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Opportunities come in waves for 'lambaklad' fisherfolk in Ilocos town

LAOAG CITY, April 9 -- Small-scale fisherfolk from Barangay Dilavo in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte have stopped braving the open seas to be able to feed their families. Thanks to the Bureau of Fisheries an... Read More


Ilocos Norte health chief: Avail of free vax vs. pertussis

LAOAG CITY, April 9 -- Expectant mothers and children can get vaccinated for free against pertussis at the Provincial Health Office (PHO) in Ilocos Norte and at municipal health offices. A six-week o... Read More


Coast Guard suspends boat trips in Ilocos Norte

LAOAG CITY, April 3 -- The Philippine Coast Guard in Ilocos Norte suspended the sailing of fishing boats and other small sea crafts despite the lifting of the tsunami alert Wednesday afternoon. Lt. J... Read More


Task group formed in Ilocos Norte to prevent forest fires

LAOAG CITY, April 3 -- An inter-agency task force has been formed in Ilocos Norte to address causes of forest fires which have reached 26 to date. The group is composed of representatives from the Bu... Read More


'Pawikan' caught in fishers' net released into the sea in Pagudpud

LAOAG CITY, March 28 -- Villagers and personnel of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Thursday rescued a distressed male "pawikan" or green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) weigh... Read More


DepEd seeks more funds to repair disaster-damaged schools in Ilocos

LAOAG CITY, March 27 -- The Department of Education in the Ilocos Region (Region 1) is seeking more funds for the repair of schools damaged by previous calamities. During the Regional Development Cou... Read More


Ilocos students develop entrepreneurial mindset with mentors

LAOAG CITY, March 20 -- Readying yourself for any challenge and not being afraid to fail will help one persevere and become successful in business, company owners told senior high school students who ... Read More


Ilocos Norte to host pilot leg of Milo marathon

LAOAG CITY, March 19 -- Around 8,000 participants are expected to join the pilot leg of the 2024 Milo Marathon in this city on April 7. "For the convenience of participants, we have set up a registra... Read More


3 Pagudpud centenarians get cash gifts

LAOAG CITY, March 19 -- Three centenarians in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte received their cash gifts of PHP100,000 each from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday. Municipal so... Read More


Oceana cruise returns to Salomague Port with 500 passengers

LAOAG CITY, March 18 -- International cruise ship Oceana Cruises MS Insignia again docked at Salomague Port in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur on Monday with around 500 passengers, after its initial visit on June... Read More