Pelayo: Tarlac leaders optimistic with new BCDA

DURING the recent Clark Development Stakeholders’ Roadshow held at Widus Hotel in Clark Freeport, the Tarlac elected officials voiced out their concerns with regards to the development of Clark’s Green City.

Present from the province of Tarlac were Governor Susan Yap, Congressmen Victor Yap and Noel Villanueva, Mayors Cristina Angeles, Rey “ReyCat” Catacutan, Jose Feliciano, and Andres Lacson.

They were all thankful to the new BCDA President and CEO Vince Dizon because they feel that their province is now really becoming a big part of this colossal project in Green City.

One by one, Tarlac leaders spoke out about their thoughts on the national government’s infrastructure program dubbed as “Build, Build, Build.” Mayor ReyCat admitted he was hurt with how his province and town were being ignored by the previous management of BCDA. He said he wasn’t being invited in the talks as if Capas is not even part of Clark. But now, he believes in the leadership of the young President Dizon.

Many leaders consider Tarlac to be the perfect location for the Clark Green City because of its close proximity to Manila, Clark and Subic. President Duterte’s Build, Build, Build (BBB) program is set to decongest the main urban areas like Manila, generate employment and to alleviate the impact of high prices through the much awaited mass transport projects including new roads and bridges.

The BBB project also aims to create a new world-class terminal in Clark International Airport, and it targets to become the biggest aviation complex in Asia. It has been reported that the Clark Airport is projected to increase passenger capacity by 8 million per year.

On the other hand, the Clark Development Corporation will spend P1.2 billion this year and the budget was aimed at improving infra in support of the aggressive developments at the airport and the Freeport Zone.

rAt the end of the forum, a manifesto of support for this program was signed by the Tarlac officials together with CDC President Noel Manankil, CIAC President Alex Cauguiran, SCADC Executive Director Linda Pamintuan and the dynamic BCDA president.

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