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SAN FERNANDO CITY, October 7 -  Series of trainings and trade fairs showcasing attractive local products are the highlights of the observance of the Cooperative Month in La Union this October.  Dr. Josefina B. Bitonio, the regional director of the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) in the Ilocos, graced the kick-off ceremony on Wednesday as the guest of honor and speaker to formally open the activities slated for the monthlong event at the Plaza Gazebo here.  She also led La Union officials in cutting the ribbon for the formal opening of the trade fair. Among the attractive and high quality local products showcased by several cooperatives which are for sale in the trade fair are the Abel Iluko (handwoven cloth) product of Bangar; the honey soap and bugnay wine products of Bacnotan; dried fish products from Santo Tomas; and several native delicacies, fresh fruits, and attractive souvenir items produced by the members of different coops in the province. ...

Running enthusiasts from La Union and nearby provinces will get to experience a more exciting fun run and zombie chase during the first ever “ELYU Zombie Run”  to be held at the Poro Point Baywalk here on October 27. Event organizer Elijah O. Galvez said the fun run was inspired from the movie “Train to Busan” which greatly affected viewers from all walks of life. Galvez said that noting this effect, he then came up with  an idea that more people would love and appreciate the zombie run.  Runners to the five-kilometer race will have an objective to dodge  zombies and finish the race with complete three tags or lives. The zombies for their part will aim to take as many runners’ lives as they can. Participants can register either as a zombie or hero and wear costumes based on their choice. Zombie participants should bring their own costumes and are required to report early to the event venue for their free-make-up session while hero participan...

I always love to hear the waves crashing and breathe the cold winds that soothe my body and soul. These become my routine whenever I wanted to escape from the unending stress of this world. Might as well, Urbiz Garden Plage of Brgy. Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union will ease your scruffy life in the city where you can connect to yourself and attain inner peace. Urbiz Garden Plage is one of the oldest bed and breakfast inns and was established in 2001 as a residential summer villa owned by Ms. Rosario Fontanilla better known as “Lola Charing”. As a whole, the place resembles the aesthetics of American Colonial architecture, though its interior design is a concept of an eclectic mix of Ilokano and Filipino. Due to costly maintenance of the place, they decided to open it as semi-private bed and breakfast inns for selected guest and walk-ins way back in 2007. And they finally open their door to public last year (2015) after Lola Charing passed away. Aside f...

It's the first time for La Union community to hold an event as such as Social Media Day. Indeed, a truly great privilege for it's not just showcasing what we as La Union has but primarily addressing everyone that the core of maintaining a healthy environment is our utmost priority. Various online community from Pangasinan, Baguio and Tarlac have joined the event. With its theme #TayoPH, it signifies that You, I , Us has the capability to promote and protect our ecotourism with the aide of Social Media. Capitalizing the potential influence of Social Media through good deeds is what this event taught us. Bunches of knowledge  and experience is yet another realization as to how extend we  could provide our sincere thoughts to our environment. An added fun activities also flavored the rest of  the event.  As part of this advocacy, eyeing the everyday activities in La Union particularly in San Juan , this is a huge chance to give back a favor from what Moth...