Batanes Recipient of the World Toilet Association Funding

On March 26, 2018 officials from the World Toilet Association (WTA) arrived in the Batanes to officially turn-over the newly built toilet with an Ivatan stone house design, a facility that can be used continuously and maintained by the community.   In attendance during the event were Manager Sungyeon Nikki Kim of WTA and No …

Cebu Pacific launches flights to Batanes

Cebu Pacific along with its wholly owned subsidiary CebGo left the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 4 and took its inaugural flight to the Island Province of Batanes on March 28, 2018.     The inaugural flight was led by Mr. Alexander Lao, CebGo President and CEO and was welcomed by the Civil Aviation …

Sta.Praxedes celebrates 10th Gamet Festival

Sta.Praxedes celebrates 10th Gamet Festival   On March 27, 2018 the Municipality of Sta.Praxedes celebrated its 10th Gamet Festival.   Pyropia or Porphyra locally known as Gamet or black gold among the Ilocanos is the main product of the said municipality with a recorded production output of more than 3 metric tons per annum.   …