SCADC thanks JICA for container traffic study fund

CLARK FREEPORT–The Subic-Clark Alliance Development (SCAD) Council on Friday expressed thanks to Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for funding a comprehensive study aimed at decongesting the Manila ports by diverting container traffic to Subic and Batangas ports.
“The study points to how both Subic and Batangas ports can increase their utilization given the available shipment volumes that only needs consolidation and the measures necessary to make them competitive with the Manila ports,” said SCAD Council Chairman FelicitoPayumo, who is now eyeing a congressional seat representing Bataan.
Payumo said that there would have been less pressure on the SBMA now “had the previous SBMA (Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority) administration utilized the 10-year grace period to promote and market the Subic container port.” The SBMA is the owner of New Container Terminals 1 and 2 located inside the Subic freeport.
It was on Payumo’s watch as SBMA chairman and administrator that the two Subic container terminals were conceptualized and designed, with a loan package coming from Japan Bank for International Cooperation, JICA’s precursor. Incidentally, JICA also funded the Batangas port.
Payumo recalled that at that time the SBMA “had the winning bid price lower than the government agency estimate, notwithstanding the restricted loan for the project,” adding that, “It only shows that competitive bid results can be obtained if real competition is let to play.”
The records of the bid showed that Penta consortium submitted a bid of P5.22 billion, about P1.766 billion lower than the government estimate, and about P363 million lower than its competitor’s (Toyo Construction’s) bid.
Meantime, the SCAD Council also sounded the call for stronger organizational linkage among Subic, Manila and Batangas ports even as it expressed strong support for the formation of a high-level inter-agency Greater Capital Region Ports Development Council, a proposed group to synchronize their development, operations and investment plans. The proposal is contained in a JICA-funded study aimed at decongesting Manila ports by diverting container cargoes to Subic and Batangas ports.
Payumo said the proposed high-level inter-agency council, to be organized like a cluster, would advance these ports’ interests and draw up certain policies promoting their sustainable competitive advantage.
Aside from recommending a strong organizational linkage among the ports, the study, which JICA shared with SCAD Council early this month, also prescribed pricing and promotional incentive strategies for Batangas and Subic ports as well as “rescheduling” in South Harbor’s and MICP’s capacity-expansion investment plans.
Overcrowded container yards in Manila International Container Port (MICP) and in South Harbor prompted port authorities to call for the expansion of MICP’s Berth 6 and for the conversion of South Harbor’s Pier 9. On the other hand, the JICA-funded study says “port capacity utilization in 2011 at Batangas was 4.2 percent and Subic, 5.6 percent.” ●Marna D. Del Rosario
http://www.headlinegl.com/scadc-thanks-jica-for-container-traffic-study-fund/

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. One of the best resorts in Pampanga is Clearwater which is located in Clark. This resort in Pampanga offers good picnic spots near Manila.

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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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.

Family Bonding by the famous lake of Clark Pampanga

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3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
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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.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

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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)