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 […]
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PGIN rekindles Ilocano heritage through ILEA Bazaar
Governor Imee R. Marcos graced the launching of the “Imee-Carry-All bag” on the second day of the Ilocano Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Association (I.L.E.A.) Bazaar at the La Tabacalera Function Hall, Laoag City, last August 24. Ms. Mary Anne Macaraeg, the president of ILEA, Angel Lao, Ilocos Norte’s Travel Mart representative, mayors from different municipalities, and other […]
US ambassador to Philippines visits Ilocos Norte
U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Harry K. Thomas Jr. started his visit to Ilocos Norte through a courtesy call to Gov. Imee R. Marcos at the Ilocos Norte Provincial Capitol on August 24, 2012 together with the rest of the American delegation from the U.S. Embassy. Ambassador Thomas was designated by US President Barack Obama […]
PGIN unveils housing projects for government employees
The provincial government of Ilocos Norte, along with housing developers and Pag-IBIG held unveiling and groundbreaking rites for its housing programs which aim to benefit local government workers, teachers, and other government employees, last August 8. Governor Imee R. Marcos, together with Laoag City Mayor, Michael Farinas, Provincial Administrator, Atty. Windell Chua, Home Development Mutual […]
PGIN, IBM hold 5-day job fair for call center agents
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte and the International Business Machine (IBM)started hosting a five day job opportunity fair for aspiring call center agents to promote professional advancement for the Ilocano youth from July 16 to July 20, 2012. Mr. Eric L. Pascua of the Provincial Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Ilocos Norte said […]
“DPWH-made calamity” bridge renders travelers stranded
The DPWH bridge construction and poor planning of the alternative road caused inconvenience for travellers passing through Bangui in Ilocos Norte. Manila North Road Buagao Bridge, has been under construction since February of this year and while a previous alternate road provided by DPWH was set on the riverbed itself, this eventually filled with water […]
Typhoon Dindo lashes at Ilocos Norte
The Province of Ilocos Norte is experiencing heavy rains under Public Storm Signal No. 2 as it continues to be affected by Typhoon “Dindo” (international codename: Doksuri) the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said today, in its 1:30 pm report. Rising floodwater has been reported in Ngabangab and Poblacion Pasuquin, while bridges in […]
Eco walk calls for ‘green economy,’ ease on environmental risks in I. Norte
To increase environmental awareness and hoist issues to the community that malign the natural resources of the province, the DENR- Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) Ilocos Norte recently organized an Eco Walk on Monday morning, June 18, 2012 in line to the environment month celebration. With more or less 1, ooo participants coming […]
I. Norte’s top protected landscape hosts Environment Month launch
In its bid to intensify safeguarding of one of Ilocos Norte’s top protected landscape—the Paoay Lake National Park (PLNP), the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) Ilocos Norte recently launched here the month- long celebration of the Environment Month. With PENRO employees in full force alongside Ilocos Norte Water District (INWD) and Provincial Veterinary […]
