Around 680, 000 local and foreign tourists visited Ilocos Norte during Holy Week. According to Provincial Tourism Officer Ianree Raquel, the figure is based on reports from owners of hotels, homestay, lodging houses, traffic and tourist center collected data from around the province. All hotels and transient homes with a capacity of 26, 000 rooms […]
Archives for April 2012
Scientists excited over humpback whales sighted in Pagudpud
Local fisherman spotted several whales very near the shore in Barangay Pasaleng in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte last April 2. In fear that they were stranded in the area, they immediately alerted the authorities. The whales however were in no danger and they moved farther in the sea but close enough for the people to enjoy […]
