LAOAG CITY – Close to 2,000 farmers in Ilocos Norte received their indemnity crop insurance claims on Wednesday from the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) in a ceremony held at the…
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PNP aims zero case of firecracker injury, indiscriminate firing
LAOAG CITY—The Philippine National Police (PNP) is eyeing zero incidence of firecracker injuries and indiscriminate firing during the New Year’s revelry in Ilocos Region. During the command visit to Ilocos…
Quake jolts parts of Ilocos Norte
LAOAG CITY—A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was felt in some parts of the province at 8:03 a.m. Friday, state seismologists said. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the…
Ilocos state U reports P86-M loss due to ‘Ompong’
BATAC CITY— The Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) has reported PHP86-million in damage due to the recent onslaught of Typhoon “Ompong” (Mangkhut). The sustained damage, according to Engr. Romeo R.…
Monsoon rains leave 3 dead, P282-M damages in Ilocos Norte
LAOAG CITY — Heavy rains caused by the southwest monsoon left three deaths and around PHP282 million worth of damages, the Provincial Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) reported Monday. Based…
Ilocos Norte LGUs urged to produce iron-fortified rice
LAOAG CITY — How much does it take to localize the production of iron-fortified rice? For just an additional PHP2 per kilo of ordinary rice, one can serve his or her…
Ilocos Norte, Ifugao guvs support PRRD’s anti ‘tambay’ order
LAGAWE, Ifugao — Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos and Ifugao Governor Pedro Mayam-o are both giving President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-tambay (loitering) directive nationwide a thumbs-up, saying this is for the protection…
Magnitude 4 quake jolts parts of Ilocos Norte, Cagayan
LAOAG CITY — A magnitude 4.0 earthquake hit some parts of Ilocos Norte and Cagayan provinces at 2:22 p.m. Friday, state seismologists said. With its epicenter located 6 km. northwest of…
Rice technology demo farm established in Ilocos Norte town
LAOAG CITY — In support of the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) farm mechanization program, the municipal government of Solsona is now teaching local farmers how they can become more productive and…
New Paoay mayor calls for unity among constituents
LAOAG CITY—The newly-installed local chief executive of Paoay has urged local residents to unite and cooperate with one another to allow smooth work transition following the dismissal of town mayor…
DSWD P70-M cash-for-work assists Ilocos greening program
LAOAG CITY — Over the past three years, the cash-for-work on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (CFW-CCAM) has reforested and protected at least 4,500 hectares of forest lands in Ilocos Norte.…
Two Currimao dads resign
LAOAG CITY — Two councilors in the town of Currimao, Ilocos Norte have tendered their resignation. Currimao Vice Mayor Charles Anthony Lazo confirmed this Monday, saying Sangguniang Bayan members Demetrio Quitoriano…
Ilocos Norte town seeks decent home for every family
LAOAG CITY — The local government unit of Nueva Era, an upland town in the province, continues to provide free housing to its less fortunate constituents. This year, at least 30…
Pagudpud mayor shuts down 20 homestay establishments
LAOAG CITY — At least 20 homestay establishments in Pagudpud town were shut down after they were found violating the Clean Water Act, Pagudpud town mayor Marlon Sales confirmed Saturday. The…
Ilocos Norte PNP wants more signage installed in accident-prone areas
LAOAG CITY — The Philippine National Police has urged the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to increase the installation of early warning signs in “accident-prone” areas of the province.…
4.7 magnitude quake jolts Ilocos Norte
LAOAG CITY — A magnitude 4.7-earthquake rattled Ilocos Norte residents at 5:12 p.m. Wednesday, said State Seismologists. With epicenter located at five kilometers southeast of Marcos, Ilocos Norte, the Philippine Institute…
Ilocos Norte town mayor gets 1-month suspension
LAOAG CITY — The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the suspension for one month of the mayor of Solsona town in Ilocos Norte province due to simple negligence. Mayor Alex…
Ilocos Norte Vice Gov latest victim of load scam
AOAG CITY—Ilocos Norte Vice Governor Eugenio Angelo Marcos Barba has decried foul over the latest load scam using his name. In a media interview on Monday, Barba appealed to the…
Faith tourism makes way in Ilocos Norte
LAOAG CITY — A cove with crystal clear waters in Sitio Pagetpet, La Milagrosa village in Badoc, Ilocos Norte has become more popular to local and foreign tourists these days…
Ilocos Norte dad wants more teeth to ‘anti-epal’ measure
LAOAG CITY — A lawmaker in this city is bent on pursuing the passage of an ordinance to strengthen an anti-epal bill, prohibiting the display or posting of government official’s names and…