(Courtesy of Department of Public Works and Highways) The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced on Friday, Dec. 13, the extension of the Cauplasan Bridge closure along the Ilocos Norte-Apayao Road until Jan. 31, 2025, due to "unforeseen delays" in its rehabilitation. In a...
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices of Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur are assessing the possible damage from the magnitude-5.7 earthquake on Wednesday, Dec. 4. READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/12/4/phivolcs-5-7-magnitude-quake-jolts-ilocos-norte...
SANTA MARIA, Ilocos Sur – Two minors were killed in a motorcycle crash on a bridge in Barangay Laslasong here on Monday. Police Major Macario Dulawan Jr., chief of police here, identified the victims as Junjun, motorcycle driver, and back rider Sonny, residents of Barangay Lingsat, this...
TAGUDIN, Ilocos Sur – Police destroyed marijuana valued at P5.3 million in a two-day eradication operation in the boundary of this province and Benguet. The Drug Enforcement Unit uprooted 10,350 fully grown marijuana plants and found 800 seedlings worth a total of P2.1 million...
BANNA, Ilocos Norte – A 21-year-old man died and five individuals were injured when a truck loaded with sacks of palay (unhusked rice) plunged into a ravine on the Banna-Batac Road in Sitio Payao, Barangay 1 Valenciano, this town, on Wednesday night, Nov. 20. Police identified...
Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (MANILA BULLETIN) Presidential son Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos has assured residents of Adams town and other typhoon-affected areas that the government's recovery and rehabilitation...
CAMP PRESIDENT QUIRINO, Bantay, Ilocos Sur – A man was found dead with multiple bullet wounds in Barangay Ambugat, Burgos, this province, on Saturday, Nov. 16. Police identified the victim as Allan Bobiles of Barangay Mapanit, Burgos and Barangay Suso, Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur. Barangay...
MAGSINGAL, Ilocos Sur – A 32-year-old loan collector was shot dead in Barangay Bungro here on Thursday, Nov. 14. Police said the victim, Joshua R. Bañaga, was driving a motorcycle when a man appeared and shot him in the back. The suspect fled and the victim was taken to a hospital where...
SAN VICENTE, Ilocos Sur – A 55-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by his nephew with a bamboo pole during a heated altercation in Barangay Bantaoay here on Tuesday evening, Nov. 12. Police identified the victim as Mario U. Rebullo. Investigation said the victim went to...
VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur – The body of a fish vendor who drowned on the Abra River in Barangay San Mariano, Bantay, Ilocos Sur on Friday was recovered by rescuers on Sunday. READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/11/9/fish-vendor-drowns-as-raft-with-husband-son-onboard-capsizes-in-ilocos-sur The victim, Mary...
Displaced families due to the recent typhoons shall be prioritized in the government's disaster response, President Marcos said. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) During his visit in Ilocos Norte on Sunday, Nov. 10, Marcos directed government agencies to continue sending help to affected families,...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The minimum daily wage for workers in the private sector in the Ilocos region or Region 1 increased by P33 starting on Thursday, Nov. 7. MAP of the Philippines with the Ilocos regtion highlighted. The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board of Ilocos...
