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The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) has strengthened its partnership with the Municipal Government of Paoay and the Paoay Sand Dunes Service Cooperative through a Memorandum of Agreement to promote and preserve “iconic” tourist attractions in the town. Paoay is home to the Paoay Lake National Park and the Paoay Sand Dunes, both regarded … Read more
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), through the Office of the Provincial Agriculture (OPAg), held its 1st Provincial Organic Agriculture Congress at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena, on January 17. The hosting of the event is in accordance with Republic Act No. 10068, which was designed to promote, propagate, develop, and put into practice … Read more
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) continues the “Libreng Sakay Program” this year as the the Metro Ilocos Norte Council (MINC) led the distribution of “free ride” stubs at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena on January 11. A total of 780 recipients, composed of indigent students, senior citizens (SC), and persons with disabilities (PWDs) … Read more
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 … Read more
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, through the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Office, led the distribution of “COVID-19 Recovery Assistance” and “Mataginayon a Progreso Assistance” to over 300 Ilokano entrepreneurs at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena on January 5. 298 sari-sari store owners from the municipalities of Nueva Era, Adams, Pinili, Marcos, Pagudpud, … Read more
Urdaneta City, Pangasinan — The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Pangasinan started the first week of the new year with a blast, meeting with partners to forge relationships for this year’s upcoming projects. Leading the Department is Regional Director and concurrent PARPO II Maria Ana B. Francisco and PARPO I and concurrent Special Assistant to … Read more
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 … Read more
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, headed by Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, welcomed various local leaders in the Ilocos Region and representatives from the private sector for the Regional Development Council (RDC) Executive Committee Meeting held at the Sitio Remedios Resort in Currimao, Ilocos Norte, on November 22, 2022. The Regional Development Council is responsible … Read more
Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc is relentless in making the province the “gateway of East Asia” and the “Commercial Hub of Northern Luzon” as he met with local and global leaders in business, trade, and commerce in Metro Manila from October 3 to 6, 2022. Persuading leaders from Filipino-Chinese, Korean, Taiwanese, and Japanese organizations … Read more
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, … Read more