With the looming threats of climate change, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) in coordination with the Ilocos Norte Water District (INWD) is gearing up for the 2nd Water Summit to be held on March 22, 2016 at Plaza del Norte Convention Center. “The summit is a follow-up to the same event held last […]
Archives for March 2016
Ilocos Norte’s agriculture program prioritizes climate change mitigation
With the adverse impact of climate change in Ilocos Norte, the provincial government intensifies its efforts in addressing the issues faced by the farming communities caused by severe drought. Through its flagship agriculture program dubbed as ‘Paspas Dur-as Biag ti Away!’ the Provincial Government ofIlocos Norte (PGIN) visits various agricultural communities in the province to […]
Accenture branch opens in Ilocos Norte, offers 5,000 jobs
Accenture, one of the world’s largest management consulting, technology services and outsourcing companies, finally opened its branch in Ilocos Norte on March 4, 2016 and is set to offer 5,000 jobs in the next few years. Governor Imee Marcos said that this large operation will bring more quality jobs to people in the province, as […]
Ilocos Norte to boost ‘sports tourism’ potential, to host bigger triathlon event
Ultimately highlighting the province’s famous tourist sites, the ‘Tri Ilocos Norte,’ is once again set to hit the roads on March 19, 2016 as it is expected to bring a bigger boost to the ‘sports tourism’ potential of Ilocos Norte. Now on its fourth edition, Tri Ilocos Norte is a triathlon competition jointly organized by […]
