Ilocos Norte Environment

26/10/2026

☕🌱 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬!

In celebration of 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, join us for 𝐊𝐀𝐏𝐄 𝐓𝐈 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐄: 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫, highlighting the province’s thriving coffee industry and marking a significant milestone with the inauguration and turnover of coffee processing, drying, and greenhouse facilities.

With the continued support of Governor 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐂𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐚-𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐬 and Vice Governor 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐜, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte remains committed to empowering local coffee farmers, promoting sustainable coffee production, and creating more livelihood opportunities.

This meaningful celebration is made possible through the collaboration and support of our valued partners and stakeholders, including the Municipal Government of Pagudpud, headed by Municipal Mayor Hon. Rafael Ralph L. Benemerito II; the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI); the Department of Agriculture (DA); the Department of Science and Technology (DOST); the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR); Saguigui Tribal Council Incorporated; and our dedicated local coffee farmers and other stakeholders.

📍 𝐁𝐫𝐠𝐲. 𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐢, 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐝𝐩𝐮𝐝, 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞
📅 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

From local beans to greater opportunities—brewing a sustainable future for Ilocano coffee farmers! 🌿☕

16/10/2026

📸 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | The PGIN–Environment and Natural Resources Office recently held the 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 (𝐏𝐒𝐖𝐌𝐁) 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Hall, with representatives from various municipalities, and provincial departments in attendance.

The meeting was presided over by Engr. Pedro S. Agcaoili, Jr., PGDH-PPDC & OIC-ENRO, who led the discussions and guided the members in strengthening coordination among local government units toward a cleaner and greener province.

The meeting focused on important matters concerning the province’s Solid Waste Management Programs and Initiatives, including the 2026 Search for the Cleanest and Greenest City/Municipality, Barangay, and School, updates on the North Circular Agri-Hub, and other related environmental initiatives.

"𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒆 𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒂𝒔 𝒐𝒏𝒆, 𝒘𝒆 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝑰𝑵 𝑶𝒏𝒆 𝑪𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒓, 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒓 𝑬𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕"

12/10/2026

📸 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | The PGIN-Environment and Natural Resources Office assisted in the distribution of wages for the Barangay Ranger Officers (BROs) and Cash-for-Work beneficiaries, led by Hon. Governor Cecilia Araneta Marcos, alongside Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) Member Hon. Dr. Medeldorf Gaoat.

The BROs serve as the local guardians of Ilocos Norte’s natural resources, playing a critical role in the province’s conservation efforts. As frontline defenders, they conduct routine foot patrols, apprehend violators engaged in illegal logging and kaingin, and actively propagate forest and native seedlings in support of the province’s re-greening programs, ensuring the sustainability of Ilocos Norte’s green initiatives for generations to come.

The Cash-for-Work beneficiaries, who were affected by the typhoon, also received their compensation for helping rebuild and recover their communities.

"𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒆 𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒂𝒔 𝒐𝒏𝒆, 𝒘𝒆 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝑰𝑵 𝑶𝒏𝒆 𝑪𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒓, 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒓 𝑬𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕"

01/10/2026

October 1 is International Coffee Day. Ilocos Norte Vice Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc visits the coffee farmers and facilities in Saguigui, Pagudpud and joins the coffee forum at the Capitol last June. "I want Ilocanos to drink homegrown Ilocano coffee," said the Vice Governor. [A]

23/09/2026

𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙂𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙄𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙤𝙨 𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚 – 𝙀𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚 (𝙋𝙂𝙄𝙉-𝙀𝙉𝙍𝙊).

Warmest birthday greetings to our PGDH-PPDC & OIC-ENRO, Sir Pedro Jr Agcaoili! Your dedicated leadership, guidance, and commitment to serving our province and protecting our environment continue to inspire us. May this special day bring you happiness, good health, and countless blessings. May you continue to lead with purpose and passion as you take on another year of meaningful service and accomplishments. Wishing you a wonderful birthday and many more years of success, joy, and fulfillment!

19/09/2026

📸𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | In celebration of the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐩, the PGIN – Environment and Natural Resources Office (PGIN-ENRO) joined 𝟒,𝟏𝟐𝟒 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 from 𝟑𝟎𝟐 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 in a collective effort to protect and preserve our coastal environment.

Held on 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, at 𝐁𝐫𝐠𝐲. 𝐍𝐨. 𝟑𝟓, 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐮 𝐒𝐮𝐫, 𝐋𝐚𝐨𝐚𝐠 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, the activity carried the theme “𝑪𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝑺𝒆𝒂𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔,” emphasizing the importance of collective action in keeping our seas clean, healthy, and resilient. Through the collective efforts of participating volunteers and organizations, a total of 𝟐,𝟓𝟖𝟏.𝟑 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 of waste was collected from the coastal area.

The PGIN-ENRO proudly participated in this meaningful initiative alongside the 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐨𝐚𝐠, partner organizations, volunteers, and environmental advocates, working together toward cleaner and more resilient coastal communities.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to 𝐒𝐌 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 and SM City Laoag, whose continued commitment to environmental protection and community engagement significantly contributed to the success of the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup.

The PGIN-ENRO likewise extends its appreciation to SM City Laoag, led by Mall Manager 𝐌𝐬. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧, Assistant Manager 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐆𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐚𝐨𝐢𝐭, and Mall Marketing Manager 𝐌𝐫. 𝐀𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐨, in organizing and for their valuable support and leadership in advancing environmental initiatives in the community. We look forward to more meaningful collaborations in the future!

The PGIN-ENRO also extends its appreciation to the OCENRO Laoag, led by 𝐌𝐚’𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐀. 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐥; Agriculture Laoag FITS, led by 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐜; and the CDRRMO, led by 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐥, for their valuable support and participation.

The activity was further strengthened by the active participation of various national government agencies, uniformed services, academic institutions, and partner organizations, including the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Philippine Red Cross, Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office (INPPO), Civil Service Commission (CSC), Northwestern University, Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

Together, let us keep our seas clean and our communities resilient—one shoreline, one action, and one volunteer at a time.

“𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒆 𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒂𝒔 𝒐𝒏𝒆, 𝒘𝒆 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝑰𝑵 𝑶𝒏𝒆 𝑪𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒓, 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒓 𝑬𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕”

19/09/2026

19/09/2026

19/09/2026

LAOAG CITY – More than 4,000 volunteers from 300 public and private organizations came together in a massive show of environmental solidarity during the 41st International Coastal Cleanup Day in Gabu Sur, Laoag City on Saturday. The large turnout transformed the city's coastline into a sea of…

18/09/2026

As we gear up for the International Coastal Cleanup 2026, let’s make sure we come prepared! 🧤🧴

Check out these cleanup essentials and reminders to help ensure a safe, comfortable, and meaningful coastal cleanup experience. 🌱🌊

See you tomorrow, volunteers! Let’s work together for cleaner shores and healthier oceans. 💙

Ready to ?

The International Coastal Cleanup 2026 is almost here! Before joining the coastal cleanup, make sure you’re prepared with your cleanup essentials
for a safe, comfortable, and meaningful volunteer experience.

🗓️September 19, 2026 Saturday
👉🏻Register now: https://bit.ly/SMCARESICC2026
📍Participating SM Malls nationwide: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1W8wpQr4qj/

Let’s come together through the SM Green Movement, embrace the spirit of volunteerism, and take action for cleaner shores and healthier oceans.