GMA-7 cancels its May 1 'Hamon ng Bise' VP Debate?

MANILA, Philippines - GMA Network has cancelled its scheduled vice presidential debate for the May 2016 elections dubbed as 'Hamon ng Bise,' various reports have confirmed few days before the supposed live airing.

Vice Presidential candidates for May 2016 elections. Photo Credit: CNN Philippines

The VP debate slated today, May 1, was cancelled as only three of the six candidates have confirmed to GMA-7's invitation.

"Out of the six candidates, campaign teams pa lang nila Leni Robredo, Alan Peter Cayetano, and Antonio Trillanes ang nakapagcommit," a report from Media Newser Philippines said.

"Hindi na siya magiging debate kung kalahati lang ang lalabas kaya shelved na ang debate," the report added quoting its unnamed source.

Meanwhile, GMA-7 has no statement yet regarding the issue of cancellation or possible re-scheduling of the event.

"Hamon ng Bise: The GMA Vice Presidential Debate" should have been the second debate to be hosted by the Kapuso Network for the upcoming general elections. In February, GMA-7 hosted the first leg of the "PiliPinas Debates 2016" in Cagayan de Oro City.

CNN Philippines has organized the sole vice presidential debate in the PiliPinas Debates 2016 series on April 10 (all candidates were present) while ABS-CBN hosted its own debate called "Harapan ng Bise" a week after (Senator Bongbong Marcos did not attend).

List of Passers: April 2016 Criminologist board exam results

Those awaiting results of April 2016 Criminologist board exam can find here the complete list of passers, top 10 (topnotchers), top performing school and performance of schools as the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board of Criminology released results in few working days after the exam.

PRC has administered the Criminologist board exam on April 27, 28 and 29 in the cities of Manila, All Regional Offices including Zamboanga, Bacolod and Antique.

The members of the Board of Criminology who gave the licensure examination are Hon. Ramil G. Gabao, Chairman; Hon. George O. Fernandez and Hon. Ruben A. Sta. Teresa, Members.

Roll of Successful Examinees in the
CRIMINOLOGIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION - All Regions
Held on APRIL 27, 2016 & FF. DAYS
Released on MAY 2016

Updating for the list of passers...

The three-day exam covered the following subjects: criminal jurisprudence, procedure and evidence and law enfocement administration (Day 1), criminalistics, crime detection and investigation (Day 2); and sociology of crimes and ethics and correctional administration (Day 3).

According to PRC, the target release of Criminologist board exam is on Wednesday, May 18 or in 12 working days after the exam.

In the same period last year, results were released in 13 working days from the last day of examination. PRC named 4,337 out of 14,696 who have hurdled the Criminologist Licensure Examination.

In October 2015, results out in 24 working days. A total of 9,671 out of 29,591 passed the examinations.

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 nametag), 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. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.

The Summit Express will update this page immediately for the list of passers, topnotchers and performance of schools once released online. Like Us on Facebook, Follow Us on Twitter or subscribe to our email list to receive real-time results.

VIDEO: Power Duo gets standing ovation in PGT 5 Semi-finals

MANILA, Philippines - The first golden Buzzer act of Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) Season 5 received standing ovation from the judges during the live semi-finals on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Resorts World Manila in Pasay City.

The dance couple Power Duo from Angono, Rizal wowed anew on their performance earning admiration from the judges and viewers.

"Pero yung ginawa ninyo ngayon, kung may goldenn buzzer uli, pipindot uli kami para sa inyo. It's all worth it. Kung ako boboto ngayon, kayo pipiliin ko," judge Vice Ganda commented.

"You deserved to be included in the finals," judge FMG said.

"Ang ganda ng napiling kanta ninyo, ibang level ang pinakita ninyo at nainspire ninyo kami na umibig muli," judge Angel Locsin expressed.

Angel Locsin's reaction on Power Duo's performance. Screengrab from ABS-CBN's video.

"Isa lang masasabi ko. Di ako napahiya na pinili ko kayo," judge Robin Padilla proudly said.

Standing Ovation ang lahat ng nasa Resorts World Manila. Sa Performance ng Power Duo.#4thPGT5LiveSemis

— Joshua Angelo Frial (@jatf0416) April 30, 2016

Grabe mapapa nga nga nalang grabe talaga!!! #4thPGT5LiveSemis #PowerDuo

— ✨ Chasing Kars, CPA (@ktperryyy) April 30, 2016

WATCH: Pilipinas Got Talent Season 5 Semi-finals: Power Duo - Dance Group (video courtesy of ABS-CBN).

RELATED: 'Power Duo' gets first Golden Buzzer on Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) 5

Here's how to vote for Power Duo:

To vote via text, key in PGT space DUO and send to 2366. Note: One vote per SIM, per contestant is allowed. ABS-CBN mobile subscribers can cast their votes for free while P 1.00 per vote is being charged for other networks.

To vote via Google, go to google.com.ph and log-in using your Google account. Type PGT5 in the search box, select photo of semi-finalist and submit. One vote per Google account is allowed.

Ang Power Duo ba ang gusto mong makapasok sa grand finals? Iboto sila bukas #4thPGT5LiveSemis#4thPGT5LiveSemis pic.twitter.com/ir4R9lToCP

— Pilipinas Got Talent (@OfficialPGT5) April 30, 2016

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La Salle beats Ateneo, reclaims UAAP volleyball crown

MANILA, Philippines - The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers bounced back as they won UAAP Women's Volleyball title after defeating archrivals Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Lady Eagles on Saturday, April 30 at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.

DLSU's Mika Reyes and Ara Galang avenged their Season 76 and Season 77 losses after winning set 2 to 4 of the do-or-die Game 3, 25-21 25-16 and 25-14. The latest victory gives the Taft-based girls their ninth championship title 2000, 2004-2006, 2009, 2011-2013 and 2016.

Congratulations to the #UAAPSeason78 Women's Volleyball Champions, the De La Salle University Lady Spikers! pic.twitter.com/6vA5c9vprH

— UAAP Sports TV (@UAAPSportsTV) April 30, 2016

The three-time MVP Alyssa Valdez powered ADMU as they won set one with 25-19.

The rivalry match between La Salle and Ateneo set a record-breaking attendance of 22,848.

The girls from Katipunan forced Game 3 of the championship series against DLSU after dropping the Game 1 of the best-of-three finals, 25-22 25-22 25-21, and going down 18-25 and 26-28 in the first two sets of Game 2. Ateneo then staged a comeback, overcoming the Lady Spikers in the next three sets, 25-17 25-16 15-11.

The intense match featured graduating seniors of Ateneo who played their last games in the league and have undeniably made the sport more popular such as Valdez and her teammate Amy Ahomiro.

De La Salle has powerhouse trio of super seniors in Galang, Reyes, and Cyd Demecillo, who was anchored by Season 78 Best Setter and MVP contender Kim Fajardo.

LIVESTREAM: Ateneo vs. La Salle Season 78 volleyball finals Game 3

MANILA, Philippines - Rival schools Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) and De La Salle University (DLDU) face off in a winner-take-all Game 3 for the UAAP women's volleyball title on Saturday, April 30 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

ABS-CBN Sports via Sports + Action brings an action-packed volleyball weekend with livestream of the rubber match between Ateneo vs. La Salle championship series.

Players to watch out for are the graduating seniors who are playing their last games in the league and have undeniably made the sport more popular such as three-time MVP Alyssa Valdez of Ateneo, her teammate Amy Ahomiro, while De La Salle will rely on their trio of super seniors in Ara Galang, Mika Reyes, and Cyd Demecillo, who will be anchored by Season 78 Best Setter and MVP contender Kim Fajardo.

Will Alyssa Valdez win her third and final crown? Or will Ara Galang and Mika Reyes avenge their Season 76 and Season 77 losses?

Here's the live Twitter feed for the UAAP Season 78 Volleyball Finals:

#UAAPSeason78 Tweets

Catch the exciting action of UAAP Season 78 (Available only in the Philippines) here: http://sports.abs-cbn.com/livestream/uaap.