SGV Clark celebrated its Fifth Anniversary by hosting a One Clark briefing and the launch of the 2024 Edition of the Doing Business in Clark publication. The briefing and launch took place at SGV Clark on 19 August 2024 and was attended by 120 participants. Aside from commemorating the office’s fifth anniversary, the event aimed to provide insights into business opportunities within Clark.
Attendees showcase the 2024 Edition of the Doing Business in Clark publication
SGV Chairman and Country Managing Partner Wilson P. Tan opened the event, followed by SGV Clark Partner-In-Charge and Head Atty. Margaux Advincula, who introduced the speakers.
SGV Chairman and Country Managing Partner Wilson P. Tan delivers his opening remarks
SGV Clark Partner-In-Charge and Head Atty. Margaux Advincula introduces the speakers
The speakers included Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) Chairman and Retired Major General Delfin N. Lorenzana, BCDA Vice President for Investments Promotion and Marketing Erwin Kenneth Peralta, Clark Development Corporation (CDC) President and CEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera, and Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) Vice President for Finance and Administration Nancy Paglinawan.
The speakers discussed their respective organizations' plans for Clark in 2024 and beyond, highlighting the area's potential for business and investment.
Other key attendees included US Embassy Senior Commercial Counselor Paul Taylor, Economic Counselor Tom Pohlman, Commercial Specialist Easter Villanueva, IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IT-BPAP) President Jack Madrid, Subic-Clark Alliance for Development Council (SCAD) Executive Director Atty. Carminda Z. Fabros, the Clark Investors and Locators Association (CILA) Board of Directors, CILA President Dr. Francisco Villanueva Jr., and Malaysia Embassy Assistant Trade Commissioner Adhwa Azmil.
SGV Vice Chair, Deputy Managing Partner and Assurance Leader Maria Vivian C. Ruiz delivers her closing remarks
The event concluded with closing remarks from SGV Vice Chair, Deputy Managing Partner and Assurance Leader Maria Vivian C. Ruiz and a series of video greetings from government officials and business community leaders on SGV Clark's fifth anniversary.