SULONG ZAMBALES PARTY LAUNCHED

LOCAL POLITICAL PARTY. For the first time in its long history, Zambales now has its own local political party – Sulong Zambales Party, which founder Gov. Hermogenes “Jun” Ebdane, as party chairman, and 2nd District Cong. Omar Ebdane, party president, recently launched with provincial and municipal officials, along with some 8,000 community leaders and residents from all over the province, at the Zambales Sports Complex in Iba, Zambales. Photo shows Gov. Jun Ebdane and Cong. Omar Ebdane at the launch with Subic, Zambales town officials led by re-electionist Mayor Jay Khonghun and former Mayor Jeffrey Khonghun, who is running for Congressman of the 1st District of Zambales. SBN/VVVphoto
IBA, Zambales – To bind Zambaleños towards progress, participatory governance, and greater economic opportunities, Gov. Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. and allied public officials and residents launched on Wednesday the Sulong Zambales Party (SZP), the first local political party to be formed in the province.
The grand launching, which was held at the jam-packed Zambales provincial gymnasium in this town, was attended by party stalwarts, chapter members, and supporters from the 13 towns of Zambales. Ebdane, who is also the party chairman, likewise used the event to explain the party platform, present the officials of the party at the provincial level, and announce the party line-up in the coming May 2013 elections.
According to Ebdane, the Sulong Zambales Party will be known for its People Programs, which aim to develop and maximize yield from human resources, Adherence to Rule of Law, which shall be manifested by good governance and able leadership that promotes transparency, social responsibility, and accountability in public service, Peace and Order based on respect for human dignity and the physical and moral security and safety of the citizenry, Economic Opportunities, that will uplift the lives and livelihood of the people through sustainable development, internally generated growth, and access to the ‘s resources; and Participating Governance, which will bring about the widest possible participatory democracy and leadership by implementing decentralization, strengthening local government autonomy, promoting gender equality, and ensuring equal opportunity for all.
Ebdane said the SZP was conceived as early as after the May 2010 elections, but the organization was formally created only in March this year. Then on September 12, after having been found to be compliant with all the requirements set by the Commission on Election (Comelec), the party’s petition for registration and accreditation was granted by the poll body.
Ebdane said he thought of forming a local political party to tap the capability of local leaders who, despite belonging to different and opposing national political parties, proved to be effective in implementing local development initiatives under his administration. “Now, under the Sulong Zambales Party, we can do away with the inherent conflict from being affiliated with various national parties, and we can therefore focus our energies to developing our community and serving our provincemates,” he said. “The best part of having a local party is that local officials do not have to keep jumping from one party to another upon any change in the administration. They can remaining members of their respective national parties, yet will be able to work with us in the provincial level,” Ebadane explained.
The governor also stressed that all members of the new party will be bound by the party principles. Aside from the governor, the other officers of the party are: Zambales Second District Rep. Jun Omar Ebdane, who is party president; former Subic mayor Jeffrey Khonghun, vice-chairman for the !st Legistlative District of Zambales, former Masinloc mayor Jessu Edora, vice-chairman for the Second Legislative District; Vice-Gov Ramon Lacbain II, secretary; and Candelaria Mayor Jean Moraña, treasurer. In the municipal level, the officials of the Sulong Zambales Party are: Mayor Jay Khonghun, chapter chairman for Subic town; former Mayor Wilma Billman, Castillejos chairperson; Mayor Jose Rodriguez, for San Marcelino; Zambales Electric Cooperative (ZAMECO) Dir. Leo Lonzanida, San Antonio; Mayor Peter Lim, San Narciso; Mayor Carolyn Fariñas, San Felipe; Mayor Ronald Apostol, Cabangan; businesswoman Doris Maniquis for Botolan; Jun Rundy Ebdane for the capital town of Iba; Mayor Generoso Amog for Palauig; Mayor Desiree Edora, Masinloc; businessman Napoleon Edquid, Candelaria; and Mayor Luisito marty for Sta. Cruz.
In the same occasion, the chapter chairman also presented the respective candidates for mayor, vice-mayor and councilors for the 13 towns of Zambales. Party officials said that of the party’s 13 candidates for town mayor, only four are not incumbents who will be bidding for re-election this coming May. Three mayoralty bets under the SZP slate are formerly allied with the governor’s opponent in the 2010 election, but have since cooperated with the Ebdane administration. Ebdane himself will be making a second bid for the governorship, while Lacbain, who won the vice-governor’s port as an independent in 2010, will be Ebdane’s running mate. For the First Legislative District, the party will be fielding Khonghun as congressional candidate, while incumbent Rep. Jun Omar Ebdane will be seeking re-election in the Second Legislative District.
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MARKS & SPENCER OPENS 20TH STORE IN HARBOR POINT SUBIC
Marks & Spencer. The famous brand name has opened an “outlet store” in Subic at Harbor Point. Marks & Spencer offers a wide variety of items, from women’s & men’s apparel, wine & champagne, to chocolates & sweets and other classy food items from Europe & elsewhere, at surprisingly affordable prices. SBN/VVVphoto
Marks & Spencer opened its brand new store in Harbor Point Subic – its 2nd Marks & Spencer Outlet Store in the country.
Harbor Point Subic is known as the shopping center that offers the best and the latest choices in shopping, dining, and entertainment. The brand new store is the 20th Marks & Spencer store in the country – all Marks & Spencer stores in the country are run under an existing franchise agreement with Rustan Marketing Specialists Inc.
The new store offers customers an extensive range of fashions and accessories from across the M&S womenswear brands. The store also showcases a wide range of menswear, lingerie and beauty and food at great value.
Marks & Spencer Harbor Point Outlet store features a range of environmental attributes in line with Plan A, the retailer’s 180 point ethical and eco-plan.
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Place to go during Holy Week and Easter Holidays in Philippines is Clearwater Resort in Clark Pampanga near Manila where there are plenty of things to do during Easter Holidays and throughout the whole summer too.

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Residents of Manila travel out of town to the north in search for highly recommended tourist spots in Clark, Pampanga. There are good places to visit in Pampanga but the best destination for families from Manila is Clark which is located next to Angeles City, the famous nightlife capital of the Philippines. Here in Clark, there are many interesting places to visit and one of the most frequently visited tourist spots is Clearwater Resort and Country Club, widely regarded as the best resort in Pampanga.

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

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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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