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San Juan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia San Juan, the Spanish for Saint John, is a common toponym in parts of the world where Spanish is or was spoken. San Juan, Costa Rica, in the San José Province San Juan, Puerto Rico, the capital of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico en.wikipedia.org /wiki/San_Juan   (163 words)

San Fernando City, La Union - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia San Fernando City is a 3rd class city in the province of La Union, Philippines. It is the capital city of La Union and the regional center of the Ilocos Region (Region I). San Fernando belongs to District 1 in La Union province. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/San_Fernando_City,_La_Union   (356 words)

WOW Philippines :: Explore Philippines :: Description   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Situated on the northwestern coast of Luzon, La Union is the gateway to the Ilocos Region. Not only is La Union the region’s center for trade but also of religious devotees who flock to one of the country’s popular pilgrimage destinations, especially during Lent. La Union is located in the southwestern part of Region I and stretches over a length of 102 kilometers from North to South between 120o16' and 120o35' longtitude and 160o15' latitude. www.tourism.gov.ph /explore_phil/place_details.asp?content=description&province=3   (551 words)

La Union Travel Information - Philippine Hotels and Resorts Web Reservation Service   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Today, La Union is considered "the gateway" to two regions, Ilocos and Cordillera, and serves as a "regional center" of the archipelago's first region. La Union had undergone through many socio-political and economic-cultural experiences such as the colonization of the tree imperial powers, that of Spain (1521 - 1898), United States (1898-1946), and Japan (1941-1945), the two world wars, the 1986 EDSA revolt, and the recent millennium anniversary. Luna, Balaoan, San Juan, San Fernando and Bauang www.balikbayantrip.com /launion/info.html   (840 words)

Global Nation | INQ7.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) One of the familiar names associated with the famous La Union breaks is that of Hiroshi Yokohama, founder of the La Union-based Yokohama Surfing School, the first of its kind in the country. Another well-known figure in La Union's surfing scene is San Juan's homegrown Ronnie Esquivel, better known as the "one-leg surfer," who has not allowed his disability to prevent him from enjoying the waves of La Union's waters. Apart from surfing, visitors to La Union may also engage in scuba diving, trekking, and a host of other activities, such as trips to museums, historical places, and factories which use age-old procedures in making pottery, weaving blankets, and preparing the native Ilocano wine called basi. www.inq7.net /globalnation/sec_phe/2004/dec/15-01.htm   (398 words)

Sun.Star Pangasinan - San Carlos bags 2 health awards The citations, given by the regional office of the Department of Health (DOH), were conferred during the recent regional awarding ceremonies for health development centers in the Ilocos region at the Oasis Country Resort in San Fernando City, La Union. La Union Governor Victor F. Ortega was also around to give a short message. Cabugao, Ilocos Sur was also cited for its Oplan Clean Living Program, San Juan, La Union for its diabetes campaign and Marcial Teodoro won as Smoking Quitter of the year. www.sunstar.com.ph /static/pan/2003/12/14/news/san.carlos.bags.2.health.awards.html   (429 words)

1998 Socio-Economic Profile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Born in San Juan, La Union on August 20, 1953 Mayor Arturo P. Valdriz is sixth of seven children of the late Pedro A. Valdriz and Avelina Pal-et of Barangay Lubing, San Juan, La Union. Art, to most of his associates and friends, is a smiling man who had sacrificed a lot and blows to become one of the most outstanding mayors of La Union. Treading the formula of hard work, commitment and dedication in performing his gigantic task of bringing San Juan to the pinnacle of sustainable development and economic growth, Mayor Art is the only mayor re-elected unopposed during the 2001 elections. launion.com.ph /municipalities/sanjuan.htm   (236 words)

Sportswatch ... - Dec. 15, 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) SAN JUAN, La Union-Surfers from Baler, Aurora, dominated the 5th Mabuhay Cup-Rimat ti Amianan International Surfing Competition, one of the country's biggest surfing competitions, held here on Dec. 5-7. Romel Rojo expertly rode the waves of San Juan way past sunset to win over 63 others in the 18- to 40-year-old category. La Union's Marie Aquino ruled the women's category, followed by Siargao's Manet Alcala, La Union's Daisy Valdez and Baler's Evangeline Mendoza. www.inq7.net /spo/2003/dec/15/text/spo_10-1-p.htm   (676 words)

Translated La Jornada article, 11 June 1998 The PRI members in Los Platanos, one of the few communities in El Bosque, or San Juan de la Libertad, who are not with the autonomous municipality, expelled the families that were the zapatista bases of support and established a state of siege. Located in the tzotzil region of Los Altos towards the north zone of the state, San Juan has been governed by an autonomous municipal council for almost two and a half years. Without presenting the bodies, the State Attorney General's office stated that six of them were "guerrilleros." The clean-up operation in San Juan, La Union Progreso and above all, in Chavajeval, recalls other clean-up operations at the "scene of the crimes" which happened before in the conflict zone. www.ezln.org /archivo/fzln/bellinghausen980611.html   (842 words)

.:::BOTANICAL GARDEN CITY of the North   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Surfing tournament was scheduled in San Juan town and practical shooting at the firing range of Poro Point.Also scheduled are lectures and seminars on various technologies, tour at the Science Centrum here for testing and actual viewing of several modern science inventions and games and rides at the amusement park. Some of the tourism attractions that were featured are the “Hundred Islands” in Pangasinan, Fort Ilocandia in Ilocos Norte, Vigan’s World Heritage attractions, La Union Botanical Garden, Baguio parks, north Luzon resorts and beaches and several other scenic views that are found in these areas suited for tourists and visitors. The “Rimat ti Amianan” was organized by the local governments of San Fernando City and La Union provincial government in cooperation with other provinces in Region 1 and various government and private agencies.... www.sanfernandocity.gov.ph /archive/rimat.html   (224 words)

Prov'l Gov't of LA UNION Forums - Powered by XMB Forums Through the years, San Juan has played host to several surfing competitions which have been supported and endorsed by the Department of Tourism through its Region I office. This year, the Department of Tourism is teaming up with the La Union Surf Club (LUSC) to hold the 3rd La Union Surfing Invitational on December 17-19 at the Urbiztondo Beach in San Juan. The La Union Surfing Invitational is open to both local and foreign surfers. members.lycos.co.uk /launiongov/viewthread.php?tid=10   (467 words)

oil dumping in la union On Tuesday 23 February 1999,some friends & I were surfing having fun along the beach @ urbiztondo san juan, la union @ around noon we noticed that the water was dirtier than usual. Later on, several surfers among them foreigners, complained of a burning sensation in their eyes & on their skin @ approximately 3 p.m, an oil-like slick hit the shore. : : : On Tuesday 23 February 1999,some friends & I were surfing having fun along the beach @ urbiztondo san juan, la union @ around noon we noticed that the water was dirtier than usual. www.skyinet.net /nu107/scrapbook/msgs/3831.html   (314 words)

PHNO: Travel and Leisure   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Nearby, a Japanese surfing enthusiast has organized the La Union Surfing Association, composed of young men and women from as far as Metro Manila. The waters of La Union became the center of attention with the holding of the Philippine National Surfing Championship, sponsored by Quicksilver: Australia, in close coordination with the municipality of San Juan and the Provincial government of La Union. San Juan is only 277 kilometers from Manila, over good concrete highways. www.newsflash.org /199802/tl/tl000219.htm   (261 words)

Re: oil dumping in la union In Reply to: oil dumping in la union messaged by neil on May 16, 1999 at 13:09:06: : On Tuesday 23 February 1999,some friends & I were surfing having fun along the beach @ urbiztondo san juan, la union @ around noon we noticed that the water was dirtier than usual. : : : : : : On Tuesday 23 February 1999,some friends & I were surfing having fun along the beach @ urbiztondo san juan, la union @ around noon we noticed that the water was dirtier than usual. www.skyinet.net /nu107/scrapbook/msgs/3833.html   (409 words)

San Juan Surf Resort - Surfing In The Philippines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) The Philippines is the worlds latest surfing hot spot and La Union province, in the north of the Philippines, is fast gaining a reputation for consistent quality surf. La Union has plenty to offer including: hiking, diving, golf, day trips to Baguio as well as a very entertaining night life scene. We use to be known as the Surf Camp and then La Union Surf Resort - hopefully we will be keeping San Juan Surf Resort as our official name from now on. www.sflu.com /surf1   (207 words)

San Juan de la Cruz San Juan de la Cruz (Juan de Yepes, nació en Ávila y estudió en la Universidad de Salamanca. Los escritos de San Juan de la Cruz incluyen la Subida al Monte Carmelo, Noche oscura del alma, Llama de amor viva y el Cántico espiritual. La obra poética de San Juan presenta la visión del místico que busca-a través de la contemplación pura-la separación del alma y del cuerpo para que aquélla, abandonando este mundo, se reúna con Dios. faculty.washington.edu /petersen/321/sanjuan1.htm   (226 words)

Puerto de San Juan - Facilities and Amenities Puerto de San Juan - Facilities and Amenities The magic begins the moment you step into Puerto de San Juan. You will be led to one of the many choice cottages and luxurious family rooms, each one just a stone's throw away from the shore. www.puertodesanjuan.com /amenities.htm   (67 words)

:: Welcome to Manila Bulletin Online :: Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano recently ordered the deployment of multi-lingual interpreters in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and Mactan International Airport in Cebu to provide assistance to arriving Chinese, Japanese, and Korean tourists. Around 100 local and foreign surfers from the different parts of the country recently participated in a coastal clean-up program, which coincided with the ongoing 3rd La Union Surfing Invitational at the Urbiztondo Beach in San Juan, La Union. The high cost of gasoline, transportation fare and the six-hour travel time from Manila to Baguio City gives Tagaytay City the edge in luring local travelers to its highlands offering the same amenities and cool climate. www.mb.com.ph /issues/2004/12/18/SP_TOUR20041218.html   (132 words)

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Sun.Star Pangasinan - HAU dominate Milo Little Olympics Meanwhile, first-timer Urbiztondo Elementary School (located in San Juan, La Union) bagged the championship honor in the elementary level, proving first time participants are not mere spectators. Second in the secondary level was La Union National High School with 14 gold, 10 silver and 14 bronze medals while third place was Olongapo City National High School which harvested 8 gold, 10 silver and 7 bronze medals. Fifth to 10th placers finishers were (secondary level): San Carlos College (San Carlos City), Benigno V. Aldana National High School (Pozorrubio), University of Luzon (Dagupan City), Little Angel Study Center (Olongapo City), Mothergoose Special Science High School (Dagupan City) and St. Charles Academy (San Carlos City). www.sunstar.com.ph /static/pan/2004/11/04/sports/hau.dominate.milo.little.olympics.html   (639 words)

The Rotary Club of San Fernando (LU), Inc.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) RotaBrain Quiz Contest among colleges in La Union at the CAP Development Center Nov. 17, 2004. Rotarians helped out in the initial stage of the Gawad Kalinga housing project for the poor families in San Juan, La union. Gawad Kalinga 777 housing project in San Juan, La Union. rotary.sflu.com /?pagenum=2   (219 words)

Find in a Library: The poet and the mystic : a study of the Cántico espiritual of San Juan de la Cruz Find in a Library: The poet and the mystic : a study of the Cántico espiritual of San Juan de la Cruz The poet and the mystic : a study of the Cántico espiritual of San Juan de la Cruz Jean de la Croix, -- saint, -- 1542-1591. www.worldcatlibraries.org /wcpa/ow/61838bc22e0ede28.html   (97 words)

The Manila Times Internet Edition | REGIONS > ‘No-el’ proponent denounces ‘Kawal’   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) They have gone out of the bounds of law. Their move [to destabilize the government and unseat Ermita] is very unfair,” said Abat, a native of San Juan, La Union. Abat, also a retired former chief of the Philippine Army, initiated the “no-election” (No-el) campaign to make way for a transition government until 2007 while reforms, including amending the Constitution, are being carried out. www.manilatimes.net /national/2004/jan/30/yehey/prov/20040130pro1.html   (1104 words)

Tanikalang Ginto www.filipinolinks.com Philippines : Sports/Surfing The Sebay Surf Resort & Entertainment Center is ideally located directly in front of Sebay and in close proximity to the famous Mona Liza point. Each year, surfers flock to enjoy the 6-7 months of surfing beginning in October and ending in April - Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union. The first and only surfing school in the Philippines - based in La Union with a Manila office; owned by Hiroshi Yokohama and wife, Ma. www.filipinolinks.com /Sports/Surfing   (1234 words)

Sports Running Hashing Asia Philippines Directory IndiaPress   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) La Union Hash House Harriers - Family Hash at San Fernando, La Union province. Mount Santo Tomas Hash House Harriers - Located at San Juan, La Union province. This kennel runs long distance Hashiking where some trails are over 40 kilometers. www.indiapress.org /directory/Sports-Running-Hashing-Asia-Philippines.html   (118 words)

Prov'l Gov't of LA UNION Forums - Powered by XMB Forums Prov'l Gov't of LA UNION Forums » News » Rimat ti Amianan The 15-day event showcases technologies in making various products of the region, food festival, exhibit of tourism attractions and product display. Making La Union a much better place to live in! members.lycos.co.uk /launiongov/viewthread.php?tid=15   (291 words)

Philippines surf travel Forum surfing holiday in May/June & general safety? Philippines GlobalSurfers surf travel ... By End of May, the season will be up on the western side of the country like San Juan, La Union or Zambales.... If ull stay in San Juan La Union, fare Manila- La Union costs around 400... there are a lot of surfers on La Union.. www.globalsurfers.com /read_thread.cfm?ForumID=Philippines&ThreadID=4111&Thread=1061   (619 words)

DAILY NEW ASIA- Sports Beat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) - Champion surfers from Baler, Daet, Catanduanes and Siargao, Surigao are in Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union, to participate in the Quicksilver Philippine National Surfing Championships which begin tomorrow. Roy Norris of Australia has pooled prizes, such as brand-new surfboards, for the winners in the Open, Junior and Cadet categories. and San Juan Mayor Ruben Valero have mobilized their offices and staff for full cooperation and coordination with the competition's organizers. www.newsflash.org /199712/sp/sp000136.htm   (129 words)

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