Three new infrastructure projects have recently been completed by the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) namely the Super Health Center (SHC), a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), and the Central Water Reservoir System Phase 1 (CWRS). This marks a significant milestone for APECO as it continues to prepare the economic zone for industry development that supports the national development directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on national security, food security, and energy security.
Critical to the continued growth of APECO was the establishment of the Super Health Center which is expected to benefit both the local community as well as the locators and investors coming into the economic zone. Purposefully positioned in Casiguran, the SHC will provide comprehensive healthcare not only to the local vicinity but also to nearby municipalities and neighboring regions. With its completion, reliable healthcare services will add another layer of security and convenience for potential investors looking to establish business operations in the area, not to mention shall also service their customers and clients. The SHC was identified to be an important infrastructure that will enable the economic zone’s capabilities in expanding its tourism portfolio in new directions such as developing retirement homes for the elderly and pursuing hospitality ventures, building sports facilities and hosting sporting events like triathlons and meets, and accommodating large-scale conferences, exhibitions, and meetings for local and foreign businesses.
Sustainability is at the heart of APECO’s development strategy and the MRF is designed to optimize recycling efforts and promote environmental stewardship within the economic zone. The facility will improve waste segregation, recycling valuable materials, and responsible disposal practices. By implementing better waste management solutions, APECO is taking proactive steps in reducing the environmental impacts of its businesses, effectively highlighting APECO’s commitment to sustainable development and positioning it as a competitive and eco-friendly investment hub.
In its first year, the current APECO administration uncovered a staggering P800 million worth of abandoned infrastructure projects left behind by the previous management. Under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., APECO shifted its focus towards a new strategic direction, successfully completing P115 million worth of infrastructure projects in 2024. Since then, APECO has been aggressively prioritizing projects and programs that will help develop the economic zone into a competitive and sustainable hub, offering unparalleled opportunities in trade, production, and investment.
The inauguration of the CWRS, valued at P60 million, marks yet another significant milestone in APECO’s ongoing efforts to recover lost investments and drive meaningful progress for the economic zone. With the completion of the CWRS, APECO is taking a major step toward ensuring a stable, clean, and sufficient water supply towards supporting the operations of water-intensive industries such as production and manufacturing.
In its continued push to catalyze sustainable development in Aurora, APECO is taking proactive steps in building vital infrastructures that will enable and support the development of locators and investors. Soon, APECO shall become a premier foreign investment market for the Philippines and for Aurora.
