TARLAC CITY — Over a year since its launch, TARI Estate is steadily bringing its vision of progress to life, with major milestones and global investments taking shape on the ground—reflecting Aboitiz Economic Estates’ commitment to turning plans into tangible results.
Launched in May 2024, the 384-hectare estate in Central Luzon has achieved 90% completion of Phase 1 site development, with build-ready lots now available for incoming locators. In just over a year, TARI Estate has attracted multiple locators occupying more than 60 hectares, led by two global manufacturing giants—Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP) and Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC).
Global Brands Anchor Tarlac’s Industrial Rise
CCEAP—the official bottling partner and distributor of Coca-Cola products in the Philippines, is building a state-of-the-art 42-hectare manufacturing facility at TARI Estate—its largest plant in the country and one of the biggest manufacturing investments globally under the Coca-Cola system.
The project underscores Coca-Cola’s confidence in Tarlac as a manufacturing and logistics hub, with the plant expected to create hundreds of jobs and strengthen local supply chains across Central Luzon.
“Coca-Cola’s decision to establish one of its largest manufacturing plants here underscores both the strategic importance of Tarlac and the strength of our vision for this region,” said Monica Lorenzana Trajano, Vice President and Head of Commercial Strategy of Aboitiz Economic Estates. “As a foundational anchor, Coca-Cola sets the stage for complementary industries to grow, deepens supply chains, and creates thousands of jobs—stimulating economic activity well beyond the estate.”
Following Coca-Cola’s lead, Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation is also building a ₱9.1-billion, 16-hectare factory—its largest in the Philippines to date—within TARI Estate. The facility will produce flagship products such as AJI-GINISA®, Crispy Fry®, and Sarsaya®, with construction scheduled to begin in May 2026 and operations set to start by April 2028.
Ajinomoto’s new factory will integrate automation, digital transformation, and sustainable production to improve productivity, logistics, and environmental efficiency. It also aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, reflecting the company’s commitment to “Eat Well, Live Well” through innovation and shared value creation.
Proof Over Promise: Delivering Real Progress
“The transformation unfolding in Tarlac today is proof that we deliver on our commitments—real progress you can see on the ground,” Trajano added. “With TARI Estate, we are building more than an industrial park; we are shaping an integrated ecosystem designed for sustainable industry and inclusive growth.”
Located at the intersection of TPLEX, CLLEX, and SCTEX, TARI Estate offers unmatched connectivity across Luzon—linking Metro Manila, Subic, and Clark with major northern provinces. Backed by the Aboitiz Group’s ecosystem of solutions—covering power, water, construction, telecommunications, and banking—the estate ensures businesses have reliable infrastructure and end-to-end support from day one.
As the newest addition to the Aboitiz Economic Estates portfolio, TARI Estate complements the success of LIMA Estate in Batangas, and West Cebu Estate and MEZ2 Estate in Cebu. Together, they represent Aboitiz Economic Estates’ next-generation economic centers—smart, sustainable, and future-ready developments that empower industries, create jobs, and drive national progress.
With global brands breaking ground and infrastructure advancing at pace, TARI Estate stands as Central Luzon’s next industrial frontier—poised to generate over 60,000 jobs and redefine inclusive industrial development in the Philippines.
