Bauang, La Union – Hon. Henry A. Bacurnay, Jr., Acting Mayor, welcomed former secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Dr. William Dollente Dar; together with the CEO of Prasad Seeds Philippines Incorporated, Mr. Hemanth Karumanchi, during their courtesy call to the municipality. Dr. William D. Dar hopes to form a collaboration with LGU Bauang and […]
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PGIN conducts “Capitolympics” to strengthen camaraderie and teamwork among government workers
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), headed by Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, is conducting the week-long “Capitolympics” at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena in Laoag City which started on November 6. A word play combining the words “Capitol” and “Olympics,” the sporting event kicked off with a grueling match between Cluster H’s Violet Team […]
Ilocos Norte celebrates Halloween thru coastal-themed bash
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) led the Halloween celebration in the province through the annual “Semana ti Ar-aria Festival,” hosting various activities for locals and visitors. “We look forward to this week full of holidays starting today. On behalf of your Provincial Government and as your Governor, I wish you all a happy […]
IN hosts 2023 regional IP summit
The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Region I in partnership with the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) hosted the 26th Regional Indigenous Peoples’ Summit, the largest gathering of Indigenous Peoples’ (IP) in Region I on October 20 to 21, 2023 at People’s Center, Nueva Era, Ilocos Norte. With the theme, “Pagpapayaman ng Pamanang […]
PNP turns over 28 new patrol vehicles to Ilocos Norte
Through the initiative of Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte coordinated with the office of Senator Imee R. Marcos and 1st District Representative Congressman Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos to provide 28 new patrol vehicles to Philippine National Police stations across the province. The PNP National Headquarters turned over the 28 new […]
PAL to inaugurate Cebu-Laoag route
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte has partnered with Philippine Airlines (PAL) to launch direct flights between Cebu and Laoag on December 15, to enhance air travel options for passengers. In May 2023, PAL successfully conducted a promotional flight carrying the airline’s executives and influencers from Cebu to attend the “Himala sa Buhangin Arts and […]
FIBA World Cup trophy arrives in Ilocos Norte
The renowned Naismith Trophy of the FIBA World Cup is now in Ilocos Norte as part of a nationwide tour, before becoming the sought-after prize among 32 teams competing in the highly anticipated 2023 edition of the basketball tournament starting on August 25 here in the Philippines. With Filipino GILAS ambassador and PBA legend Arwind […]
Ilocos Norte’s Inabel Center to strengthen local textile industry
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), through the Ilocos Norte Tourism Office, in collaboration with the Second District Congressional Office and the Municipal Government of Pinili, officially inaugurated the Pinili Inabel Center in time for the 99th birthday celebration of Ilokano master weaver and National Living Treasure, Nana Magdalena Gamayo, in Pinili town, on […]
Ilocos Norte gets gov’t aid after typhoon Egay’s devastation
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) received critical government funding amounting to P68 million from the Office of the President’s Socio-Civic Projects Fund as President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. visits Ilocos Norte, today, following the devastation caused by Super Typhoon “Egay.” On June 26, ST “Egay” battered Ilocos Norte for two (2) days, reaching […]
“Egay” leaves P3.2 billion damage in Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Norte has sustained P3,206,700,006.00 (P3.2 billion) in infrastructural and agricultural damages due to Super Typhoon (ST) “Egay” (International Name: Doksuri) according to the partial and estimated data from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) dated today, July 28. Losses in infrastructure have reached P2.8 billion, while the agriculture sector has suffered […]
