Manila Condos and Properties

Bases and Development Authority (BCDA) filed a law suit against Camp John Hay Development Corp (CJHDevCo), for failing to pay PHP1.5 Billion rent from 1998 to 2000.

On the long-standing legal battle between BCDA and Camp John Hay Development Corporation (CJHDevCO), the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is confident to win and  that it will emerge the victory.

BCDA states that CJHDevCo has string of criminal indictments and dismissed cases relating to its P3 billion debt to the government.

While CJHDevCo claims an over payment, BCDA is claiming underpayment.

The Court of Appeals stated that it is the policy of SC to encourage arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution

CA found no reason to interfere in the arbitration proceedings.

On a note, CJHDevCo filed the arbitration case against BCDA for not complying with existing their signed contracts and agreements.

BCDA refused the voluntarily submission to arbitration case with CJHDevCo to resolve their claims regarding rentals in Camp John Hay.

BCDA is aggressive in doing negative campaigns to pressure CJHDevCo.

Over the issue on the ownership of the Camp, BCDA was compelled by Regional Trial Court to submit on arbitration issues involving the developer.

It has been proven and tested that Camp John Hay Development Corporation did a great increase in Baguio tourism.

Maybe BCDA has the interest of achieving the same accomplishment that is why they are aggressive to win the case.

But there will be no take over can happen in Camp John Hay until formal arbitration proceedings are finished.

BCDA must wait for the result from CA before taking actions.

Over their leased properties, Camp John Hay Development Corporation has maintained their hold with a Court of Appeals ruling encouraging arbitration.

It is an alternative dispute resolution and for this reason found no reason to interfere in the arbitration proceedings.