Ilocos Norte Province, Philippines
- The province of Ilocos Norte is in the north/western tip of the Island of Luzon within Region 1
Capital of Ilocos Norte
Laoag City is the capial city of the province of Ilocos Norte.
- Address: Provincial Capitol, 2900 Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
- Phone: (077) 772-1211; 770-3966
- Fax: (077) 772-1772; 770-3950
Location of Ilocos Norte, Philippines
- 18.1667° N, 120.7500° E – Ilocos Norte, Coordinates
- The province of Ilocos Norte is within Region I
- Ilocos Norte is located on the northernmost edge of western Luzon. Its boundaries are formed by the Babuyan Channel on the north and its sister province, Ilocos Norte, on the south. To the west are the tribulent waters of the South China Sea, while the eastern borders are formed by part of the Cagayan Valley, Abra and the Mountain Province. A well-paved coastal highway connects the province with the rest of the country.
People of Ilocos Norte, Philippines
- Population of Ilocos Norte as of 2020 census = 609,588
- For 2015 Ilocos Norte Population = 593,081
- For 2007 Ilocos Norte Population = 547,284
- Ilocos Norte Registered Voters (2010): 299,583
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Updated: June 3, 2023
PPP Board reorganized to boost private sector participation.
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has amended the composition of an overall policy-making body for public-private partnership (PPP) – related matters to strengthen the private sector’s participation. Executive Order (EO) 30, inked by Marcos on June 1, makes changes in the PPP Governing Board (PPPGB) in view of the reorganization of the National Competitive Council (NCC). Under EO 30, the President is authorized to appoint one representative from the private sector, “coming from a reputable organization in the banking, business, or infrastructure sector.”
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Last Updated on December 5, 2021
Last Updated on December 5, 2021