The National Academy of Sports (NAS) has broken ground for its Student-Athletes’ Dormitory in New Clark City, marking the third phase of its campus expansion.

Led by NAS Executive Director Assoc. Prof. Francis Carlos Diaz, the project will feature a 12,490-square-meter facility capable of accommodating up to 400 student-athletes.

The dormitory will include a dining hall and kitchen, laundry and utility areas, recreational spaces, and a roof deck. It is targeted for completion and operation by 2027.

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) Group, led by President and CEO Joshua M. Bingcang, joined the groundbreaking ceremony along with NAS Board members Commission on Higher Education Commissioner Desiderio R. Apag III, representing Chairperson Shirley Agrupis; Department of Education Undersecretary Malcolm S. Garma, representing Secretary Sonny Angara; and Philippine Sports Commission Chairperson Patrick “Pato” Gregorio.

“With this project, our student-athletes will have more time for their studies and greater focus on their sports programs,” Bingcang said.

The dormitory is expected to provide student-athletes with a more conducive environment to study, train, recover, and develop their athletic potential.

The NAS campus expansion is part of the Marcos administration’s efforts to strengthen sports development through investments in training facilities and support systems for Filipino athletes. (BCDA PR)