La Union Town Breaks Ground on First Ligtas Pinoy Center in Ilocos Region
Bagulin town in La Union, Philippines, has broken ground for the first Ligtas Pinoy Center (LPC) in the Ilocos Region. This facility aims to provide a safe refuge for residents vulnerable to floods and landslides during typhoon and rainy seasons.
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