DAGUPAN CITY, July 29 (PIA) – The provincial government of Pangasinan, in partnership with the University of the Philippines (UP), holds an inaugural lecture on Federalism on Friday. Dr. Prospero De Vera, vice-president for Public Affairs of UP, is the invited resource person to discuss the current burning issue which is in connection with the […]
Ilocos Norte PNP records P1.9M-worth illegal drugs seized, 170 persons arrested in 6 months
The Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office (INPPO) has already seized a total of 1,893,386.05 peso-worth of drugs over the past six months since January this year, according to its biannual report. Data shows that 315 grams of shabu and five grams of marijuana were confiscated mostly from top drug personalities, through buy-bust operations, raids and […]
Gov. Imee Marcos attends global leaders’ event in Singapore
Further enriching her knowledge on strategizing the development of Ilocos Norte, Gov. Imee R. Marcos attended the World City Summit Mayors Forum (WCSMF) in Singapore yesterday, July 10. The WCSMF is an annual by-invitation only global event for leaders to have discourse on urban issues and share their experiences and best practices in terms of […]
Claveria drug bust intel came from populace, INPPO to continue anti-illegal drugs campaign
Acting Philippine National Police (PNP) Provincial Director Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. shared that information allowing the recent 180-kg methamphetamine or “shabu” drug bust came primarily from the community and was collated by the PNP Anti-Illegal Drugs Group (AIDG). The Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office (INPPO) was then tapped alongside the Cagayan Police Provincial Office […]
PGIN promotes growing coffee, to give assistance to interested farmers
As it continues to enhance agricultural development in Ilocos Norte, the Provincial Government through the Special Projects and Development Office (SPDO) promotes planting coffee and vows to provide assistance to interested farmers. SPDO Head Edwin Cariño urged local farmers to engage in coffee production as it does not require much water supply and other planting […]
Ilocos Norte to hold 2nd Water Summit, to form federation for effective water management
With the looming threats of climate change, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) in coordination with the Ilocos Norte Water District (INWD) is gearing up for the 2nd Water Summit to be held on March 22, 2016 at Plaza del Norte Convention Center. “The summit is a follow-up to the same event held last […]
Ilocos Norte’s agriculture program prioritizes climate change mitigation
With the adverse impact of climate change in Ilocos Norte, the provincial government intensifies its efforts in addressing the issues faced by the farming communities caused by severe drought. Through its flagship agriculture program dubbed as ‘Paspas Dur-as Biag ti Away!’ the Provincial Government ofIlocos Norte (PGIN) visits various agricultural communities in the province to […]
Accenture branch opens in Ilocos Norte, offers 5,000 jobs
Accenture, one of the world’s largest management consulting, technology services and outsourcing companies, finally opened its branch in Ilocos Norte on March 4, 2016 and is set to offer 5,000 jobs in the next few years. Governor Imee Marcos said that this large operation will bring more quality jobs to people in the province, as […]
Ilocos Norte to boost ‘sports tourism’ potential, to host bigger triathlon event
Ultimately highlighting the province’s famous tourist sites, the ‘Tri Ilocos Norte,’ is once again set to hit the roads on March 19, 2016 as it is expected to bring a bigger boost to the ‘sports tourism’ potential of Ilocos Norte. Now on its fourth edition, Tri Ilocos Norte is a triathlon competition jointly organized by […]
Panagbenga 2016 – Schedule Of Activities
It’s that time of the year again when the flowers bloom and we celebrate what we call the “Panagbenga” also known as the Baguio Flower Festival. Here’s the schedule of events for the Month-Long festivity – Panagbenga 2016: February 1, 2016 Grand Opening Parade: Drum and Lyre Competition- Elementary Division Location: Panagbenga Park, Session Road-Magsaysay […]
