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Driving education and innovation
BCDA president and CEO Joshua M. Bingcang and Tarlac Gov. Christian Tell A. Yap signed the agreement on Oct. 17, 2025, marking the start of planning and development for the five-hectare campus. The college will be designed as a hub for academic excellence, innovation, and inclusive growth.
“We are laying down the foundation for the establishment of the Tarlac Community College in New Clark City, a partnership between BCDA and the Provincial Government of Tarlac. This is in line with BCDA’s vision to strengthen university-industry linkage and equip our people with the skills needed for future industries,” Bingcang said in a press release on Oct. 29. 2025.
Empowering local communities
Under the MOU, BCDA will allocate land within New Clark City for the campus, while the provincial government will take charge of its development, financing, and academic programs.
Yap emphasized the project’s long-term impact on local communities: “We are very grateful for the property being offered for the development of this future training center and community college for our kababayans in the western side of the province of Tarlac. The best service we can provide them is to empower them with livelihood, jobs, and other opportunities… We have the platform here in New Clark City to develop all of our dreams.”
A cornerstone for a learning metropolis
The initiative aligns with New Clark City’s identity as a smart, green, and inclusive metropolis, with 60 percent of its land dedicated to open spaces and sustainable growth.
With the addition of Tarlac Community College—alongside the National Academy of Sports, the University of the Philippines, and the Philippine Science High School—the city further cements its role as a growing academic and innovation hub for the nation.
— Vanessa Hidalgo | Ed: Daxim L. Lucas
