Gratitude Post: Thanks TVON Studio for the shoot of "Kalinga sa Balaoankeros ng Immmuki Island", the outreach project of Inner Wheel Club Central San Fernando La Union in partnership ATIN-LU for the Tour Guides of Immuki Island, Paraoir, Balaoan, La Union. Special thanks to the people of Paraoir, who were so warm to welcome us and special thanks to Cristina Orfano, wife of president Corazon Morales, mother of balaoankero Janet Agnes, wife of secretary and Artchie Orfano, Vice President, who granted our request for the documentation of the project of the Inner Wheel Club Central San Fernando. #outreach #tourism #immukiisland #balaoan #launion #elyu #tourguide #balaoankeros (at Immuki Island, Paraoir Balaoan, La Union) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWpn6zlF7Cf/?utm_medium=tumblr
One time in Immuki Island, Paraoir, Balaoan, La Union #beach #immukiisland #balaoan #launion #elyu #ilovelaunion (at Immuki Island, Paraoir Balaoan, La Union) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-1ceFelLpC/?igshid=11b2y0cl5ie5q
#gratitudepost Ung d man ako nakatira sa isang mansyon, bahay man ay simple lang ay ibang saya ang nadarama sapagkat alam ko na sa isang simpleng malunggay lang na ulam ako na ay masaya. #simpelife #life #lifestyle #balaoan #launion #elyu #ilovelaunion Photo taken in Balaoan, La Union 📸Pau (at Balaoan, La Union) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9l2ifSFlV0/?igshid=1p7fzj8dr31vx
#gratitudepost There are a lot of things that you need to do but sometimes, you must learn how to take a rest and just focus on better things where you are appreciated and given importance. It is a series of events for the past few days and constant travels, so when given a chance to take a pause and just appreciate the moment of looking on how beautiful nature is, it is indeed a priceless moment. Thank you for the chance to appreaciate nature. Photo taken at the Forrest Lane in Almeida, Balaoan. 📸Paolo #nature #forrest #balaoan #launion #elyu #ilovelaunion (at Balaoan, La Union) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9cz2vjlY8S/?igshid=o3e0umaau16m
#gratitudepost Life is a great surprise when someone gave u a gift just because they like how you treated them, it is a treasure for me to receive this eco bag from the very artistic Manuel Orfiano of Ar-arampang, Balaoan, La Union. May God bless him more for his good heart and great artistry in his crafts. Photo taken at the Forrest Lane in Almeida, Balaoan #balaoan #ilovelaunion #launion #elyu (at Balaoan, La Union) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9bVmxxl9Yn/?igshid=100c16ryvoa3d
A cockpit arena now stands at the site of the Spanish-era cemetery of Balaoan in La Union following its demolition last year.
A cockpit arena now stands at the site of the Spanish-era cemetery of Balaoan in La Union following its demolition last year.
The circular cemetery together with the town’s convent was built by Fr. Casimiro Melgosa in 1877.
It was where the seven martyrs of Balaoan were executed by Spanish authorities during the 1896 Philippine revolution.
A descendant of one of those martyrs, Emilie Obaldo, a heritage advocate based in the United States, lamented the demolition.
“If this issue is a violation of any existing Philippine law protecting historical structures, then whoever demolished Balaoan’s public cemetery should be held accountable,” said Obaldo. (She is sister of mayoralty candidate General Pedro Obaldo Jr.
The “desecrated” cemetery, she said, “has been untouched for years, evident that it has always been a public property.” But it appears to have been transferred to private ownership.
National Museum Director Jeremy Barns said the incident was ”very sad news.”
“The site wasn’t declared (officially as a heritage site) but (the demolition is) a violation of Republic Act 10066,” said Barns, referring to the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009.
Barns explained the demolition might be a violation “relative to presumption of importance” by RA 10066 of any structure that is at least 50 years old.
He said the demolition of a presumed important cultural property is not allowed “unless cleared by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP).”
He urged concerned parties to file complaint with the NHCP.
“Only then might penalties for violation be possible,” he said.
The NHCP is looking into the matter. Architect Wilmer Godoy of the NHCP’s Historic Preservation Division said heritage structures should be preserved since these are protected under the heritage law.
Inquirer tried to get the side of the Balaoan municipal government, but the latter did not reply.
At Turalba’s Cottages and Beach Resort, Paraoir, Balaoan, La Union, where you will be taken down to memory lane with their casa and function hall.. #blackandwhite #launion #elyu #balaoan #urismolaunionbyairwindzone Follow more of my posts at my social media accounts: #Instagram #Twitter #Snapchat #Snow & #Flipagram @airwindzone #FacebookPage www.facebook.com/airwind07 www.facebook.com/airwindzone #Blog http://airwindbautista.blogspot.com http://airwindzone.wordpress.com http://airwindzone.tumblr.com #Facebook account: www.facebook.com/earthairwind www.facebook.com/wind.hangin #photography #SocialMedia #PinkPhotographer #blogger #AirwindZone #Philippines #Filipino #shareph #socialmediamarketing #choosePhilippines #TurismoFilipinasByAirwindzone (at Turalba Cottages and Beach Resort, Paraoir,balaoan, La Union)
At Turalba’s Cottages and Beach Resort, Paraoir, Balaoan, La Union, where you will be taken down to memory lane with their casa and function hall.. #blackandwhite #launion #elyu #balaoan #urismolaunionbyairwindzone Follow more of my posts at my social media accounts: #Instagram #Twitter #Snapchat #Snow & #Flipagram @airwindzone #FacebookPage www.facebook.com/airwind07 www.facebook.com/airwindzone #Blog http://airwindbautista.blogspot.com http://airwindzone.wordpress.com http://airwindzone.tumblr.com #Facebook account: www.facebook.com/earthairwind www.facebook.com/wind.hangin #photography #SocialMedia #PinkPhotographer #blogger #AirwindZone #Philippines #Filipino #shareph #socialmediamarketing #choosePhilippines #TurismoFilipinasByAirwindzone (at Turalba Cottages and Beach Resort, Paraoir,balaoan, La Union)
