President Aquino, who has repeatedly claimed he is
against efforts to transform the country into a premier gambling
destination, just found himself welcoming corporate developments hinting
at a possible joint venture between the Gokongwei property development
firm and Macau casino magnate Kazuo Okada.
At the regular press briefing in Malacañang, Communications Secretary Ricky Carandang described the imminent partnership between Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) and the famous casino mogul behind Macau’s casino boom as a welcome development.
The reported joint venture, which has already been approved in principle by both parties, embarks on multibillion-dollar tourism and casino complex “Entertainment City Manila.”
“If there is interest in investing in the Philippines, we certainly welcome this activity,” said Carandang who was made to fill the shoes of the President’s spokesman....MORE
At the regular press briefing in Malacañang, Communications Secretary Ricky Carandang described the imminent partnership between Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) and the famous casino mogul behind Macau’s casino boom as a welcome development.
The reported joint venture, which has already been approved in principle by both parties, embarks on multibillion-dollar tourism and casino complex “Entertainment City Manila.”
“If there is interest in investing in the Philippines, we certainly welcome this activity,” said Carandang who was made to fill the shoes of the President’s spokesman....MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/index.php/metro-section/item/1498-noynoy-defies-church-welcomes-offshore-tourism-casino-complex
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