THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) warned the public on Monday against individuals selling hotel units at the Manor and Forest Lodge in Camp John Hay.
In a social media post, the BCDA said it received reports that some individuals claiming rights to units at The Manor and Forest Lodge are selling their rights, even after the Supreme Court ruled that the properties are to be turned over to the government.
“The public is advised not to transact with individuals or parties who are without official authorization and purporting to have a contractual relationship with the BCDA,” it said.
“The BCDA reminds the public that the state-run corporation has now regained control of The Manor and Forest Lodge,” it added.
The BCDA recovered Camp John Hay after the Supreme Court issued a final resolution allowing the recovery of the 247-hectare property leased to CJH Development Corp. (CJH DevCo).
The order covered land and improvements, whether they were held by CJH DevCo and its subsidiaries or affiliates or occupied by other parties claiming rights to them.
“The BCDA calls on individuals or parties claiming rights to hotel units to respect the rule of law and the government’s ownership of the properties,” the BCDA said.
The BCDA has tapped Landco Pacific Corp. to be the interim manager of the Manor and Forest Lodge, for one year, extendable to two.
A subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corp., Landco Pacific will assist the BCDA in transitioning the properties to a new private partner to be awarded for long-term lease and management. — Justine Irish D. Tabile