SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. Dr. Danny Daquioag, head of the Provincial Education Office in Ilocos Norte, presents on Jan. 7, 2022 the accomplishment of his office. This year, there will be more slots available for the Ilocos Norte government's scholarship applicants with an increased budget amounting to PHP65 million.(Photo by Leilanie G. Adriano) LAOAG CITY - The Ilocos Norte government has set aside PHP65 million this year to assist learners under its intensified scholarship program, now available in six categories. From last year's PHP45-million scholarship budget covering 2,047 scholars, the Ilocos Norte government has increased the budget this year to accommodate more interested applicants. Dr. Danny Daquioag, head of the Provincial Education Office (PEO) reported Tuesday that the province is currently offering scholarship grants for medical students, agriculture and fishery courses both in college and secondary levels, art students, academic achievers, technical and vocational s