IN DOWN TOWN KUALA LUMPUR

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – For the first time, Filipinos in Malaysia commemorated last Sunday the 114th Philippine Independence Day anniversary, joined by a Malaysian princess and highlighted by eight colorful floats applauded by local folk downtown in this capital city.

“I think that apart from the Independence Day parade that Filipino communities hold in Park Avenue in New York, this is the only such parade held by Filipino communities in foreign countries,” Philippine ambassador to Malaysia Eduardo Malaya told Pampanga journalists who paid him a visit at the Philippine embassy here.

He said Malaysian Princess Jacel Kiram of Sulu joined the parade and other activities of the Independence Day rites.

The Kuala Lumpur Marching Band, and the Philippine Off-Road Land Rover Team, which came here specifically to join the commemoration, were also in the parade.

“The floats showcased the diversity and richness of Philippine culture in their colorful costumes and festive music,” Malaya noted, expressing hopes that the parade commemoration of Philippine Independence would be continued by the federation in the years to come.

He said, “We are happy and heartened that the Filipino-Malaysian community came out in force to celebrate our unique heritage, especially that we celebrate the 114th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence.”

Malaya, who led the Independence Day activities, said 1,200 overseas Filipino workers here participated in the parade.

“This was made possible by the organization of 20 different Filipino groups based in Malaysia into the Federation of Filipino Associations in Malaysia (FFAM) with OFW Amializa Francisco being elected its president,” he said.

The parade ended at the Philippine embassy along Chang Kia Keng road where cultural presentations were held and Filipino foods were served.

The fight between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley was also aired live on television in the embassy where the festive atmosphere was temporarily broken by Pacquiao’s defeat.

Malaya said that peninsular Malaysia hosts about 40, 215 OFW’s, as he noted that lesser Filipinos are being recruited as domestic helpers. Two years ago, the Philippine and Malaysian government signed an agreement putting at $400 montly the minimum pay of Filipino domestic helpers.

He said that the policy has encouraged Malaysians to focus more the hiring of skilled and semi-skilled Filipino workers. The domestic workers are now outnumbered by 40,215 Filipinos working in local factories.

The latest count revealed 24,430 Filipino domestic helpers in Malaysia, but this number had declined from previous statistics, Malaya said, although he could not immediately cite previous figures.

Apart from the domestic helpers, embassy statistics revealed that peninsular Malaysia also hosts 3,001 other OFW’s in managerial, professional, and supervisory jobs, 2,095 more employed in plantation, agricultural, aquatic and forestry fields, 2,666 in information technology and electronics, 2,125 in oil and gas and, 2,721 in hotel, restaurant and tourism.
Bahay ng alkalde, alyado, nilusob ng mga pulis

LUNGSOD NG CABANATUAN – Umaabot sa 15 iba’t ibang kalibre ng baril ang narekober ng magkasanib na puwersa ng pulisya sa magkakasabay na paglusob sa bahay ni San Antonio Mayor Arvin Salonga at anim na sinasabing kaalyado nito sa San Antonio, Nueva Ecija nitong Lunes.

Ang hinalughog, bukod sa bahay ni Salonga sa Barangay Poblacio, ay ang mga bahay nina Roberto Carpio, Barangay Luyos; Elpidio Sicat, Sto. Cristo; Joseph Guinto, Poblacion; Saturnino Miranda, Sta. Cruz; Hero Henson Garcia, Panabingan at Roy Juliano, Sta. Barbara.

Ayon kay Senior Insp. Carlito Lopez, hepe ng San Antonio police, ang paghahaluhog ay ginawa sa pangunguna ng Philippine National Police’s Intelligence Group sa pamumuno ni Senior Supt. Allen Bantolo, at Criminal Investigation and Detection Team (CIDT), Special Forces, Regional Mobile Group 3, at Nueva Ecija police provincial office (NEPPO).

Sinimulan ang operasyon bandang alas-6:00 ng umaga at natapos dakong alas-11:00 ng umaga, ayon kay Lopez.

Narekober ng mga pulis ang dalawang shotgun, isang baby Armalite, anim na cal. 45 pistols,isang .357 revolver, dalawang .22 rifles, isang AK 47, isang .9mm at isang galil, ayon sa ulat ng PNP-IG.

Iniulat din na ang kumpiskasyon ng 12 bala para sa M203 at marami pang bala para sa iba’t ibang uri ng armas.

Sinabi ni Lopez na ginawa ang pagsasaliksik sa bisa ng search warrants in ipinalabas ng hukuman dahil sa umano’y paglabag sa Republic Act 8294.

Pero batay sa ulat ni Lopez, lahat ng nakumpiskang armas ay may kaukulang dokumento.”All seized items were covered by license (s),” saad ni Lopez sa kanyang ulat sa NEPPO.

Ang mga nakumpsikang ebidensiya, dagdag niya, ay dinala sa Camp Olivas, Pampanga.

Ayon sa isang opisyal ng pulisya, bagama’t wala si Salonga at iba pang kaalyado nito ng isagawa ang kumpiskasyon ay sasampahan pa rin ang mga ito ng kasong paglabag sa illegal possession of firearms.

Kaugnay nito, noong Lunes din ay inalis si Lopez bilang hepe ng San Antonio at pinalitan ni Insp. Jaime Ferrer bilang officer-in-charge.
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Camping is one of the popular outdoor activities that take place in Clearwater Resort which is generally regarded as one of the best hotels in Clark Philippines. Here in this popular resort in Pampanga there is a safe and clean campsite that comes also with a private campfire ground for a complete camping experience outside of Manila. Guests and families camping at this private resort in Pampanga often enjoy outdoor facilities by the lake, the beach and picnic grounds also. Clearwater Resort is considered by schools, event organizers and social groups as one of the best campsites in the Philippines.

This Pampanga resort hotel is different from other hotels in Clark Philippines or hotel in Angeles City. This Clark Hotel has large outdoor space for children to play and adults to enjoy some peace and quiet in the picnic grounds near the lake. Guests like the Hotel’s café breakfast garden which serves the best breakfast in Pampanga. Clearwater Resort has nice ambience and wide space, much better than the other hotels in Angeles City and Manila Philippines.

Many guests like staying at Clearwater Family Inn Hotel Room in the picnic grounds of this resort in Clark Pampanga. Some like the trees in the resort camping grounds of this place of leisure. One can stay in other hotels in Angeles City but it is not often one finds amenities and ambience like Clark, not like Clearwater Resort in Angeles City Philippines. This is also one of the best resorts in Pampanga that offers good picnic spots near Manila.

Clearwater can best be characterized as a spacious outdoor resort centered around a large fresh-water lake, several large picnic grounds, a campsite, a white-sand beach, some swim spots and some 20-30 cabins and cottages scattered throughout the property. This resort in Pampanga is the kind of hotel that appeals to those who need to get away from the stress of living the city, to relax and unwind in a peaceful and clean environment. Clearwater Resort is generally regarded as one of the best holiday spots near Manila.

One thing going for Clearwater is its location – Clark, Pampanga – which is not only very conveniently accessible from Manila (just 70 minutes of easy highway driving) but probably the safest destination in all of the Philippines. Yes, Clark has the lowest crime rate of any city in the Philippines. Experienced travelers who frequent the Philippines for business, holidays or vacations know exactly how important safety and security is when selecting a vacation destination in Philippines. The last thing that anyone on a vacation needs to do is to worry about safety.

Those who are lucky enough to get a room at this lake resort in Clark Philippines will be able to enjoy the magical sunrise across the lake of Clearwater Resort at dawn. This is the only hotel in Clark Pampanga that guests can really enjoy viewing sunrise.

Clearwater Resort in Clark Philippines is well regarded by event organizers and travel agencies as a beautiful place to visit in Pampanga. Family travelers laud the swim spots in this exclusive resort in Clark Pampanga as a good place to swim outside of Manila. No wonder this hotel in Clark is such a popular holiday destinations during the summer months in Philippines.

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

Clearwater Resort and Country Club, Clark Pampanga
Creekside Road near Centennial Expo,
Clark Freeport, Pampanga Philippines 2023
(045) 889-5151 0917-520-4403 0922-870-5177
Joanne or Jeremy or Loydha

Getting to this lake and beach resort in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines

After entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway MA Roxas, passing the stand-along wine shop called Clark Wine Center on the right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, one will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on the right just 200m down.

Family Bonding by the famous lake of Clark Pampanga

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3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
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Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Please click here to contact Clearwater Resort to reserve a venue for your upcoming event 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

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

For jobs and business investment opportunities in the Philippines please visit http://www.yilp.com

Hot Line for what’s happening in Clark: 045 889-5151 or 0927-940-2669 ask for Loydha

0915-542-6250 (Jeramie)