Velasco: Case vs me is ‘politically motivated’

SASMUAN — Former Mayor Nardo M. Velasco branded as “politically motivated” the case filed against him by known allies of his political opponent.

Velasco, who is running again for the mayoralty seat of this town, told Sun.Star Pampanga in a phone interview Saturday that the said “falsification of public documents” case was filed in 2006 by an employee of his political rival.

“Matagal na ang kasong yan. Ang pinagtataka ko ay bakit ngayon nila nilabas yan. Dahil ba sa malapit na ang election? Alam ko naman ang motibo nila (political opponents) ay para siraan ako sa aking mga kababayan, pero malinis ang aking konsensya na wala akong ginawang kamaliaan at handa akong harapin ito kahit saan man kami makarating,” Velasco said.

He said the case came when he filed his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) where he wrote his precinct number given to him by the Commission on Elections, which also issued him a voter’s ID.

Velasco said he was not arrested since he has already posted bail and that he has not been advised of any arraignment.

“I do not know of any arraignment. Kung meron man ay siguradong malalaman ko dahil hindi naman ako umaalis dito sa Sasmuan,” Velasco said.

The former mayor, who is busy in his campaign to regain the mayoralty seat of this 2nd District town, said that for now he is very much occupied with campaigning, doing house-to-house visits and caucuses in the different barangays here.

“This black propaganda perpetrated by my political detractors are aimed at smearing my good name and to put me in a bad light in the face of my townmates. Rest assured that I will not take this lightly, as I too have documents showing that they have misguided the people of Sasmuan,” Velasco said.

Velasco, who served as local chief executive in 2007 to 2010 lost his reelection bid against incumbent Mayor Lalah Leoncio, niece of former three-term Mayor, former Board Member and now Congresswoman Catalina Bagasina of ALE party-list.

Running under the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC), he will be facing newcomer Mel Cabrera-Simbol (Kambilan), sister of Bagasina. (Chris Navarro)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2013/05/05/velasco-case-vs-me-politically-motivated-280825

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.  The best resort in Pampanga is Clearwater which is located in Clark.

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.

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<strong>Getting to this lake and beach resort in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines</strong>

<em>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. </em>

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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 <a href=”http://www.YatsRestaurant.com”>http://www.YatsRestaurant.com</a>

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines  <a href=”http://www.YatsLeisure.com”>http://www.YatsLeisure.com</a>

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:

<a href=”http://www.LondonPubClark.com”>http://www.LondonPubClark.com</a>

<a href=”http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com”>http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com</a>

<a href=”http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com”>http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com</a>

<a href=”http://www.YatsWineCellars.com”>http://www.YatsWineCellars.com</a>

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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)