Duterte’s burial decision is correct
By Alfredo C. Garvida Jr.ContributorPresident Rodrigo Duterte's decision to bury the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos at the Libingan Ng Mga Bayani was the right thing to do in the midst of the...
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MMSU offers new graduate program on renewable energy engineering
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterBATAC CITY—Responding to the needs for more professionals in the field of renewable energy sector, the state-run Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) launched...
View ArticleBatac gets head start in 2017 budget preparation
Batac City—Mayor Albert D. Chua disclosed that members of the local finance committee have started the preparation for the 2017 annual budget. He said the early preparation is to check how much they...
View ArticleBatac DepEd hails successful senior HS program start
By Dominic B. dela CruzStaff reporterBatac City—Cityschools division superintendent Vilma Eda hailed the successful start of the senior high school program in this city.Speaking at the “Kapihan sa...
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Ultra-fast public Wi-Fi now serving at Laoag Int’l Airport
LIA WI-FI LAUNCH. Understanding the need for virtual connectivity, LIA and PLDT-Smart officials launched the 200 mbps public Wi-Fi at the Laoag Airport. On hand during the launch are (from left) are...
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IN’s Semana ti Ar-aria icon dies at age 81
By John Michael MugasPGIN-CMOVeteran actress Lilia Cuntapay who was dubbed as the country’s “Horror Queen” died at 81 years old on August 20, 2016 at her son’s home in Pinili, Ilocos Norte.Ms....
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Notices for August 29, 2016
RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)Republic of the PhilippinesLocal Civil Registry OfficeProvince of Ilocos NorteMunicipality of SarratNOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No....
View ArticleDe Lima's dilemma is heavy; she must resign
By Alfredo C. Garvida, Jr.ContributorPresident Duterte's controversial war on illegal drugs is widening, what with the unremitting occurrences of drug-related killings by the police and vigilantes...
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PhilRice Text Center gains popularity among rice stakeholders
The PhilRice Text Center (PTC) posted a 47.3% increase in client registration nationwide for the first quarter of 2016.Data shows that from 18,924 registered clients in March 2015, it jumped to 27,883...
View ArticlePaoay loom weavers learn new designs
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterPAOAY, Ilocos Norte—The next time you buy your ‘Abel Iloko’ [handwoven cloth] product, chances are these may have become more intricate and stylish that goes with...
View ArticleBatac eyes citywide internet access
Batac City—With internet connectivity a must for developing areas, Batac mayor Albert D. Chua said they may need a city-wide internet access. He said his wish is Batac would cope with public utilities...
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Ilocos Norte prov’l board steps up probe on LC’s missing P85M
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterLAOAG CITY—Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan here is set to conduct its own “deeper investigation”, following the Laoag City government officials’ failure to...
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BPI Laoag goes Spanish
Officers and employees of the Laoag Rizal Branch of the Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI) added a Spanish touch in their office decorations and costumes. This is in connection with the month-long...
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Cancellation of removal for certain nonpermanent residents
It is not only lawful permanent residents (green card holders), as discussed in a previous article, but also certain nonpermanent residents (without a green card) who are placed in removal (aka...
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Imee in DILG’s top 10 governors in fighting drugs
Ilocos Norte governor Imee R. MarcosBy Mizpah Grace G. CastroPGIN-CMORecognizing the efforts of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)...
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Ilocos Norte government gears up to sustain ISO re-certification
Ilocos Norte governor Imee R. Marcos leads the distribution of loans for women. (Alaric Yanos)By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterLAOAG CITY—Sustaining its lead as the Philippines’ first province...
View ArticleLaoag council on Sangguniang Panlalawigan invite snub: Probe done, forwarded
By Dominic B. dela CruzStaff reporterLaoag City—After most of its members were a no-show at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Laoag vice mayor explained that an investigation on the missing P85 million has...
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Laoag BJMP holds graduation rites for 17 ALS graduates
By Dominic B. dela CruzStaff reporterLaoag City—Showing that the country’s correctional system may still work, the Laoag City Bureau of Jail Management and Penology celebrated the graduation of 17...
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