Senate probers order arrest of rice traders linked to P500-M Subic smuggling case
Senate probers on Wednesday ordered the arrest of at least 20 rice traders suspected to be fronting for rice smugglers linked to the P500-million illegal rice shipment seized at the Subic free port.
At the resumption of the rice- smuggling inquiry on Wednesday, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile also asked the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to conduct a thorough background check of the trading companies and cooperatives believed to be used by the traders in seeking the release of the confiscated rice shipment.
Sen. Francis Pangilinan, chairman of the Agriculture committee conducting the inquiry, said the arrest orders were issued after Enrile moved to cite the 20 traders in contempt for repeatedly ignoring summons to appear at the Senate hearings.
The traders non-appearance prompted Enrile to suspect that the list of rice traders and their companies linked to the seized shipment were either fictitious or, “if they exist [at all], they are nothing but paper organizations and, therefore, dummies of certain interested and influential parties.”
Enrile then moved to direct the NBI to conduct a separate inquiry “into the background of those named and report the matter to the committee so that we can take proper action against them, including their principals.”
Enrile and Pangilinan learned at the abbreviated hearing that at least five of the 21 subpoenas for the summoned traders could not be served because the addresses were fictitious.
Senate process servers reported to the committee that among those who could not be located were: Efren John Frac of Chon Buri Trading, Jeffrey Daradal of Mahindra Rice and Food Trading, Jupiter Ong of Red Mountain Grain and Cereal, Jenny Alfonso of Wish Granted Enterprises, and Michel Cao of Swings Grans and Rice Enterprises.
As ordered by Enrile, the NBI is also expected to conduct background checks on the following: Emily Alabado of Ugnayang Magbubukid ng San Isidro, Crisanta Reyes of Malimpangpang Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Elpidio Mendoza of Sili Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Maximo Hernandez of Samahan ng Magsasakang Kapampangan at Katagalugan, Juanito David of Kapatirang Takusa Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Michael Villanueva of Jaded Ranch Grains Trading, Gil Calipayan of King Casey Trading, Sandra Lim of Lexant Trading, Louie London Teading, Willy Sy of Montevallo Enterprises, Enigo Espiritu of Nemid fusion Rice and GVRains Enterprises, Jason Colodado of Pure Country Trading, Dennis Gonzales of St. Dominique Rice and Food Enterprises, Jenny Reyes of West Point Cereals Enterprises, Ricardo Gatuz of Formosa Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Juanito Evangelista of riverview Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Ronaldo Valdez of Sitio Muzon Farmers Cooperative, Zenaida Abano of Sta. Cecilia Multi-Purpose Cooperative and Felix Villena of Ugnayang magsasaka sa Kaunlaran.
http://businessmirror.com.ph/index.php/news/economy/2186-senate-probers-order-arrest-of-rice-traders-linked-to-p500-m-subic-smuggling-case
Clark is gradually becoming famous for its dining scene. World-class fine dining restaurants, cozy family resto bars and pubs as well as comfortable wine bars are available in Angeles City Clark Pampanga. Wine shops like Clark Wine Center offers exciting shopping for wine lovers coming to buy wine in Clark Freeport.
Tourists and local residents visiting Clark Pampanga for vacation, leisure or business can contact Hotel Clark Philippines for information and assistance in booking accommodation and dining needs. Traffic flow of Angeles City Clark Philippines can be very seasonal, typical busy months being February through June, then the November and December. Hotel rooms are far less than Manila so advanced bookings are strongly recommended. Because Clark and Angeles Pampanga are conveniently accessible through the North Luzon Expressway, weather does not affect this city as much the others in Philippines. Subic is linked to Clark via the ScTex. Clark has its own international airport called DMIA.
Even tourists and business travelers staying in hotels in Philippines Angeles City take time off from nightlife, bars and other city entertainment to enjoy a relaxing day in leisure at famous beach resort in Clark Freeport Pampanga. Many visitors also come to Clark to play golf in one of the best golf courses in Pampanga. Pampanga is home to some of the finest golf courses outside of Manila.
Clark is fast gaining the reputation from frequent travelers as a highly recommended tourist destination as well as a wonderful location and vacation spots for residents of Manila and Subic.
Families are also looking for places near Manila with white sand beaches in convenient location easily accessible from Manila. Many travelers look to the north for places to swim and relax with children and friends
For inquiries and bookings, Please click here to contact Clearwater Resort for inquiries and reservations now
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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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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:
http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com
http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com
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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