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BAGUIO CITY — Former Baguio City representative and mayor Mauricio Domogan said he will file an amended complaint against Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) if only to protect the security of golf shareholders at Camp John Hay.
Domogan, along with two others, were "banned" by BCDA from playing at Camp John Hay golf course, as the latter said playing at the course "is a privilege and is not a matter of right."
By virtue of a Supreme Court decision, the BCDA has taken over the management and operation of CJH golf course from Camp John Hay Development Corp. where golfers like Domogan paid shares.
After taking over the golf facility, BCDA has tapped Golfplus Management Inc., Turfgrass Management Inc and DuckWorld PH to oversee the operation of the facility on an interim capacity.
In a press conference on Wednesday, Domogan said these shares paid by member-golfers to Camp John Hay Development Corp. was duly recognized by the government through the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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He added that BCDA gave its approval in the formation of the golf club and it is not difficult on the part of BCDA to understand that the shareholders have rights to be respected.
Domogan said the case he filed in court can be withdrawn if BCDA starts recognizing the security of shareholders and put in writing that these shareholders, including their dependents, will enjoy playing rights and other benefits until 2046.
Domogan also explained that shareholders greatly contributed to the development of Camp John Hay, a former US military recreation facility.
Domogan was the mayor when the master development of Camp John Hay was endorsed by Baguio City Hall more than 20 years ago.
Aside from Domogan, the BCDA Board of Directors also approved to ban Federico Mandapat, Jr. and Marciano Garcia from playing at Camp John Hay golf course until further notice.
Sources said Garcia will only be allowed to play after he withdraws as one of the complainants to the case filed against BCDA.
