Php 106M in assistance reaches Ilokanos during 208th Ilocos Norte anniversary

Thousands of Ilokanos directly felt the impact of government programs as the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) distributed Php 106,348,800.00 in assistance, prizes, and services during the province’s 208th Foundation Anniversary. The wide-reaching initiative benefited key sectors across the province, ensuring that government support reaches every household. Governor Cecilia Araneta Marcos emphasized the significance … Read more

Ilokano designers showcase ‘inabel’ creations at Miss Ilocos Norte 2024 preliminaries

The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte organized the Inabel Designer Showcase where Ilokano designers exhibited their garments worn by Miss Ilocos Norte 2024 candidates as part of the preliminaries of the pageant at the Balai San Nicolas on May 15. 23 designers re-imagined the Philippine Kimona using inabel textiles and incorporating the rich cultural heritage … Read more

Gov. Marcos Manotoc distributes P 32 M in assistance, leads groundbreaking of terminal hub at Ilocos Norte’s 206th anniv

The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), spearheaded by Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, kicks off the month-long celebration of the 206th foundation anniversary of the province through the distribution of over P 32 million worth in assistance and the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ilocos Norte Central Terminal Hub and Parking Building today, February 2. PGIN … Read more

Ilocos Norte’s first coffee and food festival features Fil-Aussie chef

The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, in partnership with Dovetail Social, an Australia-based cafe by Filipina-Australian chef, Rejoice Thomson, launched the first-ever Ilocos Norte Coffee and Food Festival at the St. Augustine Church in Paoay town on December 13 and 14. Chef Rejoice Thomson is a Filipino culinary expert who has won distinctions, such as … Read more

Ilocos Norte to host NBTC North Luzon championship

The province of Ilocos Norte will host the prestigious National Basketball Training Center (NBTC)-North Luzon Regional Championship in January 2024. This announcement of Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc in a press conference and media gathering on November 16 at the Premiere Café of SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena in Pasay City cements the status of … Read more

PNP turns over 28 new patrol vehicles to Ilocos Norte

Through the initiative of Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte coordinated with the office of Senator Imee R. Marcos and 1st District Representative Congressman Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos to provide 28 new patrol vehicles to Philippine National Police stations across the province. The PNP National Headquarters turned over the 28 new … Read more

Ilocos Norte’s Inabel Center to strengthen local textile industry

The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), through the Ilocos Norte Tourism Office, in collaboration with the Second District Congressional Office and the Municipal Government of Pinili, officially inaugurated the Pinili Inabel Center in time for the 99th birthday celebration of Ilokano master weaver and National Living Treasure, Nana Magdalena Gamayo, in Pinili town, on … Read more

“Egay” leaves P3.2 billion damage in Ilocos Norte

Ilocos Norte has sustained P3,206,700,006.00 (P3.2 billion) in infrastructural and agricultural damages due to Super Typhoon (ST) “Egay” (International Name: Doksuri) according to the partial and estimated data from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) dated today, July 28. Losses in infrastructure have reached P2.8 billion, while the agriculture sector has suffered … Read more

Gov. Marcos Manotoc leads RDC-1 2nd Quarter Meeting in Ilocos Norte

Regional Development Council-1 (RDC) Chairperson, Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, along with RDC-1 Vice-Chairperson Mrs. Irenea B. Ubungen, led the RDC 2nd Quarter Full Council Meeting for the Calendar Year 2025 at the Fort Ilocandia Resort and Hotel in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, on June 27. Presidential Assistant for Northern Luzon, ASec. Ana Carmela Ventura-Remigio, and … Read more

Ilocos Norte pursues stronger relation, eyes new investment with sister-province

The Province of Ilocos Norte pursues stronger relation and eyes new investments with the Province of Shandong, as its delegation met with government officials, leaders of state-owned enterprises, and partner university during the first day of their trade mission in the People’s Republic of China. Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, along with representatives of food and … Read more