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Isabel Granada in coma after collapsing in Qatar

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - 90’s singer-actress Isabel Granada is now in a critical condition after she collapsed on Tuesday, October 24.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnqpSAhW8WAQXeKIA48GMhn0u34vzmW-11MZiTCVPLXcOLCRGi1uPE4VU7u9PVS2rC7-H97xY9-TjAQAxsbH2EDzkhlvB_2BOB5PiXlITaIsk4L36aDVJW7AlXxf1MVmMTQSlBxWCZ__M5/s1600/isabel-granada.png" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Isabel Granada in coma after collapsing in Qatar" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="861" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnqpSAhW8WAQXeKIA48GMhn0u34vzmW-11MZiTCVPLXcOLCRGi1uPE4VU7u9PVS2rC7-H97xY9-TjAQAxsbH2EDzkhlvB_2BOB5PiXlITaIsk4L36aDVJW7AlXxf1MVmMTQSlBxWCZ__M5/s1600/isabel-granada.png" title="Isabel Granada in coma after collapsing in Qatar" /></a></div><br />Isabel is in Doha, Qatar with her husband, Arnel Principe-Cowley as she was invited as a celebrity speaker for Philippine Trade Tourism Conference.<br /><br />Isabel’s dear friend, Bianca Lapus has been consistently asking for prayers and giving updates on her Facebook page. <br /><br />Earlier, she posted, “I would like to ask for healing prayers for my dear friend, sis Isabel Granada.”<br /><br />"She was rushed at the Heart Hospital Hamad Medical Corp. Now at HGH (Hamad General Hospital) in Qatar.”<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />"I have not communicated with her family yet. I’m waiting for updates. But the initial info I got is from our dear Robby Tarroza, according to his post, Isa is in critical condition. Massive internal bleeding in the head. Aneurysm”<br /><br />“She suddenly collapsed lang daw.”<br /><br />But a few hours, she posted an update, “UPDATE: ISA IS IN A COMA NOW. She was rushed at Heart Hospital and status was post cardiac arrest.<br /><br />"But according to the nurse I chatted with in Qatar, she was transferred to Hamad Hospital and its confirmed she has internal bleeding and aneurysm.<br /><br />"She will undergo a major operation anytime now.<br /><br />"But according to the respiratory therapist she had 6 times cardiac arrest.”<br /><br />Our prayers are with Isabel.<br /><br />The Summit Express will be posting more updates on Isabel’s condition.<br /><b><br /></b> <b>— Sally, The Summit Express</b></div>

Isabel Granada in coma after collapsing in Qatar

MANILA, Philippines - 90’s singer-actress Isabel Granada is now in a critical condition after she collapsed on Tuesday, October 24. Isabel i...

LIVE STREAM: Ginebra vs Meralco Game 6 PBA Governors' Cup Finals 2017

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines — End of Extend? The Barangay Ginebra Kings are seeking for a historic title repeat while the Meralco Bolts are hoping to fight for another day in the crucial Game 6 of the 2017 PBA Governors Cup best-of-seven championship Finals on Wednesday night, October 25 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/AVvXsEir-cIY_wDaiSK6BGeam8Jwu5DsPGl2v-xTZkF1_8HDR5PgwrKHJ0a8j_eBSGaAIK7fO2B_Woyy6jNmuf4BvD_j4EL087cHLg1mtAKQG1BaT0vOaB0EcHToHTrAlLgWKR2yxR2ch5ZZ0wSm/s1600/meralco-vs-ginebra-game-6-2017.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="It's a do-or-die for Meralco Bolts in Game 6 of the 2017 Governors' Cup Finals" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="482" data-original-width="788" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir-cIY_wDaiSK6BGeam8Jwu5DsPGl2v-xTZkF1_8HDR5PgwrKHJ0a8j_eBSGaAIK7fO2B_Woyy6jNmuf4BvD_j4EL087cHLg1mtAKQG1BaT0vOaB0EcHToHTrAlLgWKR2yxR2ch5ZZ0wSm/s1600/meralco-vs-ginebra-game-6-2017.JPG" title="It's a do-or-die for Meralco Bolts in Game 6 of the 2017 Governors' Cup Finals" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It's a do-or-die for Meralco Bolts in Game 6 of the 2017 Governors' Cup Finals. Photo by pba.ph.</td></tr></tbody></table>The Gin Kings who have won a total of 9 championships have never scored a title repeat. This time, the team promised to put a new leaf on the their francise history.<br /><br />Ginebra coach Tim Cone admitted they took advantage of their familiarity of the arena while the Best Player of the Conference Greg Slaughter said they get their inspiration from the crowd, "It's truly a blessing to be here and play before the fans."<br /><b><br /></b> <b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/ginebra-vs-meralco-pba-finals-governors-cup-2017-livestream-schedule-results.html" rel="nofollow">Ginebra vs Meralco PBA Finals Governors' Cup 2017: livestream, schedule, results</a><br /><br />Meralco coach Norman Black hopes to get more from his starters to keep their rally alive.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />"I wish we could get a lot more out of our starters. I hope we get better contributions from Baser Amer and Chris Newsome," Black said in a report from PBA website.<br /><br />Game time is set at 7:30 p.m.<br /><br /><b>Watch the Game 6 of 2017 PBA Governors' Cup Finals (best-of-seven series) on livestream </b><i>(video courtesy of sports.tv5.ph/live): </i><br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/faDSA0NF4tA" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br /><b>Here are the live updates courtesy of PBA:</b><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 6 PBA Governors' Cup Finals 2017

MANILA, Philippines — End of Extend? The Barangay Ginebra Kings are seeking for a historic title repeat while the Meralco Bolts are hoping t...

WATCH: Graphic novel and masterpiece 'Tabi Po' premieres on Sari Sari

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Growing up, we were told countless tales about this infamous miscreation in Philippine folklore known as <i>aswang</i>. Always depicted as a flesh eating and ruthless creature hunting for its prey, is that what they really are – mindless killing ghouls?<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/AVvXsEiamIt8plO8RCLU1HjEzX5QOAC5Py7SOV7tCVOLVNIZI9iipZyMnJ-WBU6VPPlvOtaYcOBHV9Nyupn6XcnyiWLxFvrc_n8MJdxOw1N5jE2IlZEUDHFziC9spdbq8I1KrCqFmovbzlXhjC6r/s1600/tabi-po-cignal-tv.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="AJ Muhlach as Elias, Luis Alandy as Tasyo and Phoebe Walker as Sabel in "Tabi Po."" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="820" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiamIt8plO8RCLU1HjEzX5QOAC5Py7SOV7tCVOLVNIZI9iipZyMnJ-WBU6VPPlvOtaYcOBHV9Nyupn6XcnyiWLxFvrc_n8MJdxOw1N5jE2IlZEUDHFziC9spdbq8I1KrCqFmovbzlXhjC6r/s1600/tabi-po-cignal-tv.JPG" title="AJ Muhlach as Elias, Luis Alandy as Tasyo and Phoebe Walker as Sabel in "Tabi Po."" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From left: AJ Muhlach as Elias, Luis Alandy as Tasyo and Phoebe Walker as Sabel in "Tabi Po."</td></tr></tbody></table>Cignal TV, through its SARI SARI Channel, brings you a brave and bold TV series about the lives of <i>aswangs </i>in <b>“Tabi po.”</b><br /><br /><b>Tabi Po</b> tells the story of Elias, a neophyte <i>aswang</i>. Born from a tree during the country’s Spanish era, Elias embarks on a journey with two older <i>aswangs</i>, Tasyo and Sabel, in the quest to understand their true nature. Along the way, Elias meets Salome, a sex slave of the friars, and falls in love with her. In the middle of a rising revolution, Elias is forced to face his own battles – his love for Salome versus his hunger for flesh, the growing rift between himself and Tasyo, the society's stigma with aswangs, and the battle with his own inner demons. <br /><b><br /></b> <b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/stories-behind-scariest-places-in-the-philippines.html" rel="nofollow">Stories Behind the 5 Scariest Places in the Philippines</a><br /><br />Unlike anything on TV now, <b>Tabi Po</b> shows love, beauty, amidst the horrific lives of these creatures called aswang. Where did they come from? What is their purpose? Is there more to the massive killing, gore and bloodshed typically associated with them? Know the untold stories behind the aswang in this new cinematic tv masterpiece.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />This series is a TV adaptation of Mervin Malonzo’s best-selling graphic novel series with the same title that won the National Book Awards for Graphic Literature. Directed by award-winning director Paul Basinilio, Tabi Po stars a powerhouse cast led by Luis Alandy as Tasyo, Phoebe Walker as Sabel, Jourdanne Castillo as Salome, and AJ Muhlach as Elias.<br /><br />Find out which side will prevail, Elias’ true bloodthirsty nature or his deep feelings for the girl he loves the most. This epic tale premieres on October 27, 2017, and will air every Friday at 8:00 PM until December 1, 2017. Catch it on the SARI-SARI Channel, brought to you by the Philippines' premier pay TV provider, Cignal TV.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: "Tabi Po" official trailer (video courtesy of Cignal TV)</b><br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nDkYs8bODXo" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

WATCH: Graphic novel and masterpiece 'Tabi Po' premieres on Sari Sari

Growing up, we were told countless tales about this infamous miscreation in Philippine folklore known as aswang . Always depicted as a flesh...

Stories Behind the 5 Scariest Places in the Philippines

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Are you in for a scare?<br /><br />We’ve listed five of the most haunting places in the country, the urban legends and stories behind them. From the rude poltergeists who like throwing stones at guests to the lonely ghost of a young girl, these haunting stories will surely leave you feeling chilly. <br /><br /><b>1. The little girl of <i>Bahay na Pula</i></b><br /><b><i><br /></i></b><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/AVvXsEjiWmHqHlhu2V0ENb_tREmiTYzYYO8aQtcAnfHkSwm4O8KMwjT-P1vQ7_mGyYI6_dlyr2HhoMjJCv67GzFI5byaP9efSr6f4FvH2M3lGA6S46vYLlGIBLRPCREusTr1nNTWxTln0toE_SYN/s1600/bahay-na-pula-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="little girl of Bahay na Pula" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiWmHqHlhu2V0ENb_tREmiTYzYYO8aQtcAnfHkSwm4O8KMwjT-P1vQ7_mGyYI6_dlyr2HhoMjJCv67GzFI5byaP9efSr6f4FvH2M3lGA6S46vYLlGIBLRPCREusTr1nNTWxTln0toE_SYN/s1600/bahay-na-pula-3.jpg" title="little girl of Bahay na Pula" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Photo Credit: The Raven Reporter</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDw-kekHxQ68vIdLqFrR0YRKhuiS_NMtqSVzfwMaGeTkR_2Ipc4XiYnpASmdNVV_fp_gziZjnp1slzGdZy1wjjkp8oRiQMe7UtSGvqWiA2TrvPfKwkTYhoR4W2wZnfUrXGLhL0ZXv3H2Ao/s1600/bahay-na-pula-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="little girl of Bahay na Pula" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDw-kekHxQ68vIdLqFrR0YRKhuiS_NMtqSVzfwMaGeTkR_2Ipc4XiYnpASmdNVV_fp_gziZjnp1slzGdZy1wjjkp8oRiQMe7UtSGvqWiA2TrvPfKwkTYhoR4W2wZnfUrXGLhL0ZXv3H2Ao/s1600/bahay-na-pula-2.jpg" title="little girl of Bahay na Pula" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Photo Credit: The Raven Reporter</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitRjKwOkvzXO7-e98u5rjznVY0lZPo9aADhcYQwSUdg-XEV4EWMZ9UkMJ8BnS9ee_H0e2YhjcgrbqLy9nGEQXWSkqTwah0QF93XdPwseBBbLUTNX473I5lply6QrKX8IeKj-BGZTiK5op2/s1600/bahay-na-pula-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="little girl of Bahay na Pula" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="470" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitRjKwOkvzXO7-e98u5rjznVY0lZPo9aADhcYQwSUdg-XEV4EWMZ9UkMJ8BnS9ee_H0e2YhjcgrbqLy9nGEQXWSkqTwah0QF93XdPwseBBbLUTNX473I5lply6QrKX8IeKj-BGZTiK5op2/s1600/bahay-na-pula-1.jpg" title="little girl of Bahay na Pula" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">. Photo Credit: The Raven Reporter</td></tr></tbody></table>The <i>Bahay na Pula</i> used to be the residence of Don Ramon Ilusorio in Candaba, Pampanga. To punish the people of Mapaniki, Candaba for helping guerrillas during the war, the Japanese soldiers rounded up all the men and killed them. They took all the women in the Bahay na Pula where they were abused and raped all day.<br /><br />One little girl became a “favorite” of the soldiers and she was repeatedly raped and abused for 20-30 times a day. One day, she could no longer take all the abuses and refused. With all her fright, she tried to escape and ran along the corridor. Helpless, she found herself hiding inside the bathroom. The soldier overpowered her and mercilessly drowned the little girl in the bathtub and proceeded to rape her for the last time.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Until now, paranormal experts who visit the Bahay na Pula would often cry when they visit the upstairs area where the bathtub, terrace and rooms are. Usual sightings in the house are usually a woman in the terrace, woman peeking the window and running steps in the stairs. <br /><br /><b>2. Restless souls of the Ozone Disco</b><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/AVvXsEhD3JzISEu_GvdyThbi-xGvkkVfn6DLZaXGIP7nmGVaqFLORdC3GDbD4jrLQPEwteUl8j8ZmQQhOa8s7z1rcntk4trFQlm7k7pMxLEwNP7BWPIhCiiDIfkzLoVmpet_L0eUlZaowNQcolhd/s1600/Ozone-disco.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="restless souls of the Ozone Disco" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="589" data-original-width="768" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD3JzISEu_GvdyThbi-xGvkkVfn6DLZaXGIP7nmGVaqFLORdC3GDbD4jrLQPEwteUl8j8ZmQQhOa8s7z1rcntk4trFQlm7k7pMxLEwNP7BWPIhCiiDIfkzLoVmpet_L0eUlZaowNQcolhd/s1600/Ozone-disco.jpg" title="restless souls of the Ozone Disco" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Inquirer</td></tr></tbody></table>It was in March 18, 1996, when the country woke up to a horrifying nightmare. A little past midnight, a massive fire erupted inside the Ozone Disco in Quezon City. An estimate of 160 people were trapped and burned inside. Most of them were high school and college students, celebrating their graduation or end-of-school parties. The 95 others who were injured but were able to escape, described the horrific incident. They first noticed smoke and fire coming in the DJ’s booth but mistook it as part of the party effects. When fire broke out, there was a stampede on the way to the only exit in the building. Their helpless bodies were found in the narrow corridor leading to the exit.<br /><br />The building was so packed that night that an estimate of 400 people were going in and out of the place. It exceeded the approved capacity of occupancy good for 35-40 people for the 50 sq meter building. <br /><br />Neighbors in the area, swear that they sometimes hear loud party music coming from the burned building. They were even shadows of what seem like people dancing and partying inside. <br /><br /><b>3. Poltergeists in Clark Air Base Pampanga</b><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/AVvXsEiS6nAcjPc7fELlpIXUC_ou4Pp6liFAwvhs2pQJ85Am0OwELZBfNJIw0-fcXAMBJtTOfrn_4Ygp3pzeuOrbjRMRrxKMg0TerGAISG-CYF6C9UmEetSN-jVCu-76qVlxgSvR8SES6z1e_YUn/s1600/atlas+obscura.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="poltergeists in Clark Air Base Pampanga" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="693" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS6nAcjPc7fELlpIXUC_ou4Pp6liFAwvhs2pQJ85Am0OwELZBfNJIw0-fcXAMBJtTOfrn_4Ygp3pzeuOrbjRMRrxKMg0TerGAISG-CYF6C9UmEetSN-jVCu-76qVlxgSvR8SES6z1e_YUn/s1600/atlas+obscura.JPG" title="poltergeists in Clark Air Base Pampanga" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Max Cortesi of Atlas Obscura</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXPzy5KVH52UHbJh1UZxJfFL84ErfXuJ7dD_3zgaafmx8zO_jxtDhYE8oReHchBza1tdaBGHofHJREqSxeJcyJDYSUcJ3hPrNL0wmoQ2GCnw9AJgpiRUlpkDRxAAC1SISo1hjtZKb9Dk8Y/s1600/atlas.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="poltergeists in Clark Air Base Pampanga" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="693" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXPzy5KVH52UHbJh1UZxJfFL84ErfXuJ7dD_3zgaafmx8zO_jxtDhYE8oReHchBza1tdaBGHofHJREqSxeJcyJDYSUcJ3hPrNL0wmoQ2GCnw9AJgpiRUlpkDRxAAC1SISo1hjtZKb9Dk8Y/s1600/atlas.JPG" title="poltergeists in Clark Air Base Pampanga" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Max Cortesi of Atlas Obscura</td></tr></tbody></table>Any list about haunted buildings in the Philippines would always include the Clark Air Base in Pampanga. It was even included in the National Geographic’s horror docu-series “I Wouldn’t Go In There,” because there were so many evidences and stories of haunting ghosts. Ghost Hunters International even dubbed it as “one of the most haunted places in the world.”<br /><br />During the World War II, it housed the fallen and dying American soldiers. It is said that most of  the soldiers who died here where in agony and dying in a foreign land had left them restless after all these years. Unlike other ghosts who are only prominent in apparitions and creepy sounds, the ghosts in the Air Base are allegedly hostile and aggressive. Guests who visited the place said that they were being thrown stones and heard loud screamings. <br /><br /><b>4. The “revenge” of angry souls of Manila Film Center</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjvRA-aL1FRf06tQHm5ibNKSN-kGNLkJB8A8vZOhezXC8nqxQa-i_UKtExuXIhft-Boh4P6L0EL15qv5xsq-UKZmHITrydoeV6s_Cc6sNwBqeAFJ8TJjaBSoQW7mirdZwGiD3V4E_qSOBP/s1600/manila-film-center.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="“revenge” of angry souls of Manila Film Center" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="812" data-original-width="1219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjvRA-aL1FRf06tQHm5ibNKSN-kGNLkJB8A8vZOhezXC8nqxQa-i_UKtExuXIhft-Boh4P6L0EL15qv5xsq-UKZmHITrydoeV6s_Cc6sNwBqeAFJ8TJjaBSoQW7mirdZwGiD3V4E_qSOBP/s1600/manila-film-center.jpg" title="“revenge” of angry souls of Manila Film Center" /></a></div><br />During the reign of the Marcoses, they were several grandiose projects built to transform the Philippines into the “Cannes of Asia.” The Manila Film Center would usher a whole new era for Philippine cinema. Due to numerous revisions, construction delay was already apparent but Imelda pushed for the quick completion of the project. On November 18, 1981, scaffolding and wooden support gave way while cement was being poured in the sixth-floor of the building.<br /><br />Betty Benitez, who was incharge of the construction project arrived at the scene. Instead of halting the construction, Benitez allegedly ordered “pour the cement” so as to not further the delay of the construction. Construction workers, some were still alive, were buried on the spot. <br />According to the Marcos press, 28 construction workers were killed but rumors say that death toll was high as 168 people.<br /><br />A few months later, Betty Benitez was killed in a bizarre car accident. She was with O.D Corpuz, ex-president of University of the Philippines, driving to Tagaytay in the middle of the night. Corpuz was driving when the car skidded off the road and hit a tree. Corpuz was alive but Benitez died on the spot.<br /><br />Due the endless rumors surrounding the Manila Film Center, Imee allegedly called in a “medium” who can speak with the dead. During the ritual, the medium who only spoke in his native dialect, went into a trance and spoke in English, “Now, there are 169 of us.” He added, “Betty is with us.”<br /><br /><b>5. The Demon of Malabon Cemetery</b><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/AVvXsEiPDTgNc5m0QC8fGJXAa8_-bZwW3uZP2k_w57JHwKaTY-oTAxB_xt07i0aMXAox7nYxc3WUFSRMUXr4p2LJ1G8pBDDajkSEMnXD3aI32r9XrkPIWnYB3IFXB0_k8AO9VFgBNIJUKRW7jDed/s1600/malabon-cemetaery-demon-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Demon of Malabon Cemetery" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPDTgNc5m0QC8fGJXAa8_-bZwW3uZP2k_w57JHwKaTY-oTAxB_xt07i0aMXAox7nYxc3WUFSRMUXr4p2LJ1G8pBDDajkSEMnXD3aI32r9XrkPIWnYB3IFXB0_k8AO9VFgBNIJUKRW7jDed/s1600/malabon-cemetaery-demon-2.jpg" title="Demon of Malabon Cemetery" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Christian Sangayo via Lakad Pilipinas</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwy3IGPwhRsoQyDdFg6YmwPgggAmyo6MmOMJFBlCA7zxRxTcW8ykP6diw98PZ2LVzZPzuKGpmA36jAqqxssUfKauqbKJKwPvv_zCMxfJIsYFOYVYbbY_leU0OAg2m0Z3PRzxYJP3aqp7Bh/s1600/malabon-cemetaery-demon.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Demon of Malabon Cemetery" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwy3IGPwhRsoQyDdFg6YmwPgggAmyo6MmOMJFBlCA7zxRxTcW8ykP6diw98PZ2LVzZPzuKGpmA36jAqqxssUfKauqbKJKwPvv_zCMxfJIsYFOYVYbbY_leU0OAg2m0Z3PRzxYJP3aqp7Bh/s1600/malabon-cemetaery-demon.jpg" title="Demon of Malabon Cemetery" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Christian Sangayo via Lakad Pilipinas</td></tr></tbody></table>In the Philippine culture, we often use angels or crosses as tombstones to protect our departed loved ones. But in the Malabon Cemetery, a creepy demon tombstone stands in guard to protect Don Simeon Bernardo. The tombstone shows a demon defeating St. Michael Archangel. The life-sized demon stomps over the angel with a fork pointed to his face.<br /><br />Don Simeon Bernardo was a devout Catholic who was captured and tortured during the Spanish era for suspicions of being a revolutionary. His faith was tested and on his deathbed, he allegedly asked his family to build the statue.He turned himself away from God due to his fate and even indoctrinated his children. According to stories, however, Don Simeon was never buried there and that a demon had decided to possess him. The demon allegedly has been roaming the Malabon cemetery at midnight. It was even believed that the statute itself seems to grow in size as the demon’s reminder that evil still prevails in the world.<br /><br /><b>— Sally, The Summit Express</b></div>

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TOP 10 PASSERS: October 2017 ECE, ECT board exam results

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The full list of topnotchers or top 10 passers for October 2017 Electronics Engineer (ECE) and Electronics Technician (ECT) board exam is available on this page as officially released on Thursday, October 26, 2017 or in 3 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/AVvXsEgodrGOZnssVXLZy3wOPnyDrh7W0BQcR4QOYG0J8YBIrMY-1Qebzy8ZQGq8cksLPdoZvtWUBhB5jHwqtDlcgtbjfMgMXvC_b0oqzZ0udIcnOogfUiV0etwHfiEK043q4jryFhlydSAg6uN6/s1600/ece-ect-board-exam-top-10-passers.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="TOP 10 PASSERS: October 2017 ECE, ECT board exam results" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="387" data-original-width="717" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgodrGOZnssVXLZy3wOPnyDrh7W0BQcR4QOYG0J8YBIrMY-1Qebzy8ZQGq8cksLPdoZvtWUBhB5jHwqtDlcgtbjfMgMXvC_b0oqzZ0udIcnOogfUiV0etwHfiEK043q4jryFhlydSAg6uN6/s1600/ece-ect-board-exam-top-10-passers.jpg" title="TOP 10 PASSERS: October 2017 ECE, ECT board exam results" /></a></div><br />The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) conducted the licensure exam in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro,Cebu, Davao, Lucena and Tuguegarao on October 21 and 22 for ECE and October 23 for ECT.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>ECE BOARD EXAM RELATED RESULTS</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/full-results-october-2017-electronics-engineer-ece-board-exam-passers-list-top-10.html" rel="nofollow">LIST OF PASSERS: October 2017 ECE board exam results</a></li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/full-results-october-2017-electronics-technician-ect-board-exam-passers-list.html" rel="nofollow">LIST OF PASSERS: October 2017 ECT board exam results</a></li><li>Performance of Schools: October 2017 ECE, ECT board exam results</li></ul><br /><b>The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the October 2017 Electronics Engineer (ECE) Licensure Examination are the following:</b><br /><br /><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Updating for the list of topnotchers...</span></i><br /><br /><b>The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the October 2017 Electronics Technician (ECT) Licensure Examination are the following:</b><br /><br /><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Updating for the list of topnotchers...</span></i><br /><b><br /></b> <b>PREVIOUS EXAMINATIONS</b><br /><br />In the October 2016 ECE board exam, Masaru Quemquem Nakaegawa from University of Santo Tomas (UST) topped the board with 92.30%. <br /><br />Meanwhile, University of the East (UE) - Caloocan graduate Ronnel Padiernos Dayawon, Hexina Espiritu Madolid from De La Salle University (DLSU) - Dasmarinas and Voncarlo Giovanni Dideles Pasco from Technological University of the Philippines (TUP)-Visayas got the highest place in the October 2017 ECT board exam.<br /><br />In the October 2015 ECE board exams, Emiliano Marcelo Tan from the University of the Philippines (UP) - Diliman got the highest grade of 91.20%.<br /><br />Rannie delos Santos Salvador of Bulacan State University (BuLSU) garnered the highest grade of 93.00 for the ECT boar exams.<br /><br /><b>Here's quick summary of topnotchers for ECE and ECT licensure exam in the past two(2) years:</b><br /><br />Electronics Engineer (ECE)<br /><style type="text/css">.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;border-color:#ccc;}.tg td{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#fff;}.tg th{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#f0f0f0;}.tg .tg-s6z2{text-align:center}.tg .tg-spn1{background-color:#f9f9f9;text-align:center}.tg .tg-4eph{background-color:#f9f9f9}.tg .tg-b7b8{background-color:#f9f9f9;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-s6z2">Exam Date</th>     <th class="tg-s6z2">Topnotcher</th>     <th class="tg-s6z2">School</th>     <th class="tg-s6z2">Rating (%)</th>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-spn1">October 2017</td>     <td class="tg-4eph">TBA</td>     <td class="tg-4eph">TBA</td>     <td class="tg-spn1">TBA</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-s6z2">April 2017</td>     <td class="tg-031e">AARON MACA-AYONG POLANCOS</td>     <td class="tg-031e">MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYMANILA</td>     <td class="tg-s6z2">88.80</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-spn1">October 2016</td>     <td class="tg-4eph">MASARU QUEMQUEM NAKAEGAWA</td>     <td class="tg-4eph">UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS</td>     <td class="tg-spn1">92.30</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-s6z2">April 2016</td>     <td class="tg-031e">PAUL ESTEBAN QUIBUYEN</td>     <td class="tg-031e">UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST-MANILA</td>     <td class="tg-s6z2">89.30</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-spn1">October 2015</td>     <td class="tg-4eph">EMILIANO MARCELO TAN</td>     <td class="tg-4eph">UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINESDILIMAN</td>     <td class="tg-spn1">91.20</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-s6z2" rowspan="2">April 2015</td>     <td class="tg-031e">ANGELO TIRAO LOPEZ</td>     <td class="tg-031e">BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BATANGASCITY (PBMIT)</td>     <td class="tg-s6z2" rowspan="2">88.40</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">RODOLFO CATOLICO SALVADOR JR</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">AMA COMPUTER UNIVERSITY-PROJ. 8, QC</td>   </tr></tbody></table></div><br />Electronics Technician (ECT)<br /><style type="text/css">.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;border-color:#ccc;}.tg td{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#fff;}.tg th{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#f0f0f0;}.tg .tg-s6z2{text-align:center}.tg .tg-spn1{background-color:#f9f9f9;text-align:center}.tg .tg-4eph{background-color:#f9f9f9}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tg {width: auto !important;}.tg col {width: auto !important;}.tg-wrap {overflow-x: auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;}}</style><br /><div class="tg-wrap"><table class="tg"><tbody><tr>     <th class="tg-031e">Exam Date</th>     <th class="tg-031e">Topnotcher</th>     <th class="tg-031e">School</th>     <th class="tg-s6z2">Rating (%)</th>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-4eph">October 2017</td>     <td class="tg-4eph">TBA</td>     <td class="tg-4eph">TBA</td>     <td class="tg-spn1">TBA</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-031e" rowspan="2">April 2017</td>     <td class="tg-031e">JOSEPH ALEXANDER PHILIP ZALDARRIAGA  LACSON</td>     <td class="tg-031e">UNIVERSITY OF SAINT LA SALLE</td>     <td class="tg-s6z2" rowspan="2">92.00</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-4eph">JOSHUA MAURICE FABILLAR  PLAMERAS</td>     <td class="tg-4eph">MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY-MANILA</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-031e" rowspan="3">October 2016</td>     <td class="tg-031e">RONNEL PADIERNOS DAYAWON</td>     <td class="tg-031e">UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST-CALOOCAN</td>     <td class="tg-s6z2" rowspan="3">93.00</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-4eph">HEXINA ESPIRITU MADOLID</td>     <td class="tg-4eph">DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITYDASMARIÑAS</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-031e">VONCARLO GIOVANNI DIDELES PASCO</td>     <td class="tg-031e">TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THEPHILIPPINES-VISAYAS</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-4eph">April 2016</td>     <td class="tg-4eph">ROBIN MON RIVAS MIRANDA</td>     <td class="tg-4eph">POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THEPHILIPPINES-MAIN-STA. MESA</td>     <td class="tg-spn1">94.00</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-031e">October 2015</td>     <td class="tg-031e">RANNIE DELOS SANTOS SALVADOR</td>     <td class="tg-031e">BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY(for.BCAT)-MALOLOS</td>     <td class="tg-s6z2">93.00</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-4eph">April 2015</td>     <td class="tg-4eph">RODOLFO CATOLICO SALVADOR JR</td>     <td class="tg-4eph">AMA COMPUTER UNIVERSITY-PROJ. 8, QC</td>     <td class="tg-spn1">93.00</td>   </tr></tbody></table></div><br /><b>UPDATES</b><br /><br />Monitor this page for the real-time updates on Electronics Engineer board exam results. Check out also the official website of PRC for more information.<br /><b><br /></b> <b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

TOP 10 PASSERS: October 2017 ECE, ECT board exam results

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FULL RESULTS: October 2017 Electronics Technician ECT board exam passers list

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines — The October 2017 Electronics Technician (ECT) board exam results including the official list of passers, topnotchers (top 10), top performing schools and performance of schools are released on Thursday, October 26, 2017 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/AVvXsEiK3fQ9l5AyCybc4sC6cdSMUU6j9K6JEJwgOc2taRbus-49KjUN6SHtG2CHfG2yYWHK_8_vYiA7ZdsUKN6Kl4eNuO1dSqV23QjRN3ucNkAKPaO2IXb1UchVflG7iMhxgTFrHi2TqbCeCXg3/s1600/ECT-board-exam-results-october-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="October 2017 Electronics Technician ECT board exam passers list" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="385" data-original-width="717" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK3fQ9l5AyCybc4sC6cdSMUU6j9K6JEJwgOc2taRbus-49KjUN6SHtG2CHfG2yYWHK_8_vYiA7ZdsUKN6Kl4eNuO1dSqV23QjRN3ucNkAKPaO2IXb1UchVflG7iMhxgTFrHi2TqbCeCXg3/s1600/ECT-board-exam-results-october-2017.jpg" title="October 2017 Electronics Technician ECT board exam passers list" /></a></div><br />The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) conducted the ECT licensure exam in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro,Cebu, Davao, Lucena and Tuguegarao on Monday, October 23, 2017.<br /><br />PRC also conducted the Electronics Engineer (ECE) board exam on Saturday and Sunday, October 21 and 22.<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 /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>TOP 10 PASSERS: October 2017 ECT board exam topnotchers</li><li>Performance of Schools: October 2017 ECT board exam results</li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/full-results-october-2017-electronics-engineer-ece-board-exam-passers-list-top-10.html" rel="nofollow">LIST OF PASSERS: October 2017 ECE board exam results</a></li><li>TOP 10 PASSERS: October 2017 ECE board exam topnotchers</li><li>Performance of Schools: October 2017 ECE board exam results</li></ul><br /><b>Roll of Successful Examinees in the</b><br /><b>ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN LICENSURE EXAMINATION</b><br />Held on OCTOBER 23, 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 /><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 /><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 />ECT board exam's verification of ratings (passers, non-passers and removal) can be done online.<br /><br />Visit PRC's "<b><a href="http://www.prc.gov.ph/services/?id=41" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Verification of Rating</a></b>" 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 ECT board exam covered the technical subjects, laws and ethics: basic mathematics, Ohm's Law, Electronic/Electrical Machine or equipment, test equipment, electronic/electrical component, maintainance and repair, Philippine electronics and electrical codes and R.A. 9292 or the Electronics Engineering Law of 2004.<br /><br /><b>RELEASE OF RESULTS</b><br /><br />Based on <b>PRC Resolution No. 2016-1019</b>, the target release of results for the recent ECE board exam is on Thursday, October 26 or in 3 working days after the last day of exam.<br /><br />In the same period last year (October 2016), PRC announced results in three (3) working days after the exam. A total of 2,722 out of 3,642 (74.74%) passed the tests.<br /><br />In October 2015, results were also released in 3 working days. PRC named 2,984 out of 3,518 (84.82%) who have passed the exams.<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">1,273</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,020</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">80.13%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">3</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">October 2016</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">3,642</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">2,722</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">74.74%</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">3</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">April 2016</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,196</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">985</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">82.36%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">3</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">October 2015</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">3,518</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">2,984</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">84.82%</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">3</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">April 2015</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,483</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,066</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">71.88%</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 ECT board exam results. Check out also the official website of PRC for more information.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

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

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Malacañang Palace officially declared November 13, 14 and 15, 2017 as special non-working days in Metro Manila, Bulacan and Pampanga for the 31st  Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHdvelTI63aDj_h1OwAwkHpVIqA-Zc17HWLiTwSXow1-TQCFojz7NYEsBiVkqbdr3jixle61bVUdXpzka5A3fHNBmASdv2t94QAlj5iz49L_UxHlXya6SbZuK5-_2zjI1CKQJOFmKPcJEA/s1600/asean-summit-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="#WalangPasok: November 13-15, 2017 non-working days in NCR, Pampanga, Bulacan" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="365" data-original-width="716" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHdvelTI63aDj_h1OwAwkHpVIqA-Zc17HWLiTwSXow1-TQCFojz7NYEsBiVkqbdr3jixle61bVUdXpzka5A3fHNBmASdv2t94QAlj5iz49L_UxHlXya6SbZuK5-_2zjI1CKQJOFmKPcJEA/s1600/asean-summit-2017.jpg" title="#WalangPasok: November 13-15, 2017 non-working days in NCR, Pampanga, Bulacan" /></a></div><br />The announcement was made on Monday, October 23, through Proclamation No. 332.<br /><br />"Various activities directly connected with the 31st ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, to be attended by ASEAN Leaders and ASEAN Dialogue Partners, will be held in NCR and Clark Field, Pampanga," the proclamation stated.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgivE_5T9slryCCjgSFIewiCRbfzvJnjY2ULsr1o468b4PDl8p6_ut5pYHDOJT6uZLFss1FvkKYN3_IN2xshmkgAjx3gONVkdSQXg0IUiAeYFQo_QKy5Dzf6PJsm53hRgBUtCf7UkHZwExN/s1600/walang-pasok-november-13-15-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="November 13-15, 2017 non-working days in NCR, Pampanga, Bulacan" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="997" data-original-width="726" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgivE_5T9slryCCjgSFIewiCRbfzvJnjY2ULsr1o468b4PDl8p6_ut5pYHDOJT6uZLFss1FvkKYN3_IN2xshmkgAjx3gONVkdSQXg0IUiAeYFQo_QKy5Dzf6PJsm53hRgBUtCf7UkHZwExN/s1600/walang-pasok-november-13-15-2017.jpg" title="November 13-15, 2017 non-working days in NCR, Pampanga, Bulacan" /></a></div>On October 14, MMDA spokesperson Celine Pialago specifically proposed to suspend classes and work on the said dates as this would be beneficial to avoid heavy traffic on routes that would be used by ASEAN delegates to go to summit venues.<br /><br />Earlier, the Metro Manila Council agreed to <b><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/walang-pasok-class-suspensions-november-16-17-2017-asean-summit.html" rel="nofollow">suspend classes in all levels on November 16 and 17</a> </b>due to ASEAN Summit.<div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />It can be recalled that commuters in Metro Manila were stranded and have to endure long walks to get to work during the 2015 APEC summit.<br /><br /><b>Trump to visit PH in November</b><br /><br />Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella said US President Donald Trump will visit the country this November for the ASEAN Summit week. Trump's visit underscores the improving PH-US ties and President Rodrigo Duterte is looking forward to welcome the US President in Manila.<br /><br />The Philippines’ year-long and third ASEAN Chairmanship coincides with the regional bloc’s 50th founding anniversary. It will be held together with ASEAN dialogue partners Australia, Canada, China, the European union, India, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, South Korea and the United States.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

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

MANILA, Philippines - Malacañang Palace officially declared November 13, 14 and 15, 2017 as special non-working days in Metro Manila, Bulaca...

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

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The October 2017 Metallurgical Engineer board exam results, which include the full list of passers, topnotchers (top 10), top performing school and performance of schools are available on this page as officially released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board of Metallurgical Engineering on Monday, October 23, 2017 or in two (2) working days after the exam.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8wO1TwU8C1mHHpNmAU3qqyHBkX-VsuEySm6Y6pV7mkDRjMIqhyUsiqXe9P9ih0vqOy6X30fyWAUi1ab86HbgoAG8czcftjczae8ejNgyjXK7VUzAakg7bEt-U1ldNVQw7ruew2xZbUJVp/s1600/metallurgical-engineer-board-exam-results-2017-summit.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="FULL RESULTS: October 2017 Metallurgical Engineer board exam passers, top 10" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="717" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8wO1TwU8C1mHHpNmAU3qqyHBkX-VsuEySm6Y6pV7mkDRjMIqhyUsiqXe9P9ih0vqOy6X30fyWAUi1ab86HbgoAG8czcftjczae8ejNgyjXK7VUzAakg7bEt-U1ldNVQw7ruew2xZbUJVp/s1600/metallurgical-engineer-board-exam-results-2017-summit.jpg" title="FULL RESULTS: October 2017 Metallurgical Engineer board exam passers, top 10" /></a></div><br />PRC administered the Metallurgical Engineer board exam on October 17, 18 and 19 in the cities of Manila and Davao.<br /><br />The members of the Board of Metallurgical Engineering who gave the licensure examination are Agustin M. Fudolig, Chairman and Juancho Pablo S. Calvez, Member.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>Roll of Successful Examinees in the</b><br /><b>METALLURGICAL ENGINEER LICENSURE EXAMINATION</b><br />Held on OCTOBER 17, 2017 & FF. DAYS<br />Released on OCTOBER 23, 2017<br /><br /><div class="blinking"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Now updating for the official list of passers...refresh page for the results.</span></i></div><br /><b>The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the October 2017 Metallurgical Engineer Licensure Examination are the following:</b><br /><br /><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Updating for the list of topnotchers...</span></i><br /><br /><b>The performance of schools in the October 2017 Metallurgical Engineer Licensure Examination in alphabetical order</b> as per R.A. 8981 otherwise known as PRC Modernization Act of 2000 Section 7(m) "To monitor the performance of schools in licensure examinations and publish the results thereof in a newspaper of national circulation" is as follows:<br /><br /><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Updating for the performance of schools...</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>duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal</li><li>2 pieces passport size picture (colored with white background and complete name tag) and</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 oathtaking ceremony of the successful examinees in the said examination as well as the previous ones who have not taken their Oath of Professional will be announced later, PRC said.<br /><br /><b>VERIFICATION OF RATINGS</b><br /><br />In just few working days after the release of results, all takers may verify their ratings online through PRC's verification of rating page. Just enter the required information in the appropriate fields to verify your identity.<br /><br /><b>COVERAGE OF EXAM</b><br /><br />The three-day examination for the aspiring Metallurgical engineers covered the following subjects:<br /><br /><b>Metallurgy I</b>: mineral processing, pyromettalurgy, metallurgical fuel, technology, refractory science, hydrometallurgy, electrometallurgy and metallurgical physical chemistry<br /><br /><b>Metallurgy II</b>: physical metallurgy, mechanical metallurgy, crystallography, metallography, iron and steel metallurgy, non-ferrous metallurgy and foundry metallurgy<br /><br /><b>Metallurgy III: </b>inorganic qualitative and quantitative chemistry, metallurgical law, jurisprudence, ethics, statistics and experimental design, engineering economics, mechanics, hydraulics and design of simple metallurgical process, operation, plants of facilities<br /><br /><b>RELEASE OF RESULTS</b><br /><br />According to <b>PRC Resolution No. 2016-1019</b>, the target release date of results of the recent Metallurgical Engineer board exam is on <b>Monday, October 23</b> or in 2 working days after the test.<br /><br />In the same period last year (October 2016), results were announced in two (2) working days after the exam. A total of 58 out of 71 passed the exams. Aliza Marie Padilla Salces from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) aced the board with 87.85%.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the October 2015 exams which produced 50 licensed engineers have its results announced on the last day of examination as the exam was held using the Computer-Based Examination (CBE). Stephen John Alisan Tamayo from University of the Philippines (UP) - Diliman topped the board with 87.65%.<br /><br /><b>Here's the overview 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">October 2016</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">71</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">58</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">81.69%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">2</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">April 2016</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">37</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">16</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">43.24%</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">0</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">October 2015</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">75</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">50</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">66.67%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">0</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">February 2015</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">6</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">3</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">50.00%</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">0</td>   </tr></tbody></table></div><br /><b>UPDATES</b><br /><br />Monitor announcement of results on this page or visit the official website of PRC (prc.gov.ph) for more information.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

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

MANILA, Philippines - The October 2017 Metallurgical Engineer board exam results, which include the full list of passers, topnotchers (top 1...

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

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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

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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

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'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

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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...