The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) partnered with the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) to launch “One Town One Technology” (OTOTech), an innovative approach in managing technologies for business entrepreneurship. OTOTech aims to benefit local government units (LGUs) in Ilocos Norte through developing technologies for agro-entrepreneurship, agro-tourism, fisheries, education, and business. It is a […]
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Ilocos Norte’s PESO: Over 12k serviced since January 2017
The monthly Mobile Outreach Program of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), coordinated by the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), has already served 12, 412 people since January 2017, according to PESO Officer in Charge Anna Marie Lizette Bitancor. The next outreach is scheduled for this Saturday, October […]
“Pinak Best” products to be showcased at QC Trade Fair
Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) joined the Producer to Consumer Trade at the Quezon City Hall through the “Pinak Best Products” booth set up by the Small Medium Enterprise (SME) Office. The trade show ran from August 30-31, a result of the partnership between Provincial Governor Imee R. Marcos and Quezon City Mayor Herbert […]
RDC-1 unveils the development blueprint for Region 1
The Regional Development Council 1 (RDC-1) unveils the Regional Development Plan (RDP) 2017-2022, the blueprint for the region’s development anchored on the O to 10 Point Agenda of the Duterte Administration, geared towards the attainment of Ambisyon Natin 2040 and 2030 Sustainable Development Goals at San Fernando City, La union on July 12, 2017. The […]
Ilocos Norte declares Congressman Fariñas as “Persona non Grata”
The Ilocos Norte Provincial Board or Sangguniang Panlalawigan today approved Resolution No. 2017-06081, which declares 1st District rep. Rodolfo “Rudy” C. Fariñas as “persona non grata.” The resolution is sponsored by SP Member and Lawyer Vicentito “Toto” M. Lazo and Vice Governor Angelo Marcos Barba. Technically, the legal term “persona non grata” means “unwelcome person,” […]
Ilocano tobacco farmers urge release of ‘Ilocos 6’
Tobacco farmers in Ilocos Norte expressed their support for the release of six employees of the Provincial Government who were detained at the House of Representatives last May 29, following the third Congressional hearing about the province’s use of its Tobacco Excise Tax or Republic Act (RA) 7171. The said fund was used to purchase […]
Ilocos Norte tourism sustains results of 2012 “Paoay Kumakaway!” campaign
In January 2012, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) filmed the “Paoay Kumakaway!” (PK) tourism brand to showcase the province’s natural and manmade wonders on local and international television. Production was done by award-winning director Mark Meily and his wife, Lee, a renowned cinematographer. Joining them were filmmakers from the Creative Media and Film […]
Seniors’ inclusion as tourist aides a sign of compassionate leadership, says program beneficiary
For 63-year-old Henry G. Yaplito, serving Ilocos Norte as a tourism ambassador, specifically as a guide at the Taoid Museum of the Ilocano Cordilleras, is an interesting learning experience. Yaplito is a retired medical overseas Filipino worker (OFW). Originally from Iloilo City, he met his wife in Saudi Arabia where they had both worked at […]
Economy of Ilocos Region accelerates by 8.4 percent
The economy of Region I accelerated by 8.4 percent in 2016 from 5.4 percent in 2015. The faster performance of the region’s economy in 2016 was due to the accelerated growths in the Industry and Services. Services contributed the largest share in the region’s output in 2016 at 51.2 percent. The Industry, on the other […]
Ilocos Norte posts 6% increase in Holy Week tourist arrivals, 103% in two years
Ilocos Norte welcomed a total of 472,989 day visitors last Holy Week, April 10-16, posting a 6% increase compared to the same period last year with a record of 444,980. The 2017 figure also shows a 103% increase in just two years, with 232,678 arrivals recorded in 2015. Categorized as people who visit the Ilocos […]
