Candon City wins RP’s 2010 Most Business Friendly City award
CANDON CITY (October 28, 2010) – - The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) had adjudged Candon City as 2010 Most Business Friendly of the Philippines(Level II – City Category), it was learned Wednesday herePresident Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III personally handed the plaque of recognition to Candon City Mayor Allen Singson and City Business Permits and Licensing ... Read More here
Ilocos policeman wins 2010 COPS award
Camp President Quirino, Ilocos Sur (September 14) — A non-commissioned police officer from Ilocos region was adjudged as one of the Country’s Outstanding Policemen in Service (COPS) for 2010.Ilocos region police director Chief Superintendent Orlando M. Mabutas proudly congratulated last Monday Senior Police Officer 2 (SPO2) Hermie Soriano Raymundo for bringing honor and distinction ... Read More here
Tourists troop to Vigan
Vigan City (13 September) — Foreign and local tourists continue visiting this world’s heritage city even after the Manila hostage taking crisis happened on the other week.This was announced last Wednesday by Vigan City Mayor Eva Marie Singson Medina during the formal opening of the celebration of the UNESCO World Heritage Cities Solidarity Day.“Our tourism industry is ... Read More here
8 Must See Attractions in Vigan City
Vigan City, Ilocos Sur is a historical place in Ilocos Philippines. Established in the 16th century, Vigan is best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. If you plan to visit this place, here is a list of must see attractions: Calle Crisologo Kamestizoan District in Vigan is replete with ancestral houses with ancient tile roofs, massive hardwood floorings, ballustrades ... Read More here
Brief Profile of Ilocos Sur
Brief History Before the advent of the Spanish Regime, settlements already existed along the coves or “looc” in the northern part of Luzon. These settlements called the “Ylocos” which extended from Bangui in the north to Namacpacan in the south were discovered during the expedition led by Juan de Salcedo in 1572. Juan de Salcedo decided to establish his headquarters in a settlement ... Read More here