Region 3: Central Luzon

Location and boundaries
  • Central Luzon, one of the most dynamic and aggressive regions in the Philippines, is located at the cross roads of Asia Pacific. It serves as the gateway for European and American enterprises wanting to penetrate Asia
  • Central Luzon is composed of seven provinces (Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales), 6 cities and 116 municipalities.
  • Travel time by land from Metro Manila to Central Luzon:

     

    Clark Special Economic Zone 1 hr 44 mins
    Subic Bay Freeport Zone 2 hrs 5 mins
    Bataan Economic Zone 2 hrs 51 mins
    Luisita Industrial Park 2 hrs 5 mins
    San Fernando, Pampanga 1 hr 6 mins
    Malolos, Bulacan 42 mins

     

Infrastructure and facilities

  • 3 international airports: Clark, Subic Bay and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)

Provincial Profiles