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Recognized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry as the Most Business-Friendly province in Region 02 since 2011 |
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The country's Top Corn Producer and Biggest Surplus Producer of Rice |
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Region 02's only Hall of Fame recipient in Anti-Red Tape Act implementation |
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A highly adaptable population with a 97% provincial literacy rate |
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The most consistent and highly awarded province in region 02 as evidenced by its receipt of the DILG's Seal of Financial Housekeeping and Seals of Good Local Governance since 2012 |
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Supportive provincial and city/municipal government units assisted by a strong police force that earned 7 Best PNP Provincial Office awards |
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Excellent road network and ease of access to developed economies such as Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Southeast Asian markets |
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The biggest province in Luzon and second largest in the country, where 45.7% of the regional population resides |
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A provincial government that ensures investor support through the provincial Incentive Code and other legislative actions |
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Regarded as the "Sentro ng Agrikultura" because of the Isabeleños' unmatched agricultural prowess and proficiency in cultivating and preserving culture and the environment |