Violence against women will continue to affect low-income women after 2016...
No high hopes for changeA women’s research and training institution puts no high hopes on the election results to resolve the persisting violence against women (VAW). The Center for Women’s Resources...
View ArticleGlobal economic analyst advises PH to get its act together to survive...
Dan Steinbock, an economic expert affiliated with the Difference Group, gave a dynamic lecture on the future of global and emerging economies at the Philippine Institute for Development Studies’ first...
View ArticleDuterte reaches out to foes, calls for national healing
DAVAO CITY—Presidential frontrunner Rodrigo R. Duterte extended his hand of reconciliation to political rivals as he called for national healing following a bitter campaign in the race for the...
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NGCP campaigns against grassfire
As the El Niño season peaks, power grid operator NGCP steps up its campaign to warn the public against forming and spreading grassfires, especially in rural areas.“NGCP is going all out in informing...
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Holiness is for all
NOT everyone can be president of our country. But everyone can and should be a saint. Not everyone can be president because there are some stringent requirements for it, like being a natural-born...
View ArticleUS Embassy releases statement on polls
THE United States of America, through its Philippine embassy congratulated both the people of the Philippines and presumptive President-elect Rodrigo R. Duterte.The statement added: “We look forward to...
View ArticleJournalists at risk from sexual violence, gender-based discrimination
CPJ releases annual assessment of press freedom worldwideNew York—Sexualized violence, online harassment, and gender-based discrimination are undermining the ability of journalists to tell vital...
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LC set to implement CCTV project phase 3
By Dominic B. dela CruzStaff reporterLaoag City—The city government here announced that additional closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras will be installed around the city soon.The city government’s...
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Laoag mayor eyes ‘more vibrant’ second term
Laoag mayor Chevylle V. Fariñas (file photo)By Dominic B. dela CruzStaff reporterLaoag City—On her second term, reelected Laoag mayor Chevylle V. Fariñas said she looks forward to a more energetic and...
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Buhangin’ festival continues to bless Ilocos Norte folks
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterPAOAY, Ilocos Norte—It all started with a miracle as local residents described it. In a barren area that looks like a “dessert of no return”, who would have thought...
View ArticleNAVSCIATTS graduates 60 international students representing 21 partner nations
By Glenn SircyUSNDIAMONDHEAD, Miss.—Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School (NAVSCIATTS) graduated Class 16-2 comprised of 60 international students representing 21 partner nations...
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PGIN’s loan program beneficiary acquires own sewing machine, motor vehicle
Grace Castillo and her new sewing machine. (Alaric Yanos)By Jennifer T. PambidPGIN-CMOA few years ago, Grace Castillo and his husband used to roam around their neighborhood and nearby barangays in...
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PGIN Task Force Trabaho opens ‘Saguip Nars’ application anew for July
Jayson Canada, 26, with his certificate of employment and medal as the Best Saguip Nars awardee of their batch last January 2016. (Reu A. Flores)By John Michael MugasPGIN-CMOThe Provincial Government...
View ArticleNotices for May 23, 2016
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINESREGIONAL TRIAL COURTFIRST JUDICIAL REGIONBRANCH 19Bangui, Ilocos NorteREPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES represented by DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE),Plaintiff,-versus-THE UNKNOWN...
View ArticleComelec girds for barangay, SK polls
By Dominic B. dela CruzStaff reporterLaoag City—With the May 9 general elections concluded, the Commission on Elections office here is preparing for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections...
View ArticlePantawid Pamilya beneficiaries turn entrepreneurs in Ilocos Norte
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterDingras, Ilocos Norte—With the influx of tourists visiting new destinations in Ilocos Norte, Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries in this municipality took advantage of it...
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Trust God always regardless…
IN all our affairs and situations in life, we should always go to God to ask for his help and guidance, and to trust his ways and his providence, even if the outcome of our prayers and petitions...
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