Legarda, Pimentel also want to probe toxic waste dumping in Subic

MANILA, Philippines – Senators called for an investigation Monday into the alleged dumping of toxic wastes by a United States (US) Navy contractor in Subic Bay last October 15, 2012, as they expressed interest in revisiting the Visiting Forces Agreement.
Senator Loren Legarda said in the resolution that laboratory testing conducted by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) of the contaminated water found its toxicity level exceeded “the levels set by international marine pollution conventions.”
“If it is indeed established that the subject private contractor violated our environmental laws, they should be made to answer, and penalties need to be imposed to the fullest extent of the law,” she said.
As much as 189,500 liters of domestic waste and 760 liters of bilge water had allegedly been dumped some 37 kilometers from Subic Bay by a tanker owned by a US Navy contractor.
The Senate Resolution directs the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources to investigate the matter and ensure the implementation of environmental laws and preserve the national interest.
“This investigation, in aid of legislation, will be a necessary step for us in order to reevaluate the implementation of our environmental laws and to ensure that implementation of Philippine treaties and agreements with other countries will continue to serve the paramount objective of protecting the national interest,” Legarda said.
She cited reports that the contractor had used the VFA between the Philippines and the United States “to avoid investigation and possible criminal liability.”
Senator Aquilino Pimentel has filed a separate resolution also calling for an investigation into the matter and saying that “the VFA cannot be used as a cloak to violate Philippine environmental laws and thereby allow any person or firm to deliberately contaminate our seas with impunity.”
“In flagrant breach of the standards set by international marine pollution conventions, the test results of the liquid waste taken from MT Glenn Guardian showed high toxic levels, indicating the highly hazardous nature of the liquid waste dumped into Philippine waters,” Pimentel said.
He pointed out that the VFA would likely be needed to look into once more to prevent this from happening again in the future.
“There might be a need to revisit the VFA to ensure that under no circumstances may the US or any of its agents be allowed to freely dump their toxic, hazardous, and possibly radioactive wastes in any part of our territory, be it on land or in our seas, with impunity,” he said.
Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago has also filed a resolution that said Glenn Defense Marine (GDM), the US Navy contractor, had been regularly dumping waste into the country’s waters.
“There are allegations that these GDM vessels just dump their load at the pier where they are berthed; it was alleged that GDM barges come in heavy-loaded from the US navy ships and the next day, they became empty and their hulls are again elevated even if they never leave the Naval Supply Depot area,” she said in her resolution.
She also pointed out that in 2011, GDM had been charged before the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for dumping liquid waste a few miles from Manila Bay.
Santiago also said that the vessels have not been securing permits from the government to dump wastes in the country’s waters pursuant the requirements indicated in the VFA.
The wastes dumped by the vessels were said to have been collected from US Navy vessel that have visited the country.
“The issue of dumping toxic wastes in Philippine waters and soil has been a perennial problem of the Philippine government, the legislature should therefore create a clearer and more concise measure that will address the lacunae in existing environmental laws to respond to certain aspects of environmental protection that involve foreign parties,” Santiago said.

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Enjoyable place for traveler to hang out near Manila for family bonding is Clearwater Beach Resort

Highly recommended summer vacation destination outside Manila is Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark, a safe and convenient tourist spot that offers natural ambience for visitors to enjoy the outdoors with no stress.

Holy Week gives hard-working Manila residents a break from the stressful life at work. Many residents of Manila decide to go out of town to the North, to Subic, Angeles City, Pampanga and Clark Philippines in search for a peaceful and tranquil lake and beach resort hotel for the family to spend some quality time together.

Manila residents travel out of town to the north to relax and unwind in a good resort in Pampanga that is suitable for family bonding. One of the best resorts in Pampanga is Clearwater which is located in Clark. This resort in Pampanga offers good picnic spots near Manila.

Family bonding is a regular activity in the Philippines for families living in cities like Cebu and Manila where residents experience a lot of stress from work. Many choose to travel out of town to the north for family bonding in a resort in Pampanga. Clearwater Resort is the most popular destination for family bonding as well as team building because it offers over 10 exclusive venues for events and gatherings. This resort is Pampanga is highly recommended by event organizers and trip advisories for family bonding, company outings, retreats and team building near Manila.

Philippines Travel Guide just unveiled recommendations and tips for Holy Week and Easter Holidays in Philippines. The report covers highly recommended resorts and hotels in North Luzon, nice getaway destinations for families with children, safe and convenient place for tourists to relax and unwind, good restaurants, resto bars, pubs and fine dining establishments in Pampanga, frequently visited places as well as historical sites in Angeles City, Pampanga, Clark Philippines.

The best getaway destination vacation spot near Manila is the safe and accessible private resort Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark Pampanga, a 13-hectare property with lake, beach, picnic grounds and small number of cottages. Parents enjoy a good round of golf in one of the best golf courses in Pampanga while children enjoy the outdoor picnic facilities of the best hotel near Manila, Philippines.

Clark is already a popular destination for golfers from Manila. Clark Freeport offers some of the best golf courses in Pampanga and outshines many golf clubs and golf courses elsewhere in the Philippines.

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Clearwater Resort and Country Club, Clark Pampanga
Creekside Road near Centennial Expo,
Clark Freeport, Pampanga Philippines 2023
(045) 889-5151 0917-520-4403 0922-870-5177
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Getting to this lake and beach resort in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines

After entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway MA Roxas, passing the stand-along wine shop called Clark Wine Center on the right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, one will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on the right just 200m down.

Family Bonding by the famous lake of Clark Pampanga

http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay

Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

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Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

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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

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com

While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.
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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:

http://www.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

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Hot Line for what’s happening in Clark: 045 889-5151 or 0927-940-2669 ask for Loydha

0915-542-6250 (Jeramie)