The Solaire Resort North has now opened its doors in Quezon City, a development that the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) expects to be a catalyst for a new chapter in the gaming and tourism sectors.
In a statement, Alejandro H. Tengco, Pagcor chairman and chief executive officer, lauded Bloomberry Resorts Corp. for its latest venture, describing Solaire Resort North as an instant landmark destination in Quezon City.
Tengco said the Solaire-branded leisure and entertainment development represents a transformative milestone, “not only for the Philippine gaming industry but also for the tourism industry.”
“This will definitely become a leisure and entertainment destination in this part of Metro Manila,” Tengco said.
Located on a 1.5-hectare property in Quezon City, Solaire Resort North is the premier five-star integrated resort and casino catering to northern Metro Manila and its adjacent provinces.
“This jewel was not created overnight; It took years of meticulous planning, hundreds if not thousands of workers toiling day and night, immense resources poured into it, to bring us this development that is a class of its own,” the Pagcor chief said.
According to Tengco, by raising the bar incredibly high, Solaire Resort North instantly becomes the benchmark upon which future integrated resorts will be measured against.
“For this we owe our gratitude to the vision and unwavering determination of Mr. Ricky Razon and his entire team,” he said.
“We at Pagcor, just like Bloomberry Resorts Corporation, are continuously inspired by the hard work and commitment of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., to pursue projects like Solaire Resort North so that we can provide more jobs and better opportunities for our people, especially those in the tourism and leisure industries,” he added.
President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led the Solaire Resort North’s inauguration. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte also graced the event.
For his part, Bloomberry Chairman and CEO Enrique Razon Jr. said Solaire Resort North aims to elevate the entertainment experience in Quezon City.
“We hope to serve the burgeoning tourism demand north of Metro Manila and the nearby provinces that are enjoying rapid commercial and residential development. We hope to bolster economic activity in Quezon City by encouraging visitors – both Filipinos and foreigners -- to explore and discover the city,” he said.
“We are bringing only the exceptional to Solaire North – from architecture, interiors, accommodation, gaming, cuisine, art, to entertainment,” Razon added.