Ilocos Times - Online

The ILOCOS TIMES Online Issue Vol. VI No. 15-16
October 31 - November 13, 2005

HEADLINE

BBM HONORED

Ilocos Norte Governor Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. was honored at the First session of the China Shandong Twin Cities Tourism Conference held last October 21 – 23, 2005, in Shandong province, China. The conference featured delegates and representatives of over forty cities and provinces worldwide possessing sisterhood agreements with Shandong province. Among the dignitaries present were the mayors of Quebec and Regina cities in Canada, and the mayor of Sacramento, USA.
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EVAT effect
INEC set to raise power rates by 10%

With the full implementation of the expanded value-added tax law on November 1, the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC) has announced that it will be collecting an additional 10 percent on consumers’ electric bills starting this month.
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IN steps up preparation for Hawaii gov visit

The Ilocos Norte provincial government has stepped up its preparation for the forthcoming visit of Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle to the province on January 6.

Ilocos Norte Governor Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced this on November 7 saying his Hawaiian counterpart has confirmed her visit to the Philippines, particularly in Northern Philippines, scheduled from January 4 to 10, 2006.
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BBM launches bird flu awareness drive
SP set to approve ordinance on avian influenza

Ilocos Norte officials, upon the instruction of Governor Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., have initiated the Avian Influenza (AI) Preparedness Plan which will be kicked off with the conduct an information drive on AI or bird flu virus on November 3, 2005.
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Hercules City Mayor Frank S. Batara: Living the American Dream

In November of 2004, Filipinos all over the world rejoiced upon learning of the election of a fellow native-born countryman, Frank S. Batara, as the Mayor of Hercules City in the State of California.
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Other News...
... Ilocos Norte bags best booth award in travel expo
... IN hosts nat’l confab on history
... Tax on charter flights affects tourist arrivals—DOT
... Health officials keep tight watch on Paoay Lake for migratory birds
... Reported arms landing alarms prov’l officials
... SP to summon Bacarra mayor for allegedly selling gov’t equipments
... GMA’s bridge program in Sarrat eases farmers’ woes
... Trike drivers seek another fare increase
... Tourist-friendly trike, calesa eyed in LC
... Ilocos Norte to host workshop on medium-large scale enterprises
... LC cell site operation voted down in brgy plebiscite
... Its ‘back-to-school’ for 500 public elementary school teachers
... Only 3 Fil-Am groups signify intention of joining
... Night market operation in peril
... All-Saints day celebration peaceful—PNP
... Vendors’ group hits rumored arrival of Baratillo

SPECIAL FEATURE
Hawaii Filipinos will celebrate a centennial festivity with pride and memories

SPECIAL EVENTs
INNHS alumni blast off 100 days to Centennial Celebration

Consecration of
REV. MSGR. JACINTO AGCAOILI JOSE, JCL

Sentenario maluktan iti Disiembre 10, 2005

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Opinion / Columns :
... SERIOUS BUSINESS - Bird flu
... IN-DEPTH - Catching up with Alexia
... ANALYSIS - The thirst for unity
... KA IKING 4U - The business of saving the environment

FEATURES :
Nana Mining: A life worth celebrating
... OFW cash sends ripples to economic, business sectors

ILUKO articles
... RISSIK - Fertilizer funds, EVAT
... RISSIK (2) - Kaasi pay ni Pinoy
... RONDA NORTE

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