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BCDA sets transfer of PAF facilities to New Clark City
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority is moving forward with the P4.24 billion project to transfer the Philippine Air Force housing facilities from the Air Force City in Clark Freeport Zone to an 85-hectare property in New Clark City......»»
BCDA seeks JV for ICT facilities commercialization
State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority is seeking a joint venture partner for the commercialization of information and communications technology facilities in New Clark City......»»
BCDA partners with Japan, Philippines firm for smart public transport system demo
State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority has partnered with Japan-based Zenmov and Philippine-based MC Metro Transport Operation for a demonstration of an energy-efficient and smart public transportation system that will run within New Clark City and the rest of Clark Special Economic Zone......»»
BCDA explores low-carbon cooling technology for New Clark City
State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority has partnered with two foreign firms to explore low-carbon district cooling technologies that will make energy consumption in New Clark City greener and more efficient......»»
Mexico, Pampanga honors BCDA chief Joshua Bingcang
Bases Conversion and Development Authority President and Chief Executive Officer Engr. Joshua M. Bingcang was recently commended by his hometown Mexico, Pampanga for his dedication to public service and exemplary leadership, enabling him to rise from the ranks. The Sangguniang Bayan of Mexico on 11 September 2023 presented Bingcang a copy of Municipal Resolution No. 138-2023, which expresses the municipality’s “pride and honor” on the recent appointment of Bingcang to the top management position of BCDA. This comes on the heels of the Angeles City Council’s resolution last month commending Bingcang for bringing pride to the province of Pampanga. “Engr. Bingcang has performed vital tasks that prove his commitment and love for Pampanga and the Metro Clark areas through his roles in the planning and implementation of key projects,” a resolution issued by the Sangguniang Bayan of Mexico read. Bingcang led the completion of some of BCDA’s biggest projects, which serve as major social and economic growth drivers in Northern and Central Luzon. These are the completion of the Philippines’ longest toll road, the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway; the development of Clark Freeport Zone and the first phase of the National Government Administrative Center in New Clark City; as well as the expansion and modernization of Clark International Airport. “We at BCDA will not be able to achieve all these accomplishments without the help of our public and private sector partners, like the Municipality Government of Mexico. A lot still needs to be done. We would like to get your continued support as we move forward with our One Clark vision, which will further put Pampanga and the rest of Northern and Central Luzon into the center of investment and development,” Bingcang said. Climbing the career ladder, Bingcang started working at BCDA as Project Development Officer III in 1996. He then held various positions on development and project management through the years until his promotion as Senior Vice President for Conversion and Development Group in 2019. In March 2023, he was appointed as President and CEO of the Clark International Airport Corporation, a subsidiary of the BCDA. President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. then appointed Bingcang as BCDA President and CEO, taking his oath of office before Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin on 6 June in Malacañang Palace. Born and raised in Mexico, Pampanga, Bingcang is a licensed electrical engineer and holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of the Philippines. He also attended an Urban Policy and Governance program at the Nanyang Technological University, and trained at the Harvard Kennedy School in Public-Private Partnerships in Infrastructure. -end- The post Mexico, Pampanga honors BCDA chief Joshua Bingcang appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
New clark city to host 47-ha technology hub
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority and the Provincial Government of Tarlac have forged a strategic partnership to develop a 47-hectare technology hub in New Clark City. BCDA president and chief executive officer Joshua M. Bingcang and Tarlac Governor Susan A. Yap signed a memorandum of agreement to develop a 47-hectare property in New Clark City. BCDA executive vice president Atty. Gisela Z. Kalalo and Tarlac Vice Governor Atty. Carlito S. David served as witnesses. “We are grateful that through the efforts of the Provincial Government of Tarlac, we are realizing our dream of developing New Clark City as the Philippines’ model for future smart cities. This milestone is a product of years of hard work by the government and the private sector to bring in investments in ICT, big data and R&D, among others,” said Bingcang. Under the MOA, the BCDA grants usufructuary rights to the Provincial Government of Tarlac to use the subject property. The land shall establish, develop and institutionalize a hub for agro-industry, research and development, logistics and other complex technological facilities like hyperscale data centers. “It is our pride that New Clark City, a smart and sustainable metropolis, is strategically located in Tarlac. Through this partnership with BCDA, we will be bringing in investments and eventually opening up employment opportunities for the people of Tarlac. Rest assured that the Provincial Government of Tarlac will be here, hand in hand, to support the dreams and aspirations of the BCDA for this next frontier of development,” said Yap. The post New clark city to host 47-ha technology hub appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
NCC hailed as model Smart City
With its best practices centered on improving its future residents’ health and well-being, and promoting smart city features, New Clark City, or NCC, was recently hailed by SCI-Japan, a private sector-led, non-profit organization founded by think tank Mitsubishi UFJ Research & Consulting as a model Smart City. Aside from SCI-Japan, media organization Nikkei, in a forum dubbed “Challenge of Japan’s Smart City Initiative Improving Citizen’s Well-being” cited New Clark City for introducing some of the best practices by utilizing well-being indicators for policy design toward sustainable smart city business. “This forum’s key element is how smart cities should be people-centric, which is at the core of the development concept of New Clark City, making it a model on how cities of the future across the world should be planned and developed,” said Hideki Okada, executive director of Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport & Urban Development. A model for future cities From accelerating smart utilities and sustainable infrastructure to conserving biodiversity, Okada highlighted in his presentation what makes New Clark City development a model for future cities. “Since 2016, JOIN, together with our integral partners BCDA and Surbana Jurong, has been involved in the development of New Clark City into a sustainable metropolis for all. And with this forum, we hope to propel more collaborations with the BCDA in the development not just of New Clark City, but the whole of Clark,” Okada added. In 2018, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority JOIN tapped Surbana Jurong of Singapore for the development of New Clark City. Surbana Jurong has been helping BCDA and JOIN with the detailed design standards and guidelines for New Clark City, which includes its detailed urban and infrastructure design and the Public-Private Partnership framework for the provision of utility services such as water and power. For BCDA President and chief executive officer engineer Joshua Bingcang, the state-run organization is putting the well-being and quality of life at the heart of the development of New Clark City. Rising metropolis He added that BCDA is ensuring that the rising metropolis will improve the quality of life of its citizens by utilizing digital technologies and partnering with global experts in creating smart city solutions. “Our vision for the Philippines’ model for sustainable and inclusive cities, New Clark City in Tarlac, will not be possible without JOIN. Along with other global experts, JOIN helped us with the creation of the master plan for New Clark City,” Bingcang said in a video message. Strict open green space Following global standards, New Clark City instituted a strict open green space to the buildable ratio of 60:40, where 60 percent of the area is green, while the remaining 40 percent is buildable. BCDA also makes sure all of the utilities in New Clark City are prescribed to be green and sustainable. In February 2023, BCDA and the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization of Japan inked a memorandum of understanding for a three-year demonstration project on smart mobility solutions to be implemented in New Clark City and Clark. This will be executed by a group nominated by NEDO, led by Zenmov Inc., a Japan-based information technology solutions provider specializing in the transportation sector, to measure and verify the effectiveness of a transport service system that operates via a cloud-based technology platform. Under the New Clark City master plan, 1.2 million people will live sustainably and inclusively in the metropolis, while the projected employment is over 600,000 workers. The post NCC hailed as model Smart City appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
BCDA, Tarlac government to build techno hub
State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority has partnered with the provincial government of Tarlac for the development of a 47-hectare technology hub in New Clark City......»»
DoTr shifts priority focus on public transport initiatives
Responding to the President’s call to deliver efficient services to Filipinos, the Department of Transportation has committed to shift its focus into developing a public transit-friendly landscape, instead of maintaining the current car-centric setup that privileges the private automobile as a better transportation mode. “The transportation department’s initiatives have shifted focus on public transport, to maximize usage of the country’s limited highways,” the DoTr said on Monday. “The goal is for private vehicle owners to abandon their cars in favor of trains, buses, taxis, bicycles, and even motorcycle taxis,” it added. Despite facing numerous headwinds, the DoTr still described the EDSA Busway implementation as successful. The new system, which is envisioned to be replicated in more populated areas in the country, reduces travel time between Monumento and PITX to more or less an hour. To recall, improving the EDSA busway system was one of the priorities of the DoTr. It plans to introduce new stations and upgrade existing facilities to be universally accessible, gender-responsive, and climate resilient — all aligned with international standards. Active transport nationwide Simultaneously, the DoTr said it will complete its planned 2,400-kilometer bike lane expansion by 2028 to promote active and sustainable transportation. “As an advocate of the environment-friendly transport system, we are pushing for the Active Transport Program where 564 kilometers of bike lanes were built throughout the country with an additional 470 kilometers to be constructed this year,” it added. The DoTr has set out its plans to upgrade and expand existing bike lane and pedestrian walkway networks, and provide better Public Utility Vehicle stops and End-of-Trip cycling facilities. For this year alone, the DoTr will mobilize P932.82 million to build additional 470 kilometers of protected bike lanes across nine regions in the country this year. Airport overhaul underway To boost the country’s tourism industry, the DoTr aims to improve the operations and facilities of our international and even regional airports through the implementation of Public-Private Partnerships to speed up aviation projects. Just last week, Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said the DoTr will publish the Terms of Reference for the solicited bidding to rehabilitate the Ninoy Aquino International Airport by next month so that contract will be awarded as early as December. The National Economic and Development Authority or NEDA, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., approved the solicited bid to privatize the operations of NAIA. NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said the P170.6-billion project will help address the long-standing issues at the country’s main air hub such as congestion and limited aircraft movements that usually cause inconvenience to passengers. “We also have opened to the public the new passenger terminal of Clark International Airport. And to complement the operations in our main gateway, new airport projects in Bulacan and Sangley are being developed,” the DoTr noted. Likewise, the DoTr added that the relaxation of travel restrictions and continued support to recovery initiatives of airlines and other aviation stakeholders have resulted in passenger volume being around 3.2x compared to 2021 figures. Full-year 2022 domestic and international passenger volumes hit 32.3 million vs 7.7 million in 2021. Powering through delays In the railways sector, despite the push backs, the DoTr said it remains optimistic to deliver its promises. “Railways effectively address traffic congestion while providing increased passenger and freight capacity. The DoTr is accelerating the development, upgrade, and construction of big-ticket rail projects to be able to move more people and goods,” the DoTr said. “The DoTr has made substantial headway on several ongoing rail projects with various contracts signed and construction and financing milestones for big-ticket projects North-South Commuter Railway, Metro Manila Subway Project, LRT-1 Cavite Extension, Common Station, MRT-3 Rehabilitation and Maintenance, MRT-4 and other ongoing railway projects,” it added. Despite the slow progress, the Metro Manila Subway Project, which has been at the table for years, is one of the flagship projects the DoTr wants to prioritize. According to Bautista, fulfilling the rail project on time also means fulfilling his promise of providing “a global-standard transport system” to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. With 17 stations and a depot of 30.34 hectares, the civil works for the Metro Manila Subway Project’s two major segments will generate more than 6,000 direct and indirect jobs. Funded by the Japanese government, the subway is a 33-kilometer rail line stretching from Valenzuela City to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City. It will reduce travel time between Quezon City and NAIA from one hour and 10 minutes to just 45 minutes. The post DoTr shifts priority focus on public transport initiatives appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
DHSUD, BCDA eye .5M housing units in New Clark City
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development announced over the weekend that it has partnered with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) in eyeing township developments composed of 500,000 housing units inside the sprawling New Clark City in Tarlac. DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar, BCDA Chairman Delfin Lorenzana, and BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Engr. Joshua Bingcang on July 10 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizing the two agencies’ partnership under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Housing (4PH Program). During exploratory discussions on the initial plans of BCDA for its inclusive housing and residential facilities, Acuzar cited the huge potential of New Clark City in terms of township developments under 4PH that could unlock a wide range of economic opportunities. “This could be the answer to decongestion of surrounding highly-urbanized areas, and also tapping the full economic potential of New Clark City by putting up residential structures, hence, the populace,” Acuzar stressed, citing the vast lands within New Clark City. “There are already government facilities here, we only need to bring in population to spur economic activities. And by putting up decent yet affordable and sustainable housing units, surely, we will attract home buyers,” he added. Lorenzana for his part said the New Clark City is envisioned to be the country's first smart, green, and resilient metropolis, masterfully laid out and highly connected with mixed-use developments and an integrated transport system. This 9,450-hectare greenfield development is being positioned as a world-class city that focuses on liveability and sustainability and is expected to catalyze economic growth in Central Luzon. “A city built from scratch, New Clark City is being developed with the needs of the people at the forefront of our master plan. We believe that New Clark City is one of the ideal sites for the Marcos administration's housing program, having the potential to play a key role in addressing the housing shortage in the country,” the BCDA Chairman said. Acuzar proposed the construction of 500,000 housing units inside New Clark City. Both Chairman Lorenzana and PCEO Bingcang welcomed the idea. Follow-up meetings are set in the coming days between top DHSUD and BCDA officials to explore the plan. "Once fully developed, we expect New Clark City to be home to roughly 1.2 million Filipinos. With the DHSUD as our partner, the BCDA is confident that we will be able to provide future residents with integrated, people-centered, and sustainable mixed-use developments where they can live comfortably,” Bingcang said. The proposed housing sites will benefit residents and workers in Clark, regardless of age, background, and income. It will also provide housing facilities to families affected by government projects in New Clark City, as well as government employees and members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Acuzar thanked the BCDA for its support to the “Pambansang Pabahay” as he reassured BCDA officials of DHSUD’s all-out commitment to the rollout and eventual completion of the housing projects in New Clark City. The post DHSUD, BCDA eye .5M housing units in New Clark City appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Angeles welcomes new BCDA chief
ANGELES CITY — The local government here has welcomed the appointment of Clark International Airport Corporation president and chief executive officer Joshua M. Bingcang as the acting PCEO of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority. According to Mayor Carmelo Lazatin Jr., the appointment of Bingcang as acting PCEO will further speed up development of the flagship projects of the government in the Clark and Subic growth corridor. “With the growth of the two Freeports, we can expect a trickle-down effect on the contiguous areas of Clark and Subic. We expect to gain massive job opportunities for the people of Angeles City,” said Lazatin. Among the projects include the Clark-Subic Railway Project that will provide seamless transport of people and goods between the two growth areas. Earlier, Lazatin said Bingcang’s leadership at CIAC augurs well in the development of the Clark International Airport, now one of the busiest airports in the country. He added that Bingcang is knowledgeable in the developments of the Clark and Subic growth corridor having been senior vice president for Business Development and Operations Group of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority, and head of the New Clark City Project Management Office and SCTEx Services Department. Bingcang had supervised BCDA’s biggest development projects when as former project manager of the Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway Services Department, he supervised the construction and maintenance of the 94-kilometer expressway. He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of the Philippines and a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Holy Angel University. He was appointed to the top CIAC post last 24 April. The post Angeles welcomes new BCDA chief appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
BCDA sole government agency to win Gold Quill award
Of the 395 entries worldwide, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority is the only Philippine government agency that bagged the most coveted 2023 Gold Quill Award of Excellence for its innovative annual report publications in the past three years. By pushing innovation to improve public’s access to information as well as telling stories behind financial data and technical reports to make it more appealing to its audiences, the “One Nation, One Legacy” BCDA annual report series from 2019 to 2021 met the high standards of the International Association of Business Communicators’ Seven-point Scale of Excellence, taking home the Gold Quill Award of Excellence in Publications. “This is not an ordinary feat for the Philippine government. At a time where many people and organizations were overwhelmed, this recognition demonstrates how important impactful, innovative and clear communication is to its stakeholders. We are humbled by this award that puts BCDA among the ranks of the best communicators in the world. Our vow is to continue setting the bar by reporting accurate financial and operational performances that are accessible and engaging to the public,” said BCDA president and chief executive officer Aileen R. Zosa. Deviating from traditional government reports, BCDA’s “One Nation, One Legacy” series went beyond the usual financial statements by including human interest stories and eye-catching infographics and visuals anchored on corporate governance, business development, project management, and corporate social responsibility initiatives to communicate BCDA’s role as a catalyst of national growth and provider of economic opportunities for Filipinos. “We Win As One” (2019) featured New Clark City’s world-class sports complex completed in record time for the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. “We Heal As One'' (2020) focused on BCDA’s role in the whole-of-nation approach in dealing with the pandemic. And lastly, “We Build As One” (2021) highlighted how BCDA exercised political will amid a crippling health crisis to push for the completion of big-ticket infrastructure projects, such as the Clark International Airport terminal. For more than 40 years, IABC’s Gold Quill Awards have recognized and awarded excellence in strategic communication worldwide. The Gold Quill Awards honor the dedication, innovation and passion of communicators on a global scale with a focus on achieving solid business outcomes. Since 2008, more than 5,000 projects have been entered in the Gold Quill Awards. The IABC Gold Quill Awards program recognizes business communication excellence globally, and is acknowledged as one of the most prestigious awards programs in the industry. The post BCDA sole government agency to win Gold Quill award appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
BCDA marks new milestone
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority recently clinched two Gold Awards from the 2023 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards as the agency continues to intensify efforts on uniting people. The BCDA won the award for its innovative storytelling and creative design in the highly prestigious award. The “One Nation, One Legacy” BCDA annual report series from 2019 to 2021 was awarded the Gold Stevie Award for Innovation in Annual Reports. Meanwhile, the annual report of “We Build As One” garnered the Gold Stevie Award for Innovation in Government Publications. According to BCDA president and chief executive officer Aileen R. Zosa, these awards signify additional feathers to BCDA’s cap, three years after winning two bronze medals in the 2020 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards for the 2018 Annual Report, “Clark. It Works. Like A Dream,” and the BCDA external newsletter, “Collective.” She added that the annual report is an important tool to connect the BCDA and its stakeholders as the agency continues to look for ways to make their content more accessible and engaging. “With these publications, we ask our readers to look beyond the data and see how BCDA’s accomplishments are also the accomplishments of the Filipino people. All these, while not forgetting to exercise transparency and accuracy in reporting our financial performance, as is our duty as a government institution,” Zosa said. “We are happy and very honored that the vastly prominent Stevie Awards has recognized our efforts. This inspires us to carry on with our task of ensuring effective communication with our stakeholders, including the military, our investors, and the public,” she added. Adopting elements of a lifestyle magazine both in terms of content and design, BCDA’s One Nation, One Legacy annual report series tells the story of BCDA and how its projects have impacted Filipinos before, during, and after the Covid-19 pandemic. The reports include human-interest stories anchored on corporate governance, business development, project management, and corporate social responsibility initiatives to communicate BCDA’s role as a catalyst of national growth and provider of economic opportunities for Filipinos. “We Win As One” (2019) featured New Clark City’s world-class sports complex completed in record time for the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. “We Heal As One” (2020) focused on BCDA’s role in the whole-of-nation approach in dealing with the pandemic and lastly, “We Build As One” (2021) highlighted how BCDA exercised political will amid a crippling health crisis to push for the completion of big-ticket infrastructure projects, such as the Clark International Airport terminal. The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards are the only business awards program to recognize innovation in the workplace in all 29 nations of the Asia-Pacific region. The post BCDA marks new milestone appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
BCDA seeks solar developers for New Clark City
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority is looking for developers that can put up a 25-megawatt solar power plant in the New Clark City in Tarlac......»»
BCDA, NEDO partner for smart mobility
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority is partnering with a Japanese government agency for a three-year demonstration project on smart mobility solutions to be implemented in New Clark City and its environs......»»
BCDA, DOST put up virology institute
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority and the Department of Science and Technology have committed to work together for the smooth and immediate completion of the five-hectare virology and vaccine Institute of the Philippines in New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac......»»
BCDA, Enterprises SG hold B2B meetings
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority and Singapore’s enterprise development government agency recently held a second round of business-to-business meetings in Singapore to move forward with the implementation of plans and projects for New Clark City......»»
New Clark City poised to be next top tourist haven in Luzon
MANILA - The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is inviting investors to look into opportunities in New Clark City as the agency's biggest land development is positioned to be the next top tourist destination in Luzon.In a statement Thursday, BCDA senior vice.....»»
Zero damages in COVID-19 facilities at NCC after Ulysses - BCDA
NEW CLARK CITY, Tarlac Nov. 14 (PIA) -- Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) reported zero damages in COVID-19 facilities in New Clark City (NCC) after Typhoon Ulysses hit most parts o.....»»
Zero damages in COVID-19 facilities at NCC after Ulysses - BCDA
NEW CLARK CITY, Tarlac Nov. 14 (PIA) -- Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) reported zero damages in COVID-19 facilities in New Clark City (NCC) after Typhoon Ulysses hit most parts o.....»»