DAPITAN CITY – Saying he has a heart for the less privileged, former Zamboanga del Norte congressman Romeo Jalosjos, who had served more than a decade for statutory rape, is building what could be the Philippines’ version of Disneyland.
Jalosjos had recently gained a parole from President Arroyo after serving 13 years in jail for the rape of an eleven year old child.
And it could be payback time for the former congressman: He is naming the P2-billion peso theme park to rise in this city after President Arroyo, a longtime political ally.
In a recent news conference, Jalosjos said Gloria's Fantasyland, with interactive rides as its main features, has already started construction and would be opened soon.
This is going to be the Disneyland of the Philippines for the less privileged who can experience the excitement without having to go to Hong Kong, Japan, or the United States, said Jalosjos, whose sexual trysts with the minor girl made him a most hated celebrity.
The theme park would be located near the Gloria de Dapitan entertainment complex, and a bank has approved initially funding of P500 million for the project.
Fantasyland would feature brand-new imported rides, like the giant roller coaster, mini train, choco cup ride, midi flume ride, carousel, Apollo, bumper car rides, horror house, and swinger, said Dindo Ilagan, park director of Gloria de Dapitan.
The theme park will open tentatively on May 29, on opening of the Hudyaka ZaNorte Festival, being hosted for the first time by Dapitan City.
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