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TARLAC – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) have signed a landmark agreement giving national athletes long-term access to the facilities at the New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac.

The New Clark City, which features a world-class athletics stadium and aquatics center, and an Athletes Village, was built for the country’s hosting of the Southeast Asian Games in 2019.

The Athletes Village has 100 fully furnished, air-conditioned rooms designed for triple sharing.

“This partnership is both logical and inevitable: to provide world-class facilities for world-class athletes,” said PSC Chairperson Patrick Gregorio in a news release on Wednesday.

“We are grateful for the strong alignment with BCDA, the ideal partner in recognizing that investments in sports infrastructure and athletes drive economic development as much as national pride,” said Gregorio.

BCDA President and CEO Joshua Bingcang highlighted the synergy between the two agencies.

“We will continue unlocking the full potential of BCDA properties so every training ground becomes a launchpad for future world-class Filipino athletes. By bringing together BCDA’s development engine and PSC’s commitment to Philippine sports, we are turning land into competitive advantage and facilities into platforms for future wins,” said Bingcang, underscoring the shared commitment to maximize government-built facilities for athlete excellence, accountability, and measurable returns on public investment.

Also present during the MOA signing were PSC Commissioner Edward Hayco and BCDA OIC Senior Vice President for Conversion and Development Mark Torres.

“This is truly a partnership made in heaven. BCDA develops and manages high-value land and infrastructure, while PSC ensures these facilities are maximized for the training and development of our national teams,” said Gregorio.

This is the second collaboration between PSC and BCDA in recent months. The Camp John Hay multi‑purpose sports facility in Baguio, jointly undertaken by the two government agencies, will be completed within 18 months, starting in the first quarter of 2026. (PNA)

LANDMARK PARTNERSHIP.The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) signed a memorandum of agreement allowing national athletes to use the facilities at the New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac on Tuesday (Dec. 16, 2025). From left are PSC Commissioner Edward Hayco, PSC Chairperson Patrick Gregorio, BCDA President Joshua Bingcang, and BCDA OIC Senior Vice President for Conversion and Development Mark Torres. (BCDA photo)