URDANETA CITY, PANGASINAN – Eastern Communications, the pioneer telecommunications company in the Philippines, has taken another significant step to bolster its commitment to support the growth and digitalization of local micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) by extending its services in Pangasinan Province. To support Pangasinan’s vision of multiplying its economic opportunities and with the […]
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83-year-old farmer promotes organic farming to young Ilokanos
Mr. Angel Padron, an 83-year-old organic farmer from Brgy. Libtong, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, actively promoted organic farming to hundreds of young farmers during the 1st Provincial Organic Agriculture Congress at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena on January 17. He first began farming in 1956. In 2014, he became interested in organic farming. He was the […]
Ilocos Norte establishes an Incubation Center for MSMEs
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) amongst other government agencies launched the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Incubation Center (MSME-IC) at 2nd floor La Tabacalera Building on December 15. PGIN collaborated with the Departments of Science and Technology (DOST), Trade and Industry (DTI), Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority […]
Ilocos Norte now “GoWiFi” zone
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, in partnership with Globe Telecom, Inc., has launched its “GoWiFi” service in key locations in the province to bring free internet connection and accessible communication services to Ilokanos. Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc and Globe President and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Ernest Cu signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) at […]
Teacher from Ilocos Sur scores 3 online jobs through DICT’s Digital Jobs PH
VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur, Jan. 31 (PIA) – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Luzon Cluster I has been intensifying its commitment to strengthen the country’s gig economy through the conduct of more Digital Jobs PH Technical Trainings. In Vigan City, 19 triumphantly completed the Digital Jobs PH course on Social Media Marketing […]
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 […]
$300M wind farm breaks ground, reaffirms I. Norte as PHL’s renewables center
Energy Development Corporation (EDC) has celebrated today, April 17, the groundbreaking ceremony of a $300 million or about P12.3 billion wind power project to start operating next year in the town of Burgos, Ilocos Norte. Led by EDC President and Chief Operating Officer Richard Tantoco, the event was held in Burgos in the presence of […]
PGIN launches Robotics Camp 2012, exposes young students to engineering challenges
Fourteen teams from various secondary schools across Ilocos Norte are gaining experience in putting science, engineering and programming into practice in Robotics Camp 2012 sponsored by the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), December 5 to 7. Kicking off yesterday, the camp has two parts: the lecture and workshop from Dec. 5-6 at La Tabacalera […]
I. Norte celebrates groundbreaking for 20 MW solar farm, pushes to be PH’s renewable energy center
Working on Ilocos Norte’s goal for innovation and its advocacy for ‘green’ energy, Governor Imee R. Marcos finally breaks ground on a 20-megawatt (MW) Photovoltaic Power Plant in Brgy. Paguludan, Currimao, Ilocos Norte, along with the officials of Mirae Asia Energy Corporation (MAEC) headed by its Korean Chief Executive Officer Bae Jong Soo yesterday, November […]
Ilocos Norte inventors win big in regional contest
LAOAG CITY, Nov. 2 (PIA) — Inventors from Ilocos Norte won big in a prestigious regional invention contest recently. Engr Jose Zafaralia of Mariano Marcos State University in Batac City won under the utility model category for his ‘Engineered Kawayan Technology: Machines and Products-Bamboo splitting machine.’ Another winner, Engr. Reynold Caoili and Dr. Reynaldo Castro […]
