CLARK FREEPORT — “Hindi dahil government hospital, e government hospital lang. Dito, pag sinabi mong Pampanga Provincial Government Hospital, ang sagot: ‘Wow!’ That is an indication that here, we are giving the best. The government is giving the best to our workers.”
Thus, enthused Clark Development Corp. president and CEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera at the opening of the Pampanga Provincial Hospital–Clark (PPH-Clark) on May 14 with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
Devanadera said the presence of a modern government hospital inside the freeport reflects the government’s commitment to providing quality services not only to residents of Pampanga but also to the thousands of employees working within the economic zone.
She described it as a major addition to healthcare services that strengthens both worker welfare and investor confidence in Clark, noting that with over 151,000 workers, making access to immediate and reliable healthcare is a critical part of maintaining productivity, safety, and overall workforce welfare.
The CDC chief said the establishment of PPH-Clark helps address long-standing concerns of employees who previously had to seek medical attention outside the freeport, often requiring additional travel time and expenses.
Devanadera also stressed that healthcare infrastructure is a key factor in sustaining investor confidence, as locators consider the availability of essential services such as hospitals when choosing and expanding operations in economic zones.
According to Devanadera, the hospital aligns with Clark’s broader development direction, where economic growth is matched with social services for workers and surrounding communities.
She likewise noted transport links to the hospital are already in place, with buses and jeepneys serving routes near the facility, while further improvements are expected with future transport system upgrades inside Clark.
“(Lalong mapapadali ang access] pag nagawa na yung ating trimodal transportation hub. Pero sa ngayon, nandoon ang bus stop, nandoon katabi lang ang mga jeepneys that go inside. Ang hihilingin lang natin sa mga lines of transportation ngayon, isama sa ruta [itong hospital],” the CDC chief said.
Once fully operational, PPH-Clark is expected to generate around 401 jobs, contributing to employment opportunities for Kapampangans while strengthening healthcare delivery in the province.
