Aquino meets US military chief, discusses shoal issue

PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III had a brief meeting with visiting United States Joint Chief of Staff General Martin Dempsey in Malacanang hours before he left for the United Kingdom and US Monday.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario confirmed the meeting, saying the ongoing dispute between the Philippines and China over the Panatag Shoal was among the issues discussed.
“There were some broad discussions on the support of the United States for a peaceful resolution,” del Rosario told reporters during the send-off of President Aquino at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
The DFA official refused to confirm if there were commitments made by the US.
“They continued to say that they advocate a peaceful resolution, that they continue to advocate a pursuit of the validation of claims using Unclos (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea), that they also continue to emphasize that there should be no use of force,” he added.
Aside from the shoal issue, there was also discussion on defense and security cooperation between the two countries, said del Rosario.
“There was a reiteration of assistance and support for our desire to achieve a minimum credible defense posture,” he said.
Del Rosario said Dempsey’s visit was just part of his regular visit to countries allied with the US.
He noted that this was the first time the US military chief visited the Philippines.
Asked if China should see the visit as a threat, he answered “I don’t know, you have to ask him (Dempsey).”
Del Rosario dismissed reports that Chinese have already occupied the Scarborough Shoal but admitted there was still Chinese presence in the area despite the imposition of fishing ban.
He said the Philippines is in constant communication with China as far as the pullout from the shoal.
“We’re trying to come up with a solution to that problem. As I said the bilateral consultations continue,” del Rosario said.
Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda, who was also present during the meeting, said the meeting lasted for only about 20 minutes since the President had to prepare for his trip abroad.
He said Dempsey was accompanied by US Ambassador Harry Thomas while other Cabinet officials present were Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa.
President Aquino earlier said he will raise the issue in the West Philippine Sea with British Prime Minister David Cameron and US President Barack Obama during his scheduled bilateral meetings with the two leaders
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Some of the good resorts in Pampanga offer good alternatives to hotel function rooms for seminars, corporate planning and meetings. More and more, Manila event planners prefer to hold planning sessions and meeting out of town in the north where participants can relax and unwind in outdoor facilities of some of the good resorts outside Manila. This way, the meetings can be much more productive as participants get a chance to enjoy the lake, beach and good picnic spots in a good resort in Clark Pampanga between seminars, planning sessions and meetings. Clearwater Resort is generally recognized by event planners as the best event venue in Clark Pampanga. Clearwater appears frequently on the top of a list of the best hotels in Pampanga. Visitors to Clark and Angeles City Pampanga seldom pass up the opportunity to relax and unwind by the lake of this popular resort in Pampanga.

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Clearwater Resort and Country Club, Clark Pampanga
Creekside Road near Centennial Expo,
Clark Freeport, Pampanga Philippines 2023
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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.

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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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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)