Ilocos Norte: Ilocos Norte is gearing up towards a sustainable mobility revolution with the inauguration and energization of its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station at the Agua Grande Mini Hydro Plant in Barangay Pancian here.

According to Philippines News Agency, in his short speech during a simple program attended by representatives of the Ayala Corporation's ACMobility and the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC), Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc lauded the unified commitment of both public and private stakeholders to innovation, sustainability and improved quality of life for Filipinos.

'This is a worthy and noble partnership. We in the government must be ready for new vehicles that are eco-friendly,' Manotoc said, as he expressed hope that the charging station will entice more tourists with EVs to visit Ilocos Norte.

INEC acting general manager Cipriano Martinez III said the establishment of the EV charging station is in support to the provincial government's green energy program.