Board of Directors

Larry is a lawyer and a businessman.

In 1996, he graduated with honors at the top 5 of his batch from the Ateneo de Manila University School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree at the age of 23.  He finished his college education with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science also from the Ateneo de Manila University in 1992. He was Valedictorian in his High School class Batch 88 at the Divine Word College of Bangued in the Province of Abra where he was born.

His early training in the field of law started at a very young age from his father Atty. Romulo V. Paredes, uncle and then Abra Provincial Fiscal Sergio V. Paredes and his grandfather Judge Federico B. Paredes, to whom he dedicates his success. Before he graduated from law school, he interned at the Regional Trial Court, Branch 96, Quezon City then presided by Judge Lucas P. Bersamin, who later became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.  

After passing the 1996 Bar Examinations, he immediately immersed himself in private practice, where he would further hone his skills as a litigator and a corporate lawyer.  He started as an associate in various law firms, starting at the Law Firm of Alan F. Paguia (1996 - 1997), Villanueva Bernardo & Gabionza Law Offices (1998), Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose Law Offices (1998 – 1999), and then in Puyat Jacinto and Santos Law Office (2000 – 2003) where he became a partner in May 2003. He later set up his own Law Firm on June 15, 2006, the Paredes Law Group, a full service firm, where, together with his 3 partners, they lead a team of young, dedicated, smart and competent lawyers and paralegals. Larry has developed extensive experience in the fields of Corporate and Commercial Law, Litigation, Public-Private Partnerships, BOT Law and Government Infrastructure (Toll Roads, Rail and Power Plant projects both in the country and abroad), Banking and Corporate Finance, Real Estate Law, Succession and Estate Planning, Immigration, and Labor and Employment. Aside from his law practice, he is also involved in various businesses in real estate, telecommunication and information technology, distribution/trading, educational and consultancy services. He is currently the Chairman and President of Paredes Holdings, Asian Center For Legal Excellence, Inc. (a Supreme Court accredited MCLE provider), NorthTel Trading, Inc, Centel Trading, Inc., Prime Logistics Group and Consultancy, Inc. and other companies. He also sits in the Board of Directors and/or as corporate secretary of various corporations. On his free time, he paints in oil, acrylic and/or other media, and, from time to time, goes on great and amazing adventures within and outside the country on motorcycles. 

Joshua M. Bingcang is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer (PCEO) of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA). A licensed electrical engineer, PCEO Bingcang is a pioneer and homegrown BCDA officer, whose expertise has been helping the BCDA grow for the past 27 years.

PCEO Engr. Joshua M. Bingcang is highly experienced in handling high-impact development projects in various capacities. Among these projects are the construction of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), the construction of the first phase of the National Government Administrative Center in New Clark City; and the expansion of Clark International Airport, and continued development of the Clark Freeport Zone.

For one, while serving as BCDA Senior Vice President for Conversion and Development Group, he took the lead in the formulation of business strategies and construction of the New Clark City–the first smart, green, and resilient metropolis in the Philippines.

In March 2023, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. named him PCEO of the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC). On June 2, 2023, President Marcos Jr. reappointed him to the BCDA to become its PCEO, allowing him to resume his close-to-three-decades of serving the institution. 

PCEO “Jake,” as he is dearly called by colleagues and BCDA employees, envisions consolidating all resources of the BCDA: its business districts in former Metro Manila camps—Bonifacio Global City and Newport City, and the zones under its stewardship: Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone, John Hay Special Economic Zone, Poro Point Freeport Zone, and the Bataan Technology Park.

This native of Pampanga holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of the Philippines. He took part in the Executive Training Program in Urban Policy and Governance of the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore and in the training on Public-Private Partnership from the Harvard Kennedy School, Massachusetts, USA.
 

Atty. Pocholo, as he is fondly called by friends, joined the corporate world in 1986 as Area Manager for Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon, and Iligan areas for Procter and Gamble Philippines. Then, in 1988, he joined Ponce Industrial Sales Corporation based in Cagayan de Oro as a Manager. A position he served until 1991. He then studied law and passed the 1996 Bar.

He obtained his law degree from the Ateneo de Davao University on March 1995.  He Holds a Business Management degree Major in Marketing from Xavier University in Cagayan de Oro City.  

Since then he has been a law practioner for the past 27 years.  His expertise lies in the Corporate, Election and Criminal law. 

In 2001, he worked as Assistant Legal Counsel for then Vice Gubernatorial Candidate for the Province of Misamis Oriental, Hon. Ruthie Guingona. Who eventually ran and became the Governor of the same Province in 2003.

He has also worked as the Regional Coordinator for the Senatorial campaign of Juan Castener Ponce Enrile Jr. for Region 9 and 10 respectively, {Zamboanga Peninsula and Northern Mindanao} in 2013.

In 2016, Atty. Anthony Marvin G. Ponce de Leon was handpicked to handle all election related issues for the candidacy of Vice-Presidential bid of now President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. Where in 2022, he was the trainor for poll Watchers’ for Mindanao for the BBM-Sara Uniteam for Legal.
He was President of the Macajalar Eagles Club for Three {3} consecutive terms from 2013-2015 and then got re-elected from 2020 to Eagle Year 2022.
 

A respected general, administrator, federalist, sportsman, disciplinarian, community organizer, crime buster, and anti-corruption advocate. With an unquenchable hunger for public service, a sharp mind, and a natural ability to connect with people, this officer and a gentleman has been the "go-to" leader in every organization he has managed for the past five decades.

General Thompson Catabian Lantion, born in January 1946, a few years after the World War II, came out of the womb of his mother with a crisscross umbilical cord. His uncle was quick to say, "this is a very brave boy; his umbilical cord sports like 'Rambo' bullets hanging on his body. He will surely become a general. And so, struggling for words, they thought of the then-famous attack mechanized gun "THOMPSON." When christened, the gun and his name became one.

"He will be a soldier, a very brave one," many say of him - but today these words are prophetic of what the young boy has become.

General Tom "GT" as he is fondly called - gallantly fought criminals, drugs, terrorism, and almost everything that offenders do. But in "GT" they all toed the line. He took over the highest position a retired police general dreamed of: Undersecretary of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) for Rail and Maritime Transport, where he implemented the Roll-on Roll-off (RORO) Nautical Highway. But before landing there, he was the Chairman of the Land Transportation, Franchising, and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).

As chairman, he was responsible for the control and implementation of the modernization of the land transport sector, particularly jeepneys, taxis, provincial and city buses. His incumbency also included the conceptualization of the Garage to Terminal (GT) Express service, now termed as UV Express, all over the country, plus the conception of the yellow cab for airport services.

Many strive so hard to get a post, but “GT” got hold of the 2-star rank in the Police Force and the position of Police Director which is equivalent to a Major General. His exemplary stint in the Philippine National Police earned him recognition as well as prestigious distinguished service and conduct star medals; among these medals included the Outstanding Service Medal and PNP Heroism Medal. As the Director of PNP Research and Development, he was responsible in improving the communication, shoot, and movement capability of the organization. The new PNP badge was the culmination of his contribution to the Police Service.

In the year 2000, "GT* was adjudged and awarded the Presidential Streamer being the Best Regional Command of the year nationwide as Regional Director PNP Region II (Cagayan Valley) in a ceremony held at Camp Crame with then President Joseph E. Estrada as Guest of Honor. Notably, this award was also attributed to the neutralization of a shabu laboratory located in Kalayan Island, Cagayan, and the confiscation of the largest shipment of shabu 99.5 grade pure - at 229 kilograms with street value worth PhP1.5 billion at that time - off the coast of Babuyan Claro, Kalayan Island. In the same year, "GT was awarded the distinguished and prestigious Philippine Military Academy Cavalier Award for Command and Administration at Fort del Pilar, Baguio City, commemorating its Foundation Day.

His stint as Deputy Director for Operations in PNP Region III, Camp Olivas, Pampanga during the Mount Pinatubo volcano eruption earned him the Distinguished Service Medal as concurrent Task Force "Kaligtasan" Commander in charge of saving lives and property, and more significantly, the evacuation and rehabilitation of more than 20,000 families in Central Luzon.

His career in the service started as a young Philippine Constabulary Officer like his father Colonel (Ret) Daniel C. Lantion Sr., formerly Task Force "Lawin" Commander based in Camp Olivas, San Fernando, Pampanga. He earned his Airborne badge followed by pistol expert and rifle proficiency award. His early training and exposure to intelligence assignment provided trust and confidence as he was selected to be escort and close-in security officer of then President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr., in 1975. He was a recipient of military commendation medals, military merit medals, PNP Heroism Medals, and most significantly, the Presidential Merit medal in preventing an assassination attempt on the life of Pope Paul VI during his Eminence state visit to the Philippines in 1971.

A service-oriented and dedicated officer, and a gentleman, "GT" stands for "Garantisadong Tulong." At times it is referred also as "Gwapo Talaga", a good-looking, tall, dark, and handsome Katutubong Ilokano.  On a serious note, it means "good governance and transparency".

Today, he continues to serve his beloved kababayans of Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya - his birthplace. One of his projects in the province as DOTC Undersecretary was the development of Bagabag Airport which served as the gateway to the province and the Banawe Rice Terraces - considered as one of the "Wonders of the World" - as a tourist destination.

GenTOM served as technical consultant to his younger brother, former RTC Judge Manila, former COMELEC Commissioner, Attorney Ralph C. Lantion, former Mayor of Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya. Recently in 17 February 2024 during the PMA Alumni homecoming at Fort del Pilar, Baguio City, GT was honored with Lifetime Achievement Award in grateful recognition of his more than 50 years of dedicated, exemplary and unblemished service to the country characterized by his faithful to the virtues of courage, loyalty, and integrity bringing honor not only to himself and his family but also to his alma mater, the PMA and to the PMA Alumni Association, Inc. Not known to all GT was an athlete before he joined the PMA, he was shooting guard and small forward of the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons Juniors basketball team, and still loves the game until now. As a federalist, General Tom “GT” Lantion was one of the founders of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) as its National Secretary General, whose National Chairman is the 17th President of the Republic of the Philippines, His Excellency Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. But his love for servicing the community always glows as he organized and founded Timpuyog Pilipinas, a non-stock, non-profit and non-government organization whose membership represents more than ten million Ilocanos worldwide.

If bravery is honed, dedication to the nation, facing danger despite all the challenges is born of a man named General Tom 'GT Lantion, he is not just fearless, but dauntless. His motto stands "Never argue with destiny." To God be the glory!

Rolen as Olongapeños fondly called him, endured much in pursuing his aspirations to serve the people of Olongapo City; and fate paved the way to fulfill his dreams and promises.

He started his duty as public servant when he became a City Councilor, Vice Mayor and City Mayor of Olongapo City.

During his first term as Mayor, he poured out himself to work and proved a lot, and the people believed in what this man can deliver in dedication to public service. He continues to excel and re-invent public service under the fundamentals of Transparency and Good Governance. He did not fail his supporters and yet gaining more.

In April 2021, he was elected as the Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, he accepted the challenge to lead the Philippine Freemasonry. 

He was once again seated in public service when President Rodrigo Roa Duterte appointed him as the Chairman and Administrator of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) on March 1, 2023 and lead the agency with his Fast, Friendly and Flexible mantra that has worked wonders for the stakeholders and locators of the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. It has made the business and other processes easy among locators and stakeholders. Consequently it has brought the confidence of locators and stakeholders with SBMA.

His stint as Chairman and Administrator of SBMA was cut short when his Courtesy Resignation was accepted by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. He was however appointed as member of the board of directors of Bases Conversion and Development Authority. Indeed his passion and desire to serve never stops.

Aside from being a public servant, Rolen was also a sports enthusiast. He is a former Clerk of Course of the Subic Bay International Raceway, a holder of Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). On his free time, Rolen plays chess, tennis and golf. 

At present, he is the Potentate of the Mabuhay Shriners Philippines, a philanthropic organization treating children up to 18 years of age who have orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, cleft lip and palate, and more.
 

Mr. Seno is a labor rights advocate and an educator.

His expertise ranges from project development, monitoring and implementation in the fields of union organizing, workers’ education, construction health and safety, organization and management of cooperatives, labor policy and advocacy, industrial relations and collective bargaining, among others.

He is currently the National President of the Associated Professional, Supervisory, Office and Technical Employees Union (APSOTEU). Concurrently, he is also the President of Vimcontu Broadcasting Corporation (VBC) and the National Executive Vice President of the Associated Labor Unions (ALU) and Associated Philippine Seafarers Union (APSU). 

Likewise, Mr. Seno is the Vice President, National Executive Board Member and General Council Member of the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP). He is also Labor Sector Representative of various tripartite industry councils such as the National Tripartite Industrial Peace Council (NTIPC); Bank Industry Tripartite Council (BITC); Hotel and Restaurant Tripartite Consultative Board (HRTCB); Overseas Land-based Tripartite Consultative Council (OLTCC). He is also Mill Worker Sector Representative of the Sugar Tripartite Council (STC), and a member of the Board of Trustees and Vice Chairman of the Sugar Industry Foundation, Inc. (SIFI), among other key positions. 

He was first appointed to BCDA as a member of the Board of Directors in April 2001, a position he held until April 2011. He was then reappointed to the position in September 2015. This time, Mr. Seno served until January 2018. And for the third time, he was reappointed to the position by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on 26 May 2023. 

He was one of the delegates to the International Labor Conference in Geneva, Switzerland from 2012 to 2019 and 2023. Among the seminar/conferences he attended from 2013-2015 were the European and Global Lafarge-Holcim Conference, held June 16-17, 2015 in Zurich, Switzerland; the International Transport Workers’ Federation 43rd Congress in Sofia, Bulgaria; the Japan Autoworkers Union 43rd Convention in Haneda, Japan in 2014; and the Workshop on Labor Management Relations with Special Focus on the Automobile Industry sponsored by Asian Productivity Organization in Tokyo, Japan in 2013.

He graduated with Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degrees from University of San Carlos, Cebu City in 1986 and 1981, respectively.
 

Mr. Roberto A. Flores was appointed Director of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) on 13 May 2024. He is concurrently a Director of Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation.

Mr. Flores is a seasoned labor advocate, having held various positions in various capacities with labor organizations and labor groups.  Since 1992 up to present, he has been a Member of the National Executive Board of the National Trade Union Center (NTUC) and President of Alyansa ng mga Manggagawa at Pilipinong Organisado (AMAPO) since 1998 up to present.

From 1990 until 1998, Mr. Flores was a Country Delegate and Representative to notable international labor conferences, including 1998 Israel Labor Party Convention in Tel Aviv, Israel; 1998 International Labor Organization Convention in Geneva, Switzerland; and 1990 American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) Convention in Los Angeles, California, USA. Mr. Flores was also attended a 3 month course on Labor Relations at University of the Philippines, Asian Labor Education.

From 1990 until 2001, Mr. Flores was appointed as Pag-IBIG FUND Board of Trustee. From 1992 until 2001, Mr. Flores was appointed as Board of Director in Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA). From 1997 until 2001, Mr. Flores was appointed as Board of Director of Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation (FBDC). From 1994 until 1997, Mr. Flores was appointed as Member of the Board of Directors in Clark Development Corporation (CDC).

Previously, Mr. Flores was a City Councilor of Olongapo City and also a Member of the Legislative Executive Bases Council (LEBC).

Mr. Leon Gonzalo G. Montemayor was appointed Director of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) on 13 May 2024.

Mr. Montemayor brings with him a long and extensive experience in both the public and private sector prior to his stint as Director of the BCDA. Currently, he is also President of Villa Margarita Corporation, and Director of Cagayan Economic Zone Authority.  Previously, Mr. Montemayor also held leadership positions in various corporations, including General Manager of Garcia Theatrical Co., Inc., Proprietor of LGM Trading Company, and General Manager of Xenon Insurance Corporation.

Mr. Montemayor was also Commissioner of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) from 2002-2007. During his stint with the Commission, he advocated for better harmony and partnership between the PSC and Philippine Olympic Committee, as well as the PSC and its partner agencies and stakeholders for the promotions of sports excellence and unity of sporting bodies in the country.

He implemented and supported locally-initiated grassroots and “sports for all” programs with sports stakeholders in Mindanao for both in- and out-of-school youth, the elderly, the women’s groups, the differently-abled persons, the indigenous peoples, the religious communities, sports associations, sports writers, among others.

As Executive Committee Chairman and Commissioner-in-charge of Sports for Peace, he was instrumental in the Trainers and Officials Program – Scientific Training for Athletes (TOP-START) in 2002, as a Sports for Peace program for unity among Christians, Lumads, and Muslims and as hands-on training to local coaches and athletes in selected sports in order to promote a world-class and elite training in the provinces of Mindanao. While Commissioner-in-charge of the Mindanao Games 2003 in Mati, Davao Oriental, the games drew in the participation of 47 Local Government Units of Mindanao and over 4,500 athletes and officials.

Mr. Montemayor has Master’s Degrees on Hotel and Restaurant Management from the New York University, U.S.A. and Business Administration from Ateneo de Davao University.

Jose Taruc V has committed his career to public service, governance, and community welfare, holding key positions across government, media, and humanitarian initiatives. His professional journey began in 2000 as a Program Coordinator at Manila Broadcasting Company’s DZRH, where he played a pivotal role in enhancing public engagement and ensuring the widespread dissemination of critical news and community programs. His dedication to social responsibility was further demonstrated through his leadership of DZRH Operation Tulong, where he spearheaded annual relief operations in his hometown of Nueva Ecija, providing essential aid to communities affected by natural disasters and crises.

In 2004, he transitioned into public administration, joining the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) as a Senior Policy Staff Officer in the Policy Cluster. For two years, he worked on policy development, helping shape strategies to improve the country’s rail transit system. Additionally, in 2005, he became the Over-all Coordinator for the Human Resource Cluster at LRTA. In this capacity, he oversaw personnel management and workforce efficiency, ensuring that operations ran smoothly and effectively.

He lent his expertise to national security efforts, serving as an Intelligence Group Consultant for the Philippine Anti-Smuggling Group from August 2007 to July 2008. In this role, he contributed to efforts aimed at protecting the country’s economy by assisting in operations to combat smuggling.

His public service continued when he was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) in September 2008, a position he held until June 2010. As a board member, he was responsible for ensuring that the organization’s funds were properly allocated to support charitable initiatives, reinforcing transparency and accountability in the agency’s mission.

With a career that spans governance, policymaking, media, and humanitarian work, Jose Taruc V has consistently demonstrated his ability to lead, strategize, and serve. His dedication to public service remains unwavering, and his impact on various sectors continues to leave a lasting mark.