The Board of Accountancy announced the result of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) last Tuesday that 2,130 out of 5,259 or 40.50% passed the Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination (CPA) given this month.

Here is the complete list of board passers.

The result was released one day after the last day of exams. Congratulations to the new accountants.

A One day event that features a business seminar for the youth will be held at the SMX Convention Hall at the SM Mall of Asia this coming September 11, 2009 from 9:00am to 6:00pm. The Go Negosyo Youth Entrepreneurship Summit is a one-day forum/expo which hopes to spark that entrepreneurial spirit among the youth. Forums with experienced Go Negosyo entrepreneurs and mentors will be sharing tips and advice on opportunity-seeking, marketing, financing, product development, and all the basics of going into business. Government leaders will also be sharing their views on the need for entrepreneurship development in the country. Admission is Free! Register now and learn!. For more info, log on to youthsummitgonegosyo.net or call ( 02) 637-9229.

Good news to all the aspiring OFW’s who wants to work abroad! Labor and Employment Secretary Marianito Roque recently confirmed that they will be conducting free pre-employment orientation seminars for would-be OFW’s at selected SM malls to educate them on the rigors of working in a foreign environment. The undertaking is made possible with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the DoLE-POEA and the SM Retail, Inc. and SM Prime Holdings Inc. Roque also added that it will empower the overseas workers to be vigilant especially against illegal recruiters and will eventually help them cope with the various challenges of overseas work. The said seminar was supported by the Department of Labor and Employment ( DOLE ) with the help of Philippine Overseas and Employment Administration ( POEA ). Don’t miss the chance to be trained. For more details you can also check their website for more info.

StarMagic, home of the most successful actors and actress of today will offer its series of public workshops again this coming October to December 2009. Workshops will be handled by award winning directors and actors from the film & television industry like Bodjie Pascua, , Director Mel Chionglo, Vangie Labalan and Ricky Lee. Headed by Director Rahyan Carlos. Acting workshop for teens & adults will also have workshops for kids, acting, dance workshop and film & tv production workshops. A first come, first serve basis only. Registration starts Sept. 6, 2009. For inquiries, contact them at ABS-CBN Star Magic 415-3828 or 415-2272 local 5142, you can also text workshops to 2366 or e-mail them starmagicworkshops@abs-cbn.com. Register now, and be the next star!

Enchong Dee finally graduated from College inspite of his busy schedules in showbiz and his swimming career. It was held at the PICC in Pasay City. Enchong graduated from Bachelor of Arts Major in Developmental Studies at the De la Salle University. He also received the Best Athlete of the Year award. He’s now in line with celebrities like Laarni Lozada, Boy Abunda and Iya Villania who finished their studies inspite of their busy showbiz career. After that, Enchong will take up Masters in Development Policy.

The search is on for the next Myx VJ this year. Be in line of those VJ’s like Iya Villania, Luis Manzano, Robi Domingo, Nikki Gil, Andrei Felix and many more.
Requirements:
1.2 Valid ID’s
2.NSO Birth Certificate
3.Proceed to ABS-CBN Audition Schedules on August 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 1pm-6pm.
Show them what you’ve got and be the next Myx VJ!

Update: See complete list of 2009 – 2010 Philippine Bar Exam Passers here!

Over 6,000 examineers are waiting for the final results of the Philippine Bar Exams held last year (September 2008). Of that number, only 1,310 passers made it to the list.

The Supreme Court is said to release the results this 6PM to the public. The results will be posted here so stay tune.

For the meantime, potential bar passers should wait up and use our chat system above to communicate with fellow board examiners.

Download a copy of bar exam 2008.

Update: See complete list of 2009 – 2010 Philippine Bar Exam Passers here!

The results of the Marine Engineer Officers Licensure Exam have now been released. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) also announced that of the 2,356 who took the exam, 1,349 passed.

For the complete list, click here.

According to insider reports, Accenture Philippines has recently laid off hundreds of people in several Manila offices, particularly the Solutions Division. More information about the lay offs here.