Vehicle donation not unconstitutional, PCSO admits
Monday, August 1, 2011
THE Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) clarified on Monday that there is nothing wrong with religious organizations receiving its funds as long as it will be used for its social function, as well as medical and health assistance.
“Our position is that if for medical and health assistance, then it will not be violative of the Constitution. If it is only to help us in the social function of ours, then it will not be violative of the Constitution,” PCSO board m
ember Aleta Tolentino told members of the House committee on games and amusements.Seven Catholic bishops have earlier been under fire after they received vehicles from the PCSO.
“PCSO gives out ambulance units, we don’t give out sports utility vehicles why COA (Commission on Audit) found it questionable,” PCSO chair Margie Juico explained.
The House panel chair, Manila Representative Amado Bagatsing, stressed that the purchase of vehicles by bishops – which have already been returned – should not be perceived as questionable since far-flung areas would need the use of such vehicles.
Allocating funds for vehicle purchases has also been criticized since the Constitution mandates the separation of Church and State.
Juico also said that instead of getting money from the agency’s charity fund, money to be used for donation of vehicles should have been from the grants and subsidies fund.
During the same hearing, Juico also clarified that there is nothing wrong with district congressmen receiving funds from Small Town Lottery operations in their areas as these are allowed under a PCSO board resolution.
“There is nothing absolutely wrong with lawmakers receiving funds from STL…That is part of our assistance to LGUs (local government units),” she added.
At least 54 lawmakers were earlier identified in a report to have benefited from a 2.5 percent of STL sales in their district. Several of them have denied receiving these funds.
Juico had clarified that the data for such report did not come from the agency and instead blame the media for coming up with the report.
“We are all public figures. We are all subject to this (being misquoted),” she said, referring to report when she was “misquoted” for calling the bishops who received vehicles as the “Pajero 7”.
Majority Leader Neptali “Boyet” Gonzales II earlier said that the House leadership welcomes an investigation on PCSO fund misuse, if only to clear the names of the members of the House of Representatives. (Kathrina Alvarez/Sunnex)
Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2011/08/01/vehicle-donation-not-unconstitutional-pcso-admits-170309
Wine is becoming increasingly popular in Manila and other cities in the Philippines. Wine lovers in Manila travel to the north to visit Clark, Pampanga to shop for good and rate vintage wines at good duty-free prices. The most frequently visited liquor shop in Manila and wine shop in Pampanga is Clark Wine Center. This highly recommended wine shop located outside Manila near Angeles City, Pampanga in North Luzon is known for offering a great selection of fine vintage wine that is good quality and good value for money also.
This well-known wine shop is a famous shopping destination for wine enthusiasts in Manila and wine lovers from other cities in Asia including Hong Kong, Macau, Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Osaka and Tokyo.
Famous Philippines wine supplier known for its line of fine vintage wines, Yats Wine Cellars was established in 2000 to address the requirement of a growing population of wine enthusiasts in the Philippines. This 5-star wine shop caters to the discerning client who requires these qualities in their wines: (1) excellent value, (2) large selection of labels and vintages to choose from and (3) wines properly aged for full enjoyment.
Public wine tastings are held 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.
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.
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)
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
Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center.
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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
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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http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com
http://www.YatsWineCellars.com
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.
A Well-known Restaurant in Pampnga, an interesting place to celebrate Birthday Party in Pampnga.
A best place to dine with friends in Pampanga
www.YatsRestaurant.com
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 occassion
www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com
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