Semiconductor manufacturer Inari Amertron Inc. (Amertron) is expanding its Clark operations, adding about 600 jobs and increasing production capacity by around 30 percent as the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom fuels demand for advanced chips and electronics.
The investment is expected to lift annual revenue while further cementing Clark’s position as one of the Philippines’ fastest-growing semiconductor manufacturing hubs.
The expansion plans were discussed during a July 16 meeting involving officials from the Clark Development Corporation (CDC), the Malaysian Embassy in Manila, the Department of Trade and Industry-Board of Investments (DTI-BOI), and executives of Inari Amertron Berhad led by Group Chief Executive Officer Lau Kean Cheong and Group Chief Financial Officer Chong Poh Leng. Talks covered expansion, talent development, supply-chain resilience, workforce readiness, and opportunities linked to the Luzon Economic Corridor.
Amertron recently completed the expansion of its CK2.1 facility to meet rising demand for photonics, power modules, AI applications, and data center infrastructure. It is also studying a new CK3 facility in Clark to support the next wave of growth.
Amertron has operated in Clark since 1988. It employs about 1,800 workers and has shipped more than 150 billion integrated circuits worldwide, making it one of the country’s longest-established semiconductor exporters.
CDC President and Chief Executive Officer Agnes VST Devanadera said keeping existing investors growing is just as important as attracting new ones, citing efficient government services, predictable policies, and a stable investment climate.
Malaysian Ambassador Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino reaffirmed support for Malaysian investments in Clark, while Lau emphasized the company’s long-term commitment.
“We have been here for 38 years. Together we grow in Clark,” he said.
The expansion underscores how AI is reshaping global semiconductor investment, with Clark increasingly attracting manufacturers seeking capacity, skilled talent, and supply-chain resilience in Southeast Asia.
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