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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
ARGIO-1 GENERAL ASSEMBLY – Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Regional Director and Association of Regional Government Information Officers-Region 1 (ARGIO-1) Adviser Jennilyne Role presides the General Assembly of the organization on February 18, 2020 held at the Conference Room of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in San Fernando City, La Union. (BAB/PIA-1)[/caption]SAN FERNANDO CITY, Feb. 20 … Read more
In time of Valentine celebration, around 600 individuals participated in the province-wide “Taray ni Ayat” (Run for Love) fun run activity at the Robinsons Place Ilocos, San Nicolas, last February 15. Started in 2016, the annual “Taray ni Ayat” is a co-organized activity of the Ilocos Norte Youth Development Office (INYDO), Sangguniang Kabataan–Ilocos Norte, and … Read more
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, in partnership with Globe Telecom, Inc., has launched its “GoWiFi” service in key locations in the province to bring free internet connection and accessible communication services to Ilokanos. Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc and Globe President and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Ernest Cu signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) at … Read more
In anticipation of the rainy season, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management and Resiliency Council (PDRRMRC) has started preparing for possible damaging effects this season may cause. On May 29, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Deputy Administrator Flaviana Hilario said the onset of rainy season may be declared on the first … Read more
Ilocano youth leader and gender equality advocate, Rogie U. Balino, lauds the scholarship program of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) for providing not only quality education, but also holistic growth. A Sirib Young Leader scholar, he is incumbent Vice President for Operations of the non-government organization, Sirib Ilocano Kabataan Association Inc. (SIKA). Balino … Read more
The province of Ilocos Norte celebrates the 1st Pontifical Coronation Anniversary of its patron saint, La Virgen Milagrosa de Badoc, today, May 31. As part of the celebration, yesterday, a fluvial parade highlighted the last of the nine-day novena in honor of the provincial patroness. The images of La Milagrosa and Sto. Cristo Milagroso de … Read more
After two consecutive runner-up finishes, the Province of Ilocos Norte won first place in the 2018 Best Tourism-Oriented Local Government Unit (LGU) Category of the 13th Association of Tourism Officers in the Philippines and Department of Tourism (ATOP-DOT) Pearl Awards at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, yesterday, October 5. The Pearl Awards … Read more
As part of its continuous support to local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) launched the Bicentennial “Tienda ni Gob” Summer Trade Fair last May 16, 2018 at the Centennial Arena, Laoag City. The week-long trade fair comprises 80 booths by different local entrepreneurs, agrarian stakeholders, and local … Read more
The Municipality of Currimao thru the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO), in cooperation with an Ilocano Youth Non-government organization (NGO), Sirib Ilocano Kabataan Association (SIKA) Inc. conducted an emergency coastal clean-up last May 6, along the coastal area of the municipality. This is in light of the recent social media posts that went … Read more