The heritage city of Vigan in Ilocos Sur has been selected as the site for this year’s observance of World Tsunami Awareness ...

To strengthen community preparedness and promote public awareness on tsunami hazards, the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST–PHIVOLCS), in ...

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 ...

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) – 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 will put up a tranvia or streetcar system that will go around the heritage city as well as its four neighboring towns VIGAN CITY, Philippines – Vigan City is one of the few tourist cities with ...

The Philippines again gained recognition on the worldwide stage after Vigan City in Ilocos Sur was named one of the world's New7Wonders Cities. New7Wonders Foundation made the announcement on its ...

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The local government of Vigan City in Ilocos Sur is buying a hotel that will serve as a quarantine facility for returning residents. According to Vigan City Councilor ...

THE AIRPORT in Vigan City, now with a bigger passenger terminal building and expanded runway, was inaugurated Wednesday, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced. Vigan, the ...

VIGAN CITY, Philippines–This heritage city in Ilocos Sur province is a step closer to becoming one of the new seven wonder cities of the world after the latest round of online voting pushed it into ...

LAOAG CITY, Philippines —Health authorities in Vigan City in Ilocos Sur province have extended the imposition of the stricter modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) until June 19, citing the ...