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Tough Mudder lands in the Philippines

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Tough Mudder, the world's best mud run, has arrived in the country!<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/AVvXsEia61HYs44wq0MgqzCky8gneT5RTE0pwM2CDNZmEsL4y6UfNQTG5JcCl1U8oMIY65fa6N8qYEz0r1fe1RDGPLSgw7RfNJXiCnAWhYl4pnjD_7AxnDqr3R6MLwMR1SndGC2O5ewbYo6vxS8s/s1600/Tough-Mudder-LondonWest16-Saturday-135_preview.jpeg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tough Mudder arrives in the Philippines" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia61HYs44wq0MgqzCky8gneT5RTE0pwM2CDNZmEsL4y6UfNQTG5JcCl1U8oMIY65fa6N8qYEz0r1fe1RDGPLSgw7RfNJXiCnAWhYl4pnjD_7AxnDqr3R6MLwMR1SndGC2O5ewbYo6vxS8s/s1600/Tough-Mudder-LondonWest16-Saturday-135_preview.jpeg" title="Tough Mudder arrives in the Philippines" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First Tough Mudder in the Philippines is scheduled this July 2018</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Sport and active lifestyle brand Tough Mudder, Inc. and sports agency Proactive Sports Management partnered to bring the world’s leading obstacle course event for the Filipinos. The announcement was made during the official launch on Saturday, January 27, at the Shangri-La at the Fort in Bonifacio Global City.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Beckvs5lGf1/" data-instgrm-version="8" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Beckvs5lGf1/" rel="nofollow" style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">ATM: UK's Tough Mudder Media Launch. #toughmudder</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mysummitexpress/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" target="_blank"> The Summit Express</a> (@mysummitexpress) on <time datetime="2018-01-27T08:37:53+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Jan 27, 2018 at 12:37am PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><br />The inaugural Philippine’s Tough Mudder Event Weekend will take place in July, followed by another event in November 2018.  Both events will feature Tough Mudder’s signature obstacles. <br /><br />“This is the first time that Tough Mudder will be in the Philippines, and Tough Mudder is not just about being tough, it is also about teamwork and determination,” said Proactive COO Justine Cordero.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />This new licensee follows the success of Tough Mudder’s licensed events – hosted to date in Mexico, Bali, Ireland, United Arab Emirates, and Australia. It will provide access to events for active lifestyle individuals living or visiting the Philippines seeking the challenge, camaraderie and thrills that only a Tough Mudder experience can offer.<br /><br />“Tough Mudder events have united millions seeking a more engaging, communal form of active lifestyle.  We are excited to partner with Proactive Sports Management, who have a proven track record for success for athletic events in the Philippines, to ensure locals and tourists alike will have the same unparalleled experience that has made Tough Mudder the must-do event for OCR enthusiasts and weekend warriors alike,” said Will Dean, CEO and Co-Founder, Tough Mudder.    <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/AVvXsEgQ_4Iuq56IGREVa37EyrSJS92Y14pyseWnF23302EOynuQ9c027NAJC9Tn1qZanRjSJ_FayCzUFoYqbzT9_vlMEJUIfTnyJXgR3QupEIxn_D5wlB8Ewb44MdUL2x1IbOsPoxyGOgLMR9ZH/s1600/Tough-mudder-londo.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tough Mudder London." border="0" class="img" data-original-height="609" data-original-width="922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ_4Iuq56IGREVa37EyrSJS92Y14pyseWnF23302EOynuQ9c027NAJC9Tn1qZanRjSJ_FayCzUFoYqbzT9_vlMEJUIfTnyJXgR3QupEIxn_D5wlB8Ewb44MdUL2x1IbOsPoxyGOgLMR9ZH/s1600/Tough-mudder-londo.JPG" title="Tough Mudder London." /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tough Mudder London.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />With more than 3 million participants to date across five continents, Tough Mudder has offerings ranging from accessible yet rewarding challenges, such as the Tough Mudder 5K and Tough Mudder Half (five-mile event excluding fire, ice and electricity), to competitive events, such as Tough Mudder X (the toughest mile on the planet) and World’s Toughest Mudder (24-hour endurance event). <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/AVvXsEiIsf9cYzh2yBbIVXQZAQO7KQbOwv94KBbkZZwl77suEfNC1ctL2x3mwLco4Uv5uhQWS72Q__t5o1Bg9iwgdzlTC8JHu3eSlrF0dg9D0fnpteDVtmttRUTIqKglR-znKz6wfJxVYZ-anEhW/s1600/tough-mudder-london-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tough Mudder London." border="0" class="img" data-original-height="421" data-original-width="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIsf9cYzh2yBbIVXQZAQO7KQbOwv94KBbkZZwl77suEfNC1ctL2x3mwLco4Uv5uhQWS72Q__t5o1Bg9iwgdzlTC8JHu3eSlrF0dg9D0fnpteDVtmttRUTIqKglR-znKz6wfJxVYZ-anEhW/s1600/tough-mudder-london-2.JPG" title="Tough Mudder London." /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tough Mudder London.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />This year, Tough Mudder, Inc. and its licensees will host an unprecedented 150+ events across nearly a dozen countries, such as the United States, The United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, United Arab Emirates, Canada and two new countries, South Africa and Oman, welcoming participants worldwide into a global community that lives courage, personal accomplishment, teamwork and fun.<br /><br />Registration for Tough Mudder in the Philippines is ongoing, for more information, check out Facebook/ToughMudderPhilippines.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

Tough Mudder lands in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines - Tough Mudder, the world's best mud run, has arrived in the country! First Tough Mudder in the Philippines is sched...

VIDEO: Lolo Pedro dances like a pro, shocks judges on PGT 2018

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Despite his age, Lolo Pedro Lachica dominated the dance floor and shocked judges in the audition for the sixth season of "Pilipinas Got Talent" (PGT) on Sunday, January 28, 2018.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-6ctk6FvFQsgQBaFbxitadNhClhUfyr5L_mfx3t2CPzcpqZ6DW_SzyxMdschignl9wrRMOVfFCVL4PsYbJIQHvptUfXVP6vrO0jkdvdb2hEHJD8X6jnNXqfHXneaPQY2-wuRIN8qBJb2/s1600/pgt-lolo-pedro-lachica.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lolo Pedro dances like a pro, shocks judges on PGT 2018" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="418" data-original-width="730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-6ctk6FvFQsgQBaFbxitadNhClhUfyr5L_mfx3t2CPzcpqZ6DW_SzyxMdschignl9wrRMOVfFCVL4PsYbJIQHvptUfXVP6vrO0jkdvdb2hEHJD8X6jnNXqfHXneaPQY2-wuRIN8qBJb2/s1600/pgt-lolo-pedro-lachica.jpg" title="Lolo Pedro dances like a pro, shocks judges on PGT 2018" /></a></div><br />The unexpected and witty performance of the 52-year-old single-father inspired all with the judges gave him standing ovation and four yeses without lengthy remarks. The amazing 'lolo' made them speechless.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Watch Pedro Lachica's PGT 2018 audition 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/KspaKfSU49Y" 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: Lolo Pedro dances like a pro, shocks judges on PGT 2018

MANILA, Philippines - Despite his age, Lolo Pedro Lachica dominated the dance floor and shocked judges in the audition for the sixth season ...

FULL RESULTS: January 2018 Architect board exam ALE list of passers, top 10

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The  January 2018 Architect board exam or Architect Licensure Examination (ALE) official results to include the full list of passers, top 10 (topnocthers), top performing schools and performance of schools are expected to be released online on Wednesday, January 31 or in three (3) working days after the exam.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqc6Fdby5Q2SIBKB90bB2qDQ7TlACdJ2XOIOz4Zm-TQiAhcb8nwNNzQZgoRU8MOp1p3EYRyFw67W283QtchG9QrlryMIGSYhV_ICvsLgtJy9VS8gmhXc423b9a9Twz2LiHx19FF0pu0tSq/s1600/ale-results-january-2018-passers.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="FULL RESULTS: January 2018 Architect board exam ALE list of passers, top 10" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="391" data-original-width="715" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqc6Fdby5Q2SIBKB90bB2qDQ7TlACdJ2XOIOz4Zm-TQiAhcb8nwNNzQZgoRU8MOp1p3EYRyFw67W283QtchG9QrlryMIGSYhV_ICvsLgtJy9VS8gmhXc423b9a9Twz2LiHx19FF0pu0tSq/s1600/ale-results-january-2018-passers.jpg" title="FULL RESULTS: January 2018 Architect board exam ALE list of passers, top 10" /></a></div><br />The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board of Architecture (BoA) conducted the licensure exam in Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao and Legaspi on January 26 (Friday) and 28 (Sunday).<br /><br /><b>ARCHITECT BOARD EXAM ALE RELATED RESULTS</b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>TOP 10 PASSERS: January 2018 Architect board exam ALE results</li><li>Top Performing schools, Performance of Schools: January 2018 Architect board exam ALE</li></ul><br />The Board of Architecture who gave the licensure exam is headed by its Chairman, Arch. Robert S. Sac with two other members, Arch. Fidel Jose R. Siapno and Arch. Robert M. Mirafuente.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>Roll of Successful Examinees in the</b><br /><b>ARCHITECT LICENSURE EXAMINATION</b><br />Held on JANUARY 26 & 28, 2018<br />Released on JANUARY 2018<br /><br /><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Updating for the official list of passers....</span></i><br /><br /><b>REGISTRATION OF PASSERS </b><br /><br />PRC said that registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be done on-line. Please go to www.prc.gov.ph and follow instructions for initial registration. <br /><br />Those who will register are required to bring the following: <br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><ul><li>duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal</li><li>2 pieces passport size picture (colored with white background and complete name tag)</li><li>2 sets of documentary stamps</li></ul><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.</div><br />The date and venue for the mass oathtaking of the successful examinees in the said licensure examination WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER, PRC said.<br /><br /><b>VERIFICATION OF RATINGS</b><br /><br />In few days after the release of results, the <a href="http://www.prc.gov.ph/services/?id=41" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Verification of Rating (VoR) page</a> of PRC for January 2018 ALE will be available online. Enter the required information - exam name, exam date, application number, name and birthdate to verify identity.<br /><br /><b>COVERAGE OF EXAM</b><br /><br />The two-day exam covered the following subjects: history and theory of architecture, principle of planning and architecture practice, utilities systems, structural conceptualization, building materials and construction (Day 1) and architectural design and site planning (Day 2).<br /><br /><b>RELEASE OF RESULTS</b><br /><br />According to PRC Resolution No. 2017-1068, which deals with the 'Schedule of Licensure Examinations for Year 2018', the target release date of Architect board exam result is on Wednesday, January 31, or in three (3) working days after the tests. <br /><br />However, results are possible to be released ahead of the target or on later date, without prior notice.<br /><br /><b>PREVIOUS RESULTS</b><br /><br />In the same period last year, results were released online after five (5) working days. PRC named 919 out of 1,595 who have passed the Architect board exam.<br /><br />In the January 2016 exams, results were out in 5 working days. A total of 866 out of 1,556 passed the tests.<br /><br />Here's the statistics of Architect board exam (ALE) in the past four 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-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">2,679</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,490</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">55.62%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">TBA</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">January 2017</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,595</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">919</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">57.62%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">5</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">June 2016</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">2,224</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,243</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">55.89%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">3</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">January 2016</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,556</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">866</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">55.66%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">5</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">June 2015</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,964</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,201</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">61.15%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">5</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">January 2015</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,428</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">867</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">60.71%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">4</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">June 2014</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,803</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,100</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">61.01%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">4</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">January 2014</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,442</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">793</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">54.99%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">5</td>   </tr></tbody></table></div><br /><i>Note: For the past four years, the average passing rate is 57.83% or around 5 to 6 of the 10 examinees are expected to pass the test.</i><br /><br /><b>TOP PERFORMING SCHOOLS</b><br /><br />University of Santo Tomas (UST) was the lone top performing school in the January 2017 architecture board exam, 81.75% or 112 out of 137 passed the exam.<br /><br />UST also topped the January 2016 board exam, 86.08% or 167 out of 194 successfully hurdled the tests.<br /><br />Which school do you think will top the January 2018 ALE?<br /><br />The Summit Express will update this page immediately once the results are officially released online. Monitor announcement of results here or visit the official website of PRC (prc.gov.ph) for more information.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

FULL RESULTS: January 2018 Architect board exam ALE list of passers, top 10

MANILA, Philippines - The January 2018 Architect board exam or Architect Licensure Examination (ALE) official results to include the full l...

Direk Maryo J. Delos Reyes dies at 65

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Film and TV director Maryo J. Delos Reyes died on Saturday evening, January 27. He was 65.<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/AVvXsEidRGIFKuqU18yF2X19ZHeWiaa0mqcDNaAcfMYsTpr6wLUnbdbTv7Hna7xLo1Pi7Ct8933wtmRZsqbL_vtjsF3NcRKsKgYpNpUssQN-vNYH3GuqwZ9QLke6UqXDiYjkcecAfP5ZRW0kAfT2/s1600/direk-maryo-j-delos-reyes.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Direk Maryo J. Delos Reyes dies at 65" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="959" data-original-width="959" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidRGIFKuqU18yF2X19ZHeWiaa0mqcDNaAcfMYsTpr6wLUnbdbTv7Hna7xLo1Pi7Ct8933wtmRZsqbL_vtjsF3NcRKsKgYpNpUssQN-vNYH3GuqwZ9QLke6UqXDiYjkcecAfP5ZRW0kAfT2/s1600/direk-maryo-j-delos-reyes.jpg" title="Direk Maryo J. Delos Reyes dies at 65" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Courtesy of Direk Maryo J. Delos Reyes Facebook page.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Jun Rufino, Delos Reyes' manager confirmed the news saying that the blockbuster director passed away around 10 p.m. after suffering a heart attack while attending a party with a friend in Dipolog City.<br /><br />“We have loved him in life, let us not forget him in this time of sorrow," Rufino said.<br /><br />ABS-CBN reporter MJ Felipe also shared on social media the details of the sudden demise of the showbiz personality.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">THIS JUST IN: Film and TV Director Maryo J Delos Reyes has passed away around 10pm this evening January 27. Direk Maryo’s team and his manager June Rufino confirmed this news. Initial info: Direk Maryo suffered a heart attack while attending a party in Dipolog City with a friend.</div>— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) <a href="https://twitter.com/mjfelipe/status/957309294944268288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">January 27, 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">READ: Statement of June Rufino - “It is w/ deep sadness that we inform everyone that our beloved Maryo J. Delos Reyes passed away at 10pm January 27, 2018. Details of his wake and funeral services to follow. We have loved him in life, let us not forget him in this time of sorrow.</div>— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) <a href="https://twitter.com/mjfelipe/status/957333919208161281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">January 27, 2018</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />Celebrities and friends in the industry pour their tribute online.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">Rest In Peace, Maryo J. Delos Reyes.</div>— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) <a href="https://twitter.com/MsLeaSalonga/status/957370073106321408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">January 27, 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">Rest in peace Direk Maryo. Found out last night thru my nurse friend in Dapitan but kept quiet hoping it wasn’t true. Direk Maryo was my first script teacher in UP. I also first experienced real shooting when we visited him on the set. I remember him as gentle and very generous.</div>— Theodore Boborol (@TheodoreBoborol) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheodoreBoborol/status/957412705819795456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">January 28, 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">I’m in shock. Learned really sad news tonight. 😭 Philippine Cinema lost one of its finest directors. 💔 May you Rest In Peace Direk Maryo J. Delos Reyes... we did so many projects together and had the best times! You will be missed. Thank you for everything Direk!! 🙏🏼</div>— Ruffa Gutierrez (@iloveruffag) <a href="https://twitter.com/iloveruffag/status/957327303842832384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">January 27, 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">I just read about direk Maryo’s passing 😭😭😭 I wish I was able to say thank you personally one more time...for all the tips and for all the great movies he created...such sad news 😩</div>— Bela Padilla (@padillabela) <a href="https://twitter.com/padillabela/status/957423445695959040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">January 28, 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">Rest in peace, Direk Maryo 🙏🏼🙏🏼</div>— Gabbi Garcia (@_gabbigarcia) <a href="https://twitter.com/_gabbigarcia/status/957401623101243392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">January 27, 2018</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="326" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Falma.concepcion%2Fposts%2F10155341742675415&width=500" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="500"></iframe></center><br />Among the notable films Delos Reyes directed were "The Unmarried Wife," "Magnifico," and "A Love Story."<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

Direk Maryo J. Delos Reyes dies at 65

MANILA, Philippines - Film and TV director Maryo J. Delos Reyes died on Saturday evening, January 27. He was 65. Photo Courtesy of Direk Mar...

VIDEO: Reconnect wows with finger-tutting performance on PGT 2018

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The finger-tutting performance of Reconnect group from Cavite wowed on the sixth season of "Pilipinas Got Talent" (PGT) on Saturday, January 27, 2018.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_HACyw4tK3T1rXj6izJU2ViFY4xQF_yj1j1uh5jlQcPtXvxkaMguk8ifxIKDorkqVNipIy2O4Jr5zLOgbe9ptxzpsQN8wIkwmj8UUeLj36MbBwdDwjWcc7BzJAIn05lXNvC0kYpTCC8xb/s1600/finger-tutting-pgt-2018.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Reconnect wows with finger-tutting performance on PGT 2018" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="410" data-original-width="805" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_HACyw4tK3T1rXj6izJU2ViFY4xQF_yj1j1uh5jlQcPtXvxkaMguk8ifxIKDorkqVNipIy2O4Jr5zLOgbe9ptxzpsQN8wIkwmj8UUeLj36MbBwdDwjWcc7BzJAIn05lXNvC0kYpTCC8xb/s1600/finger-tutting-pgt-2018.jpg" title="Reconnect wows with finger-tutting performance on PGT 2018" /></a></div><br />Reconnect received four yeses from the judges.<br /><br />"I find it so genius," Vice Ganda commented.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />"Ang galing, parang walang imposible, lahat magagawa," Robin Padilla said.<br /><br />"Extraordinary performance. Ngayon lang ako nakakita ng ganyan. Impressive," Angel Locsin added.<br /><br />"You improved what you saw on YouTube," Freddie Garcia said.<br /><br />Finger-tutting is a type of dance that involves intricate movements of the fingers. The word "tutting" is a street dance style based on angular movements which are supposed to stylize the poses seen on reliefs in the art of ancient Egypt, and refers to "King Tut." It received international attention after dancer/choreographer Julian "JayFunk" Daniels performed in a viral Samsung commercial entitled "Unleash Your Fingers."<br /><br />Watch Reconnect's 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/2vQmPnTEIZA" 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: Reconnect wows with finger-tutting performance on PGT 2018

MANILA, Philippines - The finger-tutting performance of Reconnect group from Cavite wowed on the sixth season of "Pilipinas Got Talent...

WATCH: Pinoy celebrities on YouTube is the new trend

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - If you haven’t seen Kris Aquino’s new house, or don’t know the items she keep in her bags, you’re missing out! Since the Queen of All Media, including Social Media, has invaded YouTube with her channel, The Aquinos, Kris has gotten over 21 million views and close to 150,000 subscribers.<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/AVvXsEgrIdEPxJ_SIslrxwJc9Jnqn4qfwXayWJDMDRsRYPeXh3MEFvcfyLBgJOceQOFgXu9KsGRAedbT_gjeNPTMbKQnhk6_cb7jfk3fi5JEetnXzHEmC-orI6nSU7Wv2WqRenzvOaE2vc3WEZQE/s1600/kris-aquino-baby-alas-judy-anne-team-kramer-youtube.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Bimby with mom Kris Aquino, Judy Ann Santos, Doug Kramer and Cheska Garcia (Team Kramer)" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="369" data-original-width="763" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrIdEPxJ_SIslrxwJc9Jnqn4qfwXayWJDMDRsRYPeXh3MEFvcfyLBgJOceQOFgXu9KsGRAedbT_gjeNPTMbKQnhk6_cb7jfk3fi5JEetnXzHEmC-orI6nSU7Wv2WqRenzvOaE2vc3WEZQE/s1600/kris-aquino-baby-alas-judy-anne-team-kramer-youtube.jpg" title="Bimby with mom Kris Aquino, Judy Ann Santos, Doug Kramer and Cheska Garcia (Team Kramer)" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L-R: Bimby with mom Kris Aquino, Judy Ann Santos, Doug Kramer and Cheska Garcia (Team Kramer) | Screenshots from YouTube</td></tr></tbody></table><br />And it’s not just Kris who’s catching up on how YouTube actually helps celebrities reach out to fans in a more personal way. Celebrities on YouTube are becoming a new trend, to the fans’ delight.<br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5001W8mW84w" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br />Jolina Magdangal started her YouTube channel, Jolina Network, on her birthday last November, and also announced that baby number two is coming.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Dr. Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho’s full wedding video has received over 100,000 views on Vicki Belo’s channel.<br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dZImjbYU_4E" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br />Judy Ann Santos has taken on a new but very personal  role with YouTube’s help -- a foodie sharing her culinary skills. In her most-watched video over Judy Ann’s Kitchen, Juday shows how to prepare red velvet ala mode with homemade ice cream and dulce de leche.<br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Aiv6z9F8osA?list=PL0HyGjCLFsLcoPbJEsKxTePuhIY0hZkqX" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br />Celebrities are also bringing out their inner gurus to YouTube to share a life hack or two. Solenn Heussaff dabbles on sharing tips on make-up, cooking and painting, and shares other fun videos that show a different side of her on her self-titled channel Solenn.ph. <br /><br />Bianca Gonzales-Intal, whose channel is inspired by her book “Paano Ba ‘To?,” presents a treasure chest for people who may need an advice or two. In her most-watched video moving on from a breakup with advice from Angelica Panganiban, Bianca has touched thousands of lives who needed to “move on”. According to Bianca, sharing life hacks brings her closer to people. “I think joining YouTube has helped me reach a different kind of audience,” Bianca said. “It’s a big deal for me that people who don't know me personally are willing to open up about their deepest fears and biggest worries.”<br /><br />Michelle Madrigal’s channel, Michelle, has the former Star Circle Quest finalist sharing workout tips for moms to help them get fit and feel good about themselves even without a gym membership.<br /><br />From tips to everyday glimpse, celebrities are also sharing more and more about themselves without scripts and directors.<br /><br />The Ms. Alex Gonzaga channel catches precious spontaneous moments from Alex’s camera, some of them shared with sister Toni. So spontaneous are they that Alex gets surprised to see clips she didn’t remember taking. Alex considers receiving comments like ‘your videos made my day’ and ‘your videos are my stress reliever, thank you’ as one of the best compliments one can get as a celebrity. “I think with YouTube, people get to know me more and feel closer to me because I share what I do outside my showbiz career,”  said Alex.<br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kJeAsJXKIsU" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br />Celebrity moms are also making the most out of YouTube. <br /><br />Andi Manzano’s crazy, fun world with baby Olivia enjoys over 50,000 subscribers on YouTube. Kylie Padilla’s baby Alas Joaquin also get an enormous amount of viewership on YouTube, along with one of the original YouTube tots, the Team Kramer kids. Cheska Garcia-Kramer shared that Team Kramer’s channel make them reachable to audiences, including children. “Sometimes, Scarlett, Kendra, and Gavin get surprised when other children would sit on their laps or join in their playtime. With YouTube, we get to interact with viewers every now and then on the comments section, and it makes them feel that they are a stone’s throw away from us.”<br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/30JBgvCwh5Y" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KHsqMY0qA2M?list=PLeJNb0JkdeOKbFcOfUoNEA5By5yVglnEQ" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br />And while Scarlet Snow Belo is a superstar on YouTube and other social media platforms, mom Vicki reveals she has other uses for YouTube. “I love how YouTube helps me when I look for information, and of course now that I have Scarlet, most of my searches are her favorite cartoons,” she said.<br /><br />From old timers to recently opened channels, different stars are doing their own thing over YouTube. <br /><br />Michael V’s channel, #BitoyStory, is just over a month old with four videos but already his subscribers are more than 100,000 and his views are over a million.<br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y47enAczO_8" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br />Mikael Daez, Xian Lim, Elissee Joson, Kristel Fulgar all have their own channels too, which they started way ahead of the pack, from 2011 to 2015.<br /><br />More and more celebrities are going on YouTube, and for good reason. YouTube is where they can explore their passion apart from showbiz and share them with a wide range of people, and be closer to their fans in a very real and personal way.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

WATCH: Pinoy celebrities on YouTube is the new trend

MANILA, Philippines - If you haven’t seen Kris Aquino’s new house, or don’t know the items she keep in her bags, you’re missing out! Since t...

WATCH: Luzon Spine Expressway Network is Duterte’s P107-billion traffic decongestion plan

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The Luzon Spine Expressway Network is the Duterte administration’s answer to help decongest the traffic in Metro Manila and busiest parts of Luzon.<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/AVvXsEgnPAk8EUhxVFmju6Wj9z3LpMNUSpGHZ9j8U2FowH-oo5vD7_kXFL8wW4WBGbwGbTN8zpdEBbpAJAe63pav7rIMg7P2bwLOclggjagPT_AwWRECsjj5U4v-Kfxue_YCZmuG_Y7d_pKHKJYz/s1600/luzon-spine-expressway.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The Luzon Spine Expressway is a 1,040 km network that aims to build an additional 18 expressways with a total road length of 655 km." border="0" class="img" data-original-height="662" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnPAk8EUhxVFmju6Wj9z3LpMNUSpGHZ9j8U2FowH-oo5vD7_kXFL8wW4WBGbwGbTN8zpdEBbpAJAe63pav7rIMg7P2bwLOclggjagPT_AwWRECsjj5U4v-Kfxue_YCZmuG_Y7d_pKHKJYz/s1600/luzon-spine-expressway.JPG" title="The Luzon Spine Expressway is a 1,040 km network that aims to build an additional 18 expressways with a total road length of 655 km." /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The ambitious project aims to decongest EDSA and other major roads | Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Mark Villar</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The Philippines has one of the worst traffic in the world. Under President Rodrigo Duterte’s “Build, Build, Build” program, the  Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) was tasked to build an expressway that would connect the northern and southernmost part of Luzon.<br /><br />The Luzon Spine Expressway is a 1,040 km network that aims to  build an additional 18 expressways with a total road length of 655 km. It would then connect to the existing 12 expressway network spanning 385 km. <br /><br />DPWH Secretary Mark Villar hopes that the new high standard highways will significantly ease the traffic and cut down travel time. Once the ambitious project is completed, the travel time from Metro Manila to San Fernando, La Union will be reduced from six (6) hours and 55 minutes to three (3) hours and 10 minutes. La Union to Bicol travel time will also be reduced from from 19 hours and 40 minutes to eight (8) hours and 15 minutes.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Included in the expressway network are the NLEX Harbor Link Project, Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway, Central Luzon Link Expressway, Plaridel By-Pass Road Phase II, Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3, NLEX-SLEX Connector Road, among others.<br /><br />The NLEX Harbor Link Project is a 5.7 km expressway, which traverses Karuhatan in Valenzuela City, Governor Pascual Avenue in Malabon City, and C3 road in Caloocan City.<br /><br />The Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEX) is a 30-km expressway, which runs through the municipalities of La Paz, Zaragosa, Aliaga, and Caalibangbangan, to connect Tarlac and Cabanatuan.<br /><br />The Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX) 3rd section is a 25.83 km expressway which extends the existing 63.02 km alignment traversing Tarlac, Rosales and Urdaneta to Binalonan, Pozzurobio and La Union.<br /><br />The NLEX-SLEX Connector Road, an 8 km four lane expressway that will reduce travel time from NLEX to SLEX from 2 hours to only about 20 minutes.<br /><br />The Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3, a 14.8 km, 6-lane expressway which will connect Balintawak in Quezon City to Buendia Makati. This will significantly ease traffic in EDSA especially during peak hours.<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/AVvXsEhEksnZst4SH-6Bth4jKzulh1D_dwFj21C8SsxnxUVhqa4KP4adBJPOAXomC61E5IF1bhgx7Phr7yXDcIdM7xnhzm3uk2GOqmzDfA-c1aVQyhryEqeQHMqP691qrrBoSqzhDWzsCjmZLwtd/s1600/duterte-mark-villar-infra.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Duterte’s Build, Build, Build infrastructure program" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="658" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEksnZst4SH-6Bth4jKzulh1D_dwFj21C8SsxnxUVhqa4KP4adBJPOAXomC61E5IF1bhgx7Phr7yXDcIdM7xnhzm3uk2GOqmzDfA-c1aVQyhryEqeQHMqP691qrrBoSqzhDWzsCjmZLwtd/s1600/duterte-mark-villar-infra.JPG" title="Duterte’s Build, Build, Build infrastructure program" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The project is part of Duterte’s Build, Build, Build infrastructure program | Photo Courtesy: Facebook/ Mark Villar</td></tr></tbody></table><br />In the next six years, Sec. Villar confirmed that the Build, Build, Build program costs P8.4 trillion.<br /><br />The Duterte administration has allocated DPWH the second biggest budget this year, amounting to P428 billion. From that, traffic decongestion programs were granted the biggest chunk of P107.8 billion. Second biggest budget is project on liveable, sustainable and resilient communities with P104.4 billion. While P95.9 billion goes to the integrated and seamless transport system. A budget of P18.8 billion goes to convergence and rural road development program.<br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><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%2FSecMarkVillar%2Fvideos%2F2017197451629556%2F&show_text=0&width=560" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br /><b>— Sally, The Summit Express</b></div>

WATCH: Luzon Spine Expressway Network is Duterte’s P107-billion traffic decongestion plan

MANILA, Philippines - The Luzon Spine Expressway Network is the Duterte administration’s answer to help decongest the traffic in Metro Manil...

NAPOLCOM: Height limit removal applies only to PNP entrance test, not to police recruitment

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) clarifies that the removal of the height requirement is only for the purpose of taking the PNP Entrance Examination, and not for PNP Recruitment purposes.<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/AVvXsEiJKnAnlUoHUNfEkf-eJDjqiC9n4oDHDWKoRf7UrdPBw71XP-FjRPKaFftXZrkm2WtdcDYnTQE7h47OLlyVbEqnkpz0HCJ4rtc3TnAJBvLH9GfEjwS4sVpj-fWIWB2GUrFgYyYbRNj5yCF-/s1600/PNP.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="NAPOLCOM: Height limit removal applies only to PNP entrance test" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJKnAnlUoHUNfEkf-eJDjqiC9n4oDHDWKoRf7UrdPBw71XP-FjRPKaFftXZrkm2WtdcDYnTQE7h47OLlyVbEqnkpz0HCJ4rtc3TnAJBvLH9GfEjwS4sVpj-fWIWB2GUrFgYyYbRNj5yCF-/s1600/PNP.jpg" title="NAPOLCOM: Height limit removal applies only to PNP entrance test" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Philippine National Police (PNP)</td></tr></tbody></table><br />"The requirements for taking the PNP Entrance Examination are distinct and separate from the general qualifications required in the recruitment of qualified applicants for Police Officer 1 (PO1) which include the height requirement of at least 1.62 meters for male and 1.57 meters for female," NAPOLCOM said in a statement.<br /><br />The NAPOLCOM emphasizes that taking and passing the PNP Entrance Examination is not a guarantee for automatic entry into the police force. Only those who possess the general qualifications specified under Section 14 of Republic Act No. 8551 are qualified for appointment as member of the PNP.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />To set the record straight, the Commission reiterates that the removal of height limit applies to examination purposes only, and not to police recruitment as reported by some media entities.<br /><br />Height requirement is still included in the set of basic qualifications of the PNP that must be complied with by qualified applicants who aspire to become police officers.<br /><br />NAPOLCOM will open the online exam application scheduling system (OLEASS) for April 2018 PNP Entrance Examinations starting January 29, 2018. See <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2018/01/napolcom-opens-april-22-2018-oleass-online-application-schedule.html" rel="nofollow"><b>full details and schedule here</b></a>.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

NAPOLCOM: Height limit removal applies only to PNP entrance test, not to police recruitment

MANILA, Philippines - The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) clarifies that the removal of the height requirement is only for the purpose...

IN PHOTOS: 17-ft dead great white shark washes ashore in Aurora

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">A 17-feet dead whale shark was washed ashore in the Barangay Lobbot, Dipaculao, Aurora on Wednesday, January 24.<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/AVvXsEiV3w-wxrD3FPQQuNnVPC4rApKbCfJL6Lg5PkXgWrVnwdIiPk1JyjRxVTWu53V8iF-fl5h6S7Wj4Rh5TE_vpVXRkDK5oQm6m2MUG_qXyBJpEF4ar6YNFHtdyaK0rkReJ8nGfjz7NS2PPyo6/s1600/great-white-shark-in-aurora.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="17-ft dead great white shark washes ashore in Aurora" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV3w-wxrD3FPQQuNnVPC4rApKbCfJL6Lg5PkXgWrVnwdIiPk1JyjRxVTWu53V8iF-fl5h6S7Wj4Rh5TE_vpVXRkDK5oQm6m2MUG_qXyBJpEF4ar6YNFHtdyaK0rkReJ8nGfjz7NS2PPyo6/s1600/great-white-shark-in-aurora.JPG" title="17-ft dead great white shark washes ashore in Aurora" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A great white shark washes ashore in Aurora | Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Provincial Fisheries of Aurora</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The people of the Brgy. Lobbot had gathered around the shoreline after a huge shark was found lying.<br /><br />A post by Provincial Fisheries of Aurora had confirmed the incident but have yet to give more details including the great white shark’s cause of death.<br /><br />Great white is known to be the largest predatory fish on Earth. They grow to an average of 15 feet in length and weigh up to 5,000 pounds.<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/AVvXsEjnu_rmMO1Pgs_WrtB3tObwQgMagTcPWjavG2crZAczg5Z9vmSN2vhqE0EMgFkW4LlO_GTkdVJ1Q2bjcw639cluKa1PrU4qaAajQhxq_avn31d9S0a6zTHTE2UsO9XMioJUkAiRoxASEDGz/s1600/ragged-teeth-great-white-shark.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="A great white shark is known for its “ragged-tooth”" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnu_rmMO1Pgs_WrtB3tObwQgMagTcPWjavG2crZAczg5Z9vmSN2vhqE0EMgFkW4LlO_GTkdVJ1Q2bjcw639cluKa1PrU4qaAajQhxq_avn31d9S0a6zTHTE2UsO9XMioJUkAiRoxASEDGz/s1600/ragged-teeth-great-white-shark.JPG" title="A great white shark is known for its “ragged-tooth”" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A great white shark is known for its “ragged-tooth” | Photo Courtesy: Provincial Fisheries of Aurora</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The great white’s moniker is “ragged-toothed,” for its 300 serrated, triangular teeth. They also have an exceptional sense of smell that they can easily detect a drop of blood in 25 gallons of water.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />These species of sharks like many others, now face different ecological challenges. The International Union for Conservation of Nature listed the great white shark under the “vulnerable species.” Several nations such as Australia already made actions for their protection.<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/AVvXsEiJBBGZW5DR6dXsZoqHNRFOS1kd9HbZTO2LJiBuOPsPLxtGtYLQyjsVB0nvaR0QYEhjH3Je5ncYsA0kCMm0GUoiKujkX9MioSPGGIaI0DIlRk2YJ3O-GhNtzk0SNXj_mo6HCTIqWIjU4pC8/s1600/great-white-shark-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The shark that was found in Aurora is 17-ft" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJBBGZW5DR6dXsZoqHNRFOS1kd9HbZTO2LJiBuOPsPLxtGtYLQyjsVB0nvaR0QYEhjH3Je5ncYsA0kCMm0GUoiKujkX9MioSPGGIaI0DIlRk2YJ3O-GhNtzk0SNXj_mo6HCTIqWIjU4pC8/s1600/great-white-shark-2.JPG" title="The shark that was found in Aurora is 17-ft" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The shark that was found in Aurora is 17-ft | Photo Courtesy: Facebook/Provincial Fisheries of Aurora</td></tr></tbody></table><br />They usually live in almost all coastal and offshore waters mostly in United States, South Africa, Japan, Oceania, Chile and Mediterranean.<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/AVvXsEjBeAccYRxRJg1ttrzJF9Vh9cLBJ9g2doHz4NfKgiRdPJCrGT69Y5JmGZjxJOUOr2nqMUHnuUhxze13TPg4IQo9dmFTBYQQaNtiKstvOkH_ogIzkCxhmWbeVG8vVLfT3joBSAGo-fUiT1bz/s1600/great-white-shark-in-aurora3.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Great white shark is considered as a “vulnerable species”" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBeAccYRxRJg1ttrzJF9Vh9cLBJ9g2doHz4NfKgiRdPJCrGT69Y5JmGZjxJOUOr2nqMUHnuUhxze13TPg4IQo9dmFTBYQQaNtiKstvOkH_ogIzkCxhmWbeVG8vVLfT3joBSAGo-fUiT1bz/s1600/great-white-shark-in-aurora3.JPG" title="Great white shark is considered as a “vulnerable species”" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great white shark is considered as a “vulnerable species” for its declining number | Photo Courtesy: Facebook/ Provincial Fisheries of Aurora</td></tr></tbody></table><br />In the Philippines, we also have our own share of sharks sightings. Two destinations are known for shark diving in the Philippines. The thresher sharks can be seen at the Malapascua Island.  While in Donsol, you get to swim with the thought to be largest congregation of whale sharks in the world.<br /><br /><b>— Sally, The Summit Express</b></div>

IN PHOTOS: 17-ft dead great white shark washes ashore in Aurora

A 17-feet dead whale shark was washed ashore in the Barangay Lobbot, Dipaculao, Aurora on Wednesday, January 24. A great white shark washes ...

FULL LIST: 2018 Top 200 Most Popular Universities in the Philippines Online

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - For three consecutive years, University of the Philippines - Diliman (UPD) dominated the list of most popular colleges and universities in the Philippines. This is based on the 2018 web ranking or online popularity as released on Tuesday, January 23 by UniRank (formerly 4 International Colleges & Universities or 4icu.org), an international higher education search engine and directory reviewing accredited institutions in the world.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpu2anhCpAWX05m988q2rAjx4gm32soYpTSbrr9sQk1Vkl-DeoU2Iae0-oppTxonAMd2e8JMHOkL_BNBajolbtRgqevlQ70v-i7DorTExjTXV0B9CrwSH4muA04Zbd9GuRiigC8NTTmlk2/s1600/top-schools-2018-philippines.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="2018 Top 200 Most Popular Universities in the Philippines Online" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="759" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpu2anhCpAWX05m988q2rAjx4gm32soYpTSbrr9sQk1Vkl-DeoU2Iae0-oppTxonAMd2e8JMHOkL_BNBajolbtRgqevlQ70v-i7DorTExjTXV0B9CrwSH4muA04Zbd9GuRiigC8NTTmlk2/s1600/top-schools-2018-philippines.jpg" title="2018 Top 200 Most Popular Universities in the Philippines Online" /></a></div><br />"University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. It has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations," Unirank said on their website.<br /><br />University of Santo Tomas (UST) overtakes Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) to claim the second spot with the latter now on third place.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />De La Salle University (DLSU) Manila and University of the Philippines System (UPS) were ranked fourth and fifth, respectively.<br /><br /><b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/01/full-list-2017-top-200-most-popular-universities-philippines-online.html" rel="nofollow">FULL LIST: 2017 Top 200 Most Popular Universities in the Philippines Online</a><br /><br />Completing the top 10 are Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), University of the Philippines (UP) - Manila, University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), Mapua Institute of Technology (MIT) and University of San Carlos (USC).<br /><br />The 2018 Philippine University Ranking features all officially recognized Philippine higher-education institutions meeting the following uniRank selection criteria:<br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><ul><li>being accredited, licensed and/or chartered by the appropriate Philippine higher education-related organization</li><li>offering at least four-year undergraduate degrees (Bachelor degrees) and/or postgraduate degrees (Master or Doctoral degrees)</li><li>delivering courses predominantly in a traditional face-to-face, non-distance education format</li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><b>Here's the full list of Top 200 Most Popular Schools in the Philippines this 2018:</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-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">Rank</th>     <th class="tg-yw4l">University</th>     <th class="tg-yw4l">Location</th>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">1</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of the Philippines Diliman</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Quezon City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">2</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of Santo Tomas</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">3</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Ateneo de Manila University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Quezon City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">4</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">De La Salle University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">5</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of the Philippines System</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Quezon City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">6</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Polytechnic University of the Philippines</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">7</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of the Philippines Manila</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">8</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of the Philippines Los Baños</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Los Baños</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">9</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Mapua Institute of Technology</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">10</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of San Carlos</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cebu City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">11</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Universidad de Zamboanga</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Zamboanga City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">12</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of the Philippines Mindanao</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Davao City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">13</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of the East</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">14</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of Southeastern Philippines</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Davao City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">15</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Saint Louis University, Baguio City</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Baguio City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">16</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Iligan City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">17</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Ateneo de Davao University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Davao City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">18</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Asian Institute of Management</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Makati City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">19</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Silliman University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Dumaguete City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">20</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">21</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Western Mindanao State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Zamboanga City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">22</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cagayan de Oro City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">23</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Far Eastern University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">24</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Adamson University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">25</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Ateneo de Naga University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Naga City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">26</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Lyceum of the Philippines University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">27</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Silang</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">28</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Centro Escolar University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">29</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Miriam College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Quezon City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">30</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">AMA Computer University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Quezon City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">31</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Saint Mary's University of Bayombong</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Bayombong</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">32</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Southwestern University PHINMA</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cebu City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">33</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of San Jose-Recoletos</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cebu City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">34</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">De La Salle Lipa</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Lipa City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">35</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Our Lady of Fatima University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Valenzuela City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">36</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Ateneo de Zamboanga University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Zamboanga City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">37</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Technological Institute of the Philippines</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">38</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Central Philippine University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Iloilo City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">39</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Rizal Technological University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Mandaluyong City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">40</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Angeles University Foundation</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Angeles City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">41</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of the Philippines Baguio</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Baguio City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">42</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of the Philippines in the Visayas</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Iloilo City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">43</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Pangasinan State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Lingayen</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">44</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Iloilo City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">45</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cebu Technological University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cebu City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">46</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of Asia and the Pacific</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Pasig City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">47</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of St. La Salle</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Bacolod City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">48</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cagayan de Oro City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">49</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Central Luzon State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Science City of Muñoz</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">50</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Benguet State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">La Trinidad</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">51</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of Perpetual Help System DALTA</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Las Piñas City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">52</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of Baguio</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Baguio City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">53</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Jose Rizal University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Mandaluyong City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">54</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Asia Pacific College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Makati City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">55</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Batangas State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Batangas City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">56</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Aquinas University of Legazpi</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Legazpi City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">57</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of Mindanao</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Davao City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">58</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Central Mindanao University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Maramag</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">59</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">San Beda College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">60</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Caraga State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Butuan City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">61</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">The Philippine Women's University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">62</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Holy Angel University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Angeles City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">63</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Visayas State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Baybay</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">64</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Bicol University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Legazpi City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">65</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">De La Salle Health Sciences Institute</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Dasmariñas City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">66</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Emilio Aguinaldo College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">67</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">West Visayas State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Iloilo City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">68</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Philippine Normal University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">69</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila Central University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Caloocan City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">70</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Technological University of the Philippines</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">71</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Father Saturnino Urios University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Butuan City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">72</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of Nueva Caceres</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Naga City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">73</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">National University, Philippines</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">74</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">St. Scholastica's College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">75</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Misamis University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Ozamiz City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">76</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of the Cordilleras</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Baguio City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">77</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Mariano Marcos State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Batac</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">78</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Tarlac State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Tarlac City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">79</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Holy Cross of Davao College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Davao City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">80</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of Cebu</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cebu City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">81</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">82</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of Northern Philippines</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Vigan City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">83</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Philippine Christian University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">84</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Lorma Colleges</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">City of San Fernando</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">85</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Arellano University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">86</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Adventist University of the Philippines</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cavite City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">87</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Aldersgate College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Solano</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">88</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Bukidnon State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Malaybalay City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">89</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Bulacan State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">City of Malolos</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">90</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Philippine School of Business Administration</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">91</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cebu Doctors' University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Mandaue City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">92</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Trinity University of Asia</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Quezon City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">93</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Aklan State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Banga</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">94</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of Southern Mindanao</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Kabacan</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">95</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Capitol University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cagayan de Oro City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">96</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Holy Name University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Tagbilaran City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">97</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of the Immaculate Conception</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Davao City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">98</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of the Assumption</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">City of San Fernando</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">99</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">National Defense College of the Philippines</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Quezon City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">100</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manuel L. Quezon University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Quiapo</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">101</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">FEATI University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">102</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cavite State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Indang</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">103</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Colegio de San Juan de Letran</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">104</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of the East Ramon Magsaysay</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Quezon City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">105</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Liceo de Cagayan University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cagayan de Oro City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">106</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">FEU Institute of Technology</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">107</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Bacolod City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">108</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of Batangas</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Batangas City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">109</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Mindanao State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Marawi City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">110</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of Rizal System</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Tanay</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">111</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">PATTS College of Aeronautics</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Parañaque City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">112</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">St. Paul University Manila</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">113</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">La Salle University, Ozamiz City</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Ozamiz City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">114</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of San Agustin</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Iloilo City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">115</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of Bohol</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Tagbilaran City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">116</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Iloilo Science and Technology University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Iloilo City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">117</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Western Philippines University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Aborlan</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">118</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cebu Institute of Technology</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cebu City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">119</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Isabela State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Echague</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">120</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Southern Luzon State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Lucban</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">121</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">New Era University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Quezon City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">122</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Bacnotan</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">123</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Lucena City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">124</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Assumption College San Lorenzo</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Makati City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">125</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">St. Luke's College of Medicine - WHQM</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Quezon City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">126</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Mountain View College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Valencia City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">127</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Nueva Vizcaya State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Bayombong</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">128</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">St. Paul University Philippines</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Tuguegarao City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">129</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Bataan Peninsula State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Balanga City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">130</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Ilocos Sur</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">131</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">St. Paul University Quezon City</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Quezon City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">132</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cagayan State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Tuguegarao City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">133</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Central Colleges of the Philippines</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Quezon City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">134</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of Pangasinan</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Dagupan City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">135</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cabanatuan City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">136</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of Luzon</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Dagupan City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">137</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Notre Dame of Marbel University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Koronadal City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">138</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Chiang Kai Shek College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">139</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Lyceum-Northwestern University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Dagupan City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">140</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Samar State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Catbalogan City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">141</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cebu Normal University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cebu City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">142</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Aurora State College of Technology</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Baler</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">143</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Baliuag University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Baliuag</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">144</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Tarlac College of Agriculture</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Camiling</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">145</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Santa Isabel College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">146</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of Perpetual Help System Jonelta</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">City of Biñan</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">147</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of Saint Louis</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Tuguegarao City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">148</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Sacred Heart College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Lucena City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">149</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">St. Louis College Valenzuela</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Valenzuela City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">150</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">San Juan</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">151</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Don Bosco Technical College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Mandaluyong City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">152</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of the Visayas</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cebu City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">153</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">La Consolacion University Philippines</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Malolos City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">154</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Laguna State Polytechnic University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Sta</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">155</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Northwestern University, Philippines</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Laoag City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">156</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">St. Paul University Iloilo</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Iloilo City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">157</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Angelicum College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Quezon City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">158</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">San Carlos City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">159</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">La Consolacion College Manila</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">160</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Negros Oriental State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Dumaguete City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">161</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of Iloilo - PHINMA</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Iloilo City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">162</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">St. Joseph's College of Quezon City</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Quezon City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">163</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Bohol Island State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Bilar</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">164</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Eulogio Amang Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Sampaloc</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">165</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Holy Trinity University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Puerto Princesa City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">166</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Eastern Visayas State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Tacloban City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">167</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Asian Social Institute</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">168</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Notre Dame of Dadiangas University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">City of General Santos</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">169</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">St. Paul University Dumaguete</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Dumaguete City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">170</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of Southern Philippines Foundation</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cebu City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">171</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Davao Doctors College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Davao City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">172</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Bacolor</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">173</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">San Sebastian College-Recoletos de Cavite</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cavite City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">174</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Lourdes College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cagayan de Oro City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">175</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cebu Institute of Medicine</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cebu City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">176</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cor Jesu College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Digos City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">177</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Camarines Norte State College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Camarines Norte</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">178</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Ramon Magsaysay Technological University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Iba</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">179</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Eastern Samar State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Borongan</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">180</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Lipa City Colleges</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Lipa City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">181</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of Antique</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Sibalom</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">182</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Wesleyan University-Philippines</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Cabanatuan City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">183</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Southern Leyte State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Sogod</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">184</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Filamer Christian University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Roxas City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">185</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Bulacan Agricultural State College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">San Ildefonso</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">186</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">College of the Holy Spirit</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">187</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Surigao del Sur State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Tandag</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">188</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Saint Joseph Institute of Technology</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Butuan City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">189</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Saint Michael's College of Laguna</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Biñan City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">190</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Pasig Catholic College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Pasig City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">191</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Leyte Normal University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Tacloban City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">192</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">National College of Business and Arts</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Quezon City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">193</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Colegio de Dagupan</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Dagupan City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">194</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Zamboanga City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">195</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Olivarez College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Parañaque City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">196</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of Manila</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">197</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Central Philippine Adventist College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Murcia</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">198</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Saint Jude College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">199</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Catanduanes State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Virac</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">200</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Naval State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Biliran</td>   </tr></tbody></table></div><br /><b>Check out the list of Schools Ranked 201-223 (including unranked institutions):</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-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">Rank</th>     <th class="tg-yw4l">University</th>     <th class="tg-yw4l">Location</th>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">201</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Saint Pedro Poveda College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Quezon City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">202</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Romblon State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Odiongan</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">203</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of Eastern Philippines</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Catarman</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">204</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Northern Luzon Adventist College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Pangasinan</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">205</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">St. Paul University Surigao</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Surigao City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">206</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Partido State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Goa</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">207</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">The National Teachers College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Manila</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">208</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">STI West Negros University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Bacolod City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">209</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Capiz State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Roxas City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">210</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Marinduque State College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Boac</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">211</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Siena College of Taytay</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Taytay</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">212</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Republic Central Colleges</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Angeles City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">213</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of Cagayan Valley</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Tuguegarao City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">214</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Western Institute of Technology</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Iloilo City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">215</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Guimaras State College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Buenavista Guimaras</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">216</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Abra State Institute of Science and Technology</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Lagangilang</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">217</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Sorsogon State College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Sorsogon City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">218</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Guagua National Colleges</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Guagua</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">219</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Notre Dame of Kidapawan College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Kidapawan City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">220</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">University of La Salette</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Santiago City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">221</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Meycauayan College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Meycauayan City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">222</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Quirino State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Diffun</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Unranked</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">St. Mary's College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Quezon City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">223</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Asian Institute of Maritime Studies</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Pasay City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Unranked</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">La Consolacion College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Iriga City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Unranked</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Claveria</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Unranked</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Universidad de Sta. Isabel</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Naga City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Unranked</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Christ the King College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Calbayog City</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Unranked</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Union Christian College</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">City of San Fernando</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Unranked</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Palawan State University</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Puerto Princesa City</td>   </tr></tbody></table></div><br />In Asia, Fudan University reclaimed the highest place in the list of 200 universities. The University of Tokyo, previous year's no. 1, came on second place. Meanwhile, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University and Stanford University in the United States dominated this year's global ranking.<br /><br />According to their website, the uniRank University Ranking aim is to provide a non-academic League Table of Universities based on unbiased and valid web metrics: Moz Domain Authority, Alexa Global Rank, SimilarWeb Global Rank, Majestic Referring Domains and Majestic Trust Flow.<br /><br />This is especially intended to help international students and academic staff to understand how popular a specific University or College is in a foreign country.<br /><br />Do you think your school was accurately ranked based on online popularity? Tell us in the comments.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

FULL LIST: 2018 Top 200 Most Popular Universities in the Philippines Online

MANILA, Philippines - For three consecutive years, University of the Philippines - Diliman (UPD) dominated the list of most popular colleges...

DFA opens 100,000 new passport appointments slots

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Good news, travelers!<br /><br />The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday, January 23, announced that it opened 100,000 new passport appointment slots for February to May 2018.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf-U3IB6nIpwkV7afJP14-9J64vxlht_SU3lYPn9rYjcck40I9hKVSYDtXAkbYeAk24CWD7KMkIUmRH7HOBSD4WS_dSM1VlNWYggHI2UI8LHm9H3ieYEhaB05TjAK4MLV_weMw0qn9_ZLP/s1600/passport-appointment-dfa.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="DFA opens 100,000 new passport appointments slots" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="668" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf-U3IB6nIpwkV7afJP14-9J64vxlht_SU3lYPn9rYjcck40I9hKVSYDtXAkbYeAk24CWD7KMkIUmRH7HOBSD4WS_dSM1VlNWYggHI2UI8LHm9H3ieYEhaB05TjAK4MLV_weMw0qn9_ZLP/s1600/passport-appointment-dfa.JPG" title="DFA opens 100,000 new passport appointments slots" /></a></div><br />The news follows after the public clamor on difficulty of securing a schedule in the DFA's online passport appointment system.<br /><br />Some netizens claim that "syndicates" and travel agencies are behind the fiasco on the agency. Reports said that the latter sell slots for P5,000 and above.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Meanwhile, DFA Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano added the possibility of alleged syndicates may be using "bots," or software apps to automate reservations.<br /><br />"We're looking kung gaano kabilis maubos 'yung slots and we're suspecting na merong 'bots' na kung tawagin sa IT na naga-grab [ng slots]," he said.<br /><br />The DFA has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation to verify the abrupt shortage and selling of slots.<br /><br />Recently, the agency launched its Passport on Wheels program in different areas in Metro Manila and nearby provinces to decongest consular offices.<br /><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%2Fdfaphl%2Fposts%2F949047611916740&width=500" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="500"></iframe></center><br />Applicants may schedule an appointment through the DFA website, <a href="https://www.passport.gov.ph/appointment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">passport.gov.ph/appointment</a>.<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

DFA opens 100,000 new passport appointments slots

MANILA, Philippines - Good news, travelers! The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday, January 23, announced that it opened 100,000...

WATCH: JM de Guzman opens up in a ‘tell-all’ interview on Rated K

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - JM de Guzman gave a no holds barred interview on ABS-CBN's magazine show Rated K to open up about the drug abuse problem he had been battling.<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/AVvXsEgtw3ngkp5-JRZT8zeeFAcZ_XFFGaCBgcmzChKgUgyJYtxFh7PZtdNwj5VGgpQVUw0tvmNmMbBfE50TIUtbeuwEXjt9kv22sb-tz-CCjbev5oHyZEeje1T-pUTmd4d0AUn2Xcz1gIGHL8ra/s1600/jm-de-guzman-rated-k.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="JM de Guzman opens up in a ‘tell-all’ interview on Rated K" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="538" data-original-width="842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtw3ngkp5-JRZT8zeeFAcZ_XFFGaCBgcmzChKgUgyJYtxFh7PZtdNwj5VGgpQVUw0tvmNmMbBfE50TIUtbeuwEXjt9kv22sb-tz-CCjbev5oHyZEeje1T-pUTmd4d0AUn2Xcz1gIGHL8ra/s1600/jm-de-guzman-rated-k.JPG" title="JM de Guzman opens up in a ‘tell-all’ interview on Rated K" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">JM de Guzman is thankful that he is still being welcomed back to showbiz, “I don't think I deserve it pero sobrang thankful pa rin ako.”</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The 29-year-old actor admitted that at first he actually thought taking illegals drugs was helping him become a good actor. He said, “Akala ko nakakatulong siya sa akin as a person, as an actor at first. Taking drugs parang gives me power."<br /><br />De Guzman admitted he started using when he was 18 years old, “Parang na-excite lang ako na may something na di ko pa nagagawa. Eventually, kapag hindi na naano yung need mo na high, paiba ka nang paiba ng drugs. Nawalan na ng epekto, so parang naapektuhan ka na rin sa pag-iisip."<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/AVvXsEj3qsqeauVANKSxcspoC8EH7R8dZyiiby8ve2Y0bpkru8egDU3QY80Div0SXxtNI5g1jU-ZhvhpbHZE30W81ZM5Qt_YPkBwPB5CZuE_ZB_kfNNCNVAzV031maFQ9o5FJ6crxLzJWBNXw9dh/s1600/jm-de-guzman3.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="JM de Guzman opens up in a ‘tell-all’ interview on Rated K" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3qsqeauVANKSxcspoC8EH7R8dZyiiby8ve2Y0bpkru8egDU3QY80Div0SXxtNI5g1jU-ZhvhpbHZE30W81ZM5Qt_YPkBwPB5CZuE_ZB_kfNNCNVAzV031maFQ9o5FJ6crxLzJWBNXw9dh/s1600/jm-de-guzman3.JPG" title="JM de Guzman opens up in a ‘tell-all’ interview on Rated K" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">JM de Guzman started using drugs when he was 18 years old |Photo Courtesy: Facebook/JM de Guzman</td></tr></tbody></table><br />De Guzman later realized he had unresolved issues within himself, "Pero noong nag-rehab ako, nabuhay sa akin na I have issues since I was a kid. I was bullied before when I was really young, so wala na akong self-esteem and confidence at that time."<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />His showbiz career began in 2009 when he started getting cast in ABS-CBN teleseryes. De Guzman started with “Precious Hearts,” “Mula sa Puso” until he was given his biggest break in “Angelito: Batang Ama.” In the latter, the show was cut short and his character had to be killed because the actor’s condition was getting worse.<br /><br />"Parang di ko na maiangat yung sarili ko. Wala na. Yung paranoia ko, hallucinations ko, di na ako makagalaw pag walang drugs.” The actor finally agreed to enter a rehab facility.<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/AVvXsEj-JdIv4AxQmzbhterJrlinVGHrQN4lQRvJNrzUBbwcBHNu3ecljFhqceaiYBABXDJJGRGkiV_hc3z6U5tcWWAJSCHRaA-lezf_DSMRa5db7BJp3NgWBHzQxJ9X1ObGC6TGDjhCSCMbpePK/s1600/jm-de-guzman2.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="JM de Guzman opens up in a ‘tell-all’ interview on Rated K" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-JdIv4AxQmzbhterJrlinVGHrQN4lQRvJNrzUBbwcBHNu3ecljFhqceaiYBABXDJJGRGkiV_hc3z6U5tcWWAJSCHRaA-lezf_DSMRa5db7BJp3NgWBHzQxJ9X1ObGC6TGDjhCSCMbpePK/s1600/jm-de-guzman2.JPG" title="JM de Guzman opens up in a ‘tell-all’ interview on Rated K" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">JM’s had a relapse while making “All of Me” and had to be back in rehab | Photo Courtesy: Facebook/JM de Guzman</td></tr></tbody></table><br />After 11 months, De Guzman finished the rehab and went back to making two hit projects — “That Thing Called Tadhana” and “All of Me.” But sadly, he had a relapse and went back to rehab. This time, he was forced to confront his issues and not take the easy way out again. De Guzman said, "Inactingan ko sila, pero di nakalusot sa kanila, so talagang naproseso yung issues ko sa loob, isa-isa."<br /><br />Looking back, the Kapamilya star described how drugs took hold of his life, “So kukunin niya rin self-respect mo and yung pagmamahal mo sa sarili mo."<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/AVvXsEjLNxSSWMctaJqbBiHrdxenDeEU0GqgfrfZgAlP10iSrM3H9XPnJ-F_rTpp56fxmzkKFhOHsPHW3chIhU6S0UqDhzqmTXBfoWzTRQvlAPgCUDJUqPvv5AELlgOHb6VsNZYwFPQEkPMDNUv5/s1600/jm-de-guzman.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="JM de Guzman opens up in a ‘tell-all’ interview on Rated K" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLNxSSWMctaJqbBiHrdxenDeEU0GqgfrfZgAlP10iSrM3H9XPnJ-F_rTpp56fxmzkKFhOHsPHW3chIhU6S0UqDhzqmTXBfoWzTRQvlAPgCUDJUqPvv5AELlgOHb6VsNZYwFPQEkPMDNUv5/s1600/jm-de-guzman.JPG" title="JM de Guzman opens up in a ‘tell-all’ interview on Rated K" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">JM is thankful that he is again given a ‘third chance’ in showbiz | Photo Courtesy: Facebook/JM de Guzman</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Now after 2 years, De Guzman is finally out and now in the aftercare stage of his rehabilitation program. He will still be asked for follow up check ups in the Self-Enhancement for Life Foundation. The Angelito star is beyond grateful that he is still being welcomed in the career he left behind. He said, “I don't think I deserve it pero sobrang thankful pa rin ako.”<br /><br />Watch JM de Guzman full confession (video courtesy of ABS-CBN/Rated K):<br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><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%2FRatedKOfficial%2Fvideos%2F2023829614299246%2F&show_text=0&width=560" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br />Rumors of a “That Thing Called Tadhana 2” had been circulating after Angelica Panganiban posted a photo of them together.<br /><br /><b>— Sally, The Summit Express</b></div>

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VIDEO: 'Lily Cruz' performance you will hate to miss on PGT 2018

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The lipsync with 'dahon' performance of Orville Tonido a.k.a. 'Lily Cruz' brings laughter on the sixth season of "Pilipinas Got Talent" (PGT) on Sunday, January 21, 2018.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW0OjsogMVy5__HHc2RiQSsHaT2i-ndTDQk0zvaBuMeoYwrggDEZZRDAVvy0Rx5JtUd3P1j1cwlunR4Y9JG7LoNxE_i4acppHJboE4jOi-aLNS77JEasBdPIMqseFYEhInoxNcUeg6xQ3B/s1600/orville-tonido-pgt-2018.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="VIDEO: 'Lily Cruz' performance you will hate to miss on PGT 2018" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="449" data-original-width="807" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW0OjsogMVy5__HHc2RiQSsHaT2i-ndTDQk0zvaBuMeoYwrggDEZZRDAVvy0Rx5JtUd3P1j1cwlunR4Y9JG7LoNxE_i4acppHJboE4jOi-aLNS77JEasBdPIMqseFYEhInoxNcUeg6xQ3B/s1600/orville-tonido-pgt-2018.jpg" title="VIDEO: 'Lily Cruz' performance you will hate to miss on PGT 2018" /></a></div><br />The 32-year-old comedian from Quezon City impersonated Maja Salvador's character in the popular teleserye 'Wildflower.'<br /><br />"Sobrang simple, walang kwenta pero nakakatawa," Vice Ganda commented.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />"Ang ganda ng ginawa mo, kasi elegante," Freddie Garcia said.<br /><br />"Effective pero napasaya mo ako," Angel Locsin added.<br /><br />Tonido's performance got four yeses from the judges.<br /><br />Watch Orville Tonido's 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/Hw5gLt1mD7o" 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: 'Lily Cruz' performance you will hate to miss on PGT 2018

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VIDEO: Para dance world champs get second golden buzzer on PGT 2018

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The <a href="https://www.paralympic.org/news/para-dance-world-champions-return-style" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paralympic dance world champions</a> Rhea Marquez and Julus Obero received the coveted "golden buzzer" in the continuation of auditions for the sixth season of "Pilipinas Got Talent" (PGT) on Sunday, January 21, 2018.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKOczlioDrvGc9yU1pzeJGDzquCB6leT2Rh-r67TiLq5wjzIYHaB19G4jPT6V-QhalbuGuFlBikJKPm_sp5PmxBS4PbhISzozFW4OGJaGyCGVAbgAqz9uc3OyVwPxBKp-waxS6C0JLRvud/s1600/julius-rhea-pgt-golden-buzzer.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Para dance world champs get second golden buzzer on PGT 2018" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="797" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKOczlioDrvGc9yU1pzeJGDzquCB6leT2Rh-r67TiLq5wjzIYHaB19G4jPT6V-QhalbuGuFlBikJKPm_sp5PmxBS4PbhISzozFW4OGJaGyCGVAbgAqz9uc3OyVwPxBKp-waxS6C0JLRvud/s1600/julius-rhea-pgt-golden-buzzer.jpg" title="Para dance world champs get second golden buzzer on PGT 2018" /></a></div><br />"Napaka-graceful n'yong dalawa. Hindi nag-ooverpower steps ninyo sa isa't isa. Nakapaganda ng pinakita n'yo," judge Angel Locsin said before giving the golden buzzer to the dancesport pair from Pasig City.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Freddie Garcia, Vice Ganda and Robin Padilla gave the duo a standing ovation.<br /><br />"Pinakita mo sa mga Pilipino na kahit may kapansanan ka [Julius], dala mo ang bandila natin," Padilla said.<br /><br />"Kahit upper body lang ang kumikilos sa 'yo, punung-puno ng grace. Sa 'yo nakakita ako ng unconditional talent," Vice added.<br /><br />By receiving the golden buzzer, Rhea and Julius automatically qualified for the semifinals.<br /><br />Male group Bardilleranz from Baguio City got the <b><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2018/01/video-bardilleranz-gets-first-golden-buzzer-pgt-2018.html" rel="nofollow">first golden buzzer of the season</a></b> for their body weight calisthenics performance.<br /><br />Watch Rhea Marquez and Julus Obero's 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/CpANRM6wKNM" 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, "Pilipinas Got Talent" airs Saturdays after "Home Sweetie Home" and Sundays after "Wansapanataym."<br /><br /><b>— The Summit Express</b></div>

VIDEO: Para dance world champs get second golden buzzer on PGT 2018

MANILA, Philippines - The Paralympic dance world champions Rhea Marquez and Julus Obero received the coveted "golden buzzer" in t...