Class Suspension August 26, 2011 Due to Typhoon Mina in Elementary, Highschool and College

Update: Based on the announcement aired in Umagang Kay Ganda, DepEd suspended classes in Region 2.

Students and parents are asking if there will be a class suspension tomorrow, August 26 2011 in elementary and highschool in affected areas particularly in Northern Luzon due to the heavy rains brought about by Typhoon Mina.

The Department of Education (DepEd) through their Twitter account said that automatic suspension for kindergarten will be imposed if the area is at signal no 1 while an automatic suspension for kinder, elementary and high school if signal no 2 was raised by PAGASA.

Quoted from DepEd,

"Pls be informed that suspension guidelines have been repeatedly announced thru media. In the absence of signals, LGUs may suspend."

For college classes suspension, please refer to this CHED guidelines.

Hayden Kho's Medical License Cancelled or Revoked by PRC

Hayden Kho's medical license was cancelled by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). This is after they found out that Hayden was guilty of ethical misconduct being involved in the malicious scandal with Katrina Halili.

According to reports, Hayden will appeal on the commission to reinstate his revoked medical license since the scandal is far from his medical profession. On the other hand, Katrina was very satisfied with the PRC's decision

July 2011 Nursing Passers Reactions on 'No Mass Oathtaking' this Year

Some of the board exam passers of the July 2011 Nursing Licensure Examination (NLE) went hot-tempered after learning that this year's oathtaking ceremony will not be held in 'mass', unlike those of the previous passers.

A memo was posted by the Board of Nursing that instead of mass oathtaking, they can have their oath along with their registration in respective PRC regional offices. According to them, this is due to the current socio-economic situations facing their families and job scarcity facing the Filipino nurses. Read the full message here.


These statements was supported by Marco Antonio C. Sto. Tomas (one of the Board of Nursing members). He said,

"Consider this as an advisory also to all newly passed nurses. While it would certainly be my/our pleasure to see everyone in a "mass oathtaking ceremony" practical measures need be taken especially during these "trying times of economic difficulty". Individual or group oathtaking can be undertaken through the various PRC Regional Offices on same schedule of registration."

In a poll created by "PRC Board Examination Results fan page", majority of the board exam passers disagreed on the 'no mass oathtaking' rule.

Quoted from their comments,

Gusto po namin ma-feel ang pakiramdam ng MASS OATH TAKING, kasi dun mo mafefeel ang aura ng mga kakapasa lng sa board. Makikita mo ang tear of joy, tpos reminisce ng mga ka-barkada mo at sabay2 kayo ngng RN.. At parang kelan lang na pa cutting2 lng, puro kalokohan at ngayon ganap na na RN na.. db sarap ng ganun.. - Jacky Estrada

In favor ako sa pag minimize ng gastosin. let's be frank, its money wasted na pwede naman ma-save. punta na lang tayo sa prc na kasama mga parents at dun mag-oath tapos picture ng konti then dinner sa restaurant. oh di ba? ganun din un - Joe Tadlas

we understand what the BON said..but we cant bring our parents along while taking our oath at the pRC offices..can' t you blame us..we still want to see our parents more happy when we have our oath..if you dont have any good thing to say, can you please just shot your mouth..you exprienced to do your oath taking with your parents arround you..we just want to have a MASS OATH TAKING so that our parents know that we are very serious with our chosen profession and to know that they deserve all the sacrifices that they made for us.. - Eljhay Misola

Doesn't the news say that you will still have your oath? but not just in a fancy way like being held in SMX? still as i said, an oath is an oath wherever it is taken. what's important is you've taken that pledge even if its not done in a gregarious way. maybe you have taken the word "no mass oathtaking" so loosely that's why you all get mad. read the news carefully in order for you guys to just be thankful you have passed that hard test and soon have that pledge done at last. god bless you all :) - Rocel Bande

Read more comments about no Mass Oathtaking here

Meanwhile, PRC through their official website is not posting any news/statements about the new oathtaking rule.

Photo courtesy of PRCboardresult

Christopher Lao on his Floating Car in Flood Issues (Video)

Christopher Lao's name has recently trended in news and social networking sites. This is after he drove his car in flood "unknowingly" so it floated. Christopher Lao, a University of the Philippines (UP) student received offensive comments and insults on SNS sites specifically in Twitter and Facebook immediately after GMA aired the incident video on news.

Former UP Dean of Law, Marvic Leonen already gave her statements regarding the incident. As quoted, she said:

"You may be amused by the mistakes or misfortunes of others. But this does not entitle you to degrade their entire character or make conclusions about their whole person. Christopher Lao does not deserve the treatment he is getting from others on Facebook and Twitter. And yes, he is from UP College of Law and we are still proud of him"

Howie Severino, Editor-in-Chief of GMA News online also aired his side regarding the issue. In a GMA news article, as quoted,

"Mr. Lao was already victimized by the flood and a lack of warnings. He shouldn't be victimized again. Many of us could have been in his situation. We are urging the public to stop the insults. We regret that our video, which was meant to provide a lesson for all motorists, was used in any way to make fun of another person."

Christopher Lao already gave his official statement regarding the issue, he said:

"The past few days have been very disheartening for me and my family. As you know I have been a subject of a viral video that showed my helplessness during a trying moment. As it stands right now, I have several hate pages in Facebook and Twitter with hurtful and derogatory messages attacking my person. The reputation that I built the past years has been besmirched. A bad day has now turned into wounded feelings and sleepless nights for me and my family.

I have been silent the past few days as I want this to go away soon but not before saying sorry and thank you to people who matter.

I would like to apologize for my behavior that was seen on nationwide television and now on the internet. It was unfortunate that I was caught on camera immediately after an overwhelmingly stressful mishap.

I would like to again sincerely thank those who braved the flood to help a distraught stranger like me. Their selfless act reminded me of how dependable Filipinos are in times of crisis.

Lastly, I would like to thank my family, friends and all of those who showed empathy, consideration and support throughout these trying times. You have given me strength and courage to rise above and be a better person."

Meanwhile, here is the video of Christopher Lao's floating car in flood.



Video courtesy of leoneil01

Class Suspension August 4, 2011 (Thursday) in Elementary, Highschool and College?

Second Update: DepEd announced that no suspension of classes today. Classes at all levels in NCR will be resumed August 4, 2011.

Fresh from the suspension of classes which were announced by Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday due to heavy rains and floods; students from preschool, elementary, highschool (secondary) and college (tertiary) levels from NCR and other areas are asking if classes will be suspended on August 4, 2011 (Thursday) in different levels.

Quoted from DepEd,

"Superintendents, principals and LGUs may suspend classes if the situation warrants it. Parents can decide whether to send their children to school or not."

As of this writing, the Department of Education (DepEd) is not yet releasing class suspension notices.

Meanwhile, CHED said that the jurisdiction for cancellation of classes on tertiary levels depends on the college or university officials.

Class Suspension August 3, 2011 in Elementary, Highschool and College due to Heavy Rains and Floods

Fifth Update: DepEd announced that preschool, elementary and secondary classes in Dagupan and Pangasinan are also suspended.

Fourth Update: All classes in National Capital Region (NCR) will be suspended starting 12 noon, DepED said. This is after PAGASA predicts that a moderate to heavy rainfall will be experienced throughout the day.

"Taal Batangas Municipal Mayor declared suspension of classes in the afternoon due to heavy rains being experienced at the moment."

"Upon consultation w/ the office of Mayor Aldrin San Pedro of Multinlupa, afternoon classes are suspended due to heavy rains."

Third Update:  Quoted from DepEd,

"Region 1: San Carlos City - due to continuous rainfall, the Provincial Government suspended classes from Kinder to Highschool today, Aug 3."

"CALABARZON: Regular classes resume in all levels today, August 3."

"REGION 3: Regular classes today except for the following still flooded schools in Pampanga: Macabebe West Dist - San Esteban ES, Consuelo ES, Sta.Maria ES, San Rafael ES, Sto Nino ES, Dalayap, Dalan, Baliti ES, Castuli, Sta Lutgarda, SanJuan, Lolu Sapang Malalam, Sitio Mindanao. Macabebe East district - Caduag Tete ES, San Isidro ES, SanGabriel, San Roque, Sta.Rita Telacsan, Masantol San Isidro ES and Sapang Kawayan ES."

Second Update: No Class Suspension. As of 4:00 AM, DepEd announced that classes at all levels (private and public) will be resumed today (August 3, 2011) in National Capital Region (NCR). This is after PAGASA predicted that the amount of rainfall today will only be half of yesterday's rain volume.

Update: Class suspension will be announced by DepEd tomorrow, August 3 2011 (4:00 AM).

Students and parents are asking if classes in elementary, secondary (highschool) and college schools on August 3, 2011 (Wednesday) are still suspended due to rains and scattered floods brought about by the Southwest Monsoon.

As of this writing, the Department of Education (DepEd) is not yet announcing any public or private schools or places where preschool, elementary and secondary classes will be suspended.

On August 2 2011 (Tuesday), the Malacanang Palace suspended National Capital Region (NCR) classes and government work due to heavy rains and scattered floods.

Meanwhile, class suspension for college levels (according to CHED) depends on the school or university officials.

CHED - Trending Topic in Twitter after Class Suspension (Netizen Reactions)

The word CHED (Commission on Higher Education) is currently trending in Twitter. This is after CHED didn't announce any college class suspension yesterday, July 27, 2011 in National Capital Region (NCR) and other affected areas of the typhoon Juaning. It was earlier mentioned that CHED has a memorandum order which includes the guidelines of class suspension. (Read the guidelines here)


Here are some of netizen reactions:

"Salamat naman CLASSES SUSPENDED! Ayaw ko na ulit mabasa at Mastranded sa Baha! Salamat Sa #ched" - Christine Gubat

"if hindi na #ched ang nag dedeclare ng suspension as per the memo, bakit inaantay pa ng universities at colleges ang kanilang announcement" - Raymund D

"anyway, #ched has a point in the reiteration of their circulated memo, kids ignorant enough of the existing memo should just shut up since it was issued last 2010. They shouldn't blame #ched for passing the decision over the school heads. Nang dahil sa typhoon." - ClongClong

"If #ched keeps on leaving the suspension to the universities, it might as well not have the authority to make a decision at all" - Bea Padilla

You may also read other reactions in Twitter.

Class Suspension July 28, 2011 (Thursday) due to Typhoon Juaning in Elementary, Highschool and Colleges

4rd Update: Quoted from the announcement of DepEd via Twitter account. Here are the announcements regarding class suspension.

CAR: Only kindergarten classes suspended in Abra today, July 28.

Region 2: All classes suspended in Kindergarten only.

Region 1: Due to Storm Signal No. 1, classes in Kinder are automatically suspended in Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, Pangasinan, and La Union.

Region 5: Classes remain suspended from Kinder to HS in the divisions of Albay & the city divisions of Tabaco, Ligao & Legazpi.

Kindergarten classes are automatically suspended in areas under signal number 1.

CALABARZON will resume classes today except in Rosario, Cavite where classes remain suspended as declared by Mayor Ricafrente.

Region 3: No classes in kindergarten. Other levels upon the discretion of school heads/LGUs.

NCR will resume classes today, July 28, except Tonsuya Elementary School in Malabon, classes remain
suspended from kinder to grade 2 only.

Department of Education said that classes in all levels will be resumed in Region 5 today (July 28, 2011) except in Albay.

NCR class suspensions, according to DepEd, will be announced after the release of PAGASA's 4:00 am weather bulletin tomorrow. The department also said that class suspensions are made in agreement with Chief Executives of local government units. (Read the PAGASA latest weather news)

DepEd Undersecretary Tonisito Umali said that except for Rosario Cavite, suspension of classes in pre-school, elementary and highschool in affected areas will be announced tomorrow July 28, 2011 at 4:00 AM (interview by DZMM).

Mayor Ricafrente of Rosario, Cavite through the Department of Education (DepEd) declared suspension of classes in preschool, elementary and highschool tomorrow (July 28, 2011) because of flooded areas.

Most of the preschool, elementary, highschool/secondary and tertiary classes were suspended on July 27, 2011 (Wednesday) due to the heavy rains brought by typhoon Juaning. Now, the question of students and parents is, "Are classes suspended tomorrow July 28, 2011 (Thursday) at all levels?"

As per guidelines of the Department of Education (DepEd), classes in preschool will be postponed at Signal No. 1 while elementary and secondary classes will be suspended at Signal No. 2.

As reported, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is not releasing the list of schools to be suspended. The decision on suspension of classes in tertiary/college levels depends on the college or university officials. (View CHED guidelines)

Stay tuned for the most recent updates about possible July 28, 2011 suspension of classes.

Typhoon "Bagyo" Juaning Update as of 11:00 AM July 27, 2011

3rd Update: PAGASA released the tenth weather bulletin regarding the status of Juaning. (Read the details here).

2nd Update: PAG-ASA at 5:00 PM July 27, 2011 said that Metro Manila storm signal is lowered to signal no. 1 but will still be rainy until Friday.

Typhoon or "Bagyong Juaning" Update: As of 11:00 AM, July 27, 2011 weather update of PAGASA-DOST, tropical storm Juaning with the international code name "Nock-Ten" has slightly intensified before it made landfall over Dinalungan Aurora this morning. The eye of the typhoon was located 40 kilometers southwest of Casiguran, Aurora (as of 10:00 am). (View previous weather update - 5:00 AM)

Juaning has a maximum sustained winds of 95 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 120 kph.


On Wednesday morning, Juaning crossed Northern Luzon area. It was predicted that on Thursday (July 27, 2011), the typhoon will be at 160 kilometers West Southwest of Laoag City and on Friday (July 28, 2011), Juaning will be at 600 km west of Basco, Batanes. Classes at various levels in affected areas were suspended today (July 27, 2011) due to expected heavy rains brought by the current typhoon. (View the list of schools that cancelled their classes)

Satellite Image as of 11:00 AM July 27, 2011

Signal No. 2 was raised to the following areas in Luzon as of 11:00 AM (7/27/11):
Aurora
Quirino
Nueva Vizcaya
Abra
Kalinga
Ilocos Sur
Mt Province
Isabela
La Union
Benguet
Ifugao
Pangasinan
Zambales
Tarlac
Nueva Ecija
Pampanga
Bataan
Bulacan
Rizal
Quezon
Polillo Island and Metro Manila

Signal No. 1
Ilocos Norte
Apayao
Cagayan
Cavite
Batangas
Laguna
Mindoro Provinces
Lubang Island
Marinduque
Camarines Norte
Camarines Sur
Albay
Burias Island

CHED Guidelines in Class Suspension

The Commission on Higher Education does not suspend classes but schools can. The guidelines issued dated October 22, 2010 signed by Patricia B. Ucuanan, Chairperson.

View the details of CHED guidelines of class suspension.



Courtesy of scribd

Suspension of Classes at All Levels (NCR) on July 27, 2011 - Announced by Malacañang Palace

The Commission on Higher Education through PAGASA-DOST said that the decision for cancellation of tertiary/college classes are dependent on the college/university officials.

While parents and students are waiting for the official statement from the Commission on Higher Education(CHED), Malacañang Palace stepped in and officially released the announcement for suspension of classes in College. (View detailed cancellation of classes)

According to a DZMM interview, Malacañang suspended classes at all levels (preschool, elementary, secondary and tertiary/college) in the National Capital Region (NCR) upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). As mentioned, the announcement came from the Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda.

Class Suspension July 26, 2011 due to Typhoon Juaning

As of 4 am today, PAGASA reported that the typhoon Juaning is located at 130 kms Northeast Virac, Catanduanes with a maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour near the center.


Update: Quoted from the Department of Education (DepEd), classes are suspended in the following areas:

NCR – Afternoon classes in preschool, elementary & high school suspended, public and private (per Regional Director Elena Ruiz).

Region 1 – Due to Public Storm Signal No. 1, all classes in preschool (public and private) are automatically suspended in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan.

Region 2 – Due to Public Storm Signal No. 1, all classes in Preschool (public and private) are automatically suspended in Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, and Quirino.

CAR – Due to Public Storm Signal No. 1, all classes in Preschool (public and private) are automatically suspended in Abra, Apayao, Kalinga, Ifugao, Mt. Province, and Benguet.

Region 3 – Due to Public Storm Signal No. 1, all classes in Preschool (public and private) are automatically suspended in Nueva Ecija and Aurora.

Region 4A

* Per announcement of Cavite Gov. Remulla, all classes in Preschool, Elementary, and HS are suspended in Bacoor, Imus, Noveleta, Rosario, Kawit, Tanza.
* Gen. Trias Mayor suspended classes in Pre-school, elementary, and HS (public and private).
* Silang, Cavite Mayor Clarito Poblete has also suspended Preschool, Elementary, and HS classes.
* Laguna: San Pablo City – Classes are suspended in Pre-school, Elementary, and HS (public and private) due to heavy rains.
* Batangas: Lipa City – Classes are suspended in Pre-school, Elementary, and HS (public and private) due to heavy rains.
* Quezon Province including Polilio Island – Due to Public Storm Signal No. 1, all classes in Preschool (public and private) are automatically suspended.
* Per Region IV-A Regional Director Lorna Dig-Dino classes from Preschool, Elementary, and HS levels are also suspended in Dasmariñas Cavite and Batangas City, Batangas.

Region 5 – All provinces have suspended classes from Pre-school, Elementary, and HS (public and private).

Parents from the affected areas are asking if classes will be suspended today, July 26, 2011. As to the rule of Department of Education (DepEd), when an area is at signal no. 1, pre-school and elementary classes are automatically suspended. Therefore, the pre-school and elementary schools at the following affected areas (Signal No. 1) are suspended:

• Ilocos Norte
• Ilocos Sur
• Abra
• Apayao
• Kalinga
• Cagayan
• Isabela
• Ifugao
• Mt. Province
• La Union
• Pangasinan
• Benguet
• Nueva Vizcaya
• Nueva Ecija
• Quirino
• Aurora
• Quezon
• Polillo Island
• Catanduanes
• Sorsogon
• Albay
• Camarines Provinces

August 29, 2011 and August 30, 2011 Holiday in the Philippines

The Malacanang Palace confirmed that August 29, 2011 (Monday) and August 30, 2011 (Tuesday) are official non-working holidays at all sectors in the Philippines. This is to celebrate the National Heroes Day (29) and the End of Ramadan (30).

For those with no work or classes on Saturday and Sunday, this is a long weekend for the last week of August 2011.


The holidays were finalized in accordance with the proclamation No. 84 released by Malacanang Palace last December 2010. As quoted from the Section 2 of the Proclamation,

"The proclamations declaring national holidays for the observance of Eid’l Fitr and Eidul Adha shall hereafter be issued after the approximate dates of the Islamic holidays have been determined in accordance with the Islamic calendar (Hijra) or the lunar calendar, or upon Islamic astronomical calculations, whichever is possible or convenient. To this end, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) shall inform the Office of the President on which day the holiday shall fall."

Meanwhile, here is the list of Philippine official holidays for 2011.

Class Suspension July 25, 2011 in Colleges and Universities at Quezon City - CHED Announced

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) issued class suspension at different colleges and universities in Quezon City (QC) dated July 25, 2011 in cooperation with the second SONA of President Benigno Aquino III.

Reports said that Aldrin C. Cuna, QC Chief of Staff issued that classes will be suspended the following colleges and universities:

ABE International Business College (Commonwealth)
Access Computer College (Lagro)
AMA Computer College (Fairview)
Asia School of Arts and Sciences
Asian Institute of Computer Studies
Ateneo de Manila University
Bestlink Institute of IT
Colegio de Sta. Teresita de Avila

Datamex-College of St. Adeline (Fairview)
Diliman Computer Technology Institute
FEU-Fern College
FEU-Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation
Institute of Community and Family Health
Mary the Queen College
Metro Manila College
Miriam College
NCBA (Fairview)
New Era University
Our Lady of Fatima University
St. Anthony Mary Claret College
St. Bernadette of Lourdes College
St. Dominic Institute
STI (Fairview)
University of the Philippines Diliman

The Department of Education earlier announced that all classes in elementary and highschool at Quezon City will also be suspended on Monday.

UP, Ateneo, La Salle and UST - World's Top 200 English Teaching Universities

The University of the Philippines (UP), Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University and University of Sto. Tomas (UST) are among the local universities who are included in the world's top 200 English teaching universities.

UP ranked 34th and got the score of 43.7%, the combined average of academic and employer. Ateneo placed 35th with 42.8.


As posted by topUniversities.com, Harvard University (US) ranked first with 98.8% of combined english teaching in the academic and employer, University of Oxford (UK) at second, University of Cambridge (UK) at third, University of California (US) at fourth while Yale University (UK) in the fifth place.

QS World University Ranking did not specify the rank of those who did not place in top 50.

Meanwhile, La Salle and Ateneo are also included in the top 200 ranking.

Are Classes Suspended on June 24, 2011 (Friday) in College (Metro Manila)?

Parents and students of colleges and universities in Metro Manila are asking if classes on June 24, 2011 (Friday) will be suspended.

Earlier tonight, the Department of Education suspended the pre-school, elementary and high school classes tomorrow (June 24, 2011) in all areas of Metro Manila due to the floods and heavy rains brought about by the current typhooon "Falcon".


Meanwhile, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said that the suspension or cancellation of classes in tertiary or college levels are dependent on the University and college officials.

Reports said that CHED Executive Director Jovito Vitriolio said,

"Pinauubaya namin sa heads ng higher educational institution ang decision para suspindihin ang klase. Kung tingin nila kailangang kailangan dahil impassable ang roads, nasa kanila yan"

CHED also said that when the typhoon signal reaches number 3 in an area, classes in all levels will be automatically suspended or cancelled.

2nd Update: Among the colleges and universities in Metro Manila which suspend their classes are the following:

• Arellano University
• La Consolacion College – Pasig
• Centro Escolar University – Makati
• Trinity University of Asia
• STI College – Caloocan

DepEd also canceled classes from different public and private pre-school, elementary and high school in different region and provinces in the Philippines. According to reports, these includes:

• Angono
• Cainta
• Sta. Cruz, Laguna
• Calamba City
• Bulacan
• Antipolo City
• Malolos City
• Zambales
• Bataan
• Pangasinan
• Dasmarinas
• Rosario, Cavite
• Bacoor, Cavite
• Cavite City

Classes Suspended on June 24, 2011 (Friday) in Metro Manila due to Typhoon Falcon

The Department of Education (DepEd) canceled all Pre school, elementary and high school classes tomorrow June 24, 2011 (Friday) in all areas of Metro Manila due the flood brought about by the current typhoon named “Falcon”.

Elena Ruiz of DepEd said that the decision was made after their consultation with Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).


As of this writing, the Commission in Higher Education (CHED) is not yet announcing the suspension of classes in College levels.

Earlier tonight, the DepEd also suspends classes in all levels in Marikina and Cainta.

Classes Suspended June 21, 2011 in Malabon, Valenzuela according to DepEd

The Department of Education canceled classes in elementary and some high school institutions in Malabon and Valenzuela this June 21, 2011. Reports said that DepEd Valenzuela Superintendent Dr. Flordeliza Mayari said that the suspension of classes was due to the flood brought about by the typhoon "Egay".

Here are the elementary and secondary schools in Valenzuela and Malabon where classes are suspended.


Coloong Elementary School
Dalandan National High School
Deato Elementary School
Fernando Elementary School
Isla Elementary School
Pasolo Elementary School
Pinalagad Elementary School
Pio Valenzuela Elementary School
Polo National High School
PR San Diego Elementary School
Tagalag Elementary School
Wawang Pulo Elementary School

Dampalit Elementary School
Muzon Elementary School
Panghulo Elementary School
Panghulo National High School
Tonsuya Elementary School

Are Classes Suspended on June 21, 2011 (Tuesday) due to Typhoon Falcon?

Parents of elementary and high school students from Metro Manila and other areas are asking if classes will be suspended on June 21, 2011 (Tuesday) due to rains brought about by the typhoon "Egay" and the new typhoon named "Falcon".


The Department of Education (DepEd) already canceled classes in Angeles City, Pampanga and other areas in Bulacan.

Classes in all levels are canceled in Angeles City Pampanga while classes at these schools in Bulacan are also suspended:

Longos Elementary School
Zamora Elementary School
Saluysoy Central School
Bancal Elementary School in Meycauayan City, Bulacan

As of this update, no cancellation of classes announced in Metro Manila.

John Gabriel Pelias - UP Summa Cum Laude, Math Wizard's Biography and Photos

After several decades, UP student through John Gabriel Pelias proved that poverty is not a hindrance to success and making history. Pelias will be graduating on April 17, 2011 at the most prestigious Philippine University with the highest latin honors - Summa Cum Laude. Reports said that Gabriel obtained a general weighted average of 1.016, the second highest average in the history of UP; next to Exequiel Sevilla - Commerce graduate in the year 1927.


John Gabriel Pelias, a BS Mathematics student was set to deliver the valedictory speech in front of his co-graduates on Sunday.

As stated in his Facebook biography, he strongly believed on Bertrand Russell's quote saying that, “Mathematics may be defined as the subject where we never know what we are talking about, nor whether what we are saying is true.”

He is a fan of Beyonce and Chopins music, loves to write stories and read books. Gabriel likes anime series like Shakugan, Negima, Spongebob and the like which is very evident in his profile picture.

Perhaps, one of the reasons why Pelias obtained this status was, "he is single". (author's opinion)

The picture of the John Gabriel Pelias, Mathematics Wizard of UP can be viewed right after.

Photo courtesy of GMA