An international call center is expanding in Ilocos Norte after taking interest on the province’s efforts to become an Information Technology – Business Process Management (IT-BPM) destination. A major IT-BPM provider, Expert Global Solutions (EGS) cites the availability of quality talent and supportive local government as the major factors contributing to their decision to set […]
Archives for 2013
CSFLU capitalizes on ICT strategy
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION – In line with the vision of the City of San Fernando, La Union (CSFLU) to become the premier capital city of Ilocandia by 2020, the City Government of San Fernando spearheaded by the Information Technology Section headed by Germie Deang, information technology officer will capitalize on Information and […]
San Fernando Mayor to boost of more bountiful vegetable harvest
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union-Thirty three farmers here who participated in a season-long field school on integrated pest management for lowland vegetable production demonstration, were lauded by City Mayor Pablo C. Ortega, after a Field Day/ harvesting activity that was held in Barangay Bangbangolan, yesterday. Mayor Ortega, who went with vice Mayor Herminigildo Gualberto and […]
SOPA 2012: Governor Marcos announces the establishment of Task Force Trabaho
On her State of the Province Address, Governor Imee Marcos announced the establishment of Task Force Trabaho(TFT) which aims to provide job information and assistance to students, employers and potential entrepreneurs in one office, one website, one bus that will visit every barangay. Governor Marcos called on the Province’s partners in business, the Philippine and […]
I. Norte raises PHL flag made of ‘abel Iloko’ for Independence Day
LAOAG CITY, June 12 (CMO)—A Philippine flag that is made of the Ilocano heritage fabric, ‘abel Iloko’ (or inabel) became the main attraction of the Province of Ilocos Norte’s celebration of the 115th Philippine Independence day. Held this morning at the open-air Provincial Capitol grounds, the ceremony was joined by contingents from all municipalities, military […]
Operation Baklas 2013: ‘Sagip puno tanggal pako’ pre-empts tree injuries in I. Norte
The DENR- Ilocos Norte led operation baklas 2013 was a success. This is the pronouncement made by Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Juan P. de los Reyes, Jr. during the culmination of the baklas operations here, joined in by some 500 individuals coming from different government agencies and non government organizations of the province. […]
PGIN: More health volunteers to further MDGs
In line with its goal of accomplishing its Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte seeks to further increase the deployment of its Barangay Health Workers (BHWs). BHWs are government-supported workers who focus on managing health-related issues on the barangays of their designation. One BHW corresponds to 20 households in […]
$300M wind farm breaks ground, reaffirms I. Norte as PHL’s renewables center
Energy Development Corporation (EDC) has celebrated today, April 17, the groundbreaking ceremony of a $300 million or about P12.3 billion wind power project to start operating next year in the town of Burgos, Ilocos Norte. Led by EDC President and Chief Operating Officer Richard Tantoco, the event was held in Burgos in the presence of […]
CSF receives Silver Trailblazer Award at PGS KickOff
The City of San Fernando, La Union with the vision to be the Premier Capital City of Ilocandia by 2020 showcased its progress in its Performance Governance System Pathway through their performance reporting during the Public Governance Forum with the theme: “KickOff: The Race to 2015” on March 19, 2013 at the Edsa Shangri-La Manila, […]
“Floating book shop” arriving in San Fernando port
A ship which serves as an “ambassador of goodwill and international relations,” will arrive in San Fernando City and stay docked from May 22 to June 4, 2013, for the general public. The vessel, named MV Logos Hope is following its predecessor, MV Doulos which visited San Fernando in 1996, 2000 and 2001. Logos ship […]
