Central Luzon is gaining momentum as the country’s next major manufacturing hub, with industrial investors increasingly drawn to locations backed by reliable power infrastructure and integrated utilities.
Leading the expansion is Aboitiz Economic Estates through its 384-hectare TARI Estate in Tarlac, where a dedicated power facility is being positioned to support the region’s growing industrial demand.
A key component of the development is Tarlac Enerzone, a dedicated substation designed to provide stable, industrial-grade electricity for locator operations.
The facility, initially rated at 2 x 50 MegaVolt Amperes (MVA), is scheduled to become operational by the fourth quarter of 2026 and will serve as the estate’s primary power backbone for energy-intensive manufacturing activities.
The company said the substation was planned alongside the estate’s phased development to ensure power capacity expands in step with locator demand and production requirements.
Investor interest in the estate continues to build, with major manufacturers such as Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines and Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation already committing investments within the development. Cumulative take-up for the estate’s first phase has also reached 90 hectares.
Industrial locators typically prioritize energy reliability, logistics access, water availability, and long-term expansion capability before selecting sites for manufacturing operations.
TARI Estate aims to address these requirements through an integrated ecosystem involving AboitizPower, Aboitiz InfraCapital, and Aboitiz Construction.
The development expands the industrial estate model established by Aboitiz in South Luzon through LIMA Estate, bringing similar infrastructure-led manufacturing support into Central Luzon as supply chains and industrial investments continue to grow nationwide.
