The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) lauds the Supreme Court’s ruling to “deny with finality” all motions for reconsideration filed by CJH Development Corporation (CJH DevCo) and its third-party respondents, upholding its decision to allow the BCDA to recover the 247-hectare property in the John Hay Special Economic Zone.

In a resolution dated October 22, 2024, the Supreme Court En Banc ruled “to DENY WITH FINALITY the said motions for reconsideration as no substantial arguments were presented to warrant the reversal of the questioned decision…No further pleadings or motions will be entertained.”

The Clerk of Court of the Supreme Court has issued on October 22, 2024 an Entry of Judgment certifying that the Decision dated April 3, 2024, has been filed and recorded with the Judicial Records Office. The Decision granted BCDA’s Petition for Review on Certioriari and REVERSED AND SET ASIDE the July 30, 2015 Decision of the Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court further ruled that “(t)he March 27, 2015 Order of Branch 6, Regional Trial Court of Baguio City in Civil Case No. 7561-R, confirming the Final Award dated February 11, 2015, in PDRCI Case No. 60-2012 is REINSTATED. The April 14, 2015 Writ of Execution and the Ex-Officio Sheriff’s Notice to Vacate are likewise REINSTATED.”

The Supreme Court’s unanimous decision affirms the 2015 arbitral award as well as reinstates the writ of execution and notice ordering CJH DevCo and all persons claiming rights under them to vacate the subject leased premises within Camp John Hay. The Decision in favor of BCDA has “become final and executory” and has been “recorded in the Book of Entries of Judgments.”

BCDA assures the public that businesses will continue to operate in Camp John Hay. BCDA is closely coordinating with all stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition.

For questions or more details on the matter, please email us at cjhhelpdesk@bcda.gov.ph.