For 63-year-old Henry G. Yaplito, serving Ilocos Norte as a tourism ambassador, specifically as a guide at the Taoid Museum of the Ilocano Cordilleras, is an interesting learning experience. Yaplito is a retired medical overseas Filipino worker (OFW). Originally from Iloilo City, he met his wife in Saudi Arabia where they had both worked at […]
Economy of Ilocos Region accelerates by 8.4 percent
The economy of Region I accelerated by 8.4 percent in 2016 from 5.4 percent in 2015. The faster performance of the region’s economy in 2016 was due to the accelerated growths in the Industry and Services. Services contributed the largest share in the region’s output in 2016 at 51.2 percent. The Industry, on the other […]
Ilocos Norte posts 6% increase in Holy Week tourist arrivals, 103% in two years
Ilocos Norte welcomed a total of 472,989 day visitors last Holy Week, April 10-16, posting a 6% increase compared to the same period last year with a record of 444,980. The 2017 figure also shows a 103% increase in just two years, with 232,678 arrivals recorded in 2015. Categorized as people who visit the Ilocos […]
Ilocano cops honored thru PNP awards, renew commitment to provincial dev’t efforts
Fourteen Ilocano police officers were honored by the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) and the Ilocos Norte Provincial Police Office (INPPO) during the Philippine National Police (PNP) Awards on February 5 held at the Provincial Capitol grounds. The awarding rites, which also recognized outstanding police stations and civic volunteer groups, was held as part […]
PGIN holds Chinese New Year bazaar alongside 198th foundation celebration
In line with Governor Imee R. Marcos’ vision to showcase the diverse roots of Ilocano culture, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) will conduct a Chinese New Year bazaar, the “Barrio Tsicano,” this February 5-8 at the Ilocos Norte Dap-ayan. A Chinese New Year celebration alongside the provincial foundation anniversary celebration is fitting, as […]
‘Tiendaan ni Gob’ opens, features innovative Ilocos products
Hundreds of people participated in the opening of ‘Tiendaan ni Gob’ on Tuesday, February 2 at the Ilocos Norte Dap-ayan wherein various local products from the different cities and municipalities of the province will be displayed until Friday, February 5. The annual event, which was launched in 2012, is part of the provincial government’s efforts […]
Ilocos Norte to transport 20k kilos of garlic to Manila
Agricultural economy in Ilocos Norte shows promise as the first order of garlic from Metro Manila has been placed amounting to 20,000kg, according to Mr. Edwin Carino of the Provincial Special Project for Development Office (SPDO). In line with its flagship program “Paspas Dur-as Biag ti Away!” (rapid development for rural areas), the Provincial Government […]
Fifth tupig cook-off highlights Ilocos Norte’s “Paskua Mi Ditoy”
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 […]
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 […]
