LOOK: Politician allegedly takes credit for McDonald’s “Breakfast Day” promo

MANILA, Philippines- Fast food giant McDonald’s has issued a warning against people grabbing credit for their “National Breakfast Day” promo. Apparently, a political candidate from Marikina City has allegedly taken advantage of the promo.

On Thursday, March 11, McDonald’s issued an advisory on its social media pages along with a photo of a certain Ferdie Marco, who is a candidate for councilor in the first district of Marikina City.

“This is to inform the public that National Breakfast Day is a promotion solely organized by McDonald’s Philippines and is not sponsored by any other organization or individual. Please be advised,” the advisory reads.

Please be advised pic.twitter.com/jc3h75EbSB

— McDo Philippines (@McDo_PH) March 10, 2016

It turns out, a promotional poster featuring McDonald’s promo and Marco’s face was shared on the political aspirant’s Facebook page.

Want free McMuffins from Ferdie Marco?
PHOTO CREDIT: Twitter/@TheBiancaB

The caption read: “Dahil mahal ko kayo LIBRE ko kayo ng Mcmuffin sa McDonald’s sa March 14, 2016 basta simula 6 am hanggang 7 am sagot ko Mcmuffins nyo sa lahat ng McDonald’s outlet sa buong Pilipinas… sabihin nyo lang pangalan ko…ganyan ko kayo kamahal…save the date! Kita-kits tayo para sa libre kong pa-almusal. 6 to 7 am lang ha…agahan nyo mga ka fb.”

(Because I love you, I’ll treat you with free Mcmuffins at McDonald’s on March 14, 2016 beginning 6 am until 7 am. You can claim your free Mcmuffins in any McDonald’s outlet all over the Philippines, just mention my name. That’s how much I love you, save the date! See you there for the free breakfast. Keep in mind that it’s just from 6am to 7pm. Be early FB friends.)

The controversial post has been deleted since then but netizens were able to take a screenshot of the “fake promo”.

According to ElectionPH, Marco is a member of the Liberal Party. -Mini/The Summit Express

List of Passers: March 2016 Medtech board exam results

Those awaiting results of March 2016 Medical Technologist (MedTech) 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 Medical Technology released results in few working days after the exam.

PRC has conducted the first board exam for medical technologists this year on March 9 and 10 in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cebu and Davao.

The members of the Board of Medical Technology are Dr. Marietta C. Baccay, Chairman; Ms. Marilyn R. Atienza and Ms. Marian M. Tantingco, Members.

Roll of Successful Examinees in the
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION
Held on MARCH 9 & 10, 2016
Released on MARCH 2016

Updating for the results...

Those who failed to pass the board examination for Medical Technology but had obtained a general rating of at least 70% can register as Medical Laboratory Technician, PRC said.

Medtech board exam covered the following subjects: clinical chemistry, microbiology and parasitology, clinical microscopy (March 9); hematology, blood banking and serology, hispathologic techniques, cytotechnology, medical technology laws, related laws and its implementing rules and the code of ethics (March 10).

According to PRC, the target release date of Medical technologist board exam is on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 or in 3 working days after the exam.

In the same period last year, exam results were out online after 3 working days. 1,419 out of 1,942 passed the Medtech licensure exams.

In September 2015, results were available after 3 days. A total of 4,048 out of 4,840 hurdled the tests.

Aside from the complete results, the schedule of registration 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 name tag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2016-2019.

PRC advised that successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.

The date and venue for the oathtaking ceremony of the new successful examinees in the said examination WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER.

The Summit Express will update this page immediately once results are out online. Like Us on Facebook, follow Us on Twitter to receive more relevant updates.

LOOK: Infographic reveals Filipinos’ choice for president based on location, class

MANILA, Philippines - An infographic released by TV network ABS-CBN has revealed the preferences for president of Filipinos based on geographical location and income class in the upcoming national elections.

Respondents were asked: “If the coming 2016 election were held today, whom would you vote for as “PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES?” Pulse Asia Poll Infographic by ABS-CBN

The Pulse Asia Inc. survey commissioned by ABS-CBN was held from February 16 to 27 and involved some 5,200 qualified voters. This number is almost triple the usual sample size of Pulse Asia which is 1,800 respondents.

Unlike other surveys, the Pulse-ABS-CBN survey utilized “secret voting” wherein respondents provided their answers in sealed ballots. These were opened only during tabulation.

Results showed that Sen. Grace Poe topped Luzon (32%) and NCR (30%), while former DILG secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas claimed Visayas (33%). Davao City Mayor Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte was the top choice in Mindanao (47%).

Nationwide, Poe was the frontrunner with 26% of the votes followed by Vice President Jejomar “Jojo” Binay at 24%. The two are considered statistically tied in the top spot. Duterte came in third with 22%, while Roxas was at the fourth spot with 19%. Sen. Miriam Santiago lagged behind with 3% of the voter preference.

In terms of voter preference based on income class, Duterte topped the ABC class with 27%, while Poe was the top choice among D (26%) and E (27%) class.

Meanwhile, Senators Francis “Chiz” Escudero and Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. shared the top spot in the latest vice presidential suvey of Pulse Asia with 26% of the votes. Camarines Sur Congresswoman Maria Leonor "Leni" Robredo garnered 18%, while Senator Alan Peter Cayetano received 13%. On the other hand, Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan scored 6%, while Senator Antonio Trillanes IV received 5%.

-Mini/The Summit Express

Is PhilHealth about to close down?

MANILA, Philippines- A report by interaksyon.com revealed that PhilHealth, the national health insurance program of the Philippines, is on the verge of closing down.

Board member Eddie Dorotan claims that PhilHealth is dying.
PHOTO CREDIT: moneymax.ph

During the inauguration of PhilHealth’s Local Health Insurance Office (LHIO) situated at Pacific Mall-Gaisano complex in Legazpi City on Tuesday, March 8, board member Eddie Dorotan revealed that the company might only have 10 months to live since its funds payout is higher than its income and members’ monthly contribution.

Dorotan disclosed that PhilHealth lost almost P1 billion last year because its P96 billion earnings wasn’t enough to cover for the payments of benefits to claimants amounting to P97 billion. Despite its financial problems, the company managed to serve the poor through the universal health care program.

Shortly after the news circulated, PhilHealth released a statement refuting Dorotan’s revelation.

In the Official Gazette website, the agency’s president and CEO Alexander Padilla claimed that PhilHealth is stable. Stating that “PhilHealth’s finances are as robust, healthy and substantial as ever,” Padilla said that there is no reason for stakeholders and members to worry about the company’s capacity to fulfill their obligations.

“Proof of this is our ability to pay for the benefit claims of our members at an amount that has been steadily growing over the last five years. In 2011, we paid about P34B; about P44B in 2012; up to P55B in 2013, P77B in 2014 and about P97B in 2015,” Padilla explained.

Padilla also admitted that PhilHealth paid P1 billion in excess of what they collected in premium contributions in 2015. However, he pointed out that the company gained P7 billion from investment income.

Furthermore, Padilla stressed that PhilHealth’s reserve funds have been growing steadily, from roughly P112 billion in 2012 to P128 billion in 2015. -Mini/The Summit Express