Board of Directors

Major General Delfin N. Lorenzana (Ret) was appointed Chairman of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) on 07 July 2022. BCDA is a government-owned corporation tasked with converting former US military bases into modern mixed-use communities.

Prior to this job, Major General Lorenzana was the Secretary of National Defense during the Duterte administration from 2016 to 2022. As Secretary of National Defense, he chaired the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and the National Task Force Against COVID-19.

Major General Lorenzana served as the Defense and Armed Forces Attaché in Washington DC from 2002 to 2004. As Defense Attaché, he oversaw and monitored military bilateral relations between the Philippines and the US on the Visiting Forces Agreement, military exercises, grants, trainings and foreign military sales. In 2002, he helped develop the Terms of Reference for the highly successful Balikatan Exercises between the AFP and the US Pacific Command in Basilan, which aimed to neutralized the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group in southern Philippines. He retied from the military service in October 2004.

Immediately upon retirement, he was designated as the Special Presidential Representative and Head of the Office of Veterans Affairs (OVA) at the Philippine Embassy, Washington DC from 2004 to 2016. His task as OVA Head was to lobby for the grant of benefits to Filipinos who served under the US Army during World War II (WW2). His efforts resulted in the passage of the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund amounting to US$198M which granted a one-time payment to surviving Filipino WW2 veterans and the Congressional Gold Medal for Filipino WW2 veterans.

Major General Lorenzana graduated from the Philippine Military Academy in 1973. He obtained his Master of Business Administration (major in Operations Research) from the Ateneo Graduate School of Business. He earned his Graduate Diploma in Defense and Strategic studies at the Australian National University in Canberra. He likewise underwent seminars for Senior International Leaders at Harvard University and the Crisis Management Course at the US State Department.

His military schooling includes the Infantry Basic Course, the Scout Ranger Course, Airborne Course, the Royal Marines Commando Course in UK, the Infantry Advance Course in Ft Benning USA and the Command and General Staff Course.

In his more than three decades of military service, Major General Lorenzana commanded a Scout Ranger Company, a Scout Ranger Battalion, an Infantry Brigade, the Army Light Armored Brigade and the Army Special Operations Command. He also held staff positions at the Brigade, Army Headquarters, Unified Commands and at the AFP General Headquarters. He served as Instructor of Ranger Tactics and Infantry Tactics at the Scout Ranger Training Unit and at the Infantry School, Army Training Command, respectively.

His awards include the Philippines Presidential Legion of Honor (Degree of Officer), the US Presidential Legion of Honor (Degree of Officer), four (4) Distinguished Service Stars, and three (3) Gold Cross Medals for Gallantry in Combat. As a Secretary of National Defense, Major General Lorenzana received the Order of Lakandula Grand Cross (Bayani) from President Duterte in June 2022. In August 2022, the Indonesian Government conferred on him the Medal of Peace for his crucial role in the successful rescue of Indonesian fisherman in southern Philippines kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf terrorist group in 2019. In June 2023, the Japanese Government conferred on him the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star, for his role in strengthening the Japan-Philippines bilateral relations.

Major General Lorenzana and his wife, Edith, have three daughters, one son and one granddaughter.

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.
 

Director Golez has a highly accomplished and well-decorated career in the naval profession. He has profound experience in the leadership and management of major commands of the Navy— the most recent of which was his almost two-year tour of duty at the helm of the Philippine Navy as its Flag Officer In Command—the highest and most coveted position in the Navy.

He rose to the top command as manager and leader of a 23,000-strong soldier and marine force. His expertise spans naval and maritime operations, intelligence and strategic planning, national security administration, resource allocation, and organizational development. Among his major achievements are his establishment and institution of the Philippine Navy Board of Advisers (a multi-governance sector coalition composed of experts and leaders in various sectors of society), and the conduct of Maritime Security Forums from 2008-2010 in different Naval Forces around the archipelago.

After his naval career, he joined the Energy Development Corporation as Senior Manager for its Security Department since August 2010.

Much of Mr. David Diwa’s work has been devoted to advocating labor rights and trade union, a passion he inherited from his father who worked in a fishing village in Catbalogan, Samar.

In 2010, he was appointed as a labor representative for the National Tripartite Industrial Peace Council under the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Bureau of Labor Relations. During this time, Mr. Diwa helped improve in the formulation of labor and employment policies as part of the said advisory council. He also served as a commissioner for the National Wages and Productivity Commission, also an attached agency of DOLE.    

In 1992, Mr. Diwa was elected general secretary of the Causcus of Independent Unions in the Public Sector, the largest federation of government employees' unions at that time. 

He worked as a consultant for the Philippine Postal Corporation and various non-government organizations (NGOs) which led him to be involved in other specializations such as social welfare, trade and investment policy, energy, environment and consumer protection.  His training at the Center for Research and Communication (now the Uniersity of Asia and the Pacific), proved helpful to be engaged in policy research and advocacy.  In 2005, he was elected Vice Chairman of Lakas Manggagawa labor Center, a moderate group.

He participated in national and international conferences on labor and trade relations such as the 8th ASEAN Regional Tripartite Social Dialogue Conference held in Manila; Regional Conference on Economic Integration & International Trade in Bangkok, Thailand, a leadership program in Nanyang Politechnique University in Singapore; International Labour Organization (ILO) Regional Seminar on Wage Policy in Bali, Indonesia; and the 7th World Assembly, World Movements on Democracy in Lima, Peru. He also participated in study tours in Norway, Sweden, Germany, and in Geneva, all discussing public sector unions.

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.
 

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.  

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.