Bases Conversion and Development Authority

Also known as BCDA

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is a government agency responsible for transforming former military bases into economic development zones, such as New Clark City. BCDA has recently approved the construction of a 31-hectare security complex in New Clark City to support economic growth in Central Luzon while reducing congestion in Metro Manila. Additionally, BCDA provides disaster relief and builds infrastructure like health centers and affordable housing projects to enhance community resilience and accessibility.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

Recent stories about BCDA

BSP's 31-hectare security complex in New Clark City approved

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) construction of a 31.3-hectare security complex in New Clark City has been approved by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA).
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CJHDevCo clarifies integrity, disputes 'distorted narratives' on Camp John Hay development

The Camp John Hay Development Corporation (CJHDevCo) issued a clarification on Wednesday addressing recent articles that questioned its integrity in developing Camp John Hay in Baguio City, calling them 'distorted narratives'.
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BCDA breaks ground on affordable housing project in New Clark City

On Thursday, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) held a groundbreaking ceremony for an affordable housing project in New Clark City as part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino program.
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Free electric shuttles debut at Camp John Hay

Starting July 15, visitors at Camp John Hay in Baguio City will be able to ride free electric vehicle shuttles during a six-month trial period.
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BCDA starts P360M student-athlete dorm in New Clark City

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has commenced construction on a P360-million student-athlete dormitory in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac.
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PSC Chair Gregorio takes oath, pledges to boost Philippine sports

Incoming Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chair John Patrick "Pato" Gregorio took his oath of office at Malacañang Palace on Wednesday.
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Gov adds ComClark's air navigation proposal to PPP pipeline, total now P2.61T

The government has added ComClark Network and Technology Corp.'s resubmitted P31.55-billion unsolicited proposal for managing Philippine air navigation services to the public-private partnership (PPP) pipeline, along with 52 new projects.
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Gov't builds P495M SCTEX-Hermosa interchange

The government is collaborating with NLEX Corp., the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and the local government of Hermosa to build an interchange connecting Hermosa, Bataan, to the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) as part of President Marcos Jr.'s 'Build, Better, More' infrastructure program.
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BCDA remits P5.17B to National Treasury in 2024

On Tuesday, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto announced that the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) remitted P5.17 billion to the National Treasury in 2024.
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BCDA wins court case on Poro Point land claim

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) celebrated a court ruling dismissing Shipside Inc.'s claim to land within the Poro Point Freeport Zone in La Union.
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