The October 2013 Bar examinations started at the University of Santo Tomas on Sunday, October 6. It will be a four Sunday examinations for a total of 5,593 law graduates.
Reports say that examinees came as far as Mindanao, Iloilo and Isabela to take the annual Bar exams. This years examinations is the 112th Bar exams.
Examinees took the Political Law exam in the morning and Labor Law exam in the afternoon.
Manila Police District provided a tight security and deployed 250 cops within the perimeter of the university.
Police Chief Superintendent Isagani Ganabe explained that "Ang binabantayan namin talaga dito yung last day dahil sa mga welcomers, pero ganun din ang first day."
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October 7, 2013
September 15, 2013
NU wins 2013 UAAP Cheerdance Competition (Video)
NU dethroned the University of the Philippines (UP) who was relegated to first runner-up.
Arabian is NU's theme for their winning performance.
De La Salle University (DLSU) is the second runner-up of the 76th Season UAAP Cheerdance Competition.
The winning cheerdance groups won cash and gadgets from Samsung.
Below is the complete winning teams with their scores and cash winnings.
Champion - National University 690pts - P340,000
1st Runner-up - University of the Philippines - 602pts - P200,000
2nd Runner-up - De La Salle University - P140,000
UP was the UAAP Cheerdance Champions during the last three years.
See NU's winning performance in the following ABS-CBN Youtube video.
PAGASA Weather Forecast, September 15, 2013
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| PAGASA Weather Forecast: Satellite image shows monsoon. Image credit: PAGASA |
The latest PAGASA weather update for Sunday, September 15, 2013 indicates that a monsoon will affect the Northern part of Luzon.
At 4:20 a.m., PAGASA issued a thunderstorm warning over Cebu specifically in the areas of Toledo and Pinamungahan. The thunderstorm advisory was later terminated around 5 a.m.
PAGASA is advising everyone to be alert and take precautionary measures against heavy rains, strong winds, lightning and possible flashfloods within the day.
As of posting, PAGASA said that there is no tropical cyclone existing within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
Watch out for more weather updates on this website once PAGASA issued their official bulletin.
September 14, 2013
Zamboanga Crisis Update: MNLF constricted to small area
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| Zamboanga crisis has been contained in a smaller area. Several MNLF rebels has been captured by the Philippine government troops. |
Gun fight between government troops and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) is ongoing but it is now limited in the area of Sta. Barbara, Sta. Catalina, and a part of Talon-Talon.
Roxas explained that the constriction of the crisis "indicate the extent of the operations, so it’s not just contained. Contained is to cordon and sort of not make it spread. From contained it evolved into ‘constrict,’ which is to reduce the operating space of the MNLF and now it is into ‘clear.’
As of posting, 35 MNLF rebels were captured due to the intensified military operations.
According to Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala, spokesperson for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, they are still in pursuit of about 100 MNLF rebels in the area.
Roxas has assured Zamboanga residents, affected by the crisis, that there will be enough supply of rice.
September 8, 2013
PAGASA Weather Forecast: No Suspension of Classes Yet for September 9, 2013
Are you waiting for any class suspension for Monday, September 9, 2013? As of posting, despite scattered rainshowers throughout the day, no suspension or no declaration of no classes has been issued by any local or national government agencies that include CHED, DepEd and NDRRMC.
Based on the latest Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather forecast, the rains being experienced in the country is brought about by a Low Pressure Area (LPA).
PAGASA weather bulletin issued at 5 p.m. today, indicated that the LPA was spotted in the area of Catarman, Northern Samar currently combined with the Inter-tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) across Palawan, Visayas and Mindanao.
As of this writing, no tropical cyclone exists within the Philippine Area of Responsibility, according to PAGASA.
Below is PAGASA's complete weather forecast valid until 5 p.m. tomorrow.
CALABARZON and the provinces of Mindoro and Marinduque will experience cloudy skies with moderate to occasionally heavy rains and thunderstorms which may trigger flashfloods and landslides. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms.
Moderate to occasionally strong winds blowing from the northeast will prevail over extreme Northern Luzon and its coastal waters will be moderate to occasionally rough. Light to moderate winds coming from the Northeast to North will prevail over the rest of Luzon and from the Southwest to South over the rest of the country with slight to moderate seas.
August 29, 2013
No Classes August 30 2013: Batangas Suspension of Classes Declared
No classes
The Provincial Government of Batangas, in consultation with the different schools, colleges and universities in Batangas City, said that the President or Head of each academic institution has the discretion whether or not to suspend classes tomorrow.
Meanwhile, it will be business as usual for the banking sector and employees of other work place.
Provincial and City Governments of Batangas will be closed tomorrow except for key offices related to Peace and Order, Traffic Management, Health, Social Welfare and Disaster Management and Risk Reduction.
Below are some of the schools who already announced the suspension of classes tomorrow, Friday, August 30, 2013.
- Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas
- Batangas State University
- University of Batangas
- De La Salle Lipa
Napoles Surrenders to PNoy in Malacañang
Napoles Surrenders
Credit: PNP
Napoles was being hunted down by the NBI due to a warrant of arrest due to a serious illegal detention case filed against her by Benhur Luy. She was also under investigation due to allegations that she masterminded a P10 billion pork barrel scam.
Malacañang officials explained that Napoles "voluntarily surrendered." In defense of her surrender to PNoy, Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said that, "It is not the first time that fugitives surrendered to the President." Lacierda further explained that Napoles surrendered to the President "because her family has issues with the National Bureau of Investigation."
According to Lacierda, the delivery of Napoles to Malacañang "is part of the voluntary surrender that they requested. We wanted to make sure that she is safe rather than if you don't do anything, if you don't take up this lead, what will you say. Hindi na natin nahuli. So we are doing our best to bring us closer to the truth."
Justice Secretary Leila de Lima and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Nonnatus Rojas told reporters that they may have been left out of the Napoles surrender because it may have been part of conditions from the Napoles camp for her voluntary surrender.
Napoles is currently detained at Camp Crame and is set to be transferred to Makati City Jail on Thursday afternoon.
August 25, 2013
Typhoon Nando: PAGASA Weather Forecast Rainy National Heroes' Day 2013
Typhoon Nando
Credit: PAGASA Weather Forecast
According to the latest PAGASA weather forecast issued at 5:00 p.m. today, August 25, 2013 indicated that Typhoon Nando was spotted at 250 km East of Borongan City.
Typhoon Nando has turned into a tropical depression on Sunday with moving North to Northwest at 13 kph with maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center.
PAGASA weather bulletin forecast Typhoon Nando to bring heavy rainshowers in Eastern Visayas and Bicol Region.
Residents in affected areas are advised to be alert on flash floods and landslides.
Light to moderate rainshowers is expected to be experienced in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA and the rest of Visayas and Mindanao.
The next PAGASA weather bulletin to be issued on Monday, August 26, 2013 at 5:00 a.m. will be posted on this site.
August 20, 2013
No Classes, No Work in Manila August 20, 2013
Credit: NewsTrendsPH
Due to continued rains that resulted in heavy flooding in many areas, authorities took the cue from DOST in declaring no work and no classes in the entire National Capital Region.
PAGASA meanwhile has raised the rainfall alert level from Yellow to Orange.
According to DOST, torrential rain showers was recorded at an intensity of over 30 mm/hr in the Bicutan area.
Knee deep up to neck level flood is being experienced along Sucat road in Paranaque.
For more information about the latest weather conditions, you may visit the Project NOAH website.
This site will post the latest bulletin from PAGASA once they are made available by the weather agency.
Check out the list of areas and schools who already declared suspension of classes and office work.
August 19, 2013
Anne Curtis Sexy Primadonna Ads Photos
Credit: Primadonna Facebook Page
The 28-year-old actress poses on the ad campaign with her legs on full display.
At first glance, it seems that Curtis was not wearing any underwear while seating on a wooden box.
The latest Curtis ad campaign picture is similar to her equally controversial February "Diamonds" performance.
This time around, the MTRCB may again be taking a second look on Curtis' seemingly "provocative outfit."
On her Twitter account, Curtis said that her Primadonna stylist was Pam Quinones. Her make-up artist was Robbie Pinera, hair stylist is Raymond Santiago and she was photographed by BJ Pascual.
Curtis latest Primadonna Ad is reportedly part of the brand's 2013 Pre-Holiday campaign.
Suspension of Classes for August 20, 2013 Due to Typhoon Maring #walangpasok
Credit: NewsTrendsPH
Below are the areas and schools who already made an announcement class suspensions or no classes on Tuesday, August 20.
ANNOUNCEMENT MADE BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS
ALL LEVELS
- Las Piñas
- Parañaque
- Cavite (entire province)
- Sta. Rosa, Laguna
- San Pedro, Laguna
- Dagupan
- Bataan
- Pateros
- Makati
- Manila
- Muntinlupa
- San Juan
- Taguig
PRESCHOOL-HIGH SCHOOL
- Mandaluyong
- Marikina
- Navotas
- Pasay
- Valenzuela
- Angono, Rizal
- Batangas (Elementary and High School)
DECLARED BY UNIVERSITIES
- Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Maragondon, Sta. Rosa, San Pedro, Parañaque, Bataan)
- San Pedro College of Business Administration
- University of Perpetual Help System DALTA - Las Piñas, Molino, Calamba
- Colegio de San Juan de Letran Bataan
Philippine Ship Collision 2013 Update: Sunken Shipwreck Causes Oil Spill
MANILA, Philippines - A ship collision in the Philippines has already claimed the lives of about 55 passengers as of 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2013, according to Coast Guard spokesperson Arman Marillo.
With several PH areas submerged in floods due to overnight rains brought about by Typhoon Maring, search and rescue operations by the Philippine Coast Guard was suspended due to continued weather disturbance.
As of posting over 60 people are still missing and about 750 passengers were already rescued.
Last Friday night, passenger ship MV St. Thomas Aquinas collided with cargo vessel Sulpicio Express 7 off the Lawis Ledge in Talisay City, Cebu.
The passenger vessel sank and has caused an oil spill in the area.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the incident.
With several PH areas submerged in floods due to overnight rains brought about by Typhoon Maring, search and rescue operations by the Philippine Coast Guard was suspended due to continued weather disturbance.
As of posting over 60 people are still missing and about 750 passengers were already rescued.
Last Friday night, passenger ship MV St. Thomas Aquinas collided with cargo vessel Sulpicio Express 7 off the Lawis Ledge in Talisay City, Cebu.
The passenger vessel sank and has caused an oil spill in the area.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the incident.
8-foot Snake Found in Tondo, Manila
MANILA, Philippines - A snake measuring about 8-foot long was found in Tondo, Manila during the height of Typhoon Maring.
Residents in the area reportedly discovered the giant snake floating in the flood.
The presence of snakes in flooded areas has become a common thing around the world. Burmese pythons were seen recently during floods in Canada and US.
More updates on this 8-foot snake will be posted on this once they become available.
Residents in the area reportedly discovered the giant snake floating in the flood.
The presence of snakes in flooded areas has become a common thing around the world. Burmese pythons were seen recently during floods in Canada and US.
More updates on this 8-foot snake will be posted on this once they become available.
August 12, 2013
Typhoon Labuyo August 12, 2013 Update and Latest PAGASA Weather Forecast
Credit: PAGASA weather forecast
According to the PAGASA weather bulletin, Typhoon Labuyo is moving west northwest at 19 kph with maximum sustained winds of 140 kph near the center and gustiness reaching 170 kph.
PAGASA forecast Typhoon Labuyo to be at 360 km West of Sinait, Ilocos Sur or outside the Philippine area of responsibility on Tuesday morning.
As of posting, public warning storm signals are still in effect in the following areas.
Signal #1
- Rest of Cagayan
- Apayao
- Rest of Ilocos Norte
- Babuyan Group
- Calayan Group
- Pampanga
- Bulacan
- Bataan
- Rizal
- Northern Quezon
- Polillo Island
- Metro Manila
Signal #2
- Isabela
- Aurora
- Southern Cagayan
- Kalinga
- Abra
- Southern Ilocos Norte
- Zambales
- Tarlac
- Nueva Ecija
Signal #3
- Quirino
- Nueva Vizcaya
- Ifugao
- Mt. Province
- Ilocos Sur
- Benguet
- La Union
- Pangasinan
Check this website for more updates as they are made available by PAGASA.
August 11, 2013
Class Suspensions on August 12, 2013 Due to Typhoon Labuyo
Credit: PAGASA
In anticipation of more rains, local government units has announced earlier today that classes are suspended on Monday. Below are the cities and municipalities who already made a declaration of no classes.
- City of Manila (public and private; preschool and elementary)
- Mandaluyong City (public and private; preschool to high school)
- Makati City (public and private; preschool to high school)
- San Juan (public and private; all levels)
- Pateros (public and private; all levels)
- Tagaytay (public and private; preschool and elementary)
- Angeles, Pampanga (public and private; preschool to high school)
- San Mateo, Rizal (public and private; all levels)
- Las Pinas (public and private; elementary to high school)
- Malabon (public and private; preschool)
- Caloocan (public and private; elementary)
- Muntinlupa (public and private; elementary and high school)
- Dagupan (public and private; elementary and high school)
- Cainta (public and private; preschool, elementary and high school)
- Taguig (public and private; preschool and elementary)
- Navotas (public; elementary and high school)
- Pasig (public and private; elementary and high school)
- Pasay (public and private; elementary and high school)
- Quezon City (public and private; all levels)
- Marikina (public and private; pre-school to high school)
- Laguna province (public and private; all levels)
- Cavite province (public and private; preschool to high school)
According to PAGASA,
At 4:00 p.m. today, the eye of Typhoon "LABUYO" was located based on available data 130 km North of Virac, Catanduanes or 220 km Southeast of Casiguran, Aurora (15.3°N, 124.3°E) with maximum sustained winds of 165 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 200 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 19 kph.
Based on a DZMM radio report, public storm warning signal was raised by PAGASA in the following areas:
Signal number 1:
Metro Manila,Albay, Sorsogon, the rest of Quezon, Laguna, Calayan and Babuyan Group of Islands, Ilocos Norte, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, and Batangas.
Signal number 2:
Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Rizal, Northern Quezon, Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Sur, Abra, Apayao, Kalinga and Cagayan
Signal number 3:
Aurora, Nueva Viscaya, Mt. Province, Polilio Island, Quirino, Benguet, Ifugao, Nueva Ecija and Isabela
August 1, 2013
August 9 holiday declared through Proclamation no. 629
Credit: www.gov.ph
The declaration of holiday is reportedly contained in PROCLAMATION NO. 629 series of 2013. Other upcoming holidays in the month of August include August 26, National Heroes Day and August 21, Ninoy Aquino Day.
Below is the complete transcript of the declaration of August 9, 2013 as a regular holiday in the entire Philippines.
MALACAÑAN PALACEMANILABY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINESPROCLAMATION NO. 629DECLARING FRIDAY, 9 AUGUST 2013, AS A REGULAR HOLIDAY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY IN OBSERVANCE OF EID’L FITR (FEAST OF RAMADHAN)WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9177 declared Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan) as a regular holiday throughout the country;
WHEREAS, Eid’l Fitr is celebrated by the Muslim World for three (3) days after the end of the month of fasting;
WHEREAS, to promote cultural understanding and integration, the entire Filipino nation should have the full opportunity to join their Muslim brothers and sisters in the observance and celebration of Eid’l Fitr;and
WHEREAS, in order to bring the religious and cultural significance of the Eid’l Fitr to the fore of national consciousness, it is necessary to declare Friday, 9 August 2013, as a regular holiday throughout the country.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BENIGNO S. AQUINO III, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare Friday, 9 August 2013, as a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan). The Eid’l Fitr Prayer shall be performed depending on the result of the moon-sighting activity on 7 August 2013.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.
Done in the City of Manila, this 1st day of August, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Thirteen.
(Sgd.) BENIGNO S. AQUINO IIIBy the President:
(Sgd.) PAQUITO N. OCHOA, JR.Executive Secretary
July 29, 2013
Suspension of Classes July 29 2013: List of No Classes in Manila Schools
Below the is the list of schools who suspended their classes on Monday. The list will be updated as the school administrators make their announcements.
- San Sebastian College Manila (preschool)
- La Consolacion Manila
More weather updates will be posted on this website once they are made available by the Philippines weather bureau.
July 8, 2013
Typhoon Huaning: PAGASA Weather Forecast Says Tropical Storm to Enter PAR Tuesday or Wednesday
Credit: PAGASA
PAGASA told DZMM anchor Noli de Castro that the tropical storm is still over 500 km from the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
When the new weather disturbance enters PAR, it will be named Typhoon Huaning. PAGASA expects the Tropical Storm Huaning to affect the country by Tuesday or Wednesday.
More updates on Bagyong Huaning will be posted on this website once they are made available by PAGASA.
The latest weather forecast from PAGASA as of 5 a.m. today indicates that an intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) is affecting the areas of Palawan and Mindanao.
Other areas that will experience cloudy skies with light to moderate rainshowers and thunderstorms includes Ilocos Region, MIMAROPA, and Western Visayas.
Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy accompanied with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.
June 19, 2013
Philippines Earthquake June 19, 2013: Makati, Manila, Quezon City Shaken by Quake
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake was felt in several Philippine cities on Wednesday night, June 19.
The tectonic quake was reportedly felt in the areas of Makati, Metro Manila, Quezon City. Nearby provinces were also shaken that include Laguna and Rizal.
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that the epicenter of the quake, with a depth of 5 km, was located at 40km northeast of Polillo Island.
As of posting, no immediate reports of any damage to property or casualties related to the quake.
Twitter users has confirmed that the June 19 quake was felt in several areas. Below are the tweets provided through netizens through Rappler Twitter account.
The tectonic quake was reportedly felt in the areas of Makati, Metro Manila, Quezon City. Nearby provinces were also shaken that include Laguna and Rizal.
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that the epicenter of the quake, with a depth of 5 km, was located at 40km northeast of Polillo Island.
As of posting, no immediate reports of any damage to property or casualties related to the quake.
Twitter users has confirmed that the June 19 quake was felt in several areas. Below are the tweets provided through netizens through Rappler Twitter account.
May 28, 2013
CPA Board Exam Results May 2013: PRC Announces List of 1,553 Licensure Passers
May 2013 CPA Board Exam Results released by PRC.
Credit: PRC
According to the PRC, there were 1,553 examinees who passed the CPA Licensure Examination given by the Board of Accountancy in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo and Legazpi.
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