CLARK FREEPORT — Clark is intensifying its bid to attract more semiconductor investments in support of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s agenda for high-value industries and global supply chain integration.
During the SEIPI Second General Membership Meeting on May 15, 2025, Clark Development Corporation (CDC) President and CEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera emphasized Clark’s strategic role in boosting the country’s semiconductor sector. She highlighted the area’s robust infrastructure, skilled workforce, and policy support as key enablers.
“Clark is strategically positioned to accommodate more semiconductor investors, with advanced infrastructure, a growing talent pool, and strong government backing,” she said.
Devanadera also noted active promotion efforts across Asia, underscoring the Philippines’ growing competitiveness. “We believe this is a golden age for Philippine business, particularly the semiconductor industry,” she added.
She pointed to workforce development initiatives with TESDA and DOLE, which will be further enhanced by the Asian Development Bank-funded innovation center set to rise in Clark.
“Semicon is one of the major industries that this innovation center will address in terms of skilling the workers that you will have,” Devanadera said.