BCDA reaffirms commitment to AFP modernization

Photo caption: BCDA Chairman Delfin N. Lorenzana assured the 7th Infantry (Kaugnay) Division of the Philippine Army that BCDA will remain committed to its thrust of helping strengthen the Armed Forces of the Philippines and in supporting its modernization program. (BCDA photo) 

Recognizing the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as an integral partner towards development, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) reaffirmed its commitment towards continuous cooperation and open dialogue with its major stakeholder, and in supporting its modernization program.

About 700 triathletes to compete in RLC Residences New Clark City Triathlon

GoClark Sports & Events, RLC Residences, and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) have teamed up to host the biggest triathlon race in New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac, where about 700 triathletes across the country are expected to compete for a podium finish.

The RLC Residences New Clark City Triathlon, which will happen on Sunday, September 25, marks the return of the multisport activity in the world-class sports complex, after its inaugural race in October 2019.

Australian, New Zealand business set sights on New Clark City

Over 50 delegates from Australia and New Zealand visited and toured around New Clark City, the Philippines’ new frontier of development, to explore growth opportunities for automotive, agribusiness, tourism, and renewable energy, among others.

One of the investment destinations highlighted in this year’s Pacific Business Mission is the New Clark City, a carefully master-planned metropolis in Capas, Tarlac being developed to help decongest Metro Manila and catalyze growth in Central Luzon, and eventually across the country.

Hundreds of cyclists, swimmers fill New Clark City for a weekend of sports action

After a long hiatus brought about by the pandemic, hundreds of enthusiastic cyclists, swimmers, and spectators pumped energy into New Clark City, as it hosted the safe return of two of the country’s most-awaited sporting events, GoClark Sports & Events’ Clark Cycling Classic and Philippine Swimming Inc.’s Long Course Grand Prix Long Course Grand Prix Qualifying Series. 

Young swimmers provide enthralling performance at National Finals in New Clark City

Photo caption: Young Filipino swimmers from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao competed for top spots at the 2022 FINIS Short Course National Finals in New Clark City. BCDA photo

 

Over 300 young Filipino swimmers from all across the Philippines battled it out at the FINIS Short Course National Finals, which was held at the New Clark City Aquatics Center in Tarlac on 20 and 21 August 2022.

Lorenzana, Sobejana, conferred the “Medal of Peace”; 50 AFP soldiers received the Medal of Dharma Defense

Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) Chairman Delfin N. Lorenzana and retired Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief-of-Staff General Cirilito E. Sobejana were the first Filipino recipients of “Medal Perdamaian” or the Medal of Peace from the government of the Republic of Indonesia. The award was presented by Indonesian Ambassador to the Philippines Agus Widjojo in a ceremony held on Wednesday, 03 August 2022.

Fifty Filipino soldiers of the AFP were also awarded the Medal of Dharma Defense.