Rappler's latest stories on Ilocos Norte
'We need to be bold': Provinces make difficult decisions on 1st day of GCQ
(UPDATED) 'We need to be bold and act on this health emergency in our locality especially if we still have active cases of COVID-19,' says Bangsamoro Parliament member Zia Alonto Adiong, spokesperson of the Lanao Del Sur IATF
Ilocos Norte buys P18M oxygen machines, looks to build own soon
P18 million is spent on buying medical oxygen machines, and P1.5 million for building a warehouse to be 'able to produce our own medical oxygen'
Ilocos Norte hospital closed to outpatients amid coronavirus risk
Four doctors and 8 hospital staff are undergoing self-quarantine
Ilocos Norte lists first coronavirus cases
Former Ilocos Norte governor Ferdinand Marcos Jr and 2 others are the first cases of COVID-19 in the province
Ilocos Norte offers temporary work to wage earners displaced by lockdown
The province is also preparing 3 of its largest hospitals for when the number of people infected by the coronavirus will possibly rise
Ilocos Norte under community quarantine
Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc says this is to 'avert the spreading of the disease and maintain the status of Ilocos Norte as COVID-free'
'Nakilaban': Drug suspect killed in Laoag in alleged shootout
The Laoag police say Andrew Ventura was Number 3 in their most wanted list for another offense – running away with a motorcycle
Man dies in Ilocos Norte after being dragged under a car
Cesar Mindana, 44, is said to have been dragged under a car driven by Roger Nartatez from Barangay Baay in Batac, Ilocos Norte till the next town of San Nicolas
[OPINION] Who keeps the Solid North solid?
Many Filipinos point a finger at Ilocanos for supporting a dictator who plundered the country. However, they are not the only ones who are accountable – politicians are, too.
[OPINION] Reconstructing memories of Apo Lakay
Being Ilocano and criticizing the Marcoses are not contradictory
Surprised? Fariñas siblings file bill declaring Marcos holiday in Ilocos Norte
Former Ilocos Norte congressman Rudy Fariñas, the family patriarch who once clashed with the dictator's daughter Imee, had also authored the same bill in the previous 17th Congress
At least 2 dead in Ilocos Norte due to Ineng
(UPDATED) A man was swept by raging floodwaters, while a 17-year-old girl was killed in a landslide, say local officials
IN PHOTOS: Floods hit Ilocos Norte, Metro Manila due to Ineng, monsoon
Residents in Ilocos Norte, especially Laoag City, experience massive flooding
Ilocos Norte under state of calamity due to Ineng
(6th UPDATE) Over 18,000 people are affected by heavy rains and massive flooding caused by Severe Tropical Storm Ineng
The missing Spanish-period watchtowers of Ilocos Norte
These missing or hidden watchtowers stand as testaments to a bygone age and illustrate how important some Philippine locales were for regional trade
Grenades, gun found abandoned in Ilocos Norte
A goat herder finds the gun and grenades inside a sack at Laoa Bridge in Barangay Laoa, Paoay
Parents charged for kids' death in motorcycle crash
The police chief of Batac City in Ilocos Norte says a case is being filed against the parents of one of the two kids as they knowingly let the minors use the motorcycle
3 die in road crashes in Ilocos provinces
But a motorcycle rider in La Union narrowly escaped from being crushed by beer delivery truck. Watch it here.
After dropping bid for governor, Fariñas backs Imee Marcos' Senate candidacy
Ilocos Norte congressman Rudy Fariñas says it would 'bring honor' to their province if his former rival Imee Marcos wins in the 2019 senatorial race
COA: Ilocos Norte gov't illegally hired private lawyers as consultants
The Ilocos Norte government says it hired private lawyers to assist the provincial legal officer, but the Commission on Audit says it could not find a valid reason for this move
Rudy Fariñas withdraws from Ilocos Norte race for governor
This leaves the son of outgoing governor Imee Marcos unopposed
Ilocos Norte councilor survives 2nd slay try in 4 months
Twice lucky, Ilocos Norte Councilor Jovencio Pascua blames politics for the attempts on his life
Imee Marcos shuns 'anti-corruption' messaging by opponents
'Panahon ng eleksyon ngayon, talagang bakbakan at talagang batikusan. Pero huwag na ho nating patulan ang lahat,' the Ilocos Norte governor and senatorial aspirant says
Hugpong ng Pagbabago Senate slate courts voters in Marcos bailiwick
Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos, who is part of the lineup, asks her constituents to support the 13-member slate of the Hugpong ng Pagbabago
Ilocos Norte vice gubernatorial candidate dies
Provincial board member Mariano Marcos II was found unconscious in the men’s room at the Laoag City International Airport
'Walk on the road to integrity,' bishop urges Ilocanos as church becomes minor basilica
Retired Cotabato Bishop Orlando Quevedo makes the call in his homily at the elevation rite of the Shrine of La Virgen Milagrosa de Badoc in Ilocos Norte
LOOK: Laoag City Bypass Road now open
DPWH Secretary Mark Villar says the new road is expected to cut travel time going north
Imelda Marcos planned to withdraw gubernatorial bid from the start – Imee
The former first lady was only serving as a placeholder to allow one of the younger Marcoses to substitute her in the Ilocos Norte gubernatorial race, says her daughter Imee Marcos
Peace deal gone wrong revives Marcos-Fariñas clash in Ilocos Norte
(UPDATED) The decision of ex-Ilocos Norte governor Michael Marcos Keon to run against reelectionist Laoag Mayor Chevylle Fariñas becomes the deal breaker for family patriarch Rodolfo Fariñas
Rudy Fariñas runs for Ilocos Norte governor vs Marcos' grandson
The former House majority leader will go head to head against the grandson of graft convict and Ilocos Norte 2nd District Representative Imelda Marcos
Imelda Marcos withdraws bid for Ilocos Norte governor
Her grandson, Ilocos Norte 2nd District Senior Board Member Matthew Marcos Manotoc, will run for governor while Board Member Nonong Marcos will be his running mate
Ex-barangay chief challenges Imelda Marcos for Ilocos Norte governor
Before Jesus Arimbuyotan filed his certificate of candidacy, the former first lady was uncontested to replace her daughter, Governor Imee Marcos
Duterte jokes: Push COA auditor in Ilocos Norte down the stairs
Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos complains about the Commission on Audit to President Rodrigo Duterte during their meeting on Typhoon Ompong's effects on the province
Duterte visits Cagayan, condoles with Ompong-hit families
(4th UPDATE) 'I share the grief of those who lost their loved ones,' says President Rodrigo Duterte in Ompong-hit Cagayan
4,000 residents in Ilocos Norte flee to evacuation centers
Heavy rains and howling winds slam the municipality of Bacarra early morning on September 15
LOOK: Ilocos Norte placed under state of calamity due to flooding
More than 14,000 residents are affected by heavy rains and floods brought by the southwest monsoon, says the provincial government
Imee Marcos blocking Fariñas’ bid to retain House leadership
His vicious conflict with Ilocos Norte's Governor Imee Marcos could cost Representative Rodolfo Farñas his position as House majority leader
Ombudsman probing Imee Marcos over questionable projects
Outgoing Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales says their investigation would help 'accelerate the finding of facts' on alleged anomalies in Ilocos Norte
COA wants charges filed in Ilocos Norte’s questionable construction contracts
State auditors also say that Ilocos Norte may have deliberately favored a medical supplier in P17.9 million worth of purchases, wherein bid documents are found to be fabricated
Doubtful deliveries, fabricated documents in Ilocos Norte projects – COA
(UPDATED) The 2017 audit report of Ilocos Norte is peppered with questionable transactions according to the Commission on Audit
No martial law? Police cars blast sirens in Laoag City late night patrol
With lights flashing and sirens blaring, police cars patrol an empty residential street in Laoag City late at night, as part of the drive against tambays. Police have different views on the propriety of the move.
Laoag Vice Mayor Michael Fariñas buried
House Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas led the pall bearers in bringing his nephew's remains to the Maharlika Memorial Gardens in Laoag City
Ilocos Region ready to be alternative to Boracay
More tourists are expected to come to Ilocos Sur and Norte because of the 'resting' of Boracay
DFA to open new passport offices in Ilocos Norte, Isabela
The new DFA passport offices in northern Luzon, both in Robinsons malls, will operate from Monday to Saturday
Badoc Island: Ilocos Norte's little-known gem
Badoc Island is a breathtaking and relaxing alternative to other beaches in Ilocos Norte
Former Ilocos Norte representative Roque Ablan Jr dies
Roquito 'Roque' Ablan Jr served as Ilocos Norte 1st District representative for various congresses from 1968 to 2010
House summons Imee Marcos, Ilocos Norte officials to another probe
This isn't the first time that the Ilocos Norte governor and former House member is summoned to a probe by the House committee on good government and public accountability
House panel cites Imee Marcos' Singaporean boyfriend in contempt
The House of Representatives committee on good government will order the arrest of Mark Chua should he fail to show up a 3rd time for the hearing on Ilocos Norte funds
Heritage expert thought Paoay museum was Marcos family project
Eric Zerrudo says he was paid in cash, making him think it was indeed a family-funded project
Mark Chua, Imee boyfriend, still a no-show in House hearing
The Ilocos Norte governor, long-time girlfriend of the businessman, says they haven’t spoken recently
