LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte (February 25, 2023) President Marcos Jr. graced the celebration of the Tan-ok ni Ilocano 2023: The Festival of Festivals of Ilocos Norte held at the ground of the redeveloped Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium here on Friday evening, Feb. 24.
President Marcos Jr. was
ASSISTANCE. Hog raisers in Ilocos Norte receive recovery aid from the provincial government in this undated photo. Over PHP5 million were allotted to assist them. (Photo courtesy of the province of Ilocos Norte) LAOAG CITY - At least 230 hog raisers from Ilocos Norte province who were previously hit by the African swine fever (ASF) have received recovery aid courtesy of the provincial government. Provincial veterinarian Loida Valenzuela confirmed this on Thursday, saying that the beneficiaries included those not covered by insurance packages from the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation. "The latest beneficiaries were from Laoag City, Batac City, Banna, Solsona, San Nicolas, Paoay, Marcos and Vintar," said Valenzuela, adding that this is now the fourth batch of distribution of recovery aid to hog raisers. The hog raisers received cash ranging from PHP5,000 to PHP100,000 depending on the number of hogs affected with others also getting food packs and vegetable seeds. Apart fr
ANTI-RABIES SHOT. A field worker vaccinates a dog against rabies in Ilocos Norte in this undated photo. A massive anti-rabies vaccination has been rolled out in the province after cases were reported in the past few months. (Contributed photo) LAOAG CITY - Ilocos Norte has stepped up its anti-rabies vaccination drive after two cases were reported in the past few months. Provincial veterinarian Loida Valenzuela of the Ilocos Norte Provincial Veterinary Office said the cases were recorded in Batac and Badoc. "Massive anti-rabies vaccination in the affected barangays are now ongoing in Batac City to be followed by Badoc as soon as possible," Valenzuela said in an interview on Wednesday. She said the private animal industry sector and the provincial government are both helping provide an "augmentation and counterpart strategy" to procure more vaccines and prevent the spread of rabies. Meanwhile, Valenzuela reminded pet owners to become responsible and ensure that their
IMPORTANCE OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH. Climate Change Commission vice chairperson and executive director Robert Borje (center) highlights the importance of scientific research and development in addressing climate change during the 34th Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights in Batac City, Ilocos Norte province on Wednesday (Feb. 1, 2023). Borje said local researchers' cooperation is vital in ensuring the successful implementation of climate change action plan in the country. (Photo courtesy of CCC) MANILA - The Climate Change Commission (CCC) on Wednesday sought cooperation and collaboration with the local research community to ensure the country's success in the fight against climate change. During the 34th Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights in Batac City, Ilocos Norte province, CCC vice chairperson and executive director Robert Borje acknowledged the importance of scientific research in addressing climate change. Borje said research and
CHILD-FRIENDLY. Batac City Vice Mayor Windell Chua distributes reading materials to Day Care pupils in this undated photo. The Batac city government is among the 14 localities in the province that will receive a child-friendly award on Feb. 2, 2023 for its programs and services promoting the health and welfare of the young. (File photo courtesy of the city government of Batac) LAOAG CITY - The 14 local government units in Ilocos Norte earlier named as among the most child-friendly in the country are set to receive the award on Feb. 2, in time for the celebration of the 205th foundation of the province. Provincial social welfare and development officer Lilian Rin said Tuesday that out of the 315 eligible local government units for the seal of child-friendly local governance nationwide, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) declared the cities of Batac and Laoag, as well as, the municipalities of Adams, Bacarra, Bangui, Burgos, Currimao, Dumalneg, Banna, Nueva Era, P