The Food Terminal Inc. (FTI), a government-owned and controlled corporation under the Department of Agriculture (DA), has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) for the development of a P3.6-billion Bagsakan ng Bayan Mega Food Hub (BBM Food Hub)—a large-scale agri-food complex aimed at boosting food security and farmer incomes.
The hub will integrate wholesale trading, food storage, processing, logistics, and agri-tourism facilities. It will also feature a Halal-certified zone and dedicated spaces for One Town, One Project (OTOP) enterprises that promote local livelihoods, innovation, and sustainable growth.
The MOA was signed by FTI President Joseph Lo and CIAC President Joseph Alcazar.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., who witnessed the signing ceremony, said the project follows successful models in neighboring countries, particularly Thailand, where food hubs have driven agricultural progress.
“This is one of several mega food hubs the DA will develop to ensure stable markets and long-term food security.”
“This is one of several mega food hubs the DA will develop to ensure stable markets and long-term food security,” Tiu Laurel said. “It supports the vision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of giving farmers and fisherfolk fair access to markets through strategically located food terminals.”
The complex will rise on a 46-hectare property in Clark, Pampanga, serving as the main trading center for Northern Luzon. FTI will begin developing a 10-hectare section early next year.
A second 40-hectare hub will be constructed in Bukidnon to service Mindanao while a third 30-hectare hub is planned in Quezon province for Southern Luzon and Bicol produce.
Lo said the project revives FTI’s original mission of linking farmers directly to consumers.
“The hub will encourage producers and entrepreneurs, ensure fair farm-gate prices, lower food costs, reduce post-harvest losses, create jobs, and stabilize supply.”
“The hub will encourage producers and entrepreneurs, ensure fair farm-gate prices, lower food costs, reduce post-harvest losses, create jobs, and stabilize supply,” he said.
FTI will lease the Clark property from CIAC for 25 years.
