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A key witness who linked First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo and several government officials to the jueteng payoff scandal in 2005 was shot dead in an ambush in Parañaque City Sunday morning.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines said Wilfredo “Boy” Mayor, 55, succumbed to gunshot wounds before doctors at the San Juan de Dios Hospital could treat him.
MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang welcomed yesterday a proposal to grant emergency powers to President Arroyo in order to address the power crisis.
Deputy presidential spokesperson Charito Planas said Mrs. Arroyo would consider the proposal of Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, a member of the opposition, to call a special session of Congress and declare a state of emergency in Mindanao.
MANILA, Philippines – Master the art of disguise and deception. Pray hard. Persevere.
Sen. Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan, the soldier turned politician who had been a fugitive from the law on several occasions in the past, offered this advice to Sen. Panfilo Lacson yesterday, urging his embattled colleague to use his training as a former military officer and police official.
Honasan advised Lacson to “pray hard” and master the art of disguise if he does not want the long arm of the law to catch up with him. (more…)
Press Secretary Cerge Remonde was declared dead by doctors of the Makati Medical Center at 11:51 a.m. Tuesday, a Malacañang official said.
“Isang malungkot na balita. Kaninang 11:51 ng umaga ang ating kalihim Sec. Remonde ay binawian ng buhay (I have sad news. Remonde died),”Press Undersecretary for Operations Romeo Junia said on dzBB radio. (more…)
MANILA, Philippines – Just days after Renato Ebarle Jr. was shot dead during a traffic altercation in November last year, a helper in the household of Marlene Aguilar-Pollard noticed furniture being moved around the house as a renovation got under way.
Alerted by the helper, agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) kept the house in Blue Ridge, Quezon City under surveillance, even as Aguilar-Pollard insisted that the allged gunman the NBI was looking for, her son Jason Aguilar Ivler, might have already fled to Hawaii. (more…)
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Desperately needed aid from around the world slowly made its way yesterday into Haiti, where supply bottlenecks and a leadership vacuum left rescuers scrambling on their own to save the trapped and injured and get relief supplies into the capital.
The international Red Cross estimated that 45,000 to 50,000 people were killed in Tuesday’s magnitude-7.0 earthquake.
President Barack Obama announced that “one of the largest relief efforts in our recent history” is moving toward Haiti, with thousands of troops and a broad array of civilian rescue workers flying or sailing in to aid the stricken country — backed by more than $100 million in relief funds.
To the Haitians, Obama promised: “You will not be forsaken.” (more…)
It would be the mother of all fireworks. An eruption of Mayon Volcano looms for the New Year, as state volcanologists cited hot molten rocks nearing the crater and continuous lava flows.
There were 30 and not just 27 reporters and media workers who were killed in a manner brutal beyond description in Ampatuan, Maguindanao, last Monday, November 23.
However, another journalist, Jolito Evardo of UNTV General Santos City, has not been accounted for as of press time.
The 30 media workers comprise more than half of the 57 confirmed casualties of what is now known as the Maguindanao or Ampatuan Massacre, according to a list compiled and verified by the Humanitarian and Fact-Finding Mission of the Freedom Fund for Filipino Journalists (FFFJ), a network of independent media organizations, including the PCIJ. (more…)
MAGUINDANAO, Philippines—(UPDATE) Bullet-ridden bodies were pulled out from shallow graves on Tuesday as troops hunted down the gunmen who massacred, according to the Philippine National Police, at least 46 people in one of the Philippines’ most brutal explosions of political violence. (more…)
MANILA, Philippines – Forty-three persons – including a politician about to file her and her brother’s certificates of candidacy (COCs), as well as journalists covering the event – were confirmed killed when heavily armed men waylaid the group on its way to the local Commission on Elections (Comelec) office in Maguindanao. (more…)
Manny Pacquiao put on yet another dominating performance Saturday night, knocking down Cotto twice and turning his face into a bloody mess before finally stopping him at 55 seconds of the 12th round.
The Filipino star Manny Pacquiao used his blazing speed and power from both hands to win his seventh title in seven weight classes and cement his stature as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Cotto took such a beating that his face was a river of red from the fury of Pacquiao’s punches but he refused to quit even as his corner tried to throw in the towel after the 11th round.
The fight was billed as a 145-pound classic, and in the early rounds it didn’t disappoint. The two went after each other with a vengeance and Cotto more than held his own as they traded punches in the center of the ring.
(Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) (more…)
Over 100 have died from the effects of Storm Ondoy, but the figure is climbing as more flooded areas are reached by rescuers. In Brgy. Silangan alone, near the Batasang Pambansa, 36 people died, while 15 bodies have been recovered in Provident Village in Marikina, where flood waters reached rooftops. The government has reported 23 missing, but unofficial reports put that number much higher.
(more…)Pampanga Rep. and presidential son Juan Miguel “Mikey” Arroyo said Tuesday that a large portion of his wealth came from generous wedding and campaign donors.
Mikey, the eldest son of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and First Gentleman Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo, made the revelation in an interview over GMA7’s Unang Hirit with hosts Arnold Clavio and Winnie Monsod about where his wealth came from. (more…)
Congratulations to all the Passers of Nursing Board Exam. After so many weeks of long waiting, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 32,617 outof 77,901 passed the Nursing Licensure Examination also known as Nursing Board Exam given by the Board of Nursing in the Cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Sulu, Pagadian and Zamboanga last June 2009.
The member of the Board of Nursing are Carmencita M. Abaquin, Chairman; Leonila A. Faire, Betty F. Merrit, Perla C. Po, Marco Antonio C. Sto. Tomas, Yolanda C. Arugay and Amelia B. Rosales, Members.
Topping this year’s board examination for nursing is Golda Manto Yap, a graduate of the Felipe R. Verallo Memorial Foundation, with a rating of 86.80 %.
The Board of Nursing has previously issued a guidelines in the conduct of oathtaking ceremonyfor the new nurses.
Now to see the complete list of the June 2009 Nursing Board Exam Results , please click the useful link below:
JUNE 2009 NURSING BOARD EXAM RESULTS
Goodluck to all the Board Passers!
No Classes on Monday! This is an announcement made by Department of Education Secretary Jesli Lapus in all levels in Metro Manila on Monday, July 27, 2009 in anticipation of State of the Nation Address (SONA) led by the President Gloria Arroyo and the Iglesia ni Cristo Day.
Meanwhile, the Commission on Higher Education (Ched) also decided to cancel the classes on Monday due to heavy trafic that might caused by the 95th Celebration of Iglesia Ni Cristo.
The Philippine President is scheduled to deliver her 9th and last State of the Nation Address at 4:00p.m. so we are expecting that a lot of activists group will organize many anti-SONA protest on Monday.
Earlier, many schools and universities already had their announcement of suspension particularly Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) and San Sebastian College- Recoletos Manila.
UPDATES! (June 25, 2009): Finally the long wait is over Nursing Licensture Examination Results (NLE) or Nursing Board Exam Results for June 2009 is now released by the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC).
CLICK HERE:
NURSING BOARD EXAM RESULTS JUNE 2009
The PRC announces that 32,617 out of 77,901 passed the Nursing Board Exam for June 2009. Golda Manto Yap, a graduate of the Felipe R. Verallo Memorial Foundation, topped the exams, getting an average score of 86.80 percent.
Here are the rest of the Board Placers:
2. Ronie Rose Capati Arevalo, Adamson University — 86.40%
3. Michelle Alejandro Barberan, Arellano University-Manila — 86.20%
4. Caroline May Rellosa Chamen, Philippine College of Health & Sciences — 86.00%
Clarissa Leonor Tible Escober, Naga College Foundation — 86.00%
5. Marco Magtulis Dometita, University of Santo Tomas — 85.80%
Margaret Cheung Encarnacion, University of Santo Tomas — 85.80%
Marc Bago-Od Marzan, University of Santo Tomas — 85.80%
Lalaine Lim Perlas, Our Lady of Fatima University-Valenzuela — 85.80%
Debbie Rose Uy Tanengsy, Velez College — 85.80%
6. Lisa Angelica Vela Evangelista, University of Santo Tomas — 85.60%
7. Adrian Patrick Patawaran Calimag, University of Santo Tomas — 85.20%
Jed Asiaii Mariano Dimaisip, University of the Philippines-Manila — 85.20%
Aaron Miranda Esporlas, University of Santo Tomas — 85.20%
8. Mary Joy Sarreal Crisostomo, University of Santo Tomas — 85.00%
David John Gabriel Egbalic Cristobal, University of Santo Tomas — 85.00%
Libby Joy Recinto Evangelista, University of Santo Tomas — 85.00%
Ma Paula Rhove Rivera Ortega, University of the Philippines-Manila — 85.00%
Andrew Chua Tiu, Velez College — 85.00%
Ginelle Marie Galarpe Visaya, University of Santo Tomas — 85.00%
9. Helene Marie Mejorada Calderon, University of Santo Tomas — 84.80%
Abigail Ann Borromeo Candelario, University of Santo Tomas — 84.80%
Jan Benzon Tan Chan, University of Santo Tomas — 84.80%
Anna Melissa Señga Lo, University of Santo Tomas — 84.80%
Jernedell Geishar Tabugara Mabiling, Western Mindanao State University — 84.80%
Von Vener Palicpic Miguel, Perpetual Help College of Manila — 84.80%
Johanna Thomas Yu, University of Santo Tomas — 84.80%
10. Angela Carmela Fernandez Agbay, University of Santo Tomas — 84.60%
Pheelyp Edward Cruz Aytona, University of Santo Tomas — 84.60%
Julienne Katrina Bulaon Beltran,University of Santo Tomas — 84.60%
Maria Rosario Angala Brillante, University of Santo Tomas — 84.60%
Jasper Quintana Castillo, University of Santo Tomas — 84.60%
Diane Rachelle Cruz Crisostomo, Centro Escolar University-Malolos — 84.60%
Jose Mari Niño Leonor Cuarto, University of Santo Tomas — 84.60%
Salvador Isidro Buban Destura, Immaculate Conception College-Albay — 84.60%
Abigail Joanna Uy Doluntap, University of Santo Tomas — 84.60%
Rove Ann Tonolete Enguerra, Trinity University of Asia (Trinity-QC) — 84.60%
Jana Flores Fragante, University of Santo Tomas — 84.60%
Jan Igor Temple Galinato, Mindanao State University-Marawi City — 84.60%
Divina Viktoria Pobre La Torre, University of Santo Tomas — 84.60%
Vanessarose Delavin Lim, Far Eastern University-Manila — 84.60%
Rachel Rañola Milante, University of Santo Tomas — 84.60%
Loraine Ab-Abaen Payangdo, Benguet State University-La Trinidad — 84.60%
Kristine Arcilla Ramos, Catanduanes State Colleges-Virac — 84.60%
Robert Joe Isip Sagum, Far Eastern University-Manila — 84.60%
Ingrid Buela San Juan, University of the Philippines-Manila — 84.60%
Christelle Miracle-An Quizon Santiago, University of Santo Tomas — 84.60%
Jian Laurice Ramos Sicat, Angeles University Foundation — 84.60%
Miriem Paulle Beltran Soriano, Saint Louis University — 84.60%
Teddy Jr Chan Untalasco, Lorma College — 84.60%
The Board of Nursing conducted the test last June in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Sulu, Pagadian and Zamboanga.
Now please click the useful link below to see the COMPLETE LISTS of Nursing Licensure Examination Results for June 2009.
1. Nursing Board Examination Results June 2009
2. June 2009 Nursing Board Exam Results
Congratulations to all the Board Passers and Goodluck to all your future career endeavors.
An improvised bomb ripped through a city terminal in Sultan Kudarat province on Saturday morning, injuring 10 people, police said.
Senior Superintendent Benhur Mongao, Sultan Kudarat police chief, said the bomb placed in a trash can inside the Tacurong Integrated Public Terminal exploded around 10:30 a.m.
Mongao said the terminal was packed with people waiting for their rides when the blast took place. He said at least 10 people were rushed to the Quijano hospital.
The police official said the Al-Khobar terrorist group is responsible for the latest bomb attack. He, however, said the terminal’s management did not receive an extortion letter from the group prior to the attack.
Al-Khobar, a local extortionsts’ group, has been tagged by authorities in a series of bomb attacks in the province. With a report from Dexter Ganibe, radio dzMM
