October 16, 2012 Posted by: sfcsite Tourist Destinations La Union Science Centrum & Museum La Union Science Centrum and Museum (LUSCM), the first-ever interactive hands-on discovery museum in the North, provides a practical and exciting alternative to formal education through interactive exhibits and its portable Planetarium. LUSCM is a learning center for everyone. It is an environment where science is portrayed as a dynamic and active process more than just a collection of facts and figures. It encourages children and adults alike to explore, interact and appreciate science and technology, culture and environment.
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October 16, 2012
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La Union Science Centrum & Museum
La Union Science Centrum and Museum (LUSCM), the
first-ever interactive hands-on discovery museum in the
North, provides a practical and exciting alternative to formal
education through interactive exhibits and its portable
Planetarium. LUSCM is a learning center for everyone. It is an
environment where science is portrayed as a dynamic and
active process more than just a collection of facts and
figures. It encourages children and adults alike to explore,
interact and appreciate science and technology, culture and
environment.
A museum, collections coming from the formerly the Museo
de La Union, was also instituted to augment the science
interactive exhibits aiming to preserve the rich local history
of La Union.
Location: Barangay Cadaclan
A project of:
Senator Francis N. Pangilinan
The City Government of San Fernando
The Provincial Government of La Union
Office of Congressman Manuel C. Ortega
Department of Science and Technology
Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology
National Museum of the Philippines
LUSCM is composed of 5 Galleries
1. Kadaklan Burial Site and Environmental Gallery
2. Museum
3. Dark Room
4. Main Science Gallery
5. Portable Planetarium
The Garden is situated on a hilly twenty-hectare land, eight
kilometers east form the city proper of San Fernando, La
Union, with fully maintained concrete roads. The first of its
kind in the Philippines, a scientific garden and the center for
laboratory research in Northern Luzon was inaugurated on
March 2, 1996.
The Garden as main tourist destination is meant to give an
accurate impression of the various plant worlds, which grow
in tropical, sub-tropical and desert climates. All plants are
labeled in their local and scientific names with their origin. It
is a country-style garden where plant life and wildlife,
ornaments and oddments go hand in hand. The resulting
harmony, together with the solitude and peace naturally give
the Garden a great therapeutic effect.
Location: Barangay Cadaclan
Shade Garden : displays the shade-loving plants
Sunken Garden : which has natural terrain of the area
Fragrance Garden : especially for the blind
Children’s Garden : which has natural playground
Medicinal Garden : where dozens of herbs and medicinal
plants are cultivated and neatly arrange serves also as a
butterfly sanctuary that can surely catch a visitor’s eye.
Chinese Garden : with a complete scenery of ornamental
plants which leads the way up to the White Garden and a
View Deck.
Banana Area and the Garden of Native species which all
could be reached through the Mabolo Avenue, lined with
opposite rows of Mabolo or Kamagong, (Diospyros
philippinesis), a tree specie native to the Philippines.
Japanese Garden : which gives fitting honor to the Japanese
Peace Corp Volunteers, whom planted about 1,500 mango
trees in the area about twenty eight years ago.
Arid Paradise : where several species of cacti and succulents
are found.
Friendship Garden : located just above the Picnic Ground.
Evergreen Garden
Palmery
Arid Collection
Heliconia Collection
Small Mulbery and Pineapple Plantations
Mango Avenue and the Bambusetum : has at least 18
bamboo specieMango Avenue and the Bambusetum : has at
least 18 bamboo specie.
Aviary : where exotic birds like talking mynah, monkeys,
eagles, iguana and other friendly animals were displayed.
Doña Corazon Ortega Orchidarium : a place of different
orchid specie.
During the Spanish times, a settlement was a place where
there were about 200 families. Around this area, there were
two settlements, San Vicente de Balanac and San Guillermo
de Dalangdang. San Vicente de Balanac was along the coast
and during summer, when the sea was calm and perfect for
sailing, pirates would come and plunder settlement, taking
along with them the women and children leaving behind
them a trail of blood. San Guillermo de Dalangdang, however
was at the foot of the Cordillera mountains, and during
summer, when the fire trees were in bloom, the populace was
attacked by headhunters who saw in the red flowers the fire
trees as a sign of the gods asking for human offering.
Location: Barangay Parian
In 1759, an Augustinian priest, Fr. Jose Torres convinced the
two settlements to come together to a place not so near the
sea and not so near the mountains so they will not be
plagued by their annual problems. They chose the area called
Pindangan, meaning, a place where they dry fish, and this
place, they built a church with San Guillermo, the Hermit, as
the patron saint. In 1765, the newly assigned priest, however,
suggested to the inhabitants that they replace the name
Pindangan, toSan Fernando, after the Catholic King ofSpain,
retaining San Guillermo as their patron saint. The name of
the parish priest was Fr. Fernando Rey, Rey being the
Spanish word for King. This was also the time of Diego Silang,
as know, Silang would travel to and fromManilaon his white
horse and was killed onMay 28, 1763. When an earthquake
destroyed the church at Pindangan, renamedSan Fernando,
the parish priest decided not to rebuild in the same place
because during the rainy season, the church would get
flooded. There were two other sites where the church was
transferred until it found its present place, and it is now
called the Cathedral of St. William the Hermit, of the Diocese
of San Fernando, La Union.
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Bacsil Ridge Monument
Bacsil Ridge is one of the most famous battle sites in the
region. This is found in a mountainous terrain about 10
kilometers east of the city proper. It was the border of the
Japanese Line established in mid-January 1945 and the Joint
121st Infantry Regiment of USAPIF-NI. A monument stands in
the ridge to commemorate the hard-fought and won battle in
the city.
Location: Barangay Bacsil
In the Chinese hierarchy of folk deities, Ma-Cho (Matzu) is the
powerful Queen of Heavens and protector of the sea. She is
the patron saint of fishermen and overseas Chinese.
Legend says she was born a mortal named Lin Mo-liang
(silent girl) sometime during the Northern Sung Dynasty
(960-1127 A.D.) near Meizhou Bay in Fujian Province, China.
During her lifetime of only 28 years she was said to be
exceptionally pure of spirit and compassionate. It is said that
she had supernatural powers and performed miracles,
subduing evil spirits and averting disasters at sea. She
sacrificed her life while trying to save seafarers endangered
by rough seas.
After her death, people began to pray to her for succor and
good fortune. She has a huge following in mainland coastal
areas. In Taiwan, where many Fujian folk migrated, she is
worshipped by almost two-thirds of the population. March is
the height of “Ma-cho Mania” in Taiwan, when her birthday is
celebrated in over 500 Ma-Cho temples. The most famous of
these ceremonies is the Ma-Cho procession or journey, known
as Chin hsiang (“carrying the incense”).
In Macao and Fujian (China), Taiwan and the Ma-Cho Temples
in La Union and Batangas, the goddess Ma-Cho is believed by
millions of devotees to be ONE AND THE SAME as Our Lady
of Caysasay. Today, the Filipino-Chinese Communities of
Northern Luzon based in San Fernando City, La Union, come
to visit her on yearly pilgrimage at her “Mother” shrine in
Tall, bringing along the image of Mama Ma-Cho of the Ma-cho
Temple.
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Car-rile WatchTower
Stands as a symbol of the bravery and unity of the earlier residents in their fight against the marauding pirates called “Tirong, who plundered the Ilocos seacoasts more than 400 year ago. The watch tower was turned-over to the City Government on June 29, 2007.Location: Barangay Carlatan
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Christ the Redeemer
In grateful thanksgiving to the City of San Fernando and
Province of La Union, we have personally commissioned the
25 foot statue of Christ the Redeemer at Reservoir Hill,
overlooking the city proper and San Fernando Bay.
This was inspired by former Undersecretary Jose “Peping”
Mabanta whose wife Belle, is first cousin on the Campos side.
He invited us to see the statue of Christ the Redeemer that
he put up in his retirement home in Pililla, Rizal, similar to
that in Brazil. I thought it would be good to have similar
statue at Bacsil Ridge. Again Peping suggested that we put it
up near the city proper. When Mr. Juan Go heard about this,
he offered his lot for free. We are thankful that Mr. Juan Go
and family donated the 100 sq. meter area on which the
statue stands. We have a common dream, a dream of leaving
a landmark that would express our gratitude for the love and
support from our community.
We give the statue with the hope that we will be reminded to
pray for our city and our province so that its residents and
visitors will be kept safe from harm. May His outstretched
arms radiate His Blessings into our homes. May His open
heart pour His unconditional love into the hearts of each one
of us. As we look up into the sky to reach for Him, may His
overwhelming presence infuse in us the gratitude for the life
that we now enjoy.
Blessed by
Most Rev. Artemio I. Rillera, SVD, DD
Msgr. Alfonso V. Lacsamana, Msgr. Greg Nillo, Rev. Fr. Froilan
Saluta,
Rev. Fr. Perpetuo Concepcion, Rev. Fr. Val Narcise, Rev. Fr.
Manny Bahiwag &
Rev. Fr. Mario Valdez
June 4, 2007
On the Birthday of then Governor Victor F. Ortega
Pedestal was constructed by Engrs. Pablo and Johnathan
Salanga
Statue was fabricated by Mr. Bernie Caber of the Black
Nazarene Enterprises.
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Facts and Figures
POLITICAL BOUNDARIES
North Municipality of San Juan
South Municipality of Bauang
Municipalities of Bagulin and Naguilian
West South China Sea
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND SUBDIVISIONS
Land Area 106.88 sq. km.
Climate Wet and Dry Season
Number of Barangays 59
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population 115,494 *
Growth Rate 2.27%
Population Density 1,081 persons/sq.km
Households 24,139 **
Major Dialects/Languages Ilocano, Filipino and English
Religion Predominantly Roman Catholic
Literacy Rate 97.77%
EMPLOYMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FINANCE
Labor Force 29,937
Labor Force Participation Rate 54.22%
Employment Rate 94.73%
Poverty Incidence 14.60% ***
Classification Class C Component City
Average Annual LGU Income P 253,154,737.43
Number of Banks 31 (Rural Banks, Government and Universal Banks- including branches)
Number of Cooperatives 129
AGRICULTURE/FOOD SUFFICIENCY
29%
108%
Livestock 32%
Fruits 71%
Vegetables 97%
BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS
Trading 44%
Services 53%
Manufacturing 3%
INDUSTRIES Commercial, Trading Center and Manufacturing
RESOURCES Marine
TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS Corn, rice, livestock, tobacco, vegetables, mango, marine and fresh water fish
INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES
Road Network 189.946 Kilometers ****
Bridges 39 bridges or 628.89 Lineal Meters ****
Airport 1 (Domestic)
Seaport 1 (International)
Power all barangays electrified
Water 97.03% households with potable water; 1 water district
Telecommunication 100% postal and telegraph coverage; 11,404 telephone connections
SOCIAL SERVICES
Number of Hospitals / Clinics 5 (Government and Private)