Announced during NAS’s 5th founding anniversary on June 18, 2025, the five-story facility will cover 1,500 square meters and accommodate up to 400 student-athletes.
Target completion: 2026
Why it matters:
The project strengthens New Clark City’s role as a hub for world-class sports infrastructure while providing a supportive living environment for the country’s top young athletes.
“The presence of NAS in New Clark City reflects BCDA’s belief that investing in our youth is essential to nation-building,” said BCDA President and CEO Engr. Joshua M. Bingcang.
What’s inside:
14 quad-sharing rooms for female athletes
14 squad-sharing rooms for male athletes
An atrium, dining hall, rec spaces, kitchen, admin offices, laundry & utility rooms
DBM’s take:
Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman affirmed full support: “Our student-athletes deserve nothing less than a world-class environment where they can train harder, dream bigger, and shine brighter.”
Zoom out:
The dormitory is part of broader infrastructure development at NAS, which currently houses 270 student-athletes. Construction is also underway for a new gymnasium and a dedicated gymnastics court.
What they’re saying:
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture: “Kami ay naniniwala sa inyong talento at naniniwala kami na kayo ang magiging future leaders ng ating bansa.” (We believe in your talent and that you will be the future leaders of our country.)
Senator Bong Go, chair of the Senate Committee on Sports and co-author of the NAS law: “The success of NAS is a victory for the Filipino youth.”
The big picture:
New Clark City continues to evolve as a premier sports destination, not only training elite athletes but also nurturing the next generation of Filipino leaders. —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
