MOVING to the Philippines from the United States can be disorienting. Life in the Pearl of the Orient is vastly different from life in the US. Aside from the local climate, safety, accessibility and the availability of a land for a long-term lease have to be considered when in search of a new home in a new country.
Located in the heart of Central Luzon, with no more than 90 minutes travel time from Metro Manila, Clark in Pampanga is one of the country’s fastest-developing free-port zones occupying over 33,000 hectares of prime land. Clark, a place that feels like home to most Americans, is poised to be the preferred destination for foreign investments and tourism, mainly because of its almost zero-percent crime rate. This is due to the continuous and existing cooperation of the Philippine National Police (PNP), and of the provincial and local government officials. The PNP Police Integrated Patrol System and Comparative Statistics became their basis of strategy in alleviating criminal rates. Clark offers a generally peaceful ambience, conducive to hospitality investment projects.
Offering more than just peace and quiet, Clark is home to one of the emerging international hubs in the Philippines—Clark International Airport (CIA)—making it a natural entry point to the Asia Pacific region with only three and half hours flying time from Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Doha, South Korea and other key points in Asia.
With its highly improved road network and continuously increasing flights at CIA, Clark is setting out to become the hub for business, aviation and tourism in the Philippines. Both foreign and local tourists can enjoy Clark’s numerous travel and leisure destinations surrounded by a breathtaking view of the streams of Sacobia River. Adventure-seekers can even sneak in some time to take on the adventurous trail at the extinct Mount Arayat volcano.
However, the lack of residential areas in Clark available on a long-term lease for foreigners remains a problem, especially for those looking for a house to own or a place for education and even retirement.
To address this, Donggwang Clark Corp. (DCC) developed private residential villas within the Clark Sunvalley Resort—an integrated tourism resort estate providing a unique leisure experience in the Philippines.
Here, one can get the perfect balance of enjoying the calm and serene feel of nature, while taking advantage of an astounding array of offerings on education, culture, entertainment, leisure and accommodations.
Aside from its high-end, private residential villas, the resort features two state-of-the-art championship golf courses—the 18-hole Sun and Valley Course and the 18-hole Clark Course, all in full operation. These masterpiece private golf courses are located at an altitude of 370 meters above sea level and lets golfers admire great views. The development also has a world-class hotel through DCC’s partnership with Hilton Worldwide.
Soon to rise within the Clark Sunvalley Resorts and Country Club include an international school, indoor water park, world wide wellness spa, kids club and other sports facilities.