Author: Christine Junio-Northbound Philippines News Online
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolts Pangasinan
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – A magnitude 5.5 jolted the province of Pangasinan on Wednesday according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its bulletin, Phivolcs said the tremor occurred at 6:25 p.m. with its epicenter traced 6 kilometers East of Aguilar, Pangasinan. Phivolcs said the tremor, which was tectonic in … Read More
In Photos: Slain former La Union Congressman Eriguel laid to rest
AGOO, La Union – – Thousand of supporters flock the funeral of the late Eufranio “Frany” Eriguel, former 2nd District Representative of La Union, at Agoo, La Union on Saturday (May 26,2018). Eriguel was brutally killed last May 12, 2018.
IN PHOTOS: Ancient Balangay Boat Arrives in La Union
Crewmen of the three ancient balangays boats dock at San Fernando Bay, Pier 2, Poro Point in San Fernando City, La Union on May 19, 2018 (Saturday) from their Balangay Expedition.CHRISTINE JUNIO / NPN – northboundasia.com The adventurers sailed from the Philippines to China in boats constructed with techniques dated back to 320AD. The … Read More
Who Killed La Union Tricycle Driver?
SAN FERNANDO CITY, LA UNION – The police here are still investigating the death of a certain Christopher Costales, a 42- year old tricycle driver, who was found dead inside his rented hut (kubo) at sitio Riverside, Barangay Poro this city Mylene Costales, 16- year old daughter of the victim, told police investigaors that when … Read More
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolts Zambales
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union — A magnitude-5.5 earthquake jolted the province of Zambales on Wednesday according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) . In its bulletin, Phivolcs said the tremor occurred at 10:27 p.m. with its epicenter traced twelve kilometers northeast of San Marcelino, Zambales. Phivolcs said the temblor, which was … Read More
La Union town celebrates Honey Festival
BACNOTAN, LA UNION— A fluvial parade of boats with colorful streamers, a bankathon and other beach games are featured in this town’s week- long celebration of its 9th “Diro” Festival which ends this Monday. Called “Piesta ti Baybay,” almost a hundred fishing boats manned by local fishermen sailed on the coast in the seaside village … Read More
La Union Police Destroy P9-M Marijuana Plants
SAN FERNANDO CITY, LA UNION – The search by a 46-year old man for his missing wife led to the discovery of three marijuana plantations in the mountainous border villages of Sapdaan in Santol town and San Mocgao, Kibungan, Benguet the other day. The marijuana plants in the three places in the border villages had … Read More
Magnitude 3.3 earthquake jolts La Union
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union — A magnitude-3.3 earthquake jolted the province of La Union on Tuesday according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) . In its bulletin, Phivolcs said the tremor occurred at 1:27 p.m. with its epicenter traced eleven kilometers northeast of Bagulin, La Union. Phivolcs said the temblor, which … Read More
In Photos: 1st Tinungbo Festival Street Dancing
Residents and local tourists crowd the streets of Pugo, La Union as they watch dancers in colorful costumes make their way to the town plaza. In their dance routine, student participants incorporate “tinungbo’, an Ilokano way of cooking using bamboo. Street dancing competition is one of the activities lined up for the celebration of the First … Read More
In Photos: Parade of Lights illuminate the street of San Fernando City, La Union
The street of San Fernando City, La Union glows at night in a parade of lights as part of the celebration of the 53rd Anniversary of Saint Louis College. The parade consisted of SLC students wearing costumes that light and holding recycled plastic bottles emitting colorful lights. In the street dance performance, students were divided into groups representing the … Read More