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MARCOS 105. Ilocos Norte is set to commemorate the 105th birth anniversary of late president Ferdinand Marcos Sr. from Sept. 8 to 11, 2022. Various activities are being prepared to pay tribute to Ilocos Norte's "favorite son." (Contributed photo) LAOAG CITY - To commemorate the 105th birth anniversary of former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr. on Sept. 11, the Ilocos Norte government's tourism office has lined up a series of activities that will kick off on Thursday Highlighting this year's funfair is the Bongbong Marcos Cup 2022, where hundreds of shooters from various parts of the country and abroad are expected to participate in the four-day practical shooting competition that begins on Sept. 8 at the Marcos Combat Shooters at the Plaza del Norte in Barangay Balacad, this city. Aianree Raquel, head of the Ilocos Norte Tourism Office, said Wednesday the Ilocos Norte and La Union tourism and trade exhibit will be opened on Sept. 9, at the Robinsons Place Ilocos, to