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Play Bold. Live Bold: Hann Casino Resort opens in Clark

December 24, 2021 5:56 p.m.

Clark, Philippines – The Hann Group (Hann), owner and developer of the Widus Hotel & Casino and the Clark Marriott in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, officially opens Hann Casino Resort — the first fully integrated resort in Clark. It brings to life the idea of a “millionaire’s playground” where discerning guests can “Play Bold. Live Bold.”

*The first world-class, luxurious fully integrated resort in Central Luzon ushers in international and Filipino luxury brands.*

The all-new integrated lifestyle resort features Hann Casino, Clark Marriott, Swissotel Clark, and, in a few years, Mercure Hotel. Hann Casino Resort, the first premium sub-brand under the master brand Hann Resorts, will elevate the Philippines’ gaming, entertainment, leisure, dining, hospitality, and shopping experience.

“Despite the undeniable disruption that the pandemic has caused, Hann’s vision of creating the ultimate playground in Clark remains true and the same. We are set to open Clark’s first fully integrated resort, and our guests can expect only the finest in hospitality and entertainment,” said Daesik Han, chairman and CEO, Hann Philippines Inc. (HPI).

Opening in phases

Hann Casino Resort will open in phases, with the December 15 soft opening of Hann Casino and Swissotel Clark soon after, marking the first phase. Hann Casino is triple the size of the previous gaming area in Widus Hotel & Casino, featuring hundreds of table games and over 800 slot machines.

“The soft opening of Hann Casino and Swissotel Clark will help kickstart the country’s economy by providing much-needed jobs to Filipinos. By 2022, Hann Casino Resort is expected to employ more than 1,000 Filipinos,” Han said.

Shown here are (from left) Vic Sia AVP for Facilities Management/Engineering, Hann Philippines, Inc.; Mitchell Estacio, AVP for Finance, Hann Philippines, Inc.; Neki Liwanag, AVP for Corporate Planning, Development and Communication, Hann Philippines, Inc.; Edgardo Pamintuan, Clark Development Corporation Chairman; Daesik Han, Chairman and CEO, Hann Philippines Inc.; Jan Andres Struwig, AVP for Surveillance & Security, Hann Philippines, Inc.; Tarek Aouini, General Manager, Swissotel Clark and Widus Hotel.

Elevated gaming, dining, and shopping experience

Located across Clark Marriott, Hann Casino offers gamers a high-stakes gaming experience within a luxurious Filipino setting designed by international interior design company Aedas Interiors HK and local interior design company Aidea.

Furthermore, guests can be assured of Hann Casino’s commitment to prioritizing the health and well-being of its guests and employees. Their existing safety protocols were enhanced to adhere to government-mandated measures. The air conditioning in the gaming areas use
Under Floor Air Distribution (UFAD), which ensures that the air in the casino is continually cleaned of pollutants including tobacco smoke, volatile organic compounds, and critically, airborne pathogens such as the SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes COVID-19.

Foodies and shoppers with discriminating tastes will surely delight in Hann Casino Resorts’ offerings. Guests can look forward to satisfying their varied food cravings with nine specialty outlets featuring both local and international cuisines. Meanwhile, guests can choose from a curated collection of sought-after brands that cater to the discerning shopper’s taste.

Luxurious stays

Staycations have never been this luxurious as Hann Casino Resort features Clark Marriott, Swissotel Clark, and Mercure Hotel. The latter is expected to open soon.

The Swissotel brand is known worldwide for its luxurious take on the freshness and vitality of Swiss hospitality. Swissotel and Mercure are part of Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group offering unique experiences in 5,000 hotels and residences across 110 countries.

Meanwhile, Hann Lux Lifestyle Resort, the second premium sub-brand of Hann Resorts, a luxury brand under HPI, is expected to launch in a few years. Hann Lux promises to offer guests even more luxurious offerings, like three 18-hole championship golf courses, Banyan Tree Hotel, Angsana Hotel, Westin Hotel, and The Luxury Collection by Marriott International.

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Satisfy your cravings with these best-selling Nanyang drinks

September 15, 2023 3:30 p.m.

Nanyang isn’t only known for its Laksa Prawn, Cheesy Chicken Chop Noodles and Singapore’s best selling Hainanese Chicken Rice and Kopi.

It also has several best-selling drinks to whet your appetite and satisfy your sweet tooth, such as Iced Teh Melaka, Kopi Jelly Milk Tea, Milo Dinosaur and Kopi O.

Head over to your nearest Nanyang branches nationwide.

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USA back on top; Germany takes Top 3 spot in FIBA World Ranking

September 15, 2023 1:28 p.m.

MIES (Switzerland) – The recent completion of the prestigious FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 has produced some eye-catching positive climbs in the latest FIBA World Ranking Men, presented by Nike.

USA reclaim pole position with 786.6 points after benefiting from their consistency at major tournaments over the last three summers. Finishing in fourth place at the FIBA Basketball World Cup where they outperformed former number one nation Spain, their run to the Semi-Finals came off the back of winning an Olympic title at Tokyo in 2021 and also taking bronze at the FIBA AmeriCup 2022.

Recently crowned FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 champions Germany have another slice of history to enjoy as they step into the top three of the rankings for the very first time after moving up a massive eight places and onto 759.7 points. Their stunning success made all the more incredible because of the fact they made the journey to the top step of the podium without tasting defeat.

Canada also have another reason to celebrate too, with their maiden FIBA Basketball World Cup medal fueling an even bigger rise of nine spots. They now occupy sixth position with 745.5 points.

Serbia performed in outstanding fashion to make the title game and their second-placed finish gave their fans something to be proud of. Those supporters can also now enjoy and reflect on their country being a top five nation again as they move up a place and into fifth position on 755.6 points.

Meanwhile, when it comes to the scale and impact of climbing the rankings in the upper echelon, nobody can match Latvia. They have rocketed up a staggering 22 places and into the top 10 after their heroic underdog displays which ensured they took fifth place at the FIBA Basketball World Cup. They now sit in 8th position on 743.7 points.

There were many other teams who impressed at the flagship event, including Brazil who recorded three wins in five games and moves up a place into 12th in the rankings on 660.5 points. The Americas region can also boast a nice move upwards of five places into 16th for Puerto Rico on 611.1 points, while Dominican Republic rise six spots into 18th place on 561.9 points.

There were also notable improvements for Georgia who move up 10 positions and into 23rd on 465.9 points, Japan jump 11 spots to 26th on 432.2 points and Lebanon claim an uplift of 16 places into 28th on 423.3.

One nation that truly made everyone sit up and take notice at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 were first-timers South Sudan. They made history by beating China to claim a first win at the event, then pushing on to beat the Philippines and Angola. This has resulted in a sensational climb of 32 spots in the rankings. They now find themselves in 31st place with 375.5 points.

For more information about the method used in the calculation of the FIBA World Ranking Men, please refer to the “How It Works” section.

Click here to view the full FIBA World Ranking Men, presented by Nike.