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Agri office bids to revive Kalinga orange

TABUK CITY, Kalinga (PIA) — The Office of Provincial Agriculturist (OPAG)  moves to revive the province’s once acclaimed Kalinga sweet- orange industry after years of pest infestation. Kalinga sweet- orange used to banner fruit stands here, and in major cities until the early ‘80’s for its distinct juicy and sweet taste before the  massive plant viral attach, according to agriculture authorities here.  Previous bids to revive the industry did not show remarkable results. For the […]

VP Binay speaks against CGMA discrimination

For the first time, Vice President Jejomar Binay spoke against the alleged discrimination of the current administration to Congressman Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, among other alleged violations like the controversial DAP and discrimination against opposition members facing PDAF charges.

More Ilocanos becoming financially literate

By: Cherry Joy D. Garma LAOAG CITY, Oct. 15 (PIA) – More Ilocanos have become financially-literate, according to a group of financial coaches conducting free seminars on money literacy. Maria Dulce Calija, chief executive officer of the Internatonal Marketing Group, said Ilocanos have learned to invest their money instead of just keeping them in banks. The IMG is a group of financial coaches based in Ilocos Norte which holds free seminar during weekends and special […]

Station Astronauts wrap up preps for Wednesday spacewalk

(Courtesy NASA features) — The Expedition 41 crew of the International Space Station geared up Tuesday for a pair of spacewalks. Two NASA astronauts wrapped up final preparations to head outside Wednesday and replace a power regulator, while two of their Russian colleagues checked out spacesuits for an Oct. 22 excursion. Flight Engineers Reid Wiseman and Barry Wilmore spent most of the day completing preparations for their 6 ½-hour spacewalk slated to begin around 8:20 […]