This will truly change the tourism landscape in Casiguran. The area is already known for its natural beauty.
— APECO president and chief executive Gil Taway IV
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO), together with its private partners, has begun construction on a P185-million tourism and ice plant project within the Casiguran ecozone.
APECO president and chief executive Gil Taway IV and Central Sierra Hotel Resorts Inc. (CSHRI) and TGV Development Corp. (TGVDC) president and chief executive Rene Tayag led the groundbreaking ceremony on April 30, 2025 in Parcel 1 of the 12,743-hectare zone.
CSHRI is developing a P145-million beachfront resort on a 1.5-hectare lot, featuring 70 rooms, including standard, deluxe, and eight to 10 private pool villas, with completion targeted within 12 months.
“This will truly change the tourism landscape in Casiguran. The area is already known for its natural beauty. This development will draw more visitors looking for high-quality accommodations,” Taway said.
TGVDC also broke ground on a P40-million ice and food processing facility, which will produce 20 tons of tube ice and process 1 ton of marine products daily, sourcing directly from local fisherfolk.
Tayag said the company plans to further develop the half-hectare property to include commercial spaces and a gas station.
He said funding support from the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), Philippine Guarantee Corp., and Pampanga Development Bank is underway.
