DISTURBING, if not surprising, is the report that Quezon City councilors Roderick Paulate and Francisco Calalay Jr. were ordered suspended by the Office of the Ombudsman for six months without pay for having some 60 ghost employees on the City Hall’s payroll.
Based on the Field Investigation Office’s (FIO) report, the persons holding job order contracts from the offices of Paulate and Calalay were fictitious, had no birth records in the National Statistics Office, were not registered voters and had not secured NBI clearances. Worse, they were reportedly not known in the barangays where they claim to live and their addresses turned out to be false.
Aside from the criminal complaints for graft and malversation of public funds filed against the two, administrative charges for grave misconduct, serious dishonesty and falsification of official documents were also lodged against Paulate and Calalay, along with their liaison officers.
The same FIO report disclosed that Paulate maintained 30 ghost employees, while Calalay had 29, from January to November 2010, with Paulate releasing P1.12 million in salaries, while Calalay had disbursed P2.175 million. It was also reported that disbursement of the salaries was made possible through submission of bogus personal data sheets and payrolls.
This malpractice may be replicated in other cities in Metro Manila as well as in other local government units in the country and this may be possible with the collusion of, say, auditors and treasurers or paymasters.
I know personally the existence of ghost employees in one LGU and at one time, the mayor upbraided the person responsible and sternly admonished her but I wonder why she is still around heading, of all departments, one that has to do with personnel.
Ghost employees, ghost purchases, ghost biddings and ghost infrastructure projects. All of these exist in some corrupt government offices and the crusading President should task his men to go after the grafters at the grassroot levels.
Along with ordinances banning motorcycles with loud, noisy and irritating sounds, local government units should implement anti-smoke belching laws or ordinances on drivers of vehicles which emit harmful fumes. This task should be done by elements of the
Land Transportation Office and, by extension, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, both agencies being tasked with overseeing emission tests on vehicles submitted for registration, particularly at the LTO. When nobody is looking from these two agencies, several smoke-belching vehicles have been seen plying the streets and causing damage to public health. While I laud the men of LTO who are zealous in apprehending colorum vehicles, they should also check on smoke belchers. By the way, what has happened to the monitoring of emission testing centers? Are they now in cahoots with colorum vehicles or plainly sleeping on the job?
While at it, the law or ordinance against smoking in public places and vehicles should also be strictly implemented and violators should be imposed the fines and imprisonment penalty, or both. Again, when no enforcer is looking or in plain sight, hardheaded drivers and individuals blatantly violate the anti-smoking law thinking that they are not being apprehended anyway. This ningas kugon mentality should be curtailed pronto.
This one should be looked into by the Angeles City Health Office and the Office of the Mayor of Angeles City. In my visit to my balae’s house last week in Barangay Margot, I noticed a vacant lot fronting my kumpadre’s house at Sampaguita Street main road which used to contain a barangay health center but which has been demolished, according to my balae, for some reasons may be only known to the barangay’s chief Noemi M. Ocampo and probably, to some kagawads. My balae, Nardo de Guzman, a teacher at nearby Tacondo Elementary School and a prominent resident of Barangay Margot, intimated to me that the lot on which the now defunct barangay health center used to stand is being acquired, if not acquired yet, by a prominent person resident of Margot and a brother of a likewise prominent contractor with an American-sounding surname.
My argument to pareng Nardo was: the welfare of the residents of Barangay Margot should be put way above those of private needs and interests, so the health center building should have been maintained and not altogether demolished in favor of one private individual. Can Mayor Edgardo “Edpam” Pamintuan look into this matter, please?
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Some local employers provided residents of Northville 16, Atlu Bola, Mabalacat access to job opportunities on Friday, May 11. Despite the long trek to the job fair site, the following sent their representatives to interview the job seekers: Sutherland Global Services, NCO Philippines, Gain Manpower, Metro Gaisano, Faith in God, Starboard Manpower, Horizon Powder Coating, Visondyna and Magnapeak. As usual, the multi-sectoral unit, in coordination with Peso Mabalacat headed by this writer, together with Virgie Miranda, Elaine, Irish and Danica, helped in the activity. The unit is headed by Gerry Dayrit and was assisted by Vidal Busa, Rudy Adrias, Pilo Bondoc, the Northville 16 Homeowners Association headed by its president Amando Manalo and volunteers from the Phi Beta Rho.
Thanks to all of you!
Onward to Mabalacat City. I was given by Municipal Administrator Rosan S. Paquia a copy of the transmittal letter of Marilyn B. Barua-Yap, Secretary General of the Senate, dated April 24, 2012 and which letter forwarded House Bill 4736, entitled: An Act Converting the Municipality of Mabalacat in the Province of Pampanga into a Component City to be known as Mabalacat City, to President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III.
Likewise, on Friday, a letter was forwarded to the President graciously thanking him for his favorable consideration and approval of the city hood bill. If he does sign it, then preparations are underway for the plebiscite, expected to be June or July this year. After that, it will be all rejoicing by the people of Mabalacat led by Mayor Boking and assisted by Rosan Paquia, Roger Tanglao, Myrna Ocampo and, of course, Jun Magbalot. The people behind the Technical Working Group should not be left out, including this writer, Paquia and the ailing Ted David.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/opinion/2012/05/13/pangan-ghosts-221250

Some of the good resorts in Pampanga offer clean and safe outdoor facilities for Manila families to bring their children along for a nice picnic ideal as a form of family bonding. Clearwater is one of the best hotels in Clark Pampanga that offer outdoor picnic spots and facilities that are suitable for teambuilding and other corporate and social events near Manila. This is also one of the best resorts in Pampanga for family bonding, anniversaries and other celebrations. This hotel in Clark is also one of the best resorts near Manila for families to relax, unwind and enjoy the outdoor facilities of this popular resort in Clark Philippines. Clearwater appears frequently on the top of a list of the best hotels in Pampanga. Wedding pictures can be taken in one of the beautiful resorts near Manila for a wedding album. This hotel in Clark is also a favorite holiday destination near Manila during Holy Week, Easter, Christmas and New Year holidays.

Philippines wedding planners and wedding reception caterers recommend Clark Philippines as this year’s premier destination for beach weddings and garden receptions. Wedding couples in Philippines no longer prefer traditional indoor venues and hotel ballrooms for wedding receptions in Manila, Angeles City, Subic and Clark Freeport.

Selecting a good and safe event venue in Philippines is not that easy. Many public event venues in resort hotels in Philippines can’t deliver assurances of safety and security. This exposes corporate and private events to risks that are not acceptable to event organizers in Philippines.

This exclusive hotel in Angeles Philippines is a place of leisure that is. The resort has the perfect ambience for a romantic beach wedding and a garden style wedding reception, exactly the kind of wedding venue we have been looking for to get married in the Philippines. Angeles City is near Clark Philippines and just 90 minutes from Manila. 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.

Garden style wedding reception can take place within a few meters from the beach of this hotel in Clark Philippines so guests and observe the ceremony at the comfort of their seats on the table.

Clearwater is a highly recommended and most frequently visited private resort in Pampanga. This Clark hotel is a famous private resort outside Manila for corporate planning because of its exclusivity.

It is important to visitor that the family feels safe in a hotel in Angeles Philippines. That is a main reasons that we choose to stay in this hotel in Clark Pampanga outside of Manila Philippines. Many don’t like the hotels in Subic or some of the hotel in Angeles City Pampanga. This highly recommended hotel in Angeles city Clark Philippines does not make them comfortable and secure.

For reservations, comments and inquiries,

Clearwater Resort & Country Club
Creekside Road corner of Centennial Road,
Central Business District, Clark Freeport Zone,
Pampanga, Philippines 2023

Tel: (045)599-5949 0917-520-4403 0922-870-5177

Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay

http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Getting to this hotel in Clark Philippines
After entering Clark Freeport from Subic, Manila, Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along Clark’s main highway MA Roxas, passing Clark’s largest wine shop called Clark Wine Center on your right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, you will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on your right just 200m down. Traffic in Clark Philippines is light so it should be quite easy for get to this hotel in Clark Philippines.

For inquiries and bookings, click here to contact Clearwater Resort now

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:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

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.
http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

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.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

For jobs and business investment opportunities in the Philippines please visit http://www.yilp.com

MANILA, Philippines – Hosted by immigration lawyer and community leader Lourdes “Attorney Lou” Santos Tancinco and Eric Quizon,
Pusong Pinoy Sa Amerika (The Heart of the Filipinos In America)
airs its seventh season on GMA Pinoy TV.
Pusong Pinoy Sa Amerika is a 30-minute program that educates, inspires and informs its viewers on issues that affect Filipino immigrants in the US. “Because immigration matters can be very complex and confusing, our aim is to make the law accessible to the ordinary viewer by explaining it in layman’s terms,” says Attorney Lou.
Pusong Pinoy sa Amerika was first launched in 2006. After hundreds of cases tackled in the last six seasons, the program still discovers new cases and issues that are worthy to make up season seven’s fresh new episodes.
The new season brings back hope to those who are facing family separation to innocent victims of fraud, and to those who wish to return after deportation.
Meanwhile, among those who will be featured in Iba Ang Pinoy segment are California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil Sakauye, journalist Ben Pimentel, chef-entrepreneur Gil Payumo and Señor Sisig’s Evan Kidera, among others.
The Visa 101 mini immigration series, on the other hand, illustrates how a Filipino child who is in need of a permanent home may be adopted by a US citizen couple. It tells the story titled Akin Ka Na Lang which is about a Fil-Am couple who adopts a child relative from the Philippines through the Hague Adoption Convention process.
Joseph Francia, VP and head of Operations for GMA International, tells they are delighted with the success of Pusong Pinoy sa Amerika. “It is with much pride that we share the success of the program with our kababayan here in the Philippines and in the US. Pusong Pinoy sa Amerika has been on GMA Pinoy TV for several years now, and has enjoyed loyal viewership among the Pinoys living abroad. We anticipate that even more Filipinos will be inspired by the fresh stories that will be featured in this new season,” he adds.
Pusong Pinoy Sa Amerika, directed by Bernardo Bernardo and with the special participation of Louella Albornoz Angeles, is a co-production of Tancinco Law Offices and GMA Pinoy TV. It airs Sundays.
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=70&articleId=806773

Some of the good resorts in Pampanga offer safe outdoor venues for events such as team building and company outings. Function room for meetings and seminars is also available in this popular resort in Clark Philippines. Outdoor activities favored by event organizers for team building near Manila include swimming, boating, kayak, fishing, camping, cookout, bonfire and picnic. Clearwater is one of the hotels in Pampanga that offers good outdoor venues for events like team building and company outings. In fact, many event planners consider Clearwater Resort to be the best event venue near Manila and certainly the best hotel in Clark Philippines for outdoor functions and events as well as meetings and seminars also. 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.

Generally regarded as is a place of leisure and the best hotel in the North near Manila as well as the top beach resort in Clark, Clearwater maintains a consistent standard with respect to products and services. This hotel in Pampanga may not be a 5-star resort but visitors from Manila going to Angeles City and Clark Freeport regard Clearwater as the number one location for family outings, leisure destination as well as the best event venue for company outings, weddings and other events.

Comparison of crime rates between Philippines Angeles City and Clark Pampanga sheds light on the difference between the twin cities of Pampanga. Regular guests of Angeles City Hotels begin to migrate on base into hotels inside Clark Philippines not only for peace and quiet but peace of mind and a sense of safety and security.

To many visitors from Manila, a good hotel in Pampanga must be located in a city that is safe, clean and not so noisy. This hotel in Clark Philippines really fits those criteria.

Where to stay in Clark, Philippines?

Pampanga’s Clearwater is generally regarded as the best private resort in Clark, Philippines. This beach hotel is the most frequently visited private resort outside Manila for corporate planning because of its exclusivity. Clearwater is one of the best hotel in Clark and the resort is a very popular venue for rest and relaxation especially for golfers after a round of golf at one of the best golf courses near Manila. 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.

Guests enjoy spending time relaxing in leisure at Frolic Garden of this hotel in Clark Pampanga. There is a special feeling in this hotel in Clark Philippines makes you slow down and enjoy the ambience. Children like playing in the Family Cove of this Clark resort hotel. Hotel guests prefer Clark over Angeles City, Subic or hotel in Manila. This hotel in Clark Philippines has style and character. Guests often come back again to relax and enjoy the beautiful ambience of this hotel in Clark Pampanga.

For reservations, comments and inquiries,

Clearwater Resort & Country Club
Creekside Road corner of Centennial Road,
Central Business District, Clark Freeport Zone,
Pampanga, Philippines 2023

Tel: (045)599-5949 0917-520-4403 0922-870-5177

Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 633-1566 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay or Kristine

http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Getting to this hotel in Clark Philippines
After entering Clark Freeport from Subic, Manila, Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along Clark’s main highway MA Roxas, passing Clark’s largest wine shop called Clark Wine Center on your right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, you will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on your right just 200m down. Traffic in Clark Philippines is light so it should be quite easy for get to this hotel in Clark Philippines.

For inquiries and bookings, click here to contact Clearwater Resort now

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:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

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.
http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

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.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

For jobs and business investment opportunities in the Philippines please visit http://www.yilp.com

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, May 13 (PNA) — The provincial government has urged the National Food Authority (NFA) to consider establishing ‘palay’ buying stations in the strategic areas of the province to assist farmers in marketing their produce especially this coming rainy season.
Governor Lilia Pineda said that she would like to assure the farmers that they were exhausting all possible strategies to further increase their income and food production in the province.
Pineda also reiterated that the development of agriculture is one of the priority thrusts of her administration.
In fact, she said that last year, some 12,000 bags of certified seeds worth P14 million were distributed to farmers in various municipalities of the province.
Records show that of the total agricultural area of the province, 53,644 hectares are planted with rice, 11,433 hectares with corn and 2,622 hectares with vegetables. About 6,536 hectares are devoted to orchard while 34,466 hectares are fishponds.
More than 32,000 individuals in the province are rice farmers who reported a total of 4,562,400 cavans of palay harvested last planting season.
It can be be noted that earlier, Mayor Jerry Pelayo asked NFA Administrator Lito Banayo to authorize the municipality of Candaba to establish a “palay” buying stations.
Initial reports have it that only local traders are getting benefit at the expense of the farmers.
With this, Pelayo said the farmers were left with no choice but to sell the “palay” to these traders.
http://positivenewsmedia.com/blog/2012/05/pampanga-gov-wants-nfa-to-establish-more-palay-buying-stations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pampanga-gov-wants-nfa-to-establish-more-palay-buying-stations

Good picnic spots can be found in some of the best resorts in Pampanga. The good resorts and hotels in Clark Philippines offer safe and clean outdoor facilities for family bonding and picnics. For many reasons Manila families and residents of Angeles City Pampanga as well as Subic and Baguio consider Clearwater as one of the best resorts in Pampanga and certainly the best hotel in Clark Philippines. Guests of this child friendly resort in Clark Pampanga often relax and unwind by the beautiful lake and beach. Hotel accommodation is also available here in this resort in Clark. Function room for meetings and seminars is also available in this popular resort in Clark Philippines. This hotel in Clark is also a favorite holiday destination near Manila during Holy Week, Easter, Christmas and New Year holidays.

Families with small children prefer outdoor resort in Manila clean and safe place in Pampanga Clark to bring kids to relax and unwind. Highly recommended resort for family reunion near Manila is Clearwater Lake Hotel Clark Pampanga.

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. Clearwater is one of the best hotel in Clark and the resort is a very popular venue for rest and relaxation especially for golfers after a round of golf at one of the best golf courses near Manila. Clark is home to some of the best golf courses in Pampanga.

Residents or Manila travel out of town to head north to Pampanga to relax, unwind and spend a few nights in the new hotel rooms situated right on the lake of Clearwater Resort in Clark Airbase. Many visitors and tourists enjoy the feeling of waking up by the lake. The sunrise produces a spectacular sight with the sunlight reflection on the calm surface of the three-hectare fresh water lake of this famous resort in Clark. This hotel in Clark Philippines is generally considered by Manila residents to be a good and safe destination and vacation spot for family trips in Pampanga.

The Lake House is a cluster of two medium-sized deluxe twin rooms, a deluxe single room and a one-bedroom suite and adjoins one of the twin rooms making it a good choice of lodging for bug families. The Lake House is becoming a very popular choice of accommodation for vacation rentals as well as weekend getaways from Manila. It is located near the reception and the alfresco Clearwater Breakfast Garden and Café.

Top rated destination for family reunion, bonding, retreat, picnic and getaway out of town from Manila is Clearwater Beach Resort; frequently visited spots are lake, picnic grounds; water sports, boating, swimming, kayak, camping. The private resort’s child friendly facilities are attractive to Manila residents and family tourists also.

Located inside the ring of the lazy river is one of the largest herb gardens in North Luzon. The Herb Garden of this private resort in Pampanga also serves as an event venue for company outings, family picnics, team building and other outdoor corporate and social functions. The river provides a high degree of privacy for this venue making it an attractive option for wedding planners to consider the Herb Garden Picnic Grounds as a possible choice for garden style wedding receptions also.

What really defines the ambience and lifestyle of this private outdoor resort in Clark is its spacious picnic grounds. The largest one is called the Brunello Garden which can easily accommodate functions and events for 3000 or more. Being several hectares in area, this amenity of Clearwater Resort is frequently visited for family picnics. Visitors from Manila travel to Clark to unwind and relax underneath old Acacia trees in the Brunello Gardens. This is one way for stressed out city residents to spend quality time in a leisure laidback pace.

Quiet place for rest and relaxation near Manila, in Subic, Angeles City Pampanga and Clark Philippines is something that residents of Manila travelling to the north for a short getaway are looking for.

For reservations, comments and inquiries,

Clearwater Resort & Country Club
Creekside Road corner of Centennial Road,
Central Business District, Clark Freeport Zone,
Pampanga, Philippines 2023

Tel: (045)599-5949 0917-520-4403 0922-870-5177

Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay

http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Getting to this hotel in Clark Philippines
After entering Clark Freeport from Subic, Manila, Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along Clark’s main highway MA Roxas, passing Clark’s largest wine shop called Clark Wine Center on your right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, you will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on your right just 200m down. Traffic in Clark Philippines is light so it should be quite easy for get to this hotel in Clark Philippines.

For inquiries and bookings, Youmay click here to contact Clearwater Resort for inquiries and reservations

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:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

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.
http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

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.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

For jobs and business investment opportunities in the Philippines please visit http://www.yilp.com

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — The intensified efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to educate and train its soldiers on the protection of Human Rights and adherence to the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and Rule of Law continue to pay off with zero Human Rights Violation (HRV) recorded for the first four months of 2012.
The AFP Human Rights Office (HRO) has been tasked to verify HRV reports involving military personnel that were referred to the Commission on Human Rights (CHR).
To address these circumstances, the AFPHRO created a Board of Inquiry (BOI) that was also replicated down to the battalion levels to conduct investigations that would validate the reports of the CHR.
The findings of the BOI revealed that all of the referred HRV cases tagging military personnel were only accusation and did not produce sufficient evidence against AFP soldiers.
The alleged HRV reports and complaints that the CHR has received covering the period from July 2010 to March 2012 totaled to 84 wherein the perpetrators are believed to be members of the military. Of this number, 15 were dismissed, while the rest are for filing of cases, further evaluation and/or investigation.
The AFPHRO has vowed to maintain its close coordination with the Commission on Human Rights to reconcile the numbers of alleged HRVs recorded by both parties.
AFPHRO is not taking these reports hands down, and is continuously acquiring the case information of CHR’s reports to further conduct investigations that would prove the veracity of the said HRV cases.
The AFP, at the same time, will not tolerate human rights violation within its ranks, and will continue to apply the rule of law toward any soldier at all times whether on duty or off duty.
Any soldier who will be involved in any misconduct or malpractice will be dealt with through the military justice system, but the AFP is not a prosecutory body and it can only go as far as undertaking disciplinary actions such as dismissal from military service and privileges.
Once an involved soldier goes outside military bounds, the final say will come from the higher civilian court which will undergo due process of law.
“The AFPHRO’s intensified efforts form part in the significant development in the AFP’s advocacy to promote and protect the Human Rights and adherence to the IHL,” said Colonel Domingo J. Tutaan, HRO chief.
Since its creation in 2007, the office has been consistent in its campaign programs pertaining to HR, IHL, and the Rule of Law. This is reflected in the advocacy lectures and seminars about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and other international human rights bills.
The AFPHRO is also very active in teaching AFP personnel assigned in garrisons and in the field about local laws such as the RA 9851 or the Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide, and Other Crimes Against Humanity; RA 9745 or the Anti-Torture Act of 2009; RA 7438 or the act defining the rights of arrested, detained or persons under custody as well as the duties of the arresting, detaining and investigating officers; and Rule 113 under the Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure.
Consistent with the whole-of-nation and multi-stakeholder principles of the Internal Peace and Security Plan Bayanihan, the AFPHRO has been closely coordinating with other government agencies, human rights advocacy groups and local government units to spread the military’s advocacy on Human Rights.
“We have been presenting to the civilians what we are doing to educate and train our personnel in order to prevent and stop violations and malpractices on our part,” Tutaan said.
Just last month, the AFPHRO conducted a series of advocacy and training seminars in all AFP area commands and Philippine Navy units in the field.
The seminars are focused on raising the awareness as well as informing soldiers about the principles of the Comprehensive Agreement on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law.
It also teaches the soldiers about the proper process of filing complaints against the enemies who committed violations of this agreement.
“We will also be conducting non-formal education training by means of our mobile training team together with the International Committee of the Red Cross and Philippines–Monitoring Committee. Our target is the soldiers and Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGUs) in the field particularly the different divisions and patrol bases of the Philippine Army,” Tutaan said.
“We will be training all the military trainers concerned and detachment commanders in our purpose of informing them, as well as for them to conduct day-to-day informal talks with their personnel about the protection of HR and adherence to IHL as their prime concern in all of their undertakings, combatant or not,” Tutaan added.
The awareness of soldiers together with the support and cooperation of other stakeholders contributed to the dwindling numbers of HRVs. This has brought the AFPHRO to come up with more programs and proposed mechanisms ahead that would further enhance AFP’s approach on dealing with HRV cases.
In fact, HR courses and modules are being taught as pre-entry courses to civilians who intend to join the military. This is also done in military schooling and is taught at the AFP Command and General Staff College, one of AFP’s premier training institutions tasked to train senior leaders and key officers who are about to take or assume command and sensitive staff positions in the AFP.
“What we really want is for each and every soldier to take deep into their heart what really is Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, and truly understand and apply it to all of their undertakings,” Tutaan said.
“We believe that every Filipinos deserve a safe and secure environment to live in, where progress and development thrives. This is why the Armed Forces of the Philippines, as embodied in our IPSP Bayanihan, has been continuously intensifying its advocacy on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law within our ranks so that our soldiers will perform better and more efficiently their duties and responsibilities in maintaining peace and stability in our country,” AFP Chief of Staff General Jessie Dellosa said.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2012/05/13/army-rights-advocacy-paying-zero-violations-2012-221253

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 best getaway destination vacation spot near Manila convenient safe and accessible is Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark Pampanga.

Highly recommended by travel guides as the best private resort in Pampanga, Clearwater Resort in Clark Philippines also offers beach and lake venues for company outings and family picnics. This outdoor resort hotel also offers several beautiful venues for beach wedding and garden receptions. No wonder this private resort in Angeles City Clark Pampanga is frequently visited by wedding couples for prenuptial photo shoot.

Travelers going north to Clark Pampanga frequently look for enjoyable hotel for family bonding during summer vacation in the Philippines. Many visitors to Angeles City, Pampanga Clark Philippines prefer to stay in private resorts located in a secure and safe destination. Staying in a private place makes it possible to enjoy a peaceful holiday with no stress. No wonder many tourists rate Clearwater Resort as the best day-trip destination for a summer getaway, a vacation and a place to celebrate special occasion also.

Travel guides and tourists destination listings unveil top picks for best resorts and hotels near Manila in the north. The most popular and frequently visited top pick destination for visitors to unwind and relax is Clearwater Resort located in Pampanga Angeles City, Clark Philippines. This famous hotel resort best getaway destination vacation spot near Manila convenient safe and accessible is Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark Pampanga. This beach and lake resort is frequently visited by Manila families with children on a getaway to go swimming and camping, or a picnic, fishing and some quality time for family bonding. Golf is one of the most popular sports in Clark Philippines because here one can find some of the best golf courses in Pampanga.

Quiet place for rest and relaxation near Manila, in Subic, Angeles City Pampanga and Clark Philippines is something that residents of Manila travelling to the north for a short getaway are looking for. Clearwater is one of the best hotel in Clark and the resort is a very popular venue for rest and relaxation especially for golfers after a round of golf at one of the best golf courses near Manila. Clark is home to some of the best golf courses in Pampanga.

For reservations, comments and inquiries,

Clearwater Resort & Country Club
Creekside Road corner of Centennial Road,
Central Business District, Clark Freeport Zone,
Pampanga, Philippines 2023

Tel: (045)599-5949 0917-520-4403 0922-870-5177

Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay

http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Getting to this hotel in Clark Philippines
After entering Clark Freeport from Subic, Manila, Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along Clark’s main highway MA Roxas, passing Clark’s largest wine shop called Clark Wine Center on your right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, you will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on your right just 200m down. Traffic in Clark Philippines is light so it should be quite easy for get to this hotel in Clark Philippines.

For inquiries and bookings, Youmay click here to contact Clearwater Resort for inquiries and reservations

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:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

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.
http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

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.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

For jobs and business investment opportunities in the Philippines please visit http://www.yilp.com

PORAC — The Municipal Government of Porac is set to install solar-powered lamp posts in main thoroughfares of strategic barangays here.
This was disclosed by Councilors Ludi Muli and Gilbert Santos, majority floor leader and chairman of the committee on appropriations of the Municipal Coucil, respectively, during a meeting with the town’s barangay captains over the weekend.
Muli said the energy-saving lampposts will be installed in main avenues and roads from Barangay Sta. Cruz all the way up to Barangay Manibaug.
“These lampposts will be installed in strategic barangays with vital thoroughfares. Not only will we be using green energy on these that protects the environment but will also help our barangays save on electricity. We will start installing them soonest at Barangay Sta. Cruz then onwards to Manibaug,” he said.
Santos, for his part, told Sun.Star Pampanga that the Municipal Government has sufficient funds, although he did not disclose exactly how much would be spent for the solar-powered lampposts.
“It will actually be a one-time expense and investment. There would be huge savings for barangays in return since the solar-powered lampposts are almost maintenance-free, except for the bulbs and the batteries which have a shelf life of five years, more or less. This will be one of our legacies to Poraqueños when we leave the halls of the Sangguniang Bayan (Municipal Council),” he said.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2012/05/13/porac-install-solar-powered-lamps-221257

As Clark becomes a popular holiday and vacation destination for Manila residents as well as tourists from nearby Asian cities, Clearwater Resort welcomes more and more guests to enjoy its outdoor facilities where family bonding takes place frequently. This is one of the good hotels in Pampanga that Manila residents choose to spend their holidays and vacations simply to relax and unwind away from the stress of living and working in a city like Manila. Clearwater appears frequently on the top of a list of the best hotels in Pampanga. This hotel in Clark is regarded by many Manila residents to be one of the best resorts in Pampanga for family bonding, retreats, vacation and holidays. This hotel in Clark is also a favorite holiday destination near Manila during Holy Week, Easter, Christmas and New Year holidays.

Place to go during Holy Week in Philippines is Clearwater Resort in Clark Pampanga near Manila where there are plenty of things to do during Easter Holidays and throughout the whole summer too.

Manila residents, local and foreign tourists visiting Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines frequently visit the famous lake of Clark Freeport to unwind and relax. Families with children organize reunion and retreat in the famous Clearwater Resort.

Travel groups highly recommend Clark Pampanga as safe and clean vacation destination in Philippines. Best private resort in Pampanga is Clearwater, a 13-hectare lake property, child friendly with beach, picnic grounds and small number of cottages. Today, Clark is no longer just a golfer’s paradise, it appears to tourists and visitors who are not just interested to play golf in one of the best golf courses in Pampanga.

Frequently visited private resort in Manila is Clearwater, highly recommended by travel guide for residents of Manila, local and foreign tourists visiting Clark Pampanga for day trip or overnight stay. 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.

Popular beach resort in North Luzon for company outings and family retreats during Holy Week and Easter Holidays this year is Clearwater located in the safe and convenient destination of Pampanga Clark Philippines just 70 minutes from Manila.

Quiet place for rest and relaxation near Manila, in Subic, Angeles City Pampanga and Clark Philippines is something that residents of Manila travelling to the north for a short getaway are looking for.

For reservations, comments and inquiries,

Clearwater Resort & Country Club
Creekside Road corner of Centennial Road,
Central Business District, Clark Freeport Zone,
Pampanga, Philippines 2023

Tel: (045)599-5949 0917-520-4403 0922-870-5177

Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay

http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Getting to this hotel in Clark Philippines
After entering Clark Freeport from Subic, Manila, Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along Clark’s main highway MA Roxas, passing Clark’s largest wine shop called Clark Wine Center on your right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, you will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on your right just 200m down. Traffic in Clark Philippines is light so it should be quite easy for get to this hotel in Clark Philippines.

For inquiries and bookings, Youmay click here to contact Clearwater Resort for inquiries and reservations

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:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

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.
http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

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.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

For jobs and business investment opportunities in the Philippines please visit http://www.yilp.com