Typhoon Mina Friday Weather Update

Typhoon "Mina" was located 170 km East of Casiguran, Aurora on Friday, August 26 according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Bagyong Mina has maximum sustained winds of 150 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 185 kph and is forecast to move Northwest at 9 kph.

Tonino Lamborghini s.r.l. says Globe tattoo broadband stick is a fake

In a press release by Tonino Lamborghini s.r.l., an Italy-based company which is also the sole lawful owner worldwide of the trademark "Tonino Lamborghini," said that the Globe 4G Tattoo Tonino Lamborghini Broadband Stick is a fake.

"Tonino Lamborghini wishes to inform its customers that unauthorized people are currently trading online and through Globe stores a '4G Tattoo Tonino Lamborghini' broadband stick which is a counterfeit product."

Moammar Gaddafi flee his headquaters Bab al-Aziziya

Reports say that Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi was forced to abandon his Tripoli stronghold on Wednesday.

Muammar Gaddafi vowed to fight on to death or victory after the anti-Gaddafi rebels successfully forced the 42-year-old ruler of Libya to flee his military barracks and compound, Bab al-Aziziya.

July 2011 List of Nurse Licensure Exam A-F

July 2011 List of Nurse Licensure Examination Results A-F

According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), a total of 37,513 nursing graduates passed the Nurse Licensure Examination conducted in July 2011, representing 48 percent of all examinees.

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July 2011 List of Nurse Licensure Examination Results G-L

According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), a total of 37,513 nursing graduates passed the Nurse Licensure Examination conducted in July 2011, representing 48 percent of all examinees.

July 2011 List of Nurse Licensure Exam M-S

July 2011 List of Nurse Licensure Examination Results M-S

According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), a total of 37,513 nursing graduates passed the Nurse Licensure Examination conducted in July 2011, representing 48 percent of all examinees.

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July 2011 List of Nurse Licensure Examination Results T-Z

According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), a total of 37,513 nursing graduates passed the Nurse Licensure Examination conducted in July 2011, representing 48 percent of all examinees.

Bagyong Mina Update: Tropical Depression Mina intensified into a Tropical Storm

According to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical And Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), on Tuesday, August 23, Tropical Depression “Mina” has intensified into a Tropical Storm.

Tropical Storm "Mina" was estimated at 355 km East Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes with maximum winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph.

PAGASA said that "Bagyong Mina" is forecast to move North at a very slow speed of 5 kph.

Filipino OFW reported missing in Tripoli, Libya

An overseas Filipino worker (OFW) was reported missing in Tripoli, Libya after Libyan rebels broke into the place where the Pinoy was working.

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed the report when DFA spokesman, Raul Hernandez told the media regarding the report of the missing Filipino in Libya.

DFA officials trapped inside Philippine Embassy in Tripoli

Some Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) officials are trapped inside the Philippine Embassy in Tripoli as violence escalate in Libya.

DFA Spokesman Raul Hernandez told dwIZ over a radio interview that the International Organization for Migration (IOM) advised the Philippine foreign officials not to venture outside the embassy at the moment.

Tropical Depression Mina Storm Update Tuesday, August 22

According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the Tropical Depression "Mina" is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon and will bring scattered to widespread rains over Southern Luzon and Visayas.

Tropical Depression "Mina" was located 350 km East Southeast of Virac, Catanduanes and has maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center.

US Senate bill recognizes Filipino World War II veterans

World War II Filipino veterans may soon be officially recognized in California history textbooks for their contributions in the war after the United States Senate passed a bill to recognized Pinoy WWII veterans.

The US Senate passed the California bill AB 199, "Filipinos in WWII Social Studies Curriculum Act," with a 37-2 vote last Thursday (Friday in Manila).

2011 Norway shooting and bombing attacks national ceremony

On Sunday, Norway holds a national ceremony in remembrance to the 77 victims of the 2011 Norway shooting and bombing attacks.

Anders Behring Breivik, a Norwegian right-wing extremist and the confessed perpetrator of the 2011 Norway shooting incident on the island of Utøya where he killed 69 people and the bombing of government buildings in Oslo that resulted in eight deaths.

ABS-CBN Primetime Bida: My Binondo Girl

ABS-CBN presents a new romantic dramedy television series, My Binondo Girl starring Kim Chiu where she portrays a girl who pretends to be a man to get her father's affection.

Kim will play the roll of Jade, a daughter of Zheny (Jade's Filipina mother) and Chen (Jade's Chinese father), who was taken away as she was born along with her mother because Chen's family wanted a son.

ABS-CBN: Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition

ABS-CBN's Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition is an upcoming Philippine competitive cooking game show that feature Filipino kids aged 8-12.

The Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition is about the search for the finest young amateur chef in the Philippines.

This kiddie cooking reality show will be hosted by Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo and will be judged by world-renowned Filipino culinary experts namely: Fern Aracama, Rolando Laudico and JP Anglo.

Paris Hilton wore a black Manny Pacquiao T-shirt while leaving Manila

The Hollywood socialite and hotel heiress, Paris Hilton wore a black Manny Pacquiao T-shirt while leaving Manila on board a Cathay Pacific Airlines flight CX 902 which was scheduled to leave at around 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 18.

Paris Hilton proudly wore the black Manny Pacquiao T-shirt as she made her way through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminal while authorities provide ample security within the airport.

Student couple caught having sex inside a car jailed and facing charges

Two students that were caught having sex inside a car were jailed and are facing criminal charges after they fled from the police officers.

According to PO3 Masiding Rinandang of the Quezon City Police District Station 11 mobile unit, they were patrolling Barangay Mariana, when they saw a Honda City parked in a darkened area of 7th Street.

Authorities identified two suspects in the Mangudadatu attempted assassination

Two suspects in the Mangudadatu attempted assassination has been identified by the authorities, as one of the suspects is already in the custody of the police.

The buyer of the Kia Avella, which was used in the car bombing incident and the other suspect who left the vehicle in the blast site have been accused suspects in the alleged attack against Maguindanao Governor, Esmael "Toto" Mangudadatu.

Philippine Airlines to help in the repatriation of Filipinos from Syria

Malacañang welcome and appreciate the move of the Philippine Airlines (PAL) as it sworn to assist in the repatriation of Filipinos from Syria, which is now under crisis alert level 3.

“As the country’s national flag carrier, PAL has a sworn duty to assist in times of crises for the sake of our suffering kababayan," saidn PAL president and COO Jaime Bautista.

Topnotchers of the 2011 Physician Board Exam

Majority of the topnotchers in the recent Physician Licensure Examination came from The University of the Philippines (UP) Manila, followed by the examiners from the University of Santo Tomas (UST).

However, the second examiner who got the highest rating from the August 2011 Physician Board examination results is from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM).

Below is the arrangement of the list of topnotchers who gained the highest scores in the August 2011 Physician Licensure Examination.

2011 Result of Physician Board Examination Passers

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the result of the August 2011 Physician Board Examination passers.

PRC announced on Wednesday that 1,605 out of 2,131 passed the Physician Licensure Examination which was given by the Board of Medicine in the cities of Manila, Cebu and Davao.

Possible answer for gas and oil problems in the Philippines

A possible answer for gas and oil problems in the Philippines is being cooked by the government, as the Philippines may soon become the owner of an undersea land that is said to be larger than Luzon which is also potentially rich in gas and oil.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Secretary Ramon Paje said the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Seas (UNCLOS) may approve the Philippines' claim over Benham Rise by mid-2012.

DFA warns Filipinos in Syria alert level raised to 3

Due to the increasing violence in Syria, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has raised the alert level in the country to 3, which means all Filipinos working and residing in Syria are urged to voluntarily leave the country.

Although the Philippine government has not heard of any Filipinos harmed in Syria, it would not wait for any untoward incident to happen before a plan is put in place.

Dr. Manny Calayan's West Hollywood Clinic was shut down

After a sting operation by the Medical Board of California, the West Hollywood Clinic of the celebrity doctor Manny Calayan was shut down after the boar received complaints regarding improper medical practice.

A search warrant was served at Calayan’s West Hollywood clinic after they received complaints that the Calayan Medical Clinic had opened a medical practice in Los Angeles where cosmetic surgical procedures, including laser and Botox treatments, were being performed.

Those killed and injured in the Mangudadatu attempted assassination

The attempted assassination of Maguindanao Gov. Esmael "Toto" Mangudadatu on Monday using a car bomb which exploded as the governor's convoy was passing by, killed two people and injured six others.

Directorate for Integrated Police Operations in Western Mindanao, Police Director, Felicisimo Khu said that the explosion hit a black Toyota Fortuner (LGU 933) owned by Datu Russman Sinsuat, which is part of Mangudadatu's convoy.

Controversial "Kulo" exhibit artist Mideo Cruz snubs Senate inquiry

The artist, Mideo Cruz, who created the controversial "art" pieces of religious images with phallic symbols, snubs the Senate committee inquiry on the "Kulo" exhibit at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).

Blood donors needed as dengue case continue to rise

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is urging the public to donate blood as dengue patients continue to rise in the country.

According to PRC Secretary-General, Gwendolyn Pang blood is most needed in the National Capital Region (NCR). She also said that there is no blood shortage at the moment but, if the number of dengue cases continues to rise, there may not be supplies for patients who need immediate blood transfusions.

Paris Hilton loses 2 mobile phones on her flight to Manila

The hotel heiress, Paris Hilton arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport NAIA) on Sunday midnight via Flight ER 334 and was excited on her trip in the Philippines to meet her Filipino fans and for her business venture in the country.

Smart Gilas Pilipinas wins vs Chinese Taipei 82-72, congratulations!

Congratulations and job well done to the Smart Gilas Pilipinas by winning vs Chinese-Taipei, 82-72, and for grabbing the 3rd place in the 2011 William Jones Cup.

Georgina Wilson bashed by netizens for speaking negatively against Pnoy-Paris rumored meeting

While Filipino fans of Paris Hilton welcomed the hotel heiress for her arrival in the country, a Filipina celebrity model drew attention on Twitter for reacting negatively on the reports that the Hollywood celebrity will have a meeting with President Benigno Aquino III.

Dragon Boat face-off: Dragon Warriors vs Philippine Canoe Kayak team

It seems that a face-off between the Philippine Dragon Boat Federation and the Philippine Canoe Kayak Federation is being prepared.

The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is preparing a Dragon Warriors vs Philippine Canoe Kayak team competition.

ABS-CBN donated P1 million to the Philippine Dragon Boat Federation

The Philippine Dragon Boat Federation received P1 million donation from ABS-CBN aside from the P1.4 million cash reward from the members of the House of Representatives.

The Philippine dragon boat team who won 5 gold medals and 2 silvers from the recent International Dragon Boat Federation World Championships in Tampa Bay, Florida have arrived in the country on Friday and was welcomed by their fans and media at the airport.

Stabbed victim Miss Earth 2008, Karla Paula Henry in stable condition

After the stabbing incident, Miss Earth 2008, Karla Paula Henry is now in stable condition after she was stabbed in the back by suspect Jherome Quibuyen on Thursday morning.

Dr. Lei Vital said that a tube had to be inserted between Karla's lung and chest wall because Karla is having trouble breathing. "Right now, she's much better," added Dr. Vital.

Philippine Dragon Boat Team cash reward from House of Representatives

The Philippine Dragon Boat team "Dragon Warriors" will receive P1.4 million cash reward from members of the House of Representatives.

The triumphant Philippine dragon boat team who won 5 gold medals and 2 silvers from the recent International Dragon Boat Federation World Championships in Tampa Bay, Florida will finally receive financial support.

Smart Gilas Pilipinas defeated vs South Korea

The Philippine national basketball team, Smart Gilas Pilipinas suffered their second lost vs South Korea.

In the 2011 William Jones Cup baketball tournament being held at the Hsinchuang Stadium in New Taipei City, the Nationals were defeated by the undefeated national basketball team of South Korea, 78-70.

Senate investigation over the lack of government support for the Dragon Warriors

Senator Pia Cayetano wants the Senate to probe the standards and requirements used by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) in accrediting and providing support to National Sports Associations (NSAs).

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo second spine surgery NOT successful

Second spine surgery of Former President, now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo NOT successful, said former First Gentleman Mike Arroyo.

Asi Taulava punches Malaysian basketball player Kwaan Yoong Jing

Asi Taulava punches Malaysian basketball player Kwaan Yoong Jing for grabbing Asi's crotch in the Smart Gilas Pilipinas vs Malaysia on Tuesday, August 9, in the 2011 William Jones Cup at the Hsinchuang Stadium in New Taipei City.

2011 Teen Choice Awards - Fil-Am Stars Voted as Teen Favorites

The teens made their choice and have voted two Filipino-Americans as their favorites as the 2011 Teen Choice Awards was concluded on Sunday, August 7.

Bruno Mars who's a Filipino and Puerto Rican descent, took home two awards for favorite summer "Breakout Artist" and "Summer Music Star - Male."

Philippine Dragon Boat team members wont received incentives

According to the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), the Philippine dragon boat team members will not receive incentives from the Philippine government.

The PSC said that the National Sports Associations (NSAs) and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) does not consider the Philippine dragon boat team members as national athletes.

Dragon Warriors triumphs in the International Dragon Boat Federation World Championships

The Philippine Dragon Boat team once again triumphed in the International Dragon Boat Federation World Championships in Tampa Bay, Florida by winning the last event.

The Dragon Warriors wins the last event of the world championships, the Nationals dominated the 500 meter event in the men's small boat division, giving the Dragon Warriors their 5th gold medal.

2011 Yes! Magazine 100 Most Beautiful Stars in the Philippine list

For the first time Yes! Magazine gave "The Most Beautiful Star" recognition to a male star as John Lloyd Cruz ranked at number one for the 2011 Yes! Magazine 100 Most Beautiful Stars in the Philippine list.