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Philippine Science High School (PSHS) AY 2015-2016 NCE exam results released

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Science High School System (PSHS) officially released on Saturday, December 20, 2014 the results of  National Competitive Examination (NCE) for academic year AY 2015-2016.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdBUZYajYbij6ga8zr_Q5I8WbQfi7g0PIRbVqwag5dncI_BxmxxYmPi62roC3chPe4uK8BB1bTx1-LLKoHk-TUERAouhH1CR9PtJyvAU1NGL-efAc2GnMxkfWMtp9OcjOfvtLF8qgae7Wv/s1600/philippines-science-highschool-facade.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Philippine Science High School (PSHS) AY 2015-2016 NCE exam results released" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdBUZYajYbij6ga8zr_Q5I8WbQfi7g0PIRbVqwag5dncI_BxmxxYmPi62roC3chPe4uK8BB1bTx1-LLKoHk-TUERAouhH1CR9PtJyvAU1NGL-efAc2GnMxkfWMtp9OcjOfvtLF8qgae7Wv/s1600/philippines-science-highschool-facade.jpg" title="Philippine Science High School (PSHS) AY 2015-2016 NCE exam results released" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Hon. MARIO G. MONTEJO, Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology and Chair of the PSHS System Board of Trustees, announces the names of the successful qualifiers to the Philippine Science High School System (PSHSS) Search for Scholars for 2015.  <br /><br />Of the 23,660 applicants, 1,303 examinees successfully hurdled the one-step screening administered on October 2014. <br /><br />The PSHS scholars get a monthly stipend in addition to free tuition and free loan of textbooks.  Uniform, transportation, and living allowances are also given according to financial need.  Scholars are expected to meet the highest standard of scholastic achievement and behavior.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.pshs.edu.ph/nce2014/index.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The new scholars for SY 2015 – 2016 are listed here</a></b>.<br /><br />The qualifiers have to IMMEDIATELY contact the Registrar or the Campus Director of the PSHS Campus where they are qualified to enroll, or visit the following websites: www.pshs.edu.ph or www.dost.gov.ph, for more information on early enrolment.  <br /><br />Last day for pre-enrolment of principal qualifiers is on February 6, 2015.  Specific schedule of other enrolment activities shall be announced by the respective campuses.<br /><br /><b>THE FOURTEEN (14) PSHS CAMPUSES ARE:</b><br /><br />MAIN CAMPUS<br />Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City<br />Tel. No.:  (02) 924 0614<br /><br />CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION CAMPUS (CARC)<br />Purok 12, Lime Kiln, Irisan, Baguio City, 2600<br />Tel. No.:  (074) 442 1100<br /><br />EASTERN VISAYAS CAMPUS (EVC)<br />Pawing, Palo, Leyte<br />Tel. Nos.:  (053) 323 5616 / 323 5617<br /><br />CENTRAL MINDANAO CAMPUS (CMC)<br />Baloi, Lanao del Norte<br />Tel. Nos.:  (063) 836 0098<br />Mobile No.:  0908 874 0593<br /><br />CARAGA REGION CAMPUS (CRC)<br />Ampayon, Butuan City<br />Tel. No.:  (085) 341 0787<br /><br />ILOCOS REGION CAMPUS (IRC)<br />Poblacion, San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur<br />Tel. Nos.:  (077) 726 4190 / 726 4191<br /><br />CENTRAL LUZON CAMPUS (CLC)<br />Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City, Pampanga<br />Tel. No.:  (045) 499 0136<br /><br />CENTRAL VISAYAS CAMPUS (CVisC)<br />Talaytay, Argao, Cebu<br />Tel. Nos.:  (032) 513 0962 / 485 8975<br /><br />SOUTHERN MINDANAO CAMPUS (SMC)<br />Sto.Niño, Tugbok District, Mintal, Davao City<br />Tel. No.:  (082) 293 0002<br />Fax: (082) 293 0003<br /><br />CALABARZON CAMPUS<br />c/o Office of the Executive Director<br />Tel. No.:  (02) 924 0639<br /><br />CAGAYAN VALLEY CAMPUS (CVC)<br />Brgy. Masoc, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya<br />Mobile Nos.:  0905 260 4068 / 0906 566 4240<br /><br />BICOL REGION CAMPUS (BRC)<br />Tagontong, Goa, Camarines Sur<br />Tel. No.:  (054) 453 2048<br /><br />WESTERN VISAYAS CAMPUS (WVC)<br />Brgy. Bito-on, Jaro District, Iloilo City<br />Tel. Nos.:  (033) 329 5644 / 329 2011<br /><br />SOCCSKSARGEN REGION CAMPUS (SRC)<br />Paraiso, Koronadal City, South Cotabato<br />Mobile. Nos.:  0947 893 5964 / 0917 711 0279<br /><br />The NCE is a scholastic aptitude test designed to measure Scientific Ability, Quantitative Ability, Abstract Reasoning and Verbal Aptitude of applicants, according to the Department of Science and Technology.<br /><br />PSHS is a service institute of DOST, offering free scholarships for high school students who will likely take up a Science career after graduation.</div>

Philippine Science High School (PSHS) AY 2015-2016 NCE exam results released

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Science High School System (PSHS) officially released on Saturday, December 20, 2014 the results of Na...

Google names Top 10 most searched places in the Philippines 2014

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - As part of the Google Year in Search top charts for 2014, the search giant has released the top 10 most searched places or local destinations for the Philippines for this year.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVvnwMbIN-MHwUDhYcSOWjVl7GP9y_XuLv9YgRCdorhJJKXCtR9Oa1Wz2-AEqGZ9wSrYOAdYTkfNp31geMnKrCK-J6bYj_a9dR0p4PJLXCOJ9-w_ZtjZKOnluKDYekQEaSNv1OcOP6Rqkk/s1600/Philippine-arena-closer+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Philippine Arena is most searched local destination PH 2014" border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVvnwMbIN-MHwUDhYcSOWjVl7GP9y_XuLv9YgRCdorhJJKXCtR9Oa1Wz2-AEqGZ9wSrYOAdYTkfNp31geMnKrCK-J6bYj_a9dR0p4PJLXCOJ9-w_ZtjZKOnluKDYekQEaSNv1OcOP6Rqkk/s1600/Philippine-arena-closer+2.jpg" title="Philippine Arena is most searched local destination PH 2014" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Google named the <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/07/in-photos-closer-look-to-philippine-arena-sports-stadium-inc-centennial.html">Philippine Arena</a> in Bulacan as the 2014 “most searched local destination." The world's largest domed arena was officially opened on July 21, 2014. It was built on a total lot area of 74,000 square meters, and has a total floor area of 99,000 square meters.<br /><br />The second on Google Philippines’ list is the Halloween-inspired theme park Scream Park Manila along Macapagal Avenue. The popular horror attraction is the first of its kind in Asia which housed three Scare Mazes: The White House, The Undead and the Asylum of Terror. Scream Park has opened to the public last Christmas Day and is preparing to reopen in October 2015.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVpFtF-cGkoX_tRixO9Z_MIE74pBHndkYxid401dfxbg34XARayFltLlhwvzQMB70GYKNijh5ldmkz5zxYZGSQ9lzKcrj9p8RXpx5cc9JATv1U4M4kQiAKVrf0yI7R9kSrntDILAS9_GsI/s1600/Scream+park+Manila+reopen+October+2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Scream Park 2 re-open October 2015" border="0" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVpFtF-cGkoX_tRixO9Z_MIE74pBHndkYxid401dfxbg34XARayFltLlhwvzQMB70GYKNijh5ldmkz5zxYZGSQ9lzKcrj9p8RXpx5cc9JATv1U4M4kQiAKVrf0yI7R9kSrntDILAS9_GsI/s1600/Scream+park+Manila+reopen+October+2015.jpg" title="Scream Park 2 re-open October 2015" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />On third place this year is the leisure park Sky Ranch Tagaytay created by the SM Development Corporation. It houses the tallest Ferris Wheel in the Philippines called the Sky Eye.<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/AVvXsEi8zPtj4ne4Ci7gNsllsP4BPzRz5kfuBVv3zs0nRS5oiRd1GgqZRmC-jZYLFhYdplFFmeGFBkxiKmIQRybfJBG8r8xFCf_TDqw__HkdW0_AYBVc8cXfU1jZPlhUxPjCvYb-iv2xc562MNez/s1600/Sky_Ranch_Tagaytay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Sky Ranche Tagaytay Ferris Wheel" border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8zPtj4ne4Ci7gNsllsP4BPzRz5kfuBVv3zs0nRS5oiRd1GgqZRmC-jZYLFhYdplFFmeGFBkxiKmIQRybfJBG8r8xFCf_TDqw__HkdW0_AYBVc8cXfU1jZPlhUxPjCvYb-iv2xc562MNez/s1600/Sky_Ranch_Tagaytay.jpg" title="Sky Ranche Tagaytay Ferris Wheel" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sky Ranch Tagaytay | Photo Credit: seekyt.com</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Landing in fourth place is the adventure park Sandbox in Porac, Pampanga, which is home to a giant swing, rope and rappelling challenges, ATV rides, cycling tracks, a mini-playground and open areas for sports and other activities.<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/AVvXsEjozf0K3JWJmLCCQBpmG56SoPzMsniexxKuffwd4PFBs300V4OnUSrrBhqNSoNykgZyJmcx-fhHGZIfwGz6xl3eNXSgbK2aB2QwKp3Q172x5WIYQ_9Qq3CuUfnEuE5RaoqgGSvdHUV8BO75/s1600/SandBox+Pampanga.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Sandbox adventure Porac, Pampanga" border="0" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjozf0K3JWJmLCCQBpmG56SoPzMsniexxKuffwd4PFBs300V4OnUSrrBhqNSoNykgZyJmcx-fhHGZIfwGz6xl3eNXSgbK2aB2QwKp3Q172x5WIYQ_9Qq3CuUfnEuE5RaoqgGSvdHUV8BO75/s1600/SandBox+Pampanga.jpg" title="Sandbox adventure Porac, Pampanga" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Sandbox Alviera Porac Pampanga Facebook page</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Completing the top 10 list are Costa Pacifica resort in Baler, Quezon, the newly opened casino-resort City of Dreams Manila,  the new shopping areas Fisher Mall and Fairview Terraces in Quezon City and Century City Mall in Makati; and the lifestyle hub B-Side Makati.</div>

Google names Top 10 most searched places in the Philippines 2014

MANILA, Philippines - As part of the Google Year in Search top charts for 2014, the search giant has released the top 10 most searched place...

Google Philippines heartwarming video ad on OFWs is now viral

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Google Philippines latest campaign about 'Balikbayan' went viral due to its heartwarming video ad about overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who will not be able to visit the Philippines this Christmas.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1uRjHRFcxo6xIunKPEIw-zOF7QYeTFNmXGT0rQvXnm5UF6UJk7vxIqwpFKk35aJkKptQ85FrBB1ydgGu0bTFeXpZ62bhyT6NyCJqF_0oGFNYWBjvdT5wq0vCy92Den399pssWj3Knbi2W/s1600/Google+Balikbayan+ad+2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Google Philippines heartwarming video ad on OFWs now viral" border="0" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1uRjHRFcxo6xIunKPEIw-zOF7QYeTFNmXGT0rQvXnm5UF6UJk7vxIqwpFKk35aJkKptQ85FrBB1ydgGu0bTFeXpZ62bhyT6NyCJqF_0oGFNYWBjvdT5wq0vCy92Den399pssWj3Knbi2W/s1600/Google+Balikbayan+ad+2014.jpg" title="Google Philippines heartwarming video ad on OFWs now viral" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Majority of netizens who have commented after watching the video on various social media sites said they have been moved to tears by the campaign.<br /><br />In a nearly 2-minute video entitled 'Miss Nothing', a child can be heard singing Basil Valdez’s “You” as snippets of muted conversation between OFWs and their loved ones in the Philippines.<br /><br />Google encourage Filipino families and communities to “share the everyday” through the website’s various services.<br /><br />On its Youtube post, Googl PH said: "Pasko na naman, at mag daratingan ulit and mga mahal natin sa buhay galing ibang bansa! At para sa mga hindi makakauwi, isang paalala ng pagmamahal ang handog ng Google Philippines para sa kanila, sa inyo, at inyong mga pamilya. Bisitahin ang: g.co/balikbayan At panoorin ito: #OFW #balikbayan #MissNothing."<br /><br />The video was already viewed in more than 800,000 times as of press time.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: Google Philippines - Miss Nothing (full video)</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="400" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Gx3YmAGU3l4" width="600"></iframe></center></div>

Google Philippines heartwarming video ad on OFWs is now viral

MANILA, Philippines - Google Philippines latest campaign about 'Balikbayan' went viral due to its heartwarming video ad about overse...

VIDEO: Xyriel Manabat plays 'progeria patient' in MMK ( December 20, 2014)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Award-winning child actress Xyriel Manabat portrays the role of a progeria-striken teenager named Rochelle, who, despite her ailment, lives a normal life in ABS-CBN’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” this Saturday, December 20, 2014.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg77SdmViwu7P9AX5P7119gg767z-FcSwpOdsoirM-48axmIhs8F-zspkUdsDQOnIcRlf93dDduuYoCuP6gptPJNy-o-fyHCgjrfnbs39T3ZikP2lQhNqxP0guJmIsbnXd7jsDdDTCcJHQo/s1600/Xyriel-Manabat-MMK-progeria.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Xyriel Manabat plays 'progeria patient' in MMK ( December 20, 2014)" border="0" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg77SdmViwu7P9AX5P7119gg767z-FcSwpOdsoirM-48axmIhs8F-zspkUdsDQOnIcRlf93dDduuYoCuP6gptPJNy-o-fyHCgjrfnbs39T3ZikP2lQhNqxP0guJmIsbnXd7jsDdDTCcJHQo/s1600/Xyriel-Manabat-MMK-progeria.jpg" title="Xyriel Manabat plays 'progeria patient' in MMK ( December 20, 2014)" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />At 5 years old, Rochelle’s body was overtaken by progeria, a rare genetic condition that causes a child’s body to show signs of aging. She was told by her doctor that she could expect to live only up to 15 years old. As the sad truth settles in Rochelle’s mind, she decides to live her short life to the fullest and experience things normal people experience–including falling in love.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: Xyriel Manabat I MMK December 20, 2014 Teaser (video courtesy of ABS-CBN Entertainment)</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="400" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/U1D8oAiKp_I" width="600"></iframe></center><br />Will love keep Rochelle’s high hopes to live, or will it cause her more pain?<br /><br />Also starring in the upcoming “MMK” episode are Paul Salas, Aiko Melendez, Dang Cruz, Maggie Dela Riva, Ian De Leon, Eva Darren, Crispin Pineda, Paolo Angeles, Ishmael Claverio, Carlo Lacana, Andrei Garcia, and JM Ibañez as Angeline. It is directed by Mae Cruz- Alviar and written by Mary Rose Colindres and Arah Jell Badayos.<br /><br />Rochelle was also featured on ABS-CBN's 'Kapamilya Thank you' Christmas Station ID as actress-singer Sarah Geronimo granted her wish.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="400" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/5ltCUKe_tck" width="600"></iframe></center><br />“MMK” is led by business unit head Malou Santos and creative manager Mel Mendoza-del Rosario.<br /><br />Capturing the hearts of Filipino viewers all over the world for the past 23 years, “Maalaala Mo Kaya” has legions of fans from different generations who cried, laughed, fell in love, and got inspired through the real-life narratives of the show’s letter-senders.<br /><br />Don’t miss the longest-running drama anthology in Asia, “MMK,” every Saturday, 7:15PM, after “Home Sweetie Home” on ABS-CBN.</div>

VIDEO: Xyriel Manabat plays 'progeria patient' in MMK ( December 20, 2014)

MANILA, Philippines - Award-winning child actress Xyriel Manabat portrays the role of a progeria-striken teenager named Rochelle, who, despi...

PHOTOS: Ara Mina gives birth to baby girl

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Ara Mina and Bulacan, Bulacan Mayor Patrick F. Meneses have received their perfect gift this Christmas as the actress has given birth to a healthy baby girl on Wednesday.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmyR_nsLUsrYzOyNaOrQv7LmhLLHD967rxsG-1BIQTNWQJFJRKBI-Yeqhmg_awn5Z9NsDXmmR49hbIp0G8spNH2vrPjr_XvXowsa5aLNNYI4b5heghgN1K7Lwo-hLqZs8lIQusyQHRxKbJ/s1600/Amanda-Gabrielle-Ara+Mina+daughter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Amanda Gabrielle Ara Mina daughter" border="0" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmyR_nsLUsrYzOyNaOrQv7LmhLLHD967rxsG-1BIQTNWQJFJRKBI-Yeqhmg_awn5Z9NsDXmmR49hbIp0G8spNH2vrPjr_XvXowsa5aLNNYI4b5heghgN1K7Lwo-hLqZs8lIQusyQHRxKbJ/s1600/Amanda-Gabrielle-Ara+Mina+daughter.jpg" title="Amanda Gabrielle Ara Mina daughter" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Photos of their daughter, who they named Amanda Gabrielle were revealed through Instagram posts. <br /><br />Meneses introduced his daughter to the public via post captioned: "Friends, I'd like to formally introduce to you my Amanda Gabrielle!!! 😍😍😍 #MyAmandaGabrielle #daddy #daddy2014 #tyl #godsgift #ohbabymandy."<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4" 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: -webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width: 99.375%; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 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://instagram.com/p/wtGfYFIvPi/" 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="_top">Friends, I'd like to formally introduce to you my Amanda Gabrielle!!! 😍😍😍 #MyAmandaGabrielle #daddy #daddy2014 #tyl #godsgift #ohbabymandy</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 photo posted by Patrick F. Meneses (@patrick_meneses) on <time datetime="2014-12-17T10:36:29+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Dec 12, 2014 at 2:36am PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><br />According to Ara, their daughter was born at exactly 11:35 a.m. on December 17, weighing 7.4 pounds.<br /><br />“The perfect gift this Christmas! Our Mandy... Thank you Father for the safe delivery of our healthy baby girl. There's nothing more I can wish for. We are truly blessed. A very merry Christmas indeed,” the actress said.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4" 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: -webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width: 99.375%; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 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://instagram.com/p/wtKWwJovCz/" 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="_top">Daddy's little girl❤️❤️❤️ #MyAmandaGabrielle #daddy #daddy2014 #godsgift #ohbabymandy</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 photo posted by Patrick F. Meneses (@patrick_meneses) on <time datetime="2014-12-17T11:10:15+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Dec 12, 2014 at 3:10am PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><br />Reports said that Ara's first pregnancy ended in miscarriage in December 2013. Her sister, Cristine Reyes, is due to give birth to a baby girl also in 2015.</div>

PHOTOS: Ara Mina gives birth to baby girl

MANILA, Philippines - Ara Mina and Bulacan, Bulacan Mayor Patrick F. Meneses have received their perfect gift this Christmas as the actress ...

PRC announces 2015 schedule of board exam, NLE and LET filing of applications

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced recently the schedule of board examinations for Year 2015 through resolution No. 2014- 874 signed on December 2, 2014 by the new PRC Chairman Dr. Florentino C. Doble and PRC new Commissioner Architect Yolanda D. Reyes.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhusX8JTLI2RVTRlJUjFhjHmJqv55vYAim_dnobujesM5lJgPz7lRR9slu_9G6hspmQ8mguT7cjIB60PL4q5-_tq9Il3Y7g1opAIZbezIYbXvt1cK0KAL1OWKQDtNuSK4-HQNYRrbZZiTon/s1600/prc-schedule-of-board-exam-2015.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="PRC announces 2015 schedule of board exam, NLE and LET filing details" border="0" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhusX8JTLI2RVTRlJUjFhjHmJqv55vYAim_dnobujesM5lJgPz7lRR9slu_9G6hspmQ8mguT7cjIB60PL4q5-_tq9Il3Y7g1opAIZbezIYbXvt1cK0KAL1OWKQDtNuSK4-HQNYRrbZZiTon/s1600/prc-schedule-of-board-exam-2015.png" title="PRC announces 2015 schedule of board exam, NLE and LET filing details" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />The resolution includes deadline for filing applications, practical examinations, professional upgrading examinations, Special Professional Licensure Board Examinations (SPLBE) and target dates of release of examination results.<br /><br />PRC said that the Special Professional Licensure Board Examinations (SPLBE) to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW), shall be scheduled in accordance with PRC Resolution No. 2011-627 dated October 18, 2011, pursuant to R.A. No. 8981 and Executive Order No. 835.<br /><br />In the Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LET), PRC advised that requests for additional testing centers outside the PRC Regional Offices shall be in accordance with PRC Resolution No. 2012-675 series of 2012  dated August 24, 2012, "Designation of other cities outside PRC Regional Offices as additional testing center for LET."<br /><br />"Except for the Board Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) and Board Nurses Licensure Examination (NLE), the deadline for the filing of application, together with all the supporting documents, at the Central and regional offices shall NOT be late than twenty (20) days before the first day of examination. If the deadline for the filing of application falls on legal or regular holidays and non-working days, the deadline shall be on the immediate succeeding working day," PRC said.<br /><br />Here's a copy of board exam schedule for 2015 as released by PRC:<br /><br /><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="undefined" data-auto-height="false" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_98489" scrolling="no" src="https://www.scribd.com/embeds/250151554/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&show_recommendations=true" width="100%"></iframe><br /><br />TheSummitExpress, one of the leading news blogs in the country will continue to deliver board exam news and analyze results of licensure examinations for 2015. <br /><br />Subscribe on our E-Mail, hit share buttons below and don't forget to Like Us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter.</div>

PRC announces 2015 schedule of board exam, NLE and LET filing of applications

MANILA, Philippines - The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced recently the schedule of board examinations for Year 2015 throu...

DLSU Entrance Exam DCAT Results AY 2015-2016 release in December 2014

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The De La Salle University (DLSU) College Entrance Test (DLSUCET) or DLSU College Admission Test (DCAT) results for academic year AY 2015-2016 are officially released on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Results page (to include list of passers) is now available online.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVClKVKQmK9xBsmKwvtfvgb2rpvwTejOyDZghV_RwpBdEz0BVI3bMO1xsbo8tk-z3bYTBaEpXar-yYm0VYLaiuZD7I9o6G45pXrPHnJD1KxMhblQFBoNOi_v0K8w5D9rb9YXoHBQfBVcEv/s1600/DLSU-Main-campus-hall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="DLSU Entrance Exam DCAT Results AY 2015-2016 release in December 2014" border="0" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVClKVKQmK9xBsmKwvtfvgb2rpvwTejOyDZghV_RwpBdEz0BVI3bMO1xsbo8tk-z3bYTBaEpXar-yYm0VYLaiuZD7I9o6G45pXrPHnJD1KxMhblQFBoNOi_v0K8w5D9rb9YXoHBQfBVcEv/s1600/DLSU-Main-campus-hall.jpg" title="DLSU Entrance Exam DCAT Results AY 2015-2016 release in December 2014" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br /><b>December 20, 2014 Update:</b> DLSU announced that DCAT results are now out online.<br /><br />"We are pleased to announce that the official results of the DLSU College Admissions Test for incoming freshman applicants of AY 2015-2016 are now available at <b><a href="http://enroll.dlsu.edu.ph/dlsu/freshmen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freshman Admissions Test Results AY 2015-2016</a>.</b><br /><br />The reference number and complete name of the freshman applicant will be required to access the official DCAT results.<br /><br />For concerns and inquiries, please send an email to admissions@dlsu.edu.ph. Thank you."<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://enroll.dlsu.edu.ph/dlsu/freshmen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="DCAT results AY 2015-2016 portal" border="0" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgENkSoA3B0Qxs3MV_0USZ4zFD0Ua1RWXGTK-9gC1IfgY3NgkWfBETjqTt0fyRt_Fb9YFTPxyvQnpvjokr9X_Dv1arlL6mQEioyP1_Yt1MCRk-uZUmY_66tgDuPiKh6OEjQlSePS4v3XWAm/s1600/DCAT-2015-results.png" title="DCAT results AY 2015-2016 portal" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br /><b>RELATED RESULTS</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/12/ateneo-entrance-exam-acet-results-ay-2015-2016-release-in-january-2015.html">ACET Results 2015 Updates: List of Freshman Merit Scholars, San Ignacio de Loyola Merit Scholars, and Director's List  Scholars out online</a><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/09/list-of-passers-upcat-results-ay-2015-2016-out-around-january-2015.html">List of Passers: UPCAT Results AY 2015-2016 release </a><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/12/philippine-science-high-school-pshs-ay-2015-2016-nce-exam-results-released.html">Philippine Science High School (PSHS) AY 2015-2016 NCE exam results released</a><br /><br /><br />The examination was administered by the Office of Admissions on October 5-12, 2014 in DLSU-Manila and external testing centers.<br /><br />Aside from online availability of results, the college entrance test results (DCAT) will be available also at the Henry Sy Sr. Hall at DLSU same for AY 2014-2015.<br /><br />DLSU provides Applicant Inquiry Form and from this you have to search your name if included in the list of DCAT passers.<br /><br />In the same day, procedure and requirements for FRESHMAN Confirmation will be announced. Details will be updated on this webpage.<br /><br />De La Salle University (also referred to as DLSU or La Salle) is a private Lasallian university in Taft Ave., Malate, Manila, Philippines. <br /><br />DLSU is known by the Philippine Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as a "Center of Excellence" in six of its programs, and a "Center of Development" in 3 of its programs. The university is also among the 40 institutions granted autonomous status by CHED as of 2010. <br /><br />Likewise, it is the first of the only two institutions granted the highest-level accreditation (Level IV) by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU). The university ranks 142nd and 601+ in the 2012 Asian University Rankings and 2012 World University Rankings, respectively, published by Quacquarelli Symonds.</div>

DLSU Entrance Exam DCAT Results AY 2015-2016 release in December 2014

MANILA, Philippines - The De La Salle University (DLSU) College Entrance Test (DLSUCET) or DLSU College Admission Test (DCAT) results for ac...

VIDEO: Tanya Diaz wins The Battles vs Shaira Cervancia on 'The Voice PH'

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Team Bamboo artists clashed in the continuation of The Battle Round of ABS-CBN's top-rating and Twitter-trending "The Voice of the Philippines" on Sunday, December 14, 2014 with the Voice PH Season 2 first 4-chair turner Tanya Diaz and Shaira Cervancia performed Yano  hit "Banal na Aso, Santong Kabayo."<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGDuEYsdP0AvEi48udfuuJIxYyj197_4jLURr1J7-dH3dYC7msa9CrTnfhSNfwwB1O4Hc0Fhy_NNDcbVFXjXQj3k8kI8vXEz-QOZRjEUg7RycHZre1X6ANCzh2Im0p-TUpa356dvOId9GS/s1600/Team+Bamboo's%2BShaira%2BCervancia%2Bvs.%2BTanya%2BDiaz%2BThe%2BVoice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tanya Diaz wins The Battles vs Shaira Cervancia on 'The Voice PH'" border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGDuEYsdP0AvEi48udfuuJIxYyj197_4jLURr1J7-dH3dYC7msa9CrTnfhSNfwwB1O4Hc0Fhy_NNDcbVFXjXQj3k8kI8vXEz-QOZRjEUg7RycHZre1X6ANCzh2Im0p-TUpa356dvOId9GS/s1600/Team+Bamboo's%2BShaira%2BCervancia%2Bvs.%2BTanya%2BDiaz%2BThe%2BVoice.jpg" title="Tanya Diaz wins The Battles vs Shaira Cervancia on 'The Voice PH'" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Coach Bamboo declared Tanya as the winner in 'The Battle' round. She will advance to the next level of the competition – the Knockout rounds.<br /><br />However, Shaira will still advance to the next level of the competition as she got a steal from the three coaches. Shaira chose Team Sarah.<br /><br />WATCH: The Voice of the Philippines Season 2 The Battles: Tanya Diaz vs Shaira Cervancia performed "Banal na Aso, Santong Kabayo" (video courtesy of ABS-CBN)<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="400" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/d7iSZ9X76zQ" width="600"></iframe></center><br /><b>RELATED VIDEOS</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/12/video-jem-cubil-wins-the-battles-vs-thara-therese-jordana-on-the-voice-ph.html">VIDEO: Jem Cubil wins The Battles vs Thara Therese Jordana on 'The Voice PH'</a><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/12/video-jannet-cadayona-wins-the-battles-vs-arnee-hidalgo-on-the-voice-ph.html">VIDEO: Jannet Cadayona wins The Battles vs Arnee Hidalgo on 'The Voice PH'</a><br /><br />Coach Bamboo had selected the groups of artists who will compete and the songs they will perform in the Battles. <br /><br />At the end of the Battles, each coach will have nine artists who will advance to the Knockout rounds, two of which are stolen artists from the other teams.<br /><br />The continuation of The Battles on Sunday dominates online conversations with '#TheBattlesPH' among the trending topics.<br /><br />"The Voice of the Philippines" Season 2 is hosted by Toni Gonzaga and Luis Manzano, with Alex Gonzaga and Robi Domingo as V Reporters.</div>

VIDEO: Tanya Diaz wins The Battles vs Shaira Cervancia on 'The Voice PH'

MANILA, Philippines - Team Bamboo artists clashed in the continuation of The Battle Round of ABS-CBN's top-rating and Twitter-trending ...

VIDEO: Jem Cubil wins The Battles vs Thara Therese Jordana on 'The Voice PH'

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Team Lea artists clashed in the continuation of The Battle Round of ABS-CBN's Twitter-trending "The Voice of the Philippines" on Sunday, December 14, 2014 with Thara Therese Jordana and <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/11/video-jem-cubil-sings-use-somebody-on-the-voice-philippines-season-2.html">Jem Cubil</a> performed Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown hit "No Air."<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmhA1uoudYNwZMyHxBLiMpFVAtDrFMadjE3qEqcpz3VvN3O0dNnuKikzy6MThRk-OY0PwAb3iRaxY9OFNChGqifSzaVCIXudzfwnVy9dWsFfP_9oWiFQ3zGmtOJjoQSEENQTstAEb-x3Mm/s1600/Team+Lea's%2BJem%2BCubil%2Bvs.%2BThara%2BJordana%2BThe%2BVoice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmhA1uoudYNwZMyHxBLiMpFVAtDrFMadjE3qEqcpz3VvN3O0dNnuKikzy6MThRk-OY0PwAb3iRaxY9OFNChGqifSzaVCIXudzfwnVy9dWsFfP_9oWiFQ3zGmtOJjoQSEENQTstAEb-x3Mm/s1600/Team+Lea's%2BJem%2BCubil%2Bvs.%2BThara%2BJordana%2BThe%2BVoice.jpg" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Coach Lea declared Jem as the winner in 'The Battle' round. He will advance to the next level of the competition – the Knockout rounds.<br /><br />None of the coaches attempted to steal Thara from Team Lea.<br /><br />WATCH: The Voice of the Philippines Season 2 The Battles: Thara Therese Jordana vs Jem Cubil performed "No Air" (video courtesy of ABS-CBN)<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="400" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/wtgypUqbHS4" width="600"></iframe><br /></center><br /><b>RELATED VID</b>EO<br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/12/video-jannet-cadayona-wins-the-battles-vs-arnee-hidalgo-on-the-voice-ph.html">VIDEO: Jannet Cadayona wins The Battles vs Arnee Hidalgo on 'The Voice PH'</a><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/12/video-tanya-diaz-wins-the-battles-vs-shaira-cervancia-on-the-voice-ph.html">VIDEO: Tanya Diaz wins The Battles vs Shaira Cervancia on 'The Voice PH'</a><br />Coach Lea had selected the groups of artists who will compete and the songs they will perform in the Battles. <br /><br />At the end of the Battles, each coach will have nine artists who will advance to the Knockout rounds, two of which are stolen artists from the other teams.<br /><br />The continuation of The Battles on Sunday dominates online conversations with '#TheBattlesPH' among the trending topics.<br /><br />"The Voice of the Philippines" Season 2 is hosted by Toni Gonzaga and Luis Manzano, with Alex Gonzaga and Robi Domingo as V Reporters.</div>

VIDEO: Jem Cubil wins The Battles vs Thara Therese Jordana on 'The Voice PH'

MANILA, Philippines - Team Lea artists clashed in the continuation of The Battle Round of ABS-CBN's Twitter-trending "The Voice of ...

VIDEO: Jannet Cadayona wins The Battles vs Arnee Hidalgo on 'The Voice PH'

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Team Apl's artists clashed in the continuation of The Battle Round of ABS-CBN's top-rating "The Voice Philippines" on Sunday, December 14, 2014 with <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/10/video-jannet-cadayona-sings-tukso-on-the-voice-of-the-philippines-season-2.html">Jannet Cadayona</a> and RnB singer <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/11/video-90s-rnb-artist-arnee-hidalgo-auditions-on-the-voice-ph.html">Arnee Hidalgo</a> performed Basil valdez hit "Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo."<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrMxxOKsEEdhMll7OsQSUTJ7vAESQZDxGfuERAAu0t2RMaDGbiYap2-T91kFsvx0MN_NY6uCqpPwa3u_YlP_s5LejZyzuZzaanQNxFlBBrVjFW0O6jsRvX1W31H9mZzkox-3cFFcl7heB/s1600/Team+Apl's%2BArnee%2BHidalgo%2Bvs.%2BJannet%2BCadayona%2BThe%2BVoice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Jannet Cadayona wins The Battles vs Arnee Hidalgo on 'The Voice PH'" border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrMxxOKsEEdhMll7OsQSUTJ7vAESQZDxGfuERAAu0t2RMaDGbiYap2-T91kFsvx0MN_NY6uCqpPwa3u_YlP_s5LejZyzuZzaanQNxFlBBrVjFW0O6jsRvX1W31H9mZzkox-3cFFcl7heB/s1600/Team+Apl's%2BArnee%2BHidalgo%2Bvs.%2BJannet%2BCadayona%2BThe%2BVoice.jpg" title="Jannet Cadayona wins The Battles vs Arnee Hidalgo on 'The Voice PH'" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Coach Apl declared Jannet as the winner in 'The Battle' round. She will move to the next round of the competition – the Knockout rounds.<br /><br />However, Arnee will still advance to the next level of the competition as she got a steal from Coach Bamboo.<br /><br />WATCH: The Voice of the Philippines Season 2 The Battles: Jannet Cadayona vs Arnee Hidalgo performed "Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo" (video courtesy of ABS-CBN)<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="400" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/TPsY8Jv1wyM" width="600"></iframe></center><br /><b>RELATED VIDEOS</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/12/video-jem-cubil-wins-the-battles-vs-thara-therese-jordana-on-the-voice-ph.html">VIDEO: Jem Cubil wins The Battles vs Thara Therese Jordana on 'The Voice PH'</a><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/12/video-tanya-diaz-wins-the-battles-vs-shaira-cervancia-on-the-voice-ph.html">VIDEO: Tanya Diaz wins The Battles vs Shaira Cervancia on 'The Voice PH'</a><br /><br />Coach Apl had selected the groups of artists who will compete and the songs they will perform in the Battles. <br /><br />At the end of the Battles, each coach will have nine artists who will advance to the Knockout rounds, two of which are stolen artists from the other teams.<br /><br />The continuation of The Battles on Sunday dominates online conversations with '#TheBattlesPH' among the trending topics.<br /><br />"The Voice of the Philippines" Season 2 is hosted by Toni Gonzaga and Luis Manzano, with Alex Gonzaga and Robi Domingo as V Reporters.</div>

VIDEO: Jannet Cadayona wins The Battles vs Arnee Hidalgo on 'The Voice PH'

MANILA, Philippines - Team Apl's artists clashed in the continuation of The Battle Round of ABS-CBN's top-rating "The Voice Phi...