08/06/2026
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TARLAC CITY, Philippines โ The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) โ Southern Isabela Chapter actively participated in the 35th North Luzon Area Business Conference (NLABC) held on June 2โ3, 2026 at the Diwa ng Tarlac Convention Center, Tarlac City. The conference brought together business leaders, chamber executives, government officials, and development partners from across North Luzon under the theme, โNorth Luzon Now: Stronger in Inclusivity and Sustainable Prosperity.โ
PCCI-Southern Isabela was represented by President Mr. Markson Louie C. Tan , Board Directors Myrna Canete and Dr. Jeanette Genove, Secretariat Paulyn Pascua, Shynne Cecille Arao - DTI-SCSO representative , and Grace Naval - LGU Santiago City representative.
The conference commenced with the opening of the Regional Trade Fair and Exhibit, followed by the Chamber Development Forum which focused on strengthening the chamber ecosystem, chamber mentorship programs, financing opportunities for local chambers, sustainable development initiatives, and the sharing of best practices among chambers from different regions. The forum provided valuable insights on enhancing chamber operations and strengthening partnerships that support local business communities.
On the second day, delegates participated in plenary sessions addressing critical issues affecting the economic future of North Luzon. Discussions focused on food and energy security, investment promotion, infrastructure development, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, transparency, and good governance. Industry experts, government officials, and business leaders shared strategies to improve regional competitiveness and foster inclusive economic growth.
A notable highlight of the conference was the participation of Mr. Markson Louie C. Tan, President of PCCI-Southern Isabela, who served as Session Introducer for Session 1: Securing Food and Energy in North Luzon. The session tackled national directions on food security and agricultural development, the integration of small-scale farmers into scalable supply chains, agricultural research and innovation, and sustainable energy solutions to support resilient agricultural growth in the region.
The event also provided opportunities for networking and collaboration among local chambers of commerce, government agencies, and private sector stakeholders. Through active participation in the conference, PCCI-Southern Isabela strengthened its partnerships and gained valuable insights that can contribute to the advancement of entrepreneurship, investment promotion, workforce development, and sustainable economic growth in Southern Isabela and the Cagayan Valley Region.
PCCI-Southern Isabela remains committed to supporting initiatives that empower businesses, foster public-private collaboration, and promote policies that create a more competitive and resilient business environment for the region.
Markson Tan