Clark Development Corporation (CDC) issued a cease-and-desist order (CDO) on Jan. 6, 2025 against Fontana Development Corp. (FDC) and Fontana Resort and Country Club, Inc. (FRCCI).
The CDO suspended the operations of the two companies within their leased area. It involves the 52-hectare property managed by Korea Country Club Inc. (KCCI).
CDC cited multiple violations by FDC and FRCCI, including failure to meet financial obligations, non-fulfillment of commitments under the lease agreement and non-compliance with the Fire Code and National Building Code.
These infractions prompted the enforcement of the CDO to ensure adherence to contractual and regulatory standards within the Clark Freeport Zone, CDC said.
Fontana Leisure Parks, situated in the Clark Freeport Zone in Mabalacat, Pampanga is a prominent leisure complex featuring a water park, casino, hotel and various recreational facilities.
The establishment previously faced operational challenges, including a shutdown in December 2016 due to permit issues and a temporary closure in May 2020 following the discovery of an unauthorized COVID-19 facility within its premises.
Representatives from FDC and FRCCI have yet to issue a public statement on the CDO.
The CDC said their operations would remain suspended until the companies comply with their contractual obligations and rectify the cited violations.
It advised stakeholders and patrons of Fontana Leisure Parks to await further announcements regarding the status of the facility’s operations.
