AbaCore Capital Holdings Inc., together with Batangas Vice Gov. Hermilando Mandanas and Montemaria Resort OPC president Guoan Wu, led the ceremonial groundbreaking of Ice World, a new family-oriented attraction at the Montemaria International Pilgrimage and Conference Center.
The 2,000-square-meter indoor facility is designed to host 300 guests at a time. It will feature ice slides, ice villages and interactive ice sports for visitors of all ages.
“Ice World is designed to complement Montemaria’s one-of-a-kind environment, offering fun and interactive experiences for all visitors,” Wu said. “Our goal is to provide a unique attraction that appeals to families, tourists and pilgrims, creating lasting memories while appreciating the estate’s natural and cultural beauty.”
The event also featured the opening of the Montemaria souvenir shop, which offers memorabilia and locally crafted products, and the unveiling of the 9D Marine Adventure ride. The immersive attraction highlights the ecologically rich Verde Island Passage.
Montemaria is home to the Mother of All Asia – Tower of Peace, a 98-meter statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary and one of the tallest Marian statues in the world.
“These developments reflect our commitment to growing Montemaria into a destination where faith and family bonding come together,” said Antonio Victoriano Gregorio III, chairman and president of AbaCore. “We see Montemaria as a place where visitors come not only for spiritual reflection but also for creating beautiful memories with their loved ones.”
