The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has intensified its efforts to address mendicancy within Clark Freeport.
The state-owned firm said it conducts rescue operations in coordination with local government units and social welfare offices.
CDC's Public Safety Division (PSD), Corporate Social Responsibility and Placement Division (CSRPD) are leading the anti-mendicancy drive.
The LGUs of Angeles City, Mabalacat City, and Bamban, Tarlac assist the agency in the project aimed to reduce the presence of ambulant vendors, particularly minors, in the Freeport.
CDC Vice President for Security Services Lina Sarmiento stated that the first rescue operation was conducted by the Angeles City Social Welfare and Development Office on March 26, 2025.
A total of 80 mendicants, including minors and adult vendors, were rescued and subsequently turned over to their respective communities, Sarmiento added.
In two separate operations on April 2 and April 10, 2025, authorities rescued 104 minor vendors, who were also reintegrated into their communities.
The Bamban Social Welfare Office led the April 2 operation, while the local governments of Angeles City, Porac, and Mabalacat City carried out the April 10 operation.
CDC said it remains committed to ensure public welfare and maintain Clark Freeport as a safe and business-friendly environment.
The corporation added that it will continue working with local agencies to address mendicancy concerns.