SNAPSHOTS BUILDING BETTER BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS

By Denver A. Moreno

Nothing can stop the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA from delivering its mandate. Whether it be in business conferences, investment missions, project partnerships, stakeholder engagement events or sports activities, the BCDA is definitely on its heels towards achieving its committed goals for the benefit of its stakeholders

This year BCDA seeks to build better relations with its stakeholders while showcasing highimpact development initiatives.

1. STRONGER LINKAGES

May 2, 2023

Aimed at informing the AFP on BCDA’s initiatives to boost AFP modernization, the Forum on the Role of BCDA in AFP Modernization for the DND and AFP PAOs and PIOs also intends to build a stronger relationship with the AFP as its primary stakeholder.

2. A SHOWCASE OF NEW CLARK CITY

May 12, 2023

BCDA Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Atty. Gisela Z. Kalalo presents on investment opportunities in New Clark City during the Philippine Economic and Investment Summit held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates . BCDA was also among exhibitors at the Philippine Property and Investment Exhibition (PPIE), the largest and longest-running exhibition in the Middle East.

3. SUSTAINABILITY- AND INFRASTRUCTURE-FOCUSED

May 25, 2023

Former BCDA President and CEO Aileen

Anunciacion R. Zosa talks about ICT, transport and mobility, and sustainability aspects of BCDA’s key infrastructure projects in New Clark City and in Bonifacio Global City during the BusinessWorld Economic Forum themed TheDigitalFuture: AcceleratingBusinessandSustainability.

4. SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SPORTS

June 2, 2023

Student-athletes of Sta. Juliana High School in Capas, Tarlac receive baseball and athletics equipment to strengthen their performance as athletes and boost their morale as a group.

5. WELLNESS AND INCLUSIVITY

June 7, 2023

In line with the Foundation Day of DecathlonPhilippines - SM Clark, Aeta youths from Pampanga are toured around the store, in preparation for Decathlon’s corporate inclusion program for their future employment.

6. FOSTERING GREATER SYNERGY

June 19, 2023

To strengthen the relationship between the BCDA and the provincial government of Pampanga, BCDA PCEO Joshua M. Bingcang meets with Pampanga Governor Delta Pineda and Vice Governor Pineda to talk over projects, as well as investment promotion strategies for Clark that can be utilized in the revenue generation of the Freeport Zone.

7. ALIGNMENT OF PLANS

June 21, 2023

BCDA PCEO Joshua M. Bingcang and CDC PCEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera, together with officials from the Korea Overseas Infrastructure and Urban Development Corporation (KIND), discuss development strategies for Clark.