The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), through the Ilocos Norte Trade and Investment Promotions Office (INVEST), highlighted the Province’s bid as the Renewable Energy Capital of Southeast Asia at the forum titled “Powering Progress: National and Local Government Synergy in Renewable Energy Investment Facilitation,” held at Royale Palm Resort Hotel and Business Center in […]
Ilocos Norte
PGIN boosts agricultural sustainability with expanded irrigation systems
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte has opened newly constructed and rehabilitated irrigation systems in eight (8) towns in the province, providing thousands of farmers with improved access to water for their crops. From 2024 to date, PGIN has constructed and rehabilitated 526 units of small far reservoirs, dredged over 31,000 meters of irrigation canals, […]
Ilocos Norte recognized at the 1st Gawad Bayanihan sa Pamumuhunan Awards
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) was recognized at the inaugural “Gawad Bayanihan sa Pamumunuhan: Pagkilala sa Natatanging Kahusayan sa Pagsusulong ng Pamumuhunan” on March 13, at the Malacañang Palace, further solidifying its role as a key driver of development. The award, given by the Department of Trade and Industry and the Board of […]
Ilokano designers showcase ‘inabel’ creations at Miss Ilocos Norte 2024 preliminaries
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte organized the Inabel Designer Showcase where Ilokano designers exhibited their garments worn by Miss Ilocos Norte 2024 candidates as part of the preliminaries of the pageant at the Balai San Nicolas on May 15. 23 designers re-imagined the Philippine Kimona using inabel textiles and incorporating the rich cultural heritage […]
Ilocos Norte features rich culinary landscape thru first-ever ‘Grill’IN!’
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, through the Ilocos Norte Tourism Office (INTO), launched the first ever Grill’IN! BBQ and Food Festival as part of this year’s provincial fiesta celebration at Sexy Beach, Municipality of Pasuquin, on May 11. Attended by food and music enthusiasts along with different provincial officials, this debut gave emphasis on […]
Sky Pasada launches new Ilocos Norte-Batanes route
Sky Pasada, a regional airline, has expanded its services with the maiden flight of a new route connecting Ilocos Norte and Batanes on May 4, at Laoag International Airport. Known as the “jeepney in the sky,” Sky Pasada is a 15-seater airline that continues to connect travelers to unique and off-the-beaten-path destinations in northern Luzon […]
Ilocos Norte vows emphasis on religion, art during prov’l fiesta
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, through the Ilocos Norte Tourism Office (INTO) promised a month of faith and creativity as the province prepares for Ilocos Norte’s annual festival— the 2024 La Virgen Milagrosa Provincial Fiesta. With activities ranging from mass and processions to pageants and fashion shows, the province aims to touch the potential […]
PGIN distributes almost 20 M worth of assistance thru ‘Agri ka Dito!’
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, led by Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, distributed almost Php 20 million worth of assistance to farmers and fisherfolks in the province through the “Agri ka Dito!” program, at the Ilocos Norte Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Center (INAFEC) on April 25. “Agri ka Dito!” is the flagship program in agriculture […]
Ilocos Norte ‘more than 100% ready’ to host R1AA 2024
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, through the Ilocos Norte Sports Development Office, confirmed that the province is fully equipped to accommodate the 14 participating schools divisions in the Region 1 Athletic Association Meet, which is set to happen from April 21 to 27, 2024. Ilocos Norte Sports Development Officer, Ms. Helen Domingo, asserted that […]
PGIN, Ilokano farmers secure partnership for white onion sale
Farmers in the municipality of Bacarra, through the assistance of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, have secured a partnership to supply an institutional buyer in Canlubang, Laguna, with white onion products from Ilocos Norte. The province is a top producer of high-value agricultural crops, including garlic and onion; thus, this new partnership marks a […]
