The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is planning to bid out the concession to manage Camp John Hay in Baguio City by October, seeking a private-sector partner to maximize the property's investment potential.

BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua Bingcang told reporters that the state-run firm will tender the operations and maintenance (O&M) contract for the site, including its legacy hotels and golf course.

“It’s the long-term management of the golf [course] and hotels,” he said when asked about the details of the concession deal.

Bingcang said the state-run firm is on track to publish the terms of reference for the planned turnover to the private sector by October, following the recent completion of an updated master development plan for Camp John Hay.

After regaining control of Camp John Hay in January last year, the BCDA pursued a revamp of the original development plan, which was made in the 1990s, to position the property as a modern investment hub.

Earlier, the BCDA said it expects the property to attract more than ₱10 billion worth of investments once it is able to unlock its full potential.

Under its updated master plan, the agency is looking to build new infrastructure projects that would facilitate the entry of investments and generate more employment opportunities while also preserving the camp’s unique charm and natural landscape.

Currently, the O&M of Camp John Hay and its legacy hotels is under the interim management of Landco Pacific Corp., a subsidiary of Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp.

Meanwhile, the management of the John Hay Golf within the estate is under the consortium of Golfplus Management Inc. and DuckWorld Philippines, whose interim O&M contract was recently extended through the end of the year.

Through the upcoming bidding process to find a private operator for the camp, the BCDA is taking a major step toward its goal of essentially replicating the model of Bonifacio Global City (BGC), which has grown into a major economic hub, in the country’s summer capital.

For BGC, the BCDA is still in the process of developing an updated master development plan, as it looks to chart its next phase of growth.

Bingcang said the updating of the plan, which is being handled by professional services firm SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV & Co.), is expected to be concluded by December of this year.

The updated master plan is meant to address the emerging challenges in BGC, such as traffic congestion, infrastructure constraints, climate risks, and the need for more inclusive and accessible mobility.

It will review the BCDA’s gross floor area entitlements for potential reallocation to ensure that development intensity matches infrastructure capacity and optimizes land use and value.

The updated plan will also identify underutilized areas for potential development or disposition.

Furthermore, the plan will integrate contemporary urban planning principles, including a stronger emphasis on public spaces, streetscape improvements, and active mobility.

It will also align BGC with forward-looking transit-oriented development to connect land-use planning with existing and planned transport systems.

“Once completed, the updated BGC plan is expected to support long-term investments, generate employment, and improve mobility and accessibility for workers, residents, and visitors,” the BCDA said.