The Provincial Government of Pangasinan and the University of the Philippines signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on June 18 at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City for the establishment of Pangasinan Study Center and other collaborative efforts to promote the culture and history of the province. Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr. […]
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PGIN Task Force Trabaho offers first free masonry training in N. Luzon
First time in Northern Luzon, a free six-month training for basic masonry will be offered by the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) Task Force Trabaho to at least 30 Ilocano youth starting July this year in Paoay. According to Mr. June Arvin Gudoy, Head of PGIN Communications and Media Office, the program is in […]
Typhoon Dindo lashes at Ilocos Norte
The Province of Ilocos Norte is experiencing heavy rains under Public Storm Signal No. 2 as it continues to be affected by Typhoon “Dindo” (international codename: Doksuri) the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said today, in its 1:30 pm report. Rising floodwater has been reported in Ngabangab and Poblacion Pasuquin, while bridges in […]
Eco walk calls for ‘green economy,’ ease on environmental risks in I. Norte
To increase environmental awareness and hoist issues to the community that malign the natural resources of the province, the DENR- Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) Ilocos Norte recently organized an Eco Walk on Monday morning, June 18, 2012 in line to the environment month celebration. With more or less 1, ooo participants coming […]
I. Norte’s top protected landscape hosts Environment Month launch
In its bid to intensify safeguarding of one of Ilocos Norte’s top protected landscape—the Paoay Lake National Park (PLNP), the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) Ilocos Norte recently launched here the month- long celebration of the Environment Month. With PENRO employees in full force alongside Ilocos Norte Water District (INWD) and Provincial Veterinary […]
Scientists excited over humpback whales sighted in Pagudpud
Local fisherman spotted several whales very near the shore in Barangay Pasaleng in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte last April 2. In fear that they were stranded in the area, they immediately alerted the authorities. The whales however were in no danger and they moved farther in the sea but close enough for the people to enjoy […]
Ilocos Norte celebrates 194th founding anniversary, opens Capitol to the public
Following the success of last year’s ‘Open Capitol’ program, the people of the province of Ilocos Norte join in unity for the second time on February 2, as the provincial government celebrates its 194th Foundation Anniversary. Gov. Imee R. Marcos said she will personally lead the celebration on Thursday where over 10, ooo people are […]
PED says Ilocos Norte likely to achieve MDG target on education in 2015 – Nearly 10, 000 scholarhips awarded in 2011
One of the main thrust of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte’s Millennium Development Goals is to ensure that all children, boys and girls alike will be able to complete a full course of primary schooling. In doing so, the vision of universal primary education to be extended among children in all corners of the […]
Gov. Imee awards land titles to 1,635 beneficiaries of ‘Titulo a Natalged’
“This is a dream come true!” This was the statement of a teary eyed Mr. Toribio Viernes of Brgy. Tamdagan, Vintar, Ilocos Norte when he received his real property original certificate through the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte’s project ‘Titulo a Natalged: Sagut ken Ilokano’ last November 14 at the Centennial Arena, Laoag City. The […]
IN prepares for 1st ‘Tan-ok ni Ilocano’ festival; 21 towns and 2 cities performs in one big stage
Aimed to present a lively combination of age- old and contemporary festivals, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte is all set to display Ilocano talents from all over the province in its first, yet grandiose ‘festival of festivals’ dubbed as ‘Tan-ok ni Ilocano’. Tan-ok ni Ilocano is a showcase of festival dances from the 21 […]
