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Imee: Probe telcos, ISPs for child abuse cases online rise
Senator Ma. Imelda Josefa “Imee” R. Marcos expressed alarm at the spike in cases of child sexual abuse online since lockdowns were imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019...
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Laoag City barangay reverts to drug-affected status
By Dominic B. dela Cruz (Staff Reporter)Laoag City—The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) reverted Brgy. 55 Barit-Pandan as drug-affected after the joint provincial intelligence workshop in which two drug...
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Chinese consulate in Laoag donates PPEs to local communities
In August, 2020, the Chinese Consulate in Laoag donated a total of 50,000 disposable masks, 5,000 KN95 masks, 400 sets of coveralls, and 100 pieces of goggles to help local communities in Ilocos Norte...
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Young Ilokano farmer barters eggplant for school supplies
CRISNER Lagazo and a maruista exchanging deals at Eat Good Vibes Cafe in Laoag City on Monday. The young farmer bartered his long purple eggplant in exchange of school supplies to be distributed to...
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Marcos town inaugurates isolation facility
Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc and Marcos town mayor Antonio Mariano lead the inauguration and blessing of the newly-constructed isolation facility. The area is located near a...
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China and the Philippines work with solidarity and love in hard times
Consulate of the People's Republic of China in Laoag Consula and Head of Post Zhou Youbin and MMSU President Shirley Agrupis opens the China corner at the Batac university. (FIle photo) By Zhou...
View ArticleLaoag SK VP moves to oust federated prexy
By Dominic B. dela Cruz (Staff Reporter)Laoag City—The city’s Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) federation president and ex-officio Sangguniang Panlungsod member alleged that Laoag SK federated vice president...
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Sowing the seeds of hope and friendship
The Philippines and China are traditionally good neighbors with a long history of exchanges and friendship. Ilocanos and the people of North Luzon are friendly, and usually greet Chinese people with...
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Ridge to reef: Ilocos Norte to start welcoming tourists from Northern Luzon
Laoag City—Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph M. Manotoc has committed to the opening of the "Northern Luzon Tourism Corridor," an initiative of chief executives and tourism councils in Northern...
View ArticleRiders volunteer to distribute modules for learners
By Leilanie G. Adriano (Staff Reporter)LAOAG CITY—As various schools in this city gear up for distance learning under the new normal, some riders here have signified their intent to distribute...
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‘LCGH on verge of bankruptcy’
By Dominic B. dela Cruz (Staff Reporter)Laoag City—The city government here is appealing to all health professionals who are bona fide residents or trace their roots in this city from here and abroad...
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Chinese corner reopens in MMSU library
Chinese consul and head of post Zhou Youbin, and MMSU President Shirley Agrupis lead the unveiling and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the Chinese corner at the ground floor of the MMSU...
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‘Speak up, I’m here’ campaign to address mental health concerns amidst pandemic
Laoag City--The provincial government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), through the initiative of Governor Matthew Joseph M. Manotoc, will launch its "Speak up, I'm here" mental health movement to help address...
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LCGH execs deny bankruptcy issue
By Dominic B. dela Cruz (Staff Reporter)Laoag City—Laoag City General Hospital (LCGH) officials strongly denied allegations that the hospital is on the “verge of bankruptcy”.In a press conference held...
View ArticleLaoag City voter registration reopens
By Dominic B. dela Cruz (Staff Reporter)Laoag City—The city’s Commission on Election (Comelec) office is now open for voter’s registration starting on September 1, 2020 onwards. The elections office is...
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From learner to teacher: How Mandarin changes a young Ilokana's life
By Ma. Joreina Therese A. Blanco (Contributor) “We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”This is one of the quotes about life that Melody...
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PUJ drivers receive aid thru MINC’s ‘cash-for-work’ project
Laoag City—The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), through the Metro Ilocos Norte Council (MINC), has started the distribution of cash assistance to public utility jeepney (PUJ) drivers who...
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Manotoc asks to prioritize families, livelihoods as Region I reopens tourism
Laoag City—“When we discuss tourism, it's not the economy and visitors but more so the families and livelihoods that rely on this powerhouse of an industry. Let us make sure that we prioritize the...
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Ilocos Norte cemeteries close from Oct 29-Nov 4
By Leilanie G. Adriano (Staff Reporter)LAOAG CITY–Following the guidelines issued by the Inter-agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID) on the observance of...
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Planned Ilocos Norte agri-fisheries extension center to boost farming practices
Laoag City—As one of the five pilot provinces in the Philippines to lead the Department of Agriculture’s synergized agriculture and fisheries extension services, Ilocos Norte has started building its...
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