The Ilocos Times

The shuttered clinic. (Doms dela Cruz) By Dominic B. dela Cruz Staff reporter Laoag City —Following the alleged abortion done at a local clinic in this city recently, Laoag mayor Chevylle V. Fariñas strongly condemned the act. “ Saan a dapat a mapatpatunuy-nuyan iti kastoy a pasamak especially ket inosente a biag daytoy a saan man lang a naikkan iti gundaway met a ma- enjoy na kuma no kasanu iti ag biag ,” Ms. Fariñas said.  Mary Jean Lagmay, resident nurse at Vigare Clinic was arrested on November 16, 2016 following an entrapment operation. Police operatives caught Ms. Lagmay in the process of employing intentional abortion procedures. She was also caught dispensing abortive drugs to the female police asset at the clinic. Vigare Clinic is owned by Dr. Teresita Vigare. Ms. Fariñas expressed the belief that with the arrest if the suspected abortionist, the practice would cease in the city. She also pointed out that the clinic involved has knowled

  SENATOR   Win Gatchalian is welcomed to Laoag City by several Ilocos Norte mayors led by Laoag mayor Chevylle V. Fariñas. (Doms dela Cruz) By Dominic B. dela Cruz Staff Reporter Laoag City —Better late than never. Senator Sherwin “Win” T. Gatchalian was in the province recently to personally extend assistance to victims of supertyphoon “Lawin” (Haima). Giving out a total of ₱ 2.2 million, Mr. Gatchalian gave P800,000 to Laoag City, with the remainder distributed to Paoay, Pagudpud, Solsona and Badoc. The financial aids were given based on damages of the areas. Mr. Gatchalian pointed out that based on the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) report, the four municipalities and Laoag were the worst damaged from the supertyphoon. He added that since Laoag is a sister city of Valenzuela, they also extended financial assistance to the city. Mr. Gatchalian is from Valenzuela City and a former mayor there. He added that

Ways with tikoy No Chinese New Year is complete without “tikoy.” Every-body wants tikoy, the sweet, round, sticky rice cake that caps many new years, according to Chinese experts. The stickiness of the rice cake fosters the unity of the family. Li’l Hansam Tan Heritage and Novelty Food said, it is enjoyable eating Tikoy available in various flavors such as ube cheese, buko pandan, strawberry, langka, chocolate and peanut butter. Li’l Hansam Tan Heritage and Novelty Food is located at #03 Sitio Alegria, Dinalaoan, Calasiao, Pangasinan. Started by Ms. Eulila Dela Cruz in 1960, the operation and management of the business was passed on to his grandson, Mr. Michael Alegria. Like his grandmother, Mr. Alegria looks at the needs of his community and finds ways to meet them—often in surprising ways. Michael’s first sales lessons began when he started cooking and selling tikoy and puto in different barangays in Calasiao and nearby towns with initial capitalization of P100.00.

  The closed Marcos Mausoleum (Doms dela Cruz) By Dominic B. dela Cruz Staff reporter Batac City —Batac mayor Albert D. Chua is hopeful the recent burial of President Ferdinand E. Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani will not affect the tourism industry in this city. Prior to the “soldier’s burial” on November 18, 2016, the former president’s mausoleum located in the heart of this city was one of the main tourist attractions here. The refrigerated crypt attracted local, domestic and foreign tourists. Students, government organizations and other group tours from all over the country also visit the crypt monthly. Though admitting that it was a loss for the local tourism industry, Mr. Chua said there are still other tourist spots here. He mentioned the Marcos Museum and Gallery, Ricarte Park, the Aglipay Shrine and the Empanada and Miki area. The neophyte mayor added that the improvement of the city park will also induce tourists to visit the city. He disc

By Dominic B. dela Cruz Staff reporter Laoag City —A dead fetus was found dead at the Chapel of Candles, just beside the St. Williams Parish this city on November 9 at about 11:00 am. Sampaguita vendor Loilita Agruda said, in an interview, that when she entered the said chapel, she saw a plastic bag, which she mistook for “bagoong”, [fermented fish paste]. She added that she suspected that it was left behind unknowingly as it was heavy. “ Ngem idi irwar kun ket adda nakitak a diapers ken adda met daran isu a linukatak ket nakitak metten a rupat ubingen, ” Ms. Agruda said. She added that she was told that at least four women entered the said chapel before her. The said women left immediately to call the church’s guard on duty to report the matter to the police. City social work and development office personnel Jewani Silva was among those who responded to the call. She related that the fetus was first blessed by Fr. Ruben Abaya; named “Baby Angelita” then bu

RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: ILOCOS NORTE City/Municipality: VINTAR NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION           In compliance with Section 5 of RA Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby given to the public that MARBEA T. NAVALTA has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from MARBEAGRACE to MARBEA in the birth certificate of MARBEA T. NAVALTA who was born on December 29, 1962 at Vintar, Ilocos Norte and whose parents are ROGELIO TUMANENG and ESTERLINDA MARTINEZ.           Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than Dec. 6, 2016. (SGD.) MENELEO JOEY J. LEAÑO  Municipal Civil Registrar Nov 28-Dec. 4, Dec. 5-11, 2016*IT ________________________________________________ Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CFN-0015-2016 CCE-0073-2016 R.A. 10172