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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...