Sunday, May 24, 2015

CJHDevCo tricked CA to issue TRO on Camp John Hay takeover

(May also be seen at 
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/491466/economy/companies/bcda-claims-cjhdevco-tricked-ca-to-issue-tro-on-camp-john-hay-takeover)


The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) on Friday alleged CJH Development Corporation (CJHDevCo) misled the Court of Appeals to issue a temporary restraining order against a writ of execution ordering the CJHDevCo and its sublessees to vacate Camp John Hay.

"CJHDevCo blatantly misled the Court of Appeals of various lies that formed the very foundation for the issuance of TRO," BCDA President and CEO Arnel Paciano Casanova said.

The CA was led to believe there was going to be violence at the end of the 30-day notice to vacate the former US military facility for rest and recreation.

"I'm very sure that the Sheriff of Baguio, who is implementing the writ of execution and the notice to vacate, and assisted by the Philippine National Police (PNP), will not start any violence.

"So does that mean that the Sobrepeña-led CJHDevCo has threatened to provoke violence against the Baguio Sheriff?" Casanova noted.

Prior to the CA order, the Office of the Ex-Officio Sheriff of the First Judicial Region ordered CJHDevCo and "all persons claiming rights under them" to vacate the premises of Camp John Hay on April 20. 

CJHDevCo has no authority to operate in Camp John Hay because a contract no longer exists between BCDA and CJHDevCo, according to the state-run BCDA, saying the John Hay Management Corporation (JHMC) also has not issued a permit for CJHDevCo.

"By misleading the CA to issue a TRO, CJHDevCo has shown its defiance and contempt towards the rule of law," Casanova noted.

He said CJHDevCo also mislead the CA by saying that the P1.42 billion refund the developer should pay to its sublessees consist of advanced rental payments. The BCDA has urged the sublessees to claim their respective shares from BCDA.

"The only way for the CJHDevCo's victims to recover their investments and protect their interests is to lay claim to the P1.42-B that the BCDA deposited in the court," Casanova said. – Trisha Macas/VS, GMA News

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