Schools that suspended classes today, July 30

The following are the local government units, schools, colleges, and universities that suspended classes on July 30, 2012, Monday due to bad weather and incessant rains.


LGUs

Metro Manila

• Quezon City (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• San Juan (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Navotas (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Mandaluyong (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Manila (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Pasay (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Valenzuela (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Caloocan (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Muntinlupa (all levels)
• Makati (all levels)
• Taguig (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Malabon (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Las Piñas (all levels)
• Marikina (all levels)
• Parañaque (all levels)
• Pasig (all levels)
• Pateros (morning classes - kinder to high school, both public and private)

Rizal

• Antipolo (all levels)
• Angono (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Cainta (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Tanay (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Morong (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Teresa (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Rodriguez (all levels)
• Taytay (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• San Mateo (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Binangonan (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Montalban (all levels)

Cavite

• Dasmariñas, Cavite (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Bacoor (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Carmona (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Kawit (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Rosario (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Tanza (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Noveleta (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Maragondon (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Ternate (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Naic (all levels)

Bulacan

• Obando, Bulacan (all levels)
• Malolos (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Marilao (kinder and elementary only)
• Meycauayan - Zamora ES
• Balagtas (kinder to high school, both public and private)

Zambales

• Olongapo City (kinder to high school, both public and private)

Laguna

• all schols (kinder to high school, both public and private)

Batangas

• Tuy (all levels)
• Talisay (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Balayan (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Taal (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Lian (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• San Pascual (kinder to high school, both public and private)
• Balete (kinder to high school, both public and private)

Schools

• Miriam College (CSC, Grade School, High School, SAID and MAE)
• New Era University (pre-school, elementary, and high-school)
• Malabon Elementary School
• Malabon National High School
• Ateneo de Manila University (prep, grade school, and high school levels)
• Taguig City University
• Arellano University (all campuses, all levels)
• Centro Escolar University (all campuses, all levels)
• Colegio de San Juan de Letran (all levels)
• De La Salle College of St. Benilde (all levels and office operations)
• De La Salle University (Taft, Makati, Ortigas extension campus, all levels)
• EARIST (all levels)
• Far Eastern University - Manila (all levels and office operations)
• Lyceum of the Philippines University, Manila & Cavite (all levels and office operations)
• Miriam College (all levels)
• National University (all levels)
• New Era University (preschool to high school)
• Our Lady of Fatima University (all campuses, all levels)
• Rizal Technological University (all levels)
• San Sebastian College - Recoletos (all levels)
• St. Paul University, Quezon City (all levels)
• St. Paul University, Manila (all levels)
• St. Scholastica's College, Manila (all levels)
• Technological Institute of the Philippines (all levels)
• University of Asia and the Pacific (all levels and office operations)
• University of the East, Manila & Caloocan (all levels)
• University of the Philippines, Manila (all levels and office operations)
• University of Santo Tomas - (all levels and office operations)
• University of Asia and the Pacific (work and classes)
• Emilio Aguinaldo College (all levels)
• Navotas Polytechnic College
• Forest Ridge Integrated School, Bulacan
• Samson College of Science and Technology
• Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Sta. Mesa, Taguig, San Juan, Parañaque, Commonwealth campuses)
• University of the Philippines - Manila
• Philippine Christian University
• San Beda College - Manila
• STI - Caloocan
• STI - Meycauayan
• College of the Holy Spirit - Manila
• Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
• Asia Pacific College
• De La Salle University - Dasmariñas
• Manila Typana Colleges, Pasay
• University of Perpetual Help
• Baliuag University (kinder to HS)
• Our Lady of Fatima University
• Philippine College of Criminology(work and classes)
• Global City Innovative College
• De La Salle - Araneta University
• University of the Philippines - Diliman (suspended from 8 am to 1pm. Classes to resume afterwards)
• FTI College Marikina
• St. Mary's College (work and classes)
• STI College - Recto
• STI College - Novaliches
• Taguig City University
• University of the Philippines - Los Baños (classes only)
• Philippine Normal University
• National University
• STI College - Quezon Avenue
• Polytechnic University of the Philippines

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PBA Governors Cup Finals: ROS winning without Paul Lee, is that surprising?

No Paul Lee? No Problem, at least for Game 3

I am not a Rain or Shine faithful, but I was cheering for Rain or Shine for the Finals of the Governors Cup because of Jonathan Uyloan, Ryan Arana and Paul Lee. Coming into Game 3 with a loss, I would always have in my mind Yeng Guiao's Post-Game Interview back in Game 2.

"We will not give any excuses, we will win this, with or without Paul Lee".

The performance of the "Angas ng Tondo" was far from what is expected from a rookie, He outplayed the expectations when he was not the top pick (he was 2nd to Jayvee Casio) and is now the leading contender for the Rookie of the Year Award. ROS opponents respect his ball-handing, play making and shooting skills that he attracts a lot of defenders whenever he has the ball. Now in the Finals for the first time in franchise history, ROS' best local player is down but they are never out and they proved it Friday by winning without Paul Lee, who was at the Coliseum with his shoulder wrapped in a sling.

With Paul Lee out of the action for possibly the entire series (though he mentioned it is on a day-to-day), ROS fans had seen more playing time and touches for Jeff Chan, Ryan Arana, Jireh Ibanes, TY Tang. Jireh came with a hot start with 10 points just in the first half while Chan, Arana and the rest of the ROS gunners hit their threes to eventually pull away in the Game 3. Their Best Import, Jamelle Cornley rose from having a poor game prior to Game 3 and prove their spectators wrong that he deserves the Best Import Award. The biggest difference of the last night's game to Game 2 was they were not standing, they were moving the ball and attacking the Llamados defense. There was a few sequences that Belga had the chance to drive at the basket. ROS players and Yeng Guiao proved that people should never downplay their chances. Now with ROS winning without Paul Lee, is that surprising?

NO, with Yeng Guiao's masterful coaching and the confidence he has been giving players, they stand a chance... and now they are 2 wins away from the championship.

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Battle of the Law Schools for the Next CJ: UP law grads dominate

Done with the JBC interview for Chief Justice, how much educational credentials does the nominees present? It turns out, UP Law grads dominate the list of CJ nominees and if Pres. Aquino will choose one from UP, it is a continued tradition of public service in the Judiciary from the highest level. 



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2012 PBA Season-Ending LEO Awards (Winners)

Every year, the Philippine Basketball Association gives recognition to players from all of the teams who have showed their in-game brilliance for the whole season. On Sunday, July 29, 2012, PBA would be awarding the 37th Season Winners in the LEO Awards which would be happening before the Game 4 of B-Meg vs. Rain or Shine (ROS currently leads 2-1)

This page would serve as an update of the winners, particularly who won the MVP plum.

Winners:

Most Valuable Player: Mark Caguioa (Ginebra Kings)

Mythical Voting: 2 GUARDS, 3 FORWARDS/CENTER position...

Mythical 1st Team: Mark Caguioa (Ginebra Kings), James Yap (B-Meg Llamados) , Gary David (Powerade Tigers), Arwind Santos (Petron Blaze Boosters), Ranidel De Ocampo (Talk and Text Tropang Texters)

Mythical 2nd Team: Jason Castro (Talk and Text Tropang Texters), Paul Lee (Rain or Shine Elasto Painters), Jeff Chan (Rain or Shine Elasto Painters), Sonny Thoss (Alaska Aces), Kelly Williams (Talk and Text Tropang Texters)

Rookie of the Year: Paul Lee (Rain or Shine Elasto Painters)

Most Improved Player: Jeff Chan (Rain or Shine Elasto Painters)

All Defensive Team: Marc Pingris (B-Meg Derby Ace Llamados), Doug Kramer (Barako Bull Energy), Arwind Santos (Petron Blaze Boosters), Jireh Ibanes (Rain or Shine Elasto Painters), Ryan Reyes (Talk and Text Tropang Texters)

Sportmanship Award: Jayvee Casio (Powerade Tigers)

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WWE's Rey Mysterio Meet and Greet Schedule, Watch PBA Finals

WWE Superstar 619 himself, Rey Mysterio would be having a Meet and Greet Event at the Farmers Plaza on Friday, July 27, 2012 followed by him watching the Game 3 of the B-Meg Derby Ace Llamados versus Rain or Shine Elasto Painters and an AKTV Center Appearance at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Mysterio would also be picking winners in the AKTV's mask design contest where they take Mysterio’s iconic lucha libre mascara.

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Update: Caguioa Back-to-Back BPC, Cornley named Best Import

Caguioa is back-to-back Best Player of the Conference while Jamelle Cornley withstood competition as the season-ending conference awards were given before the Game 2 of B-Meg versus Rain or Shine Finals.

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NBI OIC named permanent director

NBI OIC Nonnatus Caesar Rojas has been named the permanent director of the agency, replacing former NBI Director Magtanggol Gatdula who was sacked by President Noynoy Aquino after the former’s link to the kidnapping and extortion of Noriyo Ohara, a Japanese illegal alien.

Before going to the NBI, Rojas had served as regional chief prosecutor in the Ilocos Region and leader of the Association of Regional Prosecutors of the Philippines.

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Miss World 2012: Queenierich Rehman Update

Queenierich Rehman, Miss World Philippines need your support: HIT LIKE!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Miss-World-Philippines/432199386812477?ref=ts

Queenie is now part of the quarterfinalists for Top Model and is now part of the semifinalist for the Talent Competition. Can Queenie be the first beat-boxing Miss World?

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The 4 titles of Mutya ng Pilipinas 2012

After Binibining Pilipinas, Miss Philippines - Earth and Miss World Philippines comes Mutya ng Pilipinas 2012. This year, the pageant has 30 contestants vying for 4 titles: Miss Asia Pacific International, Miss Tourism International (Malaysia Edition), Miss Tourism Queen of the Year and Miss Intercontinental. No title familiar? Here is a piece of history to introduce each crown for this year's Mutya.

Miss Asia Pacific International is a comebacking title from the Miss Asia Pacific Quest. For the country it was last won by Michelle Aldana. Miss Asia Pacific International last held a competition in 2005.

Michelle Aldana, Miss Asia Pacific 1993

Miss Tourism International (Malaysia Edition) is the pageant event that Mutya winners had been frequently competing at.

The last 2 Philippine representatives had brought home awards to the country.

Barbara Salvador (first photo) was the Miss Cosmopolitan International 2010 while Diana Sunshine Rademann is Miss Spec Personality during Miss Tourism International.

Miss Tourism Queen of the Year is an exceptional pageant honoring the woman of today. Co-owned by the Miss Tourism International franchise, The country last fielded in Glennifer Perido, now Miss Philippines Earthh - Air. It has also produced 2 winners during the 1990's.

Miss Intercontinental is a franchise of WBO (who owns Miss Supranational). Philippines last field in Kathleen Anne Po.

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Bullet Points for your SONA Reaction Paper

Highlights and salient points of the SONA:
•President Aquino mentioned perks for GOCCs, PAGCOR ‘coffee scam’, and secondhand helicopters sold to PNP as brand-new.

•Aquino cited economic achievements, including the $1 billion loan the Philippines granted to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

•Free education - 4.57 million students who could not go to school before due to poverty are now able to study.

•85% of Filipinos are now Philhealth members.

•Government expanding health services; PhilHealth extends coverage to cancer and leukemia patients.

•More than 30,000 nurses deployed to over 36,000 barangays.

•DOST Secretary Mario Montejo and DOH Secretary Enrique Ona lauded for the success of mosquito traps in bringing down the number of dengue cases in the country.

•Congress urged to to pass sin tax reform bill to raise taxes on cigarettes and liquor.

•Backlog of over 2 million chairs to be addressed by 2012; backlog of over 66,000 classrooms to be addressed by 2013.

•The president received applause, standing ovation upon mention of responsible parenthood bill (or RH Bill).

•State universities and colleges will get a 43.61% budget increase in 2013.

•TESDA Secretary Joel Villanueva commended for reforms and effective implementation of technical education scholarships and other vital programs.

•Inherited 8% unemployment rate has reduced to 6.9%.

•During Aquino’s term, 3.1 million jobs were created.

•Construction of Bohol airport in Panglao, Legaspi airport in Daraga, and Laguindingan airport in Misamis Oriental in 2016 mentioned.

•LRT Line 1 Cavite Extension Project has started in June 2012.

•NAIA-3 structural defects to be addressed.

•SLEX-NLEX connector to be completed by 2015.

•Better implementation of bidding process at DPWH cited; infrastructure being improved without raising taxes.

•Target of 4.6 million tourists for 2012 set.

•DOT’s “It’s More Fun In The Philippines” tourism campaign lauded.



•Pres. Aquino hopes that country can export rice in 2013.



•Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program cited.

•1,520 sitios have been provided with electricity within 90 days.

•When he assumed office, 45% of policemen had no guns; 74,600 new guns to be added for the police force.

•On the AFP modernization: Hi-tech and better quality patrol and war ships; new helicopters, radio and communication equipment, frigates, light aircraft will be acquired.

•VTRs of housing and Conditional Cash Tranfer (CCT) beneficiaries shown during the SONA.

•No more cash advances allowed in government agencies.

•Voters list cleaned up; no more ghosts voters; officer-in-charge Governor Mujiv Hataman commended for reforms in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

•DOST/PAGASA’s Project NOAH cited, disaster preparedness in the country has improved.

•By 2013, 600 rain gauges and 422 water level sensors will be installed at 18 main river basins.

•1.5 million hectares of trees to be planted by 2016.

•Executive Order on mining cited.

•Illegal loggers warned: “Kayong mga isinusugal ang buhay ng kapwa Pilipino: maghanda na kayo. Tapos na ang maliligayang araw ninyo.”

•Pres. Aquino assures government workers of provision of benefits; unveils ‘performance based incentives’ for state workers.

•Bonus of goverment workers this year will be based on achieved targets.

•Old-age and disability pensioners will receive at least P5,000 per month.

•Progress will continue with fairness, consistency in governance.

•Territorial dispute with China particularly in the West Philippine Sea mentioned.

•Aquino said Philippines will protect and uphold its national sovereignty and territorial authority.

•“Forgive and forget ang lahat ng atraso ng mga naglubog sa atin sa bulok na estado? Ang magpatawad, maaari; ang makalimot, hindi.”

•PNoy also mentioned the filing of plunder charges against former-president Gloria Arroyo, the impeachment of Renato Corona as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and the search for the latter’s replacement.

•Pres. Aquino likewise lauded Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales for fighting graft.

•PNoy called on Congress to pass amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA).

•President Aquino tackled electoral reforms for the 2013 polls.

•Aquino: Filipinos made change possible; change comes from the citizenry.

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Early Bird Winners for Mutya ng Pilipinas 2012

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2012 has went its full blast by presenting its 30 contestants and giving out the first set of awards.

Mutya ng Pilipinas Candidate # 16 - Kaylee Calaguas

(West Coast, USA)

Kaylee won 2 special awards: Mutya ng Pilipinas Lito Sy Photography and Mutya ng Pilipinas Sheridan 2012. Winning special awards is a sign for better things to come usually...

Mutya ng Pilipinas Candidate #17 - Mutya Johanna Datul

(Isabela)

Mutya won Mutya ng Pilipinas Press Favorite Award. She never failed to tantalized the press who attended the press presentation.

The two along with 28 other lovely ladies would be vying for 4 titles: Miss Asia Pacific International, Miss Tourism International, Miss Tourism Queen of the Year and Miss Intercontinental. Coronation Night is on August 12 to be shown on GMA-7





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Reposted: Schools that suspended classes July 21, 2012

The following are the schools and universities that suspended their classes due to the heavy rains and floods caused by tropical depression "Ferdie."

Classes in FEU Manila, FEU EAC and FEU Makati are suspended today, July 21, 2012 due to the non-stop heavy downpour.
— FarEasternUniversity (@FarEasternU) July 21, 2012

ANNOUNCEMENT:Classes are suspended today, July 21,2012 starting 9:00am. Offices are also suspended effective 9:00am.
— FEU-EastAsiaCollege (@FEUEastAsia) July 21, 2012

Because of the continuous heavy downpour, classes in ALL LEVELS will be suspended from 8:00am onwards.-Office of the Secretary General
— UST CSC (@USTCSC1213) July 21, 2012

BREAKING NEWS via OSA: All student activities are suspended today, July 21, due to inclement weather. — VP for the Loyola Schools
— The GUIDON (@TheGUIDON) July 21, 2012

Classes are now suspended. Stay safe, Bedans!
— San Beda SC (@sbcsc) July 21, 2012

As of 8:07am classes are officially suspended at SoFA due to rains and flooding. Thank you
— SoFA College (@SoFAcollege) July 21, 2012

Accodring to Sir Lardizabal: All PUP Meto Manila Campuses are now suspended including Graduate School, Law School and Open University.
— PolytechnicUnivPhils (@PolytechUnivPh) July 21, 2012

DLSU classes are suspended for the whole day today, July 21, 2012, due to heavy rains. Office work is also suspended. -Janine Noblezada
— Plaridel (@plaridel_dlsu) July 20, 2012

DLSU classes at all levels in the Taft, Makati Extension, and Ortigas Extension campuses are suspended for the... fb.me/22iT7UM68
— DLSU GradStudies (@DLSUGradStudies) July 21, 2012

Please be advised classes have been suspended today.
— LPU Manila (@LPUManila) July 21, 2012

Classes suspended in all campuses of Arellano University today, July 21 | via @DZMMTeleRadyo
— ABS-CBN News Channel (@ANCALERTS) July 21, 2012

Lahat ng klase sa Mandaluyong City kabilang ang Jose Rizal Univ., suspendido na #DZBB #walangpasok | via @glenjuego
— GMA News (@gmanews) July 21, 2012

President Ester Garcia has announced the cancellation of classes today, July 21, including the Graduate School and Law classes.#walangpasok
— UE (@Official_UE) July 21, 2012

Due to inclement weather, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde suspends all classes and office operations... fb.me/1McGJCGOd
— Benilde (@DLSCSB_Official) July 20, 2012

Classes are suspended today, July 21, 2012 due to heavy rains.
— Official PWU(@pwuweb) July 21, 2012

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PM) suspends classes for today. #walangpasok
— GMA News (@gmanews) July 21, 2012

@CEUmanila CEU Malolos-Classes and offices are suspended today from 10AM onwards. Prelim exam of TTHS classes will be moved to Tuesday.
— The Malolos Academe (@TMA_CEUMalolos) July 21, 2012

ATTENTION:Please be informed that classes today (Saturday, July 20, 2012) 10:00 am onwards is suspended due... fb.me/1150JMGMS
— STICollegeNovaliches (@stinovaliches) July 21, 2012

UAAP and NCAA games today have been suspended due to inclement weather.
— INQUIRER Sports(@INQUIRERSports) July 21, 2012

Work in all offices and classes are suspended in HEU (starting 11am) and MAE (starting 12nn).
— Miriam College (@Miriam_College) July 21, 2012

All classes & student activities are suspended in Emilio Aguinaldo College-Manila today, starting at 10 am. | via @jpsoriano #walangpasok
— GMA News (@gmanews) July 21, 2012

Pasok sa lahat ng kolehiyo sa Cainta, Rizal, kinansela na ni Mayor Mon Ilagan
— DZMM TeleRadyo (@DZMMTeleRadyo) July 21, 2012

As of 10:00 AM classes & offices at AdU today (Sat, July 21) are suspended effective immediately due to heavy rain.
— Adamson University (@AdamsonUni) July 21, 2012

St Scholastica's College, Manila suspends classes according to Sr. Tammy Prado, OSB. #WalangPasok
— GMA News (@gmanews) July 21, 2012

Classes at the University of Asia and the Pacific are suspended beginning at 1030AM; work at 11am. via @rdledesma
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) July 21, 2012

Classes in TUP Manila both graduate and undergraduate programs are suspended effective 10:00 AM today. Please disseminate. Thank you.
— TUP Manila (@TUPManila) July 21, 2012

ANNOUNCEMENT:ALL CLASSES in the afternoon, 12:00nn onwards, are SUSPENDED due to the weather condition.Thank you.-OSAS
— iACADEMY (@iACADEMY_EDU) July 21, 2012

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Ticket America.com - Your Way to NASCAR, Kentucky Derby Horse Racing and Breeders Cup

If you are in America and you would like to secure the best seats on all the sporting events you can imagine, then you need to come across TicketAmerica.com (http://www.ticketamerica.com) so you can order events from their extensive inventory which ranges from NBA (Basketball), Breeders Cup, NASCAR (for those who love cars) and even Derby Horse Racing. After selecting the event from the inventory, you can choose the seat you would want that meets your needs and you can also start placing your order on a secure server.

For Tickets:

kentucky derby horse racing tickets

breeders cup tickets

nascar tickets

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A Basketball Standpoint: What has Rain or Shine been doing right this conference?

There is a saying that the early bird catches the worm and ROS, amongst the other teams left for contention in the finals has their faith in their hands having 2 more games left as of this writing. There is no surprise to what they had pull through this conference, what have they done right?

JAMELLE CORNLEY coming in early
The ROS Import has been with them since early May, enough to gain enough familiarity with the team in the short tournament like the Governors Cup. Probably the #1 contender for the Best Player of the Conference Award, Jamelle is here to steer ROS to it's first finals appearance or probably, their first championship.

ANGAS ng TONDO Paul Lee and his Rookie of the Year -like Performance
The Season Awards may not be in but for me, Paul Lee is the perfect fit for Rookie of the Year. He blended well with his ROS counterparts who are seasoned veterans in the league as well as the players had treated Paul not just as a rookie but a veteran by trusting him in making plays and becoming the floor general of the team.

Extra-Rice Brothers of Destruction improved 3-pt shooting.
Rain or Shine's Extra-Rice Brothers of Destruction Beau Belga and J.R. Quinahan has definitely improved their three-point shooting and when they start catching fire, they shoot lights out so beware of the two.

Yeng Guiao's vast coaching experience
Early preparation allowed ROS Coach Yeng Guiao to prepare his wards for the Governors Cup, coming off a dismal Commissioner's Cup with a 3-6 standing, he has continuously molded the game of his players by letting them know their roles off the court.

Players letting one another SHINE
There is no constant game hero for ROS, some games it can be Norwood, Arana, Lee or even the likes of Belga who had been shooting lights out. They know who is hot when they see it and since the team is a mixture of veteran, young guns, role players and stars, they give each other an opportunity to shine.

How far can the Elasto Painters go this 2012 Governors Cup? It is us to wait and see ;)

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MMDA's New Guidelines and Penalties for Private and Public Vehicles in EDSA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) issues new and stricter guidelines for private and public vehicles traversing EDSA.

According the guidelines, all city buses should be inside the yellow line and city and provincial buses are prohibited to pass through the underpass and tunnel at the same time. However, these buses are allowed to use the Magallanes flyover.

Provincial buses
Provincial buses are now allowed at the flyover and use the third lane of EDSA. However, they have to strictly implement loading and unloading in authorized provincial bus stops.

Provincial bus stops:
Northbound
Magallanes/Dasmariñas Village
Ortigas Avenue
Santolan MRT Station
Quezon Avenue
North Avenue (Trinoma)
Southbound
Oliveros Drive Balintawak
Roosevelt Avenue
Muñoz
West Avenue
Quezon Avenue
Ortigas Avenue (POEA)
Taft Avenue

City buses
North bound buses can use the Ortigas Flyover.

Private vehicles
For private vehicles, they can only use the bus lanes to turn right to and exit the side roads in EDSA. Loading and unloading passengers are allowed in the bus lane provided the area is 50 meters away from an intersection and should be within 15 seconds.

New fines and penalties for violations:
Private vehicles and taxis with passengers inside the bus (yellow) lanes – P500
Public buses outside the designated bus (yellow) lanes – P200
Loading/Unloading violation – P500
Close Door Policy – P1000
Abrupt Change of Lane (Reckless Driving) – P500

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A Basketball Standpoint: What to Look Forward to with Petron Blaze Boosters

The 2011 Governors Cup Champions are already out from defending their title, but instead of dwelling on what-ifs, it is high time to look on what to look forward on the all-star line-up of Petron Blaze come the 2012-2013 Philippine Cup.

New Coach?

RAJKO TOROMAN, rumored to take Ato Agustin's place next season.

The Serbian Coach has made the hearts of the SMC officials and of course, if you are an SMC official, you would not hire Toroman to be a consultant on a team forever, he would have to be a coach sooner or later - with Cone's success with Llamados and with the resurgence of Mark Caguioa helping Siot's Ginebra Gin Kings, it is most likely that Toroman would probably call the shots for PBB. Toroman can help identify player's roles and put them on the efficient way they can be.

A Healthy Marcio Lassiter

Marcio, Petron's acquisition on a five man trade with Powerade (Marcio + Celino (who eventually played for Barako) for Rabeh, Rey and Lordy) is the player to watch out for Petron. His presence on the hardcourt is sorely missed this conference.

PBA Draft

Petron has a good number of picks for the 2012 Rookie Draft, they can make use of it to strengthen their lineup. There is an interesting cast of draft applicants that might catch the eye of the coaching staff of PBB.

Chris Lutz signing a fresh contract

If there is one amongst the many PBB players who deserves a fresh contract, it would probably be Chris Lutz. Away from all the injuries that he had on his first year, Chris knows his offense and defense pretty well, can take the shot and make shots for his team mates. He is a take-charge guy. It would be ugly on a shake-up if he would be wearing another uniform.

RECALL: Petron gave Lutz a 1-year contract only.

DISCLAIMER: NBO doesn't own the photos used in this blog post.





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Dolphy remembered through eulogies: ZsaZsa singing Through The Years

Following the Comedy King's Dolphy's death last July 10 came the eulogy yesterday of the different people that has been in the lives of Dolphy through the years. The necrological services was at the ABS-CBN Compound, inside the Dolphy Theater. Here are some of the videos to prove how Dolphy made an impact in his family, colleagues, entertainment industry as a whole and the whole Nation. 

Zsa-Zsa Padilla, Dolphy's "true love" who broke down in tears while singing Kenny Roger's "Through the Years"

Eric Quizon, the spokesperson amongst the 18 Quizon children, delivers his message for his father.

Nova Villa, Dolphy's love team "Ason" for 15 years with Home Along the Riles talks about how thankful the Home Along Family was to Tito "Kevs".

ABS-CBN President/COO Charo Santos Concio describes how Dolphy is a "King" but definitely a humble one.

ABS-CBN CEO Gabby Lopez the passing that Mang Dolphy's passing "marks the end of an era in Philippine Television." He described him as an "extraordinary person that became a symbol for the ordinary Filipino."

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July 2012 Real Estate Appraisers Exam Results

July 2012 Real Estate Appraisers Board Exam Results

The results of the July 2012 Real Estate Appraisers Board (Licensure) Exam have been released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Wednesday, three (3) working days after the exam.

According to the PRC, 587 out of 1,117 examinees successfully passed the Real Estate Appraisers Board Exam held at various testing centers in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao and Iloilo earlier this month.

The PRC also announced the following:

"Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will start on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 until July 24, 2012 at the Registration Division Unit C, Ground Floor PRC Main Building. Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 2 pieces passport size picture (colored with white background and complete nametag), 1 piece 1” x 1” picture (colored with white background and complete nametag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2012-2015.

All registrants are likewise required to submit an original copy of Surety Bond for three ( 3 ) years (with certificate of good standing from the Insurance Commission), minimum amount of which is P 20,000.00, with the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as Obligee. For government employees, no Surety Bond is required, but instead, submission of a notarized original Certificate of Employment from their respective offices is required."

List of Passers:

Read here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/noypistuff/july-2012-real-estate-appraisers-board-exam-results-list-of-passers/348932978521038

Reposted from: noypistuff.blogspot.com

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Support for Miss World Philippines Queenierich Rehman

Please support Queenie Rehman's page for Miss World by liking it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Miss-World-Philippines/432199386812477#!/pages/Miss-World-Philippines/432199386812477

This would be the basis for the Miss Multimedia Award

Filipinos unite for Queenie Rehman. :)

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Lakers introduce Steve Nash

Los Angeles Lakers introduced veteran point guard Steve Nash to their lineup, adding depth to their point guard unit.

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Alma tells Dolphy I will take care of Vandolph

Actor Vandolph Quizon is not without a loving parent even as his father, comedy king Dolphy has passed away. This, Alma Moreno reminded the late film icon.

Alma tells Dolphy: I will take care of Vandolph

Read here:

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/07/12/12/alma-tells-dolphy-i-will-take-care-vandolph

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Jovit Baldivino OPM's Greatest

1st Pilipinas Got Talent Grand Champion Jovit Baldivino is back with his 3rd Album entitled OPM Greatest: Volume 1 with a carrier single "Tell Me" which is originally sang by Joey Albert.

The Star Records released album is composed of 10 tracks, aside from Tell Me, Completing the tracklist of the all-English OPM’s Greatest: Volume 1 album are You Are My Song, Say You’ll Never Go, Forevermore, Make Believe, Only Me and You, Someone’s Always Saying Goodbye, Forever’s Not Enough, My Love Will See You Through, and I’ll Never Go, which is Jovit’s personal favorite. The album was produced by Jonathan Manalo.

Available in all record bars (got mine!)

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EastWest Bank Prepaid Card: What is your take?

With the boom of Prepaid Cards which is set to control how much you spend (unlike applying for credit cards which would give you more debt you can pay), it is no surprising that a lot of banks are into prepaid cards.

EastWest Bank joins the fray by offering their own prepaid card:

TYPE OF TRANSACTION	AMOUNT (Php)
Card Application Fee	Php 100.00
Card Replacement Fee	Php 100.00
PIN Regeneration Fee	Php 50.00
Over-The-Counter Load / Reload	FREE
ATM Balance Inquiry - Domestic	Php 1.00/transaction
ATM Balance Inquiry - International*	Php 45.00/transaction
ATM Withdrawal - EastWest Bank ATM	Php 10.00/transaction after 3rd transaction**
ATM Withdrawal - Other Bank ATM	Php 11.00/transaction
ATM Withdrawal - International VISA ATM*	Php 157.50/transaction

*	Subject to applicable fees and charges that may be imposed by the host bank.
**	For every one (1) calendar month period. What is your take on the product? 

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Lara and Marco ties the knot (Photos courtesy of OPMB Worldwide)

2005 Miss International Lara Quigaman and Actor Marco Alcaraz tied the knot yesterday in Hacienda Isabella in Cavite. The couple, who got married 2 years ago in Canada announced that Lara was pregnant with their 1st child whom they would name Noah.

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Verifying your Paypal Account with BPI MyEPrepaid

The BPI My E-Prepaid Card, got it in Azure

 

It took me a long while to find the right card that can verify my Paypal account. Don't get me wrong, I had not yet intended to withdraw using my Paypal account but I needed one for those Pay-to-Click sites I had been using. I felt relieved when I first saw BPI My E-Prepaid.

To open a BPI My E-Prepaid account, you would need to go to a branch and wait for 5 days or it is best for you to do it online. (I did mine online and I got it in 2 weeks at my BPI branch because I stll had to finish some schoolwork ). You would have to present your purchase agreement and a fee worth 500 pesos to the section of your nominated branch that releases the card. Yes, the fee is 500 pesos for 2 years validity.

After acquiring the card, you can load it through the following (listed the convient ways)

1. If you have BPI Express Online account, you can register your BPI EPrepaid card to be able to receive Funds Transfer from your registered BPI, BPI Family Bank or BPI Direct Account.

2.You can load it through the Special Services section of your BPI Express Teller account, it works the same for BPI Express Cash.

3. You can also check out some branches availability of Cash Deposit Machines where you can insert notes (P 100, 500 and 1000 respectively)

For paypal verification, you should have loaded at least P 200 on your account. I had loaded P 300.00

After which, you can go to your Paypal Account:

1. Add your BPI My EPrepaid as a credit/debit card and the 3-digit CVC code at the back of your card to your PayPal account. Click on the Verify link to initiate the process.

2. After doing so, email myeprepaid@bpi.com.ph to get your Expuse Code. It took me the next day after emailing to get my expuse code. You would have to include your email and card number.

3. If you have registered your card with BPI Express Online, you can check it with the last 5 transactions on your portfolio.

4. Enter the EXPUSE code to be able to verify your account.

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PBA Sunday: Barako forces double play-off

Barako Bull would have to go to the long route after they had beaten Meralco today, July 1 by 2 points, 81-79.

The team had to win by 5 points or more for them to secure a one-game bye in the playoffs, instead, Mario West and the Bolts had kept the game close, even if the Energy lead by as much as 17 points.

PLAYOFF SCHEDULE FOR THE NO. 6 spot:

Barako versus Powerade - Tuesday - July 3, 2012

Winner of the game on Tuesday vs. Meralco (who secures a higher quotient) - Wednesday - July 4.

Semifinals begin on Friday, July 6 at the Antipolo City.

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UAAP Season 75 Men's Basketball Opening Week

The UAAP Season 75 opening weekend will telecast live from the SM MOA Arena on Saturday, July 14, 2012 on Studio 23.

UAAP 75 Schedule (Men’s Basketball):

• July 14, MOA Arena:
  • 2PM - NU vs UE
  • 4PM - UST vs FEU
• July 15, MOA Arena:
  • 2PM - DLSU vs UP
  • 4PM - AdU vs ADMU

The first doubleheader will start after the opening ceremonies.

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