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After an announcement fiasco, Miss Philippines takes home Miss Universe crown

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines- Following a “horrible” mistake committed by host Steve Harvey, Miss Philippines Pia Wurtzbach was crowned Miss Universe 2015 on Monday, December 21 (Manila time) at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.<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/AVvXsEjMOeW4c7KnRBUgfy1bksTO1StSk1sR5dDgCDdP-ISod1NUh9MCUM-eY5w2nsvA3RUTu5q08ubsX6xx8SnH5rY0WCG0twuCdiZAv24UANgR-SlLt4vgnHEiLfl2Uc7doKEJLBjpWrFjMju7/s1600/Pia-Miss-Universe-2015-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Miss Philippines takes home Miss Universe crown" border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMOeW4c7KnRBUgfy1bksTO1StSk1sR5dDgCDdP-ISod1NUh9MCUM-eY5w2nsvA3RUTu5q08ubsX6xx8SnH5rY0WCG0twuCdiZAv24UANgR-SlLt4vgnHEiLfl2Uc7doKEJLBjpWrFjMju7/s640/Pia-Miss-Universe-2015-1.jpg" title="Miss Philippines takes home Miss Universe crown" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach wins Miss Universe 2015. Photo Credit: Miss Universe</td></tr></tbody></table><br />A moment of awkwardness enveloped the pageant venue as Harvey mistakenly named Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutiérrez as the winner of the prestigious beauty contest and Wurtzbach as the first runner-up. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz6vG1TmBfN2htx2WicEw_lYBKctIeQ3kryZodGyJUW-XLj2x2CSFTDQ31k5usNdU2OG1GMBy0OVwT1b5CjNuHk_sxPnH7Mk2Lp0s7A3rlUxM4GV18GQWV2Oq6DVHNY5GwR82v1m5t05tK/s1600/Pia-Miss-Universe-2015-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Miss Philippines takes home Miss Universe crown" border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz6vG1TmBfN2htx2WicEw_lYBKctIeQ3kryZodGyJUW-XLj2x2CSFTDQ31k5usNdU2OG1GMBy0OVwT1b5CjNuHk_sxPnH7Mk2Lp0s7A3rlUxM4GV18GQWV2Oq6DVHNY5GwR82v1m5t05tK/s640/Pia-Miss-Universe-2015-2.jpg" title="Miss Philippines takes home Miss Universe crown" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Harvey, an American comedian and an Emmy award-winning  TV personality quickly apologized for his mistake. The organizers of the pageant even showed the result card from Ernst and Young to the audience.<br /><br /><b>Watch the video.</b><br /><center><div id="fb-root"></div><script>(function(d, s, id) {  var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];  if (d.getElementById(id)) return;  js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;  js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3";  fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><div class="fb-video" data-allowfullscreen="1" data-href="/missosology.info/videos/vb.138158146200458/1225490347467227/?type=3"><div class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/missosology.info/videos/1225490347467227/"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/missosology.info/videos/1225490347467227/" rel="nofollow">Miss Universe 2015 Crowning Moment of Miss Philippines, Pia Wu...</a><br />Miss Philippines, Pia Wurtzbach is the new Miss Universe. A moment of awkwardness enveloped the arena as the crown was already put in the head of Miss Colombia, Ariadna Gutiérrez. But the card shows it's Miss Philippines who won. View more videos @ www.missosology.info<br />Posted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/missosology.info/" rel="nofollow">Missosology</a> on Sunday, December 20, 2015</blockquote></div></div></center><br />Hailing from Cagayan de Oro, Wurtzbach is the third Filipina to take home the Miss Universe title. <b><i>-Mini/TheSummitExpress</i></b></div>

After an announcement fiasco, Miss Philippines takes home Miss Universe crown

MANILA, Philippines- Following a “horrible” mistake committed by host Steve Harvey, Miss Philippines Pia Wurtzbach was crowned Miss Universe...

Star Wars craze gives rise to Pinoy memes

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Pinoys just can’t live without memes. In fact, Filipinos almost always come up with memes to provide comic relief or even a commentary to almost every pressing as well as petty issues in the country. From funny Miss Universe introductions to Alma Moreno’s awkward interview, Filipinos creatively channel their voices through memes.<br /><br />Adding to the latest Star Wars film craze, several fans of the most highly anticipated movie of the year have flooded the Internet with memes poking fun at the much-loved sci-fi movie franchise. Of course, several Pinoy fans have joined the bandwagon and created clever memes of Filipino celebrities and icons.<br /><br />We’ve rounded up the funniest Pinoy Star Wars memes on social media. May the memes be with you!<br /><br />While many fans have debated about the new lightsaber design featured in Star Wars: The Force Awakens , there’s no doubt that the Jedi’s weapon of choice looks very cool on Pinoy personalities. Lightsabers indeed unleashed the dark and creative side of social media.<br /><br /><b>Kyloren Legarda</b><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/AVvXsEhYvZk6a_rSyxkLbiKDsCXzBi1wWz-NNs1euSM1cai2ypH8HjUPVLiEaEvSR4gcuN56ZC3oi1yi7B69-ze18eAImJj3e9QRwV2-pe0eZZayepwBJLmbRKrfVRKzjx5XZa8S2W-aOjPqtcM4/s1600/star-wars-meme-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Kyloren Legarda" border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYvZk6a_rSyxkLbiKDsCXzBi1wWz-NNs1euSM1cai2ypH8HjUPVLiEaEvSR4gcuN56ZC3oi1yi7B69-ze18eAImJj3e9QRwV2-pe0eZZayepwBJLmbRKrfVRKzjx5XZa8S2W-aOjPqtcM4/s640/star-wars-meme-4.jpg" title="Kyloren Legarda" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div align="center" class="Body">PHOTO CREDIT: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1093316200692504&set=p.1093316200692504&type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook/Suzuki Man</a></div></td></tr></tbody></table><b>Mahal as Yoda’s bride</b><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/AVvXsEhhESpUDYPsGuWvS7h-YzLN5ioSeHQgzktbr8xFakQSALAahBAjmuME9nZnwNMOKOyOvhT-O_HjXeMp9N-tZ7FYdc74LjMB_pMqh-lnWqtmf0_GXQfgOARgQlsir5umhfr6_3RCeXgG0yrj/s1600/star-wars-meme-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mahal as Yoda’s bride" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhESpUDYPsGuWvS7h-YzLN5ioSeHQgzktbr8xFakQSALAahBAjmuME9nZnwNMOKOyOvhT-O_HjXeMp9N-tZ7FYdc74LjMB_pMqh-lnWqtmf0_GXQfgOARgQlsir5umhfr6_3RCeXgG0yrj/s640/star-wars-meme-6.jpg" title="Mahal as Yoda’s bride" width="448" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook/<a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitzvillafuerte?fref=photo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fitz Gerard Villafuerte</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b>Sith Lucero</b><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/AVvXsEgY99KLfsDd3Gx8AYEGKurQPsoIH9P83YPdqeZ0KqduwlnnWkb0NE55K2qfF7i8opL7O9iLHSlHt05WhJKAfre1TMvQhizegDh9_YzjSHG7P42T9aFo91Q6sqCQJsvdUFRdmpcBUSAdAO6f/s1600/star-wars-meme-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY99KLfsDd3Gx8AYEGKurQPsoIH9P83YPdqeZ0KqduwlnnWkb0NE55K2qfF7i8opL7O9iLHSlHt05WhJKAfre1TMvQhizegDh9_YzjSHG7P42T9aFo91Q6sqCQJsvdUFRdmpcBUSAdAO6f/s640/star-wars-meme-3.jpg" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">PHOTO CREDIT: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wansapunataym/photos/a.807045709411042.1073741845.276322502483368/876884742427138/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook/Mac Mendoza</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b>Episode VI: The Return of the Juday</b><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/AVvXsEh6f07OLW-SomdrHQBcgPazlmzMCoEyhH4Nh3tfFqLrziRJfm5QsjScBsYbxRuYGu1kdJkaRsOeISK0DveldXdlIDDt8imXYbEa1SVLR4w0n_bxAWAE3PPyoN1IlaJri_ZkB1b-kbn3dFzj/s1600/star-wars-meme-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Episode VI: The Return of the Juday" border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6f07OLW-SomdrHQBcgPazlmzMCoEyhH4Nh3tfFqLrziRJfm5QsjScBsYbxRuYGu1kdJkaRsOeISK0DveldXdlIDDt8imXYbEa1SVLR4w0n_bxAWAE3PPyoN1IlaJri_ZkB1b-kbn3dFzj/s640/star-wars-meme-1.jpg" title="Episode VI: The Return of the Juday" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">PHOTO CREDIT: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=940103972746420&set=a.103729499717209.8235.100002404785378&type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook/Allan Popa</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Of course, someone running for the 2016 elections needs to capitalize on the Star Wars mania. Take for instance, this Jedi from the sands of Paoay.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kwnfVPv8fjs" width="560"></iframe></center><br /><br />The Star Wars craze is definitely unavoidable. Even brands didn’t miss the opportunity to ride with the craze.<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/AVvXsEirSKbdVZi0oY_m2btntgUHtpbhcxNA7X8pO5n-xchLdf8I482i4LRboA96UAZcXLHT8z2XMXH13XoCAAE6EX_lMAIyo2llYhEbY5rPa5l55SBT6lv1ZaCvHze-SAgLUFL96QCjWtisPHC-/s1600/star-wars-meme-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="PAPA Catsup Star Wars" border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirSKbdVZi0oY_m2btntgUHtpbhcxNA7X8pO5n-xchLdf8I482i4LRboA96UAZcXLHT8z2XMXH13XoCAAE6EX_lMAIyo2llYhEbY5rPa5l55SBT6lv1ZaCvHze-SAgLUFL96QCjWtisPHC-/s640/star-wars-meme-7.jpg" title="PAPA Catsup Star Wars" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">PHOTO CREDIT: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/officialpapacatsup/photos/a.1590549317872983.1073741829.1568308476763734/1647544388840142/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook/PAPA Catsup</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="6" style="background: #FFF; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: -webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width: 99.375%; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 31.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/_cnmCrFaiz/" rel="nofollow" style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Lol Chewy's hair is on point!! #starwars #chewbacca #loreal #funnymeme #starwarsmeme</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by Dj Lennox (@djlennox) on <time datetime="2015-12-18T20:49:34+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Dec 18, 2015 at 12:49pm PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script> </center><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="6" style="background: #FFF; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: -webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width: 99.375%; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/_duU7BKZVe/" rel="nofollow" style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">#StarbucksPH is a geek hehehe #MayTheForceBeWithYou #StarWars #StarWarsPH #TheForceAwakens #TheForceAwakensPH #starbucks @starbucks @starbucksph</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by keithlens (@keithlens) on <time datetime="2015-12-19T07:07:38+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Dec 18, 2015 at 11:07pm PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script> </center><br />In case you don’t get all these jokes (since you haven’t seen a single Star Wars film), there’s also a meme dedicated for you.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="6" style="background: #FFF; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: -webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width: 99.375%; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 33.5378323108% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/_cjLWdq9pn/" rel="nofollow" style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">😉 #StarWars #TheForceAwakens #Episode7 #RebelAlliance #TheResistance #StarWarsMemes #YoureBreakingMyHeartAnakin</a></div><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by Jorge Gomez (@mumblerjorge) on <time datetime="2015-12-18T20:10:58+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Dec 18, 2015 at 12:10pm PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="“//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script> </center><br /><b><i>-Mini/TheSummitExpress</i></b></div>

Star Wars craze gives rise to Pinoy memes

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WATCH: Miss Universe 2015 Livestream video now available

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - Eighty contestants face off for the ultimate prize, the Miss Universe 2015 title in the grand coronation night to be held at the Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort and Casino, USA on Sunday, December 20 (Monday, December 21 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/AVvXsEhgBRJVrsc-hkzOlIkz4dQvzqpl6KwxjNRrzFSytZrb9HR1JYd38lhy8qt0JLgHuGeMUM0vi4RlRVkJX97DvAZZrrX12TzGm4I8C3sWCFey2NxJw4c3xu6oRQK2KB91N4YVw-kmklchbzgX/s1600/miss-universe-2015-livestream-1221.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach. Photo courtesy of Miss Universe" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgBRJVrsc-hkzOlIkz4dQvzqpl6KwxjNRrzFSytZrb9HR1JYd38lhy8qt0JLgHuGeMUM0vi4RlRVkJX97DvAZZrrX12TzGm4I8C3sWCFey2NxJw4c3xu6oRQK2KB91N4YVw-kmklchbzgX/s640/miss-universe-2015-livestream-1221.jpg" title="Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach. Photo courtesy of Miss Universe" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach. Photo courtesy of Miss Universe on Facebook</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Watch the official livestream video of the 64th Miss Universe beauty pageant and support Miss Universe Philippines bet Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach. The live stream will start at 8:00 a.m.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5cPbOzXz1Pc" width="600"></iframe></center><br />Several blogs and websites are also expected to provide livestream feed and live updates for the Pinoys around the world to witness the annual competition in real-time.<br /><br />In the Philippines, the 2015 Miss Universe pageant can be watched live on Lifestyle (SkyCable channel 52) at 8 a.m and will have delayed telecast on ABS-CBN Channel 2 at 8:30 in the morning.<br /><br />The winner will be crowned at around 11 a.m. or after the 3-hour broadcast.<br /><br />Meanwhile, here's the live updates from the official Twitter account of Miss Universe Organization:<br /><br /><center><a class="twitter-timeline" data-widget-id="678579517665882112" href="https://twitter.com/MissUniverse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tweets by @MissUniverse</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 />NNOTES: For the first time ever, fans worldwide will also have a say in who gets crowned MISS UNIVERSE. Viewers will score each contestant on a scale of one to ten in swimsuit, evening gown, and interview. To vote, visitwww.MISSUNIVERSE.com/vote via any desktop or mobile device during the live telecast. Additionally, fans will have the opportunity to submit a final question through Facebook which will be asked to one contestant in the interview portion.<br /><br /><b>Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach to win Miss Universe 2015 crown?</b><br /><br />The 26-year-old Pinay beauty Pia rocked the pageant’s preliminary swimsuit and evening gown competitions held recently in Las Vegas.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZDYvE448zQ8" width="600"></iframe></center><br />Pia is very determined to bring back the crown to the Philippines and become the third Filipina crowned as Miss Universe. <br /><br />The closest the country had been to winning the pageant in recent years was in 2012 when Pinay contender Janine Tugonon finished 1st runner up to USA’s Olivia Culpo.<br /><br />Miss Universe 2014, Paulina Vega, will pass on the crown to her successor.<br /><br />Will Pia emerge as this year’s winner? Who will be Pia’s strongest competitors?<br /><br />Don't miss the coronation night of Miss Universe 2015 on Monday. It will be hosted by Emmy winner Steve Harvey and Rush Hour 2 actress Roselyn Sanchez.<br /><br />Emmy Award-nominated actress Niecy Nash, celebrity entertainment mogul Perez Hilton, 2012 Miss Universe Olivia Culpo and football legend Emmitt Smith will join the “2015 MISS UNIVERSE” judging panel.</div>

WATCH: Miss Universe 2015 Livestream video now available

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WINNERS: StarStruck 2015 Ultimate Male and Female Survivors named

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - Migo Adecer and Klea Pineda were named StarStruck Ultimate Male and Female Survivors in the Final Judgment Night on Saturday, December 19, 2015.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRvROBM3n_8M88ZV9Yymk6Ka32hXzldt1YMJiKslQnfTGjzErnGupQiKEBk9LYJAeMyGjCOm3bS8IFltg4SW2NGCDG-aDWU7rNh-B_F6uedSCp2SwZ-2Ow-aMS20MKwFhKqoSpdJJKz2Ew/s1600/starstruck-2015-winners.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="StarStruck 2015 Ultimate Male and Female Survivors" border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRvROBM3n_8M88ZV9Yymk6Ka32hXzldt1YMJiKslQnfTGjzErnGupQiKEBk9LYJAeMyGjCOm3bS8IFltg4SW2NGCDG-aDWU7rNh-B_F6uedSCp2SwZ-2Ow-aMS20MKwFhKqoSpdJJKz2Ew/s640/starstruck-2015-winners.jpg" title="StarStruck 2015 Ultimate Male and Female Survivors" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Fifteen-year-old Migo from Mandaluyong City bested Cebuano lad Elyson de Dios while the Caloocan’s bet Klea, 16,  toppled Bulacan’s muse Ayra Mariano.<br /><br />Migo and Klea will receive Php 1 million each cash, a house and lot from Camella Homes worth Php 2 million and 5-year exclusive GMA contract. <br /><br />Elyson and Ayra being runners-up will also receive Php 250,000 cash and an exclusive GMA contract. They will also appear in the remake of the telefantasya Encantadia.<br /><br /><b>Here's the complete list of winners for StarStruck Season 6</b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Ultimate Male Survivor: Migo Adecer</li><li>Ultimate Female Survivor: Klea Pineda</li><li>First Prince: Elyson De Dios</li><li>First Princess: Ayra Mariano</li></ul><br /><br />The Final Four hopefuls continued their Starstruck journey, marked by challenges that test their ability to remain graceful, composed and beautiful even under pressure.<br /><br />They performed solo performances on Saturday. Ayra sang Katy Perry song, Klea Pineda sang Break Free by Ariana Grande, Elyson performed a dance number and Migo sang and danced Want to Want Me by Jason Derulo.<br /><br />Elyson and Ayra were awarded by brand Manager of Lewis & Pearl, Ms. Valerie Tan as the sensational couple of this said product.<br /><br />Meanwhile, StarStruck avenger Analyn Barro was awarded by Palmolive after earning the highest number of votes from the viewers.<br /><br />Former Starstruck contestant Alden Richards, who was not able to enter Starstruck top 14 performed Bryan White's God Gave Me You in the finals night. Before the final results, Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid sang The Climb by Miley Cyrus.<br /><br />StarStruck graduates including Kris Bernal, Jennylyn Mercado, Miguel Tanfelix, Rocco Nacino, and Mark Herras, from previous seasons and the StarStruck Kids graduates performed a dance number in the opening number. They were joined by the StarStruck Final 14. <br /><br />There are four judges known as The Council oversaw the finalists: Joey de Leon, Regine Velasquez, Jennylyn Mercado and Direk Mario J. Delos Reyes.<br /><br />'#StarStruckTheFinalJudgment' topped Twitter trending list on Saturday.</div>

WINNERS: StarStruck 2015 Ultimate Male and Female Survivors named

MANILA, Philippines - Migo Adecer and Klea Pineda were named StarStruck Ultimate Male and Female Survivors in the Final Judgment Night on S...

LIST: Mall Hours Schedule Christmas Holidays 2015, New Year released

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Several mall operators released mall hours schedule for December 2015 (Christmas Holidays) and January 2016 (New Year).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXZL7kMkuGy-OFlAyWdzqaLJywgdp0FqCAlKWZx9IePxbeWpTxEUg4UwWvMIlMkh_HSRHfoftJdz5WeizZ9NGh5C0rs2W9FxYBZNwepq4W8RTbkbvNNGBKRUPa7FBM7sflrrL0xy_I7wV/s1600/MALL-schedule-christmas-holidays-2015-1219-2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mall Hours Schedule Christmas Holidays 2015, New Year released" border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXZL7kMkuGy-OFlAyWdzqaLJywgdp0FqCAlKWZx9IePxbeWpTxEUg4UwWvMIlMkh_HSRHfoftJdz5WeizZ9NGh5C0rs2W9FxYBZNwepq4W8RTbkbvNNGBKRUPa7FBM7sflrrL0xy_I7wV/s640/MALL-schedule-christmas-holidays-2015-1219-2015.jpg" title="Mall Hours Schedule Christmas Holidays 2015, New Year released" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Check out the list of shopping malls that are open on holidays this 2015: SM Supermalls, Greenbelt, Glorietta, Powerplant, Market! Market!, Greenhills Shopping Center, Robinsons Mall, Bonifacio High Street, Eastwood and other malls in the country.<br /><br />Filipinos are expected to flock malls to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends  - buy gifts, shop or watch their favorite Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2015 entries.<br /><br />Dominant mall operators SM Supermalls announced schedule per branch through their Facebook page. Majority of the shopping malls will open at 9:00 am on December 24 and 31 and will cut short its operation hours due to December 25 Christmas and New Year celebration.<br /><br />TheSummitExpress collated the schedule of the major malls in Metro Manila and nearby provinces to serve as guide for those who will go on their last-minute shopping and other activities for Christmas and the New Year.<br /><br /><b>SM Supermalls</b>  - Check out the <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2015/12/nationwide-list-sm-christmas-2015-new-year-mall-hours-schedule.html" rel="nofollow">updated list of SM mall schedule nationwide here</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AlabangTownCenter/photos/pb.352797395812.-2207520000.1450527605./10153552162240813/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Alabang Town Center</b></a> - Alabang Zapote Road, Alabang, Muntinlupa City<br /><br />December 19 to 23: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December 24: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br />December 25: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />December 26 to 27: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 28 to 30: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />December 31: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.<br />January 2: Regular Mall Hours<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AyalaCebu/photos/pb.325847693127.-2207520000.1450533051./10153888429673128/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Ayala Center Cebu</b></a> - Cebu Business Park,Archbishop Reyes Avenue,Cebu City<br /><br />December 19: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December 20to 23: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 24: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />December 25: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 26 to 30: Regular Mall Hours<br />December 31: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.<br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BoniHighStreet/photos/pb.10150096624695486.-2207520000.1450528023./10156284477740486/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bonifacio High Street</a> </b>- Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City<br /><br />December 20 to 23: 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December 24: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br />December 25: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 31: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.<br /><br /><b>Cash and Carry Mall </b>- Makati City<br /><br />December 19 to 23: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.<br />December 24: 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.<br />December 25: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />December 26-30: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />December 31: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br />January 1: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br /><br /><br /><b>Eastwood Mall</b>  - Bagumbayan, Quezon City<br /><br /><i>Updating...</i><br /><i><br /></i><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/evergotescomallsofficial/photos/pb.161889387261475.-2207520000.1450536933./851000791683661/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ever Gotesco Manila Plaza</a></b><br /><b><br /></b>December 19 to 20: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.<br />December 21 to 23: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.<br />December 24: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />December 25: CLOSED<br />December 26 to 30: 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.<br />December 31: 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />January 1: CLOSED<br /><b><br /></b><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/evergotescomallsofficial/photos/pb.161889387261475.-2207520000.1450536933./851000781683662/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ever Gotesco Commonwealth</a> - </b>Quezon City<br /><br />December 19 to 20: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 21 to 23: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />December 24: 9 a.m. to 9  p.m.<br />December 25: 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.<br />December 26 to 30: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />December 31: 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.<br />January 1: 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.<br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OfficialFisherMall/photos/pb.264888496925358.-2207520000.1450528816./990491281031739/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fisher Mall</a></b> - Quezon Avenue, Quezon City<br /><br />December 24: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />December 25: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 31: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.<br /><br /><br /><b>Glorietta</b> - Makati City<br /><br /><i>Updating...</i><br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Greenbelt.AyalaMalls/photos/pb.352804375521.-2207520000.1450531279./10153798594255522/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greenbelt 1</a></b>  - Makati City<br /><br />December 19-22: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />December 23: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December 24: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br />December 25 to 26: 10 am to 9 p.m.<br />December 27 to 30: 10 am to 8 p.m.<br />December 31: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.<br />January 1: 10 am  to 9 p.m.<br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Greenbelt.AyalaMalls/photos/pb.352804375521.-2207520000.1450531279./10153798594255522/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greenbelt 2,3,4 and 5</a></b>  - Makati City<br /><br />December 19: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 20-22: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />December 23: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December 24: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br />December 25 to 26: 11 am to 10 p.m.<br />December 27 to 30: 11 am to 9 p.m.<br />December 31: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.<br />January 1: 11 am  to 10 p.m.<br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/greenhillsofficial/photos/pb.93820364790.-2207520000.1450531868./10153831484924791/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greenhills Shopping Center</a></b> - Service Rd, San Juan, Metro Manila<br /><br />December 19-23: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />December 24: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />December 25: CLOSED<br />December 26 to 30: 10 am to 9 p.m.<br />December 31: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />January 1: CLOSED<br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MarketMarket/photos/pb.321901302934.-2207520000.1450532041./10153537431462935/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Market! Market!</a></b> - Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City<br /><br /><br />December 19-23: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December 24: 10 a.m. to 8 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 />December 31: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m.  to 9 p.m.<br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MarQueeMall/photos/pb.290814765151.-2207520000.1450532905./10153853668250152/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marquee Mall</a></b> - NLEX, Angeles City, Pampanga<br /><br />December 19-23: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />December 24: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />December 25-30: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 31: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m.  to 10 p.m.<br />January 2 onwards: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PowerPlantMall/photos/a.203509736975.143164.24627376975/10153179287866976/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Powerplant Mall</a></b> - Makati City<br /><br />December 19-23: 10 a.m. to 11:00 p.m<br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RobinsonsMalls/photos/pb.373713600761.-2207520000.1450528962./10153732645930762/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robinsons Malls</a></b>  - Check out the holiday mall hours for Metro Manila malls for the following:<br /><br /><b>Forum Robinsons</b><br />December 19-23: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 24-31: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.<br /><br /><b>Robinsons Galleria</b><br /><b><br /></b> December 19-23: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 24 and 31: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br />December 26-27: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.<br /><br /><b>Robinsons Place Las Pinas</b><br /><b><br /></b> <b><br /></b> December 19-20: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />December  21-23: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />December 24 and 31: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br />December 25: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 26-27: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />December 28-30: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />January 1: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br /><br /><b>Robinsons Place Magnolia</b><br /><b><br /></b> December 19-20: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />December  21-24: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />December 25-27: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />December 28-31: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.<br /><br /><b>Robinsons Townhall Malabon</b><br /><b><br /></b> December 19-20: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December  21-24: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />December 25-27: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 28-30: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />December 31: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.<br /><br /><b>Robinsons Place Manila</b><br /><b><br /></b> December 19: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December  20-22: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December  23: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December  24: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />December 25: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />December 26-27: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 28-30: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />December 31: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.<br /><br /><b>Robinsons Metro East</b><br /><b><br /></b> December 19-23: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December  24: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br />December 25: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />December 26-27: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 28-30: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />December 31: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.<br /><br /><b>Robinsons Novaliches</b><br /><b><br /></b> December 19: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 20: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 21-23: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December  24-26: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />December 27: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />December 28-31: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.<br /><br /><b>Robinsons Otis</b><br /><b><br /></b> December 19: 10 a.m. to 10 a.m.<br />December  20-24: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />December 25-26: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 27-31: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.<br /><br />View schedule for <a href="http://robinsonsmalls.com/promofullview.php?id=99" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">provincial Robinsons Malls here</a>: <br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>North Luzon Robinsons branches</b>: Angeles, Ilocos, Luisita, Malolos, Pangasinan, Santiago, Starmills</li><li><b>South Luzon Robinsons branches</b>: Antipolo, Cainta, Dasmarinas, Lipa, Los Banos, Palawan, Sta. Rosa, Imus, Summit Ridge Promenade</li><li><b>Visayas-Mindanao Robinsons branches</b>: Bacolod, Butuan, CDO, Cybergate Cebu, Cybergate Bacolod, Cybergate Davao, Dumaguete, Bacolod, GenSan</li></ul><br /><b>Shangri-la Plaza</b> - Mandaluyong<br /><br /><i>Updating...</i><br /><br /><b>The Araneta Center</b> - Cubao, Quezon City<br /><br /><i>Updating...</i><br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TriNoma.AyalaMalls/photos/a.395406208137.174219.322295778137/10153478564933138/?type=3&theater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trinoma</a></b> - North Avenue Corner,Barangay Bagong Pag Asa,Mindanao Avenue,Quezon City<br /><br />December 19-23: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.<br />December  24: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.<br />December 25: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.<br />December 26-30: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />December 31: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.<br />January 1: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.<br />January 2-3: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />January 4 onwards: regular mall hours<br /><br />Share now this post if you find this informative. Happy holidays! Like Us on Facebook or Follow Us on Twitter for more updates.<br /><br /><b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2015/12/list-bank-schedule-for-christmas-holidays-2015-new-year.html" rel="nofollow">LIST: Bank Schedule for Christmas Holidays 2015, New Year</a></div>

LIST: Mall Hours Schedule Christmas Holidays 2015, New Year released

MANILA, Philippines - Several mall operators released mall hours schedule for December 2015 (Christmas Holidays) and January 2016 (New Year)...

Ateneo releases ACET results for AY 2016-2017

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - ACET results or decisions for the freshman applicants who took the 2015 ACET (Ateneo de Manila University College Entrance Test) for AY 2016-2017 are already posted today, December 18, 2015 at the ADMU Blue Eagle Gym and officially released online.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5WNawyeubIYoLSSehbQI461C7DFZ6FRAKrAQaKRxkBeLfz6UZQh1eaQQkr27H9HlAWYpHUIcdXW5i-_qh_s-V7lB2z5xL5x2sAAxvnzB28KTQjT1B82vMQH658kWn-C5PQU-7mkxmROXg/s1600/ACET-AY-2016-2017-results.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Ateneo releases ACET results for AY 2016-2017" border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5WNawyeubIYoLSSehbQI461C7DFZ6FRAKrAQaKRxkBeLfz6UZQh1eaQQkr27H9HlAWYpHUIcdXW5i-_qh_s-V7lB2z5xL5x2sAAxvnzB28KTQjT1B82vMQH658kWn-C5PQU-7mkxmROXg/s640/ACET-AY-2016-2017-results.JPG" title="Ateneo releases ACET results for AY 2016-2017" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Around 2,000 were accepted out of more than 4,500 applicants who took the examination, Ateneo's Office of Admission and Aid said.<br /><br /><b>RESULTS</b>: <a href="http://ls.ateneo.edu/acet_results.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the decision on college Freshman application for SY 2016-2017</a><br /><br />The release of results this year was ahead of the target as compared to the previous years, which is usually around January. This is due to the decrease in the number of applicants as an effect of the full implementation of K to 12.<br /><br />Pursuant to DepEd Order No. 42, S. 2015 (regarding eligibility to enroll in higher education institutions based on high schools' implementation of the K to 12 Basic Education Program), acceptance to the Loyola Schools is premised on eligibility to enroll in college in School Year 2016-2017.  Only those who satisfy eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Department of Education will be allowed to confirm. <br /><br />Accepted applicants who are eligible to enter college in School Year 2016-2017 must confirm their respective slots starting February 15, 2016 by adhering to the process detailed below:<br /><br />Confirmation of your slot in the Loyola Schools is done in two phases: Pre-Confirmation and Confirmation Proper. <br /><br />PHASE 1: PRE-CONFIRMATION (February 15 ‐ March 18, 2016, 5:00 p.m.) <br /><br />PHASE 2: CONFIRMATION PROPER (March 28, 2016 ‐ April 15, 2016, 5:00 p.m.) <br /><br />View complete process and requirements <a href="http://ls.ateneo.edu/acet_results.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br />Only those who have accomplished both Phase 1 and 2 of the confirmation process shall be deemed eligible for enrollment.  If you have not complied with both within the aforementioned periods, it shall be understood that you are forfeiting your slot.<br /><br />NOTE: WAITLISTED APPLICANTS may submit a written appeal to the Office of Admission and Aid on or before March 31, 2016, 5:00 pm.  Most recent grades and other additional information that may help the Committee decide on your appeal must be attached to the letter.<br /><br />The Ateneo College Entrance Test (ACET) is the admission test to the undergraduate program of the Loyola Schools of the Ateneo de Manila University. Held usually in the month of September, ACET is definitely one of the entrance tests students look forward to every year.<br /><br />Admission to the Ateneo Loyola Schools is determined by the applicant’s fitness and preparation for the college programs, ability to contribute toward the enrichment of the undergraduate school community, and potential to be of service to one’s fellow men within the context of national development.<br /><br />Ateneo Loyola Schools is a Filipino, Catholic, and Jesuit center of excellence of higher learning that is globally competitive while Asian in perspective, a community that transforms society through its research and creative work, its leadership in service to others and for the environment, and its formation of persons-for-other.<br /><br />Subscribe in our E- Mail list, Follow Us on Twitter or Like Us on our Facebook for more entrance exam results updates.</div>

Ateneo releases ACET results for AY 2016-2017

MANILA, Philippines - ACET results or decisions for the freshman applicants who took the 2015 ACET (Ateneo de Manila University College Entr...

LIST: Bank Schedule for Christmas Holidays 2015, New Year

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Major banks in the country announced the banking hours schedule for the 2015 Christmas holidays and operations for New Year (first week of January 2016).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP4lubr3X8cDm2bzNBmPHpbDG3oe1Q5pKAe4zJynY9KfQ9dv6rm6_OAZArqGb141ppmbpPaiVU5BuduaUwyReIZbZX5ZpEpway5Ygh0gfyNTfJS2l18EBA8YuAV65lL96MnlOH1xaznIyc/s1600/BANK-SCHEDULE-CHRISTMAS-2015-12182015.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="LIST: Bank Schedule for Christmas Holidays 2015, New Year" border="0" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP4lubr3X8cDm2bzNBmPHpbDG3oe1Q5pKAe4zJynY9KfQ9dv6rm6_OAZArqGb141ppmbpPaiVU5BuduaUwyReIZbZX5ZpEpway5Ygh0gfyNTfJS2l18EBA8YuAV65lL96MnlOH1xaznIyc/s640/BANK-SCHEDULE-CHRISTMAS-2015-12182015.jpg" title="LIST: Bank Schedule for Christmas Holidays 2015, New Year" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />During the long holiday break, several banks will close their branches nationwide. Check out the updated list of banks and their schedule for December 24, 2015 to January 4, 2016.<br /><br /><br /><b>Banco de Oro (BDO) Unibank Schedule</b><br /><br />Selected branches will be open on December 24, 26 and 27. <br /><br /><center><div id="fb-root"></div><script>(function(d, s, id) {  var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];  if (d.getElementById(id)) return;  js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;  js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3";  fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/BDOUnibank/posts/1677270405822454:0" data-width="500"><div class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/BDOUnibank/posts/1677270405822454:0">Serving you even on holidays! Selected branches will be open on December 24, 26 and 27 for your banking convenience....<br />Posted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BDOUnibank/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BDO Unibank</a> on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BDOUnibank/posts/1677270405822454:0" rel="nofollow">Thursday, December 17, 2015</a></blockquote></div></div></center><br /><b>BDO Schedule for Thursday, December 24</b><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/293605236/BDO-Holiday-Schedule-Dec-24" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" title="View BDO Holiday Schedule - Dec 24 on Scribd">BDO Holiday Schedule - Dec 24</a></div><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="undefined" data-auto-height="false" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_17294" scrolling="no" src="https://www.scribd.com/embeds/293605236/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&show_recommendations=true" width="100%"></iframe><br /><br /><br /><b>BDO Schedule for Saturday, December 26</b><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/293605240/BDO-Holiday-Schedule-Dec-26" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" title="View BDO-Holiday Schedule - Dec 26 on Scribd">BDO-Holiday Schedule - Dec 26</a></div><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="undefined" data-auto-height="false" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_6606" scrolling="no" src="https://www.scribd.com/embeds/293605240/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&show_recommendations=true" width="100%"></iframe><br /><br /><b>BDO Schedule for Sunday, December 27</b><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/293605241/BDO-Holiday-Schedule-Dec-27" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" title="View BDO-Holiday Schedule - Dec 27 on Scribd">BDO-Holiday Schedule - Dec 27</a></div><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="undefined" data-auto-height="false" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_18270" scrolling="no" src="https://www.scribd.com/embeds/293605241/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&show_recommendations=true" width="100%"></iframe><br /><br /><br />The bank said that ATMs and electronic banking will continue to handle transactions and other banking services.<br /><br /><b>Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and BPI Family Savings Bank Schedule</b><br /><br />On its Twitter post, BPI said that all branches will be closed on December 24 and 25, 2015. Here's the complete schedule as released on Friday.<br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Dec. 24-25, Thursday-Friday: All regular branches and all kiosks closed</li><li>Dec. 26, Saturday: Branches and kiosks with Saturday operations open</li><li>Dec. 27, Sunday: Branches and kiosks with Sunday operations open</li><li>Dec. 28-29, Monday-Tuesday: All regular branches and kiosks (except those with Tue day-off schedules) open</li><li>Dec. 30, Wednesday: Select branches open (see list on pages 2-5 of this press release)</li><li>Dec. 31-January 2, Thursday-Saturday: All branches and kiosks closed</li><li>Jan. 3, Sunday: Branches and kiosks with Sunday operations open</li></ul><br /><br />Regular operations of all branches and kiosks, except those with Monday day-off, resume on January 4, 2016. In view of the long holiday, we urge clients to plan and complete their transactions ahead of time.<br /><br />BPI’s ATMs, cash-deposit machines, POS terminals, electronic banking platform (www.bpiexpressonline.com) and mobile app (BPI Express Mobile) will be available for BPI online and mobile transactions during this time.<br /><br />Corporate and institutional clients are advised to get in touch with their account officers for transactions via BPI ExpressLink. Clients of BPI Globe BanKO may carry out transactions during the holidays at open partner outlets<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/293606184/BPI-Holiday-Schedule-December-2015" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" title="View BPI Holiday Schedule December 2015 on Scribd">BPI Holiday Schedule December 2015</a></div><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="undefined" data-auto-height="false" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_69734" scrolling="no" src="https://www.scribd.com/embeds/293606184/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&show_recommendations=true" width="100%"></iframe><br /><br /><b><br /></b> <b>Metrobank Holiday Service Schedule</b><br /><br />Selected branches will be open during the holidays. Check out on this <a href="https://www.metrobank.com.ph/announcementitem.asp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">link for the list and dates</a>.<br /><br />E-channels including MetrobankDirect, Metrobank ATMs, Metrophone and Mobile Banking will be available during these days.<br /><br />Metrobank advised that bills payment received after December 23 (Wednesday) shall be processed on December 28, 2015 (Monday), while payments made after December 29 (Tuesday) shall be processed on January 4, 2016 (Monday).<br /><br />Contact center will be available except on December 25 and January 1.<br /><br /><b>Philippine Savings Bank (PS Bank) Schedule</b><br /><br />The company announced that all its branches nationwide will be closed on the following:<br /><br />December 24 (special non-working holiday)<br />December 25 (regular holiday)<br />December 30 (regular holiday)<br />December 31 (special non-working holiday)<br />January 1, 2016 (regular holiday)<br /><br />All PSBank ATMs, PSBank Online – its Internet banking platform – and PSBank Mobile will be available for clients’ banking transactions during the holidays, the bank said.<br /><br /><b>Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) Bank Schedule</b><br /><br />RCBC and RCBC Savings Bank said they are open on December 24, 26, 27, 30, 31, and January 2. View the complete banking schedule <a href="https://www.rcbc.com/holidaybanking.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br /><center><div id="fb-root"></div><script>(function(d, s, id) {  var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];  if (d.getElementById(id)) return;  js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;  js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3";  fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/RCBCGroup/posts/868832326568664:0" data-width="500"><div class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/RCBCGroup/posts/868832326568664:0">RCBC 2015 Holiday Banking<br />Posted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RCBCGroup/" rel="nofollow">RCBC</a> on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RCBCGroup/posts/868832326568664:0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friday, December 18, 2015</a></blockquote></div></div></center><br />Note: Schedule for other banks  - Philippine National Bank (PNB), Chinabank, Security Bank, Maybank and Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCOM) will be posted here as soon as available.<br /><br />Like Us on Facebook, Follow Us on Twitter and subscribe to our email list to receive more updates.<br /><br /><b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2015/12/nationwide-list-sm-christmas-2015-new-year-mall-hours-schedule.html" rel="nofollow">Nationwide List: SM Christmas Holidays 2015, New Year Mall Hours Schedule</a></div>

LIST: Bank Schedule for Christmas Holidays 2015, New Year

MANILA, Philippines - Major banks in the country announced the banking hours schedule for the 2015 Christmas holidays and operations for New...

ABS-CBN Corporation names new President and CEO

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - ABS-CBN Corporation announced today the appointment of Carlo L. Katigbak as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective January 1, 2016.<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/AVvXsEjozSAFBTwC_SkRWXKikkhGOtwlh3Cl5Cd8shbIqdpj_4rAQ2a8LIuRm4J5w3fXDf-QRFgwIpOZe2bLsyjfpsSoC_WVG0NEO_nkGBSXv7y6I4KRfn-EjE_OF8Jvfd7pT1dZJYfO-1AZVh9r/s1600/ABS-CBNs-newly-appointed-president-and-CEO-Carlo-Katigbak.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ABS-CBN Carlo L. Katigbak as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)" border="0" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjozSAFBTwC_SkRWXKikkhGOtwlh3Cl5Cd8shbIqdpj_4rAQ2a8LIuRm4J5w3fXDf-QRFgwIpOZe2bLsyjfpsSoC_WVG0NEO_nkGBSXv7y6I4KRfn-EjE_OF8Jvfd7pT1dZJYfO-1AZVh9r/s640/ABS-CBNs-newly-appointed-president-and-CEO-Carlo-Katigbak.jpg" title="ABS-CBN Carlo L. Katigbak as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carlo Katigbak is new President and CEO of ABS-CBN. Photo Credit: ABS-CBN</td></tr></tbody></table>Charo Santos-Concio will retire on December 31, 2015 and will continue to serve the company as Chief Content Officer, President of ABS-CBN University, and Executive Adviser to the Chairman. Eugenio Lopez III remains the Chairman of the Board of ABS-CBN.<br /><br />Katigbak has 20 years combined experience in financial management and business operations, corporate planning, and general management.<br /><br />Prior to his appointment as Chief Operating Officer (COO) in March 2015, Katigbak was the Head of Access. He helped pave the company’s forays into promising technologies and ventures and managed the operations of Sky Cable, ABS-CBNmobile, and ABS-CBN TVplus.<br /><br />He began his career at Sky in 1994, handling various key positions which culminated with his appointment as VP for Provincial Operations of Sky in 1998.<br /><br />Katigbak was then assigned to establish the internet business of ABS-CBN in 1999. He served as Managing Director of ABS-CBN Interactive, which ventured into online and mobile businesses.<br /><br />He returned to Sky Cable and served as its COO from 2005 to 2012, and then its president in 2013. Under his leadership, Sky launched the Digibox, which eventually staunched the number of illegal connections and allowed customers greater flexibility in customizing their subscriptions.  Sky also re-launched its broadband products, which are now the fastest growing segment of its business.<br /><br />Katigbak completed an Advanced Management Program from Harvard Business School in 2009. He graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in Management Engineering in 1991.</div>

ABS-CBN Corporation names new President and CEO

MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN Corporation announced today the appointment of Carlo L. Katigbak as its new President and Chief Executive Off...

INFOGRAPHIC: 16 Facts about 2016 Presidential Candidate Mar Roxas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">He has sacrificed a lot already, but despite his immense wealth, wide political wingspan, excellent academic background and sound platforms, former Interior Secretary Manuel ‘Mar’ Araneta-Roxas is yet to prove his worth again to the Filipinos. The presidency is destiny of course and Mar is in full throttle again, willing to bleed more, to be the next ‘Roxas’ that will lead the nation. Here are the 16 things about ‘Mr. Palengke.’<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin-l0CKyf5R3OuEw67ho5pNnRHWp09JGuD2xuuNkYgVfIoZBkShHZEmlOv1sEa0Mdg05fdlMF1He0VsemGtainaVVESma2oeGWczvhYmLvafvv1t_OXSP5f6kLdInf7dvyJn34QJKFcCF3/s1600/MarRoxasInfographic-thesummitexpress.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="16 Facts about 2016 Presidential Candidate Mar Roxas" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin-l0CKyf5R3OuEw67ho5pNnRHWp09JGuD2xuuNkYgVfIoZBkShHZEmlOv1sEa0Mdg05fdlMF1He0VsemGtainaVVESma2oeGWczvhYmLvafvv1t_OXSP5f6kLdInf7dvyJn34QJKFcCF3/s1600/MarRoxasInfographic-thesummitexpress.jpg" title="16 Facts about 2016 Presidential Candidate Mar Roxas" /></a></div><br /><b>1. An Atenista (1974) and Wharton (1979) graduate.</b><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/AVvXsEhehKJ164eJef6QY5wFzrOAj7s6l-Id76zq3MsUnUhbAXJXeqmu2vHMfX7YCdnatimkN-YUuMqpFrUO4IQtUepy6uMl46j-ZUop0wn7_CpdzUVliYJJKZFomRulsqM_cYz_UuTR1PILUJzX/s1600/graduation-mar-wharton.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mar Roxas graduated at the Wharton School of Economics" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhehKJ164eJef6QY5wFzrOAj7s6l-Id76zq3MsUnUhbAXJXeqmu2vHMfX7YCdnatimkN-YUuMqpFrUO4IQtUepy6uMl46j-ZUop0wn7_CpdzUVliYJJKZFomRulsqM_cYz_UuTR1PILUJzX/s640/graduation-mar-wharton.jpg" title="Mar Roxas graduated at the Wharton School of Economics" width="454" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mar Roxas graduated at the Wharton School of Economics in 1979. Photo credit: marroxas.com</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Roxas is a true-blue Atenista having studied at the Ateneo de Manila for his primary and high school education. He obtained his degree in economics at the Wharton School of Economics, the world’s first business school situated at the University of Pennsylvania (United States).<br /><br /><b>2. He was a banker in New York.</b><br /><br />Roxas has an already established career being a successful investment banker in New York prior to his entry in politics. <br /><br /><b>3. Family of politicians.</b><br /><b><br /></b> <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/AVvXsEh1Mk_JywtGznbaQvmgUk3eSM8VlTnCEn87eW8uMp-f3L_t2XxcexE59FP8espAPOJIRZbq8Aw1Meg2gGZV17l3cuguCOCRYdkyuSQGuCx8aCwgbihfEaq9hCQrHo5cib93CBoLivfjIUGo/s1600/mar-roxas-family.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Roxas Family" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Mk_JywtGznbaQvmgUk3eSM8VlTnCEn87eW8uMp-f3L_t2XxcexE59FP8espAPOJIRZbq8Aw1Meg2gGZV17l3cuguCOCRYdkyuSQGuCx8aCwgbihfEaq9hCQrHo5cib93CBoLivfjIUGo/s640/mar-roxas-family.jpg" title="Roxas Family" width="431" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From left to right (standing) Mar, Judy (mother), Ria (sister). Sitting (left) Sen. Gerry (father) and Dinggoy (right). <br />Photo credit: marroxas.com</td></tr></tbody></table>Brother of the late Congressman Dinggoy Roxas, son of former Senator Gerry Roxas and grandson of former President Manuel Roxas, a co-founder of the Liberal Party in which the younger Mar is now the current president on-leave.<br /><br /><b>4. Dinggoy not Mar.</b><br /><br />Roxas said that politics was out of his radar as his younger brother Gerardo Manuel ‘Dinggoy’ Roxas Jr. was the one envisioned by their family to continue the legacy of their Dad and Lolo.<br /><br /><b>5. First stint in politics as congressman of the first district of Capiz (1993).</b><br /><b><br /></b> <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/AVvXsEiTE-zdqB3KgoVLPJ9zbY78e3333UhgBSYL9iGAhSh3OnoHCKJ06Mswkzr5GwUWWBSBqYheEsJ9y5pefGzLzVqhL2JvNpVwFg8Mf7TBTylN0mawmfZrO_91I1jKnVrZXYmOXxS2qvEO_bYk/s1600/campaign-crowd-mar-roxas.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Roxas won three consecutive times as the first district representative of Capiz." border="0" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTE-zdqB3KgoVLPJ9zbY78e3333UhgBSYL9iGAhSh3OnoHCKJ06Mswkzr5GwUWWBSBqYheEsJ9y5pefGzLzVqhL2JvNpVwFg8Mf7TBTylN0mawmfZrO_91I1jKnVrZXYmOXxS2qvEO_bYk/s640/campaign-crowd-mar-roxas.jpg" title="Roxas won three consecutive times as the first district representative of Capiz." width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Roxas won three consecutive times as the first district representative of Capiz. <br />Photo credit: marroxas.com</td></tr></tbody></table>Unfortunately, he will find himself inheriting his brother’s task as the sudden demise of Dinggoy due to colon cancer prompted him to run and serve as the first district representative of Capiz from 1993 to 2000.<br /><br /><br /><b>6. DTI then secretary of DOTC and DILG later.</b><br /><br />Roxas served in three departments of government as secretary. He was appointed by former President Joseph Estrada to head the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo tasked him to continue his stint at the DTI. Recently, he served as the secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) under the current Aquino administration.<br /><br /><b>7. 'Father of the Call Center and Business Process Outsourcing Industries'.</b><br /><br />During his tenure as the Secretary of Trade, Roxas realized the potential of the country to become the focal point of e-service in the world, thus he spearheaded the development of information technology and was instrumental in proliferating the presence of call centers in the country.<br /><br /><b>8. One of the most voted political candidate in Philippine history.</b><br /><br />Roxas garnered a total of 19,372,888 votes when he ran during the 2004 senatorial elections and emerged as the topnotcher. His charisma as ‘Mr. Palengke’ made him a political superstar. To date, Roxas ranks third as one of the political candidates to receive the highest number of votes in the history of Philippine elections.<br /><br /><b>9. Authored 43 bills and 46 resolutions as a senator.</b><br />His term as a senator provided him a wider political power to contribute in the amelioration of the society. As a senator, he was able to author 43 bills and 46 resolutions with primary focus on education, economy, labor etc.<br /><br /><b>10.  From first to second.</b><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/AVvXsEgo5AQQDzPYgkxlQkCe6o6M1UGIaQlqXUEpMYa8mMnyPD7HxE4PzziQykG-dhMwAeIv_zwsx9s4EQAcoQvRZTWXYTI3o9GGYBZZEyHzuFst8IYszU7hiNmzsHvr_Wqe6UzhPmyHVbiwfxkK/s1600/roxas-binay.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Political rivals. Roxas was beaten by Binay in the 2010 vice presidential election" border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo5AQQDzPYgkxlQkCe6o6M1UGIaQlqXUEpMYa8mMnyPD7HxE4PzziQykG-dhMwAeIv_zwsx9s4EQAcoQvRZTWXYTI3o9GGYBZZEyHzuFst8IYszU7hiNmzsHvr_Wqe6UzhPmyHVbiwfxkK/s640/roxas-binay.jpg" title="Political rivals. Roxas was beaten by Binay in the 2010 vice presidential election" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Political rivals. Roxas was beaten by Binay in the 2010 vice presidential election. <br />Photo credit. inquirer.net</td></tr></tbody></table>Upon giving way for Aquino’s presidential candidacy in the 2010 elections, Roxas was able to maintain his high ratings on various surveys at that time, signifying his almost secured fate as the next vice president of the country. However, his perennial political Jejomar Binay claimed the vice presidency with a come-from-behind win against Roxas, beating the latter with just a meager of 700,000 votes.<br /><br /><b>11. His net worth as of December 31, 2014 is PHP 202,080,452.71.</b><br /><br />Roxas was the fourth richest cabinet member in the Aquino administration when he was still part of it. This can be attributed to a number of businesses that he owns as he came from two well-known families in the country, the Araneta-Roxas clan.<br /><br /><b>12. Recognized as ‘the next big thing.’</b><br /><br />Roxas was named as ‘One of the Global Leaders of Tomorrow who is expected to shape the future’ at the 1996 World Economic Forum. Aside from that, he was tagged as Asiaweek Magazine’s ‘Political Leader of the New Millenium’ sealing his character as a leader material.<br /><br /><b>13. Became popular as ‘Mr. Palengke’ while serving as DTI Secretary.</b><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/AVvXsEh5DoLVFV6Qamcr5gW_5X0Rzwm4oKwh2qjOkSUnX1KZe0LN8Xh5izTogt1UdKyUYE7N4CnyRGiNQg3z7GJJiDMcs_fLXOWBmZuvbfxkWMevztXDQE8ZljGvh5C-zlatDQcRlxp89l7XCJNF/s1600/mar-roxas-mr-palengle.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mr. Palengke days: Roxas served as DTI Secretary" border="0" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5DoLVFV6Qamcr5gW_5X0Rzwm4oKwh2qjOkSUnX1KZe0LN8Xh5izTogt1UdKyUYE7N4CnyRGiNQg3z7GJJiDMcs_fLXOWBmZuvbfxkWMevztXDQE8ZljGvh5C-zlatDQcRlxp89l7XCJNF/s640/mar-roxas-mr-palengle.jpg" title="Mr. Palengke days: Roxas served as DTI Secretary" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mr. Palengke days: Roxas served as DTI Secretary during the Estrada and Arroyo administrations. <br />Photo credit: marroxas.com</td></tr></tbody></table>During his term as DTI head, Roxas became instrumental in putting greater emphasis to the markets, commonly known as ‘palengke’ as an instrumental unit of the society in propelling economic growth thus earning the moniker ‘Mr. Palengke’ which will become his staple political identity later on in his career.<br /><br />14. Has a long relationship with the Aquinos.<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/AVvXsEhJOfCOwKjZ55ExhOZysJ6vOaK8B-ISd_axQguaREGXwgLbzCDYX6vLCdwIheflZCw7Vv8EjA4yQX3-WGUi_KNb27gCwvorH24bUII7oyU3Qo2lzhcEka28nUm7LHdKXmElUZ5RHhOsiL9h/s1600/Pnoy-roxas.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Family friend: Roxas was both a supporter of the late Pres. Cory Aquino and PNoy. " border="0" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJOfCOwKjZ55ExhOZysJ6vOaK8B-ISd_axQguaREGXwgLbzCDYX6vLCdwIheflZCw7Vv8EjA4yQX3-WGUi_KNb27gCwvorH24bUII7oyU3Qo2lzhcEka28nUm7LHdKXmElUZ5RHhOsiL9h/s640/Pnoy-roxas.jpg" title="Family friend: Roxas was both a supporter of the late Pres. Cory Aquino and PNoy. " width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Family friend: Roxas was both a supporter of the late Pres. Cory Aquino and PNoy. <br />Photo credit. marroxas.com</td></tr></tbody></table>Aside from being a close friend of PNoy, he is also a supporter of the late President Cory Aquino and helped the latter in 1986 through organizing round-table discussions with the American business community. It was even reported that he came right away to help in the presidential campaign of Cory in the 1986 snap elections.<br /><br />15. Married to broadcaster Korina Sanchez and has a son named Paolo.<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/AVvXsEhkMUZyF8fUiJwHesrjPFMwPotJRYiaFKesH5yArlR-Y34dfwqhKJME3WxLIzeoVYH7vdTSmjtcROB41Iz0obXcKAlUO_KLg3dMUJ93U14UW5gkX7sqt5jyX39cTToaGqnxIppeM7-efMVz/s1600/mar-korina-paolo-roxas.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Roxas together with his wife Korina and son Paolo." border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkMUZyF8fUiJwHesrjPFMwPotJRYiaFKesH5yArlR-Y34dfwqhKJME3WxLIzeoVYH7vdTSmjtcROB41Iz0obXcKAlUO_KLg3dMUJ93U14UW5gkX7sqt5jyX39cTToaGqnxIppeM7-efMVz/s640/mar-korina-paolo-roxas.jpg" title="Roxas together with his wife Korina and son Paolo." width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Roxas together with his wife Korina and son Paolo. Photo credit: Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines Facebook page</span></td></tr></tbody></table>Roxas tied the knot with veteran journalist Korina Sanchez in 2009. Although Roxas and Sanchez are still childless, the former DILG secretary has a son named Paolo Gerardo from 1971 Miss Young International Maricar Zaldarriaga. Aside from that, he is a father to three dogs namely Chelsea, Goya and Kolette!<br /><br /><b>16. No song number please.</b><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/AVvXsEjmcl4ySBxegHnpOCR66wgr9qzfjph7nnWsefFZLLcrLAJZGF7z4Dw_Z8RuWppaLDgO3j2Y72QjYiDFApo41PcF9Ls1bPydC8G3UdIIX0XJw1PXkjZ4sAzmg3-luM9uCSWGYD157vDvIvy8/s1600/Mar-Roxas.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mar prefers doing public service rather than a singing career." border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmcl4ySBxegHnpOCR66wgr9qzfjph7nnWsefFZLLcrLAJZGF7z4Dw_Z8RuWppaLDgO3j2Y72QjYiDFApo41PcF9Ls1bPydC8G3UdIIX0XJw1PXkjZ4sAzmg3-luM9uCSWGYD157vDvIvy8/s640/Mar-Roxas.jpg" title="Mar prefers doing public service rather than a singing career." width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mar prefers doing public service rather than a singing career. Photo credit: inquirer.net</td></tr></tbody></table>Ask him anything but the Liberal Party’s standard bearer admits that he doesn’t have the voice of a rockstar! <b><i>-Michael Santiago/TheSummitExpress</i></b><br /><br /><b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2015/12/infographic-16-things-you-need-to-know-about-presidential-candidate-sen-miriam-santiago.html" rel="nofollow">INFOGRAPHIC: 16 Things You Need To Know About Presidential Candidate Sen. Miriam Santiago</a></div>

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PAGASA: 'Bagyong Onyok' accelerates, Signal No. 1 up in 16 areas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Tropical Depression 'Onyok' slightly accelerated and continues to pose threat to CARAGA region, state weather bureau said on its 11:00pm update today, December 17, 2015.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghEVxv8dPGa3qWZXUJ8pAqy_9tjeUXoLg_8CB_8DeW3M4sfdWEj9ST-5KG17Yh5ZgfFoIAlyn_VubrUyakRn7__xX8mV4-SX42X7ITH8hUBK-15F3oJdObgrqm6S6nL6qV6tfDw_O6_Grh/s1600/Typhoon-Onyok-december-17.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="'Bagyong Onyok' accelerates, Signal No. 1 up in 16 areas" border="0" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghEVxv8dPGa3qWZXUJ8pAqy_9tjeUXoLg_8CB_8DeW3M4sfdWEj9ST-5KG17Yh5ZgfFoIAlyn_VubrUyakRn7__xX8mV4-SX42X7ITH8hUBK-15F3oJdObgrqm6S6nL6qV6tfDw_O6_Grh/s640/Typhoon-Onyok-december-17.jpg" title="'Bagyong Onyok' accelerates, Signal No. 1 up in 16 areas" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />At 10:00 Thursday, the center of 'Bagyong Onyok' was estimated based on all available data at 415 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur (8.4°N, 130.1°E). It has maximum winds of 55 kph near the center and forecast to move West at 17 kph.<br /><br />Public storm warning signal No.1 (30-60kph expected in 36 hrs.) is up in 16 areas of Mindanao: Surigao del Sur including Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Province, Misamis Oriental, Camiguin, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao del Norte, Compostela Valley, Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Misamis Occidental, Davao del Sur and North Cotabato.<br /><br />Forecast Positions: <br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>24 hour (Tomorrow evening): Vicinity of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur.</li><li>48 hour (Saturday evening): 265 km West Southwest of Dipolog City or 170 km Northwest of Zamboanga City (as a Low Pressure Area).</li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDqsDsFJvP-jDwDx5B7uQAVeVb_NxQUrz2zg0-ayhW65dm4cmGUkWtxs5BW7QssMQeaENLsT1i8DTwcf-7lOe87eP_ZbVja6WNm1io6_hXQE2L6ERcMa62oMeKQbhuat_2qR4g9l6hOtXB/s1600/track-onyok-dec17.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="track onyok" border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDqsDsFJvP-jDwDx5B7uQAVeVb_NxQUrz2zg0-ayhW65dm4cmGUkWtxs5BW7QssMQeaENLsT1i8DTwcf-7lOe87eP_ZbVja6WNm1io6_hXQE2L6ERcMa62oMeKQbhuat_2qR4g9l6hOtXB/s640/track-onyok-dec17.jpg" title="track onyok" width="560" /></a></div><br />The estimated rainfall amount is from moderate to heavy within the 100 km diameter of the Tropical Depression. <br /><br />Residents in low lying and mountainous areas of the provinces with Public Storm Warning Signals are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides.<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 to be issued tomorrow.</div>

PAGASA: 'Bagyong Onyok' accelerates, Signal No. 1 up in 16 areas

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UPCAT Results AY 2016-2017 now available online

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The University of the Philippines on Thursday, December 17, 2015 officially released the College Admission Test (UPCAT) results for AY 2016-2017 earlier than the target date as announced through general information guidelines on their website.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOx3veiq7ZSeFiLVDm0j65kWS7sppVPWO4WREPHuVAMRw0ngxFeJMb9ZEaTrPiVVaCZeNyu-rhlFRwF9Hri5kb8FVFUPq0l1EyAAPve8QFSiVkUUa7uES3JKzNR2fLYKa0GBulVXVS3Ufi/s1600/upcat-results-ay-2016-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="UPCAT Results AY 2016-2017 now available online" border="0" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOx3veiq7ZSeFiLVDm0j65kWS7sppVPWO4WREPHuVAMRw0ngxFeJMb9ZEaTrPiVVaCZeNyu-rhlFRwF9Hri5kb8FVFUPq0l1EyAAPve8QFSiVkUUa7uES3JKzNR2fLYKa0GBulVXVS3Ufi/s640/upcat-results-ay-2016-2017.jpg" title="UPCAT Results AY 2016-2017 now available online" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />More than 1,500 students successfully hurdled the entrance test.<br /><br />UPCAT was administered last August 30, 2015 in at least 25 campuses nationwide. There was a decline of the number of takers this year due to the implementation of the K to 12 program.<br /><br />The official list of passers is now available online. Due to peak of traffic on UP website servers as the results were released, UP used mirror websites as an alternative to check results.<br /><br /><b>Here is the Official List of Passers (UPCAT Results 2016 Online), a 32 results pages:</b><br /><br /><table border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="1" class="printable" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; max-width: 560px; width: auto;"><tbody><tr><th bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="border: 1px solid gray; color: maroon; cursor: default; padding: 3px;" width="55"><span style="color: #006600; font-family: "arial";">PAGE</span></th><th bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="border: 1px solid gray; color: maroon; cursor: default; padding: 3px;" width="595"><span style="color: #006600; font-family: "arial";">NAME RANGE</span></th></tr><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="border: 1px solid gray; cursor: default; font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 5px;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">1</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="border: 1px solid gray; cursor: default; font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 5px;"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="http://upcat.up.edu.ph/results/page-001.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: maroon; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">ABAA, KRISTIANA LOUISE MARIAZETA – ALMARIO, ABEL ANTONIO EMMANUEL DELA CRUZ</a></span></td></tr><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="border: 1px solid gray; cursor: default; font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 5px;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">2</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="border: 1px solid gray; cursor: default; font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 5px;"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="http://upcat.up.edu.ph/results/page-002.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: maroon; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">ALMARIO, MARIE NICOLE SANTOS – AQUINO, MA BIANCA CARMELA ZAPATA</a></span></td></tr><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="border: 1px solid gray; cursor: default; font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 5px;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">3</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="border: 1px solid gray; cursor: default; font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 5px;"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="http://upcat.up.edu.ph/results/page-003.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: maroon; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">AQUINO, MICO ESPINOSA – BANOG, JOSHUA ISRAEL BRION</a></span></td></tr><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="border: 1px solid gray; cursor: default; font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 5px;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">4</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="border: 1px solid gray; cursor: default; font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 5px;"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="http://upcat.up.edu.ph/results/page-004.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: maroon; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">BANSON, JUAN MARTIN LORENZO DAZO – BOLANOS, ROMARIE JAYNE LAPITAN</a></span></td></tr><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="border: 1px solid gray; cursor: default; font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 5px;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">5</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="border: 1px solid gray; cursor: default; font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 5px;"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="http://upcat.up.edu.ph/results/page-005.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: maroon; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">BONGALA, DOMINIQUE ANNE BOLISAY – CANIZA, MIGUEL ANTONIO MANGUERA</a></span></td></tr><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="border: 1px solid gray; cursor: default; font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 5px;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">6</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="border: 1px solid gray; cursor: default; font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 5px;"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="http://upcat.up.edu.ph/results/page-006.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: maroon; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">CANTA, AINA JEMELLE DOMINGO – CHAN, SEAN RYAN SY</a></span></td></tr><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="border: 1px solid gray; cursor: default; font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 5px;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">7</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="border: 1px solid gray; cursor: default; font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 5px;"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="http://upcat.up.edu.ph/results/page-007.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: maroon; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">CHAN, SHAUN EZERIKT PACIS – CHUA, RALPH ZEDDRIKK TUBE</a></span></td></tr><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="border: 1px solid gray; cursor: default; font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 5px;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">8</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="border: 1px solid gray; cursor: default; font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 5px;"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="http://upcat.up.edu.ph/results/page-008.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: maroon; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">CHUA, RAPHAEL PHILIP MARTINEZ – CRUZ, ERICSON LANCE MIRAFELIX</a></span></td></tr><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="border: 1px solid gray; cursor: default; font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 5px;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">9</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="border: 1px solid gray; cursor: default; font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 5px;"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="http://upcat.up.edu.ph/results/page-009.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: maroon; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">CRUZ, GILLIANNE JOY SARTE – DE LARA, ROLAND DOMINIQUE LAQUI</a></span></td></tr><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="border: 1px solid gray; cursor: default; font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 5px;"><span style="font-family: "arial";">10</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="border: 1px solid gray; cursor: default; font-size: 11px; padding: 3px 5px;"><span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="http://upcat.up.edu.ph/results/page-010.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: maroon; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">DE LEON, CARLO FRANCO MACLI-ING – DIZON, PHILLIPE MIGUEL POBRE</a></span></td></tr><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="border: 1px solid gray; 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This is provided by a transitory provision of RA 10648, the Iskolar ng Bayan Law.<br /><br />UP System announced that the Office of Admissions will be closed for the Christmas Holidays from December 19, 2015 - January 3, 2016. The Office will be open to inquiries related to the UPCAT 2016 Results starting January 4, 2016.<br /><br />The UPCAT is a multiple-choice exam with questions in Filipino and English. Its four subtests cover Language Proficiency, Science, Mathematics and Reading Comprehension.</div>

UPCAT Results AY 2016-2017 now available online

MANILA, Philippines - The University of the Philippines on Thursday, December 17, 2015 officially released the College Admission Test (UPCAT...

Mar Roxas recognized by Wharton as a graduate in a 2012 tweet

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines- The never-ending debate whether presidential aspirant Manuel Roxas II is a graduate of \ Wharton School has finally come to an end as the prestigious school confirmed Roxas as their graduate in a tweet made in 2012.<br /><br />The tweet by Wharton Magazine on September 1, 2012 says:” Congratulations to Manuel ‘Mar’ Roxas, W’70, now appointed secretary of the interior and local government for the Philippines.”<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations to Manuel “Mar” Roxas, W’70, now appointed secretary of the interior and local government for the Philippines.</div>— Wharton Magazine (@whartonmagazine) <a href="https://twitter.com/whartonmagazine/status/241591239944859650" rel="nofollow">August 31, 2012</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />Earlier, fellow presidential candidate and friend-turned-political enemy Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte accused Roxas of lying about his Wharton degree. Following Roxas' accusation that the peace and order in Davao City is a myth, Duterte asserted that Roxas’s claim that he graduated from the Wharton School of Economics is a myth. <br /><br />Because of the issue, the two got embroiled in an ugly word war, challenging to slap each other as well as engage in a fist fight and a gun duel.<br /><br />"Mar graduated at the University of Pennsylvania – that's correct – but he is never a graduate of Wharton as what he claims to be. A Wharton graduate is a person who finishes his masters degree at Wharton, meaning you are a graduate of MBA at Wharton. In your case, Mar, you are not, so don't claim to be a man you cannot be...because you are not. UPenn graduate ka and not Wharton!” Duterte said.<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/AVvXsEgnXva9x98AFaMrt7js714eCg6ibmjiULrkmSuCaJ47xRgIoGZPfs8jxQpAz3rPHiqOFjl5WBeSYXY4Bc7KCASd8ePMEeUAidPA8dfAK4ist9yYXPARi32BE1YWDfWrr4jgyWoGrZDz1phF/s1600/mar-roxas-wharton.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="mar roxas wharton" border="0" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnXva9x98AFaMrt7js714eCg6ibmjiULrkmSuCaJ47xRgIoGZPfs8jxQpAz3rPHiqOFjl5WBeSYXY4Bc7KCASd8ePMEeUAidPA8dfAK4ist9yYXPARi32BE1YWDfWrr4jgyWoGrZDz1phF/s640/mar-roxas-wharton.jpg" title="mar roxas wharton" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mar Roxas’ Wharton graduation photo. PHOTO CREDIT: <a href="http://marroxas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">marroxas.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Wharton School Media Relations Director Peter Winicov also confirmed that Roxas is a graduate of Wharton since the school offers both graduate and undergraduate courses. According to Winicov, the words “graduate” and “alumnus” are the same making it apt to call Roxas, who earned an undergraduate degree, a Wharton graduate.<br /><br />On Wednesday, December 16, Roxas decided to end the verbal brawl with his 2016 rival to focus on more important issues. <b><i>- Mini/TheSummitExpress</i></b></div>

Mar Roxas recognized by Wharton as a graduate in a 2012 tweet

MANILA, Philippines- The never-ending debate whether presidential aspirant Manuel Roxas II is a graduate of \ Wharton School has finally com...

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...