Join the city government of Candon in the Fiesta ti Bantay celebration on june 30, 2008. There will be massive tree planting at the watershed area of the city situated at the mountains of San Andres and Palacapac and at the city’s landfill site in Balingaoan, Candon City. City officials led by City Mayor Allen [...]
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History and making of calamay ( glutinous rice cake)
By: Leoncio Balbin, Jr.
After World War II, the Philippines was totally devastated and Candon was not exempted.
But in the village of Bagar, several coconut trees were left standing.
During that time, six elderly women in a casual conversation thought of coming out [...]
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Candon:
The fast rising city of North Luzon
Candon from its creation in 1870 up to present has always been at the forefront of the province Ilocos Sur.
It has cemented itself as the center of education, trade and commerce in the second district of the province and the most populous local government unit in [...]
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Candon City is widely believed to have taken its name from the “kandong” tree, an indigenous variety. But if you look at the topography of the city, it does resemble a tree with the main highway as the trunk and the smaller roads as the branches. Its roots draw its water from the sea and [...]
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Greetings!
this weblog is for us Candonians!
We will be posting facts, news, pictures, and others regarding our beloved city.
We are also cordially inviting all Candonians, visitors, and all to share anything about our beloved city. . .
It may be in the form of facts, informations, pictures, news, comments, suggestions, etc. . .
Rest assured that we will [...]
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Philippines’ Tobacco Capital
World’s baker of biggest rice cake
Gateway to Ilocandia and Cordillera
Heartland of Ilocondia
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