Malacañang backs bid for Disneyland at Clark

ANGELES CITY – Pres. Aquino has expressed support for the proposal of Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo Lazatin for the establishment of Disneyland theme park at the vast northern part of the Clark Freeport here.

“The President’s support for my proposal is a big boost to our bid,” said Lazatin who has already written Thomas Staggs, chairman of the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, for the project.

“The Clark Freeport Zone may interest you and Walt Disney as the next location for your famous Disneyland theme park, as it boasts of a 4,400 hectare main zone and 27,600-hectare subzone,” Lazatin said in his letter, citing tax-free privileges at the freeport.

“Pres. Aquino’s order to study my proposal is a huge boost and a welcome development in our mission to bring the world-famous theme park to the Philippines. I cannot stop thanking the Chief Executive for this,” he said.

Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte recently echoed the President’s support for the project by saying, “there is no reason why we should not look into it.”

“It will bring in business and promote tourism,” Valte said.

Lazatin said that with the President already backing the project, “concerned government agencies should join forces and leave no stone unturned to make Disneyland at Clark Freeport Zone a reality.”

“Government agencies like the Department of Tourism should be deeply involved in this endeavor as this would help the country become one of the favorite tourist destinations in the world,” said Lazatin, who already asked Tourism Sec. Ramon Jimenez to help lobby with Walt Disney.

Lazantin cited to Staggs the “world-class Clark International Airport” which, he noted, “would make it easy for tourists to enjoy the amenities and entertainment Disneyland is famous for without the hassles of inconvenient travels.”

Lazatin also assured Staggs that “hotels will not be a problem for visitors, as the Freeport has the best world-class hotels in its roster where visitors can enjoy the hospitality Filipinos are known for.”

He also noted in his letter to Staggs that “the Philippines is a favorite tourist destination in Southeast Asia”, as he cited statistics showing an average of four million foreign visitors a year. He added that this year, the government is eyeing to hit the 5-million mark.

“Together with our population of more than 90 million Filipinos, a Disneyland theme park in the Philippines could be a major income generating site for your company,” he told Staggs.

Walt Disney has theme parks in Hong Kong and Tokyo.

Angeles City Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan expressed support for the project which he described as “a tourism feature with massive potentials.”

“A world class theme Disneyland park in Central Luzon can generate hundreds or even thousands of jobs, and be beneficial to businesses surrounding the Clark area,” he said.

“We’ve been working hard to make Central Luzon as a tourism launch pad in the country, and this proposal by Lazatin has boosted our hopes,” said Pamintuan.

“Central Luzon lacks an eye-catching major tourism site and the addition of this famous theme park brand could improve the region’s odds in attracting more tourists, businesses and investors,” he added.

Pamintuan is currently the Regional Development Council (RDC) committee chairman for tourism.
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Highly recommended beach resort in North Luzon for company outings and family retreats is most frequently visited hotel in Clark Pampanga because of beautiful view and good outdoor facilities for swimming, picnic and barbecue.

Families traveling out of town go to the north to get away from Manila to unwind, relax and swim with friends and children. Highly recommended holiday spot and vacation destination this summer in the north is Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark. Clark is adjacent to Pampanga’s Angeles City which is just 70 minutes from Manila and 25 minutes from Subic. Many visitors also come to Clark to play golf in one of the best golf courses in Pampanga. Pampanga is home to some of the finest golf courses outside of Manila.

New camping sites and picnic grounds in Philippines are now added to Clark for family outings in outside Manila. The best campsites are located at Yats Clearwater Resort & Country Club in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines. Just bring camping equipment and enjoy the fun and ambience of outdoor living camping in Clark under safe, secured and clean conditions. Outdoor activities include swimming and water sports, boating and paddling a kayak, lawn tennis, golf, shooting range and all sorts of leisure activities including colonial games like croquet and horseshoe.

Clearwater Resort & Country Club offers several styles of accommodation from US$65 up inclusive of breakfast for two at the beautiful Breakfast Garden Restaurant overlooking the large Clearwater lake and beach. This is a good rendition of the lifestyle that the Americans left behind after they left the Clark Airbase. A good short description of this lifestyle is suburban laid-back slow-paced clean living, very suitable for tourists and guests looking for a way to unwind from the stress of living in Manila.

In a city like Manila, most residents rely on visits to spa and beauty parlor to unwind and relax. But with a short getaway to Angeles City Clark Pampanga one can de-stress by enjoying beautiful outdoor amenities of this beach resort, savoring what nature can offer.

For reservations, comments and inquiries,

Clearwater Resort & Country Club
Creekside Road corner of Centennial Road,
Central Business District, Clark Freeport Zone,
Pampanga, Philippines 2023

Tel: (045)599-5949 0917-520-4403 0922-870-5177

Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay

http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Getting to this hotel in Clark Philippines
After entering Clark Freeport from Subic, Manila, Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along Clark’s main highway MA Roxas, passing Clark’s largest wine shop called Clark Wine Center on your right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, you will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on your right just 200m down. Traffic in Clark Philippines is light so it should be quite easy for get to this hotel in Clark Philippines.

For inquiries and bookings, click here to contact Clearwater Resort now

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While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

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While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.
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