Photo: The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) proudly inaugurates the APECO Super Health Center.
(27 February 2025 - Casiguran, Aurora) - A Super Health Center (SHC), a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), and the Central Water Supply and Reservoir System Phase 1 (CWSR) are the latest infrastructure projects to be inaugurated by the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) as it continues to prepare its 12, 743 hectares of managed land for industry development. Since embarking on a new strategic direction for the economic zone, the present APECO management continues to prioritize projects and programs that advance the revenue-generating potential of the area. The completion of these projects highlights APECO’s dedication to transforming the province of Aurora into a competitive and sustainable hub for trade, production, and investment.
One of the most anticipated developments in the region is the establishment of the APECO Super Health Center, a modern healthcare facility designed to cater to the medical needs of investors, locators, staff, and the local community. Towards the goal of diversifying APECO’s tourism products, the Super Health Center was identified as a critical infrastructure that is necessary to enable other areas of the tourism industry to come in such as Senior Tourism for retirement facilities, Sports Tourism for trainings, triathlons, and domestic and international sports meets, and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) Tourism for various forums and discussions that can contribute to the advancement of knowledge for the country.
“The inauguration of the APECO Super Health Center adds immense value not only to the economic zone but also to Aurora as a whole,” said Aurora Lone District Representative Congressman Rommel T. Angara, “it’s an example of how APECO is proactively addressing the needs of both locators and their employees, making the region an even more attractive place to invest and operate in. By providing accessible, reliable medical care, we are enhancing the well-being of our community and our workforce while also offering locators a key service that supports their operations and growth within the economic zone.”
APECO’s Material Recovery Facility marks a significant step toward improving waste management systems and strengthening APECO’s value proposition to existing and potential investors. The facility is designed to enhance recycling efforts, support sustainable business practices, and promote environmental responsibility within the economic zone. The facility’s sorting and processing systems will enable APECO to efficiently manage waste, reduce landfill dependency, and generate new economic opportunities by recycling valuable materials. This initiative aligns with APECO’s commitment to promoting sustainable development and ensuring that APECO remains a competitive and environmentally responsible business hub.
Director Rene G. Tayag, Member of the Board of Directors, highlighted the importance of the MRF in attracting more investments to the region, “the inauguration of the Material Recovery Facility demonstrates APECO’s foresight in making our economic zone an attractive destination for businesses. By investing in sustainable infrastructure, APECO is showing that we value both economic growth and environmental stewardship. This will undoubtedly enhance the zone’s appeal to investors looking for a responsible and forward-thinking place to do business.”
During the first year of the current APECO management, they reported an alarming P800M worth of abandoned and discontinued infrastructure projects left by the previous administration. Empowered by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., APECO was able to complete P115M worth of infrastructure projects last year. The inauguration of the Central Water Supply and Reservoir System Phase 1 adds another P60-M to the completed amount of projects. The CWSR is a strategic investment that ensures the continuous and reliable supply of water to meet the needs of investors and locators looking to invest in Aurora.
“Reliable water supply is a cornerstone of any thriving business environment, and the Central Water Supply and Reservoir System Phase 1 is a vital piece of infrastructure that will help ensure the smooth operation of our locators,” said Atty. Gil G. Taway IV, President and CEO of APECO, during the inauguration ceremony. “These new infrastructure projects, the SHC, the MRF, and the CWSR, not only supports the businesses within the zone but also enhances the overall appeal of APECO as an attractive investment destination. We are confident that these developments will further strengthen our value proposition for future investors and shall demonstrate our readiness for further investments and industrial growth.”
APECO is located in Casiguran, Aurora and was established through Republic Act 9490, as amended by Republic Act 10083. APECO is planned to be developed into and operated as a decentralized, self-reliant and self-sustaining industrial, commercial/trading, agro-industrial, tourist, banking, financial and investment center with suitable residential areas. APECO is a government-owned and controlled corporation whose purpose is to attract foreign investments, to generate jobs, and to improve social and economic conditions of the local community.
