Tag: Baguio City
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Supreme Court Upholds Baguio’s Exemption from Indigenous Peoples Rights Act
The Supreme Court has solidified Baguio City’s exemption from the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997, rejecting a motion for reconsideration from the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and the heirs of Joan Gorio and Lauro Carante. The court’s decision, which was initially made on July 11, 2023, and upheld recently, states that…
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Supreme Court Upholds Baguio City’s Exemption from Indigenous Peoples Rights Act
The Supreme Court has confirmed that Baguio City remains outside the scope of the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997, as per a recent ruling. The decision came after the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and the heirs of Joan Gorio and Lauro Carante sought a reconsideration of an earlier judgment from July…
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BCDA Engages in Preliminary Discussions with MVP Group for Camp John Hay Management
In a move to enhance the development of northern Luzon, the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) has initiated exploratory talks with the MVP Group, led by Manny V. Pangilinan, regarding the management of the 240-hectare leased area in Camp John Hay, Baguio City. This development follows a Supreme Court ruling that mandated the private developer,…
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Camp John Hay Golf Club Navigates Transition to BCDA While Protecting Shareholder Rights
In Baguio City, the Camp John Hay Golf Club (CJHGC) has voiced its support for a seamless transition of its leased property to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), while firmly standing to protect the rights of its over 1,039 shareholders. During a press conference on December 19, 2024, CJHGC General Manager Judson Austaquio…
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Camp John Hay Hotels Aim for Seamless Management Shift, Employee Safeguards
BAGUIO CITY – The management of Camp John Hay Leisure Incorporated is optimistic about a smooth transition of the leased area’s management back to the Bases Conversion and Development Corporation (BCDA), emphasizing the protection of over 400 employees. Ramon Cabrera, the general manager of Leisure Hotel Corporation, which oversees The Manor, The Forest Lodge, and…
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BCDA Aims for Seamless Handover of Camp John Hay from Private Firm
BAGUIO CITY – The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has committed to ensuring a smooth transition of the 200-hectare leased area of Camp John Hay from its current private developer. This commitment follows a Supreme Court ruling in October that mandated the Camp John Hay Development Corporation (CJHDevCo) and other involved parties to relinquish…
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Baguio City Aims to Slash Waste Output by Over 50% in a Decade
Baguio City is setting ambitious goals to cut its daily waste production significantly over the next ten years. The city’s Solid Waste Management Plan for 2025-2034 targets reducing the amount of waste sent to external sanitary landfills. Eugene Buyuccan, head of the General Services Office, emphasized that a robust public awareness campaign will be crucial…
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City Prosecutor Calls for Ongoing Efforts to Combat Violence Against Women and Children
In Baguio City, Assistant City Prosecutor Ruth Bernabe, who also leads the Cordillera Inter-Agency Task Force against trafficking, emphasized the necessity of sustained efforts to protect women and children from violence. Speaking at the conclusion of the 18-day campaign to end violence against women and children (VAWC) at the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Cordillera…
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Business Operations to Continue at John Hay Amid Management Transition: BCDA
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) announced on December 12, 2024, that businesses within the John Hay Special Economic Zone will maintain their operations during the transition of management back to the government. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that mandated the private developer, Camp John Hay Development Corporation (CJHDevCo), to relinquish the…
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