Ilocos Norte launches ‘Paskua Mi Ditoy’, lights 45- foot Christmas tree
The provincial government of Ilocos Norte has officially launched the opening of a series of Christmas events dubbed as ‘Paskua Mi Ditoy,’ a month- long celebration which underscores the customs and traditions of the Ilocanos in celebrating Christmas.The launching was highlighted by lightning up the 45- foot Christmas tree displayed in front of the Ilocos Norte provincial capitol last ... Read More here
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Amazing Race Asia cruises to Ilocos Norte for next season’s epic
LAOAG CITY, Oct. 20 (PIA) — Get ready for season 5 of the reality game show The Amazing Race Asia as it goes to Ilocos Norte.The municipalities of Burgos, Bangui and Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte will be the show’s trail for season 5 which will be aired in next year’s episode.The US-based reality show chose the seven great wonders Ilocos Norte for the utilization of the shows’ ... Read More here
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PGIN, FDCP inks agreement: IN to host 1st film fest
In a three- page agreement between the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) both has committed to launch a local film fest dubbed as “Ilocos Norte Film Festival” which will promote local films and Ilocos Norte, as a location for foreign and locally produced films.Entered into by Gov. Imee R. Marcos and FDCP Chairman Briccio ... Read More here
Guling-guling festival in Ilocos breathes life to dying industry
PAOAY, Ilocos Norte, March 9 (PIA) – The annual mardi gras that signals the end of earthly pleasures for Catholics in this town is also an occasion to breath life to a dying industry.From home accents to dresses of festival dancers, the “guling-guling” festival is a time for residents to make use of hand woven fabric to revive its traditional loom weaving industry.Guling-guling dates ... Read More here
Unique run promotes Laoag as destination for sports adventure
LAOAG CITY (FEBRUARY 28) – More than 200 runners finished Saturday’s first Taray Pamulinawen 2011, described as the first-of-a-kind trail run that marked the end of the month-long Pamulinawen festival that the Laoag city government organized.Some 237 participants raced in various categories that featured a 10-mile trail run, a 10k road Run, 5k road Run, 3k family Run and a 750 ... Read More here
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Intriguing products at eco-living bazaar Laoag City
Go green advocate Red Dot successfully launched its first Sunday Eco-Living Bazaar infront of Holy Spirit Academy Laoag City last October 10, 2010. A first of its kind in Ilocos, the eco-bazaar aims to showcase healthy and environment friendly products. For consumers, here are four sets of products worth a second look.Pâté products The pâtés are completely free of preservatives, but have ... Read More here
Ilocos Norte’s famous Banna Rice Coffee brings progress to province
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 ... Read More here
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Batac’s cityhood nullified
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 ... Read More here
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Hongkong flights to Laoag cancelled beginning today
Laoag City (26 August) – The aftermath of the Manila hostage taking has began to be felt in the city with the indefinite suspension of flights from Hongkong to Laoag and vice versa beginning today. Milagros Gonzales, provincial tourism officer, confirmed that twice weekly flights from Hongkong to this city and vice versa have been suspended indefinitely. “We were informed that all ... Read More here
Ilocos Norte: A tourist haven in Ilocos Philippines
Ilocos,Philippines- Ilocos Norte is one of the 82 provinces of the Philippines. It is situated in the northern part of the country (Ilocos Region), which is around 440 kilometers away from Manila, the capital of the Philippines.Only few are aware that this province is a good tourist destination. To many, tourism in the country is more associated with widely known tourist spots like Boracay, ... Read More here
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Brief Profile of Ilocos Norte
Brief History Juan de Salcedo, after occupying the town settlement of Vigan, pressed further north to Laoag which at that time was also a center of population. Located at “Ermita Hill” at the northern bank of the Padsan River, Laoag was already a flourishing center of trade with the Japanese and Chinese. The Augustinian missionaries established the Laoag parich in 1580 with St. William, ... Read More here