Pinoy Buzz

VIDEO: Pinoy student builds life-size BB-8 from household materials

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - A 17-year-old Physics student from De La Salle University (DLSU) successfully recreated a smartphone-controlled life-size BB-8 using household items and Arduino circuitry.<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/AVvXsEiHohmtK49cn6k__RiOP0GduBLeu5iQtKcQRDiO0p1KAIN00nDpL_PSdes8SfNDRuI8Y0TSmUoyeiZNoRm4h5Q3VgEVjADSF4x9BaA_9cW3vDMyqtTmn7D19mQwZDgqWnrA9kxoTed0IzK3/s1600/bb8-by-pinoy.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Angelo Casimiro with his latest project: a smartphone-controlled life-size BB-8" border="0" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHohmtK49cn6k__RiOP0GduBLeu5iQtKcQRDiO0p1KAIN00nDpL_PSdes8SfNDRuI8Y0TSmUoyeiZNoRm4h5Q3VgEVjADSF4x9BaA_9cW3vDMyqtTmn7D19mQwZDgqWnrA9kxoTed0IzK3/s640/bb8-by-pinoy.jpg" title="Angelo Casimiro with his latest project: a smartphone-controlled life-size BB-8" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: 12.8px;">Angelo Casimiro with his latest project: a smartphone-controlled life-size BB-8.</div><div style="font-size: 12.8px;">PHOTO CREDIT: YouTube/Techbuilder</div></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>According to a report by <a href="http://www.gadgetmatch.com/diy-bb8-filipino-angelo-casimiro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gadget Match</a>, the young Filipino behind the fully functional BB-8 is Angelo Casimiro. He wasn’t much of a Star Wars fanatic yet the latest movie, Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, inspired his latest project.<br /><br />“When I saw BB-8 in the movie, it was like love at first sight. He was just so adorable! BB8’s spherical design also intrigued me, how it worked,” he told Gadget Match.<br /><br />Coming from a family of scientists, Casimiro became interested in electronics because of his grandfather. Since the age of 4, Casimiro has been building DIY gizmos and gadgets and has been making DIY tutorial YouTube videos for almost 5 years. A National Robotics champion, Casimiro has participated in several international competitions such as the International Robotics Olympiad and the Google Science Fair.<br /><br />In order to build BB-8, he used some items commonly found in the house such as a Christmas ball for the eye, an old router antenna for the antenna, a deodorant cap for the mic as well as roll-on deodorant balls for BB-8’s mechanisms. Casimiro had to shell out $120 for the project, which is still cheaper compared to Sphero’s miniature BB-8 Droid.<br /><br />Casimiro’s creation rolls, patrols and makes droid sounds similar to the one in the movie and its Sphero counterparts. However, it doesn’t respond to voice commands yet and doesn’t have hologram capabilities. <br /><br />Compared to his other projects, the droid isn’t as useful and practical yet it can be used to make spherical vehicles. Since his creation will be featured on TV soon, Casimiro is working to improve the droid’s stability.<br /><br />The young Filipino inventor considers BB-8 as his favorite project yet he still has projects lined up for his channel including The Portable Fridge Lunchbox, The DIY Bluetooth Boombox and The Portaverter (220v power bank). In the future, Casimiro intends to mass manufacture a Filipino-made solar-powered car.<br /><br />“I get the ideas from things around me. I’m just thankful God gave me a mind creative enough for the knowledge I have for making things,” he added.<br /><br />Here’s the full DIY tutorial to build BB-8.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-QbFvDIyy1k" width="560"></iframe></center><br /><b><i>-Mini/The Summit Express</i></b></div>

VIDEO: Pinoy student builds life-size BB-8 from household materials

MANILA, Philippines - A 17-year-old Physics student from De La Salle University (DLSU) successfully recreated a smartphone-controlled life-s...

How did 'Pilipinas Got Talent' (PGT) Season 5 fare in TV ratings

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - The brand new season of the hit talent show 'Pilipinas Got Talent' (PGT) debuted strongly in national TV ratings, data from Kantar Media says.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFwMLNCca2JvmQFk8oi2NU-OI95feZWTamyoVvKuMZGika9f6LSSq1os5qJrggW56rHC3enepGVhQBYTr3oeADMnIks9EbkUfxLP3-sa1b1_qEzrG2GOpdHJAqyGr3L1uCR0yBr_kRtgt1/s1600/pgt-5.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="PGT 5 logo" border="0" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFwMLNCca2JvmQFk8oi2NU-OI95feZWTamyoVvKuMZGika9f6LSSq1os5qJrggW56rHC3enepGVhQBYTr3oeADMnIks9EbkUfxLP3-sa1b1_qEzrG2GOpdHJAqyGr3L1uCR0yBr_kRtgt1/s640/pgt-5.JPG" title="PGT 5 logo" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />PGT Season 5 is among the most watched programs on weekend, hitting 25.5% vs. GMA-7's Celebrity Bluff which got 12.1% last Saturday (January 23) and 24.5% against rival’s 12.9% for Wanter President documentary program last Sunday (January 24).<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="tl">Kapamilya, wagi sa TV ratings ang pilot episodes natin noong weekend. Maraming, maraming salamat!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PGT5?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#PGT5</a> <a href="https://t.co/l8UUDHndEj" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/l8UUDHndEj</a></div>— Pilipinas Got Talent (@OfficialPGT5) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialPGT5/status/691526011670777858" rel="nofollow">January 25, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />Kantar Media reveals that PGT ranked as no. 3 nationwide behind other Kapamilya programs 'Dance Kids' and 'Maalaala Mo Kaya' (Saturday) and on fourth spot nationwide last Sunday.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsTQO4Az0l6UPtzcXu3uSKEZtpQ-9zn2KpmrKDqKoDy55MSxG-0E9xqcSwfhTnDCcUx4gEC2hswEN8MBqUcXkKlZaLhpFSPQIid2XITKK8UeYkOyZdbvvJxj64GRHzv-Zt78CUPq8pwJ1z/s1600/pgt-saturday-ratings.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kantar Media ratings Saturday January 23" border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsTQO4Az0l6UPtzcXu3uSKEZtpQ-9zn2KpmrKDqKoDy55MSxG-0E9xqcSwfhTnDCcUx4gEC2hswEN8MBqUcXkKlZaLhpFSPQIid2XITKK8UeYkOyZdbvvJxj64GRHzv-Zt78CUPq8pwJ1z/s640/pgt-saturday-ratings.jpg" title="Kantar Media ratings Saturday January 23" width="560" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXuyUsJoc8tTFGa3LJjV2sVgpzvegZQUod75b8Us8Gkk7bRxiqq6yX8rvGvT-WywDgL6ftsWbNoWD2mEmDg50BQLHslMHZaNODdpkKx9zt7v3wtenxB2FgPbnYhlyqjWHdKcgX3dJBCTZe/s1600/pgt-sunday-ratings.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kantar Media ratings Sunday January 24" border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXuyUsJoc8tTFGa3LJjV2sVgpzvegZQUod75b8Us8Gkk7bRxiqq6yX8rvGvT-WywDgL6ftsWbNoWD2mEmDg50BQLHslMHZaNODdpkKx9zt7v3wtenxB2FgPbnYhlyqjWHdKcgX3dJBCTZe/s640/pgt-sunday-ratings.jpg" title="Kantar Media ratings Sunday January 24" width="560" /></a></div><br />NOTE: Other ratings provider AGB Nielsen has yet to release the Mega Manila ratings for PGT 5.<br /><div class="copy-paste-block" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; left: -99999px; line-height: 16.8px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Read more at http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/22985/how-did-aldubebprewedding-and-showtimeforallseasons-fare-in-ratings-game#48ATClxZ7pdcifXY.99</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 16.8px;"><br /></span></span>Hosted by Billy Crawford and Luis Manzano, the local adaptation of the worldwide hit franchise introduced a new set of judges. Joining resident judge and certified star maker Freddie “FMG” Garcia in the panel are award-winning versatile actress Angel Locsin, “astig” idol Robin Padilla, and the phenomenal box-office star and comedian Vice Ganda.<br /><br />This season also marks the first time the judges will use the Golden Buzzer. On Sunday,  Padilla was the first judge to use the golden buzzer, pressing it for acrobatic duo, Power Duo. They will go straight to the semi-finals.<br /><br /><b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/01/video-power-duo-gets-first-golden-buzzer-on-pilipinas-got-talent-pgt5.html" rel="nofollow">VIDEO: 'Power Duo' gets first Golden Buzzer on Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) 5</a><br /><br />The popular “Got Talent” franchise first made its debut on Philippine television in 2010, when siomai vendor Jovit Baldivino was named the first grand winner. In 2011, it returned for the back-to-back seasons 2 and 3 won by singer Marcelito Pomoy and singing trio Maasinhon Trio, respectively. In 2013, online singing sensation Roel Manlangit was named the grand winner of PGT’s fourth season.</div></div>

How did 'Pilipinas Got Talent' (PGT) Season 5 fare in TV ratings

MANILA, Philippines - The brand new season of the hit talent show 'Pilipinas Got Talent' (PGT) debuted strongly in national TV rati...

Japan's Royal Couple to arrive in Manila on Tuesday

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Their Majesties, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan are set to arrive in the soils of Manila tomorrow, January 26, as part of their peace pilgrimage which aligns well with the sixty-years of celebration of the restoration of diplomatic ties between Manila and Tokyo.<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/AVvXsEhB1qEJ0ekg7L8F0Fm_mO9E2xIQkbjNV1NH7Kr3rXnrNqX6y9We1wa9B17Gt8-s3p90_s3Hrk0YWEqQedvo-DeEHoD0fxx1wfOq9F36R3K62rw8kxAWEwFaeW550lqAmnqo3G7gF5W6RLfz/s1600/ph-japan-relation.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="President Benigno Aquino III with their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko" border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB1qEJ0ekg7L8F0Fm_mO9E2xIQkbjNV1NH7Kr3rXnrNqX6y9We1wa9B17Gt8-s3p90_s3Hrk0YWEqQedvo-DeEHoD0fxx1wfOq9F36R3K62rw8kxAWEwFaeW550lqAmnqo3G7gF5W6RLfz/s640/ph-japan-relation.jpg" title="President Benigno Aquino III with their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">President Benigno Aquino III with their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko during his state visit in Japan last year. Photo credit: Malacañan Photo Bureau</td></tr></tbody></table>Now 82, the Emperor of Japan's Hesei period together with the Empress will be arriving in the country tomorrow until Saturday. The visit of the royal couple in the country will be their first being Japan's figureheads as the two were just crown prince and princess when they first visited in 1962.<br /><br /><b>Imperial visit in Laguna</b><br /><br />The Imperial Highnesses will be gracing events in Manila on January 27 and 28 including a visit at the Heroes' Cemetery before heading to the towns of Caliraya and Los Banos in Laguna on January 29 to pay their respects to the war memorial erected for the unsung Japanese and Filipino war veterans. The two royalties will leave the country back to Japan on the 30th.<br /><br /><b>Japan wants to reinterpret its constitution, will there be a Japanese version of VFA soon?</b><br /><br />The state visit of the Japan's imperial head provides a glimpse of what the Philippines and Japan had become six decades after reestablishing their friendship. The visit as also being rumored, may be also view as part of Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s strategy to consolidate the force that the two countries were able to forged over the past as Abe has been very keen to reinterpret the pacifist constitution of Japan to allow itself to flex its military muscle beyond the boundaries of its waters particularly in the shores of Manila. <br /><br />It can be noted that the Philippines has been generously receiving various forms of grants from the Japanese government ranging from financial, technological and social aids. The two countries were also discussing the possibility of crafting a 'VFA-like' agreement in which Japan will be able to provide the transfer of military equipments to strengthen the 'pacific block of force' that might be able to counter mainland China's aggressiveness and rising influence. This revitalization of bilateral relations is clearly evident as the Japan's defense minister will also visit the country this summer.<br /><br /><b>PNoy to welcome the Imperial Highnesses</b><br /><br />President Aquino is set to welcome the royal visitors upon their arrival. There will be no political agendas that will be discussed during the visit as their Majesties are only representing Japan as symbolic leaders, abiding by the post-war constitution recommended by the United States.<br /><br />Prior to this, Aquino was awarded the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, the highest honor being given by Japan to its citizens or to leaders of state as a testament of genuine friendship. Aquino was also given the opportunity last year to deliver a message to the National Diet, the equivalent of the House of Congress in the Philippines.<br /><br />Almost a million people died during the Japanese occupation in the Philippines. The imperial visit hopes to ease the painful memories that the war inflicted on its living Filipino victims of the war. As of the moment, there are still living war veterans and comfort women who are still asking for forgiveness and justice from the atrocities they suffered during the three-year Japanese rule in the country.  <b><i>-Michael Santiago/The Summit Express</i></b></div>

Japan's Royal Couple to arrive in Manila on Tuesday

MANILA, Philippines - Their Majesties, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan are set to arrive in the soils of Manila tomorrow, Janua...

Will Philippines host Miss Universe 2016 pageant?

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines- After the controversial and highly talked about victory of Pia Wurtzbach, Miss Universe president Paula Shugart has revealed that now is the perfect time to hold the prestigious Miss Universe Pageant in the Philippines.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9SbrszWlDmIy8t2FGH14H8_10be9ISZcJjjbv_RESjPNXgiXa19ko15iZG5N4d48futPUjH-P-xXVZ4JrRFLXQg0adVM_54kDenCOk6GFyJMc2F8rxdgk6WO5DxzcfihEwKCqW6hDPSbI/s1600/miss-universe-2016-ph.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Philippines to host the 2016 Miss Universe pageant?" border="0" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9SbrszWlDmIy8t2FGH14H8_10be9ISZcJjjbv_RESjPNXgiXa19ko15iZG5N4d48futPUjH-P-xXVZ4JrRFLXQg0adVM_54kDenCOk6GFyJMc2F8rxdgk6WO5DxzcfihEwKCqW6hDPSbI/s640/miss-universe-2016-ph.jpg" title="Philippines to host the 2016 Miss Universe pageant?" width="600" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Is 2016 the perfect year for the Philippines to host the prestigious beauty pageant? <br />PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook/Miss Universe</td></tr></tbody></table>The world-renowned beauty competition was first hosted by the country in 1974. It was last held in the Philippines twenty years later, in 1994.<br /><br />Speaking to ABS-CBN News, Shugart said: “For years, I’ve talked about someday having the pageant here. I do know with Pia (Wurtzbach) right now, the entire worldwide focus is on the Philippines. I think it’s a great opportunity. I would love to be able to make it work. We’ll see.”<br /><br />During the homecoming press conference for Wurtzbach on Sunday, January 24, Shugart commended the Miss Universe title holder for being graceful and philosophical. Emphasizing that Wurtzbach has a way of seeing things, Shugart believes she will be a better person by the end of the year by listening to the Pinay beauty queen.<br /><br />Shugart also revealed that Wurtzbach will be doing a lot of travelling worldwide as well as in the United States. Wurtzbach, who will be an advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness, will have the opportunity to speak to young women to make sure that they make educated decisions. <br /><br /><b>Steve Harvey to Host this Year’s Miss Universe Pageant?</b><br /><br />Addressing reports that Steve Harvey will host this year’s Miss Universe competition, Shugart admitted that Harvey would love to come to the Philippines and host the pageant.<br /><br />“I think he’s the one person that’s really feeling this more than anybody, what happened. I know he really wants to and I know we would like him back so I’m sure he probably will,” she said.<br /><br />Harvey, who hosted the Miss Universe Pageant last year, made headlines after mistakenly announcing Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez as the winner. In the most jaw-dropping moment on TV in 2015, Harvey apologized and owned up his mistake forcing Gutierrez to give up the crown to Wurtzbach, the rightful owner. <b><i>-Mini/The Summit Express</i></b></div>

Will Philippines host Miss Universe 2016 pageant?

MANILA, Philippines- After the controversial and highly talked about victory of Pia Wurtzbach, Miss Universe president Paula Shugart has rev...

NAPOLCOM activates OLEASS April 2016 online exam application system

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) announced the activation dates of Online Exam Application Scheduling System (OLEASS) for Sunday, April 24, 2016 PNP Entrance and promotional examinations.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLNQB3v2GoX28bGzNqQoY1RZ-Y5FkOPL37gRnmcTea9PIDbBohcnQu3zEqouGilYmdg7SjEPM-fjfTHzag1ggSxv1BpfTo64glvxdGlrKfQMFsI8t4adxvLqvqeTgDxeAwEXPyE2LVZ7Q/s1600/NAPOLCOM-oleass-2016-exam.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="NAPOLCOM activates OLEASS April 2016 exam" border="0" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLNQB3v2GoX28bGzNqQoY1RZ-Y5FkOPL37gRnmcTea9PIDbBohcnQu3zEqouGilYmdg7SjEPM-fjfTHzag1ggSxv1BpfTo64glvxdGlrKfQMFsI8t4adxvLqvqeTgDxeAwEXPyE2LVZ7Q/s640/NAPOLCOM-oleass-2016-exam.jpg" title="NAPOLCOM activates OLEASS April 2016 exam" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />NAPOLCOM OLEASS 2016 for PNP entrance exam will be available starting February 8 at 12 noon until February 12, 2016.<br /><br />The agency will activate the online application scheduling system for Police Officer exams on February 15-19. Meanwhile, it will be available for Senior Police Officer (SPO), Inspector and Superintendent on February 22-26, 2016.<br /><br />"In view of the resource constraints, the regional office reserves the right to limit the number of examinees it will accommodate. Acceptance of applications shall be on a "first-come, first-served basis and, upon due notice, may be stopped even ahead of the deadline," NAPOLCOM stated on its announcement.  <br /><br />The period of filing applications is scheduled on February 29 - March 29, 2016.<br /><br />NAPOLCOM said that only applicants with a confirmed scheduled appointment with reference number shall be entertained.<br /><br /><b>Here's the full NAPOLCOM Exam Announcement</b><br /><b><br /></b> <b>DATE OF EXAM:  April 24, 2016</b><br /><br /><b>ONLINE APPLICATION SCHEDULING OF ENTRANCE EXAM: </b><br />February 8-12, 2016 (available at 12 noon, February 8, 2016 onwards)<br /><br /><b>ONLINE APPLICATION SCHEDULING OF PO EXAM: </b><br />February 15-19, 2016 <br /><br /><b>ONLINE APPLICATION SCHEDULING OF SPO, INSP and SUPT EXAM: </b><br />February 22-26, 2016 <br /><br />(available at 12 noon on February 15, 2016 onwards for PO exam and on February 22, 2016 onwards for SPO, INSP and SUPT exams)<br /><br /><b>PERIOD OF FILING: February 29 - March 29, 2016</b><br /><b><br /></b> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvUwEj1uZ1DLwiM6z5pQwnFo_rJSh1SG8l53JzwAHUIlqPIBjZT28eFGDRpoHdD3rTa3BXT1GHy_WprZwYZpk80wtz0iCfnOL_jU9TyXQCYiqz_aK_07xhz5lQMmYJLIvClipOlCt3o9jv/s1600/NAPOLCOM-oleass-2016.png" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="NAPOLCOM activates OLEASS April 2016 exam" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvUwEj1uZ1DLwiM6z5pQwnFo_rJSh1SG8l53JzwAHUIlqPIBjZT28eFGDRpoHdD3rTa3BXT1GHy_WprZwYZpk80wtz0iCfnOL_jU9TyXQCYiqz_aK_07xhz5lQMmYJLIvClipOlCt3o9jv/s640/NAPOLCOM-oleass-2016.png" title="NAPOLCOM activates OLEASS April 2016 exam" width="534" /></a></div><br />How to get scheduled appointment for filing of appication for the PNP Entrance and Promotional exam?<br /><br />1. Applicant logs on the NAPOLCOM official website or direct to <b><i>www.napolcom-oleass.com</i></b> and fills out the ncecessary fields such as examination title, full name, address, cellphone number, email address and present rank.<br /><br />2. After filling out the mandatory fields, applicant to submit form. A CONFIRMATION will appear if registration was successful. If not, the process should be repeated.<br /><br />3. Press the PRINT CONFIRMATION LETTER button flashed on the screen to print the confirmation letter.<br /><br />Note: The examination center where the applicant shall take the promotional exam is automatically assigned by the computer system based on the home address or unit/assignment address provided by the police applicant.<br /><br /><b>Check out full details of NAPOLCOM exams this April 2016:</b><br /><br /><a href="https://www.scribd.com/doc/296494870/PNP-Entrance-Exam-2016" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" target="_blank" title="View PNP Entrance Exam 2016 on Scribd">PNP Entrance Exam 2016</a><br /><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="undefined" data-auto-height="false" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_40627" scrolling="no" src="https://www.scribd.com/embeds/296494870/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&show_recommendations=true" width="100%"></iframe><br /><br /><div style="display: block; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; 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/296495286/PNP-Promotional-Exam-2016" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" title="View PNP Promotional Exam 2016 on Scribd">PNP Promotional Exam 2016</a></div><iframe class="scribd_iframe_embed" data-aspect-ratio="undefined" data-auto-height="false" frameborder="0" height="600" id="doc_25792" scrolling="no" src="https://www.scribd.com/embeds/296495286/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&show_recommendations=true" width="100%"></iframe><br /><br />NAPOLCOM conducts two sets of police examinations twice a year, one for those who are already in the police service (promotional), and another for those aspiring to enter the Philippine National Police (PNP entrance).<br /><br />The PNP ENTRANCE EXAMINATION is open to all Filipino citizens who meet the age, height and educational requirements.<br /><br />The PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS are open exclusively to all qualified uniformed members of the PNP who meet the minimum qualification standards for examination in terms of rank and eligibility.</div>

NAPOLCOM activates OLEASS April 2016 online exam application system

MANILA, Philippines - The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) announced the activation dates of Online Exam Application Scheduling System ...

VIDEO: 'Power Duo' gets first Golden Buzzer on Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) 5

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - The dance act of "Power Duo" received the very first 'Golden Buzzer' on Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) Season 5 during the second day of auditions on Sunday, January 24, 2016.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig2wvLxOsKzao_zsymsMhzObUFgncUMeXro5azC1VVBYFjNpRn5HA1rYq9iWq-fx2eh9tGe62Pq56chaScWZ8WcWa9MnVqTo5xZRJo-c9FP3CtuxWrwMlYtIEbDg9Q0UzAe9iqtpkODBEd/s1600/power-duo-pgt5-golden-buzzer.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" 'Power Duo' gets first Golden Buzzer in Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) 5" border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig2wvLxOsKzao_zsymsMhzObUFgncUMeXro5azC1VVBYFjNpRn5HA1rYq9iWq-fx2eh9tGe62Pq56chaScWZ8WcWa9MnVqTo5xZRJo-c9FP3CtuxWrwMlYtIEbDg9Q0UzAe9iqtpkODBEd/s640/power-duo-pgt5-golden-buzzer.jpg" title=" 'Power Duo' gets first Golden Buzzer in Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) 5" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Judge Robin Padilla pressed the 'golden buzzer' to send them directly to the live semi-finals. On this season, each judge is allowed to press the buzzer only once during the whole duration of the auditions.<br /><br />This season also marks the first time in the history of PGT the judges will use the Golden Buzzer.<br /><br />"Bitbitin niyo yang love na 'yan. Yan ang magdadala ng magic at 'yan magpapanalo sa inyo,"  judge Vice Ganda told Power Duo.<br /><br />"Slice of heaven. Sobrang galing niyo," Angel Locsin commented.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="tl">Congratulations Power Duo Automatic n kayong pasok sa Semi-Finals <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PGT5Pasabog?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#PGT5Pasabog</a> <a href="https://t.co/OEx0nSTtR9" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/OEx0nSTtR9</a></div>— Pilipinas Got Talent (@OfficialPGT5) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialPGT5/status/691264618191155200" rel="nofollow">January 24, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">NOW: Power Duo - Dance Duo <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PGT5Pasabog?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#PGT5Pasabog</a> <a href="https://t.co/I7yYNFbGRY" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/I7yYNFbGRY</a></div>— Pilipinas Got Talent (@OfficialPGT5) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialPGT5/status/691261315814334466" rel="nofollow">January 24, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><b>WATCH: Pilipinas Got Talent Season 5 Auditions: Power Duo - Dance Duo (video courtesy of ABS-CBN)</b><br /><h1 class="yt watch-title-container" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; color: #222222; display: table-cell; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 13px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: top; width: 824px; word-wrap: break-word;"><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/G-0v015hTbM" width="600"></iframe></center></h1></div>

VIDEO: 'Power Duo' gets first Golden Buzzer on Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) 5

MANILA, Philippines - The dance act of "Power Duo" received the very first 'Golden Buzzer' on Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) ...

List of Passers: January 2016 Sanitary Engineer board exam results

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Those awaiting results of January 2016 Sanitary Engineer board exam can find here the complete list of passers, top 10 (topnotchers), top performing schools and performance of schools as the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board of Sanitary Engineering released results in few working days after the exam.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-k3xcMBKdhbH7dvXsLWGlG0LYLuP4rRFye_xMqKpm20awTDRQU9m0jHklJDUoQq0Pf7f33kO5HY0ALUz5rYV0X7CPtQuKWB_fzVVCKlXx4KuFoW3e-chA3ooCVJfEhExZx8o8IRsKnFWB/s1600/SANITARY-ENGINEER-jan2016-results.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="January 2016 Sanitary Engineer board exam results" border="0" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-k3xcMBKdhbH7dvXsLWGlG0LYLuP4rRFye_xMqKpm20awTDRQU9m0jHklJDUoQq0Pf7f33kO5HY0ALUz5rYV0X7CPtQuKWB_fzVVCKlXx4KuFoW3e-chA3ooCVJfEhExZx8o8IRsKnFWB/s640/SANITARY-ENGINEER-jan2016-results.jpg" title="January 2016 Sanitary Engineer board exam results" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Sanitary Engineer board exam was administered on January 19, 20 and 21, 2016 in Manila.<br /><br />The members of the Board of Sanitary Engineering who gave the licensure examination are Engr. Corazon De los Reyes-Romero, Chairman; Engr. Alfredo B. Espino and Engr. Florimond M. Lara, Members.<br /><br /><b>Roll of Successful Examinees in the</b><br /><b>SANITARY ENGINEER LICENSURE EXAMINATION</b><br />Held on JANUARY 19, 2016 & FF. DAYS<br />Released on JANUARY 2016 <br /><br /><i>Updating for the list of passers</i><br /><br />The second Sanitary Engineering board exam this year covered the following subjects: environmental engineering and public health engineering (Day 1), sanitary science as applied to buildings and civil engineering (Day 2), waste water and water supply engineering (Day 3).<br /><br />According to PRC Resolution No. 2015-948, sanitary board exam results are target for release on Monday, January 25 or 2 working days after the exam.<br /><br />In January 2015 exams, PRC named 24 out of 56 who have passed the Sanitary Engineer Licensure Examination. <br /><br />In August 2015, 77 out of 132 passed the series of Sanitary Engineer licensure exams.<br /><br />Aside from the full results, the schedule of registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be announced also. Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 1 piece passport size picture (colored with white background and complete name tag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2016-2019. <br /><br />Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals, PRC said.<br /><br />Like Us on Facebook or Follow Us on Twitter to receive more updates.</div>

List of Passers: January 2016 Sanitary Engineer board exam results

Those awaiting results of January 2016 Sanitary Engineer board exam can find here the complete list of passers, top 10 (topnotchers), top pe...

San Miguel hampers Alaska's PBA Finals sweep, wins Game 4 in OT

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - The Alaska Aces were not able to sweep defending champions San Miguel Beermen on the crucial Game 4 of the 2016 PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday, January 24 at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.<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/AVvXsEjl8wNTsgBa3cUMDKk5VT6k8ocK7q3o9rfA4p1XAAzlMX3jw1odSND6DNgi_bQkO2W52VTl9Lvt38AbE7uGwVBbQKWY3KMXIY0igh8qGQubTg3PS-c2O8CgWbyJQuDIGcFiV0NGLg2LHP1I/s1600/Alaska-vs-san-miguel.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="San Miguel hampers Alaska's PBA Finals sweep" border="0" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl8wNTsgBa3cUMDKk5VT6k8ocK7q3o9rfA4p1XAAzlMX3jw1odSND6DNgi_bQkO2W52VTl9Lvt38AbE7uGwVBbQKWY3KMXIY0igh8qGQubTg3PS-c2O8CgWbyJQuDIGcFiV0NGLg2LHP1I/s640/Alaska-vs-san-miguel.jpg" title="San Miguel hampers Alaska's PBA Finals sweep" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: PBA Media Bureau</td></tr></tbody></table>San Miguel Beermen managed to pull off a stunning comeback, 110-104, to extend the series, 3-1 in the best-of-7 and now looking to become the first team in PBA history to come back from a 0-3 series deficit.<br /><br />San Miguel is still playing without the reigning back-to-back PBA MVP June Mar Fajardo, who received the Best Player of the Conference award prior to the game. <br /><br />Chris Ross was hailed as game's best player, scoring a near triple-double of 11 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists. Marcio Lassiter scored 26 points, Gabby Espinas had 21 points and 14 rebounds.<br /><br />Alaska’s Cyrus Baguio forced an extra period after a clutch three-pointer at the buzzer and the Aces again took the upper hand after Vic Manuel opened it with back-to-back baskets, 102-98.<br /><br /><center><iframe frameborder="0" height="480" src="https://vine.co/v/iiKXzg03w0q/embed/simple" width="480"></iframe><script src="https://platform.vine.co/static/scripts/embed.js"></script></center><br />Game 5 of PBA Finals series is set on Wednesday, January 27.</div>

San Miguel hampers Alaska's PBA Finals sweep, wins Game 4 in OT

MANILA, Philippines - The Alaska Aces were not able to sweep defending champions San Miguel Beermen on the crucial Game 4 of the 2016 PBA P...

It's Showtime rejuvenates, clobbers Eat Bulaga in national TV ratings

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - For two consecutive weeks, ABS-CBN noontime show It's Showtime continues to win against its rival program “Eat Bulaga” in national TV ratings, data from Kantar Media says.<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/AVvXsEjRaKiTyh4M2IskGqZCZCjnzqnwn_NgGKbEo2f48eDaDDi3mQTgtohyQCzgbPjd5YDSKqDfyOmH5sV-a-JNa5ER3RyKZHSVfnL6Lqhv_eLIUis9yimpYbYm8cDMa0MTI5zTfELQeLS8-kuI/s1600/its-showtime-tawagngtanghalan-ratings-vs+aldub.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Kantar Media: It's Showtime rules nationwide TV ratings against Eat Bulaga." border="0" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRaKiTyh4M2IskGqZCZCjnzqnwn_NgGKbEo2f48eDaDDi3mQTgtohyQCzgbPjd5YDSKqDfyOmH5sV-a-JNa5ER3RyKZHSVfnL6Lqhv_eLIUis9yimpYbYm8cDMa0MTI5zTfELQeLS8-kuI/s640/its-showtime-tawagngtanghalan-ratings-vs+aldub.jpg" title="Kantar Media: It's Showtime rules nationwide TV ratings against Eat Bulaga." width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kantar Media: It's Showtime rules nationwide TV ratings against Eat Bulaga.</td></tr></tbody></table>In a report, It’s Showtime consistently beat its rival noontime show on weekdays and was able to get as high as 3 points advantage over Eat Bulaga.<br /><br />It’s Showtime started the week strong with a national TV rating of 16.6% (January 18)  maintaining its lead over Eat Bulaga’s 14.9%.<br /><br />The Kapamilya noontime show hit 16.6% vs rival’s 14% last January 19, and scored 16.7% vs rival’s 14.4% last January 20.<br /><br />Since the start of the year, It's Showtime introduced new segments such as guessing game 'TrabaHula' and the comeback of talent search show "Tawag ng Tanghalan." The latter is said to give good ratings to the Kapamilya show.<br /><br /><b>January 18-21, 2016 Comparative Total Philippines (Urban+ Rural) </b><br />Ratings Data: ABS-CBN vs. GMA7<br />Source: Kantar Media / TNS<br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>January 18: It’s Showtime (16.6%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (14.9%)</li><li>January 19: It’s Showtime (16.6%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (14.0%)</li><li>January 20: It’s Showtime (16.7%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (14.4%)</li><li>January 21: It’s Showtime (17.1%) vs. Eat… Bulaga! (14.0%)</li></ul><br /><b>Marketing expert says Eat Bulaga viewership "deteriorated rapidly"</b><br /><br />While the Kapamilya noontime show is rejuvenating and claiming the lead on daytime block, marketing expert Josiah Go and other entertainment websites observed that the Kapuso longest running noontime program now reached its plateau and the Aldub tandem of Maine Mendoza and Alden Richards is possibly losing its appeal.<br /><br /><center><div id="abdplayer"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/o6TC5DwXDbY" width="560"></iframe></div></center><br />The AlDub phenomenon which started in July 2015 helped Eat Bulaga's audience share to skyrocket from base of 2.5 million households to 6.2 million during the Tamang Panahon concert on October 24. <br /><br />Go pointed out that Eat Bulaga "showed a rapidly declining base of viewers" in November and December 2015. "This further dropped to 3.3 million on December 19 and finally to 2.65 million on December 26," he said.<br /><br />The observation on Eat Bulaga's rating drop was based on Kantar Media Philippines data. He further said that the decline in audience share being experienced by Eat Bulaga "Kalyeserye" can be attributed to two factors: Maine was able to finally meet Alden in person during the "Tamang Panahon" concert and she lost her mysterious quality since viewers were able to hear her real voice.<br /><br /><br /><b>AGB Nielsen data shows declining TV ratings of Eat Bulaga in Mega Manila</b><br /><br />In span of six months of AlDub dominance, Eat Bulaga was able to get as high as 50.8% of ratings for the "Tamang Panahon" event at the Philippine Arena. It's Showtime on that period registered a TV rating of 5.4% only in Mega Manila.<br /><br />However, a big decline in TV ratings were observed in December 2015 on which Eat Bulaga's weekday ratings were on 23+ up range. From January 1-16, 2016, Eat Bulaga's lowest Mega Manila rating reached 21.3% last January 6 while no episode has yet reached 30%.<br /><br />Eat Bulaga remains to be the most-watched show in the daytime block with It's Showtime now getting double digit rating according to the data of AGB Nielsen.<br /><br /><b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/01/aldub-fever-now-over-its-showtime-beats-eat-bulaga-in-tv-ratings.html" rel="nofollow">AlDub fever now over? It's Showtime beats Eat Bulaga in TV ratings</a></div>

It's Showtime rejuvenates, clobbers Eat Bulaga in national TV ratings

MANILA, Philippines - For two consecutive weeks, ABS-CBN noontime show It's Showtime continues to win against its rival program “Eat Bu...

IN PHOTOS: Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach arrives in Manila

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - The Filipino pride and the queen is finally home!<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/AVvXsEiGXcFkLL0BAtB2z37BLft2lv4L5kCY3XtMzA_QIK3ZRcc_KTIEizP7ekkVYIOZ7XXxjW6ZvAql-oorvMG9wepP7nbHYzYZSbxTpXkYTS5js99P2fO3Jq0vX2JjvjMHHyj2YZqH5PiZkYJJ/s1600/pia-wurtzbach-manila-homecoming.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach arrives in Manila for grand homecoming. " border="0" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXcFkLL0BAtB2z37BLft2lv4L5kCY3XtMzA_QIK3ZRcc_KTIEizP7ekkVYIOZ7XXxjW6ZvAql-oorvMG9wepP7nbHYzYZSbxTpXkYTS5js99P2fO3Jq0vX2JjvjMHHyj2YZqH5PiZkYJJ/s640/pia-wurtzbach-manila-homecoming.JPG" title="Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach arrives in Manila for grand homecoming. " width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach arrives in Manila for grand homecoming. <br />Photo Credit: missphilippines2015/Instagram</td></tr></tbody></table>Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach has arrived in Manila early Saturday, January 23 for her grand homecoming.<br /><br />This is the first time Pia has visited the country after the controversial win at the Miss Universe pageant late last year- wrong announcement of winner by Steve Harvey, uncalled statements of her fellow beauty queens, and condemnation of her fans over the rusty pots at her New York apartment.<br /><br />The reigning Miss Universe gave a short message to the Filipinos during the mini press conference at NAIA.<br /><br />"Napaka saya ko po, 'di po ako nakatulog kagabi dahil sobrang excited po akong finally maka-uwi na. Ayoko po sanang magreveal muna ng mga experiences ko, dahi ise-save ko po ito sa press conference na mangyayari bukas. Kaya sana po pumunta kayo doon. Napakasaya ko po na nakauwi na ako dito sa Pilipinas. Grabe, parang akong lalaban ulit."<br /><br />After a day of rest, Pia will embark on a tight four-day schedule beginning on Monday (January 25) in which she will pay a courtesy call to President Aquino in Malacañan and in the Senate then heading later in the afternoon for the Grand Homecoming Parade traversing the three cities of Manila, Makati and Quezon City. The activity for that day will end as she will grace the Araneta Center Parade. Motorists and commuters are advised to take alternative routes to avoid any inconvenience on their journey in which the parade will take place.<br /><br /><b>READ</b>: <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/01/miss-universe-2015-pia-wurtzbach-to-arrive-manila-homecoming.html" rel="nofollow">Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach’s schedule of activities for her homecoming</a><br /><br />On Tuesday (January 26), the pageant queen will visit the Offices of the City Mayors as well as the House of the Representatives as a courtesy call to them. The Wednesday (January 27) was alloted as a Charity Day for the Miss Universe to payback the Filipino community with their support on her. <br /><br />On the last day of her visit (January 28), supporters will be treated to another chance to savor the Miss Universe crown with her at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in which the Miss Universe Homecoming Special will be held.<br /><br />Wurtzbach then will continue on her preparation for her responsibilities as Miss Universe for a year after her homecoming.<br /><br />Here are some of the photos and videos on Pia Wurtzbach arrival in Manila:<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: 99.375%;"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 45.5696202532% 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/BA3ChXPivG7/" 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">Miss Universe 2015 arrives at Novotel Araneta Center. #missuniverse2015 #piawurtzbach #homecoming #sashfactor #repost #confidentlybeautiful #mostbeautifulday</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 Sash Factor (@sash_factor) on <time datetime="2016-01-22T23:36:30+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Jan 22, 2016 at 3:36pm 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: 99.375%;"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BA3Ae7nQFkm/" 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">welcome back home queen p👑😍💖</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 pia wurtzbach fan account💖 (@piaawurtzbacch) on <time datetime="2016-01-22T23:18:42+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Jan 22, 2016 at 3:18pm 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: 99.375%;"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BA3FcCor7Q3/" 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">Pía ya se encuentra en Filipinas! Estos próximos días tendremos bastante contenido por mostrar! @Regrann from @missphilippines2015 - Our Queen is already home! Mabuhay Pia! 👑 #missuniverse #missuniverse2015 #missuniverso #missphilippines #philippines #nyc #piawurtzbach #confidentlybeautiful #missuniversephilippines #missphilippines2015 #welcomehome #mabuhay #worldclassfilipina #shinepinay #queen #bbpilipinas @missuniverse @piawurtzbach #👑 #💙 #❤️ #Regrann</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 @missuniversein on <time datetime="2016-01-23T00:02:00+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Jan 22, 2016 at 4:02pm PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><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/AVvXsEgR3cDyoy4QolcYa_iKK5Kv0zyHJjYmHsI66pVKDu45Qb2cGBQnGAwS-e4AAx78RNxdFo5NnlF0yisfttSHOynrWPrcOzHxjuZ8UgR0lE25lHuzp0dO7exssM4W8QbLDfGI9cELRS7wGJN0/s1600/pia-stella-araneta.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="pia with stella araneta" border="0" height="590" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR3cDyoy4QolcYa_iKK5Kv0zyHJjYmHsI66pVKDu45Qb2cGBQnGAwS-e4AAx78RNxdFo5NnlF0yisfttSHOynrWPrcOzHxjuZ8UgR0lE25lHuzp0dO7exssM4W8QbLDfGI9cELRS7wGJN0/s640/pia-stella-araneta.JPG" title="pia with stella araneta" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pia Wurtzbach with the head of the Binibining Pilipinas Charities (BPC) Stella Marquez Araneta. <br />Photo Credit: iamkirby75/Instagram</td></tr></tbody></table><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: 99.375%;"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BA3D8JxnQ-2/" 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">Pia shares she wasn't able to sleep out of excitement. #welcomehomePia #piaWurtzbach #frontrow #coverage</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 video posted by Joseph Conrad Rubio (@josephconrad26) on <time datetime="2016-01-22T23:48:54+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Jan 22, 2016 at 3:48pm 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: 99.375%;"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div></div><div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BA3GTPntT3g/" 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">The Queen is Home! #ConfidentlyBeautiful #MissUniverse2015 #PiaWurtzbach #WelcomeHomePia #MostBeautifulDay</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 video posted by Zhaun Barry Agabe (@zhaunbarryagabe) on <time datetime="2016-01-23T00:09:32+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Jan 22, 2016 at 4:09pm PST</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">WATCH: <a href="https://twitter.com/PiaWurtzbach" rel="nofollow">@PiaWurtzbach</a> arrives in PHL | via <a href="https://twitter.com/AthenaImperial_" rel="nofollow">@AthenaImperial_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeHomePia?src=hash" rel="nofollow">#WelcomeHomePia</a> <a href="https://t.co/2dwNluMrOl" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/2dwNluMrOl</a></div>— GMA News Breaking (@gmanewsbreaking) <a href="https://twitter.com/gmanewsbreaking/status/690661813084512256" rel="nofollow">January 22, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center></div>

IN PHOTOS: Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach arrives in Manila

MANILA, Philippines - The Filipino pride and the queen is finally home! Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach arrives in Manila for grand homeco...

OPPO Philippines slashes Neo 5 price, now P5,990 SRP

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - Three weeks after the OPPO R7 Lite’s price was slashed from P13,990 to P11,990, another popular OPPO phone is getting a markdown. The OPPO Neo 5, which was priced at P6,990, now costs only P5,990.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhAbqGUlwlRSEn8wNmoltuCek0CYHJTKp-tqVokNoJQbx5yfBIDBteroE6Fp7uWRPu166SNiMeUYfuam_ODgaJbSVjeel-r4C1eu__Dg12quEgVlDm8tUyfdfw739MuQDDEfXB3WEknsjW/s1600/OPPO+Neo+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Neo 5 price, now P5,990 SRP" border="0" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhAbqGUlwlRSEn8wNmoltuCek0CYHJTKp-tqVokNoJQbx5yfBIDBteroE6Fp7uWRPu166SNiMeUYfuam_ODgaJbSVjeel-r4C1eu__Dg12quEgVlDm8tUyfdfw739MuQDDEfXB3WEknsjW/s640/OPPO+Neo+5.jpg" title="Neo 5 price, now P5,990 SRP" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />The Neo 5 was one of OPPO Philippines’ “New Trio” that was launched in the Philippines last year. It sports a double-layer metallic frame structure for a more compact, thin, and seamless body. Compared to a normal, single-layer metallic structure, its thinner body encompasses a tough inner core and has better heat-dissipation capabilities.<br /><br />The OPPO Neo 5 features 8-megapixel rear and 2-megapixel front cameras, the functions of which are extended by OPPO’s Pure Image 2.0+ platform. Imaging features such as “double exposure,” “beautify,” and “expert mode” make for a more interesting photography experience. <br /><br />What makes the Neo 5 special is its reflective back cover. A unique lamination process gives it a smoother, cleaner, and more natural appearance. <br /><br />Here are the OPPO Neo 5’s complete specs:<br /><br />* Display: 4.5 inches<br />* Processor: 1.3GHz quad-core <br />* Resolution: 480 x 854 pixels<br />* RAM: 1GB<br />* OS: ColorOS 2.0.1i (based on Android 4.4.2)<br />* Storage: 4GB (expandable up to 32GB) <br />* Rear camera: 8-megapixel<br />* Front camera: 2-megapixel<br />* Battery capacity: 2000mAh</div>

OPPO Philippines slashes Neo 5 price, now P5,990 SRP

MANILA, Philippines - Three weeks after the OPPO R7 Lite’s price was slashed from P13,990 to P11,990, another popular OPPO phone is getting...

Sen. Miriam Santiago joins Bill Gates in 'Rule of Law' Council

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago has gained another nod from the global community as she was invited to join Microsoft founder Bill Gates and other luminaries in an elite council of advisers for the Rome-based International Development Law Organization (IDLO).<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/AVvXsEikljuzFmXNNCV4O3D6ShZviw9Cq3PspTPNDtcCWbobc4vXe3gadp4ThhPbBPUPHjJp8iZ6mCLBrqZnjlSOLuw4ytz5gQ-Xh33O5xVP2kRMkCMu9KJ8NkadT48VXsns5QoPyFUQjbWT5qUU/s1600/miriam-to-join-bill-gates.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Miriam to join Bill Gates, et al in 'rule of law' council." border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikljuzFmXNNCV4O3D6ShZviw9Cq3PspTPNDtcCWbobc4vXe3gadp4ThhPbBPUPHjJp8iZ6mCLBrqZnjlSOLuw4ytz5gQ-Xh33O5xVP2kRMkCMu9KJ8NkadT48VXsns5QoPyFUQjbWT5qUU/s640/miriam-to-join-bill-gates.jpg" title="Miriam to join Bill Gates, et al in 'rule of law' council." width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miriam to join Bill Gates, et al in 'rule of law' council. Photo Credit: @senmiriam/Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>As part of the IDLO International Advisory Council, Santiago will "provide critical, forward-looking guidance on the issues IDLO tackles in order to make a culture of justice real for all the people of the world," IDLO Director-General Irene Khan said in a letter to the senator.<br /><br />The IDLO is an intergovernmental organization devoted to promoting the rule of law. Khan said that its advisory council is composed of "individuals of international reputation for extraordinary leadership in addressing rule of law, justice, and development issues."<br /><br />Besides Gates, council members include former Ireland President Mary Robinson; former Senegal President Abdou Diouf; Abdel-Latif Al-Hamad, chairman of the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development; Albie Sachs, former justice of the Constitutional Court of South Africa; and former U.S. ambassador Thomas Pickering.<br /><br />"I am honored yet humbled to receive the invitation from IDLO. It challenges me to place my lifetime career as a lawyer and legislator in a larger frame of service for the pursuit of justice and international development," Santiago said.<br /><br />Before being invited to the IDLO Council, Santiago became the first Filipino and the first Asian from a developing country to be elected judge of the International Criminal Court, the independent tribunal that prosecutes individuals for war crimes and crimes against humanity.<br /><br />She waived her post in 2013 due to chronic fatigue syndrome, which was later diagnosed as lung cancer, stage four. In October, Santiago announced that her cancer has been arrested, and that she is running for president in the 2016 polls.<br /><br />"If elected in May, and with the consent of IDLO, I expect to serve both as president of the Philippines and member of the International Advisory Council," the senator said.<br /><br />Santiago was presiding judge of the Regional Trial Court in Quezon City when she first catapulted into popularity, receiving numerous awards for her no-postponement policy and for unburdening the court of backlogs.<br /><br />She was then appointed Commissioner of Immigration and Deportation, for which she won the Asian Nobel Prize, the Ramon Magsaysay Award for government service. Santiago also became Secretary of Agrarian Reform. In 1992, she ran for president and never conceded defeat.<br /><br />At the Senate, Santiago is known as the resident constitutional law and international law expert. She has Doctor of Juridical Science and Master of Laws degrees from the University of Michigan, and a law degree, cum laude, from the University of the Philippines.</div>

Sen. Miriam Santiago joins Bill Gates in 'Rule of Law' Council

MANILA, Philippines - Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago has gained another nod from the global community as she was invited to join Microsoft fo...

DepEd announces Top Passers 2015 Principals' Test NQESH

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - The Department of Education (DepEd) and the National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP) named the top passers for the 2015 National Qualifying Examination for School Heads (NQESH) also known as Principals' Test.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0j8HZlTsoWJxuTEq1TjabJ1nC0XKJ1qoH24hjJgB7VR6dfEvyVO839FT88-OYBGeBZRvCI-pzgnh7OnOc48t-tzgjPWcQvak1u2VQFMyGZCYWqKGEyjBplNAAbm6WjhWdxDmk5lXvpIlQ/s1600/top-10-nqesh-2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" Top Passers 2015 Principals' Test NQESH" border="0" height="570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0j8HZlTsoWJxuTEq1TjabJ1nC0XKJ1qoH24hjJgB7VR6dfEvyVO839FT88-OYBGeBZRvCI-pzgnh7OnOc48t-tzgjPWcQvak1u2VQFMyGZCYWqKGEyjBplNAAbm6WjhWdxDmk5lXvpIlQ/s640/top-10-nqesh-2015.jpg" title=" Top Passers 2015 Principals' Test NQESH" width="600" /></a></div><br /><br />The list includes names of test takers who scored greater than 90% in the 2015 Principals' Test. <br /><br /><b>RELATED RESULT</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/01/deped-releases-2015-nqesh-principals-test-results.html" rel="nofollow">DepEd releases 2015 NQESH Principals' Test results</a><br />As stipulated in the DM 11, s.2016, passers of the 2015 Principals' Test must have a total raw score of at least 140 points AND must meet the 68% cut-off score in ALL 7 NCBSSH Domains of the exams.<br /><br />DepEd on Friday, January 22, announced that 2,195 out of 18,754 test takers (11.82%) met the criteria. <br /><br /><b>Here's the full list of topnotchers (top passers) for 2015 NQESH:</b><br /><br /><b>186 points (93%)</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>SANTOS, ERWIN JOHN F. (Region 3)</li><li>VACUNAWA, GARRY A. (Region 8)</li></ul><br /><b>185 points (92.5%)</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>ANGUPA, SHARON B (CAR)</li></ul><br /><b>183 points (91.5%)</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>LEGASPI, JADE T (Region 5)</li><li>NAPERE JR, ROBERTO D.</li><li>(Region 10)</li><li>NGETEG, GLYNNIS K. (CAR)</li></ul><br /><b>182 points (91%)</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>ADA, NESTOR B. (Region 8)</li><li>AGUILAR, AURA O. (Region 8)</li><li>LITE, NEMIA N. (CAR)</li><li>MENDOZA, ALAIN A. (Region 4-B)</li></ul><br /><b>181 points (90.5%)</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>BRUNO, RINAN C. (CAR)</li><li>MUTIA, DANILO M. (Region 4-A)</li><li>CABIGAO, JOEY R. (Region 3)</li><li>CONSOLACION, RENANTE L. (Region 4-B)</li></ul><br /><b>180 points (90%)</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>ARGUELLES, DARYL B. (Region 6)</li><li>BUENDICHO, BENJIE M. (Region 4-A)</li><li>ELSISURA, ALLAN B. (CARAGA)</li><li>GUIEB, WILLY U. (Region 1)</li><li>SAMSON, GRACIA CELESTE M. (Region 6)</li></ul><br />"The Academy would like to thank all the test takers for giving their best in the 2015 Principals' Test," NEAP said.</div>

DepEd announces Top Passers 2015 Principals' Test NQESH

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Education (DepEd) and the National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP) named the top passer...

VIRAL: Cops flag down motorists to hand out free bible

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines- For the past few years, Filipinos have slowly lost their trust in policemen as several videos showing their abusive acts have emerged online. Indeed, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has been struggling to shake off the bad image that has been hounding it for so long.<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/AVvXsEhFy5o_izK-dXTNx19J6V978eTIi67bfQac6xhvSQYAwDMMSVyNZNmDfZ1nXDj65zEf5Lx8uc39LJcbEOaNXcul4BqsxlhHE5Ofy_TBR1kBuV_IJbVqC1J2UFSPtwQ5bl_JHBsSAFObQ7jf/s1600/cops+give+free+bible.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cops hand out free Bible to motorists and commuters." border="0" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFy5o_izK-dXTNx19J6V978eTIi67bfQac6xhvSQYAwDMMSVyNZNmDfZ1nXDj65zEf5Lx8uc39LJcbEOaNXcul4BqsxlhHE5Ofy_TBR1kBuV_IJbVqC1J2UFSPtwQ5bl_JHBsSAFObQ7jf/s640/cops+give+free+bible.jpg" title="Cops hand out free Bible to motorists and commuters." width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cops hand out free Bible to motorists and commuters. <br />PHOTO CREDIT: Facebook/Jhieriel Rosario</td></tr></tbody></table>But two policemen, who flagged down vehicles in Cubao, have somehow changed the netizens’ view on Filipino police officers. <br /><br />Facebook user Jhieriel Rosario have witnessed how the policemen surprised everyone with their random act of kindness: handing out free Bibles to motorists and commuters.<br /><br />In her viral Facebook post, Rosario said she was on her way to Aurora Boulevard from Cubao when she noticed two policemen along with several other people in civilian stopping motorists. Moments later, Rosario was shocked when one of the policemen suddenly approached her and gave her a New Testament Bible.<br /><br />“Makakatuwa na makakita ng mga pulis na namimigay ng libereng bible sa ilalim ng init ng araw.. Ito din ang kaunaunahang pagkakataon na may taong nag bigay sakin ng bible, pulis pa,” she wrote on Facebook.<br /><br />(I’m happy to see policemen handing out free Bibles under the scorching heat of the sun. This is also the first time that i have received a bible from someone, and he happens to be a policeman.)<br /><br />The story of the cops’ random act of kindness has been shared in various Facebook pages and has touched the hearts of Filipino netizens. <br /><br />Check out the full story below.<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/Matalinongmatsing3/posts/764451107021598" data-width="500"><div class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/Matalinongmatsing3/posts/764451107021598">Pauwi na ko galing cubao ng madaan ako sa aurora boulevard.. tanghaling tapat ang init init ng makita ko ang mga mamang...<br />Posted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Matalinongmatsing3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matalinong Matsing</a> on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Matalinongmatsing3/posts/764451107021598" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wednesday, January 20, 2016</a></blockquote></div></div></center><br />In July 2015, PNP chief Ricardo Marquez urged officers and personnel to do at least one good deed everyday.<br /><br />He said: “Ang sukatan ng isang organizational breakthrough in performance ay hindi 'yung paminsan-minsan malaking accomplishment dito at doon. Ang sukatan talaga ay kung lahat ng miyembro ng organization ay gumagawa ng isang magandang gawain araw-araw.”<br /><br />(The measure of an organizational breakthrough in performance isn’t about the getting big accomplishments every once in a while. Its real measure is if all the members of the organization are doing a good deed everyday.)  <b><i>-Mini/The Summit Express</i></b></div>

VIRAL: Cops flag down motorists to hand out free bible

MANILA, Philippines- For the past few years, Filipinos have slowly lost their trust in policemen as several videos showing their abusive act...

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach to arrive in Manila tomorrow for homecoming

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines  - Her fans, the Philippines rather, are about to finally meet their queen. That's right folks, after the mayhems beginning with the announcement of Steve Harvey during the pageant night, uncalled statements of her fellow beauty queens, and condemnation of her fans over the rusty pots at her New York apartment, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach will be finally home tomorrow, January 23.<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/AVvXsEgrpTp1FXGQJRUuwH5h19LLDHc_QJO1GSvxlK22huqJOBu2-XiXT-SQQYt60zNU4QbOqZC8_d__49Yke9Gipnt_8R6UOZuTurQlRYOOgVIAOirlfjY6gKYKwDronUBq9phGPH6uvV-r6wi7/s1600/pia-homecoming-itinerary.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach’s schedule of activities for her homecoming." border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrpTp1FXGQJRUuwH5h19LLDHc_QJO1GSvxlK22huqJOBu2-XiXT-SQQYt60zNU4QbOqZC8_d__49Yke9Gipnt_8R6UOZuTurQlRYOOgVIAOirlfjY6gKYKwDronUBq9phGPH6uvV-r6wi7/s640/pia-homecoming-itinerary.jpg" title="Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach’s schedule of activities for her homecoming." width="532" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach’s schedule of activities for her homecoming. <br />Photo credit: Binibining Pilipinas official website</td></tr></tbody></table>Wurtzbach will have her homecoming celebration happening on the last week of this month. The reigning Miss Universe will arrive in Manila tomorrow. After a day of rest, Wurtzbach will embark on a tight four-day schedule beginning on Monday (January 25) in which she will pay a courtesy call to  President Aquino in Malacañan and in the Senate then heading later in the afternoon for the Grand Homecoming Parade traversing the three cities of Manila, Makati and Quezon City. The activity for that day will end as Wurtzbach will grace the Araneta Center Parade. Motorists and commuters are advised to take alternative routes to avoid any inconvenience on their journey in which the parade will take place.<br /><br />On Tuesday (January 26), Wurtzbach will visit the Offices of the City Mayors as well as the House of the Representatives as a courtesy call to them. The Wednesday (January 27) was alloted as a Charity Day for the Miss Universe to payback the Filipino community with their support on her. <br /><br />On the last day of her visit (January 28), supporters of Wurtzbach will be treated to another chance to savor the Miss Universe crown with her at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in which the Miss Universe Homecoming Special will be held.<br /><br />Wurtzbach then will continue on her preparation for her responsibilities as Miss Universe for a year after her homecoming. On December 20, 2015, the Philippines finally clinched its long overdue third Miss Universe crown after Wurtzbach wowed the audience and judges in Las Vegas. <b><i>-Michael Santiago/The Summit Express</i></b></div>

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach to arrive in Manila tomorrow for homecoming

MANILA, Philippines - Her fans, the Philippines rather, are about to finally meet their queen. That's right folks, after the mayhems be...