Calungsod pride felt in Philippines

FILIPINOS, especially the young ones, celebrated Sunday the introduction of Pedro Calungsod as the second Filipino saint.
Amid the waving of Philippine flaglets and a mini-flag bearing his face at the event organized by the Catholic Media Network (CMN) in San Juan City, teenager Monica Francia admitted that she felt honored of being part of such a historic event.
“I feel so humbled and blessed to be part of this great event in the Catholic Church. This serves as a reminder and inspiration that each Filipino can make a huge difference in proclaiming our faith,” Francia said. Attendees of the event were able witness the activities that transpired in Vatican through EWTN live feed, which was also shown on Sun.Star website at www.sunstar.com.ph.
Prior to the actual canonization rites in Vatican, a mass was presided over by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines–Episcopal Commission on Social Communications and Mass Media (CBCP-ECSCMM).
In his homily, Cortez echoed the testimony of Francia, saying Calungsod’s achievement is a source of national pride.
“Kadalasan ang mundo ay titingin sa ating bansa ang nakikita ay kadiliman, iskandalo, nakawan, patayan, sakuna. Ngayon, ang buong mundo ay titingin sa ating bansa at makikita nila na ang bansang Pilipinas ay may magandang liwanag, may magandang katotohanan, may magandang kabutihan (What the world usually sees from this country are darkness, controversies, corruption, bloodshed, and adversity. Today, the world will see light, truth, and righteousness from this country),” said the bishop.
“Kaya ng Pilipino maging matapat. Kaya ng Pilipino maging dalisay, makatotohanan at mag-alay ng buhay para sa kabutihaan, para sa pananampalataya, para sa Diyos (The Filipinos can be honest. Filipinos can be pure, forthright, and willing to sacrifice his life for goodness, for his faith, and for God),” Cortez added.
Among the personalities that attended the gathering were former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza, former ambassador to the Vatican Henrietta de Villa, and presidential sister Viel Aquino-Dee.
Similar gatherings were also held in Tondo, Manila; Makati; Novaliches, Quezon City; and Cebu.
At the Vatican, Vice President Jejomar Binay called on Filipinos to exercise humility and reflect on the sacrifice made by St. Calungsod in defense of his faith.
“Today, in various places around the world, 12 million of our people face daily challenges as they provide for their loved ones at home. I pray that like our first saint, St. Lorenzo Ruiz who was martyred as a migrant, the heroism of St. Pedro Calungsod will inspire Filipinos working overseas as they face their challenges. I hope that his life will serve as a model not only for our youth but our fellow Filipinos abroad, as their patron saint,” he said.
Binay led 5,000-strong Philippine contingent that joined the pontifical mass.
“The challenges are many, yet with unity, courage and faith in the Almighty, I am extremely confident that we will rise above these challenges. Let us continue praying for ourselves, our loved ones, and our nation,” the Vice President said.
Born in the Visayas in 1654, Calungsod was doing missionary work in Guam in 1672 when he was killed for his faith, together with Blessed Diego San Luis Vitores, at a young age of 17.
Calungsod’s canonization takes place 12 years after he was beatified by Pope John Paul II in March 2000. (HDT/Virgil Lopez/Sunnex)
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2012/10/21/calungsod-pride-felt-philippines-249155

Splendid bar in Clark Philippines, this London Pub is hidden in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport. This is probably the best bar in Angeles City Clark Philippines. Many think there should be a few more of this kind of family restaurants and bars in Clark Pampanga which is a mere 70 minutes from Manila.

Something about this bar in Clark Philippines that makes people want to come back over and over again. Those two dine out a lot in Angeles City find the food and service of bars around Angeles City Clark Pampanga not up to standard. Clark Freeport is nice to have such a good bar that serves excellent food.

The veranda of this bar in Clark Pampanga is absolutely charming. Sitting on the porch at 9pm with a nice glass of wine watching the people walking by in Mimosa, golfers finishing up their day and getting ready to return home to Angeles City or Manila, really makes for a perfect ending to a day in Clark Freeport Philippines.

This famous bar in Clark Pampanga also offers nice venues for private and semi-private parties, company events and social functions. The garden area of this pub provides for excellent venue for parties and celebrations for up to 150 people.

Getting to this family restaurant, bar and pub of Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Pampanga Philippines
How to get to this resto bar in Clark Pampanga? Upon reaching Pampanga Clark Freeport, go straight until hitting Mimosa Leisure Estate. Enter Mimosa and stay on the left on Mimosa Drive, going past the Holiday Inn and Yats Restaurant (green top, independent 1-storey structure). Just past the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine bar is the London Pub which is also to the left. The London Pub is open seven days a week and happy hours is 4 to 7pm.

The London Pub
(045) 499-1177 09175240999 (632) 637-5019 ask for Glenda or Janet
Mimosa Drive past Yats Restaurant, Mimosa Leisure Estate,
Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, Philippines 2023

Clark Philippines Nightlife, famous Bar, best pubs and cozy family restaurant

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Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center. http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

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While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

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Yats Restaurant is the best restaurant for special dinner, best restaurant for dinner with friends near Manila, also the best place to celebrate special events.

Famous Restaurant in Pampanga, a place to dine with friends in Clark, cozy restaurant with a nice ambience, a nice function place for special occasions. Looking for a restaurant in Clark for a Business meeting? Or a place to eat with friends? Yats Restaurant offers exclusive dinner venue for groups, a good place to celebrate special occasions, it can be a party venue in town. Yats Restaurant is a recommended restaurant for private dinner in Philippines, a well-recognized restaurant that serves good food and good wines for dinner.
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Where to go in Clark? Hotel Clark Philippines is a De Luxe Hotel in Clark and Subic, a risk free place to stay, cozy and nice ambience, a nice function place for special occasion. It is one of North Luzon Philippines’ top hotels that is trouble free, risk free, and a nice place to have rest in Subic. A well-recognized and interesting hotel.

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