The Ilocos Times

By Leilanie G. Adriano Staff reporter LAOAG CITY—The People’s Republic of China is bent on improving its English proficiency level as it continues to invite English-trained professionals from the Philippines to share its expertise in China. Through the newly-created Chinese Desk under the Office of the Ilocos Norte Governor, Kenny Lim bared plans to bring interested English trainers from the province to teach Chinese learners in China. Edwin Cariño, head of the Sustainable Development Center of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte confirmed this as he said they are currently in preparing the establishment of a language training center specializing in English education. “This is another good news to all Ilocanos especially those who are seeking for employment opportunities abroad,” said Mr. Cariño as he cited Chinese nationals engaged in hotel and restaurant services need to improve their English language communication skills. According to the 2017 English P

By Leilanie G. Adriano Staff reporter LAOAG CITY—Owing to rampant vehicular accidents, the Land Transportation Office in cooperation with the Motorcycle Philippines Federation (MCPF) continue to conduct seminars on the basics of motorcycle riding and safety in the province. Rochito Duque, Education Program Specialist of the Department of Education-Ilocos Norte reported that more trainings on road safety will be conducted this year for teachers and students who are riding motorcycles every day. For two days, participants will learn about motorcycle riding basics, including proper protective gears, handling, balancing, starting the engine, throttle control, and start and stop exercises. They will also familiarize themselves on the use headlights, mirrors, how to shift gears, and riding techniques about the posture of the rider when driving and taking turns.  In December last year, around 480 participants mostly composed of teachers were among the first batch of

By Leilanie G. Adriano Staff reporter LAOAG CITY—The Schools Division of Ilocos Norte (SDOIN)is set to erect its own internet tower anytime this month in an effort to provide better quality service to 21 st century learners. With an initial funding of more than PHP600,000 raised through the “Christmas Tree Para sa ICT” advocacy program of the DepEd Ilocos Norte, schools division superintendent Vilma Eda expressed her gratitude to all public and private stakeholders, including some people abroad who contributed in making this dream happen. “Anytime from now, we will do the groundbreaking of the first tower. This will be a great help for us resulting to easy access of information and learning materials,” said Ms. Eda as she reported they are now in close coordination with electrical communication engineers for the establishment of the first tower at the SDOIN compound. Ms. Eda added other local government units and schools in the province have also manifested their i

By Leilanie G. Adriano Staff reporter LAOAG CITY—A Hawaii-based school is set to visit the province of Ilocos Norte next month for a possible education exchange program. Matilde Neri, head of the Provincial Education Office under the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte confirmed this as representatives from the Farrington High School in Hawaii, United States will be flying to Manila and Ilocos Norte for the proposed Hawaii Philippines Education Exchange Program. Ms. Neri said Manila and the province of Ilocos Norte maintain sisterhood ties in view of the presence of many Filipinos or mostly Ilocanos based in Hawaii. She reported that the Philippine Consulate of Hawaii through Jeffrey de Mesa has sent a letter to Ilocos Norte Governor Ma. Imelda Josefa “Imee” R. Marcos for proper coordination. In view of this, the Schools Division of Ilocos Norte has recommended at least four schools where the Farrington High School will be initially visiting. The pre-visit wil

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By Leilanie G. Adriano Staff reporter LAOAG CITY—A halfway house for former rebels and Militia ng Bayan will soon rise in the province of Ilocos Norte. Worth PHP5 million pesos and funded by the Department of Interior and Local Government, the Ilocos Norte government represented by Governor Ma. Imelda Josefa ‘Imee’ R. Marcos will be signing a memorandum of agreement with the DILG Region 1 for the construction of a halfway house for former New People’s Army (NPA) rebels. According to Sangguniang Panlalawigan member Ramon Gaoat, chair of the committee on social welfare, Ilocos Norte province has been chosen as construction site of the facility which will serve as a temporary shelter for rebel-returnees. In a special session conducted by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the SP passed Draft Resolution No. 2018-12-310, granting authority to the governor to enter into MOA with the DILG for the establishment of said project. As of this posting, Mr. Gaoat said the specific

  DINGRAS  Mayor Erdio Valenzuela poses with representatives from the National Meat Inspection Commission (NMIC) pose during the dry run operation of the first ever municipal government-owned Double A Type Slaughterhouse in Ilocos Norte . (Dingras LGU photo) By Dominic B. dela Cruz Staff reporter Dingras , Ilocos Norte—The municipal government here has established a new AA type slaughterhouse. Dingras Mayor Erdio Valenzuela announced this after representatives from the National Meat Inspection Commission (NMIC) witnessed the conduct of dry run of said high-tech slaughterhouse recently. Mr. Valenzuela said that the municipal government has complied with all the requirements set forth by the NMIC in the operation of this latest type of slaughterhouse. However, Mr. Valenzuela admitted that the required electricity power for the said slaughterhouse has not been completely installed yet because of the high voltage needed due to its three phases in butchering.