NHCP Photo Collection, 1958 ▲ ▼ Location: Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Category: Sites/Events Type: Commemorative marker Status: Level II – Historical marker Marker Date: 1958 Installed By: Philippines Historical Committee (PHC) ABOLITION OF TOBACCO MONOPOLY GOVERNMENT TOBACCO MONOPOLY FORMALLY ESTABLISHED MARCH 1782 BY GOVERNOR JOSE BASCO Y VARGAS BY VIRTUE OF THE ROYAL DECREE OF 9 FEBRUARY 1780. Tags: 1958, Abolition of Tobacco Monopoly, Ilocos Norte, Level II, Region I, Site of an Important Event, Sites/Events