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sisigman

September 30th, 2011, 03:35 AM

Clark firm, gas company seal $50-million pact for air separation plant
By Rey G. Navales

Friday, September 30, 2011

CLARK FREEPORT – The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has forged a $50-million pact for an air separation plant with Ingasco, a Japanese gas company.

During a recent trip to Japan, President Benigno Aquino III witnessed the signing of a reservation agreement and term sheet between Ingasco and CDC officials.

CDC President Felipe Antonio B. Remollo said the project will pave the way for the establishment of a $50-million Air Separation Unit Facility.

Remollo and Ingasco President Masahiko Kitabatake signed the accord during the recent visit Aquino in Japan.

Remollo said the fuel facility will be located in a 32,928-square-meter area along Panday Pira Avenue here.

The project would include the installation of mechanical and electrical equipment used for air separation such as cryogenic distillation column, column, multi-stage air compressors, pumps, electrical substation, cooling towers, and cryogenic storage tanks, among others.

Once fully operational, Remollo said Ingasco will supply nitrogen, argon, and oxygen to big firms like Texas Instruments (TI) and Phoenix Semiconductor Philippines Corporation (PSPC), among other electronic and semiconductor companies.

The facility will have an output capacity of 10,100 Nm3 per hour for the production of liquid oxygen (LOX), liquid nitrogen (LIN), and liquid argon (LAR), including major process areas in filtration, air compression, pre-purification, liquefaction and separation/distillation, storage and product loading.

Ingasco is 70 percent owned by its mother company Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation (TNSC), a major supplier of industrial gases such as oxygen, nitrogen and argon to a wide range of industries, including the steel, chemical, electronics, automobile, construction, shipbuilding, and food industries.

The company also develops and manufactures gas-applied devices and equipment and plays a vital role in the frontiers of science and environmental preservation, as well as the Japan National Hydrogen Project.

Aside from its industrial gas business, the corporation is also involved in the supplying medical oxygen and other high-quality gases to medical institutions.

Published in the Sun.Star Pampanga newspaper on September 30, 2011.

Karisma

September 30th, 2011, 12:13 PM

naguest knina sa balitaan cltv36 un public relation officer ng sm clark to promote 3day sale sept30-oct.2
sabi din nila later dis year start na ang xpansion the annex sa 5.5 hectare of land at magopen siya nextyr.
at un public relation ng sm clark dhl my experience na cla ay ililipat sa SM CITY OLONGAPO sila ang pioneer it will open on dec. 9 dis year.

Karisma

October 1st, 2011, 11:02 AM

ROBINSON STARMILLS 10:30 - 11:30 @fiesta capampangan
WALTERMART SF 9:00 - 10:00 @activity centr
SM PAMPANGA 9:00-10:00 @main bldg

parang simbahan narin ang mga mall dito tuwing sunday at jampack ito marami nagsisimba

tisoycuba

October 2nd, 2011, 03:40 AM

Karisma

October 2nd, 2011, 07:58 AM

hindi pa rin talaga naiba ang thread na ito..mabagal pa rin sa mga updated dyan sa Angeles/Pampanga...panahon ni @avenger noon,yun lang yata nakita ko dto na masipag mag-ikot dyan sa Pampanga/Angeles....same thread pa rin hehehe
speaking @theavenger nabuhay siya nagpost siya now sa camarines thread. papagbalikan mu siya d2 c avenger lang talaga masipag mgpicture hobby niya ksi ang photography mahilig sa pa.gkuha ng .shots sa ibat ibang place. ininvite ko siya magpost ng bago pix niya pix sa pampanga

TheAvenger

October 2nd, 2011, 08:46 AM

How I wish I can take some photos of Mabalacat and Angeles pero I am
still at sea, sailing since last October 5, 2010.

Baka about February or March ay makauwi na ako sa Mabalacat then will
continue my hobby taking photos of views and special events in Pampanga.

Pls see also my Em Esber Blog 1 and Em Esber Blog 2 at the below web
address :

http://jibraelangel2blog.blogspot.com/

Karisma

October 2nd, 2011, 10:58 AM

:banana:How I wish I can take some photos of Mabalacat and Angeles pero I am
still at sea, sailing since last October 5, 2010.

Baka about February or March ay makauwi na ako sa Mabalacat then will
continue my hobby taking photos of views and special events in Pampanga.

Pls see also my Em Esber Blog 1 and Em Esber Blog 2 at the below web
address :

http://jibraelangel2blog.blogspot.com/

ayan na ang hero natin sa photo :-) nsa ocean deep pala c avenger kaya wala tayo mkita picture dto march p balik niya sana nung umalis ka ipinamana mu skin DSLR mu para ako pumalit sayo he. he. .he
anyway i like ur blog noon ko pa inoopen un blog mu nun time na kumuha ka ng picture about sa marQuèe kakaopen lng nun

nicoutilities

October 4th, 2011, 03:04 AM

A few shots while in town. (Angeles)

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Angeles is so beautiful... if you pretend not seeing the crazy telephone wires.

hakz2007

October 4th, 2011, 06:29 AM

Japanese businessmen keen on proposed Clark Star Center
CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga, Oct. 3 (PNA) --Japanese businessmen have expressed keen interest to invest in the proposed Clark Star Center, which is geared to transform this Freeport into the country’s premier sports training center and amusement hub.

Clark Development Corp. (CDC) president Felipe Antonio B. Remollo, said the Clark Star Center, otherwise known as the Clark Sports Training Amusement and Recreation Center, was presented to Japanese investor during the Sept. 26 state visit of President Benigno Aquino III in Japan. More: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&sid=&nid=&rid=376722

whippersnapper

October 4th, 2011, 10:37 AM

magiisang linggo na ang thread7 pero isang page pa lang.hehe san banda kaya ung expansion ng sm clark? sa likod?

thethirtysixth

October 4th, 2011, 11:34 AM

Yung SM Clark expansion ay dun sa may Transport Terminal :D

OtAkAw

October 4th, 2011, 12:09 PM

^^Sana idevelop din yung part kung saan nagsastart yung footbridge. Pwedeng pwede yun for a mid-rise like SM-partnered hotel, or condo, or commercial building.

sisigman

October 4th, 2011, 12:56 PM

^^Sana idevelop din yung part kung saan nagsastart yung footbridge. Pwedeng pwede yun for a mid-rise like SM-partnered hotel, or condo, or commercial building.

o kaya more bar or resto-style stalls, parang The Meeting Place o Sky Garden ng SM North. para malapit sa Entertainment District. Ang weird kasi ng positioning ng The Meeting Place, parang hiwalay sa rest of the restos and bars sa Angeles.

sisigman

October 4th, 2011, 01:04 PM

Yung SM Clark expansion ay dun sa may Transport Terminal :D

alin sa dalawa?

tisoycuba

October 4th, 2011, 04:31 PM

Yung SM Clark expansion ay dun sa may Transport Terminal :D

malapit ba doon sa clark veterans cementery:)

OtAkAw

October 5th, 2011, 06:21 AM

o kaya more bar or resto-style stalls, parang The Meeting Place o Sky Garden ng SM North. para malapit sa Entertainment District. Ang weird kasi ng positioning ng The Meeting Place, parang hiwalay sa rest of the restos and bars sa Angeles.

Nakatalikod pa. :lol:

tisoycuba

October 5th, 2011, 07:47 AM

Nakatalikod pa. :lol:

nahihiya siguro:lol:

Karisma

October 5th, 2011, 01:38 PM

Karisma

October 5th, 2011, 02:12 PM

jacknjill

October 5th, 2011, 04:43 PM

whippersnapper

October 5th, 2011, 06:12 PM

Yung SM Clark expansion ay dun sa may Transport Terminal :D

ok tnx sa info... malaki kaya ang idadagdag

^^^^
Saan ang JENRA? Mayroon bang mga fast food restos dito?

i think sa may sindalan ang Jenra. along mcarthur hiway

Perseus II

October 6th, 2011, 04:01 AM

SM SAVEMORE @SAVERS MALL BALIBAGO A.C OPENS ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 07, 2011
ang dami suprise satin nagulat nlng me sAVemore pala un ginagawa dun sa saversmall nung napadaan ako akala ko renovation ng mall ala eh savemore pala.
dumaan ako angeles mula MARISOL gang BALIBAGO may iilan ako nakita bago bldg. na under construction my rendering pa un iba un mga masipag magpicture jan kuhanin nio para my makita nman picture ang mga viewer

Im the one who first posted SM Savemore along Miranda extension in Angeles City with photos .....

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=460577&page=204

ako din ang unang nagbalita dito about SM Savemore Balibago at the ground level of Savers Mall ...

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=460577&page=224

i'll try to take photos :)

Perseus II

October 6th, 2011, 04:23 AM

congratz City of San Fernando :banana:

Perseus II

October 6th, 2011, 04:32 AM

today's news:
SAN FERNANDO again win award 2011 MOST BUSINESS FRIENDLY tie sila ng OLONGAPO sabi ko na nga ba makukuha ulet ng ciudad ang award dahil this year alone tatlong mall ang pumasok (SM CITY, JENRA, S@R) at marami biznez ang binuksan na at ginagawa palang.
********

ang dami talaga nakukuha award ng ciudad fernandino nationwide.
i admire this city malaki transformation ang nangyare in 9years reign ni MAYOR OCA RODRIGUES truly deserve an award for winning WORLD CLASS CITY MAYOR

San Fernando City truly deserves that award :banana:

Kapag galing ka ng Angeles at sakay ka ng jeep papuntang city proper ng San Fernando, dadaanan mo ang Mc. Arthur hi-way na puno ng mga business structures old and new, schools, hospitals and many more . As in the city is filled with so much energy :)

sisigman

October 6th, 2011, 06:29 AM

Fiestang Kuliat 2011 includes health promo and social responsibility
by Joelyn G. Baluyut

ANGELES CITY, Pampanga, Sept. 22 (PIA) -- The Fiestang Kuliat 2011 “Sulagpo Tana!” (Let’s fly) will feature different activities that will involve not only the celebration of food, music, dance, and sports of the city but as well as health promotion and the corporate social responsibility of each Angeleño.
For this year, one of the programs that the city government included is the Lingap ning Balen, Linis Sapang Balen which is a cleanup drive of Sapang Balen creek. Recently, City Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan reiterated his call for the cleanup drive, one way for Angeleños, along with the city government, would be joining efforts.

On health-related activity, a medical and dental missions will be held at the Angeles City Hall to further improve the health and nutrition of each individual in the city.

A bloodletting activity will also be conducted at the Robinson’s Place in Balibago.

The city will also attempt to get the Guinness World Record title for the Longest Sitting Massage which will be held at Mon Tang Avenue in Barangay Balibago. To date, the record holder is from Thailand which has 1,223 massage links and was achieved by Have A Good Dream Co. Ltd. and Thai Beverage Marketing Co. Ltd both in Thailand at the Rama IX Park, Bangkok, Thailand on April last year.

Other featured events for the celebration are: Rematihan: Bike Race; Parada da reng Matenakang Anak ning Kuliat (Parade for the wise children of the city); Youth Got Talent; Pamangan Fiestang Kapampangan (Kapampangan fiesta foods); Kadua Ne: Tapalan at Pulayan King Dalan (An Anti-Drug Awareness Fun Run); LBC Ronda Pilipinas (national Road Cycling Championship); Calesy Tilbury Race; Inter-Barangay Women’s Volleyball Tournament; Super Tsuper: Search for Angeles City’s Kings of the Road; 1st EDPAM Shootfest; SMB-9 Ball Regional Elimination; Baguis ning Leguan at Kalinangan (City’s Duty and Culture); Aerobics Marathon; Palaro ng Lahi: and Ibalik La Ding Pyalung Kayanakan! (Native children’s games).

Our very own Tigtigan Terakan Keng Delan Festival 2011 which is a nine-day street dance and party, will also be part of the events lined up for the fiesta celebration.

For this year, Kuliat has a total of 40 events in 30 days.

Fiestang Kuliat is an annual month-long fun and festivities during October. It serves as a thanksgiving celebration of the Angeleños to their patron saint of Culiat, Blessed Virgin Mary of Rosary.

It is also a celebration of the local residents’ resiliency since the area was hit by Mt. Pinatubo eruption in 1991 and after the United States Military base in Clarkfield was withdrawn. (WLB/JGB PIA3)

Angeles City launches Fiestang Kuliat 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011

ANGELES CITY -- With its theme “Sulagpo Ta Na!”, Fiestang Kuliat 2011 will kick off Friday at the Activity Center of Marquee Mall, Pulung Maragul, this city.

This year’s Fiestang Kuliat will start off in a grand fashion via an explosive three-fold event.

Have something to report? Tell us in text, photos or videos.

Angeleños are invited to soar high into the sky with the official “Sulagpo Ta Na” Fiestang Kuliat grand kick-off program, under the concept, choreography and direction of world-class artist Peter A. De Vera.

Coinciding with the activity will be the grand Angeleño welcome for American Idol Season 10 Finalist Thia Megia, who, at the height of the US talent search, in a resolution sponsored by Councilor Edgardo Pamintuan Jr., was commended by the Angeles City Council for her amazing feat.

The 16-year-old singing sensation will be recognized by Vice Mayor Vicky Vega Cabigting, the city councilors, and First Lady Herminia D. Pamintuan for bringing pride to the city, as well as for being the youngest finalist ever to appear in the prestigious search.

Megia is also expected to perform several songs for the public.

Megia, through her mother, who is originally from Barangay Sta. Teresita, is a certified Angeleña.

The same event will also host the press presentation of Fiestang Kuliat’s “Ginoo at Mutya Ning Angeles”, where 24 young men and women vying for the coveted titles will be presented to the public and the media.

“The annual Fiestang Kuliat is a symbolic celebration of the Angeleños’ resolve to attain economic stability and prosperity, thus it goes beyond the mere notion that it is a simple fiesta,” said Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan.

Pamintuan also said that this year’s version is “all-encompassing” in nature because it will tackle arts and culture, sports and community involvement activities.

The month-long celebration will be composed of 40 events ranging from photo exhibits, chariot races, food fairs and sports competitions to medical and dental missions, blood-letting programs, tree-planting, city-wide clean-up and even a massive job fair.

This year’s Fiestang Kuliat will also see the return of the Civic-Military Parade, as well as the much-anticipated “Tigtigan, Terakan King Dalan” Festival 2011. (Reynaldo Navales)

tisoycuba

October 6th, 2011, 08:38 PM

TELETHON FUND DRIVE. Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan leads a telethon aimed at raising funds and relief items for the Pampanga flood victims.

The mayor is assisted by the Angeles City Council, Liga ng Mga Barangay, Sangguniang Kabataan Federation, Councilman’s League of Angeles City, City Information Office, PEP TV, ACCTN and Comclark Group of Companies. Also in photo is Alexander Cauguiran, chief of staff to the mayor. Photo Courtesy of Angeles CIO

tisoycuba

October 6th, 2011, 08:40 PM

Angeles City wins PESO ‘Hall of Fame Award’

Oct 06, 2011

ANGELES CITY – The Public Employment Services Office (PESO) of the Angeles City local government unit bagged the “PESO Hall of Fame Award” during the 11th National PESO Congress, which opened on October 5 in Davao City.

This was announced by Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan as Angeles City won this year’s “National Best PESO Award”.

For the third consecutive year, from 2009 to 2011, Angeles City bested other contenders in the “Highly Urbanized City” category.

Organized by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Bureau of Local Employment (BLE), the National PESO Congress is an annual gathering of over 700 managers representing more than 1,000 PESOs nationwide.

This new recognition came after Angeles City placed 4th among the top performing cities in the highly urbanized and independent component cities category in the Department of Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) Local Governance Performance Management System (LGPMS).

Angeles City was represented by PESO manager Adelina Deocales.

Pamintuan said DOLE cited PESO Angeles City for its “genuine dedication in the delivery of service”.

The mayor attributed the award to the untiring effort of the city’s PESO personnel, together with the undying support of the business community, private companies, and other stakeholders in creating job opportunities to the Angeleños.

He congratulated Deocales and her office for bringing honor to Angeles City.

This annual event brings together PESO managers, staff, officials and employment focal persons of the Department of Labor and Employment Regional Offices in the entire Philippines to single out their unified efforts in the provision of efficient employment services.

The congress also features plenary learning sessions on the emerging trends and successful practices on service administration.

The Public Employment Service Office or PESO is mandated under Republic Act No. 8759 or the PESO Act of 1999 to be established in every province, city, municipality, State and private colleges and universities, non-government organizations, and community-based organizations.

It aims to carry out the State policy to provide full employment and equality of employment opportunities for all and, for this purpose, to strengthen and expand the existing employment facilitation service machinery of the government at the local levels. –Angeles CIO

tisoycuba

October 6th, 2011, 08:41 PM

Angeles City wins PESO ‘Hall of Fame Award’:cheers:

Oct 06, 2011

ANGELES CITY – The Public Employment Services Office (PESO) of the Angeles City local government unit bagged the “PESO Hall of Fame Award” during the 11th National PESO Congress, which opened on October 5 in Davao City.

This was announced by Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan as Angeles City won this year’s “National Best PESO Award”.

For the third consecutive year, from 2009 to 2011, Angeles City bested other contenders in the “Highly Urbanized City” category.

Organized by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Bureau of Local Employment (BLE), the National PESO Congress is an annual gathering of over 700 managers representing more than 1,000 PESOs nationwide.

This new recognition came after Angeles City placed 4th among the top performing cities in the highly urbanized and independent component cities category in the Department of Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) Local Governance Performance Management System (LGPMS).

Angeles City was represented by PESO manager Adelina Deocales.

Pamintuan said DOLE cited PESO Angeles City for its “genuine dedication in the delivery of service”.

The mayor attributed the award to the untiring effort of the city’s PESO personnel, together with the undying support of the business community, private companies, and other stakeholders in creating job opportunities to the Angeleños.

He congratulated Deocales and her office for bringing honor to Angeles City.

This annual event brings together PESO managers, staff, officials and employment focal persons of the Department of Labor and Employment Regional Offices in the entire Philippines to single out their unified efforts in the provision of efficient employment services.

The congress also features plenary learning sessions on the emerging trends and successful practices on service administration.

The Public Employment Service Office or PESO is mandated under Republic Act No. 8759 or the PESO Act of 1999 to be established in every province, city, municipality, State and private colleges and universities, non-government organizations, and community-based organizations.

It aims to carry out the State policy to provide full employment and equality of employment opportunities for all and, for this purpose, to strengthen and expand the existing employment facilitation service machinery of the government at the local levels. –Angeles CIO:)

sisigman

October 7th, 2011, 02:52 PM

Angeles City and City of San Fernando formalized twin cities agreement

The “twin cities” agreement has been formally declared by Angeles City Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan and Mayor Oscar Rodriguez of the City of San Fernando. The agreement was disclosed over the weekend to the local officials and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) during the commitment signing for the Manila Bay Clean Up and Rehabilitation Project.

Mayors Pamintuan and Rodriguez both confirmed that the twin cities agreement will cover not only the solid waste management, clean-up of creeks and waterways, but also on the investment, tourism, and socio-economic aspects.

Pamintuan said the interconnected waterways starting with Sapang Balen is a good start but added that they are looking at other avenues like tourism, especially with the rise of the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) as a premier international airport.

For his part, Rodriguez said the formalization of the two cities’ sisterhood agreement has been “a long desire that was a bit overdue.” He said that the two cities have been collaborating in many activities in the past, and hopes that what they did would set an example for others in terms of sharing resources.

gouji1032

October 7th, 2011, 08:18 PM

^
lol hindi nasama si "boking" morales, land graber kase eh lahat nalang gusto teritoryo nya

OtAkAw

October 7th, 2011, 08:37 PM

Clark (foreground), Mabalacat and Angeles City (farther on the horizon) with Mount Arayat, Pampanga

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3374/3343463827_a09742ab94_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/baron_jeje/3343463827/)
DSC_8686 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/baron_jeje/3343463827/) by Baron Jeje (http://www.flickr.com/people/baron_jeje/), on Flickra

patlite_boy

October 7th, 2011, 08:59 PM

saintm

October 7th, 2011, 10:01 PM

nicoutilities

October 7th, 2011, 10:12 PM

@OtAkAw Awesome. Just awesome.

sisigman

October 8th, 2011, 12:54 AM

^
lol hindi nasama si "boking" morales, land graber kase eh lahat nalang gusto teritoryo nya

even though I support the Mabalacat Cityhood, he should settle the Bamban-Mabalacat dispute asap.

also, I find it sad that Mabalacat is always clinging to Clark to glamorize itself.

plus, Barangay Dau seems more popular for non-Pampanguenos than Mabalacat.

Sa mga bus papuntang Pampanga, you'll see trip signs to San Fernando (SM), or Angeles (Marquee), but never Mabalacat. Just Dau.

The big Puregold is not Puregold Mabalacat. It's Puregold Dau.

Sa NLEX exits, may San Fernando Exit, San simon exit, Mexico exit, Angeles Exit, but no Mabalacat Exit. Just a Dau Exit.

sisigman

October 8th, 2011, 12:57 AM

naku naman, pag nauna pa yung papuntang Cavite at Antipolo kesa Northrail ha

DOTC pursues LRT extension projects

The Department of Transportation and Communications is reviving the Light Rail Transport extension projects as part of its multi-billion, five-year transport infrastructure plan.

According to a press statement on Thursday, DOTC will push for the extension of LRT 1 from Baclaran to Cavite; LRT 2 from Santolan, Pasig to Masinag, Antipolo; and the reconfiguration of the NorthRail project.

The NorthRail project, which involves the rehabilitation of a train line connecting Metro Manila to provinces in northern Luzon, has been hounded with allegations of overpricing for years.

But DOTC Secretary Mar Roxas said in the statement that they will pursue the speedy and just resolution of past infrastructure projects, such as the NorthRail, which “simply did not fit the standards of a sound deal either by dint of corruption or technical fault.”

Roxas added that they are reconfiguring the NorthRail project after a productive discussion with top Chinese officials during a recent trip in China with President Benigno Aquino III.

Provincial international airports

Aside from the LRT extension, the P565-billion project will include the establishment of international airports in Puerto Princesa, Palawan; Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental; and Panglao, Bohol.

Another major project featured in the five-year plan is the development of ports in Davao and the roll-on, roll-off (RORO) projects linking China with either Subic or Batangas ports.

The statement further said that the DOTC secretary assured the delivery of the infrastructure programs in the fastest possible time without omitting due process or diligence so that taxpayers can get the best value for their money.

Phase-out periods for public vehicles

The department will likewise enforce policies that will prohibit taxis, buses and jeepneys from operating beyond a specific number of years. The policies aim to lessen carbon dioxide emissions, prevent accidents and ensure the comfort of commuters.

Taxis and multi-cabs have been given a phase-put period of 10 years while UV expresses can operate for 15 years, according to DOTC.

“There is no more important way to measure our performance at DOTC than by our safety score for our passengers,” Roxas said. “We intend to make safety standards enforcement a religious vow in the department. No more ‘business as usual,’ ‘okay na ‘yan,’ ‘bahala na’ attitudes.”

Perseus II

October 8th, 2011, 08:40 AM

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:banana:Opening of SM Savemore Balibago (2nd store in Angeles City) and
Savers Appliance Depot at Savers Mall Balibago , October 7, 2011 :banana::banana::banana:

Perseus II

October 8th, 2011, 08:47 AM

Perseus II

October 8th, 2011, 08:54 AM

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had my lunch at the new Mc. Donalds Nepo Mart ground, see the fountain :)

Perseus II

October 8th, 2011, 09:03 AM

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Nepo Mall... one of AC's homegrown :banana:

sisigman

October 8th, 2011, 09:08 AM

Firm to put up $35-M plant in Clark
By Reynaldo G. Navales

Friday, October 7, 2011

CLARK FREEPORT ZONE — The Foton Motors Philippines is set to invest US$35 million inside the Freeport.

Clark Development Corporation (CDC) president Felipe Antonio B. Remollo said term sheet has been recently signed by the United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI) for the firm’s plan to lease a 50,000 square-meter area here.

UAAGI will establish an assembly line for Foton vehicles that will be marketed to Southeast Asian countries.

Foton will be the first vehicle manufacturing firm to be established in Clark. Foton Motors Philippines, operated by UAAGI, is headed by president Rommel Sytin.

Foton, through the UUAGI, will employ thousands of Filipino workers.

Foton officials said the company takes pride in becoming the first Filipino company to compete in the vehicle manufacturing industry by offering its products in the Asean market.

Remollo said Foton Motors is China’s biggest commercial vehicle maker and one of the fastest growing factories in the world. The firm has two huge assembly plants in Beijing.

Among the vehicles that will be manufactured by UAAGI are ambulances, pick-ups, vans, and trucks.

Foton vehicles are known for functional style and competitive prices.

The Car Award Group Incorporated recently cited Foton MPX Van as the Best Multi-Purpose Van in 2009.

The Foton vehicles that are distributed in the Philippines are Blizzard Turbo 4x2 and 4x4 pickup; View Ambulance Van and the View 15-seater van; and MPX vans with captain’s seats.

The truck models in the local market are the Hurricane cab and chassis, drop-side and aluminum van; the Tornado Series 3.5L, 2.5 and 2; the Cyclone, Wind, and Mini Coach.

Published in the Sun.Star Pampanga newspaper on October 08, 2011.

tisoycuba

October 9th, 2011, 01:56 AM

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Its almost finished :) still a guessing game for its name though :) but nevertheless, another landmark for Angeles City :banana:
photo taken last October 6, 2011.

BPO diba yan:)baka may chance ka pwde mo rin siguro makunang nang picture yun mga u/c dyan sa Don juico ave. pa friendship h-way..thanks

tisoycuba

October 9th, 2011, 01:59 AM

^^ nice. kuha b ito sa may paradise ranch

yun maliwanag sa rigth,siguro ako yun ang part nang AC:)NICE PIC...meron pa ba

tisoycuba

October 9th, 2011, 02:12 AM

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had my lunch at the new Mc. Donalds Nepo Mart ground, see the fountain :)

bali ilan na pala ang MCDO sa Angeles..may sampu nba,updated pls thx

ollirrac

October 9th, 2011, 02:13 AM

Congratulations Balibago for a new SM Savemore Supermarket!!!

Perseus II

October 9th, 2011, 02:14 AM

BPO diba yan:)baka may chance ka pwde mo rin siguro makunang nang picture yun mga u/c dyan sa Don juico ave. pa friendship h-way..thanks

yan ang balita BPO nga raw, pero hindi pa naman confirmed since kahit sa site walang nakalagay eh.

Tama ka, ang daming u/c sa may Don Juico, mga hotels nagtatayuan sila. I'll try pag sumakay ako ng jeep pauwi from checkpoint terminal papuntang friendship.

Tsaka sa loob ng clark yung global city ang ganda. :)

Perseus II

October 9th, 2011, 02:18 AM

alam nyo ba yung dainty hotel and resto... magkakaroon na sya ng branch sa may Balibago. Yung lumang building malapit sa may BDO nirenovate. :):)

Then dun sa may malapit sa Diamond Subdivision, may bago na namang commercial complex na midrise. Magkakalapit lang sila in one stretch, Savemore, Puregold at yun nga. :)

Perseus II

October 9th, 2011, 08:42 AM

:banana::banana::banana:

HAPPY LA NAVAL FIESTA
ANGELES CITY

:banana::banana::banana:

sisigman

October 9th, 2011, 09:06 AM

UNDER CONSTRUCTION in Angeles City

Balibago - beside Puregold Jr.
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sa May Miranda St. sabi ng mga tao sa tabi-tabi, mall daw
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/6637/dsc8024m.jpg

something is being erected inside Holy Family Academy (old site)
http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/8526/dsc7995.jpg

a new hotel (?) along Don Juico Ave.
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sisigman

October 9th, 2011, 09:16 AM

new buildings, newly renovated, under renovation :)

sa mga di pa nakakapasok sa newly renovated Jenra Grand Mall sa downtown Angeles:
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yung blue na building (bank?) malapit sa AUF, along McArthur Hiway:
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/5214/dsc8035w.jpg

nirerenovate yung dating "Courtyard," na nalugi kasi di bumenta (kasi maingay masyado??).
http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/396/dsc8052b.jpg

newly renovated Jocson College
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new bar in Balibago, with live band and open-air second floor
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newly renovated McDonald's in Sto. Rosario, near Holy Family Academy
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by the way, may giant LCD screen na rin ang AUF. So tatlong universities na ang may giant LCD: Systems Plus, HAU, AUF.

sisigman

October 9th, 2011, 09:23 AM

random stuff in Angeles:

that tall building near Holy Angel. One of the first tall buildings in Angeles City, and it's not even in Balibago
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for me, still one of the distinct buildings in Angeles
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beside/at the back of Nepo Mall, a relatively huge lot is for Sale. sino kaya unang makakabili nito, at ano kaya ang itatayo?
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the only non-mall Starbucks in Angeles City (along McArthur Hi-way near AUF)
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may tenants na kaya sa building na ito? bat parang di pa active?
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fiesta!
http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/7040/dsc8036o.jpg

by the way, mukhang may itatayo rin dun sa sirang gas station sa tabi ng 7Eleven near Holy Angel. food stalls sigurado ang mga ilalagay dun, to cater to the hungry students of HAU.

Perseus II

October 9th, 2011, 02:54 PM

random stuff in Angeles:

that tall building near Holy Angel. One of the first tall buildings in Angeles City, and it's not even in Balibago
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/3417/dsc7980f.jpg

forr me, still one of the distinct buildings in Angeles

for me too, one of the most distinct midrise in AC.

By the way, was your photos of jenra mall taken last night during its midnight sale?

cabalen25

October 9th, 2011, 08:37 PM

Thanks, Persius & Sisigman! I really enjoyed viewing the pics. Any idea what they're putting up where Courtyard used to be?

cabalen25

October 10th, 2011, 01:21 AM

bali ilan na pala ang MCDO sa Angeles..may sampu nba,updated pls thx

Tisoy, I was home last summer in the Philippines and there were like 7 McDonald's stores in Angeles, namely Sto. Rosario St, Nepo, AUF, Balibago, Clark, Marquee Mall, and SM Clark. Hope I didn't miss any.

Perseus II

October 10th, 2011, 02:19 AM

Thanks, Persius & Sisigman! I really enjoyed viewing the pics. Any idea what they're putting up where Courtyard used to be?

AFAIK, owners of Savers Mall in Balibago, has taken over the ownership of the former Courtyard (shortlived :ohno:),
the edifice was redesigned and will be called 'NEW STREET'. :)

I dont know anything about the concept yet, but maybe its an entertainment complex :)

Perseus II

October 10th, 2011, 02:24 AM

:banana::banana::banana:
NO CLASSES TODAY
BECAUSE ITS A HOLIDAY HERE IN
ANGELES CITY
:banana::banana::banana:

sisigman

October 10th, 2011, 04:24 AM

Could this be more reason to make DMIA the premier airport of the country? :bash:

Manila's airport found to be structurally flawed

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A senior Philippine official said Friday that studies have found structural flaws in a 9-year-old Manila airport terminal that suffered a partial ceiling collapse in 2006.

Two engineering companies and one engineers' association that examined Ninoy Aquino International Airport's Terminal 3 found flaws of varying degrees of seriousness, said Transportation and Communication Secretary Manuel Roxas II.

He said one study found only slight defects that can easily be fixed, another said it's more serious and the third believes it's "very serious." The terminal was largely completed in 2002 but not opened until 2008 because of a legal fight between the government and the terminal consortium led by Germany's Fraport AG.

Asked what the defects were, Roxas said: "Part of it design, part of it is the execution." He did not elaborate.

A government attempt to open the showcase terminal in 2006 was marred when part of a ceiling collapsed. No one was injured.

Takenaka Corp., a Japanese company that was subcontracted by the consortium to build the terminal, maintains it has no defect.

Roxas said the government "has taken every precaution" to ensure passenger safety but that the measures are only "stop gap in nature and our objective is still to fix the structural flaws."

The government will have the terminal subjected to stress tests using computer simulation and other procedures to determine the extent of the defects.

"Structural defect means it can fall on your head, so we have to resolve that," Roxas said. "Isn't it that the most responsible thing to do now is to find out which of these (assessments) is correct rather than just mindlessly react?"

The marble-and-glass terminal was embroiled in controversy from the beginning.

The government has been locked in a legal battle with Philippine International Air Terminals Co. Inc., the German-led consortium that was to operate the terminal for 25 years, after canceling its contract in 2002.

The government took over the facility but its opening was repeatedly delayed over the years as Fraport sued the Philippine government for expropriation without compensation. The Philippines has won international arbitration cases in Washington and Singapore.

Terminal operations have not been fully computerized including baggage handling because of ongoing talks with Takenaka to turn over the software for the system and to repair defects.

Roxas said Takenaka's claim that the terminal has no defects carries some weight because the company "it is not a fly-by-night entity." Takenaka has built major airports in Japan and was a contractor for Singapore's Changi Airport, he said.

The terminal can handle 10 million passengers annually. Last year, the airport was used by 9.6 million passengers — 8.1 million domestic and 1.5 million international. Local budget airlines Cebu Pacific, PAL Express and Air Philippines plus Japan's All Nippon Airways currently operate at the terminal.

By the way, was your photos of jenra mall taken last night during its midnight sale?

>>> no. :)

OtAkAw

October 10th, 2011, 02:02 PM

UNDER CONSTRUCTION in Angeles City

something is being erected inside Holy Family Academy (old site)
http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/8526/dsc7995.jpg

It's a new school building. It's going to be quite tall for a school building. I'm so glad I graduated yearssss before this. Back in 6th grade climbing up to the fifth floor of St. Joseph building was such a torture. What more in this one?

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thethirtysixth

October 10th, 2011, 02:41 PM

SM San Fernando update?

sisigman

October 10th, 2011, 03:29 PM

It's a new school building. It's going to be quite tall for a school building. I'm so glad I graduated yearssss before this. Back in 6th grade climbing up to the fifth floor of St. Joseph building was such a torture. What more in this one?

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd198/otakaw/IMAG0553.jpg

buti naman nung grade 1 at 2 ako sa HFA, hanggang second floor lang ako hehe. baka meron na ring elevator ang building na yan, kamukha sa Holy Angel

OtAkAw

October 11th, 2011, 03:04 AM

^^Kawawa naman mga students if there are no elevators.

cabalen25

October 11th, 2011, 04:55 AM

^^Kawawa naman mga students if there are no elevators.

I'm so glad they finally demolished that old St. Joseph Bldg. I remember as a grade school student seeing all those crevices on the top floor and kind of gave me the creeps... but am still a proud Familian! I just wish they install an elevator in the new bldg. Ilang floors ba ito?

densyo

October 11th, 2011, 11:24 AM

Firm to build P70-M restaurant in Clark (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2011/10/10/firm-build-p70-m-restaurant-clark-184269)
By Reynaldo G. Navales
Monday, October 10, 2011

CLARK FREEPORT — The Best Joint Group Venture Inc. plans to establish a P70-million restaurant serving international cuisine inside this Freeport.

Clark Development Corporation President Felipe Antonio Remollo said the Best Joint Group Venture Inc. is in the process of finalizing its plan in joining the thriving restaurant ventures inside the Freeport.

The firm plans to open a restaurant that will serve a fusion of dishes ranging from Asian, American, European and other gourmet dishes.

Restaurants are sprouting in Clark following the influx of foreign and local tourists since the increase of international and domestic flights at the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport and the improvement at North Luzon Expressway and the completion of Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway.

Among the most visited restaurants in Clark are the Mekeni Restaurant at Holiday Inn Clark; Korean Restaurant, Zen Japanese Restaurant, all located at Mimosa Leisure Resort; Koko Buri Restaurant, Good Boy Restaurant, Tre Café, Yats Wine Club, Salt Restaurant at Widus Hotel; among others.

Published in the Sun.Star Pampanga newspaper on October 11, 2011.

densyo

October 11th, 2011, 11:27 AM

Clark gears for ICT confab, expo (http://www.clark.com.ph/default.asp?module=News&newsID=536)
CDC Public Relations Department:
10/10/2011:

CLARK FREEPORT – Preparations are underway for the upcoming and most anticipated “1st International ICT Conference and Expo” this coming Oct. 13 to 15 at the Fontana Leisure Parks here.

Dubbed “Clark Conex 2011,” the conference and expo is poised to be the Clark Freeport’s largest gathering of experts, industry players, and stakeholders in the Information Communications Technology, Business Process Outsourcing, and semiconductor sector.

Clark Conex 2011 is being held to encourage IT/BPO firms to locate in the provinces to decongest Metro Manila, said Clark Development Corporation (CDC) President Felipe Antonio B. Remollo.

He added that the event is being held “to ensure that the activities to be held during the event will cater to the various needs of stakeholders from the industry.”

CDC Director Frankie Villanueva, who is also president the of the Metro Clark ICT Council, said Clark Conex 2011is one of the council’s flagship projects geared to make the Clark Freeport as the country’s foremost IT/BPO destination.

This was seconded by Cybercity Teleservices Senior Executive Vice President and concurrent Metro Clark ICT Chair George Sorio, who noted that the BPO industry in the country will gain a much stronger momentum since the United States has recovered from the recession and financial crisis.

“This is the right time to declare Clark as the Philippines’ top IT and BPO destination,” Sorio announced during a press conference held earlier before local and national media.

CDC Industrial Relations Unit Head Ervin Joy Rivera said Clark Conex 2011 aims to institutionalize Metro Clark’s reputation as the most viable investment and development destination in the global ICT, BPO and KPO map.

He added that the conference and exposition “will showcase Metro Clark and its constituents’ technical and competitive advantages in a global O&O downstream market.”

“It also solidifies its (Metro Clark area) niche as a credible Technology and Expo destination in Asia, capable of hosting the top players and investors in this multi-million dollar industry that has enveloped the planet,” Rivera said.

Rivera added that the event will highlight Metro Clark’s global tourist appeal because of its convenient “business-meets leisure” environment, its rich culture, wide array of entertainment and recreational getaways, and world-famous Filipino hospitality.

According to Rivera, Clark Conex 2011 will also boost the current workforce of the Clark Freeport, most particularly in the ICT, BPO, and semiconductor industries.

“At any given time the Clark Freeport has some 4,000 available jobs in its Information Technology (IT) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector,” Rivera said.

Aside from Clark’s garments and manufacturing sector, Rivera said more than 50 percent of Clark’s workforce comes from a mix of industries from the IT, BPO, and semiconductor sectors.

Karisma

October 11th, 2011, 05:49 PM

SM San Fernando update?

nasa 5th floor na ang construction malapit lng apartment nmin dito kaya lagi ko nakikita wala lng me pix.

****.
yesterday nsa angeles me to witness mr. and miss angeles talent night @sm clark.
and for d 1st tym pumasok me sa savers mall ang new tenant nila the newly open savemore maliit lng ang savemore pero dlwa floor siya. my bago my SONY CENTER pero c jolibee nwala na.

***
pagsapit ng gabi sa FIELDS AVENUE nman d red light district marami hotel and bar ang itinatayo un THE PENTHOUSE ay nasa 9th or 10 na ata very alive ang lugar. my bago arko ang fields "walking street" ang nakalagay bwal ang mga sasakyan so parang fiesta sa daan lakad lng tlga. mini las vegas tlga un lugar na un nagkalat sa tapat ng bar ang mga girlaloo iba iba kasuotan para maatract ang mga customer mostly mga kano ang nakita ko meron din mga singkit
never pako pumasok sa mga bar in fields wholesome me hehehe nandun lng ako para tignan lng ang place on whats new ika nga. honestly im not proud sa lugar na un .nagiging prone into prostitution sana i conver nlng ang lugar a decent bar like ala metrowalk in ortigas or eastwood libis pero alam ko mhihirapan ito dahil marami pera ang umiikot dito alam mu naman ang mali ay nagiging tama nakakasiaw ang kislap ng salapi. wag nman po sana magdamdam baka may viewer na natatamaan im just expressing my sentiments sa lalo ikagaganda ng angeles.

densyo

October 12th, 2011, 04:32 AM

1st Philippine Bike Adventure Race (http://mountainbike.box.com.ph/2011/06/1st-philippine-bike-adventure-race/)

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1st Philippine Bike Adventure Race
29 October, 2011
Clark Freeport Zone

The first ever Bike Adventure Race in the country where pro bikers and enthusiasts will have the same edge as they bike through different control points and complete the given task in that station.

To complete the Clark Adventure Experience, there will also be a Downhill and Cross Country Race.

Over Half a Million Pesos worth or prizes to be given away!

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REGISTRATION DETAILS

Due to numerous requests,

REGISTRATION is EXTENED UNTIL OCTOBER 16, 2011 (SUNDAY) ONLY!
Contact hotline no. 0905-377-9713 for details.
TEAM ADVENTURE RACE (Group of 4) • DH • XC
Extended registration at the following shops:

Bike Worx
John Wilkie
All Terra (all branches)
Chris Sports (Clark)
777 Bike Hub
Bike Town Cyclery

Please register on time
Registration Fee:

P700 – Cross Country and Downhill
P700/member – Bike Adventure Race

PHILIPPINE BIKE ADVENTURE RACE FAQs

What is a BIKE ADVENTURE RACE?

Bike Adventure Race is a sprint expedition event can be completed in a matter of hours. There is typically no dark period during races, irrespective of length; competitors must choose if or when to rest.

The Philippine Bike Adventure Race requires a team of four of any gender and age combination.

What kind of bike can I use for the BIKE ADVENTURE RACE?

Any type of bike is allowed for this event.

Can kids join the BIKE ADVENTURE RACE?

You must be 18 years old and above to join the adventure race.

Is it possible to join two events?

Yes. It is possible to join the cross-country and then join the Bike Adventure Race. Downhill Race will be all day and may not allow you to join other events if you are registered for downhill.

Is it allowed in the Bike Adventure Race for a team to be all professional cyclists?

Yes. Being strong on the bike does not guarantee a win for the bike adventure race. There are skills and mind challenges in some control points.

For the CROSS COUNTRY race, is it allowed to use a 29er and/or a single speed?

Yes. But there will be no separate category for the 29ers and the single speed bikes. You will still be under the age group categories.

For the DOWNHILL race, is it allowed to use a 29er and/or a single speed?

Yes. But there will be no separate category for the 29ers and the single speed bikes. You will still be under the age group categories.

RACE RULES FOR BIKE ADVENTURE RACE

The organizers set a limit to the number of participants in the race. The organizers reserves the right to accept or reject any competitor
A team of four (4) competitors registers with the organization. The team may be comprised of all male, all female or a combination of male and female competitors
There shall be no support group allowed to assist participating teams during the duration of the race
All competitors must be at least 18 years of age.
All teams must designate a team leader
Participants will provide their own bicycles. Any type of bicycle may be used in the race. Motorized and/or electric bicycles are not allowed.
All four members should check in and out at all checkpoints and the finish
Teams can proceed to checkpoints in random and non sequential order
Checkpoints will be at a first come first served basis
Each checkpoint activity has a time limit and all activities are timed
Participants must follow traffic rules and regulations. Non compliance can be grounds for disqualification
Race time is four (4) hours only. At the cut off time, competitors should proceed to the finish line to be counted in as finishers

RACE RULES FOR CROSS COUNTRY RACE

Participation in Elite Category shall be open to riders 19 and over (Former and present National Team, Tour Participants Tour Veterans).
Participation in the Open Category shall be open to NON-PRO or Amateur cyclist.
Cancellation. In the event of a bad weather the organizers and national commissaires’ panel may decide to cancel the event.
Before the start. The course of each event shall be defined before the start, and displayed at the official registration booth and other web announcements. Access to the circuit will be under the organizers’ control from the time that the organizers and officials appointed for the event arrives. Before that, access to the circuit shall be subject to the law in force and local rules governing the event venue.
Riders must be at the starting line at the given call time to confirm that they are starting the event, in accordance to the timetable published.
Riders must display their handle bar numbers during practice on the event day.
Riders will be called to the start no earlier than 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the race. This period can be reduced where the number of riders allows. Five minutes before the call-up an announcement must be made over the public address system to inform riders of the fact, and again three minutes beforehand.
The riders shall line up in the order in which they are called to the start line. The number of riders on each line will be decided by the organizers/national commissaire. The rider himself shall decide which position on the line to take.
Once the riders are line up, warp up (by roller or turbo trainer, etc) is excluded inside or outside the start area.
The start will be given by the starting line official using the following procedure: warnings 3, 2,1 minute, 30 seconds before the start, then a final announcement that the start will be given within the next 15 seconds. A starting pistol or a whistle will be used to give the start.
Feeding is permitted only in the zones designated (water station every 2KM of the race route) for that purpose, which are also used as technical assistance zones.
Physical contact between feeders/mechanics and riders will be permitted only in feed/technical assistance zones. Water bottles and food must be passed up to the rider by hand by the feeder/mechanic. The feeder/mechanic is not permitted to run alongside his rider.
No rider may turn back on the course to reach a feeding/technical assistance zone. Any rider doing so will be disqualified.
No helmet, no ride. No number no ride.

RACE RULES FOR DOWNHILL RACE

Practice is allowed until 7:00am on the race day.
No race number on race day, NO PRACTICE.
Competition start at exactly 8:00am.
Best of 2 Runs
No helmet, no ride. No race number, no ride.
Practicing beyond the mentioned allowed time will result to disqualification.

densyo

October 12th, 2011, 08:29 AM

PGKM welcomes NAIA transfer to Clark (http://punto.com.ph/News/Article/12378/Volume-5-No-67/Headlines/PGKM-welcomes-NAIA-transfer-to-Clark)
By Bong Lacson
Oct 11, 2011

ANGELES CITY – “A most welcome development. A long dream coming to fulfilment.” Thus said the Pinoy Gumising Ka Movement of the government plan to transfer the Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Clark.

Since the immediate post-Pinatubo period, the PGKM, a broad-based multi-sectoral organization has advocated for the full operationalization of the Clark airport as the Philippines’ premier international gateway.

“The aviation industry will soar with Clark as the premier airport, unfettered as it shall be by the vested interests of the Manilacentric imperial dragons,” the PGKM said in a statement. The PGKM has long held the “constriction of NAIA,” with its intersecting single runway as “the greatest argument against its remaining as the premier airport of the country.

On the other hand, Clark’s parallel “state-ofthe- art” runways and 2,500-hectare aviation complex make the “compelling reason” to make it as the premier international gateway. “It will be most fitting to have NAIA at Clark, and erase the curse sounding ‘damn ‘ya’ (for DMIA) in its official name,” the PGKM said.

Roxas

On Monday, Transportation and Communication Secretary Manuel Roxas II disclosed the planned airport transfer at a Senate hearing. This after Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile inquired about updates on the government’s North Rail project and raised the possibility of transferring the international airport to Clark once the project becomes successful.

“It will be beneficial to the country because it will link Central Luzon, specially Clark, with Metro Manila. We can transfer the international airport to Clark and leave the present international airport for further development,” Enrile said.

Roxas said the 440- hectare NAIA, if privatized, would raise up to $2.5 billion in revenue for the government, which “in effect will pave the way for thetransfer of the airport to Clark.” He however stressed that “the key to the transfer is the high speed rail because without that, it really becomes very inconvenient.”

Roxas’ views were shared by the Airline Operators Council at the NAIA who expressed their willingness to transfer to Clark “if the terminals and the high speed transportation like the speed train from Manila to Clark are in place.”

For his part, Clark International Airport Corp. President-CEO Victor Jose Luciano lauded Roxas’ support for the transfer of NAIA to Clark. This, even as he himself disclosed plans of an investor to construct more hangars that could accommodate wide-bodied aircraft at the DMIA complex.

He, however, declined to give details about the project pending the finalization of contracts.

MVP

Last month, Manny V. Pangilinan, in a talk with local mediamen after signing memoranda of understanding with Gov. Lilia G. Pineda on water and power studies in Pampanga, reiterated his intention to be a “major player in Clark.”

Pangilinan’s Metro Pacific Investments Corp. has long expressed interest in investing in the total development of the Clark airport: the construction of Terminal 2, an LCC (low cost carriers) terminal, city air terminal to serve as transit point for Clark passengers coming from Manila, and a high-speed rail system linking Clark to Manila.

Pangilinan is also keen on the rail system, saying it “should be an integral part of the Clark airport” as foreign carriers will not be enticed to base in Clark unless there is an express train that will take passengers to Manila in less than an hour.

He said the Northrail can serve for the highspeed train. Two things, Pangilinan said, his group is eagerly awaiting: the bidding for the Clark airport projects, and government being definitive in making Clark airport as premier gateway.

Ramos

It was in April 1994, through President Ramos’ Executive Order No. 174 that the Clark airport was designated as the “future site of the country’s premiere international airport.” EO 174 noted the trend in other countries in Asia as well as in Europe of new international airports being located outside the capitals and major cities “to alleviate congestion in airspace, runways and terminals, and to keep pace with rapid economic development.”

It also cited the need of “relieving Metro Manila of further increase in migration, congestion, pollution, traffic and other urban ills.”EO 174 however failed to achieve its aim with what PGKM claimed as “the imperial dragons’
thwarting of the political will of the national government.”

Arroyo

In January 2006, President Arroyo signed EO 500 unilaterally proclaiming an open skies policy at Clark.

EO 500 was hailed by the Wall Street Journal- Asia as “the move (that) unleashed the forces of liberalization at Clark by allowing foreign airlines to fly in hundreds of thousands of tourists from Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia and as far as Dubai.

It also opened the door to all the trade that could be conducted via the cargo holds of such airlines.” However, seven months later, reportedly on “strong lobbying by the imperial dragons,” Arroyo issued EO 500-A which slowed down and then totally grounded to a halt airline traffic and limited foreign airline’s access to the DMIA and the Subic International Airport.

In March 2011, President Aquino issued two executive orders that that outlined his administration’s thrust to pursue a more liberalized civil aviation policy in the country.

Serving a “pocket open skies policy” were EO 28 that reorganized the Philippine Air Negotiating Panel and the Philippine Air Consultation Panel, and EO 29 ordering these two panels “to pursue more aggressively” the international civil aviation liberalization policy.

Among the provisions of EO 29 is allowing the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) to grant any foreign airline the right to operate in the country’s airports other than NAIA. This means that foreign airlines who want to fly in and out
of Clark airport may now do so without the need to undergo the tedious negotiation process of air services agreements.

Aquino’s EOs have been hailed by overseas Filipino workers in the Middle East, a great number of whom come from Central and Northern Luzon,who have been clamouring for flights servicing their areas of work from Clark.

sisigman

October 12th, 2011, 08:50 AM

***
pagsapit ng gabi sa FIELDS AVENUE nman d red light district marami hotel and bar ang itinatayo un THE PENTHOUSE ay nasa 9th or 10 na ata very alive ang lugar.

never pako pumasok sa mga bar in fields wholesome me hehehe nandun lng ako para tignan lng ang place on whats new ika nga. honestly im not proud sa lugar na un. nagiging prone into prostitution sana i conver nlng ang lugar a decent bar like ala metrowalk in ortigas or eastwood libis pero alam ko mhihirapan ito dahil marami pera ang umiikot dito alam mu naman ang mali ay nagiging tama nakakasiaw ang kislap ng salapi. wag nman po sana magdamdam baka may viewer na natatamaan im just expressing my sentiments sa lalo ikagaganda ng angeles.

Prostitution occurs in highly urbanized cities, and I don't think it can be removed. The best thing to do is to come at peace with it and support the welfare of the sex workers (so kudos to the Angeles social hygiene clinic).

Ban prostitution, it will sprout somewhere, in the underground, where anything that happens is hidden from the government and people, giving less protection to the sex workers.

In other countries, they legalize prostitution to protect the workers and to ensure that those offering sexual services are free from diseases.

I am not proud of the honky-tonk aspect of Fields either, but I am not looking down on it as well.

Let Fields be the Red-light district. Eventually, we will have an East-wood style place as well. At least, more choices for more types of people.

joseph from angeles

October 12th, 2011, 01:44 PM

@ sisigman: super like!

sisigman

October 12th, 2011, 02:06 PM

so for the sake of conversation, saan magandang magkaroon ng parang Eastwood sa Angeles?

Para sa akin, kung imu-move lang din ang entrance ng Clark sa mas loob ng Clark, magandang right across SM Clark siguro, kung saan may dating perya. Magiging perfect din siya kung magpapatayo ng condominium ang SMDC doon

http://imganuncios.mitula.net/1200sqm_lot_in_clarkview_very_near_don_juico_avenue_and_fields_avenue_angeles_93807319753009992.jpg

cabalen25

October 12th, 2011, 03:49 PM

I couldn't agree more, Sisigman. Prostitution, as they say is the oldest profession. Though I am not, in any way, agreeable to having it legalized.

sisigman

October 13th, 2011, 03:57 AM

I couldn't agree more, Sisigman. Prostitution, as they say is the oldest profession. Though I am not, in any way, agreeable to having it legalized.

it will never be legalized in the Philippines. At least, not soon. RH Bill nga di mapasa pasa, yung pa kayang legalization ng prostitution? :lol:

sisigman

October 13th, 2011, 04:06 AM

I shot a music video in Grand Palazzo Royale, Angeles City. The artist is Arron Villaflor (from Tarlac City) and 1DELACREW (Capas, Tarlac/Angeles City).

Nagpe-play na sa MYX! :D :banana:

tulungan niyo naman makapasok sa hit charts ang music video na ito na nashoot sa Angeles by texting MYX REQUEST EX-BESTFRIEND sa 2366 (Globe, Smart, etc.)

ako nagdirek ng music video at nagsulat ng lyrics.

Kapampangan kaming lahat. hehe

(may Kapampangan version din yung kanta pero saka na yun)

let's put Angeles City on the country's #1 music channel!

eto yung music video:

3_hLsE3QGMw

cabalen25

October 13th, 2011, 04:45 AM

^^ Way to go, Sisigman! :cheers:

jacknjill

October 13th, 2011, 05:55 AM

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/75271/naia-transfer-to-clark-eyed

Yes, NAIA to be transferred to Clark once NorthRail is completed.

Karisma

October 13th, 2011, 09:35 AM

Karisma

October 13th, 2011, 10:07 AM

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/75271/naia-transfer-to-clark-eyed

Yes, NAIA to be transferred to Clark once NorthRail is completed.

disagree me dito dpat now na ilipat na meron nman NLEX@SCTEX eventually mttpos din northrail. alam mu naman ang construction dito umaabot ng siyam siyam bka nga sa 2050 pa matatapos northrail na yan hehehe
move it NOW. you can do it Pnoy!
gusto ko na makakita sa bahay nmin ng marami boeing 747 habang nagkakape sa veranda. hi. hi. :-)

sisigman

October 13th, 2011, 12:05 PM

^ oo nga may NLEX/SCTEX naman. I don't see how it would all depend on Northrail. 3-5 hours din naman ang abot from Dau to Pasay City by bus, yet people are not looking for a train.

I mean of course, mas maraming manggagaling Metro Manila na pupunta ng CLark compared sa dami ng tao from Central Luzon na pumupunta ng Pasay, but still. Kahit na sabay gawin ang transfer at Northrail, mukhang wala namang malaking problema.

sisigman

October 13th, 2011, 02:50 PM

sisigman

October 13th, 2011, 03:03 PM

sa music video naman na ito, makikita yung itinatayong BPO bldg sa may Nepo Quadrangle. tampok din ang Cong Dadong Dam sa Arayat, Pampanga :)

ZMsPtC9-6bU

densyo

October 13th, 2011, 04:04 PM

Clark poised as next ICT, BPO destination (http://www.clark.com.ph/default.asp?module=News&newsID=537)
CDC Public Relations Department:
10/13/2011:

CLARK FREEPORT – Executives here are optimistic that the Clark Freeport will soon be the country’s next destination in the Information Communications Technology (ICT) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry.

Frankie Villanueva, president of the Metro Clark ICT Council, said the Clark Freeport has gradually and steadily elevated its status as an ICT and BPO destination.

“I am very optimistic for Clark because soon this Freeport will be the Philippines’ next top destination for the ICT and BPO sector,” Villanueva said during the opening ceremonies of the “1st International ICT Conference and Expo” dubbed “Clark Conex 2011” held from Oct. 13 to 15 at the Fontana Convention Center here.

Villanueva said that in only a span of three years the Clark Freeport has carved its niche in the ICT and BPO industry.

This was seconded by the Metro Clark ICT Council Chair George Sorio, who noted that in December 2008, the Clark Freeport, along with Angeles City, the Municipality of Mabalacat and its barangay, Dau, were cited as one of the country’s top 10 hosts for Information Technology (IT) and BPO industries.

Sorio added that in 2010, the Business Process Association of the Philippines (BPAP), Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT), and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) conferred the ICT Center of Excellence Award to Clark Development Corporation (CDC) during the 2010 Recognition Night of the Top Ten Next Wave Cities held in June.

According to Sorio, this is a strong indication of the huge potential of the Clark Freeport in terms of hosting multinational investors in the ICT and BPO sector.

Taguig City 2nd District Rep. Sigfrido R. Tinga, who was among the resource persons at the Clark Conex 2011, stressed that Clark “must be at the forefront” in the race for competitiveness in the industry.

Tinga, who is also the chair of the Information and Communications Technology Committee at the House of Representatives, further said that IT is the key to spurring development and progress in all sectors of society.

“It is up to us to choose if we want to live the conventional way or set our sights towards the direction that leads us to the future,” Tinga said.

Linda Pamintuan, who chairs the Subic-Clark Alliance for Development Council (SCADC), also shared Tinga’s views saying ICT “is the wave of the future.”

Pamintuan said the direction that the country must now take should be towards convergence. She cited the protocols that SCADC had implemented along the Subic-Clark corridor in cooperation with the CDC and other government agencies, which include, among others, the streamlined and paperless transactions when securing business permits and customs clearances.

CDC President Felipe Antonio B. Remollo lauded the efforts of the Metro Clark ICT Council for launching Clark Conex 2011 saying the event is also an ideal tool to assure that the human resources pool are matched with the needs of the industry.

Remollo said the impressive lineup of resource speakers would inspire and motivate both stakeholders and industry players to churn innovative strategies to improve and develop the ICT and BPO sector.

CDC Industrial Relations Unit Head Ervin Joy Rivera said Clark Conex 2011 aims to institutionalize Metro Clark’s reputation as the most viable investment and development destination in the global ICT, BPO and KPO map.

He added that the conference and exposition “will showcase Metro Clark and its constituents’ technical and competitive advantages in a global O&O downstream market.”

“It also solidifies its (Metro Clark area) niche as a credible Technology and Expo destination in Asia, capable of hosting the top players and investors in this multi-million dollar industry that has enveloped the planet,” Rivera said.

Rivera added that the event will highlight Metro Clark’s global tourist appeal because of its convenient “business-meets leisure” environment, its rich culture, wide array of entertainment and recreational getaways, and world-famous Filipino hospitality.

densyo

October 13th, 2011, 04:06 PM

Remollo at the bat (http://punto.com.ph/News/Article/12409/Volume-5-No-68/Editorial/Remollo-at-the-bat)
Oct 13, 2011

SPORTS TOURISM may be the express priority at the Clark Freeport enunciated by Clark Development Corp. President-CEO Felipe Antonio Remollo but this does not mean all other industrial and commercial undertakings have been relegated to the backburner.

No, not by any means. As the current of good tidings from the Freeport shows.

One. Foton Motors Philippines is set to invest US$35 million for an assembly line of its vehicles, principally vans and trucks, for the Southeast Asian market.

Remollo said a “term sheet” for the lease of a 50,000-square meter area was signed with the United Asia Automotive Group Inc., operator of Foton Motors Philippines.

Foton will be the first vehicle assembly firm to set shop in Clark.

Then, just last week, CDC broke ground with Korean firm JM Star Clark, Inc. for the development of a posh residential village with an initial investment of US$7.2 million, projected to increase to US$30 million to cover the construction of an 18-storey condominium.

Named Le J Village, the project covers 17,190 square meters which will have, aside from the condo, a plaza, villas, apartments and clubhouse.

And then some more. On stream – that is in the process of finalizing its plans – is the Best Joint Group Venture Inc. for a P70-million restaurant serving international cuisine.

The group is positioning itself for the expected influx of tourists accruing from the increase number of regional flights at the Clark Airport.

A car assembly plant. A posh residential village. An international restaurant. Some blue chip investments there.

The bases are loaded, and Remollo is about to score a home run here. We just do hope he won’t strike out at the bat with the Nayong Pilipino pitch.

densyo

October 13th, 2011, 04:10 PM

Aussie firm to invest P50M on restoration of old cars (http://punto.com.ph/News/Article/12405/Volume-5-No-68/Headlines/Aussie-firm-to-invest-P50M-on-restoration-of-old-cars)
Oct 13, 2011

CLARK FREEPORT – An Australian firm is set to invest P50-million restoration project for vintage vehicles here, Clark Development Corporation President Felipe Antonio Remollo said.

He said Byrnes Motor Trust Restoration, Inc., recently signed a new sub-lease agreement with Kita Corporation – one of the pioneering firms in Clark.

The restorations of old and vintage cars are a big hit not only in Australia, but also in other countries.

Remollo said the restoration project is exclusively for importation of all kinds of vintage, classic and modern classic, and other repairable cars, jeeps, and pickups. The firm will import old cars from Australia, North America, Asia and Europe.

In Australia, owners of vintage and old cars prefer their cars restored as close to original.

Remollo said Byrnes Motors will also employ 85 highly skilled workers for the project.

TheAvenger

October 14th, 2011, 01:31 AM

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sisigman

October 14th, 2011, 02:39 AM

di pa rin humuhupa ang baha sa side ng NLEX, Bulacan-Pampanga stretch

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/6304/ssctubig.jpg

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/3093/ssctubig2.jpg

Angelesboy

October 14th, 2011, 06:45 AM

Prostitution occurs in highly urbanized cities, and I don't think it can be removed. The best thing to do is to come at peace with it and support the welfare of the sex workers (so kudos to the Angeles social hygiene clinic).

Ban prostitution, it will sprout somewhere, in the underground, where anything that happens is hidden from the government and people, giving less protection to the sex workers.

In other countries, they legalize prostitution to protect the workers and to ensure that those offering sexual services are free from diseases.

I am not proud of the honky-tonk aspect of Fields either, but I am not looking down on it as well.

Let Fields be the Red-light district. Eventually, we will have an East-wood style place as well. At least, more choices for more types of people.

Perfectly said Sisigman. :master:

Dapat tolerant tayo and accpeting para finally mag boom talaga ang Angeles City in all directions. It ung catalyst for growth. And that, still as you said, by ensuring that the prostitution is monitored and controlled in order to protect the workers, who will be doing this anyways.

Karisma

October 14th, 2011, 06:57 AM

Karisma

October 14th, 2011, 07:02 AM

Ano ang balak gawin sa HILAGA sa San Fernando? Parang hindi man siya nagagamit sa full potential niya, considering ang lawak ng lupa at relatively maganda yung mga buildings.

Yung Bird Park for example, naku, pinapasok ko iyon kahit bawal. Anong nakikita ko? Parang site ng lost civilization. Gapang gapang ang vines at kung anu-anong halaman. Binalaan pa ako na may ahas daw.

Anyway, shinoot ko ang music video na ito sa HILAGA. Parang ibang bansa daw sabi ng iba hehe:

NjCa1XAxX0g

lastym ive been there 2007 my graduation. Open pa kaya ito in public pg nakikita ko sa JASA hiway tahimik walang katao tao. Napawi ang kinang ng paskuhan noon magopen ang sm pampanga at robinson dito na ang dagsa ng mga tao.

Karisma

October 14th, 2011, 07:11 AM

sa music video naman na ito, makikita yung itinatayong BPO bldg sa may Nepo Quadrangle. tampok din ang Cong Dadong Dam sa Arayat, Pampanga :)

ZMsPtC9-6bU

im not aware sa cong dadong dam sa arayat now ko lang narinig un dam na yan c diosdado mcpgal b ngpagawa? malaki b yan Hndi man lng ksi nababanggit pag my bagyo kung umaapaw ang ANGAT dam ang nababanggit lagi sa r3.
Anyway nxtym mgshoot ka kunin mo ang THE LAKESHORE along nlex mgnda dun. Marami na gumamit na teleserye at movie sa lugar na un

sisigman

October 14th, 2011, 09:54 AM

im not aware sa cong dadong dam sa arayat now ko lang narinig un dam na yan c diosdado mcpgal b ngpagawa? malaki b yan Hndi man lng ksi nababanggit pag my bagyo kung umaapaw ang ANGAT dam ang nababanggit lagi sa r3.
Anyway nxtym mgshoot ka kunin mo ang THE LAKESHORE along nlex mgnda dun. Marami na gumamit na teleserye at movie sa lugar na un

baka si GMA ang nagpagawa ng Cong Dadong.

medium-sized dam at magandang tourist attraction kung idedevelop ang paligid

sa Bgy. San Juan Bano siya. kaso lagi akong winawarningan na marami raw NPA na umaaligid ligid, since tabi na siya ng Mt Arayat

http://images.travelpod.com/tripwow/photos/ta-0111-7f0c-bbd8/cong-dadong-dam-san-fernando-pampanga-philippines+1152_12999949221-tpfil02aw-30240.jpg

sisigman

October 14th, 2011, 09:58 AM

for me mgndang location un ryt side ng marquee papasok ng cityhall malawak un. Cno kaya mayari nun tiba tiba siya pag binenta un hndi nman ayala owner nung lot

hmm pwede rin. kaso I dunno. may accessibility issues ako sa paligid ng site ng Marquee. needs to be developed further, esp yung public roads leading to it.

OtAkAw

October 14th, 2011, 10:39 AM

william :D

October 14th, 2011, 02:05 PM

46 LGUs get P91-M incentive for good governance

Some 46 local government units (LGUs) throughout the country received on Tuesday a total of P91 million as incentives for good governance under the government’s "Gawad Pamana ng Lahi" program.

In a news release, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) said the funds came from the department's P500 million Performance Challenge Fund (PCF).

The DILG said the fund serves as incentives for the country’s LGUs to adopt transparent, accountable and participatory governance.

The awards consisted of a trophy and a check amounting to:
P3-million for each provincial winner,
P2-million for each of the city awardees, and
P1-million for each municipal winner.

Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo said the LGUs were chosen based on the following criteria:
scores in the development indices from the Local Governance Performance Management System,
the Seal of Good Housekeeping,
organization of national government bestowed awards, and
acknowledged innovations.

“We expect the Gawad Pamana ng Lahi awardees to sustain their outstanding performance and serve as shining exemplars of good governance," Robredo said.

“Through this awards program, we aim to recognize the invaluable contribution of LGUs that have continuously adhered to the good governance principles of transparency, accountability and inclusivity in local administration and development," he said.

The awards were handed out as part of the DILG's "Biyaheng Pinoy" program, a yearlong celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Local Government Code.

Of the 46 regional winners, 15 were provinces, 15 were cities and 16 were municipalities.

The provincial awardees include the provinces of La Union, Quirino, Bulacan, Cavite, Marinduque, Albay, Negros Occidental, Bohol, Leyte, Zamboanga del Norte, Misamis Oriental, Compostela Valley, Cotabato, Agusan del Norte and Benguet.

The city awardees were: San Fernando, Santiago, San Fernando, Antipolo, Puerto Princesa, Ligao, Iloilo, Cebu, Ormoc, Zamboanga, Cagayan de Oro, Tagum, Kidapawan, Surigao, and Tabuk.

Meanwhile, the municipal awardees were: Tagudin (Ilocos Sur); Ilagan (Isabela); Llanera (Nueva Ecija); Carmona (Cavite); Odiongan (Romblon); Tiwi (Albay); New Lucena (Iloilo); Amlan (Negros Oriental); Naval (Biliran); Labason (Zamboanga del Norte); Opol (Misamis Oriental); Laak (Compostela Valley); Surallah (South Cotabato); Cagwait (Surigao del Sur); Sta. Marcela (Apayao); and Sultan Mastura (Maguindanao). - VVP, GMA News

gmanews.tv (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/235246/nation/46-lgus-get-p91-m-incentive-for-good-governance)

densyo

October 15th, 2011, 01:51 AM

Aircraft parts manufacturer invests P172M in Clark (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2011/10/15/aircraft-parts-manufacturer-invests-p172m-clark-185153)
Saturday, October 15, 2011

CLARK FREEPORT ZONE -- One of the biggest aircraft parts manufacturing firms in the world is set to infuse P172 million for the establishment of its facility inside Clark Freeport Zone, officials of Clark Development Corporation said.

JAMCO Philippines Incorporated (JPI), which recently signed agreement with an industrial estate inside the Freeport, will manufacture aircraft parts and equipment and render services necessary to aircraft operations.

The JPI in the country is a joint venture – United States (60 percent) and Japan (40 percent) -- and all manufactured parts will be exported to countries in Europe, North America and Asia.

Clark Development Corporation President Felipe Antonio Remollo said the newest JPI subsidiary is located in the Berthaphil Industrial Park inside the Freeport.

He said the company is engaged in the manufacture of aircrafts interiors fixtures and equipment. It has several segments -- aircrafts interiors fixture manufacturing, aircrafts equipment manufacturing, and aircrafts maintenance.

It will also engage in the operation of subsidiary works, as well as the research and development of new technology and products.

“As a leader in the design, manufacturing, and certification of aircraft interior products, continued recognition of our on-time delivery performance and high level of quality supports our future success”, said Norikazu Natsume, president of JAMCO America.

JAMCO America, Inc. is a premier supplier of Airbus and Boeing aircraft interior engineering services and products. One of the projects includes manufacturing of fuselage shell components.

To support this project, private companies from Germany, Austria and JAMCO from Japan and Fraunhofer Institute, German public research institutions, will be teaming up and will engage in the partnership of research and the development of fuselage structures including Airbus’ next generation aircraft.

JAMCO’s Aircraft Components Group is the sole supplier of carbon composite components for stringers and stiffeners for vertical tail planes of all Airbus aircraft as well as for upper deck floor cross beams of A380 aircraft. (Reynaldo G. Navales)

Published in the Sun.Star Pampanga newspaper on October 15, 2011.

Karisma

October 15th, 2011, 10:56 AM

nasa fiesta tugak kanina sa robinson c mayor oca 7 pala ang nakuha award sa LGU ng ciudad fernandino lastweek nationwide ito
best peso (component city 2 consecutive yrs 1 nlng hall of famer naf).
best chief executive (mayor)
most bisnez frndly (4 consecutive years hall of famer na)..
pamana ng lahi.
diko na alam un 3 pa award na cinabi nya. continous tlga ang award ng ciudad.

isa na natin iba award sa pampanga
best peso ( 1st class province) pampanga
best chief executive governor- baby pineda
best peso ( highly urbanize) angeles /(3 consecutive na to so hall of famer narin)

ang BEST .PESO ay un madali lapitan at marami naibibigay na trabaho. hndi na me nagtaka kung bkt nakopo lhat ng angeles.snferndo at pmpanga dhil npkarami biznes dito na nagbukas na at magoopen palang mamdami construction dito so madami trabho

nicoutilities

October 15th, 2011, 06:49 PM

I was around town so I took the opportunity to shoot. [Sto. Entiero Street - Magalang Road - Manila North Road]

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k132/nico216/11.jpg

Karisma

October 16th, 2011, 03:24 PM

City San Fernando
SM City San Fernando
"We've got it all for you!"
"Here comes the second SM
Supermall in San Fernando!"
Location
V. Tomico and Consunji Sts., City
of San Fernando, Pampanga
Opening date
November 2011
Developer
SM Prime Holdings
Management
SM Prime Holdings
Owner
Henry Sy, Sr.
Total retail floor area
40,000 m².
Website
http://www.smprime.com
SM City San Fernando is an
under construction shopping mall
of SM Prime Holdings, the largest
mall operator in the Philippines. It
is the third SM Supermall to be
opened in Pampanga after SM
City Pampanga and SM City
Clark, and the second SM
Supermall to be opened in San
Fernando, Pampanga after SM
City Pampanga. Planned to have
a 5 level mall area, 2 level and a
rooftop parking area. The mall is
located on V. Tomico and Consuji
Sts. Brgy. Sto. Rosario, City of
San Fernando, Pampanga. The
mall is expected to be finished
before December, and expected
to be opened on December 2011.
[1]
The proposal of SM City San
Fernando became controversial,
when Mr. Ivan Henares, the Vice
President of the Heritage
Conservation Society, and at the
same time, Chairman of the
Tourism department in the City,
opposed the floor count, the
location, and the design of the
SM City San Fernando because
the location of the mall is on the
Heritage District of San Fernando,
Pampanga. And at the same time,
the height of the SM City San
Fernando is little higher than the
Metropolitan Cathedral of San
Fernando
SM City San Fernando is
expected to be the tallest SM
Supermall in the Philippines.
See also
SM Prime Holdings
References

Karisma

October 16th, 2011, 03:27 PM

wikipedia di accurate cno kaya source nito baka galing lang ssc source nito sakin hehe
ang gross floor area nito ay hndi bababa sa 80k sq.m. Bat n0venber nkalagay opening mukha malabo yan.
Kung walang last minute change tama naman un nkalagay sa level nito
5 level mall area
2 level parking
plus rooftop
sana wala ng pagbabago ganyan nalang siya para 8level siya

cabalen25

October 16th, 2011, 04:20 PM

cabalen25

October 16th, 2011, 06:26 PM

densyo

October 17th, 2011, 01:30 AM

Transfer of NAIA to Clark a boost to local economy - Luciano (http://www.centralluzondaily.com/index.php?view=read&article=147)
October 16, 2011

CLARK FREEPORT – The purported transfer of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) here will serve as a big booster to the local economy of Metro Clark areas including Mabalacat, Angeles City and Tarlac.

Victor Jose Luciano, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC), said making CIAC as the premier airport will pump prime the local economy of surrounding communities.

“An increased of business activities will follow-suit once the transfer of NAIA to Clark is completed,” said Luciano as he appealed to various local government units, non-government organizations and the regional development council to support the plan.

While the plan is still under discussion, Luciano said he is optimistic that CIAC will be the next premier airport as compared to other international airports in the country citing the support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) after learning of the project.

He said the JICA group expressed its support to the project during a meeting last Friday.

For the meantime, Luciano said expansion project of terminal 2 is ongoing and hopefully to finish the project soon.

He said application for the opening of flight to Guam which is a US territory is still pending with the Civil Aeronautical Board (CAB).

“Once approved, it will be CIAC first flight to Guam,” said Luciano.

Though the planned transfer is not that easy, Luciano said it will be a phase-by-phase strategy. “This cannot be done overnight, maybe the starting point will be the installation of speed railway system from NAIA to Clark.”

“Speed railways system was the request of frequent flyers especially tourists who visited the country,” Luciano told Susi sa Balita aired over GVFM 99.1 hosted by veteran journalist John Susi.

He said the next step will be the construction of budget terminal separate from the international gateway.

However, Luciano said the government will take about five to seven years to complete the project.-Jess Malabanan

densyo

October 17th, 2011, 01:34 AM

Security plan set for US servicemen R&R (http://www.centralluzondaily.com/index.php?view=read&article=146)
By: Jess Malabanan
October 16, 2011

ANGELES CITY – Police authorities will be clamping down portion of the entertainment area particularly along Fields Avenue to ensure the safety and security of US troops participating in the RP-US Balikatan exercise who will go on rest and recreation (R&R).

Senior Supt. Rodolfo Recomono, Director of the Angeles City Police Office (ACPO), said security plans are being mapped out to ensure that no untoward incident would happen with the US Marines who will spend their night life along the stretch of Fields Avenue.

“Security plans have been discussed and ready to be implemented to ensure the safety of our visitors, not only the US Marines but also other guests who would like to stay and observe the October twin fiesta here,” said Recomono.

At least 200 US Marines will be staying in different hotels inside and outside Clark Freeport and are expected to spend their R&R along Fields Avenue, Central Luzon Daily gathered.

Recomono said two liaison officers of the US Marines 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force stationed in Okinawa, Japan coordinated Friday for the security and safety of troops who will go on liberty after the exercises slated on Oct.18.

Trevor Blackburn and Tony Mazzola, both Liaison Officers for Force Protection, requested from ACPO the security arrangement including the time and the specific areas where troops could stay and have fun during liberty.

The RP-US annual military exercises dubbed as Phiblex 2011, Recomono said, is expected to begin soon. In fact, some of the troops are already staying in some hotel outside of Clark Freeport, CL Daily learned.

Among the places where activities will be held for this year's "war" games include Fort Magsaysay in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija, Crow Valley in Capas, Tarlac, and San Antonio, Zambales, all in Central Luzon.

Recomono said he instructed the ACPO operations branch to brief the two liaison officers of the security arrangement prepared for the visiting US troops.

The R&R of US Marines will serve as a big booster to the upcoming October feast here and the Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan (TTKD) slated next week.-Jess Malabanan

Karisma

October 17th, 2011, 02:31 PM

Funny how it is when San Fernando is now claiming a territory that used to be NOT theirs - SM Pampanga. For Christ's sake, that is entirely Barangay Lagundi of Mexico, Pampanga! Problem is no one ever seemed to bother to straighten this out. Mahina ang govt ng town of Mexico & hinayaan na lang i-claim ng San Fernando ito. Just an FYI, the boundary of Sn Fdo ends where Paskuhan/tollgate is & San Jose (San Fernando) is situated WEST of NLEX. That being said, SM Sn Fdo is the real 1st SM mall in San Fernando.

naku sir san fernando pa un kung titignan mo arko before ng mexico (na ngayon ay inalis na for road widening) ay nasa eastgate center un arko na "WELCOME TO MEXICO" un ang start ng boundary ng sn fernando at mexico nagkataon lng na sobra haba ng SM PAMPANGA kaya inabot ang dlawa bayan..
kung mapapansin mo bakit un ROBINSON STARMILLS na katapat lang ng SM ay hndi naghabol ang mexico?? hil malinaw na hindi sa kanila un lugar dhil hindi na ito lumagpas sa arko ng mexico un ay san jose sn fernando.

william :D

October 17th, 2011, 02:47 PM

I was around town so I took the opportunity to shoot. [Sto. Entiero Street - Magalang Road - Manila North Road]

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k132/nico216/11.jpg

nice shots, sir! :cheers:

Karisma

October 17th, 2011, 03:10 PM

That IS precisely the reason why it's called SM Pampanga, not SM San Fernando as it would cause dispute with the town of Mexico. They would not have named it SM Mexico either as we all know Mexico was a 4th class municipality at that time & not everybody knows such a town exists, unless you're from Pampanga.
in regards naman sa name wala pa ang SM PAMPANGA ay naging iconic na ang name na PAMPANGA instead na SAN FERNANDO ang ilagay.
i think ang ngpasimula nito ay ang LAUS GROUP kung titignan mo ang mga signage sa mga car showroom nila Ex. FORD PAMPANGA, HONDA CARS PAMPANGA, HYUNDAI PAMPANGA, BMW PAMPANGA etc. etc so yan hndi san fernando ang gamit nila kundi pampanga. my isang naligaw TOYOTA SAN FERNANDO ksi hndi ito pagaari ng laus group.
kaya nakita siguro ng SM na effective ang paggamit ng PAMPANGA sa mga businesses so naki ride on nlng kaya nging SM PAMPANGA. tignan mu rin ang robinson nakigaya narin ang official name ng rob ay ROBINSON STARMILLS PAMPANGA yan ay buo teritory nasa san fernando pero mas pinili rin nila gamitin ang PAMPANGA instead of san fernando.

whippersnapper

October 17th, 2011, 08:01 PM

mejo matagal tagal na rin akong d nakakapasyal dito. dami developments sa pampanga..

nasa fiesta tugak kanina sa robinson c mayor oca 7 pala ang nakuha award sa LGU ng ciudad fernandino lastweek nationwide ito
best peso (component city 2 consecutive yrs 1 nlng hall of famer naf).
best chief executive (mayor)
most bisnez frndly (4 consecutive years hall of famer na)..
pamana ng lahi.
diko na alam un 3 pa award na cinabi nya. continous tlga ang award ng ciudad.

isa na natin iba award sa pampanga
best peso ( 1st class province) pampanga
best chief executive governor- baby pineda
best peso ( highly urbanize) angeles /(3 consecutive na to so hall of famer narin)

ang BEST .PESO ay un madali lapitan at marami naibibigay na trabaho. hndi na me nagtaka kung bkt nakopo lhat ng angeles.snferndo at pmpanga dhil npkarami biznes dito na nagbukas na at magoopen palang mamdami construction dito so madami trabho

andun din ako nung friday. may pacontest sa mga choir kung saan pinalitan ng kokak ung buong lyrics ng isang kanta pero same melody. sayang pinakita sa jessica soho pala un dko alam..

in regards naman sa name wala pa ang SM PAMPANGA ay naging iconic na ang name na PAMPANGA instead na SAN FERNANDO ang ilagay.
i think ang ngpasimula nito ay ang LAUS GROUP kung titignan mo ang mga signage sa mga car showroom nila Ex. FORD PAMPANGA, HONDA CARS PAMPANGA, HYUNDAI PAMPANGA, BMW PAMPANGA etc. etc so yan hndi san fernando ang gamit nila kundi pampanga. my isang naligaw TOYOTA SAN FERNANDO ksi hndi ito pagaari ng laus group.
kaya nakita siguro ng SM na effective ang paggamit ng PAMPANGA sa mga businesses so naki ride on nlng kaya nging SM PAMPANGA. tignan mu rin ang robinson nakigaya narin ang official name ng rob ay ROBINSON STARMILLS PAMPANGA yan ay buo teritory nasa san fernando pero mas pinili rin nila gamitin ang PAMPANGA instead of san fernando.

isa rin siguro sa mga rason kung bakit hindi sm san fernando, kasi meron ding san fernando city sa la union para siguro hindi nakakalito... no choice na lang siguro ngaun kya san fernando ginamit kesa sm sto rosario na nakakasakop na barangay. marami din kasing sto rosario sa pilipinas.. unlike sm masinag sa antipolo at sm molino sa cavite, bhira lang ang ganung barangay kaya ginamit na rin..

cabalen25

October 18th, 2011, 02:34 AM

Lol! You can only assume why it's called SM Pampanga, but the truth is that it is within Brgy Lagundi of Mexico, Pampanga. Check the map of Sn Fdo and you'll see where the boundary ends. My sister's in-laws happened to own a farm there where SM north wing was built so they, too, pretty know it's within Mexico. Nakakalito lang kasi since malapit sya sa Sn Fdo exit so people would really think it's Sn Fdo. And yeah, they wouldn't call it SM Mexico since there's a country of the same name in North America, right? :D

cabalen25

October 18th, 2011, 02:47 AM

I'm not trying to be a devil's advocate but my point is give what is due to Mexico town. C'mon it's rightfully theirs. BTW, I'm not from this town and my hometown is Mabalacat, now living in the US.

cabalen25

October 18th, 2011, 03:00 AM

Just to give you a good analogy: some of the duty free stores (e.g., PureGold) in Clark have Angeles as their receipt address when, as a matter if fact, they're close to Mabalacat. Reason being, maybe is the fact that Angeles is more urbanized than Mabalacat, as San Fdo is more progressive than Mexico. Hope I'm making any sense here. I guess this is just something that's too hard to rectify. Tsk tsk!

Karisma

October 18th, 2011, 04:53 AM

alam mu ba un cnasabi ko ARKO ng mexico? un ksi start ng boundary dlwa.
ask ko rin to bakit sa SM PAMPANGA hati sila sa tax revenue
samantala un ROBINSON STARMILLS na katapat lang ng SM ay solo ng sn fdo ang tax revenue.?

ok lng yan sir maganda napaguusapan at naliliwanagan ang mga viewer maaaring tama ka at ako ay mali or vice versa. .
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ang mapa ay hndi gaano batayan ang pinakamalakas na ebidensya sa court regarding land dispute ay legal document im sure kaya malakas ang loob ng ciudad dahil my proof ang ciudad my hawak na land title naka certify sa ciudad sanfernando ang half part n lot ng SM kaya in my opinion kaya cgru hndi nagfile sa korte for land dispute ay dahil aminado sila na may certified un land title na nsa san fernando tlga un half part
alam mu naman ang pulitiko satin basta malaki pera (specialy SM multimillion mgbyad tax) ipaglalaban yan sa korte para dagdag nga naman sa kanila bulsa pag nanalo sa korte dba he.he for ex. un MABALACAT and BAMBAN TARLAC my legal battle ngaun sa korte for land dispute dhil may quarry sa land na un milyones ang kita dun eh

Perseus II

October 18th, 2011, 05:11 AM

cabalen25

October 18th, 2011, 05:31 AM

Karisma, I'm not sure if this is true concerning the Mexico arch. It was told that the govt of Mexico could not put that arch at the entry point of SM Pampanga as that's already a private property shared b/w Robinson Starmills & SM. But I dunno, I can be wrong. We have yet to verify why they had that arch constructed after the SM original perimeter.

cabalen25

October 18th, 2011, 05:37 AM

Persius, I couldn't agree more :) Malakas lang talaga siguro ang San Fernando kaya sinasakop ang di kanila. Politics, does it ring a bell? I feel sad for Mexico cause it seemed discredited for the progress it should bask. Oh well...

sisigman

October 18th, 2011, 06:42 AM

noong nagkaroon ng barilan sa loob ng SM Pampanga (two gay kids), ang mga pulis na iniinterview sa TV ay Mexico police.

anyway, ganito naman ang tingin ko:

SM chooses the name of their malls based on popularity. at the time SM Pampanga was built, people know Pampanga more than San fernando (as a name). Plus, the fact that there's also a San Fernando in La Union. Plus, San Fernando is the capital of Pampanga. Add all these probable reasons, along with the Mexico-San Fernando dispute, and it would seem that SM Pampanga is the best choice.

SM Clark is named after a Freeport zone. It's not even SM Angeles.

Regarding disputes, di ko rin alam bakit laging claim to fame ng Mabalacat ang Clark. Ang arko nila laging may "Home of the Clark Freeport Zone."

E pag tanungin mo ang mga tao, they see Clark as a place within Angeles. Even WikiPedia maps show that Clark is within Angeles. What gives?

Someone said naman dati sa newspaper na may Clark-Angeles, Clark-Mabalacat, at Clark-Porac, pero wala akong mahanap na documents about it.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/62/Clark_Air_Base_locator_map.jpg

Perseus II

October 18th, 2011, 07:52 AM

regarding disputes, di ko rin alam bakit laging claim to fame ng Mabalacat ang Clark. Ang arko nila laging may "Home of the Clark Freeport Zone."

I noticed that as well :) Marami naman selling point ang Mabalacat so why not capitalized on different merits.

Anyway, tuloy ba yung pagrenamed ng mabalacat as 'MABALACAT CLARK CITY' once the municipality is converted into a city?

Sna kalimutan na nila ang idea na yun kasi it doesnt sit well on most people :ohno:

Karisma

October 18th, 2011, 11:36 AM

@sisigman because the shootin.g incident happen sa eastwing ng SM (mexico side) naku pati ba naman kaya sa pulis hati rin sila hehe
if u will notice dalawa address resibu nila
sa eastwing nandun ang depstore ang addres ay brgy.lagundi, mexico while on the westwing nandun ang supermarket sa resibo address ay brgy.san jose snfdo.

about nman sa clark kaninu b talaga dpat iincorporate tatlo ang pumapapel porac,angeles,mabalacat.
at lagi binabanggit ni mayor boking ito clark is in mabalacat daw dahil 90% of land belongs to clark at 10% lang sa angeles. totoo ba yan data nayan?? maybe cabalen25@sisigman can answer this since taga mblcat at angeles kayo

@persius if maging city ang mblcat hndi tuloy ang name na Mabalacat clark dhil marami bumatikos sa pangalan mabalacat city ang aprub sa congress

OtAkAw

October 18th, 2011, 02:20 PM

Perseus II

October 19th, 2011, 01:46 AM

^^Naku dalawang bayan lang nag-aawayan dyan ha, kamusta naman ang SM Megamall, apat na syudad ata ang nag-aagawan sa jurisdiction hahaha

I agree with Karisma. You can see proof on the receipts. Also if you are observant enough, try comparing the business permit plates between two stores located on opposite ends. Yung kabila sa San Fernando pa, yung kabila sa Mexico na.

The very reason why tinawag sya sigurong SM Pampanga kasi hindi pwedeng SM Mexico at hindi rin pwede SM San Fernando...
malaking away hehehe :ohno: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Pero seriously, i think thats the case why it was called SM Pampanga :)

Perseus II

October 19th, 2011, 01:49 AM

OCtober 28, 29 ang Tigtigan.... sarado na naman ang daan sa Balibago :ohno:

Last year, nag reroute sila ng mga sasakyan, inabot ako ng 2 hours sa jeep para makarating ng DAU :ohno:

cabalen25

October 19th, 2011, 04:30 AM

Karisma, as a Mabalaqueño, I don't have any qualms if Angeles claims Clark. Besides, if you ask 10 non-Pampangueños, 7 or 8 would say Clark is situated in Angeles City. If you read Clark Air Base's history, it all started as a camp the Americans put up in Sapangbato (a barrio of Angeles) they called "Fort Stotsenberg" which we all know now as the Clark's parade ground. Eventually the camp expanded and grew westward to Porac and northward to Mabalacat and Bamban in Tarlac. And from that they established the U.S. Clark Air Base. Yes, that's how vast Clark Field is - it stretches from Angeles to southern border of Tarlac and westward to Zambales mountain range. That is why Clark Air Base was regarded as the "biggest American military base outside of the United States."

Karisma

October 19th, 2011, 11:40 AM

For me dapat hndi na pagawayan kung kanino jurisdiction ang clark bcoz panahon pa ng americano independent na ito clark has its own identity it is run by national government ang bale ang pinaka mayor nila dito ay ang CDC PRESIDENT under d name of ex-dumaguete mayor REMOLLO. if u will notice pg may balita sa radio or tv about clark hndi nila binabanggit ang CLARK,.. ANGELES or CLARK, MABALACAT ang maririnig mo ay CLARK, PAMPANGA lagi kabuntot niya ang PAMPANGA kasi common name ang clark very popular like louis and clark of superman ha. ha dati nga ang tawag ng mga news anchor CLARKFIELD PAMPANGA buti ngayon pinaikli na CLARK, PAMPANGA oh dba astig pakinggan pag sinasama sa name ang PAMPANGA

cabalen25

October 19th, 2011, 02:18 PM

But then again, parang naka-embed na ang Clark as Angeles cause the history of Clark began in Angeles. Even during the time ng mga Kano, the school newspaper of Wagner HS in Clark would show Clark Air Base, Angeles City. Although it was a US territory then, everybody knows it's within Angeles. Even the business permit @ SM Clark lahat Angeles. To make the long story short, may basis ang Angeles to claim Clark as opposed to Sn Fdo claiming SM Pampanga. Lol!

HondaFTW

October 19th, 2011, 11:51 PM

sisigman

October 20th, 2011, 12:47 AM

On our flight with Cebu Pacific:

"Please remain seated...Ladies and Gentlemen we have just landed at Diosdado Macapagal International Airport, Cebu Pacific Air welcomes you to CLARK, PHILIPPINES..."

But I still think Clark does belong to Angeles.

Buti pa ang Cebu, kung maka-claim sa Mactan ay todo. Mactan-Cebu International Airport talaga! Puwede bang Clark-Angeles na din ang itawag?

ay wait, kay Boking pala ang Clark hehe

sisigman

October 20th, 2011, 02:14 AM

Eventually, Clark will be the new center of a Metropolitan area. The concept of Metro Angeles will be gone as Clark becomes more popular than any city or town in Pampanga.

I personally prefer Metro Pampanga than Metro Clark, but it seems Nature is going for Metro Clark.

Karisma

October 20th, 2011, 04:57 AM

Buti pa ang Cebu, kung maka-claim sa Mactan ay todo. Mactan-Cebu International Airport talaga! Puwede bang Clark-Angeles na din ang itawag?

ay wait, kay Boking pala ang Clark hehe

about sa name ng soon to be PREMIERE AIRPORT natin. i think u will agree na politics play important role here. here is the fact.

original name ng airport is CLARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (CIA)

tapos panahon ni cabalen GLORIA pinalitan pinangalan sa father niya DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (DMIA)

ngayon panahon ni Pnoy kung gugustuhin nia pwd ipangalan sa nanay niy CORAZON AQUINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ( CAIA)

pero kung si Mayor boking ay magpapabaril sa airport tarmac maaaring ipangalan sa kanya BOKING INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ha. ha. ha

seriously, the best name for me is PAMPANGA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (PIA) db mganda pati acronym ok

cabalen25

October 20th, 2011, 05:12 AM

Hehe! Karisma, bago pa maging Pampanga Intl Airport yan, magiging Angeles Intl Airport muna sya as DMIA serves the general area of Angeles City. It goes the same with the other intl airports, where they name them either by a national hero or a city name.

densyo

October 20th, 2011, 10:37 AM

http://punto.com.ph/News/Article/12447/Volume-5-No-70/Headlines/

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SILICON VALLEY. Businessmen Demos Punsalan (right) and Sandy Munroe (2nd from right) from Silicaon Valley in California view scale model of Global Gateways Logistics City (GGLC) inside Clark Freeport as they are briefed by Jeff Pradhan (2nd from left), Business Development Director of Peregrine Development Corporation which manages the 176-hectare modern, state-of-the-art business and industrial center. Looking on is Noel Tulabut, assistant manager, public relations dept of CDC.

WHAT IS GLOBAL GATEWAY LOGISTICS CITY?
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Global Gateway Logistics City is a modern, state-of-the-art, 176 hectare master planned mixed use Logistics and Business Center of Excellence. Global Gateway is located at the crossroads of Southeast Asia in the central plains if Luzon, just 60 minutes north of Manila, in the Province of Pampanga, Philippines. Global Gateway offers the perfect blend of prime real estate and facilities for all your business needs. It is divided into four zones, the LOGISTICS PARK catering to all your warehousing, distribution and light manufacturing operations, the BUSINESS PARK for all your office requirements, the AERO PARK home to research and development, modeling and simulation, IT and centers of higher learning, and the TOWN CENTER to support your retail and shopping needs.

The Global Gateway Logistics City is divided in to 4 major zones:

Logistics Park
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Business Park
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Aero Park
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Town Center
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densyo

October 20th, 2011, 11:46 PM

A Kapampangan fiesta lunch
Judging by how Ed Pamintuan, incumbent Mayor of Angeles City, described how a Kapampangan would behave if presented with a less-than-perfect bulanglang (sour broth with ripe guavas), any less-confident cook would not dare invite a Pampanga native to a home-cooked meal.

"If the broth does not have that perfect balance between sour and sweetness, a Kapampangan would rush to the kitchen and demand to know who cooked the substandard dish," he said in the local dialect. The mayor himself has been known to do so on occasion, even offering the hapless cook some tips on how to achieve the balance, such as adding sugar if the guavas used are too young. This is only done to fellow Kapampangan cooks, he clarified, as the standards may be different for those raised elsewhere.
More: http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Arts&Leisure&title=A-Kapampangan-fiesta-lunch&id=40184

densyo

October 20th, 2011, 11:50 PM

Angeles City opens exhibit folks can gaze at, touch, smell and eat
ANGELES CITY—Food lovers have two Sundays more to treat themselves to authentic Kapampangan cuisine without hopping from one place to another. “Pamangan” goes public on Oct. 23 and 30 in the Museo ning Angeles, the old town hall in Angeles City that houses the “Culinarium,” the first culinary museum in the country.

“The perfect fiestang Kapampangan,” says Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan of Pamangan, which opened on Oct. 16. The museum is run by the Kuliat Foundation.More: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/80029/angeles-city-opens-exhibit-folks-can-gaze-at-touch-smell-and-eat

densyo

October 20th, 2011, 11:55 PM

No more long distance charges Clark, Subic Freeport phone lines now interconnected

CLARK FREEPORT – Stakeholders inside the Clark and Subic Freeports are now saving millions of pesos in long distance telephone charges following the interconnection of their telephone lines by the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT).

PLDT Clark Manager Lito Mercado announced that the two Freeports’ telephone lines are now interconnected thus, allowing hundreds of locator firms operating inside Clark and Subic to call each other sans the usual long distance charges. More: http://www.clark.com.ph/default.asp?module=News&newsID=538

densyo

October 20th, 2011, 11:59 PM

Aussie firm exports toys to 25 countries
When everybody had thrown in the towel in the toy manufacturing business, one Australia-Filipino firm set up shop in the Philippines 16 years ago and has not looked anywhere else since.

Hans Axthelm, managing director and chief executive officer of Hansa Toy International, said from 12 or so stuffed toy makers in the Philippines in the late 1980s, only to or three have managed to survive.
More: http://www.malaya.com.ph/oct20/busi2.html

densyo

October 21st, 2011, 12:04 AM

SWAT team receives 10 bulletproof vests from city government
ANGELES CITY, October 20 (PIA) -- In an effort to fight crime with heavier protection and coordination, the city government here has recently donated 10 bulletproof vests to the local police force.

Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan presented and handed over the vests to P/Senior Supt. Rodolfo Recomono, Angeles City Police Office (ACPO) director, who appreciated the gesture of support of the city administration.More: http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r03&id=60114

monster_crunch

October 21st, 2011, 10:10 AM

How brisk is business for this hotel? Hehe. This is the most noticeable building for those coming to and from the Dau Bus Terminal.

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sisigman

October 21st, 2011, 10:07 PM

malapit na mag-open ang New York Supreme sa Balibago (tabi ng Coffee Academy) :banana:

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tisoycuba

October 22nd, 2011, 04:21 AM

cabalen25

October 22nd, 2011, 05:12 AM

Hahaha! Apakayli mu cu Tisoy. :D

sisigman

October 22nd, 2011, 05:24 AM

Haaay, sana palaguin ang UP Clark at Ateneo de Clark para may pakinabang naman ang mga Pinoy/Kapampangan sa quality ng Clark.

Korean firm to establish P1.58-B school in Clark
Friday, October 21, 2011

CLARK FREEPORT -- A Korean firm is planning to establish a P1.58-billion educational facility inside the Freeport.

Clark Development Corporation (CDC) president Felipe Antonio Remollo said the Hae O Rum Development Corporation plans to put up the school in Clark, following the growing numbers of Korean students arriving in Pampanga and other parts of Central Luzon.

The facility will be constructed in a 2.75-hectare area along the M.A. Roxas Highway.

The project will initially employ around 30 personnel.

Meanwhile, CDC is finalizing the permanent location of the Philippine Science High School Central Luzon Campus (PSHS-CLC).

Presently, the PSHS is located at Clark Polytechnic campus, which was named Wagner High during the time of the Americans in Clark.

Far East Air Transport Inc. University extension is also located at the Polytechnic, where aircraft engineering courses are available.

University of the Philippines Pampanga Extension program is also located in Clark.

Another school inside the Freeport is the Saint John’s school, another international school but mostly catering Korean students whose parents are expatriates and investors in Clark and in other adjacent communities.

Another international school — The Brent School — will also be located at the Donggwang Clark Business Park to cater the growing number of international students in Clark.

The schools decided to be in Clark because of the Freeport’s good facilities like telecommunications, electricity, water and other critical utilities. (Reynaldo G. Navales)

Published in the Sun.Star Pampanga newspaper on October 22, 2011.

sisigman

October 22nd, 2011, 05:41 AM

Sale of 'world's worst airport' eyed

Paolo G. Montecillo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Publication Date : 20-10-2011

The Philippine government is considering the sale of the old Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1, which was voted the world’s worst airport in a recent online poll, to raise as much as US$2.5 billion for future aviation-related infrastructure projects.

In a fresh move that veers further away from the administration’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agenda, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DoTC) said the money to be raised would be used to develop the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) in Clark Freeport, Pampanga.

The DMIA is being groomed as the country’s next premier international gateway to replace NAIA, voted the world’s worst airport in the online survey of Guide to Sleeping in Airports.

It remains unclear, however, whether the NAIA Terminal 1 would generate sufficient interest from would-be buyers given the government’s plans to shift commercial aviation traffic to Terminal 3, and eventually DMIA.

"The NAIA facility is more than 30 years old and the last rehabilitation was done years ago," Transportation Secretary Manuel "Mar" Roxas II said.

He said DoTC estimates showed that NAIA has reached its saturation point and there was not much room for expansion.

The rated capacity of all four NAIA terminals stands at about 32 million passengers a year. It is not only reaching the limit runway-wise, but terminal capacity-wise as well, Roxas pointed out.

"There are already plans and ongoing actions but clearly this is not enough so we will expand our efforts," Roxas said. He described the aging facility as benefiting from "Botox," or makeshift renovations that keep the facility running, without necessarily improving it.

"That’s why we are advocating Clark as the airport of the future," Roxas said. The former US military base has more space around it that can be used for the airport’s expansion. In comparison, any possible expansion at NAIA is constrained by nearby residential and commercial areas.

The US$2.5 billion to be raised from the privatization of NAIA will be able to fund the construction of the new international gateway in Clark.

sisigman

October 22nd, 2011, 05:45 AM

:lol::lol::lol:
heto na naman si Boking sa pag-claim ng Clark bilang barangay ng Mabalacat ahaha. di ko gets kung paano magiging "Next Makati North of Manila" ang Mabalacat kapag nalipat ang NAIA sa Clark bwehehehe

NAIA operations transfer to Clark lauded
By Reynaldo G. Navales

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

MABALACAT -- Mayor Marino Morales lauded the move of Transportation and Communications Secretary Mar Roxas to transfer the operations of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to the Clark International Airport.

Roxas was hoping that the privatization of NAIA will raise the revenue of the government by up to $2.5 billion. The amount would be able to fund the construction of the new international gateway in Clark.

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The NAIA has reportedly reached its saturation point, and there is no more room for expansion.

Operations at the NAIA should be stopped and eventually transferred to the Clark airport to solve aircraft congestion, said Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Director General Ramon Gutierrez.

The Clark airport is four times bigger than the NAIA, which has three separate terminals – NAIA 1, 2 and 3.

Mayor Morales said the people of Pampanga are grateful to President Aquino for eyeing the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport as the country’s premier gateway.

Morales said most of the Clark Civil Aviation Complex is within the territorial jurisdiction of Mabalacat town, which is eyeing cityhood.

“Should the Clark airport become the country’s international gateway, Mabalacat is expected to become the Next Makati north of Manila,” the mayor said.

Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile also supported the transfer of NAIA to Clark provided that the Northrail Project is already established, as the high-speed train would link Clark to the rest of Metro Manila.

“It will be beneficial to the country because it will link Central Luzon, especially Clark, with Metro Manila. We can transfer the international airport to Clark and leave the present international airport for further development,” he said.

The Airline Operators Council (AOC), whose members visited Clark airport recently, had also announced that they will transfer to Clark airport if the support facilities and the transportation are well in place.

“If the terminals and the high speed transportation like the speed train from Manila to Clark are in place, there is no doubt we will transfer,” said AOC chief Maria Lourdes San Juan.

The AOC members were impressed by the current development at the Clark airport.

Published in the Sun.Star Pampanga newspaper on October 18, 2011.

OtAkAw

October 22nd, 2011, 06:21 PM

Angeles City

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cabalen25

October 22nd, 2011, 11:22 PM

Excellent pics, Otakaw! Thanks! :)

TheAvenger

October 23rd, 2011, 01:05 PM

" Mabalacat became a town in 1792. It was named after the balacat tree(Zizyphus Zonulata Balaco), a First class timber. Then, a settlement of a negrito tribe, the area was a virtual forest of balacat trees. "Ma-balacat" in the native kapampangan dialect means "full of balacats."

The town has a land area of 165.8 square kilometres - more than double that of Angeles City’s. Roughly three-fifths of the land area of Clark Air Base belong to Mabalacat (the rest to Angeles City,"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mabalacat,_Pampanga

sisigman

October 24th, 2011, 06:22 AM

The town has a land area of 165.8 square kilometres - more than double that of Angeles City’s. Roughly three-fifths of the land area of Clark Air Base belong to Mabalacat (the rest to Angeles City,"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mabalacat,_Pampanga

yet see this map:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/62/Clark_Air_Base_locator_map.jpg

"Clark Freeport Zone is a redevelopment of the former Clark Air Base, a former United States Air Force base in the Philippines. It is located on the northwest side of Angeles City and borders the municipality of Mabalacat in the province of Pampanga."

HondaFTW

October 24th, 2011, 08:52 AM

The logo of SM Clark has been replaced! :D

HondaFTW

October 24th, 2011, 08:53 AM

I hope it does go through. Getting through Clark is also easier than NAIA. Evrything is fast and EASY.

monster_crunch

October 24th, 2011, 09:07 AM

monster_crunch

October 24th, 2011, 09:09 AM

Good security at Clark Airport
October 22, 2011, 6:56pm

CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga, Philippines — Officials of the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) assured the public Saturday that security is good and tight at the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) here, often referred to as the “Clark Airport.”

CIAC Engineering Department Manager Ruel T. Angeles made the assurance as he denied reports of cable theft incidents at the runway and taxiway of the DMIA. “Security and safety were not compromised at the Clark International Airport,” said Angeles. He said new power cables were recently installed as part of upgrading measures. (Franco G. Regala)

Source (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/338669/good-security-clark-airport)

sisigman

October 26th, 2011, 07:35 AM

Let's all put this hate towards Mabalacat in perspective. Here's an interesting piece from Robby Tantingco, director of the Center for Kapampangan Studies, on Mabalacat's struggles to progress, the challenges it is facing, and why the most apt metaphor to describe the town is "a leech attached to the epidermis of the Clark perimeter fence."

Dau is the main tributary of Mabalacat's proximity to Clark, same way as Balibago (and nearby barangays like Anunas and Malabanias) is the main tributary of Angeles' nearness to Clark.

But the good thing about Angeles is, di naman din nagpapaiwan yung mga ibang barangays. Salapungan is thriving because of AUF. Sto. Rosario and other downtown barangays are not that cosmopolitan as Balibago, but they're not sleepy towns as well. HAU is there, local malls, palengke, and soon, Nepo Quadrangle area will be bustling as well, thanks to that alleged BPO building, which will bring workers to the area.

With more workers (call center agents) in the area, more middle- and high-class establishments and eateries will be built around it. At na-sense na rin ito probably ng McDo kaya nagpatayo sila ng McDo na may fountain sa Nepo.

Pulung Maragul and Pandan will be tributaries to Marquee Mall and the development Ayala will bring to the otherwise so-so area.

Sto. Domingo may be in the south-eastern edge of Angeles City, sharing a bit of sleepiness with San Fernando's Telabastagan, but there's Chevalier School, Super8 Mall, and the Sacred Heart Hospital which promises to excel in treating cancer. Hence, establishments/eateries could well be built around Sacred Heart to cater to patients.

Of course, Angeles still has those sleepy or unheard-of towns like Sapang Bato (but famous because of Apl De Ap and off-road tours), Margot, Cutcut, Mining, and those barangays na malayo sa hi-way o national road. Pero at least, kalat yung development at crowd in general.

Sa Mabalacat, parang Dau lang ang pansin. And the 3/5s of Clark. Don't get me wrong. I am not bashing Mabalacat. I want it to become a city and flourish. Pero OA kasi kung iportray ng municipal government. May "Home of the Clark Freeport Zone," may "Home of the DMIA," may "Next Makati north of Manila," at may "Industrial Capital of Pampanga." Then pagpasok mo ng Mabalacat, liban sa Dau, parang typical small town pa rin na daanan ng mga taong pumupunta sa Norte.

For me, yun din ang impression ko sa Northern part of San Fernando (north ng intersection). Yung buong stretch ng McArthur Hiway parang daanan lang ng mga biyahero. Pero good thing is nakikita ko na ang development along McArthur Hi-way mula Telabastagan hanggang Sindalan. New schools, malls, buildings, etc. Nakukulangan lang ako sa population, kaya minsan magmumukhang sleepy ang northern San Fernando, pero darating din siguro iyon.

Sa Angeles kasi, bustling ang mga area along McArthur Hi-way, from AUF to entrance to Mabalacat. Yung sleepy part lang ng McArthur Hi-way sa Angeles ay yung likod ng Super8 Mall. But then, may national road naman sa kabila na mas lively.

Strangely, a researcher described Angeles City as an abnormal city, kasi nga parang wala talagang sentro. Kalat ang population at progreso. usually kasi, ang isang city, may center, na napapaligaran ng peripheral districts. pero ang angeles, hindi lang sentro ang thriving. this must be because of the Abacan bridge divide and the presence of Clark in North Eastern Angeles, na malayo sa town center (Sto. Rosario). For more decentralization, nagalsabalutan ang government mula Sto. Rosario (ginawang Museo ning Angeles ang dating city hall, pero dati, main Church, city hall, at school ay magkakatabi-tabi), at napunta sa Pulung Maragul.

monster_crunch

October 26th, 2011, 10:13 AM

I'm all for progress, pero I wish regulated ang development within Angeles City, and sana may sustainable plan to ensure that along with infrastructure projects ay mas maging comfortable ang overall environment in the city (read: less pollution, less traffic, wider roads, safer sidewalks, more parks, lit-up boulevards, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, underground cabling system). I noticed there is no urban planning at all. And the suspended cable wires are such an eyesore. URBAN PLANNING is key to sustainable development.

As for Mabalacat, I agree: apparently its municipal officials (starting with the mayor) are suffering from a delusion of grandeur, which is really really funny, especially when you see their streamers calling for cityhood, tapos may mga pictures pa of New York, London, Paris, Tokyo and other cosmo global cities. I mean, WHAT A STRETCH! If you take a look at Dau -- Mabalacat's most "progressive" section, you'll see that it's just a boring stretch of rundown stores, ugly buildings, and a depressing environment that reeks of post-apocalyptic allure, made even worse by an offensive assault to the olfactory nerves all the time! As a consolation, Mabalacat has one of the prettiest municipal halls. Located in Xevera Mabalacat, their municipal hall is an expansive but quaint powder-blue building built by Globe Asiatique in the middle of a masterplanned self-sustaining residential cum commercial community in Brgy. Tabun.

http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/22284656.jpg

monster_crunch

October 26th, 2011, 11:15 AM

Tulabut: Bits and Pieces
Tuesday, October 25, 2011, SunStar Pampanga

GIZMOS. While appliances and electronic devices have been given new names, there’s a newly reopened Savers Appliance Depot (Saver’s Mall) in Balibago, Angeles City.

The former “Jack’s Video World” has been turned into an empire of consumer electronics, enterprise solutions, cable television and what-have-you. And for that we could only be so happy for the Uy brothers – Jack and Dennis. The former rent-a-betamax-or-VHS store is now a symbol of hard work, entrepreneurship, and good investments that is widely respected and looked up to by local traders.

Savers Appliance Depot has undergone a major facelift in the past several months and it now offers a more convenient, practical, easy way to shop for household appliances. Prices are affordable and reasonable too.

Last week, its initial blast in its renovated commercial area opened — Sony Centre — where high definition television (LCD, LED, 3D,Plasma) sets, personal computers, walkmans (oh that 80s thing that is still in the groove), cameras, projectors, BlueRay and DVD players, etc. could be bought.

And just to give you an idea as to how the place is a step ahead of other shopping centers and malls in Metro Clark, Savers will also have an Apple Center where Mac products will be sold. This, aside from a wide range of products and household name brands that are displayed and carried at the much-improved Savers.

Congratulations to Jack who runs Savers with utmost concern for customer delight and professional excellence. I should also mention here their hardworking employee Janet Layson, who has been loyal to the appliance company since its inception. Janet is such an efficient worker, courtesy of the training she got from the Uy company.

By the way, Dennis – the IT brain in Savers Group of Companies – said that ACCTN will soon be rolling out HD signals to thousands of their customers in Angeles City, Mabalacat, parts of Magalang, Porac and San Fernando. The same will be offered by Comclark-run cable companies in Central Luzon.

Dennis says that an upgraded system is already in place and that new HD powered cable boxes that could also record (something like digital video recorder or DVR) TV programs will soon be installed in homes of interested subscribers. HD signal is the way to go now and Dennis will be making a lot of cable subscribers happy and satisfied with their improved offerings.

CLARK STAR. CDC President Ping Remollo is right on track in pushing for the establishment in Clark for a sports training center for national athletes. His proposal for the 200-hectare Clark STAR project (that’s Sports Training, Amusement and Recreation Center) is being seriously considered by officials of the Philippine Olympic Committee.

And why will not they do so when our venues for a big sporting event like the Southeast Asian Games and the Asiad are no longer in presentable form for regional games. How is the Rizal Memorial Stadium now?

The Philippines has got to have new venues to host regional sporting events. And Clark STAR, when finished, could very well be the new symbol of Philippine pride.

This facility is proposed to have field events like athletics, baseball, equestrian, polo, soccer and what have you. It will also have buildings for indoor games such as basketball, volleyball, badminton etc. Not to mention of course that it will serve as a training center for athletes who represent the country in various sporting events in other parts of the globe.

An added attraction will be a commercial strip and a promenade where spectators could enjoy shopping and other forms of recreation before and after games.

I hope that this project gets off the ground real soon.

Source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/opinion/2011/10/25/tulabut-bits-and-pieces-187038)

monster_crunch

October 26th, 2011, 01:05 PM

Hey, hey, hey, pics of the Salakot in Angeles City taken using my old but trusty camera phone. In the foreground is Mount Arayat.

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/2944/11055480.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/401/11055480.jpg/)

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sisigman

October 26th, 2011, 03:55 PM

As for Mabalacat, I agree: apparently its municipal officials (starting with the mayor) are suffering from a delusion of grandeur, which is really really funny, especially when you see their streamers calling for cityhood, tapos may mga pictures pa of New York, London, Paris, Tokyo and other cosmo global cities. I mean, WHAT A STRETCH! If you take a look at Dau -- Mabalacat's most "progressive" section, you'll see that it's just a boring stretch of rundown stores, ugly buildings, and a depressing environment that reeks of post-apocalyptic allure, made even worse by an offensive assault to the olfactory nerves all the time!

Baka ganun ang interpretation nila Boking ng "political will."

Hahaha, oo nga, katawa yung tarpaulin for cityhood ng Mabalacat na may thumbnails ng global cities all around the world hahaha.

monster_crunch

October 27th, 2011, 04:37 AM

Pampanga golf course to host night games
By Punto Central Luzon, Philippine Star, October 06, 2011

ANGELES CITY, Philippines – It’s a golf course like no other. Anywhere in the world.

Already an attraction unto itself, the Royal Garden Golf and Country (RGGC) here takes the competition level even higher with its night games comes the first week of December.

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Superior to Intramuros, the other course offering night games, RGGC is arguably the first fully playabale night course being completely lighted. Its 18-hole par-72 championship course affords daytime executives and professionals the opportunity to still engage in their favourite game without skipping their work hours. Night games bring no worries too to golfers afraid of sunburns or those with sun-sensitive complexions.

An all-weather course, RGCC can be played – and as a matter of course has been played by both local and foreign golfers alike – even during downpours. RGCC is flood-free too lying eight meters above the heart of the City of Angeles which is already at a high of 90 meters in elevation.

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Opened on August 8, 2008, RGCC has undergone continuing improvements to make it ever more challenging even to the most demanding professional golfers. It has continued to draw golf tourists, primarily Koreans and expatriates, mostly Europeans and American retirees.

Centrally located, RGCC is a short five-minute drive from the Clark Freeport and the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport. The Dau Exit of the North Luzon Expressway is about 25 minutes away. Through the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway, RGCC is but a 45-minute drive from Subic, and 30 from Tarlac.

Source (http://www.philstar.com/nation/article.aspx?publicationsubcategoryid=200&articleid=734618)

monster_crunch

October 27th, 2011, 04:42 AM

Clark, the 'next international gateway'
By FRANCO G. REGALA, October 26, 2011, 5:46pm

CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga, Philippines – Developments in resorts and tourist attractions in Central Luzon are under way after President Benigno S. Aquino gave the go-signal to make the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) in Clark as the “next international gateway.”

Department of Tourism (DoT) Region 3 Director Ronaldo Tiotuico disclosed Wednesday that his office has been checking hotels, resorts, travel agencies, and tourist sites in the region in preparation of the projected improvements in DMIA.

“We need to be at par with the changes in the airport. We need to be ready,” Tiotuico said.

http://www.clarksubicmarketing.com/Images/main_gate_new.jpg

Tiotuico said over 700,000 tourists are expected this year in Central Luzon, pouring in an estimated P602 million and beating last year’s figure of P516 million.

Meanwhile, several investors from Korea, Japan, China, US and other Asian countries are keen on developing world-class hotels and restaurants in Clark, according to Angelo Lopez Jr., manager of Clark Development Corporation (CDC) Public Media Relations Office.

Lopez said the investors predict that an improved DMIA would attract business and tourism and sports to the region.

Source (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/339038/clark-next-international-gateway)

monster_crunch

October 27th, 2011, 04:56 AM

sisigman

October 27th, 2011, 05:30 AM

Karisma

October 27th, 2011, 10:47 AM

Been hearing lot of raves recently from people in Angeles City about how Holy Angel University has transformed from a boring university into one with marvelous layout, beautifully designed buildings, and overall a pretty environment.

I haven't personally seen the "changes" within the HAU campus, but the lomo shots of this guy are soooo pretty!!!

http://cloud.lomography.com/576/389/b8/7fd297c103a63aa34ef0ead9647ec5a460016e.jpg

http://cloud.lomography.com/576/389/f5/2719a5269c196aa7f7c9da32030ccd84bbd65d.jpg

More here (http://www.lomography.com/magazine/locations/2010/10/03/holy-angel-university).

the best school bldg facade for me in angeles city is SYSTEM PLUS COLLEGE in front of robinson attractive me sa mga glassy bldg.
sa san fernando naman the best school bldg facade for me is RCC COLLEGE OF SAN RAFAEL bago lng un bldg. sa inyo what is the best sch.bldg??

Karisma

October 27th, 2011, 10:51 AM

thethirtysixth

October 27th, 2011, 11:44 AM

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ITS CHRISTMAS AT SM SUPERMALLS!
CELEBRATE THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT AT SM CITY PAMPANGA • SM CITY CLARK • SM SAVEMORE APALIT ON NOV. 12

Like them on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/smsupermallschristmas

*Image Source: http://www.facebook.com/smsupermallschristmas

monster_crunch

October 27th, 2011, 11:54 AM

the best school bldg facade for me in angeles city is SYSTEM PLUS COLLEGE in front of robinson attractive me sa mga glassy bldg.

Ah yeah, I've seen that. And quite a transformation, too, considering that just a couple of years ago, their building looked cheap and scary. Now they have fountains, wide sidewalks, and escalators to boot! And a giant LED billboard!

Here is an awesome photoshoot of the campus by Ron Velasquez here (http://ronvelasquez.multiply.com/photos/album/61/Systems_Plus_College_Foundation#). Ang ganda, promise!

Some snapshots of the Systems Plus College campus in Angeles City. Photo credits to Ronald Velasquez (http://ronvelasquez.multiply.com/).

http://images.ronvelasquez.multiply.com/image/2/photos/61/500x500/19/RVV-8041.jpg?et=rLJ7ET1q3TcUOntK%2C1Zc%2BA&nmid=304218842

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Can I just say? Lumelevel-up ang mga schools sa Angeles City. Sana along with infrastructure development gumanda rin ang quality ng actual education, di ba?

Pero still, kudos to wonderful campus aesthetics!

whippersnapper

October 27th, 2011, 07:30 PM

sarap mag aral pag ganyan kaganda school, pati mga girl students hehe

diz

October 27th, 2011, 10:31 PM

^^ wow ! :)

Perseus II

October 28th, 2011, 02:23 AM

I'm all for progress, pero I wish regulated ang development within Angeles City, and sana may sustainable plan to ensure that along with infrastructure projects ay mas maging comfortable ang overall environment in the city (read: less pollution, less traffic, wider roads, safer sidewalks, more parks, lit-up boulevards. URBAN PLANNING is key to sustainable development.

Couldnt agree more :) Thats what I am saying all along :) . Maunlad ang Angeles pero disorganized. Walang magandang sewage system, bako-bako ang ilang daan.

Try nyong maglakad sa may stretch ng Sto. Rosario, mula Jenra hanggang Cathedral kung may malalakaran kayong matinong sidewalk.... :ohno:

Henson Street.... lubak lubak na ang daan considering na ito yung main road papasok ng Angeles. :ohno:

Pampang Market .... malayong malayo sa organized na Olongapo market :ohno:

Pampang Road from friendship to Henson Bridge.... umaagos ang tubig sa daan mula sa mga kabahayan :ohno:

As for Mabalacat, I agree: apparently its municipal officials (starting with the mayor) are suffering from a delusion of grandeur, which is really really funny, especially when you see their streamers calling for cityhood, tapos may mga pictures pa of New York, London, Paris, Tokyo and other cosmo global cities. I mean, WHAT A STRETCH! If you take a look at Dau -- Mabalacat's most "progressive" section, you'll see that it's just a boring stretch of rundown stores, ugly buildings, and a depressing environment that reeks of post-apocalyptic allure, made even worse by an offensive assault to the olfactory nerves all the time!

an illusion of grandeur. To coin Mabalacat as the Makati of the North is simply absurd.

I dont know what made them say that :lol:

Perseus II

October 28th, 2011, 02:26 AM

Ah yeah, I've seen that. And quite a transformation, too, considering that just a couple of years ago, their building looked cheap and scary. Now they have fountains, wide sidewalks, and escalators to boot! And a giant LED billboard!

Can I just say? Lumelevel-up ang mga schools sa Angeles City. Sana along with infrastructure development gumanda rin ang quality ng actual education, di ba?

Pero still, kudos to wonderful campus aesthetics!

Thats why Angeles is thriving with foreign students because it has good educational facilities... :cheers:

yung fountain sa harap ng Systems Plus... sana maglagay sila ng barricade para hindi nag iispil yung water palabas sa daan.... maruming tingnan :ohno:

monster_crunch

October 28th, 2011, 04:23 AM

It's been ages since I last went to Balibago for the Tigtigan Teraken keng Dalan festivities. Last year, this was how it looked like:

http://www.pampangapep.com/blog_imgs/36_imgBlog.jpeg Source (http://www.pampangapep.com/index.php?view=article&id=36)

monster_crunch

October 28th, 2011, 04:25 AM

nsa marQuee me now tinatambakan na un site MARQUEE RESIDENCES at d back of d mall meron narin crane. bukas tigtigan terakan king dalan 80pesos ticket di nako pupunta im sure mdmi tao lastym 20-40k daw pumunta.

This is how Marquee Residences will look like:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UWNRe522EHY/ThXw-WXMLNI/AAAAAAAAAA8/TnSXgln_RXQ/s1600/Marquee+Residences.jpg Source (http://marqueeresidences.blogspot.com/)

diz

October 28th, 2011, 04:27 AM

It's been ages since I last went to Balibago for the Tigtigan Teraken keng Dalan festivities. Last year, this was how it looked like:

Terakan* :)

monster_crunch

October 28th, 2011, 04:27 AM

You guys going to the cemeteries this coming Undas? What are the cemeteries in Angeles City?

monster_crunch

October 28th, 2011, 04:51 AM

These are some of the photos I took when I went to the Clark Veterans Cemetery inside the Clark Freeport last year.

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/5844/89985217.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/511/89985217.jpg/)

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From wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Clark_Air_Base#History_of_the_Clark_Veterans_Cemetery):

The Clark Veterans Cemetery, as it is known today, is located just inside the main gate and consists of 20.365 acres with room for 12,000 plots. Work began on preparation of the new site in 1947 with the first batch of graves arriving from Fort McKinley in January 1948. By December 1950 all of the non WW II dead from Fort McKinley, Sangley Point and Stotsenburg I and II were consolidated in the new Clark Cemetery with 5,056 remains having been relocated; this then enabled construction of the new American Cemetery and Monument in Manila.

Today, the Clark cemetery contains the remains of almost 8,600 individuals with the earliest recorded burial being Private Santiago Belona, a Filipino Scout who served in the US Army and died on January 13, 1900. While there are no records, it is believed he was moved from one of the two old Fort Stotsenburg post cemeteries. In addition to the 650 Filipino Scouts, there are thousands of U.S. veterans from the US Army, Navy, Marine Corps, US Air Force and Coast Guard and their dependents and comprise the preponderance of burials. There are veterans interred who served in every American conflict since the Spanish American War, to include the Philippine American War, WWI, WWII (survivors who died after the war), and the Korean, Vietnam and Iraq Wars. There are also over 2,100 Unknowns buried.

william :D

October 28th, 2011, 02:18 PM

Tara na sa Norte!!

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william :D

October 28th, 2011, 03:09 PM

Subic-Clark-Tarlac Exressway

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Scenic view of the sunset along the great road of SCTEx Clark South Toll Plaza, Clark, Pampanga.

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photo credits to the rightful owner

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150195145499351&set=o.336841361643&type=3

ipur

October 29th, 2011, 12:04 AM

Guys, 13 days left to continuously vote for our Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) as one New 7 Wonders of Nature. There are three ways to vote. Please the check below link:
http://www.filamnation.com/2011/07/vote-for-puerto-princesa-underground-river-ppur/

Sa mga nasa Pilipinas, pwedeng bomoto through text. Text PPUR to 2861 or for automatic 1 vote per day Text PPUR<space>ON to 2861.VOTE NA para hindi pababa ang trend ng PPUR natin.

saintm

October 29th, 2011, 11:18 PM

Ah yeah, I've seen that. And quite a transformation, too, considering that just a couple of years ago, their building looked cheap and scary. Now they have fountains, wide sidewalks, and escalators to boot! And a giant LED billboard!

Here is an awesome photoshoot of the campus by Ron Velasquez here (http://ronvelasquez.multiply.com/photos/album/61/Systems_Plus_College_Foundation#). Ang ganda, promise!

Some snapshots of the Systems Plus College campus in Angeles City. Photo credits to Ronald Velasquez (http://ronvelasquez.multiply.com/).

http://images.ronvelasquez.multiply.com/image/2/photos/61/500x500/19/RVV-8041.jpg?et=rLJ7ET1q3TcUOntK%2C1Zc%2BA&nmid=304218842

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/989/rvv8041.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/39/rvv8041.jpg/)

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/9920/rvv8015b1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/708/rvv8015b1.jpg/)

http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/5659/rvv8017b.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/829/rvv8017b.jpg/)

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/3598/rvv8033.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/401/rvv8033.jpg/)

Can I just say? Lumelevel-up ang mga schools sa Angeles City. Sana along with infrastructure development gumanda rin ang quality ng actual education, di ba?

Pero still, kudos to wonderful campus aesthetics!

im impressed superb facilities!!!

cabalen25

October 30th, 2011, 01:44 AM

Just basing everything from these pictures, I'm not surprised that Angeles is being well known as the center of learning and education, not only in Pampanga but in the whole Central Luzon.

sisigman

October 30th, 2011, 04:47 AM

Just basing everything from these pictures, I'm not surprised that Angeles is being well known as the center of learning and education, not only in Pampanga but in the whole Central Luzon.

Holy Angel in fact is the biggest university in Central Luzon. I'm a UP student and all, but UP Extension Program in Pampanga needs to be upgraded bigtime if it wants to keep up with the Big 3 universities of Angeles -- HAU, AUF, and the rising SPCF.

william :D

October 30th, 2011, 06:47 AM

^^ fyi Bulacan State University is the largest university in Central Luzon. Holy Angel might be the largest university that's not owned by the state. Marcelo H. del Pilar National High School in Malolos is also the largest high school in the region.

cabalen25

October 30th, 2011, 07:32 AM

Agreed, Sisigman. HAU is not just the biggest university in the region but it's the best relating to aesthetics and definitely has one of the most upgraded facilities in the country.

cabalen25

October 30th, 2011, 07:38 AM

@William, how big is BSU in terms of population and land area?

william :D

October 30th, 2011, 08:20 AM

Karisma

October 30th, 2011, 09:45 AM

cge tuluy nyo lang usapan about school. kylangan ko ln ikwento ito ksi 1 of my favorite artist is vice dhil ang galing niya magpatawa mapa SHOWTIME or GANDANG GABI VICE . ibang level na kasikatan ni VICE GANDA 3 cinema dito sa sm pampanga ang palabas PRAYBEYT BENJAMIN tapos standing room only kht 3 cinama na ganun din sa robinson starmils 2 cinema pati sa sosyalan mall marQuee 2cinema standing din ang haba ng pila parang my relief very rare ang makakita ako na tagalog movie na mega blockbuster sa dmi ng nanood alam naman kc ntin na dominate ng foreign film ang movie industry dito

Karisma

October 30th, 2011, 09:54 AM

Gusto ko makita ang UP CLARK cno my pix jan maliit lng daw ito. noon pa plan iconvert ito gawin malakihan pero wla nagagawa puro salita lng sila sana makaconvert ito into full university like UP DILIMAN/BAGIOU/LOS BANOS (pano ba magtype ng enye)

Karisma

October 30th, 2011, 10:03 AM

^^ 27,000+ enrolled students last school year. almost 22,000 enrolled students sa main campus sa Malolos. Malolos Campus has 6.3 hectares land area with 12 major buildings.

dagdag ko lang..
Bustos Campus: 1.05 hectares,Hagonoy Campus:? ,Meneses Campus: 1.4 hectares,Sarmiento Campus: 2.0 hectares

http://www.bulsu.edu.ph/index.php?subj=2&sel_sub_subj=3

marami akong kaklase from Pampanga, epecially sa mga taga-Apalit. :okay:
dami naman sa main lng ba ang 27k alam ko mor than 3 ang BSU ito ang largest sa STATE U sa private naman i think HAU. marami ngaaral jan bsu sa 4th district of pampanga ksi mas malapit specialy apalit dhil isang bayan lng pagitan sa malolos compare sa state u dito DHVTSU sa bacolor pa yan maliit nlng bldg d2 dhil nalahar siya 2 floor ang natabunan sa lahar

william :D

October 30th, 2011, 10:27 AM

^^ sa main campus (Malolos) less than 22,000 students, the rest pinaghati-hatian na ng mga campuses. :)

OtAkAw

October 31st, 2011, 11:29 AM

Mipadalan ku SM City San Fernando nandin, atsu nala 4th floor. Kalapad na pala, madagul ya naman, dominant ya keta lugal na.

Quing kemalas-malasan, eku makanikwa letratu. :( Boo.

sisigman

October 31st, 2011, 12:04 PM

metung pung high-class a sementeryu keng San Fernando. ayni pu ing commercial a dinirek ku para kaniti:

jpnrvuM5U8k

future_proof

October 31st, 2011, 12:07 PM

kinda new to post here. :) been following certain threads here in ssc but not active in posting.:) and speaking of schools and underconstruction projects, here's one from holy angel university,my alma mater. :)

the HAU professional school building consisting of 9 storeys along the boulevard inside HAU. it will house some of hau's college including college of business and accountancy, the graduate school, the future college of law and possibly, the college of medicine. groundbreaking was held few months ago,it will be finished next year.

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x402/albertcruzalfaroRN/slide08.jpg
(picture courtesy of HAU official website)

future_proof

October 31st, 2011, 03:43 PM

this area of nepo quadrangle (owned by the prominent nepomuceno family) could possibly be the next big thing for angeles city. pwede syang maging business district alongside with of coarse balibago. i think nag uumpisa na mag progress lugar na to kasi mey BPO company na dito and McDonalds, sana magsunuran na mga investors dito.

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x402/albertcruzalfaroRN/Untitled.jpg

business district with highrises in downtown angeles city,could be like a little makati. just my wishful thinking. :)

HondaFTW

October 31st, 2011, 04:50 PM

They are actually planning something like Eastwood City and Bonifacio High Street to rise at the Nepo Quadrangle! That's what I heard...

wesunsled

October 31st, 2011, 08:32 PM

if they have 15-20 billion pesos 0n-hand or lend thru dbp or landbank,yes they can, it's just a matter of being a visionary!

OtAkAw

November 1st, 2011, 03:27 AM

Karisma

November 1st, 2011, 10:42 AM

:-)

Karisma

November 1st, 2011, 11:22 AM

They are actually planning something like Eastwood City and Bonifacio High Street to rise at the Nepo Quadrangle! That's what I heard...

ndi mangyayari yan unless ipawalang bisa un ACT or agreement sa CLARK i dont know kung alam niyo to ksi pinagbabawal magtayo ng HIGH RISE BLDG SA CLARK AND ITS VICINITY ksi ggwin nga PREMIER AIRPORT ang DMIA kapalit ng NAIA kaya mapapansin niyo sa clark and angeles puro low and medium rise bldg ang nkatayo in fact my proposal noon pang panahon ni gloria ang mga big investor to build 250 hectare inside clark to be called CLARK CBD na mala ayala cbd in makati pero hndi nagprogress hindi pumayag ang government ang rison nila issue of safetyness ng airport bawal magtayo ng high rise dhil nga nakaplano na ito for premier airport.

For me OA ang aggrement na un ang laki ng clark and its vicinity mblcat, angeles, kaya safe parin ang mga airplane kht my high rise un DMIA nga lang area niya nsa 2k- 2,500 hectare eh ang NAIA 400 hectare lng ata. malawak ang lugar hndi naman ogag ang mga piloto sa visibitity ng airport kht my high rise ksi modern na equipment high tech na. im not sure sa world history ng aviation kung my bumangga naba na airplane sa isang high rise. itanong niyo kay pareng google kung may eroplanong bumangga sa isang high rise bldg. ako my alam pero iyon ay sinadya gawa ng terrorist un 9/11 attack WORLD TRADE CENTER

Karisma

November 1st, 2011, 11:52 AM

Mipadalan ku SM City San Fernando nandin, atsu nala 4th floor. Kalapad na pala, madagul ya naman, dominant ya keta lugal na.

Quing kemalas-malasan, eku makanikwa letratu. :( Boo.
yeah malapad siya pero hnd mahaba length niya sino b mgling calculate jan mga ilan hectare un site ng sm city sn fdo? tantiya ko ksi nasa 1 or 2 hectare lng pero un lot niya maximize tlga hndi nilagyan ng open parking tsaka mataas 7or8 level kaya mali un nsa website na 40ksm lang sm eh ang 40k.qm na yan for parking lng yan eh. calculate ko hndi bababa ito sa 100k.sqm
simple lang naman ganito
if 2 hectare nga un lot
so kung 8fr siya 20,000sq.m .* 8 = 160k.sqm. siya
if 7 floor siya = 140sq.m

sbihin ntin na 1.5 hectare lang un lot
@8 floor 15,000sqm * 8 = 120ksq.m
if 7floor siya = 105sq.m siya

jan sa calculasyon ko na yan ang laki ng sm city sn fdo
kaya mali un 40ksm lng na inilabas na press release pangalawang sablay na ito ng sm. un una sa press release sm apalit ay isang sm center. pero nging sm savemore lng ive been there mini mall lng siya

Karisma

November 1st, 2011, 12:28 PM

mali un naquote ko sa itaas

future_proof

November 1st, 2011, 01:11 PM

ndi mangyayari yan unless ipawalang bisa un ACT or agreement sa CLARK i dont know kung alam niyo to ksi pinagbabawal magtayo ng HIGH RISE BLDG SA CLARK AND ITS VICINITY ksi ggwin nga PREMIER AIRPORT ang DMIA kapalit ng NAIA kaya mapapansin niyo sa clark and angeles puro low and medium rise bldg ang nkatayo in fact my proposal noon pang panahon ni gloria ang mga big investor to build 250 hectare inside clark to be called CLARK CBD na mala ayala cbd in makati pero hndi nagprogress hindi pumayag ang government ang rison nila issue of safetyness ng airport bawal magtayo ng high rise dhil nga nakaplano na ito for premier airport.

For me OA ang aggrement na un ang laki ng clark and its vicinity mblcat, angeles, kaya safe parin ang mga airplane kht my high rise un DMIA nga lang area niya nsa 2k- 2,500 hectare eh ang NAIA 400 hectare lng ata. malawak ang lugar hndi naman ogag ang mga piloto sa visibitity ng airport kht my high rise ksi modern na equipment high tech na. im not sure sa world history ng aviation kung my bumangga naba na airplane sa isang high rise. itanong niyo kay pareng google kung may eroplanong bumangga sa isang high rise bldg. ako my alam pero iyon ay sinadya gawa ng terrorist un 9/11 attack WORLD TRADE CENTER

^^oh,ganun ba ang restriction?buong angeles talaga?i thought it is base on a certain kilometer radius.ganun kasi ang makati CBD sa metro manila eh.

meanwhile,nepo quad is like 6to7 kilometers away from DMIA -same with Makati CBD and NAIA. at hindi sya directly dadaanan ng airplane when taking off if titingnan mo sa google map.same is true with marquee area that is little less than the size of Bonifacio Global City. malaki ang potential mag progress into something like a mixed used business district.

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x402/albertcruzalfaroRN/marquee.jpg

mga cabalen,this is just my vision for pampanga.anyways,it's easier said than done. :) #peacetayo

HondaFTW

November 1st, 2011, 05:15 PM

@Karisma Let's just wait and see but I really like the plan.

Oh and they don't really have to build high-rise buildings right! Mid-rises will do just like that Call-Center which is under construction at the Nepo Quadrangle and other buildings in the Balinago area but it will be nice seeing a few high-rises...

HondaFTW

November 1st, 2011, 05:16 PM

^^^^I meant Balibago^^^^

Culiat

November 2nd, 2011, 12:21 AM

^^oh,ganun ba ang restriction?buong angeles talaga?i thought it is base on a certain kilometer radius.ganun kasi ang makati CBD sa metro manila eh.

meanwhile,nepo quad is like 6to7 kilometers away from DMIA -same with Makati CBD and NAIA. at hindi sya directly dadaanan ng airplane when taking off if titingnan mo sa google map.same is true with marquee area that is little less than the size of Bonifacio Global City. malaki ang potential mag progress into something like a mixed used business district.

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x402/albertcruzalfaroRN/marquee.jpg

mga cabalen,this is just my vision for pampanga.anyways,it's easier said than done. :) #peacetayo

COOL!!! Great minds think alike! haha :colgate: :okay:

As a kid I've always wondered why are those lands undeveloped and when I was around the age of 10 I started envisioning developments in the highlighted area. That's around the same time I started making paper models of buildings (mostly high rises and malls) which I later organized into this imaginary CBD (when I was around 13) and this imaginary financial district happens to be (or at least how I imagined it to be) in the same highlighted area... but then my paper city expanded so I had to look for another suitable location within Angeles City and so I (imaginarily) transfered it to another vast tract of land this time by the NLEX. Yes I was a very (weirdly) creative kid..

here's a link to an old thread dedicated to this paper city
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=174988&highlight=

In the pictures you'll notice the triangular half of it. That half was based on the lower half of the same highlighted area. I remember meticulously scaling all the measurements to match the actual land (my dad handed me an official city map from the city engineers office hehe, you know those blueprint like maps)but still I ended up quite off scale.

I'm glad and happy with all the developments going around my hometown. I can't wait to see my imaginary city to actually come to life :)

monster_crunch

November 2nd, 2011, 05:00 AM

Ako naman I don't mind kung wala mang skyscrapers. What's important for me is maayos ang urban planning, hindi derelict ang mga infrastructures, efficient transport system, culturally rich, and overall mataas ang standard of living. If you'll check great and wealthy cities in Europe, most of them are not banking on highrises. Skyscrapers are just too New York and Hong Kong and tiger economies who are out to prove something out of themselves. Ang feeling ko dapat spread-out ang wealth, hindi contained within a CBD. And dapat yung overall living condition is comfortable for the majority, hindi lang yung mga nakaka-afford ng prime real estate properties. Did I say standard of living? I keep stressing that kasi yun naman talaga dapat ang importante, hindi skyscrapers.

monster_crunch

November 2nd, 2011, 05:07 AM

kinda new to post here. :) been following certain threads here in ssc but not active in posting.:) and speaking of schools and underconstruction projects, here's one from holy angel university,my alma mater. :)

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x402/albertcruzalfaroRN/slide08.jpg
(picture courtesy of HAU official website)

Ang ganda! I wonder kung ano naman effect nito sa tuition. And most importantly, will this have an effect on the quality of education sa HAU. I'm sorry sa mga HAU alumni, but this university isn't particularly known for academic excellence. One brush with its college publications and you'll immediately see that its so-called campus journalists do NOT have a firm grasp of the language. Seriously. And it has to be said also that most of HAU students are so-so, intellectually speaking. Hindi ganon ka-rigorous ang academic training. So much for bashing. I hope this serves as a challenge. I'd rather study in a derelict campus where I'm sure to learn than in a pretty one na hanggang porma lang ang kaya. So there. My two cents' worth.

future_proof

November 2nd, 2011, 05:33 AM

COOL!!! Great minds think alike! haha :colgate: :okay:

As a kid I've always wondered why are those lands undeveloped and when I was around the age of 10 I started envisioning developments in the highlighted area. That's around the same time I started making paper models of buildings (mostly high rises and malls) which I later organized into this imaginary CBD (when I was around 13) and this imaginary financial district happens to be (or at least how I imagined it to be) in the same highlighted area... but then my paper city expanded so I had to look for another suitable location within Angeles City and so I (imaginarily) transfered it to another vast tract of land this time by the NLEX. Yes I was a very (weirdly) creative kid..

here's a link to an old thread dedicated to this paper city
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=174988&highlight=

In the pictures you'll notice the triangular half of it. That half was based on the lower half of the same highlighted area. I remember meticulously scaling all the measurements to match the actual land (my dad handed me an official city map from the city engineers office hehe, you know those blueprint like maps)but still I ended up quite off scale.

I'm glad and happy with all the developments going around my hometown. I can't wait to see my imaginary city to actually come to life :)

ohmyGod!that's so proximal to what I'm thinking!though were a bit OT, your design is so terrific!how i wish magkatotoo!:) and tama ung sinabi ni monster_crunch, not necessarily highrises and starndard of living of people should be at its best tantamount to having such highrises and CBD.

Some other pictures taken the same day as the others

http://img170.exs.cx/img170/1421/picture2464da.jpg
I'm the guy with red monkey shirt

http://img112.exs.cx/img112/5113/picture2505fg.jpg

http://img109.exs.cx/img109/7610/picture2645rk.jpg
This one is taken with the black/violet lights on It didn't show in the camera but several bldgs. are glowing including some palm trees

These pictures were actually taken the first time I unveiled it when I came here to California. Nobody knew anything about it. They even thought it was just a bunch of trash because of the box i had used. You would realy think its just a trash until you open it and see whats inside

cabalen25

November 2nd, 2011, 05:37 AM

I'm not an HAU alumnus but in fairness, it has one of the best facilities in the country at par with the excellent universities in Manila. It's one thing we, as Pampanguenos, should be proud of.

future_proof

November 2nd, 2011, 07:21 AM

Ang ganda! I wonder kung ano naman effect nito sa tuition. And most importantly, will this have an effect on the quality of education sa HAU. I'm sorry sa mga HAU alumni, but this university isn't particularly known for academic excellence. One brush with its college publications and you'll immediately see that its so-called campus journalists do NOT have a firm grasp of the language. Seriously. And it has to be said also that most of HAU students are so-so, intellectually speaking. Hindi ganon ka-rigorous ang academic training. So much for bashing. I hope this serves as a challenge. I'd rather study in a derelict campus where I'm sure to learn than in a pretty one na hanggang porma lang ang kaya. So there. My two cents' worth.

ganun? derelict campus? can you cite some? hmmm,i bet ur studying in manila? people from manila tend to view schools from provinces somehow inferior than their school.tama? and kung nasabi mo yan sa mga taga HAU,parang sinabi mo narin sa ibang schools yan dito na hindi nageexcel as much as hau.:)

i think people find HAU boring that's why some are skeptical of the quality it provides. HAU,starting year2008, is undergoing major facelift of its facilities without sacrificing the quality of education. di yan magpapahuli sa mga katabi niyang colleges and university dahil mapapahiya sila,they're working really hard on it.it even surpassing quality of education of many colleges in manila. "so-so"? "hanggang porma lang ang kaya"? ok. i respect your opinion :) board exams?madaming nagto-topnotch jan. HAU even sometimes outplacing DLSU as number 1 spot, HAU studs know that.pero syempre di naman kilala hahaha. much is said for "pagbubuhat ng sariling bangko":) hehe i think im going OT.sorry :)

kevinb

November 2nd, 2011, 09:30 AM

Hello! Anyone has photo/s of the al fresco dining area at the back of SM City Clark? Thanks! :D

monster_crunch

November 2nd, 2011, 11:45 AM

ganun? derelict campus? can you cite some? hmmm,i bet ur studying in manila? people from manila tend to view schools from provinces somehow inferior than their school.tama?

Well, you are right on one thing: Yes, I did study in Metro Manila, specifically in Quezon City with the naked guy whose arms are outstretched. I may have my own biases, but seriously, you have got to be truthful about this: I mean in terms of facilities, syempre naman, HAU is hats-off winner, even way better than any schools not only in Metro Manila but all over RP. But it doesn't have to end there, right? So fine, the campus is pretty, but what happened to research? What happened to academics? Last time I checked, Level II pa rin ang accreditation sa high school dept., and what, level II din ba for most colleges? My golly, di ba, just think of it this way: Ateneo and La salle are both Level IV, and most prominent universities in Manila are more or less Level III. Can you see the disparity? Ako wishful thinking lang naman ako when I said na hopefully, yung facelift na nagaganap ngayon sa HAU wouldn't end sa physical infrastructures. Sana pati instructional methods, quality of faculty, and rigor sa research ang mas pagtuunan ng pansin.

BTW, hindi naman indicator ang topnotchers sa quality of education, methinks. Mas importante ang passing rate. Aanhin ba kung meron isang nakasingit na isa sa top 10 tapos ang passing rate naman ay 32%, di ba? That's called an aberration.

Disclaimer lang: My posts shouldn't be taken as hate posts against HAU. Hindi po. I super like HAU, pero I'm just wishing it will do more -- and I'm not just talking about buildings.

And wait lang ha, since we're on the topic of education, any news/development about Republic Central Colleges? Anyone? Ganito pa rin look nya?

http://www.finduniversity.ph/resizeimg.aspx?imgpath=/_resources/business/14604/republic-central-colleges-579.jpg&d=440
Source (http://www.finduniversity.ph/universities/republic-central-colleges/images/)

Perseus II

November 2nd, 2011, 12:04 PM

And wait lang ha, since we're on the topic of education, any news/development about Republic Central Colleges? Anyone? Ganito pa rin look nya?

http://www.finduniversity.ph/resizeimg.aspx?imgpath=/_resources/business/14604/republic-central-colleges-579.jpg&d=440
Source (http://www.finduniversity.ph/universities/republic-central-colleges/images/)

yes, ganyan pa rin sya. Ok naman sya for me , hindi nga lang kasing ganda ng HAU. Pero hindi pa ako nakapasok sa loob.

Kahit naman HAU di naman masyadong superb, I mean ok lang for a private school. Its not that grand or iconic pero I must admit they do have superior facilities compared sa ibang school :)

I love HAU though , lots of friends there :)

Perseus II

November 2nd, 2011, 12:05 PM

I have photos of Marquee tsaka ko na ipopost :)

tisoycuba

November 3rd, 2011, 06:58 AM

ndi mangyayari yan unless ipawalang bisa un ACT or agreement sa CLARK i dont know kung alam niyo to ksi pinagbabawal magtayo ng HIGH RISE BLDG SA CLARK AND ITS VICINITY ksi ggwin nga PREMIER AIRPORT ang DMIA kapalit ng NAIA kaya mapapansin niyo sa clark and angeles puro low and medium rise bldg ang nkatayo in fact my proposal noon pang panahon ni gloria ang mga big investor to build 250 hectare inside clark to be called CLARK CBD na mala ayala cbd in makati pero hndi nagprogress hindi pumayag ang government ang rison nila issue of safetyness ng airport bawal magtayo ng high rise dhil nga nakaplano na ito for premier airport.

For me OA ang aggrement na un ang laki ng clark and its vicinity mblcat, angeles, kaya safe parin ang mga airplane kht my high rise un DMIA nga lang area niya nsa 2k- 2,500 hectare eh ang NAIA 400 hectare lng ata. malawak ang lugar hndi naman ogag ang mga piloto sa visibitity ng airport kht my high rise ksi modern na equipment high tech na. im not sure sa world history ng aviation kung my bumangga naba na airplane sa isang high rise. itanong niyo kay pareng google kung may eroplanong bumangga sa isang high rise bldg. ako my alam pero iyon ay sinadya gawa ng terrorist un 9/11 attack WORLD TRADE CENTER

yan sinasabi mo ay panahon pa yan nang kano..noon sila pa ang may ari nang Clarkfield....THE Penthouse condo/hotel sa balibago..approved na yun 14fl nya na dati sana na magiging 12fl lang sya..:cheers:

future_proof

November 3rd, 2011, 08:32 AM

Well, you are right on one thing: Yes, I did study in Metro Manila, specifically in Quezon City with the naked guy whose arms are outstretched.

oh.okie..i know why.i must say they're working hard on it.maybe i can't find what is wrong now.instructors?hm,yeah maybe it remains a question.by the way just to inform that HAU is levelIII and autonomous,not that prestigious achievement but hindi narin mahuhuli sa ibang schools.:)sa natatandaan ko ung bagong admin ng hau ngaun is focused on the campus and reaccreditation,and alam naman natin what are the requirements for that-board exams,facility,instructions etc.lets just wait and see,the admins still has 6 more years for them to achieve what is due to be achieved.if im not mistaken,UP is level 8?

future_proof

November 3rd, 2011, 03:51 PM

angeles city by paul henchanova :)

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x402/albertcruzalfaroRN/angelescitybypaulhenchanova.jpg

sisigman

November 4th, 2011, 07:02 AM

Greetings, regional filmmakers/producers:

I am Jason Paul Laxamana, Luzon representative of the National Commission on Culture and the Arts (Cinema Committee).

Every February, the Committee holds the Cinema Rehiyon Film Festival, a non-competitive film festival that aims to exhibit regional films and gather regional filmmakers in one event.

This February 2012, Cinema Rehiyon will be held in Bacolod City (in 2009 and 2010, it was held in CCP; 2011, it was held in Davao City; in 2013, Baguio City is the possible venue).

For the upcoming Cinema Rehiyon, I am one of the program curators - Luzon division.

I am asking filmmakers from North/Central Luzon who have regional films (short films, animation, documentary, feature films) to submit their films to me on playable DVD for consideration in the festival.

Films/filmmakers who will be accepted to take part in Cinema Rehiyon will get free two-way transportation allowance to the venue in Bacolod City and will be entitled to a 4-5-day accommodation in the said city.

What is a regional film?

-film was created by a province local/s
-film uses the province as location
-film is preferably in a language local to that province
-film genuinely mirrors the culture and lifestyle of the province where the story is set, instead of merely using the province as backdrop to the story

You may contact me for inquiries:
0915 260 1946

HondaFTW

November 5th, 2011, 03:35 PM

Guys, any updated pictures of SM City San Fernando?

Karisma

November 6th, 2011, 11:36 AM

Prime income up 14%
Friday, November 4, 2011
The Philippine Star By Zinnia B.
Dela Peña
MANILA, Philippines - Shopping
mall giant SM Prime Holdings
Inc. said yesterday its net income
grew 14 percent in the nine
months ending September this
year to P6.41 billion.
Consolidated revenues
amounted to P19.27 billion, up
13 percent, while earnings
before interest, taxes,
depreciation and amortization
(EBITDA) improved 13 percent to
P13.02 billion for an EBITDA
margin of 68 percent.
In the third quarter alone, SM
Prime reported a 15 percent
growth in profit to P2.14 billion
from P1.86 billion in the same
period in 2010. Revenues
likewise increased 15 percent to
P6.56 billion while EBITDA rose
14 percent to P4.34 billion.
“The notable results delivered
by SM Prime so far this year
give us greater confidence in
attaining our full-year target for
both the Philippines and China,
especially since we are moving
towards the holiday season. We
will continue to offer good value
products and services to our
customers, and improve on
areas that will give an even
more enhanced shopping and
entertainment experience to
them,” SM Prime president Hans
T. Sy said.
The steady growth in income
was attributed to new store
openings and further expansion,
which added 289,000 square
meters (sqm) in net leasable
space. The four new SM malls
that opened last year are SM
City Calamba, SM City
Novaliches, SM City Tarlac and
SM City San Pablo.
In addition, same-store rental
income climbed seven percent.
For the first nine months of the
year, SM Prime’s consolidated
rental revenues rose 15 percent
to P16.45 billion, accounting for
85 percent of total. The increase
came from both new space and
same-store rental growth.
Cinema ticket sales meanwhile,
amounted to P2.07 billion, a
year earlier.
On the other hand, operating
expenses reached P9.12 billion,
12 percent higher than the year
earlier figure.
Income from operations likewise
increased 14 percent to P10.14
billion, up 14 percent from P8.89
billion in 2010.
Earlier this year, SM Prime
inaugurated SM City Masinag in
Antipolo City and SM City
Suzhou in China. For the rest of
2011, the company is slated to
open SM City San Fernando in
Pampanga, SM City Olongapo in
Zambales, and SM Marketmall in
Dasmariñas, Cavite.
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Karisma

November 6th, 2011, 11:42 AM

Karisma

November 6th, 2011, 11:55 AM

yan sinasabi mo ay panahon pa yan nang kano..noon sila pa ang may ari nang Clarkfield....THE Penthouse condo/hotel sa balibago..approved na yun 14fl nya na dati sana na magiging 12fl lang sya..:cheers:
alam ko up to now bwal ang hirise sa pligid ng clark and near vicinity. Eh ang 14 floor medium rise nman kaya pwd.
Ganito alam ko sa bldg. Correct me if im wrong
1-9 low rise
10-19 medium rise
20 up- high rise

Karisma

November 6th, 2011, 12:05 PM

how about AUF and UNIVERSITY OF ASSUMPTION may pagbabago b sa facility nila? Ksi un HAU npgnda nila school facility nla.
Bka hndi niyo alam my NEW ERA UNIVERSITY sa sn fdo.

HondaFTW

November 6th, 2011, 01:32 PM

Hala consistent talaga ang SM PRIME na mag0pen this coming dec 2011 ha
ako i doubt kung kaya b nla tlga buksan next month well tignan nlng natin more than a month nlng hihintayin. Going 5th floor na ang construction. Sa mga nakikita ko sa structure mukhang glassy ang facade.
Im sure iba ang itsura nito inside and out dhil ang architecture nila is G & W ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERS first time na ginamit ang firm na yan tinignan ko mga project nila mggnda design nla more on highrise condo project nila in bonifacio global city.

I doubt that they will finish before the end of the year. Won't SM City San Fernando have 6 or 7 floors including the parking area? But, if the building will be a glass clad structure, it may be possible to end by the end of they year but judging from those perspectives many of us saw, I guess not.

HondaFTW

November 6th, 2011, 04:53 PM

Hey guys, I'm working on my personal design of SM Clark's possible renovation.

I'll post a link to the website where I will put pictures of it when I'm done with it.
It also includes the possible expansion, new entrances and exits and roads.

jacknjill

November 6th, 2011, 05:03 PM

^^I doubt that they will finish before the end of the year. Won't SM City San Fernando have 6 or 7 floors including the parking area? But, if the building will be a glass clad structure, it may be possible to end by the end of they year but judging from those perspectives many of us saw, I guess not.

^^^^^^
No way, No way matatapos ito by December, 2011. Siguro by early February 2012. Buuuuuuuuuuuuut then, I may be wrong. :bash::cheers::cheers:

tisoycuba

November 7th, 2011, 02:26 AM

how about AUF and UNIVERSITY OF ASSUMPTION may pagbabago b sa facility nila? Ksi un HAU npgnda nila school facility nla.
Bka hndi niyo alam my NEW ERA UNIVERSITY sa sn fdo.

matagal na namin alam yan......naka ilan taon na nga na may NEW ERA School ang INC dyan:lol:

HondaFTW

November 7th, 2011, 03:36 AM

DON BOSCO ACADEMY - PAMPANGA
Don Bosco Compound, Mabiga, Mabalacat, Pampanga

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/41079_142768089090552_128162293884465_265606_8076809_n.jpg
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/46752_1376057566492_1383432473_30921234_386193_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/44401_1376056606468_1383432473_30921221_3553742_n.jpg
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/44401_1376056926476_1383432473_30921229_3117681_n.jpg
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/41079_142768102423884_128162293884465_265610_3015532_n.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/41079_142768112423883_128162293884465_265613_3588067_n.jpg

Some photos from the Official Facebook Page

OtAkAw

November 7th, 2011, 04:41 AM

My alma mater - Holy Family Academy

Old Site - pre-school to grade school:
http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/24248039.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/o3/81/562181/1/88247676.DlMS0Z8b.GTM_5090.JPG

New site - High school
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/16369_177912806785_146019776785_3404627_3296156_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/16369_177912511785_146019776785_3404626_4628234_n.jpg

HondaFTW

November 7th, 2011, 06:02 AM

My Renovated Version of SM City Clark

This is my design =)

FACADE
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/393662_2180170948771_1381838405_32091582_1966652388_n.jpg

EAST ENTRANCE
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/388286_2180171508785_1381838405_32091586_974398470_n.jpg

ATM CENTER
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/300862_2180172508810_1381838405_32091590_593217800_n.jpg

NEW OVERPASS
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/301375_2180170588762_1381838405_32091579_1444998766_n.jpg

WEST ENTRANCE AND SM HYPERMARKET ENTRANCE
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/389441_2180169628738_1381838405_32091572_1702482608_n.jpg

REMODELED THE MEETING PLACE AND NEW UNDERPASS
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/312652_2180170428758_1381838405_32091578_1618251691_n.jpg

EXPANSION
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/304150_2180171188777_1381838405_32091584_120524168_n.jpg

THE NEW AND BIGGER CYBERZONE
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/375822_2180171068774_1381838405_32091583_102578104_n.jpg

CYBERZONE SECTION OF THE NEW BUILDING - The old Cyberzone would in turn be made into the planned IMAX Theather.
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/392154_2180171948796_1381838405_32091587_1834674572_n.jpg

THE NEW MEETING PLACE AND NEW UNDERPASS
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/386872_2180169948746_1381838405_32091575_1596784417_n.jpg

THE NEW UNDERPASS AND NEW BASEMENT PARKING
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/379747_2180169748741_1381838405_32091573_1797634237_n.jpg

BASEMENT PARKING ENTRANCE
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/299006_2180172268804_1381838405_32091588_601425617_n.jpg

LAYOUT
-The Blue rectangles are the Security Gates
-The faded blue rectangle is the current Clark Main Gate
-The light green area is the New Cyberzone
-The Black area is no longer part of the SM Property and the thin grey line that runs through the black part is the PNR Line.

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/393577_2180170308755_1381838405_32091577_624973730_n.jpg

Please give me your comments! Thanks!