Qualified and ‘truly’ independent Chief Justice sought

Tuesday, July 3, 2012
THE same standard demanded of deposed Chief Justice Renato Corona should be required by the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) when it screens the 25 aspirants who accepted their nomination, a senior lawmaker said Tuesday.
Albay Representative Edcel Lagman, former House Minority Leader, said the JBC should recommend only the “most qualified and truly independent-minded” nominees.
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The JBC is the screening body, which will recommend at least three names to President Benigno Aquino III, who will then appoint Corona’s replacement.
“The standards of not being beholden to the appointing power, impartiality, credibility and independence must constitute the same inflexible yardstick by which the President ought to measure the next Chief Justice,” Lagman said.
“What were perceived as the negative factors which rooted out Corona must be the same factors which must weed out potential errant nominees,” he added.
Corona was ousted after the Senate impeachment court in May voted 20-3, finding him guilty of untruthful declaration of assets and net worth.
Lagman also urged Aquino, who “campaigned publicly” for Corona’s conviction, to desist from appointing a nominee who actively participated in the impeachment trial of the former chief magistrate, either as prosecutor, judge or witness, or one who is perceived to have coveted the position of Chief Justice.
Among those vying for the post are acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio, who was perceived as Corona’s rival, and Justice Secretary Leila de Lima, one of the witnesses of the House prosecution panel in the impeachment trial.
De Lima defended herself from accusations that she lacked independence due to her loyalty to the President.
“I was able to prove my independence when I headed an independent constitutional body and I can do that again. I can prove again my sense of independence and my capacity for independence if I join again another independent body (Supreme Court),” she told reporters.
Before her appointment to the Department of Justice, de Lima was chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights from 2008 to 2010, where she came out with statements critical of the Arroyo administration’s involvement and handling of rights abuses by the police and military.
President Aquino is required to name the new top magistrate 90 days following the vacancy or until August 27.
Meanwhile, one of the prosecutors in the impeachment trial of Corona said the President should also consider the “unknown” nominees outside the Judiciary.
“All of them are qualified. As we all know, the President has the political will to appoint even an unknown if he thinks he or she has a proven track record,” Citizens’ Battle Against Corruption (Cibac) party-list Representative Sherwin Tugna told reporters in a press conference.
Tugna added the live television coverage of JBC interviews scheduled to begin on July 24 will remove any public apprehension on the appointment to be made by Aquino.
“Apprehensions will be cured in the live TV coverage of the JBC selection process because there, the public will see if the nominees have competence, integrity and are sincere. We will also be able to see their independence through the live media selection process,” he said. (Kathrina Alvarez/Virgil Lopez/Sunnex)
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2012/07/03/qualified-and-truly-independent-chief-justice-sought-230024

Each year in February the Philippines hot air balloon festival returns to Clark Pampanga. Visitors planning to attend this popular event in Clark opt to stay in Clearwater Resort which is considered to be the best hotel in Clark Philippines. This hotel in Clark is also a favorite holiday destination near Manila during Holy Week, Easter, Christmas and New Year holidays also. This hotel in Clark is also one of the best resorts near Manila for families to relax, unwind and enjoy the outdoor facilities of this popular resort in Clark Philippines. Even during school breaks, families would take their children to enjoy the outdoor facilities of this popular resort in Pampanga which is located quite near to Manila.

Generally considered as a good place to stay in Angeles City and Clark Pampanga this famous resort hotel in Clark offers safe and secure outdoor facilities for small and large events like team building, wedding receptions, company outings, school field trips, picnics and retreats, generally regarded by event organizers as the best hotel in Angeles City Philippines. Among the resorts and hotels in Angeles City Pampanga, Clearwater is the only one that offers large space as well as a lake and several swim spots for the whole family to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Sometimes families living in Manila, Tarlac, Subic, Angeles City and Clark Pampanga come to Clearwater to hold parties for birthday and special occasions in this resort in Pampanga. A party near the lake or the beach is an unusual experience that visitors from Manila and Angeles City Pampanga look for when they hold their parties and events in Clearwater which is well known as one of the best resorts in Pampanga and Subic.

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.

To many visitors from Manila, a good hotel in Pampanga must be located in a city that is safe, clean and not so noisy. This hotel in Clark Philippines really fits those criteria.

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 hotels in Clark. This resort in Pampanga 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.

Good hotels in Clark Subic offers safe and secure outdoor facilities suitable for school field trips, company outings, team building, the best resort in Clark Pampanga for vacation and holidays away from Subic and Manila. This hotel in Angeles City Pampanga is near Manila so it is convenient to hold seminars and meetings in this accessible venue. This resort near Manila offers a special kind of experience and relaxing ambience that only a resort with large outdoor facilities can do. Clearwater Resort is generally regarded as one of the best holiday spots near Manila.

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. This is also one of the best resorts in Pampanga that offers good picnic spots near Manila.

Many event organizers and company in-house planners are looking for a safe and secure event venue for team building as well as company outings, seminars and planning sessions near Manila. Angeles City Pampanga is near enough to Manila to be preferred as an out-of-town getaway destination provided that the event venue is safe and secure. Very often, Clark Freeport is preferred by participants not only because it is a very accessible destination for events and holidays but also because it is free of pollution and noise, making it one of the best locations for parties, functions and events in the 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

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)