Pangan: A challenge to graduates

YESTERDAY, I was invited to speak before graduates of the AMA Computer Learning Center, or ACLC at the Pampanga Convention Center, City of San Fernando. I thought of asking the indulgence of readers and share my speech with them:
“Bago ko po simulan ang aking pakikipag-usap sa inyo ngayong araw ng pagtatapos, bayaan ninyo akong magpugay sa mga panauhin, guro at opisyales ng inyong paaralan. Sa mga graduates, tanggapin ninyo ang aking pagbati.” Your induction into the ranks of information technology and other disciplines is, probably timely, if not providential. I say timely because you finished your academic requirements and obtained your degrees in the midst of the rage and clamor (and demand) for IT specialists like you.

I say providential because God may have given you the right connect, so to speak, and blessed you with supportive parents, relatives and classmates, not to mention your school, ACLC, which has strived to offer you, in the words of Miss Rumina Ramos, school director, “holistic and value-centered education” and aimed to produce globally competitive graduates who are groomed to be IT professionals not only here in the Philippines but also in other countries.
Such is the noble intention of your school and its instructors and, of course, its administrators. You ought to recompense its fine gesture by helping others move forward.
Makakaganti lamang kayo sa mga nakatulong sa inyo sa pamamagitan ng pagtulong sa iba.
For our part, at Peso Mabalacat, and in other Public Employment Service Office nationwide, we give graduates referral letters to good, reputable and suitable employers. One such employer is Texas Instrument based inside the Clark Freeport Zone. There are other employers willing to employ you. All what you have to do is prepare your resumes with photos and submit other credentials, including the certification from ACLC.
The rest will be relatively easy.
Now that you have obtained your diplomas, it is your turn to find out where you will be headed for. Where to now, graduates? Quo Vadis?
During your stint at ACLC, I surmise that you have been thoroughly trained to be effective and efficient IT professionals. With this training, values education should have been included in your curriculum so that can make you completely developed individuals with sense of responsibility not only to yourselves but also toward your community and, by extension, your country.
Remember, your work does not end upon completion of your academic requirements. It is only the start of more responsibilities and tasks. This is where your innate sense of fortitude, character and competence can be measured, gauged and tested.
I believe you can handle the challenges that may confront you now and in the future. After all, the encouragement you obtained from your school, parents, teachers and colleagues may be sufficient impetus to propel you and move you forward.
On your way to other disciplines and activities, you carry the name of your school. It is imperative that you keep its name proudly intact and admirable. Do not, in any way, stain its image through shenanigans and wrongdoings. As much as possible, avoid bad company and bad habits. Keep your dealings above board and unassailable. You are the extensions of your families, school and community. Reciprocate the love, encouragement and support of your kin with the same degree, if possible with much more intensity and fervor. After all, they deserve no less.
Graduates, look at each other and say: Congratulations! Look at your parents, guardians and teachers and say loudly: Thank you! Look above and search the skies for God and say: We love and thank you!
–oo0oo–
April is the month usually set aside for commencement exercises, this one written above is just one of these exercises for this year.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/opinion/2012/04/20/pangan-challenge-graduates-217247

Clark is gradually becoming famous for its dining scene. World-class fine dining restaurants, cozy family resto bars and pubs as well as comfortable wine bars are available in Angeles City Clark Pampanga. Wine shops like Clark Wine Center offers exciting shopping for wine lovers coming to buy wine in Clark Freeport.

Tourists and local residents visiting Clark Pampanga for vacation, leisure or business can contact Hotel Clark Philippines for information and assistance in booking accommodation and dining needs. Traffic flow of Angeles City Clark Philippines can be very seasonal, typical busy months being February through June, then the November and December. Hotel rooms are far less than Manila so advanced bookings are strongly recommended. Because Clark and Angeles Pampanga are conveniently accessible through the North Luzon Expressway, weather does not affect this city as much the others in Philippines. Subic is linked to Clark via the ScTex. Clark has its own international airport called DMIA.

Even tourists and business travelers staying in hotels in Philippines Angeles City take time off from nightlife, bars and other city entertainment to enjoy a relaxing day in leisure at famous beach resort in Clark Freeport Pampanga. Many visitors also come to Clark to play golf in one of the best golf courses in Pampanga. Pampanga is home to some of the finest golf courses outside of Manila.

Clark is fast gaining the reputation from frequent travelers as a highly recommended tourist destination as well as a wonderful location and vacation spots for residents of Manila and Subic.

Families are also looking for places near Manila with white sand beaches in convenient location easily accessible from Manila. Many travelers look to the north for places to swim and relax with children and friends

For reservations, comments and inquiries,

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) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay

http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

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.

For inquiries and bookings, click here to contact Clearwater Resort now

Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

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While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com

While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.
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Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

http://www.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

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http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

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