CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, PAMPANGA - The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) met with Philippine Consul General Romulo Victor M. Israel Jr. in Hong Kong on September 9, 2026, to pitch Clark Freeport as a premier investment destination for international businesses. The courtesy visit took place during the Belt and Road Summit 2026, a major event that gathered approximately 6,000 attendees and featured a strategic push into Central Asian markets alongside traditional focuses on ASEAN and the Middle East . CDC used the platform to highlight streamlined investor processes, the success of current Hong Kong locators, and new business expansion opportunities in the Freeport.
A Strategic Pitch at a Major Global Event
The meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the two-day Belt and Road Summit, allowed CDC to position Clark as a key investment anchor within the Luzon Economic Corridor . Clark has been strengthening its role as a major investment, employment, and tourism hub, with 1,285 locator companies employing 151,593 workers and actual investments reaching ₱372 billion as of December 2025 . The CDC delegation, which included Erwin Pattaui, Joseph Robert Franco, and Atty. Christian Edison Jao, also presented a product showcase featuring Clark-made goods, including handcrafted leather items from All Fashion Gloves, Inc. and products from Deco Central, demonstrating the Freeport's diverse manufacturing capabilities.
Showcasing Clark's Manufacturing and Craftsmanship
All Fashion Gloves, Inc., founded in 1997 in the Clark Freeport Zone, is known for its high-quality craftsmanship, producing luxury gloves for renowned designers and employing over 100 workers, including persons with disabilities . Deco Central, meanwhile, serves as the region's premiere lifestyle hub, bringing together 26 of the country's most respected furniture and design houses . By showcasing these products, CDC demonstrated Clark's capacity to host world-class manufacturing and design enterprises, reinforcing its appeal to potential investors from Hong Kong and beyond.
