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Ilocos Norte Eyed as Economic Hub in Southeast Asia

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March 09, 2025

The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center and the provincial government of Ilocos Norte have teamed up to promote the province as a key economic hub in Southeast Asia through the implementation of PPP projects.

- — Louella Desiderio

In a statement, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said a memorandum of agreement (MOA) was signed on Feb. 28 at the PPP Center office in Quezon City.

The event was led by PPP Center executive director Ma. Cynthia Hernandez and Ilocos Norte Gov. Matthew Marcos-Manotoc, with NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan and PPP Center deputy executive director Jeffrey Manalo in attendance.

The MOA aims to improve infrastructure development and spur economic growth in Ilocos Norte by focusing on a robust pipeline of PPP projects.

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