Photo: President Arroyo in SEA Games

GMA PRESENTS GOLD MEDAL IN CEBU. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo awards the gold medal to Nelson Pacalso who won in karatedo as other members of Team Philippines
look on. Pacalso said President Arroyo's presence gave him extra energy to win the match against his Vietnamese opponent at the Mandaue City Sports Complex.(Mars W. Mosqueda Jr.

This photo appeared on the front page of today's Manila Bulletin newspaper (Nov. 30, 2005). I almost didn't make it to the event because I woke up late but I was so glad that I arrived five minutes before President Arroyo arrived at the Mandaue City Sports Complex. I took nearly 20 shots using my Sony DSC-H1 powershot digital camera and this one landed on the front page.

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1,720 civil engineers, 1,202 marine deck officers pass board exam (result soon)

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced yesterday that 1,720 out of 5,067 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, and Legazpi this month.


On the Board of Civil Engineering which gave the exam are Dr. Angel L. Lazaro III, chairman, and Engr. Apollo S. Enriquez, member.

The PRC also announced that 1,202 out of 2,724 examinees passed the written phase of the Marine Deck Officers Licensure Examination for the various ranks given by the Board for Marine Deck Officers in Manila on Nov. 12 and 13, 2005. A total of six examinees in the July 2002 Practical Phase now completed the written and practical examinations.

On the Board for Marine Deck Officers who gave the licensure examinations are Capt. Ernesto C. Bondoc, chairman; Capt. Constantino L. Arcellana Jr., Capt. Jaime C. Aquino, and Capt. Abelardo M. Pacheco.

Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration for civil engineers will start on Thursday, Dec. 1, but not later than Dec. 13.

The oathtaking ceremony of the examinees will be held before the Board on Saturday, Dec. 17, 1:30 p.m., at the Philippine International Convention Center, CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City.

Registration for membership with the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers Inc. will start on Thursday, Dec. 1.

The top performing schools in the exmination are the University of the Philippines-Diliman, UP Los Bañas, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, UST, and Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology.

Meanwhile, successful examinees who have complied with the requirements of the written and Practical Assessment Phase for marine deck officers may register starting on Nov. 24, 2005 to Jan. 3, 2006 at the Marine Deck Officers Division (MDOD).

The successful examinees who are required to take the Practical Assessment Phase are advised to apply at the PRC, Marine Deck Officers Division, starting on Nov. 24, 2005 until Dec. 8, 2005. The Practical Assessment will be conducted on Dec. 10 and 11, 2005.

Successful examinees who passed both theory and practical examinations will take their oath before the Board on Jan. 10, 2006 at 1 p.m. at the Fiesta Pavilion, Manila Hotel, One Rizal Park, Manila.

The Top 10 examinees in the Civil Engineer Licensure Examination are:

Wyndel Letigio Tellidua, Cebu Institute of Technology, 95.80 percent; Clarisse Panis Esconde, 94.15; Oscar Jr. Ching Lee, 94; Roy Martin de Leon Casumpang, Timothy Oropesa Lim, and Norman Cabañog Tocao, 93.85; Runar Christopher Mendoza Quindoza and Rey Niel Barboza Vega, 93.70;

Aristotle Albarracin Azares and Randy Logrosa Rovero, 93.10; Rodolfo Jr. Manguerra Dacung, Diana Panesa del Rosario, Joefran Villaruz Escote, Perlie Ang Panopio, and Joseph Anthony Gonzaga Petalcorin, 92.95; Jay Benedict Daelo Cabrera, Jeremiah Sampayan Calija, Joel Manuel Corsino, Philip Diesta Diño Alma Pagay Palanca, and Randy Geverola Sedon, 92.80; Rhea Joy Valenzuela Carpio and Kharen Macasaet Sarroza, 92.65; and Christopher Datuin Lozano, 92.20.

Pinoy Podcast in the Philippines

I was so amazed at the hundreds of thousands of people around the world who now have their own podcasts. The topics are diverse. From simple tips on how to easily tie a shoelace to the more serious topics on war and dieting. Base on recent developments, I can say that podcasts will be the media of the future, making radios obsolete and TV jurassic.

What is a Podcast?
Below is a definition of podcasting pulled from Wikipedia that provides you with information about podcasting, its roots and some of the techincal aspects surrounding podcasting. The following is provided free from editing and I take no credit for this wonderful explanation.

Podcasting, created by former MTV VJ Adam Curry, is a term that was devised as a crisp way to describe the technology used to push audio content from websites down to consumers of that content, who typically listen to it on their iPod (hence the "pod") or other audio player that supports mp3 at their convenience. The term podcasting is meant to rhyme with broadcasting and is a derivative of the iPod platform. While not directly associated with Apples iPod device or iTunes music service, the company did contribute both the desire and the technology for this capability. Podcasting is not unlike time-shifted video software and devices like TiVo, which let you watch what you want when you want by recording and storing video, except that podcasting is used for audio and is currently free of charge. Note, however, that this technology can be used to push any kind of file, including software updates, pictures, and videos.

Podcasting uses an XML-based technology called RSS, or Really Simple Syndication. Content publishers describe new content in an XML RSS file which includes dates, titles, descriptions, and links to MP3 files. This auto-generated file is called an RSS feed. The key to making podcasting work with RSS is enclosures, a feature supported by RSS 2.0.

What makes podcasting special is that it allows individuals to publish (podcast) radioshows, that interested listeners can subscribe to. Before podcasting you could of course record a radio show and put it on your website, but now people can automatically receive new shows, without having to go to a specific site and download it from there.

I am now enticed to make my own podcast. I'm considering having a weekly Cebuano news podcast or maybe a weekly talkcast that will feature the everyday life of a Cebuano journalist. Hmmmmm.

If you have or are planning to have a podcast, you might want to have it listed in my soon to be put up website about podcasts.


Ciao!

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1,434 electronics, communications engineers (ECE) pass PRC licensure board exam

1,434 electronics, communications engineers pass PRC licensure board exam

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 1,434 out of 4,491 passed the Electronics and Communications Engineer Licensure Examination given by the Board of Electronics and Communications Engineering in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro and Cebu this month.


On the Board of Electronics and Communications Engineering which gave the licensure examinations are Engr. Alfredo T. Fragante, chairman; Engr. Rene Leandro P. Ebro and Engr. Sylvia I. Marcelo, members.

The oathtaking ceremony of the successful examinees in the examination as well as the previous ones who have not taken their Oath of Professional will be held before the Board in Manila on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. at the Reception Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Roxas Boulevard, Manila; in Cagayan de Oro City on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005 at Caprice Hall Limketkai Plaza; and in Cebu City on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005 at the Grand Ballroom, Marriott Hotel.

Registration for membership with the Institute of Electronics and Communications Engineers of the Philippines will start on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

The top performing schools in the November 2005 Electronics and Communications Engineer Licensure Examination are as follows:

University of Santo Tomas, University of San Carlos, Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Main – Sta. Mesa, Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology, Technological University of the Philippines — Visayas, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Batangas State University (Pablo Borbon M.I.T.), Ateneo De Davao University, University of the Philippines — Diliman, University of Southeastern Philippines – Davao City, Xavier University (Formerly Ateneo de Cagayan), Mindanao Polytechnic State College (DMMMPSC), Polytechnic University of the Philippines — Taguig, Ateneo de Manila University – Q.C., Southern Luzon Polytechnic College — Lucban.

The successful examinees who garnered the 20 highest places are the following:

Jose Lemuel Perez Dimaunahan, 89.45; R-Cyprian Cruz Abeleda, 88.65; Julius Nicolas Constante, 87.15; Andrian Guirigay Sevilla, 86.75; Vladimir Franzuela Cardenas, 86.70; Conan Alegado Vega, 86.45; Anthony Martin Cheng Lm, 86.20; Julius Augustus Viray Junio, 85.75; Jose Efren Noblado Swing, 85.35; Robert Kris Malones Jocson, 84.85; Israel Morales Reyes, 84.70; Razel Gonzales Yumen; 84.60; Herminia Caluya Mariano, 84.50; Brian Paul Arbotante Padua, 84.40; Jeffrey Mapile Campos, 84.35; Retiard Miranda Magyaya, 84.25; Lloyd Munar Cabancla, 84.10; Juan Carlos Lavilla Lam, 83.85; Teresa Saring Pilapil, 83.70; Michael Estraño Pesino, 83.65.

1434 electronics, communications engineers (ECE) pass PRC licensure exam

1,434 electronics, communications engineers (ECE) pass PRC licensure exam

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 1,434 out of 4,491 passed the Electronics and Communications Engineer Licensure Examination given by the Board of Electronics and Communications Engineering in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro and Cebu this month.

On the Board of Electronics and Communications Engineering which gave the licensure examinations are Engr. Alfredo T. Fragante, chairman; Engr. Rene Leandro P. Ebro and Engr. Sylvia I. Marcelo, members.

The oathtaking ceremony of the successful examinees in the examination as well as the previous ones who have not taken their Oath of Professional will be held before the Board in Manila on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. at the Reception Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Roxas Boulevard, Manila; in Cagayan de Oro City on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005 at Caprice Hall Limketkai Plaza; and in Cebu City on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005 at the Grand Ballroom, Marriott Hotel.

Registration for membership with the Institute of Electronics and Communications Engineers of the Philippines will start on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

The top performing schools in the November 2005 Electronics and Communications Engineer Licensure Examination are as follows:

University of Santo Tomas, University of San Carlos, Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Main – Sta. Mesa, Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology, Technological University of the Philippines — Visayas, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Batangas State University (Pablo Borbon M.I.T.), Ateneo De Davao University, University of the Philippines — Diliman, University of Southeastern Philippines – Davao City, Xavier University (Formerly Ateneo de Cagayan), Mindanao Polytechnic State College (DMMMPSC), Polytechnic University of the Philippines — Taguig, Ateneo de Manila University – Q.C., Southern Luzon Polytechnic College — Lucban.

The successful examinees who garnered the 20 highest places are the following:

Jose Lemuel Perez Dimaunahan, 89.45; R-Cyprian Cruz Abeleda, 88.65; Julius Nicolas Constante, 87.15; Andrian Guirigay Sevilla, 86.75; Vladimir Franzuela Cardenas, 86.70; Conan Alegado Vega, 86.45; Anthony Martin Cheng Lm, 86.20; Julius Augustus Viray Junio, 85.75; Jose Efren Noblado Swing, 85.35; Robert Kris Malones Jocson, 84.85; Israel Morales Reyes, 84.70; Razel Gonzales Yumen; 84.60; Herminia Caluya Mariano, 84.50; Brian Paul Arbotante Padua, 84.40; Jeffrey Mapile Campos, 84.35; Retiard Miranda Magyaya, 84.25; Lloyd Munar Cabancla, 84.10; Juan Carlos Lavilla Lam, 83.85; Teresa Saring Pilapil, 83.70; Michael Estraño Pesino, 83.65.

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The Top 10 examinees:

Rochelle dela Cruz Salonga, 86.55 percent; Zipporah Maala Dery, 85.75; Andre Karlo Garcia Hombrebueno, 84.80; Iyra Sibucao Buenrostro, 84.65; Marjorie Rose Sanchez San Pedro, 83.75; Marianne Beruya Altabano, 83.65; Kurt Roy Seares Pueblos, 83.55; Lee Magno Maguilang, 83.35; Maria Maylyn Cruz Carillo, 83.25; and Lisette Robles Robles, 83.10.


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