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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 […]

Ilocos Norte hosts 2023 Palarong Pambansa Cluster 1 Qualifying Meet

The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), in cooperation with the Department of Education (DepEd)-Schools Division of Ilocos Norte, is hosting the Pre-National Qualifying Meet (PNQM) for Cluster 1, a newly-introduced tier of the Palarong Pambansa, from July 17 to 20, 2023. A total of 1,200 student athletes and 117 sports officials from Cluster 1, […]

Gov. Marcos Manotoc leads RDC-1 2nd Quarter Meeting in Ilocos Norte

Regional Development Council-1 (RDC) Chairperson, Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, along with RDC-1 Vice-Chairperson Mrs. Irenea B. Ubungen, led the RDC 2nd Quarter Full Council Meeting for the Calendar Year 2025 at the Fort Ilocandia Resort and Hotel in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, on June 27. Presidential Assistant for Northern Luzon, ASec. Ana Carmela Ventura-Remigio, and […]

Largest wind farm in PH inaugurated in Ilocos Norte

AC Energy Corporation (ACEN), a listed energy platform under the Ayala Group, inaugurated their latest 160-megawatts wind farm project in Ilocos Norte, last May 19, with President Ferdinand “Bong-Bong” Marcos Jr., and Energy Secretary, Raphael P. Lotilla leading the ceremony. Situated in Pagudpud town, the Balaoi-Caunayan wind farm is considered the largest of its kind […]

Cebu Pacific is “IN”

Cebu Pacific (CEB) officially resumed its Manila-Laoag flight operations at the Laoag International Airport today. The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), through Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, with the joint efforts of the Metro Ilocos Norte Council (MINC) and Ilocos Norte Tourism Office, has successfully collaborated with CEB to launch a daily flight to and […]

Ilocos Norte pursues stronger relation, eyes new investment with sister-province

The Province of Ilocos Norte pursues stronger relation and eyes new investments with the Province of Shandong, as its delegation met with government officials, leaders of state-owned enterprises, and partner university during the first day of their trade mission in the People’s Republic of China. Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, along with representatives of food and […]

Ilocos Norte renews partnership with China

Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc remains committed to renewing the province’s partnership with the People’s Republic of China, as he met with Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian at the Ambassador’s Official Residence in Makati City, Metro Manila yesterday. Gov. Marcos Manotoc and Ambassador Huang set expectations in mutual sectors namely, tourism, agriculture, […]