As Central Luzon builds its industrial capacity, TARI Estate adds a new integrated platform for the next phase of manufacturing growth along the Luzon Economic Corridor.
Tarlac City — As manufacturers across Luzon plan for long-term capacity, operational certainty, and access to connected production networks, Aboitiz Economic Estates is strengthening Central Luzon’s role in the country’s industrial growth through TARI Estate, its 384-hectare industrial estate in Tarlac City.
Positioned within the Luzon Economic Corridor, TARI Estate adds new industrial capacity in a region increasingly valued for its land availability, workforce access, domestic market reach, and connectivity to major transport gateways.
Serving as one of the country’s key manufacturing environments, production facilities across the Luzon Economic Corridor benefit from access to major consumer markets, industrial suppliers, educational institutions, transportation infrastructure, and a growing labor force.
LIMA Estate, a 1,100-hectare integrated industrial ecosystem anchored by more than 200 local and international manufacturers and supporting 75,000 jobs, provides a working example of how integrated industrial development supports sustained manufacturing growth and long-term employment creation in the Philippines.
Building on a Proven Industrial Development Model
While Southern Luzon continues to play a central role in Philippine manufacturing, Aboitiz Economic Estates’ expansion into Central Luzon is the logical next step, building upon decades of experience in industrial estate development. Its flagship development, LIMA Estate in Batangas, has evolved from a 384-hectare industrial park into a 1,100-hectare integrated development supporting manufacturing, commerce, residential communities, education, hospitality, and essential services. Today, the estate hosts more than 200 multinational and export-oriented locators and supports around 75,000 jobs.
Its development demonstrates how manufacturing ecosystems can benefit from the integration of industrial facilities, workforce development, residential communities, commercial districts, and support services within a single operating environment.
Partnerships with Edustria High School and the Batangas State University LIMA Campus contribute to workforce development, while commercial and residential components support accessibility and quality of life for employees working within the estate.
Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines’ planned 42-hectare facility in TARI Estate signals strong long-term manufacturing confidence, with Tarlac Enerzone positioned as the embedded power backbone to ensure energy infrastructure is ready in step with future build-out. This forward-aligned setup supports seamless transition from construction to operations, enabling scalable and reliable industrial growth.
Expanding National Manufacturing Capacity in Central Luzon
TARI Estate extends Aboitiz Economic Estates’ industrial development model into Central Luzon, adding manufacturing capacity within one of the country’s emerging growth corridors. Located in Tarlac, it sits within an established industrial base anchored by Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines, expected to be operational by Q3 2027, and Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation, expected to commence operations by April 2028.
This sustained clustering of activity reflects continued manufacturing demand in Central Luzon and reinforces its role in national production networks. With 90 hectares of TARI Estate fully taken up and developed, market response reflects strong early demand for scalable industrial ecosystems. The project is now moving into the full operationalisation of its first 200 hectares, supported by integrated infrastructure and utilities through Aboitiz solutions to enable faster deployment and expansion, with full build-out expected to generate approximately 60,000 jobs.
Its infrastructure further reinforces its positioning, with direct access to NLEX, SCTEX, and TPLEX, and proximity to Clark International Airport and key seaports, enabling efficient movement across domestic and global supply chains. Together with LIMA Estate’s strategic role in Southern Luzon, TARI Estate anchors Aboitiz Economic Estates’ presence across Luzon, linking production capacity, labor, and logistics within a connected industrial network.
Supporting Long-Term Industrial Competitiveness
Manufacturing competitiveness increasingly depends on the quality of the broader operating environment surrounding production facilities.
Through the wider Aboitiz ecosystem, locators within Aboitiz Economic Estates gain access to integrated power, water, estate management systems, financial services, workforce development initiatives, and sustainability programs that support business operations throughout different stages of growth.
“Central Luzon is becoming an increasingly important part of the country’s manufacturing base, and TARI Estate reflects our commitment to strengthening the Philippines’ industrial capacity for the next wave of manufacturing investments,” shared Rafael Fernandez de Mesa, President and CEO of Aboitiz Economic Estates and Aboitiz Land. “Together with LIMA Estate in Southern Luzon, TARI Estate strengthens a broader network of industrial platforms supporting production, trade, and long-term employment across the Luzon Economic Corridor.”
These capabilities help create environments where manufacturers can focus on production, expansion, and long-term investment planning.
TARI Estate’s South Access Road will serve as a key logistics corridor supporting construction activity, locator access, and operational mobility across the estate. The road forms part of the broader infrastructure network being developed to support long-term manufacturing operations in Central Luzon.
Positioning Luzon for the Next Wave of Industrial Investment
Manufacturers evaluating future investments continue to prioritize operational certainty, scalability, workforce access, and infrastructure readiness when selecting locations for expansion.
The Philippines remains well-positioned to attract manufacturing activity through its young workforce, growing domestic market, and expanding industrial base. Central Luzon is increasingly aligned with these requirements, supported by industrial capability, strategic location, and available development capacity.
As manufacturing activity continues to expand across the Luzon Economic Corridor, TARI Estate contributes new capacity within a production landscape that spans multiple industrial centers across the island. Together with LIMA Estate in Batangas, the development reflects Aboitiz Economic Estates’ role in supporting the continued growth of Philippine manufacturing through strategically located industrial platforms designed for long-term investment and employment generation.