Kabalens hope Aquino takes up Clark issues on SONA

STA. RITA — Kapampangans and local businessmen have a list of topics they wish to hear from President Benigno Aquino III in his fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona), especially concerns ranging from the Clark Airport, agriculture, support for small and medium enterprises and even the proposed scrapping of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel of lawmakers.

Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PamCham) Vice Chairman Rene Romero told Sun.Star Pampanga that businessmen here are still advocating for the twin airport system that would make Clark Airport as a support airport for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Romero said they are hoping that Aquino would make definite pronouncements on the role of the Clark Airport, even as he added that local businessmen are also hoping for a better support system on the part of local business sector, and micro, small and medium enterprises throughout the region.

“We are also calling for the President’s support for the amendments to Republic Act 9178, or the ‘Barangay Micro Business Enterprises Act of 2002’ and the start of better incentive system for local businesses that are similar to those of foreign direct investors,” Romero said.

Romero also said businessmen here are wondering over the plans of Aquino on how he would be able to implement programs that will sustain the country’s fiscal growth and achievements in the last quarters.

“It is important that the fiscal gains are maintained so that the full benefit of these would be felt by those in the margins of society,” Romero said.

Meanwhile, ordinary Kapampangans said that they hope to hear Aquino discuss his programs for the agriculture sector and the status of his food security initiatives.

Joselito Mangiliman, a farmer, said they hope to hear more concrete programs in minimizing the cost for shipping and transporting farm produce to markets and urban centers. He added that while farm-to-market roads are in place, it is still expensive to transport farm produce which forces farmers to patronize opportunistic middlemen in the transfer of their farm produce to markets.

Mangiliman and Romero are also one in calling on Aquino to scrap the pork barrel funds to lawmakers. Romero said pork funds are mostly used by some unscrupulous politicians in advancing their political careers ‘through corruption.’

Aquino will deliver his Sona at the opening session of Congress at the Batasang Pambansa Complex.

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Generally regarded as is a place of leisure and the best hotel in the North near Manila as well as the top beach resort in Clark, Clearwater maintains a consistent standard with respect to products and services.  This hotel in Pampanga may not be a 5-star resort but visitors from Manila going to Angeles City and Clark Freeport regard Clearwater as the number one location for family outings, leisure destination as well as the best event venue for company outings, weddings and other events.

Comparison of crime rates between Philippines Angeles City and Clark Pampanga sheds light on the difference between the twin cities of Pampanga. Regular guests of Angeles City Hotels begin to migrate on base into hotels inside Clark Philippines not only for peace and quiet but peace of mind and a sense of safety and security.

To many visitors from Manila, a good hotel in Pampanga must be located in a city that is safe, clean and not so noisy.  This hotel in Clark Philippines really fits those criteria.

Where to stay in Clark, Philippines?

Pampanga’s Clearwater is generally regarded as the best private resort in Clark, Philippines.  This beach hotel is the most frequently visited private resort outside Manila for corporate planning because of its exclusivity.    Clearwater is one of the best hotel in Clark and the resort is a very popular venue for rest and relaxation especially for golfers after a round of golf at one of the best golf courses near Manila.   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.

Guests enjoy spending time relaxing in leisure at Frolic Garden of this hotel in Clark Pampanga.  There is a special feeling in this hotel in Clark Philippines makes you slow down and enjoy the ambience.  Children like playing in the Family Cove of this Clark resort hotel.  Hotel guests prefer Clark over Angeles City, Subic or hotel in Manila.  This hotel in Clark Philippines has style and character.  Guests often come back again to relax and enjoy the beautiful ambience of this hotel in Clark Pampanga.

For reservations, comments and inquiries,

Clearwater Resort & Country Club

Creekside Road corner of Centennial Road,

Central Business District, Clark Freeport Zone,

Pampanga, Philippines 2023

Tel: (045)599-5949 0917-520-4403  0922-870-5177

Manila Sales Office

3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,

Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605

(632) 633-1566   0917-520-4393  Rea or  Chay or Kristine

http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Email:   Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Getting to this hotel in Clark Philippines

After entering Clark Freeport from Subic, Manila, Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along Clark’s main highway MA Roxas, passing Clark’s largest wine shop called Clark Wine Center on your right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, you will hit a major intersection.  Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road.  YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on your right just 200m down.   Traffic in Clark Philippines is light so it should be quite easy for get to this hotel in 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 <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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<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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