2019 NOVEMBER REDUCE PHL HOLIDAYS has too many holidays in Southeast Asia

MANILA - The Philippines loses which seeks to cut down the number of Asian Nations (ASEAN) average 15 holi- a month of productivity yearly non-working holidays to 18 from the current days only per year,” he said in his explanato- due to excessive holidays, a 21 to 25. ry note. lawmaker said. “With 21 to 25 public holidays per year, Under his proposal, only the following the Philippines is one of the top countries regular holidays will remain: New Year’s Day in the region and among the most prolific House Ways and Means Committee Chair in the world with the most holidays. Public REDUCE PHL HOLIDAYS Joey Salceda has filed House Bill 5032 holidays in the Association of South East continued on page 11 ANGELINA CRUZ More Than Just an Artista Daughter

Phl Retirement Among Worse Worldwide Boobay Show Wins Ina Raymundo defends daughter’s Big Boobs Asin Tax on “daing” considered is Pregnant? Again? Keeping Up With The Barrettos PHL to lift 1M Filipinos from Poverty Model Kina Amarillo DOH might ban E-Cigarettes The comedy show Charot featuring comedians AJ Tamiza and Boobay wears a Hector Totong filled 350-400 of the 450 seats at the Korean Centre. In photo, fan Abby Diaz (CENTRE) recognizes them at Parkway Mall a day before the show. Gellangarin design. Ai-Ai reveals former life as Mistress is 3rd with lowest quality of life

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Bank has shown. Nigeria; , ; and Manila, the research, were Zurich, Switzerland; ranked poorly at third place among 56 Based on its May 2019 report, Deut- Philippines. Wellington, ; and Copen- cities worldwide with the lowest quality sche Bank said the top three cities with One the other hand, the cities with MANILA of life, research published by Deutsche the lowest quality of life were Lagos, the highest quality of life, according to continued on page 9 1 1 2 2 sa kaniya, ‘Alam mo bang pinagti-tripan tayo sa Twitter, na sinasabi na tayo?’” “So kami pinagtatawanan na lang namin, pati kami nina Janella [Salvador],” he said, referring to their other co-star in the late night drama. He also added that Honey Shot he and Ilacad are “just close.” Garcia explained that people might have gotten the idea because Ilacad’s character is supposed to like his. He said that this dynamic led to them developing Regine a better friendship that began when they ‘Nobody remem- both were part of the 2017 teleserye “The Good Taguinod bers the run- Son.” ners-up’: Miss Uni- “Lahat 21-year old Regine naman verse 1969 Gloria ng cast loves sinigang. She ka-close plays badminton. Diaz shares pag- namin. Kaya sig- She is currently on eant bitter realities uro nagagawa namin nang maganda yung her 3rd year taking mga eksena namin,” he said. MANILA, Philippines — Miss Uni- Garcia’s previous relationship prior to up Political Science verse 1969 did not hold back the new rumors was with , University of in revealing some unspoken rules among while Ilacad was last linked with Nash pageant queens during Netflix’s Tuesday Aguas. Toronto. She press conference for the season two of graduated Liberal pageant-themed series “Insatiable,” in admits he Arts at Seneca which she is a guest star. almost quit showbiz be- When asked by Miss Grand Interna- College. She is the tional 2016 1st runner-up Nicole Cor- cause of depression doves, the forum’s host and moderator, daughter of Julie on her interpretation of the series’ season Sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon, uma- Tañafranca. We wish two theme, “Queens take control,” Gloria min si James Reid, 26, na ilang beses na her all the luck in her shared how pageant winners are treated niyang muntikang talikuran ang showbiz among beauty queens. dahil sa depression. endeavour. “Well, I’m talking based on experience. Saad ng Kapamilya actor, “Yeah, many To a certain extent, the winner has the times. say. I mean, they always talk about the “Most of the time was before Nadine first runner-up, second runner-up. There and I got together. comes a time, after one or two years, “I can say that was probably the height nobody remembers the runners-up. So of my depression.” it’s the queens who take control,” the Si Nadine Lustre, 25, ang reel-and-real award-winning actress explained. life girlfriend ni James. Even in ordering food, the winners Gaano kaseryoso niya itong ikinukun- have the final say, Gloria claimed. “If the sidera noon? Tugon niya, “Serious enough winner wants inihaw na baboy... even if for me to I wanna just drop everything, everybody wants quinoa, it’s the inihaw yup, like, saying goodbye to everything. na baboy that comes.” Debby Ryan and “I was still so affected by what fans said. Dallas Roberts, who play the lead in the “At that time, I was still so affected by series, said they were able to experience what people were telling me how to be what it means for “queens to take control” me, people telling me what to do with my after working with Gloria. life.” Dahil daw sa dikta ng mga tagah- “There’s so many different types of anga, nagmuni-muni muna si James ukol strength that a woman can exude. It’s just dito sa ibang bansa. Saad niya, “At that in the DNA of the show. And the thing time, I took a trip to by myself. I’ve noticed, and all of these women — “Just alone. specifically working with Gloria, with her “I wanted to get away from the country, formidable, terrifying energy — respect is away from the fans and bashers alike.” not demanded. It’s commanded. I think Dagdag pa ni James, pagkabalik niya that is really prevalent to me and all of the sa bansa galing Japan, doon na raw lalong powerful women I’m around and look up naging maigting ang ugnayan ng relasyon to.” nila ni Nadine. “With her, I didn’t have to pretend. amused Naudlot daw ang balak niyang taliku- by romance rumors with ran ang limelight dahil na rin sa kanyang nobya. Alexa Ilacad “Being able to share it with someone because, like, I would just bottle it all up Joshua Garcia shot down recent and tried to forget it, but it doesn’t work rumors that he’s dating “The Killer Bride” that way. co-star Alexa Ilacad. “Like, pain shared is half the pain.” The actor said: “May nakikita akong Inamin ni James na magka-live in na mga tweet about sa [amin], and sinabi ko sila ni Nadine.

Bonna Esporas and daughter Sa- mantha pose with Kapamilya stars Darren Espando, Jona and Negi.

3 3 Ina Raymundo defends daugh- ter from remark on ‘too big’ What The FACT? boob size BY JOSE BAKING

Erika Poturnak, Ina Raymundo some of her pics Mother and daughter Ina That’s Entertainment Raymundo (right) and Erika before her breasts Poturnak became too big. The Barretto family feud is going person, another politician, thrown a bone will chase it Pretty girls do not non-stop. Maybe, by the time this another country for no chew on it until all angles has Ina Raymundo’s need to exert too paper is distributed, it may have reason. The media will write been milked on it. daughter Erika much effort.” run out of steam already. Maybe. about it. If that doesn’’t work, Poturnak wowed Raymundo was Family feuds used to employ guns, Duterte will make another In another news, Philippines this week in a quick to defend goons and gold and they used to kill crazy statement un-related to plan to lift 1-M poor people pre-debut video and photo shoot her daughter and asked, “What each other when and where they see the one he just said. If it goes every year in 10 years daw. that showed her confident in her are you trying to insinuate? each other hanggang magkaubusan. trending, the government will They already lifted mga 330 own skin. Poturnak modeled in #ignorant.” Thanks to social media, now they rest while the media feasts on people out of retirement and bikinis and a corset on a beach, She explained that her daugh- shoot with their mouth. Nobody the topic, congress and the made them millionaires for proudly flaunting her curves. ter has been insecure about her dies and people are entertained. senate will deabte it, create now. Mga Congressmen Raymundo has been support- chest. “If anything, my daugh- a committe to investigate it, and senators po. If they stay ive of her daughter willing to be ter wants to make her breasts The Barretto feud can only be good summons all the witnesses, there long enough, they will out in public, after years of want- smaller. You have no idea how for Duterte. The government doesn’t etc... Once that issue or become billionaires. Ehe,e ste ing to maintain her privacy. As this made her insecure about have to come up with their own non-issue has been milked ano ba itong nasabi ko? the actress said in her Instagram. her body but I’m happy that it’s issue every two weeks. Here’s how to death, Duterte will make “During her early teenage years, not affecting her much anymore. it works. Out of the blue, President make another crazy statement Balik tayo sa mga Barretto... Erika didn’t want me to post any She’s embracing what she has. Duterte wil badmouth another and th emdia, like dogs, being of her photos. She didn’t want Be careful with what you say.” to be exposed because she wasn’t She added, “I beg to disagree. ready and I completely under- I see a beautiful face more than stood.” anything.” “I’m so glad we waited for the At 43, Raymundo is an exam- right moment. Here she is… I’m ple of being body-positive and going to support her all the way.” embracing her sensuality. Being Along with the praises of a mother of five has not stopped her daughter’s natural beauty her from flaunting her came criticisms, one of which sexy figure, whether implied a boob job. One @ on social media or katvalencia1023 commented on in a men’s maga- Raymundo’s post of her daugh- zine—truly owning ter’s pre-debut video: “She’s what she has got. pretty but I hope she didn’t make her busts too big. Comparing ANGELINA CRUZ More Than Just an Artista Daughter

etween promoting her self-titled EP, performing for crowds of thou- so it doesn’t come as a surprise addressed with the wave of a hand. “I think sands, and acing her that she often has to battle I adapted to it [early],” Angelina admits, BMathematics and English class- stage fright. “I get to release when asked about her childhood. es, this 17-year-old is taking time all [the nervous] energy out But the best pieces of advice she’s gotten to find herself and figure out what every time I perform.” from her mom have always been to be she wants to do next. This year, she released her herself and practice humility—and if Sun- get self-titled EP, on which she shine’s rule of knowing your priorities and [this collaborated and sticking to them is anything Angelina Cruz had never really considered kind of ] oppor- worked with We usually sing to go by, it’s safe to say that herself the singer in the family. Her sisters tunity a lot, so I took award-winning together, but Angelina is a level-headed and were fond of singing, sure, but she wasn’t. it.” producer Ito Ra- genuine person today for a She was more of an artist, and she preferred Her mom was padas of Neoco- just for fun when good reason. curling up with a sketchbook and draw- ecstatic—but if Ange- lours, emerging we’re bored “We’re close,” Angelina says ing or painting dreamy pictures like forest lina was going to put Keiko of her relationship with her nightscapes. When she was in eighth grade, herself out there, she Necesario, and mom. however, her sister Samantha got a ukelele. was going to have to Iñigo Pascual. “It was actually Angelina, the eldest of three children, Out of curiosity, she picked it up and found practice and work really exciting,” she says. became the first to pursue a singing career that it wasn’t so hard to teach herself to play. hard, and focus on At 17, Angelina is still in her immediate family. On the topic of “Eventually I started doing covers and her studies. “[But] living her own coming-of- doing music with her siblings and possibly posting them online,” says Angelina. you don’t get [this age story, existing on a planet forming a sister act a la Haim, she beams, “They reached out to my mom,” Angelina kind of ] opportu- of her own making, the way “Maybe! We usually sing together, but just recalls. (Her “mom,” of course, is actress nity a lot, so I took teenagers do. She loves horror for fun when we’re bored.” , from whom Angelina has it. It’s also a great movies, excels in English and And if neither singing nor acting end gotten her impressive stature and delicate way for me to keep Mathematics in school, and up being for her, she still plans to take up a features, not to mention her singing talent.) practicing and get peppers her sentences with business management course in college and The team from Universal liked what she better, and I’m “obviously” and “actually.” find a balance between her passions. was doing with the music she was making happy that I signed There’s such a grounded, “Right now, I’m [all about] being true to for fun, and they wanted to know if she with them.” easygoing air to her that first myself,” says Angelina. Turning 18 soon, was interested in a record deal. “I was super Despite being impressions and notions of she adds, means that she’ll have to start surprised,” she gushes. “Because, ‘di ba, I’m no stranger to the her being a “celebrity daugh- writing her own path and making some big not really used to singing, so it was really public eye, Ange- ter” (her parents, after all, are Sun- decisions. “I’m still trying to find myself. unexpected and it was exciting.” lina has grown up shine Cruz and ) I’m still trying to find my own thing. I’m “I really prioritize my studies first, more to be soft-spoken are suddenly trivial, something getting there.” than my career,” she says. “[But] you don’t and unassuming, 4 4 , ayaw na ng boyfriend na taga-showbiz DOH wants

Ang maipatayo ang kanyang dream house sa ban on e-ciga- lote na naipundar niya ang main goal ngayon ni Ryza Cenon kaya tanggap siya nang tanggap ng rettes mga trabaho. MANILA - The Department of Hindi nabakante si Ryza at may action movie Health called Wednesday for a ban on siyang ginagawa. e-cigarettes as it stressed that vaping Ito ay ang Delta, kung has no positive health effect. saan kasama niya sina Phoe- Vaping or using e-cigarettes, is not be Walker at Cindy Miranda. a proven nicotine replacement therapy Ang sunud-sunod na and can cause lung illness as well, projects kaya wala muna sa Health Undersecretary Eric Domingo isip ni Ryza ang maki- said. pagrelasyon. “If the DOH had its way, we would Besides, hindi pa raw siya handang magma- go for an outright ban,” Domingo told hal muli. Nadine Lustre on Pregnancy rumours reporters, noting that a bill is on the “Ayoko na sa taga-showbiz, nakakapagod. works for the proposal. “Although si Cholo [Barretto] kasi, siya yung “Ang vape ay nakakasama sa ating first na boyfriend ko from showbiz. Pregnant? Here’s what Nadine Lustre naman ‘yung magpahinga. And meron din kalusugan, hindi po ito ligtas,” he said. Tila napaso nang husto ang aktres sa pakiki- has to say po kasi akong mga kailangan asikasuhin (Vape is not good or safe for the pagrelasyon sa kapwa artista. Nadine Lustre has yet again laughed outside po of showbiz.” health.) “Kung magkakaroon ako ng bagong off rumors that she is pregnant. Lustre also admitted that she At present, over 1 million Filipinos, boyfriend, sana non-showbiz at sana last na, kasi Earlier this month, a photo of Na- doesn’t know where the fake news dine Lustre posing at the airport with came from, adding that she hopes or about 1 percent of the population ang tanda ko na. a plump belly before flying to Indone- people would believe in something if are using e-cigarettes, Domingo said. “I’m turning 32 sa December 21. sia for an endorsement commitment it came directly from her instead of E-cigarettes are devices that vapor- “Nape-pressure ako dahil yung mga kasama made rounds online. other people. ize a solution that users inhale. It does ko, yung friends ko, may mga anak na, dalawa While netizens weren’t exactly “Oo. Bakit,” she said. “Saan kasi not use tobacco leaves, unlike regular na. sure as to why she had a rather nanggaling? Parang ako naman, cigarettes. “Kaya kapag may get-together kami, naa-out more round tummy, several if hindi naman nanggaling sa akin, Its use became popular among of place ako minsan. Nag-uusap sila regarding sa netizens speculated that she sana ‘wag nang paniwalaan ‘di ba?” Filipinos, particularly the youth, as babies, so parang ako, gusto kong i-share yung was pregnant. Asked why she now has a sexier the government implemented higher aso ko. Siyempre, gusto ko rin magkaanak kahit During the sidelines of the media launch figure, Nadine said: “Nagkasakit po ako. Ano excise taxes on tobacco products, and isa lang. Sina Mike Tan, LJ Reyes, may mga anak for Your Moment, ABS-CBN’s newest po, viral po. Siyempre lahat po halos ng tao the ban on smoking in public areas. na. Sila yung mga kasabay ko sa showbiz,” sabi talent reality search, some members of the ngayon may sakit. Kakagaling lang sa rainy While long-term health impacts ni Ryza. entertainment press asked Nadine Lustre if season. So ayun po.” from vaping remain largely unknown, Ang makapagbiyahe sa ibang bansa ang the rumors were true. This is not the first time Nadine was e-cigarettes were viewed as a healthier gusto ni Ryza na reward sa sarili pagkatapos “Ha? Buntis ako? Ba’t di ko po alam na rumored to be pregnant. Back in 2017, the alternative that could help users quit ng siyam na buwan na taping niya para sa The buntis ako,” she said. “Talaga ba? Hindi same rumors surfaced on social media. smoking when they were first launched General’s Daughter. naman,” she said. Meanwhile, the actress is set to judge the a few years ago. “Sobrang simple lang ng reward ko, ang With Your Moment reportedly set to run talent reality search Your Moment alongside But countries like and makapag-travel lang, pero may mga trabaho for 15 weeks, Nadine Lustre said she would King of Talk and International have been considering pull- pa ako. be more than glad to take a break from RnB Sensation . ing electronic cigarette products from “Siguro sa December na lang. Gusto kong showbiz for a while. The show airs this November 9 on ABS- markets and restricting advertising as pumunta sa dahil mahilig ako sa hiking,” “Ako. I guess kasi buong taon tuloy-tuloy CBN. vaping faces increased scrutiny. sabi ni Ryza. din po ako. So I think well-deserved ko

5 5 Did Kim Molina’s talent fee increase after the success of ‘Jowable’?

•Kim Molina’s film Jowable is a hit in cinemas •Rumors are that her talent fee increased after starring in the film •The actress was overwhelmed by the movie’s success

Retirement system in Philippines Singer and actress Kim Molina was overwhelmed by the success of her launching movie Jowable under Viva films. The movie which details one woman’s search for love was among worst worldwide directed by Daryll Yap. “I’m very happy and I feel very honored to be part of it. Like my smile di siya matanggal ngayon MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines the level of real economic growth. sobrang saya ko kasi una sa lahat yung prod- has the fourth worst retirement system On the other hand, the country had the prod po kasi namin with everyone… masaya among 37 countries, according to a study third lowest ranking in adequacy, with a 39 din kasi eh. Kumbaga parang we just felt like which assesses various pension systems sub-index value. we are bunch of theater actors excited across the globe. Mercer said adequacy refers to the for another project, for another play Based on the 2019 Melbourne Mercer benefits provided to the poor and a range kasi ganoon po yung nararamdaman ko Global Pension Index (MMGPI), the of income earners, as well as design features whenever I have new musicals.” With the success of her launching movie, it was rumored Philippines’ retirement system ranked 34th and characteristics that enhance the that she is now enjoying an increased talent fee at ABS-CBN. among 37 countries, with an overall index efficacy of the overall retirement income When asked about the matter, the actress only answered value of 43.7. system. in jest. “Ang masasabi ko po diyan Viva po ang maka- This is the Philippines’ first time to be The Philippines was also at the bottom kasagot ng ganyang mga katanungan sapagkat ako po ay included in the MMGPI study, which is of the integrity sub-index—which nagtratrabaho lamang. Ako po ay isang aktor na gustong retirement system. now on its 11th year. The index studies considers regulation and governance, ipamahagi sa inyo ang aking talento. Yun lang naman po. The company said the 2019 index Sa mga na mga papera-pera na ganyan wala po akong 37 retirement systems across the world protection and communication for calculates the net replacement rate, which alam as of now. Kakapalabas pa lang po ng aking pelikula covering almost two-thirds of the global members, and operating costs of the refers to the level of retirement income na maraming salamat naman po tintangkilik nila.” population. pension system—with a score of 34.7. provided to replace the previous level of Before gaining her lead role in Jowable, Kim was first “By benchmarking global retirement “Based on its results and ranking in its seen in her iWant movie MOMOL Nights along with Kit employment earnings. income systems, the Melbourne Mercer first inclusion in the index, the Philippines Thompson. The movie centers on a woman, portrayed Based on the study, the Philippines Global Pension Index can help both can consider increasing the minimum level by Kim, who tries to move on from a failed relationship found itself among the top 15 for the public and private sectors in the of support for the poorest aged individuals through MOMOL leading to one-night stands. sustainability sub-index, with a score of The actress was then asked to compare her two films Philippines understand how they can and widening coverage of employees,” Tan 55.5. both of which she said were challenging to do. improve the country’s retirement system said. Sustainability includes factors, such as “It’s two different materials po din kasi kumbaga I can’t and generate better outcomes for retirees,” “It can also look into setting aside funds the economic importance of the private compare them with one another because it is too different said Harold Tan, wealth leader for Mercer in the public system for the future and from each other kumbaga. MOMOL Nights was hard for me pension system, level of funding, the Philippines. introducing options for retirement plan in a sense it was my first lead role na launched digitally length of expected retirement, labor force According to Mercer, the study covers proceeds to be preserved for retirement and it was also my very first bed scene as in bed scene ta- participation rate of the older population, three sub-indices, namely sustainability, purposes,” he said. laga. I came from a very conservative family. Ang MOMOL the current level of government debt and Nights po kasi the material also delikado. Comedy po kasi adequacy and integrity to measure each siya but at the same time it’s very sexy.” Meanwhile, the actress also opened up about her bed scene in the Viva film with real life boyfriend Jerald Napoles which she described as awkward. Alessandra on becoming writer/director: ‘We have to grow’ Imelda itinaob ang AlDub sa “Jowable is hard for me but it was my real boyfriend kumbaga it was really awkward naman for me. Every time ALESSANDRA De Rossi is happy alam na siya ang makakapareha ko, but Philippine Arena kasi me and Gerald, every time na mag-eksena kami we to work with JM de Guzman in the when I found out, natuwa ako. Mag- see to it na mauna po yung actor kami so tinatanggal po JUKEBOX Queen, Asia’s Sentimental Songstress, muna namin si Kim at si Jerald sa pagkatao namin. So entry, “Lucid”, where aling naman talaga siyang artista at KAPPT president, entrepreneur and Camarines it’s really Elsa and Bumbay. We’re just actually blessed na she plays Anna Cruz, a lucid nagkasundo kami agad kasi pareho Sur vice-governor Imelda Papin made history we’re trained sa theaters so ganun po kami ka-trained,” dreamer, who meets JM, a man of kaming seryoso with our craft.” she shared. as she filled-up mystery who challenges her She’s confident that moviegoers What is her favorite scene in Jowable? the 55,000-seater to make her dreams more looking for a different kind of movie “Ako favorite scene ko yung bar scene ng friends. One Philippine Arena last take din po yun. It’s my favorite because I’m working with daring and adventurous. will enjoy “Lucid”. “Kakaiba kasi ang Saturday, October 26, two of the best comedians in the country for me Chad Kinis “This is something that concept. Tungkol ito sa mga panag- when she mounted and Cai Cortez. Although idagdag na po natin so Jobelyn happens in real life, may inip and how it affects our waking (Manuel) na bago sa industriya pero meron din yung her 45th anniversary lucid dreamers talaga, e,” life. Mahirap gawin, but with a bata eh. Para lang din po aking nasa teatro. Ang sarap ng in the entertainment says Alex. “When it was first competent actor like JM, nanini- batuhan kasama yung mga co-actors mo na generous sa business. Billed as eksena.” offered to me, sabi ko, aba, e wala akong naitawid namin nang “IMELDA PAPIN: Queen Though Kim gained praise for her performance, the meron na rin akong idea for a maayos ang kakaibang movie @ 45 Anniversary Con- actress said that she is not aiming to win any awards to movie like this, tungkol sa dreams-dreams. namin. Also, mahusay din ang treatment avoid frustrations. cert” and directed by Sabi ko, naunahan ako! But I agreed to do dito ng director naming si Victor Villan- “Bonus na lang po if ever. It’s another blessing if ever Joane Laygo with Mel Villena as musical director, it right away kasi nagandahan ako. Our ueva, who earlier did the indie hit comedy mabigyan po tayo ng pagkakataon. But I couldn’t say I’m the concert was jointly produced by Dream Wings aiming for it kasi ako po pinalaki po ako ng magulang ko movie is about a woman na marunong na ‘Patay na si Hesus’.” Productions and Papin Entertainment Productions. na if you are aiming for something more than what you al- mag-lucid dreaming, so, sa kanyang daily Alex herself is now no longer just an Naging special guest ni Imelda sina LA Santos, ready have, yung ulo mo lalaki tapos if hindi mo makuha, life, hindi niya nakokontrol ‘yung mga actress. She wrote the script of the movie masyado kang made-depress or masyadong masakit para ang anak niyang si Maffi Papin, her sisters Gloria nangyayari sa buhay niya, bored na bored “12” last year and now, she not only writes sa ‘yo. If you expect too much, it’s gonna be too painful for and Aileen Papin, her three grandchildren, Gary siya sa life niya, ganu’n. Parang empty na the script but also directs her newest you that you won’t be able to move on to another project.” Cruz, Andrew E., April Boy Regino, Claire de la In the recent updates, Jowable has now reached a siya, burned out. Pero pagdating sa gabi, project, “Fuffy and Fream”, opposite Piolo Fuente, Eva Eugenio, Darius Razon, Jovit Baldivino, gross earning of P47.5 million since it was released last kapag natulog na siya, ayun, nakokontrol Pascual who is also producing it for his Marco Sison, , Sonny Parsons and September 25, Wednesday, in the cinemas. Kim said that niya lahat sa panaginip niya at du’n sa own company, . “Siyempre, the movie was unexpected for her. She was also thankful Victor Wood. Si naman ang naging isa sa dreams niya, she will meet ‘yung we have to grow,” she says. “It’s a new for the supporters of her movie. surprise guest na nagpaunlak ng dalawang kanta. karakter ni JM, a lucid dreamer din na adventure for me but I’m glad bago ‘yun, “Sa lahat po na nakanood na ng Jowable maraming Nang unang lumabas ang balita na sa salamat po sa inyo. Jowable nation mahal na mahal po nasa advanced level, at na-challenge siya nagawa ko itong ‘Lucid’ with JM de Philippine Arena magku-concert si Imelda, marami namin kayo. Hindi po namin inaasahan na ganito po kainit kasi hindi niya ito makontrol.” Guzman and I really enjoyed working ang nagtaasan ng kilay. “Kaya ba niyang punuin ang pagtanggap niyo sa amin. Hanggang ngayon po 41 How is it working with JM? “Hindi ko with him.” million and counting. Sana marami pa po ang makakanood `yan?” tanong ng iba. Until dumating ang araw ng aking pelikula. Sana po patuloy niyo kaming suportah- ng Sabado, October 26 when people started to an. Thank you so much,” Kim said. arrive in droves at the Philippine Arena hapon pa The actress revealed that she has another Viva film lamang. Nakakakilabot ang dami ng taong dum- lined up. Apart from this, she can also be seen in the hit agsa sa nasabing venue na ang unang local atists afternoon series Kadenang Ginto as Savannah Rosales. She is also part of the movie Unforgettable as the best friend of na nakapuno ay ang AlDub nina ’s character. In addition, Kim was also cast at Maine Mendoza at Dabarkads ng “Eat Bulaga” in the Viva film Love The Way You Lie starring Alex Gonzaga CORRESPONDENTS nang doon ganapin ang first anniversary ng AlDub. and Xian Lim. No other local artists attempted to hold concert at The actress is still hoping to perform in a concert and the Philippine Arena dahil bukod sa malayo ito showcase her talents as a singer. Kimverlie Soriano Molina or Kim is also popular as a (Santa Maria, ), napakalaki nito (55,000 stage actress. She is known for her role Aileen in the hit Noli Gumapac Froilan Baking Fe Taduran Raymond Santos seater) para punuin. Filipino stage musical Rak Of Aegis. Ang mga pinasikat na awitin ni Imelda at the She has also landed roles in different series like The CONTRIBUTORS: Ed Tubale • Nena Gumapac peak of her popularity ay nagmistulang `national General’s Daughter, Bagani, Sana Dalawa ang Puso, La anthem’ ng mga taong nasa audience ng Philip- Luna Sangre, and Till I Met You. While her previous movies WWW.LMCONFIDENTIAL.COM were Miss Granny, Ang Pambansang Third Wheel, Ang pine Arena dahil sinasabayan nila ang pag-awit ng Dalawang Mrs. Reyes, Luck At First Sight, Extra Service, and EMAIL: [email protected] singer-politician. Jose “Joey” Baking PUBLISHED BY: Match International Group Camp Sawi. 6 6 Matteo handa na Miss Eco Teen Philippines 2019 dethroned for bilang Penduko unprofessional behavior, indecency

PHYSICALLY, emotionally and mentally ay han- Noong nakaraang linggo, kumalat nilabag ito ng teen beauty queen. dang-handa na si na gampanan ang blind item mula sa ilang pageant Kabilang dito ang hindi pagdalo ni ang pinakamalaking role bilang actor, ang Pedro enthusiasts na isang beauty queen ang Vanessa sa functions upang i-promote Penduko na magkakaroon ng super powers sa nanganganib ma-dethrone dahil sa ang kanyang titulo, ang pagwu-walk pelikulang “Penduko” na nakatakdang pamaha- hindi magandang asal at pagpu-post out niya sa mga meeting na ipinata- laan ni Jason Paul Laxamana na siya ring sumulat nito ng mapangahas na larawan. tawag ni Vegafria, at pagtanggi niyang ng script. Sa official statement na inilabas pirmahan ang kontrata kasama ang Ngayong November magsisimula ang filming ng Philippines ngayong organisasyon. ng “Penduko” na siya ring magsisilbing unang Biyernes, October 4, tinukoy rito Pagdating naman sa Indecency, action-fantasy movie na ididirek ng batang ang tatlong paglabag ni Vanessa na binanggit ang mga lumabas na nude filmmaker under Viva Films and Epik Studios na naging basehan para tanggalan siya photo ni Vanessa sa social media at nakakatakdang ipalabas in 2020. ng korona: misrepresentation of her ang “public display of alcohol and Malaking advantage kay Matteo ang pagiging credentials, unprofessional behavior, at tobacco use.” althletic. Nakatulong din sa kanya ang isang indecency. Noong nakaraang linggo ay isang Vanessa Mae Walters, the first-ever Miss Eco Teen Philippines ,was dethroned by buwang extensive training bilang isang army the Organization for failing to do her duties. PHOTO/S: Ayon sa statement: “The Miss mapangahas na larawan ang ipinost reservist at ang regular na @VANESSAMAEWALTERS ON INSTAGRAM World Philippines Organization ni Vanessa sa mismong Instagram paggi-gym at actual training wishes to maintain high ethical and account niya. sa fight instructor na Tuluyan nang tinanggalan ng ko- moral standards and uphold the Si Vanessa ay napipintong palitan si Sonny Sison na integrity of the title holders. ni Mary Daena Zaide Resurrecion, na dala- wang buwan na rona si Vanessa Mae Walters, 19, “As Miss Eco Teen Philippines, Ms. isa rin sa kandidata ng Miss World rin ni- yang ginagawa. bilang Miss Eco Teen Philippines Vanessa Mae Walters is expected to Philippines 2019. Na- kita namin kina 2019 dahil sa mga paglabag sa act as an ambassador of the Philip- Ang Miss World Philippines 2019 Matteo at Direk pines in the Miss Eco Teen compe- ay ginanap noong September 14, Ja- son ang tungkulin, ayon mismo sa national tition, represent the Organization in 2019 sa , director ng Miss World Philippines a professional matter, and serves as a . role model for the youth.” Si Vanessa ang kauna-unahang Organization na si Arnold Vegaf- Kaugnay ng “unprofessional behav- Miss Eco Teen Philippines. ria. ior,” binanggit ang mga pagkakataong Gina Pareño, tinanong si Sarah Geronimo kanilang kung kailan ito mag-aasawa excite- ment na na katrabaho at very professional. Barretto feud nakakaumay na simulan ang “Nung tinanong ko nga siya, ‘O, ano isang mal- aking mag-aasawa ka na?’ Sabi niya, ‘Oh, my HANGGA’T hindi tumitigil ang Barret- proyekto. God!’ to sisters sa kanilang family feud, tiyak na Ayon “Gustong-gusto ko siya,” kuwento ni marami pang rebelasyon ang mahahalung- kay Di- rek Gina tungkol sa pagsasama nila ni Sarah sa kat. Tiyak ding may iba pang tao na tahi- Ja- son, pelikula. mik ang buhay ngayon ang madadamay sa isang modern Pedro Penduko ang matutunghayan Idinagdag pa ni Gina na pareho sila ni totoong teleserye ng Barretto family. kay Matteo pero hindi pa rin umano mawawala sa Sarah na mahilig sa mga aso kaya walang Kahit nasa San Francisco, California, Gina Pareño (right) on Sarah Geronimo: “Napakabait na bata ni pelikula ang Pinoy touch at kultura na very much dull moments sa set ng Unforgettable. USA ngayon si Gretchen, hindi pa rin ito Sarah, sobra! Walang kaarte-arte. By nature, ganoon siya, mabait, May tatlong aso si Gina na kasama identified sa karakter. masaya na katrabaho at very professional.” ligtas sa kontrobersiya at patuloy pa rin ang Since Bisaya o Cebuano si Matteo, ididikit niya sa kuwarto, limang Labrador, at isang pakikipag-bangayan nito sa nakababatang sa kanya ang bago niyang character as Pedro Pomeranian na alaga ng kanyang anak na kapatid na si Marjorie, ina ng young star na “Ewan ko sa ‘yo!” ang natatawang sagot Penduko. si Racquel. si Julia Barretto na nag-grant ng exclusive ni Gina Pareño nang itanong ng Cabinet “Sinabi mo pa,” reaksiyon ni Gina sa Samantala, inamin ni Matteo na very proud interview with Karen Davila sa “Headstart” Files ang kanyang pakiramdam bilang komento naming parang nagtatrabaho na siya sa bagong movie ng kasintahang si Sarah na ang portion ng panayam ay ipinalabas Sweet 70 dahil nagdiwang siya ng kanyang lamang siya para sa kanyang mga aso. Geronimo, ang “Unforgettable” na patuloy na sa “TV Patrol”. Agad itong sinagot ni 70th birthday kahapon, October 20. Pero walang panghihinayang ang Gretchen sa kanyang IG account maging pinipilahan ngayon sa mga sinehan. Ang makagawa pa ng maraming pelikula multi-awarded veteran actress dahil natural Since hindi siya nakasama sa premiere night ng ang bunso nilang kapatid na si Claudine ang nag-iisang birthday wish ni Gina. ang pagiging dog lover niya. ay nag-grant ng exclusive interview sa movie na ginanap sa Cinema 1 ng SM Megamall Natuwa ang veteran actress nang mala- Ang likas na pagmamahal ni Gina sa aso last Monday, panonoorin na lamang daw nila ito ni radio program nina Jobert Sucaldito at Ah- man niya na G or for General Audience ang dahilan kaya naging malapit siya nang wel Paz on DZMM para sagutin ang mga Sarah sa regular run. ang classification na ibinigay ng MTRCB husto kay Milo, ang Jack Russell dog na pahayag ni Marjorie sa panayam kay Karen. Natawa si Matteo nang ito’y tanungin namin sa Unforgettable, ang pelikula nila ni Sarah co-star nila ni Sarah sa pelikula. The Barretto controversy is far from over. kung siya ba’y nagselos sa bagong `leading man’ Geronimo na mapapanood sa mga sinehan “Ang cute-cute ni Milo, napakatalino Sa takbo ng mga pangyayari, mukhang ni Sarah sa movie na si Milo (Happy) na isang simula sa October 23, 2019. niya. Gusto ko na nga siya na iuwi. malayo pa ang lalakbayin nito lalupa’t trained dog. “She’s happiness!” description ni Gina “Importante ang role ko sa Unforgettable araw-araw ay may mga bagong pasabog Samantala, napag-alaman namin na na- tungkol kay Sarah. bilang lola ni Sarah dahil kaming tatlo ni ang lumalabas habang ini-enjoy lamang ng ka-P5.1-M sa opening day ang “Unforgettable” “Matagal ko nang gustong makatrabaho Happy [Milo] ang magkakasundo. publiko ang mga bagong kaganapan sa gi- movie ni Sarah na magkatulong na dinirek nina si Sarah kaya nagpapasalamat ako kay Boss “Maski sabihin mo na aso si Happy, yera although nauumay na rin ang marami Jun Lana and Perci Intalan na lalo pa umanong Vic [del Rosario, Viva Films producer] madali siyang makaunawa. Kapag wala si sa kanila. lumakas sa mga sumunod na araw dahil sa dahil ako ang napili niyang gumanap na Happy, malungkot kaming lahat. In fairness sa longtime partner ni magandang feedback mula sa mga taong nakapa- lola ni Sarah sa Unforgettable. “Itong pelikulang ito, parang dream Gretchen, ang business tycoon na si To- nood na ng movie na nabigyan ng `B’ rating ng “Napakabait na bata ni Sarah, sobra! come true. Ang sarap-sarap ng pakiram- nyboy Cojuangco, tahimik lamang ito at Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB). Walang kaarte-arte. dam,” ani Gina. hindi nakikisali sa gulong kinasasangkuhan “By nature, ganoon siya, mabait, masaya ng Barretto sisters. 7 7 Manila traffic congestion may be world’s worst, says Waze

MANILA - Metro Manila is again set to only get worse in the succeeding congestion. take the dubious honor as the world’s worst months with the Christmas holi- The Philippine capital’s traffic congestion city for drivers, according to traffic naviga- day season. costs the country P3.5 billion daily, a 2017 tion app Waze. Metro Manila has consistently data from the Japan International Coopera- It takes around 4.9 minutes for a motorist been ranking as among the worst tion Agency showed. This could rise to P5.4 to cover just 1 kilometer in the Philippine cities in the world to drive a billion by 2035 if no interventions are made. capital, Waze country head Sarah Rodriguez vehicle. Traffic congestion is also costing lives was quoted in a Bloomberg report. The Asian Development Bank as ambulances face severe delays to reach This is worse than Bogota, (ADB) recently ranked Metro hospitals. where it takes 4 minutes to travel 1 kilo- Manila as the most congested Earlier this month, the capital’s 3 main meter, and Jakarta, where it takes where it takes an average of more than two city in developing Asia in a report mass transit systems suffered breakdowns all 3.83 minutes to drive the same distance. and a half minutes to travel 1 kilometer. released last month. on the same week, prompting an adminis- Other cities that were noted in the report The Waze report was based on data gath- ADB cited the lack of efficient public tration critic to say that Metro Manila was are Sao Paulo, and Tel Aviv, , ered in September, and traffic is expected to transport as one of the reasons for the already experiencing a ‘transport crisis.’

Sheryl springs a sexy surprise

Better late than never? special. The maiden issue, AO at the eventually had to help me sort through my “Siyempre kung ano lang ang time para Sheryl Cruz thinks so. Cinema with on the cover, fan mail. But I did send letters back, and sa ‘yo…. Divorced from her husband Norman is now available on all National Book what we did was gumagamit na kami ng “Doon lang naman ako nakaranas na John Bustos, 49, last known to be a Store branches. carbon paper so I can sign multiple letters, maging Cavite City. Pero, kumbaga, yung sheriff with the San Francisco Police Part of the charm of the shoot is ha ha ha! For every sack mailed out, tatlong pagiging Cavite City ko, hindi ko pa Department (SFPD), Sheryl is a single the appeal of the older woman — sako ang babalik.” masyadong alam. Alam ko na nung huli, mom to teenage daughter Ashley. At you know, May-December affairs How were you able to take this fame pero go pa rin ako, so mali pa rin ako.” 45, she said that she believes that it’s and all that. Has it ever happened when you were barely 18? Inamin ni Ai-Ai na hindi madali ang the time to change —­ that is, from to you in real life? “The truth is, it was too much to handle.” pamumuhay niya noon. a sweet image to a sexy one. Sheryl Do you remember your sig- Lahad niya, “Parang ang bigat-bigat ng undergoes her, well, “baptism nature look back then (during buhay mo, ‘tapos parati ka pang malungkot, of fire” via a sexy shoot for your That’s Entertainment Ai-Ai delas Alas opens up hindi ka masaya. AOmnl.com days)? How were the fans back about being a former mistress “Seven years akong Cavite City, dalawa So what was she then? Were they ready to go yung naging anak ko sa kanya.” thinking? to war? Ai-Ai delas Alas on being a former Ang mga naging anak ni Ai-Ai kay “All I can say is why not? “Well, all I can say is grabe. Do you mistress: “Hangga’t maaari, kung puwedeng Miguel ay sina Sofia at Nicolo. Probably, it’s because I’m remember the days when movie fans iwasan, iwasan na lang.” Mensahe pa niya, “Try niyo na lang na already of age to make my own drowned and Naging hot topic noong nakaraang ling- huwag maging ganoon. decisions,” she said in an interview with the in sampaguita garlands? Sa amin na nag- go ang pagiging other woman o kabit dahil “Hangga’t maaari, kung puwedeng portal, “plus I have nobody to ask permission end yon. sa pag-amin ni Marjorie Barretto na may iwasan, iwasan na lang. Kasi sabi nga nila, from. And you know I’m celebrating being “They were really, really kind. And now anak sila ni former Caloocan City Mayor sa bawat pagpatak ng luha ng legal na a woman…being an independent woman. I I have fans who are teachers, lawyers, Recom Echiverri at naging mistress siya. asawa, yun ang pagbabayaran mo. don’t think that there’s anything wrong with doctors, nurses, and they would tell me na Minsan nang naranasan ni Ai-Ai delas “So ako, ang tingin ko, marami akong flaunting what you have, especially if you nakikipag-away sila nung mga panahon na Alas na maging other woman nang maki- pinagbayaran.” still got it.” ‘yon! Doon daw sa basketball court nakiki- pagrelasyon siya kay Miguel Vera. And flaunt it she does. The full set of pag-sabunutan sa isang Jennifer Sevilla fan! Pero ang kaibahan lang, hindi niya alam NO PEACE OF MIND Sheryl’s sexy shoot appears in a series of arti- Even though Jennifer and I are friends!” noon na may ibang asawa ang mahusay na Ang kawalan ng kapayapaan ang sinabi cles and videos on AOmnl.com this month. Nakakatawa kasi this all happened long singer. ni Ai-Ai na dahilan kaya nagpasya siyang AO means ALL OUT, the new local before social media. If this were now, viral Ang kanyang karanasan bilang other tapusin ang relasyon nila ni Miguel. men’s lifestyle portal that features the hottest ‘to! We’re assuming fans sent you letters woman ang itinanong kay Ai-Ai nang Pero ngayon, magkaibigan sila ng unang and sexiest women in the celebrity and then. How many did you get in a day? humarap siya sa entertainment press. asawa ng ama ng kanyang dalawang anak. influencer worlds, and all the other essential “I was getting sacks full of letters. As in Saad ng Comedy Queen, “Naranasan ko “Kasi wala ka rin naman peace, e. guy stuff for the complete experience. sako-sako! My mom (Rosemarie Sonora, rin na maging escabeche, mahirap. Crayola “Hindi rin naman siya sa ‘yo umuuwi, AO also publishes a bi-annual magazine now remarried and living in California) ka nang crayola. dun pa rin siya umuuwi, e. Sheryn Regis reveals winning battle against the Big C It’s been awhile since fans have seen Sheryn Regis produc- tion na hindi okay. Pero gusto rang Kuba,” and “Sana Maulit Muli.” She also did active in the music and concert scene. Well, the Visayan ko lang talaga kumanta,” Sheryn TV dramas, such as, “” with and singer revealed only recently that it’s because she had said. and” Betty La Fea.” thyroid cancer diagnosed in 2016. She’s grateful her daugh- Given the chance, Sheryn hopes to star on a “I really never revealed it until now. I was always ter is by her side to give her teleserye while she’s in the country. ’s “Ang covered, I didn’t show my scar,” Sheryn said in an strength in tough times. Probinsyano” is also in her mind. interview. Sheryn raised her with “Kahit saan. Actually, mahilig ako sa comedy, pero Sheryn said there weren’t even symptoms prior Filipino values despite pwede din ako mag-drama. Gusto ko sila MayWard, to the discovery of her illness. She admitted feeling that she’s been gusto ko din makatrabaho ulit sila and Kim scared especially when her immune system started living in the United Chiu. They have grown so much talaga,” she said. Mensahe niya (published as is): “leaving the ph now getting compromised. States for many years Now that she is back, Sheryn hopes to collaborate for a little while. Thankfully, she has a new lease in life and she is already. with and fellow “Star in a Million” “see you all in time. back to doing what she loves—singing. “She’s so sweet. Bisaya finalist in concert. “heres to being better than before soon—in mind, “Natakot din ako, syempre hanapbuhay ko ito. Ano pa din siya. Sabi ko sa “Iba pa din ang Sheryn and Regine. Ate Regine, ako body and in spirit, cheers.” kaya gagawin ko? Pero kapag dumating ka pala sa kanya, ‘Hindi ka Amerika- naman ang susunod. We talk to each other. Actually, Nalagay sa alanganin ang papausbong na career ni sitwasyon na iyon, pipiliin mo talaga ang life. Iisipin na, Pilipina ka.’” wala pa kaming back-to-back ni Erik Santos. I look for- Alex nang ibinulgar ng fitness coach na si Miguel Lag- mo lagi na I’m thankful I’m still alive. Hindi mo na Apart from having regular ward to that. I look forward to working with the icons man Chanco sa Facebook na nag-direct message (DM) iisipin kung may boses ka ba or whatever, kundi I’m sing- ing engagements in the US, like sila Sir Martin Nievera and Sir Gary Valenciano.” sa kanya ang aktor para sa isang “indecent proposal.” just so thankful to be alive,” she said. Sheryn has fulfilled her dream of be- Hindi raw sana ito papansinin ng fitness coach, Having fully recovered from the Big C, Sheryn coming a teacher. She works part-time Alex Diaz flies to after inde- ngunit nainsulto raw siya dahil dalawang beses na learned to value her life and family more. She also as a preschool teacher. itong ginawa ni Alex sa kanya. stays away from stress. “I’m strict but also very cool with the kids. They like cent-proposal controversy Noong October 22, humingi ng dispensa si Alex “I know now how to balance my life, not to be too me a lot. I have a teenager so I know how to handle sa kanyang management, kapamilya, kaibigan, at stressed,” she said. them. When I was still on ‘Star in a Million,’ I got an Magpapalamig muna sa Canada ang dating VJ supporters. Sheryn is thankful that her voice wasn’t affected by offer to teach in an international school. International at Kapamilya actor na si Alex Diaz. Kasabay nito ang pag-amin ni Alex na isa siyang the disease and that she can still reach high notes as school or pag-aartista? Nag-artista ako,” she said. Ito ay matapos niyang masangkot sa “indecent bisexual. before. She revealed singing “Come On In Out Of The When she was still active in the Philippines before proposal” controversy. Sinabi naman ni Alex na wala siyang planong mag- Rain” and “Love On Top” upon recovery. migrating to US, Sheryn sung many ABS-CBN teleserye Bago siya lumipad patungong Calgary, nagpaalam sampa ng reklamo laban kay Miguel, na nagbulgar ng “Nung kumanta ako, para akong laging may sharp. theme songs, including those for “Marina,” “Gulong ng muna si Alex sa kanyang mga tagasuporta sa Pilipinas kanyang sexual orientation. Kinukulot technique lang talaga. Alam naman ng Palad,” “Prinsesa ng Banyera,” “Kristala,” “Kampane- sa pamamagitan ng Instagram noong October 28. 8 8 STAR CIRCLE ENTERTAINMENT JUMP WITH BOOBAY & AJ Mark Your Calendars Manila traffic congestion may be world’s worst, says Waze on November

Star Circle kids 30, 2019 jump with Boobay and AJ Tamiza while some parents pose with them also afterwards. Come and join us in the celebration of the First Aga gets chance to be more daring with Alice Ever Filipino Heritage

ness of the place which is fully covered humabol ako para hindi niya ako maiwan- “GALA” and Filipino Heri- with snow is captured vividly in the movie. an sa eksena,” she adds. “It’s really nice to Those who have seen the trailer of “Nuuk” get to work with him again.” tage Achievement Recogni- are all intrigued about Aga’s character as “Noong araw, hindi naman kami tion Event organized by the he is seen disappearing mysteriously and masyadong nagkakausap sa set, e,” says no one can remember seeing him at all Aga. “Puro trabaho lang. Unlike ngayon, with Alice. mas may time kaming magkuwentuhan, “Marami nga akong nababasang com- lalo na sa Nuuk na kami-kami lang ang FILIPINO HERITAGE ments sa internet speculating about the nandun kaya we have time to communicate twists in my character and the story,” says with each other. Feeling ko nga, parang COUNCIL OF CANADA is happy to be work- Aga. “Ano ba raw talaga ako? Multo lang first time pa lang naming magkatrabaho at the ing again with Alice Dixson in Viva’s na si Alice ang tanging nakakakita? Pero at dito namin mas nakilala nang husto ang psychological drama, “Nuuk”, which was siyempre, we cannot reveal anything kasi isa’t isa. Pareho kaming Leo, e, and we’re Marriott Hotel Grand shot on location in Nuuk, Greenland and you have to see the full movie for you to be both more introverted so may connection opens in theaters on November 6. “Bale able to understand it. And you have to see kami.” Ballroom 22 days kami roon na nag-shoot,” he says. it from the start dahil tiyak na magugulat He says he is at his happiest in his life “It’s a very cold place at lahat kami, kung kayo kasi hindi siya predictable.” now. “Yes, kontento ako sa buhay ko, I 525 Bay Street minsan, hindi makatagal sa lamig when It’s said he and Alice have a bedscene feel very comfortable with my wife, my we’re shooting exteriors. Nakaka-depressed in the movie. How is it? “It’s passionate, kids. Kaya lang ‘yung katawan mo, ‘yung Toronto, ON din kasi sobrang tahimik and you’re always but shot with so much tenderness,” says metabolism mo, nag-iba na, e. Kahit anong cooped up inside your home.” Aga. “Actually, in the past movies we did sa workout ang gawin mo at kahit anong The movie’s director, Veronica Velasco, Regal Films noong early 90s, wala kaming diyeta ang gawin mo, grabe, parang walang Attire: Filipiniana says doctors and nurses are used to getting ganitong mga eksena. Marami pang bawal epekto. But still, never surrender, laban reports of people who get drunk and kay Alice noon. Aabutin pala ng 30 years lang! Lalo ngayon, may bago pa akong Contact: lose consciousness while still outside and at pareho na kaming 50 years old bago movie, ‘Miracle in Cell no. 7’ na entry sa [email protected] they’re just fetched by an ambulance so kami makapag-love scene.” Metro Manila Filmfest, so sa set, sabi ko, they won’t die of hypothermia. The bleak- Alice says it’s a given that Aga is a very ‘wag na silang magdadala ng kung anu- good actor. “Kaya siyempre, kailangang anong pagkain para hindi ako natutukso.”

9 9 Kyline still says no to love at 17

Since she was 16 years old, several young actors have been linked to Kyline Alcantara. In fact, she was even accused of boyfriend-grabbing Philippines to triple local rice purchases once but remained quiet through the ordeal. This, even if she was hurting from social media MANILA: The Philippine government one of the world’s biggest rice importers bashing and the cold shoulder from two of her will nearly treble rice purchases from local and often buys grains from its neighbours co-stars and their constant backbiting. farmers this year, officials said on Monday, and , lifted a two-de- The fact that she knew she was innocent, after it rejected a proposal last week to cade-old cap on purchases early this year Kyline believed the truth would impose safeguard duty. and replaced it with tariffs. eventually come out so long as The National Food Authority (NFA) The policy shift has led to unhampered she remained professional and said it will now buy up to 1.14 million rice importation by the private sector, with dignified amid the controversy. tonnes of unmilled rice from local farmers, this year’s purchases seen reaching a record And when it did, the who were hurt by the removal of quantita- annual volume of more than 3 million experience made Kyline tive import restrictions, compared with the tonnes, way beyond what the country tougher. She learned previous target of 389,000 tonnes. said on Friday that the “foolhardy idea” of needs to fill the supply gap. to accept that there will The state-run agency’s purchases this imposing safeguard duty on rice imports, While that helped bring down retail always be people who easily believe gossip and year have already exceeded half of the new which could push up inflation, has been prices and ease inflation to the lowest in are quick to judge. target, spokeswoman Rebecca Olarte said. dropped. nearly three years in September, from its “Masakit pa rin when I think about these NFA also said it has been authorised by Agriculture Secretary William Dar had peak in almost a decade last year, farmers personalities who are young and new and yet its council to buy the staple grain at 19 pe- pushed for the safeguard duty to be im- suffered as farmgate prices plunged. spreading lies about me. The other one naman, sos (11 baht) per kilogram, from 17 pesos posed on top of existing tariffs, as proposed The fall in farmgate prices is not a talagang she ignores me. She will kiss everyone previously, and sell them to retailers at 23 by some farmers’ groups, to ease the pain nationwide concern, however, according to except me; I just let her be. Just like what the pesos per kg, reduced from 25 pesos. of local producers hit by a surge in rice Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez, say- Beatitudes­ in the Bible says, ‘Blessed are the The announcement comes after Eco- imports. ing those in central and southern Philip- meek for they shall inherit the earth.’ May isa nomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia The Southeast Asian nation, which is pines in particular “seem to be holding up”. pa, ‘Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the children of God.’ These are what I hold on to when I get affected by them. I just pray and hope they decide to get to know me instead,” Martin del Rosario his winning. Theater. Kyline opened up. He is willing to do another gay role after “I have a lot of things to be thankful for Luckily, the rising star has remained positive open to more ‘Panti this film. In fact, The Panti Sisters has a and being given this opportunity to stage even with her shaky beginnings in showbiz. She sequel but he doesn’t know whether his a concert is one of them. It still feels like a always looks on the bright side and says, “I dream,” the 16-year-old singer says. Sisters’-like roles character can be reinstated in the sequel count my blessings all the time because I have since he already died. RISING STAR. Teen singer and Idol more things to be thankful for in my career and Incidentally, Martin plays Alden Ri­ Even Martin del Rosario himself said he Philippines grand champion Zephanie my life. I have my regular shows, I have my was surprised when he won Best Actor at chard’s half-brother in the new GMA Dimaranan conquers the concert stage via sunflowers who really love me, and my family the third Pista ng series, “The Gift,” which started airing last a solo show at the New Frontier Theater. who is very supportive of me.” Pelikulang Pilipi- Monday. He is happy with the opportunity Fresh from the success of Moira dela Indeed, the good far outweighs the bad in no Awards for his given him by GMA to work with one of Torre’s Braver concert at the Araneta Kyline’s life with her launching movie, “Black role in “The Panti the prime actors of the Kapuso Network. Coliseum last September, where Zephanie Lipstick” as one of her biggest blessings. Opening Sisters.” appeared as one of the special guests, in cinemas on October 9, Kyline is both nervous He found his role * * * Cornerstone Concerts under the and excited to see this so called “millennial as the youngest of Manila Mayor is support- man- agement of version” of the ‘80s classic “Blusang Itim” on the Cornerstone the gay brothers as ive of his son, Joaquin Domagoso’s decision big screen. Just like ’s character Entertainment “simple” but was to join showbiz that is why he agreed to is committed to in the original who goes from ugly duckling to do a special cameo appearance in Joaquin’s pleasantly surprised giv- ing a different pretty woman whenever she wears her magical that a lot of people liked his performance. launching film titled “Jolly Spirit Squad,” taste of concert blouse, the same happens to Kyline when she It was the first time for Martin to win a where he plays himself as mayor of the experience to puts on her black lipstick. Best Actor award and he was really shak- country’s capital. the public. Snooky stars as her mom in the movie while ing because he wasn’t expecting anything, Mayor Isko said he should be a part of The time has come her leading men are Migo Adecer and Manolo the reason why he didn’t have a prepared his son’s first movie and during the shoot, for her to bring her Pedrosa. Kate Valdez and James Teng complete speech. he was even the one who fixed his son’s story on the concert the cast in this movie helmed by Julius Ruslin At the One Esplanade victory party, he attire so he would look good in their scene scene, Zephanie at the Alfonso under Obra Films. said that winning moment for “The Panti together. New Frontier Theater Showbuzz witnessed how close Kyline, Migo with other young tal- Sisters” seemed like his triumph at the Ga- Joining the supporting cast of “Jolly and Manolo got on the set of the movie, but the ents. Also in full support to her first major wad Urian when he won as Best Support- Spirit Squad” are some of Isko’s friends in performance on the concert stage are Erik Black Lipstick lead says she thinks of them as showbiz like , Epi Quizon, ing Actor for “Dagitab” in 2014. Santos, Moira dela Torre, Sarah Geronimo, if they were her two brothers who are currently He said all three of them — he, Paolo Glydel Mercado, , Vin and Regine Velasquez. back home in their province finishing school. Ballesteros and Christian Bables — shone Abrenica, Papa Ahwel Paz and Charo “It’s our first time to share the stage after “Sila ang mga kuya ko na kinukulit ko. Mga in their respective roles, and they all gave Laude. my The Voice Kids journey. I’m so excited tropa ko sila. A lot of people are asking if they their best that’s why he shared his award The movie is directed by Chiqui Lacsa- to sing with my idol,” Zephanie shares. are like, you know, nagpaparamdam na they to his co-actors. Martin said it would have mana, from the script written by JR Reyes. With her great voice and determination, like me. Wala po, wala po kaming ganun. We’re been a happier moment had the three of Supervising producer is box-office director this promising artist is truly unstoppable. just happy we’re all friends. Masaya lang silang them tied for the Best Actor honors. Tony Y. Reyes and produced by DWR Her winning song “Pangarap Kong Pan- kasama.” Besides winning several trophies, in- Productions and Joyfull Robot Films. garap Mo” has already reached six million At 17, Kyline is still determined to focus on views on Youtube and 700,000 streams on cluding the Audience Choice Award, The The movie is intended as an entry to the her career and avoid entertaining the thought of Spotify making it one of the chart-topper Panti Sisters is the runaway winner in the 2019 Metro Manila Film Festival. hits in the Philippines. having a boyfriend. While she cannot avoid guys box-office race, with a very big lead over Dubbed as the Pop Princess of this gen- courting her, she believes she isn’t ready for a the second placer. It had earned more than eration, Zephanie is ready to give her fans relationship. P61 million on the third day of the festival. The new pop princess a night to remember. “I’m only 17 and I believe I should enjoy Martin also felt elated with the box-of- “More than my dream, it’s my way of being young first. I also want to focus more on fice success of their film and added he Barely three months after conquering the saying thank you to all the people who my career kaya love life is still a no for me. Kung stage, teen singer Zepha- didn’t expect that kind of reaction from the have ben helping me in my journey as a may manligaw, I am ready to tell them, their nie Dimaranan is taking her music career viewers. He was so overwhelmed and was young artist,” she enthuses. to a whole new level, this time by ban- timing is wrong. Manhood na lang sila ang Black proud to say his loved ones were proud of nering a solo concert at the New Frontier Lipstick,” she laughed with a sweet smile.

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is the biggest star in it. They now concede Why Jasmine grabs every “It’s our first time to work together Regine returns to act- she would win as best actress in the festival. and one thing I discovered about him is “Hindi naman totoo ‘yan,” she says. “May opportunity magaling siyang makisama sa lahat ng ing, intimidates other entry rin si . Ano naman ang tao sa set,” she replies. “Mahilig siyang actors ko roon? Saka hindi ko alam na JASMINE Curtis is one of our busiest makipagkulitan, but he takes his work very may competition. Hindi po ako na-inform.” young actresses today. She is in the cast seriously. He really wants to be involved in of three new movies, two of which will be REGINE Velasquez has a new movie and But the other actresses admit Regine has the process of shooting his scenes and he shown on the first week of November and it excites us as we’ve always told her she has an edge when it comes to box-office appeal asks our director, Ice Idanan, for specific one in December. And she’s also taping for the potential to be an award-win- and even in the best actress race. instructions on what’s he’s supposed to do. the new GMA- ning drama actress like other “Malaking pressure po kasi big star It’s good our director is very collaborative 7 series based singers before her who went naman talaga si Ms. Regine,” says Anna and always coordinates with us.” on a popular into acting, such as Ate Guy, Luna who stars in the movie “O”. In the story by Acy Ramos, Jasmine plays Koreanovela, , Zsa Zsa “E kanina lang, bago mag-presscon, Cara and Ruru plays Jagger. They used “Descendants of Padilla. nang pumasok siya sa dressing room, to be sweethearts but a horrible accident the Sun”. Does “Hindi naman kasi tal- nanginig na kaming lahat nang makita happened to Ruru while he’s on motor- she still get to aga ako artista, singer namin siya. But we’re very happy cycle that causes him to lose his memory. sleep? naman talaga ako,” na makasama namin siya sa isang He is now trying his best to remember “Oo naman,” she says at the presscon of she says. “Pero festival like CInema One.” his life before the accident while Jasmine her movie with , APT-Cig- nung i-offer nila “Actually, nang malaman is trying her best to forget a painful event nal Entertainment’s “Cara X Jagger”, to sa’kin itong kong may entry si Regine, that ruined her former relationship with open in theaters on November 6. Aside ‘Yours Tru- ayoko na sanang magpunta Ruru who’s afflicted with hypethymesia, a from “Cara X Jagger”, she’s also in Cinema ly, Shirley’, rito sa presscon,” says Ales- condition that also afflicted Jerome Ponce One’s horror flick, “O” with nabudol ako, sandra de Rossi in a joking in the recent movie, “Finding You”. that opens on November 7. She is also in I accepted tone. “Sabi ko, kailangan “‘Cara X Jagger’ is a very different and “Culion”, an entry in the December Metro it. Niligawan pa ba ako? Kaya na niyang unique love story,” says Jasmine. “It’s about Manila Filmfest with . “We all kasi nila ako, e. mag-isa. But we’re really loving someone unconditionally and mov- know na ang trabaho naming mga artista, Maganda ‘yung glad that she is acting again, ing on no matter how painful your relation- seasonal, so when offers come, better grab role ko as a widow na pero gusto ko naman siyang ship has become. We have worked so hard them kasi later on, you might regret na ang akala, ‘yung husband niya is reincarnat- hamunin sa isang singing showdown.” to make it an unforgettable love story and bakit ba hindi ko ginawa ‘yun? But siyem- ed in a young man played by Rayt Carreon. This made Regine laugh a lot. “Ako ‘yung we’re so excited to show it to everyone.” pre, importante pa rin na you find time to Comedy naman ang approach at hindi honored na makasama sa isang festival na Jasmine and Ruru cannot be romantically rest, so hindi ka ma-stress out. Ako naman, drama kaya hindi masyadong nakaka-stress ang daming magagaling na artista,” she linked off cam because Jasmine has been four to five hours of sleep lang a day, okay sa emotions.” says. “Hindi ko naman tinuturing ang sarili on with non-showbiz guy Jeffrey Ortega na ako.” We heard she has now intimidated all ko na isang aktres, so hindi ko maihahanay for sometime now while Ruru is said to be How is it working with Ruru Madrid in the other actresses that have an entry in the ang sarili kong kasama nila. Salimpusa lang canoodling with Bianca Umali, but they “Cara X Jagger”? coming since she ako rito.” have yet admit it.

MANILA fic commute time, 54th in pollution index, $480 in 2019 from $498 in 2018. highest monthly salary at $6,526 followed continued from page 1 and 47th in climate index. Other cities with the lowest net monthly by Zurich in Switzerland at $5,896. In terms of cost-of-living index, the salaries indicated in the report were Istan- hagen, . country’s capital ranked 10th out of 56 bul, with $433; Bangladesh, Dhaka Deutsche Bank clarified the research Manila also lagged in other indices from countries but lagged in terms of monthly with $375; Jakarta, Indonesia with $362; “makes no representation as to its accu- Deutsche Bank’s report, ranking 53rd in salary (net of taxes) ranking 50th out of 55 Lagos, Nigeria with $236; and Cairo, Egypt racy or completeness” though it assured terms of purchasing power, 46th in safety cities. with $206. the information and its public sources are index, 45th in both health care index and The Deutsche Bank report stated that the San Francisco in the , “believed to be reliable.” property price to income ratio, 51st in traf- net monthly salary in Manila dropped to meanwhile, was ranked as the city with the

REDUCE PHL HOLIDAYS Chinese New Year nonworking holidays will remain, while by law or ordinance to commemorate its EDSA Revolution - Monday nearest February 25 continued from page 1 Maundy Thursday there will be 2 local nonworking holidays founding, heroes, or festivals. This essen- Good Friday Eid’l Adha allowed, and 7 special days that would be tially means 2 local holidays, 1 for province Eid’l Fitr Araw ng Kagitingan - Monday nearest April 9, nonworking to be agreed upon by employ- and 1 for the town or city. Labor Day Founding anniversary of the Iglesia ni Cristo - July 28 ees and employers. “This bill aims to provide the employers Independence Day Ninoy Aquino Day - Monday nearest August 21 All Saints’ Day National Heroes Day - last Monday of August “In this way, we are embracing our coun- a stable and more predictable environment Bonifacio Day Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary - December 8 try’s diversity and public holidays can be for their business operations. The reduced Christmas Day Christmas Eve - December 24 more meaningful for the individual based nonworking days, which is on the ASEAN Rizal Day Last day of the year on his or her choice,” Salceda said. average, will also give the country more The bill also enjoins each local govern- competitiveness,” Salceda said. The following will become special days: Under the measure, a total of 9 regular ment unit to have only 1 local holiday

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MANILA — In a span of a month, sep- naman,” she said. Referring to Reid, Lustre added: “And it’s good, arate projects of “” and real-life The break from “love team” projects, kahit hindi kami magkasama, at least ‘di ba, I’m partners James Reid and Nadine Lustre at least for Lustre, allows room for learning things on my own.” were announced — an indication that growth. In the case of “Your Moment,” Conceptualized by ABS-CBN with Fritz Pro- their fans may have to wait a while longer the format has improved the actress’ ductions, “Your Moment” will feature a revolving before seeing them together onscreen. confidence as a set that offers the judges and the Reid was introduced as the star of the public speaker, she Ako kasi talaga, takot audience views of the opposite upcoming Dreamscape teleserye “Soul- ‘Your Moment’ judges Billy Crawford, Nadine Lustre, and Boy said. ako ‘pag public speak- stages for the singing and danc- mate,” where he will be paired with K-pop Abunda share a light moment. “Personally, gusto ing. Hindi ko talaga siya ing acts. performer Nancy of the girl group Momo- Competitors are both local and thoughts on her and Reid having a suc- ko rin maka-experi- kayang gawin. land. foreign, with no age limit. cession of separate projects, among them ence ng iba’t ibang Lustre, meanwhile, was recently pre- As judge, Lustre — along with the recently concluded “Idol Philippines,” klaseng bagay. Like sented as one of three judges of ABS- Abunda and Crawford — will where Reid was similarly a judge. this one, first time kong mag-judge. CBN’s pioneering 2-in-1 reality talent use an emotion meter with a knob, to indicate “Parang magkasunod lang halos, ‘no?” Ako kasi talaga, takot ako ‘pag public competition, “Your Moment,” alongside their impression at three time markers during an Lustre began, referring their respective speaking. Hindi ko talaga siya kayang Boy Abunda and Billy Crawford. act’s performance. judging stints. gawin. Reid and Lustre’s last acting project to- Through three rounds, acts with the highest “I guess in the future din naman, mag- “Every time may ganitong presscon gether was “Never Not Love You” in 2018. scores will get a chance to perform in “Your Grand kakaroon kami ng projects together. How or event na magsasalita ako, kinaka- However, they have regular music collabo- Moment,” or the grand finals, where one act per do I feel about it? Excited! I’m excited. bahan po talaga ako. So itong ‘Your rations under Reid’s music label Careless. competition will be named winner. Pero now kasi I’m also very excited na Moment,’ naging way siya para matuto During the press conference of “Your Hosted by Vhong Navarro and , gumawa ako ng projects without him din ako and mas maging confident ako Moment,” Lustre was asked for her para magsalita,” she explained. “Your Moment” will premiere later this year.

Klea’s answered prayer

MANILA, Philippines — “It’s an answered prepared herself for the kami on-cam and off-cam. And sa mga “Yorme for mayor. Ano bang gusto niy- prayer…a dream come true.” emotionally-demand- nakakakilala naman sa amin, I think they ong tawag sa inyo,” Alex asked him. That was StarStruck 6 Female Survivor ing role of Clarisse, an can attest kung gaano ka-strong and kung “Kahit ano, kung ano ang gusto ng tao,” Klea Pineda talking about her first-ever ambitious, determined gaano kami ka-close ni Jeric. he replied. lead role on GMA 7’s latest drama series and strong “After StarStruck, siya na yung ni-lo- Isko is known for his “jeprox” humor. He Magkaagaw since winning the Kapuso lady. love team talaga sa akin. That’s why uses reversed or colloquial Filipino words reality talent show four years ago. Prior to “I’m flex- I feel really comfortable working like “alaws (wala)” and “tolongges (idiot).” this, she admitted to have thought of giving ible naman with him kasi tiwala na ako na ang In the course of their tour, mayor shared up her showbiz career and focusing on her with anything tagal ko na siyang kakilala and we his insights on good governance. They also studies instead. But she waited for the big as long as have become more comfortable with talked about Manila’s clearing break to come along and it paid off. makakabuti each other because of our bonding in opera- tions and raids. “I’ve waited and prayed for this for so ito sa akin,” she said. “I want to grow as a Magkaagaw.” Alex asked Isko why long since StarStruck. This is the turning person that’s why I accepted this project Will their closeness blossom into some- he usually does his raids at point of my career and I’m really happy. because I want to explore, para mas may thing deeper than friendship? night. He re- I don’t know if I deserve this,” she trailed matutunan pa and not just stay inside my “Bakit hindi? Anything is possible,” plied that off as she held back tears during a group comfort zone.” replied Klea, adding, “I can say that 80 per- some people interview after the presscon of Magkaagaw, The series, which reunites Sunshine cent na yung closeness namin, which is nice think the govern- which premieres today after Eat Bulaga. Dizon and Sheryl Cruz portraying rival because we already have a good foundation. ment is inactive at night “I came to a point when I asked a sign characters as in their past series Bakekang, Jeric is gentleman and may respeto siya sa so he wanted to change that perception by from God if this was really the path He also sees Klea in a new team-up with Jeric babae. He also loves his family and that’s showing they are active wanted for me,” she continued, “that I just Gonzales. what I like about him.” 24/7. decided to continue my studies. When the Her onscreen love team with Jeric has The vlogger rode with good news came, it brought back the fire piqued the curiosity of showbiz watchers the mayor. She joked that inside me. Sa kagustuhan ko and sobrang when sweet photos of them together were Alex Gonzaga-Isko Moreno if he wanted cleanliness in in love ako with my craft, biglang bumalik seen on their Instagram posts. Klea noted vlog on Manila, a hit Manila, maybe he should yung fire na yan.” that they are friends, recalling that their start with the back of his She learned that one needs not be impa- friendship started when they were paired Alex Gonzaga explored Manila recently car, pertaining to the pile tient but persevere instead because compe- together in previous shows including Ika-5 with no less than Manila Mayor Francis- of clothes in the trunk. tition in showbiz gets stiffer with the influx Utos. Gracing regional shows and out-of- co “Isko Moreno” Domagoso as her tour Mayor Isko laughed. of artists. But Klea clarified that she never town trips to promote Magkaagaw have guide. The highlight of the tour is the new and felt neglected by her mother network. allowed them to bond and get to know The actress documented the tour on her improved Mehan Garden. Isko said it will “In fairness with (GMA) Artist Center each other more. YouTube vlog. As of writing, it already has soon open to the public as cleaning oper- and GMA Network, wala akong na-feel na “Uploading our photos on Instagram is two million views, making it the number ations and initial lighting installation have ganun because I believe every artist has his our way of expressing ourselves sa mga tao one trending video on the platform. been carried out. own time to shine,” said Klea, 20, who has so they would know us better kung ano

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Keeping up with the Barrettos: That’s so us, says sociologist MANILA, Philippines — And so the Presidential spokesperson Salvador ‘Invested in this issue’ Barretto sisters are at it again. It’s “distract- Panelo — whose views on the matter were Canadian gossip “scholar” Elaine Lui, who ing,” it’s tabloidish, it’s addictive — and it also sought — appealed for understanding has established a wide following with her says a lot about the audience that laps it up, in the family’s behalf. insights on gossip: “How can gossip not be according to a sociologist. “The matter of the Barrettos is private,” counted as academic? Gossip is anthropol- “Three things which are commonly he said of the Instagramming family. “We ogy. Celebrity gossip is the conversation stereotyped as part of Filipino culture are at Barretto. His attempt to help reconcile should not feast on the tragedy and misery that exposes who we are.” play here — namely, being family-oriented, the feuding sisters at the vigil, set to jazz of our fellow human beings. Everyone has Presto said about this particular celebrity being ‘celebrity-centric’ and being in- ballads, turned instead into a fresh con- the right to grieve in silence.” gossip: “People are talking about it, and trigue-driven,” Athena Presto, who teaches frontation between Marjorie and Gretchen Escalating the drama were tell-all through social media, one can vividly see at the University of the Philippines. Barretto, one of the President’s celebrity interviews with Marjorie, who admitted how invested people are in this issue. “So- “This issue becomes more engrossing supporters in 2016. that Echiverri was the father of a daughter cial media also allows ordinary citizens to because it is not only the Barretto family The celebrity-centric netizenry and of hers, and with Ang, who pointed out field in their concerns and get answers right who is involved, but also no less than the media, as well as the officialdom were soon that Marjorie as well as Gretchen were no away, especially seen in the IG (Instagram) President and other politicians and busi- weighing in. “Sawsaw pa more. Take it! longer active in show biz (“pareho naman posts and IG stories of Gretchen. “The nessmen linked to the Barretto women,” Take it!” to paraphrase Gretchen in one of kayo na hindi na nag-aartista”). Barrettos have always had rocky moments, Presto pointed out. her angry posts. Marjorie’s last appearance on television and now we see the names of the younger “The Barretto family checks a lot of box- Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go described was the series “My Fair Lady” in 2015. She nieces, who are themselves celebrities, being es in the requirement list of controversies.” the squabble as “parang nagshu-shooting” had a string of film projects in the 1990s, dragged into the controversy.” The latest cast members, so to speak, in (like they’re shooting a scene). but was later sidetracked to politics when Presto, however, also pointed out how this real-life drama are former Caloocan Broadcaster Raffy Tulfo “invited Gretch- she became second district councilor of this controversy has become a reflection not Mayor Recom Echiverri, controversial en, Marjorie and on Caloocan City in 2007. only of the Barrettos. businessman Atong Ang and President his radio program … to have them settle Claudine announced last April a new “This issue may seem very personal on Rodrigo Duterte himself. their differences,” Inquirer.net reported on movie reuniting her with “Milan” costar face value, but the way that the media and Thursday. A film critic, meanwhile, sug- . That month she also made a the way that the Filipinos have subscribed gested on social media that the Barrettos Attempted reconciliation comeback on TV. Gretchen last appeared to this family feud shows a lot about our could monetize their goings-on like the on television in 2013, when she also starred national character of being intrigue-driven On Oct. 16, the President visited the wake Kardashians. of the family’s patriarch, Miguel Alvir in a Cinemalaya entry. and celebrity-centric.”

“Oo naman po. Puwede naman. Pero hindi ko po gets asked about “luhod” scene with Sheryl Cruz siguro ma-imagine na sobrang laki ng age gap. Siguro, five or ten years, puwede. Mapangahas na si Jeric Gonzales. May love scene Kinakarir ni Jeric ang pagwo-workout at diet. eksena na yun,” at natawa si Jeric habang namumula. “Kaya nung ginawa namin itong Magkaagaw, sila ni Sheryl Cruz sa drama series na Magkaagaw, at “Iyon talaga ang ginagawa ko. Kasi, anytime dito sa “Siguro, iyon yung sinasabi ko na before and after, challenge talaga sa akin. Kasi, I respect Miss Sheryl so nag-underwear siya sa Bench pictorial. mga eksena, hindi ko alam kung ano ang mangyayari, nagse-shake pa rin ako. Kasi, hindi ko alam kung ano much, na to the point na sabi ni Direk [Gil Tejada Jr.], “Kasi, dito na rin po talaga papunta. And then ito kung anong ipapagawa sa akin ni Veron [karakter ni yung kaba na nararamdaman ko since first time. ‘Tanggalin mo yan, tanggalin mo yang respect na yan! rin naman talaga yung ginagawa ko ngayon,” lahad Sheryl], kung anong gagawin namin. So, kailangang “Pero dahil iba siya, iba siya sa asawa ko, lalaki Hindi mo puwedeng gawin yan.’ ng 27-anyos na Kapuso actor. ready ako. lang ako so… “Parang ganun. So paano? “Bini-build ko yung body ko, pinapaganda ko siya. May eksenang “lumuhod” si Sheryl sa harapan ni “So, dapat po panoorin talaga.” “Kasi, sweet ako kay Miss She, nirerespeto ko Kasi ayun, napunta na ako sa Bench, nag-Bench Body Jeric. Sa tunay na buhay ba ay puwedeng umibig si Jeric siya. So, iyon, kaya nagkaroon kami ng sensuality na ako.” “Hindi ko na rin alam kung paano ko nagawa yung sa isang babaeng mas matanda sa kanya? workshop.” 17 17 “Nawala na lang ako sa

eksena”: Marlo Mortel reveals how hurt he was , salutes after being replaced as Janella Salvador’s leading man OFWs in‘Hinahanap’ series The love team of MarNella (Marlo Mortel and Janella Salvador) was born out of the success of Playing lead on a series that highlights freedom from the personal burdens that “Ang the daytime teleserye Be Careful With My Heart. the lives of Overseas Filipino Workers they carry in their hearts. pinaka- Their Niccolo-Nikki tandem brought the teen kilig (OFWs) has made Maja Salvador realize “Pag nag-share ang mga OFWs ng men- to the show. even more how much sacrifice and hero- mgs storya nila, ‘di namin maiwasan ma- sahe ay They had another show after Be Careful With ism go into being one. ka-relate and maging affected sa kwento maaari My Heart titled Oh My G!, but later on Janella At the recent press conference of TFC nila. Mahirap malayo sa pamilya at kang was paired with other actors. Studios’ maiden digital original series, walang may gustong malayo sa pamilya umibig, Recently, Marlo confessed what he felt when “Hinahanap-hanap Kita (Searching For pero dahil sa hirap ng buhay natin dito maaring he was replaced as Janella’s leading man. You),” the dancer-actress revealed the (sa Pilipinas) ginawa nila yon,” she said. laging He said, “Mas bias. eight-episode series was shot in Dubai One story hasn’t left her long after it piliin ang pagibig pero ‘wag mong kaka- “Pero kasi natural naman yun eh, there will for 10 days during which they met many was story. limutan ang sarili mo at ang mga pan- always be someone sa kompanya na dahil kilala Pinoy workers. “Meron du’n kwento ng isang char- garap mo dahil walang kasiguraduhan ka ni boss, di mawawala yun kaya “Sobrang malaki silang inspirasyon sa acter du’n, ‘yung nurse, na lahat ng ang lahat,” she said. “Para kung dumating dapat mong trabahuhin sarili mo amin lalo na nu’ng nagshoot kami duon,” pamilya niya, magkakasama na sila du’n man ang kung anong sitwasyon sa buhay, and that’s what I’m trying to she said. “Mahirap ang malayo sa pamilya (sa Dubai). Pero hindi pa siya nakaka- alam mo kung paano itayo ang sarili do now. at ang pa ulit-ulit ang pagtratrabaho pagbigay ng oras sa mga anak niya. May mo ng magisa at paano mo mamahalin “Baka may kulang pa sa kahit pagod na pagod ka na.” trahedyang nangyari at sinisisi niya ‘yung ang sarili mo.” Aside from her character, akin, kaya yun yung gusto The series is about Helen (Maja) sarili niya,” she shared. “Grabe, kahit Maja said she would want to have Pamu’s kong i-develop sa akin. Con- whose husband suddenly stops com- kasama mo na pamilya mo, hindi pa rin Margot dubbed Queen Rakitera because tinue learning, continue municating with her but continues to kayo nagkikita dahil grabe ang oras na of the many part-time jobs she holds just discovering. Makikita send support to his family. Helen then kinakain ng trabaho.” to make ends meet. naman nila if may improvement sa ‘yo.” decides to go to Dubai to look for her At the end of the day, Maja is confi- “Actually nu’ng screening namin sa Marlo expressed how he truly felt when he was husband, finding support and help from dent most of them will withstand their Dubai, kay Margot sila sobrang aliw replaced without notice. her friends Joy (Hannah Ledesma), trials “dahil Pinoy sila.” na aliw. Parang nakaka-relate talaga sa “Kase sa totoo lang kung andon ka sa situa- Lawrence (Geoff Eigenmann), Margot “Iba lumaban ang mga Pinoy,” the character ‘yung mga Pinoy kasi ugaling tion ko, very heartbreaking, kasi never naman (Pamu Pamorada), Homer (Pepe Herre- actress stressed. Pinoy — wais. Hindi lang isa ang gagaw- ako nagsalita sa amin ni Janella and [we’re] ra), and Reggie (Prince Stefan) who are As “Hinahanap-hanap Kita” is both ing trabaho, kaya mag bebenta kahit ano very close. working in Dubai. OFW story and love story, we asked — kakanin, ballpen, notebook. Para may “Pero para tanggalin ka sa isang love team The group’s journey in searching for Maja to give her take on people who find pandagdag padala sa Pilipinas. Nakaka- na very successful is heartbreaking for a person. Helen’s missing husband also serves as a themselves at a crossroad as the charac- tawa na nakakaiyak ‘yung character,” she Siguro kung yun iba na depress na sila pero ako, journey to self-discovery, acceptance, and ters they played. said. hindi ko siya tinake personally.” Has Marlo ever spoken out about what happened? “Never naman ako naging vocal. Ayoko naman isipin na bitter ako.” The real story behind the Maine-Carlo tandem Marlo also stated that while being in a love team with Janella helped, he’d like to think it MANILA, Philippines – When news first came original concept. It took a year na sinusulat Carlo kasi, kaya niya yung mata-mata acting talaga. was also through his hard work and effort that out in June that Maine Mendoza and Carlo siya, ni-re- revise siya. Then, we Also personal bias, he’s our favorite at Black Sheep,” Aquino were going to be partnered in Black realized, it’s not going to said Gazmen. have propelled his career. Sheep’s Isa Pa With Feelings, it raised not a work pag babae yung Labayen also shared, “I remember when we “Pero mostly people are telling after that baka few eyebrows and questions not only about deaf. Babae kasi gen- pitched the story to him, it was the first time I saw iniisip nila na wala na, dahil lang doon. Kaya the pairing but also the timing. erally ang market his ears turning red, as in he was very nervous with sumikat, dahil kay Janella, pero hindi pa kase Some of the burning questions that lit the natin, especially the role. He felt it was going to be really difficult nila nakikita yung paano ako nakarating doon. online world included, was the film a with love because it was, indeed, difficult. We were going to “Yung journey ko, yung potential ko din na response to the -pro- stories, ask a lot from him because he had no dialogues.” trinabaho ko mag isa, inaral ko mag acting mag- duced Alden Richards-Kathryn Ber- so (the Gazmen acknowledged that Carlo and Maine’s isa dahil never naman ako nag acting workshop. nardo starrer, Hello Love Goodbye female pairing did come as a surprise. “Of course, it felt like Wala akong manager.” (HLG), announced earlier and went audi- it came out of nowhere. Pusta-pusta nalang talaga Marlo also has no idea why he was replaced. on to become the highest-grossing Filipino film ever? ence) would want to hear what a woman is going (we’re placing our bets on it),” he said. “Nung tinanggal nila ako nun, hindi ko alam Why is ABS-CBN’s year-old film division Black Sheep through, what her feelings are for the guy. If you By opening to a total of 265 cinemas, Isa Pa With producing it and not the “flagship brand” Star Cin- take out the faculty of language, it’s going to be Feelings already feels like a hit in the making. kung bakit.” ema? How did the Carlo-Maine tandem come to be difficult,” Gazmen said. When asked about the box-office expectations for Marlo said he was removed without any notice, in the first place? The stars belong to rival networks “Generally, men are quiet and mysterious so mas the movie, ABS-CBN Films (Star Cinema) executive too. “After Oh My G (wala na), wala siyang and are still very much identified with previous love okey pagbaliktarin (better to swap the characters). Mico del Rosario said, “That’s putting too much pres- personal abiso. Parang ganun. Basta nawala na teams — especially Maine with her popular AlDub But we always knew that if we made the female sure on Carlo and Maine. We have high hopes for lang ako sa eksena.” team-up with Alden. character the hearing one, we had to have somebody the movie because based on the feedback, malakas But what was his reaction when he learned But the seemingly wild idea of pairing the two in who is so charming, so cute,” he added. siya. Let’s see.” that Janella was paired with ? Isa Pa With Feelings started with less drama than The name of Maine was brought up by Kookai “I mean, who would have thought that Hello, “Tinaggap ko yun wholeheartedly. imagined. Labayen, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jenilee Love, Goodbye would do really, really well?” he “Tapos all throughout kinausap ako ng han- Black Sheep, a division under Star Cinema that Chuaunsu. added. dler ko. ‘Okay ka lang ba?’ pero wala talagang primarily targets the millennial market, is producer Gazmen recalled, “We really got so excited with According to him, Star Cinema was surprised that paalam ang nangyari talaga naiwan ako sa because the material originated from them. And it the idea of Maine but it was a long process, a lot of HLG would become the highest-earning Filipino film all began with the story concept of its director Prime back and forth with APT,” referring to Maine’s talent of all time with its global gross of over P880M. eksena.” Cruz, said Black Sheep head Kriz Gazmen. management team. ? Del Rosario further said, “It was the same with Janella is in the primetime series The Killer “Since Black Sheep started, it’s very director-driv- That’s why Gazmen deems it very unfair for the Hows of Us (referring to the top-grosser before Bride with a new leading man, Joshua Garcia. en. It’s really our vision for Black Sheep because film to be compared to Hello, Love, Goodbye. HLG). You know it will make money, but not that What was Marlo’s reaction? we want to give parang voices to new directors. “Even before the tandem of Alden and Kathryn kind of money. But, of course, we’re thankful for “Hindi kasi ako greedy, hindi ako competitive When we started Black Sheep, we started talking to was finalized, we were already talking to (Maine). all the support. Hindi naman nagiging mindset na tulad ng ibang artista. Binigyan ako ng blessing our director-friends na finally this is your chance to Maayos na talaga communication namin. So, when kailangan ito matalo ito kasi it would be unfair to all sa Be Careful with My Heart. Binigyan ako ng Oh make your dream projects. We talked to Prime and the Alden movie came out, it was so unfair that they the movies. You just create movies. And hopefully, it My G! and thankful ako dun. And naka pag-build asked him, what is your dream project and we will were being compared na ‘pansagot niyo ba ‘to or does well and is attuned to the audience.” ako ng friendship with Janella kaya I’m happy sa co-produce it. Ito yung nilapit niya sa amin.” something?’ because even before that, inaayos na Gazmen agreed that Isa Pa With Feelings is not kung anong binibigy sa kanya.” In Isa Pa With Feelings, Maine is the disheartened talaga namin yung movie with Maine.” burdened with box-office pressure. “Honestly, we are After Oh My G!, the actor revealed that oppor- intern Mara who wanted to become architect but Maine was cast first before Carlo came on board not pressured at all. The reason we’re not pressured, failed the licensure board exams. She meets Gali the project. I think, is because we know that this is just a story tunities and projects were few and far between. (Carlo), a deaf sign language teacher who is out “We really thought of Maine first before casting that we want to tell. It’s different. We didn’t design “Mas wala ng opportunities ang nag-open to prove that he can dance the same way hearing Carlo in his role,” confirmed Labayen. the project to compete, to have a huge box-office after.” people can. But Carlo was the first and only choice. The actor draw. He shared his struggles as an actor and as the Producers revealed that it was the female charac- starred in Black Sheep’s hit inaugural film, Exes “We just wanted to design the perfect casting for breadwinner of his family. ter who was deaf and the male character hearing in Baggage, which earned more than P300M at the the story we want to tell. It’s not a response to a pre- “Pinagdadasal ko lang ay consistency lang the original story. box-office. vious success. It’s not designed that way. So, we’re sa work para may pangtustos sa amin, dahil “Originally nga, baliktad siya. Yung girl talaga “We couldn’t think of any actor who can deliver not pressured because we all know that wherever ngayon pa lang ako ako bumabawi sa lahat ng yung deaf, yung lalaki yung hearing. That was the the requirements of the role aside from Carlo. Si this takes us, we’re proud of the film.” nawala sa akin.” 18 18 Cindy Miranda, itinodo ang nude 5 FilCan Students Receive FCT Outstanding Awards at torrid kissing The Filipino Centre Toronto-FCT, a 20 -year old commu- nity-based, service-focused & volunteer-run hub in the scenes sa lesbian GTA, has aptly recognized and honoured 5 top student movie na Adan graduates during its 12th “Annual Rosalinda C, Javier Outstanding Students Awards Day” on October 27, 2019, at the FCT Social Hall, Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario. Celebrated yearly, the competition aims to encourage, “With tongue” ang description ni Bb. challenge and reward students to achieve academic Pilipinas Tourism 2013 Cindy Miranda excellence and success. sa kissing scene nila ni Rhen Escaño sa The honourees belong to those who completed their Adan, ang launching movie respective elementary, high school and post-secondary ni- yang may playdate studies during the school year of 2018-2019. Given sa November 20, awards are Sophia Danielle Arellano, Jordan Michael 2019. Santos Bouckley and Gianne Esmino Mangalino- Grade Isang 8; Lizzacriz Portodo- Grade 12, and Jennifer Dela Cruz lesbi- Villafuerte- Post-Secondary. All five graduates each an-themed received a Plaque of Recognition and a Cash Prize. The movie ang popular awards program, which started in 2005, has Adan. already presented a total of 120 recipients under the 3 Lesbian ang categories. karakter na Selected by a panel of judges, the proud awardees ginampanan ni have extraordinarily qualified and satisfied the 4 main Cindy at ito raw criteria: Average Grades, Extracurricular Activities, Com- ang pinaka-mem- munity Involvement, and Interview Performance. The orable sa lahat FCT-RCJOSA Committee is composed of Chairman Tony ng kanyang mga A. San Juan(chair of Filipino Heritage Council of Cana- project. da); Co-chair Mary Ann S. San Juan( president & CEO of “Sobrang ex- Filipino Centre Toronto); and Members Steve Pagao ( cited na ako sa president of Philippine Chamber of Commerce-Toronto); Adan. Hindi ako Rose Tijam ( president of Philippine Press Club-Ontario); makapaghintay Fermer Santos (vice-principal of Agincourt Collegiate In- na mapanood stitute-TDSB); and Jodelyn Huang (community relations ng mga tao kasi officer-TCDSB). isa iyon sa mga Among the distinguished guests were the new Philippine Consul General to Toronto, Hon. Orontes V. gina- wa ko na hindi Castro who was the event guest speaker and presenter ko makakalimutan—yung hirap sa set, of the awards. Likewise, Mr. Nick D’Avella the TCDSB Su- location pa lang, grabe na. perintendent of equity, diversity, indigenous education “Being a lesbian, siyempre, may gusto and community relations gave an inspirational address. ka na babae. Reelected Member of Parliament for Scarborough “Nung ginawa ko yung kissing scene North Shaun Chen greeted and congratulated also the namin ni Rhen, akala ko, hindi ko awardees and their parents. FCT president & CEO Mary kaya.” Ann S. San Juan and Board of Directors Chairman Kuwento pa ni Cindy, “Kahit sa Efren De Villa made the welcome and closing remarks, totoong buhay, never akong naka-kiss respectively. Student awardee Gianne Esmino Manga- ng isang babae, pero dahil propesyonal lino provided the response and FCT Vice president Tess yung co-star ko, kahit awkwardness, Lumanlan ably hosted the program. FilCan singers Bart wala akong naramdaman. Santos and Nicholas Manlapaz rendered vocal music. “Ganoon kaganda, ka-flawless yung Also in attendance were the FCT directors & officers, eksena.” the awardees’ parents, relatives & friends, donors, Diretsahan ding sinabi ni Cindy na community & media leaders & volunteers.( Tony A. San bigay-todo sila ni Rhen sa kanilang Juan-OCT-Ret.) torrid kissing scene. “Sabi nila, grabe, may chemistry kami ni Rhen. Films to be shot in the U.S. but it was Ranillo, Regine Tolentino, Jasmine Trias “Kung ten ang pinakamataas na in- Ariel mortgaged house suddenly scrapped. “Dahil doon, nasaktan of ‘American Idol’, even the late Eddie tensity, nasa 11 ang intensity ng kissing si Maverick. Kasi nag-presscon na kami, Garcia, and don’t be surprised if you’d also scene namin, na matagal, pero hindi ko to finish movie reding-ready na kami, tapos biglang hindi see Pres. Duterte himself. alam kung ipalalabas lahat. itinuloy. Ako, may day job. Siya, wala, so He was once married to businesswoman “Nadala kami sa eksena. ARIEL Villasanta’s movie, “Kings of Real- ity Shows”, will be shown on November 27 bigla siyang lumayo sa lahat. Puwedeng and former TV host Cristina Decena. Did “Hindi namin inisip na babae yung na-depressed, pati ako, hindi na ako kinau- he ask her help for the movie? “Yes, tumu- kahalikan ko. Naisip ko, may mahal ako and he says it’s a one-man show as he gives himself sole credit as lead actor, producer, sap. Ni hindi sumasagot sa text. Hindi long siya at kasama rin siya rito sa movie. na tao. writer, director, editor, in charge of sales, ko alam kung nasaan siya ngayon. Ang Friends naman kami. We’re okay. Walang “Ganoon din kagaling ang kaeksena marketing and creatives. “I mortgaged my message ko sa kanya, kung anuman ang issue sa amin pagdating sa pera.” ko. house para lang matapos ko itong movie nangyari, sana, ‘yung pagkakaibigan namin, Ariel’s mom, the late Mommy Elvie who “Mahal ko talaga ang pag-arte at na ito,” he says. “Two years in the making hindi mawala, nandiyan pa rin. Sana ma- used to have her own reality show on TV5, kapag mahal mo ang isang bagay, lahat, ito and this is dedicated to all struggling panood niya itong movie at kontakin niya was the sister of ’s late mom. makakaya mo na gawin.” artists. Anuman ang kahinatnan nito, okay ako.” “I miss her so much. We don’t say I love Aminado si Cindy na mapangahas lang. Ayoko lang ‘yung mag-regret ako He asked the help of various big celeb- you to each other at ang lambingan namin, ang tema ng Adan, lalo pa’t mayroon pagtanda ko at magsisi ako kung bakit rities who appear in his movie for free, ‘yung nilalait niya ako. Sinasabi niyang din silang nude scene ni Rhen dito. hindi ko ito ginawa.” including Sen. Manny Pacquiao, Alden pangit ako, hindi gaya ng daddy ko na Tiyak daw na hindi magugustuhan Ariel is the other half of the comic Richards, , , Coco maayos daw, at ako, hindi. Nami-miss ko ng organizer ng duo, Ariel and Maverick, who did TV Martin, Sen. Antonio Trillanes, Sarah ‘yun sa kanya and I also dedicate the movie ang mga daring scene niya sa Adan, shows and movies in the 1990s. They Duterte, Isko Moreno, , to her.” pero mas importanteng makita ng were supposed to do a movie for GMA Gen. Bato de la Rosa, Jose Manalo, Suzette moviegoers ang kanyang acting ability. Paliwanag ni Cindy, “As a beauty queen, alam ko na hindi ito magu- gustuhan ng Binibining Pilipinas. Pair of Aces Concert “Pero sabi ko nga, noong nag-decide ako na maging aktor, iisipin ko ba yung pagiging beauty queen ko o pagiging aktor ko? “Kasi nang mag-decide ako na mag-artista, gusto ko na maging mag- aling. “Hindi nila maaalala kung sino si Cindy Miranda in real life at yung Cindy Miranda na Bb. Pilipinas. “Gusto ko makilala nila ako na mag- aling na aktor.” ABOVE, JDL CUPID ARCH Gloriane, Marco, Mika, Mark and Gabby, a group of young JDL kids perfroms at the Pair of Aces concert of Darren Espanto and Jona (PHOTO-BING MARIANO). RIGHT, Another girl group also performed. 19 19 Men of the moment Scene from “Babae at Baril”

It’s Ruru’s time to shine on action as evident in the numerous list of social media platform Twitter two Janine faces moral dilemma the big screen awards that is rightfully given weeks after he exited the show. The long wait is finally over to him such as his Outstanding One of those who openly lauded in contentious QCinema as Ruru Madrid collaborates Breakthrough Performance by Atayde’s performance was Autism Society drama with Jasmine Curtis for the first an Actor win in the 5th Golden Philippines (ASP) who tweeted, “Arjo time in APT Entertainment Screen TV Awards for his superb Atayde’s portrayal of #autism is sensitive One of the things growing up in a show biz and Cignal Entertainment’s up- performance on Dormitoryo and and nuanced. The character was well devel- family has taught is that achieving coming romantic drama “Cara his Best Male Actor award, for oped and avoided stereotypical caricatures. fame doesn’t necessarily result in happiness. And X Jagger.” which he tied with Dingdong Bravo!” so, chasing after it has never been her goal when Cara X Jagger is an unforget- Dantes, in the 31st PMPC Star The 28-year-old, in she decided to enter the industry herself. table love story centered on a pair of young Awards for Television for his remarkable return, promptly thanked “I wasn’t concerned about being a superstar lovers who are faced with the most unlikely role on . ASP and tweeted, “I did or anything like that. There are a couple of stars dilemma that could potentially make or It should be noted that after being fea- not expect this! Maraming in the family, and I can safely say that it’s never break their relationship. Cara is doing tured in several movies, Madrid is all set maraming salamat po. It about fame, but the happiness and pride you get everything in her power to forget a painful for his first leading role in a mainstream means a lot, it really does. out of your work. That’s what I keep in mind,” she told the Inquirer in a recent interview. event that ruined her relationship with film in Cara X Jagger. Salamat po talaga.” “I just want to do good work,” added the Jagger while Jagger is fighting to remember “It’s a dream come true,” says an ecstatic After his successful 30-year-old actress, whose parents are Lotlot his life after he lost his memory due to a Madrid. “I’m excited and nervous at the portrayal, Atayde is now de Leon and Ramon Christopher. She’s also the terrible accident. same time. I have always wanted to work busy completing the second season of granddaughter of Pilita Corrales, Eddie Gutierrez Madrid is one of GMA-7’s most talent- with Jasmine because I truly believe that iWant’s digital series “Bagman.” It will and Nora Aunor. ed homegrown artists. After catapulting to she is one of the best actresses of her return on the popular local streaming app That’s exactly what she has been focusing on the mainstream popularity via “Protege: Battle generation. I am grateful for the trust that in November. past few years: Establishing herself as a capable for the Big Artista Break,” Ruru top-billed APT gave me and Jasmine. This is one Meanwhile, on matters of the heart, and versatile actress. a consistent string of GMA-7’s top rating project that I will never forget. I am very Atayde chose to keep mum on his real life After doing the charming romantic drama series such as “Encantadia,” “Alyas Rob- proud of Cara X Jagger.” girlfriend Maine Mendoza who is now “Elise”—for which she turned in a performance inhood,” a regular mainstay of “Sunday busy with her own pro­jects, particularly her some critics described as a “revelation”—Janine Pinasaya” and recently concluded “TODA * * * upcoming movie “Isa Pa With Feelings” continues her search of interesting projects, by way One I Love,” among many others. Arjo’s autism portrayal wins hearts opposite . of the psychological thriller “Babae at Baril.” Since Madrid started in the business Arjo Atayde’s character Elai in “The Atayde said he wouldn’t want to step on In the film, an entry in the Asian Next Wave as a neophyte artist some seven years ago, General’s Daughter” may have long died Mendoza’s spotlight and prefers that the Competition of the 2019 QCinema International GMA-7 has meticulously honed and before the show’s finale but he sure left a write ups and news about them are focused Film Festival, Janine plays a jaded saleslady in a local department store. nurtured his craft. He is a young dramat- mark among the audience and the Internet. on their own projects. One night, she discovers—weirdly enough—a gun ic actor who also excels in the genre of In fact, Elai stayed on the trending topic on her doorstep, and decides that that she has had enough of being an underdog. Along the way, she learns of the power one gets from wielding a gun. Loveless but not lonely “It touches on the lack of options or the circumstances that force young people to cling to a knife’s edge. It’s about all sorts of harassment girls Loveless but not lonelyHappiness is some- en’t met my perfect match yet,” she muses. It can be remembered that in go through on a daily basis. She gets raped,” she thing that Bela Padilla doesn’t consider Asked about her previous involvement 2015, he did a movie You’re Still revealed. “If you were in her position and get the lacking or missing in her with film producer Neil Arce who will the One opposite Maja Salvador gun, would you use it?” life at the moment. Even soon tie the knots with , under the production company in Another facet of her character she relates though she’s loveless at Bela says: “We’ve been together for four collaboration with Regal Enter- to is the constant pressure of meeting people’s present, the 28-year-old years. We separated in early 2017. One tainment, Inc. expectations. “Like a saleslady and as a celebrity, actress admits it doesn’t factor was that I chose my career over our “I’m glad that it’s another wonderful ex- you always have to be accommodating. You have mean that she’s lonely. relationship. Maybe, we’re not really meant perience,” he states. “The mere thought that to have a smile on your face all the time; you can’t In spite of her current for each other. But as of now, we’re fine. In I’d be working with Star Cinema is already frown or lose your cool. You can’t talk back,” she personal state, the witty fact, I’m so happy with the recent develop- an assurance that it’s a quality film. Apart said. actress feels content with ment on his love life. I wish him and Angel from that, it’s exciting to work with artists “But how much longer can you do that when how she’s doing. all the best in their engagement!” whom I don’t get to work with often. That’s deep inside you’re hurting or going through hard- “I like it the way it is. I think I already How about , the hunky why I’m always excited to do a project with ships?” Janine said of the movie, which is writer came to a point when I don’t really look or actor she co-starred in the ABS-CBN soap them.” Rae Red’s first solo directorial effort. Janine is thrilled about landing such an ask myself if I should be getting out more. opera, My Dear Heart. The Kapuso has only good words for offbeat role, but there’s also a lot of pressure, she I don’t think of love as a lacking factor “Admittedly, it had a potential to bloom Bobby Bonifacio, Jr., the film’s director. admitted. “Direk Rae wrote the scripts of ‘Eerie’ or aspect in my life. I feel there’s nothing only, it didn’t fully materialize. During “It’s my first time to work with him and and ‘Birdshot,’ and I admire her for that. This is her missing because I’m happy at this point,” those times, Zanjoe and I had ‘something it went smoothly. I didn’t encounter any debut film, so I want to please her and give justice Bela avers. special’ at the initial stage but sadly, it never problem at all. He’s a visionary and I like to her concept,” she said. She also adds that she’s not dating and deepened. Whatever should have happened that. As early as our maiden meeting, he Luckily, the positive reception to her perfor- she’s already okay that she gets to enjoy the simply didn’t. One more thing, I remember discussed the story with me. Our direction mance in “Elise” has given her a much-needed things she wanted to do. that Zanjoe revealed that he wasn’t ready was clear even from the start. The actors confidence boost. “I’m super thankful for that “I just do activities that please me like yet to enter a relationship then,” ends Bela. understood the demands of their roles.” movie because it showed a different side of me, if I want to work-out today, I will. It’s all The award-winning star is also all praises and proved that I can go beyond television … that light, no pressure whatsoever.” in a movie to his co-actors in the project. I can do films, too,” the 30-year-old actress pointed While some quarters think that men get at Star Cinema “That’s right! I’m with Beauty Gonzalez, out. intimidated by her, Bela dismisses it and Alyssa Muhlach and “It made me realize na kaya ko pala, especially says that if it does happen, it’s not her fault in this movie. They’re all very competent. when you’re working with the right people. The if they feel that way towards her. Dennis Trillo is happy that he was able to All of us did our best so I hope viewers will experience made me trust in my skills more. In a “I’ve never heard from anyone that I’m do a project for Star Cinema, the horror patronize our Halloween offering,” says way, it raised my standards when it comes to the projects I choose,” Janine added. intimidating. Everyone says I’m friendly vehicle titled Hell Come Home, which is Dennis. “Some of my friends who don’t watch television and easy to deal with. Perhaps, I just hav- the outfit’s Halloween presentation. teased me, ‘Wow, marunong ka pala talaga.’” Compared to her contemporaries, Janine’s career started to take flight at a considerably later age—in her late 20s. But she’s thankful that things turned “Asin” Tax eyed, on ‘daing’ for your health out the way they did. “Now that I’m more mature, I already know MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) is Department of Health is studying,” Domingo added. directly correlated to hypertension, heart disease and kidney what I want in terms of what direction I want considering to impose taxes on salted food products. The health official said tax may be levied on salted diseases.” to take in my career. And I believe that comes “Ito ‘yung iniisip natin na pag-aralan na pagtataasan products like “daing” or sun-dried fish. During the 17th Congress, former Masbate Rep. Scott Davis with knowing yourself better. Back then, I would natin ang buwis sa salted food, maaaring magkaroon ito “Basically, yes. Oo, it should be included—it will include all Lanete filed House Bill 3719 that seeks to impose a P1 tax per sometimes get talked into doing something I’m not ng positive na outcome sa ating mga kalusugan,” Health foods,” he said. milligram of salt – in junk food, canned goods and processed totally convinced is right,” she said. spokesperson and Undersecretary Eric Domingo said. (We’re “That is a possibility but I’m not saying right now that that food – in excess of one-third of the allowable daily intake as studying increasing taxes on salted food. This move may have is where we are going,” he also said, adding that “we don’t prescribed by the health department. “But now, I can maneuver through these things a positive outcome.) have any guidelines on that yet.” much better,” Janine said. “Like this project, for “There’s nothing concrete right now but it’s something the Domingo cited that excessive salt in one’s diet “is instance. I can’t not do this film, I told myself.” 20 20 Chavit Singson’s advice to men who got turned down by women son should be women. Though he tries to make an effort not to really succumb to grief. “Simple lang ako e, kung ayaw sayo ng babae, ‘Thank Band you! Thank you pa ko, hanap ako ng mas maganda sayo.’ Ganon ako. Hindi yun malu- lungkot ka na mamatay ka na dyan sa lungkot. Di ako ga- non,” according to the former governor. Other than women being Chavit Singson, Liu Yuxin posing for a photo: one of the reasons for his happiness, what brings joy to the current • Chavit Singson admitted that Mayor of Narvacan, Ilocos Sur is if he the real reason for both his delights people through a reward system. happiness as well as sadness He donates money to scholars with are women and he also gave good grades. He tends to the hardworking in need of help and many more. In fact, advice to men who got turned that’s what makes him seem not to age down by the opposite gender considering that he’s already 78 years old. “Pag mapasaya ko isang tao. Like for • The politician also revealed his example, pag namatay ka di mo na madala other concept of happiness is ang pera mo so ako gusto kong gastusin that being able to bring joy to lahat through reward system.” other people “So pinapahanap ko ngayon yun mga masisipag, kailangan ng pera, pinapadal- han ko.” • He shared as well the secret Furthermore, Singson also admitted to his wealth and gave a tip to that the secret to his wealth is to always those aspiring business owners invest in partnerships no matter how small how to be a billionaire just like it is because what matters is the volume to him maximize returns. He also encouraged those who aspire Chavit Singson admitted in his interview to become successful like him to give for The Bottomline with Boy Abunda that importance to their relationship with the the real reason for both his happiness and business employees. sadness are women. He also gave a piece of “Kelangan mabait ka. Do not take ad- his mind how he deals with the opposite vantage. There’s enough for everybody. Di gender turning him down. ka dapat maging greedy.” Boy Abunda recalled from his 2009 KAMI previously reported about Chavit interview with the politician for the same Singson’s apology to over show that he asked him the importance of hilarious viral video. a woman to his happiness. Singson stated Chavit Singson is a businessman and that a woman meant everything for his famous politician from Ilocos. He is the lifetime of happiness. former governor of the province and is TORONTO This time around, the show’s host asked now currently serving as a mayor of Nar- Chavit the reason for his sadness. He told vacan, Ilocos Sur. the interviewer with jest that still, the rea- AUGUST 15, 2020

ng sexy movies. Sa katunayan, event. Pero sa kabila ng kanyang empire Century Pacific Food, Inc. as its Isko and Nanette: naglabasan ang ilan sa kanyang mga sipag, marami pa rin ang nagsasa- executive chairman. Pero ang nakakabilib Reinventing life after sexy pictorial para siguro siraan ang bi na pa-pogi lang daw si Yorme sa kanya ay ang pagkakatalaga niya bilang kanyang imahe. Pero ‘di naman dahil bawat kibot daw niya ay chairperson ng Po Family Council. First WHAT do Manila Mayor Isko Moreno nakaapekto sa kanyang pagig- ipinu-post sa social media. Well, time ito sa mga Po na babae at non-Chi- and Nanette Medved-Po have in common? ing mayor. Yorme Isko, as he is that’s how it is now. Ang impor- nese ang napili nila sa nasabing position. Pareho silang nagpa-seksi noong kasika- widely addressed, has earned the admiration tante, may nagagawa siya para sa Maynila. Her role is to maintain peace and harmony tan nila sa showbiz. At ngayon parehong of no less than President Rodrigo Duterte Meanwhile, former actress Nanette left within the business and among the mem- namamayagpag sa larangan na kanilang for his mission to make Manila a world- showbiz when she married business tycoon bers of the Po clan. Whew! pinasok matapos iwanan ang pag-a-artista. class city. Cris Po. Sumikat ang aktres lalo na nang Sa status ngayon nina Mayor Isko at Both prove that there is life after showbiz. At 45, Mayor Isko can still give young ac- gampanan niya ang iconic role na “.” Nanette, napatunayan nila na kailangan Sino ang mag-aakala na ang dating ba- tors a run for their career. Lalo na’t hindi pa Today, Nanette is busy with her philantro- i-reinvent ang sarili para maging mas pur- surero ay mayor na ngayon ng Maynila? Su- rin kumukupas ang kanyang charm at sex pic work being the founder and president of pose-driven ang buhay. So, is it difficult for mikat sa “That’s Entertainment” hanggang appeal, na kitang-kita sa viral video na kung H.O.P.E, a non-stock profit social enter- other showbiz peeps to reinvent themselves bumida sa mga daring role noong panahon saan game na sumayaw sa isang dinaluhang prise; while her hubby oversees the business to stay relevant? Samahang Sampablenyo holds a fundraising dinner One of the oldest assocaitions in Toronto is celebrating 40 years next year. This year, they ahd their fundraising dinner for cahrities in the Philippines.

Beneficiaries are children with special needs, Paaralang Pagibig Pa- gasa for deaf and mute and Special Education Centre in San Gabriel, San Pablo city,

21 21 Why Arra San Agustin didn’t mind waiting for her big break

Four years after her stint on GMA talent reality Beauty confident Sampalan get high ratings show “Starstruck,” Arra San Agustin MAJA Salvador’s “The Killer Bride” Padilla) ang nagpahirap kay Ivy gets to play her first title role on on mother roles seems to be not pick- Aguas/ Lily Cruz. teleserye “.” ing up in the ratings Matatandaan na “This is a gift I game. nag-trending ang “The will never forget,” she EAUTY mother din ako nina Diego said. “When I Maging sa social Killer Bride” nang Gonzales Loyzaga and look back later, I says she’s Enzo Pineda. media hindi rin siya masunog at mamatay will always think not a fan And also sa maingay. That is ang anak ni Camila of this as the of horror ‘Abandoned’, compared to her last (Maja). At nang biggest thing that movies mother din teleserye “Wildflow- muling magpakita na happened to me.” but what’s ako ni Seth er.” Or maybe, it’s too buhay pala siya. Doon She didn’t mind funny is she has just finished Fedellin. early to gauge its success. na nagsimula ang pagsu-solve sa waiting for the Btwo horror movies in quick Now, The teleserye is now over two kaso ng kanyang “pagkamatay” sa break for years succession. First was sa as “even though I was exerting effort, maybe it “Abandoned” on months on air since it premiered katauhan ni Emma (Janel Salva- last August 12. Kaya namin dor). At mula noon, hindi na ito wasn’t the right time yet.” iWant where Arra previously starred on “My Special Tatay,” napansin na hindi pa rin nagiging umingay. Mukhang ‘di pa rin kagat she played a “Encantadia,” “The Cure,” and “Meant to Be.” lady security bukambibig ito hanggang ngayon. sa Pinoy ang “mystery solving” na “It happens to people. Sometimes at work, guard who is Iba talaga ‘pag may matinding teleserye. Katulad ng “Mea Culpa, people get frustrated why things are taking so assigned to an aban- kontrabida sa isang teleserye. Dahil Sino ang May Sala?”, mabagal pa long. In my case, I knew I was just starting and doned building that turns mas pinag-uusapan. Parang tried rin ang usad ng “The Killer Bride” that I needed stronger foundation.” out to be haunted. Now, ‘Kade- and tested formula na ito sa teleser- sa ratings game. On” Madrasta,” Arra plays Audrey, an optimis- she is also in Star Cine- nang Ginto’ ye. Pinatunayan ’yan sa “Wild- Bakit nga ba mas patok sa tic nurse who got swindled by an illegal recruiter. ma’s special Halloween mother rin flower” na kung saan sina Emilia masang Pinoy ang mga bangayan She eventually got involved with a married man presentation that opened ako, so okay played by Juancho Trivino. on October 30, “Hell- lang naman (Aiko Melendez), Natalie (Roxanne at sampalan sa teleserye? Barcelo) at Red Dragon (Zsa Zsa Arra will not waste the opportunity and so she come Home”. In the sa akin kasi gives her all during tapings. movie, she plays the wife mother na “This is a big responsibility and I cannot just of Raymond Bagatsing rin ako in real take it easy. Everyone knows, even my family and and their family gets to life with my friends, I don’t see them as much now. I try to rest live in a haunted old house, own daughter Olivia.” Kakie’s debut single whenever I can because I have to be physically along with their kids played She says she doesn’t really able to give my best at work,” she said. by Teejay Marquez, Gillian mind doing mother roles as At 24, Arra doesn’t mind playing mother role. Vicencio and Miel Espinosa. she knows she doesn’t at all She could have talent I can only hope easily joined show to reach — is a standard To prepare for it, Arra watched movies about “When we were doing look like the mother of grown mothers and also observed those around her. ‘Hellcome Home’, sinabi ko sa up kids in rea life. “Secure ako business by banking I wish to break through. on the strength of There are thousands of “She’s not the typical evil stepmother, like, director namin, si Bobby Bon- sa beauty ko, kaya hindi na is- when you think of Cinderella’s or Snow White’s ifacio, na hindi talaga ako ma- sue ‘yan for me. I’m just happy her mother’s name, kinds of voices. It’s time popularity and to hear them all.” stepmother. My character is kindhearted.” hilig manood ng horror movie to do my job and that viewers Arra admitted feeling nervous especially on dahil ayokong magbabayad na believe naman that I’m really strong influence. Yet, Kakie recently launched her Only a week after its debut single, tyl (true young first taping day. She was so stressed out that she nga ako, tapos tatakutin ko pa a mother of these kids on even with her dis- release, tyl impressive- tinguished lineage, lovers), a song she wrote and ly entered the iTunes had a hard time sleeping on eve of the big day. ang sarili ko,” she says. “But I screen. But what’s important produced by Ely Buendia. Frankie Pangilinan chart simultaneously in “I was already anticipating what’s gonna now ask the viewers, mag- is I’m always a cool mom and happen the next day. I was worried and expecting bayad kayo rito kasi maganda in real life, I don’t really look or fondly called the Philippines, Canada “Kakie,” opted to bide her time and . the worst so if something bad happens, I have at ho itong pelikula namin. naman like their mom.” least prepared myself for it.” Hindi kayo mabibigo, lalo na Beauty was discovered and did not instantly embark Aside from her mom, Kakie on a showbiz career. counts “a million” other influ- Is Arra ready for stardom and bigger projects ‘yung mahilig sa scary movies, when she became 4th placer hereon? dahil siguradong sisindakin in PBB Teen Edition Plus in She acknowledged that act- ences when it comes to her ing is a great avenue. However, music. She grants, “I liked a lot “I just trust the process. Whatever’s given to kayo nito.” 2008 where she was with Ejay me, I will acknowlege and accept it.” In the movie, she plays the Falcon (the winner) and Robi Kakie is not certain if she is cut of jazz standards growing up role of a mother to two grown Domingo, who both now have out to become an actress, like — Ella Fitzgerald, Eartha Kitt, up kids, Teejay and Gillian, flourishing careers of their her mom, Sharon Cuneta. Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole Alden suportado ang and one little girl, Miel. In own. But among the female Early on, Kakie tried string- (and his daughter Natalie), pelikula nina Maine at ing words and melodies to- Billie Holiday. real life, it’s said her age is housemates, she’s the only one Carlo not really that far from that who succeeded in cultivating gether to create beautiful songs. “To this day, they’re my stan- of Teejay. So how come she a showbiz career and is still It comes as no surprise that she dards, too,” Kakie allows. “Then DALAWANG beses pinanood ni Maine Mendoza agrees to do mother roles active on cam up to now. She really wants to record songs there were the influences of my ang megahit movie nina at when she turned only 28 years continues to enjoy the support that she herself has written. parents’ tastes — The Beatles, Alden Richards na “Hello, Love, Goodbye” na old last May 28? of viewers even if is now mar- “I’ve written songs that Michael Jackson, Andrew dinirek ni Cathy Garcia-Molina “E, yun ang roles na ried to non-showbiz hubby cater to a separate sound that Gold, James Taylor, Barbra ang siyang may hawak ngayon binibigay nila sa’kin,” she Norman Crisologo who’s also perhaps Filipinos haven’t heard Streisand, many others. I can’t ng highest grossing Filipino shrugs. “And it’s not the first supportive of her career as an before,” she insists “My voice even begin to list them all.” film of all time. time naman that I played a actress. is deeper than most women There was a time, Kakie even Kung sinuportahan ni Maine mother role, kasi sa TV series and realize isn’t a characteristic had her “rock phase,” that she and unang tambalan nina na ‘Pusong Ligaw’ noon, that’s often associated with still remembers fondly. “My success or greatness to Filipino Chemical Romance made Kathryn at Alden, gayundin si ears. these beautifully executed con- Alden sa first team-up nina Maine at Carlo Aquino Speaker Alan Peter Cayeta- Kongreso ngayong November 4, “I want to change that. ceptual albums that still don’t sa pelikulang “Isa Pa with Feelings” na dinirek uunahin muna nilang ratipikahan ang There’s a thing about birit get enough credit for their core ni Prime Cruz under Black Sheep Productions and no guarantees fairness in proposed P4.1-T 2020 national budget, and high notes that — while artistic value,” she rues. APT Entertainment at kasalukuyang palabas sa tackling ABS-CBN renewal bago nila talakayin ang ibang usapin, completely valid as a tier of mga sinehan nationwide. katulad ng renewal ng prangkisa ng Natutuwa pareho sina Alden at Maine para sa isa’t isa na parehong nagi-explore ngayon sa Magiging patas ang House of ABS-CBN. kanilang respective solo careers. Representatives (HOR) sa pagtalakay Sabi pa Cayetano, “Pero ako, Kumita umano ng P6.8M sa opening day ng sa mga nakahaing panukalang batas naniniwala na yung management IPWF last Wednesday, October 16. Hindi man ito kaugnay ng franchise renewal ng niyo ay determinado na harapin itong kasinlakas ng HLG, masaya ang mga taga-Black network giant na ABS-CBN, ayon kay mga issues na ito at makahanap ng Sheep Productions at APT Entertainment dahil Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano. resolution. lalong papalakas ang pelikula na nabigyan ng Sinabi nitong, “Ia-assure ko ang “So, hindi naman ako makasagot Graded A ng Cinema Evaluation Board. lahat ng ating kababayan, ang mga sa inyo ng definite ngayon na definite- Ngayong nakagawa na ng mga solo project Kapamilya, ang mga newscaster, ly hindi, o definitely maibibigay.” sina Alden at Maine, patuloy pa ring umaasa ang artista, and all concerned na magiging Sa March 20, 2020 na magtatapos AlDub fans ng dalawa na sana’y muling magtam- fair ang hearing sa Kongreso.” ang 25-year franchise ng ABS-CBN. bal sina Alden at Maine balang araw. Ngunit sa pagbabalik sesyon ng Marky Hugh talents perfromed at the Pair of Aces concert. 22 22 Alden Richards’ fans react af- eant’s second runner-up alongside SKAL The hashtag #LabyuALDEN took the get mad na! Wag na mag-away (Don’t fight International chairman Robert Lim Joseph top spot on Twitter’s trending list after anymore)! God bless you all!” ter their ‘bae’ was ‘forgotten’ Jr., host Pia Guanio forgot to introduce thousands of fans weighed in on the issue. Guanio, as of this writing, has already Richards and only acknowledged the latter. Some fans, however, are clearly hurt for edited her post, and now simply says she in Eat Bulaga Richards appeared unfazed, however, the actor. is “[s]o proud to be part of a segment that as fans pointed out that the actor was all After Guanio forgot introducing Rich- aims to show how beautiful our country is.” After Alden Richards was “forgotten” to smiles throughout the coronation. One ards, fellow host quickly Richards and Guanio are known to be be introduced in an Eat Bulaga segment twitter user @yammyite124 said Richards mentioned Alden after 2nd runner-up good friends. Richards is the godfather of yesterday, his devoted fans flooded social should have been acknowledged by the Annabelle McDonell was awarded. Guanio’s daughter, Soleil Brooklyn. media to show they would not just brush host. “Congratulations! Thank you din, Alden Fresh from his breakthrough role in the it off. “Whether his name was on the cue card (Thank you too, Alden)” Ballesteros said. acclaimed film “Hello, Love, Goodbye”, the The Pambansang Bae appeared in Eat or not, the mere fact that he was standing Alden is yet to comment on the inci- actor recently bagged the Asian Star Prize Bulaga as a presenter for the winners of the there in front of them, his presence should dent. Guanio, however, took to Instagram and was dubbed as Asia’s Multimedia Star Miss Millennial 2019 segment. be acknowledged. Ganun lang ka simple yesterday to address the issue and appealed in the 2019 Seoul International Drama As Richards was set to present the pag- yun (It’s that simple),” said the netizen. to Richards to “please tell your fans not to Awards in August this year.

23 23 More Filipinos dragged into poverty by higher taxes under TRAIN + other stories MANILA - The higher excise slapped on Why is lying low? oil products and other goods and services Actor and TV received such recognition. In 2011, I The song, whose music video has so far under the Tax Reform for Acceleration host Enchong also bagged the same trophy from the notched over 3.2 million views, less than and Inclusion (TRAIN) Act pulled more Dee reveals that Star Awards. I was cited for my work three weeks after it was released on June Filipinos into poverty, according to state- he still has no in the episode titled, 12, is also Donnalyn’s response of sorts to run think-tank Philippine Institute for upcoming regular Wheelchair.’ I’m proud with the award. It the multitude of songs that are “degrading” Development Studies (PIDS). show validates my growth as an artist,” Enchong to women. “The results show that although excise with states. Donnalyn, who started out as a You- taxes on fuel products entailed minimal home Meanwhile, what’s the present state of Tuber before going mainstream via her increase in poverty incidence, the first studio his love life? 2014 viral hit “Kakaibabe,” is thankful that package of TRAIN increased poverty ABS- “Actually, I’m doing so many other her label, Viva Records, gives her creative among households and individuals and CBN. stuffs apart from show business. The ‘biz control over her material. across all sectors considered. This was due His is like just ten percent of my whole life. “Not everyone has that freedom. It’s to the increase in commodity prices that last program with the network was The There are other aspects which I attend to. hard to promote something you don’t love, offset the increase in factor incomes,” Blood Sisters in 2018. Love life? Perhaps, if I have right now, when your heart isn’t in it,” she said of the according to researchers Czar Joseph “I don’t know why it’s like that,” he says. I’ll just keep quiet and be on low profile. I song, which is from her album “Surprise.” Castillo, Ramon Clarete, Marjorie Muy- Did he receive offers previously to do a learned from my experiences in the past. “‘Di Lahat’s” music video features rong, and Philip Tuaño in a report titled show or it’s his decision not to be visible in But definitely, I’m dating,” Enchong ends. features women of different shapes and “Impacts of TRAIN fuel excise taxes on the soap opera scene at this point? colors, as well as cameos from Anne Cur- employment and poverty.” “There were offers in the beginning tis, Sue Ramirez, Nadine Lustre and Alex Nonetheless, the UCT [unconditional Donnalyn calls out but you know, you have to weigh things. Gonzaga. “I messaged them all personally. cash transfers] for households at the bot- cheating men, laments You have to assess if you will do a proj- I asked them if they could be part of my tom 50 percent provided by the TRAIN ect because you want it or you will do it double standard music video. And luckily, they all agreed,” mitigated the increase in poverty, the because your mother network couldn’t give she related. report added. you something really meaty. I simply have Moving forward, Donnalyn vows to In a separate report titled “Effects of Donnalyn Bartolome is no stranger to to consider wisely regarding the next show continue creating the kind of music she TRAIN fuel excise taxes on goods and men pulling out the “boys will be boys” I’ll be doing.” loves, regardless of what other people prices,” the same authors said: “While the card to excuse cheating or bad behavior in With this scenario, does he toy with the think about it. “Whatever I have to do goal of the TRAIN as a tax reform law general. And so, she wrote a song about it. idea of transferring to the rival camp? in order to express myself, I will do it, as is very commendable, which is to raise Her trending new single— Enchong Dee may be jobless on TV long as it doesn’t compromise my beliefs,” public revenues to improve the delivery the bouncy, female empower- but he’s busy with other things like travel- Donnalyn said. of basic services and improve social and ment bop “‘Di Na Lahat”— ing, endorsements, and promoting his economic outcomes in the future, there which features a rap verse that healthy and active lifestyle advocacy. are considerations that the government resonated with a lot of female “I don’t think it’s the right time to Action star wannabe should make in designing tax policy.” listeners, particularly the lines: think about that because I still have an The authors’ calculations showed that “Galit na galit ang mga lalaki wants to do action after existing contract with the Kapamilya. from the computed poverty rate baseline ’pag nilalahat sila/ Pero sa starring in a string of drama series. To be honest, it hasn’t crossed my mind, of 16.48 percent among households, the babae, ganun din ang mga sinasabi, mas “Action!” he avers. “If given a maybe because I don’t consider the ‘biz higher petroleum and coal excise under matitindi pa nga, eh / Tapos ’pag kasalanan choice, I want to do an action as my sole source of income. Next year, TRAIN added 0.16 percentage point nila, normal kasi lalaki.” project. ” his contract with ABS-CBN will already (ppt) to the poverty rate. “I’m already used to men saying that Many notices that he’s one of expire. Does he feel impatient with having The entire TRAIN law, which besides ‘boys will be boys.’ But in my mind, I’m the busiest actors in his home no regular show now? fuel also slapped higher or new excise on like, ‘Mali pa rin!’ This is a song for peo- studio. Apart from the recent- “Well, it’s just fine. Anyway, it gives me sugar sweetened beverages, vehicles and ple who have had enough of that. When ly-concluded Hanggang sa the time to make movies at the other end cosmetic procedures, among other goods a girl does something (that men deem Dulo ng Buhay Ko he is also in so, just the same.” and services, was estimated to have had wrong), it’s like the end of the world. Studio 7 and The Clash. He also has other successful businesses hiked poverty incidence by 1.72 ppt. But when they do it, it’s just normal. “I’m really grateful to GMA and has bought various properties. But with the unconditional cash trans- Hala!” she said. for the trust and confidence. It’s Some quarters ask if he has started con- fers under TRAIN, the increase in poverty This mindset, the 24-year-old sing- simply a blessing.” templating on quitting show business. incidence was minimized to only 0.26 ppt. er-songwriter stressed, needs changing. Now that he’s also hosting, “Nope, I haven’t thought of the idea. Across vulnerable sectors, the most af- “Being a man shouldn’t excuse you for how can he compare it with There are still lots of things I dream to ac- fected by the higher oil excise were trans- your wrongdoings—cheating, whatev- acting and dancing? complish like representing our country to port workers, while the entire TRAIN law er. Lalaki kasi, eh—that’s what they say. “For sure, it gives me a different different international film festivals. It will increased the poverty rate the most among That’s not how it should be. If you messed high. It’s a nice feeling to realize be very memorable and prestigious.” fisherfolk. up, then you messed up—you don’t try to that you can do something new Speaking of prestige, the chinky-eyed justify it by saying you’re a man, and that’s apart from the usual tasks assigned to you. actor achieved another milestone in his simply your nature,” she pointed out. Definitely, my inclusion as a main host in Chavit Singson beats com- career when he was adjudged Best Single “But of course, there are also guys out The Clash adds to my versatility as it fur- Performance by an Actor in the recent petition, builds first common there who are super loyal, so I’m thankful ther widens my horizon. I’m realty thank- 33rd Star Awards for Television. for that,” she added. “The title ‘Di Lahat’ ful to be given the chance,” says Rayver. tower in PH “Oh yes! It’s the second time that I goes both ways.”

Caoayan, Ilocos Sur—In the Northern Luzon town of Caoayan, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines’ first shared cell tower is set to Gov’t targets to lift 1-M Filipinos out of poverty every year — Palace rise. MANILA - The government has targeted he said. A groundbreaking ceremony was held to lift 1 million Filipinos out of pover- To realize this, he added that “pertinent by LCS Holdings Inc., controlled by ty every year, Malacañang said Tuesday, departments and agencies have instituted Ilocos politician Luis “Chavit” Singson October 22. social protection measures, which include and Thailand’s UA Withya PCL. The Presidential spokesperson Salvador rice liberalization and institutionalization tower is expected to be operational in a Panelo issued the statement after the latest of cash transfers, to ensure that no one few months. Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey is left behind as we progress as a nation This is expected to be the first of at least showed fewer Filipino families labeled under the leadership of [Duterte].” 50,000 shared cell towers being pushed themselves poor. He said the Executive Branch would by the Department of Information and The survey showed 42 percent or some “continue to implement medium to long- Communications Technology (DICT). 10.3 million Filipino families consider term programs to alleviate poverty, such as The lack of cell sites— the Philippines themselves poor as of September this year. enhancing investments not only in infra- has about 18,000 versus Vietnam’s 70,000 Panelo said that “notwithstanding the Duterte administration.” structure to address economic disparities towers—is often cited for spotty mobile latest survey showing favorable results, He, however, said that “poverty is a in urban-rural areas but also investing in services. there is no denying that millions of fami- concern that cannot be addressed over- human capital, including ease of access “True to our commitment, we are also lies remain poor.” night and this administration recognizes to education and health, in order to make concentrating our efforts on prioritizing But he assured the public that “bringing this fact.” good the commitment of the President to the deployment of our common towers in a comfortable life for all, with the objective “[O]ur economic managers have inten- deliver genuine and meaningful change to regional and rural areas,” Singson said of reducing poverty at a significant level, is sified their efforts and targeted to lift one our society.” the overarching socioeconomic goal of the million Filipinos from poverty every year,” 24 24 LBC AIR CARGO pick it up. 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JAMES REID in trouble while touring Rome, . continued from page 13 Panganiban revealed yesterday, Oct. 29, via Instagram that a police officer told her off Soberano, and Kathryn Bernardo. When for sitting on the famous Spanish Steps, the latter’s photo was presented, he asked, which lead to the Santissima Trinità dei “Do I have to explain?” Monti Church. “Oh what… Games Over,” he told She made light of the situation with the host when the latter asked him to her caption: “For almost 28 years, [I] have expound on his answer. been [in front] of the audience. Naram- “Just that, it is too much. Like too much daman ko pano mahusgahan. Paano noise when it comes to fans panoorin ang bawat galaw mo. Paano and stuff,” James said. “I [magsalita], lumaban, para sa sarili mo. Sa have no problem [pag-upo] ko sa spanish steps… nahusga- with her at han ako… bawal pala umupo dito. Sorry all, it’s just na po mga pulis.” that too (For almost 28 years, I have been in much noise.” front of the audience. I have felt what it “Para walang gulo?” Boy interjected. is like to be judged, how your every step “Yeah. Let’s make life easy,” the star is watched. How to speak and fight for ended. yourself. For sitting on the Spanish Steps, James also played the game in terms I was judged…sitting is not allowed here. of his girlfriend, Nadine Lustre, possibly Sorry to the police.) working with other leading men. The New rules were implemented this year actor consented to Joshua Garcia, Arjo in Rome, which in effect limit activities Atayde, and . in the city. Sitting on the Spanish Steps, For Coco Martin and Gerald Anderson, which were made in the 18th century, can however, he answered Games Over Reid cost you €400 (P22,600). For the most but later changed his mind about it. “I just can’t see them in a project to- gether… No, if it’s an action project then Games Reid. Nadine always wanted to do that — an action star. Alongside Coco, that would be cool,” James said. For Gerald, he said he was gonna say Games Over Reid but with how the former smiled in the picture, James said, “It’s hard to say no when he’s smiling like that.” part, police blow whistles to warn tourists rather than slap them with fines. scold- When it came to posing at another ed by police for sitting on well-known attraction, the Trevi fountain, Panganiban abided by the rules and stood tourist attraction in Italy for a photo—sitting on the fountain is banned, while taking a dip in the water Part of the thrill of traveling is taking carries a fine of €450 (P25,500). Instagram-perfect pictures—and celeb- Despite the strict rules, Panganiban has rities like Angelica Panganiban cannot been enjoying the best of Italy, such as resist sharing their favorite vacation having breakfast with wine and chowing moments on social media. down what she dubbed as “the best tira- However, such a picture landed her misu in the world.” 25 25 Tatlong taon bago muling nabigyan ng a teleserye, the ‘Inagaw na Bituin,’ it’s “I opted for a natural way at nag-research Sarah, regular teleserye si Jessy. Ang huli ay ang perfect because I was able to bond with her. talaga ako—health, habits, gym, diet,” You’re My Home (2015) bago nasundan ng I really believe the chemistry on cam has to kuwento pa ni Manolo na tatlong taon ‘nawawala’ guest appearance sa FPJ’s have chemistry off cam. I’m glad that with ang ginugol para mabaibalik ang tamang noong 2018 lamang. ‘Inagaw’ and the movie has the avenue for posture ng balakang. kapag ‘di ku- After ng FPJAP, ngayon lamang muli us to get very close that will also transpire Samantala, naisip pala ni Manolo na siya nagkaroon ng regular teleserye kaya on screen. “ mag-concentrate na lang sa pag-aaral nang naman dahil sa Sandugo, mananatili na siya Sa pagkakapareha nila ni Kyline, sinasa- mangyari ang naturang insidente. “And makanta sa ABS-CBN, for now, anang aktres. bing may ka-loveteam na siya. “I wouldn’t hopefully to put up my own business. But Sinabi ni Jessy na medyo late na nang say loveteam, but then loveteam kami sa since I was able to fixed it and na-rehab, EWAN kung bakit, pero parang hindi ipasok siya sa Sandugo na pinagbibidahan ‘Inagaw na Bituin’ and in this movie. I hope ayun might as well strike the iron while it yata masyadong matunog sa ngayon si Sar- nina at Aljur Abrenica. masundan pa ito.” is hot. And dumating nga ang GMA at ang ah Geronimo. May pelikula siyang ilalabas “Medyo mahirap for me kasi buo na Okey lang naman kay Manolo na mag- first year ko sa kanila maganda naman. Lot ha, at kasama pa ‘yung story at ongoing na ‘yung taping nila karoon ng screen partner. “Very important of teleseryes and guesting. And I’m very niya si Daniel noong pumasok ako. din na magkaroon ng ka-loveteam.” thankful naman sa kanila,” giit pa ni Mano- Padilla, pero hindi “Nang i-explain sa akin ‘yung character Hindi rin itinago ni Manolo ang lo na tumaba pala ng 250 lbs. at ngayon ay ganoon kaingay. ipinagdasal ko gray ang character na ibigay paghanga niya kay Kyline. “She’s really a 118 na lang. Wala kasing sa akin. Kasi gusto ko naman na kakaiba hard working, she’s really passionate and I masyadong devel- siya sa mga ginawa ko,” ani Jessy. really love to work with her more kasi nga Vice Ganda on rumored opment ngayon Sinabi pa ni Jessy na medyo nanibago nakaka-inspire rin. For someone her age boyfriend Ion Perez sa career ni Sarah. siya dahil may katagalan nga ang hindi niya na ganoon ka-hardworking, nakakahanga Bihira na rin ang paggawa ng teleserye. talaga.” kanyang record- Ang Sandugo ay kuwento ng dalawang Nangiti lang naman si Manolo nang It’s Showtime host Vice Ganda wouldn’t ings at natural walang bagong hit. Iyong pamilyang pinagbuklod ng isang nakaraang matanong ito kung crush ba niya ang want to comment on the real status of his kanyang recording company ay mukhang sinira ng kahirapan na mapapanood na sa dalaga. ”I find her attractive but she’s the relationship with Ion Perez. mas interesado ngayon bilang produc- Kapamilya Gold simula ngayong Lunes type na who would like to keep professional At the 10th anniversary presscon of It’s tion group na lang sa mga nagsisimulang (Setyembre 30). kaya I would like to respect that. Same with Showtime on Monday, Vice was asked to singers na siyang nagpo-produce din ng me naman, keep things professional. I don’t spill the beans regarding him and Ion. Vice sarili nilang recordings. Eh iyang si Sarah, Manolo, hinangaan ang get into a relationship agad-agad. I’d like to said he is elated that a lot of people are parang Nora Aunor iyan eh. Huwag mong pagiging hard working ni know the person for a long time.” happy that he has a love life. But all he can pakantahin iyan, wala iyan. Nagkakilala naman silang mabuti ni say is that he is happy and he would like Ang mangyayari sa kanya, para ring si Kyline Kyline dahil sa maraming oras nilang to thank those who expressed happiness Sharon Cuneta. Noong mawala ang mga magkasama sa serye at pelikula. “The regarding the state of his love life. hit na kanta ni Sharon, nawala na rin siya EXCITED na si Manolo Pedrosa sa magic about that is we’re free to talk about Of course, Vice is also thankful that “It’s sa pelikula at telebisyon. Kasi mas una first movie niyang Black Lipstick bilang anything that goes. Ako I’d like talking Showtime” is marking its 10th anniversary. silang nakilala bilang singers. contract artist ng GMA. Ito’y hatid ng about fitness. I’d like inspiring people. Kasi He said that he and his co-hosts, plus the Wala kang nababalitaan kay Sarah Obra Cinema at idinirehe ni Julius Ruslin I’d like pitching about health. Kasi health is production team, are thankful to reach such maliban sa in love masyado kay Matteo Alfonso. number one in your life.” milestone. He recalled the time he sought Guidicelli. Si Manolo si Angelo na isang campus Ito rin ang dahilan kung bakit nabawasan leave from the show as he is getting burnt heartthrob na magiging dahilan para mag- ang timbang ni Manolo. Aniya, advocate na out. But he was not permitted by manage- Jessy, ‘iniligtas’ ng San- paganda si Ikay/Jessy (Kyline Alcantara). siya ng fitness. “Matagal na akong advocate ment to resign so he asked to be given a Bagamat may pagkakahawig sa Blusang ng fitness kasi I got injured in my back. I rest instead. As such, he went on a concert dugo sa pag-alis sa Itim ang Black Lipstick, hindi ito remake couldn’t walk properly that’s why I got fat, I tour. Kapamilya ng dating pelikula ni Snooky. “It’s like got obesse. That’s why ‘yun din ang naging But Vice missed the show. a millennial thing, inspired,” sambit ni dahilan kaya ako nawala sa limelight.” “I am also happy with the friendship that Nagkamali ng pagbuhat sa gym si Mano- we have developed among the hosts. We MANANATILING Kapamilya si Jessy Manolo. ”It’s literally a black lipstick but lo kaya naapektuhan ang lower back niya. are like one big family and we look forward Mendiola dahil sa Sandugo. Nagkaroon then, it changes colors, depending on the Sinabihan siyang magpa-surgery subalit to seeing each other every day,” he said. “If kasi ng espekulasyong lilisanin ng aktres mood.” hindi niya iyon sinunod at naghanap ng it may seem that we have tampuhan, it’s but ang Kapamilya Network dahil sa parinig na Very proud si Manolo kay Kyline dahil, ibang paraan para hindi maoperahan ang natural among friends but we always patch post nito na tila iiwan na ang Dos. “when were doing this film she’s also doing lower back. up our differences.”

Juday, nag-enjoy sa pagmamaldita; mga RUNWAY anak ‘di alam na artista siya CANADA FAR LEFT, Kina NAPAGOD nang maging api-apihan niyang mabuti ang bagong role. Amarillo walks at nangilo na ang pisngi sa mga sampal “Pinanood ko si Meryl Streep sa at the Runway na natatanggap si kaya ‘Devil Wears Prada’ nang ilang beses Canada fashion naman sumusubok na ang Teleserye para pag-aralan ‘yung pagsasalita niya, show. Queen na magbida-kontrabida, mang- ‘yung paglalakad niya pati ‘yung pagig- api o magmalupit. ing impakta niya,” aniya pa bukod sa LEFT, Miss Inter- Unang nakita ang pagko-kon- pagdadamit ng bonggang-bongga. national 2013 Bea Santiago trabida ni Juday sa FPJ’s Ang Sinabi pa ni Juday na pinag-aralan walks with design- Probinsyano na gumanap din niya ang mga legal terms dahil er Jaki Penalosa na serial killer. Ngayon, abogado nga ang rol niya. at the closing of isang malupit at powerful Iginiit pa ni Juday na na-enjoy Runway Canada. na abogado na gustong niya ang pagiging kontrabida at maghiganti sa kanyang pagiging impakta sa kaya pinanggalingang baryo na naman umaasa siyang makagawa itinuturing niyang sim- pa ng mga ganitong klaseng (Pop-ups are not supposed to bolo ng pagkatalo at projects in the future. Candid SPOOF be taken seriously - EDITOR) masakit na alaala Sa kabilang banda, ang gagampanan naikuwento pa ni Juday na Keep sa bagong handog hindi alam ng mga anak Where did it go? looking. It’s ng Dreamscape niya na artista siya. I can’t find it. got to be Entertainment, Natatawang kuwento there Inc ng ABS- ng aktres, “Hindi sila somewhere. CBN, ang naniniwala na artista ako. Starla. Ang alam lang nila host Ani Juday, ako, ha ha ha.” mala-Meryl Streep Ang Starla ay mapapanood ang role na ginagam- sa Primetime Bida after ng panan niya sa bagong Ang Probinsyano. Ang Starla primetime series na ay idinirehe nina Onat Diaz, Starla. Bida-kontra- Darnel Villaflor, at Jerome bida siya na ani- Pobocan. ya’y pinag-aralan AJ Tamiza plays a skit with a member of the audience at the comedy shpow Charot. Boobay headlined the show. 26 26 FILIPINO GOOD LIFE naman, i-open ninyo,” something to that effect. So, they continued from page 17 unfurled the banner. The word NICE comes to mind when to pose with the three came, they were being rushed so they talking about these 3 stars. just put their banner on the floor and started taking their It was a satsifying, entertaining and slightly different kind positions with the stars. But Jona said, “the banner, sayang of concert.

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Lovi consents to do ‘forced sex’ 16 LOVI Poe was last seen in a reg- it dissects the dissolution of a ular TV series last year in “The One marriage that leads to annulment. That Got Away”. After that, she had I play Gari, a pre-school teacher a long vacation abroad. Now, she’s who comes from a well-to-do 10 finally back in a new movie, “The family. Then I meet Joem who Annulment”, with Joem Bascon and comes from a different back- directed by McArthur ‘Mac’ Ale- ground. I thought we’d be com- jandre. She plays Joem’s wife, Gari, patible and although I’ve seen 11 while Joem is Sherwin, and they some traits in him na hindi ko have sizzling love scenes together. gusto, I thought mapagbabago ko She admits it’s one of the sexiest films she has siya once we’re married. But it didn’t happen, ever done. Why did she consent to do such so the marriage suffers and I ask him for provocative bedscenes? annulment. I realized that I thought I planned “Simply because it’s needed in the story,” my life well, my career, but ang hindi ko she says. “The movie shows sex in the differ- napagplanuhang mabuti, ‘yung pag-aasawa ko. ent stages of the relationship of a couple. First I thought love would be enough for a marital is the honeymoon stage when the relation- relationship, I realize, is not just about love. It ship is new, very intense and passionate. turns out Joem and I have different perspec- 12 13 May shower scene pa kami rito. Then as the tives and expectations in life.” relationship sours, ipinakita ang sex habang Lovi also sung the film’s theme song, “Di magkagalit ‘yung couple. There’s forced sex, Lang Ikaw”, originally by Juris. In real life, so sinampal ko siya, pinagbigyan and asked she’s of age but is not yet married. How does him: ito ba ang gusto mo? It helps that I feel she feel when folks chide her for being still very comfortable with Joem kasi we’ve worked single? several times before and neighbors kasi kami. “I don’t compare myself with others. Just Also, I completely trusted Direk Mac kasi because they’re married na, I also would. I very different, beautiful and cinematic ang don’t want to rush and regret it. I’d rather attack niya sa sa mga eksena. We’ve already wait until I find the right person for me, kahit watched the love scenes and we’re all happy abutin pa ako ng 60 years old. I’d get married with the outcome.” nga at 30, then realize later that it’s a mistake, But she stresses that the movie is not just huwag na lang. That’s why it’s important to about the sexy bedscenes. “More than that, find the right guy.” 14 15 27 27 28 28