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The province of La Union in the Philippines has various Spanish colonial watchtowers (bantayan) which are recognized as National Cultural Treasures since 2014. [ 1 ] Background
The Baluarte de San Andres is a bastion in Intramuros, which is a part of the Spanish colonial fortification in the historic Walled City.It was built in 1603 to protect the Puerto Real and the southeastern part of Intramuros.
Baluarte de San Diego was an ace-of-spades bastion built on the southwestern corner of Intramuros. It underwent several alterations. In 1609, a writing from Antonio de Morga states that the structure was only a tower within a much larger construction of the Fort Nuestra Señora de Guia. Jesuit priest Antonio Sedeño was the commissioned parish ...
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 ...
Poverty incidence of Luna 5 10 15 20 25 30 2006 23.50 2009 24.72 2012 12.07 2015 5.95 2018 3.25 2021 8.73 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Government Local government Main article: Sangguniang Bayan Luna, belonging to the first congressional district of the province of La Union, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative ...
Baluarte Zoo Foundation [1] Baluarte Zoo is a zoological park in Vigan , Ilocos Sur , Philippines . It was established by politician and businessman, Chavit Singson .
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The baluarte also serves as a communication tower during world war II. Before the watchtower stands in disarray, vertically cut in two because of eroded base and foundation. Its two halves stand with concrete post supports on its sides. Recently the tower was totally split in half after it was hit by big waves and strong winds spawned by a typhoon.