City of Dreams Manila’s MRP Foundation Funds Redevelopment of Caloocan’s People’s Park: Advancing the City’s Green Spaces Initiative
The P50 million redevelopment of Caloocan City’s People’s Park funded by Melco Resorts (Philippines) Foundation Corporation (MRP Foundation), was formally inaugurated by Caloocan City Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan and MRP Foundation Chairman and President Clarence Chung in a ceremonial turnover in February, coinciding with the 64th Cityhood month-long anniversary celebration of Caloocan.
MRP Foundation, the charitable arm of luxury integrated resort City of Dreams Manila, fully funded the comprehensive redevelopment of the park, which includes landscaping and installation of a children’s playground, physical fitness equipment, jogging lane, picnic area, pickleball court, seating areas, walkways, and security features. The modern park, which is open from 6 am to 10 pm, also features food kiosks, supporting economic opportunities for the city’s business owners.
“We believe that communal spaces help build strong and thriving communities where citizens can gather to connect, and where children can play. We are thankful for the opportunity to contribute P50 million to Caloocan City’s commitment to uplift its public spaces, because providing parks for the community exemplifies one of the highest traditions of public service”, Chung said during the ceremony. He also credited the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation and other project partners for the endeavor’s success. He added, “We are optimistic that the Caloocan City People’s Park will be a vibrant hub for community gatherings, recreation, and cultural and sports events.”
The undertaking aligns with Caloocan City’s “greener city goal and smart city initiative”, which aims to provide green spaces for play and respite of their citizens. The donation to the city government of Caloocan is one of MRP Foundation’s various undertakings focused on environment, education, culture, and health programs in conjunction with the mandate of PAGCOR.
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About Melco Resorts (Philippines) Foundation Corporation (MRP Foundation)
City of Dreams Manila’s charitable arm, MRP Foundation was incorporated and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a compliance requirement of Melco Resorts Leisure (PHP) Corporation under the terms of its gaming license with PAGCOR. In compliance with PAGCOR’s Implementing Rules and Regulations for Foundations, MRP Foundation implements long-term and sustainable corporate social responsibility (CSR) undertakings and PAGCOR-approved projects in support and furtherance of programs and projects under these three categories: Cultural Heritage, Education, and Environment and Health Programs.
About City of Dreams Manila
City of Dreams Manila is at the gateway to Entertainment City in Parañaque and is part of the Aseana City township development.
The resort, which opened in February 2015, features: modern gaming spaces including VIP and premium mass gaming facilities Qi Long and Sky Gaming; three award-winning luxury hotel brands: Nüwa Manila, Nobu Hotel, and Hyatt Regency Manila City of Dreams, with an aggregate total of 939 rooms; health and wellness facilities that include Nüwa Spa and Nobu Spa; The Shops at the Boulevard; more than 20 restaurants and bars across the property; and distinctive entertainment venues: DreamPlay, the world’s first DreamWorks-themed family entertainment center, and CenterPlay a contemporary entertainment bar at the focal point of the main gaming floor.
For more information, please visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com.
About Melco Resorts and Entertainment (Philippines) Corporation
Integrated casino developer Melco Resorts and Entertainment (Philippines) Corporation (“MRP”) is a subsidiary of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (NASDAQ:“MLCO”), the developer, owner and operator of casino gaming and entertainment casino resort facilities in Asia and Europe. MRP’s subsidiary, Melco Resorts Leisure (PHP) Corporation (“Melco Leisure”), which developed City of Dreams Manila together with SM Investments Corporation, Belle Corporation and Premium Leisure Amusement, Inc., operates and manages the luxury integrated resort.
For more information about Melco Resorts and Entertainment Philippines please visit: melco-resorts-philippines.com.
