The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Region I in partnership with the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) hosted the 26th Regional Indigenous Peoples’ Summit, the largest gathering of Indigenous Peoples’ (IP) in Region I on October 20 to 21, 2023 at People’s Center, Nueva Era, Ilocos Norte. With the theme, “Pagpapayaman ng Pamanang […]
Ilocos Norte
PNP turns over 28 new patrol vehicles to Ilocos Norte
Through the initiative of Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte coordinated with the office of Senator Imee R. Marcos and 1st District Representative Congressman Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos to provide 28 new patrol vehicles to Philippine National Police stations across the province. The PNP National Headquarters turned over the 28 new […]
PAL to inaugurate Cebu-Laoag route
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte has partnered with Philippine Airlines (PAL) to launch direct flights between Cebu and Laoag on December 15, to enhance air travel options for passengers. In May 2023, PAL successfully conducted a promotional flight carrying the airline’s executives and influencers from Cebu to attend the “Himala sa Buhangin Arts and […]
FIBA World Cup trophy arrives in Ilocos Norte
The renowned Naismith Trophy of the FIBA World Cup is now in Ilocos Norte as part of a nationwide tour, before becoming the sought-after prize among 32 teams competing in the highly anticipated 2023 edition of the basketball tournament starting on August 25 here in the Philippines. With Filipino GILAS ambassador and PBA legend Arwind […]
Ilocos Norte’s Inabel Center to strengthen local textile industry
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), through the Ilocos Norte Tourism Office, in collaboration with the Second District Congressional Office and the Municipal Government of Pinili, officially inaugurated the Pinili Inabel Center in time for the 99th birthday celebration of Ilokano master weaver and National Living Treasure, Nana Magdalena Gamayo, in Pinili town, on […]
Ilocos Norte gets gov’t aid after typhoon Egay’s devastation
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) received critical government funding amounting to P68 million from the Office of the President’s Socio-Civic Projects Fund as President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. visits Ilocos Norte, today, following the devastation caused by Super Typhoon “Egay.” On June 26, ST “Egay” battered Ilocos Norte for two (2) days, reaching […]
“Egay” leaves P3.2 billion damage in Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Norte has sustained P3,206,700,006.00 (P3.2 billion) in infrastructural and agricultural damages due to Super Typhoon (ST) “Egay” (International Name: Doksuri) according to the partial and estimated data from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) dated today, July 28. Losses in infrastructure have reached P2.8 billion, while the agriculture sector has suffered […]
Ilocos Norte hosts 2023 Palarong Pambansa Cluster 1 Qualifying Meet
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), in cooperation with the Department of Education (DepEd)-Schools Division of Ilocos Norte, is hosting the Pre-National Qualifying Meet (PNQM) for Cluster 1, a newly-introduced tier of the Palarong Pambansa, from July 17 to 20, 2023. A total of 1,200 student athletes and 117 sports officials from Cluster 1, […]
Gov. Marcos Manotoc leads RDC-1 2nd Quarter Meeting in Ilocos Norte
Regional Development Council-1 (RDC) Chairperson, Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, along with RDC-1 Vice-Chairperson Mrs. Irenea B. Ubungen, led the RDC 2nd Quarter Full Council Meeting for the Calendar Year 2025 at the Fort Ilocandia Resort and Hotel in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, on June 27. Presidential Assistant for Northern Luzon, ASec. Ana Carmela Ventura-Remigio, and […]
Largest wind farm in PH inaugurated in Ilocos Norte
AC Energy Corporation (ACEN), a listed energy platform under the Ayala Group, inaugurated their latest 160-megawatts wind farm project in Ilocos Norte, last May 19, with President Ferdinand “Bong-Bong” Marcos Jr., and Energy Secretary, Raphael P. Lotilla leading the ceremony. Situated in Pagudpud town, the Balaoi-Caunayan wind farm is considered the largest of its kind […]
