Fontana in Clark Ordered Closed for Alleged Violations

The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has issued a cease and desist order (CDO) to Fontana Development Corporation (FDC) and Fontana Resort and Country Club, Inc. (FRCCI), effectively shutting down their operations indefinitely due to numerous alleged violations.

Violations Cited

In a statement posted on Facebook, CDC outlined the reasons for the closure:

1. Failure to meet financial obligations.
2. Non-fulfillment of commitments under the Lease Agreement.
3. Non-compliance with the Fire Code and National Building Code.

The order covers all operations within the 52-hectare property, including areas managed by Korea Country Club, Inc. (KCCI).

“CDC issued the CDO due to the numerous violations committed by FDC,” the agency said, adding that operations must cease immediately until the entities comply with their contractual obligations.

Past Issues

The shutdown follows a series of controversies involving Fontana:

• On June 27, 2024, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) raided five villas inside Fontana Leisure Parks.
• Authorities found documents linking the villas to a Chinese fugitive and an alleged business partner of former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo.
• The raid also raised concerns about the welfare of other foreigners residing in the villas.

CDC and Fontana’s History

Fontana has long been a prominent leisure and recreation facility in the Clark Freeport Zone. However, repeated lapses in compliance have strained its relationship with CDC, culminating in the latest closure order.

Next Steps

GMA News Online is awaiting a statement from Fontana Development Corporation and Fontana Resort and Country Club, Inc.