Highlighting its “Paskua Mi Ditoy” (Pasko Namin Dito) Christmas tourism brand, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) held the annual Solid North Tupig Cook-Off on December 21, in front of the Paoay Church. This year’s competition was divided into three categories: non-professional and school, professional, and local government unit (LGU). The Divine Word College […]
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Gov’t communicators told to continue inspiring people
DAGUPAN CITY, December 22 (PIA) – “Don’t give a man a fish, but teach him how to fish,” said Undersecretary Jose Mari Oquiñena, Director-General of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) before a gathering of information officers from the 35 government line agencies in Pangasinan. Oquiñena, who swore-in the newly-elected officers of Pangasinan Association of Government […]
National Rated woodpushers join 7th GATE Cup Open Chess Tournament
Lingayen – Governor Amado T. Espino, (GATE) Jr. has expressed gratitude to chess players and enthusiasts from Pangasinan and other provinces and cities in the country for their “unwavering support and appreciation to chess clinics and tournaments of Pangasinan Chess Festival (PCF) sponsored by his administration since 2007.” Addressing over 200 participants during the opening […]
Ilocos Norte unveils Migrant’s Monument, honors global Ilocanos
With the immense contribution of the Ilocano Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to the development of the province, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) unveiled the Ilocano Migrant’s Monument along the Airport Road in Laoag City today, December 18, 2015. The sculptures were created by Renato Ong, an artist from Dingras, Ilocos Norte, who revealed […]
Ilocos Norte kicks off ‘Paskua Mi Ditoy’ celeb, lights up traditional Christmas belen
Highlighting its festive and unique traditions in celebrating the Christmas season, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte officially opened the ‘Paskua Mi Ditoy’ (This is how we celebrate Christmas), the province’s annual series of activities to celebrate the holiday season. On December 9, crowds gathered in front of the Ilocos Norte Provincial Capitol to witness […]
So, Who’s Afraid of Retirement?
Having attended several retirement parties this past month made me ponder on what many of us look forward to after retirement. Based upon the speeches of the honorees and well-wishers, I’ve found that many of us look forward to spending retirement years by enjoying quality time with our families, friends and relatives and giving ourselves the […]
eBayanihan System for Disaster Preparedness Launched
Another mobile and web based disaster management system allowing citizens to contribute and receive disaster related information , dubbed eBayanihan, was launched in Bauang July 21. “One could use his/her own mobile to send SMS and submit Citizen Reports, through Mobile Applications with quick access to reporting and trough the Web,” Dr. Regina Justina Estuar, […]
PGIN strengthens support to Ilocano farmers, launches KSK program
Over 50 Ilocano farmers will be undergoing a 12-week training on advanced agricultural technology as Governor Imee R. Marcos in partnership with SM Foundation launched the batch 94 of the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) training program on July 15 at VL Farms, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. “We aim to upgrade the quality of agriculture in […]
LGU-Pangasinan and UP Ink tie-up to promote history and culture
The Provincial Government of Pangasinan and the University of the Philippines signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on June 18 at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City for the establishment of Pangasinan Study Center and other collaborative efforts to promote the culture and history of the province. Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. […]
PGIN Task Force Trabaho offers first free masonry training in N. Luzon
First time in Northern Luzon, a free six-month training for basic masonry will be offered by the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) Task Force Trabaho to at least 30 Ilocano youth starting July this year in Paoay. According to Mr. June Arvin Gudoy, Head of PGIN Communications and Media Office, the program is in […]
