{"id":20147,"date":"2012-07-04T07:25:31","date_gmt":"2012-07-04T07:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/wordpress\/?p=20147"},"modified":"2012-07-04T07:25:31","modified_gmt":"2012-07-04T07:25:31","slug":"government-suspends-classes-work-in-ncr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/2012\/07\/government-suspends-classes-work-in-ncr\/","title":{"rendered":"Government suspends classes, work in NCR"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tuesday, July 3, 2012<br \/>\nMANILA (2nd Update, 1:40 p.m.) &#8212; Classes from pre-school to high school levels in Metro Manila were cancelled Tuesday morning due to rains spawned by a low pressure area (LPA) west of the capital.<br \/>\nThe bad weather also prompted Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile to cancel work at Senate at 10 a.m. while the Supreme Court suspended work in all lower courts including Sandiganbayan, Court of Appeals, and Court of Tax Appeals starting at 3 p.m.<br \/>\nAt 2 p.m. Tuesday, House Secretary General Marilyn Barua-Yap announced the work suspension at the House of Representatives.<br \/>\nMalacanang, for its part, said there is no suspension of work in government offices.<br \/>\nThe Department of Education (DepEd) announced suspension of classes in the cities of Manila, Muntinlupa, Quezon, Pasig, Makati, San Juan, Taguig, Caloocan, Pasay, Navotas, Mandaluyong, Cainta, Marikina, Para\u00f1aque and Valenzuela.<br \/>\nThe bad weather also caused heavy traffic along the north and south-bound lanes of Edsa, the capital&#8217;s busiest highway, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said.<br \/>\nThe following schools have announced suspension of classes:<br \/>\n1. University of the East<br \/>\n2. Assumption Antipolo<br \/>\n3. San Beda<br \/>\n4. De La Salle University College of St. Benilde<br \/>\n5. Central Colleges of the Philippines (High school and college)<br \/>\n6. De La Salle University<br \/>\n7. San Beda College-Manila<br \/>\n8. Far Eastern University<br \/>\n9. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila<br \/>\n10. City College of Manila<br \/>\n11. University of Sto. Tomas<br \/>\n12. Letran Manila<br \/>\nThe LPA brought heavy rains on Central and Southern Luzon, including Metro Manila and Quirino, causing flooding in some of these areas, the state weather bureau said on Tuesday.<br \/>\nData from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) showed the LPA dumped 11.2 millimeters per hour of rain (heavy) from Monday night until early Tuesday.<br \/>\nWeather forecaster Boy Soriaga said heavy rains since early Tuesday has flooded some roads in Metro Manila, making these impassable to light vehicles.<br \/>\nSoriaga said the LPA was last spotted at 30 kilometers north of Ambulong, Batangas.<br \/>\nDespite bringing heavy rains, he said, the LPA has small chance to turn into cyclone because it is in the landmass. It was expected to dissipate on Thursday.<br \/>\nSoriaga said except for LPA, there is no weather disturbance seen outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).<br \/>\nIn its 6:20 a.m. advisory, the Pagasa issued a yellow warning signal for some areas.<br \/>\nA rainfall of 10.2 millimeters (mm) are expected in Tanay in Rizal; 4 mm at Sangley Point in Cavite; 5 mm at Science Garden, Quezon City; and 3 mm at Port Area, Manila.<br \/>\nUnder the heavy rainfall warning system, a yellow warning indicates that an expected rainfall of 7.5 mm to 15 mm within one hour is likely to continue.<br \/>\nCommunities under this advisory are advised to be aware of the weather conditions. The bureau warned that flooding may also occur in low-lying areas.<br \/>\nPagasa said the Central and Southern Luzon will experience cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms becoming widespread rains over Central Luzon, Quirino and Quezon provinces that may trigger flash floods and landslides.<br \/>\n&#8220;Residents living in low-lying areas and along mountain slopes are advised to be alert for possible occurrence of flash floods and landslides,&#8221; it said.<br \/>\nThe weather agency added Visayas and the rest of Luzon will have mostly cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms.<br \/>\nMindanao will be partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers and thunderstorms.<br \/>\nModerate to strong winds blowing from the northeast to northwest will prevail over Luzon and coming from southwest over Eastern Visayas.<br \/>\nThe coastal waters along these areas will be moderate to rough.<br \/>\nElsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from the southwest with slight to moderate seas.<br \/>\nState weather forecasters are expecting Metro Manila and some provinces in Luzon to have cloudy to sunny skies beginning Wednesday.<br \/>\nNikos Pe\u00f1aranda, forecaster at the Pagasa, said the weather disturbance is heading for an exit toward the West Philippine Sea by Thursday.<br \/>\n&#8220;Metro Manila will still experience some rainshowers on Wednesday morning but after that, we expect an improved weather condition. We also see the same for surrounding provinces,&#8221; he said in an interview.<br \/>\nAnother low pressure area currently in Palau is set to enter the Philippines later this week but Pe\u00f1aranda said it will not develop into a tropical cyclone. (Kathrina Alvarez\/Virgil Lopez\/PNA\/Sunnex)<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.sunstar.com.ph\/breaking-news\/2012\/07\/03\/government-suspends-classes-work-ncr-229974<\/p>\n<p>Some of the good resorts in Pampanga offer safe outdoor venues for events such as team building and company outings.  Function room for meetings and seminars is also available in this popular resort in Clark Philippines. Outdoor activities favored by event organizers for team building near Manila include swimming, boating, kayak, fishing, camping, cookout, bonfire and picnic.  Clearwater is one of the hotels in Pampanga that offers good outdoor venues for events like team building and company outings.  In fact, many event planners consider Clearwater Resort to be the best event venue near Manila and certainly the best hotel in Clark Philippines for outdoor functions and events as well as meetings and seminars also. Visitors to Clark and Angeles City Pampanga seldom pass up the opportunity to relax and unwind by the lake of this popular resort in Pampanga.<\/p>\n<p>The best getaway destination vacation spot near Manila convenient safe and accessible is Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark Pampanga.<\/p>\n<p>Highly recommended by travel guides as the best private resort in Pampanga, Clearwater Resort in Clark Philippines also offers beach and lake venues for company outings and family picnics.  This outdoor resort hotel also offers several beautiful venues for beach wedding and garden receptions.  No wonder this private resort in Angeles City Clark Pampanga is frequently visited by wedding couples for prenuptial photo shoot.<\/p>\n<p>Travelers going north to Clark Pampanga frequently look for enjoyable hotel for family bonding during summer vacation in the Philippines.  Many visitors to Angeles City, Pampanga Clark Philippines prefer to stay in private resorts located in a secure and safe destination.  Staying in a private place makes it possible to enjoy a peaceful holiday with no stress.  No wonder many tourists rate Clearwater Resort as the best day-trip destination for a summer getaway, a vacation and a place to celebrate special occasion also.<\/p>\n<p>Wedding couples travel to the north to have their prenuptial pictorial photo-shoot at Clearwater Resort.   Within this beautiful resort in Pampanga there are many scenic spots by the lake, beach and picnic grounds, perfect for prenuptial pictorials outside of Manila.  This is also one of the best resorts in Pampanga that offers good picnic spots near Manila.<\/p>\n<p>Travel guides and tourists destination listings unveil top picks for best resorts and hotels near Manila in the north.  The most popular and frequently visited top pick destination for visitors to unwind and relax is Clearwater Resort located in Pampanga Angeles City, Clark Philippines.  This famous hotel resort best getaway destination vacation spot near Manila convenient safe and accessible is Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark Pampanga.  This beach and lake resort is frequently visited by Manila families with children on a getaway to go swimming and camping, or a picnic, fishing and some quality time for family bonding.  Golf is one of the most popular sports in Clark Philippines because here one can find some of the best golf courses in Pampanga.<\/p>\n<p>Quiet place for rest and relaxation near Manila, in Subic, Angeles City Pampanga and Clark Philippines is something that residents of Manila travelling to the north for a short getaway are looking for.  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.  Clearwater Resort is generally regarded as one of the best holiday spots near Manila.<\/p>\n<p>For inquiries and bookings, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/contact\/index.html\">Please click here to contact Clearwater Resort for inquiries and reservations now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong> Clearwater Resort and Country Club, Clark Pampanga <\/strong><br \/>\nCreekside Road near Centennial Expo,<br \/>\nClark Freeport, Pampanga Philippines 2023<br \/>\n(045) 889-5151 0917-520-4403  0922-870-5177<br \/>\nJoanne or Jeremy or Loydha<\/p>\n<p><strong>Getting to this lake and beach resort in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>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. <\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10729\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Family-on-log-100.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10729\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Family-on-log-100-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"240\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10729\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10729\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Family Bonding by the famous lake of Clark Pampanga<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com\">http:\/\/www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manila Sales Office<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,<br \/>\nExchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605<\/em><br \/>\n(632) 637-5019   0917-520-4393  Rea or Chay<\/p>\n<p>Email:   Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com<\/p>\n<div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1333\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qngtcg4mmRw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/booking\/make-reservation.html\">Please click here to contact Clearwater Resort to reserve a venue for your upcoming event now<\/a><\/strong><\/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<p>Hot Line for what\u2019s happening in Clark: 045 889-5151 or 0927-940-2669  ask for Loydha<\/p>\n<p>0915-542-6250 (Jeramie)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tuesday, July 3, 2012 MANILA (2nd Update, 1:40 p.m.) &#8212; Classes from pre-school to high school levels in Metro Manila were cancelled Tuesday morning due to rains spawned by a low pressure area (LPA) west of the capital. 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