Lawmaker sees graft, coercion in Corona impeach plaint

LEADERS of the House of Representatives may have violated the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act by pressuring members of the House majority to sign the impeachment complaint against Chief Justice Renato Corona.
Submitting to questions from Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, Navotas City Representative Tobias Tiangco recounted how he felt threatened into signing the complaint, which he eventually refused to do.
In his testimony on Monday, Tiangco said House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. had told the majority that Corona’s impeachment was “non-debatable”.
“He was trying to convince us that there was a probable cause, but to be convinced, I needed to see documents,” he told the impeachment court Monday.
He added that aside from those asked by Muntinlupa City Representative Rodolfo Biazon and Cagayan De Oro City Representative Rufus Rodriguez, no questions were entertained during the December 12, 2011 caucus.
Santiago then read from Section 3(a) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, which prohibits “persuading, inducing or influencing another public officer to perform an act constituting a violation of rules and regulations duly promulgated by competent authority or an offense in connection with the official duties of the latter, or allowing himself to be persuaded, induced, or influenced to commit such violation or offense.”
Santiago asked Tiangco if he felt that this applied to his colleagues at the House.
“So, you’re alleging your colleagues are guilty of violating the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act?” Santiago said.
Tiangco replied in the affirmative but made clear that he only meant “those who spoke at the majority caucus.”
Santiago then read from Article 286 of the Revised Penal Code, which imposes a penalty “upon any person who, without any authority of law, shall, by means of violence, threats or intimidation, prevent another from doing something not prohibited by law, or compel him to do something against his will, whether it be right or wrong.”
Tiangco said this applies to House Majority Leader Neptali Gonzales II, whom he said threatened him with expulsion if he testifies as a witness for the defense.
Before Tiangco testified, Gonzales said the decision to volunteer as a witness was up to the Navotas lawmaker but warned “if he dishonors the House members, it may constitute disorderly behavior and warrant disciplinary action such as expulsion.”
News reports on Tuesday quoted Gonzales as saying many House members were offended at the perceived slight on the integrity of the House of Representatives. On December 12, 2011, 188 members of the House endorsed the impeachment complaint against Corona. Gonzales has been quoted as saying Tiangco should prepare for expulsion proceedings.
Santiago, who has been critical of the House prosecution panel in the past, told Tiangco that depending on how things develop because of his testimony, “you will either end up a national hero to the public or a traitor to your colleagues.” (Jonathan de Santos/Sunnex)

Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2012/03/13/lawmaker-sees-graft-coercion-corona-impeach-plaint-211015

Generally regarded as is a place of leisure and the best hotel in the North near Manila as well as the top beach resort in Clark, Clearwater maintains a consistent standard with respect to products and services. This hotel in Pampanga may not be a 5-star resort but visitors from Manila going to Angeles City and Clark Freeport regard Clearwater as the number one location for family outings, leisure destination as well as the best event venue for company outings, weddings and other events.

Comparison of crime rates between Philippines Angeles City and Clark Pampanga sheds light on the difference between the twin cities of Pampanga. Regular guests of Angeles City Hotels begin to migrate on base into hotels inside Clark Philippines not only for peace and quiet but peace of mind and a sense of safety and security.

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Where to stay in Clark, Philippines?

Pampanga’s Clearwater is generally regarded as the best private resort in Clark, Philippines. This beach hotel is the most frequently visited private resort outside Manila for corporate planning because of its exclusivity. Clearwater is one of the best hotel in Clark and the resort is a very popular venue for rest and relaxation especially for golfers after a round of golf at one of the best golf courses near Manila. Clark is home to some of the best golf courses in Pampanga. Although golf continues to be one of the reasons why visitors from Manila travel to Pampanga, residents of Angeles City, Subic and Bulacan travel to Clark not just to play golf in one of the best golf courses in Pampanga but also to relax and unwind in the best resort in Philippines.

Guests enjoy spending time relaxing in leisure at Frolic Garden of this hotel in Clark Pampanga. There is a special feeling in this hotel in Clark Philippines makes you slow down and enjoy the ambience. Children like playing in the Family Cove of this Clark resort hotel. Hotel guests prefer Clark over Angeles City, Subic or hotel in Manila. This hotel in Clark Philippines has style and character. Guests often come back again to relax and enjoy the beautiful ambience of this hotel in Clark Pampanga.

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Clearwater Resort & Country Club
Creekside Road corner of Centennial Road,
Central Business District, Clark Freeport Zone,
Pampanga, Philippines 2023

Tel: (045)599-5949 0917-520-4403 0922-870-5177

Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 633-1566 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay or Kristine

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Getting to this hotel in Clark Philippines
After entering Clark Freeport from Subic, Manila, Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along Clark’s main highway MA Roxas, passing Clark’s largest wine shop called Clark Wine Center on your right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, you will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on your right just 200m down. Traffic in Clark Philippines is light so it should be quite easy for get to this hotel in Clark Philippines.

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