Clark, Subic warehouses eyed for PCOS

THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking at negotiating with government agencies managing the Clark Freeport Zone and Subic Bay Freeport Zone to find a suitable warehouse for its Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines, an official said.
Comelec – Special Bids and Awards Committee (SBAC) chairman Helen Flores said they are also looking at a possible government-to-government contract for the warehouse even as the voting machines continue to stay in Cabuyao, Laguna.
“We are looking at some warehouse in Subic and Clark. It is usually cheaper if it is government-to-government (contract),” said Flores.
She said they are already allowed to do negotiations with other possible service providers, such as with Clark Development Authority (CDA) and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), since they have already conducted two failed public biddings as required by the law.
The SBAC already conducted public bidding for a three-year lease of the warehouse facility spanning from October 1, 2012 to December 31, 2015 twice but has led to twin failures.
Flores statement is aside from an earlier pronouncement of Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes that he is eyeing the possibility for an extended stay in the Cabuyao warehouse until the deployment of the machines and building their own, to where the machines will be returned after Election Day.
For the moment, Brillantes said they are already the ones managing the Cabuyao, Laguna warehouse after Smartmatic’s “free use” clause on them had expired.
“We are already the ones slated to pay but we haven’t paid the owner anything yet,” admitted Brillantes. “Smartmatic has already left (the warehouse).”
The “free use” clause, which was given by Smartmatic to the commission in order to give them time to conduct public bidding for a warehouse provider, expired last September 30.
On a possible questioning on whether the Republic Act 9184 or the Government Procurement Act allows them to contract with the owner of the Cabuyao warehouse even without any public bidding, Brillantes and Flores both said the Comelec is left with no choice.
“We have not transferred yet so we can maintain the area. What will we do with the machines, throw them away? Do you mean we should still do a public bidding just for us to be able to stay there? I think we are good,” said Brillantes.
“We did procure. We tried. There were two failed biddings. So during the time that negotiations are being done, that is still part of the bidding process, that is still within the provisions of the law, that after two failed biddings, we are still in the process of negotiations,” explained Flores.
Section 53 of the law states that a negotiated procurement is allowed in instances such as the subject contract is adjacent or contiguous to an ongoing infrastructure project; the original contract is the result of a Competitive Bidding; and negotiations for the procurement are commenced before the expiry of the original contract.
The Comelec already purchased 81,280 PCOS from Smartmatic International for them to be re-used in next year’s midterm polls. (HDT/Sunnex)
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2012/10/14/clark-subic-warehouses-eyed-pcos-247936

The growing array of hotel resort accommodation, recreation and entertainment facilities, places to unwind and relax, fine dining and family restaurants, bars and pubs makes it increasing easy for tourists and visitors from Manila to spend quality time in a place of leisure in Clark, Pampanga. Clearwater Resort is generally regarded by travel agencies and frequent travelers as one of the best resorts in Pampanga.

To many visitors from Manila, a place of leisure or a good hotel or resort in Pampanga must be located in a city that is safe, clean and not so noisy. Convenience and accessibility are important considerations in choosing a holiday destination in Philippines. Clark Freeport is probably the easiest tourist destination to reach from Manila. Clark also has its own international airport with dozens of daily flights connecting Clark directly with Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Bangkok, Malaysia and South Korea. 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.

Hotels, resorts, vacation rentals, fine dining and family restaurants, bars and pubs, entertainment, nightlife, place of leisure, sports and recreation facilities in Clark and Angeles Pampanga are showcased for the convenience of visitors planning a getaway from Manila or a weekend out of town to relax and unwind in a clean and safe city.

Many residents of Manila, Angele City and Pampanga travel to Clark this summer for family bonding in a good resort in Pampanga. Trips and packages are offered by travel agencies for Manila residents to enjoy an out of town excursion with the whole family this summer. Family bonding in this resort in Pampanga is a memorable experience. This is also one of the best resorts in Pampanga that offers good picnic spots near Manila.

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.

Clearwater Resort & Country Club offers several styles of accommodation from US$65 up inclusive of breakfast for two at the beautiful Breakfast Garden Restaurant overlooking the large Clearwater lake and beach. This is a good rendition of the lifestyle that the Americans left behind after they left the Clark Airbase. A good short description of this lifestyle is suburban laid-back slow-paced clean living, very suitable for tourists and guests looking for a way to unwind from the stress of living in Manila.

In a city like Manila, most residents rely on visits to spa and beauty parlor to unwind and relax. But with a short getaway to Angeles City Clark Pampanga one can de-stress by enjoying beautiful outdoor amenities of this beach resort, savoring what nature can offer.

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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.

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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

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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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