Pacquiao vs Marquez 4: The Battle Continues on December 8

December 8, 2012, Saturday - The MGM Grand Garden Arena awaits the winner on the fight of the two of the greatest boxers of the world - Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez. Both of the fighters are having their tight training to shake the boxing ring on December 8, 2012. For you, who's gonna win the fight? Do we still have a part 5 of this fight or the fight of these two boxers will come to an end?   

Batangas City 2012 Ordinances that You Should be Aware of

Here are the lists of some of the Batangas City Ordinances that most of the residents of Batangas City might not yet be aware of. 

1. Barking Dogs

In Batangas City, "3.12 -Those who owned or possessed a dog or several dogs belonging to the family or kept under his control that keeps barking at the hours of day or night causing nuisance to his neighbor or the neighborhood. Punishable by a fine of P 1,000.00 or imprisonment of not less than five (5) days, or both, at the discretion of the Honorable Court." (Ord #10. S. 2012).

2. Beware of roaming your pets (ferocious animals) on the streets

Ordinance #10 Series of 2012, Sec. 3.23 - Roaming the streets of the Poblacion or public places with venomous or non-venomous snake or ferocious animal causing alarm to the public particularly to children. Punishable by a fine of P 500.00 or imprisonment of not less than five (5) days, or both, at the discretion of the Honorable Court.

3. Spreading panic to the neighbourhood or to the public by spreading rumors of an impending and existing disaster

Ord. #10. S. 2012 "3.27 - Maliciously spreading panic to the neighborhood or to the public by spreading rumors of an impending or existing disaster, bomb threat, conflagration, tsunami, flood, earthquake or other calamities or phenomenon. Punishable by a fine of P5,000.00 or imprisonment of not less than thirty (30) days, or both, at the discretion of the Honorable Court."

4. Have a check up of your Motor vehicle

Ord. #10 S. 2012 Sec. 3.44 - Operating a motor vehicle in such a manner as to cause it to emit or make any unnecessary or disagreeable odor, smoke or noise. Punishable by a fine of P1,000.00 or imprisonment of not less than ten (10) days, or both, at the discretion of the Honorable Court.

LPU Lahing Batangan Dance Troupe: A Pride of Batangas

The Official Folk Dance Company of the Lyceum of the Philippines University (Batangas City) will be awarded in the 2012 Dangal ng Pilipinas Awards night on November 17, 2012  at Ateneo de Manila University as Best Cultural and Artistic Dance Troupe -National.

Dance Troupe Overview

Artistic & Dance Director: RODEL M. FRONDA
Culture and Arts Director: ERIC OROLFO

General Information

Official Representative of the Philippines:

2008
International Festival organized by Conseil International des Organisations de Festival de Folklore (CIOFF) held in ITALY

2010
Melaka International Drum Festival (MALAYSIA)

2011
Asiana & Oceania Folklore Festival (SOUTH KOREA)

The Awkward Thing to do in November 1

Halloween: When did it all began?

We celebrate Halloween every year on October 31st. Where does the holiday come from?

The holiday originally comes from a people called the Celts.   The Celts lived in Europe more than 2000 years ago. On November 1^st, they celebrated the end of summer. They thought ghosts visited the living on October 31st. They dressed up like ghosts so the spirits would not harm them.

Certified Bookkeepers Passers September 2012 NIAT Examination

The following CBA students passed the Certified Accounting Technician Examination Part 1 (Certified Bookkeeper) held last September 1, 2012:

Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Program in the Philippines

Business students and professionals nowadays find ways in order to be competitive on their chosen field.  If BSA students have the opportunity to take the CPA Board Examination to add more credentials aside from their bachelor's degree, BS Business Administration students have also a way to enhance their credentials with the introduction of the CAT (Certified Accounting Technician) program in the Philippines.  The CAT® Program is a globally recognized program   of the National Institute of Accounting Technicians (NIAT) that grants the CAT®   designation to the successful professional here and abroad.

Earthquake hits Manila, Bulacan and Nearby Provinces

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, October 31, 2012.  An earthquake shook buildings in the Philippine capital of Manila on Wednesday but caused no damage, the government said.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake had a  magnitude of 3.8, and hit in Bulacan province about 50 kilometres (30 miles) to  the north of Manila.  

October 2012 Topnotchers Customs Brokers Examination

The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the October 2012 Customs Broker Licensure Examination are the following:

RANK NAME  SCHOOL RATING (%)

1 KENNETH BERNARD NAVALES  BACURIO - LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY-MANILA  92.50%

   LIEZEL MUJI  DE SAGUN - BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITYBATANGAS CITY (PBMIT) - 92.50%

2 JERIC ANCHETA  EGIDO - PHILIPPINE MERCHANT MARINE SCHOOL-LAS PIÑAS - 92.00%

3 NINO JOSEPH PILAPIL  NAPA - LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY-BATANGAS,INC - 90.75%

   NERIZZA RAMOS  PANTALEON - LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY-MANILA - 90.75%

October 2012 Customs Brokers Examination Results

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 494 out of 1,212 passed the Customs Broker Licensure Examination given by the Board for Customs Brokers in Manila, Cebu and Davao this October 2012.

The members of the Board for Customs Brokers who gave the licensure examination are Atty. Ferdinand A. Nague, Chairman; Felipe A. Bartolome and Silverio F. Montalbo, Members.

The results were released in two (2) working days after the last day of examination.

7.7 Earthquake hits Canada, triggers tsunami in Hawaii

CANADA, October 28. 2012 - A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake hits the west coast of Canada, triggering tsunami warnings for Hawaii, CTV News in Canada and other news organizations are reporting.

The quake’s epicentre is in the Haida Gwaii region in British Columbia but was felt as far inland in the metropolitan Vancouver area, according to CTV.

TV5 Kapatid Online Live Streaming

ABC 5 or TV5 (Associated Broadcasting Company) is one of the rising television networks in the Philippines. Like ABS-CBN and GMA, it provides news and entertainment programs for the Filipino people not only in the Philippines but all over the world.


Watch Free Live Streaming of Kapatid TV5

GMA Online TV Live Streaming

Global Media Arts Network, Incorporated, popularly known as GMA-7 is one of the largest television networks in the Philippines. GMA-7 like the ABS-CBN, is providing news and entertainment programs for the Filipino People.  It is also known in the Philippines as the "Kapuso" Network.

Watch Free Live Streaming of Kapuso GMA 7

TV Live Streaming Kapamilya ABS CBN 2

ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation is a Philippine Company in the entertainment industry.  It is the Philippine's oldest and largest broadcasting network.
It is popularly known as the "KAPAMILYA" Network.

Watch Free Live Streaming of Kapamilya ABS CBN 2

Newest Pick-up Lines That Will Make You Laugh

Reading pick-up lines is one of the hobbies of most people nowadays.  Here are some of the new pick-up lines for your reading pleasure.

B: Alarm clock ka ba?

G: Bakit?

B: Pag narinig kasi kita, gising na gising na ang puso ko.

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B: Pancit MAMI ka ba?

G: Bakit?

B: Gusto ko kasing maging Pancit DADI mo.

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B: Kandila ka ba?

G: Bakit?

B: Pag lumuluha ka kasi, nasasaktan ako

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B: Kalabaw ka ba?

G: Bakit?

B: TAMA-RAW kasi na ibigin ka

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B: Mataas na Marka ka ba?

G: Bakit?

B: Gusto kasi kita makuha.

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B: Pineapple ka ba?

G: Bakit?

B: Pinyakamamahal kasi kita.

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B: Atay ka ba?

G: Bakit?

B: Malapit ka kasi sa puso ko.

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B: Butiki ka ba?

G: Bakit?

B: Buti-kinalinga mo ang puso ko.

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B: Field trip Bus ka ba?

G: Bakit?

B: Pag iniwan mo kasi ako, siguradong iiyak ako. L Di ko na alam saan ako pupunta.

The History of the Province of Batangas

     Long before the arrival of the Spaniards, a settlement lied on the shores of a vast body of sea water, which according to most Chinese records, was the center for Chinese merchants and other traders of neighboring countries - Malays, Mongoloids, and Australians - who transported goods for barter with the products of the natives.  The traders trusted the natives for they never failed to keep their part in any bargain or transaction, even if it took the foreigners seven to eight months to return.  The place was first called "Bonbon" by the natives, derived from the word "bongbong" a piece of bamboo being used by the natives to catch sea food.

Typhoon Ofel Update: Batangas and other nearby provinces under Signal No. 2

According to PAGASA, at 6:00 a.m. today, 25 October 2012, Tropical Storm "OFEL" was estimated based on satellite and surface data over Tablas Island, Romblon (12.4°N, 122.1°E). Here is the enhanced satellite image from PAGASA.

Softdrinks Jokes

Common and Uncommon Keyboard Shortcuts in Microsoft Word

Here are the common and uncommon keyboard shortcuts which you may use to help you when you are working with MS Word:

Ctrl + B = Bold

Ctrl + U = Underline

Ctrl + I = Italic

Ctrl + ] = Grow Font

Ctrl +[ = Shrink Font

Ctrl + S = Save document

Ctrl + E = Center text

Ctrl + L = Align Text Left

Ctrl + R = Align Text Right

Did you know that you can apply for passport online?

Some people are not yet aware that they can apply for passport online.  They would want to have a passport however, they don’t have enough time to apply for it due to their busy schedule. The good news is that they can now apply for passport online and set an appointment through the Department of Foreign Affairs Website.

Here are some of the important points to remember based on DFA Website:

1) Personal appearance is required for all applicants.

2) Confirmed appointment is required for all applicants except senior citizens, infants and minors below 1 year old, person with disability and OFWs. For OFWs, sufficient proof must be submitted such as a valid employment contract or OEC.

3) Earrings and contact lenses are not allowed during data capturing. Smiling with visible teeth is also not allowed.

4) Check all the data in the computer monitor and in the Enrolment Certificate before signing it.

Pinoy Jokes for the Day

Best Tips for a Successful Interview

Take note on some of the following tips that you can apply whenever you are invited for a job interview:

1. Be sure of the time and venue of your interview. This is often overlooked due to overexcitement.  Write the date on your planner or on your mobile phone.  There are companies who are not anymore accepting applicants who are late on the interview or those applicants who request for rescheduling of interview.

2. Read something about the Company. This is tremendously important.  This is for you to have some inputs in case the interviewer asks for your knowledge about the company.  Have the articles printed and keep on reading until you are really familiar with the Company. 

How to Get a Job in an Auditing Firm

It seems that a newly passed CPA’s dream had always been to get a job in any of the Big Auditing Firms in country.  Being previously connected with Ernst & Young, I could still remember the excitement that I had when I was invited for an interview in the firm and then was hired as an associate auditor of the firm.  Let me share to you the following tips on how to get a job in an Auditing Firm.

Congratulations to the New CPAs from Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas!

The following students have successfully passed the October 2012 CPA Board Examination conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC): 

Vineth Kay Ann Banaag, CPA

Vanessah Marie Borbon, CPA

Franz Edward Bautro, CPA

John Eric Carandang, CPA

Mhaine de Leon, CPA

Fajardo, Emellie Ivy Sanchez, CPA

Diane Lacerna, CPA

Rolando T. Manalo, CPA

Apple Princess Maac, CPA

April Andulan Otucan, CPA

BatangueÑos Way of Speaking: Simply Amazing

One thing that BatangueÑos can be proud of, aside from the Taal Volcano and Kapeng Barako is their way of speaking.  If you hear someone who speaks with “ga” instead of “ba” on their conversation, you could assume that he or she is from Batangas.  In addition to that, here are the common sentences that you would hear from a BatangueÑo and their translation in common language.

Pinoy Jokes and Pick-up Lines

Laughter is the best medicine, as the saying goes. Here are some of the Filipino jokes and pick-up lines that will make your heart laugh out loud.

Best Techniques and Tips for Passing the CPA Board Exam

For one to be a passer in the CPA board exam, he/she has to know first what it takes to be a CPA.  It is not about luck as some of the passers will say.  Those CPA Board passers have exerted their effort and perhaps have applied the following techniques and tips for passing the CPA Board Exam:

1.  Prepare early – Some students on their first year often mention that they have still a lot of time to study,  that they do not need to get serious about accounting and preparing for the board exam.  I once interviewed a CPA Board topnotcher and he said he started reading the financial accounting books when he was first year college and on the succeeding years he was already answering review materials.  If you are already on your later years in college, it is not too late, start now and open your notes, focus on those topics which you are not familiar with.  If you have no materials, borrow from your friends or search on the internet. 

2. Think that you are a CPA already – Before I took the board exam, I already put the acronym “CPA” after my name and wrote it on the first page of my reviewers and books.  It reminded me of my goal of becoming a CPA.  During my review I was not thinking of negative thoughts like, “what if I fail?”.  You should always think that you will pass the board exams.  If others can pass, you can also pass. 

How to Study for Major Examinations Without Sweat

Many students often find difficulty in studying for major exams more especially when the exams are fast approaching and more likely that they would find themselves cramming one day before the examination date.  Here are some tips that you may apply if you think that you are having the same problem in studying for major examinations:

1. Determine first the coverage of the exams.

Teachers usually give the coverage of the examination a week or two before the exam period.  You must take note of their pointers for you to have a preview of what’s going to appear in the examination and that you may not waste your time in studying the topics which are out of the scope of the exam.  If your teacher never gives the class the coverage of the exam, take the initiative to ask the teacher about it.

2. Have a file of your quizzes with you

Past quizzes are very important tool for you to review the topics which you do not yet understand fully. It will also help you determine the kind of questions that your teacher may possibly give you in the exams (as most teachers get some questions from the quizzes).   

Give me Five for the TOP 5s for Christmas in the Philippines

Christmas, for Filipinos is one of the most celebrated events in the entire year.  Once the chilly nights are coming, while there are already some who sell Christmas lights and lanterns by the road, Filipinos are already looking forward to the Christmas Day.  Family reunions are usually taking place and also the following  5’s are very popular during the yuletide season for Filipinos:

Top 5 Best Songs for Christmas in the Philippines

1.   Christmas in our Hearts

2.   Pasko na Naman

3.   Pasko na Sinta Ko

4.   Ang Pasko ay Sumapit

5.   Pasko na naming Muli

How to Appreciate Accounting

Let us do accounting!

Well, some of us perhaps get too quickly upset or bored whenever accounting subjects come to get our way.  It’s a normal thing but we never realize that in our everyday life we do some accounting of our expenses, how much is owed from us or how much we owe to our classmates or our co-workers or even to our parents and friends.  Accounting may give you some headache but it does give you some benefits.  Those people who have knowledge in accounting have more advantage over those people who know nothing about it.

I am giving you some of the ways to appreciate accounting. Let's count one to three!

ONE  If you are a business administration student and later on you will be applying for a job after your graduation, most businesses would require you to do accounting work.  As the saying goes, “sacrifice is temporary but success is forever”.  You should always remember that the sacrifices that you experience right now will pay off soon and studying accounting is sometimes an arduous task but you soon later on understand its importance.  Be resourceful, read your accounting books, watch a youtube video or browse the accounting topics on the internet those which you are not familiar of.

TWO Do not think so much of the difficulty of accounting, think on how you can solve that difficulty.  We know that if we are focusing so much on the problem, we cannot really see a clearer view on how we can solve it.  In accounting, whenever you are given a problem to solve, what you need to do is to go back to the basic accounting principles.  The basic principles of accounting will be your guiding light.  Review the revenue and expense recognition principle, historical cost principle, matching principle etc. (even the fundamental concepts such as periodicity, stable monetary unit concept and the entity concept.)  If you are unfamiliar of these principles you may search the internet or get a book and remember their meaning.