TO WELCOME VISITORS. These Bali-inspired umbrellas are waiting at the Paoay Lake's visitors' lounge. Its inflatable island, along with other waterpark amenities, is set to open on Jan. 30, 2022, Ilocos Norte provincial government said on Friday (January 28).(Photo courtesy of the Ilocos Norte Tourism) LAOAG CITY - The Ilocos Norte provincial government announced on Friday that its Paoay Lake waterpark will open on January 30 despite an earlier warning to defer" water contact activities" due to the presence of E-coli bacteria. In a statement, it said the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has granted the provincial government an Environment Compliance Certificate (ECC) but this was before a water testing, showing the lake has a high level of contamination and is unfit for swimming. Provincial environment and natural resources officer Victor Dabalos confirmed the waterpark may open without "bathing activities". "We were directed by our