The Ilocos Times Daily

27/09/2026

Statement on China's Dangerous Conduct at Sea

H.E. Lee Lipton, United States Ambassador to the Philippines

September 27, 2026

The United States strongly condemns the use of dangerous blocking and other irresponsible maneuvers by the China Coast Guard and the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) that threatened a collision with a Philippine vessel and prevented a lawful and routine resupply mission to Second Thomas Shoal on September 24.

We stand by our Philippine Allies and laud their professionalism and restraint. We call on the China Coast Guard and PLAN to cease the use of escalatory tactics that threaten the freedom of navigation and a free and open Indo-Pacific.

(Information Office
U.S. Embassy Manila)

27/09/2026

https://ilocostimes.net/feeding-program-benefits-over-48k-undernourished-children-in-region-1/

By Leilanie Adriano BATAC CITY – A total of 48,249 undernourished children across Region 1 are benefiting from the school-based milk feeding program this year, providing nutritional support to learners who need it most. “The initiative seeks to help address undernutrition among schoolchildren wh...

27/09/2026

https://ilocostimes.net/ilocos-norte-officials-welcome-postponement-of-bske/

By Leilanie Adriano BATAC CITY – Ilocos Norte Governor Cecilia Araneta-Marcos on Friday welcomed the postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s signing of the law moving the polls from 2026 to 2028. Palace Press Officer, Und...

25/09/2026

CSC celebrates 126th Anniversay

Laoag Vice Mayor Rey Carlos Fariñas receives his Gawad Dangal ng Bayan Award as Regional Qualifier by the Civil Service Commission Gawad Lingkod Bayan. The CSC Lingkod Bayani is an annual awards program that honors exemplary public officials and employees in the Philippines. This is likewise to recognize the individuals or groups for exceptional or extra ordinary contributions that have a nationwide impact on public interest, security and patrimony. The awarding was held during the celebration of the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary with a Theme: “Bawat Kawani, Lingkod Bayan: Puso, Dangal at Galing sa Bayan’’ at the CSC Regional Office in San Fernando, La Union

Photo courtesy of LC-VMO

25/09/2026

As part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Social Development Program (SDP), the HE SHA Prime Sand & Gravel Aggregates Philippines, Inc. donates and distributes 4x4 Multi-Purpose vehicles, bicycles, E-bikes, computer sets, tables and chairs and others in Barangays Metro La Paz and Metro Gabu. The distribution was witnessed by Governor Cecilia Araneta Marcos, city officials, barangay officials of Metro La Paz and Metro Gabu and the HE SHA officials. He SHA PSGAP is currently handling the Padsan River Restoration Project in Laoag.

Photo by Mr. Larry Pedralvez

25/09/2026

https://ilocostimes.net/inydo-most-outstanding-local-youth-development-office/

Rag-o ken ragsak ti narikna ni Gobernadora Cecilia Araneta-Marcos kalpasan ti pannaka-iraman ti Ilocos Norte Youth Development Office (INYDO) a maysa kadagiti sangapulo nga organisasion dagiti agtutubo iti pagilian kas Most Outstanding Local Youth Development Office.  Ni Mr. Willie Jake Sib-at, man...

25/09/2026

https://ilocostimes.net/dengue-fast-lane-surveillance-up-as-ilocos-norte-records-2-deaths/

By Leilanie Adriano LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – The Provincial Health Office (PHO) in Ilocos Norte has intensified its dengue surveillance and response measures, while district hospitals activated dengue fast lanes to facilitate quicker assessment and treatment of suspected cases following the repo...

24/09/2026

"ALISTO MASS WEDDING"

Laoag Mayor James Bryan Alcid administered the Sunset Wedding of 42 couples who availed the 2nd year free "Alisto I Do" Mass Wedding held at Barangay La Paz Torre Fish Port last September 23, 2026 witnessed by Vice Mayor Rey Carlos Fariñas and city councilors John Michael Fariñas, Bjorn Lao and SK Federated President Respicio.

24/09/2026

https://ilocostimes.net/ilocos-norte-hawaii-ties-gain-new-platform-for-education-investment/

By Caren Grace C. Carbonell and Zyron Alexis Paguyo For generations, Hawaii has been more than a distant destination for many Ilokanos. It has been home to relatives, a source of livelihood, and a place where Ilokano culture has continued to thrive. That longstanding connection is taking on a new in...

24/09/2026

https://ilocostimes.net/from-discipline-to-protection-ilocos-norte-strengthens-whole-school-approach-to-learner-safety/

By Mary Therese D. Ancheta and Kim Ezra G. Quiddaoen LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte — Keeping schools safe requires more than imposing penalties for violations. The Department of Education-Schools Division Office of Ilocos Norte (SDOIN) said this, as it strengthens learner protection by combining positi...