Tañada Labor Day Message: “No to Contractualization”

House Deputy Speaker and human rights advocate Lorenzo “Erin” R. Tañada III called for the removal of contractualization and declaring it as illegal in our labor laws. “The fight for just wages is further complicated by the security of tenure of our workers. They have been bearing the … Continue reading →

Marcos vs. Nalupta come 2013 election?

It seems a battle royale may loom in Batac City come May 13, 2013. Such scenario may happen if the Naluptas and Marcoses collide in the mayoral race in this infant city of Ilocos Norte. In a taped interview aired by Catholic-run radio station DZEA based in Laoag City, Hon. Mariano "Nonong" Marcos … Continue reading →

JACK ENRILE FAVO YEAR-TERM OF BOCAPS

BATAC CITY, April 25--Cagayan Rep. Jack Enrile said he favors a 5-year term of elected barangay officials in the country. In a press con held here, the Region 2 solon said any longer term of barangay captains and kagawads is appropriate to give them ample opportunities to accomplish more rural … Continue reading →

Know the brief history of Paoay & its founder Don Martin Guiang

All roads lead to Paoay, Ilocos Norte this coming week as this historic town begins today, April 29, 2012 to usher in its annual town fiesta celebration. Its main celebration falls on Saturday, May 5, feast of patron saint-- St. Augustine.......... My fellow Paoayenos led by town Mayor Bobby … Continue reading →

Graduates boom but jobs are few

If you combine the recent total number of new college graduates this school year from MMSU, DWCL, NWU and NCC, all major schools in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, you would probably count to thousands and thousands. The big problem now that stark in their face is where to find their first job and earn … Continue reading →