As the Province of Ilocos Norte prepares for the Lenten season, thousands of Ilocano devotees are expected to join the procession of the revered Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno of Quiapo or Black Nazarene at 3 p.m. on March 27, Friday around the city of Laoag. “Considered by many Filipinos as miraculous, with the ability to […]
Ilocos Norte to host APEC meeting, to develop a road map in ‘doubling goal of generating renewable energy’
At least 70 international delegates and members of the Expert Group on New and Renewable Energy Technologies (EGNRET), a subcommittee of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), will converge on April 13-16 in Ilocos Norte to discuss and conduct workshops in ‘doubling the APEC region’s goal of generating renewable energy.’ Governor Imee R. Marcos said that […]
New Sirib campaign aims to teach volunteers on how to keep peers on track
Ilocos Norte’s Provincial Education Department, Provincial Employment and Service Office, and Sirib Youth Office in cooperation with Sirib Ilocano Kabataan Association (SIKA) will be holding for the first time a peer counseling seminar and workshop to raise awareness about depression and mental health among teens and young adults. Dubbed as Sanggir Iti Agtutubo ti Kailokuan […]
City offers “Libreng-Sakay” to tourist destinations
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION – The City Government of San Fernando led by Mayor Pablo C. Ortega, through the City Information and Tourism Section conducted the “Libreng-Sakay” (free ride) daily to La Union Botanical Garden (LUBG) and La Union Science Centrum and Museum (LUSCM) from April 21 to May 31, 2014. Libreng-Sakay, is […]
Island cruise, Dagupan’s newest attraction
DAGUPAN CITY, August 15 (PIA) – Expect Dagupan to draw more tourism activities with its “island tours” which will take tourists on a cruise to the island villages. The island cruise will be launched in October in time for the opening of the Dagupan Product Center and the “Rimat Ti Amianan” (Treasures of the North) […]
All systems go on climate change campaign in Region 1
SAN FERNANDO CITY, Aug 4 (PIA) – It’s all systems go for the regional launch of the government’s climate change advocacy campaign which the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) jointly mounted since early this year. The campaign will be launched in San Fernando City in La Union, […]
Vigan City continues to court support for Top 14 slot
VIGAN CITY, ILOCOS SUR, July 20 (PIA) – Vigan hopes to get the support from any of the seven countries that did not make it to the top 21 eliminations in the New7 Wonder Cities search on July 7. Edgar de la Cruz, Vigan city tourism officer, said the cities of Athens, Greece; Casablanca, Morocco; […]
PhilSci scholarship application now open
SAN FERNANDO CITY, July 13 (PIA)- The Philippine Science High School in Ilocos is now accepting application for scholarship for school year 2014-2015. Larry L. Cabatic, campus director, has advised parents to encourage their children to submit their application for the National Campus Examination (NCE) on or before August 15. Examination is on October 4. […]
NEDA Board approves Laoag City bypass link road project
Together with six (6) crucial projects that will greatly help facilitate and fast-track the needed infrastructure-support of the economy, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, during its meeting chaired by President Benigno S. Aquino III, approved the Laoag City by-pass road project. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the approved projects aim […]
Social media effective tool against crime says La Union police
SAN FERNANDO CITY July 11 (PIA) – For the La Union PNP, a slightly higher crime volume in the province for the first semester at 2,512 compared to only 2,492 during the same period last year was a result of a new crime-monitoring system. Supt. Julius Suriben, San Fernando city’s police chief, credits the power […]
