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and supply chains (See also PDP Chapter 19).
• Accelerate the implementation of infrastructure programs and projects
(See also PDP Chapter 19).

To increase competitiveness, innovativeness, and resilience of I&S
• Develop high value-added, competitive, and sustainable sectors through:
- Improving the competitiveness of the I&S;
- Adopting a cluster-based industrial approach;
- Providing incentives for green manufacturing;
- Fully implementing the Green Jobs Act (See also PDP Chapter 8); and
- Focusing attention on boosting services exports.
• Improve the business climate to encourage investments through:
- Implementing structural reforms to create more open, well-
functioning, transparent, and competitive markets (See also PDP
Chapters 5, 16, and 19) and
- Simplifying the rules and regulations on business registration and
licensing, entry and exit, paying taxes, and access to finance.
• Improve access to technology and innovation through:
- Establishing the National Quality Infrastructure;
- Establishing an Inclusive Innovation Center (See also PDP Chapter
14); and
- Encouraging innovation and adoption of new technologies (See also
PDP Chapter 14).
• Enhance labor capacities through:
- Investing in human capital development (See also PDP Chapter 11);
and
- Strengthening industry-academe linkages (See also PDP Chapter 11).

To improve the market access
• Maximize opportunities that expand access to existing and new markets
presented by the ASEAN Economic Community and other preferential
trading agreements (See also PDP Chapter 15).

To ensure consumer access to safe and quality goods and services
• Heighten consumer vigilance on product safety, value for money, and
access to quality goods and services.
• Enforce regulations and standards to protect, promote, and empower
consumers against unfair trade practices.
• Build stronger linkages and partnerships with the private sector and
professional associations to strengthen consumer redress mechanisms.
• Harmonize domestic and international policy frameworks on consumer
protection.

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