The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) today unveiled a new tourism advertisement for the province, set in iconic local landmarks and starring the character “Lolita,” a sexagenarian who has traveled to Ilocos Norte in search of adventure. Produced by PGIN, through the Ilocos Norte Tourism Office, and directed by Mr. Jerrold Tarog, Ilocos Norte’s […]
Ilocos Norte PESO readies Labor Day activities
The Provincial Public Employment Service Office (PESO) is now preparing a series of activities to celebrate Labor Day on May 1, 2022. As a prelude to Labor Day, the PESO teamed up with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in hosting a Virtual Employment Coaching session on April 27, 2022, to assist job seekers […]
Ilocos Norte opens first floating playground in Northern Luzon
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte will open the first floating playground in Northern Luzon at the Paoay Lake, near the Malacañang ti Amianan, in Barangay Suba, Paoay, on January 30. Dubbed “Paoay Lake Water Park,” the 4200-square meter inflatable boasts gigantic slides, swings, launchers, and an inflatable pool. The Bali-inspired “I’m IN Lounge” by […]
Mayor orders border closure to non-essential travels, stranded residents
March 28, 2020 – Starting today, Baguio City will no longer allow entry of non-essential travellers including stranded residents from other provinces except Benguet. Mayor Benjamin Magalong issued the order yesterday as a measure to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The ban will be effective for the next two week and will […]
Barangay in Ilocos Sur town now under extreme enhanced community quarantine
MAGSINGAL, Ilocos Sur, Mar. 24 (PIA) – Governor Ryan Luis Singson placed the entire barangay of San Vicente in this town under extreme enhanced community quarantine starting Tuesday, March 24 as a precautionary measure against the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This was bared by Governor Singson in a press conference […]
PGIN to offer free medical trips
To address the suspension of public transportation services in line with the national government’s efforts to abate the spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), the Metro Ilocos Norte Council (MINC), in partnership with the Provincial Resiliency Office of the Provincial Government will provide free transportation services for health personnel and medical patients starting tomorrow, March […]
Bayambang is on TOTAL LOCKDOWN effective 12:01 AM, March 21, 2020
The municipality of Bayambang, a first class municipality of the province of Pangasinan advised the public that the municipality is on total lockdown effective March 21, 2020, 12:01 AM. No one is allowed to enter or exit the municipality until March 28, 2020 notice from the government. This advisory is in response to the confirmatjon […]
Ilocos Norte remains COVID-free
In light of the global outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) which affects the Philippines, Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc confirmed in a press conference yesterday that Ilocos Norte remains free from the disease. “This week, we have one person under investigation (PUI) who later tested negative. At present, we also have several potentially-under monitoring but […]
Newly-elected ARGIO officers take oath
ARGIO-1 GENERAL ASSEMBLY – Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Regional Director and Association of Regional Government Information Officers-Region 1 (ARGIO-1) Adviser Jennilyne Role presides the General Assembly of the organization on February 18, 2020 held at the Conference Room of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in San Fernando City, La Union. (BAB/PIA-1)[/caption]SAN FERNANDO CITY, Feb. 20 […]
600 individuals join post-Valentine celeb through youth-organized fun run
In time of Valentine celebration, around 600 individuals participated in the province-wide “Taray ni Ayat” (Run for Love) fun run activity at the Robinsons Place Ilocos, San Nicolas, last February 15. Started in 2016, the annual “Taray ni Ayat” is a co-organized activity of the Ilocos Norte Youth Development Office (INYDO), Sangguniang Kabataan–Ilocos Norte, and […]
