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Import Thirdy Ravena credits foreign athletes for development
Thirdy Ravena, the first Asian import in Japan’s B.League, says playing with foreigners allows him to ’copy all their good habits’
Why play in Japan? 'To challenge myself,' says Thirdy Ravena
Former Ateneo stalwart Thirdy Ravena becomes the first Filipino to play professional basketball in Japan
Sunsparks crushes Onic PH to clinch MPL PH title anew
In a finals rematch of last season, Sunsparks reasserts its mastery over Onic PH to become the first team to win back-to-back MPL PH crowns
PRC grants CPD units to frontliners, essential service workers during pandemic
Professionals who rendered essential services during the coronavirus pandemic may receive 25 to 45 Continuing Professional Development units to renew their licenses
Mobile Legends Pro League to resume this May
Season 5 of MPL will be powered by Smart Communications, Inc.
PRC cancels scheduled licensure examinations for March and April 2020
The Professional Regulation Commission cancels one qualifying assessment and 7 board examinations to further ensure the safety of examinees and employees of the organization
PRC Results: November 2019 Criminologists Licensure Examination results
PRESS RELEASE: 19,191 out of 43,512 passed the Criminologist Licensure Examination
PRC Results: December 2019 Dentist Licensure Examination
PRESS RELEASE: 540 out of 1,549 passed the written phase and 541 out of 687 passed the practical phase of the December 2019 Dentist Licensure Examination
RESULTS: November 2019 nursing licensure exam
University of Santo Tomas, Saint Louis University, and De La Salle Med & Health Sciences Institute are the top performing schools in the November 2019 Nurse Licensure Examination
RESULTS: September 2019 Licensure Exam for Teachers
28,973 elementary teachers and 54,179 secondary teachers pass the September 2019 Licensure Examination for Teachers
RESULTS: November 2019 Customs Broker Licensure Examination
PRESS RELEASE: 1,166 out of 2,909 pass the Customs Broker Licensure Examination
RESULTS: November 2019 Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer Licensure Exam
Congratulations to the newest batch of agricultural and biosystems engineers!
RESULTS: November 2019 Civil Engineer licensure exam
Congratulations to the latest batch of licensed civil engineers!
Philippines vs Malaysia in Southeast Asia wrestling showdown at PWR Vendetta
The Philippines' Jake de Leon and Malaysia's Shaukat lead their teams in a 5-on-5 'Ubusan ng Lahi' match at Philippine Wrestling Revolution's 2019 yearender show
RESULTS: November 2019 Midwife Licensure Examination
PRESS RELEASE: 1,068 out of 2,219 pass the Midwife Licensure Examination
RESULTS: October 2019 Psychologist and Psychometrician Licensure Examination
Congratulations to all the passers!
Former PRC chair Teresita Manzala acquitted of graft
The prosecution fails to present proof beyond reasonable doubt that Manzala conspired with other officials to rig a bidding in favor of New San Jose Builders in 2012
PRC Results: October 2019 Geodetic Engineer Licensure Examination Results
Congratulations to the newly licensed geodetic engineers!
RESULTS: October 2019 CPA licensure exam
2,075 out of 14,492 passed the Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination given in October.
Fil-Am wrestler TJP: My best ability is adaptability
Ahead of his 'PWR Special: Homecoming' main event match, TJP shares his advice to fellow Filipino wrestlers: 'Be authentic, be yourself, be patient'
Rappler Talk Sports: 3 PWR wrestlers in WWE tryout
After their WWE tryout experience, Jake de Leon, Crystal, and Ken Warren get to see action in the 'PWR Special: Homecoming' on Saturday, October 12
RESULTS: Special Professional Licensure Examination for nurses
553 out of 1,613 passed the Nurse Licensure Examination given by the Board of Nursing in: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Al-Khobar, Jeddah and Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Manama, Bahrain; Doha, Qatar and in Al Ahmadi, Kuwait.
RESULTS: September 2019 Medical Technologist Licensure Examination
PRESS RELEASE: 4,743 out of 6,453 passed the Medical Technologist Licensure Examination
RESULTS: September 2019 Respiratory Therapist Licensure Exam
PRESS RELEASE: 838 out of 1,227 passed the Respiratory Therapist Licensure Examination given this September 2019
RESULTS: September 2019 Physician Licensure Exam
Congratulations to the newest batch of licensed physicians!
House OKs bill easing restrictions on foreign professionals in PH
ACT Teachers Representative France Castro slams the bill as a 'worse form of liberalization among professionals' in the Philippines
RESULTS: September 2019 Forester Licensure Examination
PRESS RELEASE: 1,082 out of 1,934 passed the Forester Licensure Examination
Maria Ressa to U.S. journalists: What happened to PH can happen to you
The US-based Society of Professional Journalists honors Ressa, Terry Anderson, Nick Ut, and Jamal Khashoggi for their courage and contribution to the profession
PRC Results: August 2019 Registered Electrical Engineer Licensure Examination
Congratulations to all the newly licensed electrical engineers!
RESULTS: August 2019 special professional licensure exam for master plumbers
PRESS RELEASE: 119 out of 197 pass the Master Plumber Licensure Examination in August 2019
RESULTS: August 2019 Guidance Counselor Licensure Examination
PRESS RELEASE: 286 out of 458 passed the Guidance Counselor Licensure Examination
RESULTS: August 2019 Mechanical Engineer, Certified Plant Mechanic board exams
The Professional Regulation Commission says 3,928 out of 5,563 passed the Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination, while 59 out of 137 passed the Certified Plant Mechanic Licensure Examination
Results: August 2019 Social Worker board exam
2,723 out of 5,880 passed the Social Worker Licensure exam
Maria Ressa, 3 others named SPJ Fellows of Society
The Society of Professional Journalists honors Maria Ressa, Terry Anderson, Nick Ut, and the late Jamal Khashoggi for their 'extraordinary contribution to the profession of journalism'
RESULTS: August 2019 Veterinarian Licensure examination
PRESS RELEASE: 516 out of 1,057 passed the Veterinarian Licensure examination
Pinoy wrestlers have 'no reason' not to reach WWE, says Sheamus
Four-time world champion Sheamus thinks Filipino wrestlers have a shot at making it to the WWE
WWE Live Manila 2019: Kofi Kingston, Daniel Bryan face off for WWE title
The live wrestling show gets even better with two more championship matches from the SmackDown brand, a Street Fight match between Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre, and more
Ex-WWE wrestler Ho Ho Lun is new MWF champion
Ho Ho Lun defeats longtime rival and inaugural Manila Wrestling Federation champion Robin Sane at MWF 10: Republika
Rappler Talk Sports: Philippine Wrestling Revolution
Rappler talks to some stellar homegrown wrestlers: PWR champion Quatro, PHX winner Chino Guinto, and All Out War titlist Martivo
Rappler Talk Sports: Manila Wrestling Federation
Rappler talks to some of local wrestling's top storytellers: MWF champion Robin Sane, 'Danger' Rex Lawin, and Fabio Makisig
3 Pinoy wrestlers join WWE tryout in China
Crystal, Jake de Leon and Ken Warren are among the 40 wrestlers from Asia who tried their luck in WWE's search for its next wrestling superstars
Yuka Saso steals 2019 Girls Junior PGA title
Philippine golf star Yuka Saso nails the 2019 Girls Junior PGA title in come-from-behind fashion
Ex-WWE wrestler TJP 'coming home' to Manila in October 2019
The Fil-Am former WWE cruiserweight champion will be at the 'PWR Homecoming' show
Sudan police try to quell civil disobedience campaign
The campaign is underway nearly a week after the assault on demonstrators at a sit-in outside army headquarters, which followed talks breaking down between protest leaders and military rulers
13 dead as Sudan military rulers break up sit-in
The military council has denied multiple reports of their forces violently dispersing the sit-in in front of army headquarters
Quatro wins PWR Championship, ending 490-day Imabayashi era
The Lightbringer outwrestles Ralph Imabayashi in a thrilling 2-out-of-3 Falls Match at Wrevolution X
Makati Football Club bags gold in Singapore 7s tourney
The Makati Football Club tops the Boys 13s Cup in the JSSL Singapore Professional Academy 7s
RESULTS: April 2019 midwife licensure exam
Congratulations to the latest batch of licensed midwives!
Chinese arm wrestling yanks hard for recognition
Already considered a serious sport in many parts of the world, arm wrestling has generally been viewed in China as a testosterone showdown between inebriated bar patrons
Sudan's new ruler under pressure for swift handover to civilian rule
General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan now has the tough task of persuading protesters that he is not just another general from the Omar al-Bashir regime
