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Laoag SK prexy proposes new LMB, SK buildings
Laoag SK federated president Michael Christoph Agustine defends his measure requesting Rep. Sandro Marcos to allocate fund for the construction, rehabilitation and expansion of LMB and SK buildings....
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The Unstoppable FORCE
(Second of a three-part series)Pentecost—the Holy Spirit descending on the disciplesBy Noralyn DudtTHESE TWO fisherfolks Peter the speaker, and John the thinker who were arraigned in the Court of the...
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Folks who farm
I have created a new Facebook Messenger group for the purpose of bringing together all Filipinos who are either planning to go into farming or are already into farming but would like to share ideas and...
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The UNSTOPPABLE FORCE
(Last of a three-part series)The Triumphant ChristBy Noralyn DudtTHEIR numbers were growing and had caught the attention of the authorities. They have been told "to stop this thing from spreading any...
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INEC eyes P3-B upgrade to reduce power outages
INEC acting general manager Cipriano MartinezDingras, Ilocos Norte—The Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC) announced a five-year plan to upgrade its distribution system to solve perennial power...
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Human Genome Project opens window to cancer therapies
By Noralyn Dudt & Aileen Tangonan MacAndrewDNA ( deoxyribonucleic acid) is a molecule that contains the genetic code that is unique to every individual. Think of this code as an instruction manual...
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Laoag's flood problems
It is truly unfortunate to hear about the persistent flood problems in Laoag City despite various efforts to address the issue. Dealing with such a complex and long-standing problem requires a...
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Ilocos Norte braces for La Niña, typhoon season
RAINY SEASON. Trike drivers in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte make their way through a flooded street along Paco Roman Street on May 29, 2024. The public is warned to brace for the rainy season. (Lei...
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From national security to food security: Retired cop pursues farming thru...
AFTER 25 years in service, retired policeman Ritchie Tenegra ventured into poultry farming, and through LANDBANK’s support, now contributes to enhancing food security for the local community.LEON,...
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We are never alone
“BEHOLD, the hour cometh, and it is now come, that you shall be scattered every man to his own, and shall leave me alone; and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.” (Jn 16,32)These words...
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Waste management
Zero waste management is an approach that aims to minimize the amount of waste generated and sent to landfills or incinerators by promoting waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting. Proper...
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Color coding of garbage trucks
For so many years now, many LGUs have been trying to implement waste recycling programs in their own localities, but very few seem to have succeeded. By the looks of it, many local officials seem...
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The Sangguniang Kabataan
In the Philippines, the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) is subject to rules and regulations that govern the proper use of SK funds to ensure transparency, accountability, and responsible financial...
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National energy independence
The Netherlands and Bhutan are two countries that do not have oil deposits, and yet they are net exporters of energy. The Netherlands because they tapped their natural gas deposits, and Bhutan because...
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Helping Indigenous cultural minorities
The law requires municipalities, cities and provinces to appoint representatives of Indigenous Cultural Minorities (ICMs) to the municipal, city and provincial councils if there are enough of them who...
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Unending agri dilemma
What are the current problems of agriculture in the Philippines?The Philippines has become a rice exporter since 1976, but the poor consumers who buy rice have not been benefited. The price of rice has...
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Laoag vice mayor’s NMYL trip to Japan
LAOAG Vice Mayor Rey Carlos Fariñas is the only legislator of Ilocos Norte that joined the National Movement of Young Legislators (NMYL) trip to Sennan City, Osaka, Japan from May 7-11, 2024. Fariñas...
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David vs Goliath
Regarding the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), it is an international treaty that establishes the legal framework for maritime boundaries and activities. The arbitral tribunal...
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Understanding clinical trials
By Aileen Tangonan MacAndrew and Noralyn Onto DudtClinical trials are research studies with the goal of testing a medical, surgical, or behavioral intervention in people. These trials are the primary...
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Diliman Urban Forest Park
I am proposing to build an Urban Forest Park (UFP) inside the Diliman, Quezon City campus of the University of the Philippines. I am hoping that if it becomes successful, it can become the showcase for...
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