‘Senate likely to reject High Court intervention’
MANILA (Updated 10:50 a.m.) — Lawyers of Chief Justice Renato Corona should just respect the verdict to be handed down by the Senate impeachment tribunal rather than appeal before the Supreme Court (SC) since senators will likely ignore a ruling overturning conviction, a political analyst said.
According Ramon Casiple, it will be ill-advised if Corona will seek a homecourt decision in case the Senate found him worthy to be removed as magistrate for betrayal of public trust and culpable violation of the Constitution.
“It won’t be wise for them to do so. It will only drag his SC allies into the fray. Besides, the Senate will reject SC jurisdiction being the sole body tasked to try and decide impeachment cases,” he told Sun.Star.
Corona’s lead counsel Serafin Cuevas opened on Sunday the possibility of turning to the High Court for help since the 1987 Constitution is reportedly silent on appeal and the effectivity of the impeachment court decision.
His statement, however, ran contrary to that of SC spokesperson Midas Marquez, who said that Corona has already “surrendered to God’s will.”
He said Corona’s family and supporters are optimistic that the outcome of the voting would be one for his acquittal, especially after he fulfilled his promise to answer all allegations against him “point by point,” and after issuing a waiver to his bank accounts.
The court official said Corona remained at The Medical City in Pasig where he is still recovering after a hypoglycemic attack on Tuesday shortly after delivering his three-hour opening statement in the impeachment court.
“He is now able to rest and sleep better, while doctors continue to monitor his condition,” Marquez said.
Cuevas said Corona will no longer attend the impeachment court’s voting on Tuesday and will just monitor developments either at his hospital bed or at home once he is discharged.
In disagreement with Casiple’s view is lawyer Allan Paguia, one of the six petitioners who earlier asked the Supreme Court to nullify the impeachment proceedings for lack of due process and proper verification of the complaint.
“Jurisdictional issue is already raised in six petitions pending before the SC. Hence, if CJ (Corona) is convicted, it may still be declared void ab initio. That would constitute a constitutional or political crisis, or both (if the SC reverses the Senate decision),” he said in a text message.
Lawyer Vicente Millora, who also sought the junking of the impeachment complaint, agreed.
In a text message, the former president of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) said the Chief Justice may question the guilty verdict by filing a petition for review on certiorari because only the SC “may resolve with finality various legal issues raised at trial.”
Senators are expected to take a vote on Tuesday as they are bound to answer a question whether Corona has committed an impeachable offense in not declaring his dollar and peso bank deposits in his statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN).
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2012/05/28/senate-likely-reject-high-court-intervention-223793
Camping is one of the popular outdoor activities that take place in Clearwater Resort which is generally regarded as one of the best hotels in Clark Philippines. Here in this popular resort in Pampanga there is a safe and clean campsite that comes also with a private campfire ground for a complete camping experience outside of Manila. Guests and families camping at this private resort in Pampanga often enjoy outdoor facilities by the lake, the beach and picnic grounds also. Clearwater Resort is considered by schools, event organizers and social groups as one of the best campsites in the Philippines.
The growing array of hotel resort accommodation, recreation and entertainment facilities, places to unwind and relax, fine dining and family restaurants, bars and pubs makes it increasing easy for tourists and visitors from Manila to spend quality time in a place of leisure in Clark, Pampanga. Clearwater Resort is generally regarded by travel agencies and frequent travelers as one of the best resorts in Pampanga.
To many visitors from Manila, a place of leisure or a good hotel or resort in Pampanga must be located in a city that is safe, clean and not so noisy. Convenience and accessibility are important considerations in choosing a holiday destination in Philippines. Clark Freeport is probably the easiest tourist destination to reach from Manila. Clark also has its own international airport with dozens of daily flights connecting Clark directly with Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Bangkok, Malaysia and South Korea. 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.
Hotels, resorts, vacation rentals, fine dining and family restaurants, bars and pubs, entertainment, nightlife, place of leisure, sports and recreation facilities in Clark and Angeles Pampanga are showcased for the convenience of visitors planning a getaway from Manila or a weekend out of town to relax and unwind in a clean and safe city.
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During holy week, Easter holidays, Christmas, New Year, Halloween and especially the Clark Hot Air Balloon Festival, Manila residents travel out of town to the north to relax and unwind at this famous resort in Pampanga. Clearwater Resort is the hotel in Clark that visitors prefer for family bonding and team building outside of Manila.
Clearwater Resort & Country Club offers several styles of accommodation from US$65 up inclusive of breakfast for two at the beautiful Breakfast Garden Restaurant overlooking the large Clearwater lake and beach. This is a good rendition of the lifestyle that the Americans left behind after they left the Clark Airbase. A good short description of this lifestyle is suburban laid-back slow-paced clean living, very suitable for tourists and guests looking for a way to unwind from the stress of living in Manila.
In a city like Manila, most residents rely on visits to spa and beauty parlor to unwind and relax. But with a short getaway to Angeles City Clark Pampanga one can de-stress by enjoying beautiful outdoor amenities of this beach resort, savoring what nature can offer.
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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, 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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