An international call center is expanding in Ilocos Norte after taking interest on the province’s efforts to become an Information Technology – Business Process Management (IT-BPM) destination. A major IT-BPM provider, Expert Global Solutions (EGS) cites the availability of quality talent and supportive local government as the major factors contributing to their decision to set […]
I. Norte raises PHL flag made of ‘abel Iloko’ for Independence Day
LAOAG CITY, June 12 (CMO)—A Philippine flag that is made of the Ilocano heritage fabric, ‘abel Iloko’ (or inabel) became the main attraction of the Province of Ilocos Norte’s celebration of the 115th Philippine Independence day. Held this morning at the open-air Provincial Capitol grounds, the ceremony was joined by contingents from all municipalities, military […]
Operation Baklas 2013: ‘Sagip puno tanggal pako’ pre-empts tree injuries in I. Norte
The DENR- Ilocos Norte led operation baklas 2013 was a success. This is the pronouncement made by Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Juan P. de los Reyes, Jr. during the culmination of the baklas operations here, joined in by some 500 individuals coming from different government agencies and non government organizations of the province. […]
PGIN: More health volunteers to further MDGs
In line with its goal of accomplishing its Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte seeks to further increase the deployment of its Barangay Health Workers (BHWs). BHWs are government-supported workers who focus on managing health-related issues on the barangays of their designation. One BHW corresponds to 20 households in […]
$300M wind farm breaks ground, reaffirms I. Norte as PHL’s renewables center
Energy Development Corporation (EDC) has celebrated today, April 17, the groundbreaking ceremony of a $300 million or about P12.3 billion wind power project to start operating next year in the town of Burgos, Ilocos Norte. Led by EDC President and Chief Operating Officer Richard Tantoco, the event was held in Burgos in the presence of […]
CSF receives Silver Trailblazer Award at PGS KickOff
The City of San Fernando, La Union with the vision to be the Premier Capital City of Ilocandia by 2020 showcased its progress in its Performance Governance System Pathway through their performance reporting during the Public Governance Forum with the theme: “KickOff: The Race to 2015” on March 19, 2013 at the Edsa Shangri-La Manila, […]
“Floating book shop” arriving in San Fernando port
A ship which serves as an “ambassador of goodwill and international relations,” will arrive in San Fernando City and stay docked from May 22 to June 4, 2013, for the general public. The vessel, named MV Logos Hope is following its predecessor, MV Doulos which visited San Fernando in 1996, 2000 and 2001. Logos ship […]
CDF conducts bamboo arts and handicrafts lecture and forum
The City Government of San Fernando, through the Office of the City Agriculturist and in partnership with the Office of the City Administrator, City Planning and Development and City ENRO, initiated the Bamboo Arts and Handicrafts Lecture and Forum with the objective of strengthening the city’s new OTOP, the KAWAYAN. On April 3, 2013, a […]
PGIN welcomes SEAIR’s first flight to Laoag
Executives of the Filipino-owned Southeast Asian Airlines Inc. (SEAIR) were welcomed by the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte as it launched its first ever flight from Manila Domestic Airport to Laoag International Airport (LIA) last April 4. Utilizing an Airbus Industrie A320, the inaugural flight was led by SEAIR Chief Executive Officer Olive Ramos who, […]
It’s green and go for world-famous Bangus Festival
DAGUPAN CITY – It’s all systems go for the world-famous Bangus Festival, according to Councilor Alvin Coquia, who was designated by Mayor Benjie S. Lim as this year’s festival hermano mayor. Coquia said the highlights and sidelights of this year’s festival will revolve on the Lim administration working slogan “Our City, Our Shared Responsibility.” To […]
