Close to 100K cops deployed for Lent, summer break

MANILA — Close to 100,000 policemen across the country have been deployed to ensure safe travel for motorists and commuters during the Lenten season and the summer, Philippine National Police (PNP)…

Despite opposition, 6 months Boracay closure pushes thru

  BORACAY ISLAND, Aklan — Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Roy Cimatu expressed a firm stance on the 6-month closure of Boracay to tourists as recommended by the inter-agency…

DOH cautions public on heat stroke, dehydration this Holy Week

  MANILA — In the observance of the Holy Week, the Department of Health has urged the public to keep hydrated especially during, as what experts claim to be, the dry…

9 dead, 1 missing in Arizona flash floods

LOS ANGELES — Nine people were killed in the weekend’s flash flooding in the western US state of Arizona, local media reported Monday. The victims were of three generations from…

Capitol opens more employment opportunities for students

LAOAG CITY — The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) has announced it needs more students to work in various offices here this summer. According to the Provincial Public Employment…

PAGASA: PHL summer not yet officially on

MANILA — The dry season commonly known in the Philippines as ‘summer’ ha not yet officially commenced this year but will likely start soon. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…

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Ilocos Norte summer tourism program to accept senior citizens

LAOAG CITY -— Senior citizens and retirees who are still capable to work are most welcome to apply for the Ilocos Norte summer tourism program of the provincial government. Senior…