The Ilocos Times

Laoag City —Senior Sangguniang Panlalawigan member Matthew Joseph M. Manotoc said that processes are underway for the Ilocos Norte provincial government (PGIN) to offer a scholarship for senior high school. “It’s a basic scholarship for low-income and indigenous students,” he shared, “ Wala namang limitation sa strand, but of course there are preferred or prioritized strands kagaya ng Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM), and Technical-Vocational and Livelihood (TVL).” According to his office, they expect the approval of the measure by August. The senior high school scholarship would be the sixth type of educational grant offered by the provincial government during the incumbency of Ilocos Norte Governor Ma. Imelda Josefa “Imee” R. Marcos, who is on her third and final term. The most recent addition was the Sirib Athletic Scholarship through Provincial Ordinance No. 005-2016, which Mr. Manotoc sponsor

INEC 44 th  AGMA. INEC general manager Engr. Felino Herbert P. Agdigos hands over the Certificate of Appreciation to NEA Board of Administrator member Agustin Maddato, who served as guest speaker during the 44 th  AGMA at the Laoag City Centennial Arena on June 17, 2017. Witnessing the awarding are INEC board president Reynaldo “Rey” M. Lazo and other members of the INEC board. (Doms dela Cruz) By Dominic B. dela Cruz Staff reporter Dingras , Ilocos Norte—The Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC) completed its three-venue 44 th Annual General Membership Assembly (AGMA) held in this town and in Laoag and Batac Cities on June 9, 17 and 24, 2018, respectively. The AGMA primarily lets INEC officials meet with all INEC member-consumers for the presentation of accomplishment reports of the cooperative for the year 2017. INEC also publishes its full report through its magazine, “Baggak”. In the past, INEC scheduled just one AGMA; but to maximize attendance, i

Laoag City —Senior Sangguniang Panlalawigan member Matthew Joseph M. Manotoc reminded the public of Provincial Ordinance No. 017-2017, which regulates the operation of boardinghouses or dormitories in Ilocos Norte, with corresponding penalties for violations. “ May mga nagsabi kasi na some of the dorms are unsafe, so ini -offer namin ‘to . The ordinance ensures na yung mga dorm ay safe and livable. There’s a standard,” said Mr. Manotoc. Among the prescriptions under the ordinance are reinforcement of a curfew; “no smoking,” “no drinking,” and “no gambling,” rules; and the provision of a receiving or working area, especially for visiting schoolmates of the opposite sex. “It’s for the mental and physical well-being of our students,” he emphasized, “ kasi ang dorm, parang second home ‘yan .” Aside from the said regulations, Ordinance 017-2017 requires dormitory operators to secure the proper permits and licenses, as well as ensure that their facilities conform to the

Laoag City —With Executive Order (E.O) No. 56, series of 2018, dated May 25, 2018, the provincial government of Ilocos Norte strengthened its existing emergency hotline services by making all calls to it free of charge. Dubbed the Ilocos Norte Provincial Incident Response Management (PIRM) 911, PGIN launched it in December 2016 as a centralized hotline ensuring rapid response to accidents and other emergency situations through immediate coordination with the Ilocos Norte Provincial Police Office (INPPO) and other public safety agencies including the Bureau of Fire Protection and provincial hospitals. PIRM 911 operates 24/7 with four landline and mobile phone numbers:   077-600-0948, 077-772-1772, 0999-999-7707, and 0917-109-9911. Trained personnel stationed at the Provincial Capitol handles all calls. Though based in Ilocos Norte, PIRM 911 also has within its jurisdiction reports from nearby provinces of Cagayan and Ilocos Sur. Wilfredo Lorenzo Jr., Provincial Inf

(PGIN photo) Laoag City —With an eye out for discovering and developing the next Teofilo Yldefonso, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) plans to enter into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the De La Salle Santiago Zobel School in Muntinlupa City to open a new swimming school at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium here. The MOA is primarily the PGIN’s bid to improve athletic development in the province. Mr. Yldefonso was the first Filipino and Southeast Asian to win an Olympic medal. He was born in Piddig, Ilocos Norte, in 1903, and went on to win two bronze medals at the 1928 and 1932 Olympic Games. He introduced the modern breaststroke and garnered a total of 144 medals from 1921-1937. He died in 1942, during World War II. The MOA will facilitate a partnership between the PGIN, represented by Ilocos Norte Governor Ma. Imelda Josefa “Imee” R. Marcos, and the DLSZ administration. DLSZ offers summer sports and arts programs, with swimming

By Leilanie G. Adriano Staff reporter LAOAG CITY—Hundreds of local police and representatives both from public and private organizations in the entire province of Ilocos Norte and neighboring provinces gathered at the Camp Valentin S. Juan, Laoag City on early morning of June 23, 2018 as they ran along the major streets here promoting peace and wellness. Now on its fourth year, the “Run for Peace 2018” continues to attract a community of peace and wellness advocates mostly from Laoag and the different towns of Ilocos Norte. Aside from keeping you fit and feeling younger every time you run the distance, a Laoag-based lady marathoner Fanny Miguel, 27 said, “It gives you a different feeling and a sense of accomplishment. It is also more fun when run with friends and running buddies.” Placing third under the female category for 5K finishers, Ms. Miguel added, “it is just a bonus when you receive a medal.” Organized by the First Ilocos Norte Mobile Force Co

Engr. Cyrus Peter Miguel Lim of Brgy. 2, Laoag City topped the recently concluded ECE ECT Examination. Cyrus is a fresh graduate of Mapua University. He is the proud son of Engr. Cesar Lim and Marissa Estella Miguel Lim, RN.  (Doms dela Cruz )