Himala Sa Buhangin!

Guests, including PBA Players, Carlos Celdran and Dr. Joven Cuanang, lounging at the Morrocan inspired tents with the Governor during the Himala sa Buhangin last May 10, 2012 at the Paoay Sand More »

“HimalasaBuhangin!” redefines Philippine Fiestas

Letting go of the mundane street dancing and pageants usually associated with provincial fiestas, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte came up with a concept that has never before been experienced by More »

I. Norte Celebrates First La Milagrosa Provincial Fiesta

Ilocos Norte will celebrate the first La Milagrosa Provincial Fiesta on May 2-14. The festival will kick off on May 2 with the reenactment of the story of the arrival of La More »

Binibining Pilipinas 2012 winners with their Abel clutch bags

Binibining Pilipinas 2012 winners show off their abel clutch bags from Ilocos Norte, a gift from Governor Imee Marcos.  The beauty queens were in the province recently to check out the sites More »

Artist Leeroy New builds installation for I. Norte’s La Milagrosa Festival

Renowned installation artist  and designer Leeroy New is in Ilocos Norte as part of the province’s first La Milagrosa Provincial Festival this May 2-14. New, the recipient of residency grants to Singapore More »

Earth Day Celebration 2012

Ilocos Norte celebrated Earth Day last April 22 through tree planting activity and clean up drive at Paoay Lake, 470 hectare fresh water inland lake, declared as a National Park under Republic More »

Dr. Vicki Belo meets Gov. Imee

Famed Dermatologist Dr. Vicki Belo meets Governor Imee R. Marcos at the Ilocos Norte Capitol last April 12. Dr. Belo taped an interview with the Governor for her TV show. The Governor More »

OB/GYN Doctors from Region 1 visit Gov. Imee

Members of the Philippine Obstetrics and Gynecology Society make a courtesy call to Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee Marcos last April 12. The group of doctors are in the province to conduct free More »

Tourist arrivals in I. Norte soars to record high

680, 000 tourists arrived for Holy Week Around 680, 000 local and foreign tourists visited Ilocos Norte during Holy Week. According to Provincial Tourism Officer Ianree Raquel, the figure is based on More »

Scientists excited over humpback whales sighted in Pagudpud

Local fisherman spotted several whales very near the shore in Barangay Pasaleng in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte last April 2. In fear that they were stranded in the area, they immediately alerted the More »

Himala Sa Buhangin!

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Guests, including PBA Players, Carlos Celdran and Dr. Joven Cuanang, lounging at the Morrocan inspired tents with the Governor during the Himala sa Buhangin last May 10, 2012 at the Paoay Sand Dunes.

“HimalasaBuhangin!” redefines Philippine Fiestas

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Letting go of the mundane street dancing and pageants usually associated with provincial fiestas, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte came up with a concept that has never before been experienced by the people of I. Norte.

In line with Gov. Imee Marcos’ “PaoayKumakaway” tourism campaign, an event entitled “HimalasaBuhangin!” was held at the mysterious sand dunes of Paoay, the only desert-like landscape in South East Asia, thereby promoting the site as a prime tourist destination.

I. Norte Celebrates First La Milagrosa Provincial Fiesta

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Ilocos Norte will celebrate the first La Milagrosa Provincial Fiesta on May 2-14.

The festival will kick off on May 2 with the reenactment of the story of the arrival of La VirgenMilagrosa along the white sands of Logo Cove in Barangay La VirgenMilagrosa in the Municipality of Badoc. 

Binibining Pilipinas 2012 winners with their Abel clutch bags

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Binibining Pilipinas 2012 winners show off their abel clutch bags from Ilocos Norte, a gift from Governor Imee Marcos.  The beauty queens were in the province recently to check out the sites such as the sand dunes in Paoay and the beaches of Pagudpud.

The Abel Clutch Bags are available only at Lacasa Ilocos Norte, located at La Tabacalera Lifestyle Center, Llanes St. corner Gen. Luna St. in Laoag City.