CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur – Officials and residents of this city remembered the “Ikkis ti Candon” (Cry of Candon) uprising during the 125th anniversary of the Philippine Independence on Monday, June 12. SINGSON Mayor Eric D. Singson led the traditional wreath-laying ceremony at the foot of the...
CAMP PRESIDENT QUIRINO, Ilocos Sur – Two farmers died of suffocation inside a deep well in Barangay Amguid, Candon City, Ilocos Sur on Tuesday, May 30. Police identified the victims as Elmer Javillo, 42, and Jomar Galinato, 37, residents of Barangay Amguid. Investigation said Javillo went...
CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur – This city on Saturday, March 25, marked the 125th anniversary of the “Ikkis ti Candon” (Cry of Candon) as a continuing tribute to the heroism of Don Isabelo Abaya to achieve the country’s independence from Spain. This event is one of the significant highlights of...
CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur – The first-ever Miss Tobacco Philippines will be crowned at the Candon City Arena on March 25, Mayor Eric D. Singson said. FIFTEEN candidates in the Miss Tobacco Philippines are presented in their casual wear at the Civic Center of Candon City on March 4. (Freddie G....
CANDON City Mayor Eric D. Singson (right) solemnizes the wedding of Michael Tiu and Clarissa Carpio on Dec. 29 at the City of Candon Hospital. (Freddie G. Lazaro) CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur – Mayor Eric D. Singson married a couple in a hospital after the woman gave birth on the day of a mass wedding...
THE Vigan City Cathedral sustained damage from the earthquake. (Vigan City Cultural Affairs and Tourism Office) The Heritage District in Vigan City, home to many old houses popular with tourists, is closed until further notice. The city government announced the closure of the tourist spot, where...