LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte — The State of Hawaii will open its first overseas office in Ilocos Norte, purportedly to boost trade, investments, tourism and job opportunities while strengthening ties with one of the largest Ilocano communities abroad. Ilocos Norte Governor Cecilia Araneta-Marcos said the Hawaii office will be housed at the Dap-ayan Center in Laoag City and will serve as a hub for economic, cultural and workforce development partners…
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