Trader: Clark seen as best investment haven

• Source:http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/business/2016/07/02/trader-clark-seen-best-investment-haven-482944
• Thursday, July 7, 2016

By Reynaldo G. Navales

CLARK FREEPORT -- “Clark is the best investment haven in the South East Asian region.”

This was stated by Kapampangan businessman Irineo “Bong” Alvaro during the soft opening of the Midori Hotel, a five-star hotel owned and operated by BB International Leisure and Resort Development Corporation, on Friday, July 1.

Alvaro, former president of Midori Hotel and Casino, said that Taiwanese businessmen see Clark as one of the beautiful places in the region in terms of investment and tourism.

Alvaro also cited the potential of Clark including the Clark International Airport; expressways like the Subic Clark Expressway and North Luzon Expressway, and Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway, skilled and intelligent work force, and others.

The P2-billion Midori Hotel and Casino is being funded by Taiwanese businessmen.

Hotel facilities include 111 luxury rooms, Toscana Dining, Baccus Lounge, Cigar Maduro, Café Midori, Baci Bar, Business Center, Spa and fitness center, outdoor swimming pools, KTV and Casino, Mahjong Rooms, and others.

Local officials including Mabalacat City Mayor Marino Boking Morales and top executives of Clark Development Corporation graced the hotel’s initial launching the other day.