TV | Is the AlDub craze losing steam? Kantar ratings show It's Showtime slowly beating Eat Bulaga! in January 2016.

Kantar Media has recently released data of its national TV ratings coverage. In the images below, national TV ratings for January 11 and 12 show that ABS-CBN's It's Showtime has edged out GMA's crown jewel program Eat Bulaga! after a surprise ratings boost from the unexpected formation of the AlDub love team featuring Alden Richards and Yaya Dub (Maine Mendoza in real life) has caused  a ratings drag on the Kapamilya side.

January 11 was the first time It's Showtime successfully won more viewers vs Eat Bulaga! since the creation of the popular segment "KalyeSerye."

On January 12, It's Showtime beat Eat Bulaga! by a meager 0.1%. A day before, on January 11, the former had a 0.3% gap over Eat Bulaga! in the Urban+Rural category.

It can be recalled that Eat Bulaga! obtained a record 40.1% rating, out. Since the start of the year, the ratings gap between It's Showtime and Eat Bulaga! thinned. 

Did the entry of Mariel Rodriguez, Amy Perez, and Hashtag help in bringing the gap to a narrow close? Will the classic sub-program "Tawag ng Tanghalan" of It's Showtime take it to a ratings leap?
Is the AlDub phenomenon losing steam? Air out your opinion below.

Meanwhile, here is AGB Nielsen TV ratings for Eat Bulaga! and It's Showtime last January 11.

PASSERS LIST | January 2016 Real Estate Consultants (Revalida) Board Exam Results

In a few days, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will release the list of successful examinees (passers) of the January 2016 Real Estate Consultants (Revalida) Board Exam (Real Estate Consultants Licensure Exam) which was held on January 13 and 14 in the city of Manila.

The results of the January 2016 Real Estate Consultants (Revalida) Board Exam, including the lists of top 10 passers the top 10 performing schools, and the performances of the schools, will be posted here in Spotlight Philippines. 

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LIST | Winners of the 73rd Golden Globe Awards include The Revenant, The Martian, Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon

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The Revenant, a story of a trapper who makes it out of a bear attack and avenges himself for those who left him to die, took the Golden Globe for best movie drama in the recently concluded 73rd Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 10. Titanic star Leonardo DiCaprio finally received his much-deserved Golden Globe for best drama actor. 

Meanwhile, The Martian took the Golden Globe for the best picture in the musical/comedy category. Its star Matt Damon brought home the Golden Globe for best actor in the same category.

Look at the list of the winners in this year's Golden Globe Awards.

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Picture, Drama: “The Revenant.”

Picture, Musical or Comedy: “The Martian.”

Actor, Drama: Leonardo DiCaprio, “The Revenant.”

Actress, Drama: Brie Larson, “Room.”

Director: Alejandro Inarritu, “The Revenant.”

Actor, Musical or Comedy: Matt Damon, “The Martian.”

Actress, Musical or Comedy: Jennifer Lawrence, “Joy.”

Supporting Actor: Sylvester Stallone, “Creed.”

Supporting Actress, Motion Picture: Kate Winslet, “Steve Jobs.”

Foreign Language: “Son of Saul.”

Animated Film: “Inside Out.”

Screenplay: Aaron Sorkin, “Steve Jobs.”

Original Score: Ennio Morricone, “The Hateful Eight.”

Original Song: “Writing’s on the Wall” music and lyrics by Sam Smith, Jimmy Napes), “Spectre.”

TELEVISION

Series, Drama: “Mr. Robot.”

Actor, Drama: Jon Hamm, “Mad Men.”

Actress, Drama: Taraji P. Henson, “Empire.”

Series, Comedy: “Mozart in the Jungle.”

Actor, Musical or Comedy: Gael Garcia Bernal, “Mozart in the Jungle.”

Actress, Musical or Comedy: Rachel Bloom, “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.”

Movie or Limited Series: “Wolf Hall.”

Actor, Limited Series or TV Movie: Oscar, Isaac, “Show Me a Hero.”

Actress, Movie or Limited Series: Lady Gaga, “American Horror Story: Hotel.”

Supporting Actor, Series, Limited Series or TV Movie: Christian Slater, “Mr. Robot.

Supporting Actress, Series, Limited Series or TV Movie: Maura Tierney, “The Affair.”

PASSERS LIST | January 2016 Dentists (Practical) Board Exam Results

446 out of 900 passed the December 2015 Dentist Licensure Examination (Written Phase) and 425 out of 449 passed the Dentist Licensure Examination (Practical Phase) given by the Board of Dentistry in Manila this January 2016, the Professional Regulation Commission has announced.

January 2016 Dentists (Practical) Board Exam Full List of Passers

January 2016 Dentists (Practical) Board Exam Top 10

>January 2016 Dentists (Practical and Written) Board Exam School Performance

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In a few days, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will release the list of successful examinees (passers) of the Dentists (Practical) Board Exam (Licensure Exam) which was held on January 5, 6, 7 and 8, 2016 in the city of Manila.

The results of the January 2016 Dentists (Practical) Board Exam, including the lists of top 10 passers the top 10 performing schools, and the performances of the schools, will be posted here in Spotlight Philippines. 

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

DETAILS | Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2016

Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2016 (Click to enlarge)

Get ready to fly high and reach for the skies in this year's Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2016. Expect to be compelled with this crowd-enthralling festivity! 

Celebrating its 20th year of launching hot air balloons from the Philippine grounds, the 2016 Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta comes back to bring another weekend of undeniable fun and mesmerizing colors. 

When it will happen 

While the official lineup of activities is yet to be declared, let it be known that the Philippine Hot Air Balloon festival will still take place in Clark, Pampanga this February 11-14, 2016. The schedule of the 20th Philippine Hot Air Balloon Fiesta will be announced soon. 

What to watch out for 

Besides the much-anticipated hot air balloon launches that will take place early in the morning and will set the night to light, there are other activities and events to look forward too! Take delight and be inspired in awe as you watch trained individuals perform skydiving, aerobatics, and paragliding. You can also engage in flying your own kite and remote controlled aircraft. Would it be possible to launch drones as well? We’ll see. 

Ticket prices 

The prices for admission to the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is 350 Php for General Admission and 6,000 Php for VIP in a 1-day access to the festival grounds. 

Speaking of VIP passes, you can get these additional services with it: 

• Priority entrance
• An air-conditioned lounge 
• Complimentary use of the balloon launch patio
• Breakfast and lunch buffets 
• Afternoon high tea
• Complimentary snacks & beverages

If you want to ride a hot air balloon, you’ll have to shell out $350. Meanwhile, tandem paragliding is less costly at $150. Doing tandem skydiving will cost you $400, while airplane discovery flights will make you spend $120. Figures are either in Philippine Pesos (Php) or US dollars ($). 

Where to buy tickets 

Purchase the 20th hot air balloon fest tickets through PIHABF offices at the Air Ads Hangar, Andrews Avenue, Pasay City. You may also visit its site via http://www.philballoonfest.net/online-ticketing/. 

Tickets will also be sold at the festival entrance through ticketing gates and counters in the venue that will open daily.

Photo Courtesy: BalloonTeam.net

Where to dine out 

You can bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages to the venue. Food stalls and booths will also be present there to offer yummy and tasty snacks and meals, and thirst-quenching drinks. 

Best time to be there 

Gates usually open at 5 AM. Just wait for the official programme/schedule of the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta to be announced so that you'd be able to prepare more for the event. It's going to be one of the best days of your year!

Where to park my car 

Parking lots will be made available near and around the venue. The handicapped will also be allotted special parking slots in the area. Parking attendants will also be provided to guide you and avoid parking mayhem. 

Be updated on the official schedule of programs for the 20th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. Like the PIHABF official Facebook page via https://www.facebook.com/pihabf/. Visit www.philballoonfest.net.