The Ilocos Times

nagimnas a darepdepen dagiti banag a kayat a pasudien ta ti tarigagay a mapalugodan nga agbariw-as. adu dagiti madalapusna iti langalang adda baresbes a palalo't litnawna a mangdepdep waw ni karayo. adda rangkis a masapul a kalay-aten agingga a magteng iti pantokna anian a kinapintas ti aglawlaw; maidarnap ti darepdep a kayat nga ikutan nawada, awanen dagiti batbato ken gabat nainayad a pannagna ti naannayas a darepdep. sika ken siak nagtengtan iti kinaimnas pateg ti dayaw a kinalikagumanta a magteng. ni Elizabeth Madarang Raquel Brgy 3, Laoag City

By Leilanie G. Adriano Staff Reporter LAOAG CITY—The Department of Education Schools Division of Dagupan City sustained its run as the grand champion in this year’s Region 1 Athletic Association meet held March 6 to 11, 2019 in this city. Though there is no overall ranking for this year’s R1AA meet, the official medal tally results show Dagupan City received the most gold medal with a total of 87, 64 silver and 55 bronze . This is followed by Pangasinan 2 whose delegates dominated archery, badminton, table tennis, volleyball and wushu. They took home 57 gold medals, 52 silver and 43 bronze while Ilocos Norte had a close finish of 56 gold medals, 39 silver and 61 bronze respectively. Since the start of the sports competition, the Dagupan City powerhouse has displayed its might to defend its title from last year’s regional competition as it showed its best in arnis , boxing, swimming and aero-gymnastics competitions. As champion, it will field most of the

The teacher portrays different roles to students—as parent, disciplinarian, sibling, friend, or an idol. These are the faces from whom inspiration can be drawn by the youth and help shape the character of students willing to learn. Teachers, who have made a significant difference in the lives of students, deserve to be recognized. Bato Balani Foundation Inc. (BFFI), with the support of Diwa Learning Systems Inc. (Diwa) searches the nation afresh for exceptional teachers who have made outstanding contributions in their profession with “The Many Faces of the Teacher” program. For 17 years, the program has celebrated educators who have molded the character and built the capabilities of future leaders. This 2019, “The Many Faces of the Teacher” continues its search to give Filipino teachers a bigger voice to be heard. The search is open to educators of all ages who are actively teaching in private or public, elementary or secondary schools, colleges, and universities. The no

By Leilanie G. Adriano Staff Reporter LAOAG CITY—Cecile Araneta-Marcos, the widow of the late Sangguniang Panlalawigan member and Ilocos Norte vice gubernatorial candidate Mariano ‘Nonong’ V. Marcos II, who died of cardiac arrest last month is substituting in for her late husband’s candidacy. As the official campaign for local elections started on March 29, 2019, Mrs. Araneta-Marcos was accompanied by her sons and the Marcos family at the Commission on Elections on the same day to personally file her certificate of substitution candidacy. Commission on Elections Resolution 10420 allows substitute candidates for those who withdraw their candidacies—and not just for those who die or get disqualified—until midday of election day. The substitute, however, should share the surname of the original candidate. No substitution is allowed for independent candidates. "The substitute for a candidate who died, withdrew his candidacy, or was disqualified by final judgmen

Laoag City —Department of Education Region I director Dr. Malcolm Garma praised Ilocos Norte as the “best host” among all regional sports events he has attended; commending the “spectacular” opening program, well-organized playing venues, and comfortable billeting venues. Senior Sangguniang Panlalawigan member Matthew Joseph M. Manotoc also extended his gratitude to the people behind the success of R1AA Meet, saying: “I would like to thank the DepEd for allowing the province to host the R1AA this year and I also thank all our delegations for coming and staying as a very dignified and reasonable guests here in Ilocos Norte.” He also stressed that the delegates are “always welcome” to visit again and appreciate the beauty of Ilocos Norte. ( Blessing Angel V. Agliam )

By Leilanie G. Adriano Staff Reporter LAOAG CITY—Residents in the province of Ilocos Norte are urged to save water before they experience the same in the metro where there is an on-going water shortage. In a water summit held at the Centennial Arena on March 19, 2019, around 250 participants composed of farmers, policymakers, academicians, disaster risk reduction and management officers and water resource management experts participated in the formulation of a strategic plan to address environmental issues particularly on the lingering effect of El Niño. With the looming water scarcity from the unpredictable weather conditions caused by climate change, Ilocanos have been told to save water as an immediate solution. In a presentation of Engr. John Teodoro, manager of the Ilocos Norte Water District, he reiterated that “Water is life and everybody has to do its part to use water wisely.” Organized by the provincial government of Ilocos Norte, the third wa

By Dominic B. dela Cruz Staff reporter Laoag City —The city government here has resumed its “Agserbi 24/7” program. The said program, a pet project of Laoag Mayor Chevelle V. Fariñas, brings the city government closer to the people as they visit barangays around the city. With the program’s resumption, Mrs. Fariñas led the visit at Brgys. 54-B Camanggaan and 53 Rioeng. The Barangay Entrepreneurial Services (BES), otherwise known as the mobile market for the sale of goods and agricultural products. Vendors from the market and the barangays are invited. Aside from the mobile market, the city government also gives free snacks called “ Pa-chill ni Chevylle” , “ Pa-miki ni Mikee” , “ Pa-mami ni Jamie” and “ Pa-popsikel ni Jan Michael”; named after the mayor and her children . The city also gives the traditional birthday parties with free individual cakes to senior citizens.   All department office heads were advised and encouraged to participate i