In celebration of the National Academy of Sports’ (NAS) fifth founding anniversary, BCDA President Joshua M. Bingcang on Wednesday announced the construction of a new dormitory for student-athletes inside the New Clark City.
Bingcang made the announcement during the
celebration of the National Academy of Sports (NAS) fifth founding anniversary the other day.
Bingcang said the state-owned firm is committed to complete the facility in one year.
During the event, BCDA Vice President for Strategic Projects Management Randy Viacrusis said in his presentation that the 1,500-square-meter dormitory will house up to 400 student-athletes and be situated just south of the sports academy.
To strengthen the academy’s development, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) pledged a “whole-of-government” support for NAS and its long-term goals.
“Our student-athletes deserve nothing less than a world-class environment where they can train harder, dream bigger, and shine brighter,” said DBM Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman. “Thanks to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), every part of this campus, from classrooms to courts, was built not only to inspire, but to show how deeply committed we are to helping our athletes achieve their dreams.”
In addition to the dormitory, construction of a new gymnasium and gymnastics court is also underway, the BCDA said.