BCDA scores a series of court wins for Camp John Hay’s shared redevelopment

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is securing significant legal victories as it aggressively pursues the revitalization and modernization of Camp John Hay.

The Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 79 of Baguio City, in its recent rulings, dismissed six petitions for Quieting of Title, Recovery of Possession, and a Promissory Estoppel case filed by private claimants involving properties within the John Hay Special Economic Zone.

This success further reinforces the robust business environment that the BCDA has established since taking over management of Camp John Hay.

“This major legal victory provides long-term stability for investors and partners,” said BCDA Chairperson Atty. Larry Paredes. “With the legal framework now clear, we can move forward to realize Camp John Hay’s full potential as a world-class mountain estate and a key growth driver in Northern Luzon.”

BCDA President and CEO Engr. Joshua M. Bingcang added that the ruling reinforces Camp John Hay’s transformation. “Just as we built the successful models of Bonifacio Global City and New Clark City, we are now reinforcing Camp John Hay’s status as a premier investment destination,” Engr. Bingcang said.

“The legal certainty achieved is a core component of this. It affirms that Camp John Hay offers not just its iconic beauty, but a business environment fortified by law, designed for resilience, and positioned for world-class modernization.”

BCDA is finalizing an updated master plan that positions Camp John Hay as a self-sustaining, mixed-use district integrating ecotourism, business, education, healthcare, and green infrastructure. The blueprint draws from the successful models of Bonifacio Global City in Taguig and New Clark City in Tarlac, while preserving Camp John Hay’s unique character and natural landscape.

Anchored on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and in coordination with the City Government of Baguio, the redevelopment aims to attract responsible investors, create more jobs, improve local amenities, and ensure that economic growth directly benefits the people of Baguio and the surrounding communities. #