World-class tennis facility to rise in Clark 

State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said it will strengthen the country’s sports development with the construction of a world-class tennis facility in New Clark City, according to a report by Manila Standard.

BCDA president and chief executive Joshua Bingcang said in an interview Friday the project would support the rise of Filipino athletes on the global stage, citing the recent international success of tennis star Alex Eala as a key inspiration.

“By Sept. 10, we will sign an agreement with the Philippine Tennis Association (PHILTA) to develop a 10-hectare site in Clark that meets international standards,” Bingcang said.

He said there are strict specifications on area, facilities and size to qualify the facility as a venue for world competitions, “and this project is designed to meet those.”

Bingcang said the initiative is aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen youth sports development and expand training facilities in Clark.

The BCDA recently signed an agreement with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to build additional sports facilities in line with this vision.

“This is our contribution to Philippine sports development,” Bingcang said, noting that the BCDA expects to receive the master plan from PHILTA by next month.

BCDA earlier said it approved P53.5 billion worth of investments in the first seven months of 2025, reflecting a 63.82-percent increase from P32.7 billion in the same period last year.

“These numbers represent opportunities for thousands of Filipinos and signal the private sector’s trust in our vision of building resilient, smart and inclusive cities,” Bingcang said.