BCDA

Tarlac Vice Governor Carlito S. David recently announced that the Provincial Government of Tarlac fully supports Senate Bill No. 2647, which aims to extend the term and expand the capabilities of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), as it will generate quality jobs and boost economic growth and inclusive development.

David said the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Tarlac passed Resolution No.  289-2024 in July, declaring a strong support for the Senate bill.

New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac, once again took the global stage as it served as the venue for the 1st International Conference for New Cities from September 10 to 13, 2024, organized as part of the International Society of City and Regional Planners’ (ISOCARP) 60th World Planning Congress (WPC) Diamond Anniversary Series. 

Citing the positive contributions of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) to the Philippine economy, Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Mark Villar expressed their strong support for amending the Bases Conversion and Development Act of 1992, which will further unlock the potential of its economic zones and enable the government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) to contribute more to the national coffers.

Japan-based Zenmov, Inc., in partnership with MC Metro Transport Operation, Inc., launched its smart autonomous bus service in New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac, marking the official opening of the Philippines’ first publicly accessible, self-driving bus utilizing a transportation cloud system called Smart Mobility Operation Cloud (SMOC).

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) signed a 50-year contract for the lease of a hectare of land in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac, which will serve as the official headquarters of the country’s space agency.
 

Photo caption: HE Ambassador Franz-Michael Mellbin of the Royal Danish Embassy in Manila commits to share their country’s expertise in green solutions and innovations to help optimize energy efficiency in New Clark City. BCDA photo

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), in partnership with a Danish company known for green innovations, recently rolled out the green map for New Clark City’s sustainability. 

Photo caption: (From left to right) Filinvest Hospitality Corp. Project Development Manager Mariella D. Pastrana, Chroma Hospitality Inc. Country Manager James Montenegro, Baguio Mountainscapes Inc. (BMI) Board Chairperson Josephine Gotianun-Yap, BMI President and CEO Francis Nathaniel Gotianun, John Hay Management Corp. (JHMC) President and CEO Marlo Ignacio V. Quadra, Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) President and CEO Joshua M. Bincang, JHMC Vice President and COO Jane Theresa G.