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PAGASA: 'Bagyong Onyok' intensifies, threatens Mindanao

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - State weather bureau PAGASA announced today, December 16, 2015 that tropical depression 'Onyok' has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) Wednesday afternoon and has slightly intensified as it moves in a westward direction.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDyITjk4-53AXapJ0S0YOz6o-DDOkMSXHLW26T6sBr0i5uTKdFvujnamCLv36yuUJuHJnTHNonG-3NvHbuknEaVhH9PGLRKHyJvwiU_IED4fN7xUVfSFQtYm7oTIFaZ6HP_vRBpARk04IQ/s1600/bagyong-onyok-update.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="'Bagyong Onyok' intensifies, threatens Mindanao" border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDyITjk4-53AXapJ0S0YOz6o-DDOkMSXHLW26T6sBr0i5uTKdFvujnamCLv36yuUJuHJnTHNonG-3NvHbuknEaVhH9PGLRKHyJvwiU_IED4fN7xUVfSFQtYm7oTIFaZ6HP_vRBpARk04IQ/s640/bagyong-onyok-update.jpg" title="'Bagyong Onyok' intensifies, threatens Mindanao" width="560" /></a></div><br />PAGASA says that 'Bagyong Onyok' at East of Mindanao has entered PAR (7.4°N , 135.0°E) at 1:45pm.<br /><br />At 10:00 PM today, the center of Tropical Depression Onyok was estimated based on all available data at 775 km East of Mati City, Davao Oriental (7.5°N, 133.2°E). It has maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and forecast to move West at 19 kph.<br /><br />PAGASA warned that Onyok is likely to crash into the Davao-Caraga region by Friday.<br /><br />Meanwhile, 'Bagyong Nona' (international name Melor) has weakened into severe tropical storm and continues its slow movement over the West Philippine Sea. At 4:00 PM today, the center of 'Nona' was estimated based on all available data including Tagaytay and Subic Doppler Radars at 70 km Southwest of SBMA, Olongapo City, Zambales (14.4°N, 119.8°E).<br /><br />Weather central assured that the two weather disturbances will not affect each other as they do not have the same strength.<br /><br /><b>'Bagyong Onyok' Forecast Positions: </b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>24 hour (Tomorrow evening): 450 km East Northeast of Davao City.</li><li>48 hour (Friday evening): Vicinity of Surigao del Sur.</li><li>72 hour (Saturday evening): 105 km South of Puerto Princesa City.</li><li>96 hour (Sunday evening):Outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR)</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh_MbwzvO6TEWx68SLrGuZrnrm6Rtggbmf-lBnohKg1eGZsAHOKhIRMCEcG2ci7V2S6iFbTmN_EUK0cvR0piUCTV3MZReFMJE-J9eygbv31xTv1nWX8WnQS5ygKtFfQdnc-QysOmm7ZedW/s1600/bagyong-onyok-track.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="BAGYONG-ONYOK-track" border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh_MbwzvO6TEWx68SLrGuZrnrm6Rtggbmf-lBnohKg1eGZsAHOKhIRMCEcG2ci7V2S6iFbTmN_EUK0cvR0piUCTV3MZReFMJE-J9eygbv31xTv1nWX8WnQS5ygKtFfQdnc-QysOmm7ZedW/s640/bagyong-onyok-track.JPG" title="BAGYONG-ONYOK-track" width="560" /></a></div><br />No public storm warning signal has been issued as of 11pm bulletin of the weather bureau.<br /><br />Onyok is the 15th typhoon to hit the country this 2015. On average, there are around 19 to 21 typhoons in the country every year.</div>

PAGASA: 'Bagyong Onyok' intensifies, threatens Mindanao

MANILA, Philippines - State weather bureau PAGASA announced today, December 16, 2015 that tropical depression 'Onyok' has entered t...

Pinay maid now weighs 29kg after employers allegedly starved her for 15 months

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">A 40-year Filipina domestic worker lost 20kg whilst working for a Singaporean couple who allegedly gave her instant noodles twice a day for more than a year.<br /><br />Thelma Oyasan Gawidan weighed just 29kg when she managed to runaway from her employers living in Orchard Road condominium in April 2014. After enduring 15 months of hardship under the hands of Lim Choo Hong and wife Chong Sui Foon, Gawidan was finally able to escape and seek the help of HOME, a non-profit organization assisting migrant workers. <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/AVvXsEig-iH4F-lgOoxVx8Y9BDaBhx2CbGMQo1_KbfuXVKI8Lv5pkK-ryxPYoEwE__h50n_14hAOK2Kk6ZeXaK9O4LV7w6RxxjE4gvwkvZqKGu2KS4rbd676WXxW3Vh_LZ_M_4sKF-j891mtRNJx/s1600/ofw+starved+by+singaporean+employers.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Gawidan after surviving the ordeal" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig-iH4F-lgOoxVx8Y9BDaBhx2CbGMQo1_KbfuXVKI8Lv5pkK-ryxPYoEwE__h50n_14hAOK2Kk6ZeXaK9O4LV7w6RxxjE4gvwkvZqKGu2KS4rbd676WXxW3Vh_LZ_M_4sKF-j891mtRNJx/s640/ofw+starved+by+singaporean+employers.jpg" title="Gawidan after surviving the ordeal" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gawidan after surviving the ordeal. PHOTO CREDIT: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/168467579914010/photos/pcb.992683620825731/992682524159174/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook/OFW Online Diary</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Lim Choo Hong, 47, is accused of violating Condition 1 in Part 1 of the Fourth Schedule to the Employment of Foreign Manpower (Work Passes) Regulations 2012. On the other hand, Chong Sui Foon faces a count of condoning Lim to commit the crime.<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/AVvXsEiTmXx6tJ1qa-MGHFttx5q_ruChMO-lrxQD5druy9AdJabTPXYdS6AQY-W0NhnK5ivHSakx1kETfs-1RroT7FtTDZXzZMdyJ5x67ueYml3H6GXk3MbZjgXytEyRS3adngH9tZSWkZqhMpXR/s1600/ofw+starved+by+singaporean+employers1.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The monster employers accused of starving the Pinay maid" border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTmXx6tJ1qa-MGHFttx5q_ruChMO-lrxQD5druy9AdJabTPXYdS6AQY-W0NhnK5ivHSakx1kETfs-1RroT7FtTDZXzZMdyJ5x67ueYml3H6GXk3MbZjgXytEyRS3adngH9tZSWkZqhMpXR/s640/ofw+starved+by+singaporean+employers1.jpg" title="The monster employers accused of starving the Pinay maid" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The monster employers accused of starving the Pinay maid. PHOTO CREDIT: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/The%20monster%20employers%20accused%20of%20starving%20the%20Pinay%20maid.%20PHOTO%20CREDIT:%20Facebook/OFW%20Online%20Diary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook/OFW Online Diary</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />According to Gawidan, she was only given instant noodles to consume twice a day for more than a year. She was given bread on some occasions. Even when she was out with the family,Gawidan would still eat instant noodles and bread packed by the couple.<br /><br />An investigator in charge of the case told the court that Gawidan was only allowed to take showers once or twice a week in the condominium’s public toilet. <br /><br />"When I am still hungry, I will ask for more ... sometimes she will give me more, but the next meal I will get less,” Gawidan told the court.<br /><br />It was also revealed the couple forced Gawidan to work for more than 24 hours. Gawidan recalled how her former employers made her work from Monday 7pm until Wednesday without rest.<br /><br />A month after starting to work for the couple, Gawidan stopped getting her period. In addition, the Pinay OFW experienced hair loss and felt weak in general as a result of the maltreatment.<br /><br />Lim and Chong will serve up to 12 months in jail and/or pay a fine of up to $10,000 if proven guilty. <b><i>- Mini/TheSummitExpress</i></b></div>

Pinay maid now weighs 29kg after employers allegedly starved her for 15 months

A 40-year Filipina domestic worker lost 20kg whilst working for a Singaporean couple who allegedly gave her instant noodles twice a day for ...

‘Presidential Sampalan’: Roxas retaliates against Duterte’s ‘sampal’ threat

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - “Sampalin niya ako, puntahan niya ako dito. Kung hindi punta ako sa Davao, sampalin niya ako sa airport tingnan natin,” an apparently irate Roxas faced the press at the Urban Poor Solidarity Week held at the University of the Philippines.<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/AVvXsEjjbY0cKtZsUxaPXLHDUUVOO1lj8_xmfC8MaLDI-vl7iMNUusmAyqpG31qskjoS1pYFBXrym23t_V-v50m_v3A31tkfmCaNVuQ6a4pYK9rg7VEUKgaEbsIErpNduL8_FsIKO0ES_hDWTN8C/s1600/duterte-roxas.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Former DILG Secretary Mar Roxas lashed out against Mayor Rody Duterte’s accusations" border="0" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjbY0cKtZsUxaPXLHDUUVOO1lj8_xmfC8MaLDI-vl7iMNUusmAyqpG31qskjoS1pYFBXrym23t_V-v50m_v3A31tkfmCaNVuQ6a4pYK9rg7VEUKgaEbsIErpNduL8_FsIKO0ES_hDWTN8C/s640/duterte-roxas.jpg" title="Former DILG Secretary Mar Roxas lashed out against Mayor Rody Duterte’s accusations" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sampalan buddies. Former DILG Secretary Mar Roxas lashed out against Mayor Rody Duterte’s accusations. <br />Photo credit. Manila Bulletin online</td></tr></tbody></table>The political circus in the country brought by the upcoming national elections soared to another level as the mudslinging of political candidates intensifies. On Monday (December 14), former DILG secretary Mar Roxas lashed out against Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte against the allegation of the latter that Roxas is not truly a Wharton graduate as what he claims to be.<br /><br /><b>Slap me or I’ll slap you.</b><br /><br />Roxas wasn’t able to get hold of his emotions during the interview and further spoke about the issue thrown at him by Duterte.<br /><br />"Ganito, magsampalan kami. Kung hindi totoo ang Wharton degree ko, sampalin mo ako. Hindi ako iiwas o iilag. Pero kung totoo ‘yung Wharton degree ko, sasampalin kita," Roxas said.<br /><br />[Rough translation: We’ll slap each other. If my Wharton degree is a fake, slap me. I won’t dodge. But if my Wharton degree is true, I’ll be the one to slap you.]<br /><br /><br /><b>Duterte annoyed on Roxas claim that Davao City’s peacefulness is just a ‘myth’</b><br /><br />“You claim to have graduated from Wharton School of Economics. That is a myth. You did not graduate [from] Wharton, Mr. Roxas. Wala doon sa listahan na ikaw naka-kumpleto ng 4 years or 5 years for a degree,” Duterte pertaining to Roxas’ Wharton degree.<br /><br />The latest word war to erupt among the two mentioned presidential candidates was ignited when Roxas made a statement last week about the ‘myth’ of Davao City being the most peaceful and organized city in the archipelago. Duterte was certainly irked with that statement which prompted him to hit Roxas by saying “pag-magkita kami sa isang kanto dito sa kampanya, sampalin ko yang gagong yan.” Duterte announced that the famed Wharton degree that Roxas earned at the University of Pennsylvania in the United States is fictitious. For Duterte it doesn’t exist and Roxas cannot prove it.<br /><br />Prior to that, Duterte accused the camp of Roxas a few months ago for spreading malicious rumors that he is suffering from a throat cancer.<br /><br /><b>Roxas, a genuine Wharton graduate</b><br /><br />Amidst the controversy, Mar Roxas claims that his academic stint at Wharton School of Business is genuine. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics Major in Finance degree at the said academic institution on May 1, 1979.<br /><br /><b>Roxas an incompetent DILG chief according to Digong</b><br /><br />Duterte also mentioned how Roxas inefficiently handled the typhoon Yolanda aftermath which killed hundreds and left thousands of homeless people last 2013. <b><i>- Michael Santiago/TheSummitExpress</i></b></div>

‘Presidential Sampalan’: Roxas retaliates against Duterte’s ‘sampal’ threat

MANILA, Philippines - “Sampalin niya ako, puntahan niya ako dito. Kung hindi punta ako sa Davao, sampalin niya ako sa airport tingnan natin,...

Have the best holidays with Great Samsung Giveaways promo

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - To go with its line-up of next-level technologies, Samsung is taking its holiday offerings to the next level with the Great Samsung Giveaways daily raffle featuring awesome prizes for lucky consumers of Samsung mobile devices.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifK7QdXea1GidN1ZicZQaqg4mV4vhgz5cTn-ddNHHt1rKAizgUrBYRSHC50u1Otn79YTJdvsoRVuQ2U4REKRvXVCSIL53PcHgOboeUYGuoYmXC0GxRlXMQhGF8o6DKq5MjDrt4Uz5rfEC5/s1600/samsung-raffle-2015.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Have the best holidays with Great Samsung Giveaways promo" border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifK7QdXea1GidN1ZicZQaqg4mV4vhgz5cTn-ddNHHt1rKAizgUrBYRSHC50u1Otn79YTJdvsoRVuQ2U4REKRvXVCSIL53PcHgOboeUYGuoYmXC0GxRlXMQhGF8o6DKq5MjDrt4Uz5rfEC5/s640/samsung-raffle-2015.JPG" title="Have the best holidays with Great Samsung Giveaways promo" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />The Great Samsung Giveaways, the technology giant’s biggest and merriest holiday offer to date, gives you the perfect opportunity to win over P3 million worth of prizes. Each time you purchase a Samsung smartphone or tablet, you’ll be entitled to one entry to the DAILY Raffle, giving you 31 opportunities to take home a prize throughout the month of December. <br /><br />Samsung has assembled a dazzling line-up of raffle prizes that makes purchasing a Samsung mobile device even more exciting. The daily raffle prizes include a buffet for 2 at Escolta; sunglasses from Ideal Vision; a year’s worth of coffee from Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf;  trip for 2 to Korea; Trek road bike; Samsung digital appliances and Samsung gadgets; P10,000 worth shopping spree at Robinson’s Department Store, among many others. And for the grand prize on December 31, the lucky winner will be driving home a sweet new ride – a limited edition Volkswagen Beetle!<br /><br />The raffle is not just the only bonus. Since it is indeed the most wonderful time of the year, every purchase of select Samsung mobile and tablet devices gets you FREE bundles worth up to P4,300.Take home freebies such as, battery packs, memory cards, pocket Wi-Fi units, Bluetooth speakers, and many more, freebies vary depending on the purchased bundle. Participating products include the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note5, both of which have revolutionized the way people use their smartphones. <br /><br />To make things even bigger, Samsung is giving away GIFTS with all devices worth up to P2,600 from iFlix, Uber, Zalora, and Globe. To be more specific, every purchase gives the consumer up to 12 months subscription from iFlix, Zalora vouchers of up to 500 pesos discount, Uber’s 500 peso voucher for new riders; and of course free data surfing for two months with Globe with every smartphone purchase.<br /><br />Spend that year-end bonus right! The Great Samsung Giveaways is a great way to treat yourself for all your hard work. Head to the nearest Samsung Experience Store or any authorized dealer to purchase that Samsung gadget you’ve always wanted. Log on to www.samsung.com/ph to know more. <br /><br />Make your holiday purchase truly rewarding with the Great Samsung Giveaways promo!</div>

Have the best holidays with Great Samsung Giveaways promo

MANILA, Philippines - To go with its line-up of next-level technologies, Samsung is taking its holiday offerings to the next level with the ...

LIVE LIST: Class suspension for December 16, 2015 due to Typhoon Nona

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - Local government units (LGUs) announced class suspensions for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 16, 2015 due to the inclement weather brought by Typhoon Nona in some areas of Metro Manila and Luzon.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx3QG5KS3V24HJyggizUfiAuC5jgwSECERjy7GEQyLhFUNLTWK3JfO89XV7TF8ylPTO6_wb0i1pTDNe_w28hb8ZqUGVX9F91N_o6dbofjeYv2oPxXFVKLcsyxyiqSAXqqgEU78to_VmGoe/s1600/walang-pasok-december-16-2015.png" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Class suspension for December 16, 2015 due to Typhoon Nona" border="0" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx3QG5KS3V24HJyggizUfiAuC5jgwSECERjy7GEQyLhFUNLTWK3JfO89XV7TF8ylPTO6_wb0i1pTDNe_w28hb8ZqUGVX9F91N_o6dbofjeYv2oPxXFVKLcsyxyiqSAXqqgEU78to_VmGoe/s640/walang-pasok-december-16-2015.png" title="Class suspension for December 16, 2015 due to Typhoon Nona" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />'Bagyong Nona' already made five landfall in Southern Luzon prompting some LGUs to suspend classes as there are anticipated heavy rains and flooding.<br /><br /><b>(As of 7:30 pm, December 15) Here's the updated list of class suspensions for Wednesday, December 16, 2015 due to Typhoon Nona #NonaPH (refresh page for the updates):</b><br /><br /><b>ALL LEVELS</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://twitter.com/DepEd_PH/status/676720841258696704" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Batangas Province</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/DepEd_PH/status/676707045467230208" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cavite Province</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/DepEd_PH/status/676702231475826688" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laguna Province</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/DepEd_PH/status/676711711961821185" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lipa City, Batangas</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/DepEd_PH/status/676702231475826688" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Muntinlupa City</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/DepEd_PH/status/676719724282044416" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paranaque City</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/DepEd_PH/status/676725482222678016" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pateros, Manila</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/DepEd_PH/status/676727192248705024" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rizal Province</a></li></ul><b><br /></b> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzUgCH76vNy9PyQVc-NdjBkgr7Gt6_LWSMhvJcELR2RwdkDl8tiGp8A_5egNcPBmYxGGIXdlbCgA1Zd3ntCrTcySQl4foIu-2czcaQU54dzniPdjxC_JtfgZ5sf402q_mASWWldx6O7vjv/s1600/automatic-class-suspension.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="automatic class suspension" border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzUgCH76vNy9PyQVc-NdjBkgr7Gt6_LWSMhvJcELR2RwdkDl8tiGp8A_5egNcPBmYxGGIXdlbCgA1Zd3ntCrTcySQl4foIu-2czcaQU54dzniPdjxC_JtfgZ5sf402q_mASWWldx6O7vjv/s640/automatic-class-suspension.jpg" title="automatic class suspension" width="560" /></a></div><b><br /></b> <br />CLASS SUSPENSION LIVE UPDATE (courtesy of DepEd):<br /><br /><center><a class="twitter-timeline" data-widget-id="655593873935175680" href="https://twitter.com/DepEd_PH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tweets by @DepEd_PH</a><br /><script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script></center><br />According to state weather bureau PAGASA, Typhoon Nona has slowed down as it crosses Northern Mindoro Tuesday afternoon. Storm Signal No. 3 (121-170 kph expected in 18hrs.) was raised over Oriental Mindoro and Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Island.<br /><br />Signal No. 2 (61-120kph expected in 24 hrs.) is up in the following areas: Batangas, Cavite, Marinduque, Romblon and Calamian group of Islands.<br /><br />Signal No. 1 (30-60kph expected in 36 hrs.) was raised on these areas: Metro Manila, Bataan, Southern Zambales, Bulacan, Laguna, Rizal, Quezon and Northern Palawan including Cuyo Island and Antique.<br /><br />Nona is expected to traverse the West Philippine Sea tonight. Meanwhile, as of 2:00 PM, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) was estimated at 1645 km East Southeast of Mindanao (5.8°N, 141.0°E).</div>

LIVE LIST: Class suspension for December 16, 2015 due to Typhoon Nona

MANILA, Philippines - Local government units (LGUs) announced class suspensions for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 16, 2015 due to the incle...

TRENDING: Netizens flood Twitter with their #BagyoMoments101

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines- The wrath of typhoon Nona didn’t stop netizens from storming the Twitterverse with their witty and hilarious thoughts about their rainy day blues.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxZvKF07jGlMfUGtPSeRo-aLV6xykBksJNVnCVPn1KvVN2ENan-xSxk4WJOYQ2PMN2xYVBXIwG-OU3mGjau9w2eOq8a_mY5-2Fbh5zUxekK8TpsVVG088aW7hpAIyUoCpVuwGzSY7fWEcS/s1600/Bagyo-moments-101.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Netizens flood Twitter with their #BagyoMoments101" border="0" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxZvKF07jGlMfUGtPSeRo-aLV6xykBksJNVnCVPn1KvVN2ENan-xSxk4WJOYQ2PMN2xYVBXIwG-OU3mGjau9w2eOq8a_mY5-2Fbh5zUxekK8TpsVVG088aW7hpAIyUoCpVuwGzSY7fWEcS/s640/Bagyo-moments-101.jpg" title="Netizens flood Twitter with their #BagyoMoments101" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />The hashtag #BagyoMoments101 generated funny memes and tweets and became one of the trending topics on Tuesday, December 15. From cold love lives to Y.O.L.O. (You Only Ligo Once), the stormy weather definitely brought out the funny side of Filipinos. <br /><br />Here are some of the best things we’ve seen on Twitterverse.<br /><br />1. Someone needs a jacket…<br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="tl">Bagyo Moments 101: Realization na mas malamig pa rin ang lovelife mo kesa sa panahon.</div>— PSICOM Publishing (@Officialpsicom) <a href="https://twitter.com/Officialpsicom/status/676700889126580224" rel="nofollow">December 15, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="“utf-8”" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />2. The struggle is real…<br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">"<a href="https://twitter.com/agentphilipppp" rel="nofollow">@agentphilipppp</a>: Y.O.L.O. = You Only Ligo Once!  Bagyo Moments 101"</div>— d e v i (@devixxerin) <a href="https://twitter.com/devixxerin/status/676693562487017472" rel="nofollow">December 15, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="“utf-8”" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />3. Still better than Alma Moreno’s “Kailangan Laging Bukas Ang Ilaw” birth control tip<br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="tl">Porket malamig maghahanap kana ng itlog, mag lugaw ka may itlog din un.😂 Bagyo Moments 101</div>— K h i m b e r leng ♕ (@KhimMamayabay) <a href="https://twitter.com/KhimMamayabay/status/676584385521446912" rel="nofollow">December 15, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="“utf-8”" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />4. They always make a comeback every typhoon season.<br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">Bagyo Moments 101:  IMMORTALS? EMPLOYEES BE LIKE... <a href="https://t.co/Wz77IBvuws" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/Wz77IBvuws</a></div>— feels.... (@fyifeelings) <a href="https://twitter.com/fyifeelings/status/676623451612811265" rel="nofollow">December 15, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="“utf-8”" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />5. Now is the perfect time for hugots.<br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="tl">bagyo moments 101: hugot edition  crush: hala! baha na samin me: parang feelings ko for u</div>— a luvs loueh (@5feetlou) <a href="https://twitter.com/5feetlou/status/676703287375073280" rel="nofollow">December 15, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="“utf-8”" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />6. Just a friendly reminder<br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="tl">Bagyo Moments 101. <a href="https://t.co/kknHfuNBSt" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/kknHfuNBSt</a></div>— Angieeeee (@AngeleenDSJ) <a href="https://twitter.com/AngeleenDSJ/status/676723197610295297" rel="nofollow">December 15, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="“utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center>7. True that!<br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="tl">Bagyo moments 101: <a href="https://t.co/pXz1evHxAW" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/pXz1evHxAW</a></div>— Pfftt... (@RvhnRys___) <a href="https://twitter.com/RvhnRys___/status/676705668431151104" rel="nofollow">December 15, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="“utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />8. Don’t give up on us baby…<br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="tl">Bagyo Moments 101:  "Don't let me go.. :( " -Bubong to Kisame</div>— Kawhi Leonard's ❤ (@joanabanananana) <a href="https://twitter.com/joanabanananana/status/489604750577795072" rel="nofollow">July 17, 2014</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="“utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />9. Now isn’t that ironic?<br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="tl">Bagyo Moments 101: GOOD NEWS: Suspended ang klase sa school nyo. BAD NEWS: Kakagraduate mo lang. XD XD XD</div>— A I V E E (@engr_aivee05) <a href="https://twitter.com/engr_aivee05/status/676695287553896448" rel="nofollow">December 15, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="“utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />10. The perfect way to brave the storm.<br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="tl">Bagyo Moments 101 , Ah pupunta ka manila? good luck sa sagwan mo. lol <a href="https://t.co/EtbNh1CJ4a" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/EtbNh1CJ4a</a></div>— DyLan (@DonLouize) <a href="https://twitter.com/DonLouize/status/676720350667792384" rel="nofollow">December 15, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="“utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><b><i>- Mini/TheSummitExpress</i></b></div>

TRENDING: Netizens flood Twitter with their #BagyoMoments101

MANILA, Philippines- The wrath of typhoon Nona didn’t stop netizens from storming the Twitterverse with their witty and hilarious thoughts a...

VIRAL: What’s wrong with this billboard in Batangas?

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">In the Philippines, it’s not unusual to see government project billboards accompanied by the name and a large photo of the politician in charge of the project.<br /><br />Despite the Aquino administration’s campaign against putting faces on billboards, posters and banners of government projects, these types of materials are still rampant in the country.  As the campaign period for the 2016 elections draws near, we should expect more politicians to use project billboards to promote themselves in the coming days.<br /><br />While it’s certainly not strange to encounter politicians’ self-advertisements on project billboards, one particular billboard in Batangas has captured the attention of netizens for a particular reason. <br /><br />On Facebook, netizen Jb Angeles shared a photo of a billboard of a certain government project in Mataas na Kahoy, Batangas. At first glance, you’ll probably assume it’s an ordinary project billboard which includes the name of the project as well as the name and photo of the public servant behind it.<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/AVvXsEjSSjHBhhyphenhyphenU3yg7bAPsdZuyfyA399aG0XnBthNhYbuJk_dfRccrZOZ581LkXQ41Mugt5xqmF-NGzEUG8gNFN-6WCW4KYkPtZx98i1VWHqQn6HcD1EgqJili3AY-I86NE5UBfPzevOPswMYs/s1600/epic-billboard.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Project billboard in Mataas na Kahoy, Batangas draws laughs from netizens" border="0" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSSjHBhhyphenhyphenU3yg7bAPsdZuyfyA399aG0XnBthNhYbuJk_dfRccrZOZ581LkXQ41Mugt5xqmF-NGzEUG8gNFN-6WCW4KYkPtZx98i1VWHqQn6HcD1EgqJili3AY-I86NE5UBfPzevOPswMYs/s640/epic-billboard.jpg" title="Project billboard in Mataas na Kahoy, Batangas draws laughs from netizens" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Project billboard in Mataas na Kahoy, Batangas draws laughs from netizens. PHOTO CREDIT: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1227328973949932&set=a.103865929629581.8456.100000185248005&type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook/JB Angeles</a></td></tr></tbody></table>However, a closer look at the billboard would reveal what’s wrong with it. <br /><br />On the photo, you’ll easily spot Mataas na Kahoy Mayor Jay Manalo Ilagan’s photo strategically placed on the lower left corner, while the phrase “This is Where Our Taxes Go” is located across the photo on the lower right side. An arrow pointing to the photo of Ilagan is found in between the two.<br /><br />Merely basing on the billboard, it’s safe to assume that the taxpayers’ money goes to Ilagan. <br /><br />Angeles’ post has quickly gone viral amassing 836 shares on Facebook as of this writing. While many netizens blamed the layout artist for the epic billboard failure, several netizens sarcastically pointed out that Ilagan should be re-elected for his “honesty”.<br /><br />The  Anti-Epal policy of the Aquino administration urges public officials  who launch programs for their constituents not to put their names and faces on signage to promote themselves. Although the policy was widely lauded when it was announced, many politicians refused to follow the order. <br /><br />Watch the video.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="355" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7PqP47gHz3c" width="600"></iframe></center><br /><b><i>-Mini/TheSummitExpress</i></b></div>

VIRAL: What’s wrong with this billboard in Batangas?

In the Philippines, it’s not unusual to see government project billboards accompanied by the name and a large photo of the politician in cha...

'Bagyong Nona' crosses Burias Islands, to pass over Mindoro Tuesday

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - Typhoon Nona has crossed Burias Islands and is now traversing Sibuyan Sea, state weather bureau PAGASA announced on its 11pm update Monday night, December 14, 2015.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSAm0hZZT6rXi1tCTOxBNFcLhm-loXKrmV3zHC41H8rYwNR-eZ7V3MBn2_eC071wdvFEYVcvqoO7CMVjimkuIo_6b7MAG9qwob5x-Nk5NugI-TCy6J06sdWyfYS8r3Hfatl5GjWNNIF2mn/s1600/typhoon-nona-weather.png" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="'Bagyong Nona' crosses Burias Islands, to pass over Mindoro Tuesday" border="0" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSAm0hZZT6rXi1tCTOxBNFcLhm-loXKrmV3zHC41H8rYwNR-eZ7V3MBn2_eC071wdvFEYVcvqoO7CMVjimkuIo_6b7MAG9qwob5x-Nk5NugI-TCy6J06sdWyfYS8r3Hfatl5GjWNNIF2mn/s640/typhoon-nona-weather.png" title="'Bagyong Nona' crosses Burias Islands, to pass over Mindoro Tuesday" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />At 10:00 PM today, the eye of Typhoon 'Nona' was located based on all available data including Virac Doppler Radar over Sibuyan Sea or 100 km East Northeast of Romblon, Romblon (12.7°N, 123.2°E).<br /><br />'Bagyong Nona' has maximum sustained winds of 150 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 185 kph. It is forecast to move West at 15 kph.<br /><br /><b>Forecast Positions: </b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>24 hour (tomorrow evening): 120 km West of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro</li><li>48 hour (Wednesday evening): 230 km Northwest of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan</li><li>72 hour (Thursday evening): 410 km West of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan</li><li>96 hour (Friday evening): 790 km West Southwest of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan (Outside PAR)</li><li>120 hour (Saturday evening): 1210 km West Southwest of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan (Outside PAR)</li></ul><br /><b>Public Storm Warning Signal No. 3 (121-170 kph Expected in 18hrs.)</b>: Oriental Mindoro, Masbate including Ticao and Burias Islands, Albay, Marinduque and Romblon.<br /><br /><b>Public Storm Warning Signal No. 2 (61-120kph Expected in 24 hrs.)</b><br /><br />LUZON: Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, Southern Quezon, Batangas, Calamian Group of Islands and Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Island<br /><br />VISAYAS: Northern Samar<br /><br /><b>Public Storm Warning Signal No. 1 (30-60kph Expected in 36 hrs.)</b><br /><br />LUZON: Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan, Rizal, Northern Palawan, Bataan and rest of Quezon including Polillo Island<br /><br />VISAYAS: Eastern Samar, Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Northern Cebu including Bantayan and Camotes Islands, Aklan, Capiz, Antique and Iloilo<br /><br />The estimated rainfall amount is from heavy to at times intense within the 250 km diameter of the typhoon. <br /><br />Flash floods and landslides are expected over the areas under signals # 2 and 3, while storm surges of up to 3 meters are possible.<br /><br />'Nona' is expected to pass over Mindoro provinces tomorrow afternoon.<br /><br />PSWS elsewhere has now been lifted. The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next Severe Weather Bulletin to be issued tomorrow.</div>

'Bagyong Nona' crosses Burias Islands, to pass over Mindoro Tuesday

MANILA, Philippines - Typhoon Nona has crossed Burias Islands and is now traversing Sibuyan Sea, state weather bureau PAGASA announced on i...

#WalangPasok: Class suspension for December 15, 2015 due to Typhoon Nona

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - Local government units (LGUs) announced class suspension for tomorrow, December 15, 2015 as Typhoon ''Nona'' (international name: Melor) passes through several provinces of Luzon and Visayas.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUji5Zj9wrGhh1810tIKV8I7PIyIn4ercBAkk47NckzoRDXtnIXJlch2OmDhKlkde5aBjE2FLVBJgrL1FoF9qe6c2dzHb9c04e38uaei10g4FcoXYI7fm0es6Ao-645PHGHECKzD48dd7-/s1600/WALANG-pasok-december-15-2015.png" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Class suspension for December 15, 2015 due to Typhoon Nona" border="0" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUji5Zj9wrGhh1810tIKV8I7PIyIn4ercBAkk47NckzoRDXtnIXJlch2OmDhKlkde5aBjE2FLVBJgrL1FoF9qe6c2dzHb9c04e38uaei10g4FcoXYI7fm0es6Ao-645PHGHECKzD48dd7-/s640/WALANG-pasok-december-15-2015.png" title="Class suspension for December 15, 2015 due to Typhoon Nona" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Classes in all levels for December 15, Tuesday, are canceled in the following areas:<br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://twitter.com/DepEd_PH/status/676343682191261696" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Batangas Province</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/DepEd_PH/status/676354645481123842" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camarines Sur</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/DepEd_PH/status/676345217633660928" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Catbalogan City</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/DepEd_PH/status/676371450593329153" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cavite Province</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/DepEd_PH/status/676363112245673984" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laguna Province</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/DepEd_PH/status/676309488077570048" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Masbate Province</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ormindoro.gov.ph/pages/news/img/0.%20SUSPENSION%20OF%20CLASSES.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oriental Mindoro (Until Dec. 16, 2015)</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/DepEd_PH/status/676389304327778305" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quezon Province</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/DepEd_PH/status/676372112655835137" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rizal Province</a></li></ul><br />Classes for pre-school to high school are cancelled:<br /><br /><br /><li><a href="https://twitter.com/DepEd_PH/status/676342175991472128" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Catanduanes</a></li><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5AprKEsi5y-X0t5SuNgyC3GfcmJ1Vgcn9TI7dpP6hvi7mkwIddqq7EIkLb0I1fF4LY3LCiNkkkfoo0fCcUf3X4vgH8ZZSk4PGRbVKYn4tzmPjzCRbWCFDvvptg4ObK_mwBil0_J-j2vcL/s1600/automatic-class-suspension.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="automatic class suspension" border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5AprKEsi5y-X0t5SuNgyC3GfcmJ1Vgcn9TI7dpP6hvi7mkwIddqq7EIkLb0I1fF4LY3LCiNkkkfoo0fCcUf3X4vgH8ZZSk4PGRbVKYn4tzmPjzCRbWCFDvvptg4ObK_mwBil0_J-j2vcL/s640/automatic-class-suspension.jpg" title="automatic class suspension" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />On its 5:00pm bulletin, state weather bureau PAGASA said that Typhoon Nona has made landfall over Sorsogon and now moving westward towards Burias Island.<br /><br />At 4:00 PM today, the eye of Typhoon “NONA” was located based on all available data including Virac Doppler Radar over Bulusan, Sorsogon (12.7°N, 124.1°E).<br /><br /><b>Public Storm Warning Signal No. 3 (121-170 kph Expected in 18hrs.)</b><br /><br />LUZON: Sorsogon, Masbate including Ticao and Burias Islands, Albay, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Catanduanes, Southern Quezon, Marinduque and Romblon<br /><br />VISAYAS: Northern Samar<br /><br /><br /><b>Public Storm Warning Signal No. 2 (61-120kph Expected in 24 hrs.)</b><br /><br />LUZON: Batangas, Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, rest of Quezon including Polillo Island, Oriental Mindoro and Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Island<br /><br />VISAYAS: Eastern Samar, Samar and Biliran<br /><br /><br /><b>Public Storm Warning Signal No. 1 (30-60kph Expected in 36 hrs.)</b><br /><br />LUZON: Metro Manila, Bulacan, Bataan, Pampanga, Southern Zambales, Southern Aurora and Coron<br /><br />VISAYAS: Leyte, Northern Cebu including Bantayan and Camotes Islands, Aklan, Capiz, Northern Antique, Northern Negros Occidental and Northern Iloilo</div>

#WalangPasok: Class suspension for December 15, 2015 due to Typhoon Nona

MANILA, Philippines - Local government units (LGUs) announced class suspension for tomorrow, December 15, 2015 as Typhoon ''Nona...

Typhoon Nona PAGASA Latest Weather Update December 13-14, 2015

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - State weather bureau PAGASA announced that Typhoon Nona (international name: Melor) has intensified further as it continues to threaten Samar-Sorsogon area Sunday night, December 13, 2015.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1nt_-sr0rBwUJV4AAQUvStFBwNBC1H6l6f8JkZ2M0hOi3umGBpK_Zt4bIyMxGfZ8hrvQhXBMAPlPmlpf_2CagLOC1e7MKJ7vibKGN3AL8MXTH664GiCG3u6sXHO_vNFSEQw0IO6Wf4a2M/s1600/typhoon-nona.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Typhoon Nona PAGASA Latest Weather Update December 13-14, 2015" border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1nt_-sr0rBwUJV4AAQUvStFBwNBC1H6l6f8JkZ2M0hOi3umGBpK_Zt4bIyMxGfZ8hrvQhXBMAPlPmlpf_2CagLOC1e7MKJ7vibKGN3AL8MXTH664GiCG3u6sXHO_vNFSEQw0IO6Wf4a2M/s640/typhoon-nona.jpg" title="Typhoon Nona PAGASA Latest Weather Update December 13-14, 2015" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />PAGASA raised Storm Warning Signal No. 3 (121-170 kph) in six areas of Luzon and Visayas.<br /><br />At 10:00 PM today, the eye of Typhoon Nona was located based on all available data including Guiuan Radar at 325 km East of Catarman, Northern Samar (12.3°N, 127.6°E).<br /><br />'Bagyong Nona' has maximum sustained winds of 150 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 185 kph. It is orecast to move West at 19 kph.<br /><br />Forecast Positions: <br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>24 hour (Tomorrow evening): In the vicinity of Donsol, Sorsogon</li><li>48 hour (Tuesday evening): In the vicinity of Nothern Mindoro</li><li>72 hour (Wednesday evening): 290 km West Northwest of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro</li><li>96 hour (Thursday evening): 310 km Northwest of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan</li><li>120 hour (Friday evening): 575 km West of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan (Outside PAR)</li></ul><br /><br /><b>Public Storm Warning Signal No. 03 (121-170 kph Expected in 18hrs.)</b><br /><br /><b>LUZON</b>: Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Albay including Ticao Island<br /><br /><b>VISAYAS</b>: Northern Samar, Eastern Samar and Samar<br /><br />Impacts of the wind:<br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Heavy damage to high–risk structures;</li><li>Moderate damage to medium- risk structures;</li><li>Light damage to low-risk structures</li><li>Increasing damage (up to more than 50%) to old, dilapidated residential structures and houses of light materials. Majority of all nipa and cogon houses may be unroofed or destroyed</li><li>Houses of medium strength materials (old, timber or mixed timber-CHB structures, usually with G.I. roofing’s); some warehouses or bodega-type structures are unroofed.</li><li>There may be widespread disruption of electrical power and communication services.</li><li>Almost all banana plants are downed</li><li>Some big trees (acacia, mango, etc.) are broken or uprooted,</li><li>Dwarf-type or hybrid coconut trees are tilted or downed.</li><li>Rice and corn crops may suffer heavy losses</li><li>Damage to shrubbery and trees with foliage blown off; some large trees blown down.</li><li>Ocean Wave Height: (Open Sea) 14.0 meters Storm surge may reach up to 3.6 meters</li></ul><br /><br /><b>Public Storm Warning Signal No. 02 (61-120kph Expected in 24 hrs.)</b><br /><br /><b>LUZON</b>: Masbate including Burias Island, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Marinduque, Romblon, Southern Quezon<br /><br /><b>VISAYAS</b>: Leyte and Biliran<br /><br />Impacts of the wind: <br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Light to Moderate damage to high risk structures;</li><li>Very light to light damage to medium-risk structures;</li><li>No damage to very light damage to low risk structures</li><li>Unshielded, old dilapidated schoolhouses, makeshift shanties, and other structures of light materials are partially damaged or unroofed.</li><li>A number of nipa and cogon houses may be partially or totally unroofed.</li><li>Some old galvanized iron (G.I.) roofs may be peeled or blown off.</li><li>Some wooden, old electric posts are tilted or downed.</li><li>Some damage to poorly constructed signs/billboards</li><li>In general, the winds may bring light to moderate damage to the exposed communities. Most banana plants, a few mango trees, ipil-ipil and similar types of trees are downed or broken</li><li>Some coconut trees may be tilted with few others broken</li><li>Rice and corn may be adversely affected</li><li>Considerable damage to shrubbery and trees with some heavy-foliaged trees blown down.</li><li>Open Sea Wave Height: 4.1-14.0 meters Storm surge possible at coastal areas</li></ul><br /><br /><b>Public Storm Warning Signal No. 01 (30-60kph Expected in 36 hrs.)</b><br /><b><br /></b><b>LUZON</b>: Oriental Mindoro, Batangas, Laguna, Rest of Quezon<br /><br /><b>VISAYAS</b>: Southern Leyte, Northern Cebu including Bantayan and Camotes Islands, Aklan, Capiz, Northern Negros Occidental<br /><br /><b>MINDANAO</b>: Dinagat province and Siargao Island<br /><br />Impacts of the wind:<br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Very light or no damage to low risk structures,</li><li>Light damage to medium to high risk structures</li><li>Slight damage to some houses of very light materials or makeshift structures in exposed communities. Some banana plants are tilted, a few downed and leaves are generally damaged.</li><li>Twigs of small trees may be broken.</li><li>Rice crops, however, may suffer significant damage when it is in its flowering stage.</li><li>Wave Height (Open Sea): 1.25-4.0 meters</li></ul><br /><br />The estimated rainfall amount is from moderate to heavy within the 300 km diameter of the typhoon. <br /><br />PAGASA said it is possible to raise PSWS #1 over the rest of Southern Luzon and Metro Manila tomorrow.<br /><br />Storm surges of up to 3.6 meters are possible over the areas under PSWS #2 and #3.</div>

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Denise Laurel named 'Your Face Sounds Familiar' 2015 grand winner

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - Actress Denise Laurel was named grand winner of "Your Face Sounds Familiar" Season 2 on Sunday at the Newport Performing Arts Theater at Resorts World Manila.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjziXMAprRSPug5dzGeoqXUsTNK_j3IFcZL3GqjAIFsp6tiku3QygPEUlKBz0Fu8a9hgd3DbSH0jxn8Dm-ij7EkwYf5LyrxE1wfD6x75aXYxp3PaLDeb32dAddxYQ3uDfsPU14NdYOWFArB/s1600/denise-laurel-your-face-grand-winner.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Denise Laurel Your Face Sounds Familiar" border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjziXMAprRSPug5dzGeoqXUsTNK_j3IFcZL3GqjAIFsp6tiku3QygPEUlKBz0Fu8a9hgd3DbSH0jxn8Dm-ij7EkwYf5LyrxE1wfD6x75aXYxp3PaLDeb32dAddxYQ3uDfsPU14NdYOWFArB/s640/denise-laurel-your-face-grand-winner.jpg" title="Denise Laurel Your Face Sounds Familiar" width="560" /></a></div><br />Laurel won the hearts of the viewers, garnering 27.51 percent of votes for her impersonation of Beyonce during the final performance show on Saturday.<br /><br />WATCH: <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2015/12/video-denise-laurel-wows-as-beyonce-on-your-face-sounds-familiar-grand-showdown.html" rel="nofollow">: Denise Laurel wows as Beyonce on 'Your Face Sounds Familar' Grand Showdown</a><br /><br />Sharon said Denise will go far in the showbiz industry while Gary commended how the actress gave it her all. Jed also asked Denise not to stop performing after Your Face and that they should do a record together. <br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="fr">Congratulations DENISE our <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YFSF2GrandWinner?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#YFSF2GrandWinner</a>! <a href="https://t.co/jeO3MDYBXG" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/jeO3MDYBXG</a></div>— FaceSoundsFamiliarPH (@YourFacePH) <a href="https://twitter.com/YourFacePH/status/676043838582972418" rel="nofollow">December 13, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />She took home P2 million, half of which will be donated to her chosen charity, Caritas Manila.<br /><br />Michael Pangilinan, who impersonated Adam Levine, came in second with 23.87 percent of votes.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE3YhLy0i59DVRQ9TQ6bneRBmYH3QWWlYwZ1gdeRPeaeGnx1C2Eha0ZGXqFjWnCZcjpnz-rXb3acmxnaUj6kmF04GhX0Fdfv6QTXDSVA3qCu8NOgbGxPC_l8ikbjjRqVNlbAehUWHkLWNt/s1600/michael-pangilinan-your-face-sounds-winner.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Michael Pangilinan Your Face Sounds Familiar" border="0" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE3YhLy0i59DVRQ9TQ6bneRBmYH3QWWlYwZ1gdeRPeaeGnx1C2Eha0ZGXqFjWnCZcjpnz-rXb3acmxnaUj6kmF04GhX0Fdfv6QTXDSVA3qCu8NOgbGxPC_l8ikbjjRqVNlbAehUWHkLWNt/s640/michael-pangilinan-your-face-sounds-winner.jpg" title="Michael Pangilinan Your Face Sounds Familiar" width="566" /></a></div><br />Actor-singer Sam Concepcion, who impersonated Justin Bieber, came in third, 20.57%, while singer KZ Tandingan came in fourth, 19.89%, for her performance as Lady Gaga. On fifth place is Kean Cipriano after obtaining 8.16% of votes.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibGFs4xhaBax1tvWPIb_l02ktv7Ct8y9llOvqDiuAUCxH2lTj6vXf9mj-W2EBOgz7wAHoFlQ18yGQ9m7vxxg7ij3htLrF45xQfVedWdunp8UPJcgGMOGwwQT8bYxUWMBmeBbP-GBP-h3B1/s1600/sam-concepcion-your-face-grand-winner.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sam Concepcion Your Face Sounds Familiar" border="0" height="590" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibGFs4xhaBax1tvWPIb_l02ktv7Ct8y9llOvqDiuAUCxH2lTj6vXf9mj-W2EBOgz7wAHoFlQ18yGQ9m7vxxg7ij3htLrF45xQfVedWdunp8UPJcgGMOGwwQT8bYxUWMBmeBbP-GBP-h3B1/s640/sam-concepcion-your-face-grand-winner.jpg" title="Sam Concepcion Your Face Sounds Familiar" width="560" /></a></div><br />The jury composed of Sharon Cuneta, Gary Valenciano and Jed Madela also performed during the results night.<br /><br />Other artists who appeared in the competition include comedian Eric Nicolas, comedienne Kakai Bautista and cosplayer and host Myrtle Sarrosa.<br /><br />The grand finals on Sunday topped Twitter trends with '#YFSF2GrandWinner' on the top of the list.</div>

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Nationwide List: SM Christmas Holidays 2015, New Year Mall Hours Schedule

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - The country's largest chain of shopping malls SM Supermalls released the 2015 Christmas Holidays and New Year 2016 mall hours schedule for Metro Manila and provincial malls.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG6ht9QsUy0LPNiBuC9BdMmCjb_qrTzeqqBkOfgXmk4HH-COVTyKLYFAkT4rfBqUPWIcu-FX2D1pz5HcZeVmGdPDk3z0kyiq_ERBTX50b1aODvCoRpHmNHzh4nkin9mA6TbW-O-JJjvbU5/s1600/SM-christmas-2015-mall-schedule.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="SM Christmas 2015, New Year Mall Hours Schedule" border="0" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG6ht9QsUy0LPNiBuC9BdMmCjb_qrTzeqqBkOfgXmk4HH-COVTyKLYFAkT4rfBqUPWIcu-FX2D1pz5HcZeVmGdPDk3z0kyiq_ERBTX50b1aODvCoRpHmNHzh4nkin9mA6TbW-O-JJjvbU5/s640/SM-christmas-2015-mall-schedule.jpg" title="SM Christmas 2015, New Year Mall Hours Schedule" width="560" /></a></div><br />On its Facebook page, SM announced schedule per branch. Majority of the shopping malls will open at 9:00 a.m. on December 24 and 31 and will cut short its operation hours due to December 25 Christmas and New Year celebration.<br /><br />On December 25, select SM malls in Metro Manila and provincial areas will open at 10:00 a.m. and will close at 10:00 p.m. (extended mall hours for Christmas). Last year, SM Cinema opened as early as 8am to give way for the annual Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).<br /><br />Shoppers are expected to flock at SM malls to purchase gifts for their loved ones, shop or watch their favorite MMFF 2015 entries.<br /><br />For the shoppers who want to enjoy the luxury of avoiding traffic jams, mall schedule is very important. Most shoppers want to beat the deadline of giving gifts to their friends and family members. Thus, it would be better to get the gifts wrapped before Christmas.<br /><br /><b>Here's the nationwide SM Christmas 2015 Mall Schedule, Hours, Opening and Closing:</b><br /><br /><b>Metro Manila</b><br /><br /><b>SM Aura Premier (Taguig)</b><br />December 18 to 23: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December 24 and 31: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />December 25: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 26 to 30: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />January 1: Department store closed<br /><br /><b>SM Megamall</b><br />December 13 to 23: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December 24: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />December 25 to 30: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />December 31: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.<br />January 2-3: 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGTPcODDh_GXXNRXxg43in2EAR8jgWHIH2HeBjHyAXzMhclRR2h1zjxHQReYLhyvw20uJNAjVquBQ9w18CTji1I0fosHWS0iXSyFK5mwJDbb-QVX0jH-OY3NRRI-LAGcukt8Tpn09XnQC7/s1600/SM-mall-schedule-2015-christmas-megamall.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="SM Megamall mall schedule Christmas 2015" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGTPcODDh_GXXNRXxg43in2EAR8jgWHIH2HeBjHyAXzMhclRR2h1zjxHQReYLhyvw20uJNAjVquBQ9w18CTji1I0fosHWS0iXSyFK5mwJDbb-QVX0jH-OY3NRRI-LAGcukt8Tpn09XnQC7/s640/SM-mall-schedule-2015-christmas-megamall.jpg" title="SM Megamall mall schedule Christmas 2015" width="520" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><b>SM North EDSA</b><br />December 13 to 23: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December 24: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />December 25: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />December 26 to 30: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />December 31: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.<br />January 2: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />January 3: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMS0tFBS69xCPQxQyv6lJy2Wkj_oN0lg4g78j2kd4MM7MiEPY1dPn-bQKg6vQwunJhvMeA5EPSQ_rE5i21fWWyZMIb02xRUUPibgISEZ8luxQlOKCitz8m-yf-bn1oEZXrjVrQxpTEMO8d/s1600/SM-mall-schedule-2015-christmas-north-edsa.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMS0tFBS69xCPQxQyv6lJy2Wkj_oN0lg4g78j2kd4MM7MiEPY1dPn-bQKg6vQwunJhvMeA5EPSQ_rE5i21fWWyZMIb02xRUUPibgISEZ8luxQlOKCitz8m-yf-bn1oEZXrjVrQxpTEMO8d/s640/SM-mall-schedule-2015-christmas-north-edsa.jpg" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br /><b>SM Mall of Asia</b><br />December 13 to 17: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />December 18 to 23: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December 24: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br />December 25: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />December 26 to 30: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />December 31: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.<br /><br /><b>SM Cubao</b><br />December 13 to 17: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />December 18 to 23: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December 24: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />December 25: 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.<br />December 26 to 30: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />December 31: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />January 1: Closed<br /><br /><b>SM City Sangandaan</b><br />December 13 to 23: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 24: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />December 25: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 26 to 30: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 31: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.<br /><br /><b>SM Southmall, Manila, Sta. Mesa, Sucat, Bicutan, San Lazaro, Novaliches, Muntinlupa, Las Pinas, Angono</b><br />December 13 to 17: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 18 to 19: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December 20 to 23: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 24: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />December 25: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 26 to 30: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 31: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.<br /><br /><b>SM City Marikina</b><br />December 13 to 17: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 18 to 19: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December 20 to 23: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 24: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />December 25: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 26 to 30: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 31: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.<br /><br /><b>SM City Taytay</b><br />December 13: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.<br />December 14 to 17: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 18 to 20: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December 21 to 23: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 24: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />December 25: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 26 to 30: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 31: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.<br /><br /><b>SM City Masinag</b><br />December 13 to 17: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 18 to 19: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December 20 to 23: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />December 24: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />December 25: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 26 to 30: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 31: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.<br /><br /><b><br /></b><b>North Luzon</b><br /><br /><b>SM Pampanga, Marilao, Cauayan, Baguio, Baliwag</b><br />December 13 to 17: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 18 to 19: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December 20 to 23: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 24: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />December 25: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 26 to 30: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 31: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.<br /><br /><b>SM City Cabanatuan</b><br />December 13 to 18: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 19: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December 20 to 23: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 24: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />December 25: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 26 to 30: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 31: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.<br /><br /><b>SM City Olongapo</b><br />December 13 to 17: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 18 to 19: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December 20: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 21 to 23: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />December 24: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br />December 25: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 26 to 30: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 31: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.<br /><br /><br /><b>South Luzon</b><br /><br /><b>SM Sta. Rosa, Rosario, Naga, Dasmarinas, San Pablo</b><br />December 13 to 17: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 18 to 19: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December 20 to 23: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 24: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />December 25: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 26 to 30: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 31: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.<br /><br /><b>SM City Lipa</b><br />December 13 to 17: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 18 to 19: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December 20 to 23: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 24: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />December 25: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 26 to 30: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 31: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.<br /><br /><b>SM City Calamba</b><br />December 13 to 17: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 18 to 19: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />December 20 to 23: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 24: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />December 25: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 26 to 30: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 31: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.<br /><br /><br /><b>Visayas</b><br /><br /><b>SM City Bacolod, SM Seaside City Cebu, SM City Cebu, Iloilo</b><br />December 13 to 17: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 18 to 20: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December 21 to 23: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 24: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />December 25: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 26 to 30: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 31: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.<br /><br /><b>Mindanao</b><br />SM City Davao, General Santos (GenSan)<br />December 13 to 17: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 18 to 19: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December 20 to 22: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 23: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December 24: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />December 25: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 26 to 30: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 31: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.<br /><br /><br />SM currently has 55 malls located across the country. Once schedule for other branches are available,  it will be added in the list above. Be sure to Like Us on Facebook, Follow Us on Twitter or Subscribe to our email list to receive updates.</div>

Nationwide List: SM Christmas Holidays 2015, New Year Mall Hours Schedule

MANILA, Philippines - The country's largest chain of shopping malls SM Supermalls released the 2015 Christmas Holidays and New Year 201...

VIDEO: ABS-CBN unveils teasers of upcoming TV shows in 2016

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Kapamilya fans have plenty to look forward in 2016 as ABS-CBN officially unveiled its line up of TV shows at a recent trade event for advertisers in Novotel Hotel in Quezon City and during the ABS-CBN Christmas Special "Thank You For The Love" last December 8.<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/AVvXsEiIbdtKi7CRvAKYeMuRZWe_JCx10wAm6ltnrvAPfah4HrFb0X6W-9cxzhTvM1D-YL2w3st2hg1OYD3kk0vrlO-pIhZW75-sj7PbsrmT-MVTYppnRhO6y9wpfkqImaqnriA8Mo6NnX5ZxgX5/s1600/ABS-CBN-upcoming-shows-2016.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ABS-CBN's upcoming TV shows in 2016. Screengrab from Youtube" border="0" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIbdtKi7CRvAKYeMuRZWe_JCx10wAm6ltnrvAPfah4HrFb0X6W-9cxzhTvM1D-YL2w3st2hg1OYD3kk0vrlO-pIhZW75-sj7PbsrmT-MVTYppnRhO6y9wpfkqImaqnriA8Mo6NnX5ZxgX5/s640/ABS-CBN-upcoming-shows-2016.jpg" title="ABS-CBN's upcoming TV shows in 2016. Screengrab from Youtube" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ABS-CBN's upcoming TV shows in 2016. Screengrab from Youtube</td></tr></tbody></table>At least six of the biggest projects are set to conquer the afternoon and primetime blocks of the network next year. Teasers have been released and now available online.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: Teaser of upcoming Liza-Enrique series 'Dolce Amore'</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/89aQNjfXfMg" width="600"></iframe></center><br />In “Dolce Amore,” Soberano will play the role of Serena, a princess who only wants to live a normal and ordinary life. Gil, on the other hand, plays the role of Tenten, an ordinary boy from Manila who works hard to provide for his family.<br /><br />As Tenten looks for money to help his father, he comes across Serena, who asks him for directions to her hotel in the Philippines.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: Sexy Actress Cristine Reyes returns with 'Tubig at Langis'</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oyNZhLpugVY" width="600"></iframe></center><br />The first teaser shows Reyes' character - a single mother hoping to find her second chance in love. The series also stars Zanjoe Marudo and Isabelle Daza.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: Real-life couple Daniel Matsunaga and Erich Gonzales for 'Be My Lady'</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_JfXShmXDQc" width="600"></iframe></center><br />Matsunaga plays the character of a young bachelor who enjoys the company of different women, while Gonzales plays the character of probinsyana nursing student who dreams big for her family.<br /><br />Directed by Theodore Boborol, "Be My Lady" also stars Janice de Belen and Priscilla Meirelles.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: Janella Salvador, Elmo Magalona bring kilig in ‘Born For You’</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RR7wTN-81lw" width="600"></iframe></center><br />The upcoming series “Born For You" will revolve around two people who are destined for each other. Produced by Dreamscape, “Born For You” will be released in early 2016<br /><br /><b>WATCH: KimXi makes comeback on ‘The Story of Us’</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aILeihr0OR0" width="600"></iframe></center><br />Featuring the much-anticipated teleserye comeback of Kim Chiu and Xian Lim.<br /><br />“The Story of Us” tells the story of love that made Macoy (Xian) and Tin (Kim) dream, made them complete, and even made them drift apart. How will they find their way back in each other's arms?<br /><br />The teleserye includes scenes shot in top tourist destination Palawan.<br /><br />Produced by Star Creatives, the series also stars Zsa-Zsa Padilla, John Arcilla, Aiko Melendez, Suzan Africa, Zaijan Jaranilla, Banky, and Bryan Santos.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: Toni, Piolo reunite in 'Written In Our Stars'</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3pkb5GR-yR4" width="600"></iframe></center><br />Toni Gonzaga and Piolo Pascual, the stars of the blockbuster film ''Starting Over Again,'' were reunited in the upcoming ABS-CBN television drama "Written In Our Stars." <br /><br />Directed by Andoy Ranay, "Written In Our Stars" also features Sam Milby, Jolina Magdangal, Sarah Lahbati, and child actor Marco Masa. The series is produced by Dreamscape. <br /><br /><b>Other upcoming TV shows</b><br /><br />Other programs set for release in 2016 include drama and Christianity series '1G' and Judy Ann Santos, Richard Yap, Diether Ocampo's 'Someone to Watch Over Me.'<br /><br />Game show and reality shows to hit television next year include 'Family Feud' to be hosted by Luis Manzano, 'Tawag ng Tanghalan,' 'Pilipinas Got Talent (season 5),' 'The Voice Kids (season 3), and 'Pinoy Big Brother (Season 7).</div>

VIDEO: ABS-CBN unveils teasers of upcoming TV shows in 2016

MANILA, Philippines - Kapamilya fans have plenty to look forward in 2016 as ABS-CBN officially unveiled its line up of TV shows at a recent ...

List of Passers: December 2015 & January 2016 Dentist board exam results

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Those awaiting results of December 2015 Dentist board exam (Written Phase) and January 2016 Dentist licensure exam (Practical Phase) can find here the complete list of passers, topnotchers (top 10), top performing schools and performance of schools as the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board of Dentistry released results in few 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/AVvXsEh8RzfS5FaSb1vjUTYbD9hyjIm6JR-Zsj0WxGnrnzT7B8RNe_bkFswl6yiv-m_yffH3CeCF0j_jUjV384LaGoiSMCcIyJyS-U4Ck4H8irWtqLFP38mRfZ9jddWc7GAcsA_gU3Elt7OJ-4uj/s1600/DENTIST-board-exam-results-2015-2016.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="December 2015 & January 2016 Dentist board exam results" border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8RzfS5FaSb1vjUTYbD9hyjIm6JR-Zsj0WxGnrnzT7B8RNe_bkFswl6yiv-m_yffH3CeCF0j_jUjV384LaGoiSMCcIyJyS-U4Ck4H8irWtqLFP38mRfZ9jddWc7GAcsA_gU3Elt7OJ-4uj/s640/DENTIST-board-exam-results-2015-2016.jpg" title="December 2015 & January 2016 Dentist board exam results" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />PRC administered the Dentists (Written board exam) on December 2, 3 and 4 in Manila while the practical exam in 2016 is set on January 5, 6, 7 and 8.<br /><br />The members of the Board of Dentistry who gave the licensure examination are Dr. Dominador H. Santos, Jr., Chairman; Dr. Gloria M. Bumanlag, Dr. Steve Mark G. Gan, Dr. Melinda L. Garcia and Dr. Rannier F. Reyes, Members.<br /><br /><b>Roll of Successful Examinees in the</b><br /><b>DENTIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION (PRACTICAL PHASE)</b><br />Held on JANUARY 5, 2016 AND FFG DAYS<br />Released on JANUARY 2016<br /><br /><i>Updating for the results...</i><br /><br />Dentist board written exam covered the following subjects: general and oral anatomy and physiology, general and oral pathology, general and oral microscopic anatomy and microbiology, restorative dentistry and public health and community dentistry (Day 1); prosthethic dentistry, roentgenology, oral diagnosis and oral surgery and anesthesiology and pharmacology (Day 2); and pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, dental jurisprudence, ethics and practical management, periodontics and endodontics (Day 3).<br /><br /><b>According to PRC, the <a href="http://www.prcboardnews.com/2015/12/prc-releases-december-2015-dentist-board-exam-results.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">target release date of December 2015 and January 2016 Dentist board exam</a> is on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 or in 3 working days after the last day of exam.</b><br /><br />In the same period last year, results were released in 4 working days. PRC named a total of 268 out of 725 who have passed the December 2014 Dentist Licensure Examination (Written Phase) and 257 out of 271 who have passed the January 2015 Dentist Licensure Examination (Practical Phase).<br /><br />Aside from the full results, the schedule of registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be announced. Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 1 piece passport size picture (colored with white background and complete name tag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2016-2019. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.<br /><br />Like Us on Facebook, Follow Us on Twitter and Subscribe to our email list to receive more updates on Dentist board exam.</div>

List of Passers: December 2015 & January 2016 Dentist board exam results

Those awaiting results of December 2015 Dentist board exam (Written Phase) and January 2016 Dentist licensure exam (Practical Phase) can fin...

12 areas under Signal No. 1 as 'Bagyong Nona' nears Samar-Bicol

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - State weather bureau announced that Tropical storm Nona (international name: Melor) continues to gain strength as it heads towards Samar-Bicol area based on 11:00am bulletin today, December 13, 2015.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYBvNOEgxbEhRgQuwlBDGF6rW1owFwR1uA_RzE09xvAIi06u1ToK-aDvNGhnMd0tzMQJraP8lMprklna0W_fz8bblm2g3mzIxRHQk5LrHJrgcYTUB75MtzgLsq-aIRjk3MAI5RnTtksyyd/s1600/Typhoon-Nona-update.png" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="12 areas under Signal No. 1 as 'Bagyong Nona' nears Samar-Bicol" border="0" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYBvNOEgxbEhRgQuwlBDGF6rW1owFwR1uA_RzE09xvAIi06u1ToK-aDvNGhnMd0tzMQJraP8lMprklna0W_fz8bblm2g3mzIxRHQk5LrHJrgcYTUB75MtzgLsq-aIRjk3MAI5RnTtksyyd/s640/Typhoon-Nona-update.png" title="12 areas under Signal No. 1 as 'Bagyong Nona' nears Samar-Bicol" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />PAGASA raised public storm warning signal No. 1 (30-60kph expected in 36 hrs.) in 12 areas including Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate including Burias and Ticao Islands, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar, Biliran, Leyte and Southern Leyte,Dinagat province.<br /><br />The weather bureau said that it is possible to raise PSWS #1 also over Camarines Norte, Southern Quezon, Marinduque and Romblon tonight. <br /><br /><b>Impacts of the wind:</b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Very light or no damage to low risk structures,</li><li>Light damage to medium to high risk structures</li><li>Slight damage to some houses of very light materials or makeshift structures in exposed communities. Some banana plants are tilted, a few downed and leaves are generally damaged</li><li>Twigs of small trees may be broken.</li><li>Rice crops, however, may suffer significant damage when it is in its flowering stage.</li></ul><br />At 10:00 AM today, the center of 'Bagyong Nona' was estimated based on all available data at 565 km East of Catarman, Northern Samar (12.1°N, 129.8°E).<br /><br />The several tropical storm has maximum sustained winds of 110 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 140 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 19 kph. <br /><br /><b>Forecast Positions:</b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>24 hour (Tomorrow morning): 140 km East of Catarman, Northern Samar</li><li>48 hour (Tuesday morning): 65 km North of Romblon, Romblon or at 150 km East Southeast of Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro</li><li>72 hour (Wednesday morning): 140 km West Northwest of Calapan City</li><li>96 hour (Thursday morning): 340 km West Southwest of Calapan City</li><li>120 hour (Friday morning): 405 km West of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan</li></ul><br /><br />The public and the disaster risk reduction and management council concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next Severe Weather Bulletin.</div>

12 areas under Signal No. 1 as 'Bagyong Nona' nears Samar-Bicol

MANILA, Philippines - State weather bureau announced that Tropical storm Nona (international name: Melor) continues to gain strength as it h...