Manila, Feb. 28 -- The province of Ilocos Norte is eyeing to attract more investors here following the signing of memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Public Private Partnership Center (PPPC) Friday.

The MOA highlights a framework for collaboration in terms of project assistance, capacity building, and formulation of PPP policies and guidelines for trade and investment opportunities.

"By making Ilocos Norte government as an institutionalized partner, access to PPP project opportunities will be much easier and convenient," Jefferson Baloaloa of the Ilocos Norte Investment Office told the Philippine News Agency in an interview.

Through the MOA, the Ilocos Norte government will be entitled support for PPP projects, including preparation...