TRAFFIC.Students queue Ablan Avenue on their way to the main gate of the Ilocos Norte National High School. More students are expected in the coming weeks as the school prepares for the full implementation of face-to-face learning.(PNA photo by Leilanie Adriano) LAOAG CITY -The first day opening of classes on Monday caused traffic jams in Laoag's university belt areas, particularly along Ablan avenue and P. Gomez street where most schools are located. School officials at the Ilocos Norte National High School said traffic congestion could get even worst when students go on full face-to-face (F2F) classes. Data from the Schools Division of Ilocos Norte (SDOIN) said they have logged a total 85,515 enrolees so far from kindergarten to senior high school. As early as 6 a.m. on Monday, school principal Rolen Oracion of the San Nicolas Elementary School said in an interview that several barangay tanods and police officers were deployed in front of the school to ensure the smooth flow of t
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. Dr. Danny Daquioag, head of the Provincial Education Office in Ilocos Norte, presents on Jan. 7, 2022 the accomplishment of his office. This year, there will be more slots available for the Ilocos Norte government's scholarship applicants with an increased budget amounting to PHP65 million.(Photo by Leilanie G. Adriano) LAOAG CITY - The Ilocos Norte government has set aside PHP65 million this year to assist learners under its intensified scholarship program, now available in six categories. From last year's PHP45-million scholarship budget covering 2,047 scholars, the Ilocos Norte government has increased the budget this year to accommodate more interested applicants. Dr. Danny Daquioag, head of the Provincial Education Office (PEO) reported Tuesday that the province is currently offering scholarship grants for medical students, agriculture and fishery courses both in college and secondary levels, art students, academic achievers, technical and vocational s