Hundred Islands National Park: A great place for a great island adventure
On September - 8 - 2010ADD a Comment
If there is one tourist destination in Ilocos-Pangasinan Region that you should not miss, it is the Hundred Islands National Park and its home, Alaminos City in Pangasinan, Philippines. This park is a cluster of islands and islets scattered in the Lingayen Gulf. It is made up of 123 islands (124 islands on low tide)covering a total area of 18.44 square kilometres (4,557 acres) and. These islands look... more »
Crime prevention advocates awarded
On September - 7 - 2010ADD a Comment
San Fernando City, La Union (7 September) — Around ten outstanding partners in preventing crimes in the region were awarded by the National Crime Prevention Week (NCPW) ? Region 1 Technical Working Group (R1TWG) headed by the National Police Commission (Napolcom) this morning during the culminating program of the 16th NCPW celebration held at the Police Regional Office I, this city. Outstanding... more »
Vergara commends tourism partners for sustaining tourism industry in Baguio
On September - 5 - 2010ADD a Comment
Baguio City (5 September) — With the report of Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim that the effect of the hostage crisis in the tourism industry could last up to three months, the local tourism department is preparing for marketing strategies to be done. According to DOT Cordillera Regional Director Purificacion Molintas, the Baguio Tourism Council and the other tourism stakeholders in the city are... more »
La Union gears up for 5th La Union Philippines Surfing Break
On September - 3 - 2010ADD a Comment
La Union, Ilocos Philippines- The much anticipated annual La Union Philippines Surfing Break is scheduled on October 29-31, 2010. On its 5th year, the said event will be conducted in the surfing site Urbiztondo San Juan La Union. The La Union Surfing Break was conceptualized and launched in 2006 to educate and expose surfing to the general public through proper teaching methods. The schedule is during... more »
Ilocos Norte’s famous Banna Rice Coffee brings progress to province
On September - 2 - 2010ADD a Comment
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte (2 September) — What happens when you mix ingenuity, dedication, research, quality and competitiveness? The result is Banna Blend (Rice Coffee with Soya). The Project Management Staff of Bagnos Multi-purpose Cooperative in the town of Banna, Ilocos Norte is brewing a very famous beverage, and its aroma hints a lucrative enterprise. The B.A.G.N.O.S (Bassit a Ganansia Naurnong... more »
Imported meat sold only in meat shops with cold storage, says Mangaldan mayor
On September - 1 - 2010ADD a Comment
Dagupan City (01 September) – Imported meat is only sold in supermarkets and stores with cold storage facilities in Mangaldan town, the local executive clarified Wednesday in a media forum. Mayor Herminio Romero said that the municipal government was prompted to act immediately on complaints that imported meat was flooding the public market. The municipal council in reaction passed a resolution last... more »
Vigan City travel tips
On September - 1 - 2010ADD a Comment
Are you headed to Vigan City, Ilocos Sur for your much deserved break? This is a historical town in Ilocos Philippines which is regarded as the best preserved example of a Spanish colonial town in Asia. If you are after a satisfying trip, here are a few helpful pointers that you may like to note down. 1) Explore Vigan City by “calesa” “Calesa” or a horse-drawn carriage is a... more »
Batac’s cityhood nullified
On August - 31 - 2010ADD a Comment
Ilocos, Philippines – Batac recently lost its cityhood together with other 15 local government units (LGUs). With a 7-6-2 vote from justices, the Supreme Court of the Philippines reinstated its 2008 decision with finality declaring the cityhood laws converting 16 municipalities into cities as unconstitutional. The list includes Batac, Ilocos Norte. This final court ruling reversed the decision... more »
San Juan La Union: A surfing hotspot
On August - 29 - 2010ADD a Comment
Are you looking for a good place for your next surfing expedition? If you are, try San Juan La Union, the surfing capital of the Ilocos region. This surfing area is gaining popularity among surfing enthusiasts. Local and foreign surfers troop to Ilocos because of the unique surfing experience this place can offer . San Juan is known for its consistent intermediary quality surf. It has two unique seasons.... more »
DOLE sets up feedback mechanism
On August - 27 - 2010ADD a Comment
Dagupan City (27 August) — The Department of Labor and Employment has set up a 2-way feedback mechanism at the regional office and its six field offices to receive information or questions from the public so as to further facilitate or improve its service delivery services. “The effort is aligned with the administration?s thrust of strengthening the process of consultation and feedback,... more »
