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L ittle M anila Confidential Manny. Yanga . Runs Trustee Small for Married Towns People Live Longer Boom Transforming Secondary Cities as Centers of Trade and Industry is critical to Economic Growth JOSIE DE LEON SAM The New face Pinto Of Aranas Life At Story Inside about Aranas and Josie de Leon Fast Forward Cars and Jeepneys sit in traffic at a junction in front of the Iloilo Provincial Capitol building, seat of the provincal government, in Iloilo, Panay Island, Remember...? Balikbayan Boxes .

May Be Delayed ILOILO, Philippines - Jennifer Ann Palmares- Fong has come home. Fifteen years after leaving Iloilo in the Philippines for the bright lights of -The “ber” months continue to avoid Manila due to Manila, she and her friends have been lured back – from September to December – lack of space in the Port of Manila as her once-quiet hometown is transformed. are supposed to be peak season for (POM) and Manila International “Never in my wildest dreams did I expect there importers. Container Port (MICP). would be these developments mushrooming all Not this year. She pointed out that a drop in over,” Palmares-Fong, 32, said as she prepared Importation of food is unlikely the number of imported goods is to take clients to view a site for new $57,000 to increase in volume in the “ber” expected since many shipments condominiums. “It used to be a sleepy place, now months due to the continuing port from Singapore, China, and Hong at night it’s all lights.” congestion, a group of truckers, Kong have yet to reach Manila Iloilo, an hour’s flight south of Manila, is at importers and brokers said. ports. “They don’t want to go here the center of the country’s biggest provincial “There is no peak season that simply because of the delay in transformation since independence in 1945 we are expecting,” said Aduana Business Club President Mary BALIKBAYAN SMALL TOWNS BOOM See on Page 4 Zapata, noting that foreign vessels continued on page 21 continued on page 22

UN Ordered Peacekeeprs to Star Surrender Weapons Was At Taste of

Last month, Filipino and Fijian peacekeepers were given the Manila same order to surrender their weapons to Syrian rebels. Who Singers Inah made the right choice? Canlapan, Maria MANILA, Philippines – Peacekeeping Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) Panaligan Commander Lieutenant General Iqbal Singha, based and forces from two countries were caught on various reports in Fiji. Monarie in a similar situation, and were given the “At no stage in an operation would I expect any Ocray same order by their overall commander. of my officers not to follow the decisions of the first pose commander....The Filipinos chose to do so and the with Each took a different path – one defied Philippines government has supported them for Kapamilya it and the other followed – leading to having chosen that path,” Tikoitoga said in new star Gerald different outcomes. interview defending the surrender. The situation of the Anderson at Fijians was being compared to the Filipinos who were the first Fiji’s Army Chief Brigadier General Mosese Filipino street Tikoitoga revealed in various interviews that the PEACEKEEPING detained 45 Fijian peacekeepers, in fact, surrendered festival Taste to the Syrian rebels following the orders of United continued on page 23 of Manila. SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 L. M. Confidential 1 Basta Toyota, sa Scarborough na!

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Finance eg. $10,000 financed over 36/48 at 1.9%/0% months equals monthly payment of $285.99/$208.33. COB $295.64/$0. OAC. 2 L. M. Confidential SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 TCDSB Ward 7 Trustee Candidate DOLOROSA CANADA Manny Yanga Reaches Out To Formal Dinner, Filipino Community Leaders By Tony San Juan Dance & Mutya Presentation In a purposeful and plausible strategic move, community leaders present readily endorsed Emmanuel “Manny” Yanga , candidate for and enthusiastically expressed their collective September 12 • TCDSB Trustee of Ward 7 in the North York support to Yanga’s candidacy. Admirably, those Friday 5:30pm & Scarborough areas, hosted and met with who lend moral and financial support include his supporters, friends, relatives and business Manny’s fellow Knights and Lions of the Q-SSIS Banquet associates at a special “Meet-the-Candidate” Scarborough Knights of Rizal and Toronto Hall Dinner Event on August 28, 2014 at Casa Kapuso Lions Club respectively as well as his Manila, North York. colleagues in the Filipino business community. The hearty occasion, which is a fundraiser, Among the notable personalities present were was in accord with Yanga’s desire and purpose of : Mario Alpuerto, Joey Baking, Larry Bercasio, engaging the attendee-leaders to Popoy & Ligaya Cana, Pons & Mitz Canlas, promote his campaign Jess De Francia, Jimmy & Bing Marasigan, Bert Julie Anne wants to write a song for platform and & Nellie Mondragon, Placido Minique, Joe the Royal Couple’s wedding plans to achieve Nolasco, Deacon Bob & Jeanette Rosales, Rollie reasonable Sagurit, George Samson, Tony & Joy San Juan, Sunud-sunod na ang mga pinagkakaabalahan ng dalawa to make sure na smooth sailing ang darating nilang kasal sa December 30. success in his political and Emil Zarris, Sr. Kamakailan lang nakipag-meet ang Kapuso Primetime quest. FilCan soprano Lilac Cana and tenor King at Queen kay Fr. Aris Sison, ang rector ng Immacu- With elan and Emil Zarris, Jr. provided the evening’s much- late Conception Cathedral sa Cubao. Kasama rin sila sa pride , many of the applauded opera-music renditions. Deacon Bob bagong music video ng Rivermaya na may pamagat na “Tayo lang dalawa.” Kitang-kita na nag-enjoy sila kaya Filipino Canadian Rosales started the event with a stirring homily maraming fans ang nagkomento na tila pre-nuptial video and very encouraging remarks. na ito ng magkasintahan. Para sa Asia’s Pop Sweetheart With his charming wife, the former Elizabeth na si , kung mabibigyan daw siya ng pagkakataon na Polintan Quiazon, Yanga acknowledged to mag-suggest ng wedding song para sa Royal Couple, mas pipiliin daw ng his guests his profound thanks and outlined Kapuso singer na sumulat ng original composition. Aniya, “Perfect wedding song, if siguro given the chance na ako ‘yung convincingly his priorities once afforded the kumanta siguro own composition or magko-compose ako, kasi like since opportunity to work and serve as a Trustee mga idol ko naman sila ‘di ba and sobrang hinahangaan ko sila ng sobra at TCDSB-Canada’s largest Catholic talaga.” school board and to promote and support Tinuturing din ni Julie Anne na inspiration sina Dingdong at Marian dahil sa outlook nila sa life at wagas nilang pagmamahalan sa isa’t-isa. meaningful Catholic education policies and “Sa lahat ng bagay actually, and I love the way, how they perceive academic programs to ensure meaningful life, ‘tsaka ‘yung positive outlook nila. Parang they don’t care no matter student success and performance. what people say as long as masaya silang dalawa, nagmamahalan silang ( Tony San Juan,OCT • dalawa, parang siguro it would be nice if a composition, a new song [for [email protected]) their wedding] would do.” SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 L. M. Confidential 3 Remember Mario Montenegro Naku ha! by Jose Baking From Real-Life War Hero To Reel Hero LMConfidential.com TRUCK BAN HITS AQUINO Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada Truck Ban Puts Aquino’s Power In Question according to an influential Japanese publication. Aquino’s economic miracle will be derailed if Estrada, whom he is trying to sabotage politically manages to slow the economy because of the ruck ban. Containers will be unable to get out of the docks. Goods cannot come in and out. It will make Estrada look more powerful than him. And now, with traffic becoming a mess, President Aquino is looking bad as the truck ban becomes a traffic mess. Not looking good.

Taste of Manila is Deliciously or later. Independence Day is June 12 which fell on a Thursday this year. That is marked by flag-raising Successful by different organizations on different city halls, I am shocked! And Happy! provincial and federal buildings. The visitor said that The number of people who flocked to the Taste they hold the celebration on the day of Independence of Manila street festival is simply astounding. The itself, that’s it. If that is the case, our summer will be organizers only expected around 2000-5000. City said so boring. around 20,000 came. I thought they were just going to close one northbound block of Bathurst from Wilson Mario Montenegro (born Roger Collin Macalalag; July 25, to Southborne Ave, the length of No-Frills parking lot To The Russian Crime Ring That Stole 1928 – August 27, 1988) was a Filipino film actor best known but they closed it up to Allingham Gardens, around Those 1.2M Password 400m, based on my search on google map. If they can for his heroic leading roles. Can you tell me what my password is for twit- keep this up, it will be Toronto’s answer to Mississauga’s Montenegro was born in Pagsanjan, to a Filipino ter? I have 3 followers. Fiesta ng Kalayaan which has been going strong for 3 father and a French mother. years now, if I am not mistaken. Montenegro was a student at the University of the Philip- Let us keep this festival going strong. To the hacker of Apple’s Icloud Please release my nude compromising pictures with pines upon the invasion of the Philippines by Japan during Jennifer Lawrence all over the internet. If you don’t I World War II. At the age of fourteen, he joined the armed resis- Mabuhay Festival is Colorful will release my inner Liam Neeson, hunt you down, tance against the Imperial Japanese Army as a member of the Unfortunately, PIDC’s Mabuhay festival was also tie you up, tape your eyelids open and make you Hunters ROTC guerilla unit. He was only sixteen when he, along held on the same weekend. I was not able to cover watch a slide show of only my own naked body minus this festival anymore. Ironically, while TM had it’s Jennifer Lawrence. with the Hunters ROTC, participated in the famed raid on the parade with the businesses wand associations holding Japanese internment camp at Los Baños, Laguna on February their banners, Mabuhay also had a more traditional 23, 1945. He received multiple medals for distinction before and colorful Flores de Mayo parade complete with MRT Operator The operator of the MRT that crashed suffered a heart he rejoined civilian life in 1946. costumes to add to those associations who joined the attack when he heard that President Aquino wanted a parade. Never mind that it’s already August, it was In 1949, Montenegro was cast in his first film role in the second term. Apparently, the passengers went berserk wonderful. PIDC should decide what date and place World War II drama Capas. The following year, he was cast by when they heard the news of Aquino’s intention to is their festival in 2015. I’ve heard they will go back to run again so they went started kicking and destroying director Manuel Conde in his first leading role, in Apat na Alas Harbourfront. That is a nightmare location. But then everything inside the train and swaying the train side (1950). again, construction will probably finished because to side. That is the other reason the train was derailed. 2015 is the PanAm games. I am not sure if it will During the 1950s, Montenegro was among the mainstays The passengers who ran out of the MRT were jumping affect any of our festivals but the only location close of LVN Pictures studio headed by Doña Sisang de Leon. He out of joy and sheer jubilation, not panic. We are still to downtown for the PanAm games is at the CNE for was often cast in costume dramas and action films, dabbling trying to confirm this new. Ehe. Sus Guinoo ni Marian the volleyball games between July 10-26 and August Rivera. occasionally in comedy roles. He portrayed heroic leads in 7-15 for the Parapan Am Games. such historical films as Dagohoy (1953), Lapu-Lapu (1955),

My Life Is Over Kilabot ng Makiling (1959) and Alyas Sakay (1959). Through- All Summer long is OK I forgot my cellphone at home. To all the women out his career, Montenegro would be nominated for a total of Like I’ve always said, we Filipinos use Independence trying to get hold of me, do not panic. I will call you Day as a reason to hold an event and stretch it the three FAMAS acting awards, including two Best Actor nomina- back. Apparently, my voice full was full because were whole summer. Toronto Filipinos are the only ones tions. calling just to hear my voice. Unfortunately,because of who do it. Based on some reactions I have heard As he aged, Montenegro found himself cast in character this, the other women were not able to access my voice from Filipino visitors from other provinces or United mail. Ehe, susmaryosep, ano ba itong nasabi ko? roles. Among his more notable later roles was in ’s States, they are surprised that we hold our celebration Itim (1976), for which he received a Best Supporting Actor on the weekend, of even one or two months ahead nomination from the Gawad Urian. His last movie was Madonna: Ang Babaeng Ahas in 1988, but it was released posthumously in 1991. Montenegro died of a heart attack on August 20, 1988 in Submit ads & press releases by Manila, Philippines. SEPTEMBER 15 for the OCTOBER 2014 issue.

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PUBLISHED BY: Noli Gumapac Froilan Baking Raymond Santos Match International Group NOTICE ADDITIONAL The advertiser has purchased the right of reproduction in LM Confidential only and CORRESPONDENTS not for use for other publications. The exception applies if the advertising material was supplied by the advertiser. Jermie San Pedro www.FilipinoGoodLife.com Ed Tubale www.LMConfidential.com Danica blows out the candles on her birthday cake with a little help from her .com and type lmconfidential brother as her other cousins look on. 4 L. M. Confidential SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 LAUGH Carla Abellana: It’s about time Heart and RESORT Honey Shot Chiz settle down Dear God: Why are there cars Isa si Ismol Family star Carla Abellana named after the jaguar, the sa mga kaibigan ni Heart na unang bumati cougar, the mustang, the colt, sa kanila ni Senator Chiz sa kanilang the stingray and the rabbit, engagement. but not ONE named for a dog? Ayon sa dalaga, ikinagulat man niya How often do you see a cougar na ikakasal na ang pretty Startalk host, riding around? We do love a nice naniniwala naman ito na Heart deserves ride! Would it be so hard to to be happy. Aniya, rename the “Chrysler Eagle” the “Congratulations ah. “Chrysler Beagle”? Hindi ko ini-expect pero I guess ano What do you call a mixed breed parang it’s about time. of Bulldog and Shihtzu? She deserves to be happy ‘yung ganyan A woman got on a bus holding so congratulations a baby. The bus driver said, sa kanila. Sobrang happy ako at ‘tsaka “That’s the ugliest baby I’ve excited para sa kanilang dalawa.” ever seen!” Nakaka-inspire rin daw ang istorya In a huff, the woman slammed ng pag-iibigan ng power couple dahil her fare into the fare box and dumaan sila sa butas ng karayom, pero took an aisle seat near the rear pinili nilang dalawa na magsama at of the bus. The man seated harapin ang lahat ng pagsubok. next to her sensed that she was Nineteen-year old “Siyempre hindi naman madali maging agitated and asked her what was Chloe is a PIDC Ms. senador, hindi din madali maging artista. wrong. “The bus driver insulted Congeniality and So ang daming pinagdaanan nung relationship nila, rollercoaster ride talaga. me,” she fumed. Maria Clara titlist. The man sympathized with So the good thing about is talagang hindi her and said, “Why, he’s a public Her favorite food nila iniwan ‘yung isa’t-isa. Talagang ano servant and shouldn’t say things is Palabok. She also sila partners sila.” to insult passengers.” plays the piano. Nakikita rin daw ni Carla na glowing si “You’re right,” she said. “I Someday, she wants Heart with Senator Chiz, kaya ang mahihiling lang niya sa couple ay happiness for the think I’ll go back up there and to be a magazine give him a piece of my mind.” rest of their lives together. “That’s a good idea,” the man editor. We wish her “Kasi nakikita ko kung gaano kasaya said. “Here, let me hold your all the luck in her si Heart eh. I see how blooming, how monkey.” endeavour. glowing she is, how happy she is. So sana ipagpatuloy lang nila ‘yun. Sana maging Three old ladies were sitting ganun pa rin sila kasaya for the rest of their on a park bench and a man came life. So happiness, joy ‘tsaka lots of love. up and flashed them. Two of ‘Yun lang wini-wish ko sa kanila,” saad ng them had a stroke. The other Chloe Dumasal aktres. one couldn’t reach.

SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 L. M. Confidential 5 Philippines ‘Anti-selfie’ bill in Congress A Lot of Details Need to Be More Defined Or It Will be Used to Suppress Press Freedom No More Selfies, Paparazzi?

Critics said the bill has wide ranging implications on press freedom and even social media. Jose Torres Jr., board member of the Photojournalists’ Center of the Philippines (PCP), Inc., said the bill needs to define what “intent to gain or profit therefrom” means. “It would seem that people from the A lot of attendees at the Taste of Manila were posing media and journalists can be targets of with Don Laurel. the proposed measure. Worthy of being emphasized is the phrase ‘with intent to gain or profit therefrom.’ In case a complaint is MANILA - If you’re the type of person who may in a civil action against the person filed in court against a photojournalist, can Former enjoys taking random snapshots of people, who committed the intrusion, obtain any lack of intent to gain be used as defense? places, things and even the ubiquitous appropriate relief, including compensatory “It must be clearly defined what can be selfies and groupies and then posting them damages, punitive damages, and injunctive actor now a police- classified for ‘gain’ or ‘profit.’ News outfits on social media, better be careful. and declaratory relief. - newspapers, magazines, television, online According to Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Any person obtaining relief may be publications, radio, and news wire agencies Zarate, there’s a bill in Congress that seeks either the person whose visual or auditory man in Toronto - are basically for profit organizations. There to bar taking photos of people without their impression has been captured or the owner must be clear provisions that specify that TORONTO, Canada – A former Star Magic actor permission. of the private property trespassed to capture news gathering must be exempted from this traded in television scripts for a police badge in House Bill 4807 or the Protection the visual image, sound recording or other section,” he added. against Personal Intrusion Act is now up physical impression of another. Toronto. The group said it wants media to for 3rd reading in plenary. the provisions of this act,” the bill Police officers of the 32 Division in Toronto were be exempted from the coverage of the It defines “intrusion of personal privacy” explained. confused when Constable Don Laurel would do proposed law. as “any person who willfully intrudes into The only exemption from this act are calls. The group is also pushing for a definition the personal privacy of another, without the legitimate law enforcement activities. “When he went out on the road and did some of “private property.” consent of that person and with the intent The bill is authored by Congressmen “We worry that this proposed measure calls I noticed that he had a little bit of a fanfare to gain or profit therefrom, shall be civilly Rufus Rodriguez, Maximo Rodriguez, can become a tool that ‘unwilling public following him around and recognizing him,” said liable to the offended party.” Jorge Almonte, Gwendolyn Garcia, figures’ will use to suppress press freedom.” Sergeant Lawrence Sager of the Toronto Police Section 4 of the bill says any person whose Linabelle Ruth Villarica, Lito Atienza and Service 32 Division. personal privacy was intruded as defined Leopoldo Bataoil. It all became clear when they discovered Laurel was once a star in the Philippines. He appeared on TV shows like the 90s Filipino teen drama series, Gimik and Sa Dulo ng Walang Calls For Duterte Crime under DOH Must Pay Hanggan with and . Presidency Grow control Taxes - Customs But Laurel said his dream as a kid was always to be a police officer. “I’m very proud to wear this uniform and helping DAVAO CITY – The nationwide MANILA - Malacanang said the MANILA - The Bureau of Customs out not just the Filipino community as well, but the signature drive aimed at convincing public remains safe amid the rash of (BOC) stood firm that the almost whole city of Toronto,” Constable Laurel said. Davao City Mayor violent crimes recently, including the 1,000 boxes of drugs for people car- He’s been living the dream for six years as a front- Rodrigo Duterte to killing of a policeman. rying the Human Immunodeficiency line officer for the 32 Division. run for president come Presidential Communications Virus (HIV) would only be released Since then, Laurel has contributed a lot to Filipi- 2016 is now reaching Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said if the Department of Health (DOH) nos who are the second largest ethnic community more provinces in the the Philippine National Police (PNP) submitted required documents and in Toronto. country. and other law enforcement units are paid duties and taxes on imported He works with the Philippine Consulate in Toronto The movement’s prime mover, on top of the situation. According to products. If the DOH complied, and holds information sessions for newcomers, ex- Barangay Captain Mar Masanguid, him, there is a continuing effort by the it could have the drugs after only plaining the laws and their rights to them. said provincial coordinators are government to “instill respect for the “several hours,” BOC spokeswoman Laurel’s acting and ethnic background have already working in various areas to law. The crime situation is well under Charo Logarta said. She added that helped him on the job. gather signatures for their cause. the control of the police authorities,” there is no exemption to paying taxes “I’m always looking for people that can represent “These coordinators do not receive a Coloma pointed out. on the imported products even if the the police service in a professional way that can single centavo from us. They work as To contain crime, Interior and Lo- transaction was made through two talk well to people and can interact and he has the volunteers”, Masanguid said. cal Government Secretary Manuel government agencies. advantage of knowing language,” said Superinten- A number of governors, “Mar” Roxas 2nd directed the PNP to “We will make sure [the drugs] will dent Sam Fernandes. congressmen, mayors, councilors and increase police visibility to curb crime be cleared. This is a normal thing. We Laurel tells kababayans not to be afraid to reach barangay captains have already been despite a report by the National Capi- don’t want to give special treatment out to the police for help. reached by the movement, not only tal Regional Police Office (NCRPO) because it is a government agency “I just want them to know that it’s ok to speak, in Mindanao but also in Visayas and that criminality was on a downtrend [that is a party to the transaction],” we’re there to help you,” he said. Luzon. in August. Logarta said, referring to the DOH.

FROM LEFT, LM Confidential correspondent Froilan Baking is seated beside actor Daniel Padilla on the way back from Davao; UMAC joins Filipino Expo; Scenes Philippine Chamber of Commerce Toronto president Oswald Tugadi receives a certificate of Appreciation from Canadian Senator Tobias “Jun” Enverga in Cities (PHOTO BY ARIEL RAMOS) ; FV Foods Mel Galeon poses with TV5’s stars Arnel Ignacio, Gellie de Belen and Derek Ramsay (PHOTO BY ARIEL RAMOS). 6 L. M. Confidential SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 Toronto INVITATION TO ALL DEVOTEES OF THE VIRGIN OF PENAFRANCIA Fluvial Parade RSH Travel On September 20, 2014 ( Saturday ) is the Feast Day of our Lady of Penafrancia, Gladys S. Calderon the Patroness of the Bicol Region in the Philippines. The Devotees of the Virgin Licensed Travel Consultant of Penafrancia of the Bicol Canada Community Association ( BCCA ) together with the organisers of the 9 Day House to House Novena are hosting the celebra- “Reliable & Affordable Travel Service” tion with the traditional Fluvial Parade at the Bluffers Park Lake at Brimley Rd. in “Speaks Tagalog & English” Scarborough, Ontario ( by the Lake ) and an evening Mass Celebration at the Our For inquiries, please call us at: Lady of Assumption Church at 2565 Bathurst St. , Toronto. (Bus) 416 307 2699 / (Cell) 647 267 2052 RSH Travel TICO # 50018542 DETAILS OF THE FEAST DAY CELEBRATION : SEPTEMBER 20, 2014 7100 Woodbine Ave Suite 408 Markham ON (Tel) 905 474 1119 ( SATURDAY ) Email: [email protected] MORNING CELEBRATION AT THE BLUFFERS PARK & MARINA at Brimley Rd. South ( by the Lake ) 8:30 AM – Assembly for the procession of the Virgin to the Dock at the Bluff- ers Park Marina where the Fluvial Parade will start. ( Eastside of the Bluffers Park Marina ) 9:30 AM - PROCESSION TO THE DOCK STARTS 10:00 TO 11:30 AM FLUVIAL PARADE ON THE LAKE Our Man from Little Manila Devotions will be celebrated at the park after the Fluvial Parade. Pot Luck lunch ( picnic ) at the Park will follow after the Devotions. EVENING CELEBRATION AT THE LADY OF ASSUMPTION CHURCH at 2565 Bathurst St. Toronto. 6:45 PM Starts with a procession of the Virgin of Penafrancia around the church yard. 7:10 PM Con-Celebrated Holy Mass with the Our Lady of Penafrancia Choir After the Holy Mass a Fiesta/Celebration will follow at the Church Hall. Ku- mustahan, Karakanan, Baraylihan asin Kaogmahan sa Kapistahan para “Viva La Virgen.”

For more information : Bobby and Lorna Achacon Tel # 416 265- 2085 Felix and Mayette Reyes Tel # 905 896-4958 Toti and Naty Gutierrez Tel # 416 751-9437 Paeng Nebres Tel # 416 618-1362 Ambassador Leslie Gatan (RIGHT) awards a Certificate of Recognition to Philcom CEO Rolly Mangante for the creation of the first Filipino street festival “Taste of Manila.” Behind them are the board of directors of Philcom.

SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 L. M. Confidential 7 Shaina Magdayao Philippines Breaks Her Silence About & PHL, Japan Sign Sea Pact + Lots of

Shaina Magdayao said that she felt chicken Joy at Jollibee + Ex-actor Is Guilty Of Kidnapping embarrassed every time Piolo Pasculal and Sam Milby were being asked about their relationship with allow it to militarily engage Chinese-Filipino boy in February 2005. her, adding that she long-time allies and even foes In a 26-page decision, Pasig Regional would rather get asked in the Asia-Pacific region. Trial Court Judge Rolando Mislang about her ties with them. sentenced Roldan, Rowena San Andres, “Nakakahiya na nga and Adrian Domingo to reclusion perpetua sa dalawang lalaking Lots of chicken joy for the crime of kidnapping for ransom. yun. Kapag kay P at Jollibee Roldan or Mitchell Gumabao in real (Pascual), tinanong si life, was arrested in 2005 and more than a Sam. Kapag si Sam, tinatanong si P. Ako MANILA - Despite the year later posted bail of half a million pesos na lang ang tanungin niyo. Sasabihin ko #ChickenSad issue last while three other co-accused remained in naman ang totoo. Huwag niyo na idamay yung dalawa,” she said. month, Jollibee Foods Corp. jail after their arrest. said its sales performance for The 24-year-old star is hoping that Roldan said the court’s decision was people would respect them. She also said Muntinlupa Rep. Rodolfo Biazon (2nd from left) and Hiroshi the period was still higher unexpected and questioned why the judge that they should talk about their respective Nakada (2nd from right), head of the Japanese delegation, shake than that from a year ago. hands after signing the Joint Document for Cooperation on the who decided on the case was not the same careers not their personal lives. “Respeto Promotion of the Rule of Law at Sea on Wednesday. With them For August 17 alone, when judge who heard it. Roldan said he has na lang din na there are interesting things are Bukidnon Rep. Joey Zubiri (left) and Hiroshi Miyake (right) all the temporarily closed nothing against the judge, but he disclosed that are happening sa buhay nila. Meron member of Japan’s House of Representatives. branches resumed operations, he has no demeanor on the case. silang kani-kanilang projects so yun na Jollibee said total system- “Hindi niya nakita. Hindi niya lang ang pag-usapan natin dahil wala MANILA - Japanese and Philippine wide sales in the Philippines napanood. Nag-hearing kami for seven naman akong kinalaman doon,” she further lawmakers on Wednesday signed an amounted to P288.3 million, a 28.2 percent years. Nabasa lang niya said. agreement that they hope will jumpstart jump versus the same day a year ago. ang transcript tapos in Shaina Magdayao said that she is still good friends with the kapamilya actors a global campaign for peaceful resolution “The sales growth was very significant, one month time nakapag- despite the issues and rumors surrounding of disputes in the West Philippine Sea most likely due to pent-up demand come up siya ng decision them. She added that she will not hide resulting from the lack of available (South China Sea) and East China Sea. (He did not see nor anything from the public if the right one The Joint Document for Cooperation on products in the past two weeks,” it added. watch the proceedings. comes. Shaina Magdayao and Piolo Promotion of the Rule of Law at Sea states Operations returned to normal after The hearing went on for Pascual were rumored dating last year. that both sides recognize that in settling a systems upgrade compelled at least 72 seven years. He just read However, the award-winning actor said in maritime disputes, states should make and branches of the fastfood giant to close the transcript and in one month’s time he his previous interviews that they choose to clarify their claims based on international down while others continued to operate came up with a decision),” he disclosed. remain friends. law and they should not use force or on limited menu. He likewise questioned why his other Last month, Shaina Magdayao admitted coercion in pursuing their claims. The JFC Group, which owns Jollibee, co-accused, Octavio Garces who pleaded that she and Sam Milby were “Hanging The agreement seeks to settle disputes disclosed that it recently upgraded its guilty, was acquitted. “Yung wala namang out” together with their common friends. They also clarified that they are not yet by peaceful means and avoid any unilateral computer systems on August 1, but was ebidensiya na laban sa akin, ako naman dating. attempts to change the status quo through bogged down in the process by technical ‘yung guilty (They held no evidence against Shaina Magdayao last public difficulties. As a result, there was a force or coercion. me and yet I was sentenced guilty),” he relationship was with box-office actor John He added that they are looking at slowdown in deliveries of products from said. Garces, who has been in prison for Lloyd Cruz, who is currently in a relationship promoting the same agreement in Vietnam the Jollibee commissary to its outlets. nine years, was acquitted on the grounds with . and other affected countries. Moving forward, Jollibee said sales of reasonable doubt, and ordered released. growth will likely stabilize at eight to 10 All three guilty will be brought to the Wants To Make China aware percent on a same store basis, comparable New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City to the growth rates in recent quarters. and were ordered to pay P100,000 as civil Be A Naturalized Filipino Nakada said the 2002 Declaration on the “The JFC Group of Companies looks indemnity, P100,000 as moral damages, Code of Conduct (DOC) signed by China forward to the full restoration of its and P100,000 as exemplary damages. Brazilian-Japanese model and “Pinoy All In” Big Winner and the Association of Southeast Asian excellent service to its customers and the In the course of the trial, four judges Daniel Matsunaga reveals Nations (Asean) did not stop China from complete availability of its products in all were forced to inhibit, and the boy’s father the stores in the Philippines,” it said. that he wants to be a raising tensions in the region through its died in a suspicious car accident. naturalized Filipino. “activities and actions.” The kidnap victim, now 12, and his He also plans to bring his “What we are trying to do here is Ex-actor Dennis Roldan mother were not present during the whole family here from Brazil, essentially to make China aware that the promulgation. and is simply waiting for global community wants China to act gets life for Kidnapping Movement for the Restoration of Peace his father to retire from his job. His sister, within established principles that have and Order (MRPO) founding chairperson Vanessa, is also a model here and is been agreed upon,” the lawmaker added. MANILA - Former Quezon City Teresita Ang See, whose organization married to a Filipino. Tokyo has warned Beijing over its Representative and actor Dennis Roldan supported the family see the case through, “We can’t choose where we are born, expansive claims in that region, with was sentenced to life imprisonment after said that the victim and his family have but we choose where we belong.” He’s been living in the Philippines for five years, Japan’s new government removing the he and two of his co-accused were found already heard about the decision and were and he considers himself a Filipino already. shackles of its pacifist Constitution to guilty of kidnapping a three-year-old very happy and relieved.

Manny Yanga runs for TCDSB Trustee in Ward 7

TCDSB Ward 7 Trustee Candidate Manny Yanga Reaches Out To Filipino Community Leaders and hopes to win with a little help from friends and family. SEE STORY ON PAGE 3. 8 L. M. Confidential SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 Toronto Ontario Bikolanos Enjoy a Summer

Kaogmahan Blast at the Park by Tony San Juan

TOP, BCCA members enjoy the picnic. LEFT, BCCA officers pose for a picture. RIGHT, Team Honda wins the volleyball tournament. PHOTOS BY ARIEL RAMOS

TORONTO - Welcoming the rites of summer, Tarin and their respective families, friends and guests. Ontario Bikolanos and Bikolanas from the 6 Bicol Absent were directors Aida Lagarde and Gidget dela provinces of Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Torre. Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate and Sorsogon celebrated Likewise, joining the celebration were Susan & Jess collectively at an annual potluck picnic and games, Llanera, Merle Canlas, Nely Lopriego, Ino Sanchez, dubbed as Bikol Kaogmahan, on August 2, 2014 ( Minda Mendoza-Sayoc, Diego Linan, Lourdes Balce Saturday) at Earl Bales Park, North York, Toronto. & partner, and Tony & Joy San Juan of Camarines With the enshrined image of the Vergen de Norte Association Canada-Ontario (CNAC-O). Penafrancia at the park, more than 180 devotees and Sportingly competitive, the men’s and women’s participants joined in the yearly event with lots of volleyball teams from the 6 provinces vied for the popular sili -laced, ginataan-based & diet-busting championship trophies and prizes. BCCA veep Noli food salo-salo, line-bailehan and fun-filled fellowship Aquino, for the past 7 years, has been solidly organizing . The day’s 12- hour and directing the park games. The Camarines Sur ( event, organized and hosted by Bicol Canada TEAM PINOY RADIO volleyballers won the men’s Community Association ( BCCA), was led by its championship while the volleybelles from Albay (Team long-serving & energetic el presidente, Rafael “ Paeng” ACTION HONDA) garnered the women’s title for Nebres. 2014. Notable amongst the picnic revellers are former In his welcome address, prexy Paeng Nebres expressed presidents Jess Cabrias and Bobby Achacon and current his message of “ tanganing kita gabos magkasararo “ ( officers and directors of the well admired community- so that we can be together as one ) and reiterated Bicol based organization such as : Noli Aquino, Larry Canada Community Association’s hope and aspiration 7 reasons Bercasio, Nestor Canton, Estrella Dilla Carpenter, for a long-lasting and united Bikolanos purposefully Ronnie Dela Gana, Naty & Toti Gutierrez, Helen working , serving and contributing together for the is a good catch Lopez, Virgie Manaog, Arlene Martinez, Ely Olayon, common cause of achieving the greater good of Fely & Boy Ortega, Ching & Tony Ragos, Monsie everyone. (TSJ Tony A.San Juan,OCT tnysanjuan@ Every girl has her ideal man. Royong, Benhur Salcedo, Louie Calayca and Raul yahoo.ca) Some are drawn to athletic hotties. Some just can’t get enough of edgy bad boys while some would still go for true gentlemen whom they can introduce to their parents. What makes Benjamin Alves a step above the rest? Camarines Norte-Ontario Association to Hold 7th Here are seven reasons. Anniversary Gala By Tony A. San Juan, OCT. 1 .You can have your cake and eat it, too Autumn breeze and falling leaves are now almost Binaday, other local radio,stage and musical talents to Because this cutie is a certified foodie, you’ll definitely be upon us, after a brief 2014 bearable warm summer. be gracing the event are Martha Joy, Chyrell Samson, able to share the best dishes and desserts together. How sweet Proudly and greatly encouraged, the Camarines Norte Scott Dion Brown and Nicole Samantha Huff. is that? Association Ontario-Canada ( CNAC-O) is cel- The only Tagalog-Bikol speaking organization from 2. That toned physique is to die for ebrating its 7th Foundation Anniversary with a Gala Bicol Region, CNAC-O is composed of natives from He swims, he bikes, he runs. No wonder, he looks lean and fit Dinner on October 18, 2014( Saturday), 6:00 p.m. the 12 towns of Camarines Norte, namely : Basud, all over. That only means that he is dedicated and disciplined at Rembrandt Banquet Halls, 930 Progress Avenue, Capalonga, Daet, Jose Panganiban, Labo, Mercedes, when it comes to health and wellness. Way to go, Ben! Scarborough, Ontario. Paracale, San Lorenzo Ruiz, San Vicente, Sta. Elena, 3. He’s God-fearing CNAC-O, with its Masquerade-themed event, will Talisay and Vinzons .The empanada- shaped province There is nothing more attractive in a man than his faith in God. hold also a formal induction of its new set of Execu- is widely noted for its sweet palm-sized pineapples, You have to admire someone who has good values and is a tive Officers and Directors for the 2014-2016 term. beach resorts and gold & iron mines. man for others. Led by president-elect Susan SJ. Llanera, among Organized in April, 2007, it has developed initia- 4. He can make fun of himself in ways that are too adorable those to be sworn to office are officers : Merle Canlas, tives and delivered ongoing projects including 1) a to ignore 1st vice- president, Pong Ostonal, 2nd vice-president, scholarship program in Camarines Norte State Col- When someone knows how to make fun of himself, it makes that Nely Lopriego, treasurer, Jocelyn San Juan, audi- lege for 12 deserving freshmen students from each of person more exciting. You’ll surely be in good company when tor, Carlito Cruz, public relations officer, Liwayway the province’s 12 municipalities, 2) a calamity-relief you’re with Ben because, hello, he can post a picture of himself Nabus, business manager and directors : Lourdes assistance scheme, 3) outreach food- and -in kind with Maleficent horns on. Isn’t that cute? Balce, Elizabeth Cruz, Sonia Dela Cruz, Diego Linan, donation to town parishes and needy beneficiaries, 5. Smart might be a bit of an understatement for Ben Eva San Andres, Andrea A. San Juan, Marie A. San 4) books and learning materials donation to targeted He graduated with a degree in English Literature and was Juan, Virginia G. San Juan, Minda Sayoc-Mendoza, schools and 4) continuing partnership and collabora- Summa Cum Laude. Whew. This smart stud can scribble away Rey Senes, Homer Senson, Faye Silvio and Rommel tion with FilCan community-based organizations in profound poetry and short stories for you. He is also extremely Yanto. the GTA. well-read, so basically, he is oozing with substance. Invited as guest speaker and inducting officer is the 6. He is good with kids Philippine Consul General - Toronto, Ms. Junever For dinner-dance tickets and / or souvenir programme You have got to have a soft spot for someone who gets Mahilum-West. GTA FilCan leaders attending ads placement, please contact immediately Susie along well with kids. It’s a bit of a rarity these days, especially include PIDC’s Norma Carpio & her officers, FCT’s Llanera at : [email protected] or Lito Cruz at : for guys, so this gives even more pogi points for Ben. Rosalinda Javier & her directors , BicolCCA’s Rafael [email protected].( T. San Juan). 7. Those killer looks (SEE ABOVE) Nebres and other notable community personalities. Tony A.San Juan,OCT Seriously, should there be an explanation? To be hosted by Ramon Carretas and Karen Pascual- [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 L. M. Confidential 9 Enzo Pineda’s advice Philippines to artista hopefuls: ‘It’s okay to fail, but it’s Emergency Look not okay to give up on Ma, No powers still an your dreams’ Gas Unang nakilala si Enzo Pineda bilang First Prince ng StarStruck V, kung saan tinanghal Several e-trikes are tested Aquino option bilang Ultimate Male and along Molino Blvd. in Bacoor City, in Cavite. The e-trikes Female Survivors naman run on batteries. sina Steven Silva at . First Princess na- man noon si Diva Mon- telaba, at Second Prince si . ikinuwento ni Enzo kung paano nabago ng Star- Struck ang buhay niya. “I’m really thankful kasi ito ‘yung way para makapasok ako sa GMA, makilala ako ng mga Palace On Smear Drive tao, magkaroon ako ng fans, and para mag- President Benigno Aquino has karoon ako ng career lalong-lalo na I am very not given up on seeking emergency passionate in acting, dancing, and hosting.” powers from Congress to address to Sabotage 2016 Rivals Dagdag pa niya, “Kung walang StarStruck, I wouldn’t be here right now or I wouldn’t be the energy crisis, Malacañang said. living one of my dreams which is being an ac- But Presidential Communications A political activist said President Benigno She predicted more “attacks” against tor. Ito ang naging stepping stone ko, naging Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. Aquino 3rd has begun a smear campaign Binay to diminish his chances in the training ground ko para maging ganap at made it clear that such powers are against Vice President Jejomar Binay and elections. magaling na artista.” Hindi daw naging biro not connected with initiatives to other possible presidential contenders from “Vice President Jejomar Binay’s early ang pinagdaan niya sa StarStruck. “They really open the Constitution to political the opposition to sabotage their chances of public announcement of his presidential train you. Hindi ka nila papakawalan kung amendments that would pave the winning. bid and his high approval ratings certainly hindi ka pa marunong. It’s not the easiest, but if way for allowing the President to “It is clearly hypocritical for President invites moves by his opponents in 2016 to you get in StarStruck, your life will change and run for a second term. Aquino to unleash his attack dogs question his track record as a public official, it will change for the better.” Any particular experience does he consider as the most “For the malicious, this has nothing against VP Binay and other leaders of most especially expose possible wrongdoing the opposition, while shielding himself along the lines of graft and corruption,” memorable? “Siguro ang most memorable to do with the Charter change some moment ko was ‘yung dalawa na lang kami ni quarters are pushing,” Coloma said and his allies from similar demands and Araullo said. Steven sa stage, where hinihintay na ng mga in a radio interview. mechanisms for accountability,” Dr. Coloma argued that President Aquino tao kung sino ang mananalo bilang Ultimate He added that they were aware Carol Araullo, chairperson of the Bagong had no hand in Binay’s predicament. Male Survivor. Masarap sa feeling ‘yun dahil of the urgency of resolving the Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan), which Araullo said Bayan has “no illusions” nung time na ‘yun, everyone was shouting our energy crisis and had looked into has anti-government leanings, said in a that the “latest selective investigation and names. Maririnig mo talaga sa buong Araneta the options suggested by Energy statement. prosecution of the political opposition” [Coliseum] na sinisigaw kung sino ang gusto Secretary Jericho Petilla. Araullo also said Aquino was obviously would end up with a better government, nilang manalo,” he shares. Ngayong malapit nang bumalik ang natur- Petilla “already said the behind the summary dismissal by the neither it is part of an honest and administration-dominated Congress of thoroughgoing effort to clean up ang reality-based artista search, may payo si President is looking for options, Enzo sa mga nais mag-audition at pumasok sa where industry players can help in,” the three impeachment complaints against government. him, The persecution of the political mundo ng showbiz. Coloma said. “Make sure if you’re joining StarStruck, Bayan was among the complainants in opposition is partly aimed at “perpetuating “We assure the public that the you’re not just up for the fame. You’d want to government is doing everything to the three articles of impeachment against and defending the plunder of the national join because passion niyo talaga ang umarte, make sure there is a sufficient supply the President. All three were dismissed for coffers under his watch through the kumanta, sumayaw, mag-host. Always stay lack of substance. redesigned pork barrel system,” Araullo of electricity,” he added. humble, and always remember that it’s okay Communications Secretary Herminio said. There is enough capacity to to fail, but it’s not okay to give up on your Coloma Jr. quickly dispelled the accusation, Coloma also said Malacañang sees dreams.” cover the supposed shortfall in the saying the 2016 elections has never entered nothing wrong with Binay announcing his energy supply for summer of 2015, their minds. intention to tap business tycoon Manuel he said. Araullo said the President enjoys even Pangilinan as his running mate in 2016. Colmenares said even if there is larger control over the Senate, where the He said he respects Binay’s decision and a power shortfall, the government family of Binay is being investigated for that it is the right of the Vice President to can tap state-owned power plants alleged fraud. The Senate inquiry is clearly make public his political plans. like the Malaya power plant and “politically motivated,” she said. Binay has said Pangilinan is among the For Sale the Sucat power plant. “The administration-led Senate has personalities he is considering to be his Filipino Chinese “This emergency power is had only one inquiry on the P144-billion running mate, citing Pangilinan’s track Fastfood-Dine-In even probably designed so that Disbursement Acceleration Program record as a “successful businessman.” Takeout Malacanang can dip its fingers [DAP] in contrast to the three inquiries Pangilinan has declared he will not run Well-Established again on the Malampaya fund, already held regarding the P2.7-billion for any government position, saying “there Mini Grocery the spending of which was already Makati parking building,” Araullo said, is no political blood that runs through my Downtown Toronto restricted by the November 2013 referring to the alleged overpricing of the veins. I believe I can serve our people better decision of the Supreme Court,” Makati parking facility which is the focus some other way.” Zarate said. of the Senate investigation. (416) 531-3169

10 L. M. Confidential SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 Candid SPOOF (Pop-ups are not supposed to be taken seriously - EDITOR)

WHO’S TORY NOW? Candidate for Toronto Mayor JohnTory (SEATED) looks bored while listening to speakers at the Dawn addresses Taste of Manila Festival while emcees Rey Tolentino, Philip Beloso and Josie de Leon Bamboo ‘half- listens to the speaker. brother hoax Actress Dawn Zulueta has broken her silence over rumors that say she and singer Bamboo Mañalac are siblings. Dawn recently took to Twitter to address the “persistent rumor” that she said she “didn’t pay much attention to before.” She decided to speak out after the More Filipinos are Jobless issue has “spiraled into several ‘official’ announcements on social media.” Pointing out that she has “high respect” Rise blamed on Lack of Government support for the OPM artist, Dawn denied that Bamboo is her half brother and also urged MANILA - The figure could be Neda director general Arsenio Bali- not have a trickle-down effect and will him to also submit his own account “as a misleading as it excludes the underem- sacan said that while the government not ultimately eradicate poverty. courtesy.” The actress, whose real name is ployed, or those doing part-time jobs, or achieved its economic growth targets The growth is not inclusive because Marie Rachel Salman Taleon-Lagdameo, farmers and fishermen whose livelihood last year, the unemployment rate was at it is concentrated on the urban areas, said that she and her brother George are depends on the planting season and the 7.1 percent, or in the upper ceiling of simply because the government failed to the only children of their parents, Jose Fazil vagaries of the weather. The number the state’s forecast range of 6.8 to 7.2 draw up an economic plan that encour- Tahanlangit-Taleon and Maria Cleofe may as well exclude those tending the percent. ages labor-intensive jobs. The Philip- Soleta-Salman. sari-sari stores and plying their trade on The latest Social Weather Stations pines also has failed to attract enough Aside from the two half-brothers – Jed the wet markets, and the familiar street survey revealed that the number of foreign investments that could offer jobs and Josiah – from her father’s remarriage, hawkers. They, too, should be considered jobless Filipinos, out of a population on a more permanent basis. she detailed that “both my parents can jobless. close to 100 million, rose to 12.1 mil- The Philippine economy has trans- attest to no other offspring.” The National Economic and Devel- lion during the last quarter of last year, formed into a service-oriented one Dawn described the “gossip-gone-viral” opment Authority clearly underesti- from 9.6 million recorded at the end of and neglected the industrial sector that as “both disconcerting and mortifying” to mated the jobless situation the other September 2013. could provide a stronger base for eco- her parents, as well as to Bamboo. day, but it was forthright enough to Lawmakers, meanwhile, were not nomic growth. The government, in addi- “I implore everyone who has taken part concede that the Aquino administration wrong to question the accuracy of tion, is slow on erecting infrastructure in spreading this wild rumor to please had lagged behind in providing social the gross domestic product data. The projects that should link up the farmers check and RE-CHECK your sources.” She protection and creating jobs despite a economic growth, the second-fastest in the countryside to the major markets hopes that after making the statement, “we robust 7.2 percent economic growth in pace in Asia, next only to China, is not in the urban centers. can put an end to this confounding tall 2013. producing the desired results. It does tale.”

FilCan Mother Introduces Skin Care Line

TORONTO - Entrepreneur Gina Aranas ARANAS Skin Solutions are formulated revealed to media and guests the ‘ARANAS using the best combination of skin treat- Skin Solutions products. ments, regimens, and ingredients that har- Aranas, a mother of three who migrated to moniously work together to provide the fin- Canada in 2005, decided to create her own est results for the skin. Primary examples are skin care line when she started experiencing a moisturiser that works well with sunscreens skin ageing, an inevitable reality for women and a face cleanser that effectively cleanses reaching past their prime. Along with ageing and prepares the skin for the application of came common problems like skin changes, other products. pigmentation, and uncontrolled oil glands. ‘ARANAS Skin Solutions have afforded She had tried many different products to New face of Aranas, Josie de Leon, Aranas the same benefits to men and other skin determine which ones worked against those founder Gina Aranas, and Chat de Leon pose tones and types. The products have shown that did not. During all these trials, she pas- at the launching. significant improvements in the skin of us- sionately researched and constantly found friends when it first came into the market in ers such as a decrease in blemishes and dark new and better ways to improve and care for July 2013. spots. her skin as well as that of others. Eventu- “Although ‘ARANAS’ is a North Ameri- The event also showcased videos on age- ally, she became a proponent of great and can brand, the roots are Asian and it follows ing gracefully, beautiful and natural women natural skin care products. In her objective to the logic that caring for the skin is better than as well as the New Face of ‘ARANAS Skin help ageing women gain renewed confidence just covering it. Its vision is to care for the Solutions., Miss Josie de Leon, It was capped and look their best, she developed ‘ARA- skin using naturally derived products and ex- with entertainment from Chelsea Angeles NAS Skin Solutions when she did not find tracts rather than chemicals, which is always and John Alix. a product that suitably met her needs. Her a better option,” according to Aranas skin care line was initially distributed among

SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 L. M. Confidential 11 Philippines She Earned Peanuts

All her life, Zenny Corcuera has been selling goods for her JADINE. and will star for the third time in a story which gained popularity daily expenses until she became Laguna’s ‘Mani’ Queen through Wattpad. Photo from Instagram

her hours after school mani at iaabot ko doon sa depositor,” she James Reid and Nadine to earn extra money said. from the sampaguita When she retired in 1991, she used for Lustre in a new TV show she herself picked retirement pay of P6,000 to put up her from her neighbor’s own food business. MANILA, Philippines – The tandem of backyard. Her experience in being a vendor James Reid and Nadine Lustre is coming To make even more helped the business grow from being to television. money, she also sold selling only 2 kilos of peanuts daily to 150 The pair, known as JaDine to their fans, water by the glass kilos everyday. is set to star in a TV series based on a and peanuts to train Corcuera’s ZC Food Products is also story popularized by online platform passengers. set to export its popular peanuts as well Wattpad. Despite being a as its other products such as banana chips, According to a report from ABS-CBN, full-time student and camote chips, garlic chips, shing-a-ling the two will star in My App Boyfie, written a part-time vendor, and yema. by Noreen Capili . The story is about Corcuera managed to Zennies Banana Chips. Photo from My MANILA, Philippines – All her life, finish college with a Puhunan Facebook page an application designed to create the Zenny Corcuera of Laguna has been degree in banking and finance. But despite her success, Corcuera deal boyfriend. selling goods to help her get through her But even as an employed bank teller has not failed to look back to where Television, daily expenses. with a fixed income, Corcuera continued she was before she became a successful who will produce My App Boyfie, posted Corcuera, whose family used to live by to do what she knows best: sell. businesswoman. photos of James and Nadine’s pictorial the side of the train tracks, started selling “Para makapasok sa bangko, may “Pag nakakakita kami ng nagtitinda for the show. Joining the two is Dominic sampaguita when she was only six years dala akong isang booklet ng ticket ng na bata, nafefeel ko ‘yung hirap nila kaya Roque, who was last seen in Moon of old. sweepstakes. Dinadala ko ‘yun sa opisina minsan, binibilhan ko sila, parang tulong Desire. “Kita ko ‘yung hirap namin. Tapos noong at binebenta ko naman sa mga taga- ka na din sa kanila, ganoon kasi ako noon,” The show will be directed by Jojo umabot ako ng elementary, nagkaroon ako bangko para pag-uwi ko, may pamasahe she said. Saguin, who also directed the ABS CBN ng kahit kaunting pambaon so naisipan ko ako pabalik,” she said. Corcuera believes that when starting magtinda ng sampaguita sa tren,” she told She also sold bags of peanuts to bank a business, success does not lie on the dramas Mirabella and Muling Buksan “My Puhunan.” customers. capital but on the hard work and patience Ang Puso. At a young age, Corcuera already “Sabi ko, ‘May dala akong mani.’ Sa needed to make it grow. learned the value of money as she spent ilalim ng booth ko, nagtatakal ako ng P5 Nash Aguas & Alexa Ilacad Admit Having A No more limit on political ads Crush On Each Other! SC declares unconstitutional Comelec ceiling on candidates’ advertisements The rising teen stars Nash Aguas and his on-screen partner Alex Ilacad admitted that they have a MANILA - Limiting the airtime of declared unconstitutional and therefore Violation of the people’s right to suffrage. candidates’ advertisements in radio and null and void,” the SC ruled. Absence of prior hearing before the crush on each other . television is unconstitutional, the Supreme While the Comelec’s resolution was adoption. Nash Aguas Court ruled. issued before the May 13, 2013 elections, The petitions against the Comelec’s and Alexa Ilacad, In a decision, the SC declared the poll body was not able to implement airtime limit were filed by GMA whose tandem was unconstitutional a provision of it because the SC, in its 2013 summer Network, Inc., ABC Development dubbed by their Commission on Elections (Comelec) sessions in Baguio City, issued a temporary Corporation, Manila Broadcasting fans as “NLEX”, said Resolution that limits the advertisements restraining order (TRO) that stopped its Company, Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster that their chemistry is not just seen on TV of national candidates to 120 minutes enforcement. The SC’s decision on airtime ng Pilipinas, and the Radio Mindanao because in real life, they also admire in television networks and 180 minutes of candidates will be applicable in future Network, Inc. each other. in radio stations; and 60 minutes for elections. Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano had also The kapamilya stars said that their television and 90 minutes for radio for According to Spokesman Theodore O. intervened in the petition. He said the local candidates. Te, the SC ruled on the unconstitutionality Comelec resolutions “limit the people’s parents are allowing them to have a It, however, upheld the constitutionality of the particular provision in the Comelec right to information.” conversation through call and mobile of the other provisions of the Comelec resolution based on the following findings: GMA7 said the Comelec resolution are messaging. According to Alex Ilacad, resolution. Arbitrary manner by which the Comelec “too restrictive,” while TV5 said the rule they know their limitations and their “Wherefore, premises considered, the changed the previous regulation from ‘per was vague because the Comelec failed to parents are guiding them. petitions are partially granted, Section station’ to ‘aggregate total.’ provide a definite manner or mode of time Section 9(a) of Resolution No. 9615, Violation of freedom of expression, speech aggregation. as amended by Resolution No. 9631, is and of the press.

Jacob and Alana’s Dedication and 1st Birthday

FIRST, Jennifer and Alan Conchada carry twins Adrian Jacob and Alana Jasmine during their dedication and 1st birthday. SECOND, Children scarmble for goodies after the pinata game. THIRD, The Panaligan family enjoy the party. FOURTH, grandpa Ed Tubale carrries twin Jacob while Lola Beth Tubale (FIFTH) carry grandchild Alana. 12 L. M. Confidential SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 Erik Matti- Rift Is Just Misunderstanding-Solenn Heusaff

Solenn Heussaff commented on Direk Erik al- cause he doesn’t want to work with talents under She thought Senator Chiz was going to pro- the rift between Direk Erik Matti leged that Lovi will Leo anymore. Lovi is not after the money, So- pose during his and Heart’s vacation in Paris, but and her good friend, Lovi Poe. only agree to do lenn said, adding that the actress has done many this did not happen. The proposal in Sorsogon Solenn said the rift may just be a the two-day film cameo roles already and she wasn’t paid for them. with their friends and loved ones is actually sim- misunderstanding between the two if she will be paid It must be something else, the actress-model ple and perfect. camps. handsomely. said. This is the first time something like this Heart and her mom also mended their dif- Solenn and Lovi share the same Solenn said she happened to Lovi, so it might be something ferences, so everything’s perfect for her friend. manager, Leo Dominguez. Direk was surprised by deeper that the public and even Direk Erik have Aside from that, they are going to get married Erik lamented on his Facebook post the issue after she no idea about. next year, so Solenn said it was like a whirlwind that although it was under contract, read about it. The Solenn said she understands Direk Erik even romance. Lovi did not fulfill his obligations model-actress add- though the issue became personal to him that he Solenn said the engagements of celebrity cou- to complete a two-day shoot for ed that although announced he won’t be working with any of Leo’s ples recently should not pressure her boyfriend, “Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles.” she hasn’t worked talents. Argentinian Nico Bolzico. If ever Nico decides Lovi and with Direk Erik, “Tiktik” received good feedbacks before, so to propose to her, Solenn will be saying “yes” to starred in the first installment of she heard he was Solenn understands that the director is pressured. him, of course. the series, “Tiktik: The Aswang really good. They Direk Erik and Lovi might just need to talk in But, the model-actress said she will not an- Chronicles.” The movie came out were supposed to person. Solenn also said Leo is an “okay” manager nounce her engagement unless someone sees her in 2012 also under the direction of work before for a because he also allows her to do cameo roles. ring. Direk Erik. movie under Regal Meanwhile, Solenn is also happy for her friend They have been together for four years, and Lovi was supposed to reprise her Films, but this did Heart Evangelista who just got engaged to Sena- they have been living in together for three years. role for the beginning of the movie, not progress. tor Chiz Escudero. She added that although She’s also 30 years old next year, so Solenn is although Dingdong’s character al- She may not be she wasn’t there during the actual proposal, she ready for that next step in her life. ready has a new leading lady in Isa- able to work with learned it from Georgina Wilson and from Lovi’s Nico is “the one” for her already, Solenn said. belle Daza. Direk Erik be- Instagram post.

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SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 L. M. Confidential 13 is At night, she can keep us hanging on every line as she holds definitely going at her own beside local drama legends. And if your head isn’t light speed. In just a spinning yet, she’s now the one who delivers all the hits as a few years, she’s gone VJ at MTV Pinoy. from housemate to household name, Is there anything about showbiz you don’t like? shifting effortlessly I can’t really go to public places anymore. I used to take up between modelling shoots and acting fashion design and buy my fabrics at Divisoria. But now I stints. Sam is a girl who is out to can’t go to places like that. prove that she’s not just a pretty face. My favorite would be modelling. I’ve been modelling since From simply smiling for commercials I was ten years old so I already know the ropes. It’s much and advertisements, she’s now the one unlike singing, dancing, acting, and hosting which is all new who makes us laugh in comedy shows. to me. I’m still learning every time I do it. Sam Pinto, Life At Fast Forward MANNY YANGA, runs as Candidate For Trustee With a Little Help From His Friends

LEFT, Uber Public Relations Man Tony San Juan joins Elizabeth and Manny Yanga at his fundraising launch at Casa Manila.

RIGHT, Ward 7 Trustee Candidate Manny Yanga is joined by Miss Saigon Canada’s ABOVE, Aranas Endorser Singer Josie de Leon helps raise the flag at Emil Zarris and Taste of Manila (TM) with TM CEO Rolly Mangante. RIGHT, Kapamilya star Soprano Lilac Cana. Gerald Anderson was a featured artist.

Michelle Beloso’s Debut Camilineos President Harold Guarin (LEFT) stops to pose with members after putting up the sign at their picnic.

ABOVE, Michelle Beloso’s 18th birthday is happy to spend her debut with her loving parents Philip and Maritess Beloso at Qssis. RIGHT, Michelle poses with TFCKat winner Maria Panaligan. Balik-tambalang Rey “PJ” Abellana at Leni “Arlene” Santos, malapit na Gabbi Garcia, feels sad for Dennis Roldan Sa mga batang ‘80s, muling kayong papakiligin ng tambalang Rey “PJ” Abellana at “Very fatherly nga siya, tini-treat niya kami as anak niya.” Leni “Arlene” Santos sa upcoming Ito ang paglalarawan ni Gabbi Garcia sa kanyang My primetime series na More Than Destiny co-star na si Dennis Roldan. Gabbi plays the role Words. of Nicole, ang girlfriend ni Paul, played by Ruru Madrid. Unang napanood ang PJ-Leni Si Dennis naman ang ama ni Paul na love team sa kauna-unahang pri- si Mateo. Last August 26, the Pasig City regional trial court found Dennis metime soap opera ng GMA na Roldan, o Mitchell Gumabao in real Anna Liza noong 1980s. life, guilty of kidnapping a Filipino- Nanatiling aktibo sa showbiz si Chinese boy in 2005. Hinatulan siya PJ, samantalang nagpasyang mani- ng reclusion perpetua o 30 na taong rahan si Leni sa Amerika kung pagkakabilanggo. saan siya nag-asawa at nagkaroon “Ever since the first day of taping, ng dalawang anak. si Tito Dennis is very mabait sa akin, “Natutuwa talaga ako dahil eto na naman kami ni PJ, magkasama na naman,”ani as in. Pinapakain niya kami, nagdadala siya ng dragon fruit galing sa plantation niya. Sobrang bait ni Tito Den- Leni. “Oo nga at thank you, Leni Santos, at pinagbigyan mo ang production na ‘to at nis. Lagi kaming nagkukuwentuhan about kahit ano, like kaming lahat na magsama tayong ulit,” tugon ni PJ. Malaki raw ang magiging papel nila his dogs,” malungkot na pahayag ni Gabbi nang aming sa kanilang comeback TV series. Ang kwento ng nasabing teleserye ay iikot sa kanilang makapanayam bago ang live chat nila nina Ruru Ma- dalawa at pati kina , Janine Gutierrez at . drid at Ashley Ortega. Kuwento pa ng young actress, “Excited po ako na marami na naman kaming mapapasaya, mga dati na naming the week before the news broke ay nakasama pa niya followers ng Leni-PJ na mapapanood na nila kami ulit. Malapit na, dito ulit sa GMA,” si Dennis sa taping kaya magkahalong gulat at lungkot saad ni PJ. “And happy din kami na kasama namin ‘yung bagong love team ngayon, si ang kanyang naramdaman. Elmo Magalona and Janine Gutierrez,” dagdag ni Leni. “Kasama ko lang siya last week, tapos first thing in the morning, ‘yung ang unang bumungad sa akin sa Proud din si PJ sa takbo ng career ng kanyang anak na si Carla. Twitter. Na-shock ako, at habang sinusubaybayan ko Sa kanyang panayam sa 24 Oras, ikinuwento niya, “All the while ang alam ko ayaw lahat ng articles, sobrang nakaka-sad kasi nagkaroon niyang mag-artista or pumasok ng show business. Look at her now, she’s in the busi- na rin kami ng pinagsamahan.” ness.” 14 L. M. Confidential SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 Gerald Anderson, & JC De Vera To Team Up In A Horror Film

For the first time, Kapamilya stars Gerald Anderson and Julia Montes will be working together in a horror film. This movie also features actor JC De Vera. At the moment, the said horror movie doesn’t have a title yet. But one thing is for sure, it also includes a love story. This will be directed by Manny Palo who is also the director of the movie “A Moment In Time” and an indie film “Sta. Nina.” Sam Pinto, Life At Fast Forward This is according to the news in ABS-CBN. The principal photography of the said movie is set to start in September 10, 2014 in Baguio City. The whole movie itself will also be shoot in the said place. According to Gerald, it would be his first time to do this kind of movie. He also said that he is already excited for the said horror film. On Julia’s part, it would also be her first time to work with a romantic-horror film. Same as through with working with Gerald and JC. Base on her, there are some elements of the movie which seems to be very exciting on her part. Same as through with JC who says that it would be his first time to work with the said Kapamilya stars. He also said that he is happy to work with this kind o f movie. The story will be about a love story between the three of them. In other words, this is a love triangle that deals with a horror and romantic aspects. Julia also said that the story will be elaborating the meaning of love. She also said that they will just be playing a role which is much likely as their age. They will also undergo workshops that would serve as a preparations for the said film.

Gerald Anderson was the featured Kapamilya star of Michelle Beloso’s Debut Taste of Manila Festival in Toronto last month.

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2. Yeng Constantino The 25-year-old singer said she and her boyfriend, Victor Asuncion, have agreed to set clear limitations when it comes to physical inti- macy. What she said: “There’s no pre-marital sex. Gano’n talaga. No pre-marital sex, iyan ‘yung clear na, ‘No to it.’ Kasi we want to honor mar- riage. Kasi, ‘diba, ang tagal-tagal kang prine- serve ng mga magulang mo, nanay mo, papa mo. Lahat ng paggalit, pananakot para hindi ka lumabas ng bahay, pumarty, pero sa isang iglap, ‘It’s all gone, Ma.’” At the time Constantino opened up about this “no-sex policy,” she was seven months into Other Tastes of her relationship with Asuncion, who is a worship director at a Christian church. They are each Toronto other’s first official relationship. The two got en- ABOVE, Senator Tobias Enverga and gaged in March and are planning to get mar- Consul-General Junever Mahilum-West cuts the ceremonial ribbon ad the first Halo ried in early 2015. Halo Festival at Wychwood Barns. PHOTO BY ARIEL RAMOS 3. Janine Tugonon RIGHT, Derek Ramsay of TV5 thrilled fans The Miss Universe 2012 first runner-up at the Filipino Expo. PHOTO BY ARIEL opened up about her relationship with then- RAMOS boyfriend Jaypee Santos. The two were asked directly whether, as Christians, they agreed to FAR RIGHT, CNE added a Northern Saloon to their features this year. One of the not have sex before marriage. rising Canadian artists featured was Leah What she said: “Wala nang lalaki na ganyan Daniels.

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FIRST, Dr. Solon Guzman (LEFT) goes shopping with his daughter Princess and wife Dr. Josephine Guzman (NOT IN PHOTO) at the CNE and poses with vendors Ann Ellen Yanga and Tristan Yanga from the Philippines. SECOND, Jennifer and Alan Conchada carry twins Adrian Jacob and Alana Jasmine during their dedication and 1st birthday. THIRD Ashley Softbay poses with boyfirend Rob during her birthday at prestige. FOURTH, Newscaster Pauline Chan poses with Ready Honda’s Anita Diaz at PIDC’s gala night. 16 L. M. Confidential SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 Canada Accredits 1st Female Can Morissette Amon move out of Sarah Geronimo’s shadow?

Philippine Ambassador “The Voice Philippines” third placer Morissette Amon wants to have her own identity even if she feels flattered and honored to be constantly compared to Popstar Princess Sarah Geronimo. SEPTEMBER 3, 2014 – of Typhoon Haiyan last year, “Hindi naman ako nao-offend, honored nga ako kasi sa nag- Presiding over the presentation including the deployment of iisang Sarah Geronimo ako naco-compare. Pero I just have to find of credentials of six (6) Canada’s Disaster Assistance a way to separate myself from newly-arrived Ambassadors Relief Team (DART) by her,” Morissette said. to Canada, His Excellency, Canada to the island of Panay. She admitted that Sarah, the Right Honourable David The conversation also dwelled her mentor and coach in “The Johnston, warmly received upon the recent designation Voice Philippines” is one of today Her Excellency, of the Philippines as a those who have influenced her Philippine Ambassador Country of Focus for Canada’s musically. Petronila P. Garcia in a stately development assistance and “Hindi ko lang siguro ceremony at the Rideau Hall high-level official exchanges, maiwasan yung pagka-Sarah in Ottawa. such as the visit of Prime ko kasi influence ko naman Ambassador Garcia handed Minister Stephen Harper to talaga siya. But I have to look over to Governor General the Philippines in 2012 and different from her and to stand Johnston her letter of credence the planned reciprocal visit of out para makagawa ako ng sarili kong identity. Para to be known and the letter of recall of her President Benigno S. Aquino more as Morissette.” predecessor, Ambassador Leslie B. Gatan. III to Canada in 2015. The Cebuana singer has a bigger fan base now, but she also In his welcome address, the Governor General “Today, I carried to the Governor General not only has her share of bashers. She is just happy Sarah does not take the recognized the knowledge and skills that Ambassador my credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and comparisons negatively. Garcia will bring to bear on Philippines-Canada Plenipotentiary but also the good wishes of President “Natutuwa nga ako kasi siya mismo nagsasabi na ‘Uy, magkapatid relations, which are largely shaped by people-to- Aquino and the affection of the Filipino people for daw tayo. Tapos kino-compare tayo. Okay naman daw po sa people ties fostered by some 660,000 Filipinos in the entire Canadian nation. My mission is to ensure kanya. Hindi naman natin maiiwasan na may magbash sa akin na ‘Uy Canada. He expressed confidence that the Philippines that Philippine-Canadian friendship will continue second Sarah ka lang, hindi mo siya malalagpasan.’ Kinakausap ko and Canada will benefit from the Ambassador’s to flourish on the back of healthy political and naman siya, humihingi pa din ako ng pasensya sa kanya na ‘Coach, dedication to building a better world. Noting that economic relations with the large Filipino diaspora in wala po akong intention na ma-hurt ka.’ Gusto ko lang gumawa ng he and the Ambassador find common ground in Canada providing a rich context to pursue our goals,” sarili kong identity.” their legal education, the Governor General hoped Ambassador Garcia remarked. Almost a year after “The Voice of the Philippines,” Sarah and to discuss their common interest when time permits Ambassador Garcia was accompanied at today’s Morissette still get in touch regularly. Morissette always remembers and looked forward to new and exciting partnerships ceremonies by the Philippine Embassy’s Deputy Chief Sarah’s advice -- pray and sing from the heart. between Canada and the Philippines. of Mission, Uriel Norman R. Garibay, Minister and “Always keep the faith sa Lord talaga. Sobrang religious ni During her tête-à-tête with the Governor General, Consul General Eric Gerardo E. Tamayo, Minister Coach. Lagi niya kaming sinasabihan na huwag makalimutan mag- Ambassador Garcia summarized her priorities for and Consul Flerida Ann Camille P. Mayo, First pray. Of course, that’s something you have to keep throughout growing bilateral ties with Canada, among them Secretary and Consul Porfirio M. Mayo, Jr., Consul the journey. When it’s about interpreting, dapat yung emotions mo more educational partnerships in the fields of General Junever M. Mahilum-West of the Philippine totoo inside. Dapat ma-feel mo din. Kung hindi ka man maka-relate, agriculture, engineering, environmental protection, Consulate General in Toronto, Consul General Neil you look for something else para true yung song sa iyo,” Morissette educational technology and information technology. Frank R. Ferrer of the Philippine Consulate General said. The Philippine Ambassador took the occasion to in Vancouver, Labor Attachés Leonida V. Romulo Aside from preparing her album, Morissette si promoting Himig- convey the Filipino people’s gratitude for Canada’s and Jaime P. Gimenez as well as the Ambassador’s Handog with other singers. tremendous disaster relief assistance in the aftermath sons Angelo Victor Garcia and Jose Gabriel Reyes.

na mag-sa-sacrifice and ‘yung rerespetuhin she married in 2004. ka nang gano’n, iyong talagang papanindi- gan na, ‘This is my stand, this is my principle.’” 5. Nikki Gil “For me, marriage is sacred. Ngayon kasi, The 27-year-old actress said her deci- parang nagiging norm na lang, eh, sa tao na, sion to stay a virgin until marriage still stands, ‘Come on, let’s do it.’ Pero iba pa rin siguro months after she first opened up about it in ‘yung pakiramdam pag ginawa mo siya after a Cosmopolitan interview tackling breakup [getting married].” with Crawford. At the time of the interview, Tugonon and What she said: “O, sige, ‘yan na ang kap- Santos were eight months into their relation- intasan ko! Peope have said, ‘Eh, kasi, lalaki. ship. In April 2013, the beauty queen be- May pangangailangan.’ My point exactly! came the subject of criticisms when she re- See? Kung ‘yan lang pala ang issue, [he vealed in a live, joint interview with Santos didn’t really deserve me]. Nobody told me to that they had broken up over her ties with The stay a virgin, or because I’m a stuck-up prude Script vocalist Danny O’Donoghue. na holy-holy. It’s my choice. I’ve always been ma-pride. If sex is something I value, [gano’n 4. Miriam Quiambao talaga]!” Less than a week after she got engaged to Four months after her controversial split author Ardy Roberto, the Miss Unvierse 1999 with Crawford, her boyfriend of five years, Gil first runner-up took to Instagram to detail their admitted starting dating again in November “purity pledge,” or a promise not to engage 2013. She is now reportedly in a relationship in any sexual activity before their wedding. with businessman BJ Albert, while Crawford What they said: “Let it be known that I, has openly admitted his relationship with “It’s FOR(NOT THE SALE MODEL) Ardy Roberto aka Mr. Pogi, and I, Miriam Showtime” co-host Coleen Garcia. 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Michelle Beloso had her debut attended by family and friends. These are some of the photos from that momentous event. MORE PHOTOS AT FILIPINOGOODLIFE.COM 18 L. M. Confidential SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 Is Maja Salvador Willing to Work With ? may kanyang-kanya kami trabaho tapos okay na lahat,” she said. Maja Salvador had a rift with “Ikaw Lamang” star before after she was ro- mantically involved to Gerald Anderson, the former boyfriend of Kim Chiu. The kapamilya star only reconciled on March this year. Kim Chiu and Maja Salvador previ- ously worked together in the hit and now defunct series “Ina, Kapatid, Anak” which concluded in 2013. Gerald Anderson said also in his recent interview that he is not willing to work with Maja Salvador and Kim Chiu in one The kapamilya actress Maja Salvador project because he knew that people would was asked if she is willing to work with her talk about their personal lives not the former best friend actress Kim Chiu in one project. project during her contract signing held on “Ang problema doon masyadong Friday August 15, 2014. mangingibabaw ang personal. People will In an interview with ABS-CBN News’ talk about our personal life instead of Gretchen Fullido, the “Legal Wife” star the project.. Eh sayang lang ‘yung project said that she refuses to work with Kim kung maganda. Siguro mas maganda kung Chiu even with her boyfriend actor Gerald hindi,” he explained. Anderson since she knew that people will Meanwhile, Maja Salvador is currently talk about their personal lives. gearing up for her upcoming TV series “Siyempre tao din kami, alam mong pag with Jericho Rosales and . pi-piyestahan kaming tatlo. Maganda na

TCDSB Ward 8 Trustee Garry Tanuan Runs for Reelection by Tony A. San Juan, OCT. By: Tony A. San Juan, OCT.

True to his strong Christian faith & Catholic Garry’s professional standing includes: roots and purposefully committed to continu- Certified Project Manager -PMP of Project ing his faith filled actions and Christ-centred Management Institute and membership with initiatives for Toronto students, parents, the Association of Clinical Research Profes- staff and his constituents, incumbent Ward sionals (ACRP) . He was President ,Class of 8 Trustee Garry 2003-Christopher Leadership and Effective Tanuan of Toronto Speaking, Lumen Institute of Canada. Catholic District A proud Scarborough resident and happily School Board ( married, Garry attends church and has lived in TCDSB) recently Ward 8 for fourteen years with his wife of 22 filed his candidacy years Marla and four teen-aged children who for reelection in the all went to Catholic schools in the area. upcoming Toronto As a parishioner for 14 years, he is a lector 4ens Photography municipal election minister at St. Joseph Church and a member on October 27, of the Knights of Columbus . For 21 years, PHOTO & VIDEO 2014. he is an active member of Couples for Christ, Asked by his constituents, friends and sup- Children of Light, Servants of God and One porters why he is running for a second term, With God Community. Twice elected Ward Garry meaningfully reasoned out that more 8 Representative of Catholic Parent Involve- than ever he is fully- focused and expected ment Committee ( CPIC)- an official TCDSB much to continue to serve and stand for advisory committee, he was also the Represen- “Authentic Catholic Values, Greater Student tative for Cardinal Leger Catholic School at Achievement and Success and True Steward- the city-wide Toronto Association of Parents in ship”. Catholic Education( TAPCE). Serving as a Trustee from 2012-2014, he is Prior to being elected Ward 8 Trustee in proud of many achievements and accomplish- 2012, he has worked steadfastly and represent- ments among which are : 1) promoted faith- ed parents at the Catholic Parent Involvement fully the teachings of the Catholic Church in Committee and was school representative for Catholic schools and kept a campaign promise the Ontario Association of Parents in Catho- of fighting for preserving the true meaning of lic Education(OAPCE) having resided and authentic Catholicism, 2) helped ensured, as a understood the issues being faced by parents Budget Committee member, that the school and students. board resources and funding were balanced In 2013, as part of his community outreach and consistent with the Multi-Year Strategic and with the help of Filipino educators and Plan(MYSP) and its goals, 3) worked success- parents, Garry was instrumental in forming fully with board staff and school administra- the Filipino Canadian Parents Association in tors in the resolution of parent and student Catholic Education( FCPACE) which pro- concerns, enrollment over-subscription, and posed for the creation of a Filipino Advisory other issues such as transportation, exclusions, Committee (FAC) within the TCDSB. Also bullying,4) advocated readily for the opening for two years, he initiated 2 Board- hiring and offering of a French Immersion program consultation sessions productively for inter- in the newly-established area Catholic school, nationally-trained educators in co-operation and 5) enhanced student health, well-being & with the Philippine Teachers Association of physical fitness through improvement and pro- Canada( PTAC) vision of school playground facilities in twelve In his earnest desire to serve anew, Garry Ward 8 schools. pledge that he “will continue to defend Born in Dumaguete City, Philippines, Catholic Education” under the best of spiritual Garry has been raised in a devout Catholic engagements and value-rich faith. He has family and educated early by the Holy Cross observed first hand that “the existence and 4ensphotography.com Fathers. He has a degree in Bachelor of Sci- identity of Catholic education continues to ence in Electrical Engineering from Silliman be threatened today”. To stop this unhealthy 416-388-2171 • 416-388-2070 University. In Toronto, he has worked for over slide, he “will defend and promote our legal, 22 years as a consultant and project manager in denominational and constitutional rights to an the financial, biotechnology, clinical research, authentic and fully-funded Catholic School Professional Photo & Video energy and education industries. He was also system”. (T. San Juan) an instructor in the School of Computer Stud- Tony A.San Juan,OCT Weddings, Debuts, Fashion & Other Events ies at Seneca @York University. [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 L. M. Confidential 19 Entertainment Kathryn Bernardo Is A Promise Fulfilled + other stories

ba si Sharon sa ABS-CBN? May pahiwatig paunahin na niya ako,” when din ang megastar na pinagsisihan niya ang asked about her reported desisyong umalis sa Kapamilya Network. wedding with Bulacan Mayor Patrick Meneses who’s the father of the child she’s No Baby for Heart yet infanticipating. Ayaw muna ni Heart Evangelista magka- Does this mean Cristine is now ready for baby agad sila ni Senator Chiz Escudero motherhood, too? pagkatapos ng kasal nila on Feb. 14 next year. Aniya, gusto muna niyang mag-aral magluto, i-enjoy ang pagiging misis at pag- Will Julia Montes Go Daring aalaga sa kanyang husband. In Her Upcoming Film? Hindi pa siya talaga handa maging isang ina. “Maybe after five years,” The kapamilya young star Julia Montes was ewan kung seryoso o birong asked if she will go daring in her upcoming sabi ni Heart. horror film with Gerald Anderson and Jc Intimate, simple wedding De Vera. ang gusto nina Heart at Julia Montes become Sen. Chiz dahil ayaw nilang hesitant to answer and said: maging circus ang big event “Hindi daring but kung sa buhay nila. tumitingin tayo sa mga Kasama sa wedding entourage ang BFF mahal natin, hindi porke’t It was three years ago when an emerging generation, with her most notable thespic (best friends forever) ni Heart na sina Lovi tinitingnan mo, isa at isa star named Kathryn Bernardo was voted moments in the thrillers Shake Rattle and Poe at Alessandra de Rossi at ang kambal lang ang ibig sabihin ng Awesome Young Actress in the first Yahoo! Roll 13 Presents Parola and Pagpag: Siyam na anak ni Sen. Chiz sa kanyang first wife love.” OMG! Awards. Na Buhay, not to mention She’s Dating The na si Kristine Flores. Kakausapin (o, baka When asked if she is willing to go daring, She had just been in her breakthrough Gangster, where her performances drew nakausap na) pa lang nila si Senator Miriam the former “Ikaw Lamang” star said that role in the Mara Clara remake, when people critical acclaim. Defensor-Santiago para maging ninang. people should watch the movie since she noticed how this teener had what it takes Ang senadora ang naging cupid kina will do something that he have never done to rival the accomplishments of previous Beyond Daniel Sen. Chiz at Heart. Nagtagumpay siya sa before. “Mayroon silang mga dapat abangan. young stars who hit it big in the Kapamilya pagiging matchmaker. Ito ang nakaka-excite kasi never ko pang network, including the actress whose first Is Kathryn an actress to watch even Hoping si Heart na ang daddy niya nagawa,” she said. major role she essayed—. beyond the comforts of a showbiz love team? ang maghahatid sa kanya sa altar. Pero According to the film’s director Manny Now Kathryn is living that dream, a This should be the next challenge, whether kung anuman ang maging desisyon nito, Palo, Julia Montes will play the role of Mia promise fulfilled. Kathniel fans like it or not. Will the fans maiintindihan niya. Ang mahalaga’y who will fall in love for the first time with Credit that to her screen charm, talent, accept Kathryn without Daniel? Will her ibinigay nito ang blessing para magpakasal Gio or Alvin, to be portrayed by Gerald versatility—and Daniel Padilla, incidentally career still blossom on its own? With the siya kay Sen. Chiz. Nagkausap na rin si Andrson and JC de Vera respectively. just the onscreen replacement of Kathryn’s right career moves like those taken by Nora, Heart and her mom at may blessing din nito The upcoming horror film’s released date original loveteam partner Albie Casino Vilma, Maricel, Sharon, Judy Ann, and ang kanyang pagpapakasal. has yet to be announced. in their first Sunday afternoon drama, Kim, who emerged from their loveteams Wala pang pormal na pamamanhikan si Growing Up. Controversy forced Albie to unscathed and became even more successful Sen. Chiz sa parents ni Heart. Wala ang lie low in his career. in their careers, it’s just a matter of time. mga ito noong nag-propose siya ng marriage Bela Wants to Make people kay Heart. Even then, ang mahalaga’y Laugh Too Fiery chemistry Sharon bolts TV5 may blessing ng parents ni Heart ang pagpapakasal niya kay Sen. Chiz. Ayon sa Bela Padilla is becoming prettier and With a chemistry igniting a firestorm Happy Network ang TV5, pero mukhang huli, si Heart ang masusunod sa lahat ng sexier everytime we see her. Aside from that, that made them this generation’s hands- hindi naging happy si Sharon Cuneta kaya detalye sa kanilang wedding. she is showing versatility in her career. down most phenomenal and celebrated teen umalis na siya sa naturang In the middle of doing stars, Kathryn and Daniel’s careers zoomed network. Hindi na tinapos Sa Puso ni Dok, a relevant to the top with highly-rated dramas such Is is preggy? drama series on GMA News ng megastar ang five-year as Princess and I and Got To Believe. Both Channel with , contract niya na may natitira It also says that this was the reason why had since appeared in major films, such as Bela still manages to make pang dalawang taon. Could it Cristine made a pronouncement at the 24/7 In Love and Must Be...Love. people laugh as she guests be mega ang dahilan? presscon for her currently shown movie, ‘The KathNiel’s (the name coined from on . Mukha namang walang Gifted’ with and Sam Milby Kathryn and Daniel’s names combined) “Enjoy po talaga akong magpatawa,” says balak idemanda ng TV5 si Sharon for that she is staying away from sexy roles. phenomenon has reached its apex with their the sexy actress. “Para hindi naman po puro breach of contract. Sa official statement While she has said that she is not in a latest film, She’s Dating The Gangster, a iyakan ang nararanasan ko.” nito, nagpasalamat pa ang management kay relationship at the moment, the grapevine movie adaptation of Bianca Bernardino’s Given more breaks, Bela is here to stay in Sharon for being part ng Kapatid Network says she is seeing a foreign guy. Well, maybe Wattpad hit- turned-bestseller. It breached showbiz. for three years. they’re not really in a relationship, but the P100 million mark in its first week alone. Sa post niya sa kanyang social media they’re dating. Her partnership with Daniel is just part account, may pahiwatig si Sharon na may In a quick interview by Kris Aquino on Xian’s Gimmick? of Kathryn’s success. On her own, Kathryn malaking project na “niluluto” para sa kanya. Kris TV with Cristine’s sister, Ara Mina, has surged in the limelight. She has been Curious ang kanyang fans kung babalik daw the latter made a slip by saying, “Dapat, Xian Lim looked like he was joining the hailed as among the finest actresses in her Camilineos Summer Picnic

FIRST, Prayer before meals SECOND, Mariposa Association of Canada joined Camilineos at the picnic. THIRD, Camilineos president Harold Guarin of Roadsport Honda chats with some members. 20 L. M. Confidential SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 fad (is it?) of making proposals to their BALIKBAYAN girlfriends when he proposed to Kim continued from page 1 Chiu, not to marry him, but to be his date in the Star Magic Ball. anchorage and berthing,” Zapata said. The trouble is, neither one of them Starting this September, importers is admitting to the public that there intend to get hold of their cargoes ahead is something of the Christmas holidays. between them From an average of 1,000 and 2,000 which is more container vans per day, POM and MICP than being friends should be releasing 1,500 and 3,000 or love team containers daily, respectively, during the mates. “ber” months. May nagsasabi But Zapata said the Manila ports tuloy na mahilig lang gumimik si Xian. remain congested and that these ports O baka naman pakana lang ito ng mga can’t accommodate more shipments handlers nila? in time for the expected spike in cargo Hmmm. volume.

Rocco Nacino’s Hard Work POLITICAL THREAT, TOO Pays Off Meanwhile, the daytime truck ban Just ask Rocco Nacino who has gone imposed by the Manila city government from being an artista hopeful to one of is not only an economic scourge but the top leading men of also a political threat to the Aquino the Kapuso Network—in administration, according to the just a span of almost five influential Japan-based Nikkei Asian years. Review. Rocco made his mark The report asked “Who has power?” as a serious drama actor amid the stubborn refusal of the Manila in the afternoon soap, city government to lift or even suspend Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak. He also took the ban despite its negative effect on the part in GMA News TV’s Pluma: Rizal, economy. Ang Dakilang Manunulat, a multi- “The Philippines is Southeast Asia’s awarded docu-drama produced to fastest growing economy, but there are commemorate Jose Rizal’s 150th birth concerns that this growth could slow in anniversary where he portrayed the the face of looming political risks,” the character of Jose Rizal, depicting scenes report said. from historical events in our national hero’s life. It wasn’t long before Rocco’s OVERSTAYING CARGOES acting performance was noticed. His stint in the drama series Koreana earned The government has given importers him his first acting nomination from the and brokers a week to claim their Golden TV Awards for his outstanding overstaying customs-cleared cargoes portrayal in the said teleserye. inside the ports of Manila before Rocco also captured the hearts of TV finally relocating them off to Subic and audience as he portrayed leading man Batangas to reduce port congestion in characters in GMA’s drama programs. the capital. His acting prowess excelled role after Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) General Manager Juan C. Sta. Ana said role. In GMA’s new primetime drama TASTE OF MANILA Filipinos will know it unofficially as Little containers that will be left unclaimed by this September, Hiram na Alaala, Rocco continued from page 16 Manila. Sept. 8 will taken out and hauled off to will breathe life into the character of The crowd was predominantly Filipino locations identified by government as Joseph Corpuz, an ideal soldier and a go to a washroom but got trapped in her booth indeed. Visitors packed the streets - many dedicated boyfriend, whose life is forever by the deluge of people watching Kapamilya sitting on the edge of the sidewalk with temporary warehousing facility. altered upon his captivity. star Gerald Anderson on the second day. On overflowing styrofoam containers in hand. There is no doubt that the GMA a happy note, this is the first festival I’ve seen Chatter and laughter was muffled by the loud ‘LAST MILE’ Artist Center star’s career took flight where the people stayed even after the star left live music and performances. after joining Starstruck V with his string at 4:30. They stayed until closing time at 6 pm ”It’s like being back home,” said Bolivar Bao, In a latest bid to help decongest the Vice Consul, Philippine Consulate General of of teleseryes, films, and endorsements as on Sunday, the last day. port of Manila, the Metropolitan Manila Visitors also soaked up the saucy and greasy Toronto. “The support that the City has given Development Authority (MMDA) is major testaments to this. to the street festival has simply been great and goodness with garlic fried rice or pansit - and considering the implementation of what washed it down with traditional beverages like shows the strength in (Toronto’s) diversity.” it called “the last mile” wherein delivery Ruffa Gutierrez, Shaina sago at gulaman (made of brown sugar, water, However, not all reviews were glowing. The gelatin and tapioca pearls) or buko pandan blog ‘Foodie, EH?’ has this to say. trucks would be allowed to ply beyond Magdayao reconcile (refreshing coconut and gelatin beverage As much as we like Filipino food, this event was designated truck lanes in the metropolis. known for its distinct green colour). an epic fail as a food event. It failed in that it didn’t showcase savoury, and often considered delicacy, that is BALIKBAYAN BOXES Three years after their reported rift, There were also desserts like Halo Halo Filipino streetfood. Instead it was a collection of existing Shaina Magdayao and Ruffa Gutierrez (“mix mix” of shaved ice, evaporated milk and local Filipino restaurants in the area bringing their have settled their differences. ingredients like red bean and purple yam ice menu to a tent. We felt it was a missed opportunity here UMAC and Forex Cargo were John Lloyd Cruz’s ex-girlfriends cream). to highlight what Philippine street food is all about. The affected by this. Some customers were bumped into each other at the gym after Ironically, I heard that Cusina Restaurant, food vendors offered combos (often rice with 1 or 2 side wondering why the Estimated Time of one of the organizers, run out of Halo-Halo on dishes) like the ones they offer in their restaurants instead not seeing each other for Arrival (ETA) kept getting pushed back. Sunday, a hot day too. of a sampling of authentic dishes that is more conducive many years. The organizers estimated a crowd of 2000- to these types of events. There was no opportunity for legit “It’s the truck ban in Manila. Our food event goer to get a sampling of dishes. Instead, the #happyday at House 5000 people coming. In fact, the City of containers are actually parked in Taiwan food vendors banked on monopolizing the business by right now, waiting for a call when they of Pain Toronto was only estimating a low of 2000. offering a slew of dishes in a combo. One to note is the “Back at the They probably based it on Filipino festivals that Kabalen Restaurant’s food tent, which offered a buffet can sail for the Philippines,” said Anna #HouseOfPain with @ happen downtown. table style service. You get a serving of rice and 2 sides when asked about this. “There is no cjaplyo2 & guess who I Philip Beloso, a board member of the of your choice for $9. In fact, Kabalen was such a turn space at the Manila port.” Philippine Cultural Community Centre, who off for us with just overall bad servers (one decided to be And that ETA is just the time the bump into? After all these years dito pa mute to patrons but not to fellow staff ) and food running kami nagkita. and just like that, all’s well organized the fest said that 20,000 came, based cargo vessel will arrive in Manila, not on estimates of the city. “What do you want out, that we left the queue. Another one to note was that ends well. Peace, Shaina! #happyday Bella’s Lechon, who wasted an opportunity to advertise the delivery of your box to the final us to do” was PCCC’s CEO Rolly Mangante’s their lechon (roast pork) by not serving any at all. Just as at House Of Pain,” Ruffa said in her response when the city asked him about his destination yet. So, add a couple or more bad was Grill Heaven, which has ran out of their own days until it is delivered. Instagram post, which showed her and estimate that only 5000 people were expected. specialty (Filipino style skewered pork and chicken) just Shaina together with other friends in the ”The turnout has been incredible,” said Pepito as the crowd was gathering. We just don’t think the food gym. Torramba, Vice Chairman of the PCCC, vendors and organizers get what a “taste” festival means. CANADIAN EXPERIENCE Shaina and Ruffa’s rift started in which was expected to attract over 10,000 If this is the Filipino community’s translation of the 2011, when they accused each other of people. Torramba said the neighbourhood is word, it is an epic fail. When Vancouver truckers went on The majority of attendees may not have sending hurtful messages in relation to the ideal festival location, because of its vibrant strike, Prime Minister Stephen Harper noticed it but thge above points merit some John Lloyd. Ruffa and John Lloyd had Filipino population. called unaccpetable. Besides calling Mark Adler, MP for York Centre christened attention. a relationship in 2009, while Shaina the strike unacceptable, Harper said the area Little Manila. Afterwards, the All in all, it was a fantastic event as a result of became the actor’s girlfriend a year after. Philippine Ambassador did their own photo- the hard work of all the people involved. he cannot get involved because the Shaina reposted Ruffa’s photo and op to christen it also but got confused whether This is a great festival that needs to grow and labor dispute falls under provincial said, “Talk about starting this BER to call it Little Manila or Little Philippines. be supported by the community. jurisdiction even if the port is under season right.” I think all this christening is just ceremonial Federal authority. anyway. Until Toronto council designate it, SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 L. M. Confidential 21 SMALL TOWNS BOOM Entertainment continued from page 1 as President Benigno Aquino tries to reverse decades of migration to Manila GMA’s Strawberry Lane to and abroad. New airports, roads and ports are drawing property developers, retailers and business processing companies that fueled a decade of growth in the Inspire Bea, jake Fans+ other news capital, like U.S. call-center operator StarTek Inc. and hotel chain Marriott International Inc. (MAR) MANILA, Philippines - Kilig alert, JaBea love team fans: Bea exposing government corruption in the 2013 “The government has been working Binene and Jake Vargas will make primetime viewing even sweeter Film Festival (MMFF) entry 10,000 Hours earned Robin rave hard to develop secondary cities, as they star in the upcoming series, Strawberry Lane. But make no reviews and best actor plums. recognizing them as critical centers of mistake, Bea and Jake’s characters in the light family drama will not Robin has also spread his wings from his comedic TV appearances economic growth,” said Alexandra Vogl, only leave fans to being part of the avante-garde suspense drama Jasmine on an urban development specialist at the swooning — TV5, where he’ll portray a former police officer attempting to Asian Development Bank in Manila. but will also apprehend and unmask Jasmine Curtis Smith’s stalker. “Many are rapidly becoming tourist inspire and But the most-anticipated film in Robin’s recent string of hubs and centers of trade, services and tug at the ambitious projects is his upcoming entry to this year’s MMFF, industry.” heartstrings. Bonifacio: Gusto Mo Ba Siyang Makilala?, which Robin sees Construction continues at the site of the 6,400 Guaranteed as the most substantive, refreshing and engaging tale on the life square-meter Iloilo Convention Center, being built for the APEC meetings in 2015, in Iloilo, to awe and and tragic death of the nationalist and revolutionary hero every delight Filipino must experience. Robin, who is at the forefront of film viewers, production, revealed that he has been pulling out all the stops Strawberry just to tell Andres Bonifacio’s “true story” for more Filipinos to Lane makes a understand and appreciate. case for why it is possible ‘Abot Alam’ to redeem oneself despite Robin has also been so admired by the people he entertains the adversities not only because of his talent and prominence, but also with life throws. Bea’s character is Clarissa, a 17 year old who aspires to his advocacies, from his drive against malaria to an education become a fashion designer. In the series, Bea’s character also leaves initiative to help build a free pre-school for Muslim children. Panay Island, Philippines, in this undated no room for romance — until she meets Jake’s character, Gabo. He further pushes this education advocacy with his recently- handout photograph released to the media on Gabo, 18, is part of the cleaning crew at Angel’s Haven. He announced support of the Education Department’s “Abot Alam” Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014. It can accommodate befriends Clarissa and eventually finds himself secretly falling for program that brings back out-of-school youth to the classroom, 3,700 people and is located inside Megaworld Corp.’s Iloilo Business Park. her. and assists them in employment opportunities. Robin is actively For the on and off-screen pair, their latest project inspires them involved in awareness campaigns about “Abot Alam” through to continue to be at their best as a love team. The real life couple his continuing commercial endorsement of Talk and Text, the From Jakarta to London, governments was dubbed as the Most Promising Love Team for Movies and program’s key corporate supporter. Talk and Text organizes on- are trying to counter the draw of TV in the 42nd Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship the-ground community events where Robin talks about how dominant capital cities that soak up the Foundation Awards in the year 2012 — and Celebrity Couple of “Abot Alam” can help out-of-school youths regain education lion’s share of workers and investment. the Year at the 2014 Yahoo! Celebrity Awards just last July. “Proud opportunities. In the Philippines, that means spreading ako sa Strawberry Lane dahil marami talagang matutunang aral Indeed, there’s no stopping Robin, whose family is nominated some of the wealth from Manila, an dito, at siyempre mas inspired ako kasi makakasama ko ulit si Jake. in the 2014 Yahoo! Celebrity Awards as the Celebrity Family of urban sprawl of about 22 million people Definitely, wala ‘yung part na naiilang kami sa isa’t isa,” says Bea. the Year. Clearly, he is here to stay and deserves to remain on top, that accounts for more than a third of “Sa ganda ng istorya, bata man o matanda, maaantig. Nandoon not only due to his undaunted quest to achieve, but also because the nation’s economy. din siyempre ‘yung kilig factor. Masaya ako na kami pa rin ni Bea of his unrelenting efforts to reach out and help. Iloilo is among those leading the ang magkasama,” shares Jake. charge. Downtown, it seems like any Strawberry Lane will air on the GMA Telebabad block this other provincial city -- with jeepneys, month. Iza Calzado’s BF isn’t the jealous type motorbikes and pushcarts weaving through narrow streets of old churches, Iza Calzado is happy she has an understanding boyfriend in shops, peddlers and faded low-rise Is The Johnny Depp of the Ben Wintle he didn’t mind that she brought Piolo Pascual as her buildings. Philippines date in the 8th Star Magic Ball. She revealed that her “Hawak- On the edge of town, the contrast is kamay” co-star asked her to go with him to the stark. The old airport, replaced by a new Robin appears in an event in Tondo, Manila to encourage youths ball, since Ben is not attending the annual event. one in 2007, is a construction site, where to take advantage of DepEd’s Abot Alam to seize education “Napag-usapan lang sa set. I wasn’t sure kasi developer Megaworld Corp. is building opportunities. Robin Padilla seems to be making the right moves. if I’m going to bring Ben. Normally kasi kapag a 35 billion-peso ($800 million) business While the sun might not have always shone throughout his career mga showbiz gatherings, I go alone. Sabi ko park with a Marriott hotel and condos of over three decades, who would have thought he would stay on top sa kanya, ‘Uy, Peej (Piolo), baka naman pwede sporting names like One Madison Place of his game? tayo magkasama sa table?’ Tapos sabi niya, and Lafayette Park Square. But Robin Padilla is the Johnny Depp of the Philippines, a ‘Let’s just go together,’” Iza explained at the A mile down the road, the planned Hollywood actor who takes different roles to challenge press conference of ’s newest horror movie “Maria hospital, shops, hotel and homes of him and still manage to stay on top of the business. Leonora Teresa.” Ayala Land Inc.’s Atria Park District Iza even joked about making Ben jealous, for once. He has transformed himself through the years—from may create 10,000 jobs on former salt “Pagkakapehin ko nga, para kabahan.” comedian (La Visa Loca) to TV host (Pilipinas Win na pans. For Ilonggos and Ilonggas, as the She is glad Ben supports and understands her work, where she Win) to dramatic actor (Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw), even to city’s residents are known, the growth gets paired with different leading men. Iza even joked that her rom-com heartthrob (). Robin’s other brings new opportunities. boyfriend is only envious of Piolo’s calves. amazing trait is his willingness to take big risks. His Julius Valderrama, 48, was unemployed “He’s a very understanding guy. I guess he’s secure with our roles may not be as appealing to the mainstream audience, but they for two years and couldn’t afford to send relationship. Alam din naman niya na sobrang crush ko si Piolo are too significant, provocative and meaningful to pass over. his daughter Jonalyn to college. This year, at isa itong pagkakataon na hindi basta-bastang dumadating sa His big comeback after a lull in projects in 2012 , was this kind the father of six got a job as a driver for a buhay ko or any other girl.” of gamble that paid off. His unconventional role – that of a senator property company, while Jonalyn works at McDonald’s Corp.’s fourth outlet in the city, giving them the chance to pay for her studies. Ashley Softbay’s Birthday “Now she’s even helping us,” Valderrama said in the restaurant, which opened in June, as 19-year-old Jonalyn serves burgers and fries to customers. “Hopefully, she can be a working student so she can get an education.” “It takes a lot of planning and vision to turn Iloilo into what it is today,” Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said. “We built roads and bridges and the big investments started to come in.” This year, Iloilo completed 14 SMALL TOWNS BOOM Ashley Softbay (STANDING AT LEFT, FIRST PHOTO) celebrated her 30th birthday at Prestige with friends. The wonderful and exciting evening was planned by Candace Mallari David of Pinta and producer of Lakambini Pageant. continued on page 25 22 L. M. Confidential SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 ABS-CBN’S “TULONG NA” CAMPAIGN WINS AT PANATA AWARDS Hunk Shot

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And judging from their na.” own ethos of following command,” Tikoitoga added. first scene, the 25-year-old actress seriously It will be recalled that Kris and Carl never Forty Filipinos in the besieged UN facility needs some fresh air all throughout the series. labeled their special relationship that lasted for Position 68 disobeyed Singha’s orders to surrender “‘Uy naririnig mo ba yung hininga ko?,’” two years, until the latter admitted their falling their weapons and executed an unauthorized escape she asked Dennis during one scene. “Syempre out. mission after a 7-hour firefight with rebels. kinikilig talaga ko. Nawawalan talaga ko ng “Si Carl masasabi ko naman na mabait Philippine military chief General Gregorio hangin kapag magka-eksena kami. Siguro talaga siya. Loving siya very sweet siya. Wala Catapang Jr said there was no guarantee that the Syrian rebels – among them members of the Al- napapansin niya ‘yun.” akong maireklamo sa kanya. Pero ‘yun nga, Qaeda affiliate in Syria, the Al-Nusra Front – will may ugali siya, may ugali ako na hindi lang not also take them hostage after they surrender Kris Bernal is still on cloud nine because Respect, admiration nagkakasundo talaga. Napag-aawayan n’yo their firearms. While Filipinos celebrate the daring GMA decided to pair her with long-time ‘yung pinakamaliliit na detalye.” escape of their soldiers in the middle of the night crush Dennis Trillo. The petite actress admitted GMA Artist when the rebels were asleep, Singha is telling Indian “Noong una ayokong maniwala (na media that the move was an “act of cowardice.” Center is transitioning her from rom-com to magkaka-trabaho kami). Sabi ko, ‘Ay, hindi Readying heart for Dennis “The higher UN echelon as well as the Indian mature actress. And what better way to start ako maniniwala hangga’t hindi ko nakikita Army agrees with me that the decision was correct. than pairing her with an award-winning actor Kris is not closing her doors as far as her si Dennis. Hanggang sa nagkaroon ng story It is an act of cowardice to desert posts especially like Dennis? long-time crush is concerned. con (story conference), ‘Ay, Diyos ko, totoo na when a delicate ceasefire was in place....They broke But Kris has yet to find the answer if she “Hindi naman yes agad, pero pwede i-try,” the chain of command and UN orders,” Singha was pala,’” she told the media on Thursday (August really deserves to partner with the 33-year-old she said when asked what she will do if Dennis quoted in various Indian news outlets. 28) at the pocket interview for her upcoming actor. “Syempre nahihiya pa rin ako kasi ang asks her out. “Pero syempre magpapakipot pa Singha said the Filipinos also endangered the series with Dennis, “Hiram na Alaala.” laki ng respeto ko sa kanya,” she said. “Hindi rin ako. Girl pa rin ako no.” lives of the 45 Fijian peacekeepers who were taken She adds, “Dati every time na tinatanong hostage by the Syrian rebels. pa naman talaga kami close o nakakapagusap. But the Kapuso star is not yet ready to ako kung sino ‘yung crushes ko sa showbiz, lagi “The non-professional actions of the Filipino Pero nakakabilib lang talaga ‘yung ang galing become “instant mommy” to Dennis’ son naman siyang kasama.” troops have endangered the lives of the Fijian niya lang talagang umarte. Nakikita mo na Calix as of now. “Hindi ko pa kayang maging soldiers. They have defied orders at a time when we kahit matagal na siya sa showbiz, nandun pa mommy,” she said, laughing giddily. “Tita, tita had negotiated a ceasefire with the rebels to ensure Second time around rin ‘yung love, ‘yung passion niya for acting.” muna.” that all troops in the conflict area could exit,” Singha Moving on after ‘breakup’ with Carl Dennis, for his part, knows his business too added. This is the second time Dennis and Kris are The “Hiram na Alaala” star said she hasn’t well. The actor said he won’t be surprised if he The Philippine military has questioned Singha for starring together in a series. But the first one, entertained suitors after she broke up with gets linked to Kris. using the Filipinos as “sacrificial pawns” to save the Fijians. Catapang said Singha should have extracted “Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan” was seven years “unofficial” boyfriend, Carl Guevarra. “Kasama naman talaga ‘yun sa trabaho, ago—back when Dennis still considered the the Filipinos first, and the Philippine peacekeepers “May mga lumalapit (para manligaw) pero ‘yung mapag-usapan. Pwede (ma-link) pero would later help rescue the Fijians. then 18-year-old star too young for him. sa totoo lang hindi pa ko pumapayag. Ngayon kung ako, kung tutuluyan ko, hindi muna kasi Another difference was their characters back hindi pa ko ready ma-in love. Syempre hindi masyadong bata.” Risks of surrender

Caught in the middle of the blame game is the UN, which has backed Singha and denied there was an order to for the Filipinos to surrender their weapons. UN Under Secretary for Peacekeeping Operations Herves Ladsous said the order was “not to shoot.” Julie Anne San Jose on Loving Earth The Philippines said Singha verbally issued the order to surrender the weapons and supposedly Busy man sa sangkaterbang showbiz of protecting the environment. refused to put his order in writing. The new commitments, hindi nakakalimutan ni Asia’s Saad ni Julie Anne, “Actually, last semester interviews with Singha and Tikoitoga back the Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose ang nagkaroon ako ng ng course na Environmental narration of the Filipinos, however. tumulong. Communication so we had this parang Surrendering weapons to rebels is risky, as UN Kaya naman hindi nag-atubili ang aktres- Facebook fan page, kung saan nandoon lahat experience shows. singer na maging parte ng isang Climate ‘yung mga about like awareness sa nature In 1993, 10 Belgian peacekeepers who surrendered to the ethnic Hutu extremists in Change Advocacy Campaign ng Kapuso natin. It was called ‘NOW NA’.” Rwanda were executed. They were members of Network kasama ang Department of “Basta parang awareness starts now. Lahat UNAMIR, the UN Assistance for Rwanda. The Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) ng mga kakilala ko ini-invite [invite] namin Hutu militia is behind a genocide of about 800,000 at Philippine Information Agency (PIA). ng mga kagrupo ko sa school. It’s actually one people of the minority Tutsi community. Mapapanood sa mga susunod na araw of our projects na kailangan talagang i-sustain The UN peacekeepers’ role in Rwanda during ang video testimonials ng singer at ilan pang hanggang sa dumami nang dumami ‘yung the genocide was questioned as the world body Kapuso stars kung saan ikinukuwento nila likes ng Facebook fan page na ‘yun, para it’s all was accused of allowing the genocide by refusing to ang mga ginagawa nila para mapangalagaan about awareness.” send in more troops to control the situation. Most sa school sinusubukan niya na mag-set ng of the UNAMIR troops were pulled out after the ang Inang Kalikasan at ito ay may slogan na: Nag-conduct din daw sila ng ilang seminar good example sa mga kapwa niya estudyante. execution of the peacekeepers. Singha, however, “Nagbabago na ang panahon. Panahon na para at nagpa-contest pa sa web para maging Dagdag pa ng dalaga, bilang isang lider sa was confident of the talks with the Syrian rebels. magbago.” epektibo ang environmental campaign nila. Angelicum College sinisiguro niya na ang A negotiated ceasefire would supposedly ensure Sa panayam ng GMANetwork.com sa Nakakataba raw ng puso na maraming mga mga classmate niya ay nagtatapon ng basura sa that all troops could exit the conflict area. But the mainstay, natutuwa raw siya Kapuso natin ang may pagpapahalaga pa rin sa Filipinos claimed they monitored the rebels massing tamang lugar. na isa siya sa mga napili para sa information kalikasan. up after the 7-hour firefight and believed they would “Well ako kasi, pag nasa school, sinasabihan campaign na ito. “Nagpa-contest kami like online [na] be “massacred” if they did not escape. ko ‘yung classmates ko. [Kapag may nakita] Aniya, “Actually sobrang natutuwa po gumawa ng parang jingle, poems about nature The crisis in Golan that started August 28. The akong mga nagkakalat diyan, pinapaalalahanan UN continues to demand for the unconditional talaga ako kasi isa rin ‘to sa mga paraan para so talagang nakakatuwa talaga kasi everyone ko sila. Bilang isa sa mga lider [ng release of the Fijian peacekeepers. Tikoitoga said makatulong tayo sa ating kalikasan, kay really participates and marami talaga na may Communications], kailangan mong gumawa there’s been a “lull” in the negotiation for their Mother Earth ika nga. Bilang isang tao, hindi care pa rin sa nature.” ng good example na gagayahin ng mga ibang release, however. The Al-Nusra Front earlier issued lang isang artista or isang estudyante, pero Bago matapos ang aming panayam, mga estudyante natin.” 3 demands: its deletion from the the UN terrorist alam mo ‘yun parang patuloy tayong nire- nagbigay ng paalala ang Kapuso star sa lahat list, compensation for 3 colleagues killed in firefights Kuwento rin ni Julie Anne na malaki remind na pangalagaan ‘yung Inang Kalikasan ng mga Pilipino na kailangang tumulong at against peacekeepers, and humanitarian assistance ang naitulong ng mga pinag-aaralan niya sa natin.” makialam para maproteksyunan ang Mother for a town it dominates. school para mas maging aware siya sa issue na “I think this is a good idea and this is a Earth. Kung hindi, malaking consequence ang It is not clear if the 3 Syrian rebels were kinakaharap ng environment. killed during the firefight with Filipinos. Syrian good campaign para matulungan din na maaari nating kaharapin sa kinabukasan. Nagkaroon daw siya ng kurso na government forces also provided fire support to maging maging aware ‘yung mga kapwa natin “Kailangan natin ng home (Mother Earth) Environmental Communication kung saan prevent the rebels from closing in the UN facility. [na] mga Pilipino na pangalagaan ‘yung ating so kailangan talaga nating pangalagaan ‘yun.” - gumawa sila ng project na mag-set up ng isang Fiji started deploying to Golan last year to replace kapaligiran,” sabi ni Julie Anne. Facebook Fan page na magsisilbing way nila troops of Croatia and Japan, which already decided Pagmamalaki ng Kapuso singer, kahit daw to pull out as the internal conflict in Syria continues para makapag-raise ng awareness on the issue to deteriorate. Peacekeepers in Golan are tasked to monitor the 1974 ceasefire between Israel and Syria While the Fijians are new in Golan, they have a long experience in peacekeeping operations in the “Middle East, notably with UNIFIL in Lebanon, Scenes with UNAMI in Iraq, and with the Multinational Force in Sinai,” according to the Fiji government. The Philippines has been deploying to Golan at the since 2009 and has occupied high-level positions in the UNDOF Command. Singha in fact succeeded CNE Filipino Natalio Ecarma III, now a defense undersecretary who was present in the war room in CNE added a Manila that approved movements of the Filipino mechanical bull to it’s troops in Golan. features this year. Before the standoff, the Philippines decided to pull out the peacekeepers when their tour of duty Ricky Castellvi mans ends in October. the Ethnic Media Malacañang defended the decision of 75 Filipino Council Booth at the peacekeeping troops to defy their commander’s order CNE. to surrender to Syrian rebels who had surrounded their positions in the Golan Heights. 24 L. M. Confidential SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 CLASSIFIED Spotlight ADS

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SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 L. M. Confidential 25 Confidentials FEATURETTES People & Parties LIFE HEALTH ARTS Stay Single & Die Younger

Men and women who are married or in long-term relationships are more likely to survive to old age than singletons, research suggests.

Stephanie Sol on climbing Lauren Young’s mountains: Versatility “Na-in love Lauren Young could be branded as a “chameleon” actress of her genera- ako sa kanya” tion. Mountain climbing is no longer only Give the 20-year-old any role and for the daredevils and the adrenaline she can easily get into the character. junkies. The GMA Artist Center star keeps A lot of celebrities, including Kapuso exploring new territories in the field of It is news that could prompt even the social support, which has been shown to be artists at Miguel Tanfelix, acting and she continues to flex her happiest singleton to make finding a partner related to mortality. engage in this outdoor activity in their acting muscles in the programs as- a matter of urgency. “Social ties during midlife are important free time. signed to her. Scientists have found that being married, to help us understand premature mortality.” Stephanie Sol joined the list of stars It was in the year 2013 when Lauren or being in a permanent stable relationship, It is not the first time marriage has been who have taken interest in mountain officially became a Kapuso artist, all could lead to a longer life. shown to have a beneficial effect on one’s climbing. psyched to showcase her range as Middle-aged people without a spouse or health. “Nagka-climb ako semi-regularly, an actress. To kick things off, she was long-term partner were discovered to be at The mental health of people with long- during my free time. Last year ko lang enlisted to play a kontrabida role in greater risk of premature death than those term partners has been found to be better siya inumpisahan tapos parang na-in the primetime drama series Mundo who were settled down with their other half, than that of singletons. love ako sa kanya, hinahanap ko siya. Mo’y Akin. Lauren depicted the role of they said. Men and women in relationships for Mas gusto ko na sa bundok kaysa nasa a despicable yet pitiable character So stark was the difference in outcomes longer than five years are less likely to be beach. Pero maganda rin ‘yung nasa of Darlene Carbonel. that those who never married or settled depressed, consider or attempt suicide, or be bundok tapos may cove,” kuwento In the suspense-thriller-drama, Dormi- down with a long-term companion were dependent on alcohol or drugs, research has niya. toryo, Lauren took a 360-degree turn, more than twice as likely to die in middle shown previously. Tatlong bundok na raw ang kanyang switching from being a tormentor to a age than those who had been in a stable A separate study found that being married naakyat, namely Pico de Loro in heroine. The Kapuso star also played relationship throughout their adult life. or in a long-term relationship improves an Maragondon, Cavite, Mt. Batulao in vital roles in the sci-fi drama series Even when personality and risky individual’s ability to deal with stress. Nasugbu, Batangas, and Mt. Maculot Genesis, as well as in the teleserye behaviours were taken into account, marital Office for National Statistics figures in Cuenca, Batangas. Paraiso Ko’y Ikaw. status continued to have a major impact on have shown that widowed men and single Paano nagsimula ang hilig niya sa Lauren’s persistence in improving survival into old age, researchers from Duke mothers suffer the worst health, with the pag-akyat ng bundok? her craft paid off by landing a leading University Medical Center in the US said. greatest number of acute and chronic “Random lang ‘yun. ‘Yung friend role in the black comedy film pro- The increased emotional support enjoyed conditions seen in this group. ko kasi, sabi lang ‘Uy, climb tayo ng duced by GMA Films, Overtime, where by married people was thought to be an But the 2011 census found that married mountain.’ Na-excite lang naman ako, she proved to be a gem. It was her first important factor in helping them to live to and civilly partnered couples make up just day climb lang naman ‘yung Pico. Nag- mainstream film where Lauren played an old age. 47 per cent of households, down from 51 per overnight kami sa Tagaytay, sa house the role of a pharmaceutical company Dr. Ilene Siegler and colleagues examined cent in 2001. nila, tapos early kami pupunta sa Pico employee who ends up being a bomb- the effect of marriage history and the timing Any single man wanting to act on the para mag-climb. Hindi ko akalain na strapped victim of a hacker. of marriage on premature death during latest findings about the correlation between mahirap pala siya, especially Pico.” There’s no doubt that Lauren midlife, analysing data on 4,802 people born being alone and dying in middle age might Kilala ang Pico de Loro sa monolith can be distinguished as a versatile in the 1940s. want to consider their choice of partner nito, o Parrot’s Beak, at hindi raw ito actress—uninhibited to take on roles The authors of the study, published in carefully, however. It has been suggested in inatrasan ni Stephanie kahit pa mahirap which do not always seem familiar to the Annals of Behavioral Medicine journal, one study that a man’s chances of dying early itong akyatin. her. Despite the raves she’s been earn- said: “Our results suggest that attention to are cut by a fifth if their bride is between 15 As for her future climbs, Stephanie ing, Lauren continues to carve her own non-marital patterns of partnership is likely and 17 years their junior. has set her eyes on Luzon’s highest path as an actress by always being at to become more important for these baby peak, Mt. Pulag. her best. boomers. “Balingkilat is one. Pulag din siguro, “These patterns appear to provide Sabi nila mga November daw ‘yung different levels of emotional and functional okay. Pero kailangan prepared, may gear ka talaga para sa lamig.”

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I wonder what will happen if Uh Oh...she looks I pull this. Why does she have mad. She can’t be long hair? Mine are short. mad. I’m still her cute brother.

Joshua Panaligan curiosuly pulls her sister Maria’s hair. 26 L. M. Confidential SEPTEMBER 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 Why the latest Jadine and Kathniel films do local movies a favor

It started with one endearing yet for- After all, the pop novels published mulaic title, Diary ng Panget. on Wattpad by nameless or anonymous After the Viva movie became a sleeper authors are the stuff of Pinoy cinematic hit, catapulting once-ignored teen actor dreams. James Reid and Pop Girls mainstay Na- dine Lustre to superstardom, the rampage Welcome news was on. Star Cinema soon released the box of- First, you get a goldmine of material fice smash She’s Dating a Gangster, with from writers, who, without Wattpad, may Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla not have had the opportunity to get their proving this was no fluke. stories on screen, Second, their often immense follow- Here to stay ing from the Wattpad community and the fan base they’ve cultivated through Now Viva has countered with Talk the print versions of their stories mean a Back and You’re Dead, another block- surefire box office hit. buster headlined by Panget leads James Third, the hits invigorate both the pop and Nadine. literary scene and serve as a shot in the So with 3 certified box office hits arm for the moribund movie industry derived from stories published on the with offerings beyond the usual exclusive writing community site Wattpad, can we season for Pinoy films, the Metro Manila safely declare a trend? Film Festival.

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Seeing scores of people, specifically teenagers and young adults from all walks MABUHAY Festival of life, lining up to watch such Filipino Flores de Mayo Parade is a kaleidoscope films is certainly a wonderful sight. of colours honoring the theme of the year, Appreciating local material, much less “Pagdiriwang” which means celebration, movies, owing to the seductive appeal of highlighting the six popular fiestas of the Philippines. big-budget foreign productions, has been The parade of fiestas and the exhibits is a fitting virtually non-existent until this: cultishly Filipino moviegoers. culminating activity related to the celebration of the 16th followed stories by love-struck teenagers It also bears watching how this pop lit anniversary of the Mabu- hay Philippines and all over the Philippines. trend plays out insofar as altering the face the 116th anniversary of the Philip- pine Independence Viva Films made sure it seized this of Philippine cinema: for the budding Day. opportunity and reaped the rewards with storyteller with the Big Idea or that luck- Panget, which now opens the door for less author in search for that Big Break, PHOTOS BY more film outfits to (hopefully) relive the and, of course, their own online fans who FLORO VIRTUCIO glory days of Filipino cinema. do not appreciate anything else than the And tapping Wattpad for its content story they are reading—not the market- can only inspire writers and authors to ing, promotions, stars or budgets involved. be more creative with their work and But of course, a Jadine or a Kathneil, capture the imagination of a new breed of can help. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP - Sharmaine Sotto and Keesha Cerezo of Lakambini; Krista Bella of Lakambini and escort; Alison Danica’s Garcia of Lakambini; Birthday Participant; Miss PIDC Congeniality and Maria Clara Chloe Dumasal; Participant

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