Tag: PRC

PHL Red Cross advises public to refrain from using fireworks to celebrate New Year

  (Eagle News) – The Philippine Red Cross urged the public to refrain from celebrating the New Year with fireworks. Fireworks is not only a fire hazard, but also harmful to the environment because of the smoke it emits. It also poses a health hazard especially those with asthma, the PRC said. “Have a healthy lifestyle. Don’t burn your money. Instead, celebrate the New Years with your families simply, spending time with them. Let us […]

Over 6,000 pass Civil Engineering Licensure exams this November

(Eagle News) — Almost half of those who took the Civil Engineering Licensure exams given this month passed. According to the Professional Regulation Commission, 6,262 passed the 13,887 who took the test. Jaydee Niere Lucero topped the exam, with a  97.20 rating. Norejun de Guzman Osial of Bicol University-Legazpi placed second, followed by Camarines Sur Polytechnic College-Nabua graduate John Rey Moreno Pacturanan in third place, and Churchelle Mendez Ballon of UP Los Baños in fourth place. Jan Lawrence […]

PHL Red Cross appeals for donations; gets monetary, logistics support from int’l partners for ‘Ompong’ ops

  Pledges of monetary and logistical support have started pouring in after the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) issued an appeal for assistance in its sworn mission to “provide hope to the most vulnerable” communities affected by Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut). As of September 18, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched an emergency appeal seeking 2.7 million-Swiss franc (approximately P152 million) to assist 100,000 individuals from the most affected communities in […]

Board exams for physicians from Sept. 15 to 16 postponed

(Eagle News)– The Professional Regulation Commission has announced the postponement of the Physicians Licensure Examination originally scheduled from Sept. 15 to 16. In an advisory, the PRC said the postponement was “in consideration of the latest forecast” of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services on typhoon “Ompong” and “its expected impact especially (on) Baguio, one of the venues of the test. Apart from Baguio, the test should have been held in Manila, Cebu and Davao. “PLE shall […]

Celebrity designers team up with PHL Red Cross for “Tintura de Malabon” fashion show for Malabon indigents

  Celebrity designers and models collaborate with the Philippine Red Cross for a fundraiser fashion show, “Tintura de Malabon: A Revival,” on Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. to be held at the Solaire Grand Ballroom in Paranaque City. The fund-raiser was conceptualized to provide relief to families in Malabon affected by typhoons and to assist indigent patients in need of blood products. The fashion show for a cause is spearheaded by PRC-Malabon City Chapter Chairman […]

PRC: 3,135 pass 2018 Electrical Engineer Licensure Examination

(Eagle News) — Over 3,000 passed the 2018 Electrical Engineer licensure exam, the Professional Regulation Commission announced. The PRC said 3,135 of the 4697 who took the exam held in September successfully hurdled the test held in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Tacloban and Zamboanga. Nino Boy Armario Dacer of Bicol University-Legazpi topped the test, with a rating of 93.05 percent. Eljohn Jaen Capili of Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Intramuros and Leo Marcelo […]

1,689 pass June 2018 Agriculturist Licensure exam

(Eagle News) — Over 1,000 passed the June 2018 Agriculturist Licensure examination, the Professional Regulation Commission said. Of the 4,428 who took the exam in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga, 1,689 passed. Von Mark Buensuceso Yuzon of the Central Luzon State University garnered the highest score, with  88.83 percent. The PRC said registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will be done online from July 12 […]

University of Pangasinan grad tops June 2018 nursing board exams

(Eagle News) — A University of Pangasinan graduate has topped the nursing board exams held in June. Based on the results released by the Professional Regulation Commission on Tuesday, June 19, Mark Tristan Pangilinan Robosa garnered an 87.6 percent rating. He was followed by Andrew Rey Lao del Fierro, Philip Gabriel Gillegao Gimotea, both of Xavier University; Deanna Corinne Enano Serrano of Bicol University-Legazpi; and Sherwynne Paola Lasam Trinidad of St. Paul University-Tuguegarao; who all […]

Over 2000 pass Civil Engineer Licensure exams

(Eagle News)—Over 2000–2738 to be exact—out of the 7,599 examinees passed the Civil Engineer licensure exams. Bagging the top spot was Renz Rodney Fernandez of Western Mindanao State University with a rating of 93.55 percent. Mapua Institute of Technology-Manila graduate Garret Patrick Baluyot took second place with a rating of 93.25 percent, and fellow Mapua alumnus  John Victor Lau took third place with a 93.05 percent rating. The top performing school was the De La […]

PHL Red Cross salutes volunteers for bringing smiles to humanity on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

  With a network of two million volunteers, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) reaffirmed its commitment to bring smiles to the humanity by helping save lives, in celebration of the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2018 on May 8. The Philippine Red Cross, under the leadership of chairman and senator Richard Gordon, joined the global celebration of the courage of volunteers and its diverse humanitarian services. Ensuring the adequacy of blood supply, providing […]

LOOK: List of passers of the Physician Licensure Exam

Below is the list of passers of the Physician Licensure Exam given early March 2018. See story here: UE-RMMMC grad tops Physician Licensure Exam [pdfviewer]https://www.eaglenews.ph/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/List-of-passers-in-Physician-Licensure-Exam-March-2018.pdf[/pdfviewer]

UE-RMMMC grad tops Physician Licensure Exam

PRC says 1067 of 1601 passed test given early this month (Eagle News) — Over 1,000 passed the Physician Licensure Examination recently given by the Professional Regulation Commission. According to the PRC, there were 1067 passers of the 1601 who took the exam early this month. Jerald Lalaguna  Pelayo of the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center Inc. topped the exam, with a score of 88.17 percent. Jay Ruyeras Orehuela of Southwestern University-Matias H. […]