2018 FEBRUARY

NEW Kapuso Loveteam? Andre & Klea ANNULMENT OK lo PHILIPPINES - The House of Rep- Under the bill, marriage annulments veteam? resentatives has approved a proposed law that eliminates the costly judicial ANNULMENT process for marriage annulment. continued on page 25

JADINE movie ‘Never Not love you’ not happening? Am-FILIPINO star in HollYwood Dengue Vaccine Versace Assassination TV Show Side Effects PEOPLE Who use Blown out of EMOJIS a LOT have More sex proportion VICE President Office will DISaPPear Binibining Pilipinas 4th year longest FILIPINOS TOP on Binibining Pilipinas contestants like Agatha Romero (TOP)and crossover This photo, taken on April 4, 2016, shows a nurse showing vials of beauty queen Catriona Gray (ABOVE) the dengue vaccine Dengvaxia, developed by French medical giant are ready to represent the Philippines. Sanofi Pasteur, during a vaccination program at an elementary school in Metro Manila.

A group of physicians and scientists has issued a statement expressing dismay at how the controversy surrounding the an- PORNHUB ti-dengue Dengvaxia vaccine has started to WHY showbiz need GOOD “erode” public confidence in the country’s vaccination programs. The statement, which was emailed to media outfits, was signed by 58 doctors, in- cluding former Health secretaries Esparan- KONTRABIDAS za Cabral and Manuel Dayrit. “The unnecessary fear and panic, largely brought about by the imprudent language reduce and unsubstantiated accusations by persons whose qualifications to render any expert opinion on the matter are questionable, at best, have caused many parents to resist having their children avail of life saving STRESS vaccines that our government gives,” the SEX statement read. “Even deworming efforts are being met GERALD ANDERSON definesSEXY with suspicion and resistance, with many parents afraid to give consent; all because of and life with Bea the misinformation that has been allowed AlonZo to take hold of the collective psyche,” the group said. US magazine says Charo Santos DENGUE VACCINE continued on page 26 ‘snubbed’ by Oscars 1 2018 1 2 2018 2 Xian parts ways with Star Magic, costars with Sarah Honey Shot

After almost 10 years with ABS-CBN’s talent man- agement arm, Star Magic, Xian Lim has transferred to Viva Entertainment. As part of his five-year management contract with Viva, the 28-year-old Celine ‘Fatty’ Pinoy actor-singer will do 10 films and record albums. “We’re excited to work with Xian. He’s a talent- ed actor and singer with so much potential,” Viva’s food has a corporate communications head Baby Gil said in a Grey text message to the Inquirer. place in ‘Glee’ The actor’s first project with Viva is the coming local movie adaptation of the Korean comedy-dra- ma “Miss Granny,” which costars Sarah Geronimo Beautiful, tall and star Darren and James Reid, with Joyce Bernal at the helm. “Xian will be Sarah’s love interest in the movie,” talented, Celine Criss’ heart Gil disclosed. can sing and dance. She was one of the What’s the best way to celebrate the pre- miere of your new show? Maine Mendoza says performers at the If you ask Darren Criss, the “Glee” star sorry for accidentally un- Lions fundraising whose mother is from Cebu, the answer is to concert last year. indulge one’s craving for Filipino food. following Alden Richards The Hollywood actor shared his love for Being beautiful, the cuisine he grew up with in an interview on Instagram she is also a beauty on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” this Friday (JAN 12), namedropping his favorite Pinoy restaurant Humingi ng paumanhin si Maine Mendoza titlist. This girl sa kanyang fans matapos kumalat ang balitang in Los Angeles. in-unfollow niya ang ka-love team na si Alden is the complete “Tuesday morning (JAN 9), I said to my Richards sa Instagram. Napindot lang daw niya ito package. She can mom, ‘Let’s go get some fatty, unhealthy at hindi sinasadya. Filipino food,’ as you do when you want Maraming AlDub fans ang nalungkot dahil sa also do hosting to celebrate and you’re half-Filipino,” he pag-unfollow ni Maine Mendoza sa ka-love team duties. To celine, we quipped. na si Alden Richards sa Instagram kagabi, January He then mentioned LA Rose Cafe Holly- 29. wish her all the luck wood, a restaurant established by Lemuel Kaugnay nito, nag-post naman si Alden sa in her endeavours. Balagot in 1982, before saying: “I go there kanyang Instagram story ng salitang “clueless.” Ngunit binura rin ito kaagad ng Kapuso actor. all the time. It’s very, very Filipino.” Nakarating na kay Maine ang kaguluhang “The guy that runs the place will give you nilikha ng kanyang pag-unfollow kay Alden sa Ins- a hard time if you don’t finish your food, like tagram, at kaagad siyang humingi ng paumanhin. a real Filipino uncle,” he added. Nilinaw ng phenomenal star na hindi niya ito Criss was on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to sinasadya. promote his new show, “The Assassination of Makikita rin sa kanyang Instagram na muli Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.” niyang finollow ang Instagram account ni Alden.

3 2018 3 domestic life. Marian Rivera to focus on daughter Remember Joyce Kinumusta ni Mr. Lo ang buhay ni Joyce sa Amerika bilang isang domesticated na maybahay Zia after Super Ma’am stint Jimenez? na malayo sa buhay niya noon bilang isang sikat na artista. Marian Rivera reveals “resolutions” nagbububuhat yung anak ko! Joyce Jimenez enjoys quiet life “Iba, sobrang sobrang iba! for 2018: “Siyempre una palagi “Mga ten seconds daw ang with husband and two kids in “Pero kahit naman noon na I was living in the para sa anak namin.” kaya, hindi nakabitaw,” pagtukoy Philippines, I didn’t really naman go out, I wasn’t Dahil 2018 na, tinanong namin ni Marian sa paglambitin ni Zia California: “It’s a 180-degree really like a party-party girl. si Marian Rivera kung may New sa monkey bars ng gym. change but it’s the best change “So it’s a nice quiet life that I enjoy, it’s different, Year’s resolution siya. “Sabi ko, ‘Ah, baka puwe- its quiet, but it’s great! I mean it changes you. It’s a Lahad niya, “Actually, deng maging gymnastics ever!” 180-degree change but it’s the best change ever!” every... pagka natatapos ang sports niya.’ Spoiled raw si Joyce ng kanyang mister. ang taon, nagde-date kami ng aging matunog ang pangalang Joyce Jimenez “Yes! He’s a very good asawa ko. ZIA JOINING SHOWBIZ? noong 90s at early 2000s dahil sa kanyang provider and he’s really Being a starlet to “Katulad nito, siyempre ang Sa tanong kung Npinagbidahang sexy films. good to me.” being a mama was tagal ng itinakbo ng Super pag-aartistahin nila Ma’am, instead of three si Zia, ayaw daw Unang Blessed with two a difficult shift nakilala si girls, pangarap daw ni months, naging six months sana ni Marian, pero Joyce Jimenez, Paul na magkaroon sila “Iba, kasi you kami. ipinaliwanag din naman o Joyce ng baby boy or at least went from “After ng Super Ma’am gagawa niya ng hindi nila ito mapipig- kami ng program, yung swimming ilan kung sakali mang dumating Reintegrado two more kids. everyone doing sa totoong At kung si Paul ang lessons niya masasamahan ko na,” ang panahong gustuhin yun ng buhay, sa masusunod, papayagan things for me, kuwento niya. kanilang unica hija. mundo ng ba niya na balikan to me doing “Naku, kung anuman ang gusto GROWING UP FAST. Patuloy pang niya sa buhay niya ang usapan showbiz bilang ni Joyce ang showbiz everything for isang sexy star. career nito? nagkuwento si Marian tungkol sa two- namin ng tatay niya kailangan Binansagan “Of course! You know someone else.” year old daughter nila ng mister niyang makatapos muna siya, parang din siya if the opportunity is si Dingdong Dantes. ako. noong bilang right, yeah! Why not? “I would love to!” “E, sabi ni Dong sinama niya sa gym, ‘Pantasya ng Bayan.’ Nami-miss na raw ni Joyce ang Pilipinas. Married ten years to Paul Ely Egbalic, Joyce is “It’s been a while since I’ve been back there. Sana now a mom to Jorja Ely, Jaysen Elise at Julian puwede akong bumalik doon within the year. I’m Elysson. really hoping but oh, I miss everyone there! I wish At the peak of her showbiz career, Joyce chose I was there.” Dog to help Ruru push his career She unexpectedly vanished from the limelight. Joyce DOGS are said to be ‘man’s best to show everybody- - children, women, friend. In fact, years ago, a pet men, young and old alike. decided to settle down in 2008 with her Fil-Am companion, dog named Brownie saved us Majority of the cast during its United States airforce soldier Paul Ely Egbalic. from burning. Many other people press launching swore to love dogs: have good memories about their Gabbi Garcia, Tonton Gutierrez, Andre own pet dogs. In the movies, Liz Paras, Sharmaine Arnaiz, Matt Evans. Taylor had a fave pet dog named Kate Valdez and Alyana Asistio. Daniel Padilla can’t wait to become a vampire in Lassie and even Thalia, the Ruru, for his part, had an Mexican TV icon gave us awesome aversion to dogs but when he ‘La Luna Sangre’ memories in the tele-serye Mari- got to interact with Serena, his Mar with a dog named Fulgoso. assion for having pet dogs simply MANILA, Philippines — “Malapit-lapit na ang In “La Luna Sangre,” Daniel can be On the 29th of this month returned. katapusan ng ‘La Luna Sangre’,” “Teen King” Daniel seen wearing shades a lot, so he is after “24 Oras” on GMA7, a new This makes director Rechie Padilla declared in a recent interview with the ecstatic to be wearing pieces from primetime TV series titled del Carmen’s job easier press. DJP, a collection he personally “Sherlock Jr. “ hopes to bring as she finds Ruru to be “Ang tagal narin kasi eh. Magwa-one year co-designed with i2i New York young actor Ruru Madrid to humble and hard working greater heights as he stars young man. na,” Daniel said. own- ers, husband and wife tandem along with a clever dog named For him, it is all right to put an end on of Ricco and Tina Oc- Serena. It is sure to excite his prime time series with love team partner ampo. dog lovers with a trick or two Kathryn Bernardo, even if it still tops the “High school pa charts. lang ako, mahilig na “Okay na siguro kasi na-strech na rin ko magsuot ng sala- ‘yung storya,” he enthused. min,” shared Daniel, He admitted that he cannot anymore whose set of hip and Maja Salvador reveals romance with wait to show people what will happen to Tristan, his on-trend yet inexpensive sunglasses was inspired by character, in the story. his music influences and Hollywood idols like Johnny high school Friend Daniel revealed that he will become a vampire in Depp, Robert Downey Jr., and John Lennon. the series. If he were to become a real vampire, who would he Maja Salvador admitted that she is ‘yung “Kahit ako ito hinihintay ko na maging bampira na like to bite first? currently dating a non-showbiz guy, ko eh. Medyo ang tagal ko nang naging tao,” he said During a “La Luna Sangre” press con, he said with- whom she first met when she was still love life with a laugh. out thinking twice: “Si Kath, siyempre!” in high school. Maja only gave a few mo, wala hints about his identity, but it appears namang that things are going really well for the problema Wildflower star and her new romance. dun, kasi But why haven’t they been spotted meron at together yet? She explained, “Lumalabas kami, pero siguro kasi sanay na ‘yung merong time. “’Pag bata ka kasi, hindi mo talaga tao na nandun siya sa group ko kasi alam ibalanse ang lahat, e. magkaibigan na kami for fifteen years.” “Or tayo, nagpo-focus kasi talaga All she’s willing to divulge now is that Photographer: Jose Baking EMAIL: [email protected] tayo ‘dun sa ‘yung tingin natin dito she finds it better to be dating a non- TEL: 416-609-1176 PUBLISHED BY: Match International Group tayo magiging successful. Pero siguro ASSIGNMENT showbiz guy this time around. EDI- TOR pag naaral niyo na ‘yun, kung saan She pointed out, “Okay kasi iba ‘yung CORRESPONDENTS ka masaya, kung saan ka magiging foundation. ‘Yung friendship buung-buo. successful... “Kung anong nangyayari sa mundo “Hindi lang kasi dapat yun ang iniisip niya, nangyayari sa mundo ko. natin, ang pagiging successful. Maraming napag-uusapan. “Kung saan tayo magiging happy, “Fifteen years na magkaibigan, so hindi lang ‘yung sarili mo; ‘yung meron kabisado namin ang isa’t isa.” ka ring peace of mind, ‘yung puso mo This is also why, according to Maja, Fe Taduran Noli Gumapac Froilan Baking Raymond Santos Jojo Taduran masaya. Jose “Joey” Baking her mystery man has no problems “Pag nagamay mo na ‘yun lahat, adjusting to her celebrity status. magiging maganda ‘yung flow ng lahat.” NOTICE CORRESPONDENTS So how does she Maja’s last high-profile relationship The advertiser has purchased the right of reproduction in LM balance her time for was with Gerald Anderson. They were Confidential only & not for use for other publications. The exception Ed Tubale applies if the advertising material was supplied by the advertiser. Nena Gumapac career and love? together for two years before parting www.FilipinoGoodLife.com Smiling, Maja replied, ways in April 2015. www.LMConfidential.com “Kung masugid naman 4 2018 4 Nadine Lustre to York Region officer guilty of INVITATION To all Bicolanos and Bicolanas Direct Short Film dangerous driving causing death (Devotees to the Virgin of Penafrancia ) A Toronto jury has convict- drivers are not always paying The 2nd. . month Novena Devotions to the ed a York Regional Police attention, not always concen- Virgin of Penafrancia will be on February 18, officer of dangerous driving trating on what is going on 2018, Sunday . (3rd. Sunday of February 2018) causing death after a third ahead of them.” trial. Those statements diverted NOTE : Feast Day Celebrations will be on the A York Regional Police the jury’s attention away 3rd Saturday of September, ( September 15, officer who killed a pedes- from the main issue of 2018.) With Fluvial Parade at the Bluffers Lake. trian while speeding on a Toronto street whether or not Romano’s driving was, in This month’s Novena Devotions: has been found guilty of dangerous driving fact, dangerous, the appellate court said. causing death after standing trial in front Because of that direction, the prosecu- Date: February 18, 2018, 3rd Sunday of of a jury for a third time. tion in the latest trial focused the evidence February ultimedia Princess Det.-Const. Remo Romano was on duty almost entirely on the manner of Romano’s Place: Our Lady of Assumption Church (OLA) Nadine Lustre dropped a and driving an undercover pickup truck driving. 2565 Bathurst St. Toronto bomb when she directed as part of a surveillance team when he hit Wednesday’s jury verdict exposes the Time : 1:30 pm Devotion starts James Reid’s music Natasha Carla Abogado as she crossed St. criminal justice system as a “crapshoot,” video for “The Life”. Rosary, Novena to the Virgin of M Clair Ave. E. at around 8 p.m. on Feb. 12, said Bill MacKenzie, Romano’s lawyer. Nadine’s directorial debut was so Pinafrancia, Holy Mass. Refreshments, 2014. “How else do you explain how one jury good that it now has 700K+ views on Kumustahan at the Church Hall. Court was told Romano was travelling not being able to decide a case, another YouTube! 115 kilometres per hour in a 60-km zone, jury acquitting, and the third jury saying However, directing shouldn’t be too Sponsors for this month - Devotees of the trying to catch up to and assist other mem- guilty all on the same presentation of hard for her. She studied film back in bers of his team. facts,” he said. “While I have the greatest Virgin of Penafrancia from The Sorsogon college and now, she’s applying what The latest Superior Court jury deliberat- respect for the and Masbate c/o : Sorsogon - Toti and Nati she learned. 2018 is a year to boost ed for about eight hours before delivering jury system, Gutierrez , Tel# 416 751-9437• Masbate - JaDine’s artistry. Aside from her album the guilty verdict Wednesday afternoon. I’m at a lost to Michelle Serano , Tel # 416 988-9613 and movies, Nadine is planning to focus It was the third time the case was argued understand what We encourage all bicolanos to attend and on directing. in front of a jury, each with different happened.” She shared, “This year, ‘yun talaga participate in the sponsorship of this novena outcomes. He added his ‘yung goal ko. Magsa-start ako sa mga to the Virgin, for abundant blessings for all In May 2016 a jury was unable to come client, a father music videos and then hopefully, short the provinces of the Bicol Region especially to a unanimous verdict, resulting in a of five who is film by the end of the year. Sana. Short for the province of ALBAY. mistrial. A different jury acquitted him at a in his mid-40s, films or ‘yung mga online series, ganun. retrial in September 2016. The Crown filed is “absolutely Kasi gusto ko talaga.” an appeal, arguing the judge had improp- devastated.” Our Lady of the Virgin of Penafrancia is the James was all praises for Nadine as erly instructed the jury. A York Regional Police spokesperson Patroness of the BICOL region. SHE listens and a director. Last fall, the Ontario Court of Appeal wrote in an email that Romano has been Loves us all !Viva la Virgen ! ASAP Chillout host Alex Gonzaga ordered a new trial finding the second trial on administrative duties since the charges asked him how Nadine is as a director. judge “made irrelevant and adverse com- were laid and that will continue until all For more information please call : He answered, “Magaling siya. She ments” about the victim’s conduct during criminal proceedings have concluded. knows the shots that she wants. She’s Jenifer Amaranto 416 781-3105 his charge to the jury. An internal review will also wait until the one that’s aligning the camera, “I Toti and Nati Gutierrez 416 751-9437 The trial judge had asked the jury to the case has concluded, including the 30- want the shots to be like this”, “I want Michelle Serano 416 988-9613 consider that the 18-year-old victim was day appeal period. this in the camera”, and everything.” Paeng Nebres 416 618-1362 jaywalking and described it as an “inher- Romano will be back in court March 14 “She’s very hands-on,” he continued. ently risky activity,” and that “pedestrians to set a date for sentencing. Host Maris Racal commented that must be aware, when they jaywalk, that {Nadine has the director’s eye. }

5 2018 5 Fifty Shades of Grey’s wedding gown by Pinay designer

This is Monique Lhuillier’s second collaboration with the film’s costume designer, Shay Cunliffe Ready for Mrs. Grey? 90% of Filipinos covered by health insurance The third and final installment of Fifty Shades of Grey will finally be released this Labor questions lack of workers’ representation in PhilHealth coming Valentine’s Day. One of the highly-anticipated highlights MANILA, Philippines — Most or 90 poor patients were provided medical consulting the labor group as required of this final film will undoubtedly be the percent of Filipinos are now covered by assistance amounting to P3.71 billion, under the Labor Code. “The arbitrary wedding of Anastasia Steele and social health insurance, the Department of while 1.48 million received free medicine increase is a violation of Article 218 of Christian Grey, and all eyes will be on Health (DOH) reported. for hypertension, diabetes, stroke and other Labor Code which requires workers’ Anastasia’s wedding gown! Health Secretary Francisco Duque diseases. participation in policy and decision making Who designed her lace-embellished III said the DOH through PhilHealth Duque said the DOH ended 2017 on a processes, including consultations on wedding frocks? Commissioned by the film’s costume provided health insurance coverage to 91 positive. “We will aim once again to regain matters affecting their rights, benefits and designer Shay Cunliffe, Filipino designer percent of the country’s total population the trust of our people through integrity welfare,” Matula said in a statement. Monique Lhuillier was tasked to craft Mrs. and paid out a total of P361 million “Z and good governance in 2018,” Duque Matula said trade unions were not Grey’s wedding gown. benefit” claims in 2017. said. consulted on the increase while workers This is Monique’s second time to dress Duque said the Z benefit package covers As this developed, organized labor also remain unrepresented in the board of actress Dakota Johnson after creating peritoneal dialysis, coronary artery bypass questioned what it called lack of workers’ PhilHealth and other tripartite bodies. the silver number her character wore graft surgery, breast cancer surgery, kidney representation in PhilHealth. Federation Matula said labor groups have to the masquerade ball in the previous transplantation and ventricular septal defect of Free Workers (FFW) president Sonny been requesting the President to installment, Fifty Shades Darker. surgery. Matula said PhilHealth approved a 25 review the appointments in tripartite Known for her romantic approach to wedding frocks and evening wear, Monique created an off-shoulder gown In 2017, Duque said about 1.33 million percent increase in contribution without bodies. with a relaxed trumpet silhouette.

Robin Padilla forced a Korean contestant to speak Filipino in Pinoy Got Talent. US study: Then, instead of apologizing for his rudeness, Robin’s excuse was his “love Nearly 9 out of 10 Filipinos think news are reported accurately for the Philippines”.

MANILA—Many Filipinos, in fact a Divided on Whether Their News Media think the same when it comes to reporting Meanwhile, when Mariel Rodriguez was good majority of them according to an Deliver,” 86% of those surveyed said news the most important news events. into her pregnancy, Robin sent Mariel to the United States so that she could international study, believe news media is reported accurately while 78% thought Thirty-eight countries were covered in deliver their baby in US soil making outlets are fair and accurate in their political issues are covered fairly in the the study. their daughter an American citizen. reporting. Philippines. According to the Pew report, 86% of Based on a report published by the Pew Meanwhile, 83% think that Philippine Filipinos said they follow national news, Research Center titled “Publics Globally news media outlets do well reporting about 49% of which follow such reports “very Want Unbiased News Coverage, but Are government leaders and officials, while 87% closely.” ‘Kita Kita’ director like box-office over awards Sigrid Andrea Bernardo, the brains behind the surprise ANDANAR: blockbuster of 2017, “Kita Kita,” is at it again. She directed and wrote its screenplay. She works her magic anew in Viva Firms from Japan, Korea, Taiwan keen to be third telco Films’ charming pre-Valentine movie, “Mr. & Mrs. Cruz,” starring Ryza Cenon and JC Santos portraying lost souls who MANILA— Big Japanese, Taiwanese The government, however, was not He said the government expects find each other. Sigrid seems to be a master in love matters. and Korean companies are interested in interested in working for a fourth telco to interested companies to finish submitting She shows us that sometimes it’s not the “ever after” but the becoming the third telecommunications enter the market, he said. their terms of reference by February 19, story that counts. player in the Philippines, Communications “We have to take into consideration the with the open bidding to begin by March. Don’t you feel pressured that “Mr. & Mrs. Cruz” must outdo or at least equal the success of “Kita Kita”? I do feel the Secretary Martin Andanar said. size of the Philippine market,” Andanar China Telecom and Philippine Telegraph pressure. But I will always go back to why I do films. When I The Department of Information and told DZMM radio. & Telephone Corp have both expressed did “Kita Kita,” there were no expectations, but I hoped that Communications Technology last week “Palagay ko hanggang third player lang interest in setting up the third player, my producers would at least recoup the film’s expenses. But said 32 firms were eligible to become eh, para maging at least lucrative yung according to Malacañang. it made a lot in the box office, which was a real surprise. the challenger to PLDT Inc and Globe merkado ng Pilipinas for these telcos.” PLDT and Globe Telecom continue I try not to think about it too much. But what I feel now is Telecom. Among these firms are KDDI (I think a third player is enough, so that to dominate industry after San Miguel the pressure to make a good or better film for the audience Corp of Japan, South Korea’s LG Uplus and at least the Philippine market remains Corp backed out last year and sold its to enjoy. At the end of the day, what’s important is that you an unnamed Taiwanese firm, said Andanar. lucrative for these telcos.) telecommunications assets to the 2 players. are happy and satisfied with your work. If you could only pick one, which would you choose, box-office success or awards? Box-office success. I want more people to watch my films. I want to tell my stories to more people. Filipinos top Pornhub’s ‘most time spent’ list again How would you compare directing Alessandra de Rossi and For the 4th straight year, Pornhub stats show that Filipinos spend the most time on the world’s biggest porn site Empoy Marquez to Ryza and JC? It was a different process. With AlEmpoy, we didn’t have time to do workshops before MANILA, Philippines – Pornhub, the world’s biggest porn site, higher by around 3 1/2 minutes than the global average. Other visit the site for a shorter time, they may also be visiting it more the shoot. The lines were not too lengthy. Working with them revealed that for the 4th straight year, Filipinos spend the most countries with a higher-than-the-global-average visiting time are frequently. was a breeze because Alessandra and Empoy became instant time on the site in 2017, data released by the site showed. Filipinos South Africa, USA, Canada, Argentina, the United Kingdom, and friends during the shoot. spent 13 minutes and 28 seconds on the average, representing France, which are ranked 2nd to 7th respectively. EDITOR: Maybe, they did not factor internet With “Mr. & Mrs. Cruz,” the material was difficult because a 43-second increase from the previous year’s results, which The top traffic sources, ranked in descending order, are the speed and reliability. Otherwise, we may not of the lengthy lines. The script was like a play. It was JC and coincides with the 23-second increase to the global average of 9 USA, UK, India, Japan, and Canada. be on top. minutes and 59 seconds. The Philippines’ average visiting time is Population size aside, this means that while some countries Ryza’s first time to work together. We had to do workshops every day for more than a week, from morning till night, so that they can work on their chemistry and master their lines. So, during the shoot, it became more natural when they delivered their lines. local icons like Basil Valdez and Nonoy Zuñiga. Carbon of Aegis, as well as foreign singers like John What changes would you like to see on the local movie BROADWAY BOYS Francis Aglabtin won in the contest but his Ford Coley (best known for “It’s Sad to Belong to scene? I’d like the audience to experiment more in watching runners up then joined him to form Broadway Boys: Someone Else” and “Just Tell Me You Love Me”). different kinds of movies. I’d like to bring back the Filipino MAKING WAVES Joshua Torina, Joshua Lumbao and Benedict Aboyme. Now, they’ve cut their first single, “Nag-iisa”, culture of watching movies in the theater—and with that, I hope to fight piracy. CURRENTLY making waves in “Eat Bulaga” is the all They sing live every Saturday and are made to do an original composition of Sen. Tito Sotto who said duets with local music legends it’s best for them to sing an Why should we watch “Mr. & Mrs. Cruz”? I wrote “Mr. & male quartet called Broadway Boys who really sing Mrs. Cruz” even before “Kita Kita.” It’s about two broken while singing songs from various inspirational song rather than so well and can do all kinds of songs, even those people who find healing in each other. It doesn’t only talk that became hit years before they were born. They’re genres. To put it simply, they’re a love ballad since they’re very about love, commitment and marriage; it’s also about find- called Broadway Boys because the group was born just amazing! young. The Broadway Boys now ing oneself and learning to accept your pain by in the studio of “Eat Bulaga” in Broadway Centrum. They’ve performed with have their own loyal fans and realizing you aren’t the only one hurting. They first won in the longest running noontime local singers like Anthony Castelo we’re not going to be surprised show’s Lola’s Playlist Singing Contest where they did (PHOTO) Lani Misalucha, Kuh if they’d come up with their own their interpretations of the songs of veteran foreign Ledesma, Bituin Escalante, Ima full album soon. crooners like Nat King Cole and Matt Monroe and Castro, Frenchie Dy and Lolita 6 2018 6 played the cheating husband of Heart Evangelista. How would he compare this new rom- com to his previous show? “Actually, na-train ako doon ng konti, mas tame ito kasi medyo may pagkabastos talaga yun, e, pero love story.

Lead Stars of TOTGA (L-R): Max Collins, Rhian Ramos, Dennis DENJEN. In real life, Dennis is the Trillo, Lovi Poe boyfriend of Kapuso actress Jennylyn Mercado. Just like him, Jennylyn also did several Did Dennis Trillo ask intimate scenes with her previous leading men in both movies and television. permission from Jen In fact, the actress did torrid kissing scenes with Derek Ramsay in the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival entry All of Mercado for his kiss- You. ing scenes in TOTGA? Do they have to ask permission from

Dennis Trillo admitted that there were awkward moments the first time he shot intimate scenes with his leading ladies in The One That Got Away (TOTGA). In this show, he gets to work with three actresses of GMA-7: Lovi Poe, Rhian Ramos, and Max Collins. Based on the trailer, Dennis shot several Dennis Trillo said that he and girlfriend Jennylyn Mercado do not have to ask permission from each other everytime they have to kissing and intimate scenes with each of do a kissing scene. “Well, ano ‘yan, e, trabaho ‘yan. So you gotta his three leading ladies, who are cast as his do what you gonna do!” ex-girlfriends in the show.

TOTGA VS. JHLS. When GMA-7 first each other before doing a sensual scene? introduced the three leading ladies of Dennis answered with a smile, “Well, TOTGA, Dennis did not know yet that he ano ‘yan, e, trabaho yan. So you gotta do will be the leading man in the series. what you gonna do!” Before TOTGA, Dennis is known for Dennis previously worked with Jenny- his other adult romantic-comedy Juan lyn in the 2015 drama series My Faithful Happy Love Story (2016), where he Husband.

Marcos is dreaming on claims of 2016 poll cheating

day,” he added. Macalintal added that Mar- cos is only dreaming when he claimed that he could overtake Robredo by over 200,000 votes. The Marcos camp said there are over 240,000 undervotes in three pilot provinces—Ca- marines Sur, Iloilo and Negros Oriental. “That is just under his dream na iyong mga under- Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal. votes na iyon ay mabibilang para sa kaniya. Pero iyon ay pangarap lang The camp of Vice President Leni Robredo ni Marcos. It’s just a dream and when he on Tuesday branded as “childish” the claim wakes up, he will realize the truth that of former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” these undervotes are not really votes , and Marcos that the cheating in the 2016 polls these undervotes are votes that are not is “Marcos specific.” really counted for any candidate at all,” he Marcos, accused Robredo, Smartmat- said. (This is just under his dream that these ic and the Commission on Elections undervotes will be counted in his favor. (Comelec) of conspiring against him. But that’s only the dream of Marcos.) “For sure, Marcos has no evidence to prove this ridiculous claim and we will Macalintal added that the claim of not dignify it with further comment for it Marcos that the “oval shape” feature of the is highly impossible that a vote counting ballot has disappeared. machine could be directed to cheat for He said if the ballots that Marcos has only one person,” Atty. Romulo Macalin- shown to the media were used in the tal, counsel for Robredo said. elections, Marcos’ poll watchers and sup- Marcos said they have acquired ballot porters should have noticed it especially it images showing that votes in his favor has is claimed that there were “hundreds upon been counted as “undervote” or ballots hundreds” of such a ballot. that are not counted while ballots with “Since the time of election and up to “mysterious square” marks were counted the present not a single poll watcher from in favor of Robredo. among the hundreds upon hundreds of But Macalintal said the allegation of Marcos’ watchers has ever come up to con- Marcos is “laughable.” firm Marcos’ excited and fantastic claim of “At itong mga sinasabi nyang ito ay poll fraud,” Macalintal said. nakakatawa—laughing matters as far as I “The best evidence to prove if “hun- am concerned (And all of these things he dreds upon hundreds” of ballots contained is saying are just laughable),” Macalintal the questionable features raised by Marcos said. are the copies in the custody of the PET “If laughter is the best medicine, then and not the self-serving copies of Marcos,” we can consider it medicine for us for the he added. 7 2018 7 LAOS NA AKO -Regine

Para iwas-stress, hindi na raw iniisip ni Regine Velasquez kung laos na ba siya o hindi. Nabanggit kasi nina Martin, Ogie, at Regine na napanood nila ang bagong pelikula ni Hugh Jackman Federal system will allow Duterte reelection na The Greatest Showman. Sa Hollywood film na ito, ang karakter ni Jackman ’Cha-cha’ may oust Robredo before her term ends in 2022, - Colmenares na si P.T. Barnum ay dumating sa puntong na-depress dahil halos nawala na ang itinaguyod niyang career MANILA - The Charter change proposal late Ferdinand Marcos. Several senators and Malacañang said sa sirkus. by the ruling party may abolish the Office “The question therefore is, how does next year’s elections will push through until Dahil dito, natanong ang of the Vice President, but will allow abolishing the OVP relate to the establish- the Constitution is amended. Pinoy veteran singers kung President Rodrigo Duterte to be reelected ment of Federalism? Or is the abolition Senators cast doubt on Speaker’s ‘no ano ang kanilang mararam- as Chief Executive in 2022, a former already in service of some other, unstated, election’ scenario in 2019 daman kung umabot sila sa lawmaker said. “Under the PDP-Laban agenda?” Gutierrez said. Vice President sitwasyong pababa na rin ang (Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Leni Robredo said she is strongly against DUTERTE PRESIDENCY estado nila sa showbiz. Bayan) Constitution, the office of the Vice the possibility of having no elections in Sagot ni Regine, “Personal- ly, sa akin, nandito na ako sa President will be abolished by 2019 if they 2019 and extending the term of incum- On the other hand, the current proposal to time ng career ko na ganun succeed in having the new Constitution bent officials. “Kontrang kontra tayo sa ‘no change the Constitution does not disqualify na. ratified during the 2019 elections,” Bayan elections’ kasi yung eleksyon parang ito Duterte from running for President again “Ako kasi, praktikal ako na tao. At saka nire-recog- Muna chairman Neri Colmenares said. ang pinaka-buod ng ating demokrasya. Ito when his 6-year term ends in 2022, nize ko naman yung pinamalagi ko sa industriyang “The Vice-President is not mentioned at lamang yung natatanging paraan para yung Colmenares said. ito. all in the line of succession because, upon ordinaryong Pilipino (ay) makilahok sa Malacañang had said that Duterte does “I am very aware of where I am now in this ratification of the new Constitution, her isang proseso, na siya yung pipili ng kung not find a term extension “attractive.” industry. office no longer exists,” he said. sino yung mamumuno sa kaniya,” Robredo The Duterte has administration has “Alam ko na hindi na kagaya noong dati. Hindi na Robredo’s legal adviser, lawyer Barry said. Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, an ally of pushed for charter Change to pave the ako yung sikat, alam ko na yun.” Gutierrez, stressed that the OVP has been President Rodrigo Duterte, said there could way for a shift to a federal system of Gayunman, patuloy ang pasasalamat ng Asia’s in Philippine government system for 80 be no midterm polls if Congress succeeds government, which they said will be vital to Songbird dahil hindi pa rin nahihinto ang pagpasok years, and the only time it there was no vice in changing the charter to shift to a federal fighting poverty in Mindanao and ending a ng mga oportunidad sa kanya. president was during the dictatorship of the form of government. Muslim separatist insurgency there. Saad ng 47-year-old singer-actress, “I just feel very blessed that I am still given the opportunity to be able to perform, or nasa TV pa rin naman ako. Abolition of VP under federalism Questioned “Kumbaga, nasa TV pa rin naman ako. “Pero nandito na ako sa age na ganun, pababa na • The camp of VP Robredo questioned the abolition of the OVP under the proposed federal government talaga, accepted ko na yun. • The VP was no longer mentioned in the succession in case of death, permanent disability, removal from office, or resignation of the President • Robredo's legal adviser pointed out that the only time there was no VP was during the time of the late president Ferdinand Marcos Why Teejay Marquez cannot PHILIPPINES - The camp of Vice succession in case of death, permanent PDP-Laban backed constitution stated. do local projects yet President Leni Robredo questioned the plan disability, removal from office, or As mentioned in a Rappler story dated to abolish the Office of the Vice President resignation of the President. January 15, 2017, the Vice President’s Indonesia-based actor Teejay Marquez is currently (OVP) in the proposed federal government. “In case of death, permanent disability, legal adviser, Barry Gutierez, pointed out starring in an Indonesian teleser- As pointed out by former Bayan Muna removal from office, or resignation of the that the only time the country has no vice ye, Siapa Takut Jatuh Cinta (Who’s Representative Neri Colmenares, the vice President, the President of the senate, or president was during the time of the late Afraid To Fall In Love?). president would be a lame duck under the in case of his inability, the Speaker of the president Ferdinand E. Marcos. August 2017 noong lumipat proposed federal government. Under the federal assembly shall then act as President “The only time since then that we have si Teejay Marquez sa ALV Talent PDP-Laban proposed charter change, the until the President shall have been elected had no VP was during the dictatorship of Management Circuit at Regal Vice President was not mentioned in the and qualified,” Section 7, Article VII of the Ferdinand Marcos,” Gutierrez said. Entertainment. Pero hanggang ngayon ay tila wala pang nang- yayari sa kanyang showbiz career sa Pilipinas mula noong naging big hit siya sa Indonesia noong 2016. 2019 polls to Alvarez said last month that “anything is The plebiscite may be moved to 2019 if Ito ay bunga ng kanyang dubsmash videos na pu- possible” and the 2019 elections might not the constituent assembly tasked to amend matok sa kanyang libu-libong teen fans sa Indonesia, proceed, may push through if the shift to a federal system the constitution fails to finalize proposed kaya siya naimbitahang gumawa ng ilang proyekto was happening by that time. Malacañang amendments this year, he said. roon. include federalism and several senators opposed a possible “no The Commission on Elections also said Kamakailan lang ay kinumusta namin ang Indone- elections” scenario unless the Constitution it was on a “wait and see” mode in the face sia-based actor sa pamamagitan ng direct messaging plebiscite is amended. Alvarez was asked if he was of a possible no-election scenario in 2019 sa Instagram kagabi, February 2. assuring the public that there would be and the postponement of the barangay and Ayon sa kanya, kasalukuyan siyang nagtagal sa MANILA - The mid-term elections will elections next year. Sangguniang Kabataan polls in Mindanao Indonesia dahil may ginagawa siyang teleserye doon, push through next year and may also He replied: “Oo (Yes).” in May. ang Siapa Takut Jatuh Cinta (Who’s Afraid To Fall In include a plebiscite for the new federal Alvarez also admitted he will again seek Alvarez said the barangay and SK elec- Love?) para sa SCTV. constitution, Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez the congressional seat in the first district of tions may also be moved to 2019, but then November 2017 ito simulang umere sa nasabing said. Davao del Norte. it would be an “election issue.” bansa. “Tapusin ko lang ‘tong teleserye ko dito ‘tapos babalik na ng Pilipinas.” ANGEL LOCSIN In her previous TV shows, Angel worked with the would pick Coco Martin. Dagdag pa niya, “Dapat gagawa na ‘ko ng film sa continued from page 19 Star Creatives business unit. “Matagal ko na ring inaawitan si Coco, e. “Matagal ko nang wini-wish na makatrabaho sila “Limang taon ko na yata inaantay si Coco pero Regal kaso di ako makauwi dahil sa serye. The 32-year-old actress revealed that for her next kasi super nice sa akin sila Sir Deo [Endrinal, head of nakapag-antay naman ako so ano pa ba yung mga “Number 1 din kasi yung show dito kaya medyo television series, she will work with a new business Dreamscape] and excited rin naman ako makakilala susunod na taon na aantayin ko? Busy rin kasi si hindi makahanap ng free time.” unit. ng ibang unit. Ibang challenge na naman ‘to para Coco. Ikaw ba naman mag-Panday tapos Ang Probin- Hindi pa rin daw niya alam kung kailan matatapos “Ayaw pa nila pasabi pero I’m very excited kasi sa ‘kin.” syano,” she said. ang show dahil mataas daw ang ratings nito. first time ko makakatrabaho ang Dreamscape.” Given the chance to choose her co-star, Angel

Scenes in the City

FIRST, Tony San Juan and wife Joy (FAR RIGHT) attend a 60th anniversary at Rembrandt. SECOND, Binibining pilipinas contestant Agataha Romero (MIDDLE) poses with two other contestants. THIRD, Alma Garrido poses with Kapamilya star Maja Salvador. FOURTH, Sheena Garrido, Alma pose with Kapamilya star Vice Ganda. 8 2018 8 What was the most important lesson that 2017 directing in the future. Is StarStruck graduate Dave Bornea Why Ryza prefers to taught you? To keep both feet on the In “Sherlock Jr.,” Andre plays policeman Pido, ground at all times. the best friend of investigative journalist Jack replacing Jak Roberto in Dear Uge? (Ruru Madrid), who owns a talking golden re- What’s your shout-out for 2018? Please be be in a relation- triever. “I enjoy doing fantasy series, even at my nice to me and send more bless- age,” said Andre, who rarely does heavy drama. ings my way, 2018. Is he following in his father’s footsteps? “The ship latter episodes of ‘The Half Sisters’ were the closest thing I’ve gotten to doing heavy drama,” As the countdown to Valentine’s Day begins, do Andre Paras: I can’t let ro- he recalled. I don’t think I can be as good as my you know where your heart is? Whether Feb. 14 mantic relationships distract me father. I see the similarities—with the awkward, Dave Bornea (left frame) joins GMA-7’s comedy anthology Dear Uge. will be a red-hot or a red-alert day for you, Viva Kenkoy or sablay type of roles I usually play. But, Is he replacing Jak Roberto in the show? if I’m being compared with my father, that isn’t Films and Idea First Company’s “Mr. and Mrs. Andre Paras is fully aware that at some Cruz” offers some answers to your heart’s crazy point in his life, he would have to choose such a bad thing!” StarStruck 6 graduate and former Alyas Robin Hood actor questions. between acting and basketball. For now, Dave Bornea is joining the regular cast of GMA-7’s comedy It is written and directed by Sigrid Bernardo, the he’s bent on exploring those two possible career anthology Dear Uge, hosted by Eugene Domingo. Kim Chiu supports Xian Lim’s decision The One Up member plays Diego, a water boy who same director who gave us 2017’s highest- grossing paths for as long as he can. to leave Star Magic regularly goes to Uge’s (Eugene) sari-sari store. film, “Kita Kita.” “I’m enjoying the best of both worlds at the moment. I love doing both, but I’m still trying Dave said he was only supposed to guest in the show as a The charming film shot in postcard-pretty El Nido is to figure out which of the two I want to get stuck Kim Chiu on Xian Lim’s decision to leave Star Magic friend of one of the series’s regulars, Aaron Yanga. topbilled by Ryza Cenon and JC Santos. with,” the 22-year-old actor-cager told report- and sign up with Viva: “Wala, parehas lang naman “Actually, sumabay lang ako kay Aaron Yanga noon, Since they’re from rival networks, it’s quite a delight finollow ko lang yung script. ers at a press conference for GMA 7’s coming yun, e, management lang naman yun. Choice niya yun, to watch their first onscreen teamup. The chemistry is mystery-fantasy series “Sherlock Jr.” “’Tapos noong dineliver ko yung script, sabi ni Miss Uge, suportahan naman kaming dalawa, kaya wala namang undeniably there. Aside from “Sherlock Jr.,” which airs week- walang character itong batang ito, nalungkot ako! Ano bang problema.” They portray strangers who go soul-searching (or is nights starting Jan. 29, Andre is part of the kailangan kong gawin? “’Tapos tinanong ako ni Miss Uge, Tiniyak ni Kim Chiu na walang magbabago sa it soulmate-searching?) in Palawan. fantasy series “Sirkus,” and plays ball for the ‘Taga-saan ka ba?’ ‘Taga Cebu po.’ AMA Titans in the PBA Developmental League. samahan at kahit na sa tambalan nila ni Xian Lim. “[Sabi niya,] ‘O, mag-Bisaya ka nga,’ Nag-Bisaya ako. Their unconventional love story flourishes. But soon Andre related, “What I do may seem easy to Ito ay sa kabila ng pag-alis ni Xian sa bakuran ng Nag-ano naman si Miss Uge tapos tinanong niya sa director enough, trouble in paradise arises as their views on most, but it’s not. You stay up late for tapings, Star Magic, ang talent management ng ABS-CBN, at na magiging regular na ba si Diego, pagbalik ko dun, love, marriage and the “Big C” (commitment) clash. then wake up early for training. But, I hope to pagpirma ng kontrata sa Viva Artists Agency at Viva sinabihan ako na regular na ako.” Whether you’re single, taken or in a “complicated” excel at both endeavors.” Films. During the first year of Dear Uge in 2016, Jak Roberto status, Cupid highly recommends that you watch the Andre related, “I get as much rest as I can, used to be a regular cast member of the show. The Kapuso Sabi ni Kim, “Wala, parehas lang naman yun, e, film. because sometimes, my dad—after watching me actor usually flashed his abs in episodes, allowing him to on television— would tell me that I looked tired management lang naman yun. What’s your dream wedding? Simple and earn his “Pambansang Abs” title. or sleepy. Sometimes, he would tease me that my “Choice niya yun, suportahan naman kaming intimate, with the man of my dreams. However, Jak had to leave the show when he became one face looked big or that I had to watch what I eat.” dalawa, kaya wala namang problema.” Do you prefer being single or in a relationship? I of Barbie Forteza’s leading men in Meant To Be (2017). Needless to say, Andre has no time for Inalis din ni Kim ang agam-agam at pag-aalala ng Currently, Jak is also busy taping his new show, Contessa, prefer being in a relationship, be- romantic relationships. “I can’t let such things KimXi fans na ang paglipat ni Xian ng management ay as Glaiza de Castro’s leading man. cause I can define myself better with distract me—I want to focus on work, for now,” simula na rin ng pagkabuwag ng kanilang tambalan. Does this mean that Dave will be replacing Jak in the a partner. There are more things that he stressed. “Wala naman, parang nagpa-management lang din show? Dave answered, “Hindi ko po alam, e. Kasi sa akin I can accomplish when I’m inspired by As a prerequisite for being part of the AMA lang, ang point of view ko lang sa eksena at saka sa pagpa- Titans, Andre is currently enrolled in ako sa iyo. my partner. sok ng character ko, ako lang kasi yung water boy na Bisaya. the said school, taking up an online “Parang ganun lang yun. What scares you about commitment? When “So sabi ni Miss Uge, ‘Uy, pwede mong gamitin yung pa- course in English Studies. Getting a di- “Tuloy? Oo naman.” my partner is not committed to me as giging Bisaya mo para may character naman.’ So nagpatuloy ploma is likewise a goal, because he Isang malaking desisyon ang ginawang paglipat ni much as I am committed to him—that’s na yung character ko.” acknowledged that celebrities and Xian sa bakuran ng Viva. what scares me. players have a limited shelf life. What if he gets compared to Jak when it comes to body Nagpaalam o nagsabi ba sa kanya si Xian bago ito built? What did your movie make you realize about “Acting isn’t forever. In basket- nagdesisyong lumipat. The 20-year-old actor said with a smile, “Naku, kasi trade- relationships? Self-worth is more import- ball, you play until you’re in your mid- or late 30s, then you retire. Tugon ng Kapamilya star, “Hindi naman niya ako mark na yan ni Jak Roberto, e, so hindi ko mapantayan. ant than any relationship. You need Andre, plans to use his current magulang, wala naman. “Pero siguro in time, makakaisip o makakagawa din to love yourself first in order to love studies as a potential stepping “Susuportahan ko naman kung saan siya.” ako ng sarili kong trademark so yun lang, abangan niyo na someone fully. stone into screenwriting or lang.”

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9 2018 9 Coleen Garcia re- veals who will hold the purse strings once Billy Crawford Carpio: and she are married PHL dumb to grant China request to do research in Benham Rise Is Coleen Garcia quitting showbiz after she gets mar- PHILIPPINES - Supreme Court Associate request of a Chinese entity to do research “Sana respetuhin natin ‘yung separation ried? Justice Antonio Carpio said it would be in waters off eastern Luzon. of powers kapag meron ng kasong “dumb” if the Philippine government The Philippine Rise, formerly known as nakahain sa kanya,” Roque said. would allow the request of China to the Benham Rise, is located east of Luzon DFA secretary Alan Peter Cayetano explore the resource-rich Philippine Rise. and is part of the Philippines’ continental had said “Philippine law says research “China has squatted on the West shelf. In 2012, the United Nations gave the can be done as along as there is a Philippine Sea and refuses to leave despite country exclusive sovereign rights over the Filipino on board.” “So there’s nothing the ruling of the UNCLOS tribunal. Now, rise, believed to be rich in minerals and gas. suspicious about approval or disapproval China requests to be allowed to survey Chinese vessels were spotted surveying of scientific research whether they’re the Philippine Sea on the east side of the the said area in 2017, prompting the Americans, Japanese, Chinese, Mongolians, Philippines. The Philippines would be Philippine government to send Beijing a Singaporeans. If they comply we will Coleen Garcia reveals who will hold the purse strings once Billy dumb to grant China’s request,” Carpio note verbale, seeking clarification as regards approve, if they do not comply we will not Crawford and she are married said in a 24 Oras report by Raffy Tima. the presence of its ships in the resource- approve,” Cayetano said. Magdalo partylist Representative Gary rich area. Presidential Spokesperson It is the DFA which usually grants On Tonight with Boy Abunda, Coleen Alejano last week said that he had recieved Harry Roque said Carpio should respect applications to conduct research in the Garcia revealed whether or not she will information that the Department of the executive branch once a decision was area, with coordination from technical stop working if her fiancé Billy Crawford Foreign Affairs (DFA) had granted the already made. agencies depending on the type of research. asks her to. Coleen said, “It’s not him to say something like that. But if he does say something like that, he must really feel that I have to. He would have his own reasons for saying that and ako naman China NOT Needed I’d base it off on my own judgment pa rin... But when it’s out of concern, the fact Philippines has been conducting Benham Rise research without China that we would need help at home, be- cause ako I want na when I have children China’s motives raises eyebrow ako talaga ang tututok e.” With regards to having babies, Coleen MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos have Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and the said that the Philippines had approved said, “We have talked about it. Definitely, been conducting research in Benham Rise University of the Philippines in an expedi- requests from the US, China, Japan and it’s all part of our progression as a cou- even without China’s help. tion to the Benham Rise. South Korea for the past 18 years. ple and it’s not going to happen right Last January 23, presidential spokesper- The team explored the Benham Bank, He said that only two of China’s 18 after the wedding. I’ve said this before son Harry Roque defended the approval the shallowest portion of the seamount, on requests had been granted while all the that I want to work on our dynamics as a given by the Philippine government to board the government research vessel MV requests of Japan (nine) and South Korean married couple. Kasi I want to know how China to conduct maritime studies in the DA-BFAR, according to Oceana. (four) were approved. Germany’s two we’ll be able to tackle all our problems. continental shelf off the eastern seaboard The international organization provided requests were all denied. I want to know how we face everything of Luzon by saying that Filipinos couldn’t remotely operated vehicle and technical The Philippine government should also before we have a child because I want research there without China’s help. diver-videographers during the expedition extend more support to its local marine to be able to set everything aside.” Roque added that it’s China that had to get more footage and to allow a more industry to strengthen its capability to Asked who will hold the purse strings qualified so far while the requests of the extensive analysis of life in Benham Bank. conduct research, according to a fisherfolk once they’re married, Coleen said they other applicants had been turned down for Back in 2014, UP and BFAR scientists group. only talked about the financial aspect of failure to qualify “according to [the] fixed found more than 50 species of fish and a Pamalakaya pointed out that the things when they started planning for the guidelines” set by the government. thick cover of tiered plate corals and were research vessels Merchant Vessel (MV) wedding. “I’m the type kasi na nahihi- “And no one can do it because, appar- able to dive for 25 minutes and film at a Pampano, MV Albacore, and the Research ya talaga ako if I’m asking from other ently, it’s capital intensive,” Roque said in depth of 50 meters. Vessel (RV) Sardinella, which were ac- people so I really still have to support a media briefing in the Palace. With Oceana on the team, the scientists quired by the University of the Philippines my own wants and everything. Siguro ev- However, in 2016, Oceana, an interna- were able to document more than 200 fish College of Fisheries, could have been used erything that we purchase together like tional organization working to protect and species and soft and hard corals, algae and in exploring Benham Rise had they not the house, the bills, and everything we’ll restore the world’s oceans, joined marine sponges. help each other with that. But yung mga CHINA NOT NEEDED scientists from the Philippine Bureau of Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Cayetano personal na gusto ko, I’ll work for that.” continued on page 220

California man gets life for buying Filipino children

SACRAMENTO, California — A California oiled. outweighed the assistance. ling with intent to engage in illicit sexual man was sentenced to life in federal prison “His true plan was to find young “He has taken away the childhood conduct. He previously pleaded guilty to Tuesday for buying Filipino children for sex girls, virgins, and then go have sex of those victims,” Mendez said. conspiracy, producing and receiving child and pornography in what prosecutors called with them,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Investigators found three of the pornography. one of most “lurid, willful, and disturbing” Andre Espinosa said. “A 57-year-old children who posed for the por- Olmos said Clemans will appeal his life child exploitation cases in the nation. man doesn’t have sex with a 7-year- nographic photos, including one sentence. Clemans stood seemingly emotion- U.S. District Judge John Mendez said he old girl — he rapes her.” called “Angel,” when they were 7, 9, less during the hearing, but Mendez let him was sickened by the crimes committed by The sentence came after defense and 10. hug his parents and other family members Michael Carey Clemans, 57, of Sacramento. attorney Daniel Olmos argued that the judge Prosecutors brought them from the Phil- before he was led away. Prosecutors said he gave detailed instruc- should consider Clemans’ co-operation in ippines to Sacramento to testify at Clemans’ “Thank you for your support and love,” tions on how young girls should be posed, helping authorities catch his co-conspirators. trial. he told his mother. “I’ll see you on the other how their hair should be cut, whether they But Mendez agreed with prosecutors, A jury found Clemans guilty in September side.” should wear makeup or have their bodies saying the “unthinkable, inexcusable” crimes of buying children, conspiracy and travel-

10 2018 10 Gabbi inspires Ruru: But Janine is Political dynasty ban na nagkasama kami dito sa ‘Sherlock Jr’.” sought in QC In the story, he plays a fearless reporter A proposed ordinance in Quezon City seeks to ban comfortable to work2with seeking justice for victims of crime. His members of political dynasties from seeking elective riven with its goal of offering sidekick positions starting in next year’s midterm elections. Filipinos world-class entertainment, is a dog The proposal’s author, however, acknowledged GMA Enter RURU Madrid was just named Siri he could be aiming for the moon. Councilor Ranulfo the runner up in GMA7’s “Protege” in real life, Ludovica filed the proposed ordinance on Jan. 19. artista search in 2012. He was just a but who is The proposed measure would require candidates very thin 15-year-old when he won and now that he given the to submit sworn statements to the city election officer turned 20 years old last December 4, he has since name of D of having no relative currently occupying an elective grown in bulk to sport a much hunkier physique Serena in position in the local government. and he now stands almost 6 feet tall. the show. It seeks to punish violators with a prison term “Dati, of up to one year only. “Public office has become takot na Janine Gutierrez, Ruru Madrid and the exclusive domain of influential, prominent and takot ako celebrated families and clans,” he said. Gabbi Garcia sa mga aso. Ludovica, former chair of Barangay Batasan Pero dahil Hills, decried “family corporations” running the city After playing supporting roles, he has also sa show government. surpassed the career of the male winner, Jeric na ito, “There are many qualified leaders who do not get Gonzales, as he’s now being launched in his na-over- How about Janine? “We’ve worked before the chance to serve because of the situation,” he said. first primetime show where he plays the title come ko ang phobia ko sa dog. Dati ilang nang maging guest namin siya noon sa ‘En- In the 38-member city council, 11 councilors role no less, “Sherlock Jr.” “I’d really like to pa ako kay Siri, pero ngayon, nayaya- thank GMA sa pagtitiwala nila sa akin and cantadia’, pero sandali lang at hindi kami share the same surnames—Belmonte, Castelo, Liban, for giving me this big break kaya I promise to naging magka-eksena. kap-yakap ko na siya.” Medalla and Sotto. always do my best para mapaganda ang show at Nakaka-inspire to work Siri is actually the dog of Janine’s character, Irene, and she’s hindi ako mapahiya sa kanila,” he says. with her kasi napak- at odds with Ruru as Jack when the show starts. But when Imelda takes post seri- He is paired anew with his ka-love team, agaling niyang artista. Janine dies, Ruru inherits her and she becomes Ruru’s defend- Gabbi Garcia, and also with Janine Gutierrez Natutuwa rin ako kasi er. Also in the show are Ai Ai de las Alas as Ruru’s mom, Roi ously as his first girlfriend who dies tragically when hindi ko ine-expect na Vinzon as Ruru’s stepdad, Tonton Gutierrez as Sen. Lawrence, she tries to expose the misdeeds of a corrupt sobrang bait pala niya. the senator who’s married to Rochelle Barrameda, Sharmaine IMELDA Papin is taking her job as the new presi- senator played by Tonton Gutierrez. “I’m hap- Nakakahugot ako from Arnaiz as the mom of Gabbi Garcia who’s not aware she’s dent of the local actors guild, Katipunan ng mga Aktor py na makatrabaho ulit si Gabbi. Napakadali, her kapag kaeksena ko really the daughter of Sen. Lawrence, Andre Paras as Ruru’s ng Pelikulang Pilipino at Telebisyon or KAPPT, very napakagaan niyang katrabaho so it’s always nice siya. Kasi ‘yung eyes policeman best friend, Matt Evans as the son of Tonton with seriously. She has also formed the Showbiz Industry working with her kasi very comfortable na rin niya nangungusap Rochelle, and newcomers Kate Valdez and Sofia Pablo as Ru- Alliance that includes as members stage performers, kaming dalawa sa isa’t isa.” kapag tinitigan mo at ru’s younger sisters, under the direction of Rechie del Carmen singers, dancers, magicians, acrobats, actors who are madadala ka. I’m happy not part of the actors guild. She has now come up with a memorandum of agreement so that its members can be eligible members of SSS and PhilHealth. She also recently The director was then asked to comment on JaDine’s celebrated her birthday at ICON Hotel and her grand- Villegas weighs alleged lack of professionalism. “I want to be fair to all children with daughter Maffi, who came home from the people involved. I’ve worked with them (JaDine) the U.S. for the occasion, performed to entertain her before, whenever I’d pinch-hit for Tonette on the set of and her guests. Last night, she organized a benefit in on JaDine’s ‘On the Wings of Love,’” he pointed out. “I know them concert at Teatrino Greenhills for the benefit of the to be kind and responsible. It’s normal for actors to get SIA members. alleged unpro- negative publicity at some point in their careers, so it Since its her 40th anniversary in showbiz, she depends on one’s experience with them.” also plans to have a big concert for her fans this “Changing Partners,” based on a stage musical, year. Meantime, she will have a Valentine concert, fessionalism features actors Agot Isidro, Anna Luna, Sandino Martin “Timeless OPM”, on February 14, along with Rico It’s all about getting her groove back. and Jojit Lorenzo. Puno, Claire de la Fuente and Rey Valera to be held at This was according to writer-director Dan Villegas, she felt at that moment, so that was what she posted. Newport Performing Arts Theatre. They’re all happy whom movie scribes recently interviewed in relation Some people are overthinking things,” defended EDITOR: A good dodge, evade, obfuscate to hear from their producer, Anna Puno of StarMedia, to his girlfriend and collaborator Antoinette Jadaone’s Villegas. “If that happened to my movie, I’d be reply without clearing, confirming and / or that the tickets for their show are selling very fast. controversial blog post. irritated, too.” denying any of the issues or accusations. “We promise to give the audience a rousing good On her blog, Jadaone vented out her frustrations Lustre’s failing health was among the reasons for time in time for the season of hearts and romance,” over the delay in the production of an unnamed the delay, Villegas reported. adds Imelda. movie. However, it had been announced recently that Shortly after Jadaone uploaded her blog entry, Jadaone would be at the helm of the romantic film Lustre posted on her Instagram account a spinal X-ray “Never Not Love You,” starring James Reid and Nadine image captioned: “Diarrhea, fever, severe back pain Lustre. since Friday. That’s all you need to know.” “I understand her because I’m also a director. Instead of issuing a statement, Viva Entertainment, Delays make you lose your momentum,” explained her talent management, opted to repost Lustre’s photo Villegas during the media gathering for his latest with the caption: “Loud and clear. Get well soon, project, the film adaptation of the musical “Changing Nadine.” Partners.” “There were other reasons,” Villegas added. “One “It always feels like we’re groping in the dark was the scheduling conflicts; another problem was during the first few shooting days, in terms of how to about the location.” work well with the staff, crew and the actors. Then, What about the rumor that Reid got so drunk the you start to get the hang of it,” Villegas explained. night before the shoot that he failed to make it the Team Crossover Canada He added: “That’s when the brilliance of the following day? held a zumba fundrais- production team comes out … If you suddenly stop “I refuse to judge anyone, not just the actors, but ing session to send and production, that magic will disappear.” also the members of the production staff. I don’t represent Canada at the Villegas said there had already been four or five care about your life outside work. I don’t mind if you SM NBTC National High instances when the movie’s shoot was packed up. He partied the night before. What’s important to me School Championships in even wrote down those instances in his log book. is that you show up the next day and you deliver,” the Philippines. “Tonette is a very emotional person. That was what declared Villegas.

11 2018 11 Nadine Lustre’s health problems caused movie shoot delay Nadine Lustre reacts to director Antoinette Jad- De Lima ‘vindicated’ by evidence of fake aone’s frustration over delayed shooting of Never Not Love You, her movie with real-life boyfriend James Reid. news in Senate probe Inamin ni Nadine Lustre na ang kanyang madalas na pagkakasakit ang dahilan ng delay sa shooting ng MANILA - Vindicated. nag ang mundo ko! Here is proof that I She did not provide details of the pelikula nila ni James Reid na Never Not Love You. This was how Sen. Leila de Lima felt am not just making up the persecution study, but said it mirrored the findings Ayon sa aktres, napag-alaman niya mula sa as she read the transcript of the second against me,” she noted. of a survey of 65 countries released last kanyang doktor na mayroon siyang inverted cervical curve, bukod sa kanyang scoliosis. fake news hearing at the Senate, where De Lima said that seeing the pattern November by the US-based Freedom “And then I also have scoliosis which causes the Rappler CEO Maria Ressa explained how of “state-sponsored” trolling—allege House that showed China and Russia headache, the fever, lahat, Tito Boy. Super sakit siya.” government “enemies” are being system- corruption, sexualize the target, and call were flooding social media with lies and Sabay na nakapanayam ang reel-at-real-life cou- atically trolled. for the arrest of the target—brought on a disinformation rather than seeking to ple na sina Nadine at James sa ABS-CBN late-night De Lima said that Ressa’s statement at “Eureka!” moment. control them. talk show na Tonight With Boy Abunda, Biyernes ng the hearing was “proof that I am not just “Yes, that is exactly what happened to De Lima said that it is “terrifying” to gabi, January 19. making up the persecution against me.” me!” she noted. think that the country is “at the mercy” Dito nilinaw ni Nadine na tuloy pa rin ang pelikula “In many ways, I have been vindicated “Repeat ad nauseam because if you of a lobal syndicate of authoritarian gov- nila ni James. this past year: not just by the various repeat it enough times, lies become truth, ernments and rulers that attack democra- Ito ay sa kabila ng lubos na pagkabahala ng Never Not Love You director na si Antoinette “Tonet” awards and recognitions I have been hon- and truth becomes lies,” she added. cy and freedom by “killing” the truth. Jadaone sa makailang-beses na pagkaantala ng ored with, acknowledging my plight as a She said that it was an “immense She called it gaslighting, a form of psy- kanilang shooting. human rights defender under attack, but relief” to see what happened to her be chological manipulation aimed at gaining Ano ang reaksiyon nina James at Nadine sa sentimi- also by the very acts of my persecutors,” laid down and be threshed out to be a more power by “making the target ques- yento ni Direk Tonet sa nabibinbin nilang proyekto? De Lima said in a statement. “systematic operation by people who not tion his or her reality.” It is a common Sagot ni Nadine, “I guess, because the shoot has “Now, I am again vindicated, this time only train for it, but also have the back- tactic of abusers, dictators, narcissists and been pushed back and pushed back...” before my colleagues in the Senate and ing of the State.” cult leaders, De Lima said. Hindi na nagbigay ng karagdagang komento si the whole world, through the statement During the hearing on Tuesday, Ressa “You see, this is a horror story. And I James hinggil sa isyu. made by Ms. Maria Ressa during the said Rappler took part in a study looking am not even the real victim. What was DIREK TONET’S BLOG POST. January 13, Sabado, hearing on fake news,” she added. at “patriotic trolling” — a state-sponsored done to me is just one piece of the bigger nang unang mag-post sa Twitter si Direk Tonet tungkol “Nung binabasa ko yung transcript ng online hate and harassment campaign “to plan to gaslight the Filipino people,” she sa biglaang pagkansela sa dapat sana’y shooting statement ni Ms. Ressa, parang nagliwa- silence and intimidate.” added. nila noong araw na iyon, sa hindi malamang dahilan. Nasundan ito ng blog post ni Direk Tonet noong January 15, kung saan sinabi niyang “worried” siya sa “erratic” shooting schedule ng kanyang latest film Ryza, iniasa kay JC recently served notice that he was no longer a kid, is also being applied to Andrea’s teen career. project na tinawag niya sa hashtag na #foolishmovie. and was poised to tackle grittier and more From the cute kid she was, she’s been Hindi man direktang pinangalanan ni Direk Tonet, ang mahahabang challenging roles. noticeably styled and packaged napagtagni-tagni ng netizens na ito ang pelikula ng Zaijian’s “transition vehicle” to that effect into a younger Liza—efferves- JaDine. linya was a “Maalaala Mo Kaya?” episode cently lovely and gamine, the Ang orihinal na title ng pelikula ay Five Years Later, in which he portrayed a conflicted gorgeous girl next door for na naging Here’s To The Fools, hanggang sa nauwi sa Ryza, iniasa kay JC ang mahahabang linya youth with a disabled older sibling all reasons and seasons, and final title na Never Not Love You. exacerbating his already turgid tale a potentially versatile performer. Sabi pa rito ni Direk Tonet, “Sayang, andun na ang Sa totoo lang, hindi biro ang haba ng mga momentum eh. of woes. In addition, just as Liza dialogue nina Ryza Cenon at JC Santos sa Mr. and “More and more shooting days cancelled – some and Mrs. Cruz. Kung hindi ka magaling na artista It was an acting assignment that was given Enrique Gil as reasons more heartbreaking than others, so heart- at mag-memorize, you’d end up retaking the could easily have gone awry and screen consort, Andrea is being breaking they make me cry.” scenes over and overboard due to the thespic tempta- partnered with Grae. It’s much NETIZENS’ SPECULATIONS. Nasundan ito ng iba’t over. tion to “push and shove” the already too early to tell if the same casting ibang espekulasyon ng netizens tungkol sa pagka- Between Ryza and JC, ang aktor ang mas sanay obvious—but the young actor resisted chemistry and “magic” will work kaantala ng shooting ng pelikula, partikular na sa sa mahahabang lines since galing nga siya sa the facile way out, and came up with an in their case, but we can expect biglaang pagkansela sa shooting nila noong January theater. admirably felt and focused portrayal. their handlers to give it their 13. So, it looks like Zaijian is good and best shot. May ilang netizens na nagsabing ang “sobrang Aminado naman si Ryza na talagang binigyan kalasingan” diumano ni James ang dahilan kung bakit ready for what else will be thought up by his Finally, we hope that siya ng mga tip ni JC while doing the film. hindi ito nakasipot sa shooting. “Nagbibigay din siya sa akin ng mga advice mentors and managers to further challenge Xyriel Manabat will be given May nagsabi namang nagkasakit si Nadine kaya kasi more on lines po talaga, dialogue na mahaba, and “stretch” him this season. the big build-up treatment hindi ito nakarating sa shooting. mas sanay siya du’n kasi theater actor siya. Binibi- We hope that the lineup will include a new as a tweening or teen Ngunit hindi na nagbigay ng reaksiyon si Direk gyan niya ako ng tips so lalong gumagaan ’yung teleserye and full-length film, to more firmly star, because she was the Tonet hinggil dito. pakiramdam ko habang nagsu-shoot,” sey ni Ryza. focus on and showcase his “twin- best child actress of her January 16 at 17 naman nang magpahiwatig si Ginagampanan nina Ryza and JC ang roles na ning” set of performing generation. Nadine tungkol sa kanyang health issues sa pamam- Ella and Raffy Cruz, respectively, na nagkakilala skills. Her unique “selling and agitan ng pagbahagi ng X-ray ng spinal column niya sa Instagram. sa airport ng Palawan kung saan kinunan ang But, no “love team” route differentiating” factor as a for Zaijian, please. Drama is more his cup of juvenile performer was her “precocious” approach, buong pelikula. Dahil magkaapelyido nga sila, DIREK DAN’S TAKE. Sa presscon ng pelikulang napagkamalan sa trip na mag-asawa sila. thespic tea, so he should be given scripts and uncommonly wise and insightful for one so young. Changing Partners noong Huwebes, January 18, nahin- Habang nagtu-tour sa buong city ng Palawan characters that deepen his gifts in this regard. So, we trust that Xyriel’s upcoming teen portray- gan ng reaksiyon ang boyfriend ni Direk Tonet na si ang dalawang karakter kung saan sila unti-unting All set for launching als will similarly underscore her signature smart Dan Villegas tungkol sa espekulasyong naglasing si nagkalapit, ipinapakita rin sa viewers ang lahat ng On the other hand, the love team route is the and perceptive projection, perhaps in “quotable” James noong gabi bago ang dapat sana’y shooting famous scenic spots dito, kabilang na nga ang avenue chosen for another tweening star, Andrea screen comedies or satires that give her enough day ng Never Not Love You. Underground River. Kaya naman, while watch- Brillantes, who is being initially paired off with elbow room to sassily sally off and hit her comedic Ngunit ang tanging kinumpirma ni Direk Dan ay ing the film, para ka na ring nakapag-tour sa Grae Fernandez. targets. “frustrated” si Direk Tonet sa pagkakaantala sa shoot- When she was a child performer, lovely Andrea But, make no mistake, Xyriel can also go ing ng pelikula, at bilang isa ring direktor ay naiintindi- place. han niya kung bakit lubos na nababahala ang nobya. tended to be shy—but, her new teen-star persona is dramatic really well and movingly, so room should Kung anu’t ano man, naniniwala raw si Direk Dan na Child talents make the key transi- pushing her to be more vivacious, with-it and thus also be made for that other strength of hers. hindi isyu ang pagkakasakit o pagpa-party ng isang truly stellar. How about romantic shows and films? Only if artista o sinumang staff sa isang film production. tion The way we see it, Liza Soberano’s own long Xyriel gets to play confident young women who Ang mahalaga raw ay makapag-deliver ng kung This season, a few of them have already made and sometimes even painful transition has proven don’t depend on men for approval—or permission! anuman ang requirement sa kanila. that key transition, paced by Zaijian Jaranilla, who to be so successful and effective that the template

12 2018 12 RIGHT, Celine Grey, Miss Philippines PIDC 2016 had recently celebrated her 18th birthday on December Spotlight 29, 2017 at the Venetian Banquet MANILA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, 1960’s Hall,Vaughan, Ontario. She graced her guests with her voice and in duet with local Toronto artists namely Emilio Zarris, Glenn Montera and Aaron Hernandez. A great finish to 2017 Celine Grey wearing a Manny Halasan creation.

Sophie denies she still sees Vin: We’re just friends now Shai Garrido (PHOTO SOPHIE Albert is the female winner in TV5’s Artista Academy AT LEFT) and Candace search but now that TV5 has become a sports channel and no Santos wins the DZMM longer produces entertainment shows, she has moved to GMA-7, Global Pinoy Singing Idol in the Philippines managed by Manny Valera, and happy to be part of their new (CENTRE)Grand primetime show, “The One that Got Away”. Champion- Shairah “I’m glad kasi maganda ‘yung role na ibinigay sa akin,” she Garrido fom Hamilton says. “I play Chanel, the current girlfriend of Dennis Trillo at ang (RIGHT)1st Runner up- Candace Santos from past girlfriends niya are Lovi Poe, Rhian Ramos and Max Collins. Mississauga ABOVE, FV Foods owner Mel Galeon had a birthday celebration Di ba, mapahanay lang sa kanila, it’s an honor na for me. At ang (LEFT)3rd Runner up - complete with fun, games and prizes. maganda, they’re all very nice to me. Siyempre, noong una, I Berna Stiger from Vienna have my apprehensions kasi baguhan lang ako sa GMA, but it Austria turned out ang babait nilang lahat so I felt comfortable right BELOW, Tawag ng Tanghalan films, television series and video games. away. I’m very positive that thing will be going well sa paglipat Myrtle Sarrosa In 2012, she joined the teen edition of champion Maria Panaligan kong ito sa Kapuso Network.” Pinoy Big Brother and eventually emerged as the sings at the Sheryn Regis con- Will she be a contravida to Lovi, Rhian and Max? “Hindi naman paints the town season’s Big Winner. Thereafter, she launched her cert. BOTTOM, Sheryn Regis exactly contravida. Medyo sweet ‘yung character ko. Magkaka- acting and recording career being cast in television fixes her hair as red sakit dito si Dennis and he will be in coma, at ako ang mag-aal- series like Kahit Puso’y Masugatan, Moon of concert producer Actress and cosplayer Myrtle Sarrosa Desire, Forevermore, and My Super D. She’s been aga sa kanya. Pero nakaka-insecure katrabaho sina Lovi, Rhian Randy Bucao embraces her sensuality and shows off her re- cently cast in La Luna Sangre, The Good and Max kasi ang gaganda nila. Baka magmukha akong pangit sensational curves as she dons something fit for tells the fans Son, and FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. kapag kaeksena ko sila. But I really like them, very professional, the love month. The rising star graces the cover of they have to Myrtle Sarrosa is a certified hindi nagpapa-star sa set so I’m having a pleasant experience. a popular men’s magazine and proves everyone finish at 12AM eye candy in numerous shots for But I do play a contravida role in a movie I just did for Regal, that she’s one of the faces people should watch out the cover story where she shows off during the ‘Recipe for Love’ directed by Joey Reyes. Contravida ako kay for this 2018. her sensational figure. photo-op Described by FHM as the “New Myrtle,” the Christian Bables and his new leading lady, Cora Waddell.” As a recording after the 23-year-old puts on a revealing red two-piece Does she have a new boyfriend after she broke up with Vin artist, she collabo- concert. matched with faux fur coat falling off her Abrenica? It’s said they still see each other? “Wala akong boy- rated with Young shoulders. JV in releasing friend at hindi totoong nagkikita pa kami. Wala na The popular men’s glossy noted, “She’s a digital single kami talaga. But we’re good friends. Pareho also back to show you that she has more entitled, “Your kaming nagsisimula uli, e. Ako rito sa GMA in store. This is just the tip of the Name,” which at siya naman, sa kabila. It’s better that iceberg, gents. She was just starting last ranked Number way so we can really focus well on our year—marking the year with a Cum Laude 1 on MYX’s Myx own careers.” finish and an epic Ginebra Calendar gig. Mobile Top Picks. She This time around, she promises that She was wearing a revealing red outfit has released two CDs, a nothing’s going to stop her from self-titled album, and a with plunging neckline that shows her blossoming.” ample cleavage at the presscon of TOT- sophomore record that was COSPLAY GODDESS. certified Gold by the Philip- GA. Is this the sign that she’s now reading Actress and cosplayer Myrtle Sarrosa is red pine Association of the Record to go sexy? “Hindi naman. Actually, hot as she covers FHM February issue. Industry in October 2016. galing ito sa kanila (production). In an article on FHM website, the She’s also ventured Kasi lahat kami, dapat, red ang magazine also added that the Pinoy Big into songwriting and was able to suot. When I wore it, sabi ko, naku, Brother: Teen Edition 4 Big Winner has pen a few songs for Maja Salvador sobrang daring. Ano ba to? But “come into her own after many changes and Jennylyn Mercado. from previous year embraced her innate I had to wear it kahit nako-con- On the big screen, she debuted in sexiness to eventually project a more the Cinemalaya entry Lola in 2014. In scious ako. Pero puro tape confident version of herself.” ‘yan sa loob ha. Para hindi the same year, she was cast in Star Before entering show business, Myrtle, Cinema’s Once A Princess. Later, she lumabas at nang hindi makita at age 14, started participating in Cosplay joined the cast of another Star Cinema ang hindi dapat makita. Ha Conventions and had won several awards for movie Just The Way You Are in 2015, and in ha ha!” representing numerous characters inspired by Regal Entertainment’s MMFF 2017 entry, animé , cartoons, comic books, live-action Haunted Forest. 13 2018 13 ing nila sa Tonight With Boy Abunda. May solo fans includes Gray, who previously represented the country be opened,” she said in an Instagram post. “At this James at Nadine, Pinagsasabong! ang dalawa na pinagsasabong pa rin sina James at for Bb. Pilipinas 2018 in Miss World 2016. She had a controversial Top 5 moment, more than anything, in my mind are all of MANILA – After Miss World, Catriona Gray is ready to Nananatiling naka-off ang comments box ng Insta- Nadine. Sabagay, uso ito kahit kaninong fandom. finish, with many pageant fans believing that she you who have ceaselessly supported me since day gram (IG) ni Nadine Lustre kaya ang bashers nito, sa conquer the Binibining Pilipinas 2018 stage. should have won the crown. one. Maraming, maraming salamat sa inyo. This is IG ni James Reid pumapasok at nagku-comment. Photos of the 40 official candidates of Bb. Pilipinas “Hopeful that today the doors to my dreams will for you.” Hindi natapos ang isyu sa dalawa after ng guest- ‘Let’s do this!’ Catriona Gray is ready have been posted online by Bb. Pilipinas, and this

Klea Pineda-Andre Paras Loveteam?

It was a great celebration. The delicious food was overflowing, the mood was happy and festive, the crowd was game for fun, and prizes galore by the man of the night, FV Foods owner and birthday celebrant Mel Galeon. While the weather outside was frightfully frigid, there was a lot of warmth indoor. FV Foods employees, their families and friends were there to join Mel in celebrating his birthday. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS MEL!

14 2018 14 be opened,” she said in an Instagram post. “At this “Let’s do this,” she added. She will go independent in the national pageant, moment, more than anything, in my mind are all of Gray has since become a fan favorite to win Bb. which sends representatives not only to Miss Universe you who have ceaselessly supported me since day Pilipinas 2018, with some even going as far as saying but also Miss International, Miss Supranational, one. Maraming, maraming salamat sa inyo. This is that she may be the country’s fourth Miss Universe Miss Intercontinental, Miss Globe, and Miss Grand for you.” winner. International.

Cheryl Diaz Meyer Filipina photojournalist sweeps coveted White House Awards A Filipina American photojournalist recently swept up awards at an annual photo contest held by the White House. Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Cheryl Diaz Meyer bagged every single award for the international { news category at the White House News Photographers Association’s ‘The Eyes of History’ still contest last January 21. Binibining The Quezon City-born freelance photojournalist won first, second, and third place, as well as both awards of ex- cellence for her photos of Myanmar’s Rohingya refugees. In a Tweet, Diaz Meyer said she hopes her win Pilipinas would increase awareness for the plight of the Rohingya refugees. Taking a break are #5 Rose Murphy, #9 Agatha Romero(ABOVE & RIGHT) & hihiwalay na kami ni Jay. So, we’re #20 Catriona Gray in between photo shoots Klea Pineda-Andre both going separate ways. for the Bb. Pilipinas pageant. “I’ve been really busy with Paras Loveteam? moving in my own place.” sa sa magandang nangyari sa Ang tinutukoy na “Jay” ni Kris ay Kim Chiu, Ryan Bang un- Sirkus ay ang pagkakadiskubre na ang matalik na kaibigan at kapwa singer na si Jay-R. likely pair in new romcom Imay chemistry sina Andre Paras at Klea Pineda at puwede silang gawing KRIS IS SINGLE. Kumusta naman Kapamilya stars Kim Chiu and Ryan Bang are loveteam. Pareho silang matangkad ang relasyon nila ni Katrina? at bagay ang hitsura dahil kung tisoy Ayon kay Kris, “We’re on good teaming up for the first time to headline a Star si Andre, morena si Klea. Hindi na terms, actually. Now, we’re on very Cinema movie to be directed by Tony Reyes. mahihirapan ang GMA Artist Center good terms. Reyes revealed that Kim already started filming na hanapan sila ng loveteam. “Kasama din siya when we went but a release date is yet to be announced. He added to Solaire with her family. Nakita ang chemistry nina Andre “So, I invited her, her whole that the new team-up will be joined by Moi Bien, at Thea sa presscon ng Sirkus nang family. Everyone had a good time. Pepe Herrera, and Lassy Marquez. pagtabihin sila para sa pictorial. Okay Kris Lawrence “on very “We’re sitting at a table, just Former ‘Pinoy Big Brother’ housemates Kim Chiu Jillian Ward, gusto naman siguro sa dalawa kung gawin talking about life, we talked about FV Foods owner Mel Galeon (STANDING) play and Ryan Bang team up in a new Star Cinema flick. silang love- team dahil pareho silang Pinoy Henyo at his birthday party. good terms” with ex-girl- stuff, we have a good relationship.” maging Dyesebel walang ka-loveteam. January 2014 nang maghiwalay “Siyempre, sikat ngayon ang mga Korean Si Andre ay ang strongman na friend Katrina Halili sina Kris at Katrina pagkatapos ng hearthrob, at isa na po siya doon,” Kim said is jest limang taong relasyon. Kapuso child actress Jillian Ward is si Martel sa Sirkus at si Klea ay ang referring to her leading man. Isa raw sa rason ng kanilang pa- Kris Lawrence shares details about blooming into a lovely young lady. In her fire-breather na si Selfira. Nag-train- ghihiwalay ay ang kawalan ng growth In a separate interview, Ryan said he feels recent bonding with ex-girlfriend recent beach trip photos on Instagram, Jillian ing muna ang da- lawa sa loob ng maraming taon nilang Katrina Halili and their five-year-old fortunate to be paired with Kim, “Kasi si Kim Chiu bago simulan ang pagsasama. expressed her wish to portray Dyesebel one daughter. ang pinaka crush ng mga Korean dito sa Pilipinas.” Kasalukuyang single si Kris taping at Bagamat wala sa poder ni Kris day. matapos makipag-break sa kanyang “May mga hindi kilala kay Ryan Bang, pero sinamahan Lawrence ang five-year-old daughter In a post, she asked her fans, “I [want to] non-showbiz girlfriend noong kilala si Kim Chiu ng lahat. Lahat ng kaibigan ko ng bonding nila ng ex-girlfriend na si Katrina December. play Dyesebel one day. What do you think?” para kahit Halili, regular naman daw niya itong nababaliw na. Promise!” Ryan added, triggering Aniya, “Unfortunately, wala po. She also recently covered The Little Mer- nakikita. laughter among some members of the press. pa-paa- “I just actually got out of a Ayon sa R&B singer, “My relation- maid’s soundtrack, “Part of Your World.” no, relationship, so let’s stay clear muna— Kim’s latest film was the horror flick The Ghost ship with Katy is superb. Netizens agreed that Jillian’s innocent mag- focus on work, focus on myself. “I’ve been seeing her about two to Bride while Ryan was part of the 2017 romantic “And then if it comes, it comes.” charm, mestiza features, and soothing voice ing three times a week. comedy film Loving in Tandem. Kim and Ryan both Dalawang taon din daw silang close sila. “Well, it’s only been this January. would make her a perfect Dyesebel. nagsama ng kanyang ex-girlfriend. rose to prominence after joining the teen editions of Usually, I try three to four times. Roadsport Honda’s Harold Guarin and Bakit sila naghiwalay? Pinoy Big Brother in 2006 and 2010, respectively. “But since I’m in the process of Nenita Lora attend a golden wedding “It didn’t work,” maiksi niyang moving, I finally got my own place, anniversary. sagot.

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Do they plan to get married soon? “Ay, “Hangga’t maaari, isa lang makilala mong babae, isa lang pillars, television and movie director Maryo J. wala pa. Sabi ko, sa kanya, I’m only 27, so give me mga eight Delos Reyes. babae na kasamahan mo sa buhay, perfect!” Anong ibinibigay niyang love advice kay Daniel? more years pa kasi marami pa kong gustong gawin sa buhay. The award-winning Kapuso director died At this point, I’m just not ready yet. Someday, when I’m fully Saturday (Jan. 27) after suffering from heart Sagot ni Rommel, “Hanggang silang dalawa ay nagmamahalan, tuloy lang. Be straight and true to each other. totally completely ready, we will get there.” attack in Dipolog City. ‘TOTGA’s feedback is very positive. Rhian plays the very In his enriched and fulfilling 65 years of life, he “Yun lang naman ang sinasabi ko, especially kay DJ. sexy Zoe. “I’m a swimwear designer in the story. That’s why created a body of work — including films, dramas “Lagi naman niya sinasabi, ‘Iba ang pagka-Padilla ko’ dahil and comedies, adaptations and remakes — that one-woman man siya.” you’d see me wearing sexy swimsuits in the show. changed the landscape of the Philippine movie and Kuwento ni Rommel, saksi siya sa tibay ng pagmamahalan In a publicity photo that went trending in social media, television industry. nina Daniel at Kathryn. she is shown wearing a daring and revealing gown and those The ace filmmaker directed ground-breaking Kahit na noong mga panahong hindi pa umaamin sina who’ve seen it say she’s not wearing any panties. “Actually, and blockbuster movies.He also directed the iconic Daniel at Kathryn tungkol sa kanilang relasyon, napapansin na may panties ako roon. Hindi lang kita kasi siyempre, concealed youth-oriented film “Bagets” in 1984 and the Nora raw ni Rommel ang pagiging malapit ng dalawa. siya. There are different kinds of underwear na babagay sa Aunor-starrer “Naglalayag” in 2004. As early as 2014, naiulat ng PEP.ph na magkarelasyon na kung anong dress na suot mo, so huwag na silang maiskan- sina Daniel at Kathryn. He also directed the inspirational film dalo.” “Magnifico” in 2003. Magnifico won the Crystal Bear Ngunit noong early 2017 lang naging bukas ang dalawa sa in the 2004 Berlin Film Festival Children’s Category pagsasabing sila na. and Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk Grand Prix for Best Bago mag-Pasko noong 2017 ay naka-bonding pa ni Randy Bucao produces Feature Film in the same festival. It also garnered Rommel ang anak. major recognitions in the FAMAS Awards, Gawad Nagkukuwento ba si Daniel tungkol kay Kathryn? successful Sheryn Regis Urian Awards, Golden Screen Awards and FAP Sagot niya, “Oo naman. Super Bal niya ‘yan, di ba? Si concert Awards in the Philippines. Kathryn, ganun din. In the small screen, he has helmed numerous “Hindi lang sila. Pati si Min, si Karla, at pamilya, talagang Randy Bucao produced his first successful concert of soap operas in GMA 7 including “Someone To sobra ang bonding.” Sheryn Regis. Starting at 8pm, they finished at around Watch Over Me”, “Pari Ko’y”, “Niño”, “Magkano Ba Si Min Bernardo ay ina ni Kathryn, at si Karla Estrada ang Ang Pag-ibig”, “Pahiram Ng Sandali”, “Little Star”, ina ni Daniel. 11:40PM. After a front act consisting of Kayleigh Cerezo, “Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak”, “Biritera”, “Munting May mga pagkakataong nakakasama rin daw ni Rommel Maria Panaligan, Fieness Mendoza, Joel Sebag, Marky Hugh Heredera”, “Magdusa Ka”, “Dapat Ka Bang ang young couple. and Edwin Andres, Sheryn Regis took the stage singing a Mahalin?”, among others. “Oo minsan, nagkakaroon naman ng pagkakataon. Kapag variety of songs. She joked with the crowd, made them laugh The noted filmmaker was a former seminarian may mga shows, ganyan, konting kain-kain.” and made them feel at ease. At onepoint, she felt so warm who began his movie career in the 1970s. He studied Boto raw siya kay Kathryn, lalo na’t nakikita niyang that Joel brought an electric fan. I guess the lights and the Communication at the University of the Philippines masaya ang anak sa piling ng dalaga. heater at the stage was warmer than the rest of the theatre. Ayon pa kay Rommel, sa tingin niya ay The One na ni in Diliman, Quezon City and has won accolades here She was probably onstage from 9am up to 11:40pm. Well, Daniel si Kathryn. and abroad. she left for around 15 minutes while a Singing Idol veteran Apart from being a brilliant director, he has been “I guess! Kasi kasasabi lang niya recently, di ba? Kakaiba yung nararamdaman niya kay Kathryn. Thomas Stringfellow took the stage while she changed outfit. a mentor to various actors in the industry and a Unlike other stars who sing 4 songs and stay onstage for a catalyst in shaping their careers. He was a consultant “Sinasabi ko nga kanina, as long as mapapanindigan mo maximum of 30 minutes after an hour-long of front for GMA Artist Center and was deeply involved in yung true love mo till the end, so be it.” its Talent Development program. acts, Ms. Regis stayed for 2 and a half hours. Direk Maryo was a visionary and an extremely She was entertaining and funny so talented soul that GMA Network is proud of. His Rhian stays with GMA, the people felt that it was worth it. legacy will always remain in the hearts of all his Happy and contented Afterwards, some mebers of the loved ones, friends, colleagues, and talents in the audience wanted their photos industry. taken with her. At this point, RHIAN Ramos just laughs off the rumor that she’s planning producer randy Bucao to leave GMA-7 soon because it took so long before she was reminded the crowdn that they given a new show, “The One That Got Away”, since her last FIRST, kate Mohan and fmaily pose with Sheryn Regis. Rommel Padilla proud to say that son have to vacate the theatre at show was still “Sinungaling Mong Puso” almost one year ago. SECOND, Ryza Quijano and mom pose with Sheryn Regis. 12AM. It was already 11:45, Daniel is a one-woman man “Wala akong balak umalis sa GMA as I’m very grateful for THIRD, Maria Panaligan, Edwin Andres and Fienness Mendoza pose Aminado si Rommel Padilla, 52, na naging tatak ng Padilla so the crowd rushed for their the projects they give me. Kahit wala akong soap, I did ‘Taste with Sheryn Regis. brothers ang pagiging mapagmahal sa babae. photo-op with the star. FOURTH, Genelie Panaligan, daughter Maria pose with Sheryn Regis. Pero gusto raw niya ang pagiging stick to one ng anak na si Buddies’, a lifestyle show which I host with Solenn Heussaff. And while wala akong soap, nag-movie naman ako, so I’m still

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It’s hard to disagree that, in many getting in on the action won’t just be a physical joyride— it ‘Kambal, Karibal’, lalong circumstances, getting all up in those sheets can do wonders could also help calm the mind. umiinit ang mga eksena Public school teachers, who died due to work-related sickness and injuries, would re- Muling pinatunayan ng tandem nina Bianca ceive “funeral discount privileges” if Senator ease their economic burden caused by their why no TV network has opened doors for her despite Umali at Miguel Tanfe- lix pati Nancy Binay’s bill is enacted into law. meager income. “Public School Teachers nev- being among the premiere TV hosts in the country. na rin ng buong cast ng GMA In Senate Bill No. 1670, which she filed er ceases to uphold their responsibility in ed- “Bakit po walang kumukuhang network sa iyo Miss Primetime series na Kam- on Monday, Binay sought a 20 percent ucating the youth despite being overworked Kris, eh ang galing galing niyo po… Every Filipino bal, Karibal na unstop- abble discount on funeral services for families of with long hours and large class sizes. The wants [to see you on] television,” a certain @jonaldo- sila sa paghahatid ng public school teachers of the Department of State recognizes the efforts of Public School jmanalo1565 said. kalidad na programa. Bal- Education and the Commission on Higher Teachers in shaping the youth towards be- His concern got the TV host’s attention and was itang-balita kasi Education “who died on account of work-re- coming productive and responsible members lucky enough to draw out an answer from her. ngayon na sila ang mas lated sickness and injuries.” of this country,” she said in her explanatory To Aquino, it’s simply a “political reality,” which she tinututukang kwen- to “The amount of discounts granted in note in the bill. did not elaborate on. kumpara sa katapat pursuance of this Act shall be allowed as “Considering these significant contri- Although Aquino has stopped appearing on TV since nitong programa sa deductions in the computation of taxable butions, it is only appropriate to extend separating with her former mother network ABS-CBN, kabilang network. Paano incomes of funeral homes granting the same, assistance and grant Public School Teachers she has got herself a successful back-up plan – being ba naman kasi painit provided however, that the tax deductions special discounts to ease them of their eco- an online personality. nang painit ang mga shall not exceed 10 percent of its taxable nomic burden caused by a meager income. Apart from her sharing her daily living with her eksena dito lalo na sa pagitan nina Crisan income,” the bill said. The discount privileges provided under this followers though her online episodes, she continues to (Bianca Umali) at ng kanyang kakambal na si “Provided, further that the tax deduction bill thus, seeks to help improve the plight of be a prime endorser, working with over 40 brands as Crisel (Pauline Mendoza) na nasa katawan ni under these sections shall be evidenced by Public School Teachers,” she added. of the moment. Cheska (Kyline Alcantara). Hindi na nga na- the Public School Teacher’s identification Apart from being a TV personality, she’s also an kapagpigil ang viewers na ilabas ang kanilang card used by the Department of Education Kris Aquino says ‘political reality’ is accomplished businesswoman. In fact, she certainly emosyon sa social media lalo na nang ireveal and the Commission on Higher Education,” doesn’t need an acting career to make a living. But ng programa ang katotohanan. Tunay ngang it added. reason TV networks won’t hire her being in the limelight, doing acting and hosting, has kakaiba ang mga plot twist nito, huh! Under the proposed measure, violators always been her passion, which she intends to do for should be penalized by imprisonment of up Queen of All Media Kris Aquino reveals what she thinks the long haul. to six years and/or a fine of up to P200,000. is the reason why major networks are shying away Among her latest endorsements is a local cosmetics Binay wants 20% dis- Binay hopes that these “special discounts” from getting back on television. brand. count on public school to the public school teachers would somehow On Instagram, a concerned fan asked the actress

17 2018 17 GMA Network takes viewers to a magical journey in Sirkus To all GMA Pinoy TV viewers, prepare to as Lira in the hit telefantasya series They will eventually learn the reason remarkable portrayals as an antagonist, Ms. be spellbound by GMA Network’s newest Encantadia. Mikoy, on the behind the villainess’ obsession to catch Cherie Gil breathes life to the coldhearted and adventure-filled fantasy series Sirkus. other hand, is a finalist in the them. vengeful La Ora. Produced by the award-winning GMA reality TV show Protégé: Joining Mikee and Mikoy in this Helping La Ora in her quest to catch Mia Public Affairs team, Sirkus is a family-oriented The Battle for The Big colorful series are some of today’s and Miko are her minions Luca (Divine program about fraternal twins Mia and Miko Artista Break. After their brightest stars: Andre Paras, who Tetay) and Facundo (Gerard Arca). Playing who find themselves in the company of a parents mysteriously plays the lovable strongman special roles are Zoren Legaspi and Angelu de travelling circus called Sirkus Salamanca after disappear, Mia and Martel; Chariz Solomon as Leon as the twins’ parents Miguel and Liza. trying to escape from the hands of an evil Miko will have to rely the quirky clairvoyant Astra; This latest Kapuso offering is created by villainess. On the road, the twins will discover on the protection of a Sef Cadayona as the funny Program Manager Angeli Atienza. secrets about their new-found family as well as rag-tag group of circus acrobat Al; and Klea Pineda At the helm of this upcoming magical series their own identities. performers who include a (PHOTO) as the gorgeous is internationally-awarded writer-director Zig Portraying Mia and Miko are two of today’s magician, a fire-breather, fire-breather Selfira. Veteran Dulay. promising young actors Mikee Quintos and an acrobat, a strongman, actor Gardo Versoza plays Join Mia and Miko’s magical journey Mikoy Morales. Mikee, who won as the Best and a clairvoyant. In the middle of this cat- Leviticus—the leader of the Sirkus Salamanca in Sirkus via GMA’s flagship international New Female TV Personality at the 2017 Star and-mouse chase, the circus becomes key to who will serve as the father figure of the twins. channel, GMA Pinoy TV. Awards for TV, is best known for her role revealing the truth about the siblings’ identity. One the country’s best actresses known for her

ka, kapag may project ang leading lady mo, siyempre, What advice can you give to other girls like you? LOVI Poe is so busy these days. She’s in GMA7’s new Jak Roberto reveals isasama ka palagi. “I’d tell girls like me to stop placing their self- primetime soap, “The One that Got Away”, that will “Kung walang project ang leading lady mo, pahinga worth on other people’s opinions. To all those precious start airing this Monday. And she’s also in three new downside of being in ka rin kasi hindi naman puwede yung isa sa inyo ang girls out there: stop thinking that you are fat, ugly, movies. She figures in a love triangle story with Tom a love team [angat] kasi nga love team kayo.” not worthy. Stop, because you are beautiful! If you’re Rodriguez and Erich Gonzales in “The Significant More importantly, Jak pointed out, “For me, mas not yet satisfied about what you have and who you Other” that will be shown in February. And she’s now Jak Roberto prefers to work solo rather than be part nabibigyan ng kalayaan na mabigyan ng ibang are, then work on it but do it for yourself. There’s also doing “Latay” where she plays the abusive wife of of a love team, “For me, mas nabibigyan ng kalayaan project.” something in you that only you have, and that makes Allen Dizon, a battered husband, directed by Ralston na mabigyan ng ibang project.” you very special. Always remember that.” Jover. Her third movie is “Pisonet” with the comeback- Jak Roberto considers his upcoming GMA-7 teleserye Here’s How Klea Pineda ing director Tikoy Aguiluz. Contessa another big break for his showbiz career. Lovi no longer hides that she is in an LDR (long “Ito yung isa sa mga big break ko, bukod sa Meant Deals with Nasty Comments Diego Explains How Nude distance relationship) with French BF Chris Johnson To Be,” said the Kapuso hunk actor in an interview Video Leaked who spent the recent Christmas holidays here with her. recently. Staying positive is key. But among her ex-BFs (Jake Cuenca and Rocco Nacino Unlike his previous TV series with rumored girlfriend As a young actress, Klea Pineda is always put DIEGO Loyzaga says that his nude photo was just acci- among them), who would she say is the one that got Barbie Forteza, Jak won’t be competing against his under the microscopic view of society more than most dentally uploaded in his social media account while he away for her? “Sorry po, but wala po akong ganong co-actors. girls. With her line of work, it’s harder to cancel out the and his mom, Teresa Loyzaga, and brother Joseph were TOTGA,” she says. This time, he will be working closely with Contessa external voices that always seem to have comments on on vacation in Amsterdam. “Actually, it’s a video, not a Is it because she’s the one who got away for those lead actress, Glaiza de Castro. everything that she does. But Klea knows better. We picture. I took videos kasi of our whole European trip. guys she left behind? “Ay, wala po akong sinabing “Parang kada-taon, nag-a-upgrade nang nag-a- caught up with her and had a short chat on how she I was vlogging the whole time to show the culture of ganyan. Parang ang yabang naman kapag nagsalita upgrade. deals with nasty comments. Read on and see how she the people in the countries we visited. Sa spa nila, it’s ka ng ganyan.” “Sobrang natutuwa ako sa takbo ng career ko. maturely handles criticism! a tradition na get into the bath tub sa sauna na butt She admits that breaking up is a very hard thing to “This time din kasi drama naman, unlike yung dati As an actress, you’re always in the spotlight. naked. By accident, napasama ‘yung footage doon sa do and not at all her exes are her friends. “Yung iba rom-com, e,” he said about Contessa. Because of this, have you ever been called names My Story ng Instagram account ko, pero na-realize ko kasi, we’ve lost communications. But I’m hoping they Although this will be the first time for Jak to work because of your body type? How did you feel about agad and I deleted it right away. May isa pang video know that I wish them well and I want to be in good with Glaiza in an acting project, he does not feel the those comments? na tumakbo ako nang hubad sa gitna ng snow on New terms with them.” need to adjust since they already know each other. “Sometimes they tell me I am fat. Of course, Year’s Eve in Amsterdam. Buti na lang di napasama Is she more serious with Chris? Have they talked “Siguro nakatulong yung nagkasama kami sa I get conscious with those comments and insecure pati ‘yun.” about marriage? “Wala pang ganun. Even if all of my Singapore noong may show kami. sometimes. But I have learned how to take criticisms Someone said he did it on purpose so that his new friends, halos married nang lahat, hindi ko iniisip ang “Same lang din ang gym namin, so kapag nagka- constructively. “ movie, “Mama’s Girl”, with Sofia Andres will be talked ganyan. Wala pa ‘yan sa aking scheme of things right kasalubong... nagkakilala naman na kami, nagkaku- How do you deal with this emotionally and about. “Ay hindi po. Makakatulong ba ‘yun, e family now. Mas focused pa rin ako sa work, lalo ngayong wentuhan naman. concretely? movie itong ginawa namin? As it is, we’re all proud I’m so busy sa dami ng ginagawa ko. And I can feel na “Mabait si Glaiza at saka alam naman natin na “I begin by dealing with it on an emotional level. of our movie kasi it imparts good values about family kung pakakasal ako ngayon, I will be just half hearted magaling siyang aktres. I take time to self-reflect, and if there’s truth to what relationships.” about it. If I ever I’d commit myself in marriage, gusto “Kapag magaling ang katrabaho mo, nadadala ka, they say, I work on ways to improve myself. If I do Would he say he is a mama’s boy? “Yes, I think so. I ko, ‘yung buong-buo, nandun ako.” e. Ganun ang nararamdaman ko.” notice that I am gaining weight in several areas, I use grew up with my mom in Australia, so we’re really very How would she describe the past year for her? their comments as motivation to lose weight, to be close to each other. I have so much love and respect “Okay naman. 2017 was good for me. I did a lot of NO LOVE TEAM PARTNER. In this series, Jak does healthier.” for her.” traveling, which I enjoyed so much. I also did one of not need to be the leading man of Glaiza. He actually How did you learn to accept and love the body that He doesn’t want to talk about his rift with his dad, my best dramas ever, ‘Someone to Watch Over Me’. prefers this setup rather than be dependent on a love you have? What pushed you to this way of thinking? Cesar Montano, anymore. “Tapos na po ‘yun. We’re And now, kapapasok lang ng taon, meron naman team. “I’ve learned to be more thankful of my body. I okay now. At kahit anupang sabihin, he’s my dad and akong TOTGA and three new movies so it’s a very good “Okay lang naman sa akin ang walang ka-love am thankful that I have a body that is functioning, I love him.” way to start 2018.” team,” he said. healthy and complete. Not everyone has this blessing. I Then, he explained, “Bukod sa nasusubukan ko na believe that a way to show gratitude I have toward my ma-partner sa iba’t ibang leading ladies, hindi rin po body is by learning how to help it to be the best that it Lovi says getting married ako nata-tie up sa isang love team. can be. It’s a process that entails going to the gym and isn’t on her agenda yet “Para kasing ang hirap kapag may ka-love team being more careful about what I put into my mouth -- having a balanced diet, avoiding junk food, etc.” Garrido Family & the Stars

Shairah Garrido foes to Manila and wins DZMM’s Global Pinoy Singing Idol in the Philippines and her family meets the kapamilya stars. FIRST, Sheena and Shai meet Tyang Amy Perez. SECOND, Sheena and her mom Alma Garrido meet Dumbo. THIRD, Alma and Sheena meet Ariel Ureta. FOURTH, Kapusos tar John prats pose with Sheena and Alma. 18 2018 18 Nadine recreates Claudine Mocha Uson returns UST award, decries ‘pang-aalipusta’ MANILA - Palace Communications Assistant Henry Tenedero, has received over the issue. Barretto’s iconic pose Secretary Margaux “Mocha” Uson decried what “Hindi ko hiningi ang award na ito. Binigay sa she described as “pang-aalipusta” (insult) she akin, tinanggap ko, pero para matigil ang issue has received over the award given to her by the na ito na isang maliit na bagay, ibinalik ko na University of Santo Tomas Alumni Association lang po dahil sobra na ang pambu-bully ng ilang (USTAAI). Uson confirmed to reporters that she Thomasians kay sir Henry Tenedero,” Uson said. has returned the Thomasian Alumni Award for “Masaya naman po ako. Dapat po wala Government Service to USTAAI in protest of naman isyu dito. Hindi naman po Nobel Peace the “bullying” that the association’s president, Prize yan.”

BICOL Canada ELECTION The Bicol Canada Community Association (BCCA) will hold the election of its New Officers and Directors for 2018-2019. *FIRST as you may all be aware, there is a calamity unfolding in the region and this election will be even more significant and crucial to the assistance we can provide to our fellow Bi- colanos back home! Please come and participate, be involved and join BCCA. BCCA’s VISION is to have Directors that have roots in any of the 6 Provinces of the Bicol region namely: CAMARINES NORTE, CAMARINES SUR, ALBAY, SORSOGON, CATANDUANES & MASBATE. BCCA’s GOAL is to bring Bicolanos together through various activities that create lifelong relationships, awareness of our vibrant culture and heritage and, of course, to form an effec- tive and unified response to the calamities that may befall the Philippines and, most especially, our Bicol region. She’s one of the most sought-after young a decade later, it’s Lustre’s turn to sizzle in ELECTION DATE: Sunday, FEBRUARY 18, 2018 celebrities today. the same outfit. TIME: 3:30pm Registration So it’s no surprise that Nadine Lustre She was photographed by BJ Pascual 4:00pm Election of 21 Directors 5:00pm Election of Officers from the 21 Elected was tapped to recreate Folded & Hung’s during the shoot, which was to mark the LOCATION:Our Lady of the Assumption (OLA) Church HALL • popular advertising campaign starring start of the 20th anniversary campaign of 2565 Bathurst St., Toronto, ONTARIO • North of Eglinton Ave. Claudine Barretto, considered at one Folded & Hung. on the east side of Bathurst • TEL#: 416-787-4547 (OLA) point the country’s “Optimum Star.” It’s also one of the first projects starring It was back in 2004 when Barretto was Lustre to be unveiled this year. The FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Rafael Nebres BCCA President: 416-618-1362 featured in the successful ad wearing the Kapamilya actress will also be topbilling Earl Dacara- Vice President: 647-302-3508 Swarovski-adorned Folded & Hung logo a movie and a teleserye with her real-life Joseph Redoblado- Secretary: 416-728-1964 shirt and white denim cut-offs. More than boyfriend, James Reid.

a guy na Cruz ang apelyido, but iniwan siya. Ako rin, There’s no chance for Ryza and him to be linked She added that she enjoyed working in the JC REVEALS LOVE PROBLEM: brokenhearted, at nag-meet kami sa Palawan where to each other since it’s common knowledge that she Kapamilya Network because of the concern shown by PRICE OF SUCCESS we both went to forget our problems. Doon nagsimula is into a relationship with actor Cholo Barretto while her co-workers. JC Santos ended 2017 with his first mainstream movie, ang sarili naming relationship. The movie is about he’s on with a theatre actress named Teetin Villanueva “Hangga’t kailangan naman nila ako nandiyan lang “Meant to Beh”, which did very well at the box office. love and commitment, set amidst the beauty of the with whom he’s been going steady for five years now. ako kasi iba yung suportang pinakita nila sa akin. Ang And now, he starts 2018 with his second mainstream secret beaches in Puerto Princesa and El Nido. In one But JC revealed that his being so busy these days has dami kong natutunan dito sa ABS-CBN. flick, “Mr. and Mrs. Cruz” for Viva Films, where he’s scene we shot in an exclusive beach, inabot kami ng affected their relationship. “Yes, we have a problem. “Nag-grow ako as an actress, masarap yung paired for the first time with Ryza Cenon of “Ika-6 na malakas na ulan. To get there, dapat gumapang ka sa May kinalaman sa career ko ngayon. But I hope you nagmamalasakit rin sa ‘yo yung company, ang sarap Utos” fame. isang malakuwebang butas. While shooting, it started understand, I want to keep it private.” magtrabaho.” “Ang ganda nga ng naging ending ng past year at to rain. Hindi namin alam, nag-high tide na pala at Obviously, JC has to pay a price for the big Angel is slated to work on a TV series and a movie, gayundin ng start ng new year for me,” he says. “Last puwede kaming malunod. Nang makalabas kami nung success of his acting career now. which she hopes will be released this 2018. year, I also had my first big hit, ‘100 Dula Para Kay butas, ang lakas na ng alon, so stranded kami sa boat “Malapit nang maluto. Tinitimpla na ngayon yung Stella’, with Bela Padilla. Sana, ‘yung ganda ng takbo namin for two hours at nagdasal na lang kami nang Angel Locsin drops hints about 2018 teleserye at saka pelikula.” nagdasal. Buwis buhay talaga.” “Target namin itong year na ‘to maipalabas. Sana ng career ko in 2017, magtuloy-tuloy ngayong 2018. projects on renewing ABS-CBN contract After ‘Mr. and Mrs. Cruz’, I’m doing my reunion movie So how is it working with Ryza and Direk Sigrid? hindi magsabay para matutukan. Pero I’m happy to Angel Locsin on her upcoming projects: “Tinitimpla with Bela Padilla. Tapos, there’s another new movie “Ryza is very disciplined. She knows how to act for the have work na mahal ko. Medyo matagal pa tayong na ngayon yung teleserye at saka pelikula.” lined up for me with Director Andoy Ranay.” camera. Magkaiba kami ng networks so I’m glad to magkakasama.” This year, Angel Locsin marks her fourth contract He enjoyed working with Ryza Cenon in “Mr. and be given the chance to work with her in this movie. Si When asked if she will reunite with Richard Gutier- renewal since she transferred to ABS-CBN in 2007. Mrs. Cruz” and with their director, Sigrid Andrea Direk Sigrid naman, nasubaybayan ko ang career niya rez in a project, the former GMA-7 actress answered: Angel was quoted as saying: “I’m so happy. Iba Bernardo, who hit it big last year with the biggest kasi pareho kaming galing sa teatro. She’s a good ac- “I think sa movie [makakasama ko] si Richard kung yung pakiramdam ‘pag alam mo at nararamdaman grossing indie film in local cinema, “Kita Kita”, that tress at dream ko noong makatrabaho siya. Nangyari mafa-finalize na. Siya rin naman yung first choice ko mong pinapahalagahan ka at may malasakit sa ‘yo raked in more than P300 million at the tills. He wants ngayon, pero as my director pala. Before we shot the kasi, di ba, noong nag-transfer siya dito sabi ko ‘eto ang mga tao.” to emphasize that Ryza and he do not play husband movie, we had a series of rehearsals muna, kasama na na yung opportunity ko para makatrabaho ko siya ulit. “Lagpas 10 years na ako sa ABS-CBN. Nakakatuwa and wife in “Mr. and Mrs. Cruz”. ‘yung blocking. I learned about the process and ‘yung Iga-grab ko talaga ‘to.” discipline niya. Malaki kasi akong umarte because of na patuloy mo pa ring nararamdaman yung care nila “Sa story, ako, I’m Raffy Cruz at Cruz talaga ANGEL LOCSIN the theatre so she really toned me down.” sa ‘yo.” ang family name ko. Siya naman, si Gela, married to continued on page 8

19 2018 19 New Kapuso Matt Evans leaves his ego at the door

Kapamilya-turned-Kapuso-actor Matt Evans is all work and no ego: “Tinanggal ko po agad sa sarili ko na wala po akong insecurities sa ibang artista.” Kontrabida ang karakter na ginagampanan ng bagong Kapuso na si Matt Evans sa upcoming primetime series ng Lack of Acting Award frustrates GMA Network, ang Sherlock Jr. Isang bagay raw ito na talagang gusto niyang gawin sa paglipat ng Kris Bernal network—mula ABS-CBN papuntang ris Bernal is thinking she’s not ng award? “Parang ginagawa mo naman ang best mo, binibigyan ka GMA-7. yet an actress without validation naman ng tamang project. Ayon kay Matt, “Yung maganda rin po, noong lumipat po ako rito, from a jury of peers or from an “Pero parang hindi mo alam kung ano ang kulang pa, may times na tinanong po ako nila Ms. Lilybeth [Rasonable] kung ano award-giving body: “Parang dun parang gusto kong mag-give up. raw po ang gusto kong role. ko pa lang matatanggap NOT GIVING UP. Goal pa rin may goal, gagawin mo ang lahat “Sinabi ko sa kanila, ayoko naman pong magbida.” ang mga sinasabi ng mga tao na, Paliwanag niya, “Iba po ang pressure ng bida. K daw ni Kris na mapansin siya at para makuha mo yun. Ako naman, ‘Ay, magaling ka.’ Ngayon feeling “Sabi ko, doon na lang po ako sa mga character roles. ko parang baguhan pa rin ako na makatanggap ng acting award. siguro may mga time na nagiging “At least, mas mabilis na maka-penetrate at saka ano nangangapa.” Nakaka-pressure ba yung meron pabaya rin ako sa mga eksena ko. po, challenging din po.” Inamin ni Kris Bernal na na- siyang ine-aim na award? “Pero karamihan talaga Noong nasa ABS-CBN pa si Matt, naging bida siya frustrate siya nang hindi niya nakamit Sabi naman niya, “Hindi naman kinakarir ko, ang hirap lang sa adventure series na Da Adventures of Pedro Peduko (2007). ang acting award sa telebisyon para nakaka-pressure…Siyempre kapag talaga na walang nangyayari.” sa dual role na Nimfa at Rosette sa MATT AS A KAPUSO. Labindalawang taon naging GMA-7 afternoon series na Impostora. TOUGH ROLE. Ikinuwento rin ni Kris kung gaano mga comments ng mga tao, Kapamilya si Matt. Naisip ba niya noong darating ang “Siyempre napu-frustrate ako,” pag-amin kahirap ang dual role na magkaibang-magkaiba araw na posibleng lumipat siya ng network? natutuwa niya. ang karakter at pisikal na anyo na ginanap niya Tugon ng 31-year-old actor, “Ay, hindi ko naman po Ayon kay Kris, “Yeah, every time naman sila kapag binigyan ng restriction ang sarili ko. sa Impostora. nagsasama. Paano na I’m given a show, I always give my best Bukod doon, inaabot ng mahabang oras ang Patuloy ni Matt, “At saka, sa kanila rin naman po nga raw nangyayari yun, parang nakakalakas kasi. paglalagay ng prosthetic niya at yung pagpapalit- galing na, at least, hindi nalilimitahan ang trabaho ko. din ng loob.” palit depende sa hinihingi ng eksena. “Puwede naman po akong tumanggap sa kahit anong Ang tinutukoy ni Kris ay ang dalawang network. Sobrang ganda rin naman po ng paalam ko, HER LAMENT. Himutok pa ni Kris, “Nakakabaliw talaga siya… Nakakabaliw karakter—si Nimfa at si Rosette—na siya rin at sila rin naman po ang may sabi na anuman po ang “Hindi ko na alam, ano pa ba ang role na siya na masarap gawin. Natsa- challenge ako na ang gumaganap. mangyari, puwede naman po akong bumalik.” puwede akong ma-recognize o makakuha maging kontrabida, maging matapang. Pero yung WORKING WITH KAPUSO STARS. Nakatrabaho na noon ni Matt sa ABS-CBN ang direktor ng Sherlock Jr. na si HAT’S the big fuss about who Rechie del Carmen, gayundun ang ibang Kapuso stars na takes the biggest return at the till kasama niya sa show. during the last MMFF run? Well, Charo Santos considered ‘snubbed’ by Oscars Lahad ng former Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition house- ViceW Ganda’s camp says “The Revenger San Diego-based Lav Diaz’s opus Ang Babaeng mate, “Matagal ko na rin po silang nakakatrabaho. Squad” is way up than Coco Martin’s “Ang news magazine Humayo was among the films Probinsyano” as far as box called City Beat that made the cut. PADRE DE PAMILYA. Inamin ni Matt kung bakit nagde- sisyon siyang lumipat ng network. office returns “Rage, empathy, heartache, What Vice claimed that ABS- Aniya, “Siyempre, tatay na rin po ako at kailangan ko is concerned. ACBN Chief Content Officer joy: This performance has it rin po ng mas maraming trabaho. Ganda and Coco and returning actress all,” claimed the article. Tatlo na ang anak ninina Matt at Katrina; sampung Whoever lorded Charo Santos was snubbed The feature likewise noted taon ang panganay, apat na taon ang pangalawa, at have proven it over the box by the Academy awards. how the multi-awarded director dalawang taon ang bunso. office between In an article posted on January 23, “convinced one of Filipino cinema’s Mayroon ding isang anak ang aktor sa dati niyang the two, do they City Beat listed the “unsung roles” titanic figures to return to the big girlfriend. think they’ve that the Academy awards “missed screen.” Bukod dito, businessman na rin siya. Nagtayo siya ng changed the out” by not including them in their list Also included on the said list are sariling outlet ng Beautederm kamakailan lang. “Kailangan po talaga, e,” nakangiting sabi ni Matt. attitude of the Mexican-American star Salma Hayek of nominees for the Oscars. “Kung anuman po ang mga trabahong dumating sa moviegoers “Consider the following list of for Beatriz at Dinner, Korean star akin, nagpapasalamat po talaga ko lagi.” about appreciat- superb, but unsung performances Ahn Seo-hyun for Okja, English actor ing good films? to be another frank reminder to all Robert Pattinson for Good Time, Well, the two are now richer by millions but Oscar voters that cinema’s best spans among others. GMA presents ‘The Step- many are saying that they just proved how poor the far beyond the limited reaches of their Prior to this, John Lloyd Cruz, who daughters’ local moviegoers are when it comes to appreciating DVD screener pile,” the article said. plays the role of Hollanda in the same real good movies. Charo’s impassioned performance film, earned a nomination from the Step into a world filled with beauty, jealousy, and love as Only in the Philippines. as the vindictive teacher Horacia in 15th International Cinephile Society. GMA Network proudly unveils its newest Afternoon Prime drama series, The Stepdaughters, beginning February 12. The Stepdaughters is a story of two women who are both beautiful and intelligent but with personalities that couldn’t be any more different. They have always been destined to be rivals and both of them aren’t ones to back Why the need for effectiveKontrabidas away from a fight. Headlining thus drama are Miss World 2013 Megan “Every story needs a good antagonist,” said actress Bianca a lot of quotes about spirituality. He’s very much in touch from one rejection to an- Young and versatile Kapuso actress Katrina Halili, togeth- King when asked what she thought was the importance of with his inner self. ” other in VTRs and auditions er with GMA’s prime leading man Mikael Daez. her character, Marga Verdadero, the most-hated villainess in Prior to working on the ABS-CBN show, Bianca was an hoping I could land just one The Stepdaughters is a classic soap which highlights the recently concluded drama series, “Pusong Ligaw. ” artist of rival network GMA 7. Asked what’s in store for her TVC or film project to make some of the most important values in life—honesty, love For Raymond Bagatsing, who plays as a Kapamilya, the 32-year-old actress said: “Let’s wait ends meet. That’s why I am for family, the determination to reach one’s dreams the scheming Jaime Laurel in the and see. For the moment, I want to take a break and heal.” super grateful to the show,” despite the odds, and how true beauty stems from having show, “a kontrabida pulls the strings. She recently suffered a fracture in her left arm during a he added. a genuinely good heart. With- out this character, the bida snowboarding accident in Japan. “I also want to declutter Just like avid viewers who The series is under the helm of director Paul Sta. Ana will appear very boring. As it is in my home and sleep for nine hours for at least a week,” she embraced his character, RK with the creative team composed of creative director Roy martial arts, we need the yin added. would definitely miss playing Iglesias, creative consultan Aloy Adlawan, concept creator with the yang. We are the Raymond, meanwhile, is considering the offer he recently his role as Arnaldo and most and headwriter Geng Delgado, writers J-mee Katanyag people who make it hard received to do a Hollywood movie. “A friend, who is a movie especially, the people he worked with every day. and Kutz Enriquez and brainstormers Evie Macapugay, for the hero.” producer based in the United States, e-mailed me last week, “I will miss Arnaldo because he taught me a lot of things. Wiro Michael Ladera, and Nehem Dallego. Raymond, howev- asking for my schedule for the year. She said the film would Because of him, I learned to follow my instincts and get out The Stepdaughters is created by the GMA Entertain- er, said that for every of my comfort zones. But of course, Arnaldo wouldn’t be be about magic and demons,” he beamed. ment Content Group under the supervision of Senior Vice villain role he agrees Arnaldo without the characters surrounding him. From my President for ECG Lilybeth G. Rasonable, Vice President to take on, “I always director to my co-actors, I will definitely miss all of them for Drama Redgie A. Magno, Assistant Vice President for make sure he has a RK Bagatsing Admits more than I will miss playing Arnaldo,” RK shared. Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy, Senior Program Manager Hazel F. good backstory,” he explained. “It’s important for viewers He may already said goodbye to the show but the lesson ‘Wildflower’ is His Big- Abonita and Executive Producer Lui Cadag. to understand why he is the way he is. He used to be a good he learned from being part of the top rating drama will Don’t miss the much-awaited premiere of person but was forced to change because of his experiences gest Break forever remain. The Stepdaughters this February 12 on GMA in life. Jaime offers a lot of lessons on that part.” “I learned to relax and not put pressure on myself Afternoon Prime. Bianca said he and Raymond were aware of how viewers RK Bagatsing always treats every project he gets as his big because it only leads to being a failure. Somewhere along hated their respective characters. “It’s a good thing my break but playing the role of Mayor Arnaldo Ardiente-Torillo the road, I learned to let go and follow the process. I realized ‘nonacting image’ is also known to people. I’m very open on in ABS-CBN’s hit primetime series “Wildflower,” he admits, is that mistakes and disappointments are part of our lives and social media about who I am in real life and the things I like. the biggest so far in his career. it only shows that you have tried. As long as I do my best It’s my way of connecting with people,” she pointed out. “Who would have thought that I will end up acting with and come in prepared, even if I commit mistakes, I know that Raymond, on the other hand, said: “All my IG stories are Maja, Aiko, and Tirso, and can also be called ‘pogi’ besides things will be okay. These are the tools I’m bring with me as I funny. There, you will also see me goofing around with my Joseph and Vin?” he quipped. move-on to my next projects,” he stated. brother RK (star of ‘Wild Flower’).” Bianca added: “He posts “A few years ago, I was just going around Makati, going 20 2018 20 Erich topless on magazine cover fter showing off her sensational with the caption accompanying the curves as calendar girl for a popu- photo. lar liquor brand, Siargao lead star Meanwhile, Erich is currently Erich Gonzales stunned her online working on a new TV series entitled followers when she shared a photo the Blood Sisters. In suspense Aof her latest magazine cover where she went topless. drama, which is set to replace Wild- Rouge Magazine wrote on its official Insta- flower starring Maja Salvador, Erich will be gram page, “Erich Gonzales covers Rogue’s portraying three different roles. Night Life Issue, fresh off of starring in the Based on the trailer for the new Metro Manila Film Festival hit Siargao.” program, the actress will portray the role Looking radiant as she flashed a of a stripper who witnesses a murder, a rich smile toward the camera, while woman, and a delinquent. wearing nothing but trousers, According to ABS-CBN news, the clip hints “This next phase of her life that they may be triplets separated at symbolizes a moving on from birth, similar to the plot for Claudine her own personal crossroads, Barretto’s 1999 series, Saan Ka Man a journey back to self-discovery Naroroon. and self-love,” Rogue continue

John Lloyd on int’l nod: It utterly blew my mind

of magic.” Established in 2003, the International Cinephile Society is an online group com- posed of a hundred journalists, film scholars, historians and other industry professionals from all over the world—from countries as diverse, such as Serbia, the United States, Peru and France. In Venice for “Ang Babaeng Humayo” (from left): John Lloyd Cruz, Charo Santos and Lav Diaz. As Lav Diaz’s latest film, “Ang Panahon ng Halimaw,” premieres in the Berlinale’s main John Lloyd Cruz believes this latest bless- tilt next month, “Ang Babaeng Humayo” ing, a nomination for best supporting actor is also having a theatrical run throughout from the International Cinephile Society, is Germany at the same time. personally and professionally significant—if “We have to tell ourselves also that we countenanced,” she said. only for the chance to be mentioned in the need to stop because we deserve someone Morales cited the SC’s Jan. 28, 2014 decision declaring same breath as an Oscar-winning legend. Benjamin Alves refers better.” as unconstitutional Section 8 (2) of the Ombudsman Act “I think this is the closest I’ll get to Daniel She said in another pre-recorded video, (Republic Act 6770), which provides that “a Deputy or the to Julie Anne San Jose Special Prosecutor may be removed from office by the Day-Lewis,” John Lloyd sheepishly told the “Declutter, lahat tanggalin mo—pictures, as “love” President or any of the grounds provided for the removal of Inquirer via text message. contact numbers, yung mga gamit sa bahay Despite heartbreaks, Julie Anne San Jose the Ombudsman and after due process.” John Lloyd scored a nomination for best na nakapagpapaalala sa’yo sa kanya. said, “I still believe in love, love is love, “Like any government official, the Ombudsman has sworn supporting actor for Lav Diaz’s “Ang Babaeng “I’ll surround myself with people na alam parang masaya lang. Masayang magmahal.” to uphold the Constitution and the laws of the land. The Om- Humayo,” while his acting idol got a nod kong makakapag-uplift sa akin, lalo na sa budsman will thus not allow herself to betray her sworn duty The GMA-7 singer highlighted the love cycle for best actor for his work in Paul Thomas career ko sa work. to uphold the Constitution by recognizing what is patently during her #Julie concert. Anderson’s “Phantom Thread.” (The English She then ended her spiel with this positive unconstitutional as ordained by the Supreme Court en banc “Kumusta ang love life mo?” she asked fans actor received his sixth Oscar nom for the message, “I still believe in love, love is love, in Gonzales III v. Office of the President (G.R. No. 196231, 28 who filled up the Music Museum. same film this year.) parang masaya lang. Masayang magmahal.” January 2014),” she said. The GMA-7 singer-actress was supported “It is totally unbelievable,” John Lloyd said by her boyfriend Benjamin Alves who was of the citation from the critics’ group. “It present that night. Morales refuses to enforce Hiwalay na sina Roxanne utterly blew my mind, and it’s profoundly In his Instagram account, Ben boosted Barcelo at Will Devaughn. humbling.” Julie Anne’s confidence by giving words of ‘unconstitutional’ suspension He pointed out that, for him, the creative encouragement and referring to her as his Ayon kay Roxanne, “Actually, pinakikinggan ko yung process was more important than the critical advice kanina ni Maja [Salvador], yung closing spiels niya, “love.” of deputy Ombudsman plaudits. na kapag naibigay mo na lahat, wala na. During the concert, Julie Anne talked “The magic isn’t really here right now,” he Finally breaking her silence, Ombudsman Conchita “Hindi ko alam, kasi meron namang patsika si Miss Zsa about the power of love. clarified. “The real essence of the experience Carpio-Morales maintained on Wednesday that her office will Zsa [Padilla] na after six months, nagkabalikan. “This is really emotional,” said the 23-year- not enforce Malacañang’s suspension order against Overall I shared with Lav Diaz happened during the “Pero I don’t know, e, ayokong tuldukan. old performer. Deputy Ombudsman Melchor Arthur Carandang, claiming it is “Pero at the same time, I really want to focus on making process of preparation. It was during the time She then asked concertgoers, “Sino ba ang unconstitutional. myself happy and cool by myself muna. when I was doing all I can to lose myself into in a relationship dito?” Saying that the recent spate of events was a “great cause “Kung may mga dumating, e, maganda. Sakto lang.” the character.” The audience answered in unison, “Ikaw!” of concern,” Morales said that she would not “allow herself to Sino nag-initiate ng hiwalayan? Transforming himself into the troubled, betray her sworn duty to uphold the Constitution.” Some people even shouted her boyfriend’s “Uhm, [ako] nag-initiate, pero it was a mutual breakup,” tragic character was a mighty challenge, he Morales’ reaction came after President Rodrigo Duterte pag-amin ng 33-year-old actress-singer. name, Ben Alves, who was in the audience admitted. ordered the suspension of Carandang despite issues raised Noong August 2017, masaya pa ang dalawa sa pagpu-po- with GMA Network’s senior vice president “It was tough. I wish I could do it all over on its constitutionality. The Supreme Court, in 2014, declared mote nila ng pelikulang I Found My Heart In Sta. Fe na sila Lilybeth Rasonable and GMA’s assistant vice again,” he remarked. “But that kind of magic such move as unconstitutional. mismo ang producers. president for alternative production Gigi Malacañang announced on Monday that it preventively you can never simulate or recreate. That kind Marami pa ang nagsasabing mauuwi na sa kasalan Santiago-Lara. suspended Carandang for 90 days after he made public the ang relasyon nila dahil kahit sa pinansiyal na aspeto ay of magic is something special and sometimes “Alam niyo ba usually kung ano ang documents related to Duterte’s bank accounts. nagkakasundo na sila. rare.” pinanghuhugutan ng mga taong may hugot? “The recent spate of events poses a great cause for con- May kinalaman ba sa hiwalayan nila ang pagsososyo nila The other nominees in the supporting Hopia. Hopiang-hopia tayong mga roman- cern. With the institutional significance and national interest sa pelikula? actor category are Willem Dafoe for “The involved, the Ombudsman is constrained to now state her tiko, as in hoping that everything will be Sagot ni Roxanne, “It was many little things na parang Florida Project” (who also got an Oscar nod position on the matter,” Morales said in a statement. pag nagma-mature ka na kasi... all right, that everything will fall into its for the same role), Armie Hammer and Mi- “The Ombudsman cannot, (s)eriously place at risk the “Hindi kami nagbi-blame ng isa’t isa. Hindi right place kahit minsan hopeless na ang chael Stuhlbarg for “Call Me by Your Name,” independence of the very Office which she has pledged to na kami dumating dun. sitwasyon.” Barry Keoghan for “The Killing of a Sacred protect on the strength of the constitutional guarantees which “It was more of... admittedly, we “Forever ba talaga ang love o sadyang di- the High Court has upheld,” she said. Deer” and Arnaud Valois for “BPM.” both have our pagkukulang sa nadama lang natin ito hanggang sa mawala?” Morales called Malacañang’s order as a “clear affront” isa’t isa. John Lloyd is the only Asian actor on the In a pre-recorded video shown during the the High Court and “an impairment of the constitutionally “We could have list. concert, Julie gave advice about knowing the enshrined independence of the Office of the Ombudsman.” done John Lloyd asserted, however: “Awards end of a relationship. “In a society founded on the rule of law, the arbitrary better.” and recognitions are just mere celebrations of disregard of a clearly worded jurisprudence coupled with To move on, Julie sought help from God, taste and execution. I am after the rare kind a confident stance that it will be changed should never be her family, and her friends. 21 2018 21 CHINA NOT NEEDED continued from page 10

succumbed to deterioration. “Unfortunately, these research vessels have not been maintained to maximize marine research and development,” the Mikee Quintos close ‘Wildflower’s’ Social Media Updates Pamalakaya said. Are Insanely Winning The Internet China’s motives for to Andre Paras If there’s one TV show that knows how to use the power of social media competently, it’s ABS-CBN’s Wildflower. Mula December 21 hanggang slim si Mikee ngayon, The Maja Salvador-starrer has been on air since research in Benham January 8 ay nasa Amerika inamin niyang dati February last year. And all throughout its run, it has con- si Mikee Quintos kunsaan sistently been one of the network’s top-rating teleseryes. ay nagkaroon siya ng It’s also a favorite (and always-trending) topic on social raises eyebrows nagbakasyon siya kasama ang problema sa kanyang media. While foreign organizations have been kanyang pamilya. timbang. Most will argue that few people are actually watching Ano ang pagkakaiba ng Pas- Inamin niyang marami na rin TV show these days (because most of us are focused allowed to do research in Benham Rise, ko sa Amerika at sa Pilipinas? siyang na-try na iba-ibang klaseng on our smartphones), but we just can’t help but wonder how Wildflower manages to make most of the requests made by China Bulalas niya, “Sobrang diets, pero hanggang ngayon daw relevant noise on both broadcast and digital mediums. since 2004 were rejected by the DFA’s lamig doon! ay pinag-aaralan pa rin niya kung Even if you haven’t watched the show, you’ve heard of the characters Lily Cruz and Ivy Maritime and Ocean Affairs Office. Bukod sa bakasyon ay anong diet ang mas epektibo para Aguas (both played by Maja, who is a revelation in the role). Observers, however, have raised may inayos raw silang Indian sa kanyang lifestyle. The team behind Wildflower have become experts in social content, garnering more concern over the Duterte government’s attention from the public as the plot of the series moves forwards. With so much digital wedding ng isang kamag-anak Dahil nauuso ngayon ang keto recent grant for China to do scientific clutter, getting the praise of netizens is a challenge, but the show has triumphantly snagged nila sa Amerika sa darating na research in the undersea area. diet, sinubukan din ito ni Mikee. a millennial audience. This, of course, translates into ratings. Analyst Richard Heydarian from De Mayo. Kuwento niya, ang kaibigan This 2018, the show’s social media team has taken things a notch higher. Since fake news La Salle University suggested how the Doon ay nagkita rin niyang si Ruru Madrid ang nagre- (posted on social media, of course), tokhang, EJKs, and politics are hot topics, the teleserye is komenda sa kanya nito. growing Asian power has a geopolitical sila ni Andre Paras exploiting these social elements in order to become viral. Sabi niya, “I’m trying interest in the area east of the Philip- na nagkataon ding pines including Benham Rise. nagbakasyon doon. Kris Aquino thanks Willie Reports from Beijing say that it has Nagkataon raw na recently installed acoustic sensors or Revillame for blessings listening devices in waters near Guam pareho silang nasa L.A. where the United States maintains a kaya nagdesisyon silang Kris Aquino expressed gratitude to TV host/comedian Willie Revil- military base. magkita. lame for his help to get her back on television, even if the plans didn’t Rep. Ruffy Biazon (Muntinlupa), Nakilala rin ni Mikee push through. a senior member of the lower house’s ang kapatid ni Andre na si Along with her birthday greeting for Revillame, Aquino thanked the national security committee, said that dismissing China’s expedition in Ben- Kobe Paras. different diets. May nirekomenda si “Wowowin” host for sharing with her his “lucky” vibe, which she believes ham as merely for research purposes is Ano ang magiging reaksyon ni Ruru na ginagawa niya, yung keto. I opened up recent blessings for her. the “height of naïveté.” Mikee kapag nanligaw sa kanya si tried it.” “Hindi man natuloy ang mga pinag-usapan namin, but after that talks Biazon said the mission may involve Andre? Bukod sa tulong ni Ruru ay inspira- so many good things happened. I think nabahaginan niya ako ng swerte data gathering for China’s strategic O nanliligaw na ba ito sa tion din ni Mikee ang Hollywood ac- niya. Kaya happy, happy birthday and more blessings pa sa kanya,” she military objectives in the Western said at the recent launch of her new endorsement for a local cosmetics kanya? tor na si Jonah Hill, na isa rin sa mga Pacific where the US has dominated for brand. Mabilis niyang tanggi, “Hindi masugid na advocates ng keto diet. decades. Ani Mikee, “Sobrang pumayat siya! (Our plans might have not pushed through but after the talks, so many pa po!” good things happened. I think he shared to me his luck. Happy happy Dahil sinabi niyang hindi pa, Nag-keto siya, iyon yung diet niya.” Nadine Lustre begins Dalawang buwan bago siya umalis birthday and more blessings to you) ibig bang sabihin ay may chance? patungong Amerika noong December, In previous posts, the actress/TV host regarded Revillame as her own healing by letting “Patay tayo diyan!” at tuma- nagsimula na raw si Mikee sa kanyang “future boss” and the latter expressed willingness to get Aquino back on go wa si Mikee. keto diet. TV in GMA network. Co-star ni Mikee si Andre sa Both were longtime prime stars and program hosts of ABS-CBN. Aquino Pagklaro niya, “Pero a week before Nadine Lustre hopes to heal herself by way of reaching bagong Kapuso fantasy show na I left, I stopped po, para hindi ako left the network after two decades. Sirkus. Currently, even without a television presence, she has more than 40 out and helping others cope with their personal strug- mabigla since alam kong hindi ko gles. Nadine Lustre is moving forward from a family Lahad niya, “Ever since brand endorsements along with a line-up of movies and other projects. masusunod tragedy, the suicide of her younger brother last year. naman po, Andre’s a veryMikee sweet Quintos on her yung keto dun She also continued her stardom through a strong online presence. “Today, im starting my healing…” began her mes- guy. Nakita ko kung paanoSirkus siya co-star Andre Paras: “Hindi siya sa States. sage in her Instagram post this Thursday, February 1. and pag nagkukuwentuhanlike yung usual guys “So ngay- She said she has been paying attention to the kami kung ano ang gusto niyasa showbiz na very straightforward sa ong kakabalik MARTIN NIEVERA on fading Fame messages and stories of personal struggles that her sa girls, ganyan. Nakikita kofeelings. Makikita ko lang po, I followers have been sending her. yung pagka-inosente niya, e. mo kay Andre yung Aminado si Martin Nievera na hindi na tulad ng dati ang kanyang kasikatan “I am listening,” the 24-year-old Kapamilya actress pagka-gentleman wanna try the ngayon. Pahayag ng Concert King, “Obviously, I’m not the in-demand artist Hindi siya like yung usualniya, guys makikita mo na wrote. cleansing [diet] I used to be, but I’m okay with that. “I hope sharing my stories and thoughts will help,” sa showbiz na very straightfor- ang bait niya.” “I’ve embraced the fact that I am no longer the guy. ngayon.” her message read. ward sa feelings. Makikita mo “When ABS restarted, I was the guy. When ASAP started, I was the guy. Hindi She ended her post with an advice to those who are kay Andre yung pagka-gentle- When TFC started, I was the guy. naman daw “Marami na kaming guys ngayon and ang daming girls. coping with their own struggles. man niya, makikita mo na ang niya naranasan na mapadalhan ng “fat “And ang daming mas bata pa sa akin, mas sikat pa sa akin.” According to reports, depression drove Nadine’s bait niya.” memo” mula sa GMA management. Katulad ng kapwa niya singer na si Regine Velasquez, natanggap na rin brother to commit suicide. In some of her previous Paano nga kung manligaw daw niya ito. interviews, the actress said that she herself struggled “May mga verbal na panakot,” at Saad ni Martin, “I just embraced it. ang binata sa kanya? tumawa si Mikee. “Na, ‘Sige ka, bibig- with depression. At a press conference last January 5, “I’ve embraced my role or where I am in the business. Nadine opened up about her emotional struggles with “We’ll see, I guess, kung “I just want to continuously performing and making a difference in yan ka,’ mga ganun.” her brother’s death. anong mangyayari. Naging determinado si Mikee sa people’s lives.” Sa ngayon, kuntento na raw si Martin sa kanyang mga nagawa sa indus- She said everyone in her family has yet to fully “Ayoko pong pangunahan if kanyang diet dahil naghanda rin siya ever.” triya at sa patuloy na pagiging bahagi nito. recover from their loss but, on the other hand, they’ve para sa Sirkus. “It sounds like a showbiz answer. also become closer because of the tragedy. Ito ay sa direksyon ni Zig Dulay. “But truthfully, that’s my new game plan—to stay in the game and not She even gave advice to people struggling with DIET REGIMEN. Kahit watch it from outside looking in. I wanna be inside looking out.” depression.

Celine Grey Debut

RIGHT, Celine Grey, Miss Philippines PIDC 2016 had recently celebrated her 18th birthday on December 29, 2017 at the Venetian Banquet Hall,Vaughan, Ontario. She graced her guests with her voice and in duet with local Toronto artists namely Emilio Zarris, Glenn Montera and Aaron Hernandez. A great finish to 2017. Celine Grey is wearing a Manny Halasan creation. 22 2018 22 What Ivan Knows Now That Others Like Him Don’t + other stories VAN Dorschner is glad to have a new questions about herself after she was dumped fashion and art. They’re all created for me by gether in ‘Poor Senorita’ with Regine Velasquez before. show as followup to “Meant to Be”. by her husband. Tuturuan kayo nito how Fanny Serrano. I haven’t done anything like But then, ‘yun ang gusto ng parents niya and it’s He plays Dennis Trillo’s best friend and to move on and go on with your life after a this before and it’s full of magic and fantastic just proper for him to obey them. We stay in touch confidante in the new GMA primetime failed relationship.” special effects, so I myself will be delighted to naman po, kumustahan. Nitong last two shows ko, show, “The One That Got Away”. Is watch it as there’s a little child in me.” ‘Mulawin vs. Ravena’ and ‘The Grind’, wala na akong he okay with playing a supporting role LizQuen do Good She’s acting with mostly young Kapuso ka-loveteam. I was on my own na, just like in my latest when he’s already one of the leads in “Meant stars like Mikoy Morales, Mikee Quintos, assignment, ‘The One That Got Away’, where I play Ito Be”? Andre Paras, Klea Pineda, Sef Cadayona and Ekay, the younger sister of Lovi Poe na babaeng bakla. Before they flew to London to spend Christmas, the “That’s just fine with love team distributed packed meals to street dwellers Chariz Solomon. How does she find them? Parang birthday gift po ito sa’kin when I turned 19 me,” he says. “I’m just around the metro. And yes, it was captured on camera, “Oh I just love the whole cast, especially noong January 10.” thankful to GMA for not by a major news outfit though but by someone Mikoy and Mikee. They’re new but talented, Is she open to being paired with other young male opening many doors close to the duo who was amazed by their generosity very open and authentic. They’re really a actors? “Why not? It would be nice to work with other for me to show my talent and genuine concern. The trouble in our society, good batch of new stars and they make me GMA stars like Ken Chan, Jeric Gonzales, Dave Bornea, in acting. I will forever be no matter what you do, people will always have feel like their well loved Tita.” Ivan Dorschner. Sabi, eventually, in TOTGA, baka thankful to them for giving something terrible to say about your act. But just like Both Mikoy and Mikee say they feel maging love interest ko raw si Migo Adecer, the male a new direction what the viral Thai commercial about a woman who awed working with a respected actress like winner sa batch namin in Starstruck, who plays naman to my didn’t care about what social media think about her, Cherie. “Nung sabihin sa’king kasama si Ms. the younger brother of Rhian Ramos in the story kasi career. continue doing good deeds is better than doing nothing Cherie Gil, sabi ko, wow, I saw her in ‘Alyas pinaghiwalay rin sila ng female winner na si Klea Dito at all. Most people don’t see what happens behind the Robin Hood 1’ and she’s really one fantastic Pineda na kasali naman ngayon sa Sunday show na sa camera or the story behind a short video clip. actress,” says Mikoy. “It’s really an honor na ‘Sirkus’.” GMA-7 is very pleased with the wonderful feedback that TOTGA for its pilot week. Instant fans of the winning romantic comedy say it’s worth the long wait. They like the feel good atmosphere of the story and they think all the characters, beginning with Dennis Trillo as Liam, are all cute and relatable. But they say they also miss the show that replaced it ‘My Korean Jagiya’ that always sends good vibes each evening. ‘TOT- They’re requesting GMA to give it a part 2 as they miss GA’, Heart Evangelista as Gia and Alexander Lee as Jun Ho. maganda Will GMA listen to their request? Let’s see. ang role ko as Iñi- Atom Araullo is crowd-sourc- go Sando- val, ing his travel in ‘Adventure a rich guy and gentleman of Your Way’ leisure na ayaw magtrabaho as he’d rather just rely on the big trust fund left to him by Veteran journalist Atom Araullo’s upcoming his parents. I welcome the chance to work travel show “Adventure Your Way” is the with Dennis Trillo in this show. He’s one of country’s first and only crowd-sourced pro- the most accomplished actors in the indus- gram that lays its fate solely on the netizens try today. Most of my scenes are with him travel suggestions. kasi best friends nga kami and I know I will Promising a unique kind of backpack learn a lot from him about acting. I also have spontaneity, “Adventure Your Way” is actu- scenes with Rhian Ramos and Max Collins, ally a reverse transfer of travel information. but not with Lovi Poe.” Instead of featuring a destination’s attractions He’s proud to say he now speaks Tagalog to the public, it’s the netizens who will intro- more fluently. “When I went home to the duce new sights and adventures to Atom. U.S. during the Christmas break, nagulat sila Atom is set to start his journeys with a kasi kahit sa bahay, nagsasalita ako ng Taga- blank bucket list which rapidly becomes pop- log. Even on TV, I watch mostly local shows ulated with a variety of suggestions and tips para masanay ako sa sound ng Tagalog and from the least to the beasts. Among endless its right pronunciation. It’s not easy, pero suggestions are skydiving, bungee jumping nagagawa ko naman. Pag aktor ka working and camping by a cliff edge under the stars. dito sa Pinas, it’s important na matutuhan A certified go-to guy for travels, Atom mo ‘yung language dito.” shared what it feels like to surrender his fate to his smartphone and spoke of the prime advantages of always having one in trips. Big gamble pays off for “I always bring my smartphone even if Ryza it doesn’t have any data lalo na abroad ‘pag nagtitipid ka ng konti. But you download RYZA Cenon was the female winner in certain maps, you try ask people about the Starstruck 2 in 2004 when she was just 16 best places to go. If you have people that you years old. She has now just turned 30 last know from a place and you’re still in touch December 21 and finally gets to play the and say ‘oh can you take me out’ etc. In a lead role in a mainstream film, Viva’s “Mr. way it makes things more spontaneous,” he and Mrs. Cruz”, opposite JC Santos and said. directed by “Kita Kita” helmer Sigrid Andrea On the other hand, he said it’s also nice to Bernardo. just go for a complete surrender to nature. She says it was a big gamble for her to “I’ve been in some places where I’m really leave GMA Talent Center that has been not sure what to do for today, let me just managing her all these years. “But you have makatrabaho ko ang isang iniidolong aktres walk around and see what’s in store. It has to to take the risk kasi. Otherwise, how will you CHERIE ENJOYS WORKING like her.” be a balance of both,” he added. move forward? But kahit Viva na ang man- WITH YOUNGER ACTORS As a hardcore journalist, Atom has been all ager ko, I will forever be grateful to GMA Ayra misses Elyson but will- over the country. But now, he will visit places for all their help to me. At siyempre, kahit CHERIE Gil usually spends the holidays not as a newscaster, but as a plain traveller may offers ako ngayon from other networks, with her children who are based abroad, but ing to be paired with other led by adventure-seeking netizens. priority ko pa rin ang GMA. Sabi, hanggang during the last Christmas season, she chose Actors “Being at the mercy of people on the in- March pa raw ang ‘Ika-6 na Utos’ and I’m to stay at home. “I had a knee operation ternet is quite thrilling, again it goes back to glad na we’ll end habang nasa peak pa rin kasi, so for three weeks, I had to stay put,” AYRA Mariano is the first runner up in the last Star- the idea that sometimes you don’t know that kami at mataas pa rin ang ratings everyday.” she says. “Also, my parents (Eddie Mesa and struck search and she was initially paired with the male best thing to do. Kaya nga crowd-sourcing is How’s it working with Direk Sigrid and JC Rosemarie Gil) are here now and I produced runner up Elyson de Dios, who’s now missing in action such a powerful method of getting informa- Santos who’s a Kapamilya? “Si Direk Sigrid, my dad’s concert at the Meralco Theatre. as he felt nothing much is happening to his career so tion not just for the serious stuff but also for very detailed sa gusto niya but also open to Tapos, dumating itong offer ng GMA News he decided to return home to his native Cebu to resume the light and fun stuff because you’re relying suggestions kaya masarap katrabaho. Si JC and Public Affairs to do ‘Sirkus’ and I really his high school studies. on the wisdom of the crowd and usually the naman, magaang katrabaho. Hasa siya as a like my role as La Ora, ang kontrabidang “After we did ‘D’Originals’ last year, walang crowd can regulate itself by telling you or me theatre actor so he gives me tips about acting. gugulo sa buhay ng mga characters sa show. bagong show so his parents told him to just go home specifically what are the choices and then I ‘Yung mga nakaranas ng heartbreak, maka- I’ll be appearing in a lot of fabulous costumes sa kanila sa Cebu,” says Ayra. “Ang sabi raw sa kanya, can make that choice.” ka-relate sila kay Gela dito sa ‘Mr. and Mrs. na mala-Jean Paul Gaultier ang dating and kapag tapos na siya ng high school, it’s up to him if Find out the other activities suggested to Cruz’ kasi it’s about closure. Gela kasi goes stunning make up and wigs na mahirap but he still wants to return to Manila and pursue a career him by his online friends and see what he soul searching at naghahanap siya ng sagot sa I’m willing to do them all for the sake of in showbiz. Nakaka-miss din kasi we were also cast to- discovers. 23 2018 23 Duterte appoints a comedian to OWWA Arnell Ignacio is now the Deputy Executive Director V of OWWA He was previously PAGCOR’s AVP for community Mystery and friendship play out in GMA relation and services Roque confirmed that the transfer was Ignacio’s “preferred” post. He really wants to be of service Network’s primetime series Sherlock Jr. to the OFWs.” President Rodrigo Duterte appointed Arnell Ig- hey say that dogs are a talented Kapuso actress The show also introduces the golden re- nacio to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administra- man’s best friend. But Janine Gutierrez. T triever named Serena, the wonder dog who tion (OWWA). Ignacio is now the Deputy Executive many times, these warm Ruru breathes life to will touch everyone’s lives and will teach them Director V of OWWA. and loveable pets are Sherlock “Jack” Jackson, lessons on love, life, family and friendship. The TV host-comedian was a strong supporter so much more Jr., a clever inves- Joining them is Philippine Comedy Queen of Duterte during the election campaign. Back in than that. GMA tigative report- Aiai Delas Alas, Tonton Gutierrez, Andre Pa- 2016, he was previously appointed as the AVP for Network er who never ras, Roi Vinzon, Sharmaine Arnaiz, Rochelle community relation and services department at takes its backs out from Barrameda, Matt Evan, Kate Valdez, Alyana the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corpora- viewers solv- ing mysteries. Asistio, and Sofia Pablo. tion (PAGCOR). on a fun Aside from being a Sherlock Jr. is all set not only to pique view- investiga- good son and brother, ers’ interests with its thought-provoking sto- tive journey he also loves his girlfriend very ryline filled with action, mystery and drama, with its newest primetime offering fea- much. Gabbi plays the role of Lily Pelaez, a but also to show how love and family are some Philippines is world’s top turing a star-studded and interesting cast, jolly and bubbly veterinary clinic assistant. of life’s greatest joys. More importantly, that Sherlock Jr. She loves joining anything that could make true friendship knows no boundaries—hu- social media user: study Headlining this series are two of the her famous including various contests and mans, animals, and all. For the third year in a row, the Philippines network’s brightest young stars and one beauty pageants. Kapuso viewers abroad can catch Sherlock emerged as the country that spent the most time of today’s hottest love teams Ruru Madrid Janine is Irene Manansala, Jack’s girlfriend Jr.’s grand premiere via GMA’s flagship inter- on social media. and Gabbi Garcia, along with an endearing and a lifestyle reporter. Despite being an or- national channel, GMA Pinoy TV. To check An average Filipino social media user spends dog named Serena. There will also be a phan, she felt the love and belongingness that the program schedule for each territory, visit almost 4 hours on different platforms daily fol- special guest participation of beautiful and she longs for from Jack. their official website at www.gmapinoytv.com. lowed by Brazilians and Indonesians, respectively, the report said.

I’m promoting. If I keep talking about my private relation- Gerald Anderson defines sexy ships, that would always be the focus of interviews and not WHY DANIEL PADILLA WEARS SHADES SM backs out of Goldilocks the project’s merits. Let’s just say all was good for me in 2017 At age 28, actor Gerald Anderson now has a new definition of and that my 2018 started in a positive way.” Daniel Padilla is rarely seen without his favorite accessory: a pair of sunglasses. So it’s no surprise that he would one day takeover the word “sexy.” Reacting to a feng shui master’s prediction that he would MANILA - SM Retail Inc has backed out of its “I’m now attracted to someone who is independent, come up with his own line of sunglasses. tie the knot this year, Gerald said: “If you would ask me This year, it came to a reality as Daniel collabo- planned acquisition of Goldilocks Bakeshop, the motivated and who lives her life with a purpose—that is sexy now, yes, I’m more prepared to settle down at my present rated with i2i New York owners Tina and Ricco for me. More than the face, I prefer to be with someone who head of the country’s anti-trust watchdog said. age compared to when I just stepped out of ‘PBB’ (‘Pinoy Big Ocampo to come up with a stylish, affordable, and SM informed the Philippine Competition Com- knows what she wants in life & works on getting it,” he said. Brother’s’ house at age 17).” unisex eyewear line. mission of its decision in writing, PCC Chairman “I admit that when I was younger, I’d chase girls who were Gerald is a product of the first season of the “Teen Edition” STARTING YOUNG. Daniel said his penchant for fair-skinned and pretty. Now, I know that looks fade; and of the reality show “PBB,” where he finished third place. His sunglasses started when he was young. Arsenio Balisacan said. “It’s a completely business when you’re already together, these traits no longer become onscreen partner and ex-girlfriend Kim Chiu was the “Parang ito yung magkukumpleto ng look ko, and ito yung decision on their part,” Balicasan said. parang kumportable ako, puwede ako lumabas.” your basis to carry on with the relationship,” he grand winner. After Balisacan’s announcement, SM said pointed out. The young actor also revealed that his reason for wearing Gerald and Kim had admitted to not being in good sunglasses is not just for vanity, but because of his eyes’ it agreed with Goldilocks “not to pursue the For over a year now, Gerald has been dating terms after they broke up seven years ago, but in “Ikaw sensitivity to light as well. transaction given changes in the general business fellow Kapamilya actor Bea Alonzo, whom he last Lang ang Iibigin,” the two got to work closely “Kasi meron din akong eye problem sa liwanag, Kaya kahit environment.” It did not elaborate. worked with in July 2016 in the Dan Villegas again. “The project has proven that, despite what sa taping, may problema ako kasi siyempre ang lalaki ng mga Commissioner Johannes Bernabe of the romantic-comedy film “How to Be Yours.” How- ilaw na ginagamit natin, di ba? happened to us in the past, we are both passion- PCC quoted SM as saying in its notice that the ever, the two actors refuse to put a “label” ate about our work as actors. We are profession- Daniel has lost count of the sunglasses in his collection. “Sa ngayon, well, bottomless ako ngayon! Walang kata- acquisition was called off due to “commercial” on their romance. als when we’re on the set. I can say that we’re in pusan ang choices ko ngayon. Siyempre hindi ko naman sila Gerald pointed out. “But I’m also a better situation now than before.” considerations. Bernabe said he was surprised human, and I also feel that I need to keep masusuot lahat, so ang ganda na i-share natin sa mga tao.” with the move, which came a month after the PCC Gerald is now busy working on another “Kami nila Ma’am Tina [Ocampo], mas shine-share namin certain things about myself private.” He romantic-comedy film, this time with 2015 Miss itong trip namin and sa tingin namin na maganda.” said it could proceed. added: “I don’t want to be unfair to a particular project that Universe Pia Wurtzbach, titled “My Perfect You.” The watchdog had expressed concern that the deal might limit the supply of retail space in SM Malls for Goldilocks’ competition and the mall Judy Ann shares opinion on having a sa’yo. The issue is niloko ka dahil meron pala siyang iba at KOREAN actor, Alexander Lee is understandably sad because operator might also share the competition’s sales tinarantado ka niya. But as far as my husband is concerned, his show, “My Korean Jagiya”, is ending tomorrow, Friday, information with Goldilocks. gay husband wala siyang bahid, ‘no? Walang-wala. Sigurado ako diyan.” and he’ll soon be returning to Korea. SM addressed the PCC’s concerns and the deal Aside from this, Juday has also finished a drama with in- “I will never forget all my good experiences during was approved in January. JUDY Ann Santos’ last film was the Cinemalaya entry, “Kusi- ternationally acclaimed director, Brilliante Mendoza, “Bayang my stay here in the Philippines,” he says. “Everyone was na”, an indie film. She’s now back doing a mainstream film, Magiliw”, where she plays the Muslim wife of Allen Dizon. pleasant to me, from my co-stars to the staff and the bosses “Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes”, a co-production between Star of GMA. They all made working here memorable.” Sharon Cuneta forgives Cinema, Quantum Films and IdeaFirst that opens on January Snooky’s good advice from Politican BF What’s his most unforgettablescene in “My Korean 17. She and Angelica Panganiban play the title roles of two Jagiya”? “It’s the gondola scene shot in Bataan. I had a great someone who isn’t sorry wives who discover the deep dark secrets of their closet queen time talking with Heart Evangelista about our personal lives SNOOKY Serna visibly gained some weight when she showed How do you forgive someone who is not sorry husbands, Joross Gamboa and JC De Vera. She admits she while we were on the boat. This made our friendship even up at the presscon of “The One that Got Away” where in the first place? Megastar Sharon Cuneta maybe feels tense and nervous with her comeback movie. closer.” she plays the mom of Lovi Poe. But she also obviously “Ewan ko ba, siguro, hindi ako that confident sa sarili He also enjoyed the place itself, Las Casas de Acuzar in has an answer... looks happier now. It’s common knowledge she’s now in a ko,” she says. “I know we have a good movie, pero ‘di ako Bagac. “The old houses are so beautiful, their architecture, Nagbahagi ng personal na karanasan tungkol relationship with former Bulacan Vice Gov. Ramon Villarama confident kasi iba na ‘yung viewers ngayon compared sa and I had fun dressing up in traditional Spanish costumes. sa pagpapatawad si Sharon Cuneta. who apparently has a good influence on her. “Very positive viewers noon dahil ang bilis magpalit ng trends, ng panlasa My whole stay here is a great learning experience for me as Sa kanyang Instagram ngayong Biyernes, talaga ang influence niya sa akin,” she says. “I used to be so ng tao. Mas sanay rin ako sa drama. E, dito, nagko-comedy I found out more about Filipino culture, how it is to work in Pebrero 2, nag-post ang Megastar ng quote na ito: gastadora before. But he thought me how to spend my money kami. Ang co-star kong si Angelica, hasang-hasa sa ganyan another country and I made so many valid reflections about wisely. Tinuruan niya akong mag-ipon for the rainy days.” “I never knew how strong I was until I had to on TV kaya mas gamay na niya ang pagpapatawa. Kapag life. I think the most important thing I learned is also what She’s happy to be doing shows now with GMA-7 where forgive someone who wasn’t sorry, and accept an magkaeksena kami and I watch her, ang galing niya, parang Jun Ho himself learnt: Fame and popularity do not make you she’s been doing one show after another like “Poor Señorita”, apology I never received.” napakadali. E, ako, nangangapa pa. Kasi lately, puro hosting happy. It’s your relationship with the loved ones around you “Sinungaling Mong Puso”, “Hahamakin ang Lahat”, and Sa caption, sinabi ng 52-year-old actress-singer ang ginagawa ko. So naninibago ako. After each take, I ask that is more important and could bring you true happiness.” several episodes of “Magpakailanman”. In “The One that Got our director, okay ba ‘yung trabaho ko, I need reassurance, He’ll also miss working with Heart. “Heart is a joy to na makakagaan sa pakiramdam ng isang tao Away”, she is paired with Bembol Roco as her husband. She’s e. Pero happy ako sa pag-challenge sa sarili ko. When I said work with. I enjoyed having heart-to-heart talks with her kung walang hinanakit na dinadala. managed by Leo Dominguez who’s also the manager of Lovi yes to this project, alam kong ibang-iba ito sa anything na as she has given me so many pieces of good advice Sa comments section, may ilang netizens ang Poe, so someone quipped that she must be on a package deal nagawa ko before, I have to go out of my comfort zone, about work and about life in general that I will naka-relate sa mensahe ni Sharon. with Lovi as they now play mother and daughter in TOTGA. so with the help of (direk) Jun Lana and my co-stars, sana treasure forever. I will definitely miss working with Sinagot niya ang ilan sa mga ito. “Hindi naman,” she smiles. “Ang dami ko na ngang naman naitawid ko nang maayos ang role ko.” her as our chemistry is perfect. Don’t miss our last nagawang shows sa GMA pero ngayon lang kami nagkasama Sinabi ni Sharon na may mga araw na She plays Lianne, a cosmetic surgeon ala-Vicki Belo. telecast this Friday night.” gusto mo nang sumuko, pero huwag daw “Glamorosa ako rito, laging nakabihis, naka-heels, ni Lovi. I enjoy working with Lovi as she’s really a good actress. First time namin to bibigay. nagi-English. Maganda ang message ng movie about gay ______relationships. Makakatulong for people to understand more work together was in the movie ‘Sagrada Sa sumunod niyang mensahe, ibinahagi ni Familia’, which is about incest and where about how gays feel. Kami ni Angelica, initially, we were LEFT, Ronnie and Jem- Sharon na matagal bago niya nagawa ang she won a best actress award.” shocked and angry na ‘yung husbands pala namin, may gay ilie pose with Sheryn magpatawad. relationship.” Regis. right, Kayleigh Pero napansin daw niyang masyadong What if her husband Ryan Agoncillo would turn out to be Korean Actor Sad about Cerezo gives the ok at negatibo ang idinudulot nito sa kanya. like that and replaces her with another man? “The point there Sheryn Regis concert. Sinabihan din ni Sharon ang isa niyang is: niloko ka. ’Di importante kung sino o ano ang ipinalit Ending Show follower na kalimutan na ang nakaraan at ituon ang pansin sa kasalukuyan. 24 2018 24 House ok’s bills on security of tenure, annulment, farm aid Hunk MANILA - The House of Representatives version of HB 6908 since it will grant Shot had a productive day last January 28, them more authority to go after erring approving three controversial bills on third contractors. Jason is and final reading. The three measures— “We hope they would fast-track its a member strengthening the security of tenure, passage since it will help us in our enforce- providing immediate financial assistance to ment [of basic labor standards] and in of Team agrarian-reform beneficiaries and recog- complying to with the President’s cam- Crossover nizing the civil effects of church-decreed paign against contractualization,” Maglun- Canada that annulment—will now be transmitted to sod said. the Senate for its own deliberations. will represent Lawmakers passed House Bill (HB) Annulment Canada at the 6908, which seeks to strengthen the secu- SM NBTC rity of tenure of workers. The measure pro- Meanwhile, HB 6779, or “An Act Recog- hibits labor-only contracting and defines nizing the Civil Effects of Church Annul- National its existence when any of the following is ment Decrees”, has also been approved by High School present: the contractor does not have sub- 203 lawmakers.(SEE BELOW) stantial capital or investment in the form Championships of tools, equipment, machineries, work Agrarian Financial assistance in the premises, among others; and the contractor Philippines. We has no control over the workers’ methods Also approved on third and final read- and mean of accomplishing their work; ing is HB 6686, which seeks to provide wish him and and the contractor’s workers are perform- immediate financial assistance to affected the team good ing activities which are directly related to agrarian-reform beneficiaries in the event luck. the principal business of the employer. of natural calamities to make their losses The bill also introduces a new provision more bearable. requiring all persons or entities doing The bill mandates full crop-insurance business as job contractors to obtain a coverage to farmer beneficiaries whose loss- license from the Department of Labor and es were the result of natural calamities such Employment (DOLE). as typhoon, drought, volcanic eruption and Jason flood. DOLE support The measure also included in the crop- insuranceagricultural losses triggered by Labor Undersecretary Joel Maglunsod said plant diseases. Diaz they support the passage of the current

as to what extent the assistance China would give Sen. Binay wants us in terms of research). If it does not undermine the country’s sovereignty, then I don’t see anything transparency in wrong why the DFA cannot provide us with the China’s Benham details of the agreement between the Philippines and China,” Binay, chair of the Senate committee maritime research on tourism, cultural communities, and social justice, welfare and rural Development, said. Sen. Nancy Binay on Thursday urged the Department The senator said that the information—about the of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to publicize the details location, number of vessels, offshore platforms, regarding the controversial permit issued to China area and period of coverage and members of the for the maritime research in Benham Rise. technical team—is relatively important for the Senate DFA Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano earlier to know and review the Financial and Technical said that the Chinese researchers pose no threat Assistance Agreements (FTAA) entered into by the in the country and was actually favorable on the Philippine government. Philippine’s end. Cayateno said that the DFA has “While nothing legally hinders joint explorations, for allowed foreign experts to conduct research as long years, it has always been an issue of policy whether or not as local scientists were also on board and that details government should allow foreign corporate interests or found must be shared to the government. foreign governments to join the Philippines in exploring “In the interest of transparency, it would be best for resources,” Binay noted in her statement. “Sa ngayon (For now), we need to be cautious and for the DFA to share to the public the extent of the sparing in giving approval for joint explorations. We must study, research and exploration of China in Benham first bear in mind the interest of the Filipino people. Baka Rise,” Binay said in a statement. naman iba ang agenda ng MSR (Maybe the agenda of “And since it is the DFA which approves or the MSR is different)? Our foreign partners should first disapproves scientific researches in both the West acknowledge and recognize our territorial integrity and and East Philippine Seas, it is only appropriate if sovereignty over our waters–and that’s non-negotiable,” they could provide a list of all Filipino and foreign- she said. led expeditions in our waters since 2010,” the Earlier, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said senator added. that Filipinos were free to conduct a research in Philippine Rise. The government changed the name of Benham Rise to Philippine Rise in April 2017 by President EDITOR: She is starting to Duterte to assert jurisdiction over the area. surprise me, for one. She has Binay, according to the statement, could not mass appeal sa voters kaya see anything wrong if the DFA would disclose the naboto, she possess an astute details of the permit. “Mas mabuti nang malaman and keen mind. She talks with natin kung hanggang saan ang tulong na ibibigay sense without hysterics, not ng China sa atin sa pagre-research (We must know like online trolls and bashers.

ANNULMENT their annulment in the civil registry and continued from page 1 complying with the requirements of the approved by the Catholic Church or any Family Code, according to a press release other religious group will have the same from Congress. effect as a civil annulment. “Hindi na kail- Annulled couples are also required to angan mag-file ulit in any court for judicial execute a public document on the partition recognition of that annulment. You just file of their properties, and the custody and it with the proper civil registry,” Deputy support of their children. House Speaker Gwendolyn Garcia, co-au- House bill 6779, entitled “An Act thor of House Bill 6779, told DZMM. Recognizing the Civil Effects of Church The bill also allows either of the former Annulment Decrees” was co-authored by spouses to marry again after recording Leyte Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez. 25 2018 25 DENGUE VACCINE continued from page 1 The group said that if the trend would con- tinue the public might face outbreaks of “de- bilitating and life-threatening diseases” that the government would be able to control through vaccination programs. The only way to continue to prevent deadly Megan Young, Mikael Daez celebrate 7th epidemics of infectious diseases, the group said, would be to sustain a high rate of immuniza- tion or vaccination in the population. year together “This will not be possible if parents refuse to consent to vaccination for their children ng mga korona. With her videos watched because of fear,” the group said. Pahayag ni Pia, “Hindi by millions on YouTube, The group also lamented how some “hard ko pa sila nakikitang lahat, everyone is just excited working, competent, honest and dedicated” pero sa mga nakita ko na, about what she’s going physicians and career personnel in the Depart- laging sinasabi ko, ang dam- to do next. No wonder, ment of Health (DOH) were “maligned and ing magaganda this year. even the country’s most deprived of their right to defend themselves.” “Forty candidates, medyo watched music channels “Available documentary evidence that might marami yun. Good luck to have tapped her to be have been offered to prove the innocence of all the girls. their celebrity VJ this month. some of the accused has not been made public “Bet? Wala pa kasi based for reasons that we can only speculate on. The on my experience, gaganda My Fairy Tale Love Story di- public hearings have become avenues for “ex- pa silang lahat, simula pa rector defends Janella Salva- pert bashing” rather than a genuine search for lang ito nag-i-screening pa dor on “cause of delay” issue truth,” the group said. lang sila. Moreover, the group stressed that “there is no “Siyempre, yung hitsura My Fairy Tale Love Story director Perci such thing as a perfect vaccine.” ko din naman dati, di ba? Intalan clarifies that Janella Salvador never “The history of vaccination from the 18th “Nagbago din naman caused any delay century to the present is rife with controversy. nung lalaban na ako, pag during the making A study of the history of these controversies malapit na yung pageant. of the movie, despite teaches us lessons about the tragic consequenc- Kapuso stars Megan Young and Mikael Daez on “Siguro I’ll start looking her issues with her es and harm to the general public that result Saturday exchanged sweet messages for their 7th at the girls more and more as the pageant mom: “Everyone is when we allow hysteria to rule over logical and anniversary together, which incidentally coincides night is getting closer.” aware of what’s hap- scientific judgment,” according to the group. with Mikael’s 30th birthday. Ano ang reaksyon ni Pia sa mga tina- pening sa mag-ina The group also expressed support in the Megan shared several photos on Instagram and tawag na “crossover beauty queens”? pero ang maganda DOH’s decision to suspend the Dengvaxia in the captions lovingly referred to Mikael as her Dalawa kasi sa mga kandidata ngayon naman is Janella is immunization program until there would be best friend. “Happy birthday to my best friend, sa Binibining Pilipinas ay titleholders na, very professional. Wala akong makitang a quick cost and effective way to determine travel buddy, gym buddy, and FOFO,” she wrote. gaya nina Catriona Gray na nanalo na problema with her when she’s on the set. whether a person has had dengue in the past or “For us it’s year number 7 together! Always such bilang Miss World Philippines 2016 at She comes on time and wala kang maki- not. a happy day with this loverbutt,” she added. Vickie Rushton na kinoronahang Mutya tang problema sa mukha niya kasi she’s But the group also urged the DOH not to Mikael officially confirmed their relationship in ng Pilipinas 2011. always excited to shoot.” remove Dengvaxia from the market. February 2017 and said that they hadn’t intended Ayon kay Pia, “Okay lang naman yun. “Hindi lang naman kasi si Janella ang “Already we are faced with patients who have to keep it secret from the public, but they simply got “As long as okay sa organization, walang artista namin sa movie, marami sila. had dengue infection in the past, who are now used to staying low-key because of where they were magiging problema sa contract, okay lang “It’s beyond our control kung biglang at a loss because they cannot get their doses of in their careers when they began dating. yun.” may papasok sa schedule sa kanila kaya Dengvaxia because it has been taken out of the The two had long been posting photos as “travel naantala nang matagal ang shooting market,” it said. buddies” before then. People…are talking about : namin. “But we’re so happy now that The group also urged their colleagues in the The pair will be working together in a show for Moira dela Torre we’ve finally finished the film. medical profession to be careful about “unfairly the first time this 2018 in “The Stepdaughters.” She is, without a single “Hindi rin kami nag-overbudget. We slandering colleagues by careless, sweeping and doubt, the most popular are just right sa budget na sinet namin sa unsubstantiated accusations.” upcoming singer in town. movie despite all the delays. “We urge those who have documentary Pia Wurtzbach reacts Not only has she domi- evidence that can truly shed light on the cur- to “crossover beauty nated Spotify, YouTube, LAUDING JANELLA’S PROFES- rent controversy to please come forth with the queens” joining Binib- and Billboard PH, she’s SIONALISM. Naging big issue naman truth. And we beg our legislators to be open to also able to amass a ang naging personal na alitan ng mag-in- hearing both sides,” the group said. ining Pilipinas 2018 number of solid following ang Janella at Jenine Desiderio. Kaya “Allowing half-truths to prevail is dangerous. Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach on in a very short span of marami ang nag-isip na naging reason din It not only causes persistent confusion but has new batch of Binibining Pilipinas candi- time. Now for a litmus test, the young singer, who’s ito ng delay sa shooting. also caused mass demoralization among the dates: “Hindi ko pa sila nakikitang lahat, behind the hit songs “Malaya” and “Titibo Tibo,” “Wala akong makitang problema with dedicated and hard working personnel and pero sa mga nakita ko na, laging sinasabi will finally be in a concert of her own. Will she get her when she’s on the set. I guess Janella physicians of the DOH. This is both cruel and ko, ang daming magaganda this year.” the same reception from concertgoers? That’s what has learned to set her personal problems unjust,” it said. Ilang araw pa lamang ang nakakalipas we are more excited to find out. aside. And in fairness naman to her mom, mula nang ianunsiyo ang 40 official can- she never went to the set. Never ko siyang EDITOR: It’s like those who believe didates ng Binibining Pilipinas, kaya wala Donna Carriaga nakitang dumating. the flu vaccine gives them the flu just pang napipili si Miss Universe 2015 Pia From winning the stand-up comedy contest in It’s “Maybe it’s her way of respecting her because they got the flu after getting Wurtzbach kung sino sa tingin niya ang Showtime to being an online sensation, the comedi- daughter’s place of work.” the shot. They are looking for the malaki ang tsansang manalo at mag-uwi enne and former stage actress is now making it big. perfect vaccine.

Winwyn, penge namang tips.’ (Pop-ups are not supposed to Klea Pineda set on be taken seriously - EDITOR) “Binibigyan naman nila ako.” Candid SPOOF joining Bb. Pilipinas MODELING CONTEST EXPERIENCE. Even if Klea Pineda, 18, has no plans to join Binibining Ikinuwento rin ni Klea ang pagsali Pilipinas until she turns twenty one years old, she wants to niya sa Asian Supermodel noong Malapit na. start training as early as now. “Sana po makapag-training December 2017. Para raw itong America’s na ako this year, as soon as possible.” Next Top Model. “Ang GMA po kasi, kaunti na lang. Hindi man umabot sa selection of candidates ng Binibin- sumasali na po talaga sila diyan, ing Pilipinas ngayong 2018, nais pa rin ituloy ni Klea Pineda dati pa. Dalawa sila ni Koreen ang pangarap na makasali sa patimpalak isa o dalawang Medina na isinali ng GMA-7 taon mula ngayon. “Plan ko pong sumali, twenty-one, sa contest. Ayon kay Klea, kapag twenty-two years old [na ako],” sinabi ng 18-year-old “Kaso, mag-isa lang po akong nag-viral video ito, Kapuso artist. Dagdag niya, “Para life experience po, di ba, nakalipad kasi she lost her retire na tayo, iwan na para trained na trained na talaga.” Ngunit ngayon pa lang, passport po. “Sayang! Kaya mas natin si bossing. nais nang mag-training ng dalaga para sa kanyang pagsali nakaka-pressure po sa akin kasi sa beauty pageant sa hinaharap. Ayon kay Klea, sinunod mag-isa lang po ako nun.” niya ang payo sa kanya ng kapwa Kapuso artists na beauty Ang representative ng queens din. “Kasi ang dami pong nagsasabi sa akin, like China ang itinanghal na grand sila Miss Ariella Arida, sila Miss Winwyn [Marquez],... winner sa naturang competition. “Sinasabihan nila ako na, ‘Huwag kang magmadaling Napanalunan naman ni Klea ang sumali agad-agad kung alam mong hindi ka pa sure sa na- award na Miss Photogenic. pi-feel mo, na sure ka na, na confident ka nang rumampa.’ “At least, may naiuwi po ako “Lumalapit ako sa kanila, sa set, makikita ko sila, ‘Miss dito,” nakangiting sabi niya. Employees of FV Foods had fun trying to pop the balloon at Mel galeon’s birthday party. 26 2018 26 Tony and wife Joy San Juan pose with anniversa- Nutritionist claims it’s healthier to eat pizza Bret Jackson defends Na- ry couple Maria and Juan. than cereal for breakfast dine Lustre from bashers Yeah, you read that right! Mornings just became a little more bearable after a nutritionist named Chelsey Amer stated that eating pizza for breakfast isn’t just for the severely hungover, but is actually a healthier option than a bowl of cereal. “You may be surprised to find out that an average slice of pizza and a bowl of cereal with whole milk contain nearly the same amount of calories,” Amer explained in a report by the Chicago Tribune. “However, pizza packs a much larger protein punch, which will keep you full and boost satiety throughout the morning.” Pizza is almost universally-loved—long-standing pineapple on pizza debate aside—so this is definitely good news for a lot of people. But before you decide to chow down on a slice every morning, here’s Bret Jackson (left) appeals to netizens bashing Nadine Lustre the catch: Amer also said that pizza isn’t a healthy food per se—just that it (right): “Why would anyone bash Nadine in the first place?” is a more balanced meal compared to a bowl of sugary flakes and milk. It definitely isn’t the healthiest breakfast option there is. Bret Jackson expressed his dismay at netizens who have been persistently bashing Nadine Lustre, girlfriend and onscreen love team partner of James Reid. This is in relation to Nadine’s recent exchange with bashers who have accused the 24-year-old ABS star Gerald Anderson poses with Kapamilya actress of being “nega” and “patola FV Foods’ Mel Galeon. queen.” Bret, 26, is a close friend of James, 24. They JULIE ANNE SAN JOSE were both former housemates in Pinoy Big Brother Chiara Silo The brightest music artist in the Kapuso Teen Clash in 2010. Chiara Silo is Miss Ontario World First network has made history after her single According to Bret, he doesn’t see any reason Runner-Up. Her next goal is to to con- “Nothing Left” was released on Monday. why netizens would want to attack Nadine. tinue her journey towards nationals Thirty minutes after it was dropped on SIRKUS Nadine directly replied to some Instagram iTunes Philippines, the song topped the How did the pilot episode of GMA-7’s fantasy drama for Miss World Canada, bringing singles chart and has remained in the top fare in the ratings game? Well, it’s safe to say that the comments from her bashers. with her the platform of her 5. The song, her first single under Universal network has just cemented its being a ratings leader on She wrote, “To all the trolls, I dont know you past pageant: accessible Records, gives people a sneak peek of what weekends. According to data from Urban Philippines, and yall dont know me. What makes you think health care for low Julie Anne can deliver once her full-blown the new program starring Mikoy Morales and Mikee your words will affect me and put me down?” album under the music label is released. Quintos got an AGB TV rating of 8.6 percent or 3.1 income commu- No wonder, fans can no longer wait for that percent higher than its direct competition. And that’s nities. moment to come. quite a big lead. MEL’S BDAY FV Foods owner Mel Galeon had a birthday party complete with food, fun, games, prizes and friends. Here are a few of the photos.

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