Quarterly and Annual Reports

What happened in 2023?

• In the first year of implementing the Cordillera Regional Development Plan 2023-2028, the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) displayed notable signs of economic recovery, marking a positive shift three years post-pandemic.

• However, agricultural production, especially high-value crops, continued to be adversely affected by weather disturbances, resulting in significant damages and losses due to continuous rains and typhoons throughout 2023.

What happened in 2022?

• The Philippines has changed into a new government administration, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. became the new president of the country. 

• Despite recent challenges, such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the outlook for the Cordillera Administrative Region remains positive.

• Like many other regions, the Cordillera Administrative Region has prioritized economic recovery efforts to rejuvenate businesses and industries affected by the pandemic, and with concerted efforts and adequate support, it is poised to continue its path toward recovery and growth. 

What happened in 2021?

• The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) continued its effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, including vaccination drives, testing, contact tracing, and implementation of health protocols.

• Heightened restrictions in the region led to supply disruptions, driving price increases and hampering tourist arrivals, yet the region’s economy shows signs of slow recovery with improved performance in employment, investments, exports, and revenue collections.

• Like previous years, the region experienced the impacts of typhoons and the Abra 7.1 Magnitude earthquake aftershocks felt in 2021. The storms often caused landslides, flooding, and infrastructure damage, particularly in mountainous areas.

What happened in 2020?

• Like the rest of the Philippines, the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

• Local government units (LGUs) implemented various measures to control the spread of the virus, including lockdowns, quarantine protocols, and mass testing.

• The region was also hit by several typhoons causing widespread damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and homes.