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Philippine Racing Club Incorporated


Philippine Racing Club, Inc. is a publicly-listed company engaged in constructing, operating and maintaining racetracks in Makati and within the provinces of Rizal, Laguna and Cavite, and conduct horse races therein. It was previously known as Sta. Ana Turf Club, which was founded by a group of Filipino and American businessmen.

by Jane Dacumos on July 18, 2012

Philippine Racing Club, Inc. is a publicly-listed company engaged in constructing, operating and maintaining racetracks in Makati and within the provinces of Rizal, Laguna and Cavite, and conduct horse races therein. It was previously known as Sta. Ana Turf Club, which was founded by a group of Filipino and American businessmen.

PRC was granted by the Philippine government horse racing franchise under Republic Act 7953. Under the franchise agreement, PRC may take bets inside or outside the country. Its single major shareholder is the Leisure Management Hongkong Ltd. which accounts for 33% of the total shares. At the end of 2009, PRC employs a total of 601 regular employees. As of April 15, 2011, PRC has a total market capitalization of P2.9 billion and share price of P5.20.

Getting around

The Epifanio De los Santos Avenue (EDSA) pass along the southeast part of Makati and connects the city with Mandaluyong City and Pasay City. The South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) runs through the western part of Makati and connects the city with Manila to the north and with southern Metro Manila. The Skyway, an elevated highway built on top of SLEX, provides residents coming from southern Metro Manila a fast way to reach Makati.

Buses plying the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA/C-4) route from Baclaran in Parañaque to Quezon City and Caloocan City pass through the central business/financial district daily. Jeepneys ply Makati's inner roads and connect the city to its surrounding towns and cities. The Metro Rail Transit (MRT-3) on EDSA has four stations located in Makati: Guadalupe, Buendia, Ayala and Magallanes. The Philippine National Railways meanwhile has three stations: Buendia, Pasay Road and EDSA.

Accommodations

• Makati Shangri-La Hotel - Ayala Avenue Corner Makati Avenue, Makati, Manila, Philippines 1200
• LPL Suites Greenbelt - 112 LPL Tower, Legaspi Street, Makati, Manila, Philippines 1229
• The Peninsula Manila - Corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues, Makati, Manila, Philippines 1226
• New World Hotel Makati City - Esperanza Street corner Makati Avenue, Makati, Manila, Philippines 1228
• Hotel Celeste - 02 San Lorenzo Drive Corner A.Arnaiz Avenue, San Lorenzo Village,, Makati, Manila, Philippines
• Somerset Olympia Makati Serviced Residence - 7912, Makati Avenue, Makati, Manila, Philippines 1200
• Ascott Makati Serviced Residence - 6Th Floor, Glorietta 4 Ayala Center, Makati, Manila, Philippines
• Copa Businessman Hotel - 912 Arnaiz Avenue, Makati, Manila, Philippines 1223
• The E-Hotel Makati - 906 A. Arnaiz Ave., (formerly Pasay Road), San Lorenzo Village, Makati, Manila, Philippines 1223
• BSA Suites Makati - 103 C. Palanca St. Legaspi Village, Makati, Manila, Philippines

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