PASAY CITY — For exemplary public service, the Clark Development Corp. has been honored along with other 58 government agencies at the 2025 Report Card Survey (RCS) Awards of the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) held on Oct. 23 at Conrad Manila.
With a “Very Satisfactory” rating in the 2024 RCS 2.0 1st Cycle Implementation, the CDC earned the Silver Award. The survey assessed 904 government offices nationwide, measuring compliance with RA 11032 (Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018).
CDC president and CEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera accepted the award on behalf of the corporation, joined by vice presidents Atty. Noelle Mina Meneses (business development and business enhancement group), Atty. Gloria Victoria Taruc (legal affairs group), and PMGen. Lina Sarmiento (Ret.) (security services group).
“Now, we see and appreciate how ARTA has transformed governance and service delivery. The first thing that our investors and locators look for is the ease of doing business,” said Devanadera in her message of acceptance.
“In fact, that is the competitive edge of other countries over the Philippine economic zones. It is ARTA that spells the difference in making a decision for foreign investors—whether they will invest in the Philippines or in other parts of the world,” she added.
ARTA Secretary Ernesto Perez lauded the awardees for institutionalizing reforms and enhancing frontline services.
“With this milestone, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all participating agencies and offices that rose to the occasion and delivered with excellence,” enthused Perez.
“This brings some goodness, some bright light in the darkness that surrounds our nation today. Let us all celebrate tonight and recognize those who live up to the expectations,” he added.
Under Devanadera’s leadership, CDC has implemented digital platforms, streamlined permitting processes, and automated revenue monitoring systems to improve ease of doing business. These include online registration tools, centralized service hubs, and compliance tracking mechanisms designed to simplify transactions and enhance investor experience.
The ARTA RCS Awards recognize agencies that demonstrate integrity, innovation, and excellence in public service, values CDC continues to uphold in its operations within the Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone. CDC-PR
