DOTC still studying replacing Naia with Clark airport

The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) is still gathering consensus for the need to replace the congested Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) with Clark International Airport (CIA) in Clark, Pampanga.
“Clearly, there is no decision yet, but based on what I’ve heard and how I’ve been briefed, we are headed to Clark,” said Transportation Secretary Joseph Abaya.
“I’m still trying to form [a decision] if there is indeed a consensus to move there because there are a lot of conditions [that have to be satisfied] before that could be viable…the study of a speed rail and the winding down of NorthRail. So there’s a lot of prerequisites before you could clearly say we are definitely moving to Clark,” Abaya said.
Earlier, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the Philippine government to drop the plan to transform CIA as the country’s main international airport next to the Naia, saying that this is not the solution to address capacity shortage.
“Clark is not a solution to long-term issue capacity to service the market because it’s too far away from Manila and it’s in Manila where people want to come for business, for tourism, among others. Something needs to be done to provide adequate capacity in Manila but Clark is not a solution,” said Tony Tyler, director general and chief executive officer of IATA.
CIA is 100 kilometers away from Manila with no affordable and efficient transport link. Even if the government constructs a high-speed railway system to transport passengers coming from the metropolis all the way to Clark, Tyler suggested that the government spend the money elsewhere, possibly for an alternative airport within Manila.
“It’s better to spend it on a significant market,” said Tyler.
There were plans to use the NorthRail project as the high-speed railway, but talks between the Philippines and China were stalled.
“The decision was to wind down and we are now entering an arbitration case with the Chinese government. The purpose of which is to determine how much and who pays who. We would have to commission the OGCC [Office of the Government Corporate Counsel]. For Clark to be viable we need a high-speed rail. We must see the viability of the high-speed rail. It is being studied right now,” said Abaya.
Another solution is to construct another airport close to Manila, but Abaya said he has yet to be informed about this.
“We have not heard formally from anyone who wants to build an airport in Bulacan,” said Abaya.
Earlier, Philippine Airlines proposed to build an international airport in a still-undisclosed place that is close to Manila.
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Highly recommended beach resort in North Luzon for company outings and family retreats is most frequently visited hotel in Clark Pampanga because of beautiful view and good outdoor facilities for swimming, picnic and barbecue.

Families traveling out of town go to the north to get away from Manila to unwind, relax and swim with friends and children. Highly recommended holiday spot and vacation destination this summer in the north is Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark. Clark is adjacent to Pampanga’s Angeles City which is just 70 minutes from Manila and 25 minutes from Subic. Many visitors also come to Clark to play golf in one of the best golf courses in Pampanga. Pampanga is home to some of the finest golf courses outside of Manila.

New camping sites and picnic grounds in Philippines are now added to Clark for family outings in outside Manila. The best campsites are located at Yats Clearwater Resort & Country Club in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines. Just bring camping equipment and enjoy the fun and ambience of outdoor living camping in Clark under safe, secured and clean conditions. Outdoor activities include swimming and water sports, boating and paddling a kayak, lawn tennis, golf, shooting range and all sorts of leisure activities including colonial games like croquet and horseshoe.

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. This resort in Pampanga is generally regarded as the best destination for family bonding, company outings and team building near Manila also.

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.

This day-trip destination and vacation spot near Manila is secure, convenient, safe and accessible from Manila and other Asian cities. Clearwater Beach Resort located in Clark Pampanga, is a private resort hotel that is great for family bonding as well as team building. Families with children also can hang out in tranquil stress-free environment and then to unwind and relax near lake and trees. Other families organize camping and overnight family outings in this top rated hotel resort near Manila, in Angeles City, Pampanga, Clark Philippines.

Tourists and families with kids from Manila looking for good place for birthday parties in Pampanga frequently visit Clearwater, well known as the best resort in Clark Pampanga. This hotel in Clark Pampanga is frequently reserved for birthday parties, kiddy parties and other birthday celebrations in Pampanga. Manila residents as well as those living in Subic and Angeles City Pampanga prefer to hold their birthday parties in Clearwater Resort. This resort in Pampanga is a highly recommended venue for personal and corporate functions and events near 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
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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.

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

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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

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

0915-542-6250 (Jeramie)