Making great strides: INWD-PrimeWater breaks ground for water project
Ceremonial Opening led by Ilocos Norte governor Imee R. Marcos and other Guests—Engr. Fe Rebancos, GM John Teodoro, Dir. Zenaida Mariano, Dir. Rodrigo Pagtulingan, Dir. Nicetos Campos, Dir. Norman...
View ArticleIlocos ‘black gold’ sustains livelihood of Burgos residents
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterBurgos, Ilocos Norte—Gamet, a pricey seasonal seaweed that grows on sharp and slippery coral stones in the coastline of this town continues to sustain the livelihood...
View ArticleSt. Therese pilgrim relics visits Ilocos Norte anew
The Laoag City government welcomes the pilgrim relics of St. Therese from Lisieux, France. The visit is part of the St. Therese’s four-month visit to the Philippines. (Doms dela Cruz)By Leilanie G....
View ArticleEco-friendly Solsona school inspires students, community to heal the earth
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterSolsona, Ilocos Norte—Students and visitors entering the Solsona National High School will have a renewed spirit the moment they are out of the school campus in...
View ArticlePVO intensifies vaccination of stray dogs in Pagudpud
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterPagudpud, Ilocos Norte–The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) intensified the monitoring of stray dogs in this town to control rabies. Dr. Loida Valenzuela, PVO...
View ArticleDOTr oks P128M LIA upgrade
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterLAOAG CITY—Following the upgrading of facilities at the Laoag International Airport (LIA), the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has granted the released of about...
View ArticlePrimeWater Ilocos Norte-INWD partnership launch first ‘Grand Walk the Line’...
PrimeWater Ilocos Norte employee repairing the leaking meter set up.By Dominic B. dela CruzStaff reporterThe dedicated partnership of PrimeWater Ilocos Norte and the Ilocos Norte Water District (INWD)...
View ArticleBSP, Ilocos Norte gov’t to share financial info with Ilocanos
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterLAOAG CITY—The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is partnering with the Provincial Library under the Ilocos Norte government to share more information with Ilocanos...
View ArticleGarden show, trade fair kicks off MMSU’s 40th anniversary
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterBatac CITY—Rare collections of bonsai plants, high-quality furniture products, creative crafts and souvenir items including processed food products among others are...
View ArticleKorea gives P150M grant for INEC’s voltage upgrading project
(From left) Bosung Powertec Co. president Lim Jae Hwang, INEC general manager Engr. Felino Herbert P. Agdigos, NEA administrator Edgardo R. Masongsong, KEPCO president Go, Jae Han, INEC board president...
View ArticleCurrimao seaport comes alive with foreign tourist arrivals
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterCurrimao, Ilocos Norte—Long queue of tourist buses, van operators, tricycle drivers, tour guides and vendors occupy the seaport of Currimao every time a cruise ship...
View ArticleResidents complain of cogon grass burning along Padsan River
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterLAOAG CITY—The unabated burning of cogon grass along the Padsan River in this city has reached the attention of local authorities here after residents from...
View ArticleBIR: Give TRAIN law a chance
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterLAOAG CITY—The Revenue District Office (RDO) here is appealing to all Ilocanos to give the new tax reform law a chance. While discussing the main features of the Tax...
View ArticleBuddhist school offers full scholarship grants to Ilocanos
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterLAOAG CITY—A Manila-based Buddhist school is reaching out to the province of Ilocos Norte to offer full scholarship grants to interested students here.Valerie...
View ArticleFishery experts set for info drive in Currimao
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterCurrimao, Ilocos Norte—Local authorities from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Provincial Fisheries and the local government unit of Currimao will...
View ArticleCecid fly threatens IN mango farms anew
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterLAOAG CITY—The association of mango growers and the provincial government is on alert after a report of cecid fly infestation in Ilocos Norte.Cecid fly resembles a...
View ArticlePiddig receives DSWD's Aid in Crisis Situation fund
Piddig mayor Georgina Guillen with treasurer Ofelia Ventura and accountant Victor Pascual receives the check from DSWD representative Elizabeth Aquino. (Berong Ver) By Bernard VerContributorPIDDIG,...
View ArticleIlocos Norte gov’t fetes 326 young achievers
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterLaoag City—For bringing honor to the province and inspiring their fellow youth to harness their world-class talents and skills, the Ilocos Norte provincial...
View ArticlePaoay gov’t inaugurates new agri-equipment
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterPAOAY, Ilocos Norte—A brand new pay loader, mini-back hoe and a tractor were the new equipment the municipal government here recently acquired.Paoay mayor Jessie...
View ArticleUSAF selects 1st female PAF aviator for ALP
Manila—2nd Lt. Catherine Mae Gonzales recently became the first female aviator from the Philippine Air Force selected for the Aviation Leadership Program (ALP), a United States Air Force scholarship...
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