The Philippine Coast Guard has deployed three ships to patrol the West Philippine Sea in the Ilocos region following the recent recovery of billions worth of floating shabu in the area. Coast Guard District North Western Luzon chief Capt. Mark Larsen Mariano said they have deployed two high-speed...
The “Chinese Drug Triad’’ is behind the dumping of more than one ton of shabu recently found by local fishermen drifting in the shores of Zambales, Pangasinan and Ilocos Sur, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said. PDEA Director Isagani R. Nerez said the packaging of shabu...
VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur – Police reported on Sunday that 34 packs of suspected shabu were recovered by fishermen in the West Philippine Sea in the municipality of Santa Cruz, this province, 84 kilometers south of this capital city. The value of the contraband – each pack weighing a kilo each...
SANTA, Ilocos Sur – A 52-year-old businessman was shot dead by his neighbor in Sitio San Jose, Barangay Magsaysay District, Santa, Ilocos Sur on Sunday night, June 1. Police identified the victim as Desiderio Ballalo. Investigation said that the suspect, who was wearing a dark blue sweater,...
As the 2025 Palarong Pambansa heats up in Ilocos Norte, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, May 29, reaffirmed its commitment to athlete safety and an exceptional tournament experience. Taking place from May 24 to 31, this year’s Palaro brings together thousands of student-athletes...
SIGAY, Ilocos Sur – A 38-year-old man was electrocuted to death while checking the internet connection of his house in Barangay San Elias here on Sunday night. Police identified the victim as Conrad S. Ubuan. Investigation disclosed that the victim went out of his house to check his internet...
LAOAG CITY – The stage is set for the 65th edition of the Palarong Pambansa with organizers making sure all venues and necessities are taken care of for the weeklong multisports grassroots competition. According to the competition’s OIC Usec. for Operations and Secretary-General Malcolm Garma,...
LAOAG CITY – The sweltering heat is no match to the fighting spirit of the country 's future athletic stars when the 2025 Palarong Pambansa fires off here at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium (FEMMS) Saturday evening, May 24. With 15,675 participants from 18 regions and two special...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, May 23, said it remains steadfast in its preparations for the upcoming school year — with Secretary of Education Sonny Angara continuing to lead efforts despite a pending courtesy resignation. “Tuloy-tuloy lang po ang pagtatrabaho ng ating kalihim,...
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – This province is ready to host this year’s Palarong Pambansa with the Department of Education from May 24 to 30. Gov. Matthew Marcos Manotoc has inspected the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium here, the main venue of the Palaro. Gov.Manotoc has also inspected...
Three persons were killed in a collision between a bus and a tricycle on the national highway in Barangay San Pablo, Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur before dawn today, Thursday, May 22. Police Lt. Roger Retreta, Santo Domingo deputy chief of police, identified the victims as tricycle driver Claro V....
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) have intensified efforts to deliver livelihood and emergency employment support to displaced and vulnerable sectors in the Ilocos Region. In a convergence meeting held on May 6 at the DOLE...
