Photo caption: BCDA President and CEO Joshua M. Bingcang met with Capas Mayor Atty. Roseller "Boots" Rodriguez to discuss plans for a new mega health center in New Clark City. BCDA photo
In a bid to expand healthcare reach in Central Luzon, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) partnered with the municipal government of Capas, Tarlac for the construction of a one-hectare mega health center in New Clark City.
During a discussion with Capas Mayor Atty. Roseller "Boots" Rodriguez, BCDA President and CEO Joshua M. Bingcang outlined plans for the proposed facility, wherein the agency pledged to allocate a one-hectare land in New Clark City.
The project will be funded by the Department of Health (DOH), with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) overseeing bidding and construction. Upon completion, the municipal government of Capas will be responsible for its operations and maintenance.
The initiative forms part of BCDA’s commitment to help build smart, inclusive, and resilient communities through meaningful intergovernmental collaboration.
“This project strengthens our shared goal of making essential services more accessible to Filipinos. With the Capas municipal government funding the facility and BCDA providing the land, this health center will be a product of true public sector synergy,” said Engr. Bingcang.
The health center will serve as a critical addition to the growing infrastructure in New Clark City, offering expanded medical services to both urban and rural populations in Tarlac.
New Clark City currently offers healthcare services through the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Sports Medicine and Wellness Center. This facility provides basic medical and dental services and has future plans to expand into a 200-bed hospital.
This initiative is in line with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (UN SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-being, which aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. It also supports SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities by contributing to inclusive and resilient urban development through accessible health infrastructure.