DENR-AFAB earmarks P3.2-M to reforest Mariveles watershed
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO–Top officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) here and the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) will jointly allocate some P3.2 million to reforest an initial 130 hectares of the Mariveles watershed to boost the water potential of the Freeport Area of Bataan dam.
Aside from the DENR and AFAB, officials of the Export Processing Zone Chamber of Exporters and Manufacturing, Inc. (EPZCEM) also committed to support the 25-year reforestation program to ensure the FAB dam could supply the water requirement of locators and manufacturers inside the 1,700-hectare Freeport.
DENR regional director Maximo Dichoso and AFAB Chairman and Administrator Deogracias Custodio executed Monday a 25-year Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the reforestation program that would also include provisions for survey and delineation, watershed characterization, vulnerability assessment, preparation of comprehensive development management plan, forest protection and trainings, and cost-sharing agreements on nursery establishment, seedling production, site preparation, and survey mapping of the areas to be reforested.
“This is a joint initiative of the AFAB, DENR and EPZCEM to help save and protect our environment while safeguarding the ability of the FAB dam to supply water to the entire Freeport for years to come,” said Custodio.
The FAB dam has a rated capacity of 10.9 million cubic meters of water.
Top company executives and staff from the participating FAB companies led by EPZCEM President Pompil Corsame also planted about 600 narra trees after the MoA signing as part of the initial activities of the reforestation program, reported Samuel Danganan, newly-installed DENR Bataan Provincial Officer.
The Freeport Area of Bataan boasts of a well protected watershed, lovely coastline and pristine beaches, mountain ranges and flat lands suitable for world-class ecotourism programs.
Nature lovers can go mountain climbing to Tarak Peak (Tarak Climb) or take a dip in the white sand beaches of Mariveles. Good roads and rolling hills provide an excellent backdrop and poise a challenge for cycling and marathon aficionados who visit during the regular Camaya Aquathlon and Padyakan festivals.
The historic town of Mariveles is also the “Ground Zero” for the infamous 112-kilometer “Death March” during World War II where more than 10,000 Filipino and American soldiers died of hunger, thirst, and exhaustion when forced to march from Bataan to Capas, Tarlac by their Japanese captors.
The DENR and the Philippine Department of the American Legion, an organization of war veterans, recently vowed to join hands in the greening of the Death March trail as part of the urban greening enrolled under Pres. Aquino’s National Greening Program (NGP). ● (PIA-3)
http://www.headlinegl.com/denr-afab-earmarks-p3-2-m-to-reforest-mariveles-watershed/
Enjoyable place for traveler to hang out near Manila for family bonding is Clearwater Beach Resort
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.
Holy Week gives hard-working Manila residents a break from the stressful life at work. Many residents of Manila decide to go out of town to the North, to Subic, Angeles City, Pampanga and Clark Philippines in search for a peaceful and tranquil lake and beach resort hotel for the family to spend some quality time together.
Manila residents travel out of town to the north to relax and unwind in a good resort in Pampanga that is suitable for family bonding. One of the best resorts in Pampanga is Clearwater which is located in Clark. This resort in Pampanga offers good picnic spots near Manila.
Family bonding is a regular activity in the Philippines for families living in cities like Cebu and Manila where residents experience a lot of stress from work. Many choose to travel out of town to the north for family bonding in a resort in Pampanga. Clearwater Resort is the most popular destination for family bonding as well as team building because it offers over 10 exclusive venues for events and gatherings. This resort is Pampanga is highly recommended by event organizers and trip advisories for family bonding, company outings, retreats and team building near Manila.
Philippines Travel Guide just unveiled recommendations and tips for Holy Week and Easter Holidays in Philippines. The report covers highly recommended resorts and hotels in North Luzon, nice getaway destinations for families with children, safe and convenient place for tourists to relax and unwind, good restaurants, resto bars, pubs and fine dining establishments in Pampanga, frequently visited places as well as historical sites in Angeles City, Pampanga, Clark Philippines.
The best getaway destination vacation spot near Manila is the safe and accessible private resort Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark Pampanga, a 13-hectare property with lake, beach, picnic grounds and small number of cottages. Parents enjoy a good round of golf in one of the best golf courses in Pampanga while children enjoy the outdoor picnic facilities of the best hotel near Manila, Philippines.
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.
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.
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:
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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.
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.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)
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