The last time Vigan in Ilocos Sur province pulsated collectively as a city was before 1999 when it was inscribed in the World Heritage list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural ...

MANILA, Philippines - There is something about old houses and old cities that tap into our systems. It must be the sense of connection, silent and enduring, that binds us to these remnants of glories ...

CEBU, Philippines - For the first time, the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. conducted an inter- Philippine trade mission and explored the renowned heritage site of Ilocos Region, Laoag ...

VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur (PIA) – Known for its iconic blend of sweetness and garlicky flavor, the Vigan longganisa has long been a staple dish in Ilocano homes, restaurants, and hotels. Traditionally ...

VIGAN, Philippines—Residents and netizens in this Ilocos Sur capital woke up to the news that the country’s only heritage city made it to the list of 21 finalists in the new Seven Wonder Cities of the ...

VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur (PIA) – All 39 barangays in this city have received the community service vehicles given by the city government through its disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) fund.

Texting has propelled many Filipinos to become beauty queens and singing champions. Last year, because of texting, a “quaint, little city,” as one writer described Vigan in Ilocos Sur, became at par ...