The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, in partnership with Dovetail Social, an Australia-based cafe by Filipina-Australian chef, Rejoice Thomson, launched the first-ever Ilocos Norte Coffee and Food Festival at the St. Augustine Church in Paoay town on December 13 and 14. Chef Rejoice Thomson is a Filipino culinary expert who has won distinctions, such as […]
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Ilocos Norte welcomes Cebu-Laoag maiden flight
The Province of Ilocos Norte welcomed the maiden flight of Philippine Airlines’ new Cebu-Laoag route, connecting the urban hub of Cebu and Laoag City this morning, December 15. This initiative led by the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) aims to bolster the existing connection between Cebu and Ilocos Norte provinces, enhancing tourism, business, and […]
PGIN receives outstanding anti-drug abuse council awards
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) received the Outstanding Anti-drug Abuse Council Awards during the Department of Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) “2023 Drug Prevention and Control Week Celebration and Regional Awarding Ceremony” in San Fernando, La Union, on November 24. The Drug Prevention and Control Week Celebration is an annual event of DILG […]
Brewing Excitement: Ilocos Norte’s Inaugural Coffee and Food Festival
In Laoag City, excitement is brewing as nearly 40 participants, including 23 exhibitors from different local areas, prepare for Ilocos Norte’s inaugural coffee and food festival. Scheduled for December 13-14 at the picturesque Arte Luna near the historic Paoay Church Complex, this event promises to be a vibrant celebration of local flavors and talents. CJ […]
PGIN partners with Harbor Star: Ilocos Norte’s Bislak River restoration inaugurated
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) has formally inaugurated the Bislak River Restoration Project through a ceremonial dredging at Brgy. 14 Buyon, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, on November 22. The event was highlighted by the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between PGIN and and the project’s official contractor, Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc., […]
Ilocos Norte declared bird flu-free
Ilocos Norte has been officially declared free of Avian Influenza or bird flu, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). In February of this year, the DA identified Region I as one of the nine (9) regions that recorded cases of infection. The towns of Sarrat, Bacarra, Pasuquin, and Laoag City were classified as affected […]
PGIN recognizes Ilokano business innovators
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), through the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Office (MSMEO), recognized Ilokano innovators in the awarding of “Adal ken Sirmata Mentoring Program: Search for the Best Business Concept” at the MSME Incubation Center on November 14. The “Search for the Best Business Concept” aims to grant aspiring entrepreneurs the […]
Ilocos Norte to host NBTC North Luzon championship
The province of Ilocos Norte will host the prestigious National Basketball Training Center (NBTC)-North Luzon Regional Championship in January 2024. This announcement of Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc in a press conference and media gathering on November 16 at the Premiere Café of SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena in Pasay City cements the status of […]
PGIN conducts “Capitolympics” to strengthen camaraderie and teamwork among government workers
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), headed by Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, is conducting the week-long “Capitolympics” at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena in Laoag City which started on November 6. A word play combining the words “Capitol” and “Olympics,” the sporting event kicked off with a grueling match between Cluster H’s Violet Team […]
Ilocos Norte celebrates Halloween thru coastal-themed bash
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) led the Halloween celebration in the province through the annual “Semana ti Ar-aria Festival,” hosting various activities for locals and visitors. “We look forward to this week full of holidays starting today. On behalf of your Provincial Government and as your Governor, I wish you all a happy […]
