Send Free Unlimited Text to Philippines (no captcha required)

Send Free text to any Philippine mobile number(Globe,TM,Smart,Sun Cellular or Talk 'N Text). Text message is one of the most effective way to communicate to anyone around the globe. Philippines is considered as the texting capital of the world because of the number of text messages that is sent every reach to several million a day. Pinoy is really a global community because even Filipinos outside the Philippines are sending text to their loved ones in the Philippines using their Pinoy SIM or Roaming SIM which they spend several thousand of pesos monthly just to send text message.
When it comes to technology, Filipinos are not left behind. They do everything to help fellow Filipinos save money for communication. You can send unlimited text messages to any Philippine Mobile number for free. Have fun sending unlimited text messages to any mobile number for free. The message will be sent to specific mobile number in just 15 seconds. I think it's normal,not delayed hehe! Enjoy! ;)

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Veniz Hotel Baguio City Promo

Book from March 15-18, 2013 at Veniz Hotel Baguio City and save as much as P 1,300.00 inclusive of complimentary buffet breakfast, free wifi and secure basement parking.

For occupancy/ Use Dates on: APRIL 17-28, 2013

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3D/2N La Carmela de Boracay Vacation Package

Have a blastin' beach party at La Carmela de Boracay! Includes accommodations, roundtrip airfare, daily breakfasts, and more!

What we love

• Enjoy 3D/2N Standard Room accommodations at La Carmela de Boracay
• Lounge in your fully-furnished room with comfy beds, aircon, cable TV, hot & cold shower, and FREE WiFi access
• Includes roundtrip airfare (Cebu-Kalibo-Cebu) (Clark-Kalibo-Clark) (Manila-Kalibo-Manila) for your comfort and convenience
• With welcome drinks, daily breakfasts, and FREE use of hotel facilities

What to know

• Validity Period: April 15, 2013 to December 15, 2013.
• Booking Period: April 1, 2013 to December 1, 2013.
• Block-out Dates: October 25, 2013 to November 3, 2013.
• Minimum of 4 persons traveling together. Package rate is per person per voucher. Required 4 vouchers for this package.
• For Boracay Package, flight is via Kalibo Aiport
• Purchasing of Airplane tickets will start 5 days after the deal ends
• Strictly subject to room and seat availability
• Subject to airfare seat and hotel room availability during weekends, long weekends, and holidays.
• Strictly no rebooking after Airplane tickets were purchased
• NAIA/MIAA Terminal Fee included
• 7.5 kilos Check-in Baggage
• Children below 2 years old were considered Infants
• Airline companies have surcharge for Infants
• For bookings and further inquiries, please contact Simple Travel and Tours; Mobile Numbers: 0908-8957199/ 0917-3278933 / 0932-8504936; Business Hours: 9AM to 6PM, Mondays to Fridays; Email Address: lacarmela@simpletravel.ph
• Limited promotional offer only.
• Not valid with other offers.
• See universal fine print.

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Living the quiet Batanes life

When you touch down in Basco, the provincial capital of the Batanes Islands, the feeling of you being in the northernmost corner of the Philippines is immediate. It’s so quiet.

The airport runway is good for small aircraft only. Its terminal, designed to look like a hut, would resemble a boutique shop beside major provincial airports.

In the distance looms Mount Iraya, the country’s northernmost active volcano. Standing at 3,300 feet, the summit shrouded in clouds, it dominates the northern end of Batan, the main island.

Batanes’ lonely location partly contributes to the quiet life there. It is 160 kilometers from the main Philippine island of Luzon, and sits at the intersection where the West Philippine Sea and the Philippine Sea meet. About 190 kilometers to the north is Taiwan.

The isolation is one reason why crime is nonexistent. Offenders have no place to run or hide. Most people know each other. That’s why police officers there have no reason to carry guns.

Perhaps the tranquility can be mainly attributed to the quiet ways of the indigenous Ivatan people, who have been around before the Spanish colonizers arrived in the 1600s. They continue to predominate Batanes, numbering about 15,000.

Long ago, the Ivatans used to live in homes made from cogon grass until the Spaniards introduced the use of stones in construction, resulting in their now-famous stone houses, designed to withstand typhoons.

Isolated as Batanes may be, it was not beyond the reach of Spanish missionary zeal in the 17th century. Just like across the Philippines, centuries-old churches built by the Spaniards dominate the center of town in Batanes. Then and now, life revolves around prayer.

With the 10-island Batanes group so far away from everything, its local inhabitants have to rely on fishing, farming and livestock raising for their sustenance. Cows and goats grazing lazily on steep hillsides are a common sight.

“Here in Batanes, as long you work hard, you will not go hungry,” says Roger Amboy, a hardy Ivatan tour guide.

Tourism is the major industry but the islands’ facilities are so limited, Batanes can only accommodate about 10,000 at a time. The airport can load and offload passengers one plane at a time.

The roads are barely wide enough for two vehicles to squeeze past each other. Signs saying “blow UR (sic) horn” are fixtures at blind spots, especially along cliffside roads. When vehicles do meet at a narrow segment, the one going downhill has to give way and slowly back up until they find a wide-enough spot to get through.

There is hardly any vehicular traffic. However, one must still look before crossing the road because it’s so easy to forget that roads were built for motor vehicles.

The carefreeness may be excusable because Batanes is simply captivating. It doesn’t fail to draw visitors despite its remoteness.

“Almost anywhere you look is like a postcard. No shot is wasted,” says professional photographer Mandy Navasero, who holds “photo safaris” there.

Batanes is not for those looking for shopping and night life. It’s for those who want to soak in the scenery and learn about the history and culture of its locals. It creates an appreciation for how the country and its multi-cultural nation was formed.

Much of Batanes is so hilly and mountainous that finding flat land is nearly impossible. Even the airport runway has a very slight upward incline.

In one moment, you are on a seaside road. A few minutes later, you are negotiating a road that had been cut into the limestone cliff and you are looking down on razor-sharp rocks sharpened by the sea.

Or you may be on a road winding through trees, and before you know it, you are already gazing at steep hillsides dotted by cows, goats and carabaos. Or you will discover that you are on a road built on the ridge of a hill and it’s a long way down on both sides.

Or you will be surprised to find yourself perched on a mountain rising over 300 feet above sea level, and you are stupefied by the sight of the sea — frothing white — as waves crash into rocky coves below. You can make your way down the slope and see the waves up close, the sound of surf is carried by the wind blowing from the sea and whipping at your face.

But the high point of the trip to Batanes may be at sea level, when you take a boat from the main island of Batan to Sabtang Island to the south.

Most boats in the Philippines have outriggers made of bamboo because their hulls are narrow and are designed for cruising over relatively flat water. But in Batanes, swells reach from five to ten feet on a normal day and can snap outriggers.

So the boats there have wide rounded hulls to enable them to ride the waves. And the higher the swells, the more exciting and wetter the ride.

Batanes’ rustic and rugged setting appeals to those who want to get away from the noise and rush of modern city living. It is not your usual idea of a beach destination. It is a place where one communes with nature — a place to savor peace and quiet.

(VERA Files is put out by veteran journalists taking a deeper look at current issues. Vera is Latin for “true.”)

Source: By VERA Files | The Inbox / Yahoo News

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Kiram's 'royal army' to stay in Malaysia, 'die' for their right

While waiting for Malaysia's response on his proposed talks, the sultanate of Sulu has declared a ‘jihad’ against Malaysia.

Sulu Sultan Jamalul Kiram III said the Malaysian government at this point leaves them with no other choice but to stand their ground and die for their right to “live in their homeland” that is in Sabah.

But instead of meeting with his generals for attacks or reinforcements, Kiram meets with legal volunteers that could help him press proprietary rights over Sabah in his Taguig home.

“(The end to this conflict) depends (but) we always submit ourselves to the almighty Allah. So meaning, it’s some sort of jihad,” Kiram told Yahoo! Southeast Asia.
But Kiram’s brother-in-law, Abrahan Idrijani, quickly interjected, clarifying the Sulu sultanate is referring to a “legal battle” in insisting their claim of ownership over Sabah.

Idrijani, who also serves as the sultanate’s secretary-general, explained the Kiram clan has chosen a jihad in the form of “fighting for the right.”

“There are many forms of jihad. This jihad is in the form of fighting the (legal) right. This is not to wage a war,” Idrijani emphasized.

“The sultanate is now undertaking a jihad for fighting the (legal) right over the territory of Sabah,” he reiterated on behalf of Kiram
On Friday evening, Kiram met international law expert Marwil Llasos, who helped write a book entitled “The Philippine Claims over a portion of North Borneo: Documents, Materials, and Cases” in 2003.

The book, which collated documents and legal arguments supporting the country’s claim over Sabah, is among the documents Kiram showed Yahoo! Southeast Asia in an interview on Friday evening.

The Sulu leaders welcomed Llasos’ move to help them elevate their claim to international audience after President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III’s strong reservation on the issue.

“We just finished writing another letter informing the United Nations that Malaysia is not complying with their call to peacefully end violence in Sabah,” Kiram said.

“We want them to investigate this genocide. I don’t know why they do not want a ceasefire. It’s very un-Islamic,” he added.

Kiram said the timing came perfectly as they are contemplating of filing violations of humanitarian law cases against Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak before the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Idrijani said the Malaysian leader should be held liable for using the “policy of genocide” to drive away Tausug people from Sabah to benefit his political interest at the expense of civilian lives in Sabah.

“We know very well that last night was the last day of tenure of the Prime Minister of Malaysia. That’s why he ordered massive attacks because he wants to gain credit,” Idrijani said.

The Malaysian prime minister is running a very close race for re-election against opposition party Pakatan Rakyat, which is led by Anwar Ibrahim.

Ibrahim has also been linked to plots to derail peace talks between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).

Kiram’s second wife, Celia, claimed the Malaysian officials chose to ignore UN secretary-general Ban Ki Moon’s call to peacefully end Sabah stand off to postpone the elections.

“He ordered the attack so there will be no election,” she said.

Llasos, who also specializes in humanitarian law, explains Malaysia’s defiance against UN’s call for peace practically tags them as an “international outlaw.”
“In effect, Malaysia is an international outlaw because it is not following the UN call for sobriety. In the eyes of the international community, that is a violation of Geneva convention,” he explained.

The royal family of Kiram also met with representatives of the Sabah Claim Society, which offered to sponsor Kiram’s transportation and accommodation to Europe.

The five-year old group vows to financially support Kiram and some members of his family to “socially meet” with international politicians and audience in Europe to further their claim over Sabah.

Kiram, who has been undergoing dialysis for one year and three months, also expressed openness to negotiate with Malaysia in a neutral country like Singapore, Brunei , or Hong Kong.

He vows to fight for their right in Sabah until his last breath.

Kiram shows 'proof'

A closer look at the "Grant of Letters of Administration" from the Sessions Court of North Borneo, one of Sulu Sultan Jamalul Kiram's supporting documents in claiming Sabah. (Photo by Thea Alberto-Masakayan/Yahoo! Southeast Asia)

 

Source: Yahoo NEWS by Rio Rose Ribaya

 

 

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Kiram camp calls for unilateral ceasefire in Sabah crisis

The family of Sulu Sultan Jamalul Kiram III has called for a unilateral ceasefire in the standoff in Sabah.

In a press conference at the Kiram residence in Taguig, Sulu Sultanate spokesperson Abraham Idjirani also urged Malaysia to declare a similar halt in attacks.

This, as he stressed the need to "avoid more bloodshed in crimes" in the escalation of the standoff over the Sulu Sultanate's claim in Sabah.

Malaysia last Friday launched an all-out offensive against Kiram's followers who have staked out in the disputed territory since February 9, 2013.

"The achievement of the Sultanate of Sulu obtained over the last few days cannot compare to the value of lives lost since the March 1st massacre," Sulu Sultanate spokesperson Abraham Idjirani said.

The declaration of the ceasefire came hours after United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon ureged an end to the violent standoff.

In a statement, the UN chief raised "concern about the impact this situation may have on the civilian population, including migrants" in Sabah.

This also comes amid Malaysia eyeing to extradite the Sulu Sultan.

An emotional Sultan Kiram meanwhile expressed thanks for the UN, noting that they have been writing to the international body about their concerns.
The group led by Raja Muda Kiram, however, will stay where they are and continue to take a defensive stand, Idjirani said.

Once Malaysia has heeded calls for a ceasefire, the Sultanate's men will be fetched by their relatives, he added.

Source: Yahoo News! By Kim Arveen Patria | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom

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Aerosmith will rock Manila this May!

Source: Yahoo OMG Philippines

Manila is going to be part of Aerosmith’s 2013 world tour, which begins in New Zealand in April and lands in Manila on May.

It is the first time the band is playing the Philippines.

The tour supports the band’s new album “Music from Another Dimension,” which was released in November of 2012. It is Aerosmith’s 15th album in a career that has spanned 43 years, generated at least 17 platinum albums, and given birth to some of the biggest rock classics.
 
Older fans will remember "Dream On" from the band’s 1973 self-titled debut album and the hard rock hit “Dude (Looks Like a Lady)” from 1987 and “Janie’s Got a Gun” from 1990.

Hip-hop fans also know Aerosmith for writing “Walk this Way,” famously covered by rappers Run- D.M.C., which opened the collaboration of rock and rap.

Later hits include “I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing” (1998), which was in the soundtrack OF the movie “Armageddon.”

Frontman Steven Tyler, who is the dad of the actress Liv, was also judge for two seasons in “American Idol.” He was a huge fan of contestant Jessica Sanchez, predicting she would win (she didn’t).
Aerosmith will perform at the Mall of Asia Arena on May 8.

The Manila leg of the Aerosmith Global Warming World Tour is presented by Pulp Live World.

Tickets are available at all SM Tickets outlets.

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Micro - Cupola Furnace

Micro - Cupola Furnace

After the success of the development of a water hyacinth harvester, Metals Industry Research and Development Center - Department of Science and Technology has designed and fabricated two micro cupola furnace, one of which will be provided to BPSU. The latter was assigned to design and develop patterns for molding (souvenir items).

Series of test trial operations of the fabricated micro-cupola furnace.

The group has developed an iron melting cupola or a micro-cupola with small size and lower melting rate (ranging from 150 kg/hour and per tap weight of 40 kg) than standard sized cupolas for jobbing and decorative items manufacturing in the provinces.

This project also aims to promote the cupola to the local foundries, universities and other interested groups through technology demonstration and to conduct research and development using the micro-cupola for low cost cast iron production of novelty items.

Project Team members 

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DOST's Water Hyacinth Harvester

DOST's Water Hyacinth Harvester

Engineers from the Department of Science and Technology, lead by Engr. Lemuel Apusaga of Metals Industry Research and Development Center, have developed a water hyacinth harvester to speed up the removal of the fast-growing aquatic plant water hyacinths commonly known as water lilies which partly blamed for flooding in the areas of Pasig, Taguig and Province of Rizal.

In 2011, the water hyacinths were largely blamed for the clogging of the Rio Grande de Mindanao causing floods in the area. DOST Secretary Mario Montejo conceptualized the idea of developing a machine to solve this issue. He was also mentioned in an interview that DOST is looking at building ten more water hyacinth harvester.

Water hyacinth, aside from causing floods, can also be the cause of the killings of underwater plants and eventually fishes and aquatic life forms because it prevents the sunlight from penetrating into the water.

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COMELEC Resolutions in connection with the May 2013 Elections

Resolution No. 9581

Prohibited Acts in connection with the May 13, 2013 Automated Synchronized National, Local and ARMM Regional Elections.

Resolution No. 9585

Rules and Regulations Governing Ban on Public Works, Release, Disbursement and Expenditures of Public Funds, Construction of Public Works, Delivery of Materials for Public Works and Issuance of Treasury Warrants and Similar Devices in connection with the May 13, 2013 Automated Synchronized National, Local and ARMM Regional Elections.

Source: COMELEC

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Civil Service Commission - 2013 Schedule of Career Service Examination

ANNOUNCEMENT

The CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (CSC) announces the conduct of the

2013 Career Service Professional Examination Career Service SubProfessional Examination Paper-and-Pencil Test (PPT)

to establish a register of eligibles from which certification and appointment to the second and first level positions in the civil service shall be made, provided said eligibles meet the qualifications and other requirements of the positions.

DATE OF EXAMINATION	PERIOD OF FILING APPLICATIONS
April 14, 2013	November 19, 2012 to February 28, 2013
October 13, 2013	April 15, 2013 to August 30, 2013

Acceptance of applications shall be on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis.  Applications may no longer be accepted before the deadline if the target number of applicants has already been reached by the CSC Regional/Field Offices.

A. TESTING CENTERS*:

Regional Office No.	Date of Examination
	April 14, 2013	October 13, 2013
I	San Fernando City, La Union Dagupan City, Pangasinan Laoag City, Ilocos Norte	San Fernando City, La Union Urdaneta City, Pangasinan Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
II	Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya Basco, Batanes	Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
III	City of San Fernando, Pampanga Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija City of Malolos, Bulacan	City of San Fernando, Pampanga Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija Olongapo City
IV	Batangas City, Batangas Lucena City, Quezon Laguna	Batangas City, Batangas Lucena City, Quezon Laguna
V	Legazpi City Naga City, Camarines Sur Masbate City	Legazpi City Naga City, Camarines Sur Masbate City
VI	Iloilo City, Iloilo Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Roxas City, Capiz San Jose, Antique	Iloilo City, Iloilo Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Kalibo, Aklan
VII	Cebu City, Cebu Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental	Cebu City, Cebu Tagbilaran City, Bohol
VIII	Tacloban City, Leyte Catarman, Northern Samar Borongan City, Eastern Samar	Tacloban City, Leyte Maasin City, Southern Leyte Catbalogan City, Samar
IX	Zamboanga City Pagadian City Dipolog City	Zamboanga City Pagadian City Dipolog City
X	Cagayan de Oro City Tangub City	Cagayan de Oro City
XI	Davao City Tagum City	Davao City Tagum City
XII	Cotabato City Koronadal City Kidapawan City	Cotabato City Koronadal City Kidapawan City
NCR	Quezon City Manila	Quezon City Manila
CAR	Baguio City Bangued, Abra Bontoc, Mountain Province Tabuk, Kalinga	Baguio City Lagawe, Ifugao Luna, Apayao Bangued, Abra
CARAGA	Butuan City Bislig City Surigao City	Butuan City Tandag City Surigao City
ARMM	Cotabato City Iligan City Lamitan City	Cotabato City Iligan City Lamitan City

*Additional Testing Centers may be opened.  Please visit the CSC website by end of December 2012.

B.   SCOPE OF THE EXAMINATIONS
The Career Service Examinations shall cover the following subject areas:
1.
For Professional Level – In English and Filipino; vocabulary, grammar and correct usage, paragraph organization, reading comprehension, analogy, logic, and numerical reasoning
2.
For SubProfessional Level  – In English and Filipino; vocabulary, grammar and correct usage, paragraph organization, reading comprehension, spelling, clerical operations, and numerical reasoning
Both Professional and SubProfessional levels of the examination shall have items on General Information, which shall include the following areas: Philippine Constitution, Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (R.A. 6713), Peace and Human Rights Issues and Concepts, and Environment Management and Protection.
C.   PASSING GRADE
To pass the test, the examinees should get a general rating of at least 80.00.
D.   ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are advised to check carefully whether they meet the admission requirements stated below. Only those who meet the admission requirements should apply for the examination.  Approval of applications may be recalled any time upon discovery of applicant’s disqualification.  Accordingly, the examination fees paid shall be forfeited.
1.  Must be Filipino citizen;
2.  Must be at least 18 years of age on the date of filing of application;

• for April 14, 2013 CSE-PPT, applicants must be born on or before February 28, 1995

• for October 13, 2013 CSE-PPT, applicants must be born on or before August 30, 1995

3.  Must be of good moral character;
4.  Must have not been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude, or disgraceful or immoral conduct, dishonesty, examination irregularity, drunkenness, or addiction to drugs;
5.  Must not been dishonorably discharged from military service, or dismissed for cause from any civilian positions in the government; and
6.  Must have not taken the same level of CS Examination in less than three (3) months.

NOTES:	a)	Applicants with pending administrative and/or criminal cases may take the examination and shall be conferred the eligibility if they successfully pass the same.  However, this is without prejudice to the outcome of their pending cases.  If they are found guilty of grave offenses, their eligibility shall be forfeited based on the penalties stated in the decision and pursuant to Section  52 (a) of the Revised Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service.
	b)	Those who have already passed the same level of examination or a comparable level of examination given by the Professional Regulation Commission, as well as passers of Board/Bar examinations, and those who graduated with honors in their bachelor’s degree need not apply.

E.   APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1.
Fully accomplished Application Form (CS Form No. 100, Revised November 2012).  The spaces for “Signature of Applicant” and  “Right Thumbmark” on the form should be left blank.  These shall be accomplished in the presence of the CSC processor.
2.
Four (4) copies of identical I.D. pictures with specifications, as follows:
a.   Passport size (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm  or  1.8 inches x 1.4 inches)
b.  Colored, with white background
c.  Taken within three (3) months prior to filing of application
d.  Printed on good quality photo paper
e.  In standard close-up shot (from shoulder level up with the head and face occupying at least 80% of the picture and with the name tag positioned at approximately 1 inch or  2.54 cm below the chin)
f.   In bare face (with no eyeglasses or any accessories that may cover the facial features)
g.  Showing left and right ears
h.  Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera
i.   With neutral facial expression, and both eyes open
j.   With full and handwritten (not computer-generated) name tag in the format: First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name, and Extension Name (if any),  and signature over printed name

3.
Original and photocopy of any valid ID containing applicant’s clear picture, date of birth, signature, and signature of the authorized head of the issuing agency such as Driver’s License, SSS ID, GSIS ID, Philhealth ID, current Company/Office ID, current  School ID, Postal ID, BIR ID, Barangay ID, Voter’s ID, Valid Passport, or Police Clearance (Note:  Any other ID not included in the list shall NOT be accepted)

IDs with lacking information, particularly the applicants's date of birth, SHOULD be supported by Birth Certificate issued/authenticated by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or Local Civil Registrar (LCR).

4.
Examination fee of Five Hundred Pesos (Php 500.00).
F.    WHERE TO GET AND FILE APPLICATION FORMS
Application forms are available at any CSC Regional/Field Offices.  The same may be downloaded from the CSC website:  www.csc.gov.ph.
Application forms may be reproduced in legal size bond paper provided the same format is followed.  Applicants may file their applications in any of the CSC Regional/Field Offices.
G.    EXAMINATION PERMITS
Qualified applicants shall be notified of their places of examination (school assignment) through an Application Receipt or a Notice of Assignment.  They can also use the Online Notice of School Assignment (ONSA), two (2) weeks before examination day, to get a print-out of their Notice of Assignment.   To use this system, examinees should log on to the CSC website and go to the Examination Announcement webpage, or type the following path:  http://webapp.csc.gov.ph/ExamAssign/ExamAssign.htm in the address bar of their browser.
If applicants still do not know their school assignment or cannot access the Online Notice of School Assignment one (1) week before the examination day, they should inquire their school assignment from the CSC Regional/Field Office where they filed their application.
H.   WHAT TO BRING ON EXAMINATION DAY
Applicants should bring the following on examination day:
1.
Application Receipt or Notice of School Assignment
2.
Lead Pencil/s (No. 1 or 2) and eraser/s
3.
Ball Pen (Black or Blue)
4.
The same valid ID card/s presented during the application stage (i.e. Driver’s License, SSS ID, GSIS ID, Philhealth ID, current Company/Office ID, current School ID, Postal ID, BIR ID, Barangay ID, Voter’s ID, Valid Passport, or Police Clearance)

I M P O R T A N T    R E M I N D E R S

N O   I D,  N O   E X A M

Failure to take the examination on your scheduled date shall mean forfeiture of your examination fee and slot.No request for re-scheduling is allowed.

All personal belongings including cellular phones, calculators, other electronic gadgets, books, and printed materials must be surrendered to the Room Examiners.  Firearms, if any, must also be surrendered to the security guard/designated firearm custodian at the entrance gate of the testing center.

Proper attire should be worn during filing of application form, and on examination day.  APPLICANTS/EXAMINEES SHOULD  NOT BE IN SLEEVELESS SHIRT/BLOUSE, OR IN SHORT PANTS, OR IN SLIPPERS.

W A R N I N G
The Civil Service Commission uses a highly reliable system to detect cheats. Any form of cheating in any civil service examination shall be considered a violation of Republic Act No. 9416 (Anti-Cheating Law), and any person found guilty shall be administratively and criminally liable.
The forms of cheating are, as follows:
1.	Use of crib sheets or “codigo” containing codes in any form (written on any material or in digital form)
2.	Impersonation
3.	Employing a “poste” or a person inside or outside of the examination room who may or may not be an examinee but provides examinees with answers
4.	Collusion of whatever nature between examinees and examination personnel
5.	Examinee number switching
6.	Possession and/or use of fake Certificate of Eligibility
7.	Such other acts of similar nature which facilitate the passing of examination

Date Issued  :  November 19, 2012
Approved pursuant to O.M. No. 114, s. 2012

Source: Civil Service Commission

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Philippine gold mine to pay huge fine for spill

The Philippines' largest gold miner will pay a record fine of 1.034 billion pesos ($25.2 million) for a waste spill after the government refused a petition to waive the penalty, officials said on Wednesday.

Philex Mining will also work with the official Mines and Geosciences Bureau to clean up the spill so that the mine concerned can resume operations by the second half of this year, a Philex official said.

The company's main mining site in the northern mountain district of Padcal suffered a spill of mine waste or "tailings" in August after the area was hit by two powerful typhoons. The mine's operations have since been suspended.

The company had asked the bureau waive the charge, saying it had not been remiss in maintaining the pond that held the tailings.

But the mining bureau on Tuesday turned down their request.

Philex spokesman Mike Toledo said the company would now pay the fine, which will be used to regenerate the areas damaged by the spill and compensate those affected.
"We will cooperate with the MGB and pay 1.034 billion and submit a workplan and budget estimate for the rehabilitation," he told AFP.

"We will always comply with our obligations under the law. We want to show that responsible mining is possible in the Philippines."

He said that once this penalty is paid and the rehabilitation is completed, the suspension can be lifted and the mine can resume operations.

A mining bureau spokesman said the company had until February 19 to pay. The agency will then work with Philex in the rehabilitation.

"For now, we are talking about rehabilitation. So they pay the penalty first and set up rehab facilities," he said.

The mining bureau said the tailings consisted of a huge volume of powdered sediment that was not extremely toxic but polluted and silted up nearby waterways.
Philex had previously insisted the spillage consisted only of water and sediment, which were "non-toxic and biodegradable".

The accident came amid intense public debate about the mining industry in the Philippines, which is believed to have some of the biggest mineral reserves in the world.
The wealth remains largely untapped, partly because of a strong anti-mining movement, uncertainty over regulations, poor infrastructure and security concerns.

Source: Yahoo News! Philippines

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P250 instead of P2995 for 10 Hours of American Accent Class at American Institute for English Proficiency - Save 92%

P250 instead of P2995 for 10 Hours of American Accent Class at American Institute for English Proficiency - Save 92%

 

Highlights

• The American Institute for English Proficiency is the most prestigious English training center in the Philippines serving individuals and international corporate accounts
• Enjoy a 92% discount on AAPD Course: American Accent for Personal and Professional Development
• Speak like a global citizen with a neutralized American accent
• Build your confidence when you gain a neutralized American accent
• Become more highly competitive in the workplace with your newfound American accent

Like a pair of toy handcuffs, language unites people, and like a pair of cuffs with a missing key, the language bond can last a lifetime. Forge linguistic connections with today’s MetroDeal: For P250 instead of P2995, get 10 Hours of American Accent Class at American Institute for English Proficiency and save proficient 92% on better articulation. The title of the course is "American Accent for Personal and Professional Development".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Although it is easier to learn a language during childhood, adults are fully capable of picking up and retaining new language skills. The learning process itself is akin to marathon training for lazy neural synapses and both students and professionals can benefit from American Institute for English Proficiency's classes. Holding better meetings? Presenting more professionally? Or impress this someone special with eloquent speaking? At American Institute for English Proficiency, you'll finally have the chance to dramatically improve your English skills. This special program is complemented by topics such as business conversation, casual conversation and personality profiling.

 

Especially if you're looking for a program that covers topics such as business English, to enhance your vocabulary for situations, when you're simply out of words, this is the program to join. At the end of this particular program, you'll be able to escape those important moments in (business and normal) life where you simply don't know how to articulate yourself in the way you want to, hindering you from important decisions.

One thing is for sure, the American Institute for English Proficiency will guarantee you a wonderful experience that will improve your English communication skills for good.

Schedules:

January 28, 2013 - February 1, 2013
February 4, 2013 - February 8, 2013
February 11, 2013 - February 15, 2013
February 18, 2013 - February 22, 2013
February 25, 2013 - March 1, 2013
March 4, 2013 - March 8, 2013
March 11, 2013 - March 15, 2013
March 18, 2013 - March 22, 2013
March 25, 2013 - March 29, 2013

 

The fine print

• Voucher validity: January 28 until March 29, 2013
• Course schedule is Monday to Friday (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
• Each voucher is for a 1-week course (2 hours a day for a total of 10 hours)
• Buy as many vouchers as you want to enjoy and learn more.
• Valid for Philippine citizens only
• For reservations, please e-mail name, voucher number, cellphone number, and preferred study dates at reservation@aiepro.org
• Price is Net (includes VAT and service charge)
• Voucher is transferable and can be given as gift to family and friends
• Buy as many vouchers as you want
• Schedule subject to availability
• Printed voucher is required upon redemption

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Company name:

American Institute for English Proficiency (NCR)

Makati Branch
Valuepoint Executive Plaza
, 227 Salcedo Street, Suite 2G
, Makati City
Tel. No.: 893-1566

Quezon City Branch
26 Unit K Courtyard Bldg. Sgt Esguerra Rd. Quezon City
Tel. No.: 376-4248

Website:
American Institute Website

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Order Pizza Using your Paypal money

I have learned few months ago that you can actually order pizza online using your paypal money. Shakeys do accept paypal and I have already tried this five times.

Here's a step by step procedure on how to order from Shakeys using paypal:

1. Visit Shakeys website at http://bit.ly/OrderPizzaUsingPaypal
2. You may choose to REGISTER first in their site to track your orders.
3. After you complete and confirmed your registration, you can now log in to your account.
4. Click on the ORDER NOW button to start ordering.
5. You will be directed to their menu page where you can select what to order.
6. After you have completed your order, click on CHECK OUT button.
7. You can choose to pay your order using CASH/CARD or ONLINE. Since you will be using paypal, click on the PAY ONLINE button.
8. On the payment information page, choose paypal and then click on the paypal image.
9. You will be asked to log in to your paypal account.
10. After logging in to your paypal account, review your order and then click the PAY NOW button.
11. Shakeys will automatically send you an e-mail regarding your oder and will call you in few minutes.
12. Delivery is within 45 minutes.

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