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. Reports in the past few years have shown that interest for on-location shooting in the province 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. The project is better known as the Iskolar 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. The ten-day event will include novena masses participated by province’s various municipalities, a grand procession in the streets of Laoag City 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. Spearheaded by the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), in 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.  Displayed in key Petron stations along North Luzon Express Way (NLEX) southbound lane in Balagtas, Bulacan, northbound lane in Marilao, 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). BHWs are government-supported workers who focus on managing health-related issues on the barangays of their designation. One BHW 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. In cooperation with the Department of Labor and Employment, the Provincial Government of Ilocos More »

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

August 12, 2012   Featured
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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.

 “I am very happy on how the province is supporting me. I am very thankful to Gov. Imee for she never hesitates to help me and she gives me money whenever I go and compete to other countries. She is always there to give me support. I’m hoping that she will never get tired of helping me,” said Tapia.

 Tapia was born with a single arm and a speech defect and according to him he never had any consultations from medical personnel about his condition.

 He started being an athlete since he was in his 5th grade. He loved involving himself into sports ever since. He played volleyball, basketball and all kinds of sports but he fell in love most with running events. He also said that he was an IRAA player during his 2nd year to 4th year in high school and he competed for the Palarong Pambansa during his 4th year. It was then that he was discovered for his abilities in athletics.

 Tapia clocked 23.56 seconds in the 200m race during the Malaysia Open held last April 2012 which made him a qualifier of the 200m event and he will be competing for the T-46 classification (one-arm amputee) for the 2012 London Paralympics.

 His school, the Jose Rizal University and the Philippine Sports Commission are also helping him with his trainings and his travel to London. He is having his training at the Ultra in Pasig City, with his coach, Joel Deriada from Philippine Team.

The London Paralympic Games 2012 is set to begin on August 29 and Tapia will be expected to take off on August 24 with his nine fellow Filipino Paralympians. AIZA MARIE U. VILORA, CMO-PGIN