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In a briefing with reporters, Khoo said he would be filing charges against Flynn for allegedly besmirching his good reputation.  


Flynn reportedly accused him of mismanagement of LIRL, which owns three hotels within the Subic Bay Freeport Zone – the Legenda Hotel, Grand Seasons Hotel, and Legenda Suites.


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Legend International Resorts Ltd. (LIRL) chief executive officer Khoo Boo Boon claimed the government closed down Legenda to favor another investor group, which now runs Subic Diamond Casino.  


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"Pagcor is scaring away foreign investors," said Legenda Casino chief executive officer Khoo Boo Boon in a press conference which was attended by several Subic investors, particularly those engaged in tourism-related businesses.


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Spearheaded by Khoo Boo Boon, chief executive officer of LIRL, the tournament aims to raise funds for the countless children and families victimized and traumatized by the armed conflict in Southern Mindanao. 


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Malaysian investor mulls libel suit vs Legend International liquidator

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | July 17, 2006 - 12:00am

Malaysian investor Khoo Boo Boon is considering filing a libel suit against Kevin Flynn who has been appointed as liquidator of Legend International Resorts Ltd. (LIRL) by a Hong Kong court. In a briefing with reporters,...

Business

Pagcor stands firm in closure of Legenda Hotel and Casino

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | June 21, 2006 - 12:00am

The Philippine Amusement & Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) remains firm in its decision to cancel the provisional grant of authority issued to Legend International Resorts Ltd. (LIRL) for the operation of a casino in Subic...

Business

Malaysian investor raps government for allowing the closure of Legenda Hotel Casino

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | June 20, 2006 - 12:00am

A Malaysian investor scored the government yesterday for allegedly failing to honor business contracts and establish a level playing field by allowing the closure of the Legenda Hotel Casino in the Subic Bay Freeport...

Business

Investigate Subic row

May 28, 2006 - 12:00am

It is high time that Malacañang look into the controversy surrounding the closure of the Legenda Casino and Hotel in Subic. Businessmen, investors, and some 1,500 workers whose jobs are tied to the casino,...

Business

Support for Subic casino’s reopening snowballs

By Bebot Sison Jr. | May 16, 2006 - 12:00am

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Stakeholders of the Subic Freeport have expressed support for Subic Legenda Casino which the state-owned Philippine Gaming and Amusement Corp. (Pagcor) padlocked last Friday. "Pagcor...

Nation

Legend Tee to help victims of Minda conflict

October 16, 2003 - 12:00am

Legend International Resorts Ltd. (LIRL), owners and operators of the five-star Legenda Hotel, Grand Seasons Hotel and Legenda Suites in Subic Bay, will stage the third Legend Tee golf tournament on Nov. 8 at the...

Sports