Monthly Archive for December, 2008

Iligan Blasts



Two Iligan department stores are hit by bombings leaving three persons dead and 47 injured.

The first blast was in Unicity. The second bomb exploded at the JBC Bargain Center.

Two cellphone-activated mortars were used.
Continue reading ‘Iligan Blasts’

World Cup: Tañamor Gold

Harry Tañamor won the light flyweight gold medal in the Boxing World Cup at the Megasport in Moscow, Russia. He defeated Yampier Hernandez via 15-7. He joined the roster of winners in the inaugural edition of the event organized by International Amateur Boxing Association.

Tañamor counterpunched and keep the Cuban on the outside.

China’s Zou Zhiming, who’s the gold medalist in Beijing Olympics did not compete in the said world Cup.

Tañamor had three victories to win the gold in Moscow. He defeated Murodjon Rasulov of Tajikistan, 8-4, in the quarterfinals and Lukasz Masczczyk of Poland in the semifinals, 12-4. He won $10,000 as a gold medalist.

Coca-Cola Wins vs SMB

Nic Belasco had 23 points and 15 rebounds in the Coca-Cola 101-95 win against San Miguel Beer in the PBA-KFC Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.

Taulava didn’t play due to fractured left middle finger in their previous game. Coach Kenneth Duremdes said that he challenged his players before the game, and they responded.

This is Coca-Cola’s first win in 4 games.

The Beermen dropped to a 9-7 WL despite Jay Washington’s conference high 25 points. He also had 13 rebounds.

Buenafe hit clutch free throws in the last minutes to end the game.

Ebola Reston Found in 4 Farms in the Philippines

DA and DOH announced yesterday that Ebola Reston strain was found in pigs in farms, in the provinces of Pangasinan, Bulacan and Nueva Ecija.

Department of Agriculture Secretary Yap and Department of Health Secretary Duque announced the finding. They assured the public that it’s an animal health issue.
Continue reading ‘Ebola Reston Found in 4 Farms in the Philippines’

Dentist Theoretical Phase December 2008

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has announced that 195 out of 548 passed the Theoretical Phase of the Dental Board Examination given by the Board of Dentistry in the city of Manila on December 2008.

Dentist Board Passers
Continue reading ‘Dentist Theoretical Phase December 2008′

Pacquiao Won via TKO

Oscar dela Hoya quits before the ninth round begins.  ODLH received tremendous amount of punishment.  Pacquiao’s handspeed is the difference as his four punch combo at the end of eight round hurt ODLH.  Pacman simply battered him in the seventh round.

Weights in Pacquiao vs ODLH

Manny Pacquiao 142 v Oscar de la Hoya 145
Juan Manuel Lopez 122 v Sergo Medina 122
(World Boxing Organization super bantamweight championship)
Victor Ortiz 140 v Jeffrey Resto 140
Daniel Jacobs 162 v Victor Lares 165
Danny Oscar Garcia 142 v Jose Lugo 138
Richie Mepranium 113 v Cesar Lopez 114
Adrien Broner 132 v Scott Furney 131
Roberto Marroquin 122 v Isaac Hidalgo 121
Jesus Rojas 123 v Jose Berranza 122

Nurse Board Exam Results November 2008

The Philippine nurse board examination was held on November 29 to 30, 2008 in Manila and all regional offices nationwide. The said exam was conducted by the professional regulatory board of nursing, under the administrative control and supervision of professional regulation commission. The complete roll of successful candidates in the November 2008 nurse licensure examination will be made available here after the Commission has released the results.

Tests 1, 2 and 3 were given on the first day of the exam while tests 4 and 5 were given on the final day.

The composition of the Philippine board of nursing are chairperson: Carmencita M. Abaquin; members: Leonila A. Faire, Betty F. Merritt, Perla G. Po, Marco Antonio C. Sto. Tomas, Amelia B. Rosales and Yolanda C. Arugay.

You can also visit this site: November 2008 Nursing board exam results

Pacquiao arrived in Las Vegas

Manny Pacquiao and his entourage arrived tonight on board his Navigator and his custom painted Pacman bus.

ODLH also arrived in Vegas Monday evening, ready for their fight on December 6 in MGM Grand.

They proceeded to Mandalay Bay Resorts and Casino. Pacquiao hosted a dinner for friends in his suite.

The 2 fighters will be formally introduced Tuesday at MGM Grand.