MANILA, Nov. 20 -- Investments approved by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) rose 99.5 percent to PHP63.97 billion as of Nov. 19, 2025, from year-ago's PHP32.06 billion.

BCDA, in a statement Thursday, attributed the growth to expansion across all their economic zones nationwide, but majority was contributed by the New Clark City in Tarlac and Camp John Hay in Baguio City.

It said the investments are projected to generate around 8,476 jobs, up by 29.11 percent compared to the same period in 2024.

BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua Bingcang traced the strong growth to the agency's master-planned developments and the strong support of the national government by "prioritizing vital infrastructure projects...