The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) partnered with the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) to launch “One Town One Technology” (OTOTech), an innovative approach in managing technologies for business entrepreneurship. OTOTech aims to benefit local government units (LGUs) in Ilocos Norte through developing technologies for agro-entrepreneurship, agro-tourism, fisheries, education, and business. It is a […]
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“Pinak Best” products to be showcased at QC Trade Fair
Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) joined the Producer to Consumer Trade at the Quezon City Hall through the “Pinak Best Products” booth set up by the Small Medium Enterprise (SME) Office. The trade show ran from August 30-31, a result of the partnership between Provincial Governor Imee R. Marcos and Quezon City Mayor Herbert […]
Ilocos Norte declares Congressman Fariñas as “Persona non Grata”
The Ilocos Norte Provincial Board or Sangguniang Panlalawigan today approved Resolution No. 2017-06081, which declares 1st District rep. Rodolfo “Rudy” C. Fariñas as “persona non grata.” The resolution is sponsored by SP Member and Lawyer Vicentito “Toto” M. Lazo and Vice Governor Angelo Marcos Barba. Technically, the legal term “persona non grata” means “unwelcome person,” […]
Ilocano tobacco farmers urge release of ‘Ilocos 6’
Tobacco farmers in Ilocos Norte expressed their support for the release of six employees of the Provincial Government who were detained at the House of Representatives last May 29, following the third Congressional hearing about the province’s use of its Tobacco Excise Tax or Republic Act (RA) 7171. The said fund was used to purchase […]
Ilocos Norte posts 6% increase in Holy Week tourist arrivals, 103% in two years
Ilocos Norte welcomed a total of 472,989 day visitors last Holy Week, April 10-16, posting a 6% increase compared to the same period last year with a record of 444,980. The 2017 figure also shows a 103% increase in just two years, with 232,678 arrivals recorded in 2015. Categorized as people who visit the Ilocos […]
Ilocos Norte yields 295 tech-voc scholar grads
Accomplished through the “Iskolar ni Manang Imee” technical-vocational scholarship program, the “tech-voc roadmap” of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) produced a total of 295 graduates for this quarter of 2017. Though launched in 2012 by Governor Imee R. Marcos, the “Iskolar” program only began including tech-voc courses in 2015. As of the second […]
“Taray ni Ayat” to raise funds for future youth development programs
The Ilocos Norte Youth and Development Office (INYDO), formerly SIRIB, will be holding the “Taray ni Ayat” fun run on February 18 to promote community involvement and participation among the youth. Mr. Weenter Ventura, Executive Director of INYDO and communications manager of the Sirib Ilokano Kabataan Association (SIKA) said that the activity came from Sirib […]
Claveria drug bust intel came from populace, INPPO to continue anti-illegal drugs campaign
Acting Philippine National Police (PNP) Provincial Director Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. shared that information allowing the recent 180-kg methamphetamine or “shabu” drug bust came primarily from the community and was collated by the PNP Anti-Illegal Drugs Group (AIDG). The Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office (INPPO) was then tapped alongside the Cagayan Police Provincial Office […]
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 […]
