EQ, an IQ ally
By Noralyn O. DudtWe often talk of IQ (intelligence quotient) as if that's what matters the most. IQ, the measure of a person's reasoning ability is supposed to gauge how well someone can use...
View ArticleBFAR-initiated fishing tech boosts livelihood of Ilocos fisherfolk
SEA BOUNTY. Tuna catch weighing 216 kilograms of Dilavo Fishermen Association in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte through lambaklad fishing. Lambaklad is being promoted by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic...
View ArticleThe pursuit for unity
IF we are truly with Christ, there is no doubt that despite our unavoidable differences and conflicts, we can still manage to achieve a certain unity. Christ gives us the way, the power and the grace...
View ArticleBadoc LMP prexy backs semi-annual brgy general assembly
Badoc, Ilocos Norte—This town’s Liga Ng Mga Barangay (LMB) President and Sangguniang Bayan ex-officio member Virgilio Calajate expressed his full support in the conduct of the first semi-annual...
View ArticleLANDBANK eyes digital expansion, enhanced customer experience in 2024
The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) is ramping up its digital transformation efforts this year to streamline operations and deliver top-notch customer experience.Since assuming leadership in...
View ArticleAMB graces Pinili town Abel, Bawang Festival 2024
Ilocos Norte 2nd District Rep. Angelo Marcos Barba speaks during the Street Pageantry and Showdown Competition of this year's Abel and Bawang Festival 2024 in Pinili. (Doms dela Cruz)By Dominic B. dela...
View ArticleUS, Ph inaugurate training center for biological, chemical security threat...
The National Virtual Training Center in Silang, Cavite opens its doors to Philippine government agencies, academia, and industry partners for advanced training in detecting and responding to biological...
View ArticleThe challenge of Christian poverty
THE readings of Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter (Act 4,32-37 / Jn 3,7-15) somehow reminds us of two things: we need to live Christian poverty which demands all from us, and for that to take place,...
View ArticleGenetically modified bananas
As far as I can remember, I have always been against using genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to produce food. That has always been my belief, because I did not like the idea of splicing animal DNA...
View ArticleIlocos Norte forms task group to prevent forest fires
BURNING OF FARM WASTE IN LAOAG CITY. The Bureau of Fire Protection dubbed the number of forest fires in the first quarter this year as alarming, after these have reached 26, higher than the 21...
View ArticleIlocos Norte sustains tourism growth with increased tourist arrivals
TOURIST ARRIVALS. Tourists arrive at the Laoag International Airport in this undated photo. The peak day was recorded on March 29, 2024 with 84,824 visitors. (Lei Adriano)By Leilanie G. AdrianoLAOAG...
View ArticleBike lane construction on bypass road remains suspended
LAOAG Councilor James Alcid defends his measure requesting the removal of plant boxes and overlay pavement which has effectively suspended the construction of a bike lane along the bypass road. (Inset)...
View ArticleWhen God tests us
ACTUALLY, our whole life here on earth is a test God gives us, to see if what he wants us to be, that is, to be his image and likeness, sharers of his divine life and nature is also what we ourselves...
View ArticlePGIN’s cash-for-work promotes environmental preservation
Laoag City—The provincial government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) spearheaded by Governor Matthew Joseph M. Manotoc led a series of cash-for-work payout distribution on April 2, 2024 as Ilokano farmers...
View ArticleDistortions or fake news? (Check out the World's Fair of 1904)
By Noralyn O. DudtDuring these past few weeks, I'm seeing a large number of photos of what the Las Islas de Filipinas (Philippines) looked in the late 1800s and early 1900s on FB sites of Pilipinas...
View ArticleLaoag City to grant financial incentives to bar, board topnotchers
By Dominic B. dela Cruz (Staff Reporter)Laoag City—The city government here will grant financial incentives and recognition certificates to bona fide residents of the city who excelled in either the...
View ArticleVeterinary medical mission in Laoag
The City Veterinary Office spearheaded by Dr. Samantha Licudine, city veterinarian, conducts a veterinary medical mission at the Brgy. 25 Multi-purpose Hall. This initiative was part of the Rabies...
View ArticleSolsona allows traditional games during wakes
SOLSONA SB member Marvin Pascua while defending his measure for allowing the traditional games during wakes. (Photo by Doms dela Cruz)By Dominic B. dela Cruz (Staff Reporter)Solsona, Ilocos...
View ArticleThe impossible and unlawful healing
By Noralyn O. DudtOUTSIDE the Beautiful Gate of Solomon's Temple, the man that was "unlawfully" healed had been found. The man had been crippled from birth. Yesterday, he was healed. He was put back...
View ArticleBadoc celebrates 2024 La Virgen Milagrosa
La Virgen Milagrosa, Baro a Badoc 2024 Bb. Badoc 2024 winners (top photo, from left) Charmaine Joy Rabino (1st runner-up), Trisha Jane Fernandez (Bb. Badoc ABC), Bb. Badoc 2024 Mervichelle Agbayani,...
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