The Provincial Veterinary Office of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte along with local bird watchers continues to monitor the migratory birds that flock at the Paoay Lake National Park in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. According to Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Loida Valenzuela, ‘the monitoring of the migratory birds is important since we can devise preventive measures […]
Ilocos Norte celebrates 194th founding anniversary, opens Capitol to the public
Following the success of last year’s ‘Open Capitol’ program, the people of the province of Ilocos Norte join in unity for the second time on February 2, as the provincial government celebrates its 194th Foundation Anniversary. Gov. Imee R. Marcos said she will personally lead the celebration on Thursday where over 10, ooo people are […]
Paddle boarding in Paoay Lake
Activities at the Paoay Lake National Park in Ilocos Norte continue to evolve as the Provincial Government exerts more effort to realize its grand tourism master plan. Here, a couple of stand up paddle (SUP) surfers traverse the freshwater lake which has an estimated area of 380 hectares. The lake is also host to some […]
PED says Ilocos Norte likely to achieve MDG target on education in 2015 – Nearly 10, 000 scholarhips awarded in 2011
One of the main thrust of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte’s Millennium Development Goals is to ensure that all children, boys and girls alike will be able to complete a full course of primary schooling. In doing so, the vision of universal primary education to be extended among children in all corners of the […]
Bakbakan Sa Norte
The main bout dubbed as “Bakbakan Sa Norte” featuring Silvester Lopez, the WBC Silver Superflyweight Champion and challenger Chatpayak Sitnarits
Bangui, Pagudpud waves attract Int’l kitesurfing superstars
Foreign sports enthusiasts and professionals continue to eye Ilocos Norte’s beaches as the best destination in the country as they continue to arrive in the province for extreme water sports experience. Recently, Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee R. Marcos welcomed international extreme water sports superstar Pete Cabrinha and his team last November 12 for a week […]
Gov. Imee awards land titles to 1,635 beneficiaries of ‘Titulo a Natalged’
“This is a dream come true!” This was the statement of a teary eyed Mr. Toribio Viernes of Brgy. Tamdagan, Vintar, Ilocos Norte when he received his real property original certificate through the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte’s project ‘Titulo a Natalged: Sagut ken Ilokano’ last November 14 at the Centennial Arena, Laoag City. The […]
IN prepares for 1st ‘Tan-ok ni Ilocano’ festival; 21 towns and 2 cities performs in one big stage
Aimed to present a lively combination of age- old and contemporary festivals, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte is all set to display Ilocano talents from all over the province in its first, yet grandiose ‘festival of festivals’ dubbed as ‘Tan-ok ni Ilocano’. Tan-ok ni Ilocano is a showcase of festival dances from the 21 […]
Baguio City garners first world record
BAGUIO CITY, Oct. 30 (PIA) — It’s now official, the Ten Commandments Tablet donated to the city government has made it to the Guinness Book of World Records. Erected at the Dominican Heritage Hill and Prayer Mountain, it stands majestically at 152.90 square meters (1,645 ft.) and is now considered the tallest Ten Commandments Tablet […]
Nat’l Stats Center opens in Pangasinan
Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. commended the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) for the support and trust it has given to Pangasinan thru the establishment of the National Statistical Information Center (NSIC) satellite, the first in Luzon and in the entire Region I and the sixth in the country. During the formal launching and blessing […]
