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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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Manang
With how things people and events came undone and unraveled in the past few weeks, only one major personality seemed to have taken the worst of the fallout. She, who once stood out for being fearless...
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PBBM personally proclaims ‘Team Marcos’ in Laoag
Vows support for Alcid, Lao tandemPresident Bongbong Marcos raises the hands of his chosen team for Laoag City for the May 2025 elections during Team Marcos Laoag’s kick-off rally on March 28, 2025.By...
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LnB-IN Chapter holds provincial congress 2025 in Batangas
1st INABEL provincial winners announcedThe winners of the newly launched Ilocos Norte Award for Barangays Excellence in Legislation (INABEL) are given their awards during the Ilocos Norte Liga ng Mga...
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PDIC warns the public against suspicious websites
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) warned the public against websites that misrepresent the state deposit insurer by using the PDIC’s logo, links and contents without authority. One...
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Miss Ilocos Norte 2025 candidates showcase kimona, terno
Bacarra, Ilocos Norte—Twenty-three modern Ilokanas dazzled the crowd in a cultural fashion show wearing modern interpretations of the traditional ‘kimona’ and ‘terno’ at the Dome-less Belfry of St....
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Kiko eyes free breakfast law to resolve malnutrition, improve academic...
VIGAN CITY—Senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan is pushing for the passage of a law providing free and nutritious breakfast to students in pre-school to Grade 12 levels in public schools.While visiting...
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PHLPost warns of fake messages using PHLPost, other delivery services
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) warned the public not to reply to or click any link in fake messages sent by scammers online using the name and logo of PHLPost or other delivery services....
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The Annak ti Batac Association of Canada
It was in the living room of the two sisters Rachel and Ruth Rubio in Scarborough when the idea of forming an association of Bataqueños in Canada emerged. The small gathering of Batac expats discussed...
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Batac, Home of Great Leaders
Batac native Noralyn Dudt speaks before members of the Annak ti Batac-Canada On May 10, 2025 the Annak ti Batac Association of Canada held its 21st Inaugural Ball to celebrate and to induct its new...
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Artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency
My dear countrymen, it may not mean anything significant, but I am curious why President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly offering Elon Musk to handle both artificial intelligence (AI) and crypto...
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