By Dominic B. dela Cruz Staff reporter Laoag City —The consulate of the People’s Republic of China in Ilocos Norte and Fort Ilocandia Resort and Casino (FIRC) donated an x-ray baggage scanner for the use of the Laoag International Airport on October 12. The security equipment was personally handed over by officials of the Chinese consulate and FIRC to LIA manager Ronald Estabillo with Ilocos Norte governor Ma. Imelda Josefa “Imee” R. Marcos also present. Mr. Estabillo thanked the Chinese officials led by consul and head of post Zhao Qiaoliang , and FIRC general manager Justine Yang for the donation. The baggage scanner, Mr. Estabillo said will be used for international arrivals. The LIA head also thanked Ms. Marcos for taking time to attend the turnover despite her hectic schedule. Meanwhile, Mr. Qiaoliang also expressed his deepest gratitude and appreciation to the people of Ilocos Norte for welcoming Chinese tourists from Guanzhong. This is the
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