Alaminos National High School Classmates

MANILA, Philippines – The 108th Bar exam had 1,310 successful examinees with a passing rate of  20.58 percent, lower than last year’s 22.91 percent. A record 6,364 examinees from 109 law schools took the test.

Judy Lardizabal of San Sebastian College topped the 2008 Bar Examination.She got a score of 85.70 percent, followed by Mylene Amerol Macumbal of Mindanao State University with 85.65. Third was Oliver Baclay Jr. of the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) with 85.6.

The rest of the top ten were: Majesty Eve Jala of Ateneo (85.50); Ma. Elizabeth Lizeralde of the University of the Philippines (85.40);  Michael Macapagal also of UP (84.15); Denisse Dy and April Love Regis both from ADMU tied at seventh place (84.00); Kristine Joy Tan of ADMU (83.80); Shirley Velasquez of UP and Gian Jacob of San Beda tied at ninth (83.75), and Vanessa Raymundo of San Beda Collage (83.70).

A total of 1,310 passed the 2008 Bar Examinations.

ABABA - ZOSA

1 ABABA Victoria D
2 ABAD Bernard O
3 ABAD Francis Michael C
4 ABADEZA Melissa A
5 ABALOS Christian Noel C
6 ABALOS Joseph Ryan C
7 ABALOS Mcdonald G
8 ABANTE Priscilla Marie T
9 ABARCA Jerome G
10 ABAYA Mark Francis P

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The Department of Education (DepEd) has warned private schools against increasing tuition for the coming school year. According to Education Secretary Jesli Lapus they will not hesitate to use their regulatory powers to protect the interests of students should certain schools show a lack of sensitivity to current economic conditions. Lapus urged private schools to exercise self-restraint amid the current economic crisis, which has been affecting educational institutions as well. Lapus said private schools must file applications for proposals to increase tuition. The deadline for application has been set to March 30.

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The Internet is also a catalyst for change. U.S. enrollment in online virtual classes reached the 1 million mark last year, 22 times the level seen in 2000, according to the North American Council for Online Learning, an industry body.

That’s only the beginning, said Michael Horn, co-author of “Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns”.

“Our projections show that 50 percent of high school courses will be taught online by 2019. It’s about one percent right now,” said Horn, executive director of education at Innosight Institute, a nonprofit think tank in Massachusetts.

K12 Inc, which provides online curriculum and educational services in 17 U.S. states, has seen student enrollment rise 57 percent from last year to 41,000 full-time students, said its chief executive, Ron Packard.

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Do you enjoy taking challenges? Do you have the guts to outsmart opponents in a hotly-contested software competition? Do you have the competitive edge in XQuery, XML or DB2? Do you want to be the next XML superstar?

If you have all of those aforementioned, then certainly you are the man xmlchallenge.com is looking for. Take this thrilling challenge and emerge as the winner of one of the contest tracks at xmlchallenge.com. The site is holding various contests for interesting online users out there. Everyone is welcome to join this cool online IDUG contest. Students, hobbyists and professionals are encouraged to join this open competition. The cool part of the competition is that it allows you to join any of the five contest tracks depending on your personal interest and inclination. Those who are desirous to join the competition may place an entry to any of the five tracks— video contest, gadget contest, XQuery challenge, devising an application port, and developing an application. To join the contest, you need to take a simple quiz.

IDUG contest is aimed at elevating to a higher plane the interest of computer users to such programs as XQuery, XML and DB2. The five tracks of the contest definitely give an exciting and interesting outlet for everyone who is keen on developing and honing his skills in software development. Attractive and cool prizes which you could never resist await you if your entry wins!

The IDUG contest is absolutely a perfect combination of excitement, enjoyment, enrichment.

Dare to take the challenge.

One cannot deny the fact that a good education can serve as a credible passport in the workplace. More often than not, most firms, corporations or any business entity give a high premium to the educational qualification of job applicants when hiring new employees. That is precisely the reason why most parents will sacrifice their time, money and effort to help their children acquire a good education. And speaking of good education, academic excellence and quality instruction are always part of the criteria of what makes a good education.

Be globally competitive. Gain a worldwide recognized education at the Western International University. Known for its untarnished reputation and for its culture of excellence and quality, the Western International University is one of the premier universities in the world today. Accredited in its curricular offerings, the WIU can definitely give the quality education you are looking for. You can select from a wide array of choices from their curricular programs ranging from management programs to information technology courses. Degree Programs in WIU are the best, if not the best in the region today. The WIU is the academic window which will open great, great opportunities for students out there. Online instruction is available at WIU. They offer the best tuition fee terms and gives the most professional service to their students. Getting Started at WIU is so convenient. Read their easy steps for enrollment at their site by following the links in this post.

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Megaworld Corporation, the country’s #1 residential condominiums and business process outsourcing (BPO) office buildings developer, is making a foray into education in a very big way. The company aspires to become a catalyst for the development of world-class education in the Philippines, as it welcomes not one but three top educational institutions.

Its newest 50-hectare township project called McKinley Hill cradles the new Enderun Colleges campus, one of the best culinary schools in the region. The Chinese International School Manila (CISM) is now on its second year of operations, while the Korean International School Philippines is set to open in March.

The top-notch Enderun offers a full range of bachelor’s degree and non-degree courses in the fields of hotel and restaurant management and culinary arts. It is Asia’s veritable melting pot of revolutionary culinary and hotel management concepts and has the greatest minds in these two industries as its faculty.

No less than 12 Michelin Star chef Alain Ducasse watches over the school to ensure that it adheres to the highest levels of culinary excellence. Through partnership with the Alain Ducasse Formation (ADF), students receive foundational training in the classical European tradition, after which they are taught cutting-edge techniques to help them become the best in their field.

The Fort Bonifacio campus, situated on two lush landscaped hectares features seven academic buildings with more than 7,000 square meters of classroom space, an ultra-modern culinary center in stunning steel and glass, a student-manned luxury boutique hotel, a student dormitory, a world-class athletic complex and a host of recreational facilities.

Considering these strong “Learn” aspects, McKinley Hill is the best place today in the metro to live and raise a family.

Is there any secret to success? Is there any single formula that can help you reach the high plane of your existence as to be looked upon by others as an epitome worth emulating? Can a wretched poor fellow surpass the circumstances imposed upon by life?

Many have already pondered on these questions but the answers seem to be elusive. The more I think of it, the more intense is my desire to discover a short cut to success. But I found to my shame that this easy-get-rich thinking of mine is purely a fallacy and no one if ever maintains such financial status in a longer period of time. Success as they say is worked upon by patient and determined individual for a longer period of time. It entails hard work, labor, ability, perseverance and faith to the Divine Being and to your cause. When I have read the story of Jim Piccolo, I begun to realize what success really means. Jim Piccolo’s success story is one of my favorite success stories. His struggles and triumphs give me the impetus to continue dreaming and work on my dream. His life reflects what we call a story not made by circumstances but by a conscious individual effort to transcend his present level of existence. He did not allow his circumstances or the external events to possibly hinder him to reach what he has long fought and worked for.

Jim Piccolo, the Chairman of the Nouveau Riche University and the owner of the same university, spreads the good news by sharing his secrets to success, guiding beginners like me to continue on one’s quest for fate. His pioneering accomplishments in the field of business and academe sing like music to the ears; they serve as inspiration to millions out there who wants to improve their lot in life. Jim Piccolo is, indeed, a sui generis—one of a kind.

A good education is an excellent investment. It has been said that a good education could be the gateway leading to a lucrative profession and to a fruitful career. So, if you are looking for a good education, set your eyes on the institution which can provide the program of study that appeals to your interest and inclination.

Higher institutions of learning abound in the country today. But not all of them can provide the right education that you need and the diploma that you would like to obtain. Strictly speaking, only a few can provide a good curricular offering, affordable tuition fees and flexible time schedule. Among these very few universities is Ashworth University. In the scale of 1 to 10, I can fairly say that Ashworth University is at the scale of 10 when it comes to curricular relevance, tuition fee rate affordability, programs acceptability and time flexibility. Through the years, Ashworth University has transformed itself into a world leader in providing university education to students. Its curricular offerings are one of the most diverse in the country. On top of this, these curricular studies currently offered in Ashworth are among those which are in demand in the labor market today. Formerly known as PCDI, Ashworth College provides a flexible program of instructions for those who wish to obtain an associate, bachelor or even a high school diploma.

Have a plan to invest on your education? Be secured in your investment, invest now at Ashworth University.

Note-taking is a skill that can help you do well on all your schoolwork - everything from taking tests to researching a paper. But unfortunately, most schools don’t have classes that teach you how to take notes. So here are some tips.

Write down key facts. If you have a teacher who writes notes on the board, that’s a bonus: You can copy them down. If not, write down the most important points from class. Does your history teacher mention the date of a key Civil War battle? Does your English teacher give examples of Shakespeare’s use of dramatic irony? Does your math teacher go over a particular formula? Write it down!

It can take some experimenting to figure out what information really is helpful, so keep trying and don’t give up. Different teachers do things differently. For example, some teachers may mention lots of dates and facts in class but only write the key ones on the board. Other teachers may not write anything down, but they may repeat a certain date or piece of information. That’s a clue that it’s probably important. After a while, you’ll get to know a teacher’s style.

Don’t overdo it. Don’t go crazy taking notes, though: You’ll be frantic if you try to write down every word that’s said in class. And if you focus too much on getting your notes right, you might miss important points. Some people actually learn better by listening, writing down a few key points, and then going over the material after class when they have more time.

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Here are six steps to smarter studying:

1. Pay attention in class.
2. Take good notes.
3. Plan ahead for tests and projects.
4. Break it down. (If you have a bunch of stuff to learn, break it into smaller chunks.)
5. Ask for help if you get stuck.
6. Get a good night’s sleep!

1. Pay Attention: Good Studying Starts in Class

Here’s a riddle for you: Did you know that before you even begin studying, you’ve already started? Huh? Here’s what we mean. When you pay attention in class and take good notes, you are starting the process of learning and studying.

Do you have trouble paying attention in class? Are you sitting next to a loud person? Is it hard to see the board? Make sure you’re sitting in a good seat that lets you pay attention. Tell your teacher or parents about any problems that are preventing you from paying attention and taking good notes.

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