“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”Mahatma Gandhi At St. Mary’s Academy in my hometown of Bacolor, in the early years of honing my writing skills, I vividly remember during high school days, our renowned english teachers (Mr Erlinda Cortes, Mrs Ludy Paladin etc), right after the much-awaited Christmas break, […]
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Year End Parties Should Be Much Anticipated NOT Dreaded
“Everyone wants to be appreciated, so if you appreciate someone, don’t keep it a secret.” – Mary Kay Ash Year-end parties can be the best opportunity for employees and employers alike. A year end celebration or to some it could actually be a Christmas Party, is a good way to make your team feel valued. Parties […]
Ilokano designers showcase ‘inabel’ creations at Miss Ilocos Norte 2024 preliminaries
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte organized the Inabel Designer Showcase where Ilokano designers exhibited their garments worn by Miss Ilocos Norte 2024 candidates as part of the preliminaries of the pageant at the Balai San Nicolas on May 15. 23 designers re-imagined the Philippine Kimona using inabel textiles and incorporating the rich cultural heritage […]
Ilocos Norte features rich culinary landscape thru first-ever ‘Grill’IN!’
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, through the Ilocos Norte Tourism Office (INTO), launched the first ever Grill’IN! BBQ and Food Festival as part of this year’s provincial fiesta celebration at Sexy Beach, Municipality of Pasuquin, on May 11. Attended by food and music enthusiasts along with different provincial officials, this debut gave emphasis on […]
Sky Pasada launches new Ilocos Norte-Batanes route
Sky Pasada, a regional airline, has expanded its services with the maiden flight of a new route connecting Ilocos Norte and Batanes on May 4, at Laoag International Airport. Known as the “jeepney in the sky,” Sky Pasada is a 15-seater airline that continues to connect travelers to unique and off-the-beaten-path destinations in northern Luzon […]
Ilocos Norte vows emphasis on religion, art during prov’l fiesta
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, through the Ilocos Norte Tourism Office (INTO) promised a month of faith and creativity as the province prepares for Ilocos Norte’s annual festival— the 2024 La Virgen Milagrosa Provincial Fiesta. With activities ranging from mass and processions to pageants and fashion shows, the province aims to touch the potential […]
PGIN distributes almost 20 M worth of assistance thru ‘Agri ka Dito!’
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, led by Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, distributed almost Php 20 million worth of assistance to farmers and fisherfolks in the province through the “Agri ka Dito!” program, at the Ilocos Norte Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Center (INAFEC) on April 25. “Agri ka Dito!” is the flagship program in agriculture […]
Ilocos Norte ‘more than 100% ready’ to host R1AA 2024
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, through the Ilocos Norte Sports Development Office, confirmed that the province is fully equipped to accommodate the 14 participating schools divisions in the Region 1 Athletic Association Meet, which is set to happen from April 21 to 27, 2024. Ilocos Norte Sports Development Officer, Ms. Helen Domingo, asserted that […]
PGIN, Ilokano farmers secure partnership for white onion sale
Farmers in the municipality of Bacarra, through the assistance of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, have secured a partnership to supply an institutional buyer in Canlubang, Laguna, with white onion products from Ilocos Norte. The province is a top producer of high-value agricultural crops, including garlic and onion; thus, this new partnership marks a […]
PGIN’s cash-for-work promotes environmental preservation
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) spearheaded by Gov. Matthew Marcos Manotoc led a series of cash-for-work payout distribution on April 2 as Ilokano farmers concluded their environmental preservation services. PGIN, in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development, allotted a budget for the program totaling to Php 54,810,900.00 which helped 13,212 […]
