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REOPENING. The Camp John Hay Golf Course stands pristine as caddies prepare for the ceremonial tee-off under new interim management on January 9, 2025.
Mia Magdalena Fokno/Rappler
The three individuals filed a case against Bases Conversion Development Authority in December 2024 opposing the government's takeover of the golf course
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) issued a public notice on January 14, Tuesday, prohibiting a former Baguio City mayor and two others from playing at the Camp John Hay Golf Course until further notice.
The three individuals are Mauricio Domogan, Marciano Garcia, and Federico Mandapat, Jr.
Domogan, a former Baguio City mayor, previously served as an independent member of the board of governors of the former Camp John Hay Golf Club under CJH Development Corporation (CJHDevCo), which was then led by businessman Robert Sobrepeña. Garcia was also a member of the club, and Mandapat served as chair of its membership committee.
The three individuals were part of a group of ten shareholders of the former Camp John Hay Golf Club who filed a case against BCDA in December 2024 opposing the government’s takeover of the golf course from CJHDevCo. While the majority of the group withdrew their complaint earlier this month after BCDA assured members of fair terms and continuity of privileges, Domogan, Garcia, and Mandapat have yet to follow suit.
The BCDA’s notice emphasized that playing at the Camp John Hay Golf Course is a privilege, not a right, and that the agency retains full discretion to grant or deny access. The notice did not provide a specific reason for barring the three individuals.
Rappler has reached out to Mandapat for his group’s comments on this development. We will update this story in case he replies.
This development follows BCDA’s recovery of the 247-hectare Camp John Hay property, including the golf course, after a Supreme Court ruling in October 2024. The ruling granted BCDA full control of the estate, upheld an arbitral decision voiding CJHDevCo’s decades-long lease, and directed the turnover of the property.
New management for the golf course commenced on January 6, 2025, with interim operations overseen by Golfplus Management Incorporated and DuckWorld PH under BCDA supervision. The transition aims to modernize facilities and enhance services for players and stakeholders.
For inquiries about playtime, rates, and reservations, patrons can contact DuckWorld PH at quack@duckworld.ph. Other concerns may be directed to the BCDA helpdesk at cjhhelpdesk@bcda.gov.ph or (+63) 962 534 9397. – Rappler.com
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