TARLAC — Aboitiz Economic Estates is putting the first 200 hectares of its TARI Estate into operation by the end of June 2026, marking a major push into Central Luzon’s industrial real estate market. The milestone signals the estate’s readiness to host manufacturing giants and propel regional job creation.
A New Industrial Anchor in Central Luzon
The 384‑hectare development in Tarlac City sits just 35 minutes from Clark International Airport. Its strategic location along the Luisita Access Road connects locators to SCTEX, TPLEX, and CLLEX, ensuring smooth movement of goods across Luzon. This connectivity positions the estate as a viable alternative to congested southern corridors.
President and CEO Rafael Fernandez de Mesa emphasized that TARI Estate reflects a disciplined approach to building fully integrated industrial platforms. The estate offers scalable spaces, reliable utilities, and coordinated planning that manufacturers need for long‑term stability. Phase 1’s 90‑hectare perimeter fence and the South Access Road are also finishing in the second quarter.
Pharma Hub and Global Locators Anchor Early Phase
Just days after the initial launch announcement, TARI Estate secured a landmark deal to create a dedicated pharmaceutical eco zone. State‑owned Philippine Pharma Procurement Inc. signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Yuchengco‑led House of Investments on June 16. The hub will focus on medical manufacturing, vaccine production, and pharmaceutical research.
Phase 1 has also drawn commitments from global food and beverage leaders. Coca‑Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines is planning a 42‑hectare manufacturing facility inside the estate, while Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation has signed on as another primary anchor locator. These early commitments validate the estate’s value proposition for large‑scale production.
Power and Infrastructure Ready
To support heavy manufacturing, Aboitiz is building the Tarlac Enerzone substation directly within the estate. The facility will launch with an initial capacity of 100 MegaVolt Amperes, with electric posts already being erected. The power grid is scheduled for full operation by the fourth quarter of 2026.
In the third quarter, a PEZA‑BOC Complex will commence operations on‑site, allowing locators to process import and export clearances without leaving the estate. This integrated customs support drastically reduces bureaucratic delays. Combined with the upcoming South Access Road, the estate will offer a frictionless logistics environment.
Catalyzing Jobs and Regional Growth
Once fully built out, TARI Estate is projected to generate over 60,000 jobs across manufacturing, logistics, and support services. The master plan integrates commercial lots, retail centers, office buildings, residential communities, dormitories, and a future transport terminal. This mixed‑use approach ensures that workers can live, shop, and access services within the estate.
The development strengthens Aboitiz’s portfolio of industrial townships, which includes LIMA Estate in Batangas and estates in Cebu. By bringing coordinated infrastructure to Central Luzon, TARI Estate helps decongest Metro Manila and spreads economic opportunity northward. For investors, the estate offers early‑entry advantages as the region’s industrial landscape matures.
