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Bicol to expect heavy rains amidst threat of lahar, Mayon Volcano spews 143 lava collapses

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Mayon Volcano remains to be at PHIVOLCS alert level 3 for its “relatively high level of unrest as magma is at the crater and hazardous eruption can be expected within weeks or even days.”<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/AVvXsEjCfL98_Ye01bU6FopDdXinVXzJpagUOENaDn_bvYAcmcwUgKY3JH6cpISIxWmX5vuATOtEQ6sov22HuDucMTNYlxhdPS-hIVVWRc3xxhrFjM3NzDdBQ_8YRgyCPPhmPv716rgwS1msSuuk/s1600/mayon-volcano-january-17-2018-update.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mayon Volcano as of January 17, 2018" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCfL98_Ye01bU6FopDdXinVXzJpagUOENaDn_bvYAcmcwUgKY3JH6cpISIxWmX5vuATOtEQ6sov22HuDucMTNYlxhdPS-hIVVWRc3xxhrFjM3NzDdBQ_8YRgyCPPhmPv716rgwS1msSuuk/s1600/mayon-volcano-january-17-2018-update.jpg" title="Mayon Volcano as of January 17, 2018" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mayon Volcano as of January 17, 2018. Photo Courtesy: Facebook/John Hernandez</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) had recorded a total of 143 lava collapses and a tremor within 24 hours.<br /><br />The recorded lava collapse came after rockfall was noted along the front and margins of advancing lava and pyroclastic flows to Miisi, Matanag, and Buyuan Gullies.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />The authorities continue to warn the public to avoid entering the six (6) kilometer-radius Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) and the 7-km Extended Danger Zone (EDZ) on the southern flanks.<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/AVvXsEgMM7UFzWA3a4HnLey27hm2LByl40fskfEYNiGYvBdVQvWNp2K7L53oyUvqTVyOs4YmbfEWDWsokvKPdoKbzNZnZ6tn2Sm0aaAL6UI4c6UZHYq0tVnZZy9w7UIMgDZ4cZO1OLvkvGMKGd3b/s1600/mayon-spews-lava.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mayon continues to spew lava." border="0" class="img" data-original-height="479" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMM7UFzWA3a4HnLey27hm2LByl40fskfEYNiGYvBdVQvWNp2K7L53oyUvqTVyOs4YmbfEWDWsokvKPdoKbzNZnZ6tn2Sm0aaAL6UI4c6UZHYq0tVnZZy9w7UIMgDZ4cZO1OLvkvGMKGd3b/s1600/mayon-spews-lava.JPG" title="Mayon continues to spew lava." /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mayon continues to spew lava. Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Janeth Nobleza</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The state weather bureau PAGASA had also issued a warning that Bicolanos can expect occasional heavy rains today. They noted the danger that the rainwater may cause, “potentially dangerous mud flows or lahar would flow down the slopes of Mayon if the ash and debris it has been spewing since the weekend mixes with rainwater.”<br /><br />PAGASA already placed the Bicol areas of Albay, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Catanduanes, and Sorsogon under orange rain warning. It means that the areas may experience 1 to 2 hours of rains that could trigger possible floods and landslides.<br />Sources: <br /><br /><b>— Sally, The Summit Express</b></div>

Bicol to expect heavy rains amidst threat of lahar, Mayon Volcano spews 143 lava collapses

Mayon Volcano remains to be at PHIVOLCS alert level 3 for its “relatively high level of unrest as magma is at the crater and hazardous erupt...

Smart posts “clear leadership” vs Globe in LTE speeds nationwide - OpenSignal

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), the wireless communications and digital services subsidiary of PLDT, is increasing its lead in LTE (4G) speeds nationwide, according to the latest crowd-sourced data gathered by wireless coverage research firm OpenSignal.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuKaS0BVBOVJgT4XJ-LMwJTJAUz8JUDitGBcoagmp9CeXwUUwNUae68pZK9VPKn0uCrtD5GApyVxvYj-HCCHTQdX4wXIi0xrCScfMXuBC6YLnbMZzSWoAzuz7Jc5nyBb75N5FanhDESLnq/s1600/smart-globe-lte-signal-speed-report-2018.png" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Smart posts “clear leadership” vs Globe in LTE speeds nationwide - OpenSignal" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="423" data-original-width="757" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuKaS0BVBOVJgT4XJ-LMwJTJAUz8JUDitGBcoagmp9CeXwUUwNUae68pZK9VPKn0uCrtD5GApyVxvYj-HCCHTQdX4wXIi0xrCScfMXuBC6YLnbMZzSWoAzuz7Jc5nyBb75N5FanhDESLnq/s1600/smart-globe-lte-signal-speed-report-2018.png" title="Smart posts “clear leadership” vs Globe in LTE speeds nationwide - OpenSignal" /></a></div><br />In a report, Smart posted what it called “clear leadership” in LTE across the country, with nationwide average LTE download speeds of 11.7 Mbps (vs. 7.3 Mbps of Globe). The results covered the months of September to November.<br /><br />Smart also dominated all measured areas, with 13.2 Mbps in National Capital Region (NCR)/Metro Manila, 7.7 Mbps in the Visayas, and 12.1 Mbps in South Luzon, compared with Globe which, based on the results, registered speeds of 8.2 Mbps, 6.8 Mbps and 6.3 Mbps, respectively.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><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-amwm{font-weight:bold;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-amwm">Area</th>     <th class="tg-amwm">Smart (Mbps)</th>     <th class="tg-amwm">Globe (Mbps)</th>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-dzk6">NCR</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">13.2</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">8.2</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-baqh">South Luzon</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">12.1</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">6.3</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-dzk6">North Luzon</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">Not revealed</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">Not revealed</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-baqh">Visayas</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">7.7</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">6.8</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-dzk6">Mindanao</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">Not revealed</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">Not revealed</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-amwm">Average</td>     <td class="tg-amwm">11.7</td>     <td class="tg-amwm">7.3</td>   </tr></tbody></table></div><br />In terms of coverage, the latest results showed significant improvements in both 3G and LTE availability, with double-digit year-on-year improvements registered for LTE coverage in Metro Manila, Southern Luzon and the Visayas. Nationwide, Smart’s LTE availability improved from 35.86% in the January 2017 report to 58.07%, the report said.<br /><br />In parallel, Smart 3G coverage also improved across the areas measured, with nationwide 3G availability improving from 67.89% to 74.45%.<br /><br />The OpenSignal results were corroborated by recent internal tests, which showed better download speeds in Southern Luzon. Median download speeds of 18.5 Mbps were posted in Quezon province, while speeds of 17.1 Mbps were recorded in Batangas.<br /><br />In Metro Manila, recent internal tests in Parañaque, for example, recorded median LTE download speeds of 17.9 Mbps, while median download speeds of 27.6 Mbps were posted in Caloocan. In Taguig, Smart LTE posted median download speeds of 18.6 Mbps.<br /><br />LTE speeds in Cebu, meanwhile, averaged 24 Mbps, while LTE speeds in Davao were at 34 Mbps on average, also based on recent internal tests.<br /><br />Smart expects to fulfill ahead of schedule its commitment to the National Telecommunications Commission to cover over 90% of the country’s cities and municipalities with mobile broadband using LTE and 3G by 2019.<br /><br />LTE is the best technology to help bring fast, affordable, and reliable internet services to as many customers as possible.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

Smart posts “clear leadership” vs Globe in LTE speeds nationwide - OpenSignal

MANILA, Philippines - Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), the wireless communications and digital services subsidiary of PLDT, is increasing...

PHIVOLCS latest update on Mayon Volcano: Alert level 3

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - For the past 24 hours, Mayon Volcano’s eruptive activity has been characterized by “quiet lava effusion from a new summit lava dome, lava flow down the Miisi and Bonga Gullies and lava collapse events,” the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) - DOST announced in its 8:00 a.m. update on Tuesday, January 16.<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/AVvXsEiDJNBCVXxYA1EPznKpFA75-9RqmLrFrp_gUshTQJ5T_9Atq5bRw6m0XRTaN3xqJJZBEjLBFUuROuUltweBqTGTfWSYvyY2trVtd4a7ijpXLiPqMYt2RBP0OgPwdFsMCKRvoWg75jYTVHj0/s1600/mayon-alert-level3.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="PHIVOLCS latest update on Mayon Volcano: Alert level 3" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDJNBCVXxYA1EPznKpFA75-9RqmLrFrp_gUshTQJ5T_9Atq5bRw6m0XRTaN3xqJJZBEjLBFUuROuUltweBqTGTfWSYvyY2trVtd4a7ijpXLiPqMYt2RBP0OgPwdFsMCKRvoWg75jYTVHj0/s1600/mayon-alert-level3.JPG" title="PHIVOLCS latest update on Mayon Volcano: Alert level 3" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mayon Volcano in Albay is still at Alert Level 3. Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Jay Encijas Regala</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Tremors and lava fountaining have been noted. A total of 9 episodes of tremor, four of which accompanied short-duration lava fountaining, and 75 lava collapse events.<br /><br />As of 8:00 a.m on Tuesday, Mayon Volcano is still at alert level 3. It means that there is “relatively high level of unrest as magma is at the crater and hazardous eruption is possible within weeks or even days.”<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />The authorities continue to give a stern warning to the public to avoid entering 6 kilometer-radius Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) and the 7-km Extended Danger Zone (EDZ) on the southern flanks “due to the danger of rockfalls, landslides and sudden explosions or dome collapse that may generate hazardous volcanic flows.”<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/AVvXsEgMJ_BcBFpli3frxymKwE42N_3-7vT2qzDkWsnEVecePkCy48SZRm1UITk7iJTLcI58MM3fYehmIXYn92wgRE7cmurZvYK5UGhAIGHN-SvUOPIspUh5hzF42R8cLxuO6y9-dcpcT8BilNQx/s1600/mayon-update-01%25252F16.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="PHIVOLCS latest update on Mayon Volcano: Alert level 3" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMJ_BcBFpli3frxymKwE42N_3-7vT2qzDkWsnEVecePkCy48SZRm1UITk7iJTLcI58MM3fYehmIXYn92wgRE7cmurZvYK5UGhAIGHN-SvUOPIspUh5hzF42R8cLxuO6y9-dcpcT8BilNQx/s1600/mayon-update-01%25252F16.JPG" title="PHIVOLCS latest update on Mayon Volcano: Alert level 3" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Several warnings have been given to the public. Photo Courtesy: Facebook/ Kan Kan</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The public is also warned to be vigilant against pyroclastic density currents or “uson,” lahars and sediment-laden streamflows along channels.<br /><br />Aircrafts are also prohibited to fly close to the volcano’s summit as “ash from any sudden eruption” will be dangerous.<br /><br />Ash fall events may likely occur on the southwest side of the volcano.<br /><br />Watch the coverage of Mayon Volcano from PHIVOLCS-DOST Facebook page:<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="true" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="360" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FPHIVOLCS%2Fvideos%2F1422190644556496%2F&show_text=0&width=560" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="100%"></iframe></center><br /><b>— Sally, The Summit Express</b></div>

PHIVOLCS latest update on Mayon Volcano: Alert level 3

MANILA, Philippines - For the past 24 hours, Mayon Volcano’s eruptive activity has been characterized by “quiet lava effusion from a new sum...

VIRAL VIDEO: OFW bids tearful goodbye to her employer she served for 33 years

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) was spotted at the airport tearfully saying goodbye to her employer of 33 years.<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/AVvXsEhqow13zPQtxZ6vRQWxXPivqhVeITiM7brPI1ZUI2KSfwXVuLKK1tezcny5T8nlJ-H_J04kbTUSFguf5oVOywKdeYtibBKjkETmsTFpRmB7coxvWJK60F24cbBsziylTg7cpXcMwgcphRFQ/s1600/tearful-goodbye-ofw-viral-video.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="OFW bids tearful goodbye to her employer she served for 33 years" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="398" data-original-width="710" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqow13zPQtxZ6vRQWxXPivqhVeITiM7brPI1ZUI2KSfwXVuLKK1tezcny5T8nlJ-H_J04kbTUSFguf5oVOywKdeYtibBKjkETmsTFpRmB7coxvWJK60F24cbBsziylTg7cpXcMwgcphRFQ/s1600/tearful-goodbye-ofw-viral-video.jpg" title="OFW bids tearful goodbye to her employer she served for 33 years" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Screengrab from Facebook videos/Anthony Enriquez.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The heartwarming moment was captured by Anthony Enriquez and the touching videos had gone viral. The OFW worked in the Middle East and took care of her employer’s entire family from their children to their grandchildren. One by one, the family members hugged and thanked their beloved househelp. All of them were in tears as they said their final goodbyes to the woman who took great care of them for years.<br /><br />The OFW, now being assisted in a wheelchair also couldn’t help but be tearful as she thanked her employer who she had treated as family. She is now ready to go back home and be welcomed by the family she left for a long time.<br /><br />The story became viral because we often hear stories of abuses from our OFW in the Middle East. Heartwarming stories like this are rare that netizens couldn’t help but be impressed with the kindness of the employer and the dedication of the Filipina.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Just like any OFW who sacrifice so much to give their family a good life, this OFW is a true hero.<br /><br />Mabuhay ka, nanay!<br /><br /><center><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="773" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fanthony.enriquez.1612%2Fposts%2F159780804672318&width=500" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="500"></iframe></center><br /><b>— Sally, The Summit Express</b></div>

VIRAL VIDEO: OFW bids tearful goodbye to her employer she served for 33 years

MANILA, Philippines - An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) was spotted at the airport tearfully saying goodbye to her employer of 33 years. Scr...

RESULTS: October 2017 Superintendent, Inspector NAPOLCOM exam

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) on Monday, January 15, released partial results of promotional exam conducted on October 22, 2017 in designated schools in Metro Manila and other testing centers nationwide.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwzLSSRFo76M85A6BPKcGZEGWmKWojlw77m1cX2DLAFywE-c38Nck21Jy5jvvJwqZayep_R1dwOo8-Nmg4HfGVJH2SJtnwHm7T-g9tIVvRPC2tT7sKQfynwdvNQ2P_YhTQssyqIzP1jqiV/s1600/napolcom-exam-results-superintendent-inspector-october-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="RESULTS: October 2017 Superintendent, Inspector NAPOLCOM exam" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="715" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwzLSSRFo76M85A6BPKcGZEGWmKWojlw77m1cX2DLAFywE-c38Nck21Jy5jvvJwqZayep_R1dwOo8-Nmg4HfGVJH2SJtnwHm7T-g9tIVvRPC2tT7sKQfynwdvNQ2P_YhTQssyqIzP1jqiV/s1600/napolcom-exam-results-superintendent-inspector-october-2017.jpg" title="RESULTS: October 2017 Superintendent, Inspector NAPOLCOM exam" /></a></div><br />As the results for PNP Entrance, Police Officer (PO) and Senior Police Officer (SPO) categories have been announced, NAPOLCOM Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Atty. Rogelio T. Casurao said the list of passers of the Police Inspector and Police Superintendent exam categories shall be released soon.<br /><br />“The immediate release of the results of police exams is in consonance with the Commission’s commitment with the PNP and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to make the examination results in synch with the police recruitment process,” Casurao said.<br /><br /><b>NAPOLCOM EXAM RELATED RESULTS</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2018/01/full-results-october-2017-napolcom-exam-list-passers-top-20.html" rel="nofollow">Main Page</a></li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2018/01/senior-police-officer-spo-passers-napolcom-exam-result-october-2017.html" rel="nofollow">Senior Police Officer (SPO)</a></li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2018/01/police-officer-po-passers-october-2017-napolcom-exam-results.html" rel="nofollow">Police Officer (PO)</a></li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2018/01/pnp-entrance-passers-october-2017-napolcom-exam-results.html" rel="nofollow">Entrance Exam</a></li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2018/01/top-20-passers-october-2017-napolcom-exam-results.html" rel="nofollow">Top 20</a></li></ul><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>National Police Commission</b><br /><b>Superintendent</b><br />October 22, 2017<br /><br /><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Check back for the official list of passers...</span></i><br /><br /><b>National Police Commission</b><br /><b>Police Inspector</b><br />October 22, 2017<br /><br /><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Check back for the official list of passers...</span></i><br /><br />Takers may expect announcement of full results including the list of topnotchers in few weeks after the release of partial results.<br /><br />In the same period last year, the list of successful examinees for Inspector and Superintendent categories was announced within two weeks. A total of 240 or 20.05% of the 1,197 police examinees passed the tests.<br /><br />Examinees may also expect low passing rate in both exam categories as the Commission is doing continuous upgrading of standards on its police examinations in line with its sustained effort to professionalize the PNP by ensuring that only the most qualified PNP personnel are promoted in the police service.<br /><br />The list of successful examinees will be posted also at the 7th Floor, NAPOLCOM Central Office located at the DILG-NAPOLCOM Center, NAPOLCOM Bldg., EDSA Corner Quezon Avenue, West Triangle, Quezon City and in all 18 NAPOLCOM Regional Offices, and can be viewed at the NAPOLCOM website at www.napolcom.gov.ph.<br /><br />Individual report of rating will be mailed to all examinees. Verification of test results is being entertained at the NAPOLCOM central office and its regional offices nationwide.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

RESULTS: October 2017 Superintendent, Inspector NAPOLCOM exam

MANILA, Philippines - The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) on Monday, January 15, released partial results of promotional exam conducte...

SEC orders closure of online news site Rappler

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revokes license of online news site Rappler for alleged violation of foreign ownership restrictions, the company confirmed on Monday, January 15.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOiF5QiTieeeOw-qG4BEDb-5r-5gqr3zwOAi8isDPBooHT4r2MQpIVeTh0Ps5d6Y7Zl9LfVbG878mMk5EI_etuRcj4LTpD-L8eFHK54VhQclQLiT2X3xqcEeTcAMy47ncG6iqmNbz1rdPg/s1600/sec-decision-rappler.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="SEC orders closure of online news site Rappler" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="377" data-original-width="732" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOiF5QiTieeeOw-qG4BEDb-5r-5gqr3zwOAi8isDPBooHT4r2MQpIVeTh0Ps5d6Y7Zl9LfVbG878mMk5EI_etuRcj4LTpD-L8eFHK54VhQclQLiT2X3xqcEeTcAMy47ncG6iqmNbz1rdPg/s1600/sec-decision-rappler.jpg" title="SEC orders closure of online news site Rappler" /></a></div><br />SEC said Rappler violated constitutional restrictions on ownership and control of mass media entities because of funds coming Omidyar Network, a fund created by eBay founder and entrepreneur Pierre Omidyar.<br /><br />"(t)he ownership and management of mass media shall be limited to citizens of the Philippines, or to corporations, cooperatives or associations, wholly-owned and managed by such citizens," statement from SEC decision reads.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Here's the full 29-page document detailing the SEC decision:<br /><br /><center><iframe height="480" src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9Q9EdzVwr5bTVIxLXNZSWl2MjdwTTNuRmV4VVY3VGxRdEc4/preview" width="640"></iframe></center><br />Rappler meanwhile said the commission approved the deal with Omidyar in 2015.<br /><br />"What this means for you, and for us, is that the Commission is ordering us to close shop, to cease telling you stories, to stop speaking truth to power, and to let go of everything that we have built – and created – with you since 2012," the news site said in a statement.<br /><br />During the SONA of President Rodrigo Duterte in July last year, the highest official threatened to investigate the ownership of Rappler. The company has debunked the allegation and claimed that foreign investors, Omidyar Network and North Base Media, do not own Rappler.<br /><br /><b>Statement from Malacañang</b><br /><br />"The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) is empowered to determine the legality of corporations.<br /><br />"We respect the SEC decision that Rappler contravenes the strict requirements of the the law that the ownership and the management of mass media entities must be wholly-owned by Filipinos.<br /><br />"Rappler may wish to exhaust all available legal remedies until the decision becomes final."<br /><br /><b>Netizens react</b><br /><br />As the company asks to stand with them, supporters and followers pour their views on social media.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">To friends worrying if we're shutting down today – no, we aren't. This is not executory at the moment, and we're taking this to court. <br /><br />Thank you for supporting <a href="https://twitter.com/rapplerdotcom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">@rapplerdotcom</a>, for believing in what we stand for. <br /><br />For now, it's business as usual. Back to work.</div>— Marga Deona (@margadeona) <a href="https://twitter.com/margadeona/status/952802478625497088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">January 15, 2018</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">A sad day for democracy and press freedom. We at Rappler received the SEC’s kill order revoking our license to operate - the first of its kind in Philippine history. This is a clear, distinct attack on media by govt. We won’t allow it. <a href="https://t.co/fOjzA23OPC" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/fOjzA23OPC</a></div>— Natashya Gutierrez (@natashya_g) <a href="https://twitter.com/natashya_g/status/952794345094053888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">January 15, 2018</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">The revocation of Rappler's registration is pure harassment and a clear attack on press freedom. It is also Marcosian. It's a move straight out of the dictator's playbook. I urge the public and all media practitioners to defend press freedom & the right to speak truth to power.</div>— risa hontiveros (@risahontiveros) <a href="https://twitter.com/risahontiveros/status/952802729331539968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">January 15, 2018</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">Did foreigners invest in <a href="https://twitter.com/rapplerdotcom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">@rapplerdotcom</a>? Yes. Do foreigners own Rappler? No. <br /><br />Did the Marcoses invest in Duterte? YES. Who owns Duterte? It’s a shared ownership between the Marcoses and China.<br /><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IStandWithRappler?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">#IStandWithRappler</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeWillHoldTheLine?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">#WeWillHoldTheLine</a></div>— JR CASTILLO (@JRDCastillo24) <a href="https://twitter.com/JRDCastillo24/status/952799854492901382?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">January 15, 2018</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">Lots of love for Rappler online right now, and rightly so.</div>— Manuel L. Quezon III (@mlq3) <a href="https://twitter.com/mlq3/status/952801788473700352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">January 15, 2018</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />Tell us your thoughts on SEC decision to close Rappler.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

SEC orders closure of online news site Rappler

MANILA, Philippines - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revokes license of online news site Rappler for alleged violation of fore...

“Jesus is for all”: A homeless man was ‘denied’ communion at a Church in Malabon

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">A Catholic church in Malabon is under fire after a story of how one of its lay ministers “denied” communion to a homeless man went viral on Facebook.<br /><br />Netizen named Gani Triste expressed his disappointment on what he witnessed during a mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus in Tugatog, Malabon.<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/AVvXsEjZtZ1Kx23srwhpB9SCIgLiqEBQVRpQSDhIjbPhdZUbjhmCoq71agsdq3B8FZ4GwU5HaARZdGx0gYoMqceG2yTN4vWmpQ_Zlh6tr3ex_hyphenhyphenucgsdCwsIE6BLwjXIug5IxFXfAZMBfH8BJr7A/s1600/homeless-man-in-malabon-church.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="A homeless man was ‘denied’ communion at a Church in Malabon" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="528" data-original-width="1328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZtZ1Kx23srwhpB9SCIgLiqEBQVRpQSDhIjbPhdZUbjhmCoq71agsdq3B8FZ4GwU5HaARZdGx0gYoMqceG2yTN4vWmpQ_Zlh6tr3ex_hyphenhyphenucgsdCwsIE6BLwjXIug5IxFXfAZMBfH8BJr7A/s1600/homeless-man-in-malabon-church.JPG" title="A homeless man was ‘denied’ communion at a Church in Malabon" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This homeless man was allegedly denied receiving the communion at Sacred Heart of Jesus in Malabon. Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Gani Triste</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Triste explained that during the Holy Communion, a homeless man let everyone to fall in line ahead of him but was allegedly refused to be given the sacred host. He said, “This homeless man patiently waited to receive the holy communion, but when his time comes, he was neglected by the lay minister.” <br /><br />Triste felt so frustrated about witnessing the scene that he called the attention of the usher who simple replied, “‘Di namin siya napansin.”<br /><br />Triste reasoned that it was “very impossible because he fell in line and they saw him.”<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />After the mass, Triste still couldn’t let go of the seemingly bad feeling that he went up to the priest and told him about the incident. Triste was expecting for the Priest to be apologetic but was surprised when he nonchalantly answered, “Sabihin mo ‘wag sya magtatampo, next time dalawa ibibigay ko sa kanya.”<br /><br />The viral story caused the netizens to call out Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) for the seemingly insensitive remark of the priest and the alleged discrimination of the church towards the poor and needy. Triste captioned his post with the meaningful hashtags #notodiscrimination #Jesusisforall.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCxcsZNQoPZ3YgxgFr0FeeX9jS5Rdad_RZv6YFODdpwuZj9ImrDl_hp2qFyhVsG9496qktW37oyOIRLD6pVONaPvEB_p6ngsZVgGhw2D1WGa-ackihZtkXY4JTIQXlwSVeyjJrMLYsdOwL/s1600/discrimination-malabon-homeless-man.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="homeless man was ‘denied’ communion at a Church in Malabon" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="491" data-original-width="531" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCxcsZNQoPZ3YgxgFr0FeeX9jS5Rdad_RZv6YFODdpwuZj9ImrDl_hp2qFyhVsG9496qktW37oyOIRLD6pVONaPvEB_p6ngsZVgGhw2D1WGa-ackihZtkXY4JTIQXlwSVeyjJrMLYsdOwL/s1600/discrimination-malabon-homeless-man.JPG" title="homeless man was ‘denied’ communion at a Church in Malabon" /></a></div><br /><b>— Sally, The Summit Express</b></div>

“Jesus is for all”: A homeless man was ‘denied’ communion at a Church in Malabon

A Catholic church in Malabon is under fire after a story of how one of its lay ministers “denied” communion to a homeless man went viral on ...

Top 20 Passers: October 2017 NAPOLCOM exam results

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) on Monday, January 15, 2018 officially released the results (list of passers) for October 2017 PNP Entrace and promotional examinations. View on this page for the top 20 passers once announced expected anytime this month.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIzg0Pl9WkUapx3lmZ9KKvfKFCGb2Cdml5obhXRoNFSibgzVRuyBgnucthywBg-u99FZx39MiHY-986XqhYQ78HJp0BvyI9YNOE1Ry8kAoTZqYiFxO5ABRsK7MfJwEKZV0bUI0xgxH5_Oh/s1600/napolcom-exam-october-2017-top-20-topnotchers.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Top 20 Passers: October 2017 NAPOLCOM exam results" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="395" data-original-width="715" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIzg0Pl9WkUapx3lmZ9KKvfKFCGb2Cdml5obhXRoNFSibgzVRuyBgnucthywBg-u99FZx39MiHY-986XqhYQ78HJp0BvyI9YNOE1Ry8kAoTZqYiFxO5ABRsK7MfJwEKZV0bUI0xgxH5_Oh/s1600/napolcom-exam-october-2017-top-20-topnotchers.jpg" title="Top 20 Passers: October 2017 NAPOLCOM exam results" /></a></div><br />NAPOLCOM listed a total of 5,236 out of 29,691(17.63%) passers of the PNP Entrance Exam. 2,545 were the newly promoted Police Officers (PO) while 2,427 successfully hurdled the Senior Police Officer (SPO) exams.<br /><br /><b>NAPOLCOM Exam Related Results</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2018/01/full-results-october-2017-napolcom-exam-list-passers-top-20.html" rel="nofollow">Main Page</a></li><li>Superintendent</li><li>Police Inspector</li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2018/01/senior-police-officer-spo-passers-napolcom-exam-result-october-2017.html" rel="nofollow">Senior Police Officer (SPO)</a></li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2018/01/police-officer-po-passers-october-2017-napolcom-exam-results.html" rel="nofollow">Police Officer (PO)</a></li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2018/01/pnp-entrance-passers-october-2017-napolcom-exam-results.html" rel="nofollow">PNP Entrance</a></li></ul><br />The list of passers for the Superintendent and Police Officer are expected to be released in few weeks after the partial announcement of results for the NAPOLCOM exams. This will be the same case with the previous examinations.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>LIST OF TOPNOTCHERS FOR OCTOBER 22, 2017 NAPOLCOM EXAM </b><i>(check back for the updates):</i><br /><br /><b>TOP 20 PASSERS: Superintendent </b><br /><br /><b>TOP 20 PASSERS: Police Inspector</b><br /><br /><b>TOP 20 PASSERS: Senior Police Officer</b><br /><br /><b>TOP 20 PASSERS: Police Officer</b><br /><br /><b>TOP 20 PASSERS: PNP Entrance</b><br /><br />“The immediate release of the results of police exams is in consonance with the Commission’s commitment with the PNP and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to make the examination results in synch with the police recruitment process,” NAPOLCOM Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Atty. Rogelio T. Casurao said.<br /><br />Atty. Casurao added that the list of successful examinees will be posted at the NAPOLCOM central office located at the DILG-NAPOLCOM Center, NAPOLCOM Bldg., Edsa Corner Quezon Avenue, West Triangle, Quezon City, and can be viewed at the NAPOLCOM website at www.napolcom.gov.ph.<br /><br />Individual reports of rating will be mailed to all examinees. Verification of test results will be entertained at the NAPOLCOM central office and its regional offices nationwide.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

Top 20 Passers: October 2017 NAPOLCOM exam results

MANILA, Philippines - The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) on Monday, January 15, 2018 officially released the results (list of passers...

ABL: Alab Pilipinas crushes Mono Vampire Thailand

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Tanduay Alab Pilipinas bounced back big time after a sorry loss against Singapore Slingers few of days ago as the Filipinos torched the Mono Vampire Basketball Club, 114-87 in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) on Sunday, January 14, 2018 in Bangkok City Thailand.<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/AVvXsEjzyYkOym3btpNNOT8zyVxcgIquMsUNGEz7WcdiGEN5zou09QEpWwWjpsWjxTtTdVELP8EGI1PZFA2HbbdmkmcbRDa8ImzQRNsMrSTss3jXWUnjL2LyXomlhyphenhyphenLyIPWrqbb2C8HraArDayJl/s1600/Justin-Brownlee-Abl.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Alab Pilipinas crushes Mono Vampire Thailand" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="423" data-original-width="635" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzyYkOym3btpNNOT8zyVxcgIquMsUNGEz7WcdiGEN5zou09QEpWwWjpsWjxTtTdVELP8EGI1PZFA2HbbdmkmcbRDa8ImzQRNsMrSTss3jXWUnjL2LyXomlhyphenhyphenLyIPWrqbb2C8HraArDayJl/s1600/Justin-Brownlee-Abl.jpg" title="Alab Pilipinas crushes Mono Vampire Thailand" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Justin Brownlee exploded for 29 points to lead Alab Pilipinas in a win against Mono Vampire Thailand. Photo Credit: Asean Basketball League</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Mono Vampire is not an easy task for Alab to accomplish, as the Thai Basketball team has Samuel Deguara, a 7’4” center who can make life harder for Filipino cagers especially under the basket.<br /><br />With Deguara on Mono Vampire, Coach Jimmy Alapag had to tweak his starters to match the height advantage of the Thai Team. <br /><br />Coach Alapag tapped the seldomly used Rico Maierhofer to man the middle. Maierhofer savored the rare opportunity that his coach game him and paid him back with 5 points and a block on Deguara. Alab had the advantage early on with a 20-11 scoring run.<br /><br />Mono Vampire caught-up with Alab led by former UE Red Warrior Paul Zamar and Fil-Am Jason Brickman who became a real threat on both offensive and defensive sides that worried Coach Alapag.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Despite the Thai-run, Philippines managed to get back and ended the opening period with a 10-point, 32-22 lead.<br /><br />Justin Brownlee and Josh Urbiztondo bumped-up the lead to 16 as Alab started the 2nd quarter but Ex-Barako Bull import Mike Singletary retaliated to cut the numbers down.<br /><br />Thailand may have a giant on the floor all the time, but surprisingly, Philippines outrebounded Mono Vampire and converted them into second-chance points to blow the lead to its largest at 18 before the 2nd quarter expired.<br /><br />Tanduay Alab Pilipinas held on to its lead, 54-37 after the first 20 minutes of the ballgame.<br /><br />Thailand was firing back at Philippines come 3rd quarter. The only problem was: the locals were not contributing. In contrast, Tanduay Alab’s guards, Josh Urbiztondo and Bobby Ray Parks Jr. were in full blast in supporting the tenacity of Renaldo Balkman and Justin Brownlee.<br /><br />Justin Brownlee was too quiet in the 1st half. But he got back on his feet and dropped significant digits in the third to help Alab posted a 20-point lead.<br /><br />Bobby Ray Parks Jr. also tallied his 19th point of the game from the outside with 3 more minutes remaining in the 3rd quarter. With that trey, Parks Jr. surpassed his 16th-point game performance versus Slingers.<br /><br />Outstanding penultimate quarter for Philippines as the nationals escalated their lead, 88-62.<br /><br />Justin Brownlee was simply unstoppable in the 2nd half. Brownlee turned into a scoring machine who got his points from both the inside and the outside to help Philippines reached the century mark.<br /><br />With 4 minutes remaining in the game, Alab’s advantage had ballooned to 32 points. Coach Jimmy Alapag opted to rest his gunners and sent his 3rd unit in to finish the game.<br /><br />PBA Veteran Dondon Hontiveros led the crew as Alab closed out the game, 114-87 and posted Philippines’ 4th win together with 4 losses.<br /><br />Alab Pilipinas will face CLS Knights next on January 20.<br /><br /><b>— Joey Boy Capos, The Summit Express</b></div>

ABL: Alab Pilipinas crushes Mono Vampire Thailand

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VIDEO: Jonacris Bandillo wows with billiard tricks on 'Pilipinas Got Talent'

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Pinoy trick shot master from Laguna wowed the judges and viewers of Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) Season 6 on Sunday, January 14, 2018.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW8a9Fa2DF0OHJ8qF6RFptkkjt0WSPojbsddZ5uQNkRqhKsBLOGgbYOFaVsw0AkDUeAyah7Hs4nxNcHG14UC4ukD9e2_fhp9c3zBAs1wrYcdIUtR5ECfQzNdLXARNqcKXNEgcQ12VVqroG/s1600/pgt-2018-Jonacris+Bandillo.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Jonacris Bandillo wows with billiards tricks on PGT" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="419" data-original-width="701" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW8a9Fa2DF0OHJ8qF6RFptkkjt0WSPojbsddZ5uQNkRqhKsBLOGgbYOFaVsw0AkDUeAyah7Hs4nxNcHG14UC4ukD9e2_fhp9c3zBAs1wrYcdIUtR5ECfQzNdLXARNqcKXNEgcQ12VVqroG/s1600/pgt-2018-Jonacris+Bandillo.JPG" title="Jonacris Bandillo wows with billiards tricks on PGT" /></a></div><br />Jonacris Bandillo, 33, completed and successfully executed his eight billiards tricks.<br /><br />The judges composed of comedian Vice Ganda, veteran actor Robin Padilla, actress Angel Locsin and big boss Freddie M. Garcia (FMG) were amazed on his performance.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />"Swerte kasi araw mo eto. Ang husay mo kasi hindi ka sumablay," Vice Ganda expressed.<br /><br />Bandillo's performance got four yeses from the judges.<br /><br />Watch Jonacris Bandillo PGT 2018 performance here (video courtesy of ABS-CBN):<br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/W6SEm9ayS5c" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br />Pilipinas Got Talent is based on the Got Talent franchise, a British TV format conceived and owned by Simon Cowell's SYCO company.<br /><br />Hosted by Billy Crawford and Toni Gonzaga, PGT Season 6 airs Saturdays after "Home Sweetie Home" and Sundays after "Wansapanataym" on ABS-CBN.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

VIDEO: Jonacris Bandillo wows with billiard tricks on 'Pilipinas Got Talent'

MANILA, Philippines - Pinoy trick shot master from Laguna wowed the judges and viewers of Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) Season 6 on Sunday, Jan...

VIDEO: Tribu Burulakaw gives blazing performance on Pilipinas Got Talent PGT 2018

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The synchronized fire dance of Tribu Burulakaw stunned the judges and viewers of Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) Season 6 on Sunday, January 14, 2018.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeiW_ld5AfNgLEPtfth4TIvkjKRm1ya-L9AwLFQhjQ92bHdtt0DV4Vl0l-tdRvC5GQ7Id9mY_tmvX0nlFMRAiUPPA5kKKCG62x_4H5ms19TFqGMrSCSrIi0WckzoiQoEiKaf01ceGSCkOI/s1600/pgt-tribu-burulakaw.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tribu Burulakaw gives blazing performance on Pilipinas Got Talent PGT 2018" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="455" data-original-width="765" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeiW_ld5AfNgLEPtfth4TIvkjKRm1ya-L9AwLFQhjQ92bHdtt0DV4Vl0l-tdRvC5GQ7Id9mY_tmvX0nlFMRAiUPPA5kKKCG62x_4H5ms19TFqGMrSCSrIi0WckzoiQoEiKaf01ceGSCkOI/s1600/pgt-tribu-burulakaw.JPG" title="Tribu Burulakaw gives blazing performance on Pilipinas Got Talent PGT 2018" /></a></div><br />"Magagaling kayo kasi walang nagkakatamaan, precise lahat," judge Robin Padilla said.<br /><br />"Nakita ko ang costume ninyo. Ginulat nyo ako, napakaganda talaga," Freddie M. Garcia (FMG) expressed.<br /><br />"Nakakabelieved kasi ang linis ng performance. Ang ganda ng full shot," judge Angel Locsin commented.<br /><br />"Yung performance niyo parang mukha ko, ang ganda," Vice Ganda said.<br /><br />The group, composed of 76 dancers from Iloilo, received four yeses from the judges.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Watch Tribu Burulakaw PGT 2018 performance here (video courtesy of ABS-CBN):<br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8Q81gJVjpiU" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br />Pilipinas Got Talent is based on the Got Talent franchise, a British TV format conceived and owned by Simon Cowell's SYCO company.<br /><br />Hosted by Billy Crawford and Toni Gonzaga, PGT Season 6 airs Saturdays after "Home Sweetie Home" and Sundays after "Wansapanataym" on ABS-CBN.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

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Senior Police Officer SPO Passers: October 2017 NAPOLCOM Exam Result

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) released result of October 2017 promotional examinations, which include the list of passers for Senior Police Officer (SPO) exams, expected anytime this January 2018.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-_Zxu6CDE0uqZHB4EadA1pFub3AY5_lOnUrQZcWt1o3KVz-P4tRwSrawHCWriYB5GZ85yQ0P0BVRyk6jJhK9NGQQ-3mqbByWtbEFySf30iqSpacv3Vg8f9br3qS3JHjrFTpJ_uOIcg_ME/s1600/napolcom-exam-results-october-2017-senior-police-officer-spo.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Senior Police Officer SPO Passers: October 2017 NAPOLCOM Exam Results" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="393" data-original-width="716" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-_Zxu6CDE0uqZHB4EadA1pFub3AY5_lOnUrQZcWt1o3KVz-P4tRwSrawHCWriYB5GZ85yQ0P0BVRyk6jJhK9NGQQ-3mqbByWtbEFySf30iqSpacv3Vg8f9br3qS3JHjrFTpJ_uOIcg_ME/s1600/napolcom-exam-results-october-2017-senior-police-officer-spo.jpg" title="Senior Police Officer SPO Passers: October 2017 NAPOLCOM Exam Results" /></a></div><br />The second NAPOLCOM exam last year was administered on October 22, in several testing centers nationwide.<br /><br />NAPOLCOM Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Atty. Rogelio T. Casurao said 14,311 hopefuls (32.52%) tried to hurdle the promotional test categories.<br /><br />The exam also covers qualifications for Police Officer 1, 2 and 3; Police Inspector (for Inspector and Senior Inspector); and Police Superintendent (for Chief Inspector and Superintendent).<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>OCTOBER 2017 NAPOLCOM EXAM RESULT SUMMARY</b><br /><ul><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2018/01/full-results-october-2017-napolcom-exam-list-passers-top-20.html" rel="nofollow">Main Page</a></li><li>Superintendent</li><li>Police Inspector</li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2018/01/police-officer-po-passers-october-2017-napolcom-exam-results.html" rel="nofollow">Police Officer (PO)</a></li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2018/01/pnp-entrance-passers-october-2017-napolcom-exam-results.html" rel="nofollow">PNP Entrance</a></li><li>Top 20</li></ul><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>National Police Commission</b></div><b>Senior Police Officer (SPO)</b><br />October 22, 2017<br /><br /><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Updating for the official list of passers...check back for the results.</span></i><br /><br />The three-hour entrance examination consists of general information, police administration and operations, and police customs and tradition/values and ethical standards.<br /><br />Promotional Examinations are open exclusively to all qualified uniformed members of the PNP who meet the minimum qualification standards for examination in terms of rank and eligibility.<br /><br />Aside from the Promotional exams, the commission also conducted entrance tests for the aspiring cops.<br /><br />Takers may also check the list of successful examinees at the NAPOLCOM central office located at the DILG-NAPOLCOM Center, NAPOLCOM Bldg., Edsa Corner Quezon Avenue, West Triangle, Quezon City, and at the NAPOLCOM website at www.napolcom.gov.ph.<br /><br />Individual reports of rating will be mailed to all examinees. Verification of test results will be entertained at the NAPOLCOM central office and its regional offices nationwide.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

Senior Police Officer SPO Passers: October 2017 NAPOLCOM Exam Result

MANILA, Philippines - The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) released result of October 2017 promotional examinations, which include the ...

#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, January 15, 2018

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Classes are suspended in some areas on Monday, January 15, 2018 due to the inclement weather brought by the Tail-End of a Cold Front.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEintYrwV_UhoR99Mr4T0oj-keF-_4bDP4wypSuypKqodCXXqPvqkvr2kneNpeIwg4DKiLqavPEKItZMX9VzLPFmduHmcF8HbQADLTOcG3Z-XWQp8vqx_HLE6jmwKHzimLA-F0_bbJuDPs3V/s1600/walang-pasok-january-15-2018.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, January 15, 2018" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="386" data-original-width="715" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEintYrwV_UhoR99Mr4T0oj-keF-_4bDP4wypSuypKqodCXXqPvqkvr2kneNpeIwg4DKiLqavPEKItZMX9VzLPFmduHmcF8HbQADLTOcG3Z-XWQp8vqx_HLE6jmwKHzimLA-F0_bbJuDPs3V/s1600/walang-pasok-january-15-2018.jpg" title="#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, January 15, 2018" /></a></div><br />Mayor Cristina Gonzalez Romualdez signed an Executive Order for the temporary suspension of classes in all levels, public and private schools, in Tacloban City citing security and safety of the students.<br /><br />The announcement is in relation to the issued heavy rainfall warning of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC)over Visayas. Possible landslides and flashfloods in Tacloban are also forecasted.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><center><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="613" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D1521618614623934%26set%3Da.120926561359820.21267.100003274296315%26type%3D3&width=500" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="500"></iframe></center><br />A public advisory was also released for the force evacuation of families near the landslide prone areas. On Saturday, Romualdez said a body was recovered while three are still missing after several houses were buried due to landslides. Search, rescue and recovery operations continue.<br /><br /><b>WALANG PASOK: Here's the updated list of class suspensions for Monday, January 15, 2018</b><i> (refresh page for the updates):</i><br /><br /><b>Tacloban City</b> - all levels, public and private schools<br /><br /><i>Note: This is a developing story. Keep locked for the updates. Help us crowdsource class suspension announcements by tweeting @mysummitexpress.</i><br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on Monday, January 15, 2018

MANILA, Philippines - Classes are suspended in some areas on Monday, January 15, 2018 due to the inclement weather brought by the Tail-End o...

Police Officer PO Passers: October 2017 NAPOLCOM Exam Results

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) announces results of October 2017 promotional examinations, which include the list of passers for Police Officer (PO) exams.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSTtfQB3l4bSnfQ7Ikd4gtv4jgcZ1_erDgF66y4saTI541v9dRM23JehyphenhyphenYj-4nLgXZH6Z5aXiR9irS58FteI4JVdKvaf-he_Q5TcEEHx9iErzgZxNjfYR4USOMzUbnvNLKQ0O1KjI6vyIl/s1600/napolcom-exam-results-october-2017-police-officer-po.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Police Officer PO Passers: October 2017 NAPOLCOM Exam Results" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="393" data-original-width="713" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSTtfQB3l4bSnfQ7Ikd4gtv4jgcZ1_erDgF66y4saTI541v9dRM23JehyphenhyphenYj-4nLgXZH6Z5aXiR9irS58FteI4JVdKvaf-he_Q5TcEEHx9iErzgZxNjfYR4USOMzUbnvNLKQ0O1KjI6vyIl/s1600/napolcom-exam-results-october-2017-police-officer-po.jpg" title="Police Officer PO Passers: October 2017 NAPOLCOM Exam Results" /></a></div><br />The second NAPOLCOM exam for 2017 was administered on Sunday, October 22, in several testing centers nationwide.<br /><br />NAPOLCOM Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Atty. Rogelio T. Casurao said 14,311 hopefuls tried to hurdle the promotional test categories.<br /><br />The exam also covers qualifications for Senior Police Officer (for SPO1 to SPO4); Police Inspector (for Inspector and Senior Inspector); and Police Superintendent (for Chief Inspector and Superintendent).<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>NAPOLCOM EXAM RESULTS SUMMARY</b><br /><ul><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2018/01/full-results-october-2017-napolcom-exam-list-passers-top-20.html" rel="nofollow">Main Page</a></li><li>Superintendent</li><li>Police Inspector</li><li>Senior Police Officer (SPO)</li><li>Police Officer (PO)</li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2018/01/pnp-entrance-passers-october-2017-napolcom-exam-results.html" rel="nofollow">PNP Entrance</a></li><li>Top 20</li></ul><br /><b>National Police Commission</b><br /><b>Police Officer (PO)</b><br />October 22, 2017<br /><br /><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Updating for the official list of passers...check back for the results.</span></i><br /><br />The three-hour entrance examination consists of general information, police administration and operations, and police customs and tradition/values and ethical standards.<br /><br />Promotional Examinations are open exclusively to all qualified uniformed members of the PNP who meet the minimum qualification standards for examination in terms of rank and eligibility.<br /><br />Aside from the Promotional exams, the commission also conducted entrance tests for the aspiring cops.<br /><br />Takers may also check the list of successful examinees at the NAPOLCOM central office located at the DILG-NAPOLCOM Center, NAPOLCOM Bldg., Edsa Corner Quezon Avenue, West Triangle, Quezon City, and at the NAPOLCOM website at www.napolcom.gov.ph.<br /><br />Individual reports of rating will be mailed to all examinees. Verification of test results will be entertained at the NAPOLCOM central office and its regional offices nationwide.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

Police Officer PO Passers: October 2017 NAPOLCOM Exam Results

MANILA, Philippines - The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) announces results of October 2017 promotional examinations, which include th...

PNP Entrance Passers: October 2017 NAPOLCOM Exam Results

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) released results, to include the list of passers, of the October 2017 Philippine National Police (PNP) Entrance Exam. The successful examinees out of 29,691 takers will be posted here once available online expected anytime in January 2018.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfXG9Zd0Ubhm6w17NSwpCzzzW36ahhtXJibogaJo2TjHMr7oMJKzhrevi7b3baS8V5Ki2GZedzTRbg_zCEHbXw6jS8NEWDM6BWS_oCQkP5-1Te_s3PiY8mv7gIs3UquNVbbmt7gm5UsKPv/s1600/napolcom-exam-results-pnp-entrance-exam.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="PNP Entrance Passers: October 2017 NAPOLCOM Exam Results" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="395" data-original-width="714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfXG9Zd0Ubhm6w17NSwpCzzzW36ahhtXJibogaJo2TjHMr7oMJKzhrevi7b3baS8V5Ki2GZedzTRbg_zCEHbXw6jS8NEWDM6BWS_oCQkP5-1Te_s3PiY8mv7gIs3UquNVbbmt7gm5UsKPv/s1600/napolcom-exam-results-pnp-entrance-exam.jpg" title="PNP Entrance Passers: October 2017 NAPOLCOM Exam Results" /></a></div><br />The second NAPOLCOM exam last year was administered on Sunday, October 22, in several testing centers nationwide.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>NAPOLCOM EXAM RELATED RESULTS</b><br /><ul><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2018/01/full-results-october-2017-napolcom-exam-list-passers-top-20.html" rel="nofollow">Main Page</a></li><li>Superintendent</li><li>Police Inspector</li><li>Senior Police Officer (SPO)</li><li>Police Officer (PO)</li><li>Top 20</li></ul><br /><b>National Police Commission</b><br /><b>PNP Entrance</b><br />October 22, 2017<br /><br /><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Updating for the official list of passers...check back for the results.</span></i><br /><br />The three-hour entrance examination consists of objective-type and multiple choice items on general information, verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning and logical reasoning.<br /><br />Examination is open to all Filipino citizens who are not more than 30 years old, bachelor’s degree holder, and 1.57 meters (female) and 1.62 meters (male) in height.<br /><br />Aside from the PNP Entrance Exam, the commission also conducted exams for the police promotional categories: Superintendent, Police Inspector, Senior Police Officer (SPO) and Police Officer (PO).<br /><br />Examinees may also check the list of successful examinees at the NAPOLCOM central office located at the DILG-NAPOLCOM Center, NAPOLCOM Bldg., Edsa Corner Quezon Avenue, West Triangle, Quezon City, and at the NAPOLCOM website at www.napolcom.gov.ph.<br /><br />Individual reports of rating will be mailed to all examinees. Verification of test results will be entertained at the NAPOLCOM central office and its regional offices nationwide.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

PNP Entrance Passers: October 2017 NAPOLCOM Exam Results

MANILA, Philippines - The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) released results, to include the list of passers, of the October 2017 Philip...