APGC

PROFILE OF TARLAC CITY
TARLAC CITY: Landlocked Tarlac is at the heart of the Central Luzon Plains and is the melting pot of the different peoples that have come to settle its plains. The province of Pangasinan borders it to the north, Nueva Ecija lies to the east and Zambales to the west while Pampanga completes the circle by closing its southern flank. The Zambales Range runs along its western section, and the rest of the province consist mainly of fertile flatlands. It shares the same climate as the rest of Central Luzon: a distinct dry season from November to April and wet for the rest of the year. Tarlac is the heart of Central Luzon. A variety of factors have drawn cultures, peoples and industries to this plains province and have placed it in a vibrant position to participate in the region’s economic growth. Tarlac is blessed with expansive agricultural lands, producing a variety of agricultural products like rice, sugar, corn and tobacco for local and export markets. In the mountains to the west of the province lie large mineral reserves of manganese, iron, clay, gravel and sand. Close to a million people call the province home and about 365,000 belong to the labor force. Tarlaqueños are highly-educated and easily adaptable to the needs of industry and this provides adequate manpower for industry’s needs.Located only 89 kilometers north of the National Capital Region, Tarlac is linked by a fine network of roads to the country’s main road artery, the North Luzon Expressway. The province is less than two hours drive away from the airport and seaport of Subic Bay, and practically next door to the international airport at the Clark Special Economic Zone. The country’s major telecommunications providers serve the province while power and water are readily available.Although agriculture remains the province’s primary economic activity, the province is rapidly building its industrial sector. The basic strategy of Tarlac’s economic development is to take advantage of its proximity to the growth centers to catapult the province into an agro-industrial growth area. Tarlac is focusing its efforts to attract new businesses and industry into special economic zones such as the Luisita Industrial Park. Aside from the investment packages being offered by the national government, the province has also designed a special program to assist investors involved in electronics and technology related industries. Luisita Industrial Park, together with the Clark Special Economic Zone, is envisioned to form a vital core under the country’s Electronics and Allied Industries Masterplan.Outside the industrial estates, investments in trade, and micro-economic activities such as food processing, handicrafts, furniture, gifts, and toys manufacture continue to be attractive. Since the province is centrally located and easily accessible from several key industrial and commercial areas, such as Manila, Subic, Dagupan and Baguio, it is an appealing location for these endeavors.
APGC PROJECTS IN TARLAC CITY
	LAS HACIENDAS DE LUISITA: is a 121-hec-tare subdivision community of five (5) exclusive villages surrounding the Luisita Golf & Country Club. Just 30 minutes away from Clarkfield and 2 hours from Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Manila, Poro Point and Baguio City. It can be reached via the new improved North Luzon Expressway. Another added service is the 24-hour security force for residents.
	Monte Verde Tarlac: Tarlac-Camiling Highway, San Juan de Mata, Tarlac City. A 50-hectare masterplanned community of three exclusive villages (the Sierra Madre, the Cordillera, and the Caraballo) with complete facilities that is so secured and full of privacy yet proximate to the national highway, government center, educational center, the public market and business area of Tarlac City.