2016 NBA Conference Finals Schedule in Philippine TV

And then there were four: Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers versus Toronto Raptors matchups complete the exciting 2016 NBA Conference Finals which will be shown in Philippine TV via ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN Sports+Action channels.

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Two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry and the Warriors defeated Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers in the early rounds to earn a spot in the West series against Thunder, who dismissed Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs.

In the East, Lebron James and the Cavaliers remain unscathed after sweeping both the Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks. They will face the Raptors who took down Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat, both decided in 7 games.

Who will represent each conferences for the ultimate crown in June? Here's the schedule of games and its replay in ABS-CBN and its UHF channel Sports+Action. Basketball TV also telecasts these games live.

Western Conference Finals

Game 1: Oklahoma City at Golden State - Tuesday, May 17, 9:00 AM (LIVE) on ABS-CBN Sports+Action 23
Game 2: Oklahoma City at Golden State - Thursday, May 19, 9:00 AM (LIVE) on ABS-CBN Sports+Action 23
Game 3: Golden State at Oklahoma City - Monday, May 23, 8:00 AM (LIVE) on ABS-CBN Sports+Action 23
Game 4: Golden State at Oklahoma City - Wednesday, May 25, 9:00 AM (LIVE) on ABS-CBN Sports+Action 23
Game 5*: Oklahoma City at Golden State - Friday, May 27, 9:00 AM (LIVE) on ABS-CBN Sports+Action 23
Game 6*: Golden State at Oklahoma City - Sunday, May 29, 9:00 AM (LIVE) on ABS-CBN Sports+Action 23
Game 7*: Oklahoma City at Golden State - Tuesday, May 31, 9:00 AM (LIVE) on ABS-CBN Sports+Action 23

Eastern Conference Finals

Game 1: Toronto at Cleveland - Wednesday, May 18, 9:00 AM (Via Satellite) on ABS-CBN 2
Game 2: Toronto at Cleveland - Friday, May 20, 9:00 AM (Via Satellite) on ABS-CBN 2
Game 3: Cleveland at Toronto - Sunday, May 22, 9:00 AM (Via Satellite) on ABS-CBN 2
Game 4: Cleveland at Toronto - Tuesday, May 24, 9:00 AM (Via Satellite) on ABS-CBN 2
Game 5*: Toronto at Cleveland - Thursday, May 26: 9:00 AM (Via Satellite) on ABS-CBN 2
Game 6*: Cleveland at Toronto - Saturday, May 28: 9:00 AM (Via Satellite) on ABS-CBN 2
Game 7*: Toronto at Cleveland - Monday, May 30: 9:00 AM (Via Satellite) on ABS-CBN 2
*If Necessary

Who's your pick to advance to the NBA Finals? Never miss the exciting action of the best basketball games in the world through these local broadcasts!

WATCH: Steph Curry practices shooting from the logo, and he makes all of them!

Golden State Warriors guard and 2-time NBA MVP Steph Curry will go down as the best shooter in the history of the game, and the video below shows one of the many reasons why.

Ahead of Western Conference Finals Game 1, Curry is in the court early and practices his shooting in warm-up session, which includes shooting from different locations, and in varied forms and angles.

In the video posted on Twitter by sportswriter Erik Malinowski, the NBA champion took 5 shots from the team logo near mid-court, and he 'Stephortlessly' made all of them. Pure awesomeness! Watch below:

video: curry goes 5-for-5 from the logo in warm-ups pic.twitter.com/TIDU6UJ8DH

— Erik Malinowski (@erikmal) May 16, 2016

Curry's pre-game routine is always a sight to behold for Warriors' and basketball fans, as he shows his amazing handles and dribbling skills, unlimited shooting range, and unbeatable marksmanship!

Curry and the Warriors battle Oklahoma City Thunder in the best-of-7 Western Conference Finals which starts today.

Mandaue Children’s Choir wows Ilonggos at SM City Iloilo

The multi-awarded Mandaue Children’s Choir of Cebu brought its amazing talents to SM City Iloilo on Sunday, May 15, and it showed to us attendees why they're worthy of international accolades.



The choir of children ages 7-16 wowed the Ilonggos who trooped to the region's biggest mall with their angelic voices and world-class performances in a mini-concert held at the north wing expansion area.

In the first part of the program, choir director Dennis Gregory Sugarol masterfully guided the kids garbed in colorful traditional costume to beautiful renditions of Filipino folk songs, including Iloilo's own tunes 'Ili-ili Tulog Anay' and 'Dandansoy.'



I personally liked their animated delivery of 'Leron Leron Sinta,' which included playful dances and choreography, and another folk song (I missed the title) which they mimicked the sounds of animals. The kids were all smiles while performing, obviously enjoying every minute of it.

After a short break, Mandaue Children's Choir came up on stage once again, now all-dressed in immaculate white attire while belting out traditional pop songs like 'What a Wonderful World' and 'Tears in Heaven.'

The chorale ended the program with flawless encore performance of pop hit 'When You Believe.' The sizable crowd (including re-elected Mayor Jed Patrick E. Mabilog) and everybody else in the vicinity gave them a thunderous applause and standing ovation.

Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog led the standing ovation for the awesome Mandaue Children's Choir. Bravo!

Mandaue Children's Choir has over the years reaped awards both nationally and internationally.

Most recently, it bagged the top prize in the 2015 Internationales Kinderchoir Festival in Germany and was invited as one of only six choirs around the world to the prestigious Adolf Frederik International Choir Festival in Stockholm Sweden a week later.

Mandaue Children's Choir together with SM City Iloilo executives.

Cheers to these wonderful kids of Mandaue Children's Choir who brought recognition to the Philippines through their astounding singing prowess!

SM Beauty reveals Makeover Masters of 2016

The SM Beauty recently celebrated the work of six Makeover Masters, giving them recognition as artists in the Makeup Industry who have turned their craft and talent into a profession.

SM Beauty paid tribute to the original Makeover Masters and beauty industry pioneers Fanny Serrano, James Cooper, and Jesi Mendez during the Beauty Ball.  They are shown with Watsons Marketing Director Viki Encarnacion, Managing Director Robert Sun, and SM Retail Pres. Jorge T. Mendiola.

Held at the Makati Shangri-la Hotel, the event presented SM Beauty’s Makeover Masters 2016 with their best supportive muses: Cristine Duque with Denise Laurel, Denise Ochoa with Jodi Sta. Maria, Jake Galvez with Vice Ganda, Mickey See with Jolina Magdangal, Robbie Piñera with Anne Curtis, and Jigs Mayuga with Chesca Kramer.

SM Beauty also paid tribute to the country’s original Makeover Masters --Fanny Serrano, James Cooper, and Jesi Mendez, who were awarded as pillars and pioneers of the beauty industry.

Fanny Serrano considers it as his strength as he has seen “the transition of changes in make-up artistry” and at this point, he still “wants to continue learning.” Working in the beauty industry for over 45 years with some of the country’s most beautiful and stylish women, he says that through the years, he was “able to see the real meaning of beauty, and that is --confidence.”

James Cooper, on the other hand, has worked with several Hollywood celebrities and was the first Filipino to introduce air-brush makeup in the Philippines. What truly makes him happy is that he gets “to share my knowledge and earnings. I am happy that a lot of talented hairstylists and makeup artists are passionate in what they do, and that I also learn from them.” For James, “beauty is like the light that comes from your heart, adding that “women should wear makeup because it makes them feel good.”

Jesi Mendez says that, “beauty is when you look at things beautifully. When you have confidence and a positive outlook, you will always look beautiful.” After three decades in the salon industry, Jesi would like to share with young artists “not to work for money but to work because they love what they do.”

Joining in the festivities were other top makeup experts who have worked in film, fashion, commercial, bridal, and who have made beauty their business. Each one received a PRO-Card, which entitles the bearer to discounts and perks from the store. The SM Beauty Section is the first and only retailer to offer such a privilege to these professional artists.

After holding the Beauty Ball for the professionals, SM Beauty will hold the biggest Makeover Event in the country at the Mega Fashion Hall on May 7 and May 8, 2016. Participants can get a free makeover and beauty discounts and witness the beauty show featuring the craft of the Makeover Masters 2016.

Check Facebook (www.facebook.com/smbeautyph) and Instagram page (@smbeautyph) for more details.

September 2016 Special PRC Board Exam (SPLBE) in Middle East

Professional Regulation Commission has announced the details of the upcoming Special Board Exam for OFWs in 6 locations in the Middle East on September 2016.

PRC announces that the testing centers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Doha, Qatar; Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Al-Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and Kuwait will host the Special Professional Licensure Board Examinations (SPLBE) on September 14, 15 and 16, 2016.

Here's the board exams that will be administered in those locations:
1. ARCHITECTS
2. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
3. CIVIL ENGINEERS
4. ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS/ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS
5. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERS
6. MECHANICAL ENGINEERS/CERTIFIED PLANT MECHANICS
7. MASTER PLUMBERS
8. NURSES
9. REGISTERED ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS/REGISTERED MASTER ELECTRICIANS
10. PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS
11. RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS/X-RAY TECHNOLOGISTS
12. RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS

If you are in those countries and interested to take the SPLBE, here's the application processes and requirements:

Application

• Applicants shall apply through the On-line Application System (OAS). Follow the step-by-step guide at the PRC website, www.prc-online.com. Update May 18, 2016: PRC resets the filing of online application for SPLBE 2016 to June 10-July 1, 2016.
• Go to Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLOs) in those locations and bring the printed and signed Application Form together with scanned documents as identified below saved in CD/USB. POLO offices will be the one to forward the digitized application documents to PRC.
• Deadline for submission is on Friday, June 10, 2016.

Basic Documentary Requirements

• Printed On-line Application Form, signed and with thumb mark affixed.
• Photocopy of Transcript of Records (scanned picture and remarks “ For Board Examination Purposes Only” not required)
• Photocopy of Valid passport
• One (1) passport-size picture with complete nametag in white background

Professional Regulatory Board (PRB) - Specific Original Documents

Architecture Board Exam

• Accomplished Logbook for Diversified Experience for local/overseas experience (certified by mentor-architect) for a minimum of 3,840 hours. Original Logbook and/or scanned copies saved in CD/USB shall be submitted to the Board of Architecture for conditional approval.
• Photocopy of updated PRC ID, Certificate of Membership from UAP of mentor
• Affidavit must be signed and sealed by Architect-mentor

CPA Board Exam

• Certificate of Completion for refresher course, if applicable. Repeaters shall submit proof of most recent exams taken (NOA, OR).

Environmental Planners Board Exam

• College Diploma
• One (1) Certificate of Good Moral Character from a licensed Professional in the area of his residence or employment
• Transcript of Records showing that the applicant is a holder of any of the following degrees from schools, colleges or universities duly recognized and accredited by the CHED:

- A Graduate Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, City Planning, Town or Country Planning and/or Human Settlements Planning or its equivalent.
- A Post-Graduate Diploma in Environmental Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, City Planning, Town and Country Planning and/or Human Settlements Planning or its equivalent, and with at least one (1) year of on-the job training.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning and Regional Planning, City Planning, Town and Country Planning and/or Human Settlements Planning, or its equivalent, and with two (2) years of on-the-job training.
- A Master’s or Doctorate degree in either Architecture, Engineering, Ecology, Economics, Geography, Geology, Public Administration, Business Administration, Sociology, Social Science Law, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Development Management, Natural Resources Planning and Development, or other related discipline acceptable to the Board and with three (3) years of on-the-job training.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in either Architecture, Engineering, Economics, Public Administration, Law, Social Work and Community Development or Sociology and other related discipline acceptable to the Board and with five (5) years of on-the-job training

• Certificate of On-the-Job Training, In-Service Training or Distance Learning as required above shall be undertaken under the supervision of a Registered and Licensed Environmental Planner or the applicant’s immediate supervisor, in an agency or organization engaged or involved in environmental planning functions or programs, as may be determined by the Board.

Certified Plant Mechanics Board Exam

• Certification of Employment from the Company/Employer
• Certificate of Experience (PRC Form 104)
• Detailed Description of Equipment (PRC Form)
• Valid License of Certifying Mechanical Engineer/CPM
• Affidavit of Competency

Master Plumbers Board Exam

• For graduates of BS Civil Engineering, BS Architecture, BS Mechanical Engineering, BS Sanitary Engineering, BS Chemical Engineering and BS Mining Engineering – Transcript of Records
• For High School Graduates / Vocational / College Graduates of other courses – at least 5 years in actual plumbing work under the supervision of a Registered Master Plumber and High School Diploma/Transcript of Records

Nurse Board Exam (NLE)

First Timer:

• BSN graduates under CMO NO. 14 S 2009 – Certificate of Undertaking signed by the Dean and Registrar, duly notarized.
• BSN graduates under CMO No. 30 S 2001 – original copy of the Summary of Related Learning Experience (RLE) and original copy of the OR-DR cases in the new format.

Repeater:

• Basic documents

Registered Master Electricians Board Exam

• Certificate of Experience on prescribed form (PRC Form No. 104), certified and signed by REE/RME/PEE showing of the following technical background:

- For graduates or completed three (3) years of BS Electrical Engineering / completed three (3) years of Electrical Engineering Technology - one (1) year practice in electrical wiring and installation, operation and maintenance of utilization devices and equipment
- For graduate of a two-year electrician’s course of instruction from a vocational or trade school – two (2) years of apprenticeship after completion of the course of instruction on electrical installation, operation and maintenance of utilization devices and equipment;
- For has completed a one-year electrician’s course of instruction from a vocational school – three (3) years of apprenticeship after completion of the course of instruction on electrical installation, operation and maintenance of utilization devices and equipment;
- For High School graduate – five (5) years of apprenticeship in electric wiring, installation, operation and maintenance of utilization devices and equipment.

• Certification from the current employer
• Valid ID/License of Certifying REE/RME/PEE

Radiologic Technologists Board Exam

• One (1) Certificate of Good Moral Character from licensed Radiologic Technologist in the area of his residence or employment

Respiratory Therapists Board Exam

• Three (3) Certificates of Good Moral Character
• Certificate of Internship or Certificate of Employment with at least 10 months related to Respiratory Therapy with English Translation if written in Arabic or Foreign Language
• Certification, Authentication and Verification (CAV) for Autonomous Colleges/Universities
• For Repeaters with three (3) failures: Certificate of Completion of Refresher Course

PRC will post the list of conditionally-approved applicants on their website and shall be forwarded to the six (6) testing centers. For more information on Special Board Exams in Middle East, contact PRC or visit their website at www.prc.gov.ph.