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ittle anila MAY - JUNE 2013 VICTORIA CUP L M ConfidentialFilipino Centre, Toronto held another . successful Victoria Cup Basketball Advice applies to PH Invitational at the Hoopdome. Players of every age saw lots of action as these Filipinos & OFWs photos will attest. MAIN PHOTO, A Forex player goes for the shot in a friendly game against the Toronto Police. INSET FROM TOP, Michelle Beloso goes for the drive; A Durham player goes for the shot; A Robinsons player goes against the Save Your Angels. Money MANILA - If Filipinos want to save and become financially sustainable in the future, they should start changing their culture of spending beyond their means, world-renowned personal finance guru Suze Orman said. “Don’t spend money you don’t have to impress people you don’t know or even like,” she said in a media briefing in Makati City, May 16. The finance icon is back in the Philippines for the second time to give advice on how to manage personal finances, something which heavy-spending Filipinos need. The personal finance guru lauded the Filipinos’ love for their family and the innate nature of making SAVE MONEY continued on page 23 Competing for PCCF’s Ms. Philippines Canada 2013 A beauty from Leyte, Michelle Angelique Veloso, is one of the candidates in the Miss GMA orders Geoff Eigenmann Philippines Canada 2013. The pageant is an undertaking of the Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation and final judging & “Lose Weight” coronation will be during the Pinoy Fiesta & Trade Show at the Metro Heart tells co-star to go easy on the Food Toronto Convention Centre on June 22nd, 2013. (PHOTO BY MANILA, Philippines The limelight, hit the gym and reclaim WILLIE SANTIAGO - Kapuso Network is facing a his best shape. The management St. Jamestown News “heavy” problem - one of its top- Service, Dindo Orbeso) tier actors needs some time off the LOSE WEIGHT continued on page 23 Pinoy Fiesta brings the Stars No Alternative for Taiwan Pinoy Fiesta will bring the Stars of Taiwan suspends hiring PHL workers over shooting of the TV Network Taiwanese Fisherman in the Philippines, GMA Pinoy TV. Accomplished and MANILA, Philippines – The alternative OFWs can find work,” he said, adding, “This award winning artists, DENNIS TRILLO, labor markets being eyed by the Philippine will further infuriate Taiwanese employers who GLAIZA DE CASTRO government for Filipino who may be affected are now serious in removing Filipinos as their and RAFAEL ROSELL by the brewing tension between Taiwan and contracts expire.” will surely entertain the Philippines are not feasible, a recruitment He also disclosed that more employers in you with their extra ordinary performances, industry expert said. Taiwan have recalled job orders for Filipinos it will indeed be an According to Emmanuel Geslani, there are issued this year and transferred these job evening to remember no alternative markets for OFWs in Taiwan in orders to other countries in support of their for everyone. Mark case the Philippines eventually loses this labor government’s stand. the date, June 22 at the Metro Toronto market, which, he said, was the most sought- Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said Convention Centre, after destination of OFWs. Hall D. “Malacañang should stop deceiving the TAIWAN MAY - JUNE 2013 MAY - JUNE 2013 L. M. public…Confidential that there are other markets where continued on page 24 1 Sam Pinto will not do Filipino sa Canada Frontal Nudity SAM Pinto is only second to Marian Rivera in the Sen. Enverga, Jr. early stages of FHM’S annual contest for the Sexiest Woman. Would she want to be Number 1 again after topping it for two consecutive years? Urges the Fil-Can business community “Siyempre naman, but I won’t be campaigning for for increased trade with PH myself,” she says. “Hahayaan ko na lang ang fans ko to campaign for me. Bahala na sila if they want me to win. Kundi naman, okay rin lang for me.” She was Number 1 twice at FHM. How come her home studio Viva, has still not given her a launching film whereas newcomers like Yam Concepcion and Meg Imperial (both brought by Viva to ABS-CBN) have already had their launching films, “Rigodon” and “Menor de Edad”? “Okay lang. I’m not in a hurry. I’m sure the right time will come. Ako naman, I want to really prepare for that perfect moment na magsosolo na ako. Ayoko ng madaliang project lang. At ‘di ko rin kaya yung sobrang pa-sexy, like ‘yung ginawa ni Yam. Friends na kami before she joined showbiz and I admire her guts, but ako, ‘di ko talaga kaya mag-frontal. At ‘di rin makakaya ng family ko. Okay na sa’kin as of now doing teleseryes like ‘Indio’. My role as Diwata ng Tubig at Dagat really helped para mas makilala ako ng tao. Enjoy kami lahat sa set dito kasi puro mababait ang mga kasama kong diwata and si Sen. Bong Revilla. Now that it’s ending next week, we’re all proud to be part of a big-budgeted TORONTO, Canada - Sen. Tobias Enverga, Jr. (C, Ontario) inducted officers and directors of the PCCT to explore working historical epicserye like ‘Indio’ na napakahirap talaga has issued a call on the Filipino Canadian business community with other Chambers of Commerce elsewhere in the country gawin but very fulfilling.” to work in furtherance of an increased trade between the to expand markets for two-way trade with the Philippines. In Philippines and Canada. mid-April, Sen. Enverga, Jr. had a dialogue with the Manitoba Speaking at the Philippine Chamber of Commerce-Toronto Filipino Business Council which expressed interest in working Heard: Sir Chief on (PCCT) Induction Ball and Dinner Gala in Toronto on with various business organizations across the country for Saturday, May 4, 2013, Sen. Enverga, Jr. recalled the initial economic prosperity of the Filipino Canadian community in being ‘Papa-ble!’ steps taken by PCCT when its representative traveled to the Canada. Richard Yap, or Papa Chen/Sir Philippines as part of the official delegation of Prime Minister Stephen Harper. He said that PCCT President Oswald Tugadi TOP LEFT, Senator Tobias Enverga addresses the PCCT. Chief, reveals his secret to being initiated in principle the signing of MoU with the Philippine TOP RIGHT, PCCT poses with the Congen. “papa- Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) in the Philippines, ABOVE LEFT & RIGHT, Consul General Junever Mahilum- West inducts the officers of PCCT. ble”—which as well as with several chapters of the PCCI. BOTTOM LEFT, FV Food’s Mel Galeon and Flor Vendiola The only Filipino Canadian in the Senate of Canada took poses with the Congen. was why he note that the PCCT begun implementation of those initial steps BOTTOM RIGHT, Ted Dayno of THD Consultants and wife was chosen when it formed a delegation and conducted a trade mission Rhodora, Consul-General Junever Mahilum West and Perly C-Lium Fibre to the Philippines in February this year. Among those which and Joseph Alilio of Forex Cargo pose for a photo. initially yielded positive results were those in the cosmetics and endorser logistics, trade and even at age cargo forwarding 46. “I was on industries. Sen. Enverga, Jr. the thin side told the Filipino when I was Canadian business younger… community not to Photo shows Mel galeon of FV Foods with Richard Yap hesitate to reach his (so) I started office for assistance on working matters in pursuance out,” he says. “Instead of heavy of the objectives of the PCCT. meals, I opt for five to six light meals The Conservative throughout the day.” Senator for Ontario urged the newly- Camilineos Fiesta Dinner & Dance FROM LEFT, Camilineo president Harold Guarin (right) greets guests; Officers pose with Consul Paez; Young ones perfrom a dance number; Officers Nieva Carpio address the crowd as emcee Roger Guarin looks on; Former president Louie Molina tells the crowd to enjoy the night. 2 L. M. Confidential MAY - JUNE 2013 MAY - JUNE 2013 BEA FAVORED OVER Nancy Binay is hurting from Inquirer OpEd BARBIE TARLAC CITY, Philippines— Like spare my parents, especially my mother, She said the Brighthalls Children’s IS Bea Binene now the more favored teen many other candidates, those belonging from their demolition campaign,” she Foundation Inc., of which she is a star of GMA7 to the United Nationalist said in a statement later trustee, “provides temporary refuge for over her Alliance’s senatorial on. infants and children below two years old rival Barbie ticket have had to endure Binay singled out who are abandoned or neglected.” Forteza? She the intense summer a Philippine Daily “Its mission is to give the best possible has her own heat in an effort to Inquirer editorial physical and emotional care to children primetime court voters with only that questioned her in a safe and comfortable place while soap, “Home five weeks to go before qualification to run for looking for loving homes that will take Sweet Home,” election day. the Senate, especially in them in and take care of them,” she while Barbie No different is Nancy her first attempt at an added. has been idle Binay, a 39-year-old elective position. Binay said she was also connected since “Paroa.” mother of four best known for being the “That she is rating well in the surveys is not with the Bigay Pagmamahal Foundation “Hindi naman eldest daughter of Vice President Jejomar an argument for qualification. We can already as its executive director. She said the po,” she Binay, her main “credential” as far as her hear her professional supporters say, ‘Let the foundation “provides access to quality people decide.’ But popularity, or ‘winnability’ says.