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Some Ilocano Phrases
Lets get started:
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How to greet the locals:
"Naimbag nga bigat yo, Apo" - Good Morning!
"Naimbag nga malem yo, Apo" - Good Afternoon!
"Naimbag nga rabii yo, Apo" - Good Evening!
"Naimbag nga aldaw yo, Apo" - Good Day!
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How to say polite expressions:
"Dios ti agngina." or "Agyamanak" - Thank you!
"Manong" - Term used to respect male elders
"Manang" - Term used to respect female elders
"Awan anyaman." - You're welcome.
"Pangaasim man." - Please.
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How to buy souvenirs/products from the locals:
"Sagmamano datoy?" - How much is this?
"Nagngina unay!" - Very expensive!
"Awan tawar nan?" - Phrase asking for any discount.
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How to say yes and no:
"Wen." - Yes.
"Saan." or "Haan." - No.
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La Union Philippines is also known
as the "surfing capital of the North". Its beaches in San Juan
is now one of the favored surfing spot in the Philippines.
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Official Seal
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Region:
Ilocos Region (Region I)
Capital: San Fernando City |
Independent cities:
0
Component cities: 1
Municipalities: 19
Barangays: 576
Congressional districts: 1st and 2nd districts
of La Union
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Population
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Total (2007): 720,972 (34th out of 80)
including independent cities:
720,972 (36th out of 80)
Density: 479.4/kmē (9th out of 80)including
independent cities: 479.4/kmē (10th out
of 80)
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Total Area:
1,504.0 kmē (70th out of 80)
including independent cities:
1,504.0 kmē (70th out of 80)
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Dialect:
Mainly Ilocano
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Founded:
1850
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Governor:
Manuel "Manoling" Ortega
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