{"id":31139,"date":"2013-03-24T05:01:26","date_gmt":"2013-03-24T05:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/wordpress\/?p=31139"},"modified":"2013-03-24T05:01:26","modified_gmt":"2013-03-24T05:01:26","slug":"tarlac-province-cebu-city-top-1st-robredo-ict-awards-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/resort\/2013\/03\/tarlac-province-cebu-city-top-1st-robredo-ict-awards-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Tarlac province, Cebu City top 1st Robredo ICT Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>CLARK FREEPORT &#8211;<\/strong>&#8211; The provincial government of Tarlac and the local government of Cebu City have won the first Jesse Robredo Awards for Excellence in ICT for Good Governance.<\/p>\n<p>Initially known as \u201ceGov Awards\u201d before the fatal accident that claimed the life of Interior and Local Governments Sec. Robredo, the awards aim to boost efficiency and transparency in local government units (LGUS) through the use of modern information technology.<\/p>\n<p>CyberCity president George Sorio announced here yesterday the LGU awardees in the nationwide competition under two categories, namely,Tarlac provincial government under the government-to-business (G2B) category and Cebu City under the government-to-customer (G2C) category.<\/p>\n<p>G2B covered the use of ICT to facilitate business transactions with LGU\u2019s while G2C referred to the use of ICT to ease the public\u2019s transactions with LGUs, Sorio explained.<\/p>\n<p>In the G2C category, Naga City came second, while Iloilo City was third, while under G2C, Balanga City in Bataan was second and Carmona, Cavite was third.<\/p>\n<p>The awarding rites were held over the weekend in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.<\/p>\n<p>The award was named after Robredo who, while he was still head of the Department of Interior and Local Governments, fully backed IT as a means to advance transparency in governance.<\/p>\n<p>The award, then referred to as eGov Awards, was initiated earlier this year under a memorandum of agreement between Robredo and the National ICT Confederation of the Philippines (NICP) and the Cyber City Teleservices Philippines Inc. (CCTP) based in this Freeport.<\/p>\n<p>The MOA signed with Robredo said the awards would establish a \u201cstrategic approach to stimulate the country\u2019s good governance initiatives to enable LGUs to become catalyst of change and index model of development anchored in the Philippine Digital Strategy (PDS) 2011-2016 which foresees the emergence of intelligent enabled-cities with full access to information and services anytime, anywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Robredo then emphasized \u201cthe need for institutional capability and sustainability as well as significant outcomes as a result of using ICT as a tool for local government processes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>CyberCity\u2019s Sorio said \u201cthe objective of the awards is to encourage the effective and efficient utilization of information and communications technology (ICT) in the delivery of services and performance of the duties and responsibilities by local government units (LGUs).\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt also aims to commend, collate and document best practices of LGUs in integrating ICT in their processes to serve as example and benchmarks to other LGU\u2019s, to improve the business ecosystem of the LGUs and motivate the private and business sector to actively participate and invest in the growth of the LGU\u2019s , and to promote transparency in governance,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/punto.com.ph\/News\/Article\/16041\/Volume-6-No-75\/Headlines\/Tarlac-province-Cebu-City-top-1st-Robredo-ICT-Awards\">http:\/\/punto.com.ph\/News\/Article\/16041\/Volume-6-No-75\/Headlines\/Tarlac-province-Cebu-City-top-1st-Robredo-ICT-Awards<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Enjoyable place for traveler to hang out near Manila for family bonding is Clearwater Beach Resort<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Holy Week gives hard-working Manila residents a break from the stressful life at work.\u00a0 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><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/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.\u00a0 The best resort in Pampanga is Clearwater which is located in Clark.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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.\u00a0 Many choose to travel out of town to the north for family bonding in a resort in Pampanga.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 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><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Philippines Travel Guide just unveiled recommendations and tips for Holy Week and Easter Holidays in Philippines.\u00a0 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>&nbsp;<\/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.\u00a0 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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Clark is already a popular destination for golfers from Manila.\u00a0 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><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For inquiries and bookings, &lt;a href=&#8221;http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/contact\/index.html&#8221;&gt;Please click here to contact Clearwater Resort for inquiries and reservations now&lt;\/a&gt;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&lt;strong&gt; Clearwater Resort and Country Club, Clark Pampanga &lt;\/strong&gt;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Creekside Road near Centennial Expo,<\/p>\n<p>Clark Freeport, Pampanga Philippines 2023<\/p>\n<p>(045) 889-5151 0917-520-4403\u00a0 0922-870-5177<\/p>\n<p>Joanne or Jeremy or Loydha<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&lt;strong&gt;Getting to this lake and beach resort in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&lt;em&gt;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.\u00a0 Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road.\u00a0 YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on the right just 200m down. &lt;\/em&gt;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10729\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\">&lt;a href=&#8221;http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Family-on-log-100.jpg&#8221;&gt;&lt;img src=&#8221;http:\/\/www.clearwaterphilippines.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Family-on-log-100-225&#215;300.jpg&#8221; 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The provincial government of Tarlac and the local government of Cebu City have won the first Jesse Robredo Awards for Excellence in ICT for Good Governance. Initially known as \u201ceGov Awards\u201d before the fatal accident that claimed the life of Interior and Local Governments Sec. 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