7 regions first to test revised K-10 program

Jane Bautista 09/11/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) will conduct a pilot test of the revised K-10 curriculum, also known as the Matatag curriculum, in seven regions to identify the challenges and gaps before the scheduled implementation of the…

DSWD braces for Typhoon Mawar; extra food packs ready

Sofia Abrogar 05/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 689,885 family food packages have been pre-positioned “nationwide” by the state social welfare bureau in preparation for possible supertyphoon Mawar. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) also started the…

Ninos haul three gold medals in 2nd day of Batang Pinoy

Glendale G. Rosal 12/18/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Team Cebu City Niños hauled three gold medals in the second day of the Batang Pinoy National Championships in Vigan, Ilocos Sur.  The medal haul was headed by 15-year-old cyclist Chris Andreu…

Magnitude 7 earthquake leaves P33.8-B in damage to infrastructure

Inquirer One Luzon Bureau - @inquirerdotnet 07/28/2022

BAGUIO CITY—The 7-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luzon on Wednesday left at least P33.8-billion worth of damage to infrastructure in the Cordillera and Ilocos regions, an official said Thursday. Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro, deputy administrator for operations…

NCR, four other provinces under GCQ ‘with heightened restrictions’ until July 31

Daphne Galvez 07/23/2021

MANILA, Philippines — General community quarantine (GCQ) “with heightened restrictions” will be in effect starting Friday, July 23, until July 31 in Metro Manila and provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Davao de Oro, and Davao del…

Gov. Marcos favors review of Trabaho bill

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/30/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Senatorial candidate Imee Marcos favors calls for a review of the Trabaho Bill especially on the provisions affecting the manufacturing sector based in economic zones. Marcos cautioned against the bill, which includes changes in the…

Marcos tells local officials: Plan the future of Cebu, Visayas

Doris C. Bongcac 04/08/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – With development projects now directed to Luzon and Mindanao areas, Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos said it seems that the Visayas, particularly Cebu is now experiencing a “vision vacuum.” Marcos said that local…

Marcos: I don’t meddle in local politics

Doris C. Bongcac 04/08/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Local politics should be left to the local candidates. Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos said that since she is seeking a national post, she has made it a policy not to get involve…

Imelda pulls out of Ilocos Norte gubernatorial race, fields grandson

Inquirer.net 11/29/2018

Convicted Ilocos Norte 2nd District Rep. Imelda Marcos has pulled out from the gubernatorial race in their province but has fielded incumbent Governor Imee Marcos’ son. Imelda’s office confirmed this to INQUIRER.net on Thursday. Her grandson, Ilocos…

Ilocos Gov. Imee Marcos gives take on federalism in Mandaue stop of Cebu visit

Norman V. Mendoza 02/23/2018

“We should make sure that federalism can bring progress and development especially in Mindanao and the Cordilleras and not chaos.” Ilocos Gov. Maria Imelda Josefa “Imee” R. Marcos gave this advice when asked about his take on…

Global Cebu nips Ilocos United FC

Glen Dale Rosal 10/29/2017

Global Cebu FC escaped the Ilocos United FC, 3-2, in a Philippines Football League (PFL) match yesterday at the Cebu City Sports Center. With the win, its 11th against six losses and seven draws, Global Cebu FC…

Ilocos FC vows to spoil Global Cebu

Glendale Rosal 10/29/2017

  Ilocos United FC may be the clear underdogs when they play host team Global Cebu FC tonight in the Philippines Football League (PFL). But the visitors vowed to frustrate Cebuano football fans who are rooting for…

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