The Philippines reinforced its standing as a global tourism powerhouse after capturing six major honors at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Tuesday, Oct. 14. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the recognitions...
DAGUPAN CITY – The Bureau of Customs and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Clark Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group intercepted a shipment of shabu valued at P75 million during an interdiction operation at the Clark Freeport Zone on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Authorities seized a suspicious...
A total of 27 Chinese nationals were arrested in separate operations for allegedly operating scam hubs inside the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga, the Police Regional Office-Central Luxon (PRO-3) said on Tuesday. In a statement, PRO-3 chief Police Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Peñones said the first...
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga – Authorities thwarted an international drug smuggling attempt Wednesday after intercepting a high-value parcel containing more than five kilograms of ketamine — an illegal party drug — valued at over P25.3 million here. In a statement, Police Regional...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has allocated P207.5 million to upgrade the skills of more than 30,000 workers in a major economic hub, particularly in the Clark Freeport Zone, through advanced training programs aligned with emerging industry demands. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido...
With major infrastructure projects and a dynamic workforce, Central Luzon will continue attracting more property developments in the region, Colliers Philippines Senior Researcher Joey Bondoc mentioned. At the recent business forum titled "Talakad: Central Luzon 's Economic Rise" held at...
By Jemimah Mapa Clark Freeport Zone is rapidly evolving into one of North Luzon’s most aspirational addresses. Once known primarily for its industrial and logistics functions, Clark is now emerging as a luxury destination favored by the affluent for its balanced mix of business and leisure....
State-run Clark Development Corporation (CDC) is ramping up efforts to attract more global investors to the Clark Freeport Zone, starting with strengthening its relationship with Taiwanese firms. CDC President and Chief Executive Officer Agnes VST Devanadera, and 17 Taiwanese companies, alongside...
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said it is exploring waste-to-energy technology as a renewable energy source in the Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone. In a statement, Joshua M. Bingcang, BCDA president and chief executive officer, said this initiative aligns with the...
BCDA President/CEO Joshua M. Bingcang discusses the development projects inside the Clark Freeport Zone during the Build Better More Infratrucuture Forum at the New Clark City in Tarlac. (photo: BCDA) Amid the issue hounding the pension system for the military and other uniformed...
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is eyeing the establishment of what it described as moden mass housing within the vicinities of Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) and the Clark Freeport Zone (CFZ) in a bid to support the manpower needs for the economic development...
A wholly owned subsidiary of Manila Water Co. Inc. plans to invest in new infrastructure to deliver high-quality and sustainable water and wastewater services within the Clark Freeport Zone (CFZ) in Pampanga. In a statement, Manila Water said that its subsidiary, Clark Water, operating under Manila...
