By Maria Asumpta Estefanie C. Reyes | May 30, 2025

NEW CLARK CITY, Tarlac (PIA) — The University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Sports Medicine and Wellness Center in New Clark City, Tarlac is now offering basic medical and dental services to the public.

This development boosts healthcare access for communities in Tarlac and Pampanga amid the area’s rapid infrastructural and economic expansion.

Located within the National Government Administrative Center, the polyclinic provides walk-in consultations, wellness check-ups, pre-employment exams, and physical assessments.

Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua Bingcang said the facility’s operation benefits the growing number of locators in the area, athletes using New Clark City’s world-class sports facilities, students from the National Academy of Sports and nearby schools, and residents of surrounding barangays—providing a crucial health safety net.

“This initiative underscores our commitment to fostering a thriving and healthy community in New Clark City. By providing accessible basic medical services, UP-PGH significantly contributes to addressing the fundamental needs of our residents, employees, and visitors, ensuring that the well-being of the people [is] prioritized alongside economic development,” he emphasized.

The polyclinic offers in-person consultations every Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with telemedicine services available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, ensuring flexible access for busy communities.

In December 2019, the New Clark Government Center Corporation, a joint venture between BCDA and MTD Clark Inc., signed a Memorandum of Agreement to formalize UP’s operation and maintenance of the Sports Medicine and Wellness Center.

UP managed the facility during the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, and the Capas Municipal Government utilized it during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aligned with the goal to transform New Clark City into a fully integrated urban center, UP has continued to operate the clinic, with plans to expand it into a 200-bed capacity hospital.

It also aims to establish a Sports Medicine Facility within the two-hectare site, positioning the city as a dynamic sports hub. (CLJD/MAECR, PIA Region 3-Tarlac)