The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has tapped industrial real estate developer Berthaphil Inc. to develop aviation-related industries in Clark Aviation Capital in Pampanga and New Clark City in Tarlac.
BCDA President and CEO Engr. Joshua M. Bingcang said the agency will work with Berthaphil on a joint study to identify opportunities for aviation-related industries and businesses in the two economic zones.
“This collaboration supports the socioeconomic agenda of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., promoting infrastructure-led growth, strengthening logistics connectivity, and generating quality jobs outside Metro Manila,” Bingcang said.
The partnership was formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, by Bingcang and Berthaphil President and CEO Peter Herman.
Under the MOU, BCDA and Berthaphil will assess land use alignment with Clark’s master development plan, infrastructure and support requirements for potential investors, investment demand, and possible modes of cooperation.
“Berthaphil has long been a trusted partner of BCDA and a key contributor to the development of the Clark Freeport Zone,” Bingcang added. “This collaboration builds on that partnership and supports Clark’s growth as a competitive aviation and logistics hub.”
Established in 1995, Berthaphil develops and manages industrial estates supporting export-oriented and technology-driven industries. The company has expressed interest in expanding aviation-related business ecosystems within the Clark Civil Aviation Complex and New Clark City.
The initiative aligns with the Philippine Development Plan 2023–2028 priorities on infrastructure modernization, industrial diversification, and regional development. It also reinforces the government’s vision of positioning Clark Aviation Capital as the country’s premier gateway and logistics hub, while advancing BCDA’s mandate to develop New Clark City into a modern, sustainable, and globally competitive investment destination.
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