The Ilocos Times

By Leilanie G. Adriano Staff Reporter LAOAG CITY—Residents here may have been doing something great to avert dengue, so far. For the period of January up to this day, the Provincial Health Office recorded no deaths due to dengue. Dr. Josephine Ruedas, officer-in-charge of the Provincial Health Office said the province continues to intensify its campaign to prevent dengue. Compared to previous years, she reported there were only few this year so far. Based on records of the Department of Health’s Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit and Health Emergency Management Systems (DOH-RESU-HEMS), a total of 26,042 dengue cases were monitored from January 1 to March 31 in 2018. The regions with the highest number of cases include: Calabarzon (Region 4-A) with 4,902; National Capital Region (4,874); Central Luzon (4,482); Northern Mindanao (1,533); Central Visayas (1,487); and Western Visayas (1,482). In Ilocos Norte, it may be recalled that deaths due to dengue

By Bernard Ver Contributor Laoag City —The newly installed Unity Arc welcomed Region 1 Athletic Association (R1AA) meet delegates in Ilocos Norte. Provincial tourism officer Aian Raquel said the installation of the arc at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Sports Stadium symbolizes not only unity, but also the rich culture of the Ilocanos—depicting the ‘La Virgen Milagrosa de Badoc’ shrine. It has a theme: One Goal. One North! The framework was designed by architect Allan Sonajo, an in-house builder of the provincial government. It was formed thru metal panel and its shapes are probably looks like a bow of the ship. The Arc also serves as a green structure too. It carries plants. Mr. Raquel added that the artwork is detachable. “It’s semi-permanent and can be dismantled and relocated. But for now, it will stay there. Hopefully even during the construction of the stadium”, Mr. Raquel affirmed. Meanwhile, the Ilocos Norte government is moving forward in d

Mujeres  2019 Winners! (from left) 2nd runner up Marsh Clooney Agcaoili; Mujeres SK Ivy Pascual; Mujeres Laoag City 2019 Kyle Ranada; Mujeres ABC Kimper Corpuz; and Mujeres 1st runner up- Justine Lenin Silvestre. The first transgender woman in Congress Rep. Geraldine Roman (Bataan, 1 st  District) served as the crowning guest. The coronation was held at the LC multi-purpose hall on February 18, 2019 as part of the Pamulinawen Festival 2019. (Doms dela Cruz)

By Bernard Ver Contributor Laoag City —The Mister International 2019 Preliminary Competition took to the ramps of the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena on February 20, 2019. Forty-one handsome males all over the world vied for the prestigious title for men's world, the Mister International Crown. On their performance, they've showcased their different styles in their national costumes, swimwear, and formal wear. Mister Australia Harrison Luna, 21, won the special award as Mister International Ilocos Norte 2019, sponsored by the Provincial Tourism Office headed by Aian Raquel. Also gracing the occasion were Alan Sim, the owner of Mister International Pageant; Carlo Morris Galang, president of Prime Events Productions Philippines Foundation Inc.; Pawee Ventura of Missosology; and Laoag councilor Handy Lao, one of the pioneering sponsors of the event in the Philippines. The Final round was held February 24, 2019 at One Esplanade in Pasay City, Manil

By Cynthia Fonacier Capunitan Harbor City, California, USA She's holding on so tight Suffocating him at times Her prize possession for life Her trophy, her tower But does she still love him Like she did once Does warmth and romance Still exist in her heart Or is she holding on Just for old times In denial of the truth She's feeling inside Emotional connection Fading fast or perhaps gone Conceivably what's left is pride With a bit of love undefined Ownership and entitlement Living up to the expectations Of obsolete social rituals She lives on, Showing him affection Ways she pleases Not realizing, it's not enough To fill the voids in a man's heart She hides her despair In a life of pretense and facade When emotional connection Unfastened, coldness takes over A genuine love is lost Emptiness prevails A poor soul, scared within Outside she puts up a smile Inside she's crumbling Reassuring hers

By Leilanie G. Adriano Staff Reporter Burgos , Ilocos Norte—Host communities of the largest wind power farm in this town starting to make use of their garbage wisely with proper management and constant practice. Through the Energy Development Corporation’s (EDC) corporate social responsibility program, some barangays here, particularly Brgys, Poblacion, Nagsurot and Saoit are actively engaged in the implementation of a 10-year integrated solid waste management plan which turns solid wastes into something beneficial to the community. In an interview last weekend, EDC’s CSR program head Deborah Melchor said an ecobricks workshop was conducted on February 22, 2019 here through the ECO brick Philippines which the Burgos wind farm has partnered to empower local communities on waste management. The hands-on training taught villagers how to make bricks out of recycled plastic wastes. Like in most parts of the country, Ms. Melchor said garbage problem has become a

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