#WalangPasok: November 13-15, 2017 non-working days in NCR, Pampanga, Bulacan

MANILA, Philippines - Malacañang Palace officially declared November 13, 14 and 15, 2017 as special non-working days in Metro Manila, Bulacan and Pampanga for the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings.

The announcement was made on Monday, October 23, through Proclamation No. 332.

"Various activities directly connected with the 31st ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, to be attended by ASEAN Leaders and ASEAN Dialogue Partners, will be held in NCR and Clark Field, Pampanga," the proclamation stated.

On October 14, MMDA spokesperson Celine Pialago specifically proposed to suspend classes and work on the said dates as this would be beneficial to avoid heavy traffic on routes that would be used by ASEAN delegates to go to summit venues.

Earlier, the Metro Manila Council agreed to suspend classes in all levels on November 16 and 17 due to ASEAN Summit.

It can be recalled that commuters in Metro Manila were stranded and have to endure long walks to get to work during the 2015 APEC summit.

Trump to visit PH in November

Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella said US President Donald Trump will visit the country this November for the ASEAN Summit week. Trump's visit underscores the improving PH-US ties and President Rodrigo Duterte is looking forward to welcome the US President in Manila.

The Philippines’ year-long and third ASEAN Chairmanship coincides with the regional bloc’s 50th founding anniversary. It will be held together with ASEAN dialogue partners Australia, Canada, China, the European union, India, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, South Korea and the United States.

— The Summit Express

FULL RESULTS: October 2017 Metallurgical Engineer board exam passers, top 10

MANILA, Philippines - The October 2017 Metallurgical Engineer board exam results, which include the full list of passers, topnotchers (top 10), top performing school and performance of schools are available on this page as officially released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board of Metallurgical Engineering on Monday, October 23, 2017 or in two (2) working days after the exam.

PRC administered the Metallurgical Engineer board exam on October 17, 18 and 19 in the cities of Manila and Davao.

The members of the Board of Metallurgical Engineering who gave the licensure examination are Agustin M. Fudolig, Chairman and Juancho Pablo S. Calvez, Member.

Roll of Successful Examinees in the
METALLURGICAL ENGINEER LICENSURE EXAMINATION
Held on OCTOBER 17, 2017 & FF. DAYS
Released on OCTOBER 23, 2017

Now updating for the official list of passers...refresh page for the results.

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

Updating for the list of topnotchers...

The performance of schools in the October 2017 Metallurgical Engineer Licensure Examination in alphabetical order as per R.A. 8981 otherwise known as PRC Modernization Act of 2000 Section 7(m) "To monitor the performance of schools in licensure examinations and publish the results thereof in a newspaper of national circulation" is as follows:

Updating for the performance of schools...

REGISTRATION AND OATHTAKING

PRC said that 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) and
• 2 sets of documentary stamps

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

The oathtaking ceremony of the successful examinees in the said examination as well as the previous ones who have not taken their Oath of Professional will be announced later, PRC said.

VERIFICATION OF RATINGS

In just few working days after the release of results, all takers may verify their ratings online through PRC's verification of rating page. Just enter the required information in the appropriate fields to verify your identity.

COVERAGE OF EXAM

The three-day examination for the aspiring Metallurgical engineers covered the following subjects:

Metallurgy I: mineral processing, pyromettalurgy, metallurgical fuel, technology, refractory science, hydrometallurgy, electrometallurgy and metallurgical physical chemistry

Metallurgy II: physical metallurgy, mechanical metallurgy, crystallography, metallography, iron and steel metallurgy, non-ferrous metallurgy and foundry metallurgy

Metallurgy III: inorganic qualitative and quantitative chemistry, metallurgical law, jurisprudence, ethics, statistics and experimental design, engineering economics, mechanics, hydraulics and design of simple metallurgical process, operation, plants of facilities

RELEASE OF RESULTS

According to PRC Resolution No. 2016-1019, the target release date of results of the recent Metallurgical Engineer board exam is on Monday, October 23 or in 2 working days after the test.

In the same period last year (October 2016), results were announced in two (2) working days after the exam. A total of 58 out of 71 passed the exams. Aliza Marie Padilla Salces from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) aced the board with 87.85%.

Meanwhile, the October 2015 exams which produced 50 licensed engineers have its results announced on the last day of examination as the exam was held using the Computer-Based Examination (CBE). Stephen John Alisan Tamayo from University of the Philippines (UP) - Diliman topped the board with 87.65%.

Here's the overview of previous examinations:

Exam Date	Total Examinees	Total Passers	Passing Rate	Days before results release
October 2017	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
October 2016	71	58	81.69%	2
April 2016	37	16	43.24%	0
October 2015	75	50	66.67%	0
February 2015	6	3	50.00%	0

UPDATES

Monitor announcement of results on this page or visit the official website of PRC (prc.gov.ph) for more information.

— The Summit Express

Ginebra is just a win away from the title, outlasts Meralco for 3-2 lead

MANILA, Philippines - After losing two-in-a-row, Barangay Ginebra bounced back and outlasted Meralco Bolts, 85-74 on Sunday, October 22, 2017 in front of over 34,000 paying patrons at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.

Best Player of the Conference, Greg Slaughter posted 17 points, 16 rebounds and 6 blocks to help Ginebra gained a 3-2 series advantage. Photo Credit: Manila Bulletin

Both teams have a man down at least due to injuries. Ranidel De Ocampo is out for the series because of calf ailment while Sol Mercado will spend the rest of the season as well in the sick bay with a sprained ankle.

Sol Mercado, who’s marked as the best local defender in the league, hurt his ankle in the dying seconds of game number 4 where he chase blocked Jared Dillinger and landed awkwardly on the floor.

Glue-tight defense was Coach Tim Cone’s main battle plan against Meralco in this game. Luckily, Ginebra got defensive stops early in the opening quarter and converted them offensively.

At the 3-minute mark, it was Meralco’s turn to put pressure on Ginebra. Allen Durham blocked Japeth Aguilar’s potential dunk and Reynel Hugnatan connected from the outside off transition. But Barangay got back immediately and posted a 6-point, 21-15 lead as the 1st period ended.

As Meralco continued to miss in all angles, it looked like the rim got bigger for Ginebra as the 2nd quarter started. The Gins enlarged their lead to 13 in just couple of minutes. Aside from the scoring barrage, Greg Slaughter devoured his defenders underneath the basket where the 7-footer swatted several shots and crushed the boards.

Bad luck really hit the Bolts in all ends of the floor. Their misery worsened as they reached the foul limit too early and clearly exposed the shaded areas for Ginebra which the Barangay capitalized on by slashing and driving straight to the basket without any hesitations.

Allen Durham, Reynel Hugnatan and Garvo Lanete became aggressive in the last phase of the 1st half to help their team caught up with Ginebra. They managed to bring the lead down to a single-digit at the halftime. 42-35 still in favor of Barangay Ginebra.

Meralco blitzed a 7-2 run as the 3rd period began. Reynel Hugnatan really proved that he’s more than willing and worthy to fill in the void which RDO left. Hugnatan provided firepower from the outside that helped the Bolts got closer to Gineba.

LA Tenorio’s offense was really impeccable in the third. The veteran guard had already 15 points with 17 more minutes remaining in the entire game and became Ginebra’s main man as its import got neutralized since the first half.

Garvo Lanete hit a ring-less trey for the equalizer and the game’s first deadlock while Allen Durham muscled his way up against 3 defenders under the basket to gain the lead, 60-58 for the very first time. Coach Cone burned another time out and slammed a chair on the ground due to dismay during the huddle.

Coach Tim’s ceasefire woke up the Gins and they bounced back promptly for the 66-62 advantage after the penultimate quarter.

Allen Durham was relentless in the entire game. During the final period, Ginebra maintained its lead but the Best Import of the Conference tried his very best to prevent the Kings from exploding. Durham was a total workhorse, he even rejected the 7’0” Slaughter’s looper and sent the ball to the crowd.

Multiple turnovers cost Meralco a lot midway of the fourth. Meralco’s careless passes and loose ball fouls gave Ginebra an untimely edge and brought them back at the helm. 81-71 under 4 minutes of the game. Bad news haunted the Bolts even more as Chris Newsome committed his 6th and last personal foul and Justin Brownlee all of a sudden erupted in the pay off period.

Coach Norman Black waived the white flag with more than a minute ago as he pulled out Allen Durham and Reynel Hugnatan with Ginebra led his team by 11, 85-74 until the last second of the game.

Barangay Ginebra having a 3-2 series advantage can finish Meralco on Wednesday for the back-to-back Governors Cup Title.

Game 6 will once again be held on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Philippine Arena.

— Joey Boy Capos, The Summit Express

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

MANILA, Philippines — The October 2017 Electronics Engineer (ECE) board exam results including the official list of passers, topnotchers (top 10), top performing schools and performance of schools are expected to be released on Thursday, October 26 or in three (3) working days after the last day of exam.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) conducted the ECE licensure exam in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro,Cebu, Davao, Lucena and Tuguegarao on October 21 and 22, 2017.

Another examination for the Electronics Technicians (ECT) is set on Monday, October 23.

The members of the Board of Electronics Engineering who gave the licensure examinations are Engr. Alnar L. Detalla, Chairman, Engr. Enrico Claro R. Delmoro and Engr. Herminio J. Orbe, Members.

ECE BOARD EXAM RELATED RESULTS

• TOP 10 PASSERS: October 2017 ECE board exam topnotchers
• Performance of Schools: October 2017 ECE board exam results
• LIST OF PASSERS: October 2017 ECT board exam results
• TOP 10 PASSERS: October 2017 ECT board exam topnotchers
• Performance of Schools: October 2017 ECT board exam results

Roll of Successful Examinees in the
ELECTRONICS ENGINEER LICENSURE EXAMINATION
Held on OCTOBER 21 & 22, 2017
Released on OCTOBER 26, 2017

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

REGISTRATION AND OATHTAKING

PRC said that 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:

• Notice of admission
• duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal
• 2 pieces passport size pictures (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 added.

VERIFICATION OF RATINGS

ECE 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 October 2017 ECE board exam covered the following subjects:

• Mathematics – 20%
• Electronics engineering – 30%
• General engineering and applied sciences (GEAS) – 20%
• and electronics systems and technologies (EST) – 30%

RELEASE OF RESULTS

According to PRC Resolution No. 2016-1019, the target release of results for the recent ECE board exam is on Thursday, October 26 or in 3 working days after the last day of exam.

In the same period last year (October 2016), PRC announced results in three (3) working days after the exam. A total of 1,914 out of 4,742 (40.36%) passed the series of tests.

The results of October 2015 exam were also released in 3 working days. PRC named 1,784 out of 4,467 passers of the ECE board exam.

We advise takers to monitor announcement of results starting 9:00 am on Thursday.

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
April 2017	2,503	1,033	41.27%	3
October 2016	4,742	1,914	40.36%	3
April 2016	2,482	917	36.95%	3
October 2015	4,467	1,784	39.94%	3
April 2015	2,552	892	34.95%	3

UPDATES

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

— The Summit Express

LIVE STREAM: Ginebra vs Meralco Game 5 PBA Governors' Cup Finals 2017

MANILA, Philippines — The Barangay Ginebra Kings and Meralco Bolts clash in the crucial Game 5 of the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup Finals today, October 22 at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.

Ginebra Kings and Meralco Bolts battle for a crucial 3-2 lead. Photo Credit: PBA.ph

As the battle was reduced to a best-of-three affair, the Kings and the Bolts are confident for a pivotal game to determine who will take the lead.

"We're playing at least two games in the Philippine Arena, and it's gonna be exciting," said Meralco coach Norman Black as shared on PBA website.

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"It's a best-of-three now. Like in a game, we have lost our lead and now have to pick up our game. But what's done is done. We have to play from here. I have great faith in our players that we can regain control of the series," said Ginebra coach Tim Cone.

Game time is set at 6:30 p.m.

Watch the Game 5 of 2017 PBA Governors' Cup Finals (best-of-seven series) on livestream (video courtesy of sports.tv5.ph/live):

Here are the live updates courtesy of PBA:

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— The Summit Express