More than 70 athletes participated in the 1st Ilocos Norte Triathlon held March 30. The course challenged the athletes in swimming a distance of 1.5km in Currimao, cycling 40km from Currimao to Paoay, and running 10km around Paoay Lake.
Mayor BSL banks on performance record
DAGUPAN CITY – Mayor Benjamin S. Lim (BSL) considers the forthcoming May elections as a referendum on his accomplishments and the things he is set to do if elected to transform this city into a modern metropolis. Lim said it is becoming clear that his opponent is doing all the tricks available to discredit what […]
PGIN opens summer jobs for Ilocanos
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) announced the opening of summer jobs for Ilocanos in line with two employment programs reinforced through the ‘Task Force Trabaho’ (TFT). In a press conference last March 21, Governor Imee R. Marcos said that government offices in the province, including Capitol’s, are now offering short-term jobs through the […]
Gov. Imee inks EO to create task force on climate change for I. Norte; conference-workshop held
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) held yesterday, March 13, the first conference-workshop on climate change to formally kick-off Ilocos Norte climate change task force organized in line with Executive Order 149-13 signed by Governor Imee R. Marcos last February 27. The event themed “Rise to the Challenge of Climate Change”, now also the […]
Tourist arrivals rising ahead of Holy Week, summer in I. Norte
Tourists start to stream in once again to Ilocos Norte as the province prepares for Holy Week and the summer season, information from the Provincial Tourism Office (PTO) revealed. According to Xavier Ruiz of PTO, the surge consists of around 5,000 local and international tourists who came into the province during the previous long weekend […]
I. Norte tagged as the first fully ISO-certified province in the Philippines
A day before its 195th founding anniversary, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) received a positive verdict from an international certifying body, International Organization for Standardization (ISO), labeling Ilocos Norte as the first fully ISO-certified province in the Philippines today, February 1. Luisito Arada, head of the ISO audit team, made the announcement before […]
International rowing event to be held in Paoay Lake in January 2013
Paoay Lake – a beautiful 387-hectare body of water located a few kilometers south of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte – is selected to be the official venue for the 71st ARAE-FEARA International Regatta to be held from January 13 to January 20, 2013. The Amateur Rowing Association of the East-Far East Amateur Rowing Association, or […]
I. Norte to host PPSA Nationals shootfest
Hailed as the “Hub of the Practical Shooting Sport” in Northwestern Luzon, the Province of Ilocos Norte will host this year’s Philippine Practical Shooting Association (PPSA) Nationals: Senator Bongbong Marcos Cup scheduled November 26 to December 2, 2012 at the Marcos Combat Shooting Firing Range in Barangay Suba, Paoay, Ilocos Norte. A total of 600 […]
I. Norte to dish out Second Semana ti Ar-Aria Halloween Fest
Ilocos Norte is all set for its ultimate Halloween bash called Semana ti Ar-Aria starting Oct. 24 to Nov. 3. On its second time running, the said celebration will upgrade its lineup of activities as well as feature new kicks to intensify its spooktacular theme. Sine ng Masa, a program by the Film Development Council […]
La Union Surfing Bodies 2012
It’s La Union Surfing Break 2012. It’s La Union Surfing Bodies 2012. Meet the candidates for this year’s search which will be held on October 26,2012, 7PM, Urbiztondo, San Juan La Union. For the complete La Union Surfing Break 2012 schedule, follow the link.
