The charitable foundation of the City of Dreams Manila casino resort has funded a PHP20-million (US$329,891) rehabilitation of a public park in the Philippine city of Baguio, as part of its community development and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Melco Resorts (Philippines) Foundation Corp (MRP Foundation), the charitable arm of City of Dreams Manila, said in a recent announcement that it had financed the upgrading of Sunshine Park, a public space located near several educational institutions and commercial centres in Baguio.
The casino complex in Manila is operated by a unit of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd.
The revamp project was implemented by the Baguio city government under the so-called “Adopt-a-Park Programme”, per the statement.
The enhanced park was formally turned over to the relevant authorities during an inauguration ceremony held in late May. It was attended by Baguio city mayor, Benjamin Magalong; MRP Foundation vice-president, Armin Antonio Raquel Santos; local government officials; and other stakeholders. Students from the University of the Cordilleras also presented a performance during the event.
According to the foundation, the revamp preserved key features of the park’s original layout, including its stage, ramp and drop-off area, while introducing upgraded walkways, outdoor fitness equipment, picnic tables, landscaping improvements, and other amenities. A new public artwork, titled “Language of Photography” and created by Baguio artist Clinton Aniversario, was also installed at the site.
The park project broke ground in March 2025 and was fully funded through a donation from MRP Foundation, according to the release.
Clarence Chung Yuk Man, president of the MRP Foundation and chairman and president of Melco Resorts and Entertainment (Philippines) Corp, said the initiative reflected the organisation’s commitment to “creating lasting value through public spaces that strengthen communities and enhance quality of life”.
The Sunshine Park is said to serve a cross-section of the community, including students, residents, workers, and artists. Mayor Magalong said the redevelopment was shaped by consultations with stakeholders and designed to meet evolving community needs while preserving the park’s traditional character.
