LAOAG CITY – The Laoag International Airport is now in the process of acquiring more lots for its planned expansion this year following the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) approval of around PHP900 million for the site acquisition. Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc confirmed this on Monday as he reported the airport expansion project aims […]
Tourism
DOT,PGIN lead ‘tourist rest area’ groundbreaking in Pagudpud
The province of Ilocos Norte will soon have a Tourist Rest Area (TRA) after Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, DOT Region I Director Joseph Francisco Ortega, Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, and Pagudpud Mayor Rafael Benemerito II led the groundbreaking ceremony for its construction in Saud Beach, Pagudpud on December 12. DOT Secretary Garcia-Frasco […]
Ilocos Norte records P9.5 million potential sales at 33rd Philippine Travel Mart
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, […]
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 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 […]
Dagupan City celebrates Arts Month thru ‘Darapilan’
DAGUPAN CITY, Feb. 20 (PIA) – In celebration of the National Arts Month this February, the city government of Dagupan and the Dagupan City National High School (DCNHS) staged an art exhibit dubbed as ‘Darapilan’. Teacher-in-Charge Widmark Balmores said the exhibit, housed at the DCNHS’ old main building, aims to promote arts to the public […]
Baguio cancels Panagbenga opening parade, big events amid nCoV threats
BAGUIO CITY, Jan. 31 (PIA) — The Panagbenga 2020 opening Street Dance Parade set this Saturday (February 1) is cancelled as part of pre-emptive measures taken to protect the people from the 2019 Novel Corona Virus (nCoV). The decision was arrived at during an interagency meeting today (Friday) spearheaded by the Department of Health-Cordillera and […]
Ilocos Norte tourism sustains results of 2012 “Paoay Kumakaway!” campaign
In January 2012, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) filmed the “Paoay Kumakaway!” (PK) tourism brand to showcase the province’s natural and manmade wonders on local and international television. Production was done by award-winning director Mark Meily and his wife, Lee, a renowned cinematographer. Joining them were filmmakers from the Creative Media and Film […]
Luxury cruise line to boost Ilocos Norte’s tourism economy
Governor Imee R. Marcos welcomed last March 20 the maiden arrival of Star Cruises’ Superstar Virgo, a Hong Kong-owned luxury cruise ship, to the Port of Currimao, Ilocos Norte. “We are honored by this auspicious occasion,” she said, “I’m thrilled to have this opportunity and certainly hopeful that you will be open and patient with […]
Tri Ilocos Norte “Tinman” to boost sports tourism
Around 185 triathletes took part in the fifth Tri-Ilocos Norte last March 18, organized by TriSports Solutions Inc.(TSI), Tri North (an Ilocos Norte-based triathlon club) and the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN). The triathlon was first held in 2013, to build up the province in terms of “sports tourism” to the rest of the […]
