PUPCET 2024 Requirements and Qualifications

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The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) is now in the process of accepting first year college students through their PUP College Entrance Test or PUPCET.

PUPCET is one of the most competitive college entrance exams in the country due to the sheer number of examinees. Thousands of senior high school graduates take the PUPCET every year for a chance to study in a reputable national state college.

If you are one of those interested in taking the PUPCET this 2024 then I suggest that you read the PUPCET requirements and the schedules of applications, as well as, the exams in various campuses of PUP.

PUPCET Requirements

To apply for PUPCET, the following requirements must be submitted online in JPEG format (,jpg or .jpeg) with file size not exceeding 300 kilobytes (kb):

1. Grade 11 Report Card that clearly shows your complete name, learner reference number (LRN), and the general weighted average (GWA) for first and second semesters.

2. 2 by 2-colored picture or photo with name tag. Note that your photo should look like this:

Acceptable Photos for PUPCET.

PUPCET Qualifications

The following are qualified to take the PUPCET:

1. Grade 12 students who are eligible to graduate for at the end of the Academic Year (AY) 2023-2024

2. Graduates of K-12 pilot schools who have GWA that are 82% or higher and have enrolled in any degree programs, diploma programs, or technical programs.

3. Passers of Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT), Alternative Learning System (ALS), and Non-Formal Education Accreditation and Equivalency (NFEA & E) who are certified eligible for admission to tertiary level education or college.

How to Apply for PUPCET

Applying for PUPCET is easy since it can be done online. All you need is a good internet connection and the digital copy of your PUPCET requirements.

You can read the step-by-step instructions for PUPCET application in the PUPCET website.

That covers the requirements and qualifications for PUPCET. I pray for your success in PUPCET and I hope you become part of the iskolars ng bayan sa PUP.

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Want to know more about PUPCET? I recommend that you read these articles:

1. 9 Important Tips for PUPCET Takers

2. PUPCET Coverage

3. Reminders for PUPCET Examinees

4. Tips for PUPCET

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McDo Party Package for 2024

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It is a new year! This means that we are expecting your kid’s upcoming birthday for this year. Well, it is not too early to plan your birthday bash for your son or daughter. So, to help you in your planning the birthday party please read the recent info on Mcdo birthday party for 2024.

McDo Party Food Packages

The McDo Party food packages, also known as Food Mix, for 2024 is the same as in 2023. What changed is the price because McDo increased their prices.

Here are the McDo Party food packages:

1. Food Mix 1

Food Mix 1 is composed of the following: McSpaghetti, regular fries, Sundae, and Drink.

This Food Mix now costs 190 pesos, which is up from the previous price of 178 pesos.

2. Food Mix 2

Food Mix 2 is composed of the following: 1-piece Chicken McDo with McSpaghetti, regular fries, Sundae and Drink

This Food Mix now costs 295 pesos, which is up from the previous price of 285 pesos.

3. Food Mix 3

Food Mix 3 is composed of the following: McSpaghetti, Sundae, Drink, and 1 Happy Meal toy.

This Food Mix now costs 170 pesos, which is up from the previous price of 168 pesos.

4. Food Mix 4

Food Mix 4 is composed of the following: 1-piece Chicken McDo with McSpaghetti, Sundae, Drink, and 1 Happy Meal toy.

This Food Mix now costs 290 pesos, which is up from the previous price of 278 pesos.

Food Mix 1 and 2 are for adults while Food Mix 3 and 4 are for kids. It is sad to see that McDo party food packages are getting more and more expensive. Inflation is truly terrible.

McDo Party Themes

The Cocomelon Party Theme is still available according to McDonald’s website.

Aside from Cocomelon, other McDo party themes are Happy Party Theme, Barbie Party Theme, Thomas and Friends Party Theme, and Hot Wheels Party Theme.

McDo Party Fee and Giveaways

The party fee for McDo party for 2024 is still pegged at 2,500 pesos. The party covers the following:

Decorated party room, full hosting by McDonalds crew, 10 giveaways for the guests, game prizes, and free gift for the birthday celebrant. The party fee also provides 30 pieces of the following items: invitations, party hats, activity traymats, and balloons.

You may of course request for additional items but you have to pay an additional fee

How Much is McDo Party for 50 persons

Here is the sample computation for the cheapest McDo party:

Party fee = 2,500 pesos

Food Mix 3 = 170 pesos x 50 persons = 8,500 pesos

TOTAL = 11,000 pesos

According to the above computation, the McDo party for 2024 that have the least cost for 50 persons is 11,000 pesos with Food Mix 3 as the McDo food package.

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Online NBI Clearance Renewal: the Fastest Way in getting your NBI Clearance

There was one time when I was required to immediately submit an NBI Clearance. I was thinking back then that it was impossible for me to get an NBI Clearance because of the usual process of booking a schedule at the NBI website, the very long lines during biometrics, and the fact that my name always has a "hit".

The most problematic for me is my name having a "hit" - which means that there is a criminal or a suspected criminal having the same name as me. The result of this is that the release of my NBI clearance is extended by at least one week because the NBI will check their records.

The good news for me is that NBI now has a very fast way for renewing an NBI Clearance. I actually got my new NBI clearance within the day!

Requirements for fast NBI Clearance renewal

The following are the requirements or the important things that you should have so that you can avail of the very fast NBI clearance renewal:

1. NBI clearance number of your old NBI clearance
2. Valid government issued ID

You do not need to have an NBI Online account to renew your NBI clearance. It is less hassle than when obtaining a new NBI clearance. The way that I will show you can be done at the home page of the NBI Clearance Online. 

Step-by-step process for very fast NBI Clearance renewal

1. Go to the NBI clearance online website and look for the "NBI Clearance Online Renewal" and click the "CLICK HERE" button.

2. Input your old NBI clearance ID number, mobile number, your name, and birth date then click the "Verify" button.

3. Select the verification options. You can choose from one of the following: Mother's information, Mobile No. used during registration, and Email address used during registration.

I selected “mobile no. used during registration” and then I input my mobile number then clicked the “Verify” button.

4. The next step is selecting if you want to pick-up your NBI Clearance or have it delivered through door-to-door delivery. I selected pick-up since door-to-door delivery has additional delivery fees plus may take more than one day. I wanted my NBI Clearance to be released within the day. Click “Continue to payment” once you choose the method that you want.

Take note that the pick-up option is only available at NBI Clearance Center, UN Avenue, Manila.

5. The next step is selecting the payment option. I chose to pay at 7-Eleven since it is the most convenient for me. The NBI clearance fee is 130 pesos while the convenience at 7-Eleven is 30 pesos. In total, I paid 160 pesos for the renewal of my NBI Clearance.

6. The last step is picking up the NBI clearance.

I got my NBI Clearance very quickly. I applied for the renewal of my NBI Clearance online in the morning and I got my NBI Clearance in the afternoon. It is very quick and convenient! I can say that NBI Clearance has the best online system compared to other government agencies.

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