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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:
  1. 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.
  2. The victims who are waiting for the right moment to retaliate. They can’t win yet, so they tolerate.

Honda invests P125M in Clark showroom

Voltaire Palaña (Reporter)

Honda Cars Angeles-Clark (HCAC), an automotive dealership sales and service center for Honda cars, is investing P125 million in building a specialty showroom at Clark Freeport to showcase its brand new models.

HCAC chose the Freeport because of the site’s continued growth and sound business climate.

Clark Development Corp. (CDC) President Arthur Tugade and Eriberto Gomez, chairman and chief executive officer of HCAC, recently signed a 25-year lease agreement on a 2,500-square meter area within Clark Freeport Zone.

HCAC, which is a sister dealership of Honda Cars Pampanga, has a commitment to employ about 50 workers. Under the special conditions of the lease agreement, the investor is enjoined to also hire persons with disabilities (PWDs) or Aetas, on a best-effort basis.

CDC has said the Honda car dealership will start operating in July 2016.

Eriberto Gomez 3rd, HCAC chief operating officer and general manager, said that the robust business in Clark attracted them to invest inside the Freeport.

“We wanted to start as soon as possible and that Clark would be a very good site for our project. We’ve heard that Clark has a lot of plans for the next years and that it will be a major business center in the next three years and so we decided, why don’t we take a look at Clark?” he said.

Gomez also said they want to take advantage of the growing number of Freeport locators.

“We wanted to target the locators inside Clark. It has a growing number of locators. For so long we hadn’t be able to tap the locators inside Clark, so we want to target the corporate accounts but also the individual buyers in Angeles and also in Mabalacat,” Gomez said.

“Honda has been in the Philippines since 1991. It’s a good product and we believe in the brand. And we want to bring our services closer to our customers,” Gomez added.

Also present during the signing of the lease agreement were Pearl Sagmit, CDC vice president for legal services; Eloisa Gomez, HCAC chief finance officer; and Evangeline Tejada, CDC vice-president for business development and enhancement group.

DENR, industries forge pact for green program

By Reynaldo G. Navales

ANGELES CITY -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has forged an understanding with various industries in Central Luzon for the propagation of trees in line with the National Greening Program (NGP).

Under a memorandum of understanding (MOU), industries commit in the protection and maintenance of plantations, production of seedlings as determined by the DENR, and other activities required to sustain the growth and survival of the trees planted.

The agency formulated the MOU in order to attain the objectives of the NGP beyond 2016.

The DENR, through its provincial offices, shall identify the areas to be adopted by the private sector and industry partners.

DENR Central Luzon Director Francisco E. Milla, Jr. said the MOU is “probably the first of its kind in the Philippines, wherein private industries adopt NGP established sites.”

The DENR will provide technical assistance to the private sector, Milla said.

He stressed the important role of forests in addressing climate change.

Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Central Luzon Director Lormelyn Claudio said the bureau is tasked to ensure that the private sector will on the government call.

Tree planning is now one of the requirements in securing an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC), according to Claudio.

“Our task here is to monitor the progress of the implementation of the project being undertaken by our partner industries in coordination with the DENR,” she added.

DENR Undersecretary and concurrent EMB Director Jonas Leones, who was the guest of honor during the recent inauguration of the new EMB building in Central Luzon, commended the industry leaders in their initiative to protect the environment.

Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Regional Director Danilo Uykieng; Bataan Provincial DENR Officer Raul Mamac; Bulacan Provincial DENR Officer Celia Esteban; Pampanga Provincial DENR Officer Rafael Otic; Nueva Ecija Provincial DENR Officer Leovino Ignacio; Zambales Provincial DENR Officer Laudemir Salac; and Camiling Community DENR Officer Joselito Blanco joined the MOU signing.

The Medical City Clark offers state-of-the-art dialysis unit

By Reynaldo G. Navales

CLARK FREEPORT -- The Medical City (TMC) Clark introduced on Wednesday its state-of-the-art dialysis facilities with the opening of the hospital's Haemodialysis Unit.

Dr. Cenon Alfonso, chief executive officer and director of The Medical City, said that they are giving patients in Pampanga and nearby provinces the choice of having first-rate renal care closer to home with the opening of the dialysis center.

With its slogan "Where Patients are Partners", The Medical City is committed to provide quality medical services to the seven million residents of Central Luzon, said Alfonso.

The haemodialysis unit of TMC Clark, which operates morning, afternoon, and evening sessions from Monday to Saturday, is equipped with facilities that can treat six patients at a time.

The unit is run a "multidisciplinary team" composed of board-certifies nephrologists, neuropsychologists, dialysis nurses, haemodialysis technicians, and dieticians, working together to ensure quality personalized care, Alfonso said.

Aside from this, the HDU is observing several systems to keep patients safe, he added.

The hospital has also launched its Hybrid Catheterization Laboratory, the first facility of its kind in North and Central Luzon.

Dr. Ramon Jose Suarez, head of TMC Clark Section of Nephrology, said that the medical center is one of the few hospitals in the country to establish a Hybrid Cath Lab, a state-of-the-art room that brings together traditional diagnostic functions of a full catheterization lab and surgery into one flexible space.

On May 5, 2015, a 26-year old resident of Pampanga, Al Ian Cayanan underwent an open-heart surgery at the hospital’s hybrid cath laboratory.

Before the operation was conducted, Cayanan was suffering from a congenital heart defect Atrial Septal Defect which is commonly known as a hole in the heart.

After two months, Cayanan has recovered well from the surgery and has been advised to continue his rehabilitation at the hospital in an out-patient scheme.

The patient thanked the doctors and the hospital management for “giving back” his life, health and dreams.

TMC Clark, which is situated at the Clark aviation complex, provides an excellent platform for building international customer base.

It is the official medical facility and trauma or burn center of Clark International Airport (CRK).

The hospital provides urgent care center, intensive care unit, medical and surgical care, obstetric and gynecology unit, pediatrics care unit, neonatal intensive care, ophthalmology and ENT clinic, Alfonso said.

Vice Mayor: Do public cemetery, fountain at minimal cost

By Joey Pavia (Contributor)

ANGELES CITY -- "I never regret good things I do. On the contrary, Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan might regret his action."

Thus said Vice-Mayor Vicky Vega-Cabigting on Monday after Pamintuan issued statements that she would feel sorry and regret her opposition to the planned establishment of a P110-million memorial park in Barangay Sapa Libutad designed to help poor residents.

Vega-Cabigting also assailed Pamintuan for his plan to construct a P16-million fountain at the Heritage Park in Barangay Sto. Rosario.

"I propose that we push through with a fountain and cemetery at minimal costs and put more priority to education, environment and livelihood," said Vega-Cabigting in a statement.

"Let me reiterate that I am not against the public cemetery project of the city government. What I am up against is the exorbitant amount they will use for it. P110 million is too much! They are buying a new land when there is already an existing donated land in Sapa Libutad which was given to the city for the purpose of making it into a public memorial park," said Cabigting.

Cabigting and Councilor Carmelo "Pogi" Lazatin recently made an ocular inspection of the area where the donated lot is.

"According to the mayor's representatives during the Sanggunian regular and special session, the donated land is now eroding since it was near the river. The reason why it is slowly eroding is because of the quarry operations in the area. To top it all, it is now a dumpsite where garbage is even being thrown on the slope of the land near the river," said Cabigting.

"Kaya lalaki ang gastos ng gobyerno, dahil din sa kapabayaan ng gobyerno!"

Cabigting said the city does not need a “Rolls Royce” of a memorial park. She added that what the city and its people need is a “decent” place for indigent constituents without spending an “indecent” amount of money.

Cabigting said she had asked engineers and architects about the memorial park pushed by Pamintuan and members of the majority bloc of the city council.

“I was told by experts that P25 million for the project is enough. They even told me that the design presented is not even 'world class',” she added.

Asked about the proposed P16 million fountain, Cabigting said: “We also had an ocular inspection in the proposed area where it was supposed to be built. The side of the Museo ning Angeles is just very small for a dancing fountain. There are also concerns among heritage groups if the fountain should be placed in the Museo since it is made of wood.”

“Constant contact with the water might exacerbate the damage it can cause to the wooden parts of the building. I believe there was not even a consultation with all stakeholders,” she added.

City councilors support Capilion project - Sangil

(Sun.Star Pampanga)

ANGELES CITY -- An official here said that members of the city council fully supports the long-term lease and development of a P7 billion mixed-use facility by Singaporean firm Capilion Corporation Pte. Limited located inside a three-hectare property along the main entrance of the Clark Freeport.

Councilor Max Sangil, who is also a veteran newsman, however said that the local officials and businessmen are opposing the project because of its location which is along the Manuel A. Roxas Avenue that runs parallel to Clark’s south perimeter road or Don Juico Avenue in Barangay Malabanias here.

“Nobody in his right mind will refuse a P7.5-billion investment. And don't get us wrong. Me and the whole Angeles City Council is all for it. Total support to the Capilion project, that is. Only there are certain issues to be addressed. One of the objections is where it will be located,” Sangil said, who is set to deliver a privilege speech at the city council session on Tuesday.

He added that there were several land use plans instituted over the years, and in all these master plans, this particular area fronting SM Mall was freed from development because of “good reasons.”

Officials of Clark Development Corporation ( CDC) allegedly came out with their own policy and declared the area as a residential and commercial area, according to Sangil.

The city official assailed CDC officials for stating that the project will become a major tourist attraction. “Say that again please? Those CDC officials are pulling our legs to say the least. Kailan ba naging tourist attraction ang isang shopping mall at call center buildings?”

Sangil said that the Global Gateway Logistics City (GGLC) inside the Clark International Airport aviation complex is an alternative site for the Capilion project.

“They are trying to compare the Capilion project to Bonifacio Global City which is more than 300 hectares. The Capilion project on lot near the Clark main gate is only three hectares,” Sangil said.

The city council is questioning the agreement the CDC forged with the Singaporean company because the land in question is now under the territorial jurisdiction of Angeles City, Sangil stressed.

He cited Section 15 of Republic Act Number 9400 (An Act Amending RA 7227 or the Bases Conversion and Development Act of 1992) which declares that “the Clark Air Base proper with an area of not more than 4,400 hectares with the exception of 22 hectares commercial area situated near the main gate and Bayanihan Park consisting of seven and half hectares located outside the main gate of the Clark Special Economic Zone is hereby declared freeport zone.”

“That’s why Capilion secured a barangay clearance from Barangay Malabanias,” Sangil said.

He added that still available areas inside the freeport where the CDC can locate Capilion.

“Why insist on a small area under the jurisdiction of Angeles City and a preserved area since the time of the Americans. Even the past many administrations of CDC that changed hands since 1993 saw to it that buffer zone should remain untouched,” Sangil said.

On the other hand, a CDC official told SunStar Pampanga that the proposed site of the Capilion project falls outside the almost 30 hectares commercial area now under the city’s territory as declared under RA 9400.

Angeles City is PH 3rd income generating city – Pamintuan

By Reynaldo G. Navales

ANGELES City is the country’s third income generating city next to Metro Manila and Cebu City.

This according to Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan’s statement during the launching of the Bureau of Immigration’s (BI) service caravan dubbed “Service Beyond the Metro: Lakbay-Ugnayan sa Aming Ika-75 Kaarawan”.

As one of the highly urbanized cities with big revenues, the mayor said Angeles is also one of the places in the Philippines with a large foreigner population like Koreans, Americans, Australians, Chinese, and Malaysians.

Pamintuan lauded the bureau for launching the program saying that the foreign nationals, particularly those who are engaged in illegal activities, will be controlled.

The bureau issued a new ruling requiring foreign national clearance from local government units before they can start doing business.

“Meron pa kaming nakukuhang information before you can even start your business here, you must first join a syndicate. Ito po totoo ito, this is an open secret here,” Pamintuan said.

The caravan is also scheduled to visit other key cities in the country to provide services like long stay visitor visa extension, extension and implementation of student visa, updating of stay, alien registration program, and application and issuance of Alien Certificate of Registry card.

P16-M fountain, P110-M public cemetery in Angeles opposed

By Joey Pavia (Contributor)

ANGELES CITY -- Vice Mayor Vicky Vega-Cabigting opposed on Thursday the planned construction of a P16-million fountain at the Heritage Park here and the P110-million public memorial park in Barangay Sapa Libutad.

In her opening statement during the city council’s special session, Cabigting said: “I am strongly against building a P16-million fountain when thousands of young people of Angeles City are in dire need of classrooms and equipment for the K to 12 program. I believe that there should be a decent place for indigent individuals who have passed on. But a P110-million cemetery in not the answer.”

Opposition Councilor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin queried: “Is the P16-million fountain more important than classrooms for our public students and medicines for our sick and less fortunate constituents?”

“I am not against progress but we should know our priorities. Besides, there is no memorandum of agreement or specific plans for the cemetery yet and how come the city government is already asking us to approve the ratification?” added Lazatin.

Lazatin was the lone member of the city council who voted against the ratification of the P287,710,000 loan pushed by Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan and members of the majority bloc of the council.

“Let it be clear that this representation is not, I repeat, is now against progress. I fully agree with the present administration that we should have a heritage district, a public cemetery, barangay halls, a command center and vehicles for each and every barangay. However, may I gently remind the mayor and the people around him that this is the very reason why he made a great comeback in 2010,” said Vega-Cabigting.

“He (Pamintuan) fought against ostentatious display of governance like the P900 million-peso sports complex among others. Today, history might just repeat itself. What will Angeleños gain from a P16-million water spout? Will the dead among the poor be ever at peace in knowing that they now forever will be in a P110-million memorial ‘haven’!,” said Vega-Cabigting.

“The American preacher and poet Edwin Hubbel Chapin describes it best, ostentation is the signal flag of hypocrisy. Let us be true and honest to our constituents. Let us be responsible catalysts of change and progress! Let our stand be,” she stressed.

Australian BPO firm expands operations in Clark

By Carlo Lorenzo J. Datu (CLJD-PIA 3)

CLARK FREEPORT, July 2 (PIA) -- Australian Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) firm Beepo has expanded operations in Clark after only a year since it opened an office in the Freeport.

From 15 when it started April of last year, it now has 160 employees as of May.

This led to its transfer of operations to a new building along M.A. Roxas highway near Philexcel Business Park.

Beepo Chief Executive Officer Aimee Engelmann, in a press statement, said their company’s growth is a testament to amazing talent available in Central Luzon.

“We chose Clark for a number of reasons; the streamlined incorporation process, great facilities both commercial and leisure, and ease of travel,” she said.

“The convenience of airport, hotels and office all within minutes is brilliant…plus, companies in this economic hub enjoy governmental support such as tax incentives and other privileges of Freeport Zones,” Engelmann furthered.

Beepo’s services include graphic design, digital marketing, social media, and sales and lead generation.

It also offers sales support, human resources support, administration and bookkeeping, and business start-up.

BI: Good guys in, bad guys out

By Reynaldo G. Navales

ANGELES CITY -- Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Siegfred Mison assured Wednesday that the agency is doing its best to rid the country of undesirable aliens.

Mison issued the statement during the launching of the bureau’s nationwide caravan dubbed “Service Beyond the Metro: Lakbay-Ugnayan sa Aming Ika-75 Kaarawan” at the Marquee Mall here.

Mison said they decided to launche the program in Angeles City because of the large number of foreigners in the Metro Angeles area which covers Clark Freeport, Mabalacat City, City of San Fernando, Porac town, and others.

“In this part of the Philippines, we have a large concentration of foreign nationals who may need a lot of assistance in terms of immigration laws. We might as well start of this ‘Service Beyond The Metro’ program here in the city.”

Mison lauded Angeles City Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan and Pampanga Third District Congressman Oscar Rodriguez for supporting the project.

“Why Angeles City? Why Pampanga? The mere presence of our two guests (Pamintuan and Rodriguez) here simply shows that they really care and want to express support and work with us in terms of making sure that good guys in and bad guys out,” Mison said.

BI has evolved into an agency that is “more efficient, innovative and effective,” according to Mison.

“This, we can claim not just because we are the Bureau of Immigration but because we have the help of all well-meaning Filipinos, all partner agencies, all key leaders in government to make sure that our country is safe from the bad guys and we welcome the guys here in our country,” Mison said.

The event is aimed at renewing the renewing and enhancing the agency’s relationship with its stakeholders, Mison said.

“We are present here to showcase our services that foreign nationals and our local government units would need such that we can have a collective effort in terms of enforcement of immigration and registration laws,” Mison said.

Immigration officers are ready to answer questions in order to maintain BI’s policy of “no hidden agenda.”

“Everything will be transparent. Everything will be above-board in the spirit of closed cooperation and teamwork,” Mison said.

The agency is planning to acquire more equipment and hire more personnel to help foreign nationals comply with immigration laws, Mison said.

The caravan offers services including long stay visitors visa extension, extension and implementation of student visa, updating of stay, alien registration program, and application and issuance of Alien Certificate of Registry card (ACR I-Card).

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