Events tagged with "la union"

Historical Events tagged with "la union"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Natural Disasters

Luzon Earthquake Shakes Northern Philippines

July 16th, 1990 34 years ago

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the northwestern region of the Philippines, causing significant damage and loss. Key areas affected included Benguet, Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, La Union, Aurora, Bataan, Zambales, and Tarlac. The earthquake struck with immense force, deeply impacting local communities and infrastructure. Emergency response efforts were mounted to aid those affected by the disaster, showcasing the resilience of the Filipino people in the face of natural calamities.