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YOUIL Ensys, Korea’s largest engineering and renewable-energy company, is set to invest $160 million to set up solar power farms in the Visayas.

Scott Kim, Youil chief executive officer, told reporters that Youil Renewable Energy Corp.â€"its local armâ€"will be putting up solar power facilities in Negros and Bohol.

Kim said that his company is planning to put up a 30-megawatt (MW) solar power farm in a 70-hectare land in Negros with a project cost of about $120 million, and another 10 MW in Bohol, which is estimated to cost $40 million.

Once they have secured all necessary government and local government permits, Kim said, they expect to put up these plants within six months.

Kim quickly added that they will also still wait for the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) approval of the feed-in tariffs (FIT) before they proceed with their planned projects.

The feed-in tariff guarantees renewable-energy developers a fixed rate due to them over a period of time.

Kim also appealed to the government to accelerate the setting and approving of the FIT, even after saying his company was willing to wait for the FIT to be finalized.

Kim pointed out that it’s already been a year and a half and setting of the FIT rates has yet to be done.

“The government hasn’t given any answer on the price so we’d like to know. We’d like to push the government [to approve it],”he said.

Kim said it is his company’s first time to infuse capital in the Philippines, adding that his company is in the environmental engineering industry that builds and operates solar energy plants. It was founded in 1980 and has headquarters in Hwasung, South Korea.

Kim expressed optimism that the government will soon resolve and finalize the FIT and that it will get to come out with the FIT rate by midyear.

“Apart from Korea, Malaysia and Thailand, the Philippines would be the fourth country in Asia to adopt a FIT mechanism.

The FIT is also being carried out in Spain, Germany and Canada. We are willing to wait. It is supposed to be out by March this year, but they postponed it to May or June. We’re eager. We already purchased the land so we have to wait, otherwise we have to resell our land,” Kim said.


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TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Jan. 25 (PNA) - Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala has cited the role of farmers and the agriculture sector in the country's food security and national growth.

Alcala opened the three-day Bohol Organic Agriculture Summit and 11th Ubi Festival at the Bohol Cultural Center here on Monday. His first official visit to Bohol as agriculture secretary winds up on Wednesday.

The twin events anchor on the theme Pagpalig-on ug Pagpakuyanap sa Malungtarong Panguma, Tubag sa Hulga sa Naga-usab nga Klima (Strengthening and Promoting Sustainable Agriculture, Response to Climate Change) and sub-theme Garbo sa mga Bol-anon, Ubi nga Bililhon, Tinubdan sa Panginabuhian ug Pagkaon (Pride of Boholanos, Priceless Ubi, Source of Livelihood and Food).

During the opening program, organic farmers affiliated with the Bohol Initiators for Sustainable Agriculture and Development (BISAD), together with provincial and DA officials signed an Oath of Commitment to Promote Organic Agriculture in Response to Climate Change and Food Security.

Highlights of the event included the launching of Tilapia Backyard Raising, the signing agreements on Gulayan sa Paaralan and Breeder Restocking Program, and promotion of ubi products.

After the ceremonies at the Bohol Cultural Center, Alcala visited several towns starting with the organic rice market center of the Carmen Samahang Nayon Cooperative in Carmen and the Bayongan Dam in San Miguel.

Alcala proceeded to the Bohol Organic Agriculture Technology Center in Ubay where he also toured the facilities of the 100-hectare DA-Central Visayas Integrated Agricultural Research Center to observe the tissue culture laboratory, plant nursery, and seed quality laboratory.

While in Ubay, he also visited the Philippine Carabao Center, the catchment area of Capayas Dam, and the dairy multiplier farm at the Ubay Stock Farm. From Ubay, Alcala proceeded to Pilar and inspected the Malinao Dam.

In the evening, Alcala proceeded to Dauis and had a dinner dialogue at the Bohol Bee Farm with local officials, partners in the organic agriculture movement from other government agencies, non-government organizations and the business sector. (PNA)
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Tentative date for the releasing of NURSING BOARD EXAM RESULT 2010 or the NLE RESULT JULY 2010 will be on August 24-24, 2010

Check the site below for the updates:
NURSING BOARD EXAM RESULT 2010

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces who passed the Professional Teachers Licensure Examination (LET) a.ka. TEACHERS BOARD EXAM RESULT APRIL 2010(LET) given by the Board for Professional Teachers on April 18, 2010 in all Regional Offices nationwide.


For complete list of passers  in the April 2010 Professional Teachers Licensure Examination both Elementary & Secondary,  top 10 as well as the top performing schools view here >>>>
LET RESULT APRIL 2010

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces who  passed the written phase of the  MARINE DECK OFFICERS LICENSURE EXAM for the various ranks given by the Board for Marine Deck Officers this February  27 and 28, 2010.


Click to view the complete list of successful passer here MARINE DECK OFFICERS (WRITTEN) BOARD EXAM FEBRUARY 2010 RESULT

The Nursing Board Exam Result November 2009   given by the Board of Nursing on November 29 & 30 in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Sulu, Pagadian & Zamboanga.


The November 2009 Nursing Board Exam Result or the list of successful examinees, the Top 10 Passers as well as the Nursing Board Exam school ranking will be posted at www.pinoyboardresults.co.cc   immediately after its released by the PRC.

* In order to pass the examination, an examinee must obtain a general average of at least seventy five percent (75%) with a rating of not below sixty percent (60%) in any of five test subjects.


Good luck to all examinees!

The Commission of Higher Education (CHeD) has released the list of the <a href="http://www.pinoyboardresults.co.cc/2009/11/top-20-nursing-schools-in-philippines.html" target="_blank">Top 20 Nursing Schools in the Philippines 2009</a> based on the excellent performance of nursing schools’ passing rate during the Nursing Licensure Exam (NLE).

Top 20 Nursing Schools with 1,000 and more takers:

   1. Silliman University â€" 96.57%
   2. Saint Louis University â€" 95.42%
   3. Trinity University of Asia â€" 95.06%
   4. University of Santo Tomas â€" 95.06%
   5. Cebu Doctors University â€" 91.89%
   6. Saint Paul University â€" 89.79%
   7. Central Philippine University â€" 86.72%
   8. De La Salle University â€" Health Sciences campus â€" 85.26%
   9. Saint Mary’s University â€" 84.10%
  10. San Pedro College  â€" 83. 10%
  11. Manila Doctors College - 82.56%
  12. Centro Escolar University-Manila â€" 81.50%
  13. Angeles University Foundation â€" 76.37%
  14. Mariano Marcos University â€" 75.55%
  15. University of San Agustin â€" 73.25%
  16. University of Cebu  â€" 70.99%
  17. Metropolitan Hospital College of Nursing â€" 70.54%
  18. Ateneo De Davao University (Davao City) â€" 70.20%
  19. San Juan De Dios Education Foundation â€" 69. 91%
  20. University of St. La Salle  â€" 67.55%

Top 20 Nursing Schools with 100-999 takers

   1. University of the Philippines â€" Manila â€" 99.41%
   2. Xavier University â€" 97.82%
   3. West Visayas State University â€" 96.75%
   4. St. Paul University-Iloilo â€" 96.16%
   5. University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center- 95.80%
   6. Cebu Normal University â€" 94.64%
   7. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila â€" 93.14%
   8. St. Paul University â€" Dumaguete  â€" 92.29%
   9. Mindanao State University  â€" 92.15%
  10. Palawan State University â€" 92.05%
  11. Philippine Christian University  â€" 91.35%
  12. Velez College â€" 90.92%
  13. Colegio de Santa Lourdes of Leyte Foundation  â€" 88. 55%
  14. Chinese General Hospital College of Nursing and Liberal Arts â€" 87.60%
  15. St. Paul University-Manila â€" 85.31%
  16. Easter College â€" 85.26%
  17. Southville International School and Colleges  â€" 84.77%
  18. St.Paul University-Quezon City  â€" 83.87%
  19. Adamson University  â€" 83.57%
  20. Lyceum of the Philippines University â€" 82.20%

Source: <a href="http://www.pinoyboardresults.co.cc/2009/11/top-20-nursing-schools-in-philippines.html" target="_blank">Top 20 Nursing Schools in the Philippines 2009</a>

FROM pep.ph

Sa gitna ng mga batikos at masasakit na salita na tinatanggap ng sexy actress na si Krista Ranillo dahil sa balitang relasyon diumano nila ng Pambansang Kamao na si Manny Pacquiao, binasag na ng ilan sa kanyang mga kamag-anak ang kanilang katahimikan upang ipagtanggol siya.

"ACCUSED AND ABUSED." Nanguna na sa pagtatanggol kay Krista at sa kanilang pamilya ang mismong ama niya na si Mat Ranillo III.

Sa text message na ipinadala ni Mat sa host ng The Buzz na si Boy Abunda noong Sabado, November 21, inamin niya na “the family is deeply hurt with this insanity.”

Sinabi rin ni Mat na ang kanyang pamilya ay inakusahan at inabuso, pero pinatawad na raw nila ang mga taong ito, "even though they know the truth and still fabricate lies.”

Dagdag pa niya, “People are amused with negativism [rather] than national honor, cultivate hate [rather] than love.”

"SHE'S A SMART LADY." Ayon naman sa lola ni Krista na si Gloria Sevilla, ina ni Mat, "I am deeply saddened that some people are condemning my dear Krista... please, sana alamin niyo muna ang facts bago kayo maghusga."

Ang pahayag na ito ng beteranang aktres ay ipinadala niya sa GMA News kahapon, November 21.

Pero aminado ang binansagang reyna ng Visayan movies na wala siya sa posisyon upang magsalita para kay Krista. "Apo ko siya at mahal ko siya but she's of age and she's a smart lady. I'd like to give her the right to speak for herself."

Nakiusap din si Ms. Gloria sa mga detractors ni Krista na hintayin ang paliwanag ng kanyang apo tungkol sa kumakalat na balita. "You will hear from her soon. You will hear from her father, too," paniniguro nito.

Idinagdag ng beteranang aktres na nakatuon ang atensiyon ng pamilya nila ngayon sa kapatid ni Krista na si Trixie, na sumailalim sa isang major surgery sa US. "We almost lost her before. We cannot afford to lose her again. I'm asking for your prayers, too."

"GOD-FEARING LADY." Nagbigay rin ng hiwalay na pahayag ang tiya ni Krista na si Suzette Ranillo sa GMA News. Pinayuhan ng actress-director ang kanyang pamangkin na manatiling matatag sa gitna ng mga kontrobersiya sa kanya. "That's showbiz! Live with it or leave it," sabi niya.

Dagdag ni Suzette, si Krista ay dapat manatiling "resilient in spite of all the hurtful words said about her, and to focus on improving her craft, and be particular in selecting good projects."

Inilarawan ni Suzette ang kanyang pamangkin bilang isang "dynamic, smart, loving, and God-fearing lady."

Aniya pa, "I'm very proud of her and unconditionally love her. Her image is not based on rumors... God is our judge, not man."

Pinakiusapan din ni Suzette ang mga taong hindi direktang sangkot sa kontroberisya na huwag nang makialam at tantanan na ang kanyang pamangkin na si Krista at kapatid na si Mat.

Nang hingan naman ng mensahe para sa nagkakalat ng mga balita laban kay Krista, ito ang sinabi niya: "Thank you for the publicity. Good or bad publicity is still publicity. And please watch Wapakman."

WHO IS KRISTA? Si Krista ang panganay na anak ng aktor na si Mat Ranillo III sa dating modelo na si Linda Tupaz.

Siya ay nagtapos ng Interdisciplinary Studies sa Ateneo de Manila University noong 2007. Madalas daw siyang makasama sa Dean's List dahil sa matataas niyang marka.

Isinunod ang palayaw ng 23-year-old actressâ€"na ang tunay na pangalan ay Cristalle Lauren Tupaz Ranilloâ€"kay Kristo, na madalas gampanan noon ng kanyang amang si Mat sa pelikula at entablado.

Katulad ng kanyang ama ay nagpakita rin ng interes sa showbiz si Krista. Nagsimula siya sa teenybopper roles sa ilang palabas sa GMA-7, gaya ng Lira at Rio del Mar. Naging bahagi rin siya ng sitcom na Kool Ka Lang, at ng mga soap opera na Ang Iibigin ay Ikaw at Forever In My Heart.

Manila, Philippines - The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 2,257 out of 4,878 (46%) passed the Civil Engineer Board Exam Result November 2009 or Civil Engineer Licensure Examination given by the Board of Civil Engineering in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo,  Legazpi and Tacloban this November 21 and 22, 2009.

The members of the Board of Civil Engineering are Engr. Apollo S. Enriquez, Chairman; and Engr. Roberto P. Bernardo, Member.

For complete list of successful CE passers click here >>>
Civil Engineer Board Exam Result November 2009

The Teachers Board Exam (LET) Result October 2009 given by the Board for Professional Teachers on Sept. 27, 2009 in 24 testing centers all over the Philippines (Manila, All Regional Offices, Angeles, Bacolod, Batanes, Bongao Tawi-tawi, Butuan, Cotobato, Gen Santos, Jolo Sulu, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Puerto Princesa)

For complete list of passers in the October 2009 LET Exam, top 10 as well as the top performing schools view here >>> Teachers Board Exam (LET) Result October 2009