The Province of Ilocos Norte has again carved its place among premiere tourist destinations in the Philippines as it recorded potential sales for trip tickets, accommodation, tour packages, transportation rentals, and events, including those of local products, amounting to Php 9.5 million during the 33rd Philippine Travel Mart from September 30 to October 2, 2022, […]
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Gov. Matthew Marcos Manotoc pledges ‘safer,stronger’ Ilocos Norte in inaugural address
Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc pledged a “safer and stronger” province during his inaugural address, which he delivered after he took his oath of office on June 27, at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena in Laoag City. Three-term Ilocos Norte Governor, now Senator, Imee R. Marcos, administered his oath, as he was surrounded by […]
PGIN to boost fresh grad recruitment thru internship program
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), will launch its new internship package, titled “Work Readiness Program” (PGIN Jobstart), for top college graduates in the province from July to December 2022. “Work Readiness,” a six-month period of internship, aims to aid fresh college graduates in finding employment and […]
Ilocos Norte baseball team to compete in 2022 Little League PH National Finals
After dominating the North Luzon Qualifiers, the Ilocos Norte Little League Baseball team is now off to compete in the 2022 Little League Philippine Series National Finals in Dasmariñas, Cavite, from June 3 to 6, 2022. The Ilocos Norte baseball team won the recent Philippine Baseball League-Northern Luzon championship with a 16-0 victory in Ilagan […]
Ilocos Norte receives over P160 million worth of agri-fishery projects
The Province of Ilocos Norte receives a total of Php 161.32 million worth of agri-fishery projects during the “Awarding and Distribution of Department of Agriculture (DA) Interventions” at the Ilocos Norte Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Center in Laoag City on April 29, 2022. Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, along with Agriculture Secretary William D. Dar and […]
Ilocos Norte launches new tourism ad starring “Lolita”
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) today unveiled a new tourism advertisement for the province, set in iconic local landmarks and starring the character “Lolita,” a sexagenarian who has traveled to Ilocos Norte in search of adventure. Produced by PGIN, through the Ilocos Norte Tourism Office, and directed by Mr. Jerrold Tarog, Ilocos Norte’s […]
Ilocos Norte PESO readies Labor Day activities
The Provincial Public Employment Service Office (PESO) is now preparing a series of activities to celebrate Labor Day on May 1, 2022. As a prelude to Labor Day, the PESO teamed up with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in hosting a Virtual Employment Coaching session on April 27, 2022, to assist job seekers […]
Ilocos Norte opens first floating playground in Northern Luzon
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte will open the first floating playground in Northern Luzon at the Paoay Lake, near the Malacañang ti Amianan, in Barangay Suba, Paoay, on January 30. Dubbed “Paoay Lake Water Park,” the 4200-square meter inflatable boasts gigantic slides, swings, launchers, and an inflatable pool. The Bali-inspired “I’m IN Lounge” by […]
Mayor orders border closure to non-essential travels, stranded residents
March 28, 2020 – Starting today, Baguio City will no longer allow entry of non-essential travellers including stranded residents from other provinces except Benguet. Mayor Benjamin Magalong issued the order yesterday as a measure to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The ban will be effective for the next two week and will […]
PGIN to offer free medical trips
To address the suspension of public transportation services in line with the national government’s efforts to abate the spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), the Metro Ilocos Norte Council (MINC), in partnership with the Provincial Resiliency Office of the Provincial Government will provide free transportation services for health personnel and medical patients starting tomorrow, March […]
