Team Building Programs now available at Clearwater Resort in Clark, Pampanga

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Organizers and human resource departments in Manila companies are busy planning their upcoming company outings and teambuilding events in and around Manila for the summer months. Learning from past experiences of holding outings and trips for groups in public theme parks and resorts outside Manila offering cheap rates, trip planners and event organizers are particular careful when selecting a suitable resort or hotel as a venue for company outings and team buildings this summer.

Team Building Activities in Clearwater Resort Clark Pampanga Philippines

Well regarded by Philippines travel agencies and Manila event organizers as one of the best event venue for team building and other corporate and social group activities, Clearwater Resort is one of the best resorts in Pampanga that offers over ten exclusive venues for group sizes ranging from 50 to 3000. Each venue offers unmatched privacy making Clearwater a preferred destination for company events such as team building and company outings outside of Manila. Added to the packages and offerings for companies in Pampanga and Manila to conduct their team building exercises in Clark, Pampanga are these programs which are carefully designed by professional facilitator Mr. Chito Gallego who brings to the event over a decade of hands-on experience with all sorts of team building events.

A. DISCOVERY TEAMBUILDING EXPRESS (DTX) Day trip excursion

The DTX program is designed as an introductory learning experience for organizations, learning institutions, and private companies who value the development of their human resources.

This day course explores the basic elements of teambuilding covering the areas of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling a team. The activities are designed to challenge and bring out the best among the individuals and the group as a whole.

Team building activities in Clark, Pampanga


At the end of the day, the DTX program through the internal processing of activities would allow participants to better appreciate their role as an individual and as a team member.

B. CORPORATE ADVENTURE EXERCISE (CAX) 2 days/1 night

The CAX challenge program is customized primarily for small, medium, and large corporate accounts whose main objective is to strengthen the existing teams within the organization. This program is relevant when there is reorganization in the company, merger with a bigger organization, and other internal and external corporate changes involving the company.

The 2D/1N overnight program will expose participants to team based challenges and initiatives to include leadership, risk-taking, communication, and professional renewal.

Private and exclusive outdoor venues for outings and team building at Clearwater

C. ONWARD BOUND EXPERIENCE (OBX) 3 days/2 nights

The OBX is a professional based teambuilding experience addressing the needs of experienced and senior professionals in various organizations and in the corporate world.

The 3D/2N experience is tough by design and its holistic approach involves the physical, emotional, mental, and psychological challenges. Participants are given the opportunity to re-examine their role as leaders and as team members within the hierarchy of their organization.

This is the premium product training program offering designed to transform the individual and the team attitude towards corporate excellence.

For inquiries and bookings,

Please click here to contact Clearwater Resort to reserve a venue for your upcoming event now

Site visit can be arranged with advanced notice.
 
 

Enjoying the beautiful lake of Clearwater Resort in Clark, Pampanga


 
 
Clearwater Resort and Country Club
Creekside Road near Centennial Expo,
Clark Freeport, Pampanga Philippines 2023
Tel: (045)599-5949
Mobile/SMS: 0917-520-4403 0922-870-5177
 
 
It took Philippines team building facilitators a little while but many event organizers have finally caught on to the wonderful effects of using camping as the centerpiece for corporate team building events.
 
 
Glamping in Philippines Tents at Clearwater Resort

Glamping in Philippines Tents at Clearwater Resort


 
 
After many years of more or less the same kind of ideas for team building, facilitators have finally come up with something new, exciting and cost effective. This year many team building events in the Philippines will involve camping. Some will opt for something a little more comfortable and go for a concept called glamping which means glamorous camping.

Teambuilding facilitators have discovered one resort in Clark Pampanga that is perfectly suited to camping events for corporate team building. This teambuilding facility in Clark is Clearwater Resort. This resort offers a full line of glamping equipment from tents of varying sizes to different types if sleeping gear from mats, bags to air beds.
 

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http://www.clearwaterphilippines.com

Getting to this beach resort in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines
After entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway MA Roxas, passing the stand-along wine shop called Clark Wine Center on the right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, one will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on the right just 200m down.

Swimming in the lagoon by the white sand beach of Clark

Experienced event organizers place safety, law and order and privacy as the most important criteria for selecting a suitable venue outside Manila. They realize that unpleasant incidences can ruin the entire event causing anxiety among participants and taking all the fun away from a summer outing outside Manila. These event planners are no longer attracted to cheap package trips that promise much more than the resort or hotel can actually deliver. These packages invariably result in disappointments and complaints from the participants attending these company outings outside Manila.

Guests of past events have frequently praised their event organizers for the choice of venues. One of the most frequently cited reasons is the unique ambience that our properties in Clark offered. They were referring to not just the ambience of natural charm and beauty of the lake and picnic grounds but the general ambience of a country park. Clearwater for example, is a striking contrast to a busy city like Manila. It is not about the beach or the swim spots, not even the picnic grounds and other facilities of the resort. It is really the general feeling of being in a place that doesn’t force you to have to do something other than to relax, unwind and enjoy nature.
 
 
 
 

 
 
Here are some factors that event organizers are particular concerned about when asked to select a good destination for a company event such as corporate outing and team building, outside of Manila. Although the north is a highly convenient and rather attractive as a location for group outings and team building, event planners look at underlying issues when deciding on which hotel or resort to hold an event in Pampanga.

Outback tent hotel room in Clearwater Resort

SAFETY CONCERNS

While participants pay attention only to the fun side of things, organizers as well as the management look out for their safety and wellbeing throughout the event. Although no one can guarantee absolute safety for their guests, the nature and location of the venue play a significant role in reducing exposure to safety risks. Here are some of safety advantages offered by our properties in Clark:

1. Clark Freeport itself is well known among event planners as a destination that has the lowest crime rate. Even the 60-minute journey to Clark offers not only the comfort of the refurbished NLEX-ScTex highway but it also means that it eliminates potential hazards of travelling on roads through small towns along the way. Once the bus gets on NLEX, the next exit would be Clark itself.
2. Properties of Yats in Clark like Clearwater Resort and Country Club for example are private establishments. Access is naturally restricted and as such, members and guests enjoy a sense of exclusivity while inside this property. Less interaction with the general public further reduces potential safety and security risks.

Family Inn Rooms in Brunello Picnic Grounds

PROXIMITY TO MANILA

Clark is probably one of the most accessible event destinations outside of Manila not only in terms of distance but the quality of the journey. As mentioned about the direct link from Manila to Clark is all covered by expressways, not only does this make the journey by bus extremely comfortable, it makes the time of arrival very accurate. In other words, your event starts on time instead of one or two hours late because of some unforeseen traffic holdup in one of the towns that the journey takes you through.

The 60-minute journey from Metro Manila to Clark means even more to day-trip excursions. The extra 2 to 3 hours of time saved from the journey means more time to enjoy the facilities. Participants arrive fresh and ready for action instead of feeling exhausted and worn out from a long and tedious journey.

Hot Line for what else is happening in Clark: 045 889-5151 or 0927-940-2669 and ask for Loydha or Jeramie

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Elegant Dining at Yats Restaurant

Staying in a good hotel or resort in Pampanga Clark Philippines, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the deluxe and luxurious fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. This luxurious restaurant is located in the safe and secured compounds of 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

Wine lovers looking for a special bottle or something that is of great value and special discounts might log on to this web site to shop for fine vintage wines
http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

Famous Wine Shop in Pampanga Clark Wine Center

While staying in some of the best hotels 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:

Clark Pampanga has many good hotels and resorts to choose from, accommodating guests looking for holidays and vacations in a secured destination in the Philippines. Best hotels in Pampanga offer good outdoor facilities for children and kids to enjoy the resort while parents and adults relax and unwind in safe and clean venues. For assistance with hotels in Pampanga and Clark Philippines, log on to
http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

The lifestyle in Clark Pampanga is quite unique because it is rich with outdoor activities. The outdoor resorts in Clark Pampanga are considered by travel agencies to be Pampanga’s major attractions and tourist destinations. For more information about activities such as shopping, sports, golf, leisure, hotel accommodation, where to see and visit, what to do, where to wine and dine and good places to hang out, relax, have a drink with friends, child-friendly establishments, log on to
http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

Highly Recommended Family Resto Bar The London Pub in Clark Pampanga

The London Pub is a very popular resto bar for residents, tourists, business executives and visitors from Manila to hang out, drink, relax and unwind after work or a game of golf during the day. Fine English cuisine, family comfort food is served. It is also very famous for the best fish n chips in the Philippines.
http://www.LondonPubClark.com

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Have a safe and pleasant trip to Clark!

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Renaming of airport an insult to Kapampangans

CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga — Members of the Clark Development Corporation (CIAC) board should apologize to Kapampangans for renaming the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA), a former Clark official said.
Alex Cauguiran, former CIAC vice president for operations, lambasted the board, including CIAC president Victor Luciano and Clark Development Corporation (CDC) president Felipe Antonio Remollo, for approving a resolution renaming DMIA to Clark International Airport (CIA).
The CIAC board during its 10th special meeting on October 14, 2011 approved the resolution restoring the name of CIA.
The resolution states that it will restore the name “Clark International Airport” to refer to the Clark Civil Aviation Complex within the Clark Freeport Zone to enhance its international acceptance and to preserve its historical significance.
CIAC clarified, however, that it did not drop Macapagal’s name in the airport, noting that the Terminal 1 will be named as Diosdado Macapagal Terminal (DMT) to recognize the legacy of former President Diosdado P. Macapagal as the first Kapampangan to become the President of the Republic of the Philippines.
Clark International Airport was renamed to DMIA in July 2001 through a board resolution in honor of the late President Macapagal.
Cauguiran said the CIAC board resolution is deceptive and defective.
“[All members] of the CIAC board are all accountable for their action, I think for not making a thorough research before they approved the resolution [renaming the airport],” Cauguiran said.
He said legalities and guidelines were not studied well, and how the Kapampangans would react to the collective action was also not considered.
“Status quo (DMIA) should be maintained for now. CIAC should make public apology to the Kapampangans,” he added.
Cauguiran also stressed a guideline of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines that prohibits the renaming of the airport if it is already named after a former President.
“The tourists and investors will not come here because we have a good name. In the first place, who is Harold Clark as compared to former President Diosdado Macapagal? They will come here because the labor is cheap, the place is secured, and people are kind,” Cauguiran told Luciano.
Some members of the Pampanga Mayors’ League (PML) also said the initiative to rename the airport is an insult to the intellect and dignity of the Kapampangans.
“Isang kabastusan at pagyurak sa dignidad ng mga Kapampangan ang alisin ang pangalan ng dating Pangulong Diosdado sa ating airport kapalit ng pangalan ng isang dayuhan (It’s an insult to the dignity of Kapampangans to remove the name of former President Diosdado Macapagal in exchange for a name of a foreigner),” PML president Jerry Pelayo said.
Pelayo also questioned the loyalty of Luciano to the Kapampangans, after the latter openly admitted that he favors the renaming of the airport.
Cauguiran, now the chief of staff of Angeles City Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan, also criticized a story of Sun.Star Pampanga, saying it did not reflect what really transpired during the dialogue on the airport renaming where Pampanga mayors echoed their strong objection against the CIAC resolution.
“It (story) focused on Ping Remollo’s role. Luciano, I think, is even portrayed here na parang hindi accountable sa ginawa nila. Him, being president of CIAC should know better,” Cauguiran said.
Luciano is the one peddling CIAC justifications on DMIA renaming in his press releases, said Cauguiran.
“Luciano even admitted that their board action overlooked the points raised by the mayors. In other words, admitting CIAC board’s mistakes. Luciano, Remollo, et al should all be made accountable,” Cauguiran said.
Luciano met with the local officials led by Pampanga Mayors’ League President Jerry Pelayo last Friday here.
The mayors informed Luciano that majority of their constituents are opposed to the renaming of DMIA.
Luciano also vowed to relay to the CIAC board the sentiments of the Pampanga mayors who are objecting the renaming of the airport.
Various groups in Pampanga reportedly threatened to stage mass actions if CIAC would implement the resolution.
Angeles City Councilor Willie Rivera, meanwhile, said he will file a resolution in the City Council declaring Clark officials persona non grata if they implement the renaming of the airport to CIA.
Meanwhile, Bacolor Mayor Jomar Hizon told Luciano to reconsider their decision as it could set a precedent in the future.
“Baka magpapalit-palit ang pangalan ng airport tuwing nagbabago ang administrasyon (Renaming of airport might happen as administration changes),” Hizon said. (Sun.Star Pampanga/Sunnex)
Published in the Sun.Star Pampanga newspaper on March 05, 2012.

Visitors and tourists travelling north from Manila look for convenient location out of town to spend a few days in a family hotel with white sand beach. Clearwater Beach Resort located in Philippines Clark Freeport is a famous destination near Manila.

Spa is not the only way to unwind for people who are stressed out by Manila traffic and noise pollution.

In a city like Manila, most residents rely on visits to spa and beauty parlor to unwind and relax. But with a short getaway to Angeles City Clark Pampanga one can de-stress by enjoying beautiful outdoor amenities of this beach resort, savoring what nature can offer. Clearwater Resort & Country Club offers several styles of accommodation from US$65 up inclusive of breakfast for two at the beautiful Breakfast Garden Restaurant overlooking the large Clearwater lake and beach. This is a good rendition of the lifestyle that the Americans left behind after they left the Clark Airbase.

Children enjoy the vast space while adults relax and unwind under large Acacia trees that can be found on the large picnic grounds of this top rated hotel in Clark. No wonder, this hotel in Clark is one of the most popular and frequently visited resort in Pampanga.

Highly recommended beach resort in North Luzon for company outings and family retreats is most frequently visited hotel in Clark Pampanga because of beautiful view and good outdoor facilities for swimming, picnic and barbecue.

For reservations, comments and inquiries,

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

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

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

http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

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

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

Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com

While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.
http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

http://www.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

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

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Corona may not be able to testify in his own trial

MANILA — The defense panel may think twice of bringing Chief Justice Renato Corona to the witness stand in his impeachment trial after the Supreme Court maintained that confidential information should not be disclosed by magistrates, court officers and employees.
In a resolution, the Supreme Court said “it cannot waive the privilege that belongs to the Court as an institution, not to any individual Justice, official or employee who may disclose these documents without the Court’s authority.”
“It is this sense that dictated the issuance of this Resolution, as well as the Court’s intense desire to fully be mindful and compliant with the separation of powers that the Constitution mandates for the three branches of government — the Executive, the Legislative and the Judiciary,” the five-page resolution read.
Corona’s lawyers, however, believe that their client can choose to defend himself before the senator-judges and his accusers from the House of Representatives.
“He is the one charged [with] an impeachable offense, hence, due process requires that he be heard if he feels he needs to testify,” defense spokesperson Tranquil Salvador III told Sun.Star.
Lawyer Ramon Esguerra echoed Salvador’s statement, saying Corona “should not be denied the right to defend himself.”
Lead defense counsel Serafin Cuevas said in a television interview last week that Corona should not testify since he could be subjected to grilling by the senators and objections will easily be thrown out.
“I believe this is not good because the members of the impeachment court can examine him on all angles and Justice Cuevas cannot object,” he said.
Earlier, the Court said in its February 14 resolution that the House prosecution panel cannot look into the records of pending cases that cast doubt on the impartiality and integrity of Corona.
Specifically, the Internal Rules of the Supreme Court prohibits the disclosure of the result of the raffle of cases, actions taken by the Court on each case included in the agenda of the en banc session and deliberations on pending cases and administrative matters.
Exempted from the guidelines, meanwhile, are cases and matters classified as public record such as the official appointment of Corona as Chief Justice in May 2010, and the resolution that allowed former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to leave abroad despite being placed under the government watchlist.
“The judicial privilege in the February 14, 2012 SC resolution refers to the internal deliberations and workings of the Court. I believe that the prohibition does not cover the CJ in this case,” Esguerra said in a text message.
Clerk of Court Enriquetta Vidal admitted that she failed to strictly follow the Court’s February 14 resolution after she furnished the Senate impeachment court with documents such as the logbook showing the date and time of Justice Lourdes Sereno’s dissent on the travel clearance given to Arroyo.
While this is considered confidential, Vidal said the document was submitted even before the Court released the guidelines.
Sereno’s dissenting opinion alleged that certain infirmities or irregularities attended the issuance of the temporary restraining order, such as the fact that it was implemented despite the failure of Arroyo to comply with all the conditions before the order could be fully effective. (Virgil Lopez/Sunnex)
Published March 6, 2012

Pampanga is an important province of the Philippines slated to be the next business and tourism center of the country. Already international traffic prefers the Clark International Airport and tourists find Clark Freeport Zone easier to get around than Manila. Safety, low crime rate, no traffic and low pollution levels all contribute to making Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone a preferred destination for local and international tourists.

Highly recommended beach resort in North Luzon for company outings and family retreats is most frequently visited hotel in Clark Pampanga because of beautiful view and good outdoor facilities for swimming, picnic and barbecue.

Even tourists and business travelers staying in hotels in Philippines Angeles Pampanga take time off from nightlife, bars and other city entertainment to enjoy a relaxing day in leisure at famous beach resort in Clark Freeport Pampanga. Foreign and local tourists visiting Clark enjoy a sense of safety while savoring the laidback lifestyle offered by famous resort hotels like Clearwater in Clark.

Families traveling out of town go to the north to get away from Manila to unwind, relax and swim with friends and children. Highly recommended holiday spot and vacation destination this summer in the north is Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark. Clark is adjacent to Pampanga’s Angeles City which is just 70 minutes from Manila and 25 minutes from Subic.

For reservations, comments and inquiries,

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

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

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

http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

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

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

Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com

While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.
http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

http://www.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

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

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Manila orders probe into property of Corona wife’s family

THE Manila City Government has ordered an investigation on the supposed expropriation of the 1,020.7-square-meter property of the Basa-Guidote Enterprise Inc. in Sampaloc, Manila entered by former mayor Lito Atienza with Cristina Corona, wife of Chief Justice Renato Corona.
Talks about the expropriation of the BGEI property, located along Legarda street and covered by Transfer of Certificate of Title (TCT) no. 76220, was approved by the City Government in a letter to BGEI in January 2000 to pave the way for the relocation of stallholders of the old and new Sampaloc markets who were displaced by the construction of the Metro Rail Transit Line 2.
The City Hall had made a last and final offer to buy the property at the price of P34,000 per square meter.
The agreement was finalized through a Deed of Absolute Sale dated March 26, 2011, signed by Atienza, Cristina, former secretary to the Mayor Emmanuel Sison, and former city legal officer Melchor Monsod.
However, in a two-page letter dated March 1, 2002, City Legal Officer Renato dela Cruz said the title to the property has not been transferred to the city’s name, as no record including TCT no. 76220 on file with the Register of Deeds would show any transfer.
Dela Cruz wanted to know the answers to the following questions: “Which department is in possession of the original deed of sale and to which department was the owner’s duplicate copy of the TCT surrendered? Was the title transferred to the city? If so, where is the new title? If not, why was the title not transferred?”
If the property has not been transferred to the City Government, dela Cruz said that capital gains tax should have been filed by the company, but the Bureau of Internal Revenue should have possession of the official receipt for such payment.
“We, therefore, request that efforts be exerted to determine what transpired after the execution of the deed and to locate the original copy of the deed, owner’s duplicate copy of TCT 76220, official receipt of payment of capital gains tax and other information relative thereto,” he said.
The letter was addressed to the heads of the City General Services Office, Office of the City Treasurer, Market Administrator and the City Engineer’s Office, copy of which was furnished to Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim.
Dela Cruz further warned that those who failed to comply with the City Hall’s directive may be charged with violation of Republic Act 3019 (anti-graft law) and gross neglect of duty.
According to de La Cruz, the investigation was ordered by Lim upon learning that the title of the BGEI lot had not been transferred to the city despite the payment it made worth more than P34 million over a decade ago.
He said the mayor wanted to find out whether the supposed deed had actually been executed, especially since the BGEI property has been dragged in the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Corona in the Senate.
Lim also noted that the property remained to be under the name of BGEI despite the full payment made by the City Government for the purchase of said property.
If there were violations in the execution of the deed of sale, dela Cruz said the city may file appropriate legal actions against Mrs. Corona and certain city officials involved in the sale of the property.
House prosecutors earlier made an issue of the BGEI property, alleging before the Senate impeachment court that the Chief Justice could not have received an P11-million cash advance from BGEI, a company owned by his wife’s family, in 2003 because its certificate of registration was revoked that same year.
Last February 16, a Philippine Savings Bank official testified in the Senate that Corona, through his wife, closed three accounts — whose opening balances totaled P32.6 million — on December 12, 2011, the same day House lawmakers filed the impeachment complaint against him.
Sought for comment, defense lawyer and spokesman lawyer Ramon Esguerra said the money in the Corona bank accounts was held in trust by BGEI, but that “the money is still intact.”
“Mrs. Corona received it in trust for the corporation. The check says so. She appears to be the administratrix of the estate of the Basa matriarch, and the city government paid the check to her in that capacity,” he said.
Esguerra said that while the defense panel has not officially considered adding Atienza in its list of witnesses, the lawyers have decided on presenting as witness the records custodian of the Manila City Hall, for whom they will ask the impeachment court to issue a subpoena duces tecum.
“In our list is the records custodian of the city of Manila simply to produce certified true copies of pertinent documents on the expropriation of BGEI property where the Sampaloc market is presently located. The check evidencing payment of the compensation is certainly relevant vis-a-vis the cash advances made from that fund by the couple Chief Justice and Mrs. Corona,” he said in a text message. (ECV/Sunnex)
Published March 6, 2012

Enjoyable place for traveler to hang out near Manila for family bonding is Clearwater Beach Resort.

Top rated destination for family reunion, bonding, retreat, picinic and getaway out of town from Manila is Clearwater Beach Resort; frequently visited spots are lake, picnic grounds; water sports, boating, swimming, kayak, camping; child friendly.

Many travel north to Clark to swim at Clearwater Beach Resort which also has lake and picnic grounds to unwind and relax, a very good way to spend quality time with the family and children.

Clark is gradually becoming famous for its dining scene. World-class fine dining restaurants, cozy family resto bars and pubs as well as comfortable wine bars are available in Angeles City Clark Pampanga. Wine shops like Clark Wine Center offers exciting shopping for wine lovers coming to buy wine in Clark Freeport.

Residents of Manila and Angeles City Pampanga look for a safe convenient enjoyable place to enjoy swimming in Philippines. Many travel north to Clark to swim at Clearwater Beach Resort which also have lake and picnic grounds to unwind and relax for family bonding

Residents of Manila travel north to Clark Pampanga to swim at Clearwater Beach Resort, unwind and relax for family bonding at hotel lake picnic grounds. Fine dining Yats Restaurant offers sumptuous cozy Christmas dinner, for wine lovers, Clark Wine Center provides exciting shopping options.

For reservations, comments and inquiries,

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

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

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

http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

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

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

Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com

While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.
http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

http://www.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

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

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Senate may admit bank records as evidence

THE Senate is inclined to admit evidence that the House prosecution has offered against Chief Justice Renato Corona, including details of bank accounts that his lawyers want stricken off the record, a senator said Monday.
Senator Panfilo Lacson said the general sentiment in the Senate is to admit as much evidence as the prosecution has marked and offered that they can, “and we will leave it to the defense panel to answer point by point all issues and pieces of evidence presented so far.”
He made clear, however, that that is still subject to discussion.
“That sentiment can change depending on jurisprudence,” he said.
The defense panel has asked the Senate to remove from the record evidence on Corona’s bank accounts at Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) that the lawyers said the prosecution obtained through illegal means.
The prosecution has said photocopies it attached to a supplementary request for subpoena were from an anonymous source. Prosecutors also said on the request that they could not vouch for the authenticity of the photocopies.
Defense lawyers said details of the bank accounts should be disallowed since the photocopies on which the Senate based its subpoena violate bank secrecy laws.
Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, meanwhile, said the admissibility of the bank details as evidence should not be debated anymore.
“(Admitting) that should be automatic already,” he said. “The entire country has seen the bank accounts by now, he (Corona) should just explain.”
The bank records were presented in connection with Article 2 of the impeachment complaint against Corona. Prosecutors said Corona did not declare money in the accounts on his Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth.
The Senate committee on banks has been holding a separate investigation on whether Corona’s bank records were leaked, or whether the documents submitted by the prosecution are fake.
“Of course, that will be relevant to the discussion to determine whether we will admit that as evidence,” Lacson said. He stressed, however, that it has yet to be proven whether PSBank or the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas was the source of the leak.
PSBank has said the photocopies from the prosecution were fake. The BSP, meanwhile, has denied touching Corona’s records.
One BSP examiner, Jerry Leal, is facing a contempt citation at the Senate for supposedly lying about having access to Corona’s records but has been given time to explain himself. (Jonathan de Santos/Sunnex)
Published March 6, 2012

Highly recommended resort for family reunion near Manila is Clearwater Lake Hotel Clark Pampanga

Residents of Manila and Angeles City Pampanga are looking for a safe and convenient place to celebrate special occasions or take a shot vacation in the Philippines. Many travel north to Clark to swim at Clearwater Beach Resort which also has lake and picnic grounds to unwind and relax, a very good way to spend quality time with the family and children. Fine dining Yats Restaurant offers sumptuous cozy Christmas dinner, for wine lovers, Clark Wine Center provides exciting shopping options.

Family bonding can be very enjoyable this summer vacation if travelers can go north to Clark Pampanga and hang out in famous and highly recommended beach resort near Manila Clearwater near Angeles City Philippines.

There is a casual café with a beautiful view which serves good breakfast and basic lunch and dinner. Foodies can opt to drive over to Mimosa about 3 minutes away just a bit too far to walk, to have dinner at the fine-dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar. This cozy and romantic restaurant serves French Mediterranean cuisine at prices that are surprisingly affordable. For wine lovers, this restaurant in Mimosa Clark Freeport Pampanga is a treat with its award winning 3000-line wine lists that contain not only the famous labels but also connoisseurs’ choice of fine vintage wines.

Top places to go this Christmas in Manila, travel north to Clearwater Beach Resort 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, click here to contact Clearwater Resort now

Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com

While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.
http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

http://www.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

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

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High Court asked: Allow partial execution of land to farmers

A GROUP of Hacienda Luisita farmers asked the Supreme Court (SC) Monday to allow a partial execution of its November 2011 decision ordering the distribution of the 4,915.75-hectare sugar land estate of the Cojuangco family in Tarlac.

In a three-page motion, the farmers led by Noel Mallari said the execution of the land distribution despite the pendency of the motion for reconsideration filed by petitioner Hacienda Luisita Inc. (HLI) should be ordered considering that the issue on distribution was no longer being contested by HLI.
Mallari is the leader of a breakaway group of the bigger farmworker and beneficiaries (FWBs) called Alyansa ng mga Manggagawang Bukid ng Hacienda Luisita (Ambala), which has been regularly staging activities in front of the SC building to call of the High Court to already rule with finality on their case by dismissing HLI’s appeal.

Joining Mallari in his motion were 17 other FWBs. The farmers, however, filed their motion without the concurrence of a lawyer.
He said in their motion that HLI only raised issues on just compensation and stock distribution option for FWBs in their motion for clarification and partial reconsideration; thus, there should be no more legal impediment for awarding of land to FWBs who are no longer interested in the SDO.

“Apropos of the foregoing disquisition, the matter with respect to the placement or acquisition of the subject land under the Carp (Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program) through the compulsory or mandated land acquisition scheme is no longer a bone of contention so to say,” the group said.

“Absent any question about the acquisition and redistribution of the land under the Carp, the matter is therefore deemed resolved and it can now be considered executory,” it added.

Mallari said the SC may use its power to order partial execution of its orders under Section 2 (b), Rule 39 of the Rules of Court despite pendency of other issues raised in the appeal filed by HLI.

In its November 22 resolution, the Court affirmed its July 5 decision that the just compensation for HLI’s agricultural land that will be transferred for land distribution to the farmer-beneficiaries should be computed based on the valuation of the land in 1989, when the Presidential Agrarian Reform Committee (PARC) approved its SDP.

The Court said when PARC approved HLI’s SDP, it was only the time that farmer-beneficiaries were considered to own and possess the agricultural lands in Hacienda Luisita.

The justices also unanimously agreed that the contested land should be distributed by HLI to the original 6,296 farmer-beneficiaries pursuant to an order of the PARC in December 2005. The court likewise directed HLI to pay the original FWBs with over P1.33 billion it earned from selling the 500-hectare converted portion of the land estate. (ECV/Sunnex)

Published March 6, 2012

Highly recommended beach resort in North Luzon for company outings and family retreats is most frequently visited hotel in Clark Pampanga because of beautiful view and good outdoor facilities for swimming, picnic and barbecue.

Families traveling out of town go to the north to get away from Manila to unwind, relax and swim with friends and children. Highly recommended holiday spot and vacation destination this summer in the north is Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark. Clark is adjacent to Pampanga’s Angeles City which is just 70 minutes from Manila and 25 minutes from Subic. Many visitors also come to Clark to play golf in one of the best golf courses in Pampanga. Pampanga is home to some of the finest golf courses outside of Manila.

New camping sites and picnic grounds in Philippines are now added to Clark for family outings in outside Manila. The best campsites are located at Yats Clearwater Resort & Country Club in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines. Just bring camping equipment and enjoy the fun and ambience of outdoor living camping in Clark under safe, secured and clean conditions. Outdoor activities include swimming and water sports, boating and paddling a kayak, lawn tennis, golf, shooting range and all sorts of leisure activities including colonial games like croquet and horseshoe.

Clearwater Resort & Country Club offers several styles of accommodation from US$65 up inclusive of breakfast for two at the beautiful Breakfast Garden Restaurant overlooking the large Clearwater lake and beach. This is a good rendition of the lifestyle that the Americans left behind after they left the Clark Airbase. A good short description of this lifestyle is suburban laid-back slow-paced clean living, very suitable for tourists and guests looking for a way to unwind from the stress of living in Manila.

In a city like Manila, most residents rely on visits to spa and beauty parlor to unwind and relax. But with a short getaway to Angeles City Clark Pampanga one can de-stress by enjoying beautiful outdoor amenities of this beach resort, savoring what nature can offer.

For reservations, comments and inquiries,

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

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

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

http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

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

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

Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com

While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.
http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

http://www.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

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

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High Court asked: Allow partial execution of land to farmers

A GROUP of Hacienda Luisita farmers asked the Supreme Court (SC) Monday to allow a partial execution of its November 2011 decision ordering the distribution of the 4,915.75-hectare sugar land estate of the Cojuangco family in Tarlac.

In a three-page motion, the farmers led by Noel Mallari said the execution of the land distribution despite the pendency of the motion for reconsideration filed by petitioner Hacienda Luisita Inc. (HLI) should be ordered considering that the issue on distribution was no longer being contested by HLI.
Mallari is the leader of a breakaway group of the bigger farmworker and beneficiaries (FWBs) called Alyansa ng mga Manggagawang Bukid ng Hacienda Luisita (Ambala), which has been regularly staging activities in front of the SC building to call of the High Court to already rule with finality on their case by dismissing HLI’s appeal.

Joining Mallari in his motion were 17 other FWBs. The farmers, however, filed their motion without the concurrence of a lawyer.
He said in their motion that HLI only raised issues on just compensation and stock distribution option for FWBs in their motion for clarification and partial reconsideration; thus, there should be no more legal impediment for awarding of land to FWBs who are no longer interested in the SDO.

“Apropos of the foregoing disquisition, the matter with respect to the placement or acquisition of the subject land under the Carp (Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program) through the compulsory or mandated land acquisition scheme is no longer a bone of contention so to say,” the group said.

“Absent any question about the acquisition and redistribution of the land under the Carp, the matter is therefore deemed resolved and it can now be considered executory,” it added.

Mallari said the SC may use its power to order partial execution of its orders under Section 2 (b), Rule 39 of the Rules of Court despite pendency of other issues raised in the appeal filed by HLI.

In its November 22 resolution, the Court affirmed its July 5 decision that the just compensation for HLI’s agricultural land that will be transferred for land distribution to the farmer-beneficiaries should be computed based on the valuation of the land in 1989, when the Presidential Agrarian Reform Committee (PARC) approved its SDP.

The Court said when PARC approved HLI’s SDP, it was only the time that farmer-beneficiaries were considered to own and possess the agricultural lands in Hacienda Luisita.

The justices also unanimously agreed that the contested land should be distributed by HLI to the original 6,296 farmer-beneficiaries pursuant to an order of the PARC in December 2005. The court likewise directed HLI to pay the original FWBs with over P1.33 billion it earned from selling the 500-hectare converted portion of the land estate. (ECV/Sunnex)

Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2012/03/05/prisons-chief-snubs-justice-department-s-hearing-209609

Top Beach Resort in the North is Clearwater in Pampanga Clark Philippines.

The best getaway destination vacation spot near Manila convenient safe and accessible is Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark Pampanga. Top rated destination for family reunion, bonding, retreat, picinic and getaway out of town from Manila is Clearwater Beach Resort; frequently visited spots are lake, picnic grounds; water sports, boating, swimming, kayak, camping; child friendly. Many visitors also come to Clark to play golf in one of the best golf courses in Pampanga. Pampanga is home to some of the finest golf courses outside of Manila.

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; child friendly. Many visitors also come to Clark to play golf in one of the best golf courses in Pampanga. Pampanga is home to some of the finest golf courses outside of Manila.

Residents of Manila and Angeles City Pampanga are looking for a safe and convenient place to celebrate Christmas this year in Philippines. Many travel north to Clark to swim at Clearwater Beach Resort which also has lake and picnic grounds to unwind and relax, a very good way to spend Christmas holidays with the family and children. Fine dining Yats Restaurant offers sumptuous cozy Christmas dinner, for wine lovers, Clark Wine Center provides exciting shopping options.

Many are surprised to find a white sand beach so near Manila right in the heart of Pampanga, just 70 minutes from Manila. The white beach in Clark Pampanga’s Clearwater Beach Resort is becoming well known to frequent visitors to Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone. Even residents of Subic travel to Clark via ScTex to spend a day in relaxation in the beach, lake and picnic grounds of Clearwater Resort & Country Club, a project of Hong Kong-based Yats International.

For reservations, comments and inquiries,

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

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

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

http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

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

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

Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com

While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.
http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

http://www.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

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

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State commission opposes Allied Bank-PNB merger

THE Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) said it will pull all stops to prevent the merger of Allied Bank with the Philippine National Bank (PNB), saying the move could jeopardize the government’s stake at the private bank.
PCGG Commissioner for Legal Affairs Gerard Mosquera said the commission has asked the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bangko Sentral Pilipinas (BSP) to do everything to prevent the merger.
In a letter to SEC chair, Teresita J. Herbosa and BSP Governor Amado Tetangco, Mosquera said the commission’s opposition to the proposed merger of the two banks is anchored on the following grounds: non-compliance with Section 77 of the Corporation Code, violation of Section 2 of Executive Order 2 series of 1986, and absence of specific approval from the Sandiganbayan.
Mosquera said Section 77 of the code provided that the merger should have approval by majority vote of the Board of Directors or Trustees of the corporation, which should be submitted for approval by the respective stockholders or members of the said corporations
The same law mandated that notice, either personally or by registered mail, shall be given to all stockholders for the said purpose two weeks prior to the date of the meeting.
The affirmative vote of stockholders representing at least two thirds of the outstanding capital stock of each corporation is needed for the approval of the merger while Section 2 of EO 2, “prohibits any person from transferring, conveying, encumbering or otherwise depleting or concealing such assets” that are the subject of litigation.
The PCGG official expressed belief that the absence of specific approval from Sandiganbayan, on the other hand, “will compromise the ability of the GRP (government of the Republic of the Philippines) to recover the subject Allied shares and will constitute a deprivation of the GRP’s right to property without due process of law.”
“The shares of stock owned by Mr. Lucio Tan and other principal stockholders of Allied Bank are presently under litigation and are the subject matter of an action for reconveyance pending before the Sandiganbayan,” Mosquera’s letter read.
“The PCGG is seeking the recovery of the shares of stock in Allied Bank on the ground that this is part of the ill-gotten wealth (of the late dictator, former President Ferdinand Marcos which was acquired through Lucio Tan when he acquired General now known as Allied Bank),” Mosquera said.
“To allow the merger involving shares which are under litigation is not only un-procedural, it infringes upon the substantive right of the GRP to recover ill gotten wealth,” he said.
He stressed that “at the very least, the merger should be held in abeyance until judgment in Civil Case 005 is rendered and attains finality.”
Allied Bank is about 75 percent controlled by Tan. He also controlled about 67 percent of PNB, which has a total assets of P240 billion.
The official admitted that the government would have a hard time recovering its Allied shares if the merger is allowed since the PNB, if the latter is the surviving entity, could argued that it was not the subject of a pending case.
At the same time, he said no government representative has ever sat on the board of Allied Bank.
The merger talks started in 2008 though it has not yet to materialize after being subjected to legal proceedings at the Sandiganbayan. (AH/Sunnex)

Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2012/03/05/state-commission-opposes-allied-bank-pnb-merger-209608

Companies in Manila travel out of town for a short getaway to hold their events and function outside of the city in the north. Many companies choose Clark in Pampanga because of its safety record. 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.

Clark offers some of the best outdoor venues for company outings in Pampanga, Angeles City and Subic. Being so accessible from Manila via the North Luzon Expressway, Clark Philippines is exceptionally convenient for all sorts of events and picnics. Each year, many company events like team building, corporate planning, outings and awarding ceremonies are held in resorts like Clearwater Beach hotel located in the central business district of Clark Pampanga.

Although Clark is not revered for fancy ballrooms and stuffy function rooms, there are many options for meeting and conference facilities. Companies travel out of town from Manila heading north to Pampanga typically look for meeting facilities within leisure and recreational areas. More and more companies mix in a good amount of activities in the program to help participants unwind and relax in between sessions.

Clearwater is a highly recommended and most frequently visited private resort in Pampanga. This Clark hotel is a famous private resort outside Manila for corporate planning because of its exclusivity. Although the function rooms for planning and meetings are simple and basic, the surrounding gardens and ambience more than make up for what it lacks in lavish interior decoration.

New camping sites and picnic grounds in Philippines are now added to Clark for family outings in outside Manila. The best campsites are located at Yats Clearwater Resort & Country Club in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines. Just bring camping equipment and enjoy the fun and ambience of outdoor living camping in Clark under safe, secured and clean conditions. Outdoor activities include swimming and water sports, boating and paddling a kayak, lawn tennis, golf, shooting range and all sorts of leisure activities including colonial games like croquet and horseshoe.

For reservations, comments and inquiries,

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

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

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

http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

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

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

Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com

While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.
http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

http://www.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

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

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CA upholds Palace termination of Arroyo ‘midnight deal’

THE Court of Appeals (CA) has upheld a decision of Malacañang to annul the “midnight deal” between the Arroyo administration and a nickel mining consortium in Palawan over allegations of violations of several mining laws in three mining sites in the province.

In a 12-page decision penned by Associate Justice Samuel Gaerlan, the CA’s Fifth Division denied the petition filed by Narra Nickel Mining and Development Corporation, Tesoro Mining and Development and McArthur Mining Inc., seeking a reversal of the resolution rendered by the Office of the President on July 6, 2011.

The consortium had been granted a Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA) to operate large-scale exploration, development and utilization of minerals in the towns of Rizal, Bataraz and Narra in Palawan.

President Benigno Aquino III cancelled the mining firms’ FTAA based on the complaint filed by another mining firm, Redmont Consolidated Mining Corporation, which alleged that the recommendation and approval of the FTAA in favor of the petitioners were done with grave abuse of discretion.

Redmont said there were violations of the mining law, its rules and regulations, as well as other applicable laws connected with the conversion of petitioners’ mineral production and sharing agreement (MPSA) and exploration permit applications filed in 1991 and 2001, respectively, to FTAA applications in 2007.

But according to the CA, the petitioners failed to substantiate its claim that the Office of the President committed grave abuse of discretion in ordering the revocation of the mining firms’ FTAA on April 6, 2011, and denying their motion for reconsideration in a resolution issued on July 6, 2011.

The CA turned down the argument of the petitioners that the FTAA can no longer be cancelled since it had already been approved by former President and now Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

It also claimed petitioners cannot argue that the OP cannot cancel their FTAA being one of the contracting parties, citing Section 17.2 of the FTAA, which stated that the same may be cancelled by either party if there was violation of its terms and conditions, failure of the contractor to pay taxes and fees due the government.

“The subject agreement is not merely a contract between private individuals but one entered into by the Republic… As such, public interest demands that a more liberal stance be taken in determining whether respondent (Redmont) possesses locus standi, which is exactly what the OP had done,” the CA ruled.

The CA also said that factual findings made by quasi-judicial bodies and administrative agencies when supported by substantial evidence are accorded great respect and even finality by the appellate courts. This is because administrative agencies possess specialized knowledge and expertise in their respective fields.

“As such, their findings of fact are binding upon this Court unless there is showing of grave abuse of discretion, or where it is clearly shown that they were arrived at arbitrarily or in disregard of the evidence on record,” the Court said.

Likewise, the appellate court did not give credence to the claim of the petitioners of violation of their right to procedural due process.

The fact that petitioners was given the chance to file a motion for reconsideration of the April 6, 2011 decision of the President, although it was eventually denied, only proved that they were not denied due process.

Records showed that the FTAA was approved in favor of MBMI Resources, a Canadian mining firm and its local partners covering four properties located in the municipalities of Rizal, Bataraz and Narra, all in Palawan, on April 5, 2010, just two months before Arroyo bowed from office.

Meanwhile, Redmont, also an applicant of mining exploration permit, filed a petition for cancellation/revocation of FTAA before the OP, citing violations of the mining law and other applicable laws committed by the petitioners.

Petitioners then moved for the dismissal of the petition on the grounds that there is no rule of law that grants an appeal from a memorandum issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources; that the appeal was filed beyond the reglementary period; that there was no proper service of appeal on petitioners; and, that respondent, as an applicant for a mineral agreement, is not a real party-in-interest for the revocation of an existing mineral agreement.

On April 6, 2011, Aquino ruled in favor of Redmont, prompting the petitioners to elevate the case before the CA. (ECV/Sunnex)

Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2012/03/05/ca-upholds-palace-termination-arroyo-midnight-deal-209607

The growing array of hotel resort accommodation, recreation and entertainment facilities, places to unwind and relax, fine dining and family restaurants, bars and pubs makes it increasing easy for tourists and visitors from Manila to spend quality time in a place of leisure in Clark, Pampanga.

To many visitors from Manila, a place of leisure or a good hotel or resort in Pampanga must be located in a city that is safe, clean and not so noisy. Convenience and accessibility are important considerations in choosing a holiday destination in Philippines. Clark Freeport is probably the easiest tourist destination to reach from Manila. Clark also has its own international airport with dozens of daily flights connecting Clark directly with Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Bangkok, Malaysia and South Korea. Clark is home to some of the best golf courses in Pampanga. Although golf continues to be one of the reasons why visitors from Manila travel to Pampanga, residents of Angeles City, Subic and Bulacan travel to Clark not just to play golf in one of the best golf courses in Pampanga but also to relax and unwind in the best resort in Philippines.

Hotels, resorts, vacation rentals, fine dining and family restaurants, bars and pubs, entertainment, nightlife, place of leisure, sports and recreation facilities in Clark and Angeles Pampanga are showcased for the convenience of visitors planning a getaway from Manila or a weekend out of town to relax and unwind in a clean and safe city.

Spa is not the only way to unwind for people who are stressed out by Manila traffic and noise pollution.

Clearwater Resort & Country Club offers several styles of accommodation from US$65 up inclusive of breakfast for two at the beautiful Breakfast Garden Restaurant overlooking the large Clearwater lake and beach. This is a good rendition of the lifestyle that the Americans left behind after they left the Clark Airbase. A good short description of this lifestyle is suburban laid-back slow-paced clean living, very suitable for tourists and guests looking for a way to unwind from the stress of living in Manila.

In a city like Manila, most residents rely on visits to spa and beauty parlor to unwind and relax. But with a short getaway to Angeles City Clark Pampanga one can de-stress by enjoying beautiful outdoor amenities of this beach resort, savoring what nature can offer.

For reservations, comments and inquiries,

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

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

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

http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

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

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

Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com

While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.
http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

http://www.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

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

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P500M allotted for airports security upgrade

THE Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) will purchase P500 million worth of equipment, including passenger and cargo screeners, to upgrade security in 45 airports in the country.
DOTC Secretary Mar Roxas said the 45 airports constitute the bulk of passengers and cargo traffic of the 86 airports nationwide.
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We will install, upgrade and layer the security screening for all 45 airports that presently have commercial flights. Of those 45, less than half or only 21 have a security screening facility,” Roxas said in a press briefing Monday.
He said they will start the bidding for the supply of the equipment, which includes nine cargo X-ray screeners, 46 passenger screeners and 59 closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras next month.
“The bidding process will start on the first week of April with the first deliveries to be made within 60 days so that by the end of the year, all will be delivered and installed. By the end of the year, all the 45 airports will have appropriate security facilities,” the official said, adding they will also repair 22 non-operational X-rays.
Roxas said the DOTC wants one bidder to supply all the requirements to ensure uniformity and synchronization of the equipments.
He said of the 21 airports with security screening facility, only the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, as well as airports in Mactan in Cebu and Davao have layered security measures.
He stressed that international standards called for a layered screening, one when the passenger arrived or enter the terminal, and for baggage that are subjected to multiple screening to check for metallic objects, explosives and organic matter such as illegal drugs.
This does not mean, however, that cargoes passing these airports, including NAIA, are not subjected to rigorous screening, Roxas said, adding they want to ensure a seamless screening process.
He said the move to beef up security is also not due to pressure from abroad, particularly the United States.
“In fact, the TSA (Transportation Security Administration), which runs airport security in the United States, gave us a very good mark the last time they were here last December,” he said.
The TSA’s status’s Annual Security Assessment covered airport ID processing and access controls, airport security program, quality control program, airport contingency and emergency plans, cargo security, perimeter and terminal access control systems, passenger and cabin baggage screening system.
But the country’s aviation sector has yet to recover its Category 1 status after the US Federal Aviation Administration downgraded it to Category 2 in 2007 because of safety issues and lack of technical personnel. (AH/Sunnex)

Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2012/03/05/p500m-allotted-airports-security-upgrade-209606

This resort hotel in Clark Philippines is to many, a fine example to leisure lifestyle of suburban city in America. Lake, beach, 13 hectares of picnic grounds covered with trees and green all put together to deliver a memorable getaway experience for foreign tourists visiting Angeles City Clark Philippines and residents of Manila driving up to Clark for a day trip or a weekend family outing.

Family with children can enjoy the picnic grounds and several large and small spots for swimming and water sports inside this resort in Pampanga. Parents can enjoy a day in leisure and relaxation in the shade provided by large Acacia trees throughout this resort. The ambience and beautiful view of the outdoor facilities of this beach resort in Clark Pampanga attracts visitors to go out of town from Manila for a getaway in the north.

Does anyone know how difficult it is to find a decent beach wedding venue in the Philippines? Sure, there are a lot of beautiful beaches but to find a beach where we can have a wedding ceremony in Philippines is next to impossible. 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.

Clearwater is a highly recommended and most frequently visited private resort in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines. This Clark hotel is a top rated place of leisure and a famous private resort outside Manila for corporate planning because of its exclusivity. Although the function rooms for planning and meetings are simple and basic, the surrounding gardens and ambience more than make up for what it lacks in lavish interior decoration.

Beach wedding venue is very popular in Manila, Subic, Pampanga Angeles City and
Clark Philippines. Young wedding couples prefer outdoor beach wedding followed up by garden styled outdoor wedding receptions in Philippines. Best beach wedding venue in Philippines is Clearwater Resort wedding venues near Manila, Angeles City, Clark 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, click here to contact Clearwater Resort now

Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com

While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.
http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

http://www.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

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

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