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The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources handed out relief supplies to fisherpeople across Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan following recent storms and the southwest monsoon.
La Union Governor Ortega has been appointed as the new chairman of both the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) and the Ilocos Regional Development Council (RDC). These appointments signify his expanded leadership roles in the region.
An estimated P5 million was allegedly spent on a coordinated online campaign that used misleading photographs and videos to exaggerate the flooding conditions in La Union, Philippines.
La Union province in the Philippines reported P11.1 million in agricultural damages, affecting 472 hectares of crops and fish farms, due to the combined impact of tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay and the monsoon.
A powerful magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off the coast of the southern Philippines, particularly affecting Mindanao, leading to widespread class suspensions in several provinces.
Government work and in-person classes in La Union, Philippines, have been suspended due to an Orange rainfall warning issued by the Department of Science and Technology.
Tropical Depression Luis, combined with monsoon rains, led to the evacuation of 111 people in La Union and triggered landslides that shut down key roads in Benguet. Hundreds of villages in Cagayan Valley were placed on alert for potential floods and landslides, while class suspensions were implemented across Luzon.
The province of La Union in the Philippines continues to rely on agriculture and tourism as its primary economic drivers, with self-sufficiency in rice production and significant tourism revenue projected for 2025.
The provincial government of La Union recognized outstanding local government units (LGUs) for their exemplary disaster preparedness and emergency response. This recognition was part of the inaugural Resilience and Emergency in Disaster program.
Maritime law enforcers apprehended a 45-year-old fisherman from La Union for fishing in municipal waters without the required license.
A major umbrella labor union in South Korea is set to hold a large-scale rally in downtown Seoul, demanding that businesses engage in direct negotiations with subcontracted workers.
Twenty-four Filipino workers detained in Yakutsk, Russia, have returned home following discussions between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The release was a result of diplomatic efforts between the two leaders.
Police in La Union, Philippines, have issued a public caution against engaging in dangerous or disruptive activities along national highways, particularly targeting tourists and residents in San Juan.
A new two-story public market officially opened in Bangar town, La Union, on Friday, a day after its formal inauguration, offering a modern and more comfortable shopping experience.
La Union Governor Mario Eduardo Ortega and Vice Governor Eric Sibuma led a ceremony to distribute 92 multi-purpose vehicles and two dump trucks to recipient barangays.
CALASIAO, Pangasinan – The local government unit (LGU) of Bacnotan in La Union has defended a cement plant in the town following an allegation that it was dumping hazardous waste in the mountainous areas of the villages of Ubbog and Paagan. In a statement posted on social media early this week, the LGU said a
The Zelenila union argues that the director is exploiting a gap between old and new staffing systems to appoint an advisor despite prior negative assessments from relevant secretariats.
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in the Ilocos region organized a gathering of fisherfolk, youth, and various organizations in San Fernando City, La Union, to promote sustainable fisheries.
La Union province in the Philippines has reported over P11.1 million in agricultural losses following heavy rains and flooding caused by Tropical Depressions Luis and Maymay, compounded by the southwest monsoon.
Over P773.77 million worth of flood control projects in La Union and Pampanga are being questioned after Typhoon Luis inundated parts of San Fernando, raising concerns about their effectiveness.
Tropical Depression Maymay continues to bring heavy rain and warnings to the Northern Philippines, causing a landslide that rendered a road in Ilocos Sur impassable. Several areas remain under Signal No. 2, with restricted routes in Benguet due to the storm.
PAGASA announced that a low pressure area (LPA) located west of La Union now has a high chance of developing into a tropical cyclone, expected to bring more rain to the Philippines.
Classes at all levels and government work in La Union, Philippines, have been suspended on Tuesday, August 4, as the province remains under an Orange Rainfall Warning due to Tropical Cyclone Luis and the southwest monsoon.
The City Hall of San Fernando, La Union, has become the target of malicious online threats, prompting local officials to conduct a thorough inspection of the building and its perimeter. Mayor Hermenegildo Gualberto confirmed the incident.
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial University – Mid La Union campus in San Fernando City will hold online/asynchronous classes and work-from-home arrangements on Monday, July 27, following a bomb threat received by the administration.
The provincial government of La Union, Philippines, is conducting regular water quality monitoring at 20 ecotourism sites. This initiative aims to ensure public safety and protect the province's natural resources.
Fisherfolk in Balaoan, La Union, are participating in training to make seaweed 'puto,' a value-added product designed to provide coastal communities with an additional source of income.
Authorities in La Union, Philippines, defended the disposal of over 20,000 seized eggs at a city landfill, citing bird flu risks, after a video of the incident went viral and drew public criticism.
A total of 209 farmers and fisherfolk in La Union, Philippines, received financial assistance from the provincial government to help them recover from calamities and rebuild their livelihoods after Typhoon Uwan.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested five individuals in the Philippines for alleged unfair competition and misuse of a grape brand in La Union.
The Serbian state has reportedly paid two tranches of subsidies totaling 1.88 million euros to Davor Macura, the majority owner of Procoopac, who is carrying out unauthorized construction work on the Hotel Union in central Belgrade, with a remaining payment of 1.12 million euros.
Environmental groups have urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to investigate reports of alleged toxic waste burial in the mountain areas of Ubbog and Paagan in Bacnotan, La Union.
A fire gutted 12 houses in Barangay Ilocanos Sur, San Fernando City, injuring four people including three senior citizens and an adolescent. No fatalities were reported in the incident.
La Union province incurred approximately P70 million in agricultural losses and damage to infrastructure and facilities due to rains from tropical storms Luis and Maymay and the southwest monsoon.
Akwa Esop Imaisong Ibibio, the umbrella union for Ibibio-speaking people in Akwa Ibom State, has condemned attacks by Oron-speaking people on the leader of the Ekid Peoples Union, backing him in the agitation for a new state.
Tropical Storm Maymay has intensified slightly and is expected to make landfall in Northern Luzon, prompting widespread class suspensions and the halting of sea travel in several provinces. Signal No. 2 has been raised in six Northern Luzon areas as the storm approaches.
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang suspended government work and classes at all levels in the National Capital Region, Abra, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Benguet, Pangasinan and Zambales on Wednesday…
More than 500 individuals from 159 families have been evacuated to shelters in La Union, Philippines, while 29 other families sought refuge with relatives, as Typhoon Luis and strong monsoon rains impact the region.
The provincial government of La Union, Philippines, has placed its disaster response operations on heightened alert as continuous rains from the southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Luis and Dolphin affect the northern region.
An online bomb threat against three college campuses in San Fernando City, La Union, prompted local police to deploy explosive ordnance disposal and canine units on July 25.
Officials in Bauang, La Union, Philippines, are defending a plan to dredge the Balili River, stating it is necessary to solve persistent flooding issues caused by heavy siltation during the rainy season.
A major umbrella labor union in South Korea staged a large-scale rally in downtown Seoul, demanding that businesses engage in direct negotiations with subcontracted workers to improve their bargaining rights and working conditions.
All 49 barangays in the municipality of Agoo, La Union, have received brand-new multi-purpose vehicles from the provincial government to enhance emergency response and public service delivery.
Tarlac police are investigating the deaths of two individuals whose bodies were discovered inside a car along the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEx). The victims have since been identified by their next of kin.
A political advertisement attacking Republican Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign, funded by LA unions, has drawn criticism from those who believe its messaging could inadvertently benefit his campaign.
Intensified unrest at Mayon Volcano in the Philippines has caused significant ashfall, affecting over 100,000 people and displacing villagers. The government has mobilized agencies to provide relief, manage cleanup, and ensure public safety, including flight bans and deferred celebrations.
As of March 27, 425 out of 14,485 gas stations across the Philippines have temporarily closed due to an ongoing fuel crisis, according to the Philippine National Police.
Bangar’s 'inabel' textiles, known for their breathability and durability, are well-suited to the country’s shifting weather