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- Views Inside Clark Philippines Yats Leisure Unveils
Lifestyle andLeisure
Attractive Investment Opportunities
Hospitality
Clark Philippines is also known
With new golf courses springing up in
as Clark Freeport Zone is now the
and around Clark Philippines and an
preferred destination for foreign
ever-increasing patronage by tourists
Travel and Tourism and local investments because it
from neighboring South Korea, Clark
offers many attractive advantages
Freeport is short on hotel
including tax, safety and its own
accommodation. A very interesting
international airport.
property has just become available for
purchase. It is a garden-styled restaurant
Seoul, South Korea, May 20,
that was built on 3000 sq meters of land.
2010 --- Yats International is itself
The property has excess land sufficient
Travel and Tourism an stakeholder in Clark
in size to build a 20- to 40-room “inn.”
Philippines owning and operating
It is located near Clearwater Resort &
several establishments in the
Country Club within Clark Freeport‟s
hospitality industry. Yats has
Central Business District. Estimated
worked with local and foreign
price for the land plus improvements is
investors to successfully establish are forced to make do with villas
US$550,000.
businesses inside Clark Freeport and townhouses, even if they
Special Feature Zone. Here are some of the most really require something simple
Golf Course Development
attractive investment such as a one- or two-bedroom
Even with the addition of 27 holes in
opportunities: 60-100sm apartment/condo.
2009 and 2010, there is an acute
Although Clark Philippines was
shortage golf tee times for at least 5-6
Residential House and Lots more of a travel, tourism and
months each year. Local players
There is a 22000 sq meter (2.2 recreational destination in the
compete with frustrated (golf) tourists
hectare) lot located adjacent to past, the emergence of large
Global Connect from Korea and China for tee times.
the beautiful Clearwater Resort businesses such as Texas
Unfortunately Clark Philippines doesn‟t
and Country Club Instruments, Samsung and a
have the luxury of vast tracts of land
(http://www.ClearwaterPhilippine number of large BPO centers as
suitable for this type of development.
s.com) available for a 40-year well as new casinos and hotels,
However there is a 93-hectare property
long lease. This prime property has led to an acute shortage of
within 30-minutes of Clark Freeport in
located behind the shopping malls apartment units. There is a 30000
neighboring city of Magalang,
of Clark's central business district sq meter (3 hectare) property
Pampanga (adjacent to Angeles City)
has a full view of the 2.5-hectare located in Clark‟s central business
that was slated for golf course
lake of Clearwater Resort making district, actually neighboring
development. The development can
it a very attractive property for Texas Instruments, available for
acquire a small property inside Clark
residential development, a sale (long lease). Business
Freeport to shuttle tourists from Clark to
subdivision of housing lots. activities approved for this
Magalang. The property lies on the
Estimated price for the land is property include leisure and
foothills of the majestic Mount Arayat
US$2.8 Million. tourism projects, resident, low-
with a full view of Clark and the entire
and medium-rise structures for
San Fernando valley, quite breathtaking.
Mixed-used Condominium/Office mix-used including light industry
This is a free-hold property with
medium-rise building and warehouses aside from
commercial titles. Estimated price for
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are peculiarly absent in Clark
residential and vacation homes.
Estimate price for the land is this land is US$10 Million.
Freeport. Most residents of Clark US$3 Million.
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My Hometown - Narvacan
Let me give you a brief overview of Narvacan's
history...
Just recently, I went on a road trip vacation to conservative with your budget and make sure you main reason for choosing the place was actually
Ilocos. Me and three other friends drove all the can cover it. Don‟t ruin your vacation by running the ambiance and the great customer service of the
way from Manila to Vigan, Laoag, Bangui, out of money. staff.
Pagudpud and back in a span of four days. The next day, we had our tour of Vigan, courtesy
We left Manila very early morning on Thursday. of one of the Villa Angela staff, Kuya Tony. He
Our mission was to see the famous places in We drove a Toyota Revo AUV on a full tank offered to take us around while giving us bits of
Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte while experiencing which was just enough to bring us to Vigan. If trivia about Vigan. We went to the Baluarte Open
the joy of travelling on the road. you‟re planning to do the same, make sure you gas Zoo, Hidden Garden, Padre Burgos Museum,
Our vacation rules were simple – see as much up in Manila because the the price of gasoline is Bantay Church and many others. We also saw
tourist destinations as we can, eat only in local more expensive as you drive further up north. We Vigan‟s handloom weaving and pottery making
restaurants and of course, enjoy our time together. had a few stops along the way, not just to rest and industries.
eat but also to buy some snacks for the road. We were lucky to have a “free” tour guide. But in
Armed only with internet research, hotel any case, there‟s a Tourism office in Vigan where
brochures and some street smarts, we set out to see Budget Travel Tip: Prepare snacks at home or you can get free brochures of the places you can
Vigan, Laoag and Pagudpud. Our initial budget buy them at the grocery where it‟s cheaper. Bring see and visit around town. The people of Vigan are
was set at P10,000 per person which was inclusive a cooler to keep your drinks cold. Snacks are also friendly and will give you proper directions
of everything from gasoline, food, accommodation expensive in gas stations and bus stop overs. when asked. Everybody seems to know how to
and others. We arrived in Vigan early evening. We didn‟t have speak Tagalog and English so there‟s no language
Personally, I thought this was too expensive but any hotel reservations so we went around to scout barrier.
was advised that this was a just conservative for the best deal available. We decided to stay in
estimate. At the end of the trip, I would find out Villa Angela based upon the recommendation Source: /fitzvillafuerte.com
that this was indeed a very conservative budget. from a friend. It‟s not the cheapest place to stay in
Budget Travel Tip: Plan your trip. Be Vigan but it‟s also not the most expensive. Our
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Marsha’s
Delicacies
Address:
NAT'L HIGHWAY,
CABALANGGAN
Bantay, Ilocos Sur,
Philippines
www.marshasdelicacies.com
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PAOAY
EXPERIENCE,
A TREAT FOR ALL YOUR SENSES
A trip to Paoay is visual and tactile indulgence. countrymen and is still a fortress of culture, duress of time but it is being restored through
It would entail a long drive from Manila to history, and heritage for the Ilocanos. Paoay fees collected from visitors to constantly remind
Ilocos, good thing Florida Bus makes that trip Church is considered an earthquake Baroque us of the significance Paoay has placed in our
all worthwhile for its passengers. We left Manila structure. Intricately integrated in its design are nation‟s history and culture.
Sunday and arrived in Ilocos Monday morning. corals, bricks, Oriental and Baroque inspired
ornaments. Paoay Church is just one of the Another Paoay magic, is the Nagbacalan
Upon arrival we were greeted by the warm places to visit in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. loomweavers. This handiwork is made by the
smiles of the Ilocanos and were met by Mr. natives. They incorporated the colors of the
James Galano, private secretary to Mayor What is a trip to Paoay without tasting its island to their work. They were inspired by the
Bonifacio Clemente Jr. The gentleman was very delicious delicacies? Across Paoay Church is lazy days of Paoay it has become a signature of
helpful and accommodating truly explaining Herencia Café with a Paris inspired mural, but their creations. The Nagbacalan loomweavers is
each beautiful feature of Paoay to us. We were reflecting on the graphics one can get a feel of fronting Paoay Lake and it has become a museo
also met by Engr. Jose E. Cacayorin, the town‟s the true Paoay spirit. Herencia Café serves for them. Countless foreign designers have
tourism consultant. This man is very passionate Pinakbet Pizza. Yes, the pizza for every worked with the Nagbacalan loomweavers
about tourism that he devoted a good amount of vegetable lover. They wouldn‟t share the secret because of their well crafted handiworks.
his life in showcasing Paoay as a unique travel to this tasty treasure but who cares once you
experience and indeed it is a truly unique travel indulge on this treat you can‟t think of anything And if this is not enough visual treat, you can
experience. We first visited the hotel in front of else. They also have dinuguan pizza, although also check out Culili Point, from a vantage view
the municipal hall, Casa Dona Emilia and we dinuguan is not a native of Ilocos, the dinuguan it‟s almost like an Indian man over looking
were given a delicious snack to revived up our pizza is. Who would have thought this staple, China Sea. During summer, the place looks like
first photo shoot which the St. Augustine ulam, could become a tasty snack treat. Trust a desert, without a grass in sight, you‟d thought
Church. Ilocanos to weave their magic in the kitchen and you were somewhere in the Middle East. This
tourists will be under the spell of their tasty exciting sight has just been recently discover
Paoay is a 4th class municipality in Ilocos Norte concoctions. proving Paoay has a lot of surprises to offer its
most famous for its church, Paoay Church or the visitors.
St. Augustine Church. The magnificent structure Malacañang of the North is also a noteworthy
has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage place. This was built to house the former It was a long day at Paoay but still our gracious
site and is now undergoing restoration to President Ferdinand Marcos, who is a son of host Mr. James Galano, drove us to the bus
preserve its grandeur. Aside from its Ilocos. This place is now a museum and a station for our next itinerary Pagudpud, showing
architectural significance, Paoay Church, its bell reminder of the once lavish lifestyle of the us the real Ilocano value of taking care of its
tower to be exact, has a very important role in former President. The place is fronted by Paoay visitors.
history as well. It became an observation post Lake and could be a great spot for jet skiing and
for our Katipuneros during the revolutionary water sports. It also has a golf course for anyone Paoay Ilocos Norte, a truly unique travel
years and later as an observation post during the who wants to indulge in this kind of sport. The experience, a tasty treat for all your senses.
Japanese times. It has served as a fortress for our wooden structure is now beginning to show the
1ST ISSUE OF MAY 2010 SPECIAL FEATURE 7
SPECIAL FEATURE
Iloilo: The Haven Gateway in Western Visayas
Iloilo City is the economic center of the include a host of buildings that date back to the ther restaurants in the city of note are
Western Visayas Region in the Philippines and Spanish and American colonial eras. Some of Breakthrough Seafood and Restaurant in Santo
is also the capital of Iloilo Province. It has a these are Tigbauan Church, which was erected Niño Norte, Mansion Garden Restaurant in 6 P.
busy international airport that connects the city in 1592, and San Joaquin Church. Gomez Street, Krua Thai Restaurant in
to major destinations in the country and the rest Natural attractions here will become fascinating Smallville Business Center, Mang Inasal
of the world. The city's fish port complex is just havens for wandering souls. You may want to Restaurant on Valeria Street, Tatoy's Manokan
as busy with millions of kilograms of fish visit the palm-fringed white sands of Sicogon and Seafood in Santo Niño Sur, and the South
shipped in and out yearly. Iloilo City also has a Island. There are several waterfalls that are Park Grill in Barangay Nanga.
strong banking industry with different sizes of worth hunting for like the San Juan Falls, which
banks operating. is a series of waterfalls surrounded by lush
foliage, that is just around six kilometers from However, if you crave for other cuisine then two
The place has enjoyed a growing economy the town of Sara. Other natural attractions here places in the city that will definitely have what
even before the Spanish came to colonize the include Mount Napulac, Isla De Gigantes, and you're looking for are the malls. SM Iloilo and
territory. It once had a strong textile industry Tinagong Dagat. Robinsons Place house many restaurants that
sometime in the 18th century. After that, the serve various dishes and flavors. You'll most
city's sugar industry gained strength. Even after Yet another reason to visit Iloilo City are the likely find fast food stalls and restaurants here as
World War II and its accompanying many wonderful festivals that are celebrated well.
devastation, Iloilo City was able to regain year round. January nights are made bright in
economic strength at a moderate pace. blazing displays during the annual fireworks Accommodations in Iloilo City
contest. Colorful parades and street dancing are There are some first class hotels in Iloilo City for
The weather here is pretty much the same with major highlights during the city's Ati-atihan visitors to choose from. Some hotels of this class
most of the country. The best time of the year to Festival. If you would love to see bullfights are Hotel del Rio on M. H. Del Pilar Street,
visit Iloilo City is from October to May, which then come over to the Pasungay Festival in which is only 10 minutes away from the
are the dry months. The months from June to January. Water buffaloes will make you eat downtown area, Amigo Terrace Hotel at the
September are within the season for tropical their dust as you watch the Carabao-Carroza corner of Iznart and Delgado, and the Sarabia
rains. Many of the attractions here display the Race in May. Manor Hotel in 101 General Luna Street. Rates
city's historical heritage while others showcase for in these hotels start around P1,000 or about
the natural beauty that abounds in the place. Where to Eat in Iloilo City $23 to $30.
The people of Iloilo City are renowned for their
Iloilo City Attractions cooking. A very huge favorite among the many If you prefer to stay in standard class and mid-
The following are some of Iloilo City's delicacies here is the ever-famous La Paz range hotels then you'll find a lot of those here in
historical attractions. Plaza Libertad was the Batchoy. Restaurants in the city will most likely Iloilo City. Some probable choices are Days
flag-raising site when the city was surrendered have this in their menu. This dish will usually Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel, Iloilo Grand Hotel,
to the First Philippine Republic in 1898. The cost around P50 to P60. The best of Filipino Grand Dame Hotel, and Iloilo Business Hotel.
Panay Liberation Marker was erected to delicacies are served in restaurants like Deco's Being the economic hub of the Western Visayas
commemorate the liberation from Japanese rule La Paz Batchoy, Afrique's Restaurant, and Region of the Philippines, Iloilo has its fair share
in 1945. Other historical attractions of the city Barrio Inasal. of visitors coming not only for business but for
its many sights and scenes. Be sure to sample the
Iloilo cuisine to get a lasting impression of fine
Filipino flavors.
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A province in Western Visayas is blended with
Transport different cultural heritage, languages, getaway
vacation spree with unique scenic spots that are
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and beauty in culture, delicacies and colorful
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