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SENTINEL PROGRAM. Some of the sentinel piglets being distributed in Ilocos Norte province to qualified recipients outside areas affected by the African swine fever. Provincial veterinarian Dr. Loida Valenzuela said Wednesday (Aug. 24, 2022) that each recipient will receive three sentinel piglets and a sack of animal feeds courtesy of the provincial government. (Photo courtesy of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte FB page) LAOAG CITY - The provincial government of Ilocos Norte has started distributing sentinel piglets in areas declared as "pink" zones after more than a year of battling the African swine fever (ASF). Provincial veterinarian Loida Valenzuela said Wednesday that 15 hog raisers in Pasuquin town received three sentinel piglets each while 135 piglets more are set to be given to 45 other recipients in Solsona town. "We are just waiting for the laboratory results," said Valenzuela. She added that the selected areas for the program are those in the buf
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Severe tropical storm Florita (international name: Ma-on) has further weakened after crossing the Luzon landmass Tuesday, Aug. 23, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
PAGASA in the 11 p.m. bulletin said Florita wa
FOR A CAUSE. Cyclists get ready to join the "1st Padyakan sa Paoay" bike for a cause in Ilocos Norte province on Saturday (Aug. 6, 2022). The fund-raising event organized by the police will help support indigent school children. (Contributed photo) LAOAG CITY - Ilocos Norte cyclists are back on the road Saturday to raise funds that will help send indigent children to school. The 35-kilometer "Padyakan sa Paoay" bike for a cause started at Paoay Church, traversed Suba Road to Baay-Nangguyudan Road, passed Paoay Lake, and back to the starting line. Registration fee was PHP250 that came with the event shirt and snacks. The participants aged at least 12 years old were required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. "The event is not just for exercise and enjoying the natural landscapes of the province. Through our registration fees, we will be able to provide for the needs of our school children and inspire them to become good citizens," Master Sgt. Noel Aba
LAOAG CITY - A total of 2,218 rice farmers here each received a PHP5,000 cash aid on Thursday to boost their competitiveness amid a looming food crisis. The distribution of financial assistance is part of the Department of Agriculture's continuing efforts to help eligible farmer-beneficiaries to cope with the surging prices of fuel and agricultural inputs, among others, through the Rice Farmers Financial Assistance Program under Republic Act 11203 or the Rice Tariffication Law. As he affixed his electronic signature to an online database of farmer-beneficiaries at the Laoag central terminal, Ernesto Bacud from Barangay Balacad said he was thankful that the government shares the plight of farmers in these difficult times. "Thank you to our local officials and the government. This helps a lot," he said. With a barely 5,000-square-meter rice farm, Bacud said his harvest could hardly support his growing family as the price of palay continued to drop. In his speech, Ilocos Nor