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2017 IS JADINE OVER? No Teleserye & James Ready to split from Jadine? MARAWI ATTACKED Martial Law declared in Mindanao

MANILA - President on (MAY 23) Tuesday declared Martial Law in the entire island of Mindanao following attacks by the ISIS-inspired Maute group in the city of Marawi, cutting short his first state visit to Russia this week. “The President has called me and asked me to announce that as of 10 p.m. Manila time, he has already declared Martial Law for the entire island of Mindanao,” Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said in a press briefing in Mos- cow, Russia just before midnight on Tuesday PH time. “Deputy Executive Secretary Menardo Guevarra has clarified that this is possible given the existence of a rebellion in Mindanao based on Article VII, Section 18 of the Constitution. This is good for 60 days,” Abella added. Duterte will be leaving Moscow at around 12 midnight, cancelling his meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev as a result of this new devel- opment. “They understand that the presence of the President is essential in the . But I will be staying behind. The agreements will be signed,” Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said. The President will be arriving at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila at around 5 pm on Wednesday. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, meanwhile, said that several vital installations were set on fire as the Maute group took over

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Kapamilya star Vice Ganda was ecstatic over his selfie with Kapuso network’s Honey Shot Pambansang Bae Alden Richards. Kapamilya star Vice Ganda candidly relieved expressed what he thinks about Kapuso Angelie, 12, is star Alden Richards’s good looks when they crossed paths. to have closure with a PCCF Little A lot of Miss 2015 titlist. netizens noted ex-boyfriend Rocco Vice and Nacino Her talent is Alden’s cordial dancing. She likes face-to-face meeting as the Lovi Poe was relieved her past two come from relationship with finally reading fantasy rival noontime had its closure almost a year after they or adventure shows It’s broke up. Showtime and “Parang nagkausap kami... of books. Someday, Eat Bulaga!, course, we’re given an opportunity na she wants to be a respectively. nagkakausap talaga kami,” Lovi said. Lovi said she never had a problem with teacher. We wish HAPPY FOR FELLOW WINNERS. Both Rocco after they called it quits. her all the luck in Vice and Alden were big winners at the The vs. Ravena star added, 48th Box Office Entertainment Awards “So, I’m happy that we’re both in a good her endeavour. of the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial place now.” Scholarship Foundation, Inc. This was in connection with Rocco’s Vice took home the Phenomenal Star revelation about “what went wrong” in award for the movie The Super Parental their relationship. Guardians, produced by . Lovi had responded and they had Alden was hailed as the Prince of agreed to go their separate ways to Philippine Movies for Imagine You and allow themselves to grow as individuals. Me, produced by OctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment, GMA FRENCH BEAU. At the media launch of Films, and MEDA Productions. Time Master, a Filipino brand of watches The Pambansang Bae also won the owned by Brian Poe-Llamanzares, Lovi Male Recording Artist of the Year award. was seen being escorted by her rumored Spreading good vibes, Vice also took French boyfriend Chris Johnson. a selfie with fellow Kapamilya star and “We have that opportunity to actually Viva artist Nadine Lustre. share everything to the world through Nadine won the Princess of Philippine social media But I’d rather keep some Television award for the ABS-CBN things to myself.” primetime series . Meanwhile, she also assured she has Vice also posted a photo of good remained on good terms with Rocco, friend together with the “We’re good friends, and I’m happy latter’s reel- and real-life sweetheart about that. . “I always wish him the best. He’s a Daniel and Kathryn were hailed as good guy. the Box-Office King and Queen for their “And there’s nothing else I want more Angeli Lachica movie Barcelona: A Love Untold. but for him to be happy.”

3 2017 3 Songbird Fienne Mendoza Wat Da FACT? BY JOSE BAKING Rises to Expectations Time to Un-recognize and Ignore Joma “Negotiators do not control NPA” That is what Prof. Jose Maria Sison said, that although he is the founding chairman of the 49-year-old Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), he does not exercise control over the leftist group’s armed component, the New People’s Army (NPA), which has continued to engage government forces in armed conflict despite ongoing peace negotiations So, what’s the point? So, why does the Philippine government keep talking with Joma in the Netherlands if he has no control of the NPA? He is useless. Forget about him. Let him stay in the Netherlands in anonymity. What if the Japanese soldiers continued fighting in WW2 despite their leaders signing the surrender agreement? The continued fighting of the NPA is what makes it look like Joma is still useful to the peace process. If the NPA stops fighting, there is no need for Joma to pretend that he ABOVE, Fienne Mendoza and her family can broker the peace. He’ll just be an anonymous immigrant with no special treatment accorded him. BELOW, Britney Waito plugs her upcoming concert. BOTTOM, Fienne Hmmm, I have an idea. What if I present myself as an exile of a still non-existing rebel faction? Will with IPEN Boss Edgar Sulit the Canadian government will give me special treatment? I am pretty sure there will always be a new rebel The success of Fienne Mendoza’s faction in the Philippines. After MNLF, there was the MILF. Now, there is the Abu Sayyaf. concert in Durham Region held at Ignore Joma. It’s time to stop recognizing Joma as nothing but another faceless, regular immigrant Regent Theatre UOIT Oshawa last May 5, 2017 was unprecedented like the rest of us . Make him work for a living instead of getting a financial support from the for such a young artist unknown to Netherlands just because of his claim that he is a leader in exile. many... With the congested crowd of aspiring artists in Canada not to mention the ones in Toronto, days after its implementation, both police and Fienne Mendoza was able to prove What Needs to Be drivers are dumbfounded by the law’s grounds. herself as Canada’s rising singer/ There were stories that ride-sharing vehicles were composer as her first solo concert being stopped because they were looking at Waze passed with flying colours to a well- Done With the attended venue as they enjoyed her from their dashboards. This is despite the fact that segments punctuated by poignant it’s allowed as long as it doesn’t obstruct your view. moments of tributes to mothers and Current Police Not only that, even rosaries and other religious Leonard Arp. icons were being banned under the law. Of course, This young Balladeer has made Force? this garnered a reaction from the church, saying her mark at a historic venue in that the LTFRB “is absolutely missing the point.” Durham Region, successfully And they’re not wrong. attended by many active members This prompted senators to call for the in the community and notable law’s suspension until it’s fixed and made less political figures the likes of Filipino- Canadian Senator Tobias Enverga complicated. “We rarely hear of road accidents that Jr., Whitby Councillor Steve result from the use of navigational apps,” said Sen. Yamada, Conservative Candidate JV Ejercito. Definitely, texting and tinkering with for Nomination at Durham Region a mobile phone while driving is a no-no. But when Riding, Lindsey Park. Others who it is used as a navigational aid and it is properly have strong networks and are active place, it is okay.” in the Durham community, came However, that’s not the only issue that citizens in fashionable outfits. It was lovely, face with the police. Coleen Garcia recently elegant and glamorous. recounted how an ex-cop harassed her driver and This was the night Fienne Mendoza! Mendoza revealed herself. ​You finally made it! scratched her face. What made the ordeal worse ​Congratulations to Fienne The streets of Manila are stressful to drive in on was that police officers were merely watching and a daily basis. The heavy traffic is enough to make not helping the actress. “I’m still disappointed by anyone groan, and bad drivers can get pretty the way the marshals handled (or failed to handle) ruthless. While there needs to be better law the situation, but the police officers at the station Lovi’s second time with Vhong implementation and effective enforcement from were very helpful with everything,” she wrote on LOVI Poe’s movie with Regal Vhong is an the police, we don’t see any progress at all. her Facebook account. Entertainment last year, “The ace basketball Recent incidents also heightened calls for safer She also emphasized how ex-cops in the Escort’, was a big hit, so it’s player. By some and organized streets, especially when police Philippines “can get away with anything he wants” not surprising that Mother Lily twist of fate, officers are either confused or ignorant of the law. regardless if they throw threats or pull out a gun. Monteverde got her again to do a they have a As concerned citizens, we want to bring up a few This is just a few instances wherein the police movie for them this year. body switch, points on what can be improved when it comes to force somehow doesn’t do their job right to ensure “Ang ganda ng concept ng with Lovi driving. our safety. This should open our eyes to the reality bagong project so I agreed to do becoming Vhong and vice versa. When the Anti-Distracted Driving Law was that there still needs work to be done with these it right away,” she says. “Kung “Ang daming eksenang put into motion, I thought it was about time that matters, be it traffic regulation or abuse of power. sexy drama ang ‘The Escort’ with sobrang nakakatawa, lalo na drivers were told to not use their phones. But mere , my new movie nang matuklasan namin sa loob naman with is a ng bathroom na iba na ang sex rollicking romantic comedy. This organs namin at nagkapalit na is my second movie with Vhong pala kami,” adds Lovi giggling. kasi I was paired with him before The movie is the first big break in an episode of ‘Shake Rattle & on the big screen of Joel Ferrer, Roll’ about five years ago.” who is currently directing the The title of their new project digital series of Jasmine Curtis is “Woke Up Like This”. In the Smith, “Forever Sucks”, on story, Lovi is a sexy model while D5Studio. 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To all Bicolanos and “Hindi naman kami naiilang.” Bicolanas Pagkatapos ng ilang taong akong wala sa bahay, lagi pa akong nasa ko rin siya kasama, e. “Ngayon lang talaga The 6th. month Novena Devotions pagkawalay, kapiling trabaho. “Parang hindi ako makampante nagkaroon ng chance na tumira [kami] sa to the Virgin of Penafrancia will be na ngayon ni Jennylyn na wala [na] rin yung mommy ko. “So, isang bahay. “So, ini-expect ko nga, ina- on June 18, 2017, Sunday . ( third Mercado ang biological sabi ko sa tatay ko, ‘Baka puwedeng anticipate ko na magkaroon ng kaunting father na si Noli Pineda samahan mo na lang ako dito, kasi ang adjustment. “Pero parang comfortable Sunday of June ) sa bahay ng aktres hirap na wala akong kamag-anak.’ “Kasi naman kami na magkasama. Hindi naman sa . wala naman akong kapatid, wala naman kami naiilang [sa isa’t isa].” Ayon pa kay Feast Day Celebrations will be on the Kinumbinsi raw akong mga tito at tita dito, o kahit mga Jennylyn, hindi artista ang tingin sa kanya 3rd Saturday of September, September niya ang ama, na malalayong relatives. Wala talaga. ng ama kundi normal na tao. 16, 2017. nakabase noon “Kinausap ko siya na baka Hindi rin daw ito nakakapanood pa ng sa South Korea, puwedeng samahan niya ako dito, kanyang mga palabas. This month’s Novena Devotions: na samahan siya at pumayag naman siya.” Date: June 18, 2017, Sunday (third Sunday sa Pilipinas dahil NOT TOO OLD. Sa Pinoy adaptation of June) sa pagpanaw ADJUSTMENT. ng hit Koreanovela na My Love From The Place: Our Lady of Assumption Church ng kanyang Huling nakasama ni Star, makakatambal ni Jennylyn, 30, ang (OLA) 2565 Bathurst St. Toronto adoptive Jennylyn ang ama newcomer na si Gil Cuerva, 21. Time: 2:00 pm Devotion starts mother na bago pa niya Hindi naman daw siya nahirapan na mas Rosary si Lydia isilang bata ng siyam na taon ang bago niyang Novena to the Virgin of Pnafrancia Mercado si kapareha. Natatawang sabi ni Jennylyn, Holy Mass Alex Jazz, “Hindi naman ako singkuwenta. Refreshments, Kumustahan at the noong anak ng aktres “Halos ano pa rin naman... hindi Church Hall October 2016. kay Patrick Garcia, halos sampung naman nagkakalayo yung mga gusto Kuwento ni Jennylyn, “Kasi noong New taon na ang nakararaan. Nagkaroon ba naming gawin, yung mga hilig namin. Sponsors for this month - Devotees of the Year… lagi kaming nagpi-Facetime ni ng adjustment sa kanilang dalawa dahil “Nagso-social media rin ako katulad Virgin of Penafrancia fromAlbay. BCCA and Papa. “So, noong New Year, kinausap ko sa tagal nilang hindi nagkita? Ayon sa ng mga nakakabatang generation. Hindi Camarines Sur. siya, sabi ko sa kanya, ‘Pa, wala na akong Kapuso star, “Yung father ko naman, naman masyadong malayo yung gap.” We encourage all bicolanos from Sorsogon kasama dito. Ako na lang mag-isa.’ napakabait na tao, kaya hindi ko naman Dagdag pa niya, “Madali pa ring sakyan to attend and participate in the sponsorship “So, ang hirap talaga nang mag-isa ka masyadong nararamdaman yung pag-a- yung mga gusto niya at nasasakyan pa rin of this novena to the Virgin, for abundant lang, lalo na at lumalaki si Jazz na lagi adjust dahil nga buong buhay ko, hindi niya yung mga gusto ko.” blessings for the province of Sorsogon and the Bicol Region. Our Lady of the Virgin of Penafrancia is tribute ko sa kasambahay namin.” the Patroness of the BICOL region. SHE grateful for showbiz His last movie, “My Bebe Love”, listens and Loves us all ! comeback was a huge blockbuster also starring Ai Viva la Virgen ! Ai. “She’s not just an actress working Bianca King feels thankful for her much-awaited showbiz with me sa set but also a friend. We’re For more information please call : comeback via ABS-CBN’s new teleserye, : “I’m working as friends kaya mas maganda Jenifer Amaranto 416 781-3105 excited. Parang second wind siya for me. Kays. “Years later, I got ang rapport namin kung paano mas Noli Aquino 416 226 5286 mapapaganda ang bawat eksena at ang to talk to her grandchild at doon ko na-realize na minamahal pala Joseph Redoblado 416 728 1964 buong pelikula. tayo ng mga kasambahay natin at hindi lang dahil sa sweldo kaya Paeng Nebres 416 618-1362 sila nagtatagal sa paglilingkod sa mga bahay natin. So ito ‘yung

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Masayang-masya si Roxanne Barcelo habang ikinukwento na umabot na ng almost 3 million Duterte hits at Inquirer ang mga pinagsama-samang eksena ng away namin ni Maja Salvador Prieto and Rufino clan told to return government property – na Ivy vs. Nathalie – sa Wildflower series ng ABS- CBN. MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on dito na hindi n’yo pinalabas. If you ang may-ari ng Dunkin Donuts franchise “Sobrang natuwa ako continued to lash out at a pair of media operate, ABS-CBN, tapos manloloko lang sa Pilipinas na pagmamay-ari ng Inquirer kasi first time na nag-viral companies over what he says is unfair kayo ng tao, mag-swindling kayo, I have owners—gusto ring mabawi ng gobyerno ako ng ganun. coverage dating back to the campaign to stop you, ‘di ba?” he said. mula sa mga ito ang isang prime property Sana nga raw ay mak- period. Duterte also slammed the Inquirer sa Makati. abalik pa ang kanyang Duterte again spoke out against again, this time singling out columnist Ito ay ang Creekside/Mile Long, karakter sa top-rating series. broadcast firm ABS-CBN and newspaper John Nery, who is also editor-in-chief of na nirentahan ng Sunvar Realty and “I’m looking forward to coming back. Ang Philippine Daily Inquirer. Inquirer.net. Development Corp., na pagmamay-ari rin tsika kasi babalik si Nathalie. Hindi raw puwe- deng hindi bumalik si Nathalie,” say pa niya. He hit out at the television network for He also hit out at owners of the ng mga Prieto at Rufino clan. Nagkasakitan ba sila sa eksena ng sampa- supposedly not airing a political ad that newspaper, telling them to return property Aniya, “I will recover the property for lan, buhusan ng tubig at hulugan sa swimming was already paid for by his campaign. to the people. Sa parehong panayam, the Filipino [people]. Everybody who has pool? When asked if he had plans to block binanatan din ng Pangulo ang mga may- the tax obligation must start to talk now. “Yung totoo? Medyo masakit yung sa the renewal of ABS-CBN’s franchise, he ari ng daily broadsheet na Philippine “Within six-months time, I will go after sampalan namin. Kasalan ko rin naman, kasi replied, “Yes.” Daily Inquirer—ang Prieto at Rufino them. tsinika sa akin ni Maja na ‘Hoy, baks (bakla), “If ganoon ka kaano, you’re engaged in clans. Bukod sa P1.6 billion diumanong “I have to get back… Inquirer, you have dadayaan ko na lang yung sampal.’ Sabi ko, swindling for all we know ilang kompanya tax obligation ng Golden Donuts, Inc.— to let go of that property, it is not yours.” ‘Huwag baks, mahirap tumiming.’ Kasi hindi pa kami nagkasampalan ever so hindi ko siya matatantya. “Sabi niya, ‘Baks, malakas akong manampal.’ Sabi ko, ‘Tsika lang yan.’ Nung nasampal na OFW deported 3 times by Saudi ako, yung hiyaw ko parang wala naman sa cue ni Direk yon, pero ang sakit talaga,” natatawa OFW sent home by Saudi Arabia three times still wants to return niyang kuwento. Hirit pa ni Roxanne, “Masakit talaga, MANILA - For OFW Angelina Millares, According to her, she was sent home Arabia last year, Millares landed a prob- parang almost one week na pag hinahawakan who registered for the amnesty being of- for the second time when she mistakenly lematic job — one where her employer ko (yung pisngi)… hindi siya namula, pero fered by Saudi Arabia for overstaying and thought she could return to Saudi Arabia withheld her salary and won’t work for her parang nasa loob yung dugo. Masakit talaga. undocumented foreigners, it will be the eight months after she was sent home for iqama or residence permit. Namaga.” third time that she will be sent home by the first time. Millares said she decided to avail of the the host government. She said she did not even get the chance 90-day amnesty being offered by Saudi , wala munang teleserye ng Millares said she was sent home by to leave the airport in Jeddah during her Arabia this year with the blessing of her Saudi Arabia officials twice in 2010 for arrival before she was ordered to board the employer. JaDine tandem being undocumented. Before that, she had plane back to the Philippines. “Nang nag-declare ang amnesty sinabi been working in the Kingdom as a beauti- “Nagulat ako, para lang ako umihi sa ko sa madam ko na huwag mo na ako pa MANILA - Ibinahagi ni James Reid ang mga naka-lineup nilang proyekto ni Nadine Lustre cian for 10 years. pagpunta ko dito, pinabalik agad ako sa Iqamahan, hindi ka na ibigay mo na lang ngayong 2017. Millares said she allowed to be sent Pilipinas. Airport to airport ako,” Millares sa akin ang sweldo pupunta na ako ng em- Wala raw munang teleserye at mas nakatuon home in 2010 so that she could return recalled, with amusement. bassy hindi ka na magpi-penalty. Pumayag ang kanilang career sa musika at paggawa to Saudi Arabia and work legally. At that She said it was during this time that naman [siya],” she said. ng pelikula. “We’ve done two teleseryes in time, Saudi Arabia was also offering am- she learned she can return to Saudi Arabia Despite her experiences, Millares still one year and it’s very tiring, but we want to nesty to overstaying and undocumented only after five years. wants to return to Saudi Arabia though try something different. I want to focus more on foreigners. However, when she returned to Saudi not to the same employer. music, something I’m very passionate about. So I’m going to give it a try,” ani James. Malapit nang ilabas ang bagong solo music album ni James na siya rin ang nagsulat ng mga kanta. Halos lahat ng kanta ay tungkol kay PH declined aid after getting billions from China Nadine na inspirasyon niya sa musika. “Maybe [a] movie this year. My album is MANILA - The Philippine government elaborating. signed a peace deal with rebels in March 99.9% complete, just finishing touches, the music has told the European Union it will no There was no immediate response from 2014. video has been shot. You can expect the first longer accept development aid from the the Philippines’ foreign ministry. The largest chunk, 225-million euros single this month,” ani James. bloc, putting at risk programs to assist Duterte says European nations don’t or 69 percent of the total, was supposedly Sa kaliwa’t kanan na endorsements, poor and conflict-hit regions in the understand the extent of the narcotics to help the Philippines make growth teleserye at pelikula at masayang love life kasama si Nadine, masasabi na ba ni James na country’s south, Europe’s ambassador said. problem in the Philippines. “more inclusive and more sustainable” by kuntento na siya ngayon? Ambassador Franz Jessen said the Official data from the Philippine providing electricity to more people and “I can’t complain, I can’t complain. it decision to cut aid from the EU, a strong National Police pegs the total number of generating jobs, especially for women. feels like it’s almost perfect. We always want critic of President Rodrigo Duterte’s homicide cases since Duterte came into The EU also pledged 95-million euros something more, now that I’m here, like my drugs war, would mean the loss of about power at 9,432. in aid to promote “good governance dream gets bigger each time. So now I want an 250 million euros (P13.89 billion) worth The EU has supported Manila’s efforts and respect for human rights in the album and I want to win an award out of it and of grants mostly allocated to Muslim to end a decades-old Muslim rebellion Philippines” by strengthening rule of I want to help evolve OPM,” ani James. communities. that has killed more than 120,000 people law, public access to information, and Pagdating naman sa mga viral photos ni Manila’s move comes days after Duterte and stunted growth in one of the country’s improving the justice service delivery. Nadine sa social media, suportado ito ni James at walang isyu ito sa kanya. won billions of dollars in pledges from resource-rich regions. It earmarked another 5-million “Well, it’s up to Nadine. She’s happy, China after attending the Belt and Road It granted 130 million euros in euros to support the preparation and she’s expressing herself. It’s not that bad, summit in Beijing. development assistance between 2007 to implementation of actions under the MIP, people wear bikinis especially at the beach,” “The Philippine government has 2013. In 2015, it pledged 325 million such as feasibility studies, consultation and paliwanag ni James. informed us they no longer accept euros (P18.01 billion) over four years to planning workshops, outreach, audits, and Inaabangan na ng JaDine fans ang concert new EU grants,” Jessen said without finance projects in Mindanao after Manila evaluations. tour ng at ang solo album ni James.

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lawsuit launched by the Hon- https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onca/doc/20 ourable Senator Tobias En- 17/2017onca302/2017onca302.pdf verga Jr. against Balita News- IMPORTANT TIMELINES OF paper, Balita Media Inc., Tess THE CASE: Cusipag, Romeo P. Marquez Notice of Libel, March 7, 2014 Balita Newspaper, Balita Media inc., Tess and Carlos Padilla may have Cusipag, Romeo Marquez and Carlos Padilla been finally put to rest by a were given notice of intention to commence action ruling dated April 12, 2017. Summary Judgment ruling by Superior Court Justice Lederman, July 13, 2016 The Court of Appeal for Ontario, presided quote: Balita columnist Romeo P. Marquez Balita Publisher Tess Cusipag by Justice David Doherty, Justice Jean Mac- (46) “...The defendants, and in particu- Farland and Justice Paul Rouleau, dismissed created a controversy so that she could Howard Winkler has this statement: “It lar Cusipag, has done virtually everything Tess Cusipag and Balita Newspaper’sappeal defame Senator Enverga. has been clear from the beginning of this she could to destroy and discredit Senator to reduce the amount of damages awarded by The Court of Appeal affirmed the Justice proceeding that the words written by Mr. Enverga in an unrelenting manner, both in Superior Court Justice Sidney N. Lederman Lederman’s finding that the conduct of Tess Marquez and published in Balita Newspaper print and online. They continue to advance on July 13, 2016. Cusipag and Balita Newspaper demanded a by Tess Cusipag are false and defamatory of the defence of justification even on this The decision comes after a hearing that substantial award of punitive damages. The Senator Enverga, were published with ex- motion when they knew it was hopeless. was held on April 6, 2017. Court did not disturb Justice Lederman’s treme malice and that no defence to the pub- They engaged in absolutely no investigation In its decision, the Court of Appeal held finding that Tess Cusipag repeated the defa- lication ever existed. It is now time for Tess whatsoever as to the truth of what they were that “the trial judge did not err in consider- mation, knowing full well that it was false, Cusipag and Balita Newspaper to stop their publishing. They were recklessly indiffer- ing the Botiuk case and giving some weight and intended to repeat the defamation in the irresponsible and contemptuous campaign ent to the truth of the Article. They gave to the award approved in that case in making future. The Court stated that “on the facts against Senator Enverga, accept responsibil- the plaintiff no opportunity to respond to his assessment of compensatory damages”. as found by the trial judge, deterrence could ity for their actions and compensate Senator the allegations in advance of publication The lawyer for Tess Cusipag and Balita only be adequately served by a significant Enverga for the costs he has incurred in clear- and to present his side of the story. They Newspaper argued that the award was out of award of punitive damages.” ing his name and the damage they caused to have published innuendo with criminal line with other awards involving defamation The Court also ordered the appellants his reputation”. implications which Cusipag herself admits of political figures. Rejecting this argument, to pay to Senator Enverga $16,000 for the Senator Enverga in a statement indicated in her affidavit as being “serious allegations The Court of Appeal held that the case of appeal costs, bringing the total of court dam- “I am grateful that this matter is now over of fraud”. The defendants consistently and Senator Enverga was not a “political” case, ages and costs which Tess Cusipag and Balita and that justice has been served. I look for- constantly repeated and published the Article but rather a personal one. Newspaper are liable to $356,000. ward to continuing to serve our community The Court of Appeal agreed with the find- Senator Enverga was represented by law- in the Senate of Canada.” CUSIPAG APPEAL DISMISSED ings of Justice Lederman that Tess Cusipag yers Howard Winkler and Eryn Pond. The decision of the Court of Appeal may continued on page 9

Jennylyn Mercado and Boobay at Pinoy Fiesta

7 2017 7 Charo Santos fulfills cowgirl Philippines dream in Masbate “My dream is for the Masbate Rodeo Festival to be on every Filipino’s bucket list. My dream is for the Rodeo Festival Solons remind to be top-of-mind among Philippines is safe but... adventure-seeking tourists. Duterte to stop My dream is for the world Tourists “Expensive” Belongings Went Missing in Boracay to know and experience contractualiza- the paradise islands of MANILA - Boracay is undoubtedly one of the fun experience that the island has to offer. Masbate,” shared Charo the most beautiful islands in the Philippines, However, a few foreign tourists who tion, hike minimum Santos-Concio in a its white sand beaches, clear waters, gorgeous just wanted to have a good time were left speech she delivered at sunset, and countless bars are among the traumatized as they reported their belongings wage the recently concluded reasons why tourists flock here for a vacation missing while they were out for a swim. Rodeo Festival 2017 in Masbate City. She was the or even just for relaxation. Three foreigners were seen crying by a Lawmakers urged President Ro- guest speaker upon the The island resort ranked seventh in the concerned netizen. Facebook user Jean Cezar drigo Duterte to fulfill his promise invitation of the Rodeo 2017 Traveler’s Choice Award among Asia’s Retulin snapped a few photos of the tourists to end contractualization, and Masbateno Inc. (RMI). Top 10 islands by Tripadvisor. Meanwhile, as they gathered around the area where they called for a higher standard mini- ABS-CBN’s Chief Travel+Leisure placed it fourth on ‘The left their belongings. mum wage across the country. Content Officer took World’s Friendliest Islands’ of 2016. According to their statements, they lost Anakpawis party-list Rep. Ariel a break from her busy Among the many events which attract their iPhone, money, and cards while enjoying Casilao, who joined the Labor Day schedule and traveled many tourists in the popular spot is the the warm waters of Boracay. protest in Manila, said Duterte all the way to Masbate LaBoracay, (a portmanteau of the words With no one to guard their things, the should end ‘endo,’ or the practice City to fulfill her dream of “Labor day” and “Boracay”) which is an unknown suspect grabbed the chance to steal of indefinite contractualization by becoming a cowgirl. She recounted annual island-wide celebration of the Labor the foreigner’s valuables while they weren’t employers. how she once dreamt of becoming Day weekend. looking. Casilao, who authored the Anti- a cowgirl and shared how delighted During this time, the beaches of Boracay Once they arrived there, they found out Contractualization Bill (HB 556), she was to experience the cowgirl life are filled with people and the hotels are all that they weren’t the only victims of theft in also scored the department order in Masbate, the home of the Rodeo fully booked since people want to join in on the island during that time. issued by Labor Sec. Silvestre Bello Festival. III, saying it is “small-time” and Clad in a cowgirl costume complete “does not guarantee security of with hat and boots, she lauded the tenure of the workers.” people of Masbate for preserving and 19 ASG in Basilan surrender to military The lawmaker also called on enriching the rodeo tradition in the Duterte to provide regular jobs for MANILA - Nineteen members of the Abu who was killed in a Sulu clash last week. province. She also took notice of how semi-workers or “odd-jobbers” in Sayyaf Group surrendered to authorities in They were identified as Patta Salapuddin picturesque Masbate’s landscape is—a urban communities. Basilan province. aka Patta, Asbi Salapuddin, Sayyadi stark contrast from the cityscape that Casilao made this pitch in Two sub-leaders, Nur Hassan Lahaman Salapuddin, and Arci Salapuddin of Barangay the ABS-CBN’s top woman executive is particular for the members of and Mudz-Ar Angkun, together with their Basakan Hadji Mohammad Ajul Basilan. so accustomed to. urban poor group Kadamay, which followers, surrendered to troops of the 64th They are also suspects in the recent sea “This is such a unique experience for recently occupied idle government Infantry Battalion in barangay Tumahubong, jacking incident of the MV Super Shuttle me. I used to just watch this on TV but it housing units in Bulacan, saying Sumisip, Basilan. tugboat last March 23. is different when you experience it first- they “deserve a significant consider- Angkun’s group operates in Sumisip while President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered hand,” said Santos-Concio. She even ation from the president.” Hassan operates in Tuburan municipality. the military in the southern Philippines to recalled that a cowgirl from Masbate Casilao also said Duterte “should The surrenderees also yielded several high go an all-out war against local terror groups was once featured in Maalaala Mo consider” the demand of a national powered firearms to the government. including the Abu Sayyaf. The Armed Forces Kaya (MMK), the top-rating drama minimum wage of P750 a day. Meanwhile, four of the surrenderees are has promised to crush the Abu Sayyaf this anthology program she hosts on Bayan Muna party-list Rep. followers of slain ASG leader Alhabsy Misaya, year. ABS-CBN. MMK was the first national Carlos Zarate, Casilao’s colleague at TV program that featured Masbate’s the Makabayan bloc, echoed these rodeo tradition. calls. ABS-CBN’s Chief Content Officer He also urged House leaders The committee being chaired by Charo Santos-Concio clad in a cowgirl Impeachment complaint “to further expedite the approval” Representative Reynaldo Umali will now costume during the recently concluded of the bill authored by the bloc prepare a report for the plenary. Rodeo Festival in Masbate vs. Duterte junked against contractualization. House Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas Now on its 24th year, the Rodeo The House Committee on Justice has zeroed in on the fact that Alejano does not Festival is an annual celebration dismissed the impeachment complaint filed have personal knowledge on the alleged ‘Regular jobs, not killings’ showcasing the science of animal by Magdalo Party-list Representative Gary extrajudicial killings that are included in the handling. One of the main reasons Alejano against President Rodrigo Duterte. charges against the President. Akbayan party-list Rep. Tom Vil- for the longevity of the Festival is its Forty-two (42) committee members voted In response, Alejano accused the committee larin also joined the call for regular reputation for animal safety. to reject the complaint. of railroading his impeachment complaint. employment, and in the process Judge Manuel “Bebot” Sese, They declared that Alejano’s case against the The lawmakers declared the complaint to twitted anew Duterte’s drug war. president of the Rodeo Masbateno, Chief Executive is “insufficient in substance.” be sufficient in form, but they also proceeded “By now, President Duterte Inc. (RMI), shared that the people of The lawmakers came to the decision to immediately issue their verdict on the should have realized that poverty Masbate welcomed Charo Santos- following an executive session at noon time matter of substance. and unemployment are issues that Concio warmly because they saw on Monday. are bigger than his senseless cam- how she genuinely appreciated the paign to eradicate illegal drugs,” province and its rodeo tradition. Villarin said in a statement. “All praises for the province’s national The lawmaker noted that unem- beauty, Charo was also able to visit ployment rate is in 6.6 percent by a ranch and observed some ranch January this year, higher than the activities,” said Sese. “We at RMI are recorded 5.7 percent during the very thankful to Charo for gracing this same period in 2016. year’s Festival. We hope that more “This is official data that sup- and more people will be able to visit ports the clamor for regular jobs and enjoy our province and the Rodeo that provide decent income. There Festival just like Charodid,” he added. is none for the President’s all-out The main attraction of the annual war against illegal drugs,” he added. Festival is the National Rodeo Finals Villarin also urged Duterte to in which students and professionals certify as urgent a legislation that compete in cattle lassoing wrestling on grants workers security of tenure. foot, steer lassoing on horseback, steer The House committee on labor wrestling from horseback, casting down, and employment is set to hold a two-person carambola, four-person hearing on Wednesday to discuss carambola, bull riding, and load STAR FOR ALL SEASONS’--Rep. -Recto (6th District, Batangas) thanks the Secretariat several legislation on labor, includ- carrying. officials and employees of the House of Representatives for helping and supporting her in her new job ing those that raise penalties for All these events originated from day- as legislator. Santos-Recto served as Mayor of Lipa City for nine years then as Governor of Batangas non-compliance with government- to-day ranch practices making them for another nine years before becoming a lawmaker. She summed up the three lessons she learned so prescribed minimum wages and far, in lawmaking as reason, emotion and “pakikisama.” She vowed to continue working and studying authentic and truly anchored on animal hard to fulfill her agenda for her constituents and help uplift the lives of the vast majority of Filipinos. She other benefits welfare and safety. was the guest of honor during Monday’s flag-raising ceremony at the House of Representatives. (GE/ RL/RBB) 8 2017 8 ONTARIO COURT OF APPEAL IRemit DISMISSES BALITA NEWSPAPER, TESS celebrates CUSIPAG’S APPEAL 8 years world globally and to enlist the aid of others CUSIPAG APPEAL DISMISSED by JOJO TADURAN continued from page 7 in the media, and public figures, such as members of the Senate of Canada, to do so and the Article remains on the website of despite the court’s injunction. Her state- Balita today and is available on the internet. ments indicated that the initial defamatory At no time has there been any retraction or article and Facebook posting were true but apology given...” were not accepted by the court due to the death of witnesses and an unseen conspira- https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/2 torial hand that undermined the legitimacy 016/2016onsc4512/2016onsc4512.html?se of the judge’s ruling. This is not conduct archUrlHash=AAAAAQAHY3VzaXBhZwA akin to failing to attend an examination for AAAAB&resultIndex=1 discovery or breach of a patent injunction that is limited in its intention and effect to REMIT, a leading money remittance company Marketing Officer. The employees of IREMIT, Cost Ruling by Superior Court Justice the private rights of the immediate parties. in Canada celebrated the 11th anniversary both the Bathurst and Wellesley branches, of its branch located at 3776 Bathurst Street were so happy and enthusiastic because of Lederman, September 23, 2016 quote: The Media Defendants are continuing an Corner Wilson Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the support and patronage by members of the (10) “...Given the seriousness of the avowed, malicious, very public quest to on April 8, 2017,(Saturday). Holy Mass was Filipino community not only in Toronto but in defamatory allegations against Senator En- destroy the plaintiff’s reputation in face of officiated by Father Anthony T. Pizarro CICM other places in Canada. Members of the Filipino verga and the determination of the defen- and despite an order of the Superior Court of St. Paschal Baylon Church. On hand, community can make free calls to their families emphasizing service and sharing were Ms. in the Philippines through IRemit. For more dants to pursue a scurrilous attack upon his of Justice. As Chief Justice Dickson wrote, Belinda Lim Herrera, IREMIT Country Manager information, please call IREMIT Bathurst Branch reputation even in the face of having no evi- their conduct “transcends the limits of any and Managing Director for Canada and Simeon at Tel. (647) 932 - 6407. dence whatsoever to support the allegations, dispute between particular litigants and M. Sarte, Ontario’s Branch Manager and it cannot lie in their mouths to quarrel with constitutes an affront to the administration the time spent and research conducted by of justice as a whole.” ....(37) I therefore the plaintiff in seeking vindication in this find Tess Cusipag, Balita Newspaper, and shopping? proceeding...” Balita Media Inc. guilty of criminal con- Lauren Reid Loves ukay Number one, you tempt of court...” Shopping need time to spend https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/2 there. It’s not a quick 016/2016onsc5910/2016onsc5910.html?se https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/2 Lauren Reid popped up almost in, quick out. The archUrlHash=AAAAAQAHY3VzaXBhZwA 017/2017onsc1635/2017onsc1635.html?se unexpectedly on our feeds last year. She items that are worth AAAAB&resultIndex=3 archUrlHash=AAAAAQAHY3VzaXBhZwA could have been a mere social media purchasing are the AAAAB&resultIndex=2 ones you have to dig Guilty of Criminal Contempt of Court interest, with buzz about her fading as quickly as it came. That’s not what for. They aren’t going to be at the top of ruling by Superior Court Justice F.L. Myers, Criminal Contempt of Court the rack, generally. Two, you have to take March 13, 2017 quote: happened as she’s got more projects sentencing is scheduled on June 2, coming in, endorsements deals, and your time while you’re there so you can have a good look at the place. Really Why Criminal Contempt? 2017. modeling stints this 2017. What’s your latest shopping splurge? go through each rack. Three is to have a good idea of what you want to buy. You (36) “...Here, the Media Defendants’ To be honest, I don’t spend that much on clothes. Jeans are maybe one thing I can walk in there and walk out with 50 plus conduct includes the “open, continuous items. [You should] go in and know what and flagrant violation” discussed by Chief would splurge on. What I really do is a lot of ukay shopping. [clothes] you will use immediately or else Justice McLachlin. Ms. Cusipag was clear you’ll get things you will never use. and express in her desire to spread her What are your tips when ukay-ukay

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Louise delos Reyes on past dating rumor with Aljur Abrenica: “Dur- San Miguel Corp. to hire reformed ing the show, we were really close, kasi kami-kami lang din naman ang magkakasa- drug users for MRT-7 construction ma. Parang meron kam- ing… and I’m very close MANILA - San Miguel Corporation Belmonte said. to his sister. Wala akong (SMC) will tap reformed drug users The city government will initially kapatid na babae. Naging to build the Manila Metro Rail Transit recommend 400 reformed drug users to close din ako sa mommy niya, sa kapatid niya, (MRT) Line 7. EEI Corporation, SMC’s contractor for sa girlfriend ng kapatid niya.” SMC signed a memorandum of the MRT-7 project which will take around Luma na ngunit hindi pa rin nasasagot ang understanding with the Quezon City three years to build. isyu tungkol sa pagkaka-link nina Louise delos government to employ former drug “Pero sana kung kakailanganin pa nila, Reyes at Aljur Abrenica noong 2014. dependents who have completed its tayo po ang iisipin nilang first priority na Quezon City Vice Mayor Josefina “Joy” Ito yung panahong ginagawa nila ang tele- rehabilitation program. Belmonte, who also chairs the Quezon hingan ng workmen,” Belmonte added. fantasya ng GMA Network na Kambal Sirena. Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte City Anti-Drug Abuse Advisory Council The former drug dependents will (QACDAAC), in the signing of the MOU Ang pagkakaugnay ng dalawa ang sinasa- said providing jobs to former drug be tasked to work as traffic enforcers, which was attended by San Miguel bing dahilan kung bakit nag-break si Louise at dependents will help ensure they don’t carpenters, masons and steel workers. Corporation (SMC) representative Raoul C ang dati niyang boyfriend na si Enzo Pineda. return to their addiction. Romulo; EEI Corp. MRT 7 Project Manager, SMC is the first company to partner Ito rin ang itinuturong dahilan kung bakit “Batay po sa aming profiling na ang Permo R. Sarsoza; with the Quezon City government to nagkahiwalay noon sina Aljur at . number one criteria ng mga naggagamit ng bawal na gamot ay kawalan ng trabaho,” employ reformed drug users. CHECK-IN. Diretsahang tinanong si Louise tungkol sa napabalita noon na nakita umano siyang nag-check-in sa isang hotel, SSS conducts nationwide Pensioners’ Day kasama si Aljur. Paliwanag ng 24-year-old ac- tress, “Sa Bataan and Subic ang taping namin, MANILA - The Social Security System were also served during the event and each so ang taping namin, inaabot ng 9 A.M. (SSS) started a countdown to its 60th an- pensioner received a token of appreciation. “Magtse-check-in kami dahil ang call time niversary celebration, with a simultaneous “Since this program was for them, the namin, 6 A.M. the following day. “So, parang nationwide conduct of Pensioners’ Day as pensioners were also given the chance to konti na lang yung oras. “Kahit si Direk Don- a show of appreciation in helping build a showcase their talents and it was such a joy don [Santos], nagtse-check-in, yung executive better SSS during their working life. seeing them perform and in the pink of producer namin. “Sabi ko, ‘Uuwi pa ba ako?’ SSS President and Chief Executive Of- health,” said Dooc. Tapos yung driver ko, ayoko rin na patayin ficer Emmanuel F. Dooc said that the SSS In the National Capital Region, the siya.” Diin ni Louise, “Nag-check-in kami, recognizes the valuable contribution of the Pensioners’ Day was held at the SSS Main pero hindi kaming dalawa, marami. agency’s pensioners who religiously paid Office in East Avenue wherein about 500 “Siyempre, kapag group kasi, sino yung monthly premiums during their younger pensioners attended the event. More than The event was attended by almost 3,500 unang makikita? Yung artists…” years. half of the attendees are members of FES- pensioners who received free medical “We truly appreciate our pensioners CAP headed by Mr. Jorge Banal Sr. check-ups and medicines. Medical Special- and their dedication to SSS. They have “Each event in the said place was at- Melai is Lucky ists also gave lectures about wellness and spent many years working to provide for tended by almost 200 pensioners who Sobra talaga ang suwerte nitong si Melai health. the needs of their families and to be able enjoyed the same set of activities. We are Cantiveros. ’Di nga ba at twice na siyang Aside from free medical assistance, to contribute to SSS. Now, it’s our time very happy that we were able to bring joy nanalo dati ng P1M noong sumali siya sa first pensioners also actively participated and to give back and take care of them,” said to our pensioners nationwide even for a season ng Your Face Sounds Familiar. played in various games and a good num- Dooc. day,” said Dooc. Nakuha rin niya ang jackpot na P1M sa ber went home with raffle prizes. Meals game show na . Yes, at one time. Well, if I remember right. Tumataginting na P1M din plus a house and lot ang napanalunan ni Melai sa (PBB). Sa loob ng Bahay ni Kuya nagkakilanlan Serve in provinces, lawyers told sina Jason Francisco, na later ay kanyang MANILA - THE Supreme Court on of quality education throughout the told the new lawyers, whom she described napangasawa. They are now happy parents to Monday administered the oath-taking of country as she urged the new lawyers to as the “lifeblood of the legal profession.” two girls -- Melai, born April 3, 2014, and 3,747 new lawyers who hurdled the 2016 practice law in their own provinces and Karen Mae Calam of the University Stella, na ipinanganak noong April 9 this year. Bar exams. hometowns. Associate Justice Presbitero J. of San Carlos Law School in City Now it can be told why Jason chose No. Addressing the new lawyers, Chief Velasco Jr., who served as the chairman of topped the 2016 Bar exams with an 9 sa last round ng Bet On Your Baby game Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno cited the last year’s Bar exams, agreed. average of 89.05 percent. show hosted by last Sunday, significance of the 2016 Bar results “We definitely need lawyers in the “When a very big blessing comes your but agreed to take another chance na muling where all top 10 came from provincial provinces and in providing legal aid way, there is always a responsibility. In magbasag ng piggy bank, kahit pa nanalo na law schools. It was the first time that services to the poor and marginalized,” he every action that I’m doing, many people siya ng P100,000. no graduate from a law school in Metro said. “Preserve and defend the rule of law. will be observing. But that’s okay as long That second chance could either win him Manila placed in the top 10. Sereno said Arm yourselves with idealism, passion and as within yourself, you’re confident of what the jackpot of P1M or puwede ring ma-reduce this was an indication of the dispersal knowledge of the law,” the Chief Justice you’re doing,” she said. to as low as P15 thou ang kanyang napanalu- nan.

10 2017 10 PCCF Presents Miss Philippines Canada 2017 and Miss Teen Philippines 2017 Candidates at Pre-Pageant

By Fe Taduran & Rosemarie Ramos of some of the talents displayed are Toronto-Canada shared through this article. May 22, 2017 Major awards handed out during the pre-pageant were: Best in Talent - Jenna TORONTO, Ontario, Canada - The Miss Philippines Ramos; Best in Interview - Resham Dobol B Sa News TV anchors and RiteMed executives toast for a meaningful Canada 2017 and Miss Teen Philippines Canada 2017 Ramirez Saeed; Best in Casual Wear and long-lasting partnership. (Left to right) Dobol B sa News TV anchors Joel candidates, showcased their beauty and talents during - Resham Ramirez Saeed; and Best in Reyes Zobel and , United Laboratories, Inc. Senior Vice President the Pre-Pageant held May 6th at the Korean Cultural Gown - Resham Ramirez Saeed. for Business Development Atty. Joey Ochave, RiteMed General Manager Vince Guerrero, and RGMA President and GMA Consultant for Radio . Centre in Toronto. The Miss Philippines Canada 2017 The event organized by the and the Miss Teen Philippines Canada Philippine Canadian Charitable 2017 winners, will receive free trips to Dobol B Sa News TV, RiteMed team up Foundation, made up of the Philippines, amongst other prizes. leader volunteers from the Filipino They will serve as a PCCF ambassadors of in bringing quality service to Filipinos Canadian Community, goodwill in various events and activities aims to inspire excellence in throughout Canada and the Philippines Two of the most trusted names in Arnold Clavio together with United young ladies of Filipino and will have the chance to meet the their respective fields come together as Laboratories, Inc. Senior Vice President origin and to promote community’s most influential leaders, GMA Network’s morning news and for Business Development Atty. Joey better understanding appear on TV, meet GMA PinoyTV stars, commentary program, “Dobol B Sa Ochave and RiteMed General Manager of the Filipino culture, make new friends, and help the poor in the News TV’” and the country’s most Vincent Patrick Guerrero. talents, arts, heritage Philippines, through Kapuso Foundation. trusted brand of medicine, RiteMed This tie-up clearly reflects GMA’s and charity. ANCOP, and other charitable projects. Philippines, Inc. (RiteMed) team up mandate of Serbisyong Totoo and These years’ twelve Outgoing 2015 Miss Philippines to further provide quality service to RiteMed’s commitment of making candidates are in Canada 2016 is Krista Bella and 2016 Miss Filipinos. medicines more accessible to the public it to win Teen Philippines Canada is Chiara Silo. Following the program’s successful with their tagline, “Dahil gusto naming and are Assisting the Pageant Director, Rosemer debut last April 24, “Dobol B sa News gumaling kayo”. having a Enverga, this year, are Co-Chairs Lita TV’” is the Network’s response to the “We are proud to be part of DZBB’s very Leano, Rosemarie Ramos and Noemi Milanes,and ever-changing needs of the listening historical foray on free TV, which choreographer Kim Belen. and viewing public, bringing to free will enable more Filipinos to be well Don’t miss the coronation of the Miss TV the top-rating morning shows on informed by the most trusted source of Philippines Canada 2017 and Miss AM radio today. RiteMed, on the other news and information in the country memorable Teen Philippines Canada 2017 on June hand, has always believed in DZBB’s today,” said RiteMed’s Vincent Patrick journey credibility as a trusted source of news Guerrero. “DZBB has been one of evolving as self- 24th, 2017 at the Pinoy Fiesta and and information. In fact, RiteMed is the our trusted partners in disseminating confident young Tradeshow sa Toronto, Metro Toronto first company to give its full support to information to help our fellow Filipinos ladies. They all want to Convention Centre (Hall A) with the “Dobol B Sa News TV’”. take care of themselves better,” he make a difference, travel to the GMA’s ultimate Kapuso star Jennylyn To formalize this strong and added. meaningful partnership, the Enriquez, in turn, expressed how Philippines and do charitable Mercado and comedian Boobay. work for the poor. representatives of both parties have Dobol B sa News TV will support The talents shown by the For more information, please email inked a Memorandum of Agreement RiteMed in spreading their advocacy candidates exceptionally [email protected] or visit (MOA) on May 4 at the B Hotel Grand to more Filipinos nationwide. “We are exceeded expectations. www.philippinecanadianfoundation.com. Ballroom in Quezon City. The signing here to help RiteMed tell the story. They also have exhibited an (***Fe P. Taduran & Rosemarie Ramos***) was led by RGMA President and GMA We are here to help the people who outstanding programme Consultant for Radio Mike Enriquez choreography. Photos and Dobol B sa News TV anchors Joel DOBOL B Reyes Zobel and GMA News Pillar continued on page 26 DR. SOLON GUZMAN OPENS ABSOLUTE DENTAL CENTRE

Dr. Solon Guzman opened his 3rd office in Mississauga. If you are wondering where the Absolute Towers are, it is the 2 towers more popularly known as the Marilyn Monroe for it’s curvaceous profile. Attended by former Mayor Hazel McCallion and Filipino- Drs. Josephine and Solon Guzman, Dr. Abdul Rahman, Mayor McCallion and Dr. Wais. Canadian Senator Tobias Enverga, Dr. Solon Guzman, the opening coincided with Dr. Solon’s mother Mama Zeny. The clinic is a state of the art and boasts the best view of any dental office I have seen so far. The corner clinic, christened on the spot as the Hazel McCallion room overlooks the intersection of Burnahmthorpe and Hurontatio.

Mama Zeny Guzman, Rebecca Rafael, Leonie and Joe Manzanares Dr. Solon Guzman, daughter Angeline, Mayor McCallion and Senator Enverga cut the ceremonial ribbon.

Kesia Papasin and Rosemer Enverga

Dr. Solon Guzman’s daughter daughter Princess, a friend Kesia and younger daughter Angeline dance the Hawaiian.

11 2017 11 Fil-Can reaches the PBA Philippines and shines [TORONTO, ON] Filipino-Canadian Matthew Wright was only a PBA prospect last November. Philippine news outlets questioned if he was prepared for the PBA and if he had PH drops in tourism rank, DOT unsurprised the potential MANILA - The Department of Tourism said it Economic Forum’s (WEF) Travel and national and local levels.” to become a was not surprised that Philippines dropped in Competitive Report. DOT said it was working to relax visa policy game changer tourism rankings, but it was doing its best to This year, the country ranked 79th out of and process, especially on China, with the on the team improve inbound visits. 136 countries. Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of that acquired “The Department of Tourism’s (DOT) The country’s rating was dragged down Finance, and the Bureau of Immigration. him. Now after does not find surprising the slight drop of the by its lack of cultural resources and business The department’s 2016 and 2017 budgets being drafted, Philippines’ ranking in the latest Travel and travel. Other factors included ground and port were reduced due to the completion of Wright has Competitive Report,” DOT said in a statement infrastructure and air transport infrastructure. activities in the previous administration’s made a name Tuesday. In 2016, the country received 5.4 million National Tourism Development Plan. for himself in The DOT said it also “takes cognizance of visitor arrivals, according to the WEF report. Improvements and new construction at the PBA. the 2017 WEF Report released this week as a But DOT said the administration was major international airports are currently being Before significant study, a useful resource in planning “certainly taking steps to boost tourism fast-tracked under the Public-Partnership landing with and prioritization.” sustainability and inclusivity, by improving Program programs, DOT added. the PBA Philippines’ tourism ranking dropped business climate and creating jobs with new Phoenix five notches, according to the 2017 World policies and measures being instituted at both Fuelmasters, his 2015-2016 season in the ABL was with the Westports Malaysia Dragons. He averaged 23 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists per game. Wright led the Westports Malaysia Dragons to Data shows PH drug problem ‘slightly manufactured’: analyst the Finals winning the ABL Championship and receiving the ABL MVP award honors. London School of Economics’ The local figures will still be below the at the start. Now after signing a 3-year, P8.5 M rookie International Drug Policy Program global average assuming that there were Asked if Duterte’s drug war was bound max deal with the Phoenix Fuelmasters, Wright director John Collins in fact 4 million drug users in the country to fail, Collins said: “Based on international is proving to be a good choice for the basketball based on intelligence reports, he said. experience, it has virtually never worked.” club. Only in his rookie year, Matthew Wright MANILA -- Drug addiction in the “So there is an element where this does Reyes said the government was working on a has already had notable highlights. In his debut Philippines is below the global average feel like a slightly manufactured crisis,” said “holistic and balanced” strategy incorporating game in the PBA he scored 14 points, he also was suggesting that President Rodrigo Duterte’s John Collins, director of the London School of United Nations standards to address the drug named PBA player of the week in the month of war on drugs may be fueled by a “slightly Economics’ International Drug Policy Program. problem. He was optimistic Duterte would sign January, and he has also caught fire from outside manufactured crisis,” a London-based drug More than 7,000 people have reportedly an executive order adopting the plan, which the 3 point line nailing 5 threes in one game. policy expert said. been killed in Duterte’s brutal drug war will also institutionalize community-based Wright also participated in the 2017 PBA All- The global prevalence rate is 5.2 percent launched nearly a year ago. rehabilitation programs and build more gender- star’s 3 point contest and in the PBA All-star while the Philippine average is 2.3 percent, Duterte’s drug war is “not a new idea,” said sensitive facilities. games. During the PBA festivities Matthew Benjamin Reyes, Dangerous Drugs Board Collins, who cited similar crackdowns in other “(Duterte) can easily be reasoned with,” came out as the PBA MVP twice: in Luzon chairman, told a forum at the University of the countries. Like the Philippines, Thailand’s war Reyes said. scoring 15 points, and in Mindanao scoring 22 Philippines. on drugs also gathered immense public support points. Receiving these awards came at the right time for it also justified his presence on making the National Gilas Team set to compete in the Joma wary Chinese loans might trap PH to give up West PH Sea upcoming months. Filipino-Canadian Matthew Wright has just begun his career in the PBA and seems as if this Fil-Can is on the “Wright” path. MANILA -Communist leader Jose to borrow up to $167 billion (P3.3 billion*), country providing raw materials to China, Patrick Dooc Maria Sison raises 8 questions regarding based on pronouncements by Budget Secretary consuming manufactures from China and President Rodrigo Duterte’s plans to Benjamin Diokno, could balloon to $452 ever begging for new loans to cover the trade heavily borrow from China amid a billion (P9 billion*) and bring the country’s deficit? Boobsie, nagpasalamat sa mga warning it could turn the Philippines’ debt-to-GDP ratio to second worst in the 6. Does not the Philippines have already bad world. experience in making deals with China, such nanood ng life story niya sa into a debt slave of the Asian economic “Dutertenomics, fueled by expensive loans as the overpriced NBN-ZTE and NRT scams giant from China, will put the Philippines into during the Arroyo regime and the 3 B wasted ‘’ TEACHER AND STUDENT. Communist virtual debt bondage if allowed to proceed,” on defective trains from China during BS Party of the Philippines founder Jose Maria the article read. Aquino regime? Abot langit ang pasasalamat ni Mary Jane Sison was President Rodrigo Duterte’s 8 questions on the loans 7. How reliable or unreliable are those Arrabis Vallero, o mas kilala bilang si Boobsie teacher at the Lyceum of the Philippines Wonderland, sa lahat nang sumubaybay sa University 1. Can the Philippines really borrow the Filipino Chinese and Chinese businessmen huge amount of USD 167 B from China at so that are close to Duterte? kuwento ng kanyang buhay sa Magpakailanman. Sa kanyang personal Facebook account, MANILA, Philippines – Communist leader fast a rate? 8. How does Duterte’s expectation of nag-post ang komedyante ng mensahe sa mga Jose Maria Sison is concerned that President 2. Will not the Philippines become a debt USD 167 B compare with actual outcomes tumutok sa naturang episode. Rodrigo Duterte’s plans to heavily borrow from slave of China? of China’s big loans to certain countries like Aniya, “Mula po sa aking puso, maraming, China to finance his ambitious infrastructure- 3. Will not the drive to build, build, build Venezuela, Sri Lanka, etc. maraming salamat po sa lahat ng mga nakapanuod, building could turn the Philippines into a infrastructure (rails, roads, and bridges) draw Sison is the founder of the Communist sumuporta, naniwala, naging bahagi ng buhay ko “debt slave” of the Asian economic power. resources away from a program of national Party of the Philippines (CPP) that is talking at higit sa lahat [‘yung] mga taong minahal ako Sison asked how “reliable” the Filipino- industrialization proposed by the NDFP in the peace with the Duterte government. mula noon hanggang ngayon. Panginoong Hesus, Chinese and Chinese businessmen close to negotiation of CASER? Under the proposed Comprehensive [maraming salamat] po!” Duterte are, wondering if in the long term 4. At a certain point, will not China Agreement on Socio-Economic Reforms Ayon sa preliminary/overnight data ng China would force the Philippines to give up demand that the Philippines give up its EEZ (CASER), the communist rebels are pushing NUTAM People Ratings ng Nielsen Philippines, its claim on the West Philippine Sea (South (exclusive economic zone) and ECS (extended the government to spend on national nakakuha ang “Fat and Furious: The Adventures China Sea). continental shelf) in the West Philippine Sea industrialization and agrarian reform. of Boobsie” ng rating na 10.9. These are among the 8 questions Sison or else the loans will be called or cut off? The two sides are holding the 5th round of raised on the Chinese loans amid a warning 5. Will not China further nail down the talks later in the month. from an analyst of Forbes magazine that plans Philippines to the status of an underdeveloped

12 2017 12 13 2017 13 ABOVE, Robin Martin (Ontario PC candidate Eglinton-Lawrence), Angely Pacis (Ontario PC candidate Mississauga Centre) greets the crowd. Victoria Cup The Victoria Cup Basketball tournament was held last May 19-21 at the Hoopdome. The Cup, named after Filipino community philantrophist Dr. Victoria Santiago was a success. Dr. Santiago has always been the prime mover and supporter of the Victoria Cup. FCT’s very capable host Rey Tolentino was the master of ceremonies. The 11th annual Victoria Philantrophist and Victoria Cup founder Dr. Invitational Basketball Tournament concluded Victoria Santiago acknowledges the crowd. the 2-day weekend games at the Hoopdome in Downsview Park with some heart pounding championship games that went down to the last FCT board vice-chair seconds of the game clock to determine the winners. Efren de Villa starts And that was just the peewee divisions. The games with the invocation. VICTORIA CUP continued on page 17

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Ravena” I have a daughter, Heather It is produced by ABS-CBN, the world’s largest Filipino-owned media and entertainment that starts airing tonight after “”. “My Fiona, who’s turning 13 in network. In 2012, “ASAP turned into an international giant touring live event when it brought last show with them was ‘Because of You’ as the October. Siya naman, he has about 40 stars to Singapore’s MAX Pavilion EXPO. Since then, “ASAP Live” has travelled to estranged wife of Gabby Concepcion,” she says. a son, 8 years old. Pareho kaming unattached. Dubai Festival City, Los Angeles Sports Arena, London’s The SSE Arena, Wembley, and New “After that, I did ‘Probinsyano’ with ABS-CBN, one So, tingnan natin. As of now, ako’ng nagpupunta York’s Barclays Center, selling out back-to-back concerts in those venues. month ako roon, then I joined ’ sa Guam nung wala pa kong taping. I don’t mind Yes, that’s right: back-to-back concerts in one night. Part of the unique and tremendous value ‘’. 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Janine, walang angal sa trabaho kaya Maine Mendoza on bashers: “Minsan, paborito ng mga Kapuso yun ang nila-lunch ko.” + other stories Isa si sa sobrang said. “Sometimes I take the time to visit their accounts my first time to do a TV genre like this. It’s light inaalagaan ng GMA 7. to see the nasty things they say about me,” said as compared to my heavy dramas before. That’s Hindi pa man tapos ang Legally Daniel and Arci not Maine Mendoza when asked about how she deals where the challenge lies.” Blind, may with bashers. Apart from , the award- bagong show dating After almost two years in show business, winning Kapuso is also busy with another show na si Janine. Itinanggi ni Maine Mendoza said that she has grown used to for GMA News TV called Everyday Sarap with Ayon sa mga ang tsikang nagkakamabutihan sila dealing with her haters. CDO. taga-Kapuso or nanliligaw siya sa kasamahang “Alam mo, minsan, yun ang nila-lunch ko: the “I’m happy because we’re in our second season network na celebrity contestant sa I Can Do That bashers and the haters,” the 22-year-old Maine now. The first one was a success so here we are nakakatsikahan na si Arci Muñoz since lagi silang laughingly admitted in Cosmopolitan Magazine’s with a new offering. It’s definitely a gastronomic namin, spotted recently na lumalabas-labas. May 2017 cover story. treat to the viewers.” paborito nila “We’re friends, we’re very good She elaborated, “Personally, I’m used to Many are asking if she’d have the chance to si Janine dahil hindi mareklamo friends, very close friends, lahat kami negative stuff because I’m a pessimist. Sanay cook in the program. ang dalaga nina Lotlot de Leon at sa I Can Do That, you know, we’re ako sa mga ganyan. Maine got catapulted to “Ha-ha-ha! That’s a lovely idea but our guest Ramon Christopher. Kahit madalas actually one big family,” pahayag ni stardom following her accidental teamup with chefs are tops. They know better for sure. I’m na puyatan sa taping ng Legally Blind, Dandan (nickname ni Daniel) nang Alden Richards in GMA-7’s noontime show Eat hats-off to their expertise, inputs and the twists walang reklamo si Janine kahit segue makausap siya ng ilang reporters. Bulaga. Their teamup, known as AlDub (Alden they bring to the taste of each recipe.” siya sa ibang trabaho. Ayon kay Daniel, kung lumalabas and Yaya Dub), gave birth to the noontime Even at home, she reveals, she hardly cooks Last week, nakita namin sa isang man sila ni Arci, lagi nilang kasama show’s “Kalyeserye” segment, which ran from nowadays. look-test for a new show si Janine. ang I Can Do That team at hindi July 2015 to December 2016. “Much as I want to, I don’t have the time. Of Nalaman namin na nanggaling silang dalawa lang. Both Alden and Maine are currently busy course, I miss cooking for the family, specially for pa siya sa taping ng Legally Blind at “Everytime na may taping kami with GMA-7’s primetime series Destined To Be my growing son Alex Jazz. If there’s time, I do dumeretso na roon. or may rehearsal na nandu’n kami lahat, we always try to go somewhere Yours, the airing of which is scheduled to end but at this point, my schedule is so tight,” ends or have dinner or go out, you know, two weeks from now. Jennylyn. Gretchen Ho and Robi para masaya ’yung bonding and Maine, for her part, admitted that doing a Domingo do not talk everything,” he said. primetime soap has been the biggest challenge in and Gerald Anderson her showbiz career so far. Gretchen Ho volunteered that she now OK and ex-boyfriend have Netizens go wild for The Kapuso actress explained, “Dito sinubok no communication outside of their lahat sa akin, eh. According to Kim Chiu, there’s awkwardness work. Jadine bathtub scene Knowing that other people has something to Nagkakagulo ang fans at netizens sa between her and former beau Gerald Anderson The host also say about her every move on and off-cam adds to Instagram page ni James Reid simula pa when they first reported on the set of their said only the two of them knew what her struggles. noong Sabado nang mag-post ang aktor reunion soap opera Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin. went wrong in their relationship. But Maine said that one thing she learned is to ng super-hot photo nila ng girlfriend na si “I guess that’s understandable because the last She explained, “Andami kasi never lose her sense of self through it all. Nadine Lustre habang nasa bath tub. time we worked together was some five years ago. nangyayari sa ‘min na hindi alam ng Sa nasabing larawan ay makikitang In our first few taping days for our latest show, mga tao sa labas. magkayakap ang showbiz couple/ Jennylyn under pressure with we really felt awkward because we’re not that “That’s why we chose to keep quiet. loveteam. Naka-topless si James na new drama series super close as friends since we parted ways. We “Maraming mga bagay na personal nakatalikod sa camera at si Nadine ang nakaharap na tila naka-swimsuit or would just exchange ‘Hi’s!’ whenever we stumble na kaming dalawa lang nakakaintindi. spaghetti strap top naman. Jennylyn Mercado admits that she is under upon each other on events or live shows like in “Kaming dalawa lang ang Sa caption, James wrote “ooh I like pressure with her upcoming GMA prime time ASAP. nakakaalam kung nasaan kami. what you’ve done to me” at nilagyan ng series, the local remake of the hit Koreanovela “Then we were doing scenes in which we’re “Sa nakikita namin… we chose to hashtag na “IL2LU”. My Love from the Star. chummy-chummy with each other. It was just separate kasi it’s helping us both grow Ang IL2LU (I Love to Love You) ay ang “Well, I guess it’s just natural, considering awkward. It’s not really easy, you know, specially as people, as persons.” title ng bagong single ni James at tila lyrics how big and popular the original show is when we’re with other people who know what we’ve Two weeks after Gretchen and Robi nito ang inilagay niya sa caption. it aired, right?” she says. “I know that many are gone through in the past. The thing is we’re both were both spotted at a media event, Kung may kinilig at naiingit, mayroon waiting for its Pinoy adaptation. I just hope we’ll professional. That helped us to do the scenes she seemed relieved that their split has ding na-shock at hindi nagustuhan . May nagkomento na kalma be able to meet the public’s expectations: that right,” she avers. had a positive effect on her career. lang daw dahil kumakanta lang naman they’ll be able to relate to the characters and be Their maturity level at this point is admirable. “Parang tuluy-tuloy din yung si James, ha-ha-ha! May nagsabi namang entertained.” Seven years after their love story ended, Kim opportunities dumadating sa buhay mamatay na lang daw sa inggit ang mga The pretty actress knows there will be realized one important factor to completely heal ko in terms of work. bashers dahil real couple daw sina James comparisons between the original and their local and move on. “Nakita ko na gusto ni Lord and Nadine unlike the other loveteam na version. “Forgiveness. That’s the only thing that can mag-focus ako sa mission ko para sa fake. “That is expected. I wish that it would be in make you genuinely happy. If you don’t know Kanya. May nagsabi namang photo shoot a positive way though. All of us involved in the how to forgive, you’ll have a heavy baggage to “Kaya nga, yun, mas aggressive ako ’yun para sa album ni James at hindi private moment ng dalawa. production are doing our best to come up with carry in your life. You will get tired eventually.” this year in accepting projects,” she a highly entertaining offering. Personally, this is

Waiting for love?“Nangyari sa akin, imposibleng Nationwide smoking ban in effect hindi mangyari sa inyo,” says . President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order implementing a nationwide smoking ban. Eugene Domingo says Italian boyfriend is really mahabang paliwanag pa. If ever they decide The EO provides for the establishment of no smoking worth the wait: “I really did not expect it. But “They know and they feel that it’s really the to get married, is areas in public places whether indoor or outdoor. I know I’ve been praying to God to please take right time, and they’re happy to see you happy. Eugene willing to “Public places means all places, fixed or mobile, care of my heart, and He did.” “Everybody’s just like feels the happiness give up her showbiz that are accessible or open to the public or places for Words are not enough to describe how for you, and they’re like very thankful that it career? collective use, regardless of ownership or right to access, Eugene Domingo feels right now: she is so in happened to you.” She quickly including but not limited to schools, workplaces, love! Asked if her non-showbiz boyfriend is worth replied, “Yes!” government facilities, establishments that provide food “I’m very inspired. I’m very thankful to God the wait, Eugene happily replied, “Yes. I really She explained, and drinks, accommodation, merchandise, professional na umabot pa ako sa ganito. I cannot describe did not expect it. But I know I’ve been praying “Of course, ang services, entertainment or other services. It also includes the happiness,” she said about finding love after to God to please take care of my heart, and He mga artista walang outdoor spaces where facilities are available for public a very long time. did. retirement. Hangga’t nasa puso mo ang mag- or where a crowd of people would gather, such as, It was in December 2016 when Eugene first “It’s a blessing and I cannot stop thanking the entertain, mag-e-entertain ka.” but not limited to, playgrounds, sports grounds or opened up about her Italian boyfriend, film Lord for giving me such a gift, a gift of love.” She further stressed, “Di ako puwedeng centers, church grounds, health/hospital compounds, critic Danilo Bottoni. In April, during the Holy And to those who have been waiting patiently tumigil sa pag-e-entertain ng televiewers. transportation terminals, markets, resorts, walkways/ Week, the Kapuso star brought kilig to her for the their Mr. Right, Eugene said, “Ako “Sa palagay ko, ang isa sa mga nagbibigay sidewalks, entrance ways, waiting areas and the like,” Instagram followers when she posted photos of naman, ang gusto kong sabihin, for example, sa akin ng buhay, ng blessing, ay ang pag-e- the EO said. her and Danilo while vacationing in Japan. you’re waiting for your forever—kung nangyari entertain ng tao. Also covered by the smoking ban are public “Kapag ang isang pangyayari sa buhay mo ay sa akin, imposibleng hindi mangyari sa inyo.” “Hindi natin puwedeng bitawan ‘yan, bigay conveyances such as elevators, airplanes, ships, jeepneys, nasa , nararamdaman ng lahat, e. ng Diyos ‘yan. Nasa tamang scheduling lang buses, taxicabs, trains, light rail transits, tricycles and “Hindi mo na kailangan ng mahabang- GIVING UP CAREER. ‘yan.” other similar vehicles. 18 2017 18 MP Marco Mendocino and Toronto Mayor John Tory

VICTORIA CUP from page 17 MP Michael Levitt and MP Marco Mendocino addresses the crowd. happy that another exciting Victoria weekend was spent playing and cheering instead of sleeping it over, or browsing facebook and envious why their non-friends are having a more exciting life than them. Instead, they went home hungry and eating out thmeselves. Trust me, if the games finished at VICTORIA CUP continued to page 21

Philip Beloso and wife Maritess pose with Toronto Mayor John Tory.

Senator Tobias Enverga presents Dr. Solon Guzman a Certificate of Recognition at the opening of his Absolute Dental in the presence of Dr. Josephine Guzman, Dr. Abdul Rahman (HIDDEN) Mayor Hazel McCallion, Rosemer Enverga and Dr. Wais answer at that time, so I will try again now. My Senator Enverga question is about the caregiver program and the unacceptable wait times for applicants in this poses questions category. As you know, thousands of persons come about Work Permits to Canada each year to assist our society, performing caregiver jobs for children, the sick issued to Caregivers and elderly. Many of the caregivers are from the Philippines and they are mainly women. The deal to the Government for these caregivers in Canada is that after two years of service, they can apply for permanent Representative in the residency here. ‘Guardians’ star Dave Bautista: ‘I wear the The processing time for these applications Filipino flag with pride’ Senate has increased from 39 months to the current 47 months. That is almost four years. Adding the Years back, Dave Bautista, then a professional wrestler, was left dumbfounded after learning of his Many Kababayans here in Canada are very two years of service, the applicants are away from massive Filipino fanbase. familiar with the long wait times associated with their families for at least six years. “I didn’t really make the connection,” admitted the part-Pinoy actor, who rose the processing of applications for our Caregiver What are the minister and the department to fame for beating people up (for theatrical purposes) as part of the WWE. “I Program. Under the Trudeau government, the doing to shorten the processing time and couldn’t understand why they looked up to me so much and it was really odd for processing time for these applications has soared limit the hardship suffered by these caregivers, me.” He only began to understand the fanfare surrounding him when he visited to an astounding 47 months, which is essentially including family break-up and alienation from the Philippines. “They really accepted me as one of their own, even if I was born four years! The adversity that these caregivers children and spouses caused by their lengthy in the United States,” he shared. “And they said, ‘It’s not often that the Filipino face in having to wait years to be reunited with absence? people get to be inspired by one of their own.’ And from then on, I never took their families is an unfair and undue hardship. The only thing that has been done so far is it for granted. It is still so humbling to hear that.” Trying to find out what the government is the lowering of the quota for this class by 4,000, Pointing to the tattoo he has on his shoulder, he added: “I love it and I wear going to do to shorten this processing time, the which has totally the opposite effect. How does the Filipino flag on my shoulder all the time with pride.” Honourable Tobias C. Enverga Jr., Senator from this support IRCC’s gender-based analysis policy Bautista, whose father is Filipino-American stars in the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”. Ontario, asked the Government Representative that the department supposedly undertakes, In the James Gunn-directed summer movie, he reprises his role as Drax, a deadly fighter who in the Senate the following question during the considering that it mainly affects women? has quickly become a fan-favorite for his all-too-literal approach to the world. Gunn attributed Senate’s Question Period: Hon. Peter Harder (Government the popularity of the character to Bautista, whom he has nothing but praise for. “I think Dave isn’t Hon. Tobias C. Enverga, Jr.: My question is Representative in the Senate): Like the appreciated by Dave more than anyone else. Far and anyway, Dave Bautista is people’s favorite character for the Leader of the Government in the Senate. honourable senator, I wish he had time to ask the in the film. And I think it’s just a testament to what a great actor he is,” Gunn said. This is actually a question for the minister from a minister. As a consequence, I will inquire of the “And every time I tell Dave, ‘You’re amazing in the movie. People love you.’ He always says, ‘Because couple of days ago. minister and report back. you wrote it that way.’ But that’s just not the case. No one else would be able to deliver those lines like I had asked a question of his predecessor last he is able to do it. So he’s a great actor.” fall, and I was unable to receive an adequate 19 2017 19 High court TRO on Entertainment contraceptives slowly killing women

MANILA - A Supreme Court order effectively blocking the entry of most birth control Why Derrick Feels Comfortable with products in the market is “slowly killing” Filipino women, as the Philippines stands to run out of contraceptives by 2020, Bea + other stories reproductive health (RH) advocates warned recently. House Deputy Speaker Pia Cayetano, What Megan should teach her a Taguig representative, Junice Melgar of BF the Department of Health’s (DOH) national implementing committee on the RH Law said got very positive reviews the high court’s temporary restraining order (TRO) on the certification of contraceptive for her effective portrayal of Alice, the young products had far-reaching health stepmother of ’s three kids implications for women. from his late wife who is always at odds with “Slowly, I think they are killing women,” the her stepchildren and their yaya in Regal’s will show a series of vlogs called Make It director of the DOH’s Family Health Office “Our Mighty Yaya”, which is a big hit so Mutual, starring Matteo himself, that will told the forum. Mother gave a thanksgiving demonstrate to millennials how to invest “By 2020, there will be no contraceptives, nothing,” she said. presscon at Valencia Events Place yesterday, their savings wisely. The RH Law was passed in 2012 the only producer who does this now. The His girlfriend, , is film is now extended in several theaters. guaranteeing universal access to sexual endorsing another company that offers the education and maternal care, as well as “Well, I’m glad maraming nakagusto sa same services. How do they feel about this? methods on contraception and fertility performance ko kasi most of the time, hindi “Most of the time naman, we’re endorsing control. But in 2015, the Supreme Court ako ‘yung character na ginagampanan ko sa competing products, so okay lang. This is the stopped the DOH’s program for the is happy to play movie,” she says. reason why we avoid appearing in the same distribution and sale of contraceptive his biggest role on primetime in “Mulawin If Megan’s acting project. We both agreed that we want our implants and barred the Food and Drug vs. Ravena” as Almiro, the new Sugo of has improved, some relationship to be very private to protect it.” Administration (FDA) from “granting any and the Mulawin tribe of bird people. “Noong all pending application for reproductive folks they cannot In his last movie, “Can’t Help Falling in araw, kinakanta ko lang ‘yung theme song products and supplies, including say the same for her Love”, he played some sort of a contravida to ng ‘Mulawin’, ‘Ikaw Nga’ ng South Border, contraceptive drugs and devices.” boyfriend who just Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo. Why when I join singing contests,” he says. In an August 2016 ruling, the high tribunal renewed his contract did he accept it when he already does lead “HIndi ko akalain na sa bagong version pala denied the motion of the DOH to lift the TRO with the Kapuso roles? and instead remanded the case to the FDA nito, I will be playing a major big role.” Network. “I don’t mind being the third wheel as I to check if the products had abortifacient He had to physically prepare for the role. We tell her that want to experience working with Kathniel. side effects. “Kasi naka-harness ako sa flying scenes. their photos of their Cayetano warned that the scarcity of Hindi biro ‘yung lumilipad-lipad ka while travels in their social media account seem to contraceptive supplies would endanger the you’re wearing your costume.” indicate like they’re ready for the next step: Filipino comedian Nico health and lives of millions of Filipino women. “The Supreme Court wants each But didn’t he play a superhero in his settling down. Santos joins ‘Crazy Rich recent show, “Tsuperhero”? “Yes, pero hindi “Naku, hindi pa. As of now, basta we’re contraceptive brand to undergo public hearing. But there is nothing in the law that ako pinapakitang lumilipad doon, e. I just just enjoying ourselves.” Asians’ says that,” she said. pop in and pop out kapag may kailangan Megan is all set to leave for the U.S. in akong tulungan, unlike dito, kailangang July to try her luck in Hollywood where she MANILA, Philippines – A Filipino actor lumilipad ka talaga with your wings.” already got an agent. “Pero nakasalalay pa rin and comedian Nico Santos peek into the world of the powerful If he would be a bird, what would he ‘yan sa work ko sa GMA7. If they’d give me a is joining the cast of the Singaporean elite. It follows Rachel Chu, a choose to be? “I’d like to be a vulture. new project, then priority ko pa rin sila. But movie version of Crazy professor living in New York City with her Mabangis. Malaki. Matapang.” so far, wala pa soI will try my luck naman sa Rich Asians. boyfriend Nick. Rachel is shocked to learn He’s paired with in “Mulawin States dahil sayang ang panahon, di ba? If I The news was first that Nick’s family in Singapore is over-the- Vs. Ravena” which will replace “” don’t try now, kailan pa? I’m not getting any reported on Deadline and top wealthy, and she must adjust to her that will have its bombastic finale tonight so younger.” later confirmed by both new situation as she meets new friends and don’t miss it.What can Derrick say now that Crazy Rich Asians author enemies. it looks like that GMA is really giving their Matteo says competing with Kevin Kwan and by Nico himself. In February, it was revealed that Constance loveteam a big push? Deadline’s report says that Nico will be Wu, known for her role as Jessica Huang in “Nakita kasi nilang nag-click kami Sarah isn’t New part of the ensemble cast. Fresh Off the Boat will play Rachel. Other sa ‘Hanggang Makita Kang Muli’ and Nico is known for playing the character of confirmed cast members are Michelle Yeoh, ‘Tsuperhero’, kaya tinuluy-tuloy na ang MATTEO Guidicelli remains to be one Mateo in the hit show Superstore, starring Henry Golding, Gemma Chan, and Sonoya loveteam. Okay lang naman kasi we really get of the most well-bred stars at the Kapamilya America Ferrera. His other projects include Mizuno. along fine at comfortable na kami sa isa’t isa. Network, always oozing with good vibes Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 and The Clapper. Filipino star is also rumored We hope the viewers continue to support our and positivity. Sun Life Asset Management Crazy Rich Asians is based on Kevin’s to be part of the movie, but no details on her tandem now we’re now on primetime.” Co. Inc. or SLAMCI presented him as its novel of the same name and gives readers a participation have been released. brand ambassador for its Mutual Fund that

Little Miss Philippines Canada 2017 Pre-Pageant By Fe Taduran

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA - choreographer Chollo Lagdameo, is now on Kapuso The Little Miss Philippines Canada 2017 its 7th year. Foundation candidates of the Philippine Canadian The mothers of the candidates were and ANCOP Charitable Foundation (PCCF) showcased called on-stage to be honoured as PCCF projects. their talents and beauty during the Pre- celebrated Mother’s Day. They parents were Don’t miss Pageant show held May 6th at the Korean happy to show their pride and support, and the pageant Cultural Centre in Toronto. to congratulate their daughters for the very coronation This undertaking of the Philippine entertaining show. on June Canadian Charitable Foundation’s goal is Coronation of the Little Miss Philippines 24th, 2017 to inspire excellence in the children and Canada 2017 winner will be at the Pinoy at the Pinoy promote in them a better understanding of Fiesta and Trade Show on June 24th at Fiesta and the Filipino culture. It is also PCCF’s hope the Metro-Toronto Convention Centre. Tradeshow that they will be able to help develop the girls The winner will receive a free trip to the sa Toronto, to be role models and inspiration to their PCCF VP Rosemer Enverga gives the Certificate of Recognition of Philippines, amongst other prizes. She will Metro peers, and at the same time develop their Chollo Lagdameo, Gloria Rafanan and Sena Flores. serve as a PCCF ambassador of goodwill Toronto self-confidence and showcase their beauty in various events and activities throughout Convention The Little Miss Philippines Canada Cassandra looks lovely in her gown. and talents. More importantly, PCCF aims pageant is run by volunteers from the Canada and the Philippines. She will have Centre (Hall to instill in the young girls’ impressionable Filipino-Canadian community, headed by the chance to promote the Filipino culture, A) with GMA minds that by taking part in activities aimed PCCF President Romeo Rafael, Pageant arts, heritage and charity. She will be meeting Kapuso star Jennylyn Mercado and comedian at benefiting not only themselves, but also Director and PCCF Executive Vice- the community’s most influential leaders, Boobay. For more information, please email those less fortunate than them, will make President Rosemer Enverga, Co-Chairs Fe appear on TV, meet GMA Pinoy TV stars, [email protected] or visit their ‘inner beauty’ shine brig hter and help Taduran, Velona Daliva & Nitz Calvez, and make new friends and best of all, will be able www.philippinecanadianfoundation.com. develop their character and substance. to help the poor in the Philippines, through 20 2017 20 Filipino Centre, Toronto Filipino Centre, Toronto’s VIBT Awards Jayhawks as the 2017 Overall Basketball Team Champion by Mary Ann San Juan The Filipino Centre Toronto held its 11th (Toronto Police), Robin Martin (Ontario PC Mel Alfonso, Annabelle Clamucha, Wallie Bantam Division – Jayhawks highly successful Victoria Invitational candidate Eglinton-Lawrence), Angely Pacis Landico, Cris Reyes and Lyn Tabula. Philip Most Valuable Player – Jommel Puno Basketball Tournament at HoopDome this (Ontario PC candidate Mississauga Centre), is also a member of the Board of Directors of weekend from Friday, May 19 to Sunday, JR Gallarza (VIBT former player), and VIBT FCT. FCT Board of Directors who assisted at Midget Division – Red Warriors May 21, 2017. sponsor Dr. Victoria Santiago. An exhibition this event were – Rey Tolentino (Chairman), Most Valuable Player – Jay Mohammed

Angely Pacis (Ontario PC candidate Mississauga Centre) takes a selfie with VIBT sponsor Dr. Victoria Santiago.

VICTORIA CUP from page 19 8 or 9 in the evning, everyone will be hungry. Filipino Centre Toronto president Mary Ann San Juan gave the opening address. It felt different, having heard former president Linda javier always give the opening address. In a way, it felt like a passing of one generation to the Angely Pacis other. Efren de Villa opened with the Invocation. (Ontario PC VIBT sponsor Dr. Victoria Santiago. and Michael Levitt (MP candidate York Centre) and FCT Board Chair Rey Tolentino In the opening exhibition game, the Toronto Police composed of Filipinos simply outgunned and outshot the team of MP Michael Levitt and MP Mississauga Centre) and Robin A Yankees cap-wearing guest poses Marco Mendicino and their staff to finish the score of 87-55. Smaller, yet Martin (Ontario PC with Mayor John Tory. nimble and faster, the Toronto Police squad were scoring with more fastbreaks. candidate Eglinton- Surprisingly, they were getting inside more often than their taller opponents Lawrence) pose who kept shooting from the outside. with former VIBT Honorable guests include Ontario PC MPP candidate Angely, Ontario PC player JR Gallarza MPP candidate Robin Martin, Toronto Police Auxiliary Force’s Officer Carter and his son. and Park, MPP Michael Levitt and MPP Marco Mendocino and of course, the founder of the Victoria Cup, Dr. Victoria Santiago.

PC candidate Angely Pacis does the ceremonial toss-up of the game between the Toronto Police Kim Pacis, Robin Martin (Ontario PC candidate Eglinton-Lawrence), Angely Pacis (Ontario PC candidate Mississauga Centre), Marco Mendicino (MP and the team of Marco Mendicino (MP Eglinton- Eglinton-Lawrence), Superintendent Randy Carter (Toronto Police), Mayor John Tory, VIBT sponsor Dr. Victoria Santiago. and Michael Levitt (MP York Centre). Lawrence) and Michael Levitt (MP York Centre).

Sixty-eight competitive teams mainly game started the Saturday competition, Efren de Villa (Vice Chair), Mary Ann Ladies Open Division – Energetic Feet Care from the Greater Toronto area participated one team was led by Marco Mendicino and San Juan (President), Theresa Lumanlan Most Valuable Player – C.J. Nofuente starting with sporting kids from age six to Michael Levitt and the other team by police (Vice Pres.), Wendy Arena, Frank Cruzet, adults and involving all genders. Around officer Renato Valdez. Rosalinda Javier, Teresa Sevilla. Girls Division – Jayhawks twenty thousand attended the three-day Mary Ann San Juan, current President of Most Valuable Player – Areez Lordonio event, from athletes to parents, relatives, FCT, in her welcome address at the opening Final result of the 2017 VIBT: friends, tournament officials, sponsors and ceremony, thanked Philip Beloso and his Men’s Open Division – FilAct government officials. team, basketball clubs, managers, coaches, Mosquito Division – North York Most Valuable Player – Michael Mines Present at the opening ceremony on parents, sponsors (TFC Canada), volunteers Most Valuable Player – E.J. Agua Saturday, May 20 at 7:30 in the morning, and spectators for the continuing success of The overall champion award, given to were Mayor John Tory, Michael Levitt the tournament. Tykes Division – Durham Jayhawks for 2017 was the second year in a (MP York Centre), Marco Mendicino From its start, the organization of this Most Valuable Player – Keenan Emmanuel row that this team received this achievement. (MP Eglinton-Lawrence), Superintendent annual event has always been led by Philip Mary Ann San Juan Randy Carter (Toronto Police), Ryan Park Beloso and his tightly cohesive and very Peewee Division – CrossOver effective team. Philip’s team members are – Most Valuable Player – Jozen Unira-Adato

Galing si Gil sa mundo ng Lahad niya, “Well, sabi po ni talaga ang mag-artista o pasukin ang mundo Gil Cuerva admits modeling, at inamin niyang Direk Joyce [Bernal], siguro po ng showbiz? “culture shock” mayroon siyang konting yung rehistro ko sa camera. Pag-amin ni Gil, “Actually, I wanted to “culture shock.” “Lahat po yun sinabi ni become a director, believe it or not. during transition from “Na-culture shock ako Direk Joyce, e. “Kasi, I consider myself as story maker. nang konti,” pag-amin ni “I guess, mas mysterious na “When you’re the director, you’re making modeling to showbiz Gil. dating sa look ko which they’re the story. Aniya, “I guess, it’s looking sa role ni Matteo po.” “When you’re the actor, you’re telling the Newbie Kapuso actor Gil Cuerva, lead star a different industry sa Talagang mahaba na raw story. of GMA-7’s My Love from the Star, admits modeling. ang buhok niya dahil bahagi “So, I guess it’s a nice way to break into experiencing a bit of culture shock during his “I have to make certain ito ng preparasyon niya sa the industry, to become the storyteller and recent initiation into the showbiz world: “I adjustments, certain planong pagmu-modelo sana sa hopefully, later on sa career ko, I get to study guess, it’s a different industry sa modeling. sacrifices. Thailand. film in a good university and become a good I have to make certain adjustments, certain “Pero it’s something I embrace and I’m Hanggang sa nakuha nga siya sa My Love director.” sacrifices. Pero, you know, it’s something I ready for it.” from the Star. Itutuloy niya pa rin ang pangarap na embrace and I’m ready for it.” Nag-audition si Gil para sa karakter ni maging director? Dahil bagong sabak pa lang siya sa Matteo Dominguez, ang alien na sa iba’t DREAMS OF BECOMING A “Yeah, pero siyempre, ang focus ko ngayon showbiz, unang beses pa lang nakahalubilo ibang panahon ay nanirahan sa mundo at DIRECTOR. Kasalukuyang nagmu-model is to become a great actor. ng bagong Kapuso leading man na si Gil na-in love sa karakter ni Jennylyn Mercado sa Hongkong si Gil nang mag-audition siya “Ako ngayon, I want to prioritize yung Cuerva ang ilan sa mga miyembro ng bilang si Steffi Chavez. para sa MLFTS. acting ko more than anything at saka yung entertainment press sa ginanap na grand Naisip niya ba kung ano ang meron siya at Nagkataong break lang daw niya noon acting skills. presscon ng My Love From the Star siya ang napili sa napakaraming nag-audition kaya nasa Pilipinas siya. “I’ll take all the workshops if possible,” (MLFTS), ang bagong primetime series ng para sa naturang karakter? Kung tatanungin siya, pinangarap ba niya paninigurado pa niya. Kapuso network. 21 2017 21 Entertainment

Julie Anne San Jose accepts ’s relationship history + other stories

Julie Anne San Jose says she does not care about mag-alaga ng mga special children. Benjamin Alves’s past relationships and “So, yun... kailangan talaga nila ng doble or more pa na love , ipinaliwanag prefers to live in the moment. She and care and talagang tututukan mo sila talaga.” explains, “I don’t like it when it She stressed patience is the key to coping up with their unpre- kung bakit hindi pa niya comes to the past. I don’t live there dictable attitude. anymore. There’s no point talk- Her brother, Andrea admitted, has regular mood swings. mapakasalan si Winwyn ing about it anymore because it’s Andrea explained, “Lambingin mo lang talaga. And then done.” paulit-ulit lang kami kasi hindi naman siya nakakapagsalita. Marquez Bukod sa magandang “Hindi rin kami sure kung naintindihan niya kami pero parang Ang planong pagsali ni Winwyn career, malaking bahagi naman. The GMA star said she brings her brother to the malls, Marquez sa Miss World Philippines o ng kaligayahan ng Kapuso church, and other public places as a way of calling attention to the Binibining Pilipinas ang dahilan kung bakit singer-actress ang relasyon plight of children with special needs. hindi pa sila nagpapakasal ng boyfriend niya sa rumored boyfriend na On the other hand, Andrea hopes that her career will go a niyang si Mark Herras. si Benjamin Alves. long way and that more meaningful projects will be offered to her. Pahayag ng Kapuso actor, “Malay mo, Mag-iisang taon na raw ang “Ano kasi, ganun yata talaga na kapag umaabot ka na sa 27, baka sumali pa si Wyn ng Miss World or “relasyon” nilang dalawa. medyo nagri-reflect ka na sa life mo. puwede pa siyang mag-Binibini next year. “Puwede pa siyang sumali ng Miss “Exclusively dating” ang After the successful run of Alyas Robinhood opposite Ding- World now.” tugon ni Julie Anne nang ta- dong Dantes, Andrea is set to do another project with her home Twenty-six years old na ngayon si nungin ang status ng kanilang network in the coming days. Winwyn. relasyon. “Meron na po pero hindi pa puwedeng sabihin. Bakit hindi sumali si Winwyn nitong Kabilang sa past ni Ben Andrea Torres denies rumors that gave her the katatapos lang na Binibining Pilipinas? sina Jennylyn Mercado, Miss cold shoulder. Both are prime talents of Triple A Management. Paliwanag ni Mark, “E, nagsabay kasi Universe 2012 1st runner-up Is there a rift between Marian Rivera and Andrea Torres? ng Mulawin. Janine Tugonon, at Miss Universe “Di, wala po, wala po. Wala po yun.” Ang Mulawin vs Ravena ay ang 2015 . Marian Rivera, who was rumored to have snubbed Andrea Tor- upcoming fantaserye ng GMA Network, kung saan kasama sa cast ang girlfriend Nakikita ba niya ang sarili res in a chance encounter backstage at a Sunday variety show, has ni Mark. kasama si Benjamin? maintained that there was no such issue between her and her fellow “And kung ano yung gagawin niya for “If you’re in a relationship, you’d always think about it, GMA 7 actress. her career siyempre, sinasabi ko naman gusto mo siya lang, sana siya na, ganito-ganyan. “As far as I know, we don’t have a problem. And it’s no secret sa kanya, sinusuportahan ko siya all the “Pero may ibang relationships kasi na ganun, tapos di naman that she treats me like a big sister; when she has a problem, she way, kung ano ang gusto niyang gawin.” pala talaga nagla-last. comes up to me for advice,” she told reporters. Nais daw talaga ni Winwyn na muling “Lagi kong pinagpi-pray yun kay Lord. Kung saan kami dada- sumali sa beauty pageant. lhin dalawa. James Reid ready to Split with Nadine “Sabi ko sa kanya, ‘Kahit sino pa ang “So be it. Si Lord lang naman kasi ang nakakaaalam.” magbigay sa iyo ng opinyon, siyempre respetuhin mo, opinyon nila yun, e, pero in Nagsimula ang shooting ng Fanboy/Fangirl, ang launching movie the end, ikaw pa rin yung magde-decide.’ Andrea Torres centers her attention to chil- sa Viva Films ng loveteam nina Julian Trono at Ella Cruz pero may “Kung ano ba talaga ang gusto mga humihiling sa mga exec­ niyang gawin.” dren with special needs on her 27th birthday utive ng home studio ni Julian na ibigay sa kanya ang lead role sa GMA-7 actress Andrea Torres officially turned 27 last May 4. remake ng Pedro Penduko. ANGELU ON JOKO: NO LONGER AN However, the Kapuso actress didn’t celebrate it with funfare or Hawak ng Viva Films ang ISSUE a grandiose party as she was preparing for a more worthy celebra- karapatan para sa muling tion. pagsasapelikula ng fantasy movie THE senior members of the cast of Andrea treated 15 kids with special needs from REACH Foun- na pinagbidahan nina Efren Reyes “Mulawin vs. Ravena” include Angelu de dation to a film showing of the movie Urduja at Cinema ’76 in San (1954), Ramon Zamora (1973) Leon and Bobby Andrews, who used to Juan City. at (1994 and 2000) at contract star nila si Julian be a top loveteam. Andrea herself has a brother kaya umaasa ang fans ng young actor na siya ang mapipili bilang “It’s no big deal,” she says. “It’s no longer an issue. Past is past na and with special needs, Kenneth, 20. susunod na Pedro Penduko. The actress came laden with everything is forgiven and forgotten.” Pero naniniwala ang mga tagahanga ni James Reid na ito ang Being a Christian helped Angelu to snacks and gifts, and spent the en- karapat-dapat na magbida sa remake ng Pedro Penduko. tire afternoon playing parlor games move on and she’s now a happy wife to Noong August 2016, dumalo si James sa launch ng Pedro Wowie Rivera and mother to their kids. with the children. Penduko comic book sa SMX Convention Center kaya mabilis na She feels so blessed with her kids. “Mas In an interview with PEP.ph kumalat ang balita na siya ang gaganap na Pedro Penduko. obedient sila kumpara sa akin. They don’t (Philippine Entertainment Portal) Sa interview namin noon kay James, sinabi niya na handa siya give me any headache.” and Nelson Canlas of GMA 7’s 24 na magsolo at humiwalay muna sa loveteam nila ni Nadine Lustre Oras, Andrea said, “Mahirap talaga kung ibibigay sa kanya ng Viva Films ang project.

Jennylyn Mercado dismisses Engagement rumors and makes a Toronto Appearance Bagamat masaya ang vs. Ravena, na magsisimula ALDEN Richards and Maine Mendoza’s found out that pagbabalikan nina Jennylyn ngayong Lunes, May 22. “Destined to Be Yours” is on its final week of Maine doesn’t Mercado at , tila Si Jennylyn naman ay telecast, to be replaced by “My Love from the want Alden to nananatiling top priority ng ang lead actress sa Pinoy Star” starting Monday, May 29. “Don’t miss wear skinny jeans. magkasintahan ang kanilang adaptation ng Koreanovela na it kasi patindi nang patindi ang mga eksena It’s obvious that career. My Love From the Star, na namin ni Maine,” says Alden. “Mas lumalala she really cares for Sa ginanap na press magsisimula sa May 29. ang conflict between our two families who and gives him tips conference ng My Love From Catch Jennylyn Mercado are both against our love affair, so you’d really on what outfits the Star noong nakaraang sa Pinoy Fiesta on June24. wonder kung may happy ending pa kayang become of him linggo, natanong ang aktres PCCF is inviting you all naghihintay sa amin as Benjie and Sinag in and what do not. Meantime, don’t miss the kung handa na siya kung again to this year’s Pinoy the story.” last few episodes of “Destined to Be Yours” sakaling mag-propose sa kanya Fiesta & Trade Show sa “Sa lahat ng fans namin who say they’d where the Obispo family of Maine and the si Dennis. Toronto on June 24th, surely miss us, chill lang kayo kasi you can Rosales family of Alden both continue to Sagot niya, “Hindi ko pa po 2017 at the Metro Toronto still watch us naman sa ‘Eat Bulaga’, then oppose their love for each other, especially alam. Pero sa ngayon, mukhang Convention Centre, Hall A. abangan nyo ‘yung bagong movie namin that when Alden’s folks found out that he malabo pa po ‘yan. Headlining the event is none other than the we will start filming soon sa abroad,” says financed the exhibit of Maine’s dad, Gardo “Wala pa po kaming napag-uusapan. At GMA PinoyTV Ultimate star JENNYLYN Maine. “We promise you na mas ibayong Versoza as Teddy. Is there still hope for the saka malabo pong mangyari ‘yon.” MERCARDO and comedian Boobay. kilig at saya ang hatid ng bago naming movie young lovers to be together and live happily Sa ngayon ay parehong abala sina Jennylyn kaysa sa movie namin last year na ‘Imagine ever after? Find out in the last remaining at Dennis sa kani-kanilang bagong teleserye WHAT MAINE ‘HATES’ You & Me’.” episodes of “Destined to Be Yours”! sa GMA Network. Their fans had a great time when they Si Dennis ay isa sa mga bida sa Mulawin ABOUT ALDEN played the truth or dare game and they 22 2017 22 Renz reveals what happened with him Spotlight &

Some folks are making a big thing out of ’ absence at the presscon of “My Love from the Star”. But someone told us Rhian is in the show just for a special participation. “Mamamatay agad ang character niya at palalabasing nag- suicide siya,” says our source. “Pero magkakaroon ng investigation at si Jennylyn ang isa sa mapagbibintangang pumatay sa kanya, kaya maikli lang talaga ang role niya.” The one who will conduct the investigation is Renz Fernandez who plays a police officer. What was his last show? “‘Little Nanay’. Matagal-tagal na rin akong bakante kasi nga na-delay itong ‘My Love’.” His co-star in “Little Nanay” was Kris Bernal. We thought he was courting Kris then? “I did, kasi sabi niya, ligawan ko siya. Pero tinigil ko Delta Theatre, Quezon Boulevard, Quezon City, 1973 na kasi napi-feel kong parang hindi naman niya ako type. Sa body language niya, wala akong nakikitang gusto It’s a fact that she became popular on the “When I talked to the management about my niya ako so, I told myself, bakit ko Louise delos Reyes Kapuso network. Her last major show with them decision to leave, we were happy. They wished lolokohin ang sarili ko? So I stopped, was the hit fantasy-drama Magkaibang Mundo me luck. I don’t have any resentment whatsoever pero friends pa rin kami. Nitong recent hops over to Viva in 2016. Many are curious why she decided to because when I was still with them, I was given birthday niya, binati ko pa nga siya.” leave its stable. “Well, let’s just say that as an artist, big projects that were ratings winners. It’s just After her contract with GMA Artist Center So why not try to court his new co- perhaps, I just want to explore new horizons, meet that I reached the point where I want to push my expired early this year, Louise delos Reyes joined star in “My Love from the Star”, Jackie new people and gain new experiences. But please career further especially when it comes to screen Viva Artists Agency. don’t get me wrong. It doesn’t mean that because roles.” Rice, who’s also loveless now? “Naku, “That’s right!” she says. “I just inked a magkapatid ang roles namin dito, e. I left GMA, I wasn’t happy with the way they It can be remembered that she did a Cinema managerial contract with Viva Artists Agency for chartered my career. In fact, I’ll forever be grateful One material titled Baka Bukas opposite Jasmine Huwag na lang at baka makagulo pa sa five years. I’m excited with this new development to them for all the opportunities they’ve given me. Curtis-Smith. trabaho namin.” in my career. Looking forward to the next steps.”

GMA Network’s ‘Celebrity Bluff’ levels up with bigger and amazingly fun new season The Filipinos’ favourite all- them cry. So, I’m looking original Pinoy comedy game forward to working with Ms. show is back! Eugene Domingo.” Beginning June 3 in the Also joining the fun every Middle East and North Saturday night are comedian Africa, and June 4 in North Boobay as bluffer; and America and Asia Pacific, Kapuso boy band One Up Celebrity Bluff makes a big with their kilig performances. comeback with wholesome Celebrity Bluff features fun and exceptional three pairs of celebrity entertainment for the whole contestants as they attempt family. to outsmart one another by This multi-awarded answering questions to be Kapuso game show returns to Filipino able to advance to the jackpot round, where Jennylyn Mercado dismisses Engagement rumors and makes a Toronto Appearance homes with award-winning comedienne the winning team could take home half a and actress Eugene Domingo as host and million pesos. esteemed actor, and ace TV host Edu For its newest season, the program offers Manzano as special bluffer. back-to-back star-studded pilot episodes Eugene is looking forward to once again with Pambansang Bae Alden Richards and spread good vibes and laughter to the comedian Brod Pete as bluffers. viewers. All set to vie for the grand prize are Ika-6 “I am excited for the show to start again. Na Utos stars and Ryza I’m so in love with my work. I’m so inspired Cenon; real-life best friends Andrea Torres with making people happy, and I have and Rochelle Pangilinan; and Jennylyn accepted the fact na ‘fact na fact ‘ na my Mercado and Sheena Halili (PHOTO). mission here in my life is to make people Kapuso love teams Joyce Ching and smile and feel good about everything.” Kristoffer Martin and Mulawin vs. Ravena Edu, on the other hand, said he is thrilled stars Bea Binene and Derrick Monasterio to work with the Kapuso comedienne since and Bianca Umali and join he is amazed by how she flawlessly delivers Celebrity Bluff’s fun-filled initial episodes. comedy in her own ways. Celebrity Bluff is under the helm of “Ako, personally this is a new thing for Director Rico Gutierrez. me. This is my first time to really work with Catch Celebrity Bluff beginning June 3 Uge. Bilib ako sa kanya eh. Sinasabi nga in the Middle East and North Africa, and nung marami sa ating mga pinakatanyag, June 4 in North America and Asia Pacific pinakasikat na humorists or comedians, it’s on GMA Pinoy TV. hard to make people laugh than to make 23 2017 23 Entertainment For Sanken CS1 Sale Microphone $ 713.13 / best offer Lovi Poe denies live-in relationship with French boyfriend Chris Johnson + other stories Call Will Kathryn Bernardo play time ko to work with her and it excites me,” she says. “I told her idol ko siya noon 416-945-2336 ? pa man and she’s the reason why I joined Starstruck 3 then.” Ever since it was announced that Angel How come she hasn’t played any lead Locsin will no longer play Darna due to roles lately? “Okay lang, basta happy ako sa Rayver Cruz clarifies why health reasons, there has been ceaseless roles ko, like in ‘My Love from a Star’ na he’s not yet courting Janine speculations on who would play the iconic pinanood ko talaga before as a Koreanovela, superhero. kaya fan ako nun and I’m happy to be part Gutierrez: “Sobrang busy One of the actresses of the local adaptation. I play Lucy, best nun, di ba?” consistently mentioned friend ni Jennylyn from high school is Kathryn Bernardo. na artista rin pero laging suporta Rayver Cruz clarifies why he’s not The actress cleared lang sa kanya. Tahimik lang courting Janine Gutierrez yet: “Importante she has not received a ako rito at happy na sa sa akin na maging close kami, nagkaroon formal offer yet. Though pagiging supporting kami ng pagkakaibigan. Ang importante thankful she is being actress. Pero naman yun muna at ayokong magsalita considered to play lead nang tapos.” Is Lovi Poe in favor of live-in magkaribal ang in the movie that will helmed by awarded Pagkatapos ng breakup niya kay Elmo relationships? The Kapuso actress said, “Not mothers namin director , she admitted, “Marami Magalona, nali-link ngayon si Janine something that I talk about. I think, it’s too dito ni Jen. Siya, rin kasing iko-consider.” Gutierrez kay Rayver Cruz. early to be thinking about it.” si Glydel Mercado at ako Kamakailan kasi ay kumalat sa social In the meantime, Kathryn’s is busy Kapuso actress Lovi Poe denied naman, si Melissa Mendez, na pinu-push media ang ilang larawan kunsaan preparing for her upcoming teleserye “La speculations that she and French boyfriend ako para sumikat ding gaya ni Jen. Brother magkasama sina Rayver at Janine. Luna Sangre.” The actress has been learning Chris Johnson are now living under the ko naman dito si Renz Fernandez at gusto Paliwanag niya, “Siguro kasi nakasama martial arts for the role. ko si Janine sa resto/bar ni Ate Lot [Lotlot same roof. ko rito si , pero si Jen ang Kathryn is thankful for the opportunity de Leon, Janine’s mom], tapos may mga “Oh no, no, not at all!” she quipped. mas gusto niya.” given her. pictures na lumabas. “Well, nagkikita kami when I don’t have So how’s her long time non-showbiz BF? “Gusto ko ’yung mga lumilipad, masaya “Nakakatawa nga, ang bilis ng pagkalat. work. But no, we’re not.” “Wala na kami. Halos eight years kami, ako dito sa ‘La Luna’ kasi parang nangyari “Basta ni-link agad, dun nag-start yun. The 28-year-old actress also denied claims pero we broke up eight months ago.” ’yun,” she explained. “’Yung action, du’n na “Sobrang bait kasi nung tao, sobrang that Chris is often seen at her house. What’s the reason? “E, siguro, hanggang down to earth, masaya kasama. muna ako this year.” Kathryn also thanked “No, how sure of you that’s my house?” talagang doon na lang ang relasyon namin. “Actually, yung mommy niya talaga close Angel and for agreeing she said. Dumaan lang kami sa buhay ng isa’t isa to sa akin, Spirits [2005 ABS-CBN teleserye] to be part of the teleserye. “’Yung pilot sila Lovi told the press that, as much as somehow help each other grow. Walang pa lang, tapos ka-work siya ni Rodjun [his ang gagawa. Alam naman natin na hindi older brother] sa isang show sa kabila possible, she wants to keep her love life forever. Pero siya ang longest na naging BF na pwede si Ate Angel sa mga fight scenes [GMA-7].” private again. ko. Kaya lang, after a month, I learned na but still gagawin niya ito for ‘La Luna,’” she She explained, “No, I mean, for a while, napalitan agad ako. Ako, wala pang bago, said. “Nakakatuwa kasi kita mo ang suporta GIRLFRIEND MATERIAL? Aminado si everything is just so open. pero happy ako kasi mas may time ako ng lahat para sa ‘La Luna Sangre’ kaya grabe Rayver na taglay ni Janine ang marami “Everything that we do is, like, sa parents ko, sa family ko. But I wish we ang pasasalamat ko.” sa mga katangian na gusto niya sa isang something that broadcasted. could still be friends kasi since we broke babae, pero nilinaw din niya na hindi pa “La Luna Sangre” is the third installment “So now, it’s something that I don’t want up, hindi niya ako kinakausap. Nagseselos siya nanliligaw sa aktres. of the hit fantasy franchise, after “Lobo” to talk. yata sa’kin ang GF niya ngayon.” “Sobrang busy nun, di ba? and “,” which both starred Angel. “Siguro personal choice na lang. She admits there was a “luka-lukahan” “Gusto ko naman si Janine—yung personality niya, mabait. “I want to keep a few things to myself.” phase in her career before when she became unprofessional. “Hindi pa kasi ako sure “Pero yung nandun tayo sa ligawan Is being open affecting their relationship? Jackie wants to grow old as stage, di pa naman nangyayari. sa sarili ko noon. Mas inuuna ko pa ang “No, hindi naman nakaka-affect,” she an actress “Crush? Oo naman, sino namang hindi clarified. gumimik. But now, I’ve realized, ito talaga magkaka-crush sa kanya? Sobrang ganda, “Ako naman, everything that I do is what ang gusto kong gawin, ang umarte. Ang is the only winner in sobrang bait, girlfriend material. I feel like doing. wish ko, dito na ako tumanda at sana “Sobrang mahal niya ang pamilya niya, Starstruck 3 who is still active today. “It’s never affected by any other [things].” magaya ako sa senior actresses nating God-fearing, down to earth, sobrang saya Marky Cielo has passed, Gian Carlo has How is Chris’s relationship to her mom pagaling nang pagaling habang tumatagal. kasama, sobrang kalog. gotten married and Iwa Moto has retired. Rowena Moran? Si Jean Garcia ang peg ko. Di ba, hindi “Di mo makikita na Janine Gutierrez siya,” Although she has played lead in some soaps, pagpuri niya sa aktres. “They met naman, my mom likes him,” nawawalan ng work at ang husay-husay pa Jackie is now supporting Jennylyn Mercado, said the daughter of the late Fernando Poe rin?” Starstruck 1 winner in “My Love from the GROUP DATES. Aminado rin si Rayver na Jr. Star” that starts airing on Monday. “First paminsan-minsan ay lumalabas sila kasama ang ilang kaibigan ni Janine, at ini-enjoy niya talaga ang pagkakaibigan nilang dalawa. Lea Salonga posts “Ten singer-actress na sana’y gawing batayan ng mga niya ito sa isang aktor na nakasama niya noon. “Once in a while I text her, minsan taga-showbiz industry: Ayon naman sa singer na si Jed Madela: “I lumalabas kami ng friends niya. Commandments of Show 1. DO NOT BE AN ASSHOLE. will save this and forward it to all those who “Pag may time na puwedeng malabas, Business” on Instagram 2. AGAIN, DO NOT BE AN ASSHOLE. apply to #1.” lalabas kami pero sobrang dalang, 3. WHEN YOU ARE AN ASSHOLE, OWN sobrang busy kasi niya. IT AND APOLOGIZE. LEA’S CAREER. Para sa marami, may Makahulugan ang Instagram post ni Lea “Hindi pa, hindi pa kami nakakalabas na 4. TREAT EVERYONE WITH karapatan si Lea na gumawa ng “listahan” ng Salonga nitong nakaraang Linggo, April kami lang,” paglinaw niya. RESPECT: CAST, CREW, MANAGEMENT, mga dapat iasal ng mga taga-entertainment 30. Nakasaad sa kanyang post ang “Ten “Importante sa akin na maging close MUSICIANS, TECHNICIANS, STAFF. THEY industry. Commandments of Show Business” para sa mga kami, nagkaroon kami ng pagkakaibigan. ARE ALL THERE TO PARTICIPATE IN Sa loob ng halos apat na dekada sa industriya kasamahan niya sa industriya. “Ang importante naman yun muna at CREATING (IT IS NOT ALL ABOUT YOU). ay ilang karangalan na ang natamo ni Lea, Hindi lingid sa mundo ng showbiz ayokong magsalita nang tapos. 5. DO NOT BE LATE. EARLY IS “ON hindi lamang dito sa Pilipinas kundi lalo na sa ang minsana’y pagkakaroon ng hindi “Kung saan man kami dalhin, kung TIME”. international scene. pagkakaunawaan ng mga magkakasama sa iisang anumang diskarte ang gawin ko ngayon, 6. DO NOT BE UNPREPARED. Siya ang kauna-unahang Asian na nanalong proyekto. malalaman naman ng mga tao, di naman 7. DO NOT TELL FELLOW ARTISTS Best Actress in A Musical sa Tony Awards. Ito ay Minsan ay nauuwi pa ito sa away o kaya para itago ko pa. HOW TO DO THEIR JOBS. para sa kanyang pagganap bilang Kim sa Miss naman ay parinigan sa social media. “Ang sinasabi ko lang, ang importante 8. DO NOT IMPROVE SCENES, SONGS, Saigon noong 1990. Kaya naman timely at aprubado ng followers magkaibigan kami, sobrang busy din kasi DIRECTION, OR CHOREOGRAPHY, Maliban dito ay nanalo rin siya sa Laurence ng Pinay Broadway star na si Lea Salonga ang niya, pero let’s see,” lahad pa niya. GO CREATE YOUR OWN SHOW FROM Olivier Award, Drama Desk, Outer Critics kanyang post sa Instagram nitong nakaraang SCRATCH IF YOU THINK IT IS SO EASY. Circle, at Theatre World Awards para pa rin sa Linggo, April 30. PROJECTS. Nang kumustahin naman 9. DO THINGS THAT SCARE YOU AND Miss Saigon. Ito ay ang “Ten Commandments of Show namin ang mga pinagkakaabalahan niya sa FORCE YOU TO GROW. Siya rin ang naging singing voice sa Disney Business,” kung saan nakasaad ang tamang pag- ngayon, naghihintay lang naman si Rayver 10. IF YOU MAKE A COMMITMENT, animation movies na Aladdin (1992) at Mulan uugali at pagkilos, pakikitungo at pakikibagay ng sa ibibigay sa kanya ng ABS-CBN. FOLLOW IT THROUGH TO THE FULL (1998). mga nasa industriya sa kapwa nila nagtatrabaho “Right now ASAP, album ko pa rin, nagmu- EXTENT OF YOUR CAPABILITIES. Lumabas din siya Broadway musicals na Les din sa showbiz. mall shows pa rin ako. Nakasaad din sa caption: “Read #1 at least Miserables bilang Eponine at Flower Drum Song Ito ay base na rin sa halos apat na dekadang “Casino Fiipino shows this May. 1,000 times. Please. Haaaaay.” bilang Mei-Li. karanasan ni Lea sa larangan ng teatro, musika, “Serye? Oo nga e, sana soon. May Tanong ng ilang followers ni Lea kung may Nakagawa rin siya ng TV movie para sa pelikula, at telebisyon. inaayos kami,” pahabol pa ni Rayver. pinatatamaan siya sa kanyang post na ito. Hallmark, ang Redwood Curtain. Narito ang “Ten Commandments of Show Ayon naman sa isang nagkomento, ipapabasa Business” na nilikha ng 46-year-old international 24 2017 24 Mulawin vs. Ravena Angelu on Joko: No all set to take flight Longer an Issue

It has been 12 long years since The senior members of the cast of GMA Network marked history with its Hunk Shot “Mulawin vs. Ravena” include Angelu highly-successful and ground-breaking de Leon telefantasya, Mulawin, which captivated and Bobby the hearts of many Filipinos all over 25 year old the country. GMA raises the IPEN model Andrews, bar even higher and takes flight Renalf plays who used again with the much-anticipated to be a top sequel to the highly-acclaimed basketball and loveteam. saga, Mulawin vs. Ravena. wants to be a Their fans Following previous events, police officer are hoping Aguiluz and Alwina, the in the future. their saviours of the human tandem will be on and off cam, but it and Mulawin race, We wish him all turned out Angelu is already pregnant successfully defeated the luck in his the Ravena tribe in their by her secret boyfriend then, Joko quest to annihilate the endeavour. Diaz, who’s now also part of “Mulawin human race. vs. Ravena”. How did Angelu feel In Mulawin vs. working with the dad of her daughter Ravena, the sequel Nicole, who’s now 18 years old taking will continue the fight up Communication Arts at Ateneo? between good and evil as “It’s no big deal,” she says. “It’s no both tribes strive to defeat longer an issue. Una kaming nagkita each other. sa story con pa lang and I didn’t even Kapuso Drama King Dennis Trillo returns as know na kasama rin pala siya sa show. Gabriel and embraces Pero ako na ang unang lumapit at his fate as a Ravena bumati sa kanya, so we won’t feel and is now the King awkward with each other. Para walang of Halconia. With a tensyon. After all, pareho naman new ruler, the Ravena kaming maganda na ang buhay. Past is CHAREE PINEDA tribe strengthens its past na and everything is forgiven and forces. While no major forgotten.” battles spawned among the Mulawins and Being a Christian helped Angelu to Ravenas over the years, some believe that this is merely the calm before the storm move on and she’s now a happy wife and war is imminent. to Wowie Rivera and mother to their Joining the powerhouse ensemble kids. She feels so blessed with her kids. are Kapuso Premier Actress Lovi Poe as “Mas obedient sila kumpara sa akin. Magindara, the goddess of the sea and They don’t give me any headache.” daughter of Sandawa; versatile Kapuso In “Mulawin vs. Ravena”, she actress as Aviona, one of the plays Lourdes, the mother of Martin most respected and well-loved Mulawin; Renalf Joseph Pagat del Rosario as Aramis and she also and Asia’s Songbird herself in her first becomes the foster mom of Miguel full-length telefantasya, - Alcasid as Sandawa, the immortal goddess Tanfelix as Pagaspas. of nature and keeper of Mt. Apo. Adding glimmer to the show and playing very special roles are Philippine TV’s Sweetheart - Escudero as Alwina, saviour of the Justice probes Wilhelm Detailing Mulawin and humans; multi-talented prosecutor’s slay Car $120 + HST Kapuso actor as Rodrigo, a SUV $150 + HST human who falls in love with and marries Aviona; and seasoned actor Ariel Rivera as A government prosecutor was shot Mini-Van $ 180 + HST Panabon, representative of the Tabon or and killed by motorcycle-riding men Mulawin half-bloods. in front of his house in Caloocan City Call 416-932-0583 The hottest young Kapuso love teams Monday morning. also put their wings on in this primetime Caloocan City prosecutor Diosdado masterpiece. Bea Binene is Anya, the Azarcon was shot three times in the half-blood daughter of Aviona; Derrick head right outside his home along Monasterio breathes life to Almiro, the noble son of Aguiluz and Alwina destined Capas Street, Barangay 63 near 9th Avenue. to be the ruler of Avila; one of the several neighboring units,” he added. network’s most sought-after actors, Kiko Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre MARTIAL LAW Reports said police commandos backed Estrada, also steps in as Rafael, Almiro’s II immediately directed the National continued from page 1 best friend turned mortal enemy; Bianca Bureau of Investigation to investigate by the Army’s 103rd Brigade clashed with some areas in Marawi City. the members of the Maute Group, who had Umali is Lawiswis, a beautiful young Avian the killing of Azarcon. “Our troops reacted properly but as of and the love of Pagaspas’ life; and Miguel Initial report said that shortly after besieged the city jail in an attempt to free Tanfelix soars once again as Pagaspas, tonight, the Maute group burned several their jailed comrades. 8 a.m. Azarcon was about to approach facilities, the St. Mary’s Church, city jail, a former owl that transitioned into a his car parked a few meters from his Residents said they saw the black banner Mulawin and has now come at the right the Ninoy Aquino school and the Dansalan of the terrorist Islamic State mounted on age to declare his love for Lawiswis. home when he was shot by motorcycle- College. The Maute fighters still occupy also riding suspects numbering to six, all vehicles on the streets of Marawi Tuesday as Completing the star-studded cast the main street of Marawi City,” Lorenzana the fighting raged. are the following: Mga mortal: Angelu wearing face masks. The motorcycles reported. Others posted on social media photos of De Leon as Lourdes, Bobby Andrews as were had no license plates. (Photo shows government troops in Dionisio, Joko Diaz as Antonio, Martin The suspects on board three soldiers and choppers and Maute terrorists Marawi City amid heavy fighting between with their black flags. del Rosario as Aramis, Charee Pineda as motorcycles fled after the shooting them and the Maute group (inset). From Savanna, and as Lola Elo; Mga incident, the report said. In November 2016 and January 2017, Mulawin: Roi Vinzon as Daragit, Valerie the Facebook post of Mohamman Man- Maute terrorists attacked and occupied the The NBI has already dispatched a shawi.) Concepcion as Tuka, JC Tiuseco as Tangos, team to investigate the shooting of the municipality of Butig in Lanao del Norte, David Licauco as Malik; Mga Ravena: “As of tonight, there were three govern- prosecutor. resulting in dozens of casualties on both Chynna Ortaleza as Reyna Rashana, Dion ment troops killed, one PNP and two sides. Ignacio as Siklab, Winwyn Marquez as Azarcon is the fourth prosecutor army... and Ribay and TJ Trinidad as Greco. attacked since October 2016. 12 wounded. At the helm of Mulawin vs. Ravena are Last February, Surigao City The whole of two of GMA’s most acclaimed directors, Prosecutor Manuel Navarro Tesioma Marawi City Dominic Zapata and Don Michael Perez was shot outside his house. Early is blacked out. who is also the show’s concept creator and this year, Quezon City Prosecutor head writer. The series is set to change There is no light Noel Mingoa was shot at close range and there are the landscape of primetime TV with a while outside a restaurant along dramatic and relatable story, remarkable Maute snipers visuals, and a stellar cast as it harps on Commonwealth Avenue. all around. So strong values of genuine love and justice in In October last year, Mat-i City the troops are everyday life. Prosecutor Rolando Acide was shot still on holding Don’t miss the much-awaited flight to death outside Mat-i City Hall of and sev- of Mulawin vs. Ravena only on GMA’s Justice. eral troops have flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy joined them TV. from other 25 2017 25 Dennis denies settling down with Jennylyn Entertainment DENNIS Trillo was the villain to in the original “Mulawin” that helped push GMA7 to be the number one station in 2004. Now, he’s playing the lead role in the sequel/ Filipino ‘love teams’: What’s the big deal? reboot, “Mulawin Vs. Ravena” while Richard has moved to ABS-CBN and will play a supporting Showbiz phenomenon dates back to the early years of Philippine cinema role to the KathNiel loveteam in “Luna Sangre”, the Kapamilya telefantasya that will eventually be stars, helped by major studios that have been are slim chances for actors in a love team to be pitted against “Mulawin Vs. Ravena”. responsible for many of these popular on-screen paired up with other stars. Love teams are ex- Well, that’s how the world turns in showbiz. You couples. A love team consists of two usually pected to act sweetly to each other both on and never know what’s gonna happen next. GMA- young actors who are promoted as a romantic off camera. They are always under the scrutiny 7 is optimistic that “Mulawin Vs. Ravena” will couple. of the public, especially hardcore fans, to the maintain or even exceed the high ratings of the Love teams have a big role to play in making extent that people hope that the love team will show it will replace, “Encantadia” (another fantasy a movie or television soap opera more market- end up as a real-life couple. reboot). able in the Philippines, which is the reason why There are also many instances of fans of rival Going back to Dennis Trillo as the main star producers don’t stop discovering, creating and love teams quarrelling with each other, and so- in “Mulawin Vs. Ravenna”, there are speculations developing potential money-making couples. cial media has only opened new fronts for many that he is soon tying the knot with “nakabalikan “It’s being hyped by TV stations. Love teams to show their loyalty to their favourite showbiz GF” Jennylyn Mercado as he’s often seen jamming are being promoted heavily. They are even given couples, or hostility towards rival pairings. with Jen and her father who came home from singing opportunities even if they don’t have And once a love team breaks up for whatever Korea. Someone even wrote Dennis already any singing talent,” says Rolando Morallo, a reason, fandoms will mourn the demise, and made “pamanhikan” for formality’s sake when While there have been countless love teams Cebu-based journalist. sometimes it could even lead to the end of the he celebrated his birthday on May 11 that their that have fascinated Philippine audiences in actor’s career. respective families were all together. How true is recent times, this uniquely Filipino showbiz But why are Filipinos so engrossed and this? “Walang ganun,” he says. “Pareho kaming phenomenon actually dates back to as early enamoured by love teams? The Philippines is very busy sa aming respective careers dahil pareho “I guess we’re being too illu- as the first years of Philippine cinema in the one country where romance and love are at the kaming may bagong show. Basta sa ngayon, all I sionistic about perfect couples 1920s. very core of society. Filipinos love fairy tales and can say is masaya lang kami. Life is short, so we and relationships that we hope Today, love teams are more popularly known warm up to love stories, especially those with should all be just happy.” by their portmanteaus, such as JaDine for to experience in real life, but it happy endings. Filipinos love seeing things that Dennis and Jen are now the real power couple of James Reid and Nadine Lustre, AlDub for Al- won’t really happen in reality,” inspire them and find optimism in love and ro- GMA as each of them topbill their own primetime den Richards and Maine “Yaya Dub” Mendoza, mance. For Filipinos, love teams give a glimpse shows that will both start soon. Dennis is in KathNiel for Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel of young love, true love, great beginnings and “Mulawin Vs. Ravena” while Jen is in “My Love Padilla and LizQuen for Liza Soberano and Many of these onscreen tandems have happy endings. from the Star” that will replace “Destined to Be . become unforgettable pairings in show business “We are romantic people. We idealise Yours” starting May 29. In the early days, there was Mary Walter and — icons of generations of television and movie everything. We love drama, from our TV Gregorio Fernandez — perhaps you can call fans. Some of them have also become real-life screen to our politics, the Philippines is one BARBIE DENIES FAVORING them WaFer? — whose team-up in the coun- couples, such as Concepcion and Cuneta, telenovela [television soap opera]. Love teams try’s pioneering silent movies in the 1920s was whose high-profile marriage later ended in an almost always represent our idealised self, our JAK: ‘DI LANG PUWEDE considered to be the precursor of the love team annulment. idealised partners, our belief that love conquers ANG IBA phenomenon in Philippine cinema. Many more Although Hollywood and other Asian everything. And love teams are a good escape popular showbiz couples emerged thereafter, countries also have their versions of celebrity from our reality,” says Rex Yadao, a marketing is no doubt the hottest teen such as Rogelio dela Rosa and Carmen Rosales pairings, such as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie specialist. star at the Kapuso Network nowadays because in the 1950s, and Tirso Cruz III (Brangelina), the Filipinos have taken it up John Paul Pepito, a Philippine-based reporter of the huge popularity of her primetime show, in the ‘60s and ‘70s, and Gabby a notch. For instance, many fans organise them- agrees. “Meant to Be”. When she and her co-stars had Concepcion in the ‘80s, and Claudine selves into clubs complete with officers, regular “I guess we’re being too illusionistic about a mall show at Robinsons Angeles recently, a Baretto in the ‘90s and John Lloyd Cruz and meetings, meet-ups with their screen idols and perfect couples and relationships that we hope crowd of about 30,000 fans showed up after they in the past decade. other activities. to experience in real life, but it won’t really hap- learned that she’s making a personal appearance in In the Philippine entertainment industry, With such fanaticism, some love teams that pen in reality,” he says. “mekeni, cabalen” country. love teams rule. Love teams have transformed become popular end up being at the mercy of Cerwin Nacorda, who works as a teller, says This is her second most successful show after many run-of-the-mill actors into overnight their fans, who tend to be possessive. There it like it is: “Filipinos are just addicted to love.” “” that aired for almost two years as it had several extensions, so we won’t be surprised if “Meant to Be”, which has just been extended up to June, will get more extensions considering its highly consistent performance in the ratings game. DOBOL B Dear FilCan Community achieving student success in education and Barbie was asked by the fans if it’s true that continued from page 11 training. she has already made a choice as to who among Leaders, Media We have invited from the Toronto District SB, Toronto Catholic DSB & Dufferin Peel the four boys in the senior cast is nearest to her listen, and now who also watch us, to tell Professionals,and Friends, Catholic DSB two school administrators, 5 heart and the lucky guy is said to be Jak Roberto. them that there is RiteMed. Kasi sila and isa Happy Victoria Day ! Mabuhay! elementary & secondary teachers / guidance “Huwag po tayong assuming kasi, as of now, lahat sa mga taglines nila, right price. Ang gusto I would like to cordially invite you, counselors and three school settlement workers sila, friends ko pa rin lang. Nanood lang kami ni ng RiteMed gumaling lahat ng Pilipino,” he on behalf of Filipino Canadian Parents to sit in the Workshop Panels. Parent & Jak ng sine dahil hindi puwede ‘yung tatlo, kami added. Association in Catholic Education - FCPACE, teacher members of FCPACE will serve as na? Agad-agad? Chill lang po kayo at abangan na “Maraming Pilipinong hindi makabili ng to our Third Annual Conference of Parents, moderators, rapporteurs and coordinators. lang ang mga susunod pang kaganapan sa ‘Meant gamot, maraming Pilipinong hindi maka- Teachers and Students on June 3, 2017 ( As special guests, you may wish to join the to Be’ na patindi nang patindi every night.” afford ng decent health care. RiteMed’s Saturday), 10:00 am. to 3:00 p.m. at St. workshops or engage in networking and advocacy is to make the day come when all Maria Goretti Catholic School, 21 Kenmark meeting our other kababayans. Filipinos will be able to do so. We saw how Boulevard, Scarborough, Toronto. Coleen Garcia file formal The conference is free and a complimentary great of an advocacy this is, and we will The conference theme is “Successful meal & snack will be served. support RiteMed in this,” he affirmed. Transitions : Strategies for Students’ Success complaints against ex-cop in Best regards, “Dobol B Sa News TV’” sees the in Education”. This special event is being Tony A. San Juan, OCT. road-rage incident powerhouse tandem of GMA’s flagship AM organized and sponsored by Filipino Canadian (Conference co-chair) radio station DZBB and the country’s leading parents and teachers with the main focus on Ibinahagi rin ni Coleen sa kanyang post na local news channel GMA News TV. It is pinagbantaan umano ng ex-cop ang kanilang headlined by four of the most trusted radio buhay nang mangyari ang insidente. broadcasters in the country—GMA News Narinig daw ito ng kanyang driver at PA. pillars Mike Enriquez and Arnold Clavio, with (Pop-ups are not supposed to be taken “I wasn’t able to mention this because I didn’t Joel Reyes Zobel and Ali Sotto. Together, they hear it myself, but that man threatened my driver seriously - EDITOR) bring the latest news and meaty commentaries and PA. “He said, ‘Kung dala ko lang yung baril Candid SPOOF through Saksi sa Dobol B, Super Balita sa ko, patay na kayong tatlo!’ and formed his hand Umaga Nationwide, Sino?, and Dobol A sa in the shape of a gun and aimed his hand right at Dobol B. my driver’s face. “So yes, we are planning to push Security. RiteMed was launched in 2002 with through with our complaints against him.” the mission of providing access to quality Who let this Yankee Tiniyak naman ni Coleen na maayos na ang and affordable medicines for the Filipinos. baseball fan in here? kanyang lagay at nagpasalamat sa mga nagpakita ng Through the years, it has earned the malasakit sa kanya. Gusto rin daw niyang matiyak public’s trust, making it the most preferred na ang ginawang harassment sa kanya ng dating unibranded line of medicines in the country pulis ay hindi na nito magagawa pa sa iba. and empowering them to have more options “To everyone asking, I’m okay and I thank you for better health outcomes. Its catchy jingle, so much for your concern. It’s easy for me to move “Huwag Mahihiyang Magtanong” has been on from this, but I just want to make sure that proven to be effective in encouraging the this man doesn’t harass or assault anyone else ever patients to ask pharmacists and drug stores for again.” affordable options without sacrificing quality I really want to extend my gratitude to PCSUPT standards. TOMAS C. APOLINARIO JR for assisting us Watch the most up-to-date radio broadcast through the entire process. He was a great help, on “Dobol B Sa News TV’”, weekdays from and everyone was so reasonable! I’m very confident 6 to 11 a.m. via GMA News TV Channel 11 that this will be resolved soon. and abroad via GMA News TV International. Mayor John Tory makes a light-hearted gesture at a fan wearing a New York Yankees baseball cap at the 11th Victoria Cup 2017 at the Hoopdome. 26 2017 26 1. Dr. Arla Rondilla judges PCCF Ms. Senator Enverga, Dr. Wais and Dr. Solon Guzman Philippines Canada show Mayor Hazel McCallion the newly-christened pre-pageant. 2. Ms. Hazel McCallion room at the clinic. Belinda Lim Her- rera, IREMIT Coun- 1 try Manager and Managing Director for Canada, also a judge waves to the crowd. 3. Two contetants with the 2 most awards pose for photos. 4. Ms. Teen Philippines Canada Chiara Silo and Ms. Philippines Canada Krista SENA FLORES’ 80TH Bella gives one of the special awards to a contestant. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 3

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ABOVE LEFT, Jessica and staff enjoy the opening celebration. ABOVE RIGHT, PCCF’s Rebecca Rafael, Rosemer Enverga enjoy opening celerbation of Dr. Solon Guzman’s Absolute Clinic with Mayor Hazel McCallion.

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