CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, PAMPANGA — Clark isn't waiting for investment to come to it. It's going out and making it happen. Clark International Airport Corporation officials recently visited MOOG Controls Corporation in Baguio City to explore potential manufacturing expansion and investment opportunities in the Clark Aviation Capital — a move that could bring a global aerospace leader to Pampanga. And it's a sign of just how serious Clark is about becoming a premier aviation hub.
The Delegation That Made the Trip and The Pitch
The CIAC team was led by Director and Business Development Committee Chairman Rommel Ma. S. Santiago, Chief Business Development Officer Melissa Feliciano, and the New Business Ventures Unit, who toured MOOG's manufacturing plant under the guidance of General Manager Laarnie Lomibao, with support from PEZA Director General Theo Panga and Baguio City Administrator Jane Sanchez . It was a collaborative effort that brought together national agencies, local government, and the private sector in pursuit of a shared goal. During the visit, CIAC showcased strategic leasable properties within the Clark Aviation Capital as potential sites for MOOG's future aerospace and industrial manufacturing expansion, presenting a carefully prepared pitch that highlighted Clark's strategic location within a growing aviation ecosystem, infrastructure designed to support aerospace and industrial operations, leasable properties ready for development, and government support from CIAC, PEZA, and local stakeholders. It wasn't just a tour—it was a strategic move to position Clark as the ideal destination for one of the world's leading aerospace manufacturers.
Why This Matters for Pampanga
MOOG Controls Corporation is a global name in aerospace and industrial manufacturing, and if it expands to Clark, it would be more than just another locator—it would be a statement that Clark is ready for the world's best. For Pampanga, the potential impact is significant, including more jobs for local residents especially in skilled manufacturing and engineering, technology transfer and skills development for the workforce, a stronger supply chain for the growing aviation sector, and greater international visibility for Clark as an investment destination. Clark has been steadily building its reputation as an aviation and logistics hub, from the MRO sector to airport infrastructure, and the pieces are coming together. What's happening now is the next step: attracting the companies that will make the ecosystem complete. CIAC's proactive approach—going to Baguio to make the case for Clark—shows that the corporation isn't just waiting for opportunities. It's creating them. Clark is building its future—one partnership at a time.
