Clark Freeport emerged as Central Luzon’s top investment destination in the first half of 2025, capturing the region’s largest share of pledged investments.
Clark Development Corp. (CDC) secured the biggest share of investments among the four key investment and promotion agencies in the region, according to Nerissa Esguerra, regional director of the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) Region 3.
Esguerra made the announcement during the Philippine Economic Briefing (PEB) at Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort on Sept. 22, 2025. She said the Clark Freeport Zone recorded large investments across five sectors: tourism, ICT (Information and Communication Technology), industrial, commercial and services.
Esguerra noted that Central Luzon ranked third nationwide among preferred investment destinations, capturing 11 percent of total local and foreign pledges.
“Among the four key investment and promotion agencies in the region, Clark Development Corporation captured the biggest investment share, with large projects in tourism, ICT, industrial, commercial, and services,” said DEPDev regional director Nerissa Esguerra during the Philippine Economic Briefing (PEB) at Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort.
Central Luzon ranked third nationwide in approved investments during the period, accounting for 11 percent of total pledges.
Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed the region posted P88.8 billion in commitments, higher than P85.8 billion a year earlier.
The surge was led by local investors, whose commitments rose sharply to P69.8 billion from P53.4 billion a year ago. Foreign investment pledges in the region dropped to P18.9 billion in 2025 from P32.3 billion in the same period of 2024.
CDC president and chief executive Agnes Devanadera joined the briefing alongside Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) president and chief executive Jake Bingcang.
The event convened national and regional government officials, business leaders and investors to discuss the country’s economic trajectory and emerging opportunities.
The PEB is a flagship initiative of the Philippine government that fosters transparency, investor confidence and inclusive growth through timely updates on economic performance and policy direction.
