THE Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) on Tuesday formalized a landmark agreement with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), securing long-term access for national athletes to New Clark City’s premier sports facilities.
The partnership grants national teams regular training at the Athletics Stadium and Aquatics Center, and accommodations at the Athletes’ Village, ensuring structured, science-based preparation for international competition.
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The first beneficiaries of these facilities, constructed by the government for the Philippines' hosting of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, are national athletes from track and field and aquatics.
“This partnership is both logical and inevitable: to provide world-class facilities for world-class athletes,” said PSC chairman Patrick Gregorio.
Athletes will be housed at the Athletes’ Village dormitory, which features 100 fully furnished, air-conditioned rooms designed for triple-sharing.
“We are grateful for the strong alignment with BCDA, the ideal partner in recognizing that investments in sports infrastructure and athletes drive economic development as much as national pride,” said Gregorio.
BCDA president and CEO Joshua Bingcang highlighted the synergy between the two agencies: “We will continue unlocking the full potential of BCDA properties so every training ground becomes a launchpad for future world-class Filipino athletes.’’
"By bringing together BCDA’s development engine and PSC’s commitment to Philippine sports, we are turning land into competitive advantage and facilities into platforms for future wins,” said Bingcang.
This is the second collaboration between BCDA and PSC in recent months. The Camp John Hay multi-sports facility in Baguio, jointly undertaken by the two government agencies, is slated for completion within 18 months, starting in the first quarter of 2026.
The ceremonial signing was witnessed by PSC commissioner Edward Hayco and BCDA OIC senior vice president for Conversion and Development Mark P. Torres, underscoring the shared commitment to maximize government-built facilities for athlete excellence, accountability, and measurable returns on public investment.
“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,” said Gregorio.
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