CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION – In line with the vision of the City of San Fernando, La Union (CSFLU) to become the premier capital city of Ilocandia by 2020, the City Government of San Fernando spearheaded by the Information Technology Section headed by Germie Deang, information technology officer will capitalize on Information and […]
San Fernando Mayor to boost of more bountiful vegetable harvest
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union-Thirty three farmers here who participated in a season-long field school on integrated pest management for lowland vegetable production demonstration, were lauded by City Mayor Pablo C. Ortega, after a Field Day/ harvesting activity that was held in Barangay Bangbangolan, yesterday. Mayor Ortega, who went with vice Mayor Herminigildo Gualberto and […]
SOPA 2012: Governor Marcos announces the establishment of Task Force Trabaho
On her State of the Province Address, Governor Imee Marcos announced the establishment of Task Force Trabaho(TFT) which aims to provide job information and assistance to students, employers and potential entrepreneurs in one office, one website, one bus that will visit every barangay. Governor Marcos called on the Province’s partners in business, the Philippine and […]
PGIN launches Robotics Camp 2012, exposes young students to engineering challenges
Fourteen teams from various secondary schools across Ilocos Norte are gaining experience in putting science, engineering and programming into practice in Robotics Camp 2012 sponsored by the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), December 5 to 7. Kicking off yesterday, the camp has two parts: the lecture and workshop from Dec. 5-6 at La Tabacalera […]
I. Norte celebrates groundbreaking for 20 MW solar farm, pushes to be PH’s renewable energy center
Working on Ilocos Norte’s goal for innovation and its advocacy for ‘green’ energy, Governor Imee R. Marcos finally breaks ground on a 20-megawatt (MW) Photovoltaic Power Plant in Brgy. Paguludan, Currimao, Ilocos Norte, along with the officials of Mirae Asia Energy Corporation (MAEC) headed by its Korean Chief Executive Officer Bae Jong Soo yesterday, November […]
Governor forges ties with PENRO, created local greening program
In her bid to restore the primary watersheds of the province, the provincial government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) through Gov. Imee R. Marcos forged ties recently with the DENR- Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office to create a local greening project. Dubbed as PGIN Greening Program: Pasantaken ti Ilocos Norte (Beautify the North), the localized […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ilocos Norte inventors win big in regional contest
LAOAG CITY, Nov. 2 (PIA) — Inventors from Ilocos Norte won big in a prestigious regional invention contest recently. Engr Jose Zafaralia of Mariano Marcos State University in Batac City won under the utility model category for his ‘Engineered Kawayan Technology: Machines and Products-Bamboo splitting machine.’ Another winner, Engr. Reynold Caoili and Dr. Reynaldo Castro […]
