More jobs opening up in Clark

MANILA, Philippines - Employment in Clark, Pampanga is expected to continue booming as firms map out expansion of their operations in the Freeport, the Clark Development Corp. (CDC) said.

CDC president Arthur Tugade said three companies which are on expansion mode are currently looking for qualified workers to fill-up vacant positions in their respective firms.

Among the firms that are currently looking for additional manpower for their expansions and new operations are Australian business process outsourcing firm Beepo Inc., catering services firm La Rose Noire Phils. Inc., and hotel operator Midori Hotel and Casino.

Midori will be the first five-star hotel to be established in Central Luzon and is expected to have a soft opening before the end of the year.

As of end June 2015, CDC said Clark has already employed 72,875 workers, nine percent higher or 6,892 more compared to the same period last year.

CDC added Clark is now enjoying its highest number of employment since its conversion from a military facility in 1993.

“The increase in workers is attributed by the investors on the sound investment climate inside Clark since President Aquino implemented its programs,” CDC said.

With the expansion and new operations of several firms, Tugade said CDC is hoping that the number of workers in Clark would breach the 100,000-mark before President Aquino steps down from Malacanang in June next year.

One of the biggest employment-generating firms in Clark is Japanese manufacturer of hairpieces and accessories Aderans Philippines Inc. (API).

API was established in 2003 in Clark and is now exporting about 6,000 wigs monthly to Japan, parts of Europe and North America.

CDC said API has an actual employment of 1,470, most of whom are residents in Clark contiguous areas.