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Stray bullet hits Laoag house
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff ReporterLAOAG CITY—A former overseas worker immediately reported to the police on January 1, 2020 that a stray bullet hit his home, while he and his family were all busy...
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Laoag dad urges hiring of PWDs, seniors in city
By Dominic B. dela CruzStaff ReporterLaoag City—City councilor Handy T. Lao is urging the local government and private businesses here to hire senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs).In an...
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Fertilizer distribution, inpatungpal ti DAR Ilocos Norte
Ginasgasut a sako ti fertilizer ti inbunong ti Department of Agrarian Reform– Ilocos Norte kadagiti agrarian reform beneficiaries iti Marcos, Dingras, Piddig, Nueva Era ken Solsona.Ginasgasuta sako ti...
View ArticleIlocos Norte needs more tour guides
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff ReporterLAOAG CITY—With the influx of foreign tourists visiting Ilocos Norte, travel operators said they are in need of more tour guides to assist guests and make their stay...
View ArticleIlocos Norte OKs 140 quarry permits for 2020
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff ReporterLAOAG CITY—Local revenue sources will increase this year with the approval of 140 permits of quarry applicants last year.Records from the Provincial Quarry Office...
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50 exhibitors add flavor to 24th ‘Partuat ti Kailokuan’ trade fair
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff ReporterLAOAG CITY—Aurora Park in this city shone the brightest on the evening of December 17, 2019 as it hosted 50 local exhibitors from various parts of Region 1 in their...
View ArticleIlocos Norte gov’t beefing up rice stocks
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff ReporterLAOAG CITY—The Ilocos Norte provincial government is beefing up rice stocks in the province to ensure steady supply even in extreme emergency situations or during...
View ArticleBatac sets pro-poor programs
By Dominic B. dela CruzStaff ReporterCity of Batac—With aims of improving the Bataqueños’ quality of living, the city government here is setting pro-poor programs and policies, primarily with regards...
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Business One Stop Shop
The cities of Batac (top) and Laoag are now open for business permits for both new businesses and renewals. (Doms dela Cruz)
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Ilocos Norte farmers get cash aid from DA
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff ReporterLAOAG CITY—Over 2,000 rice farmers from Ilocos Norte received cash assistance worth PHP5,000 each on Monday courtesy of the Department of Agriculture.The...
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Currimao seaport welcomes arrival of another cruise ship
Cruise passengers arrive at the Ilocos (Salomague) Port in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur. (DOT Laoag sub-office photo)By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff ReporterCurrimao, Ilocos Norte—The international seaport of...
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Ilocos Norte gets P5M grant for drug rehab center construction
Laoag City—As continuing support to the nationwide anti-illegal drugs campaign of President Rodrigo R. Duterte, the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) granted PHP5 million to the Ilocos Norte provincial...
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Imee assures rice farmers of P6B aid
By Dominic B. dela CruzStaff ReporterSenator Ma. Imelda Josefa “Imee” R. Marcos assured rice farmers of P6.9 billion in additional aid by this month, in the form of palay purchases or cash, using...
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TUPAD in the City of Batac
Representative Eugenio Angelo M. Barba (2nd district, Ilocos Norte) leads the distribution of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced (TUPAD) beneficiaries in the City of Batac. The...
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Laoag hosts PACE Luzon summit
Court employees from Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 attend the 1st PACE Luzon summit in Ilocos Norte on January 15-16, 2020. The summit aims to strengthen unity among its members and provide better service...
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New Ilocos Norte ecozone institute to attract foreign investors
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff ReporterCITY OF BATAC—The Philippine Economic Zone Authority looks forward to seeing the province of Ilocos Norte grow and develop into a “smart community” now that a...
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Taxpayers get coffee treat in Piddig
By Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff ReporterPIDDIG, Ilocos Norte—The local government unit in this town, home to the largest coffee plantation in the province is giving a hot coffee treat to tax payers who are...
View ArticleBatac expands Centenarian Awards coverage
By Dominic B. dela CruzStaff ReporterCITY OF BATAC—Looking out for the welfare of its constituents, especially the elderly in their advanced ages, the city government here expanded the coverage of the...
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‘Inabel’ weaving center to soon rise in Pinili
Magdalena GamayoBy Leilanie G. AdrianoStaff ReporterLAOAG CITY—A center dedicated to preserve and strengthen the Ilokano weaving tradition will soon rise in Pinili town, home of national living...
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Chinese consulate welcomes Lunar New Year
Chinese Consul and Head of Post to Laoag Mr. Zhou Youbin and wife Mrs. Li Jia pose with The Ilocos Times’ Jay Ramos, Herdy Yumul and Mitch T. Esmino. During the Chinese Spring Festival celebration at...
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