LIST | Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2015 winners

Rom-com film Walang Forever reigned in the recently held Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2015 awards night which was held at the Kia Theater in Cubao on Sunday. Walang Forever won five (5) major awards: Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Original Story, Best Screenplay, and Best Picture prizes.

Cesar Montano's film Nilalang also received five (5) major awards --- Best Festival Sound, Best Festival Musical Score, Best Festival Visual Effects, Best Festival Editing, and Best Festival Cinematography.

John Lloyd Cruz-starrer Honor Thy Father also took home five (5) major awards including Best Child Performer, Best Festival Original Theme Song, Best Festival Make Up Artist, Best Supporting Actor, and the highly coveted Best Director award.

My Bebe Love, which is Alden Richards' and Maine Mendoza's first movie together as a love team, won three (3) major awards --- Best Supporting Actress, Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award, and 3rd Best Picture.

Meanwhile Buy Now, Die Later also received Best Festival Production Design and 2nd Best Picture awards.

It's noticeable that cash cows Beauty and the Bestie, All You Need is Pag-ibig, and Haunted Mansion didn't bring home any award.

Major Awards:

Best Child Performer - Krystal Brimmer ("Honor Thy Father")
Best Festival Sound - Ditoy Aguila ("Nilalang")
Best Festival Musical Score - Jessie Lazaten ("Nilalang")
Best Festival Original Theme Song - "Tao" ("Honor Thy Father")
Best Festival Make Up Artist - Ryan Panaligan and Ericka Racela ("Honor Thy Father")
Best Festival Visual Effects – "Nilalang"
Best Festival Production Design - "Buy Now, Die Later"
Best Festival Editing – "Nilalang"
Best Festival Cinematography – "Nilalang"
Best Original Story - Dan Villegas and Antoinette Jadaone ("Walang Forever")
Best Screenplay - Paul Santa Ana ("Walang Forever")
Best Director - Erik Matti ("Honor Thy Father")
Best Supporting Actor -Tirso Cruz III ("Honor Thy Father")
Best Supporting Actress - Maine Mendoza ("My Bebe Love")
Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award - "My Bebe Love"
3rd Best Picture: "My Bebe Love"
2nd Best Picture: "Buy Now, Die Later"
Best Picture: "Walang Forever"
Best Actor: Jericho Rosales ("Walang Forever")
Best Actress: Jennylyn Mercado ("Walang Forever")

Special Awards:

Best Float - "Buy Now, Die Later"
FPJ Memorial Award for Excellence - "Walang Forever"
Male Celebrity of the Night - Cesar Montano
Female Celebrity of the Night - Jennylyn Mercado

New Wave Entries

Full Feature Category:

Best Supporting Actor - Thou Reyes ("Toto")
Best Supporting Actress - Bibeth Orteza ("Toto")
Best Actors - JM De Guzman ("Tandem") and Francisco Quinto ("Ari: My Life with a King")
Best Screenplay – "Ari: My Life with a King"
Best Director - John Paul Su ("Toto")
Special Jury - "Toto"
Best Picture - "Ari: My Life with a King"
Manila Bulletin Entertainment Best Full Feature Film - "Ari My Life with a King"

Animation Category:

New Wave Animation Special Jury Prize - "Little Lights" (Rivelle Mallari)
New Wave Best Animation Picture - "Buttons" (Marvel Obemio, Francis Ramirez & Jared Garcia)
Manila Bulletin Entertainment Best Animation Film Award - "Momento"

Student Short Film Category:

Special Jury Prize - "Daisy" (Brian Reyes)
Best Short Picture - "Mumu" (Jean Cheryl Tagyamon)

List Source: ABS-CBN News

VIRAL | Miss Universe crowning mistake parody trends

A 4-minute video uploaded by a certain Facebook user, Benedict Togonon Tan, has gone viral after it shows a parody of the controversial Miss Universe pageant title announcement error.

In the parody of the Miss Universe mis-crowning moment, the comedian who took the role of host Steve Harvey sang to the tune of Justin Bieber’s Sorry, which was then followed by the response of Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez with the JB's song What Do You Mean after being wrongleygiven the title of Miss Universe.

The character of Miss Philippine Pia Wurtzbach in the video went back to take the crown with an Adele hit Hello.

Laughed so hard at this skit!Hello Radost Todorova - Official
Posted by Benedict Togonon Tan on Saturday, December 26, 2015

As of posting time, the Miss Universe parody video has received at least 762k views and 20.2k shares.

VIDEO | Miss Germany trends on Twitter as users react after video of her saying "none of us voted for Miss Philippines" in post-Miss Universe (2015) interview surfaced.

Screenshot: Youtube user Mea Hiroshima

A controversial statement by Miss Germany Sarah Lorraine has backfired with netizens on Twitter bringing her pageant title up the trends after she revealed in an interview that "none of us voted for Miss Philippines, I am so sorry to say that," when she was asked why they rushed to Miss Colombia's aid after her crown was taken from her rather than congratulated Miss Philippines during the coronation night of the Miss Universe 2015.

She furthered, "I really couldn't believe it. I was so upset. For me (she was robbed) as the real winner. I was very happy for Miss Colombia because she really deserved it. But I'm really not happy with the result and so are the other girls. I'm sorry to say it."

Check out the video of Miss Germany's response below.

SPOTTED | This deleted Duterte interview presents how he thinks as a future President

A deleted, uncut version of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte by the Philippine Star is going rounds online as it shows the calm Presidential candidate telling his platform and vision for the Philippines.

Image Source: PhoneArena.com

Will this allow people to understand more his plan when he takes the presidency? Will this interview take him to a landslide win this coming 2016 national elections? Will Duterte gather more volunteers and supporters due to this video? Watch the interview below.

Video Courtesy: The Philippine Star, Youtube channel Prinsesa Urduja

Convinced of Duterte's sincerity and general action plan? Check out Roxas's platform of continuity in this Philippine Daily Inquirer article. Before you make a choice, please do listen to the other Presidential candidates on what they can offer you. Does one of these Filipino candidates serve your cause? Are you up for the cons that he/she may bring?

TV | ABS-CBN upcoming shows this 2016

New ABS-CBN shows are set to air in 2016. The projects will be conquering afternoon and primetime blocks next year. Watch the teasers of the Kapamilya network's upcoming shows below. All videos provided are courtesy of ABS-CBN Entertainment.

Dolce Amore

The LizQuen love team will be starring in Dolce Amore. Liza Soberano is cast as Serena, a wealthy girl seeking an ordinary life. Enrique Gil, meanwhile, will play the role of Tenten, an ordinary hardworking boy from Manila. While looking for money to help his father, Tenten meets Serena, who at that time was asking for direction to her hotel in the Philippines.

Tubig at Langis


Tubig at Langis brings out the talent of Cristine Reyes who will play here as a single mother in search of love. Zanjoe Marudo and Isabelle Daza will also be cast here.


Born for You

Newly transferred Elmo Magalona, son of the late Francis Magalona, will be hitting Kapamilya fans alongside first-time partner Janella Salvador. Will Born for You, a story of destiny, win viewers over?

Be My Lady

Real-life lovers Daniel Matsunaga and Erich Gonzales will be working together in Be My Lady, a story between a young bachelor playboy who falls in love with a probinsyana nursing student. The show will also put to light the acting prowess of Janice de Belen and Priscilla Meirelles.

Written in Our Stars

Piolo Pascual is back! And he'll be reunited with recently wed Toni Gonzaga in the upcoming drama Written In Our Stars, which will be directed by Andoy Ranay and produced by Dreamscape.  The other stars to watch out for here are Jolina Magdangal, Sarah Lahbati, Sam Milby, and child actor Marco Masa.

The Story of Us

KimXi fans will run wild once the teleserye comeback of one of the hottest love teams airs. The Story of Us tells the story of love between Macoy (Xian Lim) and Tin (Kim Chiu). They fell in love and eventually lost it. Will they ever find a way back into love?

Produced by Star Creatives, The Story of Us will also feature Zaijan Jaranilla, Zsa-Zsa Padilla, John Arcilla, Aiko Melendez, Suzan Africa, Banky, and Bryan Santos.

Other shows

Game shows and reality TV shows will still prevail next year. These include Family Feud, Tawag ng Tanghalan, Pilipinas Got Talent (Season 5), The Voice Kids (Season 3), and Pinoy Big Brother (Season 7).

SPOTTED | International sensation Ed Sheeran quits social media

Image Courtesy: Getty Images

Looks like someone's going to be missed for a while.

Just a few hours ago, Ed Sheeran, the popular singer-songwriter behind hit songs Give Me Love, Photograph, and Thinking Out Loud, has announced that he is "taking a break" from social media on his Instagram account.

He detailed in his Instagram post, which now has 387 thousand likes, that he has found himself "seeing the world through a screen and not my eyes," so he is taking a break from phone, emails and all social media for now. He further said that he is "taking the opportunity of not having to be anywhere... to travel the world and see everything I missed."

Please read x

A photo posted by @teddysphotos on Dec 12, 2015 at 10:29pm PST

He also confirmed via his Instagram post that his third album is "on its way and is the best thing I have made thus far".

With over 16 million Twitter and 5.5 million Instagram followers, Sheeran is hugely one of the artists to successfully roam the world. He has just finished his world tour of his second album X in Auckland, New Zealand which became number one in the UK, Australia and the US charts, was nominated for album of the year at the Grammy, and won the Brit award for the same category.

PASSERS LIST | December 2015 Real Estate Consultant Written Board Exam Results

In several days, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will release the list of successful examinees (passers) of the Real Estate Consultant Written Board Exam (Real Estate Consultant WrittenLicensure Exams) which was held on December 13 in the city of Manila.

The results of the December 2015 Real Estate Consultant Written Board Exam, including the lists of top 10 passers and top 10 performing schools, will be posted here in Spotlight Philippines. 

Please stay tuned. Bookmark this page, like Spotlight Philippines, follow by email, and follow me on Twitter (@leighmichiyato) for more updates. :)

PASSERS LIST | December 2015 Dental Technologist Written and Practical Board Exam Results

In several days, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will release the list of successful examinees (passers) of the Dental Technologist Written and Practical Board Exam (Dental Technologist Written and Practical Licensure Exams) which was held on December 7, 8 and 9 in the city of Manila.

The results of the December 2015 Dental Technologist Written and Practical Board Exam, including the lists of top 10 passers and top 10 performing schools, will be posted here in Spotlight Philippines. 

Please stay tuned. Bookmark this page, like Spotlight Philippines, follow by email, and follow me on Twitter (@leighmichiyato) for more updates. :)

LIST | Winners of the 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television

Here are the winners of the recently concluded Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for Television at the KIA Theater, Quezon City:

Image Source: Twitter

Best New Male TV Personality - Alonzo Muhlach ("Inday Bote"/ABS-CBN)

Best New Female TV Personality - Jana Agoncillo ("Dream Dad"/ABS-CBN)

Best Morning Show - "Umagang Kay Ganda" (ABS-CBN)

Best Morning Show Hosts - "Unang Hirit" hosts (GMA-7)

Best Child Performers - Harvey Gana ("Wansapanataym Presents Remote Ni Eric"/ABS-CBN); Marco Masa ("Nathaniel"/ABS-CBN)

Best Educational Program - "Matanglawin" (ABS-CBN)

Best Educational Program Host - Kim Atienza ("Matanglawin"/ABS-CBN)

Best Documentary Program - "I-Witness" (GMA-7)

Best Documentary Program Hosts - Sandra Aguinaldo, Kara David, Howie Severino and Jay Taruc ("I-Witness"/GMA-7)

Best Documentary Special - "Spratly: Mga Isla Ng Kalayaan" (ABS-CBN)

Best Public Affairs Program - "The Bottomline" (ABS-CBN)

Best Public Affairs Program Host - Boy Abunda ("The Bottomline"/ABS-CBN)

Best Public Service Program - "T3: Enforced" (TV5)

Best Public Service Program Host - Vicky Morales ("Wish Ko Lang"/GMA-7)

Best News Program - "State Of The Nation" (GMA News TV)

Best Female Newscaster - Jessica Soho ("State Of The Nation"/GMA News TV)

Best Male Newscaster - Erwin Tulfo ("Aksyon"/TV5)

Best Talent Search Program - "ASOP Music Festival Year 4 (A Song Of Praise)" (UNTV)

Best Talent Search Program Host - Billy Crawford ("Your Face Sounds Familiar"/ABS-CBN)

Best Reality Show - "I Do" (ABS-CBN)

Best Reality Show Hosts - Toni Gonzaga, Enchong Dee, Bianca Gonzalez and Robi Domingo ("PBB 737"/ABS-CBN)

Best Game Show - "Wowowin" (GMA-7)

Best Game Show Host - Luis Manzano ("Deal Or No Deal"/ABS-CBN); Willie Revillame ("Wowowin"/GMA-7)

Best Travel Show - "Biyahe Ni Drew" (GMA News TV)

Best Travel Show Host - Drew Arellano ("Biyahe Ni Drew"/GMA News TV)

Best Lifestyle Show - "Gandang Ricky Reyes" (GMA News TV)

Best Lifestyle Show Host - Kris Aquino ("Kris TV"/ABS-CBN)

Best Magazine Show - "Rated K" (ABS-CBN)

Best Magazine Show Host - Korina Sanchez ("Rated K"/ABS-CBN)

Best Celebrity Talk Show - "Aquino And Abunda Tonight" (ABS-CBN)

Best Celebrity Talk Show Hosts - Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino ("Aquino And Abunda Tonight"/ABS-CBN)

Best Showbiz-Oriented Talk Show - "The Buzz" (ABS-CBN)

Best Male Showbiz-Oriented Talk Show Host - Ricky Lo ("Startalk"/GMA-7)

Best Female Showbiz-Oriented Talk Show Host - Toni Gonzaga ("The Buzz"/ABS-CBN)

Best Gag Show - "Banana Split: Extra Scoop" (ABS-CBN)

Best Comedy Program - "Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay Na Kuwento" (GMA-7)

Best Comedy Actress - Rufa Mae Quinto ("Bubble Gang"/GMA-7)

Best Comedy Actor - Jayson Gainza ("Banana Split: Extra Scoop"/ABS-CBN)

Best Musical Variety Show - "ASAP 20" (ABS-CBN)

Best Male TV Host - Vice Ganda ("It's Showtime"/ABS-CBN)

Best Female TV Host - Anne Curtis ("It's Showtime"/ABS-CBN)

Best Drama Anthology - "Magpakailanman" (GMA-7)

Best Primetime TV Series - "Bridges Of Love" (ABS-CBN)

Best Drama Mini Series - "Ilustrado" (GMA-7)

Best Daytime Drama Series - "The Half Sisters" (GMA-7)

Best Supporting Actor - Baron Geisler ("Nathaniel"/ABS-CBN)

Best Supporting Actress - Sheryl Cruz ("Strawberry Lane"/GMA-7)

Best Single Performance by an Actor - John Lloyd Cruz ("Maalaala Mo Kaya: Hat"/ABS-CBN)

Best Single Performance by an Actress - Judy Ann Santos ("Maalaala Mo Kaya: Ilog"/ABS-CBN); Sunshine Cruz ("Maalaala Mo Kaya: Barko"/ABS-CBN)

Best TV Station - ABS-CBN

Ading Fernando Lifetime Achievement Awardee - Coney Reyes

German Moreno Power Tandem - Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza (AlDub); Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil (LizQuen)

Male Face of the Night - Bailey May

Female Face of the Night - Ylona Garcia

PASSERS LIST | December 2015 Dentist Board Exam Results

In several days, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will release the list of successful examinees (passers) of the Dentist Board Exam (Aeronautical Engineer Licensure Exams) which was held on December 2, 3, and 4 in the city of Manila.

The results of the December 2015 Dentist Board Exam, including the lists of top 10 passers and top 10 performing schools, will be posted here in Spotlight Philippines. 

Please stay tuned. Bookmark this page, like Spotlight Philippines, follow by email, and follow me on Twitter (@leighmichiyato) for more updates. :)

PASSERS LIST | November 2015 Nursing Board Exam (NLE) Results

The results of the Nursing Board Exam (Nursing Licensure Exam) are now out, after 24 working days. A total of 9,114 out of 18,500 hurdled the NLE given on November 29 and 30, 2015, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has released.

LIST: November 2015 Nursing Board Exam Complete List of Passers

Source: PRC, Inquirer

LIST: November 2015 Nursing Board Exam Top 10 Passers

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In several days, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will release the list of successful examinees (passers) of the Nurse Board Exam (Nurse Licensure Exams) which was held on November 29 and 30 in the city of Manila.

The results of the November 2015 Nurse Board Exam, including the lists of top 10 passers and top 10 performing schools, will be posted here in Spotlight Philippines. 

Please stay tuned. Bookmark this page, like Spotlight Philippines, follow by email, and follow me on Twitter (@leighmichiyato) for more updates. :)

PASSERS LIST | November 2015 Geologist Board Exam Results

In several days, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will release the list of successful examinees (passers) of the Geologist Board Exam (Geologist Licensure Exams) which was held on November 23, 24, and 25 in the city of Manila.

The results of the November 2015 Geologist Exam, including the lists of top 10 passers and top 10 performing schools, will be posted here in Spotlight Philippines. 

Please stay tuned. Bookmark this page, like Spotlight Philippines, follow by email, and follow me on Twitter (@leighmichiyato) for more updates. :)

PASSERS LIST | November 2015 Civil Engineer Board Exam Results

3,935 out of 9,482 passed the Civil Engineer Licensure Examination given by the Board of Civil Engineering in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena and Tacloban this November 2015, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has announced.

November 2015 Civil Engineer Board Exam
COMPLETE LIST OF PASSERS

November 2015 Civil Engineer Board Exam 
TOP 10 LIST OF PASSERS

November 2015 Civil Engineer Board Exam
SCHOOL PERFORMANCES

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In several days, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will release the list of successful examinees (passers) of the Civil Engineer  Board Exam (Civil Engineer  Licensure Exams) which was held on November 18 and 19 in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena & Tacloban

The results of the November 2015 Civil Engineer Board Exam, including the lists of top 10 passers and top 10 performing schools, will be posted here in Spotlight Philippines. 

Please stay tuned. Bookmark this page, like Spotlight Philippines, follow by email, and follow me on Twitter (@leighmichiyato) for more updates. :)

PASSERS LIST | November 2015 Chemical Engineer Board Exam Results

466 out of 874 passed the Chemical Engineer Licensure Examination given by the Board of Chemical Engineering in Manila and Cebu this November 2015, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has announced.

November 2015 Chemical Engineer Board Exam
COMPLETE LIST OF PASSERS

November 2015 Chemical Engineer Board Exam 
TOP 10 LIST OF PASSERS

November 2015 Chemical Engineer Board Exam
SCHOOL PERFORMANCES

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In several days, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will release the list of successful examinees (passers) of the Chemical Engineer Board Exam (Chemical Engineer Licensure Exams) which was held on November 13, 14, and 15 in the cities of Manila and Cebu.

The results of the November 2015 Chemical Engineer Board Exam, including the lists of top 10 passers and top 10 performing schools, will be posted here in Spotlight Philippines. 

Please stay tuned. Bookmark this page, like Spotlight Philippines, follow by email, and follow me on Twitter (@leighmichiyato) for more updates. :)

PASSERS LIST | November 2015 Customs Broker Board Exam Results

721 out of 1,764 passed the Customs Broker Licensure Examination given by the Board for Customs Brokers in Manila, Cebu and Davao this November 2015, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has announced.

November 2015 Customs Broker Board Exam
COMPLETE LIST OF PASSERS

November 2015 Customs Broker Board Exam 
TOP 10 LIST OF PASSERS

November 2015 Customs Broker Board Exam
SCHOOL PERFORMANCES

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n several days, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will release the list of successful examinees (passers) of the Customs Broker Board Exam (v Licensure Exams) which was held on November 10 and 11 in the cities of Manila, Cebu, Davao, and Lucena.

The results of the November 2015 Customs Broker Board Exam, including the lists of top 10 passers and top 10 performing schools, will be posted here in Spotlight Philippines. 

Please stay tuned. Bookmark this page, like Spotlight Philippines, follow by email, and follow me on Twitter (@leighmichiyato) for more updates. :)

PASSERS LIST | November 2015 Midwife Board Exam Results

1,273 out of 2,867 passed the Midwife Licensure Examination given by the Board of Midwifery in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga this November 2015, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has announced.

LIST: November 2015 Midwife Board Exam Complete List of Passers

LIST: November 2015 Midwife Board Exam Top 10 Passers

LIST: November 2015 Midwife Board Exam School Performance

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In several days, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will release the list of successful examinees (passers) of the Midwife Board Exam (Midwife Licensure Exams) which was held on November 7 and 8 in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, Lucena, Tacloban, Tuguegarao & Zamboanga

The results of the November 2015 Midwife Board Exam, including the lists of top 10 passers and top 10 performing schools, will be posted here in Spotlight Philippines. 

Please stay tuned. Bookmark this page, like Spotlight Philippines, follow by email, and follow me on Twitter (@leighmichiyato) for more updates. :)

PASSERS LIST | November 2015 Aeronautical Engineer Board Exam Results

165 out of 271 passed the Aeronautical Engineer Licensure Examination given by the Board of Aeronautical Engineering in Manila this November 2015, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has announced.

LIST: November 2015 Aeronautical Engineer Board Exam Complete List of Passers

LIST: November 2015 Aeronautical Engineer Board Exam Top 10 Passers

LIST: November 2015 Aeronautical Engineer Board Exam School Performance

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In several days, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will release the list of successful examinees (passers) of the Aeronautical Engineer Board Exam (Aeronautical Engineer Licensure Exam) which was held on November 3, 4, and 5 in the city of Manila.

The results of the November 2015 Aeronautical Engineer Board Exam, including the lists of top 10 passers and top 10 performing schools, will be posted here in Spotlight Philippines. 

Please stay tuned. Bookmark this page, like Spotlight Philippines, follow by email, and follow me on Twitter (@leighmichiyato) for more updates. :)

PASSERS LIST | October 2015 Interior Designer Board Exam

204 out of 336 passed the Interior Designer Licensure Examination given by the Board of Interior Design in Manila last October 2015, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has announced.

October 2015 Interior Designer Board Exam COMPLETE LIST OF PASSERS

October 2015 Interior Designer Board Exam TOP 10 LIST OF PASSERS

October 2015 Interior Designer Board Exam SCHOOL PERFORMANCES

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In several days, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will release the list of successful examinees (passers) of the Interior Designer Board Exam (Interior Designer Licensure Exams) which was held on October 28, 29 and 30 in the city of Manila.

The results of the October 2015 Interior Designer Board Exam, including the lists of top 10 passers and top 10 performing schools, will be posted here in Spotlight Philippines. 

Please stay tuned. Bookmark this page, like Spotlight Philippines, follow by email, and follow me on Twitter (@leighmichiyato) for more updates. :)

PASSERS LIST | October 2015 Electronics Technician Board Exam

1,784 out of 4,467 passed the Electronics Engineer Licensure Examination and 2,984 out of 3,518 passed the Electronics Technician Licensure Examination given by the Board of Electronics Engineering in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao and Lucena this October 2015, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC has announced.

OCTOBER 2015 Electronics Engineer and Electronics Technician Board Exams Full List of Passers

OCTOBER 2015 Electronics Engineer and Electronics Technician Board Exams School Performance

>OCTOBER 2015 Electronics Engineer Board Exam Top 10

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In several days, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will release the list of successful examinees (passers) of the Electronics Technician Board Exam (Electronics Technician Licensure Exams) which was held on October 26 in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, and Lucena.

The results of the October 2015 Electronics Technician Board Exam, including the lists of top 10 passers and top 10 performing schools, will be posted here in Spotlight Philippines. 

Please stay tuned. Bookmark this page, like Spotlight Philippines, follow by email, and follow me on Twitter (@leighmichiyato) for more updates. :)

TRENDING | #ALDubEBTamangPanahon hashtag numbers at 39.4 million tweets

It's official. #ALDubEBTamangPanahon 39,430,893 tweets were made by AlDub nation! Congratulations!

STATS UPDATE: FINAL AND OFFICIAL TWEET COUNT FOR #ALDubEBTamangPanahon 39,430,893 TWEETS pic.twitter.com/hEUStbBqjk

— ALDUB RECORDS (@IstatistikaGURU) October 24, 2015

LIVE STREAM | Where to watch Eat Bulaga - Sa Tamang Panahon concert

You can watch the live stream of the Eat Bulaga - Sa Tamang Panahon concert here via certain Youtube channels. Watch the most awaited AlDub event here.

Video Courtesy: Youtube channel Louie Sparkle

Video Courtesy: TEAMSHei TV

VIDEO | Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes arrival disrupts long voter registration line in QC Hall

A netizen has uploaded a clip showing how most Filipinos tend to forget their problems in the short run when (possibly unintended) distractions (e.g. celebrities) get into the scenario. In this case, Sandro Del Rosario detailed what happened while he was registering as a first time voter in Quezon City Hall.

I was just going to register as a voter "peacefully" but then this happened... DingDong Dantes and Marian Rivera arrive...
Posted by Sandro Del Rosario on Thursday, October 22, 2015

Video Source: Facebook user Sandro Del Rosario

The apparent problem here was the long line that was somehow irritating some of the registrants. The arrival, however, of celebrity couple Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes changed the atmosphere. People flocked to know what was happening and eventually, everything turned to chaos. The queue just disappeared at an instant and the people were just okay with that.

Definitely, this would not have happened if the guards, as per cam time, secured the line before giving vehicle pass to the couple. It's not Marian and Dingdong who's to blame for such case because they just wanted to vote as well, while there clearly was no other way for them to register as lining up personally would have caused more commotion with the graveness increasing the longer that they stayed there. It's mostly the people who should be criticized since they just wanted an easy escape out of the system they were in, whether they just got carried away or not.

Based on his experience, Del Rosario ended with three statements. One, Filipino are far too easily starstrucked. Two, they seem to forget all their problems when they see a celebrity. And three, while privileged people are given special treatment, most of the Filipino "masa" unconsciously and willingly subjugate themselves.

Furthermore, the video just shows that status symbol really has a lot of influence in Philippine society and that influence is a key piece in achieving a more robust, equitable, and sustainable development.

PASSERS LIST | October 2015 Electronics Engineers Board Exam

1,784 out of 4,467 passed the Electronics Engineer Licensure Examination and 2,984 out of 3,518 passed the Electronics Technician Licensure Examination given by the Board of Electronics Engineering in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao and Lucena this October 2015, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC has announced.

OCTOBER 2015 Electronics Engineer and Electronics Technician Board Exams Full List of Passers

OCTOBER 2015 Electronics Engineer and Electronics Technician Board Exams School Performance

>OCTOBER 2015 Electronics Engineer Board Exam Top 10

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In several days, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will release the list of successful examinees (passers) of the Electronics Engineers Board Exam (Electronics Engineers Licensure Exams) which was held on October 24 and 25 in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, and Lucena.

The results of the  October 2015 Electronics Engineers Board Exam, including the lists of top 10 passers and top 10 performing schools, will be posted here in Spotlight Philippines. 

Please stay tuned. Bookmark this page, like Spotlight Philippines, follow by email, and follow me on Twitter (@leighmichiyato) for more updates. :)

PASSERS LIST | October 2015 Fisheries Technologists Board Exam

366 out of 1,014 passed the Fisheries Technologist Licensure Examination given by the Board of Fisheries in Manila, Davao and Iloilo this October 2015, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

OCTOBER 2015 Fisheries Technologist Board Exam Full List of Passers

OCTOBER 2015 Fisheries Technologist Board Exam School Performance

OCTOBER 2015 Fisheries Technologist Board Exam Top 10

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In several days, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will release the list of successful examinees (passers) of the Fisheries Technologists Board Exam (Fisheries Technologists Licensure Exams) which was held on October 21 and 22 in the cities of Manila, Davao, and Iloilo.

The results of the October 2015 Fisheries Technologists Board Exam, including the lists of top 10 passers and top 10 performing schools, will be posted here in Spotlight Philippines. 

Please stay tuned. Bookmark this page, like Spotlight Philippines, follow by email, and follow me on Twitter (@leighmichiyato) for more updates. :)

SPOTTED | These celebrity sketches look like actual BnW photos!

Marian Rivera photo sketch by Hans Alcanzare

Look! Hans Alcanzare, the artist behind the viral charcoal photo sketches of Maine Mendoza aka Yaya Dub and Alden Richards who make up the AlDub love team, had  actually shown some cool skills two years earlier. The 23-year-old St. Louis University graduate, who's now an urban planner and a civil engineer, did impress a lot with his own sketch of Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera.

A sketch of Marian Rivera with artist Hans in one of the photo tiles.

At just one glance, one could easily see Dingdong Dantes' wife in shades of black and white. It's amazing because one might mistaken it for a BnW photo, but err not, it's actually crafted by the same brilliant mind who made photo sketches of local celebrities like Anne Curtis and Megan Young to international stars like Andrew Garfield, Kim Soo Hyun, Johnny Depp, Taylor Swift, Angelina Jolie, and Robert Downey Jr.! Check out his incredible works below. Kudos Hans!

Hans Alcanzare Charcoal Sketches Collection

Got any cool/inspiring Pinoy stories/features of accomplishments to share? Feel free to send them to spotlightphilippines(at)yahoo(dot)com(dot)ph.

SPOTTED | A mysterious floating city over China?

A video clip on Youtube showing a mysterious floating city (or resemblance of such) in the clouds above Fushan, China has attracted thousands of curious viewers and mystery hunters. Is this a holographic image made by some group of technology enthusiasts? Is this a government project being tested? Are we seeing the future---the parallel universe, perhaps? Is this just a cloud that is processed by our brains as an optical illusion of a city? Or is this even true?

Video Source: Youtube user Rajesh Parameshwaran Iyer

My gut feel says this is more likely either a man-made hoax or simply a cloud. If indeed hundreds of spectators have seen this floating city over Fushan, there should have been more clips of these (at least more than one) to show that this did happen. But, as of the moment, only one and just one clip is present online. Had there been more clips from various angles and had there been more hype from international media, this could have been more legit rather than just a plain noise-maker.

If indeed this did happen and more videos go online, then some mix of science and technology must be behind this. Perhaps an ominous cloud that just appears like a floating city? Or perhaps it's just trickingo our eyes? What do you think

#AlDUb | Is AlDub the hottest love team in the country?

Image Source: ThePhilippinePride.com

Happening on October 24, "Aldub - Sa Tamang Panahon," which is touted to be Eat Bulaga's biggest show in its 36-year history, may just show proof of the intense power of AlDub's appeal and the solid support of AlDub Nation, a diverse group of fans worldwide. More than 30,000 tickets have already been sold through TicketWorld for AlDub's grand fans day.

Meanwhile, competitor It's Showtime filled the 16,500-seater Smart Araneta Coliseum during its 6th anniversary kick-off special last September 27 when it fielded ABS-CBN's three biggest love teams as a sign of unity within the station. However, this event could just be dwarfed by AlDub's most awaited and talked about celebration. With this in mind, does this indicate that AlDub is the hottest love team in town?

See you all on the 24th at Philippine Arena, AlDub Nation! Sama sama tayong lahat sa tamang panahon! Bayanihan na!!! #ALBUBTheBigSurprise

— Maine Mendoza (@mainedcm) October 17, 2015

Recently, Maine Mendoza's and Alden Richards' Twitter accounts were revealed as the fastest growing profiles for last week.

Grabe yung AlDub! Fastest growing profiles all over the world! Si Yaya tinalo si Taylor at Katy! 😱 #ALDUBTheTRIALS pic.twitter.com/G8LT3OmxZo

— Lola Bashang Kowts ツ (@imlolabashang) September 21, 2015

The proceeds of Lola Nidora's announced special Bayanihan day will be used to fund AlDub libraries in the country. Looks like AlDub's influence could just bring about change in the country as a whole. It is hoped that the phenomenal love team uses its sprawling influence to help transform the Philippine youth landscape and instill more values (outside morality) to our society in its entirety.

Last May, the Philippine Arena welcomed 30,000 attendees to the Katy Petty Prismatic World Tour concert. For the record, the highest number of attendees achieved by the arena is 43,624, a Guinness World record in both Largest Attendance for a Film Screening and the Largest Attendance for a Film Premiere categories, for the INC's Felix Manalo story. In October last year, more than 50,000 spectators attended the Philippine Basketball Association's opening ceremony which was the first commercial and non-INC event conducted in the arena.

The Philippine Arena is the world's largest indoor stadium located in Bulacan, Philippines.

CLASS SUSPENSION | #WalangPasok on October 19, 2015 (Monday)

Typhon Lando's effects have forced  local government units to suspend classes on October 19, 2015 (Monday). Here is a list of areas with class suspensions for tomorrow.

National Capital Region

Caloocan – all levels

City of Manila – all levels

Muntinlupa City – all levels

Pateros – all levels

Valenzuela City – all levels

Pateros - all levels

Navotas City - all levels

Makati City - all levels

Mandaluyong City - all levels

Manila - all levels

Caloocan City - all levels

San Juan City - all levels

Pasig City - all levels

Paranaque City - all levels

Taguig City - all levels

Malabon City - all levels

Marikina City - all levels

Pasay City - all levels

Las Pinas City - all levels

Quezon City - preschool to HS only

Bulacan

Malolos City - all levels

Hagonoy - all levels

Obando - all levels

Bocaue - all levels

Calumpit - all levels

Meycauayan City - all levels

Paombong - all levels

Isabela

Province of Isabela - all levels

Laguna

San Pablo City - all levels

Nueva Ecija

Province of Nueva Ecija - all levels

Pampanga

Province of Pampanga - all levels

Source: Inquirer

PASSERS LIST | October 2015 Criminologists Board Exam

9,671 out of 29,591 passed the Criminologist Licensure Examination given by the Board of Criminology in the cities of Manila, Antique, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, and all other regional offices, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has announced.

Credits: Philippine Daily Inquirer, Professional Regulation Commission

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In several days, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will release the list of successful exam takers (passers) of the Criminologists Board Exam (Criminologists Licensure Exams) which was held on October 17, 18 and 19 in the cities of Manila, Zamboanga, Rosales, Pangasinan, and all other Regional Offices.

The results of the October 2015 Criminologists Board Exam, including the lists of top 10 passers and top 10 performing schools, will be posted here in Spotlight Philippines. 

Please stay tuned. Bookmark this page, like Spotlight Philippines, follow by email, and follow me on Twitter (@leighmichiyato) for more updates. :)

#AlDub | 5 Reasons Why AlDub is the Most Popular Love Team in the Philippines Today

Image Courtesy: GMA Network, Eat Bulaga

Before, it was only Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo as the KathNiel tandem. Then, Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano came in with their LizQuen partnership, which was then followed by James Reid and Nadine Lustre with their JaDine team-up. However, there is this one extremely popular Kapuso love team that just matches the three love teams of the Kapamilya network – AlDub.

Why is that so? Here are five possible reasons that explain why AlDub is the most popular (and most supported) love team to date.

1. Its related hashtags have dominated Twitter-verse and most of the online world.

Image Courtesy: Rappler

On September 5, the first actual on-stage encounter between AlDub’s halves Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza (aka Yaya Dub) rocked the whole of Twitter-verse causing entertained netizens to score 5.807 million #ALDUBBATTLEForACause tweets!

On September 12, AlDub in its Kalyeserye raked in 6,409,500 tweets for #ALDUBTheAbduction. It was thought to be one of the highest and ceiling point for the number of tweets associated to a love team, but critics were wrong. On September 19, 12.125 million #ALDUBMostAwaitedDate tweets were generated. It was one big face slam to competing show It’s Showtime’s #ShowtimeMagPastillas which only reached approximately 500,000.

But the netizen support was not to be joked upon, on September 26, 25.652 million tweets (yes, you’re reading that right!) #ALDubEBforLOVE tweets were made, closing in on 2015’s most tweeted topic which is the Super Bowl XLIX. Terrific!

Isn’t the number of mentions on Twitter, not yet considering the fact that it broke the world record for the highest number of tweets generated in a day, one TITANIC evidence of AlDub’s popularity? And there’s just more to that as both AGB Nielsen and Kantar TV ratings firms have reported a widening ratings gap between the rival noontime shows Eat Bulaga and It’s Showtime. This just proves the viewer-enticing power of AlDub.

2. AlDub won awards just a few months after its unexpected breakout!

Well, on October 11, Wally Bayola (a.k.a. Lola Nidora), Maine Mendoza, Alden Richards, and TAPE Productions were recognized in the 1st Catholic Social Media Awards which was organized by church-based organizations Youth Pinoy and Areopagus Communications Inc. for "promoting Filipino Christian values and virtues." The awarding ceremony was commenced within the 4th Catholic Social Media Summit, a two-day event with a goal of teaching Catholics how to use social media responsibly and to use it to promote good moral principles.

Last September, AlDub also received the Most Popular Breakout Loveteam award in this year’s EdukCircle Awards.

Now the question is, has there been any love team in the past to have received such awards? It’s probably one of the reasons why AlDub fans stay hooked on to Eat Bulaga’s Kalyeserye episodes, aside from the fact that Yaya Dub and Alden just have it all – the chemistry and the GMRC hehe. They definitely embody what good role models to the youth should be.

3. AlDub has a lot of loud supporters all across the globe from all walks of life!

Video Courtesy: GMA News and Public Affairs

Every love team has its solid foundation of supporters, but not this much. And when we say this much, we mean THIS much. Watch this exclusive video by GMA News and Public Affairs. This phenomenal love team has taken the Filipino community by storm!

4. AlDub’s simplistic, values-oriented approach and love-blended charisma even beats ABS-CBN’s three biggest love teams combined.

When the network ratings war was brought to another level, from mainstream to alternative media (Twitter and Facebook), competitor It’s Showtime stepped up its game to counter the rising star of GMA as it’s probably that the Kapamilya Network was determined to smash head-on with the AlDub fame. On September 26, two big events took place: National Pabebe Day on one side versus It’s Showtime Kapamilya Day: The ANIMversary Kick-off. And guess what happened? Your guess is as good as ours. J

5. Alden and Maine are undeniably popular as a team and as reel (and possible real) halves!

CONGRATS BAE! Alden Richards' GOLD certified DEBUT album enters BILLBOARD WORLD ALBUM Chart! #ALDUBTogetherAgain pic.twitter.com/csKhpvPxXY

— Universal Records PH (@universalrecph) October 7, 2015

— Universal Records PH (@universalrecph) October 7, 2015

The love team can boast of a good following as seen in their great commercials. When sponsors trust you and your appeal to the public, they’d just go after you. Recently, Alden and Maine were both featured in commercials for McDo, Talk n’ Text, Zonrox and Bear Brand.

Wala nang hihigit pa sayo! #LiniZpamore with Alden and Maine. Kikiligin ka sa sulit ng Zonrox PLUS thick bleach. P16.10 lang!
Posted by Zonrox Philippines on Sunday, October 11, 2015

Video Source: Zonrox Facebook Page

Video Source: Youtube channel Showbiz Chismis

Don’t forget Maine’s 555 sardines commercial and Alden’s exposure in magazine Inside Showbiz. Don’t forget Alden’s album hitting Billboard Music’s Top 10 Weekly World Albums this October and entering the Itunes’ Philippines chart last September!

BONUS: Even Kapamilya employees do the Pabebe Wave popularized by AlDub!

From Judy Ann Santos and Jhong Hilario to Kapamilya black box sales reps and staff, the AlDub fever hasn’t subsided. It’s too hot right now, even Kapamilya stars have been infected by this craze.

Video Source: Youtube user Gwen lizano

Video Source: Youtube user noli san pedro

PASSERS LIST | October 2015 Metallurgical Engineers Board Exam (Computer-based)

UPDATE: The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 50 out of 75 passed the Metallurgical Engineer Licensure Examination given by the Board of Metallurgical Engineering in the cities of Manila and Davao from October 13-15, 2015, respectively.

COMPLETE LIST OF PASSERS

TOP 10 LIST OF PASSERS

SCHOOL PERFORMANCES

Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will start on Wednesday, October 21, 2015. 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 2015-2018. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals, prior to the oathtaking ceremonies.

The date and venue for the oathtaking ceremony of the new successful examinees in the said examination WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER.

Registration for membership with the Society of Metallurgical Engineers of the Philippines (SMEP) will be on the oathtaking.

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In several days, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will release the list of successful examinees (passers) of the October 2015 Metallurgical Engineers Board Exam (Computer-based) or Metallurgical Engineers Licensure Exams which was held on October 13, 14, and 15 in the cities of Manila, and Davao.

The results of the October 2015 Metallurgical Engineers Board Exam (Computer-based), including the lists of top 10 passers and top 10 performing schools, will be posted here in Spotlight Philippines. 

Please stay tuned. Bookmark this page, like Spotlight Philippines, follow by email, and follow me on Twitter (@leighmichiyato) for more updates. :)

PASSERS LIST | October 2015 Geodetic Engineers Board Exam

UPDATE:

COMPLETE LIST OF PASSERS

TOP 10 LIST OF PASSERS

SCHOOL PERFORMANCES

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In several days, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will release the list of successful examinees (passers) of the Geodetic Engineers Board Exam (Geodetic Engineers Board Exam) which was held on October 13 and 14 in the city of Manila.

The results of the October 2015 Geodetic Engineers Board Exam, including the lists of top 10 passers and top 10 performing schools, will be posted here in Spotlight Philippines. 

Please stay tuned. Bookmark this page, like Spotlight Philippines, follow by email, and follow me on Twitter (@leighmichiyato) for more updates. :)

PASSERS LIST | October 2015 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Board Exam Results

UPDATE:
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 5,468 out of 13,317 passed the Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination held last October 3, 4, 10, and 11.

OCTOBER 2015 CPA Board Exam Top 10

1 RALLEY SORIANO PARAGAS
COLEGIO DE DAGUPAN (for.COMPUTRONIX COLL)
92.86

2 IAN KIER JAVATE VALENCIA
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY BATANGAS CITY (PBMIT)
92.57

3 RONNA MAE ENTERIA FERRER
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-MAIN-STA. MESA
92.14

4 MICHAEL JOHN DATU DAVID
HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY
91.86

SHARMAINE DIANNE CHUA MAMAED
ATENEO DE DAVAO UNIVERSITY
91.86

5 JAMES ROBERT DELA TORRE AGUILA
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-MAIN-STA. MESA
91.71

MASAKO MANIAGO PINEDA
HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY
91.71

STEPHANIE ALACAR SOLOMON
UNIVERSITY OF BAGUIO
91.71

6 CATHERINE JOYCE CALARA ESPINEDA
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY PHILIPPINES-CABANATUAN CITY
91.43

BETHANY CHELUHI NORA PEDRO
UNIVERSITY OF SAINT LOUIS TUGUEGARAO
91.43

HANNAH FAYE KRYSTLE ALBARRACIN REYES
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-LIPA
91.43

7 CHARLES REGINALD KHU HWANG
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-MANILA
91.29

KENNETH GUEVARRA LIMOSNERO
UNIVERSITY OF SAINT LA SALLE
91.29

MAY ANNE RIVERA REYES
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
91.29

8 MA ROSA MIA ROBLES REYES
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
91.14

FERN ADRIEL MISSION VELASCO
COLEGIO DE DAGUPAN (for.COMPUTRONIX COLL)
91.14

9 KEREN KRISTEL MARALIT DIMACULANGAN
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-LIPA
91.00

ANNE FRANCES ONG LEE
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES DILIMAN
91.00

10 GERREMIE OYA BUAL
SAN PABLO COLLEGES
90.86

EDWARD DEL FIN MANALOTO
HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY
90.86

MONICO PAULO BALLERAS RAÑOSA
BICOL UNIVERSITY-DARAGA
90.86

OCTOBER 2015 CPA Board Exam Full List of Passers

>OCTOBER 2015 CPA Board Exam School Performance

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In several days, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will release the list of successful examinees (passers) of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Board Exam (CPA Licensure Exams) which was held on October 3, 4, 10,  and 11 in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Iloilo, Legaspi, and Lucena.

The results of the October 2015 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Board Exam, including the lists of top 10 passers and top 10 performing schools, will be posted here in Spotlight Philippines. 

Please stay tuned. Bookmark this page, like Spotlight Philippines, follow by email, and follow me on Twitter (@leighmichiyato) for more updates. :)