TARLAC CITY, Tarlac — More than 400 government, business, and development leaders from Regions 1, 2, 3, and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) gathered on June 2-3, 2026 for the 35th North Luzon Area Business Conference (NLABC) held at the Bulwagang Kanlahi, Diwa ng Tarlac Convention Center.
The two-day event, organized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Tarlac Chapter led by President Aileen Uy-Chan, carried the theme “North Luzon Now: Stronger in Inclusivity and Sustainable Prosperity.” The annual convention focuses on fostering economic collaboration, strengthening local entrepreneurs, and aligning public-private strategies across Northern Luzon.
Tarlac Governor Christian Yap, who graced the conference, described the NLABC as an important gathering of leaders from the business, government, and industry sectors to discuss opportunities and challenges facing Northern Luzon.
Governor Yap underscored the importance of collective action in building a more inclusive economy, expanding investment opportunities, and promoting long-term development for communities across the region.
He said the Province of Tarlac remains committed to supporting initiatives that create opportunities in business, tourism, agriculture, and other key sectors that contribute to economic growth and improve the lives of residents.
Yap likewise emphasized that stronger collaboration among stakeholders is essential in broadening opportunities for development and securing a more prosperous future for Northern Luzon.
The NLABC serves as a premier platform for aligning regional development priorities, strengthening MSME integration into regional value chains, encouraging investments, and fostering public-private partnerships aimed at accelerating economic growth throughout North Luzon.
Yap extended his gratitude to the business sector, stating on his Facebook post:
“Isang karangalan po ang maimbitahan sa Governor’s Night ng ika-35 North Luzon Area Business Conference, kasama ang mga lider ng negosyo, mga kinatawan ng pamahalaan, at iba pang mahahalagang stakeholder mula sa iba’t ibang lalawigan ng Hilagang Luzon.”
He added: “Ating ipinahayag ang taos-pusong pasasalamat sa Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry at sa buong sektor ng negosyo na patuloy na nagsisilbing katuwang ng pamahalaan sa pagsusulong ng pamumuhunan, paglikha ng hanapbuhay, at pagpapalakas ng ating lokal na ekonomiya.”
The governor also expressed his belief that a stronger partnership between the private sector and the government would open more opportunities for their constituents and ensure inclusive and long-term prosperity for the entire region.
The conference was expected to generate actionable strategies to accelerate inclusive and sustainable prosperity across Northern Luzon.
