Senior US Pacific Command official pays Aquino a visit
MANILA — Visiting United States Pacific Command commander Admiral Samuel Locklear arrived in Malacañang on Monday for a scheduled courtesy call before President Benigno Aquino III.
Presidential Communications and Strategic Planning Secretary Ramon Carandang, who was present during the courtesy call, said Locklear’s visit aimed to reaffirm long standing partnership between the United States and the Philippines.
He said Locklear reiterated the US government’s support for the Philippine efforts to build a minimum credible defense posture.
“The minimum credible defense posture is something that we wanted to do since we came in office. Before we had issues with China, the President has always said that we need to develop a minimum defense credible posture. I think that has been consistent whether or not we have had issues with China that was indeed has been recognized from day one of the administration,” Carandang said.
He said there was no specific discussion on the West Philippines Sea issue and was only touched in “broad strokes.”
Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda, meanwhile, said there will be an “in-depth” discussion between Locklear and Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario regarding the territorial dispute at a meeting Monday afternoon.
Other officials present in the meeting were US ambassador to Philippines Harry Thomas, del Rosario and Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa.
Locklear arrived in Manila for a three-day visit from July 15 to 17.
He visited Manila amid worsening tensions in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) after Southeast Asian diplomats failed to reach a common ground on how to deal territorial dispute involving China.
The Philippines is also in the middle of investigation into the Chinese frigate that ran aground at Hasa-hasa shoal off Palawan.
Locklear is paying his first visit in Manila since taking command at US Pacific Command in March.
In his interview before going to Manila, he said he is looking forward to building on the historic US-Philippine bilateral defense relationship that marked its 60th anniversary last year.
He reiterated the US stand not to take sides in territorial disputes and encourages peaceful resolution through international legal processes.
As the senior US military authority in the Pacific Command, Locklear is committed to enhancing stability in the Asia-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies and deterring aggression.
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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.
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3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
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(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay
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:
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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)
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