CIAC secures P1.19 billion in new deals for Clark hub

The Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) secured over P1 billion in new investment pledges during the first half of 2025, more than doubling the amount recorded in the same period last year, the agency announced Thursday.

In a statement, CIAC reported a total of P1.19 billion in investment commitments from January to June for the 2,367-hectare Clark Aviation Capital estate. The area, formerly known as Clark Civil Aviation Complex, is located adjacent to Clark International Airport in Pampanga.

“Since the CIAC’s rebranding, Clark Aviation Capital has continued to be a draw for both foreign and Philippines-based companies needing prime location in proximity to the Clark International Airport,” said CIAC President Jojit Alcazar.

CIAC, a state-run firm under the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), transitioned to a land development and oversight role after the airport’s operations were transferred to Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp. (LIPAD).

Among the top investors for the period was Korean firm Stellavia Development Corp. (SDC), which committed P600 million to expand its mixed-use recreational complex. SDC currently operates The Glory Hotel and Residences within the Clark estate.

Global Square Plaza Phils. Corp. also pledged P400 million for a multi-use facility that will include a warehouse, drone training school, and recreational amenities. The development is expected to generate over 100 direct jobs in its first year.

France-based All Fashion Gloves Inc., an early locator in the Clark complex, is investing P18.27 million to build additional manufacturing facilities for its export-grade leather goods.

Two firms under UET Group are reinvesting a combined P169.7 million for knitted product and custom shipping box production, while Skytrack Aviation Services will construct a new office at the site with a P5 million capital outlay.

“These new investments translate to direct job generation, a robust ecosystem of aviation, logistics, commerce, and manufacturing, and increased investor confidence in CIAC,” Alcazar said.

He added that the incoming investments are expected to create over 700 direct jobs and more through support services and contractors.

The Clark Aviation Capital estate currently hosts more than 60 locators across aviation, logistics, commercial, and manufacturing sectors.