Bases Conversion and Development Authority

Also known as BCDA

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is a key government agency responsible for converting former military bases into economic zones and infrastructure projects. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently vetoed several bills aimed at amending BCDA’s charter, citing legal inconsistencies and potential fiscal impacts. BCDA continues to lead major developments like New Clark City and Bonifacio Global City, focusing on road construction, air traffic management, and cultural heritage initiatives.

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Last updated at April 26, 2025.

Recent stories about BCDA

Marcos vetoes BCDA charter amendment over legal conflicts

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has vetoed a bill seeking to amend the charter of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), citing potential conflicts with existing laws and adverse impacts on government fiscal position.
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CAAP, BCDA sign MOA for Clark airport air traffic systems

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) signed an agreement on Tuesday for the operation and maintenance of air traffic systems at Clark International Airport.
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BCDA targets 60 km of New Clark City roads by year-end

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) expects around 60 kilometers (km) of New Clark City road networks to be completed by the end of 2025.
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Marcos vetoes Baguio charter amendments to protect BCDA authority

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has vetoed proposed amendments to the Revised Charter of Baguio City, citing legal inconsistencies and potential risks to the authority of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA).
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CJHDevCo offers to waive P1.42B award for displaced investors

CJH Development Corporation (CJHDevCo) has offered to waive its P1.42-billion arbitral award in exchange for the government recognizing the rights of third-party investors affected by the Camp John Hay takeover.
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Marcos Jr establishes SEI Advisory Council to boost semiconductor industry

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. established an SEI Advisory Council via Administrative Order 31 signed on March 28 to boost the competitiveness and growth of the country's semiconductor and electronics industry.
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BCDA, MIAA sign MOA on Terminal 3 lease, purchase option

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has signed an agreement with the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), increasing Terminal 3's annual lease payment at Ninoy Aquino International Airport to P489 million.
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BCDA completes negotiations with 212 Pampanga landowners for SCMB Railway Project

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) announced on Tuesday that it has completed negotiations with 212 landowners affected by the Pampanga section of the Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) Railway Project.
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P4.8B consortium develops 3,320 affordable housing units in New Clark City

A consortium of South Korean and Filipino companies is investing P4.8 billion to develop an affordable housing complex in New Clark City, with 720 units under the government's 4PH Program.
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BCDA attracts P1B investments in Camp John Hay

Investments in Camp John Hay, a historic mountain destination near Baguio City, have surpassed P1 billion just two months after the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) regained control.
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