REPLAY: Renato Corona Impeachment Trial (Day 9) - January 31, 2012

Watch the replay of Day 9 (January 31, 2012) of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona on your computer or mobile device online.

This YouTube replay video feed for the special coverage of the Chief Justice Renato Corona Impeachment Trial is courtesy of GMA News TV. Please click the play button to start viewing.

The trial will be held Mondays to Thursdays, starting at 2 p.m.. You can also watch GMA News TV Channel 11 for the live daily coverage of ‘The Chief Justice on Trial’.

Participate in the online discussion through Facebook below, or by Tweeting using the hashtag #CJtrial.

To watch today's live stream of the impeachment or the replay of the previous trials, click here.

For more news about the impeachment, visit http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/cjtrial.

Heart Evangelista Covers Sense & Style Magazine Februray 2012 Issue

Kapuso Drama Princess Heart Evangelista shows her sultry side as she graces the double cover of Sense&Style Magazine February 2012 issue.

DRAMA PRINCESS is wearing Lime green charmeuse silk halter dress with weave detail 
in cut-out tulle and satin bias tapes by JOSHUA GUIBONE

HEART AND SOUL Beaded backless blouse in silk jacquard and 
denim with chiffon skirt, both by ROLAND ALZATE.

This February 2012 issue of Sense&Style Magazine with a cover story "HEART EVANGELISTA RETURNS TO THE LIMELIGHT" also include 10 ways to revive romance, secrets on how these celeb mommies gained their pre-pregnancy figure, things that we love to wear for spring season, and many more!

It's definitely Heart Evangelista month. Grab a copy of Heart Evangelista's stunning and high-fashioned Sense & Style Cover Mag February 2012 Issue now at any local bookstores & newsstands nationwide for only P120.

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PRC Reaches Out to Overseas Professionals and Opens More Services for Professionals

The Professional Regulation Commission is extending its services to professionals based overseas as part of its plans and programs for the year 2012. This was declared by PRC Chairperson, Teresita R. Manzala, during the PRC's annual Planning Conference held on January 13 to 15 at the Philippine Judicial Academy in Tagaytay, Batangas.

Chairperson Manzala told the 46 Professional Regulatory Boards (PRB) that their presence should be extended overseas and urged them to encourage professional organizations/associations to create sub-unit to serve the interests of Filipino Professionals in the ASEAN, Asia-Pacific, North American, European, and Middle Eastern countries. In her opening speech, she said, “The PRBs should address the concerns of overseas-based professionals and should reach out to these professionals by establishing dynamic linkages with their professional organizations overseas, particularly wherever there are high concentrations of such professionals notably in Australia, Japan, the US and the UK.” 

Chairperson Manzala cited the Department of Labor and Employment year-end 2011 report that prospects for overseas employment remain positive in 2012, in spite of the multiple challenges in the global labor market. The DOLE has reported that new hires among OFWs in 2011 rose by 27.26 per cent over the 2010 deployment, while rehires increased by 3.53 per cent. The increase in deployment in new hires indicates an increase in new jobs for OFWs. 

For 2012, the PRC will increase its Walk-In Examinations from twice to thrice a week and open the examinations to more professions. A CHED-PRC two-way link which will enable applicants to apply for the licensure examinations in their schools will be deployed and implemented in three pilot regions in Baguio, Cebu and Davao to eliminate the long queues at the PRC. 

The Commission will begin Regionalized ID printing and issuance of the ID cards through the PRC's 10 regional offices or kiosks situated in public places. A PRC Career Employment Counseling Program will also be initiated by the boards to support the DOLE's Career Guidance Advocacy, which will help address the mismatch between skills supply and skills demand, Manzala said. 

Chair Manzala likewise revealed that in pursuit of linkages to help the nursing profession, a project called the Joint PRC-BON (Board of Nursing)-CHED Cultural and Professional Competency Enhancement of Filipino Registered Nurses and Capacity Building of Higher Education Institution for Philippine Nursing Education is being undertaken. The PRC will head a delegation on a study tour in Japan sponsored by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) from January 23 to February 1. The delegation is composed of members of the Board of Nursing and representatives from the DOH, TESDA, POEA, CHED and the deans of nursing from UP, University of the East and the Cebu Normal University.

Source: Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

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Jade Lopez and Danielle Castaño Cover FHM Philippines February 2012 Issue

FHM Philippines magazine double the love this February as VIVA's newest babes Danielle Castaño and Jade Lopez graces the cover of its February 2012 issue.

FHM Philippines February 2012 issue features 2 of the newest talents of Viva Entertainment, Starstruck Batch 1 Avenger Jade Lopez and former Binibining Pilipinas- World 2008 Danielle Castaño.

Features inside the issue include: "Don't Ever Write Love Notes And Other Revised Rules of Dating", "Mating Call: Great Sex Through Heightened Senses", "The Cook's Armory: Fuel Your Chef Dreams With A Tricked-Out Kitchen", "'PINAS Against China, Al Qaeda, North Korea: Do We Stand Chance Against Global Threats?" and ofcourse, "Hot! Fresh! Jade Lopez & Danielle Castaño: Viva's Newst Babes Are Ready To Rise And Shine" and many more.

FHM Philippines February 2012 issue is out! Grab your copy now!

Photo Credit: FHM Philippines (Facebook Page)

PS: See more sexy photos of Danielle Castaño and Jade Lopez inside the FHM Philippines magazine February 2012 issue here.

January 2012 Technical Evaluation for the Upgrading as Professional Electronics Engineer Results

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces on Friday, January 27, 2012 that 19 passed the Professional Electronics Engineer given by the Board of Electronics Engineering in Manila this January 2012. 

Roll of Successful Examinees in the

Technical Evaluation for the Upgrading as
PROFESSIONAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEER
Held in January 2012, Released on January 27, 2012

1 CABALLA, OMAR JR MANGIO
2 CARINUGAN, LYZEL MACALLING
3 DE LUNA, ROBERT GALLENA
4 DELA CRUZ, LUNA ANCHETA
5 DELOS REYES, REYNALDO RAYMUNDO
6 DINGLASAN, CRISPIN AQUIATAN
7 ESCALONA, RECHIE TUNAY
8 FLAMINIAN, VANESSA JOPSON
9 GUEVARA, FERNANDO JR SIA
10 JIMENEZ, NASHER GUEVARRA
11 LIM, STEPHEN ALLEN GOTUA
12 MALAYTO, FREDDIE CUERDO
13 PANGILINAN, BERNARDO ARELLANO
14 PAREDES, ALEXANDER VILLANUEVA
15 SAUT, JUNEL DELA PEÑA
16 SIN, VICENTE CASTRO
17 TAMAYAO, PHILIP AMBATALI
18 TAN, ROSEMARIE DE JESUS
19 VALEROS, RUBEN BACHILLER

The members of the Board of Electronics Engineering are Engr. Sylvia I. Marcelo, Chairman and Engr. Joel B. Bajador, Member. 

Related Downloads

• Full text of the January 2012 Results of the Technical Evaluation for the Upgrading as Professional Electronics Engineer
• List of Successful Examinees who passed the Technical Evaluation for the Upgrading as Professional Electronics Engineer held in January 2012

Source: Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

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January 2012 Marine Engineer Officers Licensure Examination Results

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces on Friday, January 27, 2012 that 849 out of 1,376 passed the various grades of the written phase of the MARINE ENGINEER OFFICERS LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS given by the Board for Marine Engineer Officers in Manila and Iloilo this January 2012.

The members of the Board for Marine Engineer Officers are Engr. Miguel O. Marasigan, Officer-in-Charge; Engr. Victoriano A. Alojado, Engr. Ferdinand R. Pascua and Engr. Eldefonso G. Uba, Members.

The results were released after four (4) working days from the last day of examinations.

Registration for the issuance of Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Cards will start on January 31, 2012 until February 10, 2012 at Regional Offices and January 31, 2012 until February 17, 2012 at Central Office. 

In addition, 434 applicants were approved for upgrading as Chief Marine Engineer Officers as per Board Res. No. 158 dated September 26, 2011, Board Res. No. 165 dated October 12, 2011, Board Res. No. 172 dated October 26, 2011, Board Res. No. 178 dated November 15, 2011, Board Res. No. 180 dated November 16, 2011, Board Res. No. 183 dated November 25, 2011, Board Res. Nos. 193 & 194 dated December 22, 2011, Board Res. No. 198 dated December 29, 2011 and Board Res. No. 01 dated January 6, 2012 Series of 2011 and 2012. 

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

Related Downloads

• Full text of the Official Result of January 2012 Marine Engineer Officer Licensure Examinations
• Performance of schools in the January 2012 Marine Engineer Officer Licensure Examinations
• List of successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places (Chief Marine Engineer Officer-Written Phase)
• List of successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places (Second Marine Engineer Officer-Written Phase)
• List of successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places (OIC of an Engineering Watch-Written Phase)
• List of successful examinees in the January 2012 Marine Engineer Officer Licensure Examination
• List of approved applicants for upgrading as Chief Marine Engineer Officer as per Board Res. No. 158 dated September 26, 2011, Board Res. No. 165 dated October 12, 2011, Board Res. No. 172 dated October 26, 2011, Board Res. No. 178 dated November 15, 2011, Board Res. No. 180 dated November 16, 2011, Board Res. No. 183 dated November 25, 2011, Board Res. Nos. 193 & 194 dated December 22, 2011, Board Res. No. 198 dated December 29, 2011 and Board Res. No. 01 dated January 6, 2012 Series of 2011 and 2012.

Source: Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

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18th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards 2012 - List of Winners

The biggest and brightest stars of film and television came together on Sunday, January 29, 2012, January 30 in the Philippines to honor their peers at the 18th annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards. The awards rite was held at Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles and was aired live in the Philippines via satellite on VELVET.

The Help was the big winner of the night, picking up the award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture!

Christopher Plummer and Octavia Spencer took home the evening's first awards for supporting actor and actress, while Alec Baldwin, Kate Winslet, Betty White and the casts of Modern Family and Boardwalk Empire were among the others earning nods during the ceremony. Receiving the night's top honors were Jean Dujardin for best actor in a leading role, Viola Davis for best female actor in a leading role and The Help for best ensemble in a motion picture.

Mary Tyler Moore accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award from Dick Van Dyke midway through the show, taking the opportunity to explain why she chose to use her middle name to separate herself from the six other Mary Moore's already on SAG's roster in the early stages of her Hollywood career.

Actors love honoring other actors, which is why the Screen Actors Guild Awards exist. That and as yet another precursor to the Academy Awards. Who took home the actor trophies at the 18th annual SAG Awards -- and thus moved one step closer to Oscar gold? Find out below the full list of nominees and winners at the 18th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards:

FILMS

Ensemble
The Artist
Bridesmaids
The Descendants
WINNER: The Help
Midnight in Paris

Lead actress
Glenn Close, Albert Nobbs
WINNER: Viola Davis, The Help
Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady
Tilda Swinton, We Need to Talk About Kevin
Michelle Williams, My Week With Marilyn

Lead actor
Demián Bichir, A Better Life
George Clooney, The Descendants
Leonardo DiCaprio, J. Edgar
WINNER: Jean Dujardin, The Artist
Brad Pitt, Moneyball

Supporting actor
Kenneth Branagh, My Week With Marilyn
Armie Hammer, J. Edgar
Jonah Hill, Moneyball
Nick Nolte, Warrior
WINNER: Christopher Plummer, Beginners

Supporting actress

Bérénice Bejo, The Artist
Jessica Chastain, The Help
Melissa McCarthy, Bridesmaids
Janet McTeer, Albert Nobbs
WINNER: Octavia Spencer, The Help

TELEVISION

Drama ensemble
WINNER: Boardwalk Empire (HBO)
Breaking Bad (AMC)
Dexter (Showtime)
Game of Thrones (HBO)
The Good Wife (CBS)

Actor, drama
Patrick J. Adams, Suits (USA)
WINNER: Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire (HBO)
Kyle Chandler, Friday Night Lights (DirectTV/NBC)
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad (AMC)
Michael C. Hall, Dexter (Showtime)

Actress, drama
Kathy Bates, Harry's Law (NBC)
Glenn Close, Damages (DirecTV)
WINNER: Jessica Lange, American Horror Story (FX)
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife (CBS)
Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer (TNT)

Actor, TV movie or miniseries
Laurence Fishburn, Thurgood (HBO)
WINNER: Paul Giamatti, Too Big to Fail (HBO)
Greg Kinnear, The Kennedys (Reelz)
Guy Pearce, Mildred Pierce (HBO)
James Woods, Too Big to Fail (HBO)

Actress, TV movie or miniseries
Diane Lane, Cinema Verite (HBO)
Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey (PBS)
Emily Watson, Appropriate Adult (ITV)
Betty White, Hallmark Hall of Fame: The Lost Valentine (CBS)
WINNER: Kate Winslet, Mildred Pierce (HBO)

Comedy ensemble
30 Rock (NBC)
The Big Bang Theory (CBS)
Glee (Fox)
WINNER: Modern Family (ABC)
The Office (NBC)

Actress, comedy
Julie Bowen, Modern Family (ABC)
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie (Showtime)
Tina Fey, 30 Rock (NBC)
Sofia Vergara, Modern Family (ABC)
WINNER: Betty White, Hot in Cleveland (TV Land)

Actor, comedy
WINNER: Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock (NBC)
Ty Burrell, Modern Family (ABC)
Steve Carell, The Office (NBC)
Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men (CBS)
Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family (ABC)

Lifetime Achievement Award
Mary Tyler Moore

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Jasmine Curtis-Smith Covers Meg Magazine February 2012 Issue

Jasmine Curtis-Smith, the Kapatid young star and sister of Anne Curtis-Smith is making a name for herself as she covers Meg Magazine’s February 2012 issue.

JASMINE CURTIS-SMITH on making a name for herself is the cover story of this issue of Meg Magazine. Features inside include "135+ Fashion & Beauty Must-Haves", Special Guy Guides, "This Season’s Color: Tangerine, and many more.

Meg Magazine February 2012 Issue is already available at your favorite local bookstores and magazine stands nationwide. Grab a copy now for only Php125.00!

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REPLAY: Renato Corona Impeachment Trial (Day 8) - January 30, 2012

Watch the replay of Day 8 (January 30, 2012) of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona on your computer or mobile device online.

This YouTube replay video feed for the special coverage of the Chief Justice Renato Corona Impeachment Trial is courtesy of GMA News TV. Please click the play button to start viewing.

The trial will be held Mondays to Thursdays, starting at 2 p.m.. You can also watch GMA News TV Channel 11 for the live daily coverage of ‘The Chief Justice on Trial’.

Participate in the online discussion through Facebook below, or by Tweeting using the hashtag #CJtrial.

To watch today's live stream of the impeachment or the replay of the previous trials, click here.

For more news about the impeachment, visit http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/cjtrial.

Angel Locsin Covers MOD Magazine January-February 2012 Issue

Another great and stunning look of one of the hottest star in showbiz as Kapamilya actress Angel Locsin graces the cover of MOD Magazine for its January-February 2012 issue.

The January-February 2012 issue of MOD magazine with Angel Locsin on the cover includes "Angel Locsin This Will Be Her Year", "Back To Basics: The Beauty of the White Button-Down", "Hair Today: The Right Style For Your Tresses", "Perfect Canvas: Tips To A Wart-Free Face", "Different Strokes: 3 Makeup Artists On Their Beauty Tips And Must-Haves", "New And Renew: A Guide To Start 2012 Right", " Read Into This How To Arrange Your Personal Library", "Down To Earth: Seed And Sprout Receipts For Your Diet", "Enter The Dragon: What You Should Eat This Year-Based On Your Zosiac Sign", " Words of Thanks: Write The Perfect Note Of Appreciation" and many more.

Grab a copy now and start your year with new and renew you.

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2012 PANATA Awards Winners - GMA-7 Awarded as Most Supportive Television Station

GMA Network was cited as the Most Supportive Television Station in the recently concluded PANATA (Pagkilala sa Natatanging Kontribusyon sa Bayan) Awards during the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)'s 61st Anniversary awards rites on January 26, 2012 at the DSWD Central Office, Batasan Hills, Quezon City.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) celebrates its 61st year of public service with the theme, “DSWD @ 61: Tuloy-Tuloy sa Kaunlaran”, with a line-up of month-long activities from January 3 to 27, 2012.

Highlights of the month-long celebration include the awarding of different citations and recognitions, namely PANATA (Pagkilala sa Natatanging Kontribusyon sa Bayan) Awards which recognizes the contribution of DSWD partners and stakeholders, the Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) for outstanding DSWD employees, and Loyalty Awards which recognizes officials and employees who have rendered 10 to 40 years of dedicated service.

The PANATA Awards were categorized into Gawad Paglilingkod sa Sambayanan (GAPAS) which gives recognition to non-government organizations (NGOs), local government units (LGUs), and the Gawad Ulat for media persons, all of whom have selflessly dedicated their time, energy and resources in helping the Department to carry out its mandate of improving the lives of the disadvantaged sectors of society.

This year’s PaNata awardees were: SOS Children’s Village in Calbayog, Samar for Best NGO; and Angat Kabuhayan SEA-Kabayan, Inc. in Calbiga, Samar, Region VIII for Model Self-Employment Assistance-Kaunlaran (SEA-K) Association.

On the other hand, the Gawad Ulat awardees were: Ms. Leila Salaverria and Mr. TJ Burgonio of Philippine Daily Inquirer for Most DSWD-Friendly Beat Reporters; Manila Times for Most Supportive Newspaper; Radyo Singko 92.3 News FM for Most Supportive Radio Station; and GMA 7 for Most Supportive Television Station.

Sixteen (16) partner civil society organizations were also given special recognition during the PaNATA awards namely: : Damayan ng Maralitang Pilipinong  Api (DAMPA); I Am  Redeemer and Master Evangelical Church; International Holistic Engagement for Life and Progress, Inc. (iHELP); Kabisig ng KALAHI; Marriage Encounter Foundation of the Philippines; People Power Volunteer for Reform  (PPVR)-Valenzuela; People Power Volunteers for Reform (PPVR)-Marikina; Philippine Partnership Support Service Agencies (PHILSSA); Pinoy Micro Enterprise (PinoyME); PINOY/PINAY/PPVR-Manila; Samahang Maralita para sa Makatao at Makatarungang  Paninirahan (Sama-Sama); Unang Hakbang Foundation, Inc.; Urban Poor Alliance, Amparo 179, Inc.; YES Pinoy Foundation; Zuellig Family Foundation; and former Mayor of Mulanay, Quezon Province, Mr. Prudencio Maxino for being a staunch supporter of KALAHI-CIDSS, one of the flagship programs of DSWD.

Meanwhile, the DSWD through the Program on Awards and Incentives or Service Excellence (PRAISE) also recognized and reward employees who have made an extraordinary contribution to the fulfilment of the Department’s mission.  The PRAISE awardees were: Director Arnel B. Garcia of Region II for Best Manager; Assistant Regional Director Prescila N. Razon of Region XI for Best Assistant Manager; Ms. Fatima S. Caminan of Region IX for Best Division Chief, Technical Category; Ms. Maribel M. Blanco of Region III for Best Division Chief, Support Category; Mr. Fidel L. Empeynado of Region IX for Best Social Worker, Center-Based; Mr. Arwin O. Razo of Region V for Best Technical Staff, Professional; Mr. Jorge B. Dolatre of NCR for Best Technical, Staff Sub-Professional;  Ms. Ma. Eva E. Avila of Region IX for Best Support Staff, Professional; and Ms. Juanita G. Infante of Region III for Best Support Staff, Sub-Professional.

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Source: Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

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6th Gandingan Awards (2012) - List of Winners

The Gandingan 2012: The 6th UPLB Isko't Iska's Broadcast Choice Awards was held on Saturday night, January 28, 2012 at the D.L. Umali Auditorium, University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and just like last year, ABS-CBN once again dominated in the award's night.

Several GMA-7 and ABS-CBN shows were recognized based on the survey of 1,000 students of UPLB.

Gandingan is an annual event dedicated to honor programs and personalities who devote time to tackle development oriented issues in the mainstream media.

The Gandingan Awards was founded on the role of gandingan in the lives of the Maguindanao. Dubbed as the talking gong, gandingan is a set of gongs used by the Maguindanao to indirectly communicate with one another.

The Gandingan Awards was organized by the UPLB Community Broadcasters' Society in coordination with the Office of the Initiatives for Culture and the Arts (OICA), the College of Development Communication (CDC), and the University of the Philippines Los Baños.

Here is the complete list of winners to the 6th edition of Gandingan: UPLB Isko's Iska's Broadcast Choice Awards:

• Best Development-Oriented Station - ABS-CBN
• Best Morning Show - Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN)
• Best Morning Show Hosts - Umagang Kay Ganda (ABS-CBN)
• Best Documentary Program - Patrol ng Pilipino, Kanino ang Spratly’s? (ABS-CBN)
• Best News Program - TV Patrol (ABS-CBN)
• Best Development-Oriented Talk Show - The Bottomline (ABS-CBN)
• Best News Anchors - Julius Babao, Ces Drilon and Karen Davila, Bandila (ABS-CBN)
• Best Documentarist - Karen Davila, Krusada (ABS-CBN)
• Best Public Service Program Host - Alvin Elchico and Bernadette Sembrano, Salamat Doc (ABS-CBN)
• Best Educational Program - Matanglawin (ABS-CBN)
• Gandingan ng Kalikasan - Kim Atienza, Matanglawin (ABS-CBN)
• Gandingan ng Edukasyon - Kim Atienza, Matanglawin (ABS-CBN)
• Best AM Radio Announcer - Ted Failon
• Most Development Oriented AM Program - Dos Por Dos
• Best FM Radio Station - Tambayan 101.9
• Best FM Radio Jock - DJ Jasmin, Tambayan 101.9
• Best Development-Oriented FM Program- Dear Jasmin, Tambayan 101.9
• Best Livelihood-Oriented Program - MagTV na Amiga (ABS-CBN RNG Bacolod)
• Gandigan ng Kabuhayan - Carl Balita (DZMM)
• Special Citation for Best Women-Oriented Program - Us Girls (Studio 23)
• Special Citation for Best Women-Oriented Program Host - Us Girls (Studio 23)
• Gandingan ng Pinilakang-Tabing Special Award - ABS-CBN
• Highly Commended TV Station - GMA News TV
• Best AM Radio Station - DZBB
• Best Magazine Program - Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7)
• Hall of Fame for Best Magazine Program Host - Jessica Soho, Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7)
• Best Public Service Program - Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7)
• Best Public Service Program Host - Vicky Morales, Wish Ko Lang (GMA-7)
• Best Investigative Program - Reporter's Notebook (GMA-7)
• Best Investigative Program Host - Jiggy Manicad, Reporter's Notebook (GMA-7)
• Best News Program - 24 Oras (GMA-7)
• Best Environment-Oriented Program - Climate Change

Last year, I-Witness and it's host Howi Severino  and DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 were elevated to the awards' Hall of Fame, having won in their respective categories for five years.

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REPLAY: Renato Corona Impeachment Trial (Day 7) - January 26, 2012

Watch the replay of Day 7 (January 26, 2012) of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona on your computer or mobile device online.

This YouTube replay video feed for the special coverage of the Chief Justice Renato Corona Impeachment Trial is courtesy of GMA News TV. Please click the play button to start viewing.

The trial will be held Mondays to Thursdays, starting at 2 p.m.. You can also watch GMA News TV Channel 11 for the live daily coverage of ‘The Chief Justice on Trial’.

Participate in the online discussion through Facebook below, or by Tweeting using the hashtag #CJtrial.

To watch today's live stream of the impeachment or the replay of the previous trials, click here.

For more news about the impeachment, visit http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/cjtrial.

Heart Evangelista, Maricar Reyes and Lovi Poe Cover METRO Magazine February 2012 Issue

METRO Magazine features Heart Evangelista, Maricar Reyes, Lovi Poe on the cover of their February 2012 issue.

The Muse Issue of METRO Magazine includes "TRIPLE THREAT Heart Evangelista, Maricar Reyes, And Lovi Poe Play The Muses", SPRING FORWARD Bright and Beautiful Fashion To Wear Now!", "+ RED ALERT What To Wear And Where To Go For The Month Of Love" and many others.

Grab your copy of the February 2012 issue of METRO magazine which is now available nationwide in your favorite bookstores and magazine stands.

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REPLAY: Renato Corona Impeachment Trial (Day 6) - January 25, 2012

Watch the replay of Day 6 (January 25, 2012) of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona on your computer or mobile device online.

This YouTube replay video feed for the special coverage of the Chief Justice Renato Corona Impeachment Trial is courtesy of GMA News TV. Please click the play button to start viewing.

The trial will be held Mondays to Thursdays, starting at 2 p.m.. You can also watch GMA News TV Channel 11 for the live daily coverage of ‘The Chief Justice on Trial’.

Participate in the online discussion through Facebook below, or by Tweeting using the hashtag #CJtrial.

To watch today's live stream of the impeachment or the replay of the previous trials, click here.

For more news about the impeachment, visit http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/cjtrial.

REPLAY: Renato Corona Impeachment Trial (Day 5) - January 24, 2012

Watch the replay of Day 5 (January 24, 2012) of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona on your computer or mobile device online.

This YouTube replay video feed for the special coverage of the Chief Justice Renato Corona Impeachment Trial is courtesy of GMA News TV. Please click the play button to start viewing.

The trial will be held Mondays to Thursdays, starting at 2 p.m.. You can also watch GMA News TV Channel 11 for the live daily coverage of ‘The Chief Justice on Trial’.

Participate in the online discussion through Facebook below, or by Tweeting using the hashtag #CJtrial.

To watch today's live stream of the impeachment or the replay of the previous trials, click here.

For more news about the impeachment, visit http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/cjtrial.

Win an iPad 2 or an iPod Shuffle! - Try Your Luck!

Try your Luck and win an iPad 2 or an iPod Shuffle! 

atCrazy.com.ph is now giving away a free iPad 2 or an iPod Shuffle. All you have to do is to register and activate your account. You will immediately have one (1) Raffle Entry upon activation of your account.

"Register and Win" Raffle Promo will be running from January 14 until February 17, 2012. Raffle Entries are valid for this period only.

"Register and Win" Raffle Promo is only open for Philippines residences.

To register, just click here.

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Congressional Spouses Foundation, Inc. (CSFI) Scholarship Program for Women - How To Apply, Requirements and Form (DepEd Memo No. 11 s. 2012)

The Department of Education (DepEd) releases on Thursday, January 20, 2012 the DepEd Memo No. 11 s. 2012, re: CONGRESSIONAL SPOUSES FOUNDATION, INC. (CSFI) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR WOMEN.

The Congressional Spuses Foundation, Inc. (CSFI) under the leadership of its President , Joy Belmonte, Vice Mayor of Quezon City will provide assistance to the underprivileged female public high school graduates to pusure college thgrough shcolarship grants of Thirty Thousand Pesos (Php 30,000.00) per semester or Sisty Thousand Pesos (Php 60,000.00) per year until the completion of the scholar's course or degree. This grant will cover both school and personal expenses.

There will be 5 regional scholars shall be selected from the different congressional districts of the division/region. The 10 Partylist scholars shall be selected by CSFI. The allocation of the Regional Nominees selected from the Division Nominees which shall represent 1 per congressional district is shown in the Enclosure No. 1 of the aforementioned DepEd Memo.

The prospective scholars shall choose any of the priority courses offered by the CHED from 2011 to 2016 as listed in the Enclosure No. 3 of the said DepEd Memo.

To know the qualification requirements and documents needed and to get a copy of the Application Form for SCFI Scholarship Program for Women and know more details about the DepEd Memo No. 11 s. 2012, you can view/download a copy here.

Source: Department of Education (DepEd)

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Competitive Examination For The Fisheries Scholarship Program (FSP) - Guidelines and Application Form (DepEd Memo No. 10 s. 2012)

The Department of Education (DepEd) releases on Thursday, January 20, 2012 the DepEd Memo No. 10 s. 2012, re: COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE FISHERIES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (FSP).

The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), in cooperation with the Department of Education (DepEd), will conduct Competitive Examination For The Fisheries Scholarship Program (FSP) in sixteen (16) designated centers nationwide on March 17, 2012.

Enclosed in the aforementioned DepEd Memo is the Application Form for the Baccalaureate Scholarship for Industry Leaders. The form can also be obtained from the Division Offices (DOs) and the BFAR Regional Offices (RDs). All applicants should file their application forms on or before February 14, 2012.

The results of the examination shall be announced by the DA on May 2012, copy furnished the DepEd RDs.

To view the guidelines in the conduct of the competitive examination and get a copy of the Application Form and know more details about the DepEd Memo No. 10 s. 2012, you can download a copy here.

Source: Department of Education (DepEd)

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DepEd Memo No. 9 s. 2012 - Results of the 2011 National Qualifying Examination for School Heads (NQESH)

The Department of Education (DepEd) through the National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP) announces via DepEd Memo No. 9 s. 2012 the Results of the 2011 National Qualifying Examination for School Heads (NQESH) which was simultaneously administered nationwide on October 30, 2011.

The Top Ten (10) placers of the 2011 National Qualifying Examination for School Heads (NQESH) with their Region and corresponding Percentile Rank are the following:

Jocelyn M. Untalan  - Region 1 - 99.99
Nancy P. Sumagaysay  - Region 11 - 99.99
Agnes A. Franciso - NCR - 99.96
Hilda E. Lumague  - Region 1 - 99.96
Georgia P. Talabong - Region 4-A - 99.96
Bobby P. Caoagdan  - Region 3 - 99.96
Jannet M. Marco - Region 1 - 99.93
Darwin C. Nazareno - Region - 1 - 99.93
Suzette G. Talaman - Region 6 - 99.93
April C. Bulalaque - Region 6 - 99.91
Vivian C. Marzan  - Region 3 - 99.91

To know the full content of DepEd Memo No. 9 s. 2012, you can view/download a copy here. To view the full results of the 2011 NQESH, visit DepEd's update here.

Source: Department of Education (DepEd)

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DepEd Memo No. 8 s. 2012 - 16th National Autism Consciousness Week

The Department of Education (DepEd) releases on Thursday, January 19, 2012 the DepEd Memo No. 8 s. 2012, re: 16TH NATIONAL AUTISM CONSCIOUSNESS WEEK.

Pursuant to presidential No. 711 dated January 4, 1996, the nationwide celebration of the 16th National Autism Week with the theme "Making the Rights Real for Filipinos with Autism" will be held on January 22-29, 2012.

The celebration aims to:

• generate awareness on autism; and
• provide educational, health and social services for children with autism.

To know more details and the full content of DepEd Memo No. 8 s. 2012, you can view/download a copy here.

Source: Department of Education (DepEd)

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DepEd Memo No. 7 s. 2012 - Announcing the Winners of the 2011 Gigantic Decoration Making Contest

The Department of Education (DepEd) releases on Thursday, January 19, 2012 the DepEd Memo No. 7 s. 2012, re: ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF THE 2011 GIGANTIC DECORATION MAKING CONTEST.

To know the Regional and National winners and their corresponding prizes in different categories of the 2011 Gigantic Decoration Making Contest, you can view/download a copy of DepEd Memo No. 7 s. 2012 here.

Source: Department of Education (DepEd)

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Charice in Marie Claire Magazine Malaysia January 2012 Issue

After a controversial cover photo in the 2012 issue of Preview Magazine, Charice once again featured in an international magazine and this time it’s Marie Claire Malaysia January 2012 issue with sporting an elegant and sophisticated look.

The article has wonderfully shown how Charice became more mature and confident in answering the questions. She is no longer the little girl with the Big Voice. She is now a lady with a VOICE TO CONQUER THE WORLD AND OUR HEARTS AS WELL!

Grab a copy Marie Claire Malaysia’s January 2012 issue to know how Charice describes her journey, what her normal day looks like, who her role models are, how it feels to be back in Asia, how she is willing to help other talents, who the nicest person on Glee is, what her thoughts on plastic surgery are, and who she is dating right now.

Photo Credit: the owner of the photo

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Dinagyang Festival 2012 - List of Winners

A new set of winners emerged during the Dinagayang Festival 2012 held on January 22, 2012. The main part of the festival is the street-dancing where a number of “tribes”, called “tribus” (see list of tribes here), who are supposed to be Ati tribe members, dance in celebration. All dances are performed to drum music, with participants don on colorful indigenous materials and body paints.

This year, the Tribu Pan-ay of Fort San Pedro National High School (FSPNHS), the grand champion of last year's competition and also champion of last year's Aliwan Festival - The Philippines' Festival of Champions retained their crown being this year's Dinagyang Festival Champion. Its eagle-inspired costume and movements coupled with its masterfully crafted rhythm received standing ovation from the audience, composed of foreign and local tourists, at the main performance area at the Iloilo Freedom Grandstand.

It also won minor awards for best in costume designer, best in musical director, best in music, best in choreography and best in performance. Its choreographer, Rommel Flogen, was declared the best. Each minor award is worth P10,000.

Meanwhile, Salakayan Festival (Miag-ao, Iloilo) won the grand champion prize in the “Kasadyahan” category held on Saturday, January 21, 2012. Both champion, tribu Pan-ay and Salakyan Festival will represent Iloilo during the Aliwan Fiesta 2012 in Manila on April of this year.

Watch the thanksgiving performance of Tribu Pan-ay at Iloilo City Freedom Grandstand here:

Also here:

Here are the winners of the ILOILO DINAGYANG FESTIVAL 2012:

Opening Salvo:
Best in Costume – Tribu Pan-ay
Best in Discipline – Tribu Pan-ay
Best in Performance – Tribu Pan-ay
Best in Street Dance – Tribu Lunok
Best Headdress – Tribu Paghidaet


Special Awards:
Best in Discipline- Tribu Paghidaet
Best Costume Designer- Tribu Pan-ay
Best Musical Director – Tribu Pan-ay
Best Choreograper – Tribu Pan-ay


Minor Awards:
Best in Music – Tribu Pan-ay
Best in Performance- Tribu Pan-ay
Best in Choreography – Tribu Pan-ay


Major Awards (Ati-ati Tribes Competition Winners):
Champion: Tribu Pan-ay - Fort San Pedro National High School
1st RU: Tribu Lunok - Iloilo City National High School
2nd RU: Tribu Ilonganon - Jalandoni National High School
3rd RU: Tribu Paghidaet - Lapaz National High School 
4th RU: Tribu Atub-Atub- Barangay Veterans Village, Iloilo City

Kasadyahan Regional Cultural Contest 2012 Winners:
CHAMPION - Salakayan Festival (Miag-ao, Iloilo)
1st Runner-up - Tribu Mandaragat, Binirayan Festival (Antique)
2nd Runner - Sinulog sng Urakon Festival (Sibunag, Guimaras)
3rd Runner-Up -Sinadya Sa Halaran Festival (Capiz)
4th Runner-up - Tribu Maragtas (WVSU, Iloilo)

The Dinagyang is a religious and cultural festival in Iloilo City, Philippines held on the fourth Sunday of January, or right after the Sinulog In Cebu and the Ati-Atihan in Aklan. It is held both to honor the Santo Niño and to celebrate the arrival on Panay of Malay settlers and the subsequent selling of the island to them by the Atis.

Photo Credit: DINAGYANG FESTIVAL (Iloilo, Philippines)
Video Credit: The owner of the video


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Pokwang Covers Yes! Magazine February 2012 Issue

Kapamilya comedy star/host "Pokwang" looks perfect as she covers the February 2012 issue of YES! Magazine, The Number One Entertainment Magazine.

CELEBRITY HOME: POKWANG Natural comic, witty host, seasoned dancer, cooking whiz, fierce mother, true survivor, and now dramatic actress— is there anything Pokwang can't be? Oh, and listen to the tale of her rough-and-tumble journey from slum to glam! is the cover story of this February 2012 issue of YES! Magazine together with the CELEBRITY BABIES: Kristine & Oyo Sotto's Baby Ondrea, Rap Fernandez & Leana Go's Baby Tori, Dominic Ochoa and Denise Go's Baby Sandro, Alex Ventura and Dino Adriano's Baby Sabine, Sherilyn & Chris Tan's Baby Eia, Glydel & Tonton Gutierrez's Baby Aneeka, and Danica & Marc Pingris' Baby Caella on the cover.

Also includes in the issue are, THE SCENE: "TYRON PEREZ: YULETIDE TRAGEDY", CELEBRITY BUSINESS: "ALJUR ABRENICA'S PATIO ALFONSO", TRAVELS: "VILMA SANTOS IN THAILAND & MALAYSIA", SPOTLIGHT: "Gwendoline Ruais: Ready to Take on the World" PLUS> BEAUTY: "What to Do with Your 'Do", FASHION: "Seven Days of Fashion with Vice Ganda", INDIE FILMS: "Kagat Labi", "Young Porter" and SPOTLIGHT: "Lilia Cuntapay: Extraordinary Extra".

Grab your copy of YES! Magazine's February 2012 issue at news stands, magazine stands, bookstores and supermarkets nationwide for only P100.

You can also become a fan of YES! Magazine on Facebook via facebook.com/yesmagazine.ph.

A digital version of YES! Magazine is also available for international subscribers. Visit www.yesdigital.com.ph for subscription details.

Photo Credit: YES! Magazine (Facebook Page)

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Valerie Concepcion Covers Playboy Philippines Magazine January-February 2012 Issue

Kapamilya Actress and television host Valerie Concepcion is the cover girl of the January-February 2012 issue of Playboy Philippines Magazine.

"Valerie Concepcion Unafraid and Certain" is the cover story of this January-February 2012 issue of Playboy Philippines Magazine. Features inside include: "AL PACINO: THE INTERVIEW", "SEX: EXPLORE AND DISCOVER THE Extraordinary Works of your Mouth", "START THE YEAR WITH THE RIGHT Fashion and Style", " 2012 Hottest New Rides", "KALEY CUOCO Of Big Bang Theory on 20Q", "THE REAL DEAL Mining in the Philippines", "Forum: Are You Ready for Cha-Cha?" and many more.

This is not Valerie Concepcion's first time to do a sexy pictorial for a men’s magazine, having appeared on the cover of both Maxim and FHM.

Last year, she was also ranked 14th in FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women of the World poll.

Meanwhile, Concepcion will be a part of ABS-CBN’s upcoming fantasy series “E-Boy,” headlined by child star Bugoy Cariño.

Grab a copy and be entertained with a Bigger, Bolder and Better Playboy Philippines Magazine January-February 2012 issue for only Php 199.00 and have free The Playmates Calendar inside.

To see more sexy photos of Valerie Concepcion inside Playboy Philippines magazine, January-February 2012  issue, click here.

Nadine Samonte Covers SPEED Magazine January-February 2012 Issue

Young Kapuso turned  Kapatid actress Nadine Samonte graces the cover of SPEED Magazine January-February 2012 issue.

Be the first to know the tech to expect this 2012! SPEED Magazine gives you the lowdown on the hottest technologies to watch for this year in its Jan-Feb 2012 issue with Nadine Samonte on the cover.

Find out how to maximize your Android app search, ensure safety in using public Wi-Fi, and even how to eat at your computer minus the mess.

Also in this issue: a showdown of Android superphones, the new Nokia Lumia 800 and 710 Windows phones, game console concepts, tech news updates, product features, reviews, and more!

Grab a copy of SPEED’s January-February issue at your nearest bookstore or newsstand now! For inquiries, call 374-6771 to 74.

Source: SPEED Magazine (Facebook Page)

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