‘Mina’ makes landfall

Saturday, August 27, 2011
MANILA (Updated 8:30 a.m.) — Typhoon Mina (international codename: Nanmadol) made landfall Saturday morning and is battering towns in Cagayan province.
Graciano Yumol, Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Dost-Pagasa) undersecretary, in a radio interview said the eye wall of the typhoon was spotted at Gonzaga, Cagayan province at 5:30 a.m.
Three major bridges in Cagayan also collapsed Saturday as Typhoon Mina continues to endanger northern Luzon, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council executive director Benito Ramos said.
Pagasa said in its 5 a.m. Saturday bulletin that Mina was spotted 90 kilometer Northeast of Tuguegarao City as of 4 a.m. and moves northwest at nine kilometers per hour (kph).
Pagasa hoisted storm signal number 4 in northern Cagayan, Calayan, and Babuyan Group of Islands.
Pagasa also hoisted storm signal number 3 over Isabela, rest of Cagayan and Batanes Group of Islands.
Signal number 2 is still raised over northern Aurora, Quirino, Ifugao, Mt. Province, Kalinga and Apayao while the rest of Aurora, Nueva Vizcaya, Nueva Ecija, Benguet, La Union, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte and Abra remain under signal number 1.
Pagasa also said a high pressure area, which brings good weather along its path, blocks the typhoon’s speedy exit towards Taiwan.
Mina’s interaction with another tropical cyclone (international codename: Talas), meanwhile, also forced it to move slowly at nine kilometers per hour on a northwesterly direction.
“As a result, Mina will bring stormy weather to Northern Luzon this weekend while most parts of Luzon will experience moderate to heavy rains due to the enhanced southwest monsoon,” Pagasa Administrator Nathaniel Servando said in a press briefing.
Those who want to take their vacation in Baguio City are advised by Pagasa to be cautious on their plans as the weather bureau expects heavy rains there on Saturday and Sunday.
With a wide diameter of 600 kilometers, Mina is expected to produce rainfall estimated to reach anywhere between 15 to 25 millimeters per hour.
Pagasa also warned residents of areas under the public storm warning signals, as well as those in Southern Luzon and Visayas to be vigilant against possible flash floods and landslides.
No damage has been recorded so far from the torrential rains in Luzon although budget airline Cebu Pacific cancelled three roundtrip flights from Manila to these destinations: Tuguegarao, Laoag, and Caticlan.
Affected passengers will be accommodated on the next available flights or the passenger can also rebook within 30 days of cancellation, the carrier said.
Those living in coastal areas were also alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by Mina, which is expected to be 110 kilometers north northeast of Aparri, Cagayan by Saturday evening; 70 kilometers north of Basco, Batanes by Sunday evening; and 240 kilometers north of Basco by Monday evening. (Sunnex)

Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2011/08/27/mina-makes-landfall-175669

Although the Philippines is not known for being the wine capital of Asia, Clark Pampanga is the most frequently visited destination for wine lovers in Cebu, Angeles City and Manila to shop for some good vintage wine. The famous wine shop outside Manila called Clark Wine Center is the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.

This wine shop in Clark is highly recommended as one of the best places to buy wine in Pampanga. Clark Freeport is just outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center. Visitors buy wine in Manila and Pampanga should not miss stopping at this wine shop for a few bottles of fine vintage wines to bring home.

Established in 2002, YATS WINE CELLARS is a wholly-owned business unit of Hong Kong-based Yats International which owns and operates resort, wine shops, wine bars and fine-dining restaurant properties in Clark Freeport in The Philippines. YATS WINE CELLARS caters to a clientele of discerning wine lovers from all over the world. Besides a good selection of wine for everyday enjoyment, YATS offers a unique selection of aged vintage wines made available to wine enthusiasts at remarkably affordable prices. Vintages span over a century and the selection of old- and new-world wines covers all major wine regions.

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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.

Clark Wine Center
Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building
Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,
Angeles Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023
(045) 841 4006 / 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

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

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Are you looking for an attractive restaurant or a nice place to eat with friends in Clark, Angeles City Pampanga? Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar is a restaurant with good food and good wines for dinner located at Clark Angeles City Pampanga. Perfect for exclusive dinner venues for groups, recommended for private dinner in Philippines. A Restaurant in Clark for business dinner meeting. Private dinner place or dinner restaurant in Clark Subic Near Manila Angeles City Pampanga. Yats Restaurant is one of the Good Restaurant in Pampanga Angeles City Clark near Manila.

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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

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