Buntis Congress 2013

2nd Triathlon event in Ilocos Norte goes ultimate for promoting wellness

While its tourism industry remains robust, Ilocos Norte also proves to be an ideal venue of international sports events through hosting another edition of triathlon race, the “Ultimate Tri Ilocos Norte” on March 22 and 23, 2014. The event which was originally launched in March 2013 becomes bigger and more More »

Young Ilocanos embrace the 600-year old “Guling” tradition

Each year, more and more young Ilocanos are observed engaging themselves to participate at the magnificent celebration of Guling-Guling, a festival depicting the age-old tradition of the people of Paoay, Ilocos Norte. The festivitiy which is traditionally held the day before the Ash Wednesday marks the last day when the townsfolk More »

Of old and new: “Guling-Guling” shines through centuries

Fat Tuesday, which marks the last merriment among Catholics before the start of the Lent season, has been a tradition widely forgotten by many Filipinos except for the people of the heritage town of Paoay, Ilocos Norte, who have altogether upheld a localized version for centuries. Guling-guling Festival is a More »

Ilocano onion growers’ income improved thru support from prov’l gov’t

The contribution made through the stipend distributed by the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte to the local vegetable farmers has now manifested when Wilfredo Valdez, the president of the Vegetable Growers Association (VGA) of Region 1 revealed that there is already 40% increase in his revenue in growing “lasona”, a More »

Ilocano NCCA awardee upholds the abel-weaving tradition

After being honoured as a National Living Treasure (Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan) by the National Commision for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) in 2012, Magdalena Galinato Gamayo of Lumbaan Pinili, Ilocos Norte continues maintaining the abel-weaving tradition in the country alive. At the age of 88, Gamayo is eager More »

OWWA partners with Sirib Express to bring scholarship assistance to Ilocano youth

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is set to partner with Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte’s (PGIN) Sirib Express, a voluntary youth organization in the province, to bring scholarship assistance to students who are Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) dependents. OWWA Family Welfare Officer Nona Marie Ganal said that the scholarship More »

Gov. Imee accompanies Archbishop Quevedo in Rome for his elevation as Cardinal

Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos (seated, right) and Philippine Ambassador to the Holy See Mercedes Tuason (seated, left) share a meal with newly-installed Cardinal Orlando Quevedo in Rome, Italy Feb. 21. Pope Francis himself installed Cardinal Quevedo, a native of Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, who served as Archbishop of Cotabato. “Related More »

Ilocos Norte’s 196th birthday held with night party run, light-up ceremony

More than 1,000 runners for the inaugural 3-kilometer run with a ‘bright’ twist called “RUNiag 2018” hit the Rizal Street, Laoag City today, February 2, in time for this year’s birthday of Ilocos Norte. With slogan, “Ilocos Norte Running for 200 Years”, RUNiag pinpoints to a bright, innovative prospect for More »

First youth awards in Ilocos Norte held thru Sirib Express

Ilocano youth who bagged either national or international awards in their respective field of skills and talents were given recognition by the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte through the first ever Sirib Youth Awards held last night, February 2 in front of the Provincial Capitol. Headlining the 53 listed awardees More »

“Gameng ti Ilocos Norte” Exhibit opens at Arte Luna this February

The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS), in cooperation with the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), launched “Gameng ti Ilocos Norte,” an exhibit featuring the finest inabel artworks and photographs of Ilocos Norte on February 1, 2014. “Gameng ti Ilocos Norte” (Treasures of Ilocos Norte) is an effort to uphold Ilocano More »

Paoay Boat Club: Ilocos Norte’s front-liner for int’l rowing events

Gaining nation-wide attention for its potential to host rowing events, Paoay Lake is getting its own boat club which will be inaugurated this February 1, Saturday. The upcoming official opening of the Paoay Boat Club will be witnessed by various international boat clubs and rowing authorities in the country: the More »

Ilocano life thru photos, abel art in Arte Luna exhibit this Feb 1

A public reception is set to be held this Saturday, February 1, 2PM at the newly-inaugurated Arte Luna Gallery for the opening of “Gameng ti Ilocos Norte”, an exhibit to showcase the Ilocano culture and heritage through the lenses of local photographers and abel artworks by local artists. “Gameng ti More »

March 13, 2013 Featured

Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos addresses the participants of the Buntis Congress held March 8 at the Capitol and reminds them to take care of themselves and their unborn child. She added that every pregnancy is now considered a pregnancy that is high risk. The Buntis Congress is a seminar for pregnant women where matters on pre-natal and maternal care are tackled. The congress, organized by the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte and the Provincial Health Office, was launched last year and is held in celebration of International Women’s Day.