MP3 Band, Chaeremon Basa create buzz on PGT4 Semi-finals results night
Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4 (PGT4) named first batch of Grand Finalists on Sunday, May 19. The three finalists who will advance to the finals are MP3 Band, Zilent Overload and Roel Manlangit.
The band from Davao City after it received the highest precentage of votes automatically got the first slot. MP3 Band got 25.69 percent of votes.
The three remaining contestants that battled for the 2 slots on finals are Zilent Overload, Roel Manlangit and Chaeremon Basa who performed once more to impress the judges.
Judges decision for Zilent Overload is unanimous. But between Roel and Chaeremon, Kris Aquino and Boss Freddie M. Garcia "FMG' chose the latter.
Related: PGT Season 4 Top 12 Semi Finalists named
Wining a grand finals slot for MP3 Band and not inclusion of Chaeremon Basa create social buzz after the results night. MP3 Band trended on Twitter Philippines but with most of the tweets are negative. Netizens are in sympathy for Chaeremon. According to them, he deserves more than MP3 Band for he possess extraordinary, fresh talent and exciting flair tending.
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| Chaeremon Basa - Flair tender, PGT4 Semi-finalist |
The band from Davao City after it received the highest precentage of votes automatically got the first slot. MP3 Band got 25.69 percent of votes.
The three remaining contestants that battled for the 2 slots on finals are Zilent Overload, Roel Manlangit and Chaeremon Basa who performed once more to impress the judges.
Judges decision for Zilent Overload is unanimous. But between Roel and Chaeremon, Kris Aquino and Boss Freddie M. Garcia "FMG' chose the latter.
Related: PGT Season 4 Top 12 Semi Finalists named
Wining a grand finals slot for MP3 Band and not inclusion of Chaeremon Basa create social buzz after the results night. MP3 Band trended on Twitter Philippines but with most of the tweets are negative. Netizens are in sympathy for Chaeremon. According to them, he deserves more than MP3 Band for he possess extraordinary, fresh talent and exciting flair tending.
May 2013 CPA Board Exam Results-List of Passers
Takers of May 2013 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) board exam may find here full results- list of passers, top 10 and performance of schools once available online. The four-day CPA board exam was scheduled on May 19, 20 (Sun and Mon) , 26 and 27 (Sun and Mon) at the following testing centers: Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo and Legazpi.
May 2013 CPA Board Exam List of Passers
[ Waiting for the results...updating]
The members of the Board of Accountancy are Atty. Eugene T. Mateo, Chairman; Dr. Rufo R. Mendoza, Vice Chairman; Luis A. Cañete and Jose S. Tayag, Jr., Members.
Examination was originally scheduled on May 12, 13 and 19, 20, 2013 but has been re-set due to national elections.
Exam Coverage
May 2013 CPA licensure exam covers Theory of Accounts and Auditing, Management Services, Practical Accounting, Auditing Problems, Practical Accounting II, Business Law and Taxation.
FIRST DAY May 19, 2013 (Sunday)
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM : THEORY OF ACCOUNTS
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM : AUDITING THEORY
SECOND DAY May 20, 2013 (Monday)
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM : MANAGEMENT SERVICES
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM : PRACTICAL ACCOUNTING I
THIRD DAY May 26, 2013 (Sunday)
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM : AUDITING PROBLEMS
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM : PRACTICAL ACCOUNTING II
FOURTH DAY May 27, 2013 (Monday)
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM : BUSINESS LAW AND TAXATION
Probable release date
Expected release of results is on May 28, 2013 (Tuesday) if there is no problem in the consolidation of results. Otherwise, results will be available online on the next working day/s.
On May 2012, results out in just 1 day with 1,995 out of 5,315 passed the CPA board. Same with October 2012 exams, results released immediately in one working day. PRC listed 4,772 out of 9,987 new CPAs.
Top 10 and Top Performing School/s for May 2013 CPA Board Exam
Last May 2012, University of San Carlos (USC) is the only top performing school for having 83.33% passing rate. A San Beda College garnered the highest place, 94.86 rating.
On October 2012, University of the Philippines-Diliman (UPD), UST, Bicol University and USLT are among the top peforming schools. UST graduates topped the board with 94.11 average grade.
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May 2013 CPA Board Exam List of Passers
[ Waiting for the results...updating]
The members of the Board of Accountancy are Atty. Eugene T. Mateo, Chairman; Dr. Rufo R. Mendoza, Vice Chairman; Luis A. Cañete and Jose S. Tayag, Jr., Members.
Examination was originally scheduled on May 12, 13 and 19, 20, 2013 but has been re-set due to national elections.
Exam Coverage
May 2013 CPA licensure exam covers Theory of Accounts and Auditing, Management Services, Practical Accounting, Auditing Problems, Practical Accounting II, Business Law and Taxation.
FIRST DAY May 19, 2013 (Sunday)
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM : THEORY OF ACCOUNTS
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM : AUDITING THEORY
SECOND DAY May 20, 2013 (Monday)
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM : MANAGEMENT SERVICES
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM : PRACTICAL ACCOUNTING I
THIRD DAY May 26, 2013 (Sunday)
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM : AUDITING PROBLEMS
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM : PRACTICAL ACCOUNTING II
FOURTH DAY May 27, 2013 (Monday)
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM : BUSINESS LAW AND TAXATION
Probable release date
Expected release of results is on May 28, 2013 (Tuesday) if there is no problem in the consolidation of results. Otherwise, results will be available online on the next working day/s.
On May 2012, results out in just 1 day with 1,995 out of 5,315 passed the CPA board. Same with October 2012 exams, results released immediately in one working day. PRC listed 4,772 out of 9,987 new CPAs.
Top 10 and Top Performing School/s for May 2013 CPA Board Exam
Last May 2012, University of San Carlos (USC) is the only top performing school for having 83.33% passing rate. A San Beda College garnered the highest place, 94.86 rating.
On October 2012, University of the Philippines-Diliman (UPD), UST, Bicol University and USLT are among the top peforming schools. UST graduates topped the board with 94.11 average grade.
TheSummitExpress.com will update this page immediately once results are available. Bookmark this page now and Follow Us on Twitter. Like Us on Facebook also for the real-time update.
DepEd announces School Calendar 2013-2014; classes to start June 3
The Department of Education announced the school calendar for academic year 2013-2014. Deped said that start of classes for school year 2013–2014 in public elementary and secondary schools will be on June 3, Monday.
Details the school calendar for School Year (SY) 2013-2014 for elementary and high schools in the country is as per DepEd Order 10, series of 2013.
DepEd order said that SY 2013-2014 will have 201 school days, 180 of which are non-negotiable teacher-student contact time.
The order said schools may observe national, local celebrations and holidays, provided that the total number of school days is maintained and make-up classes are conducted.
Meanwhile, private schools may deviate from the school calendar given their class opening is not earlier than June 3 and not later than the last day of August.
The order also sets a five-day Maintenance Week named “Brigada Eskwela Week” from May 20 to 24 to allow communities and private organizations cleanup the classrooms in preparation for the opening of classes.
Summer classes, on the other hand, will begin on April 8, 2014, a Tuesday, and will end on May 23, 2014, Monday.
Here's the list of activities and dates for School Year (SY) 2013-2014:
May 20-24, 2013: National Schools Maintenance Week (Brigada Eskwela)
June 3, 2013: Opening of Classes
August 1-2, 2013: First Quarter Examination
August 27, 2013: National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) for K to 12 – G8
August 28, 2013: NCAE for BEC – Y3
October 10-11, 2013: Second Quarter Examination
October 28-31, 2013: Mid-Year Assessment and INSET/Semestral Break
November 11-15, 2013: Philippine Education Placement Test (PEPT)
December 21, 2013, Saturday: Start of Christmas Break
January 6, 2014, Monday: Resumption of Classes
January 9-10, 2014: Third Quarter Examinations
January 25, 2014: Early Registration Day (for SY 2014-2015)
March 5, 2014: National Achievement Test (NAT), Secondary – Fourth Year
March 11, 2014: NAT, Elementary – Grade III
March 13, 2014: NAT, Elementary – Grade VI
March 13-14, 2014: Final Examinations for Grade VI and Year IV
March 20-21, 2014: Final Examinations for Grades I-V and Years I-III
March 27-28, 2014: Recognition/Graduation Ceremonies
March 31, 2014: Last Day of Classes
School Year 2013-2014 Holidays
June 12, 2013, Wednesday: Philippine Independence Day, Regular Holiday
August 9, 2013, Friday (Tentative): Eid-ul Fitr (End of Ramadhan), Legal Holiday
August 21, 2013, Wednesday: Ninoy Aquino Day, Special Non-working Holiday
August 26, 2013, Monday: National Heroes Day, Regular Holiday
October 15, 2013, Tuesday (Tentative): Eid-ul Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), Special Holiday
November 1, 2013, Friday: All Saints Day, Special Holiday
November 30, 2013, Saturday: Bonifacio Day, Legal Holiday
December 30, 2013, Monday: Rizal Day, Regular Holiday
February 25, 2014, Tuesday: EDSA Revolution Anniversary, Special Holiday for All Schools
Check out 2013 official holiday list in the Philippines here.
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Details the school calendar for School Year (SY) 2013-2014 for elementary and high schools in the country is as per DepEd Order 10, series of 2013.
DepEd order said that SY 2013-2014 will have 201 school days, 180 of which are non-negotiable teacher-student contact time.
The order said schools may observe national, local celebrations and holidays, provided that the total number of school days is maintained and make-up classes are conducted.
Meanwhile, private schools may deviate from the school calendar given their class opening is not earlier than June 3 and not later than the last day of August.
The order also sets a five-day Maintenance Week named “Brigada Eskwela Week” from May 20 to 24 to allow communities and private organizations cleanup the classrooms in preparation for the opening of classes.
Summer classes, on the other hand, will begin on April 8, 2014, a Tuesday, and will end on May 23, 2014, Monday.
Here's the list of activities and dates for School Year (SY) 2013-2014:
May 20-24, 2013: National Schools Maintenance Week (Brigada Eskwela)
June 3, 2013: Opening of Classes
August 1-2, 2013: First Quarter Examination
August 27, 2013: National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) for K to 12 – G8
August 28, 2013: NCAE for BEC – Y3
October 10-11, 2013: Second Quarter Examination
October 28-31, 2013: Mid-Year Assessment and INSET/Semestral Break
November 11-15, 2013: Philippine Education Placement Test (PEPT)
December 21, 2013, Saturday: Start of Christmas Break
January 6, 2014, Monday: Resumption of Classes
January 9-10, 2014: Third Quarter Examinations
January 25, 2014: Early Registration Day (for SY 2014-2015)
March 5, 2014: National Achievement Test (NAT), Secondary – Fourth Year
March 11, 2014: NAT, Elementary – Grade III
March 13, 2014: NAT, Elementary – Grade VI
March 13-14, 2014: Final Examinations for Grade VI and Year IV
March 20-21, 2014: Final Examinations for Grades I-V and Years I-III
March 27-28, 2014: Recognition/Graduation Ceremonies
March 31, 2014: Last Day of Classes
School Year 2013-2014 Holidays
June 12, 2013, Wednesday: Philippine Independence Day, Regular Holiday
August 9, 2013, Friday (Tentative): Eid-ul Fitr (End of Ramadhan), Legal Holiday
August 21, 2013, Wednesday: Ninoy Aquino Day, Special Non-working Holiday
August 26, 2013, Monday: National Heroes Day, Regular Holiday
October 15, 2013, Tuesday (Tentative): Eid-ul Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), Special Holiday
November 1, 2013, Friday: All Saints Day, Special Holiday
November 30, 2013, Saturday: Bonifacio Day, Legal Holiday
December 30, 2013, Monday: Rizal Day, Regular Holiday
February 25, 2014, Tuesday: EDSA Revolution Anniversary, Special Holiday for All Schools
Check out 2013 official holiday list in the Philippines here.
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Breaking News: Comelec completes 'Magic 12' senators list
Manila, Philippines - Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Saturday night completes the list of top 12 senators also called the 'Magic 12'. Remaining 3 winning senators - Villar, Ejercito and Honasan has been proclaimed by the National Board of Canvassers (NBoC).
Nancy Binay and Koko Pimentel who refused to attend their proclamation rites are also present at the ceremony.
Present on the proclamation ceremony are VP Jejomar Binay, Manila Mayor-elect Joseph Estrada, Senators Manny Villar and Vicente Sotto III.
On Thursday, Comelec proclaimed the top 6 senators inspite of some petitions from United Nationalist Alliance for their so called 'premature proclamation'. Initial Senators-elect proclaimed are Grace Poe, Loren Legarda, Alan Peter Cayetano, Francis Escudero and Sonny Angara under Team Pnoy and Nancy Binay from United Nationalist Alliance (UNA).
Last night, 3 more winning senators were proclaimed by NBoC. Based on 113 certificates of canvass, Bam Aquino, Koko Pimentel and Antonio Trillanes were proclaimed on ranked 7th to 9th but only the Presidential cousin was present during the official ceremonies.
Beginning June 30, 2013 the new senators will start to serve for six years, Comelec said.
NBOC completed the receiving and canvassing all the Certificates of Canvass from all regions nationwide. As of 5:30 p.m., a total of 129 COCs have been canvassed including at least 24 from the Overseas Absentee Voting.
The Comelec is waiting for 172 remaining COCs of the Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) from 196 polling places around the world.
Here's the tally for Senatorial race from COMELEC based on 129 certificates of canvass (3439,898,992 votes from 52,695,140 registered voters for the May polls) transmitted to the NBoC (ladderized system). Official results as of May 18, 2013:
1. Poe, Grace - 20,147, 423
2. Legarda, Loren - 18, 482,961
3. Cayetano, Alan Peter - 17, 408, 543
4. Escudero, Chiz - 17, 332, 952
5. Binay, Nancy - 16, 645, 515
6. Angara, Edgardo - 15,858,995
7. Aquino, Bam - 15,388,992
8. Pimentel, Koko - 14,584, 612
9. Trillanes, Antonio - 13, 995, 603
10. Villar, Cynthia - 13,698,120
11. Ejercito Estrada, JV - 13, 552, 991
12. Honasan, Gringo - 13,070, 031
Dick Gordon, who is in th 13th slot has a total of 12,364,091 votes.
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| Photo: Comelec completes Top 12 senators list - Villar, Ejercito and Honasan proclaimed Photo Credit: ANC/ ABS-CBN News |
Nancy Binay and Koko Pimentel who refused to attend their proclamation rites are also present at the ceremony.
Present on the proclamation ceremony are VP Jejomar Binay, Manila Mayor-elect Joseph Estrada, Senators Manny Villar and Vicente Sotto III.
On Thursday, Comelec proclaimed the top 6 senators inspite of some petitions from United Nationalist Alliance for their so called 'premature proclamation'. Initial Senators-elect proclaimed are Grace Poe, Loren Legarda, Alan Peter Cayetano, Francis Escudero and Sonny Angara under Team Pnoy and Nancy Binay from United Nationalist Alliance (UNA).
Last night, 3 more winning senators were proclaimed by NBoC. Based on 113 certificates of canvass, Bam Aquino, Koko Pimentel and Antonio Trillanes were proclaimed on ranked 7th to 9th but only the Presidential cousin was present during the official ceremonies.
Beginning June 30, 2013 the new senators will start to serve for six years, Comelec said.
NBOC completed the receiving and canvassing all the Certificates of Canvass from all regions nationwide. As of 5:30 p.m., a total of 129 COCs have been canvassed including at least 24 from the Overseas Absentee Voting.
The Comelec is waiting for 172 remaining COCs of the Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) from 196 polling places around the world.
Here's the tally for Senatorial race from COMELEC based on 129 certificates of canvass (3439,898,992 votes from 52,695,140 registered voters for the May polls) transmitted to the NBoC (ladderized system). Official results as of May 18, 2013:
1. Poe, Grace - 20,147, 423
2. Legarda, Loren - 18, 482,961
3. Cayetano, Alan Peter - 17, 408, 543
4. Escudero, Chiz - 17, 332, 952
5. Binay, Nancy - 16, 645, 515
6. Angara, Edgardo - 15,858,995
7. Aquino, Bam - 15,388,992
8. Pimentel, Koko - 14,584, 612
9. Trillanes, Antonio - 13, 995, 603
10. Villar, Cynthia - 13,698,120
11. Ejercito Estrada, JV - 13, 552, 991
12. Honasan, Gringo - 13,070, 031
Dick Gordon, who is in th 13th slot has a total of 12,364,091 votes.
GMA-7's 'Party Pilipinas' bids goodbye this Sunday, May 19
GMA Network's Sunday musical variety show bids goodbye this May 19, 2013 with it's final episode named 'Party Pilipinas: Take a Bow'. The controversial show runs for 3 years after replacing defunct SOP. PP is the top contender of ABS-CBN's 'ASAP' which now on their 18th year.
GMA-7 confirmed thru press statement, that this Sunday is indeed the show's culminating week after the intriguing news and speculations over the past days on various websites and on social media.
"And as they exhibit pride in performing on the Party Pilipinas stage one last time, the stars are set to give everyone a party like no other, especially the show’s loyal viewers and die-hard fans.", GMA Network said.
"In a few weeks, there will be exciting changes in the Sunday noontime offering of GMA. The new musical variety show will have more fun and thrilling elements that viewers must definitely watch out for, still with the biggest and brightest Kapuso stars. More information on the show will be announced soon.", Lilybeth Rasonable, GMA Network OIC for Entertainment TV said.
Reasons for the show's termination
Inspite of the high ratings of 'Party Pilipinas' according to AGB-Nielsen Philippines which in some point edge-out rival 'ASAP 18', GMA decided to terminate the show and produce new one to boost Sunday noontime offering.
There are rumours that there became an unhealthy competition between the two teams in the show, involving the directors.
Party Pilipinas due to “alleged sexually charged scenes" on January 27 episode is still under probation which is supposed to end next month.
Another possible reason for Party Pilipinas' demise is very much like what happened on its predecessor SOP Fully Charged going off air after being consistently beaten by rival ASAP of ABS-CBN. This is if we're going to base the ratings from Kantar Media.
GMA-7 now believes on Kantar Media?
More and more Kapuso shows are being axed on the second quarter of 2013. Some of the shows had been replaced by 'blockbuster movies' to regain viewership. The network said that they had attained the 'Double No. 1' status this year - no. 1 on GMA-7 and GMA News TV after AGB-Nielsen provides data showing higher ratings both on NUTAM and Mega Manila.
But, why to reshuffle daytime, primetime and weekend programming and terminate shows if the press release says they are No. 1?
Christian Bautista's career
Everyone is now relating 'Party Pilipinas' cancellation with Christian Bautista's career after the balladeer transferred to GMA-7 last March.
Read: Christian Bautista transfers to Kapuso network, bids goodbye to ASAP
What will happen now to Christian Bautista who transferred to perform on Party Pilipinas? Though GMA will give him an oppurtunity to act via a drama series but in reality, Christian's mainstream is on singing.
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GMA-7 confirmed thru press statement, that this Sunday is indeed the show's culminating week after the intriguing news and speculations over the past days on various websites and on social media.
"And as they exhibit pride in performing on the Party Pilipinas stage one last time, the stars are set to give everyone a party like no other, especially the show’s loyal viewers and die-hard fans.", GMA Network said.
"In a few weeks, there will be exciting changes in the Sunday noontime offering of GMA. The new musical variety show will have more fun and thrilling elements that viewers must definitely watch out for, still with the biggest and brightest Kapuso stars. More information on the show will be announced soon.", Lilybeth Rasonable, GMA Network OIC for Entertainment TV said.
Reasons for the show's termination
Inspite of the high ratings of 'Party Pilipinas' according to AGB-Nielsen Philippines which in some point edge-out rival 'ASAP 18', GMA decided to terminate the show and produce new one to boost Sunday noontime offering.
There are rumours that there became an unhealthy competition between the two teams in the show, involving the directors.
Party Pilipinas due to “alleged sexually charged scenes" on January 27 episode is still under probation which is supposed to end next month.
Another possible reason for Party Pilipinas' demise is very much like what happened on its predecessor SOP Fully Charged going off air after being consistently beaten by rival ASAP of ABS-CBN. This is if we're going to base the ratings from Kantar Media.
GMA-7 now believes on Kantar Media?
More and more Kapuso shows are being axed on the second quarter of 2013. Some of the shows had been replaced by 'blockbuster movies' to regain viewership. The network said that they had attained the 'Double No. 1' status this year - no. 1 on GMA-7 and GMA News TV after AGB-Nielsen provides data showing higher ratings both on NUTAM and Mega Manila.
But, why to reshuffle daytime, primetime and weekend programming and terminate shows if the press release says they are No. 1?
Christian Bautista's career
Everyone is now relating 'Party Pilipinas' cancellation with Christian Bautista's career after the balladeer transferred to GMA-7 last March.
Read: Christian Bautista transfers to Kapuso network, bids goodbye to ASAP
What will happen now to Christian Bautista who transferred to perform on Party Pilipinas? Though GMA will give him an oppurtunity to act via a drama series but in reality, Christian's mainstream is on singing.
Tell us your thoughts about this news.
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