La Union is a province in the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region in the Island of Luzon. Its capital is the City of San Fernando, which also serves as the regional center of the Ilocos Region. La Union, from Spanish "La Unión" translates to "The Union", was formed in 1850 by merging towns from the neighboring Provinces of Ilocos Sur, Pangasinan, and Benguet. It is a province with rich history that is known for its ancient churches and pilgrimage sites. (Read more)