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EDC-CSR Launching
EDC-CSR Launching: Energy Development Corporation (EDC) executives along with their[...] Full Story - Photo by PGIN-CMO
Groundbreaking ceremony of a $300 million wind power project
EDC President and Chief Operating Officer Richard Tantoco (5th from[...] Full Story - Photo by
2nd Buntis Congress
Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos addresses the participants of the[...] Full Story - Photo by Alaric A. Yanos
I. NORTE IS NOW ISO-CERTIFIED PROVINCE
Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos (center), and provincial administrator and[...] Full Story - Photo by
CATTLE DISPERSAL
Gov. Imee awards five breeding cattle to the residents of[...] Full Story - Photo by
DAR Secretary inaugurates pump project in Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos (in red blouse) together with[...] Full Story - Photo by
Athletes arriving for Int’l Paoay Regatta
Athletes and officials are arriving in Ilocos Norte, approximately 24[...] Full Story - Photo by Grazielle Mae A. Sales, PGIN-CMO
71st ARAE-FEARA International Regatta in Paoay
Student-athletes from Ilocos Norte train for rowing from Filipino Olympiads[...] Full Story - Photo by
Gov. Imee supports CVF-MVF tandem
Laoag City Mayor Michael V. Farinas (left) pays a courtesy[...] Full Story - Photo by
Image of San Pedro Calungsod
The image of San Pedro Calungsod is brought to Ilocos[...] Full Story - Photo by
Other News
Operation Baklas 2013: ‘Sagip puno tanggal pako’ pre-empts tree injuries in Ilocos Norte The following article on the Operation Baklas was the pronouncement made by Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Juan P. de los Reyes, Jr. during the culmination of the baklas operations here, joined in by ... Full Story
INEC girds for power shortage LAOAG CITY (April 23) – OIC INEC General Manager Engr. Herbert Agdigos announced that the cooperative is preparing for an imminent power supply shortage which was earlier hinted by the National Grid Corporation of the ... Full Story
Food poisoning downs 8 LAOAG CITY – Eight construction workers were rushed to Gov. Roque Ablan Sr. Memorial Hospital here for treatment due to alleged food poisoning , government doctors said. The victims complained of severe stomach upset, dizziness and ... Full Story
I. Norte env’t rangers to increase; more planting activities to follow As more Barangay Ranger Officers (BROs) are deployed, plans for training additional BROs and the planting of new seedlings are also undertaken. BROs are mountain forest rangers that are hired to protect Ilocos Norte’s upland forests ... Full Story
Le Tour to cycle through I. Norte Tourism in Ilocos Norte is expected to grow once more as Le Tour de Filipinas cyclists ride across the length of the Province. “Ilocos Norte was chosen since new destinations will be in store for the ... Full Story
Honest tricycle driver finds P22K, returns cash to owner LAOAG CITY (April 14) – An honest tricycle driver here returned an envelope containing P22,500 to its owner who lost it inside his tricycle last Thursday. Raul Caluya, a resident of Brgy. 15, in this city, ... Full Story
Top Stories
Gines notes glitches yet successful in I.N. polls LAOAG CITY, May 15 — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) described the elections in Ilocos Norte as successful despite minor technical glitches caused by defective counting machines. In a radio interview with Bombo Radyo yesterday morning, ... Full Story
New generation of politicos win in Ilocos Norte LAOAG CITY, May 14 (PIA) — As expected, time-tested political dynasties dominated the Ilocos Norte result of election. The Commission on Elections has proclaimed re-elected Governor Imee Marcos and her mother Representative Imelda Marcos including the ... Full Story
“Let us work together for the next 3 years
Ria Fariñas, daughter of Rep. RCF,
tops SP’s both districts in I. Norte
LAOAG CITY, May 15 — The Commission on Elections has proclaimed all winning candidates in Ilocos Norte from the provincial posts down to the city and town levels.
Both re-elected Governor Imee Marcos and Representative Imelda ... Full Story
8-hour brownout in entire Ilocos Norte; 10 towns and Vigan City in Ilocos Sur on Apr 27 LAOAG CITY, April 25 — The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has set an eight-hour power service interruption to the whole province of Ilocos Norte and some parts of Ilocos Sur from 7am ... Full Story
Massive vote-buying in Ilocos Norte? LAOAG CITY (April 24) – Provincial Election Supervisor Atty. Joel Gines has revealed that alleged vote-buying is a ‘perennial problem’ in Ilocos Norte based on past records. Gines, who is newly assigned here, said that since ... Full Story
Videos
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Opinion
Guiangster
My two relatives got reelected town mayors; Ria Farinas & Jeff Farinas are real No. 1
Posted in Ilocos Sentinel on May 24th, 2013
I would like to congratulate two of my relatives who won in the recently concluded May 13, 2013 midyear elections. Congrats to reelected Mayor Rolly Guiang of Sta. Marcela, Apayao and reelected Mayor Dr. Alfredo ... Read More
The Girl Ninja
Manila Airports Not as Fun
Posted in Ilocos Sentinel on May 24th, 2013
INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA –Arriving at Incheon International Airport (IIA), one of the world’s best*, a Filipino couldn’t help compare our very own celebrated Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and its 4 terminals**. The terminal where ... Read More
Press Release
Thursday, April 25th, 2013
Ilocos garlic growers to market garlic to Jollibee, Splash Foods at 13.5 tons per month
Ilocos garlic growers are optimistic of the prospects of the garlic industry as they are about to market peeled and powdered garlic to Jollibee and Splash Foods Corp at 13.5 metric tons (MT) per month.
... Full Press Release
Crime Clock
Drug pusher, 2 girls nabbed LAOAG CITY (April 18) – A suspected drug pusher-user and two female companions were arrested ... Full Story
Village councilman shot dead BATAC CITY, Ilocos Norte (March 28) – A barangay councilman in this city was shot ... Full Story
Man survives dynamite explosion CARASI, Ilocos Norte (March 28) – A 42-year-old man survived a dynamite explosion in this ... Full Story
Supply of Illegal drugs comes from nearby regions PAOAY, Ilocos Norte (March 23) – P/Sr Insp. Paul Benedict Parado, chief of police of ... Full Story
Special child raped by own grandpa? MARCOS, Ilocos Norte (Mar. 8) – Police authorities of this town are investigating an alleged ... Full Story
Politics
MAYORAL BET NABBED, JAILED MARCOS, Ilocos Norte (Nov. 30)– A mayoral candidate of this town was arrested and jailed ... Full Story
A ‘Prodigal son’ is welcomed back in Paoay Sanggunian PAOAY, Ilocos Norte, (Nov. 7)– Controversial councilor Dante Langaman was likened to a returning home ... Full Story
Ignacio firm in his fight vs. Imelda LAOAG CITY (Oct. 19) – Lawyer Ferdinand Ignacio, former president of Integrated Bar of the ... Full Story
LC Mourns The Death Of Its Vice Mayor Vice Mayor Edward P. Domingo passed away at dawn on September 29, 2012 because of ... Full Story
Editorial
Errado a drivers SAEM NGA UMUKUOK. Di mabubos a liday. Agarubos ti lu-lua. Atong nasindian iti paraangan. Simbolo ti nakaam-ames a trahedya. Daytoy ti eksenna dagiti nagpasina kadagiti biktima ti Pariir road accident dita Sarrat, Ilocos Norte. Siam a ... Full Editorial
Inside News
Adams town: A new Pines City in Ilocos The bucolic town of Adams, the province’s mountainous sanctuary is heading for fast enhancement with the increasing number of tourists flocking to it being comparably Ilocos Norte’s own Pines City. Nestled on mountain ranges, Adams, 106 ... Full Story
Gov. Imee graces PAASE meeting, outlines science vision for I. Norte Governor Imee R. Marcos has revealed willingness to invest in science and technology to push for “inclusive development” in Ilocos Norte during her remarks at the 33rdAnnual Philippine American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE) ... Full Story
Paoayeño,100, eats only veggies, fish PAOAY, Ilocos Norte–Pablo Javier Negre, a fisherman of this town, turned 100 years old last January 22. His granddaughter Marlyn dela Cruz revealed to the media that her lolo’s secret of longevity is eating vegetables ... Full Story
300 land title certificates distributed LAOAG CITY, Dec. 29 — The provincial government completed this year’s “Natalged a Titulo” program with the distribution of 300 land title certificates to beneficiaries in Pagudpud town. Provincial Assessor Erme Labayog, in a report during ... Full Story
54 cops turn DENROs LAOAG CITY, Dec. 4 – Fifty-four police officers in the province have passed as Deputy Environment and Natural Resources Officers (DENROS) to help the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in protection, conservation and ... Full Story
PRC to hold a ‘day for professionals’ in Laoag LAOAG CITY, Dec. 10 (PIA) - The Professional Regulation Commission or PRC will hold a special day for professionals on December 18 at the Laoag City Hall by bringing their services closer to public. PRC will accommodate ... Full Story
OFW returnees in I. Norte attend livelihood, skills training Twenty-nine distressed female Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) in Ilocos Norte have availed themselves of the 3-day livelihood and skills training and seminar on souvenir and gift items implemented by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Regional Welfare Office ... Full Story
Sugarcane bloc buys “korong2″ trike LAOAG CITY, Dec 4– Local sugarcane producers here received an early Christmas gift from the city government as they got financial aid, Tuesday, December, 3 at the Laoag City Hall. Members of the Sugarcane Products Producers ... Full Story
