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ittle anila LFEB. - MARCHM. 2013Confidential CARDINAL Tagle The First Filipino Pope Marriage is Good for the Heart Sleep-deprived should watch their Portion Sizes Why women care more about their looks than their health PH has Good Disaster Laws - UN Dirty Money Unfortunately, Weak Governance make these Laws Useless MANILA, Philippines - The “Legislation is insufficient unless It also noted that the Philippine from PHL Philippines has good laws on it is supported by strong political will constitution and political system allow MANILA, Philippines - This made the disaster risk reduction but weak local to ensure implementation,” the report local executives to enforce policies that Philippines place sixth in a ranking of governance tends to render these dubbed “Disaster-induced internal will keep the public out of disaster- countries that are the biggest sources of useless, the United Nations said. displacement in the Philippines” said. prone areas. financial outflow attributed to corruption, tax A new UN report released found The report lauded the Philippine “Yet the combination of high poverty evasion, smuggling and other illegal activities, that poor urban governance led to Disaster Risk Reduction and DISASTER ineffective building codes and land use Management Act of 2010 as a possible DIRTY MONEY continued on page 22 planning at the local level. template for other countries. continued on page 13 PHL Not Popular to Int’l Investors Our Man in the Consulate MANILA, Philippines - British Ambassador business seminar and networking event. to the Philippines Stephen Lillie called on the He added that various business groups had Philippine government on Tuesday to “adjust” raised with the Philippine government the a law limiting foreign ownership of businesses need to create a better business environment in to allow more investments into the country, the country. particularly in the renewable-energy sector. “The British Chamber of Commerce and the The country currently limits to 40 percent [other] foreign chambers collectively raised, as the foreign ownership in public utilities, while always, one of the issues, ‘Can the 60/40 limit Filipino investors take in the remaining 60 be adjusted?’ I think the Philippine government percent. is well aware of that view,” Lillie said. According to the ambassador, such In the United Kingdom a foreign company is limitation, which he described as “unhelpful,” not required to partner with a local firm to do complicates investments. business there. “I think the government is well aware that Lillie nonetheless cited that the Philippines the 60/40 limit is unhelpful in a whole range of sectors,” Lillie said at the sidelines of the Rolly Mangante of the Philippine Consulate (FAR RIGHT IN TAN JACKET) NOT POPULAR acknowledges the toast of family and friends during his 60th birthday celebration at UK Renewable Energy Systems and Solutions FEB - MARCH 2013 FEB - MARCH 2013 continuedL on. pageM .27 ConfidentialPrestige bar. PHOTO BY ARIEL RAMOS 1 Scarborough Toyota introduces 2013 RAV 4 Customer Mario Raon talks with Scarborough Toyota Product Advisor Lito Santiago as fellow customer Francisco Sarmiento and Toyota Senior Product Advisor Manny Yanga looks on. Ryan Bang on tax Filipino sa Canada evasion charge Ryan failed to register his income and percentage tax, which amounts to P1.8 million from his P3 million earnings in 2010 and 2011. Ryan currently hosts the daily variety show “It’s Showtime.” In a A Studio Six Valentine Show press statement released by his legal From The Heart counsel Atty. Joji Alonso, their party has yet to receive the order from the BIR. “We have yet to receive summons from the DOJ on the alleged tax evasion charges. Ryan Bang intends to comply with all obligations due the government, if any. He will never knowingly and deliberately violate any law in this country,” Atty. Jojo said. Judy Ann cleared from tax ABOVE, Gerry Lara, Josie de Leon, Ronniel evasion charges Mendoza pose for a photo. Actress-TV host Judy Ann Santos feels like winning an LEFT, The whole cast, Gerry Lara, Monarie award after being absolved from the tax evasion case filed Ocray, Josie de Leon, Rita Tabago, Ronniel Mendoza are presented to the press. by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) cleared Judy Ann from the P2.7 million tax evasion charges, saying that she only under-declared her That “old man winter downpour “ did not stop Studio Six ‘ Pilipino Music, when she sang “Special Memory,” “Bakit Ba income. CEO , Chat Bautista to say “ the show must go on “ as they Ganyan” & “I think I’m in Love” which made the excited “Thankful ako na maganda ang bungad ng taon sa akin, presented their post –Valentine concert , “ From the Heart” audience sing along to these musical numbers. daig pa ang Best Actress Award. I can finally move on with held at the KCCC Grand Hall in Mississauga. Gerry and Josie also sang songs honouring the couples my life. It’s an answered prayer. First of all, nabigyan ko ng The show started a bit delayed , giving way to the guests with, “Tonight I celebrate my Love “ & “Just You and I .” peace of mind ang nanay ko,” Judy Ann said . Judy Ann , some who came all the way from Ajax and Pickering, to As Gerry and Josie reminisce their good old days as is ordered to pay “P3,418,034.78 representing income tax get settled in after a long drive. We were served a sumptuous members of OPM – Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang- deficiency for the taxable year 2002” plus 20% delinquency Roast Beef dinner paired with Potatoes and Salad , while Aawit, an organization for Professional Singers in the interest for every year. being serenaded by the Josie de Leon School of Performing Philippines, they surprised us with the presence of another “Naiintindihan ko. Wala naman po akong planong Arts’ students , Monarie Ocray and Rita Tabago , who OPM member , Mr Ronniel Mendoza who was in the takasan ang kahit anong gustong pabayaran sa akin. Wala rendered endearing songs that warmed up the audience. audience that night. pong kasing katapat na presyo yung peace of mind, yung Main stars, Gerry Lara and our Toronto’s Diva, Miss Gerry , Josie and Ronniel – sang a medley of George katahimikan ko at ng pamilya ko. Dasal ko na lang po talaga Josie de Leon , opened up with energetic numbers” I’ve Had Canseco songs , like “ Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan”, “Ngayon ngayon is sana matapos na talaga nang tuluyan,” she added. the time of my Life “ and “ Let The Love Begin “ . at Kailanman” , “Dito Ba” and many more , which made According to TV Patrol, BIR questions CTA’s ruling. Gerry Lara , a Dyna Recording artist , sang love songs all of us in the audience drop our jaws with such powerful “It has always been the BIR’s position that the which included Vehnee Saturno’s hits , like “Be My Lady” ,” renditions! tax code provides the presumption of fraud in cases Sana Kahit Minsan “ and “ Ikaw ang Simula “ which Gerry “ We forgot how bad our drive was with all the of underdeclaration of 30 percent. Ms. Santos’ originally recorded in his album in 1990. performances we saw tonight!” as per Noemi who came with underdeclaration exceeds 100 percent and the defense never Miss Josie de Leon , together with her dancers, Kristel her husband and family. submitted any evidence to disprove such presumption,” and Faye Tuazon , showed a fluid performance , with her We are indeed thankful that the show did go on, it was a BIR’s statement says. rendition of “Sway.” Josie also shared her love for Original show too good to have missed ! Rolly Mangante’s 60th Birthday Party Rolly Mangante celebrated his 60th birthday party with family and friends at the Prestige bar. See more at www.filipinogoodlife.com 2 L. M. Confidential FEB - MARCH 2013 FEB - MARCH 2013 Philippines to compensate Marcos rights victims the wrongs of The compensation will come from about the past”. $600 million the government has recovered Pauleen Luna can’t see “We may from Swiss bank accounts that Marcos eye to eye with Vic’s kids not bring back secretly maintained while he was in power. the time stolen The government has accused Marcos PAULEEN says she’s “very happy” with her relationship from martial and his relatives of plundering up to $10 with boyfriend Vic Actress Pauleen Luna, who recently admitted to law victims, billion and has so far recovered about $4 dating comedian Vic Sotto, confessed that she still but we can billion. doesn’t see eye to eye with the latter’s children. assure them After millions of people took to the Vic’s grown kids Oyo and Danica have been of the state’s streets in a military-backed protest, US- very vocal about their disapproval of their father’s relationship with Pauleen, his “Eat Bulaga” cohost and recognition of supported Marcos fled to Hawaii where he who is 34 years his junior. their sufferings died in 1989. Oyo, who is five years older than Pauleen, even that will help After returning from exile his relatives posted his views on the issue on his Twitter account but bring them have made a remarkable political comeback, later deleted them. Pauleen said she would still “respect” how Vic’s closer to the while always denying any wrongdoing by chidren look at their May-December affair. Philippine President Benigno Aquino walk past healing of the family. “I have not had the chance to see them again, but honour guradsat the People Power monument their wounds,” Marcos’s famously extravagant I look forward to it. It’s not as if it’s my first time to meet in Manila on February 25, 2013.