The BOI has approved nearly ₱2 billion in new investments across Central Luzon, including a 24-hectare industrial park in Pampanga and over 1,700 housing units, reinforcing the region's position as a premier manufacturing and logistics powerhouse outside Metro Manila.
₱1.98 Billion in Approved Projects Strengthen the Region
The Department of Trade and Industry, through the Board of Investments, has approved the registration of two mass housing development projects and a domestic industrial park in Central Luzon, with a total combined investment of ₱1.98 billion . Trade Secretary and BOI Chairman Cristina A. Roque emphasized that these projects address multiple development needs, including expanding access to affordable housing, creating employment opportunities, and supporting regional economic growth . Fortunetown Properties Corp. will develop a 24-hectare domestic industrial park in Mexico, Pampanga, providing serviced industrial land and facilities for manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing enterprises . Borland Development Corporation, meanwhile, will deliver over 1,700 economic housing units in Nueva Ecija, with both projects scheduled to commence commercial operations in June 2026.
Central Luzon's Growing Competitive Advantage
Colliers Philippines projects Central Luzon will receive 870 hectares of new industrial supply from 2025 to 2028, almost double the 470 hectares expected for CALABA during the same period . The region attracted ₱14.9 billion worth of approved foreign investments in the first quarter of 2025, representing more than half of total pledges nationwide . Major infrastructure developments are driving this growth, including the modernization of Clark International Airport, construction of the New Manila International Airport, NLEX-SLEX Connector highway, and the Manila-Clark Railway . These connectivity improvements, combined with skilled manpower and competitive wages, make Central Luzon a viable alternative to established industrial corridors.
A Hub for High-Value Manufacturing
The region continues to attract major locators from manufacturing sectors producing electric vehicle batteries, semiconductors, tires, pharmaceutical products, and food and beverages . PLG Prime Global Company is resuming operations in Bataan's Hermosa Ecozone, while Hollywood firm Birns & Sawyer is investing up to $17 million for a soundstage facility in New Clark City . The industrial park in Mexico is projected to generate employment during construction and operations, stimulating broader economic activity through multiplier effects on local demand . These developments align with the Luzon Economic Corridor initiative and demonstrate how targeted investments can build stronger communities and foster inclusive growth across regions.
