Bicol surgeons save sight of 58-year-old man with cornea transplant
CABUSAO, Camarines Sur (PIA) – A hospital here successfully performed a cornea transplant on a 58-year-old man and the patient is doing well following the surgery. This achievement by the…
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Ilocos Region strengthens gender agenda planning with training
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union (PIA)—The Ilocos Region’s Gender and Development (GAD) planning team honed their skills in identifying gender issues and crafting a strategic regional plan at a training…
DOST Ilocos to hold Handa Pilipinas expo, SciTech Week to bolster disaster resilience, innovation
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union (PIA) – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the Ilocos Region is set to host a major science extravaganza with two back-to-back events:…
PDEA, PNP call for community cooperation after shabu found at Ilocos Sur seas
VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur (PIA) – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) are urging local government units (LGUs) to collaborate closely with law enforcement…
Pangasinan urges community participation in promoting PWD rights
DAGUPAN CITY (PIA) – The provincial government of Pangasinan, through the Provincial Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, is encouraging the public to actively…
Regional Natatanging Solo Parent awardee shares story of resilience
The dedication and strength of every single parent are truly immeasurable. Each day, they act as both the guiding light and the tough pillar of their household. How can one…
SSS Urdaneta City collects P933,000 in delinquent contributions, benefits 216 employees
DAGUPAN CITY (PIA) – The Social Security System (SSS) Urdaneta City Branch took a strong stance against delinquent employers, collecting a significant sum of P933,031 in unpaid SSS contributions through…
Ilocos Sur rice farmers receive 5K financial support from DA
VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur (PIA) — Some 361 farmers in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur received P5,000 each in financial aid on Wednesday at their municipal gymnasium. According to the Narvacan Municipal…
Vigan City holds bloodletting activity, raises awareness for regular donations
VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur (PIA) – The city government of Vigan, in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC)-Ilocos Sur Chapter, conducted a mobile bloodletting for this year at the…
La Union gov’t enhances PWD skills to increase employability
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union (PIA) – The provincial government of La Union is equipping persons with disabilities (PWDs) with the tools they need to thrive. Through a recent initiative…
Pangasinan scholars set sights on S&T dreams with DOST scholarship
Scholarships are one of the stepping stones students need to make their dreams come true. This step is now very significant for the 216 Pangasinan students who qualified in the…
Inabel in the spotlight: Laoag City stages first Inabel design competition
Inabel, a traditional handwoven fabric, holds a significant place in Ilokano culture and identity. With its delicate and versatile patterns, the inabel has come a long way in its utilization…
Dimaporo calls for conservation of Mt. Inayawan in Lanao del Norte
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) — Gov. Imelda Quibranza Dimaporo of Lanao del Norte has urged for Mt. Inayawan’s conservation, emphasizing its importance as a natural heritage. The Mount Inayawan…
Panguil Bay Bridge to open in August, boost dev’t in Normin
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) — The long-awaited Panguil Bay Bridge is set to open this August, according to Regional Development Council (RDC)-10 chairperson and Lanao del Norte Governor Imelda…
Camiguin’s Hibok-Hibok Festival 2024 features sports, culture, environmental care
CAMIGUIN (PIA) — San Juan sa Hibok-Hibok Festival 2024, organized by the provincial government, featured sports competitions, discos, swimming, volleyball tournaments, races, local cuisine, games, and a traditional fluvial procession. Held…
Camiguin enhances water safety measures following testing results
CAMIGUIN (PIA) — The provincial government is taking measures to improve water quality, as some areas show low coliform counts, indicating clean water, while others exhibit moderate contamination levels. Rey…
Emergency response team anticipates large-scale disaster exercises at Regional Rescue Jamboree 2024
The emergency response team based in Can-avid, Eastern Samar, eagerly anticipates a highly detailed disaster preparedness drill at the upcoming Regional Rescue Jamboree (RRJ) 2024 from July 3 to July…
Baguio LGU, LTO ink deal for interconnectivity system promoting road safety
BAGUIO CITY (PIA) — The local government unit (LGU) of Baguio and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) inked a memorandum of agreement to promote road safety with the use of…
DENR-Abra drums up environment conservation and protection in Zumbalikasan, community tree planting
BANGUED, Abra (PIA) – Senior citizens, police officers, and members of the community grooved to promote fitness and taking care of the environment during the ‘Zumbalikasan’ at the Casamata Hill…
DA rolls out cash cards for farmers in Abra
BANGUED, Abra (PIA) – The Department of Agriculture (DA)-Cordillera recently launched the use of the Interventions Monitoring Card (IMC) in the province of Abra. More than 500 rice farmers in…
NPRCRTC ready to transfer potato micropropagation technology to private organizations
BAGUIO CITY (PIA) — The Northern Philippines Root Crops Research and Training Center (NPRCRTC) is encouraging private organizations to have their own tissue culture laboratory particularly for potato micropropagation for…