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	Encyclopedia: Cities of the Philippines
		Mandaue City is a city in the province of Cebu in the Philippines.
		Bacolod City is a city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines.
		Caloocan City (in Filipino Kalookan) is one of the cities and municipalities that comprise Metro Manila in the Philippines.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Cities-of-the-Philippines (7695 words)

	Vigan City - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Vigan City is a 5th class city in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
		The city, located on the western coast of the large island of Luzon, facing the South China Sea, is well-known for its cobblestone streets and Spanish architecture.
		Elpidio Quirino, the 6th president of the Philippines, was born in Vigan.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vigan (118 words)

	Nursing Practice in Vigan: Looking Back and Moving On . . . (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		In the historical city of Vigan, much has been written about the beginnings of culture, faith, and other aspects of the Ilocano way of life, but not of the nursing practice – a vital chapter in the life story of the Bigueños.
		Not known to many, Vigan is one of the earliest Spanish settlements along with Cebu and Manila.
		Vigan was once the seat of trade and commerce in the North.
	www.doh.gov.ph /sphh/vigan.htm (600 words)

	Ilocos Region - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ilocos Region is composed of 4 provinces and a total of 9 cities.
		Vigan City is famous for its cobblestone streets and Spanish-style houses, an architectural remnant of its colonial past.
		Present-day Vigan City in Ilocos Sur province became the bishopric seat of Nueva Segovia.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ilocos_Region (771 words)

	Heritage: Vigan City Islands Philippines - Great Philippine Places, Philippine Islands and Philippine Destinations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Vigan house evolved from the pre-colonial bahay kubo of wood and bamboo, with roofs of nipa palm or cogon grass.
		Vigan is a ‘living heritage site’ where local inhabitants continue to be the custodians of their patrimony, where traditional industries continue to fuel local economy and where local traditions continue to be practiced.
		Vigan is likewise historically important to the nation as the scene of major historical events in the nation’s struggle for independence from foreign domination and is the birthplace of heroes, heroines and illustrious personages who shaped regional and national destiny.
	vigan.islandsphilippines.com /heritage.html (1648 words)

	HISTORY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Vigan is an island, which used to be detached from the mainland by three rivers - the great Abra River, the Mestizo River and the Govantes River.
		The transfer of the Seat of the Diocese of Nueva Segovia from Lallo, Cagayan to Vigan was formally approved during the Pontificate of Pope Benedict XIV during the reign of Fernando VI, King of Spain by virtue of the Royal Decree of September 7, 1758.
		As a sign of its continuing economic boom in the new millennium, Vigan became the first component city of the province of Ilocos Sur known as the City of Vigan through an overwhelming “Yes” votes cast by the Bigueños during the plebiscite last January 22, 2001.
	www.vigancity.gov.ph /history.htm (3982 words)

	Vigan and Laoag
		Vigan, with its centuries-old edifices, is a breathing reminder of what was once a royal city.
		After Vigan, Juan de Salcedo pressed further north to Laoag which even before the Spanish colonial times was already a center of trade with the Japanese and Chinese.
		Baguio City in the Central Cordillera mountain range is noted for its nippy climate, pine trees and pleasant mountain scenery.
	www.dotpcvc.gov.ph /Destinations/vigan.htm (1445 words)

	PIA Press Release (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur (26 Jan) -- Thousands of residents of this heritage city and the capital town of Ilocos Sur recently witnessed the second "Longaniza" (a Mexican-influence native salami) Festival here highlighting its annual fiesta and its third cityhood anniversary celebrations.
		City Mayor Eva Marie Singson- Medina said that the festival was pushed through due to its successful launching last year to institutionalize food festival featuring the traditional food products of Vigan City.
		Mayor Valdez said most of her projects are aimed at realizing her goals on the alleviation of the standard of living in the barangays, and the improvement of the basic government services on education, health, light, water, and peace and order, and social development.
	www.pia.gov.ph /press/p040126.htm (2203 words)

	ILOCOS SUR:CIUDAD FERNANDINA
		The natives of Vigan upon sensing that the Spaniards were not hostile, returned from their hideout in Bantay and presented themselves to Salcedo who received them courteously and cordially.
		Vigan became the capital of the Ilocos Province which was then composed of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra, La Union and some parts of the Mountain Province.
		Vigan, in the 18th century, erected a monument in his honor, the father and founder of Villa Fernandina de Vigan.
	www.fortunecity.com /victorian/rubens/12/damaso.htm (1212 words)

	Vigan City Islands Philippines - Great Philippine Places, Philippine Islands and Philippine Destinations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The City of Vigan's tourist potential is based on its cultural heritage composed of more than 180 ancestral houses, administrative and religious structures, public squares and other historical landmarks within the poblacion, and built during the 18th and 19th centuries.
		Being the only surviving colonial town in the entire Philippines, Vigan is being developed as a primary tourist destination in Region I. Vigan is a unique environment in both its natural and man-made features.
		The coastal plains found along the western side of the city bounded by the South China Sea are predominantly settled with Mindoro Beach as its location.
	vigan.islandsphilippines.com (187 words)

	Vigan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur â“ The provincial government is donating R200,000 to the family of a Filipina maid, who was tagged as a suspect in the gruesome murder...
		...in Isabela to Tuguegarao City to Claveria in Cagayan to Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte to Laoag City to Sarrat to the Paoay Church to Batac to Badoc to Vigan to San...
		Baler, Quezon; Subic, Olongapo; Alaminos, Pangasinan; Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya; Penablanca, Tuguegarao, Banaue, Ifugao; Laoag, Ilocos Norte; Vigan, Ilocos Sur...
	www.conservation.mongabay.com /news/Vigan.htm (3609 words)

	WOW Philippines :: About the Departmetn of Tourism :: Investments :: Investment Areas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Laoag City, belonging to the North Luzon Quadrangle is being developed into a tourism center of the North outside Hongkong, Taiwan and even Japan.
		Vigan City is the capital of the Province of Ilocus Sur.
		The said additional incentive shall be equal to a 10% additional discount on their business tax with a duration of one of one calendar year with the opportunity to renew on a yearly basis for up to three (3) years inclusive of the first year when granted.
	www.wowphilippines.com.ph /dot/investment.asp (520 words)

	ABS-CBN Interactive
		VIGAN CITY - The PNP chief, Director General Arturo C. Lomibao, initiated formal groundbreaking rites for the building of a new city police station at the southern part of public bus terminal here on Tuesday.
		He told that Vigan City is one of the recipients of the project owing to its recognition as "World Heritage City" and international tourist destination.
		For his part, Mayor Ferdinand Medina of Vigan City declared, "In behalf of the city government of Vigan, I would like to thank General Lomibao for his support and approval for the construction of the "world-class" police station for Vigan and for the "world-class" Vigan City.
	www.abs-cbnnews.com /storypage.aspx?StoryId=13031 (408 words)

	Encyclopedia: Vigan City
		UN World Heritage Sites A city (lungsod, sometimes siyudad, in Filipino) is a tier of local government in the Philippines.
		Candon City is a 5th class city in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
		Alilem is a 5th class municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Vigan-City (847 words)

	Old ways still work for Vigan's centuries-old industries (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		VIGAN CITY—At the heart of Ilocos Sur is Vigan, an old world amid the bustle of commercial activity.
		Though considered one of the oldest cities in the country, it was only in 2001 that Vigan was recognized a full-fledged component city of Ilocos Sur.
		The river, which encircles Vigan, used to be a major waterway from the 15th to 19th century and played an important part in the Galleon Trade.
	money.inq7.net /topstories/printable_topstories.php?yyyy=2005&mon=09&dd=18&file=1 (589 words)

	WELCOME TO THE CITY OF VIGAN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Being the only surviving colonial town in the country, Vigan has more strung along the narrow streets of the old Mestizo District, popularly known in the olden days as Kasanglayan (Chinese Quarters).
		Located in the Northern part of the Philippines, Vigan is 408 kilometers northwest of Manila and includes area of the China Sea as a buffer zone on the western side of the town.
		Vigan, earlier known as " Ciudad Fernandina" from 1758 to late 19th century, is the oldest surviving Spanish colonial city in the country.
	www.plasticextrusion.us /Vigan.htm (221 words)

	The Manila Times Internet Edition \| REGIONS > Vigan City council passes curfew ordinance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Vigan City—After a long debate, the city council has passed on third and final reading the controversial Antiloitering Ordinance imposing a curfew on the city’s youth.
		City Councilor Everin Molina had opposed the ordinance, saying it would hinder the growth of tourism in the city.
		Molina also noted the timing of the passage of the ordinance, saying it was passed a day before the 32nd anniversary of martial law, which imposed a curfew that curtailed citizens’ civil rights.
	www.manilatimes.net /national/2004/sept/27/yehey/prov/20040927pro6.html (423 words)

	Transportation and Mode of Transport: Vigan City Islands Philippines - Great Philippine Places, Philippine Islands and ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Mode of transport within the city is purely land base.
		The Metro Vigan transport system is serviced by tricycles, which were color-coded for purposes of identifying the municipality to which they belong.
		The tricycle number is permanently attached on top of the side car specified by different colors; green for Vigan, red for Bantay, yellow for Caoayan, orange for San Vicente and blue for Sta.
	vigan.islandsphilippines.com /transportation.html (244 words)

	www.philtours.com - Laoag/Vigan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Laoag City, the capital of Ilocos Norte, is situated in the northern tip of the Philippines.
		Vigan City, the capital of Ilocos Sur, is the best preserved Spanish-era community in the Philippines.
		Vigan is a seven-hour bus ride from Manila and then from Vigan, guest will have to travel for another three hours to reach Laoag City.
	www.philtours.com /laoag.html (559 words)

	The Manila Times Internet Edition \| REGIONS > Abra man indicted for illegal gun possession in Vigan City (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		VIGAN CITY—Police have filed charges of illegal possession of firearms against a jobless man from Abra who was caught with high-powered firearms at the St. James Hospital in Barangay Pantay Daya recently.
		Rey Antolin de Peralta, Vigan City chief of police, identified the suspect as Albert D. Sulian, 36, jobless, and resident of Barangay Nagba in Lagayan, Abra.
		Before his arrest, Barangay Captain Ryan L. Luna, 27, of Barangay Dangdangla in Bangued, Abra, reported to the Vigan City police that he was being followed by a suspicious man riding a gray Saloon Hyundai.
	www.manilatimes.net /national/2004/sept/24/yehey/prov/20040924pro5.html (357 words)

	Vigan Pottery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Vigan is one of the oldest cities in the Philippines.
		Vigan has an ancient pottery shop established by a family of Chinese immigrants about two centuries ago.
		Practically nothing has changed ever since in the establishment: ownership was kept in the same family for generations until today, and the shop still produces the same every-day utilitarian pieces with a technology that stayed the same since it was imported from China.
	www2.mozcom.com /~perdigon/ViganEng.html (1579 words)

	The Manila Times Internet Edition \| REGIONS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		VIGAN CITY—Broadcaster and former Ilocos Sur provincial board member yesterday admitted he has given up hope of ever obtaining justice for the four people killed, including his wife and son, when they were ambushed by still unidentified assassins in this city on March 31.
		VIGAN CITY—Ilocos Sur Gov. Deogracias Victor Savellano yesterday broke his silence and challenged critics to file charges in court against suspects whom they believe to be the perpetrators of the March 31 ambush of broadcaster and former provincial board member Efren Rafanan.
		SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union—A school principal in this city is in hot water for rejecting the request of barangay officials to hold the annual fiesta in her school.
	www.manilatimes.net /national/2003/may/09/prov/mainpro.html (866 words)

	Holidays (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Vigan, the capital city of Ilocos Sur, evokes memo-ries of glorious past.
		Vigan is a place where one could experience the Philippine life during the Spanish era.
		The 408 km stretch from Manila to Vigan City is a comfortable several hours ride along the scenic Ilocos Highway.
	www.marlincruz.com /vigan.html (988 words)

	:: Malaya - The National Newspaper :: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		VIGAN is the finest example of Spanish colonial architecture in the Philippines.
		stretch from Manila is Vigan City, the Capital of Ilocos Sur is a seven-hour drive along the scenic Ilocos Highway.
		Vigan Heritage Mansion is located at the corner of Mena Crisologo St. and Liberation Blvd. and one of the "Must See" places in Vigan is Crisologo St. It is where you can find souvenir items and antique furnitures at reasonable prices.
	www.malaya.com.ph /apr04/trav2.htm (448 words)

	Vigan City - News
		With the approval of the said resolution, a codification project in the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Vigan and creating a codification team for the purpose is made possible.
		The franchise shall be a period of ten years, counted from the approval of the resolution with the option on the part of the grantee, Vigan Satellite to renew the same with the approval of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Vigan.
		The City of Vigan, in line with its commitment to maintain its status as a tourist spot being listed in the UNESCO WORLD Heritage Cities, adopts a policy to regulate the establishment of junkyards used by junk shops/business within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Vigan.
	www.geocities.com /vigansite/news/legislative.htm (1770 words)

	ABS-CBN Interactive
		VIGAN CITY - In pushing for political reconciliation, Mayor Ferdinand C. Medina has appointed his political rival to head the cityâs veterinary office, it was learned Thursday.
		Medina has formally sworn into office former vice-mayor Liborio Arca of Vigan City into his new position, believing that he is the most capable to the job because Arca is a certified and practicing doctor of veterinary medicine.
		MALOLOS CITY - If the cooperative movement is to make an impact on the rest of Central Luzon, its leaders must find ways to encourage more people to join by citing its socioeconomic benefits.
	www.abs-cbnnews.com /storypage.aspx?StoryId=16397 (447 words)

	yehey! News
		VIGAN CITYâ”The Spanish ambassador to the Philippines has acknowledged the great potential of this northern city as a tourist destination because of its history, natural resources and potential for tourism facilities.
		The Spanish government invested in these projects in Vigan City to boost the tourism industries and the livelihood of residents.
		To further improve the tourism in Vigan City as well as other parts of the country, Sagaz said Spain trains a selected number of Filipinos each year on better techniques in tourism industry.
	www.yehey.com /news/print.aspx?a=78373 (408 words)

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