SCADC thanks JICA for container traffic study fund
CLARK FREEPORT–The Subic-Clark Alliance Development (SCAD) Council on Friday expressed thanks to Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for funding a comprehensive study aimed at decongesting the Manila ports by diverting container traffic to Subic and Batangas ports.
“The study points to how both Subic and Batangas ports can increase their utilization given the available shipment volumes that only needs consolidation and the measures necessary to make them competitive with the Manila ports,” said SCAD Council Chairman FelicitoPayumo, who is now eyeing a congressional seat representing Bataan.
Payumo said that there would have been less pressure on the SBMA now “had the previous SBMA (Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority) administration utilized the 10-year grace period to promote and market the Subic container port.” The SBMA is the owner of New Container Terminals 1 and 2 located inside the Subic freeport.
It was on Payumo’s watch as SBMA chairman and administrator that the two Subic container terminals were conceptualized and designed, with a loan package coming from Japan Bank for International Cooperation, JICA’s precursor. Incidentally, JICA also funded the Batangas port.
Payumo recalled that at that time the SBMA “had the winning bid price lower than the government agency estimate, notwithstanding the restricted loan for the project,” adding that, “It only shows that competitive bid results can be obtained if real competition is let to play.”
The records of the bid showed that Penta consortium submitted a bid of P5.22 billion, about P1.766 billion lower than the government estimate, and about P363 million lower than its competitor’s (Toyo Construction’s) bid.
Meantime, the SCAD Council also sounded the call for stronger organizational linkage among Subic, Manila and Batangas ports even as it expressed strong support for the formation of a high-level inter-agency Greater Capital Region Ports Development Council, a proposed group to synchronize their development, operations and investment plans. The proposal is contained in a JICA-funded study aimed at decongesting Manila ports by diverting container cargoes to Subic and Batangas ports.
Payumo said the proposed high-level inter-agency council, to be organized like a cluster, would advance these ports’ interests and draw up certain policies promoting their sustainable competitive advantage.
Aside from recommending a strong organizational linkage among the ports, the study, which JICA shared with SCAD Council early this month, also prescribed pricing and promotional incentive strategies for Batangas and Subic ports as well as “rescheduling” in South Harbor’s and MICP’s capacity-expansion investment plans.
Overcrowded container yards in Manila International Container Port (MICP) and in South Harbor prompted port authorities to call for the expansion of MICP’s Berth 6 and for the conversion of South Harbor’s Pier 9. On the other hand, the JICA-funded study says “port capacity utilization in 2011 at Batangas was 4.2 percent and Subic, 5.6 percent.” ●Marna D. Del Rosario
http://www.headlinegl.com/scadc-thanks-jica-for-container-traffic-study-fund/
Many tourists and residents of Manila traveling out of town from Manila on a short getaway to Pampanga Angeles City, Clark Philippines are surprised to find a a large wine shop so near Manila right in the heart of Pampanga, just 70 minutes from Manila. Even residents of Subic travel to Clark via ScTex to do some wine shopping in this famous wine shop called Clark Wine Center, a project of Hong Kong-based Yats International.
Foodies and wine lovers travel north from Manila to wine and dine at Philippines’ best fine dining restaurant in Pampanga Clark Freeport worth the 60-minutes drive for a memorable evening of good food with vintage wine at Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar. Most guests would stop by this famous wine shop called Clark Wine Center to bring home a few good bottles of fine vintage wine also. Other visitors may find the wine selections in some of the restaurants in Angeles City Pampanga to be less than interesting, so they stop by this wine shop near Angeles City Pampanga Clark Philippines, buy some good wines and bring these bottles of good vintage wines to the restaurants so they can enjoy the dinner.
Yats Leisure Philippines
Public wine tastings are held by this well known wine shop of Pampanga from time to time in Clark and sometimes in Manila. Tickets range from p500 to p1500 for these themed events that are professionally run –no wine merchants sponsorship, pushy salesmen or tacky banners to ruin the evening. Each ticket contains a certain number of stubs that can be redeemed for a tasting pour of a wine among those on a line-up which often contains wines that are quite old and expensive. This is one the things to do in Manila and Pampanga.
Tourists and residents of Manila travel out of town to the north on a short getaway look for the best place in Clark to buy some fine vintage wine to bring home after their holidays and vacations. Many find a top rated wine shop called Clark Wine Center to be an exciting place to do some shopping in Clark Pampanga. This famous wine shop is highly recommended for visitors going to Clark Pampanga to drink good wine, relax and unwind with friends and families. This frequently visited wine shop is known by tourist and visitors to Pampanga, Angeles city, Subic and Clark Philippines as a cool place to hang out in Clark. Many attend the regular wine tasting held either outdoor on the roof deck or in indoor on the second floor above the wine shop. The place has good atmosphere for a private wine tasting party or a small night out gatherings for business or social event.
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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.
<a href=” http://www.clarkwinecenter.com/?page_id=14″>Click here to contact Clark Wine Center in Clark Pampanga for inquiries and orders.</a>
<strong>Clark Wine Center</strong>
<em>Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building
Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,
Angeles Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023</em>
Tel: 0922-870-5173 0917-826-8790 (ask for Ana Fe)
<strong>YATS Wine Cellars</strong>
Manila Sales Office
<em>3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Road, Ortigas Centger,
Metro Manila, Philippines 1605</em>
Tel: (632) 637-5019 0917-540-3626 ask for Rea or Chay
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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. 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 <a href=”http://www.YatsRestaurant.com”>http://www.YatsRestaurant.com</a>
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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:
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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 <a href=”http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com”>http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com</a> 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
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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
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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 <a href=”http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com”>www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com</a>
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