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

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - After losing two-in-a-row, Barangay Ginebra bounced back and outlasted Meralco Bolts, 85-74 on Sunday, October 22, 2017 in front of over 34,000 paying patrons at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.<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/AVvXsEjA84YKUOyD7IP7E4KozqQAxBs2uFZ027iphUrQQoD2GkROhMwSgGPd91JtPyc9gW1eYyfyH_x5lqYE0IYqjPV4jlYyzeJa4H9Stb0J_ED3wc6OHcInmcAFxx0Dy6qzxkSAP6DjOPumrsg_/s1600/Greg+Slaughter.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Best Player of the Conference, Greg Slaughter posted 17 points" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="508" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA84YKUOyD7IP7E4KozqQAxBs2uFZ027iphUrQQoD2GkROhMwSgGPd91JtPyc9gW1eYyfyH_x5lqYE0IYqjPV4jlYyzeJa4H9Stb0J_ED3wc6OHcInmcAFxx0Dy6qzxkSAP6DjOPumrsg_/s1600/Greg+Slaughter.jpg" title="Best Player of the Conference, Greg Slaughter posted 17 points" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Best Player of the Conference, Greg Slaughter posted 17 points, 16 rebounds and 6 blocks to help Ginebra gained a 3-2 series advantage. Photo Credit: Manila Bulletin</td></tr></tbody></table>Both teams have a man down at least due to injuries. Ranidel De Ocampo is out for the series because of calf ailment while Sol Mercado will spend the rest of the season as well in the sick bay with a sprained ankle.<br /><br />Sol Mercado, who’s marked as the best local defender in the league, hurt his ankle in the dying seconds of game number 4 where he chase blocked Jared Dillinger and landed awkwardly on the floor.<br /><br />Glue-tight defense was Coach Tim Cone’s main battle plan against Meralco in this game. Luckily, Ginebra got defensive stops early in the opening quarter and converted them offensively.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />At the 3-minute mark, it was Meralco’s turn to put pressure on Ginebra. Allen Durham blocked Japeth Aguilar’s potential dunk and Reynel Hugnatan connected from the outside off transition. But Barangay got back immediately and posted a 6-point, 21-15 lead as the 1st period ended.<br /><br />As Meralco continued to miss in all angles, it looked like the rim got bigger for Ginebra as the 2nd quarter started. The Gins enlarged their lead to 13 in just couple of minutes. Aside from the scoring barrage, Greg Slaughter devoured his defenders underneath the basket where the 7-footer swatted several shots and crushed the boards.<br /><br />Bad luck really hit the Bolts in all ends of the floor. Their misery worsened as they reached the foul limit too early and clearly exposed the shaded areas for Ginebra which the Barangay capitalized on by slashing and driving straight to the basket without any hesitations.<br /><br />Allen Durham, Reynel Hugnatan and Garvo Lanete became aggressive in the last phase of the 1st half to help their team caught up with Ginebra. They managed to bring the lead down to a single-digit at the halftime. 42-35 still in favor of Barangay Ginebra.<br /><br />Meralco blitzed a 7-2 run as the 3rd period began. Reynel Hugnatan really proved that he’s more than willing and worthy to fill in the void which RDO left. Hugnatan provided firepower from the outside that helped the Bolts got closer to Gineba.<br /><br />LA Tenorio’s offense was really impeccable in the third. The veteran guard had already 15 points with 17 more minutes remaining in the entire game and became Ginebra’s main man as its import got neutralized since the first half.<br /><br />Garvo Lanete hit a ring-less trey for the equalizer and the game’s first deadlock while Allen Durham muscled his way up against 3 defenders under the basket to gain the lead, 60-58 for the very first time. Coach Cone burned another time out and slammed a chair on the ground due to dismay during the huddle.<br /><br />Coach Tim’s ceasefire woke up the Gins and they bounced back promptly for the 66-62 advantage after the penultimate quarter.<br /><br />Allen Durham was relentless in the entire game. During the final period, Ginebra maintained its lead but the Best Import of the Conference tried his very best to prevent the Kings from exploding. Durham was a total workhorse, he even rejected the 7’0” Slaughter’s looper and sent the ball to the crowd.<br /><br />Multiple turnovers cost Meralco a lot midway of the fourth. Meralco’s careless passes and loose ball fouls gave Ginebra an untimely edge and brought them back at the helm. 81-71 under 4 minutes of the game. Bad news haunted the Bolts even more as Chris Newsome committed his 6th and last personal foul and Justin Brownlee all of a sudden erupted in the pay off period. <br /><br />Coach Norman Black waived the white flag with more than a minute ago as he pulled out Allen Durham and Reynel Hugnatan with Ginebra led his team by 11, 85-74 until the last second of the game.<br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZOg3SB8F3QQ" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br />Barangay Ginebra having a 3-2 series advantage can finish Meralco on Wednesday for the back-to-back Governors Cup Title.<br /><br />Game 6 will once again be held on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Philippine Arena.<br /><br /><b>— Joey Boy Capos, The Summit Express</b></div>

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

MANILA, Philippines - After losing two-in-a-row, Barangay Ginebra bounced back and outlasted Meralco Bolts, 85-74 on Sunday, October 22, 201...

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

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines — The October 2017 Electronics Engineer (ECE) board exam results including the official list of passers, topnotchers (top 10), top performing schools and performance of schools are expected to be released on Thursday, October 26 or in three (3) working days after the last day of exam.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxvVyVHu51Jp0O7jOdDbuwqbEAULHPBUsXhNEIAGaPFK45GfZJ-A6uYvuoHhyphenhyphenaRx8zIh3kapE-m3mgtV1jmHN5MCKcKv6dkv9Am74A9Ods-5zA9jAHs88g40ySvzzBh7YR2YCevP3dGVV2/s1600/ece-board-exam-results-october-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="FULL RESULTS: October 2017 ECE board exam passers list, top 10" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="385" data-original-width="716" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxvVyVHu51Jp0O7jOdDbuwqbEAULHPBUsXhNEIAGaPFK45GfZJ-A6uYvuoHhyphenhyphenaRx8zIh3kapE-m3mgtV1jmHN5MCKcKv6dkv9Am74A9Ods-5zA9jAHs88g40ySvzzBh7YR2YCevP3dGVV2/s1600/ece-board-exam-results-october-2017.jpg" title="FULL RESULTS: October 2017 ECE board exam passers list, top 10" /></a></div><br />The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) conducted the ECE licensure exam in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro,Cebu, Davao, Lucena and Tuguegarao on October 21 and 22, 2017.<br /><br />Another examination for the Electronics Technicians (ECT) is set on Monday, October 23.<br /><br />The members of the Board of Electronics Engineering who gave the licensure examinations are Engr. Alnar L. Detalla, Chairman, Engr. Enrico Claro R. Delmoro and Engr. Herminio J. Orbe, Members.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>ECE BOARD EXAM RELATED RESULTS</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>TOP 10 PASSERS: October 2017 ECE board exam topnotchers</li><li>Performance of Schools: October 2017 ECE board exam results</li><li>LIST OF PASSERS: October 2017 ECT board exam results</li><li>TOP 10 PASSERS: October 2017 ECT board exam topnotchers</li><li>Performance of Schools: October 2017 ECT board exam results</li></ul><br /><b>Roll of Successful Examinees in the</b><br /><b>ELECTRONICS ENGINEER LICENSURE EXAMINATION</b><br />Held on OCTOBER 21 & 22, 2017<br />Released on OCTOBER 26, 2017<br /><br /><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Updating for the list of passers...refresh page for the results.</span></i><br /><br /><b>REGISTRATION AND OATHTAKING</b><br /><br />PRC said that registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be done on-line. Please go to www.prc.gov.ph and follow instructions for initial registration. <br /><br />Those who will register are required to bring the following:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Notice of admission</li><li>duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal</li><li>2 pieces passport size pictures (colored with white background and complete name tag)</li><li>2 sets of documentary stamps</li></ul><br />Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.<br /><br />The date and venue for the oathtaking ceremony of the new successful examinees in the said examination WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER, PRC added.<br /><br /><b>VERIFICATION OF RATINGS</b><br /><br />ECE board exam's verification of ratings (passers, non-passers and removal) can be done online.<br /><br />Visit PRC's "Verification of Rating" service and enter the required information to verify your identity. Note that this will be available in few working days after the release of results.<br /><br /><b>COVERAGE OF EXAMINATION</b><br /><br />The October 2017 ECE board exam covered the following subjects:<br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Mathematics – 20%</li><li>Electronics engineering – 30%</li><li>General engineering and applied sciences (GEAS) – 20%</li><li>and electronics systems and technologies (EST) – 30%</li></ul><br /><b>RELEASE OF RESULTS</b><br /><br />According to <b>PRC Resolution No. 2016-1019</b>, the target release of results for the recent ECE board exam is on <b>Thursday, October 26 or in 3 working days</b> after the last day of exam.<br /><br />In the same period last year (October 2016), PRC announced results in three (3) working days after the exam. A total of 1,914 out of 4,742 (40.36%) passed the series of tests.<br /><br />The results of October 2015 exam were also released in 3 working days. PRC named 1,784 out of 4,467 passers of the ECE board exam.<br /><br />We advise takers to monitor announcement of results starting 9:00 am on Thursday.<br /><br /><b>Here's the quick summary of previous examinations:</b><br /><style type="text/css">.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;border-color:#ccc;}.tg td{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#fff;}.tg th{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#f0f0f0;}.tg .tg-baqh{text-align:center;vertical-align:top}.tg .tg-yw4l{vertical-align:top}.tg .tg-b7b8{background-color:#f9f9f9;vertical-align:top}.tg .tg-dzk6{background-color:#f9f9f9;text-align:center;vertical-align:top}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tg {width: auto !important;}.tg col {width: auto !important;}.tg-wrap {overflow-x: auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;}}</style><br /><div class="tg-wrap"><table class="tg"><tbody><tr>     <th class="tg-yw4l">Exam Date</th>     <th class="tg-baqh">Total Examinees</th>     <th class="tg-baqh">Total Passers</th>     <th class="tg-baqh">Passing Rate</th>     <th class="tg-baqh">Days before results release</th>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">October 2017</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">TBA</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">TBA</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">TBA</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">TBA</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">April 2017</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">2,503</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,033</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">41.27%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">3</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">October 2016</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">4,742</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">1,914</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">40.36%</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">3</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">April 2016</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">2,482</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">917</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">36.95%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">3</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">October 2015</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">4,467</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">1,784</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">39.94%</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">3</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">April 2015</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">2,552</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">892</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">34.95%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">3</td>   </tr></tbody></table></div><br /><b>UPDATES</b><br /><br />Monitor this page for the real-time updates on ECE board exam results. Check out also the official website of PRC for more information.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

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

MANILA, Philippines — The October 2017 Electronics Engineer (ECE) board exam results including the official list of passers, topnotchers (to...

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

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines <b>—</b> The Barangay Ginebra Kings and Meralco Bolts clash in the crucial Game 5 of the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup Finals today, October 22 at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.<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/AVvXsEhzsi1b7t4-ZVTInjqAG8VFnaPd1edB-eErivfo7E0Cbc2GOxrdNlnnWeowyF48pQZThqc5oXGw0zAhyphenhyphenk-ooeWBxzXlJfxCzeSwJ3gLTeQroT5bZVo1gp9I0LNAJiOE5m4UH0M6AL4WQc4x/s1600/game-5-ginebra-vs-meralco-pba-finals.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ginebra Kings and Meralco Bolts battle for a crucial 3-2 lead." border="0" class="img" data-original-height="494" data-original-width="802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzsi1b7t4-ZVTInjqAG8VFnaPd1edB-eErivfo7E0Cbc2GOxrdNlnnWeowyF48pQZThqc5oXGw0zAhyphenhyphenk-ooeWBxzXlJfxCzeSwJ3gLTeQroT5bZVo1gp9I0LNAJiOE5m4UH0M6AL4WQc4x/s1600/game-5-ginebra-vs-meralco-pba-finals.JPG" title="Ginebra Kings and Meralco Bolts battle for a crucial 3-2 lead." /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ginebra Kings and Meralco Bolts battle for a crucial 3-2 lead. Photo Credit: PBA.ph</td></tr></tbody></table>As the battle was reduced to a best-of-three affair, the Kings and the Bolts are confident for a pivotal game to determine who will take the lead.<br /><br />"We're playing at least two games in the Philippine Arena, and it's gonna be exciting," said Meralco coach Norman Black as shared on PBA website.<br /><b><br /></b> <b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/pba-finals-rdo-less-meralco-tops-ginebra-2-2.html" rel="nofollow">PBA Finals: RDO-less Meralco tops Ginebra, levels series 2-2</a><br /><br />"It's a best-of-three now. Like in a game, we have lost our lead and now have to pick up our game. But what's done is done. We have to play from here. I have great faith in our players that we can regain control of the series," said Ginebra coach Tim Cone.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Game time is set at 6:30 p.m.<br /><br /><b>Watch the Game 5 of 2017 PBA Governors' Cup Finals (best-of-seven series) on livestream</b> (video courtesy of sports.tv5.ph/live): <br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZOg3SB8F3QQ" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br />Here are the live updates courtesy of PBA:<br /><br /><center><a class="twitter-timeline" data-height="800" href="https://twitter.com/pbaconnect?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tweets by pbaconnect</a> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

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

MANILA, Philippines — The Barangay Ginebra Kings and Meralco Bolts clash in the crucial Game 5 of the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup Finals t...

Content creators gather for second YouTube Pop-up Space Manila

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Video-sharing website YouTube held its second Pop-up Space Manila event from October 19 to 21, 2017 at the Green Sun Hotel in Makati to support creative minds in line with YouTube Spaces' mission: "learn, connect and create."<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/AVvXsEgMCmP6aYuGdjjUkd4B1Nv9o35ThKYYIL7AYmNtcP01ZKcBThiPgsMsfnodcvCy9fd6FTSUf_mvvFPV5FMTAHvE66pJUsA6Ug4mGKh-DBgc9ZBeuk21Hd8nLcjotMW7rXBReC2ZnGoLDniR/s1600/youtube-Pop-up-space-manila.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Content creators gather for second YouTube Pop-up Space Manila" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="398" data-original-width="599" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMCmP6aYuGdjjUkd4B1Nv9o35ThKYYIL7AYmNtcP01ZKcBThiPgsMsfnodcvCy9fd6FTSUf_mvvFPV5FMTAHvE66pJUsA6Ug4mGKh-DBgc9ZBeuk21Hd8nLcjotMW7rXBReC2ZnGoLDniR/s1600/youtube-Pop-up-space-manila.JPG" title="Content creators gather for second YouTube Pop-up Space Manila" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">YouTube NextUp Manila winners with the production experts and fast-ring creators at the 2017 #YouTubeSpaceMNL. <span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Photo by: Instagram/karlzarate</span></td></tr></tbody></table>Inside the YouTube Space Manila, creators can use the set and equipment for free, learn about video production and collaborate with other creators. There is a lounge area and multiple meeting rooms for creators to use as well.<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>"The YouTube Pop-up Space Manila is our latest effort to invest in the development of the Filipino creator community, which has grown over the past year," Moe Inaki, YouTube Space Asia Pacific Senior Strategist said.</i></blockquote><br />The event is a follow up of the successful i<a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/04/first-ever-youtube-pop-up-space-manila-opened.html" rel="nofollow">ntroduction of YouTube Pop-Up Space</a> at Bonifacio Global City Arts Center in April this year.<br /><br />Participants include the winners of the first YouTube NextUp in the Philippines, launched in Manila last July: singers Reneé Dominique and Karl Zarate, who serenaded the attendees of the launch event; Cebuano musician Manolo Martinez (BoogieBoy36); beauty vloggers Raiza Contawi, John Jafael Juane (About Raf), Helen Payawal (HelenOnFleek), Trisha Sanchez, and Mae Layug.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Also included were vlogger Nate Punzalan; sports enthusiast Dionino Ventura (Hype Streetball); doll custom artist Maureen Gabrielle Hermoso (Mozekyto); and educator Jan Angelique Maravilla (Team Lyqa).<br /><br />NextUp winners teamed up with production experts to learn new techniques in camera, lighting, and sound, and receive coaching from the YouTube Partnerships team on how to grow their audience like a pro. They also received advice from previous YouTube NextUp grads and the opportunity to meet and work with other fast-rising creators in the program.<br /><br />YouTube also presented the Gold Play Button awardee, the dancing sensation Niana Guerrero for amassing 2 million subscribers on her YouTube channel.<br /><br />Follow updates about YouTube Pop-up Space at #YTPopupSpaceMNL. Find more creator resources at youtube.com/creators and learn more about YouTube Spaces across the world at youtube.com/space.</div>

Content creators gather for second YouTube Pop-up Space Manila

MANILA, Philippines - Video-sharing website YouTube held its second Pop-up Space Manila event from October 19 to 21, 2017 at the Green Sun H...

Team Vhong's touching mirror dance act wins Magpasikat 2017

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Team Vhong Navarro's powerful dance routine and mirror illusion act built around the themes of isolation and loneliness won the title of <i>Magpasikat</i> 2017 grand champion.<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/AVvXsEjoU_fLcV3KZqpz4RS0DPlNjdVIKmM__Rk4chHlQ4lMDLKGmJPkivpKIi10GBdcQbYJijFm5cDfKnSrYvdKDLwznOtqT16mxKUbKBnFlpjvoeptZgy1jXvFh2_oX1pgH2RlMGsWYszUf5kM/s1600/vhong-navarro-wins-magpasikat-2017.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Team Vhong's touching mirror dance act wins Magpasikat 2017" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="356" data-original-width="559" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoU_fLcV3KZqpz4RS0DPlNjdVIKmM__Rk4chHlQ4lMDLKGmJPkivpKIi10GBdcQbYJijFm5cDfKnSrYvdKDLwznOtqT16mxKUbKBnFlpjvoeptZgy1jXvFh2_oX1pgH2RlMGsWYszUf5kM/s1600/vhong-navarro-wins-magpasikat-2017.JPG" title="Team Vhong's touching mirror dance act wins Magpasikat 2017" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Instagram/Karylle Tatlonghari</td></tr></tbody></table>The winners were announced on Saturday, October 21, with the hurados for this year's "<i>Magpasikat</i> Week," as part of the noon time show's eighth (8) anniversary, praised all the teams on their explosive performances.<br /><br />Team Vhong Navarro got perfect score of 10 from the judges composed of director Rory B. Quintos, actress Ina Raymundo, Diamond Star Maricel Soriano, reporter Marc Logan and singer Janno Gibbs.<br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/D_lnDHuoSKo?list=PLPcB0_P-Zlj7R8l9wv3yTJzKeFXiloAFR" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>“Vhong, you are a creative genius. I am impressed beyond words,” said Quintos.</i></blockquote><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>“Very timely ang message! ‘Yung mga kabataan talaga ngayon ay nabibiktama ng depression. Sobra akong tinamaan sa performance niyo. Yung timing niyo, sabay-sabay talaga. World-class,” Raymundo commented.</i></blockquote><br />As the "<i>Magpasikat </i>Week" champions, Navarro, along with Hashtags members Nikko Natividad, Tom Doromal Bugoy Carino and Kid Yambaro, and Girltrends Erin Ocampo and Joana Hipolito, won P300,000 for their chosen charity.<br /><br />Placing second and third were the team of <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/video-showtime-magpasikat-2017-vice-jugs-teddy-love-wedding.html" rel="nofollow">Vice Ganda, Teddy Corpuz, and Jugs Jugueta</a>; and the team of <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/magpasikat-2017-karylle-jhong-unique-musical-insect-love-story.html" rel="nofollow">Karylle and Jhong Hilario</a>, taking home P200,000 and P100,000 for their chosen charities, respectively.<br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-RKSo3HU-yI" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br />The two remaining teams -- <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/magpasikat-2017-anne-nadine-ryan-bang-show-video.html" rel="nofollow">Anne Curtis, Nadine Lustre and Ryan Bang</a> and <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/showtime-magpasikat-2017-billy-team-wow-magical-performance.html" rel="nofollow">Billy Crawford, Amy Perez and James Reid</a> -- received consolation prizes for their chosen charities.<br /><br /><b>Showtime hosts show gratitude</b><br /><br />In today’s grand finale, It's Showtime hosts reminisced all the performances from the previous years and thanked madlang people for the continous support. There was even a ceremonial burning of guitar to wish the show’s following year to be another successful one.<br /><br />In a touching scene, the hosts recalled how being part of It’s Showtime has changed their lives. Gathering in a big group, their family prayed together.<br /><br />This week had been a whirlwind of excellent performances. With the theme of Phantom of the Opera, Billy’s team presented a magical show. Vice, Jugs and Teddy showed that love trumps everything as Teddy married in real wedding.<br /><br />Anne, Nadine and Ryan was all about love and party for their love parade. Karylle and Jhong’s musical play was also well applauded as they become insects in love.<br /><br />Congratulations to all the winners!<br /><br />What do you think of the results of this year's Magpasikat? Did your bet win?<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

Team Vhong's touching mirror dance act wins Magpasikat 2017

MANILA, Philippines - Team Vhong Navarro's powerful dance routine and mirror illusion act built around the themes of isolation and lonel...

'Bagyong Paolo' PAGASA weather update October 21, 2017

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - 'Bagyong Paolo' (Lan) has intensified as it continues to accelerate away from the country, state weather bureau PAGASA announced in its 11:00 a.m. update on Saturday, October 21, 2017.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcdrxPXhHUtFmoNcVsjoP5mkVOo6QDaJ064SpeZCNqRyEFgzVQQhsYlYx-UOrXdCjXIXRfxMamWExprDbjpfuWXHj-_GnSbOpgr-2ftims5JcOVuwQP1fGU6JwoPbji7nlzYSB9aqzmd-P/s1600/bagyong-paolo-satellite-image.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Typhoon Paolo HIMAWARI-8 satellite image courtesy of DOST-PAGASA" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcdrxPXhHUtFmoNcVsjoP5mkVOo6QDaJ064SpeZCNqRyEFgzVQQhsYlYx-UOrXdCjXIXRfxMamWExprDbjpfuWXHj-_GnSbOpgr-2ftims5JcOVuwQP1fGU6JwoPbji7nlzYSB9aqzmd-P/s1600/bagyong-paolo-satellite-image.JPG" title="Typhoon Paolo HIMAWARI-8 satellite image courtesy of DOST-PAGASA" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Typhoon Paolo HIMAWARI-8 satellite image courtesy of DOST-PAGASA.</td></tr></tbody></table>At 10:00 a.m. today, the eye of Typhoon 'Paolo' was located based on all available data at 1,000 km East of Basco, Batanes (21.6 °N, 131.5 °E).<br /><br />'Paolo' has maximum sustained winds of 180 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 220 kph. It is forecast to move North Northeast at 22 kph.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>Forecast Positions:</b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>24 Hour(Tomorrow morning): 1,395 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes (OUTSIDE PAR)(27.5°N, 133.3°E)</li><li>48 Hour(Monday morning):2,460 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes (OUTSIDE PAR)(36.1°N, 139.8°E)</li></ul><br />The weather system is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) between late night today and early morning tomorrow.<br /><br />The estimated rainfall amount is from moderate to heavy within the 1900 km diameter of the Typhoon.<br /><br />The southwesterly wind flow enhanced by the typhoon will bring cloudy skies with scattered light to moderate and at times heavy rainshowers during thunderstorms over Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, ARMM, Northern Mindanao, Caraga and the provinces of Palawan and Mindoro.<br /><br />PAGASA advised that sea travel remains risky over the seaboard of Northern Luzon, the eastern seaboard of Central Luzon, of Southern Luzon and of Mindanao, the southern and eastern seaboards of Palawan and the western and eastern seaboards of Visayas.</div>

'Bagyong Paolo' PAGASA weather update October 21, 2017

MANILA, Philippines - 'Bagyong Paolo' (Lan) has intensified as it continues to accelerate away from the country, state weather burea...

PBA Finals: RDO-less Meralco tops Ginebra, levels series 2-2

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Meralco lost Ranidel De Ocampo last Wednesday due to calf injury while Kelly Nabong is still out indefinitely due to suspension. Still, Meralco led by Allen Durham and Chris Newsome got the win against Barangay Ginebra, 85-83 and levelled the series at 2-all on Friday, October 20 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.<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/AVvXsEic9j4tcni-jljxNv6_ly4ZEKDg09c04BODmMdjaNNb6zSUUnivoCADFcMIeWD5ZIWlPeK1ZJciwZgtnOZa1j4LYHXCIEdYxsJbYhOK8Y-SpHZ-FixcIa16idh3Vpy4z92ZiuI7bzHAARpA/s1600/Allen_Durham.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Super Import Allen Durham strikes again with 28 points and 18 rebounds" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="516" data-original-width="827" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic9j4tcni-jljxNv6_ly4ZEKDg09c04BODmMdjaNNb6zSUUnivoCADFcMIeWD5ZIWlPeK1ZJciwZgtnOZa1j4LYHXCIEdYxsJbYhOK8Y-SpHZ-FixcIa16idh3Vpy4z92ZiuI7bzHAARpA/s1600/Allen_Durham.jpg" title="Super Import Allen Durham strikes again with 28 points and 18 rebounds" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Super Import Allen Durham strikes again with 28 points and 18 rebounds to tie the series 2-2. Photo Credit: pba.ph</td></tr></tbody></table>Prior to game number 4, Coach Norman Black announced that newly acquired power forward Ranidel De Ocampo is out for the rest of the series due to a serious calf injury that he sustained in the previous game.<br /><br />RDO being out indefinitely means more woes for Meralco in the front court. This however leaves the door widely opened for Reynel Hugnatan to step up and carry the load. Hugnatan chipped in significant points in game 3 victory for the Bolts.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Coach Tim Cone realized Meralco’s height disadvantage so he started the game with his twin towers Japeth Aguilar and Greg Slaughter. <br /><br />Meralco didn’t want to use its lack of big men as an excuse and didn’t let Ginebra run over the entire team. At the end of the 1st quarter, the Bolts amazingly tied the ballgame at 17-all.<br /><br />The Bolts didn’t miss De Ocampo’s hot shooting hands from the outside at all as supersub Reynel Hugnatan filled the void that he left especially at the rainbow territory. Hugnatan sank back-to-back treys for the 27-21 lead and forced Coach Cone to burn a timeout early in the second.<br /><br />Meralco escalated its lead to 8 points under 3 minutes of the half. But bad news came in, Justin Brownlee started to wax hot from the outside. During the 2-minute warning, Bolts’ lead was cut to just 3.<br /><br />Ginebra made a significant and scary run in the dying moments of the 1st half. But nevertheless, Meralco maintained its lead heading to the dugout. Justin Brownlee’s 17 points in the first 24 minutes brought Meralco’s lead to a half-shot, 41-40.<br /><br />Before the game started, the annual Leo Awards was held. As expected, San Miguel’s June Mar Fajardo bagged his 4th straight MVP award and cemented his PBA legacy together with Mon Fernandez and Alvin Patrimonio who both had 4 MVP titles during their heydays. For the other individual awards, Roger Pogoy won the Rookie of the Year award while Chris Ross was awarded with the Most Improved Player of the Year.<br /><br />The 15-minute powwow inside the Meralco locker room during the halftime break rejuvenated the players. As soon as the Bolts stepped on the hardwood, the players made sure that they will go ahead of Ginebra in terms of scoring. 52-44 midway of the third in favor of Meralco.<br /><br />Crushing the boards and forcing Ginebra to commit turnovers were the keys to success for Meralco’s run in the 3rd period. The Bolts hit the dozen-point lead at the 4-minute mark of the quarter while Mark Caguioa provided spark for the Gins and managed to cut the margin to a single-digit.<br /><br />Slowly but surely, Ginebra was trying to comeback and after the penultimate quarter, Meralco’s lead was reduced to 5, 68-63<br /><br />Japeth Aguilar rocked the house down with a two-handed jam that trim the lead to just a shot. Unfortunately, Aguilar committed his 4th personal right after the highlight. But Jayjay Helterbrand got away with a steal and finished with a layup for the 70-all equalizer.<br /><br />It was still everybody's ball game with more than 2 minutes remaining in the game. Both teams traded baskets and tied the score at 78. Japeth Aguilar broke the deadlock with an alley-oop dunk to regain the lead, 81-78 with 1:54 left in the game clock.<br /><br />Under a minute of the game, Reynel Hugnatan located Allen Durham under the basket for a clean 2 and lead. Meralco was up, 85-83 with 40 ticks remaining. Ginebra had the chance to tie or win the game but missed all of its shots until the horn sounded.<br /><br />Allen Durham might be the highest pointer of his team but the Best Player of the Game award went to Chris Newsome for his brilliant comeback game with 18 markers and 11 boards.<br /><br />Crucial game number 5 will be on Sunday, October 22 where the winner will get a huge series advantage at the Philippine Arena at 6:30 pm.<br /><br /><b>-- Joey Boy Capos, The Summit Express</b></div>

PBA Finals: RDO-less Meralco tops Ginebra, levels series 2-2

MANILA, Philippines - Meralco lost Ranidel De Ocampo last Wednesday due to calf injury while Kelly Nabong is still out indefinitely due to s...

LIVE STREAMING: Meralco vs Ginebra Game 4 PBA Governors' Cup Finals 2017

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The Barangay Ginebra is looking to move inch closer to the title while the Meralco Bolts push to even the series in the Game 4 of the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup Finals on Friday, October 20 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.<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/AVvXsEgEXJb9WLP0iCW6x5QCdagJLl4Ia53GhC1nIsCOVGXdH591XufpYVvZzMmxZPlatZMwsuUpLFVT4EfNzM24FVCjiohlKmA736b3dv8CT40UX6zR2kZZKtdpmr_Olq_d54Go7Z5KSOQ7kkfz/s1600/meralco-bols-vs-ginebra-gin-kings.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="LIVE STREAMING: Meralco vs Ginebra Game 4 PBA Governors' Cup Finals 2017" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="462" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEXJb9WLP0iCW6x5QCdagJLl4Ia53GhC1nIsCOVGXdH591XufpYVvZzMmxZPlatZMwsuUpLFVT4EfNzM24FVCjiohlKmA736b3dv8CT40UX6zR2kZZKtdpmr_Olq_d54Go7Z5KSOQ7kkfz/s1600/meralco-bols-vs-ginebra-gin-kings.JPG" title="LIVE STREAMING: Meralco vs Ginebra Game 4 PBA Governors' Cup Finals 2017" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: pba.ph</td></tr></tbody></table>The Meralco Bolts, who have avoided sweep in this season's finale to 2-1, are plugging for an improved shooting and capitalizing not only on its key players but those who are out there fighting for the team.<br /><br />“It’s going to be tough going forward especially with Ranidel out but at the same time we still have guys who are out there fighting so we’ll go to war with them and we’ll do the best we can in the upcoming games,” Meralco coach Norman Black said.<br /><br />Game time is set at 7:00 p.m.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>Watch the Game 4 of 2017 PBA Governors' Cup Finals (best-of-seven series) on livestream</b> (video courtesy of sports.tv5.ph/live): <br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4SQqi1zSqt0" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br />Meanwhile, here are the live updates courtesy of PBA:<br /><br /><center><a class="twitter-timeline" data-height="800" href="https://twitter.com/pbaconnect?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tweets by pbaconnect</a> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><b>-- The Summit Express</b></div>

LIVE STREAMING: Meralco vs Ginebra Game 4 PBA Governors' Cup Finals 2017

MANILA, Philippines - The Barangay Ginebra is looking to move inch closer to the title while the Meralco Bolts push to even the series in th...

Magpasikat 2017: Karylle and Jhong present a unique musical- insect love story

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">On the final stretch of It's Showtime Magpasikat 2017, Karylle and Jhong Hilario’s performance didn’t disappoint as the madlang people enjoyed a Broadway-inspired musical about a cockroach and a caterpillar’s love story. It had a beautiful backdrop and showed the pure talents with the rest of the Hashtags and GirlTrends dancers.<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/AVvXsEjHkO7iAksFfJrjfsySnVy3DwqGb8Mm4qRmcrbXCT_HLDafa5VTxE8sezatKMMMlLAI2Vv1fjfW6DtqcVgsb1TJyAvEnmdSMTxez55uZtjw0KXlPZb-0RsI95PcTMP15NnGVK_ZL6tG9IqU/s1600/jhong-karylle-magpasikat-2017-performance.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Karylle and Jhong present a unique musical- insect love story" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="737" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHkO7iAksFfJrjfsySnVy3DwqGb8Mm4qRmcrbXCT_HLDafa5VTxE8sezatKMMMlLAI2Vv1fjfW6DtqcVgsb1TJyAvEnmdSMTxez55uZtjw0KXlPZb-0RsI95PcTMP15NnGVK_ZL6tG9IqU/s1600/jhong-karylle-magpasikat-2017-performance.jpg" title="Karylle and Jhong present a unique musical- insect love story" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: ABS-CBN Entertainment</td></tr></tbody></table>Karylle and Jhong were joined by McCoy de Leon, Jon Lucas, Wilbert Ross and Maru Delgado. They presented a performance worthy to be applauded. Karylle once described Magpasikat as “testing one’s limit.”<br /><br />The performance began with a skit that shows a cockroach’s hugot on love. Much to everyone’s surprise, Jhong came on stage in a cockroach costume. Karylle showdowns as a sexy beautiful caterpillar. Everyone was in awe in a love story performance between the beautiful caterpillar and lowly cockroach. They even had spiders as villains. Jhong also spoofed the other teams’ performance. It had the perfect mix of drama, music, acting and comedy.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Complete with artful backdrops, their singing prowess and acting chops, they presented a theatrical play that was just beautiful to watch. <br /><br />The hurados all felt the message of the performance. Direk Rory was almost speechless saying “napanga-nga talaga ako.” Ina Raymundo and Marc Logan was nothing but all praises for the talents of Jhong, Karylle and even the rest of the Hashtags and GirlTrends dancers. The Diamond Star admitted that she is having a hard time judging because all the performances were “lahat may puso.”<br /><br /><b>WATCH: Team Jhong and Karylle Magpasikat 2017 performance </b><i>(video courtesy of ABS-CBN Entertainment)</i><br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/loupqjufOhU" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br />On Thursday, Team Vhong Navarro performed a tear-jerking performance that highlights on being alone and moving forward from life’s tragedies. <br /><br />It was all fun and positive vibes as Anne Curtis, Nadine Lustre and Ryan Bang invited us all to a colorful love parade on Wednesday.<br /><br />On Tuesday, it was all about love for Vice Ganda, Teddy Corpuz and Jugs Jugueta's team. Teddy proposed and married his wife again on national television.<br /><br />On Monday, Billy Crawford, James Reid and Amy Perez kicked off the Magpasikat Week with magical tricks.<br /><br />The grand prize winner, who will take home P300,000 for their chosen charity and of course, some bragging rights, will be revealed this Saturday.<br /><br />Last year, everyone held their breaths as Anne with Amy and Joey Marquez rappelled down the ABS-CBN building as they won 2016’s winner. Who will reign supreme this year?<br /><b><br /></b><b>-- Sally, The Summit Express</b></div>

Magpasikat 2017: Karylle and Jhong present a unique musical- insect love story

On the final stretch of It's Showtime Magpasikat 2017, Karylle and Jhong Hilario’s performance didn’t disappoint as the madlang people e...

'Bagyong Paolo' PAGASA weather update October 20, 2017

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - 'Bagyong Paolo' (international name: Lan) has slightly changed its course and is now moving in a north northeast direction, state weather bureau PAGASA announced in its 11:00 a.m. update on Friday, October 20, 2017.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJe5gamlumk7mdD8TCF2y25dZBLwJ0ibqWIXp4VmHGeCmh7Bg27tjAyNUcF5b7VHEEPMRrBtJqKiReVih_VRQwd-ZP0c2MLXvXk7A0deRwTtfAGKhLLpQe7ZBoaP3RlxHc2ZekifH_F_l-/s1600/bagyong-paolo-october-20-2017-satellite.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="'Bagyong Paolo' PAGASA weather update October 20, 2017" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="636" data-original-width="876" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJe5gamlumk7mdD8TCF2y25dZBLwJ0ibqWIXp4VmHGeCmh7Bg27tjAyNUcF5b7VHEEPMRrBtJqKiReVih_VRQwd-ZP0c2MLXvXk7A0deRwTtfAGKhLLpQe7ZBoaP3RlxHc2ZekifH_F_l-/s1600/bagyong-paolo-october-20-2017-satellite.JPG" title="'Bagyong Paolo' PAGASA weather update October 20, 2017" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Satellite image of Typhoon 'Paolo'. Photo Credit: DOST-PAGASA</td></tr></tbody></table>At 10:00 a.m. today, the eye of Typhoon 'Paolo' was located based on all available data at 860 km East of Basco, Batanes (19.0 °N, 130.0 °E).<br /><br />'Bagyong Paolo' has maximum sustained winds of 130 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 160 kph. It is forecast to move North Northeast at 16 kph.<br /><br /><b>Forecast Positions:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>24 Hour(Tomorrow morning): 930 km East Northeast of Basco, Batanes(22.2°N, 130.7°E)</li><li>48 Hour(Sunday morning):1,310 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes (OUTSIDE PAR)(27.3°N, 132.4°E)</li><li>72 Hour(Monday morning): 2,215 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes (OUTSIDE PAR)(34.8°N, 137.6°E)</li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLdR06GUDhIIh4GzgxtW1gVJzRUGEOaJI8Fh8RgPi8KeUvVIllj03hlhym8QGnhANu-KayJm885mfjdffJ2d6xdvfGffKm35WZsR0MboMCz4sLHYHWLBysyswguEEknEFgA2uUEScAfQA_/s1600/bagyong-paolo-october-20-2017.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="'Bagyong Paolo' PAGASA weather update October 20, 2017" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="591" data-original-width="766" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLdR06GUDhIIh4GzgxtW1gVJzRUGEOaJI8Fh8RgPi8KeUvVIllj03hlhym8QGnhANu-KayJm885mfjdffJ2d6xdvfGffKm35WZsR0MboMCz4sLHYHWLBysyswguEEknEFgA2uUEScAfQA_/s1600/bagyong-paolo-october-20-2017.JPG" title="'Bagyong Paolo' PAGASA weather update October 20, 2017" /></a></div><br />No tropical cyclone warning signal has been raised as of press time.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />'Paolo' is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Sunday morning (October 22).<br /><br />The estimated rainfall amount is from moderate to heavy within the 1350 km diameter of the Typhoon.<br /><br />Meanwhile, at 10:00 a.m. today, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 105 km South of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro (11.5°N, 120.9°E). <br /><br />The new weather system, along with the outer rainbands of "Paolo" and the southwesterly windflow enhanced by this Typhoon will bring scattered to widespread rains and thunderstorms over Visayas and the regions of MIMAROPA and Bicol. Residents in these areas are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides due to moderate to occasionally heavy rains.<br /><br />PAGASA added that sea travel remains risky over the seaboard of Northern Luzon, the eastern seaboard of Central and Southern Luzon, the seaboard of Palawan, the western and eastern seaboards of Visayas and the western, northern and eastern seaboards of Mindanao.</div>

'Bagyong Paolo' PAGASA weather update October 20, 2017

MANILA, Philippines - 'Bagyong Paolo' (international name: Lan) has slightly changed its course and is now moving in a north northea...

VIDEO: Team Jhong and Karylle Magpasikat 2017 performance

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Four down, one to go! Team Jhong Hilario and Karylle is expected to save the best for last in their much-awaited 'Magpasikat 2017' performance for the 8th aniversary celebration on ABS-CBN's  It's Showtime today, October 20.<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/AVvXsEgAbhM1NmDmWxbQanKT_Wgwrah5ZRQUonhkW-r2fvvbXuQIIOVHY8JPbboOnNTGx32eKszfUWiKBPwlCjFsToHNelbBmUImwnSYXgR_8BH1ktexQTU9hbNEoOO2VG8_noN7EEjfrBQG5Yoi/s1600/jhong-karylle-magpasikat-2017.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Team Jhong and Karylle Magpasikat 2017 performance" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="513" data-original-width="530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAbhM1NmDmWxbQanKT_Wgwrah5ZRQUonhkW-r2fvvbXuQIIOVHY8JPbboOnNTGx32eKszfUWiKBPwlCjFsToHNelbBmUImwnSYXgR_8BH1ktexQTU9hbNEoOO2VG8_noN7EEjfrBQG5Yoi/s1600/jhong-karylle-magpasikat-2017.JPG" title="Team Jhong and Karylle Magpasikat 2017 performance" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Instagram/Karylle Tatlonghari</td></tr></tbody></table>Together with Hashtags members McCoy de Leon, Jon Lucas, Wilbert Ross and Maru Delgado and GirlTrends Dawn Chang and Mikee Agustin, Karylle and Jhong promised for an explosive performance the viewers should never miss.<br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/b2a4U0Y3IOA" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br /><b>WATCH: Team Jhong and Karylle Magpasikat 2017 performance </b><i>(courtesy of ABS-CBN Entertainment)</i><br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>Updating for the livestream video...</i></span><br /><br />Magpasikat 2017 has kicked off on Monday with a magical performance by <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/showtime-magpasikat-2017-billy-team-wow-magical-performance.html" rel="nofollow">Billy Crawford, James Reid, and Amy Perez</a>.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />On Tuesday, the team of <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/video-showtime-magpasikat-2017-vice-jugs-teddy-love-wedding.html" rel="nofollow">Vice Ganda, Jugs Jugueta, and Teddy Corpuz</a> left viewers awestruck and broke the internet when Teddy proposed to and married his wife Jasmine on national television.<br /><br />Meanwhile, <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/magpasikat-2017-anne-nadine-ryan-bang-show-video.html" rel="nofollow">Team Anne Curtis, Ryan Bang, and Nadine Lustre</a> spread good vibes while inviting madlang people to join their “love parade” in a highly synchronized and colorful performance captured live in one continuous shot on Wednesday.<br /><br />On Thursday, <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/video-team-vhong-joey-mariel-magpasikat-2017-performance.html" rel="nofollow">Team Vhong Hilario</a> showcased a powerful dance routine and mirror illusion act built around the themes of isolation and loneliness.<br /><br />Last year, the team of Anne, Amy, and Joey was hailed as the champion.<br /><br />The set of <i>hurados</i> also include the Diamond Star Maricel Soriano, Marc Logan and Janno Gibbs.<br /><br />Which team will impress the madlang people the most this year? Watch the <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/its-showtime-8th-anniversary-magpasikat-2017-performances-results-winner.html" rel="nofollow">announcement of winners on Saturday, October 21</a>.</div>

VIDEO: Team Jhong and Karylle Magpasikat 2017 performance

MANILA, Philippines - Four down, one to go! Team Jhong Hilario and Karylle is expected to save the best for last in their much-awaited '...

LIST OF PASSERS: N-Z October 2017 CPA board exam results

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The October 2017 CPA board exam results, including the alphabetical list of passers are available on this page once released online, in 3-11 days after the exam or expected until November 3, 2017.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd-rQsdqS3O9OkOHK1Hr1gSEZyGiFCm42pHrtnyv9cu_SzPjzQXfjVQF8jpfTpy5y4iU0PnZ7KDq5y86E2ckWlq7pmjUupo9QwuQLzJHDaNKs7KnmdgAFYIuW2N8KKDiidOHBfsfrYZG8u/s1600/cpa-board-exam-results-october-2017-n-z.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="LIST OF PASSERS: N-Z October 2017 CPA board exam results" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="391" data-original-width="713" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd-rQsdqS3O9OkOHK1Hr1gSEZyGiFCm42pHrtnyv9cu_SzPjzQXfjVQF8jpfTpy5y4iU0PnZ7KDq5y86E2ckWlq7pmjUupo9QwuQLzJHDaNKs7KnmdgAFYIuW2N8KKDiidOHBfsfrYZG8u/s1600/cpa-board-exam-results-october-2017-n-z.jpg" title="LIST OF PASSERS: N-Z October 2017 CPA board exam results" /></a></div><br />"Due to the cancellation of government office work this week which resulted in the delay of the processing of PRC work, the new release date of the results of the October 2017 CPA Examinations will be on November 2 or 3, 2017, instead of the previously announced date of October 20-21, 2017," the Professional Regulatory Board of Accountancy shared on Facebook.<br /><br />PRC administered the licensure exam in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Tacloban and Tuguegarao on October 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2017.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>CPA BOARD EXAM RELATED RESULTS</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/list-of-passers-a-m-october-2017-cpa-board-exam-results.html" rel="nofollow">LIST OF PASSERS: A-M October 2017 CPA board exam results</a></li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/top-10-passers-october-2017-cpa-board-exam-results.html" rel="nofollow">TOP 10 PASSERS: October 2017 CPA board exam topnotchers</a></li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/performance-of-schools-october-2017-cpa-board-exam-results.html" rel="nofollow">Performance of Schools: October 2017 CPA board exam results</a></li></ul><br />The members of the Board of Accountancy who gave the licensure examination are Joel L. Tan-Torres, Chairman; Eliseo A. Aurellado, Gerard B. Sanvictores, Gloria T. Baysa, Concordio S. Quisaot, Samuel B. Padilla and Arlyn S. Villanueva, Members.<br /><br /><b>N-Z Roll of Successful Examinees in the</b><br /><b>C. P. A. LICENSURE EXAMINATION</b><br />Held on OCTOBER 7, 2017 & FF. DAYS<br />Released on NOVEMBER 2-3, 2017<br /><i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><br /></span></i> <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Updating for the official list of passers...</span></i><br /><br /><b>REGISTRATION AND OATHTAKING</b><br /><br />PRC said that registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be done on-line. Please go to www.prc.gov.ph and follow instructions for initial registration.<br /><br />Those who will register are required to bring the following:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Notice of admission</li><li>duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal</li><li>2 pieces passport size pictures (colored with white background and complete name tag)</li><li>2 sets of documentary stamps</li></ul><br />Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.<br /><br />The date and venue for the oathtaking ceremony of the new successful examinees in the said examination WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER, PRC added.<br /><b><br /></b> <b>UPDATES</b><br /><br />Monitor this page for the real-time updates on Accountancy board exam results. Check out also the official website of PRC for more information.</div>

LIST OF PASSERS: N-Z October 2017 CPA board exam results

MANILA, Philippines - The October 2017 CPA board exam results, including the alphabetical list of passers are available on this page once re...

LIST OF PASSERS: A-M October 2017 CPA board exam results

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The October 2017 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) board exam results, which include the alphabetical list of passers are available on this page as released online in several working days after the exam or expected on November 2 or 3, 2017.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvOBXiKFABp4iBE32YVBRrjfXDZ3O2zsbpoNXih2rMwGwse_Lbl8BLyUwHtoNwzO5QRdEPfDBqONhBDZUtT-u0zcMrJw1zmK_ZH_dR5hN_owIjNn5MwSKQ71kpGNiW3tP50H_fMwxkYp2B/s1600/cpa-board-exam-results-october-2017-a-m.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="LIST OF PASSERS: A-M October 2017 CPA board exam results" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="392" data-original-width="716" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvOBXiKFABp4iBE32YVBRrjfXDZ3O2zsbpoNXih2rMwGwse_Lbl8BLyUwHtoNwzO5QRdEPfDBqONhBDZUtT-u0zcMrJw1zmK_ZH_dR5hN_owIjNn5MwSKQ71kpGNiW3tP50H_fMwxkYp2B/s1600/cpa-board-exam-results-october-2017-a-m.jpg" title="LIST OF PASSERS: A-M October 2017 CPA board exam results" /></a></div><br />In an updated announcement on Wednesday, the Professional Regulatory Board of Accountancy on Facebook shared: "Due to the cancellation of government office work this week which resulted in the delay of the processing of PRC work, the new release date of the results of the October 2017 CPA Examinations will be on November 2 or 3, 2017, instead of the previously announced date of October 20/21, 2017."<br /><br />PRC conducted the licensure exam in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Tacloban and Tuguegarao on October 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2017.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>CPA BOARD EXAM RELATED RESULTS</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>LIST OF PASSERS: N-Z October 2017 CPA board exam results</li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/top-10-passers-october-2017-cpa-board-exam-results.html" rel="nofollow">TOP 10 PASSERS: October 2017 CPA board exam topnotchers</a></li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/performance-of-schools-october-2017-cpa-board-exam-results.html" rel="nofollow">Performance of Schools: October 2017 CPA board exam results</a></li></ul><br />The members of the Board of Accountancy who gave the licensure examination are Joel L. Tan-Torres, Chairman; Eliseo A. Aurellado, Gerard B. Sanvictores, Gloria T. Baysa, Concordio S. Quisaot, Samuel B. Padilla and Arlyn S. Villanueva, Members.<br /><br /><b>A-M Roll of Successful Examinees in the</b><br /><b>C. P. A. LICENSURE EXAMINATION</b><br />Held on OCTOBER 7, 2017 & FF. DAYS<br />Released on NOVEMBER 2-3, 2017<br /><br /><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Updating for the official list of passers...</span></i><br /><br /><b>REGISTRATION AND OATHTAKING</b><br /><br />PRC said that registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be done on-line. Please go to www.prc.gov.ph and follow instructions for initial registration.<br /><br />Those who will register are required to bring the following: <br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Notice of admission</li><li>duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal</li><li>2 pieces passport size pictures (colored with white background and complete name tag)</li><li>2 sets of documentary stamps</li></ul><br />Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.<br /><br />The date and venue for the oathtaking ceremony of the new successful examinees in the said examination WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER, PRC added.<br /><br /><b>RELEASE OF RESULTS</b><br /><br />According to <b>PRC Resolution No. 2016-1019,</b> the target release of results for the recent CPA board exam is on Wednesday, October 25 or in 6 working days after the test (8 days on original assumption). Note that government work was suspended on Monday and Tuesday (October 16 and 17) due to nationwide transport strike.<br /><br />Recent announcement for moving release of results on November 2 or 3 means the agony of waiting is extended until the 10 to 11th day after the exam.<br /><br /><b>UPDATES</b><br /><br />Monitor this page for the real-time updates on Accountancy board exam results. Check out also the official website of PRC for more information.</div>

LIST OF PASSERS: A-M October 2017 CPA board exam results

MANILA, Philippines - The October 2017 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) board exam results, which include the alphabetical list of passers ...

Performance of schools: October 2017 CPA board exam results

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) hailed the top performing schools in the October 2017 CPA board exam as results were released (expected) on Friday, October 20 until the 25th or in 3-6 working days after the exam.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz2r8Ql0NYHV5XHwXLe5dDFXqvuxwEhqJ4KDkKmi24xaJdvlnxLP3nX4QKy4aiHSrijvD6x-lmbojHLd61WXsZx14uYgeqvL-c1Q2qrWw1GbIPSWrnGqSdeaupV2gNPf5NVDjkU8sSB__L/s1600/cpa-board-exam-results-october-2017-performance-schools.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Performance of schools: October 2017 CPA board exam results" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="387" data-original-width="718" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz2r8Ql0NYHV5XHwXLe5dDFXqvuxwEhqJ4KDkKmi24xaJdvlnxLP3nX4QKy4aiHSrijvD6x-lmbojHLd61WXsZx14uYgeqvL-c1Q2qrWw1GbIPSWrnGqSdeaupV2gNPf5NVDjkU8sSB__L/s1600/cpa-board-exam-results-october-2017-performance-schools.jpg" title="Performance of schools: October 2017 CPA board exam results" /></a></div><br />PRC conducted the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure exam in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Tacloban and Tuguegarao on October 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2017.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><b><br /></b> <b>RELATED RESULTS</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/full-results-october-2017-cpa-board-exam-passers-list-top-10.html" rel="nofollow">MAIN PAGE: October 2017 CPA board exam results</a></li><li>LIST OF PASSERS: A-M October 2017 CPA board exam results</li><li>LIST OF PASSERS: N-Z October 2017 CPA board exam results</li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/top-10-passers-october-2017-cpa-board-exam-results.html" rel="nofollow">TOP 10 PASSERS: October 2017 CPA board exam topnotchers</a></li></ul><br /><b>The top performing schools in the October 2017 CPA Licensure Examination as per Commission Resolution No. 2010-547 series of 2010</b>: WITH 50 OR MORE EXAMINEES AND WITH AT LEAST 80% PASSING PERCENTAGE<br /><br /><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">List of top performing schools will be posted here once announced...</span></i><br /><br /><b>Meanwhile, here's the performance of schools in the October 2017 CPA Licensure Examination in alphabetical order as per R.A. 8981</b> otherwise known as PRC Modernization Act of 2000 Section 7(m) "To monitor the performance of schools in licensure examinations and publish the results thereof in a newspaper of national circulation":<br /><br /><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">List of performance of schools will be posted here once announced...</span></i><br /><br /><b>PREVIOUS EXAMINATIONS</b><br /><br />In the same period last year, University of the Philippines - Diliman (UPD) was recognized as the top performing school with 100% passing rate or 69 examinees passed. It was followed by University of Santo Tomas (UST) with 90.72% or 352 out of 388 successfully hurdled the tests.<br /><br />In the October 2015 examinations, UPD also led the schools with 98.70% or 76 out of 77 passed. UST placed second with 95.29% or 364 out of 382 of the examinees got passing marks.<br /><br />Here's the overview of top performing schools in the previous examinations.<br /><style type="text/css">.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;border-color:#ccc;}.tg td{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#fff;}.tg th{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#f0f0f0;}.tg .tg-baqh{text-align:center;vertical-align:top}.tg .tg-yw4l{vertical-align:top}.tg .tg-b7b8{background-color:#f9f9f9;vertical-align:top}.tg .tg-dzk6{background-color:#f9f9f9;text-align:center;vertical-align:top}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tg {width: auto !important;}.tg col {width: auto !important;}.tg-wrap {overflow-x: auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;}}</style><br /><div class="tg-wrap"><table class="tg"><tbody><tr>     <th class="tg-yw4l">Exam Date</th>     <th class="tg-yw4l">SCHOOL</th>     <th class="tg-baqh">NO. OF EXAMINEES</th>     <th class="tg-baqh">NO. OF PASSERS</th>     <th class="tg-baqh">% PASSED</th>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">October 2017</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">TBA</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">TBA</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">TBA</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">TBA</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">May 2017</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">70</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">66</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">94.29</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">October 2016</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINESDILIMAN</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">69</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">69</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">100</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">May 2016</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-MANILA</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">58</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">54</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">93.10</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">October 2015</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINESDILIMAN</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">77</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">76</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">98.70</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">May 2015</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">67</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">59</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">88.06</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">October 2014</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINESDILIMAN</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">90</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">90</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">100</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">July 2014</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-MANILA</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">75</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">68</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">90.67</td>   </tr></tbody></table></div><br /><b>UPDATES</b><br /><br />The Summit Express will update this page immediately once the results are out online. You may also monitor release of results on PRC's official website (prc.gov.ph).</div>

Performance of schools: October 2017 CPA board exam results

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Smart beats Globe in LTE speed across regions in PH – OpenSignal

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continues to lead across all regions in terms of LTE speeds, according to the latest regional results collated by wireless coverage research firm OpenSignal, as announced on Thursday, October 19.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS7c9CCzwNXE6jSAxhTX8cZRbZuLudgwUaGyOCKtjjC8G91t75phQIWuAntxrNiEy6zhOUIQGm-SF_EDiB_VQJZoga2uTbDb1Fb5t8VBELiQn9d1HkPuWOP-bplkn9ABi7YfY2Q4CWkzwK/s1600/smart-vs-globe-lte.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Smart beats Globe in LTE speed across regions in PH – OpenSignal" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="398" data-original-width="712" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS7c9CCzwNXE6jSAxhTX8cZRbZuLudgwUaGyOCKtjjC8G91t75phQIWuAntxrNiEy6zhOUIQGm-SF_EDiB_VQJZoga2uTbDb1Fb5t8VBELiQn9d1HkPuWOP-bplkn9ABi7YfY2Q4CWkzwK/s1600/smart-vs-globe-lte.jpg" title="Smart beats Globe in LTE speed across regions in PH – OpenSignal" /></a></div><br />“The latest OpenSignal results show that where we have LTE, we deliver the fastest speeds, and we are rapidly expanding our network’s reach to make this available to more Filipinos, starting with urban hubs like Metro Davao, Metro Cebu and Metro Manila, where there is a significant concentration of LTE device users, ” said Eric Alberto, PLDT Group Chief Revenue Officer.<br /><br />“In 4G speed, Smart was really able to strut its stuff in the NCR and Mindanao. In those two regions, Smart not only exceeded its national average LTE download speed of 10.6 Mbps, but it beat out competition by huge margins in our test results (by more than 4 Mbps in both cases),” OpenSignal noted in its report.<br /><br />Smart posted LTE speeds of 11.7 Mbps in Mindanao (vs 6.4 Mbps of Globe) and 12.4 Mbps in Metro Manila (vs 7.8 Mbps). Smart also led in North Luzon at 8.3 Mbps (vs 6.6 Mbps) and South Luzon at 9.3 Mbps (vs 6.8 Mbps). It posted average download speeds of 7.1 Mbps in the Visayas.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />OpenSignal also noted that Smart’s 4G availability score was much higher in Metro Manila compared to the national average, with Smart’s NCR 4G availability at 67.5 percent—15 points higher than the national score. “This shouldn’t come as a surprise as the NCR is essentially the metro area of Manila, a very densely populated region,” OpenSignal said.<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/AVvXsEhXaZqeJ2zypG-S6jcwd5nP3Y_Af-w5YzDvDnTSUWpBHf0zDHn-q3v97gcXIfSu94B8NCf3lhvB33q3O47JUKTg9Wy1ZKTdn2Eqblc4-AS-7-i1C79WP8w-I4FrZGj-ijZa2NNjsLYa3c2Y/s1600/globe-vs-smart-3g-LTE-speed.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mobile networks update (Philippines)" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="388" data-original-width="1103" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXaZqeJ2zypG-S6jcwd5nP3Y_Af-w5YzDvDnTSUWpBHf0zDHn-q3v97gcXIfSu94B8NCf3lhvB33q3O47JUKTg9Wy1ZKTdn2Eqblc4-AS-7-i1C79WP8w-I4FrZGj-ijZa2NNjsLYa3c2Y/s1600/globe-vs-smart-3g-LTE-speed.JPG" title="Mobile networks update (Philippines)" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mobile networks update (Philippines). Photo Credit: OpenSignal website</td></tr></tbody></table>“Through our network improvement efforts, PLDT and Smart are leading the way to improving internet and digital services for Filipinos all over the country to make the best mobile data experience more accessible to our customers,” Alberto added.<br /><br />“Apart from improving the network, Smart is also setting the pace in putting LTE within the reach of our customers by helping them shift to LTE devices to experience our improved network,” Alberto said.<br /><br />Earlier this month, Smart announced that it was upgrading its cell sites and doubling its LTE capacity in Marikina and Quezon City as part of its network expansion and modernization program. The upgrade is expected to improve Smart’s mobile data service, particularly LTE and 3G, and provide superior network capacity to customers who live and work in the two cities.<br /><br />Smart has already finished its LTE rollout in the country’s top urban hubs Metro Cebu and Metro Davao, in the island resort of Boracay, and in Rizal province. It is currently underway in Metro Manila.<br /><br />This comprehensive network modernization and expansion program is at the core of the PLDT group’s digital pivot. Smart’s network rollout took a big bulk of PLDT’s ramped-up capital expenditure program of P42.8 billion for 2016, which included the utilization of the new frequencies freed up with the acquisition of San Miguel Corporation’s telco assets.</div>

Smart beats Globe in LTE speed across regions in PH – OpenSignal

MANILA, Philippines - PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continues to lead across all regions in terms of LTE speed...