BATAC CITY — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has approved the PHP50.71 million budget for the establishment of the Shared Service Facility (SSF) project at the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) here next year. Also known as the Bioenergy Innovation and Incubation Hub and Co-working Space, the facility will be under the operation … Read More
LAOAG CITY —Residents of Buduan village in Burgos, Ilocos Norte are working in partnership with its local government unit and the state-run Mariano Marcos State University to conserve various species of bamboo to help spur economic development in the countryside. Recognizing the potential of bamboo as a smart crop for Ilocos farmers while playing an … Read More
BATAC CITY -— The city government of Laoag dominated over other presenters in the first of its kind competition promoting local government programs and services hosted by the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) in partnership with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) under its Technical Assistance Program for Local Resource Institute. Held at … Read More
PAOAY, Ilocos Norte —The next time you buy your ‘Abel Iloko’ (handwoven cloth) products, chances are these may have become more intricate and stylish that goes with modern style. Leading the way in reinventing the modern fashionista style of unique abel products in Paoay town are some 10 highly-skilled women from the Nagbacalan Loomweavers Mutlipurpose … Read More
BATAC CITY — The main library building of the state-run Mariano Marcos State University was hit by a tornado on Sunday afternoon, destroying some books, computers and other learning materials while it tore roofs off houses nearby, and overturned a motorcycle. No one was hurt, said Arvin Lumang of the Batac City Disaster Risk Reduction … Read More
BATAC CITY — A team of five students along with their three advisers from the state-run Mariano Marcos State University will represent the Philippines in the upcoming Enactus World Cup Competition to be held in Toronto, Canada on Sept. 29-30. Enactus is an international non-government organization that connects students, academic and business leaders through entrepreneurial-based … Read More
LAOAG CITY –- Ilocos Norte netizens took pride as five Ilocanos successfully passed the 2015 Bar examination. The Supreme Court (SC) released Tuesday the list of the board passers. Three passers are from the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) in Batac City namely: Enrique A. Gallardo from Pagudpud, Dionne Mae A. Mendoza from Laoag City, … Read More
LAOAG CITY — Applications for the Sirib(Knowledge) Scholarship courtesy of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) is now open this summer. In time for the summer season, the Ilocos Norte Youth Office (INYO) under the provincial government announced Friday they were now accepting applications for the Sirib scholarships, one of the three educational grants … Read More