Gov. Marcos Manotoc at investment conference: “Make it happen in Ilocos Norte”

“Consider me your partner and your advocate, I will be here personally to make sure that your business is also our business, and we take care of our investors in Ilocos Norte. Make it happen in the Philippines, make it happen in Ilocos Norte,” remarked Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc as he delivered his welcome message at an investment conference hosted by the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), earlier today

Government officials, foreign ambassadors, and representatives from private businesses participated in a 1-day event titled “INvest: Ilocos Norte Investment Conference” at Ascott Bonifacio Global City in Metro Manila.

Organized by the Ilocos Norte Trade and Investment Center, the event featured experts in the field of investment promotions who shared experiences and valuable guidance to the participants, namely Dr. Bernardo Villegas, Research Director of the University of Asia and the Pacific discussed “Investor’s Guide to the Economies of the Philippines and Ilocos Norte;” Mr. Ernesto Delos Reyes, Jr., Director at the Department of Trade and Industry-Board of Investments for the discussion on “Investment Made Easy-Assistance and Incentives;” and Mr. Eric Chua, Vice President of the Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Ilocos Norte for the topic “Inside Ilocos Norte: Business Insights.”

It also featured investment pitches on key sectors with high investment yields, namely, food and agriculture; tourism and creative industries; IT-BPM and infrastructure; and renewable energy, to provide the participants with the necessary knowledge to attract investments, drive business development, and create sustainable economic opportunities in Ilocos Norte.

The Provincial Government, led by Gov. Marcos Manotoc is continuously working to create a more “investment-friendly” environment in the province by ensuring quality infrastructures are built to accommodate business operations, offering strong government support through the province’s code to maximize the benefits of all economic activities to all stakeholders.