BCDA takes home two Gold Stevie Awards

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has bagged two Gold Awards in the highly prestigious 2023 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards for its innovative annual report publications in the past three years. 

 

Deviating from the usual format of annual reports through innovative storytelling and creative design, the “One Nation, One Legacy” BCDA annual report series from 2019 to 2021 was awarded the Gold Stevie Award for Innovation in Annual Reports. 

 

BCDA statement on the NBI arrest of extortionists using BCDA President’s name for criminal activities

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) commends the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for the arrest of four individuals who were involved in the extortion, forgery, estafa and falsification of public documents for bogus projects.

These unscrupulous individuals were using the name of BCDA President and CEO Aileen R. Zosa to advance their criminal activities. BCDA reiterates that it does not tolerate such nefarious activities, and if discovered will be dealt with severely in accordance with the law.

BCDA, JICA embark on plan for the Philippines’ model Transit-Oriented Developments

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) signed a technical cooperation agreement that will help BCDA develop the areas in and around railway stations being built by the Department of Transportation (DOTr). These sites are located in Fort Bonifacio and will serve as models of the Philippines’ Transit-Oriented Developments (TODs), as well as prototypes of sustainable mixed-use communities with access to high-quality train systems.
 

BCDA launches bids for solar farm project in New Clark City

In another effort to pursue the green and sustainable development of New Clark City, state-owned firm Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is seeking private partners to establish a large-scale solar photovoltaic power plant in this rising metropolis.

The BCDA is inviting all interested private companies to participate in the bid for the long-term lease of a 37-hectare property at the northernmost portion of New Clark City, and the development of a solar farm with a capacity of at least 25 megawatts and an investment of at least Php 1 billion. 

BCDA closes 2022 strong with Php7.53B in remittances to the gov’t

Despite the economic uncertainty and disruption caused by the pandemic, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) delivered a strong financial performance after its remittances to the national government reached Php 7.53 billion in 2022, an increase of Php2.94 billion or 64% from Php 4.59 billion in 2021. This was mainly driven by continuing cash inflows from existing joint ventures, leases, and other income-generating activities of BCDA.

BCDA, NEDO sign agreement on smart mobility project in Clark

Photo caption: Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) President and CEO Aileen R. Zosa (back left) and Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) Executive Director Dr. Shuji Yumitori (back right) sign the memorandum of understanding for a three-year demonstration project on smart mobility technologies to be implemented in New Clark City and its environs. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (fourth from the left) serves as a witness. BCDA photo.

BCDA, DOST vow cooperation for the completion of virology institute

Stressing the urgent need for a national virology center, the heads of Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) have agreed to work together for the smooth and immediate completion of the five-hectare Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines (VIP) in New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac.