Archive for July, 2008

How to Apply for a Philippine Science High School Scholarship

The Philippine Science High School System in its annual search for PSHS scholars is now accepting applicants for the School year 2009-2010.

Graduating elementary student is qualified if:

1. He/she belongs to the upper 10% of the graduating elementary class of school duly recognized by DepEd, as certified by the School Principal, or has a special aptitude in science and math as supported by the report card and letter of recommendation.
2. A Filipino citizen with no pending application as immigrant to any foreign country
3. Not more than 15 years of age by June 30, 2009.
4. Be in good health and fit to undergo a rigorous academic program.
5. Be of good moral character, and
6. Not have taken the PSHS NCE previously.

To apply for scholarship, applicant should submit the following requirements:

1. Fully accomplished PSHSS-Application Form in duplicate copies (the form is available at the PSHS Campuses and DOST Regional Offices or it can be downloaded from PSHS website www.pshs.edu.ph)
2. Two (2) identical recent 1×1 ID pictures
3. Non-refundable test fee – (P100 for private schools, FREE for public schools)
4. Copy of report card and letter of recommendations if the applicant does not belong to the upper 10% of the graduating class.

The application forms together with the complete requirement should be submitted to:

The Admission Office

Philippine Science High School System

Agham Road, Diliman Quezon City 1104

Or to the nearest Philippine Science High School Campus or DOST Regional Offices or DOST Provincial Science and Technology Centers in the applicants area.

Deadline for filing of application is on September 15, 2008. While the date of examination is on November 15, 2008.

AJ Banal’s Bazookas Misfire and Run Out of Ammunitions

For the first time, AJ Banal’s fearsome bazookas misfired and run out of ammunition. His journey-man foe from Panama effectively minimized his great guns, most of them missed the bullseye. Those who landed way on target created damage but the enemy found a way to hug him, buying enough time to recover from the edge of defeat.

With the great condition of the invader spicing it with courage and vaunted rugged style, the Panamanian El Torito delivered the death blow on the 10^th round to the holy young man of Philippine boxing touted as the next Manny Pacquiao.

What I see of the fight is that the 19-year old boxer from Corella, Bohol didn’t fight on his own fight. Instead, he came in on Rafael Concepcion’s fight and abandoned his corner’s fight plan. He hardly unloaded his jab to halt the raging Torito on the attack, lost his composure and focus of his fight. Though, I must understand that the dirty tactics of Concepcion bothered him a lot. The couple of low blows and repeated hard punch to the left side of his oxygen tank everytime the two protagonist hold closed each other, sapped his precious energy, diminished his firepower and blown out much of his oxygen.

When he was downed in the 10^th round and woobling his head while the referee is counting, I sensed the end of the fight. Even if he has the will to fight, his body was grimacing in pain and his oxygen tank near empty. I felt he could no longer continue the fight and possibly win it.

AJ Banal’s (17-1-1) lost to the 26-year old Panamanian conqueror (11-2-1) is hard to accept but it’s not the end of his promising boxing career. He has nothing to be ashamed of. His countrymen rooting for his boxing success are very proud of his courage and fair play. He’s still very young. Using the lessons learned from his first defeat, certainly he will bounce back and regain his lost glory. And become a world champion.

Ben Farrales Offers Scholarships

Ben Farrales announced that his foundation, Ben Farrales Foundation Scholarship in Fashion Designing is now accepting applications for the scholarships. All eligible aspiring young fashion students, preferably from 17 to 24 years old are invited to join the eighth batch of scholars.

Applications are available at the Ben Farrales Shop located at 1902 M. Adriatico Street, Malate near Remedios Circle. Interested parties should look for either Weng or Jean and should bring their resumes, high school transcripts and diplomas. Inquiries would also be entertained at the SLIM Fashion School, through Letitia Pulo.

The dean of Philippine fashion has for years been quietly working on the sidelines to do his bit for the local fashion industry. His fashion scholarships have helped a number of young designers improve their craft.