Tag: clark freeport zone
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Clark aviation firm among top performing GOCCs
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE —The Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) was cited as among the top performing government-owned and -controlled corporations in the country during the Annual Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) Awards Ceremony held recently in Manila. CIAC President and CEO Jojit Alcazar received the award from Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin during the ceremony where…
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DBM, partners push for open governance in OGPinas! Pampanga leg
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE— The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and its partner agencies gathered stakeholders from various sectors for this year’s final leg of the OGPinas! nationwide advocacy campaign in Clark. It aims to promote open and participatory governance and create a synergy with the civil society to facilitate effective and sustainable actions to…
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BOC-Clark seizes shipments of high-grade Marijuana resin concealed as candies
Clark Freeport zone– The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Clark, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), the Customs Anti-Illegal Drug Task Force (CAIDTF), the X-ray Inspection Project (XIP), the Enforcement and Security Service (ESS), and the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS), confiscated two (2) shipments containing a total of…
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Clark aviation campus seen to meet future job demand
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE -The Clark International Airport Corp. on Monday announced a new initiative aimed at producing globally-qualified and high-performing personnel that will meet the strong global demand for aviation-industry workers and professionals. The CIAC said the agency’s business ventures team was directed to roll-out plans to build the aviation campus with comprehensive curricula and state-of-the-art…
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Filipinos can now ride self-driving bus and ePUVs
NEW CLARK CITY – The country’s first autonomous bus powered by Japanese technology is now plying around New Clark City, Clark Freeport Zone, and Clark International Airport, and commuters can ride the self-driving vehicle free of charge for now. The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said Zenmov, Inc. and MC Metro Transport Operation Inc.…
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House committee approves Clark food hub bill
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE —Lawmakers approved a measure that will create the national food hub at the Clark civil aviation complex aimed to centralize and modernize the distribution, storage, and processing of agricultural products in the country. House Bill 10678 or ‘An Act Establishing the Clark National Food Hub, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes’ was…
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P16.1-M kush declared as sofa sets intercepted in Pampanga
PAMPANGA– Authorities intercepted two wooden crates containing kush (high-grade marijuana) worth PHP16.1 million at the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga province, a police official said. Philippine National Police-Aviation Security Group (PNP-AVSEGROUP) chief Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano said the wooden crates declared as sofa sets were flagged during an X-ray inspection by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and…
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CIAC, agri state university sign deal on Clark food hub
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE —The Clark International Airport Corp. signed on Tuesday an agreement with the Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) to explore areas for collaboration for the 62-hectare National Food Hub at the Clark civil aviation complex. “This is a strategic partnership with a premier agricultural state university near Clark with a specific mandate for…
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MICECON 2024 in Clark a resounding success
The Philippine MICE Conference (MICECON) returned to Clark after ten years to host MICECON 2024. With the theme M.I.C.E. XD: XPERIENCE DIVERSIFIED, the three-day event, held from July 10 to 12 at the SMX Convention Center Clark was a combined effort of the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, Clark Development Corporation (CDC), and various partners…
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Chinese ‘manager’ of Porac POGO nabbed in Pampanga raid
CLARK FREEPORT — A Chinese national believed to be one of the “big bosses” of the illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) facility in Porac, Pampanga was arrested in an operation at a resort inside the Clark Freeport Zone in Mabalacat town. In a press briefing at Camp Crame, Quezon City on Friday, Criminal Investigation…
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Clark as aerospace hub to create more jobs
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE —The Clark International Airport Corp. on Wednesday said the development of the civil aviation complex as the Philippines’ future aerospace hub will generate thousands of aviation-related jobs and will position the country as a key player in the global aerospace industry. “Clark in the Philippines is a very viable and attractive hub…
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Sec. Go bullish over investment prospects In New Clark City
TARLAC– Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go is “very optimistic” on the investment possibilities in store for Clark and the New Clark City. A flagship project of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), New Clark City is positioned as a “very attractive” investment hub for certain sectors.…
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DHSUD to develop townships in Clark
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE – The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is eyeing to establish townships within Clark in Pampanga. In a news release Wednesday, the DHSUD said it has discussed with Clark Development Corporation the establishment of townships within the vicinities of Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) and the Clark Freeport Zone…
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Sports tourism to boost tourist arrivals
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT–The Philippine sports tourism community, from both the private and public sectors, fully supports the pronouncement of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr to focus on sports activities to boost tourist arrivals to the Philippines. “We are all delighted that no less than the President has rubber-stamped our advocacy of engaging in more sporting events…
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TESDA brings tech-voc programs closer to Central Luzon residents
For Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), the development of the country’s workforce is of utmost need that is why it has been crafting programs for the benefit of every Filipino citizen. To reach more communities, “TESDA Sa Barangay” was launched to institutionalize the provision of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programs in…
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