Pag-IBIG, BCDA to build worker housing in New Clark City

Inquirer.net - Oct 13, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The national government plans to develop housing on state-owned land in New Clark City, covering about 14 hectares, through a new partnership between the Pag-IBIG Fund and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA). The partnership will form part of Pag-IBIG Fund’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (Expanded 4PH) Program. READ:

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