1st phase of San Antonio hotel project is completed
Officials from Honest Profit International, Win Win Way Construction, and the government toast to the completion of the initial construction phase of HPI’s 300-room hotel complex in San Antonio. (Frauleine S. Villanueva)
As the last pile foundation was drilled into the ground at their San Antonio site, Honest Profit International is now looking forward to proceeding with their 300-room hotel complex.
In a ceremony, officials from HPI, their contractor Win Win Way Construction, as well as government officials witnessed the momentous event, signifying the completion of the initial phase of the construction.
According to Win Win Way technical director Dr. Jim Kan Hou-Sek, the next step now is to start with the pile caps.
He also thanked the members of the community for cooperating with them and being patient.
HPI president Sam Chan said they are on schedule despite some challenges in the past months.
“So far, so good. We have overcome a lot of problems like the typhoon,” Chan said.
He said it is their mission to open by the end of next year.
HPI’s local representative, Pete Reyes, said the company is already looking at more opportunities for the community and that they continue to seek the support of their partners.
“We are very excited and we hope our community shares our excitement. With an additional 300 rooms, HPI is responding to the need of the CNMI to provide much needed rooms for tourism and adds more exciting place to visit and to enjoy in the southern end of the island,” Reyes said.
Lt. Gov. Ralph DLG Torres thanked HPI and Win Win Way for their work in the CNMI, saying he looks forward to “a successful resort.”
“Thank you for the investment, thank you for putting your trust in this island, the CNMI and we will make sure that we reciprocate that,” Torres said.
“Congratulations to the president of Win Win Way and Honest Profit, Dr. Kan and Mr. Chan,” he added.
Torres as well as Department of Public Lands Secretary James Ada asked permitting agencies to support the project and assist the company further.
Other Cabinet members, commissioners, and members of the Legislature were also present at the piling ceremony.
The Hong Kong-based company held the groundbreaking for their $130-million complex in September 2014, which would be named Saipan Resort Hotel.
The hotel will have 296 rooms and five villas. Their lease is for 25 years, with an option to extend by 15 years for a total of 40 years.
Congratulations Honest Prophet! But not so fast to celebrate, what did you guys do to our Ancient Chamorro Ancestors? And we want to know who is your Contracted Archaeologist for the project? I hope it’s not Dr. Dega, the “Grave Digger” of Scientific Consulting Services, Inc.
We need to see your ” END OF FIELDWORK ” Report to HPO. We need to see and to decide on the proper treatment of our Ancestors and the Artifacts. We know that you have ALL these in your care. And as your corporate name suggest “HONEST PROPHET,” we are sure that nothing is under the rug; and our Ancestors are NOT in shipping containers on property.
Also, don’t forget to factor in the cost for the “proper treatment” of our Ancestors and their Artifacts. Because you decided to disturb their place, so you must shoulder the burden of the cost associated to properly leave them back to their resting place; and preservation of their belongings…this is the ONLY RIGHT THING TO DO!
Take our advise, and NOT from the privilege few, who may lead you to sasalaguan. Remember, our Ancestors and their Artifacts belong to us – i Tautau Tanu i man Chamorro; and NOT the HPO or the government. Ask us!
And don’t be labeled a desecrator of our Chamorro Heritage.
“OUR HERITAGE IS NOT FOR SALE!”
Peace!