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The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte has partnered with Philippine Airlines (PAL) to launch direct flights between Cebu and Laoag on December 15, to enhance air travel options for passengers. In May 2023, PAL successfully conducted a promotional flight carrying the airline’s executives and influencers from Cebu to attend the “Himala sa Buhangin Arts and … Read more
The renowned Naismith Trophy of the FIBA World Cup is now in Ilocos Norte as part of a nationwide tour, before becoming the sought-after prize among 32 teams competing in the highly anticipated 2023 edition of the basketball tournament starting on August 25 here in the Philippines. With Filipino GILAS ambassador and PBA legend Arwind … Read more
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) received critical government funding amounting to P68 million from the Office of the President’s Socio-Civic Projects Fund as President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. visits Ilocos Norte, today, following the devastation caused by Super Typhoon “Egay.” On June 26, ST “Egay” battered Ilocos Norte for two (2) days, reaching … Read more
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), in cooperation with the Department of Education (DepEd)-Schools Division of Ilocos Norte, is hosting the Pre-National Qualifying Meet (PNQM) for Cluster 1, a newly-introduced tier of the Palarong Pambansa, from July 17 to 20, 2023. A total of 1,200 student athletes and 117 sports officials from Cluster 1, … Read more
AC Energy Corporation (ACEN), a listed energy platform under the Ayala Group, inaugurated their latest 160-megawatts wind farm project in Ilocos Norte, last May 19, with President Ferdinand “Bong-Bong” Marcos Jr., and Energy Secretary, Raphael P. Lotilla leading the ceremony. Situated in Pagudpud town, the Balaoi-Caunayan wind farm is considered the largest of its kind … Read more
81 Ilokano job seekers were hired on-the-spot during the “Naruay a Panggedan” Job Fair of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), organized by its Provincial Public Employment Service Office (PESO), held at Robinsons Mall Expansion Activity Area, San Nicolas, on April 15. The said activity is part of the Provincial PESO’s Employment Facilitation Strategy … Read more
After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) gears up for the 10th “Tan-ok ni Ilocano: Festival of Festivals” (The Greatness of the Ilocano), the grandest cultural festivity, on February 24 at the newly refurbished Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium in Laoag City. The return of “Tan-ok” is … Read more
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) 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