LAOAG CITY – To assist tricycle drivers impacted by rising fuel prices, the Ilocos Norte provincial government continues to support the transport group by distributing P2,500 in cash aid along with family food packs containing various groceries. On Friday, 929 eligible beneficiaries received cash...
LAOAG CITY – A long line of motorists queued at gasoline stations here on Monday as global oil prices rise due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. In a series of interviews with the Philippine News Agency, motorists and Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) and tricycle drivers expressed...
A stranded sub-adult Risso’s dolphin (Grampus griseus) died on Monday, four days after being rescued in coastal Barangay Masintoc, Paoay, Ilocos Norte. Vanessa Abegail Dagdagan-Alimbuyuguen, provincial fishery officer of Ilocos Norte, told the Philippine News Agency that the dolphin died at 7:12...
VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur — A 49-year-old tricycle driver was allegedly stabbed to death by a fellow tricycle driver during a heated altercation here on Sunday morning, March 8. Police identified the victim as Joe of Barangay IV, Vigan City. Investigation said the suspect, Rene, 53, stabbed the...
A 23-year-old pregnant woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her neighbor in Barangay Pagsanaan Norte, Badoc, Ilocos Norte on Thursday afternoon, March 5. Police identified the victim as Tin, four months pregnant. Investigation disclosed that the suspect, Boy, 33, entered the victim’s house...
PAOAY, Ilocos Norte – A group of volunteers rescued a stranded sub-adult Risso’s dolphin spotted in the shallow waters of Barangay Masintoc here on Friday. Provincial fishery officer Vanessa Abegail Dagdagan-Alimbuyuguen, in an interview with the Philippine News Agency, said the dolphin is now...
NARVACAN, Ilocos Sur – A man allegedly stabbed his drinking companion to death during a birthday party in Sitio Palikud, Barangay Sucoc here on Sunday afternoon, March 1. Police Lt. Reynald Ramos, chief of police of Narvacan, said the victim was a 35-year-old farmer and resident of Barangay San...
Two men were shot dead minutes after leaving a cockpit arena in Badoc, Ilocos Norte on Wednesday night, Feb. 25. Police Col. Joemar Q. Labiano, Ilocos Norte police chief, identified the victims as Erwin D. Rondal, 60, and James Fernandez, 41. Investigation said the victims were ambushed by gunmen...
LAOAG CITY – Around 700 security and safety personnel have been deployed to ensure a peaceful, orderly, and joyful celebration for the Tan-ok ni Ilocano Festival at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium here on Feb. 28, police bared Thursday. Police Major Kristian Lee Badua, acting chief of...
Officials in Ilocos Sur have condemned the viral video showing a learner being bullied inside a classroom of Quinarayan Elementary School in Narvacan town and called for immediate intervention from the local government unit, Department of Education (DepEd), and police. In a joint statement, Board...
NARVACAN, Ilocos Sur – Police, local government officials, and the Department of Education (DepEd) are investigating a viral bullying incident here on Wednesday. Police said the incident occurred at Quinarayan Elementary School. A video of the incident circulated online Thursday and reported to...
A 29-year-old man allegedly suffering from mental illness stabbed his father to death inside their house in Barangay San Vicente, Lidlidda, Ilocos Sur on Thursday night, Feb. 19. Police identified the victim as Joe, 59. Investigation said the victim reminded the suspect Mon to drink his medicine....
