CJHDevCo: About the Turn Over of Camp John Hay

               The Camp John Hay made a statement after they learned that the Philippine Dispute Resolution Center, Inc. (PDRCI) had released their final decision with their dispute against the Bases Conservation Development Authority (BCDA). They welcomed the arbitration court and they were happy with the result of the case. And they promised that they will comply the court’s decision, but the other  camp should also give what the court ordered.

                BCDA President Casanova had been celebrated because he believed that they won over the case because the court ordered to CJHDevCo that they should turn over Camp John Hay to the government. Yes, it is true that they will get what they want. But the true winner here is the CJHDevCo. The PDRCI had rejected their claimed  that the developer should pay their back rental since 1996 to the government which has a total amount of 3.3 billion pesos due to breach of contract. The court cleared CJHDevCo from any liabilities. It means that they don’t have debts with them. Instead, the court ordered to BCDA that they should pay 1.42 billion pesos to the developer as a damage.

                According to CJHDevCo Chairman Robert Sobrepena they will cooperate with BCDA for a peaceful transition of Camp John Hay. Provided, they should pay them first 1.42 billion pesos as what the court ordered. No installment basis; they should pay that full amount. But as of now they can continue their business operation in Camp John Hay as long the BCDA doesn't pay them. Writ of execution from the arbitration court is also needed before they turn over Camp John Hay with them.

                Sobrepena gave his assurance to their buyers, locators and sub-lesses that their rights and interest in Camp John Hay will be protected under the law.  For they got permission from the BCDA to operate their business within the area. CJHDevCo Chairmain said that they should not be involved with their trouble with the government agency.

                Now that the court had made their final decision, the locals of Baguio are hoping that the problem in Camp John Hay will be resolved immediately. But it would not happen in an instant without the cooperation of the BCDA. Their camp was already rejoiced with the court decision, but they didn’t tackle their debt to CJHDevCo. Hope that they will pay the investor in the near future. So, the both camp can move on...