Baguio City
is known for being a tourist attraction because it its beautiful views. There
are many inrastructures built through the joint effort of the local government and national government agencies. But now, there’s a dispute between Bases Conservation and
Development Authority (BCDA) and Camp John Hay Development Corp. (CJHDevCorp.)
These two agencies had been partners of the city government for how many years
to development Baguio. But the sad thing, they battled each other in the court
because of some issues.
Recently
BCDA President Arnel Casanova wrote an open letter to Baguio Mayor Mauricio
Domogan to remind the local government how they helped their city. He wants to
prove that they are an ally and not an enemy. They contributed a lot of revenue
from their generated income. They strengthen the tourist arrivals in Baguio
because of some changes they made. Mr. Cassonava empahised also that they
produced a lot of job opportunities for the people of Baguio.
Mayor
Domogan answered the letter of Mr. Casanova. He believed that BCDA is their
partner for the development of their city. But they doesn’t comply all of their
agreements with their terms and conditions. The Mayor admitted that they
collected 256 million from BCDA; but it was derived from previous officials,
not under the term of Mr. Casanova. He questioned, why they are not still
giving the 25 share of the city government from the leased rental that they had
collected? Why they also don’t give even centavo from their earnings from Ayala
company who operates Ayala Techno Hub. Besides these, there are still many
projects that the BCDA has not yet still finished.
It is
good for Mr. Casanova if he talked first one on one with the Baguio local
government and CJVDevCorp. rather that to write an open letter. It seems that
he is just looking an attention of the media. Based on the letter of Mayor
Domogan, BCDA has the problem and not the local government nor the CJVDevCorp.
Mr. Casanova should do his obligations, not only to their partners, but to the
people of Baguio. If BCDA is a true friend, be sincere and settled all the
problems they had caused. So, both parties should benefit from their actions.
Remember that if you’re a friend to someone, selfishness and self-interest has
no room in your mind.
I have diligently go through its parties claims, and my say is, Casanova is all telling half-truth, Eh lie din yun. What a way od deception.
ReplyDeleteI am confused by what's going on why did it have to come to this? Why write an open letter and after they both answered each others letters what's next? what did they resolve?
ReplyDeleteThey are no "friends". The open letter is a media gig to put some limelight to BCDA. I really dont think BCDA thinks of investors or stakeholders as friends.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing to do for all concerned parties: A closed door meeting to thoroughly review each section of the MOA and agreed the same face to face. If there's an objection, give solution/s at once. Unlike now, posting only as an open letter and replying as an open letter too. They're only escalating the case, and the delay means negative result to development of the place.
ReplyDeleteBCDa's trying to use all their cards on this issue by releasing the open letter. But it just puts BCDA in a bad light. They should have dealt with it directly with Mayor Domogan's office.
ReplyDeleteIn. fairness .with. Mr. .Casanova. of. BCDA,. his. leadership. is. at .stake. for. the. reason. that. he. has. not. met. what .has .been. agreed. on. the. agreement. in. the. development. of. Camp. John. Hay.. He. has. the .reason. for. that .and .in. which .he .must. make. it. in. public. or. disclose. it.
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