The Ilocos Times Daily

06/01/2026

https://ilocostimes.net/gcam-positibo-a-napintas-ti-2026-para-iti-ilocos-norte/

Ibilang ni Gob. Cecilia Araneta-Marcos a napnoan karit ti tawen 2025.  Sumagmamano pay laeng nga aldaw sipud nagtugaw kas gobernador ti probinsia, nagsasarunon dagiti kalamidad a simmangbay kas iti awan sarday a napigsa a tudo a nangitunda ti layus ken bagyo.  Ngem amin dagitoy ket naikagumaantayo...

05/01/2026

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05/01/2026

Message of mayor James Bryan Alcid to the Laoag City employees and officials during the first flag raising ceremony of the year held in front of city hall.

Dominic dela Cruz

04/01/2026

https://ilocostimes.net/laoag-lgu-goes-after-noisy-motorcyles-cars/

BY LEILANIE ADRIANO LAOAG CITY—The Philippine National Police (PNP)-Laoag Traffic Division has intensified its implementation of anti-nuisance ordinance, particularly this holiday season. Police chief master sergeant Eric Bumagat, head of the PNPLaoag Traffic Division, in a media interview, said t...

04/01/2026

DRUG CLEARED

Batac Mayor Markee Chua and Batac Vice Mayor Albert D. Chua receive the confirmation as “Drug Cleared City” from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) with the members of the city council and the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) of Batac, headed by the mayor successfully defended the city’s application as a “Drug-Cleared City” during the deliberation conducted by the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing (ROCBDC) recently. Mayor Chua, together with P/Lt. Col. Jerome Wangkey, city health officer Dr. Celeste Abundo, CLGOO Michelle Ratuita, CADAC focal person John Christopher Lopez, and Tristan Advincula, presented the city’s sustained efforts in rehabilitation, enforcement, and community-based intervention programs. With this achievement, the City of Batac becomes the second “Drug-Cleared City” in Region I, next to Alaminos City.

Photo courtesy of CGB

04/01/2026

THE Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council of the municipality of Pagudpud, led by Mayor Rafael Ralph Benemerito, successfully defends and passes the validation and assessment conducted by the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing. LGU Pagudpud is now a drug-free municipality.

(Photo courtesy of LGU Pagudpud)

02/01/2026

U.S. Navy Rescues Three Filipino Fishermen in the South China Sea

By U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs

SOUTH CHINA SEA –
On January 1, 2026, at approximately 12:45 p.m., the crew aboard the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) rescued three fishermen in distress aboard a fishing vessel while transiting the South China Sea.

Upon spotting the distressed vessel, watch standers immediately notified the bridge, and the ship launched a rigid-hulled inflatable boat to recover the fishermen. The three individuals, later identified as citizens of the Republic of the Philippines, were brought aboard Cesar Chavez and evaluated by the ship’s medical staff. All three were found to be in good health. Philippine authorities were immediately notified.

The fishermen reported that their vessel’s engine flooded on December 28 due to heavy seas, leaving them adrift. They had departed port on December 27 and survived on rationed food and water before being located by Cesar Chavez.

The United States coordinated with Philippine government officials to return the fishermen safely to the Republic of the Philippines.

Professional and vigilant watch standing procedures enabled the crew to locate and recover the distressed fishermen quickly and safely. Cesar Chavez conducts routine logistics and resupply missions in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet.

02/01/2026

https://www.state.gov/releases/2026/01/response-to-chinas-military-exercise-near-taiwan/

China’s military activities and rhetoric toward Taiwan and others in the region increase tensions unnecessarily. We urge Beijing to exercise restraint, cease its military pressure against Taiwan, and instead engage in meaningful dialogue. The United States supports peace and stability across the T...

02/01/2026

SHOP AND SAVE THIS NEW YEAR AT SM’s END OF SEASON SALE

Kick off 2026 with exciting finds and bigger savings as SM City Laoag brings you the End of Season Sale starting TODAY, January 2, to January 11, 2026.

Start the New Year in style with up to 70% off on great finds. Whether you’re refreshing your wardrobe for the year ahead or upgrading your home with new must-haves, SM has everything you need and all at irresistible prices.

Make your New Year shopping more rewarding and enjoy amazing deals only at SM. Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-244965, Series of 2025.

02/01/2026

https://ilocostimes.net/beyond-diagnosis-a-community-blueprint-for-hiv-recovery/

By Caren Grace R. Cabanayan-Carbonell “I [have been] sexually active since I was 16, but I was careful, constantly using protection and [undergoing] regular screening, until a night or two of unprotected sex,” Gav recalled of his life before his diagnosis.   In 2022, his weight dropped drastic...

30/12/2025

https://ilocostimes.net/sm-city-laoag-strengthens-community-care-through-chrismiles-2025/

In the spirit of giving, SM City Laoag shared Christmas cheer through ChriSMiles 2025, hosting a special celebration for 25 elementary pupils from Sto. Niño Elementary School during the holiday season. The children enjoyed a day filled with fun games and interactive activities alongside their teach...

28/12/2025

https://ilocostimes.net/a-dream-realized-4ps-beneficiary-ranks-7th-in-teachers-board-exam/

By Joyah Mae C. Quimoyog Chariz Ann Lucero, a Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiary from San Vicente, Ilocos Sur, realized her dream of topping the board exam through dedication. Driven by a desire to provide a better life for her family, she stayed on the honor roll from elementary....