Bagyong Chedeng Update from PAGASA - May 26, 2011

Bagyong Chedeng Update - May 26

Bagyong Chedeng's 5 p.m. Satellite Shot

Bagyong Chedeng "has slightly intensified as it continues to move northwestward", PAGASA's latest Typhoon Chedeng bulletin reads.

Check out below the said PAGASA update on Tropical Storm Chedeng:

***Bagyong Chedeng May 27, 2011 Update:

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/bagyong-chedeng-update-may-27-2011.html

Severe Weather Bulletin No. 14

Tropical Cyclone Warning: Typhoon "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 5:00 p.m., Thursday 26 May 2011

Typhoon "CHEDENG" has slightly intensified as it continues to move northwestward.

Location of Center: (as of 10:00 a.m.)	260 km North Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes or at 300 km East Southeast of Casiguran, Aurora
Coordinates:	15.8°N,125.4°E
Strength:	Maximum sustained winds of 175 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 210 kph
Movement:	Northwest at 19 kph
Forecast Positions/Outlook:	Friday afternoon: 320 km North Northeast of Casiguran, Aurora or at 200 km East Northeast of Aparri, Cagayan Saturday afternoon: 590 km Northeast of Basco, Batanes or 190 km Southwest of Okinawa, Japan

Areas having Public Storm Warning Signal

Signal Number 1

Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Albay, Quirino, Aurora, Quezon provinces, Polilo Island, Isabela and Cagayan

Advisory

Residents in low lying and mountainous areas under #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas are alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.

Typhoon “Chedeng” is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon and will bring rains over Visayas and Mindanao.

CPA Board Exam Results - Top 10 Examinees | List of Passers

The CPA Board Exam Results for May 2011 or the Certified Public Accountants Licensure Exam Results have been released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), today, May 24, 2011.

A total of 2,130 examinees passed the said exam out of the 5,259 who took it this May 2011 in various testing centers around the country. This translates to a 40.5% national passing rate.

The PRC also announced the following examinees as the "Topnotchers" for the said exam:

Top 1 MARWIN AGAMON BALDEVIA SAINT PAUL'S BUSINESS SCHOOL-PALO 92.14%

Top 2 ANTONIO DANDAN SANCHEZ JR UNIVERSITY OF SAN JOSERECOLETOS 92.00%

Top 3 SEODEL HEARTY TABALDO PILAPIL SAN BEDA COLLEGE 91.86%
DARWIN BELLIDO SARIBAY TOMAS DEL ROSARIO ACADEMY 91.86%

Top 4 HEGIÑO JAVELLANA CHUA JR UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS 91.57%
VIKTOR XENON OLIVA LEQUIN UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS 91.57%

Top 5 JAY ANN DOMINGUEZ ESTAVILLO TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA 90.86%

Top 6 GILSON YCONG PINO UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS 90.71%

Top 7 DON LORENZO PEREA SORIANO DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITYMANILA 90.57%

Top 8 MARIA PATRICIA PERNIA FANER DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-MANILA 90.29%
ARNOLD REMANDO ISIP HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY 90.29%

Top 9 LEO ANGELO MEJOS LARCIA DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-MANILA
90.00%
MARTHA ANNE PEREZ MIRIAM COLLEGE (FOR.MARYKNOLL COLL.FDTN,INC) 90.00%
ERVINA SUZETTE CHING TAN DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-MANILA 90.00%

Top 10 MARIAN CRISTY VALDESTAMON BARTOLOME FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY-MANILA 89.86%
DHEXTER TAJANTAJAN CADUYAC NOTRE DAME OF KIDAPAWAN
COLLEGE 89.86%
DENNIS CABUNILAS MAGALLANES DR. FILEMON C. AGUILAR MEMORIAL COLLEGE 89.86%

For the list of exam passers please head to this page:

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/cpa-board-exam-results-may-2011-list-of.html

Bagyong Chedeng PAGASA Update | May 25, 2011

A new bulletin has been posted by the PAGASA. For the May 27, 2011 Bagyong Chedeng update, please head to:

http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/bagyong-chedeng-update-may-27-2011.html

Bagyong Chedeng May 25, 2011 PAGASA Update

Bagyong Chedeng 6 p.m. satellite image | Source PAGASA

PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration), the Philippine weather bureau, has released its latest bulletin on Tropical Storm Chedeng saying that the weather disturbance has sustained its strength and has increased its rate of movement.

The agency now has 6 provinces on its list of areas having Public Storm Warning Signal (PSWS) Number 2 and listed 9 areas with PSWS Number 1.

Check the latest bulletin below:

Severe Weather Bulletin No. 10
Tropical Cyclone Warning: Typhoon "CHEDENG" (SONGDA)
Issued at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday 25 May 2011

Typhoon "CHEDENG" has accelerated as it maintained its strength.

Location of Center (as of 10:00 a.m.): 310 km East of Catarman, Northern Samar

Coordinates: 12.8°N, 127.7°E

Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 130 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 160 kph

Movement: Northwest at 15 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook:

Thursday afternoon:
230 km North of Catarman, Northern Samar or
at 140 km Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes
Friday afternoon:
150 km North Northeast of Baler, Aurora by Friday afternoon
Saturday afternoon:
470 km North of Baler, Aurora or
at 40 km West of Basco, Batanes

Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal

Signal Number 2 (Winds of 61-100 kph is expected in at least 24 hrs)

Catanduanes
Sorsogon
Albay
Camarines Sur
Camarines Norte
Samar provinces

Signal Number 1 (Winds of 45-60 kph is expected within the next 36 hours)

Marinduque
Masbate
Burias
Ticao Islands
Quezon
Polilio Island
Aurora

Jiro Manio enters rehab center for drug problem

Jiro Manio, the multi-awarded young actor, has voluntarily submitted himself to undergo rehabilitation for drug abuse.

Jiro Manio | Photo courtesy of ABS-CBN

Jiro Manio's father, Andrew has confirmed the report on Showbiz News Ngayon recently. He said his son had gone astray when Jiro met some peers while the actor was still taping for defunct hit TV series "Tayong Dalawa." Andrew also said he is happy that Jiro is dedicated to change his life with a promise of a comeback in showbiz.

Meanwhile, Jiro's mentor Director Maryo J. delos Reyes said that he is confident that Jiro could make it and would be able to come back in the industry.

The talented actor reportedly went through a series of problems in his personal life which greatly affected his career in showbiz. He also became a father at the young age of 16.

Jericho Rosales wins acting award for his first international film

Jericho Rosales won the "Outstanding Achievement in Film Making Acting" award at the Newport Beach Film Festival for his role in his first international film titled "Subject: I Love You."

Jericho Rosales on "Subject: I Love You" | Photo courtesy of Radiant

Jericho played as "Victor" in the action-packed romantic drama which was based on the destructive 'I Love You' computer virus, which spread around the globe in 2000.

His first Hollywood film, Jericho was paired with "Step Up 2's" Briana Evigan in the movie. Dean Cain of "Lois and Clark," Dante Basco of "Hook," Kristin Bauer of "True Blood", Joel Torre, Gary Valenciano and Black Eyed Peas singer Apl De Ap are also part of the film's cast.

Check out the trailer of "Subject: I Love You" below

American Idol : Lauren Alaina lost her voice? Scotty McCreery, Haley Reinhart on the Finale?

American Idol Finale Update

Lauren Alaina, one of the two remaining American Idol 10 finalists, has been reported to have lost her voice and cannot finish doing the rehearsals for the show's Finale.

American Idol Season 10 Top 3: (L-R) Haley Reinhart, Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina |Photo source americanidol10.blogspot.com

A doctor said to have checked the teen singer's condition and has ordered her not to sing or talk.

Reports say that Haley Reinhart has been called to rehearse for the show since she will be one to square off with Scotty McCreery when Lauren can't make it.

The story which first broke on TMZ is still developing... Will try to update this post later...

Coco Martin to participate in Brilliante Mendoza's "Prey"

Coco Martin is set to appear on acclaimed director Brilliante Mendoza's upcoming action drama film "Prey".

A publicity photo of Brilliante Mendoza's new film "Prey" | Photo source: pinoymovieblog.com

"Prey" which will star Cannes Film Festival Best Actress Isabelle Huppert, is a film about 12 tourists who were abducted by the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group in 2011. It is said to have been inspired by the story of American missionaries Gracia and Martin Burnham while they were in the hands of the Islamist separist group.

Among the power cast of this very interesting film are Ronnie Lazaro, Raymond Bagatsing, Sid Lucero, Angel Aquino, Rustica Carpio, Mon Confiado, Allan Paule, Bernard Palanca, Kristofer King, Mercedes Cabral, Tado, Arlyn dela cruz and many more. Just like Coco Martin, Joel Torre and Ms. Anita Linda are also said to make a special participation in the movie.

The release of the film is yet to be announced.