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Wars of ancient history were about possessions, territory, power, control, family, betrayal, lover's quarrel, politics and sometimes religion. But we are in the Modern era and supposedly more educated and enlightened . Think about this. Don't just brush off these questions. Why is RELIGION still involved in WARS? Isn't religion supposed to be about PEACE? Ask yourself; What religion always campaign to have its religious laws be accepted as government laws, always involved in wars and consistently causing WARS, yet insists that it's a religion of peace? WHY?? There are only two kinds of people who teach tolerance: The Bullies. They want you to tolerate them so they can continue to maliciously deprive you. Do not believe these bullies teaching tolerance, saying that it’s the path to prevent hatred and prejudice. The victims who are waiting for the right moment to retaliate. They can’t win yet, so they tolerate.

20 parking slots reserved at Clark for APEC needs

• Source: http://punto.com.ph/News/Article/23900/Volume-9-No-45/Headlines/20-parking-slots-reserved-at-Clark-for-APEC-needs
• Tuesday, November 10, 2015

By Ding Cervantes

CLARK FREEPORT - No less than 20 parking spaces for airplanes have been reserved at the Clark International Airport here for possible needs of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit to be attended by world leaders from Nov. 17 to 20 in Manila.

The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) has made arrangements with the Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) for this, apart for accommodation of flights that would otherwise be disrupted because of the no-fly zone policy except for aircraft to be used in relation to APEC to be enforced at the Ninoy Aquino Internationa Airport (NAIA) during the summit.

CIAC spokesperson Rendy Isip said that despite suspension of commercial flights at NAIA, flights at the Clark airport would remain normal. “There will be no changes, no suspension of regular international and domestic flights at Clark,” he said.

Isip said eight airlines operating here will go on with their 124 flights per week at the Clark airport.

He said the airport here has enough aircraft parking spaces to take in even airplanes flying in APEC delegates.

“While we don’t have information on whether any of the aircraft to be used by the heads of states attending APEC will be parking at Clark, we have enough space for parking,” he added.

Philippine Airlines earlier announced that 115 domestic and 96 international flights will not be operating on Nov. 15 to 20, while Cebu Pacific Air announced the cancellation of at least 260 flights over the same period, 26 of them to and from international destinations.

This, after the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) issued an advisory about “periodic temporary runway closures” at the NAIA during the arrival and departure of heads of state.

The government stressed, however, that the cancellation of flights at the NAIA was “the call of airlines.”

Some 7,000 official delegates, including heads of state, from 21 countries will arrive in the country for the annual gathering, excluding journalists and tourists who are also expected to come.

Malacañang earlier announced that there will be no classes and work for government employees from November 17 to 20.

Work in the private sector will also be suspended from November 18 to 19, the dates of the actual conference.

DOT to launch Child Safe Tourism program on Nov. 15

• Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=12&rid=825050
• Monday, November 9, 2015

(PNA), RMA/BNB/ANP

MANILA, Nov. 9 (PNA) -- Some 200 adults and children alike are expected to participate in a fun walk to show their commitment to promote the advocacy of protection and welfare of children in the tourism and travel industry.

The fun walk, slated on Sunday, is one of the highlights of the Child Safe Tourism Program under the Department of Tourism (DOT).

The walk will begin from the Bayanihan Park and Walking Street in Angeles City, Pampanga towards SM City Clark.

The program is a joint effort of the DOT, local government units (LGUs), and private sector groups which seeks to form the so-called Child-safe Tourism Network now posted on social media.

The same program has previously been launched in other tourist destinations including Boracay, Cebu, Bohol, and Puerto Princesa.

Expected to be tackled during the launch of the program is the symbolic presentation of the “7 Travel Tips” and signing of covenant on child safety.

Representatives from partner national government agencies, non-government institutions, academe, and stakeholders from the tourism and hotel sector are also expected to attend the event.

Pamintuan orders release of employees’ incentives

• Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=1&rid=824610
• Sunday, November 8, 2015

By Reynaldo G. Navales

ANGELES CITY -- Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan has ordered the release of incentives to all regular personnel under the Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA).

The grant of this incentive was part of the 2014 to 2016 CAN forged between the city mayor and the Association of Government Employees for a New and Dynamic Angeles City (AGENDA), the city government employees’ union.

Employees are also set to receive their Productivity Enhancement Incentive (PEI) bonus of P1,800 each.

Pamintuan lauded the consistent efforts of the “performing government workers in the name of public service.”

The City Treasurer’s Office, headed by Juliet Quinsaat, has already earmarked the funds for the said bonuses charged to the savings of the city government.

The city government of Angeles is one of the few LGUs in the country that practices the collective negotiation agreement.

AGENDA president Eduardo Sanchez thanked the Pamintuan administration in last week's flag ceremony.

“This is an early Christmas gift for the hardworking employees of Angeles City local government. I hope this CAN will motivate our government employees more to better serve our Kabalens,” Sanchez said.

The city government, under the Pamintuan’s leadership, received several awards from the regional and national government offices.

2 Hong Kong-based firms to invest US$150-M in Clark Freeport

• Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2015/11/07/2-hong-kong-based-firms-invest-us150-m-clark-freeport-440225
• Saturday, November 7, 2015

By Reynaldo G. Navales

CLARK FREEPORT -- Two major Asian private equity firms are investing US$150-million to construct five office towers inside this Freeport.

The project, which will be implemented by ADM Capital and BPE Asia Real Estate, is one of the largest investments by foreign investors in the Philippines' real estate sector.

In a joint statement, the two Hong Kong-based companies stated that they will infuse an initial US$150-million investment to finance the construction of "Grade A" office buildings and surrounding infrastructure within the 177-hectare Global Gateway Logistics City (GGLC).

ADM Capital is a fund manager with headquarters in Hong Kong while BPE Asia Real Estate is an affiliate of Baring Private Equity Asia, which also has an office in Hong Kong.

ADM Capital and BPE Asia are leading a consortium of investors providing the cornerstone capital for the construction of office buildings with gross floor area of 142,000 square meters that are expected to meet the need of multinational companies and business process outsourcing (BPO) companies in Central Luzon.

The project, located across The Medical City Clark Hospital, will be the first office buildings constructed on the GGLC site, which when completed, will provide 5.8 million square meters of office, logistics, industrial and supporting retail and hotel space.

KGL Investment Company (KGLI), a Kuwaiti company, is developing GGLC, a well-designed and master-planned office and logistics district strategically located next to Clark International Airport. KGLI started the development of the 177-hectare GGLC, with the construction of state-of-the-art The Medical City Clark, which was also co-funded by ADM Capital and BPE Asia.

KGLI said construction of the first phase of office buildings is expected to start in November 2015, with pre-leasing arrangement already underway. Large locators such as Texas Instruments, Convergys, Samsung and iQor have already established a presence in Clark while other multinational corporations and BPO companies are looking at expanding in the area.

The Philippines has emerged as one of the fastest growing real estate markets in Asia, powered by the expansion of the BPO and outsourcing sector. The Philippines is considered the contact center capital of the world and is the second largest BPO outsourcing destination globally, next to India.

Clark Freeport, located 80 kilometers north of Metro Manila, is well positioned to thrive as a BPO and logistics hub, given the large population of skilled workers in Central Luzon and its proximity to the Philippines' capital.

KGLI plans to transform GGLC into a state-of-the-art commercial and logistics aerotropolis built to the highest environmental standards. KGLI has a lease on the property for a period of 50 years, with an option to renew for 25 years.

ADM Capital CEO Christopher Botsford and BPE Asia Managing Director and head of real estate Mark Fogie said the investment is expected to provide high-quality office space in Clark in support of the area's economic development.

"We have been involved with KGLI on the GGLC site for some time, having funded The Medical City building and are pleased to continue working with KGLI in the construction of their office buildings within the park, bringing much needed high-quality office space to the Clark area," Botsford said.

Fogie said the strong demand for office space in Metro Manila has resulted in high occupancy and rising rental costs, leading existing tenants and new entrants to look at secondary markets such as Cebu and Clark.

"The Clark area is well-positioned to thrive, given good accessibility and rents that are approximately half that of Metro Manila. With our own development and construction expertise in-house, BPE Asia looks forward to working closely with KGLI to deliver this high-quality project," Fogie said.

KGLI Asia CEO Mark Williams said the investment by ADM and BPE Asia represents an exciting new phase of development of the GGLC site.

“We are looking forward to working with ADM and BPE Asia in what is an exciting new phase of development of the GGLC site. Office buildings in the greater Clark region generally are of inferior quality to buildings in Manila and with the addition of new high quality office space located in a well-designed master planned precinct within the Clark Freeport Zone and directly adjacent to the Clark International Airport, we foresee the Clark Freeport Zone emerging as a new office and logistics hub for the Philippines,” Williams said.

ADM Capital has over 17 years of unparalleled experience in private credit and special situation financing in Asia, and has developed a deep local knowledge, proprietary sourcing network and strong relationships with the world’s leading institutional investors. The firm has approximately US$1.2-billion in assets under management, across private credit and private equity, invested globally in over 15 countries via a 52 member team operating out of six offices in Hong Kong, Istanbul, Mumbai, London, Kiev and Almaty. In 2015, ADM Capital has invested in an array of sectors including agriculture, real estate, travel and tourism among others, across various countries in the Asia Pacific region including Australia, New Zealand, China, Thailand and Philippines.

Baring Asia is one of the largest and most established independent alternative investment managers in Asia and advises funds that manage more than US$9-billion in committed capital. The firm’s funds operate a pan-Asian investment program, across private equity and private real estate throughout the Asia-pacific region. The firm has been investing in Asia since its formation in 1997 and has over 120 employees located across seven offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta and Tokyo.

KGLI is an investment management firm specializing in private equity investments in emerging markets.

The company has assets under management in excess of US$500 million comprising investments in infrastructure, logistics, oil and gas, real estate and other diversified sectors, primarily in fast-growing regions in Asia and the Middle East.

Among the company’s products is The Port Fund (TPF), a private equity fund established in 2007 that is ranked in the top quartile of its universe of funds. KGLI is based in Kuwait and has regional headquarters in the Philippines.

CDC, WWF to look for safe roads during heavy rains

• Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2015/11/06/cdc-wwf-look-safe-roads-during-heavy-rains-440005
• Friday, November 6, 2015

By Reynaldo G. Navales

CLARK FREEPORT -- The Clark Development Corporation (CDC), in partnership with World Widelife Fund (WWF), recently forged a pact for the conduct of transport access mapping study to identify safe roads and help motorists travel safely during heavy rains.

A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed between CDC and WWF Philippines’ Kabang Kalikasan ng Pilipinas Foundation Inc. (KKP) to develop a map for Angeles City and this Freeport showing a network of roads with good drainage systems and passable to vehicles.

CDC president Arthur Tugade and KKP president and chief executive officer Jose Angelito Palma signed the agreement.

KKP is a national organization of the renowned World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) network engaged in the conservation and preservation of the environment in selected areas of the Philippines.

With the support of the Yuchengo Group of Companies (YGC), the year-long study will determine the flood prone areas and primary causes of flooding.

Based on the MOA, KKP will deliver to CDC the draft on “Towards An All-Weather Urban Corridor” Map on April 2016, while the final map will be submitted in May 2016.

An all-weather urban corridor is a network of roads with good drainage systems installed and are passable to vehicles despite the presence of water, which is not significant enough to affect the flow of goods, services and people.

The initial phase of the project was conducted in Iloilo City from October 2013 to October 2014. KKP stated that it desires to replicate the same study here and in Angeles City.

The result of mapping study conducted in Iloilo City presented several corridor options, including practical recommendations in dealing with floods, such as shifting development to high ground, investing in better drainage systems and retrofitting existing roads to weather stronger storms.

Aside from infusing sustainability into the lives and businesses of Filipinos, KKP will also help communities adapt to climate change and switch to clean renewable sources of energy.

Founded in 1961, WWF is in over 500 countries on five continents. WWF’s involvement in the Philippines dates back to 1969 when it funded efforts to protect the Philippine eagle.

CDC sets seminar on social benefits

• Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2015/11/05/cdc-sets-seminar-social-benefits-439821
• Thursday, November 5, 2015

By Reynaldo G. Navales

CLARK FREEPORT -- The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) will hold a seminar today, Friday, on Social Welfare Benefits Updates at the Vegas Function Hall of Widus Hotel and Casino here.

Participating the event are the Social Security System (SSS), Philippine Health Insurance Inc. (Phil Health), Home Mutual Development Fund (HMDF or Pag-IBIG), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Bureau of Immigration (BI) which are vital in the operations of companies in Clark.

CDC Vice President for Business Development and Business Enhancement Group Evageline G. Tejada said locators, especially the new companies, were invited to attend the seminar on social welfare, labor standards/compliances and programs, immigration laws/rules and regulations on visas and permits.

Normita Cruz, branch head of SSS in Angeles City, will be talking about the social benefits of workers.

Cruz said companies who failed to remit contributions on time will be penalized 10 percent of the monthly contribution of the members per month.

BI was included to help companies with foreign employees on how to secure work visas and permits, while DOLE will explain the various rights of the workers under the Labor Laws of the Philippines.

PhilHealth for its part will provide updates on the health benefits of the members.

Lazatin: Pre-school crucial period on child’s education

• Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2015/11/04/lazatin-pre-school-crucial-period-childs-education-439622
• Wednesday, November 4, 2015

By Reynaldo G. Navales

ANGELES CITY -- Councilor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. has vowed to support day-care centers in the city saying that pre-school stage is a crucial period on a child’s education.

In line with his education program, Lazatin recently distributed 33 television sets in day care centers (DCC) in various barangays.

Lazatin said he hopes the children attending will have more access to visual learning materials that are crucial for their formative years.

“The pre-school stage is a crucial period in a child’s education,” Lazatin explained. “I just want to help in whatever I can to make sure that these kids receive a holistic one.”

Lazatin is set to distribute additional television sets to day care and health centers in the coming days.

Last month, Lazatin donated 31 garbage containers and 18 cans of paint to Barangay San Jose in support of the village’s “Search for the Cleanest and Greenest Street” project.

“Naniniwala po ako na isang magandang initiative ang pagkakaroon ng ‘Search for the Cleanest and Greenest Street’ dahil nahihikayat nito ang mga mamamayan na makiisa sa mga proyektong pang-kalikasan ng barangay,” said Lazatin.

Lazatin is a supporter of environment projects and policies and solid waste management being one of the main pillars of his “Four-Point Agenda.”

He is the main proponent of an ordinance regulating the use of plastic bags and polystyrene foam (styrofoam) in the city.

PhiSci Central Luzon conducts 6th PhiSciCLaban

• Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/feature/2015/11/03/phisci-central-luzon-conducts-6th-phisciclaban-439388
• Tuesday, November 3, 2015

By Princess Clea Arcellaz

ANGELES CITY -- The Philippine Science High School (PhiSci) Central Luzon campus recently held their annual regional quiz bee to showcase the academic skills of the youth in the region.

The sixth PhiSciCLaban is the general academic quiz contest for public and private elementary schools of Region III spearheaded by PhiSci.

The contest is composed of three segments: qualifying, semi-final and final round under the category of Science, Mathematics, Language and Literature, History, General Information and Trivia.

Around 60 schools all over the region participated in the said schools with one team per school consisting of one Grade VI and three Grade V students.

The overall champion in the academic contest was awarded to Special Education Center for the Gifted in Olongapo City, Zambales. The first runner-up is the City College of the Holy Spirit of Tarlac and and Kalalake Elementary School-Center of Excellence and Tarlac Montessori School are second and third runners-up respectively.

PhiSci also awarded the Individual High Scorers in the qualifying round.

Awardees are Michael John Gaspar, Alyssa Joyce Segundo, Roxanne Bangsil, John Audric Ayuban, Christen Noceda, Martin Rey Belino, Keith Railey Reyes, Josh Tomacruz and Tristan Hernandez.

Head Organizer Jed Aries Castro clarified that awardees in the said contest will not be automatically admitted in their institute.

"In order to be admitted in the institute, students must take and pass the national competitive exam administered by the national office so there'll be no bearing whether you win here or not," he said.

Castro added that the contest is for to the region only since the institute did not yet coordinate with other regions as well as in the national level.

Global business forum set in Clark Freeport

• Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2015/11/02/global-business-forum-set-clark-freeport-439258
• Monday, November 2, 2015

By Reynaldo G. Navales

CLARK FREEPORT -- The K-Mas Management Brunei Corporation has set an international business forum at the Mimosa Convention Center here on November 5 and 6.

The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has welcomed the event dubbed "Leaders Forum on Organization Productivity Enhancement," to be participated by four world renowned business speakers.

KMAS Management, led by its executive chair and co-founder Dr. HJ Aziz Latip, has forged with CDC a contract on the establishment of its office and operations here.

KMAS was established in 2004 to assist in diversifying the local economy and to help in creating a competitive nation.

K-MAS’ 12-point objective include Re-Inventing Strategic Management, Business Feasibility Studies, Human Capacity Building, Financial Advisory, Organizational Progress and Progress Management, Business Process Re-Engineering, Project Management, Organizational Leadership, Youth Development Programs, IT and Soft Development, Media Production and Courses, and Branding Consultancy.

Confirmed to attend the forum are Italian Arthur Carmazzi of Global Top 10 Leadership Guru, who will discuss “Developing Leaders to Transform Organizations Through Directive Communication Psychology;” Singaporean Hardeep Matharu, Regional Director of Kris Finsoftware, Inc. will speak about “Operations Risk Management;” Jordanian Dr. Ali Qaseem who will discuss about Organization Progress Challenge not mere Change;” and Sinpagorea Stephen Lin, Asian Regional Managing Partner of the Haines Centre for Strategic Management, will speak about “Re-Inventing Strategic Management – Haines Concept.”

"We will strive to upgrade local management capabilities to international standards, and assist in promoting the local business capabilities and opportunities via education, advisory and development," Latip said in his message in their website.

CDC expressed gratitude to KMAS for choosing Clark as the firm’s new destination and for “bringing a new business dimension in Clark and its environs, Metro Manila, nearby Freeport zones in Central and North Luzon.

During the forum, KMAS is committed to provide practical and sustainable business solutions and outstanding management services.

TTKD 2015 breaks all records

• Source: http://angelescity.gov.ph/news?view=8bcaf22d8f727134f5cd0d2cf7ab722c0700
• Sunday, November 1, 2015

ANGELES CITY - This city celebrated the 23rd anniversary of the Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan (TTKD) with records sale and attendance reaching an estimated total of 75,000 to 80,000 joining the festivities.

Tickets were sold out on the first day, 23 October 2015. An estimated 40,000 attended the merriment from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am the following day, and same number of crowd participated on Saturday, 24 October 2015.

TTKD is an annual event in this premier city in Central Luzon, Philippines. It is a major tourism event of Angeles in celebration of the never-say-die spirit and resilience of the people after the devastation that resulted with the catastrophic eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in 1991.

The event was conceptualized during the incumbency of Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan in the mid-1990s. Pamintuan, who was again reelected in 2010 and 2013, successfully revived the staging of the TTKD in 2010.

The TTKD is now considered as the biggest evening street party in the entire Philippines.