United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Country Director Renaud Meyer visits the Ilocos Norte Capitol May 29 to give a talk on Localizing the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and to discuss the HIV situation in the Philippines with development stakeholders and government officials in the province. According to Meyer, Ilocos Norte is going up in terms […]
Archives for 2012
Tourist arrivals in Ilocos Norte soars to record high
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 […]
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 […]
The Search for Mutia Ti La Union 2012
One city and 19 Municipalities placed their fairest bet for the most coveted title of Mutia ti La Union 2012.
DOH top exec visits I. Norte; signs MOA on inter- local health system
Gov. Imee R. Marcos and Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Enrique Ona signed a Memorandum of Agreement to create ‘One Ilocos Norte Inter Local Health Zone (ILHZ)’ last week, February 16, during the latter’s two- day visit in Ilocos Norte. Intended to establish a network among all the health units in the municipalities of Ilocos […]
PGIN hosts 1st NAsFOR Luzon reg’l leg, Cabalen dominates challenge
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) hosted for the first time the National Association of Filipino Off- Roaders’ (NAsFOR) 1st Luzon Regional Leg 4×4 Challenge last February 11-12 in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. Dubbed as Explore Ilocos Norte Extreme 4×4 Challenge, PGIN welcomed at least nine teams with a total of 36 individual participants coming […]
Provincial government intensifies guard on migrant birds in Paoay Lake
The Provincial Veterinary Office of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte along with local bird watchers continues to monitor the migratory birds that flock at the Paoay Lake National Park in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. According to Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Loida Valenzuela, ‘the monitoring of the migratory birds is important since we can devise preventive measures […]
Ilocos Norte celebrates 194th founding anniversary, opens Capitol to the public
Following the success of last year’s ‘Open Capitol’ program, the people of the province of Ilocos Norte join in unity for the second time on February 2, as the provincial government celebrates its 194th Foundation Anniversary. Gov. Imee R. Marcos said she will personally lead the celebration on Thursday where over 10, ooo people are […]
Paddle boarding in Paoay Lake
Activities at the Paoay Lake National Park in Ilocos Norte continue to evolve as the Provincial Government exerts more effort to realize its grand tourism master plan. Here, a couple of stand up paddle (SUP) surfers traverse the freshwater lake which has an estimated area of 380 hectares. The lake is also host to some […]
PED says Ilocos Norte likely to achieve MDG target on education in 2015 – Nearly 10, 000 scholarhips awarded in 2011
One of the main thrust of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte’s Millennium Development Goals is to ensure that all children, boys and girls alike will be able to complete a full course of primary schooling. In doing so, the vision of universal primary education to be extended among children in all corners of the […]
