The Ilocos Times

Laoag City —“As I transition from my role as the SK Federation President of Laoag City to take on a new responsibility as the Commissioner for Luzon of the National Youth Commission, my heart is filled with immense gratitude. This is not a departure from service, but a continuation of the work we have started—on a much broader platform’’. Outgoing Laoag City Sangguniang Kabataan Federated President and ex-officio member of the Sangguniang Panlungsod Michael Christophe R. Agustin announced following his appointment as National Youth Commission (NYC) Assistant Commissioner for Luzon. Agustin thanked every Laoagueño for their “trust, support, and shared belief in what the youth can achieve”. He also stressed his deepest gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for believing and granting him this incredible opportunity to serve the country’s youth on a grander scale. Profound appreciation also to everyone who became his rock, source of strength and inspiration. ‘’This journ...

  The local government unit of Nueva Era headed by Mayor Aldrin Garvida and Vice Mayor Caroline A. Garvida commemorated the 128 th Philippine Independence Day with a series of meaningful activities, highlighted by a community-wide clean-up drive along the Ilocos Norte-– Abra Road. The activities were also participated in by the Sangguniang Bayan members, municipal government employees, punong barangays, non-government organizations, and representatives from national government agencies. (Doms dela Cruz)

Laoag City —In a significant boost to education support in the province, a total of 1,028 senior high school and college students aged 18 years old and above, all non-recipients of any government scholarship program, each received PHP5,000 in educational assistance to support their continued pursuit of education and help meet school-related expenses. Through a funding request initiated by the Office of the Governor with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the assistance was provided to qualified students in the province, underscoring the government’s continued effort to support learners who are not covered by existing scholarship programs but are actively pursuing their studies. Ilocos Norte Governor Cecilia Araneta-Marcos urged the beneficiaries to use the assistance responsibly and prioritize their studies, stressing the value of discipline and perseverance in pursuing their academic goals. For many beneficiaries, the aid provides timely relief for daily ...

Manila — This Father’s Day, the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) joins Filipino families across the country in honoring fathers for their invaluable contributions in nurturing, protecting, and guiding their families. For generations, fathers have been regarded as the “haligi ng tahanan”—the pillar of the family whose hard work and sacrifices help provide stability and security for their loved ones. As Filipino families continue to navigate changing social, economic, and demographic realities, CPD recognizes that the role of fathers has evolved beyond being providers to becoming active partners in building healthy, resilient, and future-ready families. "Fatherhood today encompasses many roles," said CPD Executive Director Usec. Lisa Grace S. Bersales. "Fathers are not only providers but also caregivers, mentors, role models, and partners in making decisions that shape the future of their families. This Father's Day, we celebrate Filipino fathers wh...