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2019 SEPTEMBER

WHY DEFEND ? A nice place to visit. But it’s security is not something America should guarantee.

WASHINGTON - Washing- n fact, most U.S. “allies” ertheless, Washington continues never really existed, is gone they are seen as credible. ton treat allies like Face- are nothing of the sort. to be responsible for national, forever. Both Russia and China The other result of alliances is book friends, the more the The backed regional and global security. are well-armed and hostile; to ensure Washington’s involve- merrier. Montenegro or the these countries during the The presumption is that its neither is inclined to give way ment in conflicts involving oth- United Kingdom, allies are cold war to prevent them from alliances are essentially costless. to America. Smaller states, such er alliance members, irrespective viewed as much the same. falling under communist influ- All Washington needs to do to as Iran and North Korea, have of America’s interests. Administrations routinely I ence of Russia and China. deter impudent adversaries is an even greater incentive to es- All of these come into play in sign “mutual” defense trea- The allies eventually recov- make an occasional threat or is- tablish their credibility in order the Philippines, a dysfunction- ties and pretend it’s a real ered economically, with Japan, sue a pertinent demand. There’s to resist Washington’s dictates. al state headed by a president military alliance, designed Germany, the UK, France, and really no need for allies to even Still, the alliances are sup- irresponsible even by Trumpian to make America more South Korea becoming import- possess weapons. posed to deter aggressors. And PHILIPPINES secure. ant international players. Nev- However, that world, which surely they do to the degree that continued on page 9

KATHRYN BERNARDO & MAKING LOCAL FILM HISTORY TOGETHER

wo of the biggest In a month-long, twenty-person shoot angry, diehard fans, but what they’d been 2007, and Regine Velas- young stars from two outside the Philippines early this year, faced with instead was quite the oppo- quez starred in the x Viva phenomenal love- and Alden Rich- site. Support poured in, and excitement Films movie Paano Kita Iibigin, when teams come together ards made history. When Hello, Love, crackled in the air. It’s the dawn of a new she was still a contract artist for GMA- Goodbye was announced in March, era, and both Kathryn and Alden can 7. In 2009, KC Concepcion and Richard to showcase a fresh both stars had braced themselves for only hope that it’s here to stay. KATHRYN & ALDEN Tkind of chemistry onscreen the worst. They’d readied themselves for They’re not the first to do this. In continued on page 18 Spotlight Rapist-Murderer Ex- Line up at Love Bus, 1980’S Mayor Parole Blocked Ten year Alden Richards fat-shamed to lose weight olds CHRISTMAS IS JOSE MARI CHAN SEASON Actress ignores bashers getting Melai mastered the art of Ghosting Climate-change fuels Dengue epidemic Pregnant , playboy like Jose Rizal? PAGE 20 1 1 2 2 pagitan nila bago sila magtrabahong muli. Alex Castro reveals “Komunikasyon? Wala. Ako wala namang problema, pero bahala na si Lord reason why he did not at si universe. reach status Not Courting Ria Honey Shot Alex Castro: “Siguro kahit matagal na ako sa industriya, hindi ko inabot yung level na superstar, kasi hati po talaga yung aking… So hindi ko siya talaga in-aim.” Marjo Pangalawang termino na ng Kapamilya actor JM de Guzman (center) on closeness to Ria Atayde (right): na si Alex Castro bilang “Sobra kaming close, palagi kaming nagsu-support sa isa’t Prudencio isa. Siyempre may career, marami kaming ginagawa at alam board member ng 4th namin sa isa’t isa na yun ang priority namin.” District ng lalawigan ng Bulacan (Obando, Kinumusta din namin sa Kapamilya actor Her favourite food Meycauayan, Marilao, Sta. Maria, at San Jose ang nabalita noon na paniligaw niya kay is sushi. She goes to del Monte City). Ria Atayde. the gym tostay fit. Naging abala sa nakaraang eleksyon, Pag-amin ni JM, “Sobra kaming close, pero ngayon ay handa na si Alex palagi kaming nagsu-support sa isa’t isa. She loves to travel mag-concentrate muli sa showbiz. ‘’Siyempre may career, marami kaming and she would love Nahihirapan ba siyang pagsabayin ang ginagawa at alam namin sa isa’t isa na yun showbiz at politics? ang priority namin.” to visit Japan one Saad ng actor-politician, “Nung coun- Kahit si JM ay naniniwala na sa ngayon day. She currently cilor ako, medyo napagsasabay ko pa siya. ay di pa rin siya handang pumasok sa pan- works as a support “So ngayon, medyo gamay ko na dahil ibagong relationship. nakatapos na ako ng isang term. assistant at Toronto Gagawin ni Alex ang pelikulang A Family Ghost Story para sa Star Cinema. New Show Urban Forestry. Ang huling serye niya sa ABS-CBN ay Sa ngayon ay abala si JM sa taping para sa ang . seryeng Kapalaran kunsaan makakasama niya ang mga beteranong aktor na sina , at Irma Alex Castro’s Priority Adlawan. Desidido si Alex na magtuluy-tuloy muli Kuwento niya, “Title niya na ngayon is sa pag-aartista. Pamilya Ko, currently nasa 5th week na “Na after election, sabi ko, sige kako, kami ng pagte-taping. hangga’t kaya pa, hangga’t puwede pa.” ‘’Marami kang matututunan sa kanila Ano ang mensahe ni Alex sa ibang dahil matagal na sila sa industriya—sila nagsasabing ang mga artista na tulad Tita Irma, si Tito Joey, Tita Sylvia.’’ niya ay hindi capable or qualified maging politician? “Yung track record ko. Hindi kasi ako Carlo Aquino sa bashers: nagsimula na artista, ‘tapos siguro nung “Dun sila maligaya, e.” nalaman ko na wala akong career, pu- masok ako sa public service, hindi. “E, masaya sila sa paglaganap ng galit, e, di...” “Nasa public service na ako at the age nasabi na lang ni Carlo Aquino sa kanyang bashers of 15 years old as SK Federation, hindi sa social media. ako anak ng pulitiko. Sabi ni Carlo Aquino, wala na rin daw siyang “So part lang dun, nataon na ako ay magagawa sa mga basher sa social media. nasa showbiz, pero gaya nga ng sinabi ko, Naging tampulan ng pang-aasar, pangto-troll, at yung track record ko.” pamba-bash si Carlo mula nang lumitaw ang mga Hindi siya nagpapaapekto sa bashers. litrato niya kasama ang napapabalitang dini-date “Basta alam ko na ginagawa ko yung niya ngayon na si Trina Candaza, na naging dahilan trabaho ko, na marami akong natutulun- ng pagkalusaw ng pag-asa ng fans nila ni Angelica gan, and nakikita ako, visible sa mga tao. Panganiban na muli silang magkabalikan. “Hangga’t gusto pa rin nila ako, nanalo Anipa ni Carlo, in-off niya dati ang comments ako, binoboto nila ako, ibig sabihin na- section ng kanyang social media accounts, pero in-on tutuwa sila sa trabaho na ginagawa ko sa niya rin kalaunan. At kahit anong iwas niya raw sa distrito ko. Iyon po.” bashing ay may mababasa’t mababasa pa rin siya. Kaya’t ang solusyon niya sa mga ito—pabayaan Alex as Family Man na lang kung saan sila masaya. Ikinasal sila ng former SexBomb dancer “E, masaya sila sa paglaganap ng galit, e, di...” na si Sunshine Garcia nitong March 2019 nasabi na lang ni Carlo. lamang. Mag-iisang taon na ang kanil- ang anak. May baby na sila noong sila ay magpakasal. Alden ‘di pa puwede muli kay Naniniwala si Alex na hindi makakaa- Kathryn pekto sa kanyang pagiging artista ang pagkakakaroon ng misis. Mukha ngang malalagpasan ng “Hello “Malawak na ang pang-unawa ng view- Love Goodbye” ang “” ers ngayon.” nina Kathry at boyfriend na si . Bagama’t nagpahayag si Alden na JM de Guzman ok to work gusto niyang magkaroon ng part 2 ang anew with Barbie Imperial; kanilang pelikula ni Kathryn, mukhang matatagalan pa ito bago mangyari. Kaya denies courting Ria Atayde naman hinaharap ni Alden ang kanyang Handa na raw si Barbie Imperial na upcoming GMA drama series na ‘The makatrabahong muli si JM de Guzman, Gift.’ Sumailalim ang aktor sa isang blind matapos ng isyung namagitan sa kanila immersion para matutunan at maisabuhay noong nakaraang taon. ng tama ang kanyang karakter. Ginabayan Matatandaang naudlot ang kanilang si Alden ng Resources for the Blind Inc., magandang samahan na nabuo noong isang non-government office na tumutu- nagsama sila sa ABS-CBN teleseryeng long sa visually-impaired. Araw Gabi. Kuwento niya, naantig ang kaniyang Inamin ng aktor na bukas din naman puso sa kaniyang karanasan, “Mas lalo siyang makasama muli sa isang proyekto akong na-excite gawin ‘yung role. Na- ang dating kapareha. kaka-move lang being here today and Agad naming tinanong si JM kung may experiencing first-hand, kung ano ‘yung komuniksyon na ba sila ni Barbie at kung pakiramdam ng pagiging bulag.” gusto ba niya na mag-usap muna sila ng aktres at i-settle ang naging problema sa 3 3 on sleazy comments on her posts: ‘I’ve learned the art of dedma’ What The FACT? Sa Gandang Gabi Vice, nata- naman in-off yung comments BY JOSE BAKING wa si Just A Stranger star Anne mo,” paliwanag ng aktres. Curtis sa reaction ng netizens May rebe- sa sexy picture niya sa Insta- lasyon din si gram kung saan naka-one piece Anne tungkol I don’t followI chismis. don’t followBea is moving on bychismis writing. it was sold out. Originally swimsuit siya. Ang leading man sa naging butt niyang si Marco Gumabao ang exposure ni There are real problems in the I do not follow chismis. scheduled to end showing last nagbasa ng comments. Marco. “Siya world than to follow Bea being hurt August 14, it was extended to Ang isang comment ng neti- nag-suggest coz Gerald was seen with Julia and Hope for Phl August 20. That’s how good zen ay “harap!” Ang isa namang nito ha. Nag- then Angel, Maja showed support the movie was. The movie netizen ay nagsabing, “Come to pakita siya ng butt,” rebelasyon for Bea and showed Movies eschewed cliche’ lines, but still papa.” Habang ang dalawa pa ay, ni Anne. support for Bea ‘coz Bea claimed Hello Love Goodbye is a has them sparingly. The lines “Pahingi ng tissue,” at “Sandali Nang tanungin kung matagal Gerald ghosted her but Gerald said rom-com starring kathryn and the acting are natural. lang ha, CR lang ako ah.” ang naging butt exposure ni they had one big fight and Julia said Bernardo and Alden Richards. The cinematography shows Sineseryoso ba ni Anne ang Marco, ito ang naging sagot ni that she and Joshua broke up four This one of those movies Hongkong at it’s best and mga masasamang comments? Anne: “Oo, medyo babad.” months ago and accused Bea of where you can tell how good it’s gritty side. It also shows “Hindi. Because once you Nang tanungin naman si bullying her by making her friends it is based on the trailers Hongkong citizens at their post it out there, public property Marco kung bakit nag-decide alone. It gave you an idea na yan di ba?” aniya. siya magpakita ng butt, nag- accuse her of stealing Gerald but natural, not the crazy, rich, of the story, the narrative Dagdag pa ni Anne, once ing honest si Marco sa naging refused to be Bea’s victim who she mean Asian stereotype we all na nag-post ka ng picture sa pahayag niya. “Kasi syempre ito said could have shown leadership for and the tone of the movie. probably assume they all are. social media ay hinihingi mo na rin yung path na tine-take women empowerment but did not Friends and I were supposed It’s a wonderful movie. It rin naman ang komento ng mga ko, and what’s the best project and then Gretchen said that Julia’s to watch it at 6:30 but ended was time well spent. tao, lalo pa’t hindi ka nag-off ng or movie na ipakita yun di ba?” response was ghostwritten for her so up watching it at 9:30 because comment section. “Hindi mo sagot ni ng aktor.

Bea Alonzo Moving On Through Writing •Kapamilya actress shared that “Pinalaki ako ng ABS-CBN na Bea posted a black photo on Instagram she’s moving forward “I’m moving forward.” professional, and we always have to show with the caption, “’You can’t make the •She’s using writing to express and let go of Also, the handler of Bea, Monch Nova- her feelings les, revealed that the up regardless of what’s happening in my same mistake twice. The second time you •Bea Alonzo will star in a series with Actor actress is using writing life.” make it, it’s not a mistake anymore, it’s a under Star Creatives as an instrument to let Bea also thanked and mentioned how choice.’ ENOUGH.” out her feelings and to the support of her friends help her with After this, Bea began liking photos let go and move on. Bea coping. of Gerald and Julia attending Rayver Bea Alonzo is moving on from her relationship is currently participat- “Malaking bagay na nandiyan ‘yung Cruz’s birthday party. with Gerald Anderson and the alleged cheating ing in the scriptwriting mga kaibigan ko… Maraming nag- Bea confirmed that Gerald “ghosted” with . workshop of Ricky Lee. ki-care para sa akin. Actually nagugulat her and that they did not have a formal During the cast presentation for her new Also at the cast nga ako na marami ang nagpapadala ng breakup, Gerald just stopped communi- show under Star Creatives, the actress shared her presentation, the actress bulaklak, marami ang nagti-text. Malak- cating with her one day. feelings about what had transpired in the past few shared how ABS-CBN honed her pro- ing bagay ‘yon para sa akin.” Netizens also offered words of support days. fessionalism and work ethics. The controversy came to light when for Bea

Maris Racal, nagbigay ng opinyon tungkol sa ‘cancel culture’ sa social media agbigay g kaniyang opinyon kawawa kasi psychologically at mentally, Kasama ang kaniyang dating ka- the face of New Music Friday Philippines tungkol sa ‘cancel culture’ hindi yun healthy parang it’s hard to na si Iñigo Pascual, mapapanood ang I’m on the week of the song’s debut. On top ang I’m Elenya L actress regain yourself or rebuild yourself Elenya L ngayong September bilang isa sa of this, the track has also been included Nna si . again sa social media,” pagpapatuloy mga entry sa Pista Ng Pelikulang Pilipino. in several playlists around Asia such as “Ako talaga, sorry for the word ng aktres. Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, pero naririndi ako kapag may Samantala, ipinagtanggol naman and Thailand. nababasa akong ‘cancelledt’ pa- ni Maris ang mga millennials sa makes rang nase-stress ako, nag-e-exit konotasyon ng pagiging The modern track revolves around the ako sa . sensitibo sa mga isyu. Ayon music comeback typical high school crush and “getting bit “I think people are just doing sa aktres, tinitignan niyang by the love bug”—having such strong feel- Singer-rapper and actor Elmo Magalona that just to be in. Yung ibang mabuti rin ang pagpapa- ings for someone, yet so unsure of how they returns to the music scene with his tao kaya nagka-cancel ng tao halaga sa mga adbokasiya feel about you. latest single “Crush,” which, upon para lang masabi na aware sila isa. “Crush” was produced in Hawaii, and its release, immediately achieved on what’s happening. I think “Kaya may ganong allowed Elmo to step out of his comfort a number of feats on various naman para mag-cancel ka ng naka-attach sa mga zone and try new things. As he is still in platforms. tao, ang sama naman no’n,” millennials na sensitive the process of finding his sound. He says Elmo Magalona makes pahayag ni Maris. sila, kasi they’re more that this song is “a gateway to an music comeback Diin ng aktres, hindi patas awake and aware of what’s unexplored Elmo.” Elmo’s got a new ‘Crush,’ at ‘healthy’ para sa mga taong nako-call out happening in the world and ano ang dapat Prior to this song, Elmo re- the 25-year-old has just a dahil lamang sa mga maliliit na nagawa pinapahalagahan like gender, religion... leased a self-titled album back new single under Universal nila. “Kaya I think natatawag kami as sensi- in 2016, and recently collab- Records. “Kasi usually yung mga naka-cancel tive kasi we’re more aware. Kasi diba before orated with Hawaiian-Fili- The single topped the ngayon - ang liliit lang ng mga nagawang parang yung racism, LGBT, hindi pa aware pino artist MiMi, on the song iTunes Philippines All Genre Chart, [mali]. Hindi siya yung karumal-dumal na yung mga tao, but in a good way I think,” entitled “Keke Love.” joining top hits of OPM and world music nagawa. Yung parang may nasabi lang na pagpapatuloy niya. With its fresh new vibe and the return alike. Since its release, the song has already ganito, ika-cancel mo na siya hindi mo na Gaganap bilang isang aspiring social of Elmo, “Crush” is definitely a track not to garnered more than 120,000 streams on siya susuportahan. media influencer si Maris sa kaniyang miss out on. The official music video for the Spotify, with Elmo having been featured as “And then yung mga taong naka-cancel, kauna-unahang lead role para sa pelikula. latest track will be out soon. 4 4 re- INVITATION TO ALL DEVOTEES OF THE VIRGIN OF PENAFRANCIA Judy Ann Gladys signs from Love Thy Fluvial Parade/Concelebrated Mass dating ‘magkaaway,’ Woman for this rea- naging best friends On September 21, 2019 ( 3rd. Saturday ) 12:00 – 1:00 – Picnic lunch – this is a pot son is the Feast Day of our Lady of Penafrancia, luck and everyone is welcome to bring their Kung meron mang pinakamagandang the Patroness of the Bicol Region in the own favorite food to share with everyone. naganap sa dalawang lead stars ng ABS-CBN confirms that Erich Philippines. teleseryeng Gonzales will no longer be a cast The Devotees of the Virgin of Penafrancia Evening Celebration at The Lady of “” member of the upcoming teleserye and the Bicol Canada Community Associa- at 2565 Bathurst nung 1992 Love Thy Woman. Assumption Church tion ( BCCA ) together with the Organizers St. Toronto. na sina Judy Erich was supposed to top-bill Love of the 9 Day House to House Novena are 6:45 PM Starts with a procession of the Ann Santos Thy Woman along with and hosting the celebration, beginning with the Virgin of Penafrancia around the church at Glad- . traditional Fluvial Parade at the Bluffers yard. ys Reyes, Erich was sup- Park Lake at Brimley Rd. in Scarborough, 7:00 PM Con-Celebrated Holy Mass ito ay ang posed to play the Ontario ( by the Lake ) and an evening with Bicolano and guest priests. na-develop nilang special friendship sa fiancée of Xian’s Concelebrated Mass at the Our Lady of After the Holy Mass a Fiesta/Celebration kanilang halos limang taong serye. character and the Assumption Church at 2565 Bathurst St. , will follow at the Church Hall. Magkaaway ang respective charac- half-sister of Kim’s Toronto. ters nina Juday at Gladys bilang Mara character. Kumustahan, Karakanan, Baraylihan asin Kaogma- at Clara, pero naging mag-best friends In a statement DETAILS OF THE FEAST DAY CELEBRATION: han sa Kapistahan “Viva La Virgen“. sila sa tunay na buhay. Kasama na released on August rito maging ang kanilang respective September 21, 2019 (3rd Saturday) 15, con- husbands na sina Ryan Agoncillo at firmed that Gonzales resigned from For more information : Christopher Roxas maging ang kanil- Felix and Mayette Reyes Tel # 905 896-4958 - 9 the project that depicts the world of Morning Celebration at the Bluffers ang mga anak. days House to House novena & evening event Filipino-Chinese families. Park & Marina at Brimley Rd. South ( Parehong busy sina Juday at Gladys The statement goes: “Due to cre- by the Lake ) sa kanilang respective careers but ative differences, Erich Gonzales has 8:30 AM – Assembly for the procession of Annie and Julio Buiza Tel # 416 699-0708 whenever may time ang dalawa ay resigned from ‘Love Thy Woman,’ a the Virgin to the Dock at the Bluffers Park Evening Celebration nagba-bonding sila kasama ang mga Dreamscape Production from ABS- Marina, where the Fluvial Parade will start. bata. CBN.” ( Eastside of the Bluffers Park Marina ) Jennifer Amaranto Tel # 647 502-5286 Ang isang ‘di makalilimutang nang- The statement indicated that Yam 9:30 AM - PROCESSION TO THE Evening Celebration (Social/Cultural Program) yari sa pagkakaibigan ng dalawa ay Concepcion took over the role of DOCK STARTS nang sagipin ng mag-asawang Juday at Erich in the TV show. 10:00 TO 11:30 AM FLUVIAL PA- Toti and Naty Gutierrez Tel # 416 751-9437 Ryan ang pamilya ni Gladys sa kanil- It goes: “ will be ang lumubog na bahay sa matinding RADE ON THE LAKE (Fluvial Procession ) taking the role of Dana Wong in the REMINDER : FOR THOSE WHO baha sa Vista Verde Executive Homes series.” WISH TO JOIN THE FLUVIAL PA- in Cainta, Rizal dahil sa bagyong Gidget dela Torre Tel# 647 531-1582 A source explained that Erich RADE ON THE LAKE, PLEASE Ondoy nung September 2009. resigned from Love Thy Woman BRING YOUR OWN LIFE JACKETS. (Fluvial Parade ) “Kahit hindi kami madalas magkita because her character is being turned (You can purchase them at the Canadian ni Juday, alam namin sa puso namin na into a kontrabida, which was not in Tire or sports store. You can re-use them Earl Francis Dacara Tel # 647 302-3508 mahal namin ang isa’t isa at mananatili the discussion when the role was first next year and every year). Each province (Fluvial Parade ) kaming mag-best friends,” pahayag pitched to her. will be allocated with one sail boat that can ni Gladys na tulad ng mag-asawang , Eula Valdes, accommodate 4 to 5 Devotees. (first come Paeng Nebres Tel # 416 618-1362 Juday at Ryan ay meron ding sariling , , and first serve, to those with Life Jackets ). Fluvial Parade & Novena) restaurant, ang Estela na matatagpuan will also be part of this 11:30 - Procession back to the picnic area sa Brick Road ng Sta. Lucia Grand show. for the liturgical services Mall.

Maris Racal, nagbigay ng opinyon tungkol sa ‘cancel culture’ sa social media

5 5 Is Gerald An- derson a Playboy like Jose Rizal? Bin Laden ‘Henchman’ Is Arrested in Philippines • Gerald Anderson was being compared to Jose Rizal for hav- of Foreign Affairs in Jordan told Arab “Everything printed (about Abdeljalil) is News that Philippine authorities had not not true,” he told Arab News. Bongabong ing many girlfriends contacted them yet. “Maybe because the declined to give any further details. • Anderson allegedly admitted case is still under investigation,” a source Abdeljalil’s family also expressed shock that he is now courting Julia said. at his detention. “My father was called by Barretto Authorities also alleged that “even after police for questioning and then he was • Netizens condemned him for Khalifa was killed in 2007, Abdeljalil arrested,” said his son Salah Abdeljalil. /ISLAMABAD: The Philippine being a “playboy” government has taken into custody a continued to extend financial support He said that Abdeljalil is well-known in 51-year-old Jordanian man accused of to the ASG using several mosques and Zamboanga City and has a good record Having several girlfriends in the past, having ties with Al-Qaeda leader Osama religious seminaries as fronts — which he and good relations with local officials. Gerald Anderson is now being likened to built in the southern Philippines — and Meanwhile, a close friend of Abdeljalil, bin Laden’s brother-in-law. Jose Rizal. Some even claimed that he is the Mahmoud Afif Abdeljalil is also alleged which received Al-Qaeda’s funding from requesting anonymity, told Arab News that abroad.” he was cleared by the Jordanian intelligence modern-aged Jose Rizal. to have provided funds to the Abu Sayyaf In history, our national hero was known for Group (ASG), authorities said. In the same year, Abdeljalil returned to after Philippine authorities deported him having affairs with different women. The nine Immigration Commissioner Jaime the country allegedly under a pseudonym to Jordan in 2003. Morente said that authorities are set to using fake documents that enabled him to “He remained in Jordan but because his women who were romantically linked to Rizal deport Abdeljalil, who has been in the live in the Philippines. family is in the Philippines and because of were Segunda Katigbak, Leonor Valenzuela, government’s custody since his arrest on Authorities started monitoring the the market condition in Jordan, he moved Leonor Rivera, Consuelo July 4 in Zamboanga City. Jordanian’s activities after he and his (back) to Philippines again after he got Ortiga, O-Sei San, Gertrude Abdeljalil is alleged to be the henchman Algerian companion were flagged at a a visa from the Philippines embassy in Beckette, Nelly Boustead, of Mohammed Jamal Khalifa, who was also military checkpoint in August last year. Jordan,” said the friend who is based in Suzanne Jacoby, and “After intensive surveillance, it was Jordan. Bin Laden’s brother-in-law, and was killed Josephine Bracken. in Madagascar in 2007, Morente said. confirmed that (Abdeljalil) has been Information obtained by Arab News unlawfully staying in the country,” said shows that Abdeljalil is married to a Rizal’s love stories took “We are going to deport him (Abdeljalil) place in the for being an illegal entrant as he has no Morente, who issued the mission order that Filipino, and his children are Filipino differ- ent record of arrival, after he was arrested and led to the Jordanian’s recent arrest. citizens. He is a contractor whose projects deported in 2003 for being an undesirable Abdeljalil’s legal counsel, attorney include development of subdivisions and coun- alien,” Morente said. Bongabong, has denied the immigration construction of school buildings and tries However, sources at the Ministry officials’ allegations against the Jordanian. mosques in . he visit- ed. It Javi Benitez: The next big action star was Young actor Javier ‘Javi’ Benitez left the thing really different,” he carried on. racer from Grade 4 to senior said corporate world to pursue his passion for The independent film made him train high, and played in that Ri- acting. And to show everybody that he has for five months, mastering arm combat the 2008/2009 vera was his made the right decision, he gives his 100 and Filipino martial arts. Asian Karting greatest love percent effort and dedication to his craft. Javi Benitez: The next big action star Open Cham- but after leaving the Philippines he began The 22-year-old talent, who The young action star in a scene from pionships his courtship with his beautiful housemate, is unmistakably Pinoy with his moreno ‘Kid Alpha One,’ a romantic action feature (AKOC). Ortiga, in Madrid. complexion towers at 6 feet. Adrenaline likened to the Hollywood blockbuster ‘Mr. Javi Anderson has dated a series of women in junkie and sports enthusiast, he considers and Mrs. Smith.’ Beni- his height and his sporty frame as his “I used arnis, knife, sticks and Muay tez: his life but he failed to maintain these rela- strong advantage in his chosen genre -- Thai. I was part of Muay Thai Association The tionships. He was first reported to be linked action. before. I have gun training – shotgun, pis- next big with then Pinoy and StarStruck Currently, he is working on a movie tol and riffle. I’m quite familiar with guns,” action star hopeful Farina Runkle after their old photo titled Kid Alpha One. It is directed by beamed the young actor who grew up Political scion Javi Benitez is an up- surfaced on the internet in 2006. He was able Richard Somes, who is best known for watching Chinese action films that starred and-coming action star and rising leading to establish good chemistry with fellow PBB horror and action films. Jet Li, Jackie Chan, and Bruce Lee. man. housemate Kim Chiu but they broke up after Javi Benitez: The next big action star The action movie also stars “After graduation, I went corporate for years of dating. as his leading lady and he promised that a few months. I felt that the drive wasn’t He was also linked to Chiu’s best friend In an interview with Manila Standard, fans and moviegoers will definitely appre- there. I am not challenged anymore. And and singer but the young actor was eager to show the ciate the kind of team-up the movie has then I was offered to join show business. trailer of the film, which he described as prepared for them. I didn’t think of it as a full-time job until their romance did not last long. an action romance movie. Javi was born in and after workshops,” Javi shared. Anderson and Bea Alonzo formed a roman- “It’s just a teaser. We will release the raised in Manila. He studied in Xavier After dipping his toes in showbiz, op- tic relationship but broke up in 2011. They final trailer soon,” he said. School until high school (and graduated portunities have started to come his way rekindled the romance in 2017 but rumors of “I believe it’s a kind of project that with honors) and went to Santa Clara and a lot of doors have opened. a dalliance with beauty queen and actress Pia both local and international audience will University in California where he gradu- “I’m just grabbing every opportunity Wurtzbach put a strain on the relationship. appreciate. We are used to seeing roman- ated with a degree in political science. He that comes my way. I’m a very competitive Bea and Gerald were able to weather this tic films all the time that’s why there’s a was a member of his school’s badminton person so I’ll try my best to excel in this storm in their relationship and were about to strong demand for action movies, some- and football teams, an active go-kart field,” he ended. celebrate their third year as a couple when trouble struck again. Last July 21, Alonzo began posting cryptic words on Instagram supposedly talking about her failing relationship with Anderson. The actor is now linked to Julia Barretto after their viral photo circulated on the internet. He CORRESPONDENTS allegedly admitted to Dennis Padilla that he is now courting Padilla’s daughter Julia after he ended his relationship with Alonzo. Alonzo clarified in an interview that she and Noli Gumapac Froilan Baking Fe Taduran Raymond Santos Anderson did not formally break up and that CONTRIBUTORS: Ed Tubale • Nena Gumapac he simply stopped talking to her. The controversy became a top trending topic WWW.LMCONFIDENTIAL.COM on Twitter and many netizens are throwing EMAIL: [email protected] criticisms at the actor. They also condemned Jose “Joey” Baking PUBLISHED BY: Match International Group him for being a “playboy.” 6 6 Maika Rivera welcomes YAM CONCEPCION villainess roles ‘You are as strong and as effective as the bida, kasi a bida OK being second choice cannot be kawawa if you cannot overpower her.’ Unlike other young stars, Star Magic talent Maika Rivera is July 30. Last July 25, news broke kontrabida, ayokong magbigay ng open to doing screen baddie roles. that Erich had backed out of the labels pero maganda ‘yung role. After playing Erich Gonzales’ nemesis on “The Blood Sisters,” project. According to the news, Mayaman naman ako rito. Iba Maika plays contravida anew as Ynez on a forthcoming soap.| Erich withdrew from Love Thy naman.” “It is challenging for me kasi hindi po ako Woman because her character is She also explained how she got ganoon ka-daring and liberated like Ynez. But being turned into a kontrabida, the role, “Bago ko naman tinang- it is exciting din kasi Kapampangan po ako •Yam Concepcion speaks about being sec and si Kuya Aljur (Abrenica, another co-star) is ond choice for the new KimXi reunion which was not discussed when the gap ito, nagkaroon ng pitching sa role was first pitched to her. Viva tapos inexplain nila sa akin Kapampangan din po,”she said. teleserye She is not worried on getting typecast as According to Yam, her role will ang nangyari, inexplain din nila villainess. •Love Thy Woman is Kim Chiu and Xian be “very interesting” and she’ll sa akin ang istorya, ang character, “Okay lana naman po as long as hindi ako Lim’s reunion teleserye after the 2016 be working for the very first time pero humingi muna ako ng script ganoon in person. After all, it’s just a job, a role. Kung ma-type- teleserye The Story Of Us with some veteran actors like Eula para mabasa ko, tapos the next day cast akong contravida, that means effective akong ganoon.” •Yam’s inclusion in Love Thy Woman comes Valdez and Christopher de Leon, nagdecide ako. Sige, trabaho lang In fact, she’d pick playing antagonist over protagonist less than a week after Erich Gonzales and with the tandem of Kim Chiu ito at saka hello, KimXi ‘yan ‘di anytime. and Xian Lim. ba? Saka Dreamscape ito, second “Everything is a blessing naman po but if I have a choice, resigned from the show okay sa akin ang magkontrabida. Kapag bida kasi parang “Actually kinakabahan na time ko sa Dreamscape.” laging nakakawa…” naman ako dahil bago na naman. Meanwhile, Yam doesn’t mind It’s another adjustment for me but being the second choice after Er- When playing offbeat characters, Maika draws inspiration Yam Concepcion is the newest addition to Kim Chiu from her past. I’m excited and I’m ready to take ich Gonzales backed out from the and Xian Lim’s reunion series Love Thy Woman after “I think ang inspiration ko lang po is bad experiences ko on the challenge,” she said. Love Thy Woman soap. Yam also Erich Gonzales backed out of the show. when I was a child, ‘yung mga nam-bully sa akin. The pains I When asked if she’s doing said that she is excited to work Dreamscape Entertainment met with Yam Con- went through are such big help as ‘yung sama ng loob ko ay another kontrabida in this series, with Kim Chiu and Xian Lim. cepcion and her management Viva Artists Agency on doon ko na lang nailalabas, parang therapy ko ‘yung acting.” she clarified, “Hindi naman sa She cites as good bida-kontrabida. “She’s good at it. She was extremely good on ‘Mara Clara.’ She is a versatile actress. She can be sexy and she can be simple.” She remembered what Gelli de Belen, whom she worked ‘Call Me Tita’: with on “Magpahanggang Wakas” with Jericho Rosales and Arci A love letter to middle-aged women Munoz, told her. “She said, ‘Kung artista ka, you are in a scene na bida-kon- From work meetings and yoga getting older and finding purpose in life. trabida, you are as strong and as effective as the bida kasi a sessions to salon appointments and Their search will uncover layers of their bida cannot be kawawa if you cannot overpower her.’ Hindi tea time, nothing beats the flare of lives---friendships will be questioned, puwedeng maging bida ang bida kung walang kontrabida.” secrets will be revealed, alliances will Of late, the Daniela Mondragon character played by Dimples Filipino “titas” who seem like they Romana became very popular. Does she think her Ynez charac- got it all together. But how do they change, and perceptions will be altered, with each Tita desperate to keep her ter will achieve the same success? grapple with the challenges of being “I think Dimples is a great actres and kung may impact na secret in the dark. ganoon, I think I am doing my job very well. Sana po ma-por- middle-aged and find meaning in the ‘Call Me Tita’ creator Andoy Ranay (leftmost) with the digital Are they really as confident and coura- tray ko si Ynez to have an impact like that.” midst of uncertainty and menopause? series’ cast members (from left) , , Lorna geous as they seem to be? How will their Tolentino, , , and Joanna Ampil. past and present revelations change their Resign iWant celebrates bold, fearless, and friendship? Maika is no longer a member of all-girl group Girl Trends. She empowered women in its original comedy iWant original. Call Me Tita is a love letter to mid- has since resigned from the group and unabashedly admitted series Call Me Tita, starring Cherry Pie A new episode will be shown every Sun- dle-aged women who conquer life while she “cannot deliver what ‘It’s Showtime’ expects from me.” day night at 9:00 p.m. on ABS-CBN. making it more interesting—emotional, “I am not good in dancing,” she unabashedly admitted. Picache, Agot Isidro, Mylene Dizon, funny, sharp-witted, thought-provoking, “Everybody there is a great performer. Everybody there Joanna Ampil, with Angelica Panganiban, Inspired by stories of Filipinas, Call has specialty in either singing or dancing. Para sa akin, hindi and the special participation of Lorna Me Tita revolves around the lives of five self-deprecating, self-questioning, but ko siya forte and I want to give the best for ‘It’s Showtime.’ Tolentino premiered simultaneously on spirited lifelong friends who seek out new always rooted in truth. And with the seryes that I had, and with the business that I am ABS-CBN and iWant—a first for an experiences while coming to terms with handling, hindi na nga po ako marunong sumayaw at kumanta so parang mas nahirapan po ako. I know that my capabilities are not for the show,” she said. Apparently, her resignation was not accepted right away. marami na papasukin din ni Vico Hindi ikinakaila ng binata “They didn’t want to let me go. They said, ‘Kaya mo ‘yan.’ ang showbiz tulad ng dalawa sa nina Bossing (Vic) at Coney na They were very encouraging. Pero ayun nga, I personally Sinu-sinong kanyang (half) siblings na sina hindi ang pagkakaroon ng girl- thought hindi ko na kaya.” Danica at Oyo Sotto pero sa friend o lovelife ang kanyang Maika recently put out an online cosmetics business called nagkakandarapa halip, sa public service siya na- priority sa ngayon kundi ang MADE Cosmetics, with products mostly for eyebrows. punta. Hindi ito ipinagtaka nina kanyang trabaho bilang mayor “It’s really cheap because I want everyone to experience Vic at Coney dahil noon pa man ng . Pero kapag dumating luxury kahit hindi siya mahal. It’s been three months pa lang. kay Vico? daw ay nakita na nila kay Vico man daw ang panahon na siya’y I think it’s a God’s gift kasi when I left ‘Showtime,’ it’s when I MARAMING magaganda, matatali- started it,” she related. ang passion nito sa paglilingkod sa kapwa. umibig at magkaroon ng kasintahan in no and single ladies ang naga-aspire na Few know this, but Maika, herself, does her own makeup. Si Vico ay nagtapos ng kanyang college the future, gusto niya na ito’y maganda, “I was self-taught,” she mused, sharing that she “started to makilala at mapalapit sa 30-year-old degree sa Ateneo de Manila University in matalino at iisa umano ang kanilang have kilay problems when I was a child.” good looking and most-sought after 2011 where he also took his masters on wavelength para sila’y magkasundo. “I remember someone was talking to me on the mirror. bachelor mayor ng Pasig City na si Vico governance. Although gusto na rin nina Vic at Imaginary friend ko lang ‘to, ha. ‘If you shave your eyebrows Sotto, anak ng veteran singer-composer, It was in 2016 nang siya’y tumakbong Coney na magkaroon na rin ng kasintah- you will be more beautiful.’ ‘Really?’ So I got a razor and I comedian and TV host-producer na si Vic independent candidate bilang konsehal an and eventually sariling pamilya si Vico, shaved my eyebrows. ‘Mama, look, oh.’ ‘Hey, what happened to `Bossing’ Sotto at ng veteran actress na si your eyebrows’ ‘Someone told me that I will look more beautiful ng 1st district ng Pasig kung saan siya ang hindi umano sila nakikialam pagdating sa Coney Reyes. nanguna sa halalan. Three years later, after desisyon ng kanilang binata who remains if I shave my eyebrows.’ The next day may passport photo kami. Since parehong nasa industriya ang I have the evidence na shaved ang kilay ko.” one term as councilor at tumakbo siya sa single and loveless at age 30. kanyang mga magulang, inakala ng pagka-mayor ng Pasig at nanalo. 7 7 P30 million offered for acquit- tal of Sanchez in rape-murder case, says ex-judge

MANILA - A P30 million bribe was offered for the acquittal of former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez in his rape-murder case, the judge who Climate Change caused Dengue spike sentenced Sanchez said. MANILA -- Climate change is one of the times in his or her lifetime. Former Pasig Regional Trial Court Judge Harriett reasons behind the rising number of den- “Apat ‘yan. If you get the first dengue, Demetriou told ABS-CBN News that someone acting on gue cases in the Philippines, an infectious meron ka pang tatlo. It may be milder Sanchez’s behalf approached her when she was still diseases expert said. na, but the fact that you have that, you handling the rape and murder cases of Eileen Sarmen- Dr. Rontgene Solante, head of the Adult can increase the risk of transmission to ta and Allan Gomez. Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine others,” he said. That is why, for Solante, it “There was this sculptor who went to see me, at Department of the San Lazaro Hospital, is important to prevent first and foremost sinabi niya: ‘Judge bakla si Sanchez, it’s impossible said the dengue situation worsened in the the spread and transmission of the dengue na he’ll be guilty of that thing’. So ang sabi niya, country, as well as other Southeast Asian virus. This can be done by emptying water ‘You know Judge, pumunta na lang kayo ng America. Kumuha na lang kayo ng P30 million at saka para countries, due to climate change. A MUNICIPAL worker carries out fumigation to prevent the spread storage containers, cleaning the insides of Climate change creates a favorable of mosquito-borne diseases, including the Zika virus. potted plants or pet bowls and changing wala lahat na ito na kaso,” Demetriou said. condition for many vector-borne diseases, the water cleaning drains and gutters, and But Demetriou said she refused to be bribed. including dengue, Solante said, explaining gravated the spread of dengue, Solante said. disposing of unused containers and objects “So I said: ‘May anak ka ba na babae?’ ‘Meron.’ ‘Eh anong gagawin mo kung ‘yung huwes na naglilitis ng that warming temperatures shorten the The expert believes high population that can accumulate water. kaso ng anak mo e tatanggap ng suhol?’ ‘Papatayin time it takes for a mosquito to become a density is also a risk factor, noting that the Solante also underscored the importance ko.’ ‘Eh bakit ka nagsasabi sa akin ng ganun?’” she biting adult. Solante added nations in this more people there are in a particular place, of early recognition and diagnosis of den- said. the more garbage is produced. region are tropical areas, which provide gue among . Demetriou has called plans to free Sanchez for good many breeding areas for mosquitoes. Solante said Filipinos must practice “Anybody who has fever, 1-2 days fever conduct as a “mockery of justice” and a “cruel joke.” “Our region, in tropical areas like Indo- proper waste segregation and disposal. lang, magpatingin na. Akala lang nila She also blasted Senator Ronald dela Rosa’s state- nesia, Thailand, the Philippines, these are He noted that mosquitoes can lay eggs ordinaryong lagnat. Some patients 4th ment that Sanchez was a “changed man.” countries na year-round ang dengue. ‘Di in any space or container that can hold day may rashes na. Akala nila ‘pag walang Dela Rosa, former chief of the Bureau of Corrections, gaanong mainit, ‘di gaanong malamig,” he stagnant water — bottle caps, crumpled rashes, wala pang dengue. But the rash will said corrections officers had been seeing Sanchez said. paper, gutters, trash cans, old rubber tires, be there 4th o 5th day. Sometimes it might wearing skirts, which proved that the convicted rapist He added: “Wala na tayong seasonal even potted plants, among others. be too late,” Solante said. killer was not a bully anymore. episode ng increase ng dengue.” Solante said a person can be infected “The complication of dengue, which is “Exterior ‘yan eh. Change is always interior,” Here in the Philippines, heavy rains ag- with the dengue virus as many as four death, can be prevented,” he added. Demetriou said.

Sue describes movie as ‘Ghosting’ daring rom-com ccording to seasoned long as her conscience is clean, it’s what didn’t make her actress Judy Ann San- matters. She believes that as long as she viewpoint on SUE Ramirez e plays her most daring assignment to date in her role as a “pok- tos, she also became knows that she didn’t fool someone and love cynical. As that her love is pure and genuine, she’s days went pok” in Regal’s “Cuddle Weather”, an a victim of “ghosting” good with it. by, she entry in this year’s coming Ain the past but she’s “Regrets? I have none. It’s all part of still chose Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino. learned to just accept the situa- loving. When you give true love to the to trust “But hindi siya daring tion and move on. other person only, he didn’t see it. What’s and be in in terms of hu- baran important is that I’m happy and is living a mean- lang but more so in the peacefully because I don’t have any guilt ingful language used in the feeling.” relation- movie that most people “Perhaps, it just didn’t become a big issue Interestingly, the Starla lead star doesn’t ship. would find bastos since there was still no social media way believe in closure. She explains that if the “Well, not kasi we use back then. What I did was just ignore it. other person doesn’t want a formal end- all guys are the Tagalog If the concerned party didn’t want my ing to a relationship, then there’s no point same. It will words for affection, so be it. That’s how I handled the of going after the person just to have that take time sex organs situation. Of course, it’s painful. The mere “closure.” before you’ll and the sex thought of investing so much in one person “I won’t push myself to someone who find the one but sadly, he didn’t want it anymore. Who act, mga doesn’t like my presence anymore. I won’t with pure ganun,” she wouldn’t get hurt?” she asks. waste my precious time with somebody intentions clarifies. ‘Ghosting’ Judy Ann Santos who doesn’t care about me in the first but it will “Malaking Judy Ann Santos place. But of course, I can only speak for come eventually. It will happen in perfect bagay talaga “But I realized early on that things like myself. I don’t know with the others. This timing---when your heart and mind are that are not worth my time. I believe that is my experience in the past. I just learned ready and you’re willing to give every- that we had a each passing hour is essential to one person. to accept that if a person let go of you, thing to the other person. You will feel it.” two-day workshop before we shot the So, why would you use it to something then, it’s high time to move on. We don’t “Ghosting can happen to anyone. It’s movie, para ma-orient kami nang husto sa which is not positive and productive? If the need closure anymore. It’s enough that inevitable. We got hurt for a reason. roles namin and the very frank dialogue other party got cold already, then it’s time you’ve hurt me,” she muses. You’ll realize that it made you a better that we’re supposed to deliver. Ako naman, to say goodbye,” she adds. After going through a series of heart- and stronger person in the process,” ends it’s no big deal for me. Kasi I grew up with For the critically-acclaimed actress, as aches before, the popular actress reveals it Juday. my dad sick and nakikita ko siyang umihi sa bote so sanay ako sa ganyan. Di ako nao-offend saying the private parts ng mga tao even in Tagalog.” Didn’t she have second thoughts accept- Is teaming up with Gerald Anderson? ing the role? “Not really, kasi may tiwala •Lovi Poe is set to star in two Kapamilya projects Anderson. last movie in 2018 titled as The Signifi- naman akong poprotektahan ako ng Regal •She recently had a vacation in U.S. “Oo nga pala, speaking of cant Other with Erich Gonzales and Tom at ni Direk Rod. Hindi naman basta porno •Gerald Anderson is rumored to be one of her new Kapamilya leading men, may Rodriguez under Cineko Productions. ang ginagawa namin, e.” her leading men narinig ako na may gagawin For now, Lovi is lined up for the Viva She fell in love with her role in “Cuddle daw si Lovi sa iWant ng film titled In Between Goodbyes with the Weather”. Kapuso actress Lovi Poe is set to Kapamilya network. Sabi, collaboration of two Kapamilya hunks Na-in love din kasi ako agad sa story make a comeback with two upcoming si Gerald Anderson daw Marco Gumabao and Tony Labrusca. after reading the script, the unusual rela- projects in the Kapamilya network. ang kapareha roon ni Marco and Tony are known for their tionship of a call girl and a call boy. Sexy She returned to the Philippines last Lovi,” Lalin wrote. sexy roles in their respective hit movies romcom at love story ng dalawang pokpok.” June after a six-month vacation in Gerald last starred in Just a Stranger and Glorious. Her and RK’s roles are said to be very the United States. the Black Sheep movie According to ABS-CBN News’ Mario sympathetic. “You will definitely see some- One of her tentative projects Between Maybes with Dumaual, the upcoming movie will be thing that you’ve never seen before. Kasi will be made for ABS-CBN’s co-star Julia Barretto. a sexy drama involving the love story of prostitutes sina Adela at Ram. They do the streaming app, iWant according The movie trended due three people with one of them being a act with your customers and pretend they to a report of Jun Lalin from to their controversial kiss ghost. are having pleasure. Pero pag-uwi mo sa Pang-Masa. It was rumored which later led to rumors of It will be helmed by Director Joel bahay, mag-isa ka. Wala kang kayakap, wala that Lovi will be collaborating a relationship between the Lamangan and written by Ricky Lee. The ibang taong nandiyan para maka-share mo with Kapamilya star Gerald two stars. movie’s release date and other details were ng feelings mo.” Meanwhile, Lovi had her not yet revealed. 8 8 FilCan Educator to Lecture at Knights of Rizal -Canada Region Convention in Montreal Noted Toronto educator Tony A. San Juan has been religion, and other significant Rizalisms. is the Chairman of the federally-registered Filipino and guests a City of Montreal day tour, the traditional invited and scheduled to present a lecture during the T. San Juan , a community leader and retired educa- Heritage Council of Canada( FHCC), a member of the Gala Night and Commanders’ Ball at the Hellenic 6th Regional Assembly of the Knights tor, has taught college and high school in Manila, Ka- TCDSB Filipino Advisory Committee, the social- political Community Centre, and Plenary Session at Crowne of Rizal-Canada Region. Sir Joe duna and Toronto. He has worked in various capacities commentator of Talakayan Radyo Filipino(TRF) public Plaza Hotel-Montreal Airport. Damasco, KGOR & Knights of Rizal as a Philippine-licenced & Ontario certified teacher, affairs program, and a writer & contributor to Filipino Expected to register and attend the prestigious regional commander recently an- senior lecturer, school administrator, program director, Canadian newspapers. Montreal convention are officers and members of the nounced that T. San Juan will deliver and assistant professor in various educational institu- The K.O.R. quadrennial general assembly is being Knights of Rizal chapter organizations especially from a lecture on the theme : “The Rele- tions in the Philippines, Nigeria and Canada. Active in hosted and organized by officers and members of the the USA, Western & Eastern Canada, Ontario and some vance of Dr. Jose P. Rizal’s Ideas,Then the FilCan community in Ontario as an organizer and Knights of Rizal, Eastern Canada Region-Montreal led fellow Knights from the Philippines and Europe. Sir Joe and Now” on September 15, 2019 at convener, Tony served either as a founding officer or by Sir Gerry Danzil, Sir James Dela Paz and Sir Ramon Damasco, solidly supported and assisted by senior of- the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. president of the Philippine Teachers Association of Can- Posadas. The K.O.R. Eastern Region is composed of ficers of the K.O.R. Canada Region, expects and hopes San Juan will share his insights and perspectives about ada (PTAC), Camarines Norte Association-Canada-Ontar- the Montreal Chapter, Gatineau Chapter, MCC Chapter to achieve a meaningful and memorable September the national hero’s ideas on government, national- io( CNAC-O) and other community-based organizations and West Island Chapter. The 3-day event , starting on celebratory affair.( JENNIFER S. MACLEAN) ism, education, leadership, women & youth, racism, such as TFAT, FCPACE, CFCPO, & ACEN. Currently, he September 13 to 15, 2019, will feature for delegates

PHILIPPINES the PRC because the Philippines makes The PRC isn’t a good substitute for the Lea Salonga reiterates importance of continued from page 1 territorial claims it can’t or won’t defend USSR. China is more fascist than commu- mental health, gives props to Nadine standards, Rodrigo Duterte. He came into militarily? In fact, the treaty does not auto- nist, and is not engaged in an ideological office hostile to the U.S., announced his matically trigger military intervention even war directed at global domination. Beijing Lustre for taking care of herself government’s “separation” from Washing- in the case of an attack on the Philippines seeks to restore influence lost when the ton, talked of aligning with the People’s proper. Nevertheless, Washington is en- decrepit Chinese Empire was coerced by Broadway Diva Lea Salonga’s column on Inquirer Republic of China, and suggested sending tangled with an ambitious but unbalanced the Western powers, which means push- tackles mental health. home American troops currently assisting authoritarian in political trouble. America ing aside Washington and its allies when She gave a few points regarding taking a break Filipino forces against Islamist insur- necessary, not defeating them globally. from work and her constant need to do that. Aside gents. (Duterte’s minister of defense Why should America go to war with The PRC’s objective is to aggrandize from that she mentioned the Multimedia Princess later said the relationship would be the PRC because the Philippines itself, not destroy the U.S. As such, the in her article. She shared the fact reviewed and suggested that his nation Chinese threaten Washington’s outsize about the actress backing out from a great project, adopt a non-aligned foreign policy.) makes territorial claims it can’t or influence in East Asia, not America’s the movie Miracle in Cell No. 7, which she was set to However, when a Chinese ship existence and liberal political system. be working with Aga Mulach. rammed and sank a Filipino fishing won’t defend militarily? Nor is there any evidence that Bei- es crazy pace that is show business has taken its vessel in June, Duterte did nothing jing hopes for physical conquest of its toll, and she just needed to take a little break for and said that the Philippines does not neighbors. Indeed, if there is a model herself. It’s good that she’s learning how to take want a war with China. desperately needs to cut commitments to for China, it likely is America’s decades of care of herself.” But then Duterte put a call into such “friends.” Better yet, the U.S. should domination of Latin America. With the Nadine was replaced by Bela Padilla and the Washington, demanding that the United use a Facebook technique and begin “un- 1823 Monroe Doctrine, Washington as- movie is set to be released as an entry to this year’s States send warships to confront the PRC: friending” useless defense dependents, such serted its dominance in its neighborhood. Metro Manila Film Festival. “When they enter the South China Sea, as Manila. The PRC probably hopes to establish Nadine’s whole statement about the matter read, I will enter. I will ride with the American The Philippines and the United States similar control. However, its task is much “Pang third movie ko na po kasi this year ‘yun if who goes there first. have a unique history. Washington seized more difficult. America enjoys peaceful ever, so I really felt that I needed a break.” U.S. Ambassador Sung Kim said the the archipelago from Spain. neighbors. China is surrounded by nations “I’m not rushing naman po e, hindi naman po “Mutual” Defense Treaty could be invoked Washington granted independence with which it has been at war, some wealth- ako nagmamadali. Yes I mean it’s a good project but in the case of “any armed attack” including in July 1946. Washington negotiated ier, just as powerful like Russia, Vietnam, to say na wala nang darating na magandang project by “Chinese militia” against Filipino forces non-mutual “Mutual” Defense Treaty on India, South Korea, Japan. There’s also in the future… para sa akin, uunahin ko lang ‘yung in the disputed areas. the possibility of a rearmed Japan. The sarili ko and health ko.” PHILIPPINES Why should America go to war with Soviet Union became the next threat. Now the new “necessary enemy” is China. continued on page 24

9 9 Alessandra de Rossi magdidirek ng pelikula

Sumabak sa kauna-unahan niyang directorial job ang aktres na si Alessandra de Rossi, kung saan makakasama niya si Piolo Philippines approves plan to build new Manila Airport Pascual. MANILA - The Philippines approved a ny to bid for the project, will have to break Ayon kay De plan to build a new airport near Manila, in ground on the $14 billion project before Rossi, kabado siya a bid to ease congestion with the capital’s the end of the year and open for business sa pagtrabaho sa existing airport operating at full capacity. no later than 2025, the statement said. pelikulang “Fuffy Philippine conglomerate San Miguel The company has said it plans to run the and Fream,” will build the airport in Bulakan town, airport, which would be the biggest infra- na kaniyang north of Manila Bay, that will feature four structure project under President Rodrigo sinulat, ididirek at parallel runways and serve 100-200 million Duterte’s government, after obtaining a pagbibidahan. passengers a year, a government statement Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has two government concession. runways, handled nearly 260,000 flights and served 45 million Hindi raw niya said. “This new international airport is passengers last year, according to its website. The existing Manila airport, which has inakala na magagawa niyang maging isang important in helping ease the congestion two runways, handled nearly 260,000 direktor. of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Arthur Tugade said in the statement. flights and served 45 million passengers “Lahat naman ng nangyari sa buhay ko, never (in Manila),” Transportation Secretary San Miguel, which was the only compa- last year, according to its website. ko siyang inisip eh,” ani De Rossi. “Mahirap siya kasi after mong mag-take ipi- preview mo kung okay tapos may makikita kang hindi okay, na kung sana nasa screen ka na-cut Meanwhile, Ejay is grateful to have 6, 7 months (ago pa kami hindi naguusap).” mo na siya,” kuwento ni De Rossi. Everything easy-peasy remained active in showbiz. Transferring to But he’s okay to work with her again, Ipinagpapasalamat din ni De Rossi na tinaggap another network hasn’t crossed right? ni Pascual ang kaniyang materyal. for Ejay his mind at all as he is happy “Oo,” he said. “”Ilang beses ko sinabi, Huling nagkatrabaho noong 2017 sina Pascual is happy to have with the projects he receives malaking bagay siya kung bakit ako nandito at De Rossi para sa teleseryeng “Since I Found both steady career and “quiet from ABS-CBN. ngayon (sa showbiz ulit). So very thankful You.” and happy” relationship with “W’ve also reached a stage in ako, every day, sa kanya.” “I’m just really excited na sa’min niya binigay girlfriend Jana Roxas. our life when we ponder what He hopes “in time” they’ll be able to ‘yong magandang material na ‘yan,” ani Pascual. “She understands my work,” we want to do in our life. There reconcile and save the “friendship” they Wala pang petsa kung kailan ilalabas ang he said. “She’s a good person.” are still things that we want to once had. pelikula. The actor sees himself marry- do, what we want to happen Wait, are they friends, we asked. ing her in the future. in our career, and the people “Sa ngayon ako kasi okay lang naman, Ano ang kulang kay Janella? “I can say this is my most matured (re- I want to work with. I have a hindi ko alam kung paano siya towards contract and I’m thankful for the projects me…” Carlo said. lationship). There will come a time in your Bilang si Emma, siya ang katawang lupa that I have,” he said. The actor admitted he and Angelica have life when you will become mature and have na sinasaniban ni Camilla na karakter ni Maja talked many times about what happened your own family. I already see myself in that Salvador - sa pilot week lang nito. Dahil sa and he claimed to have personally apolo- place.” second week nito, ipinakita na hindi pala totoong Carlo still hopes to work with gized to her. He added: “We’ve talked about it (mar- patay si Camilla. Magkakuntsaba lang pala ang “Ilang beses naman kami nag-usap so I riage) but (it’s) not yet time (to do it). I Angelica someday despite her dalawa para malaman kung sino ang pumatay think okay na ‘yun.” don’t have a specific age in mind as you’ll kay Camilla. Nag-trending refusal Asked if he thinks he did wrong, Carlo know when it’s the right time. We’re just worldwide ang nasabing pointed out that he wouldn’t have said sorry enjoying this journey in life.” episode. Bagaman title Actor-singer Carlo Aquino is vocal about if he doesn’t think so. Still, Ejay will make sure he’ll be young sharing screen time again with Angeli- role ang kay Maja, pivotal enough by then to enjoy quality time with ca Panganiban given the chance, despite din ang kay Janella. Kaya their future kids. her saying recently that it’s not going to Projects malaking hamon ito sa huli “Like, I still want to be able to play bas- happen. Meanwhile, there’s no stopping Carlo from dahil kailangan sabayan ketball with my future kids,” the actor said. Recall that a few days ago, the 32-year- spreading his wings as artist. niya ang intensity ng acting Well, till the bells ring then there’s the old actress said there’s no chance The actor is set to return to the big screen ni Maja. career to tend. Ejay said that unlike when their loveteam, dubbed by fans via a romantic-comedy film co-starring Unang bumida si Janella sa “Oh, My G!” he was starting, however, he has learned as CarGel, would see the Maine Mendoza. na sinundan ng “” na kung saan to relax a bit, realizing that everything light of day ever again. He also had his pre-birthday show nakasama niya ang dating boyfriend na si Elmo happens at the right time and that you can’t “Kahit minsan Lang…… “Liwanag In Concert” on Aug. 31 at Magalona. Hindi naging matagumpay ang huling force anything. mabuo ang pamileh. #Angel- the Music Museum. “Nagsimula ako teleserye at nauwi pa sa hiwalayan at awayan “I’m already turning 30. I’m very content icaPanganiban #CarloAquino na tinuruan ako ng kapatid ko na ang kanilang love team. Kaya matagal bago siya with what’s happening in my life. Com- #CarGel,” the netizen wrote mag-gitara ng right-handed, eh left nabigyan ng panibagong teleserye. paring to my life before, I’m really grateful, about the two doing a reunion handed ako so hirap na hirap ako. Multi-talented itong si Janella. Pero parang whatever happens. I’m ready (for bigger project. Tapos natuto ako sa kaliwa at dun may kulang pa. Kahit kasi anong push sa kanya, things) but (I’m not) in a rush.” Angelica responded (abridged nagumpisa ang lahat,” Carlo was hindi siya umangat-angat nang todo-todo. Ejay has an upcoming teleserye titled here): “Nope. Sorry. Spare me… quoted to have said in a release. Ngayon, may naka-lineup siyang pelikula kasama “Sandugo.” As onscreen pairings sometimes Gusto kong maging mabuting Carlo added his father exposed si . The movie (“The Heiress” cause problems to artists’ relationships, Ejay tao. Pero ayokong maging bobo him to different kinds of musical as working title) will test her appeal in the box advised to always have trust and communi- (smiley face).” genres, including standards. office. It seems that everything is falling into the cation with your partner. It was early this year when “Gagawa ako ng maliliit ng right place for her career. Pero bakit parang may “You just have to talk to your girlfriend the actress revealed she and fillers ng iba ko pang musical in- humahadlang sa kanyang full stardom? even during tapings. You should not lose Carlo are no longer friends. spirations ko gaya ng boy groups and It is no secret that Janella now lives your communication with her. It’s easy now, Carlo was asked to com- alternative and acoustic artists pati old independently. Umalis ito sa poder ng kanyang there are video calls,” he said. ment on Angelica’s refusal to hits,” he said. ina na si Jenine Desiderio nang magkaroon sila But of course, Ejay refused to talk about work with him again, saying “kung may The actor also promises to play the guitar ng matinding hidwaan. Claim ng dalaga, “on other female celebrities previously linked apoy hindi mo bubuhusan ng gasul para on the show at one point, like he did with speaking terms” na raw silang mag-ina. But still, to him. One of them is , who lumaki pa, ‘wag na nating pahabain,” he in their previous joint she seems to be adamant with her decision to has been enjoying her life away from the declared. concert. shun away from her mom. Kaya tuloy nega ang limelight. The actor added he understands where “And meron kaming 5 to 6 days of re- dating niya sa tao. Totoo ba na hindi pinagpapala “They’re happy already. Let’s just give it Angelica is coming from. hearsal cause I’m planning to dance, which ang mga anak na suwail sa magulang? Just to them,” he said. “ Ayoko ng pahabain, ang tagal na rin — is a first for me,” he said. asking...

10 10 Christmas is the season of “Naniniwala po ako na kapag mahusay at kanyang mga tagahanga. Jose Mari Chan maganda ang materyal, doon kakapit ang Saad ng 49-year-old star, “Madami, madami akong pinagdaanan. Okey naman. Gusto ko ngang sabihin board, too. manunuod,” he said. Jose Mari sa mga tao, yung iba, parang nagwu-worry sa akin. Chan happy and Tirso Cruz III each shared a photo Alden continues to receive praises and Parang nagwu-worry na, ‘O, Janno, kumusta ka na? Di about memes; huwag with Geronimo. Their captions were tagged with “Un- attention from the online world for Hello, ka namin napapanood. Di ka naming na nakikita.’ lang daw “offensive” forgettable,” confirming their involvement in the film. Love, Goodbye which many believe saved “I’m fine. Alam kong marami akong pinagdaanan Ilang araw bago su- “Here I am with the multi-talented, love young lady him from the setbacks of his acting career. na issues, but I have my family. I have a very good mapit ang September 1, Sarah Geronimo while we were shooting yesterday,” After being mocked and criticized online, family support, and I’ve always been okay. I’m looking nagkaroon ng countdown Cruz wrote. “I am one of the many guests in her the film has paved the way for him to rise ang mga Pilipino para sa forward for the future.” movie.” up again and gather new fans. pagbabalik ni Jose Mari He is now set to return to Kapuso Chan, ang King of Christ- Gil, who specified her part as a cameo, meanwhile, mas Carols ng Pilipinas. described Geronimo as “simple and humble.” primetime with The Gift along with Jo Ina was exploited in the past “Such a pleasure though short,” she added, refer- Berry, Mikee Quintos, Thia Thomalla, Si Jose Mari ang isa sa Na-exploit siya noon? mga itinuturing na simbolo ng Pasko, at tuwing ring to her shooting day. “Looking forward to watching Rochelle Pangilinan, Jean Garcia, Elizabeth Pag-ulit ni Ina, “Yeah, di ba? Yung mga magsisimula ang “ber months,” naging tradisyon the film. It’s a lovely refreshing story!” Oropesa, , Divine Tetay, na ang pagpapatugtog sa radyo ng kanyang mga and many more. It is set to air in Septem- movies noong ‘90s talaga. Christmas songs, particularly ang “Christmas in ber. “May mga ganoong pangyayari, may Our Hearts.” Alden Richards proves ac exploitation. So, yun ang na-promise ko sa Isang sorpresa ang inihanda ng Sunday sarili ko, I will never ever allow myself to be PINASaya staff at hosts kay Jose Mari sa pam- actor doesnm’t need to be in a Janno Gibbs on past video scandal: exploited again.” amagitan ng paggagawad sa kanya ng Puso ng Love Team to Succeed “Talagang medyo na-down ako...” Unang nakilala si Ina nang ma-feature sa Saya, ang parangal para sa mga natatanging Pili- isang beer commercial noong mid-‘90s. pino na may misyon na pasayahin ang kanilang Alden Richards proved that being in a Pumasok siya sa showbiz at nagkaroon kapwa. Halatang umiwas na si Janno Gibbs na pag-usapan love team isn’t always necessary to reach ng pangalan bilang isang sexy actress. Bidang-bida si Jose Mari sa social media pa ang tungkol sa kanyang video scandal na kumalat kapag papalapit na ang September 1, kaya ti- success noong August 2018. Inusisa si Ina kung bakit hinayaan niyang nanong siya ni tungkol sa kanyang The film Hello, Love, Goodbye has been Sa mediacon ng pelikulang Sanggano, Sangga- ma-exploit siya sa mga pelikulang ginawa. nararamdaman sa atensiyong natatanggap niya Alden’s biggest break so far go’t Sanggwapo na ginanap sa The Music Hall, sa Tugon niya, “Probably because yun yung mula sa mga kababayan natin. Many believe that he was “saved” by the Ortigas City, noong nakaraang linggo, hindi naman uso…Pag kinukunan yung scene, parang sa “Natutuwa ako, I’m complimented. I feel film niya itinanggi na na-down siya nang panahong may isip mo, ‘Di naman ito kasama…’ complimented and flattered. I wish they would Alden Richards is now reaping the suc- pinagdadaanan siya, “But then you’re, like, ‘No, you have to do not make offensive memes. You know, this song cess of his Star Cinema movie Hello, Love, Pahayag ng singer-comedian, this…’ yung ganoong feeling.” is a gift from our Lord that I share with our Goodbye.The film is definitely a hit as it Pressure daw ang isa pang dahilan. countrymen,” ang sagot ng Philippine King of “Talagang medyo na-down ako, has breached the P800 million mark and is “Because I was young. Parang feeling ko, Christmas Carols na may bagong Christmas hindi ko naman itinatanggi yun. album, ang Going Home To Christmas. still counting. The film is now regarded as But now, I’m very happy na I’m I didn’t have a voice, yung ganoong feeling. “There are 22 new Christmas songs, at one of the highest-grossing Filipino films with Viva, at bumabalik ulit ang “Kasi 23-24, so I felt so young. kasama ko rin diyan yung mga anak ko at isang of all time. confidence ko. Medyo missing in “And yun yung uso, so parang, ‘Okay, I’m apo ko, with my daughter and three sons,” ang Also starring Box-office Queen Kathryn action talaga, admittedly. doing it because yun ang uso.’” sabi ni Jose Mari na lubos ang pasasalamat sa Bernardo, Alden is now being dubbed as “Ayoko nang masyadong parangal na ipinagkaloob sa kanya ng Sunday the newest Box-office King. pahabain, but I must admit na nagkaroon ako ng LESSONS FROM BEING EX- PINASaya. While many fans felt disheartened about problema dito, problema diyan, but since I signed with PLOITED Alden being a solo artist, he said that being Viva as an artist, sila na po ang bahala as manager ko Tinanong din namin si Ina kung ano ang Sarah G’s ‘Unforgettable’ in a love team isn’t really necessary to be ngayon, feeling ko ay unti-unti nang naaayos ulit.” payo niya sa mga baguhan at batang artista is turning out to be more successful in showbiz. Bumabalik na nga raw ngayon ang kumpiyansa para hindi nila maranasan ang ma-exploit. “Minsan hindi talaga kailangang nasa niya sa kanyang sarili, at nanunumbalik na rin ang “Unang-una, siyempre, you have to talk star-studded than expected isang love team ang tao,” Alden told enter- sigla ng kanyang showbiz career. to your manager to help you, di ba? tainment reporters at the official launch of “Basta kailangan may nakabantay na MANILA—On her own, Sarah Geronimo is already a Aniya pa, “Of course, yes, yes! Of course, hindi mo his athleisure collection “Avel x Alden.” merong middle person na poprotektahan strong crowd draw, but with fellow superstars joining naman maaalis yun. He cited that he and former Kapuso ka,” paliwanag ng aktres. her upcoming film, “Unforgettable,” longer lines are “Ako, habang nagsu-shooting kami nitong movie celebrity met relative Wala bang nagbabantay sa kanya noon expected at the box office. namin nila Andrew E., actually, may sinu-shoot akong success way back in 2012 through the kaya siya na-exploit? When the Jun Robles Lana film was announced in iba pa with Viva also, yung kay . romance drama One True Love. “Yeah. I don’t really wanna talk about it, May, cast members included , , Support lang ako dun, pero tuluy-tuloy talaga. “That was also successful and hindi kami but, yeah, I was exploited, sobra… Meg Imperial, Gina Pareño, and Yayo Aguila. “Yung sa singing naman, kalalabas lang nang sin- in real life,” Alden added. “Kailangan huwag kang papayag. But over the months since then, more big-name gle ko for Viva (Records), hindi pa namin masyadong For him, the use of God-given talents “Sobra kasi ang bold movies in the ‘90s. stars have been spotted on the set of “Unforgettable,” pinu-promote kasi, gagawa pa kami ng music video. and the quality of a series or a film’s story Natutuwa raw si Ina na kahit may daring including and Anne Curtis. So, lahat nang ito, nagbibigay sigla ulit sa akin.” are the things that matter the most to hook scenes ang mga pelikula ngayon ay dekali- Now, two screen veterans are confirmed to be on Sa puntong ito, ay sinigurado na ni Janno na okay the audience. na okay siya, at walang dapat ipag-alala sa kanya ang dad naman ang mga ito.

11 11 gets highest honor from Viva ‘I have been blessed to work with the best. Viva made me. I will be forever grateful.’

egastar Sharon Cuneta Recalling how their partnership first was directed by the late Eddie without you mama. I still look is overwhelmed to have blossomed, “In 1981, I did ‘Dear Heart’ Garcia, who was also given an for you. She picked my projects received the first ever Viva for Sining Silangan. After that, Sining award at the Viva Convention. from comics and let me read Icon Award at the Viva Silangan was committed to do a movie with “And so ‘Dear Heart’ set the Tagalog out loud because MConvention. ate Vi. So, they couldn’t do a follow-up to the standard and paved the she had to get me used to ‘Dear Heart,’ which we didn’t expect to be way. They (then) came out Tagalog,” she said. so well-received. I was already a recording with the very lovely ‘P.S. I Sharon also thanked the “Siya ang original Viva Star. Kung walang Sharon, artist then for Vicor, which means I’m with Love You,’ which again centered people who made a big influence in walang Viva,” Viva big boss Vic del Rosario said Boss Vic’s already.” on two wealthy families,” she said. her career, including Eddie Garcia, onstage. Sharon added, “We dared to do a Sharon dedicated the award to who has directed her and was like a A song medley was rendered and a tribute VTR wholesome movie at the height of the bold her late father Pablo Cuneta who father to her; publicist Baby Gil; actor was shown that tipped a hat to the blockbuster trend and it was the kind that has never was instrumental to her success in Robin Padilla, who was her onscreen movies Sharon made under Viva, including “P.S. been seen before. So, my father picked showbiz. She also acknowledged partner in “Maging Sino Ka Man;” the I Love You,” “,” “Sana’y up the phone and called Boss Vic and her late mother, Elaine Cuneta. late director Eddie Rodriguez; and Wala Ng Wakas,” and “Maging Sino Ka Man.” said, ‘Vic, gawa tayo ng pelikula.’ Being a Secondly, she dedicated her composers Willy Cruz and Rey Valera “I have been blessed to work with the best. They good businessmen, they knew timing was award to the late Mina del Rosario. for the theme songs they wrote for her. said that Viva is Sharon and Sharon is Viva. But, everything and to not have a follow-up to Sharon emphasized how close she While Sharon is no longer an really, Viva made me. I will be forever grateful,” ‘Dear Heart’ would have been a very big was to Viva’s former boss, that her exclusive artist of Viva, she has Sharon said. mistake. And so, Viva was established.” mom would sometimes feel “jealous.” maintained good relationship with She grew up with the del Rosarios when she Amid the popularity of bold movies “Most of all, next to my dad, I them. was starting in showbiz. Sharon thanked them then, Sharon’s movies with Viva became would like to dedicate this honor to Sharon announced that she is set to and Viva for treating her like a true family and instant hits. Her movie “P.S. I Love You” Mama Mina. It hasn’t been the same do a movie with Viva soon. honing her talent.

boyfriend of being You know which actress or singer is in the same was being written) in her defense: Morissette’s side on dad’s “disrespectful,” and dilemma, made to choose between family and “The whole issue started last February. We Twitter rants against her that he wouldn’t allow (unwanted?) boyfriend. respect and understand the feelings of Moris- the unnamed boyfriend Through it all, Morissette has kept mum, aware sette’s father but some things have to be clarified. These past few weeks, Morissette Amon’s to destroy his relation- that if she says something about or anything It’s not true that Morissette has ‘eloped’ or is father Amay Amon has been posting on his Twitter ship with his daughter. against her father she could be accused of being ‘living-in’ with Dave Lamar. The truth is that she account about his daughter who, he said, has left In fact, for weeks now, Amay Amon (with his disrespectful. is taken care of by Stages head Audie Gemora. the family to “elope” with her boyfriend whom he supporters) and Dave have been hurling loaded Morissette and Dave met as contestants in 2013 She’s staying with Audie in his home at a didn’t identify but is believed to be Morissette’s words at each other on social media but Dave in the ABS-CBN talent search The Voice Philippines. subdivision. alleged boyfriend, singer Dave Lamar. denied that the account was not his own, that It’s not known when and how Morissette and Dave “Morissette loves her family and she has been On July 24, 2019, the father posted the it was “fake,” prompting Amay Amon to tweet, became an “item” although you must agree that working hard to support them (parents and a following: “Question: What’s the Tagalog term for “Why don’t you use your real account? Not man they make a handsome pair, bagay na bagay sila. sibling). She has been saving her earnings for a elope?” and answered it himself in another tweet enough? And you call yourself having good They belong to different managements, Moris- house the family is building and has entrusted the next day, “Google translated as lumayo,” intentions with my daughter?” sette is with Stages and Dave is with Cornerstone a big amount to her father for that. Morissette is adding, “What if hindi lumayo? Live-in ba tawag If you are a keen showbiz-observer, you will (which released Dave’s songs Feel My Love, 23 and she’s old enough, and legally of age, to dun?” “Or what if like 2 nights lang? Sleepover? notice that this kind of incident…a parent publicly Something Only We Know and Hi, Kumusta?). make her own decisions whether professional or Vacation?” showing disapproval of and displeasure against a Anyway, now that we have heard her father’s personal.” In sum, the father accused the daughter of daughter’s suitor/boyfriend…has been happening side, let’s listen to somebody very close to Moris- There. Both sides now. choosing love over family and the unnamed since time immemorial. Name some? No need. sette (who refused to speak up until this column

DepEd Sec. Briones backs bills on ‘no-homework’ policy MANILA - Department of Education “Pagdating ko, ginawa na namin itong Weekends Act of 2019.” Secretary Leonor Briones supported the policy... Pero meron pa ring mga schools Meanwhile, Deputy Speaker and Sor- bills seeking to ban giving homework to na nasanay talaga sa pagbibigay ng home- sogon Representative Evelina Escudero students to ease their physical burden. work,” she added. also filed House Bill 3611, seeking to ban According to Briones, there was already In a report by the ABS-CBN News, Bri- giving homework from kinder to Grade 12 a policy about refraining from giving take- ones said that she was also looking into the students. home assignments to students. proposals to adjust the academic calendar The lawmakers want to ease the physical “Ang gusto natin, lahat ng pormal na to cover summer and avoid class cancella- burden of students bringing home their pag-aaral, assignment, project, whatever, tions during the rainy season. textbooks for the assignments, as well as to gagawin sa loob ng eskuwelahan. Pag-uwi As previously reported by KAMI, Que- spend quality time with family and rest. nila, libre na sila, free time nila to be with zon City Rep. Alfred Vargas has filed the their parents, friends,” Briones said. House Bill 388 or the “No Homework on

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Sylvia Sanchez recalls Joey Marquez “Si Ibyang napakaganda niya talaga, napa- ka-sexy, napakaputi, at saka madali kang pakisa- almost made a move on her when mahan,” tukoy ni Joey kay Sylvia na ang palayaw she was 17 ay Ibyang.

Inamin ni Sylvia Sanchez, 48, na muntik na NOT MEANT TO BE siyang pormahan ni Joey Marquez, 61, noong dalaga Sabi naman ni Sylvia, mabuti na lang at hindi pa siya at nagkakatrabaho sila sa mga pelikula. naging sila ni Joey noon. Nagkataon daw na girlfriend na noon ni Joey si “Sabi ko nga sa kanya, nagkakasama kami sa Alma Moreno, at bagong kakilala naman ni Sylvia taping namin, sabi ko, ‘Buti Tsong, buti na lang tala- sa napangasawa niyang si Art Atayde. ga!’ Na hindi naging kami kasi sobrang chickboy!” Pahayag ni Sylvia, “Siguro kung wala siyang Natatawang hirit ni Joey, “Baka hiwalay na rin Alma nung time na yun, at nung time na rin na kami ngayon!” pumapasok na rin si Art. Kung sakali ay hindi raw uurungan ni Sylvia si “Siguro naging kami. Kasi gumawa kami ng Joey dahil aminadong matapang daw ang aktres. movies apat, lima na kaming dalawa.” “Nagkasuntukan na tayo, Tsong! So hiwalay na Dagdag ni Sylvia, 17 years old lang siya noong kami ngayon. So ngayon, nagtatawanan na lang nagsimula silang magkatrabaho ni Joey. kaming dalawa.” Samakatwid, 30 years old noon si Joey. Nanatiling mabuti raw silang magkaibigan, Kuwento naman ni Joey, gandang-ganda raw siya at kinuha pa ni Sylvia na ninong si Joey ng anak noon kay Sylvia. niyang si .

The Filipino Centre Toronto Pursues New and Regular Programs & Services to the Community social, civic, educational, business, recreational, sports and activities”. It conducts and sponsors events “to showcase, enrich and promote our Filipino heritage, histo- ry and culture “ in this adopted country. Since it started operating as a not- Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough, On- for- profit and volun- tario M1S 1T9. It has a simple party hall teer-run entity in the and board meeting rooms, available for early 1999, the Filipi- rents at modest rates. For more information, no Centre Toronto’s please call the Filipino Centre, Toronto at well-established regular Tel: 416-435-0485; Cell: 416-928-9355; True to its established vision and mis- grants & other qualified residents in the programs and services Fax:416-435-0486; Email :filipinocentrein- sion, the Filipino Centre Toronto-FCT, province. are purposefully focused on the partici- [email protected]. a prominent and progressive communi- Proud- pants and recipients continued good phys- As envisioned, the Filipino Centre, ty-based organization in the Greater Toron- ly, the ical health and well-being. Toronto through its well-meaning & good to Area, is fully determined of engaging and Centre Two major upcoming communi- spirited directors, officers, members and vol- offering well-defined and meaningful pro- provides ty- wide events are planned for the unteers and in partnership and collaboration grams and projects to the members of the “ a next 4 months. These include 1) the with its stakeholders and the community Filipino - Canadian community. The FCT, com- competition and search for 2019 shall continue hoping and praying to aspire, founded by dedicated community leaders, m o n Outstanding Filipino Canadian inspire and pursue its avowed purpose and professionals and active retirees & volun- place students in Ontario this October. mandate in order to achieve success and teers almost 2 decades ago, is committed for Fil- It aims to encourage and recog- move forward in the most meaningful and continuously and conveniently to lead and ipino nize elementary, high school and productive ways. And, as the late Rosalinda serve by being a solid player and participant Cana- post-secondary students to aspire C. Javiier always proudly said “This is our in the social life and activities of its targeted dians and achieve academic success; Centre, your Centre. Everyone is welcome beneficiaries -- kababayans, seniors & the to meet and and 2) “Sanib Saya”, a Christmas to visit us ! “ ( Tony A. San Juan, elderly, students & youths, and new immi- participate i n party to be hosted by a group of OCT-Ret.) PHOTOS are taken from FCT Filipino-Canadian or- end of Summer celebra- ganizations to bring tion. The children re- holiday cheers and ceived their certifi- “to model unity and cate of completion for their tutorial love in meeting summer classes. challenges in The summer stu- community or- dents received ganizations.” their certificate of recognition for The Filipino their part in the Centre, Toron- federal summer pro- to is newly-sited gram where FCT received and headquar- a grant to hire students. tered at 4395 17 17 Janella on a career re- bound, sets aside lovelife says the second half of 2019 is turning very well for her. She has a new soap, “The Killer Bride”, a new song in and Kathryn Bernardo & Alden Richards now, is wrapping up work for a new movie with Maricel Soriano, no less. This is “The Make Local Film History Together Heiress”, directed by Frasco Mortel. KATHRYN & ALDEN “Favorite ko ‘yung pagiging genu- Frasco says its continued from page 1 ine niya,”Kathryn adds. “Hindi lahat Janella who Gutierrez were paired up to star in For ng nami-meet mong artista, genuine. plays the title role of “The The First Time and When I Met You, Gusto ko ‘yung pagiging respectful niya sa’min ni DJ, sa akin as a girl, as his new Heiress”. uniting the country’s biggest networks. “It’s a But in this generation, and with two of partner.” Alden talks highly of his co-star as horror the biggest names from the biggest love movie,” he well, saying, “I always thought of her teams no less, it had yet to happen, until adds. “Mam- finally, it did. “P’wede pala,” Alden says. as very sweet, very sincere. And then babarang si Maricel Soriano at si Janella “Medyo unconventional to pull out a na-confirm ko ‘yun as I worked with His ang magiging tagapagmana niya ng kanyang certain pair from another love team na her in this film.” direc- kapangyarihan. Kasama rin sa cast sina Sun- currently existing. It was a risk for both Despite their four-year age gap tor gets shine Cruz and .” Kath and me—both of us took a risk (Kathryn is 23 and Alden is 27), a spe- cial This is good for Janella. A couple of years upon accepting this project, but it turns the chemistry between the two mention, of ago, she topbilled Regal’s Metro Manila Filmfest entry, “Haunted Mansion”, and it out it’s not so bad after all.” stars is palpable. Their energies course, as light up a room, and their fast Alden has ended as one of the topgrossers. After that, “It’s the start of a very good collabora- her next movies with Regal like “Mano Po tion,” he adds. friendship has made their time on set always been a fan of Cathy Garcia-Moli- easier and lighter, especially considering na’s work, even before he thought of en- 7”, “So Connected” and “My Fairy Tale Love “Never namin in-expect na p’wedeng Story” all didn’t do well at the box office. Then how hard of a shoot it was behind the tering show business. (His favorite CGM mangyari ‘to,” Kathryn tells Metro.Style. she got into that violent break up brouhaha “Never ko na-imagine na papayagan na camera. The movie, shot on location in film? One More Chance, of course.) “It’s with Elmo Magalona that affected both their mag-cross ‘yung dalawa. Perfect timing Hong Kong, took less than a month to really Direk Cathy who held our hands,” careers adversely. din kasi nasa point kami pareho ng career film—twenty-eight days, to be exact. Alden says, calling her a “legendary Now, she seems successful in making a namin na may loveteam pero hihiwalay “We’re only a group of 20 to 25 director” and sharing that he’ll forever comeback and we’re happy for her. As for muna. Sakto lahat ng timing.” people,” Alden says. “Crew included. treasure what he learned from her. “Si Elmo, he has yet to make his presence felt in Though Kathryn and Alden have an Dala-dala namin ‘yung camera, ‘yung Direk talaga ang nag-alalay. If not for showbiz after that story of him beating up Janella that really had a negative effect on endorsement in common, they’ve never lights. It was a test of attitude. A test of her, Ethan would’ve been the same as being a person. other characters na nagawa ko before.” his career. Here’s hoping the Metro-Manila shared more than one hi Filmfest screening committee would accept or hello when they bump Test siya sa lahat: And Ethan is very different from “It’s the start ‘yung pasensya mo, Alden. “The only thing we have in com- “The Heiress” as an official entry and that it into each other at events. will also be a big blockbuster at the tills like ‘yung attitude mo mon is that pursuer siya,” the actor says. Their first official meet- of a very good Janella’s “Haunted Mansion” before. ing took place during the towards the work, “I’m a pursuer also. If I set my mind on As for her lovelife, Janella is being linked movie’s story conference in a collaboration” kahit pagod na something—if Ethan sets his mind on to guys with similar sounding names, Marco restaurant near the ABS- pagod ka na.” someone or something—no matter what Gumabao and Markus Paterson. She’s been CBN compound, and their The actor shares the cost, he will pursue it. Ganu’n din seen dating both of them, but she denies first impressions weren’t far off from their that being on the set of Hello, Love, kasi ako eh.” that she’s in a relationship with any of them. actual personalities, either. She shares, Goodbye really taught him to empathize For Alden’s role as Ethan del Rosario, “We’re just friends,” she insists. Ngayon pa lang ako uli nakakabuwelo sa career ko, e. So “Ang dami ko naman kasing ka-work with people more. He’d regularly have a bartender working in Hong Kong, a ito muna ang aasikasuhin ko at hindi lovelife.” before na naka-work si Alden so meron lunch with the film’s staff and crew as lot of the preparation involved had been akong konting idea kung paano siya. But well as help them carry heavy equipment. physical. “I lost a lot of weight. I went then nung na-meet ko siya, I thought, “Be with them, feel with them,” Alden on a diet, but it’s really mostly exercise. Jerald Napoles gets most chal- he’s very mature.” says. “Share your presence. It’s the least I made my own program. I made my lenging role “Pero hindi na ngayon,” she jests. you can do. That keeps me grounded as a own meal plan, based on the knowledge Kathryn shares that Alden made her person.” I’ve acquired since I started working out JERALD Napoles gets to play the most feel instantly comfortable—thanks to Alden values every person involved in when I was 16 or 17.” He also did im- challenging role in his career as Carlo, a surfer his genuine and gentlemanly qualities. It making a film—from the cameraman to mersion for the film—a locked-in taping who takes care of his grandma who has Alz- takes her a while to warm up to co-stars, the production assistant—and to hear lasting for a month afforded nothing else, heimer’s disease in the movie, “Mina Anud”. she reveals, especially if they’re guys, this thought said out loud from one of after all—and that experience increased His only dream is to win as the number one surfer but he al- but with Alden, it was different because the biggest young actors in the enter- his appreciation for overseas Filipino tainment industry is beyond refreshing. workers (OFWs). ways ends up only as first run- he was a breath of fresh air. “I felt safe,” ner up in the surfing contests she says. “Walang ilangan masyado. Of Alden isn’t just here to learn from his di- I’ve always known that being outside rector or his co-stars, he shares; he’s here of the country working for your family he joins, then his life makes a course, the normal amount [of ilangan] complete turn around when he to learn from everyone. “Kasi kasama sila KATHRYN & ALDEN sa first few days. But I felt safe. He made gets into drug trafficking. me feel safe.” dito.” continued on page 24 The movie starts with him being apprehended by cops inside a fast food joint. We are then taken via flashbacks to show us what really happened in the story and how Jerald and his friend ’s journey as drug pushers started several months Alden, Maine wala pang balak pagsamahin muli ago. + other stories His character does so many crazy and funny things in the movie. He even makes love with a transgender. It seems natural for him to “THE Gift” ang Kasama ni Alden the noontime show. make people laugh. titulo ng pinakaba- sa nasabing serye Kung si Alden ay nakapag-simula na sa So how is it working with Dennis Trillo? gong TV series ni sina Mikee Quintos, kanyang bagong serye, si Maine naman “Most of our scenes, magkasama kami. He’s Alden Richards sa Thia Thomalia, Jean ay napapanood pa rin sa “Daddy’s Gurl” cool, very quiet lang, but very hardworking Kapuso Network at Garcia, Martin del na pinagsasamahan nila ni Sotto. Mag- and takes acting very seriously. Mahusay nakapagsimula na Rosario, Christian kasamang muli ang dalawa sa kanilang siyang makisama and he’s a generous co-actor siyang magtaping. Vasquez, Rochelle pang-Metro Manila Film Festival movie as he will never make you feel na he’s a bigger star than you. ” Kung isang Pangilinan, Jo Berry, na “Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identi- Since “Mina Anud” deals with drug traf- Filipino bartender Divine Tetay at iba ty” kung saan kasama rin sa pelikula ang ficking, does he really think it’s a big problem na nagta-trabaho pa. mga Kapamilya talents na sina Pokwang for our country? “Oh yes I grew up in Tondo sa Hong Kong ang Dahil sa malaking at . and even as a child, nakikita ko ‘yung drugs papel na ginam- tagumpay ng HLG, Nakatakda ring simulan ni Maine ang noon sa aming lugar. As our movie’s ending panan ni Alden sa inspirado si Alden sa first team-up nila ni Carlo Aquino, ang shows, there are people in authority who hit movie na “Hello, Love, Goodbye” na kanyang bagong serye. “Isa Pa With Feelings” na nakatakdang take advantage of their position to use drugs pinagtambalan nila ni Kathryn Bernar- Samantala, tuluy-tuloy na talaga ang idirek ni Prime Cruz under Black Sheep they confiscate for their own profit, making do at dinirek ni Cathy Garcia-Molina paggawa ng magkahiwalay na proyekto Entertainment. it flourish as an industry. “Mina Anud’ shows under Star Cinema, isa namang mabait ng (dating) magka-loveteteam na sina Sa takbo ng respective careers nina Al- corruption not only among ordinary people at masipag na naglalako ng mga paninda Alden at Maine Mendoza. Although den at Maine ngayon, mukhang wala sa who are given the chance to get rich quick but also among law enforcers who have their own sa Divisoria ang bagong papel ng actor sa magkasama pa rin ang dalawa sa “Eat immediate plans ang muli nilang pagtat- selfish motives.” kanyang bagong ginagawang TV series. Bulaga,” they do separate projects outside ambal either sa pelikula o telebisyon. 18 18 sa drug rehabilitation program si JM, Angelina Cruz, bibi- na hindi niya natapos, hanggang sa da sa kaniyang kau- nagkaroon siya ng relapse sa paggamit ng ilegal na droga pagsapit ng 2015. na-unahang pelikula, Ito ang dahilan kaya hindi pa siya handang pumasok sa bagong romantic ang One Friend relationship. “Hindi pa po,” ani JM. Isa ang anak ni Sunshine Cruz na si “Baka makasakit lang po ako.” Angelina sa mga pumirma ng opisyal Ang young actress na si Barbie na kontrata sa ABS- Imperial ang huling na-link kay JM, CBN Films kamakailan. habang ginagawa nila ang ABS-CBN Am- inado man na teleseryeng Araw Gabi. may pressure dahil sa kauna-unahang niyang pagsabak Sofia Andres, Daniel Mi- sa aktingan, randa exchange “I love excited ang 17- year old sa li- you’s” on Instagram mang pelikulang naka-line up para Ipinagdiwang ni Sofia Andres ang sa kaniya. kanyang ika-21 kaarawan noong August “First of all, I 24. can’t promise na Sa kanyang Instagram, binati ng hindi ako nervous. Obviously I’m really nobyo ni Sofia na si Daniel Miranda nervous about it, but at the same time ang aktres. Sabi ni Daniel sa caption, I’m willing to work hard especially on “Happy birthday love, I love you [heart my Tagalog,” pahayag ni Angelina sa emoji].” Kaagad namang sumagot si press. Sofia sa boyfriend. Nang tanungin kung paano siya Tugon niya sa Cebuano international sinusuportahan ng kaniyang ina na si car racer: “I love you more, thank you.” Sunshine, sagot niya, “I ask her for ad- Kahit hindi pa umaamin publicly sa vice, and she gives it to me naman. She totoong estado ng relasyon nila, hindi asks me to say yung mga lines out loud, maipagkakailang sila na talaga. and then she dictate to me how to say Katunayan, mukhang malapit din si it propoerly, yung mga emotions.” Sofia sa mga kamag-anak ni Daniel. Makakatambal ni Angelina sa Bumati ang apat na kamag-anak ni pelikulang One Friend ang isa pang Daniel kay Sofia sa post niyang ito. baguhang aktor na pumirma rin ng Kasalukuyang nasa Australia ang kaniyang sariling kontrata sa ABS- magsing-irog. Ilang araw ang na- CBN Films, si Bryce Ramos. karaan, si Daniel naman ang nag-post sa kanyang Instagram ng kaparehong larawan na ipinost ni Sofia. Walang inilagay na caption si Daniel JM de Guzman wants to sa post niya. February 2019, “love” na protect Ria Atayde from ang tawag ni Sofia sa race car driver. Ngunit nitong May 2019, umu- bashers gong ang balitang nagkalabuan na ang Iniiwasan ni JM de Guzman na dalawa. Binura kasi ni Sofia ang lahat pag-usapan pa si Ria Atayde, dahil ng larawan nila ni Daniel sa kanyang gusto niyang maprotektahan ang aktres Instagram. Ngunit, pinabulaanan ito ng sa mga bashers. akters sa kasunod niyang post pagkata- Ito ay matapos na muling igiit ni JM pos ng isang linggo. na wala silang romantic relationship Si Daniel ay mula sa mayamang ni Ria. Matagal nang nali-link sa isa’t angkan sa Cebu. isa sina JM at Ria, pero paulit-ulit Ang huling nakarelasyon ni Sofia sa nilang itinatanggi na may namamagi- showbiz ay si Diego Loyzaga. tang espesyal sa kanila. Sa presscon ng teleseryeng Pamilya Ko, natanong ang Beauty Gonzales clueless aktor tungkol sa status ng relasyon nila ni Ria. about John Lloyd-Ellen Tipid na napangiti si JM, ‘tsaka sum- Adarna split rumors agot, “Magkaibigan po muna.” Halata ang pag-iwas ng 30-anyos na Tinanong ang Kapamilya actress kung aktor na sagutin ang mga tanong kapag ano ang reaksyon niya sa balitang nababanggit ang pangalan ni Ria. paghihiwalay nila John Lloyd at Ellen Dahil dito, diretsahan nang tinanong at kung nag-open ba si Ellen sa kanya si JM kung bakit umiiwas siyang tungkol dito. pag-usapan si Ria. Pag-amin niya, “Hindi naman. Di ko Sinabi ni JM na ayaw niyang na- alam kung ano ang pinagdadaanan nila. ba-bash sa social media si Ria, dahil “Nung nandun kami sa Bangkok, nasasaktan ito. wala akong yaya, so wala kaming time Paliwanag niya, “The more you ask na magtsikahan sa kakaalaga sa anak ko. questions about her, the more she will “Di ko talaga alam kung ano ang be bashed, and it hurts.” sitwasyon nila, e. Basta I wish them all Bakit kailangang protektahan ni JM the best.” si Ria sa bashers? Tinanong din namin si Beauty kung Ani JM, “Kaibigan ko si Ria and I nag-uusap sila ni John Lloyd tungkol sa love my friends.” sitwasyon nila ni Ellen. Marso ngayong taon nang kuyugin Saad niya, “Hindi ko siya nakakausap ng bashers si Ria, gayundin ang ina kasi everyday ako nagwu-work. nitong si Sylvia Sanchez at kapatid na “Mas marami pang alam ang asawa si Arjo Atayde, kasunod ng pagkalat ng ko, sa totoo lang. balitang nililigawan ng huli si Maine “Wala akong alam tungkol kay Idan Mendoza. Sa panahong iyon, sinabi pa kasi I’m working everyday. ni Ria sa isang panayam na nakatatang- “I’m doing another film that will be gap pa ng pagbabanta ang kanilang coming out this Halloween, another pamilya mula sa mga fans ni Maine, na horror movie. nag-aakusang “user” umano si Arjo. “Naku, watch out kayo sa scream ko Samantala, inamin din ni JM hindi dito. Itsa-challenge ko yung sigaw ni pa siya handang makipagrelasyon sa . ngayon, dahil hindi pa niya naibabalik “Why not? Iniidolo ko si Ms. Kris. sa ayos ang kanyang sarili. Baka naman ako yung the next Scream- Taong 2012 nang unang sumailalim ing Queen, di ba?” 19 19 Mylene Dizon’s love scene technique is easier Executing a love scene can be cumber- Mylene admitted she still had needs to fulfill it and she’s not some but Mylene Dizon has a way to make butterflies in her stomach even going to take no for an answer and it easier. after signing up for the project. I said if I am going to do one thing She used the technique in “Belle Dou- “To be honest, in the begin- na lang, one big thing let this be it ‘Cruel joke’: Judge leur” co-starring . ning, I wasn’t sure because of before I turn into a farmer of some “Let’s say nakakandong ako sa kanya the love scenes. I wasn’t sure if sort. Yes, I wanted to contribute in who sentenced San- (Kit), nagbibigay pa lang si (director) Joji I was up to it. But I spoke to realizing her dream.” (Alonzo) ng instruction ay nakadikit na my partner Jason (Webb) and It’s funny but when the project ang noo ko sa noo niya. You need to be he kind of encouraged me to came along, Mylene already con- chez blasts convict’s comfortable immediately so what I did do the project,” she said. “The sidered herself semi-retired. is that I already put myself into his (Kit) whole journey from the time it was offered “I was almost on my way out. My planned release crevices. You really need to be very com- to me to shooting it and up to last Satur- last soap was ‘The Good Son,’ that was fortable para tapos na. Once you’ve broken day’s gala, was tough. It was nerve-wrack- March. I was thinking of semi-retirement MANILA - The retired judge who handed that shell, for me at least, you know, it is ing. Ang sakit ng batok ko.” kasi I did soaps na dire-diretso. It was so former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez seven life sentences said freeing the easier to get into the emotions off because Mylene doesn’t think she can replicate emotionally draining for me kasi hindi ko convicted rapist and killer was a “mockery of I have already broken that barrier kesa what she did in “Belle Douleur.” naman dinadaya ang trabaho, eh. So napa- justice” and a “cruel joke”. sa pag-5,4,3,2 ko pa lang gagawin,” she “Even when I did ‘100,’ may one scene god ako kasi medyo tumodo talaga ako. Retired Judge Harriet Demetriou main- revealed. kami ni TJ (Trinidad) that wasn’t even “I think I am going to slow down again. tained that Sanchez, who was convicted in Mylene was the director’s first choice to close to this. This is also one of the things I have to focus on my family. It is not the rape and murder of Eileen Sarmenta play a woman in her 40s who fell in love I told Jason after I saw the film. I said she easy because they’re growing up and I am and the slay of her companion Allan Gomez, with a guy in his 20s. (Atty. Joji) has a dream and somebody missing out.” did not deserve to be freed under a law that allows inmates to be released for good conduct. By Li ERON, Event Organizer “I will question first what is their interpre- COME TO OSHAWA FOR THE FIRST DURHAM FILIPINO FEST tation of the law... Are people convicted of Festivals are akin to Filipinos. “Fiesta”, not-for-profit organization is born come, give support and enjoy a day at the heinous crimes included or excluded? Wag is a simple description of any event that to take on the challenge of park before the summer folds away. nilang insultuhin ang intelligence ng Filipino showcased our rich heritage and culture. bringing our obscured exis- The highlight of this event is the public,” Demetriou said. In villages back home in the Philippines, tence to the open for our first fashion show from Iloilo’s Interna- Demetriou also scored Presidential a fiesta celebration is also a celebration of Durham Filipino Fest outdoor tional designer, Aisha Penalosa who Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, Senator homecomings and reunions. So, millions Festival this coming September is in Toronto for RUNWAY Canada. Ronald dela Rosa and Bureau of Corrections of Filipinos who are scattered all over the 14, 2019. RUNWAY Canada is bringing Aisha Director General Nicanor Faeldon over their world, organized festivals in places they The venue is located in the heart Penalosa to Durham Region at Durham earlier statements that Sanchez deserved to called home, and that includes Canada, a of the city of Oshawa, Durham Region’s Filipino Fest. If you are from Iloilo, come be released. home to thousands of Filipino-Canadians. largest city. and meet her and see her array of exquisite Demetriou said Panelo, who was the Festivals also bring communities togeth- Memorial Park is a landmark in this city. line of creations. We will fill this festival former lead counsel of Sanchez, has been er. For the first time, Durham Filipino with many presentations. defending his former client’s good conduct However, there are places, cities or towns Fest will lay a cornerstone to present the Please come and support Durham behavior. nearby where festivals fall short and are beauty of our Filipino culture joined by Filipino Fest, September 14, 2019 from 10 Panelo has denied that he had a hand in done in a more subdued and insignificant many other races. Durham Filipino Fest AM- 9 PM at memorial Park, 110 Simcoe the plan to free Sanchez. celebrations. Places like Durham Region, will bring our Filipino-Canadian spirit in St. South, Oshawa, ON L1H 7M7. See The former judge also blasted Dela Rosa a beautiful place east of Toronto have few the open in the city of Oshawa. It is a one you all there!!! over his statement that Sanchez deserved a outdoor celebrations. This is where a new day free event and everyone is welcome to “second chance” despite being convicted of rape and murder. Demetriou said the drug suspects who 30 to 50 pregnancies per year year-olds, Perez said. the teenager’s education and income, Perez were killed in the police’s anti-narcotics This is likely the result of sexual abuse or said. operations did not get a second chance. in PH are among ten-year- incest, Perez mused. “They may have dropped out of school.” “Para kay Sen. Bato, ang tingin ko sa olds, Population Commission Socioeconomic Secretary Ernesto Pernia POPCOM is currently coordinating kanya he has two different concepts of said teen pregnancy has become a “national with the Department of Education and justice--justice for the poor and justice for says social emergency” in the country with the Department of Health, he added, on the rich. That should not be done in this country,” Demetriou said. numbers continuing to soar. programs to reach out to the youth to guide Metro Manila — The Commission on Dela Rosa drew flak over his remark and Perez said 16 percent of these are “repeat them on family planning and to ensure Population and Development (POPCOM) later said that Sanchez should have been pregnancies.” He attributed the trend to they receive the necessary health services. has raised the alarm about the growing given the death penalty. the Supreme Court’s decision to remove a Education chief Leonor Briones said her number of pregnancies among teenagers Demetriou also said Faeldon was wrong in provision in the Responsible Parenthood agency is working to address the problem as young as ten years old, amid the gov- saying Sanchez was qualified for release due Reproductive Health Law, which allowed through the K-12 curriculum. ernment calling teen pregnancy a “national to good conduct. minors who had miscarried to recieve fam- Senator Risa Hontiveros also filed a social emergency.” “He (Sanchez) was treated like a king in ily planning services without their parents’ “Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Bill” on POPCOM Executive Director Juan his cell. Paano masasabi ni Faeldon na qual- consent. August 24, which sought to create a sex Perez III said there is an average of 530 ified siya for good conduct behavior when “That teenager needs to get the consent education program for the youth and to teenagers that get pregnant daily, and the siya mismo, sila mismo nagto-tolerate?” from her mother, even if she is already add more social protection programs for figure has stayed above 500 since 2010. The former judge said she had a higher a mother herself, so that has given us a teen mothers. The number hit a high in 2017, when the respect for young people who are protesting problem with repeat pregnancies,” Perez “If we fail to act and do not guide the plans to free Sanchez. agency recorded about 574 teen pregnan- explained. youth towards safe and healthy lifestyles, “Yung mga nagra-rally mga bata, alam cies per day. we will not just condemn young Filipinas mo nakikita ko sila, mas may konsensiya Perez said they are taking a closer look at Economic losses to lives of poverty and suffering. We will pa sila kaysa mga public officials na walang the 10 to 14 age group, saying they found Young mothers lose about P24 billion to also be hurting our country’s chances for konsensiya na gustong palayain si Sanchez.” a 50 percent increase of pregnancies since P47 billion in earnings annually due to an progress and development,” Hontiveros Malacañang has said that it will not allow 2011, amounting to 2,000 cases. About 30 early pregnancy. said. Sanchez to be released. to 50 of these pregnancies are among ten- Having a child at an early age affects

Star Circle Entertainment Open House

FROM LEFT, Parents attend the open house; Ellen Galorport talks with parents; Fashion Designer John Ablaza and singe Kate Mohan attend the open house; Vocal teacher Peter Tuason talks about the program. 20 20 Comedian & X-Factor UK Singer Sephy to entertain Toronto on October 12

Saturday. Gates will male and the female open at 6:00 P.M. The vocals in her duet front act starts at 7:00 audition song, The P.M. and the show will Prayer. Starting finish at around 11:00 off as Celine P.M. Dion, Sephy won over the X-Factor judges, but they the Aliw Awards’ 2018 Best Stand- were shocked when she dropped her Boobay is a mainstay in numer- Up Comedian and Host for Comedy voice by several octaves, turning into ous TV shows, teleseryes, drama Bars. His life story has been featured Andrea Bocelli, with no effort. This anthologies and films. He has on the TV drama show Magpakailan- made Simon Cowell see the immediate taken not only comedy roles, but man. financial gain of such a vocal treasure also dramatic roles. His online Sephy Francisco is a 27-year old and said ‘I’ve never judged a duo who’s show with fellow comedian Tek- vocalist from the Philippines and one person! This is incredible. I save money, la, The Boobay and Tekla Show, X-Factor UK contestant. She stunned you make more money!’ started to be on television just the judges, led by Simon recently and has been consistent- Cow- ell, Sharing the stage with the seasoned entertain- ly been beating the long-run- when she sang ers will be talented and budding local talents: ning show of Vice-Ganda in both Audrey Lyn, Leriza Paulino, Charms (Kassy Adajar, the ratings chart. Boobay has the Angela Castillo & Samantha Gavin), Chollo Lag- been recognized by prestigious dameo, Angel Tagadtad, Zandro Cinco, Angelica award giving entities, like Ladouceur, Girl Power (Eril Mariana Philippine Movie & Press de Guzman & Riona Anne Deely), JC Club (PMPC) and Aliw Quiambao’s Dance Life So- cials, and Philippine comedian Boobay & Awards Foundation, for the Star Circle Entertain- ment singer Sephy Francisco will be his live shows hosting Kids. (Fe P. Taduran) entertaining their Toronto audienc- prowess. The latest es at the Korean Cultural Centre distinction (located at 1133 Leslie St., Toron- he received to, ON) on October 12, 2019, was being chosen as

Scenes in the City

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1. Rescel Gabrito serves FV boss Alan Ocampo. 2. Maria Panaligan performs at Taste Aww, Here’s Why Isn’t of Manila. 3. Gabby Amurao finally joins Taste of Manila Ready To Commit To A Relationship Yet officially. 4.Beth Daliva, Fe Paca-Taduran pose with Financial adviser Ben Lou. 5. Philip Beloso, Alyssa Datu and Love team Maymay Entrata and Ed- rush things and that he respects Maymay. Maria Panaligan hosts the game ward Barber have been working together He added, “She’s very girlfriend material portion at the TFC stage. 6. TFC Canada’s Rosary Escano speaks for three years now, and at this point, and to the point na I don’t want to see her at the PIDC gala. we’re just waiting for them to announce as the girlfriend of another.” 5 6 that they’re together together (we totally get that love teams don’t HAVE TO date each other, but MayWard is just too cute!). not rushing “We are not really rushing things. Nanligaw na ba siya sa mga magulang ni Maymay shared that she’s not ready to things with Elisse Joson “Me and Elisse, we enjoy our time togeth- Elisse? commit to a relationship as of now. “Hin- er even as friends or even for... we’re, like, Sagot ni Jameson, “Nakipag-bonding na di pa po sa ngayon, siguro mas focused May mga iba’t ibang prayoridad pa raw together. Parang ganun.” rin ako sa kanila. ako sa pamilya ko muna. Pero nandiyan sina Jameson Blake at Elisse Joson kaya Masaya naman si Jameson na may “Just knowing herself, yung personality naman po si Dodong [Edward] e. Naging hindi pa sila seryoso sa kanilang pagliliga- blessing na ng dating boyfriend ni Elisse na niya, she’s not only beautiful, but she’s really bahagi na siya sa buhay ko, ayaw ko na rin wan. si McCoy de Leon ang panliligaw niya sa beautiful inside out.” siya mawala...may freedom rin siya kung Pahayag ni Jameson, “There’s some aktres. Kung may mga pinagdadaanan si Elisse, ano ang gusto niyang gawin.” She told the personal issues. Bilin pa nga ni McCoy sa kanya, ligawan nagkukuwento raw ito sa kanya at nag- press that it’s totally a possibility, and if “I don’t really wanna let it out. din ang parents nito, hindi lang si Elisse. bibigay naman siya ng payo rito. they ever date for real, they’ll let us know! “Siguro, to simplify it, we’re taking Magkasama sa Hashtags sina Jameson at Edward also said that he doesn’t want to things step by step. McCoy.

Jane de Leon un- was nearly in tears but assured all she Immediately after the new on GMA, also wished Jane the best of luck. will try her best to measure up to their Darna was announced, Liza Some netizens, however, have taken to fazed by bashers for expectations. had sent Jane a congratulato- social media their resounding disapproval Early on, Jane had earned notice ry message even wanting to of Star Cinema’s final choice alleging that ‘Darna’ portrayal from top Star Cinema resident direc- meet up with her. Jane’s looks have been enhanced based on tor Olive Lamasan back in the Star “She really wants to treat her old photos. Particularly, they took note What she thought was a callback last Magic search as she stood out among Jane out for dinner to per- of Jane’s eyes, nose and chin. July 17 turned out to be the biggest surprise her batchmates. sonally convey how happy Her now-fair skin, too, is reportedly the for Jane de Leon, finally chosen to play A former member of the all-fe- she is for her,” Ogie Diaz, result of “glutathione.” Darna in the nth remake of the Mars Rav- male group Girl Friends that Liza’s manager, told In showbiz, it is inevitably sad that new- elo classic, this time under Star Cinema. debuted on “It’s Showtime,” Jane Vignettes. Liza though bies who get the chance to do plum roles Jane bested more than 300 hopefuls who has since had a string of one-time couldn’t schedule it un- get into a web of intrigues. Either they have auditioned for the part shortly after Liza exposures via “” til she’s done with her a dark past or a problematic present that is Soberano withdrew from the project in and “Ipaglaban Mo,” among oth- thrice-a-week occupa- likely to stifle their success in the future. April due to an injury. ers, until she was regularly cast in tional therapy which This early, Jane needs to do a Darna Surrounded by network executives, the “.” She was last ends this month. who’s dauntless enough to face such chal- 20-year-old successor to the iconic role seen in “Halik” where she played , who lenges, and yes, emerge victorious in the Maggie, sister to Jerico Rosales. played the iconic role end. 21 21 Ryle Santiago talks about his rift with fellow Hashtags member Kakai mastered GhostinG Maris reveals why she and Iñigo Despite his rift with one of his fellow went separate ways Hashtags members, whom he declined to id you know “Some people mis- name, Ryle Santiago said he doesn’t let their that long be- take my sweetness for MARIS Racal says she’s not wor- differenc- es personal issues get in the way of work. fore the word something else but I ried that the movie “I’m Ellenia L” about a lot “ghosting” have learned not to be “We know that, once we’re onstage, we became a part affected by criticism,” (a play on the word Millennial) will of things. have to do our job— we’re be- Dof the millenni- Kakai was firm, not be shown at a time when she and Magkaiba ing paid to perform and deliver … al vocabulary, comedienne minding even if her leading man, Iñigo Pascual, are lang ang mga for our service. So, even if our Kakai Bautista has some people no longer together. “Hindi naman gusto namin blocking requires us to stand already been practic- make fun of kami magka-love team dito,” she at wala ing it? (By now, you her physical next to each other, should know that appearance says. “The movie is not a love story namang even if we have to “ghosting” means and tag her or romance but more of a comedy. anything be partners, that’s you simply disap- a Gilagid Hindi siya about a love team. I play worse than fine,” he said. pear from the life of Diva. Fine Ellenia, a girl na may vlog at gus- that.” “Because at the somebody, whether with her. tong maging sikat na influencer at Was it difficult to accept the a loved one or what, In fact, she end of the day, we’re just a like a ghost.) uses that makilala sa social media. The story break up? “Hindi naman. Natang- still teammates,” he “I’ve never been “title” to is relevant these days kasi halos gap naman namin agad na magkai- added. “We consider ‘ghosted’,” Kakai proudly told advantage. lahat, nasa social media at marami ba kami talaga, lalo na in making ourselves family … It’s just that brothers fight Funfare, at the risk of making Besides And Ai, Thank nang may sarili nilang vlogs and decisions about our respective sometimes.” bashers’ eyebrows soar to high You!, Kakai is also in two I’m sure, lahat sila, makaka-relate careers. Kung hindi talaga puwede, heavens, during an interview movies currently showing, The Hashtags is a 16-man dance group that after the presscon for And Ai, Family History and Hello, kay Ellenia. And I’m glad that our huwag ipilit, di ba?” can be seen regularly in the noontime variety Thank You!, the Ai-Ai delas Alas Love, Goodbye. She’s also Director, Boy 2 Quizon, assured Are they still friends? “Oo program, “It’s Showtime.” Some of its more starrer directed by Joven Tan in the cast of the hit musical us na the direction of the movie’s naman. We can work together notable members include Ronnie Alonte, which is opening nationwide Rak of Aegis which is on its promo will not just capitalize on our up to now, like hosting nang Jameson Blake, McCoy de Leon, Luke Conde starting tomorrow, Aug. 14. “I seventh extended run at the love team but on the fact na very magkasama at okay naman kami. jump the gun on them, so ako PETA Theater until Sept. and Zeus Collins. ang nang-go-‘ghost’.” 29. hot ngayon ang topic nito about We’re both professional. And even He didn’t want to identify the one he’s Kakai’s “ghosting” targets It was while in high social media.” ‘yung fans ng MarNigo love team, at odds with “out of respect,” but Ryle did could be a crush, a friend whom school in Los Baños, Lagu- So why did she and Iñigo break supportive naman sila sa aming divulge in an earlier interview that their beef she has stopped trusting or just na, when Kakai realized that up? “E kasi away-bati kami, e. Wala kanya-kanyang careers. They’re stemmed from a misunderstanding over his anybody who crosses her path. she wanted to be in theater. naman kaming away na naging happy that I have a new movie “I pretend that they don’t ex- “I asked my mom’s per- ex-girlfriend. ist,” she said. “Ganoon ka-simple. mission to attend an acting sobrang seryoso. It really never on my own, ‘Isa Pang Bahaghari’, “I was really mad at first. But now I’m I can be a stalker sa men but the workshop pero ayaw niya. went overboard, kasi wala naman where I play the young . OK—I’m past the anger stage. I’m not the moment I feel na hindi na okey, At Gantimpala Theater sa nature ng personality ko na Kasama rin ako sa isang bagong type of person who holds grudges,” said the inuunahan ko na…you know, (under Tony Espejo), Kakai nang-aaway. Basta usap-usap lang soap, “Pamilya Ko’, with Sylvia young actor, who’s willing to patch up and bye! Who you? As a friend, I am was an apprentice. kasi may kanya-kanya kaming Sanchez.” selosa and possessive, and I can Her most memorable talk things out with the Hashtags member in be controlling. May pagka-mald- experience was serving as question. “We’re civil right now. We have yet ita ako, hahaha!!!” wardrobe assistant for Lea to talk to each other. But I know that, if we Happily, Kakai doesn’t meddle Salonga. At that time, Lea did, everything’s going to be just fine. And we in the Bea-Gerald-Julia brouha- had just done a successful Jimuel Pacquiao receives offer to do can still be friends.” ha unlike the legions of sawsaw- performance as the first Kim eros and sawsaweras who have in Miss Saigon. Hollywood action film Ryle, 20, was recently offered two “dar- ing” projects—one for the video streaming nothing better May pagka-maldita “Nat- Kuwento pa ni ALV, “Kung ma-con- to do or are urally,” firm, malalaman natin by this year. service iWant and another for a Jason Paul being afflicted ako, hahaha!!!” recalled “Wala pa iyong final script, e. Then, Laxamana movie. with the KSP Kakai, “I’m happy that they think they can rely (Kulang Sa Pansin) virus. “I was star struck. Lea is siyempre, ano iyong package. Loveless for more than seven very humble. Lagi ko siyang “Kasi siyempre, stop sa pag-aaral, sa on me for heavier projects. But right now, I’m years now, Kakai admitted hav- kinakantahan habang inaay- pagte-train.” at an awkward stage where I’m wondering ing been affected by the bashing os ang costume niya. One Usap-usapan noon na posibleng if I should still go for teenybopper roles, or she got for being (feeling?) close time, she heard me singing gumawa si Manny ng action movie sa start doing more mature stuff,” Ryle related. to Thai actor Mario Maurer On The Wings of Love and Hollywood, lalo pa’t hinahangaan ito ng His mother, actress Sherilyn Reyes, and when they did the 2012 rom- she said, ‘You can sing!’ That Talent manager Arnold Vegafria on Hollywood ilang action stars sa Amerika. action film being offered to Jimuel Pacquiao (in his management, Star Magic, still have com Suddenly, It’s Magic. She was it!” “Si Jimuel ang may offer, nabigla rin was accused of being ilusyonada. After playing teeny-wee- photo): “Because of the videos yata niya, iyong misgivings. They pointed out that a lot of his mga boxing niya. About boxing yata iyong film. kami,” sambit ni ALV. “I almost quit, kasi sobra ang ny roles (part of the crowd, So, nakikita iyong boxing skills niya, saka iyong “Kasi, because of the videos yata endorsements require him to be wholesome, bashing na ginawa sa akin.” etc.), Kakai got her break in action skills niya. So, nagkainteres.” like Megasoft, which has an education advo- All she said was Mario was a Sino Ka Ba, Jose Rizal? and niya, iyong mga boxing niya. About boxing yata iyong film. cacy program called “School is Cool Tour.” friend. Suspected to have been then in Alikabok, both pro- May offer na Hollywood action movie behind the bashing were some duced by Celeste Legaspi. It “So, nakikita iyong boxing skills Ryle said he hopes to be as versatile as kay Jimuel Pacquiao, ang panganay na people around Mario. didn’t take long before she niya, saka iyong action skills niya. So, Jericho Rosales, who can make things work, “Hindi ganoon si Mario,” crossed over to television anak ni Senador Manny Pacquiao sa nagkainteres. no matter whom he’s paired with. “I want to asawang si Jinkee Pacquiao. insisted Kakai. “I know him to be and movies. “E, guwapo naman si Jimuel! be challenged; I don’t want to limit myself. “Ang shoot daw ay Manila, Japan nice and friendly; mabait siya. As The breadwinner in the “Sana, matuloy. Pag natuloy, better I want to be able to stand, with or without a far as I am concerned, friend ko family (her mom and four and US,” sabi ni Arnold L. Vegafria for us. love team,” said Ryle, who’s also focusing on pa rin siya.” siblings), Kakai has proven (ALV). “Di ko pa alam kung papayag si MP hosting. The same bashing happened her mom wrong. Si ALV ang business manager [Manny Pacquiao]. Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! when Kakai and Ahron Villena’s So how does her mom ng Pambansang Kamao, at ito ang Kung papayagan niya iyong anak niya. Aside from “Showtime,” Ryle also has an friendship (also nothing ro- feel about her now? nakikipag-usap kaugnay sa nasabing “Kasi, nasa college na si Jimuel. online music-travel show on One Music PH, mantic) was played up on social “She’s proud of me.” Hollywood project. titled “Wander Jam.” media. Nasa La Salle na, e.”

TD Gives an Apology at PIDC Gala

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1. MP Michael Levitt and... 2. MPP Mitzie Hunter present a certificate to PIDC at the PIDC Gala leaving... 3. the TD representative apologizing for not bringing a certificate to present to them. 4. PIDC officers pose with Miss Saigon star Ma-Anne Dionisio (STANDING 4rd FROM RIGHT) and MP Michael Levitt (STANDING 4th FROM LEFT). 22 22 AVA’s 8th Birthday

FROM LEFT, Gabrielle Santos gets her cotton candy; Ava Santos blows the candle on her cake; Ava performs with other JDL students on her birthday. Ava and Gabi are Raymond and Christine Santos’ daughters.

of ‘Hello, Love, Goodbye,’ a lot of Bea Alonzo, Julia Barretto, and Gerald world now and hindi naman ako parte doors are opening again para merry Anderson. noon. Alden Richards “I do have something to say, but just “So, kumbaga, parang I’d like to take care ang Christmas natin. Yes!” because I do doesn’t mean I will.” of my peace, and sa kanila din. fat-shamed to Bahagi ito ng “I don’t want to add Gerald Anderson talks of pahayag ni Shaina anymore sa nangyayari.” lose weight Magdayao, 29, nang Ayon pa kay Shaina, breakup with Bea Alonzo; matanong tungkol sa hindi rin makabubuting Alden Richards is thankful to clears Julia Barretto isyung kinasasangku- magkomento siya dahil “Hello, Love, Goodbye” not only for tan nina Bea Alonzo, hindi siya updated sa its box office success, but also for Gerald Anderson finally breaks silence Gerald Anderson, at Julia Barretto. tunay na nangyari. on breakup with Bea Alonzo and allegation Sina Bea, Gerald, at Julia ay mga kasa- “To to be very honest, hindi ko na rin helping him lose weight. that Julia Barretto was the reason of their mahan ni Shaina sa Star Magic, ang talent alam yung mga detalye. Alden affirmed that it was the split. management arm ng ABS-CBN. “And kilala niyo naman ako, kung sino Star Cinema movie and its director, Pahayag ng Kapamilya actor, “Siguro ang Matagal nang kaibigan ni Shaina si Bea. lang yung mga nasa mundo ko ngayon, yun Cathy Garcia-Molina, that pushed nangyari, just like in any relationship, we Ang huli nilang pinagsamahang proyekto lang yung kung kanino ako updated.” him to become fitter. had small… ay ang pelikulang Four Sisters and a Wed- Mas mabuti na huwag na lang daw ding (2013), kung saan nakasama rin sina siyang makisawsaw pa sa isyu. According to him, it was difficult Angel Locsin at . “Para simple lang ang buhay. So, I don’t to be called “fat,” but instead of Nakatrabaho naman ni Shaina si Gerald know. being insulted, he used this to be his sa indie movie na On The Job (2013) at na- “And ayokong magsalita kung hindi ko motivation to get into the shape he katambal sa teleseryeng Nathaniel (2015). pa alam kung ano talaga yung nangyayari, is in. Minsan na ring na-link si Shaina kay so wala. Gerald dahil sa teleseryeng Nathaniel. “I don’t have anything to say.” “It’s really hard. From Tinanong si Shaina kung ano ang Nagpaabot ba siya ng mensahe kani- that point na sina- bi masasabi niya tungkol sa kontrobersiyang numan kina Bea, Gerald, at Julia bilang n’ya sa’kin na ‘You’re kinasasangkutan ng mga kaibigan. pagpapakita ng suporta? fat’ and ‘Ang taba “Let’s say we had that fight, after fight, “It’s not for me to say, parang I would… Tugon ni Shaina, “No, because I don’t mo! You have to lose after fight… We had that one big fight. “Of course, I do have something to say, know the whole story and all of them are “Dun niya inilabas lahat ng emotions, but just because I do doesn’t mean I will,” my friends. weight! Be fit for this lahat ng feelings. pahayag ng aktres sa press conference ng “Gusto ko na lang irespeto iyon. movie, for “And then, yung realization na hindi na announcement ng pagpasok niya sa ABS- “And I have other things that are going this proj- siya masyadong healthy and we’re just hurt- CBN daytime series na Nang Ngumiti ang on in my life na sobrang dami din naman, ect!’,” ing each other. Ayaw mo na talaga. Langit, nitong Lunes, August 5. so huwag na nating dagdagan pa,” nakangi- Alden “And after that, you got to stay strong Patuloy niya, “It’s beyond what my own ti niyang pahayag. and disciplined para umiwas muna sa recalled. communication.” “I told Sa isang panayam ni Bea noong July Direk 25, sinabi ng aktres na wala silang formal Cathy breakup ni Gerald. and Ayon pa sa aktres, bigla na lang siyang hindi kinausap ni Gerald. whis- pered, GERALD: There’s no 3rd Party Di- rek, Mariin namang pinasinungalingan ni Ger- the next ald na si Julia ang third party sa relasyon time you see nila ni Bea. me, I’m not Giit ng aktor, “Walang ibang tao na naging dahilan ng breakup. this person anymore. So a month “Para sa akin, it’s always been our per- after, nagulat sila.” sonal issues, things that we… things inside Although he also credits Dr. Vicki our relationship.” Belo for getting rid of his chubby Nadawit ang pangalan ni Julia at sinasa- cheeks, he stressed that going under bing siya umano ang dahilan ng breakup nina Gerald at Bea. the knife was not enough to sculpt Nagsimula ito nang lumabas sa social his new physique. media ang mga larawan nina Julia at Ger- “Lahat kasi ‘yan ensemble. It’s an ald na magkasama noong July 21, 2019. ensemble – diet, ‘di pwedeng aasa ka Ayon sa netizen na nag-upload ng mga lang sa workout, ‘di pwedeng aasa ka larawan, nakunan ng picture ang dalawa habang papunta umano sa parking area lang to anyone, to anyone who can matapos dumalo sa birthday celebration ng help you achieve your goal. Kailan- Kapuso actor na si sa Taguig gan sabay-sabay, kailangan pantay City. lahat and it’s really the dedication – Kasunod nito ay gumawa ng makahulu- how much do you really want it.” gang Instagram post si Bea na pinaniniwa- laang patama kay Gerald dahil sa diuma- After losing 25 pounds in three no’y pangangaliwa nito. months, the actor confessed that not only does he feel better now. He also has high hopes for more oppor- , no com- tunities to come his way. ment on Bea-Gerald-Julia “Parang ayaw ko na bumalik dun issue sa dati,” he professed. “Hopefully, yes, and right now, Shaina Magdayao says she would rather not comment about issue involving friends after the movie, with the success 23 23 Maja Salvador, BF explain why they’re confident they won’t break up again + other stories Maja, who has been private about her life is good Juan Miguel Severo: relationship with Rambo, opened up about their relationship in a rare vlog. Luna Agoncillo shows “too much In the vlog via cuteness” in these photos taken by her dad Maja’s You- tube Ryan Agoncillo. Would you channel, We won’t be surprised if Luna Agoncillo Maja becomes a food endorser one day. shared It featured a series of photos showing perform for a sneak how excited she was to take the first bite peek only to realize, “Mainit pa.” into their Host aptly de- food? romantic scribed it as “too much cuteness.” After spoken word artist Juan Miguel life togeth- Her Tita ex- er. Maja Severo called out a mall on Twitter claimed, “Ganda gandang bata!” held last August 27, which also served as asked her after getting offered free food in It would seem that the little girl a milk-letting mission. Reports disclosed boyfriend exchange for a performance, he once of Judy Ann Santos enjoys eating. that the whole event generated 18 liters of Rambo 34 again aired his concern on social me- Here’s how she greeted her breast milk from 207 mothers. questions dia about how artists are often given Love Grown cereals. During the “Olympics”, 28 villages to answer. less than they are due. Her mom’s caption read, “Oh my competed in collecting the most volume of The Spoken word artist Juan Miguel bunny. you make monday morn- breast milk for Taguig City Human Milk couple ings so exciting!” Bank. According to the city government, Severo (Screencap from Words who had Barangay New Lower Bicutan topped the Anonymous Youtube) been an item 9 years ago, shared they are competition after collecting 1,170 millili- Spoken word artist Juan Miguel confident that they won’t break up again. ters of breast milk. Barangays Bagumbayan Severo (Screencap from Words One question read by Maja goes, “Do and Lower Bicutan finished as second and Anonymous Youtube) you think we’ll break up again?” Maja con- third place accumulating 1,130 ml and “Artists should not be taken advan- fidently answered her own question, “Ako 1,040 ml, respectively. tage, exploited, and given less than na sasagot, no.” All mothers from the winning barangay they are due, especially by big compa- Rambo also answered, “Of course not. took home lactation treats such as squash, nies and corporations,” But I think, s’yempre, we will go through cucumber, saba, calamansi and pineapple, Severo revealed that he apologized a lot. S’yempre, marami tayong pagdada- She had the same enthusiam for ba- and five kilos of rice. for the way he snapped at the or- anan but siguro, it’s something that we’ve guette. According to Mary Rose Santos, a ganizer but insisted that his stand learned through the years.” And please don’t judge her if she likes 30-year-old mother, the “Olympics” was He added, “Kung ano yung ‘di nag-work remains firmly. noodles a lot. more than just a competition. “I was very before, I’m sure dun sa 9 years na ‘di tayo He also gave his ‘unsolicited advice’ Her mom wrote, “Huh!? Ako? Mahilig much willing to participate not only to magkasama, ‘yun na ‘yung natutunan natin, to the mall’s management, sa noodles!!??? D nga!!?” help my barangay win but also to help kung paano hindi na mangyari ‘yun.” Maja “When you invite artists, do so She won’t say no even to a bowl of fellow moms feed their babies with breast nodded in agreement. without the assumption that this set malunggay and spinach noodles. milk,” she said. Among the other tidbits the couple up (food is guaranteed but pay only if And she is definitely not scared of a “Breast milk has properties that make shared was that they first met at a Sarah the artist asks) is acceptable; it is not.” huge turkey leg. it better food for infants than formula Geronimo concert. Rambo admitted he the artist lamented. Oh, Luna, you make things quite un- milk, so I wanted to contribute mine to a fell for Maja quickly that evening. He added that if an organization complicated: So long as there is food, life mother and child who need these benefits,” They also called each other “Siops” for wants to truly want to support an is good. she added. siopao because they both had chubby art form, then it must support artists The event, which was part of the cheeks back then. Rambo’s favorite film of as well and make paying them its celebration of the 2019 Breastfeeding Maja was the horror flick “Sukob.” First-ever breastfeeding Awareness Month, also became a platform default. Aside from the usual flowers, Rambo’s ‘Olympics’ in PH collects to change the negative attitude towards “I would love it if they are given the first gift to Maja was a desktop computer. breastfeeding and to encourage mothers to chance to promote the art form and Maja giggled as she recalled that she sold breastmilk for infants in need be comfortable to breastfeed even in public the languages we so love, while also that computer shortly after they broke The first-ever “Breastfeeding Olympics” places. earning from it.” he ended. up. She admitted she doesn’t like keeping in the Philippines where hundreds of Breast milk gathered during the event Severo was invited by an event things from former boyfriends, so she had mothers competed was recently held in was pasteurized for use of babies confined organizer to participate in the mall’s to dispose the expensive gift as well. activity in celebration of Buwan ng Taguig City to collect milk for infants in in Taguig-Pateros District Hospital’s Wika in exchange for meals which he need. Newborn Intensive Care Unit, outpatient Hundreds of lactating mothers par- described as ‘disrespectful’. Luna Agoncillo reminds all infants, and babies admitted in other hos- ticipated in the breastfeeding Olympics pitals who are in need of breast milk. of us: So long as there is food,

KATHRYN & ALDEN nila—lalo ‘yung mga younger generation— hindi siya ‘yung makikilala mo lang kapag most excited for her fans to see the story. continued from page 18 ma-witness ‘yun. Ito ‘yung kwento ng binasa mo ‘yung script. Sobrang laki ng “Itataya ko buhay ko sa story,” Kathryn OFWs, hindi joke ‘yung ginagawa nila kaya hinihingi sa kanya.” says, firmly. Alden, on the other hand, is is really hard. But with this film, na-expe- sila tinatawag na mga unsung If Alden is to hold what he’s learned most excited for fans to experience their rience talaga namin kung paano maging heroes.” from Direk Cathy closest to his heart, fresh team-up. “This tandem between Kath OFW kasi malayo kami sa family. It’s really Joy Fabregas may just be for Kathryn, it’s the friendships and me, it’s new, it’s new to me, it’s new to sad pero ang perception ko is walang choice Kathryn’s most mature role formed: her and her leading man, Kath. It’s new to our supporters and I’m so, kasi we really have to sustain a living. yet—not just on paper, but her and the ensemble—from May- so grateful because they accepted it.” Majority of the OFWs in Hong Kong are also her approach to the may Entrata to Kakai Bautista and In the end, both stars hope that this the breadwinners of the family, and I feel character whom she also everyone else in between. We ask doesn’t end with them. “Sana hindi lang the same way because I am a breadwinner shares very little in common her what her favorite moment of sa amin; sana sa ibang love team din. Sana myself. It’s never easy. Imagine having to with. “Nabuhay ako as Joy in the shoot is. She’s silent for a moment, mag-open ‘to ng doors ng iba’t-ibang op- endure homesickness, working alone, being Hong Kong, not as Kathryn. and immediately it feels like the entire portunities sa ibang networks. Ang saya na away from your family. Ang dami kong I talk, I sit, I eat like Joy,” experience is replaying in her mind. may unity,” Kathryn says. natutunan sa kanila,” he shares. the actress says, referencing “Lahat, kasi mahirap siya,” she says “True fanship is really showing support Kathryn has similar realizations. “Pag- how close to method acting finally. “Pero ang dami kong natutunan... to someone you look up to in all aspects. uwi ko mas lalo kong na-appreciate kung she’d been. Her similarities Hindi ko makakalimutan ‘yung buong Hindi naman ibig sabihin na na-partner sa ano ang meron ako—parang mare-realize to Joy—like Alden with experience. Hindi siya naging madali, and iba, it’s the end of this love team,” Alden mo na ang swerte mo,” she says. “Iba na Ethan—were few and far between. “Hindi ngayon, ang sarap makita na ito na ‘yung tells us. “It’s always good to be open-mind- ngayon ‘yung tingin ko lalo sa OFWs, ‘yung ako maka-relate sa kanya agad. Ang tagal fruit ng lahat ng pinaghirapan namin.” ed about different things. Showbiz, this is respeto ko sa kanila. Happy ako na, sa role ko siyang makilala,” she admits. “Pero Both Kathryn and Alden will get to see a world of possibilities and we all live in na ‘to, imi-mirror ko ‘yung life nila para at kilalang-kilala ko na siya ngayon, kasi the finished film for the first time today, this world of possibilities. Sana mas maging least, kahit papaano, ‘yung mga sacrifices na-experience ko kung paano siya, pero and they can barely wait. For Kathryn, she’s open tayo du’n sa mga p’wede pala.”e.” 24 24 ‘Para nga walang gulo’: Nadine agrees with Kathryn on not switching leading men MANILA — Nadine Lustre agrees with words for each other, and have even Kathryn Bernardo on not switching expressed interest in teaming up for a Hunk Shot leading men to prevent “gulo,” or project, given the right material. trouble, between their respective fanbase. Kathryn Bernardo is not Aside from being regarded as Jean among the top actresses of their open to the possibility of generation, Lustre and Bernardo having as a are popular for their respective leading man Rosch love teams JaDine and KathNiel. Both women also happen to In an interview with James be in real-life relationships with their Reid, he was asked for his reaction to Prudencio onscreen partner: Lustre with James Reid, Kathryn saying no to him as her leading and Bernardo with Daniel Padilla. man. The prospect of Lustre and Bernardo “I have no reactions,” he said with a big Jean loves any being paired with each other’s boyfriend smile. Filipino food. came up in the August 5 episode of “To- Meanwhile, netizens are looking for- night with .” ward to a team-up project with Kathryn He plays tennis Similar to an earlier challenge to Ber- and James. Last year, netizens noticed for fun. He nardo, Lustre was asked to say yes (“In- Kathryn and James’ chemistry in a fan- dak,” after the title of her latest film) or no made short film. currently works (“tadyak”) to certain Kapamilya actors as Kathryn and Nadine Lustre (real-life as an her next leading man. partner of James) are often compared to Lustre said yes to a possible pairing each other, resulting to fans pitting them AV Technician with Piolo Pascual, , and against each other. at a cultural ; and said no to , explaining he’s too young, and Gerald centre. He is the Anderson, declining to give a reason. son of The last on the list was Padilla, prompt- ing Lustre to pause to think of an answer. Danny and Lory. When host Boy Abunda mentioned that Bernardo had said no to the prospect of a project with Reid, Lustre ultimately agreed. “Yeah, I respect that. Tadyak na lang. Para nga walang gulo. I respect,” she said. Due to being contemporaries and hav- ing similar career breakthroughs with the help of a “love team,” Lustre and Bernar- do have been the subject of fierce debates among their fans, with some considering Arielle Fina Abrazaldo (at right) poses with Philippine singer them showbiz rivals. Raymond Lauchengco. The two, however, have only had kind

PHILIPPINES Secretary Delfin Lorenzana announced continued from page 9 that if the Trump administration did not growing Islamic Indonesia. The Philippines clarify Scarborough Shoal status under the is much smaller and weaker, but the costs “Mutual” Defense Treaty, Manila might of occupying is costly with no benefits. end the alliance relationship. Washington wants to be the dominant “It is not the lack of reassurance that Asian power forever but would be secure worries me. It is being involved in a war without doing so. that we do not seek and do not want. If the The Scarborough Shoal is of no interest Philippines does not want to be involved in to America. Washington should support a war, it can opt out on that basis.” the independence of friendly nations, but If Manila doesn’t believe the contested that is very different than defending a territories are worth war, then why should gaggle of subsidiary interests. the U.S. believe so? Trump has threatened to charge higher Of interest to Washington is freedom military cost to host nations and even of navigation. But sovereignty questions withdrawing troops from allies. are not paramount for navigation. Even in Yet earlier this year Secretary of State territorial waters, international law recog- Mike Pompeo warned Beijing against even nizes a general right to transit freely. Nor looking harshly at Manila, lest war with is the PRC likely to end commerce which America result, citing it’s mutual defense has benefited it and most everyone in the obligations.” region. Where is the “mutual” in this relation- The Philippines might be a nice place ship? If the U.S. ends up at war in Korea, to visit. But it isn’t a nation whose security Taiwan, America or Japan, If Manila doesn’t believe the contested territories are should what will guarantee. Manila worth war, then why should the U.S. believe so? Nor let the contrib- authori- ute? Its naval flagship is a half-century-old tarian ruler of a decrepit government of American Coast Guard cast-off. The Phil- peripheral interest to America decide when ippines is not arming to deter and defeat Washington should go to war. Beijing. The Philippines is crying to get The PRC is likely to pose the greatest America to deter and defeat Beijing. challenge to the United States in the com- And these are not the only territories in ing years. But it is in Washington and Bei- dispute in the region. jing’s interest to keep that competition as Until Pompeo’s gratuitous statement, peaceful as possible. America should not go Washington had been cautious in its ex- to war for anything short of fundamental, pressions of military support. And doing so even vital interests. None are at stake in the inevitably creates bad incentives. The Dute- Philippines, let alone Scarborough Reef. rte government has less reason to invest more in the military. It can confidently be Doug Bandow is a Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute. more reckless and assertive. And thereby— He is a former Special Assistant to President Ronald intentionally or not—might pull the U.S. Reagan and the author of several books, including The into a war with nuclear-armed China over Politics of Plunder: Misgovernment in Washington. an issue of no importance to . Indeed, in March Philippine Defense 25 25 Joey Baking’s Filipino Good Life Dancing, Singing in the Rain TD Apologizes at PIDC Gala. Find out why.

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1 was one of the featured Kapamilya artists at (TOM) Taste of Manila 2019 (PHOTO BY RAYMOND SANTOS). 2. Rain did not let Els Mariquit with Dance Life Social group dampen the celebration of TOM. 3. Ellen Galorport celebrated her birthday with family and friends. 4. Mitzi Faigal (centre) and Gloria Yazdani (right) introduce their designer bag Mitzify with a fashion show (PHOTO BY VERZON MATA). 4 Ava Santos celebrated her 8th birth- day. She is a student of JDL Performing ticians always bring a certificate to present Arts and is the daughter of Raymond and to the organization. MP Michael Levitt 2 1 Christine Santos. Christine is a reporter for and MPP Mitzie Hunter each presented TFC’s Balitang America. a certificate to the PIDC that when it was Taste of Manila 2019 festival tainment at “Taste of Manila”. the turn of the TD representative to give marked this year with a celebri- Saturday’s celebration was rained a bit PIDC had their gala at the Sheraton fea- a few words, he humorously apologized ty-packed line-up for two days in but that did not stop the festivities as some turing Emilio Zarris, Martha Joy and Ma- for not bringing a certificate to present to revelers continued dancing through the rain. an Dionisio. They also had a preview of the the streets of Toronto. The Filipi- them. It rained in the morning forcing the cancella- fashion show for their Mabuhay festival. no Channel, or TFC, the overseas “I know how important certificates are to tion of the opening parade and the speeches It was a different kind of gala. There were channel of ABS-CBN network community organizations...” by politicians. just a few sit down tables, as big a breakfast jumped into the festival scene The guest had a good laugh at that one. It rained again in the afternoon but only for nook table, good for 5 people. Then, there 15 minutes. were a few high tables, good for standing Speaking of fashion, a Toronto-based de- Headlining August 17 were pop All in all, there seems to be more booth this up and putting drinks on them. It was signer handbag is creating a buzz with it’s singer-songwriter-actor Inigo Pascual, year than last year, when it was bailed out by like a club set-up. The gala was hosted by functional and beautifully-designed bags Jugs & Teddy from the megahit TFC the City of Toronto from being canceled. Cristina Carpio, Editor in Chief MarQuee called Mitzify, named after the designer noontime show, “It’s Showtime”, rapper There also seems to be more people this Magazine and Host of Going Global on Mitzi Faigal. They recently held a fashion Ruby Ibarra, singer-songwriter August year. That looks like a cause for celebration. Amazon Prime and Kayla-Marie Williams show to introduce the different designs and Rigo, pop group rIVerse, the renowned Reporter of CP24. lines to a wider audience. Together with her Jordan “DJ Tilt” Rulloda, with the Speaking of celebration, Ellen Galorport Designers Ditta Sandico and Mimi partners and management team, they are iconic Filipino music and TV star Randy of Star Circle Entertainment celebrated her Pimentel were the featured designers at making their presence felt through social Santiago hosting the MOR Pinoy Pop 45 birthday with family and friends with a this year’s Mabuhay Philippines Festival media. I expect to hear great things about Regional Finals. boodle. Some Star Circle students performed last August 24 at Nathan Phillips Square this brand. Crystal Voice of Asia song and dance numbers. Toronto City Hall. and international pop singer-TV host As is the case with these functions, poli- , topbill August 18 enter-

Lea Salonga won’t be part of new ‘Mulan’ + other stories resh from her highly successful in Philippine history to be trained Gaffud said. resent the Philippines the best and most UK concert tour, our very own by both beauty queen mentors Jonas All through the Philippines’ winning authentic way I can!” Lea Salonga regaled us in an Gaffud and Rodgil Flores. streak in the international scene, the Finally, given the close ties of the Miss Fintimate afternoon serenade over suc- Updated with the bashing that rivalry between Jonas’ erstwhile Aces Universe Organization in the Philippines, culent steak at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse other reality talent searches have been & Queens and Rodgil’s Kagandahang rumors are rife around that the 2019 edi- in Resorts World Manila. getting lately — practically the entire Flores had been silently ongoing. Their tion will be held in the Philippines again Lea was at her usual peak — vocally and panel of “Idol Philippines” save for Regine girls are always pitted against each other in January. ener­gy-wise — happy to be back home. Velasquez — Lea empathized with James so their partnership for Gazini is defi- Asked to comment on it, Gazini said, Dubbed “The Perfect Ten,” the world class Reid, Moira and . Accused of nitely a big deal. “I don’t think it will be favorable for me performances will round up RWM’s month- choosing looks over actual singing talents in And as the lucky girl in the middle if the pageant happened here. Any venue long first decade anniversary celebrations. Idol, Lea pointed out they were coming from of all this good will, our Miss Uni- would do but I think I would feel less At the luncheon, Lea performed her their place of expe­rience in the industry. verse-Philippines happily declared, “So stressed if it wasn’t in Manila,” she added Disney classic “Reflection” from the movie “They were chosen for a reason — from you all better get ready! Our plans are a honestly. “Mulan,” which she said she won’t part of the what they learned in the industry. In the end secret for now but I can guarantee to rep- live action remake in 2020. look who won naman? They chose the right “It’s going to be a whole different creative winner.” process and it’s nice that it’s not going to be a musical,” she explained why. (Pop-ups are not supposed to Rival beauty camps will unite be taken seriously - EDITOR) Lea also candidly talked about her viral Candid SPOOF guesting mishap at “Sky News UK,” where for Gazini Ganados. she was introduced as the wrong guest, Anna Hughes, which she took ever so lightly. So you can definitely expect a whole lot Sugar-free Laughing heartily, Lea said, “I know right? from this year’s -Philippines. donut ba ito?f But I think it was a confluence of factors that Not to put pressure on the lovely lady, but it’s made that happen. My thing was just, well confirmed that she will be the first ever beau- — it went viral and hopefully people would ty contestant in Philippine his- be more interested in my tour so it was a tory to be trained and mentored blessing.” by both beauty queen makers, Clearly, work never stops for Lea Salonga, Jonas Gaffud and Rodgil Flores which she considers a blessing at this stage in of Kagandahang Flores, who life, because its proof her talent is still where produced international beauty it was decades ago. crowns for the country. And so over the weekend, Lea returned to “It is now a collaboration of her stint as one of the most favored judges in many artists and pageant experts. Dapat one “The Voice Kids Philippines” on ABS-CBN. Philippines na talaga tayo. I hope everybody Miss Universe-Philippines Gazini Gana- is willing to throw their support [behind dos will be the first ever beauty contestant Gazini] as well para hindi na divisive,” Jona Dr. Jennifer Yu-Lopez joins the donut-eating contest at the Filipino Dental Society of Ontario picnic. 26 26 27 27 28 28