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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
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
Ilocos Norte and La Union aim to introduce additional markets, exchange new best practices, and create more opportunities for the stable recovery of tourism sectors in both provinces by renewing the Memorandum of Understanding for the “I’m IN LUV” marketing and promotions partnership on September 11, 2022, at Robinsons Place Ilocos. Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc … Read more
MAGSINGAL, Ilocos Sur, Mar. 24 (PIA) – Governor Ryan Luis Singson placed the entire barangay of San Vicente in this town under extreme enhanced community quarantine starting Tuesday, March 24 as a precautionary measure against the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This was bared by Governor Singson in a press conference … Read more
In light of the global outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) which affects the Philippines, Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc confirmed in a press conference yesterday that Ilocos Norte remains free from the disease. “This week, we have one person under investigation (PUI) who later tested negative. At present, we also have several potentially-under monitoring but … Read more
SAN FERNANDO CITY, Feb. 20 (PIA) – The province of La Union has an added feat by passing 100 percent the 2019 Good Financial Housekeeping. Based on the results released by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Feb. 14, the provincial government of La Union and its 19 municipalities and lone … Read more
Ms. Irenea B. Ubungen, chief of the Development Research Division (DRD) of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Region 1 who delivered the Statement on the Performance of the Region 1 Economy in 2017 in behalf of NEDA Regional Director Nestor G. Rillon, emphasized that the regional economy remains in good shape despite a … Read more
The Regional Development Council 1 (RDC-1) unveils the Regional Development Plan (RDP) 2017-2022, the blueprint for the region’s development anchored on the O to 10 Point Agenda of the Duterte Administration, geared towards the attainment of Ambisyon Natin 2040 and 2030 Sustainable Development Goals at San Fernando City, La union on July 12, 2017. The … Read more
The economy of Region I accelerated by 8.4 percent in 2016 from 5.4 percent in 2015. The faster performance of the region’s economy in 2016 was due to the accelerated growths in the Industry and Services. Services contributed the largest share in the region’s output in 2016 at 51.2 percent. The Industry, on the other … Read more
LAOAG CITY, April 25 (PIA) – As the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian laid down the intention of the legislators on a reasonable power procurement through the Competitive Selection Process (CSP). This is the highlight in the training-workshop named as Continuing Regulatory Education for Stakeholders (CREST) for North Luzon last … Read more