The Ilocos Times

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Ilocos Norte Municipality of Paoay NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION           In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that FRINE V.VALENZUELA has filed with this office a petition for Change of First Name from VENANCIA NANCY to FRINE in the certificate of live birth of VENANCIA NANCY VERANO who was born on May 18, 1937 at Paoay, Ilocos Norte and whose parents are FEDERICO VERANO and ROSARIO QUEVEDO.           Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition to this office not later than October 30, 2017. (SGD) ROBERT M. GUIEB Municipal Civil Registrar Oct. 16-22, 23-29, 2017*IT ________________________________________________ R.A. 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Ilocos Norte Municipality: Pasuquin NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION           In compliance with Sec

By Leilanie G. Adriano Staff reporter LAOAG CITY—Farmers here welcomed the sharing of ideas and exchange of technologies with state colleges and universities (SUCs) in a national convention of the International Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural Sciences held September 21-23, 2017.  For three days, agriculture technology experts and researchers from SUCs, small- and medium-industry entrepreneurs, farmers, policy makers and other local officials from various parts of the country gathered at the Teatro Ilocandia in Batac City to discuss and cultivate new ideas geared towards utilization of agriculture innovations for a better quality of life. For Romeo Ganiron, owner of Romaine Organics at Brgy. Ben-agan in Batac City, he said the convention is a great avenue for learning.  “This is a good opportunity for us to learn from the experts of SUCs. We are grateful they involved us in this forum so we could also share our own developed technologies and when combined wit

By Leilanie G. Adriano Staff reporter LAOAG CITY—4,773 drug users who surrendered to the police have completed their Community-Based Rehabilitation Program (CBRP). Community-based rehabilitation to a drug user is evidence-based interventions the community or local government unit provide to basic support system to them. The CBRP training consists of 13 modules, a drug user needs to complete. Of the total 6,277 individuals who surrendered to the Philippine National Police as of September 30, 2017, the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) recorded a total of 4,773 persons who already completed their CBRP training. Provincial social welfare and development officer Corazon Lillian Celia Rin confirmed this on following the October 2 joint Peace and Order Council and Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council meeting held at the Capitol auditorium where she provided updates on treatment programs conducted by local government units here from April to September,

Batac City government administrator Windell D. Chua (top photo) welcomes the participants and guests during the first school of the Mamamayan Ayaw Sa Anomalya Mamamayan Ayaw Sa Illigal na Droga (MASA MASID) orientation. The Department of the Interior and Local Government in partnership with the Batac government, the Philippine National Police, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and the Department of Health conducted the first (MASA MASID) Orientation participated om by MASA MASID Teams (MMTs) of Brgys. Valdez, Cangrunaan, San Julian, Aglipay, Baay, Baligat, Maipalig, Payao, Naguirangan, Camangan, and Dariwdiw. The punong barangay, the Sangguniang Barangay committee on peace and order chairperson, representative from faith-based Organization, non-government organization, and other volunteer groups, NGO members of the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council and Barangay Peace and Order Council compose MMTs. The orientation aims to capacitate the Masa Masid Teams on their roles in the

Former Piddig mayor, now consultant, Engr. Eddie Guillen showcases his town's best practices. (Berong Ver) By Leilanie G. Adriano Staff reporter Piddig , Ilocos Norte—When Engr. Eduardo Guillen, former Piddig mayor initiated a peaceful revolt to end hunger and poverty in his town, little did he know that he would be travelling far to share this goodwill to others. The historic town of Piddig is known as the home of “Basi Revolt”, an uprising led by heroic Ilocanos here against wine monopoly by then Spanish colonial government. As Piddig’s municipal consultant to his wife, Piddig mayor Georgina Salazar-Guillen, the former mayor is among the most sought-after speaker in terms of local governance initiatives and farm consolidation. In time for the 29 th anniversary of the Local Government Code, Mr. Guillen served as one of the presenters in the “Festival of Best Practices” organized by the Manila-based Local Government Academy to highlight the best practices of loc

Recognizing the value of leadership and cooperation among its personnel, Laoag City P/Supt. Edwin Balles receives a plaque of recognition from P/Director Gen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa as Best City Police Station in Region I at the Police Regional Office 1, Camp Oscar Florendo, San Fernando City, La Union. This is in celebration with the 116 th  Police Service Anniversary themed “Buhay ng Pulis Handang Ibuwis Para sa Katahimikan at Kaayusan ng Bayan". With him receiving the award is SPO4 Clarito Bilango. This is a manifestation of the unwavering dedication to the PNPs Mission Statement "To Serve and Protect" that will give the people the safest community they deserve.  ( Doms dela Cruz)