By Marie Joy S. Carbungco
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) – The Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) is accelerating major infrastructure and development initiatives in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) agenda on infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare, and education.
“We have made significant breakthroughs in advancing projects aligned with the President’s SONA directives, as we continue to transform Clark into the country’s premier logistics hub,” CIAC President Jojit Alcazar said.
Among the flagship agricultural projects is the National Food Hub, which is designed to ensure food supply sustainability and boost the country’s aquaculture and farming sector.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. earlier confirmed that 47 hectares have been allocated for this, with a 12-hectare initial phase set for fast-tracking.
Said facility will centralize storage, processing, and distribution to make market access more efficient for farmers, traders, and buyers.
“This project supports the national government’s initiative to develop the Luzon Economic Corridor, positioning the Philippines as a regional hub for agribusiness and logistics in the Asia-Pacific,” the CIAC president said.
In healthcare, CIAC is partnering with the Philippine Parma Procurement Inc. (PPPI) to establish the Clark Pharma Hub, a pharmaceutical logistics and distribution center which will feature advanced air cargo handling and cold-chain capabilities to improve medicine delivery, especially in remote areas.
The hub will also support the Botika at Bakuna Para sa Mamamayan Program which will enhance nationwide access to medical supplies and vaccines.
On sports development, CIAC aims to build the Clark Sports Arena, a world-class indoor facility for both local and international competitions.
“Our goal is to take sports development to the grassroots, decentralize access to facilities, and foster regional growth in athletics,” Philippine Sports Commission Chairperson Patrick Gregorio noted.
In addition, the state-owned firm also has its urban renewal program, including the planned Dolores Riverpark and the Aviation Park, which integrates flood mitigation, rainwater harvesting, and wastewater treatment systems.
In education, CIAC is set to launch the Clark Aviation Campus which will offer industry-focused programs and modern training facilities near Clark International Airport in order to produce globally-competitive aviation professionals and strengthen the Philippine’s global position in the global aviation workforce.
Alcazar said CIAC is committed to answering to the President’s call for national progress by advancing projects ranging from agriculture, education, sports, and healthcare. (MJSC, PIA Region 3-Pampanga)
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