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ART WORKSHOP. Young learners in Ilocos Norte province join an art workshop at the Robinsons Ilocos Mall in this file photo. DepEd Laoag City is initiating some child protection policies.(Photo by Leilanie Adriano) LAOAG CITY - The Department of Education (DepEd) here is strengthening its network and linkages with child rights advocates to ensure children are safe and free from any form of violence. DepEd Laoag Superintendent Vilma Eda said Monday that talks are ongoing with the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), Laoag City Police Office (LCPO), and various non-government organizations and advocacy groups to formulate a more comprehensive approach to child protection. Cherry Joy Garma, a child protection policy focal person of DepEd here, reported there were at least five child victims of bullying in 2022 while there may be some other cases out there that remains unreported due to several reasons. "Though the number of cases is not alarming yet, we want to take pro
LAOAG SAND DUNES. Laoag City Mayor Michael Keon (in red) leads the inspection of the terrain of the La Paz sand dunes in this undated photo. The city government will host the 1st Laoag Sand Dunes Challenge on Feb. 25, 2023. (Photo courtesy of the City Government of Laoag) LAOAG CITY - The city government on Friday invited the country's top runners and enthusiasts to take part in its first-ever running event on Feb. 25 featuring the famous sand dunes of Ilocos Norte. Laoag Mayor Michael Keon said the city government would be hosting the Laoag City Sand Dunes Challenge, featuring 5K and 10K category running events along the La Paz sand dunes overlooking the West Philippine Sea. "As everyone knows, yours truly is a former athlete-runner so I decided that it would be a very interesting event if instead of holding a fun run on a regular course, it would be conducted on the scenic, undulating, and hilly terrains of the Laoag sand dunes, which will be the main attraction for this act
COURTESY VISIT. The 4th Marine Brigade led by Brig. Gen. Vicente Mark Anthony Blanco pay a courtesy visit to Laoag City Mayor Michael Keon on Jan. 18, 2023. One of the topics discussed was the possible establishment of a detachment in one of the city's coastal barangays. (Photo courtesy of the City Government of Laoag) LAOAG CITY - Local fishermen here have welcomed the proposed installation here of a detachment of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) to prevent illegal fishing as well as provide immediate help in times of emergency situations. Roderick Raquino, a fisherman from Metro Gabu village here, said in a media interview Tuesday that the presence of the Marines in the city's coastal area will be beneficial to them. "We feel more secure knowing they are just within our reach," said Raquino, adding that their mere presence will prevent illegal activities in the area. In a recent meeting with Mayor Michael Keon at the Laoag City hall, Brig. Gen. Vicente Mark Anthony