Tag: La Union
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La Union Prepares 95 Evacuation Centers Across 13 Municipalities for Tsunami Threats
In a proactive move to safeguard its residents against potential tsunamis, the La Union province has designated 95 evacuation centers spread across 13 local government units (LGUs). These centers are strategically placed in coastal towns such as Bangar, Luna, Balaoan, Bacnotan, San Juan, San Fernando City, Bauang, Caba, Aringay, Agoo, Santo Tomas, and Rosario, as…
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La Union’s Commitment to Environmental Sustainability Through Local Sanitary Landfills
In a significant move towards environmental sustainability, all 19 municipalities and the single city in La Union province have established their own sanitary landfills, adhering to the mandates of Republic Act 9003, the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act. This initiative was highlighted by Governor Raphaelle Veronica David during the opening of a new landfill in…
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La Union’s Drive Towards Zero Waste Through Innovative Programs
La Union province is making significant strides towards achieving a zero-waste environment through a series of innovative programs. The provincial government, in collaboration with residents, the private sector, and other stakeholders, has been actively working to reduce waste and promote sustainability. A notable initiative is the Palit Basura program, which has successfully collected over 8,600…
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Philippine Authorities Seize P8.7 Million Worth of Marijuana in La Union
In a significant drug bust, agents from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) discovered and seized marijuana valued at PHP8.7 million inside an abandoned vehicle in La Union province. The operation took place on Monday, January 13, 2025, in Santol town, where PDEA agents executed a search warrant around 11 a.m. The haul included 73…
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PDEA Seizes P8.7 Million Worth of Marijuana in La Union Abandoned Vehicle
In a significant drug bust, agents from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) discovered and seized marijuana valued at PHP8.7 million inside an abandoned vehicle in La Union province. The operation took place on Monday, January 13, 2025, in Santol town, where PDEA Regional Office 1 (Ilocos) conducted a search warrant operation around 11 a.m.…
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Over PHP2.28 Million in Marijuana Seized in La Union Operation
In a significant drug bust in Burgos, La Union, law enforcement officials seized more than PHP2.28 million worth of dried marijuana and apprehended five key suspects during a Saturday operation. Lt. Col. Benigno Sumawang from the Ilocos Police Regional Office (PRO-1) disclosed that the haul included 19 kilograms of dried marijuana leaves, which were discovered…
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Tragic New Year’s Drowning Incidents Claim Three Lives in La Union and Pangasinan
On New Year’s Day, three individuals tragically lost their lives to drowning in the provinces of La Union and Pangasinan, overshadowing the holiday celebrations. In La Union, three people from Baguio City were pulled from the water at Aringay beach, but only two survived. The victims included a 14-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man, and a…
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La Union’s New Weavers’ Group Aims to Preserve and Innovate Inabel Tradition
In Bangar, La Union, a new organization called the Young Loomweavers Association of Bangar (YLAB) has been established to protect and promote the traditional craft of Inabel weaving. This initiative follows a three-day training session at the Abel Academy: School of Living Traditions Nogueras Weaving, where participants learned the art of handloom weaving directly from…
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Over 1,300 Families Evacuated in La Union Due to Typhoon Pepito
In response to the looming threat of Typhoon Pepito, also known internationally as Man-yi, approximately 1,308 families, totaling 3,097 individuals, were evacuated from various towns in La Union province on Sunday. The La Union Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office reported that the evacuees hailed from Bangar, Balaoan, Aringay, Santo Tomas, Bauang, Rosario, Bacnotan,…
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98 Families Evacuate in Pangasinan and La Union Amid Super Typhoon Pepito Threats
In response to the looming threat of Super Typhoon Pepito, also known internationally as Man-yi, a total of 98 families from the regions of Pangasinan and La Union have been forced to leave their homes. The evacuation began on Saturday night as a precaution against potential storm surges. The Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and…
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