The government-owned land surrounding Clark International Airport has been officially named the Clark Aviation Capital of the Philippines.
This aviation-centric business hub is set to become the country’s new center for aviation, logistics, and sustainable urban development.
On Monday, Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) president Arrey Perez led the formal launch during a general assembly attended by Department of Transportation (DOTr) Undersecretary for Aviation Roberto Lim, Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) Vice President Kenneth Peralta, and Dr. John Ortiz Teope, representing BCDA chair Thompson Lantion.
“Clark makes one’s dream work,” Perez said during the event. “The airport is at the heart of Clark, connecting the country to the world. But beyond this airport lies an aviation-centered metropolis that will take this dream and make it fly.”
As a BCDA subsidiary, CIAC oversees Clark International Airport’s operations and the surrounding land development. The new Clark Aviation Capital will span 2,367 hectares of prime land ready for both local and foreign investments.
Perez described the vision for the aviation capital as a dynamic ecosystem integrating aviation, logistics, commerce, and sustainable urban development, all contributing to national economic growth. The aim is to turn these previously idle lands into a global hub for innovation, investment, and infrastructure.
CIAC is keen to attract partners for various ventures, including cargo and logistics services, infrastructure projects, and the sustainable development of heritage parks to boost tourism. Key to this plan are the “Seven Flagship Projects,” which include the Clark National Food Hub, a World Events and Entertainment Center, and the Urban Renewal and Heritage Conservation program.
Other major initiatives in the pipeline are the Direct Access Road Link to Clark Airport, the upgrading of road networks, a detailed site development plan for a second runway, and the construction of the Clark Aviation Capital headquarters.
Since September last year, CIAC has actively promoted these flagship projects, particularly the Clark National Food Hub, which recently gained approval from the House of Representatives’ Committee on Trade and Industry. These projects aim to significantly contribute to the nation’s economy by transforming Clark into a premier aviation and business hub.
