NATION

WEN! We the North: One Voice. One North.

A group of Northern Luzon individuals from the rugged coastlines of Ilocos to the highlands of the Cordilleras, from the resilient farmlands of Cagayan Valley to the windswept islands of Batanes, formed a movement called We the North, WEN!

DT · Jun 17, 2025, 2:33 AM

CONGRESSMAN Ciriaco Gato (second from left) of the Lone District of Batanes and Congressman Angelo Marcos Barba (fourth from left), Chairman of the House Committee on the North Luzon Growth Quadrangle, during a committee meeting with representatives from various government agencies to discuss regional development initiatives. — Photograph courtesy of NLGQ Committee Secretariat

In a country of many voices, the North shall no longer be just a whisper.

This, after a group of Northern Luzon individuals from the rugged coastlines of Ilocos to the highlands of the Cordilleras, from the resilient farmlands of Cagayan Valley to the windswept islands of Batanes, formed a movement called WE the North, WEN! It simply means “We stand united.”

Accoding to the members, this is more than a slogan. It is a movement. A rallying call for unity, progress, and purpose among the people of Northern Luzon.

“With our shared history, culture and values, we rise not as isolated provinces, but as a strong, collective force — one voice, one vision, one North,” they said.

WEN — We the North becomes a drumbeat for development, inclusion and regional empowerment. It seeks to amplify the potential of the North Luzon Growth Quadrangle where infrastructure, innovation and investment come together to uplift every community.

“WEN! Bold in spirit, united in action and determined to shape a future we all deserve.” The movement said.