BCDA CEO Continues to Hinder Camp John Hay Progress

Right now, there is trouble at Camp John Hay.

The government-led Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) and Sobrepena-led Camp John Hay Development Corporation (CJHDevCo) do not see eye-to-eye regarding how the camp should be managed. As a result, any land development is being hindered, obstructing any progress and growth for the popular tourist spot.

At the center of this situation is BCDA CEO Arnel Casanova, who wants to drive investors away and to vacate Camp John Hay, regardless of their lease. He is calling for a turnover of all properties, including on-going projects. Since Casanova has been appointed CEO, private developers have found it increasingly difficult to get anything done by withholding permits and other similar delaying tactics.

The BCDA argues that since CJHDevCo refuses to provide them with copies of contracts between CJHDevCo and third parties, they are not obligated to honor such contracts. Casanova assures that upon turnover, CJHDevCo will be refunded the P1.42 billion they have paid, which should then be returned to third parties who will have to be driven out of their contracts.

Why is he doing this? Simple. He wants CJHDevCo out of the picture to move Ayala into position. This preference has ripple effects, including lesser funding for projects, according to Mayor Mario Domogan.

Arnel Casanova is an example of how personal corruption is hindering progress for an entire city. There is reason to believe that Casanova pockets a significant sum from billions of pesos the BCDA generates and receives bribes from corporations to fund a lavish lifestyle.


The Camp John Hay Development Corporation should remain in control of Camp John Hay. They are the party who honors agreements between the camp and its buyers, hotel unit owners, sub-lessees, and sub-locators. Under their authority, the camp can finally be developed into a fully realized tourist attraction, boosting not only Baguio’s tourism economy, but the country’s.

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