P4-M reward for Ilocos Norte’s rice achiever award goes to seed growers,...
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterLAOAG CITY—Ilocos Norte farmers are a step closer to a fully implemented mechanized farming system with the purchase of more post-harvest facilities and high quality...
View ArticleBacteria increases upland rice yield—study
Researchers at the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) found that certain bacteria enhance growth, root development, and grain yield of upland rice varieties.The study, Exploring the...
View ArticleDAR launches Farm Business School
ENGR. Vic M. Ines, OIC Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer II of DAR-Ilocos Norte, leads the launching of the Farm Business School at Barangay Macupit in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte. (Jopo Guerrero)...
View ArticleHow aliens can get advance parole to travel to the United States
What is“parole”?“Parole” allows an alien to physically enter the U.S. for a specific purpose—usually for humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. See Immigration and Nationality Act Section...
View ArticleSMARTMATIC, too smart?
By Alfredo C. Garvida, Jr.ContributorThe vice presidential race in the May 9, 2016 elections may live in history as the greatest highway robbery that ever occurred on the Philippine soil.Vice...
View Article‘Paoay Kumakaway!’ program affords working student to explore Ilocos Norte
Clyde Rosqueta affirms that his experience as a tourist aide of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte boosted his self-confidence leading to his personal development and growth. (John Michael...
View ArticleNotices for May 30, 2016
RA Form 10.1 (LCRO)Republic of the PhilippinesLocal Civil Registry OfficeProvince of Ilocos NorteMunicipality of BadocNOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a...
View ArticleBatac cops 6th in nat’l best LLA tilt
By Dominic B. dela CruzStaff reporterBatac City—This city’s Sangguniang Panlungsod ranked 6th overall in this year’s best Local Legislative Awards (LLA) search.Representing the Ilocos Region for the...
View ArticleThriving garlic industry inspires Pinili to open new museum
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterPINILI, Ilocos Norte—Once used as a hideout and training ground of the Sandatahans formed by rebel priest, Monsignor Gregorio Aglipay who founded the Aglipayan...
View Article‘Vicisti, Galilaee’
By Abraham V. LleraContributorI don’t know how the incessant attacks by Rodrigo Roa Duterte will play out, but of one thing I’m certain: he will miserably fail if it’s the destruction of the Church he...
View ArticleClimate Justice group welcomes Climate Change Commission resolution
Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ), a nationwide climate justice coalition expressed its appreciation for the latest Climate Change Commission resolution calling for the review of the...
View ArticleImee unveils Ilocano farmers’ monument in Pinili
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterPINILI, Ilocos Norte—A family of five riding on a carabao-drawn carriage locally known as “karison” made of bamboo filled with baskets of native garlic was...
View ArticleIlocos Norte Sangguniag Panlalawigan urges new President to continue...
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterLAOAG CITY —Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) here are urging the incoming administration of President-elect Rodrigo R. Duterte to continue the...
View ArticleDSWD calls CSOs for accreditation
Project development officer III Wensley Sandi (in the middle) discusses the Guidelines on CSO Accreditation during DSWD FO1’s radio program aired at DZEA- Catholic Media Network, Laoag City with the...
View ArticleEU migrant crisis won’t significantly hurt OFWs—expert
The European migrant crisis will not have large, adverse effects on the Philippines, according to a Malta-based economist in a presentation at a seminar hosted by state think tank Philippine Institute...
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