NASA Curiosity Rover Discovers Gravel on Mars

Curiosity rover has reportedly discovered gravel which was once carried by the waters of an ancient stream on Mars said National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Previously, scientists had found evidence that Mars did one-time had water but this is the first time that they have discovered bed gravels on the Red Planet.

The pictures transmitted by Curiosity show the pebbles have been cemented into layers of conglomerate rock at a site between the north rim of the Gale Crater and the base of Mount Sharp, where Curiosity is heading.

Apple CEO Apologized for Maps Services Errors

Apple's Chief Executive Officer, Tim Cook apologized on Friday to Apple customers who were frustrated with the errors on it new Maps services.

The apology from Apple's CEO follows the launch of the iPhone 5 and the update for the Apple's operating system, the iOS 6.

Many users complained that the new iOS 6 Maps contained geographical errors and gaps in its informations.

Reports say that the iOS 6 Maps services lacked features of the Google Maps which Apple CEO Tim Cook is directing users which is also an unusual move Apple Inc.

Typhoon Lawin September 28 Weather Update

According to PAGASA on its 4:00 PM weather report, the eye of Typhoon LAWIN (JELAWAT) was located based at 365 KM Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes (23.7°N, 124.5°E) with maximum sustained winds of 175 KPH near the center and gustiness of up to 210 KPH.

Typhoon LAWIN is forecast to move Northeast at 17 KPH. Batanes Group of Islands will experience rains with gusty winds. The regions of Ilocos, Cagayan valley, Cordillera, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA and Metro Manila will be cloudy with occasional light to moderate rains or thunderstorms. The rest of the country will be partly cloudy with brief rainshowers or thunderstorms.

Tropical Storm Lawin Weather Update

According to PAGASA on their 4:00 PM weather update, the Tropical Storm LAWIN (JELAWAT) was estimated at 405 KM East of Borongan, Eastern Samar (12.0°N, 129.6°E) with maximum sustained winds of 105 KPH near the center and gustiness of up to 135 KPH.

Tropical Storm LAWIN is forecasted to move North Northwest slowly as Eastern Samar will experience stormy weather with rough to very rough seas. Sorsogon, Leyte province and the rest of Samar province will have rains and gusty winds.

MIMAROPA, CALABARZON, Mindanao and the rest of Bicol region and of Visayas will have cloudy skies with occasional moderate to heavy rains. While, Metro Manila and the rest of the country will be partly cloudy with brief rain showers and thunderstorms.

September 2012 Chemist Licensure Exam Top Notchers

September 2012 Chemist Licensure Examination successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places or the top notchers of the September 2012 Chemist Licensure Examination.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 292 out of 642 passed the Chemist Licensure Examination given by the Board of Chemistry in Manila this September 2012 and below are the list of the top notchers:

Chemist Licensure Examination Results

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 292 out of 642 passed the Chemist Licensure Examination which was given by the Board of Chemistry in Manila this September 2012.

Roll of Successful Examinees in the
CHEMIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION
Held on SEPTEMBER 18 & 19, 2012
Released on SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

2012 Marine Engineer Officers Licensure Exam Results

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces results of the Chief Marine Engineer Officers Licensure Examination, Second Marine Engineer Officers Licensure Examination and the Officer-In-Charge of an Engineering Watch Licensure Examination.

The three Marine Engineer Officers Licensure Examinations where given by Board for Marine Engineer Officers in Manila this September 2012.

According to PRC 14 out of 18 passed the Chief Marine Engineer Officers Licensure Examination, while 128 out of 201 passed the Second Marine Engineer Officers Licensure Examination and 239 out of 373 passed the Officer-In-Charge of an Engineering Watch Licensure Examination.

2012 Master Electrician Licensure Exam Results

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces the list of results of the 2012 Master Electrician Licensure Examination from which, according to PRC 664 out of 1876 are now registered Master Electricians

The 2012 Master Electrician Licensure Examinations was given by the Board of Electrical Engineering in Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi and Zamboanga this September 2012.

The results were released in three (3) working days after the last day of examinations.

2012 Electrical Engineer Licensure Exam Results

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces the list of results of the 2012 Electrical Engineer Licensure Examination.

According to PRC 1,569 out of 2,947 now registered Electrical Engineers successfully passed the Electrical Engineer Licensure Examinations given by the Board of Electrical Engineering in Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi and Zamboanga this September 2012.

The results were released in three (3) working days after the last day of examinations.

Typhoon KAREN PAGASA Update

According to PAGASA, at 4:00 AM today, Typhoon KAREN was located at 740 KM East of Tuguegarao City with maximum sustained wind of up to 185 KPH near the center and gustiness of up to 220 KPH. Typhoon KAREN is forecasted by PAGASA to move North Northwest at 15 KPH.

PASASA estimates 15-30 mm of rainfall per hour within the 550 KM diameter of the Typhoon.

Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out over the eastern seaboard of the country due to strong winds generated by Typhoon KAREN.

Topnotchers of the 2012 Master Plumber Licensure Exam

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has released the official results of the September 2012 Master Plumber Licensure Examination.

PRC announces that 255 out of 616 passed the Master Plumber Licensure Examination given by the Board for Master Plumbers in Manila, Cebu and Davao this September 2012.

The successful examinees who garnered the three (3) highest places are the following:

2012 Master Plumber Licensure Exam Results

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has released the official results of the September 2012 Master Plumber Licensure Examination.

PRC announces that 255 out of 616 passed the Master Plumber Licensure Examination given by the Board for Master Plumbers in Manila, Cebu and Davao this September 2012.

The following are the list of the September 2012 Master Plumber Licensure Exam results:

Philippine Weather Update: ITCZ affecting Visayas

Search a couple of news websites to somehow explain to me why I was late for work last Tuesday due to a heavy rain on Monday morning, and here are some of the answers I got.

GMA News: PAGASA forecaster Jun Galang in an interview on dzBB radio said that Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon is expected to have "generally good weather" except for rain showers of thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening.

2012 Med Tech Licensure Exam List of Topnotchers

Here are the list of topnotchers of the 2012 Medical Technologist Licensure Examination.

RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | RATING (%)

Top 1
MATTHEW JOSEPH TAN PO
VELEZ COLLEGE 91.70

Top 2
LEIGH DI AVRIL PUA AGDEPPA
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS 91.00

Top 3
ROY CHRISTOPHER KU ANG
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY 90.70

2012 Medical Technologist Examination Results

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) sets to announce the results list of the September 2012 Medical Technologists Licensure Examination which was held on September 1-2.

The Medical Technologists Licensure Examination was held in Manila, Baguio, Cebu and Davao.

The release of the Medical Technologists Licensure Examination by PRC will show the list of passers, board topnotchers and the list of top schools.

Online Philippine Geohazard Map Now Available

Due to sequential landslides and floods due to heavy rains, Malacañang advises prospective real estate property buyers to first check the Geohazard Map which is available on the website of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB).

The geohazard map basically shows the level of susceptibility of certain barangays to landslides and floods.

"If you are looking to buy land or you are looking to build a house in a particular area, we strongly suggest that you go the MGB website… para i-check niyo po kung 'yung prospective na bibilhin ninyo or 'yung tatayuan ninyo ng bahay ay flood- or landslide-prone," said Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte.

Tutuban Mall Hit by Fire

I was a bit shocked this morning when I saw on the news that Tutuban Mall in Divisoria was hit by fire last night but the cause of the blaze and the cost of damage have yet to be determined.

According to the news, several stalls in Tutuban was hit by fire and it had reportedly began at a garment store inside the building at around 12:41 a.m. I think it would be the Cluster building where there are a lot of garments being sold.

This morning according to the news, the fire was elevated to Task Force Charlie which means that fire trucks from other districts in Metro Manila are mobilized to respond.