Aquino’s 3rd Sona remains not a holiday

Sunday, July 15, 2012

LIKE in the past, the day of the State of the Nation Address (Sona) of President Benigno Aquino III will not be declared as a holiday.

Aquino is set to deliver his third Sona on July 23.

“There will be no declaration of a holiday. I haven’t heard of any discussion to make it a non-working holiday,” deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said in a radio interview Sunday when asked about plans of declaring July 23 as a holiday.

Valte said the President is reviewing the fifth draft of his speech.

The Sona is a constitutional duty of the President where he addresses the Congress at the opening of its regular session at every fourth Monday of July.

Aside from the speech, the wardrobe of the President is also being prepared, according to Valte.

She confirmed that veteran designer Paul Cabral will again dress up the country’s Chief Executive.

Cabral is the favorite designer of Aquino’s late mother former President Corazon Aquino.

He also made the gowns of Aquino’s four sisters during the first Sona. (Jill Beltran/Sunnex) http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2012/07/15/aquino-s-3rd-sona-remains-not-holiday-232086

Some of the good resorts in Pampanga offer good alternatives to hotel function rooms for seminars, corporate planning and meetings. More and more, Manila event planners prefer to hold planning sessions and meeting out of town in the north where participants can relax and unwind in outdoor facilities of some of the good resorts outside Manila. This way, the meetings can be much more productive as participants get a chance to enjoy the lake, beach and good picnic spots in a good resort in Clark Pampanga between seminars, planning sessions and meetings. Clearwater Resort is generally recognized by event planners as the best event venue in Clark Pampanga. Clearwater appears frequently on the top of a list of the best hotels in Pampanga. Visitors to Clark and Angeles City Pampanga seldom pass up the opportunity to relax and unwind by the lake of this popular resort in Pampanga.

Dolphy laid to rest
By Glaiza Jarloc
Sunday, July 15, 2012

MANILA (2nd Update, 2:50 p.m.) — Comedy King Rodolfo Vera “Dolphy” Quizon Sr. was laid to rest Sunday afternoon at the Heritage Park in Taguig City.

The comedian’s gold coffin was carried by his friends to his tomb. Among those who carried the casket was Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim.

The comedy king was buried at his jet black granite niche, which sits at 39 square meters lot projected to be worth P3 million. His resting place was decorated by white lilies, daisies and anturiums. Photos of Dolphy were placed in the area.

Dolphy’s tomb is located along Heritage drive in the western part of the cemetery. During the funeral, Dolphy’s sons Vandolph, Ronnie, Epi and Eric were seen hugging each other, while Maricel Soriano seated beside the director.

Zsa Zsa Padilla, Dolphy’s partner for 23 years, was seated beside daughters Zia and Nicole. Her oldest daughter Karylle also attended the funeral and showed her support to her mother and the whole Quizon clan. Karylle’s dad is Zsa Zsa’s first husband Dr. Modesto Tatlonghari.

Zsa Zsa, in her short message delivered before the crowd, thanked all those who showed love and support to the Comedy King and their entire family.

Her message to Dolphy was: “We love you. I love you Lovey. Until we meet again.”

At the end of the service, confetti and white doves were released at the memorial park.

The whole Quizon family wore white clothes except for Zsa Zsa, who wore a black dress. Dolphy’s friends in the industry also attended the interment. Among those spotted were television host Vhong Navarro, Bibet Orteza, Angeli Pangilinan, Ricky Davao, Nova Villa, Eddie Garcia, and Ronald Singson.

During the necrological service on Sunday morning, Edu Manzano, actress Carmi Martin, showbiz couple Annabelle Rama and Eddie Gutierrez paid their last respects to the comedy king.

Veteran actress Susan Roces and daughter Grace Poe-Llamansares were also present during the mass. The Poes are very close to Dolphy as the latter is a staunch supporter of the late Fernando Poe Jr.

During the burial, fans were barred from entering the cemetery premises as requested by the family, as the Quizons wanted to spend their last moments with their patriarch.

More than 80 policemen were deployed in the area by the Taguig National Police. Security personnel from the Heritage Park were also around to help secure the cemetery.

Dolphy passed away at 8:34 p.m. of July 10 after his long battle with progressive illness Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Before his passing, the comedian was confined at the intensive care unit of the Makati Medical Center for one month.

During his four-day wake, friends from the entertainment industry, government and his supporters flock to the cemetery.

The three major television networks – ABS-CBN, GMA, and TV5 — also sponsored necrological services and eulogy for the comedy king.

Last Wednesday, Dolphy’s remains were brought to ABS-CBN compound in Quezon City where a mass and a special tribute took place.

The event was attended by station’s Chairman and CEO Gabby Lopez, President Charo Santos-Concio and other top honchos.

Talents of ABS-CBN also paid their last respects to Dolphy. The eulogy was led by Toni Gonzaga, Ted Failon and Kris Aquino. The wake was attended by Vina Morales, Diether Ocampo, Sam Milby, Vice Ganda, Vhong Navarro, Randy and Rowell Santiago, Maricel Soriano, and Angelica Panganiban, among others.

On Thursday night, TV5 also gave Dolphy a fitting tribute for a King. The event was led by Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan, Bobby Barriero, Perci Intalan and other TV5 executives.

On Friday morning, GMA-7 President Atty. Felipe Gozon recognized the contributions of Dolphy during his eulogy at the Heritage Park. http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2012/07/15/dolphy-laid-rest-232084

The best getaway destination vacation spot near Manila convenient safe and accessible is Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark Pampanga.

Event organizers and companies in Manila travel out of town to the north to hold their team building events and company outings in a good resort in Pampanga. Clearwater Resort located in Clark is well regarded as one of the best venues for team building near Manila.

Quiet place for rest and relaxation near Manila, in Subic, Angeles City Pampanga and Clark Philippines is something that residents of Manila travelling to the north for a short getaway are looking for. Clark is already a popular destination for golfers from Manila. Clark Freeport offers some of the best golf courses in Pampanga and outshines many golf clubs and golf courses elsewhere in the Philippines. Clark Pampanga offers many good resorts and hotels for a short trip out of Manila, and Clearwater is one of the best places to relax and unwind for a weekend getaway or a short holiday in Pampanga.

This private resort in Pampanga is a frequently visited vacation spot outside of Manila. Included in the list of resorts highly recommended for families with children visiting Clark Philippines is Clearwater Resort located conveniently in the central business district of Clark Freeport which is accessible from Manila.

Free internet WIFI access is offered to guests of this famous hotel in Clark Pampanga. Guests can even connect to Internet WIFI service near the white sand beach, by the famous lake of Clark or in any of the picnic grounds around this resort. This hotel in Clark Philippines is generally considered by Manila residents to be a good place for family trips in Pampanga.

Highly recommended summer vacation destination outside Manila is Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark, a safe and convenient tourist spot that offers natural ambience for visitors to enjoy the outdoors with no stress. Private resort is frequently visited during Holy Week and Easter Holidays for residents of Manila travelling out of town on getaway to the north to unwind and relax in outdoor resort.

During holy week, Easter holidays, Christmas, New Year, Halloween and especially the Clark Hot Air Balloon Festival, Manila residents travel out of town to the north to relax and unwind at this famous resort in Pampanga. Clearwater Resort is the hotel in Clark that visitors prefer for family bonding and team building outside of Manila.

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

http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com

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

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:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

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.
http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

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)