SAN JUAN, La Union – A businessman was gunned down in front of a school in Barangay Urbiztondo, this town, on Monday, January 15. Police identified the victim as Ronnie Rivera of Barangay Butubot, Balaoan, La Union. Rivera was standing in the parking area of the Lorma High School Campus at...
The delegation of the European Union in the Philippines and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) launched Monday, Jan. 15, a P1.25 billion project to support small- to medium-sized producers and businesses in the agri-fishery sector in the island region. The Bangsamoro...
The iconic Mall of Asia Globe in Pasay City lit up with the colors of the Philippines-European Union’s 60th anniversary logo to commemorate six decades of diplomatic relations. Mall of Asia Globe in Pasay City (Photo from German Ambassador Andreas Pfaffernoschke via X post) EU Ambassador...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The provincial government has provided assistance to more than 1,150 registered stall owners affected by the fire that razed a public wet market in Barangay Ilocanos Sur here this week. VENDORS affected by the fire that razed a public market in San Fernando City, La...
The ambassadors of the European Union and Australia are looking forward to increased collaboration with the Philippines this 2024 as they attended President Marcos’ vin d'honneur. (From left) Australian Ambassador Hae Kyong Yu poses for a photo with President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – A fire razed the public wet market in Barangay Ilocanos Sur here on Thursday, January 11. SMOKE rises from the wet market in San Fernando City, La Union destroyed in a fire on Thursday, January 11. (City government of San Fernando, La Union FB) Fire Chief Insp. Jun...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The SM Foundation inaugurated its 107th school building at the South Central Integrated School here on Thursday, January 4. The two-story, four-classroom structure is a welcome addition to the community, alleviating the burden of overcrowding and provides a...
Photo: DPWH The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed two major infrastructure projects in La Union that now provide better and faster mobility, and protect residents from flooding. DPWH La Union 1st District Engineer Jose G. Ginete, Jr. said the newly-completed projects were...
SAN JUAN, La Union – This town, dubbed the surfing capital of the North, has lifted an order limiting activities on its beaches due to bad weather. Mayor Arturo Valdriz issued Executive Order (EO) No. 24, Series of 2023, lifting EO No 23-2023 that closed the beach and suspended water activities,...
The ambassadors of the United States, Japan, European Union, and China to the Philippines are hoping for new opportunities for collaboration and closer ties as the country rings in the new year on Monday, Jan. 1. (Photo from US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlon via X) In a...
SAN JUAN, La Union – The municipal government has limited surfing activities in this town dubbed as the surfing capital of the North due to bad weather and the death of a 12-year-old boy in a drowning incident on Tuesday, December 26. Mayor Arturo Valdriz issued amended Executive Order...
The Public Private Partnership (PPP) Center will assist members of the Union of Local Authorities in the Philippines (ULAP) enhance their skills in developing and carrying out infrastructure projects. In statement, Ma. Cynthia C. Hernandez, PPP Center executive director said they will provide...
