The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) amongst other government agencies launched the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Incubation Center (MSME-IC) at 2nd floor La Tabacalera Building on December 15. PGIN collaborated with the Departments of Science and Technology (DOST), Trade and Industry (DTI), Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority […]
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DOT,PGIN lead ‘tourist rest area’ groundbreaking in Pagudpud
The province of Ilocos Norte will soon have a Tourist Rest Area (TRA) after Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, DOT Region I Director Joseph Francisco Ortega, Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, and Pagudpud Mayor Rafael Benemerito II led the groundbreaking ceremony for its construction in Saud Beach, Pagudpud on December 12. DOT Secretary Garcia-Frasco […]
Gov. Marcos Manotoc elected new RDC chair, hosts ExeCom meeting in Ilocos Norte
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, headed by Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, welcomed various local leaders in the Ilocos Region and representatives from the private sector for the Regional Development Council (RDC) Executive Committee Meeting held at the Sitio Remedios Resort in Currimao, Ilocos Norte, on November 22, 2022. The Regional Development Council is responsible […]
Gov. Marcos Manotoc sets investment priorities with local, global business leaders
Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc is relentless in making the province the “gateway of East Asia” and the “Commercial Hub of Northern Luzon” as he met with local and global leaders in business, trade, and commerce in Metro Manila from October 3 to 6, 2022. Persuading leaders from Filipino-Chinese, Korean, Taiwanese, and Japanese organizations […]
Ilocos Norte records P9.5 million potential sales at 33rd Philippine Travel Mart
The Province of Ilocos Norte has again carved its place among premiere tourist destinations in the Philippines as it recorded potential sales for trip tickets, accommodation, tour packages, transportation rentals, and events, including those of local products, amounting to Php 9.5 million during the 33rd Philippine Travel Mart from September 30 to October 2, 2022, […]
Ilocos Norte, La Union renew “I’m IN LUv” tourism partnership
Ilocos Norte and La Union aim to introduce additional markets, exchange new best practices, and create more opportunities for the stable recovery of tourism sectors in both provinces by renewing the Memorandum of Understanding for the “I’m IN LUV” marketing and promotions partnership on September 11, 2022, at Robinsons Place Ilocos. Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc […]
Gov. Matthew Marcos Manotoc pledges ‘safer,stronger’ Ilocos Norte in inaugural address
Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc pledged a “safer and stronger” province during his inaugural address, which he delivered after he took his oath of office on June 27, at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena in Laoag City. Three-term Ilocos Norte Governor, now Senator, Imee R. Marcos, administered his oath, as he was surrounded by […]
PGIN to boost fresh grad recruitment thru internship program
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), will launch its new internship package, titled “Work Readiness Program” (PGIN Jobstart), for top college graduates in the province from July to December 2022. “Work Readiness,” a six-month period of internship, aims to aid fresh college graduates in finding employment and […]
Ilocos Norte baseball team to compete in 2022 Little League PH National Finals
After dominating the North Luzon Qualifiers, the Ilocos Norte Little League Baseball team is now off to compete in the 2022 Little League Philippine Series National Finals in Dasmariñas, Cavite, from June 3 to 6, 2022. The Ilocos Norte baseball team won the recent Philippine Baseball League-Northern Luzon championship with a 16-0 victory in Ilagan […]
Ilocos Norte receives over P160 million worth of agri-fishery projects
The Province of Ilocos Norte receives a total of Php 161.32 million worth of agri-fishery projects during the “Awarding and Distribution of Department of Agriculture (DA) Interventions” at the Ilocos Norte Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Center in Laoag City on April 29, 2022. Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, along with Agriculture Secretary William D. Dar and […]









