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 […]
Archives for April 2013
$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 […]
CDF conducts bamboo arts and handicrafts lecture and forum
The City Government of San Fernando, through the Office of the City Agriculturist and in partnership with the Office of the City Administrator, City Planning and Development and City ENRO, initiated the Bamboo Arts and Handicrafts Lecture and Forum with the objective of strengthening the city’s new OTOP, the KAWAYAN. On April 3, 2013, a […]
PGIN welcomes SEAIR’s first flight to Laoag
Executives of the Filipino-owned Southeast Asian Airlines Inc. (SEAIR) were welcomed by the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte as it launched its first ever flight from Manila Domestic Airport to Laoag International Airport (LIA) last April 4. Utilizing an Airbus Industrie A320, the inaugural flight was led by SEAIR Chief Executive Officer Olive Ramos who, […]
It’s green and go for world-famous Bangus Festival
DAGUPAN CITY – It’s all systems go for the world-famous Bangus Festival, according to Councilor Alvin Coquia, who was designated by Mayor Benjie S. Lim as this year’s festival hermano mayor. Coquia said the highlights and sidelights of this year’s festival will revolve on the Lim administration working slogan “Our City, Our Shared Responsibility.” To […]
1st Ilocos Norte Triathlon
More than 70 athletes participated in the 1st Ilocos Norte Triathlon held March 30. The course challenged the athletes in swimming a distance of 1.5km in Currimao, cycling 40km from Currimao to Paoay, and running 10km around Paoay Lake.
Mayor BSL banks on performance record
DAGUPAN CITY – Mayor Benjamin S. Lim (BSL) considers the forthcoming May elections as a referendum on his accomplishments and the things he is set to do if elected to transform this city into a modern metropolis. Lim said it is becoming clear that his opponent is doing all the tricks available to discredit what […]
