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BREAKING: LTO suspends Maria Isabel Lopez’s license

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div id="unruly-unit"></div>MANILA, Philippines – After couple of weeks of social media headlines, Maria Isabel Lopez’ ASEAN Lane breach sanctions have been announced on Monday, November 27, 2017.<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/AVvXsEgsyIx_8zfYQM-bfJ1a-YnqjQ0snx5KTCv8FU4mjoN2jAYxg5jjPNzKqnbqvj3Os4YSJjqgmmYkNCuJpSUazPQ7G9TIbEs2ikUcfcq-2i376f_4hq2KBYdQ4FUM6RlSqTQ0eJlG-kQB-w16/s1600/lopez_lto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="LTO suspends Maria Isabel Lopez’ license" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsyIx_8zfYQM-bfJ1a-YnqjQ0snx5KTCv8FU4mjoN2jAYxg5jjPNzKqnbqvj3Os4YSJjqgmmYkNCuJpSUazPQ7G9TIbEs2ikUcfcq-2i376f_4hq2KBYdQ4FUM6RlSqTQ0eJlG-kQB-w16/s1600/lopez_lto.jpg" title="LTO suspends Maria Isabel Lopez’ license" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Maria Isabel Lopez was summoned by LTO Director Francis Almora. Photo Credit: GMA News</td></tr></tbody></table>Land Transportation Office (LTO) is revoking the veteran actress’ Driver’s License. Lopez is also prohibited from applying and reacquiring license for the next 2 years at least. Along with the revocation, the former beauty queen is also being fines for the following traffic violation: Anti-Distracted Driving Act, Disregarding Traffic Sign and Reckless Driving amounting to Php8,000.<br /><br />Maria Isabel Lopez was summoned by the LTO on November 13 with the recommendation of Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) after removing the traffic barriers and cruising the ASEAN Lanes designated for VIPs, Diplomats and Dignitaries to avoid the gridlock.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Lopez admitted that she was at clearly at fault but insisted that she only followed the lead of other motorists who were ahead of her. She also bragged on social media that she received plenty of project offers after gaining so much attention online.<br /><br /><b>— Joey Boy Capos, The Summit Express</b></div>

BREAKING: LTO suspends Maria Isabel Lopez’s license

MANILA, Philippines – After couple of weeks of social media headlines, Maria Isabel Lopez’ ASEAN Lane breach sanctions have been announced o...

September 2017 LET results released in 43 working days

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board for Professional Teachers (BPT) announces that 21,198 elementary teachers out of 80,509 examinees (26.33%) and 49,626 secondary teachers out of 107,020 examinees (46.37%) successfully passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers (L.E.T.) given last September 24, 2017 in 27 testing centers all over the Philippines, Hong Kong and Thailand. It is further announced that of the 21,198 elementary teacher passers, 19,581 are first timers and 1,617 are repeaters. For the secondary teachers, 41,180 passers are first timers and 8,446 are repeaters.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcqxvOgTN5rylDonPDB7mYV7oY4QczMqbafv7q9lSZQkOTIoiEDwnvwjffb56JkryagJJpwubBeVz4M8sbJiB1l2a0dgvM9lJRwZIcO36FCY5pWHHpRRTkge-__VfaKZ3TLog2J6zsk947/s1600/let-results-september-2017-released.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="September 2017 LET results released November 27, 2017" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="386" data-original-width="717" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcqxvOgTN5rylDonPDB7mYV7oY4QczMqbafv7q9lSZQkOTIoiEDwnvwjffb56JkryagJJpwubBeVz4M8sbJiB1l2a0dgvM9lJRwZIcO36FCY5pWHHpRRTkge-__VfaKZ3TLog2J6zsk947/s1600/let-results-september-2017-released.jpg" title="September 2017 LET results released November 27, 2017" /></a></div><br />The Board for Professional Teachers is composed of Dr. Rosita L. Navarro, Chairman; Dr. Paz I. Lucido, Vice Chairman; Dr. Paraluman R. Giron and Dr. Nora M. Uy, Members.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><br /><b>LET Results Summary</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>LET Passers Elementary: <a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/a-b-passers-list-let-results-september-2017-elementary.html">A-B</a> | <a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/let-results-september-2017-elementary-c-g-passers.html">C-G</a> | <a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/let-results-out-september-2017-elementary-h-p-passers.html">H-P</a> | <a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/q-z-passers-list-september-2017-let-results-elementary.html">Q-Z</a></li><li>LET Passers Secondary: <a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/let-result-a-b-passers-secondary-september-2017.html">A-B</a> | <a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/let-result-c-f-passers-list-secondary-september-2017.html">C-F</a> | <a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/g-n-passers-secondary-let-result-september-2017.html">G-N</a> | <a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/o-r-passers-let-exam-result-secondary-level-september-2017.html">O-R</a> | <a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/s-z-passers-let-results-september-2017-secondary.html">S-Z</a></li><li><a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/results-top-10-elementary-september-2017-let-teachers-board-exam.html">TOPNOTCHERS: September 2017 LET Elementary Top 10</a></li><li><a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/top-10-list-september-2017-let-secondary-teachers-board-exam.html">TOPNOTCHERS: September 2017 LET Secondary Top 10</a></li><li><a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/performance-of-schools-september-2017-let-elementary-board-exam-result.html">Performance of Schools: September 2017 LET Elementary</a></li><li><a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/september-2017-let-secondary-board-exam-result-performance-schools.html">Performance of Schools: September 2017 LET Secondary</a></li><li><a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/september-2017-let-passers-registration-verification-ratings-oathtaking-schedule.html">September 2017 LET passers registration, verification of ratings and oathtaking schedule, venue</a></li></ul><br />The results of examination with respect to two (2) examinees were withheld pending final determination of their liabilities under the rules and regulations governing licensure examination.<br /><br />Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be from December 4 to December 8, 2017 for Elementary Level and December 11 to December 22, 2017 for Secondary Level. The requirements for the issuance of Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card (ID) are the following: 1) Notice of Admission; 2) duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal; 3) two pieces passport size pictures (colored with white background and complete nametag); 4) two sets of documentary stamps; 5) 1 piece short brown envelope. Successful examinees should PERSONALLY register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.<br /><br />You may also register at the PRC Service Centers in Robinsons Place Manila, Robinsons Galleria, and in Clark Skills Training Center (formerly Polytechnic College, Clark, Pampanga).<br /><br />Likewise, the following campuses shall also serve as venues for initial registration from December 4 to December 15, 2017: Arellano University – College of Education in Sampaloc, Manila; University of Santo Tomas – College of Education in España, Manila; Technological Institute of the Philippines – College of Education in Quezon City; Philippine Normal University – College of Education in Manila.<br /><br />The dates and venues for the oathtaking ceremonies of the new successful examinees in the said examination WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

September 2017 LET results released in 43 working days

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board for Professional Teachers (BPT) announces that 21,198 elementary teachers out of ...

Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters wins Miss Universe 2017

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Folks, our new Miss Universe is Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters from South Africa!<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/AVvXsEiZw4QP9CQCBs-gx8uPdK2WSumIu4ZwYsceRqKfWiwcYc30M90vKa6AdvntpsubYl9VHHAFEJGrRo_YYr_Uuq-RR6u2T0KJhjN5dOwWomMwGGF9oCiT7M99JvtJRQ68_b8So5YlaNPU9tDz/s1600/miss-south-africa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters wins Miss Universe 2017" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="543" data-original-width="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZw4QP9CQCBs-gx8uPdK2WSumIu4ZwYsceRqKfWiwcYc30M90vKa6AdvntpsubYl9VHHAFEJGrRo_YYr_Uuq-RR6u2T0KJhjN5dOwWomMwGGF9oCiT7M99JvtJRQ68_b8So5YlaNPU9tDz/s1600/miss-south-africa.jpg" title="Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters wins Miss Universe 2017" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW QUEEN.</td></tr></tbody></table>Nel-Peters was crowned by France's Iris Mittenaere during the grand coronation at The AXIS, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on Sunday, November 26 (Monday, November 27 Manila time).<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Miss Colombia Laura González and Miss Jamaica Davina Bennett were the first and second runners-up, respectively.<br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allowfullscreen="true" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="360" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMissUniverse%2Fvideos%2F10156014362859047%2F&show_text=0&width=560" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br />Ninety-two ladies from around the globe competed to win the much-coveted crown.<br /><br />Miss Philippines Rachel Peters, among the crowd favorite, <a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/rachel-peters-miss-universe-journey-ends.html">landed on Top 10</a>, ending her quest for the country's fourth crown in one of the world's largest pageants.<br /><br /><b>Here are the final results of Miss Universe 2017:</b><br /><style type="text/css">.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;border-color:#ccc;}.tg td{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#fff;}.tg th{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#f0f0f0;}.tg .tg-s6z2{text-align:center}.tg .tg-4eph{background-color:#f9f9f9}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tg {width: auto !important;}.tg col {width: auto !important;}.tg-wrap {overflow-x: auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;}}</style><br /><div class="tg-wrap"><table class="tg"><tbody><tr>     <th class="tg-s6z2">Placements</th>     <th class="tg-s6z2">Contestant</th>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-4eph">Miss Universe 2017</td>     <td class="tg-4eph">South Africa – Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-031e">1st Runner-up</td>     <td class="tg-031e">Colombia – Laura González</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-4eph">2nd Runner-up</td>     <td class="tg-4eph">Jamaica – Davina Bennett</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-031e">Top 5</td>     <td class="tg-031e">South Africa – Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters<br />Venezuela – Keysi Sayago<br />Thailand – Maria Poonlertlarp<br />Jamaica – Davina Bennett<br />Colombia – Laura González<br /><br /></td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-4eph"><b>Top 10</b></td>     <td class="tg-4eph">Venezuela – Keysi Sayago<br />United States – Kára McCullough<br />Philippines – Rachel Peters<br />Canada – Lauren Howe<br />South Africa – Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters<br />Spain – Sofía del Prado<br />Brazil – Monalysa Alcântara<br />Colombia – Laura González<br />Thailand – Maria Poonlertlarp<br />Jamaica – Davina Bennett</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-031e"><b>Top 16</b></td>     <td class="tg-031e"><b>Africa and Asia-Pacific Top 4</b><br /><b><br /></b> Thailand – Maria Poonlertlarp <br />Sri Lanka – Christina Peiris <br />Ghana – Ruth Quashie <br />South Africa – Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters<br /><br /><b>Europe Top 4</b><br /><br />Spain – Sofía del Prado<br />Ireland – Cailín Toíbín<br />Croatia – Shanaelle Petty<br />Great Britain – Anna Burdzy<br /><br /><b>Americas Top 4</b><br /><b><br /></b> Colombia – Laura González<br />United States – Kára McCullough<br />Brazil – Monalysa Alcântara<br />Canada – Lauren Howe<br /><br /><b>Wildcard (4 spots)</b><br /><b><br /></b> Philippines – Rachel Peters<br />China – Roxette Qiu<br />Jamaica – Davina Bennett<br />Venezuela – Keysi Sayago</td>   </tr></tbody></table></div><br />Miss Universe 2015 from the Philippines Pia Wurtzbach was among the judges of the competition.<br /><b><br /></b> <b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters wins Miss Universe 2017

MANILA, Philippines - Folks, our new Miss Universe is Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters from South Africa! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW QUEEN. Nel-Peters ...

Rachel Peters Miss Universe 2017 journey ends

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA - Miss Philippines Rachel Peters Miss Universe journey is through.<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/AVvXsEjnPXhBkAk6Ne8A6Gb6JYMGsOvBJ4q6Ze-BZZiSD2VL41BnzlR52bOupARkVFhePtq2sOXH0U3aga0cD0kNdayvLzPRv93kEq6lNPeJaSXx3u0bWYDINT0uU3oP00j1X-2l_s0n-6OCC7nr/s1600/rachel-peters-top5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Rachel Peters Miss Universe journey ends" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="844" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnPXhBkAk6Ne8A6Gb6JYMGsOvBJ4q6Ze-BZZiSD2VL41BnzlR52bOupARkVFhePtq2sOXH0U3aga0cD0kNdayvLzPRv93kEq6lNPeJaSXx3u0bWYDINT0uU3oP00j1X-2l_s0n-6OCC7nr/s1600/rachel-peters-top5.jpg" title="Rachel Peters Miss Universe journey ends" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CONGRATULATIONS, Miss Philippines Rachel Peters for advancing Miss Universe Final 10.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Despite being included in many a favorites list, the 26-year-old did not make it to the Top 5 as announced after the evening gown presentation.<br /><br /><b>LOOK</b>: <a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/live-results-miss-universe-2017-full-list-winners.html">LIVE RESULTS: Miss Universe 2017 full list of winners</a><br /><div><br /></div>Miss Thailand Maria Poonlertlarp is the only Asian who will compete in the final round of the pageant.<br /><br /><b>Here's Miss Universe 2017 Top 5:</b><br /><br />1. South Africa – Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters<br />2. Venezuela – Keysi Sayago<br />3. Thailand – Maria Poonlertlarp<br />4. Jamaica – Davina Bennett<br />5. Colombia – Laura González<br /><br />Peters who has entered the Top 16 as wildcard said "Everything happens for a reason."<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />The country so far has 3 Miss Universe titlists, the latest being the reigning Queen Pia Wurtzbach.<br /><br />"Whatever happens today, I already feel like a winner. Philippines, it's been such an honor to wear the sash and to represent you. You guys are amazing! I am Rachel Peters, #MissUniverse #Philippines."<br /><br />The 66th Miss Universe pageant is held Monday (Manila time) at The AXIS, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States and is hosted by American television personality and comedian Steve Harvey.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

Rachel Peters Miss Universe 2017 journey ends

MANILA - Miss Philippines Rachel Peters Miss Universe journey is through. CONGRATULATIONS, Miss Philippines Rachel Peters for advancing Miss...

Miss Philippines Rachel Peters enters Miss Universe Top 16

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines' bet Rachel Peters is one step closer to the Miss Universe 2017 crown.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr1Y1ionWV76oIyb134KVYOdwo1jZHcwk8VuXSdkMmVerHzza1nSGiQOi2CR50PPw6BgI2GXgW8KWb3kmyiOj3JO6N-lg0ORGIJU_mtk4xTqnbFbNt7Lx_Zo-fpusBhyphenhyphentxt82sMHcoTxRL/s1600/rachel-peters-philippines.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Miss Philippines Rachel Peters enters Miss Universe Top 16" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="581" data-original-width="948" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr1Y1ionWV76oIyb134KVYOdwo1jZHcwk8VuXSdkMmVerHzza1nSGiQOi2CR50PPw6BgI2GXgW8KWb3kmyiOj3JO6N-lg0ORGIJU_mtk4xTqnbFbNt7Lx_Zo-fpusBhyphenhyphentxt82sMHcoTxRL/s1600/rachel-peters-philippines.JPG" title="Miss Philippines Rachel Peters enters Miss Universe Top 16" /></a></div><br />Peters made it to the Top 16 wildcard spots during the beauty pageant’s ongoing coronation at The AXIS, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on Sunday, November 26 (Monday, November 27 Manila time).<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />The other contestants who made it to the Top 16 are:<br /><br />Africa and Asia-Pacific<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Thailand – Maria Poonlertlarp</li><li>Sri Lanka – Christina Peiris</li><li>Ghana – Ruth Quashie</li><li>South Africa – Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters</li></ul><br />Europe<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Spain – Sofía del Prado</li><li>Ireland – Cailín Toíbín</li><li>Croatia – Shanaelle Petty</li><li>Great Britain – Anna Burdzy</li></ul><br />Americas<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Colombia – Laura González</li><li>United States – Kára McCullough</li><li>Brazil – Monalysa Alcântara</li><li>Canada – Lauren Howe</li></ul><br />Wildcard<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Philippines – Rachel Peters</li><li>China – Roxette Qiu</li><li>Jamaica – Davina Bennett</li><li>Venezuela – Keysi Sayago</li></ul><br />Peters is hoping to bring back the crown in the Philippines. The country so far has 3 Miss Universe titlists, the latest being the reigning Queen Pia Wurtzbach.<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>"Whatever happens today, I already feel like a winner. Philippines, it's been such an honor to wear the sash and to represent you. You guys are amazing! I am Rachel Peters, #MissUniverse #Philippines."</i></blockquote><br /><b>RELATED STORIES</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/live-results-miss-universe-2017-full-list-winners.html">LIVE RESULTS: Miss Universe 2017 full list of winners</a></li><li><a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/live-stream-miss-universe-2017-grand-coronation-night-video.html">LIVE STREAM: Miss Universe 2017 Grand Coronation Night video</a></li><li><a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/miss-universe-2017-top-picks-forecast-predictions.html">Miss Universe 2017 top picks, fearless forecast by experts and enthusiasts</a></li></ul><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

Miss Philippines Rachel Peters enters Miss Universe Top 16

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines' bet Rachel Peters is one step closer to the Miss Universe 2017 crown. Peters made it to the Top 1...

LIVE RESULTS: Miss Universe 2017 full list of winners

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The Miss Universe 2017 full list of winners was announced on Sunday, November 26 (Monday, November 27 Manila time) during the grand coronation night at The AXIS, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The Summit Express updates this page for the live results as the competition happens.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a rel='nofollow' href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy0xq2WbEPwHh5zfAxfoaKoWLkdBVc8eMhT94ea6yHwj0jCBuAgm6YYjwJ9PKvooft3aj2lyDRse3JdE2q9c_BJ7BIEWiQVI9qynDNWVhmCH3Wyh7D0WyRQbBJmtSzEqxwY1N_xbeiy6Lb/s1600/miss-universe-2017-winners.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="LIVE RESULTS: Miss Universe 2017 full list of winners" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="768" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy0xq2WbEPwHh5zfAxfoaKoWLkdBVc8eMhT94ea6yHwj0jCBuAgm6YYjwJ9PKvooft3aj2lyDRse3JdE2q9c_BJ7BIEWiQVI9qynDNWVhmCH3Wyh7D0WyRQbBJmtSzEqxwY1N_xbeiy6Lb/s1600/miss-universe-2017-winners.jpg" title="LIVE RESULTS: Miss Universe 2017 full list of winners" /></a></div><br />Ninety-two ladies from around the globe are vying for the much-coveted crown and the priviledge of being the Miss Universe 2017. Iris Mittenaere from France will crown her successor at the end of the event.<br /><br />The Philippines' bet Rachel Peters will try to get the title and duplicate the success of Pia Wurtzbach, who was crowned in the same venue in 2015.<br /><br /><b>RELATED STORIES</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/live-stream-miss-universe-2017-grand-coronation-night-video.html">LIVE STREAM: Miss Universe 2017 Grand Coronation Night video</a></li><li><a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/miss-universe-2017-top-picks-forecast-predictions.html">Miss Universe 2017 top picks, fearless forecast by experts and enthusiasts</a></li></ul><div class="post-header-line-1" style="color: #555555; font-family: Roboto, "Roboto Slab", Helvetica, "Open Sans", Tahoma, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 12px;"><div style="float: right; padding-right: 2px;"><div class="fb-like fb_iframe_widget" data-action="like" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/mysummitexpress" data-layout="button_count" data-share="false" data-show-faces="false" fb-iframe-plugin-query="action=like&app_id=388089951236713&container_width=0&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmysummitexpress&layout=button_count&locale=en_US&sdk=joey&share=false&show_faces=false" fb-xfbml-state="rendered" style="display: inline-block; position: relative;"><span style="display: inline-block; height: 20px; position: relative; text-align: justify; vertical-align: bottom; width: 80px;"></span></div></div><div style="float: right; padding-right: 2px;"><div class="fb-like fb_iframe_widget" data-action="like" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/mysummitexpress" data-layout="button_count" data-share="false" data-show-faces="false" fb-iframe-plugin-query="action=like&app_id=388089951236713&container_width=0&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmysummitexpress&layout=button_count&locale=en_US&sdk=joey&share=false&show_faces=false" fb-xfbml-state="rendered" style="display: inline-block; position: relative;"><br /></div></div></div><br />Miss Universe organization is selecting the top 12 semifinalists per continent. Four candidates from The Americas (North America, Central America, South America, Caribbean), four candidates from Europe, and four candidates from Asia, Africa, and the Oceania.<br /><br />“For the first cut, three candidates from each region will be selected based on scores plus one spot for the girl with the most votes in that region,” said Norman Tinio, of <a rel='nofollow' href="http://normannorman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normannorman.com</a>.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Tinio added: “And then, there will be four remaining Wild Card spots from around the world.”<br /><br />“So there will be four girls from the Americas, four girls from Europe, four from girls from Asia, Africa and Pacific; and four wild cards. A total of 16 semi-finalists,” said Tinio.<br /><br /><b>Here are the final results of Miss Universe 2017 </b><i>(refresh page for the updates):</i><br /><style type="text/css">.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;border-color:#ccc;}.tg td{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#fff;}.tg th{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#f0f0f0;}.tg .tg-s6z2{text-align:center}.tg .tg-4eph{background-color:#f9f9f9}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tg {width: auto !important;}.tg col {width: auto !important;}.tg-wrap {overflow-x: auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;}}</style><br /><div class="tg-wrap"><table class="tg">  <tbody><tr>    <th class="tg-s6z2">Placements</th>    <th class="tg-s6z2">Contestant</th>  </tr><tr>    <td class="tg-4eph">Miss Universe 2017</td>    <td class="tg-4eph"></td>  </tr><tr>    <td class="tg-031e">1st Runner-up</td>    <td class="tg-031e"></td>  </tr><tr>    <td class="tg-4eph">2nd Runner-up</td>    <td class="tg-4eph"></td>  </tr><tr>    <td class="tg-031e">Top 5</td>    <td class="tg-031e"></td>  </tr><tr>    <td class="tg-4eph">Top 10</td>    <td class="tg-4eph"></td>  </tr><tr>    <td class="tg-031e">Top 16</td>    <td class="tg-031e"><b>Africa and Asia-Pacific (Top 4)</b><br /><b><br /></b>Thailand – Maria Poonlertlarp <br />Sri Lanka – Christina Peiris <br />Ghana – Ruth Quashie <br />South Africa – Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters<br /><br /><b>Europe (Top 4)</b><br /><br />Spain – Sofía del Prado<br />Ireland – Cailín Toíbín<br />Croatia – Shanaelle Petty<br />Great Britain – Anna Burdzy</td>  </tr></tbody></table></div><br />Here's the live updates of the pageant night.<br /><br /><center><a rel='nofollow' class="twitter-timeline" data-height="800" href="https://twitter.com/MissUniverse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tweets by MissUniverse</a> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />Ross Matthews, Jay Manuel, Lele Pons, Megan Olivi, Wendy Fitzwilliam, and the Philippines’ very own queen, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach are among this year's judges.<br /><br />Five-time Emmy award winner Steve Harvey together with Ashley Graham hosted the pageant night.<br /><br />ABS-CBN Channel 2 airs exclusively on free television the live broadcast of the competition at 8:00 in the morning.<br /><br />Catch the Miss Universe 2017 primetime replay on ABS-CBN’s Sunday’s Best on December 3 and on Lifestyle on December 4.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The grand coronation night for the 66th edition of Miss Universe pageant is happening on Sunday, November 26, 2017 (Monday, November 27 Manila time) at The AXIS, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The livestreaming video of the "most beautiful day in the universe" is available on this page.<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/AVvXsEjlZhQvR0CZ8CfieqmAqO43hR2piq4z_cPfHnUOz2mEHM3N7DU9ZLqL1re8v9XDZwAYmOrS-4lqUeKVn90bekuip71lhnbzvtQ7iZ0HMaYlZxrzmwe2fdKubxpTi5GTk68GjE9i9T9HopgV/s1600/miss-universe-rachel-peters-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Miss Universe 2017 - Philippines Rachel Peters." border="0" class="img" data-original-height="392" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlZhQvR0CZ8CfieqmAqO43hR2piq4z_cPfHnUOz2mEHM3N7DU9ZLqL1re8v9XDZwAYmOrS-4lqUeKVn90bekuip71lhnbzvtQ7iZ0HMaYlZxrzmwe2fdKubxpTi5GTk68GjE9i9T9HopgV/s1600/miss-universe-rachel-peters-2017.jpg" title="Miss Universe 2017 - Philippines Rachel Peters." /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miss Universe - Philippines Rachel Peters. Photo Credit/Instagram Rachel Peters</td></tr></tbody></table>Ninety-two candidates are vying for the most coveted crown and the priviledge of being the Miss Universe 2017.<br /><br />Iris Mittenaere from France will crown her successor at the end of the competition.<br /><br />The event is hosted by five-time Emmy award winner Steve Harvey together with Ashley Graham, and will be graced by judges Ross Matthews, Jay Manuel, Lele Pons, Megan Olivi, Wendy Fitzwilliam, and the Philippines’ very own queen, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach.<br /><br />International stars Fergy and Rachel Patten are also set to perform their top hits.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />The three-hour special programming event aired live on FOX in the United States.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: Miss Universe 2017 livestreaming video</b><br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allowfullscreen="true" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="360" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMissUniverse%2Fvideos%2F10156012716894047%2F&show_text=0&width=560" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br />Here's the live updates of the pageant night.<br /><br /><center><a rel='nofollow' class="twitter-timeline" data-height="800" href="https://twitter.com/MissUniverse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tweets by MissUniverse</a> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><br /><b>How to watch Miss Universe in the Philippines?</b><br /><br />ABS-CBN Channel 2 airs exclusively on free television the live broadcast of the competition at 8:00 in the morning.<br /><br />The Philippines' bet Rachel Peters will try to get the title and duplicate the success of Pia Wurtzbach, who was crowned in the same venue in 2015 (READ: <a rel='nofollow' href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/miss-universe-2017-top-picks-forecast-predictions.html">Miss Universe 2017 top picks, fearless forecast by experts and enthusiasts</a>).<br /><br />In the preliminary swimsuit and evening gown competition, Rachel owned the stage in her Yamamay swimsuit and elegant form-fitting gold gown.<br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><div style="height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.21%; position: relative;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" gesture="media" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xad8Ll28wZ4?ecver=2" style="height: 100%; left: 0; position: absolute; width: 100%;" width="100%"></iframe></div></div></center><br />She also surprised Filipino pageant fans in the national costume show when she wore a Val Taguba creation that features a modern twist on the legendary Sarimanok, a symbol of good fortune for Maranaos.<br /><br />As always, Pinoys show support online by voting for her via the official Miss Universe website and tweeting using the hashtags #MissUniverse and #Philippines.<br /><br />Catch the Miss Universe 2017 primetime replay on ABS-CBN’s Sunday’s Best on December 3 and on Lifestyle on December 4.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

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FULL RESULTS: November 2017 Customs Broker board exam passers list, top 10

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The November 2017 Customs Broker board exam results which include the complete list of passers, top 10 (topnotchers), top performing schools and performance of schools are out online expected on Tuesday, November 28, or in three (3) 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/AVvXsEigcgagcoVIiiCgeE8om-jdguiaOy8EAlmVxJ5cigNhKMzuMayjkf3dlba3NcLbjzq2pQGXHl3_vjfQNPUVjUk4b1nXKHP3PQ90XqPb9RPkua8GYNsGeKk3681ppKLfQH7R6ei7lEebuovT/s1600/customs-broker-board-exam-results-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="November 2017 Customs Broker board exam passers list, top 10" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="388" data-original-width="718" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigcgagcoVIiiCgeE8om-jdguiaOy8EAlmVxJ5cigNhKMzuMayjkf3dlba3NcLbjzq2pQGXHl3_vjfQNPUVjUk4b1nXKHP3PQ90XqPb9RPkua8GYNsGeKk3681ppKLfQH7R6ei7lEebuovT/s1600/customs-broker-board-exam-results-2017.jpg" title="November 2017 Customs Broker board exam passers list, top 10" /></a></div><br />Customs broker board exam was administered on Wednesday and Thursday, November 22 and 23, in the cities of Manila, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu and Davao.<br /><br />The members of the Board for Customs Brokers who gave the licensure examination are Nenette T. Dagondon, Officer-In-Charge and Rolando L. De Jesus, Member.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><b><br /></b><b>Roll of Successful Examinees in the</b><br /><b>CUSTOMS BROKER LICENSURE EXAMINATION</b><br />Held on NOVEMBER 22 & 23, 2017<br />Released on NOVEMBER 27-28, 2017<br /><br /><div class="blinking"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Now updating for the list of passers...</span></i></div><br /><b>The top performing school in the November 2017 Customs Broker Licensure Examination as per Commission Resolution No. 2010-547 series of 2010</b>: WITH 50 OR MORE EXAMINEES AND WITH AT LEAST 80% PASSING PERCENTAGE<br /><br /><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Updating for the top performing schools...</span></i><br /><br /><b>The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the November 2017 Customs Broker Licensure Examination are the following:</b><br /><br /><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Updating for the list of topnotchers...</span></i><br /><br /><b>The performance of schools in the November 2017 Customs Broker Licensure Examination in alphabetical order as per R.A. 8981</b> 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: <br /><br /><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Check back for the performance of schools...</span></i><br /><br /><b>REGISTRATION OF PASSERS</b><br /><br />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. <br /><br />Those who will register are required to bring the following:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal</li><li>2 pieces passport size picture (colored with white background and complete name tag)</li><li>2 sets of documentary stamps</li></ul><br />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, PRC said.<br /><br /><b>VERIFICATION OF RATINGS</b><br /><br />Customs Broker board exam's verification of ratings (passers, non-passers and removal) can be done online.<br /><br />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.<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>NOTE: If you have 'Jr" name suffix, please add it after your FIRST NAME (i.e Eduardo Jr ) to avoid 'no matching record found' error.</i></blockquote><br /><br /><b>COVERAGE OF EXAMINATION</b><br /><br />The two-day exam covered the following subjects: customs law, rules, ethics and customs broker practices, customs documentation, clearance and procedures (Day 1) and tariff law, rules and regulations and internal trade, classification and practical computations (Day 2).<br /><br /><b>RELEASE OF RESULTS</b><br /><br />According to PRC Resolution No. 2016-1019, the target release date of Customs broker board exam is on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 or in 3 working days after the exam. <br /><br />In the same period last year, results were released online after two (2) working days. A total of 1,030 out of 2,022 passed the exams. Gordon College Olongapo City topped the schools with 88.71% passing rate or 55 out of 62 passed.<br /><br />In the November 2015 exams, results were released in three (3) working days. PRC named 721 out of 1,764 who have passed the exams. Gordon College also led the schools, 80.00 %  or 24 out of 30 successfully hurdled the tests.<br /><br /><b>We advise examinees to monitor announcement of results starting Monday, November 27.</b><br /><br />The Summit Express will update this page for the full list of passers, topnotchers and performance of schools.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

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