Imee moves to regulate telco fees
One-centavo price ceiling on SMS proposedSen. Imee R. MarcosManila—One peso is way too much to pay for every text message you send.Senator Ma. Imelda Josefa “Imee” R. Marcos has filed Senate Resolution...
View ArticleNew Batac police chief
Newly installed Batac chief of police P/Lt. Col Michael Rae Arcustano (left) pays a courtesy call at the Sangguniang Panlungsod during their regular session while discussing some of his plans and...
View ArticlePPI 23rd National Press Forum: Governance, democracy, media: Building better...
As the country gears for a possible shift to a federal form of government, former Senate President Aquilino Pimentel Jr. underscored the important role that media has to play in ensuring that Filipinos...
View ArticlePPI elects new board of trustees
PPI’s New Board of Trustees headed by Manila Standard publisher Rolando Estabillo (6th from left).Manila Standard publisher Rolando Estabillo was elected as the new chairman and president of the...
View ArticleVintar Sangguniang Bayan internal rules meeting
Vintar Vice Mayor Victor Amado Rasimo and other members of the Sangguniang Bayan discuss amendments to their internal rules of procedures for better work input as the new set of councilors begin their...
View Article71% of non-online PH merchants plan to start e-commerce survey
Exporters who do not have online presence have expressed plans to do so, with the overwhelming majority of firms calling for faster internet service and lower shipping costs to improve competitiveness,...
View ArticleBJMP-Batac, MMSU begin oyster mushroom production
BJMP Batac District Jail persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) prepare the fruiting bags as one of the steps for oyster mushroom production. MMSU personnel conducted a two-days skills training on oyster...
View ArticleTime, distance, feelings!
Commitments tested at bestFeeling unattended, aloneAway to places unknown Missing, anxious, bereft A never-ending roller coasterOld visions and dreams fading Becoming more aware Her spiritual being,...
View ArticleNew Ilocos Norte governor meets with local chief execs
Laoag City—Reinforcing the Provincial Government’s initiative for inclusive growth, Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph M. Manotoc promised to provide adequate assistance to local government units...
View ArticleZaragoza farmers to supply special rice soon
Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija—Farmers here have started to engage in special rice agripreneurship addressing the demand of province’s rice cake vendors and in Tarlac.In a ceremonial activity in Brgy. Mayamot,...
View ArticleBatac dads ask MMSU to offer maritime, criminology courses
By Dominic B. dela CruzStaff ReporterBatac City—Due to public demand, the Sangguniang Panlungsod here passed a resolution requesting Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) through the President Shirley...
View ArticleFilipino teachers share PH culture to Korean kids
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff ReporterLAOAG CITY—At least 20 Filipino teachers representing eight regions in the country are currently making waves in Korea to teach young Koreans about the Philippines...
View ArticleEddie Bueno, baro a presidente ti GUMIL Oahu
Idauluan ni Eddie Bueno, tubo iti San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, dati a kameng ti hunta direktiba iti Oahu Filipino Community Council (OFCC) dagiti baro nga opisiales ti Gumil Oahu 2019-2022 babaen iti...
View ArticleIlocos Norte gov’t, PCIC insure 2,740 farmers, fishers
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff ReporterLAOAG CITY—Almost 3,000 farmers and fisherfolks in Ilocos Norte will get free insurance coverage courtesy of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte and the...
View ArticlePasuquin watch tower restoration draws flak
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff Reporter Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte—A little known historical marker located at Brgy. Puyupuyan in this town has become viral in social media after a photo was posted online of...
View ArticlePiddig school develops young scientists
Dinah Dumlao, Science teacher of the PNHSBy Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff Reporter Piddig, Ilocos Norte—Student-researchers at the Piddig National High School in Ilocos Norte are being taught to become...
View ArticleLaoag City to implement biz e-licensing
By Dominic B. dela CruzStaff ReporterLaoag City—The city government her is set to implement an electronic licensing system for local business.The Sangguniang Panlungsod passed a resolution authorizing...
View ArticleIlocos Norte athletic scholars receive stipend
Laoag City—As part of the province’s efforts to encourage and acknowledge the exemplary efforts of young athletes representing the province in national sports events, 18 student-athletes received their...
View ArticleCountry’s biggest wind power farm goes ‘greener’
EDC-Burgos Wind Power Corporation together with its employees celebrated BINHI Day and environment month by planting critically endangered native trees at the Nagsurot Tree Park in EBWPC Wind Farm....
View ArticleIlocos Norte’s new governor’s 1st 30days: Reconsider, rethink everything we do
Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph M. Manotoc (Alaric Yanos)Laoag City—Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph M. Manotoc culminated his first 30 days in office through an accomplishment report on...
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