BCDA Explores Strategic Partnerships in South Korea
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority wants to work with some of the biggest companies in South Korea. The goal of these partnerships is to speed up the building of smart cities and infrastructure all over the Philippines.
The talks took place in Gyeongju during the 2025 Korea-APEC Business Partnership. Some of the main topics were smart city solutions, airport expansion, and new seaport projects.
Source: Philippine News Agency
Focus on Smart City Solutions for New Clark City
South Korean businesses showed off new smart city technologies that fit with New Clark City’s plans for growth. These technologies include advanced ICT infrastructure and long-lasting urban planning systems that are meant to make cities work better.
New Clark City is meant to be a model smart city, with green design, efficient transportation systems, and digital integration. BCDA wants to use South Korea’s knowledge to speed up its implementation.
Clark International Airport Expansion Plans
Clark International Airport is still a big part of BCDA’s infrastructure plan. Working with South Korean engineering firms could help the airport’s capacity and make it more competitive on a global scale.
There were talks about modernizing designs, using more advanced construction methods, and making sure everything works well with transportation networks. The goal is to make Clark the best place in Asia for aviation.
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San Fernando International Seaport Modernization
Another important topic at the summit was the modernization of San Fernando International Seaport. BCDA looked into how technology from South Korea could make logistics and port operations run more smoothly.
Better infrastructure at seaports should make trade more efficient and bring in more international shipping lines. These improvements will be very important for the Philippines’ economy as it grows.
Strengthening Diplomatic and Trade Relations
BCDA leaders stopped by to say hello to Jihyung Lee, who works for the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency. They thanked South Korea for continuing to help with building infrastructure.
This diplomatic engagement strengthened the long-standing economic ties between the two countries. It also showed that both sides were interested in long-term growth and development in the region.
Korea-APEC Business Partnership Summit Highlights
Leaders from trade, industry, and government in the Asia-Pacific region came together at the summit. Innovation, technology transfer, and working together on investments were some of the most important topics of conversation.
The event gave BCDA a chance to meet and talk with leaders from around the world. It also helped the agency promote Philippine infrastructure as a good place to invest.
What the Future Holds for BCDA and South Korea Working Together
BCDA is in talks with several South Korean companies and hopes to make deals with them soon. These partnerships could speed up project timelines and open up new ways to get money.
If the collaboration works out, it would be a big step toward modernizing the Philippines’ infrastructure. It could also be a model for future partnerships in international development.
