I never thought that there are websites about my small hometown in La Union. In fact, there is also a friendster account that invites members who came from this town.
The town of Pugo is a 5th class municipality in the province of La Union. It is located at the foot of Santo Tomas mountain range just an hour away from Baguio City through Marcos Hi-Way. There are two versions about how Pugo got its name.
According to wikipedia: "The term "Pugo" which means Small Islands or Islets does not mean though that Pugo is an Island. The term is describing the huge rockbeds, in the Tapuakan River which also features rockwalls, and huge rocks which is now known as the Tapuakan Resort."
Another version from pugo.gov.ph: "According to folktales, Pugo, the place was formerly named Rancheria Tulosa, a sitio of Barrio Tubao, Agoo, La Union. When a Spanish hunter from Agoo came to hunt, he asked his Filipino guide the name of the low-flying birds that were abundant around the place. The guide said they were "Pogo," and since then bird trappers and hunters named Rancheria Tulosa, Rancheria Pogo."
When I was in grade school, this place is my usual vacation spot during summer. My high school days were spent in this place too. I am an alumni of Pugo Catholic School; a private school managed by CICM/ICM missionaries.
The controversial Marcos Park and Marcos bust were standing tall in this place during the late 70's and early 80's. Obviously, the change in the political situation has deteriorated its glory. I heard that the current administration has plans to restore it. We will see.
Drop me a line if you happen to come from this place too. "Dios ti ag ngina cada cayo amin".
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