SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA - The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has intensified its consumer protection and food safety campaign by hosting the 80th KamOSHtahan orientation on August 26, 2026, at the Clark Events and Conference Hall . Led by CDC President and CEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera, the initiative gathered 63 participants representing 29 locator companies—including hotels, convenience stores, retail shops, and duty-free operations . Organized through the CDC Health and Sanitation Division (HSD) under Manager Dr. Maria Clemencita Dobles, the seminar brought together key national regulatory bodies to guide businesses on critical compliance standards.
Regulatory Experts Share Critical Compliance Standards
The seminar featured resource speakers from key national regulatory bodies who guided businesses on essential compliance topics. Jose Antonio Toledo from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region III handled consumer protection and product regulations . Carl Angelo DV Taca of the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) discussed meat inspection and hygienic handling standards . Packaging, labeling, and licensing requirements were facilitated by Imee Patriarca and Ronald Tiglao from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), who also covered online regulatory processes . These sessions ensured that businesses across Clark's diverse industries are equipped with the latest compliance knowledge to operate safely and responsibly.
A Collaborative Push for a Safer Clark Freeport
The orientation concluded with an open forum led by CDC Sanitation Inspector Raymond Cordero, allowing businesses to clarify specific requirements for their Authority to Operate . This collaborative effort aims to build a safer, highly competitive economic ecosystem across the Clark Freeport Zone, reinforcing Clark's role as a key investment anchor in the Luzon Economic Corridor . The CDC continues to partner with national agencies to ensure that businesses in the Freeport meet the highest standards of consumer protection and food safety, benefiting both locators and the wider community.
