Supreme Court to hear petitions to stop impeachment trial

Tuesday, January 17, 2012
ALL five petitions asking the Supreme Court (SC) to stop the Senate’s impeachment proceedings against the Chief Justice will be discussed on Tuesday.
The High Tribunal will resume a full-court session and it is expected to rule on whether to grant the common petition seeking a temporary restraining order (TRO) on the Senate impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona.
The High Court may consolidate the five cases, ask respondents to file comments, and set cases for oral arguments.
Corona will inhibit himself in the Tribunal’s deliberations, SC spokesman and court administrator Jose Midas Marquez said.
The five petitions were separately filed by tax informer Danilo Lihaylihay; former Integrated Bar of the Philippines president Vicente Millora; lawyers Vladimir Cabigao; Oliver Lozano; and the group of Homobono Adaza and Allan Paguia.
Almost all the petitions cited the lack of verification, saying 188 complainants from the House of Representatives signed the complaint without reading it.
For their part, Adaza and Paguia said the Senate abused its discretion when it accepted the “unverified” complaint and set the impeachment complaint for trial.
Speaking to reporters, Corona lead counsel Serafin Cuevas said Corona may still perform his duties and functions as chief magistrate and need not take a leave of absence while his impeachment is being heard by the Senate.
“Hindi po, wala pong obligasyon and hindi tinatakda sa Saligang Batas o sa kahit na anong batas na nagsasaad na kailangan niyang mag-leave,” he said. (JCV/Sunnex)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2012/01/17/supreme-court-hear-petitions-stop-impeachment-trial-200939

As Manila becomes more congested and pollution becomes frustratingly intolerable, many families opt to spend a few quality nights and relax in this hotel in Angeles City Clark Pampanga. It is fair to say that YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is known for its faithful rendition of the American suburban lifestyle, all there for the enjoyment of all ages and all members of the family.

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This resort hotel is different from other hotels in Clark Philippines or hotel in Angeles City. This Clark Freeport Hotel has large space for children to play and adults to enjoy some peace and quiet in the picnic grounds near the lake. Clark Philippines is lucky to have such a hotel. Travel agencies think it is also a nice event venue for company outings, wedding, team building and planning session in the Philippines. They don’t think Angeles City, Manila or Subic has event venues like those in this beach resort in Pampanga.

New camping sites and picnic grounds in Philippines are now available for family outings in Philippines at Yats Clearwater Resort & Country Club in Pampanga Angeles City near Manila Philippines. Just bring camping equipment and enjoy the fun and ambience of outdoor living camping in Angeles City Philippines under safe, secured and clean conditions.

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

This breakfast garden café is absolutely the most idyllic restaurant in Angeles City Clark Philippines. You named it right – Clearwater Breakfast Garden and Café. This is exactly what Clark Freeport needs, a nice simple bistro café where one can get good quality breakfast and enjoy the food in peace at leisure pace. This is the best hotel restaurant in Angeles City Clark Philippines and the eggs Benedict as well as American Breakfast and the pancakes are really world-class.

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.

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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

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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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Penro to assist LGUs without MRF

By Charlene Cayabyab
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — Pampanga Environment and Natural Resources Officer Arturo Punzalan said the provincial government is willing to assist local government units in putting up their own materials recovery facility (MRF).
“We can provide them the construction materials they need in putting MRFs for their town,” he said.
Punzalan’s statement was in response to the latest report of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) that six towns in the province failed to build their own MRFs despite the enactment of Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.
Based on the EMB report, the towns of Bacolor, Candaba, Masantol, San Simon, Sasmuan and Sta. Rita do have operating MRFs yet.
“Most of these towns have not yet found a location for their MRF that is safe from flooding during the rainy season,” Punzalan said.
Recently, Punzalan said Bacolor Mayor Jomar Hizon and Candaba Mayor Jerry Pelayo have located possible sites for their respective MRFs.
The other four mayors, Punzalan said, have also coordinated with his office for the creation of their MRFs.
Since Governor Lilia Pineda closely monitored the closure of open dumpsites and the creation of MRFs in the province, Punzalan said waste segregation has improved.
“We have improved in a way that a lot of Kapampangans are now aware of proper waste segregation,” Punzalan said.
Since other towns in the province have their MRFs, garbage being hauled to the Metro Clark Sanitary Landfill in Capas, Tarlac has also decreased.
Punzalan said the provincial government has saved millions of budget for not hauling much garbage to the sanitary landfill.
Published in the Sun.Star Pampanga newspaper on January 17, 2012.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2012/01/17/penro-assist-lgus-without-mrf-201014

Some of the good resorts in Pampanga offer good alternatives to hotel function rooms for seminars, corporate planning and meetings. More and more, Manila event planners prefer to hold planning sessions and meeting out of town in the north where participants can relax and unwind in outdoor facilities of some of the good resorts outside Manila. This way, the meetings can be much more productive as participants get a chance to enjoy the lake, beach and good picnic spots in a good resort in Clark Pampanga between seminars, planning sessions and meetings. Clearwater Resort is generally recognized by event planners as the best event venue in Clark Pampanga. Clearwater appears frequently on the top of a list of the best hotels in Pampanga. 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.

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

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Pampanga leaders lead re-opening of Bacolor hospital

By Ian Ocampo Flora
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
BACOLOR — Pampanga third district Representative Aurelio Gonzales Jr. and Governor Lilia Pineda led the blessing and re-opening of the Ricardo P. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital in its original location here.
The event was attended by Mayor Jose Maria Hizon, provincial board members of Pampanga and other local officials.
The re-opening is part of the commitment of the Provincial Government to finally operate the district hospital to serve indigents of Bacolor and neighboring towns.
The facility was built on a P25-million budget through the initiative of Gonzales, with an additional P27 million for other equipment and materials. According to Gov. Pineda, they have also spent P5 million for the refurbishing of the hospital along with other equipment to make it fit for operational standards.
“Currently we have a 25-bed capacity and we hope to accommodate patients once the permit to operate is in order,” Pineda said.
To recall, the operation of the district hospital was transferred to the Bulaon Resettlement Area in the City of San Fernando after the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo that devastated the town.
Congressman Gonzales said the operation and re-opening of the district hospital is a sign that Bacolor is coming back on its feet after the disaster. He said that the facility is something that can entice more of the original population of the town to return.
“People who resettle here can now feel secure as there is already a hospital that can cater to their health needs. This facility is my commitment to the people of this town and let us also thank Gov. Pineda for facilitating the beefing up of its facilities,” Gonzales said.
Gonzales initiated the construction of the hospital under the Bacolor Rehabilitation Council Act, most popularly known as the “Gonzales Law” in his honor. The BRCA, which was signed by then President Gloria Arroyo in September of 2008, was authored by Gonzales in the lower chamber and sponsored by then Senator Benigno Aquino III, chairman of the Senate committee on local government, in the upper chamber.
Meanwhile, Bacolor Mayor Jomar Hizon expressed optimism that the new facility would soon be operational to better address the health needs of residents of the town.
Published in the Sun.Star Pampanga newspaper on January 17, 2012.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2012/01/17/pampanga-leaders-lead-re-opening-bacolor-hospital-201016

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.

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

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Lawmaker denies accusing Aquino of bribery

Tuesday, January 17, 2012
REPRESENTATIVE Pastor Alcover Jr. of the Anad party-list group denied accusing President Benigno Aquino III of bribing the 188 lawmakers who signed the impeachment complaint against Chief Justice Renato Corona.
In a December 20 Sun.Star Cebu report – Did pro-Corona impeachment legislators get bonuses from Malacañang? – Alcover was quoted as saying: “Gidawat kuno nila kay maayo nalang kuno ipamasko sa ilang constituents. Pagka-bagag nawong mga tawhana (They said they accepted it because they want to give Christmas presents to their constituents. They’re shameless).”
Alcover was pertaining to the alleged P1-million bribe offered by Aquino to each of the 188 House members. Other Cebuano lawmakers who signed the impeachment complaint denied the supposed claim of Alcover.
In a privilege speech Monday, Alcover said the Sun.Star Cebu report was “instantly played up by media in Manila” and his colleagues were quick to react without “checking the facts” and “extending a simple courtesy of calling me up to hear my side.”
Alcover explained that the Sun.Star Cebu report carried the same statements he made in an earlier radio interview with Elias Baquero in the program “Yagyagan” over DYDD, Cebu City.
Ike Durano, station manager of DYRF, supposedly “inflamed” an already “tenuous situation” when he called up and interviewed Bayan Muna Representative Neri Colmenares, one of the impeachment prosecutors, Alcover said.
“Claiming balanced and fair reportage, Durano called me up and took my side on the issue. Practically, in my interview with Durano, I just repeated the very same things that I’ve said during Elias Baquero’s radio program. Immediately after our interview, Durano ranted with expletives and innuendoes accusing me of things I never committed nor possessed in my lifetime,” Alcover said.
“In all that I’ve said in these interviews, there was no mention, whatsoever, nor even finger pointing and accusing President Aquino III of bribing the 188 congressmen,” he said.
Alcover dared House Majority Leader Neptali Gonzales, Representatives Ben Evardone (Eastern Samar), Roger Espina (Biliran), Rene Relampagos (Bohol), and Cesar Sarmiento (Catanduanes) to make good of their threat to have him investigated by the House Committee on Ethics where he may face possible expulsion from the body.
Evardone’s position to have Alcover investigated for “putting Congress, as an institution, and my colleagues in a bad light” have earlier gathered support from several House members and leaders. (Kathrina Alvarez/Sunnex)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2012/01/17/lawmaker-denies-accusing-aquino-bribery-200937

Good hotel accommodation in Clark is available for Manila residents and tourists looking for good resorts in Pampanga for vacations and holidays in Philippines. Clearwater Resort is one of the best resorts in Pampanga that is lauded by Manila residents for its safe and clean outdoor facilities that are perfect for family bonding or for stressed out Manila residents to relax and unwind during a weekend in the north. Many guests of this hotel in Clark Pampanga enjoy fishing in the lake or their fishing pond located next to the outback tents hotel accommodation. Clearwater appears frequently on the top of a list of the best hotels in Pampanga. Function room for meetings and seminars is also available in this popular resort in Clark Philippines.

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

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House leaders to attend Corona trial

Tuesday, January 17, 2012
MANILA — Several House leaders and members who signed the impeachment complaint against Chief Justice Renato Corona are expected to attend the start of the impeachment trial Monday afternoon.
According to Aurora Representative Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, deputy spokesperson of the prosecution panel, House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. and Majority Leader Neptali Gonzales will attend the trial after they formally resume the legislative session in the House of Representatives.
Congress resumes legislative session today, January 16, after coming from a month long break.
Other House members expected to attend are Batanes Representative Henedina Abad, Quezon Representative Irvin Alcala, and Quezon City Representative Jorge Banal.
The prosecution panel earlier said “it’s all systems go” for the trial of the Chief Justice. (Kathrina Alvarez/Sunnex)
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2012/01/16/house-leaders-attend-corona-trial-200815

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.

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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
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Corona lawyer: Don’t belittle objection to ‘unverified’ complaint

Tuesday, January 17, 2012
MANILA–Chief Justice Renato Corona’s critics cannot dismiss his protest of what he considers an invalid impeachment complaint as just a delaying tactic, one of his lawyers said Monday afternoon. His objection is rooted in the Constitution, and not something plucked from the air, lawyer Dennis Manalo told reporters during the run-up to the impeachment trial scheduled later that day.
“This is not something we just made up. It is in the Constitution,” he said, referring to Corona’s motion to have the complaint thrown out for not being “verified,” and therefore, invalid. Corona’s lawyers contend that under Article XI, Section 3 requires a complaints must be verified before it can be filed and then brought to the House in plenary.
The Chief Justice’s lawyers have said that means signatories should have studied the complaint beforehand.
In their motion asking for a preliminary hearing, they cited the Supreme Court’s decision in Lambino v. Commission on Elections, where 6.3 signatures allegedly in support of a “people’s initiative” petition in 2006 to amend the Constitution, were voided. “With only 100,000 printed copies of the petition, it would be physically impossible for all, or a great majority of the 6.3 million signatories to have seen the petition before they signed the signature sheets,” the Supreme Court ruled then.
He said lawmakers who signed the complaint did not get to read, and therefore verify, the complaint, and that that makes the proceedings that impeached him in December invalid.
Prosecutors have called the motion a dilatory tactic, however, saying parties in the House majority had been given copies beforehand, and that there were “numerous” copies for the lawmakers to read at a majority caucus where the complaint was discussed. Iloilo Representative Niel Tupas Jr. has also said the complaint had more than the required one-third of the House membership to be immediately transmitted to the Senate. In their reply to Corona’s motion, they said that even if some lawmakers were unable to study the complaint, they are outnumbered by those who did.
“This is not some shallow protest. This is not just speculation and supposition,” Manalo said in Filipino. (Jonathan de Santos/Sunnex)
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2012/01/16/corona-lawyer-dont-belittle-objection-unverified-complaint-200819

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.

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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

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Clark 2011 exports breach $2-billion mark

By Reynaldo G. Navales
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
CLARK FREEPORT – The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) announced that the value of exports inside this world-class Freeport for 2011 has breached the $2-billion mark, three years earlier than the target date set by the state-owned firm.
CDC president Felipe Antonio B. Remollo said despite an apparent decline in Philippine exports due to a worldwide economic slump last year, Clark-based enterprises were able to ship at least $2.258 billion in exports between January and December 2011.
Comparatively, Remollo said the amount is a remarkable 55-percent increase from the $1.453-billion exports recorded in 2010.
According to Remollo, the $1.573 billion exports from Clark’s electronic sector had helped propel this record surge. This was followed by tire exports at $298 million and garments at $226 million. Manufacturing firms contributed $131 million while aviation-related companies completed the top five exporting sectors with $13 million.
“The country’s export performance may not be altogether bleak as exports of the Clark Freeport Zone exceeded the P2-billion mark a good three years earlier than the target date set by the CDC,” Remollo revealed.
The 2011 record export volume puts CDC on track in attaining the three major performance targets dubbed “3-2-1 Development Roadmap” for Clark where $3 billion is in investments, $2 billion in exports, and 100,000 jobs, which must be achieved by the state-run corporation by the year 2014.
“With these developments in the exports sector, the present trends show that these targets are attainable much earlier than planned,” Remollo said.
Clark’s perennial top exporter, Nanox Philippines, Inc., remains at the top of the CDC’s list with exports of more than $791 million in custom-designed products such as Liquid Crystal Display panels, LCD modules, Monochrome LCDs, and other related electronic parts.
Trailing behind is Phoenix Semiconductor Philippines Corp. (PSPC), a company established only in January 2010 by one of Korea’s leading provider of semiconductor packaging. PSPC exported more than $566 million in electronic parts with DDR3, NAND, Flash Cards and SSD, as well as memory modules for PCs and notebooks.
Last year’s second top exporter, Yokohama Tires Philippines, Inc., is this year’s third largest Clark exporter with over $298 million in tires exports. Notwithstanding the slight drop in ranking, Yokohama’s export value is still 31% higher compared to that of last year.
Two more firms, L&T International and SMK Electronic, complete the list of top five Clark exporters with $145 million and $98 million in garments and electronics exports, respectively.
Moving on to other top performing firms here, HLD Clark Steel Pipe has exported more than $71 million to place sixth on the list of top exporters, a tipoff to the growing significance of the “other manufacturing” sector of Clark. HLD Pipes is a Chinese metal pipe manufacturer which specializes in customized thread end pipes, scaffolding tubes, various weld pipes, and square tubes.
In terms of year-to-year growth, Clark’s “other manufacturing” sector generated the highest rate of increase of 195 percent by exporting $131 million in 2011 compared to only $44 million in the previous year.
Two other firms under this bullish sector, Multi-Tek Fasteners Inc., a Taiwanese firm that is into manufacturing, rethreading, quality checking, repairing, surface treatment, repacking, exporting different types of screws, plugs, sockets, pipes, hubs, fasteners, and other related products, and Aderans Philippines, Inc., a manufacturer of high quality, customized wigs also made strong export contributions.
Other sectors which registered double to triple digit growth rates are Services, Tourism, Aviation-related, Electronics, Tires and Furniture.
Published in the Sun.Star Pampanga newspaper on January 17, 2012.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2012/01/17/clark-2011-exports-breach-2-billion-mark-201017

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

 

Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

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Aquino: World Bank complaint shows another flaw in judiciary

Tuesday, January 17, 2012
PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III said on Monday the alleged misuse of the World Bank (WB) loan alloted for the projects of the Supreme Cout (SC) is another proof that the judicial system is flawed and in need of reform.
In an interview during his engagement in Tarlac, the President said one could not contest that the WB issue is politically motivated since the complainant is an independent foreign party.
“Dagdag pruweba pa ‘yan ‘nung ating mga sinasabing kakulangan o dapat isaayos ng hudikatura,” Aquino said.
Senate finance committee chairman Franklin Drilon filed a resolution calling for the investigation into the alleged WB fund mess stemmed from the aide memoire dated December 28, 2011 sent by WB acting country director Matthew Stephens to Associate Justice Teresita Leonardo de Carpio, chairperson of the Judicial Reform Support Project (JRSP) management committee.
The aide memoire cited alleged “ineligible expenditures, including those incurred outside the agreed procurement plan.”
The WB told the High Court to refund a total of $199,900 (P8.7 million) comprising ineligible expenditures, adding that 70 out of 133 transactions made using the loan meant for the JRSP were not covered by the loan.
A big part of the loan was supposedly used to purchase computers including P2 million worth of laptops for various SC offices. Part of the money was also allegedly used to pay for the airfare of SC officials.
Drilon earlier pressed the importance of investigating the alleged irregularities, saying it “could prejudice the standing and credit-worthiness” of the SC and the entire Philippines before the international financial institutions.
Aquino, on the other hand, believes that the anomaly would not jeopardize other foreign loans granted to the government.
“Palagay ko ‘pag na-rectify ‘yung mga findings nila dito at ma-rectify rin natin ‘yung ating ginagawa sa ating judiciary system ay magiging kaagapay na naman natin sila sa pagpapaganda ng ating hudikatura,” he said.
Asked if someone should be held liable for the alleged fund misuse, he deferred comments, saying it would be better to wait for the investigation of the Commission on Audit. (Jill Beltran/Sunnex)
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2012/01/17/aquino-world-bank-complaint-shows-another-flaw-judiciary-200940

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.

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.

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

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Aquino believes charges vs Corona ‘solid’

Monday, January 16, 2012
PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III on Monday expressed optimism that Chief Justice Renato Corona will be convicted at the Senate trial, noting that charges against the latter are “solid and strong”.
“Palagay ko napaka-solid ‘nung mga charges leveled against the Chief Justice. Ang expectations ko lang ay ‘yung Senado titingnan itong mga akusasyon at huhusgahan ayon doon sa ebidensyang ihaharap at palagay ko napakatibay ng ebidensyang ihaharap,” Aquino said in an interview after the inauguration of D’Luxe Bags Philippines, Inc. in Barangay Sta. Rosa, Concepcion, Tarlac.
The impeachment trial on Corona is set to start at 2 p.m. Monday.
Corona is accused of betrayal of public trust, graft and corruption and culpable violation of the Constitution. He was impeached by the House of Representatives last December 12.
Aquino said he will leave it up to the Chief Justice whether or not he will take a leave of absence during the trial.
Corona earlier vowed to face the impeachment trial saying that only death could make him surrender.
“Bilang isang malayang Pilipino, desisyon po niya kung ano ang gusto niyang gawin sa kanya pong buhay at sa kanyang katungkulan,” the President said, in response to Corona’s remarks.
Asked if he will monitor the trial, he said he has two scheduled meetings in the afternoon one is with Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation and the other one is with Budget Secretary Florencio Abad.
He added that he is preparing for the visit of former Singaporean foreign minister George Yeo, United States Senator John McCain, and Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra this week.
Meanwhile, Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda in a television interview reacted on the speech of Corona hours before the Senate trial saying that there are three persons who are colluding to remove him from office including one who wanted to stop the distribution of the Hacienda Luisita to the farmer-beneficiaries in Tarlac.
The Palace spokesperson said the issue is not about the Hacienda Luisita but the apparent partiality of the Chief Justice in issuing decisions particularly on cases involving former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who appointed him to the High Court. (Jill Beltran/Sunnex)
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2012/01/16/aquino-believes-charges-vs-corona-solid-200825

Each year in February the Philippines hot air balloon festival returns to Clark Pampanga.  Visitors planning to attend this popular event in Clark opt to stay in Clearwater Resort which is considered to be the best hotel in Clark Philippines.  This hotel in Clark is also a favorite holiday destination near Manila during Holy Week, Easter, Christmas and New Year holidays also.  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.   Even during school breaks, families would take their children to enjoy the outdoor facilities of this popular resort in Pampanga which is located quite near to Manila.  

The best getaway destination vacation spot near Manila convenient safe and accessible is Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark 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. 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. Clark Pampanga offers many good resorts and hotels for a short trip out of Manila, and Clearwater is one of the best places to relax and unwind for a weekend getaway or a short holiday in Pampanga.

This private resort in Pampanga is a frequently visited vacation spot outside of Manila. Included in the list of resorts highly recommended for families with children visiting Clark Philippines is Clearwater Resort located conveniently in the central business district of Clark Freeport which is accessible from Manila.

Free internet WIFI access is offered to guests of this famous hotel in Clark Pampanga. Guests can even connect to Internet WIFI service near the white sand beach, by the famous lake of Clark or in any of the picnic grounds around this resort. This hotel in Clark Philippines is generally considered by Manila residents to be a good place for family trips in Pampanga.

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. Private resort is frequently visited during Holy Week and Easter Holidays for residents of Manila travelling out of town on getaway to the north to unwind and relax in outdoor resort.

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

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35 families in Escalante evacuate on landslide fears

Friday, January 13, 2012
THIRTY five families in sitio Baluc, Barangay Malasibog, Escalante City evacuated from their houses because of fear of possible landslides after they noticed that the creeping land fissures in their area stretched to Barangay Paitan and are becoming bigger.
Based on the report of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, the evacuation started in January 10 with 28 families. More families evacuated on January 11.
They evacuated in Malasibog Elementary School and at the ‘Dios na Amahan’ chapel in the barangay proper.
In 2007, sitio Baluc, Barangay Malasibog was declared by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) to be a permanent danger zone but residents after evacuation then returned to go back and stayed at the place.
The latest evacuation was ordered by the Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council of Escalante City which advised the residents to stay away from the area because of the danger posed by the fissures.
Elmer Espeja, in charge of the climate change unit of the Provincial Environment Management Office (Pemo), said that the fissures continue to creep and has become longer. They have already extended up to another barangay.
He said that along with the personnel of the Provincial Disaster Management Program Division, they are holding an actual inspection of the area on Friday. They also reported the matter to MGB which is also expected to send personnel at the area.
Aside from the fissures in Escalante City, Espeja said that they are also set to hold an inspection in an area in Moises Padilla where the same land fissures have been observed in previous years.
The local government of Escalante City has extended rice, noodles, sardines and other food assistance to the displaced families.
Published in the Sun.Star Bacolod newspaper on January 12, 2012.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/local-news/2012/01/12/35-families-escalante-evacuate-landslide-fears-200202

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

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