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ANGELES CITY, NOW
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Angeles City is gaining world fame today as the entertainment capital of the Philippines. It distinguishes itself as one of the fastest-growing cities outside of Metro Manila. It has a most advantageous location, with the quickest access to Clark Freeport Zone and, not an hour away, Subic Freeport Zone, both special economic zones which attract major attention from some of the world’s biggest investors, like Texas Instruments. The city provides an ideal environment for international entrepreneurs not only for the booming nightlife district, but also for the large, highly educated workforce that the city’s universities continue to produce.
Angeles City’s entertainment industry continues to make a huge impact in its economy. The most famous nightlife strip is Fields Avenue, although more and more nightlife zones are blooming all over the city. Now, this humble provincial town has undergone a total transformation with its growing number of bars, upscale girly clubs, discos, KTV bars, live band clubs, etc.
Since Clark Freeport Zone opened to the world market, numerous industrial investors have poured new life and energy into the neighboring metropolis. Now, Clark Freeport Zone is also home to numerous golf courses, recreational parks, casinos, hotels, and other commercial establishments that are frequented by locals and tourists alike.
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CLARK AIR BASE & MT. PINATUBO
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U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt ordered the establishment of Fort Stotsenberg in Angeles City, which would later become part of the more expansive Clark Air Base. Fields Avenue, a road near the military base, was considered the prime entertainment strip servicing the American GI’s posted in Clark.
On June 15, 1991, the eruption of nearby Mt. Pinatubo resulted in the evacuation of the U.S. military from Clark Air Base. The abandoned base went through a period of neglect, then of cleaning and rapid development, before re-emerging as Clark Special Economic Zone.
Clark Freeport Zone, as it is known today, is one of the world’s top investment destinations (FDI Magazine). It is also enjoying rapid developments in tourism infrastructure, from golf parks to world-class hotels to some of the best leisure resorts in the country. |
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THE FUTURE IS THIS THE CITY
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The economic boom of the entertainment and tourist areas in Balibago, together with the growth of Clark Freeport Zone and its international airport, will result in one of the Philippines’ most dynamic cities.
In view of the rise of the real estate potential in the Balibago area, which is the epicenter of the city's entertainment and commercial industries, the Fields Plaza Suites Condo-Hotel has risen to be the newest Icon of Angeles City, embodying its bold and glamorous ambition to be the top entertainment capital in Asia.
Angeles City’s two oldest universities are also gathering acclaim and attention across the country.
Numerous large foreign companies in a variety of industries, ranging from furniture and décor, to manufacturing and electronics, to call centers, have chosen to settle in this city due to its work force and easily-accessible entertainment areas and the favorable business environment in Clark. The on-going development of a high-speed railroad track from Manila to Clark is only bound to improve business traffic in the city. The Clark International Airport, also known as Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) is vying to be the main international gateway to the Philippines. Currently, it has flights to and from Boracay, Davao, Palawan, and Zambales (within Philippines), as well as Singapore, Korea, and Thailand (outside the country).
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