CLARK FREEPORT – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has emphasized the Government’s determination to propel Clark as a major investment and tourism destination.

Speaking during the Airport to New Clark City Access Road (ANAR) inspection on Wednesday, February 21, he underscored the Government's dedication to building globally competitive infrastructure to accommodate business growth in this high-potential area.

“It [ANAR] is a part of a larger package of Build Better More activities. It aims to enlarge Clark’s profile in the global investment map. Projects such as this all convey one message to prospective investors,” President Marcos said.

“In short, the Clark metropolis has what it takes to be a Mecca for tourists, a magnet of investments, and a market of goods and services. We must leverage these attributes into higher visitor traffic, attracting more investments that generate better jobs and spur economic activity,” he added.

President Marcos said that the Government is ready to provide adequate infrastructure and facilities to ensure the growth of future investments as modernization of Clark International Airport has now taken off and the construction of a rail link to Metro Manila is proceeding at full speed.

The President said that Clark has the potential of becoming a choice sports hub, apart from being an investment and tourist destination.  He also said that Clark is in the heartland of an agricultural powerhouse “not to mention the powerful draw and the seductive aroma of Kapampangan cuisine.”

According to President Marcos, the Government is also building Clark’s physical capital.

“Hindi lang pang-negosyo, hindi lang pang-turismo, pang-sports pa ang Clark. Dahil we are also building Clark’s physical capital. We are upskilling the required human resources that will run businesses and will drive prosperity,” Marcos Jr. said.

He also expressed confidence that “Clark can now host a wide range of economic activities including innovation labs, creative workshops, manufacturing concerns, leisure complexes and a cyber-corridor,” the President added.

The state-owned Clark Development Corporation (CDC) is credited for consistently remitting billions of pesos to the National Treasury. (CDC)