Laoag and Batac Cities, and Ilocos Norte Province

allan_dude · August 8th, 2007, 11:15 AM

This bustling northern province needs its own thread. From the roaring cities of Laoag and Batac, to the laid-back country-side and pristine beaches, Ilocos Norte deserves it's own spot. Post away guys!

allan_dude · August 8th, 2007, 11:18 PM

Koreans eye direct flight to LC

KOREAN nationals will have another reason to visit this northern gateway of the Philippines as a direct flight from South Korea is being eyed to service the Korea-Laoag route.

Ms Milagros R. Gonzales, senior tourism officer of the Department of Tourism’s Laoag sub-office, made this announcement recently following the arrival of at least 50 Korean nationals, who availed of a connecting flight from Manila via Philippine Airlines on July 26.

With the influx of more Koreans wanting to visit Ilocos Norte’s popular historical landmarks and scenic tourist attractions, Gonzales said the Koreans are pushing for the opening of a direct flight from Korea to Laoag.
Among the top Korean destinations in the province are Pagudpud’s white beaches, which have been acclaimed as one of the top 10 beaches in the country, according to the DOT.

Presently, Korean nationals visiting the province avail of a connecting flight to the Laoag International Airport twice a week.

If plans don’t miscarry, a 100-seater Koran Air plane will soon be the carrier of Korean nationals who want to visit Ilocos Norte.

Aside from spending leisure activities in the province, Korean investors, such as a certain Juny Park, manager of Nam’s Golf Course Corporation, have also expressed their desire to invest in the province with an aim to attract more tourists by providing better services for them to enjoy their stay.

Citing one of the possible investment opportunities which the Korean investors are reportedly eyeing include the development of Paoay Lake, a project that has gotten the full support of Paoay Mayor Bonifacio C. Clemente Jr.

Since the lake is very the golf course, Gonzales said Korean investors want more support facilities such as spa and very good night clubs so Korean tourists would lessen travel time and instead stay near the city and the golf course. Golf is one of the Koreans’ favorite sports.

Leilanie G. Adriano

__________

Laoag International Airport

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Photo by ela_china

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Photo by Shinji Ikari

xednanx · August 9th, 2007, 12:02 AM

ganda pala itsura ng laoag international airport, parang fort ilocandia

pero parang i-coclose itong thread nato

allan_dude · August 9th, 2007, 09:59 AM

Ay bakit nila i-coclose?

allan_dude · August 9th, 2007, 11:13 AM

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Photo by HarryCool

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Photo by diamonds_in_the_soles_o f_her_shoes

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Maira-ira, Pagudpud
Photo by Goms

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Maira-ira, Pagudpud
Photo by wondrous22

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St. Augustine Church, Paoay
Photo by Geourgina

tigidig14 · August 10th, 2007, 12:13 AM

onga ang ganda nga ng erport

xednanx · August 10th, 2007, 02:47 PM

taga-san kayo sa ILOCOS NORTE

ako sa BADOC

allan_dude · August 13th, 2007, 11:52 PM

Mga ninuno ko taga Batac.

Deus Ex · August 14th, 2007, 06:03 PM

Orig na orig ang erport na yan, bro!

When i went to Laoag las year, I saw things not common in Philippines:
-Police Office was made of bricks same as the airport style.
-Policemen eat donuts & kape
-In Crismast Time, All trees around the eria had no leafs, just like in States.
-Electronic Greeting look v.good, and hi-tech.
-Colder than Bagio
-Has developed roadz.
-Very Beautiful @ night
-Has all komplete infrastruktures, including bus parking and stop ligt.
and more

BoNduRanT · August 15th, 2007, 03:06 PM

Baka yung nakita mong police station made of bricks eh yung extension ng Laoag City Hall that was allocated to the Department of Public Safety.

It gets cold nga during November to February. Di ko alam tungkol sa trees, di ko napapansin. Iisa pa lang traffic light.

You forgot to mention, super linis

Im from Laoag.

midwestguy1 · August 16th, 2007, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by allan_dude

Koreans eye direct flight to LC

Laoag International Airport

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Photo by [/SIZE][/SIZE][/SIZE]ela_china

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Photo by Shinji Ikari

these are nice pics of this airport. Can you guys post more of it??? I just noticed that the roof needs some repainting. Maybe the management would use those tiles on that roof instead of a painted GI sheets.

kiretoce · August 16th, 2007, 01:58 AM

Nice airport, something different about it, actually it looks more like a train station to me.

Yeah, the roof needs changing, maybe something that will reflect more of the local architecture.

By the way, I'm of Ilocano descent too....but not from the Norte, from the Sur!

Raven83 · August 17th, 2007, 08:29 AM

That airport used to handle MD-11 flights going to HNL,sayang it was good start,killed by the Asian crisis

drfeelgood17 · August 17th, 2007, 01:19 PM

I like your airport - a bit different from the usual airport style in the RP...btw, what international airlines fly there? And how many times per week?

Peng Hok · August 17th, 2007, 01:21 PM

Can you please post more pictures of Laoag? And Vigan na rin? I plan to have a vacation there this September. Gusto ko sana ng mga patikim na pictures. Hehehe

BoNduRanT · August 17th, 2007, 04:34 PM

I'll try to take some photos of the new arrivals building and its new control tower pag nakauwi ako.

Heres a list of airlines that currently services LIA. From wikipedia.

The following airlines fly to Laoag International Airport:

* Cebu Pacific (Manila)
* China Southern Airlines (Guangzhou)
* Hong Kong Airlines (Hong Kong) charter
* Philippine Airlines (Manila)
* Asian Spirit
Former airlines
* Air Philippines
* Far Eastern Air Transport
* South East Asian Airlines
* Air Macau
* Mandarin Airlines

But Im not sure kung accurate pa yan. The most notable landings made were the MD-11 ravencute mentioned and an Evergreen flight that carried Marcos' body. There were rumours before that a 747 direct flight from Hawaii will service Laoag but did not push through daw due to the slow development of the airport.

BoNduRanT · August 17th, 2007, 04:39 PM

Repost ko mga pics that I took before.

Paoay Church

Paoay Church Belfry

BoNduRanT · August 17th, 2007, 04:41 PM

Currimao Coral Formations

Badoc Belfry

BoNduRanT · August 17th, 2007, 04:44 PM

Since malapit na ang "ber" months, repost ko ulit Christmas pictures ng Laoag City Plaza December of 2006.

BoNduRanT · August 17th, 2007, 04:46 PM

Laoag City Hall

Laoag City Capitol

August 8th, 2007, 11:15 AM	#1
allan_dude Registered Spammer Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,666 Likes (Received): 0	Laoag and Batac Cities, and Ilocos Norte Province This bustling northern province needs its own thread. From the roaring cities of Laoag and Batac, to the laid-back country-side and pristine beaches, Ilocos Norte deserves it's own spot. Post away guys!

August 16th, 2007, 01:58 AM	#12
kiretoce I got my eye on you. Join Date: May 2004 Location: United States of Amnesia Posts: 19,691 Likes (Received): 19	Nice airport, something different about it, actually it looks more like a train station to me. Yeah, the roof needs changing, maybe something that will reflect more of the local architecture. By the way, I'm of Ilocano descent too....but not from the Norte, from the Sur! __________________ You're gonna wish you never had met me. Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep.

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August 8th, 2007, 11:18 PM	#2
allan_dude Registered Spammer Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,666 Likes (Received): 0	Koreans eye direct flight to LC KOREAN nationals will have another reason to visit this northern gateway of the Philippines as a direct flight from South Korea is being eyed to service the Korea-Laoag route. Ms Milagros R. Gonzales, senior tourism officer of the Department of Tourism’s Laoag sub-office, made this announcement recently following the arrival of at least 50 Korean nationals, who availed of a connecting flight from Manila via Philippine Airlines on July 26. With the influx of more Koreans wanting to visit Ilocos Norte’s popular historical landmarks and scenic tourist attractions, Gonzales said the Koreans are pushing for the opening of a direct flight from Korea to Laoag. Among the top Korean destinations in the province are Pagudpud’s white beaches, which have been acclaimed as one of the top 10 beaches in the country, according to the DOT. Presently, Korean nationals visiting the province avail of a connecting flight to the Laoag International Airport twice a week. If plans don’t miscarry, a 100-seater Koran Air plane will soon be the carrier of Korean nationals who want to visit Ilocos Norte. Aside from spending leisure activities in the province, Korean investors, such as a certain Juny Park, manager of Nam’s Golf Course Corporation, have also expressed their desire to invest in the province with an aim to attract more tourists by providing better services for them to enjoy their stay. Citing one of the possible investment opportunities which the Korean investors are reportedly eyeing include the development of Paoay Lake, a project that has gotten the full support of Paoay Mayor Bonifacio C. Clemente Jr. Since the lake is very the golf course, Gonzales said Korean investors want more support facilities such as spa and very good night clubs so Korean tourists would lessen travel time and instead stay near the city and the golf course. Golf is one of the Koreans’ favorite sports. Leilanie G. Adriano __________ Laoag International Airport image hosted on flickr Photo by ela_china image hosted on flickr Photo by Shinji Ikari

August 9th, 2007, 12:02 AM	#3
xednanx Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 46 Likes (Received): 0	ganda pala itsura ng laoag international airport, parang fort ilocandia pero parang i-coclose itong thread nato

August 9th, 2007, 09:59 AM	#4
allan_dude Registered Spammer Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,666 Likes (Received): 0	Ay bakit nila i-coclose?

August 9th, 2007, 11:13 AM	#5
allan_dude Registered Spammer Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,666 Likes (Received): 0	image hosted on flickr Photo by HarryCool image hosted on flickr Photo by diamonds_in_the_soles_o f_her_shoes image hosted on flickr Maira-ira, Pagudpud Photo by Goms image hosted on flickr Maira-ira, Pagudpud Photo by wondrous22 image hosted on flickr St. Augustine Church, Paoay Photo by Geourgina

August 10th, 2007, 12:13 AM	#6
tigidig14 --- Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Baseko Co. Posts: 5,658	onga ang ganda nga ng erport

August 10th, 2007, 02:47 PM	#7
xednanx Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 46 Likes (Received): 0	taga-san kayo sa ILOCOS NORTE ako sa BADOC

August 13th, 2007, 11:52 PM	#8
allan_dude Registered Spammer Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,666 Likes (Received): 0	Mga ninuno ko taga Batac.

August 14th, 2007, 06:03 PM	#9
Deus Ex Big Bob Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 238 Likes (Received): 0	Orig na orig ang erport na yan, bro! When i went to Laoag las year, I saw things not common in Philippines: -Police Office was made of bricks same as the airport style. -Policemen eat donuts & kape -In Crismast Time, All trees around the eria had no leafs, just like in States. -Electronic Greeting look v.good, and hi-tech. -Colder than Bagio -Has developed roadz. -Very Beautiful @ night -Has all komplete infrastruktures, including bus parking and stop ligt. and more

August 15th, 2007, 03:06 PM	#10
BoNduRanT *** Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 674 Likes (Received): 0	Baka yung nakita mong police station made of bricks eh yung extension ng Laoag City Hall that was allocated to the Department of Public Safety. It gets cold nga during November to February. Di ko alam tungkol sa trees, di ko napapansin. Iisa pa lang traffic light. You forgot to mention, super linis Im from Laoag.

August 17th, 2007, 01:21 PM	#15
Peng Hok BANNED Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: davao bai! Posts: 899 Likes (Received): 27	Can you please post more pictures of Laoag? And Vigan na rin? I plan to have a vacation there this September. Gusto ko sana ng mga patikim na pictures. Hehehe

August 17th, 2007, 04:34 PM	#16
BoNduRanT *** Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 674 Likes (Received): 0	I'll try to take some photos of the new arrivals building and its new control tower pag nakauwi ako. Heres a list of airlines that currently services LIA. From wikipedia. The following airlines fly to Laoag International Airport: * Cebu Pacific (Manila) * China Southern Airlines (Guangzhou) * Hong Kong Airlines (Hong Kong) charter * Philippine Airlines (Manila) * Asian Spirit Former airlines * Air Philippines * Far Eastern Air Transport * South East Asian Airlines * Air Macau * Mandarin Airlines But Im not sure kung accurate pa yan. The most notable landings made were the MD-11 ravencute mentioned and an Evergreen flight that carried Marcos' body. There were rumours before that a 747 direct flight from Hawaii will service Laoag but did not push through daw due to the slow development of the airport.

August 17th, 2007, 04:39 PM	#17
BoNduRanT *** Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 674 Likes (Received): 0	Repost ko mga pics that I took before. Paoay Church Paoay Church Belfry

August 17th, 2007, 04:41 PM	#18
BoNduRanT *** Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 674 Likes (Received): 0	Currimao Coral Formations Badoc Belfry

August 17th, 2007, 04:44 PM	#19
BoNduRanT *** Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 674 Likes (Received): 0	Since malapit na ang "ber" months, repost ko ulit Christmas pictures ng Laoag City Plaza December of 2006.

August 17th, 2007, 04:46 PM	#20
BoNduRanT *** Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 674 Likes (Received): 0	Laoag City Hall Laoag City Capitol