LAOAG CITY “Dallot,” a native chant delivered during special occasions by the Ilokano community in the olden times, remains alive to this day, thanks to natives who have kept the tradition. Adelita Romualdo Bagcal, 77, has clung on to it like a lullaby since she was a child. In recognition of her…
After having invited local gospel artists to perform with Joyous Celebration at the last 'Life Changing Concert', the organisors have this year accorded another local talent, Ezra Neethings to take part in the event.
LAOAG CITY - Education stakeholders in the province of Ilocos Norte on Thursday said they are looking forward to having more disciplined and patriotic students once presumptive Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio officially takes over as secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd). Bangui National High School principal Joel Manuel said the incoming DepEd chief "would surely make student discipline, citizenship training, and values formation as centerpieces of Philippine education." According to Manuel, going back to the practice of Citizens Army Training and scouting for students will do good for the students. Another school principal, Rizalina Tejada Manzano from Piddig, Ilocos Norte, also welcomed this development as she underscored that the drills will help mold the students as better citizens of the nation. "I was once a platoon leader and problem-solver in tactical competitions during my school days. I really can attest that the learnings and practices especiall