Entry of hogs into Ilocos Sur now regulated

Governor Luis Chavit Singson has issued an executive order (EO) regulating the entry of swine here to protect and promote the hog industry in the province.

Governor Luis Chavit Singson has issued an executive order (EO) regulating the entry of swine here to protect and promote the hog industry in the province.

The Bureau of Fishery and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has intensified the inspection of shellfish being delivered in all public markets in the province to ensure public health safety following the reported onslaught of red tide in Barangay Wawa, Bani, Pangasinan.

Police arrested a Singaporean national in Pasuquin town this province in connection with a case filed by his wife for violation of Republic Act No. 9262 or Anti-violence against women and children.

The police arrested the most wanted man in Ilocos Sur in a raid in his hiding place in Barangay Magalawi Norte, Currimao, Ilocos Norte last Friday.

Police arrested a woman suspected to be involved in large – scale illegal recruitment activities in the Ilocos region.

Policemen are puzzled over a human skeleton wearing camouflage uniform that they recovered in a mountainous area in Barangay Baracbac, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur last Friday.

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Ilocos Norte and nearby Northern Luzon areas early Saturday afternoon, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) station based in Sinait town.

Police have launched a massive search and rescue operation for a fisherman who was reported missing while on fishing expedition at West Philippine Sea two weeks ago.

The celebration of a barangay fiesta this New Year’s Day was canceled following the death of a policeman and the injury of four others in a rumble at the plaza of Barangay Cabaroan, this town last Friday night.

At least nine victims of firecracker-related incidents and stray bullets were recorded in Ilocos Sur during the New Year’s Eve revelry Saturday, according to Police Provincial Director Senior Superintendent Noel Amoyen.













