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Filipinos ask #NasaanAngPangulo; #Fallen44 tops Twitter trends

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Filipinos on social media flood inquiries with #NasaanAngPangulo and #Fallen44 trends as President Benigno 'PNoy' Aquino III did not attend the arrival of honors on Thursday for the slain cops in Mamasapano, Maguindanao last Sunday.<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/AVvXsEiFcJBOjFMxQq7ZnbZvcd9g64IpPkC2dPLR4A326QIbIG-xvK7wsD9_61U08tH9HxpwICBT7xBHiwpf3hIKwzUOi4rnSQuLWsRQ3wel_67IAbzSM-LFfgIAxnGajrUKljWDVvOvJJfBhJ5f/s1600/PNoy-Laguna-Mitsubishi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Aquino in Mitsubishi inaugural launch Laguna" border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFcJBOjFMxQq7ZnbZvcd9g64IpPkC2dPLR4A326QIbIG-xvK7wsD9_61U08tH9HxpwICBT7xBHiwpf3hIKwzUOi4rnSQuLWsRQ3wel_67IAbzSM-LFfgIAxnGajrUKljWDVvOvJJfBhJ5f/s1600/PNoy-Laguna-Mitsubishi.jpg" title="Aquino in Mitsubishi inaugural launch Laguna" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">PNoy attended the inauguration of the Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) Sta. Rosa Plant at Greenfield Automotive Park, Special Economic Zone in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna on Thursday.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The bodies of the 42 fallen men of the Philippine National Police - Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) arrived at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City while the President has attended an event in Laguna for the inauguration of the new manufacturing plant of Mitsubishi Motors Philippines.<br /><br />Netizens said the President as the highest official of the country should be there to salute for the fallen cops.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Deputy Presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte explained that PNoy was not originally planned to attend the arrival of honors.<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/AVvXsEhWMfn_NoeLsyPODBTCONYffPPRhbZDUFZTrGigRaoU9zK4zbb2YU_NLAsXySPjgn6Uy2Bc9DZ1wodl0j2T-Okj-MJ3NjZriZurkZN-ujAqOWoYNKoqFWIINaf3VbGv5PeoDKcpordMTXsi/s1600/families-fallen-saf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Arrival of honors at the Villamor Air Base on Thursday" border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWMfn_NoeLsyPODBTCONYffPPRhbZDUFZTrGigRaoU9zK4zbb2YU_NLAsXySPjgn6Uy2Bc9DZ1wodl0j2T-Okj-MJ3NjZriZurkZN-ujAqOWoYNKoqFWIINaf3VbGv5PeoDKcpordMTXsi/s1600/families-fallen-saf.jpg" title="Arrival of honors at the Villamor Air Base on Thursday" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arrival of honors at the Villamor Air Base on Thursday</td></tr></tbody></table><br />"The president will be leading the necrological services to be held in Camp Bagong Diwa on Friday morning," Valte added.<br /><br />Netizens added that this was not an excuse for PNoy to prioritize other events than the national concern.<br /><br /><b>READ</b>: <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2015/01/pnoy-declares-january-30-national-day-of-mourning-after-mamasapano-encounter.html">PNoy declares January 30 a 'National Day of Mourning' after Mamasapano encounter</a><br />Here are some of the social media posts as netizens ask #NasaanAngPangulo:<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">A moment of silence to the fallen men of our country. <br /><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NasaanAngPangulo?src=hash">#NasaanAngPangulo</a> <a href="http://t.co/eTscCFhVHD">pic.twitter.com/eTscCFhVHD</a><br />— Pinoy Quotes (@FunnyPinoyQuote) <br /><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/FunnyPinoyQuote/status/560807738242920448">January 29, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">I am so ashamed of this government! So ashamed! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NasaanAngPangulo?src=hash">#NasaanAngPangulo</a> <a href="http://t.co/WithMLWvOn">pic.twitter.com/WithMLWvOn</a><br />— Adjanet Fresco Rase (@AJRase) <br /><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/AJRase/status/560883851593908224">January 29, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">Our cops and troops have realized they have been <br /><br />serving under a leader totally undeserving of even a drop of their blood. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NasaanAngPangulo?src=hash">#NasaanAngPangulo</a><br />— Tonyo <br /><br />Cruz (@tonyocruz) <a href="https://twitter.com/tonyocruz/status/560836702537658368">January 29, <br /><br />2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><This is my profile pic. You can use/share it too <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NasaanAngPangulo?src=hash">#NasaanAngPangulo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MamasapanoClash?src=hash">#MamasapanoClash</a> (Image by Paolo <br /><br />Arevalo) <a href="http://t.co/9DHbCrNjmD">pic.twitter.com/9DHbCrNjmD</a><br />— Noem Lardizabal-<br /><br />Dado (@momblogger) <a href="https://twitter.com/momblogger/status/560833911077367809">January 29, <br /><br />2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">"PH in grief, fury as President betrays, dishonors <br /><br />elite cops" <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NasaanAngPangulo?src=hash">#NasaanAngPangulo</a> <br /><br /><a href="http://t.co/87VvjlTxKa">http://t.co/87VvjlTxKa</a> <a href="http://t.co/CcXwLMSyBi">pic.twitter.com/CcXwLMSyBi</a><br />— Tonyo Cruz (@tonyocruz) <a href="https://twitter.com/tonyocruz/status/560898088542285824">January 29, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">Dedma. Lack of empathy. This was glaringly obvious <br /><br />even in last night's speech. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NasaanAngPangulo?src=hash">#NasaanAngPangulo</a><br />— Antonio L. Tinio (@tonchi) <a href="https://twitter.com/tonchi/status/560797146757070849">January 29, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">Remember when <a href="https://twitter.com/noynoyaquino">@noynoyaquino</a> said this before? Never forget.... "I don’t <br /><br />attend wakes of people I don’t know." <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NasaanAngPangulo?src=hash">#NasaanAngPangulo</a><br />— Bimby (@bimby_kalerQUI) <a href="https://twitter.com/bimby_kalerQUI/status/560931275893379073">January 29, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /></div>

Filipinos ask #NasaanAngPangulo; #Fallen44 tops Twitter trends

MANILA, Philippines - Filipinos on social media flood inquiries with #NasaanAngPangulo and #Fallen44 trends as President Benigno 'PNoy...

Filipinos ask #NasaanAngPangulo; #Fallen44 tops Twitter trends

Filipinos ask #NasaanAngPangulo; #Fallen44 tops Twitter trends

MANILA, Philippines - Filipinos on social media flood inquiries with #NasaanAngPangulo and #Fallen44 trends as President Benigno 'PNoy...

Top performing school, performance of schools Architect board exam January 2015

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) officially announced on Thursday, January 29 that <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2015/01/list-of-passers-architect-board-exam-ale-results-january-2015.html">867 out of 1,428 passed the Architect board exam (ALE)</a> given by the Board of Architecture in Manila, Cebu and Legazpi this January 23 and 25, 2015.<br /><br />PRC named University of Santo Tomas (UST) as the top performing school  in the January 2015 Architect Licensure Examination as per Commission Resolution No. 2010-547 series of 2010. UST got 83.42 percent passing rate or 161 out of 193 passed the exam.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVflLbsKhonUbFIvS8wx3gbNAIB5Xg9OwEGbt4d9kq4Agy5jzMGlG-A_i0hLqlHnstLS8IHqP3qC_jTpHuCATO9ajr7PI0UbYoQlcW2AI7A6DE5r5X_uKXXn66V88JiVbHaYeblJVw9rIn/s1600/top-performing-school-ale-2015.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Top performing school, performance of schools Architect board exam January 2015" border="0" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVflLbsKhonUbFIvS8wx3gbNAIB5Xg9OwEGbt4d9kq4Agy5jzMGlG-A_i0hLqlHnstLS8IHqP3qC_jTpHuCATO9ajr7PI0UbYoQlcW2AI7A6DE5r5X_uKXXn66V88JiVbHaYeblJVw9rIn/s1600/top-performing-school-ale-2015.png" title="Top performing school, performance of schools Architect board exam January 2015" width="560" /></a></div>The performance of schools in the January 2015 Architect board exam in alphabetical order as per R.A. 8981 otherwise known as PRC Modernization Act of 2000 Section 7(m) "To monitor the performance of schools in licensure examinations and publish the results thereof in a newspaper of national circulation" is as follows:<br /><br /><div style="-x-system-font: none; display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 12px auto 6px auto;"><a href="https://www.scribd.com/doc/254076296/Performance-of-Schools-Architect" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" title="View Performance of Schools Architect on Scribd">Performance of Schools Architect</a></div><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="undefined" data-auto-height="false" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_40559" scrolling="no" src="https://www.scribd.com/embeds/254076296/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&show_recommendations=true" width="100%"></iframe><br /><br /></div>

Top performing school, performance of schools Architect board exam January 2015

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) officially announced on Thursday, January 29 that 867 out of 1,428 passed the Architect board e...

Top performing school, performance of schools Architect board exam January 2015

Top performing school, performance of schools Architect board exam January 2015

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) officially announced on Thursday, January 29 that 867 out of 1,428 passed the Architect board e...

PRC: UST grad tops January 2015 Architect board exam (ALE)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) officially released on Thursday the full list of passers for January 2015 architect board exam or the architect licensure examination (ALE). Christian Candolea Reyes of University of Santo Tomas (UST) topped the board with 84.80% grade.<br /><br />Tarlac State University (TSU) graduate Orlando Pineda Sangalang Jr. ranked second with 84.50 average grade.<br /><br /><b>PRC</b>: <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2015/01/list-of-passers-architect-board-exam-ale-results-january-2015.html">867 out of 1,428 pass January 2015 Architect Licensure Examination (ALE)</a><br /><br /><b><br /></b><b>The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places (Top 10) in the January 2015 Architecture board exam are the following:</b><br /><br />RANK NAME SCHOOL RATING (%)<br /><br />1 CHRISTIAN CANDOLEA REYES <br />UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS <br />84.80<br /><br />2 ORLANDO PINEDA SANGALANG JR <br />TARLAC STATE UNIVERSITY (TARLAC COLLEGE OF TECH.) <br />84.50<br /><br />3 DINO MIGUEL FELICIANO VILLARICA <br />UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINESDILIMAN<br />83.20<br /><br />4 JOSE RICARDO FERNANDEZ RUSTIA <br />UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINESDILIMAN<br />83.00<br /><br />5 VANESSA VICTORIA CASES GASTON <br />UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINESDILIMAN<br />82.80<br /><br />REGINA DOROTHY PANAHON ROCHA <br />UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINESDILIMAN<br />82.80<br /><br />6 ANDRE NICOLAS PATI ALCANTARA <br />UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS <br />82.70<br /><br />SHANE ANN MANLICLIC ESTARIS <br />UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS <br />82.70<br /><br />7 ROBERT DON YAN ESPARCIA <br />UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS <br />82.60<br /><br />JANKIN DAVIES YUTANKIN GO <br />ATENEO DE DAVAO UNIVERSITY <br />82.60<br /><br />8 FRANCIS MICHAEL REGONDOLA PADUA <br />UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS <br />82.50<br /><br />9 MARK TERREL CESAR LIMJOCO <br />TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES-QUEZON CITY <br />82.40<br /><br />10 DANNIE JOSEPH AMARILLO REY <br />TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA <br />82.30<br /><br />NOTHING FOLLOWS-------------------------------------- <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKpwUNmJrVx6cw6V3LfEmAQMULOGXz-AGhZbi9e3pysFWx7zGxktAwlGHXw_CIhGODuNbCQkD0CW_5IqEarGR9CNEtClIEJV2ibCcx6eLMOqkmWuQMlgvtHXB85HVzhaMQs1uGV_dkG_0e/s1600/TOP-10-ALE-JAN2015.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="PRC: UST grad tops January 2015 Architect board exam (ALE)" border="0" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKpwUNmJrVx6cw6V3LfEmAQMULOGXz-AGhZbi9e3pysFWx7zGxktAwlGHXw_CIhGODuNbCQkD0CW_5IqEarGR9CNEtClIEJV2ibCcx6eLMOqkmWuQMlgvtHXB85HVzhaMQs1uGV_dkG_0e/s1600/TOP-10-ALE-JAN2015.png" title="PRC: UST grad tops January 2015 Architect board exam (ALE)" width="560" /></a></div><br /></div>

PRC: UST grad tops January 2015 Architect board exam (ALE)

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) officially released on Thursday the full list of passers for January 2015 architect board exam ...

PRC: UST grad tops January 2015 Architect board exam (ALE)

PRC: UST grad tops January 2015 Architect board exam (ALE)

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) officially released on Thursday the full list of passers for January 2015 architect board exam ...

Snake with legs captured in Isabela, video now viral

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">A video about snake with legs is now viral online after ABS-CBN's Umagang Kay Ganda (UKG) reported the case  on Tuesday.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_cs9HCYlMY1jqbmqbLI2XUExZD2IA57klDg7F6O_PekzfWp-k58WW-h44YleHKkZHe8gOyywmMSOm0tYfLm3s9crpfEqLC5C2AZcd2qc422MNDij_lDZ4D5mk0c2HhEUNTaFVovflCu0/s1600/snake-with-legs.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Snake with legs captured in Isabela, video now viral" border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_cs9HCYlMY1jqbmqbLI2XUExZD2IA57klDg7F6O_PekzfWp-k58WW-h44YleHKkZHe8gOyywmMSOm0tYfLm3s9crpfEqLC5C2AZcd2qc422MNDij_lDZ4D5mk0c2HhEUNTaFVovflCu0/s1600/snake-with-legs.png" title="Snake with legs captured in Isabela, video now viral" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />The snake with apparent foot of a lizard or iguana was captured in Mallig, Isabela inside the house of Gambol family.<br /><br />Noberto said he's cleaning the house when he noticed the snake on the floor. The snake crawled inside the carton box. Then, they quickly killed it. But he was amazed as he noticed that the snake seems to have a foot.<br /><br />In the video, neighbors have different beliefs about the snake such as it will bring 'good luck' and the other says it's a sign of 'doomsday'.<br /><br />Meanwhile, forestry scientist Arnold Frogoso of Penro, Isabela said genetic mutations occurred in snake. <br /><br />The Gambol family already preserved the unusual snake.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: Snake with feet found in Isabela City (video courtesy of UKG/ABS-CBN News)</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="420" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5nbU7WT5-qQ" width="600"></iframe></center></div>

Snake with legs captured in Isabela, video now viral

A video about snake with legs is now viral online after ABS-CBN's Umagang Kay Ganda (UKG) reported the case on Tuesday. The snake with ...

Snake with legs captured in Isabela, video now viral

Snake with legs captured in Isabela, video now viral

A video about snake with legs is now viral online after ABS-CBN's Umagang Kay Ganda (UKG) reported the case on Tuesday. The snake with ...

PNoy declares January 30 a 'National Day of Mourning' after Mamasapano encounter

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday officially declared a "National Day of Mourning" on Friday, January 30 to symbolize the sorrow and empathy of the entire country after the bloody encounter which killed 44 policemen in Mamasapano, Maguindanao Sunday morning.<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/AVvXsEgaLQ340AF-QJXtvYTq0NJq-OhbYaznoevdkhqtFfmOSO2cSeBAIBr-07yg-fdnAfMeKHgEJM6Ox3TKnxXRatny6ZMmZ3Rzqeml3lQ-GzEeb2o22xNzDAS4UnOKJLHu0GE1bpt6edxqXhMS/s1600/Mamasapano-incident.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mamasapano, Maguindanao clash" border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaLQ340AF-QJXtvYTq0NJq-OhbYaznoevdkhqtFfmOSO2cSeBAIBr-07yg-fdnAfMeKHgEJM6Ox3TKnxXRatny6ZMmZ3Rzqeml3lQ-GzEeb2o22xNzDAS4UnOKJLHu0GE1bpt6edxqXhMS/s1600/Mamasapano-incident.jpg" title="Mamasapano, Maguindanao clash" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">44 cops died in Mamasapano, Maguindanao clash</td></tr></tbody></table><br />"As President and as father of this country, I am greatly saddened that our policemen had to lay down their lives for this mission. Without question, these people are heroes; they who willingly put themselves in danger to address threats to our security; they who were wounded; they who gave their lives in the name of peace. To honor those who perished, I am declaring a National Day of Mourning to symbolize the sorrow and empathy of our entire country."<br /><br /><b>UPDATE</b>: Aquino signed on Wednesday the <a href="http://www.gov.ph/2015/01/28/proclamation-no-953-s-2015/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 953 s. 2015</a> declaring January 30 as a national day of mourning.  Note: There's no announcement of work or class suspension for Friday.<br /><br />"The entire nation is requested to offer prayers for the eternal repose of the souls of the victims and for our people to reclaim our sense of humanity. Further, I instruct all public institutions and military installations in the Philippines to lower the Philippines flag to half-mast," Aquino said in a statement.<br />Aquino on a televised speech from Malacanang Palace has addressed the national concern on the outcome of Philippine National Police’s Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) mission to arrest two notorious terrorists namely Abdulbasit Usman and Zulkipli Bin Hir, alias Abu Marwan.<br /><br />The NDRRMC has reported to Aquino that aside from 44 policemen who have died in the process of fulfilling their duties, 16 others were injured, including 3 civilians.<br /><br />PNoy emphasized that Marwan and Usman are not common criminals. <br /><br />"There is a long string of outstanding warrants for their arrest. There are no less than 8 outstanding warrants against Usman alone, while there are no less than 2 for Marwan. One of the earliest warrants was issued in 2002, which means that they were already being pursued when I was a member of Congress. Allow me to clarify: When a warrant is issued against an individual, all officers of the law are obligated to serve it. This is precisely why, since long ago, our security sector, including the AFP, PNP, and NBI, has undertaken multiple operations to capture Marwan, Usman, and other terrorists."<br /><br />PNoy also clarified that approval from him for the said mission to proceed is not required.<br /><br />"These agencies are not always required to obtain my approval for each and every one of their operations, because it would be impractical for them to wait for my clearance before proceeding. My duty: to make certain that they are carrying out their responsibilities. There are times when certain matters are elevated to my desk so that I may give guidance, give a more holistic view of the situation, or explain its wider implications."<br /><br />"I emphasize: It is stated in Article II, Section 4 of our Constitution that “The primary duty of government is to serve and protect the people.” This is why, when our police force uncovered the precise location of Marwan and Usman, they decided to take action and serve the warrants of the two individuals."<br /><br />It was past 4 in the morning when the SAF reached the stronghold in which Marwan and Usman were hiding. In the encounter that followed, the primary target, Marwan, was allegedly killed. Upon hearing the gunshots, Usman and his cohorts fought back. There were also non-combatants spotted in the houses in which Marwan and Usman were located; it was necessary for our forces to close the distance to avoid involving the innocent. Marwan’s house was the first attacked; Usman responded, and the element of surprise, which was necessary to avoid detection, was lost. This is why the SAF decided to withdraw and rendezvous with their companions, who were securing their exit route from the area where the encounter occurred. It appears that it was during this withdrawal when the bloodiest part of the clash happened.<br /><br />PNoy before the end of his speech called out the attention of Filipinos to show a single aspiration for peace and ensure that the ultimate sacrifice made by some members of the SAF does not go to waste.<br /><br />"We will gain justice, in time, through the right processes, and without letting go of our dreams to realize a widespread and lasting peace."<br /><br /><b>WATCH: President Aquino's Message to the Nation Delivered on January 28, 2015</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="400" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/SWDsbdkLW9Q" width="600"></iframe></center><br /></div>

PNoy declares January 30 a 'National Day of Mourning' after Mamasapano encounter

MANILA, Philippines - President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday officially declared a "National Day of Mourning" on Friday, Januar...

PNoy declares January 30 a 'National Day of Mourning' after Mamasapano encounter

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday officially declared a "National Day of Mourning" on Friday, January 30 to symbolize the sorrow and empathy of the entire country after the bloody encounter which killed 44 policemen in Mamasapano, Maguindanao Sunday morning.<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/AVvXsEgaLQ340AF-QJXtvYTq0NJq-OhbYaznoevdkhqtFfmOSO2cSeBAIBr-07yg-fdnAfMeKHgEJM6Ox3TKnxXRatny6ZMmZ3Rzqeml3lQ-GzEeb2o22xNzDAS4UnOKJLHu0GE1bpt6edxqXhMS/s1600/Mamasapano-incident.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mamasapano, Maguindanao clash" border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaLQ340AF-QJXtvYTq0NJq-OhbYaznoevdkhqtFfmOSO2cSeBAIBr-07yg-fdnAfMeKHgEJM6Ox3TKnxXRatny6ZMmZ3Rzqeml3lQ-GzEeb2o22xNzDAS4UnOKJLHu0GE1bpt6edxqXhMS/s1600/Mamasapano-incident.jpg" title="Mamasapano, Maguindanao clash" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">44 cops died in Mamasapano, Maguindanao clash</td></tr></tbody></table><br />"As President and as father of this country, I am greatly saddened that our policemen had to lay down their lives for this mission. Without question, these people are heroes; they who willingly put themselves in danger to address threats to our security; they who were wounded; they who gave their lives in the name of peace. To honor those who perished, I am declaring a National Day of Mourning to symbolize the sorrow and empathy of our entire country."<br /><br />Aquino on a televised speech from Malacanang Palace has addressed the national concern on the outcome of Philippine National Police’s Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) mission to arrest two notorious terrorists namely Abdulbasit Usman and Zulkipli Bin Hir, alias Abu Marwan.<br /><br />The NDRRMC has reported to Aquino that aside from 44 policemen who have died in the process of fulfilling their duties, 16 others were injured, including 3 civilians.<br /><br />PNoy emphasized that Marwan and Usman are not common criminals. <br /><br />"There is a long string of outstanding warrants for their arrest. There are no less than 8 outstanding warrants against Usman alone, while there are no less than 2 for Marwan. One of the earliest warrants was issued in 2002, which means that they were already being pursued when I was a member of Congress. Allow me to clarify: When a warrant is issued against an individual, all officers of the law are obligated to serve it. This is precisely why, since long ago, our security sector, including the AFP, PNP, and NBI, has undertaken multiple operations to capture Marwan, Usman, and other terrorists."<br /><br />PNoy also clarified that approval from him for the said mission to proceed is not required.<br /><br />"These agencies are not always required to obtain my approval for each and every one of their operations, because it would be impractical for them to wait for my clearance before proceeding. My duty: to make certain that they are carrying out their responsibilities. There are times when certain matters are elevated to my desk so that I may give guidance, give a more holistic view of the situation, or explain its wider implications."<br /><br />"I emphasize: It is stated in Article II, Section 4 of our Constitution that “The primary duty of government is to serve and protect the people.” This is why, when our police force uncovered the precise location of Marwan and Usman, they decided to take action and serve the warrants of the two individuals."<br /><br />It was past 4 in the morning when the SAF reached the stronghold in which Marwan and Usman were hiding. In the encounter that followed, the primary target, Marwan, was allegedly killed. Upon hearing the gunshots, Usman and his cohorts fought back. There were also non-combatants spotted in the houses in which Marwan and Usman were located; it was necessary for our forces to close the distance to avoid involving the innocent. Marwan’s house was the first attacked; Usman responded, and the element of surprise, which was necessary to avoid detection, was lost. This is why the SAF decided to withdraw and rendezvous with their companions, who were securing their exit route from the area where the encounter occurred. It appears that it was during this withdrawal when the bloodiest part of the clash happened.<br /><br />PNoy before the end of his speech called out the attention of Filipinos to show a single aspiration for peace and ensure that the ultimate sacrifice made by some members of the SAF does not go to waste.<br /><br />"We will gain justice, in time, through the right processes, and without letting go of our dreams to realize a widespread and lasting peace."<br /><br /><b>WATCH: President Aquino's Message to the Nation Delivered on January 28, 2015</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="400" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/SWDsbdkLW9Q" width="600"></iframe></center><br /></div>

PNoy declares January 30 a 'National Day of Mourning' after Mamasapano encounter

MANILA, Philippines - President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday officially declared a "National Day of Mourning" on Friday, Januar...

USTET results AY 2015-2016 now available Online

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The University of Santo Tomas (UST) on Wednesday morning, January 28, 2015 released official USTET results for Academic Year AY 2015-2016. The Office for Admissions (OFAD) posted the results online thru an inquiry page on its website where takers can view the program they have qualified.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://myuste.ust.edu.ph:8888/admission/results.jsp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="USTET results AY 2015-2016 now available Online" border="0" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnDj85vx4f5i5Ch5R5pwkrculmetEVd0nw3n9gP3NCtF8SonvGRyx-S6s96MROnd1yiigfcG341ZwLL_ITfDKUMFAaKyaVeLstbPtb1N2gNArGPGYv1EuTXOw5h6CHMrcbEmGEy2f5QpLF/s1600/USTET-results-2015.png" title="USTET results AY 2015-2016 now available Online" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />USTET was administered in three batches by OFAD on August 24, September 28 and December 7, 2014 in Manila, 37 official testing centers in Provincial areas and 10 international testing locations.<br /><br />The USTET results Admission results page portal can be accessed <b><a href="http://myuste.ust.edu.ph:8888/admission/results.jsp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></b>.<br /><br /><b>Note</b>: Make sure to input the applicant number that can be found in your test permit. Do not include the 2015 entry year on it (i. e. 2015-12345 then remove 2015, just type the 12345 in the Applicant Number field.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">For concerns re: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USTETResults?src=hash">#USTETResults</a>, you may contact the UST Office for Admissions at (02) 406-1611 local 8276 or (02) 309-7211.<br />— UST TomasinoWeb (@TomasinoWeb) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomasinoWeb/status/560381437845590016">January 28, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><b>RELATED RESULT</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/09/list-of-passers-dost-scholarship-exam-results-ay-2015-2016.html">List of Passers: DOST Scholarship Exam Results AY 2015-2016</a><br /><br />OFAD said they will no longer provide hard copy of the results and will no longer post the list of passers in campus contrary with the previous years.<br /><br />OFAD further advised that takers may also download and print their results for presentation purposes during the confirmation of enrolment.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the admission department in advance has posted general instructions and reminders for USTET 2015 Qualifiers.<br /><br />In determining the list of qualifiers, 40 percent of the applicant’s total score will be based on his/her high school academic performance and the remaining 60 percent will come from USTET results.<br /><br />UST is one of the best education institutions in the Philippines and the largest Catholic University in the World in terms of student population in a single campus. Also, it has the most number of accredited programs according to PACUCOA.</div>

USTET results AY 2015-2016 now available Online

MANILA, Philippines - The University of Santo Tomas (UST) on Wednesday morning, January 28, 2015 released official USTET results for Academi...

USTET results AY 2015-2016 now available Online

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The University of Santo Tomas (UST) on Wednesday morning, January 28, 2015 released official USTET results for Academic Year AY 2015-2016. The Office for Admissions (OFAD) posted the results online thru an inquiry page on its website where takers can view the program they have qualified.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://myuste.ust.edu.ph:8888/admission/results.jsp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="UST releases official USTET results AY 2015-2016 Online" border="0" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLrq8xlawNZkb5Cvwr0dmHdueXJPTLVvO0VyvlaZhdKHx5rnz4GN5KJd8KLyQgWqUbybzpAAKca-Oy7nxUOfQcAq7dOfI7iqbbGBL4kYKlogEwNaqFSvjmRNwss7qIcXB4R5w-fHlHCeNu/s1600/USTET-results-2015.png" title="UST releases official USTET results AY 2015-2016 Online" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />USTET was administered in three batches by OFAD on August 24, September 28 and December 7, 2014 in Manila, 37 official testing centers in Provincial areas and 10 international testing locations.<br /><br />The USTET results Admission results page portal can be accessed <b><a href="http://myuste.ust.edu.ph:8888/admission/results.jsp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></b>.<br /><br /><b>RELATED RESULT</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2014/09/list-of-passers-dost-scholarship-exam-results-ay-2015-2016.html">List of Passers: DOST Scholarship Exam Results AY 2015-2016</a><br /><br />OFAD said they will no longer provide hard copy of the results and will no longer post the list of passers in campus contrary with the previous years.<br /><br />OFAD further advised that takers may also download and print their results for presentation purposes during the confirmation of enrolment.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the admission department in advance has posted general instructions and reminders for USTET 2015 Qualifiers.<br /><br />In determining the list of qualifiers, 40 percent of the applicant’s total score will be based on his/her high school academic performance and the remaining 60 percent will come from USTET results.<br /><br />UST is one of the best education institutions in the Philippines and the largest Catholic University in the World in terms of student population in a single campus. Also, it has the most number of accredited programs according to PACUCOA.</div>

USTET results AY 2015-2016 now available Online

MANILA, Philippines - The University of Santo Tomas (UST) on Wednesday morning, January 28, 2015 released official USTET results for Academi...

VIDEO: Miss Colombia Paulina Vega crowned Miss Universe 2014

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MIAMI, Florida - Miss Colombia Paulina Vega wins the Miss Universe crown beating out first runner-up Miss USA Nia Sanchez and 86 other contestants in the much awaited coronation night on Sunday night, January 25 (Monday morning in Manila).<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/AVvXsEhTMnHNzEDRi1-9XAVrLvUc3zfInv5vhq1nVjZFYwFJy-nJX9Zon4GJsj1pWTYKFpMNBDy3l6W585RxyaaVjRn2h8hWoX2PDXYWwnIWOX5TWw2yH1DUR4n4ZL9b2so_9QNWBftw1jkE0Btb/s1600/Miss+Colombia-Miss+U.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt=" Miss Universe 2014, Paulina Vega from Colombia" border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTMnHNzEDRi1-9XAVrLvUc3zfInv5vhq1nVjZFYwFJy-nJX9Zon4GJsj1pWTYKFpMNBDy3l6W585RxyaaVjRn2h8hWoX2PDXYWwnIWOX5TWw2yH1DUR4n4ZL9b2so_9QNWBftw1jkE0Btb/s1600/Miss+Colombia-Miss+U.jpg" title=" Miss Universe 2014, Paulina Vega from Colombia" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"> Miss Universe 2014, Paulina Vega from Colombia | Credit: MissUniverse.com</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The 22-year old new title holder said she would wear the crown with "pride and excitement" as she heard the news that fans in Colombia had taken to the streets to celebrate.<br /><br />The last time Colombia won the crown was in 1958 when Luz Marina Zuluaga scored the title.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Philippines bet MJ Lastimosa failed to make it to the top 5 of the annual pageant. Filipinos expect her to finally take home the coveted title after the previous representatives did well getting closest to the crown. The 27-year-old beauty from Cotabato made it through to the final 15 and the final 10. <br /><br />Making it to the top five finalist includes Netherlands, Ukraine and Jamaica.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: Paulina Vega is crowned Miss Universe 2014 in Doral-Miami, Florida.</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="400" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/a1Q2PSvIfUA" width="600"></iframe></center><br /></div>

VIDEO: Miss Colombia Paulina Vega crowned Miss Universe 2014

MIAMI, Florida - Miss Colombia Paulina Vega wins the Miss Universe crown beating out first runner-up Miss USA Nia Sanchez and 86 other conte...

VIDEO: Miss Colombia Paulina Vega crowned Miss Universe 2014

VIDEO: Miss Colombia Paulina Vega crowned Miss Universe 2014

MIAMI, Florida - Miss Colombia Paulina Vega wins the Miss Universe crown beating out first runner-up Miss USA Nia Sanchez and 86 other conte...

63rd Miss Universe 2014 livestream, telecast on ABS-CBN

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The 63rd annual Miss Universe 2014 happens today, January 26, 2015 (Philippine Time) with live telecast from Florida International University in Doral-Miami. Watch on livestream as this year's winner will be crowned by Venezuela's Gabriela Isler.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht880SjXSkfvgBdvQGnVI7pYXuq3MY6-bEcR9myLfR-OBjIdlnY3LuSocREDANb_ivG7r8g_Y6O6G2BNkAv7tqA8ZHUQKQ9XThizTJawmsobhVuh9ytlnzlQ_ZUqYYdhluPKQzZeyAXRKl/s1600/miss-universe-2015-live-stream.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="63rd Miss Universe 2014/2015 livestream, telecast on ABS-CBN" border="0" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht880SjXSkfvgBdvQGnVI7pYXuq3MY6-bEcR9myLfR-OBjIdlnY3LuSocREDANb_ivG7r8g_Y6O6G2BNkAv7tqA8ZHUQKQ9XThizTJawmsobhVuh9ytlnzlQ_ZUqYYdhluPKQzZeyAXRKl/s1600/miss-universe-2015-live-stream.jpg" title="63rd Miss Universe 2014/2015 livestream, telecast on ABS-CBN" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />The winner will actually be crowned Miss Universe 2014 since the pageant was supposed to be held  last year but was postponed. The 2015 pageant is to be held later in the year.<br /><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2015/01/video-miss-colombia-paulina-vega-crowned-miss-universe-2014.html"><b>VIDEO: Miss Colombia Paulina Vega crowned Miss Universe 2014</b></a><br /><br />Viewers may also witness the most beautiful day in the universe via satellite on ABS-CBN at 10 AM on Monday as the most beautiful woman from 88 different countries around the world vies for the crown of “Miss Universe."<br /><br />Will the Philippines’ bet Mary Jean Lastimosa finally take home the coveted title? Since 2010, the Philippines has been part of the top five with Venus Raj finishing 4th runner up in the said year, Shamcey Supsup and Ariella Arida clinching 3rd runner up in 2011 and 2013,  and Janine Tugonon getting closest to the crown when she finished 1st runner up to 2012 Miss Universe Olivia Culpo.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb18Eh5UV6UmT9D4kJJqOyRIFzhBsjhIGtINDokFhyphenhyphenUohAGo6x5Vj6WWi97-2LxhW8jwarW3wu2tirx0eFHXxClzs0qPTabqVIf_uewTl4mH18vQT7WkyewD-h-Rj17yQE9WCOPEMjHxqB/s1600/May-Jean-Lastimosa-Miss-U.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Miss Philippines Mary Jean Lastimosa" border="0" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb18Eh5UV6UmT9D4kJJqOyRIFzhBsjhIGtINDokFhyphenhyphenUohAGo6x5Vj6WWi97-2LxhW8jwarW3wu2tirx0eFHXxClzs0qPTabqVIf_uewTl4mH18vQT7WkyewD-h-Rj17yQE9WCOPEMjHxqB/s1600/May-Jean-Lastimosa-Miss-U.jpg" title="Miss Philippines Mary Jean Lastimosa" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />This year, Filipino fans are hopeful that MJ will become the third Filipina Miss Universe in history being one of the crowd favorites this early in the competition.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZV4ogdKCTgGMVPFjMOBVa-rjacGWl_Rjg5hosaJhuHp_iX1n-Q0Bp3fMtsDJcCA1oqTkiLKmE2GqKSYichOmJe1QvUg0dlz5eYYgIgAeT4OWcv15Ya-zME3Q1pNx4_3hxUBuPGmDcfFH6/s1600/MJ-Lastimosa-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Miss Philippines Mary Jean Lastimosa" border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZV4ogdKCTgGMVPFjMOBVa-rjacGWl_Rjg5hosaJhuHp_iX1n-Q0Bp3fMtsDJcCA1oqTkiLKmE2GqKSYichOmJe1QvUg0dlz5eYYgIgAeT4OWcv15Ya-zME3Q1pNx4_3hxUBuPGmDcfFH6/s1600/MJ-Lastimosa-2.jpg" title="Miss Philippines Mary Jean Lastimosa" width="560" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTorPSeQcMSsBbH22_nn2N1rUFj5prhfC6yPu1givbY4JvZb_lI-lw1Vsu7e4Z-K7BSqhPaXYUYSXZwA8lI35LwUFDz22nghfl9W32TYiyOTn089dfJII3YFZ2WGKntFPA24-Wi0Hyiaxy/s1600/MJ-lastimosa-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Miss Philippines Mary Jean Lastimosa" border="0" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTorPSeQcMSsBbH22_nn2N1rUFj5prhfC6yPu1givbY4JvZb_lI-lw1Vsu7e4Z-K7BSqhPaXYUYSXZwA8lI35LwUFDz22nghfl9W32TYiyOTn089dfJII3YFZ2WGKntFPA24-Wi0Hyiaxy/s1600/MJ-lastimosa-3.jpg" title="Miss Philippines Mary Jean Lastimosa" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Many pageant sites predicted that MJ will make it to the Top 5. The 27 year old beauty from South Cotabato was also well received during the preliminary judging on Wednesday.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: 63rd Annual Miss Universe 2014 Preliminary Competition</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="370" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/aTG5Eyaj-vw" width="600"></iframe></center><br /><br /><b>LIVESTREAM: Miss Universe 2014 </b>(to be embedded here once available, check back for the update)<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="370" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/4yE8VowA41o" width="600"></iframe></center><br />In the end, MJ’s fate lies in the hands of the panel of judges composed of Kristin Cavallari, Lisa Vanderpump, Louise Roe, William Levy, and the Philippines’ very own boxing champ Manny Pacquiao.<br /><br />The pageant night will be hosted by “Today’s” Natalie Morales and MSNBC’s Thomas Roberts. International recording artist Nick Jonas and breakthrough Latin superstar Prince Royce are also slated to perform.</div>

63rd Miss Universe 2014 livestream, telecast on ABS-CBN

MANILA, Philippines - The 63rd annual Miss Universe 2014 happens today, January 26, 2015 (Philippine Time) with live telecast from Florida I...