HB 1706

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 10, 2025

An Act Establishing the Special Economic Zone and Freeport in the Province of Ilocos Norte, Creating for This Purpose the Ilocos Norte Special Economic Zone and Freeport Authority, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

In plain language

The proposal would set up a special economic zone and freeport in four Ilocos Norte municipalities, create a government‑run authority (INSEZA) to manage it, and offer tax, customs and visa incentives to attract investors, with the goal of creating jobs and raising incomes.

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Author · Representative

Angelo Barba
RepresentativeIlocos Norte, 2nd District
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Official sources

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