A delegation from the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has urged two of Italy’s top business associations, Confindustria and The European House Ambrosetti, to set their sights on New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac as well as its other Clark developments as emerging investment destinations for those looking to set up or expand their business in the Philippines.
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is looking for a joint venture (JV) partner for the commercialization of information and communications technology (ICT) facilities in New Clark City, which is vital in achieving the new metropolis’ vision of becoming the country’s first smart urban development.
The Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone in Central Luzon has been touted as one of the world’s “Cities of Legacy” during a summit in Brisbane, Australia, for its sustainable, future-ready, and people-centered design.
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) signed a memorandum of agreement with Japan-based Zenmov, Inc. and Philippine-based MC Metro Transport Operation, Inc. for a demonstration of an energy-efficient and smart public transportation system that will run within New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac and the rest of Clark Special Economic Zone.
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has partnered with global leaders United District Energy International L.L.C. (UDEI) and Marubeni Corporation (Marubeni) to explore low-carbon district cooling technologies that will make energy consumption in New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac greener and more efficient.
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) achieved its highest performance score over the past seven years from the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG), obtaining an overall rating of 96.80% in 2022.
Photo caption: Department of Tourism Region 3 Director Richard G. Daenos, Association Internationale pour le Développement de l’Apnee (AIDA) Philippines President Ramar A. Acuna, Bases Conversion and Development Authority Officer-in-Charge for Investment Promotions and Marketing Michelle San Juan-De Vera, and freediving athlete Belle Brillantes during the opening ceremony of the 1st AIDA Philippines National Freediving Pool Championship. BCDA photo
Photo caption: Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John E. Uy, Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Joshua M. Bingcang, and John Hay Management Corp. President and CEO Allan R. Garcia sign an agreement on the establishment of the North Luzon Data Center.
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) donated over 180 medical equipment - consisting of hospital beds, bunk beds, mattresses, pillows, and a medical x-ray machine - to the provincial hospital of Tarlac in a bid to help augment its facilities and ensure that Tarlaqueños have better prospects for accessing quality healthcare services.
The leadership of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said the proposed Congressional amendments to Republic Act (RA) No. 7227 or the Bases Conversion and Development Act of 1992 will benefit the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) by beefing up the state coffers for its continued contribution to its modernization program and support for the military’s pension fund.
