Following the success of last year’s ‘Open Capitol’ program, the people of the province of Ilocos Norte join in unity for the second time on February 2, as the provincial government celebrates its 194th Foundation Anniversary. Gov. Imee R. Marcos said she will personally lead the celebration on Thursday where over 10, ooo people are […]
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Paddle boarding in Paoay Lake
Activities at the Paoay Lake National Park in Ilocos Norte continue to evolve as the Provincial Government exerts more effort to realize its grand tourism master plan. Here, a couple of stand up paddle (SUP) surfers traverse the freshwater lake which has an estimated area of 380 hectares. The lake is also host to some […]
PED says Ilocos Norte likely to achieve MDG target on education in 2015 – Nearly 10, 000 scholarhips awarded in 2011
One of the main thrust of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte’s Millennium Development Goals is to ensure that all children, boys and girls alike will be able to complete a full course of primary schooling. In doing so, the vision of universal primary education to be extended among children in all corners of the […]
Bakbakan Sa Norte
The main bout dubbed as “Bakbakan Sa Norte” featuring Silvester Lopez, the WBC Silver Superflyweight Champion and challenger Chatpayak Sitnarits
Lopez TKO’s Thai challenger in the 1st round
Ilocos Norte – The fight is over before the first round is finished. Silvester Lopez, the WBC Silver Superflyweight Champion knocked Chatpayak Sitnarits at 1:22 seconds in the first round. The Thai challenger failed to make the count as he lay motionless in the canvass even after referee Virgilio Garcia finished his count. Sitnarits fell […]
Bangui, Pagudpud waves attract Int’l kitesurfing superstars
Foreign sports enthusiasts and professionals continue to eye Ilocos Norte’s beaches as the best destination in the country as they continue to arrive in the province for extreme water sports experience. Recently, Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee R. Marcos welcomed international extreme water sports superstar Pete Cabrinha and his team last November 12 for a week […]
Gov. Imee awards land titles to 1,635 beneficiaries of ‘Titulo a Natalged’
“This is a dream come true!” This was the statement of a teary eyed Mr. Toribio Viernes of Brgy. Tamdagan, Vintar, Ilocos Norte when he received his real property original certificate through the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte’s project ‘Titulo a Natalged: Sagut ken Ilokano’ last November 14 at the Centennial Arena, Laoag City. The […]
IN prepares for 1st ‘Tan-ok ni Ilocano’ festival; 21 towns and 2 cities performs in one big stage
Aimed to present a lively combination of age- old and contemporary festivals, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte is all set to display Ilocano talents from all over the province in its first, yet grandiose ‘festival of festivals’ dubbed as ‘Tan-ok ni Ilocano’. Tan-ok ni Ilocano is a showcase of festival dances from the 21 […]
Tan-ok ni Ilocano Festival 2011
Dancers from Ilocos Norte are all dressed up for rehearsals of the “Tan-ok ni Ilocano Festival of Festivals” a showcase of festival dances from the 21 municipalities and 2 cities of Ilocos Norte to be held Nov. 12 in Laoag City.
Gov. Espino undersocres the importance of statistics
Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. underscored the importance of statistics in everyday life describing it as “source of useful information necessary for existence.” The Governor made the statement during the culmination and awarding rites ending the month-long celebration of the 22nd National Statistics Month today, November 4, at the Pangasinan Training Center and Development Center […]
