{"id":17971,"date":"2012-04-27T08:39:51","date_gmt":"2012-04-27T08:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/wordpress\/?p=17971"},"modified":"2012-04-27T08:39:51","modified_gmt":"2012-04-27T08:39:51","slug":"biometrics-for-arroyo-not-needed-after-all-judge-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/2012\/04\/biometrics-for-arroyo-not-needed-after-all-judge-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Biometrics for Arroyo not needed after all, judge rules"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will not get a chance to validate her biometric information in time for the 2013 elections.<br \/>\nJudge Jesus Mupas of Pasay City Regional Trial Court Branch 112 on Thursday overturned his earlier decision ordering the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to bring a biometric machine to Arroyo\u2019s hospital suite at Veterans Memorial Medical Center in order to validate her data.<br \/>\nCourt spokesperson Felda Domingo said Mupas reversed the decision after the Comelec objected to it.<br \/>\n\u201cFirst of all, there is no legal requirement necessitating the capture of her biometric data, which means that she can vote and run in the upcoming elections without it,\u201d she said.<br \/>\nDomingo said the lack of verified biometric data in the now Pampanga representative\u2019s election record would not disenfranchise her from the polls.<br \/>\n\u201cWhat is important is that she is a registered voter and the lack of her biometrics data will not impair her constitutional right to vote,\u201d she said.<br \/>\nMupas also took into consideration the logistical difficulties the Comelec enumerated in its objection, most notably the bringing of a biometrics machine from her hometown of Lubao, Pampanga, to her hospital suite in Quezon City.<br \/>\n\u201cThe Comelec said the machine would come from Lubao. At the moment, the Comelec staff are busy preparing for the 2013 polls,\u201d Domingo said.<br \/>\nArroyo\u2019s camp has yet to reveal their next move.<br \/>\nRay Montri Santos, Arroyo\u2019s lawyer in the electoral sabotage case she is facing in Mupas\u2019 court, said it was important for the former president to have her biometric data verified.<br \/>\n\u201cWe don\u2019t want (the biometrics) issue to be used against her when she votes in the next elections,\u201d he said.<br \/>\nEarlier, Mupas denied Arroyo\u2019s petition to go to her hometown to have her biometrics data verified, citing challenges in securing her.<br \/>\nInstead, Mupas directed the Comelec to bring a biometrics machine to her hospital suite where she is recuperating from various illnesses.<\/p>\n<div class='avia-iframe-wrap'>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"nTk0VDCmxD\"><p><a href=\"http:\/\/newsinfo.inquirer.net\/183297\/biometrics-for-arroyo-not-needed-after-all-judge-rules\">Biometrics for Arroyo not needed after all, judge rules<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" src=\"http:\/\/newsinfo.inquirer.net\/183297\/biometrics-for-arroyo-not-needed-after-all-judge-rules\/embed#?secret=nTk0VDCmxD\" data-secret=\"nTk0VDCmxD\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Biometrics for Arroyo not needed after all, judge rules&#8221; &#8212; Inquirer News\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Generally regarded as is a place of leisure and the best hotel in the North near Manila as well as the top beach resort in Clark, Clearwater maintains a consistent standard with respect to products and services.  This hotel in Pampanga may not be a 5-star resort but visitors from Manila going to Angeles City and Clark Freeport regard Clearwater as the number one location for family outings, leisure destination as well as the best event venue for company outings, weddings and other events.<\/p>\n<p>Comparison of crime rates between Philippines Angeles City and Clark Pampanga sheds light on the difference between the twin cities of Pampanga. Regular guests of Angeles City Hotels begin to migrate on base into hotels inside Clark Philippines not only for peace and quiet but peace of mind and a sense of safety and security.<\/p>\n<p>To many visitors from Manila, a good hotel in Pampanga must be located in a city that is safe, clean and not so noisy.  This hotel in Clark Philippines really fits those criteria.  <\/p>\n<p>Where to stay in Clark, Philippines?<\/p>\n<p>Pampanga\u2019s Clearwater is generally regarded as the best private resort in Clark, Philippines.  This beach hotel is the most frequently visited private resort outside Manila for corporate planning because of its exclusivity.    Clearwater is one of the best hotel in Clark and the resort is a very popular venue for rest and relaxation especially for golfers after a round of golf at one of the best golf courses near Manila.   Clark is home to some of the best golf courses in Pampanga.   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>Guests enjoy spending time relaxing in leisure at Frolic Garden of this hotel in Clark Pampanga.  There is a special feeling in this hotel in Clark Philippines makes you slow down and enjoy the ambience.  Children like playing in the Family Cove of this Clark resort hotel.  Hotel guests prefer Clark over Angeles City, Subic or hotel in Manila.  This hotel in Clark Philippines has style and character.  Guests often come back again to relax and enjoy the beautiful ambience of this hotel in Clark Pampanga.<\/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) 633-1566   0917-520-4393  Rea or  Chay or Kristine<\/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>Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will not get a chance to validate her biometric information in time for the 2013 elections. Judge Jesus Mupas of Pasay City Regional Trial Court Branch 112 on Thursday overturned his earlier decision ordering the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to bring a biometric machine to Arroyo\u2019s hospital suite at Veterans Memorial [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17971","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-about-angeles-city-clark-subic-and-pampanga"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17971","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17971"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17971\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17971"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17971"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17971"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}