The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and its subsidiaries, John Hay Management Corporation and Poro Point Management Corporation (PPMC), have signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-Water) to advance smart water management systems in Camp John Hay, Baguio City, and Poro Point, La Union.
Under the MOUs, K-Water will share its extensive expertise in water resources development and management, including its Smart Water Network Management (SWNM) system, to design solutions suited to local conditions.
The project will begin with the deployment of experts who will assess current infrastructure and craft a strategic implementation plan.
“K-Water is the ideal partner to help us overcome critical water management challenges in revitalizing Camp John Hay, sustaining Poro Point’s growth, and supporting the continued development of New Clark City,” said BCDA president and chief executive Joshua Bingcang.
Bingcang said the partnership directly responds to the climate-related pressures affecting water security in the Philippines.
“By partnering with K-water, we are embarking on a transformative journey that will drastically reduce water loss and establish AI-powered water purification plants that will ensure a stable and high-quality water supply for the communities we serve,” he said.
The agreements will also support initiatives focused on improving water supply stability, identifying new water sources, minimizing leakage, and fostering knowledge exchange in the water sector.
The partnership was an offshoot of a similar agreement signed last year between BCDA and K-Water for New Clark City, which included feasibility studies for AI-driven, comprehensive water management systems.
