Fariñas: Laoag schools to go hi-tech
IN LAOAG City, Ilocos Norte, Ria Christina G. Fariñas is known as the “People’s Princess” for her grassroots development and ...
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Chess in Marcos country
LAOAG City—The journey from Manila to Laoag City was unbearably long and tiresome, but the destination presented a welcome surprise, ...
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Abra-Ilocos highway nearing completion
LA PAZ, Abra—A four-lane concrete highway that will connect the land-locked province of Abra to Ilocos Norte funded by the ...
Read moreIlocos Norte wind plant still offline after blast
The 81-megawatt Caparispisan wind power project in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte remains offline after two transmission towers of North Luzon Renewable ...
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Ilocos Norte honors young achievers
One hundred sixty-two youth achievers from Ilocos Norte were recognized through the Sirib Youth Awards by the provincial government. The ...
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Poe to Ilocanos: Successful campaign not beyond reach
Independent presidential candidate Senator Grace Poe has managed to turn to her advantage the issue of her being the biological ...
Read moreIlocos Norte pays tribute to migrants
The provincial government of Ilocos Norte will inaugurate the Ilocano Migrants’ Monument today on Airport Avenue, Laoag City, as a ...
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