The Ilocos Times

LAOAG CITY—Over 50 delegates from the Hawaii State Government and the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii (FCCH) visited Ilocos Norte to shop for business ideas to benefit both Filipinos and Americans. In a media interview upon the group’s arrival at the Laoag International Airport, Brandon Dela Cruz, FCCH president said he has heard so much about Ilocos Norte and it feels great that finally, they are now in Laoag. From Hawaii, the group led by Hawaii governor David Ige stayed in Manila for two days as they met with the United States Ambassador prior to their visit in this northern gateway of Luzon. As part of the annual goodwill and trade mission to the Philippines, Mr. Dela Cruz said they are here to help support and uplift Filipino business. “We travel in the Philippines and try to find where we can strengthen ties between Hawaii and the Philippines. Perhaps, it can be done through export of goods from the Philippines to Hawaii and vice versa. Let’s find out wher

Provincial seal of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) LAOAG CITY—The Ilocos Norte Provincial Development Council convened a meeting at the provincial auditorium to re-program some PHP113.7 million of the development fund for 2017. Following the new guidelines from the Department of Budget and Management and the Department of Interior and Local Government, seeking to enhance transparency and accountability of the local government units in the utilization of the 20 percent development fund, this compelled the Ilocos Norte government to make new listings in utilizing its remaining development fund this year.  This is pursuant to Section 287 of Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991, which states that: “each (LGU) shall appropriate in its annual budget no less than 20 percent of its annual (IRA) for development projects.” Under the updated guidelines, the approved local development plans and annual investment program (AIP), which should

English: Map of Ilocos Norte showing the location of Nueva Era (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) By Leilanie G. Adriano Staff reporter Nueva Era , Ilocos Norte—Local officials of the Tingguian community of this town, about 38 kilometers from Laoag City assailed the Department of Public Works and Highways and a contractor for not finishing the construction of a bridge, which supposed completion was last year. Nueva Era mayor Aldrin Garvida said the delayed completion of the PHP250 million Bonggo bridge project connecting Nueva Era and Banna is causing great inconvenience among commuters for over a year now since it commenced in 2015. Mr. Garvida said almost a year had passed since the Bonggo bridge supposed completion in time for the town’s centennial celebration but up to this date, the project is still “half-done”. So, when the Sangguniang Panlalawigan conducted an out-of-town session here, Mr. Garvida sought the help of Ilocos Norte Vice Governor Eugenio Angelo M.

RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Ilocos Norte Municipality of Sarrat NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that NERIC CASTILLO MATEO has filed with this office a petition for Change of First Name from TIMON to ARTEMIO in the birth certificate of TIMON GANUT CRISTOBAL who was born on 19 April 1953 at Sarrat, Ilocos Norte and whose parents are PEDRO CRISTOBAL and ISABEL GANUT. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than Nov 27, 2017. (SGD) JOAN A. DUQUE Municipal Civil Registrar Nov. 13-19, 20-26, 2017*IT _________________________________________________________ Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-0082-2017 RA10172 CFN-0018-2017 RA No. 9048 November 10, 2017 In compliance with publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandu

The early morning walk around the barangay led by: L-R: Maria Borromeo, member; kagawad Pat Eugenio, board member Aning Fernandez, reception host Geling Toribio; board members, Velen Alipio, Rogelio Domingo, and Ramon Tumaneng. The crowning of Lola Queen Pepita Tabor, 2017 Barangay 15 Senior Citizens Association Week crowned by Ernesto S. Tamayo, president, with the members clapping while they sing, "Dayta Nagsaway a Fintasmo The reception full of good cheer and merrymaking, singing and dancing, hosted by Geling Toribio. The cleaning and greening of the community. The Barangay 15 Senior Citizens Association of Laoag City, Incorporated, took time to celebrate Senior Citizens Week on October 1-7, in honor of our co-elders who labored hard for the things we are enjoying now. Let us enjoy with our Lolos and Lolas while they are still with us, while we still can see, hold, embrace them while they still can celebrate with us. Let us lavish them with lo

By Dominic Dela Cruz Staff reporter San Nicolas , Ilocos Norte—The Dept. of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Ilocos Norte 2 nd engineering district assistant district engineer James Ferrer said the DPWH “strictly prohibits” the drying of palay along national road. He added that they have advised farmers and rice traders not to use national roads as drying area of their produce. Mr. Ferrer reiterated an earlier memorandum and directive issued by former DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson prohibiting the same for “strict implementation”. Farmers and/or rice traders, however, continue to use national roads to dry their produce. Some even go to the extent of putting barriers in the road so vehicles will not runover their produce. This, however, is exposing motorists to danger while driving along barred roads. “ Naiintindihan din naman natin ang mga farmers lalo na kung tag-ulan at kailangan talaga nilang ibilad yung mga palay kaya lang dapat initindihan din nila ang

By Leilanie G. Adriano Staff reporter LAOAG CITY—In time for the October planting season, Ilocos Norte officials encouraged garlic farmers here to expand their production area as the province aims to deliver at least 20 percent or 26,000 metric tons of the national market demand. Garlic demand in the Philippines based on the National Statistics Office is approximately 128,000 metric tons per year. As one of the country’s major garlic producer, Ilocos Norte’s garlic industry remains threatened by cartel which government authorities here are trying to suppressed. “Garlic is a potential product we should look into. Our production target is doable,” said Sangguniang Panlalawigan member Vicentito “Toto” M. Lazo as he urged farmers to help fight cartel, a long-time problem in the agriculture industry which really needs to be taken seriously. This planting season, the state-run Mariano Marcos State University, Ilocos Norte government, Department of Agriculture and