President Duterte holds Ilocanos in high regard, contrary to a supposed "rumor" about him. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) The Chief Executive had this to say Monday, Nov. 22 as he led the inauguration of the completed projects at the General Santos City Airport. "Karamihan ng...
The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading two local bills that seek to declare Carcar City in Cebu and the municipality of San Vicente in Ilocos Sur as heritage zones. The Upper Chamber approved in particular House Bill Nos. 5644 and 7927, which seeks the conservation and...
After receiving a formal complaint alleging sexual harassment that involves one of the faculty members, the Philippine Science High School-Ilocos Region Campus (PSHS-IRC) assured that it has been taking “appropriate actions” to ensure that justice will be “swiftly and properly” served....
The new and improved Port of Salomague in Cabugao town, Ilocos Sur is expected to boost tourism, trade, and economic industries in the province, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur P. Tugade said. Salomague Port (Photo from Department of Transportation) This, as Tugade led on...
More than 1,500 kilometers (km) of roads and a total of 354 bridges have either been built or improved in the Ilocos region over the last five years, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said. Lingayen Bypass Road in Pangasinan (Photo from DPWH) To be specific, 1,538 km of...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the provincial government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) have launched oneSTore.ph Hub, an online marketing platform that is expected to benefit over 50 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the...
The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCIEERD) bared Wednesday, June 23, the establishment of the country’s first coastal engineering and management research and development center in Ilocos...
Outdoor activities such as bicycle tours and motorbiking will be highlighted as part of the tourism recovery plan of the Ilocos region amid the ongoing pandemic, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said. La Paz Sand Dunes, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte (Photo from Department of...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has extended P1.56 million worth of grant to producers of skewers in San Juan, Ilocos Sur for the purchase of bamboo machineries aimed at increasing their production. (Photo from DOST Region I) The DOST Regional Office I (DOST-I) through its...
Narvacan, Ilocos Sur Mayor Luis "Chavit" Singson has joined the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) in preparation for the 2022 national and local elections. Singson took his oath as a member of the NPC on Saturday morning, June 19, before NPC chairman and Senate President Vicente Sotto III....
BLACK NOODLE CHRONICLES Dried dinuguan pancit Ilocos Norte has always been my second home. I lived there for a few years in the early ’80s, so whenever I visit now, it always brings back memories. A few months ago, I was back but for work. We did three shows for Foodprints. Of course, we had a...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) expressed support to the efforts of its regional offices to work closely together with various stakeholders in building full support and fostering strong commitments towards promoting science, technology, and innovation. Stakeholders signed MOA for...
