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GMA Network
03-07-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
Camp John Hay to roll out EV shuttle service by July 15
Visitors of the Camp John Hay in Baguio City will be given free rides during the six-month trial period of its electric vehicle shuttle service that will loop around designated stations around the former US base, targeted to start on July 15. The pilot run of the 'John Hay Loop' will involve an initial three units of electric vehicles, with pre-determined routes and schedules yet to be finalized. The service will be done in partnership with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and its subsidiary John Hay Management Corp. and South Korea-based DeviceDesign Co. Ltd. and Cordillera Basic Sector Transport Cooperative (CBSTC). 'Through this project, the BCDA seeks to show its commitment to help Baguio City and the community in addressing emerging urban problems, while also fulfilling our promise to take care of the environment and Baguio's natural charm and beauty,' BCDA president and chief executive officer Joshua Bingcang said in a statement. Under a memorandum of understanding (MOU), DeviceDesign and CBSTC will evaluate commuter experience and assess logistical and operational constraints of the service through ridership monitoring and operational data gathering, and will then provide recommendations and design inputs for the long-term implementation of John Hay Loop. 'We believe that if we have an efficient and effective public transportation system, that [will stimulate] the economy of a place, and we share this vision with the BCDA,' CBSTC chief executive officer Jude Wal said. The BCDA took control of Camp John Hay in January, after the Baguio Regional Trial Court in an order dated January 3, 2025 upheld the Supreme Court ruling and junked Camp John Hay Development Corp.'s (CJH DevCo) appeal to prevent the full return of the property. The BCDA in March said it received P1 billion in investments from lease agreements in Camp John Hay. It earlier said it is looking to hit P10 billion worth of investments following the takeover, as it plans to offer 70 hectares of untapped land in the area to the private sector. —VAL, GMA Integrated
GMA Network
02-07-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Pato Gregorio takes oath as PSC chairman
Newly appointed Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman John Patrick "Pato" Gregorio took his oath of office on Wednesday. Gregorio took his oath before Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, the PSC said. Present during the ceremony were Bases Conversion and Development Authority Chairperson Hilario Paredes and Gregorio's family. Gregorio replaced Richard "Dickie" Bachmann. In partnership with the Philippine Olympic Committee, the Philippines continued to achieve success in the global sporting scene during Bachmann's term. Under Gregorio, the Philippines will also compete in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games this December and will host at least two international events: the FIVB World Championship in September and the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup in November. Gregorio previously served as chairman of the PBA during its 40th season and president of the Philippine Rowing Association. — Anna Felicia Bajo/VBL, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
23-06-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
SCTEX Interchange eyed in Hermosa, Bataan — BCDA
The government is looking to collaborate with the NLEX Corp. to put up a road interchange linking Hermosa, Bataan to the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said Monday. According to the BCDA, the interchange will be a joint collaboration with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), NLEX Corp., and the local government of Hermosa, as part of the long-term development strategy to boost regional connectivity along the SCTEX. 'More than just an infrastructure, this interchange will unlock a new gateway to economic opportunities for Central Luzon — providing much-needed support for the region's growing logistics and manufacturing sectors, and generating more jobs for Filipinos,' BCDA president and chief executive officer Joshua Bingcang said in an emailed statement. 'In support of the Luzon Economic Corridor initiative, the enhancement of SCTEX will drive industrial growth and strengthen the region's role as a key engine of national progress,' he added. The SCTEX — a 94.62-kilometer expressway connecting Tipo, Subic and La Paz, Tarlac — involves a 35-year concession agreement between the BCDA and the Pangilinan-led NLEX Corp. Under the current agreement, each party receives 50% of the revenues. Aside from the SCTEX, NLEX Corp. also operates the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), the Manila-Cavite Toll Expressway (CAVITEX), the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), and the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX), and the NLEX Connector. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News
