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June 2012 NLE Results is now released by the PRC. The PRC said on August 23 that 27,823 out of 60,895 passed the Nurse Licensure Examination given by the Board of Nursing in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Dagupan, Davao, Iloilo, Laoag, Legazpi, Lucena, Nueva Ecija, Pagadian, Pampanga, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga last June 2012. The members of the Board of Nursing are Carmencita M. Abaquin, Chairman; Leonila A. Faire, Betty F. Merritt, Perla G. Po, Marco Antonio C. Sto.Tomas, Yolanda C. Arugay and Amelia B. Rosales, Members. Pursuant to Section 16, of Republic Act No. 9173, “all successful candidates in the examination shall be required to take an oath of professional before the Board or any government official authorized to administer oaths prior to entering upon the nursing practice”. Registration for new nurses shall require the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 2 pieces pass...

The purpose of this  is to emphasize the importance of having a personal safe drinking water supply during an emergency, and to describe the steps that Filipino citizens should take to prepare and store drinking water. Why store water? Occasionally, Philippines is affected by severe weather systems like typhoons or other natural disasters. In their wake, people can be left without electric power and/or running water for days or weeks at a time. Humans can survive a scarcity of food for weeks, but cannot go without water for more than a few days. During a natural disaster, normal drinking water supplies can quickly become contaminated without notice.The best strategy for an impending emergency is to collect and store a personal safe drinking water supply. How much water should be stored? If your normal water source becomes unavailable or if you are unsure about its fitness to drink, you will need an alternative clean water supply for drinking, food preparati...

Torrential rain has triggered severe flooding in the Philippines capital Manila. Dams and rivers have overflowed in the city and nine surrounding provinces. Government offices, schools and the stock exchange are all closed. Thousands of people have been forced out of their homes, while others have been trapped inside. In some areas, water levels have reached over people’s heads. Rescue teams are busy helping those left stranded. Here are some photos of our NEW HEROES: I don't claim the full ownership of the pictures  posted on this site. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 

Amid heavy rain and floods in Metro Manila, the Department of Health-National Capital Region went on blue alert Tuesday ensure enough personnel to attend to medical cases in the National Capital Region. During a Code Blue alert, medical personnel will be on 24-hour duty, according to the Health Department's press release posted on the Official Gazette website.  “Community health teams will be visiting LGUs to provide medical assistance to residents affected by flood. Leptospirosis prophylaxis will also be given to residents in evacuation centers to avert possible spread of leptospirosis in the area.” said DOH-NCR director Eduardo Janairo. Accodring to the World Health Organization, leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects both humans and animals. "Humans become infected through direct contact with the urine of infected animals or with a urine-contaminated environment," it added. WHAT IS LEPTOSPIROSIS?  click here...... How is it prevented? ...

RAINFALL WARNING SIGNAL Code: Red Warning For: Metro Manila Issued at: 12:30 AM, 08 August 2012 Torrential rainfall (35.0-60.0mm/hr) was observed over CAMANAVA, QC and Manila while Heavy to Intense rainfall (15.0-30.0mm/hr) was observed over the rest of Metro Manila for the past 3 hours. Due to the effect of the series of thunderstorms embedded in the Southwest Monsoon flow, expect Heavy to Intense (15.0-30.0mm/hr) rains with occasional Torrential (more than 30.0mm/hr) rains within 3 hrs. Residents in flood/landslides risk areas are advised to take precautionary measures and WATCH OUT for the next warning. I. Animated Accuweather Image (wait for a few minutes to load) II. Still Satellite Image (Asia) Legend : Land - green and brown with black border Sea / Ocean - Blue High clouds - White Storm / Rain clouds - purple and Orang e http://www.accuweather.com/default.aspx

Torrential rains set off by southwest monsoon following Typhoon Gener have flooded the Philippine capital on Tuesday and Wend August 7-8, 2012.  Here are some dramatic photos: Manila City Hall Malabon City Quezon City Las Pinas City Marikina River Ayala Makati Underpass Manila Bay I don't claim the full ownership of the pictures  posted on this site. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 

 It's flooding relief and donations as nearly 200,000 families across the country have been affected by heavy flooding and landslides caused by torrential rain. Social networking service  Red Cross Multiply Account  now accepts donations on behalf of the Philippine Red Cross, its country manager Jack Madrid said on Twitter on August 7."Philippine Red Cross needs our help in sustaining its humanitarian operations," the site announced. Here are quick ways to donate. The Citizens' Disaster Response Center  posted on its Facebook page that it is accepting donations for families affected by the floods. Donations can be dropped at 72-A Times Street, West Triangle Homes, Quezon City. The disaster management group can be reached at telephone numbers (02) 929-9820 to 22. Gawad Kalinga Command Center for relief ops for North NCR is at HRD Training Ctr, DAR Compound QC. # 09991889683 / 09064192016 / 09228483806 Smart subscribers may send donati...

Emergency situations come in many forms.  It is very important to be prepared for possible disasters or emergencies, whether it’s natural or human-induced.  An emergency can happen without warning. It can occur at any time of the day and any place.  A great way to protect your family and other members of the household from unforeseen emergencies is by involving everyone in preparing for possible calamities.  Being properly informed and ready for an emergency can make a big difference. The first 72 hours after a disaster is very critical according to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC).  After a catastrophe strikes, electricity, water, land lines, mobile lines, Internet and sometimes fuel may be affected.  There is a possibility of being stranded at home or somewhere else.  In serious situations, public and private rescue teams may have a tough time reaching you immediately that’s why it’s vital to have the necessary supplies to be able to surviv...