The Laoag City government, under the leadership of Hon. Michael V. Fariñas, awarded Plaques of Recognition to the top taxpayers of the City for 2011. This is the first time that such an accolade was given to the top taxpayers

Because of its desire to be a special place for healing not only for the body but also for mind & soul, the LCGH is currently furnishing it health and wellness center with facilities other than the newly-purchased equipment.

On March 1, 2012, a day after its 2^nd level certification was received, the first neurosurgery was conducted at the Laoag City General Hospital's (LCGH) operating room complex.

The Hon. Mayor Michael V. Fariñas signed Executive Order (EO) No. 001, Series of 2012, "ALLOWING THE CONDUCT OF OPEN MARKDET AT THE LCGH GROUNDS AND TO IMPLEMENT CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2011-023, SERIES OF 2011.

Laoagueños and visitors, both local and foreign, have witnessed the best that the Pamulinawen Festival has to offer. With still a week left before it officially ends,