The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States military will hold a counter-landing live fire exercise at the La Paz Sand Dunes in Laoag, Ilocos Norte on Monday, May 4, as part of this year’s Exercise Balikatan. The AFP said the exercise would simulate the defense of Northern Luzon...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has mobilized teams to assess the collapsed Kaliwet Bailey detour bridge in Barangay Nalasin, Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur. The bridge collapsed Saturday when a 20-ton, 10-wheel truck crossed, exceeding the five-ton load limit. In a statement, the...
DAGUPAN CITY – A total of 23,905 job vacancies are available in the upcoming Labor Day jobs fair in six locations in the Ilocos region, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). More than 18,000 are for local employment while more than 5,000 are for overseas employment, DOLE 1...
LAOAG CITY – The province of Ilocos Norte mourned the death of Mark Dave Nicolas, a Palarong Pambansa gold medalist from Piddig town and one of the country 's rising stars in track and field. Nicolas passed away on Wednesday at the age of 18. The cause of his death is yet to be disclosed....
LAOAG CITY – The provincial government of Ilocos Norte is expanding its “Libreng Sakay” (free ride) program to include new routes and adjusted schedules to better serve workers, students, and residents this April. In an advisory issued Wednesday, the Metro Ilocos Norte Council (MINC)...
CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur – More than 24,000 tricycle drivers in the Ilocos region have received P5,000 cash assistance each from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The financial aid was released under the agency’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS)...
The Police Regional Office-1 reported a peaceful observance of Holy Week in the Ilocos region. Police Brig. Gen. Dindo Reyes, PRO-1 director, credited this to the strategic deployment of police personnel in churches, residential communities, transport terminals, highways, and key tourist...
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur – Two motorcycle riders were killed and nine others, including the driver of a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), were injured in a multiple collision in Barangay Gongogong here on Easter Sunday, April 5. Initial investigation showed that a northbound Ford Everest driven by a...
President Marcos said he will be in Ilocos Norte for the Holy Week. He will, however, be back in Manila by the weekend. "Holy week, I will spend a few days in Ilocos Norte and I will be back in Manila by the weekend," Marcos said in an interview on the sidelines of the opening of a new segment of...
The Land Transportation Office-Region 1 inspected transport terminals and roads in the Ilocos region to ensure safety this Holy Week. District offices in San Carlos, San Ildefonso, Naguilian, San Fernando, Dagupan, Agoo, Alaminos, Bayambang, Burgos, and Rosales inspected public utility vehicles,...
The Police Regional Office-1 is on full alert starting Sunday, March 29, for the Holy Week and summer vacation in the Ilocos region. Police Brig. Gen. Dindo R. Reyes, PRO-1 director, said at least 2,500 police personnel have been deployed to key areas such as churches, transportation hubs, and...
CURRIMAO, Ilocos Norte – The municipal government of Currimao has announced the suspension of some activities of the annual Dinaklisan Festival, traditionally held on the last week of April, in compliance with the national government 's directive under Executive Order No. 110 declaring a...
