophallus.

It is also called elephant yam or pongapong in Filipino. Lagunzad had said It is known only from Luzon and Mindoro.

In his blog, botanist Abercio Rotor said, “Pongapong is a rare plant. Its reproductive stage is in the form of a single bulbous flower arising from an underground enlarged root. The flower is pollinated by flies attracted by putrefying odor of meat.”

He also called it a “wild plant.” It was once used as hog feed in Ilocos during the pre-war era, he said.

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hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2011, 05:28 PM

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The only 7-11 store in the city (sana madagdagan pa sa ibang populated ares ng city)

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Osias St. - various line of shopping and grocery stores

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A commercial building under construction

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San Fernando Dry Market

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Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2011, 05:29 PM

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La Union Metro Houseware

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These trees along Rizal St. minimize the pollution in the city

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Busy San Fernando City

Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2011, 05:31 PM

CSI La Union reopened last May 22, 2011 after the April 15, 2011 fire. The affected areas (at 2F North wing) are under renovation and are targeted to resume store operations in October)

At CSI La Union

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Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2011, 05:32 PM

At CSI La Union

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Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2011, 05:33 PM

At CSI La Union

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Temporary Department Store

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Hugo Le Roi

hugodiekonig

May 25th, 2011, 05:33 PM

At CSI La Union

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Hugo Le Roi

ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 25th, 2011, 05:34 PM

Malued District, Dagupan City

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ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 25th, 2011, 05:37 PM

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ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 25th, 2011, 05:39 PM

UNIVERSITY OF LUZON
Perez Blvd., Dagupan City

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^^ the only autonomous university in Region 1 :D

ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 25th, 2011, 06:31 PM

Eternal Gardens
Dagupan City

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ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 25th, 2011, 06:37 PM

infront of Urdaneta City Hall

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ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 25th, 2011, 06:38 PM

Hundred Islands
Alaminos City, Pangasinan

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ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 25th, 2011, 06:49 PM

Acop Dam
Rosales, Pangasinan

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ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 25th, 2011, 07:02 PM

Hundred Islands 2
Alaminos City

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ALIGUAS PANGASINAN

May 25th, 2011, 07:14 PM

Patar Beach
Bolinao, Pangasinan

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hugodiekonig

May 26th, 2011, 10:49 AM

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Jerz Oliveria (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150172888610509&set=a.10150172863225509.307594.753325508&type=1&theater)

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hugodiekonig

May 26th, 2011, 11:16 AM

Visit these La Union Threads:

San Fernando City and La Union Province Thread Archives
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=367465

La Union Urban Planning and Infrastructure
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1374603

Thunderbird Resort Complex, Poro Point, San Fernando City, La Union
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1374955

and the San Fernando City and La Union Province Thread at Luzon Forums

808 state

May 26th, 2011, 11:55 AM

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ILOCOS NORTE (http://ilocosnorte.gov.ph/inwebv2/)

808 state

May 26th, 2011, 12:01 PM

Sayang lang, kasi that vacation ko doon hindi ako nakapunta ng Bangui at Pagudpud. Sa December 2011 uli ang nest na balik ko

oh my! sayang naman at di ka pa nakapunta ng Pagudpud:D di talaga kumpleto ang Ilocandia trip pag di nag-Pagudpud...promise!;) sana mapuntahan mo na sa December para naman ma-experience mo ang Pagudpud!:cheers: mapapagod ka nga lang hehe! thanks ulit sa pagbisita sa Ilocos Norte;) gaganda ng mga pics:cheers:

808 state

May 26th, 2011, 12:03 PM

808 state

May 26th, 2011, 12:10 PM

Oo, grabe, walang katakot takot silang nag-invest sa real estate project na ito. Kung may camella, robinsons real estate, eto naman ang isang local real estate na world class. magandang kumpetisyon ito:cheers:

yan ang negosyante, walang takot:cheers: bihira ang ganyan, imagine, nagpatayo ng condo at mga shopping centers sa countryside na wala masyadong katao-tao:D that's just amazing! may tiwala sila sa mga kapwa Ilocano:cheers: kudos to the Valdez clan!:banana::banana::banana:

808 state

May 26th, 2011, 12:19 PM

808 state

May 26th, 2011, 12:22 PM

Baguio City partners with other Ilocos cities for “Sabsabong ti Mayo” (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=34606)

BAGUIO CITY, May 26 (PIA) - - The city government of Baguio, through the City Tourism Office, extends an invitation to tourism officers, local officials, and the muses of 10 key cities and municipalities here in Northern Luzon for the 2011 staging of ‘Sabsabong ti Mayo’ (Flowers of May).

In the Kapihan sa Baguio forum Wednesday, City Tourism Officer Benny Alhambra bared that they have invited the cities of Laoag and Batac of Ilocos Norte; Vigan and Candon of Ilocos Sur; San Fernando, La Union, and Dagupan, San Carlos, Urdaneta, and Alaminos of Pangasinan to join Baguio City and Tabuk City of Kalinga for this year’s staging of Sabsabong ti Mayo.:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

Alhambra explained that Sabsabong ti Mayo’ is a cultural and eco-tourism program and as a new product that they would like to develop to be a major tourism event, they are now partnering with other cities and key municipalities in this northern part of the country.

“We are converging here in Baguio to showcase the cultural and eco-tourism products especially the eco-fiber of the different places here in the north,” Alhambra said.

As the highlight of the event, a Santacruzan will be held on May 26 inside the SM City Baguio, which will be participated by the invited tourism officers as well as their cultural bearers or muses of their respective areas. An eco-fiber designer gown fashion show cum competition will also be held.

On Friday, the city guests will also join some of the city barangays for a ‘Santacruzan’, which will start at Session Road to the Baguio Convention Center wherein the Sabsabong ti Mayo will be culminated by an ‘anido’ (bonfire) for an informal meeting of the minds and gathering through bonfire, accompanied by dance, music and food.

Alhambra also disclosed that they will also be holding a participative development forum with their fellow tourism officers, to have an assessment of the ‘Sabsabong’ activity.

“Very briefly we would like to make an assessment, on what Sabsabong is all about and in line with our vision towards establishing it to be a major program of the city for the second quarter, after Panagbenga.

In partnership with eco-tourism officers and leaders on the North, we want to make this as a major event and to come out with programs on how we can also promote each other,” Alhambra said. *(JDP/LD-PIA CAR)

^^AGBIAG TI CORDILLERA KEN ILOCANDIA!
:dance::dance::dance:

gr8-one

May 26th, 2011, 09:14 PM

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MANILA, Philippines - Laoag, the provincial capital of Ilocos Norte and center of the fast developing North Luzon Economic Triangle, is every traveler’s dream destination. It is the perfect place to learn and relax as within its confines thrive an interesting blend of historical and cultural sites.

Every year, a good number of tourists touch down at the Laoag International Airport to see the city’s Spanish colonial buildings particularly the Malacañang Palace of the North and the famous Philippine baroque churches like the St. William’s Cathedral with the Laoag Sinking Bell Tower about a 100 meters away from the church. Paoay Church’s belltower and flying buttress as well as Fort Ilocandia’s famous gardens.

Tourists and even locals visit the natural sand dunes and tropical white-sand beaches and explore destinations in nearby municipalities. Undoubtedly, tourism is the major driver of the city’s local infrastructure and investment economy.

Its strategic location and proximity to the highly progressive Asian cities of Hongkong and Taiwan make the city of Laoag a prime economic hub where industrial zones blend with designated commercial establishments and residential enclaves.

One such development that has been attracting potential homeowners to Laoag can be found in the quaint barangay of Zamboanga. Just a few minutes ride away from Laoag city center and the Laoag International Airport is the newly launched Camella Laoag.

Strategically located near familiar bus stations, schools and universities like Northwestern University, Holy Spirit Academy, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, Divine Word of College and malls and public markets, as well as hospitals and clinics. This new community is situated in a most preferred address within the city.

Camella has the widest geographic presence across the country, dominating the affordable segment. Camella is a member of Vista Land, the country’s largest homebuilder with 35 years of experience in building more than 200,000 homes, not only in Mega Manila, but likewise in 21 key provinces, 48 cities and municipalities in the Philippines.

As you enter the 18-hectare residential development, you are transported to a charming Spanish village set against a rustic Ilocano backdrop. Camella Laoag welcomes its residents to a well-defined streetscape of attractive homes built with the most modern conveniences.

From the standard Lessandra series, to the popular Camella series house models Marvela, Carmela, Drina and Elaisa -- purposely built for starting up families and upwardly mobile executives up to the majestic Jewel and Luxuria series -- designed for growing families, every effort is made to make homeowners feel and say, that in Camella Laoag, “there really is no place like home”. These homes range from P1.2M to 6M.

Exclusive amenities like the Clubhouse with swimming pool, basketball courts and playgrounds, landscaped parks and gardens are provided for the enjoyment of the family. Round the clock security is ensured for the safety of its residents.

“At best, what makes Camella Laoag a preferred home hunter’s package is its commitment to provide support amenities for today’s modern lifestyle. Indeed, the wish of every family to own the home of their dreams can now come true with Camella,” shares Camella president Jerylle Luz Quismundo.

The next time you travel to Laoag, discover what makes visitors decide to stay and raise their families in at Camella Laoag. For more details, call 584-1182 or log on to camella.com.ph.

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cross-posted from source: philstar.com (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=690117&publicationSubCategoryId=76) photos: www.philstar.com

true_north

May 27th, 2011, 04:38 AM

808 state

May 27th, 2011, 11:15 AM

so I see our brochure already reached SSC. yes, I work with the IN tourism office now :)

am I fast enough?:D oh wow congrats to you! I'm so happy for you!:cheers::cheers::cheers: does this mean there will be more updates about the province's booming tourism industry since you have the access to information and statistics?:banana::banana::banana:

808 state

May 27th, 2011, 11:17 AM

ILOCOS NORTE CAPITOL - LAOAG
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808 state

May 27th, 2011, 12:06 PM

Contingency plan set for Laoag school in June (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=34793)
by Cristina Arzadon

LAOAG CITY, May 27 (PIA) --- The Department of Education said school children of the Laoag Central School will hold classes temporarily in an office building vacated by the city division office when school opens in June.

Vilma Eda, assistant city division schools chief, said a contingency plan was set in place before school ended in March in preparation for the construction works at the more than one-hectare school compound.

Based on an agreement between the city government and the mall developer of Puregold shopping center, part of the school compound will be converted to a mall while a section of the property will be reserved for school buildings.:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Commercial structures will also rise around the school lot as part of its development. The Laoag diocese, which owns the property, donated the lot to the city government for education purposes.

Eda said construction engineers have assured officials that classroom construction will be completed by the end of July.

“We may also adopt class shifting if the temporary classrooms will not be enough. Classes will be held on two shifts in a day,” she said.

Eda said part of the agreement was the completion of school buildings before the mall will be erected to avoid any class interruptions.

Except for the Gabaldon-type main building, all structures in the school lot were demolished. The new classrooms will be built on the lot’s western section while the mall will occupy the eastern wing.

A new building for the offices of the city DepEd has been built outside of downtown Laoag.

Laoag Mayor Michael Fariñas, in a contract with the mall developer, agreed to keep the main building from being demolished in compliance with a provincial regulation to conserve heritage structures. (ANL/CCA-PIA 1 Ilocos Norte)