{"id":15927,"date":"2012-02-29T09:15:33","date_gmt":"2012-02-29T09:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/wordpress\/?p=15927"},"modified":"2012-02-29T09:15:33","modified_gmt":"2012-02-29T09:15:33","slug":"high-court-accedes-to-aquino-wish-on-armm-appointments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/2012\/02\/high-court-accedes-to-aquino-wish-on-armm-appointments\/","title":{"rendered":"High Court accedes to Aquino wish on ARMM appointments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE Supreme Court on Tuesday lent credence to the wishes of President Benigno Aquino 3rd in appointing officers-in-charge (OICs) in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). <\/p>\n<p>Prior to the Court ruling, Aquino has appointed former Anak Mindanao Party list Rep. Mujiv Hataman as OIC Regional Governor after the High Court junked appeals against the postponement of ARMM polls.<\/p>\n<p>The Court ruled as constitutional Republic Act (RA) No. 10153 that postpones ARMM elections and synchronizing it with the 2013 mid-term polls.<\/p>\n<p>The Court en banc affirmed its earlier ruling and junked the motions for reconsideration questioning the earlier decision.<\/p>\n<p>Court Administrator and spokesman Jose Midas Marquez said that with a split decision of 8 against 6, the Court favored that law deferring ARMM polls to 2013 that were originally scheduled last August 8, 2010.<\/p>\n<p>The original voting was 8-7. However, Corona inhibited himself since one of the respondents to the case was the Senate and the House of Representatives and he is facing an impeachment trial.<\/p>\n<p>The majority of the justices believe it is within the power of Congress to postpone the elections and within the power of Congress to authorize the President to appoint officers in charge.<\/p>\n<p>However, it was clarified that the only the President can appoint the OICs.<\/p>\n<p>That law gives Aquino the authority to appoint OICs, which, according to critics, was beyond the President\u2019s constitutional power of supervision over the region.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, House Minority Leader Edcel Lagman asked the SC to declare as \u201cunconstitutional and invalid\u201d the law because there is no need to appoint OICs.<\/p>\n<p>Citing Organic Act of ARMM or Republic Act No. 9054, Lagman said that the incumbent ARMM governor, vice governor, and Legislative Assembly members can retain their positions in holdover capacity until the May 2013 elections.<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.manilatimes.net\/index.php\/news\/nation\/18192-high-court-accedes-to-aquino-wish-on-armm-appointments<\/p>\n<p>Good hotel accommodation in Clark is available for Manila residents and tourists looking for good resorts in Pampanga for vacations and holidays in Philippines.  Clearwater Resort is one of the best resorts in Pampanga that is lauded by Manila residents for its safe and clean outdoor facilities that are perfect for family bonding or for stressed out Manila residents to relax and unwind during a weekend in the north.  Many guests of this hotel in Clark Pampanga enjoy fishing in the lake or their fishing pond located next to the outback tents hotel accommodation.  Clearwater appears frequently on the top of a list of the best hotels in Pampanga.  Function room for meetings and seminars is also available in this popular resort in Clark Philippines.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.  <\/p>\n<p>Spa is not the only way to unwind for people who are stressed out by Manila traffic and noise pollution.<\/p>\n<p>Clearwater Resort &amp; 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. <\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>For reservations, comments and inquiries, <\/p>\n<p>Clearwater Resort &amp; Country Club<br \/>\nCreekside Road corner of Centennial Road,<br \/>\nCentral Business District, Clark Freeport Zone,<br \/>\nPampanga, Philippines 2023<\/p>\n<p>Tel: (045)599-5949 0917-520-4403  0922-870-5177<\/p>\n<p>Manila Sales Office<br \/>\n3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,<br \/>\nExchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605<br \/>\n(632) 637-5019   0917-520-4393  Rea or Chay<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com<\/p>\n<p>Email:   Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com<\/p>\n<p>Getting to this hotel in Clark Philippines<br \/>\nAfter entering Clark Freeport from Subic, Manila, Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along Clark\u2019s main highway MA Roxas, passing Clark\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>For inquiries and bookings, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/contact\/index.html\">click here to contact Clearwater Resort now<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com\">http:\/\/www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.YatsRestaurant.com\">http:\/\/www.YatsRestaurant.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.YatsLeisure.com\">http:\/\/www.YatsLeisure.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ClarkWineCenter.com\">http:\/\/www.ClarkWineCenter.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.LondonPubClark.com\">http:\/\/www.LondonPubClark.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com\">http:\/\/www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ClarkPhilippines.com\">http:\/\/www.ClarkPhilippines.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.YatsWineCellars.com\">http:\/\/www.YatsWineCellars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For jobs and business investment opportunities in the Philippines please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yilp.com\">http:\/\/www.yilp.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE Supreme Court on Tuesday lent credence to the wishes of President Benigno Aquino 3rd in appointing officers-in-charge (OICs) in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). Prior to the Court ruling, Aquino has appointed former Anak Mindanao Party list Rep. 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