THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said it will partner with the Japanese government and companies involved in waste management, renewable energy (RE), telecommunications, and sustainable development.
In a statement on Wednesday, the BCDA said it signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on Sept. 30 during a four-day mission to Tokyo.
“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,” BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua M. Bingcang said.
“More than infrastructure, these collaborations will deliver direct benefits by creating jobs, attracting investments, and improving quality of life,” he added.
Among the partners is industrial and engineering firm Kanadevia Corp., which will conduct preliminary studies on a waste-to-energy facility in New Clark City.
“This project aligns with the BCDA’s goal of transforming New Clark City into a green and resilient metropolis by introducing sustainable solutions and fostering a circular economy,” the BCDA said.
The agency also signed an MoU with telecommunications firms IPS, Inc., and InfiniVAN, Inc., to maximize the utilization of the information and communications technology assets in the Poro Point Freeport Zone in La Union and other BCDA sites.
“This will contribute to the implementation of the Luzon Bypass Infrastructure Program by ensuring that high-speed internet connectivity reaches local communities,” it added.
Another partner is the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), which will promote BCDA energy transition and environmental and social sustainability projects.
“Under this MoU, JBIC will help develop BCDA relationships with the Japanese business community and promote Japanese participation in BCDA’s green and sustainable initiatives,” it said.
It added that the JBIC is also looking at strategic funding options to support the agency’s sustainable projects.
“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 said. — Justine Irish D. Tabile
