NEW CLARK CITY, Tarlac — Filipino national athletes will now have year-round access to competition-grade training facilities in New Clark City following a partnership between the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC).
Under this agreement, the PSC and its accredited national sports associations can regularly utilize key facilities in New Clark City, including the Athletics Stadium, Aquatics Center, and Athletes’ Village.
This partnership aims to support the sustained preparation of athletes for major international competitions while maximizing the use of government-built sports infrastructure.
The arrangement allows national teams to train consistently using high-quality tracks, pools, and athlete housing, which reduces logistical costs and supports long-term, science-based training programs that align with international standards.
“This is truly a partnership made in heaven. BCDA develops and manages high-value land and infrastructure, while PSC ensures these facilities are maximized for the training and development of our national teams,” PSC Chairperson John Patrick Gregorio said.
According to the BCDA, the agreement integrates New Clark City’s sports facilities into the national sports system, enabling continuous high-performance training operations and maximizing the value of government-built infrastructure.
It also strengthens New Clark City’s role as the country’s primary high-performance sports hub.
“This partnership ensures that public investments directly support Filipino athletes and deliver measurable outcomes. When facilities are fully utilized, athletes benefit, and the public sees clear returns,” BCDA President and CEO Joshua Bingcang stated.
In August 2025, the BCDA and PSC formed a joint task force to identify and assess BCDA-owned properties that can be developed into elite training and sports facilities.
Priority sites for development include New Clark City, which is advancing as a national training center, and Baguio City, where plans are underway for a multispecialty high-performance sports facility to support athlete preparation in diverse environments.
To ensure proper governance, the BCDA and PSC will jointly manage scheduling, maintenance protocols, and facility standards through a technical working group, ensuring transparency, sustainability, and accountability in the use of public assets.
New Clark City is a 9,450-hectare greenfield development within the Clark Special Economic Zone.
It is being developed by the BCDA as an inclusive, resilient, sustainable, and smart city, aimed at decongesting Metro Manila and supporting economic growth in Central Luzon. (CLJD/MAECR, PIA Region 3-Tarlac)