Tag: CAPAS
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PSC, BCDA seal landmark deal for New Clark City training hub
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…
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PH Army receives locally designed automated gun mount from DOST
TARLAC–The Philippine Army (PA) on Thursday received an automated weapon system capable of mounting .50 caliber machine guns from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). With the turnover of the locally designed Controller-Operated Battle Ready Armament (COBRA), Filipino troops “will no longer be exposed to heavy fire when operating heavy weapons,” PA commander Lt.…
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UAAP swimming, athletics return to NCC Sports Hub
TARLAC – The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 88 swimming and athletics tournaments will kick off at the New Clark City (NCC) Sports Hub in Capas, Tarlac on Thursday, November 6, 2025. It will be the second straight season that swimming and athletics will be held at the NCC, which also hosted…
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BCDA upskills indigenous farmers through botanical center in New Clark City
NEW CLARK CITY— The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is enhancing the agricultural skills of indigenous farmers in Tarlac through the Ayta Ethno-Botanical Center (AEBC) in New Clark City. Currently in its 14th week, the AEBC program aims to upskill 300 Aeta farmers from Capas and Bamban, Tarlac through hands-on, farm-based training. This initiative…
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P4-B waste-to-energy plant big leap toward PH sustainable dev’t
MANILA – The planned PHP4-billion waste-to-energy (WTE) facility on a four-hectare site in Capas, Tarlac is a significant leap forward in the country’s sustainable development and modern waste management strategies. The agreement was secured by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) with Indian engineering firm Uttamenergy Limited following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s five-day state…
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BCDA seals P4B waste-to-energy deal during PH state visit to India
The Philippines, through the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), secured a Php4-billion (US$70-million) waste-to-energy (WTE) investment with Indian engineering firm Uttamenergy Limited, marking one of the major infrastructure agreements from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s state visit to India. The deal will pave the way for the Philippines’ most advanced WTE facility in New Clark…
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₱𝟵.𝟰𝗕 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱
All illegal drugs burned during a high-profile destruction event led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. were confirmed completely destroyed, with no trace of shabu, marijuana, cocaine, or ecstasy found in the ashes. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency ( PDEA) tested ash samples from four separate burn batches at a facility in Capas, Tarlac. All…
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Marcos witnesses destruction of P9.4-B seized drugs
TARLAC – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday led the destruction of more than PHP9.4 billion worth of seized illegal drugs, at a waste management facility in Capas, Tarlac, saying he wanted to personally witness the full process “from capture to destruction.” “Kailangan tiyakin natin na ‘yung mga nahuhuling drugs ay talagang sinisira at…
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Marcos invites media to witness destruction of seized illegal drugs
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday urged the media to witness the destruction of billions worth of seized illegal drugs to ensure transparency and prevent them from slipping back into the black market. “I would suggest that the press attend that, the destruction of the drugs para makita ninyo (so you can…
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Mga katutubong Aeta, naghain ng petisyon sa DOT
ZAMBALES– Naghain na ng petisyon ang mga lider-katutubo ng Sta. Juliana, Capas, Tarlac at Botolan, Zambales sa Department of Tourism upang ipahinto ang mga aktibidad pang-turismo sa Mt. Pinatubo Crater hanggat hindi pa umano nareresolba ang mga isyu na may kaugnayan sa kompensasyon at karapatan sa lupang ninuno ng mga katutubo sa nasabing lugar. Ang…
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Army light tanks, other modern weapons showcase live-fire capabilities
TARLAC– The Philippine Army (PA) said its Sabrah light tanks, ATMOS self-propelled 155mm howitzers, and newly-procured mortar systems showcased their firepower during the live-fire drills at the Crow Valley Gunnery Range in Capas, Tarlac. The activity is part of the “Battle Phase 2” of the 10-day Combined Arms Training Exercise (CATEX) “Katihan” which started on…
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Major PH Army assets to take part in Capas live-fire drills
Major assets of the Philippine Army (PA) including its newly acquired Sabrah light tanks and ATMOS 155mm self-propelled howitzers will take part in the live-fire phase of Combined Training Exercise “Katihan” which will take place at Camp Edwin Rabina Air Base, Capas, Tarlac this Friday. Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala, in a message to the…
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Senator seeks accountability in botched resale of seized cigarettes
MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday called for accountability within the Bureau of Customs against those involved in the alleged attempt to resale PHP270 million worth of seized contraband cigarettes in Capas, Tarlac. The smuggled cigarettes were reportedly seized from the Port of Subic from July 2021 to June 2022, and were consigned to…
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CA nullifies Tarlac court’s injunction vs. BCDA, CDC
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) welcomes the Court of Appeals’ decision to nullify a Tarlac court’s order that previously prohibited the BCDA and Clark Development Corporation (CDC) from recovering the 100-hectare Kalangitan Sanitary Landfill in Capas, Tarlac. The decision supports the BCDA and CDC’s position that the landfill can no longer operate in…
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DPWH completes road improvement project in Tarlac
TARLAC – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced the completion of a road improvement project that would benefit farmers in an agricultural community in Tarlac. The DPWH said the road project connecting Barangay Sta. Rosa in Concepcion and Barangay Talaga in Capas, Tarlac would enhance the mobility and accessibility of residents. District…
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