When it officially opened its doors on May 30, 2025, SM City Laoag set a new standard for what today’s malls should be. As SM Prime Holdings’ 88th mall in the Philippines—and the very first in Ilocos Norte—SM City Laoag blends local culture with modern shopping, dining, and leisure, making...
Feel the rush. Embrace the energy. Get ready to welcome a wave of fun and fresh experiences lighting up Northern Luzon. Ilocanos can now delight in a vibrant mix of firsts with the grand opening of SM City Laoag—unlocking limitless opportunities for buzz, enjoyment, and discovery. Taking the...
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – They keep on appearing. Another pack of floating shabu was found in the West Philippine Sea in this province, this city in particular, on Friday, hours after one was discovered in the nearby town of Paoay at 6:30 a.m. The contraband was discovered in Barangay 33-A, La...
A milestone moment unfolds in Northern Luzon as SM Supermalls proudly opens its 88th branch—and the very first in Ilocos Norte—SM City Laoag, SM Prime Holdings’ 88th mall. More than a mall opening, this event is a heartfelt celebration of Ilocano pride, creativity, and community. As part of...
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...
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – Three construction workers were buried alive while excavating a relocation site for the sewerage system of a convention center here on Wednesday afternoon, March 12. Police identified the fatalities as Christian Mark Velasco, 41, of Quezon, Isabela,...
President Marcos (center) and members of the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial slate wave to the crowd at the conclusion of the campaign kickoff rally in Laoag City. (Mark Balmores/ MANILA BULLETIN) LAOAG CITY—Ilocanos--known for...
Senator Imee Marcos addresses the crowd during the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas campaign kickoff rally in Laoag City (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) LAOAG CITY--She came, she saw, she completed the Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas...
Navotas City lone district Rep. Toby Tiangco (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) LAOAG CITY--Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas campaign manager Navotas City lone district Rep. Toby Tiangco has explained what made this city the "strategic" campaign launch site for...
The SM Foundation recently activated its Operation Tulong Express to provide immediate assistance to over 750 families affected by typhoon “Julian” in Ilocos Norte. AN employee-volunteer from SM City Laoag distributes Kalinga packs for victims of typhoon 'Julian' in Ilocos Norte....
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – The provincial government awarded P25,000 and food packs each to five fishermen who surrendered packs of shabu they recovered on the West Philippine Sea in this province last month. GOV. Manotoc (center) They were Johny Zamora of Burgos town, Fragante Felix Patoc...
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – An 18-year-old man died in a freak road accident here on Friday night, July 26. Police identified the victim as Romuel F. dela Cruz from Cagayan and Barangay 37, Calay-ab, this city. Investigation said Dela Cruz crashed on the pavement when the side wheel of a modified...
