The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Friday, Sept. 19, said residents should brace for aftershocks following the magnitude 5.5 tectonic earthquake that struck off La Union at 3:52 a.m. In its earthquake bulletin, Phivolcs said no structural damage is expected from...
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck La Union province early Friday morning, Sept. 19, and was felt across several parts of Luzon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs reported the tremor struck at 3:52 a.m., with its epicenter located 61 kilometers...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday, Sept. 16, slammed what he called “super substandard” and incomplete flood control projects in Bauang, La Union that were declared as completed in March this year. Dizon, joined by Baguio City Mayor and Independent...
The provincial government of La Union (PGLU), together with various government agencies, private organizations, and civic groups, joined hands to provide immediate aid and response to families affected by typhoon ‘’Emong.’’ Gov. Mario Eduardo C. Ortega thanked donors for responding to the...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – Damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and livestock from tropical cyclone ‘’Emong’’ in this province has reached P6 billion. Two people were killed and three were injured, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) said. A...
DAGUPAN CITY – Agriculture and infrastructure damage in La Union due to typhoon ‘’Emong’’ has breached the P1-billion mark, according to the latest situational report of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). The report, issued Thursday, said that as of the...
A severely damaged headquarters did not deter troops from the Philippine Navy (PN) in La Union from performing their mandate to ensure the safety of the people amid the onslaught of Tropical Cyclone “Emong”, a ranking official disclosed Saturday, July 26. Captain John Percie Alcos, PN...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The province of La Union is under a state of calamity due to the severe impact of successive tropical cyclones and the southwest monsoon or ' 'habagat. ' ' The Sangguniang Panlalawigan has approved Resolution No. 1410-2025 placing the province...
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The province of La Union has incurred about P1.4-million in damage to agriculture from tropical cyclone ‘’Crising’’ (international name ‘’Wipha’’), based on the initial assessment of the La Union Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office...
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – A total of 209 families, or 692 individuals, from 17 barangays in La Union province have been displaced due to the effects of severe tropical storm “Crising.” According to a report released by the La Union Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – La Union is on full alert for tropical storm “Crising.” Gov. Mario Eduardo C. Ortega initiated a pre-disaster risk assessment meeting on Thursday to discuss preparations. "All preparations are now in place. Rest assured that our province is ready for the possible...
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – All 19 municipalities and one component city of La Union and 47 out of 48 local governments of Pangasinan suspended classes on Friday due to inclement weather caused by tropical storm ‘’Crising.’’ La Union and the northern portion of Pangasinan are under tropical...
