Day: May 27, 2025

Ilocos Norte: The Ilocos Norte government is providing delegates of the 65th Palarong Pambansa with the opportunity to explore the province’s well-known attractions at no cost. According to Philippines News Agency, Edison Justine Deus, the officer-in-charge of the provincial government’s Communications and Media Office, announced on Tuesday that the free tours are available on a first come, first served basis. From May 28 to 30, vehicles will be stationed in front of the provincial capitol at 8:30 a.m., ready to transport passengers to various eco-tourism parks and scenic landscapes across Ilocos Norte as soon as they are full. The tour

Garchitorena: The 9th Infantry Division (9ID) reported on Tuesday that a combatant of the New People’s Army (NPA) has been killed, and five others have surrendered to government troops in separate incidents across the Bicol Region. Maj. Frank Roldan, 9ID spokesperson, stated that the rebel was killed after a 10-minute firefight with government troops in Barangay Salvacion, Garchitorena, Camarines Sur on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, after the encounter, soldiers recovered an M16 rifle, a .45-caliber pistol, explosives, including seven anti-personnel mines, equipment for making improvised explosive devices, ammunition, and personal belongings from the rebels. “No casualties or injuries

Ilocos Norte: The Provincial Veterinary Office of Ilocos Norte has issued a reminder for Palarong Pambansa delegates intending to transport processed pork products to adhere to both national and local policies governing the movement of animal products. This measure is aimed at preventing the spread of African swine fever (ASF). According to Philippines News Agency, Dr. Loida Valenzuela, the provincial veterinarian, has reached out to the Department of Education seeking their assistance in disseminating information to ensure compliance with advisories issued by the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Animal Industry. This initiative is to prevent potential confiscation of products

Laoag City: Miko Villaran of Western Visayas set a new Palarong Pambansa record in the secondary boys 110m hurdles Tuesday at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium here. Villaran clocked 14.00s, eclipsing the 14.68s registered by Patrick Unso of National Capital Region (NCR) in the 2010 edition hosted by Tarlac. According to Philippines News Agency, Mark John Paculanang of Central Visayas took the silver medal in 14.32s while Charles James Villapana of Northern Mindanao clocked 14.75s to earn the bronze medal. Western Visayas now has seven golds, five silvers, and seven bronzes to take the No. 3 spot in the

Ilocos Norte: The Department of Education (DepEd) in Eastern Visayas celebrates the achievement of athletes from the region who earned gold and bronze medals during the opening day of the 2025 Palarong Pambansa in Ilocos Norte Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, the DepEd regional office congratulated Chrishia Mae Tajarros, a Grade 8 student of Tanauan National High School in Leyte, for clinching the gold medal in the 3000-meter run. She earned the first gold medal awarded in this year’s national sports event. The region’s second gold medal was clinched by Efosa John Paul Aguinaldo in the long jump event.