CJHDevCo clarifies integrity, disputes 'distorted narratives' on Camp John Hay development

The Camp John Hay Development Corporation (CJHDevCo) issued a clarification on Wednesday addressing recent articles that questioned its integrity in developing Camp John Hay in Baguio City, calling them 'distorted narratives'.

From 2003 to 2012, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) played an active role by holding positions on the CJHDevCo board and overseeing key decisions regarding leasehold agreements.

CJHDevCo highlighted its transformation of Camp John Hay into a premier destination with two 5-star hotels, a renovated golf course, and various other facilities that attracted significant investment, despite 'numerous breaches' from BCDA between 1997 to 2009.

The company also emphasized that BCDA itself acquired residential units under the same 50-year lease framework it granted to CJHDevCo in their original bid agreement, and pointed out that only CJHDevCo has the authority to determine lease renewals based on the Lease Agreement's language.

CJHDevCo reaffirmed its track record of successful projects beyond Camp John Hay, including the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), which continues to serve over 375,000 daily riders with a 5% increase in ridership recorded in 2024.

The company welcomed legitimate scrutiny but urged the public to demand facts rather than speculation and did not specify whether it plans legal action against those who questioned its handling of the lease agreement.