Salazar Takes Position From Aquino as Mayor of Piddig

Ilocos Norte Politics Update: Politics here in Ilocos Norte has always been hot since the time of Ferdinand Marcos.
Local news here as of late indicate that the new town mayor of Piddig, Ilocos Norte formally assumed his post Thursday morning after the Supreme Court issued an order instructing the former local chief executive to [...]

Quality of Education is Getting Worse in the Philippines

Television and print news imply that the quality of education in the Philippines is getting worse every year. Statistics also support the growing number of students every school year but the number of classrooms remain almost the same. This means that there is a lopsided student-teacher ratio which is supposed to be 1:40 [...]

Most Filipinos Don’t Own Their Houses

That is correct. With over 85M in population, most Filipinos in the Philippines are deprived of the three basic needs of men: food, shelter and clothing. Well, it’s not startling. In fact, here in the Philippines, these things are common knowledge.

Manage Your Finances Wisely in Times Like This

In the Philippines, the most serious problem Filipinos face is economic in nature.  The Philippine rice crisis is getting worse and everyone is complaining about fare hikes, oil price increases, cost of education, etc. etc.
With this in mind, many Filipinos turn to lending entities (companies, family members who are gainfully employed, friends who are affluent, [...]

Importance of a Transportation Facility to You and Your Family

A transportation facility or transportation service is important to you and your family. It could be a car, a pick-up, a van, a motorcycle or a tricycle. Here in Ilocos Norte, the most mode of transportation is a tricycle - a motorcycle with a sidecar. A transportation facility has so many uses: [...]

Schools in Ilocandia Prepare for School Opening Day Tomorrow

The news is all over the television. Tomorrow (June 10) is the official start of classes here in Ilocos Norte and across the country (Philippines). I was around 3 towns today marketing my offline business - manufacturing of ID’s and t-shirt printing and everyone was really busy cleaning rooms, backyards, gardens and other [...]

Tourist Destinations in Ilocos this Summer

Summer time is vacation time. Hence, tourist spots or destinations become hot spots not only in Ilocos but also in the whole Philippines.

(Click to enlarge image)

Summer Fiestas in Ilocos Norte

Here in Laoag City and Ilocos Norte, summertime is Fiesta time in many towns and cities. I presume that holds true in many parts of the Philippines.