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Ilocos Norte town declares state of calamity due to El Nino

LAOAG CITY, April 25 -- The town of Solsona in Ilocos Norte has been placed under the state of calamity for authorities to address further the worsening situation caused by the El Nino phenomenon. "W... Read More


Ilocos Norte cattle industry sustains growth with P16-M aid

LAOAG CITY, April 23 -- The province of Ilocos Norte distributed PHP16 million worth of cattle to 261 farmer-beneficiaries on Tuesday. The recipients were chosen based on individual or group request ... Read More


NFA-Ilocos Norte increases palay buying price

LAOAG CITY, April 23 -- The National Food Authority (NFA) in Ilocos Norte province on Tuesday announced higher price for buying palay (unhusked rice), aimed to boost the government's rice stockpile. ... Read More


Ilocos Norte gov't to drivers, operators: Don't' overcharge

LAOAG CITY, April 22 -- The Ilocos Norte provincial government on Monday released a fare matrix for jeepneys and tricycles, encouraging the public to report violators, as the province hosts this week ... Read More


Ilocos Norte board honors 10 young 'Mathletes'

LAOAG CITY, April 15 -- Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (provincial board) on Monday commended 10 Mathletes for scooping awards in the World International Mathematical Olympiad (WIMO) finals i... Read More


Remains of Ilocano teen up for sainthood draw crowds in Sarrat church

LAOAG CITY, April 12 -- The remains of Nina Ruiz Abad, 13, a candidate for sainthood in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, has been transferred from the municipal public cemetery to the Santa Monica Church. The t... Read More


Ilocos Norte power coop cuts rates for April despite jump in usage

LAOAG CITY, April 10 -- Noting the increasing air-conditioning units and electric fans usage, especially since heat index are rising to dangerous levels this April, the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperati... Read More


Opportunities come in waves for 'lambaklad' fisherfolk in Ilocos town

LAOAG CITY, April 9 -- Small-scale fisherfolk from Barangay Dilavo in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte have stopped braving the open seas to be able to feed their families. Thanks to the Bureau of Fisheries an... Read More


Ilocos Norte health chief: Avail of free vax vs. pertussis

LAOAG CITY, April 9 -- Expectant mothers and children can get vaccinated for free against pertussis at the Provincial Health Office (PHO) in Ilocos Norte and at municipal health offices. A six-week o... Read More


Coast Guard suspends boat trips in Ilocos Norte

LAOAG CITY, April 3 -- The Philippine Coast Guard in Ilocos Norte suspended the sailing of fishing boats and other small sea crafts despite the lifting of the tsunami alert Wednesday afternoon. Lt. J... Read More