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1 dead, 1 hospitalized due to severe dengue, months after the shot of Dengvaxia

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - In the string of controversy surrounding the dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia, one student died while another one remains in the hospital for severe dengue just months after receiving the shot.<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/AVvXsEh2J7AxQU1slCHehXGCnJL7qv5DXmkvdU-zgX0Ysy5M9DnX3OOrJ6VsHDf9Um-5vi3qprSMYC7SAWVTO95Yhl3K6mMWaLOmkfRjKvsaEqh3O0BqkQaBWxKKOsDkVMnAT3U68-9yrqGLPmHd/s1600/vaccine-photo-from-mims.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="vaccine photo" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="312" data-original-width="471" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2J7AxQU1slCHehXGCnJL7qv5DXmkvdU-zgX0Ysy5M9DnX3OOrJ6VsHDf9Um-5vi3qprSMYC7SAWVTO95Yhl3K6mMWaLOmkfRjKvsaEqh3O0BqkQaBWxKKOsDkVMnAT3U68-9yrqGLPmHd/s1600/vaccine-photo-from-mims.JPG" title="vaccine photo" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">733,000 school children were given Dengvaxia as part of national immunization program. Photo Courtesy: Mims</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Christine Mae de Guzman, a grade 5 student from Mariveles, Bataan died October last year, months after she received one shot of Dengvaxia. De Guzman just spent one day in the hospital before dying due to “disseminated intravascular coagulopathy and severe dengue.” She had no previous history of dengue.<br /><br />A student in Tarlac is currently in the hospital due to severe dengue. She completed the three doses of Dengvaxia and had not been exposed to Dengue before. The student’s condition is now improving but is still closely being monitored. <br /><br /><b>Dengvaxia only recommended for those with history of dengue</b><br /><br />This all came after Sanofi Pasteur, maker of the world’s first dengue vaccine Dengvaxia had released a warning on the use of the vaccine on those who have no previous history of dengue.<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/AVvXsEjSZ9BUuacez8YDZsLTldoZlDwBpITFNd46TcwBH0uZv6095z6KvKZDtVGG3xvfz3Qbj47vXwpDBmskwgjKmLmo5PpXyMdU8GX_pfmwvzJxyOC5psZoPNV2X8y1HY_2XuDbih-l89NLrHMv/s1600/dengvaxia-dengue-vaccine-sanofi.png" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Dengvaxia only recommended for those with history of dengue" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="568" data-original-width="559" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZ9BUuacez8YDZsLTldoZlDwBpITFNd46TcwBH0uZv6095z6KvKZDtVGG3xvfz3Qbj47vXwpDBmskwgjKmLmo5PpXyMdU8GX_pfmwvzJxyOC5psZoPNV2X8y1HY_2XuDbih-l89NLrHMv/s1600/dengvaxia-dengue-vaccine-sanofi.png" title="Dengvaxia only recommended for those with history of dengue" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Dengvaxia is the world’s first dengue vaccine manufactured by French pharmaceutical company Sanofi Pasteau. Photo Courtesy: Mims</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div>In a press release, Sanofi explained that Dengvaxia was only beneficial in the prevention of dengue to those who have prior exposure to the virus. If given to those who have no history of dengue, “more cases of severe disease could occur following vaccination upon a subsequent dengue infection.”<br /><br />Sanofi later on clarified their statement that it does not cause severe dengue but may increase the risk of hospitalization if infected.<br /><br />The statement had resulted to a public outcry after the Department of Health (DOH) had already given the vaccine to almost 733,000 students. As part of national vaccination program under the Aquino administration, the government procured P3.5 billion worth of Dengvaxia.<br /><br /><b>Controversy </b><br /><br />Aside from Sanofi, Sen. Richard Gordon had called out former President Benigno Aquino III and former Health Secretary Janette Garin to be held criminally liable for their negligence. He claims that Aquino only met with Sanofi officials twice and "fast-tracked” the  approval. The budget was even released on Dec. 29, 2015, or the eve of the 2016 election campaign.<br /><br />The World Health Organization (WHO) also clarified that they didn’t recommend the use of the vaccine for national immunization programs. <br /><br />Former Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial, who took over after Sec. Garin stated that she tried to stop the immunization of Dengvaxia due to long-term effects. She told Sec. Garin about her hesitation but was told that there was already a decision from the “higher than the secretary of health.”<br /><br />She opted to continue the program due to “damage control.”<br /><br /><b>Investigation is underway</b><br /><br />A Senate inquiry and an investigation was already ordered by the Department of Justice.<br /><br />Malacañang already gave a stern statement that the “health scam” will not be swept under the rug.<br /><br />The DOH had suspended the immunization program while the FDA called on the “pull-out” of Dengvaxia in the market.<br /><br /><b>— Sally, The Summit Express</b></div>

1 dead, 1 hospitalized due to severe dengue, months after the shot of Dengvaxia

MANILA, Philippines - In the string of controversy surrounding the dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia, one student died while another one remains in ...

RESULTS: November 2017 Agriculturist board exam top 10 passers

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The full list of topnotchers or top 10 passers for November 2017 Agriculturist board exam is available on this page as officially released on Thursday, December 7, 2017 or in five (5) 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/AVvXsEgzmNx8nqL0xUFYOsdAA6Qt6BktiwnmzWpEXqt-zPHwEwNw9YtLi3YFh1aak-8OnJZndTXyZ1grfFGZ5zRIBiAOXTtRmsNKmI5EVBl1KuqAiCE_3LFhGFQs1Drb37Pz2JXmBwXQUovaLQSb/s1600/agriculturist-board-exam-top-10-topnotchers.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="RESULTS: November 2017 Agriculturist board exam top 10 passers" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="386" data-original-width="716" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzmNx8nqL0xUFYOsdAA6Qt6BktiwnmzWpEXqt-zPHwEwNw9YtLi3YFh1aak-8OnJZndTXyZ1grfFGZ5zRIBiAOXTtRmsNKmI5EVBl1KuqAiCE_3LFhGFQs1Drb37Pz2JXmBwXQUovaLQSb/s1600/agriculturist-board-exam-top-10-topnotchers.jpg" title="RESULTS: November 2017 Agriculturist board exam top 10 passers" /></a></div><br />PRC conducted the licensure exam in the cities of Manila, All Regional Offices and Zamboanga on Tuesday to Thursday, November 28, 29 and 30, 2017.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>RELATED RESULTS</b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/12/full-results-november-2017-agriculturist-board-exam-passers-list-top-10.html" rel="nofollow">LIST OF PASSERS: November 2017 Agriculturist board exam</a></li><li>PERFORMANCE OF SCHOOLS: November 2017 Agriculturist board exam</li></ul><br /><b>The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the November 2017 Agriculturist Licensure Examination are the following:</b><br /><br /><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Updating for the list of topnotchers...</span></i><br /><br /><b>PREVIOUS EXAMINATIONS</b><br /><br />In the April 2017 Agriculturist board exam, Merie Joie Nable Magno from Central Luzon State University (CLSU) topped the board with 86.17%. It was followed by Richie Daliva Miguel of Mindanao State University (MSU) - Gen. Santos City and Kier Gumangan Santiago of CLSU, both having 86.00%.<br /><br />In the October 2016 exams, Arriz Lansangan Cabigting of Pampanga State Agricultural University and Roselle Estera Madayag from University of the Philippines (UP) - Los Baños aced the board with 85.83%.<br /><br />Here's quick summary of topnotchers for Agriculturist licensure exam in the past three (3) years:<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-yw4l{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">Topnotcher</th>     <th class="tg-yw4l">School</th>     <th class="tg-yw4l">Rating (%)</th>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">April 2017</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">MERIE JOIE NABLE MAGNO</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">CENTRAL LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">86.17</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-031e" rowspan="2">October 2016</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">ARRIZ LANSANGAN CABIGTING</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">PAMPANGA STATE AGRICULTURALUNIVERSITY(FOR P.A.C)-PAMPANGA</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">85.83</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">ROSELLE ESTERA MADAYAG</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-LOSBAÑOS</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">85.83</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">June 2015</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">JULIUS CAESAR MASI AMOYEN</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">DON MARIANO MARCOS MEMORIALSTATE UNIVERSITY-BACNOTAN</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">87.00</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">June 2014</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">MARCIAL SUAREZ BULADACO II</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-LOSBAÑOS</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">87.17</td>   </tr></tbody></table></div><br /><b>UPDATES</b><br /><br />Monitor this page for the real-time updates on Agriculturist board exam results. Check out also the official website of PRC for more information.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

RESULTS: November 2017 Agriculturist board exam top 10 passers

MANILA, Philippines - The full list of topnotchers or top 10 passers for November 2017 Agriculturist board exam is available on this page as...

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

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The November 2017 Agriculturist board exam results which include the complete list of passers, top 10 (topnotchers), top performing schools and performance of schools are expected to be released on Thursday, December 7, or in five (5) 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/AVvXsEgKs2jV9j76nwBO69EzgycghlsYUd7Na-s6oaBp-bqSfQD2RrL44o78lfTz6BSK88VRj37jJejxhAPGbgZDVor-P2hFlho0kzlFrPsW2XJuJthFYpOoPzJL174gMXjHNXEWeAuIYSYH9ADT/s1600/agriculturist-board-exam-results-november-2018.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="RESULTS: November 2017 Agriculturist board exam passers list, top 10" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="387" data-original-width="714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKs2jV9j76nwBO69EzgycghlsYUd7Na-s6oaBp-bqSfQD2RrL44o78lfTz6BSK88VRj37jJejxhAPGbgZDVor-P2hFlho0kzlFrPsW2XJuJthFYpOoPzJL174gMXjHNXEWeAuIYSYH9ADT/s1600/agriculturist-board-exam-results-november-2018.jpg" title="RESULTS: November 2017 Agriculturist board exam passers list, top 10" /></a></div><br />Agriculturist board exam was administered on Tuesday to Thursday, November 28, 29 and 30, in the cities of Manila, All Regional Offices and Zamboanga.<br /><br />The members of the Board of Agriculture are Dr. Fortunato A. Battad, Chairman; Dr. Nora B. Inciong, Inv. Gonzalo O. Catan, Jr. and Mr. Vicente L. Domingo, Members.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>RELATED RESULTS</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>TOP 10 PASSERS: November 2017 Agriculturist board exam</li><li>PERFORMANCE OF SCHOOLS: November 2017 Agriculturist board exam</li></ul><br /><b>Roll of Successful Examinees in the</b><br /><b>AGRICULTURIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION</b><br />Held on NOVEMBER 28, 2017 & FF. DAYS<br />Released on DECEMBER 7, 2017<br /><br /><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Updating for the list of passers...check back for the results</span></i><br /><br /><b>REGISTRATION OF PASSERS</b><br /><br />Schedule of 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>current Community Tax Certificate (cedula)</li><li>1 piece passport size picture (colored with white background and complete name tag)</li><li>2 sets of documentary stamps</li><li>1 short brown envelope with name and profession</li></ul><br />Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.<br /><br />The date and venue for the oathtaking ceremony of the new successful examinees in the said examination WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER, PRC said.<br /><br /><b>VERIFICATION OF RATINGS</b><br /><br />Agriculturist board exam's verification of ratings (passers, non-passers and removal) can be done online.<br /><br />Visit PRC's "<a href="http://www.prc.gov.ph/services/?id=41" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Verification of Rating</a>" service and enter the required information to verify your identity. Note that this will be available in few working days after the release of results.<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>NOTE: If you have 'Jr" name suffix, please add it after your FIRST NAME (i.e Eduardo Jr ) to avoid 'no matching record found' error.</i></blockquote><br /><b>COVERAGE OF EXAMINATION</b><br /><br />The 3-day examination for Agriculturist basically covers the following fields of specialization: <br /><br />1. Crop and soil sciences<br />2. Crop protection<br />3. Animal science<br />4. Agricultural economics and marketing<br />5. Agricultural extension and communication<br />6. Post-harvest technology<br /><br /><b>PASSING RATE</b><br /><br />To pass the licensure examination for Agriculturists, a candidate must obtain a weighted general average (WGA) of 75% with no grade lower than 60% in any give subject/s. However, if an examinee obtains a WGA rating of 75% or higher but obtained a rating of below 60% in any given subject/s, he/she shall be allowed to take the examination in the subject or subjects where he obtained a grade below 60% only once.<br /><br /><b>RELEASE OF RESULTS</b><br /><br />In accordance with <b>PRC Resolution No. 2016-1019</b>, the target release of November 2017 Agriculturist board exam results is on <b>Thursday, November 7 or in five (5) working days</b> after the exam.<br /><br />In the April 2017 Agriculturist board exam, results were released in four (4) working days after the last day of tests. 927 out of 2,938 passed the series of exams. None of the schools qualified for the top performing list by PRC.<br /><br />In October 2016 exam, results were released online in five (5) working days. A total of 1,790 out of 5,795 passed the examination. University of the Philippines (UP) - Los Baños was the only top performing school with 96.83% or 122 out of 126 passed the exams.<br /><br />Here's statistics of 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-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-baqh">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-dzk6">April 2017</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">2,938</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">927</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">31.55%</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">4</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-baqh">October 2016</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">5,795</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,790</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">30.89%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">5</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-dzk6">June 2015</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">6,080</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">1,888</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">31.05%</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">4</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-baqh">June 2014</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">5,022</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,808</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">36.00%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">4</td>   </tr></tbody></table></div><br /><b><br /></b> <b>UPDATES</b><br /><br />From time-to-time, monitor updates on release of results and other announcements on The Summit Express. Our partner exam results portal PRC Board News will also have a dedicated page for the recent Agriculturist board exam. Good luck to all takers!<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

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

MANILA, Philippines - The November 2017 Agriculturist board exam results which include the complete list of passers, top 10 (topnotchers), t...

Franco’s girlfriend, parents reveal untold story behind his death

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Hashtags member Franco Hernandez has been laid to rest but stories behind the accident continue to surface. Franco’s parents and his girlfriend, Janica Nam Floresca revealed details that contradict to the earlier version of the story of another Hashtags Tom Doromal.<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/AVvXsEhhNMqDBQBExpoM_cRU7CxLhjPSGmlJ3QReNOarYDfItTx749ku-oqfEovWSLGNLc68kaHGronN3bSVWO585l6TNiLUyLzyWNeuPXNrUe1nWM_B75XDJAQqzGE2nelTv38sW6uEiyX1-Tua/s1600/tom-doromal-franco-hernandez.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hashtags Tom Doromal and Franco Hernandez" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="409" data-original-width="706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhNMqDBQBExpoM_cRU7CxLhjPSGmlJ3QReNOarYDfItTx749ku-oqfEovWSLGNLc68kaHGronN3bSVWO585l6TNiLUyLzyWNeuPXNrUe1nWM_B75XDJAQqzGE2nelTv38sW6uEiyX1-Tua/s1600/tom-doromal-franco-hernandez.jpg" title="Hashtags Tom Doromal and Franco Hernandez" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tom Doromal to Franco Hernandez: "Frankie.. sobrang mahal kita bro. Alam mo yan." | Photo: Twitter/Tom Doromal</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Contrary to the <i>bangkeros</i> earlier claim that they had been reminded to wear their life vests, Floresca insisted that they were offered none at all. Floresca admitted that she was hesitant about not having any life vests on the boat but she felt assured that Tom would know what’s best. Floresca also added that she had continually informed Tom that she and Franco didn’t know how to swim.<br /><br /><b>RELATED STORIES</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/hashtag-member-franco-hernandez-dies-accident.html" rel="nofollow">Hashtags member Franco Hernandez dies in drowning accident</a></li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/premonitions-of-hashtag-franco-untimely-death.html" rel="nofollow">Were these premonitions of Hashtag Franco’s untimely death?</a></li></ul><br />On their way to the island, they were aboard two boats but on their way back, Tom suggested they all fit in one. When a huge wave hit them, water started filling the small boat. They were all asked to jump off board and swim ashore. Floresca and Tom tried to cling to a bangkero but the waves kept on hitting them. Until Floresca realized she and Franco were the only ones left behind. She tried to call out to Franco but no longer hears any response. Floresca described the ordeal, <i>“Kaso wala, iniwan nila talaga kami, nalulunod na kami. Tapos nun, parang ako, nung time na yun, sabi ko, 'Wala na ‘to, wala na ‘to. Di ko na kaya.'”</i><br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Floresca also denied Tom’s claim that they immediately rushed Franco to the hospital. Floresca clarified that Franco was rushed to Tom’s house where a nurse performed a CPR to try to revive him. When the nurse informed Floresca that there was no chance, she rushed Franco to the hospital. She said, <i>“Kasi hindi naman talaga ni-rush. And ako lang yung nag-rush. Ako lang yung sumama. Sumunod lang sila.”</i><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/AVvXsEhuLyZEZntcGWGA0sogaCEsY_hq9YkGtobc8mECPfME1ntEuFg5Q1OXXdit4rM2A5c3g-dE6SJQpT-7_3FkQ84VufWpld1zkSFXsrozFy3NayWTjxpkD2u-CRScVAs3NYl0-hcb_0KUmHhx/s1600/franco-namfloresca-insta.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hashtags' Franco Hernandez and her girlfriend Janica Nam Floresca." border="0" class="img" data-original-height="389" data-original-width="593" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuLyZEZntcGWGA0sogaCEsY_hq9YkGtobc8mECPfME1ntEuFg5Q1OXXdit4rM2A5c3g-dE6SJQpT-7_3FkQ84VufWpld1zkSFXsrozFy3NayWTjxpkD2u-CRScVAs3NYl0-hcb_0KUmHhx/s1600/franco-namfloresca-insta.jpg" title="Hashtags' Franco Hernandez and her girlfriend Janica Nam Floresca." /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hashtags' Franco Hernandez and her girlfriend Janica Nam Floresca.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b>Franco’s parents spoke with Tom and family</b><br /><br />Franco’s parents also spoke up and revealed that they already had a meeting with Tom and his family. Tom admitted that he was reminded by his family to bring the life vests but “it slipped his mind.” They no longer asked for an autopsy to find out why Franco had head injuries. They said that they would rather have Franco rest in peace and the accident be a lesson to others.<br /><br /><b>Tom Doromal posts cryptic tweet</b><br /><br />After the revelation made the rounds on the internet, Tom posted a cryptic tweet, “It’s okay. God knows.”<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">It’s okay. God knows ☝🏻</div>— Tom Olaf Doromal (@Hashtag_tomD) <a href="https://twitter.com/Hashtag_tomD/status/936980684580597760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">December 2, 2017</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />There’s also a screenshot that allegedly shows a private conversation between a netizen and Tom. Tom allegedly replied, “You really believe the statement that was released? Thanks. just wait. You haven't heard it all."<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/AVvXsEiCMdfMv56KCLF0a7R89dFnmtjLV-ZxtP_WAHxZg_gt2dBxGvy2F7mT1IJg1uHwUv6QGtE8Sf5T4fxyThpdDZklW5qPL8-8oYO-lvakQxgriEgndEIRX8sJ_UoTAk7wqaSeaNeCunT0XIEn/s1600/tom-ig.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tom Doromal Instagram post" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="543" data-original-width="331" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCMdfMv56KCLF0a7R89dFnmtjLV-ZxtP_WAHxZg_gt2dBxGvy2F7mT1IJg1uHwUv6QGtE8Sf5T4fxyThpdDZklW5qPL8-8oYO-lvakQxgriEgndEIRX8sJ_UoTAk7wqaSeaNeCunT0XIEn/s1600/tom-ig.JPG" title="Tom Doromal Instagram post" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Screenshot of alleged conversation of Tom and a netizen Photo Courtesy: PEP</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b>— Sally, The Summit Express</b></div>

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#WalangPasok: December 5, 8, 11, 19, 2017 special holiday declared in selected areas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines — There will be no classes and work in selected areas for the specific dates of December 2017 (5, 8, 11 and 19) to give way for the celebration of local events, Malacañang Palace declared.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QnxFkPSTcEZg_Q3asL6xZTYg6uiq33095kG8q-FkaGhW-HO9oCehcC9qtA_i3AJ1sWPrke4F1ixL0OH4JBBQyGyqQ1Q2wd3sdCzw5ZlXcmytHqlaBKGM1zzIXpwaYrmXhyphenhyphenvCkvWGEuJs/s1600/walang-pasok-december-5-8-11-19-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="#WalangPasok: December 5, 8, 11, 19, 2017 special holiday declared in selected areas" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="383" data-original-width="715" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QnxFkPSTcEZg_Q3asL6xZTYg6uiq33095kG8q-FkaGhW-HO9oCehcC9qtA_i3AJ1sWPrke4F1ixL0OH4JBBQyGyqQ1Q2wd3sdCzw5ZlXcmytHqlaBKGM1zzIXpwaYrmXhyphenhyphenvCkvWGEuJs/s1600/walang-pasok-december-5-8-11-19-2017.jpg" title="#WalangPasok: December 5, 8, 11, 19, 2017 special holiday declared in selected areas" /></a></div><br />Local holidays were proclaimed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte through Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea.<br /><br />Proclamation numbers 327, 346, 357-359 and 2226 declared special non-working day in the following areas: Muntinlupa City, Palayan, Nueva Ecija; Antipolo, Rizal; Taguig City; Agoo, La Union; and province of Pampanga.<br /><br />At least 3 areas declared December 8 a special non-working day to commemorate their foundation day.<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>Note: December 8 is <b>not yet a special non-working national holiday</b> for the celebration of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. Once approved by the Senate and signed by President Rodrigo Duterte into law, it will be added to the long list of holidays the country has in one year.</i></blockquote><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b><a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2017/10oct/20171004-PROC-327-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 327</a>:</b> Special non-working holiday in Muntinlupa City on Tuesday, December 19 for the celebration of the Centennial Year of Muntinlupa as an independent local government unit.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2017/11nov/20171106-PROC-346-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 346</a></b>: Special non-working holiday in the City of Palayan, Nueva Ecija on Tuesday, December 5 for the celebration of its 52nd Foundation Day.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2017/11nov/20171122-PROC-357-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 357</a></b>: Special non-working holiday in the City of Antipolo on Friday, December 8 for its 426th Founding Anniversary.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2017/11nov/20171122-PROC-358-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 358</a></b>: Special non-working holiday in Taguig on Friday, December 8 for the Cityhood Anniversary.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2017/11nov/20171122-PROC-359-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 359</a></b>: Special non-working holiday in the municipality of Agoo, Province of La Union on Friday, December 8, 2017 for the 439th Foundation Anniversary.<br /><br /><b>Proclamation No. 2226</b>: By virtue of Proclamation of late President Ferdinand Marcos. This special non-working holiday on December 11 (Monday) known as "Araw ng Pampanga" applies to the province of Pampanga only, celebrating its 1571 founding as one of the nation's oldest provinces.<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-yw4l{vertical-align:top}.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-yw4l">Special Holiday</th>    <th class="tg-yw4l">Area</th>    <th class="tg-yw4l">Celebration</th>  </tr><tr>    <td class="tg-b7b8">December 5, 2017 (Tuesday)</td>    <td class="tg-b7b8">Palayan, Nueva Ecija</td>    <td class="tg-b7b8">52nd Foundation Day</td>  </tr><tr>    <td class="tg-yw4l">December 8, 2017 (Friday)</td>    <td class="tg-yw4l">Antipolo City</td>    <td class="tg-yw4l">426th Founding Anniversary</td>  </tr><tr>    <td class="tg-b7b8">December 8, 2017 (Friday)</td>    <td class="tg-b7b8">Taguig City</td>    <td class="tg-b7b8">Cityhood Anniversary</td>  </tr><tr>    <td class="tg-yw4l">December 8, 2017 (Friday)</td>    <td class="tg-yw4l">Agoo, Province of La Union</td>    <td class="tg-yw4l">439th Foundation Anniversary</td>  </tr><tr>    <td class="tg-b7b8">December 11, 2017 (Monday)</td>    <td class="tg-b7b8">Province of Pampanga</td>    <td class="tg-b7b8">Araw ng Pampanga</td>  </tr><tr>    <td class="tg-yw4l">December 19, 2017 (Tuesday)</td>    <td class="tg-yw4l">Muntinlupa City</td>    <td class="tg-yw4l">Centennial Year of Muntinlupa</td>  </tr></tbody></table></div><br />Note that such holidays are applicable only to the immediate area concerned.<br /><br /><b>RELATED STORIES</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/08/full-list-philippines-holidays-in-2017.html" rel="nofollow">Holidays, Observances in the Philippines for 2017</a></li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/07/list-regular-special-holidays-philippines-2018.html" rel="nofollow">LIST: Regular, Special Holidays in the Philippines 2018</a></li></ul><br />Malacañang Palace said that it is proper that the people on the said areas be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.<br /><br />As a special non-working holiday in the locality, workers who report for work get 1.3 times their daily rate. Those who do not work on the day, meanwhile, get no pay.<br /><br />As defined in the Administrative Code of 1987, Book III, Chapter 2, Section 4, Proclamations are "acts of the President fixing a date or declaring a status or condition of public moment or interest, upon the existence of which the operation of a specific law or regulation is made to depend, shall be promulgated in proclamations which shall have the force of an executive order."<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

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Female passenger who collapsed inside MRT3 dies after 2 hours

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The 26-year-old female passenger who collapsed inside a southbound MRT-3 train Monday morning, December 4, was pronounced dead after two hours.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqxo0KdEmz0FDbETE4zc-DGsPPtsu_J0i6GiKYU-9nb1rEfIiINUQUXRBdyHjrXIfOisWFGK9p44Lzjlpc7HGe-UQI5ALiuLqIwTTdKDgddvDSDkirl9VMBlsrDPhlarpPnGnFxjTPp0FU/s1600/mrt-3-woman-dies.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Female passenger who collapsed inside MRT3 dies after 2 hours" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="535" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqxo0KdEmz0FDbETE4zc-DGsPPtsu_J0i6GiKYU-9nb1rEfIiINUQUXRBdyHjrXIfOisWFGK9p44Lzjlpc7HGe-UQI5ALiuLqIwTTdKDgddvDSDkirl9VMBlsrDPhlarpPnGnFxjTPp0FU/s1600/mrt-3-woman-dies.jpg" title="Female passenger who collapsed inside MRT3 dies after 2 hours" /></a></div><br />In a report released by the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the woman identified as Marielle Ann Mar collapsed at 9:48 a.m. as the train was approaching Ortigas station.<br /><br />Mar was carried out of the train by security guards and first aid was immediately given by the MRT staff, according to a report by GMA News.<br /><br />Mar was then rushed to Victor R. Potenciano Medical Center in Mandaluyong but was declared dead at 12:05 p.m.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />A friend of Mar on Facebook also confirmed the sad news, Ken Reyes wrote: "Ito yung pagkakataon na inaasahan kong FAKE NEWS lang!! Hanggang ngayon hindi pa din nagsisink in sakin na wala kana, Marielle Ann Mar!!"<br /><br />DOTr said the incident happened during non-peak hours.<br /><br />As of press time, the cause of the Mar's death is not yet known but her family prefers that an autopsy not be conducted.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

Female passenger who collapsed inside MRT3 dies after 2 hours

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MVP rewards UAAP Champ Ateneo Blue Eagles with iPhone X, overseas trip

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - After <b><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/12/ateneo-beats-la-salle-wins-uaap-season-80-title.html" rel="nofollow">dethroning the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers</a></b>, the newly crowned UAAP Basketball Kings and champions Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagles will receive various incentives from the team’s principal benefactor Manny “MVP” Pangilinan as announced on Monday, December 4.<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/AVvXsEgJYqtewz9M0wqtKVSwwjCP3DqhrHAhP5oyTp-6Vc_ylExYqtezGtwBJBcTPVzATkCmRBE638VLiH_rRJGv3SSa0oEcUXm5UlIQSdyrWZAwMvShOEPYq-GA3oRvAT9iL5d8BSoeNEQ64Ox2/s1600/ateneo-champion-uaap.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="MVP rewards UAAP Champ Ateneo Blue Eagles with iPhone X" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="585" data-original-width="780" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJYqtewz9M0wqtKVSwwjCP3DqhrHAhP5oyTp-6Vc_ylExYqtezGtwBJBcTPVzATkCmRBE638VLiH_rRJGv3SSa0oEcUXm5UlIQSdyrWZAwMvShOEPYq-GA3oRvAT9iL5d8BSoeNEQ64Ox2/s1600/ateneo-champion-uaap.jpg" title="MVP rewards UAAP Champ Ateneo Blue Eagles with iPhone X" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Greatest gift ever. Ateneo benefactor Manny “MVP” Pangilinan rewards the Blue Eagles with iPhone X and trip to Hong Kong. Photo Credit: ABS-CBN Sports</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Business tycoon MVP praised both the Eagles and Archers for putting up a great championship series. Aside from lauding the boys, the PLDT Group Chairman revealed the incentives that the Eagles are about to receive from his good office. Each player will get a brand new iPhone X as per The Guidon, ADMU’s official publication.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI3O6-JkK0uvsSv2NNYGkeN105mcer8KaGpZOpc6JpzCmMfna2gWovGB0_4H-t1bSGVNXfKQYqmx0VaOblCN5MLi293CP5pK-aRoC19-OJnBoyIp7IXFRqY3e_Xv7_7rMkaHOI9kNteH27/s1600/mvp-rewards-ateneo.png" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="MVP rewards UAAP Champ Ateneo Blue Eagles with iPhone X" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="149" data-original-width="606" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI3O6-JkK0uvsSv2NNYGkeN105mcer8KaGpZOpc6JpzCmMfna2gWovGB0_4H-t1bSGVNXfKQYqmx0VaOblCN5MLi293CP5pK-aRoC19-OJnBoyIp7IXFRqY3e_Xv7_7rMkaHOI9kNteH27/s1600/mvp-rewards-ateneo.png" title="MVP rewards UAAP Champ Ateneo Blue Eagles with iPhone X" /></a></div><br />Aside from the luxurious handset, Mr. Pangilinan is also treating the entire team to an extravagant trip and vacation to Hong Kong.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />The Filipino billionaire is also pleased on how the series ended and even bared that players from both squads have the potential to represent the country in international basketball tournaments after displaying their talents all throughout the Season 80 best-of-three finals series.<br /><br />The iPhone X has been available in the US and UK markets a month ago and it was just released in the Philippines last Friday. The prestigious smartphone is priced at Php 64,490 (64GB) and Php 73,990 (256GB) according to Apple Philippines page.<br /><br />Lucky for the Blue Eagles, they don’t have to spend that much on the world’s most high-end smartphone up to date. It will be best used in taking photos as souvenirs in Hong Kong too!<br /><br /><b>— Joey Boy Capos, The Summit Express</b></div>

MVP rewards UAAP Champ Ateneo Blue Eagles with iPhone X, overseas trip

MANILA, Philippines - After dethroning the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers , the newly crowned UAAP Basketball Kings and champio...

“It’s a miracle!” Woman passes teachers’ licensure exam after being in coma for 10 days

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Ellen Vida Santos has a lot to be thankful for — after waking up in a coma and passing the recent Licensure Exam for Teachers (LET). Ellen calls it “a miracle.”<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/AVvXsEj8nt95tn5drTe-Vq2rw_x0EXWL-KEp4Fk6wiSMJ-oXyHjJlVWVAeOKdzVU1gyNtj08dMOuxa6r6uYXNc-VkF70o5cy6dt92F3EhzNYwrVJ3HxzXKRL_I9LrlS8ogckUbJoA4kaRyT0DBnt/s1600/teacher-ellen-vida-isla.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Woman passes teachers’ licensure exam after being in coma for 10 days" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="756" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8nt95tn5drTe-Vq2rw_x0EXWL-KEp4Fk6wiSMJ-oXyHjJlVWVAeOKdzVU1gyNtj08dMOuxa6r6uYXNc-VkF70o5cy6dt92F3EhzNYwrVJ3HxzXKRL_I9LrlS8ogckUbJoA4kaRyT0DBnt/s1600/teacher-ellen-vida-isla.jpg" title="Woman passes teachers’ licensure exam after being in coma for 10 days" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Facebook/All About The Philippines</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Ellen hails from Sultan Kudarat, Mindanao and finished her Elementary Education degree in Notre Dame of Tacurong College. The aspiring teacher had high hopes for the future until she met an accident in April this year. Ellen was told that she needed to undergo an operation on the head. Ellen stayed in the hospital for almost one month and was in a coma for 10 days. Upon waking up, Ellen described her situation on her Facebook, “my life’s dark, nothing is right.”<br /><br />Ellen admitted that there were a lot of people who discouraged her from taking the LET. She barely had a month to prepare and was already behind the review. But, Ellen felt motivated as she prayed and still took the exam.<br /><br />When she found out she <b><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/q-z-passers-list-september-2017-let-results-elementary.html" rel="nofollow">passed the LE</a></b>T, Ellen was over the moon. She praised and thanked God for answering her prayers. She exclaimed, “God is really amazing! Thank you so much, Lord!”<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/AVvXsEjpmsv-O2uyaBxpMydy-j9KAvtdazI6s1h3IjaDY4ZuB1w_hSzmDCtQ4vPjU-0xNBOUnXOpeAwtt7CWgXoT7c65fqvwgIBNkarr_RdHMVt_1CrEmce4zl07KOCoDgyqC509VamL7_0mVLhK/s1600/Ellen-vida-santos-viral-let-passer.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Woman passes teachers’ licensure exam after being in coma for 10 days" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="552" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpmsv-O2uyaBxpMydy-j9KAvtdazI6s1h3IjaDY4ZuB1w_hSzmDCtQ4vPjU-0xNBOUnXOpeAwtt7CWgXoT7c65fqvwgIBNkarr_RdHMVt_1CrEmce4zl07KOCoDgyqC509VamL7_0mVLhK/s1600/Ellen-vida-santos-viral-let-passer.jpg" title="Woman passes teachers’ licensure exam after being in coma for 10 days" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Facebook/All About The Philippines</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Ellen’s inspiring story became viral for turning a tragedy into motivation. Her resilience and faith led to her to achieve her dream despite the ordeal.<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/AVvXsEh0M5JMzPvFRo7y9ypWgJF_IBMD2rg7AkXfvzGWgpPRx47w6M9lRJHO7qO1DwSB0yHLLzfJaQJd2GXql161izaoIKTH80aZowfXQAeEK8TrTBRt24bybQHhx1SI4JHIFPFH0ujVRpeJzNbn/s1600/viral-story-ellen-santos.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ellen Vida Santos viral LET story" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="537" data-original-width="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0M5JMzPvFRo7y9ypWgJF_IBMD2rg7AkXfvzGWgpPRx47w6M9lRJHO7qO1DwSB0yHLLzfJaQJd2GXql161izaoIKTH80aZowfXQAeEK8TrTBRt24bybQHhx1SI4JHIFPFH0ujVRpeJzNbn/s1600/viral-story-ellen-santos.JPG" title="Ellen Vida Santos viral LET story" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Facebook/All About The Philippines</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Congratulations, Teacher Ellen!<br /><br /><b>— Sally, The Summit Express</b></div>

“It’s a miracle!” Woman passes teachers’ licensure exam after being in coma for 10 days

Ellen Vida Santos has a lot to be thankful for — after waking up in a coma and passing the recent Licensure Exam for Teachers (LET). Ellen c...

List of Passers: November 2017 NLE Results Nursing Board Exam

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The November 2017 nurse licensure examination (NLE) or nursing board exam results, which include the complete list of passers, top 10 (topnotchers), top performing schools and performance of schools are expected to be released online on December 11-20, or in 10 to 17 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/AVvXsEgpfa9uRm6PrBwyP_xwmMm7As3_BdxgbVil2ABEzs4x3HJENnGavHf0Zj6StvLkHSIZXUMVu5ldLJQD8J0iu1-4kv6ytzwTDvDoQHs7XHbUY-bTStCVZlDtTLc_56UH_pJuhWhTPSeYGXs8/s1600/nle-results-november-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="List of Passers: November 2017 NLE Results Nursing Board Exam" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="389" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpfa9uRm6PrBwyP_xwmMm7As3_BdxgbVil2ABEzs4x3HJENnGavHf0Zj6StvLkHSIZXUMVu5ldLJQD8J0iu1-4kv6ytzwTDvDoQHs7XHbUY-bTStCVZlDtTLc_56UH_pJuhWhTPSeYGXs8/s1600/nle-results-november-2017.jpg" title="List of Passers: November 2017 NLE Results Nursing Board Exam" /></a></div><br />The nursing board exam was administered on Saturday and Sunday, November 25 and 26, in Manila, all regional offices nationwide (Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Tacloban, Tuguegarao) and Zamboanga.<br /><br />The members of the Board of Nursing who gave the licensure examination are Carmelita C. Divinagracia, Officer-In-Charge; Gloria B. Arcos, Carfredda P. Dumlao, Glenda S. Arquiza, Florence C. Cawaon and Cora A. Añonuevo, Members.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>NOVEMBER 2017 NLE RESULTS SUMMARY</b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>A-G NLE Passers: November 2017 nursing board exam</li><li>H-O NLE Passers: November 2017 nursing board exam</li><li>P-Z NLE Passers: November 2017 nursing board exam</li><li>TOP 10 PASSERS: November 2017 NLE nursing board exam</li><li>Top Performing and Performance of Schools: November 2017 NLE</li><li>November 2017 NLE passers registration, verification of ratings and oathtaking schedule</li></ul><br /><b>Roll of Successful Examinees in the</b><br /><b>NURSE LICENSURE EXAMINATION - All Regions</b><br />Held on NOVEMBER 25 & 26, 2017<br />Released in DECEMBER 2017<br /><br /><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Updating for the official list of passers...check back for the results.</span></i><br /><br /><b>REGISTRATION AND OATHTAKING OF PASSERS</b><br /><br />Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be done on-line. Please go to www.prc.gov.ph and follow instructions for initial registration.<br /><br />Those who will register are required to bring the following:<br /><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 /><blockquote class="tr_bq">Pursuant to Section 16, of Republic Act No. 9173, <i>“all successful candidates in the examination shall be required to take an oath of professional before the Board or any government official authorized to administer oaths prior to entering upon the nursing practice.”</i></blockquote><br /><b>VERIFICATION OF RATINGS</b><br /><br />NLE'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 />NOTE: If you have 'Jr" name suffix, please add it after your FIRST NAME (i.e Eduardo Jr ) to avoid 'no matching record found' error.<br /><br /><b>COVERAGE OF EXAMINATION</b><br /><br />The two-day exam covered competencies in relation to the 11 key areas of responsibility contained in the Competency Standards of Nursing Practice in the Philippines. These areas are categorized as follows: patient care, empowering, enabling and enhancing competencies.<br /><br />The five (5) parts of the NLE are the following:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Nursing Practice I (Community Health Nursing)</li><li>Nursing Practice II (Care of Healthy/At Risk Mother and Child)</li><li>Nursing Practice III ((Care of Clients with Physiologic and Psychosocial Alternations - Part A)</li><li>Nursing Practice IV ((Care of Clients with Physiologic and Psychosocial Alternations - Part B)</li><li>Nursing Practice V ((Care of Clients with Physiologic and Psychosocial Alternations - Part C)</li></ul><br /><b>RELEASE OF RESULTS</b><br /><br />According to <b>PRC Resolution No. 2016-1019</b>, the target release date of NLE or nursing board exam results is on <b>Friday, December 15, 2017</b> or in fourteen (14) working days after the exam.<br /><br />In the same period last year, NLE results were released in twelve (12) working days after the exam. A total of 6,836 out of 14,322 passed the examinations. University of Santo Tomas (UST) and Benguet State University - La Trinidad topped the schools with 100% passing rate. Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) - Lucban and Saint Louis University (SLU) were among the top performing schools. SLU graduate Eric Carolino Jacinto and UST's Faith Calzado Rutagines topped the board with identical average grade of 86.60%.<br /><br />In the November 2015 exams, results were out online in twenty-four (24) working days. PRC named 9,114 out of 18,500 who have passed the tests. UST, Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) - Batac and Xavier University got 100% passing rate. Alyssa Claire Anguren Almo from Remedios T. Romualdez Foundation, Suha Canlas Hassan Magdy Mohammed Ibrahim of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) and Alyssa May Bringas Madriaga from UST aced the board with 86.40%.<br /><br /><b>We advise examinees to monitor release of results starting December 11 (Monday) until December 20 (Wednesday) or in 10-17 working days after the exams.</b><br /><br /><b>Here's the statistics of Philippine nursing board exam results:</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}@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-yw4l">June 2017</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">11,176</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">3,882</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">34.74%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">8</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">November 2016</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">14,322</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">6,836</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">47.73%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">12</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">June 2016</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">14,184</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">6,183</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">43.59%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">9</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">November 2015</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">18,500</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">9,114</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">49.26%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">24</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">May 2015</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">17,891</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">9,707</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">54.26%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">16</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">November 2014</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">26,690</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">15,292</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">57.29%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">29</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">May 2014</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">29,188</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">11,225</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">38.46%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">23</td>   </tr></tbody></table></div><br /><b>UPDATES BEFORE THE RELEASE OF NLE RESULTS</b><br /><br />The Summit Express has partnered with <b><a href="http://www.prcboardnews.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRC Board News</a></b> to deliver updates before the official release of NLE results.<br /><br />We will update this page once we got reliable information from our sources. In the previous board exams, takers can expect exact release date of results by always visiting this site.<br /><br /><b>December 1 Update: </b>Reliable source for the release of NLE results, Dr. Carl Balita shared his riddle for the most probable date of judgement day for recent NLE takers.<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>"When the identical sum up to two and the number of sunrises align anew, the privilege to care shall be revealed in view...then the DREAM and the DREAMER is ONE in you."</i></blockquote><br />It's also possible that PRC will release results on earlier date than our expected timeline if there's an improvement in the PRC system of checking of results.<br /><br />Bookmark this page now and share the good news to all takers of recent nurse board exam.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

List of Passers: November 2017 NLE Results Nursing Board Exam

MANILA, Philippines - The November 2017 nurse licensure examination (NLE) or nursing board exam results, which include the complete list of ...

Ateneo wins UAAP Season 80 Men’s Basketball title, edges La Salle in a thriller

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - After 5 long years, Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagles are once again the Kings of the UAAP Basketball after dethroning De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers, 88-86 on Sunday, December 3, 2017 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/AVvXsEicXAugtGS_-UgLdMkTs1Q_rZGNCpz_H0_VY0SP5R_UALLAjnTn44CVIG74K5r9E-_0nalJ-2EHGfGBccBeMsKtGLINvsT9F5fddFJ0xAPEjt6yRTxxChjBNrhAZLnufBQDwdW4QJkS2PUI/s1600/ravena-nieto.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Thirdy Ravena and Matt Nieto celebrate Ateneo’s victory over La Salle in Game number 3" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="368" data-original-width="614" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicXAugtGS_-UgLdMkTs1Q_rZGNCpz_H0_VY0SP5R_UALLAjnTn44CVIG74K5r9E-_0nalJ-2EHGfGBccBeMsKtGLINvsT9F5fddFJ0xAPEjt6yRTxxChjBNrhAZLnufBQDwdW4QJkS2PUI/s1600/ravena-nieto.JPG" title="Thirdy Ravena and Matt Nieto celebrate Ateneo’s victory over La Salle in Game number 3" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thirdy Ravena and Matt Nieto celebrate Ateneo’s victory over La Salle in Game number 3. Photo Credit: Inquirer.net</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Another good start for Ateneo as it forced La Salle to commit several turnovers to get the early 10-4 advantage. You know it’s a good Eagle basketball when a non-shooter big man like Chibueze Ikeh takes a three pointer and makes it.<br /><br />La Salle fought back and managed to trim the lead to just 4 but Ateneo stopped Archers’ run as soon as Isaac Go and Aaron Black stepped in the court and pushed the ball to the basket to bring the margin back to a double-digit.<br /><br />ADMU successfully maintained the lead at the end of the opening quarter, 24-14.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />2-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) Ben Mbala spent the half of the 1st period on the bench to preserve his energy. But as soon as he re-entered the court in the beginning of the 2nd quarter, La Salle all of a sudden stepped up its game and immediately tied the game at 25.<br /><br />Anton Asistio and Thirdy Ravena combined their efforts to grow their lead once again. But Aljun Melecio started to heat-up from the outside to counterattack Ateneo.<br /><br />Ateneo bigs Raffy Verano, Isaac Go and guard Anton Asistio broke the 4th deadlock of the game and wrapped up the 1st half with a narrow 7-point, 45-38 lead.<br /><br />Compared to the last game where Ateneo lost the will to win in the early phase of the third quarter, the Blue Eagles were full of energy this time. However, La Salle tried to replicate its excellent scoring run in the same quarter in game number 2 where it erased Ateneo’s 19-point lead. Archer Santi Santillan became La Salle’s main man as it started the third.<br /><br />DLSU took the lead for the first time with Ricci Rivero’s seamless trey but it was just momentarily as Raffy Verano also sank a triple.<br /><br />Ricci Rivero for the second straight time obtained his 4th personal foul. But before he was pulled out by Coach Aldin Ayo, he wowed the crowd with a baseline dunk and gave the lead back to his team, 62-59.<br /><br />Both squads gave the fans and patrons a very good game. It was a pure thriller as the penultimate quarter ended in another deadlock, 66-all.<br /><br />Coach Ayo gambled on Ricci Rivero and sent the wingman back with plenty of time left in the final period. Aside from Rivero, Ben Mbala was also nursing his 3rd personal foul. <br /><br />Ateneo guards Matt Nieto and Anton Asistio came back strong with a back-to-back long bombs for the instant 74-68 lead. Coach Ayo didn’t waste any time to burn a timeout to extinguish the hot shooting hands of the Blue Eagles.<br /><br />ADMU bursted an 8-0 run and had most of the boards, 9-3, as the 5-minute mark of the fourth approached. DLSU on the other hand, kept on shooting blanks. Ricci Rivero ended La Salle’s dry spell as he completed his foul shots.<br /><br />Ateneo matched its biggest lead of the game with 10 with 3:33 left. Thirdy Ravena had a terrific night as he led the last period onslaught. 80-70 in favor of the Blue Eagles.<br /><br />Aljun Melecio made a three pointer to cut the lead to just 7 with 2 minutes remaining in the game. However. Ben Mbala committed his 4th personal foul but refused to leave the floor to keep on fighting and hoped to save La Salle from a painful exit.<br /><br />La Salle made it to a one-possession ballgame, 82-80 with 48 seconds left with Andrei Caracut’s three points.<br /><br />Isaac Go, the Atenean hero against FEU in the semis, once again made a timely rainbow shot to make the Eagles’ lead to 5, 85-80. Go spared La Salle with one-full shot clock.<br /><br />The Green Archers had a chance to lessen the gap with a trey but it missed and recovered by the Blue Eagles. Coach Tab Baldwin, called a timeout to secure his team’s final possession with 15 ticks remaining in the ballgame.<br /><br />Andrei Caracut fouled Anton Asistio after the inbound play. The latter split his charities but gave Ateneo a two-possession lead, 86-80.<br /><br />Clearly, La Salle opted for a quick 3 and Aljun Melecio made it with 5 seconds left. Matt Nieto went to the line after getting fouled and completed his foul shots, 88-83. <br /><br />Kib Montalbo hit the last shot from behind the arc and it went it. However, his three wasn’t enough to tie the game and officially handed the trophy to Ateneo after 5 long years. 88-86 is the final score of the game in favor of the new kings of the UAAP, the Ateneo De Manila University.<br /><br />Go was named Manulife's "110% Heart and Hustle" Player of the Finale while Ravena won as the Finals MVP.<br /><br />On behalf of The Summit Express, congratulations to the entire Ateneo De Manila University for a One Big Fight!<br /><br /><b>— Joey Boy Capos, The Summit Express</b></div>

Ateneo wins UAAP Season 80 Men’s Basketball title, edges La Salle in a thriller

MANILA, Philippines - After 5 long years, Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagles are once again the Kings of the UAAP Basketball aft...

LIVE STREAM: Ateneo vs La Salle UAAP Season 80 Finals Game 3

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The winner-take-all Game 3 of the UAAP Season 80 men's basketball finals between arch rivals Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) and De La Salle University (DLSU) happens today, December 3, 2017 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/AVvXsEhzYg-aU5CIjVfSg_gsYfwjaN9pXHW18Z2R_GYjY9ZwHcrFYoEi3FkWj08OiowzPg_CcIwNo7ua4tvWv5SiF4CNBhCCgAXseCb_eGd_mhAPbA_iDYaetUqiCHL3QVReUVkyVa7CwxgszUoU/s1600/ateneo-la-salle.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="LIVE STREAM: Ateneo vs La Salle UAAP Season 80 Game 3 Finals" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="443" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYg-aU5CIjVfSg_gsYfwjaN9pXHW18Z2R_GYjY9ZwHcrFYoEi3FkWj08OiowzPg_CcIwNo7ua4tvWv5SiF4CNBhCCgAXseCb_eGd_mhAPbA_iDYaetUqiCHL3QVReUVkyVa7CwxgszUoU/s1600/ateneo-la-salle.JPG" title="LIVE STREAM: Ateneo vs La Salle UAAP Season 80 Game 3 Finals" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: ABS-CBN Sports</td></tr></tbody></table><br />In the Finals, Ateneo seizing Game 1 and DLSU scoring Game 2.<br /><br />Ben Mbala, Ricci Rivero, and the rest of DLSU are riding on the momentum the team has showed in Game 2 as they rallied to counter the 21-point deficit.<br /><br />The fierce competition continues for the Blue Eagles and the Green Archers with the overwhelming support of fans of perennial teams of UAAP men's basketball.<br /><br />The game tipped off at 4 p.m.<br /><br />Live streaming and full coverage are available on S+A, S+A HD, and ABS-CBN Channel 2.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />UPDATE: During the first half, Ateneo prevailed with 45 while La Salle scored 38.<br /><br />Ateneo is showing confidence to get the crown from the defending champions.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: Ateneo vs La Salle Finals Game 3 via livestream (video courtesy of ABS-CBN Sports - <a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/livestream/uaap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sports.abs-cbn.com/livestream/uaap</a>):</b><br /><br /><center><object data="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/livestream/uaap" height="900" width="100%"> <embed src=http://sports.abs-cbn.com/livestream/uaap width="100%" height="100%"> </embed> There's a problem on embedded video. Watch live stream on <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/livestream/uaap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ABS-CBN Sports portal</a>. </object></center><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

LIVE STREAM: Ateneo vs La Salle UAAP Season 80 Finals Game 3

MANILA, Philippines - The winner-take-all Game 3 of the UAAP Season 80 men's basketball finals between arch rivals Ateneo de Manila Univ...

PISTON cancels December 4 and 5 transport strike

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The scheduled nationwide transport strike on December 4 and 5 has been cancelled after the Transport group Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) heard the appeal of Senator Grace Poe.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtWqtLrrPO0E-xrhXt-IYN2_x1UXjIkzRJjmUxDoQYz8P34Rz0OvcqjEcGiOprrK73wRujA39s_mhlylp8GnVQiRULvlWvznjJbVYnMzGHhEsluQoM_oYrNRs8UvZM9y6UwmrnOXzEk7at/s1600/PISTON-cancels-december-4-5-transport-strike.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="PISTON cancels December 4 and 5 transport strike" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="387" data-original-width="713" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtWqtLrrPO0E-xrhXt-IYN2_x1UXjIkzRJjmUxDoQYz8P34Rz0OvcqjEcGiOprrK73wRujA39s_mhlylp8GnVQiRULvlWvznjJbVYnMzGHhEsluQoM_oYrNRs8UvZM9y6UwmrnOXzEk7at/s1600/PISTON-cancels-december-4-5-transport-strike.jpg" title="PISTON cancels December 4 and 5 transport strike" /></a></div><br />"We welcome the decision of Piston and No to Jeepney Phaseout Coalition to heed our appeal and call off their nationwide transport strike," Sen. Poe, Chair of the Committee on Public Services said in a statement.<br /><br />"Issues can be better discussed and resolved when sobriety and judiciousness are exercised, in pursuit of the highest public good," Poe added.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">We welcome the decision of Piston and No to Jeepney Phaseout Coalition to heed our appeal and call off their nationwide transport strike. <a href="https://t.co/biwV4POJr5" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/biwV4POJr5</a></div>— GRACE POE (@SenGracePOE) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenGracePOE/status/937155186321063936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">December 3, 2017</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">On Monday, I will file a resolution in order to conduct a hearing that will address these issues of PUV drivers and operators alike. Their problems are not theirs alone, but that of the entire nation that depends on the kind of public transportation they offer.</div>— GRACE POE (@SenGracePOE) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenGracePOE/status/936766993025208320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">December 2, 2017</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />In a press briefing, the militant group instead to voice out their concerns on the Senate hearing on Thursday, December 7.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />PISTON added the strike is being planned in January.<br /><br />The supposed disturbance in the transport sector had prompted the cancellation of classes on Monday. Several LGUs took back their announcement after the recent development (READ: <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/12/walang-pasok-class-suspensions-on-monday-december-4-2017.html" rel="nofollow">#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, December 4, 2017</a>).<br /><br />The groups are opposing the implementation of the government’s jeepney modernization program.<br /><br />Department of Transportation (DOTr) said that public utility vehicles (PUVs) that are more than 15 years old will be banned from the road, and will be replaced by vehicles with "low-carbon and low-emission technology."<br /><br />"The jeepney phase out is just one way for President Duterte to appeal himself to foreign and local capitalists. It has no other objective than for a few corporations to monopolize [the jeepney industry],” George San Mateo, PISTON’s national president said.<br /><br />Stop and Go Transport Coalition President Jun Magno said that drivers and operators could not shoulder the P1.6-million loan for new jeepney units and daily amortization of P800.<br /><br />The coalition proposed for the rehabilitation of old jeepneys instead of acquiring new units.<br /><br />In October, the militant groups led a two-day strike, which caused Malacañang to <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/walang-pasok-class-suspensions-on-monday-october-16-2017.html" rel="nofollow">suspend government work and classes nationwide</a>.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

PISTON cancels December 4 and 5 transport strike

MANILA, Philippines - The scheduled nationwide transport strike on December 4 and 5 has been cancelled after the Transport group Pinagkaisan...

List of Passers: November 2017 Philippine Bar Exam results release

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines — The November 2017 Philippine Bar Exam results are officially released online after the special en banc session in April to May 2018. Out of 6,750 law graduates who have completed the tests on the four Sundays of November 2017 (5, 12, 19 and 26), the full list of passers and topnotchers (top 10) who got at least 75 percent average grade will be announced by the Supreme Court (SC).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi64K21sxCMHNUa7AhRFpMW4Iupb2B63lGT4jwcSr3pZBtloijvxMa7s2tktCRbVGTGxPd3zniwgjkfzFpzKLA3B2GluBKYFG9mljamFeXSOIH3FHkDfph86Vha61v4eFDmCMMrX4g-cCLD/s1600/philippine-bar-exam-results-november-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="List of Passers: November 2017 Philippine Bar Exam results release" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="362" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi64K21sxCMHNUa7AhRFpMW4Iupb2B63lGT4jwcSr3pZBtloijvxMa7s2tktCRbVGTGxPd3zniwgjkfzFpzKLA3B2GluBKYFG9mljamFeXSOIH3FHkDfph86Vha61v4eFDmCMMrX4g-cCLD/s1600/philippine-bar-exam-results-november-2017.jpg" title="List of Passers: November 2017 Philippine Bar Exam results release" /></a></div><br />For the 116th bar exam, the SC Public Information Office (PIO) said: "7,227 were admitted to take but after first Sunday, only 6,759 remained and on the last two Sundays, there are only 6,750 examinees (still higher than 2016).<br /><br /><b>SUMMARY: 2017 BAR EXAM FULL RESULTS <i>(check back for the updates):</i></b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>A-G List of Passers: 2017 Philippine Bar Exam Results</li><li>H-O List of Passers: 2017 Philippine Bar Exam Results</li><li>P-Z List of Passers: 2017 Philippine Bar Exam Results</li><li>TOP 10 PASSERS: November 2017 Philippine Bar exams</li></ul><br />The statistics showed that 477 of the <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/11/list-of-examinees-7227-to-take-november-2017-philippine-bar-exam.html" rel="nofollow">7,227 admitted candidates</a> did not show up to complete the examinations.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />As a protocol, takers who did not proceed on succeeding exams are not required to explain their absence. In addition, SC has no way of knowing if the examinees fell ill or were simply overwhelmed by fear of the grueling tests.<br /><br /><b>COVERAGE OF EXAMINATIONS</b><br /><br />The 2017 bar exam was headed by Committee Chairman Associate Justice Lucas Bersamin and the eight (8) examiners for each bar subjects.<br /><br />The examinable subjects are: Political Law and Public International Law (15%), Labor and Social Legislation (10%), Civil Law (15%), Taxation (10%), Mercantile Law (15%), Criminal Law (10%), Remedial Law (20%) and Legal and Judicial Ethics (5%). <br /><br />Examinees were tasked to answer open-ended questions in long hand. Those questions, carefully selected by the committee, are formulated to test analytical ability, facility in expression in terms of written argument, comprehension of basic principles of law, and grasp of jurisprudence.<br /><br /><b>2017 BAR EXAM PASSING PERCENTAGE</b><br /><br />While a bar examinee is “deemed to have passed his examinations successfully if he/she has obtained a general average of 75%,” the SC en banc has always retained for itself (based on its authority to amend the Rules) the discretion to make adjustments, as it did in the 2012, 2013 and 2014 Bar Examinations to lower the bar exam passing percentage.<br /><br />In 2012, the Bar exam committee lowered the passing average to as low as 70%. In 2013 and 2014, the highest court lowered the passing grade to 73% in view of the structure of the results, the difficulty the candidates encountered with the MCQ portion of the exam, and in light of past precedents.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the standard passing grade of 75% was kept for the 2015 and 2016 examinations. Section 14, Rule 138 of Revised Rule of Court added that there should be no grade falling below 50% in any bar subject.<br /><br /><b>2017 BAR EXAM OFFICIAL RELEASE</b><br /><br />The results of the 2015 and 2016 were both released on the first week of May the following year (specifically both May 3).<br /><br />The Bar Examiners committee manually checked the test papers which caused the long waiting period of about five (5) months.<br /><br />While there's no announcement yet on the exact release of results, the Office of the Bar Confidant (OBC) is tasked to release the 2017 Official List of Successful Bar Examinees, expected anytime in April to May 2018.<br /><br />Traditionally, the full list of successful bar examinees will be flashed on a widescreen at the Supreme Court front yard and simultaneously be viewed at the official website of the high court.<br /><br /><b>2017 BAR EXAM UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS</b><br /><br />Prior to the official release of list of passers and topnotchers, reliable sources give some hints on the possible date of release of the results. Specifically, the Supreme Court and the personnel related to the administration of the bar exam are sharing information of the special en banc leading to the release of results mid-day of the schedule.<br /><br />Same with the previous examinations, The Summit Express will provide immediate and live updates on this page and our social media accounts in time for the announcement of results.<br /><br /><b>PHILIPPINE BAR EXAM OVERVIEW AND HISTORY</b><br /><br />The Philippine bar examinations, dubbed as the most prestigious professional licensure exam in the country for aspiring lawyers, is the only professional exam not handled by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). It is exclusively supervised by the Supreme Court.<br /><br />The SC conducts the Bar examinations pursuant to Article VIII, Section 5 of the Constitution which provides that it shall have the power to promulgate rules governing the admission to the practice of law.<br /><br />Some Filipino lawyers say the bar exam is tough because it is centralized on eight bar subjects, with the expected annual passing rate of 20% to 30%.<br /><br />Special en banc session for the 'decoding of bar exam results' is being done morning prior to the release of results. Decoding is the process where the SC orders the OBC to open the sealed envelopes with the names of the candidates who passed the exams.<br /><br />From 2000 to 2006, the Bar exam passing rate exceeds 30% three times (in 2001, 2004, and 2006). After that, the passing rates saw a decline, with the rate going as low as 20.26% in 2010.<br /><br />However, the following year, in 2011, the passing rate suddenly increased to more than 30 percent (31.95%). This was the year the SC introduced multiple-choice questions (MCQ) in the exams.<br /><br />For two years, results for MCQs weighed more (60 percent) than the results for essay questions (40 percent). But unlike in the 2011 results, the 2012 passing rate plummeted to a 12-year low of 17.76%.<br /><br />The following year, in 2013, the high court decided to change the Bar exam rules anew. This time, essay questions were made to weigh more (80 percent) than the MCQ (20 percent). That year, the passing rate recovered (22.18) but still far from the 30-percent mark in the early 2000s.<br /><br />The 2014 exam also resulted to a low passing rate of 18.82% while a big jump was saw in 2015 having 26.21% , the the sixth highest since 2001 which had a 32.89 percent.<br /><br />Last year, a record-breaking 59.06% passing rate was hit (3,747 out of 6,344 examinees). This was a historic high for at least 30 years. Reports said that 2016 Bar Chairman Justice Presbitero Velasco Jr was more "reasonable" as "points were given to answers, even if the positions taken may not exactly be the right answer."<br /><br />In an unprecedented turnout, all topnotchers in the in the last year's bar exam came from the provincial law schools, dominating the usual top performing NCR-based schools. University of San Carlos' Karen Mae Calam aced the bar with a rating of 89.05%.<br /><br /><b>Check out the Comparative Results for the Bar Examinations in the past 16 years <i>( statistics courtesy of OBC):</i></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}@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-baqh">Year</th>     <th class="tg-baqh">No. of Examinees</th>     <th class="tg-baqh">No. of Passers</th>     <th class="tg-baqh">Passing Rate</th>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-baqh">2016</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">3747</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">6344</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">59.06%</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-baqh">2015</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">6,605</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,731</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">26.21%</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-baqh">2014</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">5,984</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,126</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">18.82%</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-baqh">2013</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">5,292</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,174</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">22.18%</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-baqh">2012</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">5,343</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">949</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">17.76%</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-baqh">2011</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">5,987</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,913</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">31.95%</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-baqh">2010</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">4,847</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">982</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">20.26%</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-baqh">2009</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">5,903</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,451</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">24.58%</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-baqh">2008</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">6,364</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,310</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">20.58%</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-baqh">2007</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">5,626</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,289</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">22.91%</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-baqh">2006</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">6,187</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,893</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">30.60%</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-baqh">2005</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">5,607</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,526</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">27.22%</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-baqh">2004</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">5,249</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,659</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">31.61%</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-baqh">2003</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">5,349</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,108</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">20.71%</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-baqh">2002</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">4,659</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">917</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">19.68%</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-baqh">2001</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">3,849</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,266</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">32.89%</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-baqh">2000</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">4,698</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">979</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">20.84%</td>   </tr></tbody></table></div><br />Meanwhile, SC spokesman Theodore Te explained: <br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>“Each bar examination must be considered unique in itself when we look at the comparative statistics across the years. Unlike other licensure examinations which employ a standard set of questions and the same set of examiners across a period of time, the bar examinations for each year is practically a new exam because the composition of the Committee differs—from the Chair, who has absolute and sole discretion to choose the questions to be asked, to the eight examiners, who are the ones who correct the notebooks."</i></blockquote><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>So, when we look at a lower or higher percentage of passing for each year, it may be difficult to compare the two examinations as the questions are not the same, neither is the emphasis given by the Chair to particular topics; the appreciation of the answers, the point spread for each number during the checking by the examiners for each year will also differ.”</i></blockquote><br /><b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/11/list-of-passers-november-2016-philippine-bar-exam-results-release.html" rel="nofollow">FULL RESULTS: 2016 Philippine Bar Exams</a><br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

List of Passers: November 2017 Philippine Bar Exam results release

MANILA, Philippines — The November 2017 Philippine Bar Exam results are officially released online after the special en banc session in Apri...

Netizens react on Adamson Pep Squad’s win in the 2017 UAAP CDC

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The <b><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/12/adamson-pep-squad-wins-2017-cheerdance-competition-cdc.html" rel="nofollow">Adamson Pep Squad finally won the UAAP Cheerdance competition</a></b> and beat the National University (NU)’s winning streak on Saturday, December 2.<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/AVvXsEjNswhhpcw4Ql8AaWzqAJizmkjKUbo33lpF1Wr8w4hhFabPBWZ26EOZOae0RygAlIertUdUznXyAnqsFHpnbKsNgFBVBzkd_jZBUx0K8zYGvYVy4WjZpdDjFwjREQD_2RBOpdNHNcCc5MKs/s1600/adamson-pep-squad-champion.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Netizens react on Adamson Pep Squad’s win in the 2017 UAAP CDC" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="799" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNswhhpcw4Ql8AaWzqAJizmkjKUbo33lpF1Wr8w4hhFabPBWZ26EOZOae0RygAlIertUdUznXyAnqsFHpnbKsNgFBVBzkd_jZBUx0K8zYGvYVy4WjZpdDjFwjREQD_2RBOpdNHNcCc5MKs/s1600/adamson-pep-squad-champion.jpg" title="Netizens react on Adamson Pep Squad’s win in the 2017 UAAP CDC" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The winner of the 2017 UAAP Cheerdance Competition, the Adamson Pep Squad. Photo Credit: Twitter/MOA Arena</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The Soaring Falcon’s 80’s-inspired performance was very much applauded even before the announcement of the winners. Their stunts were flawlessly pulled off and the audience were in awe of their routine.<br /><br />The Twitterverse was filled with reactions about their win. Some already anticipated the win after Adamson placed second runner up last year. Many felt that it’s such a “sweet win” to see the underdogs go up the podium.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Here are some of the top reactions from celebrities, fans and supporters.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">What a competition! What a year it’s been and it’s just the first half! Congratulations Adamson, UST and UE!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 All-heart out there for all the teams. Thanks for watching <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UAAPCDC2017?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">#UAAPCDC2017</a>!</div>— Gretchen Ho (@gretchenho) <a href="https://twitter.com/gretchenho/status/936932479000121344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">December 2, 2017</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">Not NU. Not UP.<br /><br />But it's Adamson Pep Squad who won this season's Cheerdance Competition. Well done Falcons. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UAAPCDC2017?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">#UAAPCDC2017</a></div>— UAAP Updates (@SportsLivePH) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsLivePH/status/936905636675076099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">December 2, 2017</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">UP Pep Squad cheering and shouting for ADU, and so are the rest of the teams/crowd. That's what you get when you win convincingly. You win the trophy, and the hearts of everyone. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UAAPCDC2017?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">i#UAAPCDC2017</a></div>— Julius Lejarde k(@juliuslejarde) <a href="https://twitter.com/juliuslejarde/status/936906571577094145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">December 2, 2017</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">UE's happiness after winning the 2nd runner-up plum<br />UST's overwhelming reaction for 1st runner up <br />Adamson's historic championship with all people in the arena cheering for them. <br /><br />Humility at its finest. This is UAAP. Congratulations to all the competing athletes! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UAAPCDC2017?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">#UAAPCDC2017</a></div>— alexcerado (@alexcerado) <a href="https://twitter.com/alexcerado/status/936907913511104512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">December 2, 2017</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">I love it when underdogs prove that they can! Congratulations, Adamson University! A well-deserved win! Last year pa lang, fave ko na routine niyo. This year, you have leveled up! Soar even higher! 💙 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UAAPCDC2017?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">#UAAPCDC2017</a></div>— Your Lawyer Says (@YourLawyerSays) <a href="https://twitter.com/YourLawyerSays/status/936906921767874560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">December 2, 2017</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">People everywhere: It's gonna be UP or NU this year! <br />Adamson and UE: Not this year bitches<br /><br />We love when the underdog wins! Congrats to everyone! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UAAPCDC2017?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">#UAAPCDC2017</a></div>— The Diliman Fries (@kwentongupd) <a href="https://twitter.com/kwentongupd/status/936925057133064192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">December 2, 2017</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><div dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UAAPCDC2017?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">#UAAPCDC2017</a> in three parts: <br /><br />The good: UP and UST supporting and chanting for each other during their routines. UE was supportive of UP too.<br /><br />The bad: UP rejoicing on NU’s falls.<br /><br />The savage: Entire MOA Arena except a quiet NU crowd chanting Adamson before winner was announced.</div>— Nicole Latayan (@nikowl) <a href="https://twitter.com/nikowl/status/936922372564586498?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">December 2, 2017</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />So, that’s it for this year, let’s look forward to another exciting competition next year!<br /><br />Congratulations, Adamson University!<br /><br /><b>— Sally, The Summit Express</b></div>

Netizens react on Adamson Pep Squad’s win in the 2017 UAAP CDC

MANILA, Philippines - The Adamson Pep Squad finally won the UAAP Cheerdance competition and beat the National University (NU)’s winning str...

CHAMPION: Adamson Pep Squad wins 2017 Cheerdance Competition

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The Adamson University Pep Squad won the UAAP Season 80 Cheerdance Competition (CDC) held at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday, December 2, 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/AVvXsEjJ9eBm9vIHnl9Rk5wn76zOeV1OrEwtWFt_eUw3jQiT6mgthjoH2tsUWE_bnIgcpnMzlePRJJ_LJrqYcFryfH6KErEAvp8Oxyao_VOzANfSxGbnLizz2Uaxdkj4GLB_UJRYcEdQ5g6ltWeU/s1600/adamson-official1.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Adamson Pep Squad wins 2017 Cheerdance Competition" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="799" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ9eBm9vIHnl9Rk5wn76zOeV1OrEwtWFt_eUw3jQiT6mgthjoH2tsUWE_bnIgcpnMzlePRJJ_LJrqYcFryfH6KErEAvp8Oxyao_VOzANfSxGbnLizz2Uaxdkj4GLB_UJRYcEdQ5g6ltWeU/s1600/adamson-official1.jpg" title="Adamson Pep Squad wins 2017 Cheerdance Competition" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CONGRATULATIONS! Adamson University Pep Squad won their first UAAP cheerdance crown.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Adamson finally took home their first CDC title and joined the club of squads who have won the championship from the 23-year-old competition. Previous winners include the Far Eastern University (FEU) Cheering Squad, University of Santo Tomas (UST) Salinggawi Dance Troupe, University of the Philippines (UP) Pep Squad and National University (NU) Pep Squad.<br /><br />Adamson continued their climb atop the leaderboard after a pleasant surprise of a third-place finish a year ago. That put an end to their 15-year absence on the podium.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge_Fb_WRJKRypYtgcfEMTwmZfnBQpPoQPhUp6ZkL8zyujtgpzAAhWpOPEsQvHYsPRYKRXgiqd3UQf69tb10rMYs7WMqRXDo60pRVTxkVkbXAAcDdSEbkhWYutgbqbhhW6Ale3WlVDP99MF/s1600/adamson-official2.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Adamson Pep Squad winner cheerdance 2017" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="799" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge_Fb_WRJKRypYtgcfEMTwmZfnBQpPoQPhUp6ZkL8zyujtgpzAAhWpOPEsQvHYsPRYKRXgiqd3UQf69tb10rMYs7WMqRXDo60pRVTxkVkbXAAcDdSEbkhWYutgbqbhhW6Ale3WlVDP99MF/s1600/adamson-official2.jpg" title="Adamson Pep Squad winner cheerdance 2017" /></a></div><br />Adamson won with an overall score of 663.50 followed by the UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe and the University of the East (UE) Cheering Squad with 638.50 and 634.50 points.<br /><br />The San Marcelino-based squad received P 340,000 cash prize while the UST Dance Troupe and UE Cheering Squad took home P 200,000 and P 140,000, respectively.<br /><br />The Adamson Pep Squad impressed the judges with their dance back to the 80s performance.<br /><br />NU, the now-dethroned four-time champions, ended up in a tie for fourth-place with the FEU Cheering Squad with a score of 610.50.<br /><br />UP, the winningest team in UAAP CDC, ranked sixth with 575.50 points.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

CHAMPION: Adamson Pep Squad wins 2017 Cheerdance Competition

MANILA, Philippines - The Adamson University Pep Squad won the UAAP Season 80 Cheerdance Competition (CDC) held at the Mall of Asia Arena on...