BAGUIO CITY —Clark Development Corp. president and CEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera said closer coordination between Clark and Baguio could support regional growth in business, tourism, and development, as she keynoted the recent induction of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)–Baguio–Benguet Chamber held at the Newtown Plaza Hotel here.
“Clark is the gateway to the Luzon Economic Corridor, while Baguio is the summit here in Northern Luzon,” she said, citing the two areas’ complementary strengths – Clark serving as a gateway for trade and connectivity, and Baguio as Northern Luzon’s cultural and tourism center – creating opportunities for regional valuechain linkages.
She highlighted noted Clark’s continued expansion as a key hub within the Luzon Economic Corridor, hosting 1,230 locators and supporting over 150,000 workers across manufacturing, information technology, aviation, services, and tourism. Clark generated ₱77 billion in investments last year, supported by ongoing developments, including four hotels currently under construction to strengthen its meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) ecosystem.
Devanadera added that continued coordination between the two growth centers could support partnerships in construction, food supply, and tourismrelated services, reinforcing regional integration and economic activity in Northern Luzon.
The CDC chief noted PCCI’s important role in linking regional and international business networks, citing a recent forum held during the state visit of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung that brought together Korean conglomerates Lotte Group and CJ Group with Filipino business leaders.
“You have a lot of connections, and it’s the way that PCCI has grown, through connections across different regions, yet remaining strongly connected as one business community,” she said. CDC-PR/Photos: Sheraline Morada
