After six years of having no RDC Chairperson for Region 1, finally the Office of the President, with Pres. Rodrigo Duterte appointed Mayor Juan Carlos Sison Medina of Vigan, Ilocos Sur as the RDC-1 Chairperson. Mayor Medina was among the nominees for the position submitted to the office of the President during the RDC Reorganization […]
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PGIN to partner with nat’l agencies, upgrade Currimao port for cruise ship industry
Governor Imee R. Marcos said that the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), the Department of Tourism (DOT), and the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) will be partnering to improve the Port of Currimao, Ilocos Norte, at the onset of cruise ship arrivals. She shared this in a press conference inside Star Cruises’ Superstar Virgo, which […]
Region 1 economy still in good shape
“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 […]
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 […]
