MANILA — Clark Development Corporation (CDC) President and CEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera was cited for her contributions to public service and governance during a recognition ceremony held at The Manila Hotel.
Atty. Devanadera, who currently heads the development of the Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone, was acknowledged for her leadership in positioning Clark as a key investment and tourism destination.

She is the first woman to lead CDC and previously served as justice secretary, solicitor general, and government corporate counsel.

CDC Director Nicolette Henson received on August 22 the citation on Atty. Devanadera’s behalf, joined by Vice President for Administration and Finance Jose Miguel de la Rosa, Vice President for Security Services Group PMGen. Lina Sarmiento (Ret.), and other CDC officials.

The recognition was conferred as part of the 73rd edition of an annual awards event organized by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS), which also honors individuals and institutions for excellence in various fields.