“Surround yourself with the dreamers and the doers, the believers and thinkers, but most of all, surround yourself with those who see the greatness within you, even when you don’t see it yourself” Edmund Lee Received a surprise call from a friend & COO colleague a few days ago, asking for guidance on who to hire […]
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“Bridging the Digital Divide As A Community Engagement Program”
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill En Elle International Outsourcing Corp., a start-up outsourcing provider has partnered with California Technological Care (CTC), a San Francisco-based nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the digital divide. The collaboration was solidified with the signing of a Memorandum […]
“Pamanuli…Pamanyuli” the Grand Post Pandemic SMA Reunion
“The older you get, the more important it is to know people you knew when.Amy Poehler My primary & secondary school alma mater, St. Mary’s Academy (SMA) of Bacolor, Pampanga was formerly known as Bacolor Catholic School. Founded in 1919 by the late Msgr. Pedro P. Santos, it was the first among three Benedictine schools […]
Resolutions Worth Attempting for the New Year
“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, […]
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 […]
