PHOTO: Unveiling the Master Development Plan (MDP) for Poro Point

Government leaders and members of the private sector jointly unveil the master development plan (MDP) of the Poro Point Freeport Zone during the annual Sillag Poro Point Festival of  Lights last March 8, 2014 at San Fernando, La Union. The MDP is a strategic 50-year blueprint prepared by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), in coordination with the Poro Point Management Corporation (PPMC) and Palafox Associates, and is geared towards spurring the economic growth of the former US station through the development of specialized zones for business, transport, commercial, and residential. Shown in photo are (from left): PPMC Director Vladimir Rodriguez, BCDA Director Elmar Gomez, PPMC Director Jorge Banal, BCDA Chairman Rolando Gosiengfiao, ABONO Party List Representative Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” Ortega, La Union Governor Manuel Ortega, PPMC Chairman Ives Nisce, Thunderbird Resorts Pilipinas Chief Executive Officer Angel Sueiro, PPMC President Florante Gerdan, and BCDA Head for Business Development Arrey Perez.