{"id":16941,"date":"2012-03-29T01:32:47","date_gmt":"2012-03-29T01:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/wordpress\/?p=16941"},"modified":"2012-03-29T01:32:47","modified_gmt":"2012-03-29T01:32:47","slug":"palace-to-study-granting-emergency-powers-to-aquino","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/2012\/03\/palace-to-study-granting-emergency-powers-to-aquino\/","title":{"rendered":"Palace to study granting emergency powers to Aquino"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MANILA &#8212; Malaca\u00f1ang is not shutting the door for President Benigno Aquino III to have special powers to address the worsening blackouts in Mindanao.<br \/>\nThe President&#8217;s allies at the House of Representatives have expressed willingness to grant Aquino the emergency powers to immediately address the power situation in Mindanao.<br \/>\nDeputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said Malaca\u00f1ang has to study the proposal as soon as it is filed in Congress.<br \/>\n&#8220;We will have to study the proposal when filed in the Lower House (House of Representatives),&#8221; she said.<br \/>\nResidents of Mindanao have been complaining about the long hours of brownouts, which have been affecting businesses.<br \/>\n&#8220;As of the present time, the power situation is being addressed by the Department of Energy (DOE) with the stakeholders in Mindanao,&#8221; Valte said.<br \/>\nThe DOE has dispatched 120-megawatt power barges in Mindanao to augment the electricity supply from the hydropower plants but electric cooperatives are not contracting them yet because of the higher power cost.<br \/>\nEastern Samar Representative Ben Evardone, chairman of the House committee on public information, said if the widespread blackout continues in Mindanao, this could damage the image of the Philippines.<br \/>\nThe administration lawmakers also raised the possibility of the President calling for a special session so that Congress could grant him emergency powers.<br \/>\nCongress has been on a Lenten break and will only resume its session in May.<br \/>\nThe government earlier admitted that power blackouts could last until 2013.<br \/>\nValte said the government is currently trying to resolve the problem.<br \/>\nMalaca\u00f1ang warned residents in Mindanao that if they will not share the burden of shouldering the higher cost of electricity rates, they will continue to suffer long hours of brownouts.<br \/>\nEnergy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras had also said residents in Mindanao have to pay more for their electricity consumption as they will source out their power from diesel-run power barges.<br \/>\nThe power shortage in Mindanao could be alleviated by 2014 when a 300-MW coal-fired plant becomes operational, Almendras said. (SDR\/Sunnex)<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.sunstar.com.ph\/manila\/local-news\/2012\/03\/27\/palace-study-granting-emergency-powers-aquino-213450<\/p>\n<p>Clearwater is one of the hotels in Pampanga that offers good outdoor venues for events like team building and company outings. \u00a0Manila event organizers look for good resorts near Manila to hold outdoor functions and events for clients. \u00a0Many event planners choose Clearwater because it is located in Clark. \u00a0This is one of the best event venues near Manila. \u00a0 There are over 10 outdoor private event venues in Clearwater resort suitable for groups of 50 to 3000 participants. \u00a0Clearwater Resort is generally recognized by event planners as the best event venue in Clark Pampanga. \u00a0Clearwater appears frequently on the top of a list of the best hotels in Pampanga. \u00a0 Camping is one of the popular outdoor activities that take place in Clearwater Resort which is generally regarded as one of the best hotels in Clark Philippines.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As Manila becomes more congested and pollution becomes frustratingly intolerable, many families opt to spend a few quality nights and relax in this hotel in Angeles City Clark Pampanga. It is fair to say that YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is known for its faithful rendition of the American suburban lifestyle, all there for the enjoyment of all ages and all members of the family.<\/p>\n<p>Trying to find a place of leisure and a place to stay in Clark, Philippines?<\/p>\n<p>This resort hotel is different from other hotels in Clark Philippines or hotel in Angeles City.  This Clark Freeport Hotel has large space for children to play and adults to enjoy some peace and quiet in the picnic grounds near the lake.  Clark Philippines is lucky to have such a hotel.  Travel agencies think it is also a nice event venue for company outings, wedding, team building and planning session in the Philippines. They don\u2019t think Angeles City, Manila or Subic has event venues like those in this beach resort in Pampanga.<\/p>\n<p>New camping sites and picnic grounds in Philippines are now available for family outings in Philippines at Yats Clearwater Resort &amp; Country Club in Pampanga Angeles City near Manila Philippines.  Just bring camping equipment and enjoy the fun and ambience of outdoor living camping in Angeles City Philippines under safe, secured and clean conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Clearwater is a highly recommended and most frequently visited place of leisure that is a private resort in Pampanga.  This Clark hotel is a famous leisure destination outside of Manila for corporate planning because of its exclusivity.  Clark is home to some of the best golf courses in Pampanga.   Although golf continues to be one of the reasons why visitors from Manila travel to Pampanga, residents of Angeles City, Subic and Bulacan travel to Clark not just to play golf in one of the best golf courses in Pampanga but also to relax and unwind in the best resort in Philippines.<\/p>\n<p>This breakfast garden caf\u00e9 is absolutely the most idyllic restaurant in Angeles City Clark Philippines.  You named it right \u2013 Clearwater Breakfast Garden and Caf\u00e9.  This is exactly what Clark Freeport needs, a nice simple bistro caf\u00e9 where one can get good quality breakfast and enjoy the food in peace at leisure pace.  This is the best hotel restaurant in Angeles City Clark Philippines and the eggs Benedict as well as American Breakfast and the pancakes are really world-class.<\/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>MANILA &#8212; Malaca\u00f1ang is not shutting the door for President Benigno Aquino III to have special powers to address the worsening blackouts in Mindanao. The President&#8217;s allies at the House of Representatives have expressed willingness to grant Aquino the emergency powers to immediately address the power situation in Mindanao. 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