SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – Five dogs died after they were poisoned in Barangay San Nicolas, Agoo, La Union recently. Their owner, Kate Bulacan, is grieving over the death of her five pets – four aspins (native dog) and a mini-pincher – by her neighbor on March 1. Bulacan...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The provincial government has commended 20 component local government units for hurdling the 2024 Good Financial Housekeeping evaluation of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). These LGUs were Agoo, Aringay, Bacnotan, Bagulin, Balaoan, Bangar,...
Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) is raising up to ₱76.35 billion through issuances from both its Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Program and Peso Bonds Program. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the bank said its board has approved the planned issuances as well...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – This province earned P1.06 billion from tourism in 2024, three percent higher compared to the P1.03 billion in 2023. Gov. Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David lauded the achievement. TOURISTS swim in a beach in San Juan, La Union. (Photo via LUPTO) “We are...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has secured a billion-peso grant from the European Union (EU) to fund a program strengthening the Philippine justice system, combating corruption, and supporting marginalized sectors, particularly women. Last year, the EU signed the grant agreement for the Justice...
SANTOL, La Union – Sen. Imee R. Marcos led the inauguration on Valentine’s Day of a newly constructed 50-meter bridge on the Santol-San Gabriel (La Union)-Kapangan (Benguet) Road in Barangay Mangaan here. SEN. Imee Marcos opened this newly constructed bridge in Santol, La Union. The bridge that...
SAN FERNANDO City, La Union – Visitors to this province are satisfied with the experience they had during their visit, the La Union Wonders and Adventure Visitor Experience Survey conducted by the Provincial Government of La Union through the La Union Provincial Tourism Office said. BEACH teeming...
TUBAO, La Union – Gov. Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David inaugurated the P34.5-million Pideg Bridge on Wednesday, Feb. 5, that will enhance accessibility and boost economic progress here. Construction started on April 25, 2023 and completed on Dec. 10, 2024. ORTEGA The bridge is...
Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) expects its profits to continue growing this year after reporting strong growth in net income for 2024 on the back of record revenues. “Our retail-focused strategy allowed us to book record-high top line revenues. We should see the continued...
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Figure skaters and others killed in the mid-air collision near Washington, D.C. this week will be honored when the world championships are staged in Boston in March. International Skating Union president Jae Youl Kim (AP) International Skating Union president Jae Youl Kim...
BAGUIO CITY – Seventeen European Union ambassadors and chargés d’affaires visited this city from Jan. 27 to 29 to boost ties and have a first-hand experience of the Summer Capital’s governance practices and green initiatives. Delegates met Mayor Benjamin Magalong and other city...
A ranking congressman has suggested tapping other countries for aid as the United States (US) issues a halt on the delivery of most of its foreign assistance. In a statement on Saturday, Jan. 25, Manila 3rd district Rep. Joel Chua recommended that the Philippines consider the European Union (EU),...
