Policemen, military, Comelec personnel and civilians join the Unity Walk and witness the peace covenant for a secure and fair election. CHRISTINE JUNIO

Danica Flor Madayag is crowned Miss Bauang 2016 during the  Baggak Festival held at the town plaza of Bauang, La Union . CHRISTINE JUNIO

Hundreds of people crowd a bus terminal   in San Fernando City  on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, waiting for bus units to take them back...

Filipinos believe having round fruits, like this bunch of lanzones, on the table on New Year’s Eve will bring prosperity. CHRISTINE JUNIO

To avoid heavy traffic in Dagupan City, commuters prefer to take a banca ride to reach downtown proper. CHRISTINE JUNIO

The brightest shines. An entry to the Parada ng mga Parol is hung for judging in Bauang, La Union.

Christmas plea. An Aeta from Zambales flashes this board asking for help along a road in Bauang, La Union.

Going with the flow. A couple exchanges vows by the Sitio Kilat River in Barangay Bumbuneg, San Gabriel, La Union.

Bauang, La Union Mayor Martin de Guzman tastes a watermelon during the opening of the Baggak Festival. CHRISTINE JUNIO

A student prepares his entry to a wedding cake decoration contest at the Kusina Ilocandia in San Fernando CIty, La Union. CHRISTINE JUNIO