As extreme weather events test the limits of public infrastructure and community preparedness, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is responding with a two-pronged strategy: immediate humanitarian assistance and long-term infrastructure assessment.
Working closely with local government units (LGUs) and private partners, BCDA mobilized relief operations this week for over 4,000 families across Pampanga, Zambales, Tarlac, and Bataan—areas reeling from the impact of three successive typhoons and intensified southwest monsoon rains.
“When communities are affected, we make sure we are there to coordinate and respond alongside those who know the ground best. We are committed to supporting our local government partners not only in development, but especially in times of crisis,” said BCDA President and CEO Engr. Joshua M. Bingcang.
But beyond relief, the agency is also looking ahead. BCDA conducted post-flood infrastructure inspections, including a joint assessment with NLEX Corporation at the Pasig–Potrero Bridge along the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX). The move underscores BCDA’s dual mandate of disaster response and asset management, ensuring that transport corridors remain structurally sound amid climate stress.
Rice, food packs, and hot meals were delivered to evacuation centers and affected barangays in Capas, Bamban, San Jose, and Sta. Juliana in Tarlac; Dinalupihan and Hermosa in Bataan; Porac and Mabalacat in Pampanga; and Olongapo City in Zambales. Support also reached geographically isolated communities like the Aeta populations in Sta. Juliana and Barangay Diaz, aided by private sector contributions from Ayala Corporation.
Leading the coordinated field response were top BCDA officials, alongside local mayors and disaster response teams. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) supported the logistics and ground implementation.