DepEd assures its readiness for the mid-term elections

As the May 13, 2013 mid-term elections draw nearer, the Department of Education assures teachers’ readiness to serve as members of the Board of Election Inspectors (BEIs), Board of Canvassers (BOCs), and PCOS technicians.

Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC expresses its full confidence that the teachers are ready to do the job. “The Commission on Election has given training to the public school teachers who will again serve as PCOS technicians, and chairmen and members of BEIs and BOCs,” said Luistro.

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'NCR' Dominated Palarong Pambansa 2013

National Capital Region reign supreme at the 2013 Palarong Pambansa that was held at Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental from April 21-27. NCRAA collected a total of 114 gold, 111 silver, 54 bronze, as it continues to dominate the annual sportsfest for the 9th straight year.

Western Visayas (Region VI - WVRAA) came in second, and manage to bagged 78 gold, 38 silver, 53 bronze. Host Central Visayas (Region VII - CVRAA) is the third placer with 29 gold, 46 silver, and 39 bronze.

Fourth  Placer is Northern Mindanao (Region X) ; 5th: CALABARZON (Region IV-A) ; 6th Place: Central Luzon (Region III) ; SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) is the 7th Placer.

official results courtesy of https://www.facebook.com/palarongpambansa2013

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Jane Levy, Possessed by Demons in “EVIL DEAD” (Opens May 8)

Finding a talented young cast for Columbia Pictures' terrifying thriller “Evil Dead” wasn’t difficult given the reputation the 1981 original film had built over the years. “So many actors wanted to work with us,” says producer Rob Tapert. “With many horror films, you don’t get the cream of the crop coming in. We got to cherry pick some of the best young actors Hollywood has to offer.”

One of the film's best finds was Jane Levy, who plays the central character, Mia. “We all had this mental image of Mia,” says Tapert. “Jane was not in that mold, but she gave a dynamic audition. Sam [Raimi], Bruce [Campbell] and I agreed pretty much instantly that she was the one—and she proved herself to be up to the challenge. It is a really demanding part, but she’s feisty and I think she’s brought a huge amount of energy and commitment to it. She actually enjoyed being a monster, which is helpful if you’re in a horror movie like this one.”

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“THE GREAT GATSBY” Soundtrack Boasts All-Star Lineup

“The Great Gatsby” writer/producer/director Baz Luhrmann and collaborators Shawn “JAY Z” Carter, an executive producer on the film, and Anton Monsted, its executive music supervisor, revealed the lineup for the movie’s soundtrack which encompasses the broad spectrum of musical styles represented in this energetic re-telling of the classic text. The joint announcement was made recently by Warner Bros. Pictures and Universal Music Group’s Interscope Records.

Drawing on his unique and unrivalled position in popular culture, JAY Z (with collaborator and the film’s executive music consultant Jeymes Samuel) has worked with Luhrmann and his team on the project over the past two years, translating the Jazz Age sensibility of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel into the musical equivalents of our own times, through the blending of hip-hop, traditional jazz and other contemporary musical textures.

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40-YEAR-OLDS IN THINKING PLAYGROUND: “THE INTERNSHIP” @ GOOGLE CAMPUS

Looks like comedy duo and friends Owen and Vince have found a new thinking playground at the Google campus as featured in the upcoming hilarious movie “The Internship.”

In an interview with EW on his upcoming true-to-the-times relatable comedy “The Internship,” Vince Vaughn admits that there wouldn’t be any film had Google said no to the concept in the first place.

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“CARRIE” Conjures New Poster

Columbia Pictures has released online the second one-sheet art of its upcoming suspense-thriller, “Carrie” based on the best-selling novel by Stephen King and starring Chloe Grace Moretz and Julianne Moore.

“Carrie” is a reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White (Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother (Moore). The teenaged girl unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom.

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New “MONSTERS UNIVERSITY” Trailer Hits the Web

Disney/Pixar has just launched a brand new trailer of “Monsters University,” the highly anticipated prequel to the 2011 blockbuster, “Monsters, Inc.” You may view the trailer here at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l79mEDBybqE&feature=youtu.be.

Synopsis: Ever since college-bound Mike Wazowski (voice of Billy Crystal) was a little monster, he has dreamed of becoming a Scarer—and he knows better than anyone that the best Scarers come from Monsters University (MU). But during his first semester at MU, Mike’s plans are derailed when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, “Sulley” (voice of John Goodman), a natural-born Scarer. The pair’s out-of-control competitive spirit gets them both kicked out of the University’s elite Scare Program.

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2013 Palarong Pambansa Medal Tally [Partial & Official]

Here's the partial & official medal tally of Palarong Pambansa 2013 currently happening at Dumaguete City of Negros Oriental. NCRAA still leads with 61 golds, 44 silver & 34 bronze. Followed by Region VI - WVRAA with 29 golds, 23 silver & 15 bronze and Region III - CLRAA with 16 golds, 10 silver & 11 bronze.

For more updates visit https://www.facebook.com/palarongpambansa2013

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