The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has expressed its full support for Administrative Order No. 38, recently issued by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., which creates the National Sports Tourism Inter-Agency Committee (NST-IAC).

The BCDA recognized the measure as a key step toward advancing sports tourism and national development, emphasizing the Philippines’ growing potential not only as a destination for world-class sporting events but also as a hub for athlete training and the growth of the sports industry.

In line with this vision, the BCDA continues to strengthen sports-centered initiatives, particularly in New Clark City, which serves as the country’s premier sports complex. The National Academy of Sports (NAS) continues to train future champion athletes, while the Philippine Tennis Association (PHILTA) is partnering with BCDA to develop a 10-hectare Philippine Tennis Center. Meanwhile, world-class facilities such as the Athletics Stadium and Aquatics Center continue to host local and international competitions following their successful use during the 2019 Southeast Asian Games.

BCDA President and CEO Joshua M. Bingcang also reaffirmed the agency’s partnership with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to expand national sports infrastructure, including new training centers outside New Clark City, such as in Camp John Hay, Baguio City.

Through these projects, BCDA underscores its commitment to driving sports, tourism, and economic growth—uplifting communities, nurturing Filipino talent, and enhancing the country’s global reputation as a premier sports destination.

📸 BCDA