Global manufacturer of designer and luxury goods Luen Thai Holdings Limited (LTHL) plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Clark Freeport Zone.
Luen Thai chief executive Raymond Tan discussed the expansion plans during a meeting in Hong Kong with Clark Development Corp. (CDC) president and chief executive Agnes Devanadera, citing the Freeport’s efficient management, investor-friendly environment and responsive leadership as key factors in the company’s decision to grow its presence in Clark.
Tan lauded CDC’s strategic direction and its “leadership that listens” approach under Devanadera, noting how close coordination between the public and private sectors continues to enhance investor confidence and operational efficiency within the Freeport.
The meeting in Hong Kong highlighted CDC’s commitment to gathering private sector insights to boost public-private collaboration, with the agency’s leadership emphasizing a focus on “leadership that listens.”
Tan expressed a strong intent to expand Luen Thai’s manufacturing operations in Clark, further solidifying the freeport’s status as a premier investment destination.
Tan is scheduled to visit Clark soon to finalize the technical requirements and timelines for the proposed expansion.
Luen Thai’s current CSR work, presented by Tan, is a partnership with the Tuloy Foundation and Father Rocky Evangelista. The program aids street children through structured football training, academic assistance and values formation, and has already helped produce professional athletes. The parties are considering expanding this program to the Clark area.
The agenda also included plans to strengthen sports development and improve site conditions to advance community participation and sports-tourism initiatives in the Freeport.
Other attendees included L&T Group International president Frank Sauceda, LTHL finance senior advisor Danny Chan, vice president for corporate affairs and community relations Chit Manlapaz and legal counsel Linda Moya.
Accompanying Devanadera were vice president for business development and business enhancement group Noelle Mina Meneses, manager of the tourism promotions division Elenita Lorenzo, manager of the communications division Astrud Aguinaldo and tourism officer III Ian Paulo Mejia.
