I. Norte raises PHL flag made of ‘abel Iloko’ for Independence Day

LAOAG CITY, June 12 (CMO)—A Philippine flag that is made of the Ilocano heritage fabric, ‘abel Iloko’ (or inabel) became the main attraction of the Province of Ilocos Norte’s celebration of the 115th Philippine Independence day. More »

Ilocos Norte reaps awards in International Bonsai show

Members of the Ilocos Norte Bonsai Society reaped awards for 12 out of the 22 bantigue and blue bell bonsai they brought to the Asia-Pacific Bonsai Friendship Federation Convention and Exhibit held May 30 to June 5 in Quezon City. Foreign Bonsai Masters determined the best of more than 200 More »

La Milagrosa Festival Provincial Fiesta

The Grand Procession for the Provincial Fiesta held May 25 concludes at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena where the reenactment of the arrival of La Virgen Milagrosa was staged. More »

Reinforcing media productions through MID

The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) is observing a significant growth in the number of media productions taking place in Ilocos Norte since the establishment of its Media Incentives Desk (MID) last year. More »

PGIN restarts nutrition scholars’ operation, gears to eradicate malnutrition

The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) has relaunched the Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) evaluation in municipalities in the Province. A BNS is a trained volunteer community worker who undergoes training on nutrition program management. The training enables them to acquire knowledge, attitudes and skills needed for them to identify More »

Gov. Marcos grants 3, 873 scholarships for March, in support of MDGs

The Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Office of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) reveals that there are 3, 873 recipients of the scholarship grant from Governor Imee Marcos last March. This comes from the office’s accomplishment report on the sector of education. More »

“La Milagrosa Festival” I. Norte’s pride Provincial fiesta on its 2nd year

LAOAG CITY, I.N, CMO-MID – Ilocos Norte will celebrate La Virgen Milagrosa Provincial Fiesta on May 15-24, in honor of the province’s patron saint, La Virgen Milagrosa de Badoc. More »

I. Norte’s “Himala sa Buhangin” on its second year

Event expected to draw thousands LAOAG CITY, I.N, CMO-MID – Governor Imee Marcos continued efforts to promote the province’s key tourist attractions and vibrant culture is definitely thriving, as we will be witnessing “Himala sa Buhangin” arts and music festival. More »

Paoay Kumakaway! teams up with Petron in Lakbay Alalay motorist assistance program

Now on its second year, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte’s (PGIN) tourism campaign Paoay Kumakaway! expands its reach and teams up with Petron in its motorist assistance program known as Lakbay Alalay.  More »

PGIN dispenses livestock to Laoag City indigent recipients

A total of 54 cattle and 20 swine were awarded to indigent recipients from Laoag City through the Livestock Dispersal Program of the Provincial Veterinary Office last May 3 at the Laoag riverbank.  Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos and Laoag City ABC President Chevylle Farinas personally awarded the animals to More »

Marine protection a PGIN priority this summer

Marine mammal conservation is now in the list of PGIN’s top priority efforts, given the occurrences in previous years concerning sea life. Last year’s reports have shown and proven that 12 to 16 meter humpback whales have been visiting the warmer Philippine waters to escape the colder parts of the More »

Summer trade fair promotes Ilocano enterprise

Unique and best-selling Ilocano goods and products are once again showcased in the 6th Summer Trade Fair and Garden Show situated in the Provincial Capitol grounds in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. This year’s opening was graced by Governor Imee Marcos, Senators Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. and Alan Peter Cayetano, Director Jason More »

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I. Norte raises PHL flag made of ‘abel Iloko’ for Independence Day

June 14, 2013  
pgin web banner - independence

LAOAG CITY, June 12 (CMO)—A Philippine flag that is made of the Ilocano heritage fabric, ‘abel Iloko’ (or inabel) became the main attraction of the Province of Ilocos Norte’s celebration of the 115th Philippine Independence day.

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Ilocos Norte reaps awards in International Bonsai show

June 10, 2013  
bonsai banner

Members of the Ilocos Norte Bonsai Society reaped awards for 12 out of the 22 bantigue and blue bell bonsai they brought to the Asia-Pacific Bonsai Friendship Federation Convention and Exhibit held May 30 to June 5 in Quezon City. Foreign Bonsai Masters determined the best of more than 200 bonsai from the Philippines and neighboring countries. Ilocos Norte won gold in the forest and full cascade bonsai style under the non-bantigue category while six other bonsai were given silver award and four were given bronze.

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La Milagrosa Festival Provincial Fiesta

May 29, 2013  
lamilagrosa

The Grand Procession for the Provincial Fiesta held May 25 concludes at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena where the reenactment of the arrival of La Virgen Milagrosa was staged.

Full Story

Reinforcing media productions through MID

May 10, 2013  
MID

The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) is observing a significant growth in the number of media productions taking place in Ilocos Norte since the establishment of its Media Incentives Desk (MID) last year.

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