'Bagyong Odette' PAGASA weather update October 12, 2017

MANILA, Philippines – 'Bagyong Odette' has slightly intensified as it moves westward over the Philippine Sea, state weather bureau PAGASA announced in its 5:00 a.m. update on Thursday, October 12, 2017.

Image courtesy of PAGASA-DOST.

At 4:00 a.m. today, the center of Tropical Depression Odette, the 15th cyclone to hit the Philippines this year, was estimated based on all available data at 730 km East of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan (17.5°N, 128.6°E).

'Bagyong Odette' has maximum sustained winds of up to 55 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 65 kph. It is forecast to move West at 26 kph.

Forecast Positions:

• 24 Hour (Tomorrow morning): 115 km East of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan (17.6°N, 122.8°E)
• 48 Hour (Saturday morning): 210 km West Northwest of Sinait, Ilocos Sur (18.0°N, 118.5°E)
• 72 Hour (Sunday morning): 650 km West of Sinait, Ilocos Sur (OUTSIDE PAR) (18.3°N, 114.3°E)
• 96 Hour (Monday morning): 1,095 km West of Sinait, Ilocos Sur (OUTSIDE PAR) (18.5°N, 110.1°E)

Image courtesy of PAGASA-DOST.

Tropical cyclone warning signal (TCWS) No. 1 was raised over seven (7) areas of Luzon: Cagayan including Babuyan group of Islands, Isabela, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province and Ifugao.

Impact of the winds:

• Very light or no damage to low risk structures,
• Light damage to medium to high risk structures
• Slight damage to some houses of very light materials or makeshift structures in exposed communities. Some banana plants are tilted, a few downed and leaves are generally damaged
• Twigs of small trees may be broken.
• Rice crops, however, may suffer significant damage when it is in its flowering stage.

Wave Height: (Open Sea) 1.25-4.0 meters

PAGASA further announced the possibility of adding Ilocos Provinces in areas under Signal No. 1 this morning.

The estimated rainfall amount is from moderate to heavy within the 350 km diameter of the Tropical Depression.

Sea travel remains risky over the northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Luzon due to the northeasterly surface windflow enhanced by the approaching Tropical Depression.

TOP 10 PASSERS: October 2017 Chemist board exam results

MANILA, Philippines - The full list of topnotchers or top 10 passers for October 2017 Chemist board exam is available on this page as officially released (expected) on October 13-16, 2017 or in 1-2 working days after the exam.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) conducted the licensure exam in the cities of Manila, Cagayan de Oro and Cebu on October 10 and 11, 2017.

CHEMIST BOARD EXAM RELATED RESULTS

• LIST OF PASSERS: October 2017 Chemical Technician board exam results
• LIST OF PASSERS: October 2017 Chemist board exam results
• Performance of Schools: October 2017 Chemist board exam results

The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the October 2017 Chemist Licensure Examination are the following:

Updating for the list of topnotchers...

PREVIOUS EXAMINATIONS

In the October 2016 Chemist board exam, Mikel Jason de Guzman Allas from the De La Salle University (DLSU) - Manila topped the board with 93.50%. It was followed by Jerrica Dominique Navarro Gazmen from University of the Philippines - Manila (UPM), 92.00%.

Meanwhile, UPM graduate Abdul-Rashid Batara Sampaco III aced the September 2015 licensure exam with 92.25%. Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) graduate Patrick James Borromeo Cruz and UPM alum Gabriel Luis Limpo Neri tied on second spot with 91.25%.

Here's quick summary of topnotchers for Chemist licensure exam in the past four (4) years:

Exam Date	Topnotcher	School	Rating (%)
October 2017	TBA	TBA	TBA
October 2016	MIKEL JASON DE GUZMAN ALLAS	DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-MANILA	93.50
September 2015	ABDUL-RASHID BATARA SAMPACO III	UNIVERSITY OF THEPHILIPPINES-MANILA	92.25
September 2014	RALPH JOHN OGERIO UGALINO	UNIVERSITY OF THEPHILIPPINES-DILIMAN	92.75
September 2013	MIGUEL FRANCISCO MARTINEZ DE JESUS	UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINESMANILA	92.75

UPDATES

Monitor this page for the real-time updates on Chemist board exam results. Check out also the official website of PRC for more information.

FULL RESULTS: October 2017 Chemist board exam passers list, top 10

MANILA, Philippines - The October 2017 Chemist board exam results including the official list of passers, topnotchers (top 10), top performing schools and performance of schools are expected to be released online between October 13- 16 or in 1-2 working days after the exam.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) conducted the licensure exam in the cities of Manila, Cagayan de Oro and Cebu on October 10 and 11, 2017.

The members of the Board of Chemistry who gave the licensure examination are Ms. Adoracion P. Resurreccion, Chairman; Ms. Soledad S. Castañeda and Ms. Ma. Theresa C. Cayton, Members.

CHEMIST BOARD EXAM RELATED RESULTS

• LIST OF PASSERS: October 2017 Chemical Technician board exam results
• TOP 10 PASSERS: October 2017 Chemist board exam results
• Performance of Schools: October 2017 Chemist board exam results

Roll of Successful Examinees in the
CHEMIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION
Held on OCTOBER 10 & 11, 2017
Released on OCTOBER 13-16, 2017

Updating for the list of passers..refresh page for the results.

Note: Those who failed to pass the board examination for Chemist but had obtained a rating of at least 70% in any two (2) subjects can register as Chemical Technician.

REGISTRATION AND OATHTAKING

According to PRC, registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be done on-line. Please go to www.prc.gov.ph and follow instructions for initial registration.

Those who will register are required to bring the following:

• duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal
• 2 pieces passport size picture (colored with white background and complete name tag)
• 2 sets of documentary stamps

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, PRC said.

VERIFICATION OF RATINGS

Chemist board exam's verification of ratings (passers, non-passers and removal) can be done online.

Visit PRC's "Verification of Rating" service and enter the required information to verify your identity. Note that this will be available in few working days after the release of results.

COVERAGE OF EXAMINATION

The two-day examination covered the following major subjects: inorganic chemistry (25%), organic chemistry (25%), anytical chemistry (25%) and physical chemistry (25%).

RELEASE OF RESULTS

According to PRC Resolution No. 2016-1019, the target release date of the recent Chemist board exam results is on Monday, October 16 or in 2 working days after the test.

In the same period last year (October 2016), results were released in 2 working days. A total of 559 out of 1,019 passed the exams.

In September 2015 exam, results were announced online in just 1 working day. PRC named a total of 414 out of 771 who have passed the licensure exams.

With this, we advise takers to monitor release of results starting Friday or a day after the Chemical Technician licensure exam.

Here's the quick summary of previous examinations:

Exam Date	Total Examinees	Total Passers	Passing Rate	Days before results release
October 2017	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
October 2016	1,019	559	54.86%	2
September 2015	771	414	53.70%	1
September 2014	705	421	59.72%	9
September 2013	571	320	56.04%	2

UPDATES

Monitor this page for the real-time updates on Chemist board exam results. Check out also the official website of PRC for more information.

Did Nadine Lustre’s brother commit suicide?

MANILA, Philippines - The social media went abuzz after rumors started circulating that the brother of TV personality, Nadine Lustre allegedly committed suicide by a gunshot wound to his head. Their father, Ulysses, is allegedly convinced that it was due to depression.

Photo Credit: Instagra/Nadine Lustre

Nadine and her partner, James Reid had both posted cryptic posts about depression on their Instagram stories. No official statement have been issued by Nadine’s camp to confirm if the story is true or fabricated. According to some sources, Nadine’s management has tried to hush down the alleged story due to its sensitivity.

A news report detailed about a 16-year-old teenage boy had killed himself was published. The article reported that Isaiah Paguia Lustre had locked himself in his room and shot himself to death with a gun.

According to the report of PO3 Elario Wanawan ng QCPD-Criminal Investigation and Detection, at around 7:45 in the evening, siblings Ezexiel and Naomie were busy playing with their gadget when they heard a gunshot sound from Isaiah’s room.

They hurriedly ran towards the room and found their brother covered in blood. They asked for assistance from their neighbors and they took Isaiah’s body to the Pacific Global Medical Center. Isaiah allegedly died along the way to the hospital.

The siblings told the investigators that they haven’t heard their brother complain about a problem he’s having. However, the family admitted that they have noticed the change in Isaiah’s attitude and demeanor. He became more moody, depressed, refused to talk to them and would just lock himself in his room.

Their father, Ulysses Lustre, already declined further investigation into the incident since he is convinced that it was suicide and Isaiah decided to take his own life due to depression.

The investigators of the Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) recovered 2 live ammunitions of a caliber 380 which was reportedly used Isaiah.

Nadine and James share cryptic posts

Subsequent to the spread of the alleged tragic news, Nadine and James both posted a cryptic posts about depression on their Instagram stories. The first one was a semicolon with the words: keep going. The semicolon has been known to represent awareness on suicide, depression and self-harm. James also posted the exact same image in his Instagram stories.

Screen grab by Fashion Pulis

The second post was a scribbled note of “You are stronger than depression.”

Screen grab by Fashion Pulis

The last one was an excerpt from the song Everglow by the Coldplay:

but the changing of winds,
and the way waters flow
life as short as the falling of snow
and now I’m gonna miss you I know

Screen grab by Fashion Pulis

The posts have already expired on Instagram stories but Fashion Pulis was able to grab a screenshot.

Netizens and celebrities show outpouring of support

When the gossip site Fashion Pulis posted an article about the tragic incident, it drew mixed reactions from netizens. Although some remain unconvinced, a lot also insisted that it’s true since Nadine and James would never play with such sensitive issue. Others simply requested for privacy for the Lustre family.

Celebrities have also reached out their outpouring support to Nadine and her family using the hashtag #KeepGoing. They want to continue creating noise for depression and suicide.

As of press time, the Lustre family had not issued their official statement. Both James and Nadine haven’t updated their social media accounts.

-- Sally, The Summit Express