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- June 24, 1571
The Spaniards started the colonization of Ilokos.
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How La Union was founded from Ilocos, Pangasinan and Cordillera
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The Spaniards started the colonization of Ilokos.
The conquistadores, led by Juan Salcedo, landed in Agoo (at that time, part of Pangasinan called "el Puerto de Japan").
The original Ilokos province was split into Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur.
Abra was created an averia by Governor General Narciso Zaldua Claveria.
Governor General Claveria signed the proposal to unite selected areas in Pangasinan, Ilocos, and Cordillera into a new province.
Governor General Antonio Maria Blanco signed the Superior Decreto that founded the La Union as a political-military government.
Queen Isabella II of Spain issued a royal decree from Madrid confirming Blanco's Superior Decreto.
There was a dramatic progress in commerce and agriculture in the province primarily because of Tobacco.
The Spanish Revolution - text about native priests and elites now known as executed, and Masc - text is cut off in the screenshot.
Provincial Capitol, Aguila Rd., Brgy. II, City of San Fernando, La Union 2500
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