Category: Provincial
ACPC released P8.5M loan to two CAR coops
April 22, 2017
The Department of Agriculture (DA) – CAR continues to provide assistance to cooperatives in the region. The Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) turned over P8.5 million to the Lengaoan Indigenous Farmers Credit Cooperative (LIFCC) and Pakiya Multi-purpose Cooperative (PMPC) last April 11, 2017at the Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Center (BAPTC), Strawberry Fields, La Trinidad, Benguet. This […]
Philex forms committee for MICC ‘multistakeholder review’
April 22, 2017
TUBA, BENGUET – Philex Mining Corporation has formed an ad-hoc committee to prepare for the planned “multistakeholder review,” as opposed to the previous audit done by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), to be conducted by the Mining Industry Coordinating Council (MICC) and in line with the Duterte administration’s promotion of responsible mining. “We […]
‘Sun Sea Ink’ tattoo event to be held in San Juan, La Union
April 22, 2017
SAN JUAN, LA UNION – Puerto de San Juan Beach Resort Hotel together with Good Hand Tattoo will hold an artwork and tattoo event on May 6 and 7, 2017. Good Hand Tattoo is a Manila-based tattoo shop regarded as one of the best in the industry.
Ilocos RDC approves proposed development projects
April 22, 2017
SAN FERNANDO CITY – The Regional Development Council (RDC) of Region 1 has approved resolutions for its priority programs for the year as its new chairman, Vigan City Mayor Juan Carlo S. Medina, seeks realization on it for the benefit of four provinces of the region. “As the RDC chairperson of Region 1, I’m tasked […]
PGS mini boot camp
April 15, 2017
Governor Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” R. Ortega III, emphasizing the importance of aligning programs of the provincial government of La Union with its component local government units for better public service and realization of the vision, “La Union, the Heart of Agri-Tourism in Northern Luzon by 2025” during the first day of the PGLU Mini Boot […]
Palm Sunday in Manaoag
April 15, 2017
Catholics wave palm bundles and raise religious items during a mass on Palm Sunday at the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Manaoag which according to Catholic tradition signifies the beginning of the Holy Week. Thousands of devotees as well as tourists flock to the Minor Basilica in Manaoag on Palm Sunday. ACE ALEGRE
Minahang Bayan seen with small scale mining measure
April 15, 2017
LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET – A measure establishing the framework for small scale mining operations is seen to pave the way for the establishment of a Minahang Bayan. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan committee on mining and energy chaired by Board Member Apolinario Camsol crafted an ordinance establishing the framework for the operation of small scale mining and […]
Mild quake jolts Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur
April 15, 2017
STA. CRUZ, ILOCOS SUR – A magnitude 2.5 earth quake jolted Sta Cruz town in Ilocos Sur dawn Tuesday (April 11, 2017). The tectonic-in-origin tremor was located at 17.06 degrees North, 120.11 degrees East and 36 kilometers South of the town.
Bauang beach resorts dinagsa ng bisita sa Semana Santa
April 15, 2017
BAUANG, LA UNION – Matapos ang Araw ng Palaspas noong Linggo (April 9, 2017) ay nagsimula nang nagdagsaan ang mga bisita mula sa mga karatig ng probinsya at maging ang mga turista mula sa ibang bansa ay dinayo na ang mga beach resort sa Bauang, La Union. Habang pinaghahandaan na rin ng mga opisyal ng […]
Bato as adopted son
April 8, 2017
Inilalagay ni Governor Bonifacio Lacwasan Jr. ang head gear na kung tawagin ay “suklong” kay Police Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa bilang Adopted Son of Mt. Province at pinangalanang “Muling” (ibig sabihin ay solid, unbreakable and firm) sa selebrasyon ng 50th Foundation Day ng probinsiya at 13th Lang-ay Festival noong Biyernes sa Bontoc, Mt. […]