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DPWH UPGRADES CANDON ROAD IN ILOCOS SUR

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a road improvement project allowing safer access along the Road Junction of Candon-Salcedo-Del Pilar in Candon, Ilocos Sur. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Region I Director Ronnel Tan said the 1.12-kilometre concrete road project involves asphalt overlay with a 50-millimetre thickness […]

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Government

MANILA NORTH ROAD SECTION IN ILOCOS SUR UPGRADED

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the improvement of a portion of the Manila North Road (MNR) in Santa, Ilocos Sur. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Regional Office Director Ronnel Tan, said that a total of P39.2 Million was allocated for the road upgrade, specifically in Barangay Magsaysay, […]

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Politics

ILOCOS SUR TOWN SOON TO HAVE SUPER HEALTH CENTER

Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his dedication to improving access to essential healthcare services as he conducted a site inspection for the Super Health Center in Bantay, Ilocos Sur. In his speech, Go emphasized the significance of the Super Health Center initiative. The legislator highlighted the need to bring medical services closer to the people, particularly […]

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DPWH FINISHES ILOCOS SUR FARM-TO-MARKET ROAD

Farmers and residents in Santa, Ilocos Sur are now enjoying more convenient and accessible transport of products and services with the construction of a farm-to-market (FMR) road by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan and Undersecretary Eugenio Pipo Jr., in-charge of Regions 1, 2, CAR […]

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Sports & Entertainment

WORLD ROBOT GAMES MEDALS FOR ILOCOS SUR STUDENTS

The Philippine Robotics National Team from Narvacan National Central High School (NNCHS) in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, bagged eight gold and silver medals in the recently concluded World Robot Games (WRG) 2022, held in Thailand. Team members Jhenny Carta, Joana de Leon, Algine Mendoza, and Ysrael Caneso bagged four gold medals from the competition. At the […]

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Politics

ILOCOS SUR TO HOST ‘BATANG PINOY’ 2022 – SINGSON

Batang Pinoy is back! The annual youth grassroots sports event is staging a comeback this December after a two-year pause due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. In a memorandum of agreement signing event at the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) office inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila recently, it was announced that Ilocos […]

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CANDON CITY IS TOP BOOSTER VAXXER IN ILOCOS REGION

Candon City ranked first among local government units in the Ilocos Region with the highest number of first booster jabs administered, according to the Department of Health-Regional Office 1. Based on the latest vaccination report of the Health Department, a total of 16,941 eligible residents in Candon City in Ilocos Sur province got boosted from […]

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Politics

QUAKE-HIT VIGAN DANCING FOUNTAIN TO BE REPLACED

A famous musical dancing fountain in the heritage city of Vigan will be replaced with a better one after a strong earthquake and lightning caused damage to the man-made attraction. Ilocos Sur Governor Jerry Singson confirmed this as he reported they have found several cracks in the foundation after the July 27 magnitude-7 earthquake in […]

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NARVACAN BUSINESSES HIT 64% GROWTH – SANIDAD

Following the opening of a world-class farmer’s market in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, many new businesses have sprouted in the area, according to a certified report on economic data of the municipal government. Latest records showed that in 2021, some 916 new businesses got registered in Narvacan, bringing the total number of businesses that year to […]

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DANCING FOUNTAIN OPENS IN NARVACAN, ILOCOS SUR

The quaint town of Narvacan, Ilocos Sur is attracting more tourists than usual with its latest addition of a musical dancing fountain built beside the new solar-powered Farmers Market. Set to draw more livelihood and investment opportunities in the area, the dancing fountain in Narvacan officially opens to the public on April 25 after its […]