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Ex-House Speaker lauds Kapampangan resiliency

CLARK FREEPORT -- Former House Speaker Jose De Venecia lauded the Kapampangans for their resiliency over disasters, like the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in 1991 that devastated Pampanga and other parts of Central Luzon.

De Venecia, one of the personalities honored by the Metro Clark Advisory Council (MCAC) on Wednesday, even cited Pampanga officials for their effort to rehabilitate the province.

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Former President Cory Aquino and then Public Works Secretary Jose Ping De Jesus went out of their way to rebuild the province, Tarlac, Bataan, and Zambales, he said.

Congressman Carmelo Lazatin and De Venecia co-authored a bill in Congress appropriating P10 billion for the rehabilitation of Pampanga and other parts of Central Luzon.

The MCAC has awarded citations to former President Aquino, De Venecia, De Jesus, Lazatin, former Pampanga governor Bren Guiao, and Public Works Undersecretary Rafael Yabut, who headed the Pampanga First District Engineering Sub-Office, for their significant contributions in rehabilitating the province.

Clark Development Corporation (CDC) president Felipe Antonio B. Remollo, chair of the MCAC, led the awarding of the citations.

Remollo said the council has cited Aquino "for her decisiveness in initiating the immediate reconstruction and rehabilitation of the provinces of Pampanga and Tarlac."

"The MCAC recognizes Aquino's foresight in laying the groundwork of policies, plans, and programs to ease the social and economic impact of the reversion to the national government of all US military facilities in the country," Remollo said.

Aquino convened the Joint Legislative Executive Bases Council that paved the way for the enactment of Republic Act 7227, also known as the Bases Conversion Act, and thereafter the creation of the Clark Special Economic Zone, now known as the Clark Freeport, the CDC officials added.

The MCAC cited De Venecia for expediting proposed bills and House resolutions to implement speedy rehabilitation of lahar-ravaged communities, for facilitating the approval and immediate release of funds for engineering programs in Central Luzon, and for his active participation in the Joint Legislative Executive Bases Council.

De Jesus, who resigned as secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communications last June 2011, was the secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways in 1991.

Robyn Robertson Honored as One of The Century Council's 20 People ...

As part of the 20th Anniversary celebration, The Century Council will honor 20 People to Watch. These twenty people have distinguished themselves through their leadership, ideas and commitment to the health and safety of our nation and the idea of a brighter future for America’s young people. Young or old, established in their chosen professions, or just starting out, these twenty people are ones we are excited to follow in the future. Robyn Robertson is currently the President and CEO of the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF), a charitable, independent road safety research institute. Robertson has worked on numerous projects focusing on the justice system, impaired driving, repeat offenders, risk assessment, fatigue, senior drivers, safety technologies and persistent traffic offenders. During her career, she has published more than 60 major reports and articles in traffic safety and criminal justice journals. “We are at an important stage in which knowledge, innovation, and the desire to collaborate are at an all-time high in the field. Impaired driving has always been a cross disciplinary issue touching the fields of transportation, safety, justice, health, education and technology. We are now at a critical point where these distinct disciplines are beginning to collaborate, share knowledge, exchange ideas, and draw upon advances in other fields. This growing integration will take us to the next level, to help deliver the decline in fatalities and injuries that road safety professionals are seeking,” said Robertson. “The Century Council has the honor of working with many dedicated and talented individuals in the fight to eliminate drunk driving and underage drinking, but Robyn Robertson stands out among the standouts,” said Ralph Blackman , President and CEO of The Century Council. “The work that TIRF has done under Robyn’s leadership has been invaluable and we look forward to working with her into the future.” The Century Council is proud to celebrate the innovative contributions it has made over 20 years and can attribute our success to the support, encouragement and commitment of people like Robyn Robertson. The Century Council looks forward to continued progress in the fight against drunk driving, underage drinking and a safer and healthier America. Individuals who are making a difference will help all Americans move towards this goal. The Century Council is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to fighting drunk driving and underage drinking and is funded by the following distillers: Bacardi U.S.A., Inc.; Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc.; Brown-Forman; Constellation Brands, Inc.; DIAGEO; Hood River Distillers, Inc.; Pernod Ricard USA; and Sidney Frank Importing Co., Inc. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and chaired by Hon. Susan Molinari, The Century Council is a leader in the fight to eliminate drunk driving and underage drinking and promotes responsible decision making regarding beverage alcohol. The Century Council develops and implements innovative programs and public awareness campaigns and promotes action through strategic partnerships. Established in 1991, The Century Council’s initiatives are highlighted on its website at www.centurycouncil.org .

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