NEW CLARK CITY, Tarlac — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has secured three deals with Japanese government and private sector partners to advance developments in waste management, renewable energy, telecommunications, and sustainable growth in its managed properties.
During an official visit to Tokyo, Japan, BCDA President and CEO Joshua Bingcang signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Japanese industrial and engineering firm Kanadevia Corporation to conduct preliminary feasibility studies on the development of a waste-to-energy (WTE) facility in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac.
This project aligns with BCDA’s goal of transforming New Clark City into a green and resilient metropolis by introducing sustainable solutions and fostering a circular economy.
Another MOU was signed with Japanese telecommunications firms IPS Inc. and InfiniVAN Inc. to explore potential collaborative projects that will maximize BCDA’s information and communications technology assets in the Poro Point Freeport Zone in La Union, as well as in other BCDA-administered zones.
This will contribute to the implementation of the Luzon Bypass Infrastructure Program by ensuring that high-speed internet connectivity reaches local communities and benefits Filipino people.
BCDA also formalized its partnership with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to develop and promote the authority’s projects that focus on energy transition and support environmental and social sustainability.
Under this MOU, JBIC will help strengthen BCDA’s relations with the Japanese business community and promote the participation of Japanese companies in BCDA’s green and sustainable initiatives.
JBIC has likewise expressed its willingness to consider strategic funding options to support such projects.
“With our Japanese partners, we are advancing projects that tackle waste management through renewable energy, strengthen digital connectivity for communities, and promote sustainable development in our economic zones. More than infrastructure, these collaborations will deliver direct benefits to Filipinos by creating jobs, attracting investments, and improving quality of life. BCDA is proud to stand with Japan in shaping a greener, smarter, and more resilient Philippines,” Bingcang said.
The MOUs were signed on September 30 at the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo as part of BCDA’s four-day official visit to Japan, which runs until October 3.
The agreements reflect the strong economic relations between the Japanese and Philippine governments.
They also demonstrate the confidence of Japanese organizations in BCDA’s ability to drive sustainable development, foster innovation, and implement transformative projects across its economic zones.
“These agreements are more than just documents; they represent a shared commitment to collaboration, innovation, and sustainable growth. We are confident that these MOUs will pave the way for more meaningful business opportunities, foster stronger partnerships, and deliver tangible benefits not only to the companies involved but also to the broader Philippine-Japan economic relationship,” Philippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene De Joya Garcia-Albano stated.
In addition to the signing of MOUs, the delegation will meet with the Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport and Urban Development to align directions and strategies for developing New Clark City.
The BCDA team will also visit the Shinagawa Waste-to-Energy Plant to benchmark WTE operations and observe its management and technical systems.
Source: PIA Region 3/Maria Asumpta Estefanie C. Reyes
