Despite the major challenges that were
faced by the city, such as the removal of the U.S. Clark Air Base and the Mount
Pinatubo's eruption in 1991, all these have been surpassed by Angeleños. The
improvement in the economy of Angeles was said to have been triggered by the
transformation of the U.S. base into Clark Freeport Zone, where the Clark
International Airport is located. Angeles City is home to an emerging
technology industry. Its economy is based also on tourism and gambling. Fields
Avenue forms the hub of the night life industry focused in Angeles. With close
proximity to an international
