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In its early history, Agoo served as a trading port in the northern region of ancient Pangasinan (modern day-Pangasinan and La Union provinces).It was already a coastal maritime trading center for Northwestern Luzon [10] due to its naturally shaped coastline, which provided an excellent harbor for foreign vessels entering Lingayen Gulf.
The second floor contains the extensive memorabilia of Agoo Archbishop Mariano A. Madriaga and Archbishop Antonio L. Mabutas (b. June 13, 1921-d. April 22, 1999). Mabutas was born in Agoo, La Union, who became the Bishop of Laoag and later, Archbishop of Davao on December 9, 1972. He served as a bishop for 37 years and a priest for a total of ...
The Museo de Iloko, (also called the Agoo Museum or the Agoo Presidencia), is a heritage building and museum located in Agoo, La Union, [1] [2] Philippines, known for its collection of "artifacts and other pieces of cultural importance to the Ilocanos", [2] [3] and for being one of few surviving examples of American Colonial Era architecture in the Ilocos Region.
The Giant Eagle of the North Park is a park and tourist attraction in Agoo, La Union, Philippines. [1] Located along the Jose D. Aspiras Highway, the park features a concrete sculpture known as Eagle of the North by Anselmo Day-ag.
Poverty incidence of La Union 5 10 15 20 25 30 2006 25.99 2009 29.29 2012 18.50 2015 17.53 2018 4.43 2021 6.60 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority La Union’s economy is driven by three primary sectors: agriculture, industry, and services. The service sector plays a dominant role, comprising 81.28% of all business establishments, while industry contributes 17.21% and agriculture makes up ...
Pope Francis granted a decree of coronation on 29 April 2024 to the namesake image in Agoo, La Union. The formal rite of coronation was executed on 6 December 2024. The image is enshrined within the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Charity in Agoo, La Union and was episcopally crowned on 1 May 1971 under the Papal nuncio Carmine Rocco.
Five municipalities in La Union were affected: Agoo, Aringay, Caba, Santo Tomas, and Tubao with a combined population of 132,208. Many buildings, including the Agoo Municipal hall, [ 51 ] the Museo de Iloko , the parish church of Aringay, [ 52 ] and the Basilica Minore of our Lady of Charity , [ 12 ] collapsed or were severely damaged.
He was the country's first Minister of Tourism, representative from La Union's 2nd district from 1969 to 1972 and from 1987 to 1998, and an assemblyman from La Union from 1984 to 1986. He is interred in the local Basilica Minore in Agoo , La Union .