Photo caption: (From left to right) Saekyung Realty Corporation Director for Finance Hyun Chul Park, Sta. Clara International Corporation Deputy Managing Director Miguel Carlos Linao, Clark Development Corporation President and CEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera, Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) Chairman Hilario B. Paredes, Tarlac Governor Christian Tell Yap, Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Undersecretary Emmanuel D. Pineda, Capas Mayor Roseller Rodriguez, BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua M. Bingcang, Home Development Mutual Fund Deputy CEO Alexander Aguilar, Sta. Lucia Barangay Captain Cesario D. Bautista Jr., and BCDA Officer-in-Charge Senior Vice President Mark P. Torres led the groundbreaking ceremony for the 5.84-hectare affordable housing project in New Clark City, Tarlac.
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) on Thursday, July 10 broke ground on a new affordable housing development in New Clark City, marking a key milestone in the implementation of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s flagship Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program.
The project, launched in partnership with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and consortium of Sta. Clara International Corporation and South Korea-based Saekyung Unitless Co., is part of a broader push to address the country’s housing backlog through inclusive, people-centered urban development.
Located in Capas, Tarlac, the site will initially deliver 840 housing units under the 4PH program. These units form part of a larger, masterplanned 5.84-hectare community that will eventually offer more than 3,400 residential units, including mid-rise buildings for affordable housing.
“This housing project is a testament to the bold vision of President Marcos Jr., brought to life through 4PH. It tells every Filipino family: you deserve more than shelter. You deserve a home—a place of dignity, stability, and hope,” said BCDA President and CEO Engr. Joshua M. Bingcang.
The development supports President Marcos Jr.’s goal of building one million housing units annually, and aligns with BCDA’s mandate to build smart, sustainable cities that generate long-term social and economic value.
“This is a real and tangible step forward in our collective pursuit of a new Philippines–Bagong Pilipinas–where housing is a right, not a privilege; where communities are safe, sustainable and inclusive; and where every Filipino can dream of owning a home and actually be able to achieve ownership,” said DHSUD Undersecretary for Freeport Economic Zones Engr. Emmanuel D. Pineda.
Beyond housing, the New Clark City Affordable Housing Project integrates green parks, community spaces, sports and recreation facilities, and retail zones, while offering future residents access to nearby national institutions and job hubs. Notably, the community will also serve as a potential housing site for uniformed personnel, allowing them to live closer to their place of duty.
Situated within BCDA’s flagship New Clark City, the project benefits from significant infrastructure investments, including the New Clark City–MacArthur Highway Connector Road and Connecting Road Package 2, which link the city to the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas complex, and the National Academy of Sports.
New Clark City is currently host to Php274.53 billion in pledged investments from locators, including Filinvest Land, Hann Development, and the StB Giga Factory, with projected employment generation exceeding 150,000 jobs.
Consistent with New Clark City’s vision as a climate-resilient and people-first metropolis, the housing complex will feature modern utilities, stormwater drainage systems, fire protection infrastructure, and open green spaces. Employment during construction and operations will also prioritize local hires from Capas and surrounding towns.
“This groundbreaking ceremony marks the first step towards the change needed to bring the Filipino dream to life. With this project, we are building hope, we are empowering Filipinos, and we are bringing a lasting impact that will ripple for generations to come,” said BCDA Chairperson Atty. Larry Paredes.
The New Clark City Affordable Housing Project is set to begin vertical construction by late 2025, with the first units expected for turnover within two years.