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'Bagyong Odette' PAGASA weather update, class suspensions October 13, 2017

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines — 'Bagyong Odette' (international name Khanun) has maintained its strength and is now traversing Apayao, state weather bureau PAGASA announced in its 8:00 a.m. update on Friday, October 13, 2017.<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/AVvXsEi6LKScAaYUZrbfryS9_TnHTPi3RzhFFWLc22MEwV35QiUQkRKn-meXJutd2GwaCbartB5A-nSvqaYz-DTkdRHmcW2QKYiaREIXXBhvvscIYwdOX4QJHBLhlHYN56qBVwz5mo4jZqWBQiN0/s1600/bagyong-odette-satellite-image.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="'Bagyong Odette' PAGASA weather update October 13, 2017" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="577" data-original-width="791" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6LKScAaYUZrbfryS9_TnHTPi3RzhFFWLc22MEwV35QiUQkRKn-meXJutd2GwaCbartB5A-nSvqaYz-DTkdRHmcW2QKYiaREIXXBhvvscIYwdOX4QJHBLhlHYN56qBVwz5mo4jZqWBQiN0/s1600/bagyong-odette-satellite-image.JPG" title="'Bagyong Odette' PAGASA weather update October 13, 2017" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Bagyong Odette' real-time satellite image on Friday, October 13. Photo Credit: PAGASA/HIMAWARI</td></tr></tbody></table>At 7:00 a.m. today, the center of Tropical Storm "Odette" was estimated based on all available data in the vicinity of Calanasan, Apayao (18.0 °N, 121.0 °E). It has maximum sustained winds of 75 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 120 kph. It is forecast to move West Southwest at 24 kph.<br /><br /><b>Forecast Positions:</b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>24 Hour(Tomorrow morning): 470 km West of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte(17.7°N, 116.2°E)</li><li>48 Hour(Sunday morning):765 km West of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte(18.7°N, 113.4°E)</li><li>72 Hour(Monday morning): 1,145 km West of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte(19.3°N, 109.8°E)</li><li>96 Hour(Tuesday morning):1,545 km West of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte(19.2°N, 106.0°E)</li></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_4zDShpS3EOB4KD6Nu3p9xke5qPe05DSAKbeDUpHGAb432uM3DHYgQPO-yzbauLtU8TPlWEVl_UTPlQYJm4d8CVl6uDrIrRJGeBxY4ij_-ZQv7m3AiQBol6RcLkWZaiwRvSrytEJ7e7eB/s1600/bagyong-odette-october13.png" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="bagyong odette track October 13" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="741" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_4zDShpS3EOB4KD6Nu3p9xke5qPe05DSAKbeDUpHGAb432uM3DHYgQPO-yzbauLtU8TPlWEVl_UTPlQYJm4d8CVl6uDrIrRJGeBxY4ij_-ZQv7m3AiQBol6RcLkWZaiwRvSrytEJ7e7eB/s1600/bagyong-odette-october13.png" title="bagyong odette track October 13" /></a></div><br /><b>Tropical cyclone warning Signal No. 2 was raised over four (4) areas</b>: Batanes, Cagayan including Babuyan group of islands, Apayao and Ilocos Norte.<br /><br />'Bagyong Odette' made landfall in Cagayan at 12:40 a.m. on Friday.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Meanwhile, <b>Signal No. 1</b> is up over Isabela, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Benguet.<br /><br />'Odette' is expected to bring moderate to heavy rains to areas within 400km of its diameter.<br /><br />It is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) between tonight and tomorrow early morning.<br /><br />PAGASA added that sea travel remains risky over the seaboards of Northern Luzon due to the passage of the storm.<br /><br />In Metro Manila, Cloudy skies with light to moderate with occasional heavy rains and thunderstorms will be experienced.<br /><br /><b>#WalangPasok: Class suspensions for October 13</b><br /><br />Due to inclement weather situation brought by tropical storm Odette, some local government units and schools announced suspension of classes on Friday.<br /><br />Here is the list of class suspensions for Friday, October 13:<br /><br />All levels:<br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/JoshCobangbang/posts/1529848667108421" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cabugao, Ilocos Sur</a> (all levels)</li></ul><br />Preschool to Senior High school<br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AbraProvince2017/posts/353381648421673" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Abra</a></li><li>Apayao</li><li>Batanes</li><li>Cagayan, including Babuyan Islands</li><li>Ilocos Norte</li></ul><br />Preschool and kindergarten<br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Benguet</li><li>Ifugao</li><li>Ilocos Sur</li><li>Isabela</li><li>Kalinga</li><li>La Union</li><li>Mountain Province</li></ul><br />Stay safe and dry, everyone!</div>

'Bagyong Odette' PAGASA weather update, class suspensions October 13, 2017

MANILA, Philippines — 'Bagyong Odette' (international name Khanun) has maintained its strength and is now traversing Apayao, state w...

WATCH: Man who lives atop coconut tree for 3 years finally convinced to go down

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">A 47-year-old man who was identified as Gilbert Sanchez, resident of Poblacion La Paz in Agusan del Sur, had been living atop a 60-foot-high coconut tree for three long years. He was finally convinced to go down with the concerted efforts of the local government and was sent immediately to the hospital to be evaluated.<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/AVvXsEhQhFjH3YpNZ7sxvftElgfZnf5ulVBrbGA87HRwyX-ZoQt8zMNXSsX2o30QlkFhAlxZczGX5lO7hVIWoygJyTT9acAhvB0qTtytoCujIKXJy7cOqSDkTjhx0NzjKHGaGnP74BbhyNxvG0CX/s1600/man-lives-coconut-tree-3-years.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Man who lives atop coconut tree for 3 years finally convinced to go down" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="393" data-original-width="644" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQhFjH3YpNZ7sxvftElgfZnf5ulVBrbGA87HRwyX-ZoQt8zMNXSsX2o30QlkFhAlxZczGX5lO7hVIWoygJyTT9acAhvB0qTtytoCujIKXJy7cOqSDkTjhx0NzjKHGaGnP74BbhyNxvG0CX/s1600/man-lives-coconut-tree-3-years.JPG" title="Man who lives atop coconut tree for 3 years finally convinced to go down" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Screengrab from TV Patrol Caraga Facebook video.</td></tr></tbody></table>Out of scraps of old fabric and small pieces of wood, Gilbert made a makeshift home atop the tree. His home has no walls and he relies on the coconut leaves to give him enough shade. Aside from the few clothes Gilbert hung, he doesn’t have any other belongings.<br /><br /><b>Family doesn’t let go of Gilbert</b><br /><br />His mother, Wenefred Sanchez shares that her motivation to get up everyday is the thought of his son. And everyday, she would walk few miles leading to his son’s “residence.” There, she would call upon Gilbert to throw down the long rope where she would place the packed food and cigarettes she prepared for him.<br /><br />Rain or shine, Gilbert has weathered the storms to stay away from everyone. According to Gilbert’s sister, Wilma, he started acting strange when he was hit with a gun in the head during an altercation back in 2014.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>The community tries to rescue him</b><br /><br />Micheal Lim, Barangay Chairman of Poblacion La Paz said that they had a hard time rescuing Gilbert because he refused and had an ax. They ultimately sought the assistance of search and rescue team of the provincial government. <br /><br />With the efforts of the community and the local community, Gilbert finally left his makeshift home for three years. He didn’t say anything to any of his rescuers but agreed to go down from the coconut tree. Gilbert was greeted by his family who terribly misses him. He was immediately sent to La Paz District Hospital to be properly evaluated. He was then turned over to the police although the reason for it is still not clear.<br /><br />The local government had recommended that Gilbert be seen by a psychiatrist for proper treatment.<br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allowfullscreen="true" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="360" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ftvpatrolcaraga%2Fvideos%2F1807575865950353%2F&show_text=0&width=560" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="100%"></iframe></div></center><br /><b>World Mental Health Day</b><br /><br />According to the World Health Organization, one out of four persons in the world will experience a mental or neurological disorder at some point in their lives.<br /><br />Every year, people all over the world celebrate October 10 as the World Mental Health Day. It aims to help increase awareness on the mental health and to create noise on the support available to everyone.<br /><br /><b>-- Sally, The Summit Express</b></div>

WATCH: Man who lives atop coconut tree for 3 years finally convinced to go down

A 47-year-old man who was identified as Gilbert Sanchez, resident of Poblacion La Paz in Agusan del Sur, had been living atop a 60-foot-high...

'Bagyong Odette' PAGASA weather update October 12, 2017

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines – 'Bagyong Odette' has slightly intensified as it moves westward over the Philippine Sea, state weather bureau PAGASA announced in its 5:00 a.m. update on Thursday, October 12, 2017.<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/AVvXsEheRP0SzLYpf2OeFA3rCrY3JK7bwCAotLbnlS4oPw1mXsk-o7PSkaNFqdfcKXC0Ov9MC_e8utujFUkjnWY6CnhuOxHeUkAYq0Mt8w5FIFCt3MZtmZPgXxuZeVQ62Z0fv9xd4RmCtOB-c5-B/s1600/bagyong-odette.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="'Bagyong Odette' PAGASA weather update October 12, 2017" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="742" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheRP0SzLYpf2OeFA3rCrY3JK7bwCAotLbnlS4oPw1mXsk-o7PSkaNFqdfcKXC0Ov9MC_e8utujFUkjnWY6CnhuOxHeUkAYq0Mt8w5FIFCt3MZtmZPgXxuZeVQ62Z0fv9xd4RmCtOB-c5-B/s1600/bagyong-odette.jpg" title="'Bagyong Odette' PAGASA weather update October 12, 2017" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image courtesy of PAGASA-DOST.</td></tr></tbody></table>At 4:00 a.m. today, the center of Tropical Depression Odette, the 15th cyclone to hit the Philippines this year, was estimated based on all available data at 730 km East of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan (17.5°N, 128.6°E).<br /><br />'Bagyong Odette' has maximum sustained winds of up to 55 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 65 kph. It is forecast to move West at 26 kph.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><b><br /></b><b>Forecast Positions: </b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>24 Hour (Tomorrow morning): 115 km East of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan (17.6°N, 122.8°E)</li><li>48 Hour (Saturday morning): 210 km West Northwest of Sinait, Ilocos Sur (18.0°N, 118.5°E)</li><li>72 Hour (Sunday morning): 650 km West of Sinait, Ilocos Sur (OUTSIDE PAR) (18.3°N, 114.3°E)</li><li>96 Hour (Monday morning): 1,095 km West of Sinait, Ilocos Sur (OUTSIDE PAR) (18.5°N, 110.1°E)</li></ul><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/AVvXsEiYf8k0_14V3_Pi8hIKtTQc52mWCQE-9zf1cORAIzPrpdVhCAtbASvNX1lk3fYpu1Yxy_Kno8CbO2D3W1qE8oOMJheGMEF5hgCCP4y9gtn8FCOyR9S9I9jbHoKrbRFZ06SGD1vE9UKGpUXL/s1600/bagyong-odette-track.png" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="'Bagyong Odette' PAGASA TRACK" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="741" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYf8k0_14V3_Pi8hIKtTQc52mWCQE-9zf1cORAIzPrpdVhCAtbASvNX1lk3fYpu1Yxy_Kno8CbO2D3W1qE8oOMJheGMEF5hgCCP4y9gtn8FCOyR9S9I9jbHoKrbRFZ06SGD1vE9UKGpUXL/s1600/bagyong-odette-track.png" title="'Bagyong Odette' PAGASA TRACK" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image courtesy of PAGASA-DOST.</td></tr></tbody></table><b>Tropical cyclone warning signal (TCWS) No. 1 </b>was raised over seven (7) areas of Luzon: Cagayan including Babuyan group of Islands, Isabela, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province and Ifugao.<br /><br />Impact of the winds:<br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Very light or no damage to low risk structures,</li><li>Light damage to medium to high risk structures</li><li>Slight damage to some houses of very light materials or makeshift structures in exposed communities. Some banana plants are tilted, a few downed and leaves are generally damaged</li><li>Twigs of small trees may be broken.</li><li>Rice crops, however, may suffer significant damage when it is in its flowering stage.</li></ul><br /><br />Wave Height: (Open Sea) 1.25-4.0 meters<br /><br />PAGASA further announced the possibility of adding Ilocos Provinces in areas under Signal No. 1 this morning.<br /><br />The estimated rainfall amount is from moderate to heavy within the 350 km diameter of the Tropical Depression.<br /><br />Sea travel remains risky over the northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Luzon due to the northeasterly surface windflow enhanced by the approaching Tropical Depression.</div>

'Bagyong Odette' PAGASA weather update October 12, 2017

MANILA, Philippines – 'Bagyong Odette' has slightly intensified as it moves westward over the Philippine Sea, state weather bureau P...

TOP 10 PASSERS: October 2017 Chemist board exam results

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The full list of topnotchers or top 10 passers for October 2017 Chemist board exam is available on this page as officially released (expected) on October 13-16, 2017 or in 1-2 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/AVvXsEgMIs7opq5vsfI96YMs0-IJMV1Bfw_KTr0Wze7HTk22UZVmlFs1_iuh7ejDFc5AXRWaCmtZ49748o_WyDBTNsrNeCG-BUjQ4vYPeg16CjViocqhw2ow7aip175bwUjtcFQWWY2V6C44txuY/s1600/top-10-chemist-board-exam-results-october-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" TOP 10 PASSERS: October 2017 Chemist board exam results" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="715" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMIs7opq5vsfI96YMs0-IJMV1Bfw_KTr0Wze7HTk22UZVmlFs1_iuh7ejDFc5AXRWaCmtZ49748o_WyDBTNsrNeCG-BUjQ4vYPeg16CjViocqhw2ow7aip175bwUjtcFQWWY2V6C44txuY/s1600/top-10-chemist-board-exam-results-october-2017.jpg" title=" TOP 10 PASSERS: October 2017 Chemist board exam results" /></a></div><br />The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) conducted the licensure exam in the cities of Manila, Cagayan de Oro and Cebu on October 10 and 11, 2017.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>CHEMIST BOARD EXAM RELATED RESULTS</b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>LIST OF PASSERS: October 2017 Chemical Technician board exam results</li><li><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/full-results-october-2017-chemist-board-exam-passers-list-top-10.html" rel="nofollow">LIST OF PASSERS: October 2017 Chemist board exam results</a></li><li>Performance of Schools: October 2017 Chemist board exam results</li></ul><br /><b>The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the October 2017 Chemist Licensure Examination are the following:</b><br /><br /><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Updating for the list of topnotchers...</span></i><br /><br /><b>PREVIOUS EXAMINATIONS</b><br /><br />In the October 2016 Chemist board exam, Mikel Jason de Guzman Allas from the De La Salle University (DLSU) - Manila topped the board with 93.50%. It was followed by Jerrica Dominique Navarro Gazmen from University of the Philippines - Manila (UPM), 92.00%.<br /><br />Meanwhile, UPM graduate Abdul-Rashid Batara Sampaco III aced the September 2015 licensure exam with 92.25%. Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) graduate Patrick James Borromeo Cruz and UPM alum Gabriel Luis Limpo Neri tied on second spot with 91.25%.<br /><br /><b>Here's quick summary of topnotchers for Chemist licensure exam in the past four (4) years:</b><br /><style type="text/css">.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;border-color:#ccc;}.tg td{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#fff;}.tg th{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#f0f0f0;}.tg .tg-yw4l{vertical-align:top}.tg .tg-b7b8{background-color:#f9f9f9;vertical-align:top}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tg {width: auto !important;}.tg col {width: auto !important;}.tg-wrap {overflow-x: auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;}}</style><br /><div class="tg-wrap"><table class="tg">  <tbody><tr>    <th class="tg-yw4l">Exam Date</th>    <th class="tg-yw4l">Topnotcher</th>    <th class="tg-yw4l">School</th>    <th class="tg-yw4l">Rating (%)</th>  </tr><tr>    <td class="tg-b7b8">October 2017</td>    <td class="tg-b7b8">TBA</td>    <td class="tg-b7b8">TBA</td>    <td class="tg-b7b8">TBA</td>  </tr><tr>    <td class="tg-yw4l">October 2016</td>    <td class="tg-yw4l">MIKEL JASON DE GUZMAN ALLAS</td>    <td class="tg-yw4l">DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-MANILA</td>    <td class="tg-yw4l">93.50</td>  </tr><tr>    <td class="tg-b7b8">September 2015</td>    <td class="tg-b7b8">ABDUL-RASHID BATARA SAMPACO III</td>    <td class="tg-b7b8">UNIVERSITY OF THEPHILIPPINES-MANILA</td>    <td class="tg-b7b8">92.25</td>  </tr><tr>    <td class="tg-yw4l">September 2014</td>    <td class="tg-yw4l">RALPH JOHN OGERIO UGALINO</td>    <td class="tg-yw4l">UNIVERSITY OF THEPHILIPPINES-DILIMAN</td>    <td class="tg-yw4l">92.75</td>  </tr><tr>    <td class="tg-b7b8">September 2013</td>    <td class="tg-b7b8">MIGUEL FRANCISCO MARTINEZ DE JESUS</td>    <td class="tg-b7b8">UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINESMANILA</td>    <td class="tg-b7b8">92.75</td>  </tr></tbody></table></div><br /><b>UPDATES</b><br /><br />Monitor this page for the real-time updates on Chemist board exam results. Check out also the official website of PRC for more information.</div>

TOP 10 PASSERS: October 2017 Chemist board exam results

MANILA, Philippines - The full list of topnotchers or top 10 passers for October 2017 Chemist board exam is available on this page as offici...

FULL RESULTS: October 2017 Chemist board exam passers list, top 10

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The October 2017 Chemist board exam results including the official list of passers, topnotchers (top 10), top performing schools and performance of schools are expected to be released online between October 13- 16 or in 1-2 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/AVvXsEgN2DYKmhQVq54Fo887XN2erl_9jo0gExD9JPELUUuv-s2fZRcqoJ-WH7a_sK5F_nallGEXjnp3Bxy2HSwQbjY_wkORGyHYATMDPl3tjjZc-80Ga8R9l-I7PP_8QR9YNFunWUGI4cgBCT5H/s1600/chemist-board-exam-results-october-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="FULL RESULTS: October 2017 Chemist board exam passers list, top 10" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN2DYKmhQVq54Fo887XN2erl_9jo0gExD9JPELUUuv-s2fZRcqoJ-WH7a_sK5F_nallGEXjnp3Bxy2HSwQbjY_wkORGyHYATMDPl3tjjZc-80Ga8R9l-I7PP_8QR9YNFunWUGI4cgBCT5H/s1600/chemist-board-exam-results-october-2017.jpg" title="FULL RESULTS: October 2017 Chemist board exam passers list, top 10" /></a></div><br />The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) conducted the licensure exam in the cities of Manila, Cagayan de Oro and Cebu on October 10 and 11, 2017.<br /><br />The members of the Board of Chemistry who gave the licensure examination are Ms. Adoracion P. Resurreccion, Chairman; Ms. Soledad S. Castañeda and Ms. Ma. Theresa C. Cayton, Members.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>CHEMIST BOARD EXAM RELATED RESULTS</b><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>LIST OF PASSERS: October 2017 Chemical Technician board exam results</li><li>TOP 10 PASSERS: October 2017 Chemist board exam results</li><li>Performance of Schools:  October 2017 Chemist board exam results</li></ul><br /><b>Roll of Successful Examinees in the</b><br /><b>CHEMIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION</b><br />Held on OCTOBER 10 & 11, 2017<br />Released on OCTOBER 13-16, 2017<br /><br /><div class="blinking"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Updating for the list of passers..refresh page for the results.</span></i></div><br />Note: Those who failed to pass the board examination for Chemist but had obtained a rating of at least 70% in any two (2) subjects can register as Chemical Technician.<br /><br /><b>REGISTRATION AND OATHTAKING</b><br /><br />According to PRC, registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be done on-line. Please go to www.prc.gov.ph and follow instructions for initial registration.<br /><br />Those who will register are required to bring the following:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal</li><li>2 pieces passport size picture (colored with white background and complete name tag)</li><li>2 sets of documentary stamps</li></ul><br />Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.<br /><br />The date and venue for the oathtaking ceremony of the new successful examinees in the said examination WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER, PRC said.<br /><br /><b>VERIFICATION OF RATINGS</b><br /><br />Chemist board exam's verification of ratings (passers, non-passers and removal) can be done online.<br /><br />Visit PRC's "<a href="http://www.prc.gov.ph/services/?id=41" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Verification of Rating</b></a>" service and enter the required information to verify your identity. Note that this will be available in few working days after the release of results.<br /><br /><b>COVERAGE OF EXAMINATION</b><br /><br />The two-day examination covered the following major subjects: inorganic chemistry (25%), organic chemistry (25%), anytical chemistry (25%) and physical chemistry (25%).<br /><br /><b>RELEASE OF RESULTS</b><br /><br />According to <b>PRC Resolution No. 2016-1019</b>, the target release date of the recent Chemist board exam results is on Monday, October 16 or in 2 working days after the test.<br /><br />In the same period last year (October 2016), results were released in 2 working days. A total of 559 out of 1,019 passed the exams. <br /><br />In September 2015 exam, results were announced online in just 1 working day. PRC named a total of 414 out of 771 who have passed the licensure exams.<br /><br />With this, we advise takers to monitor release of results starting <b>Friday or a day after the Chemical Technician licensure exam.</b><br /><br /><b>Here's the quick summary of previous examinations:</b><br /><style type="text/css">.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;border-color:#ccc;}.tg td{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#fff;}.tg th{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#f0f0f0;}.tg .tg-baqh{text-align:center;vertical-align:top}.tg .tg-yw4l{vertical-align:top}.tg .tg-b7b8{background-color:#f9f9f9;vertical-align:top}.tg .tg-dzk6{background-color:#f9f9f9;text-align:center;vertical-align:top}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tg {width: auto !important;}.tg col {width: auto !important;}.tg-wrap {overflow-x: auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;}}</style><br /><div class="tg-wrap"><table class="tg"><tbody><tr>     <th class="tg-yw4l">Exam Date</th>     <th class="tg-baqh">Total Examinees</th>     <th class="tg-baqh">Total Passers</th>     <th class="tg-baqh">Passing Rate</th>     <th class="tg-baqh">Days before results release</th>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">October 2017</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">TBA</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">TBA</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">TBA</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">TBA</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">October 2016</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">1,019</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">559</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">54.86%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">2</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">September 2015</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">771</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">414</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">53.70%</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">1</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">September 2014</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">705</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">421</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">59.72%</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">9</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">September 2013</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">571</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">320</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">56.04%</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">2</td>   </tr></tbody></table></div><br /><b>UPDATES</b><br /><br />Monitor this page for the real-time updates on Chemist board exam results. Check out also the official website of PRC for more information.</div>

FULL RESULTS: October 2017 Chemist board exam passers list, top 10

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Did Nadine Lustre’s brother commit suicide?

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The social media went abuzz after rumors started circulating that the brother of TV personality, Nadine Lustre allegedly committed suicide by a gunshot wound to his head. Their father, Ulysses, is allegedly convinced that it was due to depression.<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/AVvXsEjFpfKkSwG0jI0QiQIlke0SY-wAdgypDFV-QluvSigrY6qhB_0P-8-CRckZJVARGFQnuMuEdHVdDiXBfTqrjUCeCaJvvzuYnUSQKSKF7pSiscnBcfhrUeOzfzYgZdvSV2M03QZBEb0OMWyl/s1600/nadine-lustre.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Nadine Lustre" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="537" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFpfKkSwG0jI0QiQIlke0SY-wAdgypDFV-QluvSigrY6qhB_0P-8-CRckZJVARGFQnuMuEdHVdDiXBfTqrjUCeCaJvvzuYnUSQKSKF7pSiscnBcfhrUeOzfzYgZdvSV2M03QZBEb0OMWyl/s1600/nadine-lustre.JPG" title="Nadine Lustre" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Instagra/Nadine Lustre</td></tr></tbody></table>Nadine and her partner, James Reid had both posted cryptic posts about depression on their Instagram stories. No official statement have been issued by Nadine’s camp to confirm if the story is true or fabricated. According to some sources, Nadine’s management has tried to hush down the alleged story due to its sensitivity.<br /><br />A news report detailed about a 16-year-old teenage boy had killed himself was published. The article reported that Isaiah Paguia Lustre had locked himself in his room and shot himself to death with a gun. <br /><br />According to the report of PO3 Elario Wanawan ng QCPD-Criminal Investigation and Detection, at around 7:45 in the evening, siblings Ezexiel and Naomie were busy playing with their gadget when they heard a gunshot sound from Isaiah’s room.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />They hurriedly ran towards the room and found their brother covered in blood. They asked for assistance from their neighbors and they took Isaiah’s body to the Pacific Global Medical Center. Isaiah allegedly died along the way to the hospital.<br /><br />The siblings told the investigators that they haven’t heard their brother complain about a problem he’s having. However, the family admitted that they have noticed the change in Isaiah’s attitude and demeanor. He became more moody, depressed, refused to talk to them and would just lock himself in his room.<br /><br />Their father, Ulysses Lustre, already declined further investigation into the incident since he is convinced that it was suicide and Isaiah decided to take his own life due to depression. <br /><br />The investigators of the Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) recovered 2 live ammunitions of a  caliber 380 which was reportedly used Isaiah. <br /><br /><b>Nadine and James share cryptic posts</b><br /><br />Subsequent to the spread of the alleged tragic news, Nadine and James both posted a cryptic posts about depression on their Instagram stories. The first one was a semicolon with the words: keep going. The semicolon has been known to represent awareness on suicide, depression and self-harm. James also posted the exact same image in his Instagram stories.<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/AVvXsEjjH81fNVhLntQz1CuT2yjFBgSQZI03fqCe1gxH25FFYRdzpIYYwxYOJtZzRnAdUSfqyylBMYKq59wRbNe8lXNFPmNwZATkF5Ci0zWeEoQCJtlvhcyg0GrIbtm0Go2k-CCZRL7MDB3NMR1J/s1600/nadine-lustre-instagram-post-3.png" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Nadine Lustre Instagram post depression" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjH81fNVhLntQz1CuT2yjFBgSQZI03fqCe1gxH25FFYRdzpIYYwxYOJtZzRnAdUSfqyylBMYKq59wRbNe8lXNFPmNwZATkF5Ci0zWeEoQCJtlvhcyg0GrIbtm0Go2k-CCZRL7MDB3NMR1J/s1600/nadine-lustre-instagram-post-3.png" title="Nadine Lustre Instagram post depression" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Screen grab by Fashion Pulis</td></tr></tbody></table>The second post was a scribbled note of “You are stronger than depression.”<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/AVvXsEjA7SOaAt8Npi79O6jX8fctyzVsF2X0s5WqM3oPU9y6t6kYK2tsoj0Y9o_u5K7jL6FPE_k7zRekqFFHtd9XtS3-f9GMzVTFS78Z0M_QFfFV1_1HbE_uSN-ebLPcNUCJr97oPthgqBk8lCB4/s1600/nadine-lustre-instagram-post-2.png" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Nadine Lustre Instagram post depression" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA7SOaAt8Npi79O6jX8fctyzVsF2X0s5WqM3oPU9y6t6kYK2tsoj0Y9o_u5K7jL6FPE_k7zRekqFFHtd9XtS3-f9GMzVTFS78Z0M_QFfFV1_1HbE_uSN-ebLPcNUCJr97oPthgqBk8lCB4/s1600/nadine-lustre-instagram-post-2.png" title="Nadine Lustre Instagram post depression" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Screen grab by Fashion Pulis</td></tr></tbody></table>The last one was an excerpt from the song Everglow by the Coldplay:<br /><i><br /></i><i>but the changing of winds, </i><br /><i>and the way waters flow</i><br /><i>life as short as the falling of snow</i><br /><i>and now I’m gonna miss you I know</i><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/AVvXsEiVJEjZyEvkTsKeb5R-gbpHXEwPons8rByTGOMBePGASSVQzouQB3120j9s902fM_j4AfnbGmN-YyXrCS8plyryfuBJ9gjUUppn33r9UYuyG1RzA8RvGCpWAyWez1Ikbn95v4MYoHmzEf87/s1600/nadine-lustre-instagram-post-1.png" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Nadine Lustre Instagram post depression" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVJEjZyEvkTsKeb5R-gbpHXEwPons8rByTGOMBePGASSVQzouQB3120j9s902fM_j4AfnbGmN-YyXrCS8plyryfuBJ9gjUUppn33r9UYuyG1RzA8RvGCpWAyWez1Ikbn95v4MYoHmzEf87/s1600/nadine-lustre-instagram-post-1.png" title="Nadine Lustre Instagram post depression" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Screen grab by Fashion Pulis</td></tr></tbody></table>The posts have already expired on Instagram stories but Fashion Pulis was able to grab a screenshot.<br /><br /><b>Netizens and celebrities show outpouring of support</b><br /><br />When the gossip site Fashion Pulis posted an article about the tragic incident, it drew mixed reactions from netizens. Although some remain unconvinced, a lot also insisted that it’s true since Nadine and James would never play with such sensitive issue. Others simply requested for privacy for the Lustre family. <br /><br />Celebrities have also reached out their outpouring support to Nadine and her family using the hashtag #KeepGoing. They want to continue creating noise for depression and suicide.<br /><br />As of press time, the Lustre family had not issued their official statement. Both James and Nadine haven’t updated their social media accounts.<br /><br /><b>-- Sally, The Summit Express</b></div>

Did Nadine Lustre’s brother commit suicide?

MANILA, Philippines - The social media went abuzz after rumors started circulating that the brother of TV personality, Nadine Lustre alleged...

Ginebra vs Meralco PBA Finals Governors' Cup 2017: livestream, schedule, results

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The Barangay Ginebra and Meralco Bolts set finals rematch in the 2017 PBA Governors’ Cup with Game 1 of the best-of-seven championship round scheduled on Friday, October 13 at the Quezon Convention Center in Lucena 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/AVvXsEjb2RTZr96XuJycPO2tLtjKr57b8-FedKh8SunLL72LDc74foSAIsDyF52NcqWJTV2Mq6aqWyKz08slT9wowtykJwD0R2A_9dfd0MwoiDA4PBt7tJiAaH7-8dtkLQ8UCj3TTfvFpZCXN4hm/s1600/Ginebra-vs-Meralco-pba-finals.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ginebra vs Meralco PBA Finals Governors' Cup 2017" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="574" data-original-width="453" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb2RTZr96XuJycPO2tLtjKr57b8-FedKh8SunLL72LDc74foSAIsDyF52NcqWJTV2Mq6aqWyKz08slT9wowtykJwD0R2A_9dfd0MwoiDA4PBt7tJiAaH7-8dtkLQ8UCj3TTfvFpZCXN4hm/s1600/Ginebra-vs-Meralco-pba-finals.jpg" title="Ginebra vs Meralco PBA Finals Governors' Cup 2017" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HISTORIC REMATCH. Ginebra and Meralco clash anew. Photo by Twitter/PBA</td></tr></tbody></table>The defending champions Gin Kings are eyeing to retain their crown while the Bolts seek redemption from last season's heartbreaking loss.<br /><br />On October 8, Ginebra took advantage of an import-less TNT to notch a 115-105 victory in Game Four and finish their semi-finals series, 3-1.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the Bolts swept the Star Hotshots in the semis to secure the first berth in the PBA finals.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>Watch the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup Finals on livestream (video courtesy of pba.ph):</b><br /><br /><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Updating for the video...</span></i><br /><br />Meanwhile, here are the live updates and coverage courtesy of PBA:<br /><br /><center><a class="twitter-timeline" data-height="850" href="https://twitter.com/pbaconnect?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tweets by pbaconnect</a> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><b>SCHEDULE AND RESULTS</b><br /><br /><i>Note: Table below will be updated after every game. Stay tuned.</i><br /><style type="text/css">.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;border-color:#ccc;}.tg td{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#fff;}.tg th{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#f0f0f0;}.tg .tg-baqh{text-align:center;vertical-align:top}.tg .tg-yw4l{vertical-align:top}.tg .tg-dzk6{background-color:#f9f9f9;text-align:center;vertical-align:top}.tg .tg-b7b8{background-color:#f9f9f9;vertical-align:top}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tg {width: auto !important;}.tg col {width: auto !important;}.tg-wrap {overflow-x: auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;}}</style><br /><div class="tg-wrap"><table class="tg"><tbody><tr>     <th class="tg-baqh">Game</th>     <th class="tg-yw4l">Schedule</th>     <th class="tg-yw4l">Venue</th>     <th class="tg-baqh">Final Score</th>     <th class="tg-baqh">Winner</th>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-dzk6">1</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">October 137:00 pm</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Quezon Convention Center, Lucena, Quezon</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6"></td>     <td class="tg-dzk6"></td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-baqh">2</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">October 156:30pm</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City</td>     <td class="tg-baqh"></td>     <td class="tg-baqh"></td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-dzk6">3</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">October 187:00pm</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6"></td>     <td class="tg-dzk6"></td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-baqh">4</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">October 207:00pm</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City</td>     <td class="tg-baqh"></td>     <td class="tg-baqh"></td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-dzk6">5</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">October 226:30pm</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Philippine Arena, Bocaue, Bulacan</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">(if necessary)</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6"></td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-baqh">6</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">October 257:00pm</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Philippine Arena, Bocaue, Bulacan</td>     <td class="tg-baqh">(if necessary)</td>     <td class="tg-baqh"></td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-dzk6">7</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">October 277:00pm</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Philippine Arena, Bocaue, Bulacan</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6">(if necessary)</td>     <td class="tg-dzk6"></td>   </tr></tbody></table></div><br />Who will win the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup? Tell us your thoughts in the comments.</div>

Ginebra vs Meralco PBA Finals Governors' Cup 2017: livestream, schedule, results

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#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on November 16-17, 2017 for ASEAN Summit

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Manila Council (MMC) officially announced on Tuesday, October 10 the cancellation of classes on <b>November 16 and 17, 2017 (Thursday and Friday)</b> due to the country's hosting of the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj60lfpxi4U7-SxgOyV4w62y_BunIyHFaEbhMc2ENgk2Sk2PVxmRPxlkIYUIo0mCmYwLB1uV_duDAP08gtv7PzUTJX4HyBsPVDXpJBp__8itb81U7__MI4BHbFsN-n7XLBS_-1cEhs94w7z/s1600/walang-pasok-asean-summit-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on November 16-17, 2017 for ASEAN Summit" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="365" data-original-width="714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj60lfpxi4U7-SxgOyV4w62y_BunIyHFaEbhMc2ENgk2Sk2PVxmRPxlkIYUIo0mCmYwLB1uV_duDAP08gtv7PzUTJX4HyBsPVDXpJBp__8itb81U7__MI4BHbFsN-n7XLBS_-1cEhs94w7z/s1600/walang-pasok-asean-summit-2017.jpg" title="#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on November 16-17, 2017 for ASEAN Summit" /></a></div><br />Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairperson Danilo Lim said Metro Manila mayors “unanimously moved for the suspension of classes on November 16-17 for the ASEAN,” as agreed during the 9th MMC Meeting.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">(Adm) Metro Manila Mayors unanimously move for the suspension of classes on November 16-17 for the ASEAN. <br />-9th Metro Manila Council Meeting</div>— Danilo Lim (@GenDannyLim) <a href="https://twitter.com/GenDannyLim/status/917582658506391552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">October 10, 2017</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />The suspension of classes covered private and public schools in Caloocan, Las Pinas, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Manila, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Paranaque, Pasay, Pasig, Pateros, Quezon City, San Juan, Taguig and Valenzuela.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Meanwhile, <b>suspension of government work in NCR</b>, will come from Malacañang, the council clarified.<br /><br />In addition, there's no word yet from the Palace if <b>November 13, 14, and 15</b> will be declared non-working holidays in Metro Manila and in other parts of the country.<br /><br /><b>READ</b>: <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/09/palace-suspension-class-work-selected-areas-november-10-14-2017-asean-summit.html" rel="nofollow">Holiday? Palace may suspend work, classes in selected areas for November 10-14, 2017 ASEAN Summit</a><br /><br />On November 10- 14, 2017, the Philippines is set to host the ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings at the Clark Field, Pampanga.<br /><br />Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella said US President Donald Trump will visit the country this November. Trump's visit underscores the improving PH-US ties and President Duterte is looking forward to welcoming the US President in Manila.<br /><br />The Philippines’ year-long and third ASEAN Chairmanship in 2017 coincides with the regional bloc’s 50th founding anniversary. It will be held together with ASEAN dialogue partners Australia, Canada, China, the European union, India, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, South Korea and the United States.<br /><br /><b>List of holidays in October and November 2017</b><br /><br />Based on Proclamation No. 50 issued by Malacañang, the following dates are the official holidays this month and in November:<br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>October 31 (Tuesday) – Special non-working holiday (to give time to families to prepare for All Saints Day)</li><li>November 1 (Wednesday) – Special non-working holiday, All Saints Day</li><li>November 16 - 17 (Thursday and Friday) – 31st ASEAN Summit</li><li>November 30 (Thursday) – Regular holiday, Bonifacio Day</li></ul><br /><b>READ</b>: <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/walang-pasok-october-12-16-17-19-20-2017-special-holiday-declared-selected-areas.html" rel="nofollow">#WalangPasok: October 12, 16, 17, 19, 20, 2017 special holiday declared in selected areas</a></div></div>

#WalangPasok: Class suspensions on November 16-17, 2017 for ASEAN Summit

MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Manila Council (MMC) officially announced on Tuesday, October 10 the cancellation of classes on November 16 ...

Top 5 Vice Ganda’s “qiqil mo c acquoeh” videos we can all relate with

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Laughter has been known for having many benefits. Aside from the happiness we get, we also release stress and helps promote mental and physical health. It’s no wonder that Filipinos are known to be generally happy people. We like to laugh and we enjoy being with people who make us laugh. That’s probably why Vice Ganda is such a hit.<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/AVvXsEguhD6ZPNGe0Jwhyphenhyphen9tmGUcFqXw_XeIVNwdUDqkhEUzb5ZMH9a1giur_x1XKF654-kldT4kVy7CYrkoKvpXquj09jWSvMHqG6bSIbJlNbOuFOmC0X8j04Uqw-Y9C-mOR5sOFoZNc2Ovzr4Jk/s1600/vice-ganda-qiqil-mo-c-aquoeh.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Top 5 Vice Ganda’s “qiqil mo c acquoeh” videos we can all relate with" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="285" data-original-width="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguhD6ZPNGe0Jwhyphenhyphen9tmGUcFqXw_XeIVNwdUDqkhEUzb5ZMH9a1giur_x1XKF654-kldT4kVy7CYrkoKvpXquj09jWSvMHqG6bSIbJlNbOuFOmC0X8j04Uqw-Y9C-mOR5sOFoZNc2Ovzr4Jk/s1600/vice-ganda-qiqil-mo-c-aquoeh.JPG" title="Top 5 Vice Ganda’s “qiqil mo c acquoeh” videos we can all relate with" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vice Ganda. Photo screengrab from ABS-CBN's Facebook video.</td></tr></tbody></table>Vice Ganda has been known to set up trends that we, Pinoys, just couldn’t stop ourselves from laughing. The <i>It’s Showtime</i> host dances crazily on the noontime show and next thing you know, it becomes  viral on social media. After a few days, others would start uploading their own versions on YouTube. Remember, how everyone started grooving “again” to an old 90’s pop song,”Whoops Kiri Whoops”? Or, when everyone started using Vice’s hit song <i>“Boom Panes”</i> as an expression of satisfaction over something? Let’s not forget how Vice also started the use of the now very popular phrase,<i> “Huwag kang pabebe”</i> to suggest that you should stop acting immaturely or being childish.<br /><br />Now, Vice Ganda again started a new trend on It’s Showtime, where he rants about anything, everything and anyone. With his outstanding wit, his comical stint has had everyone laughing their heads off. Vice rants about seemingly common Pinoy problems and everyone just loves that they can relate to everything he says. These rants have been named <b><i>“qiqil mo c acquoeh”</i></b> or an overwhelming emotion over someone or something.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>Here are top 5 Vice Ganda’s “qiqil mo c acquoeh” videos that trended on social media:</b><br /><br /><b>1. Vice Ganda's 'hugot message' for men</b><br /><br />In this segment of “<i>Tawag ng Tanghalan</i>”, Vice Ganda exchanges series of tirade with Vhong Navarro about men who cheat. Vice rants, <i>“Ang mga lalake feeling nila ang gu-guwapo nila at ang gagaling nila manloko.Hindi naman lahat ng babae ay naloko, ang iba ay pumayag lang sa ginagawa niyo kasi nga mahal kayo.”</i><br /><br />Vice adds, <i>“Hindi  lahat ng loyal ay nags-stay at hindi rin porke’t nag-stay ay loyal.”</i><br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/f1EB9E75xRQ" width="100%"></iframe><br /></div></center><br /><b>2. Vice Ganda rants about traffic and taxicabs</b><br /><br />This video is clearly one of his fans’ favorites as it has more than 2.1 million views on YouTube already. Vice complains about the traffic system and rude attitude of some drivers. He shared that once he becomes a President, he will make certain changes. Vice proposes, <i>“Kapag ako naging Presidente, “‘Yung mga traffic papalitan ko ang ilaw ng mga ‘yan. ‘Pag stop gagawin kong green tutal kahit stop naman ay gum-go pa rin kayo. ‘Yung go rin ay gagawin ko ng red dahil pag-go ay umi-istop naman kayo at pag-stop ay gumu-go naman kayo.”</i><br /><br />Vice continues, <i>“Yung orange naman ay kapag bakla lang ang tumatawid. Basta kapag nag-orange huminto kayong lahat kasi dadaan ang mga bakla. Kasi bakla na yung Presidente so mga bakla na yung mga nagha-hari.” Much to everyone’s delight, he even said he will change it to pink “kapag baklang-bakla.”</i><br /><br />Vice also proposes to change the color of taxi cabs according to their common complaints.He rants about taxi drivers who refuse passengers because their destination is too far, saying <i>“sasakay ba ako kung malapit?”</i><br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/71hm4oSvUCo" width="100%"></iframe><br /></div></center><br /><b>3. Vice Ganda discusses the different types of "Barkada"</b><br /><br />This one also drew a lot of laughs especially from his younger or teenager fans. He goes on to describe the different types of “<i>kabarkada</i>” we have. He starts with those who are “drawing” or those friends who like to cancel plans on the last minute. He goes on explaining the type of friends who are <i>“aso,” “magician,” “spoiled, “sabit,”</i> and many others. This one is to relatable, you can even make you own checklist from your list of friends.<br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KHcF7KApL7A" width="100%"></iframe><br /></div></center><br /><b>4. Vice Ganda rants about students</b><br /><br />In this video, Vice took a swipe at all the annoying Pinoy students and even his experiences as a student. He complaints about students who come to school unprepared. He says, <i>“Walang pambili ng papel pero may pang-dota.”</i> Everyone joined Vice in laughter when he complained about female students who are, <i>“walang dalang ballpen, pero may dalang lipstick.”</i><br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Upc1C4KcQjE" width="100%"></iframe><br /></div></center><br /><b>5. Vice talks about lovers' quarrels</b><br /><br />Among all the rants of Vice Ganda, people seems to enjoy his “hugots” about love the most. This video had garnered more than a million views as he complains about “walang forever.”<br /><br />He said, <i>“Tandaan niyo walang permanente sa mundo. Ako nga dati lalake, ngayon bakla na.”</i><br />He also shared his complaints about common reasons for lover’s quarrel,<i> “Yung mga babae, ang hilig makipag-away ng walang dahilan.”</i><br /><br /><center><div class="video-wrapper"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hon4Jqb3zAE" width="100%"></iframe><br /></div></center><br />These Vice Ganda rants are highly recommended to everyone who have had enough of all the depressing string of news every night. So, whether you want to blow off some steam after a long day or you want to share positivity with you friends, enjoy and share these videos!<br /><br /><b>-- Sally, The Summit Express</b></div>

Top 5 Vice Ganda’s “qiqil mo c acquoeh” videos we can all relate with

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Ogie Diaz shares friend’s experience with Xander Ford being “mayabang”; Xander responds

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines — Comedian Ogie Diaz shared on Facebook an experience his singer friend had encountered with Xander Ford, <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/video-rated-k-finally-revealed-new-look-xander-ford.html" rel="nofollow">formerly Marlou Arizala</a>, calling him “mayabang” after he saw Xander asking the guard to be let him in because he was Xander Ford.<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/AVvXsEiCNZuAi-JXCiTQniemIdhDch5vuIAGPzYmMxSfOSFSAfXrmASRRN1gtgVzJcRcqxGzfLNGVpW6QYnNDSEOPeQUORlAzpSh8nn_y05_X4j5G1qCrr7CKzOwMs0HLmWBRKGWqGQsoTTK25NT/s1600/ogie-diaz-xander-ford.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ogie Diaz shares friend’s experience with Xander Ford being “mayabang”" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="417" data-original-width="654" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCNZuAi-JXCiTQniemIdhDch5vuIAGPzYmMxSfOSFSAfXrmASRRN1gtgVzJcRcqxGzfLNGVpW6QYnNDSEOPeQUORlAzpSh8nn_y05_X4j5G1qCrr7CKzOwMs0HLmWBRKGWqGQsoTTK25NT/s1600/ogie-diaz-xander-ford.jpg" title="Ogie Diaz shares friend’s experience with Xander Ford being “mayabang”" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ogie Diaz (left) gives advice to Xander Ford. Photo Credit: Diaz and Ford's Facebook pages.</td></tr></tbody></table>Another friend of Ogie, who works in the Kapamilya network also agreed and shared that he saw Xander Ford yelling arrogantly at the guard of ABS-CBN. Several others couldn’t help but respond.<br /><br />Xander defended himself on the issue by asking for the public’s understanding before judging him. Ogie, again, responded by clarifying that he is not judging him but only giving advice to stop his rude behavior before it’s too late.<br /><br />Ogie shared on Facebook that they were on the way to a taping of their show, Home Sweetie Home where Xander Ford is their guest celebrity. On the hallway, there were so many people asking for Xander’s photos but Ogie’s singer friend nudged him to avoid Xander. She said, <i>“Kuya Ogie, halika na. Ayoko yan. Hindi ko gusto yan. Mayabang yan." When Ogie asked why, the singer added, “Nakasabay ko yan nung isang araw sa lobby ng ABS-CBN. Lumapit siya sa guwardya, sabi niya, 'Guard, guard! Papasukin mo 'ko. Ako si Xander Ford'"</i><br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Another friend of Ogie, Allan Nazareno, who works for ABS-CBN chimed in and confirmed the seemingly bad attitude of Xander Ford. He commented, “<i>Tapos nung pa-enter Sa Hallway ng Main Bldng Papuntang dressing room siyempre madadaanan niya yung studio 4 kung saan kami nagtaping rin. Noong makita niyang maraming tao yung hooded niyang jacket sinaklob ng buo sa mukha at lakad bigstar...hahahaahaha”</i><br /><br />He even added, <i>“Korek mamshie Ogie Diaz nung Wednesday taping of ggv (Gandang Gabi Vice) naganap yung sinigawan niya yung marshall. ‘Di daw sya papasok ‘pag di pinapasok yung manager niya. Nanakot na ‘di aatend ng taping. Kaloka..hahahaha nabago ng experiment ang ugali. Hahaha”</i><br /><br />Even actor Jeff Tam who worked with then, Marlou Arizala shared,<i> “Ogie Diaz kaya nawala sa dolce amore ‘yan noon eh attitude problem din.”</i><br /><br />Even actress Aiko Melendez couldn’t help but comment, <i>“Eh ‘di wow.”</i><br /><b><br /></b> <b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/10/looks-familiar-short-list-of-xander-ford-lookalikes.html" rel="nofollow">Looks familiar? Here’s a short list of Xander Ford’s lookalikes</a><br /><br />Another netizen shared his insights on the issue, <i>“Daming posts regarding sa pagiging mayabang niya simula nung nagpa-retoke siya. Tsk tsk very bad... Ultimo dati nung wala pang retoke sa kaniya madami din po issues na lumalabas.”</i><br /><br />Ogie also posted his surprise on Facebook when he saw Xander Ford grabbing everyone’s attention with his 5 companions and a neon green neck pillow while inside ABS-CBN.<br /><br />Ogie made light of the issue by ending the post with,<i> “Ohhh, di ba? Ang syoray ng Lolo Xander n'yo. Hahaha!”</i><br /><br />Several others also commented that maybe Xander just needed a little reminding about humility.<br /><br />The issue had reached Xander Ford and he took to Facebook his sentiments. In a long message, he asks that the public should not judge him so quickly. He denied all the rumored incidents that lead people to call him arrogant.<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>“Paano niyo po nalaman, buong buhay ko puro panglalait ang nakukuha ko sa mga tao. Inilalabas nyo po na hindi daw ako marunong makisama. Una po sa lahat nag papakahirap ako para ipakita na ginawa ko ang procedure na ito kahit ayaw ko, para mabago ang tingin nyo. Opo, umiiyak ako kasi hindi nyo po kasi Inaalam kung ano ginagawa ko, </i>Xander said.<i>”</i></blockquote><br />Xander even said that he is willing to beg for forgiveness to Ogie but also asks that he should have confronted him first before spreading the issue. Xander adds that, <i>“Nag mamakaawa ako sana Tito [Ogie] Diaz. Kausapin nyo muna ako bago mo po ako husgahan kasi po narinig nyo lang naman po. ano papot kayo ang hinahangan ko mula pag kabata ko tapos po ganyan po. sinisiraan mo po ako tito The Ogie Diaz wala po akong tinatapakan na tulad nyo nag show po ako na minsan hindi ako nag pabayad. Kasi gusto ko makapag pasaya ng tao at hindi manakit tulad po ng ginawa nyo sa akin ngayon."</i><br /><br />Ogie had also replied to Xander’s message to him. He clarified that he did not judge him but only advising him. On his Facebook page, he said,<i>  “Di ko alam kung saan mo napulot yung hinuhusgahan kita. Hindi kita hinuhusgahan. Pinapayuhan kita.”</i><br /><br />Ogie added that while Marlou should stop playing victim because all of people are witness to his seemingly rude attitude. He said, <i>“Pero, Marlou, andami namang nagpapatotoo ng asta mo kung nababasa mo ang mga comments sa posts ko, di ba? Ano yon? Nag-imbento lang sila? Wag kang mag-play api-apihan, anak. Walang umaapi sa yo. Wag kang umastang kawawa, kasi hindi ka kinakawawa.”</i><br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">"Nangyayari lang ang panlalait sa yo ng ibang tao kasi ikaw ang gumagawa ng dahilan para laitin ka nila. Gusto mo ba, i-screen grab ko ang mga nagpi-pm sa akin na nagpapatotoo na mas yumabang ka mula nang maging Xander ka? Hindi mo magugustuhan, anak, kaya pinili kong wag na lang ilabas," Ogie laments.</blockquote><br />Marlou Arizala’s transformation to Xander Ford drew several reactions across the internet. It even sparked debates on what’s more important, good looks or good attitude.<br /><br />Here’s full message of Xander Ford:<br /><br /><center><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="294" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FXanderFordOfficial%2Fposts%2F128150587905446&width=500" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="500"></iframe></center><br />You can also read the series of Ogie Diaz’s posts on his Facebook account.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="243" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fogie.diaz.5%2Fposts%2F1653444061374294&width=500" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="500"></iframe></center><br /><b>-- Sally, The Summit Express</b></div>

Ogie Diaz shares friend’s experience with Xander Ford being “mayabang”; Xander responds

MANILA, Philippines — Comedian Ogie Diaz shared on Facebook an experience his singer friend had encountered with Xander Ford, formerly Marlo...

#WalangPasok: October 12, 16, 17, 19, 20, 2017 special holiday declared in selected areas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines — There will be no classes and work in selected areas for the specific dates of October 2017 (12,16, 17, 19, 20) to give way for the celebration of local events, Malacañang Palace declared.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLIHhtv6IWKthHNSKon63jKbwm3bqsKflkzEvWfCvo4OUfRRhF1G1kQaT7nUrbKFGVdudDELcYuIMZ5Gb0m062pTzMouK5RyvG7AnVdjrgL2gvS_ybTIKE5Dza4vEcSLrMVeh-WjTV-XzT/s1600/walang-pasok-october-12-16-17-19-20-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="#WalangPasok: October 12, 16, 17, 19, 20, 2017 special holiday declared in selected areas" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="381" data-original-width="714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLIHhtv6IWKthHNSKon63jKbwm3bqsKflkzEvWfCvo4OUfRRhF1G1kQaT7nUrbKFGVdudDELcYuIMZ5Gb0m062pTzMouK5RyvG7AnVdjrgL2gvS_ybTIKE5Dza4vEcSLrMVeh-WjTV-XzT/s1600/walang-pasok-october-12-16-17-19-20-2017.jpg" title="#WalangPasok: October 12, 16, 17, 19, 20, 2017 special holiday declared in selected areas" /></a></div><br />Local holidays were proclaimed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte through Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea.<br /><br /><b>RELATED STORY</b><br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2017/09/palace-suspension-class-work-selected-areas-november-10-14-2017-asean-summit.html" rel="nofollow">Holiday? Palace may suspend work, classes in selected areas for November 10-14, 2017 ASEAN Summit</a><br /><br />Proclamation numbers 317-318 declare special non-working day in the following areas: Quinapondan, Eastern Samar and Pigcawayan, Cotabato, respectively.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Republic Acts 7350, 7677, 7724 and 1745 automatically declare specific date of the year (October 2017) for the observance of special occasion in several areas.<br /><br />Observances and celebrations include foundation day, cityhood anniversary and festival. Note that such holidays are applicable only to the immediate area concerned.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>Republic Act 7350</b>: The law declares October 12 of every year as a special non-working holiday in Zamboanga City for Fiesta Pilar, the day will be devoted to religious activities honoring the La Virgen, with the Fort Pilar Shrine as the center of activities.<br /><br /><b>Republic Act No. 7677</b>: The law declares October 16 of every year as a special non-working holiday in Oroquieta City for the cityhood celebration.<br /><br /><b>Republic Act No. 7724</b>: The law declares October 19 of every year as a special non-working public holiday in the City of Bacolod to be known as ‘Bacolod City Charter Day’” which was approved by then Senate President Edgardo Angara, House Speaker Jose De Venecia, Jr., and former President Fidel Ramos on May 19, 1994.<br /><br /><b>Republic Act No. 1745</b>: This regular holiday in the province of Leyte on October 20 is to commemorate the landing of American and Filipino forces in Palo Beach during the Battle of Leyte in 1944, signalling the beginning liberation of the country in the Second World War.<br /><br /><b>P<a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2017/09sep/20170918-PROC-317-RRD.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">roclamation No. 317</a></b>: Special (non-working) holiday declared in the Municipality of Quinapondan, Eastern Samar for the celebration of its Founding Anniversary on Tuesday, October 17.<br /><br /><b><a href="http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2017/09/18/proclamation-no-318-s-2017/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proclamation No. 318</a></b>: Special (non-working) holiday declared in the Municipality of Pigcawayan, Cotabato for the celebration of 64th Foundation Anniversary on Friday, October 20.<br /><style type="text/css">.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;border-color:#ccc;}.tg td{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#fff;}.tg th{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#f0f0f0;}.tg .tg-yw4l{vertical-align:top}.tg .tg-b7b8{background-color:#f9f9f9;vertical-align:top}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tg {width: auto !important;}.tg col {width: auto !important;}.tg-wrap {overflow-x: auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;}}</style><br /><div class="tg-wrap"><table class="tg"><tbody><tr>     <th class="tg-yw4l">Special Holiday</th>     <th class="tg-yw4l">Area</th>     <th class="tg-yw4l">Celebration</th>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">October 12 (Thursday)</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Zamboanga City</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Fiesta Pilar</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">October 16 (Monday)</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Oroquieta City</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Oroquieta City Day</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">October 17 (Tuesday)</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Quinapondan, Eastern Samar</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Founding Anniversary</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">October 19 (Thursday)</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Bacolod City</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Bacolod City Charter Day</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-b7b8">October 20 (Friday)</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">Pigcawayan, Cotabato</td>     <td class="tg-b7b8">64th Foundation Anniversary</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-yw4l">October 20 (Friday)</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Province of Leyte</td>     <td class="tg-yw4l">Leyte Landing Day</td>   </tr></tbody></table></div><br />Malacañang Palace said that it is proper that the people on the said areas be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.<br /><a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/08/full-list-philippines-holidays-in-2017.html" rel="nofollow"><br /></a> <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/08/full-list-philippines-holidays-in-2017.html" rel="nofollow">READ: </a>Holidays, Observances in the Philippines for 2017<br /><br />As defined in the Administrative Code of 1987, Book III, Chapter 2, Section 4, Proclamations are "acts of the President fixing a date or declaring a status or condition of public moment or interest, upon the existence of which the operation of a specific law or regulation is made to depend, shall be promulgated in proclamations which shall have the force of an executive order."</div>

#WalangPasok: October 12, 16, 17, 19, 20, 2017 special holiday declared in selected areas

MANILA, Philippines — There will be no classes and work in selected areas for the specific dates of October 2017 (12,16, 17, 19, 20) to give...

It's Showtime 8th anniversary: “Magpasikat Week" 2017 performances, updates, results, winner

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN's noontime show “It’s Showtime” celebrates it's 8th annivesary this October with the highly anticipated “Magpasikat Week" 2017 happening in the third week, October 16-20 for the performances and announcement of winners on October 21.<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/AVvXsEhnNlKhSNknSDTfcVYb6UN0Jn82j_M3mrKpHqp-Z4cm5onBU0iH072xqvFiCTnpmxHjtmiH8ZrTYMfeL5brVjffzh6EvlVKSlSq2MwdUyrP_O9ewhaO_9vKJKswKqDALNiexoQMrVmaBIIy/s1600/Its-showtime-magpasikat-week-2017.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="It's Showtime 8th anniversary: “Magpasikat Week" 2017" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="438" data-original-width="807" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnNlKhSNknSDTfcVYb6UN0Jn82j_M3mrKpHqp-Z4cm5onBU0iH072xqvFiCTnpmxHjtmiH8ZrTYMfeL5brVjffzh6EvlVKSlSq2MwdUyrP_O9ewhaO_9vKJKswKqDALNiexoQMrVmaBIIy/s1600/Its-showtime-magpasikat-week-2017.JPG" title="It's Showtime 8th anniversary: “Magpasikat Week" 2017" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: ABS-CBN/Star Cinema</td></tr></tbody></table>The brightest Kapamilya stars and hosts are set to clash to bring good vibes and special performances, such as dance numbers, and singing showdowns, among others.<br /><br />The 2017 "Magpasikat Week" features first timers James Reid and Nadine Lustre (JaDine).<br /><br />As of press time, preparations are now in high gear for spectacular performances by Team Billy, Amy, and James; Team Vice, Jugs, and Teddy; Team Anne, Ryan, and Nadine; Team Vhong, Joey, and Mariel; and Team Jhong and Karylle.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><b>"Magpasikat 2017" Order of Performance and Results</b><br /><style type="text/css">.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;border-color:#ccc;}.tg td{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#fff;}.tg th{font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;padding:10px 5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;overflow:hidden;word-break:normal;border-color:#ccc;color:#333;background-color:#f0f0f0;}.tg .tg-4eph{background-color:#f9f9f9}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tg {width: auto !important;}.tg col {width: auto !important;}.tg-wrap {overflow-x: auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;}}</style><br /><div class="tg-wrap"><table class="tg"><tbody><tr>     <th class="tg-031e">Date/Group</th>     <th class="tg-031e">Team Leader</th>     <th class="tg-031e">Members</th>     <th class="tg-031e">Performance</th>     <th class="tg-031e">Results</th>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-4eph" rowspan="6">October 16 (Monday)</td>     <td class="tg-4eph" rowspan="6">Billy Crawford</td>     <td class="tg-4eph">Amy Perez</td>     <td class="tg-4eph" rowspan="6"></td>     <td class="tg-4eph" rowspan="6"></td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-031e">Jame Reid</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-4eph">Zeus Collins</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-031e">Paulo Angeles</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-4eph">Rayt Carreo</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-031e">Kamille Filoteo</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-4eph" rowspan="6">October 17 (Tuesday)</td>     <td class="tg-4eph" rowspan="6">Vice Ganda with Jugs Jugueta and Teddy Corpuz</td>     <td class="tg-4eph">Ronnie Alonte</td>     <td class="tg-4eph" rowspan="6"></td>     <td class="tg-4eph" rowspan="6"></td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-031e">Ryle Santiago</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-4eph">Luke Conde</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-031e">CK Kieron</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-4eph">Mica Javier</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-031e">Krissha Viaje</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-4eph" rowspan="8">October 18 (Wednesday)</td>     <td class="tg-4eph" rowspan="8">Anne Curtis</td>     <td class="tg-4eph">Nadine Lustre</td>     <td class="tg-4eph" rowspan="8"></td>     <td class="tg-4eph" rowspan="8"></td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-031e">Ryan Bang</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-4eph">Jameson Blake</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-031e">Jimboy Martin</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-4eph">Vitto Marquez</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-031e">Franco Hernandez</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-4eph">Chienna Filomeno</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-031e">Kelly Day</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-4eph" rowspan="8">October 19 (Thursday)</td>     <td class="tg-4eph" rowspan="8">Vhong Navarro</td>     <td class="tg-4eph">Joey Marquez</td>     <td class="tg-4eph" rowspan="8"></td>     <td class="tg-4eph" rowspan="8"></td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-031e">Mariel Rodriguez</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-4eph">Nikko Natividad</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-031e">Tom Doromal</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-4eph">Bugoy Carino</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-031e">Kid Yambaro</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-4eph">Erin Ocampo</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-031e">Hipolito</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-4eph" rowspan="6">October 20 (Friday)</td>     <td class="tg-4eph" rowspan="6">Karylle and Jhong Hilario</td>     <td class="tg-4eph">McCoy de Leon</td>     <td class="tg-4eph" rowspan="6"></td>     <td class="tg-4eph" rowspan="6"></td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-031e">Jon Lucas</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-4eph">Wilbert Ross</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-031e">Maru Delgado</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-4eph">Dawn Chang</td>   </tr><tr>     <td class="tg-031e">Mikee Agustin</td>   </tr></tbody></table></div><br />Last year, <a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/2016/10/its-showtime-anne-amy-joey-magpasikat-2016-champions.html" rel="nofollow">Anne Curtis's team</a> won the grand prize, winning P300,000 for their chosen charity.<br /><br />More entertaining and trending moments are sure to come viewers’ way as the brightest Kapamilya stars, who have joined the show before as guest hosts, join the battle in next week’s (October 9-14) unique version of “Magpasikat Week.”<br /><br />The program, meanwhile, will cap off a fun-filled month with a grand musical treat in “Tawag ng Tanghalan’s” Quarter 2 semifinals in the last week of October.<br /><br />The month-long anniversary celebration kicked off last Monday (Oct 2) as the program has given viewers a daily musical treat with world-class performances by the ABS-CBN’s finest singers.<br /><br /><i>Note: The Summit Express will update this page for "<a href="http://pinoybuzz.blogkorner.com/search/label/Magpasikat%20Week" rel="nofollow">Magpasikat 2017</a>" video of performances, highlights and results.</i></div>

It's Showtime 8th anniversary: “Magpasikat Week" 2017 performances, updates, results, winner

MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN's noontime show “It’s Showtime” celebrates it's 8th annivesary this October with the highly anticipate...

Joey de Leon draws flak for depression remark; Maine Mendoza earns praise for rebuttal

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines – Actor and TV host Joey de Leon drew the ire of many after it made offensive remarks about depression as a mental illness. He called it “gawa-gawa lang” or made up and that there is a big difference between how the rich and poor experience it.<br /><br />De Leon’s remarks went viral and he even trended # 1 on Twitter Philippines on Thursday night. People are calling it callous and ignorant. Several shared their experiences on how depression destroyed their or their loved ones lives. On the other hand, many applauded the phenomenal star Maine Mendoza for taking a stand and clarifying that depression is “no joke.”<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/AVvXsEgpxO4DaJ0iTRM0TWwoOVkREG8wSSz5dck8CZ5zcFiJQ0gqDCz3bdKA-nh1v14ewGpEecpgX8OCxGcX8cOtCtJtvx2lJpNmCGNMeOCmncIfpPQRCDGIaaXUQ_d8eaqOFQuTfyBKMRSjCtti/s1600/joey-de-leon-maine-mendoza.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt=" Joey de Leon draws flak for depression remark; Maine Mendoza earns praise for rebuttal" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="313" data-original-width="549" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpxO4DaJ0iTRM0TWwoOVkREG8wSSz5dck8CZ5zcFiJQ0gqDCz3bdKA-nh1v14ewGpEecpgX8OCxGcX8cOtCtJtvx2lJpNmCGNMeOCmncIfpPQRCDGIaaXUQ_d8eaqOFQuTfyBKMRSjCtti/s1600/joey-de-leon-maine-mendoza.JPG" title=" Joey de Leon draws flak for depression remark; Maine Mendoza earns praise for rebuttal" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Joey de Leon (left) slammed for offensive remarks about depression, calling it “gawa-gawa lang.” Screengrab from Twitter video/ DryedMangoez‏.</td></tr></tbody></table>Eat Bulaga has always been known for its adlibs and “on the spot” kind of humor. But, everyone was pretty shocked at a joke called out by one if its hosts, Joey de Leon. In Eat Bulaga’s segment, “Juan for all, all for Juan’, the hosts Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza had discovered that the contestant they were interviewing is suffering from depression.<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br />Maine commented,<i> “Hindi biro ‘yun ah, ‘yung depression.”</i> [Depression is not a joke]<br />She added, <i>“Hindi siya joke kasi maraming nakakaranas ng ganon, lalo na sa mga kabataan. Kaya dapat kapag may nakakaranas ng ganon, bigyan natin ng suporta.”</i> [It's not a joke because many people are experiencing it, especially the youth. So, if someone is depressed, we should support them.]<br /><br />Joey de Leon, who was in the studio listening to the interview, interrupted them and said, <i>“Hindi, huwag niyong suportahan, gawa-gawa lang niya ‘yun, pabayaan niyo…nagpapasosyal lang.” </i>[No, don’t support her. She just made it up. Let her be, she’s trying to be posh.]<br /><br />But de Leon didn’t stop there, he also added,<i> “Pag mayaman, depression. Pag mahirap, wala, wala ka nang pag-asa sa buhay.”</i> [When you’re rich, it’s called depression. When you’re poor, you are viewed as having no hope in life.]<br /><br />Watch video of the incident here.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">Here are Joey De Leon's disgusting and dangerous comments about depression on Eat Bulaga today + Maine Mendoza taking a stand. <a href="https://t.co/jo6STsIcvs" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/jo6STsIcvs</a></div>— DryedMangoez (@dryedmangoez) <a href="https://twitter.com/dryedmangoez/status/915838924160851970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">October 5, 2017</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />As De Leon is currently in hot water, netizens shared their opinions and even experiences with depression. They had called out the veteran host for his remarks, calling him ignorant and insensitive. Some got so offended that they even went as low as mentioning the alleged rape case of Joey de Leon and the suicide of Pepsi Paloma during the 80’s.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">I almost lost Nanay and my sister because they were clinically depressed. Ewan ko sayo, Joey de Leon. God bless na lang.</div>— Yayoi Kusama Sutra (@Cinephilliacy) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cinephilliacy/status/915934279070212096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">October 5, 2017</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">Tito Sotto on single parents "na-ano lang"<br />Joey De Leon to those suffering from depression "gawa gawa lang"<br /><br />Maturity doesn't come with age</div>— Papa C (@heeljoseph) <a href="https://twitter.com/heeljoseph/status/915931297188474880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">October 5, 2017</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">Me while listening to Joey de Leon's bs: <a href="https://t.co/NTdmTjilsm" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/NTdmTjilsm</a></div>— Yoshi mo 'to (@sleepingway) <a href="https://twitter.com/sleepingway/status/915904053401362432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">October 5, 2017</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">Joey de Leon, people suffering from depression may commit self-inflicted harm and even suicide. <br /><br />Remember, Pepsi Paloma?</div>— The Diliman Files (@kwentongupd) <a href="https://twitter.com/kwentongupd/status/915896322410004480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">October 5, 2017</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">Seven Filipinos commit suicide daily — that's one every 3.5 hours. Depression is a real mental health issue.<br /><br />It's only natural that Joey De Leon (<a href="https://twitter.com/angpoetniyo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">@AngPoetNiyo</a>) doesn't understand this, as one of the rapists who drove Pepsi Paloma to kill herself in 1985. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SuperficialGazette?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">#SuperficialGazette</a> <a href="https://t.co/v9cLoBLXrK" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/v9cLoBLXrK</a></div>— Superficial Gazette (@SuperficialGZT) <a href="https://twitter.com/SuperficialGZT/status/915902765968134144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">October 5, 2017</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />This isn’t the first time that Joey de Leon made controversial statements. Back in 2015, he and Sen. Tito Sotto have made it to international news such as the BBC. The two decided to dress up as Arabs in a halloween costume show where everyone was expected to wear something scary or outrageous. <br /><br />According to World Health Organization, clinical depression is a common mental health disorder. Statistics would show that a close to 300 million people all over the world are suffering from it. Depression prevents people from functioning productively and is also the leading cause of disability worldwide.<br /><br /><b>-- Sally, The Summit Express</b></div>

Joey de Leon draws flak for depression remark; Maine Mendoza earns praise for rebuttal

MANILA, Philippines – Actor and TV host Joey de Leon drew the ire of many after it made offensive remarks about depression as a mental illne...

Ariel Men Push for Gender Equality with #JuanWash

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines — In Filipino households, doing the laundry is traditionally seen as a woman’s sole responsibility. Thanks to the shift in people’s mindsets, aided by Ariel’s progressive #JuanWash campaign, that backwards thinking will soon be a thing of the past.<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/AVvXsEgGS_VvvfTfcf0b4b9NQ5oGm3q3TP6F5zDViTgnsOSplYG4qUBNJ3pkBVk-G-7Ywu3-ywYJt6nDRODyEO42MmwnYiK_l1OeOixv-Y_09Q6JDVRHrfZvK9QNXI6oeVvtSL5b67RNadsr48IL/s1600/Ariel+%2523JuanWash-bianca-john-prats.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Proud wives to Juan Washers: Isabel Oli-Prats and Bianca Gonzalez-Intal" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGS_VvvfTfcf0b4b9NQ5oGm3q3TP6F5zDViTgnsOSplYG4qUBNJ3pkBVk-G-7Ywu3-ywYJt6nDRODyEO42MmwnYiK_l1OeOixv-Y_09Q6JDVRHrfZvK9QNXI6oeVvtSL5b67RNadsr48IL/s1600/Ariel+%2523JuanWash-bianca-john-prats.jpg" title="Proud wives to Juan Washers: Isabel Oli-Prats and Bianca Gonzalez-Intal" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Proud wives to Juan Washers: Isabel Oli-Prats and Bianca Gonzalez-Intal introduce the celebrity Ariel Men at the first ever Ariel Men #JuanWash Bash.</td></tr></tbody></table>Recognizing that chores can be done by anyone, <b>Ariel</b> rolled out the <b>#JuanWash campaign</b> which is targeted towards men. Its goal is straightforward and goes right into the heart of the matter – to get men to do their share of laundry duties, one wash at a time. For Ariel men, this goes beyond simply doing the laundry, as it also shows their support to their wives, and moulds their children into understanding the equal role of men and women in doing the household chores.<br /><br />As the first detergent to invite men to do their part of the housework, Ariel assembled several celebrity #JuanWash ambassadors. Among them is professional basketball player <b>JC Intal</b>, supported by his wife <b>Bianca Gonzalez-Intal</b>, as well as actor <b>John Prats</b>, supported by his wife <b>Isabel Oli-Prats. </b><br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>“The new Ariel Man is more confident and more responsible when it comes to raising his family”, explains JC Intal. More and more Juan Washers all over the country are rising up to do their share of the laundry duties, and it’s a call to arms that expresses what it means to be the modern man of the house. “Ang Ariel Man ay makabago at progresibo. Ang totoong macho ay tumutulong sa mga gawaing bahay to serve as good male role models for the kids,” adds John Prats. </i></blockquote><br />Local personalities <b>Kean Cipriano, James Deakin, Ali Khatibi, Marco Alcaraz, Sam Ajdani, and Anton Del Rosario</b> are also active #JuanWash supporters. These Juan Washers use Ariel Power Gel which makes superior cleaning effortless so they can easily help out at 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/AVvXsEi2EIvMS42QQ95b0C60ifAhC40SbHhxvqPplrMmBBwAx-hbfYYlK6l_bTOuBEPI0IT9A2oHc8TZxsmpFFnYxx7A7bNkkU96mPVFT5hxOmTbH452A0RjBGmKrWhLoXd-wDvvcl2QNjDOHdjZ/s1600/ariel-men-sam-adjani-anton-del-rosario-kean-cipriano.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Anton del Rosario, Kean Cipriano and Sam Adjani" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="515" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2EIvMS42QQ95b0C60ifAhC40SbHhxvqPplrMmBBwAx-hbfYYlK6l_bTOuBEPI0IT9A2oHc8TZxsmpFFnYxx7A7bNkkU96mPVFT5hxOmTbH452A0RjBGmKrWhLoXd-wDvvcl2QNjDOHdjZ/s1600/ariel-men-sam-adjani-anton-del-rosario-kean-cipriano.jpg" title="Anton del Rosario, Kean Cipriano and Sam Adjani" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L-R: Anton del Rosario, Kean Cipriano and Sam Adjani</td></tr></tbody></table><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;"><img alt="Ali Khatibi, Marco Alcaraz and James Deakin" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="475" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisKuU1mSN3Qrv98W0x5OpOARpWC_KKpCx0wHhnOgXUhp1eGvgRAEYiGEgo30tlcQvXr9U3RG2fS8ePUVoLH5JA-tX3Uzu8c4veI709iMJ4d4I9fja7AZQ6BbdwPN_mTQqDCWhMAOp8nnGv/s1600/ariel-men-ali-kathibi-marco-alcaraz-james-deakin.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Ali Khatibi, Marco Alcaraz and James Deakin" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">L-R:  Ali Khatibi, Marco Alcaraz and James Deakin</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisKuU1mSN3Qrv98W0x5OpOARpWC_KKpCx0wHhnOgXUhp1eGvgRAEYiGEgo30tlcQvXr9U3RG2fS8ePUVoLH5JA-tX3Uzu8c4veI709iMJ4d4I9fja7AZQ6BbdwPN_mTQqDCWhMAOp8nnGv/s1600/ariel-men-ali-kathibi-marco-alcaraz-james-deakin.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisKuU1mSN3Qrv98W0x5OpOARpWC_KKpCx0wHhnOgXUhp1eGvgRAEYiGEgo30tlcQvXr9U3RG2fS8ePUVoLH5JA-tX3Uzu8c4veI709iMJ4d4I9fja7AZQ6BbdwPN_mTQqDCWhMAOp8nnGv/s1600/ariel-men-ali-kathibi-marco-alcaraz-james-deakin.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />Launched online last September 1, 2017, the #JuanWash campaign not only celebrated those men who have done their part of laundry duties, but also dedicated Fridays as #JuanWash days. Considering that most Filipino households do their laundry twice a week, getting men to do the laundry once a week means doing their equal share of the load. By getting men to do the laundry at least once a week, Ariel hopes to transform them into laundry experts with the help from Ariel Power Gel that’s especially formulated for better stain removal with just one wash.<br /><br />In partnership with Eat Bulaga, Ariel also scoured through many different barangays in Metro Manila to find Juan Washers every Friday. This put the spotlight on individual Juan Washers, and showcased how valuable their role is in further pushing gender equality in the family and in the community. In so doing, Ariel Men all over the Philippines were able to collect 10,000 laundry hours in just one month, which represents the number of hours freed up for the women in their lives.<br /><br />To celebrate this feat, Ariel handed over the 10,000 laundry hours to the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), represented by their Chief of Corporate Affairs and Information Resource Management Division, Ms. Honey Castro, as a symbolic gift to women, while emphasizing Ariel’s support for gender equality in the household. This aims to inspire and encourage more men to do their share of the load.<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/AVvXsEjoTNtidzQ-1tudXqCeB8p5c9rsa_rkzk6XY3RmKv6uWm2AHOh53u308Y6totCJJjZ7O1R3rSZ4wqVucWVGqMhmFaGHbqvfetzrMIVIxly3_6ZuSKOQYip2WZMzo8Qf6cc9hnz-3BLHDybh/s1600/Ariel+%2523JuanWash.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ceremonial Handover of 10,000 laundry hours to PCW" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoTNtidzQ-1tudXqCeB8p5c9rsa_rkzk6XY3RmKv6uWm2AHOh53u308Y6totCJJjZ7O1R3rSZ4wqVucWVGqMhmFaGHbqvfetzrMIVIxly3_6ZuSKOQYip2WZMzo8Qf6cc9hnz-3BLHDybh/s1600/Ariel+%2523JuanWash.jpg" title="Ceremonial Handover of 10,000 laundry hours to PCW" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ceremonial Handover of 10,000 laundry hours to Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) in support of women empowerment and gender equality in the Household. L-R (front): Lester Estrada, country marketing director for P&G Philippines; Honey Castro, TESDA Women’s Center’s chief of corporate affairs and Information Resource Management Division; JC Intal; Bianca Gonzalez-Intal; Sam Ajdani.</td></tr></tbody></table>Ariel’s #JuanWash campaign comes at a crucial time for Filipino families, whose lifestyles continue to evolve, especially with the rise in dual-income homes and an increasingly progressive cultural landscape that puts equal value in the time of women and men. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), formerly known as the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB), Filipino men are getting more involved in household work, with men allotting an average of 5 hours working on chores in the year 2000 compared to the average of 1.87 hours in 1979. The trend is expected to continue to increase as traditional gender roles shift.<br /><br />The #JuanWash campaign supports P&G’s #WeSeeEqual global advocacy, and forms part of Ariel Philippines’ #AhonPinay movement which continues to push the boundaries on gender equality and women empowerment. To date, Ariel has an ongoing partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to provide women with training in commonly male-dominated fields. These trainings are envisioned to give these women more equal job opportunities in these fields.</div>

Ariel Men Push for Gender Equality with #JuanWash

MANILA, Philippines — In Filipino households, doing the laundry is traditionally seen as a woman’s sole responsibility. Thanks to the shift ...

Tired of waiting for Mr. Right? These 5 women decided to marry themselves instead

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">In a time when Mr. Right seems impossible to find, women all over the world are finding that being alone doesn’t mean being lonely. A trend that is sweeping among women is called, sologamy, where women decide to marry themselves. Women dress up, invite their friends and families to a party where they celebrate a non-binding “wedding” to themselves. Women call these ceremonies as “liberating” and independence from men and society’s views on marriage. On the other hand, others have called these narcissistic and nonsense.<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/AVvXsEjLeQ_3zpIEzkNlszOrURvxmRQ0NIQhBRElZEje4SbcW5XSKGkRbatmmjXv-U3fKbdWUdX8yskTq0y3gYpSzJs4Ug5al9ghx_Wc42zTMdtNRFh_N2pz5OplKIq-GQjQDInaH6565h6pBjXZ/s1600/wedding-dresses-1486260_960_720+from+pixabay.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="woman marry herself sologamy" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLeQ_3zpIEzkNlszOrURvxmRQ0NIQhBRElZEje4SbcW5XSKGkRbatmmjXv-U3fKbdWUdX8yskTq0y3gYpSzJs4Ug5al9ghx_Wc42zTMdtNRFh_N2pz5OplKIq-GQjQDInaH6565h6pBjXZ/s1600/wedding-dresses-1486260_960_720+from+pixabay.jpg" title="woman marry herself sologamy" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: pixabay</td></tr></tbody></table>These women all over the world are happily saying “I do” to themselves.<br /><br /><b>1. Laura Mesi of Italy</b> - Laura is a 40-year-old personal trainer who got tired of people asking her why she’s single. So, she donned a white gown, had a 3-tier white cake, had bridesmaids and around 70 of her friends and family to celebrate her “wedding” with herself. She said, “I firmly believe that each of us must first of all love ourselves. “You can have a fairy tale even without the prince."<br /><div id="unruly-unit"></div><br /><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="7" 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; 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/BZZ6_uMjMdW/" 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">Il mio mini-show...una delle sorprese per i miei ospiti! #sposasingle #sposi #weddinggirls #weddingdress #nozze #lauramesi #felicità #felicidade #fitnessgirl #love #instafollow #girl #follow #girlsfitness #sexy #lauramesisposasingle #ilmiomatrimoniosingle #invitati #ospiti #emozioni #favola #iniziodiunafavola</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 post shared by Laura Mesi (@lauramesi) on <time datetime="2017-09-24T01:17:37+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Sep 23, 2017 at 6:17pm PDT</time></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></center><br /><b>2. Linda Baker of US</b> - This was way back in 1993, Linda was also 40 years old when she decided that she marry herself. Linda shared, “It’s about doing things for yourself and not waiting around for someone else to make it happen.”<br /><br /><b>3. Lynne Gollogy from US</b> - On her 40th birthday, she decided to have an all-white wedding for herself. She even booked a honeymoon alone at Rome. Lynne said, “You know, I've had a lot of potentials in the past, but I'm not just going to settle for anyone just so I fit into today's society.”<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/AVvXsEhNgxd5OJsQGL4BbxrVp5UoDpIhRLzqbDn2w2ueodIOi_0BRcoNIkHKQO4HB1EYg4p4eWXn0BHxIP3ky0x_RWsurWKiQ3CandmSeZTkgByDrcF7HoxOyhHc9eX43UOamRNg4ZhYrOHb0guJ/s1600/lynne+from+the+sun.png" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Lynne Gollogy from US" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="486" data-original-width="419" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNgxd5OJsQGL4BbxrVp5UoDpIhRLzqbDn2w2ueodIOi_0BRcoNIkHKQO4HB1EYg4p4eWXn0BHxIP3ky0x_RWsurWKiQ3CandmSeZTkgByDrcF7HoxOyhHc9eX43UOamRNg4ZhYrOHb0guJ/s1600/lynne+from+the+sun.png" title="Lynne Gollogy from US" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: The Sun</td></tr></tbody></table><b>4. Jennifer Hoes of Netherlands</b> - Back in 2003, Jennifer married herself at the age of 30. She was an artist back then and became a tabloid star when she wore a wedding gown full of 200 latex copies of her nipples. She also shared that she had the best wedding night because she had a sound sleep by herself.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">The story of Jennifer Hoes, who married herself on her 30th birthday - 10 min on Aeon Video: <a href="http://t.co/e0wLEKkT5o" rel="nofollow">http://t.co/e0wLEKkT5o</a> <a href="http://t.co/PRdoztIgDw" rel="nofollow">pic.twitter.com/PRdoztIgDw</a></div>— Aeon (@aeonmag) <a href="https://twitter.com/aeonmag/status/521775056180228096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow">October 13, 2014</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><b>5. Erika Anderson of US</b> - Erika was 37 years old when she made a vow with herself in Brooklyn, New York. Erika is a proud sologamist who said, “I would describe it as women saying yes to themselves. It means that we are enough, even if we are not partnered with someone else.”<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/AVvXsEiARqBFA3U_by4cIfaKl5Pm3TTXWa54xPY9gDLI1apAG-8WCG77bF2ffKzSPVzaXXYrsrilUe3-s52b-dFIJHpJSvlL1DGpZwoFIlMf3HjSHctO0wtk3O09JTT7PMPFZRob0lteqYy87Htv/s1600/erika.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Erika Anderson of US" border="0" class="img" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="531" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiARqBFA3U_by4cIfaKl5Pm3TTXWa54xPY9gDLI1apAG-8WCG77bF2ffKzSPVzaXXYrsrilUe3-s52b-dFIJHpJSvlL1DGpZwoFIlMf3HjSHctO0wtk3O09JTT7PMPFZRob0lteqYy87Htv/s1600/erika.jpg" title="Erika Anderson of US" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: wusa9</td></tr></tbody></table>Again, these self-marriages are not legally binding. So, these women are still free to get married with someone if the time comes.<br /><br />Do you agree that this trend is a celebration of self-love or is this being a bit selfish?</div>

Tired of waiting for Mr. Right? These 5 women decided to marry themselves instead

In a time when Mr. Right seems impossible to find, women all over the world are finding that being alone doesn’t mean being lonely. A trend ...