Citing the increase of petroleum products, the Federation of Tricycle Association of Laoag (FETAL) filed a petition for a tricycle and calesa fare increase in this. FETAL is asking for a PHP2 increase; from the current PHP11 to PHP13 for the first kilometer, and an additional PHP2 per additional kilometer thereafter. The group added that
The Ilocos Norte government is seeking more ambulances from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan unanimously approved a resolution authorizing Governor Ma. Imelda Josefa Marcos to request for six units of ambulance. Sponsored by the committee on health and sanitation, the PCSO requires Draft Provincial Resolution 2018-02- in compliance to
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) unveiled a commemorative marker of the 100-year-old Ilocos Norte Capitol building to the public. The marker recognizes the Capitol’s historical significance to the lives of the Ilokanos in this northern gateway of Luzon. Builders completed the Ralph Harrington Doane-designed structure in 1925. Engr. Jose Paez, who became
Juan Luna Memorial Academy recently celebrated its 87th Foundation Day with Atty. Ameurfina A. Respicio, consultant on Women of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, as crowning guest and speaker. The late former Ilocos Norte 2nd district Congressman Roman Campos founded the educational institution. The late lawmaker also served as judge of the Court of
Officials and residents of this town are rejoicing as its dome-less belfry will soon be restored courtesy of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP). Bacarra mayor Nicomedes dela Cruz reported that the NHCP through director Rene Escalante on his recent visit to Ilocos Norte, assured about PHP50 million for the restoration of this
A travel company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is set to explore the famous Paoay sand dunes of Ilocos Norte for possible tourism investment partnership. The Dubai company visit is a “big deal” for Ilocos Norte as talks are on-going for the company to pour in some investments here. The Royal Blue Tour, an
Gracing Kalinga for the second Bodong Festival and 23rd founding anniversary of the province, the Kalinga Sangguniang Panlalawigan honored Ilocos Norte governor Ma. Imelda “Imee” R. Marcos as a “daughter of the province of Kalinga” through Resolution No. 2018-025. The honor is a provincial tradition for Kalinga and is in consonance with customary ethnic practices.
As it continues its war on drugs, the Region I Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) conducted a surprise “Operation Greyhound” at the Laoag City Jail. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology assistant regional director for administration (ARDA) J/Supt. Florante Nisperos said the “Operation Greyhound” was unannounced in line with the ‘Oplan Linis Piitan ng BJMP’
Upland farmers engaged in the planting of ginger, tugi and other root crops got a boost in an open trade fair the Ilocos Norte government organized to promote various products of Ilocos Norte. They harvested sacks of ginger, tugi and taro from the integrated social forestry program of the government and these were all sold
Police raided the farm house of former Paoay mayor Dolores Clemente at Brgy. San Roque village in this town. Armed with a search warrant operation, personnel of the Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office and the Paoay police led by P/Insp. Grandeur Tangonan found various firearms in some cottages within the compound. In a radio interview,