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'The Voice of the Philippines' names Top 8 artists for Semi-Finals

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN's vocal competition 'The Voice of the Philippines' on Sunday, February 15 named the top 8 artists who will compete for the Live Semi-Finals next week (February 21-22).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3JHXOaqZ5TwJh03t-yYAIBxy9m0pqUo4AP0iz3RVvdCqY6hvoOUInkfjLzP8nEO7nH-Zqw3b6SWe9pRAE6ycLbR6RxCLDpbdlFgg_8KJ3dNBbeC330XujyfBXe_u4y5bWcGTSQQxXd4KM/s1600/VoicePH12-artists.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="'The Voice of the Philippines' names Top 8 artists for Semi-Finals" border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3JHXOaqZ5TwJh03t-yYAIBxy9m0pqUo4AP0iz3RVvdCqY6hvoOUInkfjLzP8nEO7nH-Zqw3b6SWe9pRAE6ycLbR6RxCLDpbdlFgg_8KJ3dNBbeC330XujyfBXe_u4y5bWcGTSQQxXd4KM/s1600/VoicePH12-artists.jpg" title="'The Voice of the Philippines' names Top 8 artists for Semi-Finals" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />On Sunday, remaining artists of Team Lea and Sarah battled for the votes of the public and their coaches.  Reggae dad Kokoi Baldo from Team Sarah and OPM royalty Nino Alejandro from Team Lea were eliminated in the competition.<br /><br />‘Haranista’ Jason Dy and 'loving grandson' Timmy Pavino topped the public votes, 44.67% and 50.80% respectively.<br /><br /><b>Here are the results of the Live Shows for Team Lea and Sarah:</b><br /><br /><b>Team Lea</b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Timmy Pavino (""Story of My Life") - PUBLIC'S CHOICE</li><li>Leah Patricio ("Because You Loved Me") - LEA'S CHOICE</li><li>Nino Alejandro ("I Want to Know What Love Is") - ELIMINATED</li></ul><br /><br /><b>Team Sarah</b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Jason Dy ("Kahit Kailan") - PUBLIC'S CHOICE</li><li>Monique Lualhati ("Butterfly") - SARAH'S CHOICE</li><li>Kokoi Baldo ("Message in a Bottle") - ELIMINATED</li></ul><br /><br />Aside from the electrifying live performances from the artists, English singer Matt Monro Jr. also took the “The Voice” stage as a special Valentine treat to viewers.<br /><br />On Saturday, Team Bamboo and Team Apl artists fought for the slot in 8. <br /><br /><b>Here are the results of the Live Shows for Team Bamboo and Apl:</b><br /><br /><b>Team Bamboo</b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Rence Napanot ("Kumusta Na") - PUBLIC'S CHOICE</li><li>Rita Martinez ("Paglisan") - BAMBOO'S CHOICE</li><li>Tanya Diaz ("Because of You") - ELIMINATED</li></ul><br /><br /><b>Team Apl</b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Alisah Bonaobra ("Let It Go") - PUBLIC'S CHOICE</li><li>Daryl Ong ("Rolling in the Deep"/"Chasing Pavements") - BAMBOO'S CHOICE</li><li>Mackie Cao ("Sirena") - ELIMINATED</li></ul><br /><br />Same with previous Live Shows, the contestants performed a song of their choice.<br /><br />In the new voting mechanics, 30 votes per SIM were only allowed. Voting lines opened after the performance of the team and has been closed immediately after the break.<br /><br />The episode of Live Shows on Saturday tops online conversations with '#VoicePH12' among the trending topics nationwide and worldwide.<br /><br />Don’t miss the continuation of Live Shows in “The Voice of the Philippines” Season 2 this Saturday (February 21) at 8:45PM and Sunday (February 22), 8:30 PM on ABS-CBN.</div>

'The Voice of the Philippines' names Top 8 artists for Semi-Finals

MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN's vocal competition 'The Voice of the Philippines' on Sunday, February 15 named the top 8 artists ...

IN PHOTOS: Chiz Escudero marries Heart Evangelista in Balesin wedding

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Senator Chiz Escudero and actress Heart Evangelista were pronounced husband and wife today, February 15 at around 5:20pm. View wedding photos here.<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 href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfsheRDQXvz6G6qDZOI5QUXI1lLRWFCSZvluSnCklgZ5TulrYNniPRv1zai5zIEkAeBOqzM8615twCSeuKh9xvKLSBCAelu5mfA3JAgGLnmiP19jEcDnMU5P2yAiWHsn-6sBsyEMfb79Hc/s1600/Heart-Chiz-wedding.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Chiz Escudero marries Heart Evangelista in Balesin wedding" border="0" height="592" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfsheRDQXvz6G6qDZOI5QUXI1lLRWFCSZvluSnCklgZ5TulrYNniPRv1zai5zIEkAeBOqzM8615twCSeuKh9xvKLSBCAelu5mfA3JAgGLnmiP19jEcDnMU5P2yAiWHsn-6sBsyEMfb79Hc/s1600/Heart-Chiz-wedding.jpg" title="Chiz Escudero marries Heart Evangelista in Balesin wedding" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heart and Chiz finally tied the knot on Sunday | Credit: sebastiandesu on Instagram</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Heart and Chiz tied the knot in a Catholic wedding ceremony held at the Balesin Island Club in Quezon.<br /><br />The romantic wedding is inspired by the Hollywood movie, Edward and Bella's The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background: #FFF; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: -webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width: 99.375%; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://instagram.com/p/zHaTzrs9VG/" style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_top">The happy gorgeous bride ❤️ so happy for you @iamhearte 😍 #chizheart21515</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by draivee (@draivee) on <time datetime="2015-02-15T08:52:42+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Feb 15, 2015 at 12:52am PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background: #FFF; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: -webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width: 99.375%; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://instagram.com/p/zHhxIiCM5S/" style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_top">Husband and wife!!!!!! We love you @iamhearte #chizheart21515 #chizheartlovefinally</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A video posted by @solennheussaff on <time datetime="2015-02-15T09:57:52+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Feb 15, 2015 at 1:57am PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><br />The ceremony was officiated by Bishop Arturo Vasquez, a close friend of Senator Chiz from his hometown in Sorsogon. Concelebrating the Mass were Fr. Jerry Orbos and Fr. Roger Joseph Erestain, who are also close to the groom.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background: #FFF; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: -webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width: 99.375%; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://instagram.com/p/zHbL2yCMxl/" style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_top">Beautiful and intimate #chizheart21515 #ChizHeartLoveFinally</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by @solennheussaff on <time datetime="2015-02-15T09:00:21+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Feb 15, 2015 at 1:00am PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background: #FFF; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: -webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width: 99.375%; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://instagram.com/p/zHbf9iki8j/" style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_top">Pure love. #chizheart21515 #PatDyPhotography #FrancisPerezPhoto #CaliberKingPhotography @patdy11 @redtangent @caliberking @iamhearte @balesinislandclub</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by Francis Perez (@redtangent) on <time datetime="2015-02-15T09:03:06+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Feb 15, 2015 at 1:03am PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><br />President Benigno 'PNoy' Aquino III who was supposed to be Chiz's best man, was replaced by Phillip Escudero, Chiz's brother. Meanwhile, Heart's older sister Camille Ongpauco was the maid-of-honor.<br /><br />Chiz revealed to the press that he asked PNoy to skip the Balesin wedding and invited him to the Manila reception on February 18 instead.<br /><br />Some of the big names in showbiz, business and politics have attended the ceremony.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background: #FFF; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: -webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width: 99.375%; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://instagram.com/p/zHTsAsya2Z/" style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_top">Kumpleto na ang bridesmaids. #ChizHeart21515</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by Nelson Canlas (@nelsoncanlas) on <time datetime="2015-02-15T07:54:50+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Feb 14, 2015 at 11:54pm PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background: #FFF; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: -webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width: 99.375%; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://instagram.com/p/zHYiS7KRcf/" style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_top">Ninangs waiting for the bride #chizheart21515</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by Jiggy Manicad (@iamjiggymanicad) on <time datetime="2015-02-15T08:37:12+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Feb 15, 2015 at 12:37am PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><br />Principal sponsors include business tycoons Hans Sy, Lance Gokongwei, Fernando Zobel, Bobby Ongpin, Jerry Acuzar, Ramon Ang and Vic del Rosario.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background: #FFF; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: -webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width: 99.375%; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://instagram.com/p/zHbi5QqRQ4/" style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_top">Ninongs #chizheart21515</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by Jiggy Manicad (@iamjiggymanicad) on <time datetime="2015-02-15T09:03:30+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Feb 15, 2015 at 1:03am PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><br />Reports said that the newly-wed couple will spend honeymoon in Japan.<br /><br />Before the wedding ceremony, Heart celebrated her 30th birthday of Valentine's Day.<br /><br />Heart and Chiz became couple for more than two years before their marriage. Chiz was married to Christine Flores for seven years until he announced their marriage has been annulled. They have two children.</div>

IN PHOTOS: Chiz Escudero marries Heart Evangelista in Balesin wedding

MANILA, Philippines - Senator Chiz Escudero and actress Heart Evangelista were pronounced husband and wife today, February 15 at around 5:20...

NAPOLCOM opens Online Application (OLEASS) for April 2015 PNP Entrance, Promotional Exam

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) opens the online application system (OLEASS) for April 26, 2015 PNP Entrance and is available on Monday, February 16, 2015 at 12 noon. Online Application Scheduling for Promotional Exam will be activated on February 23, 2015.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.napolcom-oleass.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="NAPOLCOM OLEASS 2015" border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrKO0ZeQVVgKDnk7HsyghwvJpQWThz1883mXfqodwlh6mmyvFOPu3G067hstuYbMmM3N6AzBqpJvD4G1BfgGC8vzyIi1GMZ04KP4yrOcWdPgDHND4rw_Mml-JU6uo8Z0eszcmYMT4wANjS/s1600/NAPOLCOM-OLEASS-2015.png" title="NAPOLCOM OLEASS 2015" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Scheduling system for PNP Entrance and Promotional Examination is open up to the specified date below. However, NAPOLCOM limits the number of applicants on quota-basis.<br /><br /><b>PNP Entrance Exam</b><br /><a href="http://www.napolcom-oleass.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>ONLINE APPLICATION SCHEDULING (ENTRANCE EXAM)</b></a>: February 16 - 20, 2015 <br /><br /><b>Promotional Exam</b><br />ONLINE APPLICATION SCHEDULING (PROMOTIONAL EXAM): February 23-27, 2015 <br /><br /><b>Period of Filing Application</b>: March 2-27, 2015<br /><br />When applying to take a NAPOLCOM examination, you have to do is provide the required personal information online (OLEASS), click on the SUBMIT button and your official confirmation stating your appointment date will be displayed on the screen. DO NOT APPLY IF YOU'RE NOT QUALIFIED.<br /><br />Note that testing location wherein a qualified applicant will take the examination is automatically assigned by the computer system based on the region where the permanent address/unit assignment is located.<br /><br /><b><br /></b><b>HOW TO APPPLY?</b><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div><br /></div>1. Accomplish the one-page application form by filling out all of the blank fields in the application form. Fields marked with a red color are required. Submission will not be successful until all required fields are properly accomplished.<br /><br /><b>TIPS</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Use the scrollbar to select the desired option for promotional examinations and city/municipality.</li><li>When the search result is shown, click on the desired information to select the same. Use the exact keywords when searching.</li><li>Use the navigation key to select the month, day and year for the date of birth.</li><li>For applicants without a middle name, just key in a period (.)</li></ul><div><br /></div>2. When the encoding is completed, click the SUBMIT button. A notification message will appear on screen confirming that you have successfully submitted your application. You can immediately print the confirmation letter displayed on the screen.<div><br />3. Proceed to the NAPOLCOM Regional Office or to the office indicated on the confirmation letter and present all the documentary requirements for assessment, payment of prescribed fees and issuance of Notice of Admission (NOA).</div><div><br />4. For applicants who failed to print their confirmation letter, a QUERY/VIEW facility is available <a href="http://www.napolcom-oleass.com/query/index.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br />The National Police Commission conducts two sets of police examinations twice a year, one for those who are already in the police service (promotional), and another for those aspiring to enter the Philippine National Police (PNP entrance).<br /><br />The On-Line Examination Application Scheduling System (OLEASS) was opened to systematize scheduling of processing of exam applications at the NAPOLCOM NCR office and 15 regional offices nationwide.<br /><br />NAPOLCOM announced that Regional Office reserves the right to limit the number of examinees it will accommodate. Acceptance of application shall be on a first come, first serve basis and upon due notice, may be stopped even ahead of the schedule.<br /><br />PNP Entrance exam is open to all Filipino citizens who are not more than 30 years old, bachelor's degree holder with 1.57 (female) and 1.62 (male) meters in height.<br /><br />On the other hand, promotional exam is open exclusively to all qualified uniformed members of PNP who meet the minimum qualifications standards for examination in terms of rank and eligibility.</div></div>

NAPOLCOM opens Online Application (OLEASS) for April 2015 PNP Entrance, Promotional Exam

The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) opens the online application system (OLEASS) for April 26, 2015 PNP Entrance and is available on M...

Filipino cop Neil Perez wins Mister International 2014

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Police Officer Mariano Flormata, Jr. known as Neil Perez won the 9th Mister International 2014 in Ansan, South Korea on Saturday, February 14, 2015.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl4zT_0pv0wyoSqkmv6X1PRxMVXoBDioA8JRUqkocvGFZCtu0XTI7R8A1orx64xSLXQpJ87QXBMeX3ZLeZK90bbjk_6-KRR46pb1pjhzah3_oLFpHBdE2reh859yg6HA3j9szUKAzGcoch/s1600/Neil-Perez-Mr-international-2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Filipino cop Neil Perez wins Mister International 2014" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl4zT_0pv0wyoSqkmv6X1PRxMVXoBDioA8JRUqkocvGFZCtu0XTI7R8A1orx64xSLXQpJ87QXBMeX3ZLeZK90bbjk_6-KRR46pb1pjhzah3_oLFpHBdE2reh859yg6HA3j9szUKAzGcoch/s1600/Neil-Perez-Mr-international-2014.jpg" title="Filipino cop Neil Perez wins Mister International 2014" width="425" /></a></div><br /><br />This is the first time a Filipino won since the male pageant began in 2006.<br /><br />A bomb and explosives technician Perez, who is part of the Aviation Security Group of the Philippine National Police, bested other 28 candidates from around the world to take home the title.<br /><br />The runners-up in the competition are representatives from Lebanon (1st runner-up), Czech Republic (2nd-runner up), Poland (3rd-runner up), and Slovenia (4th runner-up).<br /><br />Other awards such as the Most Stylish Award and Mr. Photogenic went to Korea and Japan, while Colombia and Bahamas took home the Mr. Congeniality award and Best National Costume, respectively.<br /><br />Perez competed in the competition wearing outfits from Pinoy designers Edwin Uy and Olan Roque. During the question and answer portion, he used Filipino language.<br /><br />Reports said that Perez dedicated his title to the 44 members of the PNP-Special Action Force (SAF) who have died in a clash in Mamasapano, Maguindanao.<br /><br />In 2013, Jose Anmer Paredes of Venezuela claimed the title.</div>

Filipino cop Neil Perez wins Mister International 2014

MANILA, Philippines - Police Officer Mariano Flormata, Jr. known as Neil Perez won the 9th Mister International 2014 in Ansan, South Korea o...

'The Voice PH' 7th Live Shows results: Tanya Diaz, Mackie Cao eliminated

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The top three artists of Team Bamboo and Team Apl compete in the 7th live shows episode of ABS-CBN's vocal competition 'The Voice of the Philippines' on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the Newport Performing Arts, Theater, Resorts World Manila, Newport City, Pasay City.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3oNeYyCU3kjCJtdh2dVkknzqMKgoLdABhIDvcjQW0orzAyyJTXEnjOTaL0gO81VuoBZf2WEhkvqMdbzjqzeuxhtFg6MNnwJkcH46OcS__4QOJhd1so1CBkzidz7BH6LDcAANj5YfvHPMb/s1600/Tanya-Diaz-macjie-Cao-TheVoice.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="'The Voice PH' 7th Live Shows results: Tanya Diaz, Mackie Cao eliminated" border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3oNeYyCU3kjCJtdh2dVkknzqMKgoLdABhIDvcjQW0orzAyyJTXEnjOTaL0gO81VuoBZf2WEhkvqMdbzjqzeuxhtFg6MNnwJkcH46OcS__4QOJhd1so1CBkzidz7BH6LDcAANj5YfvHPMb/s1600/Tanya-Diaz-macjie-Cao-TheVoice.png" title="'The Voice PH' 7th Live Shows results: Tanya Diaz, Mackie Cao eliminated" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Rocker chick Tanya Diaz from Team Bamboo and contest veteran Mackie Cao from Team Apl were eliminated in the competition as they received low percentage of public votes on their respective group and were not saved by their coach.<br /><br />Farmer-singer Rapanot of Team Bamboo has received the highest percentage of votes from the public, 44.88%. Meanwhile, the ‘singing tindera’ Alisah Bonaobra got the highest number of votes under Team Apl, 47.22%.<br /><br /><b>Here are the results of the Live Shows for Team Bamboo and Apl:</b><br /><br /><b>Team Bamboo</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Rence Napanot ("Kumusta Na") - PUBLIC'S CHOICE</li><li>Rita Martinez ("Paglisan") - BAMBOO'S CHOICE</li><li>Tanya Diaz ("Because of You") - ELIMINATED</li></ul><br /><b>Team Apl</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Alisah Bonaobra ("Let It Go") - PUBLIC'S CHOICE</li><li>Daryl Ong ("Rolling in the Deep"/"Chasing Pavements") - BAMBOO'S CHOICE</li><li>Mackie Cao ("Sirena") - ELIMINATED</li></ul><br />Same with previous Live Shows, the contestants performed a song of their choice.<br /><br />In the new voting mechanics, 30 votes per SIM were only allowed. Voting lines opened after the performance of the team and has been closed immediately after the break.<br /><br />The episode of Live Shows on Saturday tops online conversations with '#VoicePH12' among the trending topics nationwide and worldwide.<br /><br />Don’t miss the continuation of Live Shows in “The Voice of the Philippines” Season 2 this Sunday (February 15), 8:30 PM on ABS-CBN.</div>

'The Voice PH' 7th Live Shows results: Tanya Diaz, Mackie Cao eliminated

MANILA, Philippines - The top three artists of Team Bamboo and Team Apl compete in the 7th live shows episode of ABS-CBN's vocal competi...

Why Filipinos need high-performance network security nowadays?

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - As the Filipinos now embrace the evolution of 'Internet of Things' (IoT), a challenge on network security arise to protect the enterprise infrastructure from threats and suspicious activities.<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 href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGGP_9i3RI1YgS9Aj1YYCWypJgoOIDbn_MlfNUKDHZ_jbPRE99KdgcWSSyuNq6tRkDr-sTcVp19XZhCY-npzu8RTZbiYUkH8gZwwB4hfZMPaYYl5Y17DfxpsASjKJaXDg2K1xMY80sIXdr/s1600/MEC-Partnership-Fortinet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="MEC Networks Corporation and Fortinet PH" border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGGP_9i3RI1YgS9Aj1YYCWypJgoOIDbn_MlfNUKDHZ_jbPRE99KdgcWSSyuNq6tRkDr-sTcVp19XZhCY-npzu8RTZbiYUkH8gZwwB4hfZMPaYYl5Y17DfxpsASjKJaXDg2K1xMY80sIXdr/s1600/MEC-Partnership-Fortinet.jpg" title="MEC Networks Corporation and Fortinet PH" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MEC Networks Corporation and Fortinet forge partnership to bring <br />high performance network security in the Philippines.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The <a href="http://security-today.com/articles/2014/12/01/embracing-the-internet-of-things.aspx?" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">development of IoT</a>, the next big thing to ever-growing network of physical objects lead to the creation and distribution of high performance and industry-accepted network security solutions.<br /><br />The security threat is a danger that might cause possible compromise to the confidentiality, integrity or availability of data or resources of a small to large scale enterprises or businesses.<br /><br />In time for empowering customers to embrace new technologies and business opportunities, the Fortinet, a NASDAQ-listed and world topnotch network security provider has officially partnered with <a href="http://www.mec.ph/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MEC Networks Corporation</a>, one of the Philippines' largest ICT products, solutions and services providers, as its new distributor to expand its business and security footprint in the market.<br /><br />The partnership which was launched recently at 71st Floor, Gramercy Residences of Century City in Makati aims to provide better opportunities in both Fortinet’s flagship FortiGate next generation firewall (NGFW) solution and related network security offerings that extend from the client, to databases, to Web applications, to the overall network. MEC's appointment complements Fortinet's current distributorship arrangements in the Philippines.<br /><br />The security solution generally encompasses four building blocks of network security protection, which are: firewall for blocking unauthorized sources from accessing your network; Intrusion Detection (IDS) for inbound and outbound activity inspection; Intrusion Prevention (IPS) for automatic defense against threats identified by the IDS and the popular Antivirus (AV) for web and email protection against viruses, worms, and Trojans.<br /><br />“In MEC, we always strive to bring the future of tomorrow today through distribution of enterprise-grade network products. That means tying the knot with only the most-respected world-class suppliers in their respective fields,” said Merrick Chua, President of MEC Networks Corporation. “That is why we partnered with Fortinet. MEC aims to introduce the latest network security innovations in the Philippine market through Fortinet’s network security appliances."<br /><br />“Today, we are number two in Asia Pacific. And number one in my region – Southeast Asia and Hongkong in terms of most UTM (Unified Threat Management) appliances. Solution has gone from the small end to the big [corporations]. So we have solutions almost in every area,” said George Chan, Vice President of Fortinet for Southeast Asia and Hongkong. “It is my belief that in the next two years, this year and next year, the security markets will peak [in the Philippines].”<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">Congratulations to MEC & Fortinet on your new partnership. Thank you so much for having me in your event. This is... <a href="http://t.co/FpqOkoAsuR">http://t.co/FpqOkoAsuR</a><br />— Arnee Hidalgo-Shoaf (@arnee_belle) <a href="https://twitter.com/arnee_belle/status/565872268983934976">February 12, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><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 href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZyCv7jlRK70j6t1zTrADbM7uIfbIKA539kF6TfUqhQxU4nrwtjuXxUb410gdEWX4vDEs6nEugQ1ymKF_Idw_swx1-NmGsxwb9pGSrncWvo3Ykr1XOd6PBCoBFjS-HDXLqrqQ1cZpaeLFY/s1600/Arnee-Hidalgo-The-Voice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The Voice of the Philippines artist Arnee Hidalgo performs at the partnership launch in Gramercy" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZyCv7jlRK70j6t1zTrADbM7uIfbIKA539kF6TfUqhQxU4nrwtjuXxUb410gdEWX4vDEs6nEugQ1ymKF_Idw_swx1-NmGsxwb9pGSrncWvo3Ykr1XOd6PBCoBFjS-HDXLqrqQ1cZpaeLFY/s1600/Arnee-Hidalgo-The-Voice.jpg" title="The Voice of the Philippines artist Arnee Hidalgo performs at the partnership launch in Gramercy" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Voice of the Philippines artist Arnee Hidalgo performs at the partnership launch in Gramercy</td></tr></tbody></table></div>

Why Filipinos need high-performance network security nowadays?

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List of Passers: February 2015 Master Plumber board exam results

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) officially released on Friday the results of February 2015 Master Plumber board exam. A total of 215 out of 432 (49.76%) passed the test given by the Board for Master Plumbers in Manila.<br /><br />The members of the Board for Master Plumbers who gave the licensure examination are Engr. Valentino M. Mangila, Chairman; Arch. Prospero A. Abellano and Engr. Pedrito D. Camilet, Jr., Members.<br /><br />A University of Rizal System - Morong graduate led the 215 passers with 82.20 percent grade.<br /><br />The successful examinees who garnered the four (4) highest places in the February 2015 Master Plumber board exam are the following:<br /><br /><b>RANK NAME SCHOOL RATING (%)</b><br /><b><br /></b>1 ROLLIE BELGA BUBAN <br />UNIVERSITY OF RIZAL SYSTEM-MORONG <br />82.20<br /><br />2 CHARLES CARREON SUOBIRON <br />CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY <br />82.00<br /><br />3 ADA VIANCA BALUYOT REBUTIACO <br />MALAYAN COLLEGES LAGUNA <br />81.60<br /><br />4 AARON JAMES MORALES CARLOS <br />TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA <br />81.20<br /><br />NOTHING FOLLOWS---------------------------------<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLLHA93NjDAKWwLyUYxMtGzQ1xh23F9ZOxdiMe79qq4xqEOIVNYO9SnnHtqi289jtuUVgCQWd580FtjXL8LVJmiIBzgWvZyxIrQv7zFbvHkLzoxDiyI7bNXI5WEFAwIZyBr7CH8MyX8fGC/s1600/top-4-master-plumber-2015.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLLHA93NjDAKWwLyUYxMtGzQ1xh23F9ZOxdiMe79qq4xqEOIVNYO9SnnHtqi289jtuUVgCQWd580FtjXL8LVJmiIBzgWvZyxIrQv7zFbvHkLzoxDiyI7bNXI5WEFAwIZyBr7CH8MyX8fGC/s1600/top-4-master-plumber-2015.png" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be on February 23-24, 2015. Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 1 piece passport size picture (colored with white background and complete nametag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P450 and Annual Registration Fee of P420 for 2015-2018. 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 />Roll of Successful Examinees in the<br />MASTER PLUMBER LICENSURE EXAMINATION<br />Held on FEBRUARY 11 & 12, 2015<br />Released on FEBRUARY 13, 2015<br />Seq. No. N a m e<br />1 ACOBA, MARK JOHN BATTULAYAN<br />2 ADOLFO, ADRIAN JOSE REBANO<br />3 AGULAY, ERNESTO JR HUGAL<br />4 ALAGABAN, HUBERT JOHN ABAD<br />5 ALIPON, MARLO PJ ALCACHUPAS<br />6 ALMONIÑA, DIORELLA MARIE PABALAN<br />7 AMECHAZURRA, JONAH ARGUELLES<br />8 ANGARA, JETHRO GRAGEDA<br />9 ANTALAN, JOSEPH MACALISANG<br />10 ARANZA, VICTORINO IV MAGBATOC<br />11 ARNAIZ, MARY CHRISS FULGUERAS<br />12 ARROYO, LOLIVIE TOQUE<br />13 BAJAMUNDI, CYRUS JAMES GALAROSA<br />14 BAJARO, MARKO LYXEN GONZALES<br />15 BALCE, ROXANNE MORALDE<br />16 BALLESTEROS, VIRGILIO BALICOCO<br />17 BANTA, RAY ALFIE COLLANTES<br />18 BARBOSA, VIRGILIO JR BERNARDINO<br />19 BARDINAS, DEO GRACE DE ROJAS<br />20 BARTOLOME-B, MARIA RIZZA CRUZ<br />21 BATOON, FATIMA MARIE DIZON<br />22 BAUTISTA, ANGELO PAINITAN<br />23 BAÑADERA, JONAS ROQUELA<br />24 BELEY, JOHMAR ESPINA<br />25 BELLOSILLO, MICHAEL PAOLO SOTO<br />26 BELTRAN, CHARLON CASTRO<br />27 BERJA, ZALDY JARDIOLIN<br />28 BERTILLO, SAMUEL AGUILAR<br />29 BOLA, KRISTIAN CARLO MATIBAG<br />30 BONGCAYAO, IAN ADRIANNE CALUMPAG<br />31 BREIS, DANDEN CLAVERIA<br />32 BUBAN, ROLLIE BELGA<br />33 BUENALUZ, CATHERINE UBALDO<br />34 BUENAVENTURA, REX BRETA<br />35 CABAHUG, RUEL BUNDALIAN<br />36 CABAHUG, SAMUEL JR BUNDALIAN<br />37 CABANILLA, CHRISTIAN RIVERA<br />38 CACERES, RIZALDY ESER<br />39 CADIENTE, MELVIN GASCON<br />40 CALANOG, REIZEN VALENZUELA<br />41 CALICDAN, MAXIMO JR DE LEON<br />42 CALUSCUSIN, ALREY VALENCIA<br />43 CAMACHO, JOENARD CLETE<br />44 CAMASIN, NERO CORAL<br />45 CANDELARIA, MICHELLE MARANAN<br />46 CANLAS, JULIUS HERNANDEZ<br />47 CARATING, LILY ROSE BELEN MARASIGAN<br />48 CARDENAS, JOHN JORDAN FRANCIA<br />49 CARLOS, AARON JAMES MORALES<br />50 CARLOS, GREFFLEY LUMBA Roll of Successful Examinees in the<br />MASTER PLUMBER LICENSURE EXAMINATION<br />Held on FEBRUARY 11 & 12, 2015 Page: 3 of 6<br />Released on FEBRUARY 13, 2015<br />Seq. No. N a m e<br />51 CASTILLO, JULIUS ALEJANDRO<br />52 CASTRO, ALBERT SANTOS<br />53 CASTRO, ELENA RAMOS<br />54 CATAPANG, AXEL CUENTO<br />55 CATAPANG, EMMANUELLE VILLALOBOS<br />56 CHU, FRANCIS JADE LOPEZ<br />57 COLINDRES, CHRISTINE MACASAQUIT<br />58 COLLADO, MAE ANN SIBAYAN<br />59 CORNEJO, CARLYN MARALIT<br />60 COSTALES, ADRIAN RAMISCAL<br />61 CRISOSTOMO, CHRISTINE MAE CARBALLO<br />62 DALIOAN, DANICE JUN SARONA<br />63 DANGATE, KHRIS MARIEL<br />64 DATU, DARWIN NAGUIT<br />65 DE GUZMAN, CLARIZZA ANN CO<br />66 DE GUZMAN, JOHN LOUIE MAGUGAT<br />67 DE GUZMAN, MARLON CAPIRAL<br />68 DE JESUS, REINIER LEGASPI<br />69 DE VERA, REGINALD CASTOR<br />70 DE VILLA, RAYMUND LANZON<br />71 DEFENSOR, JEFFREY MARCELO<br />72 DELA CRUZ, ALENOR MAE CARASIG<br />73 DELA PEÑA, JASMIN EVE GUARIN<br />74 DERI, ARWIN DOLOIRAS<br />75 DIMLA, MANUELITO CUNAN<br />76 DIO, MARVIE CONSULTA<br />77 DIONELA, SHEILA MAE TRESVALLES<br />78 DIZON, FLOYD SERRANO<br />79 DOLOJAN, MARY ANNE SACRAMENTO<br />80 DOMALAON, RONNEL MERCADER<br />81 DOMINGO, DAN EZRA SALIBA<br />82 DONATO, JEDIDIA JAVIER<br />83 DUNGGANON, IAN PELAEZ<br />84 EBIN, LYNDON JAY MORALETA<br />85 EBON, ALESSA LEE CUENCA<br />86 EDROZO, JED LAWRENCE BUISER<br />87 ESCANO, ISMAEL BAUTISTA<br />88 ESTEBAN, JOHN JOSEPH MARCELINO<br />89 EUGENIO, ROSALYN OCASLA<br />90 FADEROGAO, KERVIN ALDRICH FEGALQUIN<br />91 FERNANDEZ, JENNELYN CADLAON<br />92 FERNANDO, VENEER NICOLAS<br />93 FESTIJO, REYNARD FABELLA<br />94 FLORES, MARIA VINCE NIÑA REGAÑON<br />95 FORTUGALIZA, RODEL MAGTALABA<br />96 FRANCISCO, RODA APRIL JAVIER<br />97 GABRIOLA, DANAVEE LUMBRE<br />98 GABUYO, JASON PACAÑA<br />99 GAFFUD, ENGELY DIOLA<br />100 GALLIETO, FRANCIS IAN DOMINGO Roll of Successful Examinees in the<br />MASTER PLUMBER LICENSURE EXAMINATION<br />Held on FEBRUARY 11 & 12, 2015 Page: 4 of 6<br />Released on FEBRUARY 13, 2015<br />Seq. No. N a m e<br />101 GARCIA, CATHERINE SANTOS<br />102 GARCIA, DARWIN PINGAD<br />103 GARCIA, JHAY-AR RAMIL<br />104 GAVIÑA, JED ARVIN ROSAS<br />105 GAVIÑA, KARHYNE NICOLE LUDOVICE<br />106 GEPILGA, JOEMARIE ENCIO<br />107 GONGORA, SIENNA MARIE ESTOCADA<br />108 GRANIL, JAMELORY SALMAZAN<br />109 GUEVARRA, JOHN IVAN PASCUAL<br />110 GUEVARRA, KENNETH MACEDA<br />111 GUTIERREZ, RALP NEIL ALMAREZ<br />112 HIJE, JAYSON HABITAN<br />113 IGNACIO, EMERSON GUTIERREZ<br />114 ILAGAN, MARICAR ABALOS<br />115 ILAGAN, ZILDJAN MAE SAUQUILLO<br />116 IÑIGO, JOEL PARTIBLE<br />117 JACINTO, CEAZAR ACEBEDO<br />118 JAIM, FERAMY JEZREEL GABULE<br />119 JUSAY, JOEL LAPINIG<br />120 LAIZ, ERALD JAMES SOTELO<br />121 LAQUINDANUM, ARNEL PASCUAL<br />122 LAVARO, JODIE LOU AGONCILLO<br />123 LIM, GEM MARIELLE MENDOZA<br />124 LIM-RAÑOLA, LUCILLE ANNE ELIGIO<br />125 LLAPITAN, BRANDON PHILIP RESPONDO<br />126 LOCIERO, MARLON AGDORO<br />127 LOCSIN, JAY MANINGCAY<br />128 LOPEZ, OIEN CECILLE ALDAY<br />129 LOVITE, NIKKI AZAÑA<br />130 LUA, KENNETH LESLIE MAGSINO<br />131 LUISTRO, MA JOSEFINA DIALINO<br />132 MAALA, DOMINIC DE LA CRUZ<br />133 MACAS, ROXANNE MAE BACAY<br />134 MACATUNO, MARVIN PEREZ<br />135 MADRILEJOS, BILL MEDINA<br />136 MAEDA, HARUYOSHI CAPUS<br />137 MAGALONA, ELBERT SANCHEZ<br />138 MAGASTINO, DICKSON AMBOJNON<br />139 MAGLALANG, ROGELIO ANCHETA<br />140 MAGPANTAY, ALLAN FABRICANTE<br />141 MAHILUM, MICHAEL ANGELO CHUA<br />142 MALAZARTE, MONICA CELETARIA<br />143 MALVAR, JAYROME MAJOMETANO<br />144 MANADONG, JAYSON FERNANDEZ<br />145 MANALANG, NEIL DE JESUS<br />146 MANALAYSAY, JOHN PAUL TOLENTINO<br />147 MANALO, MICHELLE LALAINE RAYMUNDO<br />148 MARZAN, MARK-ANTHONY LAURIO<br />149 MELO, JESSA AGUSTIN<br />150 MEMITA, JUEL FERNANDEZ Roll of Successful Examinees in the<br />MASTER PLUMBER LICENSURE EXAMINATION<br />Held on FEBRUARY 11 & 12, 2015 Page: 5 of 6<br />Released on FEBRUARY 13, 2015<br />Seq. No. N a m e<br />151 MENDOZA, ALVIEN CARLO CONSTANTINO<br />152 MENDOZA, CHARLES RYAN SALAGSAG<br />153 MESINA, ALYSSON RIVERA<br />154 MIKAMI, YOSHIAKI CASTRO<br />155 MONDOÑEDO, MIGUEL ARTURO SAN JUAN<br />156 MONTERO, ESMERALDO JR TAGUEBAN<br />157 MORADA, NIÑO MARK SAMAR<br />158 MORTAL, EDSEL OLALIA<br />159 MUÑOZ, MARK ANTHONY CASILLAN<br />160 NIDOY, RODOLFO II ABULENCIA<br />161 NITURAL, VIRGILIO JR SABATER<br />162 NUEVO, BRENDO COMPUESTO<br />163 ONG, ALLEN EDWARD RANCES<br />164 ORBITA, GRACE OLEGARIO<br />165 ORDINARIO, RUSSEL ZABALA<br />166 ORDONIA, RONALD CULANNAY<br />167 ORENDAIN, ROMIER AYALA<br />168 PABALAY, CLOYD TANATO<br />169 PARIS, PHRIENCESS ARENAS<br />170 PASTOR, JAYPEE MATIAS<br />171 PATADLAS, MARIE GRACE AMISTOSO<br />172 PAULITE, ACE GLENN CAMAT<br />173 PAYNAGANAN, KIMBERLY MAE DE GUIA<br />174 PAÑOSO, KEVIN DANIEL PADERES<br />175 PEREY, ALWIN CONSIGNADO<br />176 PEÑAROYO, MICHAEL JAY MALANGIS<br />177 POLICARPIO, JOSEFINA II BAJAMUNDE<br />178 PORTA, JOMARI DABLO<br />179 PRECIOSO, DEDEOS RUEL DEVENOSA<br />180 QUINTANA, FRANCIS LABRADOR<br />181 RABINO, FELIMON JR MAMARIL<br />182 RAMOS, RUSSEL JOHN TABINAS<br />183 RAMOS, VICENTE JR DE LEON<br />184 RAYLA, REDENTOR BERONGOY<br />185 REBALDO, PI THADDEUS INGUILLO<br />186 REBUTIACO, ADA VIANCA BALUYOT<br />187 REJANO, ROWELLIE RECALDE<br />188 SABBAN, AL-AYYOUBBIE TIMPAHAN<br />189 SAFLOR, LOURREY MAY ALOG<br />190 SALLAN, LORRAIN MARERO<br />191 SALVADOR, MICHELLE LACANLALE<br />192 SAN JOSE, RACHELLE RODRIGUEZ<br />193 SAN PEDRO, ALAYNE LEXIE AGACER<br />194 SANCHEZ, JENIFER ABINES<br />195 SERRA, DOMINGO JR BOSI<br />196 SIBAL, ALVIN ESCOTO<br />197 SOLATORIO, MARITES LABOR<br />198 SOMYDEN, LENARD JULES MAMACLAY<br />199 SULAPAS, NATHANIEL CORDITA<br />200 SUNGA, JOHN PAOLO ZARATE Roll of Successful Examinees in the<br />MASTER PLUMBER LICENSURE EXAMINATION<br />Held on FEBRUARY 11 & 12, 2015 Page: 6 of 6<br />Released on FEBRUARY 13, 2015<br />Seq. No. N a m e<br />201 SUOBIRON, CHARLES CARREON<br />202 TAFALLA, DOMINIQUE JUBASAN<br />203 TAGUINOD, SAMUEL MALLILLIN<br />204 TATO, LORENZ DOROTHEO GONZAGA<br />205 TAYUAN, KHOMINIE UTTO<br />206 TOBIAS, JASON MAWILI<br />207 TUMABIENE, ANDREW JETHRO ANAGAP<br />208 UBIÑA, MA MILLICENT IMPERIAL<br />209 VALENCIA, JOEL LUMBAO<br />210 VELEZ, CHRISTINE SOBREPEÑA<br />211 VILLANUEVA, HERNAMAE DE GUZMAN<br />212 VITANZO, RENLIE JOSHUA REGALADO<br />213 VITUG, JOHN ERIK HONRADA<br />214 YBAÑEZ, KERWIN VILLEGAS<br />215 YU, BRYAN CARLO TURRECHA<br />NOTHING FOLLOWS----------------------<br /><br /><div style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px auto;"><a href="https://www.scribd.com/doc/255640343/Full-Text-of-Results-Master-Plumber-2015" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View Full Text of Results Master Plumber 2015 on Scribd">Full Text of Results Master Plumber 2015</a></div><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="undefined" data-auto-height="false" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_36217" scrolling="no" src="https://www.scribd.com/embeds/255640343/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&show_recommendations=true" width="100%"></iframe><br /><br /><br />Check out the performance of schools in the February 2015 Master Plumber board exam in alphabetical order as per R.A. 8981 otherwise known as PRC Modernization Act of 2000.<br /><br /><div style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px auto;"><a href="https://www.scribd.com/doc/255640362/Performance-of-Schools-Master-Plumber-Board-Exam" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="View Performance of Schools_Master Plumber Board Exam on Scribd">Performance of Schools_Master Plumber Board Exam</a></div><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="undefined" data-auto-height="false" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_91937" scrolling="no" src="https://www.scribd.com/embeds/255640362/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&show_recommendations=true" width="100%"></iframe><br /><br /></div>

List of Passers: February 2015 Master Plumber board exam results

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) officially released on Friday the results of February 2015 Master Plumber board exam. A total o...

2014 Teacher Education (LET) Top and Worst Performing Schools

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The performance of teacher education institutions (TEIs) in the Licensure Exam for Teachers (LET) has generally improved in 2014, the Philippine Business for Education (PBED) announced recently.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHrdTbepp2bsSRLyaZmPz0_a_3XdgGAvJqPfOfhZuA7CkSYx2wC2KnlIYElKk7-69kxAARvvaiiXTSh_bgx4iwx0w95kF0DoqYzbM5NxKCgd1xPOAa3pWUjDTrZceiIRdCNqetdVafV_GE/s1600/top-worst-schools-philippines-2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="2014 Teacher Education (LET) Top and Worst Performing Schools" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHrdTbepp2bsSRLyaZmPz0_a_3XdgGAvJqPfOfhZuA7CkSYx2wC2KnlIYElKk7-69kxAARvvaiiXTSh_bgx4iwx0w95kF0DoqYzbM5NxKCgd1xPOAa3pWUjDTrZceiIRdCNqetdVafV_GE/s1600/top-worst-schools-philippines-2014.jpg" title="2014 Teacher Education (LET) Top and Worst Performing Schools" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />There are approximately 1,200 TEIs in the country. PBED study reveals that more than half of them still have more than 50% of their graduates fail the LET. Furthermore, the performance of TEIs with less than 20% test-taker passing rate in the Secondary LET continues to worsen.<br /><br /><b>More passers in 2014 exams</b><br /><br />The percentage of first time takers and repeaters who have passed in 2014 examinations is higher than the combined average for 2009-2013. However, the contrary happened in the 2014 Secondary LET overall takers, which slightly decreased by 1%. This means that more repeaters are repeating the Secondary teachers board exam.<br /><br /><br /><b>Poor Performers in the LET</b><br /><br />An alarming number of TEIs in the country still perform poorly in the LET; 537 TEIs offering elementary and 774 TEIs offering secondary teacher education are below the average national test-taker passing rate of 2014.<br /><br />In terms of regional performance in the LET from 2009 to 2014, Regions 4B, 9, 12, 13, and ARMM have the highest percentage of poor performing TEIs relative to the total number of TEIs in their regions.<br /><br /><br /><b>Worse and Worst Performing Education Schools </b><br /><br />Along with the poor performers are the “worse” performers or TEIs that only have 20% of their students pass the LET. They are now fewer in the Elementary LET compared to 2009-2013 while the opposite happened in the Secondary LET.<br /><br />Additionally, the “worst” performers or TEIs which have less than 20% of their students pass the LET from 2009 to 2014 for both Elementary and Secondary Education are:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Pacasum College - 8%</li><li>Sulu State College - 10%</li><li>Cotabato City State Polytechnic College - 16%</li><li>Mindanao Islamic Computer College - 8%</li><li>Mindanao State University – Jolo - 9%</li><li>Jamiatul Philippine Al-Islamic - 8%</li><li>Tawi-Tawi Regional Agricultural College - 6%</li><li>Marawi Islamic College - 11%</li><li>Marawi Capitol Foundation College - 3%</li><li>Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao - 7%</li><li>Lapak Agricultural College – Siasi - 5%</li><li>Luna Colleges - 9%</li><li>Mindanao Capitol College - 11%</li><li>De La Vida College - 9%</li><li>Gani L. Abpi Colleges - 6%</li><li>Mapandi Memorial College - 7%</li><li>Lanao Educational Institute - 7%</li><li>South Upi College - 5%</li><li>Agro-Industrial Foundation Colleges of the Philippines - 15%</li><li>Cali Paramedical College Foundation - 6%</li><li>Southern Capital College - 4%</li><li>Greenville College - 9%</li></ul><br /><b>Top Performing Schools for LET</b><br /><br />The top performers that have more than 80% of their graduates pass the LET from 2009-2014 for both Elementary and Secondary Education are the following:<br /><br />1. De La Salle University (DLSU) – Manila - 99%<br />2. University of the Philippines (UP)– Diliman - 97%<br />3. University of Santo Tomas (UST) - 94%<br />4. Philippine Normal University (PNU) – Manila - 93%<br />5. Xavier University(XU) - 90%<br />6. Silliman University (SU) - 90%<br />7. Saint Louis University(SLU) - 87%<br />8. University of Saint La Salle (USLS) - 86%<br />9. Bohol Island State University (BISU) – Tagbilaran - 85%<br />9. Ateneo de Naga University (ADNU) - 85%<br />9. University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) – Tagum - 85%<br />10. Saint Bridget’s College (SBC) - 84%<br /><br /><br /> <b>Improving Quality of Teacher Education</b><br /><br />The research results of PBED show that only those in the borderlines between poor, average, and good performers increased their performance. While the worse (20% and below) performers, especially in the secondary LET, continue to decrease every year.<br /><br />Check out PBED full LET table of results for the performance of TEIs between 2009-2013 and 2014 <b><a href="http://pbed.ph/content/let-schools-performance-table-2014-update" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></b>.</div>

2014 Teacher Education (LET) Top and Worst Performing Schools

MANILA, Philippines - The performance of teacher education institutions (TEIs) in the Licensure Exam for Teachers (LET) has generally improv...

James Reid, Nadine Lustre (JaDine) lead MMK Valentine's Day Special

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - James Reid and Nadine Lustre popularly known as 'JaDine' will make TV viewers fall in love in the Valentine’s Day special of ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaYh3vdQ7uAtoI-uq681llRJC8PWK6ULTMGscJWyfDopTxUwIJFu5NQrrqjyIVKqGS4A_ZHgeAq7DGpX_qF-QNnAcf2YkU4metH6jgoUkuWo-zbJGve4Zv8k4yu8uhIFz92RJAe1JUb6aq/s1600/James-Reid-and-Nadine-Lustre-MMK.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="James Reid, Nadine Lustre (JaDine) lead MMK Valentine Special" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaYh3vdQ7uAtoI-uq681llRJC8PWK6ULTMGscJWyfDopTxUwIJFu5NQrrqjyIVKqGS4A_ZHgeAq7DGpX_qF-QNnAcf2YkU4metH6jgoUkuWo-zbJGve4Zv8k4yu8uhIFz92RJAe1JUb6aq/s1600/James-Reid-and-Nadine-Lustre-MMK.jpg" title="James Reid, Nadine Lustre (JaDine) lead MMK Valentine Special" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />James and Nadine will play the characters of Yong and Carmina, who were initially bound by the latter’s fascination with romance novels and the list of love signs which she though led her to Mr. Right.<br /><br />Can Yong and Carmina’s relationship founded on superficial hints last when challenges take its toll on them?<br /><br />Also part of the upcoming “MMK” Valentine special this Saturday (February 14, 2015) are Sharmaine Arnaiz, Hyasmin Neri, Andre Garcia, Aina Solano, Erin Ocampo, Myrtle Sarosa, Nicole Barranda, Kyra Custodio, Axel Torres, Onse, Noel Colet and Marites Samson. It is directed by Frasco Mortiz and written by Benson Logronio and Arah Jell Badayos.<br /><br />For the past 23 years, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” has legions of fans from different generations who cried, laughed, fell in love, and got inspired through the real-life narratives of the show’s letter-senders.<br /><br />Don’t miss the longest-running drama anthology in Asia, “MMK,” every Saturday, 7:15PM, after “Home Sweetie Home” on ABS-CBN. Tweet your thoughts about this Saturday’s episode by using the hashtag #MMKSignsOfLove.</div>

James Reid, Nadine Lustre (JaDine) lead MMK Valentine's Day Special

MANILA, Philippines - James Reid and Nadine Lustre popularly known as 'JaDine' will make TV viewers fall in love in the Valentine’s ...

'The Voice PH' 6th Live Shows results: Miro Valera, Kai Honasan eliminated

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Team Lea and Team Bamboo artists fought in the sixth live shows episode of ABS-CBN's top-rating and Twitter-trending singing competition 'The Voice of the Philippines' on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at the Newport Performing Arts, Theater, Resorts World Manila, Newport City, Pasay City.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy5U1Dl-jHA5BtSHTLtdUzS-xvXHNxoBcdAncnS0O46OsxGEiSzI0Qu2Zc61qHjJLoWXQ48kf8jwm7_22KK0DkfNtjbtSGlnc7LJpgokxzeOnpjh8aiEIzlnGM_2O4hN8lCQloQKmktOXl/s1600/Miro-valero-kai-honasan-the-voice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="'The Voice PH' 6th Live Shows results: Miro Valera, Kai Honasan eliminated" border="0" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy5U1Dl-jHA5BtSHTLtdUzS-xvXHNxoBcdAncnS0O46OsxGEiSzI0Qu2Zc61qHjJLoWXQ48kf8jwm7_22KK0DkfNtjbtSGlnc7LJpgokxzeOnpjh8aiEIzlnGM_2O4hN8lCQloQKmktOXl/s1600/Miro-valero-kai-honasan-the-voice.jpg" title="'The Voice PH' 6th Live Shows results: Miro Valera, Kai Honasan eliminated" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Miro Valera from Team Lea and Kai Honasan from Team Bamboo were eliminated in the competition as they were included in the 'bottom 2' on their respective group and were not saved by their coach.<br /><br />Leah Patricio and Timmy Pavino of Team Lea have received the highest percentage of votes from the public, 40.95 and 24.37 percent respectively. Meanwhile, Rence Rapanot and Rita Martinez got the highest number of votes under Kamp Kawayan, 50.78 and 18.10 percent respectively. <br /><br />Artists from Team Lea who have clashed to win a slot in the Top 12 are Nino Alejandro ("Livin' on a Prayer"), Timmy Pavino ("My Heart Will Go On"), Miro Valera ("Kiss from a Rose") and "Kiss from a Rose" ("Healing").<br /><br />Team Bamboo's top 4 who have battled for the live shows this week includes Rita Martinez ("Sweet Dreams"), Tanya Diaz ("Take Me to Church"), Kai Honasan ("Jealous") and Rence Rapanot ("Para sa Masa").<br /><br />Last night, <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2015/02/the-voice-ph-5th-live-shows-results-suy-galvez-jason-fernandez-eliminated.html">Suy Galvez from Team Apl and Jason Fernandez from Team Sarah bid goodbye</a> to the competition.<br /><br /><b>Here's the Top 12 artists of 'Voice PH' Season 2 who will move on the next set of Live Shows on February 14 and 15:</b><br /><br /><b>Team Lea</b><br />1. Leah Patricio<br />2. Timmy Pavino<br />3. Nino Alejandro<br /><br /><b>Team Bamboo</b><br />1. Rence Rapanot<br />2. Rita Martinez<br />3. Tanya Diaz<br /><br /><b>Team Apl</b><br />1. Daryl Ong<br />2. Alisah Bonaobra<br />3. Mackie Cao<br /><br /><b>Team Sarah</b><br />1. Kokoi Baldo<br />2. Monique Lualhati<br />3. Jason Dy<br /><br />Same with previous Live Shows, the contestants performed a song of their choice.<br /><br />In the new voting mechanics, 30 votes per SIM were only allowed. Voting lines opened after the performance of the team and has been closed immediately after the break.<br /><br />The episode of Live Shows on Sunday tops online conversations with '#VoicePH16' among the trending topics nationwide and worldwide.</div>

'The Voice PH' 6th Live Shows results: Miro Valera, Kai Honasan eliminated

MANILA, Philippines - Team Lea and Team Bamboo artists fought in the sixth live shows episode of ABS-CBN's top-rating and Twitter-trendi...

List of Passers: PUPCET Results AY 2015-2016 release online

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) College Entrance Test (PUPCET) results for AY 2015-2016 are expected to be released online in March 2015. The complete list of passers and waitlisters will be available on this page.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXMYmy8XPphZtRrS2lRjStqr1gdTEMGkBL2-7x16msGa46nQJdulOZc7xjKnygKVHiLo3hZ45xHgCGbCmcd80uftoU3CQkx0O911XfTtsMh6XckuPg7kxiQd79V4p8E1QeYjY3-n4gmz_V/s1600/PUPCET-results-2015.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXMYmy8XPphZtRrS2lRjStqr1gdTEMGkBL2-7x16msGa46nQJdulOZc7xjKnygKVHiLo3hZ45xHgCGbCmcd80uftoU3CQkx0O911XfTtsMh6XckuPg7kxiQd79V4p8E1QeYjY3-n4gmz_V/s1600/PUPCET-results-2015.png" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Reports said that more than 40,000 graduating high school students took the PUPCET last November 29 (first batch) and February 7 (second batch) in Sta. Mesa Main Mabini Campus. The official Facebook page of PUP announced that a total of 21, 2019 took the exam on Saturday.<br /><br />"There has been an annual increase in the number of PUPCET applicants and examinees under the administration of PUP President Emanuel C. De Guzman. The number of examinees reached 41,824 in the PUPCET for Academic Year 2014-2015; 36,458 in 2013; and 34,198 in 2012," PUP Communication Management Office said.<br /><br />Same with the previous years, only around 10-20% of takers will be accepted by PUP due to the university's limited budget.<br /><br /><b>Alphabetical List of Passers for PUPCET 2015 Qualified for Admission in PUP Sta. Mesa, Manila for the First Semester Academic Year 2015-2016</b> (Please check back for the updates):<br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #0b5394;">PUPCET 2015 List of Passers (A-G)</span></li><li><span style="color: #0b5394;">PUPCET 2015List of Passers (H-O)</span></li><li><span style="color: #0b5394;">PUPCET 2015List of Passers (P-Z)</span></li><li><span style="color: #0b5394;">PUPCET 2015 Waiting List</span></li></ul><br /><br />PUP has no official announcement yet for the exact date of PUPCET release but some reports claim that results of the first and second batch‬ will be released on March 9, 2015. Updates will be posted here soon.<br /><br />Note that each campus has an allotted specific date to show the list of its successful examinees. Confirmation of slot and schedule of application are done through the university's website, and failure to confirm slot may result in the cancellation of admission to the campus.<br /><br />The University advised examinees to call the PUP Admission Services hotlines (+63 2) 335-1798 to 99) and (+63 2) 335-1797 for PUP Branches and Campuses for other inquiries or question about the PUP College Entrance Test.<br /><br />The entrance exam in PUP, conducted annually screens high school student or a high school graduate whose academic performance is above-average and has a good moral character. Those who are qualified in the PUP College Entrance Test (PUPCET) based on the cut-off score for the upcoming school year are the following: graduating high school students of the current year with a General Average of at least 82% or higher in first three (3) years in high school or High school graduates with General Weighted Average of 82% or higher in the first three (3) years in high school and with a General Average of 82% in the Fourth Year and and have not enrolled in any diploma/degree program immediately after high school graduation.<br /><br />The country's first polytechnic and largest university is using PUP iApply website for the application. An applicant is only allowed to apply and take the PUPCET in one campus and only once in an academic year<br /><br />The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) is a government educational institution governed by Republic Act Number 8292 known as the Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations contained in the Commission on Higher Education Memorandum Circular No. 4, series 1997. PUP is one of the country's highly competent educational institutions. The PUP Community is composed of the Board of Regents, University Officials, Administrative and Academic Personnel, Students, various Organizations, and the Alumni.<br /><br />The University is committed in giving qualified and talented individuals access to quality and responsive education to support them in the achievement of their dreams and improvement of their lives.</div>

List of Passers: PUPCET Results AY 2015-2016 release online

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Kokoi Baldo sings "Could You Be Loved" on 'The Voice PH' 5th Live Shows

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - One of Team Sarah's top artists Kokoi Baldo wowed the judges on his rendition of "Could You Be Loved" in the 5th Live Shows of ABS-CBN's hit singing competition The Voice of the Philippines on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Newport Performing Arts, Theater, Resorts World Manila, Newport City in Pasay City.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsdmKcUG-MNGYvLPC9jBCDfl9L09XM2ShAV0GozpJS9hVaRBroPmBnR06eZM9PLBnE5_BcLVPSravXSq7dCEFAc0ADaKZAWQaaMbZUmdh5me13faYKyUr8GqyPsquU2X4gtMta-SsfMDYG/s1600/Kokoi-Baldo-The-Voice.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsdmKcUG-MNGYvLPC9jBCDfl9L09XM2ShAV0GozpJS9hVaRBroPmBnR06eZM9PLBnE5_BcLVPSravXSq7dCEFAc0ADaKZAWQaaMbZUmdh5me13faYKyUr8GqyPsquU2X4gtMta-SsfMDYG/s1600/Kokoi-Baldo-The-Voice.png" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />The reggae singer went on to retain his spot on Team Sarah. He will be moving to another episode of live shows with teammates Jason Dy and Monique Lualhati. The results of the competition was announced immediately after all the performances on Saturday.<br /><br /><b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2015/02/the-voice-ph-5th-live-shows-results-suy-galvez-jason-fernandez-eliminated.html">'The Voice PH' 5th Live Shows results: Suy Galvez, Jason Fernandez eliminated</a><br /><b><br /></b><b>WATCH: The Voice of the Philippines 5th Live Shows "Could You Be Loved" by Kokoi Baldo</b> ( video courtesy of Youtube/The Voice Philippines)<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="355" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TLUmRutuU1E" width="600"></iframe></center><br /><b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2015/02/video-alisah-bonaobra-belts-out-laserlight-on-the-voice-ph-live-shows.html">Video: Alisah Bonaobra belts out 'LaserLight' on "The Voice PH" Live Shows</a><br /><br />In the knockout rounds, Kokoi also impressed viewers on his rendition of "Bilog Na Naman and Buwan."<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="355" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/48lcrXKKCKk" width="600"></iframe></center><br />Aside from Kokoi, other artists from Team Sarah who have performed for a slot in the finale are Jason Fernandez ("Moves like Jagger"), Jason Dy ("OMG") and Monique Lualhati ("Bang Bang").<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPz9E99WNE2vhPGOmDM3HTQVP8uXTIO34lj-G_U-HKDYmpwC1dZrYXQWlfIiR06-GJruZs70CzCR5Aeaj_bMOMSSRdjeUNdyZm0_ay2JgXxlKdCUFQa-w7z2esDLAT1muIqfHLnFHlBdBB/s1600/Team-Sarah-The-Voice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Team Sarah Live Shows" border="0" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPz9E99WNE2vhPGOmDM3HTQVP8uXTIO34lj-G_U-HKDYmpwC1dZrYXQWlfIiR06-GJruZs70CzCR5Aeaj_bMOMSSRdjeUNdyZm0_ay2JgXxlKdCUFQa-w7z2esDLAT1muIqfHLnFHlBdBB/s1600/Team-Sarah-The-Voice.jpg" title="Team Sarah Live Shows" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />In the Saturday's episode, the teams that only performed were from Team Apl and Team Sarah. In the new voting mechanics, 30 votes per SIM were only allowed. Voting lines opened after the performance of the team and has been closed immediately after the break.<br /><br />Viewers may support Koikoi in the next live shows by keying the following syntax:<br /><br />Text VOICE KOKOI and send to 2331 for ABS-CBN Mobile, Globe, TM and Sun Cellular subscribers and 231 for Smart and Talk 'N Text subscribers. The tariff is P1.00/vote for ABS-CBN Mobile, P2.50/vote for Globe, TM, Smart and Talk 'N text and P2.00/vote for Sun Cellular subscribers.<br /><br />To vote online, go to http://voteonline.abs-cbn.com/. Procedures include purchasing E-PIN and registration.<br /><br />The episode of Live Shows on Saturday tops online conversations with '#VoicePH16' among the trending topics nationwide and worlwide.</div>

Kokoi Baldo sings "Could You Be Loved" on 'The Voice PH' 5th Live Shows

MANILA, Philippines - One of Team Sarah's top artists Kokoi Baldo wowed the judges on his rendition of "Could You Be Loved" in...

'The Voice PH' 5th Live Shows results: Suy Galvez, Jason Fernandez eliminated

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Team Apl and Team Sarah artists have performed in the fifth live shows episode of ABS-CBN's hit singing competition The Voice of the Philippines on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Newport Performing Arts, Theater, Resorts World Manila, Newport City, Pasay City.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRLEr9Mc95_8QyAxlr-oUoQeSQQZ2uKTZog6xANqeXyXwvIdO_b-Aguu4drk7rUH4X7VFbarZ6qMcwBrlhluS42yUGCWTv_P6tsDUVCt1HEcv-Hr0R19YY05HCw4-tBA_kKXyEUEbRGhyphenhyphenn/s1600/suy-galvez-jasonf-eliminated.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="'The Voice PH' 5th Live Shows results: Suy Galvez, Jason Fernandez eliminated" border="0" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRLEr9Mc95_8QyAxlr-oUoQeSQQZ2uKTZog6xANqeXyXwvIdO_b-Aguu4drk7rUH4X7VFbarZ6qMcwBrlhluS42yUGCWTv_P6tsDUVCt1HEcv-Hr0R19YY05HCw4-tBA_kKXyEUEbRGhyphenhyphenn/s1600/suy-galvez-jasonf-eliminated.jpg" title="'The Voice PH' 5th Live Shows results: Suy Galvez, Jason Fernandez eliminated" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Suy Galvez from Team Apl and Jason Fernandez from Team Sarah were eliminated in the competion as they were included in the 'bottom 2' on their respective group and were not saved by their coach.<br /><br />Daryl Ong and Alisah Bonaobra of Team Apl have received the highest percentage of votes from the public, 41.16 and 28.55 percent respectively. Meanwhile, Kokoi Baldo and Monique Lualhati got the highest number of votes under Sarah's group, 41.61 and 25.26 percent respectively. <br /><br />Artists from Team Apl who have clashed to win a slot in the finale are Alisah Bonaobra ("LaserLight"), Daryl Ong ("Smile"), Suy Galvez ( "Bridge over Troubled Water") and Mackie Cao ("Maghintay Ka Lamang").<br /><br />Team Sarah's top 4 who have battled for the live shows this week includes Kokoi Baldo ("Could You Be Loved"), Jason Fernandez ("Moves like Jagger"), Jason Dy ("OMG") and Monique Lualhati ("Bang Bang").<br /><br />In the new voting mechanics, 30 votes per SIM were only allowed. Voting lines opened after the performance of the team and has been closed immediately after the break.<br /><br />The episode of Live Shows on Saturday tops online conversations with '#VoicePH16' among the trending topics nationwide and worlwide.</div>

'The Voice PH' 5th Live Shows results: Suy Galvez, Jason Fernandez eliminated

MANILA, Philippines - Team Apl and Team Sarah artists have performed in the fifth live shows episode of ABS-CBN's hit singing competitio...

Video: Alisah Bonaobra belts out "LaserLight" on 'The Voice PH' Live Shows

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Team Apl's top contender Alisah Bonaobra has belted out "LaserLight" in the 5th live shows episode of ABS-CBN's hit singing competition The Voice of the Philippines on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Newport Performing Arts, Theater, Resorts World Manila, Newport City in Pasay City.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqs1-X0GgA2L-brggWYnuxPKDL9VGuDoSbVw7-QrPD926q_AkJ3Y_6nDV6dQWmQn8gs6s_eO4ScBAvaX_umEf6VnRMppmC-l3nomsxU0Pxqe5n-QaWn7BVn4sUmfjeYMWQsrJj1yOOQ5A6/s1600/Alisah-Bonaobra-the-voice.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Alisah Bonaobra belts out 'LaserLight' on "The Voice PH" Live Shows" border="0" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqs1-X0GgA2L-brggWYnuxPKDL9VGuDoSbVw7-QrPD926q_AkJ3Y_6nDV6dQWmQn8gs6s_eO4ScBAvaX_umEf6VnRMppmC-l3nomsxU0Pxqe5n-QaWn7BVn4sUmfjeYMWQsrJj1yOOQ5A6/s1600/Alisah-Bonaobra-the-voice.png" title="Alisah Bonaobra belts out 'LaserLight' on "The Voice PH" Live Shows" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />The 19-year old street vendor-turned-Internet sensation Alisah is among the Final 4 artists under Coach Apl de Ap.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: The Voice of the Philippines Live Shows "Laserlight" by Alisah Bonaobra</b> ( video courtesy of Youtube/The Voice Philippines)<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="345" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tZuFc3LEDqo" width="600"></iframe></center><br />Aside from Alisah, other artists from Team Apl performed for a slot in the finale are Daryl Ong ("Smile"), Suy Galvez ( "Bridge over Troubled Water") and Mackie Cao ("Maghintay Ka Lamang").<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE5fL7lBBYqgpQmcQD1n0wnZuao3V2M3Uqiy-Ydmlp83Pn344-u-JofjRUyucjoeFzNf5tQTThFY1Af4Ai4oWHuFhEVR8DEt4bktjNb438PK8gUBoc3nGslCuVtfL7cCJUqHr6QzMq6ylU/s1600/Team-Apl-The-Voice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Team Apl Top 4" border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE5fL7lBBYqgpQmcQD1n0wnZuao3V2M3Uqiy-Ydmlp83Pn344-u-JofjRUyucjoeFzNf5tQTThFY1Af4Ai4oWHuFhEVR8DEt4bktjNb438PK8gUBoc3nGslCuVtfL7cCJUqHr6QzMq6ylU/s1600/Team-Apl-The-Voice.jpg" title="Team Apl Top 4" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />In the Saturday's episode, the teams that only performed were from Team Apl and Team Sarah. In the new voting mechanics, 30 votes per SIM were only allowed. Voting lines opened after the performance of the team and has been closed immediately after the break.<br /><br />Viewers may supported Alisah in the next live shows by keying the following syntax:<br /><br />Text VOICE ALISAH and send to 2331 for ABS-CBN Mobile, Globe, TM and Sun Cellular subscribers and 231 for Smart and Talk 'N Text subscribers. The tariff is P1.00/vote for ABS-CBN Mobile, P2.50/vote for Globe, TM, Smart and Talk 'N text and P2.00/vote for Sun Cellular subscribers.<br /><br />To vote online, go to http://voteonline.abs-cbn.com/. Procedures include purchasing E-PIN and registration.<br /><br />The episode of Live Shows on Saturday tops online conversations with '#VoicePH16' among the trending topics nationwide and worldwide.</div>

Video: Alisah Bonaobra belts out "LaserLight" on 'The Voice PH' Live Shows

MANILA, Philippines - Team Apl's top contender Alisah Bonaobra has belted out "LaserLight" in the 5th live shows episode of AB...

A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in 2015

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Tired of relying solely on your paycheck (or your relatives) for your day-to-day needs? The moment you enter the workforce, your new priority should be achieving financial independence. And unless you’re 100% happy with your current industry and earning potential, living from paycheck to paycheck for years on end can lose its appeal.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcMHqm06KN84RK2sH6azC2kFdPYUOmhEc2Sb3iq40NzEO70B45R-OxFlMSwbJZbWxdEg9uUppNYcmhG0jH99oVR0k-cfNsU9oTLuYQlkUUpVgcu4HR5AQ0dn7XEwOdPe83F5H1uhwzN1Fk/s1600/Investment-2015-philippines.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in 2015" border="0" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcMHqm06KN84RK2sH6azC2kFdPYUOmhEc2Sb3iq40NzEO70B45R-OxFlMSwbJZbWxdEg9uUppNYcmhG0jH99oVR0k-cfNsU9oTLuYQlkUUpVgcu4HR5AQ0dn7XEwOdPe83F5H1uhwzN1Fk/s1600/Investment-2015-philippines.jpg" title="A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in 2015" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />If you’re really serious about growing your money, you might be thinking of dabbling in investments. The Philippine Stock Exchange has been operating since the early 20th century, after all, and dozens of traders have already made a mint there. If they can do it, why can’t you?<br /><br />Before you withdraw your life savings and head down to the trading floor, though, there are a few basic tips you need to take to heart first. Here is our newbie-friendly guide to investing this 2015:<br /><br /><b>1. Ask yourself if you’re ready.</b><br /><b><br /></b>Investing can be a great way to bolster your net worth, but the truth remains that’s it’s not for everybody. First off, you need to have all of your basic finances in order before you consider dipping your toes in the stock market. That means having a stable source of income, little to no debt, an emergency fund, and enough cashflow to support your basic needs without compromising assets like your mortgage, healthcare, or <a href="http://www.moneymax.ph/car-insurance" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">car insurance policy</a>. <br /><br />Even if you’re in a good place money-wise, look into other viable alternatives like mutual funds or securities first before diving into investments.<br /><br /><b>2. Learn the basics.</b><br /><b><br /></b>Think you’re ready to take that leap? The next step in your financial education is learning the essentials of good investing. Familiarize yourself with investor terminology and keep up with business news. Do your research on current business trends and investor behaviors. Take your time and don’t act like a know-it-all; ideally, you should have just enough working knowledge of the market to be able to tell the safe investment decisions from the risky ones. It might also be a good idea to consult an investment expert.<br /><br /><b>3. Set a doable goal.</b><br /><b><br /></b>Since you’re still starting out, it’s best you don’t aim too high as far as your future investments are concerned. We’re not saying it’s wrong to dream of becoming the next Henry Sy or Jaime Zobel de Ayala, but aiming for a more realistic goal (like earning enough for your retirement or your children’s future) means you have less heartache to deal with should one of your investments go bad.<br /><br /><b>4. Start small.</b><br /><b><br /></b>This is the stage where you start building your investment portfolio, a.k.a. the key to your future wealth. You could start by investing a fraction of your income in an established company or a “safe” market like commodities or forex trading. Once you’ve gained more confidence in your investing abilities, inch your way into investing more money or adding another company (or two) to your portfolio. Remember that you’ll be juggling a lot of risk at this point, and that you’re not investing for the sake of making a quick buck.<br /><br /><b>5. Diversify your portfolio.</b><br /><b><br /></b>While maintaining your various stocks, remember that one of your main driving forces is protecting yourself from the effects of inflation. What may look like a large sum of money now may have less purchasing power years or decades down the line. Try your hand at investing in stocks from several different industries as backup in case of drastic changes in the economy. Or, to put it in more popular terms, don’t put all your eggs in one basket.<br /><br />An important bit of information many financial experts recommend is to <a href="http://youngpinoymillionaire.com/5-tips-consider-make-investing-decisions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">never invest in something you don’t understand</a>. You may get tons of investing advice from friends, family, and other self-professed experts on how best to maximize your gains. Even if you trust their judgment, you must never jump at an opportunity without knowing exactly what you’re signing up for. <br /><br />Investing is ultimately a game of risk, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution that would make everybody a stock market superstar. What worked for the richest trader on the Fortune 500 may not work for you, so you should resist the temptation to slack off or take shortcuts. It’s your money at stake, after all. <br /><br />For more updates on what’s going on in the Philippines and other related topics, check out <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/search/label/Business">The Summit Express</a> right now.<br /><br /><br /><b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR:</b><br /><br /><b>Kyle Kam</b> is an online marketing specialist for Moneymax.ph, the Philippines’ leading financial comparison website. Whenever he’s not working, he’s busy at home watching MMA videos the whole day. You may follow him on Twitter @undisputedkyle.</div>

A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in 2015

MANILA, Philippines - Tired of relying solely on your paycheck (or your relatives) for your day-to-day needs? The moment you enter the workf...