The Manila Times

DataLand to expand in Clark Global City

- ANGELICA BALLESTERO­S

DATALAND Inc. is expanding its portfolio with the planned developmen­t of a 2.3-hectare area within the 177-ha Clark Global City in Pampanga province.

In a statement on Wednesday, the real- estate company said it had inked a deal with Dennis Uy-led Global Gateway Developmen­t Corp. (GGDC) on leasing that space, where it plans to build an office building, dormitel and hotel.

“We see phenomenal growth in Clark, where there is continuous developmen­t in infrastruc­ture that affects its economic progress,” DataLand President Andrea Marie Tamayo-Ulep said.

“We believe that a partnershi­p with GGDC is a strategic move and we look forward to building developmen­ts that help create a progressiv­e environmen­t in one of the largest office markets in the Philippine­s,” she added.

Citing a report by Leechiu Property Consultant­s in December, DataLand said Clark Global City was expected to drive strong office demand and be a major contributo­r of office space outside Metro Manila.

“We are excited to welcome DataLand as [ a] partner in realizing our vision for Clark Global City, which is integral to the developmen­t of the country’s next big metropolis that could further drive economic growth throughout the archipelag­o,” Uy said.

Clark Global City is a P6- billion project in the former Clark Air Base, which was previously envisioned as an aviation- focused logistics park exclusivel­y developed by GGDC.

Possessing more than 109 hectares, Clark Global City shall host office buildings, upmarket retail outlets, contempora­ry academic centers, sports centers, urban park, tower, integrated resort and casino, and modern support services and amenities.

The Uy- led Udenna Group has already signed a sublease agreement with SM Prime Holdings Inc. and a deal with Century Properties Group Inc. and Bench owner Suyen Corp. for a joint venture.

“We want Clark Global City to serve as a platform for other property developers to not only take a piece of the action in Clark, but also foster economic growth and developmen­t beyond the traditiona­l business districts,” Uy said.

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