Agreement marks a major step in positioning the smart city as a hub for public safety and justice institutions
NEW CLARK CITY, Philippines — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) have formalized a partnership to bring critical NBI facilities to New Clark City, marking a significant step in expanding the bureau’s institutional presence and operational capacity outside Metro Manila.
On June 15, 2026, BCDA President and CEO Joshua M. Bingcang and NBI Director Atty. Melvin A. Matibag signed a memorandum of understanding at the NBI Headquarters, Pasay City to establish an NBI regional office, a dedicated NBI Academy for training and professional development, and modern forensic and investigative facilities in New Clark City. The agreement formalizes plans to strengthen the bureau’s capabilities and support its growing operational needs.
Established as a disaster-resilient backup government hub outside Metro Manila, New Clark City is steadily emerging as a center for government services, innovation, education, industry, and institutional development.
“The presence of the NBI adds another important dimension to that vision. It strengthens New Clark City’s role as a center for institutions that uphold public safety, justice, and service to the Filipino people,” BCDA President and CEO Joshua M. Bingcang said.
Meanwhile, NBI Director Atty. Melvin A. Matibag expressed the NBI’s commitment to maximizing the partnership’s potential.
The partnership likewise supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s agenda to modernize the country’s public safety and criminal justice institutions, while positioning New Clark City as a hub for research, training, innovation, and inter-agency collaboration.
Present during the ceremony were NBI Deputy Director for Operations Atty. Antonio M. Pagatpat, Deputy Director for Administration Atty. Jose Justo S. Yap, and BCDA OIC Senior Vice President for Conversion and Development Group Engr. Mark P. Torres.
