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MacArthur Highway
The MacArthur Highway, officially the Manila North Road (MNR or MaNor), is a , two-to-six lane, national primary highway and tertiary highway in Luzon, Philippines, connecting Caloocan in Metro Manila to Aparri in Cagayan at the north. It is the second longest road in the Philippines, after the Pan-Philippine Highway. It is primarily known as MacArthur Highway in segments from Caloocan to Urdaneta, Pangasinan, although it is also applied up to Ilocos Sur and called Manila North Road for the entire length. It was named after the top American general commander during WW2 and the Korean War, Douglas MacArthur. Route description Manila North Road is a toll-free, two- to eight-lane national road that stretches for from the Bonifacio Monument (Monumento) Circle in Caloocan, north of Manila, to the northern Philippine province, province of Cagayan, passing through three cities in Metro Manila (Caloocan, Malabon, and Valenzuela, Philippines, Valenzuela), three provinces of Central L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MacArthur Thruway
MacArthur Thruway (; shortened to ), was the first controlled-access highway in Taiwan, linking Taipei to Keelung from 1964 to 1977. It was a predecessor to the Taiwan's Highway system in Taiwan#National Highways, National Highway System. Route Starting in Taipei at what is now Taipei Gymnasium, the MacArthur Thruway headed east along Nanjing Road (Taipei), Nanjing East Road, intersected with Keelung Road at Zhengqi Bridge, and crossed the Keelung River. From there, it went through Neihu District, Neihu, Xizhi District, Xizhi, and Qidu District, Keelung, Qidu, ending in Keelung at the intersection of Xiao 2nd Road (孝二路) and Zhong 4th Road (忠四路). The length was . To handle the heavy traffic between Taipei and Keelung, the road was designed as a controlled-access highway, with 32 bridges, 12 interchanges, and one tunnel called the Zhongxing Tunnel. The Toll road, tolls for using the road were New Taiwan dollar, NT$10 for large vehicles, NT$5 for small vehicles, and NT$ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pampanga
Pampanga, officially the Province of Pampanga (; ; ), is a province in Central Luzon in the Philippines. Lying on the northern shore of Manila Bay, Pampanga is bordered by Tarlac to the north, Nueva Ecija to the northeast, Bulacan to the east, Manila Bay to the central-south, Bataan to the southwest and Zambales to the west. Its capital is the City of San Fernando, the regional center of Central Luzon. Angeles City is the largest LGU, but while geographically within Pampanga, it is classified as a first-class, highly urbanized city and has been governed independently of the province since it received its charter in 1964. The name ''La Pampanga'' was given by the Spaniards, who encountered natives living along the banks (''pampáng'') of the Pampanga River. Its creation in 1571 makes it the first Spanish province on Luzon Island (Cebu in Visayas is older as it was founded by the Spaniards in 1565). The town of Villa de Bacolor in the province briefly served as the Spanish c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agoo
Agoo (), officially the Municipality of Agoo (; ; ), is a coastal municipality in the province of La Union, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 66,028 people. Etymology The name "Agoo" is believed to have originated from a native tree locally known as ''"aroo"'' in Ilocano and ''"agoho"'' in Tagalog ('' Casuarina equisetifolia''), commonly referred to as the whistling pine. This pine-like evergreen species is known for its slender, needle-like foliage and the distinctive whistling sound produced by the wind passing through its branches. Historically, the tree grew abundantly along the riverbanks and the forested western coastline of Agoo, playing a significant role in the town's natural landscape. Its prevalence in the region is thought to have influenced the naming of the town. History Agoo's administration and recorded history reach further back than most Philippine municipalities, with the town being established within the same decade that the Sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aspiras–Palispis Highway
The Aspiras–Palispis Highway (formerly known and still referred to as Marcos Highway or Agoo–Baguio Road) is a major Philippine highway in northern Luzon that runs from the city of Baguio in the province of Benguet to the municipality of Agoo in the province of La Union. The highway traverses the municipality of Tuba and the city of Baguio in Benguet, and the municipalities of Pugo, Tubao, and Agoo in La Union. It is one of the four main roads used by motorists and travelers to access Baguio from the northwestern lowlands of Luzon. The highway's several rehabilitation and development efforts led to the road's categorization as an " all-weather road", and is the preferred highway by motorists over the older Kennon Road. The entire highway is designated as National Route 208 (N208) of the Philippine highway network. History Marcos Highway was renamed Aspiras–Palispis Highway on October 31, 2000, with the issuance of Republic Act 8971. The highway section covering th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pugo–Rosario Road
The Pugo–Rosario Road is a major road in La Union that connects from MacArthur Highway and Tarlac–Pangasinan–La Union Expressway in Rosario to the Aspiras–Palispis Highway in Pugo. It is the alternative route to Marcos Highway for motorists going to Pugo and Baguio Baguio ( , , ), officially the City of Baguio (; ; ), is a Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, highly urbanized city in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines. It is known as the "Summer Capital of the Philippines", .... The road forms part of National Route 209 (N209) of the Philippine highway network. Intersections References {{DEFAULTSORT:Pugo-Rosario Road Roads in La Union ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarlac–Pangasinan–La Union Expressway
The Tarlac–Pangasinan–La Union Expressway (TPLEX), signed as E1 of the Philippine expressway network and R-8 of the List of roads in Metro Manila, Metro Manila arterial road network, is a Controlled-access highway, controlled-access toll expressway that connects the Central Luzon region with the Ilocos Region. From its northern terminus in Rosario, La Union, Rosario, La Union, to its southern terminus in Tarlac City, the expressway has a length of , cutting through the various provinces in northern Luzon. It connects with the Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) and Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEX) at the Tarlac City exit, serving as a gateway to the Ilocos and Cordillera Administrative Region, Cordillera regions. Plans to build an expressway system from Metro Manila to La Union had been raised before the 2000s; construction began in January 2010 and was partially opened in October 2013 for the first segments. The expressway became fully operational in July 2020. Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Union
La Union (), officially the Province of La Union (; ; ; ; ; ), is a coastal province in the Philippines situated in the Ilocos Region on the island of Luzon. The province's capital, the San Fernando, La Union, City of San Fernando, is the most populous city in La Union and serves as the regional center of the Ilocos Region. Bordered by Ilocos Sur to its north, Benguet to its east, and Pangasinan to its south, with the West Philippine Sea to the west, La Union is located 273 kilometers (170 miles) north of Metro Manila and 57 kilometers (35 miles) northwest of Baguio, Baguio City. The province spans an area of 1,497.70 square kilometers (578.27 square miles). As of the 2020 census, La Union had a population of 822,352, resulting in a density of 550 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,400 persons per square mile. The province had 538,730 registered voters as of 2022. The province official language is Ilocano language, Iloco (Ilocano), as declared by the provincial government of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosario, La Union
Rosario, officially the Municipality of Rosario (; ; ), is a coastal municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of La Union, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 60,278 people. Located at the southernmost tip of La Union, Rosario is known as the ''"Gateway to Ilocandia"'' and serves as the terminus of the Tarlac–Pangasinan–La Union Expressway (TPLEX), making it a vital transit hub connecting Central Luzon to Northern Luzon. Etymology The origin of the name ''"Rosario"'' is explained through several legends. One of the most widely accepted theories suggests that the name derives from the phrase ''“rosas del río”'' ("roses of the river"), referring to the picturesque landscape observed by the Spanish explorers upon their arrival. This landscape was characterized by narrow valleys, wild animals, birds, rivers, brooks, dense forests, and a scenic riverscape. Another version attributes the name to the sight ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kennon Road
Kennon Road, also known as the Rosario–Baguio Road, is a two lane roadway in Benguet province in the Philippines connecting the mountain city of Baguio in Benguet to the lowland town of Rosario in La Union province. Originally called Benguet Road, it was later renamed in honor of its builder, Col. Lyman Walter Vere Kennon of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The construction began in 1903 and opened for travel on January 29, 1905. It is the second oldest road that leads to Baguio, after Quirino Highway, and the shortest route to Baguio for travelers from Manila and provinces in central and southern Luzon.Bankoff, Greg. (2005). These brothers of ours: Poblete's obreros and the road to Baguio 1903–1905. Journal of Social History - Volume 38, Number 4, Summer 2005, pp. 1047-107PDF at University of Auckland/ref> The entire road forms part of National Route 54 (N54) of the Philippine highway network. Route description As one of the four major access roads from the lowlands t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urdaneta, Pangasinan
Urdaneta, officially the City of Urdaneta (; ; ), is a component city in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 144,577 people. History Urdaneta City was founded on January 8, 1858, by Pangasinenses and Ilocanos who sought greater ties and unity. The city was named after Father Andrés de Urdaneta, aide to Miguel Lopez De Legazpi, soldier, navigator, cosmographer, and evangelist. Father Urdaneta played a significant role in the colonization of the Philippines as he helped establish the first Spanish settlement on the island of Cebu in 1565. He also helped establish the first trade route between Mexico and the Philippines, which was used for over two centuries. By naming the city after Father Urdaneta, the people of Urdaneta City pay tribute to his legacy and contributions to the country. His name has become synonymous with exploration, adventure, and faith - qualities that are celebrated in Urdaneta City. Today, the city ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosales, Pangasinan
Rosales (), officially the Municipality of Rosales (; ; ), is a municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 66,711 people. It is sometimes called Carmen, based on its prominent barangay of the same name (now split into two barangays). Etymology It is widely believed that the name Rosales came from the word ''rosal'' which is a name of a flower that was known to be abundant in the area. However, Spanish records revealed that Rosales was originally a ''ranchera'' founded by a pioneering Filipino named Nicolas Bañez. It was declared a pueblo in 1852. The place was named in honor of Don Antonio Rosales Liberal, a man noted for his rectitude, industry, and learning. He is also an Order of the Royal Audiencia in Manila and a Consejero de Filipinas en el Ministro de Ultramar (Secretary of Foreign Affairs) during that time. History Rosales was created as a separate municipality through a Royal Decree in 1852. Geogra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarlac City
Tarlac City, officially the City of Tarlac (; ; ; ), is a component city and capital of the Provinces of the Philippines, province of Tarlac, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 385,398 people, making it the most populous in the province. History Tarlac's first settlers came from Bacolor, Pampanga. They cleared the area, fertilised the soil, and then established their settlement here in 1788. Tarlac's name is a Hispanized derivation from a ''talahib'' weed called ''tarlak'', an Aeta term. The area around the current capital city was described as ''matarlak'' or ''malatarlak'', a word meaning "abundant with ''tarlak'' grass."Resources for Local Governance – Tarlac This small community of settlers experienced rapid population growth, as settlers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
