PGIN highlights Ilocos Norte’s bid as Renewable Energy Capital at Forum

The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN), through the Ilocos Norte Trade and Investment Promotions Office (INVEST), highlighted the Province’s bid as the Renewable Energy Capital of Southeast Asia at the forum titled “Powering Progress: National and Local Government Synergy in Renewable Energy Investment Facilitation,” held at Royale Palm Resort Hotel and Business Center in Northern Samar, on March 24 and 25.

The event, organized by the Provincial Government of Northern Samar in collaboration with the World Bank Group, Philippine Board of Investments (BOI), Galing Pook, and Australian Aid, gathered key government and industry leaders to discuss strategies for advancing sustainable energy investments nationwide.

The Invest Office, represented by Mr. Richmond A. Sales and Mr. Jefferson V. Baloaloa, highlighted Ilocos Norte’s innovative policies, investor-friendly environment, and strategic governance, positioning the province as a hub for clean energy projects. They emphasized the iCARE Desk (Investors’ Centralized Application and Requirement Evaluation Desk), which fast-tracks renewable energy investments by reducing bureaucratic hurdles, and the province’s institutionalized investment promotion framework, ensuring consistent support for investors.

With a total generating capacity of over 625 MW from existing wind, solar, and hydro sources, Ilocos Norte continues to lead the charge in sustainable energy by institutionalizing investment-friendly policies that can drive long-term economic and environmental benefits.

PGIN, under the leadership of Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, remains committed to driving economic growth and innovation, by aligning local policies with national goals, enacting investor-friendly ordinances, and fostering strong collaboration between the public and private sectors.