The government expects stable prices for essential goods through December as it addresses rising inflation and the weakening Philippine peso against the US dollar.
The production of cornick remains a source of livelihood for small business owners in Ilocos, helping sustain local food enterprises and entrepreneurship.
The DTI and DOT are working together to support creative industries in Ilocos by giving local entrepreneurs a platform to showcase their craftsmanship.
Hong Kong investors are getting a closer look at opportunities in the Philippine economy as the government pursues broader bilateral business relations.
More employment opportunities are being targeted through enhancements to a vocational training project supported by the ICC-CC for Filipino trainees and graduates.