Clark Air Base is a Jewel for the Philippines' Air Defense

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Explore the fascinating evolution of Clark Air Base, originally envisioned in 1903 by the United States Army Air Service, into a dynamic hub blending aerial dominance and economic resurgence. From its pivotal role in World War II and the Cold War to the catastrophic closure triggered by Mount Pinatubo's eruption in 1991, witness the resilience and transformation of Clark Air Base. Its post-closure revival as the Clark Freeport Zone, marked by a $64 million resort and economic revitalization, reflects the strategic balance of geopolitical forces. Now a driving force in Pampanga's development, boasting a 4,400-hectare free port, it hosts major businesses, contributing significantly to the region's economic progress. Clark's emergence as a globally competitive aviation hub, highlighted by the Clark Civil Aviation Complex, underscores its potential for logistic excellence in Southeast Asia. Additionally, delve into its strategic role in U.S. military operations, with permanent bases vital for regional deterrence. In 2023, witness an economic resurgence, with the Clark Freeport Zone attracting $5.5 billion in investments, fueled by gaming and tourism. As Clark ascends to Asia's next major casino hub and continues its infrastructure development, including the expansion of Clark International Airport, the future promises growth and prosperity. In conclusion, the journey of Clark Air Base encapsulates resilience, transformation, and economic revitalization, symbolizing progress in the Asia-Pacific region and shaping global engagements and regional stability. Like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth coverage of global economies and geopolitics. Watch complete video and do not forget to visit our channel for more interesting videos.
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0:00 Brief
1:16 Evolution of Clark Air Base: A Storied Past in the Pacific
3:21 Mount Pinatubo's Fury and Clark Air Base's Closure (1991)
5:11 Return and Revival: Clark Air Base's Transformation
7:14 Post-Closure Developments (1991-2023): Evolution into the Clark Freeport Zone
8:09 Economic Renaissance in the Clark Freeport Zone
9:48 Evolution into an Aviation Hub: Unlocking Global Logistics Potential
11:10 Strategic Role in U.S. Military Operations: Ensuring Regional Deterrence:
12:38 Modern-Day Dynamics (2023): Economic Resurgence and Global Engagements
14:29 Clark's Ascendance: Future Prospects and Growth
16:33 End Note
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@PacificReport 6 ай бұрын

What are the Most Pressing Challenges for the Philippines in 2024? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j9mTZdFoypaypKM.html

@armadox9773 6 ай бұрын

Politicians divided vision and interest for economic growth and military modernization.

@kimiantumblod7654 5 ай бұрын

I used to work in BPO, and I had an old customer who actually help build the airstrip in Clark Air Base. As a Filipino, I thanked him for it, and that he and the boys did a good job.

@gouji1032 6 ай бұрын

The proud natives of Pampanga has tranformed this Clark airbase from zero into a billion dollars economy and military enterprise surpassing other nearby regions. Pampanga natives are very proud people. With low poverty rate and high purchasing power, sky is the limit

@ernestodelacruz9392 4 ай бұрын

Where? Is there a benefit of rentals?

@JedesonAlviso 6 ай бұрын

1991 the Philippines moved to take control of the Air Base. 1995 an incident happened in the Spratlys.

@3lyhkn3zn3d6 6 ай бұрын

means aquinos are the worst nightmare of PH

@partyeslife8157 6 ай бұрын

When they kicked the Americans out they messed up. Presence of US in Korea and Japan helped the country. Troops could have helped rebuild the country during that time but nope it didn't happen. Yeah they got kicked out because the americans/military also had a lot of negatives that wasn't resolved, but it would have been interesting to see what would have happened if they stayed.

@albertteng1191 6 ай бұрын

Americans left not only bcoz the phil senate voted not to renew their continued stay but also for other reasons. First, the cold war was almost over and the US sees no need to maintain huge military bases abroad (China was still very weak at this time). Second, the mount pinatubo eruption which destroyed clark air base and subic naval base , rehabilitating it would entail tremendous cost. The reason why the phil senate voted not to allow continued US use of the bases is bcoz of several reasons as well. First, social reason, there were thousands of children born with american fathers who later abandoned them, second, human rights violations, US pilots killed several members of the cultural minories, sometimes using them as target practice. Third, US govt only offered to pay US$200m a year for the use of both clark and subic base. The US$200m will not be paid in cash but thru grants and with many conditions attached. Part of the payment will also come in the form of excess military equipment such as vietnam era huey helis which phil military dubbed as "flying coffins" or "widow makers" bcoz they tend to crash. Phil senate said payment is quite unfair considering US pays egypt and pakistan billions per year just to remain an ally of the US whereas clark air base and subic naval base are US biggest bases outside mainland USA and is important to project power in the far east. Anyway clark air base is currently being developed into a smart city where everything will be interconnected via internet. The new airport just won the most beautiful airport award globally. and will soon have a highs speed rail system attached. Subic and clark will also have rail connection apart from the current world class tollway. Things are looking up at clark city.

@emalunan 4 ай бұрын

The Americans left because of Mt. Pinatubo's eruption. Otherwise, they refused to leave despite the Senate's fashion for them to leave.

@Rescuemixvlog 5 ай бұрын

Rescue mix vlog #tag AFP modernatation program, mabuhay

@jojosanchez3584 5 ай бұрын

Clark Air base installed 24hours air defense at least Spyder missile+ drone counter installed orleikon ciws made Spain.. team work

@nganibaya08 6 ай бұрын

1. Japan did not kick out the americans( third largest economy in the world). 2. Korea did not kick out the americans ( top 10 largest economy in the world). 3. Philippines kick out the americans ( top 10 largest crocodile in the world, Most number of crocodile in the world, most rich crocodile per population, most elected crocodile in the world.😅😅😅😅😂

@DOMINAD46REYNALD 2 ай бұрын

SANA BUHAYIN NARIN NG AFP AT UFAF ANG DEFENSE CAMP SA.BATAAN GAWIN NARIN　NAVAL ARTILLERY　AIR DEFENSE MISSILE BASE NG AIR FORCE AT NAVY NG PILIPONAS AT USA ANG BATAAN RESTORATION　AT UPGRADE PARA　PANG SECURITY NARIN NG BUBUHAYIN NA NUCLEAR POWER PLANT.

@_bl1ze_661 6 ай бұрын

did you know about super sonic missile , undetcted bombmer is there a safe place when war happen at this time when war technology in so advance. prevention is beter than depense.

@silverioberenguer2446 5 ай бұрын

The Senate have not considered the lost of jobs of the Pilipnos at Clark😢😢😢

@krisbraga4519 6 ай бұрын

Sige pagigihin ninyo ang practice upang mang pamilyar sa mga piloto natin ang manneuverability ng modern aircraft in the fields of using sophisticated war machineries.Go ahead and continue to develop more experience in different field of endeavor. BE CAREFUL AND PRAY BEFORE AND AFTER DAILY ACTIVITIES TO BE GUIDED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT. DON'T EVER FORGET TO THIS IMPORTANT KEY,"PRAYER" THE LINK TO GOD COMMUNICATION INTHE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST WHERE EVER YOU ARE IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN YOUR STAMINA AND FAITH.

@byron8657 6 ай бұрын

During the ten years Vietnam War 1965-75 US forces go through it to and fro. Economic and Military might during that time in the Indo Pacific region k!

@adorgentesola217 24 күн бұрын

I suppose that the closure of the Air Base by the Senate was in a way a "blessing in disguise" for the Americans...

@zzzzzsleeping 6 ай бұрын

I see SR-71 flew in Clark Air Base?

@screddot7074 6 ай бұрын

Just passing through and probably more of a statement to China. Still a strong indicator of Philippine and US relations.

@user-nv1gm2zj7y 6 ай бұрын

and its now being vacated for private use . and is being privatized again liek what happened in bonifacio and villiamor. sadly almost none of that money went to the afp. hopefully the privatization of clark would give money to the afp modernization.

@JoycemaglalangJoyce-wj1gk 6 ай бұрын

May homedown Pampanga

@carlotristandumelod2223 4 ай бұрын

The philippines the colony of US until today

@itoemy1048 6 ай бұрын

Bcoz of mt pinatubo , Americans left subic bay . It is Ramos who drive them away to Philippines 🇵🇭 not mt pinatubo !

@tropicalstorm339 6 ай бұрын

It wasn't Ramos who drove them away. It was the Philippine senators who voted the US military out. Ramos wasn't the president when the decision was made. Ramos was the president when the final pullout was made.

@rikt1541 6 ай бұрын

estrada! gago!

@itoemy1048 5 ай бұрын

@tropicalstorm339 oh ? It's cory the kong

@silverioberenguer2446 5 ай бұрын

What happened to Koko nang Aguila wer Estrada kick out the U.S. base of 😢😢😢 Clarck.

@Abbeville_Kid 4 ай бұрын

I kind of wish KZfaq would stop suggesting videos like this. I was there til the 91 eruption, and would rather forget it. Every video looks back and treats it like it was all “sunshine and rainbows”, but fail to mention the nastier side of the Philippines. The coup attempts, the assassinations of military members, not being able to travel off base or told to go straight home and stay in your house. Just this old guys opinion, nothing more.

@CSltz 2 ай бұрын

I kinda agree with you. But you have to admit that it was a beautiful place to be stationed 68/70. You’re right about having to get water by the main gate to use off base. Break ins and stealing were not to be believed. But I can’t think of to many things that were missing on base. The schools were modern and so was a lot of the base housing. The taxi or the bus could get you almost right to anything. I wish that someone could get a map of that time. And overlay it with what’s there now. I would like to find our old house. On base it was one of the prefabs. Nice floor plan. I really miss some of the fruit s . I loved the Mangoes. When they were still green. You could slice them like a potato. But that’s where the similarities ended. But I loved it with salt. And there was a small green pepper type thing. That you could get from the youngsters. Walking around Angeles city. I don’t remember the name or really the taste pretty sourer I believe. Again very tasty. The boiled peanuts.! Not a fan..🫤

@euphegeniadoubtfire1364 6 ай бұрын

And the proud natives of Pampanga because their place is hosting a US military base that the adversary knows is potentially storing battlefield nuclear weapons ( which the PH government is not allowed inside to conduct an inventory of what weapons they are storing) that in an event of a shooting war between the US Military and another super power, the place where the base is located is at risk of a tactical nuclear strike that could leave the area uninhabitable for generations to come for a war the Philippines will be dragged into. , Yes Pampanga go, go, go.