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Partylist denies alleged P70-million ‘unholy alliance’ vs. Marcos

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - A multi-sectoral partylist coalition issued a statement Tuesday denying all accusations on alleged “unholy alliance” with vice presidential candidate Chiz Escudero in exchange for seventy million pesos to derail the candidacy of his rival Senator Bongbong Marcos for the 2016 national elections.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK3Vikgd4ZqbxAEagG5RTovjujTjjS_EKY-Wpa6sJhdEBqd2J0_x01gThQYtMPlKTnV24dxKI29tp055WL-YroXans5Fpb7QLmVkRcZD_NME3sPKYhrdTVH7-Y4RBuY0CFxqX6V3jsT7lw/s1600/chiz-bongbong-sanlakas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Sanlakas on Chiz and Bongbong" border="0" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK3Vikgd4ZqbxAEagG5RTovjujTjjS_EKY-Wpa6sJhdEBqd2J0_x01gThQYtMPlKTnV24dxKI29tp055WL-YroXans5Fpb7QLmVkRcZD_NME3sPKYhrdTVH7-Y4RBuY0CFxqX6V3jsT7lw/s640/chiz-bongbong-sanlakas.jpg" title="Sanlakas on Chiz and Bongbong" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On alleged “unholy alliance” with Escudero, partylist denies alleged pay-off, says article is pure baloney.</td></tr></tbody></table>“Sanlakas does not need any prodding, much less need to get paid, for us to take a clear and unequivocal stand against the electoral bid of another Marcos in office,” said Manjette Lopez, president of Sanlakas.<br /><br />Lopez, herself a victim of martial law, twice arrested and detained explained. “We join hands with the on-going Never Again Campaign and the Campaign Against the Return of the Marcoses to Malacanang (CARMMA) in calling for the rejection of Bongbong Marcos’ candidacy in the coming elections.  We demand justice not only for human rights violations, but also the economic injustice inflicted by the plunder of billions of dollars by the Marcos family and cronies.”<br /><br />On February 28, <a rel='nofollow' href="http://www.manilatimes.net/p70-million-unholy-alliance-vs-marcos/247479/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Manila Times</a> published a story claiming that a reliable source nicknamed as “Heart,” said Escudero’s decision to approve release of the P70 million to the two leftist groups who are enemies of traditional politicians. It was described as a “desperate move” by those who knew about the agreement directly or indirectly.<br /><br />“The allegations in the article of a certain Nelson Badilla are absolutely fabricated.  Sanlakas has no relation with a certain Charlie Avila, the alleged conduit to Senator Escudero. This is pure baloney. We do not need a conduit for we have worked directly with Sen. Escudero in the past on such issues as the fight against contractualization, increase in wages, tax reform vs VAT, and the like.”  <br /><br />“The article is malicious and smacks of red-baiting, very reminiscent of Martial Law tactics when seeking to malign its enemies.” Lopez added. She asserted that the article was intended to hurt Escudero more, alleging an “unholy alliance” with the left, paying in a desperate attempt to undermine BongBong Marcos’ electoral bid.<br /><br />“But the flux of anti-Martial Law and anti-Marcos sentiments in quad media was overwhelming and cannot possibly be seen as contrived, even if the RAs (Makabayan) and RJs (Sanlakas) conspired to launch a campaign against Bongbong Marcos.” Lopez declared. “No amount of fictitious allegations by Marcos’ paid hacks can hide this.”<br /><br />Sanlakas and its member organization announced last week that it forged an alliance with Escudero on the basis of advancing demands which includes (1) regular employment; (2) social services such as education, public housing, universal health care, safe and efficient mass transportation; (3) land use and government support to farmers; (4) climate justice and protection to the environment; (5) pro-people budgeting and progressive taxation; (6) eradication of corruption and, (7) people’s sovereignty against foreign and corporate powers.<br /><br />“But then again, there is still a speck of truth in the article though, and that is that an Escudero victory in the 2016 polls will stop on its tracks Bongbong’s bid to get back in Malacanang.”, Lopez concluded."</div>

Partylist denies alleged P70-million ‘unholy alliance’ vs. Marcos

MANILA, Philippines - A multi-sectoral partylist coalition issued a statement Tuesday denying all accusations on alleged “unholy alliance” with vice presidential candidate Chiz Escudero in exchange fo…

29 Feb 2016

LOOK: Hardworking “Corn Man” inspires netizens, photos go viral

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Handsome farmers like “<a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/02/photos-carrot-man-mount-province.html">carrot man</a>”, <a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/02/chopsuey-men-photos-go-viral.html">“cabbage man” and “strawberry man”</a> have definitely captured the attention of netizens for their undeniable charm and noble jobs, but this armless farmer has made his mark on social media for one incredible reason.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjswzVCGfhOA7gW6dlY5QmMNLcuw95IfMsZuAhKJ3C3Z-YRgzB0EM8pWuA-rbRkTPmjebHh5V4pjMoonNtT3sG3TINaloEKlkU9Osloih6Ax39dB_R9fqhukkWXwYd3_Ed3iZ7i3WWizeGC/s1600/corn-man.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hardworking “Corn Man” inspires netizens, photos go viral" border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjswzVCGfhOA7gW6dlY5QmMNLcuw95IfMsZuAhKJ3C3Z-YRgzB0EM8pWuA-rbRkTPmjebHh5V4pjMoonNtT3sG3TINaloEKlkU9Osloih6Ax39dB_R9fqhukkWXwYd3_Ed3iZ7i3WWizeGC/s640/corn-man.jpg" title="Hardworking “Corn Man” inspires netizens, photos go viral" width="560" /></a></div><br />Dubbed as the “corn man,” the hardworking farmer was photographed harvesting corn and doing several household tasks despite his difficult condition. His disability didn’t stop him from earning a living and his feet enabled him to accomplish things that we normally do using our hands. In one of the photos, “corn man” can be seen feeding an old lady who appears to be his mom using his mouth to hold the spoon.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoGYpRTTjW31mt8xnE5djmCZ-U5giqcTe01FQ84FZ435LPsCmUAfG-QJXk7iKqmPJUQWEJkKXeVJTpp0ZbWI3zm2choC2Ddow4qJXKDiwo9hkgpKj9KSn3iH4_bZAndJqIsYMqSzONUHlp/s1600/cornman2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Corn Man photo" border="0" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoGYpRTTjW31mt8xnE5djmCZ-U5giqcTe01FQ84FZ435LPsCmUAfG-QJXk7iKqmPJUQWEJkKXeVJTpp0ZbWI3zm2choC2Ddow4qJXKDiwo9hkgpKj9KSn3iH4_bZAndJqIsYMqSzONUHlp/s640/cornman2.jpg" title="Corn Man photo" width="560" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjugaShIB_4gfQEQTrL_PG5mfhQgu_f-d2_qtzLbVw4Vu4Ysyug38zRzTcKzSPB0NHX42i3JInvl2eJKSW49UupaE8WE_FtmwkfCiMYXrLiXEoGzmEGxwuoHFcrUqrT9fS_8xIr3j7zmmaq/s1600/cornman3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Corn Man photo" border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjugaShIB_4gfQEQTrL_PG5mfhQgu_f-d2_qtzLbVw4Vu4Ysyug38zRzTcKzSPB0NHX42i3JInvl2eJKSW49UupaE8WE_FtmwkfCiMYXrLiXEoGzmEGxwuoHFcrUqrT9fS_8xIr3j7zmmaq/s640/cornman3.jpg" title="Corn Man photo" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Although it is not determined if “corn man” is really from the Philippines, his incredible act has inspired Filipino netizens and quickly became a highly discussed topic on social media. His photos shared by  the Facebook page Tambayan ni Berto has amassed over 40,000 shares barely 12 hours after posting.<br /><br /><center><div id="fb-root"></div><script>(function(d, s, id) {  var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];  if (d.getElementById(id)) return;  js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;  js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3";  fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://web.facebook.com/TambayanNiBerto/posts/532284180276572" data-width="500"><div class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><blockquote cite="https://web.facebook.com/TambayanNiBerto/posts/532284180276572">CORNMAN...Kung ni LIKE mo sina Carrotman, Cabbageman, Waterman at Chicharonman bakit hindi mo rin i LIKE bilang "RESPETO...<br />Posted by <a rel='nofollow' href="https://web.facebook.com/TambayanNiBerto/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tambayan ni Berto</a> on <a rel='nofollow' href="https://web.facebook.com/TambayanNiBerto/posts/532284180276572" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monday, February 29, 2016</a></blockquote></div></div></center><br />Moved by the touching images of “corn man,” several Pinoy netizens expressed their admiration for the industrious farmer.<br /><br />“Ito dapat ang binibigyan ng pagpupugay at pinapasikat. Ito ang tunay na inspirasyon! Mapagwapo, Mapa average guy ka man basta marangal ang trabaho mo at nagbabanat ka talaga ng buto dapat kang hangaan. Hindi ka pabigat sa lipunan, kahit ang lipunan na ang nagiging pabigat sayo, tuloy lang ang laban!” commented netizen MJ Simacon Fastidio.<br /><br />( He should be the one praised and made famous. He is a true inspiration. Whether you’re a handsome or an average guy, as long as you have a noble job and you work hard, you should be admired. You are not a burden to the society and even if the society becomes a burden to you, you still continue to fight.)<br /><br />Andie Dela Cruz Tan added: “Si kuya cornman at carrotman pareho kong hinahangaan... Dahil sila dapat tularan natin... Mga tao na naghahanap buhay ng matino... Mga lalake na hindi batugan at may silbi sa lipunan.”<br /><br />(I admire both “corn man” and “carrot man”. We should follow their examples. They are hardworking men who contribute to the society.) <b><i>-Mini/The Summit Express</i></b></div>

LOOK: Hardworking “Corn Man” inspires netizens, photos go viral

MANILA, Philippines - Handsome farmers like “carrot man”, “cabbage man” and “strawberry man” have definitely captured the attention of netizens for their undeniable charm and noble jobs, but this arml…

29 Feb 2016

FULL VIDEO: Star Wars' BB-8, R2-D2 and C-3PO arrive at the Oscars 2016

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Star Wars film's droids BB-8, R2-D2 and C-3PO have arrived at the Oscars 2016 ceremony Sunday night (Monday in Philippine time) to honor the American epic space opera franchise's composer John Williams, who recently received his 50th Oscar nomination.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJAR81Jpk9cAA_c4h-ERodQXXgvqjmBe4qTXVLjG828uqBTvWXJLRpo_9g_Bqk2HG1Tp6ugA7ISgaZq4q8A8rsFFoOIK-qsWihYyPHJGOaymTX0Yjzod0MhACUPtn-yC6HsxKs0ycBELse/s1600/star-wars-c3-po-oscars.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Star Wars' BB-8, R2-D2 and C-3PO arrive at the Oscars 2016" border="0" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJAR81Jpk9cAA_c4h-ERodQXXgvqjmBe4qTXVLjG828uqBTvWXJLRpo_9g_Bqk2HG1Tp6ugA7ISgaZq4q8A8rsFFoOIK-qsWihYyPHJGOaymTX0Yjzod0MhACUPtn-yC6HsxKs0ycBELse/s640/star-wars-c3-po-oscars.JPG" title="Star Wars' BB-8, R2-D2 and C-3PO arrive at the Oscars 2016" width="560" /></a></div><br />Even the young Room star Jacob Tremblay was excited to see the Star Wars robots on stage. Netizens and top websites caught his priceless reaction seeing the adorable characters.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">In that moment we were all <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/JacobTremblay">@JacobTremblay</a>. <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Oscars?src=hash">#Oscars</a> <a rel='nofollow' href="https://t.co/A4WY7xXeGE">pic.twitter.com/A4WY7xXeGE</a></div>— Entertainment Weekly (@EW) <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/EW/status/704139325991227393">February 29, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">.<a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/JacobTremblay">@JacobTremblay</a> loves R2D2, BB-8 and C3PO! <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Oscars?src=hash">#Oscars</a> <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheForceAwakens?src=hash">#TheForceAwakens</a> <a rel='nofollow' href="https://t.co/YL69TKFUzt">pic.twitter.com/YL69TKFUzt</a></div>— Good Morning America (@GMA) <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/GMA/status/704139547261562880">February 29, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />The three droids wandered on to the stage while looking for their seats and stopped to muse over C-3PO’s resemblance to the Oscar statuette. <br /><br />“He has already won five Oscars for composing. No wonder he has a good seat,”  C-3PO said.<br /><br />Here's the full video of BB-8, R2-D2 and C-3PO visit to Oscars event:<br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">.<a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/starwars">@StarWars</a>' BB-8, R2-D2 and C-3PO take center stage at the <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Oscars?src=hash">#Oscars</a> presented by <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/SamsungMobileUS">@SamsungMobileUS</a>.<a rel='nofollow' href="https://t.co/MOOOVoj1XN">https://t.co/MOOOVoj1XN</a></div>— ABC Network (@ABCNetwork) <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/ABCNetwork/status/704146513476235264">February 29, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center>READ: <a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/02/full-list-oscars-2016-winners-are.html">FULL LIST: The Oscars 2016 Winners</a></div>

FULL VIDEO: Star Wars' BB-8, R2-D2 and C-3PO arrive at the Oscars 2016

Star Wars film's droids BB-8, R2-D2 and C-3PO have arrived at the Oscars 2016 ceremony Sunday night (Monday in Philippine time) to honor the American epic space opera franchise's composer John William…

28 Feb 2016

FULL LIST: The Oscars 2016 Winners are..

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The 88th Academy Awards known as the Oscars is happening today, February 28, 2016 (Monday in Philippine Time) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. The full list of winners and highlights of the ceremony are available on this page.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQlV27Cj8jCQHlEL6-A1doE9Mi5g_s5RJ21r7C-gHixlyUaGeLYnasjKOUXi4Gist-fhHJhuDx_-W7LdxnfCp2q6Ek0yP81T1qOnzMKkr86skEYXCsrJmo9kAn6rgNVc-yRhLOuBQ9whez/s1600/oscars-2016-winners.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Oscars 2016 Winners are.." border="0" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQlV27Cj8jCQHlEL6-A1doE9Mi5g_s5RJ21r7C-gHixlyUaGeLYnasjKOUXi4Gist-fhHJhuDx_-W7LdxnfCp2q6Ek0yP81T1qOnzMKkr86skEYXCsrJmo9kAn6rgNVc-yRhLOuBQ9whez/s640/oscars-2016-winners.jpg" title="The Oscars 2016 Winners are.." width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />During the awards night, the  Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) honors the best films of 2015 in 24 categories.<br /><br /><b>AS IT HAPPENS</b>: Here's the full list of nominees for the 2016 Oscars. Winners are noted in bold and listed first (Refresh page for the updates):<br /><br /><b>Best Picture</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The Big Short – Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, and Jeremy Kleiner</li><li>Bridge of Spies – Steven Spielberg, Marc Platt, and Kristie Macosko Krieger</li><li>Brooklyn – Finola Dwyer and Amanda Posey</li><li>Mad Max: Fury Road – Doug Mitchell and George Miller</li><li>The Martian – Simon Kinberg, Ridley Scott, Michael Schaefer, and Mark Huffam</li><li>The Revenant – Arnon Milchan, Steve Golin, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Mary Parent, and Keith Redmon</li><li>Room – Ed Guiney</li><li>Spotlight – Michael Sugar, Steve Golin, Nicole Rocklin, and Blye Pagon Faust</li></ul><br /><b>Best Director</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Adam McKay – The Big Short</li><li>George Miller – Mad Max: Fury Road</li><li>Alejandro G. Iñárritu – The Revenant</li><li>Lenny Abrahamson – Room</li><li>Tom McCarthy – Spotlight</li></ul><br /><b>Best Actor</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Bryan Cranston – Trumbo as Dalton Trumbo</li><li>Matt Damon – The Martian as Mark Watney</li><li>Leonardo DiCaprio – The Revenant as Hugh Glass</li><li>Michael Fassbender – Steve Jobs as Steve Jobs</li><li>Eddie Redmayne – The Danish Girl as Lili Elbe</li></ul><br /><b>Best Actress</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Cate Blanchett – Carol as Carol Aird</li><li>Brie Larson – Room as Joy "Ma" Newsome</li><li>Jennifer Lawrence – Joy as Joy Mangano</li><li>Charlotte Rampling – 45 Years as Kate Mercer</li><li>Saoirse Ronan – Brooklyn as Eilis Lacey</li></ul><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Best Supporting Actor</b></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Christian Bale – The Big Short as Michael Burry</li><li>Tom Hardy – The Revenant as John Fitzgerald</li><li>Mark Ruffalo – Spotlight as Michael Rezendes</li><li>Mark Rylance – Bridge of Spies as Rudolf Abel</li><li>Sylvester Stallone – Creed as Rocky Balboa</li></ul><br /><b>Best Supporting Actress</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Alicia Vikander – The Danish Girl as Gerda Wegener - WINNER!</b></li><li>Jennifer Jason Leigh – The Hateful Eight as Daisy Domergue</li><li>Rooney Mara – Carol as Therese Belivet</li><li>Rachel McAdams – Spotlight as Sacha Pfeiffer</li><li>Kate Winslet – Steve Jobs as Joanna Hoffman</li></ul><br /><b>Best Original Screenplay</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Spotlight – Tom McCarthy and Josh Singerdouble-dagger - WINNER!</b></li><li>Bridge of Spies – Matt Charman, Ethan Coen, and Joel Coen</li><li>Ex Machina – Alex Garland</li><li>Inside Out – Pete Docter, Meg LeFauve, Josh Cooley, and Ronnie del Carmen</li><li>Straight Outta Compton – Jonathan Herman, Andrea Berloff, S. Leigh Savidge, and Alan Wenkus</li></ul><br /><b>Best Adapted Screenplay</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>The Big Short – Adam McKay and Charles Randolph from The Big Short by Michael Lewisdouble-dagger - WINNER!</b></li><li>Brooklyn – Nick Hornby from Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín</li><li>Carol – Phyllis Nagy from The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith</li><li>The Martian – Drew Goddard from The Martian by Andy Weir</li><li>Room – Emma Donoghue from Room by Emma Donoghue</li></ul><br /><b>Best Animated Feature Film</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Anomalisa – Charlie Kaufman, Duke Johnson, and Rosa Tran</li><li>Boy & the World – Alê Abreu</li><li>Inside Out – Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera</li><li>Shaun the Sheep Movie – Mark Burton and Richard Starzak</li><li>When Marnie Was There – Hiromasa Yonebayashi and Yoshiaki Nishimura</li></ul><br /><b>Best Foreign Language Film</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Embrace of the Serpent (Colombia) in Spanish – Ciro Guerra</li><li>Mustang (France) in Turkish – Deniz Gamze Ergüven</li><li>Son of Saul (Hungary) in Hungarian – László Nemes</li><li>Theeb (Jordan) in Arabic – Naji Abu Nowar</li><li>A War (Denmark) in Danish – Tobias Lindholm</li></ul><br /><b>Best Documentary – Feature</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Amy – Asif Kapadia and James Gay-Rees</li><li>Cartel Land – Matthew Heineman and Tom Yellin</li><li>The Look of Silence – Joshua Oppenheimer and Signe Byrge Sørensen</li><li>What Happened, Miss Simone? – Liz Garbus, Amy Hobby, and Justin Wilkes</li><li>Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom – Evgeny Afineevsky and Den Tolmor</li></ul><br /><b>Best Documentary – Short Subject</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Body Team 12 – David Darg and Bryn Mooser</li><li>Chau, Beyond the Lines – Courtney Marsh and Jerry Franck</li><li>Claude Lanzmann: Spectres of the Shoah – Adam Benzine</li><li>A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness – Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy</li><li>Last Day of Freedom – Dee Hibbert-Jones and Nomi Talisman</li></ul><br /><b>Best Live Action Short Film</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Ave Maria – Eric Dupont and Basil Khalil</li><li>Day One – Henry Hughes</li><li>Everything Will Be Okay – Patrick Vollrath</li><li>Shok – Jamie Donoughue</li><li>Stutterer – Benjamin Cleary and Serena Armitage</li></ul><br /><b>Best Animated Short Film</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Bear Story – Pato Escala Pierart and Gabriel Osorio Vargas</li><li>Prologue – Imogen Sutton and Richard Williams</li><li>Sanjay's Super Team – Nicole Paradis Grindle and Sanjay Patel</li><li>We Can't Live Without Cosmos – Konstantin Bronzit</li><li>World of Tomorrow – Don Hertzfeldt</li></ul><br /><b>Best Original Score</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Bridge of Spies – Thomas Newman</li><li>Carol – Carter Burwell</li><li>The Hateful Eight – Ennio Morricone</li><li>Sicario – Jóhann Jóhannsson</li><li>Star Wars: The Force Awakens – John Williams</li></ul><br /><b>Best Original Song</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>"Earned It" from Fifty Shades of Grey – Music and Lyric by Ahamad Balshe (Belly), Stephan Moccio, Jason "Daheala" Quenneville, Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd)</li><li>"Manta Ray" from Racing Extinction – Music by J. Ralph, Lyric by Antony Hegarty</li><li>"Simple Song #3" from Youth – Music and Lyric by David Lang</li><li>"Til It Happens to You" from The Hunting Ground – Music and Lyric by Lady Gaga and Diane Warren</li><li>"Writing's on the Wall" from Spectre – Music and Lyric by Jimmy Napes and Sam Smith</li></ul><br /><b>Best Sound Editing</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Mad Max: Fury Road – Mark A. Mangini and David White - WINNER!</b></li><li>The Martian – Oliver Tarney</li><li>The Revenant – Martin Hernández and Lon Bender</li><li>Sicario – Alan Robert Murray</li><li>Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Matthew Wood and David Acord</li></ul><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hEJnMQG9ev8" width="560"></iframe></center><br /><b>Best Sound Mixing</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Mad Max: Fury Road – Chris Jenkins, Gregg Rudloff, and Ben Osmo - WINNER!</b></li><li>Bridge of Spies – Andy Nelson, Gary Rydstrom, and Drew Kunin</li><li>The Martian – Paul Massey, Mark Taylor, and Mac Ruth</li><li>The Revenant – Jon Taylor, Frank A. Montaño, Randy Thom, and Chris Duesterdiek</li><li>Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Andy Nelson, Christopher Scarabosio, and Stuart Wilson</li></ul><br /><br /><b>Best Production Design</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Mad Max: Fury Road – Colin Gibson and Lisa Thompson - WINNER!</b></li><li>Bridge of Spies – Rena DeAngelo, Bernhard Henrich, and Adam Stockhausen</li><li>The Danish Girl – Michael Standish and Eve Stewart</li><li>The Martian – Celia Bobak and Arthur Max</li><li>The Revenant – Jack Fisk and Hamish Purdy</li></ul><br /><b>Best Cinematography</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>The Revenant – Emmanuel Lubezki - WINNER!</b></li><li>Carol – Ed Lachman</li><li>The Hateful Eight – Robert Richardson</li><li>Mad Max: Fury Road – John Seale</li><li>Sicario – Roger Deakins</li></ul><br /><b>Best Makeup and Hairstyling</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Mad Max: Fury Road – Lesley Vanderwalt, Elka Wardega, and Damian Martin - WINNER!</b></li><li>The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared – Love Larson and Eva von Bahr</li><li><br /></li><li>The Revenant – Siân Grigg, Duncan Jarman, and Robert Pandini</li></ul><br /><b>Best Costume Design</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Mad Max: Fury Road – Jenny Beavan - WINNER!</b></li><li>Carol – Sandy Powell</li><li>Cinderella – Sandy Powell</li><li>The Danish Girl – Paco Delgado</li><li>The Revenant – Jacqueline West</li></ul><br /><b>Best Film Editing</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Mad Max: Fury Road – Margaret Sixel - WINNER!</b></li><li>The Big Short – Hank Corwin</li><li>The Revenant – Stephen Mirrione</li><li>Spotlight – Tom McArdle</li><li>Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Maryann Brandon and Mary Jo Markey</li></ul><br /><b>Best Visual Effects</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Ex Machina – Mark Williams Ardington, Sara Bennett, Paul Norris, and Andrew Whitehurst - WINNER!</b></li><li>Mad Max: Fury Road – Andrew Jackson, Dan Oliver, Andy Williams, and Tom Wood</li><li>The Martian – Anders Langlands, Chris Lawrence, Richard Stammers, and Steven Warner</li><li>The Revenant – Richard McBride, Matt Shumway, Jason Smith, and Cameron Waldbauer</li><li>Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Chris Corbould, Roger Guyett, Paul Kavanagh, and Neal Scanlan</li></ul><br />Actor Chris Rock hosted the Oscars event for the second time, having previously hosted the 77th ceremony held in 2005.</div>

FULL LIST: The Oscars 2016 Winners are..

MANILA, Philippines - The 88th Academy Awards known as the Oscars is happening today, February 28, 2016 (Monday in Philippine Time) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. The full list of win…

28 Feb 2016

Direk Wenn V. Deramas dies at 49

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - Blockbuster director Wenn V. Deramas  has died today, February 29 due to cardiac arrest. He was 49.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9XnrZl0QenEljYd4eMqRVRuZ9kV4PDQ1wQlz2VZNFFJt0wK232UvIEQ4hUfhUWTkQOgROh3inbwm-XSoDtPE0HuccAPs3GvRQmw8gvwKI2eXEp2QGBzvAFj887NJiNZ66umbCX9Qy5iUm/s1600/wenn-deramas-dies-49.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Wenn V. Deramas died due to cardiac arrest." border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9XnrZl0QenEljYd4eMqRVRuZ9kV4PDQ1wQlz2VZNFFJt0wK232UvIEQ4hUfhUWTkQOgROh3inbwm-XSoDtPE0HuccAPs3GvRQmw8gvwKI2eXEp2QGBzvAFj887NJiNZ66umbCX9Qy5iUm/s640/wenn-deramas-dies-49.jpg" title="Wenn V. Deramas died due to cardiac arrest." width="514" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wenn V. Deramas died due to cardiac arrest. Photo Credit: mb.com.ph</td></tr></tbody></table>Comedian Vice Ganda confirmed the sad news via Twitter Monday morning.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="tl">Isang napakalungkot na araw. Sagad hanggang buto ang lungkot. Paalam Direk Wenn. Mahal na mahal kita.</div>— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/vicegandako/status/704083681707581440">February 28, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">JUST IN: Box office director Wenn De Ramas died early this morning due to cardiac arrest. <a rel='nofollow' href="https://t.co/MCQMTLr3le">pic.twitter.com/MCQMTLr3le</a></div>— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/mjfelipe/status/704084926711226368">February 28, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />Deramas' friend, June Rufino, told ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) that he went to the hospital at 2am early Monday. According to ANC tweets, Deramas "almost had a heart attack two years ago" and had an angioplasty the previous year.<br /><br />Deramas is known for known for box-office movies such as The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin, The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin, Sisterakas, Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy, and the 2015 Star Cinema Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Beauty and the Bestie which has earned the title “Highest Grossing Filipino Film of All Time.”<br /><br />Deramas was a graduate of University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management.<br /><br />Meanwhile, sympathy and condolences poured on Twitter as netizens are still in shock for the loss of the Kapamilya director.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">Grabeh! Rest in eternal peace, Direk Wenn...</div>— Kring Elenzano-Kim (@KringElenzano) <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/KringElenzano/status/704111671728451584">February 29, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">So unbelievable. One of my favorite director passed away. Direk Wenn, may you Rest in Peace. God bless! SALAMAT sa mga Drama at Tawa! ☝☝☝</div>— Riko F. Panda III (@wicotweets) <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/wicotweets/status/704111194127233024">February 29, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">Oh, but what sad news to wake up to.. Direk Wenn Deramas passed away this morning due to a cardiac arrest. RIP direk Wenn ☹️</div>— Maxene Magalona (@maxenemagalona) <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/maxenemagalona/status/704110793562787840">February 29, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />Rest in peace, Direk Wenn! </div>

Direk Wenn V. Deramas dies at 49

MANILA, Philippines - Blockbuster director Wenn V. Deramas has died today, February 29 due to cardiac arrest. He was 49.Wenn V. Deramas died due to cardiac arrest. Photo Credit: mb.com.phComedian Vi…

28 Feb 2016

VIDEO: Hiphop dance group "Urban Crew" rules in PGT auditions

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  -Hiphop dance group "Urban Crew" from Las Piñas ruled the audition episode of Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) Season 5 on Sunday, February 28, 2016.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoVwpmwJpTe_FRO3dJn3feqUICitcF73MF2gOjh_uAGHivhYho4mUTXHXUouOt4b0uSw08rLbcBQPzvGgPFEzo7_1t58szdK6hLewmY6ssnEBi8VYfedWUI7xoEWdsTqBuGhdabEFIrAOq/s1600/PGT-5-URBAN-CREW.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hiphop dance group "Urban Crew" rules in PGT auditions" border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoVwpmwJpTe_FRO3dJn3feqUICitcF73MF2gOjh_uAGHivhYho4mUTXHXUouOt4b0uSw08rLbcBQPzvGgPFEzo7_1t58szdK6hLewmY6ssnEBi8VYfedWUI7xoEWdsTqBuGhdabEFIrAOq/s640/PGT-5-URBAN-CREW.JPG" title="Hiphop dance group "Urban Crew" rules in PGT auditions" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />"Hanep! Electrifying pare. Para n'yo kami pinagkukuryente," judge Robin Padilla commented.<br /><br />Urban Crew revealed they dedicated their performance to one of the members of the group who died recently due to cardiac arrest.<br /><br />"Masarap talagang mag-perform kapag may pinag-aalayan ka," Vice Ganda said to the emotional Urban Crew.<br /><br />"Nakaka-bilib kasi halos lahat sila marunong mag-tumbling. Naalala  ko tuloy ang Streetboys," Angel Locsin said.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: Pilipinas Got Talent Season 5 Auditions: Urban Crew - Hiphop Dance Group (video courtesy of ABS-CBN)</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_Cz2E7IQ0mE?list=PL38nG9vL_35rC09z4VLhCbxj2cGgjSkQO" width="560"></iframe></center><br /><b>RELATED STORIES</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/02/video-power-impact-gets-golden-buzzer-from-vice-ganda-on-pgt.html">VIDEO: 'Power Impact Dancers' get Golden Buzzer from Vice Ganda on PGT</a></li><li><a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/02/video-pwr-music-inspires-netizens-wows-in-pgt-5.html">VIDEO: 'PWR Music' inspires netizens, wows in 'PGT'</a></li></ul><br />Did you like "Urban Crew" performance? Express your thoughts in the comment section below.</div>

VIDEO: Hiphop dance group "Urban Crew" rules in PGT auditions

MANILA, Philippines -Hiphop dance group "Urban Crew" from Las Piñas ruled the audition episode of Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) Season 5 on Sunday, February 28, 2016."Hanep! Electrifying pare. Para n'yo…

28 Feb 2016

VIDEO: 'PWR Music' inspires netizens, wows in 'PGT'

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - Singer and rapper couple 'P.W.R. Music' took the stage of Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) on Sunday, February 28 to showcase their original composition.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYbDW1puPD9Del1-Er0ztsrkLuJE8aFsHieK2reEIDHVrJhlofx8UA-eguN3NiqozOntVaA2UG4paZ0sIzB6y3n-KaswSlVf0uBWRH96GNznd9ODQEyveEMOi8FR2pqfkhK_nW6ngicG90/s1600/PWR-pgt5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" 'PWR Music' inspires netizens, wows in 'PGT'" border="0" height="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYbDW1puPD9Del1-Er0ztsrkLuJE8aFsHieK2reEIDHVrJhlofx8UA-eguN3NiqozOntVaA2UG4paZ0sIzB6y3n-KaswSlVf0uBWRH96GNznd9ODQEyveEMOi8FR2pqfkhK_nW6ngicG90/s640/PWR-pgt5.JPG" title=" 'PWR Music' inspires netizens, wows in 'PGT'" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />The couple from Pasig City inspired and wowed the judges and even the netizens on the message of their song titled "Hindi Susuko."<br /><br />"Andami ko ring pinagdaanan andami na ring humarang sa akin pero hindi rin ako sumuko. Natuwa ako sa inyo kasi 'di rin kayo sumuko," judge Vice Ganda commented.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">What a very beautiful music made by the P. W. R music ..Thats the kind of goal,music and talent that you just can't say wow <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WowPGT5?src=hash">#WowPGT5</a></div>— ArvinValencia (@arvinvalencia01) <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/arvinvalencia01/status/703923309407129600">February 28, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="tl">Astig ng "PWR Music" ganda pa ng message ng kanta nila😊👍 Original song pa nila 👏👍<a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WowPGT5?src=hash">#WowPGT5</a></div>— Maria Analyn Piquero (@piquero_analyn) <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/piquero_analyn/status/703923277807226881">February 28, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="tl">Kabog naman yung original composed song na yun! Woah 👏 <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WowPGT5?src=hash">#WowPGT5</a></div>— Kim Edward Ilagan™ (@KimEd29) <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/KimEd29/status/703923262409932800">February 28, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><b>WATCH: Pilipinas Got Talent Season 5 Auditions: PWR Music (Video courtesy of ABS-CBN)</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mjOAwyzrmM8" width="560"></iframe></center><br /><br />Meanwhile, here's the video of their preparation for Pilipinas Got Talent audition.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZA2IwyEZQBg" width="560"></iframe></center><br />Did you like PWR Music's performance? Express your thoughts in the comment section below.</div>

VIDEO: 'PWR Music' inspires netizens, wows in 'PGT'

MANILA, Philippines - Singer and rapper couple 'P.W.R. Music' took the stage of Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) on Sunday, February 28 to showcase their original composition.The couple from Pasig City ins…

28 Feb 2016

List of Passers: February 2016 Real Estate Broker board exam results

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Those awaiting results of February 2016 Real Estate Broker board exam can find here the full list of passers, top 10 (topnotchers), top performing schools and performance of schools as the  Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released results in few working days after the exam.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiii5rqvhjKyWf5SU8pRJijlCt02F01rnjHa-FBc85-a_H5L1j-zu9xtXQw4Jd6AuysbpafNHKD8xfNAMys3IrIpjAUw7GkG4_3XJDWAW4x_n8bpObDY8Kg38fZr9kuhC0U9KlOEnnJrCYk/s1600/real-estate-broker-board-exam-feb2016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="February 2016 Real Estate Broker board exam results" border="0" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiii5rqvhjKyWf5SU8pRJijlCt02F01rnjHa-FBc85-a_H5L1j-zu9xtXQw4Jd6AuysbpafNHKD8xfNAMys3IrIpjAUw7GkG4_3XJDWAW4x_n8bpObDY8Kg38fZr9kuhC0U9KlOEnnJrCYk/s640/real-estate-broker-board-exam-feb2016.jpg" title="February 2016 Real Estate Broker board exam results" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />The Real Estate Broker board exam was conducted on Sunday, February 28, 2016 in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Pagadian and Tuguegarao.<br /><br />The members of the Board of Real Estate Service who gave the licensure examination are Dr. Eduardo G. Ong, Chairman; Florencio C. Diño II and Rafael M. Fajardo, Members.<br /><br /><b>Roll of Successful Examinees in the</b><br /><b>REAL ESTATE BROKER LICENSURE EXAMINATION</b><br />Held on FEBRUARY 28, 2016<br />Released on MARCH 2016<br /><br /><i>Updating for the list of passers...</i><br /><br />Ong has confirmed in an event last year that the recent exam was also open not only to re-takers but also to those who undergone the 120-hour Comprehensive Real Estate Seminar (CRES).<br /><br />The Real Estate Broker exams covered the following subjects: general fundamentals of property ownership, real estate laws and taxation, special and technical knowledge and professional practice which includes real estate brokerage practice, planning, development and zoning, basic principles of ecology and appraisal for brokers.<br /><br />According to PRC, the <a rel='nofollow' href="http://www.prcboardnews.com/2016/02/prc-releases-february-2016-real-estate-broker-board-exam-results.html" target="_blank">target release of real estate brokers board exam</a> is on Friday, March 4, 2016 or in 5 working days after the exam.<br /><br />In May 2015 exam, results were out online in just 4 working days. 5,220 out of 10,370 passed the Real Estate Broker Licensure Examination.<br /><br />Aside from the complete results, the Registration schedule for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be announced. Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 1 piece passport size picture (colored with white background and complete nametag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession and submission of Original Surety Bond, minimum amount of which is P 20,000.00, with the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)/Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) as Obligee and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2016-2019. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.<br /><br />The date and venue for the oathtaking ceremony of the new successful examinees in the said examination WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER.<br /><br />We advise examinees to monitor results starting Thursday, March 3 or in 4 working days.<br /><br />The Summit Express will update this page immediately once the results are out online.<br /><br />Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or subscribe to our email list to receive updates.</div>

List of Passers: February 2016 Real Estate Broker board exam results

Those awaiting results of February 2016 Real Estate Broker board exam can find here the full list of passers, top 10 (topnotchers), top performing schools and performance of schools as the Profession…

28 Feb 2016

LOOK: Hackers deface UST hospital website, urges probe vs. OB-Gyn resident

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - Hackers group called '<a rel='nofollow' href="https://www.facebook.com/www.globalsec.hacks.ph" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Global Security Hackers</a>' has defaced the website of the University of Santo Tomas Hospital in protest against one of its doctors due to alleged refusal of woman in labor that resulted to the tragic death of her baby.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3g3ZhFVSyD7xK3lP1Nhb5qmWAbLbXbt7bQfB28InXNDUFoAic-7sPDEBJpg572ds2RGJ-5b1RlSV-80Aw2G4iUD7hOtavNmPctcF9PgRFsm-yJewzNal-QK2oThhlso31kyAWk7f2YSyg/s1600/hackers-deface-ust-hospital-website.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hackers deface UST hospital website, urges probe vs. OB-Gyn resident" border="0" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3g3ZhFVSyD7xK3lP1Nhb5qmWAbLbXbt7bQfB28InXNDUFoAic-7sPDEBJpg572ds2RGJ-5b1RlSV-80Aw2G4iUD7hOtavNmPctcF9PgRFsm-yJewzNal-QK2oThhlso31kyAWk7f2YSyg/s640/hackers-deface-ust-hospital-website.jpg" title="Hackers deface UST hospital website, urges probe vs. OB-Gyn resident" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />"Ang pangyayaring ito ay pumukaw sa aming attention. Napakamali ng iyong ginawa Dra. Sahagun. Sumumpa ka sa iyong tungkulin para magligtas ng Buhay, Hindi Unahin ang Pera. Isa itong malaking paglabag sa iyong Sinumpaang Tungkulin at Hindi namin ito hahayaan na mabale wala lang. Ito rin ay isang mensahe sa ating kinauukulan na Magsagawa ng imbestigasyon sa pangyayaring ito. Kami ay taimtim na nakikiramay sa mga naulila," the hackers group said.<br /><br />The hackers were referring to Dr. Anna Liezel Sahagun who allegedly denied Siarra Pelayo, who was about to give birth to her second child last February 19. Pelayo and her husband Andrew purportedly could not pay the required deposit of P20,000.<br /><br />READ: <a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/02/baby-dies-hospital-refused-admission-of-mother-in-labor.html">Baby tragically dies after ob-gyne reportedly refused admission of mother in labor</a><br /><br />"Ang tao kayang gumawa ng pera, ngunit ang pera hindi kayang makagawa ng panibagong buhay," hackers added.<br /><br />In an interview with the Dr. Willie Ong, Siarra claimed that after being refused by Sahagun, she rushed to the Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center, but was also not accepted because the lack of vacant incubator at the public hospital.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eVpNaNZ8GqY" width="560"></iframe></center><br />The couple claimed that upon returning to the UST Hospital, they begged again but they were still allegedly refused to be accepted. Their baby died upon their transfer to East Avenue Medical Center in Quezon City.<br /><br />Their awful story went viral and received mixed reactions on social media recently with some even defended Sahagun against the criticisms against her.<br /><br />READ: <a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/02/physician-reveals-reasons-ust-ob-gyne-denied-admission-pregnant-woman.html">Physician reveals reasons why UST OB-Gyn resident denied admission of pregnant woman</a><br /><br />Sahagun and the UST hospital have yet to release their statement on the accusation of the Pelayos.</div>

LOOK: Hackers deface UST hospital website, urges probe vs. OB-Gyn resident

MANILA, Philippines - Hackers group called 'Global Security Hackers' has defaced the website of the University of Santo Tomas Hospital in protest against one of its doctors due to alleged refusal of …

27 Feb 2016

List of Passers: PUPCET Results AY 2016-2017 release online

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) College Entrance Test (PUPCET) results for academic year AY 2016-2017 will be officially released online expected this March 2016. The complete list of passers and waitlisters are available on this page soon.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF-12XuJvvE8QFCZW_dPkWBhgHMSaghbSANqExXBUazql-lKZm8iWB7rXbs7qytnWlI3wJs2kIO3Oxhtxw2FVHKNH_9TSZhqCZxiuIK-zApSxsWcdgctjXbeqJDWCCvZ1cvlYtkJT_JVFG/s1600/pupcet-results-2016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="List of Passers: PUPCET Results AY 2016-2017 release online" border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF-12XuJvvE8QFCZW_dPkWBhgHMSaghbSANqExXBUazql-lKZm8iWB7rXbs7qytnWlI3wJs2kIO3Oxhtxw2FVHKNH_9TSZhqCZxiuIK-zApSxsWcdgctjXbeqJDWCCvZ1cvlYtkJT_JVFG/s640/pupcet-results-2016.jpg" title="List of Passers: PUPCET Results AY 2016-2017 release online" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />PUPCET was conducted in Sta. Mesa, Manila on Saturday, December 5, 2015 (first batch) and on February 13, 2016 for the second batch of examinees.<br /><br />For SY 2016-2017, a decline in number of high school graduates who took the exams is expected due to the implementation of senior HS as part of the K-12 Program.<br /><br /><b>Here's the Alphabetical List of Passers for PUPCET 2016 Qualified for Admission in PUP Sta. Mesa, Manila for the First Semester Academic Year 2016-2017</b> (Check out page for the updates):<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>PUPCET 2016 List of Passers (A-Z)</li><li>PUPCET 2016 Waiting List</li></ul><b><br /></b><b>List of Successful PUP College of Law Entrance Examination (PUPCLEE) Applicants</b><br /><b>Examination Date: January 16, 2016</b><br /><br />AGUILA, KIRSTEN SIBUG    88060<br />ALONZO, ALVIN CARULLO    88080<br />ALONZO, EYMARIE JULIA ANTONIO    88007<br />AQUINO, BIANCA DENISSE CHAN    88020<br />AQUINO, CARLA JOY ESTANDIAN    88051<br />ARENGA JR., ROMULO UMALI    88048<br />ARTIENDA, JULIE DIANE ATAOP    88017<br />BARANGTAY, CARLO NIEL PUERTOLLANO    88038<br />BERJA, NICODEMUS NAPOD    88071<br />BURAGA, IRISH LANIOG    88002<br />BUSTAMANTE, BERNADETTE SANTOS    88059<br />CABALO, CHLOE MAY CONDE    88032<br />CABINO, JOVEN FERNANDEZ    88090<br />CABUENOS, BENITO GARCIA    88014<br />CABULA, ALYSSA CALAGOS    88109<br />CAMANIAN, PAULO ROMMEL YUZON    88005<br />CASTILLO, FRANCHESCA ROSE SURTIDA    88079<br />CATALAN, EULOGIO JR TOBONGBANWA    88045<br />CLARIN, AVILLARDO VIDAL    88008<br />CODINERA, LEONEL REUBAL    88018<br />CORTEZ, JUNALYN PLAZA    88009<br />DE LOS SANTOS, KRISTINE BARILLO    88066<br />DELA FUENTE, ELISA    88105<br />DELGADO, MARRY CRIS FLORENTINO    88012<br />DELOS SANTOS, HANNAH MARIE STACEY SENGCO    88094<br />DIRAIN, MIGUEL ANGELO BITLON    88093<br />EIJANSANTOS, RYAN HORTILANO    88015<br />ETING, PETER PAUL DELOY    88076<br />FERNANDEZ, MA. ANGELIQUE BAYRON    88083<br />FERRER, MICHAEL DANIEL AGUILA    88056<br />FRANCISCO, PATRICIA BERTULFO    88023<br />GAMUZARAN, JOEBIE GRACE HOLLERO    88058<br />GUIHAMA, JEANZEI IGAYAC    88046<br />GULAM, RUEDIVIE ANN HUGAL    88037<br />HILOMEN, MARIA ANGIELA DATUIN    88016<br />HONG, ADA MAE GAVERIA    88068<br />IGNACIO, REICELENE JOY NG    88087<br />IRLANDEZ, GERARDO    88003<br />JAPAY, JAN-NERE CUARES    88054<br />JAREÑO, JOSHUA MARI ATIENZA    88019<br />JAREÑO, MICHAEL TIMOTHY PROCESO LLAMAZARES    88115<br />LANTIN, JOHN LESTER CASIPIT    88072<br />LAVISTE, CHRISTOPHER PUDADERA    88117<br />LAWAS, GERALD NIÑO RUIZ    88114<br />LI, IAN CARLO GARCIA    88112<br />LIBA, RYAN TAYONA    88034<br />LIM, DEAN CARLO ABIAD    88035<br />LOBAS, SHELA LUBBUI    88013<br />LOPEZ, VANEZA DIMIAG    88033<br />LOURON, RODEL ANGURING    88004<br />LUMAGBAS, MHELENE MENESES    88096<br />LUPANGO, MARK JOSEPH CENABRE    88025<br />MACATO, WALTER MANABAT    88084<br />MAESTRE, ROBERT MOISES PLATON    88027<br />MAGONLES, CARLO JOHN LEE    88102<br />MAMARADLO, MAURINE JEAN CORPUZ    88061<br />MARTINEZ, MA. LOURELLA MADRIDEJO    88073<br />MEGIO, JOAN ESCUREL    88063<br />MOISES, ANGELO RICO TIRA    88095<br />MONES, CATHERINE PASCUA    88062<br />MUGAS, DAISY MAE APOSTOL    88108<br />OBLIGADO, AVELARDO CODILAN    88042<br />PADILLA, JOANA LIZA SANTOS    88057<br />PAGTALUNAN, MELISSA KYLE    88074<br />PASION, GRACE MYRTLE TARUC    88026<br />PAYUMO, JEFRY SANTOR    88070<br />PERANTE, NOEMI FLORES    88075<br />PORTUGUEZA, KIRSTEN CAPARAL    88021<br />REYES, ANN MARGARETH ABRAHAM    88043<br />SALAR, MARY ANNE AQUINO    88047<br />SALLES, ED AL RENZI BERGANTIN    88113<br />SAMPANI, ROGER TUTANIA    88052<br />SIMBAHON, AILEMAE DELOS TRINO    88110<br />SO, FREDERICK QUIMING    88036<br />SUPAN, FATIMA MARCOS    88101<br />TABIGNE, ANGELIQUE QUILLANO    88065<br />TANDO, AMPARO    88049<br />TRINIDAD, GEORGIA MAE SANTOS    88013<br />UDAH, MADZNI ARASAIN    88067<br />VALENZUELA, ROJOHN MESIERA    88081<br />WHITESIDE, JOSE MARI QUILINGUIN    88069<br /><br /><br />The following PUP Branches are now accepting online application for their College Entrance Test (PUPCET) for the First Semester, Academic Year 2016-2017: Parañaque City (for Parañaque residents only),  Quezon City, Taguig City, Bataan, Calauan, Laguna and Sto. Tomas, Batangas. Interested applicants may <a rel='nofollow' href="https://www.pup.edu.ph/iapply/pupcet.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">apply online</a>.<br /><br />Note that each campus has an allotted specific date to show the list of its successful examinees. Confirmation of slot and schedule of application are done through the university's website, and failure to confirm slot may result in the cancellation of admission to the campus.<br /><br />The University advised examinees to call the PUP Admission Services hotlines (+63 2) 335-1798 to 99) and (+63 2) 335-1797 for PUP Branches and Campuses for other inquiries or question about the PUP College Entrance Test.<br /><br />The entrance exam in PUP, conducted annually screens high school student or a high school graduate whose academic performance is above-average and has a good moral character. Those who are qualified in the PUP College Entrance Test (PUPCET) based on the cut-off score for the upcoming school year are the following: graduating high school students of the current year with a General Average of at least 82% or higher in first three (3) years in high school or High school graduates with General Weighted Average of 82% or higher in the first three (3) years in high school and with a General Average of 82% in the Fourth Year and and have not enrolled in any diploma/degree program immediately after high school graduation.<br /><br />The country's first polytechnic and largest university is using PUP iApply website for the application. An applicant is only allowed to apply and take the PUPCET in one campus and only once in an academic year.<br /><br />The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) is a government educational institution governed by Republic Act Number 8292 known as the Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations contained in the Commission on Higher Education Memorandum Circular No. 4, series 1997. PUP is one of the country's highly competent educational institutions. The PUP Community is composed of the Board of Regents, University Officials, Administrative and Academic Personnel, Students, various Organizations, and the Alumni.<br /><br />The University is committed in giving qualified and talented individuals access to quality and responsive education to support them in the achievement of their dreams and improvement of their lives.</div>

List of Passers: PUPCET Results AY 2016-2017 release online

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) College Entrance Test (PUPCET) results for academic year AY 2016-2017 will be officially released online expected this March 2016. The complete list…

27 Feb 2016

Global FC blanks Loyola Meralco Sparks FC, 2-0

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - There’s no stopping two-time United Football League (UFL) Champion GLOBAL Football Club (FC) now.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXQMzzx9TEDvpqJINRkqyR3tvVyFME__qVx8LG55sLtwIo0aPDAg6X8NmWu-6UdsHsYJw7ajTAshbiIOwSxV9p12NIW-NWw2pALic0Po5yUdwB4oumPEbFjjicZuY2OJwrIpenL-UBXJP/s1600/global-fc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Global FC vs. Loyola Meralco FC" border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXQMzzx9TEDvpqJINRkqyR3tvVyFME__qVx8LG55sLtwIo0aPDAg6X8NmWu-6UdsHsYJw7ajTAshbiIOwSxV9p12NIW-NWw2pALic0Po5yUdwB4oumPEbFjjicZuY2OJwrIpenL-UBXJP/s640/global-fc.jpg" title="Global FC vs. Loyola Meralco FC" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Global FC vs. Loyola Meralco FC. Photo Credit: UFL</td></tr></tbody></table>Loyola Meralco Sparks FC saw a formidable opponent in GLOBAL FC last Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Rizal Memorial Stadium as GLOBAL FC blanked Loyola FC, with a 2-0 score. <br /><br />The Saturday night crowd at Rizal Memorial Stadium saw players Omid Nazari and Arthur Kouassi contributing 1 goal each in behalf of the Leyte-based team.<br /><br />First goal was by Arthur Kouassi, during the 42nd minute of the first half of the match, while the 2nd goal taking place at the 2nd half of the match.<br /><br />Omid Nazari, who became a marked man after his hat trick during GLOBAL FC’s UFL opening game against Pasargad FC, was named Man of the Match.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: 2016 UFL Cup Highlights - Loyola Meralco Sparks FC vs Global FC (HD Video)</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5FasbSywd00" width="560"></iframe></center><br />Coach Leigh Manson says,“On Thursday we will have the Ceres game, which is obviously the most challenging among the recent games we’ve had. We are not yet where we should be, but I think slowly, we are gaining momentum which is good.  I think with Ceres next week we probably have to go higher (take it a notch higher).  But when we play against each other, I think you’ll find that the teams lift themselves because there’ll be a lot of Azkals players, playing against each other, they know each other very well and nobody wants to lose that game.”<br /><br />“GLOBAL FC fans are also encouraged to root for their team this Thursday, March 3.  There is nothing like a stadium full of screaming fans”, Coach Manson adds.<br /><br />GLOBAL FC vs. Ceres FC takes place on March 3, Thursday, 8:30 p.m. at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.</div>

Global FC blanks Loyola Meralco Sparks FC, 2-0

MANILA, Philippines - There’s no stopping two-time United Football League (UFL) Champion GLOBAL Football Club (FC) now.Global FC vs. Loyola Meralco FC. Photo Credit: UFLLoyola Meralco Sparks FC saw a…

27 Feb 2016

VIDEO: Marina Lin sings "Hawak Kamay" on I Love OPM

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - Marina Lin from Thailand wowed the judges on her rendition of "Hawak Kamay" in the Stage 1 of  ABS-CBN's newest reality music competition "I Love OPM" on Saturday, February 27, 2016.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikQiZLIznVQXnekhdnyyqfwdROM6lLM8pPnCeB-4FXeLOocII7T0XU8mL4Lu2xWSAcE5p0cd-d4GlH9pLWDtBcZDfX7sVLvcpClSyJpUp51kcQj6Ua2Zc1QCe_qQUI7ikq0hoQjJ8Dc-Ml/s1600/marina-lin-hawak-kamay-video.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Marina Lin sings "Hawak Kamay" on I Love OPM" border="0" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikQiZLIznVQXnekhdnyyqfwdROM6lLM8pPnCeB-4FXeLOocII7T0XU8mL4Lu2xWSAcE5p0cd-d4GlH9pLWDtBcZDfX7sVLvcpClSyJpUp51kcQj6Ua2Zc1QCe_qQUI7ikq0hoQjJ8Dc-Ml/s640/marina-lin-hawak-kamay-video.JPG" title="Marina Lin sings "Hawak Kamay" on I Love OPM" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />"Ang sarap pakinggang ng boses mo. Binigyan mo ng ibang timpla ang 'Hawak Kamay' ni Yeng Constantino," judge Toni Gonzaga commented.<br /><br />"That kind of music and singing. We want to hear more of that kind of genre," judge Lani Misalucha said.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: I Love OPM: Marina Lin  -"Hawak Kamay" by Yeng Constantino (Video courtesy of ABS-CBN)</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MTOaVmFrRi0" width="560"></iframe></center><br />Marina is a Youtube star with 17,498 subscribers and her videos collectively garnered a total of 1,601,025 views as of press time.<br /><br />Among her popular covers are Colbie Caillat's "Try" and Sam Smith's "Stay With Me."<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NNXiVuzPrsk" width="560"></iframe></center><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/f7mr_5O_0t8" width="560"></iframe></center><br />Hosted by Anne Curtis and comedian Eric Nicolas, "I Love OPM" airs every Saturdays after "Maalala Mo Kaya." The contest will shine the spotlight on foreigners who can fluently sing local songs.</div>

VIDEO: Marina Lin sings "Hawak Kamay" on I Love OPM

MANILA, Philippines - Marina Lin from Thailand wowed the judges on her rendition of "Hawak Kamay" in the Stage 1 of ABS-CBN's newest reality music competition "I Love OPM" on Saturday, February 27, …

27 Feb 2016

VIDEO: Yohan Hwang sings "Ako'y Sayo At Ika'y Akin" on I Love OPM

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - Korean TouriStar Yohan Hwang sang Daniel Padilla hit song "Ako'y Sayo At Ika'y Akin" on ABS-CBN's reality music competition "I Love OPM" on Saturday, February 27, 2016.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFYgzidQ7zCQcQVktaxgMkragm_4KIoY-a-BYuDvUTALjyI7Bv_2XdWNU9jE6y-o4KYKK9fDsPax28dq06q0KZBl8IHycXToQZWWTq9WEItN4bcIbgYiC9d06v_AsZdmenG2aFt_FaXZLu/s1600/yohan-hwang-iloveopm.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Yohan Hwang sings "Ako'y Sayo At Ika'y Akin" on I Love OPM" border="0" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFYgzidQ7zCQcQVktaxgMkragm_4KIoY-a-BYuDvUTALjyI7Bv_2XdWNU9jE6y-o4KYKK9fDsPax28dq06q0KZBl8IHycXToQZWWTq9WEItN4bcIbgYiC9d06v_AsZdmenG2aFt_FaXZLu/s640/yohan-hwang-iloveopm.JPG" title="Yohan Hwang sings "Ako'y Sayo At Ika'y Akin" on I Love OPM" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />The judges called "Himig-gration Officer" gave Yohan an 'APPROVED' rating which means he will continue his journey on the competition.<br /><br />"Ang perfect ng diction mo sa Tagalog! Toni told the De La Salle University student Yohan.<br /><br />"You are a star!," judge Martin Nievera said.<br /><br />"Hindi ka lang K-Pop! K-cute pa," judge Lani Misalucha commented.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: I Love OPM: Yohan Hwang -"Ako'y Sayo At Ika'y Akin" by Daniel Padilla (Video courtesy of ABS-CBN)</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mhIgnU7jHfw" width="560"></iframe></center><br />Meanwhile, here's the video of his preparation for the I Love OPM audition.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wDH1yU__uNU" width="560"></iframe></center><br /><br />Hosted by Anne Curtis and comedian Eric Nicolas, "I Love OPM" airs every Saturdays after "Maalala Mo Kaya." The contest will shine the spotlight on foreigners who can fluently sing local songs.<br /><br />Did you like Yohan's I Love OPM's performance? Express your thoughts in the comment section below.</div>

VIDEO: Yohan Hwang sings "Ako'y Sayo At Ika'y Akin" on I Love OPM

MANILA, Philippines - Korean TouriStar Yohan Hwang sang Daniel Padilla hit song "Ako'y Sayo At Ika'y Akin" on ABS-CBN's reality music competition "I Love OPM" on Saturday, February 27, 2016.The judge…

27 Feb 2016

VIDEO: 'Power Impact' gets Golden Buzzer from Vice Ganda on PGT

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - 'Power Impact' dance group act received the third 'golden buzzer' on Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) Season 5 during the sixth week of auditions on Saturday, February 27, 2016.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAjkhe3-fPTgAbytz4WXlJnI7YPFsdzhUlmKhrAbAVc3J7XsMc2ulVDn8OQhY3u6vavuVp-QMGoI95FnwkSS-t-8tJmSqOSV93zYizjwFeXiyG6cVNYUhroAXeLDxgrLKKH75RiHLFQ4nD/s1600/Power-impact-pgt5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="VIDEO: 'Power Impact' gets Golden Buzzer from Vice Ganda on PGT" border="0" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAjkhe3-fPTgAbytz4WXlJnI7YPFsdzhUlmKhrAbAVc3J7XsMc2ulVDn8OQhY3u6vavuVp-QMGoI95FnwkSS-t-8tJmSqOSV93zYizjwFeXiyG6cVNYUhroAXeLDxgrLKKH75RiHLFQ4nD/s640/Power-impact-pgt5.JPG" title="VIDEO: 'Power Impact' gets Golden Buzzer from Vice Ganda on PGT" width="560" /></a></div><br />Comedian and PGT judge Vice Ganda pressed the 'golden buzzer' to send them directly to the live semi-finals.<br /><br />"Ginto na 'yung tumutulo diyan, hindi na dugo," Vice Ganda commented after one of the members of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) -Sta. Mesa dance group got minor injury during the performance.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: Pilipinas Got Talent Season 5 Auditions: Power Impact (updating for the video courtesy of ABS-CBN)</b><div><br /></div><div><i>Refresh page for the update.</i><br /><br />Some netizens were amazed of  Power Impact's dance moves:<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">Professional it is! The show must go on. Galing galing Power Impact Dancers! <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PGT5Astig?src=hash">#PGT5Astig</a></div>— FEARLESS ™ (@JoyceObrii) <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/JoyceObrii/status/703546666469601280">February 27, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="tl">Galing nung mga Dancers. The show must go on. Sa lahat ng nagolden buzzer, sila lang ang deserving promise <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PGT5Astig?src=hash">#PGT5Astig</a></div>— marj manaig calma (@marjmanaigcalma) <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/marjmanaigcalma/status/703546173932462080">February 27, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">Golden Buzzer!!! ! Worth it. 👍👍👍 Extra ingat nalang next time. <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PGT5GoldenBuzzer?src=hash">#PGT5GoldenBuzzer</a> <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PGT5Astig?src=hash">#PGT5Astig</a></div>— Maria Labajo (@IamMariaLabajo) <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/IamMariaLabajo/status/703546194694254592">February 27, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="tl">grabe!!! nag goosebumps ako sa golden buzzer!!!!!!!!!! wow!!!!! <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PGT5Astig?src=hash">#PGT5Astig</a></div>— Mariel T. Padilla (@marieltpadilla) <a rel='nofollow' href="https://twitter.com/marieltpadilla/status/703544388522086404">February 27, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />In May 2015, Power Impact Dancers were finalist at the Philippine Hip Hop Dance competition. They also edged out talented groups from nine other schools in the college category of Jump In Dance-Off 3 grand finals last November.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FD2bqPUV13s" width="560"></iframe></center><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0MNu7jyXh2c" width="560"></iframe></center><br />On this season, each judge is allowed to press the buzzer only once during the whole duration of the auditions. <br /><br />Another dance act of '<a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/01/video-power-duo-gets-first-golden-buzzer-on-pilipinas-got-talent-pgt5.html">Power Duo</a>' got the first golden buzzer (January 24).  Flair bartending couple called '<a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/02/flair-bartending-couple-liquid-concepts-gets-second-golden-buzzers-pgt.html">Liquid Concepts</a>' was next to receive the precious element of the show.<br /><br />Did you like 'Power Impact' performance? Express your thoughts in the comment section below.</div></div>

VIDEO: 'Power Impact' gets Golden Buzzer from Vice Ganda on PGT

MANILA, Philippines - 'Power Impact' dance group act received the third 'golden buzzer' on Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) Season 5 during the sixth week of auditions on Saturday, February 27, 2016.Comedi…

27 Feb 2016

LOOK: “Chopsuey men” sweep social media by storm

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines- If you think you’ve had enough of Jeyrick Sigmaton, more popularly known as “carrot man, you’ve got other “fruits and vegetables” to choose from.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1NTvkJv4yDjnC0lO35ziuTOl85FcJHpGMm3fHdCe5dlpn7ZG1jbwNpHR1TukVWSbO7Q2WNTmeejmjDHgozaiqEnvy8mrSgU4TcLlmWcHAmWFI7J0lbag5WP-XP0zeKXstueMha8V9CtAe/s1600/chopsuey-men.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Meet the “Chopsuey Men”: Carrot Man, Cabbage Man and Strawberry Man" border="0" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1NTvkJv4yDjnC0lO35ziuTOl85FcJHpGMm3fHdCe5dlpn7ZG1jbwNpHR1TukVWSbO7Q2WNTmeejmjDHgozaiqEnvy8mrSgU4TcLlmWcHAmWFI7J0lbag5WP-XP0zeKXstueMha8V9CtAe/s640/chopsuey-men.png" title="Meet the “Chopsuey Men”: Carrot Man, Cabbage Man and Strawberry Man" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meet the “Chopsuey Men”: Carrot Man, Cabbage Man and Strawberry Man</td></tr></tbody></table>Early this week, Sigmaton, a 21-year-old charming farmer from Mountain Province, gained online fame after his photos captured by bakeshop owner Edwina Bandong went viral on Facebook. Filipino netizens can’t help but go crazy over the “ridiculously photogenic” carrot man whom they compared to Korean actor Jang Geun Suk and former Pinoy celebrity Hero Angeles. Because of his unexpected popularity, Sigmaton has been featured in several local TV news and and even on international websites.<br /><br /><center><div id="fb-root"></div><script>(function(d, s, id) {  var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];  if (d.getElementById(id)) return;  js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;  js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3";  fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/edwina.bandong/posts/10204098747989327" data-width="500"><div class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/edwina.bandong/posts/10204098747989327">carrot man !!!!! 118 shares na<br />Posted by <a rel='nofollow' href="https://www.facebook.com/edwina.bandong">Edwina T. Bandong</a> on <a rel='nofollow' href="https://www.facebook.com/edwina.bandong/posts/10204098747989327">Thursday, February 18, 2016</a></blockquote></div></div></center><br />Carrot man’s ruggedly handsome looks has actually inspired several netizens to share photos of other good-looking farmers from several parts of the Philippines.<br /><br />Neil Galuten Matchok a.k.a. “Cabbage Man” has become the latest social media cutie after his sister Amy Galuten Matchok-Pandoyos posted photos of him harvesting cabbage in Mountain Province. Cabbage man’s puppy dog eyes seemed to have captured the interest of the online world. In fact, he has already been featured in several websites.<br /><br /><center><div id="fb-root"></div><script>(function(d, s, id) {  var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];  if (d.getElementById(id)) return;  js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;  js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3";  fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/amy.matchok/posts/954596851283008" data-width="500"><div class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/amy.matchok/posts/954596851283008">mEET THE 'cABbage man ' KANU Abe he he..#icada balili mankayan benguet+  Guinaang Bontoc Mt.province#proudifarmer# my...<br />Posted by <a rel='nofollow' href="https://www.facebook.com/amy.matchok">Amy Galuten Matchok-Pandoyos</a> on <a rel='nofollow' href="https://www.facebook.com/amy.matchok/posts/954596851283008">Monday, February 22, 2016</a></blockquote></div></div></center><br />A handsome Igorot farmer is currently getting quite an attention on social media for an obvious reason: his irresistible body. Although he has not been identified, netizens have dubbed him as the “strawberry man” after seeing a photo of him plowing a strawberry field at La Trinidad Benguet. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX9uXviC0jt7E_3vMxaMxTUKoQ-gbBsMOxVGsrvuNz1AElprYFZ8uuVDFGf3XhzaWHL7DayDYDKmcD1gX7TLS_myFZcgOeu7pzKdaAf_5P9mO6EcWo97K9-bpXQNi62sO3OwmcDQedwRXP/s1600/strawberry-man-baguio.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Newest internet sensation 'Strawberry Man.'" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX9uXviC0jt7E_3vMxaMxTUKoQ-gbBsMOxVGsrvuNz1AElprYFZ8uuVDFGf3XhzaWHL7DayDYDKmcD1gX7TLS_myFZcgOeu7pzKdaAf_5P9mO6EcWo97K9-bpXQNi62sO3OwmcDQedwRXP/s640/strawberry-man-baguio.jpg" title="Newest internet sensation 'Strawberry Man.'" width="456" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Newest internet sensation 'Strawberry Man.' PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook/ Salve Mordeno</td></tr></tbody></table>With several vegetables and fruit farmers gaining online attention these days, netizens have created a group name for them: “chopsuey men”.<br /><br />On Thursday, February 25, a post by the Facebook page Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (One at Heart, Jessica Soho) revealed that they were able to get an exclusive interview with Sigmaton after a day of searching. Apparently, Sigmaton was surprised to learn about his unexpected online popularity since they didn’t have signal at their area. Carrot man will be featured at the said show on Sunday, February 28. <b><i>-Mini/The Summit Express</i></b></div>

LOOK: “Chopsuey men” sweep social media by storm

MANILA, Philippines- If you think you’ve had enough of Jeyrick Sigmaton, more popularly known as “carrot man, you’ve got other “fruits and vegetables” to choose from.Meet the “Chopsuey Men”: Carrot Ma…

27 Feb 2016

DepEd announces 2015-2016 ALS Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Test Schedule

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - The Department of Education (DepEd) announces the schedule of the 2015-2016 Alternative Learning System Accreditation and Equivalency (ALS A&E) Test.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLcLLoS__2EFz6aPF15FMUZ9gVkM839034SWzNru8O9wmS9a4FSGwnAkqKqgyHbQa5pulnICHev1QNKQ7IjcEMKSXL_fVVw-Bgllzz_5ivgGvi8KfjTJoacluIDjNqK9HSWeUqW_XUcR1p/s1600/als-exam-2015-2016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="2015-2016 ALS Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Test Schedule" border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLcLLoS__2EFz6aPF15FMUZ9gVkM839034SWzNru8O9wmS9a4FSGwnAkqKqgyHbQa5pulnICHev1QNKQ7IjcEMKSXL_fVVw-Bgllzz_5ivgGvi8KfjTJoacluIDjNqK9HSWeUqW_XUcR1p/s640/als-exam-2015-2016.jpg" title="2015-2016 ALS Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Test Schedule" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />In an advisory on December 23, 2015, DepEd's Bureau of Alternative Learning System (BALS) announced that 2015 ALS A&E exam scheduled in January and February 2016 is hereby postponed to an indefinite date.<br /><br />Though BALS did not mention the reason for the postponement of exam, it said that the public shall be informed once new and final date is reached.<br /><br />Thousands of exam takers are hopeful that the new schedule will be soon. <br /><br />Note: The Summit Express will update this page for the 2015-2016 ALS test schedule once available.<br /><br />Meanwhile, those who want clarifications may contact BALS through the following:<br /><br />Bureau of Alternative Learning System (BALS)<br />3/F Mabini Bldg., DepEd Complex, Meralco Ave., Pasig City<br />(02) 635-5189 | 635-5188 | 635-5194 | 635-5193<br />Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm<br /><br />The ALS A&E Test, formerly known as the Non-formal Education A&E Test, is a paper and pencil test designed to measure the competencies of those who have neither attended nor finished elementary or secondary education in the formal school system.<br /><br />Passers of the A&E Test are given a certificate/diploma, bearing the Department of Education (DepEd) seal and the signature of the Secretary, certifying their competencies as comparable graduates of the formal school system. Passers are qualified to enroll in secondary and post-secondary schools.<br /><br />In 2014, a total of 84,785 successfully hurdled the exam nationwide. Results were announced in May 2015 or four months after the last day of scheduled examinations.<br />Follow Us on our social media channels  - Facebook and Twitter to receive updates and results of ALS A&E tests. Bookmark this page now or subscribe to our e-mail list.</div>

DepEd announces 2015-2016 ALS Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Test Schedule

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Education (DepEd) announces the schedule of the 2015-2016 Alternative Learning System Accreditation and Equivalency (ALS A&E) Test.In an advisory on December 2…

27 Feb 2016

List of Passers: February 2016 Geologist board exam results

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Those awaiting results of the February 2016 Geologist board exam can find here the full list of passers, top 10 (topnotchers), top performing schools and performance of schools as the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board of Geology officially released the results in few working days after the exam.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3jRb8kHAOLSQAIi3Bik13dDnHGqtysKYbsqMSmXN4r-GAX0QsjULtCHGt8xrbvC4JVLlfpph67ZCjGfiL6Wol6LSkXszqcnvjXjESAE-8e3FDh2qH65cPN4_lv8SBRsVHfqmjrwpFUsBc/s1600/geologist-board-exam-results-2016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="February 2016 Geologist board exam results" border="0" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3jRb8kHAOLSQAIi3Bik13dDnHGqtysKYbsqMSmXN4r-GAX0QsjULtCHGt8xrbvC4JVLlfpph67ZCjGfiL6Wol6LSkXszqcnvjXjESAE-8e3FDh2qH65cPN4_lv8SBRsVHfqmjrwpFUsBc/s640/geologist-board-exam-results-2016.jpg" title="February 2016 Geologist board exam results" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />The first Geologist board exam this 2016 was conducted in Manila. It was originally scheduled in August 2015 but was postponed until the new board resolved the schedule to February 22-24.<br /><br />The members of the Board of Geology who gave the licensure examination are Rolando E. Peña, Chairman; Elmer B. Billedo and Francisco A. Navarro, Members. Peña and Billedo have sworn into their office on January 17.<br /><br /><b>Roll of Successful Examinees in the</b><br /><b>GEOLOGIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION</b><br />Held on FEBRUARY 22, 2016 & FF. DAYS<br />Released on MARCH 2016<br /><br /><i>Updating for the list of passers... </i><br /><br />Geologist examination covered the folllowing subjects: general geology (Day 1), petrology and mineralogy (Day 2) and applied geology (Day 3).<br /><br />Based on its original schedule (PRC resolution No. 2015-948), the <a rel='nofollow' href="http://www.prcboardnews.com/2016/02/prc-releases-february-2016-geologist-board-exam-results.html" target="_blank">target release date of Geologist licensure exam</a> is after 3-4 working days or on March 1 or 2, 2016.<br /><br />We advise examinees to monitor results starting Monday, February 29.<br /><br />In August 2014 exams, results were released online after 3 working days. PRC named a total of 125 out of 234 who have passed the Geologist examinations. University of the Philippines (UP) -Diliman was named top performing school with 98.18% or 54 out of 55 who have passed the tests.<br /><br />The Summit Express will update this page immediately once results are out online.<br /><br />Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or subscribe to our email list to receive more updates.</div>

List of Passers: February 2016 Geologist board exam results

Those awaiting results of the February 2016 Geologist board exam can find here the full list of passers, top 10 (topnotchers), top performing schools and performance of schools as the Professional Reg…

26 Feb 2016

Physician reveals reasons why UST OB-Gyn resident denied admission of pregnant woman

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - A physician has decided to address the controversy that has hounded a doctor at the University of Sto. Tomas (UST) hospital.<br /><br /><a rel='nofollow' href="https://web.facebook.com/dakydoc?fref=nf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. James Abraham Dacanay Malala</a>, a graduate of the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, has revealed several reasons as to why Dr. Ana Liezel Sahagun, an OB-Gyn resident of the said hospital, has denied the admission of a pregnant woman. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQNkdhJgif9575lsqhB6BPll4iMk84TiFLBZaFzrNYy4XUUi3Op7sjuzM4bXinVFM0sJflHt64V7bjfARuuvwp2FIaJFXTzFu-KO-VK4aAhYL-Mjg0yr5IPf2AvSuz8eXXUFKC2-L6DSpo/s1600/UST-obgyne.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Dr. Ana Liezel Sahagun, an OB-Gyn resident UST" border="0" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQNkdhJgif9575lsqhB6BPll4iMk84TiFLBZaFzrNYy4XUUi3Op7sjuzM4bXinVFM0sJflHt64V7bjfARuuvwp2FIaJFXTzFu-KO-VK4aAhYL-Mjg0yr5IPf2AvSuz8eXXUFKC2-L6DSpo/s640/UST-obgyne.JPG" title="Dr. Ana Liezel Sahagun, an OB-Gyn resident UST" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Malala believes that his fellow doctor Sahagun was unfairly judged and wrongly accused because of viral social media post. PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook/Andrew Pelayo</td></tr></tbody></table>In a lengthy Facebook post that went viral this week, a certain Andrew Pelayo has accused  Sahagun of refusing to admit his pregnant wife who was in labor because they couldn’t afford to pay the downpayment. According to the grieving father, his child tragically died inside his wife’s womb because of Pelayo’s actions.<br /><br />READ: <a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/02/baby-dies-hospital-refused-admission-of-mother-in-labor.html">Baby tragically dies after ob-gyne reportedly refused admission of mother in labor</a><br /><br />Through a Facebook post, Malala explained why Sahagun was unfairly judged and wrongly accused by netizens. <br /><br />Stating that UST hospital is not a government or charity hospital, Malala said that the hospital is on cash basis and requires payment for procedures and medications. However, he mentioned that the doctor’s professional fee and room service fee are free of charge in the said hospital.<br /><br />Malala mentioned in his post that Sahagun is a resident physician of UST hospital who does not get professional fee and therefore, will not benefit from the patient’s money. The physician stressed that Sahagun was just following hospital protocols contrary to accusations that she is money-driven.<br /><br />The physician also revealed that the parents were advised to transfer to a hospital that can cater to their needs based on their capacity to pay early on after the Sahagun confirmed that the mother and the baby were stable. Malala questioned as to why the couple still returned to UST hospital.<br /><br />According to Malala, pregnancy or ongoing labor are considered a relatively non-emergency case when it comes to the financial aspect.<br /><br />“The patient and her husband should have at least saved enough money for 9months (7 months if premature) in preparation for childbirth (responsible parenthood). I am also curious if they have PhilHealth because being responsible to one’s health should at least invest on a PhilHealth benefit (the least of what our government can do),” Malala wrote. <br /><br />Malala believes that the country’s health care system may be blamed for such problems and that the people should have given the hospital or Sahagun the chance to explain their side first before making conclusions. <br /><br />“Social media posts and access to healthcare have things in common. Both “a right” & also “a responsibility,” Malala ended his post.<br /><br /><center><div id="fb-root"></div><script>(function(d, s, id) {  var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];  if (d.getElementById(id)) return;  js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;  js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3";  fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://web.facebook.com/dakydoc/posts/10208479413919934" data-width="500"><div class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><blockquote cite="https://web.facebook.com/dakydoc/posts/10208479413919934">Points to ponder after reading the recent viral FB post where a resident physician was judged and accused wrongly.1.)...<br />Posted by <a rel='nofollow' href="https://web.facebook.com/dakydoc">James Abraham Dacanay Malala</a> on <a rel='nofollow' href="https://web.facebook.com/dakydoc/posts/10208479413919934">Tuesday, February 23, 2016</a></blockquote></div></div></center><br /><b><i>-Mini/The Summit Express</i></b></div>

Physician reveals reasons why UST OB-Gyn resident denied admission of pregnant woman

MANILA, Philippines - A physician has decided to address the controversy that has hounded a doctor at the University of Sto. Tomas (UST) hospital.Dr. James Abraham Dacanay Malala, a graduate of the US…

26 Feb 2016

7 Reasons Why Filipinos Worldwide Crazy about JaDine's 'On The Wings of Love'

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - Since the James Reid and Nadine Lustre starrer premiered in August 2015, “On the Wings of Love” (OTWOL) ruled its timeslot and has made avid fans crazy for everything about the show and its lead stars specially on the recent sold out “Jadine In Love” concert.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmdvl24PEfBIloS7u8LJBube5N10HvHRq9BrwLUIeckQXbrvz-3f3vi3LDL4rJpg_2mSQcSRiRz0IGf0Gk0wT_Dd4wsvC48yQ-5x1-I3Z8e5SQX8K-ovByvU0hjd3Kc1daN800RPItGkFc/s1600/cleah-otwol.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="James, Nadine bring 'kilig' to OTWOListas" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmdvl24PEfBIloS7u8LJBube5N10HvHRq9BrwLUIeckQXbrvz-3f3vi3LDL4rJpg_2mSQcSRiRz0IGf0Gk0wT_Dd4wsvC48yQ-5x1-I3Z8e5SQX8K-ovByvU0hjd3Kc1daN800RPItGkFc/s640/cleah-otwol.jpg" title="James, Nadine bring 'kilig' to OTWOListas" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">James, Nadine bring 'kilig' to OTWOListas | Photo Credit: Twitter/jamsysupsup</td></tr></tbody></table>As the top-rating show comes to an end on Friday, February 26, here’s a look back on seven reasons that have made Filipinos of all ages worldwide fall crazy in love with the story of Clark (James) and Leah (Nadine) of OTWOL:<br /><br /><b>1. The Over-flowing 'kilig'</b><br /><br />Every night, OTWOListas get their daily dose of solid ‘kilig’ because of “On the Wings of Love.” Peppered with heart tugging ‘kilig’ moments of the main characters, fans in different countries express the happy emotions they feel on social media every time Clark and Leah have romantic, cheesy moments together.<br /><br />In fact, “On the Wings of Love” has been a top trending topic on Twitter every night. Conversations about the show effortlessly generate thousands and at times, millions of tweets in a night –a proof of how fans are going wild with every episode, especially when Clark and Leah share sweet kisses.<br /><br />But the most loved ‘kilig’ scene so far is The Most Approved Kiss episode which garnered the most positive feedback from fans, according to the “On the Wings of Love” creative team. The episode also thrilled celebrity fans of the show like Bianca Gonzalez, Myrtle Sarrosa, and John Lapus who took to Twitter to share their sentiments about the episode.<br /><br /><b>2. Hugot Lines</b><br /><br />“On The Wings of Love” has established itself as a melting pot of ‘hugot’ lines thanks to director Antoinette Jadaone who is known for relatable ‘hugot’ lines in blockbuster rom-com movies.<br /><br />Even in its pilot episode, the series already showcased a number of memorable ‘hugot’ lines that are now popular among OTWOListas.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg96-fhBAqmYkEptIhyphenhyphenQDkwWpknEnQ5wsUSmD6-nT7mX0-k02aDFe954WtK4mOuo6h2flbyxaatYZU9KBWgdON_Hk0wXy_lWaQz0o4K-GEcHzzNbQzeMPckleizLe157rLWS127pxwT1egN/s1600/2-HUGOT-LINES-OTWOL-LEAH-KAPAG-MAHAL-KA-BABALIKAN-KA-GIF.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hugot Lines OTWOL" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg96-fhBAqmYkEptIhyphenhyphenQDkwWpknEnQ5wsUSmD6-nT7mX0-k02aDFe954WtK4mOuo6h2flbyxaatYZU9KBWgdON_Hk0wXy_lWaQz0o4K-GEcHzzNbQzeMPckleizLe157rLWS127pxwT1egN/s640/2-HUGOT-LINES-OTWOL-LEAH-KAPAG-MAHAL-KA-BABALIKAN-KA-GIF.gif" title="Hugot Lines OTWOL" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Lines such as ‘kapag mahal ka, babalikan ka’ and ‘bakit hindi nila tayo maintindihan? Why do I have to let you go?’ are now frequently used and are part of the vocabulary of solid OTWOListas.<br /><br /><b>3. Heartbreaking Scenes</b><br /><br />Although “On The Wings of Love” is loaded with ‘kilig,’ it also has its share of heartbreaking scenes between Clark and Leah that had people talking about how they were an emotional wreck from shedding tears because of an episode.<br /><br />Among the heartbreaking scenes in the series that has captured the hearts of avid fans was Clark and Leah’s emotional breakup. The breakup scene featured the engaged couple exchanging heated remarks on Leah’s decision to take the job in Dubai to pay for the medical expenses of Tatang Sol (Joel Torre).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1BvV2HEunVk1nxE5iqkPNjc04W4o6TsAJfgr9mNlDLb0yG1MV6yAmwMRSY9fX9t9u1gLRaTIiX8Pt8n03Jcp8tpV5cHxkIYOomKVtzv4R9lkSFeex-Ls3ocg3n8Q_RnZ_pMmcgX4_KYVm/s1600/3-HEARTBREAKING-SCENES-DONT-LEAVE-ME-EPISODE-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Heartbreaking Scenes OTWOL" border="0" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1BvV2HEunVk1nxE5iqkPNjc04W4o6TsAJfgr9mNlDLb0yG1MV6yAmwMRSY9fX9t9u1gLRaTIiX8Pt8n03Jcp8tpV5cHxkIYOomKVtzv4R9lkSFeex-Ls3ocg3n8Q_RnZ_pMmcgX4_KYVm/s640/3-HEARTBREAKING-SCENES-DONT-LEAVE-ME-EPISODE-1.jpg" title="Heartbreaking Scenes OTWOL" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Another memorable heartbreaking scene that was shown earlier in the series was Clark rushing to the airport and begging Leah to stay in San Francisco after they professed their love for each other.<br /><br /><b>4. The Choice of Featured Love Songs</b><br /><br />Aside from the show’s official soundtrack sung by RnB queen Kyla, “On the Wings of Love” has featured OPM love songs that are now part of loyal viewers’ favorite music tracks. The love songs also enjoyed a boost in popularity since it was featured in “On the Wings of Love.”<br /><br />Erik Santos’ “Say You’ll Never Go” has turned into one of the requested love songs since it was used in the series, while the Carol Banawa original “Stay” performed by Daryl Ong, also became a hit and was even covered by online sensation and Kapamilya star Kristel Fulgar.<br /><br /><b>5.  Juan Miguel Severo's spoken word poetry</b><br /><br />“On the Wings of Love” has turned into a platform to promote other forms of art like spoken word poetry.<br /><br />Artist and playwright Juan Miguel Severo who plays Rico in the series, has now successfully penetrated the mainstream audience for his beautifully written pieces that turn viral online because of “On the Wings of Love.”<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOCesQBjfVbiC_nViWzNPyTL3_KYGckROwOBQbhrx5jA8mRnrtCp6DLruu3haZ4H2efku_Mxp_IYOsbqRfdxwkO0YlzMi8Gt8DbxplhQUkPALjmFpGKQVq465BwaHQDTezENj8TjZh8wdb/s1600/5-JUAN-MIGUEL-SEVEROS-SPOKEN-WORD-POETRY-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Juan Miguel Severo's spoken word poetry otwol" border="0" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOCesQBjfVbiC_nViWzNPyTL3_KYGckROwOBQbhrx5jA8mRnrtCp6DLruu3haZ4H2efku_Mxp_IYOsbqRfdxwkO0YlzMi8Gt8DbxplhQUkPALjmFpGKQVq465BwaHQDTezENj8TjZh8wdb/s640/5-JUAN-MIGUEL-SEVEROS-SPOKEN-WORD-POETRY-1.jpg" title="Juan Miguel Severo's spoken word poetry otwol" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />“Kapag Sinabi Kong Mahal Kita,” is one of Juan Miguel’s most iconic spoken word poetry that he performed in the hit series.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4MK3uZ70f6vnb_UktbIo2GZvLdrF9xnWAZwN6169NeIABHTFeQtyx8ouvM4Y2mF4nLATkFAVQh-uVXJX29YPlLnLLWOyyDFXDyb_KbeQiyPvE9MM1qAr3oiRqosuoGI7LTyhD_IV8RK4c/s1600/5-JUAN-MIGUEL-SEVEROS-SPOKEN-WORD-POETRY-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="“Kapag Sinabi Kong Mahal Kita,” OTWOL" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4MK3uZ70f6vnb_UktbIo2GZvLdrF9xnWAZwN6169NeIABHTFeQtyx8ouvM4Y2mF4nLATkFAVQh-uVXJX29YPlLnLLWOyyDFXDyb_KbeQiyPvE9MM1qAr3oiRqosuoGI7LTyhD_IV8RK4c/s640/5-JUAN-MIGUEL-SEVEROS-SPOKEN-WORD-POETRY-2.jpg" title="“Kapag Sinabi Kong Mahal Kita,” OTWOL" width="522" /></a></div><br /><br /><b>6. Amazing Cinematography</b><br /><br />ABS-CBN teleseryes are showcasing cinematic quality that is at par with the films they produce and this is evidenced in the cinematography of “On the Wings of Love.”<br /><br />OTWOListas have fallen in love with the masterful shots in key locations in California including the Golden Gate Bridge, Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe, the Palace of Fine Arts and even the scenic places in Ilocos and the Roxas Boulevard in the Philippines.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXbWGYqHj41ZYlwaGg813shH68vxTqibXHxs_JWDB5GVPZxH8aoaZSP8MK-nnYKMTjQ2VqdG2_QqrofTsLVJRin9kzlqzH6J_6CicjT6U_JbH73YPkeZetcLTRryzKmHEy3V8tCqOTsLoi/s1600/6-AMAZING-CINEMATOGRAPHY-GIF-1.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="OTWOL Nadine" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXbWGYqHj41ZYlwaGg813shH68vxTqibXHxs_JWDB5GVPZxH8aoaZSP8MK-nnYKMTjQ2VqdG2_QqrofTsLVJRin9kzlqzH6J_6CicjT6U_JbH73YPkeZetcLTRryzKmHEy3V8tCqOTsLoi/s640/6-AMAZING-CINEMATOGRAPHY-GIF-1.gif" title="OTWOL Nadine" width="560" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5zqXCyPmQThABXwl9HX07I_wm55LQLAy7iSR7LN28GV6EdXX84ZRw69rTM3x2wLzwaSzwvFhSA3L_T5fNAtWA6iz5ZEqrbqRn_iMhu6UPNP08vsWwCGRlb94wGDmpA1TascdW_GiWgEAe/s1600/6-AMAZING-CINEMATOGRAPHY-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="CLEAH OTWOL" border="0" height="578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5zqXCyPmQThABXwl9HX07I_wm55LQLAy7iSR7LN28GV6EdXX84ZRw69rTM3x2wLzwaSzwvFhSA3L_T5fNAtWA6iz5ZEqrbqRn_iMhu6UPNP08vsWwCGRlb94wGDmpA1TascdW_GiWgEAe/s640/6-AMAZING-CINEMATOGRAPHY-2.jpg" title="CLEAH OTWOL" width="560" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnpo6lBufZhjS9Kzq7WpKco-meYlREo4ZaJYhPOpFqcSfuEFM1P6ByytOQQ1sCkB46hGNTrT96aJ3NDBPlIz_oabaUdDbDsmzVFf-4XW51YkLeo3oiBizB5kX_vC-xZamGkEZ4gXvvGBZw/s1600/6-AMAZING-CINEMATOGRAPHY-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="CLEAH OTWOL" border="0" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnpo6lBufZhjS9Kzq7WpKco-meYlREo4ZaJYhPOpFqcSfuEFM1P6ByytOQQ1sCkB46hGNTrT96aJ3NDBPlIz_oabaUdDbDsmzVFf-4XW51YkLeo3oiBizB5kX_vC-xZamGkEZ4gXvvGBZw/s640/6-AMAZING-CINEMATOGRAPHY-3.jpg" title="CLEAH OTWOL" width="560" /></a></div><br /><b>7. Unforgettable behind the scenes in OTWOLISTA.com</b><br /><b><br /></b> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW3Ls5eMyKvEu9TWCc4m91Dfl9xfoO33iDKdL0sPRtVYGQV_HDgO-GKBLTFTqZOQLW9sH5jOEtsNSMwlZ_1Fjx1E-QLzavJImnbbYrwAirifmAOcjIFMYkDHgO-7h2vdW3_EyQ3khL52xv/s1600/UNFORGETTABLE-BEHIND-THE-SCENES-IN-OTWOLISTADOTCOM-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="unforgettable behind the scenes in OTWOLISTA.com" border="0" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW3Ls5eMyKvEu9TWCc4m91Dfl9xfoO33iDKdL0sPRtVYGQV_HDgO-GKBLTFTqZOQLW9sH5jOEtsNSMwlZ_1Fjx1E-QLzavJImnbbYrwAirifmAOcjIFMYkDHgO-7h2vdW3_EyQ3khL52xv/s640/UNFORGETTABLE-BEHIND-THE-SCENES-IN-OTWOLISTADOTCOM-1.jpg" title="unforgettable behind the scenes in OTWOLISTA.com" width="560" /></a></div><b><br /></b> <br />One of the unforgettable outtakes that was featured in otwolista.com was Clark and Jigs’ shirtless scene in front of Leah that has earned over 800,000 views when it was uploaded on Youtube.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQM1GAWPalasCdgr1K5bMTVHBuagTjRpLMFidbq2KAZDY3F8ffGpKpmOjW9NK1l6Pq3Pk0znR2P_JQD_s4Wd9jLkURRy0ba-BpMohIySAbpQpz-q-3Neqmkb0QWxbpjri7wsnL7ylW19HI/s1600/UNFORGETTABLE-BEHIND-THE-SCENES-IN-OTWOLISTADOTCOM-2.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Clark and Jigs’ shirtless scene" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQM1GAWPalasCdgr1K5bMTVHBuagTjRpLMFidbq2KAZDY3F8ffGpKpmOjW9NK1l6Pq3Pk0znR2P_JQD_s4Wd9jLkURRy0ba-BpMohIySAbpQpz-q-3Neqmkb0QWxbpjri7wsnL7ylW19HI/s640/UNFORGETTABLE-BEHIND-THE-SCENES-IN-OTWOLISTADOTCOM-2.gif" title="Clark and Jigs’ shirtless scene" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Don’t miss the finale episode of “On the Wings of Love” on Friday (Feb 26) only on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl0Cf0I5I4h6kQyihE5OytRcwMs-kXKq5jG2sKzXMeKLZqW9iPUKyiQPLJK9eaqKwQovo5VkWaaNptmrKIxA3G_ABxoGoxs_iZHmMnQm9icDf3zLJ82fD3jh_jDbueOjMyFaG1N-Mm8rpk/s1600/OTWOL-FINALE-VIEWING-SKYCABLE-PPV-768x768.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="JaDine OTWOL" border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl0Cf0I5I4h6kQyihE5OytRcwMs-kXKq5jG2sKzXMeKLZqW9iPUKyiQPLJK9eaqKwQovo5VkWaaNptmrKIxA3G_ABxoGoxs_iZHmMnQm9icDf3zLJ82fD3jh_jDbueOjMyFaG1N-Mm8rpk/s640/OTWOL-FINALE-VIEWING-SKYCABLE-PPV-768x768.jpg" title="JaDine OTWOL" width="560" /></a></div><br /></div>

7 Reasons Why Filipinos Worldwide Crazy about JaDine's 'On The Wings of Love'

MANILA, Philippines - Since the James Reid and Nadine Lustre starrer premiered in August 2015, “On the Wings of Love” (OTWOL) ruled its timeslot and has made avid fans crazy for everything about the …

25 Feb 2016

IN PHOTOS: Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and S7 land in the Philippines

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - Coinciding with the <a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/02/samsung-launches-galaxy-s7-s7-edge-specs-pricing-philippines.html">global unveiling in Barcelona, Spain</a>, Samsung Electronics Philippines officially launched the new flagship devices Galaxy S7 edge and S7 on Monday at the Philippine leg of the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2016 event at the Samsung Hall in SM Aura Premier, Taguig City.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7iaHzYJHKfkVmz6h58bGwvfG7be72cmFwrMxjgEAsrR_YLJi2ZrjGzZ63PrfBJ7iysEj5tgHEv3ZGNZ-BdG-dsWhTMAbc049d2yEptVC5r3mKSvej7_cD8jZFNreu0i2r80BxJMeAW47u/s1600/soleen-heussaff-john-spainhour.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Solenn Heussaff and John Spainhour Samsung Galaxy S7" border="0" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7iaHzYJHKfkVmz6h58bGwvfG7be72cmFwrMxjgEAsrR_YLJi2ZrjGzZ63PrfBJ7iysEj5tgHEv3ZGNZ-BdG-dsWhTMAbc049d2yEptVC5r3mKSvej7_cD8jZFNreu0i2r80BxJMeAW47u/s640/soleen-heussaff-john-spainhour.jpg" title="Solenn Heussaff and John Spainhour Samsung Galaxy S7" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Long-time Samsung ambassador, Solenn Heussaff, is the face of the latest addition to the Samsung S line, the S7 edge and the S7. John Spainhour challenges the IP68 and water resistant feature of the Galaxy S7.</td></tr></tbody></table>Samsung Philippines also unveiled the much talked-about and highly-anticipated Gear VR virtual reality headset, and gave a sneak peek of the premium Gear S2 Classic in platinum and rose gold finish, giving the guests a triple treat of the expanded Samsung Galaxy ecosystem.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNvjuX13IroUpD1kppRTYhALaon80g1BIkIEr-Sr7xe-UBDZIut_S_T0Fn1yNdtcxStcIIin_lPfOSAzwGpdSbg_CAzejjCgQIA1DAO0yQRQBS7Dg9GRAwOcuV5pXyMlbXBcgZslpAtyBY/s1600/Samsung+ambassador%252C+Gino+Quillomar%252C+gets+his+hands+on+the+first+consumerized+virtual+reality+headset+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Samsung ambassador, Gino Quillomar Gear VR" border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNvjuX13IroUpD1kppRTYhALaon80g1BIkIEr-Sr7xe-UBDZIut_S_T0Fn1yNdtcxStcIIin_lPfOSAzwGpdSbg_CAzejjCgQIA1DAO0yQRQBS7Dg9GRAwOcuV5pXyMlbXBcgZslpAtyBY/s640/Samsung+ambassador%252C+Gino+Quillomar%252C+gets+his+hands+on+the+first+consumerized+virtual+reality+headset+.jpg" title="Samsung ambassador, Gino Quillomar Gear VR" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Samsung ambassador, Gino Quillomar, gets his hands on the first consumerized virtual reality headset</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd6D3m8P_iQ2IiK7G-OK3eeykX-sMIeoDgbL0ycJNc6BsucQXhHWaX_j1SPXSyIN7-aaWXnDyXwYT3AwsQ3etVdb59HYTwMrlZrfe1e6YizTRxIBGFza_d3MCCXFBmrxhkbTETN5JA_A0-/s1600/Complementing+Erwan+Heussaff+dons+the+Gear+S2+smartwatch+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd6D3m8P_iQ2IiK7G-OK3eeykX-sMIeoDgbL0ycJNc6BsucQXhHWaX_j1SPXSyIN7-aaWXnDyXwYT3AwsQ3etVdb59HYTwMrlZrfe1e6YizTRxIBGFza_d3MCCXFBmrxhkbTETN5JA_A0-/s640/Complementing+Erwan+Heussaff+dons+the+Gear+S2+smartwatch+.jpg" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Complementing this athlete’s lifestyle, Erwan Heussaff dons the Gear S2 smartwatch.</td></tr></tbody></table>More than a smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and S7 defy previously held notions of mobile phone limitations, carrying the legacy of Samsung’s premium mobile experience with its industry-leading features. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhzkJ_Kykyp9V1JKO7Xn8bJXEgx0Z3AkPVtXJpG64WGKUOJEDrlBuA2YhKID2SEFFBhXyydHzzCKQVjGx5FVH4ZjqgULsJ0R6dCDVp6WiQ2b9jCd-snfoJbhi8icxXCRnIlw2dn2Atbp_d/s1600/SAMSUNG-galaxy-s7-edge-gold-black.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="556" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhzkJ_Kykyp9V1JKO7Xn8bJXEgx0Z3AkPVtXJpG64WGKUOJEDrlBuA2YhKID2SEFFBhXyydHzzCKQVjGx5FVH4ZjqgULsJ0R6dCDVp6WiQ2b9jCd-snfoJbhi8icxXCRnIlw2dn2Atbp_d/s640/SAMSUNG-galaxy-s7-edge-gold-black.jpg" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is available in gold and black colors</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b>IP68 Water and Dust Resistant</b><br /><br />Exceedingly durable and designed to function even in unfavorable conditions, the Galaxy S7 edge and S7 are cap-less, water and dust resistant with an IP68 certification to boot, ensuring that it could survive getting wet in the rain or being accidentally dropped into the pool,  withstanding being submerged in 1.5 meters of water for half an hour. It is also dust-tight, meaning it is safe from the ingress of solid foreign objects like sand, dust, or soil. With this, users can now be worry-free from spills, dust, or accidental drops in water.<br /><br /><b>DSLR-like Real Pixel camera </b><br /><br />Setting new benchmarks for smartphone photography, Samsung outdid itself with the Galaxy S7 edge and S7’s Dual Pixel camera that uses a dual photodiode technology, originally used in professional DSLR cameras and has now been adopted for the very first time in smartphones. This technology enables even faster Auto Focus for crisp, strikingly clear pictures. Just as a person focuses on an object with both eyes, every pixel has two photodiodes to enable super-fast focus, while larger pixels and the brighter F1.7 lens allow bright photos to be taken even in low-light conditions.  Added to this is a front camera with brighter F1.7 lens capable of turning the screen as a flash that allows selfies to be taken even in low-light conditions. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLju8gK8sLTFliy4xirapKZhnQuJhqkp6BdToS-m80r5bbHzPhFLz3JifybFBMBrcWS_BteIXxxVaJtfURzISsXPq3S_z1eDmEW4ifiIACdF0GqJPiCzvR6xN2GFCcpOEetOQYwhdwK2Rj/s1600/Rhinn+Piczon%252C+Product+Marketing+Head+for+IT+%2526+Mobile+Business+pose+with+the+Samsung+ambassadors+Gino+Quillomar%252C+Solenn+Heussaff%252C+and+Erwan+Heussaff+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Gino Quillomar, Solenn Heussaff, and Erwan Heussaff." border="0" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLju8gK8sLTFliy4xirapKZhnQuJhqkp6BdToS-m80r5bbHzPhFLz3JifybFBMBrcWS_BteIXxxVaJtfURzISsXPq3S_z1eDmEW4ifiIACdF0GqJPiCzvR6xN2GFCcpOEetOQYwhdwK2Rj/s640/Rhinn+Piczon%252C+Product+Marketing+Head+for+IT+%2526+Mobile+Business+pose+with+the+Samsung+ambassadors+Gino+Quillomar%252C+Solenn+Heussaff%252C+and+Erwan+Heussaff+.jpg" title="Gino Quillomar, Solenn Heussaff, and Erwan Heussaff." width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rhinn Piczon, Product Marketing Head for IT & Mobile Business pose with the Samsung ambassadors Gino Quillomar, Solenn Heussaff, and Erwan Heussaff.</td></tr></tbody></table>Complementing these, Samsung has taken its camera’s fun features up several notches. There is the Motion Panorama feature to capture action-packed and fun moments by bringing panoramic shots to life. Another Galaxy feature, Hyperlapse has been upgraded to make small time-compressed videos easier to create and share. Moreover, the well-loved Beauty Mode has been further enhanced with the Spotlight feature to capture faces with the effect of natural light. <br /><br /><b>Performance</b><br /><br />The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and S7 have been designed to give users a worry-free experience, with a base memory of 32GB expandable up to 200GB so that precious memories on videos and photos no longer have to be deleted. <br /><br />To support this amazing storage capacity, the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and S7 come with an even increased battery capacity. The Galaxy S7 sports a 3000mAH battery while the Galaxy S7 edge has a 3600 mAH battery.  Both support Ultra Fast Charging (wired), as well as built-in wireless charging, with even faster charging speed than the previous Galaxy S6 smartphones. <br />Refined Design with Purpose<br /><br />Building on Samsung’s re-imagined design philosophy introduced in the Galaxy S6 & S6 edge, the Galaxy S7 edge and S7’s elegant yet functional design features a streamlined body of glass and metal finish, with ergonomic curves to easily fit the user’s grip. The Galaxy S7 features a 5.1” Super AMOLED Quad HD display while the Galaxy S7 edge features a bigger 5.5” dual-edge display both purposefully designed to enhance the user’s viewing experience. <br /><br />Samsung gives new meaning to functional design. The Galaxy S7 edge comes with various edge panels which can be selected by simply tapping an icon. By simply swiping the edge screen, different panels will appear. The App Edge panel pops out with the user’s favorite apps, the People Edge panel appears with the user’s favorite contacts, while the new Task Edge panel appears with the task apps and features the user usually utilizes. The larger Edge panel also contains more icons and displays more information. <br /><br /><b>Expanded Galaxy Ecosystem</b><br /><br />Taking the smartphone experience to an entirely new dimension, the Galaxy S7 edge and S7 prove to be more than a phone as it allows users to explore more through the Samsung Galaxy Ecosystem by being a gateway to a network of devices and experiences. <br /><br />The Samsung Gear VR, which is also compatible with the Galaxy S7 edge & S7, S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+ and Note5, is the first consumerized Virtual Reality headset making it accessible to more premium Samsung smartphone users.  Compared to other VR headsets, the Gear VR is lightweight and offers more cushioning that provide comfort to users. It also has adjustable head straps to keep the headset secure and firm. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNNIUiFpZqplPUlyAUmuLqJS34V1vZ4g9b3L3w54cImVSHncBA2bDYhZpmTh4dkUANS4zPQgrOoJdOzPGJSv8A5oWK7FPC4QI-Z4fFbnjCuqTcRK6Mcp2u-Fj4QRkPSDvucUv1fTM-EoZU/s1600/Phoemela+Barranda%252C+Carla+Humphries%252C+and+Bubbles+Paraiso+experiencing+the+out-of-this-world+visuals+on+the+Gear+VR+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNNIUiFpZqplPUlyAUmuLqJS34V1vZ4g9b3L3w54cImVSHncBA2bDYhZpmTh4dkUANS4zPQgrOoJdOzPGJSv8A5oWK7FPC4QI-Z4fFbnjCuqTcRK6Mcp2u-Fj4QRkPSDvucUv1fTM-EoZU/s640/Phoemela+Barranda%252C+Carla+Humphries%252C+and+Bubbles+Paraiso+experiencing+the+out-of-this-world+visuals+on+the+Gear+VR+.jpg" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Phoemela Barranda, Carla Humphries, and Bubbles Paraiso experiencing the <br />out-of-this-world visuals on the Gear VR.</td></tr></tbody></table>With its accelerometer and gyroscope, the Gear VR promises a 360-degree, out-of-this-world, immersive viewing and gaming experience, and lets its consumers experience multimedia content like never before.  Through the Oculus Store, gamers can download hit mobile games that can be played via the Gear VR such as Temple Run™. Movie buffs can also live in the world of their favorite movies right on their couch by browsing through the expansive movie selection of Netflix. <br /><br />Aside from the Gear VR, Galaxy S7 and S7 edge can also seamlessly connect with the Gear S2 smartwatch, the wearable of choice of fitness and fashion enthusiasts alike, offering both connectivity and convenience for those who are challenged by the need to carry their smartphones everywhere.<br /><br />“We are proud to reinforce our status as the leader and driver of mobile innovation by bringing Samsung’s flagship offering to the Philippine market. With the Galaxy S7 edge and S7, we enjoin more Filipinos to go beyond their limits and see their Samsung Galaxy smartphones as a hub to new and exciting experiences through our wearable devices, the Gear VR and the Gear S2,” said Digs Dimagiba, Business Unit Head of IT and Mobile Division of Samsung Electronics Philippines.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc1IBOAI3AbVpjAq2gl9f2h5I62q132lefYtwkii9-a4EiXLKtn2uMcAviVYMWPIgEjQeBuCR2U4osldReu8S8_NFbPzmKninZuxg6R9ThT2ISkUYm8kY9QF0BACG2Gh3Yf8_o4cKS5cjK/s1600/please+see+caption+in+word+file.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Samsung Galaxy ecosystem" border="0" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc1IBOAI3AbVpjAq2gl9f2h5I62q132lefYtwkii9-a4EiXLKtn2uMcAviVYMWPIgEjQeBuCR2U4osldReu8S8_NFbPzmKninZuxg6R9ThT2ISkUYm8kY9QF0BACG2Gh3Yf8_o4cKS5cjK/s640/please+see+caption+in+word+file.jpg" title="Samsung Galaxy ecosystem" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Samsung introduces better Galaxy ecosystem: Ien Rivera, Category head for Tablets, Wearables & Accessories, IT & Mobile business, Gino Quillamor, Nio Judalena, Category Head for Smartphones IT & Mobile Business, Solenn Heussaff, Rhinn Piczon, Marketing Head for IT & Mobile Business, Erwan Heussaff, and Ivan Pua, Smartphone Category Head for IT & Mobile Business.</td></tr></tbody></table>To elevate their Galaxy S7 edge and S7 experience, owners of the smartphone can enjoy automatic enrollment to the Samsung Concierge Service, a VIP program exclusively for Galaxy S7 edge and S7 users. <br /><br />Owners can enjoy premium experience at Samsung Experience Stores, VIP phone pick-up service for repairs, their very own VIP hotline, and exclusive offerings via the MySamsung app.<br /><br />The Samsung Gear VR will be available at Samsung Experience Stores starting February 26, 2016. Meanwhile, you may pre-view and experience the Galaxy S7 edge and S7 at Samsung Experience Stores from March 4-16.<br /><br /><b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/02/samsung-launches-galaxy-s7-s7-edge-specs-pricing-philippines.html">Samsung launches Galaxy S7, S7 edge: Photos, Specs, Pricing and Availability in the Philippines</a></div>

IN PHOTOS: Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and S7 land in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines - Coinciding with the global unveiling in Barcelona, Spain, Samsung Electronics Philippines officially launched the new flagship devices Galaxy S7 edge and S7 on Monday at the Phi…

24 Feb 2016

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