Agency coordination sought in tree cutting permit issuances

Friday, January 13, 2012
THE issuance of controversial tree cutting permits in the city is a result of poor coordination among agencies.
This was resolved in a meeting between the City Government, Department of Environment and Natural Resources and John Hay Management Corporation Tuesday after reports allegedly by one of John Hay’s top official of indiscriminate issuance of tree cutting permits reached the Office of the President.
Mayor Mauricio Domogan reiterated the City Government has been issuing tree cutting permits only during emergencies when imminent danger of trees falling on residential houses exists.
The mayor showed pictures of several dead trees he ordered for cutting in the city since 2010, while others he ordered due to requests of the Department of Public Works and Highways on road right of way.
He vehemently denied having a hand in the issuance of a tree cutting permit to mall chain SM but said the request passed through proper channels with no less than DENR Secretary Ramon Paje approving the earth-balling of trees.
The tree cutting issue reportedly stemmed from a John Hay official telling the office of the President the mayor has been indiscriminately issuing permits within the Camp John Hay reservation and a pine tree covered portion of Governor Pack Road.
But the mayor said the multi-sector monitoring team, which John Hay Management Corporation is part of, was informed of tree cutting permits within their area including the ones requested by Camp John Hay Development Corporation for the construction of Monet Suites.
Also, according to the complaint received by the Office of the President is that tree cutting was allegedly approved by Domogan in areas included in the John Hay reservation such as Happy Hallow for the completion of the circumferential road.
With this, the mayor said he will issue an Administrative Order calling on the Multi-Sector Monitoring Team to strengthen coordination of DENR and the City Government such that major developments involving the cutting of trees will be in accordance with Executive Order 23 and pass through the DENR secretary. (JM Agreda)
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on January 13, 2012.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/baguio/local-news/2012/01/13/agency-coordination-sought-tree-cutting-permit-issuances-200350

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.

Travel groups recommend Clearwater Resort for this Holy Week and Easter holidays because this hotel resort in Clark Philippines is a private resort that is near Manila and is highly recommended for families with children to relax and unwind in a safe and secure location.

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. 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. This resort in Clark Philippines is generally considered by Manila residents to be a good place for family trips in Pampanga.

Top rated tourist spots and places to see and visit in Clark Philippines include Clearwater Beach Resort Clark Pampanga. It is in this private resort in Pampanga that Manila residents travel out of town on a short getaway to savor the American lifestyle of laidback leisure living by the famous lake of Clark Airbase. 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.

Pampanga Angeles City and Clark Philippines is a popular choice for event organizers and company event planners because it is safe, secure and conveniently accessible from Manila. The short travel time from Manila to Clark means there is more time for participants to enjoy the programs, relax and unwind in the outdoor facilities of this highly recommended resort hotel in Clark.

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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Arroyo tells Aquino: ‘It’s the economy, student!’

Friday, January 13, 2012
MANILA (3rd update 6:13 p.m.) — Despite being under hospital detention for poll sabotage, ex-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has managed to write an essay that took off from a US presidential campaign slogan and, at the same time, scored his successor for “squandering” her administration’s gains.
In her paper entitled “It’s the economy, student!”, the former President-turned-Pampanga-congresswoman lectured President Benigno Aquino III, who was once her economics student in the Ateneo de Manila University, in how to increase employment, improve infrastructure investments, and even how to be a “hands-on” leader.
The title of the nine-page essay seems to be taken from the slogan, “It’s the economy, stupid,” which was used by then-US presidential candidate Bill Clinton to defeat then-President George W. Bush during the 1992 elections.

“A president must work harder than everyone else,” Arroyo said in her paper, which she wrote from October to December 2011. “And no matter what he thinks he was elected to do — even if that includes running after alleged offenders in the past — he must not neglect the bread and butter issues that preoccupy most of our people most of the time: keeping prices down, creating more jobs, providing basic services, securing the peace, pursuing the high economic growth that is the only way to vault our country into the ranks of developed economies.”
Arroyo was served her arrest warrant in November and was transferred to the Veterans Memorial Medical Center where she is under hospital arrest in December.
Her paper was presented to the media by economist Gonzalo Jurado, the former President’s economics professor at the University of the Philippines (UP). Arroyo holds a doctoral degree from the UP School of Economics.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2012/01/12/arroyo-tells-aquino-its-economy-student-200214

Some of the good resorts in Pampanga offer beautiful outdoor picnic grounds that can be used for prenuptial pictorial and wedding photography. Wedding pictures can be taken in one of the beautiful resorts near Manila for a wedding album. Special packages and discount offerings for wedding photography, prenuptial pictorial and other photo-shoot are available at this popular wedding venue in Pampanga. In fact, Clearwater Resort is one of the best resorts in Pampanga that is lauded for its good outdoor garden wedding reception venues. 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.

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

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Bacolodnons enjoined to support Bacolaodiat

Friday, January 13, 2012
BACOLODNONS are enjoined to support and actively participate in the celebration of the seventh Bacolaodiat Festival on January 20-23, according to a resolution authored by Councilor Em Ang and passed by the City Council Wednesday.
Bacolod City will celebrate the 7th Bacolaodiat Festival on January 20-23 to usher in the Chinese New Year.
The Bacolaodiat Festival, which has started in 2006 and is celebrated annually during the Chinese New Year, was originally conceptualized to show support and appreciation to the Filipino-Chinese community for their contributions in the local economy and for sharing their customs and traditions to the residents of the city.
The festival has since then become a major tourism event in the city.
The Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year is considered the most important traditional Chinese holiday among our Filipino-Chinese brothers and usually celebrated with big family gatherings, gift giving, the preparation of symbolic foods and display of festive decorations.
To create a festive atmosphere and to make the celebration more meaningful, all Bacolodnons are enjoined to actively participate and support the activities that have been lined-up during the four-day festival. (CNC)
Published in the Sun.Star Bacolod newspaper on January 12, 2012.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/local-news/2012/01/12/bacolodnons-enjoined-support-bacolaodiat-200200

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.

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

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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Corona won’t quit as impeachment trial nears

Friday, January 13, 2012
CHIEF Justice Renato Corona will use his upcoming impeachment trial to defend his principles and the judiciary despite calls for him to resign to save the nation from a protracted legal proceeding.
Not everyone is given the chance to define one’s character and that his battle had been transformed from a personal one to that being a fight for democracy, Corona told reporters following a mass Wednesday night at the Supreme Court.
“This is an official fight for the judiciary and democracy. If this is just for me, there’s an easy way to solve this predicament but apparently this fight is not just mine alone. We will tell everyone what is appropriate under the Constitution,” he said.

Corona’s statement came after his prosecutors at the House of Representatives maintained that the impeachment complaint had been properly verified, contrary to the manifestations made by the his camp with the Senate.
The same prosecutors also opened the option for Corona to resign in light of fresh allegations that he might had used ill-gotten wealth for the purchase of a posh condominium unit in Taguig City two years ago.
“The resignation of the Chief Justice would be a welcome development. Removing him is the ultimate penalty, and if he resigns, we would have accomplished our objective,” Marikina Representative Miro Quimbo, a member of the 11-man prosecution panel, had said.
But Corona has since made his intention to face the charges head on, a position repeatedly echoed by SC spokesperson Midas Marquez.
Five petitions were already filed with the High Court seeking to stop the impeachment trial of Corona for being illegal and unconstitutional.
They said that the complaint transmitted by 188 congressmen to the Senate should be junked for failure to comply with the requirement for verification under the Constitution and that the complaint disregarded due process.
Justices will deliberate on these petitions on January 17, a day after the Senate will reconvene as an impeachment court. Corona is expected to take no part in the full-court session. (Virgil Lopez/Sunnex)
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2012/01/12/corona-wont-quit-impeachment-trial-nears-200218

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.
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

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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‘Dismissal of kidnapping case not due to blotter’

Friday, January 13, 2012
THE City Prosecutor’s Office said Wednesday the “police blotter” was not the main reason of the dismissal of the kidnapping case filed against the four suspects in the abduction of businessman Manny Boniao.
City Prosecutor Fidel Macauyag said the police blotter did not matter and was insignificant.
“The non-appearance of Mr. Boniao is the main reason of the dismissal,” Macauyag told Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro.
Macauyag issued the statement after Senior Police Officer 3 Edmund Leyros of the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (Cocpo) Intelligence Branch, who was the nominal complainant of the case, earlier issued displeasure over the dismissal of the case.
Leyros asked why the case was dismissed when there was a police blotter attached to the letter of complaint he filed on September 27, 2011.
A week ago, the City Prosecutor’s Office recommended the dismissal of the kidnapping complaint against the four alleged suspects identified as Abdul Raco of Bobong Madaya, Marawi City; Malik Guro of Ala Street, Marawi City; Enrique S. Goltiao of Apovel Subdivision in Barangay Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City; and Rudy “Gogona” Beniga, a resident of Zone 2, Barangay Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro.
Based on the resolution, it was cited that the nominal complainant “did not submit a police blotter to show that the family of Boniao filed a complaint and to prove that he was indeed abducted and that ransom was paid.”
Leyros said the decision was “a big insult to the police.”
“They should not use that as an escape goat because in the first place, they have the power to compel Boniao to appear if they want to since it’s stated in the subpoena that a person may be penalized if he failed to appear, so why they did not use that power and penalize Boniao for not showing in the preliminary investigation?” Leyros said.
He added there was enough time for the preliminary investigation and that the prosecution need not rush its investigation.
Related to this, Macauyag assured to check the record of the case, particularly the affidavit-complaint filed by Leyros, to see if there was a police blotter attached.
“Titingnan ko ang record pero as I have said, may police blotter o wala, it doesn’t matter. What is important is the confirmation of Mr. Boniao that he was really kidnapped dahil he is the living witness of the crime,” he said.
Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on January 13, 2012.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/local-news/2012/01/12/dismissal-kidnapping-case-not-due-blotter-200294

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.
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

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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Drilon allots P100M for regional hospital

Friday, January 123, 2012
ILONGGO Senator Franklin Drilon has set aside his P100 million to help fund the modernization of Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH), which is currently under the leadership of his younger brother, Dr. Julius Drilon.
Dr. Drilon paid a New Year’s call to Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia and informed him of the said development, as well as other updates relative to the modernization of the regional hospital located in Bacolod City.
He said that President Benigno Aquino III has approved the requests of the Department of Health and Sen. Drilon.
“I was informed by the Department of Budget (DBM) that the funds given by President Aquino through my brother Sen. Franklin Drilon through the efforts of Health Secretary Enrique Ona was approved. We will start the construction of the Phase 1 Tower which is worth P100 million this year. We will destroy the old Tower Building and change it to a new one,” he said.
Hospital officials are finalizing the details of the architectural design of the building and how it would function.
He said that among the plans is the addition of 250 to 260 beds, excluding the Operating Room, Critical Care Unit and Neonatal Intensive Care and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
CLMMRH will have an increased bed capacity from 400 to 600 beds when all these developments are implemented completely in the next three years.
The approved bed capacity of CLMMRH, which is a tertiary care level facility, is 400 beds.
“But now the running daily census of patients is between 540 to 560 beds which is no longer a healthy set up,” Dr. Drilon said.
The regional hospital has a memorandum of agreement with the City Health Office headed by Dr. Salome Biñas to accommodate normal deliveries at the City’s Birthing Center at the CHO compound.
In addition, there are 31 Barangay Health Centers now which are actively operating in the city.
Improving infrastructure and equipment
As to the infrastructure development at the regional hospital, Dr. Drilon reported that the construction of the six-storey Multi Specialty Building has started and is eyed for completion by the last quarter of 2012.
“We have modern imaging system. The CT Scan and almost all radiologic equipment are new, including the operating room and an additional 130 beds. We have private rooms that can cater to patients who wish to avail of our services. The renovation of the Mother and Child building which will increase the bed capacity of that building to 200 beds along with the 12 beds Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is also underway,” he said.
According to Drilon, the most important thing is that “we redirect our thrust and priorities. We will cater to the needs of the less privileged sector of our society. Rest assured that our staff is being briefed and are educated to treat the patients well.”
Ona said that the Corazon Locsin has been left out by the DOH for the past 20 years and he makes sure now that they will never forget Corazon Locsin in terms of pouring more developments, revealed Drilon.
“We are very active now. Our front liners which are the nurses, doctors and social service personnel and staff have been re-oriented on this process. We made them really understand that our work and duty is to serve the majority of the patients who are poor. Expect good attitudes of our personnel with regard to handling the day to day affairs of the hospital,” he said.
He encouraged the pregnant women to choose the City’s Birthing Center when they are due to deliver babies. The facilities at the birthing center are better than the wards of some hospitals in the city, he said.
The regional hospital caters to 80 percent of pregnant women who are residents of Bacolod City.
There are patients who stay in the wards while others are forced to stay at the corridors due to over congestion which is no longer ideal for a hospital operation.
“This is due to the fact that we cannot and we don’t deny admission because we are the end point referral of all the hospitals in Negros Occidental. Unless the patients need further specialized care that we cannot provide, that’s the time that we transfer them to other hospitals. But we always find means to cater to the 99% of the medical cases that are brought to us,” he explained.
Dr. Drilon also reported that CLMMRH will soon have a new Emergency Room which is located at the Burgos area of the hospital.
“We hope that in six months time, we will inaugurate it together with our new laboratory which we inaugurated last December 15, 2011. I also hope that this year again, we will finish the complex so that we can give better service and better facility to the people who are seeking our services,” he said.
No lunch break policy
Moreover, he also implemented a no Lunch Break policy of the Civil Service Commission and Department of Health.
“Others have complained but it is but normal. If you institute change, somebody will complain. We don’t have new policies and programs, rules and regulations. I just implemented the existing rules and regulations of the Department of Health and Civil Service Commission. I received some complaints from the workers but I don’t blame them.
These rules and regulations were there even before I was born. These are nothing new.
I am very happy and grateful that when it was implemented like the No Lunch Break policy of the Civil Service Commission which had been there for a couple of years, we implement it now.
Our support services department at the Admin Section has no more Lunch Break. Half of the force takes their lunch while the other half stays to process the payments and other business papers.
He added that due to the inherent location of the buildings, the movements and human traffic are quite difficult, thus the processing of the bills and cash are being computerized.
He said that part of their planning is the convenience of the clients.
They will strategically locate the admitting section and cashier so that they will have free flowing.
The structures at CLMMRH are old and the facility is not hospital grade as it was not upgraded for the past couple of years despite the fact that the medical field has changed and improved so fast. The most important thing is that it’s clean and is very well serving the health needs of our people.
He said that he has been receiving feedback from the patients and all these good things and accolades are received in behalf of his fellow workers at the CLMMRH.
Published in the Sun.Star Bacolod newspaper on January 12, 2012.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/local-news/2012/01/12/drilon-allots-p100m-regional-hospital-200203

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

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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Government orders in-depth probe on illegal tunnel

Friday, January 13, 2012
INTERIOR and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo ordered Wednesday an investigation on the possible culpability and liability of a lawyer who allegedly intervened on the case of a tunnel that was discovered near the Lumbia City Jail in November 2011.
During his visit in Cagayan de Oro on Wednesday, Robredo said lawyer Robert Raypon of the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) in El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental, must be investigated on why he took custody of the three persons who were earlier held for questioning by operatives of the Lumbia Police Station.
“We are now investigating why a PAO lawyer of El Salvador intervened on a case in Cagayan de Oro,” Robredo said.
He said he also asked the explanation of authorities in Cagayan de Oro, particularly the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and the Lumbia Police Station, why they could no longer locate those allegedly involved in the case.
“Sabi ko nga na magsampa na rin ng pormal na reklamo because this is a very serious offense dahil kung nagkataon ay nakatakas ‘yung mga bilanggo na may malaking kasalanan sa bayan,” Robredo said.
City Jail Warden Superintendent Clint Russel Tangeres said they have yet to file an administrative case against Raypon after their investigation, as ordered by Robredo.
On November 15, 2011, jail officers noticed a ridged cable sticking out from the ground near a building inside the city jail and when checked, they discovered an 86-meter tunnel underneath the jail compound.
The two-meter-wide tunnel was almost completed; and if had it reached the jail compound, it would have led directly to the cells of Batang Mindanao, Batman gang and the Reception and Diagnostic Center (RDC) that holds high profile convicts, including two Swedes serving life imprisonment for human trafficking, two Chinese nationals also serving life imprisonment for drug trafficking, and a police officer arrested for rape.
After the illegal digging was discovered, the Lumbia Police City Jail held for questioning at least three persons believed to be involved in the digging.
However, Police Inspector Joel Nacua, station commander of Lumbia Police Station, was forced to release the three after Raypon worked for their release, citing that no case has yet been filed against them.
When asked for comment, Raypon told Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro that he was just contacted by the family of the three apprehended persons to check on their status and why they were arrested.
“They were released since there was no case filed yet at that time. That was only my participation. That’s all I can say,” Raypon said.
Related to this, charges for violation of the National Building Code were filed against Christopher Moreno, the renter of the lot, where the digging was discovered.
Moreno is a resident of Vamenta Subdivision in Barra, Opol, Misamis Oriental, and Consuelo Aberasturi, owner of the lot.
Based on initial investigation, Moreno also uses the name Jewateddy Alforque Alpeche, with address at 4th Street Mega Road Heights in Tubod, Iligan City.
Police said Moreno/Alpeche is a hired contractor and is a known miner in Iligan City.
However, Tangeres said Moreno might be using a fictitious name.
“Ang problema namin ngayon kung lalabas na ang warrant of arrest ay saan namin hahanapin si Moreno dahil fictitious yata yung name at address niya,” he said.
Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on January 12, 2012.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/local-news/2012/01/12/government-orders-depth-probe-illegal-tunnel-200095

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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

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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Group threatens boycott of SM mall

Friday, January 13, 2012
OCCUPY and boycott.
This is the battle cry of protesters against the planned earth-balling of 172 trees in Luneta Hill as their numbers continue to grow and are on the brink of occupying and staging a protest rally against retail giant SM.
A group of local artists are now calling to occupy the road going to the mall starting tomorrow, Saturday, until the mass rally called for by Cordillera Ecological Center Director Michael Bengwayan, the lead petitioner, on January 20.
Local artist Florenda Pedro said they have been calling students and concerned citizens to join them in their cause in occupying the mall entrance in protest of the mall chain’s plan to earth-ball trees to give way for its expansion.
She said their preliminary plan involves the group staging peaceful protests in the road surrounding the mall by playing of gongs, performance poetry, dance and music jam convincing consumers to rethink their decision to patronize the mall.
The protest stemmed from the petition of Bengwayan accusing the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and city officials from failing to protect the pine and alnus trees inside the mall premises.
Since the online petition started Monday, some 2,000 concerned individuals affixed their support to the cause which Bengwayan claimed will be sent to President Benigno Aquino III, Presidential Adviser for Environmental Protection Nereus Acosta and Environment Secretary Ramon Paje calling to stop the mall’s expansion.
The area where the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued a tree cutting and earth-balling permit October 27 last year and eventually issued an Environmental Compliance Certificate will be the site for the proposed mall expansion.
Bengwayan claimed this move by the mall, city and environment officials is unacceptable, and callously insensitive to the importance of trees to the environment and ecology.
“This only shows the DENR does not appreciate and is insensitive to the contributions of these trees which have grown in view of the global warming and environmental threats. By issuing a tree cutting permit, DENR is not worthy of its existence by ruling in favor of tree cutting against trees already established,” his petition said.
DENR Regional Executive Director Clarence Baguilat, meanwhile, defended his agency claiming the tree cutting is allowed even with Executive Order 23 or the national log ban in effect as the pine trees involved were planted inside the private property of the mall and thus exempted from the log ban.
The environment official also stressed they have also obliged SM to plant at least 30 trees for every earth-balled tree as replacement.
However, Bengwayan, who organized the Cordillera Pine Tree Festival last month, said uprooted or earth-balled pine trees above 10 years old have a very low survival rate when transplanted as exemplified in previous earth-balling activities inside Camp John Hay.
The mayor, denying involvement in the tree cutting, said Environment Secretary Ramon Paje allowed the tree cutting while the sale of the Luneta Hill property was signed by President Benigno Aquino III.
Meanwhile, in an interview with SM Baguio PR Manager Karren Padilla Nobres last Wednesday, she claimed protesters are misled by wrong information being spread over social networking sites.
Nobres said there is no truth to reports the mall expansion will include the Governor Pack Road terminal as this is still thoroughly being studied.
This is despite earlier pronouncements of Mayor Mauricio Domogan, saying the development will include the construction of more parking spaces and a centralized bus terminal for the city.
She said SM will expand and renovate the current mall consisting of seven levels, open-air retail, dining and entertainment destination relying exclusively on natural ventilation.
The expansion involves an additional 76,000-square-meter floor area in addition to the existing mall of 106,000 square meters, aiming to be the first mall in the country to be certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, the internationally recognized standard for green building design and construction developed by the United States Green Building Council.
She also emphasized there will be no trees cut during the expansion as the 172 trees will be earth-balled.
Aside from the environment-friendly architecture SM will utilize for the project, she said this will also add income to the city and provide additional employment opportunities for Baguio residents.
The 42 Alnus japonica trees will be transferred carefully in other vacant lots inside mall property, while the pine trees will be earth-balled and transferred to the DENR compound in Pacdal.
The PR manager also claimed the management knows the survival rate of earth-balled trees which is why they have also exceeded the national standard for replacing pine trees by planting 30 pine trees for every affected tree and as part of their aid to the National Greening Program of the country vows to seriously participate in more tree planting activities which they have already done in the past.
The national standard of replacing cut or earth-balled trees is 20 planted seedlings for every affected tree.
The mall representative said they have been trying to reach Bengwayan through his mobile phone but her calls were dropped. Over at social networking site Facebook, she was blocked by the latter when she tried to communicate SM’s side.
She added mall authorities are willing to have a dialogue with petitioners to clarify things and explain their mall expansion project which she said have passed through the scrutiny of environment authorities, acquired proper permits and planned to be environment-friendly.
Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on January 13, 2012.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/baguio/local-news/2012/01/13/group-threatens-boycott-sm-mall-200353

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

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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Labor office, organization partner for employment of storm victims

Friday, January 13, 2012
THE Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) partners with the International Labor Organization (ILO) in assisting for the immediate humanitarian needs of the flash flood victims in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities.
In line with the rehabilitation, Dole, through its regional office in Northern Mindanao, deployed its staff to the different evacuation centers in the two cities last January 5 to 7, to ensure the skills profiling of the victims for livelihood assistance.
Affected victims or displaced workers and those with totally damaged livelihood are considered as priority beneficiaries for the said assistance.
Among the projects that Dole proposed to ILO are emergency employment for the displaced workers in the cleaning of debris, such as de-clogging of canals and water ways and road cleaning, and the provision of livelihood starter kits amounting to P10,000 for small businesses washed out by the flood such as trisikad driving, sari-sari store, dress shop, repair shop and other livelihood projects.
Also proposed are the inclusion of affected dependents between the ages 15 to 25 under the Special Program for the Employment of Students (Spes) and the restoration of some Dole-assisted livelihood projects in the region that were damaged.
At present, a series of consultation and coordination meetings are being done between Dole, ILO and other concerned agencies for the said proposals.
ILO, a specialized agency of the United Nations founded in 1919 as part of the Treaty of Versailles that ended First World War, has a mission in advancing opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity.
Under its Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs through the Emergency Revision of the Philippines (Mindanao) Humanitarian Action Plan 2012, its main priority is to provide clean water for drinking and bathing, food, emergency shelter and essential household items to worst-affected people in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan for the duration of three months since the incident.
Debris cleaning to reduce health risks and logistics services that ensure uninterrupted delivery of life-saving programs is also a priority.
Other priorities include medical supplies and assistance, psychosocial and livelihood support in cooperation with Dole.
Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on January 13, 2012.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/local-news/2012/01/12/labor-office-organization-partner-employment-storm-victims-2002

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

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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NHA to build 30,000 houses for storm victims

Friday, January 13, 2012
ABOUT 30,000 houses are set to be constructed, through the National Housing Authority (NHA), for the residents displaced by Tropical Storm Sendong in Iligan and Cagayan de Oro cities.
Vice President Jejomar Binay, who is also the chairperson of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council, said Wednesday that the housing project also covers those living in danger zones, based on the directive of President Benigno Aquino.
Binay said the local government units should identify those who will only be given houses or both house and lot.

“Those affected with their houses damaged but are living in non-danger areas will be given houses only while a house-and-lot package will be provided to those living in danger areas,” he said during his visit in Cagayan de Oro on Wednesday.
Considered as high risk areas or danger zones, according to the NHA, is 20 meters away from waterways, while beyond 20 meters is considered non-danger zone or low to medium risk areas.
Binay said Secretary Jesse Robredo of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) will lead the coordination with local government officials and the Philippine National Police (PNP) “for proper and orderly relocation.”
According to NHA Assistant General Manager Froilan Kampitan, the identified permanent relocation sites in Cagayan de Oro are Sitio Calaanan in Barangay Canitoan and barangays Lumbia, Gusa and Indahag.
The NHA said it targets to identify the beneficiaries by January, while site identification and project implementation would be from January to June. It said relocation will start in April while “Estate Management and Community Development” will be from April onwards.
Based on the data from NHA, there were at least 11,100 damaged houses in Iligan City and 18,436 in Cagayan de Oro.
The NHA said the resettlement program with housing components and facilities will be within 20-meter danger areas and housing material assistance and site upgrading (subject to geo-hazard clearance) for non-danger zones.
Related to this, Iligan City Mayor Lawrence Cruz is urging the public who have properties to donate land to be used as resettlement area for “Sendong” victims.
This came after the relocation sites in Iligan City is not enough for the huge number of families to be relocated.
Cruz said there are still 20,000 flood victims staying in evacuation centers; and the City Government needs at least 35 to 40 hectares of land.
“The relocation areas we have are not enough to accommodate them. We only have 18 hectares. We are still looking for lands while we take care of the evacuees’ basic needs like food, sanitation and potable water,” he said.
The identified 18-hectare relocation sites in Iligan City are located in Sta. Elena Village and Kapuso Village in Barangay Mandulog.
Cruz said they target to build 5,000 houses, while the Mines and Geo-sciences Bureau (MGB) hastens the geo-hazard mapping in the identified relocation sites.
“We will start construction of the initial 300 houses on January 25,” he said, adding that three geologists are now in Iligan to identify danger zones and “buildable” areas in the city.
The City Government of Iligan has reportedly received a total of P367 million as donation both from government and private sectors.
Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on January 13, 2012.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/local-news/2012/01/12/nha-build-30000-houses-storm-victims-200292

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

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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