Highlighting its “Paskua Mi Ditoy” (Pasko Namin Dito) Christmas tourism brand, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) held the annual Solid North Tupig Cook-Off on December 21, in front of the Paoay Church. This year’s competition was divided into three categories: non-professional and school, professional, and local government unit (LGU). The Divine Word College […]
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Ilocos Norte unveils Migrant’s Monument, honors global Ilocanos
With the immense contribution of the Ilocano Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to the development of the province, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) unveiled the Ilocano Migrant’s Monument along the Airport Road in Laoag City today, December 18, 2015. The sculptures were created by Renato Ong, an artist from Dingras, Ilocos Norte, who revealed […]
Ilocos Norte kicks off ‘Paskua Mi Ditoy’ celeb, lights up traditional Christmas belen
Highlighting its festive and unique traditions in celebrating the Christmas season, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte officially opened the ‘Paskua Mi Ditoy’ (This is how we celebrate Christmas), the province’s annual series of activities to celebrate the holiday season. On December 9, crowds gathered in front of the Ilocos Norte Provincial Capitol to witness […]
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 welcomes Black Nazarene, thousands expected to pay homage
As the Province of Ilocos Norte prepares for the Lenten season, thousands of Ilocano devotees are expected to join the procession of the revered Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno of Quiapo or Black Nazarene at 3 p.m. on March 27, Friday around the city of Laoag. “Considered by many Filipinos as miraculous, with the ability to […]
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 […]
New Sirib campaign aims to teach volunteers on how to keep peers on track
Ilocos Norte’s Provincial Education Department, Provincial Employment and Service Office, and Sirib Youth Office in cooperation with Sirib Ilocano Kabataan Association (SIKA) will be holding for the first time a peer counseling seminar and workshop to raise awareness about depression and mental health among teens and young adults. Dubbed as Sanggir Iti Agtutubo ti Kailokuan […]
All systems go on climate change campaign in Region 1
SAN FERNANDO CITY, Aug 4 (PIA) – It’s all systems go for the regional launch of the government’s climate change advocacy campaign which the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) jointly mounted since early this year. The campaign will be launched in San Fernando City in La Union, […]
PhilSci scholarship application now open
SAN FERNANDO CITY, July 13 (PIA)- The Philippine Science High School in Ilocos is now accepting application for scholarship for school year 2014-2015. Larry L. Cabatic, campus director, has advised parents to encourage their children to submit their application for the National Campus Examination (NCE) on or before August 15. Examination is on October 4. […]
