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DPWH FINISHES ILOCOS NORTE ROAD LIGHTING PROJECT

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a road lighting project for the purpose of improving safety of nighttime motorists traversing a portion of Pancian-Adams Road in the town of Adams, Ilocos Norte. DPWH Regional Office Director Ronnel Tan said that the completed road improvement project was implemented by the DPWH Ilocos […]

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LEGARDA BRINGS STARLINK TO ILOCOS NORTE

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda emphasized the importance of strengthening digital infrastructure and its crucial role in creating endless opportunities for Filipinos amidst technological advancements across the country as more installation of Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) through Starlink units were launched in the province of Ilocos Norte through her efforts. “In this digital age, access […]

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DPWH FINISHES PAGUDPUD ROAD IN ILOCOS NORTE

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently completed a new concrete road project benefitting residents of Barangay Tarrag, in the town of Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. DPWH Region 1 Director Ronnel Tan reported to Secretary Manuel Bonoan and Undersecretary for Regional Operations Eugenio Pipo, Jr. that the project with an allocation of ₱11.7 Million, […]

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FRASCO LAUDS ILOCOS NORTE’S ‘TAN-OK NI ILOCANO’

Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco lauded the celebration of Ilocano culture and tradition in the 205th founding anniversary of Ilocos Norte dubbed: Tan-Ok Ni Ilocano: The Festival of Festivals at the newly-inaugurated Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium in Laoag City. In his welcome remarks President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that he personally made […]

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DPWH FINISHES VINTAR RIVER WALL PROJECT

In line with its mandate to protect lives and properties from natural disasters, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a 216-meter flood control project in Sitio Namnama, Barangay Alsem, Vintar, Ilocos Norte. DPWH Region 1 Director Ronnel Tan commended Ilocos Norte First District Engineering Office for the on-time construction of the […]

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‘MINI LIGHTHOUSES’ TO BOOST CURRIMAO TOURISM

More lamp posts are being installed along the 2.8-kilometer seawall boulevard and fisherman’s wharf in the coastal municipality of Currimao in Ilocos Norte province to entice visitors to experience the area’s enchanting beauty from dusk to dawn. “This is the next big thing in Currimao,” said Mayor Edward Quilala as he shared the latest tourism […]

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DPWH: NEW ROADS TO BOOST ILOCOS NORTE ECO-TOURISM

The development of transport infrastructure by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has made local tourism destinations in Dumalneg, Ilocos Norte more accessible. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Region 1 Director Ronnel Tan said that the construction of the 3.9-kilometer Sta. Maria – Datag – Arapang – San Isidro […]

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QUEZON CITY-ILOCOS NORTE REVIVE P2C PROGRAM DEAL

The local government units of Ilocos Norte and Quezon City have revived their Producers to Consumers (P2C) program to provide better economic opportunities for micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) and consumers. To formalize the undertaking, a formal signing of a memorandum of agreement between Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc and Mayor Joy Belmonte was held […]

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PIDDIG, ILOCOS NORTE PURSUES WAGYU BEEF PROGRAM

Hundreds of branded cattle are being taken care of in a remote village of Sucsuquen in Piddig, Ilocos Norte province to jumpstart a multi-billion dollar industry that could reduce poverty and promote agri-business development in this part of the country. The project, known as the Piddig Wagyu cross and branded beef development program, the program […]

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PAGUDPUD TO ESTABLISH TOURISM ECOZONE – BENEMERITO

The local government unit of Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte is poised to establish a tourism economic zone in Barangay Caparispisan. Reelected Mayor Rafael Ralph Benemerito II said the establishment of an ecozone will become one of his top priorities under his second term to entice more investors and tourists to the area. “There are groups […]