Metro Clark-Center of Excellence-George Sorio

Metro Clark ICT
Philippines
Center of Excellence
Clark Freeport and
Special Economic Zone
Philippines
IT BPO Scorecard
Clark given a score 9.23 out of
10 in the Readiness
Scorecard– April 2007
•Ideal Location for ICT Locators
•Certified by DTI and CICT
•Rated by Clark Stakeholders.
Metro Clark ICT
Philippines
2009: Clark given a score 9.23
out of 10 in the ICT Readiness
2009: Metro Clark hosts 2nd
NICP Summit
2010: Metro Clark declared as
ICT Center of Excellence
2011: Metro Clark hosts Clark
ConEx 2011 international ICT
Summit
Clark Freeport Philippines
Talent
Graduates
Collectively, Metro Clark and its surrounding areas
produces around 35,000 graduates annually
Schools & Degree Programs
Number of Schools
Offering ICT Programs
Top Degree Programs
94
160 Colleges/Universities in the Region
BS Computer Engineering
BS Computer Science
BS Electrical & Communications Engineering
BS Information Technology
BS Medical Technology
BS Information Management
BS Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Clark Freeport Philippines
Infrastructure
Airport
Diosdado Macapagal International Airport
Annual Capacity: 2 Million Passengers
3.2 Km Parallel Runways suited for an Airbus 360
Roads
400 Kilometers of Grade A Road Network
Vast infrastructure left by the US Military in 1991
Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX)
Longest Expressway in the Country connecting Clark to Subic
North Luzon Expressway (NLEX)
Connects Clark to Manila via a 40 minute travel time by land
Utilities
Environmentally Sound Facilities for Power, Water,
Telecommunications, Sewerage and Waste Treatment
Clark Freeport Philippines
Cost
Lease Rates
Land:
Building:
of structure
Starts at US$ 0.20 per square meter per month depending on location
Starts at US$ 1.00 per square meter per month depending on condition
Regulatory Fees & Taxes
1. Exemption from all National & Local taxes. Instead, Preferential tax rate of 5% based
on Gross Income Earned less allowable deductions
2. Duty Free importation of capital equipment, raw materials and finished goods subject
to 70% minimum export requirement
3. Zero Value-Added Tax (VAT) on local purchases outside the Freeport
Median Pay
*Regional Minimum Wage
is PhP302/day or US$6.70/day
or US$175/month
Encoder/Transcriptionist
$ 248/month
Customer Service Rep.
$ 282/month
Team Leader /Technician
$ 328/month
Analyst/ Software Developer
$ 400/month
MIS/Systems Administrator
$ 413/month
Manager/ Department Head
$ 957/month
Clark Freeport Philippines
Cost
Utility Cost
Power:
US$ 0.09/kwh
Telecommunications:
International: US$ 00.36/min
Commercial: US$ 21.37/month
Residential: US$ 12.33/month
Water:
1st 0-10 cu. m.
Next 11-20 cu.m.
Next 21-30 cu.m.
US$ 04.74
US$ 00.48
US$ 00.54
Garbage Fees:
US$ 07.83/m3 x 32 m3 (1 Bin)
Clark Freeport Philippines
Business Environment
ICT Council
Metro Clark Information & Communications Technology Council
The (MCICTC) envisions CREATING STRATEGIC ALLIANCES to
enhance the global competitiveness of the local ICT/BPO/KPO
industry.
No. registered IT / IT-Enabled Locators: 48 in operation
Employment in Clark ICT Sector: 12,000 (Clark BPO direct-hire only)
Employment in ICT-Semicon sector: 14,000 (direct-hire only)
Real Estate Developers
•Clark Development Corporation/Clark International Airport Corporation
(Direct lease; Total of 4,400 hectares or 10,700 acres) 507 Projects signed to date
•Berthaphil, Inc.- over 40 hectare property (98 acres) 40 Locators
•PhilExcel Business Park – 43 hectares (106 acres) over 80 Locators
•Clark Premiere Industrial Park – 5 hectares (12.5 acres) 5 Locators
Plug and Play Structures from Berthaphil Business Park
Plug and Play Structures from Philexcel Business Park
Some of Clark’s Top Locators

Texas Instruments

Asian Development
Bank

Nanox Philippines, Inc.

Amertron, Inc.

L & K, Inc.

Yokohama Tire
Philippines

United Parcel Service

L & T International
Group Philippines
*As of Sept. 2011 Clark has a total
workforce of 63,320 employees
Some of Clark’s Top ICT Locators

IQOR (IRMC) 1,000 existing

Sutherland Global
Services 2,200 existing
employees to hire 400
employees to hire 1,000

Cyber City Teleservices

Stream Global
2,600 existing employees, to hire
500
900 existing employees, to hire
500

NCO Phils. Clark Inc.

STMPI Corp.

Wallem Innovative
Solutions
1,800 employees, 500 on the
second year
Clark Freeport Philippines
Combining Business & Leisure
ACCOMODATIONS:
Over 1,300 Hotel Rooms inside Clark alone with over
500 Luxury Vacation Villas
Dozens of hotels around Clark’s immediate perimeter
SPORTS & LEISURE:
Championship 36 Hole Golf Courses
Duathlon, Marathon & Motor Racing events
Water/Theme Parks & Man-made Lakes
Fishing, Kayaking, Volcano/Mountain Treks, EcoTours
TOURISM:
Clark Expo & Nayong Pilipino
International Concerts & Events (Miss Earth)
Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival (February)
Museums & Journeys to Historical / Cultural Sites
Oktoberfest, Culinary Festivals & Colorful Town Fiestas
Watersports, Hot Springs, Beaches of Subic & Zambales
Clark Freeport
Your ultimate gateway
to Business and
Leisure.
Visit Us: www.clark.com.ph