2016 NOVEMBER

Joint Maritime Exercise OK STARTING OCTOBER 25 Parcels valued PH, Japan reaffirm maritime cooperation

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte cises with the United States. with reporters after he visited the up to P10,000 are said Thursday he is open to having “Joint exercises? Yes, of course... joint exercises with Japan, after he In general terms, yes, no problem,” DUTERTE tax free — PHLPost announced the end of military exer- Duterte said during an interview continued on page 18 MANILA - Parcels and personal packages sent by overseas will be tax free as long as the value does not exceed P10,000, the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) said. The new valuation of parcels and packages takes effect October 25, the state-run postal service said, citing Customs Administrative Order (CAO) 02-2016 which implements Section 423 of the New Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA). PHLPost noted it is implementing the provi- sions of the law that says “no duties and taxes Darren shall be collected on goods with a freight on board or free carrier value of P10,000 and below.” Espanto Only parcels passing through PHLPost and

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Scarborough Toyota’s senior product advisor and Knights of Rizal former Commander Manny Yanga and Josie de Leon of JDL School of Performing Arts host the JULIE ANNE Rizal 16 Commanders’ Ball. SAN JOSE Live in Toronto with & on December 3, 2016 Global Kingdom Ministries, 1250 Markham Road, Toronto

Allan Ocampo celebrates his birthday with friend Mel DETAILS INSIDE Galeon at the Fishman Lobster Clubhouse Restaurant.

Beautiful Girl Birthday Charms + InSam Focus Samantha Gavin waits with the rest

of Charms to get their turn during the livestream of Li Eron’s online Community TV Krisha Noelle Nares Perada, the second child of Noel and show ‘In Focus. Shirley Perada, celebrated her 18th birthday and Senator Photographer Noli Gumapac takes a photo of Charms during and Mrs. Enverga gave Krisha a Certificate of Recognition Celebrant Jojo Taduran pose intermission at the Charms concert plus Star Academy Recital from the Senate of Canada. with daughter Regine Andrea. at Rembrandt Banquet Hall. PHOTO BY NOLI GUMAPAC NOVEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 1 2 L. M. Confidential NOVEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER 2016 No more unneces- Good Morning sary checkpoints America features

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered Kapuso teen star the removal of all checkpoints in the Honey Shot country, especially if there is no need to Miguel Tanfelix put them up. “Except really if it is neces- sary, only if it is necessary, only if there’s Angela plays Kapuso teen actor Miguel Tanfelix specific reason to do it, I am ordering all has caught the attention of ABC News’ checkpoints dismantled… And that is volleyball. She Good Morning America because of his for the entire country,” Duterte declared wants to be videos on the mobile app Musical.ly. Saturday, October 29 in a speech at the Good Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex in an Interior Morning Amer- Cotabato City. He graced the launch- Designer ica launched ing of the Comprehensive Reform and a segment Development Agenda for ARMM and someday. We called Musical. ly Challenge other conflict affected areas in regions 9, wish her luck 10 and 12. Contest, The president explained checkpoints in her future. wherein should only be conducted when there is residents of a purpose, such as there is “probability or the United A1 information” that a specific suspect or States can win suspects will pass through a certain area. a chance to meet international pop star “Kung may purpose kayo. ‘Pag wala, Demi Lovato by doing the video chal- huwag kayong mag-checkpoint, pam- lenges announced on the show. pagulo lang ng buhay ng Pilipino iyan To introduce the segment, the morning (Unless you have a purpose. If none, don’t news program showed various videos set up a checkpoint, it will only disrupt uploaded on the video app including Filipinos’ lives),” the President said. Miguel’s, much to his surprise. Duterte’s directive comes a day after “Grabe po yung saya na naramdaman Mayor Samsudin Dimaukom of Datu ko kasi syempre Good Morning America Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao and nine ‘yun! At sa daming users ng musical.ly ay of his men were killed at a police check- isa ako sa mga napili nilang isama sa point in Barangay Balatukan, Makilala, nasabing segment [I was so happy when I Cotabato. found out about it because that’s Good Police at the checkpoint flagged down Morning America! Out of all the users of the mayor’s convoy based on reports the musical.ly, I was one of those that they group would transport illegal drugs to chose to feature],” shared one of GMA’s Maguindanao and Cotabato, but the most promising teen actors today. convoy failed to stop and instead engaged Last year, Miguel also trended on the authorities in a gunfight. social media for his Dubsmash videos, Dimaukom was earlier tagged by the garnering praise from as far as Indone- president as a narco-politician. sia. The checkpoints were set up upon Miguel is a product of the kiddie the president’s declaration placing the artista search Starstruck Kids. He is best entire country under a state of national known for playing the lead role of a emergency on account of lawless violence mentally challenged boy in the Kapuso following the deadly night market bomb- drama series, Niño. He is currently part of ing in Davao City that killed 15 people the weekly sitcom, Ismol Family, which airs and injured at least 69. Angela Lopena worldwide on GMA’s flagship interna- tional channel, GMA Pinoy TV.

NOVEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 3 ANC’S “Mukha” wins Wat Da FACT? BY JOSE BAKING first Cannes Award for Elected by the People ABS-CBN New For the People

President Putin of Russia was condemned and vilified by the west for his invasion of Ukraine in 2014. To say that he wasn’t popular to the west would be an understatement. But that is not the point. Leaders do things that make thhem popular to their countries, not for the other countries electorate. In Russia, he remained very popular. Now, we come to the case of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, our new foul-mouthed president who keeps swearing off western leaders to the consternation of his critics, his allies and everybody who would care to listen. And yet, survey after survey shows that he is still popular in the . Just like Putin, PRD is only concerned about the people in the Philippines. he ABS-CBN News head Ging Reyes, DocuCentral executive producer knows that his tactic and his actions will only be acceptable to the ones who matter - the Hera Sanchez, producer Kevin Paulino, and director Dan Buenaven- people inside the country. tura recieved the Silver Dolphin for DocuCentral’s Mukha series

ANC, the ABS-CBN News plight will also resonate with the Channel recently made history international audience. The Docu- topic. after its “Mukha” documentary Central team is a small documen- series snagged a Silver Dolphin at tary team and this award affirms the 7th Cannes Corporate Media our mission to share the struggles Reality vs Reelity and TV Awards last October 13 in and triumphs of the Filipino Cannes, France. This is ABS-CBN people,” he said. In real life, people may be accepting of gays and News’ first trophy from the presti- “Mukha” is a world-class TV lesbians. However, for mindless entertainment, gious award-giving body. production of DocuCentral, the they still prefer their stars playing straight. In “Mukha” won in the Current documentary arm of ABS-CBN. OTWOL, viewers can empathize with the Affairs, Human Concerns & So- “Sisid” joins other “Mukha” cial Issues category for its episode episodes that also made it to other characters of Leah, Clark, Jigz and Simon. “Sisid,” which is about a father prestigious competitions such as Tayong mga Pinoy, very romantic. We see Sex Scene for Jadine who dives underwater for sand as a “Aruga” (Finalist, 2016 New York ourselves in the characters that we watch. It is way to make a living. Festivals), “Sagwan” (Finalist, our escape from the hard life of the real world ABS-CBN Integrated News & UNICEF Child’s Rights Awards The ratings for “ or TIMY, ” the kasi. Current Affairs head Ging Reyes 2015; Nominee, Lasallian Schola- new teleserye of and accepted the award, together with rum Awards 2015), “Musmos is not as high as their previous “On The Wings My Husband’s Lover “Mukha” executive producer Hera (Finalist, UNICEF Child’s Rights Of Love or OTWOL.” However, in a first for Sanchez, producer Kelvin Paulino, Awards2015), “Titser” (Official the loveteam known as Jadine, they had a love and DocuCentral and “Mukha” Entry, Documentary Section, Cin- The series stars , director Dan Buenaventura. emalaya 2015), and “Kamusmusan” scene in one episode one which brought the and Dennis Trillo as the main characters. It Reyes said “Mukha’s” historic (Nominee, Lasallian Scholarum ratings up to beat the competition “Someone is credited as the very first gay-themed series win was a welcome surprise for the Awards 2015). To Watch Over me.” Will the ratings remain in Philippine television[2] due to the series’ team, which only wanted to share The Cannes Corporate Media high after that one episode? Well, it remains to central subject of homosexual relationships the plight of sand divers in the and TV Awards are conferred be seen. One episode does not make a whole and infidelity. This teleserye have actors who Davao River. annually to honor the world’s fin- teleserye. “This particular documentary est corporate films, online media are already established and who are known for shows us what the Filipino is made and TV productions, in one of Topic is very Daring for serious roles. Jadine are still known for kilig of, no matter his status in life. It is the most important film centers, shows, with no serious topics to deal with. very heartwarming for us in ABS- world-renowned Cannes, France. Jadine loveteam CBN News to know that there Stay tuned for the next episode Image for the Youth are people who really give help of “Mukha” on ANC, the ABS- Till I Met You follows the story of three friends to the people we have featured in CBN News Channel. For more “Mukha,” she said. information on the DocuCentral — Iris (Nadine Lustre), a girl; Basti ( James Not only was it a TV ratings bonanza, it was also Paulino, one of the episode’s and “Mukha” series, visit “Mukha’s” Reid), a boy; and Ali ( JC Santos), a closeted the hot topic in social media. Because of the love producers, said the award gives official Facebook account (www. homosexual — who eventually fall in love with scene, social media filled with comments that them motivation to continue doing facebook.com/MukhaTV) and each other and find themselves in an unusual they should not have done it because they are an what they do. news.abs-cbn.com/anc, or follow love triangle. Part of the reason is probably the example to the youth while others say that they “We knew the story was special ANC on Facebook and Twitter (@ gay love angle. It is very daring for a loveteam were brave in doing it, that it was time they did but we didn’t expect that their ANCalerts). known for it’s kilig factor to tackle an issue as a love scene and they did it with care. Well, the gay love. Viewers are probably not that accepting genie is out of the bottle. Time will tell if their of watching a teleserye with this kind of hot loveteam will withstand the lovescene. Filipino Canadian Educators Hold 2016 Annual Teachers Conference By: Tony A. San Juan, OCT. Jennielyn Estanislao and KMC executive Submit ads & press releases by In celebration of “World Teachers director Flordeliz Dandal on “Career Day” the Philippine Teachers Association Building and Career Alternatives for November 15 for the December 2016 issue. of Canada ( PTAC) aptly conducted its Internationally Trained Teachers”. 10th Annual Conference on October 15, Superbly hosted by Cielito Drapeza 2016 at the Unison Hub, Finch Avenue and Aguido Dela Cruz, the conference & Bathurst Street, North York, Toronto, program and discussions were moder- Ontario. ated by Perly Santos, Marissa Ciacico ittle anila With seventy-five participants and and Monica Anne Batac with excellent Confidential guests in attendance, the 125-member organizational support and assistance L M samahan ng mga gurong Filipino in by PTAC officers Rose Apilado, Maricon EMAIL: Canada spent the whole-day event Bernasor, Grace Dela Reyna, Boni EDITOR: Jose Baking [email protected] learning and sharing research-based Curutan, Red Andres, Donna Scutariu, TEL: 416-945-2336 PUBLISHED BY: Match International Group reports & presentations, academic Mila Curutan, Alicia Bautista, Gigi Reyes, discussions, professional networking , Gary Camu, Bernadette Gapuz , Arthur career building experiences exchange, Apilado, France Ampioco and other CORRESPONDENTS: and best practices & current education Association members.Extending logistical . . trends . assistance were KMC settlement workers PTAC , in joint partnership with Amy Basingan & Loida Gatchalian. 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The to Canadian and Filipino education Association , provides free professional Noli Gumapac Froilan Baking Sheila Camangian Raymond Santos Jojo Taduran experts & practitioners led by : Prof. services and seminars to members and Phillip Kelly of York University, Centre for other interested individuals in such areas Asian Research on “Caregivers, Citizens, as: pre-teacher certification assessment CORRESPONDENTS Parents : Identifying the Challenges guidance; teacher resume & cover-letter NOTICE of Filipino Families in Canada” ; Linda writing; professional networking & refer- The advertiser has purchased the right of reproduction in LM Ed Tubale Zaks-Walker of the Ontario College rals; teacher- interview clinic & prepara- Confidential only & not for use for other publications. The exception of Teachers on “Enhanced Teacher tion; and career planning & career applies if the advertising material was supplied by the advertiser. Education Program and Ontario Teacher alternative strategies. Its website is www. www.FilipinoGoodLife.com Certification”; DPCDSB Adult Education philippineteachers.ca.( T. San Juan). www.LMConfidential.com principal Herman Viloria, TCDSB teacher Jesse Panem, KMC teacher-volunteer 4 L. M. Confidential NOVEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER 2016 “Masarap ma-in love!” and entertains the crowd Okay naman po, we’re still there,” ang script, okey lang!” – Julie nakangiti na tugon ng Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Anne na si Julie Anne San Jose nang kamustahin Angeline Quinto and Erik Santos did not namin ang puso niya at siyempre, ang estado disappoint the fans who watched them Magkasama rin sina Julie Anne at Benjamin ng relasyon na meron sila ng Kapuso actor na si deliver the songs that touch the heart and sa bagong serye niya, ang Pinulot Ka Lang Sa . the kilig moments as to the status of their Lupa. Unang beses nga raw nilang magkakasa- “We’re happy and he’s happy,” ang masayang relationship. They were entertaining, they ma ni Benjamin sa isang serye. dugtong niya. Noong May ng taong daw na were friendly and they were down to earth. Natawa si Julie Anne nang tanungin namin ito masasabi ni Julie Anne na puwede niyang Their chemistry is based on their reel and kung may kissing scene sila ni Benjamin. sabihin na naging solid ‘yung pagiging happy na / or real relationship and the audience “Ha! Ha! Ha! Hindi ko pa po alam, nga­yon ‘yun. “Actually, matagal na rin po siya. It started can feel it. They let the audience in, as if po, wala pa naman sa script. Kung hinihingi po po siguro nung May, noong concert ko. Doon po they are part of their circle of friends into ng script, okey lang po.” siya nagsimula, I think.” their personal (Romantic) life. They sand Mas masarap o mas nakakailang na boyfriend Mas open ba sila sa relasyon nila? a diverse set of songs such as Dont stop niya ang ka-eksena niya? “We’re open naman po, we’re not really hid- Believen’, Shut up and dance, Chandelier, “Hindi naman po siya nakakailang kasi, ing anything naman. It doesn’t mean na showy Hanggang, Araw gabi, Tuwing umuulan kumpor­table naman po ako sa kanya. Nagtu- kami and stuff like that. Hindi po kami ganun, Hindi takot masaktan? at kapiling ka, On the Wings of Love, tulungan naman po kami, naghahatakan kami may kanya-kanya rin kaming reservation. Ako, “Part ng relasyon ‘yon!” — My heart will go on, Bakit ngayon ka pataas.” reserved ako. Reserved din po siya. lang, Kailan, Hanggang sa dulo ng walang Julie Anne Sa ngayon, both career and personal life ni hanggan, Saan darating ang umaga, “Benjamin, marespeto sa Julie Anne ay masasabing masaya. Sabi nga ni , Minsan lang “He’s very understanding at parehas po kami Julie Anne, “I’m really happy that everything’s kitang iibigin, Lupa man ay langit na rin, akin at sa parents ko!” — na bina-value ang family. Mares­peto po sa akin falling into place. Marami rin pong mga op- Hanggang kailan kita mamahalin, Maging Julie Anne at sa parents ko.” portunities na dumarating like this year, naka- sino ka man, Sana bukas pa ang kahapon, Mukhang bigay todo rin si Julie Anne kapag graduate ako. Nagkaroon din po ako ng concert and May bukas pa, among others. at 20 years anniversary ko sa showbiz. “Ganun din po nga ang gusto ng fam- in-love. Sabi nga niya, “Importante po sa akin na Angeline went ito tears when she “Magkakaroon din ako ng ­concerts nga po ily namin, parents ko at parents niya. I think, hindi nawawala ang focus ko sa mga priorities recalled the passing of her father 3 years with Christian, outside the ­country.” mas okey po ‘yun kesa sa showy. Hindi naman ko. Masarap pong ma-in love dahil siyempre, ago before singing the song ‘Ssomewhere po kami ganun as long as, we’re not hiding nakakapagpa-inspire rin sa ‘yo, ‘di ba? over the rainbow’ dedicated to him. Erik anything naman.” Inamin ni Julie Anne na si “I think, sa lahat naman po ng relationships, Santos surprised the audience that he will Benjamin ang masasabi niyang unang seryosong especially sa ganitong relationship, you need to TORONTO!!! Julie Anne be singing with a former Star in a Million manliligaw na ipinakilala niya sa pamilya niya. give your 100% sa isang tao. Kung gusto mong San Jose In Control concert winner and now local resident DK Tijam. “I think, siya po ang unang pinakilala ko mag-commit, dapat siya lang. It’s important na They sang a duet of “Flashlight. I met sa pa­rents ko. Mas gusto po nila ng ganun, sa mag-commit ka sa taong ‘yun.” Live in Toronto with Den- DK Tijam more than 20 years ago at the bahay. Mas okey po sa family.” Wala siyang reservation? now-defunct M Studio and restaurant in Ano naging impression ng parents niya kay “I think, you can say that. Kasi, nandun na- nis Trillo & Aljur Abrenica Mississauga. He is the nephew of fellow Benjamin? “Wala naman po masyadong impres- man ang trust mo sa taong ‘yun.” on December 3, 2016, Global journalist Rose Tijam. sion,” natawang­ sabi niya. Hindi siya takot masaktan? Afterwards, the audience had a chance to “Pero noong nanliligaw po, nag-uusap kami, “I think it happens, it’s part of every relation- Kingdom Ministries, 1250 have a meet and greet, pose for photos and sinabi ko na rin po agad sa parents ko kasi, ship.” Markham Road, Toronto, get autographs from the stars. ayoko rin naman po nung magtago, ayoko na rin All in all, it was very lovely and po ng ganun. Mas importante na alam na rin po Game sa halikan kay Ben- ON. Buy your tickets now at: nila. jamin? “Kung kailangan sa https://incontrol.bdem.ca ERIK & ANGELINE continued on page 27

NOVEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 5 Philippines

‘NBI, PNP, PDEA fighting over narco list’

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Government with his fingers how thick the supposed list agencies tasked to validate the list of officials was. linked to illegal drug activities are engaged in “I have ordered the concerned agencies to a turf war, according to President Duterte. revalidate them all,” he said. This is the reason for the delay in releasing He said that he himself had to look me- the list, he said. ticulously on how a person was linked to the “I may be wrong or I may be right. The illegal drug trade. problem is the NBI (National Bureau of “And I told them (agencies) I will not go Investigation), the Philippine National Police Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte holds into this challenge if I am not sure because if and the PDEA (Philippine Drug Enforce- a folder containing the names of Philip- I name you publicly, it would stain your life ment Agency) seem to be fighting each pine politicians and government officials forever,” he said. Ryan Ag- other,” Duterte told a national gathering of allegedly involved in illegal drugs during Duterte said the list was further trimmed policewomen here over the weekend. his visit to the headquarters of the Philip- down to include several policemen, baran- pine Army Scout Rangers at Camp Tecson Duterte stressed he could not release the gay officials, mayors, two congressmen and oncillo ex- in San Miguel township, north of Manila, list yet as it is still undergoing revalidation. Philippines Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016. judges. He cited the need for a thorough revalida- “That’s the problem,” he said. tion of the list that is said to contain more Duterte revealed the existence of the third plains reason than 1,000 names, including policemen, supposed drug matrix of the illegal drug trade narco-list but only mentioned Agusan del judges and local officials. at the New Bilibid Prison. Sur regional trial court Judge Hector Salise, for buying a Duterte said he ordered a revalidation of Duterte also apologized to Pangasinan who was recently ambushed. the list several times, passing through the provincial board member Raul Sison and for- Duterte said Salise was into fixing or NBI, the PDEA, the PNP with the Depart- mer provincial administrator Rafael Baraan bungling of drug cases. house in Las ment of the Interior and Local Government for linking them to the illegal drug trade. Salise is still recuperating from bullet (DILG) making the last check. On the latest narco-list, Duterte explained wounds in his head and shoulder. His family Vegas The President said he does not want a re- the list was initially thick but had thinned refused to give any reaction or statements. peat of what happened to the case of former Officials in Agusan del Sur said they were down after a series of revalidation. Katulad ng maraming netizens, ki- Pangasinan governor and now Rep. Amado “It was this thick,” Duterte said, gesturing not aware that Salise was on the list. Espino, who was mistakenly included in a nilig din daw si nang makita niya ang video nila ng misis niyang si sa kanilang bagong bahay sa Las Vegas. Sweden to reopen embassy “Wala, nagti-trip na lang kaming mag-asawa nun!” natatawang sabi MANILA - With the success of Swedish “The concern [about the Philippines]is Fries said the delegation will include Atlas ni Ryan nang tanungin tungkol sa brands such as clothing retailer H&M in the there but more specifically on the human Copco, Ericsson, Scania Group, SEB, Swed- sorpresa niya kay Judy Ann noong Philippine mass market, others like home ac- rights situation, and I haven’t heard from the ish Match and Volvo Buses. Their mission is nakaraang buwan. cessories and furniture chain Ikea and Volvo business sector that this translates into [loss to promote trade and investment exchange Patuloy ng Eat Bulaga dabarkads, Buses are not far behind, said Harald Fries, of interest in]doing business,” Fries said. with the Philippines, he said. “You know, it was a happy moment Sweden’s ambassador-designate. Swedish businessmen “know the fun- Fries said the delegation will include Atlas No Swedish company has become hesitant damentals here” and the noise about the Copco, Ericsson, Scania Group, SEB, Swed- for us. I wanted to share it to ev- to do business in the Philippines despite the Philippines will not affect their business or ish Match and Volvo Buses. Their mission is eryone ‘cause it was a very special controversy over the President’s foreign policy investment plans, he said. to promote trade and investment exchange moment.” Ipinaliwanag din ni Ryan stance, he said. “When I read the papers here, some cham- with the Philippines, he said. ang dahilan kung bakit sila bumili ng “Actually, there are more and more compa- bers of commerce have expressed that if this The Swedish Embassy in Manila, which nies signing up,” Fries said. continues, it could have an effect on business was closed in 2008 because of severe budget bahay sa Amerika. One of the Swedish businesses about interest. But I haven’t seen it in my conversa- cuts following the global financial crisis, will Aniya, “When we bought the to move in is the defense contractor Saab tion with [Swedish] companies,” the Swedish be reopened on November 8 to strengthen house... it was last year. We bought it Group. diplomat said. trade and investment promotion and policy kasi the market was good for buying It is reportedly in pole position to secure a This month, Sweden’s biggest-ever business dialogue, Fries said. a house. As an investment, we went deal to sell its JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft delegation to Manila, led by Swedish Min- “We recognize the favorable economic to the Philippine Air Force. ister of Enterprise and Innovation Mikael development [in this country]and we saw a on with it.” Other companies have expressed interest in Damberg, will be in the Philippines. The visit lot of potential in increasing trade and invest- “I went there in Las Vegas last year infrastructure, energy, and disaster response will coincide with the reopening of the Swed- ment and person-to-person, tourism and to fix the house. Hindi ko nga nata- and relief. ish Embassy in . academic exchanges,” said Fries. pos so we had a handyman to do it.” Hindi raw agad nakita ni Judy Ann ang bahay dahil ipinanganak nito Unscrupulous members of media distorting Duterte’s ang kanilang ikalawang anak na si Luna. Lahad ni Ryan, “First time ni- statements - Yasay yang makita nitong trip namin noong September kasi na-CS [caesarean] MANILA - Foreign Affairs Secretary Yasay made the statement following Presi- added. siya kay Luna. We’re supposed to Perfecto Yasay on Monday claimed “unscru- dent Duterte’s public apology to the Jewish Yasay claimed that “unscrupulous members have summer there but we couldn’t pulous” members of the media of deliberately community for his remarks last week. of the media” made sure that Duterte will because she couldn’t travel.” twisting the statements being made by Presi- Duterte said during his speech upon his make statements “that they can misinterpret “That’s the first time she saw it. We dent Rodrigo Duterte. arrival from Vietnam that he was willing to and they can distort so that they will be mis- “The misconception or misunderstanding do a Hitler and slaughter three million drug lead the people.” Malacañang had explained came from a long drive from L.A. It or misinterpretation is not on the basis of addicts in the Philippines. that Duterte’s remarks were an “oblique was just a special moment, the sun what the President has said, but on the basis “Hitler massacred three million Jews. Now, deflection of the way he has been pictured as was rising.” of what is written on the media,” Yasay said there are three million drug addicts... I’d be a mass murderer, a Hitler, a label he rejects.” “Our friends took the video and I’m in an interview on Unang Balita. happy to slaughter them,” Duterte said in It said that Duterte had been compared to “There is a deliberate scheme or distortion Davao City. “At least if Germany had Hitler, Hitler during the elections as an attempt to just like... you know, kahit ako pina- or attempt to distort the statement of the the Philippines would have… You know derail his candidacy. nood ko. Sa aming mag-asawa, we President to make the public misunderstand my victims, I would like to be, all criminals, Yasay, meanwhile, asked members of the had a moment. For us it was awe- what he is saying,” the foreign affairs chief to finish the problem of my country and media to police their ranks “to make sure it some. We’re happy that people added. save the next generation from perdition,” he will not happen again.” enjoyed it, too.” Ibig bang sabihin nito ay may balak silang manirahan sa Las Vegas? LEFT, Bernie Sychangco won the “Men’s Closest to the Pin” Sagot ng “Eat Bulaga!” host, “Well, trophy at the PIDC Mabuhay Cup it’s an investment opportunity that Golf Tournament. Ron Start, he opened up. Ang unang usapan is it’s and his teammate also tied with the foursome of Manolo Arnaldo gonna be an investment.” and Luminus Financial to win the “It turns out that she likes the house. championship trophy. She loves the location. I mean, it’s a RIGHT, Alice and Romy Reyes humble home that’s just enough for enjoy the Rizal 16th Command- us. Hindi naman siya magarbo, e. So, ers’ Ball at rembrandt Banquet Hall. we’ll see what the future holds for us.”

6 L. M. Confidential NOVEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER 2016 Philippines Parcel overhauls Exemption Darrenatics TAXATION Carlos said in a statement the order will abroad who send personal items as gift continued from page 1 benefit thousands of Filipinos who rely to their love ones in the Philippines,” on PHLPost in sending and receiving Carlos said. Toronto assessed with Customs duties and taxes packages to and from abroad. The minimum thresholds on duty- DARRENatics ETO qualify under the tax-free provisions of “It is a welcome development es- free imports were raised from P10 to the law. All inbound foreign mails and pecially for this new administration P10,000 to protect and enhance gov- NA!!! parcels are subjected to Customs exami- to effectively administer changes by ernment revenue and institute fair and nation, duties, taxes and other fees. implementing the new provisions of the transparent Customs and tariff manage- Assistant Postmaster General Luis law which will benefit our postal clients ment. Darren Espanto is inviting Fidel Ramos quits as special envoy you to to China watch

Former President Fidel Ramos said he had resigned as the Duterte administra- him tion’s special envoy to China, according to a report by GMA News. Ramos said he resigned when President Rodrigo Duterte returned to the perform country from a state visit to China. He confirmed the news on Monday live at when he paid his respects to the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the SingPil- Royal Thai Embassy in Makati. Ramos accepted the post in July, in ipinas the wake of the Philippines’ historic victory in the United Nations-backed Toronto Champion- arbitral tribunal in The Hague, which invalidated China’s claims to almost President Rodrigo R. Duterte and ship on Nov 12 I 6pm Former President Fidel V. Ramos. all of the resource-rich South China Sea. I Toronto Pavilion Recently, Ramos has criticized Duterte and his Cabinet in a series of strongly worded opinion pieces in a 190 Railside Road, Manila broadsheet—the latest of which being about the President’s continuous refusal to ratify the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. The former president Toronto, ON. Buy once likened the Philippines to a “sinking ship” under Duterte’s leadership. Ramos has also voiced his opposition to Duterte’s “separation” and repeated your tickets online tirades against the United States amid an apparent tilt toward China. But Ramos said the administration should take his criticisms as “brotherly Krisha Noelle Nares Perada, the second child of Noel at: https://singpili- advice.” and Shirley Perada, celebrated her 18th birthday at Duterte’s state visit to Beijing saw him and Chinese President Xi Jinping Paradise Inn on September 11, 2016. This monumen- pinastoronto.bdem. agreeing to bilateral talks over maritime disputes amid overlapping claims, a tal event was attended by her classmates, cousins, major turnaround from the previous administration’s stand of engaging only in relatives, and friends; Senator and Mrs. Enverga gave ca/ SEE YOU THERE! multilateral talks. The Philippine delegation also brought home billions worth Krisha a Certificate of Recognition from the Senate of of investments and credit pledges from the visit. Canada. Her siblings Kevin, and Justin did the losgis- tics of the preparations of her birthday.

Gladys Reyes attests to Inah de Belen’s great acting potential: ‘Open siya to learn’

Kinumusta namin kay Gladys ‘yan.’ Reyes kung paano katrabaho si “Pag artist aka, dapat iintindihin mo Inah de Belen sa Oh, My Mama! ang instruction ng direktor, blocking, na GMA Afternoon Prime drama ang linya mo, emotional, di ba? series nila. “Hindi naman po sa inaano ko yung Hindi ba siya nahihirapang sarili ko, pero dahil nga passion ko kaeksena ang dalaga dahil po ito mula pa bata pa ako at maituturing na baguhan ito sa importante rin na gusto mo pag-artista? yung ginagawa mo. Sabi niya, “Ah, hindi! “Nakita ko kay Inah, “At tsaka sweet rin na bata gusto niya yung ginagawa si Inah. Marespeto,” kuwento ni niya.” Gladys tungkol sa anak ni . “Of course, I’ve worked with Ate Janice Dream talk show guests sa mga teleserye. “Hindi na ako nagtataka kung bakit Tinanong naman namin si Gladys malaki ang potensyal ni Inah dahil siyem- kung sino ang mga dream guests niya sa pre nga, di ba? kanyang Moments talk show. “Sa nanay pa lang, quotang-quota na Mabilis niyang sagot, “Si Manny Pac- ang talent, di ba? quiao tsaka si Jinkee, silang dalawa. “Siyempre isa sila sa well-known Advice to Inah couples natin sa Pilipinas. “Kaya lang, ngayon di ba very busy Ano ang advice/tips na binigay niya kay si Senator Manny? Siguro if ever, baka Inah? mauna na lang muna si Jinkee. Patuloy ni Gladys, “Siguro ang nabang- “Alam mo yun? Yung dito lang naman git ko lang kay Inah is to practice her nao-open yung other side nila – kung Tagalog, kasi medyo nahihirapan siya sa sila ay entrepreneur din at the same time, mga lines namin na Tagalog. kung paano sila maging nanay, paano sila “Kasi nga ang first language talaga nila maging tatay, kung ano yung side nila na sa bahay, English. may advocacies ba sila. “So sabi ko sa kanya, ‘O, huwag ka mu- “Iba siya dun sa mga ibang interviews nang magsalita ng English sa bahay ninyo.’ na, ‘O what’s up with your career?’ “Kasi bilang ate lang naman, not be- “The usual, ganun. Ito yung day-to-day cause nagmamarunong or nagmamagaling life, di ba, ng isang well-known celebrity, ka dahil mas matagal na tayo. na paano ito pag nasa bahay lang, ganyan, “Iintindihin mo pa yung instruction ng paano siya makipag-bonding sa pamilya direktor, yung blockings. niya. “Alam mo, akala nila madaling maging Ang Moments ay celebrity talk show sa artista? Yung iba minamaliit ang pagiging Net 25 na hinu-host ni Gladys. artista. Magsi-siyam na taon na ang Moments “Lalo na po yung iba, di ba? Tumatakbo at for the last four years ay co-produced na sa pulitika, sasabihin nila, ‘Artista lang nito si Gl NOVEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 7 Philippines

Lacson, tired of interpreting Duterte’s pronouncements

MANILA - Sen. Panfilo Lacson on “Katunayan nakakaawa na sila kasi Sunday admitted getting fed up with hirap na hirap mag- explain pero ’SOBRANG INGAY “interpreting” controversial public wlaa tayong magagawa. Nasabi na pronouncements of President Rodrigo ng Pangulo iyon. Nag-react na ang NG PANGULO’ Duterte. buong mundo. Hindi natin masisi Lacson said this when asked about ang international community, lalo na Gordon: ‘Noisy’ Duterte’s latest remark drawing ang Germany at Israel,” the lawmaker parallels between his administration’s added. Duterte ‘fall- war on drugs and the massacre of six million Jews during World War II. As his ‘Like toothpaste’ ing on his own previous pronouncements, Duterte’s remarks were met with criticism not only by Filipinos but Lacon said he hoped Duterte would be sword’ also by the international community. more cautious with his subsequent public “Nakakapagod na rin magbasa betwen pronouncements, since they could easily be MANILA - Senator Richard the lines lalo na sa atin, sa labas ng bansa, construed as the country’s policy statements. Gordon on Monday said Presi- international community, they take the words as “I just hope ang policy adviser ng Pangulo they come out of the mouth of the President,” dent Rodrigo Duterte was “falling magkarooon ng masinsinang pag-uusap dito at on his own sword” for being “too said Lacson in a radio dzBB interview. sana mapakinggan sila na sana dapat maghinay- noisy” on publicly expressing his “Hindi naman puwede na ibu-burden mo pa hinay dahil mahirap na bawiin,” he said. Jak Roberto on his sila na mag-interpret o magbasa between the “Para iyang toothpaste na lumabas sa tube. desire to have suspected drug us- lines,” the lawmaker said, adding that it was “very Kapag nasabi mo na, mahirap nang bawiin, na ers and pushers killed. bashers, “Normal na- clear” that the President was trying to make puwede mong i-correct o i-clarify o ibahin ang “Maingay ang Pangulo, sobrang a comparison with his now infamous “Hitler meaning ng sinabi pero sa mga nakakarinig, ingay ng Pangulo. Tama lang na man ‘yun I think” remark.” malinaw eh,” he added. ipakita niya na galit siya sa droga Duterte apologized to the Jewish community Super blessed ang Kapuso hottie na At the rate issues are being hurled against the pero huwag na siyang mag-ingay for his remark. “I would like to make it here si Jak Roberto sa dami ng projects na Duterte administration, Lacson said he can’t help na ‘I will kill you,’ hindi tama and now that there was never an intention on ginawa niya this 2016. but feel like the President has been in his post for ‘yan,” Gordon said. my part to derogate the memory of the six many years already. Bukod sa napapanood siya sa “Kaya he is falling on his own million Jews murdered by the Germans... I “Wala pa ngang 100 days, feeling mo taon na at Dear Uge, naging apologize profoundly and deeply to the Jewish sword, nadadapa siya sa kanyang sa dami ng issues na lumalabas,” said Lacson. parte rin siya ng katatapos pa lamang [community],” he said during the opening espada dahil salita siya nang salita, The lawmaker added: “Miski sinong pangulo na serye niya sa URL (Usapang Real ceremony of the Masskara Festival in Bacolod napagbibintangan tuloy ang bansa binibigyan ng at least six months na honeymoon Love), kung saan kasama niya sina City. period... Tatagal lang ang honeymoon period na ‘yan ang nangyayari,” he added. Miguel Tanfelix at Bianca Umali. Lacson admitted feeling pity toward the chief kung halimbawa pinagbibigyan na maka-adjust Gordon, chairman of the Senate executive’s communication team. Sa exclusive interview ng GMANet- ang bagong administrasyon doon sa bagong justice committee, made the state- “Miski ano pa sabihin to the contrary, mahirap work.com kay Jak sa Bubble Gang 21st tungkulin na inatas sa kanila.” ment at the resumption of the na i-cure na ang talagang tinututumbok din anniversary pictorial ngayong Lunes “Pero kung paulit-ulit, iiksi ang honeymoon probe on drug-related killings. [ay] nagkaroon ng pagkukumpara at siya mismo period... Kung iyon at iyon rin ang issue, hindi ng umaga, October 24, ipinagpapas- “Kaibigan ko ang Presidente, ang gumawa ng pagkukumpara kahit ano pang naman nababago at iyon pa rin ang controversy, alamat ng guwapong binata sa Poong explanation na gawin ng spokespersons niya,” he pareho kami nag-mayor pero baka umiksi ang honeymoon period,” Lacson Maykapal ang lahat ng blessings na said. ayokong salita nang salita ang said. tinatamasa niya. Presidente kung ano gagawin Aniya, “God is good all the time. niya. Pero dapat ang sasabihin Sobrang happy ko this year ito nga niya, ‘Masyadong maraming sunod-sunod guesting na project. Ito hindi nasu-solve at i-solve ‘yan,’” nga Dear Uge ‘tsaka itong Bubble A Simple Trick to Tenderize + Flavor Meat Gordon said. Gang. So, malaking bagay ‘yun na Cuts of beef that come from the shoulder, bottom, and legs may be cheaper than Cops’ accountability ako kasi trabaho lang. Sabi ko magka- the prized tender cuts, but they’re just as flavorful. The downside? They can be quite regular na work lang, kasi para masaya tough. The good news is, there’s a simple trick to tenderize meat. Before seasoning [laughs] para tuloy-tuloy ‘yung work, or marinating your beef, prick it all over, on all sides, with a fork then let it rest for four The senator told Philippine Na- ‘yun ang gusto ko. Tapos hindi ko hours or overnight in the refrigerator. The next time you cook beef stew or grill flank tional Police (PNP) chief Direc- naman inexpect na sunod-sunod [na] steak, try this trick—you’ll see what a big difference it can make! tor General Ronald “Bato” dela magkakaroon ng mga guestings.” Rosa that cops involved in killings Nag-open up din si Jak patungkol should be held accountable. sa mga naging bashers niya lalo na at “Kahit isa lang ang namatay at gumanap siyang third wheel sa love hindi na-solve ng pulis ang kaso, team ng BiGuel sa URL. Group backs Nuclear Power ang tao matatakot. Kaya siguro Papaano kaya niya hinarap ang mga tayo tinitira ng foreign media,” he negative comments ng mga fans ng MANILA, Philippines – The Chamber of and cause-oriented groups over safety concerns said. BiGuel? Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI), the and reports former president Ferdinand Marcos Gordon then took a swipe Kuwento ng Kapuso actor, “Normal country’s first and oldest business group, is batting received about $80 million in kickbacks from against international media, and naman ‘yun I think. Lagi kong sinasabi for the use of nuclear power and of the mothballed builder Westinghouse. The power facility is still said that foreigners should not be naging supporter din ako ng mga Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) to address being maintained by the National Power Corp. hesitant of visiting the Philippines artista, naging fan din ako, naging issues in power supply and high cost of electricity (Napocor). In the same forum, Department of amid the spate of alleged extraju- supporter din ako. So parang, ganun as well as to support the country’s economic Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato de la dicial killings. development. CCPI president president Jose Luis Peña stressed the country’s need for energy and a talaga ‘pag lalo na die-hard, lalo na Yulo Jr. said the business group is backing the good mix to fuel energy targets. “We have to be accountable. To ‘pag . Naiintindihan ko sila, proposal to add nuclear power in the energy mix “We are open to technologies as long as it will the media here, the foreign media, ramdam ko sila, ganun talaga ang mga and operate BNPP. benefit the country but the final decision will be an I don’t care what you say about us. fans. Ang isang fan na sumusuporta sa “With the spiraling high cost of energy in the apolitical one,” he said. We have not thrown the rule book idolo, ganun talaga naiintindihan ko country, our organization supports the operation Nuclear is among the options for baseload because the Senate is investigating sila dun.” of the 620-megawatt (MW) BNPP to accelerate power as the Department of Energy (DOE) extrajudicial killings, whatever you Handa rin daw si Jak na mas ma-chal- the economic progress of the Philippines through works on projecting energy capacities up to 2030, want to define it,” he said. lenge pa sa kaniyang trabaho. Kaya industrialization,” he said. DOE Undersecretary Jesus Posadas said. “The law has not been thrown kung mabibigyan ng pagkakataon ay CCPI said the index poverty and unemployment “We’re looking at the power mix to address the kaya ‘wag kayo matakot sa Pilipi- in the country remains high and the only solution economic growth especially the industrialization sana mabigyan daw siya ng chance na to this create jobs “is by massive industrialization aspiration of the President,” he said. nas because the Senate is investi- magbida sa isang project next year. and agricultural development.” The Duterte administration revived plans gating,” Gordon stressed. “Sana next year mabigyan ako ng “For this to become a reality in the Philippines, of tapping nuclear energy as an alternative Gordon said at least 1,300 po- chance na mag-bida. Kasi itong buong the cost of electricity must be brought down in the option in meeting the country’s growing energy licemen are involved in shooting year nagkaroon naman ako ng project, shortest possible time through nuclear energy. It requirements as well as to power up the country’s incidents. pero third wheel ganun. Eh gusto ko is the earnest hope of the chamber that this policy economic progress. Of the number, some 680 cops pa ‘yung ma-challenge, gusto [kong] recommendation be brought to the attention and Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi earlier said have been charged after a motu nacha-challenge talaga. Sana mab- political will of President Rodrigo Duterte,” it nuclear is seen as a viable choice because it is high proprio probe, according to the igyan ako ng chance na magbida this said. on productivity and reliability, low on cost and Internal Affairs Service of the Built in the 1980s, BNPP was supposed to emissions, and more cost efficient in the long term. coming 2017.” operate commercially in 1986 but was mothballed However, he admitted that going nuclear would P N P. due to strong opposition from environmental need a lot of work to be done. 8 L. M. Confidential NOVEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER 2016 ’No Garage, No Car Act’ now one step closer to becoming a law

MANILA - Next time you buy a car, Land Transportation Office (LTO) as a enough roads to drive them on. Senate registering any vehicle under his/her name whether brand new or used, you might be prerequisite for registration. Bill No. 1165 plans to fix this by freeing for 3 years and fined P50,000 for every required to secure a proper parking space This applies to all individuals who reside up roads blocked by irresponsible vehicle violation. first before you’re allowed to make the or have a business address in “metropolitan owners who turn streets and sidewalks Likewise, the LTO officer and employee purchase. This will be the case if or when areas such as, but not limited to Metro (which by the way are not part of their who allows such vehicles to be registered Bill No. 1165, otherwise known as the “No Manila, Angeles, Bacolod, , property) into their personal parking without or with fake documents will be Garage, No Car Act of 2016”, is passed by Batangas, Cagayan de Oro, , Dagupan, spaces. suspended for 3 months without pay. the Senate into a law. Davao, Iloilo, Naga, and Olongapo.” Mind you, the bill also authorizes the The only topic not covered by Senate Bill Filled by Senator Joel Villanueva, it Why is the government doing this? LTO, MMDA, and LGU to conduct No. 1165, or at least to our knowledge, is proposes that anyone who intends to There’s no denying that traffic in the periodic ocular inspections of alleys, streets, what happens to already-registered vehicles. acquire a motor vehicle should first be Philippines is bad and it’s only getting and thoroughfares and remove illegally As we see it, the bill doesn’t require existing able to present proof that they have a worse. The number of vehicles on the road parked vehicles. owners to present proof of their permanent “permanent parking space or facility” is constantly growing (adding 370,000 Knowing how crafty some people are, parking space or facility when renewing to store it. The spot must be leased or more new cars based on the Chamber those caught with fraudulently-obtained their registration; or at least not yet. procured by the vehicle owner and he/she of Automotive Manufacturers of the motor vehicle registrations will have it will have to present a notary public to the Philippines Inc’s report) and we don’t have revoked. The owner will also be barred from

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Kyla is happy with Kapamilya while Matteo Guidicelli opened a restaurant.

PHOTOS BY ARIEL RAMOS Krisha Noelle Nares Perada, the second child of Noel and Shirley Perada, celebrated her 18th birthday at Paradise Inn on September 11, 2016. This monumental event was attended by her classmates, cous- ins, relatives, and friends; Senator and Mrs. Enverga gave Krisha a Certificate of Recognition from the Senate of Canada. Her siblings Kevin, and Justin did the losgistics of the preparations of her birthday.

ASIA Senate Speaker recognizes America’s Asian Pivot ruined Atin Ito’s Eddie Lee by Philippines Ottawa, October 20, 2016 Does anyone remember President Barack and the Philippines to resolve the matter – Today, the Honourable Obama’s pivot to Asia? The plan was to focus themselves after the ruling of the international George Furey, Speaker of the diplomatic and military assets in East Asia tribunal. Senate of Canada, recognized to contain a rising China. It was one of the At the end of August, Secretary of State reasons Obama said he was shrinking the John Kerry told reporters that the U.S. was Atin Ito publisher Eddie Lee American footprint in the Middle East. not interested in “fanning the flames of con- in the Senate Chamber dur- Well, the pivot is failing. On October 20, flict but rather trying to encourage the parties ing the Senate sitting. Eddie the president of the Philippines, Rodrigo to resolve their disputes and claims through Lee was present in the Senate Duterte, announced to an audience at the the legal process and through diplomacy.” gallery as a guest of Senator Great Hall of the People in Beijing a “separa- Duterte has now taken Kerry’s advice. Tobias C. Enverga Jr., who tion” with the U.S. “America has lost now,” he Dan Blumenthal, the director of Asia stud- paid tribute to Eddie Lee’s said. “And maybe I will also go to Russia to ies at the American Enterprise Institute said contribution to the Filipino talk to Putin and tell him that there are three that the Obama administration had fumbled. Canadian community. of us against the world: China, Philippines “After the tribunal decision, our response was and Russia. It’s the only way.” to tell Duterte to tamp down tensions and “I rise today to pay tribute Two things should be said here. talk bilaterally with China, and there was no to one of the notable seniors First: Duterte is a crude vulgarian. He has evidence of follow-up by us in terms of our in my community — a senior called Obama a “son of a whore,” and picked a own military exercises or diplomatic initiatives who has been a beacon of fight with the pope. to enforce the findings of the tribunal,” he inspiration and leadership for Second: Duterte’s own government appears said. “There has been next to nothing on this. many Filipino Canadians in to have been kept out of the loop about this We still haven’t had a Freedom of Navigation the Greater Toronto Area and new alliance. Duterte himself said he did not mission that actually challenges the Chinese beyond, Mr. Eduardo Lee,” mean to imply that he would cut diplomatic artificial islands.” Senator Enverga said about ties with the U.S., but he has not backed away Is it any wonder then that Duterte con- from his pledge to end military cooperation cluded Obama wasn’t serious about defend- the publisher of Canada’s old- with the U.S., though others in his govern- ing the rule of law in the South China Sea? est existing Filipino monthly ment have suggested he will back down. Close watchers of the Filipino leader could newspaper. Regardless, this is a big story. The Philip- have predicted this kind of thing. Before his “He is the recipient of pines has been an important U.S. ally since campaign for the presidency in August 2015, several awards, many includ- the beginning of the cold war. What’s more, he told supporters, “If America cared it would ing the terms ‘outstanding’ the Obama administration has invested in the have sent aircraft carriers and missile frigates and ‘merit’, but too numer- country as part of its pivot to Asia. In 2014 the moment China started reclaiming land in ous to list here today. Some Mr. Lee, a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond the two countries signed an enhanced defense contested territory.” more notable are the 1987 Ethnic Media Jubilee Medal recipient, received a Dis- cooperation agreement. When the Philippines Of course America didn’t do that. It didn’t Award for Excellence in Journalism from tinguished Alumni Award in Community brought a case against China at the Hague even send the Navy into Filipino territorial Service from his alma mater, the University over China’s artificial islands in its territorial waters claimed by China in the South China the Ontario Minister of Citizenship; the of the Philippines, this summer,” the Sena- waters, the U.S. supported the Philippines Sea after an international tribunal ruled 1995 Better Understanding Among Ontar- diplomatically. that those waters were Filipino. Instead, the ians through Journalism Award from the tor continued. In July, the Hague’s Permanent Court of Obama administration acted as if interna- Honourable Bob Rae, the “Honourable senators, I want to thank Arbitration ruled in favor of the Philippines. tional law would implement itself. But it never then Premier of Ontario; and the Award Eddie Lee for his contributions to our This would have been an opportunity for the works that way. The rule-based system Obama for Excellence in Journalism from the community and to Canada,” Senator En- U.S. to turn the screws on China. But instead endorses requires a great power to defend it. Honourable Sheila Finestone, the then verga ended his tribute. the Obama White House encouraged China Minister of State for Multiculturalism. NOVEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 9 Philippines

Goldberg said the economies of the China. Envoy re- Philippines and the US, after all, remain Trade between Manila and Washing- “very much linked.” ton amounts to $16.491 billion favoring minds PH: He cited remittances from US-based the Philippines, according to a fact sheet overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as an provided by the DFA in September. 43% of OFW example. At the same time, the US continues to Goldberg said, “43% of the remittances host 5,997,330 Filipinos. from abroad from OFWs go through the The President’s recent statements have remittances United States, or originate in the United fueled fears for the plight of the country’s Robin: I need States.” economy. Duterte on Thursday said in come from US He continued: “There are 3 and a half China, “I announce my separation from to support Trade between Manila and million Filipino-Americans. I’m sure the United States, both in military but there are many people in the studio with economics also.” Mariel in U.S. Washington amounts to American relatives, friends, who have Goldberg on Friday stressed, however, $16.491 billion favoring the studied in the US.” that the the US has a “solid and solemn MANILA - still has Goldberg also said: “The United States commitment” to the Philippines in both high hopes that he will be granted Philippines. At the same is the largest private foreign investor economic and military terms. a United States visa before his wife time, the US continues to in the Philippines. The largest private “I don’t know what separation means Mariel Rodriguez gives birth to their employer is an American company. The quite frankly, because we are so inextrica- first child next month. host almost 6 million Filipi- largest exporter is an American company. bly linked,” he said. nos. The markets in the United States are very Goldberg added, “These discordant “Mabuting tao naman ako sa pal- much tied to the markets here.” notes that we hear, we can’t ignore them, agay ko at hindi naman ako gaga- MANILA, Philippines – Outgoing but at the same time we need clarification wa ng gulo doon. Kailangan ko lang United States Ambassador to the Philip- ‘National tragedy’ about what they mean.” suportahan ang aking asawa,” he pines Philip Goldberg on Friday, October Former Philippine Foreign Secre- said in an interview aired on “To- 21, said he cannot understand Philippine Data from the Philippine Depart- tary Albert del Rosario also reacted to night With Boy Abunda.” President Rodrigo Duterte’s push for an ment of Foreign Affairs (DFA), in fact, Duterte’s US policy, calling it a “national Padilla and Rodriguez, who had “economic separation” from the United show that the US is the Philippines’ third tragedy.” suffered two tragic miscarriages last States. largest trading partner, next to Japan and year, came up with this decision on a U.S. birth because of the televi- sion host’s delicate pregnancy. The US envoy leaving: couple explained that they wanted to ensure that advanced technol- ogy would be readily available in ‘I’ve never met warmer people than in PH’ case of any untoward incident. Rodriguez flew to the U.S. late last On tirades against him by Phil- everybody, the welcoming that they give. I’ll that Goldberg got a taste of Duterte. always bring that with me, too.” To the point of calling him “bakla” (gay), month, and has since been regu- ippine President Rodrigo Duterte, “And it’s important to remember in all the Duterte has slammed Goldberg even on the larly consulting her doctors. Based US Ambassador Philip Goldberg hoopla about political events and geostrategy campaign trail. This is because Goldberg, for on her Instagram posts, it appears says, ‘I’m a diplomat’ and the rest, that at bottom, the people of one, criticized rape jokes after Duterte joked there hasn’t been any notable com- the two countries really, at this point, are so about the rape of an Australian missionary in plications regarding her pregnancy. MANILA, Philippines – Despite being interconnected that that image of Filipinos 1989. called “gay” and a “son of a bitch” by Philip- and their friendship will stay with me as well,” The senior US diplomat, however, said he is Padilla, who has had to go pine President Rodrigo Duterte, outgoing Goldberg said. “used to it.” through more complicated pro- US Ambassador to the Philippines Philip According to Pew Research, Filipinos have Goldberg, as US ambassador to Bolivia, was cedures when applying for travel Goldberg is leaving Manila soon with the best the most “favorable” view of the US based on even expelled from his host country after the permits because of having been memories of the Filipino. a global survey of countries’ attitudes toward Bolivian president accused him of “conspiring “I’ve served on 4 continents. I’ve never met the superpower. In 2015, 92% of Filipinos against democracy and seeking the division of convicted for possession of illegal warmer and more friendly people than in this surveyed said they had a favorable view of the Bolivia.” firearms in 1994, said he is still wait- country,” Goldberg said. US compared to 54% for China. An earlier Goldberg said: “You just have to be ready ing for the results of his newest visa Goldberg, the US ambassador to the Phil- survey showed more Filipinos favor the US for these things. What I will say is that it’s not application. than Americans. necessarily me or anything that’s said about ippines since November 2013, had previously “Hindi ko naman nakikita na may served as ambassador to Bolivia (2006-2008); me, but that in the US, when people hear that, chief of mission in Pristina, Kosovo (2004- US envoy on Duterte’s tirades they think about the Philippines and what problema, siguro nag-aantay lang 2006); and deputy chief of mission in San- they’re thinking about the United States, and tayo,” he said. tiago, Chile (2001-2004). Goldberg is soon ending his tour of duty that’s not a good thing, I think, for a friend Rodriguez first confirmed her preg- The Spanish-speaking diplomat also in the Philippines, and is set to be replaced by and ally.” nancy in May, eight months after suf- The outgoing US ambassador added: “I’m a worked as consular and political officer at the Ambassador Sung Kim. fering her second miscarriage. She US embassy in Bogotia, Colombia, and as Goldberg’s departure from the Philippines diplomat. I’m not here on a personal adven- political-economic officer in Pretoria, South had been scheduled even before Duterte took ture. I’m here representing my country.” lost her first pregnancy in March last Africa. office on June 30. The White House, in fact, year. She and Padilla are expecting Reflecting on his 3-year stay in the Philip- announced Goldberg’s replacement as early as a baby girl. pines, Goldberg said: “It is a wonderful feeling May 19. – the feeling toward Americans, the feeling to It was while waiting for his replacement

10 L. M. Confidential NOVEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER 2016 JOJO TADURAN: A Journalist By Bishop says con- science, not God, Heart Celebrates His Diamond Years spoke to the Presi- By Li ERON, Host “in FOCUS” Online Talk Show dent “His conscience, not God, spoke to him.” TORONTO - Dangerous and trained a corner. Imagine how luck I am as a writer This is how Sorsogon Bishop Arturo people merges and blends to its surround- I always learned in life to be careful only guided by a gift of writing. Mr. Jojo Bastes explained the “voice of God” ings perfectly like a Chameleon. You with people who are extremely quiet and Taduran is a pillar where journalism is a which President Duterte claims he had attend an event and you don’t know who unassuming because they are the ones with privilege in the olden days when social heard, telling him to stop cussing. is among the crowd. People with massive grenades in their hands. The one who will media was still not even on its infancy. In an interview, the Catholic prelate experience and education are worst in their put your life out of balance. But it was his He is a remarkable man who at this stage said “it was the voice of his con- tactics at being invisible in the crowd. It’s simplicity that made a connection and his in his life switches to a more private life. science… his conscience was bother- like attending a new circle and there he generous heart that builds our relation- But journalists, they are born with it and ing him” in reference to the President. was on a ball cap on dark glasses sitting ship; him as a mentor and me the so called although Mr. Jojo Taduran may have slept Bastes added that only “holy and quietly in a corner. It wasn’t his senior- “blogger” who is always looking for wis- on his laurels as a famed journalist in his mystic persons have that privilege ity in years that commands respect. It was dom. He never failed to give his wisdom life. He remained humble and he remained of talking to God.” In his flight back his wisdom when he opens his mouth to to me and occasionally kick my chair to true to his calling as a journalist by helping from Japan, the President shared this interject and then you will realized how enforce his teachings as an ace journalist. others. experience last Thursday: “I was look- much a man of decency he is and a walk- I called him “Kuya Jojo” because respect It was just right and proper for me ing at the skies as I was coming over ing storyteller by heart. He probably was is always to the man I’ve came to know to accept an exclusive invitation on his here and I… everybody was asleep, the worst fly stuck on the walls of interest- not just as a journalist but as a Com- 75th birthday recently. The gathering was snoring. A voice said, ‘You know, if you ing people in his active life as a print and munity leader as a Barangay Kagawad in absolutely private with families and friends don’t stop, I will bring this plane down broadcaster journalist in the prime of his . Mr. Jojo Taduran is also a which is this man’s well guarded principles; now.’ And I said, who is this? Of course, life. Member of the Rotary Club of Quezon of mingling with a few. it’s God. Oh, okay. So, I promised God Yes, a Print Journalist with the Philip- City, a Lifetime Member of the National That night as his life transcends to not to shout cuss words,” Duterte said. pines Herald, Evening News, Headline, Press Club of the Philippines. A Lifetime another milestone, Mr. Jojo Taduran Father Jerome Secillano of the Philippine Graphic Magazine, to name Member of the Order of the Knights surprised me with his well defined vocals Nuestra Senora del Perpetuo Socorro a few and a Broadcaster with nationwide of Rizal. A 4th Degree Member of the as he sang his favourite song. He was also Parish in Manila welcomed Duterte’s daily radio program, Pulong- Pulong sa Knights of Columbus. A Foundation given recognition from the Office of the promise. Kaunlaran (1971-1986), Voice of the Phil- Leader of the Philippine Canadian Chari- Senator Joseph “JV” Ejercito said: ippines (now Radyo ng Bayan). And yet, in table Foundation and Philippine Press JOJO TADURAN “Tignan natin (Let’s see). His presi- all gatherings, I find him quietly sitting in Club of Ontario. continued on page 27 dency is just on its fourth month.”

PH, US verifying if Chinese left disputed shoal

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines situation. and the Philippines are moving toward an with China. After visiting Beijing last week, he and the US are trying to verify a report that China took effective control of Scarborough agreement on fishing access at Scarborough that said without elaborating that Filipino fishermen Chinese coast guard ships have left a disputed in 2012, after a tense standoff with Philippine would be in accordance with the July 12 arbitral “may” be able to return to Scarborough after shoal, allowing Filipino fishermen back to the vessels. Since then, Chinese coast guard ships decision,” Toner told reporters. he discussed the territorial rift with Chinese rich fishing area that China seized in 2012, trig- have been driving Filipino fishermen away A year after China took control of Scarbor- leaders. gering tensions in the South China Sea. from the area, while farther south in the Spratly ough, then-President Benigno Aquino III took He said he insisted in his talks with Chinese Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lo- Islands, China went on to construct seven the issue to international arbitration. In July, a leaders that the shoal belonged to the Philip- renzana said the Philippine coast guard has re- man-made islands despite protests from other tribunal ruled that China had violated Filipinos’ pines, but that the Chinese also asserted their ported that Chinese ships have not been sighted claimants. right to fish in their traditional fishing grounds. claim of ownership. at Scarborough Shoal in the last three days, but In Washington, State Department spokesman It also invalidated Beijing’s sweeping territorial “If the Chinese ships have left, then it means he added the report has to be validated. Mark Toner said the US was still assessing re- claims in the South China Sea. China ignored our fishermen can resume fishing in the area. Lorenzana told The Associated Press that ports that Chinese boats have left Scarborough the ruling and its coast guard continued to block We welcome this development,” Lorenzana told the Philippine air force plans to conduct aerial Shoal, and Filipinos have resumed fishing there. Filipino fishermen from the shoal. reporters. “Our fishermen have not been fishing surveillance of the shoal off the northwestern “We hope it is certainly not a temporary mea- Current Philippine President Rodrigo there since 2012. This will return to them their Philippines as early as Saturday to check the sure. We would like it to be a sign that China Duterte has attempted to improve relations traditional source of livelihood.”

NOVEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 11 Philippines

‘DON’T MAKE ENEMIES’ Shahani to Duterte: Take beginner’s course in diplomacy

MANILA - A former senator and diplomat linked to his anti-drug campaign. you look at us? Mendicants? Na magsige has an unsolicited advice for President He dared the US, UN and EU to take lang sunod-sunod kami?” he added. “We will Rodrigo Duterte in the wake of his recent their economic aid elsewhere. survive. We will survive as a nation.” remarks against old ally the United States Duterte said that the international Shahani, before being elected to the and friendly overtures towards Russia and community would never understand the Senate in 1987, was ambassador to Australia China. depth of the drug problem in the Philippines. from the 1981 to 1986. She was also “We don’t need to make enemies to make “I do not expect human rights, I do not secretary general of the World Conference Derrick closer to new friends and that is the art of diplomacy. expect Obama, I do not expect the EU to on the United Nations Decade of Women So I think our President if I may have to understand me. Do not understand me. in Kenya in 1986. She left her UN post and and still friends say so has to take a beginner’s course in And if you think it’s high time for you to returned to the Philippines to become the diplomacy,” said former Senator Leticia withdraw assistance, go ahead. We will not Deputy Minister for Philippine Affairs after with Bea Ramos-Shahani. beg for it,” Duterte said, partly in response 1986 EDSA Revolution. TWO of the most promising young actors at Duterte has announced that he was setting to Vice President Leni Robredo’s earlier Shahani was a chairperson of the Senate the Kapuso Network are his eyes on Russia and China as allies and statement saying his rhetoric may affect Committee on Foreign Relations during her and Kristoffer Martin, both good looking, trading partners after the US, the European foreign aid for anti-poverty programs of the term. both can act and sing well. Both of them now Union and the United Nations expressed government. She is the sister of one of Duterte’s allies also have new shows: “Tsuperhero” for Derrick concern over the alleged extrajudicial killings “Ano’ng paningin n’yo sa amin? How do former President Fidel Ramos. and “Hahamakin ang Lahat” for Kristoffer. Derrick is very happy in playing his first su- perhero role so far. “Mahirap siya kasi mainit ang costume ko but I’m enjoying it kasi I get to do comedy and also action scenes,” he says. WITH ‘RECIPROCAL’ PARTNERSHIPS “This is based on an original concept of Mi- chael V and I’m so thankful ako ang napiling VP Robredo: Int’l aid ‘not donor-beggar gumanap nito. I play Nonoy, a jeepney driver so attached to his mom, Alma Moreno, who’s going blind. Isang alien from another planet, relationship’ si Migz Cuaderno as Bokitox, ang nagbigay sa’kin ng superpowers. Noong una, I don’t like MANILA - Vice President Leni Robredo She also reiterated her call for inclusivity, Robredo earlier noted that international it kasi sagabal lang sa trabaho ko as tsuper on Monday underscored the importance saying, “The problems we face require build- organizations have expressed “excitement” in ‘yung pagiging superhero and I don’t really of partnerships with other countries in the ing bridges, not walls.” helping with her office’s advocacies. like rescuing people. But later on, nagustuhan government’s bid to reduce poverty in the “They require collaboration, not polariza- ko na ang pagiging superhero ko.” Philippines. tion. We will succeed faster if we include, not Duterte tirades Who’s his favorite superhero as a child? In her speech at the Partnerships Against exclude,” she said. “Si Superman. But for ‘Tsuperhero’, ang peg Poverty Summit, organized by her office Robredo’s office is working with various ko is Ryan Reynolds in ‘Deadpool’ kasi may She admitted, however, her concern that pagka-comedy rin ‘yun. Mas mahirap mag- to link 60 local government units in need agencies, which include foreign non-govern- pronouncements made by President Rodrigo of possible donors, Robredo said receiving ment organizations, embassies, and multilat- comedy kaysa drama kasi you have to have Duterte against world leaders and institu- perfect timing at nakakahiya kundi matatawa international support involves a reciprocal eral and international aid organizations. tions could affect international support for partnership. ang audience.” the government’s anti-poverty initiatives. Directed by L.A. Madridejos, “Tsuperhero” “I’ve never looked at aid from other Offers After this, Duterte directed yet another countries as a beggar-donor relationship,” the will start airing in November on Sundays after rant at the United States, the European “ Weekend”. Also in the show are Bea Vice President said, which in turn received The Vice President said that since she Union, and the United Nations, and dared applause from participants. Binene as Eva, Derrick’s love interest; Gabby assumed office, she has received offers for them to withdraw their aid to the Philip- Concepcion as Sgt. Cruz, the cop who’s Der- “I like to think that it’s a human response “funding, expertise, and experience through pines. to show mercy, compassion, regardless of our rick’s ninong; Betong Sumaya as Julius, a small their unique programs and services.” He said the international community time crook, Philip Lazaro as Mang Pedi, owner nationalities, our race, our religion, and even “[D]espite the noise out there, the truth is would never understand the depth of the our political beliefs,” she added. of the carinderia where Derrick hangs out; many are willing to come together and build drug problem in the Philippines. Valentin as Polding, a cook; Annalyn Barro “Our diversity and difference must never these bridges,” she said. “Many have come to “I do not expect human rights, I do not be a barrier to reach out to each other when as Anna, the niece of Philip; Jemwell Ventinilla the Office of the Vice President offering help expect Obama, I do not expect the EU to un- as Choy, a street kid; and Kuhol as Mong, a anyone is in need,” she went on. and I believe it is borne out of a sincere and derstand me. Do not understand me. And if Robredo noted that the Philippines’ cigarette vendor. unconditional desire to help.” you think it’s high time for you to withdraw So what’s the real score between him and relationship with foreign neighbors “is not a She added: “I have also come to discover assistance, go ahead. We will not beg for it,” one-way street.” Bea now? “I’m really glad that we’re paired that giving aid is not just about a donor and Duterte said, partly in response to Robredo’s again after ‘Hanggang Makita Kang Muli’ “As such is not about a country beg- a donee, and that the donee is not the only concern. ging from another, but about human beings and ‘Vampire ang Daddy Ko’. We’re getting party benefitting from such an arrangement.” “Ano’ng paningin n’yo sa amin? How do to know each other better everyday and who recognize each other’s limitations, and “For me, it is also a partnership of two you look at us? Mendicants? Na magsige their need to harness their unique gifts and we’re closer now than ever before. But friends parties, finding ways and means to find the lang sunod-sunod kami?” he added. “We will pa rin lang kami.” strengths, for the benefit of the greatest num- best solutions to the complex problems of the survive. We will survive as a nation.” ber who remain vulnerable,” she said. world,” she went on.

Filipinos trust US much more than China: survey

panied by a business delegation of at least Some Americans in the Philippines say and would raise the issue of the ruling. MANILA - People in the Philippines 200, as he looks to open a new commercial his outbursts have left many of their coun- still trust the United States far more than alliance with Beijing that he says aims to trymen, and U.S. businesses, jittery. Duterte’s hostility towards the United China, an opinion poll showed on Tuesday, boost the Philippine economy and diversify The last SWS poll showed an 81 percent States and aggressive courting of China, so despite President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent a foreign policy too dependent on Wash- rating of “much trust” for the United States soon after it lost a landmark court decision, outpouring of anti-American rhetoric ington. with just nine percent having “little trust”. has perplexed much of the international and his sudden overtures towards old rival He has railed ferociously about the long- Feelings about China were better at that community. Beijing. time ally and former colonial power and time, with 27 percent having high trust and Some experts say his apparent unilateral Though trust in both countries had de- questioned its loyalty. He has complained 51 percent little trust. decision to consider dismantling a decades- clined slightly since the last survey in June, of being dictated to about his deadly war That poll, conducted after Duterte’s elec- old U.S. defense alliance risks jolting a a Social Weather Stations poll from Sept. on drugs by President Barack Obama, tion but prior to his taking office, preceded region concerned about Beijing’s rise and 24 to 27 showed 55 percent of Filipinos whom he told to “go to hell”. a July ruling by an arbitration court in the the chance of waning U.S. influence under had “little trust” in China, versus 11 percent Last week Duterte called Obama, the Hague that dealt a blow to China’s vast ter- a new White House leadership. who had doubts about the U.S. European Union and United Nations ritorial claims in the South China Sea, in a Just over three-quarters, or 76 percent, of “fools” for criticizing his narcotics crack- case brought by Manila. the 1,200 respondents had “much trust” in down, and said he would “humiliate” them China refuses to recognize the ruling. the United States, compared to 22 percent if they accepted his invitation to probe In comments likely to have irked the who felt the same about China. The poll alleged summary executions. Chinese leadership, Duterte has said his did not ask respondents to explain their new foreign policy shift showed a change views. Duterte vows to ‘humiliate’ U.S., U.N., in Philippines-China ties but he would not Duterte visits China on Tuesday, accom- E.U. on killings bargain with it over maritime sovereignty

12 L. M. Confidential NOVEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER 2016 Charms Concert and Grand Recital of Star Circle kids

The concert started at 5:20 pm and they had to cut it at 9:20. Meaning, the Charms group did not get to per- form three more songs. The concert LEFT, Samantha Gavin perfroms and recital was entertaining. However, Stone Cold at the the Charms the concert was on Sunday night so ABOVE, Toven Bella joins Cassandra concert and Star Academy recital. that was the bad news about it. All in Adajar at the Charms and Star Academy Recital. RIGHT, Britney Waito poses ABOVE, Star Circle hip hop gropup all, it was an very enjoyable evening. perfroms. BELOW, Kayleigh Cer- for photographer Noli Gumapac during ezo perfroms a very good rendition Besides Charms, the all female pre- intermission. of Hanggang. teen and young teen group - the old- est is 14 years old - of singers, all the students carry themselves well. There were portions on modelling, singing and dancing. What stood out for me was the hip hop group and singer Kayleigh Cerezo who sang an accent- free rendition of “Hanggang” by Angeline Quinto. It was a wonderful evening of fun, entertainment and the Charms, along with the Star Circle students did not disappoint.

RIGHT, Photographer Noli Gumapac takes a selfie with Charms. RIGHT BELOW, Charms promotes the concert at the show In Focus hosted by Li Eron (FAR LEFT) and Fiennes Mendoza (SECOND FROM LEFT).

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The Knights of Rizal Canada Region are highly impacting their community. He Region executives. was also honoured with the Knights of held a very well attended 16th Com- encouraged them to ‘continue to be the On hand to support the Canadian Rizal Lifetime Achievement Award, the manders’ Ball on October 29, 2016 at the paragon of the Rizalian values’ in their Region of the Knights of Rizal were Sir first one awarded outside the Philippines. Rembrandt Banquet Hall located at 930 individual and corporate capacities. Jaime T. Marasigan, KGOR, the immediate In the meantime, the Knights of Rizal Progress Avenue, Scarborough, Toronto. Canadian Senator, Sir Tobias (Jun) past Regional Commander of the Knights Supreme Council headed by former Chief Ontario, Canada. Enverga, Jr. KGOR, encouraged his fel- of Rizal and now the Deputy Exchequer Justice of the Supreme Court, Sir Reynato According to Sir Ed Prillo, KGOR, low knights to continue upholding the at the Supreme Council, former Regional Puno, will host the 21st International As- regional commander, the event was partici- teachings and ideals espoused by Dr. Jose Commander Popoy Cana, KGCR; Dr. Tom sembly slated for February 23, 24, and 25, pated in by the officers and members of the Rizal in their new country Canada, which Virey, KGOR; Sir Joe Damasco, KGOR, 2017 to be held in Davao City. The events’ different chapters of the KOR from differ- embraces the similar values. the Rizal Canada Region Area Command- expected Guest of Honor and Speaker ent areas in Canada. The contingent from Consul General Rosalita Prospero was er, and Sir George Poblete, past Regional is Philippines President Rodrigo Roa Montreal in the province of Quebec was the evening’s Keynote Speaker and Induct- Commander, and Pro-Patria wardee. Duterte. (***Fe Paca-Taduran***). 50-member strong. It was led by Sir Rey ing Officer for the new set of Canada During the event, Sir George Poblete Balansi, KGOR, Sir Dario Boco, KGOR and Sir James de la Paz, KGOR. Windsor, Ontario was also represented by a group led by Sir Hermie Hernandez, KGOR. Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte sent his message to the Knights of Rizal in Canada extolling their achievements in their ‘adoptive community in Canada’ and appealed that they work together with him insti- tutionalizing reforms that will benefit and transform the Philip- pines in the next six years. Sir Reynato S. Puno Sr., KGCR, Knights of Canada Su- preme Commander, praised the Knights of Rizal in Canada for their unity and activities which

Enchong Dee admits having a crush on in the past

Actor admitted to having a crush on actress Maja Sal- vador in the past during their guest appearance on the morning talk show, Magandang Buhay. The two celebrities have been friends since they began their careers under . According to Enchong, there is no dull moment with Maja. “Grabe, papasayahin ka niya, papakainin ka niya,” he said. Further, the swimmer-actor also added, “Kahit bumabagyo noon, pinuntahan ako ni Maj kasi may swimming competition.” When asked if they ever had a crush on one another, Enchong said, “Hindi mabebenta kay Maj ‘yung mga Chinito, eh.” Maja, for her part, said, “Hindi naman sa wala (atraksyon) pero parang siguro sa sobrang bait ni Enchong, ‘yung parang ayaw mo si- yang mawala sa buhay mo kaya mas pipiliin mong maging kaibigan na lang.” “Kasi maswerte ka talaga ‘pag may Enchong ka sa buhay. Kasi, kunwari kahit hindi na kami artista o ano, nandiyan talaga siya kasi ang maganda naman kay Enchong, parang iniisip niya hindi lang ‘yung future niya kundi pati ‘yung future ng mga kaibigan niya. Parang pag-usapang pera, si Enchong ang pinakamagandang kausapin,” she added. Host then asked, “Hindi ba parang okay na partner ‘yung ganyan?” Maja answered, “Eh, hindi rin siya nagpatuloy, eh.”

NOVEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 17 Entertainment

’Eat Bulaga!’ newcomer Taki denies JaDine reacts on ‘TIMY’ and imitating Maine Mendoza + other stories ‘OTWOL’ alleged disparity 1 at na kahit pa, halimbawang, magka- James Reid and Nadine Lustre—popularly known as the on-and off-screen love roon sila ng projects na hindi magkasama, manana- team JaDine—jointly declared they are not affected by ongoing tili pa rin silang close sa isa’t isa. comparisons among viewers between their past and present prime Iba daw kasi ang closeness na namamagitan sa time projects on ABS- CBN—On The Wings of Love (OTWOL), kanila, bagama’t ayaw din nilang aminin na more which ran from August 2015 to February 2016, and the than friends na sila. Well, marami kasi ang nanini- month-old yet thriv- ing Till I Met You (TIMY). walang after their highly- acclaimed and blockbuster Expectations of course were through the roof for the movie Barcelona: A Love Untold, magkakanya- follow up, which currently hasn’t caught up with the kanya na muna sila. Kunsabagay, ’di pa tiyak kung ratings and thrills the first one had set. ang magiging next project nila, individually na, ha, “It can’t be helped. On The Wings of Love— ay pelikula pa rin o isang TV series. some call it a phenomenon. It was the start Their last soap together was Pangako Sa ’Yo. of a new kind of teleserye. It can’t be helped but it really has a different story,” Reid told the Lani, ’di na mapapanood sa TV reporters at his endorsement launch with Lustre for 7-Eleven City Blends Coffee at Oasis Events Place. SAYANG at dahil sa kanyang kasalukuyang “OTWOL is really close to the heart of the maha-lagang tungkulin bilang Mayor ng Bacoor City, ’di na natin mapapanood si Lani Mercado-Re- people so re- ally they can’t help but compare Regular nang napapanood sa “Eat Bulaga!” si villa, wife, of course of former Senator , it; I’m pretty sure Till I Met You will be the same Taki bilang isa sa pinu-push ngayon ng Triple A at sa mga show ng GMA. Happily for Mayor Lani, [and gain its own loyalists],” Lustre agreed. TAPE Inc. in less than a year na pinamahalaan niya ang syudad Asked if they are bothered Reaksyon ng 16-year-old, “Yes, and I’m super ng Bacoor, na-impress sa kanya ang pamu-nuan with the show’s ratings every night, thankful. ng Department of Interior and Local Government Reid said, “Nowa- days we don’t really mind the ratings “It’s everyday learning to achieve the goal that (DILG), so much so, in a grand ceremony held at anymore because it’s the new generation [watching]. they want me to have. the Sofitel of the Philippine Plaza last October 27, Our inspiration is the millennial, and it’s really different “And we’ve been talking so much, they support she was awarded the Seal of Good Local Gover- and really hard to translate digital ratings into me. traditional ratings. But overall, the show is doing well, the nance (SGLC). Mayor Lani received the award from no less than DILG Secretary Isamel D. Sueno story is developing nicely, we’re really excited,” he added. FAME AND BASHERS. Mahigit isang taon during the SGLG National Conference. She was With LGBT themes now taking over plots on TV and movies, TIMY is at the fore- pa lang si Taki simula nang ipakilala siya ng Triple cited for her remarkable performance and commit- front of the trend on prime time. Their show follows the story of three friends— Iris A na isa sa mga bago nitong talents. At kasabay ng ment as a city government official, na ang dapat (Lustre), Basti (Reid), and Ali (JC Santos), a closeted homosexual— who eventually pag-ani niya ng tagumpay ay ang pagsulpot ng bash- maging pamantayan ay ang ‘mahusay at tapat na fall in love with each other and find themselves in an unusual love triangle. ers. May nagsasabing ginagaya raw niya ang mga pamamalakad’ ng bayang kanyang pinamu-munuan. Asked if people aren’t ready for non-stereotypical portrayals of LGBT as in TIMY, istilo ni Maine Mendoza. Actually, according to Mayor Lani, it is the the 23-year-old actor replied, “I think everyone’s accepted it, especially with JC Lahad ni Taki, “To be honest, marami pong tao second time na the DILG awarded the Bacoor city in the role and he’s great at it. He is a nice guy and we’re lucky to have him. Again, ang nagsasabi niyan. “Ate Maine is one of my idols, government with such honor. The same SGLG such an amazing actor.” sa pagdadamit, character niya. award was also given to former Bacoor Mayor Strike “Because [no matter] how famous she is, she’s Revilla, now congressman. All is well still grounded. With work out of the way, conversations with JaDine naturally went the way of Congressman Strike has been mayor ng Bacoor City for three terms. their personal relationship. Admitting they too have their share of misunderstand- ATE MAINE. Yung mga fans ni Maine, ano ings like any other couple, Lustre said, “That’s part of any relationship but we don’t naman ang masasakit na nasabi sa kanya? make it last. We make sure that we talk about it.” “I’m not the type of person who “Yun nga po, na gaya-gaya raw po, pinapalitan Liza, ginagaya pero ’di kaya? holds grudges, so like in 30 minutes we’ll forget about [our misunderstanding],” Reid ko raw siya sa Eat Bulaga!. added. The actor is clearly inspired by the love of his life, as has written songs for “Parang sabi ko, hindi ko naman po siya pina- is now considered the most her, one of which is titled “Forever,” which marked their first month together. palitan. “She’s like my mentor na nga minsan, e. So beautiful woman in local showbiz. “That was the first song I wrote for Nadine. The inspiration, it’s her of course. I ako, parang ‘Grabe naman po kayong magsalita.’ Lalong kuminang ang kanyang ganda sa katata- was at a taping and alone in a room. The difference is that when you’re alone, the “Si Ate Maine is very friendly, ate-ate and she’s pos na 10th Star Magic Ball; na kung saan siya ang words just come up and the melody of the song,” said Reid. always there to comfort me.” itinanghal na Best Dressed Female Personality. She Kung si Maine ay napasikat ng Eat Bulaga!, was really stunning in her Michael Cinco gown. Awesome ganun din kaya ang plano sa kanya? “Wish ko po, But credit must also be given to her glam team. Meanwhile, proof that JaDine are a gem on screen is when top American group wish ko po na ganun ang plano nila sa akin,” na- Nag-trending ang kanyang look lalo na ang kanyang The Chainsmokers, liked their video singing the song “Closer” in a Cebu concert, tawang sabi ni Taki. “Pero siyempre, gagawin ko po bangs. Mukhang ito na ang magiging bagong look and even posted the comment, “Awesome” on social media. ang lahat and I’m learning every single day with Eat ngayong Holiday season. Sa katunayan, marami na “I was surprised over that because what I know is that they just liked the video Bulaga! hosts and everyone around me. ang gumagaya nito. Ayon sa ilan, isa na rito ay si since someone tagged them a collage, and then when I checked to verify if it was “I’m just absorbing everything and learning at Janella Salvador na ginaya raw ang “Liza look” nang really their account who reacted to the post, I saw it was really The Chainsmokers! sana ma-achieve ko po yun.” tanggapin nito ang kanyang award mula sa katatapos We were super happy, and neither of us could believe it!” Lustre enthused. na PMPC Star Awards for Music and Television. “We weren’t able to reply or think too much about it because we were busy Kathniel, Hiwalay muna Unfortunately, Janella was bashed by netizens saying shooting,” she added. “But I am really happy because to perform is what I really that only Liza could get away with such hairstyle. love doing and where I started, and for international artists to recognize local talents, that’s really something for James and I.” Matindi raw ang paniniwala nina

DUTERTE Their joint statement said that Japan In September, Duterte announced that would be leased for $7,000 each year will from page 1 would provide patrol vessels and other he would end joint military exercises with be used by the Philippine Navy to patrol equipment for the Philippine Coast Guard. the United States. the country’s maritime domain, especially Japanese Coast Guard on Thursday after- Duterte and Abe also witnessed the sign- In October, he expressed openness to in the disputed West Philippine Sea where noon. ing of the Exchange of Notes on Japanese holding war games with China and Russia. China has been occupying areas within the Duterte said patrol vessels from Japan Official Development Assistance (ODA) While in Japan, however, Duterte was Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. would be used within the country’s territo- Loan for the two large-scale patrol vessels quick to explain that no military alliance The aircraft are part of the JMSDF stock rial waters, including the West Philippine to the Philippines. with China was formed during his recently of older patrol planes. Sea. Duterte lauded Japan’s intention to pro- concluded four-day state visit there. Elefante said the first delivery of two In July, the Coast Guards of both coun- vide high-speed boats to the Philippines. Also, Defense Undersecretary for planes will be in March or April next year tries conducted their sixth Joint Maritime “Japan is the number one donor in terms Finance Raymundo Elefante said the and the rest within the second quarter. Law Enforcement Exercise. of assistance and help including some of five TC-90 surveillance aircraft that the He said a couple of Navy pilots will have In Japan, Duterte said he saw no issue the vessels that have been shown here, Defense Department will lease from the to train first in Japan. with China if the Philippines used patrol especially the light ones, the rubber boats. Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces will The base of the aircraft would be at vessels acquired from Japan to patrol the It is for mobility. That’s what we need, not be stripped of their surveillance equipment Sangley Point in Cavite, the home port of West Philippine Sea. an aircraft carrier. You know, the Philip- before they are turned over to the Philip- the Philippine Fleet. “I do not think they would stop us,” he pines is a group of... 7,048 islands all in all. pines. Duterte and Abe signed agreements for said, referring to the Chinese. We need the rubber boats to make patrols “Those things that you mentioned will be the Philippines to acquire vessels and train- During his three-day official visit to inland, including rivers,” Duterte said. removed by them because it’s theirs. But we ing aircraft from Japan. Japan, Duterte and Prime Minister Shinzo He also said he would like two frigates will be equipping the aircraft with our own Abe reaffirmed their countries’ maritime similar to those being used by the Coast surveillance equipment,” Elefante said. DUTERTE cooperation. Guard for use by the Bureau of Customs. The light long-range patrol planes that continued on page 22

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One of President Digong’s big head- Catfights between Yasmien and aches is the undisciplined Philippine National Police (PNP). The other big problems are drugs, Katrina too real + other stories criminality and corruption. The President may want to solve the “This show will three problems in this order: drugs and signal the end criminality first; corruption in govern- of my tweetums ment second; and finally, abusive po- days,” she adds. licemen. “Pasaway ang The PNP is among the most un- character ko rito disciplined police organizations in the as Rachel Tan. world. May pagkarebelde. Most policemen in this country Swimmer ako rito. Sa scene na think the citizenry should curtsy to naka-one piece them when they pass by. swimsuits lahat ng They think their motto, “to serve kasama ko sa team and protect,” is a useless catchphrase namin, ako lang because the people should be ones to ang nag-two piece. kowtow to them. The cast of “Sa Piling ni Nanay” has reason to be Marami na kam- They try to cover up for each other’s happy and greet everyone a Merry Christmas and ing nagawang shows ni Kristoffer like ‘Ikaw Lang ang crime unless the misdeed is so blatant a Happy New Year as their show will be aired until Mamahalin’, ‘Healing Hearts’, ‘Because of You’, pero that covering up is impossible. next year. The drama series started airing in June 2016 dito lang kami may kissing scene na torrid talaga.” Former bold and after four months on the air, it continues to reign Do you think the drug problem supreme in its time slot so it’s not surprising that SAM PAYS HOMAGE TO star chang- would have reached crisis proportions GMA-7 has decided to extend its telecast. if policemen arrested, or informed on, “We’re all so thankful that viewers appreciate the PAST es name their comrades who were selling seized hard work we put into each episode of ‘Sa Piling ni drugs or protecting drug pushers and Nanay’,” says lead actress Yasmien Kurdi. “Anywhere SAM YG is hosting a new show on GMA News to make a traffickers? I go, loyal viewers tell me na masyado silang apektado TV that pays homage to the past, “Vintage Trip”, that President Digong has offered P2 sa mga kaganapan sa story kaya hindi nila maiwan starts airing this Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Sam’s real comeback ang pagsubaybay rito. Lalo na ngayon, namatay na si million for each “ninja cop,” a police- name is Samir Gogna. YG means Young Guy. He man who sells seized drugs. Nova Villa as Matilda at ako ang itinuturo ni Katrina started on radio in 2005 when he was still a teenage IREEN Cervantes gives If citizens, attracted by the big re- Halili as Scarlet na siyang mastermind sa pagpatay student at the Ateneo taking up Legal Management. the most daring perfor- rito. Siyempre, interesado ang viewers malaman kung “Balak ko kasing maging lawyer,” he says. “But then, mance in “Area” as she ward, report ninja cops the PNP will magwawagi ba si Katrina sa mga pakana at plano niya. nakuha na ako agad na DJ sa radio then I branched has a scene where she be decimated. Isa pang secret na inaabangan nila kung mabubun- out sa TV when ABS-CBN got me as part of their does full frontal nudity But if the President included police- yag is the fact na ako talaga ang biological mother ni Hero Channel on . Then nag-guest ako sa after having sex with a men who keep silent while ninja cops Jillian Ward as Katherine and not Katrina. Kaya nga ‘Pinoy Henyo’ ng ‘Eat Bulaga’ as Shivaker and it was barangay tanod. There’s or those coddling drug peddlers do inaabangan nila talaga ang bawat episode para makita such a hit that I became a co-host there.” also a scene where she re- their thing, the PNP will be cut in size kung magsasapakan na naman kaming dalawa ni His girlfriend is Joyce Pring, daughter of topnotch moves her panties during Katrina. Gustong-gusto raw nilang nakikitang nagsa- a pap smear examination by more than one-half. cop Joe Pring, whose life story was filmed twice Why is this columnist all fed up sampalan at nagsasabunutan kami, e.” starring . Is it true they’re officially with a doctor. We were about the cover-up within the PNP? Is it there was a time “na nagkapikunan sila” when engaged? “No, pakulo lang yun ng co-host ko sa ‘Boys surprised after viewing their catfight became for real? “Nagkakasakitan kami Night Out’ on Magic 89.9, si Tony Toni. Binati kami the movie when producer Because most complaints against talaga kasi we make it a point na huwag dayain ang on air at sa social media, and people thought ikakasal Dennis Evangelista told abusive cops that my public service eksena. But after the take, we say sorry to each other. na nga kami. It’s true, we’re on, pero di pa kami nag- us that Ireen is the former program, “Isumbong mo kay Tulfo,” Mahirap ang fight scenes namin kasi mga naka-high babalak magpakasal.” sexpot Rajah Montero had referred to different units within heels pa kami. Kapag na-off balance ka, puwede kam- People know Sam for his funny Bumbay alter ego, who was introduced in the PNP, and even to the National Po- ing matumbang dalawa.” Shivaker, but what they don’t know is that he dealt sex flicks like “Sarap ng lice Commission (Napolcom), have not with a lot of bullying at the Ateneo from grade to Umibig”, “Katas”, “Langit Mo Kaligayahan Ko” in been acted upon. JOYCE PLAYS MOST DAR- high school because he’s of Indian descent. “My fam- For example, the Napolcom seems to ily comes from Jaipur, India, but I was born and raised 2003 when she was only ING ROLE ON TV be taking its own sweet time in dismiss- here. I’m now a naturalized Filipino citizen. Siempre, 17 years old. She did sa school, tinutukso kong mabaho dahil Indian ako. other sexy flicks until 2008 ing a police superintendent who shot plays her most challenging role to Ayaw makipaglaro sa akin. Masakit. Racial discrimi- then went back to oblivion to death a 15-year-old boy four years date as a young unwed mother in “Hahamakin ang nation talaga. But in spite of that, I consider myself a after sex movies faded ago when he saw the boy scrounging Lahat”, which will replace “Sinungaling Mong Puso” Filipino and I love Filipino culture,” adds Sam who is away. for scraps in an abandoned building in on GMA-7’s Afternoon Prime starting Monday. Did part owner of four Backyard restos. She’s now managed Makati. she feel any reluctance in accepting the role? He loves hosting “Vintage Trip” as it’s a nostalgic by Rodel Fernando who A senior inspector who raped a mar- “Yes, my initial fear is baka hindi ko makayang recommended her to Den- trip down memory lane paying tribute to bygone eras. ried woman remains in the service. gampanan convincingly,” she says. “I’ve never been nis and to “Area” director “Young millennials in today’s fast-paced world have A Police Officer 1, the lowest rank pregnant so siyempre, ayokong maging peke ang dat- no idea about the past. This show will help educate . Didn’t she in the PNP, was charged with killing ing ng character ko as I don’t know the feeling nung them about our history, the legacy of the past. Our have second thoughts girl na nagkaroon ng dilemma na baka buntis siya. But first episode will show vintage Volkswagen Beetles, doing her very daring a teenager during a drunken brawl 16 then, kung di ko naman gagawin, baka pagsisihan ko, the eldest one is from 1937, fully restored and in good scenes in the movie? years ago. He was dismissed last year so I just asked our director Don Michael Perez to help running condition. The 2nd and 3rd episodes feature “No, kasi dati na naman but his dismissal became null because me and guide me.” collectors of old Coca-Cola bottles. The 4th episode akong nagpapa-sexy,” she he died of cancer the year before. “Hahamakin ang Lahat” is her most daring, most will explore the old houses of Vigan and the 5th epi- The three are just representatives of mature role to date. She does a lips-to-lips kissing sode is all about Pangasinan. It’s about time na ating the many cases against policemen who scene with ex-BF Kristoffer Martin for the first time. bigyang-buhay ang mga lumang bagay.” BOLD abused civilians that “Isumbong” pur- She’s also shown in a two-piece bikini. on page 22 sued. There was a case filed by the sister of a student who became paralyzed after he was shot by a policeman in Cavite when he looked in the direction of the cop who was drunk; the case remains pending after two years. What takes the cake in police abuse is the shooting to death of an anti- crime crusader by two cops on a mo- torcycle in Mindoro. The two are no ordinary, low-ranking policemen—Senior Insp. Magdaleno Pimentel Jr. and Insp. Markson Almer- anez, both graduates of the Philippine National Police Academy, the PNP counterpart of the Philippine Military Academy. Why the two police officials killed an ally in crime-fighting and a woman Colon Cancer Fundraising Dinner Dance was held at King’s Garden Banquet Hall on October 7, 2016. This jammed pack event was attended by at that, Zenaida Luz, only they know. so many different community organizations. Gemma Lachica M. and Maria Giao were instrumental in organizing this this event. PHOTO AND TEXT BY ARIEL RAMOS 20 L. M. Confidential NOVEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 21 Entertainment

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The still alluring mayor would rather talk about some of her banner projects and programs instead. “Along with my team, we built this Community Climate Kylie Verzosa Guide and Response text alert system brought about by our devastating experience during Typhoon Yolanda three years ago. This is to promote disaster preparedness since this system is crowned Miss centralized and open to the public in a 24-hour basis with the help of both Globe and Smart. Through the CCGR, the various International LGUs can do a text blast to inform Taclobanons on weather The Philippines now has six Miss Interna- updates, suspension of classes, tsunami alert, evacuation centers, tional titlists with the crowning of the coun- etc. Even people from other areas, say , can also use try’s bet Kylie Versoza in Tokyo, Japan. the system if they want to contact their relatives from Tacloban. An early favorite, Versoza was ranked “Next is the ID system where each barangay is color-coded. No. 5 in the Miss International Hot picks This way, the evacuation in July. process would be more Shortly after Versoza’s win, Binibining organized in case a disaster Pilipinas posted the following message for hit the province. What we the nation’s latest pride: “Congratulations to the new Miss International 2016 Kylie want to avoid is confusion Verzosa, besting over 69 other candi- during that moment. dates in the pageant held in Tokyo, Japan. Everyone should have Your journey of finding true beauty and THE response of AlDub fans to the Kalyeserye wedding of presence of mind. It’s easier strength is an inspiration to every Filipina; and Maine Mendoza is just overwhelming. It for the people since the and your advocacy is a shining example trended number one worldwide on Twitter and the ratings soared evacuation centers to be of selflessness and true humanity that many to the roof. To think it’s just make-believe as part of “Eat Bulaga”, built will have the same should emulate. BPCI is proud to have sup- but the fans treated it like it’s real and looks like they’re going to color as their respective ported you every step of the way.” be more possessive of their idols from now on. barangays.” 5 facts about Miss International Kylie The wedding was held at Christ the King Church on E. With regards to her eldest Rodriguez as the Lolas go there frequently. The choir sang “God Versoza daughter Sofia, the doting Twenty-four-year-old Kylie Verzosa, Gave Me You” while Maine is walking to the altar in her beauti- mom is supportive of her who hails from Baguio City, won the Miss ful (not recycled this time) new gown. budding recording career. International title . The statuesque model Everyone thought the wedding is off because of a call Maine “She has just signed with Viva. Music is her passion. Honestly, and Business Management graduate at received the day before, but it turned out the call said “hindi I can say she’s a better singer than I am. She even plays Ateneo de Manila University bested 68 matutuloy ang honeymoon in Hong Kong” because they’ll be instruments. I’m excited now that she forayed into the music other candidates from around the globe going to Europe instead. The fans swooned and shrieked when scene. All of us in the family support her all the way,” Cristina making her the sixth Filipino beauty queen the couple exchanged “I do’s”. Some even cried when they put ends. to clinch the coveted crown. on each other’s wedding rings and read their wedding vows. And Here are some interesting facts that when they kissed each other on the lips, everyone was in kilig make Kylie worthy of the Miss International keeps her cool if projects title: mode. do not come immediately She’s a thank-you girl The fans who were lucky to be invited to the wedding really Like Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, dressed up and behaved like it’s a real one. They all have their losing at the Binibining Pilipinas during her own gifts to the newly weds. The question now on everybody’s Bea Alonzo doesn’t mind if TV projects don’t come in first try didn’t hinder her dream to become lips is: What is next in the Kalyeserye after the wedding? Will succession, like her current soap The Second Wife is the follow- a beauty queen and represent the coun- they see Maine getting preggers and having hers and Alden’s own up to Sana Bukas Pa ang Kahapon try internationally. She first participated kids? Let’s leave it to the writers of “Eat Bulaga” to cook up more that aired in 2014. in the Binibining Pilipinas contest in 2015, exciting episodes for today’s number one love team! Film and television actress Bea when she placed in the Top 15. She again Alonzo stars in the upcoming TV joined the pageant the following year and was crowned Miss Philippines International series The Second Wife Tacloban City mayor wants no 2016, earning her the right to represent “Well, that’s the reality. You have the country at the 56th edition of Miss comparison with others to wait for a good material to come International beauty contest. along. Personally, I’d rather wait for Tacloban City Mayor Cristina Gonzales-Romualdez doesn’t a quality project than do stuff which Her mom is a former Binibini candidate want to entertain some observation that compared to Richard are not. It’s for my craft,” she says. Yes, it runs in the family. Her mother Gomez who won the mayoralty race in Ormoc City she is The pretty star feels it comes with Gemma Raquel Fausto was contestant No. allegedly performing better and has more achievements in their maturity. 12 in the 1985 Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant, where she finished in the Top 15. first 100 days in office. “At this point in my career, I’m after quality than quantity. I Now you know where she got her good really choose my projects well. I just want to do those which I “Oh, no! Please, there’s nothing like that. I think that Richard looks. is also doing a very good job. Like me, he’s doing his best as well want to.” to improve the living conditions of his constituents. Any mayor According to Bea, it’s important to do projects, which you She’s a teacher for that matter has that vision. Ormoc and Tacloban are sister would not regret in the future. An embodiment of true beauty with cities so there should be no competition whatsoever,” she states. “When you say ‘Yes!’ to a project, it should not be half-hearted. a purpose, Kylie works as a pre-school Tacloban Mayor Cristina Gonzales-Romualdez supports the You have to give your 100 percent commitment. In my 16 years teacher. At the same time, she is an advo- recording career of her eldest daughter Sofia in the ‘biz, this is one valuable lesson that I’ve learned,” she states. cate for depression and suicide aware- ness. She volunteered for the Natasha Goulbourn Foundation, which aims to educate people about depression and suicide.

DUTERTE China Sea, where Manila has territorial date,” Duterte said. Kylie is a globetrotter from page 18 disputes with Beijing. Duterte told an economic forum in In her Instagram feed, the 5-foot-9 Japan also intend to provide the Phil- Tokyo that his government was boosting beauty is keen on sharing her travel ad- The vessels and patrol aircraft are ex- ippines with high-speed boats and other investments in infrastructure and rural de- ventures with her followers. She has visited pected to enhance the country’s security. equipment as part of counter-terrorism velopment as he urged Japanese business- Europe and Asia being an international The TC-90s will also likely be used for measures. Japan also agreed to support men to invest in the Philippines. model. Now that she’s the Miss Interna- humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. infrastructure and agricultural promotion At the Philippine Economic Forum tional, Kylie will finally be able to travel to Before issuing their joint statements, the more territories and promote her advoca- projects in the Philippines to help econom- organized by the Japan External Trade cies on “culture, education and interna- two leaders witnessed the signing of the ic development. Organization and other groups, Trade and tional understanding.” Exchange of Notes on Japanese Official Duterte underscored that stronger ties Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez also Development Assistance (ODA) Loan for with Japan would continue to be a priority invited Japanese investment in information She enjoys painting the two large-scale patrol vessels for the for the Philippines. technology and business process outsourc- Kylie shows her love for art by painting. Philippines. ing. She’s a budding photographer, too, being an ambassador of a popular camera Duterte said he expected Japan to con- “We look to Japan as a steady fulcrum in DUTERTE brand. So, expect more photos and art- tinue playing an important role in maritime our regional engagement as the Philippines’ continued on page 24 security in the region, including the South first and only bilateral free trade partner to work from our gorgeous queen. 22 L. M. Confidential NOVEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER 2016 BOLD continued from page 20 Spotlight says. “Also, Direk Louie explained to me what my role requires. Sabi niya, game ka ba? E, gusto ko talagang bumalik sa pag-arte. Nang mabakante kasi ako, nag-put up ako ng maliit na restaurant sa lugar namin, ‘yung pares. Pero na-miss ko talaga ang showbiz so tinanggap ko agad ang role. Sabi ko, nagbabalik ako, kailangan, ‘yung comeback ko, may malaking impact. Na-shock din ako nang makita ko ang sarili ko sa movie, lalo ‘yung inamoy ng doktor ang harapan ko at bigla siyang nahilo. Sa tunay na buhay, hindi naman gaano kabaho ang keps ko, no? Pero hindi naman ako nagsisisi kasi nang mapanood ko sa big screen, ang ganda talaga! Ito na ang pinakamagandang pelikulang nagawa ko. Nanalo pa ng award sa international filmfest, so puwede talagang ipagmalaki.” Why did she change her name to Ireen Cer- vantes? “Actually, ‘yun ang real name ko. Sabi ni Dennis, since nagka-comeback ako, mas mabuting magsimula uli ng panibago at kalimutan na si Rajah Montero. Agree naman ako. Gusto ko nang kali- mutan ang movies na ginawa ko noon. Bale itong ‘Area’ ang first movie ko at nagpapasalamat ako sa lahat ng mga kasama ko rito na puro mababait sa akin, lalo na kay Ms. Ai Ai de las Alas na marami kaming eksena at ang bait-bait niya. Ngayon, ang panalangin ko, sana masundan ito. Willing akong gumawa ng indie movies, kahit daring. At gusto ko ring masubukang makagawa ng teleserye. Sana magtuluy-tuloy.” SAMPAGUITA STARS Front (l-r): , , , Rita Gomez and . Back(l-r): Ric Rodrigo, Juancho Gutierrez, and Carlos Salazar.

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iba. Pero pwede na rin si Rhian writes own monologue o si Dennis Trillo kung ire-request nila ko. Choosy pa ba ako? Joke!” on ‘Sinungaling Mong Puso’ Is she ready to go daring? “Okay lang. 20 years old na ako. Sa ‘Once Again’, Call 416-945-2336 nakipag-kissing scene na ako kay Aljur has truly become Abrenica. Dito sa ‘Hahamakin ang Lahat’, a mature actress. The depth and abangan nyo kasi si Kris Martin naman ang breadth of her acting can be ise-seduce ko.” seen even in her nuances. The So is she Mikoy Morales now an item? For Sale commitment she has is outstanding. “Ay, hindi po, good friends pa rin lang po Sanken CS1 Microphone Take for example how she owns kami. Hindi pa ako ready for a serious $ 713.13 / best offer her performance as Clara on the commitment.” GMA soap “Sinungaling Mong Puso.” Whereas before she would be content to just get instructions Maja Salvador is Single from her directors and mouth the and dating lines the scriptwriters give her, these Call days see a different Rhian. In researching for her role, we Maja Salvador has nothing against her 416-945-2336 were told Rhian visited a home for former boyfriend Gerald Anderson, who is abused and battered women. She reportedly dating actress Bea Alonzo. was so moved by their stories that Anderson and Alonzo were in a short- not only did she end up in tears lived relationship in 2010 but reconnected DUTERTE but also shared a prayer with them. after they worked together on the movie from page 22 The experience so inspired her that, “How to Be Yours” this year. when time came to shoot a similar scenario on “Sinungaling Mong Puso,” for the first Meanwhile, Anderson and Finance Secretary Carlos Domin- time, she herself wrote her character’s monologue as her way of paying tribute to the Salvador ended their relationship guez told the same forum that the ladies. sometime last year after more than government was working to ease limits Here is what she wrote, “Magandang araw po sa inyong lahat. Ako po si Clara. two years of being together. to foreign ownership of Philippine Tulad niyo, naging biktima na din ako ng pang-aabuso. Mahirap pong ipaliwanag ang Speaking to ABS-CBN businesses. He said the economy pakiramdam dahil nakakalito po ’pag sinasaktan ka at minamaliit ng taong mahal mo. News and other reporters could sustain economic growth Dumating din ako sa punto na tinanggap ko na ang sitwasyong ’yon dahil pag araw- at the sidelines of the “Ang of 7 percent or higher. araw nang pinaparamdam sa’yo, hindi mo na rin maiwasang maniwala. Naisip ko na din Probinsyano” concert last “This is a fine time for na baka totoong mababa lang akong uring tao. Pero na-realize ko rin sa huli na tao rin Saturday, Salvador said she looking at the Philippine ako at hindi karapat dapat na tratuhin ng ganoon, at may paraan pala para maka-alis sa is all for the happiness of economy as an invest- sitwasyong yon. Kaya, gaya nyo, nagawa ko. everyone, especially Alonzo. ment destination. “Kaya nga po masaya akong makilala kayong lahat, mga babaeng nakaka-intindi sa “Gusto ko maging masaya The bilateral rela- akin at sa naranasan ko. Sa inyo, hindi ko kailangang ikahiya ang kwento ko dahil alam ang lahat. Wala akong tions between Japan kong hindi niyo ako sisisihin o tatawaging tanga. Hindi nyo ako huhusgahan. karapatan [pigilan] ang and the Philippines has “Hindi po madaling kalimutan ang mga nangyari, pero kapag sama-sama tayo, happiness ng isang tao. They deepened, and we look malalampasan natin ito. Lalaban tayo.” are happy…lalo na si Bea. Si forward to more intensive Bea sobrang special sa akin. cooperation,” Dominguez said. Thea loves to make her GMA co-stars’ life From the start ng career ko, “We look forward to invest- katrabaho ko siya. Yung ‘It ment inflows from Japan, especially ‘miserable’ Might Be You,’ sa teleserye those that will support strategic nila ni John Lloyd (Cruz) investments in the infrastructure and Thea Tolentino was the female winner in GMA’s talent search, “Protege”, but after ako nag-umpisa kaya industry,” Dominguez added. playing the lead role in “Pyra, Babaeng Apoy”, she now plays mostly villain roles after sobrang special sa akin si Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel she hit it big as contravida to Barbie Forteza in “The Half Sisters”. She was also a Bea,” she said. Piñol invited Japanese investors to the villain to in “Once Again” and she’s now villain again to Joyce Ching Asked if she didn’t get hurt consider investing in rubber, fish and in “Hahamakin ang Lahat”. How so? when she learned that Anderson marine products, coconuts, and forest “Actually, enjoy ako magkontrabida,” says Thea, whose current very and Alonzo are going out, Salvador products such as wood and fiber. short haircut really becomes her. “Mas stressful kaya magbida, gaya noong said: “Kung hindi pa ako naka-move Charito Plaza, director general of the ‘Pyra’ na ako ang nagdadala ng show, malaking pressure ‘yun for on, siguro na-hurt ako. Pero it’s been Philippine Economic Zone Authority, me at lagi akong tensiyonada. E, ngayon, dito sa ‘Hahamakin ang what? It’s been almost two years. said Manila will explore new types of Lahat’, mas nakatutok sila kina Joyce at Kristoffer Martin Okay na.” economic zones including a dedicated as the leads. Basta ako, ang role ko lang is to make their lives As a matter of fact, Salvador shared defense industrial zone. miserable. Sabi nila, mas bagay raw sa’kin magkontra, so that she is now back on the dating She said this could help the Philip- di sige, pinangangatawanan ko na kasi mas masarap scene. pines modernize its armed forces, magmaldita, e. Dream kong pagmalditahan lahat ng A lot of people suggest Maja Salvador improve its defense capability, and nagbibida sa GMA. Ha ha ha!” find a new man in her life and keep provide employment. So she doesn’t want to be a “bida” again? “Okay lang things low-key and under wraps. But, is naman, pero wala silang maipareha sa akin. When they that really the case? ask me kung sino ang gusto kong leading man, wala rin “For the record, I am single. I am akong maisagot kasi lahat ng gusto ko, nakapareha na sa dating but not exclusive. My heart beats and yes, it beats on its own.” Ramos urges cops: Shoot to disable, not shoot to kill Says this basic rule can avoid disable,” he said. didacy, said that he was “really surprised” learn the value of working together. “How do you get an investigation carried about the President’s “focus” on the drug “He is very hardworking but not ev- suspicions of extra-judicial out properly if the alleged suspect is dead? menace, which has put him at odds with erything is in [the] proper direction... [he killings But if only wounded or disabled, then he several international organizations con- should] include others by just consultation, can tell [you information],” he added. cerned about human rights violations. then consensus can be formed,” he said. President Rodrigo Duterte should order If they can make this to be the “basic “Although that has proven to be very Earlier, Ramos had also said that the police officers to just disarm suspects rule,” Ramos said Duterte may even be able effective, he has incurred the discomfiture Philippines was “losing badly” during the instead of killing them, former President to avoid “a lot of suspicions about extrajudi- of many of us... the normal, traditional, first 100 days of the Duterte administra- Fidel Ramos advised amid reports of extra- cial killings and violation of human rights.” cherished values of justice for killings is not tion. judicial killings in the country. Since Duterte assumed office this year, served,” he said. Ramos said authorities don’t always have there have been at least 1,195 drug-related The former president likewise called out to kill the suspects they encounter. fatalities in the country and at least 697 Duterte’s sensitivity to criticism. “It is not always shoot to kill which is the killings by unidentified assailants. “If you try to bring it out, you are no mission of the law enforcer, it is shoot to Ramos, who was behind Duterte’s can- good,” he said, adding that Duterte should 24 L. M. Confidential NOVEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER 2016 aggregate them with other socio-econom- public will be concerned about methods Lauren Reid de- Why despite ic classes,” he added. that go beyond the legal boundaries in the Duterte scored 86 percent in both sense that they would not in any way con- nies being court- criticisms, approval and trust ratings in his first three done what has been referred to in media, months in office, Pulse Asia said in its to what we normally refer to in the human ed by JC Santos Duterte latest survey, and garnered ambivalence rights literature as extrajudicial killings.” points of 11 and outright disapproval/ He asserted that the public at the Even though she and James have always been very close, Lauren said she is not distrust of 3. local level is well aware of the extent of the typical strict older sister. She said she scored high in This comes on the heels of Duterte the drug menace and that this has been has not even being described by French newspaper The magnified by Duterte, who brought it to watched the trust, approv- Liberation as a “Serial killer President,” national consciousness; but their approval much talked narrating how the long-time mayor of of Duterte and disapproval of the drug about intimate Davao City rid his turf of rebels allegedly war’s methods do not necessarily negate scene between al ratings with the help of the purported Davao each other. James and Na- Death Squad formed under his watch. “The other thing that we should con- dine Lustre in a Before this, Duterte’s anti-narcotics sider also is not to harp on the common recent episode of Till I Met You. The trust and approval rating of Presi- crackdown also caught the attention of belief that an approval on the part of the dent Rodrigo Duterte released by Pulse “Oh geez no I several other international media outfits, president is an approval of the methods. actually wasn’t able to. I have been going Asia Wednesday and the critique of his like the New York Times and Thailand’s As I said, they don’t necessarily agree with to bed at like 8 pm every night because I’m administration published in local and The Nation. the methods but they agree that the drug so tired so I haven’t been able to watch Till international mass media are “apples and But Holmes maintained that “an problem has to be solved,” he said. I Met You lately,” she admitted. oranges,” the polling company’s president editorial in a newspaper is a product of the In what has been a little more than a After a recent photo shoot with her said Thursday. editorial team.” hundred days of the Duterte administra- and JC Santos, netizens were quick to Pulse Asia President Ronald Holmes, “They might get a sense of how people tion, Holmes said that the question on point out the strong chemistry between speaking on ANC’s “Headstart”, empha- in their own country position themselves extrajudicial killings—whether there are her and her brother’s TIMY co-star. “You know what, that may be so. It was really fun sized that their survey results indicate relative to issues like extrajudicial killings. instances of police abuse during opera- the “aggregate of individual opinions of working with him. Like with JC it came very We can say that their position would be tions or those perpetuated by unidentified naturally to do our photo shoot together. Filipinos.” something that is justified given the values vigilante groups which may or may not be I can understand why people are saying “What we see in international papers and the norms that they safeguard,” he sanctioned by law enforcement appara- that. We did a campaign together (for a or those that are expressed by leaders of said. tuses—remains unanswered. local clothing brand). He’s a good person. international organizations and foreign “Unless we do a survey of let’s say, “When you’ve established, when media He’s a lovely person,” she admitted. But countries would be expression of the ones people in France or people in the United reports have established based on evidence when asked if rumors were true that JC was that we can consider part of the elite,” he States or people, let’s say, in any other that really there had been extrajudicial already courting her, Lauren laughed it all said. country where there has been criticism killings, that is the time that we should off. “I have not heard the rumors (laughs). Sorry I’m not up to date. But if that’s so I Holmes, who is also a political scien- against the president, then that’s the only expect really—and I would be quite if tist, explained that the “elite” he is pertain- don’t know what to say. But no I haven’t time we can say that there must be a there is no public outcry,” he said. heard of it,” she added. ing to is not defined by wealth. disconnect, and that disconnect might be “Right now, I think there is this level The new Fujifilm Photo Diary endorser “That means really from a group that borne out largely by norms,” he said. of trust bestowed on the administration,” said even though she and JC are just are expressing opinions that are separate Holmes added that they have also he added. friends, she would look forward to getting and may be set aside from what can be asked questions to try to assess and elicit the chance to work with him again some considered as mass opinion,” he said. the opinion of the public on the anti-drug day. “Yeah sure. He’s hardworking and he’s “Mass opinion includes the elite actu- war campaign and the methods employed, a very humble person. Of course I’d work ally—it includes socio-economic classes but they haven’t processed the data yet. with him,” she said. that are relatively more affluent, but you However, he noted that essentially, “the

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Dingdong in Tights + other stories

The ordinary dude in “Ay, hindi naman siguro,” she humbly Robin Hood “Hindi mo naman kailangan gumamit said when that was pointed out to her. ng dahas, ’di mo naman kailangan “Hindi ko kino-consider na ka-level ko sumuway sa batas,” the actor said. “We na sila. Pero siyempre I’m very honored should always find that thin line na and proud na nasama ako sa hanay nila overcoming it by being fair, making sure bilang calendar girl. It’s very flattering.” na no one get hurts in the process.” Busy sched ahead Yassi next star of Kim Domingo’s Hot the season Moment Kim is readying herself for the spate of activities that automatically comes with MAHABA-HABA rin ang panahong Ginebra also naming her their Ganado Sa hinintay ni bago niya To look good enough for pin-up is Buhay campaign ambassador. something many stars aspire for. It should nasilip ang tagumpay sa showbiz. “Marami kaming naka-schedule na Hindi naman siya nalalayo kay be said, however, that being hot has its activities, including public appearances sa pros and cons – just ask Kim Domingo. Nadine Lustre na bata pa’y hinulaan provinces. I’m preparing myself mentally na ni BossVic del Rosario ng Viva Blessed with an innocent face and a and physically na (for those),” she said. killer bod, Kim, the latest crush ng bayan, Entertainment na maghintay-hintay lang These include hitting the gym thrice a at maaabot din ang pangarap. shared in an interview the pitfalls of week at the very least. looking like a goddess. Now it can be told na marami raw “Nagsimula preparation ko one month nakapaligid kay Boss Vic ang nagduda ‘Mayroong pagka-Robin Hood ang “May mga instances na nababastos before ’yung pictorial sa calendar. Aside sa pagbi-build up nito kay Nadine, bawat isa sa atin and that shows kapag ako,” she said. “Ewan ko. ’Yung iba parang from regular workouts, kasama na diyan dahil wala raw silang makitang senyales ikaw ay concerned sa paligid mo.’ ’di sila makapagpigil. Konting skin, ’yung diet. Actually ’yung meals ko na sisikat ang dalaga. Pero, hindi Among legends passed down through konting cleavage, magte-take ngayon very strict. I am made to stick to nagpapigil si Boss Vic. generations is the story of Robin Hood, a advantage na agad. May 1,200 calories a day lang and it’s really Nang maligaw si James Reid sa Viva highly skilled archer and swordsman who nanghihipo, nangyayakap… tough. Pero kasi I want to continue with na karay-karay ng dati nitong manager steals from the rich and gives to the loot “Tapos ang iba naman, huhusgahan it na din para prepared ako sumabak na si Joji Dingcong, agad naglaro sa isip to the poor. ka because of the way you look sa work. ” ni Boss Vic na i-team up ito kay Nadine. Tagged the “Prince of Thieves,” many – to the point na ’pag nag-bikini Kim sticks to a Ngayon, kay Yassi naman nakatuon wonder if Robin Hood is fit to be called a ako, sasabihin masamang no- pork diet. ang pansin ni Boss Vic. hero, with some arguing he accomplished ehemplo daw ako. Eh nagtatrabaho “Oo, talagang “I can feel it,” masayang wika ng Fil- good but by not-so-good means. lang naman ako!” fish, British beauty na pinag-usapan nang While the debate remains unsettled, S h e has learned how to deal husto sa katatapos na Star Awards Pinoy viewers get a different take on with these things. for Music at 30th Star Award for TV ng the matter via GMA’s drama-action “Kapag mga Philippine Movie Press Club. series “Alyas Robin Hood.” In a recent Napansin na ang husay ni Yassi nang interview, the lead star Dingdong Dantes, public pansamantala siyang tumira sa Bahay maintained his Robin Hood is “simpleng appearances, ni Kuya. Kasabay niya noon sina McCoy mamamayan,” not a special citizen at all. I make sure may de Leon at Elisse Joson among others, In this light, Dingdong points to each security. Tapos sa social na unti-unti na ring sumisikat ngayon. one of us as having a bit of an inner chicken, media naman, dedma na Mapapanood din si Yassi sa “FPJ’s Robin Hood. beef and veggies na lang ako.” lang,” Kim said. ” bilang love interest “Mayroong pagka-Robin Hood ang “What’s good about the regimen is that Asked if she plans to change how some ng Drama King, no less, na si Coco bawat isa sa atin and that shows kapag I am now more energized,” she shared. people see her, the budding actress said, Martin. At mukhang tinatanggap naman ikaw ay concerned sa paligid mo.” “Hindi na ako madaling mapagod o ma- yes, as there are other sides of her that siya ng televiewers dahil pahaba nang According to Dingdong, it’s inevitable stress. Tsaka, siyempre, mas confident ako they could focus on. “Ayoko isipin ng mga pahaba ang role niya. for people to encounter a variety of in front of the cameras.” tao na puro pagpapaseksi lang alam ko,” Maging ang Diamond Star na si issues in life. Still, the important thing After marked stints on TV via “Bubble she said. “I want to show them na may ay humanga sa kanya. is to know how they can overcome the Gang” and “Juan Happy Love Story,” Kim talent din naman ako.” Sa Star Awards night, tumayo si Maricel negative ones. will be seen in the film, “Mang Kepweng For now, however, she will simply do nang lapitan siya ni Yassi at yayaing “Kasi ’di ba nandyan ’yung nakaka- Returns,” which is for submission to what she does best: Celebrate her beauty. magsayaw kasama niya. Sabay silang experience ng injustice, ng pang-aabuso this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival “Iniisip ko, bakit ko ikahihiya? Bakit ko humataw ng sayaw sa tugtog ng mga but ang mahalaga kasi dito is paano mo (MMFF). itatago? Beauty is a blessing.” pinasikat ni Maricel na “I Am, What I Am, siya haharapin,” he said. “How do you “May ino-offer din sakin na bagong And so far, so good. Kim has certainly ganoon din ng “Rico Mambo,” at “Body, deal with this na eto lang ’yung resources teleserye pero ayoko muna magsalita had lots of opportunities come her way Body Dancer.” mo, how do you deal with the problem na about it masyado,” she added. from the time she entered show business Kaya hindi nakapagtataka na nanalo you’re not going against the law, hindi mo With her busy schedule and all, does just a few months ago. Most recently, rin si Yassi bilang Star of the Night. sinisira ’yung relationship sa pamilya mo, she even have time for love? she was even picked by popular gin Nakahanda naman siyang maghintay sa mga mahal mo…” “Ah, masaya ako, ’yun lang,” she brand Ginebra as calendar girl for 2017, para maging star of the season. He doesn’t encourage picking bow and quipped, laughing. vaulting to the level of and arrow or any weapon, believing problems . can be solved without a fight.

Ramos: Duterte has no long-term vision for PH

MANILA – Former President Fidel “I mean well. That must be the first pines. more happy people in the streets and many Ramos on Tuesday elaborated on his criti- assumption you must make with me. I “First of all, [there is] the lack of, or more in their workplaces, and many more cal assessment of the first 100 days of his consider myself a teammate of President small presence, call it, of long term strategic happy people on their way to work. But it’s ally, President Rodrigo Duterte, saying the Duterte, and a teammate of the bigger vision which in my own modest words, I not that way because there is a pervading tough-talking leader has yet to lay down his team, the more important team, of 101 mil- say should be our purpose of whatever age ambiance of uncertainty, call it unhap- long-term strategic vision for the Philip- lion Filipinos,” he said. we might be - that is, simply, a better future piness, in the sense that not much has pines. Ramos said, while Duterte’s war on drugs for the Philippines and all Filipinos. Stra- improved,” he said. Ramos, who pushed Duterte to run for is commendable in so far as reducing the tegic in the sense that you don’t accomplish “Of course, the crime rate has gone president, shocked many when he wrote in crime rate, Duterte has to take into consid- that in six years, but targeted towards your down, that’s assumed, that is a given.. but in a column published over the weekend that eration the concerns of other Filipinos. children and my grandchildren,” Ramos terms of the overall better quality of life of the Philippines was “losing badly” in the “There is not just one issue, he has a mul- said. Filipinos, in general, especially as reported first 100 days of the administration. titude of issues and concerns. That’s how For Ramos, Duterte’s war on drugs by the millennials, we do not seem to have Ramos clarified that he still consid- we Filipinos are, we are a multi-cultural should not be the end-all and be-all of his far enough. So I go back to the vision ers himself a “teammate” of the president, society,” Ramos said. governance. which must be articulated within first week but this does not mean he will stop giving Ramos said Duterte has yet to present a “That is just a part of it. If that were the of the presidency. Hindi pa natin nakikita advice and constructive criticism. long-term strategic vision for the Philip- totality of solution, by now there would be iyan, it’s not there.” 26 L. M. Confidential NOVEMBER 2016 NOVEMBER 2016 JOJO TADURAN: A Journalist By Heart Celebrates His Diamond Years

JOJO TADURAN truly know the man behind my many continued from page 11 publications as he supports many undertakings in the community almost incognito. The humblest man I’ve Senate of Canada through the first known. Now he can kick my chair like Filipino-Canadian Senator Tobias a true mentor. Enverga Jr. and with his wife, Mrs. Happy 75th birthday, Sir! FV Foods’ Mel Galeon pose with Rosemer Enverga. Celebrant Jojo Taduran receives the Certificate of recognition from model Lyka at the John Ablaza Seantor Tobias Enverga and his wife Rosemer. Bow Tie Fashion show. It was the most fitting occasion to

FIRST, Scarborough Toyota’s Manny Yanga hands over the mic to Ace Alvarez. Both announced they are running tobe MPP’s. SECOND, Blogger Li Eron poses with GMA7 contract artist Shanaia RG of Charms. THIRD, Jojo Taduran blows his birthday cake. FOURTH, Senator Tobias Enverga, Jojo Taduran, Joe Damasco, Fe Taduran, Li Eron and Rosemer Enverga pose for a photo.

FIRST, Family and friends of Jojo Taduran pose for a picture. SECOND, Jojo, wife Fe and daughter pose with their niece Shanaia RG, her mom Ellen, and Shanaia’s sister Meghan.

Rosary Escano pose with Erik James, Nadine’s love scene gives Santos and Angeline ‘TIMY’ ratings boost Quinto. MANILA - The SPG-rated sex scene between the characters of young actors James Reid and Nadine Lustre provided a ratings boost for “Till I Met You,” defeating ERIK & ANGELINE GMA-7’s “Someone to Watch Over Me” by its largest Rey and wife margin in continued from page 5 Sai, with fam- recent weeks. ily pose with Reid and Erik Santos entertaining evening. Producers Rey and Sai Velasco wil be proud that they produced a concert that is well- Lustre, as and Angeline Basti and Iris, Quinto appreciated by the crowd. stripped for the intimate scene shot at the back of a parked car. It came after an irate Basti and Iris grew tired of their parents bickering about their upcoming wedding. The episode also proved to be a hit on social media, FIRST, Photographer Noli Gumapac pose with Erik Santos and Angeline Quinto. SECOND, Terry Elegino Barker pose garnering more than a million tweets on Twitter as fans with Erik Santos and Angeline Quinto. THIRD, Clique pose with Erik Santos and Angeline Quinto. aired their varied reactions on Reid and Lustre’s first sex scene on television. Some lauded the show for shedding light into a controversial topic such as premarital sex among the country’s younger demographic, while some criticized Reid and Lustre for supposedly veering away from their role model image.

JDL 5th Anniversary Concert

JDL School of Performing Arts, named after Josie de Leon presented it’s 5th Anniversary Showcase at the PC Ho Auditorium to a packed and appreciative crowd. Josie, along with husband Mark Cuizon Crescini has grown the school from a handful of students to hundreds. It has grown from holding classes in their houses to it’s own place in Mississauga and Scarborough and a pop-up school in Brampton. We wish them continued growth.

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