The Ilocos Times

DAR regional director Virgilio L. Acuña (standing) spearheads the dialogue on revitalizing the garlic and onion industry in agrarian reform areas in Ilocos region. ( Jopo Guerrero) San Juan , La Union—Aiming to address production and marketing problems, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) conducted a dialogue on revitalizing the garlic and onion industry in agrarian reform areas in Ilocos region. Dar regional director Virgilio L. Acuña said there is a production slump in the industry resulting to 94% importation in garlic and 60% for onion. Studies show that plant diseases, lack of quality seedlings, entry of cheap imports, smuggled garlic and onion and lack of new production technology contributed to the decline of the quality and volume of production resulting to huge losses. Mr. Acuña said the activity will help DAR in knowing directly from the farmers their present status and predicaments in the light of the current situation of the industry. “We would like to de

Sarrat , Ilocos Norte– The Department of Health (DOH) in coordination with this town’s rural health unit (RHU) provided free health check-up in 24 barangays here. Sarrat health officer Dr. Cheryl Rasalan-Laguatan said DOH funds the caravan and incorporated with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to help the unfortunate and sick villagers. In fact, most of the recipients are from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). The said project is in line with the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) of the province of Ilocos Norte in maintaining health care and promoting clean environment for Ilocanos. ( Bernard Ver )

English: Hydro-Quebec electric meter (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Dingras , Ilocos Norte—The Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC) announced another .23 centavos reduction per kilowatt hour on electric bills this month of November for residential rates. INEC board president Reynaldo M. Lazo made the reduction announcement, which followed an earlier 90 centavos reduction for October. Mr. Lazo said the reductions are due to the decrease in generation, transmission and systems loss charges. There was no reduction, however, in distribution charges. With the reductions, INEC November rates are PHp8.26 per kilowatt hour for residential consumers; and PHP7.24 per kilowatt hour for small and large commercial. Prior to the latest reduction, residential rate was at PHP8.50 and PHP7.49 for small and large commercial. ( Dominic Dela Cruz )

LAOAG CITY—Ilocanos in this northern part of Luzon is looking forward to celebrate Teofilo Yldefonso Day on November 4 of every year as a regular holiday in the province. Known as the first Filipino Olympics medalist who brought pride to the country in 200-meter breaststroke in the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics and in 1932 Los Angeles Olympics in 1932, senior Sangguniang Panlalawigan member Matthew Joseph M. Manotoc initiated the filing of a provincial resolution requesting President Rodrigo R. Duterte to declare November 4 as a regular holiday. Born in Piddig town in 1903, Mr. Yldefonso’s remarkable achievement as the only Filipino athlete to have won back-to-back medals at the Olympics is one for the books up to this day. Mr. Manotoc said “it is just right and proper” to recognize Mr. Yldefonso, known as the “Ilocano Shark” for his unique style in swimming. Backing this move, members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan unanimously approved on November 20 a resolution requestin

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Ilocos Norte Municipality of Paoay NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION           In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that JOSEPH G. TAROMA has filed with this office a petition for Change of First Name from EMILIA to MERLINA in the certificate of live birth of EMILIA QUEMADO who was born on March 10, 1955 at Paoay, Ilocos Norte and whose parents are VENANCIO QUEMADO and VISITACION DUDUACON.           Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition to this office not later than December 11, 2017. (SGD)ROBERT M. GUIEB Municipal Civil Registrar Nov. 27-Dec. 3, Dec. 4-Dec. 10, 2017*IT _____________________________________________________ RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: ILOCOS NORTE City/Municipality: VINTAR NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION           In compliance with S

Laoag mayor Chevylle V. Fariñas and His Excellency Indonesian Ambassador to the Philippines Johnny J. Lumintang exchange tokens during the latter's visit to Laoag City. Doms dela Cruz

The Laoag dumpsite, the planned relocation site for the Laoag jail compound. (File photo) By Dominic Dela Cruz Staff reporter Laoag City —The city government here expects to relocate the Laoag City Jail and the city slaughterhouse in two separate locations soon. Laoag mayor Chevylle V. Fariñas disclosed that they plan to transfer the city jail to where the city’s current dumpsite stands. The Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) earlier ordered the closure of the said dumpsite. Ms. Fariñas explained that the area is wide for city jail and it will also suit the jail’s livelihood programs as well as their training and other activities. She added that the planned relocation site will also make it easier for the jail to expand. “ Tapnu ma achieve diay naka isolate da, nalawa tay area, makapagmula da ken makaaramid da dagitay products da ket iday dati a site iti landfill which is the only lot a mabalin tayo nga i -offer a tumotop kadagidiay re