The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte recently joined the “Producer to Consumer” Trade Show at the Quezon City Hall through the “PinakBest Products” booth set up by the Ilocos Norte Tourism Office.
Xavier Ruiz, provincial tourism operations officer II, said the province’s produce were fast-moving from the opening of the two-day show.
INTO showcased Ilocos tour packages, “inabel” hand-made products, and authentic Ilocano delicacies such as bagnet, longganisa, miki noodles and Ilocos empanada at the event, boosting both tourism and small and medium-sized enterprises in Ilocos Norte.
The trade show was a result of the partnership between Gov. Imee R. Marcos and Quezon City Mayor Herbert M. Bautista.
Ruiz assured the “PinakBest Products” would be at the Quezon City Hall every month, after Marcos and Bautista signed an agreement on the trade show.
In 2015, Marcos assured in her State of the Province Address Ilocos Norte’s continuing support to local producers by selling their goods at various markets across the country.
In her SOPA last year, Marcos has mentioned how this support for local producers would drive sustainable development and build stronger relations with other local government units.
“We must commit as a province to long-term, integrated master planning. Annual investment plans only result in short term band aid solutions.