Any town in the country that was under the Spaniards bear a typical feature: the Catholic Church and the municipio (town hall) are constructed so near each other, in most cases, facing each other. This set-up probably facilitated the running of the town by the Spanish friar and the capitan municipal, prior to the separation [...]

Unknown to many residents, the Barangay Demo Farm in Labnig, San Juan, Ilocos Sur is quietly and gradually gaining prominence as a major flagship project of Gov. DV Savellano. Covering more than 20 hectares, the farm is home to livestock being raised by the provincial government for its livestock dispersal program (cows, native pigs, goats, [...]

Lapog hosted the Christ the King celebration of the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008. Lapog last hosted the feast about three decades ago, on the same date, under the same parish priest, Rev. Fr. Albert Manalo (talk about history repeating itself). It being an archdiocesan affair, droves of parishioners from the [...]

The local government of San Juan unrolled the purportedly “world’s longest buri mat” on Saturday, December 28, 2007. Though no definite measurement could be had from municipal employees, the mat was reported to be at least 4.2 kilometers long – extending from the Magsingal-San Juan boundary until Tarudtod.

The first attempt last year started with a bang – advanced publicity in newspapers and national TV plus a live TV coverage of the event – but went pfft when the mat failed to beat the current world record. In a few minutes from now, in its second attempt, San Juan will unroll what COULD [...]

Today marks the anniversary of the hostage-taking of hundreds of Lapoguenios inside the parish church by Japanese soldiers during World War II. Most Lapoguenios of our generation do not remember this event in our history, little realizing that were it not for a brave young man, the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of those who [...]

Here’s more information about the forthcoming Barangay Fiesta – Lapog Style, provided by Mr. Rudy Pira:

To: All Lapoguenians:

In behalf of the members and officers of The Lapoguenians of Southern California, I would like to announce that the association is planning to have the annual dinner dance party dubbed as “Barangay Fiesta- Lapog Style” at the same venue, Vivo Dance Sport Center on August 11, Saturday from 6:30 [...]