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1 Angel Locsin Prays for Her Basher You Can Look but Not Touch How
2020 SEPTEMBER Philippine salary among lowest in 110 countries The Philippines’ average salary of P15,200 was ranked as among the Do every act of your life as if it were your last. lowest in 110 countries surveyed by Marcus Aurelius think-tank Picordi.com. MANILA - Of the 110 bourg’s P198,500 (2nd), countries reviewed, Picodi. and United States’ P174,000 com said the Philippines’ (3rd), as well as Singapore’s IVANA average salary of P15,200 is P168,900 (5th) at P168,900, 95th – far-off Switzerland’s Alawi P296,200 (1st), Luxem- LOWEST SALARY continued on page 24 You can look but not Nostalgia Manila Metropolitan Theatre 1931 touch How Yassi Pressman turned a Triple Whammy Around assi Press- and feelings of uncertain- man , the ty when the lockdown 25-year- was declared in March. Yold actress “The world has glowed as she changed so much shared how she since the start of the dealt with the pandemic,” Yassi recent death of mused when asked her 90-year- about how she had old father, the YASSI shutdown of on page 26 ABS-CBN Philippines positions itself as the ‘crew PHL is top in Online Sex Abuse change capital of the world’ Darna is Postponed he Philippines is off. The ports of Panila, Capin- tional crew changes soon. PHL as Province of China label denounced trying to posi- pin and Subic Bay have all been It is my hope for the Phil- tion itself as a given the green light to become ippines to become a major inter- Angel Locsin prays for her basher crew change hub, crew change locations. -
Legalize Same-Sex Marriage?
JULY 2015 ittle anilaConfidential L M LEFT, Michelle Beloso and Ampee Panaligan walked as Reinas in the Santacruzan. FAR RIGHT, Kapami- . lya’s Erich Gonzales added glamour to the festival. PISTAHAN SA TORONTO 2015 Glamorized and a smashing Success Legalize same-sex Marriage? Chances are Slim and None MANILA - Congress isn’t keen on passing a law legalizing same-sex unions despite the growing acceptance for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders (LGBT) in the Philippines. No less than House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. himself thumbed down the idea of legalizing same- sex marriages, which are now deemed legal in the United States. “Definitely I’m against [it],” he said in a text message. Belmonte’s opposition was shared by male colleagues in the House, who noted that the chances of a bill on same-sex unions being passed is next to none considering that even the proposal to SAME SEX MARRIAGE continued on page 21 ABOVE-GMA7 Kapuso star Heart Evangelista poses with Miss Philippines Canada 2015 Nathalie Ramos and Miss Philippines Canada 2014 titlist Krisgelle Maramot. PHOTO BY ALBERT ALO PHOTO ON RIGHT Top L-R: Miss Teen Philippines Canada 2015 - Ansha Hipolito, GMA Pinoy TV star who crowned the winners - Heart Evangelista, Miss Philippines Canada 2015 - Nathalie Ramos, Mrs Philippines Canada 2015 - Ning Talandato, Little Miss Philippines Canada 2015 - Angeli Lachica Bottom L-R: Little Mr. Philippines Canada aka Pinoy Bulilit - Edward Jones, Miss Phil-Can first runner up 2015 - Audrey Bushell, Mrs Phil-Can first runner up 2015 - Reyna Laciste and Little Miss Phil-Can first runner up 2015 - Jasmin Flores PHL has worse food in MEN IN WHITE Asia Malaysian Chef Wan turns his nose up at CNN’s food ranking KUALA LUMPUR: Chef Wan feels that fact that he is Malaysian himself, his reasoning Malaysia should have clinched the top spot on was sound enough: “I see food as varieties and CNN’s “Which destination has the world’s best flavours that reflect the culture and food, and food?” poll published three days ago. -
Kathryn Bernardo Winning Over Her Self-Doubt Bernardo’S Story Is Not Just All About Teleserye Roles
ittle anila L.M.ConfidentialMARCH - APRIL 2013 Stolen Art on the Rise in the Philippines MANILA, Philippines - Art dealers and buyers beware: Criminal syndicates have developed a taste for fine art and, moving like a pack of wolves, they know exactly what to get their filthy paws on and how to pass the blame on to unsuspecting gallery staffers or art collectors. Many artists, art galleries, and collectors who have fallen victim to heists can attest to this, but opt to keep silent. But do their silence merely perpetuate the growing art thievery in the industry? Because he could no longer agonize silently after a handful of his sought-after creations have been lost KATHRYN to recent robberies and break-ins, sculptor Ramon Orlina gave the Inquirer pertinent information on what appears to be a new art theft modus operandi that he and some of the galleries carrying his works Bernardo have come across. Perhaps the latest and most brazen incident was a failed attempt to ransack the Orlina atelier Winning Over in Sampaloc early in February! ORLINA’S “Protector,” Self-Doubt stolen from Alabang design space Creating alibis Two men claiming to be artists paid a visit to the sculptor’s Manila workshop and studio while the artist’s workers Student kills self over Tuition were on break; they told the staff they were in search of sculptures kept in storage. UP president: Reforms under way after coed’s tragedy The pair informed Orlina’s secretary that they wanted to purchase a few pieces immediately and MANILA, Philippines - In death, and its student support system In a statement addressed to the asked to be brought to where smaller works were Kristel Pilar Mariz Tejada has under scrutiny, UP president UP community and alumni, Pascual housed. -
It Started Friendship
2019 OCTOBER PHL declares Polio Outbreak The last known case from a wild strain of the virus in the Philippines was in 1993. The wild poliovirus type 2 was declared globally eradicated in 2015. MANILA, Philippines -- Philip- pine health officials declared a polio outbreak in the coun- try on September 19, nearly two decades after the World Health Organization declared it to be free of the highly con- tagious and potentially dead- ly disease. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said at a news conference that authori- ties have confirmed at least one case of polio in a 3-year-old girl in southern Lanao del Sur province and detected the polio virus in sewage in Manila and in waterways in the southern Davao region. Those findings are enough to POLIO continued on page 11 Enrique Manila may be a & Terror Target It’s more populated and LIZA GIL cause more harm and victims in terrorizing the Soberano government MANILA - A Deputy Speaker in the It Started House of Representatives thinks it’s like- ly that terror groups might target Metro Manila next after launching a series of bombings in Mindanao. With As such, Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel said that law en- forcement authorities should be on their toes regarding a possible spillover of the attacks from down south, adding it would Friendship be costly in terms of human life. “It is highly possible that their next MANILA TERROR continued on page 9 Spotlight ANTI-VACCINATION CAUSE POLIO COMEBACK Au Bon Vivant, 1970’S Coco Martin to continue Ang probinsiyano More Alden Richards is Truly Gifted Ivana Alawi, not an Escort Service Women Julia Montes to come home soon OFW’s Sharon-Gabby Movie is still Possible? Kylie Maxine Spitting issue is Gimmick? than Kim Molina Happy sa Jowable box-office LizQuen, KathNiel has new Teleserye Men PAGE 8 1 1 2 2 2016. -
Dating the Gangster Brings Love to Life Restore Death Penalty
OCTOBER 2014 L.ittle M.anila Confidential Vote Manny Yanga Restore for Trustee Apple Death Boosts SEX Penalty DRIVE Heinous Crimes Prompt Call for Reimposition K ATHRYN MANILA - Senator Vicente Sotto III has reiterated the need to reimpose the death penalty amid a spate of heinous crimes – including child rape with murder. FREDDIE Bernardo “I stand once more advocating the return of Dating The the death penalty for certain heinous crimes like AGUILAR murder, rape and drug trafficking,” Sotto said in a privilege speech last September 24, the last Why He is Not session day of Congress as it went into a recess. “Let me ask my colleagues that we revisit A Fan Of the issue of the death penalty. There are now Singing Gangster Brings compelling reasons to do so. The next crime may be nearer to our homes, if not yet there. We must Contests act to a crime situation in the best way to protect society and the future generation,” he said. Love To Life Sotto cited several reported heinous crimes to prove his point such as the murder of movie actress Cherry Pie Picache’s 75-year-old mother; the murder of a seven-year-old girl in Pandacan; Remember...? Cordilleras Want the discovery under a jeepney of the body of a one-year-old girl, possibly raped; the arrest of six resort crashers for rape, robbery; the arrest of Moro Autonomy Law three suspects in the rape-slaying of a 26-year- old woman in Calumpit, Bulacan; the killing MANILA - As a Result of the peoples and indigenous cultural and rape of a 91-year-old woman among others. -
Hospitalization Will Be Free for Poor Filipinos
2017 JANUARY HAPPY NEW YEAR 2017 Hospitalization will be Pacquiao help Cambodia free for poor Filipinos manage traffic STORY INSIDE PHNOM PENH – Philippine boxing icon Sena- tor Manny Pacquiao has been tapped to help the Cambodian government in raising public aware- ness on traffic management and safety. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen made the “personal request” to Pacquiao in the ASEAN country’s bid to reduce road traffic injuries in the country. MARCOS continued on page 7 WHY JANUARY IS THE MONTH FOR SINGLES STORY INSIDE Who’s The Dancer In The House Now? Hannah Alilio performs at the Christmas Dr. Solon Guzman seems to be trying to teach his daughters Princess and Angelina new moves at Ayesha de Guzman and Kayla Vitasa enjoy a night out at the party of Forex Cargo. the Dundas Tower Dental and Milton Dental Annual Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation / AFCM / OLA Christmas party. Christmas Party. Lovebirds Charms Friends Forex and THD man Ted Dayno is all smiles at the Forex Christmas dinner with his lovely wife Rhodora. Star Entertainment Circle’s Charms relaxes prior to the start of the Journalist Jojo Taduran poses with Irene Reeder, wife Star Circle Christmas Variety Show. of former Canada Ambassador to the Phl Neil Reeder. JANUARY 2017 JANUARY 2017 1 2 JANUARY 2017 JANUARY 2017 Paolo Contis to LJ Reyes: “I promise to protect your Honey Shot heart so it will never get hurt ever again” Paolo Contis shares the sweetest message to LJ Reyes for her birthday on December 25. Alden and Maine in In his Insta- gram account a TV series, finally the actor poured his heart out Every popular love team has their own as he shared a TVCs (a lot of them), big screen projects collage of LJ’s and a television series. -
Papal Visit Philippines 2014 and 2015 2014
This event is dedicated to the Filipino People on the occasion of the five- day pastoral and state visit of Pope Francis here in the Philippines on October 23 to 27, 2014 part of 22- day Asian and Oceanian tour from October 22 to November 13, 2014. Papal Visit Philippines 2014 and 2015 ―Mercy and Compassion‖ a Papal Visit Philippines 2014 and 2015 2014 Contents About the project ............................................................................................... 2 About the Theme of the Apostolic Visit: ‗Mercy and Compassion‘.................................. 4 History of Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide.............................................................................. 6 Executive Branch of the Philippines ....................................................................... 15 Presidents of the Republic of the Philippines ....................................................................... 15 Vice Presidents of the Republic of the Philippines .............................................................. 16 Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines ............................................ 16 Presidents of the Senate of the Philippines .......................................................................... 17 Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines ...................................................... 17 Leaders of the Roman Catholic Church ................................................................ 18 Pope (Roman Catholic Bishop of Rome and Worldwide Leader of Roman -
Vol 13 No 37
LOCAL VS. NATIONAL VACC execs www.punto.com.ph slapped with P 10.00 Central libel cases V 13 P ANGELES CITY – The national president and N 37 unt ! chairman of the group. national president and M - S+ chairman of the Volun- Lucas said that Evan- F 10 - 15, 2020 PANANAW NG MALAYANG PILIPINO! u o gelista and Quirino al- L z n teers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) are legedly publicly claimed now facing 10 counts that she was removed of cyber libel and two from her position as re- counts of libel. gional coordinator due to The cases were fi led alleged irregularities. Wednesday morning at Newspaper and so- the Prosecutors Offi ce of cial media reports in April the Angeles City Hall of 2019 said Evangelista Justice by VACC Central claimed that Lucas was Luzon head coordinator removed from VACC as Pyra Lucas against Ar- regional head coordi- senio “Boy” Evangelista nator because of com- and Cory Quirino, who plaints claiming that lat- were allegedly illegally ter was demanding P2.2 holding the positions of P*.& 4 /#&*6& Pyra Lucas (seated, 3rd from left) is surrounded by her supporters from VACC as she answers questions from the media during a press conference on Thursday. P !"! 2 A( 3' M,+,2," MOU SIGNED PHL’s 1st OFW hospital soon to rise in Pampanga ITY OF SAN FERNANDO – It’s all systems go for the CPhilippines’ fi rst government- funded hospital and diagnostic center dedicated to overseas Filipino workers and their families to be established in this city. P*.& 4 /#&*6& UNDER MAYOR POGI MOU. -
Skydirect Brings the SKY Experience to All Pinoys
JULY 2016 www.lopezlink.ph The Lopez Group remembers Eugenio H. Lopez Sr. on his 115th birth anniversary http://www.facebook.com/lopezlinkonline www.twitter.com/lopezlinkph SKYdirect brings the SKY experience to all Pinoys SKYcable’s feat of setting up 10 viewing stations for typhoon survivors only four days after Yolanda hit the Visayas is a story that gets better with every retelling. So much so that written up as “Tugon ng SKY sa Yolanda: Saya at Pag-asa para sa Kapamilyang Na- salanta,” it has become part of Lopez Group lore—along with ABS-CBN’s “Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na” and Energy Development Turn to page 6 Grooming ‘ready-now’ A shower of Sizzle when …page 2 new Kapamilya it drizzles! leaders …page 4 …page 12 shows! …page 4 Lopezlink July 2016 Biz News Biz News Lopezlink July 2016 Succession management Dispatch from Japan The relevance of our values AMML conferred the Grand Cordon of the Order ABS-CBN nat’l TV Excerpted from the keynote escape together with Senator of the Rising Sun remarks by Lopez Group chair- Serge Osmeña and they flew addressesBy Carla Paras-Sison business risks ratings surge to 47% man emeritus Oscar M. Lopez to the US and all of us chil- ERSTWHILE Ambassador leadership that By Kane Choa on the 3rd Annual Summit of dren were robbed of close to HOW does a company survive Although not all of them Manuel M. Lopez (AMML) paved the way for the Shareholders’ Association of 15 of our most productive ABS-CBN Corporation’s TV Topping the list of most erage, dubbed “Ang Panunumpa: beyond its current leadership? will become chief ex- was conferred the Grand Cor- peace talks and the Philippines held in Makati years by the martial law era. -
SMALL TOWNS BOOM See on Page 4 Zapata, Noting That Foreign Vessels Continued on Page 21 Continued on Page 22
SEPTEMBER 2014 L ittle M anila Confidential Manny. Yanga . Runs Trustee Small for Married Towns People Live Longer Boom Transforming Secondary Cities as Centers of Trade and Industry is critical to Economic Growth JOSIE DE LEON SAM The New face Pinto Of Aranas Life At Story Inside about Aranas and Josie de Leon Fast Forward Cars and Jeepneys sit in traffic at a junction in front of the Iloilo Provincial Capitol building, seat of the provincal government, in Iloilo, Panay Island, Remember...? Balikbayan Boxes Philippines. May Be Delayed ILOILO, Philippines - Jennifer Ann Palmares- Fong has come home. Fifteen years after leaving Iloilo in the Philippines for the bright lights of MANILA -The “ber” months continue to avoid Manila due to Manila, she and her friends have been lured back – from September to December – lack of space in the Port of Manila as her once-quiet hometown is transformed. are supposed to be peak season for (POM) and Manila International “Never in my wildest dreams did I expect there importers. Container Port (MICP). would be these developments mushrooming all Not this year. She pointed out that a drop in over,” Palmares-Fong, 32, said as she prepared Importation of food is unlikely the number of imported goods is to take clients to view a site for new $57,000 to increase in volume in the “ber” expected since many shipments condominiums. “It used to be a sleepy place, now months due to the continuing port from Singapore, China, and Hong at night it’s all lights.” congestion, a group of truckers, Kong have yet to reach Manila Iloilo, an hour’s flight south of Manila, is at importers and brokers said. -
Typhoon Spurs Bayanihan
October 2009 Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph How to help typhoon victims...pages 7 and 8 Typhoon spurs ‘bayanihan’ WHEN Jane woke up on the morning of September 26, she other: “It’s flooded everywhere, a lot of people are stranded. Don’t thought it was just another rainy Saturday, like most weekends in go out, floodwaters are rising fast.” They were from a friend who Meralco on track the past month or so had been. She wasn’t going to let the rain stop lived two streets away. When she checked online, she realized just with restoration her from spending the day at the nearest mall 15 minutes away, her how serious the situation in Manila was. way of unwinding from a long, crazy week at work. A flurry of posts from her Facebook contacts told of being stuck ...page 3 Then the first text message came: “Where are you? The flood is in cars or homes, and shared traffic advisories, hotline numbers, already waist-deep here, even the pedicabs are useless.” And an- Turn to page 6 ‘Kapamilya’ talents, among them Zanjoe Marudo and Shaina Magdayao, went to different evacuation centers and flood-ravaged areas to help distribute relief goods and bring comfort to the victims of typhoon Ondoy. EL Center safe after typhoon...page 3 Are you ready? Tips on page 10 A T IS T BENJIE BAU PHOTO BY: 2 3 Lopezlink October 2009 Lopezlink October 2009 OML: ‘Corporate governance is about being world- class’ EDC bags Palinpinon, Tongonan plants OSCAR M. Lopez (OML) was one understand that to compete globally for playing field, where the rules of en- the Institute of Corporate Directors; ENERGY Development Cor- cilities. -
Filipino Centre Toronto's Sexin the PHL Embassies?
ittle anila LJUNE. - JULYM 2013.Confidential Why are there so many Filipino Centre Toronto’s Filipino Nurses in the US? by Rodel Rodis Pistahan Parada ng lechon, Singing Contests and Santacruzan This was the question posed to me by a are still Popular curious TV reporter on May 7, just three days after a stretch limousine traveling across the San Mateo Bridge carrying nine Filipino nurses to a bridal party suddenly burst into flames killing five of the occupants, including the bride. When she interviewed me in my law office in San Francisco, Ann Notarangelo, the reporter who is the weekend anchor of CBS 5’s Eyewitness News, explained that she was only asking the question because it was on the minds of her viewers. She thought I might know the answer as I taught Filipino American History at San Francisco State University and I am the legal counsel of the Philippine Nurses Association of Northern California. Plus, I Reina delas Flores Nica Victa is one of the reinas at the Santacruzan at FCT’s Pistahan. INSET FROM TOP, Newly-crowned PIDC Little Miss added, I am also married to a Filipino nurse. Philippines Britney Waito sings at the Pistahan; Michael Magali is the winner in the singing contest in the adult division; The Blessed Virgin Mary Ann said that she was frankly surprised to was escorted by the Hermanos and Hermanas; KC Partridge is one of the Ave Maria girls; Reina Banderada, who symbolizes the arrival of learn that 20% of all the registered nurses in Christianity was represented by the 2013 Miss Philippines of PIDC, Lauren Fernandez, is escorted by Philip Beloso.