BY: JOSE ROBERT INVENTOR
One of the longstanding issues surrounding Camp John Hay has been the question of who should manage it.
However, in a resolution issued by the Supreme Court last October 22 of this year, the court reaffirmed its decision made in April.
This marks the conclusion of an 11-year dispute between the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and Camp John Hay Development Corporation (CJHDevCo).
The resolution clarified that the Supreme Court’s decision is final and executory, and no further appeals on the matter will be accepted.
As a result, the 1996 John Hay Lease Agreement was nullified, requiring Camp John Hay Development Corporation to hand over the management of the 247-hectare property to BCDA.
In exchange, the government will provide compensation amounting to 1.42 billion pesos to CJHDevCo for its investments.
Three months after the release of the Supreme Court’s resolution, statements were made by the management of two major hotels within Camp John Hay.
In anticipation of negotiations between BCDA and CJHDevCo, they hope for a peaceful transition in management without adversely affecting their employees.
BCDA President and CEO Joshua M. Bingcang previously stated that partners within Camp John Hay have nothing to worry about.
He added that BCDA is ready to enter into contracts with interested parties for properties inside Camp John Hay.
Moreover, he assured that conditions for these partners will only improve, following the ceremonial signing of BCDA’s first partnership with Le Monet Hotel within Camp John Hay.
