Ilocos News: RTC Judge Slain
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan condemned on Monday the killing of Vigan City, Ilocos Sur Regional Trial Court, Branch 20 Judge Reynaldo Lacasandile while on his way to his work. “We condemn this latest senseless act of violence. We urge authorities especially newly installed PNP chief Raul Bacalzo to act swiftly in making those guilty be [...]
Ilocos Sur Barangay Captain Slain
A village councilor was shot dead allegedly by his neighbor for a still unknown reason in Barangay Capangpangan, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur last Saturday, it was reported here. Police identified the victim as Rogelio Palce, 55, of Barangay Capangpangan, and the suspect as Jeff Peralta Torio. Investigation showed the shooting incident happened at about 1:45 [...]
Child Friendly Municipalities and Cities in Philippines
President Benigno S. Aquino III led the awarding ceremonies for this year’s search for the Child Friendly Municipalities and Cities at Rizal Hall of Malacañang Palace Thursday. The Presidential Award for the Child Friendly Municipalities and Cities was initiated by the Council for the Welfare of Children and is considered as a self-assessment mechanism of [...]
Vigan City News: Earthquake Hits Vigan
Vigan City News: Earthquake Hits Vigan A mild quake of tectonic in origin recorded at magnitude 2.6 on the Richter scale shook Ilocos Sur province at dawn Wednesday. Since it was too mild to be felt, the people of Ilocos Sur did not notice it. No report of damages nor aftershocks were recorded, according to [...]