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Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick D. Go expressed his optimism over the Supreme Court decision resolving the legal dispute between the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and its lessee CJH Development Corporation (CJHDevCo), saying “this development will enable the government to unleash the full potential of the John Hay Special Economic Zone and spur inclusive economic opportunities for northern Luzon.”

Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin on Monday, April 15, welcomed the Supreme Court’s “favorable decision in the legal dispute between the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and its private partner-developer Camp John Hay Development Corporation (CJHDevCo).” 

“The BCDA will meet with stakeholders to map out the next plan of action following the ruling of the High Court,” the Executive Secretary said.

We at the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the John Hay Management Corporation (JHMC) welcome the Supreme Court decision on the legal dispute with CJH Development Corp., allowing the BCDA and JHMC to recover the 247-hectare property in John Hay Special Economic Zone and utilize it for the full interest and benefit of the government and of the Filipino people.

Learn more about the Supreme Court decision by viewing this link: https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/sc-upholds-arbitral-ruling-ordering-cjh-devt-corp-to-vacate-john-hay-special-economic-zone/

After a fruitful business mission, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is bringing to the Philippines four agreements with Australian companies in the field of smart city solutions, aimed at making the Philippine economy more agile and creating more gainful jobs for the Filipinos.

Over 100 US companies have expressed interest in exploring investment opportunities in Clark, especially in the fields of connective infrastructure, information and communications technology (ICT), and the critical minerals sector.

Photo caption: Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) Vice President for Business Development Erwin Kenneth R. Peralta (third from left) presents updates and upcoming developments in Clark during the recent Singapore Airshow. BCDA photo

With the aim of building Clark’s reputation as an emerging aerotropolis, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) joined the inaugural Philippine Pavilion during the Singapore Airshow held last February 19 to 26, 2024. 

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, February 21 led the inspection of the 19.81-kilometer, six-lane Airport-New Clark City Access Road (ANAR), which will cut travel time from other districts of Clark to New Clark City to about 20 minutes from an hour, toll free.

The carriageway of the access road was completed in December 2023. The ANAR is expected to be fully operational by July this year, once its bike lanes, landscapes, and slope protection are completed.

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) sought the support of the United Kingdom (UK) government and UK-based investors for the financing and implementation of two major sustainability projects in New Clark City. 

Joining a contingent of Philippine government officials during the recent UK Familiarisation Visit on Financing and Delivering Sustainable Infrastructure Projects, the BCDA briefed various UK government entities and investors about New Clark City and the pipeline of projects to be implemented in the new metropolis. 

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is moving forward with the Php 4.24 billion project to transfer the Philippine Air Force’s (PAF) housing facilities from the Air Force City in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga to an 85-hectare property in New Clark City, Tarlac. 

BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Engr. Joshua M. Bingcang said the state-run firm will launch next month the bidding for the first phase of the project, which will involve site development works and construction management services estimated to cost around Php742 million. 

The commercialization of the Passive Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure in New Clark City in Tarlac is seen to attract high-value residents and businesses as it will form the foundation for robust fiber infrastructure and competitive retail internet services in the 9,450-hectare metropolis.