ILOCOS NORTE SEEK MINERS TO HEAD TO THE PROVINCE TO DO BUSINESS

December 3, 2022 Provincial

Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc is seeking mining firms to invest in the northern province.
Manotoc with the Provincial Government’s Trade and Investment Promotions Center (INvest Office) participated in recently held 68th Annual National Mining Safety and Environment Conference (ANMSEC) from November 15 to 18, 2022. In his meeting with mining companies and stakeholders, Gov. Manotoc encouraged local and global investors in the sustainable mining sector to help establish the mining industry in his province.

This is in line with the aim to progress mineral investment, which ensures the economic and sustainable future of local communities while managing the environmental and social impacts of its operations, Manotoc explained. Manotoc highlights the province’s alignment with the Philippine Mineral Roadmap in
the promotion of responsible mining as an economic driver in the country and support for priority mining projects that will eventually progress to development and commercial extraction.

Manotoc also set up a meeting with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary, Ma. Antonia “Toni” Yulo- Loyzaga, who was also present at the conference, to discuss the DENR River Restoration Project in Ilocos Norte. Both the provincial government and DENR raised significant concerns and suggested policies that would guarantee the project’s success while preserving the province’s quarry industry’s ability to conduct business.

Artemio A. Dumlao/ABN