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  Ilocos Sur - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ilocos Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region in Luzon.
Its capital is Vigan City and borders Ilocos Norte and Abra to the north, Mountain Province to the east, and La Union and Benguet to the south.
It is bounded by Ilocos Norte on the north, Abra on the northeast, Mountain Province on the east, Benguet on the southeast, La Union on the south, and the China Sea on the west.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ilocos_Sur   (192 words)

  
 Tobacco funds for Ilocos ... - Jun. 23, 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
BANAYOYO, Ilocos Sur -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Saturday announced that she would hand out the much-awaited share of the excise tax from the production of Virginia tobacco to farmers in the Ilocos region.
The President was in this town on Saturday during the 62nd birthday celebration of former Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis "Chavit" Singson.
The dialogue was part of the inquiry conducted by Ilocos Sur Congressman Eric Singson on House Resolution 1195, which seeks to know the state of the tobacco industry, one of the biggest revenue earners in the region.
www.inq7.net /reg/2003/jun/23/text/reg_4-1-p.htm   (325 words)

  
 Philippine Provinces   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Ilocos Sur Provincial Library: The former provincial jail converted into a library on October 27, 1948 was the birthplace of former President of the Philippines, Elpidio Quirino.
Ilocos Sur is bounded on the north by Ilocos Norte and Abra, on the south by La Union; on the east by Benquet and Mountain Province and on the west by the China Sea.
The history of Ilocos Sur from the beginning of Spanish rule to the first decade of the 19th century was characterized by revolts in protest against tributes and forced labor, as well as monopolies of some industries.
www.bpre.gov.ph /scripts/phistory.asp?codeprov=IR   (1020 words)

  
 WOW Philippines :: Explore Philippines :: Description   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The province of Ilocos Sur is where the Ilocos Region’s myriad of cultures and histories converge to become a living museum of a spirited past.
Ilocos Sur has 34 municipalities which are subdivided into 764 barangays.
In the 2000 census, the population of Ilocos Sur was 594,206.
www.tourism.gov.ph /explore_phil/place_details.asp?content=description&province=2   (534 words)

  
 Vigan City - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vigan City is a 5th class city in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
It is the capital city of Ilocos Sur.
The city, located on the western coast of the large island of Luzon, facing the South China Sea, is well-known for its cobblestone streets and Spanish architecture.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vigan   (118 words)

  
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Born in Vintar, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines, she is survived by sons Florendo J. and Joseph J.; daughters Anita A. Agtrap, Caridad A. Ravina, Rosario A. Pedro and Melendrina A. Bolibol; brother Alfredo Jacinto; 31 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren.
Born in Bario Purag Sinait, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines, he is survived by wife Francisca; sons Pedring, Alfredo, Leonardo and Albert; daughters Trinidad Oliva, Conchita Guzman, Helen C. Bactad and Anastacia Weldon; brother Rufino; sister Tacia Andres; 21 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Born in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines, she is survived by daughters Melva A. Rapanut, Yolanda A. Agsalog, Lolita A. Ines, Rosita A. Castillo, Angelita A. Garcia and Nicolasa A. Palpallatoc; son Elias; 21 grandchildren; and 41 great-grandchildren.
w2.byuh.edu /library/obituaries/1997/A.htm   (7991 words)

  
 Obituaries
Born in Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines, he is survived by wife Benita D.; sons Roger D., Salvador, Marcelo and Jerry; daughters Rebecca Bio, Soledad Dela Rosa and Edna Estrada; and 10 grandchildren.
Born in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines, she is survived by husband Phil R.; sons Nestor T. Yagin, Eugenio Y. “Donny” and Jerry Y. Ballador; daughters Linda Y. Smith, Lynn Y. Racoma, Lilia Y. “Lal” Ballador and Judith Y. Brick; parents Mr.
Born in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines, she is survived by daughters Betty Revestir and Evelyn Enriquez; son James; sisters Modesta Abadilla and Rosario Guillermo; and four grandchildren.
starbulletin.com /97/03/11/community/obits.html   (1423 words)

  
 yehey! News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Chief Supt. Claudio Cabreros, Ilocos regional police director, identified the fatalities as Special Police Officers 2 Ricardo Isidro Sr, 45, of Barangay Damacwag of this town, and Simeon Aquino Jr.
The policemen who were seriously wounded were Special Police Officers 4 Felipe Dagdag Doles of Sta Maria, Ilocos Sur and Danilo L Bilaoaen of Salcedo, Ilocos Sur; Police Officer 3 Alberto Barbado, and Police Officers 2 P. Rabang, of Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur and Rodrigo Masanda Jr, of Sta.
Lucia is next to Candon City and the third town of Ilocos Sur north of La Union after Tagudin and Sta.
www.yehey.com /news/print.aspx?a=58047   (579 words)

  
 June 21 2002   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
SAN FERNANDO, La Union – Region I, composed of the four provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan, and the eight cities of Laoag, Vigan, Candon, San Fernando, Urdaneta, Dagupan, San Carlos and Alaminos, is experiencing a big improvement in alleviating poverty.
BANAYOYO, Ilocos Sur – President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo today announced the arrest the leader of the Ativan Gang who was responsible for the series of robbery-holdup incidents, particularly the recent killing of a Korean diplomat.
BANAYOYO, Ilocos Sur—President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo today expressed elation over a series of positive developments in the government’s drive against terrorism and criminality, topped by a successful military campaign against an Abu Sayyaf band headed by spokesman Abu Sabaya early this morning off the coast of Sibuco in Zamboanga del Norte.
www.news.ops.gov.ph /archives2002/june21.htm   (3383 words)

  
 Municipality of Banayoyo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
In its earliest stage, Banayoyo was a “rancheria” (or a pasture land under the Spanish regime).
Before Banayoyo became a township, during the 18th century, it was part of the now municicpalities of Candon and Santiago.
The Banayoyo Catholic Church was not spared nor the Municipal Hall.
www.banauu.gov.ph /index.php?cat1=2   (685 words)

  
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Born in Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines, she is survived by husband Serafin S.; daughters Carolyn Alo and Grace M. Sajor; son Vincent; mother Victorina Bugarin; brothers William and Orlando Bugarin; sisters Charita Pastor and Lolita Taqueban; and two grandchildren.
Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines, she is survived by sons Larry, Fred, Saturino, Ricardo, Alfredo, Marcelino, Peter, Paul and John; daughters Meling DeAngeles, Esperanza Murashige and Mary Taisee; 55 grandchildren; 99 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Born in Naguimba, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines, she is survived by brother Federico V. Lunes; and sisters Josefa L. Galapia, Anita Lunes and Salud Mangugan.
w2.byuh.edu /library/obituaries/1997/S.htm   (8392 words)

  
 ETHNICITY, IDENTITY AND INTERNAL MIGRATION :
Meanwhile, a north-easterly movement from Ilocos is recounted in the story of Lepa-ac from Batogan  (boundary area  between Benguet  and  Ilocos Sur), as  earliest  remembered settler, and  Ke-ang from Pilpilid.
This shift in self-ascription may be explained by the fact that there is a taboo associated with the events in the 1700s that led to the dispersal of the original inhabitants of the old settlement of Lobo.
Its boundary is Pisa to the north above present-day Agawa, Basa River to the southeast, the ridge of Tirad Pass to the southwest, and Balikwey (Tubtuba) to the northwest.
www.geocities.com /rowenareyesboquiren/ethnic1.htm   (7443 words)

  
 "Region 1"
Ilocos Norte is the birthplace of a number of historical figures, such as painter Juan Luna, founder of the Philippine Independent Church Gregorio Aglipay, and poet and dramatist Claro Caluya.
Topography: The terrain of Ilocos Norte is rugged and rocky.
When the Spaniards first arrived in Ilocos Sur, they were amazed to see the natives wearing necklaces and earrings made of pure gold which were obtained from this province.
www.livinginthephilippines.com /region1.html   (2064 words)

  
 GMA RELEASES P104-M FOR 4 ILOCOS PROVINCES   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Arroyo announced that she was releasing P104 million for the four Ilocos provinces to give tobacco farmers a relief from their huge losses during the last tobacco season.
She was also here during Singson’s birthday last year, and hailed him as the "hero of EDSA 2." She referred to his role in the downfall of former President Joseph Estrada as a result of his exposé that Estrada allegedly received payoffs from jueteng lords and kickbacks from tobacco excise taxes.
of Ilocos Norte, Victor Ortega of La Union, Deo—gracias Victor Savellano of Ilocos Sur, Vic Magsaysay of Zambales, and Victor Agbayani of Pangasinan.
www.newsflash.org /2003/05/pe/pe002648.htm   (223 words)

  
 :: Welcome to Manila Bulletin Online ::
She said that of the R2.273-billion funds, R240 million was allotted for the rehabilitation of two bridges in the first district, the Parsua Bridge in Magsingal town and the Osmena Bridge in Cabugao town.
The implementation of projects in Ilocos Sur, was her way of showing her gratitude to the help of Chavit to her administration, she said.
She said that another reason why she is implementing the projects in Ilocos Sur is that she considers herself as Ilocano because her ancestors were Ilocanos.
www.mb.com.ph /issues/2004/04/24/PROV200404248025.html   (464 words)

  
 YEHEY!News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Ilocos Sur eyed as ‘coffee capital’ of Northern Luzon
VIGAN CITY—The Ilocos Sur board approved a resolution adapting sustainable coffee-planting projects in suitable upland towns, paving the way for the transformation of the province into the coffee capital of Northern Luzon, Vice Gov. Victor Savellano said on Wednesday.
Ilocos Sur has the opportunity to develop, produce and export more value-added products over a long-term period due to the long life span of coffee.
news.yehey.com /news3.asp?c=10&i=79090   (472 words)

  
 The Manila Times Internet Edition | REGIONS > Agency’s failure  denied   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
This developed as Rodolfo Bajarin, a tobacco farmer-leader in Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur, told newsmen that NTA technicians have been visiting their farms regularly to ensure that the prescribed technology in producing quality crop is properly adopted by farmers.
As part of the expansion in the planting of Virginia tobacco in the other parts of Ilocos, Ellorin reported that in La Union, the agency successfully initiated tobacco planting in the mountainous areas of Pugo and Tuba in Benguet.
He said that tobacco experts have proved that the humidity in the mountainous areas in upland towns in Ilocos and Cordillera was suitable for the production of high and competitive quality of Virginia tobacco.
www.manilatimes.net /national/2004/jan/12/yehey/prov/20040112pro1.html   (1126 words)

  
 Directory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The district shall be bounded as follows: on the North, by municipality of Sta.
Praxedes, Cagayan Province; on the South by the municipality of Sinait, Ilocos Sur; on the West by China Sea; and on the East by Cordillera mountains of Kalinga-Apayao Province
The district is bounded by Ilocos Norte in the North; Abra, in the
www.bir.gov.ph /lumangweb/c07r001t04.htm   (482 words)

  
 Ilocos Sur   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The capital is Vigan, where Juan de Salcedo established the Spanish government of Ilocos.
Vigan was the seat of a bishopric from the seventeenth century and long a flourishing trading center.
For the meantime, you can explore the beauty of Ilocos Sur while PLEASES Ilocos Sur Chapter chairman is preparing his/her message.
www.pleases.org /view_promain.asp?proname=Ilocos+Sur   (127 words)

  
 GLOBALink - 13th January 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
He added that NTA has assisted during the last tobacco season, farmers from the north under the Integrated Farming and Other Income Generating Activities Program (Ifoigap) through a tobacco contract-growing scheme that stresses on quality tobacco.
tobacco in the other parts of Ilocos, Ellorin reported that in La Union, the agency successfully initiated tobacco planting in the mountainous areas of Pugo and Tuba in Benguet.
He said that tobacco experts have proved that the humidity in the mountainous areas in upland towns in Ilocos and Cordillera was suitable for the production of high and competitive quality of
www.globalink.org /36943   (1451 words)

  
 About DPWH   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Meanwhile, during the 14th regular session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) in the province, the DPWH district offices in Camarines Sur explained the department’s campaign to remove all obstructions encroaching Road-Right-of-Way along the national roads.
The project involves the construction of 10 spans at 36.58 meter per span steel plate girder bridge with a total length of 365.80 lineal meter on a reinforced concrete substructure on steel H-pile foundation on two (2) abutments and nine (9) piers.
Civil works activity in the Ilocos Region are in full swing after the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Florante M. Soriquez directed offices nationwide to fast-track completion of all public works project for the benefit of the Filipino people.
www.dpwh.gov.ph /News/2003/News_index_archive2003_MAY.htm   (3662 words)

  
 The Manila Times Internet Edition | REGIONS > Comelec proclaims Chavit as governor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur—Luis “Chavit” Singson, together with other provincial and local winners in the May 10 election, was proclaimed by the Commission on Elections after completing its tabulation of votes from the 32 towns and two cities in the province.
tc "VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur—Luis “Chavit” Singson, together with other provincial and local winners in the May 10 election, was proclaimed by the Commission on Elections after completing its tabulation of votes from the 32 towns and two cities in the province."
Singson won by a landslide as the duly elected governor with 172,247 votes as against the 30,458 cast for his closest rival, the broadcaster Efren “Rambo” Rafanan, said Joel Gines, provincial election supervisor and chair of the Ilocos Sur board of canvassers.
www.manilatimes.net /national/2004/may/15/yehey/prov/20040515pro15.html   (957 words)

  
 The Official Website of the Province of Ilocos Sur
Ilocos Sur is blooming with festivals that celebrate more than just life.
Traditions, customs, delicacies, harvests from the bounty - these are just a few elements that could be found in our festivities.
Come and groove with the rhythms as we dance along the streets and end up feasting all-day and all-night!
www.santa.gov.ph /ilocossur/tourism/trsmfestivals.html   (61 words)

  
 Tobacco funds for Ilocos region to be released - Jun. 23, 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Tobacco funds for Ilocos region to be released - Jun. 23, 2003
Tobacco funds for Ilocos region to be released
Women in video scandal bring case to court
www.inq7.net /reg/2003/jun/23/reg_4-1.htm   (389 words)

  
 PHNO: Headline News Philippines
Manila, Oct. 14, 2000 Several senators yesterday raised doubts about the credibility of Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis Singson as they pointed to discrepancies between his affidavit and the ledger he submitted to the Blue Ribbon which contained a list of alleged recipients of payola from jueteng lords.
Roco said he would have Yolanda Ricaforte, the auditor who Singson claimed prepared the ledger, explain whether the entries were correct.
Majority leader Francisco Tatad said there were also inconsistencies between the records of the Commission on Audit and the statements of Singson regarding the release to Ilocos Sur of P200 million in its share of excise taxes from Virginia tobacco.
www.newsflash.org /2000/10/hl/hl012510.htm   (728 words)

  
 Municipalities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Listed below are the municipalities of the province ILOCOS SUR.
To view the barangays within a municipality, click on its name.
Then are listed municipalties with the fewest churches compared to the total population.
www.philchal.org /finishtask/munic2.asp?provinceID=31   (34 words)

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