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WE

HEAL
AS
ONE
Message from the
President of the Philippines
TABLE OF CONTENTS Forces despite all the challenges that we
face as a nation. With your aid, the AFP was
08 WE HEAL AS ONE
able to efficiently deliver the services and
teamwork makes the dream work
building quarantine and covid-19 treatment facilities protection that our people justly deserve.
inside clark
never let a crisis go to waste The BCDA’s infrastructural and opera-
BCDA: service beyond expectations tional resources, particularly in New Clark
pba bubble: the first sports bubble in asia
City, have played a vital role in providing
a safe haven for our fellow Filipinos, along
WE HEAL AS ONE
The year 2020 was fraught
18 BCDA'S ROLE IN THE WHOLE-OF-NATION APPROACH
THE POWER OF VOLUNTEERISM
OPLAN KALINGA: an inter-agency alliance
with much-needed medical interventions,
with unprecedented challenges THE PERFECT ALLIANCE quarantine procedures and the systematic
that brought many economies repatriation of our overseas Filipino work-
to all-time lows as a series of 24 CLARK: IT WORKS. LIKE A DREAM. ers. Its time-tested and competent lead-
lockdowns rippled across the A MASTERPIECE OF FILIPINO ARCHITECTURE
FEDEX AND EMIRATES' SHOW OF CONFIDENCE IN CLARK ership has also enabled a highly efficient,
globe. A RAY OF HOPE AMIDST UNCERTAINTY whole-of-nation approach in implementing
HILTON WELCOMES TRAVELERS TO CLARK
Despite the gaps and restrictions, BUILD FOR OPPORTUNITY, PREPARE FOR PROGRESS our core Test, Trace and Treat (T3) strategy
BCDA helped businesses and A FIRST IN VIROLOGy in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
projects to continue, all the ACCESS ROADS TO NEW CLARK CITY
A clear end to the current pandemic
while initiating the construction
of life-saving facilities and, more 38 BUILDING A PROGRESSIVE PHILIPPINES is not yet in sight, but with the sustained
SUBIC-CLARK RAILWAY
importantly, instilling in the LUZON BYPASS INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT efforts of the BCDA, our government has
hearts of many the spirit of hope someone to count on during these uncertain
amidst difficulty, and healing for
all in the face of great adversity.
42 SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES: times. May you continue to work with our
BUSINESSES OF THE FUTURE, JOBS OF TOMORROW My warmest greetings to the Bases private partners in creating opportunities
NEXT-LEVEL GROWTH Conversion and Development Authority for our nation to cope and fully recover.
ABOUT THE COVER TOWNSHIPS AS ENGINES OF THE FUTURE
(BCDA) as it publishes its 2020 Annual
Medical frontliners and volunteers
52 CITIES OF GROWTH Report. Mabuhay kayong lahat.
during the send-off for OFW THE CULTURAL HUB OF FORT BONIFACIO
COVID-19 survivors at the We Heal The COVID-19 pandemic was un-
A TOWNSHIP AND A CITY
As One Center Philippine Arena SEAMLESS INTEGRATION doubtedly the single most defining event
on June 20, 2020. FILIPINO PRIDE of 2020 that affected the entire nation,
ON THE ROAD TO BCDA DEVELOPMENTS
and I appreciate the BCDA’s immedi-
66 GREAT PARTNERSHIPS ARE BUILT ON SHARED VISIONS ate, absolute and judicious response in
the wake of massive disruption to the
72 CSR: SHARING, GIVING, AND KEEPING HOPE ALIVE
lives of millions of our countrymen.
RODRIGO R. DUTERTE
President
76 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE I also recognize the efforts of the agency Republic of the Philippines

2020 ANNUAL REPORT in carrying out its primary mandate of sup-


82 FINANCIAL REPORT porting the modernization of our Armed

BCDA 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 3


1
Message from the Frontliners at the temporarily
Chairman converted government build-
ing turned quarantine facility
in New Clark City prepare for
BOUNCE BACK the arrival of patients

BETTER AS 2

ONE NATION A soldier recovers from


COVID-19 at the We Heal
As One Center in the
GREGORIO D. GARCIA III
Philippine Arena
BCDA Chairman
Inaugurating an airport
terminal during the As we continue on, all of us 3
pandemic in BCDA are guided by our BCDA staff assists in
mantra: Bounce back better. transporting oxygen 1
There is something to be tanks for the quarantine
said about the dedication of facility in New Clark City
Humans of BCDA
the people who made sure
that the construction of the Behind every achievement
and win this year are the are met and that they are
world-class terminal at Clark
International Airport was passionate Humans of BCDA. protected as they work.
finished ahead of schedule, It is easy to see their spirit and
dedication in the results and Nobody is safe until
despite some delays owing to
the fact that COVID-19 was numbers. BCDA’s Annual everybody is safe
spreading like wildfire across Report for the year 2020 is The country knows the role
the nation. And it is a beauti- a testament to the hard work that BCDA played in help-
ful airport—not just in terms and sacrifices of our people, ing the government deal
of infrastructure but also in as well as our partners, loca- with the COVID problem.
the way it operates and the tors, and those we have Our efforts are not limited

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technology and state-of-the- worked with. We share with
hile we recognize art features that make it run. to achieving our organiza-
you the story of a couple who tion’s goals, but we gave our
that the year 2020
was indeed one of the We must prepare for experienced BCDA’s care best to help the country heal
most difficult years in recent recovery and commitment in New as one.
memory, we at BCDA knew As the entire organization Clark City.
Because every crisis is 2
that we couldn’t surrender to buckled down to work, we an opportunity, we have
Our people’s safety is
the pandemic. While Asia—and never let go of the thought
paramount learned that we should never
the whole world almost—were that there is life after COVID-
We never could have achieved waste a crisis. Our chal-
at pause, we continued to work 19 and that we need to plan
what we did if it were not for lenges offer us a chance to
and to pursue the completion for this future as early as now.
the people. The spirit we improve, to build character,
of our projects. While imple- This forward-looking attitude
brought to the organiza-
menting strict health and safety allows us to ask ourselves this become stronger, and learn
tion in the beginning never
protocols, we found ways and question: What kind of life is from mistakes. In the midst
wavered even during the
means to ensure that we did it going to be? We can’t let the of the ongoing pandemic,
peak of our pandemic expe-
not neglect our properties, pandemic stop us; instead, we BCDA will continue to
vast as they are. BCDA was need to see our situation as rience. And because they are
most important, we always forge ahead—with an abun-
humming like it was business- a challenge and find ways to
as-usual, especially for our loca- adapt and, yes, to live with prioritize our people’s safety dance of caution—so we can
tors who continued to operate COVID-19 if that is what it and well-being. We strive to bounce back better as one
despite the gaps and limitations. takes to survive and thrive. make sure that their needs organization, as one nation.
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Message from the
President and CEO

ACTION
AMID
DISRUPTION current operational capacity of Php11.12 billion for the repli- Despite the physical and
VIVENCIO B. DIZON 4.2 million passengers annually, cation of military facilities for logistical challenges of the
BCDA President and CEO the new terminal will add the benefit, advantage, and
Building public health as many as 2,000 cases of pandemic, revenues from
resilience COVID-19 testing per day. another 8 million passengers comfort of all three services of BCDA’s Asset Disposition
From a bustling venue that The Virology Science per year. It will also solidify the AFP—the Philippine Army Program increased, a mani-
served as the epicenter of and Technology Institute Clark’s role of spearheading (PA), the Philippine Air Force festation of the unrelenting
the 30th South East Asian of the Philippines (VIP) was economic growth in Central (PAF), and the Philippine Navy commitment to our mandate.
Games in 2019, New Clark drawn up in partnership with Luzon, creating millions (PN). Some of the most import- By unlocking the value of
City transformed into a safe the Department of Science of jobs and bolstering the ant replication projects include properties, a number of major
haven for those impacted and Technology (DOST) and Philippine tourism industry the PAF General Hospital, PAF plans and agreements with
by the COVID-19 pandemic. placed on the government’s as a centerpiece of our govern- Housing and other airmen’s our partners pushed through
The Athletes’ Village became list of flagship infrastructure ment’s seminal “Build, Build, facilities in Villamor Air Base, and continue to develop, such
home to a different kind of projects, to rise in New Clark Build” infrastructure program. the PA Officers’ Quarters and
as the Bonifacio South Pointe
modern-day hero—our repa- City in 2021. And because I Hospital, and the AFP Housing
joint venture with SM Prime
triated and stranded overseas was entrusted with the criti- Supporting the Armed Facility at the Joint Military
Holdings, Inc.; the sale of a
Filipino workers (OFW) from cal task of being deputy chief Forces Assistance Group (JUSMAG)
prime North Bonifacio utility
all over the globe. Over a implementer and “testing We are proud to report that in area in Fort Bonifacio.
lot to the Energy Development
thousand OFWs enjoyed free czar” of the COVID-19 National only four years under the Dute- We have been working
Corporation; BCDA’s part-
and comfortable board and Task Force (NTF), all these rte administration, BCDA has closely with the Department
nership agreement with Fort
lodging as they completed the developments are extremely contributed a total of Php17.81 of National Defense (DND)
Bonifacio Development Corpo-

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mandatory 14-day quarantine important to capacitate the billion to its primary benefi- for the relocation and repli-
before heading back to their country’s long-term resilience ciary, the Armed Forces of the cation of the Army Support ration; and the existing lease
he year 2020 was unpre-
cedented in terms of the respective hometowns. against public health crises. Philippines (AFP)—already Command (ASCOM) and and other joint venture agree-
challenges our agency In response to Republic surpassing the Php13 billion Security Services Unit (SSU) at ments on Metro Manila land
faced, but thanks to the well-es- Act No. 11469 or the Bayanihan Soaring to new heights final total remittances of the Camp Aquino in Tarlac. Also under BCDA’s stewardship.
tablished foundations of an to Heal as One Act, the New We are finally closer to previous administration. Total underway is the relocation of Because the story of the
efficient organization, capable Clark City amenities were realizing the vision of a truly proceeds of the Asset Dispo- PAF housing and community Filipino is one of persever-
leadership, ample resources, further utilized as medical world-class and highly effi- sition Program since its start facilities to New Clark City and ance, we have survived and
and strong synergies with our treatment and isolation facili- cient airport that will help in May 1993 until end-2020 their operational facilities to continue to thrive amid the
partners in both the public and ties, along with the repurposed decongest the Ninoy Aquino have reached Php112.28 Clark. Among projects in the pandemic. We have evolved
private sector, we not only over- ASEAN Convention Center International Airport in Metro billion, a five-percent increase pipeline are new residences our SEA Games battle cry to a
came them but also managed in the Clark Freeport Zone, Manila with the completion of compared to the period of and community facilities for reassuring hymn that keeps us
to thrive amid the COVID-19 providing accommodations for the Clark International Airport May 1993 to December 2019. the Navy and the Marines to be strong throughout these chal-
pandemic. We were able to more than 10,000 individuals. New Passenger Terminal Thus far, the AFP has received located at the site of the Boni- lenges. In the prayer that “We
deliver not only on our mandated A Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Building (CRK–NPTB) ahead of a total of Php49.19 billion, facio Naval Station (BNS), and Heal As One,” we realize that
duties but even on the additional molecular laboratory was built schedule—all despite the logis- Php38.07 billion of which the new headquarters of the we are still united after all, in
roles and tasks that were asked in record time of less than two tical challenges imposed by the is earmarked for the AFP Philippine Marine Corps at a common goal to help each
of us in this extraordinary time. weeks in order to accommodate COVID-19 pandemic. From the Modernization Program and the Bataan Technology Park. other and rebuild the nation.

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Teamwork
Makes the
Dream
Work

N
ew Clark City was still fresh from its Village was a brand new facility and there were Clark's frontliners attend to the needs of repatriated Filipinos staying
successful hosting of the 2019 South East no sporting events happening anyway, so every- at The Mansion
Asian (SEA) Games when the COVID-19 one thought it was the perfect venue.” CLARK TASK FORCE
SAFE HAVEN’S PARTNERS
pandemic was declared in February 2020
and the Philippines, along with the rest of the △ Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging
Arrivals Working together their respective home prov-
Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID)
world, faced unprecedented challenges mainly From China, our OFWs and OFs landed in The city governments of Ange- inces and cities. While wait-
△ Department of Health (DOH)
in the areas of public health and economics. Clark International Airport (CRK) on Febru- △ Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) les and Mabalacat, the provin- ing for the local government
The national government needed quaran- ary 8, and stayed in quarantine in New Clark △ Department of Tourism (DOT) cial government of Tarlac and units (LGUs) to ease quaran-
tine facilities for the returning overseas Fili- City for 14 days. The second batch of returning △ Department of Transportation (DOTr) Pampanga, and the locators tine restrictions, the stranded
pinos and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) Filipinos—445 crew members and passengers △ Department of the Interior and Local inside Clark, including hotels OFWs were given free accom-
from Hubei, China, which prompted the Bases who came from the MV Diamond Princess Government (DILG) within and outside of the Clark modation—including meals
Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA)
△ Department of Public Works and Freeport Zone (CFZ), joined the and basic necessities—in vari-
cruise ship arrived on February 25, likewise Highways (DPWH)
to act quickly and work with various govern- efforts and did their share to ous facilities inside CFZ. The
staying in the Athletes’ Village for the manda- △ Overseas Workers Welfare help those who needed support. Mansion hotel, for example,
ment agencies to open New Clark City’s Athletes’ tory quarantine period. BCDA provided free Administration (OWWA)
Tarlac Governor Susan Yap, opened its doors to the stranded
Village to the first batch of returning Filipinos. accommodations throughout their stay. △ Department of Social Welfare and
Pampanga Governor Dennis travelers until the last batch
The Athletes’ Village is a five-storey residential Development (DSWD)
Pineda, Mabalacat City Mayor was sent home on June 7, 2020.

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space that was used to house athletes, officials, Cooperation Crisostomo Garbo, Angeles BCDA President and Chief
and international volunteers during the 2019 Clark was then declared a safe haven, convening ask Force Clark Safe City Mayor Carmelo Lazatin, Executive Officer Vivencio B.
SEA Games. It has 525 rooms, 95 of which are a team of volunteers from BCDA, the private Haven was created to Jr., Porac Mayor Jaime Capil, Dizon led the group’s quick and
for persons with disabilities (PWDs). sector, and other government agencies that respond to the crisis and Capas Mayor Reynaldo proactive action to address the
were going to work together to address the brought on by the Catacutan provided valuable pressing and unprecedented
Preparations nation’s needs during a most difficult time. pandemic. It is composed of support to the cause. It was a needs of the public at that time.
Arrey Perez, BCDA’s vice president for Business This coming together is also a testament to volunteers from the subsid- beautiful partnership between Eventually, on May 1, 2020, he
Development, said that it was a difficult period iaries, Clark Development the public and private sectors was appointed as deputy chief
New Clark City’s resilience and ability to
for everyone because people didn’t understand Corporation (CDC), Clark for the benefit of the Filipinos. implementer of the National
respond to crisis, indeed, a huge part of New
International Airport Corpo- Action Plan against COVID-19.
what they were dealing with at the time. After Clark City’s vision. But the work did not stop ration (CIAC), and Luzon Helping out He was also appointed as the
representatives from the national government there—BCDA’s commitment to help with the International Premier chief testing czar and chief coor-
By March 2020, more than 200
inspected the site, “we set it up—we were also nation’s repatriation efforts continues. Provid- Airport Development (LIPAD) Filipinos, mostly OFWs, had dinator of the Test, Trace, Treat
scared, I thought it was the Apocalypse—but ing the country’s very first quarantine facility Corporation, the company been stranded at the CRK, due (T3) Program—on top of his
we had people clean and prepare the rooms and was just the beginning of a long journey that handling the operations and to the strict implementation role as presidential adviser on
the whole property,” Perez added. “The Athletes’ is all about cooperation, unity, and healing. maintenance of the airport. of the quarantine protocols in Flagship Programs and Projects.

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1
Frontliners assigned at
the Asean Convention
Center conduct a dry run in
preparation for the opening
of the quarantine facility

2
Construction of bed
partitions at the
government office building
in New Clark City Dr. Menchie Dobles
(leftmost), manager of
the Health and Sanitation
Department of CDC,
compliments the staff
members who worked
in shifts to serve the
1 patients. “The teams were
amazing—they maintained
a positive attitude in the
face of stressful situations,”
she says.

couldn’t get through the checkpoints. So we took the new infrastructure, hence the ability to
Building it upon ourselves to find people who were very
brave. And so in April, a month after the first
manage today’s and the future competitiveness
needs of the country.” It’s been built to become
Quarantine Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine the ideal space for public-private sector

and COVID-19
(ECQ ) was implemented, we already had the collaborations that will uplift the nation.
facilities.”

Treatment
In accordance with the Bayanihan to Heal Taking care of patients and frontliners
as One Act (Republic Act No. 11469), BCDA worked The quarantine and COVID-19 treatment

Facilities
together with the DPWH and the IATF-EID to facilities were placed under the management
2
repurpose large-scale structures into quarantine of the CDC Health and Management Office,

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and COVID-19 treatment facilities. The facilities with BCDA and CDC volunteers serving
e studied China’s quarantine work, so with support from the DOH’s Health were called the We Heal as One Centers, as part as additional manpower. The healthcare
facilities, followed the guid- Emergency Management Bureau (HEMB), we of the national government’s Test, Trace, Treat workers assigned to these facilities were fairly
ance of the World Health came up with a design to accommodate 150 beds,” (T3) program. These facilities helped in isolating compensated and provided free lodging within
Organization (WHO), and Perez said. “We also converted two government suspected and probable COVID-19 patients, and
CFZ. Through the facilities in New Clark City
sought help from the DOH and some architects office buildings in New Clark City to provide in decongesting hospitals in Metro Manila and
and Clark, 24/7 medical care and assistance
specializing in hospital design to come up with more than 600 beds.” other parts of Luzon.
were given to more than 10,000 patients. The
plans for the quarantine and treatment facili-
ties,” Perez explained. The group then showed Overcoming limitations The nation's city facilities’ administrative teams also did their
the plans to IATF and implemented them right During those first weeks of the pandemic, it Sylvester Wong, vice president for strategies best to provide all patients and healthcare
away when they received the go-signal. was not easy to build large-scale facilities and and development for AECOM, the firm that workers free meals and Internet connection.
The task force looked at the available facil- come up with efficient processes and systems conceptualized the Comprehensive Integrated Two of the built facilities were eventually
ities and open spaces to see which ones could be such as what the task force managed to create. Master Development Plan for New Clark City, placed under the management of Pampanga
converted into tent cities, isolation wards, and Perez said, “We were the only ones going said, “New Clark City is the first city that is (government buildings in New Clark City)
quarantine facilities. “We looked at the Asean around, people were staying home—there were ‘the nation’s city’ and as such, it can pivot to under Gov. Pineda, and Tarlac (Athletes’
Convention Center (ACC) and decided it would no suppliers and no contractors because they answer the needs of the whole nation. It has Village) under Gov. Yap and Mayor Catacutan.

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1
Senator Richard J. 1
Gordon, PRC chairman
and CEO, inspects
the PRC molecular
laboratory in Clark

2
UP-PGH Polyclinic
in New Clark City
1

22

Inside Clark 1 Clark's frontliners get ready to


welcome the PBA bubble delegation
at the Quest Plus Conference hotel
A MOLECULAR LABORATORY
2 Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort
AND MEDICAL FACILITY 2
opened its doors in December 2020

T Never Let a Crisis


he Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Molecular On June 19, 2020, Senator Richard Gordon,
Laboratory was built in Clark in less than chairman and CEO of PRC, visited the
two weeks. Through the joint efforts of
BCDA, PRC, CDC, CIAC, and Megawide-
laboratory. He was joined by PCEO Dizon,
Governor Pineda, Governor Yap, Bamban Go to Waste
GMR Construction JV, Inc. (MGCJV), the Mayor Jose Antonio Feliciano, Mabalacat

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City Mayor Crisostomo Garbo, Metropolitan hile many places in Asia were at pause everyone knew about the work going on at Clark
facility became operational on May 8, 2020.
Manila Development Authority (MMDA) because of the pandemic, Clark continued
It has two reverse transcription polymerase International Airport to finish the new terminal
General Manager Undersecretary Jose Arturo
chain reaction (RT-PCR) machines, which can to operate. There were gaps and struggles but building.
Garcia, and then CDC president and CEO Noel
process up to 2,000 tests per day. This contributed the whole group prioritized business continuity The presence of these locators, coupled
Manankil, among others.
largely to meeting the targeted number of tests alongside health and safety for all. with the success of the Philippine Basketball
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH)
The locators were some of the biggest Association (PBA) bubble, increased investor
at the time, which was 50,000 tests per day. also operates a polyclinic within New Clark
City, just two minutes away from the Athletes’ contributors to the sustained economic activities confidence and helped resuscitate the economy,
The lab is also being used to process RT-PCR
Village. The clinic is equipped with a 24-hour of BCDA and its subsidiaries during a very especially the tourism sector, one of the year’s
samples taken from individuals staying at the We challenging time. In April 2020, for instance,
emergency room facility, primary care and worst-hit industries.
Heal as One Centers. It has definitely increased Yokoisada Philippines Corporation (YPC), a BCDA’s efforts in New Clark City to face the
sports medicine facilities, an imaging center
Pampanga and the region’s capacity for testing locator inside CFZ, announced their plans realities brought about by the pandemic, along
(for X-ray and ultrasound), a diagnostic
as it helps to strengthen the government’s laboratory, and a pharmacy. The polyclinic to expand and produce around 2 million face with the stability of its subsidiaries, reflected
ongoing implementation of expanded targeted provided medical care and assistance to the masks a month. The Hilton Clark Sun Valley New Clark City’s core vision of developing a
testing, particularly in Central Luzon. quarantined individuals inside New Clark City. Resort opened in December 2020. Of course, sustainable, inclusive, and resilient metropolis.

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Magnolia (right) with
Rolando I. Navarrete Jr., Task The team Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings
Force Clark Safe Haven's celebrates their championship at the end of
airport and hotel Asia's first ever sports bubble held in Clark.
coordinator and team
lead for repatriation
of returning overseas

PBA
Filipinos.

BCDA
SERVICE BEYOND EXPECTATIONS
BUBBLE
THE FIRST SPORTS BUBBLE IN ASIA

A
MAGNOLIA YRASUEGUI
Station Manager, DXFE Davao (FEBC)
fter months of strict
(Locally stranded individual quarantined at community quaran-
The Mansion hotel in 2020)
tines and travel restric-
tions, Clark took the

M y husband and I arrived from the were not easy but BCDA made it easy for us. first step towards “a semblance
States on March 15, 2020. NAIA was Before going home, we were also of normalcy” by opening the
already closed so we rebooked a flight to constantly updated about the status of PBA bubble in October 2020.
Clark because we figured we could fly to our flight. They arranged for everything and The bubble observed strict
Davao from there. But Mayor Sara Duterte were even there at dawn to pick us up on health and safety protocols
announced that Davao was not accepting the day we left for Davao. Going home was a to ensure that all partici-
any more flights from Clark so we had to seamless process—the buses were assigned, pants remained COVID-free approval of the IATF-EID and two weeks. Throughout the
stay in a hotel, thinking that the delay would we were given food after check-in, and the throughout PBA’s 45th season. got things started by safely season, a total of 25 people per
only take a few days. But the situation got flight was free, courtesy of the Davao LGU. Weeks before the PBA bringing the PBA delegation team franchise were allowed
worse and we were stranded in Clark due to
I am thankful to Sir Vince Dizon who bubble was opened, former into Clark—all 350 people inside the bubble. Once inside,
gave personal, hands-on support to us. Pampanga vice governor and from players, coaches, and the delegates were prohibited
the full lockdown. Our hotel expenses were
He is not THE Vince Dizon, but a fellow congressman Joseller “Yeng” staff were billeted at the from leaving the premises.
not exactly cheap so after more than a
Filipino who loved us and went out of his Guiao, head coach of PBA Quest Plus Conference Center
week, we were already running out of funds. According to the rules, anyone
way to help us. He used to come over on team NLEX, had vouched for located within the Filinvest
I am thankful that we met someone who went against safety proto-
weekends, bringing pizza for everyone— Clark as the perfect venue Mimosa+ Leisure City inside
from BCDA at that point and they adopted cols would face a Php100,000
you would see him there all the time. for the PBA’s 45th season. He
us and took good care of us. We were even the Clark Freeport Zone. Lohas fine and a one -month
I also noticed that, in BCDA, it was cited three reasons for this:
picked up from our hotel and brought Hotel also opened its doors suspension, without pay.
always the higher-ups who were on the 1) the available rooms could
to The Mansion and we stayed there for to 100 crew members from Th e g a m e s , wh i c h
frontlines, picking people up from the accommodate all the 12 teams
more than two months until our flight airport, etc. I found out that they chose to of the PBA and other staff; 2) the television network TV5. were played at the Ange-
to Davao in the first week of June 2020. do it that way because they did not want to Clark is gated, which makes All guests had to undergo les University Foundation
I treated it as an extended vacation— expose their rank-and-file workers to the it easier to implement health COVID-19 tests before enter- gym, were held seven days
the amenities were great, we had aircon, risks so they can be with their families. That and safety protocols; and 3) ing the premises and upon a week, with two games per
Wi-Fi, cable, free food, and free accommo- kind of leadership made such an impact it is close to Metro Manila. check-in. They were also day. The pioneering bubble
dation. We didn’t have to spend anything on me and I realized that these are lead- As soon as BCDA and required to use the StaySafe. season ended on December 9,
during our stay. The food was enough and it ers worth emulating. In my book, they went the PBA reached an agree- ph contact tracing application 2020, with Barangay Ginebra
always arrived on time. Those two months over and beyond what was expected of them. ment, the latter secured the and undergo swab testing every emerging as the champion.

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BCDA’S
ROLE
IN THE
WHOLE-
OF-NATION
APPROACH
BCDA’S ROLE IN THE WHOLE-OF-NATION APPROACH

1
BCDA supports the aggressive
community testing initiative
by deploying volunteers to
assist in the operation of mega
swabbing centers and mobile
swabbing facilities

2
Members of the Task Force
Clark Safe Haven receive
stranded repatriated OFWs at
The Mansion

THE VOLUNTEERS' TASKS


△ Secure housing for people
arriving at the Clark
International Airport
△ Repatriate OFWs past
border controls back to 2
their homes in Visayas and
Mindanao
△ Take charge of swabbing in Development Arrey A. Perez was supplying the COVID-19
New Clark City and help out
had their work cut out for effort in New Clark City with
in Metro Manila
them. Department of Health
1 △ Support the Aggressive
(DOH) Secretary Francisco
60 volunteers, and then 100.
Community Testing (ACT) When the government began
initiatives of the Philippine Duque III and Foreign Affairs issuing out rapid passes (to

W hen the World Health As part of the ECQ Coast Guard (PCG), the Secretary Teodoro Locsin, get through city borders), the

THE POWER OF
Organization (WHO) restrictions, inter-city travel Philippine National Police, Jr. had asked BCDA for help BCDA volunteers were among
declared the COVID-19 in Luzon was suspended, the Armed Forces of the in dealing with the arrivals. the first ones to get them.
outbreak as a public health as well as transportation in Philippines, and the Bureau “The problem was, every-
From construction of
emergency of international and out of the island. This of Fire Protection one was scared because, back
swabbing facilities (and

VOLUNTEERISM
concern, it triggered the repa- was troubling news particu- △ Man mega swabbing then, there was still little
centers at the SM Mall of later on, of quarantine facil-
triation of overseas Filipino larly for the OFWs who had information globally about
arrived at Clark International Asia Arena, Ninoy Aquino ities) to their operations,
workers (OFWs). However, what COVID-19 was,” said
Airport in New Clark City Stadium, and the Philippine Perez. “There were no suppli- BCDA was on top of it all.
the ones who arrived in the
Arena By December 2020,
Philippines in March 2020 as the lockdown began. The ers nor contractors because
△ Assist PCG’s ACT mobile BCDA’s swabbing volun-
found the entire Luzon island ones whose homes were no one wanted to go out. And
teams in mobile test booths teers had helped test
under enhanced community outside Tarlac had no means outside Metro Manila no one was adept at attending
quarantine (ECQ ). President to get there. They were stuck meetings over Zoom yet. So 6 6 6 ,6 9 6 i n d iv i d u a l s .
△ Help with waste disposal,
Duterte had ordered the in the airport temporarily. janitorial services, food we took it upon ourselves.” W h o w o u l d h ave
ECQ on March 16, 2020 catering The BCDA employees whose thought that a relentless
over the island, home to BCDA steps up △ Aid in procurement of homes were in Metro Manila pandemic would be the
more than 57 million, to try Consequently, BCDA President necessities for isolation were the first to volunteer. setting for the heroism of
to ease the rising cases of and CEO Vivencio B. Dizon and facilities Initially, there were less than BCDA’s volunteers, led by
COVID-19 in the Philippines. Vice President for Business five of them. Eventually, BCDA their president, Vince Dizon?

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Ground operations of
Oplan Kalinga BCDA’S ROLE IN THE WHOLE-OF-NATION APPROACH

1 2
StaySafe.ph app A mobile swabbing
is launched on facility set up at the
September 3, 2020. Quezon City Memorial
Circle for Grab drivers
and public utility
vehicle drivers

1
Oplan
Kalinga 2

AN INTER-AGENCY ALLIANCE
MAJOR SUCCESSES
T The Perfect
here was a surge of Secretary Mark Villar over- Capital Region, there were △ Procured millions of testing kits
COVID-19 cases in saw patient isolation efforts; accredited facilities, as well, in △ Constructed new laboratories, increasing
June 2020, so the
government stepped
and Health Undersecretary
Leopoldo Vega took on the
the Cordillera Administrative
Region, Region 4A, and Alliance testing to 30,000 daily
Free RT-PCR (reverse transcription polymerase
chain reaction) swab testing for around 60,000

T
up isolation efforts, which role of “treatment czar.” Davao. Most of these facilities ask Force test, trace, treat (T3) was initi- Grab drivers. Eventually, this was extended by
eventually became known were used for asymptomatic ated in April 2020 by the Inter-Agency Task national testing czar Vivencio B. Dizon to include
as Oplan Kalinga. Oplan Mandatory isolation and mild cases. By the end Force–National Task Force (IATF-NTF) and jeepney, tricycle, and bus drivers.
Kalinga is headed by the Oplan Kalinga’s main objec- of April, the facilities were DOH, with support from the Asian Development △ Built major quarantine facilities nationwide
tive was to isolate the positive Bank (ADB). Overseen by its chief coordinator, Ingat Angat: a national campaign meant to isolate
Department of Health (DOH), running with an average
COVID-19 patients
Department of Tourism cases from the rest of their occupancy rate of 81 percent. BCDA President Dizon, the funding, opera-
△ Carried out digital contact tracing nationally­
(DOT), Department of the communities. The group “Oplan Kalinga worked tions, and logistics were led by the private sector StaySafe.ph: an online contact tracing app
Interior and Local Government achieved this by tapping because of inter-agency through large private conglomerates, including created by Manila-based developer Multisys.
(DILG), Metropolitan Manila hotels to serve as isolation cooperation,” said Perez. Ayala, Filinvest, Megaworld, and Vista Land. △ Built consumer confidence to reopen the
Development Authority facilities. “Since tourism was “Some government agencies economy

T3'S GAME PLAN


closed, hotels were eager to that weren’t supposed to be Ingat Angat Tayong Lahat is a private sector-
(MMDA), and BCDA.
involved still pitched in. BCDA, funded multimedia campaign, which aims to
By this time, the govern- open up,” said Perez. This was encourage consumer confidence. It is led by
in addition to the isolation the Department of Tourism,
ment had already determined McDonald’s Philippines’ managing director Margot
MMDA—it wasn’t part of our Increase contact tracing and testing
the high-priority aspects facilities already constructed Torres.
tasks to be involved. Under the
of their containment effort under the initiative of BCDA. △ Procured, stored, and rolled out COVID-19
law, it was only supposed to Determine and fulfill the urgent vaccines to millions of Filipinos
and appointed “anti-COVID By April 2021, Oplan be the Department of Health, requirements for polymerase chain T3’s communications team, led by Torres, raised
czars.” BCDA President Kalinga had 24 hotels—with a Office of Civil Defense, and reaction machines, testing kits, and fixed vaccine willingness from 16 percent to 44 percent
and CEO Vivencio B. Dizon total of 2,442 rooms—running the National Disaster Risk and mobile laboratories within four months.
became the “testing czar”; as isolation facilities in Reduction and Management Jollibee Foods Corporation chief sustainability and
Baguio Mayor Benjamin different parts of the country. Council. That’s where I saw Install equipped laboratories in priority public affairs officer Jose "Pepot" Miñana provided
Magalong took charge of While most of them were that it was really a whole- hotspots as quickly as possible the vaccination simulation plan.
contact tracing; Public Works concentrated in the National of-government approach.”

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CLARK
IT WORKS.
LIKE A DREAM.
CLARK: IT WORKS. LIKE A DREAM.

A MASTERPIECE
T
he Clark International the panoramic and highly ‘Ins- A CONSTRUCTION FEAT earthquake with a magnitude it extremely resilient in the
Airport New Passenger tagrammable’ floor-to-ceiling Rajesh Gandla, Megawide- of 6.5 on the Richter scale. face of any natural calamity.

OF FILIPINO
Terminal Building windows of the terminal. GMR Construction Joint Gandla also mentions that
(CRK-NPTB) was com- Considering that the ceilings Venture, Inc.'s (MGCJVI) the Clark Airport New Termi- WORLD-CLASS AIRPORT

ARCHITECTURE
pleted in the third quarter of are 20 meters high, these deputy project director, shares nal Building is the first in the OPERATIONS
2020. This highly anticipated that it was one of the greatest world to have the maximum MGCJVI will be handing
windows provide the feeling
flagship project of this admin- challenges to work during the quantity of roof structures over the certificate of com-
that one is, indeed, inside a
istration's Build, Build, Build COVID-19 pandemic. With up with complete glulam (glued pletion of this project to the
110,000-square-meter edifice. Luzon International Premier
program is a marriage between to 2,000 workers at the project laminated) engineered wood
Likewise, the triangular Airport Development Cor-
state-of-the-art design and the site on peak days, this was quite from Austria. This wood is an
and diamond shapes that poration (LIPAD), a consor-
recognition and respect for its an accomplishment. Despite eco-friendly, natural, renew-
frame the airport’s ceiling tium composed of Filinvest
location and environment. the pandemic, the airport was able, and sustainable material
trusses are inspired by Pam- Development Corporation,
Often mentioned when completed in just two years and for building, with a lighter
panga’s giant lanterns, whose JG Summit Holdings Inc.,
describing the CRK-NPTB three months. carbon footprint. The roof
design is replicated from the Philippine Airport Ground
are its distinct design attri- According to Gandla, sheeting installed utilizes the Support Solutions Inc., and
butes, such as the airport’s Aquatic Center in New Clark th e C l a r k A i r p o r t Ne w Riverclack system, originat- Changi Airports Philippines
unmistakeable undulating City. Both the huge glass Terminal Building is designed ing from Italy and renowned (I) Pte. Ltd., a wholly owned
roofline, which is inspired windows and triangular glass and constructed to be an globally. The roof and facade subsidiary of Singapore’s
by Mt. Arayat, Mt. Pinatubo, cuts on the ceilings provide earthquake-resistant build- structures were designed and Changi Airports International.
and the Zambales Mountain warm, natural sunlight ing. Proven so because in constructed for wind pressure LIPAD already oversees and
Ranges—clearly visible from to the terminal’s interior. 2019, its shell withstood an of up to 250kmph, making manages the old terminal

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1
CLARK: IT WORKS. LIKE A DREAM. Clark International
Airport welcomed
Emirates' A380 on
August 19, 2020

2
FedEx Philippines'
director John Peterson
presents the expansion
plan of the FedEx
facility inside Clark
International Aiport

FEDEX AND
which has a 4.2-million
passenger capacity per year.
and get their boarding passes
sans face-to-face interac-
including the North-South
Commuter Railway Project EMIRATES’
SHOW OF
LIPAD will also be in charge of tion—are at the top of the list. and the New Clark City to
the completion of the fit-out Presidential Adviser for Subic-Clark Expressway (NCC-
of the new airport terminal, Flagship Programs and Proj-

CONFIDENCE
SCTEX), which will provide
which can accommodate up to ects, and President and CEO of ease of access when traveling
8 million passengers annually, BCDA, Sec. Vivencio B. Dizon to and coming from Clark.
bringing the grand total of pas-
sengers served to 12.2 million
yearly. This capacity aims to
asserts, “We are excited to see
this project open. Clark’s new
and modern terminal will not
Additionally, the New Clark
City to Clark International IN CLARK 2

A i r p o r t Ac c e s s Ro a d i s

F
ease travel congestion in the only enhance connectivity and ederal Express (FedEx), the shipping fare of parcels, there will also be a special area
expected to make travel time
Ninoy Aquino International improve passenger experience, and delivery services and supply chain for large, heavyweight freight processing.
it will also further boost eco- to CRK shorter and infinitely
Airport (NAIA) terminals in management company, invested USD30 Meanwhile, on August 19, 2020, a
Manila by providing a viable nomic growth in the region.” more convenient. Phase 1
million on a new 17,000-square-meter noteworthy ‘first’ took place in CRK—the United
alternative for travelers. is near completion, Phase 2 gateway facility that it presented to the Arab Emirates’ (UAE) flag-carrier, Emirates,
Among the many innova- PRIORITIZING ACCESSIBILITY is at 23% completion, while Department of Transportation's officials led by using the world’s largest passenger airline plane,
tions to look forward to in the I n the Build, Build, Build Phase 3 is 0.10% completed. Secretary Arthur Tugade and BCDA President also nicknamed the superjumbo, landed in
new passenger terminal, the pipeline are several projects Apparently, it is only a matter and CEO Vivencio Dizon in October 2020.
Clark, marking its 30th year serving the country.
self-service kiosks—where that will offer convenient and of time before CRK becomes In anticipation of the exciting developments
The airline looks at the full-length, double-
passengers may check-in bags seamless ways to get to CRK, Asia’s Next Premier Gateway. ongoing not just in Clark International
deck A380 as a way to accommodate more
Airport (CRK) but also the infrastructure
and transportation projects within the area, travelers on a flight while treating them to the
CRK-NPTB FedEx has built this cargo facility with cutting- plane’s exceptional features, coupled with the
CONSTRUCTION, Megawide-GMR Construction Budji Layug and LIPAD Corporation Populous and airline’s impeccable in-flight service. Emirates
DESIGN, AND Joint Venture, Inc. (MGCJVI) Royal Pineda operations and Casas+Architects
edge technology to target 9,000 documents
OPERATIONS AND construction of new terminal (Budji+Royal) maintenance fit-out and & parcels sorted per hour, and to provide resumed its scheduled service to Clark on August
MAINTENANCE TEAMS architectural design interior design 1, 2020, with six weekly flights, serving the travel
employment to more than 800 persons in this
hub alone. Aside from handling the usual demand of customers in the UAE and other cities.

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CLARK
CLARK:CIVIL AVIATION
IT WORKS. LIKECOMPLEX
A DREAM. CLARK: IT WORKS. LIKE A DREAM.

A RAY OF HOPE Yokoisada reached its maximum capacity of


output for May and June 2020. But to realize its
plans for expansion within the Freeport, it sought

AMIDST UNCERTAINTY to hire an additional 80 employees.

C lark Freeport is an expert at


rising from adversity. At the
start of the pandemic, Clark was
the strict enhanced community
quarantine (ECQ ) guidelines.
Clark Freeport Zone became
the only freeport that allowed a ray of hope amidst the immense
unimpeded and continuous uncertainty in the country. A
operations of vital and strategic number of events contributed to
manufacturing firms following this fine example of resilience:

LAB EQUIPMENT & COVID-19 TEST KITS WORTH donated 200 booties, 11,000 vinyl gloves,
US$2.5MWERE SENT TO CLARK and 600 cleanroom bunny suits.
Asian Development Bank-funded labora-
tory equipment and 45,000 COVID-19 test LOCATORS EASED BACK INTO OPERATIONS
kits worth US$2.5 million arrived in Clark UPON DECLARATION OF GENERAL COMMUNITY
Freeport. QUARANTINE (GCQ)
Beijing Genome Institute (BGI), one of Normal operations gradually resumed
the world’s largest genomics companies, following Freeport guidelines and those
enabled the Jose B. Lingad Memorial set forth by the Inter-Agency Task Force on
Regional Hospital (JBLMGH), a major hospi- Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID).
tal in Central Luzon, to become a Pandemic
Subnational Reference Laboratory (PSRL). YOKOISADA (PHILS.) CORPORATION CONTINUED
Thanks to the PSRL, the government’s TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
COVID-19 testing capacity increased signifi- PRODUCTION AND JOB GENERATIONWITHIN
cantly from 7,000 tests to 10,000 tests per day. CLARK FREEPORT support they received from government total personnel, continued to be Clark’s
Yokoisada (Phils.) Corporation (YPC), a agencies such as the Clark Development consistent top exporter (in 2019, they
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS (TI) PLEDGED US$250,000 Japanese locator-firm inside Clark Free- Corporation, the Board of Investments, the logged in total sales of US$5.51 billion).
TO THE COUNTRY’S COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORTS port, lived up to its commitment to produce Department of Trade and Industry, and the
SSP kept its personnel employed, with
The donation included personal protective 2 million face masks monthly. The masks Philippine Consulate General in Osaka.
use ear-looped raw materials and non-wo- complimentary room and board, plus a pay
equipment (PPE) for the frontliners, as well
as food aid for the communities in the areas ven fabric. SFA SEMICON PHILIPPINES (SSP) ENSURED raise during the lockdown.
where their factories are located, namely, Yokoisada President Yuki Yokoi shared PROGRESS CONTINUITY The company showed its support for front-
Baguio City and Clark Freeport Zone. that the reason behind th eir decision Clark’s top exporter of semiconductors liners by donating 400 pieces of PPE and
In the early days of the first ECQ, TI also to expand in Clark was the substantial for the past few years, SSP, with 1,300 other essential items to primary hospitals.

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1 2
Exterior view of Hilton Clark Sun
3 4
Clark's newest Valley Resort's
luxury hotel— Olive—a bright and The 34-sqm king guest Hilton's sleek and
Hilton Clark Sun cozy all-day buffet room with lake view welcoming lobby
Valley Resort restaurant boasts Hilton's signature
Serenity bed, apart from
1 its stylish interior.

Hilton
Welcomes
Travelers
to Clark 4

Guests can expect a wide range


of perks at the Hilton Clark Sun
Valley Resort

Book any of the 308 rooms in


the establishment
O n December 30, 2020,
despite challenges posed
by a pandemic, the renowned
national travelers as it is just
a 12-minute drive from the
Clark International Airport.
2

Use Digital Key-accessible


rooms Hilton Hotels chain that boasts Donggwang Clark Corpo-
of more than 584 hotels in six ration, one of South Korea’s
Sleep on Hilton Hotels’ continents opened a premier largest developers, brought
signature Premium Serenity
property in Clark Freeport the Hilton Clark Sun Valley
beds
Zone. Resort to Clark Freeport. Its
Stay safe with the hotel’s state- This is the Hilton Clark investment of close to US$400
of-the-art CleanStay Program Sun Valley Resort located million to the Clark Freeport
in Clark Freeport, Mabala- Zone is a testament to the
Enjoy a wide range of leisure cat, Pampanga. It is open for strong confidence that inter-
facilities that are all readily domestic travelers and will national investors have in
accessible
eventually welcome inter- BCDA’s development in Clark.

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CLARK: IT WORKS. LIKE A DREAM.

BFP AND BCDA TEAM UP FOR FIRE RESILIENCY


New Clark City’s fire station will be a
modern and efficient 1,000-square-meter

BUILD FOR
fire prevention unit. This is all thanks to the
Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and BCDA
signing a Memorandum of Agreement

OPPORTUNITY,
(MOA) on July 29, 2020 to implement the
Fire Code of the Philippines (RA 9514) and
build the aforementioned fire station in New

PREPARE FOR
Clark City. This MOA aims to standardize fire
protection guidelines, implement training
modules for firefighters, and centralize

PROGRESS registration of fire-related licenses and permits.

NBI AND BCDA INK DEAL FOR THE

I
n a bold and forward-thinking move, a 300,000-square-meter Security Plant Complex ESTABLISHMENT OF NBI OFFICES IN
President Duterte signed into law (SPC) for currency production of the Bangko NEW CLARK CITY Artist's render of the New Clark City Central Park
Executive Order (EO) No. 119 in November Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Aside from producing The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will
2020. The EO directs the creation of a currency, the BSP’s SPC shall also be in charge of have its International Forensics, Biometrics Park (NSTP) included in the first phase of
National Government Administrative and Research Center, Training Academy, construction. In a partnership forged between
printing the National ID cards for the Philippine
Center (NGAC) in New Clark City. Regional Office, Data Center, and other offices the Department of Agriculture and BCDA in
Statistics Authority. Setting the development in
The purposes of such a mandate are in New Clark City. This is in line with the NBI's December 2020, the country’s very first ABC
motion was the signing of the Memorandum October 2020 signing of a Memorandum of
sensible: to provide more opportunities for shall be established to attract more agricultural
of Understanding (MOU) by BCDA President Understanding (MOU) with MTD Clark, BCDA’s
investment in the countryside; create alternate investments to the Philippines. After all,
and CEO Vivencio B. Dizon and BSP Governor joint venture partner for NGAC development. New Clark City can easily provide access to
or back-up government offices outside of
Benjamin E. Diokno on September 13, 2019. markets in both northern and southern Luzon,
Metro Manila, which is not just congested but
prone to natural disasters; and to eventually COUNTRY’S FIRST AGRO-INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS including Metro Manila. It has the ability to
use this as a back-up administrative hub NATIONAL ACADEMY FOR SPORTS TO RISE IN CORRIDOR TO BE BUILT IN NEW CLARK CITY propel and guide economic growth and recovery
that can act as a disaster recovery center, NEW CLARK CITY A 50-hectare lucrative ABC (agro-industrial because of its extensive agricultural resources.
Republic Act 11470, “An Act Creating and business corridor) is set to be built in New Clark
guaranteeing the continuity of government
Establishing the National Academy of Sports City, with The First National Seed Technology THE UNITED KINGDOM AND BCDA PARTNER FOR
services despite calamities or natural disasters.
Of all the places to build a back-up (NAS) and Providing Funds Therefor,” was NEW CLARK CITY PROJECTS
signed into law by President Duterte on June An MOU was signed in September 2020 between
government center, New Clark City—green,
9, 2020. This nationally funded regional sports the United Kingdom and BCDA to launch three
sustainable and resilient—is a natural choice main projects: first, the Participative Design for
given the quick and organized development high school will be built by BCDA within the
New Clark City Central Park and citywide public
of the area and the ongoing plans for faster New Clark City Sports Complex, where the
space recommendations reminiscent of New
accessibility to key economic hubs in the country’s multi-awarded and highly recognized
York City’s Central Park. Second, the Housing
region. Here then are the year’s highlights Athletics Stadium and Aquatic Center stand.
Strategy and Livelihood Recommendations
and developments within the NGAC. With all its merits, NAS will also include for an affordable housing project in New
gifted students from all communities, with Clark City. Third, the establishment of a
BSP TO BUILD A FACILITY FOR CURRENCY individuals from indigenous communities Sustainability Unit for New Clark City, which
PRODUCTION and persons with disabilities. The pertains to urban planning, disaster resilience,
Because of its accessibility, among other Department of Education and the Philippine urban design, landscape architecture,
factors, New Clark City will be the new site for Sports Commission shall run the academy. Artist's render of the agro-industrial
business corridor in New Clark City
and the sustainable development goals.

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A FIRST IN
VIROLOGY Artist's render of New Clark City ACCESS ROADS TO
NEW CLARK CITY
The 900-meter Sacobia
As of August 2020, one of the Bridge is part of the
Duterte administration’s pri- New Clark City to Clark
International Aiport
ority infrastructure projects access road.
Currently, several road construction projects are underway to build
remained to be a research
access roads into and out of New Clark City.
institute specifically tasked to
deal with the study of viruses; VACCINE CREATION
it would be the country’s first. The institute shall provide researchers
INNOVATION with the laboratories and equipment NEW CLARK CITY TO CLARK INTERNATIONAL NEW CLARK CITY TO SCTEX (SUBIC-CLARK-
As Sec.Vivencio B. Dizon—
“At present, if we’d like to study a possible required to produce vaccines, gradually AIRPORT ACCESS ROAD TARLAC EXPRESSWAY) ACCESS ROAD
BCDA president and CEO, and
President Duterte’s adviser on drug formulation, we need to send it abroad so removing the Philippines’ dependence
key projects—announced to an in vitro trial can be conducted,” said DOST on other countries for vaccine supply. A 19.8-kilometer stretch A 12-kilometer road with 8 lanes
the media: “We will be cre- Secretary Fortunato dela Peña in an interview
ating a world-class Virology with the media. “We do not have a virus Phase 1 2 interchanges, 6 bridges, with bicycle and
Science and Technology Insti- genome laboratory that will focus on viruses 93.72% completed as of December 2020 pedestrian lanes, linear parks
tute together with the DOST that are circulating in our country. This is 5.33-km, 6-lane access road with 900m Sacobia
(Department of Science and important for disease prevention and epidemi- EXPERTISE Bridge, with bike lanes, sidewalks and linear parks Cuts point-to-point travel time from 40 minutes
Technology) in New Clark ological studies.” With the VIP’s completion, all Sec. Dizon sees this project as an opportunity on both ways. down to 10 minutes
City. It will ensure that we are of these can be undertaken on Philippine soil. to produce more scientists in the country, Phase 2
ready in the event of another especially those who can focus on science, 23.48% completed as of December 2020
challenge to our healthcare technology, engineering, and mathematics 8.8-km, 6-lane access road with bike lanes,
system.” (STEM) education. As he said in an interview, sidewalks and linear parks on both ways.
The Virology Science “I think this is a good step if we want to create Phase 3 New Clark City to
0.10% completed as of December 2020 SCTEX interchange
and Technology Institute PREVENTION & CURES a world-class research institute and bring in our trumpet
of the Philippines (VIP), The VIP will initiate studies of viruses that very own experts and talents in the country 5.7-km, 6-lane access road with bike lanes,
boosted by the Php284 mil- devastatingly affect humans, animals, as well to do more [research] on infectious diseases. sidewalks and linear parks on both ways.
lion worth of funding that as crops (abaca, papaya, tomatoes). Examples Overall, it was a smart investment on the part Cuts point-to-point travel time from 45 minutes
it will receive in 2021, has of these viruses are African Swine Fever (ASF) of the government because the pandemic down to 15 minutes
the following objectives: and Coconut Cadang Cadang Viroid (CCCVd). won’t be ending anytime soon.”

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Building a
Progressive
Philippines
I
f there is a catch phrase that is chief objectives with this program:
synonymous with the Duterte countryside development and the
Administration it would be Build, distribution of progressive economic
Build, Build. activity across the country, not just its
The phrase is not only extremely capital cities.
easy to recall, the vision and progress
Two prime BCDA projects that
behind it will most likely be remembered
for decades to come. make up a major part of the Build, Build,
This collection of game-changing Build plan are the New Clark City and
infrastructure projects, to which 5.3% the Clark International Airport New
of the GDP this year was allocated Passenger Terminal Building which
(International Monetary Fund, 2020), was an immense undertaking that was
aims to make compelling progress to the completed in record time. This, despite
country’s airports, railways, highways, time-consuming safety protocols that
and other such infrastructure networks.
were strictly followed to ensure the
Progress that will ultimately result in not
just the creation of additional jobs but safety of every single person involved in
also in fast-tracked developments outside the construction. The two other projects
of densely populated cities in the Metro. in the works are the Subic-Clark Railway
This has been one of President Duterte’s and the Luzon Bypass Infrastructure.
LUZON
BUILDING A PROGRESSIVE PHILIPPINES BUILDING A PROGRESSIVE PHILIPPINES

SUBIC-CLARK BYPASS
RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE
A BIG BOOST TO THE ECONOMY PROJECT
FASTER INTERNET SPEED & FREE WI-FI IN PUBLIC SPACES

N ow more than ever, Internet speed is vital


to the progress of the nation. However,
according to Speedtest Global Index, the
Philippines logs the second slowest Internet
Technology (DICT), the agency in charge of
operating and maintaining the facilities—
serves as a safe substitute pathway for inter-

T
national submarine cables. This is composed
his single-track 71-kilometer rail- hubs in Central Luzon such as New Clark City. speed in ASEAN and ranks 100th among 139 of two cable landing stations located in
way shall, at the onset of operations, Funded through a loan from the People's countries. The main reason for this could be Aurora, Baler and San Fernando, La Union,
connect Subic Bay Freeport Zone to Republic of China, it shall serve as a well- that submarine communication cables passed repeater stations, and a 245-km fiber-optic
the Clark International Airport. Approved planned logistics center that will elevate through Luzon Strait, a 250-kilometer-wide
cable duct network. The construction of
by the National Economic and Development Central Luzon’s status as a new growth body of water that is an earthquake-prone
the terrestrial of the cable network corri-
Authority (NEDA) Board in 2018, this rail- center by ultimately bridging the distance area with a long history of seismic activity.
dor Segment A (Aurora to Pangasinan), and
way’s ultimate goal is to link Subic Bay between ports, railways and airports. This has caused considerable damage to the
The Subic-Clark Railway aims to cables over the years, resulting in slow Internet the terrestrial of the cable network corri-
Freeport Zone and Clark Freeport Zone.
As part of the PNR Luzon System streamline and improve logistics capabil- speed and billions of pesos in damages yearly. dor Segment B (La Union to Pangasinan) is
Development Framework, it will connect Subic ities while significantly lowering trans- The Luzon Bypass Infrastructure (LBI) 100% complete as of March 2020. The certif-
Port to Clark International Airport, accommo- portation costs and thus, create a logistics Project—a partnership between the Bases icate of completion and final acceptance for
date freight services between the Freeports of demand for freight services in the area, Conversion and Development Authority the terrestrial of Cable Network Corridor
Subic Bay and Clark, and create convenient and thereby propelling Central Luzon as a popular (BCDA, who built the LBI) and the Department was issued on October 1, 2020 for Segment
faster accessibility to other major economic industrial investment destination globally. of Information and Communications A, and on October 7, 2020 for Segment B.

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ARC OF INNOVATION
AND GROWTH

A
s a core mission of Bases At the heart of the CIMDP
Conversion and Develop- is a strategy that leverages
ment Authority (BCDA), each site’s unique strengths
creating value out of the and potential, dictated by its
country’s military bases and location, natural environ-
landholdings is a constant ment, human resources, and
challenge. It requires agil- physical assets. Most impor-
ity not just to get a sense of tantly, all these will be linked
existing opportunities, but together through infrastruc-
most importantly, to have the ture, modern technological
foresight to ride the changing interconnectivity, and value
economic, environmental, and chain development that
social conditions of the times.
targets specific industries,
The Comprehensive Inte-
sectors, and locators.
grated Master Development
“I often say that a success-
Plan (CIMDP) is the key to
ful master plan allows the
synergizing BCDA’s prime
economic zones into a strong, unpredictable to happen, and
integrated investment portfo- it sounds counterintuitive
lio, dubbed as the Arc of Inno- because a successful master
vation and Growth (AIG), plan is also one that foresees
that will sweep across Luzon and anticipates everything,”
and bring together the Poro says Sylvester Wong, vice
Point Freeport Zone, John Hay president at AECOM, the
Special Economic Zone, Clark global design firm behind the
Freeport and Special Economic CIMDP. “I think it’s a change
Zone, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, in the way that we recog-
and Bataan Technology Park. nize the value of planning.”
INSTITUTIONAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
A ten-point institutional development plan was created to guide BCDA
on how to implement the Comprehensive Master Development Plans
of each economic zone. Its components are the following:

NEXT-LEVEL TOWNSHIPS AS
ENGINES OF
Accelerate delivery of
GROWTH
Create livable cities,
not individual or siloed digital infrastructure

THE FUTURE land uses and power

A ccording to Wong,
one of the inspira-
tions in develop-
ing the CIMDP is a business
model that increases and T
he CIMDP will give rise
to cities that will be home
to inspired global citizens
Promote long-term Promote a
unified and
development
deepens partnerships espe- of the future. “They’re
strategy unique brand
cially with the private sector. looking for quality of life and
The BCDA deliberately economic opportunities not just
applied this private-public for themselves but for their fami-
sector partnership model in lies. That’s why the townships are
developing townships like the engines of the future, as they
Bonifacio Global City to Centralize key decision Transition from disposition
provide the things that these talents
maximize the private sector making within an inclusive agent to incubator and
are looking for,” explains Wong.
partner’s expertise in engagement structure investment house
Artist's render of New Clark City
These smart, sustainable cities
p r o p e r t y d eve l o p m e n t . are characterized by uniqueness
Recently, developments of place, open spaces, walkabil-
such as the New Clark City and boosting the Central Luzon “We are able to create and ity, and the availability of support
could be considered a hybrid economy,” explains Wong. harness these thousand-square infrastructure, such as schools
project wherein land is utilized kilometers of land to not just Be selective in choice of Maximize revenue
In turn, the CIMDP is aiming and healthcare institutions—in opportunity from interim
in a more holistic and inte- create jobs of today, but to locators and rationalize
for next-level growth by many ways the obvious answer to land use and provide
grated manner—developing a create jobs of tomorrow. The development portfolio
creating an environment that the perennial ills of traditional optionality in leasing
mixed-use master plan with things to put in that land can’t
nurtures world-class incuba- urban centers like Metro Manila.
greater involvement of Fili- be the factories of yesteryear,
tors of enterprises and ideas. A particular urban planning
pino businesses. “The idea was but it needs to be the town-
to have multiple developers “It’s not just about spending feature of the CIMDP is the use of
ships that attract people to
looking at larger areas of up to spur domestic develop- reverse the brain drain, that small blocks. “You’re creating a lot
Align, rationalize, and
to 200 hectares each, work- ment; it’s more about how to inspire everyday entrepre- more perimeter, which means a lot Deploy digital data
standardize corporate
ing together with BCDA as a attract more foreign invest- neurs—the future ‘unicorns’— more opportunities for small busi- management systems to
policies, systems, and
team, to create a sustainable ment to come in and help fuel to invent and create right here nesses to take root. It’s more walk- intelligently and efficiently
procedures
environment for job creation the economy,” says Wong. in our backyard,” he adds. able and accessible,” says Wong. manage operations

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1
Artist's render of the Art

CLARK FREEPORT AND SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE


& Forest Park at John Hay
Special Economic Zone

2 Managed by Clark Development Corporation


Artist's render of the riverside
open space at Morong
Discovery Park

“We need to put


in our land the
townships that
attract people
1
to reverse the
brain drain, that
inspire everyday
entrepreneurs–the FINANCIAL ONGOING AND COMPLETED
PERFORMANCE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
future ‘unicorns’–to
invent and create Php2.6B 1,226 Php600M
Total revenue Locators Total infrastructure projects
right here in our
Php840M 115,375 PROJECTS BY CLASSIFICATION
backyard.” Total net income Jobs generated COMPLETED ONGOING

SYLVESTER WONG Php33.1M Php446.8M


Vice President for Strategies and Php5.19B USD8.15B Infrastructure/ Ongoing
Development, AECOM Cash position Total exports
Improvement infrastructure
Php5.2B USD5.53B Php64.5M
With BCDA staking more Total remittance to Total imports Building improvement
claim in the master plan the government Php55.8M
development come poten- Various area improvement
tially bigger and more last-
ing rewards. Wong likens 2 BENEFICIARIES OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROJECTS
the idea to venture capital-
ism, except that it’s done Health Livelihood Special Projects
with land “to allow entrepre- BCDA is committed to imple- The CIMDP is the ultimate 2 institutions/ 3 local government units (LGUs) 3 sitios
neurs a head start,” he says. menting the CIMDP in the roadmap to a future of prog- organizations 13 institutions/organizations 15 institutions
“Let’s invest in the companies coming years, as it establishes ress that is more inclusive 893 individuals 21 LGUs
Education 65 families
themselves. If they’re success- a new wave of livable, resil- and sustainable, especially 16 schools Partnerships 12 schools
ful, BCDA is successful, and ient communities and urban as the country moves further 1 institution 2,493 individuals
300 households
the country is successful.” models for the Philippines. into the 21st century. 80 locators

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CLARK CIVIL AVIATION COMPLEX JOHN HAY SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
Managed by Clark International Airport Corporation Managed by John Hay Management Corporation

FINANCIAL TRAFFIC NEW PASSENGER FINANCIAL BCDA/JHMC LEASE AGREEMENT


PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS TERMINAL BUILDING PERFORMANCE WITH FILINVEST CONSORTIUM
Php471M 941,532 Php608.25M 109 4,583 Despite the pandemic and its adverse impact
Gross revenue PASSENGER MOVEMENT 8 million passengers Gross sales of Locators Jobs on tourism, the BCDA and the JHMC awarded a
2019: 4,000,211 per year capacity enterprise generated 5,700-square-meter property at the heart of Camp
Locators 2018: 2,664,378 With secondary access John Hay in Baguio City to the Filinvest Consortium,
2017: 1,514,531 road, public plaza, and a Highest job generator led by the Filinvest Hospitality Corporation, a wholly
47 transport terminal hub Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) companies,
432,773 508,795 specifically Concentrix and InterContinental
owned subsidiary of the Filinvest Development Cor-
Existing lease
International Domestic Hotels Group, provided the most employment poration.
agreements with Clark passenger Airside infrastructure
passenger opportunities within John Hay Special Economic The lease agreement will allow Filinvest to
International Airport count component is 80%
count Zone (JHSEZ). develop a new hotel with over 200 rooms, which will
Corporation (CIAC) complete also strengthen the country’s hospitality presence in
8,920 Includes the conversion of ISO 14001:2015 CERTIFICATION
109 Northern Luzon. The new building will be the first dual-
AIRCRAFT MOVEMENT a decomissioned runway to Environment Management System
Locators transferred to brand property under the Grafik and Quest brands,
3,329 5,591 a taxiway, construction of ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFICATION
Luzon International Premier an apron, and extension of Quality Management System of business development and will be managed by Chroma Hospitality, Inc.
International Domestic
Airport Development (LIPAD) taxiways and shoulders
and events management, provision of regulatory The transaction generated an advance lease of
passenger passenger services, forest and environment management, and
Corporation Php28 million.
count count land and asset management

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROJECTS


CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROJECTS
COVID-19 efforts Flu and Pneumococcal Lactation room for guests and
Donated 596 sacks of rice Supported the blended learning In collaboration with the Soroptimist
Allocation of a total budget of vaccination employees to the City Government program of the Department International, the JHMC distributed
Php600,000 for the polymerase CIAC employees received their Breast pumps, milk storage bags, of Baguio, the security of Education, through the hygiene kits—which included face masks,
chain reaction (PCR) testing of flu vaccination in July and mini refrigerator, portable sink, and service providers, K a r u n u n ga n P r o j e ct , by face shields, bottles of alcohol, and hand
113 employees on a quarterly pneumococcal vaccination in hand sanitizer, and sterilizers are and the Baguio Health distributing school supplies and soap—to the inmates of the Baguio City
basis, at no cost to employees. October 2020. made available to nursing mothers Emergency Response face masks in schools within and Jail, under the Health and Human Rights
reporting to work. Team (BHERT). near the JHMC. Linking Diversity Project.

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PORO POINT FREEPORT ZONE BATAAN TECHNOLOGY PARK
Managed by Poro Point Management Corporation Managed by Bases Conversion and Development Authority

FINANCIAL 1,586 jobs generated


PERFORMANCE 531 jobs of the total jobs generated are employment
opportunities from arrastre and stevedoring services
Php89.58M Php28.6M
Total revenue Total net income Business Development
Tourism Complex, Poro Point Baywalk with events center,
Locators Poro Point Baywalk commercial area, San Fernando 365 hectares of rolling hills CURRENT LOCATORS
Thunderbird Pilipinas Hotels and Resorts, Airport, San Fernando International Seaport
Inc., Leading Edge International Aviation Former Philippine Refugee • The Equinet Architectural and Engineering
Academy, Inc., Wallace Fuel Storage, Inc.,
Poro Point Agro-Industrial Development Processing Center Support, Inc. operates in Camp Kanawan
Company, Inc., Smart Communications, Home of refugees from Cambodia, (formerly Atmanda Ecopark), where the Kai
AIRCRAFT AND PASSENGER MOVEMENT Lodge and Sage Leaf Hotel are located.
Inc., Poro Point Marine Enterprises Laos, and Vietnam from 1980 to 1994
Corporation, AAG International Center • Star 8 Green Technology Corporation
23,158 20
for Aviation Corp., Adeline’s House of Food • Morong Power and Water Corporation
and Beverages, Atrium Travel and Tours, Aviation traffic Aviation schools using the UNIQUE OFFERINGS • Current locators occupy a total land area of
R Buffet (Airport and Baywalk), Soiltech generated San Fernando Airport 14 hectares.
Integrated Port Terminal Services, Inc., • Eco-tourism (e.g. glamping)
Philippine Airlines, Inc., and JS Union Oils 62,782 9 • Heritage spot
and Trading, Inc. Passenger traffic Chartered flights/air taxis using • View overlooking the West Philippine Sea QUICK FACTS
• Monuments and shrines built by refugees
the San Fernando Airport
REPLICAS OF IMPORTANT • Bataan Technology Park (BTP) is the main zone of
the Morong Special Economic Zone.
LANDMARKS FROM MOTHER
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROJECTS • BTP is a histo-cultural destination.
COUNTRIES OF REFUGEES • It is located 20 minutes away from Subic, and
2.5 hours away from Manila via the SCTEX.
Health Education and Environment 4) Participated in the project • Freedom Plaza • BTP is a potential retirement haven, corporate
Adoption of policy on the 1) Collection of trash from the Poro Point management and proposal making for • Indochina Map training center, and tourism center.
prevention and control of Freeport Zone Main Gate the Poro MPA Council • Buddhist temples • It is an unmatched zone for environment-friendly
COVID-19 in the Poro Point 2) Coastal clean-up along San Fernando Bay 5) Brigada Eskwela and Oplan Balik • That Luang small- and medium-scale industries.
Management Corporation. 3) Participation in the “Takbo para sa Eskwela • Image of the Blessed Mother • Its location is ideal for eco-tourism and light indus-
Kalikasan” • Vietnamese monument trial zone with a national defense component.
• Bayon monument

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H
ow does one build cities for the proceeds from May 1993 to December 2019,
nation? The Bases Conversion and amounting to Php106.64 billion. To date,
Development Authority (BCDA) remittances to the Bureau of the Treasury
has been exploring answers to this (BTr) has reached Php71.18 billion. Of the
question for almost three decades, since its total gross proceeds amounting to Php112.28
asset disposition program started in 1993. billion, 44 percent, or Php49.19 billion,
BCDA leads the transformation process represents BCDA’s contribution to the
of former military lands into districts of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)—the
economic growth to fulfill its mandate of major beneficiary of the asset disposition
helping to strengthen the nation’s armed program. Under the administration of
forces while contributing to national President Rodrigo Duterte, BCDA has
development by building cities of growth. contributed over Php17.8 billion to our
Since May 1993 until end-2020, military from disposition proceeds. This
BCDA had already generated total gross is as expected, since under the current
proceeds of Php112.28 billion, surpassing administration, BCDA’s revenues are higher
by five percent the total gross disposition compared to the previous administration's.
CITIES OF GROWTH

1 2
Bonifacio High Street's Aerial view of the
open air retail shops and Mind Museum
restaurants at nighttime

PHOTO BY FORT BONIFACIO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION


2

The

3 4

W ARTS AND SCIENCES IN ITS CORE


hen people think of Bonifacio Global City
(BGC), they come up with many words With numerous multinationals holding
to describe it: progressive, inclusive, has offices in BGC, it is easy to consider it a premier
lots of buildings, vibrant, laid out like a grid, center for business and finance. After all, it’s
artsy. All these would be correct. In fact, says home to big companies such as Citi, Facebook,
Wilfredo Teodoro, Jr., COO of the Fort Bonifacio Unilever, P&G, Coca Cola, JP Morgan &
Development Corporation (FBDC), “BGC prides
Chase, Google, American Express, and the
itself in being a fully master-planned city, and its
Philippine Stock Exchange, among others.
completeness in offerings, with a thoughtfully
zoned and balanced mix of residential, offices, One stroll through this walkable city,
retail centers, and institutional districts.” however, tells you that aside from being
As far as the name recall of BGC goes, the a financial district, BGC is also a dynamic
development (through the partnership of Ayala platform for the arts and sciences, thanks
Land, Inc. and the Campos Group’s Evergreen to the Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc. (BAFI).
Holdings, Inc.) could serve as Fort Bonifacio’s A non-profit organization, BAFI has, 3 4
unofficial flag bearer. Managed by BCDA’s partner since 2014, turned the urban landscape
Alab ng Puso on One Araw+Ulap+Laro=Saya , an
FBDC, BGC is a 240-hectare urban jungle dotted that is BGC into a veritable canvas for up-and- Bonifacio High Street is art installation by The Mighty
with open green spaces and wide pavements. coming local and foreign artists. Murals and a sculpture dedicated to Bhutens, depicts the elements
the AFP needed by children

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A
BGC’s
sustainability installations on building walls, parks,
even staircases depict scenes of human
Transportation inclusivity and green buildings aspirations. Currently, there are 29
mark BGC’s commitment to a sustainable legacy. murals on the walls of various buildings
in BGC and 19 art installations, with
a growing database of Filipino artists.
The pandemic has not stopped BAFI
Bike network from forging ahead with art. In mid-2020,

and
A 13.5-kilometer stretch for they launched the theme “Rolling out a
bicycles and personal mobility Better World” for public art that will be
devices (PMDs) launched in June created during the pandemic and onward.
2020
Under this theme is one of the
Raised the number of bike and newest murals called “What is Your
PMD daily users from 500 to 4,800 Culture?” It was done in partnership

B
with Yamaha Motor Philippines and etween Fort Bonifacio’s 32nd Street and Kalayaan Avenue lies its
Moovr PH is up on W building on 5th Avenue. north district, a vibrant residential and commercial community
Under BAFI is also the performing that seamlessly mirrors BGC’s dynamic culture. Under the
The e-scooter and bike-sharing app
picked BGC as its flagship location,
arts with the BGC Arts Center as its expert hands of property giants Federal Land, Inc. and Megaworld
with 16 stations. centerpiece. Maybank Performing Corporation, this unique neighborhood boasts of themed malls and
Arts Theater has staged many local and residential towers, a luxurious 5-star hotel, and impressive office
Arthaland Century Pacific international productions, including buildings. Certainly, Bonifacio North fits nicely with Fort Bonifacio’s
Tower and Arya Residences Trumpets' Joseph the Dreamer and the aim to be one of the Philippines’ top lifestyle and business destinations.
are both LEED- and BERDE- off-Broadway comedy Potted Potter.
certified; i.e. they are as For science education, BAFI has FEDERAL LAND'S GRAND CENTRAL PARK
green as green buildings get. the Mind Museum—multi-awarded, Developed in compliance with the master plan and intent of Bonifacio
globally recognized, and responsible Estate Services Corporation, this 10-hectare master-planned
The buildings’ sustainability is for awakening scientific curiosity community exudes New York City (NYC) vibes. The Park is patterned
measured by: in its visitors. Except during the after diverse and efficient NYC, where everything is within walking
pandemic, the Mind Museum normally distance of each other: home, office, dining, and entertainment.
LEED: Leadership in Energy and receives 225,000 guests every year.
Environmental Design In Grand Central Park, pedestrians and bicyclists have equal claim
to the road. “This connectivity has become more valuable during this
THE PANDEMIC CHALLENGE pandemic,” says Federal Land President and COO Thomas F. Mirasol.
BERDE: Building for Ecologically
FBDC has put in place practices to “It makes it easy for residents to receive support from the community.”
Responsive Design Excellence
protect BGC’s residents, office workers,
and merchants from the effects of the MEGAWORLD’S UPTOWN BONIFACIO TOWNSHIP
Sitting side by side with residential pandemic: having curbside pick-ups and
buildings are three of the landmarks BGC is outdoor dining for restaurants, using Several world-class establishments make up this part of Bonifacio North:
most known for: St. Luke’s Medical Center public transport services as private shuttles
Global City; Megaworld Corporation’s for companies within BGC, starting
Forbes Town Center, with its residential
Grand Hyatt Manila, a 5-star hotel The four-storey Mitsukoshi, the
the development of common underground
towers and retail stores; and Bonifacio conduits to let telecom companies build first Philippine flagship store of
High Street, a shopping center sprawled and expand infrastructure within the biggest department store
Grand Hyatt Manila Residences chain in Japan
across a main street. On its own, Bonifacio BGC. On top of these, contact tracing
High Street can attract 156,000 in daily foot and disinfection procedures have
traffic, that is, until the pandemic struck. been in place since the start of the first The Seasons Residences, infused with Japanese elements, still in construction, dubbed
enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). as the best residential high-rise development in the Philippines

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Artist's render of BCDA's
AFP Tribute Building
2 Exterior of the
Artist's render of Federal Venice Grand
Land's Grand Central Park Canal Mall

3 SEAMLESS
1 INTEGRATION
O
ver on the southside of McKinley Hill’s
3
Exterior shot of the Uptown Fort Bonifacio are more self-sufficient community The office buildings cater to
Bonifacio Township integrated townships, Several developments make companies in customer service,
McKinley Hill a self-sustaining information technology, data
with commercial and lifestyle encoding, and conversion and
establishments standing side neighborhood:
software development, as well
Bonifacio North’s by side with government The Venice Grand Canal Mall, one as Business Process Outsourcing
institutions. Bonifacio Capital of Megaworld’s lifestyle malls, firms.
commitment Across 15 hectares, Megaworld built a master-planned community recreates the local version of • 8 Campus Place
to accessibility, District (or Bonifacio South)
aimed at maintaining the high standards it had set for its Italy’s tourist spots. • Two World Square
safety, and spreads across 160 hectares
commercial and residential choices within Uptown Bonifacio. • One Campus Place
progressive Megaworld’s establishments certainly bring on the world-class of businesses and residences There are over 30 residential • World Finance Plaza
developments vibes in its township: 1) Uptown Mall, Megaworld’s flagship jointly managed by BCDA and condominiums in McKinley Hill. • McKinley Hill Cyberpark
ensures that lifestyle destination; 2) Uptown Parade Mall, a high-end dining hub. Megaworld Corporation. Combined, they offer 4,000
Flanking these are Megaworld’s dynamic residential towers, People may not be entirely apartment units. Three of Schools are world-class and cater
each of its all of which are currently in pre-selling status: 1) Uptown Arts the most notable residential
familiar with its official mainly to McKinley Hills’ large
buildings meets Residence; 2) Uptown Parksuites; 3) Uptown Ritz Residence. communities are: international community
the community’s name, Bonifacio Capital Venice Luxury Residences
District, but mention the two • Chinese International
needs. It is a AFP TRIBUTE BUILDING 2,041 units spread across School
sustainable district To honor the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), BCDA’s integrated townships in the 7 towers • Korean International
that thrives on AFP Tribute building will be built on a 7,000-square-meter lot in district and their eyes will Tuscany Private Estates School
Uptown Bonifacio. “Over half of that lot will be a park, and the rest light up: Megaworld’s flagship 7 clusters sprawled over • Enderun Colleges
extending good will be for the building,” says BCDA Executive Vice President and 15 hectares
service to its development, McKinley
Chief Operating Officer Aileen An. R. Zosa. “There will be an AFP St. Mark Residences McKinley Hill Stadium stretches
residents, office Hill, and the newer kid on the newest, to be completed
museum, too, in the building.” Aside from the museum, the public over 15,000 square meters, and
workers, and can also access retail and office spaces in the Tribute building. the block, McKinley West. in 2020, with 23 storeys can hold up to 1,750 guests
tourists.
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“The highest
Embassies in McKinley Hill the regional corporate head- concrete pouring began in
• The United Kingdom quarters of FactSet, a US-based February 2020.
• Italy financial research solutions Rising at Fort Bonifacio,


South Korea
The United Arab Emirates
firm.
The residences
after 20 years on the drawing
board, is the new building standards of health
protocols are aligned
Residential estates are a big part of of the Philippine Senate.
McKinley West This will be located on an
McKinley West
18,320-square-meter lot at the

with our vision


Just across McKinley Hill is the St. Moritz Private Estates
34.5-hectare McKinley West, Navy Village area. Valued at
with 162 units
Megaworld’s modern and The Albany Yorkshire Villa
Php1.8 billion, the new Senate

of Fort Bonifacio
smart office and residential with 64 units, for completion in home will have four green tow-
community that is currently 2023 ers, consistent with the vision 2
in the completion stage. of giving the Senate a world-

as sustainable
Park McKinley West
To push for sustainability with 3 towers, and turnover class and environment-friend- 1
and an environment-friendly starting in 2022 ly institutional building—the The Albany, a residential
estate in McKinley West

and environment-
approach, McKinley West is first in the Philippines.
being outfitted with bike lanes. Bonifacio Capital District’s 2
Similarly, the Supreme
It’s also shaping up newest residents Court of the Philippines is Artist's render of the new

friendly.”
Senate building at the
to represent Megaworld’s Perhaps the biggest move about about to get its own home. Bonifacio Capital District
impressive portfolio for to happen in Bonifacio Capital
In 2018, the Supreme Court 3
office spaces integrated with District involves the Philippine
paid Php1.04 billion for a Artist's render of
residential estates. Among Senate and the Supreme Court. the new Supreme
its eight additional office “We’re already setting up the 21,463-square-meter property Aileen An. R. Zosa Court complex at
towers are campus-type institutional mechanisms to at the former location of the BCDA Executive Vice President 3 the Bonifacio Capital
and Chief Operating Officer District
buildings: One, Two, Three construct the Senate build- Philippine Army Security
West Campus; Five, Six, and ing,” says BCDA Executive Escort Group. The compound
Eight West Campus; and the Vice President Aileen Zosa. will have a nine-storey office Accessibility is key of these stations remain
18-storey Ten West Campus. “We hope to shape it up to be building, with an adjacent six- East, a 60-hectare piece of prop- As properties within Fort largely under the mercy
Still being developed for like the Capitol Building in storey building for parking. erty along C-5 Road. It’s a joint Bonifacio are being developed of the pandemic does not
Php3 billion is the 17-storey, Washington D.C.” The project development by BCDA, the simultaneously, plans are daunt BCDA and its partners.
48,000-sqm building to house broke ground in 2019 and the Bonifacio South Pointe National Housing Authority being made to make these “I actually see it as a golden
The Php10 billion Bonifacio (NHA), and Primelux Holdings townships and cities within opportunity,” says Zosa. “This
South Pointe—a 33-hectare Development, Inc. (PHDI). cities even more accessible, raises the standards of the
mixed-use development and BCDA and the NHA’s role is further raising property buildings and the services
joint venture between BCDA to grant the rights to develop values. that will be provided in each
and SM Prime Holdings., Inc. in the project sites; PHDI “A total of five major township. Because at the end
(SMPHI)—is meant to further will provide the minimum stations are being built, of the day, we don’t want our
boost economic activity in the investment of Php137 billion. are at least in the planning properties to be developed
area. The final design is slated Just like the other districts stages for Fort Bonifacio,” merely for profit-taking or
for approval and construc- in Fort Bonifacio, Bonifacio says Zosa. Three of these revenue generation. What
tion is scheduled in 2020. East will be a mix of insti- stations are for the Metro we want is sustainable
tutional, commercial, and Manila Subway; two are for development.”
Bonifacio East residential areas; except the Manila-Clark Railway. In that way, the pandemic
Fort Bonifacio’s green expan- that this one will use a The fact that, currently, is actually proving to be a bless-
sion continues into Bonifacio socialized housing concept. development and construction ing to BCDA rather than a curse.
1
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1 2 3
Megaworld's high-end Exterior shot of Oori—Sheraton's
Newport Mall Newport City's sophisticated Korean
Sheraton Manila Hotel barbecue restaurant­

implementation of strict 2
safety measures: 1) Manila
Marriott Hotel installed
electrostatic sprayers; 2)
Hilton Manila implemented
contactless arrival processes;
3) Belmont Manila and
Savoy Manila are extending
their cleaning and mainte-
nance practices to cover all
the amenities, including
employee work spaces;
4)Sheraton Manila launched
touchless technology for
check-ins, dining menus,
even reading newspapers. As
a multiple-use hotel (catering
to tourists and quarantined
1 guests) the hotel also used
one-shot keys for their guests
in quarantine.
3
Filipino A SHOWCASE OF FILIPINO
HOSPITALITY
Although Newport City is
home to numerous inter-
national brands, there is no
doubt that underneath it all is

A
joint venture between BCDA and You can find residential addresses in this the ubiquitous Filipino spirit
Megaworld, Newport City (formerly part township, too. There’s 81 Newport Boulevard, of hospitality and pride. In
of Villamor Air Base) is fully integrated 101 Newport Boulevard, 150 Newport Boulevard, fact, Sheraton Manila Hotel
with residential condominiums, prime office Palmtree Villas 1 & 2, and The Residential Resort. would be the first to volun-
spaces, and 24/7 entertainment. It’s in the For tourists and “staycationers,” Newport teer its Pinoy pride. It’s the
perfect location to offer all these since Newport City has eight hotel brands to pick from. There’s first international hotel
City is just across the street from Terminal 3 of the Maxims Hotel, Manila Marriott Hotel, brand with a female general
the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Hilton Manila, Belmont Hotel, Savoy Hotel manager, Anna Liza Vergara,
Manila, Holiday Inn Express, and the newest and a Filipino executive chef,
A SMORGASBORD OF ADDRESSES two: Hotel Okura Manila and Sheraton Manila Francisco Santiago.
Buoying Newport City’s reputation as a world- Hotel. What better way to
class tourist destination is Resorts World bolster BCDA’s commitment
Manila, the country’s first integrated resort IMPLEMENTING COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS to the Filipino than to show
and 24/7 leisure place. It houses the 1,000-seater Each public establishment in Newport the world that Filipinos
Newport Performing Arts Theater. City responded to the pandemic with the are indeed world-class?

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ON THE ROAD
CITIES OF GROWTH

I
n any integrated real estate development project, 8th Avenue entrance of BGC.

TO BCDA
accessibility and infrastructure support are vital. Completion date is scheduled
After all, what good are your office buildings, resi- for the third quarter of 2021.
dential towers, airports, entertainment complexes, and
commercial establishments if people can’t get to them? LAWTON AVENUE WIDENING
Accessibility has been top-of-mind for the Department By end-2021, the 3.1-kilometer

DEVELOPMENTS
of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Public Lawton Avenue (officially
Works and Highways (DPWH) in recent years. And Nichols Field Road) widen-
the direct impact on BCDA properties is immense. ing project is slated to be
completed. From a four-
lane, two-way road, Lawton
METRO MANILA SUBWAY and the Senate Complex). Avenue will have become a
LEGEND The Metro Manila Subway All stations will be com- six-lane highway by the time
spans 25.3 kilometers from pletely operational by 2025. the widening is done. It will
METRO MANILA SUBWAY
STATIONS Quezon City to Pasay City, follow part of the old Nichols
transecting seven local BGC-ORTIGAS ROAD LINK route that runs from the
METRO MANILA SUBWAY
KALAYAAN governments, providing The K alayaan Bridge SLEX/Skyway interchange to
STATION
BONIFACIO SOUTH MAIN BOULEVARD transportation into and out (originally the Santa 5th Avenue in BGC on to the
of three business districts in Monica-Lawton Bridge) is Manila American Cemetery.
LAWTON AVENUE WIDENING the National Capital Region, scheduled to open in 2021.
and cutting travel time from This 440-meter, four-lane BONIFACIO SOUTH MAIN
BGC-ORTIGAS LINK Quezon City to Terminal 3 bridge is a key component BOULEVARD
in Pasay City down to 30 in the construction of the Bonifacio Capital District’s
minutes. A joint venture Php5.72 billion BGC-Ortigas several access points will get
BGC
between the Philippine Center Road Link, aimed at significantly decongested
STATION
and Japane se govern- reducing travel time between once Bonifacio South Main
ments through the Japan Bonifacio Global City, Pasig Boulevard (with bike lanes
International Cooperation City, and Mandaluyong City on either side and a linear
Agency (JICA), it broke ground to 12 minutes. park along the Boulevard),
in February 2019, with a design In addition to Kalayaan located in Bonifacio Capital
that can accommodate 1.5 Bridge, constructing the District, is completed. Target
million passengers daily once Link also involves the widen- opening is set in January
LAWTON
STATION it is fully operational. ing of a 362-meter road 2022. Both Bonifacio South
Stretching from segment on Brixton Street Main Boulevard and Lawton
Valenzuela City to Bicutan, from Reliance to Fairlane Avenue, once widened, will
the subway system will have Streets in Mandaluyong City. provide alternate routes
SENATE–DepEd
17 stations. Four of these will Simultaneously, a 565-meter between NAIA and Bonifacio
STATION
be in Fort Bonifacio: two in viaduct is being constructed Global City.
BGC (Kalayaan and Market! to traverse along Lawton At Fort Bonifacio, all
Market!) and two in Bonifacio Avenue, cross Kalayaan roads lead to a greener,
Capital District (Lawton East Avenue, and end up at the more sustainable future.

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“By building modern
cities in partnership
with the private
sector, we strive to
continuously raise
more funds for the
modernization of the
AFP, and to provide
for the welfare of our
troops and the entire
nation, especially in
this difficult period.”
Vivencio B. Dizon
BCDA President and CEO

“T o continue our commitment of


helping strengthen the Armed
Forces of the Philippines and to
promote national development, we at
In support of the PH Navy and
Marine Corps
The headquarters of the Philippine
Marine Corps (PMC), currently located
the Bases Conversion and Development
in Fort Bonifacio, is a part of a bustling
Authority will always look for ways
section of the metropolis, alive with
to transform former military bases
commercial and business establish-
and properties into premier centers of
economic growth with the help of our ments. For a contingent like the PMC,
private sector partners.” the congested metropolis may not facili-
This was Bases Conversion tate quick response and fast deployment
and Development Authority (BCDA) when the situation calls for it.
President and CEO Vivencio B. Dizon’s For this reason, the forthcoming
statement in relation to the COVID-19 move of PMC to its future home in
pandemic’s impact on BCDA’s mandate Morong, Bataan is a welcome devel-
to help strengthen the AFP’s capabili- opment for the naval infantry forces.
ties through modernization. Dizon Lt. Col. Charlie A. Domingo, Jr. of the
stressed that BCDA will double its Philippine Marines said, “We will be
efforts to raise much-needed revenue much more responsive if our headquar-
for the government in the midst of the ters are based there because of the area’s
financial debacle posed by the crisis. proximity to Subic and Clark; it will be
FILE PHOTO BY MALACAÑANG PHOTO DIVISION
GREAT PARTNERSHIPS ARE BUILT ON SHARED VISIONS GREAT PARTNERSHIPS ARE BUILT ON SHARED VISIONS

1 2
1
Artist's render of Artist's render of the
the Army's SSC/ Philippine Air Force
DACC building Clubhouse in New
Clark City
2

easier to deploy forces and to


respond faster.”
The location he is refer-
ring to is the 100-hectare land
in Bataan Technology Park,
which is now being developed
by the BCDA to house PMC’s
future headquarters, premium
classrooms, transportation Better facilities for the and to Clark International
office buildings, modern
and maintenance battalion Philippine Air Force (PAF) Airport in 10 to 15 minutes
billeting and community of Naval Staff; the 10-storey ASCOM and SSC/DACC: Building areas, recreational areas, In August 2019, BCDA and the using an access road. Works
facilities, officers’ clubhouse, senior officers’ quarters; modern Army facilities among others. Contracts for DND signed a memorandum of are ongoing for a 20-kilo-
and historical monuments. As and the 10-storey married T he facilities of the Army civil works, construction, agreement (MOA) to formalize meter access road… From
such, it will benefit the entire officers’ quarters. The Support Command (ASCOM) SCTEX (Subic-Clark-Tarlac
management, and supervision the agreement to relocate and
Corps composed of almost community facilities include are being replicated and Expressway), it will only take
were awarded in December functionally replicate the
9,000 marines, plus their the Manila Naval Hospital, relocated to Camp Servillano
2020. The project is expected Philippine Air Force’s facilities you less than 30 minutes to get
dependents. The office struc- the Naval Information and Aquino in barangay San
Miguel, Tarlac City. The facil- to be finished by July 2022. and utilities located within the to New Clark City. We made
tures, student barracks, and a Communication Technology
school will be constructed at Center, officers’ clubhouse, a ities are currently located at The civil works of Clark Freeport Zone. sure the PAF housing site will
the Marine Base Gregorio Lim gym, a tennis court, a chapel, the Bonifacio South Pointe in the Special and Technical Preparations are under- be accessible via the major
in Ternate, Cavite. and a mortuary. Fort Bonifacio, Taguig. Because Staff Building for Special way for the relocation of PAF’s thoroughfares,” he said.
Lt. Col. Domingo is For the Marines, the of the efforts of BCDA and Services Center (SSC) and community and housing facil- In addition, BCDA is also
likewise looking forward 136-capacity, five-storey offi- the Department of National Division Administration ities within a 65-hectare area in the process of preparing
to the development of the cers quarters; the 176-capacity, Defense (DND), ASCOM Command Center (DACC) at in New Clark City. The project, the DAED of the PAF’s opera-
Bonifacio Naval Station (BNS) five-storey enlisted personnel will soon be housed within a Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City is which entails site development tional facilities, which will be
Lot 1, a Php8.6-billion proj- quarters; liaison offices; and 29.8-hectare property in Camp ongoing and is expected to be and construction works, costs relocated within a 146-hectare
ect that is meant to benefit satellite offices will be among Aquino. finished by 2022. It entails the Php3 billion. The detailed area at the OMNI Aviation
our forces from both the the facilities to be replicated T h e P h p 1 .5 - b i l l i o n Complex, south of the Clark
construction of a five-storey architectural and engineering
Marines and the Philippine at the Bonifacio Naval Station. development spans four International Airport. The
building and the site develop- design (DAED) for the housing
Navy by providing them with “BCDA provides continu- phases (one-time bidding and
ment of a 3,080-square-meter facilities is already finished. project involves the prepara-
adequate housing facilities. ing support for those affected construction) and includes
the establishment of 44 area. The building will feature Dizon said that the new tion of a site development plan
The new Navy facilities by the ongoing constructions;
at the BNS will include the there are alternate facilities or structures: offices, multiple a lower ground parking location would be favorable for the relocation site within
residences of the flag offi- temporary replication areas headquarters facilities, quar- area, a roof deck, a helipad, for the airmen. “From the PAF the OMNI area; a detailed
cer-in-command, the vice like the Senior Officers Village ters for officers and enlisted and a bridge connected housing, you can go to New engineering design for the
commander, and the chief in BNS,” Lt. Col. Domingo said. personnel, warehouses, to the PA Headquarters . Clark City in 10 to 15 minutes, roads, with drainage systems

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Breakdown
1 2 of BCDA’s
Artist's render of
the Philippine Navy
Artist's render of
the Manila Naval
2 replication
initiatives
Clubhouse Hospital

1
Grand total of replication projects
and cash remittances

Php11.12B

Breakdown of Total Cash Remitted

Php8.43B

Php300M
The contribution is also comprising of cash remit- Cash remitted to AFP
comparable to the combined tances to the Bureau of the per MOA dated December 8, 1994
remittances of previous Treasury and Philippine Air Php7.95B
administrations since 1993, Force (PAF) in the amount of Military Replication Budget
amounting to Php18.38 billion. (cash remitted to the BTr)
Php8.4 billion and replicated
military facilities of Php2.7 Php180M
Modern design, better PAF Military Facilites
billion for the housing and
and utilities of the site; and the under its mandate is to help modernization program, and technology for replication (cash remitted to the PAF)
projects support facilities that bene-
DAED of respective structures, modernize the Armed Forces of Php11.12 billion for the replica- Php46M Temporary Relocation of
the Philippines (AFP). In 2020, tion of military facilities. Upon BCDA builds better facilities fit all three services of the 410th Maintenance Wing and 420th
facilities, and utilities, among Supply Wing to Clark
BCDA generated record-high remittance, the Department for the AFP by relocating and AFP namely, the Philippine
others. The cost of this project replicating military structures Php89M Replication of the
contributions to the AFP and of Budget and Management Army (PA), the PAF, and the Presidential Hangars
component is Php119 million. affected by the modernization Philippine Navy (PN).
The tender for the construction committed itself to build better (DBM) releases the respec- Php45M Relocation of the Air Force
program. Functional replica- Dizon believes that greater Research and Development Center and
facilities for our troops. tive shares to beneficiary the 355th Aviation Engineering Wing
works is expected in 2022, with tion involves the re-creation effort is necessary during this
From the start of the agencies, as mandated under
a budget of Php7 billion. and improvement of proj- challenging time. He said,
conversion program in 1993 the law, based on the budget
Additionally, the construc- ect-affected facilities, main- “Our mandate to strengthen
up to 2020, the AFP’s share in execution guidelines and the taining their specific purpose Breakdown of Replication of
tion of the PAF Steel Parking BCDA’s disposition proceeds approved fiscal programs of the the capabilities of the AFP Military Facilities
while employing modern
Area is ongoing. This involves reached Php49.19 billion, government. transcends all threats. By
design, technology, and
building a three-level steel representing 44 percent of the Within only four years materials that are currently
building modern cities in part- Php2.68B
car park and the rerouting of total Php112.28 billion. BCDA of the Duterte administra- used in the market. These nership with the private sector,
power lines in Villamor Air also remits proceeds from the tion, BCDA has contributed we strive to continuously raise • Php828M PA Officer's Quarters
high-quality, modern facilities
Base. The Php69.14-million disposition program to the Php17.81 billion to the AFP are turned over to the military more funds for the moderniza- • Php254M PA Hospital
project will commence in 2021. Bureau of the Treasury (BTr). Modernization Program— in ready-to-use conditions. tion of the AFP, and to provide • Php162M Villamor Apron/Taxiway
The AFP share is further higher than the remittance of To date, BCDA has already for the welfare of our troops
• Php23M PAF K-9 Units (Camp Aquino)
Numbers don’t lie broken down into two parts: the six-year Aquino admin- contributed over Php11.12 and the entire nation, espe-
One of BCDA’s top priorities Php38.07 billion for the AFP istration at Php13 billion. billion in replication projects, cially in this difficult period.” • Php700M AFP Housing Facilities (JUSMAG)
• Php628M PAF Military Facilities (VAB)
• Php89M PAF Villamor Driving Range (VAB)
70 BCDA 2020 ANNUAL REPORT
In responding to the needs of its
stakeholders, BCDA is guided by
the following CSR philosophy:
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Sharing,
"We at BCDA are committed to fulfill
our mandates to our stakeholders by
improving the quality of life of, and

Giving, and
giving dignity to, our workforce, our
families, and the communities that
we develop through the conversion

Keeping
of former military bases and other
properties into premier sustainable
centers of economic growth."

Hope Alive
T he Bases Conversion and
Development Authority
(BCDA) is committed to
improving the quality of life
of its stakeholders. It is also
and COVID-affected BCDA
employees. The revolving
fund for wounded soldiers was
also put to good use to assist
a soldier who was injured
mandated to help strengthen while on duty in Jolo, Sulu.
the country’s armed forces—its In 2020, BCDA also rose to
replication activities for the the challenges brought about
Armed Forces of the Philippines by the spread of the COVID-19
(AFP) is the organization’s virus. The organization found
biggest corporate social respon- ways to help the military front-
sibility (CSR) project for 2020. liners amidst the pandemic,
For this year, BCDA poured while enabling affected
more than Php4.3 million into communities and employees
outreach projects for military to cope with the adversity.
frontliners; project affected Here then are the CSR projects
families in Rodriguez, Rizal; that BCDA carried out in 2020.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: SHARING, GIVING, AND KEEPING HOPE ALIVE

Protecting the channels of while on a mission in Jolo, Sulu. Pamaskong Handog 2020
blessing He said, “I am grateful to BCDA, To recognize and give impor-
Because of the pandemic, my family is especially grate- tance to the efforts of our heroes
frontliner troops will not be ful to you. I am thankful that during the pandemic, BCDA
able to continue their work I was treated, by God’s grace.” partnered with the Army,
if they do not have proper Navy, Marines, and the Air
protective supplies. BCDA New dental equipment for Force to donate a total of 1,500 1
donated 1,000 hygiene kits the new normal food packs for the soldiers. The
worth more than Php900,000 Around Php600,000 worth gift-giving activity stemmed 1 2 3 4
to our military frontliners. of dental equipment was from the “Pamaskong Handog” 4
Military frontliners The Aeta community BCDA procures new BCDA donates PPEs and
The kits contain face masks, program organized by the receive 1,000 hygiene accepts construction dental equipment for the drinking water to the PAF AETDC
donated to the 1301st Dental
face shields, and alcohol. PA-Civil Military Operations kits from BCDA materials for their 1301st Dental Dispensary to protect the soldiers during
Dispensary, Headquarters and Regiment for army troops who Tribal Hall of the Philippine Army their relief operations in Taal
Lt. Col. Celeste Frank
Sayson, group commander of Headquarters Support Group live away from their families as
(HHSG) of the Philippine they perform their duty to the
the 7th Civil Relations Group
Army (PA). The equipment
2
of the Civil Relations Service country.
of the Armed Forces of the enabled the unit to cope with
Philippines said, “With this the “new normal” practice in Protective equipment for
donation, BCDA was able to dentistry, and to remain fully relief operations in Taal
protect the vessels and chan- operational during the COVID- BCDA donated almost Php1
nels of blessings—since we are 19 pandemic. The equipment million worth of personal
the ones entering communi-
included air filter machines, protective equipment (PPE)
ties in lockdown to deliver
food packs and health kits; dental aerosol vacuum and drinking water to the
you are making a difference machines, dental aerosol Philippine Air Force-Air, 3
in protecting frontliners, isolation boxes, UV lamps, and Education, Training and
especially the armed forces.” misting machines.
Doctrine Command (AETDC) kits and school supplies to
HHSG’s Commander Col. who were affected by typhoon the Aeta community located
based in Fernando Air Base, students who were greatly
Helping our heroes Rosalio G. Pompa expressed Ulysses in November. In March in Sitio Baguingan, Brgy.
Lipa City, Batangas. The PPEs, affected by the pandemic.
From a 2017 initiative to thanks to BCDA for the dona- 2020, BCDA conducted an Sto. Niño, Bamban, Tarlac
help soldiers injured in the tion, saying, "We are fortunate consisting of N95 masks and City. The construction
outreach activity at the height
Marawi Siege, BCDA—in to have proactive partners in protective goggles, helped materials will be used to Extending assistance to
of the enhanced community BCDA’s very own
partnership with the AFP, government such as the BCDA protect our soldiers during renovate the Tribal Hall.
DND, and St. Luke’s Medical quarantine (ECQ ). The aid BCDA also helped the fami-
who continuously support their rescue and relief opera- Also, in response to a
Center (SLMC)—continued was valued at over Php600,000. lies of employees who were
and recognize our service tions in the Taal area after the Facebook post by teacher
the effort to be able to fund Gennie Panguelo, an Aeta affected by COVID-19. Food and
through their corporate social volcano erupted in January.
the treatments of injured
responsibility program. The
Helping our Aeta teacher at Sitio Tarukan relief packs were delivered to
members of the AFP who can community the homes of BCDA workers
no longer be given appropriate dental equipment will boost Supporting the typhoon Elementary School in Capas,
our operations and help us victims In commemoration of the Tarlac, the New Clark City who were in isolation or in a
medical remedies in govern-
maintain a safe and COVID- BCDA provided food and National Indigenous Peoples Community Relations-Road medical facility for treatment.
ment and military hospitals.
Sgt. Michael Rosarito received free environment both for our health supplies to around 70 Month, BCDA donated Right of Way (ComRel- Workers from the Manila and
aid after sustaining injuries personnel and patients.” families in Rodriguez, Rizal construction materials to RROW) distributed hygiene Clark offices of BCDA were able
to benefit from the program.

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naire, which took into account instituted by the Civil Service tion program, conducted by the
the following criteria: leader- Commission (CSC), relating Human Resource Management
ship, roles and responsibilities, to integrity, transparency, and Department (HRMD).
independence, stewardship, accountability in government.
reporting, and disclosure. 2. Compliance with Principles
b. Whistleblowing Policy on Sustainable Development
GOVERNANCE POLICIES The Whistleblowing Policy BCDA always considers sustain-
1. Institutionalization of promotes responsible report- ability in its projects, especially
Integrity Management ing and disclosure of vital those that involve major infra-
To institutionalize the princi- information related to fraud, structure—while promoting
ples of good corporate gover- bribery, and corruption within safety, creativity, efficiency, and
BCDA One Common Consciousness: Setting the Strategic Direction
nance, and to establish an the organization. It aims to innovation.
and Policy in Building and Nurturing BCDA’s Gender-Sensitive
Organizational Culture of Excellence (2020) integrity management system encourage concerned individu-
als to testify on matters involv- Sustainability is the foremost
within the organization, BCDA
consideration in the ongoing
launched the Strengthen Integ- ing the actions or omissions of
CORPORATE rity Development in BCDA
(STRIDE-BCDA) Project. This
the Board, the Management,
and the employees, which are
development of BCDA’s flagship
project, New Clark City (NCC),

GOVERNANCE
the country’s first smart, green,
further resulted in the devel- deemed illegal and unethical— and disaster-resilient metrop-
responsible steward of state The Manual promotes and opment of BCDA’s code of or those which are in violation olis. Its development is driven
resources. pursues corporate governance conduct, integrity policy, whis- of good governance principles by BCDA’s vision to integrate
The Bases Conversion
reforms, including the stricter tleblowing policy, and no gift and entail unhealthy business the best practices in urban plan-
and Development The BCDA Board of Direc- observance of the principles of policy. practices that are grossly disad- ning, green city development,
Authority (BCDA) is tors (the Board) sets policies vantageous to government.
accountability, transparency, and smart city solutions.
committed to good to guide the Management in
carrying out its duties and and professionalism within a. BCDA Code of Conduct
governance, while the organization. It details the BCDA Code of Conduct was c. No Gift Policy a. Stewardship
responsibilities with integrity
pursuing its mandate and transparency. This affirms duties and responsibilities of approved by the Board in 2015. The No Gift Policy adheres As a steward of state resources,
to transform former BCDA’s full compliance with the Board to the state and its Through Office Order No. to the highest form of ethical BCDA complies with relevant
military bases and the Code of Corporate Gover- stakeholders. It also provides 004, as described in Section standards, and compels BCDA laws and regulations in the
properties into centers nance. In addition, the BCDA a structure through which the 5.2, members of BCDA Board, to demonstrate fairness, profes- implementation of its proj-
Manual of Corporate Gover- corporation’s objectives are officers, personnel, project sionalism, and excellence in ects and in its asset disposi-
of economic growth,
nance (the Manual) serves as set, and the means to achieve employees, consultants, and delivering quality services, tion activities. This is to ensure
for the benefit of the a guide in achieving BCDA’s that the projects and activities
these objectives. contractual employees work- without expecting any undue
country, the Armed corporate goals, while adher- ing for the BCDA are directed to are environment-friendly and
favor or reward.
Forces, and other ing to the principles of good The BCDA Board of Directors strictly observe the provisions consistent with the organiza-
government agencies. corporate governance. The recognizes the importance and of BCDA Code of Conduct, tion’s sustainable development
Manual, which was approved d. Code of Conduct and Ethical
the benefits of regular evalua- beginning in 2016. The code Standards for Public Officials goals.
by the Board on July 09, 2014, tion of the processes involved
GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK of conduct, which incorpo- and Employees
through Board Resolution No.
BCDA adopts the Governance in its governance. In 2020, the rates the organization’s whis- Primarily, BCDA takes direc-
2014-07-115, aims to steer the Further, BCDA adheres to
Commission for Govern- organization towards excel- Board conducted self-assess- tleblowing policy, sets forth the tion from its charter, RA 7227,
ments to evaluate its perfor- principles, corporate values, Republic Act (RA) No. 6713,
ment-owned or -controlled lence and competitiveness, as amended, and Executive
Corporations (GCG) Code mance, and the performance and rules of conduct that both or the Code of Conduct and Order (EO) No. 62 – the Imple-
both locally and globally. In
of Corporate Governance for of the Board Committees and officers and employees must Ethical Standards for Public menting Rules and Regulations
addition, it aims to enable
GOCCs. In doing so, it proves BCDA to become a valuable the Members of the Board. The observe in carrying out their Officials and Employees. This of RA 7227, which require envi-
to be responsive to its stake- partner of the government Board Committees answered official duties and responsibil- is cascaded to new employees, ronmental impact assessment
holders, while serving as a in national development. a self-assessment question- ities. This includes the policies through the employee orienta- studies of all major projects.

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Joint venture projects, on the Code of the Philippines. They • Organization The Committee undertook the
other hand, are implemented also follow directives from the Development Committee following in the past year:
in accordance with the BCDA Department of Environment • Audit and Corporate 1) reviewed and recommended
Guidelines and Procedures for and Natural Resources (DENR) Governance Committee for Board approval the legal
Entering into Joint Venture and the Civil Aviation Authority • Risk Management, Legal strategies on various cases filed
(JV) Agreements with Private of the Philippines (CAAP). and External Relations by or against BCDA; 2) assessed
Entities, which was patterned Committee the information provided by
after the National Economic b. Corporate Social • Finance and Investments Management on risk exposures
and Development Author- Responsibility Committee and risk management activities;
• Business Development
ity (NEDA) JV Guidelines The community outreach 3) reviewed and recommended
Committee
and certain provisions of activities are guided by BCDA’s measures on legislative propos-
corporate social responsibil- BCDA PCEO Vince Dizon presents updates on New Clark City prior to
the Build-Operate-Transfer als affecting BCDA;
1. Audit and Corporate inspecting the site of the Supreme Court compound (2020)
(BOT) law. According to the ity (CSR) philosophy: “We at 4) assessed the Annual Plan-
Governance Committee
BCDA Guidelines, JV under- BCDA are committed to fulfill ning Program of the Planning
The Board Audit and Corpo-
takings may be done through our mandates to our stakehold- rate Governance Committee on the propriety of changes in certified, for the provision of Services Department as it
a JV contractual agreement, ers by improving the quality of (BACGC) ensures that the accounting policies and prac- conversion and development relates to risk management;
or through the formulation of life of, and giving dignity to, internal auditors have free and tices, and significant adjust- services, real estate manage- 5) reviewed and evaluated public
a separate JV company. The our workforce, our families, full access to property records, ments resulting from the audit. ment, and engineering for land affairs issues affecting BCDA
appropriate JV agreement will and the communities that we and personnel files—all of which They also checked the financial and assets under its jurisdiction activities, programs and proj-
be determined by the most develop, through the conver- will be used during internal and control. This was conferred ects, as identified and presented
reports’ compliance with both
efficient and financially viable sion of former military bases audit. The committee must also by third-party auditor TÜV by Management. Further,
and other properties into ensure that internal audit activ- internal financial manage-
arrangement between BCDA Rheinland Philippines. the Committee reviewed
premier sustainable centers of ities are free from interference. ment policies and pertinent
and its JV partners. These and evaluated the measures
economic growth.” accounting standards, includ- recommended by Manage-
guidelines and procedures The ISO 9001:2015 is an inter-
For the past year, the BACGC ing regulatory requirements. ment to address such issues
were approved by the Board reviewed the following audit
The BCDA Manual of Corpo- The committee also ensured nationally accepted standard
through Board Resolution No. reports: performance of the for consideration of the Board.
rate Governance refers to the that the IASD monitored for quality management and
2017-09-148. The Board like- Poro Point Management
CSR philosophy, which identi- and evaluated the adequacy compliance with customer and To ensure that risk factors
wise approved the BCDA Asset Corporation (PPMC), the
fies five major stakeholders: the regulatory requirements.
Disposition Guidelines through Uptown Bonifacio Project, and of BCDA’s internal control encountered by the organiza-
Armed Forces of the Philippines
Board Resolution No. 2017-09- (AFP), the project-affected other BCDA affiliates. Likewise, systems, and that proper coor- tion are adequately identified,
149. communities, the internal orga- the committee reviewed and dination was made with the The certification has contributed accurately assessed, and prior-
nization, the environment, and approved the 2021 Annual Audit Commission on Audit (COA). to BCDA’s improved respon- itized, BCDA developed the
Every development project the victims of natural calami- Plan of the BCDA Internal Audit siveness to its stakeholders and BCDA Corporate Risk Registry.
must have an approved master ties. Services Department (IASD). compliance with world-class The risk registry was developed
Furthermore, BCDA contin-
plan and design standards—all standards in customer service. through the concerted effort
The committee recommended ues to improve its internal
of which will serve as guides INSTITUTIONAL to the Board several solutions and inputs of the different
processes by seeking certifi-
during project implementation. MECHANISMS that would address the audit 2. Risk Management System BCDA departments and units
To ensure compliance with the cation for its Quality Manage- The Risk Management, Legal
The master plans and design findings. They also ensured that after a series of pre-work activ-
standards will also ensure that principles of good governance, ment System, pursuant to and External Relations Commit- ities held in 2018.
the solutions, which the Board
land development is optimized. the Board created committees had agreed on, were promptly Executive Order No. 605, which tee reviews and evaluates legal
to support them, and to help acted upon by the Manage- institutionalizes standards and strategies, risk management The BCDA Risk Registry is a
The master plans and design them perform their functions. ment. Further, the committee mechanisms in implement- measures, and public affairs repository of identified risks of
guidelines follow relevant laws ensured that the IASD reviewed ing the government quality issues to ensure that risks are BCDA. It contains the various
and regulations, such as RA No. The following are the BCDA the periodic financial state- management program. To identified and are addressed risk factors that the organiza-
6541 or the National Building Board Committees: ments. The committee focused date, BCDA is ISO 9001:2015 immediately and accordingly. tion faces, the impact of the risk

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BCDA and JHMC award a 5,700-square-meter property at Camp John
Hay, Baguio City to the Filinvest Consortium, allowing the latter to
develop a new hotel in the area (2020)

factors to the organization, the


necessary for them to fully Philippine government, strated the Board’s commit-
controls that were in place to
understand and embody the BCDA supports Freedom of ment to devote sufficient
avoid such risks from occurring,
principles of good governance. Information (FOI) by having time and attention to their
the action plans should the risk
occur, and the responsible units its own People’s FOI Manual. duties and responsibilities.
tasked with implementing the BCDA organizes and funds the
risk management and mitiga- seminars and training sessions. FOI supports the constitutional All but one member received
tion strategies. The members of the Board are right of the Filipino people to an attendance rating of 100
also required to keep them- access information that is of percent.
For CY 2020, the most appar- selves updated on the current public concern. The public may
ent risk source was the COVID- the Business Development climate, and the marketing and laws, rules, and regulations request for any information or
19 pandemic. This disrupted Department (BDD). after-sales service programs that are pertinent to BCDA. document regarding BCDA and
how business operations were
conducted. This prompted The committee identifies
of BCDA. It conducts a peri-
odic review and validation of In 2020, the members of the
its projects via the FOI portal. BCDA CORPORATE VALUES
BCDA to mitigate this risk Board attended the following BOARD APPRAISAL
issues, provides guidance, and business development data, Integrity
through the Bounce Back training programs: a webinar The Board recognizes the
proposes solutions, as well as to determine if the assets are
Better (BBB) Plan. During the called, “Risk Management in importance and benefits of
formulates policies and guide- viable for disposition. It also
preparation of the BBB Plan, the Age of COVID-19;” a Pili- conducting regular evalua-
lines for the annual and supple- validates and reviews the Excellence
BCDA identified strategies that pinas Conference 2020 event tion to determine its effective-
mental budgets of BCDA and Comprehensive Integrated
capitalize on its strengths and called, “Rebooting the Econ- ness. In 2020, the members of
resources and enable BCDA to its subsidiaries, for the Board’s Master Development Plan
omy Post-Pandemic: Cush- the Board conducted a self-as- Innovation
thrive despite the pandemic. approval. It is responsible (CIMDP) of BCDA properties, ioning the Long Emergency;” sessment to evaluate the
These strategies are seen to for the oversight of the fiscal to determine how suitable they a Pilipinas Conference 2020 performance of the Board as
mitigate the effects of the management of the BCDA are for the current real estate event called, “Towards Green a whole and that of the Board Stewardship
pandemic on BCDA as it gradu- resources, and of the BCDA trends. Economic Recovery: Design- Committees. The members
ally transitions to and navigates subsidiaries and affiliates. It ing Climate Resilient and of the Board and the Board
the new normal. The Commit- also reviews the proposed The committee also maximizes Sustainable Communities;” an Committees answered a self-
tee reviewed and evaluated the budget plans and the finan- the benefits from the disposi- Ayala-University of the Phil- assessment questionnaire,
strategies and measures recom-

95%
cial performance of BCDA’s tion and/or development of land ippines School of Economics which took into account the
mended by Management to subsidiaries and affiliates.The and other assets, by formulat- (UPSE) webinar called, “Impact following criteria: leadership,
address such issues for consid- committee also provides guid- ing a sound and strategic busi- of the National Land Use Plan: roles and responsibilities,
eration of the Board. ance on investment of corpo- ness management framework. Getting the Act Together;” and independence, stewardship,
rate funds, and reviews the an online course on profes- reporting and disclosure.
3. Finance and Investments
Committee profitability of investments. sional directors program.
The Board Finance and 5. Continuing Education ATTENDANCE
Investments Committee 4. Business Development As key decision makers, the 6. BCDA Freedom of The Board conducted 24
(BFIC)reviews the financial Committee members of the Board further Information meetings during the year. BCDA received a 95% Stake-
feasibility of the disposition The Board Business Devel- enhance their knowledge and In compliance with holder Satisfaction Rating
of BCDA properties through opment Committee (BBDC) skill sets by attending capacity Executive Order No. 2 of The high attendance record among joint venture partners,
reviews the strategies and poli- lessees, and buyers.
sale, lease, or joint venture building and training activities. 2016, which upholds trans- of the Board members in
agreement, as endorsed by cies that affect the investment These activities are deemed parency measures in the board meetings demon-

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FINANCIAL REPORT
FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR CY 2020
The declaration of COVID-19 by the World Health Organization as a pandemic prompted Non-Current Assets comprises of the following accounts:
the National Government to declare a nationwide state of calamity and implemented
the Enhanced Community Quarantine throughout Luzon and other affected areas in
March 2020. This directive posted a significant change in the operational activities of
the organization. However, BCDA remained steadfast in its commitment as a prime
mover of national development.

I. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION


BCDA’s total assets as of 31 December 2020 amounted to Php196.35 billion, posting a slight increase of
0.5% from Php195.42 billion as of 31 December 2019 indicating resilience in the midst of the COVID-19
pandemic that impacted all business organizations on a global scale.

lion in 2020 was primarily due Property, Plant and Equipment portion of the joint venture
to payment for the airport in- (PPE) increased by Php13.93 receivable.
frastructure project in Clark not billion due to the recognition of
funded by the General Appro- various infrastructures under- Liabilities and Equity
priations Act (GAA) and vari- taken by BCDA in Clark such The decrease in the current
ous remittances to the Bureau as the new passenger terminal liabilities of about Php1 billion
of the Treasury (BTr). building in Clark International was primarily due to the decrease
On the other hand, in- Airport, connecting roads of inter-agency payables due to
crease in current receivables between Clark International
the return of unspent GAA funds
of Php6.44 billion is mainly at- Airport and New Clark City,
Current Assets comprises of the following: to the BTr in compliance with the
tributable to the recognition of and the Luzon Bypass Infra-
structure. “Bayanihan to Heal as One” Act.
the current portion of the joint Increase in accounts
venture receivable from SM Investment Properties was
up by 14% or Php10.57 billion payable of Php1.03 billion
Prime Holdings, Inc. and “Fi- reflected the current payables
nance Lease” receivables pursu- from 2019 to 2020 mainly
attributable to the recognition related to infrastructure
ant to the Philippine Financial projects in New Clark City
of the Sports Facilities in the
Reporting Standards (PFRS) 16. and other parts of Luzon in CY
National Government Admin-
Decrease in Prepayments 2020.
istrative Center amounting to
and Other Current Assets ac- Equity increased by
Php10.71 billion.
count by Php5.59 billion is Php2.52 billion as of 31
Other non-current assets December 2020 is mainly
mainly due to the reclassifi- were down by 28% or Php7.25 due to additional equity from
cation of the completed proj- billion, from Php26.26 billion the National Government
Current assets in the total from Php38.74 billion as of other current accounts. ect, particularly the NGAC in CY 2019 to Php19.01 billion used for the implementation
amount of Php22.74 billion 31 December 2019 primarily due The reduction of cash and Sports facilities, from Pre- in CY 2020 mainly due to the of the BCDA Access Road
as of 31 December 2020, to reduction in cash and cash cash equivalents from Php22.76 payments account to the In- reclassification of the current Projects in New Clark City
decreased by Php15.99 billion equivalents and prepayment / billion in 2019 to Php6.32 bil- vestment Property account. portion from the non-current and net income for the year.

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II. STATEMENT OF INCOME III. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS


Revenue generated from its sale, lease, joint venture arrangements and other sources was flat at
Php6.58 billion amidst economic downturn brought about by the global pandemic. The higher rev-
enue from the joint venture was offset by lower toll revenues because of the pandemic.

Cash Flows from 72% from Php518.24 million in Php0.07 billion for CY 2019
Operating Activities
Operating Expenses CY 2019 to Php892.07 million to Php16.30 billion for CY 2020.
Net cash generated from oper-
Maintenance and other oper- No significant increase in COVID-19, established test- in CY 2020.
personnel services-related ating activities totaled Php2.30
ating expenses increased ing sites and quarantine facil- Cash Flows from
from Php4.12 billion in expenses is reported as of 31 billion for CY 2020, which
ities in NCC to help combat Cash Flows from Investing Financing Activities
CY 2019 to Php4.90 billion December 2020 at Php250.49 is higher by Php1.09 billion Activities
COVID-19. In partnership with Major outflows from financing
in CY 2020 due to the increase million for CY 2020 from compared with Php1.21 billion
various government agencies Significant outflows aris- activities for CY 2020 totaled
in general services and utilities Php253.21 million in CY 2019. for CY 2019. This was primar-
in operating the sports and and major companies, test- ing from investing activi-
ily due to higher dividends Php2.44 billion were due to
non-sports facilities in New Other Income (Expenses) ing facilities and swabbing ties is mainly attributable to
received from affiliates which BCDA’s settlement of foreign
Clark City, as these were used Subsidy income received from centers in Metro Manila and the acquisition of assets and
increased by 93% in 2020. loan, payments of dividends
as temporary COVID-19 quaran- the National Government of New Clark City were in full construction of various infra-
Remittance to beneficiaries
tine facilities. Php10.94 billion and Php1.16 swing beginning April 2020. structure projects in New Clark to the National Government,
Depreciation expense billion for 2019 and 2020, share to the BTr was lower in
The operating expenses City and other parts of Luzon. finance charges in relation to
also increased at 12% due to respectively, accounted for 2020 compared to 2019 by 50%.
of BCDA included “COVID- The net cash used in invest- foreign loan, and payment of
the depreciation of completed the decrease in other income Payments to suppliers and
19 Related Expenses.” For guarantee fees to the BTr.
infrastructure projects. during the year. creditors were also higher by ing activities increased from
Contribution to the the period ending 31 Decem-
AFP Modernization Program COVID-19 Response ber 2020, the Agency had
slightly increased by 4% BCDA, in response to the incurred Php121.62 million in
IV. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
from Php2.50 billion in 2019 President’s call for a whole- COVID-19 related expenses,
to Php2.59 billion in 2020. of-nation approach in battling broken down as follows: The net increase in equity as of 31 December 2020 was attributable to the following: net income
for the year of Php3.12 billion, remittance of dividends to the National Government of Php1.63
billion and receipt of additional equity of Php1.07 billion from the National Government for
various infrastructure projects.

Truthfulness and fairness/fair representation of the 2020 Annual Financial Statements/Report included in this
publication:
The BCDA Management, led by its President and CEO, has authorized the publication of the said Annual Financial Statements/
Report. This is evidenced in Board Resolution No. 2020-07-075.

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ASSET DISPOSITION PROCEEDS


Other beneficiary
agencies include:
Gross Disposition National Housing Authority, National
Proceeds Home Mortgage Finance Corporation,
The total gross proceeds gener- Home Insurance and Guarantee
ated by BCDA from May 1993 to Corporation; Philippine Health
December 2020, arising from Insurance Corporation; Department
the disposition of Metro Manila of Public Works and Highways
camps covered by RA 7227, has and Department of Transportation;
reached Php112.28 billion. The Philippine Veterans Affairs Office;
proceeds received in 2020 repre- Commission on Higher Education;
sent a 5% increase from the 1993- Department of Science and
2019 level of Php106.64 billion. Technology; Office of the Secretary,
Department of Justice and the
The main drivers for the 5% Ombudsman; National Bureau of
Investigation, Bureau of Corrections,
surge were the receipt of dispo-
Philippine National Police, and
sition proceeds in the amount
the Bureau of Jail Management
of Php3 billion from the joint
and Penology; Supreme Court
venture with SM Prime Hold- of the Philippines and the Lower
ings, Inc. for the Bonifacio South Courts, Sandiganbayan, Court of
Pointe property; the Php1.26 Php0.55B Appeals and Court of Tax Appeals;
billion dividends from Fort LGU
Department of Education and
Bonifacio Development Corpo- Department of Social Welfare and
Php0.79B
ration; and the Php120 million Non-Military Development; Department of Labor
proceeds from Lot 1-G sold to Gross Disposition Proceeds Replication
Breakdown of and Employment; Mount Pinatubo
Expenses
Energy Development Corpora- TOTAL Gross Disposition Proceeds Assistance, Rehabilitation and
tion. Php112.28B TOTAL Development Fund; and, Philippine
Php112.28B Economic Zone Authority.
Other contributors to the part of the gross proceeds (e.g. billion or 44% of the Php112.28
growth were the proceeds from the replication of Philippine Air billion generated since 1993. The
existing lease and joint venture Force [PAF] facilities in Villamor AFP share consisted of Php38.07 asset disposition program with billion for taxes, duties and government agencies in the
agreements totaling Php1.26 Air Base, and replication billion for the AFP Modern- the receipt of Php550 million of fees; and Php790 million for proceeds from the disposi-
billion. of Philippine Army, PAF, and ization Program and Php11.12 the proceeds. the replication of non-military tion program annually to the
Philippine Navy facilities in Joint billion for the replication of mili-
The Php112.28 billion total U.S. Military Assistance Group facilities. Bureau of the Treasury (BTr).
disposition proceeds consisted tary facilities in Fort Bonifacio Disposition-related expenses
[JUSMAG] area and in Villamor and Villamor Air Base. After remittance, it is the
of Php43.62 billion from joint deducted from the gross The BCDA share funds BCDA’s
Air Base). responsibility of the Depart-
ventures, Php40.26 billion from proceeds include: Php7.11 operations, the development
The share of BCDA accounted ment of Budget and Manage-
sales, Php10.43 billion from Breakdown of Gross billion for direct expenses on of former military bases in
for 32% or Php36.05 billion, ment (DBM) to release their
leases, and Php17.97 billion from Disposition Proceeds while the share of other bene- site development and infra- Clark and its extensions, and
other receipts. This is based on structure projects, relocation the construction of infrastruc- respective shares based on
The Armed Forces of the Phil- ficiary agencies represented
actual cash generated, except for ippines (AFP) is the biggest Php8.96 billion or 8% of the total of informal settlers, survey, ture projects to enhance their the budget execution guide-
replication projects undertaken beneficiary of the disposition proceeds. The local government titling, appraisal and admin- connectivity and sustainabil- lines and the approved fiscal
by the developer and recorded as proceeds receiving Php49.19 units also benefited from the istrative expenses; Php9.63 ity. BCDA remits the share of program of the government.

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Remittances to the Contributions to the


National Government senting the trust funds returned aggressive policies supported AFP under the Duterte
Since the creation of BCDA to NG, to help augment funds by the administration to resolve Administration
in 1992, its remittance to the for the state-led efforts to long-standing disputes over BCDA posted a record-high con- its highest contribution to the
National Government (NG) contain the spread of COVID- tribution to the National Govern- AFP amounting to Php17.81
the properties or with busi-
has reached Php71.18 billion. 19 and provide economic ment during the first five years
ness partners. Because of this, billion during the first five
The said remittance consisted of the Duterte Administration
relief to poor families and years of the Duterte Adminis-
of Php60.80 billion in disposi- BCDA’s remittance during the
other vulnerable groups most amounting to Php24.40 billion.
tion proceeds, Php5.37 billion Duterte administration reached tration, which is even higher
affected by the economic fall-
in dividends, Php3.16 billion in Php24.40 billion in just five Out of the total Php24.40 bil- than the contributions made
guarantee fees and the return of out from the global health crisis.
years, a difference of Php9.94 lion contribution to the Nation- during the entire six years of
Php71 million of initial equity al Government, BCDA posted
billion compared to the Php14.46 the previous administration.
to the NG. In addition to these BCDA’s excellent performance
remittances, BCDA remitted during the Duterte administra- billion remittance during the
Php1.78 billion in 2020, repre- tion can be attributed to the six-year Aquino administration.

Remittances to the National Government Contributions to the AFP under the Duterte Administration

32.31B 32.31B
18.38B
17.81B

24.40B
13.01B

14.46B

Previous Aquino Duterte Previous Aquino Duterte


Administrations Administration Administration Administrations Administration Administration
(1993-2010) (2011-2016) (2017-2021)* (1993-2010) (2011-2016) (2017-2021)*

*Remittance to BTr for the year applies to the disposition proceeds received in the preceding year.

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Flow of Disposition Proceeds


BCDA adopts two different procedures in the determination and remittance of disposition proceeds, Sale Transactions
depending on whether the disposition is in the nature of a sale transaction or a non-sale transaction Based on Administrative Order No. 236, January 8, 1996 (Prescribing Rules and Regulations on the
(e.g. joint venture, lease, etc.). The determination of expenses related to non-sale transactions is Collection, Remittance, and Utilization of Sales Proceeds under RA 7917), the following is the process
jointly approved by the BCDA and the Department of National Defense (DND) under EO 309. On the flow:
other hand, expenses related to sale transactions are determined and approved by the Inter-Agency
Committee (IAC) created under Administrative Order No. 236 (1996), composed of representatives
from the DND, the BCDA, and the Department of Finance (DOF). The following shows the processes:

Non-Sale Transactions
Based on Executive Order No. 309, November 2, 2000 (Prescribing Rules and Regulations for the
Distribution of Proceeds of Leases, Joint Ventures, and Transactions other than Sale Involving
Portions of Metro Manila Military Camps under RA 7227, as amended by RA 7917), the following is
the process flow:

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BOARD OF
(FBCI), and the Philippine of the Philippine Advertising and CEO of BCDA on 10 August Economics from the University
Japan Initiative for Clark Agencies. 2016. Dizon, 46, Filipino, took of Reading in the United

DIRECTORS
Green City, Inc. (PJIC). He is Garcia earned his college his oath of office as a member Kingdom. Finishing his degree
also a director at the North degree at Colegio de San Juan of the Board of Directors on 11 with distinction, he was a recip-
Luzon Railways Corporation de Letran. August 2016 and as President ient of the British Chevening
(NLRC), a subsidiary of In 2020, Garcia attended and CEO of BCDA on 15 August Scholarship Awards, which is
BCDA. the following trainings: BCDA 2016. granted to outstanding emerg-
A leading marketing and One Common Language and Dizon serves as the vice ing leaders, enabling them to
political consultant, Garcia chairman of the BCDA Board
Adventure Therapy conducted pursue a master’s degree at any
has a strong background in and a director at NLRC. He
by NXTLVL Experience held UK university.
banking, real estate, market- is also a director at various
on 07-09 January 2020, at He received his Bachelor
ing, and branding. For 20 years, ATTY. ARISTOTLE
Forest Lodge, Camp John Hay, BCDA affiliates: the FBDC, the B. BATUHAN
he was the chairman and chief of Arts degree in Economics
Baguio City, and 04-05 March BGCEA, the FBCI, and the PJIC.
executive officer (CEO) of the and Bachelor of Science
2020, at Dusit Thani Manila, He also serves as the chairman Atty. Aristotle B. Batuhan
advertising agency, Leo Burnett in Commerce degree in
Makati City; and webinar titled, of the Subic-Clark Council, was appointed by President
Manila. Leo Burnett Manila is Management and Financial
“Risk Management in the Age and the vice chairman of the Duterte as a member of the
GREGORIO D. GARCIA III one of the biggest advertising Institutions from the De La Salle
of COVID-19,” conducted by Clark International Airport Board of Directors of BCDA on
Gregorio D. Garcia III was agencies in the country. University (DLSU) in Manila,
the Institute of Corporate Corporation (CIAC). 14 October 2016. Atty. Batuhan,
appointed by President Rodrigo Earlier in his career,
Concurrently, he holds Philippines. Subsequently, he 54, took his oath of office on 19
he worked for the advertis- Directors, held on 08 May 2020.
Roa Duterte as Chairman of the three important positions in joined the DLSU faculty as assis- October 2016.
Board of Directors of the Bases ing agency Ace Compton, as
the government: 1) deputy tant professor in economics. He concurrently serves
Conversion and Development creative head. He then worked
chief implementer of the In 2002, he joined the as a director at the NLRC, the
Authority (BCDA) on 10 August for Mr. Tomas Aguirre, the
National Action Plan against team of Senator Edgardo J. FBDC, the Bonifacio Water
2016. He took his oath of office founder of Banco Filipino,
COVID-19; 2) chief testing Corporation (BWC), the
on 11 August 2016. where Garcia eventually Angara as chief of staff. In
czar, and chief coordina- Bonifacio Communications
Garcia, 76, Filipino, is became the vice president. 2005, he worked as a senior
tor of the Test, Trace, Treat Corporation (BCC), the FBCI,
concurrently the Chairman of He was the founding direc- lecturer in economics, finance, and the PJIC.
tor of the Advertising Board of (T3) Program; and 3) presi-
the Board of Trustees of the and statistics, under the He was born on 07
the Philippines, founding chair- dential adviser on Flagship
Heritage Park Management Bachelor of Science in Business September 1966, in Cebu City,
man of the Creative Guild of Programs and Projects.
Corporation. He is also a direc- Administration program of Philippines. He obtained his
the Philippines, and founding Dizon was a consultant to
tor at various affiliates of BCDA, the Northern Virginia, Prague Bachelor of Laws from the
such as the Fort Bonifacio director of the Bank Marketing Senate Majority Leader Alan
Campus. University of the Philippines
Development Corporation Association of the Philippines. Peter Cayetano. In 2011, he was
in 1992, and his Master of Laws
appointed as Undersecretary For four years, he was the
(FBDC), the Bonifacio Estate Garcia is a recipient of the VIVENCIO B. DIZON from the Harvard Law School,
Lifetime Achievement Award, for Political Affairs under vice president for corporate
Services Corporation (BESC), Vivencio B. Dizon was Cambridge, Massachusetts,
the Bonifacio Global City from the Creative Guild of the appointed by President Duterte the Office of the President. communications of the Strategic U.S.A., in 1995. At Harvard
Estate Association (BGCEA), Philippines, and the Maverick as a member of the Board of He holds a Master of Alliance Holdings, Inc.- University, his areas of concen-
the Filinvest BCDA Clark, Inc. Award from the Association Directors and as the President Science degree in Development Technologies (SAHI-TECH). tration included constitutional

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Gregorio D. Garcia III of the Creative Guild of the PJIC. He also serves as the chairman
Philippines, and founding director of the Subic-Clark Alliance for
Gregorio D. Garcia III was of the Bank Marketing Association Development (SCAD) Council,
law and public
appointed international
by President Rodrigo managing partner until 20 July
of the Philippines. and the vice chairman of the Clark and marine force. His exper- and a Healthy Lifestyle,” held Miranda had a distinguished
Roa Duterte as Chairman
law. Upon graduation of the
from 2010, when he was appointed International Airport Corporation tise spans naval and maritime on 28 April 2020; a webinar on military career. He has expertise
Board of Directors of the Bases
Harvard, he worked briefly as a Garcia is a recipient of the Lifetime (CIAC). in combat, personnel manage-
as Undersecretary of the operations, intelligence and coping with COVID-19, held
Conversion and Development Achievement Award, from the
visiting foreign attorney at the Department on 02 June 2020; a webinar ment, operational research,
Authority (BCDA), on 10 August Creative GuildofofTransportation
the Philippines, Concurrently, he holds three strategic planning, national
prestigious
2016. He tooklaw offices
his oath of Hale
of office on and
and Communications
the Maverick Award,(DOTC).
from the important positions in the security administration, titled, “Secrets to Managing strategic planning, national
& August
11 Dorr in2016.
Boston. Association of the Philippine
He resigned from DOTC on 15 government: 1) as deputy chief resource allocation, and organi- Your Personal Energy: An security administration, and
From 1996 to 1999, Atty. Advertising Agencies.
October 2011, and resumed implementer of the National Action Emotional Wellbeing Session,” strategic management.
zational development. Among
He is concurrently
Batuhan worked theasChairman
a senior Plan against COVID-19; 2) Chief
his private practice asdegree
special his major achievements are the held on 26 June 2020; a webi- He served as the
associate at Sycip ofSalazar
of the Board of Trustees the Garcia earned his college at Testing Czar, and Chief
Heritage Park Management counsel
Colegio deat San
the Juan
Batuhan Blando
de Letran. Coordinator of the Test, Trace, establishment and institution nar on the robotic process Commanding General of the
Hernandez & Gatmaitan, Philippine Army from 09
Corporation. He is also a Director at Concepcion & Trillana Law Treat (T3) Program; and 3) as of the Philippine Navy Board of automation roadshow, held on
the
variouslargest
affiliateslaw firm
of the BCDA, in such
the In 2020, Garcia attended the presidential adviser on Flagship
Offices. Advisers (a multi-governance 30 September 2020; and agile December 2016 to 05 October
Philippines.
as His practice
the Fort Bonifacio areas
Development following trainings: BCDA One Programs and Projects.
Atty. Batuhan also serves as VICE ADMIRAL FERDINAND sector coalition, composed of delivery workshop, held on 05 2017. As such, he organized
included corporations,
Corporation foreign
(FBDC), the Bonifacio Common Language and Adventure S. GOLEZ (RET)
Estate Services Corporation president and CEObyofNXTLVL
Therapy conducted Motoring Dizon was a consultant to Senate experts and leaders in various November 2020; and a session combat operations, prepared
investments, project finance,
(BESC), the Bonifacio
public utilities Global City
(telecommuni- Ventures Phils., Inc.
Experience held on 07-09 January Majority Leader Alan Peter sectors of society); the conduct with Harvard University profes- national defense plans, and
Estate Association (BGCEA), the 2020, at Forest Lodge, Camp John Vice Admiral
Cayetano. Ferdinand
In 2011, he was S. sor Rebecca Henderson, held on trained army reserve units.
cations and water), banking, Atty. Batuhan attended of Maritime Security Forums
Filinvest BCDA Clark, Inc. (FBCI), Hay, Baguio City, and 04-05 March Golez (Ret) has been a member
appointed as Undersecretary for
04 December 2020. Prior to this, he also served
securities, and Japan
privatization. the following trainings: webi-
2020, at Dusit Thani Manila, from 2008 to 2010 for differ-
and the Philippine Initiative ofPolitical
the BCDA Affairs under
Board ofthe Office of
Directors as Acting Chief of Staff of the
HeClark
for alsoGreen
has City,
experience
Inc. (PJIC).in nar titled
Makati City;“Risk Management
and, webinar entitled, the President. ent naval forces around the
since 2011. Golez, 66, Filipino, Armed Forces of the Philippines
corporate,
He civil, and
is also a director at thecriminal
North in the
“Risk Age of COVID-19,”
Management in the Age of archipelago; and other relevant
Luzon Railways Corporation
litigation, and has argued cases COVID-19,” conducted
conducted by the
by the Institute was
Hereappointed
holds a Mastertoofthe position
Science degree (AFP) from 22 April 2016 to 30
activities that aimed to invigo-
(NLRC), a subsidiary
before labor and otherof the BCDA.
adminis- Institute of Corporate Directors,
of Corporate Directors, by President Duterte on 16 June
in Development Economics, from
June 2016, and vice chief of staff
held on 08 May 2020. the University of Reading rate the future of the Navy.
trative tribunals. held on 08 May 2020; 2020 2017. He took his oath ofinoffice
the
of the AFP from 08 March 2016
A leading marketing and political Age: 76 United Kingdom. Finishing his In 2010, after a long and
Atty. Batuhan
consultant, Garcia haswas tapped
a strong MPTC Annual
Citizenship: FilipinoManagement ondegree
29 June 2017. Golez serves
with distinction, he was a to 09 December 2016.
fruitful career in the Navy, he
to join the
background Presidential
in banking, real Conference: “Build as One!” asrecipient
a director atBritish
of the the FBDC, the
Chevening As one of the country’s
joined the Energy Development
estate, marketing,Staff,
Management and branding.
Office of Scholarship Awards, which
BWC, the BCC, and the BESC. is
held on 27 August 2020; Corporation (EDC) as head of valiant soldiers, he served
For 20 years, he was the chairman granted to outstanding emerging
the President in April 1999, Pilipinas Golez had a highly accom-
and chief executive officer (CEO) of VivencioConference
B. Dizon 2020: leaders, enabling them to pursue its Security Department. He as the commander of the
with
the the rankagency,
advertising of Presidential
Leo Burnett “Rebooting the Economy plished
a master’sand well-decorated
degree at any UK Northern Luzon Command
planned, devised, and imple-
Assistant.
Manila. He was
Leo Burnett tasked
Manila is oneto He was appointed byCushioning
Post-Pandemic: President career in his naval profession.
university. in Tarlac City; commander of
mented a working security
of the biggest
review foreign-funded projects Duterte as a member
the Long Emergency,” of the Board
held He has profound experience
system to ensure uninterrupted the 7th Infantry Division in
advertising agencies in the country.
and government infrastructure
of Directors and as the President
on 23 November 2020; inHe received his Bachelor of Arts
leading and managing major LIEUTENANT GENERAL Nueva Ecija; commander of
and CEO of the BCDA, on 10 degree in Economics and Bachelor power production in all areas GLORIOSO V. MIRANDA (RET)
contracts.
Earlier He resigned
in his career, he workedfrom Pilipinas
August 2016. Conference
He took his oath 2020:
of commands
of Science in of the Navy.
Commerce degree He the 102nd Infantry Brigade
where renewable power is
his the
for post in October
advertising 2000.
agency Ace Atty. “Towards Green Economic
office as a member of the Board of went on a tour and
in Management of duty, at the
Financial Lieutenant General Glorioso V. in Saranggani Province;
generated.
Compton,
Batuhan alsoas creative
servedhead.
as He then
senior Directors on 11 August
Recovery: Designing Climate 2016 and as Institutions
helm of thefrom the De LaNavy,
Philippine Salle
Vice Admiral Golez Miranda (Ret) was appointed by commander of Anti-terrorism
worked for Mr. Tomas Aguirre, the President and CEO of BCDA on 15 University (DLSU) in Manila,
legal consultant at the Office of Resilient and Sustainable as its flag officer-in-command. attended the following train- President Duterte as a member Joint Task Force GENSAN in
founder of Banco Filipino, where August 2016. Philippines. Subsequently, he
the Presidential
Garcia Chiefthe
eventually became of vice
Staff Communities,” held on 24 The flagthe
joined officer-in-charge is the
DLSU faculty as assistant ings: a webinar titled “Managing of the Board of Directors of General Santos City; battalion
in January 2006 to early 2007.
president. November
Dizon serves 2020; and
as the vice Ayala-
chairman most coveted
professor position in the
in economics. Anxiety and Building Resiliency BCDA on 08 January 2018. commander of the 25th Infantry
Atty. Batuhan co-founded UPSE webinar entitleda“Impact
of the BCDA Board and director Navy. in this time of Crisis,” held on Miranda, 59, Filipino, took his Battalion in Maguindanao; and
He was the founding director at NLRC. He is also a director at In 2002, he joined the team of
the Batuhan Blando of the National Land Use Plan: Vice Admiral Golez even- 08 April 2020; a webinar titled, oath of office on 24 January the task force commander of
of the Advertising Board of the various BCDA affiliates: the FBDC, Senator Edgardo J. Angara, as chief
Concepcion
Philippines, Law chairman
founding Offices in Getting
the BGCEA, thetheActFBCI,Together,”
and the tually became
of staff. In 2005,ahemanager
worked and “Strengthen Your Immune 2018. He is also a director the 602nd Infantry Brigade
October 2001, and was its held on 04 December 2020. leader of a 23,000-strong
as a senior lecturer in sailor
economics, System with Good Nutrition at the FBDC and the BWC. also in Maguindanao.

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He obtained his military labor representative for the pated in national and interna- Directors of BCDA on 05 May Camiña is also a passionate 46, Filipino, took his oath of
education in 1983 from the National Tripartite Industrial tional conferences on labor 2018. Camiña, 67, Filipino, took farmer. He has helped the office on 11 September 2019. He
Philippine Military Academy. Peace Council under the and trade relations, such as the his oath of office on 15 May locals in his province increase is also a member of the Board
He earned two master’s Department of Labor and 8th ASEAN Regional Tripartite 2018. He is also a member of the their income through his con- of Directors of the Bonifacio
degrees in National Security Employment (DOLE)–Bureau Social Dialogue Conference Board of Directors of the FBDC ceptualization of “farm-to-fork Transport Corporation (BTC).
Administration and in Business of Labor Relations. During this held in Manila Philippines; and the NLRC. tourism” in Sibunag, Guimaras. He is a top-rated radio
Administration from the time, Diwa helped improve the Regional Conference on Camiña served as the In 2014, his advocacy was announcer and reporter, who
National Defense College of the formulation of labor and Economic Integration and regional director of the Land recognized by the Canadian had worked for the Manila
the Philippines and Isabela employment policies as part of International Trade, held in Transportation Office (LTO) Government by way of a cash Broadcasting Company–DZRH,
Colleges, respectively. the said advisory council. He Bangkok, Thailand; a lead- Region VI from July 2001 to grant, to fully promote the said the country’s oldest and wid-
also served as a commissioner ership program in Nanyang October 2013. During his term, project in Guimaras, and to est-reaching radio network in
for the National Wages and Polytechnic University in he was awarded the Most strengthen its impact among Asia.
Productivity Commission, also Singapore; International Labor Outstanding Regional Director the beneficiaries. The Iloilo As a dedicated media prac-
an attached agency of DOLE. Organization (ILO) Regional for three consecutive years provincial government like- titioner, he currently covers
In 1992, Diwa was elected Seminar on Wage Policy, held from 2010 to 2012. wise declared Camiña’s farm in the day-to-day activities of
general secretary of the Caucus in Bali, Indonesia; and the Camiña’s leadership in the Guimaras a model farm in the President Duterte. He also
of Independent Unions on the 7th World Assembly: World LTO enabled him to implement province. serves as the president of the
Public Sector, the largest feder- Movements on Democracy, effective quality management Camiña attended the webi- Malacañang Press Corps, cov-
ation of government employees’ held in Lima, Peru. He also system standards in the busi- nar titled, “Risk Management ering the Malacañang Palace.
unions at that time. participated in study tours ness processes and frontline in the Age of COVID-19,” As a recipient of the presti-
He worked as a consul- about public sector unions in services of the Region VI office. conducted by the Institute of gious 2018 Golden Dove Awards
tant for the Philippine Postal Norway, Sweden, Germany, and These projects earned him Corporate Directors, held on for Best Radio Newscaster, he
Corporation and various in Geneva. praises from various govern- 08 May 2020.
DAVID L. DIWA has hosted several top-rated
non-government organi- ment agencies.
David L. Diwa was appointed by News and Public Affairs pro-
zations (NGOs), which led In 2015, Camiña contrib-
President Duterte as a member grams of DZRH, including the
him to be involved in other uted to the restoration of the
of the Board of Directors of daily program “Magandang
specializations, such as social 153-year-old ancestral home
BCDA on 07 February 2018. welfare, trade and investment in Arevalo, Iloilo City, called Umaga Pilipinas” and “Coffee
Diwa, 71, Filipino, took his oath policy, energy, environment, the Avanceña Camiña Balay Break.”
of office on 13 February 2018. He and consumer protection. nga Bato, and to its conversion In his 20 years of service
is also a director at the FBDC, His training at the Center for into a museum. The National in the Philippine radio indus-
and a member of the Board of Research and Communication Commission for Culture and try, Uri excelled as an executive
Directors of the NLRC. (now the University of Asia and the Arts, through the National producer, reporter, disc jockey,
Much of Diwa’s work has the Pacific) proved helpful in Museum, considered the house and anchor, as well as an
been devoted to advocating his engagement in the field of as an important cultural prop- account manager and product
labor rights and trade unions, policy research and advocacy. GERARD M. CAMIÑA erty, and a historical landmark HENRY L. URI endorser, for the leading broad-
a passion he inherited from his In 2005, he was elected in Iloilo City. The project Henry L. Uri was appointed by cast stations under the Manila
father, who worked in a fishing vice chairman of Lakas Gerard M. Camiña was supports Camiña’s vision to President Duterte as a member Broadcasting Company.
village in Catbalogan, Samar. Manggagawa Labor Center, a appointed by President Duterte transform the ancestral home of the Board of Directors of He has a proven track
In 2010, he was appointed as moderate group. He partici- as a member of the Board of to a place of pride in Iloilo City. BCDA on 19 August 2019. Uri, record in providing superior

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TOP MANAGEMENT
AND OFFICERS
executive support in major As a political scientist, as a freelance political and
projects that require excellent he was in charge of directing strategic research consultant
communication skills, mar- political surveys at the national, for government and private
keting, and public relations congressional, provincial, and corporations. He founded the
expertise. city/municipal levels. He was Laylo Research Strategies (LRS)
Uri earned his degree also one of the principal inves- in October 2010 and currently
in Mass Communications tigators in both the 1998 and serves as its principal pollster.
from the Manuel S. Enverga 2001 LRS is a polling and strate-
University Foundation in ABS-CBN/SWS Exit Polls. gic research consultancy firm
Lucena City. While at SWS, he wrote catering to the empirical needs
various articles for both local of political candidates, gov-
and international publications, ernment agencies, and private
and served as editor of the SWS organizations or corporations. VIVENCIO B. DIZON AILEEN ANUNCIACION R. ZOSA
President and Chief Executive Officer Executive Vice President and
bi-monthly publication titled, He completed his Masters Chief Operating Officer

“Survey Snapshots.” in Public Opinion Research


In 2001, Laylo worked
from the University of
for then President Gloria
Connecticut in May 1999.
Macapagal-Arroyo and directed
Laylo attended the follow-
research studies using quanti- ing trainings: a webinar titled,
tative and qualitative methods “Risk Management in the Age
in dealing mainly with gover- of COVID-19,” conducted by
nance, policy, as well as political the Institute of Corporate
PEDRO R. LAYLO
and communication campaigns. Directors, held on 08 May
Pedro R. Laylo was appointed by He was appointed by 2020; an online course on pro-
President Duterte as a member President Arroyo in April 2008 fessional directors program
ATTY. NENA D. RADOC
Chief Finance Officer and Senior Vice President
ENGR. JOSHUA M. BINGCANG
Senior Vice President
Conversion and Development Group
of the Board of Directors of as a member of the Board of conducted by the Institute of
Investment and Financial Management Group

BCDA on 03 December 2019. Directors at the Philippine Corporate Directors (ICD),


Laylo, 53, Filipino, took his oath Reclamation Authority (PRA). held on 08-11, 24-25, 29-30
of office on 03 December 2019. He resigned his post in 2009. September, and 6-7 October
He is also a member of the
He became the resident 2020; and an online course
Board of Directors of the BESC.
pollster of the Manila Standard titled, “Corporate Governance
Laylo has almost thirty
Today, where he directed and Orientation Program
years of experience in the
field of polling and strate- analyzed the results of nation- (CGOP) for Government-
gic research. He served as a wide polls leading to the 2010 Owned and -Controlled
fellow and political scientist and 2016 elections. Corporations (GOCCs),”
for the Social Weather Stations From May 2010 up to the conducted by the ICD, held BGEN. CARLOS F. QUITA (RET.) ATTY. ELVIRA V. ESTANISLAO
on 26-27 November 2020. Senior Vice President General Counsel and Senior Vice President
(SWS) from 1990 to 2001. present, he has been working Corporate Services Group Legal Services Group

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DIRECTORY
(as of December 2020)
SUBSIDIARIES
OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN Legal Services Department Budget and Revenue Allocation
Gregorio D. Garcia III Atty. Edilberto R. Rebato, Jr. Department
Chairman Officer-In-Charge Hedda Lourdes Y. Rulona
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Vice President
Tel. No.: (632) 8816-0935 Tel. No.: (632) 8575-1725 Email: [email protected]
Tel. No.: (632) 8575-1775
Board Secretariat Regulatory, Compliance and Risk Fax No.: (632) 8816-1067
Atty. Elvira V. Estanislao Management Department Clark Development Corporation Clark International Airport Corporation
Corporate Secretary Atty. Elvira V. Estanislao Subsidiaries, Affiliates, and Project
Email: [email protected] Officer-In-Charge Monitoring Department Bldg. 2122, Elpidio Quirino St. Corporate Office Building
Tel. No.: (632) 8575-1715 / 8575-1716 Email: [email protected] Atty. Maria Soledad C. San Pablo Clark Freeport Zone, 2023 Pampanga, Philippines Civil Aviation Complex
Tel. No.: (632) 8575-1786 Vice President Tel.: (63) (45) 8599-9000 / 8599-2092 Clark Freeport Zone
Internal Audit Services Email: [email protected] Fax: (63) (45) 8599-2507 2023 Pampanga, Philippines
Department CONVERSION AND Tel. No.: (632) 8575-1722
Marvin D. Obaob Tel./Fax No.: (632) 8816-1083 E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: (63) (45) 8599-9000 / 8599-2092
DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Officer-In-Charge Engr. Joshua M. Bingcang Website: www.clark.com.ph Fax: (63) (45) 8599-2507
Email: [email protected] Senior Vice President Treasury and Project Finance Atty. Edgardo D. Pamintuan, Chairperson E-mail: [email protected]
Tel. No.: (632) 8575-1740 Email: [email protected] Department Engr. Mariza O. Mandocdoc, Ph.D., Website: www.ciac.gov.ph
Fax No.: (632) 8816-0938 Tel. Nos.: (632) 8575-1752/8575-1816 Madonna M. Cinco Officer-in-Charge Secretary Arthur P. Tugade, Chairperson
Fax No.: (632) 8816-1016 Vice President
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Email: [email protected] Gen. Aaron R. Aquino (Ret.), President and CEO
AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Business Development Tel. No.: (632) 8575-1769
Vivencio B. Dizon Department Fax No.: (632) 8816-1076
President and CEO Arrey A. Perez
Email: [email protected] Vice President CORPORATE SERVICES GROUP
Tel. No.: (632) 8575-1705 Email: [email protected] BGen Carlos F Quita (Ret)
Fax No.: (632) 8816-0915 Tel. No.: (632) 8575-1757/ 8575-1720 Senior Vice President
Fax No. (632) 8816-1043 Email: [email protected]
Atty. Glenda R. Rumohr Tel. Nos.: (632)8575-1777
Head Executive Assistant Engineering and Social Support Fax No.: (632) 8816-1004
Email: [email protected] Department
Tel. No.: (632) 8575-1704 Engr. Ryan S. Galura/Engr. Mark P. Torres Human Resource Management
Fax No.: (632) 8816-0915 Officers-In-Charge Department Poro Point Management Corporation John Hay Management Corporation
Emails: [email protected]/ Patrick Roehl C. Francisco Poro Point Freeport Zone
Corporate Planning Department Vice President JHMC Office Complex
[email protected] Gov. Joaquin L. Ortega Ave. (formerly Pennsylvania Ave.)
Jocelyn L. Caniones Tel. Nos.: (632) 8575-1762/8575-1811 Email: [email protected] John Hay Special Economic Zone
Vice President Fax No.: (632) 8816-1086 Tel. No.: (632) 8575-1794 San Fernando City 2500, La Union, Philippines Camp John Hay, Baguio City 2600 P.O. Box 1088
Email: [email protected] Tel./Fax No.: (632) 8816-1029 Tel.: (63) (72) 8242-4016 Tel./Fax: (63) (74) 8444-5823
Tel. No.: (632) 8575-1729 Land & Assets Development Fax: (63) (72) 8242-0683 E-mail: [email protected]
Fax No. (632) 8816-0987 Department Information and Communications
Technology Department
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.jhmc.com.ph
Engr. Richard Brian M. Cepe
Investment Promotions and Vice President Virgil M. Alvarez Website: www.poropointfreeport.gov.ph Silvestre C. Afable Jr., Chairperson
Marketing Department Email: [email protected] Vice President Atty. Felix S. Racadio, Acting Chairperson Allan R. Garcia, President and CEO
Atty. Joanna Eileen M. Capones Tel. No.: (632) 8575-1755 Email: [email protected]
Vice President Fax No.: (632) 8816-1343 Tel. Nos.: (632) 8575-1744
Email: [email protected] Fax No.: (632) 8816-0978
Tel. No.: (632) 8575-1750 Strategic Projects Management
Department Property and Procurement
Public Affairs Department Engr. Joshua M. Bingcang Management Department
Leilani Barlongay-Macasaet Officer-In-Charge Aristotle E. Guerrero
Vice President Email: [email protected] Officer-In-Charge
Email: [email protected] Tel. No.: (632) 8575-1816 Email: [email protected]
Tel. No.: (632) 8575-1733 Fax No.: (632) 8816-1089 Tel. No.: (632) 8575-1783
Fax No. (632) 8816-1113 Fax No.: (632) 8816-1030 North Luzon Railways Corporation
INVESTMENT AND FINANCIAL
OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP Security Management Department 3rd Floor, Engineering Building
VICE PRESIDENT Atty. Nena D. Radoc Col. Ricardo P. Capalad (Ret.) MWSS Compound, Katipunan Road
Aileen Anunciacion R. Zosa Senior Vice President and Officer-In-Charge Balara Filter, Pansol, Quezon City
Executive Vice President and Chief Finance Officer Email: [email protected] Philippines 1108
Chief Operating Officer Email: [email protected] Tel. No.: (632) 8575-1792
Email: [email protected] Tel. Nos.: (632) 8575-1764/8816-1052
Tel.: (632) 8709-1150 to 51
Tel. No.: (632) 8575-1707 Fax No.: (632) 8816-1063 COMMISSION ON AUDIT Fax: (632) 8709-1152
Fax No. (632) 8816-0963 Teresita C. Guevarra E-mail: [email protected]
Accounting and Comptrollership Supervising Auditor Website: www.northrail.com.ph
LEGAL SERVICES GROUP Department Email: [email protected]
Atty. Elvira V. Estanislao Tel.No : (632) 8816-1344
Atty. Eduardo S. Quintos IV,
Dean S. Montalban
Senior Vice President and Vice President Chairperson and CEO
General Counsel Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected] Tel. No.: (632) 8575-1767
Tel. No.: (632) 8575-1786 Fax No.: (632) 8816-4683

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