March 25, 2011

THE five-man delegation of Rotarians from Denmark and Lithuania were a mixed group of civil servants, a journalist and a banker but the group had one goal in mind — meet their Filipino counterparts and learn as much from them.
The group arrived in Pampanga under the care of the Cluster 4A presidents of the different Rotary Clubs in the area. They are part of the Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange (GSE) program.
The program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for businesspeople and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of their careers.
The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of different countries. For four to six weeks, team members experience the host country’s culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.
In a typical four-week tour, applicants participate in five full days of vocational visits, 15 to 20 club presentations, 10 to 15 formal visits and social events, two to three days at the district conference, three to four hours per day of cultural and site tours, and three to four hours per day of free time with host families.
For each team member, the Foundation provides the most economical round-trip airline ticket between the home and host countries. Rotarians in the host area provide for meals, lodging, and group travel within their district.
The GSE team was composed of Lina Balsyte (Journalist), Adrej Afanasjev (Radiologist), Vygintas Grinis (Civil Servant), Lars Lundgrand (Banker) and Trine Hoegild Jensen.
Culture shock
Balsyte, in an interview, said that their experience has been unique and interesting. Aside from the differences in the conduct of Rotary meetings and programs, Balsyte said their group has been very surprised of the relaxed attitude of Filipinos, our lack of that sense of urgency and our carefree attitude towards life.
“People here are more relaxed. We love the experience the people are nice and we are very happy of the results of the visits various rotary clubs. We learned a lot,” Balsyte, a fellow journalist, said.
The group was particularly impressed with the personal touch that the Rotarians here demonstrate in the conduct of their missions, though the group noticed that there are differences in the kinds of programs based on the needs of the people and their culture.
“We learned a lot from the process that are involved in the conduct of Rotary programs here,” team leader Grinis said.
The group was also treated to a various local attractions in Pampanga. They were toured to various old churches, tourist attractions and treated to Kapampangan food and delicacies.
The foreigners were also subjected to the fun attractions of the communities where they stayed. They were also treated to jeepney and tricycle rides.
Kapampangan Rotarians who housed them in their respective homes showed them the best of what Filipino hospitality has to offer.

Generally regarded as the best hotel in the North near Manila as well as the top beach resort in Clark, Clearwater maintains a consistent standard with respect to products and services. This hotel in Pampanga may not be a 5-star resort but visitors from Manila going to Angeles City and Clark Freeport regard Clearwater as the number one location for family outings as well as the best event venue for company outings, weddings and other events.

Comparison of crime rates between Philippines Angeles City and Clark Pampanga sheds light on the difference between the twin cities of Pampanga. Regular guests of Angeles City Hotels begin to migrate on base into hotels inside Clark Philippines not only for peace and quiet but peace of mind and a sense of safety and security.

The beach resorts, leisure parks and vacation hotels in Clark Pampanga offer a unique ambience that supports a laidback relaxing lifestyle. Many visitors travel north to Clark Pampanga from Manila to unwind and relax in these resorts.

To many visitors from Manila, a good hotel in Pampanga must be located in a city that is safe, clean and not so noisy. This hotel in Clark Philippines really fits those criteria. The location is convenient for visitors to go out of town from Manila in a short getaway with family and friends traveling north to Angeles City Clark Pampanga. Traffic along the North Expressway NLEX is always light and the new Subic Tarlac Clark Expressway ScTex takes visitors straight into Clark Freeport without going through any towns and cities along the way.

Guests enjoy spending time relaxing at Frolic Garden of this hotel in Clark Pampanga. There is a special feeling in this hotel in Clark Philippines makes you slow down and enjoy the ambience. Children like playing in the Family Cove of this Clark resort hotel. Hotel guests prefer Clark over Angeles City, Subic or hotel in Manila. This hotel in Clark Philippines has style and character. Guests often come back again to relax and enjoy the beautiful ambience of this hotel in Clark Pampanga.

To inquire with the beach resort hotel in Clark Pampanga visit http://www.ClearwaterPhililippines.com

Hotel Clark Philippines
Creekside Road corner of Centennial Road,
Central Business District, Clark Freeport Zone,
Pampanga, Philippines 2023

Tel: (045)599-5949 0917-520-4403 0922-870-5177

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

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

Email: Info@ClarkPhilippines.com

Getting to this hotel in Clark Philippines
After entering Clark Freeport from Subic, Manila, Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along Clark’s main highway MA Roxas, passing Clark’s largest wine shop called Clark Wine Center on your right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, you will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on your right just 200m down. Traffic in Clark Philippines is light so it should be quite easy for get to this hotel in Clark Philippines.

YATS Leisure Philippines is a HK-based developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine outlets http://www.YatsLeisure.com

To inquire with the beach resort hotel in Clark Pampanga visit http://www.ClearwaterPhililippines.com