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New Clark Airport terminal turned over to gov't, LIPAD Corp, to open to public in July

Nika Lazo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 22 03:59 PM

MANILA - Megawide and Indian partner GMR on Friday handed over to the government the newly completed Clark International Airport terminal, expected to start operations by July this year. Read more »

Testing czar itinangging ‘na-hostage’ ang mga balikbayan, foreigner sa quarantine

Joyce Balancio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 31 06:18 PM

Ilang Pinoy ang nagreklamo sa umano’y madumi at mabahong pasilidad, partikular sa dinatnan nilang quarantine facility sa Batangas.    Read more »

Clark set to host other sporting events after PBA, FIBA bubbles

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 24 09:00 PM

Several more sporting events will be held in Clark in the coming months, after its successful hosting of the PBA bubble from October to December. Read more »

BCDA boss vows of even stricter protocols to ensure safety of FIBA bubble

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 20 05:09 PM

The head of the BCDA vows to implement even stricter protocols and regulations to ensure that the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers will proceed without a hitch next year. Read more »

Hontiveros asks DBP for documents linked to BCDA P9.5B loan for SEA Games venues

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 02 09:20 PM

Hontiveros earlier filed a resolution urging the Senate to investigate a deal between the BCDA and a Malaysian firm that was allegedly "disadvantageous to the public."   Read more »

'Let Ombudsman do it': Sotto nixes proposed Senate probe on SEA Games loans

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 13 12:03 PM

Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Friday refused to back proposals for the chamber to investigate alleged anomalies in the Philippines' hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) last year. Read more »

Pia Cayetano nanggalaiti sa puna, hirit na imbestigasyon sa SEA Games loans

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 11 08:59 PM

Nagalit si Sen. Pia Cayetano nang punahin ang mga transaksiyon sa hosting ng Pilipinas ng 2019 SEA Games. Read more »

WATCH: Pia Cayetano angered over call to probe 2019 SEA Games funding

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 11 09:05 AM

Sen. Pia Cayetano on Tuesday castigated calls for an investigation into possible anomalies in the construction of sports facilities used in the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. Read more »

BCDA says billions spent for 2019 SEA Games facilities above board as Hontiveros seeks probe

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 11 10:40 AM

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority on Tuesday hit back at critics and said there are no anomalies in the construction of sports facilities for the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games since the project was done legally and was even approved by the government. Read more »

Hontiveros seeks probe into P9.5-B loan for 2019 SEA Games, Cayetano fumes

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 11 10:41 AM

Sen. Pia Cayetano on Tuesday slammed Sen. Risa Hontiveros for urging the Senate to investigate the Bases Conversion and Development Authority's (BCDA) P9.5-billion loan used for the construction of sports facilities for the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. Read more »

Swab testing in Baguio

Jong Gasmena, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 07 05:58 PM

Swab testers of the of Bases Conversion and Development Authority COVID Testing Team test for COVID-19 at Burnham Park, Baguio City on Saturday.  Read more »

COA: BCDA gave contractor undue advantage for P8-billion SEA Games contract

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 15 07:06 PM

State auditors noted that the sports facilities in New Clark City in Tarlac province was negotiated into an unsolicited proposal rather than going through competitive bidding.   Read more »

Hontiveros tells defense dept: Stop downplaying China's threats in West PH Sea

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 13 03:47 PM

During the Department of National Defense's budget hearing, Senator Risa Hontiveros stressed that the “external” threats to the Philippines should not be downplayed amid China’s repeated incursions in the disputed waters where the country has laid claims.   Read more »

Local chefs eyed to cook for PBA players in Quest Hotel

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 11 04:50 PM

Local chefs are being eyed to prepare dishes for PBA teams, who are currently billeted at the Quest Hotel in Clark, Pampanga.   Read more »

5 int'l groups 'cancel' plans to lease New Clark City due to COVID-19 pandemic: BCDA

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 05 04:39 PM

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) on Monday said it lost at least 5 clients that were interested in renting several facilities in the New Clark City, which were built for the 30th Southeast Asian Games last year. Read more »

National Sports Academy's P229-M funding not included in 2021 budget: BCDA

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 05 08:14 PM

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) on Monday appealed to senators to include a P229-million budget for the National Sports Academy, saying the funding for the new school for athletes was not included in the 2021 spending bill.   Read more »

Holding PBA in Clark a step towards normalcy, say execs

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 01 03:10 PM

If the PBA is successful in holding its All-Filipino Conference in a bubble in Clark, Pampanga, it will go a long way towards restoring a sense of normalcy in the country, after the hardships brought about the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »

PBA: High fives, fist bumps discouraged when games resume

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 29 05:58 PM

PBA players will need to find another way to celebrate after great plays as their usual gestures -- such as high fives and fist bumps -- are discouraged by the league's strict protocols. Read more »

Hontiveros seeks probe on AFP spending of revenues from military bases sale

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 10 06:50 PM

MANILA - Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Thursday filed a resolution seeking to investigate how the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spent billions it received from the sale of old military bases in the country, emphasizing the need for funds to modernize the military.   Read more »

Grab, COVID-19 task force, BCDA launch testing site for driver-partners

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 30 02:25 PM

Grab Philippines said Thursday it has launched a COVID-19 testing facility for its partner driver and delivery fleet in Metro Manila in partnership with the National Taskforce and the Bases and Conversion Development Authority.  Read more »