Baguio court rejects sub-lessees' petition to block government recovery of Camp John Hay

A Baguio court has denied another petition by Camp John Hay Development Corporation sub-lessees to block the government's recovery of the 247-hectare estate, following an earlier rejection in February 2024.

The court dismissed the request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) based on the Supreme Court’s final decision ordering the return of all improvements on the property to BCDA.

BCDA chairperson Hilario Paredes welcomed this latest ruling, emphasizing the government's rightful claim to Camp John Hay and calling for productive dialogue with stakeholders.

The legal dispute over Camp John Hay has been ongoing since the early 2000s when CJHDevCo stopped paying lease obligations, leading to a long arbitration process.

On April 3, 2024, the Supreme Court ruled that all improvements on the property must be returned to BCDA without exception, and this ruling was finalized in October 2024.

The BCDA has established a help desk for concerned persons to address specific situations affecting them regarding the takeover of the property.