The Department of Science and Technology-Region 1 (Ilocos) led by Regional Director Teresita A. Tabaog successfully concluded its ISO First Surveillance Audit with zero non-conformities, reaffirming its commitment to quality management and continuous improvement. THE Department of Science and...
Flights to China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan from Ilocos Norte’s Laoag International Airport may soon return as the province aims to transform into Southeast Asia’s economic hub through public-private partnership (PPP). This plan is included in the memorandum of agreement (MOA), signed on Friday,...
CAMP PRESIDENT QUIRINO, Bantay, Ilocos Sur – Two persons were killed outside a bar in Barangay 8, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur before dawn on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Police Lt. Col. Reynaldo Mendoza Jr., Vigan chief of police, identified the victims as Robert D. Apanay, 29, of Barangay San Julian, Vigan...
CAMP FLORENDO, La Union – The Police Regional Office-1 apprehended 27 gun ban violators from Jan. 12 to Feb. 22. Ilocos police chief Police Brig. Gen. Lou F. Evangelista said 24 firearms were confiscated. Seven were from Ilocos Norte, three from Ilocos Sur, four from La Union, and 13 from...
SAN NICOLAS, Ilocos Norte – A 51-year-old driver was hacked and killed by his brother-in-law in Sitio Tamurong, Barangay 19 San Lorenzo here on Friday night. Police identified the victim as Pedro Teja. Investigation said that the suspect Efren Dumrique arrived from a drinking session...
SANTO DOMINGO, Ilocos Sur – A 40-year-old man collecting a debt was gunned down in Barangay Pussuac here on Wednesday morning, Feb. 19. Police identified the victim as Dionisio Doques of Barangay Magsaysay, Sinait, Ilocos Sur and Barangay Parada, this town. Investigation disclosed that the...
CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur – Three individuals were killed and six were injured in a nine-vehicle collision on the national highway in Barangay San Nicolas here on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 16. Police Master Sgt. Bryan A. Naungayan, Candon police duty investigator, identified the fatalities as Dandilo...
SINAIT, Ilocos Sur – A chief barangay tanod or watchman was stabbed to death by a father and his son in Barangay Barikir here on Friday, Feb. 14. Police identified the victim as Angelito Ibuos, 54, and the suspects as Junadick Ibus, 44, and his father, Juan. Investigation said Junadick was...
SANTA CATALINA, Ilocos Sur – A motorcycle rider was killed in a crash during a motor racing event on the diversion road in Barangay Paratong here on Sunday, Feb. 9. Police identified the victim as Richmond F. Pablico, 22, a resident of Barangay Balaleng Amianance, Bantay, Ilocos Sur....
SANTO DOMINGO, Ilocos Sur -- A bus conductor drowned while trying to rescue his son in the sea of Barangay Sived here on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 8. Police Lt. William Costales Jr., town deputy chief of police, identified the victim as Jayson Pabo, 46, of Barangay An-annam, Bantay, Ilocos Sur. The...
BANTAY, Ilocos Sur – A meat vendor was shot dead on the diversion road in Barangay Aggay here on Friday, Feb. 7. Police identified the victim as Zosimo Blanco, 60, a former soldier and a resident of Barangay Vacunero, Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur. Investigation said the victim was driving his...
A SIMPLE LIFE Balay Piddig and Balay Batac Between the adults’ work and the two kids’ schooling, my son Jem and his family could spare only four days of last month’s Chinese New Year weekend. Arriving on day one and leaving on day four, what could they do, where could they go, anything...
