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 »

Indie film featuring I. Norte to screen at Cannes

Governor Imee Marcos feels elated by the inclusion of “Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan” in the premier Cannes Film Festival, which is expected to further showcase the attractions in the province. Screening of said indie film in Cannes is a great opportunity for Europeans and the world, to witness and appreciate More »

PGIN: More health volunteers to further MDGs

In line with its goal of accomplishing its Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte seeks to further increase the deployment of its Barangay Health Workers (BHWs). More »

Energy company conducts job fair, aids PGIN’s Task Force Trabaho

With its aim to “improve the living conditions of its host communities,” the Energy Development Corporation (EDC) launched a summer job fair a day after the groundbreaking of its $300-million wind project in Burgos, Ilocos Norte. More »

Monthly Archives: August 2012

2nd “Looking for Johnny Moon” Creative Media Arts Festival kicks off

August 18, 2012  
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For the second year running, “Looking for Johhny Moon” Creative Media Arts Festival will be turning Ilocos Norte into a creative media arts smorgasbord offering seminars, forums and interactive learning.

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Gov. Imee grants financial assistance to London-bound Paralympic athlete

August 12, 2012  
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 Ilocos Norte Governor Imee R. Marcos handed out a cheque amounting to Php15, 000.00 to Paralympic runner, Mr. Roger Tapia, 21 y/o of Pasaleng, Pagudpud during a press briefing held at the Ilocos Norte Provincial Capitol last August 10, 2012. Tapia will no longer be empty handed in going to London for the incoming 2012 London Paralympic Games.

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PGIN unveils housing projects for government employees

August 10, 2012  
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The provincial government of Ilocos Norte, along with housing developers and Pag-IBIG held unveiling and groundbreaking rites for its housing programs which aim to benefit local government workers, teachers, and other government employees, last August 8.

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“Iskolar ni Manang Imee” program

August 10, 2012  
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As part of Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos’ efforts to encourage parents to let their children finish schooling, 893 underprivileged elementary and high school students received stipends, through the “Iskolar ni Manang Imee” program, last August 7, 2012 in the town of San Nicolas. The Millennium Development Goals Office under the Office of the Governor identified the students who need financial assistance in order to pay for miscellaneous school fees.
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