Ilocos Norte farmers eye Vietnamese technology to improve onion production
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterLAOAG CITY—As farmers here brace for farm modernization, they also look forward to trying new things such as the adoption of a Vietnamese onion technology to boost...
View ArticleSearch is on for Ilocos Norte’s model families
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterLAOAG CITY—The annual search for model families opens.This year, at least 36 nominees will be evaluated based on how Ilocano families keep their closeness together...
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Trump’s immigration policy
The devil and a saint were debating whether there was really a God. “Look,” said the Devil, holding a Bible, “even the Bible says in Psalm 14:1 ‘There is no God.’” The saint shook his head and began...
View ArticleImee asks forgiveness for father
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterLAOAG CITY—In light of the raging controversy on the burial of former President Ferdinand E. Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, Ilocos Norte Governor Ma. Imelda...
View ArticleDevelopment need not be dirty
By Mikhaila Klaudine A. RosalesPMCJFor a long time now, climate justice groups have taken tremendous efforts to put climate talks on the government’s agenda. Finally, the first State of the Nation...
View ArticleSuspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus is unwarranted
By Alfredo C. Garvida, Jr.ContributorSenator Richard Gordon has filed a senate resolution to grant President Rodrigo R. Duterte emergency powers and to suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas...
View ArticleLaoag City Hospital Revenue Code of 2013 Amendment
Republic of the PhilippinesProvince of Ilocos NorteCITY OF LAOAGSANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSODEXCERPT FROM THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE 3rd REGULAR SESSION OF THE 10thSANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF LAOAG HELD...
View ArticleLaoag City Mandatory Drug Testing for all Officials
EXCERPT FROM THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2ND REGULAR SESSION OF THE 10TH SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF LAOAG HELD AT THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD SESSION HALL, LAOAG CITY ON JULY 11, 2016.PRESENT:1....
View Article76 pass ALS in Batac
Batac CITY—Senior education program specialist Pepsi Duldulao announced that 76 alternative learning system (ALS) students here passed for 2015. A total of 187 took the ALS test.The Bureau of Jail...
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Notices for September 19, 2016
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPPINESOFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL AND CITY SHERIFFMARCOS HALL OF JUSTICELAOAG CITYENGR. GEORGE JOSEPH B. AQUINOMortgagee,-versus-SPS. ALBERT L. RAMBAUD & MARICAR CATHERINA V....
View ArticleLaoag gov’t’s DSB finds LCGH chief guilty
By Dominic B. dela CruzStaff reporterLaoag City—After more than two years, the Laoag City government’s Disciplinary and Separation Board (DBS) found Laoag City Gen. Hospital’s (LCGH) chief Dr. Francis...
View Article‘Pisay’ director urges students to pursue science career path
By Monette H. Herrera DOSTDr. Ronnalee N. Orteza, Philippine Science High School (PSHS)-Ilocos Region Campus director, is encouraging high school students to apply for scholarships with the...
View ArticlePreventing rice pests, diseases during rainy season
A PhilRice crop protection expert reminds farmers that early detection is the best way to prevent spread of diseases in rice. Rice diseases are more prevalent during the rainy season as weather...
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BJMP-Laoag is drug-free
BJMP Laoag’s J/Chief Insp. Herminigildo Rivera observes the surprise drug test for 15 jail personnel and 15 inmates. Mr. Rivera also underwent drug testing. The 15 inmates were facing drug-related...
View ArticleLaoag City council passes amnesty bill for trike operators
By Dominic B. dela CruzStaff reporterLaoag City—The Sangguniang Panlungsod here passed a series of ordinances that bestows amnesty to at least 264 tricycle operators. The said operators have been...
View ArticleIlocos Norte gears for PH travel mart expo
LAOAG CITY—The Ilocos Norte Tourism Office (INTO) along with at least 14 local establishments participated in the 27th Philippines Travel Mart to show why it’s more fun to visit this premiere...
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IN dragon fruit reaches Canadian market
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterBURGOS, Ilocos Norte—Over a decade since a scaly bright pink fruit that reminded some of a dragon found its way to the Philippines, tons of dragon fruits are now...
View ArticleDOST releases P1.1M to Pangasinan firm for expansion
Datuin Machine Works (DMW) hopes to expand for its operation after availing the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program on August 9, 2016 here.For...
View ArticleSenate witness deserves protection
By Alfredo C. Garvida Jr.Edgar Matobato, the grade-one-only educated star witness of Sen. Leila De Lima on her ongoing war with President Rodrigo Duterte, gave a disturbing, graphic view of his past...
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