NO THREAT. Major Jepphre Taccad, Ilocos Norte police spokesperson, says on Thursday (June 23, 2022) there are no reports of threat of violence related to the June 27 mass oath-taking of elected officials.Nonetheless, authorities are still taking precautions bydeploying a battalion to guard the venue at the Laoag City Centennial Arena.(Contributed file photo) LAOAG CITY - The Ilocos Norte police on Thursday said ithas not received any information on any threat of violence directed toward government authorities and buildings. Nonetheless, authorities are still taking precautions for the mass inauguration of newly-elected provincial, municipal, and city officials on June 27. Maj. Jepphre Taccad, Ilocos Norte police spokesperson, said they will deploy a battalion to guard the Laoag City Centennial Arena where some 5,000 people will attend the event. "As a precautionary measure, we will be on full alert status," he said, citing barricades will be set up near the area. Earlier, loc