MANDALUYONG CITY \u2013 Lucio Tan-owned AirPhil Express, formerly known as Air Philippines, is expected to operate and fly out of Clark this October via the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA).<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a landmark day for Clark International Airport Corp., a special day, a special moment,\u201d said CIAC President and CEO Victor Jose Luciano during the contract-signing with executives of AirPhil Express at the Edsa Shangrila hotel here on Friday. <\/p>\n
Luciano said that some 25 million people from northern and Central Luzon will benefit from the agreement. He lauded the efforts of AirPhil Express saying that its new domestic and international routes, mostly Southeast Asian, augur well for Clark.<\/p>\n
Citing the increasing congestion at NAIA, Luciano said the budget airlines\u2019 decision to fly at the DMIA will complement Ninoy Aquino International Airport\u2019s operation. <\/p>\n
\u201cClark is not only for northern and Central Luzon but for the whole country. We\u2019d like to see Clark connected with the whole world,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Luciano noted that DMIA\u2019s two parallel runways could accommodate A-380 aircraft, known to be the largest passenger planes in the world.<\/p>\n
The entry of AirPhil Express has also diffused perceptions that Tan is cold to proposals to transform DMIA as the country\u2019s premiere gateway. <\/p>\n
Central Luzon leaders have perceived and at times openly criticized Tan as a stumbling block to the entry of foreign LCC\u2019s into the DMIA amid the demand of his company for other foreign carriers to work out \u201creciprocity\u201d of rights in their countries of origin.<\/p>\n
AirPhil Express Senior Legal Counsel Jonathan Andrew Lim said he was not aware of such perception of Tan among Central Luzon folk. However, he noted that AirPhil\u2019s entry into Clark manifested Tan\u2019s support to develop DMIA.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe reciprocity issue was a demand for fair play with foreign carriers,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Alfredo Herrera, AirPhil Express senior vice president for Marketing and Sales, said that their pending operation at the DMIA was an indication that Tan has \u201carrived\u201d at Clark.<\/p>\n
EXPANSION<\/p>\n
Herrera said that at least two airlines will fly at Clark this year and another four next year.<\/p>\n
He also said that their continuing expansion outside Metro Manila \u201cis good for consumers because of the competition.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is all in line with our expansion process and consistent with our growth strategy to solidify our position as a key player in the local budget airline market,\u201d Herrera said.<\/p>\n
However, he declined to reveal the routes that AirPhil Express would have once it starts operations at the DMIA, merely saying this would be a \u201csurprise.\u201d<\/p>\n
Herrera also said that they are also offering 10-percent discount on airfare for students.<\/p>\n
Airphil Express has seven Airbus A320s, three Q300s and five Q400. It flies to 25 domestic and two international destinations. It is the low cost carrier (LCC) sister company of Philippine Airlines which is owned by the Lucio C. Tan Group of Companies.
\nSource: http:\/\/www.philippinesboard.com\/forum\/luzon\/1872-more-clark-news.html<\/p>\n
Companies in Manila travel out of town for a short getaway to hold their events and function outside of the city in the north. Many companies choose Clark in Pampanga because of its safety record. Clark is home to some of the best golf courses in Pampanga. Although golf continues to be one of the reasons why visitors from Manila travel to Pampanga, residents of Angeles City, Subic and Bulacan travel to Clark not just to play golf in one of the best golf courses in Pampanga but also to relax and unwind in the best resort in Philippines.<\/p>\n
Clark offers some of the best outdoor venues for company outings in Pampanga, Angeles City and Subic. Being so accessible from Manila via the North Luzon Expressway, Clark Philippines is exceptionally convenient for all sorts of events and picnics. Each year, many company events like team building, corporate planning, outings and awarding ceremonies are held in resorts like Clearwater Beach hotel located in the central business district of Clark Pampanga.<\/p>\n
Although Clark is not revered for fancy ballrooms and stuffy function rooms, there are many options for meeting and conference facilities. Companies travel out of town from Manila heading north to Pampanga typically look for meeting facilities within leisure and recreational areas. More and more companies mix in a good amount of activities in the program to help participants unwind and relax in between sessions.<\/p>\n
Clearwater is a highly recommended and most frequently visited private resort in Pampanga. This Clark hotel is a famous private resort outside Manila for corporate planning because of its exclusivity. Although the function rooms for planning and meetings are simple and basic, the surrounding gardens and ambience more than make up for what it lacks in lavish interior decoration.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
For reservations, comments and inquiries, <\/p>\n
Clearwater Resort & Country Club
\nCreekside Road corner of Centennial Road,
\nCentral Business District, Clark Freeport Zone,
\nPampanga, Philippines 2023<\/p>\n
Tel: (045)599-5949 0917-520-4403 0922-870-5177<\/p>\n
Manila Sales Office
\n3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
\nExchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
\n(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com<\/p>\n
Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com<\/p>\n
Getting to this hotel in Clark Philippines
\nAfter entering Clark Freeport from Subic, Manila, Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along Clark\u2019s main highway MA Roxas, passing Clark\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
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