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16 11 906 7 37 13 33 4 48 P174.7m+ TUTUBAN MALL WELCOMES THE YEAR OF THE GOLDEN TIGER PAGE 6 CAMPAIGN KICK OFF Bagumbayan standard bearers Richard Gor- don and Bayani Fernando ride the ‘Trans- former’ truck during the start of their cam- paign trail in Cavite. Gordon and Fernando vow to transform the country into a better new with their combined motto of political will, honesty and dedication. TEDDY PPY ELELELAEZ 2 Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Ang iskandalosong NBI agent Tiger City roars on its TUMAWAG sa inyong Bongcaling itong isang govern- SHOOTER ang ilang residente ment official dahil ayaw niyang 65th Liberation Day ng PEARL OF THE ORIENT maiskandalo, ayon sa isang HATS off, to Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur Abalos high rise condominium na SHOOTER source. Di tulad ng kanyang for bringing in 42.25 billion worth of investments to his matatagpuan sa Roxas Blvd. kapatid na madalas mapaba- city in 2009. Despite the global economic crisis, sa Maynila dahil labis na raw litang na-lilink sa mga high pro- silang naiiskandalo sa mga [email protected] file showbiz celebrities, itong si Mandaluyong dubbed as the “Tiger City Economy in the pag-aasta ng isang NBI agent Ni Raffy Tulfo government official ay kuntento country” posted a more than 300% increase in investments na isa ring unit owner ng nang tumangkilik ng mga GRO as against the 13 billion in nasabing condominium. sand kada buwan, ayon pa rin sa mga sikat na KTV club para 2003. Proof, that the Abalos Ang pangalan daw ng sa mga nagsusumbong. makaiwas sa iskandalo. style of effective leadership iskandalosong NBI agent ay Bong Nangongolekta raw ng big Mahilig sa bata at has won the confidence of Bongcaling. Ang pinakahuling bike si Bongcaling. Mayroon mestizang petite na GRO si investors flocking and siyang tatlong Ducati at insidente ng pag-iiskandalo government official. pouring their monies in dalawang Yamaha Fazer. Ang umano ni Bongcalin ay nangyari Once a week, isang tauhan Mandaluyong City, the noong Biyernes, February 5. isang Ducati ay maaring ni government official ang nagkakahalaga sa P1 million emerging business hub of Bitbit daw ni Bongcaling sumusundo sa club sa GRO na the country. Abalos trum- ang isang Bush Master (M16) pataas at hindi naman bababa magiging partner ng kanyang rifle at may nakasukbit itong sa P500 thousand ang bawat amo bandang 7 p.m. at pets his administration’s total income that increased by calibre 45 sa kanyang isang Yamaha Fazer. Ang ser- pagkatapos ay dadalhin ito sa P355 million or 25.5% since 2006. He said that in 2009 baywang habang palakad ng vice daw ni Bongcaling ay isang kanyang yate. Saka ibabalik alone, the city generated a total income of 1.9 billion which lobby at pasakay ng elevator brand new Toyota Fortuner na ang babae sa madaling araw is 13.28% or P222 million higher than 2008. patungo sa kanyang unit. nagkakahalaga ng P1.4 million. bago mag-closing time. “This development is attributable to the steady rise in Naka-sibilyan daw si Kung minsan nakikita rin daw Wala naman daw sanang the number of new businesses particularly multi-national Bongcaling ng mga oras na siyang nagmamaneho ng problema ayon pa sa source, companies in the city.” Mayor Abalos said. iyon. Madalas daw itong Chevrolet Suburban at BMW. pero ubod daw ng barat si gov- What made Mandaluyong” the blue-eyed boy” in high- gawin ni Bongcaling. Ang mga sasakyang ito ay hindi ernment official at weirdo pa. profile investment is its pioneering approach in improving Para sa isang pangkar- bababa sa P3 million ang halaga Minsan pinagamit muna raw its services. In fact Mandaluyong has spearheaded the aniwang NBI agent maituturing ng bawat isa. ni government official ang na iskandaloso din daw ang Kabibili rin lang daw ni isang GRO sa isa niyang successful implementation of the Standard Business lifestyle ni Bongcaling. May-ari Bongcaling ng isang lote tauhan bago niya kinatalik ito. Registration Procedure which aims to speed up the siya ng dalawang condo unit malapit sa Chinese General At habang katalik daw niya business registration process and issuance of permits. “All doon. Ang isa ay ginawa niyang Hospital sa Maynila na ang babae, panay ang tanong it takes is a matter of 15 minutes,” Abalos said with a tirahan na nagkakahalaga ng nagkakahalaga ng P9.5 million niya dito kung nag-enjoy ba ito smile. With investments continue pouring in, P8 million samantalang ang isa na patatayuan daw niya ng sa kanyang tauhan. Ang Mandaluyong City is able to provide employment oppor- naman ay ginawa niyang commercial building. masaklap, P3,500 lang daw tunities to its constituents, fact is, a total of 23,839 city opisina na kanyang inuupahan * * * ang binayad ni government residents have been employed since 2007 up to 2009. naman sa halagang P100 thou- Kabaliktaran naman ni official sa nasabing GRO! Kakaiba din naman tumakbo itong isip ni Benhur, bakit kamo? Part of his city’s blueprint project is the construc- tion and redevelopment of the Garden of Life Park in Bigo na masilayan Barangay Vergara, which has a one-stop-shop facilities OKEY! Nagsimula na ang Makati City Mayor Jejomar tagged as “4C”- Cemetery, Columbarium, Crematorium unang araw ng kampanya ng Binay, kapwa ng Partido ng STREETSMART and Chapel. Napaka-simpleng proyekto kung iisipin at di mga kandidato para sa Masang Pilipino, sa Plaza Ni Jonathan Vicente na dapat pag-aksyahan ng panahon ng isang Mayor na halalan sa Mayo 2010. Miranda. gaya ni Abalos, pero napakalaking ginhawa ang dulot Okey na okey na may kanya- Sina Lakas-Kampi-CMD “sumugod” dahil hindi ang nito kung tutuusin para sa mga namatayan kaya kanyang lugar kung saan party standard bearers Gilbert mga presidentiables ang ninais ipingawa niya. Abalos puts priority on basic yet unang mangangampanya ang Teodoro at Edu Manzana ay nilang masilayan subalit ang indispensible projects like TEACH (Theraphy, Education, mga kandidato para sa presi- sinimulan ang kanilang 90 day mga tangay ng mga itong ce- Assimilation for Children with Handicap), a learning dential at vice presidential race. campaign sa Antipolo, Rizal lebrities of mga artista. institution for the underprivileged children. It has bagged Si Senador Benigno habang sina Senador Richard Okray na okray dahil the 2008 Panibagong Paraan Award for its innovative “noynoy” Aquino Jr. at Senador Gordon at Bayani Fernando, hanggang ngayon, marami pa program given by the World Bank. Mar Roxas, standard bearers ng Bagumabayan, ay ginawa rin sa mga botante ang This year marks a twin celebration for Mandaleños – ng Liberal Party, ay ginawa ang ang kanilang campaign kick nadadala sa mga ngiti at awit 65th Liberation Day and 16th Cityhood Anniversary. kanilang “campaign salvo” sa off sa Cavite. ng mga nag-eendorso sa mga Hooray for Mayor Benhur Abalos and his Tiger City! Concepcion, Tarlac, sina Sobrang okey dahil may kandidato at hindi ang Mabuhay ang lahi mo! Nacionalista Party bets kanya-kanyang estilong plataporma de gobyerno ng Senador Manuel “Manny” ginamit ang mga kandidato ng mga kumakandidato ang Magkakalayo.” Mabuti na lang si Koko Martin, kasamahan ni Villar at Senador Loren mga partido. Napasaya rin nila pinagbabasehan sa at kasama ni Mar ang kanyang Kris sa Primetime Bida. Legarda ay nagsimula ng ang mga tao sa mga lugar na pagtangkilik ng kandidato o maybahay na si Korina kaya’t Nabigo mang masilayan si kampanya sa Laguna, Sina kanilang pinuntahan. pagboto. kahit paano ay naging Kris ay nakabawi na rin ang dating Presidente Estrada at Okray ang marami sa mga Okey ang prinsipyo nina pampalubag loob siya sa mga mga tao nang maakit sila sa Gordon at Fernando na hindi sumalubong kay Noynoy at maamong mukha ni Koko. sila gagamit ng mga artista o Mar sa Tarlac. Okey na rin dahil binigyang sikat sa larangan ng movie Medyo okray din dahil “no katwiran ni Aquino ang industry sa halip ay gagawin show” din sa unang araw ng pagkawala ng kanyang nila ang lahat ng kanilang kampanya ni Aquino ang bunsong kapatid sa okasyon VICTOR A. CALUAG, makakaya upang makuha kanyang girlfriend na si dahil abala umano ito sa President and CEO Published Monday MANNY B. MARINAY TONETTE HENSON to Friday by ang boto ng mga Shalani Soledad, konsehala ng trabaho subalit hindi pa rin Editor in Chief EVP,EVPEVP Sales & Marketing Silverstream mamamayan. Valenzuela City. nakakalimutan na tulungan JONATHAN P. VICENTE MARIO L. ADELANTE Publishing Corp. Halimbawa ng okray na Napalis naman ang siya sa kanyang kampanya Managing Editor Accounting Manager Suite 2111 Cityland campaign salvo ay ang pagkaka-okray ng mga tao na lalo na sa info ads. LEA G. BOTONES RAUL B. PEREZ Herrera Tower, Valero Street, Salcedo Village, nangyari kay Aquino sa Tarlac dumalo sa misa at maging ang * * * News Editor Credit & Collection Manager Makati City dahil mas hinanap ng mga pari ay natigilan at sa iisang Pinakaokey pa rin sa lahat CHONG P. ARDIVILLA EDISON B. CAMARINES Telephone Nos. kababayan ni Noynoy ang direksyon tumingin nang ay ang mga taong nakaalala Overall Creative Director Distribution Manager 8873435 • 8873433 HECTOR L. LOZANO EDWIN A. CO • 8451653 • Email: kanyang kapatid na si Kris tumigil ang isang sasakyan na sa mahalagang pangyayari sa Chief Layout Artist Production Supervisor [email protected] Aquino, host ng “The Buzz” inakalang lulan si Kris subalit buhay ng inyong abang at bida sa “Kung Tayo’y ang bumaba sa Toyota van ay lingkod. Maraming salamat! Wednesday, February 10, 2010 3

Pinay found dead in Haiti, to be repatriated THE Department of Foreign Affairs said yesterday the remains of a Filipina who died in the rubble of a collapsed building in Haiti will be brought home upon the request of her family. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Mi- grant Workers’ Affairs Esteban B. Conejos, Jr. said the family of Mary Grace Fabian requested the DFA to have her remains be repatriated. Earlier, Ms. Fabian’s sister Rosalyn, GMA: ‘Gibo who is based in Port-au-Prince, asked that her body be immediately buried in Haiti stands on his own’ after it was recovered by the task force as- PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo sisting in the search and rescue efforts for wants administration party standard bearer Relatives of 43 health workers Filipinos and other nationals affected by Gilberto Teodoro Jr. to be “his own man” when the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck he campaigns for his presidential bid in the seek habeas corpus from SC Port-au-Prince in January. May 10 elections. RELATIVES of the 43 health them they were blindfolded and Ms. Fabian’s body was recovered last Press Secretary Crispulo Icban Jr., during workers asked the Supreme Court tortured and forced to admit that February 7 in the rubble of the Caribbean a press briefing, said the President “deliber- to immediately order the release they are members of the commu- Supermarket in Haiti. ately decided that Gibo stands on his own.” of the 43 health workers who were nist party. He said some of the 43 Fabian was positively identified by “Gibo is campaigning on his own capa- detained inside Camp Capinpin were limping while others have Lowel Lalican, husband of Geraldine bilities and he hardly mentions the President in Tanay, Rizal. bruise marks in their body. Lalican, another OFW still trapped un- in his campaign sorties,” he said. “Let’s re- In the 15-page Very Urgent In their petition, they told the der the rubbles of the supermarket. Fabian spect that.” Petition for Habeas Corpus, rela- Supreme Court that the military was identified through her uniform, hair Icban said the former Defense Secretary could tives of the health workers led by used a defective search warrant and necklace. carry the banner of Lakas-Kampi-CMD well in Karapatan Deputy Secretary Gen- when it entered into the premises The Philippine contingent in Haiti is the campaign period that started yesterday. eral Roneo Clamor, whose wife where the 43 health workers were continuing recovery efforts for Lalican in The President, Icban said, was very busy Dr. Merry Mia-Clamor is one of undergoing community health the Caribbean Supermarket area. in her tour of the super regions, particularly the 43 doctors taken by the mili- training over the weekend. in her legacy communications campaign Lorna Gamboa tary asked the high court to im- The search warrant indicated Alex Balcoba around the country. mediately order the release of the the name of a certain Mario 43 health workers. Condes as owner of the property ‘TRANSFORMERS’ WON’T USE CELEBS Petitioners said for three days, to be searched. Condes is alleg- they were denied of their right to edly suspected of committing il- THE dynamic duo of thousands of volunteer-sup- “transformers” tandem in- see their relatives. It was only on legal possession of firearms. How- Bagumbayan-Volunteers for a porters joined them for the tends to run a campaign that Monday, through the intervention ever, petitioners pointed that if the New Philippines Party campaign rally. would focus on having a dia- of the Commission on Human owner of the place to be searched launched yesterday their po- “We are launching our logue with the people and an- Rights Chairperson Leila De Lima is Condes, why did the military litical campaign in the place campaign in Cavite because swering the questions of the were they allowed to see their rela- entered and search the premises where Filipinos achieved the this is the cradle of the revo- people in town hall meetings. tives for about 30 minutes. owned by Dr. Melecia Velmonte. first victory of the revolution— lution. The first victory of the Fernando added that they will Clamor said their relatives told Ampie Galpo the Battle of Imus in Cavite revolution was here, led by run a creative campaign that that was led by Colonel Jose my great grandfather, Col. would allow them to send their Tagle, the great grandfather Jose Tagle,” Gordon said. message without having to Lim leads Chinese community of Bagumbayan presidential “We have to look at the spend much. He also said that candidate Sen. Richard Gor- past with pride, so that we they are not going to rely on in celebrating New Year don. can look at the future with endorsements of celebrities. Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim will lead the Chinese community Gordon and Bagumbayan confidence and hope. It is the Gordon explained that in celebrating the Chinese New Year. vice presidential candidate sacrifices of yesterday’s he- they are not afraid with the A host of activities have been lined up, highlighted by the tra- Bayani Fernando on Tuesday roes that make us the new money, pedigree and popular- ditional parade that will go around the Chinatown area. went around the towns of heroes of today and tomorrow. ity of other candidates be- Lim said the parade, which he himself will lead, will be held Cavite, trailed by at least 100 We must all be heroes now,” cause they have outstanding at around 4 p.m. on Saturday (February 13), starting from Plaza vehicles, and proceeded to he stressed. track records to offer to the San Lorenzo Ruiz on Ongpin Street to Sta. Cruz, Dasmarinas, Imus Central Plaza, where Gordon said that their people. Quintin Paredes and then back to Ongpin. Following the parade, a program will be held at 7 p.m. to pro- BIR intensifies inheritance tax collection vide free entertainment for the public. In connection with this, Lim said that the Manila Police Dis- THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on ceased persons’ estate before distribution to trict (MPD) will be fielding additional men to provide protection Tuesday said it would run after the heirs and the heirs. for those who are expected to troop to the Chinatown area in beneficiaries of dead people to ensure pay- Tan-Torres said the BIR would monitor com- Binondo. ment of estate or inheritance tax. pliance with the law on estate tax, which for Everyday starting tomorrow, Chinatown will be abuzz with BIR Commissioner Joel Tan-Torres said the years had not been given much attention. activities as part of the Chinese New Year celebrations on Sunday. state had been losing billions of revenues from Estate tax collections reached P2.38 bil- For starters, colorful lion dances will be featured every hour estate taxes. lion in 2007 to 2009. especially for the enjoyment of children right in the heart of The National Statistics Office recorded According to the BIR official, the bureau Chinatown. 1.2 million deaths from 2004 to 2006, but expects to collect P10.7 billion once compli- The lion dances will be held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and per- based on BIR records, only 85,872 estate ance is properly monitored. formed by the Wong Lion and Dance Group. tax returns had been filed from 2007 to “There is a large potential to increase the Aside from this, tikoy eating and hopia eating contests will 2009. number of estate tax returns filed, once these also be held daily, in the belief that eating such sweet and sticky foods bring about harmony and luck to those who consume them. Estate tax is imposed on inherited prop- tax potentials are tapped,” he added. Angelie Escandor erty and assessed on the net value of a de- Kim Pascual 4 Wednesday, February 10, 2010

reiterates that Mr. mangyayari siya Richard Gutierrez next week or ano. was never involved Mahirap magsabi. in any “heated Basta masaya lang altercation” or kami sa relation- “tutukan ng baril” ship. Hindi naman with Michael Flores maiiwasan ang mga or with any other gusto namin or mga individual on 29 plano naming sa March 2009, during buhay, di ba?” said the party of Zorro Angelica. director Mark The former child Reyes, contrary to RICHARD star also pointed out an article briefly GUTIERREZ that she and her uploaded on its boyfriend of three website on the years should be same day. ready if ever they “PEP editor-in- decide to settle chief Jo-Ann down. Maglipon, managing “Siguro kapag editor Karen sinabing ready Pagsolingan and naman ibig sabihin staffwriter Bong JO-ANN MAGLIPON na bukas Godinez acknowl- magpapakasal na edge their error; presence of the hearts are both busy in the presence kami, di ba?” repeat their assur- Justice Secretary with their showbiz Angelica said. “As ance that they have and media represen- commitments, of the Secretary much as possible, no malicious agenda tatives to effectively Angelica said that Devanadera, gusto naming against Mr. end the libel suit. they haven’t talked maayos ang lahat. Gutierrez; and It will be recalled about how they’re Gutierrez accepted So, kung darating apologize for the that the Department going to spend the apology, kami sa point na publication of the of Justice recom- February 14. magse-settle down article and their mended the filing of If ever, she said, and later signed kami, wala namang failure to get his a case for Libel they might go with an affidavit problema at siguro side of the story against Maglipon, random plans like wala namang and for the hurt it Pagsolingan and they did last year. of desistance kokontra. Kaya has caused him and Godinez for the “Gusto lang talaga Valentine’s Day,” lang, nasa amin his family.” subject article. With namin kasi, like last said Angelica. ‘yon, kung gaano na The settlement the affidavit of year, nag-charity READY TO ba kami kahanda sa was reached during desistance signed, event lang kami, SETTLE DOWN? In isa’t isa.” a meeting between Secretary mga ganun-ganun a previous interview Angelica does Gutierrez, Maglipon, Devanadera de- lang. Masaya na with Derek, he not deny that Pagsolingan, and clared the case kami sa ganun. mentioned about marrying Derek has Godinez at the closed. Itutuloy namin ‘yon having kids. Is already crossed her office of Justice * * * week after ng Angelica open to mind. Devanadera, on Angelica this idea? “Bakit naman ako which occasion Panganiban may not “Bakit naman “Siyempre, mag-i-invest ako ng ako mag-i-invest mahirap naman emotions sa kanya Libel suit of Richard Gutierrez vs PEP finally over ako ng emotions magsabi na hindi ng ganito katagal ‘yon mangyayari kung hindi naman FILM and televi- managing editor Gutierrez and be able to spend sa kanya ng soon. Malay natin, pala siya ang taong sion actor Richard Karen Pagsolingan editors of PEP this Valentine’s Day ganito katagal hindi ko alam. Hindi gusto kong Gutierrez and Jo- and PEP reporter reached an ami- with her boyfriend ko talaga puwedeng makasama sa Ann Maglipon, the Ferdinand Godinez, cable settlement Derek Ramsay. The kung hindi sabihin na buhay?” she said. editor-in-chief of the personally offered regarding the libel sexy young actress Philippine Entertain- their apologies to suit. told the media that naman pala siya ment Portal (PEP) Gutierrez for their The PEP article she could be busy ang taong gusto website, yesterday mistakes when they alleged that promoting her settled amicably the published the said Gutierrez was newest primetime kong makasama libel charges before news article. involved “in a show on ABS-CBN, sa buhay?” Justice Secretary In turn, Gutierrez, heated squabble the local adaptation Agnes Devanadera. together with his with Michael Flores” Maglipon, in her of the Mexicanovela Gutierrez filed the parents Eddie during the birthday behalf and that of Rubi. libel charges Gutierrez and party, an incident the others in her “[Nasa] trabaho against Maglipon Annabelle Rama, that turned out not staff, read the ako. Kasi February following the posting accepted the to have happened above apology. 15 na ito ipalalabas, on the PEP website apologies of the and which story the Also in the so buong February on March 29, 2009 three PEP execu- website has since presence of the 14, nasa promo on the alleged tives. admitted to have Secretary kami,” the 23-year- involvement of the This paved the been a mistake. Devanadera, old actress said actor in a dispute way for the ami- As part of the Gutierrez accepted during the grand with fellow actor cable settlement of settlement, PEP the apology, and launch of Rubi held Michael Flores in a the libel charges issued this public later signed an at the Eastwood birthday party of and the posting of apology: affidavit of desis- City in Libis, director Mark the public apology “The Philippine tance. Quezon City last Reyes. to the website of Entertainment Portal The parties then February 8. DEREK RAMSAY Maglipon, PEP PEP. (PEP) hereby shook hands in the Since the sweet- PANGANIBAN ANGELICA 5 mangyayari siya next week or ano. Bagong image ni Jolina, Mahirap magsabi. Basta masaya lang kinopya kay Lady Gaga? kami sa relation- ship. Hindi naman maiiwasan ang mga gusto namin or mga plano naming sa , di ba?” said The former child SHOWBIZ star also pointed out that she and her PIZZAZZ boyfriend of three By Alex Brosas years should be ready if ever they Marami kasi ang decide to settle hindi nagkagusto sa new image ni “Siguro kapag Jolens na parang kopyang-kopya sa sinabing ready, hindi international singer naman ibig sabihin na si Lady Gaga.

HAYDEN AT VICKI AT HAYDEN Ito raw ang idea ng magpapakasal na no seeing, zero bagong manager ni kami, di ba?” INDI anything,” sabi ni Jolens na si Perry Angelica said. “As H talaga Belo sa “Startalk.” Lansingan. Hindi much as possible, kayang panindigan “We will meet namin napanood si gusto naming ni Dra. Vicki Belo other people, we will Jolens sa guesting maayos ang lahat. ang kanyang date other people, niya sa GMA, pero So, kung darating binitiwang salita sa we will talk to other hindi lang iisa ang kami sa point na Startalk na hindi people, but we will nagsabi sa amin na siya makikipagkita magse-settle down not say boyfriend ko hindi bagay sa edad kay Hayden Kho kami, wala namang na ‘to or girlfriend na ng dalaga na from Jan. 1 to May niya ‘to until May 20 problema at siguro magkaroon ng 20, birthday ng ex- para naman may ganoong image. wala namang doctor. May respeto sa isa’t-isa,” Parang trying kokontra. Kaya nasagap kasi dagdag pa ng very hard daw ang lang, nasa amin kaming tsika na cosmetic surgeon. dating ng dalaga. At ‘yon, kung gaano na nagkita ang dalawa Sa pagkakakita obvious naman daw ba kami kahanda sa two weeks ago na sa kanila sa Encore na ginagaya ni magkasama sa Bar, mukhang hindi Jolens si Lady Angelica does Encore Bar, dating talaga matitiis ni Gaga, bagay na not deny that Embassy Bar na Belo na hindi makita isang kapintasan marrying Derek has pag-aari ni Tim Yap. si Hayden. Kung ang dating. Hindi already crossed her Enjoy na enjoy sabagay, ilang raw original ang nga raw ang dalawa beses na rin dating ng bagong sa kanilang night “Bakit naman ako namang sinabi noon image ng singer- out noong gabing mag-i-invest ako ng ni Belo na hindi na actress. iyon at wala silang siya makikipagkita emotions sa kanya * * * pakialam sa kay Hayden pero nito katagal Ano ba itong si pagpapakita ng ilang beses na rin Melissa Ricks, kung hindi naman kanilang sweetness. siyang na-sight na parang hindi siya pala siya ang taong At dahil kilalang kasama naman ang proud na aminin na gusto kong celebrities, ex-doctor. sila na nga ngayon makasama sa pinagtitinginan daw * * * ni Jake Cuenca. buhay?” she said. sila ng mga tao. Ano ba ang Consistent ang naman na sila na ang inaayawan ng Alam siguro kasi gustong palabasin Melissa sa nila na hiwalay na nitong si Jolina talaga. madiraka ng aktres pagdedenay na Ang inaamin lang kay Jake, basta, talaga ang dalawa. Magdangal sa dyowa na niya si niya ay ang minsan hindi niya ito feel Ang sabi ng pagpapalit niya ng Jake kahit na nilang pagpunta sa para sa kanyang aming source, may kanyang imahe? obvious na obvious mga guests na hindi simbahan together anak na dalaga. nakatiis at nagpa- at ang pag-malling This is the picture pa kasama nila sa Alabang. reason daw kung si Hayden. Very Kahit na umamin bakit hindi maamin- papable daw kasi siya sa mga ito, amin ni Melissa ang ang ex-doctor noong hindi naman niya kanyang tunay na gabing iyon at tuwirang inaamin na relasyon sa aktor. halatang fully magdyowa na nga At ito rin daw ang recharged. sila ng aktor. reason kung bakit Naalala pa namin Ang nakarating sa kailangan pa nilang ang mga binitiwang aming tsika kung mag-date sa salita ni Belo sa bakit ganito si malayong lugar para Startalk. Melissa ay ang pag- hindi sila masundan Nagkasundo sila ni ayaw ng kanyang ng kanyang mother Hayden na di ina sa aktor. Hindi dear. Kaya nga raw magkikita at di raw feel ng madir ni sa Alabang pa raw magkakaroon ng Melissa si Jake. nila naisipang mag- communication. “No Hindi naman sinabi date para malayo sa

texting, no calling, MELISSA RICKS sa amin kung ano JAKE CUENCA intriga. 6 Wednesday, February 10, 2010

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The new human race: Globe-Ayala Land Run for Home 2010 WHAT is it that makes running such a desirable pastime? It started out as a solitary sport reserved only for serious athletes. Lean, gaunt runners rose at dawn, guzzled electrolyte drinks, and braved the elements to ply deserted race ovals or rain-drenched streets. Then a few years ago, people started to see running as a gym alternative: Easy to start, with no complex routines, expensive gear or even much time needed. Its popularity soared when ex- cited gymgoers persuaded workout buddies to join the fun, and soon scores of converts were racing to sign up for the sport chris- tened “the new badminton”. No longer just a solo pursuit nor a trendy pastime, running is now a mainstream physical activity with a unique social charac- ter, with thousands turning up at the frequent runs held around the metro. It is fun, healthy and a great way to meet new folks as well as cement friendships you already value. And there is nothing like the mind-blowing feeling of crossing your first finish line with your buddies in close stride, sharing that adrenalin high. High fives abound, and everyone rushes to Tutuban Mall welcomes the Year of the Golden Tiger Tweet success or shout out “Just finished my first 5k!” on Facebook®. MANILA’S hottest shopping destination, dance that will happen the entire day. This You’ll even develop a newfound respect for your friend who runs Tutuban Mall, will join the entire Filipino- will be capped later in the evening via a daz- a 21k in under two hours and barely breaks a sweat. Chinese community as it prepares auspicious zling display of fireworks at 8 p.m. at the This year you and your pals can share your proud day at Globe- celebrations in connection with the Chinese Bonifacio plaza grounds that will surely catch Ayala Land Run for Home 2010. On March 21, 2010, runners of New Year, symbolized this year by the golden everybody’s attention. every ilk — serious athletes, health buffs and weekend warriors Tiger. The following day, Valentine’s Day, shop- alike — will converge at Makati City’s Ayala Triangle Garden to On this year’s Chinese New Year, which pers can expect another full day of exciting join one of the biggest urban runs of the year. will happen on February 14 and incidentally lion dances as they make the rounds of the With a route winding through the premium Makati Central is also Valentine’s Day, Tutuban Mall, the mall with their adrenaline-pumping beat that Business District, casual runners can cruise the 3k or 5k routes, new mecca of affordable shopping and cus- will entertain shoppers as they shop to their while the more competitive can test their mettle with the 10k or tomer convenience, has lined up several heart- hearts’ delight. 15k. As for the hardcore runners, they can get their game on with pounding activities that will surely delight Tutuban Mall is located along the historic a 21k half-marathon. Last year’s Run for Home event, held at the its horde of loyal shoppers. C.M. Recto Avenue in the Tutuban district of Bonifacio Global City, was one of the first races to breach the On the eve of Chinese New Year—and the City of Manila. 6000-runner mark. Valentine’s Day—expect shoppers and For more details, visit http:// couples to be thrilled by a mesmerizing lion www.tutuban.com.ph Wednesday, February 10, 2010 7 Two vessels collide in Southern Leyte A TOTAL 202 passengers, including five from Liloan wharf and making her final ap- infants, and crews on board two vessels proach to dock when M/V Ocean King 1, for which collided in Southern Leyte on Mon- unknown reason, tried to overtake on the star- day afternoon were all safe, the Philippine board (right) side of M/V Maharlika 2. Coast Guard (PCG) said on Tuesday. While the M/V Ocean King 1 was pass- Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo, PCG comman- ing by the astern portion of M/V Maharlika dant, said M/V Maharlika 2, a passenger vessel 2, she suddenly swerved to the left hitting owned and operated by Philharbor Ferries and the starboard bow freeboard of the other Port Services, Inc. was hit by vessel M/V Ocean vessel. King 1, also a passenger vessel owned and M/V Maharlika 2 suffered dented star- operated by Sea Marine Transport Inc. board bow freeboard while MV Ocean King Personnel of Coast Guard Detachment 1 suffered damage on her port (left) accom- Liloan, Southern Leyte reported to Tamayo modation ladder. The passengers and crew that M/V Marhalika 2 was approaching and of both vessels were reportedly safe. about to dock at the Port of Liloan, Southern Commodore Rolando Dizon, Coast Leyte on Monday at 4 p.m. when it was hit Guard District Central Vizayas Commander, by M/V Ocean King 1. Both vessels came from meanwhile, has ordered an investigation Llipata, Surigao on the incident and directed skippers of BANGON PILIPINAS Initial investigation revealed that while both vessels to submit marine protest im- A throng of supporters from the Bangon Pilipinas group gather at the Rizal Park in M/V Maharlika 2 was about 150 meters away mediately. Luneta to push the candidacy of its standard bearer Bro. Eddie Villanueva. In a sea of green and yellow, supporters of Bangon Pilipinas join Villanueva’s kick off pro- DOJ recommends no bail for Ampatuan suspects gram for his presidential campaign. MICHAEL SUPERALES THE Department of Justice Maguindanao on Nov. 23, before and immediately after (DOJ) yesterday filed 57 counts 2009. the massacre took place led PNP increases checkpoints of murder charges against the No bail was recommended us to conclude that other prominent members of to the suspects. Ampatuan, Sr., his son Au- as national campaign starts the Ampatuan clan, led by its In a 78-page resolution, the tonomous Region in Muslim THE Philippine National Po- pable of rapid deployment and patriarch former DOJ eight-man panel of inves- Mindanao Gov. Datu Zaldy lice (PNP) yesterday put up ad- heliborne insertion into areas of op- Maguindanao Governor tigators, headed by Senior “Puti” U. Ampatuan, Datu ditional checkpoints in some eration and hostile targets. Andal Ampatuan, Sr., and 196 State Prosecutor Leo Dacera, Akmad “Tato” Ampatuan, Sr., 3,500 localities across the coun- Verzosa put to task the PNP others for their alleged involve- said that during the day of Datu Norodin Ampatuan and try to intensify election security tactical units at the regional and ment in the brutal slayings of the massacre incident it was Datu Jimmy Ampatuan con- operations as the official cam- provincial levels under the opera- 57 civilians, including 15 clear that there was con- nived with the actual perpe- paign period starts for national tional supervision of the Direc- women and 30 media practi- spiracy to commit the crime. trators,” the resolution said. elective posts. torates for Integrated Police Op- tioners in Ampatuan town, “The confluence of events Ampie Galpo PNP chief Director General erations (DIPO) as lead units in Jesus Verzosa said the National the campaign against PAGs and Our Daily Bread L I N E A D S Task Force HOPE 2010 would other threats to the holding of have at its disposal the tactical clean and orderly national elec- When a publishing company asked me to write an Our new cell number for free text is 0927-5202742 units of the PNP, such as the Spe- tions in May. endorsement for a new book, I said I’d be glad to. 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Barrios pointed out that the PBA and its Besides forfeiting Game 4 in favor of the teams serve different public, foremost of Kings, PBA commissioner Sonny Barrios lev- which is the watching public, who happens ied a P500,000 fine on Talk N’ Text, the amount to be the lifeblood of the league and whose of which shall be paid to Barangay Ginebra interest the league has sworn to protect and under section 32 of the PBA constitution and hold as primordial. by-laws. “There are established rules and proce- On top of that, TNT’s share in the gate dures to properly ventilate a team’s dis- receipts and television revenues for that game, agreement with officiating so that the fans which could be anywhere from P200,000 to do not become innocent and unwilling vic- P250,000, has also been forfeited in favor of tims of a team’s protest over calls,” Barrios the nine other PBA ball clubs. stressed. Sports writing contest starts Sunday THE Phoenix Fuel-PBA phers, the contest, according Canicosa (La Salle), Jeric R. Press Corps Sports Writing to project co-chairmen Joel Mallari (PUP), Rafael Zapanta Contest proceeds on February Orellana and Dennis Principe, (PUP), Arnie N. Dela Mata 14, Sunday, 2 p.m., before has drawn the following so (PUP), Karen Tiu (PSID), Game 3 of the KFC-PBA Phil- far: Christian Jerome Menard V. Salvador (PUP), ippine Cup semifinals at the Lagunzad (TUP), Karlitos Marlon A. Epiz (PUP), Araneta Coliseum. Brian Decena (UPD), Benjay Demetrio C. Ragua Jr. (PUP), Widely-read sports colum- Espelimbergo (PUP), Nestor Joseph Legarde (UCC), Jade nist Recah Trinidad of the Daily Domingo Jr. (CEU), Martin Lasiste (UPM), Jefferson Inquirer and Quinito Henson Tamudlong (PUP), Aiza dela Arafol (UPH), Joshua Felix of the Philippine Star will be Cruz (FEU), Kim Byron Tadena (Adamson), Leonel on hand to give 30-minute lec- Purificacion (STI), Reijosiah Regondola (PUP), Martin tures on the fundamentals of Echano (JRU), Mark Pere Mad- Sison (UPD), Aaron Joel sports writing as well as fea- rona (UPD), Josevee Sapphire Bayato (AMA-R), John Mat- ture and column writing. Dagdag (Fatima), Manuel thew Palentinos (PUP), Backed by the PBA Cinco (PUP), John Daniel Vincent Cenabre (Taguig Commissioner’s Office, Salonga (La Salle), Cris John Univ.), Glenn Barbara (UPD), Araneta Center, Solar Sports Roby Akol (La Salle), Jewel Glenn Parazas (PUP), and and the PBA Press Photogra- Sumayo (La Salle), Immanuel Desiree Beringa (PUP). Lakers whip Agrinurture Inc., pasok sa PBL Spurs minus RP Patriots confident BUMULAGA ang isang Bryant, Bynum kumpanyang ang tawag ay to win ABL championship ANI o Agrinurture Inc. sa bas- LOS ANGELES —Los ketball world kaya marami THE Philippine Patriots want is how to stop the Indonesia im- Angeles Lakers beat San ang nagulat. no less than the title when they face ports, including Nakiea Miller. Antonio Spurs 101-89 de- Ang kanilang negosyo ay Indonesia’s Satria Muta BritAma “I have to prepare for him be- spite the absence of Kobe prutas at gulay at nakikita in the best-of-five finals of the first cause I know he’s going to use his Bryant and Andrew sila sa mga leading super- ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) speed against me. But it’s no dif- Bynum. markets sa buong bansa. starting on Friday at the Ynares ferent that the other games. It’s The lifting of Lakers Ang ANI ay kumpirmadong kasali na sa pagbubukas ng Sports Arena in Pasig. always the same intensity. Indo- came through the efforts darating na PBL conference next week kaya naman excited “Nobody remembers the run- nesia is not a helter-skelter team made by Pau Gasol, who na excited sila. ner-up. That’s why we want to and it’s very disciplined,” he said. Ang team owners na sina Antonio Tiu at Dennis Sia ay had 21 points and 19 re- magka-isang nagsasabi na ang buong kumpanya nila ay become the champions of the first “They key is stopping their bounds to lead five play- natutuwa at nakapasok na sila sa basketball. ABL tournament,” said Patriots imports. That will be my job. ers in double figures. “We’re happy that we made it to basketball at balak talaga head coach Louie Alas who That’s what I get paid for,” said Bryant missed his sec- namin ang lasting relationship with this sport. Natutuwa kami graced Tuesday’s PSA Forum at Dixon. ond consecutive game with na natanggap kami sa PBL at kahit baguhan pa lang kami Shakey’s along UN Avenue. “I don’t want to disrespect the a sore left ankle, while dito, we have felt that we’re very much welcome,”sabi nila. “It’s going to be a tough se- Indonesian team but personally, Bynum sat out with a Ang team manager nila ay si Roman Ong na isa ring ries. But definitely, we’re going I think we’re going to win this bruised right hip. dating NCAA player. Naging player siya ng JRU several to win,” he said. series, three-to-one,” he said, who In their absences, the years ago pero nag-quit at pumasok sa negosyo. Jason Dixon and Gabe Free- vowed to give the championship Lakers used a collective Ang napili nila para mag-coach ng team ay si Toto Jorillo man, the pair of hard-working to the team co-owned by business- effort to win in their final na di na rin naman baguhan sa mundo ng basketball at sa imports for the Patriots, arrived men Mikee Romero and Tonyboy home game before this kasalukuyan, naka-sentro ang line-up nila sa mga tulad at the session presented by Cojuangco. weekend’s All-Star break. nina Christian Luanzon, Mark Cagoco, JR Sena at mga Outlast Battery, PAGCOR, Accel Freeman, a PBA best import NCAA players na sina Jason Pascual at Maki Acosta. Ron Artest added 18 * * * and Shakey’s way ahead of their awardee when he played for San points, Lamar Odom 16 Tatahi-tahimik lang ang isang sports at arts supporter coach and teammates Jerwin Gaco Miguel Beer last year, was more points and 10 rebounds, na si Rod Rodriguez pero napakalaking impact pala ang and Rob Wainwright. daring with his projection even and Jordan Farmar and nagawa ng kanyang isinulat na libro last year na “Majarlica: They did the early talking. if he has yet to play a single game Derek Fisher had 13 each. Bayan ng Agimat” na inumpisahang ma-release sa 2009 “Of all the teams we’ve played, against the Indonesians as he just Manu Ginobili scored International Book Fair. Lubusang pinaghirapan ni Rod ang coach Louie says Indonesia is the came in as a replacement. 21 points, Tony Parker 20, pagsulat ng naturang libro sa hangarin niyang maibalik at better team. And I seem to agree,” “I don’t want to lose any game. Tim Duncan had 16 points muling ipakilala sa mga Pilipino ang traditional art of Fili- said Dixon, a 6-foot-10 center, who I didn’t come here to lose. So, I and 15 rebounds and pino komiks. is close to a double-double aver- say we’ll sweep them. I don’t want Antonio McDyess 12 Nakatutuwa ang libro ni Rod dahil ito ang kauna- age in the inaugural tournament to lose. I hate losing,” said Free- rebounds for the Spurs, unahang graphic novel na ang sub-title ay sa English. Mga kilalang artists ang nag-ambag din ng kanilang talento sa among ASEAN (Association of men, who said he loves basket- who have lost four in a librong ito at yan ay sina Lofamia (Anastasia) at Rico Rival Southeast Asian Nations) teams. ball so much that, “I sleep, drink, row to the Lakers at (ng Transformers, the Animated movie). Dixon said the key to victory eat and shower it.” Staples Center.