NFA-La Union assures public gov’t in control of rice supply
By Joanna Diaz-Sabado PIASAN JUAN, La Union—The National Food Authority (NFA) in La Union announced that the “government will not allow any Filipino to get hungry despite lack of rice stocks”....
View ArticleNCCA calls for cultural mapping facilitators
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterLaoag City—The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is inviting interested individuals to the Cultural Mapping Facilitators Training on April 16-20,...
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Roque R. Ablan Jr., 85
Former Rep. Roque Ablan Jr. with son, PCOO Usec. Kris Ablan. By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterLAOAG CITY—Former Ilocos Norte Rep. Roque Ablan Jr. died of multiple organ failure on March 26, 2018 at...
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NHCP unveils Ilocos Norte Provincial Capitol marker
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterLAOAG CITY—The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) unveiled a commemorative marker of the 100-year-old Ilocos Norte Capitol building to the...
View ArticleNEA defers INEC-scheduled April elections
By Dominic B. dela CruzStaff reporterDingras, Ilocos Norte—The National Electrification Administration (NEA) ordered the postponement of scheduled election for Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative...
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Isuzu continues expansion, breaks ground in South Cebu
(From left) IPC President Hajime Koso, ICI General Manager Steve Gingco, ICI President Manny Aligada, IPC Division Head for Administration Myrna Valle and IPC Division Head for Sales Joseph...
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DA holds first Ilocos garlic summit
By Bernard VerContributorLAOAG CITY - The Department of Agriculture (DA) High Value Crops and Rural Credit in cooperation with the DA Region 1 field office kicked off the first Ilocos Region Garlic...
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DepEd Ilocos Norte: A fresh new look
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterLAOAG CITY—Employees and visitors going to the Ilocos Norte Schools Division Office (INSDO) in this city may feel a new vibe upon entering the old government...
View ArticleImee personally thanks OFWs for Ilocos Norte’s progress
Joining the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) community at the 6thYear Anniversary of the New Marcoseños of Hong Kong Worldwide (NewMAHK) on February 25, 2018, Ilocos Norte governor Ma. Imelda Josefa...
View ArticleWomen-farmers work more, paid less
Women-farmers spend more time and receive lower wage than their male counterparts! The exhibit at the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in Maligaya, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija in...
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Youth Art Collab wall mural at the American Center Manila
US ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim helped put the finishing touches on the mural. Right: The Doodle Art Enthusiasts (DAE) community teamed up with Kris Abrigo to bring the mural to...
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DPWH-Ilocos Norte rolls out ‘Operation Baklas’
A portion of the Ilocos Norte highway is free of any obstruction. (Lei Adriano)By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterLAOAG CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Ilocos Norte’s Second...
View ArticleDENR orders demolition of illegal structures in Pagudpud
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterLAOAG CITY—The Department of Environment and Natural Resources issued a final demand to Pagudpud resort owners to voluntary demolish cottages and other structures...
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Laoag City has new police OIC
Turn-over Ceremony. INPPO provincial director P/Sr. Supt. Melencio Nartates (center) leads the turn-over between incoming OIC P/Supt. Dominic Guerrero (left) and out-going P/Supt. Edwin Balles (right)...
View ArticleIlocos Norte board urges strict monitoring of aggregates in infra projects
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterLAOAG CITY—The Ilocos Norte Sangguniang Panlalawigan urged the cooperation of all stakeholders to help prevent mineral theft in the province.SP member Vicentito...
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Sarrat, Ilocos Norte gov'ts hold HIV testing
By Bernard VerContributorSARRAT, Ilocos Norte—This town’s rural health unit (RHU) of Sarrat and the provincial health office (PHO) conduct voluntary Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing in the...
View ArticleDrug supply in Ilocos Norte drops—PDEA
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff reporterLAOAG CITY—Owing to the intensified drive against prohibited drugs, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Ilocos Norte reported that drug supply in the...
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Vira Vira gears up for expansion
Vira Vira Rural Waterworks and Sanitation Association, Incorporated (RWSAI) is presently serving more than 6,000 residents of Brgys. Subec, Saguigui, Baduang, Burayoc and Saud in Pagudpud, Ilocos...
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Laoag City trikes wants P15 basic fare
Laoag councilors, led by ex-officio member and transportation committee chair Mikee Fariñas holds a public hearing on the proposed fare increase.By Dominic B. dela CruzStaff reporterLaoag...
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DAR conducts training on ‘atsara’-making
The Department of Agrarian Reform – Ilocos Norte, in partnership with the Mariano Marcos State University – College of Industrial Technology, held a basic skills training on “atsara” making for the...
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