La Union: The Surfing Capital of the North
by Jhaypee Guia on July 31, 2012La Union was carved from the nine towns of Pangasinan, three of Ilocos Sur and villages of the Eastern Pais del Igorotes in the Cordilleras. It was formally created by a Royal Decree issued by Queen Isabela of Spain on April 18, 1854. The name La Union indicates the union of towns from different provinces. Spanish colonizers saw a thriving community when they arrived in La Union in 1572. The area was then a dynamic trading center especially for gold for Japanese and Chinese merchants.
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Ilocos Sur: Province of Heritage
by Jhaypee Guia on July 31, 2012Ilocos Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region in Luzon. The historic city of Vigan, which was inscribed in UNESCO’s World Heritage List in November 1999, is found in this province. Established in the 16th century, Vigan is the best preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. Its architecture combines cultural elements from elsewhere in the Philippines and from China with those from Europe to create a unique culture and townscape without parallel anywhere in East and Southeast Asia. Its Kamestizoan District has examples of typical houses with tiled roofs, hardwood floors, balustrades and azoteas in varying Spanish-Mexican-Chinese architectural styles.
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Experience the Stunning Beauty of Ilocos Norte
by Jhaypee Guia on July 31, 2012Ilocos Norte is a province of the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region in Luzon. Its capital is Laoag City and is located at the northwest corner of Luzon Island, bordering Cagayan and Apayao to the east, and Abra and Ilocos Sur to the south.
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A Plethora of Colorful Flora and Fauna @ La Union
by Angel Bonifacio on July 23, 2012Located in San Fernando City, La Union, this unique botanical garden is nestled on the hills of the city and spread out on several hectares of land. This is a sanctuary of different plant species which can be found not just in tropical countries like the Philippines but also in sub-tropical areas and deserts.
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Riding the Curls at La Union
by Angel Bonifacio on June 28, 2012Five years ago, you might have passed by and paid little attention to La Union on your way to Vigan, Ilocos Sur or Hundred Islands, Pangasinan. Yes, it wasn’t that popular before. But now, the place is teeming with tourists thanks to the beaches frequented by high quality waves. It is a favorite destination of surfing enthusiasts, next to Siargao.
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