A 24-member delegation from the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII), led by president Dr. Cecilio Pedro and vice presidents Jeffrey Ng and Antonio Cosing, visited the Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) on Jan. 23, 2025.
The visit was made in response to an invitation by Clark Development Corp. (CDC) president and chief executive Agnes Devanadera.
A briefing was conducted at the Clark Visitor Center, where CDC staff presented a video showcasing the ongoing development and infrastructure projects within the zone. The delegation toured key landmarks, including the Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort and Clark Marriott Hotel.
The group was also guided to the SMX Convention Center Clark and Clark International Airport. CDC staff provided detailed information about the facilities, their capacities, and the airlines operating at the airport.
Devanadera outlined the investment opportunities in Clark, emphasizing preferential policies such as tax exemptions, reduced tariffs and simplified investment approval processes. She highlighted the measures as part of efforts to attract significant foreign investments and create more job opportunities for the local workforce.
Pedro expressed gratitude to Devanadera for the invitation and reaffirmed the FFCCCII’s commitment to attracting foreign investors, not only from China but from other countries as well.
Pedro also shared that several FFCCCII members already invested in Clark and are planning to expand their operations in the area. He urged the CDC to streamline the visa application process for foreign investors and introduce more investor-friendly policies.
The visit also served to highlight the long-standing partnership between Devanadera and the FFCCCII. While serving as solicitor general, her office signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the FFCCCII, entrusting the organization with the verification of Filipino-Chinese naturalization documents.
Under her leadership, all naturalization cases verified by FFCCCII were successfully approved.