The Ilocos Times

By Leilanie G. Adriano Staff reporter LAOAG CITY—In time for the rabies awareness month, the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVet) hosted a quiz bee at the Provincial Auditorium on September 29, 2018. Participated in by students from the different primary schools of the province, “One Health Quiz Show” is one of the highlights of Ilocos Norte’s intensified drive towards promoting a rabies-free province. Based on record of the National Rabies Prevention and Control program, there are approximately 300 to 600 Filipinos who die of rabies every year. Focusing on children who are highly vulnerable to dog bite, the quiz bee enables the children to become more aware of what to do in case they are bitten by a dog and to further encourage responsible dog ownership. Running for six years now, Dr. Loid Valenzuela said the activity is a joint undertaking of the PVet in cooperation with the Provincial Health Office and the Department of Education. As of the moment, the pro

By Leilanie G. Adriano Staff reporter Pasuquin , Ilocos Norte—The clear blue sky on an early morning invites fisherfolks of Brgy. Davila here to venture out of the sea. Though their fishing boats were spared from typhoon Mangkhut’s [Ompong] destructive winds, it nevertheless washed away their “payaws”. “Payaw” is as an artificial fish sanctuary or fish-aggregating device to attract school of fish. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources is distributing these fish aggregating devices to fishermen associations nationwide to increase their catch. Before the onslaught of Mangkhut , Pasuquin fishers were among the hundreds of recipients of livelihood fishing materials from BFAR. But all these were gone now as their payaws were washed out by the strong winds of Mangkhut, the strongest typhoon so far that hit the Philippines this year. Each payaw has a price of PHP100, 000. While trying to figure how to start all over again, Domingo La Torre said he is

By Dominic B. dela Cruz Staff reporter Laoag City —Ilocanos paid their last respect to a former archbishop in the city after the remains of the late Archbishop Edmundo Abaya was brought to the St. William’s Cathedral on September 24, 26, 2018. Archbishop Abaya, who was the first Filipino Bishop appointed by the late Pope John Paul II, died at the age of 89 on September 20, 2018 at the Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan City. Archbishop Abaya was ordained as a priest in 1953. He became the third bishop of the Diocese of Laoag in 1978, where he served for two decades. He was later elevated as Archbishop of Nueva Segovia in 1999, becoming the first Ilocos Sur native to at the post. Archbishop Abaya also served as chairman of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines’ (CBCP) Commission on Ecumenical and Inter-religious Affairs from 1988 to 1989 and a member of the CBCP Permanent Council from 1990 to 1991. Archbishop Abaya served th

By Bernard Ver Contributor LAOAG CITY—The Provincial Peace and Order, and Anti-Drug Abuse Councils met for the third quarter review at the Provincial Capitol Auditorium on October 5, 2018. Ilocos Norte Vice Governor Eugenio Angelo M. Barba presided over the conference in lieu of Ilocos Norte Governor Ma. Imelda Josefa “Imee” R. Marcos. Peace and order The Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office (INPPO), with P/Chief Insp. Randy Baoit appearing in place of P/Sr. Supt. Cesar R. Pasiwen, presented updated data of crime incidents in the province and the arrest of wanted persons. The police Data showed that from January 1 to September 30, 2018, there were 156 recorded crimes against person; 73 crimes against property; 260 arrested wanted persons. For the good news, the Philippine Army’s 24 th Infantry Battalion executive officer Major Felipe M. Jaramilla said Ilocos Norte remains “insurgency-free” from any rebel groups. Anti-illegal drugs The Phili

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) helps in the repacking of DSWD family food packs (FFPs) for augmentation to affected LGUs. (DSWD photo) San Fernando City , La Union—After the onslaught of typhoon Mangkhut [Ompong], the Dept. of Social Work and Development Field Office 1 (FO 1) continues to provide relief supply augmentation to affected families and individuals in various municipalities and cities throughout Region 1. As of 18 September 2018, DSWD FO 1 has provided 11,560 family food packs amounting to PHP4,161,600.00 and 6,796 non-food items comprised of sleeping kits, hygiene kits, and family kits amounting to PHP10,440,151. In addition, local government units (LGUs) have extended a total assistance of PHP158,300.00 while non-government organizations (NGOs) augmented PHP1,950.00. A total of 262,385 individuals or 62,647 families from 921 barangays of the four provinces of the region were affected by the typhoon. Likewise, 394 evacuation centers are currentl

  Laoag Mayor Chevylle V. Farinas tosses the ball for the ceremonial jump-ball formally opening this year’s inter school sports tournament. (Doms dela Cruz) By Dominic B. dela Cruz Staff reporter Laoag City —Mayor Chevylle V. Farinas personally opened this year’s Laoag City Inter-School Sports Tournament held at the city multi-purpose basketball court. Heavy rains at the time precluded the traditional parade. In its place, the city government held a program featuring all competing athletes from elementary and secondary school levels of private and public schools. Mrs. Fariñas, in her speech, welcomed all the athletes for this year’s inter school tournament, which will feature other sports events aside from basketball. Laoag City government sports coordinator Hipolito Salva said this year’s tournament include volleyball, table tennis, badminton, chess, football and athletics. Mr. Salva explained that they will hold games during weekends to avoid any neg

Laoag City —The city’s school division superintendent received another award, this time for his leadership. Fortune Life Insurance Co. through its Values Advocacy Program ( vap ) named Dr. Joel B. Lopez among the five winners of the second Gintong Parangal Para sa Edukasyon Pamumuno. Dr. Lopez received his award on September 12, 2018 at the Bulwagan ng Karunungan, Dept. of Education main office in Pasig City. The award recognized Dr. Lopez’s positive leadership, hard work and discipline as school division superintendent. “This is a recognition of the reforms we at DepEd Laoag initiated and implemented. I thank God for giving me the wisdom and the courage to improve the system, for the support of sdo [School Division Office] staff, school heads, teachers, local officials and stakeholders, and for the unwavering support of family and friends,” Dr. Lopez said. Education Sec. Leonor M. Briones served as guest of honor and speaker during the awarding ceremonie