Groundbreaking for the planned United States (US) economic security zone in the Philippines could take place within the current Marcos Jr. administration, with the project expected to generate hundreds of thousands of jobs once fully developed, Philippine investment officials said. Officials from...
The United States (US) and the Philippines have selected New Clark City in Tarlac as the site for a 4,000-acre technology economic zone in efforts to rewire global supply chains away from Chinese dominance. Frederick D. Go, who also serves as the country’s investment czar, told Manila Bulletin on...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) denied on Tuesday, Dec. 30, the allegations made by Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste that DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon made budget insertions for flood control projects when he was still head of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA). In...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. slammed the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) model as “a failure” as he warned that strategic military assets lost under the law cannot be replicated. Teodoro made the surprising remark during the closing...
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is partnering with home-grown technology firm CostPlus Inc. to explore renewable energy solutions in New Clark City and other properties managed by the state-run firm. BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Joshua Bingcang said he...
State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is expected to welcome more investments from Japan following an agreement with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), focusing on the creation of new business opportunities for Japanese firms. In a statement on its website,...
Senator Mark Villar has filed a bill mandating comprehensive drone monitoring of all government construction projects as a requirement before any payments can be processed. Senate Bill (SB) No. 1438, titled the "Government Construction Project Transparency and Accountability Act of 2025”,...
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has completed three agreements with the Japanese government and private sector partners to accelerate the development of its thriving economic hubs. In a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the BCDA said these deals aim to advance waste management,...
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said it has yet to receive an updated offer from Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) for its proposed acquisition of the government’s 50-percent stake in Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX). BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)...
Fresh off her historic US Open debut, the state-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) announced that New Clark City will soon feature a world-class tennis facility that Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala and other future stars can call their “home court.” BCDA President and Chief...
For over three weeks now, the news has been centered on the negative: the questionable, if not altogether ghost, flood control project; online gambling; and the recent unceremonious departure of four-star Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III. Yes, Virginia, all these developing...
BAGUIO CITY – A new electric vehicle (EV) shuttle system is expected to ease traffic, cut emissions, and provide free transport for residents, workers, and tourists in Camp John Hay here. Dubbed the “John Hay Loop,” the service will operate three EV units that can carry up to 31 passengers...
