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Hypocrisy and discretion
WHEN Christ complained against the Pharisees about their hypocrisy with these words: “Now you Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but your inside is full of rapine and...
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Laoag City trike franchise amnesty
Trike franchise amnesty. Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) member and chairman of the Committee on Public Works, Transportation and Communications James Bryan Alcid and several members of the council headed...
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Nueva Era hosts 99th Diocesan Christ the King
The procession of Christ the King 2024 Photos by John Lei MedranoBy Dominic B. dela Cruz (Staff Reporter)Nueva Era, Ilocos Norte—Thousands of Catholic devotees from the entire province of Ilocos Norte...
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Farm machineries distribution in the City of Batac
The City of Batac celebrated mayor Albert Chua’s birthday with the distribution of farm machineries and equipment for select farmer beneficiaries held at the Imelda Cultural Center. Witnessing the...
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INEC adopts smart metering system in 6 pilot areas
SMART GRID. Officials of the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative, National Electrification Administration Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda and Department of Energy Assistant Secretary Mario Marasigan...
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SEC opens 1st extension office in Northern Luzon
Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph M. Manotoc and SEC Chairperson Emilio B. Aquino cut the ceremonial ribbon opening the SEC extension office in Laoag City.Laoag City—The Securities and Exchange...
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Laoag City's one-stop-shop extended
Business One Stop Shop. Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Laoag unanimously approved the extension of the “Business One Stop Shop” from Jan. 20 to 31, 2025 in the city of Laoag without...
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MMSU celebrates 47 years of excellence, innovation, global impact
City of Batac—The Ilocos Region’s leading educational institution, Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), celebrated its 47th founding anniversary in a month-long celebration in January 2025 with the...
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Grass fire razes mountainous area in Carasi
GRASS FIRE. Firefighters put out a fire on Jan. 31, 2025 in a mountainous area in Carasi, Ilocos Norte. Responders said the fire broke out on the afternoon of Jan. 30. (Photo courtesy of OCD)Carasi,...
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New Marcos stadium policy to boost health, wellness
FREE ACCESS. The facilities of the Ferdinand E. Marcos Sports Stadium in Laoag City is free for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, students, and minors aged 17 years and below. A fee of PHP30...
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LET top passers from Laoag City
Members of the Laoag City Sangguniang Panlungsod, headed by vice mayor and presiding officer Rey Carlos Fariñas hand over certificate of commendations to Patricia Dennisse A. Balico, a resident of...
View ArticleSea turtle hatchlings released in Currimao bay
By Leilanie G. AdrianoCurrimao, Ilocos Norte—At least 35 baby sea turtles from a guarded hatchery in a barangay in this town were guided back to the wild on Jan. 29, 2025.Engineer Erickson Biag,...
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Demonic attacks on the rise
THIS should be no surprise to us. With the way things are now—new technologies offering more temptations than real advantages, and people spiritually and morally impoverished—what can we expect? That’s...
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Bong Revilla: Legislated wage hike, now within arm's reach.
AFTER 17 years of championing a legislated across-the-board wage hike for workers in the private sector, Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. today expressed his elation that the measure is within arm's...
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Pacquiao Kicks Off Senatorial Campaign in Laoag with Admin Ticket, Hails...
Laoag City – Former Senator Manny Pacquiao officially launched his senatorial campaign in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, alongside the administration ticket under the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas. Addressing...
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Alcid vows to give P100k cash incentives to Laoag’s RSPC bets
Laoag councilor James Bryan Alcid (standing left) promises to give PHP100,000 to the 200 participating students as their token cash incentives for the recently concluded Regional Schools Press...
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Laoag City vice mayor donates mattresses to PDLs in time for Valentine's Day
Laoag vice mayor Rey Carlos Fariñas personally hands over 61 foam mattresses, acquired from his personal finances to persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology...
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Combating misinformation and disinformation
The recent move of a Laoag councilor to give cash incentives to Laoag City’s elementary and high school students who participated in the Regional Schools Press Conference is a step in the right...
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Vintar District Hospital now open 24/7
Vintar Mayor Richard Degala formally announces to the members of the media the 24-hour operation of the Vintar District Hospital starting Feb. 10, 2025 as he thanked Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew M....
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LC OKs more benefits, incentives for brgy tanods
By Dominic C. dela Cruz (Staff Reporter)Laoag City—All brgy tanods in this are expected to receive additional benefits, Laoag City councilor Roger John Fariñas announced after they approved an...
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Hidilyn wants weightlifting to be regular part of 'Palaro'
By Leilanie G. AdrianoOLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST. Hidilyn Diaz talks about the role of education in developing future weightlifters, at a press conference on Feb. 21, 2025 in Ilocos Norte. She also said...
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550 jobs for students, OSY open in Ilocos Norte
Infographic courtesy of DOLE Ilocos NorteLAOAG CITY—The Dept. of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and several private companies here have teamed up to boost the special employment of students and...
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Another Vintar barangay hit by ASF
LAOAG CITY—Another barangay in Ilocos Norte has been added to the “red zone map” of African swine fever (ASF), provincial veterinarian Loida Valenzuela confirmed on Feb. 26, 2025.In an interview,...
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The Outstanding Ilocanos for 2025
The Ilocos Times Outstanding Ilocano Awards, which began in 2012, recognize individuals whose excellence, dedication, and service have made a meaningful impact ibn Ilocos and beyond. Meet our 2025...
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Nursing board top passer from Batac
Batac Mayor Albert D. Chua along with vice mayor Windell D. Chua and councilor Markee Chua hands over the “Resolution of Warmest Congratulations and Commendation” and a cash incentive of PHP20,000 to...
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