MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday stated that the government is dedicated to constructing “world-class” infrastructure that will catalyze prosperity for both current and potential investors in the Philippines.
Marcos provided this assurance while overseeing the inspection of the Airport to New Clark City Access Road (ANAR) at the Sacobia Bridge within the Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone in Pampanga.
He highlighted that the ANAR project is just one component of a broader set of initiatives under the “Build Better More” program, which aims to enhance the global investment appeal of the Clark metropolis.
“Project such as this all convey one message to prospective investors: It conveys the message that we are committed to building world-class infrastructure that can host a business in a high-growth area,” Marcos said.
“The government is ready to provide adequate infrastructure and facilities to ensure the growth of their future investment,” he added.
Marcos instructed the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) to oversee the completion of the remaining tasks for the 20-kilometer ANAR Project.
Highlighting BCDA’s past performance, Marcos voiced assurance in the agency’s adherence to pertinent procurement protocols, laws, and regulations.
“The BCDA has a major role to play in the Bagong Pilipinas (New Philippines) vision that all Filipinos are working hard to achieve,” he said.
“Your contribution to Bagong Pilipinas goes beyond your physical inventory of projects delivered, planned, and being built. The BCDA’s contribution to the Bagong Pilipinas would also include a culture of excellence, of innovation, of foresight, and of industry.”
The 20-kilometer ANAR Project, valued at PHP8.42 billion, serves as a dedicated access road aimed at enhancing connectivity across Luzon, revolutionizing travel and trade between Central and Northern Luzon, Metro Manila, and Clark International Airport.
This project encompasses a 900-meter bridge spanning the Sacobia River in Bamban, Tarlac, demonstrating both engineering expertise and environmental consciousness.
Its primary objective is to alleviate traffic congestion and stimulate economic development by enhancing travel efficiency across Luzon, linking major urban centers and transportation hubs. Ultimately, it aims to reduce travel time from New Clark City to Clark from one hour to just 20 minutes, thus catalyzing progress in surrounding areas.
Marcos emphasized that unlocking Clark’s full potential is an ongoing endeavor critical to the success of his administration’s Build Better More Program. He further noted the government’s aspiration to position Clark as an alternative growth area, given its capacity to accommodate diverse economic activities and its strategic location in the heartland of an agricultural powerhouse.
“In short, the Clark metropolis has what it takes to be a mecca for tourists, a magnet of investments, and a market of goods and services. We must leverage these attributes into higher visitor traffic, attracting more investments that generate better jobs and spur economic activity,” Marcos said.
The execution of infrastructure initiatives under the Build Better More program aligns with the Marcos administration’s Philippine Development Plan 2023-2027.
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