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VIDEO: Team Sarah 'The Voice PH' Knockout Rounds results (January 17, 2015)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines -Team Sarah artists showcased their voices and proved they deserve a spot in the Live Shows as they clash in the final knockout rounds of the top-rating and Twitter-trending “The Voice of the Philippines” on Saturday, Jan 17, 2015. Results of the singing competition as well as video of performances are available here. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8z83Rj9TYqM2iXqVg-AdN728wqg-eNFV6QD7NQREVNQx7bRV3a2Ys9h5SudcuEPLzOOAFHu21KK-V30IxUGtuIP_COX5KddGolppmdawY3Cex20_E5WbbSrr1j1pJt1yHIh6NaxPSP6QP/s1600/Team+Sarah+Knock+out.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Team Sarah Knockout Round" border="0" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8z83Rj9TYqM2iXqVg-AdN728wqg-eNFV6QD7NQREVNQx7bRV3a2Ys9h5SudcuEPLzOOAFHu21KK-V30IxUGtuIP_COX5KddGolppmdawY3Cex20_E5WbbSrr1j1pJt1yHIh6NaxPSP6QP/s1600/Team+Sarah+Knock+out.jpg" title="Team Sarah Knockout Round" width="560" /></a></div> Some of the artists performed songs that are housed in their own genres, while the others stepped out of their comfort zones in order to pursuade Coach Sarah to pick them for its Top 6-member squad. Demie Fresco, Carol Leus and Shaira Cervancia got eliminated out of the competition. Meanwhile, Coach Sarah picked Monique Lualhati, Poppert Bernadas, Douglas Dagal, Jason Dy, Jason Fernandez and Kokoi Baldo to move on to the Live Shows. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8mCRMueDbr6028JInNlxMah1A5_iCtLn9mSuyoZhToRUDqAPMe4nUw8Fh9eS2W7Y734rlkDWbM_1o8mCUuBumnxnHM3ohjfARl4HNGJmj62Jz75TAZW1iga5ifO9eWCMaSChIp5DtmPHK/s1600/Team-Sarah-KO.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Team Sarah Knockout Round" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8mCRMueDbr6028JInNlxMah1A5_iCtLn9mSuyoZhToRUDqAPMe4nUw8Fh9eS2W7Y734rlkDWbM_1o8mCUuBumnxnHM3ohjfARl4HNGJmj62Jz75TAZW1iga5ifO9eWCMaSChIp5DtmPHK/s1600/Team-Sarah-KO.jpg" title="Team Sarah Knockout Round" width="560" /></a></div> GROUP 1: Monique Lualhati vs Poppert Bernadas vs Demie Fresco Advanced #1: Monique Lualhati (“I Knew You Were Trouble”) Advanced #2: Poppert Bernadas (“Natutulog ba ang Diyos”) Eliminated: Demie Fresco (“My Immortal”) GROUP 2: Jason Dy vs Carol Leus vs Douglas Dagal Advanced #1: Jason Dy (“Jar of Hearts”) Advanced #2: Douglas Dagal (“I Believe I Can Fly”) Eliminated: Carol Leus (“Open Arms”) GROUP 3: Jason Fernandez vs Kokoi Baldo vs Shaira Cervancia Advanced #1: Jason Fernandez (“Push”) Advanced #2: Kokoi Baldo (“Bilog Na Naman ang Buwan”) Eliminated: Shaira Cervancia ( “Don’t Stop Believing”) PLAYLIST: Team Sarah Knockout Rounds (videos courtesy of ABS-CBN/ The Voice PH) <center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="380" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/h7pvljoiCxg?list=PLU0Icula35rOSOXm3UNb2VB1ab68z96iF" width="600"></iframe></center> RELATED VIDEOS: <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2015/01/team-lea-voice-ph-knockout-rounds-results-videos.html">Team Lea 'The Voice PH' Knockout Rounds Results</a> <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2015/01/the-voice-ph-team-apl-knockout-round-results-january-10-2015.html">'The Voice PH' Team Apl Knockout Round Results</a> Also advancing to the Live Shows to woo the viewing public for votes are Team Lea’s Timmy Pavino, Leah Patricio, Nino Alejandro, Casper Biancaflor, Miro Valera, and Abbey Pineda and Team Apl’s Ferns Tosco, Suy Galvez, Bradley Holmes, Daryl Ong, Alisah Bonaobra, and Mackie Cao. Don’t miss the final knockouts in “The Voice of the Philippines” Season 2 this Sunday (Jan 11), 8:30 PM on ABS-CBN.</div>

VIDEO: Team Sarah 'The Voice PH' Knockout Rounds results (January 17, 2015)

MANILA, Philippines -Team Sarah artists showcased their voices and proved they deserve a spot in the Live Shows as they clash in the final k...

'Bagyong Amang' makes landfall in Dolores, Samar; Signal No. 1 up in Metro Manila

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - 'Bagyong Amang' (Mekkhala) has made landfall over Dolores, Eastern Samar at 3:00 in the afternoon on Saturday, January 17 and is now crossing Northern, Samar. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7YNQ4z9dCKxLiTD-7-voE-mCGqQr_-Q9hK9Xtzlk_fjPMNoI6q5zgfOutnoA7GRfCrxAK0RBs9oVMmsx1jm-_572RCo0XPblDRodqfOsa8-ca8We6yA8PwGwlZLlbjTxLCrJJ7wfUcqW/s1600/Typhoon-Amang.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="'Bagyong Amang' makes landfall in Dolores, Samar; Signal No. 1 up in Metro Manila" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7YNQ4z9dCKxLiTD-7-voE-mCGqQr_-Q9hK9Xtzlk_fjPMNoI6q5zgfOutnoA7GRfCrxAK0RBs9oVMmsx1jm-_572RCo0XPblDRodqfOsa8-ca8We6yA8PwGwlZLlbjTxLCrJJ7wfUcqW/s1600/Typhoon-Amang.jpg" title="'Bagyong Amang' makes landfall in Dolores, Samar; Signal No. 1 up in Metro Manila" width="560" /></a></div> At 4:00pm today, the center of 'Bagyong Amang' was estimated based on Doppler Radar and all available data at 60 km North Northeast of Borongan City, Eastern Samar (12.1°N, 125.6°E). 'Amang' has maximum sustained winds of 100 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 130 kph. It is forecast to move Northwest at 19 kph. Forecast Positions: <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>24 hour (Tomorrow afternoon, January 18): 115 km East Infanta, Quezon.</li><li>48 hour (Monday afternoon, January 19): 155 km East Northeast of Aparri, Cagayan.</li><li>72 hour (Tuesday afternoon, January 20): 415 km East Northeast of Basco, Batanes.</li></ul> Public Storm Warning Signal No. 2 (Winds of 61-100 kph is expected in at least 24 hrs): LUZON: Catanduanes, Albay, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Southern Quezon Incl. Polillo Island, Sorsogon, Masbate, Burias Island Incl. Ticao Island. VISAYAS: Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar and Biliran. IMPACTS OF THE WIND: <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Rice and corn maybe adversely affected</li><li>Few large trees uprooted</li><li>Large number of nipa and cogon houses partially or totally unroofed and old galvanized iron roofs may roll off.</li><li>Billboards/Signage may roll off</li><li>Travel by all types of sea vessels and aircrafts are risky</li></ul> These areas will have stormy weather with heavy to intense rains. Residents along coastal areas are alerted against possible Storm surges of less than 2 meters. Public Storm Warning Signal No. 1 (Winds of 30-60 kph is expected in at least 36 hrs) LUZON : Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Batangas, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Aurora, Quirino, Isabela, Rest of Quezon, Marinduque, Oriental Mindoro and Romblon. VISAYAS: Leyte, Southern Leyte, Extreme Northern Cebu Incl. Bantayan Island and Camotes Island. IMPACTS OF THE WIND <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Twigs and branches of trees maybe broken</li><li>Some banana plants may tilt or land flat on the ground</li><li>Rice in flowering stage may suffer significant damage</li><li>Some nipa and cogon houses maybe partially unroofed</li><li>Sea travel of small sea crafts and fishing boats is risky</li><li>These areas will have occasional rains with occasional gusty winds.</li></ul> The estimated rainfall amount is from 7.5 – 20 mm per hour (heavy - intense) within the 400 km diameter of the Tropical Storm. Residents in low lying and mountainous areas of the provinces with PSWS#2 and #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Ocean waves may reach up to 9 meters within the diameter of the storm. Fisherfolks and those with small seacrafts are advised not to venture out over the seaboards of Luzon, Visayas and the eastern seaboard of Mindanao.</div>

'Bagyong Amang' makes landfall in Dolores, Samar; Signal No. 1 up in Metro Manila

MANILA, Philippines - 'Bagyong Amang' (Mekkhala) has made landfall over Dolores, Eastern Samar at 3:00 in the afternoon on Saturday,...

27-year old woman dies in accident after Tacloban Papal Mass

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">TACLOBAN, Philippines - A 27-year-old woman from Bicol died at Tacloban airport just after the Mass officiated by Pope Francis on Saturday afternoon, January 17. <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 href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTiDwovwBCMIF2O8Pi611RdFgpEpfAUIo_gRoNmTEqrMSqKf71D50ooICERSeiKoZsdrJ-ENZk0vApnJ1JuJAfUiMvJidpY9KlCMxvaoumDxWLpbWubATpsVR7v96D4ttPCrCT2gN43b49/s1600/Woman-died-Tacloban.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Papal mass volunteer died after a freak accident" border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTiDwovwBCMIF2O8Pi611RdFgpEpfAUIo_gRoNmTEqrMSqKf71D50ooICERSeiKoZsdrJ-ENZk0vApnJ1JuJAfUiMvJidpY9KlCMxvaoumDxWLpbWubATpsVR7v96D4ttPCrCT2gN43b49/s1600/Woman-died-Tacloban.jpg" title="Papal mass volunteer died after a freak accident" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Papal mass volunteer died after a freak accident | Credit: UCAN/ABS-CBN News</td></tr></tbody></table> The Yolanda aid worker Kristel Mae Padasas was dead on arrival at around 2 pm at the St Paul's Hospital in Tacloban City. She worked with the Catholic Relief Service during the Yolanda humanitarian crisis. Fr. Amadeo Alvero, Palo Archdiocese' Social Communications Director said the accident was due to scaffoldings of a speaker near the altar that fell on her. The scaffolding hit her in the chest and pinned her to the ground. Health Secretary Janette Garin said the cause of death was "massive blood loss." "Nahulog dahil sa hangin," he noted, adding that the large crowd that gathered for the event had nothing to do with the accident. Alvero added that Padasas was one of many volunteers helping at the mass the pope, which police said attracted a crowd of about 200,000 people. Pope Francis cut short his trip to Leyte due to bad weather condition as tropical storm Amang (Mekkhala) threatens Eastern Visayas. Amang is the first storm or typhoon to hit the Philippines this 2015.</div>

27-year old woman dies in accident after Tacloban Papal Mass

TACLOBAN, Philippines - A 27-year-old woman from Bicol died at Tacloban airport just after the Mass officiated by Pope Francis on Saturday a...

IN PHOTOS: Plane carrying Palace officials skids off Tacloban runway

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">TACLOBAN, Philippines - A private plane carrrying 11 government officials skidded off the runway of Tacloban International Airport in few minutes after Pope Francis departure on Saturday afternoon. <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 href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghjHI6Qsqp45pzwXkgtsnpwf6PleKDEoQz8TkbYvI13K5vhi5WOQk-jR77wyuR0EcuP906uOInoqVAah6w2gP_XIFhqMCi37vKsPQiXKlwl_1okdXwdIAbgfhQM-9pybZsRTGj2w3G-ZFE/s1600/Plane-skids-off-tacloban-runway2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Private plane carrying cabinet officials skids off runway" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghjHI6Qsqp45pzwXkgtsnpwf6PleKDEoQz8TkbYvI13K5vhi5WOQk-jR77wyuR0EcuP906uOInoqVAah6w2gP_XIFhqMCi37vKsPQiXKlwl_1okdXwdIAbgfhQM-9pybZsRTGj2w3G-ZFE/s1600/Plane-skids-off-tacloban-runway2.jpg" title="Private plane carrying cabinet officials skids off runway" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Private plane carrying cabinet officials skids off runway | Credit: @jeffcanoy</td></tr></tbody></table> Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa and Communications Secretary Herminio “Sonny” Coloma Jr. were on board the Global Express Bombardier jet. Those on board also includes Undersecretary Emmanuel Bautista and the officials’ staff and security. Cabinet officials were in Tacloban for the Papal visit in Tacloban City, Leyte. Police official in Tacloban said all 11 people onboard the plane are safe. MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino, who was on a separate plane, said the first plane was already taxiing and ready to take off when something happened. "Kapansin-pansin sa mga nanonood na nagbago ang arangkada ng eroplano," he said. Here are some photos of the accident at Daniel Z. Romualdez airport in Tacloban City (Photos courtesy of <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffcanoy/status/556340545123921920" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff Canoy via Twitter</a>) <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaHpqj9Cdxwf7FAoZXzp54DiWzOZXIBsBUeJk0bjCIHclHVsVYoFR73hYvT3P1FZYXsCxv9Ds1sC3deZySoIuWrIy4oZCL_622KUVRmfWK450gYbKfsBzdFVfs7SDdIy1WzE-c1zm5c-lY/s1600/Plane-skids-off-tacloban-runway1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Global Express Bombardier jet skids off runway" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaHpqj9Cdxwf7FAoZXzp54DiWzOZXIBsBUeJk0bjCIHclHVsVYoFR73hYvT3P1FZYXsCxv9Ds1sC3deZySoIuWrIy4oZCL_622KUVRmfWK450gYbKfsBzdFVfs7SDdIy1WzE-c1zm5c-lY/s1600/Plane-skids-off-tacloban-runway1.jpg" title="Global Express Bombardier jet skids off runway" width="480" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5LI2-TlwJtDFh549W9oPLvSKC6xk-P0GnuM1j5hfnn5unX3QA9GZ_tIjBn6-sUFoXRGQDA0tGA8dQgWRYBhS4GnEjiKLXOLRnm_TE76YJQjQufAGibsdWsSx-AWEUU3lfmGFp0ztmGqQM/s1600/Plane-skids-off-tacloban-runway3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Global Express Bombardier jet skids off runway" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5LI2-TlwJtDFh549W9oPLvSKC6xk-P0GnuM1j5hfnn5unX3QA9GZ_tIjBn6-sUFoXRGQDA0tGA8dQgWRYBhS4GnEjiKLXOLRnm_TE76YJQjQufAGibsdWsSx-AWEUU3lfmGFp0ztmGqQM/s1600/Plane-skids-off-tacloban-runway3.jpg" title="Global Express Bombardier jet skids off runway" width="560" /></a></div> Tacloban officials at the airport said they heard what seemed like an explosion on one of the tires before the rented plane by government skidded the runway. Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda in a statement said that passengers of the plane did not sustain any injuries and families of those on board have also been notified that the passengers are safe. “The President was happy to hear that all on board were safe and directed the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines to investigate whether the proximate cause of the incident was weather-related or otherwise,” Lacierda said. PAGASA raised Storm Signal No. 2 over Northern Samar, Eastern Samar and Samar and Leyte including Biliran due to Tropical Storm Amang.</div>

IN PHOTOS: Plane carrying Palace officials skids off Tacloban runway

TACLOBAN, Philippines - A private plane carrrying 11 government officials skidded off the runway of Tacloban International Airport in few mi...

LIVESTREAM: Pope Francis now in Tacloban for Holy Mass (January 17, 2015)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Pope Francis still pursue to visit Eastern Visayas despite Typhoon 'Amang' signal no. 2 risk in the province as he scheduled to offer a holy mass near Tacloban International Airport today, January 17, 2015. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3tpkE_fDPeXPtZANPiEQbSvbG_KKtBy2eTijiTYaO8DO8wFZ4KSR7lKFssjOlYFALzoda4NlDdN9Zy65LaU6p2aoC85JCpcovzBmmspuquhYcn81OzZltR2LWZ_GUlcXPad8IDl3vumDB/s1600/Pope-in-Tacloban.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="LIVESTREAM: Pope Francis now in Tacloban for Holy Mass" border="0" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3tpkE_fDPeXPtZANPiEQbSvbG_KKtBy2eTijiTYaO8DO8wFZ4KSR7lKFssjOlYFALzoda4NlDdN9Zy65LaU6p2aoC85JCpcovzBmmspuquhYcn81OzZltR2LWZ_GUlcXPad8IDl3vumDB/s1600/Pope-in-Tacloban.png" title="LIVESTREAM: Pope Francis now in Tacloban for Holy Mass" width="560" /></a></div> Pope Francis departs Villamor Air Base in Pasay City via Philippine Airlines (PAL) PR 8010 to Leyte. The pope has arrived in Tacloban around 8:45 in the morning. Thousands of Yolanda survivors are waiting for the pontiff despite the bad weather condition. <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 href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ODkE6arB9TwUCN1DCX5l4ja_SgObHAURKQXh6XTODwOai1HjNE63VLMtQ3C7_eK10DFSwjXsYCcGmdBJNR_V_Wnow0ws-1LHPY3B-1Y92lh19Okva6rRTOWzp2CoeGJjhZt5N_WTBcas/s1600/Tacloban-papal-visit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Thousands of Yolanda survivors are waiting for Pope Francis" border="0" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ODkE6arB9TwUCN1DCX5l4ja_SgObHAURKQXh6XTODwOai1HjNE63VLMtQ3C7_eK10DFSwjXsYCcGmdBJNR_V_Wnow0ws-1LHPY3B-1Y92lh19Okva6rRTOWzp2CoeGJjhZt5N_WTBcas/s1600/Tacloban-papal-visit.jpg" title="Thousands of Yolanda survivors are waiting for Pope Francis" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thousands of Yolanda survivors are waiting for Pope Francis in Tacloban Airport</td></tr></tbody></table>Aside from the mass, Pope Francis will also visit the Archdiocese of Palo and will have lunch with the poor and survivors of natural calamities at the residence of the Archbishop (12:45pm). Afterwards he will bless the Pope Francis Center for the Poor in Palo (3:00pm), and visit the Cathedral of Our Lord’s Transfiguration (Palo Cathedral) to meet with priests and religious leaders (3:30). The pontiff will leave Tacloban at 5:00 in the afternoon with expected arrival of around 6:15pm at Villamor Air Base. Here's the official Livestream feed of Pope's visit to Tacloban (video courtesy of RTV Malacanang): <center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="370" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/orzsc5HS0gg" width="600"></iframe></center></div>

LIVESTREAM: Pope Francis now in Tacloban for Holy Mass (January 17, 2015)

MANILA, Philippines - Pope Francis still pursue to visit Eastern Visayas despite Typhoon 'Amang' signal no. 2 risk in the province a...

PAGASA: 'Bagyong Amang' threatens Samar, Signal No. 2 up in Tacloban

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - State weather bureau PAGASA on its 5am update today, January 17, 2015 said that 'Bagyong Amang' (International name: Mekkhala) has intensified further and threatens Samar Provinces. Signal No. 2 is now up Tacloban, Leyte in which Pope Francis will offer mass near Tacloban Airport this morning. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu1-vihNMhD5ni8MMPryYOsGZTCA2uNZUZx1piYe1GMZ66iYdQoj4eo1Co_K0b9wmox6JtyW_DSpAbsy9xrRcyjv0yhxkmwE7-maYK6giBIbLPbA4ep-2WZFsnP7xG00RNJqWcttxfOvEH/s1600/Typhoon-Amang-PH.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bagyong Amang' threatens Samar, Signal No. 2 up in Tacloban" border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu1-vihNMhD5ni8MMPryYOsGZTCA2uNZUZx1piYe1GMZ66iYdQoj4eo1Co_K0b9wmox6JtyW_DSpAbsy9xrRcyjv0yhxkmwE7-maYK6giBIbLPbA4ep-2WZFsnP7xG00RNJqWcttxfOvEH/s1600/Typhoon-Amang-PH.jpg" title="Bagyong Amang' threatens Samar, Signal No. 2 up in Tacloban" width="560" /></a></div> PAGASA added that 'Bagyong Amang' may hit Borongan City, Eastern Samar this afternoon. At 4:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Storm “Amang” was estimated based on all available data at 220 km East Southeast of Borongan City, Eastern Samar (10.9°N, 127.3°E). It has maximum sustained winds of 100 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 130 kph. It is forecast to move West at 17 kph. 'Amang' Forecast Positions: - 24 hour (Tomorrow morning): 20 km East Northeast of Masbate City. - 48 hour (Monday morning): 35 km South of Cabanatuan City. - 72 hour (Tuesday morning): 125 km Northwest of Laoag City. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic9BCg45lFbN7nLN-d4CZ-0rjLTfd9rC1kiJXmtRYZOu2OlKNwBdHGPrW1WTgP8eoaluDZO0lhnnY2cgiad3bRVx0voH_taIY4d13jjxiQd4N6pGMY0VNaViow4Pd_tCmXtcExythvvCgI/s1600/Typhoon-Amang-Samar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="'Amang' Forecast Positions" border="0" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic9BCg45lFbN7nLN-d4CZ-0rjLTfd9rC1kiJXmtRYZOu2OlKNwBdHGPrW1WTgP8eoaluDZO0lhnnY2cgiad3bRVx0voH_taIY4d13jjxiQd4N6pGMY0VNaViow4Pd_tCmXtcExythvvCgI/s1600/Typhoon-Amang-Samar.jpg" title="'Amang' Forecast Positions" width="560" /></a></div> Signal No. 2 (PSWS #2) is up in the following areas: Sorsogon, Masbate Incl. Ticao Island. Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar and Leyte Incl. Biliran. (These areas will have stormy weather with heavy to intense rains. Residents along coastal areas are alerted against possible Storm surges of less than 2 meters.) Meanwhile, PAGASA raised Signal No. 1 (PSWS#1) at the following areas: Catanduanes, Albay, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Burias Island, Quezon Incl Polillo Island, Laguna, Batangas, Marinduque, Oriental Mindoro, and Romblon, Southern Leyte, Northern Cebu incl. Cebu City, Camotes Island, Capiz and Aklan and Dinagat Island. The estimated rainfall amount is from 7.5 – 20 mm per hour (heavy - intense) within the 400 km diameter of the Tropical Storm. Residents in low lying and mountainous areas of the provinces with PSWS#2 and #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Ocean waves may reach up to 9 meters within the diameter of the storm. Fisherfolks and those with small seacrafts are advised not to venture out over the seaboards of Luzon, Visayas and the eastern seaboard of Mindanao. In the next 6 hours, there is a possibility of raising Public Storm Signal # 1 over Cavite, Rizal, NCR & Bulacan. The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to take appropriate actions.</div>

PAGASA: 'Bagyong Amang' threatens Samar, Signal No. 2 up in Tacloban

MANILA, Philippines - State weather bureau PAGASA on its 5am update today, January 17, 2015 said that 'Bagyong Amang' (International...

SLU CEE results AY 2015-2016 are now out online

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Saint Louis University (SLU) - Baguio City officially released today, January 16, 2015 the results of College Entrance Examination known as SLU-CEE for academic year AY 2015-2016. Online search portal is now up for checking of results. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDtzp4z66YLe-FSDzIy9DONVG12rk194sPv3JVLtaj9uiAG4r9zSsoiApEkWfo5cQ8s7WIpusr7gdFDFZOADc1jf2ET5z4qxoBxPZoafW74-vqYXBrddeK6z48sCrHR4lGoF8dqxfdyb5Y/s1600/SLU-CEE-2015-results.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="SLU CEE 2015 results" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDtzp4z66YLe-FSDzIy9DONVG12rk194sPv3JVLtaj9uiAG4r9zSsoiApEkWfo5cQ8s7WIpusr7gdFDFZOADc1jf2ET5z4qxoBxPZoafW74-vqYXBrddeK6z48sCrHR4lGoF8dqxfdyb5Y/s1600/SLU-CEE-2015-results.png" title="SLU CEE 2015 results" width="560" /></a></div> SLU-CEE 2015 was conducted in October 5 to December 14 last year at the SLU Library and other satellite exam centers in Northern Luzon. Aside from online availability, SLU-CEE results also posted in the SLU Main campus Guidance Center. Here is the official results page for the <a href="http://cee.slu.edu.ph/CEESearch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SLU CEE 2015-2016</a>: <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cee.slu.edu.ph/CEESearch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="SLU CEE 2015" border="0" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_4cK3aSw0osRDtsvXI1fzgAPU89N8jGwWiDFmXjfT1ZY9iBoonTyftU0l0GG03ENzGKn6s7CQ5j4jz0k7PmzBbYIzn8BQZc_WN3xlXQUXakvELIS8P1xtzVtfbV0bHBtYp1BiByXjSrmE/s1600/SLU-CEE-2015-results-out.png" title="SLU CEE 2015" width="560" /></a></div> If your name does not appear on the list, you may call the Student Affairs Office - (074) 444 8246 local 321 - for further verification. SLU said that ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS await the TOP 100 PLACERS in the SLU-CEE: 100% tuitional discount each for the TOP 1-10 PLACERS; 50% tuitional discount each for the TOP 11-100 PLACERS. In the undergraduate program of SLU, all freshman applicants must pass the SLU College Entrance Examination (SLU-CEE) and must qualify within the slots duly determined for each course. SLU is the largest university in the north of Manila lies Baguio City, known to be the "Summer Capital of the Philippines" has more than 30,000 students from the elementary, high school and college levels. SLU said that its reputation for excellence attracts students and scholars not only from the Philippines but from other countries as well. It has sustained itself since 1911 to become one of the top centers of academic excellence in the Philippines that meet international standards in tertiary education.</div>

SLU CEE results AY 2015-2016 are now out online

MANILA, Philippines - Saint Louis University (SLU) - Baguio City officially released today, January 16, 2015 the results of College Entrance...

'The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin' is now the highest grossing Filipino film of all time

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Comedian Vice Ganda officially announced on Friday, January 16, 2015 that the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2014 entry "The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin" sets new record as it is now the highest grossing Filipino film of all time. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhagRgxByM08inkI01GUZ9kZ7BZGE5JWmmSx-sAr15Ieql5q5-sgjGRUo61H3ou_qs9WcWmON22XGJJcmU_UuRUSEIpk3TLiyeEa9CD_Cgl8LYp_LKzkWNlXltYvHMbKa11RZHWS9hNpsSE/s1600/amazing_benjamin011615.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="'The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin' is now the highest grossing Filipino film of all time" border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhagRgxByM08inkI01GUZ9kZ7BZGE5JWmmSx-sAr15Ieql5q5-sgjGRUo61H3ou_qs9WcWmON22XGJJcmU_UuRUSEIpk3TLiyeEa9CD_Cgl8LYp_LKzkWNlXltYvHMbKa11RZHWS9hNpsSE/s1600/amazing_benjamin011615.jpg" title="'The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin' is now the highest grossing Filipino film of all time" width="560" /></a></div> The box-office star made the announcement on the noontime show 'It's Showtime' as he congratulated director Wenn Deramas, as well as Star Cinema and Viva Films, which co-produced the comedy film. Vice Ganda said that the sequel of the 2011 comedy flick "The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin" attained new record on Thursday, January 15, which was declared a special non-working holiday in Metro Manila due Pope Francis visit. "Na break na ng 'The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin' ang record ng 'Girl Boy Bakla Tomboy.' Ang saya!" the It's Showtime host said. "Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy," a 2013 MMFF entry of Star Cinema and Viva Films, which also stars Vice Ganda has earned P436 million during its run in theaters. According to the new record, "The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin" is now the top 4 highest grossing films that were released in the Philippines (including local and foreign films). It is next to "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" produced by Columbia Pictures which has raked in a total of P443 million last year. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures' "Iron Man 3" holds the top spot with P625 million in 2013. "Yun 'yung nakakatuwa natatalo ko. Una yung 'Praybeyt Benjamin,' tinalo ng 'Sisterakas,' tapos tinalo ng 'Girl Boy,' tapos ngayon tinalo ng 'The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin," he said.</div>

'The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin' is now the highest grossing Filipino film of all time

MANILA, Philippines - Comedian Vice Ganda officially announced on Friday, January 16, 2015 that the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2014 e...

FULL TRANSCRIPT and VIDEO: Pope Francis delivers speech at the Malacanang Palace

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Pope Francis delivered his speech during the meeting with President Benigno 'PNoy' Aquino III, civil authorities and diplomatic corps at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall in Malacang Palace on Friday morning, January 16, 2015. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvdLc2kFekjC-vxSdVTKNdLfUfdk8o6gselZQULjQ0vHk75s2MCQvUNZu4LsZm8sl8aG4d9O4EhCSRj28HDUdejjgu6Fv_8ta8RbMvCrlfkOtVvwWf7A2a4Be7rInl2B947FqRCzxValKV/s1600/Pope-Francis-Malacanang01162015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="FULL TRANSCRIPT and VIDEO: Pope Francis speech at the Malacanang Palace" border="0" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvdLc2kFekjC-vxSdVTKNdLfUfdk8o6gselZQULjQ0vHk75s2MCQvUNZu4LsZm8sl8aG4d9O4EhCSRj28HDUdejjgu6Fv_8ta8RbMvCrlfkOtVvwWf7A2a4Be7rInl2B947FqRCzxValKV/s1600/Pope-Francis-Malacanang01162015.jpg" title="FULL TRANSCRIPT and VIDEO: Pope Francis speech at the Malacanang Palace" width="560" /></a></div> The full transcript and video are now available online courtesy of RTV Malacanang. Pope Francis said he is most grateful for the invitation to visit the Philippines and emphasized that it is above all pastoral and in preparation for the the fifth centenary of the first proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the country. The pope also expressed his closeness to all brothers and sisters who endured the suffering, loss and devastation caused by Typhoon Yolanda. "Today the Philippines, together with many other countries in Asia, faces the challenge of building on solid foundations a modern society – a society respectful of authentic human values, protective of our Godgiven human dignity and rights, and ready to confront new and complex political and ethical questions.," the pope added. WATCH: Joint Statement of President Aquino and Pope Francis (January 16, 2015) <center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="380" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/70ElS4nJ63U" width="600"></iframe></center> Here's the full statement of His Holiness Pope Francis at the Malacanang Palace: "Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank you, Mr President, for your kind welcome and for your words of greeting in the name of the authorities and people of the Philippines, and the distinguished members of the Diplomatic Corps. I am most grateful for your invitation to visit the Philippines. My visit is above all pastoral. It comes as the Church in this country is preparing to celebrate the fifth centenary of the first proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ on these shores. The Christian message has had an immense influence on Filipino culture. It is my hope that this important anniversary will point to its continuing fruitfulness and its potential to inspire a society worthy of the goodness, dignity and aspirations of the Filipino people. In a particular way, this visit is meant to express my closeness to our brothers and sisters who endured the suffering, loss and devastation caused by Typhoon Yolanda. Together with many people throughout the world, I have admired the heroic strength, faith and resilience demonstrated by so many Filipinos in the face of this natural disaster, and so many others. Those virtues, rooted not least in the hope and solidarity instilled by Christian faith, gave rise to an outpouring of goodness and generosity, especially on the part of so many of the young. In that moment of national crisis, countless people came to the aid of their neighbors in need. At great sacrifice, they gave of their time and resources, creating networks of mutual help and working for the common good. This example of solidarity in the work of rebuilding teaches us an important lesson. Like a family, every society draws on its deepest resources in order to face new challenges. Today the Philippines, together with many other countries in Asia, faces the challenge of building on solid foundations a modern society – a society respectful of authentic human values, protective of our Godgiven human dignity and rights, and ready to confront new and complex political and ethical questions. As many voices in your nation have pointed out, it is now, more than ever, necessary that political leaders be outstanding for honesty, integrity and commitment to the common good. In this way they will help preserve the rich human and natural resources with which God has blessed this country. Thus will they be able to marshall the moral resources needed to face the demands of the present, and to pass on to coming generations a society of authentic justice, solidarity and peace. Essential to the attainment of these national goals is the moral imperative of ensuring social justice and respect for human dignity. The great biblical tradition enjoins on all peoples the duty to hear the voice of the poor. It bids us break the bonds of injustice and oppression which give rise to glaring, and indeed scandalous, social inequalities. Reforming the social structures which perpetuate poverty and the exclusion of the poor first requires a conversion of mind and heart. The Bishops of the Philippines have asked that this year be set aside as the “Year of the Poor”. I hope that this prophetic summons will challenge everyone, at all levels of society, to reject every form of corruption which diverts resources from the poor, and to make concerted efforts to ensure the inclusion of every man and woman and child in the life of the community. A fundamental role in the renewal of society is played, of course, by the family and especially by young people. A highlight of my visit will be my meetings with families and with young people here in Manila. Families have an indispensable mission in society. It is in the family that children are trained in sound values, high ideals and genuine concern for others. But like all God’s gifts, the family can also be disfigured and destroyed. It needs our support. We know how difficult it is for our democracies today to preserve and defend such basic human values as respect for the inviolable dignity of each human person, respect for the rights of conscience and religious freedom, and respect for the inalienable right to life, beginning with that of the unborn and extending to that of the elderly and infirm. For this reason, families and local communities must be encouraged and assisted in their efforts to transmit to our young the values and the vision which can help bring about a culture of integrity – one which honors goodness, truthfulness, fidelity and solidarity as the firm foundation and the moral glue which holds society together. Mr President, distinguished authorities, dear friends: As I begin my visit to this country, I cannot fail to mention the Philippines’ important role in fostering understanding and cooperation among the countries of Asia. I would also mention the of neglected yet real contribution of Filipinos of the diaspora to the life and welfare of the societies in which they live. It is precisely in the light of the rich cultural and religious heritage of which your country is proud that I leave you with a challenge and a word of prayerful encouragement. May the deepest spiritual values of the Filipino people continue to find expression in your efforts to provide your fellow citizens with an integral human development. In this way, each person will be able to fulfill his or her potential, and thus contribute wisely and well to the future of this country. I am confident that the praiseworthy efforts to promote dialogue and cooperation between the followers of the different religions will prove fruitful in the pursuit of this noble goal. In a particular way, I express my trust that the progress made in bringing peace to the south of the country will result in just solutions in accord with the nation’s founding principles and respectful of the inalienable rights of all, including the indigenous peoples and religious minorities. Upon all of you, and upon all the men, women and children of this beloved nation, I cordially invoke God’s abundant blessings."</div>

FULL TRANSCRIPT and VIDEO: Pope Francis delivers speech at the Malacanang Palace

MANILA, Philippines - Pope Francis delivered his speech during the meeting with President Benigno 'PNoy' Aquino III, civil authoriti...

LIVESTREAM: Pope Francis holy mass, meeting with families at MOA (January 16, 2015)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - His Holiness Pope Francis was officially welcomed by President Benigno 'PNoy' S. Aquino III at the Malacañang Palace on J. P. Laurel Street in Manila on Friday morning, January 16, 2015 (Day 2) of his stay in the country. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPxAsxKa7IYn9XHmdTeTvYwy1FWRonN7JH-B8L8Nxezht1nn2U2Szat4p25rioiiaPGXeBhJXhAIdMo_-_tmjVf04vm30c1gZP5HoXoeLekY2Inbpc62JdKWtR0GE4RXQ0snm47RDD9X9H/s1600/PopeinMalacanang.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPxAsxKa7IYn9XHmdTeTvYwy1FWRonN7JH-B8L8Nxezht1nn2U2Szat4p25rioiiaPGXeBhJXhAIdMo_-_tmjVf04vm30c1gZP5HoXoeLekY2Inbpc62JdKWtR0GE4RXQ0snm47RDD9X9H/s1600/PopeinMalacanang.jpg" width="560" /></a></div> Pope Francis spoke at the general audience of the government officials and diplomatic corps. He has pointed out the importance of social justice and encourage us to celebrate 2015 as 'Year of the Poor.' "It is necessary that political leaders be outstanding for honesty, integrity & commitment for the common good," Pope Francis said. Motorcade to the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) in Intramuros for a Holy Mass with bishops, priests, and women and men religious followed at 11:15 in the morning. Around 5:30 in the afternoon, he will have an encounter with families at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. The pope has arrived in the Philippines on Thursday afternoon at the Villamor Airbase in Pasay City. According to Fr. Federico Lombardi, director of the Vatican press office, the Holy Father was pleased on how the Filipino people warmly welcomed him. “He is happy to be here finally in the Philippines. First encounter with the Filipino people was very impressive, touching. Important, the pope has received a very strong impression, spiritual experience with your people,” he said during the press briefing at the Diamond Hotel in Manila. WATCH: Pope Francis Papal Visit 2015 | Philippines - Day 2 January 16, 2015 (LIVESTREAM video courtesy of RTVMalacanang) <center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="400" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/FJqOaYjg-OU" width="600"></iframe></center> </div>

LIVESTREAM: Pope Francis holy mass, meeting with families at MOA (January 16, 2015)

MANILA, Philippines - His Holiness Pope Francis was officially welcomed by President Benigno 'PNoy' S. Aquino III at the Malacañang ...

LIVESTREAM: Pope Francis arrives in Manila #PopeFrancisPH

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Pope Francis arrives in Villamor Airbase, Manila around 5:30 in the afternoon on Thursday, January 15, 2015. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIoJW3mQUv-yataNaK9JCoRldUh1QPW_cGIrdM8nURVQonXYfBwXfVo1kpsBS1AcwjDIeMw64JTCSiSpE3tK80yrTExbWwa47N7gBIieKezoMOZLDWBRJAekdJu3zhmAWvB3f4ObfRlxpG/s1600/papal-visit-2015-coverage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIoJW3mQUv-yataNaK9JCoRldUh1QPW_cGIrdM8nURVQonXYfBwXfVo1kpsBS1AcwjDIeMw64JTCSiSpE3tK80yrTExbWwa47N7gBIieKezoMOZLDWBRJAekdJu3zhmAWvB3f4ObfRlxpG/s1600/papal-visit-2015-coverage.jpg" width="560" /></a></div> Pope Francis came from Sri Lanka, the first leg of his Asian trip. The pontiff will go on a motorcade to his official residence at the Apostolic Nunciature in Taft Avenue, Manila. Sri Lankan Airline Airbus 340 flight UL 4111 carrries Pope Francis to the Philippines. Church bells all over the country pealing their bells to welcome the pontiff. The following morning, January 16, Pope Francis will be officially welcomed by President Benigno S. Aquino III at Malacañan Palace on J. P. Laurel Street in Manila. The Pope will also meet Philippine authorities and members of the diplomatic corps. READ: <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2015/01/pope-francis-in-ph-schedule-closed-roads-guide-in-metro-manila.html">Pope Francis in PH: Schedule, closed roads Guide in Metro Manila</a> Livestream video courtesy of RTV Malacanang is now up for those who will not be able to witness the arrival of Pope in Manila in location. <center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="370" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/TRfMChIsFeg?feature=player_embedded" width="600"></iframe></center></div>

LIVESTREAM: Pope Francis arrives in Manila #PopeFrancisPH

MANILA, Philippines - Pope Francis arrives in Villamor Airbase, Manila around 5:30 in the afternoon on Thursday, January 15, 2015. Pope Fran...

Pope Francis in PH: Schedule, closed roads Guide in Metro Manila

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Welcome to the Philippines Pope Francis (Lolo Kiko)! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFzCMTHIZW1s5XTR_uf738EOL77NIXyRj2-fZaKOl51If5gasvDSjPFTb5IX35QSzxTkxqKDYd4_8huRa0rVoPFbl-qXRxzeM-1i6y5WdGH8QeA4vHH7cmtQftVUqQaK81nlhpUcQdXmj6/s1600/papal-visit-2015-coverage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pope Francis in PH: Schedule, Itinerary, closed roads in Metro Manila" border="0" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFzCMTHIZW1s5XTR_uf738EOL77NIXyRj2-fZaKOl51If5gasvDSjPFTb5IX35QSzxTkxqKDYd4_8huRa0rVoPFbl-qXRxzeM-1i6y5WdGH8QeA4vHH7cmtQftVUqQaK81nlhpUcQdXmj6/s1600/papal-visit-2015-coverage.jpg" title="Pope Francis in PH: Schedule, Itinerary, closed roads in Metro Manila" width="560" /></a></div> From January 15-19, 2015, His Holiness Pope Francis will bring his message of “mercy and compassion” to at least 11 different venues in the province of Leyte and Metro Manila during his Apostolic Visit to the Philippines. Pope Francis is expected to arrive in Manila from Sri Lanka, the first leg of his Asian trip, by plane around 5:45pm on Thurday, January 15, and will go on a motorcade to his official residence at the Apostolic Nunciature in Taft Avenue, Manila. On January 16, Pope Francis will be officially welcomed by President Benigno 'PNoy' S. Aquino III at the Malacañan Palace on J. P. Laurel Street in Manila. The Pope will also meet Philippine authorities and members of the diplomatic corps. After the Palace reception, Pope Francis will go on a motorcade to the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) in Intramuros for a Mass with bishops, priests, and women and men religious. Later, he will have an encounter with families at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. In Leyte Province in Eastern Visayas, Pope Francis will visit the Archdiocese of Palo. He will offer Mass near Tacloban Airport in the morning of January 17 and will have lunch with the poor and survivors of natural calamities at the residence of the Archbishop of Palo. Afterwards he will bless the Pope Francis Center for the Poor in Palo, and visit the Cathedral of Our Lord’s Transfiguration (Palo Cathedral) to meet with priests and women and men religious. On January 18, the Pope will meet religious leaders and young people at the Pontifical University of Santo Tomas in Manila. In the afternoon, he will go on a motorcade for the Concluding Mass at Quirino Grandstand in Rizal (Luneta) Park. Pope Francis will leave the country on January 19. Here's the Official Apostolic Trip of Pope Francis (January 15-19, 2015): Thursday 15 January 2015 17:45 Arrival at Villamor Air Base in Manila (OFFICIAL WELCOME) Friday 16 January 2015 09:15 WELCOME CEREMONY at the Malacañan Palace COURTESY VISIT TO THE PRESIDENT 10:15 MEETING WITH THE AUTHORITIES and the DIPLOMATIC CORPS at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall of the Presidential Palace 11:15 HOLY MASS with the bishops, priests, women and men religious at the Cathedral – Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Manila 17:30 MEETING with the FAMILIES at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila Saturday 17 January 2015 08:15 Departure by plane from Manila for Tacloban 09:30 Arrival at the airport of Tacloban 10:00 HOLY MASS near Tacloban International Airport 12:45 Lunch with some of the survivors of typhoon Yolanda at the Archbishop’s Residence in Palo 15:00 Blessing of the Pope Francis Center for the Poor 15:30 MEETING with the Priests, Women and Men Religious, Seminarians and Families of the Survivors at the Cathedral of Palo 17:00 Departure by plane for Manila 18:15 Arrival at Villamor Air Base in Manila Sunday 18 January 2015 09:45 Brief Meeting with the Religious Leaders of the Philippines at the Pontifical University of Santo Tomas in Manila 10:30 MEETING WITH THE YOUTH at the Sports Field of the University 15:30 HOLY MASS at Rizal Park in Manila Monday 19 January 2015 09:45 Leave Taking Ceremony at the Presidential Pavilion of Villamor Air Base in Manila 10:00 Departure by plane from Manila for Rome 17:40 Arrival at the airport of Rome/Ciampino Metro Manila roads closed for Papal visit <center><iframe height="460" src="https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=zb5XYGzmpdjM.kODpmK6RVGfU" width="600"></iframe></center> January 15, Thursday Starting 3 p.m. for Pope's arrival at Villamor Air Base Main Routes <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Villamor Air Base Gate 5 - 5.50 km</li><li>Andrews Ave - 2.32 km</li><li>Domestic Road - 1.60 km</li><li>NAIA Road - 1.60 km</li><li>Roxas Boulevard - 10.64 km</li><li>Quirino Ave 1.98 km</li><li>Taft Avenue - 0.26 km</li></ul>Other roads <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Sales Bridge - 2.32 km</li><li>SLEX/Skyway to Magallanes - 3.84 km</li><li>Osmena Highway - 9.12 km</li><li>Quirino Avenue - 1.86 km</li><li>Alternate routes</li></ul> The MMDA also advised motorists to take these alternate routes during the Pope's five-day state and pastoral visit, but warned that heavy traffic may ensue due to the closure of major roadways. From Sucat Road Northbound: Along Kabihasnan, turn right at Coastal Road, turn left at Pacific Avenue, turn right at Macapagal Boulevard, turn right at EDSA, turn left at Arnaiz Avenue, turn right at Amorsolo Street, turn left at Rufino Street, turn right at Chino Roces Avenue, turn left at J.P. Rizal, straight to Tejeron, to destination. From EDSA to Coastal: Along EDSA, turn left at Macapagal Boulevard, left at Pacific Avenue, turn right at Coastal Road, to destination. From Taft Avenue to Manila: Option 1: Along Taft Avenue, turn right at P. Ocampo Street, turn right at Arellano Avenue, turn left at Zobel Roxas, turn left at Onyx, to destination. Option 2: Along Taft Avenue, turn right at Ocampo Street, turn left at Arellano Avenue, left at Estrada, turn right at Singalong, right at Esguerra, turn left at Angel Linao, to destination. From Luneta to Paco: From Luneta, take TM Kalaw or Pedro Gil, to destination. From Taft Avenue / Ayala Boulevard to Santa Ana: Along Taft, turn left at Pedro Gil, to destination. January 16, Friday Starting 6 a.m. for Pope's Malacañang visit Main routes <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Taft Avenue</li><li>Pres. Quirino Avenue</li><li>Nagtahan</li><li>JP Laurel to destination</li></ul> Other routes <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Pres. Quirino Avenue</li><li>Roxas Boulevard</li><li>P. Burgos</li><li>Finance Road</li><li>Ayala Boulevard</li><li>P. Casal</li><li>Gen. Solano to destination</li><li>Alternate routes</li></ul> Along Taft Avenue Northbound Along Taft Avenue, turn right at P. Ocampo Street, turn left at Arellano Street, left at Estrada Street, turn right at Singalong, right at Esguerra, turn left at Angel Linao to Gen. Luna St. to Romualdez Street / Belen, turn right at Padre Faura to destination. Along Taft Avenue Southbound Along Taft Avenue, turn right at Padre Faura, left at M. Adriatico or MH Del Pilar, to destination Along Pres. Osmeña Highway Northbound Along Pres. Osmeña Highway, turn right at San Andres, turn left at A. Francisco Street, left at Onyx Street, turn right at Pedro Gil, straight to New Panaderos, turn left at F. Sanchez, left at V. Mapa, straight to R. Magsaysay Boulevard, to destination. Along Quezon Boulevard Southbound Along Quezon Boulevard, straight to P. Burgos, turn left at Maria Orosa, turn right at TM Kalaw, turn left at J. Bacobo, turn right at Padre Faura, turn left at M. Adriatico or MH Del Pilar, to destination. Along Roxas Boulevard to Makati Along Roxas Boulevard, turn right at Buendia Avenue, to destination Starting 8 a.m. for Pope's Manila Cathedral audience Principal route <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Gen. Solano</li><li>P. Casal</li><li>Ayala Boulevard</li><li>Finance Road</li><li>P. Burgos Avenue</li><li>Bonifacio Drive</li><li>Anda Circle</li><li>Andres Solano Jr. Avenue to destination</li></ul> Other roads <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Dr. Jose P. Laurel</li><li>Nagtahan Bridge</li><li>Guazon Avenue to UN Avenue</li><li>Maria Orosa</li><li>Finance Road</li><li>Gen. Luna to destination</li><li>Alternate routes</li></ul> Along R-10 Eastbound Along R-10, take service road then turn left at CM Recto, turn left at Legarda, to R. Magsaysay Boulevard, to destination. Along R-10 Southbound Along R-10, take service road then turn left at Muelle Dela Industria at Barcelona, turn right at San Fernando, right at Juan Luna, turn left at San Vicente, turn right at Jones Bridge, to destination. All vehicles utilizing Jones Bridge, McArthur Bridge and Quezon Bridge Take Lagusnilad, to Taft Avenue, take northbound lane Along Roxas Boulevard Northbound Along Roxas Boulevard, turn right at TM Kalaw, turn left at Taft Avenue, straight to P. Burgos, take Jones Bridge, to Q. Paredes, straight to Reina Regente, to CM Recto, to destination. Along AH Lacson Wesbound Along AH Lacson, turn right at Legarda, right at CM Recto, take U-turn then right at Quezon Boulevard, to destination. Starting 10 a.m. for Pope's travel to the Nunciature Main route <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Gen. Luna</li><li>Soriano Avenue</li><li>Anda Circle</li><li>Bonifacio Drive</li><li>Roxas Boulevard</li><li>Quirino Avenue</li><li>Taft Avenue to destination</li></ul> Other roads <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>P. Burgos</li><li>Finance Road</li></ul> Alternate routes All vehicles utilizing Jones Bridge, McArthur Bridge and Quezon Bridge Southbound Option 1: Take Lagusnilad to Taft Avenue (take northbound lane), turn left at Pedro Gil / Malvar / Remedios, turn right at Singalong, right at Estrada, to destination. Option 2: Along P. Burgos, turn left at Maria Orosa, turn right at TM Kalaw, turn left at MH Del Pilar, left at Pedro Gil, turn right at M. Adriatico, to destination. Along Taft Avenue Northbound Along Taft Avenue, turn right at P. Ocampo Street, turn left at Arellano, left at Estrada, turn right at Singalong, right at Esguerra, left at Angel Linao to Gen. Luna, turn right at Romualdez, straight to Natividad Lopez, to destination. Along R-10 Southbound Along R-10, take service road then turn left at Muelle Dela Industria, left at Barcelona, right at San Fernando, right at Juan Luna, left at San Vicente, right at Jones Bridge, to destination. Alongn R-10 Southbound Along R-10, take service road then left at CM Recto, left at Legarda, left at Nagtahan, straight to Pres. Quirino Avenue, turn left at Pres. Osmeña Highway, to destination. Along Roxas Boulevard Northbound Along Roxas Boulevard, turn right at Vito Cruz, right at Arellano, left at Zobel Roxas Avenue, left at Pres. Osmeña Highway, right at Pres. Quirino Avenue, left at Legarda, straight to CM Recto, to destination. Starting 4 p.m. for Pope's travel to the SM Mall of Asia (MOA Arena) for meeting with families Main route <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Taft Avenue - 0.26 km</li><li>Quirino Avenue - 1.98 km</li><li>Roxas Boulevard - 6.26 km</li><li>EDSA - 1.64 km</li><li>Mall of Asia - 0.56 km</li><li>JW Diokno Boulevard - 0.50 km</li></ul> Other roads <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>P. Ocampo - 1.94 km</li><li>Bukaneg - 1.30 km</li></ul> How to get there <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Attendees may use tributary roads proceeding to the ceremonial route.</li><li>Attendees may proceed to the immediate vicinity of the ceremonial rought starting 1 p.m.</li><li>Attendees may only occupy the portion of the road assigned to them once the route has been cleared and upon the signal of the security personnel assigned there.</li><li>Motorists coming from the north side can use Macapagal Boulevard until 3 p.m. hrough the sea side to reach SM Mall of Asia and park at designated parking areas. Motorists coming frmo the south side may use the drop-off point in the vicinity of EDSA extension / Diokno Avenue and walk to the venue.</li><li>Attendees may start entering the SM MOA Arena at 11 a.m.. The gates will close at 3:30 p.m.</li><li>Alternate routes from 2 p.m. onwards</li></ul> Along Roxas Boulevard Southbound Along Roxas, turn left at TM Kalaw or Pedro Gil, to destination All vehicles utilizing three bridges (Jones Bridge, McArthur Bridge and Quezon Bridge) Take Lagusnilad to Taft Avenue, turn left at Pedro Gil, turn right at Singalong, turn left at Pres. Quirino Avenue, turn right at Pres. Osmeña Highway, to destination. Along Pres. Quirino Southbuond Along Quirino, turn left at Pres. Osmeña Highway, to destination. Along Pres. Quirino Northbound Along Quirino, take Plaza Dilao to Quirino Extension, turn left at UN Avenue, to destination. Along Taft Avenue NorthboundA Along Taft, turn right at Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, take U-turn to Domingo Street, right at Vito Cruz, turn left at Arellano, left at Estrada, turn right at Singalong, right at Esguerra, turn left at Angel Linao, to destination. Along Coastal Road/Roxas Boulevard Along Coastal Road/Roxas Boulevard, turn right at EDSA, to destination. January 17, Saturday Starting 4:30 a.m. for Pope's travel to Villamor Air Base, where he will take off for Tacloban City Main route <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Taft Avenue - 0.26 km</li><li>Quirino Avenue - 1.98 km</li><li>Osmeña Highway - 9.12 km</li><li>SLEX to Magallanes - 3.84 km</li><li>Sales Bridge to destination - 2.32 km</li></ul> Other roads: <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Roxas Boulevard - 10.64 km</li><li>NAIA Road - 1.60 km</li><li>Domestic Road - 2.32 km</li><li>Andrews Avenue to destination - 5.50 km</li><li>Starting 3 p.m. for Pope's travel fro Kalayaan Lounge to Apostolic Nunciature (closed vehicle)</li></ul> Principal route <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Sales Bridge to Skyway Ramp - 2.32 km</li><li>Osmena Highway - 3.84 km</li><li>Quirino Avenue - 9.12 km</li><li>Taft Avenue to destination - 0.26 km</li></ul> Other roads <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Villamor Air Base Gate 5 - 5.50 km</li><li>Andrews Avenue - 2.32 km</li><li>Domestic Road - 2.32 km</li><li>NAIA Road - 1.60 km</li><li>Roxas Bouevard - 10.64 km</li></ul> January 18, Sunday Starting 6:30 a.m. for Pope's travel to the University of Santo Tomas (UST) <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Taft Avenue</li><li>Quirino Avenue to Nagtahan to Lacson Avenue</li><li>España Boulevard to UST Gate</li></ul> Starting 8:30 a.m. <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Quezon Bridge to Quezon Boulevard</li><li>Lerma Street to España to UST</li></ul> Starting 8:30 a.m. for Pope's travel to Rizal Park (Luneta) / Quirino Grandstand <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Taft Avenue</li><li>UN Avenue to Maria Orosa Street</li><li>P. Burgos</li><li>Roxas Boulevard</li><li>South Drive to Ocean Park entrance</li></ul> Starting 10:30 a.m. <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Taft Avenue to Quirino Avenue</li><li>Roxas Boulevard</li><li>Kalaw Avenue</li><li>Maria Orosa Street</li><li>P. Burgos</li><li>Roxas Boulevard</li><li>South Drive to Ocean Park</li></ul> January 19, Monday Starting 6 a.m. for Pope's travel to the Villamor Air Base, where he will take off for Rome <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Taft Avenue</li><li>Quirino Avenue</li><li>Roxas Boulevard</li><li>NAIA Road</li><li>Domestic Road</li><li>Airport Road to Andrews Avenue</li><li>Villamor Air Base Gate 5</li></ul> Starting 8 a.m. <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Taft Avenue</li><li>Quirino Avenue</li><li>Osmeña Highway</li><li>SLEX to Magallanes</li><li>SLEX to Sales Bridge</li><li>Villamor Air Base Gate 5</li></ul> MMDA also announced on Thursday that number coding is lifted on January 15,16 and 19 in Metro Manila, including Makati & Las Piñas.</div>

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - State weather bureau PAGASA on its 11am update today, January 15, 2015 said that 'Bagyong Amang' (international name: Mekkala) has maintained its strength as it continues to move over the Philippine Sea. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJzyZhcudbiBtPkMbaMwYReNqxhCnMP4pmB9JjkOa2zqsMjKOWT7_EZncdCvPvReA1YHzHBc41-ad62kpe_3klngFsVy0CUN8bcjEI3caumFIBR8EeXWoA2r4d4TzqZIcKRutnNPvIKB84/s1600/WeatherPH-Pope-Francis.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Typhoon Amang update" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJzyZhcudbiBtPkMbaMwYReNqxhCnMP4pmB9JjkOa2zqsMjKOWT7_EZncdCvPvReA1YHzHBc41-ad62kpe_3klngFsVy0CUN8bcjEI3caumFIBR8EeXWoA2r4d4TzqZIcKRutnNPvIKB84/s1600/WeatherPH-Pope-Francis.jpg" title="Typhoon Amang update" width="560" /></a></div> 'Bagyong Amang' has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Thursday morning which coincides with the arrival of Pope Francis in the country. At 10:00 AM today, the center of tropical storm was estimated based on all available data at 905 km East of Guiuan, Eastern Samar(11.5 °N, 134.0 °E). The maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 19 kph. Forecast Positions: 24 hour (Friday morning, January 16): 615 km East of Catarman, Northern Samar 48 hour (Saturday morning, January 17): 230 km East of Virac, Catanduanes 72 hour (Sunday morning, January 18): 180 km East of Casiguran, Aurora <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2N8LsE3immeiISgvpZw86XcLpydzb1nCkLIeu8hZPu31XwrbLuItIRpfgBj5X0yaMDO3MsReKY_gCcfPcfUByxgVezN3gNCQBrugmONlRgAEQnK7_jjjvl2954O9fdvqeeJYmhl7H0_v/s1600/bagyong-amang-january15-2015.GIF" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Track Typhoon Amang" border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2N8LsE3immeiISgvpZw86XcLpydzb1nCkLIeu8hZPu31XwrbLuItIRpfgBj5X0yaMDO3MsReKY_gCcfPcfUByxgVezN3gNCQBrugmONlRgAEQnK7_jjjvl2954O9fdvqeeJYmhl7H0_v/s1600/bagyong-amang-january15-2015.GIF" title="Track Typhoon Amang" width="560" /></a></div> Reports said that if the weather turns bad and keeps the plane of Pope Francis from landing at the Tacloban City airport on Saturday (Jan. 17), the flight may be diverted to the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) in Lapu-Lapu City. PAGASA said the possible raising of public storm warning signals over Northern Samar, Catanduanes and Camarines Norte tonight. The estimated rainfall amount is from 7.5 – 20 mm per hour (heavy - intense) within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Storm. Residents over flood and landslide prone areas in Samar & Leyte provinces experiencing rains for the past few days are advised to be alert for possible occurrence of flashfloods and landslides. Fisherfolks and those with small seacrafts are advised not to venture out over the seaboards of Northern and Central Luzon and the Eastern seaboard of Southern Luzon and of Visayas. The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to take appropriate actions.</div>

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Leading broadcast networks in the country ABS-CBN and GMA bring special news coverage via multiplatform channels for the historic papal visit from January 15-19, 2015. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTyfaRxrGk_-h5kGqJ9kZ2VKFEtOPvS7i4YnicSS13916v0GKg8_Sx0dQdqEtscQ68sUJyJeLKEFzLNQdAQbm9FNsX2KVqwAzkWOe5tL9CoCFnqcrL6DbvtDadurSeJ98Of4efsSdJM75/s1600/ABS-CBNs-multiplatform-coverage-of-the-papal-visit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ABS-CBN brings multi-platform coverage for Pope Francis visit in PH" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTyfaRxrGk_-h5kGqJ9kZ2VKFEtOPvS7i4YnicSS13916v0GKg8_Sx0dQdqEtscQ68sUJyJeLKEFzLNQdAQbm9FNsX2KVqwAzkWOe5tL9CoCFnqcrL6DbvtDadurSeJ98Of4efsSdJM75/s1600/ABS-CBNs-multiplatform-coverage-of-the-papal-visit.jpg" title="ABS-CBN brings multi-platform coverage for Pope Francis visit in PH" width="560" /></a></div> ABS-CBN News: Pope Francis sa Pilipinas "Thank You Sa Malasakit" Through up-to-date reports and special features, ABS-CBN will deliver all the latest developments on its news platforms on free and cable TV, radio, and online: ABS-CBN Channel 2, ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC), DZMM TeleRadyo, DZMM Radyo Patrol Sais Trenta, and their websites and social media accounts. ABS-CBN, ANC, and DZMM will broadcast live all the Masses to be celebrated by Pope Francis at the Manila Cathedral (January 16), in Tacloban (January 17), and in Luneta (January 18). Aside from that, ABS-CBN will offer free public viewing of the Luneta Mass at Alabang Town Center, Glorietta, Trinoma, Fairview Terraces, Market Market, and Harbor Point in Metro Manila and in more than 50 locations nationwide. No stone will be left unturned when ANC brings its wall-to-wall coverage of the historic visit with nonstop live updates from all the events beginning the morning of January 15, while DZMM will cover the papal visit starting at noon on January 15. Boosting ABS-CBN’s news coverage are the Pope Patrollers of citizen journalism arm “Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo” who will be closely monitoring all the on-ground papal events in Manila and Tacloban. The Pope Patrollers will document the events as they unfold in photos and videos, which will capture the mood and emotions of the people during the five-day papal visit. All of the Pope Patrollers’ works will be highlighted in special sections on ABS-CBNNews.com/PopeFrancisPH, which also houses all TV reports and interactive multimedia features about Pope Francis. Filipinos on the go may also check all the latest papal visit-related developments on their mobile devices by watching ABS-CBN’s consolidated videos and features in the PopeTYSM (Pope Thank You Sa Malasakit) channel on iWanTV.com.ph or the iWanTV app using an ABS-CBNmobile SIM. Filipinos abroad can also keep track of the latest developments of the papal visit via The Filipino Channel (TFC), which will air its special live coverage of the event from January 17 to 19 and a documentary titled “Pope Francis: In the Eyes of Four Filipinos,” which features four different members of the clergy who share a very special, albeit experience — a rare interaction with the Holy See. With Vatican Media correspondent Lynda Jumilla who is joining the papal flight, ABS-CBN’s “Thank You sa Malasakit: Pope Francis sa Pilipinas” coverage will be led by veteran broadcast journalists Noli De Castro, Korina Sanchez, Ted Failon, Tina Monzon-Palma, Karen Davila, Ces Drilon, Julius Babao, Alvin Elchico, Bernadette Sembrano, Henry Omaga Diaz, Vic Lima, Bro. Jun Banaag, Winnie Cordero, Ariel Ureta, Pinky Webb, TJ Manotoc, Ron Cruz, Coco Alcuaz, Gigi Grande, Karmina Constantino, and David Celdran. GMA News: "Ang People's Pope sa Pilipinas" Special Coverage <center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="370" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/wE7zQ3IR2Jc" width="600"></iframe></center> Aside from radio and TV broadcast, GMA News also partnered with various malls and establishments nationwide to present the special coverage of Pope Francis' visit. The following malls have agreed to show GMA News' live special coverage via big screens: MEGA MANILA <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>SM North Edsa</li><li>SM Manila</li><li>SM San Lazaro</li><li>SM Sta. Mesa</li><li>SM Marikina</li><li>SM Masinag</li><li>SM Taytay</li><li>SM Novaliches</li><li>SM Fairview</li><li>SM BF Paranque</li></ul> LUZON <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>City Walk Mall, Tarlac</li><li>SM Clark</li><li>SM San Fernando, Downtown</li><li>SM Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecijia</li><li>LCC Mall Legazpi</li><li>LCC Mall Naga</li><li>LCC Mall Polangui</li></ul> VISAYAS-MINDANAO <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The District Ayala Mall, Bacolod</li><li>Public Plaza, Bacolod</li><li>Marymart Mall, Iloilo</li><li>GT Mall, Iloilo</li><li>Gaisano Mall, Davao City</li><li>Abreeza Ayala Mall, Davao City</li><li>Limketkai Mall, CdeO</li><li>Gaisano Mall, CdeO</li><li>Centrio Mall, CdeO</li><li>Provincial Capitol, Misamis Oriental</li></ul> These bus companies will also join in showing the live coverage of the papal visit on their fleets: <ul style="text-align: left;"><li>G Liner</li><li>Fariñas Bus Transit</li><li>Five Star Bus company (including bus stations)</li></ul> Mercury Drug in Quiapo also agreed to show GMA News' special coverage through their big screen. The special coverage can be followed from: January 15, Thursday: Arrival Of Pope And Open Air Motorcade GMA 7: 5:15pm – 8:00pm January 16, Friday: Manila Cathedral Mass GNTV Channel 11: 11:15am – 1:30pm, 5:00pm – 8:30pm January 17, Saturday: Going to Tacloban City GNTV Channel 11: 9:30am-7:00pm January 18, Sunday: Pope Travels from Nunciature to UST, UST Motorcade, Meets w/ Young People GMA 7: 9:45am –12:00pm, 2:00pm – 6:00pm</div>

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IN PHOTOS: Boardwalk launches 2015 collections, new endorsers

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Lifestyle brand Boardwalk formally launched its fresh collections for 2015 and officially introduced the new line up of endorsers in an event held on Tuesday at the Luxent Hotel in Timog Avenue, Quezon City. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><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 href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_gg1vNWqKM8AtEStOshAybsK_iWNSgqi9bF-AwkSUx9rL4S4lLl_Y2bHBkSXo3l255xYek-kxJojsZya5lPnHLMs-fZBcWiBuQuwcsToHixc5RlNe1YyW2hRj_pEzPlkJErLhsD2I7FsI/s1600/Boardwalk-new-faces-2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BOARDWALK FRESH START. Official launch of new faces this 2015.</td></tr></tbody></table> One of the country's sexiest Sam Pinto, Kapuso leading man Alden Richards and GMA-7's Starstruck Season 2 Ultimate Survivor Mike Tan are among the new faces of Boardwalk that will join prominent endorsers Derek Ramsay, Matteo Guidicelli and Kris Aquino. <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 href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizQzvvu1lOaud0CECPUB8ufD0wVcmkfMGcg0J0-QVBcJEnldRKyDfC_f0RvV3Gu7ZAvFszj0Y8-HZ0Nvs3OeRZHQeTnVoYnLqRAhsFWWdRfIcWV-gBC5I4H45HpiWjyQnErnwl0DZt-lNh/s1600/Alden-Richards-Mike-Tan-Boardwalk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">YOUNG AND LIVING IT. Kapuso stars Mike Tan (second from left) and Alden Richards (3rd from left) join Boardwalk newest roster of endorsers</td></tr></tbody></table><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 href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyCyuT7_d9HXHbSwUVZX3PQ73LvlwCzwtmBHV1i0u57vZnBoMxRPiwIDt6jt1BrtKmHSfQ_CrVV9dRfHR56CQi0H2d5RjZFzpFKkjG5tWUDM3KEN6XJIdfeuhx_4NXdhERycg7RYSRFVZG/s1600/Rich-Asuncion-Janine-Gutierrez-Boardwalk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CONFIDENT WOMEN. Rich Asuncion (second from left) and Janine Gutierrez (third from left) are the new faces of Boardwalk's Missy and Cosmopolitan Collection</td></tr></tbody></table> Boardwalk fresh faces for 2015 also includes young but rising stars Janine Gutierrez, Rich Asuncion, Jeric Gonzales and Thea Tolentino. "For 2015 and beyond, new battle cry is Fashion for Social Change. The business is to keep Filipinos fashionable while sharpening their entrepreneurial skills through teaching them how to make a living out of their fashion signature styles," Boardwalk said in a statement. Boardwalk as the newest member of the Superbrands Ltd community brings new designs of men’s and women’s apparel. Check out some photos as Boardwalk unveils its 2015 collections with young stars headline the celebration (Hover photo for the navigation). <center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="331" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" src="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125297133@N08/15659441413/in/set-72157647958838984/player/" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500"></iframe></center> </div>

IN PHOTOS: Boardwalk launches 2015 collections, new endorsers

MANILA, Philippines - Lifestyle brand Boardwalk formally launched its fresh collections for 2015 and officially introduced the new line up o...