Rama warned against clearing Mandaue side of Mahiga Creek

By Jujemay G. Awit and Justin K. Vestil
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
URBAN poor leaders in Mandaue City are ready to file charges against Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama should he push through with his plan to remove informal settlers living along the Mandaue side of the Mahiga Creek.
In a press conference yesterday, heads of 12 urban poor organizations in Mandaue City expressed their disappointment with Rama over his plan to forcibly remove informal settlers living in the Mahiga Creek, even those living outside Cebu City.
Leopoldo Chavez, president of the Mahayag Homeowners’ Association and coordinator of the Homeless People’s Federation Cebu Chapter, told reporters that Rama should coordinate with Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes before he proceeds with his plan.
He questioned Rama’s plan, as the Mandaue side of the Mahiga Creek is not part of his jurisdiction.
If Rama fails to coordinate with Mayor Cortes and proceeds with their removal, Chavez said he and 11 other urban poor leaders will file charges of harassment and for violation of the Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA) of 1992 against the Cebu City mayor.
700 families
Chavez said that should Rama’s plan push through, about 700 families living along the Mahiga Creek will be affected.
But Mayor Rama said the problem is not just with the three-meter easement of Mandaue City but the river itself.
He explained that there are structures on the river that need to be cleared for dredging.
This is why he will talk with Engr. Nicomedes Leonor of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) first engineering district.
“This is not anymore Mandaue City or Cebu City but the water itself, which is under the jurisdiction of DPWH,” Rama told Sun.Star Cebu yesterday.
The Cebu City mayor said the dredging has been awarded but operations could not push through because of the structures in the “mouth” of the river.
Cebu City’s Squatters Prevention, Elimination and Encroachment Division (Speed) Chief Noel Artes said they are just waiting for a go-signal from Rama and DPWH to clear the area.
Meetings
Artes said a series of meetings with Mandaue City officials to clear their part of Mahiga Creek were not fruitful.
This is because Mandaue City is allegedly still looking for relocation sites for those families that will be affected by the clearing operations.
Artes said it’s taking too long.
“How long will it take for them to find a relocation site? We (Cebu City) have already cleared Mahiga Creek until (Sitio) Magtalisay area,” said Artes in Cebuano.
Mandaue City Planning Officer Florentino Nimor pointed out that the transfer of informal settlers from the Mahiga Creek will possibly start before Christmas this year, with the 6.5-hectare relocation site in Barangay Paknaan ready for their use.
More than 1,200 settlers have availed themselves of the relocation site, majority of whom are those living along the Mahiga Creek.
They plan to transfer 200 of the 700 Mahiga settlers to the site within the period.
Other sites
Nimor denied they have done nothing to relocate the city’s informal settlers from Mahiga Creek.
Aside from the 6.5-hectare relocation site in Paknaan, they are slowly relocating the settlers to other sites.
He added their plan to relocate the informal settlers got stalled because they were still putting up amenities in the site, such as electricity, water and drainage facilities, which have been complied with.
Aside from that, an administrative complaint filed before the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas against the City Government also stalled the plan.
On the other hand, Rama, Speed Chief Artes and two members of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office were slapped with administrative and criminal charges for the clearing operations on the Cebu City side without the provision of a relocation site.
Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on November 08, 2011.
Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2011/11/08/rama-warned-against-clearing-mandaue-side-mahiga-creek-189313

Best place to unwind in Angeles City Pampanga Philippines is to do a little wine shopping at the Clark Wine Center which is also considered as the best place in Clark for private wine tasting, small parties and social functions outside of Manila. Guests of this wine shop in Clark enjoy the cozy ambience as well as the privacy and exclusivity of the roof deck lawn. Some guests that wine and dine at the famous restaurants near Angeles City Pampanga often drop by this wine shop to pick up a few good bottles for diner. Residents and guests staying in Pampanga Angeles City and Subic frequently visit this wine shop in Clark to buy some bottles from its fine selection of vintage wines that are offered at attractive prices. Some guests, business executives especially, select this wine shop for their business entertainment.

This wine shop in Manila Philippines makes wine shopping a really rewarding and exciting exercise. Wine shops in Pampanga should always have an element of surprise so that customers and wine lovers can enjoy a little bit of thrill when they go to a wine shop in Manila to look for a good bottle of wine in Clark Pampanga.

Chateau Lafite-Rothschild is the most revered wine in China and many other parts of Asia. The best wine shop in Asia to buy older vintages of Chateau Lafite is Yats Wine Cellars located in Clark Philippines. Aside from Lafite, visitors can buy other fine wines at this wine shop in Clark Pampanga such as Latour, Mouton-Rothschild, Haut-Brion and Margaux. Excellent Burgundy wines like Chambertin, Vougeot, Musigny, Bonnes Mares, Pommard, Meursault, Chambertin, Vosne Romanee, Romanee Conti, La Tache and Romanee St. Vivant can be found here.

Things to do in Clark Philippines and Pampanga: do a little wine shopping at the famous wine shop outside of Manila called Clark Wine Center. Residents and visitors staying in Angeles City Pampanga have discovered that one of the favorite places to visit in Pampanga Clark Freeport is the white building along M A Roxas highway of Clark which houses over 2000 selections of fine vintage wines. To those on vacation or holidays, the Clark Wine Center is one of the places to visit, a tourist spot and a good shopping place for those staying in Angeles City, Subic or Clark Pampanga.

Family outings, picnics, company outings and other events for up to 300 can be held in the picnic grounds of this wine shop. Events that have been successfully organized here include family fun days and BBQ picnics. These are some of the things that visitors to Clark Philippines particular look forward. Residents and tourists in Angeles City and Subic also come to Clark Freeport to partake in the fun at this Clark wine shop.

This wine shop’s vast selection of vintage wines makes it possible for Yats Wine Cellars to offer a unique line-up of wines for every private wine party, wine tasting or wine dinners. Guests of these private wine parties are treated to a rare experience of vintage wine not seen in wine shops in major cities in Philippines or even in Asia.

http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Getting to this wine shop in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Philippines from Manila
Getting to the Clark Wine Center wine shop from Manila is quite simple: after entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway M A Roxas. Clark Wine Center is the stand-along white building on the right, at the corner A Bonifacio Ave. From the Clark International Airport DMIA, ask the taxi to drive towards the entrance of Clark going to Angeles City. From Mimosa, just proceed towards the exit of Clark and this wine shop is on the opposite side of the main road M A Roxas.

Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center.

Click here to contact Clark Wine Center in Clark Pampanga for inquiries and orders.

Clark Wine Center
Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building
Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,
Angeles Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023
0922-870-5173 0917-826-8790 (ask for Ana Fe)

Wine@Yats-International.com

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

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:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

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. Highly recommended fine dining restaurant in Manila for special occasion is Yats Restaurant & Wine Lounge located in the famous Mimosa Leisure Estate in Clark Pampanga. Situated near this popular restaurant in Clark is the Mimosa Golf Course as well as the Mimosa Clark Casino. This top rated restaurant near Angeles City Pampanga in Clark Philippines is frequently used for private parties and corporate functions such as board meetings and other gatherings. 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

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

Besides good restaurants to wine and dine near Manila, Subic or in Angeles City Pampanga, Clark Philippines, those requiring assistance for hotel and resort bookings in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines may log on to http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com for more information and reservations.

The lifestyle in Clark Pampanga is quite unique. For more information about shopping, sports, golf, leisure, hotel accommodation, where to see and visit, what to do, where to wine and dine and good places to hang out, relax, have a drink with friends, child-friendly establishments, log on to
http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

Wine lovers looking for a special bottle or something that is of great value and special discounts might log on to this web site to shop for fine vintage wines
http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

Those visitors who plan to relax and unwind in Angeles City, Subic, Pampanga, Clark Philippines might make an effort to book a room at the famous beach and lake resort Clearwater Resort & Country Club. This famous hotel in Clark Pampanga is frequently visited by families with children looking for a good place in Clark to see, a good holiday destination for the family to relax and unwind in the beautiful outdoor facilities. For more information, log on to www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com