“We are optimistic that the region’s economy will continue to grow and surpass its previous performance as we integrate into the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) and take advantage of the opportunities being brought about by the Duterte administration,” said Dir. Nestor G. Rillon of NEDA Regional Office 1 during the GRDP News Conference held at […]
Economy
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 […]
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 […]
‘Tiendaan ni Gob’ opens, features innovative Ilocos products
Hundreds of people participated in the opening of ‘Tiendaan ni Gob’ on Tuesday, February 2 at the Ilocos Norte Dap-ayan wherein various local products from the different cities and municipalities of the province will be displayed until Friday, February 5. The annual event, which was launched in 2012, is part of the provincial government’s efforts […]
Ilocos Norte to transport 20k kilos of garlic to Manila
Agricultural economy in Ilocos Norte shows promise as the first order of garlic from Metro Manila has been placed amounting to 20,000kg, according to Mr. Edwin Carino of the Provincial Special Project for Development Office (SPDO). In line with its flagship program “Paspas Dur-as Biag ti Away!” (rapid development for rural areas), the Provincial Government […]
PGIN strengthens support to Ilocano farmers, launches KSK program
Over 50 Ilocano farmers will be undergoing a 12-week training on advanced agricultural technology as Governor Imee R. Marcos in partnership with SM Foundation launched the batch 94 of the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) training program on July 15 at VL Farms, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. “We aim to upgrade the quality of agriculture in […]
PGIN Task Force Trabaho offers first free masonry training in N. Luzon
First time in Northern Luzon, a free six-month training for basic masonry will be offered by the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) Task Force Trabaho to at least 30 Ilocano youth starting July this year in Paoay. According to Mr. June Arvin Gudoy, Head of PGIN Communications and Media Office, the program is in […]
Ilocos Norte ensures success in hosting APEC meeting
As the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) gears up for the influx of tourists for the summer season, Governor Imee R. Marcos kicks off the preparation to ensure success of the province’s hosting of the Expert Group on New and Renewable Energy Technologies (EGNRET), a subcommittee of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), set on […]
Ilocos Norte to host APEC meeting, to develop a road map in ‘doubling goal of generating renewable energy’
At least 70 international delegates and members of the Expert Group on New and Renewable Energy Technologies (EGNRET), a subcommittee of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), will converge on April 13-16 in Ilocos Norte to discuss and conduct workshops in ‘doubling the APEC region’s goal of generating renewable energy.’ Governor Imee R. Marcos said that […]
City offers “Libreng-Sakay” to tourist destinations
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION – The City Government of San Fernando led by Mayor Pablo C. Ortega, through the City Information and Tourism Section conducted the “Libreng-Sakay” (free ride) daily to La Union Botanical Garden (LUBG) and La Union Science Centrum and Museum (LUSCM) from April 21 to May 31, 2014. Libreng-Sakay, is […]
