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
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FARE HIKE. Tricycles wade through floodwaters in Laoag City in this undated photo. Soon, the minimum tricycle fare of PHP15 per passenger, up from PHP11, will be imposed to cushion the impact of oil price hike on drivers and operators. (Photo by Leilanie Adriano) LAOAG CITY - Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Laoag have approved the proposed increase in the minimum fare for tricycle and horse-drawn carriage (kalesa) in this city. City Councilor Jayson Perera confirmed this on Tuesday, saying the fare increase follows the matrix under City Ordinance No. 2022-017, increasing the minimum fare to PHP15 from PHP11 per passenger for the first kilometer, and PHP3 for the second to fourth kilometers, and PHP5 for the fifth kilometer and thereafter. According to Perera, "this is a win-win solution for parents, students, and trike/kalesa drivers and operators" following a long discussion about the issue. As the province has remained under coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) Aler
FARE HIKE. Tricycle drivers in Laoag City meet with local officials of the city government of Laoag led by Mayor Michael M. Keon on Tuesday (Aug. 30, 2022) to tackle a possible fare increase in the city. Based on the existing ordinance, the current base fare is pegged at PHP11. (Photo by Alwyn Formantes) LAOAG CITY - Tricycle drivers in this city are seeking an increase in basic fare due to the global oil price hike. Based on the existing 2011 city ordinance, the current basic fare for tricycles stands at PHP11 for the first kilometer with an additional PHP2 for the succeeding kilometer, while students, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities get a discounted fare of PHP9 with an additional PHP2 for the next kilometer. Many trike passengers, however, have complained about tricycle drivers collecting PHP20 per passenger, a special rate imposed on commuters when the city was still under heightened restrictions and tricycles were only allowed to take in one passenger per trip. The