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GMA Network
03-07-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
Camp John Hay to roll out EV shuttle service by July 15
Visitors of the Camp John Hay in Baguio City will be given free rides during the six-month trial period of its electric vehicle shuttle service that will loop around designated stations around the former US base, targeted to start on July 15. The pilot run of the 'John Hay Loop' will involve an initial three units of electric vehicles, with pre-determined routes and schedules yet to be finalized. The service will be done in partnership with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and its subsidiary John Hay Management Corp. and South Korea-based DeviceDesign Co. Ltd. and Cordillera Basic Sector Transport Cooperative (CBSTC). 'Through this project, the BCDA seeks to show its commitment to help Baguio City and the community in addressing emerging urban problems, while also fulfilling our promise to take care of the environment and Baguio's natural charm and beauty,' BCDA president and chief executive officer Joshua Bingcang said in a statement. Under a memorandum of understanding (MOU), DeviceDesign and CBSTC will evaluate commuter experience and assess logistical and operational constraints of the service through ridership monitoring and operational data gathering, and will then provide recommendations and design inputs for the long-term implementation of John Hay Loop. 'We believe that if we have an efficient and effective public transportation system, that [will stimulate] the economy of a place, and we share this vision with the BCDA,' CBSTC chief executive officer Jude Wal said. The BCDA took control of Camp John Hay in January, after the Baguio Regional Trial Court in an order dated January 3, 2025 upheld the Supreme Court ruling and junked Camp John Hay Development Corp.'s (CJH DevCo) appeal to prevent the full return of the property. The BCDA in March said it received P1 billion in investments from lease agreements in Camp John Hay. It earlier said it is looking to hit P10 billion worth of investments following the takeover, as it plans to offer 70 hectares of untapped land in the area to the private sector. —VAL, GMA Integrated
GMA Network
29-06-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
P360-million dorm for student-athletes to be built in New Clark City
The five-storey dormitory will be built at the National Academy of Sports (NAS) in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac. Photo: Bases Conversion and Development Authority The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is set to start the construction of a P360-million dormitory that will house up to 400 student-athletes at the National Academy of Sports (NAS) in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac. According to the BCDA, the dormitory will be a five-storey building with its 1,500 square meters to include 14 quad-sharing rooms for female students, and another 14 quad-sharing rooms for males. It will be constructed in partnership with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). The facility will also house an atrium, a dining hall, recreational spaces, a kitchen and dishwashing area, administrative offices, and laundry and utility rooms. 'By equipping our young athletes with world-class resources and facilities, we are not only developing champions in sports—we are nurturing the future leaders of our country,' BCDA president and chief executive officer Joshua Bingcang said. Established under Republic Act 11470, the NAS is dedicated to nurturing the athletic skills of Filipino student-athletes, as it seeks to provide world-class facilities at par with international standards, and opportunities to compete internationally. The NAS currently houses 270 student-athletes enrolled in academic and athletic disciplines, with a new gymnasium and dedicated gymnastics court also being constructed. 'Our student-athletes deserve nothing less than a world-class environment where they can train harder, dream bigger, and shine brighter,' DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said. Under its mandate, the BCDA is tasked to help strengthen the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), while building cities. It also engaged in public-private partnerships to boost public infrastructure such as tollways, airports, seaports, and major real estate developments. — BM, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
23-06-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
SCTEX Interchange eyed in Hermosa, Bataan — BCDA
The government is looking to collaborate with the NLEX Corp. to put up a road interchange linking Hermosa, Bataan to the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said Monday. According to the BCDA, the interchange will be a joint collaboration with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), NLEX Corp., and the local government of Hermosa, as part of the long-term development strategy to boost regional connectivity along the SCTEX. 'More than just an infrastructure, this interchange will unlock a new gateway to economic opportunities for Central Luzon — providing much-needed support for the region's growing logistics and manufacturing sectors, and generating more jobs for Filipinos,' BCDA president and chief executive officer Joshua Bingcang said in an emailed statement. 'In support of the Luzon Economic Corridor initiative, the enhancement of SCTEX will drive industrial growth and strengthen the region's role as a key engine of national progress,' he added. The SCTEX — a 94.62-kilometer expressway connecting Tipo, Subic and La Paz, Tarlac — involves a 35-year concession agreement between the BCDA and the Pangilinan-led NLEX Corp. Under the current agreement, each party receives 50% of the revenues. Aside from the SCTEX, NLEX Corp. also operates the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), the Manila-Cavite Toll Expressway (CAVITEX), the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), and the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX), and the NLEX Connector. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News
