CLARK FREEPORT — Geodetic engineers’ expertise in land surveying, mapping and geospatial information can help support infrastructure planning and development under the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), Clark Development Corporation (CDC) President and CEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera said.

Speaking before some 400 delegates at the 41st North Luzon Area Assembly of the Geodetic Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (GEPI) on Oct. 23 at Widus Hotel, Devanadera highlighted the profession’s contribution to large-scale development initiatives.

Devanadera highlighted Clark’s strategic position in relation to the LEC, an initiative intended to strengthen connectivity and support investment across key economic centers. She said geodetic engineers could contribute through accurate surveys, mapping and geospatial information that inform infrastructure planning and project development.

Encouraging members of the profession to strengthen their capabilities and collaboration with government, the CDC chief emphasized the importance of engaging qualified geodetic engineers as plans for the corridor move forward.

Drawing from her experience as former Solicitor General, Devanadera also underscored the importance of credible and accurate geodetic work in government projects and legal proceedings, where reliable technical evidence may help inform the assessment of land-related issues and disputes.

The two-day assembly, hosted in the Clark Freeport Zone, gathered geodetic engineers from across Northern Luzon under the theme “Strengthening the Profession through Excellence, Collaboration, and Innovation.”

The program featured discussions on artificial intelligence applications, space-based geospatial technologies, modern geodetic systems, legal issues affecting the profession, and inclusive development in geodesy.

GEPI National President Engr. Danilo Noveloso urged geodetic engineers to continue strengthening their professional competence and ethical practice amid evolving technological and development demands.

GEPI Region III President Engr. Ruvie Dela Cruz cited Clark as a fitting venue for the assembly, pointing to its business, tourism, aviation, logistics and investment activities. Dela Cruz also highlighted the profession’s contribution to sustainable development and infrastructure planning.

The assembly ran until Oct. 24, providing a forum for industry practitioners, government representatives and other stakeholders to discuss developments in geodetic engineering and the profession’s role in national development. (CDC Press Release)