A Glimpse of Clark History

Clark Freeport Zone is named after US Army Signal Corps Major Harold M. Clark, the place is originally called Fort Stotsenberg. The former Clark Airbase was renamed in March 20, 2007 and named as Clark Freeport Zone. The entire Clark airbase was turned over to the Philippine government on November 26, 1991. US forces last element withdrew on November 24, 1997 specifically from Subic Bay.

Clark Freeport Zone is now one of the hottest places to visit in the Philippines.   Various businesses and factories are found in Clark, it also offer a lot of services and nice places for leisure and corporate events.  For all businessmen, Clark is a great place for there are facilities and accommodation that can supply their needs.

Historical places are found also in Clark, they represent the people’s struggle for independence, economic freedom and other significant events. Places of interest include the US Memorial Cemetery, where the remains of 8,000 soldiers are buried from the Spanish-American War to World War II. The Salakot symbolizes the turnover of facility to the Philippine government; it’s a marker President Manuel Roxas, which was erected in honor of the former Philippine president while the Jon Stotsenberg Monument commemorating the Colonel from the US Cavalry. Historical buildings, barn houses, the site of the Old Kelly Theater, the old cannon, and the Kamikaze West Airfield are also worth visiting.

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Hot Air Balloon Festival 2012 Officially Started Today!

The most awaited event in Clark Pampanga officially started today! At the break of dawn on the 9th of February, all shapes and sizes of colorful balloons filled the skies of Pampanga and nearby places. This marks the beginning of 17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta.

Many local and foreign tourists grace this event every year, last years PIHABF visitors reached 80,000. This year, they are expecting more crowd to join this event.

Aside from colorful Hot Air Balloons, trainer planes, helicopters, ultra-light aircraft and some flys-bys exhibitions also be seen and experience by the visitors. This year the US Air Force F-16 doing flight demonstrations is the major attraction.

Captain Meynard Halili will lead the thrilling aerobatics show together will the ace pilots from other foreign countries.

According to Captain Joy Roa, the head of Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, the success of the previous event, are challenged to come up with and more surprises on the hot air balloon venture and aviation spectacles lead by aviation enthusiasts from USA, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Poland, The Netherlands, Austria, Japan, England and South Korea.

Special-shaped hot air balloons like car-shaped baloon from Germany, a daisy flower, ice cream cone, and a birthday cake from the United States and other regularly shaped huge flying bubbles are the main attraction in the event. Activities like skydiving from the experts from Brunei, Malaysia and the Philippine National Police make mass formation in the sky after jumping from an altitude of not less than 5,000 feet.

Kids will also enjoy the Children’s Activity Center sponsored by Crayola and Hot Dog on Sticks which taught on kite-making, flight simulators and aviation workshops. They can also watch Remote Control car and aircraft competition on specially designated spots.

Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph

Agency Acquired P169-million for New Investment Projects

Clark Development Corporation (CDC) said that new agreements with total investments of over P169 million were signed before year-end.
In the Promotion Department business update submitted to CDC president Felipe Antonio B. Remollo, it was then unfold that the largest project was signed with the Australian Dental Health Laboratories Inc. (DHLI).
Remollo & DHLI director Mary Jane Fowler currently signed the lease agreement.
The firm, which makes a speciality of the manufacture of export-quality pharmaceutical products, will lay an amount of over P137 million for its manufacturing plant in Clark.
& while DHLI is still a new corporation, the CDC president said, its directors & officers have at least eight years of experience in the manufacture of similar products in the Philippines.
He also said that the firm is targeting to export its products to Pakistan, Indonesia, Europe, Australia, & the United States.
The construction work on the manufacturing plant is expected to be done by June next year.
Also signing an agreement with Clark is the Filipino-Korean firm Mugunghwa-Clark Inc., which will operate a P20-million restaurant, café, convenience store, memento shop, golf cart rental, golf tours & massage spa or wellness middle project.
The access of the Filipino-Korean firm in Clark was due to the incursion of Korean tourists visiting the former US-run Clark Air Base & its neighboring conditions.
The investment document also said InvesAsia Philippines Inc., a Hong Kong-based firm, signed a sub-agreement with Philexcel Business Park Inc., which will exclusively embark on in legal & general business transcription, IT support services & business technique outsourcing.
Aviva Global Foods Inc. has also signed a sublease agreement with Nice Logistics Business Park, which will engage in warehousing, storage, seller stock management & repacking of locally produced consumer goods for 100-percent export abroad.
Rizhane Foods Inc. has signed as well as a sublease agreement with SIA Engineering Philippines, which will open canteen project for the workers of the Singaporean firm inside the Clark Aviation complex.

Source: Suntar Pampanga

The 17th Philippine International Air Balloon 2012

The most awaited annual event of Clark Pampanga will be held on February 9 to 12, 2012. Around 100,000 tourists are expected to grace the said event. The increase in popularity, recognition from the media and bigger program size, more tourists are expected to visit the 17th annual Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta that will be held at Philippine Air Force's (PAF) ADAC hangar at the Clark Airbase.
According to Noemi Garcia, head of CDC Tourism and Promotions Office, at least nine countries are expected to participate in the event. There are rumors that additional exhibitions and varied aerial demonstrations.
The Clark becomes the home of the annual international aviation sporting events due to many factors such as wide spaces, good flying weather, scenic view and tourists’ amenities are just in the area. Wide Hotels and resorts are also available in the area from simple, budget to luxurious accommodation. Villas and Full Suite Lodging are available to cater groups. Adventure seekers, golfers and casino lovers will definitely find the place very nice as the facilities are available for them to enjoy.
The location is near Angeles City, with its casinos, resorts, night life, bars, restaurants and lodging which are a perfect location for this event to be held.


2012 Hot Air Balloon Schedule on February 9, 2012
First Fiesta Day

Hot Air Balloon Flights
5:30-7:00AM
Paragliding Exhibition
6:30-7:30AM
Ultralight Aircraft Formation Flying
7:40-8:15AM
Ultralight Bomb Dropping Audience Participation
8:15-9:00AM
Aerobatic Flight Display
9:00-9:40AM
Kite Flying Exhibition
9:40-10:00AM
AOPA Light Airplane Balloon Bursting Competition
10:00-10:45AM
Sky Diving Exhibition
10:45-11:30AM
R/C Demonstration Flying
11:30-12:00PM
Open
12:00-1:00PM
Sky Diving Exhibition
1:00-2:00PM
AOPA Light Aircraft Balloon Bursting
2:00-2:45PM
Aerobatic Flight Display
3:45-4:30PM
Rocketry Demonstration
4:30-5:00PM
Ultralight Formation Flying
5:00-5:20PM
Hot Air Balloon Fly-In
5:20-6:00PM

Source: http://www.clarksubicmarketing.com/news/clark_hot_air_balloon_festival.htm

Diosdado Macapagal International Airport(DMIA) Development Plans

Diosdado Macapagal International Airport(DMIA) is situated in Clark Pampanga. It was developed earlier in 1991 when the US air force left subsequent the eruption of Mount Pinatubo, which led to the vicinity of the base being speckled with wreckage because of lava. The Clark Special Economic Zone authority decided that the airbase be replaced by an airport and here is the Diosdado Macapagal International airport.
The said airport is facing the buzz about the expansion being planned by the Clark Special Economic Zone.


The airport authority is at confidence level about becoming more improved and enhanced airport that maintains DMIA’s reputation as one of the most convenient airport in the industry.
As the facts gathered, Philippine Airlines would like to use the airport as a hub to fly to Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau, Bangkok and also Taipei. The Philippine government has also improved the viability of the airport by relaxing rules on foreign budget carriers using the airport as a stopover point to other Asian countries.Hundreds and thousands of people travel to and from different destinations. Improving our terminals is a mere way of promoting tourism in our country.

Pampanga: Culinary Capital of the Philippines Famous Restaurants

Pampanga being known as Culinary Capital of the Philippines offers different sumptious dishes that are being served in every home, restaurants and special gatherings. To help local and foreign tourists to locate different Restaurants that offers authentic and comtemporary Kapampangan dishes. Here's the list of Restaurant and Delicacy Shops that offer the best dishes that Pampanga has to offer.

Susie's Cusine
McArthur Highway, Dolores
City of San Fernando, Pampanga
(045) 8612480/9639302


Rizal Ext. cor. Sandra St.
Angeles City (045) 8872479/3235704
#36 Hilda St., Nepo Mart
Angeles City (045) 3224775/8880034


La Maja Riza, McArthur Highway
Ligtasan, Tarlac City (045) 6112150
Pineda Bldg., near Marina Arcade
McArthur Highway, Dau, Mabalacat
Pampanga (045) 8924919/3315622


Unit 204 Lyonee Office & Commercial Bldg 418 East Avenue, Quezon City
(02) 9274591




One of the famous Kapampangan Delicacy Shop and Restaurant. Susie's Cuisine offer different dishes such as pancit palabok,pansit guisado, papaitan, dinuguan and delicacies like sapin sapin, mochi, rice cake, piko, tibok tibok among others. 

Historic Camalig Restaurant
292 Sto. Rosario Street, Angeles City
+63 45 3225641
+63 45 8881077


This restaurant is know for Kapampangan version of Pizza, located in the heart of Angeles City in an old Nepomuceno rice granary that turnout to be a restaurant. They also offer international dishes such as pasta. roasted chicken and etc.

Everybody's Cafe
McArthur Highway, San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines


105-106 BPI Arcade, Teresa Avenue, Sto. Rosario, Angeles City in Pampanga. It's located right across Nepo Mall


Being the culinary capital of the Philippines, the cusine of Pampanga has high acclaims, and even higher standards. Everybody's Cafe is one of the rare 


restaurants that still serve authentic Kapampangan food. Having been around since the 1946, Everybody's Cafe has rightfully earned its countless critic accolades, massive media mileage, and perennial VIP visits. 




Kabigting's Halo Halo
2nd flr. Nepo Mall Angeles | Marquee Mall & Guagua, San Fernando Pampanga, Luzon, Philippines
(045) 630-1219


Kabigting’s halo-halo originated in the town of arayat some decades ago. Their halo halo is different from the others because of the pastillas that they 
include in their concoction.  basically, it consist of mashed sweet beans and corn, loaded with ice and fresh milk, and topped with their special pastillas. 
minimalist in terms of its ingredients, but the taste is superb. one might notice the “whiteness” of kabigting’s halo-halo. it’s actually attributed to the 
milk they use. so if you’re fond of eating pastillas, this is your kind of halo-halo.




Razon's Halo Halo
Dau, Mabalacat, Pampanga


Main Branch: 671-5580 / 671-6223

Razon's of Guagua is owned by Razons Food Corporation. it consists of five siblings who are the children of manuel razon, who is the older brother of the three sisters who started it all...one of the incoporators was trained with the three sisters in order to perfect the halo halo and the pancit luglug. Razons Food Corporation started in 2003, with its mother branch opening in Robinson's Galleria in Quezon City. 


Razon's of Guagua is mostly recognized for their halo halo and their pancit luglug. It is represented and trademarked by a red oval logo with white cursive.





Nathaniel's 

Km 69 Olongapo-Gapan Road, Dolores City, San Fernando Pampanga


Known for their Puto Pao, Buko Pandan, Dinudugan/Tid Tad, Siomai, Rice Cake and others






Cely's Carinderia
Angeles City

If you happen to be fond of exotic foods such as adobong kamaru, ginataang kuhol, broiled catfish, and/or typical Filipino dishes such as bulalo, dinuguan, chicharong bulaklak, steamed veggies with buro (pangontra sa taba), and want them cheap and yummy, then you must visit Cely’s Carinderia in San Fernando, Pampanga.



Delyn's Fast food & Delicacies 
The only accredited pasalubong shop in Angeles City of the Dept. of Trade-III and Industry and Dept. of Tourism-III.
Nepo Mart 1, Angeles City
(045) 888-6181;
Sto. Rosario St. Angeles City
(045) 887-0554


Cabalen Restaurant

GF SM City Clark, , , Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines 
 (6345) 499-0245 


19 Copung Copung

McArthur Highway, Brgy. Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga

List of Best Hotels in Angeles City and Clark Pampanga

Widus Resort and Casino
Hotel Vida

5414 Manuel A. Roxas Highway, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, Philippines 2023
+63454991000
rsvn@hotelvidaclark.com

The home of Widus Vacation Club, boasts of facilities, amenities and services worthy of your time and money. Being the only deluxe class hotel in Clark accredited by the Department of Tourism, enjoy hotel living at its best. Below is a glimpse of what is in store for you. Facilities, Amenities and Services Spacious rooms with complete amenities Deluxe Junior Suite 1-Bedroom Suite Salt Coffee Shop & Restaurant Malt Bar Spa Meeting and conference facilities, one-of-a-kind swimming pool, 24-hour room Service, Modernized In-Room Spa, Business Center, Sundry Shop and Transport Service.

 

Holiday Inn Resort Clarkfield

Mimosa Drive, Mimosa Leisure Estate, Clark Freeport Zone, Philippines

+63455998000

A scenic drive through the lush landscape of Pampanga province brings the traveller to a home away from home the Holiday Inn Resort Clark Field. A mere 90 kms from Manila. Nestling in the 250 hectare Mimosa Leisure Estate, it boasts 34 holiday villas, 30 junior suites and 273 standard rooms all equipped with mini-bar, coffee and tea making facilities, hairdryers, color TV with pay TV and cable channels, and a telephone with IDD and NDD features. Banque and conference organizers will discover a brand new venue for meetings and conventions, with the Grand Ballroom, which can accommodate 950 guests for cocktails and 480 for banquets. Smaller function rooms are available for groups of 30 or less, making it ideal for a range of functions - from conferences and seminars to full scale show and even enteratinment presentations. 

Fontana Hot Spring Leisure Parks

Fontana Leisure Park, Clark Freeport Zone, Philippines
+6345599-5000 / 5993377/3871  

Fontana Leisure Parks is today, the Philippines’ newest, largest and most advanced integrated leisure park centrally located in a 300-hectare property within the Clark Special Economic Zone at Clarkfield Pampanga, just 80 kilometers north of Manila.

At Fontana, guests can enjoy the security and comforts of an American planned community with wide access roads and generous open spaces. An ideal place for the entire family, Fontana is also the only resort in the country with the magnitude of a leisure park complete with a theme water park, golf course and casino.

Lewis Grand Hotel

Don Juico Avenue
Malabanias, Angeles City 2009 Philippines

+63456253949

reservations@lewisgrand.com

 Where entertainment is magnified, cultures meet, and Angeles City Hotels are redefined. Nestled between the world famous upper and lower Field Avenue, the hotel offers its customers absolutely the finest Hotel accommodations Angeles City currently has to offer. The Hotel is tourist friendly and offers an atmosphere that is exciting and at the same time soothing and comfortable. It is driven by the qualities of its international and local guests, serving as a get away oasis for those in search of the purest comforts.

 

Oasis Hotel

Clarkville Compound, Clark Perimeter Road, Angeles City, Philippines 2009

+6345893 3301 to 04 or +6345625 8301 to 04

reserve@oasishotel.com.ph

Quietly situated within a quaint compound, Oasis Hotel is an impressive place to stay when in Angeles City, Pampanga. Its sprawling tropical gardens, pleasant interiors, and exceptional service by dedicated staff make for a warm, intimate and comfortable stay.

ABC Hotel

Don Juico Ave, 2009 Angeles City, Philippines 
+63458922222

 Nightlife or business, romantic getaway or simply to relax: ABC hotel, one of Asia's most unique luxury boutique hotels situated in the entertainment district of Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. Other than VIP service and unparalleled luxury, experience ABC hotel's extraordinary concepts and unusual approach to customer service unlike any hotel you have ever been to.