{"id":28945,"date":"2013-01-11T09:05:21","date_gmt":"2013-01-11T09:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/wordpress\/?p=28945"},"modified":"2013-01-11T09:05:21","modified_gmt":"2013-01-11T09:05:21","slug":"kapampangans-named-ph-outstanding-young-men","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/2013\/01\/kapampangans-named-ph-outstanding-young-men\/","title":{"rendered":"Kapampangans named PH outstanding young men"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CITY OF SAN FERNANDO\u2013Two Kapampangans were among the seven individuals recently chosen and awarded by President Benigno Aquino III as \u201cThe Outstanding Young Men\u201d (TOYM) of 2012.<br \/>\nThe two Kapampangan men, Ivan Anthony Henares from this city and Allan \u201capl.de.ap\u201d Lindo Pineda from Angeles City, received their award from Mr. Aquino during a ceremony at the Malacanan Palace on Wednesday.<br \/>\nHenares was chosen for his contributions in heritage conservation while Pineda for contemporary music.<br \/>\nIn his speech, Mr. Aquino said Henares \u201chas given a new generation of people an appreciation of our heritage.\u201d<br \/>\nMeanwhile, Mr. Aquino described Pineda as his \u201cfriend\u201d who gives back to his fellow Filipinos aside from entertaining them.<br \/>\n\u201cWe have an international hip-hop phenomenon, who found his initial success by reminding each of us to \u2018practice what we preach\u2019 \u2014 a person I am fortunate to call friend, who I often see in awarding ceremonies and events because he doesn\u2019t just entertain his countrymen, he gives back to them, especially in times of great challenge: In apl.de.ap, we see all of these things,\u201d Mr. Aquino said.<br \/>\nPineda, along with his fellow awardees, even staged a performance during the awarding ceremonies.<br \/>\n\u201cTo our awardees: The best of your work is still to come. You are going to be a vital part of our nation\u2019s future,\u201d Mr. Aquino told all seven awardees.<br \/>\nAside from Henares and Pineda, other awardees include Democratic Independent Workers\u2019 Association party-list Representative Emmeline Aglipay for public service; Warren Baticados for veterinary medicine; the Azkals\u2019 Emelio \u201cChieffy\u201d Caligdong for sports; Abelardo David for community occupational rehabilitation and Rodrigo \u201cJiggy\u201d Manicad Jr. for broadcast journalism.<br \/>\nProfiles<br \/>\nHenares, this city\u2019s former tourism officer, is a well-known heritage advocate.<br \/>\nHe has explored the Philippines\u2019 7,107 islands and has visited the country\u2019s 80 provinces.<br \/>\nAlso an educator of tourism at the University of the Philippines-Diliman, Henares sits as the vice president of the Heritage Conservation Society and the Philippine representative to ICOMOS International Cultural Tourism Committee (ICTC).<br \/>\nHenares was named \u201cMost Outstanding Kapampangan for Youth Leadership\u201d in 2001.<br \/>\nOn the other hand, Pineda is well-known for being a member of the international singing group \u201cBlack Eyed Peas.\u201d<br \/>\nPineda hails from Barangay Sapang Bato, a known Aeta community in Angeles City.<br \/>\nPineda has brought his Filipino culture into his singing group by writing the song \u201cThe Apl Song\u201d in 2003. The song explained his life history.<br \/>\nJudges<br \/>\nThe TOYM awardees were chosen by the board of judges chaired by Supreme Court Justice Arturo Brion.<br \/>\nAside from Brion, judges also include Bank of the Philippine Islands president and Chief Executive Office Aurelio Montinola III, Bro. Ricardo Laguda of the De La Salle University, PBA Commissioner Chito Salud, Miguel Belmonte, president and CEO of The STAR, Raul Sunico of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Agnes Mejia, dean of the UP College of Medicine.<br \/>\nTOYM is one of the country\u2019s most prestigious awards for young men and women aged 18 to 40 whose selfless dedication to their profession has resulted in significant contributions to the welfare of their countrymen as well as to the advancement of their fields of endeavor. \u25cfCharlene Cayabyab<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.headlinegl.com\/2-kapampangans-named-ph-outstanding-young-men\/<br \/>\nEnjoyable place for traveler to hang out near Manila for family bonding is Clearwater Beach Resort<\/p>\n<p>Highly recommended summer vacation destination outside Manila is Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark, a safe and convenient tourist spot that offers natural ambience for visitors to enjoy the outdoors with no stress.<\/p>\n<p>Holy Week gives hard-working Manila residents a break from the stressful life at work.  Many residents of Manila decide to go out of town to the North, to Subic, Angeles City, Pampanga and Clark Philippines in search for a peaceful and tranquil lake and beach resort hotel for the family to spend some quality time together.<\/p>\n<p>Manila residents travel out of town to the north to relax and unwind in a good resort in Pampanga that is suitable for family bonding.  The best resort in Pampanga is Clearwater which is located in Clark.<\/p>\n<p>Family bonding is a regular activity in the Philippines for families living in cities like Cebu and Manila where residents experience a lot of stress from work.  Many choose to travel out of town to the north for family bonding in a resort in Pampanga.  Clearwater Resort is the most popular destination for family bonding as well as team building because it offers over 10 exclusive venues for events and gatherings.  This resort is Pampanga is highly recommended by event organizers and trip advisories for family bonding, company outings, retreats and team building near Manila.<\/p>\n<p>Philippines Travel Guide just unveiled recommendations and tips for Holy Week and Easter Holidays in Philippines.  The report covers highly recommended resorts and hotels in North Luzon, nice getaway destinations for families with children, safe and convenient place for tourists to relax and unwind, good restaurants, resto bars, pubs and fine dining establishments in Pampanga, frequently visited places as well as historical sites in Angeles City, Pampanga, Clark Philippines.<\/p>\n<p>The best getaway destination vacation spot near Manila is the safe and accessible private resort Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark Pampanga, a 13-hectare property with lake, beach, picnic grounds and small number of cottages.  Parents enjoy a good round of golf in one of the best golf courses in Pampanga while children enjoy the outdoor picnic facilities of the best hotel near Manila, Philippines.<\/p>\n<p>Clark is already a popular destination for golfers from Manila.  Clark Freeport offers some of the best golf courses in Pampanga and outshines many golf clubs and golf courses elsewhere in the Philippines.<\/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>CITY OF SAN FERNANDO\u2013Two Kapampangans were among the seven individuals recently chosen and awarded by President Benigno Aquino III as \u201cThe Outstanding Young Men\u201d (TOYM) of 2012. 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