JANUARY 2021

President Manny Pacquiao It can and It may Happen, as Pacquiao takes over as president of Duterte’s PDP-Laban

MANILA - For now, president of Duterte. Boxer-turned-senator Pacquiao of the Party to one with new, ‘mod- PDP-Laban. The oathtaking ceremony took replaced Sen. Aquilino “Koko” Pi- ern’ ideas and one who has the time, As the 2022 elections draw nearer, place December 2, 2019, with House mentel III, who will now serve as the energy, and boldness to prepare the Sen. Manny Pacquiao was sworn in as Speaker Lord Allan Velasco also party’s executive vice chairman. the new president of PDP-Laban, the taking his oath as the party’s new “Senator Koko Pimentel has passed PRESIDENT PACQUIAO political party of President Rodrigo executive president. on the practical day-to-day leadership continued on page 21

Look Back Real Session Road, Baguio 1960’S Fan Girl beats veterans for Best Filipino health workers in the frontline of Actress vaccine history Award TORONTO - On the showing “light at the end opposite sides of the of the tunnel.” Atlantic, one was admin- Filipino nurse May istering it, the other was Parsons delivered Pfiz- for role in receiving it. er-BioNTech’s coronavirus ‘Now it feels like there vaccine to 90-year-old is light at the end of the Margaret Keenan at a tunnel,’ says Filipino local hospital in Coventry. Fan Girl nurse May Parsons, who Keenan is the first person has been working with in world to get the vac- the UK’s National Health cine, approved just a week Service for 24 years ago in Britain. A Filipino nurse in the “I’m just glad that I’m UK administered the able to play a part in this world’s first approved and historic day,” Parsons said fully tested COVID-19 in a statement released by CHARLIE vaccine Tuesday, Decem- the UK’s National Health ber 8, in what she de- FILIPINO HEALTH scribed as a “historic day” Dizon on page 26 Set your Alarm “cocks” “OOOPS” tweet ang TV5 star ukol sa pilot episode ng pinag- Humingi ng dispensa si bibidahang weekly show Maris Racal sa kanyang sa Kapatid network na typographical error sa pag- Stay-in Love. pu-promote ng kanyang Saad niya sa kanyang bagong palabas sa TV5. COCKS November 23, nag- continued on page 22 1 1 Pia Wurtzbach graces cover of LA magazine Pia Wurtzbach banners the front page scene.” Honey Shot of Los Angeles-based publication Now Among her quotes: “I’m glad I live in magazine for December. a day and age where women have more Chloe has lots of talents. She can sing, dance, and act. She does modeling too. She also does makeup The magazine described freedom to do what they tutorials and design outfits. She admits, “I’m not the the former Miss Universe want.” most athletic type but I do enjoy long walks with titleholder as a “world-re- Early this year, Pia had my family.” She is currently in grade 7 in the nowned model.” four covers with British extended French program at All Saints school. Inside, the 31-year-old Thoughts. Someday, Chloe wants to be a model. She is the daughter of Fredrick Sabatin and Filipina-German beauty She also graced the Michelle Agius. Her awards are: Philcan is seen wearing different covers of magazines from mosaic kids champion 2019, 2nd place sparkly outfits. Vietnam and Malaysia. at the Ontario music fest competition, She also talked about Last year, she made it finalist in open mic Canada, and currently Miss Teen Ipen beauty being a woman and what to New York-based luxury 2018. We wish her all the it is like “inside and out- magazine The Hedonist. luck in her endeavours. side the beauty pageant Way to go, Pia!

Cherie gusto nang totohanan ang atake niya sa kanyang karakter. Kaya maging ilang artista at mag-retire dahil kay direktor ay nagpahayag din ng kanilang paghanga at Charlie Dizon suporta sa young actress. CHARLIE Dizon is now the Sa Face- actress of the hour. book post ng Chloe This after winning the Best award-win- Actress award in the recent- ning director Sabatin ly-concluded Metro Manila at writer na Film Festival 2020. Nagpanalo si Joey Reyes, PHOTO BY NEIL GARCIA OF VNTG PHOTOGRAPHY sa kanya ang mahusay ni- “Charlie (is yang pagganap sa pelikulang an ample ‘Fan Girl’ na nanalo ring best proof) that the picture. Sa pelikula ni An- pandemic has toinette Jadaone, siya si Jane, created major sure has broken the mold of performanc- mga breakthrough star ng 2020. Pero ang number one fan ni Paulo changes in the es from the new breed and took it to mas magningning pa kaya ang bituin ng Avelino. Iba’t-ibang emosyon ‘star system’ another level. (An amazing level). Makes aktres ngayong 2021? O magiging “one ang ipinakita niya sa nasabing pelikula. in this country.” Maging si Cherie Gil me want to retire… from acting.” Napah- time, big time” lang ang pagkapanalo Mula sa kanyang kahibangan bilang fan ay nagpahayag sa kanyang social media anga rin niya ang kanyang kaibigan na si niya bilang filmfest best actress? Just girl hanggang sa pagkakatuklas niya sa post. Aniya, “(Charlie) just seemed to Nancy of Momoland. asking… tunay na ugali ng kanyang idolo, maka- have popped out of nowhere! But she Walang duda na si Charlie ang isa sa

2 2 Janine Berdin now with 1 Million followers on Instagram

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*Mutual funds offered by Sun Life Financial Investment Services (Canada) Inc. a lifetime between megastar Sharon “I have a confession. Did you ever Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada is a member of the Sun Life group of companies. © Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, 2020 Cuneta and Hollywood star Keanu hear about that bidding for a few Reeves online. minutes live with Keanu over Zoom This after Sharon almost won for a children’s hospital charity? I Life’s brighter under the sun the bid for an made a bid. I lost by $100. event to help “Natulog lang ako, paggising ko iba raise funds for a na nanalo. And my bid reached $70K – for sick children naman na charity It all started with Julia inviting Gerald ‘PakBoys’ star Dennis Padilla kasi. Then for days I didn’t check my to watch their film “Between Maybes” on reiterates respect for LGBTQ+ e-mail. Netflix with a short and sweet: “Tara?” “When I did, there was one from Gerald replied simply: “Tara.” community the organizers pala saying that the It could’ve ended there if not for some winner couldn’t pay, after all! And if I fans with lots of time on their hand. Comedian Dennis Padilla maintained still wanted to bid and get it! “Di na talaga mapakali si ate, di na niya he will never mock the LGBTQ+ com- “Waaaaaaaaaahhhh! I missed it kaya itago ang lahat,” said one. munity, citing his own daughter as children’s hospital because I didn’t open my dang e-mail! “The beach is in heat,” mocked another. among them. charity which is also being supported Oh well…Lord, sana may ganon “Halata talaga si Julia,” added yet “My daughter is married to a by Reeves recently. pa po uli. Pero isip ko ayaw ni Lord another. woman in the States. My eldest Sharon confessed that she secretly makilala ko sya. Of course, there were those who daughter Dianne, who is 30 bid US$70,000 (roughly P3.5 mil- “Kasi baka makalimutan ko lahat were only too eager to defend the years old, is married to Katx lion) for charity. ng kabutihang turo ng mga magulang two. who is also a woman. And She lost, initially. Later, organizers ko at ng Bible sa kin. Juskopo.” Said an obvious Julia-Gerald I respect them because ma- sent her an email informing her that fan, “Ano ba kayo, line sa pelikula hal ng anak ko eh,” he was she could be the actual winner after Fans react as Julia Barretto, yan?? Wag nyo nga sila pakiala- quoted to have said in an the initial bidder couldn’t pay. Gerald Anderson exchange man!!” article published on Pep.Ph. It took several days before Sharon Another added, “Naku papansin “So nang ikasal sila sa opened her e-mail. Thus the organiz- messages on social media ang mga bitter! Wag kayo!! Masaya Amerika, I was happy for ers of the event forfeited the offer to sila!! Paki ninyo!!!” them. Ako pa ba ang babastos Ate Shawie and awarded the winning Rumored lovebirds Julia Barretto Note the two already denied they are sa LGBTQ eh ‘yung daughter bid to another bidder. and Gerald Anderson’s recent effort an item. But why the continued rumor? ko, asawa babae? Legally married sila sa Apparently, the real winner would to communicate with each other re- We are guessing it is mainly fueled California,” he reiterated. have the chance to talk to Keanu ceived mixed reactions from fans. by fans who simply refuse to be- Dennis is among cast members of online. To be clear, the message lieve their issued disclaimer. “PakBoys: Takusa,” which, according to “Waaaaaaaaaahhhh! I missed it exchanged was harmless Truthfully though, talk Miss Trans Global 2020 Mela Franco because I didn’t open my dang e-mail! at best. about Julia allegedly being Habijan, mocked their gender in some Oh well…Lord, sana may ganon Some even describe it sighted numerous times scenes. pa po uli. Pero isip ko ayaw ni Lord as a “gimmick” of sorts. in Gerald’s resort doesn’t She called for the disqualification of the makilala ko sya,” Sharon said. Well, it could be. help matters any. film.

3 3 Maine Mendoza denies sex scandal video Actress Maine cybersex, child Technology is enough for fast vaccine creation but... Mendoza has pornography, denied that she identity theft, Moderna designed its finalized the targeted genetic What if that one organization is in a scandal illegal access to vaccine in just two days in Jan- sequence they would use in the had one festival last March and video which cir- data and libel, uary, before some people had vaccine. no more after that? This is how culated online. among other even heard of the coronavirus. “This is not a complicated it feels. Of course, without the “Wtf???? So- legal issues con- That wouldn’t have been virus,” Bancel said. pandemic, we can go outside, brang kamukha cerning online possible without the technol- By February 24, Moderna that’s the difference. ko kinilabutan interactions and ogy Moderna has bet on since had shipped its first vaccine This year, it will probably be ako pero hindi the Internet. its founding: messenger RNA batches to National Institute of in August or September before ako to!” reacted Most of (mRNA) vaccines. Health scientists in Maryland. we have Filipino events. Maine, as one Maine’s fans Pfizer’s candidate also relies Researchers administered the Seeing family and friends on of her fans encouraged her to expressed outrage about it, on mRNA first dose on March 16. That the screen is an “alternative,” report the malicious post. advising the manager to not On January 6, Moderna launched the first clinical trial and not a “replacement” for Rams David, talent manag- just warn the public but CEO Stéphane Bancel emailed of any coronavirus vaccine. physical interaction. We need er of Maine, also warned the instead sue them right away. Barney Graham, a vaccine Where technology is not to be physically close to them people who are circulating the Fans claimed that the celeb- researcher at the National enough is in human relations. IRL. That’s the reason we video about cybercrime law. rity’s reputation is in danger Institutes of Health. Bancel We crave human face to face celebrate Independence day the Offenses under cybercrime because of the alleged video R was troubled by the mysteri- interaction, one without the whole summer. law include cybersquatting, scandal. ous virus outbreak in Wuhan. mask, the shields and other I feel that when this pan- He then talked with Graham personal protective equipments demic is over, everyone will about developing a vaccine. (PPE). take the time to get out of the On January 11, researchers There are those who want house, see family and friends. from China published the ge- one Filipino organization to After all, Zoom, facetime, Angeline Quinto misses ‘Mama Bob’ on netic sequence of the coronavi- represent the Filipino commu- Messenger can only do a little rus. Two days later, Moderna’s nity. Well, during this pan- to ease the feeling of isolation. first Christmas without her team and NIH scientists had demic, you can imagine that. Angeline Quinto (R) with her adoptive mother, fondly called though she did Mama Bob. not disclose her mom’s ailment Christmas was then, Quinto Alisah takes on Cecile masterpiece different for sing- said she was A great voice deserves to 2019, releasing four songs. ing Out” (Gary Valenciano), er-actress Angeline going through record a great composition. Her other songs are “Kahit and “Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga,” Quinto this year, as the greatest chal- it is the first time That exactly what had Na Malayo Pa Ang Pasko,” another Basil favorite. lenge of her life. she celebrated it without her been achieved when “Ginto Ang Sandali,” and The OPM icon related, “The adoptive mother she fondly crowd-pleaser Alisah “Gintong Tinig.” music and lyrics just flowed refers to as Mama Bob. Alice in a very private Bonaobra, who wowed “Sobrang over- together and fell into place as I Quinto remembered Mama affair audiences in X-Factor whelmed po ako reflected on the many times that Bob, whose real name is Sylvia UK and The Voice of sa blessings na I have experienced God’s faith- Quinto, on Christmas Day. ALICE Dixson is happy to be the Philippines, inter- dumarating sa fulness in my life. Even in those “Ito ang unang pasko na back before the camera playing preted a song called “Faithful” akin kahit na may pandemic. times when I have not been wala ka Ma. Ibang iba ang Dennis Trillo’s first wife in written by songwriting legend Nagrequest po ako ng English faithful to Him, He remained pakiramdam pero sa 30 years “Legal Wives”. Cecile Azarcon, best known song to interpret at ang binigay faithful to me. May this song re- ng buhay ko na kasama kita While waiting for her next for her other spiritually-en- sa akin ay isang magandang mind us that whether we are in walang patlang ang pag mama- acting assignment, she got gaging piece, the classic “Lift composition na sinulat ni Ms. good or bad times, God’s caring hal na pinaramdam mo sa busy doing stories for her Up Your Hands” popularized Cecile,” shared Alisah who re- presence and unfailing love will akin,” said Quinto. own Youtube vlog. Recently, by Basil Valdez which she also cently chatted with members of prove to be our greatest treasure, (This is my first Christmas her viewers were composed. The track quickly the press via the zoom app. security, and blessing.” without you, Ma. It feels so treated to a virtual gained traction when its official The composer’s brilliance With “Faithful,” Alisah is different, but in the 30 years tour of her home music video was uploaded on cannot be overstated. While extra grateful she was able to I’ve spent with you, you have in Boracay, where YouTube by RJA Productions, that liturgical Basil classic may further honed her skill under shown me nothing but con- she now stays which has well-managed Alisah fit as her signature hit, other the stewardship of vocal coach stant love.) with her partner in these hard times. gems she scored are as mem- Arnie Mendaros and Cecile Quinto also said there who’s an executive Listeners loved it. orable, including “Ikaw Ang herself. is nothing more she would in a big resort hotel in the The video, likewise, was very Lahat Sa Akin” (Martin Nie- “From a songwriter’s perspec- thank the Lord for other than island. They’ve been together well received and was hailed by vera), “I Think I’m In Love” tive,” the lady OPM stalwart allowing her and Mama Bob for seven years now but she the singer’s fanbase stronghold (Kuh Ledesma), “How Did You added, “Alisah was able to to cross paths when she was won’t even reveal his name as Alisah Warriors themselves. Know” (Chiqui Pineda), “Even capture my sentiments which is just a baby. he’s a very low profile, private Despite the pandemic, If” (Jam Morales), “Special actually a testimony of my own “Ikaw ang buhay at mundo person. All she’ll mention is ko Mama Bob,” said Quinto. Alisah’s career is on a roll in Memory” (Iwi Laurel), “Reach- personal walk with God.” his initials: GS. “Maligayang Pasko Ma dyan Her partner is very liberal sa langit.” (You are my life and allows her to continue and world, Mama Bob. Merry working, even now that she’s San Juan mayor’s daughter missed holidays with family to enter PBB house Christmas in heaven.) on lock in taping for “Legal San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora days since then. We the PBB house as a wild In the end, the singer urged Wives”. announced that his daughter Amanda miss her dearly!” card through the KUMUnity her friends, colleagues and She loves her role as Dennis is about to enter “Pinoy Big Brother: The father wished Housemate Selection, which relatives to hug their mothers Trillo’s Muslim first wife in Connect” as the next housemate very the best for his daugh- only took place after the tight. “Legal Wives”. Maganda ang soon. ter, regardless. latest season premiered last “Lagi niyong ipaalala sa pagkakasulat kasi, after all the kanila na mahal na mahal niyo “She has passed all her medical “So excited to December 6. conflicts between the three sila,” she said. (Always remind tests & is just completing her quaran- watch you, Amanda. “She (Amanda) has wives of Dennis, it reveals that them how much you love no matter what your religion tine. She will be entering the Pinoy Big It’s a dream come always wanted to join PBB them.) is, it still all boils down to your Brother’s Bahay ni Kuya very soon!” true for you my dear since she was 13! Three Quinto confirmed the death family and the values that you Francis posted on social media Sunday. daughter.” years ago, even if I was of her mother on Nov. 7 have. First time ko to work In the process, the mayor revealed The firstborn of hesitant, she lined up at 5 following months of hospital- with Dennis, and also Andrea that the family has not spoken with Francis and Keri a.m. at Araneta Coliseum. ization. Mama Bob underwent Torres and Bianca Umali and Amanda since Christmas. Zamora, Amanda works as a model She didn’t make it but that didn’t stop surgery back in July 2019 in- I really welcome the idea of “The last time we got to speak who has graced both runways and her from trying and trying. Like her volving her heart’s pacemaker. working with younger actors with Amanda was on Christmas Day glossies. dad, she never stops!” Keri posted on In September, Quinto asked in the industry. Feeling ko, through a video call. It has been 9 The 19-year-old was chosen to enter her now-private Instagram account. for prayers for Mama Bob. Al- bagets din ako.” 4 4 ‘PBB’ housemate Justin Dizon he added. Toni defends PBB housemate who favored ABS shutdown Justin then promised to do his best to be Toni Gonzaga defends evicted PBB The PBB host also said that the apologizes to Jie-Ann Armero, but more “sensitive.” housemate who supported ABS- evicted housemate has already Jie Ann, on her part CBN shutdown learned his lessons and it will still got evicted shared, “Hindi naman ako Kapamilya TV host Toni Gon- help him mature in life. nasasaktan sa mga joke mo.” Days after making head- zaga asked social media users to “He has learned his lesson Big Brother lectured the lines for bad behavior mostly forgive evicted Pinoy Big Brother and this will help him grow and housemates about directed towards fellow “Pi- the incident. housemate Russu Laurente who was in mature in life. And now that noy Big Brother” housemate favor of the ABS-CBN shutdown. he knows better, He “Pinagsama-sa- Jie Ann Armero, Justin Dizon ma ko kayo dito sa aking bahay na may In her Instagram account, will do better. May finally apologized, asking for iba’t-ibang pinanggalingang kultura, Toni said Russu now realized this also serve as a reminder forgiveness. antas sa pamumuhay, ugaling kinagisnan, the damage he has done and so asked for us to not define and label a person by Justin admitted he was wrong to bully Jie at mga pang-araw-araw na pinagdaraanan. Internet users to stop judging him. the mistakes they’ve committed but from Ann. Sa nangyaring ito, hangad ko hindi lang mas “Back to work this 2021. For our 2nd how they rise up, rebuild and become a “I really lacked understanding also na we makilala pa ninyo ang isa’t-isa kung hindi ang eviction night housemate Russu was better person they are really supposed to don’t live in the same house. So if ever you igalang niyo rin ang pagkaka-iba ng bawat isa evicted because of a mistake he did that be,” she said. feel offended, for like, for those jokes, I wanna at matutong rumespeto at umunawa dahil kayo eventually made him realize the damage “I hugged the boy after the show and say sorry for that kasi nga, ‘yun, I forgot, ay magkakaiba ng pinagdaraanan.” it has done,” Toni wrote. he kept apologizing. Forgiveness is a gift like realize na iba tayo (ng environment na Last December 27 episode of “Pinoy Big “People are very quick to judge him, everyone deserves,” she added. kinalakihan),” he said. Brother: Connect,” it was announced that Dizon call him names and crucify him on social Russu was the second evicted house- “I wanna say sorry if… for saying those is this season’s first evictee after receiving only media because of it without realizing mate on the recent season of the reality jokes to you because they’re, like, insensitive. -2 percent of combined Kumu and text votes, that at 19 years old, he doesn’t know the show after he only received 4.39 % of Hindi ko naisip, initially, like, your background which means he received more votes to evict gravity of words spoken,” she added. the votes. and my background — how different they are,” than votes to save.

PROMINENT FIL-CAN CHARITY LEADER IS NEW CAR SALES ADVISOR By: Tony A. San Juan, OCT- Retired There is a fresh and admirable salesman in town! Yes, suming the GM position from 2011-2014. and simple person” In his C.V., he characterizes himself mga kababayan! Ricky Cuenca, a respected former 1980 to 1997. He also served A graduate of the Dela Salle University in Manila as a “high-achieving leader and born change agent”. In head of a charitable organization in Canada, has a new at Filinvest Credit Corporation with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Commerce. his new working environment, Cuenca said he is poised job as a sales advisor at ACTION Honda. The estab- in Makati City. majoring in Business Administration and Management, to take on “the role with substantial responsibility and lished Japanese-brand car dealership in Scarborough, In Canada, for 6 years Ricky immigrated to Canada in 1997. He is a proud opportunity on sales business operations.” Toronto, hired R. Cuenca as a desirable cog in line from 2014 to 2020, Cuenca recipient of the “Senate of Canada 150 Medals” in With Ricky’s proven experience in customer with the marketing expansion program for its growing was the President and CEO 2017. He solidly subscribes to as a great believer of relations, product solutions, and profit optimization, he Honda car clients. of ANCOP International Saint Mother Teresa’s famous quotes:” I can do things will no doubt be a strong asset as a sales professional. General Manager Rafael “Paeng” Nebres has proud- Canada( “Answering the Cry you can not, you can do things I can not, together we Thus with his non-aggressive persona coupled with ly announced that the hiring recently of Ricky Cuenca is of the Poor’), a charitable foundation working towards can do great things”. Ricky once served as a volunteer his remarkable professionalism and people--skills expected to maintain ACTION Honda’s sales leadership the upliftment of poor people and families, especially doing support tasks to men and women at Good engagements, he is fully confident of meeting the new in the Toronto car market. R. Cuenca has had solid students and children through shelter and schooling Shepherd Ministries, a home for the homeless and challenge of contributing productively to the further experience in corporate management and business projects in the Philippines and other parts of the vulnerable people in the GTA. growth and development of his “new home”, that is, & sales operations. Previously, in the Philippines, he world. A Christian-faith disciple, Ricky was formerly a Many of the people he worked with are one in the ACTION Honda family. And as he humbly pitched: worked as the General Manager of Legacy Motors Sales Ministry Pastoral Worker for 3 years and was the Board describing Ricky as “ Mr. On Fire” and being a “ “If you trusted Ricky at ANCOP, you can surely trust him and Service, starting as a manager in 1976 and as- Chairman of the Couples for Christ Global Mission from hardworking, passionate, organized, mild-mannered at ACTION Honda!( Tony A. San Juan OCT-Retired)

5 5 Flower pots, masks, outsell Christmas decors

DAVAO CITY – At around this time That’s why there are more pots than Christmas of the year in the downtown streets of decors now),” said Bantayaw, who is also a San Pedro and Uyanguren here, assorted Maranaw trader. holiday decors, Christmas lanterns toys, Bantayaw admitted that she could and other gift items used to enjoy brisk earn up to P2,000 in some days. sales ahead of Christmas Day. As quarantine restrictions have literally Stalls would be built on every inch of limited the movement of the people, the already narrow sidewalks as shoppers many have spent most of their time jockey for position for the best buys. tending to their gardens at home. Some But almost like magic, everything are into flower gardening while others completely changed this year in the time What used to be occupied by vendors selling Christmas items are into vegetable gardening. in the streets of Davao City, is now filled with these plastic of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). pots amid the rise of urban gardening. “(As Muslims) Hindi naman kami Gone are the colorful lights and nagce-celebrate ng Christmas pero wrappers of the holiday items as they orders na kami (We have lanterns but we just keep napansin namin na parang nawala ang have been replaced by flower pots and them at home now because no one buys them. There were spirit of Christmas dahil sa pandemya those who inquired but they did not order. It was different (We do not really celebrate Christmas, but we noticed that various health and safety devices like face last year. We would receive orders as early as November)” the Christmas spirit have diminished due to the pandemic) shields, face masks. lamented Amintao, a Maranaw trader. For Amintao, she attributed the Vendor Norliza Amintao said her fam- So to respond to the demand of the scarcity of Christmas decors being sold ily used to produce and sell Christmas times, Amintao’s family decided to sell on the streets to the absence of face-to- lanterns in the past, and enjoyed good face maks, face shields, and flower pots face classes and scrapping of Christmas sales even as early as November. this time. gatherings in the city. But this year, they tried doing the Another street vendor is Raihana Ban- “Dahil walang pasok sa mga eskwela- same thing last month, but no one is tayaw, who sells plant pots in assorted han at wala ng Christmas parties, kaya buying. colors and sizes. rin wala na rin bumbili ng mga décors “May mga lanterns man kami pero “Ito na naman kasi ang uso ngayon at gift wrappers. Bukod pa sa crisis din nasa bahay lang dahil wala naman dahil ang mga tao nasa bahay lang. Kaya ngayon.”(No one buys decors and gift wrappers because bumibili. May mga nag inquire lang mas maraming pots ngayon kaysa mga there are no actual classes in schools and there are no more pero di naman umo-order. Hindi kagaya Christmas decors (These are what people look Christmas parties. Aside from that, we are really in a crisis noon na November pa lang may mga for these days because they are mostly at home. right now).

Why Kim Chiu stays with Star her succeed in life — from helping her Angelica may bagong boyfriend build a house for her family to giving Magic despite ‘big offers’ to move her jobs so she could help send her MARAMI ang natutuwa sa 34-year-old siblings to school. Kapamilya star na si Angelica Pangan- MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya “Ngayon lang ako naluha. Siguro kasi iban sa pagkakaroon nito ng bagong actress Kim Chiu ang daming nangyari, pag-ibig na isang non-showbiz renewed her exclusive ang daming mga guy na mukhang foreigner. contract as a Star Mag- open doors and do’n Kung masaya si Angelica ic talent last week. ako nasubok, but sa kanyang best friend, In her Instagram ac- I still chose to be a ang Ka- puso count, Kim posted the Kapamilya. Siyemre singer-ac- tress na video of her contract noong lockdown nasa si Glaiza de signing. bahay lang tayo, and Castro na “I’m so very happy!” na-realize ko ‘yung engaged Kim screamed in the bahay ko galing sa na sa video. “Sums up my ABS-CBN,” she said. kanyang emotions today! SALAMAT ABSCBN! “’Yung mga kapatid ko okay naman Irish Sasamahan ko kayo sa hirap man o sa sila, tapos na sila nang pag-aaral and it’s boyfriend na ginhawa isang pamilya tayo! Walang all because of ABS-CBN,” Kim said. si David Rainey, iwanan! Maghahatid ng liwanag at Kim recently starred in the Star Cine- masaya rin si ligaya.” ma’s horror offering “U-Turn,” which is Glaiza for Angelica “Proud Kapamilya. Always a Kapami- now streaming on Netflix. She will also sa pagka- karoon lya and still a Kapamilya,” she added. star in the new series titled “Bawal Lum- nito ng ba- In a virtual press conference with Phil- abas” under Dreamscape Entertainment, gong boy- friend. star.com and other media last Friday, set to be released on December 14. Ang huli niyang Kim said she decided to still sign up Kim is currently hosting “It’s Show- na- ka-relas- yon ay with the network to show gratitude for time” and can be watched regularly on ang actor na si John everything that the network did to help “ASAP Natin ‘To.” Lloyd Cruz pero after sev- eral years of being to- gether ay nagkahi- walay sila nung early part ng 2016. People thought na muli silang magkak- a balikan ng kanyang unang boyfriend, CORRESPONDENTS ang actor na si Carlo Aquino pero hindi ito nangyari. The “Walang Hanggang Paalam” star was also in a long relationship with Noli Gumapac Froilan Baking Fe Taduran Raymond Santos athlete, model-turned actor na si Derek CONTRIBUTORS: Ed Tubale • Nena Gumapac Ramsay pero sa hiwalayan din nauwi ang kanilang relasyon. WWW.LMCONFIDENTIAL.COM Umaasa naman si Angelica na sana’y EMAIL: [email protected] hindi na magkaroon ng wakas ang relas- Jose “Joey” Baking PUBLISHED BY: Match International Group yon nila ng bagong nobyo. 6 6 ‘Nakapagpakain siya ng 8K people’

Kapamilya actress sobrang kong happy sa Dreamscape, Sir already passed away, Eme has to work wisdom. The past Kim Chiu ex- Deo, for believing in me and sa paggawa extra hard to fulfill her parents’ wishes cannot be changed. plained why she ng ‘Bawal Lumabas’ The Series na Pasko for her siblings. The future is yet in became emotional feels. I’m very happy to end the ‘Bawal After her latest employment contract your power.” upon learning Lumabas’ era with this one. It’s about expires, Emerald returns to the Philip- that her viral “Bawal Lumabas” has be- family, love, forgiveness and happiness.” pines to reunite with her siblings. Heart may dahilan para manatili sa Sorsogon come a TV series. Also, partly because of “Bawal Lum- When she comes home, however, she Kim said she became emotional be- abas,” Kim is one of the Filipino celeb- realizes that the result of her sacrifices TIYAK na matutuwa ang fans ng Kapuso singer-ac- tress at celebrity endorser-model na si Heart Evan- cause she never thought her controversial rities who landed in Forbes Asia’s latest is the sad reality that her siblings have gelista dahil magkakaroon ito ng bagong teleserye YouTube vlog will not only turn into 100 Digital Stars list alongside Holly- already grown distant toward her. ngayong bagong taon. a blockbuster song, but also because it wood stars like Hugh Grant, Rebecca Disheartened by the fact that she does Bagay na bagay kay Heart ang titulo ng kanyang enabled her to help feed families affected Wilson and Chris Hemsworth, and not know them anymore, Emerald at- bagong teleserye, “I Left My Heart in Sorsogon” dahil by the COVID-19 pandemic. K-pop superstars Blackpink and BTS. tempts to get closer to her by becoming ito ang hometown ng kanyang mister, ang gobernador “Parang nag-flashback lang siya. Hindi Kim aims to bring warmth and her classmate. But to make things more ng nasabing lugar na si Francis `Chiz’ Escudero. Base naman daw nakakaiyak yung ‘Bawal laughter to the whole family this holiday complicated, Emerald finds out that na rin sa titulo, malamang na sa Sorsogon din kunan Lumabas: The Series’ na showing na sa season with a special story about love their teacher is her ex-boyfriend (Rafael ang taping ng serye na tiyak na magugustuhan ni December 14 sa iWant pero parang, and togetherness in the iWantTFC orig- Rosell). Heart dahil may rason siyang manatili nang matagal ‘Shocks nakagawa ako ng series.’ ‘Shocks inal “Bawal Lumabas: The Series,” which “Nag-flashback sa akin lahat simula sa nasabing lugar to be with her husband although pabalik-balik naman siya ng Maynila. naging kanta siya, shocks naging dance premiered on the streaming service on nag-start ang ‘Bawal Lumabas.’ One On February 14 ay ise-celebrate ni Heart ang challenge siya at naging T-shirt siya, at December 14. mistake won’t define you as a person,” kanyang 36th birthday at kinabukasan, February 15 nakapagpakain siya ng 8,000 people,’ so Viewers may be able to relate to the Kim said in her Instagram video where ay 6th wedding anniversary naman nila ni Gov. Chiz. masaya,” Kim said. story of Emerald (Kim), an overseas she can be seen as turning emotional Ang last teleserye na ginawa ni Heart ay ang “Parang bumalik lang na ‘Sa’n ba ‘to worker who has been employed in while watching the series’ trailer. “My Korean Jagiya” from 2017 to 2018 kung saan galing, bakit ba ko nagkaroon various countries to support her fami- “When you make a mistake, don’t look nakatambal ng singer-actress ang Korean actor na si ng series?’ Pero I’m very happy, ly financially. Because her parents had back at it long... ‘Mistakes’ are lessons of Alexander Lee. Ito’y dinirek ni Mark Reyes under GMA.

Sarah Geronimo’s ‘Tala’ love.” ‘testing the causes of our (small) fights. Andrew: “No, because my wa- ters’ Communication is key. I can’t makes mark at World- Are they Takusa? wife and I treat each other as kung sleep until the problem or vision 2020 best friends and best lovers.” okey.” issue has been ironed out.” Up for laughs is Viva Films’ Jerald (no wife; only girlfriend, Kim Al: Al: “About parenting...how Pakboys Takusa (as in “takot sa Voters were one in pushing Molina): “Not really takot, more of “No, to raise our children? How do asawa”), the second caper of Janno Sarah Geronimo’s “Tala,” al- respect. Mas balance kasi. I respect Kim never. Not we resolve it! Sex!” Gibbs, Dennis Padilla and Andrew E lowing for the song to grab so much. Kung minsan, I’m just prone with my How are you as a who were a surprise hit in last year’s first place at the Worldvi- to do things that would hurt her.” present wife.” husband/partner? Sanggano, Sanggago’t, Sanggwapo, sion 2020 music contest. It Al: “No, I’m not, not at my age.” Anong matindi ninyong Janno: “I’d like to think that I’m again directed by Al Tantay with Jerald bested over hundreds of Be honest now, have you away ng partner mo at sensitive to my wife’s needs and Napoles added to the brew. other songs from all over ever been unfaithful, cheat- paano niyo na-resolve? feelings. I’m sweet but in my own way. As a nod to the movie’s story (about the world in the competition that ran for ed on your partner? Janno: “Honestly, we had a serious Kami kasi ni Bing, hindi kami usually four men who have a weakness for... more than three months. Janno: “I’d like to say no but, uh, quarrel or break-up. I thought it was showy in public na naka-holding hands, women!), Funfare put the actors (and According to the official website of think the records show and it’s clear hopeless na but I persisted in winning na sweety-sweety, medyo naba-baduyan director) to a test. Bulgaria’s Popnable, which sponsored from history... if you make a research, her back. I courted her. It took time but kami sa ganon eh! In our own way, Are you a “takusa?” the contest, “Tala” bested songs from you will discover my indiscretion, o mga I’m glad that we are together again and we’re very sweet to each other and very Janno: “Actually, I think all Filipino Italy, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Sweden, kalokohan ko. But I’m proud to say stronger than ever now.” sensitive to each other’s needs.” men are Takusa, feeling ko kasi that it’s Mongolia, Albania, Puerto Rico, Ugan- that’s past me now, all behind me now.” Dennis: “When we fight, I say ‘sorry’ Dennis: “Very loving, malambing! already part of our culture, of being a da, and Latvia. Dennis: “Yes, when I was younger. 100 times and gifts galore, maraming Very generous din, hehehe!!!” Filipino, na ang lalaki ay laging takot Note that “Tala” was originally re- Nasampal pa nga ako, eh! Hehehe!!!” dates, out-of-town trips.” Andrew: “Respectful and loving.” sa kanyang asawa. It simply means that leased in 2016. Andrew: “It’s hard to tell a lie but... Andrew: “We quarrel sometimes Jerald: “I adjust to my partner. I we men don’t want trouble, we only It has since been viewed over 166 NEVER!” when my wife pushes me to deliver am all-out support for all the things want our wives to be happy.” million times on YouTube. Jerald: “I have played around when more as a rapper and as a movie that she wants to achieve...personality Dennis: “Takusa? Yes, I am because “Tala” also continues to rank in the I was younger but those were the times actor.” development and bigger goals that we my wife holds the budget, eh! It’s not top 10 of the most popular Filipino when Kim and I were not yet boy- Jerald: “About individual space and share.” being takot, it is about respect and songs in 2021. friend-girlfriend. That was some kind of differences...those are usually the Al: “Faithful!!!”

7 7 Coleen Garcia makes smoothie with Nurses in the Philippines own placenta can’t go abroad Billy, on his part, attested how it gave Coleen energy. “Actually, it healed her a bit but there are few opportunities at home quicker, gives her good nutrients,” he said. The couple just released footage said the country had a large taken during her delivery. untapped pool of nurses who The clip, which showed their worked in “odd jobs like call special moments are “very raw, centres” because of the low pay vulnerable, and personal,” but they Coleen Garcia recently revealed nurses earned in the Philippines. are “proud and happy” to share it having tasted her own placenta. Thousands of medical practi- with their supporters. According to the actress-TV tioners leave the Philippines to “This is OUR story, and Amari’s host, her doula made a smoothie birth has been nothing but good work overseas every year, with out of it. an estimated 16,000 nurses and beautiful to us. Everyone’s “Which I then consumed,” she story and experiences are different, going last year alone, according declared. so if you find yourself here, please to Eleanor Nolasco, vice-presi- Why share it? share the good vibes with us! No dent of Filipino Nurses United Well, Coleen feels like it is disrespect and negativity please. advocacy group, which is based Newly graduated nurses take their oaths at a ceremony in a mall in Manila in 2010. something that is not really talked This is not the venue for it,” they in Manila. about. wrote. • The country already has a surplus of trained nurs- It is unclear how many nurses “And a lot of people disagree es, but not enough jobs to go round, with some “Amari just turned three months there are in the Philippines thata with it. I don’t know, I did my old! Reminisce with us as we walk hospitals paying less than a shop assistant could re working in other fields. The own research and this is a personal earn you through his birth! God has estimates range from 200,000 to choice. This is something I wanted • Critics blame the government for depressing wag- been so, so good to us. Amari is to do,” she shared. es by ‘commodifying’ the nursing profession with 500,000. truly is our biggest blessing, and its decades-long focus on exporting manpower A study found that fewer than Coleen revealed that she still his birth was absolutely magical! 68,000 nurses were employed in take it once a day, mixing it with We filmed this over a month ago, the country’s hospitals and state- berries and yogurt. and we’re thrilled to finally be able Lorna Sianen Pagaduan was en route to a new nursing job run community health centres. “You guys will find this so gross, to share it with you. So much has in Libya when she “got stuck in Hong Kong” more than “There are just not enough job I don’t know, I felt like it had a happened since then, and we’re two decades ago. opportunities even in govern- good effect on me. Though to each hoping to share more of what our But that misfortune turned out to be a blessing in ment hospitals,” Filipino doctor his own so don’t judge me,” she journey has been like so far,” they disguise, as 22 years later she is now president of the city’s Hans Jesper del Mundo wrote in explained. added. Filipino Nurses Association, and has used her earnings to an essay” put six siblings through school. NO SHORTAGE that it was at an advanced stage in This is why she Dr Jean Franco, a professor of Dud vaccines ‘unaccept- forging a deal for the purchase of rejects the Philip- political science at the Univer- able,’ senator says 25 million doses from Sinovac af- pine government’s sity of the Philippines, said she ter Western drugmakers struggled decision late last was “totally against the cap” on MANILA, Philippines — Sen. to meet the demand of nations, month to cap the nurse deployment as “it violates Juan Miguel Zubiri on Saturday particularly the United States, number of newly the right of our nurses to work urged the Inter-Agency Task Force which have already paid for the hired nurses and abroad”. for the Management of Emerging vaccines even before the comple- other health pro- “We really don’t have a short- Infectious Diseases (IATF) to re- tion of clinical trials. Newly graduated nurses gesture while fessionals it sends age of nurses,” she said. “There But Brazil, the first country to having their picture taken by a friend be- think its plans to avail of vaccines fore an oath taking ceremony in Manila abroad annually are 200,000 jobless nurses with low efficacy rate, calling this complete a late-stage trial of the in 2010. at 5,000, starting because they don’t want to be proposition as “unacceptable.” Sinovac vaccine, said on Dec. 23 from this year. employed in hospitals where the “We appeal to our task force that the vaccine, called CoronaVac, “It’s very discriminatory. We understand the Philippines pay is low.” leaders to look at the effectiveness was only more than 50-percent needs nurses but our families also need something to put After shelling out as much of the [vaccine] rather than polit- effective based on trial data. in their stomachs,” said Pagaduan, who is in her late 40s. as 500,000 pesos (US$10,400) ical or geopolitical reasons. The The Department of Science “What if, like me, you have six siblings, your father is job- for a four-year nursing course, safety of our people should come and Technology said CoronaVac’s less and your mother is sick? You would choose your family many of these “standby nurses” first not the feelings of our neigh- 50-percent efficacy rate is “accept- even if you love your country.” look to recoup their investment boring friends,” he said. able” because that was the mini- When announcing the cap imposed by the Inter-Agency by working better paid jobs such Zubiri did not mention a mum requirement of the World Task Force on Covid-19, labour secretary Silvestre Bello as “business process outsourcing specific brand, but he made the Health Organization. said it was imposed to ensure the country had enough … or in high-end beauty salons remark after the IATF announced ‘Waste of funds’ medical professionals to continue to fight the pandemic, and clinics”, Franco said. that it preferred vaccines made by Zubiri acknowledged that sever- adding that the cap might “increase eventually”. She blamed the government Chinese pharmaceuticals Sinovac, al factors must be considered in However, Dr Anthony Leachon, a former special adviser Sinopharm, and CanSino because for “commodifying” the pro- choosing a vaccine for Filipinos, to the Covid-19 task force, said the cap was “unnecessary” of their “affordability and produc- tion capability.” even from the perspective of handling the pandemic. He NURSES DUD The government also announced continued on page 22 continued on page 24

8 8 Ricky reveals why he has to drop show about Christmas RICKY Davao says it’s not true Julia yung series na ididirek ko sa GMA by Clarete was fired from TV5’s Christ- January.” maserye, “Paano ang Pasko?”, because Is this ‘The Seed of Love’ with Glaiza PROTECT YOUR she’s asking for an increase in her de Castro? “No, a new one. Actu- LOVED ONES talent fee. ally, nag-start na kami ng taping “She had to leave kasi she is join- noon ng ‘Seed of Love’, naka-10 WHAT IF YOU NEEDED ing her husband who’s assigned in days na kami. E, sa pandemic, TO TAKE TIME OFF WORK Ireland,” he says. “We’re not killing bawal kasama ang mga bata, so TO CARE FOR YOURSELF OR her character. She’ll have an accident hindi na puedeng mag-taping A SICK FAMILY MEMBER? and will be in coma. Para we ‘yung child characters sa I CAN HELP PROTECT can revive her in case she’d show, kaya binago ng YOUR FAMILY’S FUTURE. comeback. Kasi ‘Paano ang GMA.” Pasko’ is extended. Dapat So what replaces

six weeks lang kami, but it? “We’re now You do what’s best to protect your family. But have you thought of everything? the network is so pleased doing ‘Nagbaba- Protect your family and your income with Sun critical illness insurance. And if you’re never with the show kaya ine-ex- gang Luha’, based diagnosed with a critical illness, you can include an option to get back the money you’ve paid in tend nila. Not sure yet up sa movie ni Lorna premiums if you don’t ever make a claim. It’s insurance that can pay you if you get sick to when.” Tolentino noon, – or if you stay healthy. We jokingly tell him that directed by Ishmael Let’s talk about how I can help protect your family, your income and your retirement. if it goes beyond Christmas Bernal. It still stars and is extended until Febru- Basil Rodricks Glaiza, with Rayver Tel: 416-696-0083 ext 2240 ary, they can title it “Paano Cruz, Mike Tan and [email protected] ang Valentine”. si Gina Alajar na artista www.sunlife.ca/basil.rodricks Suite 1500, 150 Ferrand Drive “Tama ka,” he says laugh- naman dito. Kasama rin Toronto, ON M3C 3E5 ing. “Magiging ‘Paano the si Alice Dixson sa original Series’, so we can have ang movie, but we’re still audi-

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Dominic Roque, Bea Alonzo they are together based on several social insisted one fan — was the hand seen in sighted together anew media posts. a photo that Dominic posted. They have a point. The shipper insisted that it is Bea’s Just recently, the two were seen dining hand noting the “Christmas nails” she Netizens trying to uncover the real out together anew. just shared. score between Bea Alonzo and Dominic They even made it part of their Insta- Is it? Roque are at a loss with the two still very gram stories. Who knows? much eager to keep it hush-hush. Note it wasn’t the first time, too. And why is it such a big deal? Or are they? Prior, the two uploaded different Can’t we just wait for them to finally There are those who adamantly be- short clips of them eating out. reveal the real status of their relationship? lieve the two are slowly making it known Most revealing of all — well, at least

9 9 Netizens ask: Did Jeric Gonzales get Socializing on the internet is to socializing what reality TV is to Sheryl Cruz pregnant? reality. Rumors are flying that actress Sheryl Cruz is pregnant and on-screen partner Jeric Gonzales is reportedly the AARON SORKIN father of the baby! “Nabuntis ka daw niyan sabi Merry Christmas, Happy Birthday to me? sa article sa fb,” a netizen asked

t was a somewhat sombre ed in their home by themselves, with than people. in the comment December as people followed family, with people they lived with. Or, If people had any guests, it was limit- section of Cruz social distancing, no-partying, people are interacting online. Christ- ed to one or two. Instagram where self-isolating protocols ordered mas has come and gone and we had to Community associations are now the actress byI different levels of government. make do with Zoom. It was probably a shared her photo THE SOCIALLIST People who had birthdays celebrat- Christmas where there were more food with the hunk on continued on page 22 Dec. 19. Cruz and Gonzales, 28, Kris Aquino promises to help Anthony Taberna after engaged in steamy love his trusted person stole millions from business scenes in the afternoon series “Magkaagaw” ueen of All Media Kris Aquino lakas-lakasan,” he started. which began in October 2019. The popular series was has vowed to help broadcaster Taberna said that he was heart- halted in March due to the pandemic but shooting Anthony Taberna after she broken when his trusted employee resumed in November. It will be shown in 2021. learned that one of his em- embezzled the company’s Some fans defended Cruz saying that the pregnancy Qployees stole the earnings of his money. rumor is fake news. restaurants. “Nadiskubre namin na Hours after Cruz once again sparked pregnancy “Nag message na ko kay Sel… ang taong aking pinagtiwa- speculation, the 46-year-old star uploaded a video that maaasahan nyo ang ninang laan, ako pala ay matagal showed her playing the hoola hoops during break for the nyo,” said Aquino on her comment. nang pinagnanakawan!,” he shared. lock-in taping of her TV series “Magkaagaw,” in Clark, Pampanga. Lately, Taberna and his family en- “Ang pera ng kumpanya, namadyik Anthony Taberna and wife Rossel Velasco countered challenges in life, including niya at naidirecho sa sarili niyang “Caught some free time while on location in Clark, Pampanga,” read the video caption of Cruz. his daughter’s battle with leukemia. bank account. Hindi maliit na halaga, kumpanya. Oo nga at nahihirapan “2020: 16 days ka na lang!!! milyong piso na mula sa paghihirap Magkaagaw tells the story of a legal wife who eventu- kaming lahat ngayon sa Ka Tunying’s ally becomes the person she hated the most — a mistress. Pinakamabigat na dinaanan namin ng mga empleyado ng Ka Tunying’s pero hindi kami basta susuko. Malakas sa taong ito ay ang karamdaman ni – tama po, habang nagtitiis sa hirap ang loob namin dahil may mga taong Zoey. Habang pinapasan namin ito ay ng pagtatrabaho ang mga panadero, tumatangkilik at nagmamahal sa amin Regine Tolentino mas nagkaroon ng panahon sa pumutok ang Bulkang Taal at du- kusinero, serbidor at serbidora, driver, at sa Ka Tunying’s. Hindi ko tataliku- pamilya dahil sa lockdown mating ang pandemya na humampas janitor at iba pa, siya naman pala ran ang maraming umaasa rito na mga nang husto sa Ka Tunying’s at sa mga ay nagpapakaligaya sa perang hindi empleyado at kanilang pamilya. Pagsa- NINE months old na ang youngest daughter ng umaasa rito. Nakakatindig naman naman sa kaniya.” sama-samahin namin ang lakas namin dancer-choreographer, actress-host, fashion designer, kahit paano dahil sumusuweldo pa Anthony has vowed to face all these at ang pagtangkilik ng publiko taglay entrepreneur, fitness instructor at vlogger na si Regine ako noon sa ABS-CBN pero nadale challenges that came his way. ang inspirasyon ni Zoey sa amin. Higit Tolentino na si Rosie Rignee, her daughter sa kanyang naman nang hindi maaprubahan ang “Naghahanap kami ngayon ng sa lahat, sasandal ang aming tiwala sa present partner na si Dondi Narciso, isang director, pho- franchise sa Kongreso. Pero okay pa KATARUNGAN. Tulad ng unti-un- Panginoong Diyos at manghahawak sa tographer and businessman. Kung si Regine ay may dalawang rin. Pagsubok lang yan. Ngiti pa rin. ting paggaling ni Zoey, tiwala rin kami pangako na hindi Niya tayo pababa- Nakatindig pa rin. Tapang-tapangan, na makakabawi at hindi babagsak ang grown up daughters sa yaan,” he said. kanyang ex-husband, ang actor na si Lander Vera Perez na sina Reigne (22) at Reigen (21), may tatlo namang anak na For the first time, PH short film makes it to Sundance lalake si Dondi sa I just tried my luck and filled out their online ap- You will be fighting it out with other short films that Calvento said that while his plan as a film kanyang previous plication form,” said filmmaker Sonny Calvento on have bigger production value and also premiered in director was really “to delve into social realism,” he relationship. Ang how his 15-minuter “Excuse Me, Miss, other reputable festivals.” wanted to focus more on “the absurdities of Filipino mga ito ay sina Miguel, Miss, Miss” got included in the Short According to the Sundance digital living, for the meantime. I want to tackle funny but Gabriel at Joshua. Film Program of the 2021 Sundance archives, “Excuse Me, Miss, Miss, tragic moments in the lives of Filipinos.” Regine’s two daugh- Film Festival in Utah, United States. Miss” is the first Filipino short film to The 2020 Sundance Film Festival, which will ters with Lander are both Starring Phyllis Grae Grande and ever make it to the festival. run from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3, is organized by the very close sa kanilang stepdad na si Dondi. Angelina Canapi, the film is a social Phyllis Grae Grande (left) and “When they first sent an email a Sundance Institute and is the largest indie filmfest Napag-alaman namin na matagal na umanong Angelina Canapi satire about the plight of contractual month ago, I couldn’t open it because in the United States. walang communication sina Reigne at Reigen sa kanil- workers in the Philippines. It debuted in the 2019 I was having trouble with my internet connection. Calvento said he expected to learn a lot from his ang ama at mag-isa silang iginapang ng kanilang ina QCinema International Film Festival (winner of I could only read the subject headline that it’s an experience. In fact, Sundance organizers already maging sa kanilang pag-aaral. the Audience Choice Award) and also competed in email from Sundance,” said Calvento, recalling the asked him to preview some of the short films from Dahil sa pandemya, Regine is able to spend more the 2020 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film time he first learned of the good news. our program since he would be participating in one time with her family laluna sa kanyang bunsong anak Festival. I had to rush outside our house to look for a of their online forums this week. na si Rosie na siyang sentro ng joy ng pamilya. “What really gave me hope was the idea that good LTE signal,” the director recalled. “I’m excited to learn more about emerging Regine designs and operates her own Regine Tolentino Sundance requires a ‘premiere status’ in order to Calvento pointed out that amid the pandemic, filmmakers from other countries and how they tell Atelier gayundin ang kanyang sariling dance studio, ang be considered in their short film program,” said there’s one great reason for him to be happy. “This their stories,” he added. “I am also interested to RT Studio. Siya rin ang kauna-unahang Filipino VJ sa Calvento when Inquirer Entertainment asked him to has brought a different kind of happiness for me. learn their impression on Philippine cinema. And MTV Asia. recall how his film got into the prestigious festival. I’m also delighted because this recognition is a also, I hope to meet people, especially producers She’s glad that she has found a loving, understanding “But at the same time, this was also why the clear validation of my real voice as a filmmaker,” and content developers, who would be interested to and supportive partner in Dondi. competition to get into the festival is way more stiff. he declared. develop similar stories with me.”

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Frankie Pangilinan gets rape threat after Ogie Diaz on Nadine Lustre’s squabble with Viva: Sarah at Matteo gustong calls for justice for slain flight attendant Sana nagpaalam ng maayos’ magpatayo ng sariling Singer Frankie Pangilinan revealed gie Diaz obviously does not sa kanila. Mahalaga that she received a new rape threat agree with the manner by rin daw na may kasa- dream house after voicing out her support to find which Nadine Lustre left mang abogado justice for reportedly slain flight OViva Artist Agency (VAA). at naintindihan KASAMA sa future plans ng mag-asawang Sarah attendant Christine Dacera. He has nothing against the 27-year- ng artista at mga Geronimo at Matteo Guidicelli ang pagpapatayo Frankie said it’s awful to receive rape threats ng sariling dream when she talks about rape. old actress-singer, but he maintained she magulang nito ang la- should’ve have honored her contract with man ng kontrata bago pumirma. house. But for “There’s something awful and stupid about now, nagre-renta how I only get rape threats when I talk about the company. “Nadine, pag-isipan mo’ng mabuti. He said, “Ano pang silbi ng kontrata Kung ayaw mo na talaga, then pumunta muna ang celebrity rape not being okay,” Frankie wrote on Twitter. couple ng isang kung papairalin natin ‘yung pag ayaw na ka do’n [sa Viva] at mag-settle kayo... The daughter of “Megastar” Sharon Cuneta four-bedroom house ng talent eh aalis na?” and Sen. Francis Pangilinan recently said that I-buy out mo na lang ang contract mo in Makati where they rape exists because of rapists. Naikwento rin ni Ogie ang “sakit” ng [through amicable settlement] and start a moved from a condo “It is never the clothes, never the drinks — mga baguhang artista sa showbiz sa tuwing new career.” (also in Makati) last never the victim, period. It is always, ALWAYS, the pipirma ng kontrata sa isang agency. Hindi Ogie reiterated, “Sana nagpaalam ng October. rapist’s fault. How many more times do we have na umano binabasa ng mga artista ang maayos si Nadine at pinakawalan din siya Although wala pang baby ang mag-asawa who will to hammer this home for it to stick in your thick kanilang kontrata dahil sa excitement at ti- ng maayos ng Viva para walang samaan ng be celebrating their first wedding anniversary on Feb- skulls, please??!??!” she said. wala. Dumarami raw ang reklamo ng isang loob.” ruary 20, 2021, nagi-enjoy ang dalawa sa kanilang She also said that she chose respect over artista kapag sumisikat na ito. Halimbawa VAA filed a lawsuit against Lustre. buhay may-asawa. They will be celebrating their first protection after #ProtectDrunkGirls trended on nito ay ang 30% cut na nakasaad sa ibang Nadine’s lawyer immediately reacted, Christmas together as a married couple. Twitter. mga kontrata, ‘tulad na lamang ng build- declaring that they “welcome” VAA’s Nasa plano rin nina Sarah at Matteo ang mag- “Like it’s fxxd up, I get it — girls have so much up contract. Taliwas sa pagkakaalam ng “complaint” against their client, expressing karoon ng wedding kung saan present pareho ang more to fear in intoxication. But it’s so damn ibang mga artista, sila ay ginagastusan ng confidence that the “truth will come out” kanilang respective families and close friends. The sad that we have to be ‘protected,’ because that couple had their secret intimate Christian wedding implies this kind of danger is inevitable, when it’s management upang sumikat; kaya narara- about VAA being “predatory, oppressive pat lamang umano na maibalik din ang and abusive not only of Nadine but its last February 20, 2020 sa Victory Church in Bonifacio not. Teach your fking kids not to rape people, let Global City. us deal with the hangovers,” she said. mga nagagastos at ini-invest na pera para many other talents.”

11 11 Your girl is getting her own Netflix digital series VP Leni Robredo praises MIMIYUUUH Kathryn Bernardo, Dan- media landscape, Mimi first is exactly what we need this gained attention on YouTube 2020. after her Dalagang Pilipina Challenges Mimi will take iel Padilla, fans challenge went viral. It only on in upcoming episodes of Popular love team Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel makes sense that her Netflix Eh Di Ikaw Na! include the Padilla recently received a special shout out from digital series goes back to Drink the Water challenge, Vice President Leni Robredo. those roots with fun chal- where she quenches her thirst Not only that, she also praised the couple’s lenges. with some of Netflix’s heart- fandom. In the first episode, already throbs, and the Pambahay On Facebook, the government official posted a available online, Mimi takes Awra challenge, where she photo of her with boxes from KathNiel’s Share The on the ‘Wag Kang Bitter recreates iconic looks from Love relief. Our favorite challenge queen is getting challenge. She tries her best shows. According to her, the boxes are intended for not to react to the most kilig Move over Emily in Paris, recent typhoon victims. that mainstream (virtual) airtime and we scenes from Netflix. If she we are going to be getting “Kathryn and Daniel have been quietly helping are absolutely here for it does, she has to eat a spoon- Mimiyuuh in pambahay. A victims and now their fans are following their ful of coffee. teaser photo Netflix shared footsteps. This is the power of having good role Talk about an impossible suggests that we get to see models,” she wrote. During these difficult times, we love to be well-informed. But challenge. Just thinking (Lady) Mimi taking on what remember that self-care means taking breaks from the news about some of the kilig we can only guess is fashion Angeline Quinto claps back at netizen and social media when you are getting overwhelmed. What scenes from K-dramas, classic from The Crown. critical of her enhancements should you do during those breaks? Thankfully, Mimiyuuuh shows, and original series Eh Di Ikaw Na! is available has teamed up with Netflix Philippines to star in her own streaming on Netflix has got to watch on Netflix Philip- Singer-actress Angeline Quinto didn’t let it slide social media series: Eh Di Ikaw Na! us feeling all the feels. And pines’ Facebook and YouTube when a netizen left a malicious comment on a Both Netflix and Mimi content has provided us with a watching Mimi react with account, with new episodes selfie she posted on social me- dia much-needed respite recently. A true original in the social all her chaotic good energy every Wednesday at 12 n.n. recently. “Nasobrahan yata pagawa,” the comment read. The 31-year-old star was Jinggoy a big surprise as actor - Sylvia quick to defend herself, pointing out there’s nothing Sanchez was in the lock-in taping of to Jinggoy na kinuha niya ako for wrong with undergoing a knife as long as she a new show, “Huwag Kang Mangam- this movie na produced ng kanyang hasn’t hurt anyone. ba”, when she joined the zoom presscon Maverick Films. I saw him then sa “Kung ipagawa ko man buong katawan at of her Metro-Manila Filmfest entry, action movies niya, pero dito, hindi pagkatao ko, hindi naman makakaapekto sa “Coming Home”. She plays Salve, siya action star, hindi siya goons dito. pamumuhay mo,” she noted. “Much better kung the martyr wife of Jinggoy Estrada as Nagulat ako sa kanya. He showed buhay mo na lang ang unahin at pag kaabalahan Benny, an OFW who became unfaithful here na kaya niyang magdrama. mo. Loveyou babe V.” to her while working in Qatar. When Kapag gifted ka talaga as an actor, he got sick, Jinggoy’s mistress, Ariella lalabas ‘yun with the right project at Arjo wants to marry Maine Arida, returned him to Sylvia and their ang galing-galing niya rito.” kids. She’s currently nominated as best Hindi naging madali sa fans na tanggapin ang “I can relate with my role kasi nang- unfaithful? actress for the movie relasyon ng magkasintah- yari ‘yan sa family namin,” she says. “Of course, masasaktan ako, “Jesusa” in the FAP ang Maine Mendoza at Arjo “Seaman din ang tatay ko na nagkaroon magwawala ako sa umpisa. Luna Awards. Some Atayde. Pero nangibabaw ng ibang babae at hindi na bumalik sa But eventually, patatawarin quarters now say she ang pagmamahalan ng amin. Nakita ko ang epekto nito sa fam- ko pa rin siya at tatanggapin also has a good chance dalawa over the bashings ily namin, lalo na sa nanay ko. May line ko, kasi mahal ko talaga ‘yung of winning an award ng mga hindi pabor sa ako sa movie na sinabi rin sa amin ng husband ko.” in the filmfest for kanilang relasyon. Unti-unti na ring tumahimik ang fans na nanay ko: Gaano man kasama ang tatay How is it working with “Coming Home”. nyo, wala kayong karapatang magalit sa “I don’t do a role hindi sang-ayon sa relasyon ng dalawa lalupa’t Jinggoy? napatunayan naman ng award-winning actor kung kanya dahil tatay nyo pa rin siya.” expecting to win an “Matagal na kaming mag- gaano niya kamahal si Maine. Has she forgiven her dad? “Yes, 1992 kakilala. Nung nag-uumpisa award, madi-distract Sa isang panayam namin noon kay Arjo, inamin pa, napatawad ko na siya. Hindi magan- pa lang ako, very thick ang ka lang. But magan- nito na si Maine na umano ang gusto niyang dang magtanim ng galit sa loob, lalo na Visayan accent ko at lagi niya da talaga ang role ko makasama habambuhay. sa magulang mo. Dapat, matuto tayong akong pinagtatawanan. Ang tawag niya rito as Salve and I want to thank Direk Suportado naman ng kanilang respective magpatawad to heal the wounds.” sa akin, si Bisaya. Ang Sylvia ko noon, Adolf Alix for giving me this role. Kung families ang pag-iibigan ng dalawa. What if it happens to her in real life I pronounced it as Selvia. Buti ngayon, mananalo ako, bonus na lang ‘yon.” Arjo turned 30 last November 5 habang si and her husband, Art Atayde, becomes straight na ang dila ko. I’m thankful Maine naman ay 25 going 26 on March 3, 2021.

Telephone: 416-832-4311 12 12 Ivana Alawi is Tanduay’s 2021 calendar girl Joseph Marco details The social media star poses for Russian ‘love connection’ the brand’s 2021 calendar Remember the James Bond film feeling na may connection talaga Social media star Ivana “From Russia With Love?” No? Well, kayo? You guys Alawi was announced on it doesn’t matter really. understand each Friday, November 20 as the We were just reminded of the other. So ganoon new Tanduay Calendar Girl for film hearing Joseph Marco’s tale ‘yung feeling. 2021. about how he found love. Parehas kami Ivana posted some of the Appearing as guest on “Ma- ng iniisip,” he photos that will come out soon. gandang Buhay,” Joseph revealed shared. The photos were taken by Mark details relating to his first meeting Asked Nicdao. with his beautiful Russian girlfriend what he “I am your Tanduay Calen- Darja Romanova. thinks made dar Girl 2021,” she said. “Nagkakilala kami ni Dasha Darja fall for Mark also shared one of his through a common friend and him, he shared: favorite photos from the shoot. we started talking gamit ang “Well sabi niya sa Ivana follows in the Google Translate. Kasi hindi siya akin na nagustu- footsteps of other stars who’ve nagi-English. But now, she learned han niya raw ako been Tanduay calendar girls – how to speak in English. But you dahil sa smile ko. Erich Gonzales, Heart Evange- know what, even without the Kasi mahilig siya sa lista, Bela Padilla, and Barbie (Google) translate, alam mo ‘yung BTS. Sabi ko Rus- Imperial, to name a few. sian na mahilig sa BTS, K-pop, doon ko talaga nasabi na iba siya. Mayroon siyang isang How Arra eases pandemic anxiety gusto roon, si Suga na palaging nag- ARRA San Agustin welcomes at home. I feel useless kapag time to Him, i-smile, na-compare niya ako.” 2021 with open arms. “Magan- nakatengga lang ako sa bahay and also At first, Joseph was not comfort- da ang naging pasok ng taon at walang trabaho.” for myself TOP, Christopher Gavin celebrates his birthday last RUSSIAN December. ABOVE, Model and singer Samantha for me kasi nabigyan ako ng “Matagal din akong na- and for poses with her brother Christopher. bagong show, ‘Lolong’, with bakante,” she says. my family. continued on page 19 Ruru Madrid and Shaira Diaz. The lockdown forced her to I learned “Action-drama ito so we had have a prolonged rest period. how to be Julia Barretto reunites with her father Dennis Padilla to do some training on how “Noong umpisa ng lockdown, more thankful for what I have. to do fight scenes and stunts nagkaroon din ako ng anxiety. At ngayon, may bagong show, They may not see each other often but on the latest post of to prepare for our roles in Ang dami kong naiisip. Ang nag-enjoy ako sa lock in taping the “PAKBOYS: Takusa” actor Dennis Padilla, the father and ‘Lolong’.” last regular soap ko was ‘Ma- namin. It’s really nice to be daughter were seen in a selfie and a promotional video with She’s really happy to be back drasta’ pa in 2019.” back to work.” Julia. working before the cameras. But after some medidation, Since Arra is a trained ballet Dennis started the video saying: “Guys! may mag-iimbita “Na-miss ko talaga ang acting she learned to leave it all up dancer and figure skater, she’s sa inyo sa PAKBOYS, Eto siya oh.” kasi nawala pati ‘yung taping to the Lord. “I’ve always been hoping to someday be given a No other details were mentioned about their recent meet- ing, although in their past Instagram posts, Julia and Dennis ng ‘Bubble Gang’. Ako pa spiritual and I embraced what project that will require her to typically spend time together during the holidays. naman, may pagka-workahol- happened as the Lord’s way of display her talent and skills in Besides Julia, Dennis has two more children with his ex-wife Marjorie Barretto, they are ic. I don’t want to be just idle saying for me to devote more ballet and figure skating. Claudia and Leon.

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Jane de Leon ecstatic after being entrusted with Darna series on ABS-CBN: “Akala ko to feel postponed, down hindi na if it’s a “I feel blessed to be a Kapamilya.” matutuloy. neg- Ayoko talaga ative minado si Jane de Leon “I’m really, really happy na maki- mag-expect. com- na tila “rollercoaster” ta kayo lahat. I feel so blessed to be a “Yun ang pinaka-prinomise ko kay ment. ang emosyong naram- Kapamilya,” bahagi ng mensahe ni Jane Lord na ayoko mag-expect ng kahit ano Kail- daman niya dahil sa sa top executives ng network. because alam ko naman na may darating angan atras-abanteng estado “And grabe yung pasasalamat ko talaga na blessings. lang Ang proyektong pagbibidahan niya sa mga boss. Until now, andun yung “And then, yun ang sinabi ko dati talaga bilang Darna. tiwala nila sa akin na ibigay nila sa akin habang nag-audition ako sa mga boss. matu- yung bato.” “Sinabi ko sa kanila na, ‘If hindi po tuto Pero nangibabaw raw ang saya sa puso Hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin talaga para sa akin ito, naiintindihan ko ako ni Jane na maramdaman ang tiwala at daw makapaniwala si Jane na hindi siya na baka para talaga sa ibang tao or para kung pagmamahal sa kanya bilang Kapamilya sinukuan ng ABS-CBN sa kabila ng mga sa ibang nararapat na artista. Pero kung paano mag-manage nun because it’s ng ABS-CBN managament. aberya sa Darna. ibibigay niyo po sa akin ito at pagkakati- really normal sa showbiz. Last December 4, kinumpirma ni November 26, 2020, inulat ng isang walaan niyo po ako, nagpapasalamat po May apela rin siya sa ga solid Kapami- ABS-CBN chief operating officer Cory ABS-CBN insider na tuloy pa rin ang talaga ako.’” lya viewers. Vidanes na sa 2021 ipalalabas ang Darna paglipad ni Jane bilang Darna, pero sa Sabi ni Jane, “Sana subaybayan niyo na pagbibidahan ni Jane. halip na pelikula ay para sa isang serye. MESSAGE TO HER CRITICS po lahat ng mga proyekto na lalabas sa Ani Cory, “Tuloy na tuloy po po ang Hindi rin daw kaila kay Jane na may ABS-CBN. Hindi po kami maggi-give paglipad ng Darna, at ang gaganap JANE THANKS ABS-CBN FOR EN- ibang tao na hindi boto sa kanya bilang up especially yung mga bosses.” bilang Darna ay walang iba kundi si Ms. TRUSTING THE ROLE TO HER Darna. Sa ngayon ay magbabalik daw ulit si Jane de Leon.” Sa parte ni Jane, sumagi raw sa isip niya Ano ang kanyang pakiramdam sa mga Jane sa training para sa kanyang action Kasabay ito ng pag-renew ni Jane ng noong una pa lang ibinigay ang proyekto batikos na natatanggap niya? scenes sa Darna, dahil pansamantala raw kontrata bilang talent ng Star Magic, ang sa kanya na hindi niya ipipilit kung hin- Sagot ni Jane, “I think it’s very normal siyang tumigil noon. talent management arm ng ABS-CBN. di niya tadhana ang maging Darna.

Genelie Panaligan (2ND FROM LEFT) is Aiko Melendez walks out of Ogie Diaz’s interview joined by his daughters and son on her It all started quite happilly with hiya dito sa YouTube channel mo. birthday. the two long-time friends seeming- Napapahiya ‘yung tao. Napapahiya ly enjoying some catching up. din ako. Kaibigan mo ako, dapat This lin- It didn’t take long, however, for pinoprotektahan mo ako dito. Ano gered for a the whole thing to turn nasty, with ba naman ‘to Mother? Vlog mo moment until Aiko returned to Aiko admonishing Ogie for asking ‘to. Dapat protektahan mo ako. reveal it was all just a prank. probing questions, noting how Nakakahiya. Maghihiwalay kami Darn. these were a tad too embarrassing nu’ng tao sa vlog mo!” After her And here we were actually not only for her but also for her rant, Aiko then stood up, leaving waiting for them to spill drinks on co-guest, boyfriend Jay Khonghun. Ogie looking somewhat shocked each or something. She told Ogie, “Mother, bakit and speechless. Not. mo kinakargahan si Jay? Nakaka- Awkward!

14 14 Ogie Diaz shares how Liza Soberano helped save his daughter’s life Ogie Diaz has a lot to be thankful for “Ang his ward Liza Soberano. bait But one thing that stuck most is how talaga she helped him financially following his ni Lord. daughter’s birth several years back. Never Ogie reminded Liza of this in his birth- Niya day message for her. akong Liza celebrated her 23rd birthday Mon- zinero Arielle Perez, 13 day, Jan. 4. balance year old Filipino- Diaz wrote: “Nu’ng February 9, 2017 sa banko. ipinanganak ni Mommy Sowl si Meerah Pag pau- Canadian singer, Khel. bos na, may dumarating. songwriter and “Halos 30k a day ang gastos ko kay “Handa na akong ibenta isa-isa ang mga model from Caledon, Meerah sa NICU para madugtungan lang naipundar kong properties, mabuhay lang Ontario will be ang kanyang buhay. ang anak ko.” HAPPY BIRTHDAY & CONGRATULATIONS releasing her first “Apat na buwang nakatira sa ospital ang “Pero hindi nga nangyari yon. Kasi, sa anak ko at lagi, ang kailangan – pera. tuwing magbabayad ako sa ospital ling- EP/Album titled “Gano’n nga yata talaga pag naoospital go-linggo ng daan-daang libo, nagkakata- Arielle Perez “Fourteen” on ka, di pwedeng wala kang pera or else sa on namang me endorsements na puma- January 15, 2021. case ni Meerah, baka wala na ang anak pasok kay Liza. At doon ako sa komisyon Alexandra Abdon apologizes to Willie Revillame ko or bulag na siya or me problema sa humuhugot lagi ng pambayad ng ospital.” Coincidently, she kanyang immune system. Beauty queen Alexandra Abdon has made peace with TV host Willie Revillame. Willie called her out recently for also turns 14 on that not showing up in his show as date. Happy Birthday THE SOCIALLIST coming Valentines, Peyton Garcia is hav- scheduled. In a recent episode of the show, Arielle. continued from page 4 ing a virtual concert. Alexandra personally said sorry May 2021 bring us back to normalcy. migrating their presentations online. This to Willie. Pre-order is available She said, “Mag-a-apologize ako for not showing up, personally, live dito, maririnig niyong lahat. Kuya Wil, now on her Instagram sorry.” @AriellePerezOfficial Productions ni Albie Benitez na napapa- kasama sa second season ng programa The Miss Universe Philippines 2020 candidate from Manila explained that she had a commitment prior in Tagaytay and that she failed to return in time nood naman sa TV5. next year dahil sobra umano silang for the show. Naniniwala ang maraming (natirang) nag-enjoy at na-excite sa program na may mga Kapamilya stars and talents na sisikat local franchises (na nag-originate in South din ang liwanag sa kabila ng maraming Korea) in over 40 countries throughout the pinagdaanan ng TV network sa taong world including USA, Canada, Australia, kasalukuyan. United Kingdom, Arab World, Austria, Meanwhile, kudos to Direk John Prats Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cambodia, for a job well done. Czech Republic (Slovakia), Estonia, Fin- land, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Aga nag-enjoy sa ‘The Masked Indonesia, Isarael, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, Singer’ New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Russia, Sweden, MAGTATAPOS na sa darating na Sabado, Thailand, Ukrain, Vietnam at iba pa. 1 2 4 3 December 26, 2020 at 7 p.m. ang unang Bukod sa nag-enjoy sina Billy and the 1. Ampee Panaligan celebrates her birthday with fiancee Joseph Mendoza. 2, Noemi Cabrera joins Melissa on her birthday; 3. Parents Ricky and Flora join season ng “Masked Singer Pilipinas” na four celebrity judges sa “Masked Singer pose with daughter Melissa on her birthday; 4. Arielle Perez had a photo session with photographer Neil Garcia for her singles album. jointly produced ng Viva and Cignal TV Pilipinas,” nakapag-bonding din ang for TV5. The local lima. Inamin din ni Direk John pumalit kay magkakasama musical franchise Aga na sobra umano sina Piolo Pascual, is hosted by sing- siyang napahanga Direk Johnny Maja Salvador, er-actor-TV host Billy ng kanyang mga Catriona Gray at Crawford kasama kasama sa programa MARAMI ang pinahanga ng ac- Jake Ejercito as ang celebrity dahil sa ipinakita tor-director at entrepreneur na si John hosts. judges na sina Aga nilang enthusiasm Prats dahil sa kanya ipinagkatiwala ng Sa rami Muhlach, Cristine and professionalism ABS-CBN management ang pagdidirek ng stars and Reyes, Matteo Guidicelli at Kim Molina. during the entire run ng programa. ng star-studded and non-stop 2020 talents ng ABS-CBN, hindi napansin Tatlong mga kilalang professional Hindi naman ikinakaila ni Kim Molina ang pagkawala ng ilang (dating) mga 5 Christmas special ng network. singers-participants ang natitira na na sobra umano siyang na-startstruck kay Nasanay na kasi ang mga manonood Kapamilya sa most recent Christmas maglalaban-laban for the grand prize this Aga na dati-rati’y pinanonood lamang 5. Katelyn na lahat ng major TV events and spe- special ng Kapamilya channel tulad nina Saturday evening na kahit ang host at Mohan niya sa TV when she was in Saudi Arabia. celebrates her cials ng ABS-CBN ay ang veteran director Piolo, Maja, Alex Gonzaga, Dimples mga judges ay walang clue kung sinu-sino Samantala, sa ikawalang season ng 16th birthday; Romana, Beauty Gonzales, Sue Ramirez, 6. Katelyn na si Johnny Manahan ang nagdidirek ang mga ito. “Masked Singer Pilipinas,” gusto ni Aga na receives a nito. But he decided to move to Albie Donny Pangilinan, Wacky Kiray at iba Although magtatapos pa lamang ang mini projector sana’y may ibang celebrities from various on her 16th Benitez’s Sunday noontime show na pa na napapanood na ngayon sa mga 1st season ng “Masked Singer Pilipinas,” sectors tulad ng business, sports, politics birthday; 6 “Sunday Noontime Live” kung saan programang produced ng Brightlight looking forward na sina Aga at mga and asctors ang sumali para may variety.

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16 16 Want Happiness? Don’t Buy Stuff, young at 17, Cal the Brand, not Cal naman that I let Callie pick the path. really thought and Mom the Brand. “Usually, di ba, when you’re an artis- about being “I’m just happy that ta, your children get asked if they want Go on Vacation mindful she’s taking it into her to be artistas as well. And for Callie’s about the own pace, using her case, she wasn’t keen to doing that. hat raises a crucial question: If we communi- strengths, and you know, “At least in the first 17 years of her want to maximize the happiness ties and the being mindful kasi iyon life, she didn’t feel like she wanted to or satisfaction we get from our resources naman iyong pinaka be in this business. I was just really T Dimples Romana is “happy” to see her 16-year-old daughter money, how should we spend it? that we have Callie “using her strengths” to put together an online business highlight para sa akin. letting her be. now.” that helps local artisans promote their products. “Cal the Brand is very “In fact, she’s about to go to Austra- Research has shown that experiences bring people more Did conscious on how we lia to be in college next year to study happiness than do possessions. The idea that experiential Dimples assist Callie in putting up her can help out.” aviation. Mas ganoon siya. purchases are more satisfying than material purchases business? Although Dimples is going all out in “That makes me very, very happy has long been the domain of Cornell psychology professor She answered, “I want to take credit, her moral support for Callie, she is not that she wants to push this online kasi Thomas Gilovich. but no. Even her money was her own one to interfere with her daughter’s at least she will be able to do it pa rin Even when the vacation is not perfect, they do not view it money from the other endorsements decisions. while she’s in Australia next year.” negatively. that she’s been doing lately. The actress said, “You know, as When it rains through a beach vacation, “People will say, “All this is actually her. I think that’s parents naman, at least for me, I let well, you know, we stayed in and we played board games and it was a great family bonding experience or something.” why she also takes pride in saying it’s her be. Like I’m sure everyone knows Even if it was negative in the moment, it becomes positive after the fact. That’s a lot harder to do with material purchases because they’re right there in front of you. “When my Macbook has the colorful pinwheel show up,” he said, “I can’t say, well, at least my computer is malfunctioning!” “At least my computer and I get to spend more time together because it’s working so slowly.” “Yes, exactly.” “Turns out people don’t like hearing about other people’s possessions very much, but they do like hearing about that THE MUCH-AWAITED BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT time you saw Vampire Weekend.” I can’t imagine ever wanting to hear about someone IS COMING IN 2021, HOPEFULLY seeing Vampire Weekend, but I get the point. Reasonable people are just more likely to talk about their experiential purchases than their material purchases. (“What did you do this weekend?” “Well! I’m so glad you asked ... “) Dimples Romana’s daughter Callie starts business Dimples Romana is proud to report she is now a mother to a budding entrepreneur. Her daughter Callie, 17, is launching her online business Cal the Brand soon. Callie said she envisions the brand to be an online showcase of bags made by artisans using native materials. She said, “I’ve been working on this proj- ect maybe a little over a year now, and I’m actually launching very soon. “I’ll be mainly doing it online for now. I want to use it as a platform to promote the products of local artisans. “So, for example, my first collection is a few rattan bags that are handmade in a province.” According to Callie, starting her own busi- ness while she’s still in her teens has been her goal for some time. She elaborated, “I’ve been really wanting to start something on my own as early as now so that, at least when I’m older, there’s a chance for it to get bigger and, hopefully, reach a lot more people.” Callie wants to do collaborations as well, expand the brand’s catalogue from bags to accessories, and hopes the brand will appeal to young people.

DIMPLES ROMANA: DAUGHTER’S BIGGEST SUPPORTER Impressed by her daughter’s endeavor, Dim- ples said, “When I found out she wanted to come out with Cal the Brand, I was so excited. “Plus, she wanted to push for local artisans nga from the Philippines. I think Albay is the first one. I like that because, especially during this time, we want to be able to help one another, especially the communities, the artisans from different provinces natin sa Pilipinas. “Lalung-lalo ngayon na I’m sure a lot of industries are suffering from COVID, from not being able to create more, to produce more products. “I’m just happy that Callie, being very 17 17 COCKS continued from page 1 Maine Mendoza inspires tweet, “Set your alam cocks!!! 9:30 pm bukas!! Stay-in Love ww” Binura kaagad ito ni Maris. ARJO ATAYDE Pero may mga netizens na to go on after suffering ‘massive damage’ from showbiz na-screen- shot agad apamilya actor Arjo Atayde ang post almost quit showbiz because of Fil-Canadian is the new ni Maris the “massive damage” it has at saka done not only to him but also to voice of Bugs Bunny ni-retweet “a lot of people.” ito. K Eric Bauza started doing voice imitations by Kasun- “‘You know what, I’m out. I don’t like it anymore. replicating his parents’ Filipino accents. CBC od nito, I don’t want to do showbiz because of this damage la at nagmamahal syo, at salamat Filipino Canadian Eric Bauza, 41, will be nag-apol- they’ve done,’ not only to me, but to a lot of people... sa lahat ng mga nagmahal at the voice of the iconic Looney Tunes charac- ogize I was just so affected that I wanted to quit,”he said. nagtiwala sayo,” she said. ter Bugs Bunny, who turned 80 this year. naman His mom, veteran actress Sylvia Sanchez, con- “Salamat sa pagiging Pag asa, Since being featured on CBC’s The agad ang firmed this. Ligaya at Liwanag naming lahat. National, he’s been inundated with interview aktres. “Sinabi mo sa akin, ‘Ma, stop na ako sa pag-arte, Kaka proud ka!!! A well-earned requests and even got some shout-outs from ayoko na, pagod na ako.’ Ang dami mong pangamba merit for a gifted performer. You celebrities, leaving him exhilarated and a bit sa sarili mo, ang dami mong questions, ‘nak, na alam really deserve it nak. Embrace it. bewildered, according to the Toronto Star. mo ‘yun, hindi ko rin masagot. Sabi mo magpo-pro- Own it. Take care of it and Use duce ka na lang, ayaw mo kitang sabihan noon anak it but don’t forget to stay humble “Ken Jeong just tweeted at me,” he told na, ‘Huwag kang mag-quit ng pag-arte, anak, kasi ito and always keep your feet on the the Star from his home in Los Angeles. “This ‘yung mundo mo.’ Pero buhay mo ‘yan eh, desisyon mo ground.” is getting out of control.” ‘yan. Hindi kita puwedeng pakialaman.” Arjo dedicated his achieve- Bauza can effortlessly shift in and out of But everything changed when Arjo won the Best ment to his girlfriend Maine character. His repertoire includes Daffy Duck, Actor award at the recent Asian Academy Creative Mendoza, saying that she is Tweety Bird and Marvin the Martian. Aniya, “Typo yun. sorry omg. Awards, making him the first Filipino to achieve among his inspirations to move The voice imitations started at home (crying face emoji)” the feat. forward. when Eric would mimic the accents of his Fili- Natatawa naman ang ilang neti- Sylvia said she’s proud of her son for winning “I’m very happy and blessed. pino parents — Elvira, a property assessment zens sa typo error ni Maris. the award and that the honor is proof that Arjo She knows naman what I have to clerk, and Eddie, a correctional officer. Narito ang ilan sa kanilang mga deserves to stay in showbiz. say. I’ve just dedicated this for her. Bauza grew up in the Scarborough area reaksiyon: “Sa lahat ng mga tanong mo, pagdadalawang isip She’s an inspiration to me, she’s my of metropolitan Toronto. At Cardinal New- at pangamba, ito ang eksaktong sagot anak!! Ito ang cohort and I’m happy,” Arjo said. STAY-IN LOVE man Catholic High School in the 1990s, he Ang Stay-in Love ay ang bagong mundo mo. Dito ka nararapat!!!” Sylvia said. Instead of quitting, he now delivered the morning announcements in the “Super super Proud of you Juan Carlos Campo even looks forward to working kilig-serye ng TV5 mula sa CS voice of Homer Simpson and produced video Atayde!!!” she added. with Maine. Studios at Cignal. sketches for school assemblies invoking Ace The veteran actress vowed that the whole family “Anything, just something dif- Ayon sa website ng TV5 ukol sa Ventura and Austin Powers, according to the will support Arjo. ferent,” he said when asked what istorya ng palabas: “Hindi ito typi- “Walang kasing sarap ang naging kapalit ng lahat his dream project with Maine is. Star. cal katulong vs. amo drama. ng hirap, kabiguan at pasakit sayo. Abutin mo ang “Kahit ano po, basta makatra- He pursued radio, television and film at “Maaaliw kayo sa kwento ng mga lahat ng gusto mo at dito lng ako mga kapatid mo at baho ko siya and something that Centennial College. He had an internship at magkapitbahay at kasambahay na, daddy mo na aagapay sayo kasama ng mga dasal ng we would both enjoy and present an animation studio in Los Angeles, where taga-utos man o tagasilbi, sosyal o buong pamilya at ng mga taong may tiwala, nagtiwa- something new.” he worked as a production assistant and promdi, Englisher o may punto, voiced some side characters. He got his name pare-parehong ‘pag na-in-love, out by distributing a rudimentary demo reel makalat!” daughter sa ex-girlfriend na si Andi Eigenmann na on audio cassette. Makakasama ni Maris dito sina Jake susunod sa yapak ni Erap si Ellie (Adrianna Gabrielle Eigenmann) at pagiging In the mid-2000s, he got his first big Kokoy de Santos, Ruffa Gutierrez, one of the hosts ng Sunday musical show na “Sunday MARAMI ang nagsasabi na ang 30-year-old actor-TV role after meeting Jorge Gutierrez, who was Pooh, at Bobby Andrews. Kasama Noontime Live” na napapanood sa TV5 every Sunday host na si Jake Ejercito ang isa sa mg anak ng dating developing a pilot for Nickelodeon called El rin dito ang baguhang aktor na si lunch. Pangulo at mayor ng Maynila Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera. Marc David. Unlike other young dads na si Joseph `Erap’ Estrada na Gutierrez says he had auditioned Sa kanyang Instagram, ibinahagi (Jake became a father at may posibilidad na pumasok sa age 21), Jake is definitely hundreds of people to play Rodolfo Rivera, ni Maris ang official poster ng pala- pulitika balang araw ngayong a good father and provider the overprotective superhero father of the bas noong nakaraang November 8. retired na ang kanyang ama. kay Ellie who is co-parenting title character, but couldn’t find the person Sabi niya sa caption, “We’re Si Jake ay nagtapos ng his daughter with Andi. with the right voice — a blend of Ricardo down to our last shooting day of Political Science sa Mary Queen Ito’y bihirang makita sa the first cycle and seeing this poster University in London and took Montalban and Scarface but with a Mexican ibang guys who sired their his master’s degree in Market- accent. now, slowly, nagssink in na lahat. Jake Ejercito and daughter Ellie children out of wedlock. ing sa Norththumbria University Bauza took up the challenge. Gutierrez Dati pinapangarap ko lang ‘to. Gusto ni Jake na maging in Singapore with honors. says he told Nickelodeon executives: “We Salamat Lord! hands-on father kay Ellie laluna ngayon na tapos na At first, Jake was considered a reluctant actor dahil “Sana po supportahan niyo ang siya sa kanyang pag-aaral sa ibang bansa. Katunayan, found a Canadian-Filipino guy who can do a mas binigyan nito ng priority ang kanyang studies series na ito! Excited na si Diding hindi priority sa ngayon ng actor-host ang pagkakaroon better Mexican accent than any Mexican I’ve hanggang ito’y nakapagtapos ng kanyang master’s in ng lovelife dahil mas naka-focus ang kanyang attention ever auditioned.” The studio agreed to bring maglinis ng mga kalat sa bahay at June 2018. sa kanyang anak na in a couple of years ay isa nang him on and get him a U.S. work visa. buhay. Turning 31 on March 27, 2021, mas ini-enjoy ngayon ganap na teenager maging sa kanyang bagong career ni Jake ang pagiging ama sa kanyang 9-year-old bilang actor at TV host.

18 18 AC Bonifacio reportedly ‘Mind your own business’ Angelica Panganiban on being asked about marriage the first Filipino to appear Angelica Panganiban hates it whenever wa. Pogi lang at maganda, ing beauty queen ko, hindi rin planned, people would ask her about marriage. hindi pa manom- i- nangyari na lang. Things just happen in ‘Riverdale’ She discussed this in an episode of her nate-nominate. ‘Di pa kung talagang para sa iyo. But being a online talk show relating how matanggal-tang- gal beauty titlist helped in opening a lot of MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya dancer her family often ask her sa bahay ni Kuya. opportunities for me. Una ‘yung hosting AC Bonifacio will appear on the 5th season about it. Wala namang mga and now, acting.” of popular US TV show “River- dale.” In her Instagram account, AC “Si- yempre lalo talent. Puro ganda, She was born in Alaminos, Laguna and shared a video of the US TV na sa pamilya ‘di ba. puro pogi lang mga ki- got her name from her dad (Ariel, who show featuring her in a Si Mama ”yung, nukuha ni Kuya. passed last year) and her mom (Estrella). dance battle with the ‘Sana magkaa- ‘Tas kapag She was already a graduate of UP Los series’ main character, no ka na ‘no? panget ka Banos, majoring in chemistry when she Cheryl Blossom, Magka-boy- kailangan joined her first beauty pageants, Miss played by Ameri- can friend ka funny ka. Laguna and Miss Philippines Earth. But actress Madelaine Petsch. na, ‘tapos Kailangan it was in Bb. Pilipinas Universe that she The new season of “Riverdale” is set to ‘pag ano, masipag ka, got her title. premiere in the US this January 20. siya na kailangan mabait ka,” After her reign, she This is reportedly the first time that a talaga Mimiyuuuh said. joined ABS-CBN and Filipino talent will be appearing in the iyon,’ The comedic vlogger highlighted became a host in “Um- US series. In 2010, Charice Pempengco ‘Yung mga the “biased treatment” by calling the agang Kay Ganda”. She appeared on the musical drama “Glee” as ganu’n?,” she attention of the show, saying: “Woohh! also did two soaps, Sunshine Corazon. shared. The inequality up in here in this house, “Playhouse” with AC was last featured in “The Ellen DeGe- It is annoy- PBB!” Angelica Pangan- neres Show” last 2013. AC made headlines ing, she said. Just recently, the show’s newest iban and “Killer last year for her dance covers of Blackpink songs, which the K-pop group recognized. “Kasi parang edition, “PBB: Connect,” took a great Bride” with Maja In 2018, “Riverdale” trended in the bakit? Bakit niyo gusto leap forward auditioning wannabe stars Salvador. So how Philippines after its lead stars, KJ Apa and ang isang tao magkaroon ng partner online. is it working Cole Sprouse, were “investigated” in a pro- eh nakikita mo naman na buong-buo Hosted by Toni Gonzaga, Bianca Gon- with Jinggoy and motional video on how Filipino they are. siya by herself. Talaga ba? Kailangan ba zalez, and Robi Domingo, it premiered Sylvia in “Coming talaga ng lalake o ng babae sa buhay mo last Sunday, Dec. 6. Home”? para lang masabing kumpleto ka?,” she Mimiyuuuh’s vlog has already garnered “They’re both RUSSIAN related. “Eh ‘di ba nga dapat buo ka bago over 338,000 views on YouTube as of very nice,” she says. continued from page 13 ka makipagrelasyon sa iba, dahil kung this writing. “They know na first hindi, hindi rin naman kayo magiging movie ko lang ito, able with their long-distance relationship, masaya.” Ariella enjoys unplanned so they helped me but now he realized it is what makes it She firmly believes it’s something that’s a lot. Sobrang bait special. personal. career nila, inalalayan ako, “At this age, parang important sa iyo Angelica reminded those who keep so I was not intimidat- ed. na: hindi lang sa magkita kayo but to maintain whatever it is kahit pa gaano asking about it to simply “mind your ARIELLA Arida won the Bb. Pilipinas Excited nga ako doing this, Universe title in 2013 and represent- kalayo ang distance. So own business.” pero kinakabahan din kasi we talk every day, we “Batuhin mo ‘yung mga taong nagtat- ed our country in the Miss Universe nga first movie ko, dati pageant held that year in Moscow. She update each other. And anong ng ganyan. Sabihin niyo, ‘Kayo, puro TV lang, so bagong en- ‘yun din ang na-realize kelan kayo gaganda?” placed third runner up, the only Asian vironment ito for me.” to make it among the top finalists. She ko, na I think healthy She was also daunted din for couples na may has now made her first movie, “Coming by her role. “Kasi siyem- space, may space ng Did Mimiyuuuh throw shade Home”, where she plays an OFW in pre, baguhan lang ako, konti.” at ‘PBB?’ Qatar who becomes the other woman of tapos mistress pa ang role ko. Marco, 32, made his relationship Jinggoy Estrada, Kaya ko ba? Nagta- with Romanova known to the masses last It seems that YouTube sensation Mim- whose legal wife, nong-tanong ako how August via a heartfelt post on Instagram. iyuuuh is not a huge fan of “Pinoy Big Sylvia Sanchez, to play a mistress. Our Joseph feels blessed as he has not just Brother (PBB).” is in Manila with director, Adolf Alix, also one but two filmfest entries in the ongoing We might be wrong but based on a their children. helped me interpret my Metro Manila Filmfest: Regal Entertain- recent vlog, “My dog controls my life for In the movie’s role. Nag-enjoy ako sa ment’s horror offering, “The Missing” and a day,” Mimiyuuuh doesn’t like it that zoom presscon, shooting, I learned a lot Heaven’s Best Entertainment’s dramatic the show seems to favor good-looking Ariella says her joining the movies wasn’t at ang sarap pala nitong gawin. Now, I thunderbolt, “Isa Pang Bahaghari”. contestants, even going on to comment planned. “It’s my manager, Arnold pray that sana, I’d be given more good Joseph is also part of an HBO Malaysia how it just repeats itself. Vegafria, na nagsali sa akin sa project,” projects in the future.” crime-drama TV series called “The Bridge”. “Bwiset yung iba nga walang ginaga- she adds. “Sa bagay, kahit ‘yung pagig-

19 19 “I was asked to act in a scene where “Pinagdasal ko ‘yon kay St. Jude Paulo and I were drinking. There was (Thaddeus, Patron of the Hopeless). At a stand-in for Paulo. Honestly, when that time, walang nagpapa-audition dito I got to the audition, I felt strange. na Koreans so I went to Seoul. But I Charlie Dizon wins The other auditionees were very guess it wasn’t meant for me, although against veteran actresses young, mga 15-16-17 ang edad grabe ang dasal ko, pinag-novena ko... Best Actress and, I wondered, ‘What am I nine times a day for nine days. Natupad doing here?’ But you know, I lahat including what month I would be Charlie Dizon couldn’t believe that she won Best Actress desperately wanted to have a called to Korea. Noong binawi, I got de- of the virtual 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) job, so...” pressed. I didn’t go out of the house for for Fan Girl which won a lion’s share of the awards. How did I desperately wanted several days. I didn’t she feel want to show myself during her to have a job, so...” to people. I stopped t was a big upset, Charlie pitted “Reserved na fan,” she kissing scene schooling (Ateneo) against some of the industry’s act- qualified. “Mahiyain talaga with Paulo? and went to Korea pero nothing hap- ing (multi-awarded) giants such as ako in real life. I am shy. “I was conscious and a bit pened.” Nora Aunor (Isa Pang Bahaghari), During the shoot, direk told nervous because when it was She continues to pray to St. Jude. Sylvia Sanchez (Coming Home) me not to judge my character, shot, I wasn’t close to Pau yet,” It turned out that bigger things were and Iza Calzado (Tagpuan), the to forget my real self and think she laughed. in store for her. In 2018, she joined biggest surprise of the yearend. that I am Jane.” Good thing her boyfriend Star Magic and was given the boy name IFan Girl is the story of an obsessed Yes, in real life, she’s a “silent” fan didn’t get mad at her? Charlie by Charo Santos-Concio. She’s teenage girl (Charlie as Jane) who spends of Paulo Avelino. “I don’t have a boyfriend!” in the cast of Four Sisters Before the a memorable night with her idol (Paulo). During the audition, direk point- She’s an avid fan of K-pop. Wedding, a prequel to Four Sisters and a Of course, there’s nothing wrong with ed to the door and told me, ‘Hayun She actually auditioned and Wedding (now streaming in Kapamilya teenagers admiring their idols but not to si Paulo!’ at doon nawala ang poise went to Korea to train for a platforms). the point of obsession. ko. Napatili ako! Hahaha!!! That’s K-pop group until an issue about Any expectations now that she’s on the Although a fan herself like Jane, when direk was convinced that I was her visa cropped up. Two of her brink of stardom? Charlie (real full name: April Rose Dizon really Paulo’s fan.” fellow trainees joined other groups “None,” said Charlie. Matienzo) said that she is not the “obses- Actually, Paulo was not around and Charlie came home emp- I guess she will have to make another sive” type. during Charlie’s audition. ty-handed, broken-hearted. novena to St. Jude.

Alden winnings to cancer patient gram. Five na personal niyang idu-donate sa Alden sa may Scout Madrinan in Que- thousand isang fan na may sakit na kanser. zon City, isang simpleng get-together pesos la- Ang kanyang P45,000 win ay ti- with his family ang naganap sa kanyang ALTHOUGH isa si sa mga host ng mang ang numbasan ni Maine Mendoza ng kaarawan. Pero ang nakakatuwa, hindi longest-running noontime show na nabawas katapat na amount para makatu- nakalimot ang fans ng actor-host at “Eat Bulaga” nagsilbi siyang contes- sa kanyang long. celebrity endorser ng pagpapadala sa tant sa popular segment ng programa, P50,000 Since may pandemya at sarado kanya ng mga birthday cakes at iba’t ang “Bawal Judgmental” on his 29th na panalo na ang Concha’s Garden Café ni ibang regalo. birthday celebration sa nasabing pro-

John Lloyd magbabalik-TV na MUKHANG tuloy na ang pagbab- 2017 nang pansamantalang tumigil ang pinamama- alik-showbiz ng actor na si John Lloyd actor sa kanyang showbiz career. Pero halaan ng Cruz sa pamamagitan ng isang bagong nagpatuloy ang sitcom until 2020. award-win- sitcom sa TV5 produced by Brightlight Wala pang nire-reveal kung sinu-sino ning actor Productions ni Albee Benitez. ang makakasama ni JLC sa kanyang na si Lav Albee Benitez and John Lloyd Cruz Matagal-tagal na ring nagkausap sina bagong sitcom na magsisilbi rin niyang Diaz under Albee at Lloydie at doon pa lamang ay showbiz comeback. Bukod sa sitcom ay Blacksheep marami na ang nag-speculate na may may plano ring i-produce ng pelikula si Productions. The movie started nung proyektong niluluto ang dalawa. John Lloyd ng Brightlight Productions. wala pang quarantine. Kasama rin sa Zanjoe hiwalay na sa Ito’y nakatakdang idirek ni Edgar Samantala, bago ang lockdown, may cast ang ex-girlfriend ni JLC na si Shaina `Bobot’ Mortiz na siya ring director balik-tambalan sana sina JLC at Bea Magdayao. Pinay-Australian GF? ng huling TV sitcom ng comebacking Alonzo sa bakuran ng Star Cinema na Mahigit tatlong taon din huminto si actor, ang “Home Sweetie Home” na pamamahalaan ni Cathy Garcia-Molina. Lloydie sa kanyang karera along with MUKHANG hiwalay na rin ang ex-PBB pinagtambalan nila ni Toni Gonzaga. But the project was put on hold dahil his ex-girlfriend na si Ellen Adarna kung housemate-turned actor na si Zanjoe Marudo Ang nasabing sitcom ay nagsimula nung sa pandemya. Ang comeback movie ni kanino siya may two-and-a-half-year-old sa kanyang Filipino-Australian January 5, 2014 hanggang October JLC ay ang “Servando Magdamag” na son na si Elias Modesto. (ex) girlfriend model-surfer na naka-base sa Siargao (just like actress Andi Eigenmann) na si Josie Prendergast, 16 years Diego Loyzaga reveals he’s in a the actor’s junior. Sa isang Zanjoe Marudo deny romance with Angelica Panganiban post, nakita si Josie na may relationship with Barbie Imperial ibang foreigner guy na kasama sa halip na “Wala pong katotohanan ano-anong palabas,” Zanjoe si Zanjoe pero hindi nagsasalita tungkol dito MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya celebrities Diego ‘yon.” asked Hyubert. Zanjoe contin- ang actor. Loyzaga and Barbie Imperial are now officially in a These were the words of ued, “Para sa mga umaasa at Zanjoe was in a long relationship with relationship. In his Instagram account, Diego posted Zanjoe Marudo as he ad- mga naniniwala, lilinawin ko his ex-girlfriend actress, Bea Alonzo but the a photo of him and Barbie embracing each other na po, wala pong katotohanan dressed rumors linking him actor admitted their break-up in his January on the beach. “Happy new year to us,” Loyzaga ‘yon. Mabuti po talaga kaming romantically to his Walang 20, 2016 guesting sa programa ng King of wrote, with a heart emoji. “Thanks for making the Hanggang Paalam co-star magkaibigan nung tao.” Talk na si Boy Abunda, ang “Tonight with end of my 2020 memorable. Let’s go, 2021!” Diego Angelica Panganiban. The actor was The actor further explained they had Boy Abunda”. captioned the post. interviewed by his friend Hyubs to be in a lock-in taping for five months Lately naman ay nali-link ang actor sa Sunshine Cruz was among the celebrities who con- Azarcon in his YouTube vlog and one to shoot the series because of the pan- gratulated the young couple for their relationship. of the questions that came up was demic. kanyang co-star sa “Walang Hanggang “You both deserve to be happy! Happy about the said rumor. To clarify things, “Nag-lock in kami, nag-taping kami Paalam” na si Angelica Panganiban pero New Year Diegs and my beautiful Cai,” Zanjoe categorically denied that there sa Subic ng ‘Walang Hanggang Paalam’ agad itong pinabulaanan ito ng actor na Sunshine commented. is a brewing romance between him and dahil ‘yun nga pandemic, kailangang nagsabing sila’y magkaibigan lamang. Diego and Barbie sparked Angelica. mag-lock in. Parang limang buwan There was also a time na na-link din siya romance rumors last November “Bakit ba ganun, ‘tol? Nagulat din kaming lock-in pero may break naman. sa kanyang co-star sa “Dream Dad” na si when the actor commented on ako sa isyu na ‘yan sa YouTube. Pu- “Sa awa naman ng Diyos, tapos na Bella Padilla na hindi rin totoo liban sa the actress’ bikini photo on wede ba ‘yon? Puwede bang gawin kami at mapapanood niyo kami hang- kanilang pagiging magkaibigan lamang. Instagram. They were also spotted ‘yon? ‘Di ka ba madedemanda sa gang Marso pa sa ABS-CBN,” Zanjoe At 38, mukhang hindi pa natatagpuan ni together in a museum in Antipolo ganun? Nag-iimbento ka ng kung stated. Zanjoe ang makakatuwang niya sa buhay. last December. 20 20 ang bago niyang movie project sa Viva Rhen nagpapasalamat kay Coco Films, “The Other Wife” na pagsasama- han nila ni Lovi Poe at ang continuation AYON sa sexy star na si Rhen Es- builder na si German `Kuya Germs’ ng local remake ng Korean movie na cano, sobra umano siyang nagi-enjoy Moreno sa now-defunct late night show “Spellbound “ kung saan tampok na mga sa kanyang pagiging bahagi ng cast ng ng GMA, ang “Walang Tulugan with the bituin sina Bela Padilla at Marco Gum- top-rating and long-running action-dra- Master Showman”. abao. ma series na “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” ni Sobra rin ang pasasalamat ni Rhen kay “2020 is a very challenging year for ev- Coco Martin. Coco dahil sa tiwalang ibinibigay nito sa eryone,” dugtong pa niya. “Sana Covid- “We are like a family sa set,” pahay- kanya sa “Ang Probinsyano”. free na tayo sa susunod na taon,” asam ag ni Rhen na isa sa mga anak-anakan Dahil sa lock-in set-up sa mga tapings pa ng lead actress ng hit movie na “Adan” ng yumaong Master Showman at star and shootings, hindi masimulan ni Rhen na ipinalabas in 2019.

PRESIDENT PACQUIAO because it will lead has opposed legistaltions favoring the continued from page 1 you to all truth. LGBT community just as Duterte has The Bible is the wavered on the the Sexual Orientation Party for the 2022 national and local manual to life.” and Gender Identity Expression Equality elections,” Ron Munsayac, PDP-La- In 2019 Pacquiao Bill, also known as the Anti-Discrimina- ban executive director, said in a Viber emphasized the tion Bill (ADB), or SOGIE bill. He once message. importance of pre- called gays as “worse than animals” but “Senator Koko Pimentel is now Execu- paring for eternal apologized afterwards. tive Vice Chairman of the Party and will happiness while Some are calling for a massive voter work very closely with our Chairman Sen. Aquilino Pimentel III (left) swears in two new officers of PDP-Laban — House Speaker Lord still on earth. education to prevent a Pacquiao presi- President Duterte, National President Allan Velasco (center) as executive president and Sen.Manny Pacquiao as president. He said, “Read dency. Sen. Manny Pacquiao, and Executive In 2016, he was elected to the senate the Bible contin- The Philippines is crazy about boxing, Vice Presidential Speaker Lord Velasco,” with 16 million votes. Some past leaders ually, pray continually ...until when? As specially a world-title-winning Pacquiao he added. have come from the the senate before long as you are still alive on this earth. bringing glory to the country. The Speculation reached new levels after running for the presidency. Being a You are forming your destiny which way masses see in him themselves as someone the wearing-in, a sign experts said was devout Christian surely helps where the you go, either eternal suffering or eternal small and poor winning against the big a positioning move ahead of the 2022 church remains influential. happiness. Hebrews 9:27-18, ‘Just as and rich foreigner. presidential elections. Pacquiao’s name As a member of the Philippine Senate, people are destined to die once, and after The country grinds to a halt during his is among those being floated as a possi- Pacquiao authored the law declaring the that face judgment, so Christ was sacri- bouts and crime falls down to near-zero ble contender in the 2022 presidential last Monday of January as the National during his televised fights. elections. Bible Day in the Philippines. People ...gays as “worse than animals” He would have the wealth, Can the 41-year-old add president of from all pillars of society – the govern- political allies and Duterte’s the Philippines to his list of titles? ment, entertainment, business, and the ficed once to take away the sins of many, masterful campaign machine to help him Back in June this year, Bob Arum, church – unite on this day to celebrate and he will appear a second time, not to if he decided to run. Pacquiao’s former promoter, said the Holy Bible as the cradle of the bear sin, but to bring salvation to those In boxing,he has won titles in different he wouldn’t be surprised if the box- Christian faith. And 100,000 Bibles were who are waiting for me.’” classes. But he has yet to amass the same er-turned-senator would run for the printed for this event to be given away to His rags to riches story is also a strong notch of victories in the political ring, presidency in 2022. the different sectors of society. selling point. He generously donates and it remains to be seen if he can pull “I did a telephone call with him. ‘Bob, “The Bible is the only book we need to through various projects to help the off a presidential victory. I’m gonna run in 2022 and when I win, discover the foundational truth of how poor. “Winning a seat in the Senate is differ- I want you there at my inauguration,” to know and walk with God,” Pacquiao Netizens flooded Twitter, mostly hor- ent from running a presidential race. If Arum said. said at the National Bible Day event in rified at the thought of him becoming Pacquiao has already tapped the support But Pacquiao denied that he discussed January. Philippine president. Pacquiao has no of local politicians at this point, proba- any plans about running for president He also emphasized the importance leadership track record and has duti- bly, he might have a chance,” Go added. with Arum. of reading God’s Word, “Read the Bible fully followed Duterte’s drug war. He

21 21 Richard Yap changes a different path

While Richard Yap had other offers the COVID-19 pandemic—forced a didn’t want me to transfer.” few months were better. We’re slowly from different networks, transferring number of Kapamilya stars to seek Asked which Kapuo stars he’s most ex- recovering,” the actor-entrepreneur said. to GMA 7, the former ABS-CBN projects elsewhere: Some found cited to collaborate with, Richard said it’s Richard is also thankful that show biz talent said, was the “easy” and “most work in the revitalized TV5; others Michael V. “I have been a fan of ‘Bubble is starting to find its footing again. “We practical” career move. like Richard, opted for GMA 7. Gang’ for a long time,” the 53-year-old haven’t been able to work a lot this year,” “GMA has been there for a Network transfers are typical- star said. he said, adding that vlogging has been long time, it has been doing a ly met with mixed reactions As for possible leading ladies, Richard a good way to maintain visibility while lot of shows. I simply chose a from fans. But given the named Heart Evangelista, Rhian Ramos, television work was nonexistent. more established network; it’s current situation in the Marian Rivera, Lovi Poe, Solenn Heu- “At least my supporters still get to see the main reason we went here,” industry, people, Richard ssaff and Jennylyn Mercado. “I would me and get updated about what I do,” related the actor, who recently observed, have become love to work with anyone of them. There he pointed out. Richard and his family signed an exclusive contract with more forgiving. are a lot of great actors here, too,” he usually travel during the holiday season. the Kapuso network “I think they’re more under- said. This time, they stayed at home. “We’re The nonrenewal of ABS-CBN’s standing now because of what The year 2020 was a challenging one just happy and grateful that we’re alive franchise—coupled with the pro- happened,” he related. “But of for everyone. In his case, it’s his restau- and healthy,” he said. “I hope 2021is duction restrictions prompted by course, there were some who rants that took a beating. But the past better for all of us.”

be 16 years after their first hit movie, ryn Bernardo isang TV series. Huling TV series na Piolo at Claudine “Milan” na ipinalabas nung February bilang YouTu- ginawa ng dalawa ay ang horror-fanta- 2004. ber na kanyang sy-drama na “La Luna Sangre” na tuma- magtatambal 16 Ang last movie na sinimulan gal sa ere ng siyam ng buwan, June 2017 ginawa ni Piolo ay nung January to March 2018. years after their ang second team-up 3, 2020 na Dahil sa pandemya, nabalam din ang nila ni Toni Gonza- pinamaga- kanilang reunion movie project dahil ga, ang “Last Night” tang “Every- hanggang ngayon ay sarado pa rin ang first movie in 2017 na dinirek ni dayKath” at mga sinehan. Their last movie together Joyce Bernal at joint meron nang ay ang mega hit movie na “The Hows of DAHIL sa pandemya, maraming production ng Star 2.65m sub- Us” na dinirek ni Cathy Molina-Garcia proyekto ang nabinbin sa bakuran ng Cinema and Spring Films. scribers. in 2018. Star Cinema at kasama na rito ang Sina Piolo at Claudine ay dating prized Masaya ang fans and followers ng Kathryn holds the title of Box Of- reunion movie nina John Lloyd Cruz talents ng Star Magic ng ABS-CBN. nobya ni Daniel Padilla dahil nasusubay- fice Queen matapos umabot ng almost at Bea Alonzo maging ang reunion film bayan nila ang everyday life ng aktres. P900-M ang first team up nila nila ng nina Claudine Barretto at Piolo Pascual Samantala, sina Kathryn at Daniel ay Kapuso prized actor na si Alden Rich- na parehong nakatakdang idirek ng box Kathryn nagdaos ng first kasalukuyang napapanood sa digi movie ards, ang “Hello, Love, Goodbye” na office director na si Cathy Garcia-Moli- TV series, ang romantic-comedy na “The dinirek din ni Direk Cathy in 2019. na. anniveresary House Arrest of Us” na pinamahalaan Mahigit P800-M din ang kinita ng mov- Kung matutuloy ang balik-tambalan sa ni Richard Arellano. Pero patuloy pa ie nina Kathryn at Daniel in 2018, ang pelikula nina Piolo at Claudine na may LAST January 3 ay first anniversary ng ring umaasa ang fans ng dalawa na muli “The Hows of Us” with Direk Cathy also pamagat na “2gether Un4ever,” this will box office star and influencer na si Kath- silang mapanood sa mainstream TV sa at the helm.

22 22 NURSES Maymay Entrata, Edward Barber miss working together continued from page 8 Kapamilya loveteam Maymay En- mi nang naunang virtual concert, Nasaan na si Kitchie? fession as part of its decades-long policy trata and Edward Barber collectively pero si Alden pa lang ang nakagawa of exporting manpower, which, depressed wages and led many hospitals in the country known as ng may virtual reality component. Fans are wondering where acoustic MayWard Mabilis ang fans sa pag-secure ng singer-song- to only hire nurses on temporary contracts expressed tickets para sa concert kaya naman writer of songs for low pay, on the understanding that they their di kataka-takang sold-out ang AR na “Huwag na would leave for longing- napanuod sa tatlong timeslots noong Huwag Mong jobs abroad once ness for December 8 at 9. Top trending topic Sasabihin” na si they had enough each other din ang hashtag na “AldensReality” sa Kitchie Nadal. experience. as they Twitter Philippines. Naka-base na Some hospitals geared for Hindi nabigo ang mga nanuod da- ito ngayon sa Madrid, Spain with her in the Philippines the release hil isang ‘virtual date’ ang binigay ni Spanish husband na si Carlos Lopez pay their nurses as of their little as 500 pesos newest (US$10.40) a day movie A nurse holds a vial of – less than what a blood to be sent for HIV titled “Princess DayaReese” on Janu- shop assistant in a testing at a clinic in Ma- ary 1, 2021. large grocery store nila in 2018. MayWard was present during the chain could earn. In Iwant TFC’s “Royal Presentation” other words, Franco said, “nurses are dispos- for their upcoming movie under able”. Star Cinema: “Princess DayaReese.” This leads to a high turnover, with one which will be their second lead-roles medical director of a large private hospital in in a movie since they debuted in Metro Manila saying that nurses in his hos- “Loving in Tandem” in 2017. pital who join “in January leave by the end of MayWard expressed how much they missed working and being close the year” and those left behind are “not that with each other. good”. “Na-miss ko na nagsu-suportahan In October last year, the Philippine kami; kung paano pagandahin yung Supreme Court ruled that nurses working eksena at na miss ko makipaglaro for public hospitals and health offices were sa kanya na maglaro sila ng mobile entitled to higher basic pay. The ruling effec- legends.” said Maymay. tively increased their monthly starting salary Edward replied with a joke say- to 30,531 pesos (US$636) from 20,754 ing:”Si Maymay ata na-miss yun pesos previously – but it did not cover private pero ako hindi, ang bigat niya sa hospitals, where entry-level salaries can be as ML.” low as 15,000 pesos. Maymay laughed with Edward, and continued: “Sa kabila po ata ng OVERWORKED, UNDERPAID mga nangyayare (since 2016) isang hindi nagbago sa kanya eh yung pa- As well as being underpaid, Filipino nurses giging maaalahanin niya; nafi-feel ko are also often overworked, with many hospi- na hanggang ngayon, importante pa tals in the country ignoring Department of rin ako sa kanya…Isa yun sa pinasa- Health guidelines that a nurse should only salamatan ko na nandiyan lang siya Stay Tuned for care for a maximum of 12 patients over an lage; one-call away siya talaga ‘pag eight-hour period, according to Nolasco of may problema ako…bihira lang rin Filipino Nurses United, who said it was more makahanap ng ganun.” ARIELLE PEREZ common for nurses to care for as many as 40 Edward also shared the things patients as part of 12 to 16 hour shifts. that he missed about Maymay. “The There is one part of the Philippines where thing I missed about her was just the Debut EP Album ‘bright person’ that she is…Maymay nurses can expect to earn a competitive salary, has this aura, that atmosphere that however – the conflict-ridden Bangsamoro she brings with her.” on Jan 15, 2021 Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao “I can compare it to: ‘pag malamig in the country’s tapos may hot choco ka, ayung, “We really don’t far south where you know the feeling that Maymay at ang kanilang anak na si Keon. a Department of brings in the set.” Alden sa kanila. Mula sa Si Kitchie ay dating lead vocalist ng have a shortage Health deploy- “One thing I’m thankful for May- pag- gising ni Alden ay pop-rock band na MOJOFLY from ment programme may is… let’s just say everyone gets kasa- ma na niya ang 1999 to 2003. Umalis siya sa grupo is offering the free sample of the amazing person concert- goer at may to concentrate on her solo career. In of nurses” salaries of 41,000 that she is, but very few got access to pa tour pa sa loob 2004, her self-titled debut album pesos per month, the ‘care’ that she brings…it’s not just mismo ng kanyang was released by Warner Music kung according to Yasmin Bacarat, governor of the work, she’s a special person not just bahay. May front- saan hango ang kanyang hit song na Philippine Nurses Association’s local branch. on cam but off.” row seat din ang “Huwag na Huwag Mong Sasabihin” A lack of infrastructure, poor transport ‘date’ ni Alden na ginamit pang theme song ng local links and frequent power outages make work- Alden breaks record sa mga song remake ng Korean TV series na “Lov- ing in the region a challenge, however. at dance ers in Paris” na tinampukan ng dating Bacarat, who had a stint in Saudi Arabia LUBOS ang pasasalamat ng Asia’s numbers magkasintahang Piolo Pascual at KC before embarking on her 20-year career as a Multimedia Star na si Alden Richards na inihanda Concepcion sa ABS-CBN. community nurse in Bangsamoro, said Fili- sa matagumpay na 10th anniversary niya. Marami In 2005, Kitchie received 6 dif- pino nurses should be given the opportunity celebration niya via “Alden’s Reality: rin ang na-touch sa ferent awards including from Aliw “to experience life outside the Philippines” if pagbab- alik-tanaw The Virtual Reality Concert (AR).” Awards as Most Promising Enter- they wanted. ni Al- den sa kanyang Tinatawag na record-breaking ang tainer of the Year (Female), Best “From my personal experience, it is really jour- ney as an artist sa nasabing handog ni Alden sa kanyang Performance In A Concert (Female), difficult to walk to all the barangays (villag- loob ng isang dekada. mga tagasuporta here and abroad da- Best Ballad at Best Performance By A es),” she said. Matagal-tagal pa siguro bago ito hil ang AR ang kauna-unahang virtual Female Recording Artist. “At first I looked at the rice fields and reality concert dito sa Pilipinas. Mara- maulit kaya anuman ang sabihin ng bashers, this is still history. wondered why am I here, I want to work in Manila, but I realised I was helping save lives. RitKen may bagong teleserye ang baguhang aktres na si Ana Vicente. sa reality singing competition na It’s very self-fulfilling, so I fell in love with Sina Ken at Daniela or RitKen sa kanilang “The Clash” maging sa what I’m doing.” mga fans ay dalawang beses nang nagtambal Sunday musical show ng As for Pagaduan in Hong Kong, now that ANG tambalan ng singers-actors na sina all her siblings have finished school, “I’m Ken Chan at Rita Daniela ay muling mapapa- sa TV series. Nauna na rito ang rom-com na Kapuso network, ang “All “One of the Baes” at ang drama series na “My Out Sundays”. May movie rin already getting ready to go back home,” she nood sa bagong teleserye ng GMA na “Ang said. Dalawang Ikaw” kung saan nila makakasama Special Tatay”. Magkasama rin ang dalawa ang dalawa, “Luis Loves Luisa.” 23 23 Philippines’ Giselle Sanchez ABS-CBN officials thank eight stars, other artists crowned 2020 Noble Queen of the for standing by the network Universe International MANILA, Philippines — Actress-comedienne Giselle in our company, and thank you To which Sanchez won the Noble Queen of the Universe for supporting us in our most the 43-year- International. difficult moments,” Katigbak old star imme- In her Instagram said. diately replied account, Giselle posted Katigbak ended his speech with: “I share a photo of her wearing by introducing Laurenti Dyogi my photos the title’s crown. as the new head of Star Magic hindi para “I did it! I was who also expressed his gratitude to bastusin mo able to bring home the Kapamilya artists who stayed and lang. 3 taon the crown as Noble signed up with the talent agency. na kaming hi- Queen of the Universe “Star Magic is known to produce, walay ni Cesar International,” Giselle to hone, and to manage the brightest ng makilala ko wrote. ABS-CBN chairman Mark Lopez “I would like to and most talented stars in Philippine si Macky. Opo thanked the artists for their trust to congratulate my fellow show business, and today we continue kalbo sya pero the Kapamilya network and expressed International delegates this legacy and tradition,” said Dyogi, palagay ko optimism for the coming year. who won the major who assumes his new role in Star Magic mas edukado “As a new year is about to begin, we titles like me,” she starting January 2021 concurrent to his at gwapo sya remain hopeful and positive with our said. current position as head of TV Produc- sayo. Happy artists, our ABS-CBN leaders, our em- The beauty pageant tion. New Year! ployees, and most especially our loyal was joined by 16 “As we welcome new artists to the 2021 na. Mag- followers. We know we will be able to family-oriented women all over the world. Giselle said Star Magic family, we also want to bago ka na!” she’s glad to brought a crown for the Philippines. soar to new heights as we continue to express our deepest gratitude to the Star Sunshine also left some advice to Giselle, who also won the queen of social media serve the Filipinos worldwide,” he said. Magic artists who chose to stay with us haters. and the noble ambassadress of humanity, thanked Kapamilya stars Kim Chiu, Jane as we continue to rebuild and explore “Happy New Year guys! I share my Filipinos for their support. de Leon, Robi Domingo, Kira Balin- new opportunities,” he added. photos pampa good vibes. If you find “I also would like to thank everyone who support- ger, Joseph Marco, Andrea Brillantes, my posts offensive you can unfollow or ed me in social media as I am also the winner of the Enchong Dee, and JM de Guzman just ignore it. 2021 na po. Let’s try to Noble Queen of social media and noble ambassadress renewed their management contract Sunshine Cruz slams bash- be better people. Artista po ako pero of humanity,” she said. with Star Magic last Dec. 4. er of her relationship with hindi po ibig sabihin may karapatan Giselle said that she was convinced by Patricia Javi- ABS-CBN president and chief ex- Macky Mathay ang iba na bastusin ako o kami dahil er after she learned that she could use the pageant as ecutive officer Carlo Katigbak, on the wala naman po akong ginagawang a platform to get more donors for her advocay to help other hand, emphasized that being a Sunshine Cruz has welcomed the masama sa kapwa ko.” homeless families. Kapamilya is not just a job but a calling year 2021 with bashing after her photos It was in 2000 when Sunshine ”I was finally convinced when Patricia told me that to serve. with loved ones have received negative and Cesar tied the knot but they got I can use the Noble Queen Pageant as a platform to Katigbak thanked the Star Magic art- reactions. separated in 2013 after she caught him get more donors so I can help more homeless families ists for standing by the network despite In fact, one netizen even assumed cheating multiple times. which is my advocacy. And now, in a few days I will the challenges it is currently facing. things about her relationship with The following year, Sunshine peti- be blessing a newly constructed home for a homeless “Today, I want to thank the stars Macky Mathay. tioned for annulment which was grant- family courtesy of the Noble Queen franchise,” the who represent ABS-CBN to the world “Kaya pala nag hiwalay kau ni Cesar ed four years after. beauty queen said. outside. Kayo ang nagbibigay ng liwa- Montano dahil pala nyan ni kalbo dako Sunshine and her businessman boy- “I am so blessed that I have found this sisterhood nag at ligaya sa ating mga Kapamilya. man gud guro na bunal,” the online friend celebrated their fourth anniversa- who has fully supported my advocacy to help the Thank you for choosing to be part of user’s comment read. ry as a couple last year. homeless and provide food, shelter and sustainable our mission, thank you for believing livelihood for them,” she added.

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Rich Asuncion proud as waitress, happy with quiet life in Australia Next Bea and John Lloyd? Kira Balinger, Grae Fernandez react Rich Asuncion is living a hap- “Maayos kasi ang nandiyan pa rin ang family ko at mga py and blessed life. pag-handle nila dito friends. Kapamilya love team Kira Balinger and Grae The Kapuso actress is now kaya parang meron ka- “Hopefully makabalik pa kami, pero Fernandez admitted that they felt humbled based in Australia with her hus- ming safe bubble dito.” at least three years pa siguro kami dito when people compared them to Bea band Benjamin Mudie and their sa Australia.” Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz. two-year-old daughter Bela Brie. LIFE AWAY FROM THE LIMELIGHT This is why she also wishes that life The ove team said they appreci- Rich said the COVID-19 pan- Rich now works as a would return to normal for everyone ated that people are seeing their demic has not only strengthened waitress in Australia. around the world. hardwork. her marriage with Ben, but it The former Star- “Ang wish ko lang talaga “It’s very humbling, you know, has also allowed them to raise Struck Season 4 First matapos na itong pandemic. Para that people around see to potential their daughter in a good environment. Princess said that while it is very makauwi kami sa Pilipinas kahit in us. I appreciate it, we appreciate She wrote, “Mas lalong tumibay different from the showbiz life she had bisita lang. Or para maka-travel lang it. You know, over the years, all of ang samahan namin ni Ben. Doon ko experienced since 2006, she is enjoy- kami ulit. “Other wishes ay ang mat- the hardwork leads us to this moment, so I’m very na-prove na kaya kong iwan ang lahat ing her job. apos ko sa 2021 ang tine-take up ko grateful. I promise that I’ll do everything I can to para sa kanya at sa pamilya namin. “Sa totoo lang, enjoy ako sa work na Child Care course at makalipat na be the best version of myself as a person and as an Dahil bago ako sa Australia, kung saan ko as a waitress. Nagagamit ko kasi kami soon sa bago naming bahay.” actress,” Kira said. ako na-stuck during pandemic, inala- ang background ko sa Tourism and Rich may be living away from the Grae admitted that they still have long way to go to layan niya talaga ako kaya malaking Hospitality. limelight now, but she is still happy reach the John Lloyd-Bea success, but being compared tulong talaga sa aking adjustment. “‘Tsaka may mga ka-work akong when she is recognized as an actress. to one of the best love teams of all time feels inspiring And I honestly think, we are in the Pinoy at madami rin kaming nagiging “Maraming nakaka-recogize sa akin. for them. best place-to-be in terms of raising customers na Pinoy. Minsan pa nagpapa-picture. Pag nasa “Ako po, napakasaya ko po na ‘yung mga tao Bela.” “At mabait kasi ang boss ko at mga ibang bansa ka, ang sarap ng feeling na-appreciate ‘yung mga ginawa namin, nakikita Canberra has zero active case of katrabaho kaya masaya sa trabaho.” na may nakakasalamuha ka na kapwa naman po nila ‘yung passion namin sa trabaho namin COVID-19, hence, its safety protocols She may have a secure family life in Pinoy. through the screen. ‘Yung sabihin na parang Bea and are less strict than Manila. Australia, but Rich still believes there’s “Kaya miss ko na ring umarte. Sana John Lloyd, parang nakakahumble naman talaga kasi The Kapuso actress continued, “Kasi no place like home. magkaroon ako ulit ng chance ma- alam ko naman talaga na ibang level nilang dalawa marami na siyang friends sa Daycare. She related, “Siyempre, nami-miss ka-arte pagbalik sa Pilipinas.” eh, ibang level ‘yung acting, iba ‘yung chemistry nila, We are happy she still gets to live nor- ko pa rin ang Pilipinas. Rich was last seen in the teleserye so parang ma-compare sa kanilang dalawa sobrang mally amidst the pandemic. “Iba pa rin iyong saya diyan, e. Kasi Dahil sa Pag-Ibig in 2019. grateful and thankful,” he said.

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Call Philip: 647-267-9649 25 25 Palace tells firecracker Pops finally talks about rumors with Derek makers to look for other POPS Fernandez clari- ent from “Penthouse Live” where her much more invested in what we’re doing fied in the Zoom press- tandem with Martin started? now and we’re sharing the lessons we’ve livelihood con for her talk show, “We’re learned through the years as hosts and “Exes and Whys with sure also as friends.” MANILA — the two They’re the best examples of a sepa- Firecracker Pops ands Mar- rated couple who became good friends. manufacturers tin”, that the How did they achieve this? “It’s a should start finding a new rumors linking process,” Pops replies. “The foundation source of income now that President Rodrigo her to Derek is we started with a good friendship. If Duterte has pronounced a likely total ban on the Ramsay are Robin Nievera, Pops Fernandez, Martin Nievera you have to feel the pain and sadness, sparkly pyrotechnics starting December next year. simply not true. and Louie Ocampo go ahead and feel it, but don’t dwell on “Kumbaga, binigyan na ng warning ng Presi- it, you have to move on. If you keep dente, humanap na kayo ng ibang hanapbuhay “I was surprised when suddenly, people shows will be compared,” says Pops. remembering only the pain and sadness, dahil sa susunod na taon magkakaroon na tayo ng were asking me about it, even my friends “The big difference is that I was so young it would just pull you down, so just go absolute firecracker ban,” Presidential spokesman from abroad,” she says. “Wala akong then, 14-15 lang ako. Baguhan ako and I forward. Trust me, it will feel so much Harry Roque said in a press briefing. masabi kasi I really don’t know how it felt uncomfortable sa hosting. Tito Fritz better when you do.” (The President already gave them a warning started. Siguro because we have the same Ynfante, our director then, helped us a Their son Robin is also in the zoom that they should find other livelihoods because manager, Joji Dingcong. But the last lot kasi wala pang teleprompters noon, presscon. And we’re so glad to see that he next year there will be an absolute firecracker time we saw each other, magkasama pa cue cards lang, and we have to learn has shaved off his beard because, hon- ban.) sila ni Andrea (Torres), and his parents how to adlib. But now, Martin and I are estly, it doesn’t become him. He also lost Duterte, in his weekly address on Monday and her parents were also there, sa bahay both very mature and more experienced a lot of weight and looks more fit. Is it night, said he is considering declaring a total ban ni Derek. After that, hindi na kami in our hosting abilities. We also have a difficult to direct his own parents? on the use of fireworks – the same policy being nagkita, we don’t even text each other. So wealth of experience we can share with “No, they’re not at all hard to direct, implemented in Davao City, his hometown – begin- once and for all, hindi po talaga totoo. our viewers, so this is very different from also Tito Louie in our own show. We are ning December 2021. Dapat siguro, siya na mismo ang mag- ‘Penthouse Live’.” all just being yourselves. We’re all just “I was toying with the idea of making it just like guest sa aming show ni Martin para siya “Another difference is that Pops is now having fun.” Davao. Let’s just do it this way: At least, you still na ang mag-explain.” wearing more hats,” says Martin. “Aside “With Martin kasi, it doesn’t feel have one year. Maybe next December, I will ban Martin butts in at this point. “Actually, from co-hosting our show, she’s now also like work,” adds Pops. “We both know fireworks,” he said, speaking partly in Filipino. ako talaga ang cause ng break up,” he working behind the scene as producer of each other so much he can finish my jokes. “Naiinggit kasi si Derek sa abs ko.” our show and the show of Louie Oca- thoughts, he can complete what I’m Jodi nabigla sa pagkakaron ng GF How will their new show be differ- mpo and our son, Robin. We’re really saying. It’s just very all natural.” ni Thirdy

NABIGLA si Jodi Sta. Maria sa pagkakaroon DUD ng girlfriend ng kanyang teen-age son na si continued from page 8 Meryll Soriano shows new baby to dad Thirdy mainly safety, efficacy, pricing, and ease of (Panfilo distribution and implementation. Lacson But spending taxpayers’ money for Willie Revillame III) who vaccines that were only 50-percent effec- just tive would be a “total waste of funds and For the first time, have rekindled their turned resources,” he actress Meryll Soriano romance. 15 last added. showed her new baby to Recalled that Joem and December “That means her father “Wowowin” Meryll were together for 23. there’s a 50- host Willie Revillame. a year before they broke Alam ni Jodi na balang araw ay magkaka- 50 chance of On Instagram, Kuya up in 2010. roon ng girlfriend ang kanyang kaisa-isang you getting Will cuddled his grand- Meryll is the daughter anak sa ex-husband na si Panfilo `Pampi’ COVID even child as Meryll embraced of Revillame and Bec- Lacson, Jr. pero hindi umano niya inaasahan after being vaccinated, [which] is a joke!” them. Bec Soriano, niece of at a very young age. he said. Meryll, 38, simply cap- Diamond Star Maricel Si Thirdy ang dahilan kung bakit nag- He said other brands, such as Pfizer, tioned the photo “lolo.” Soriano. The new baby sisikap sa buhay ang actress. Si Thirdy rin ang have a higher efficacy rating of 95 percent, On New Year’s Day, is her second child. In kanyang best friend and travel buddy. but the country lacks storage facilities that Meryll showed her new baby to actor 2006, she was married to actor Ber- Samantala, hanggang ngayon ay quiet can maintain temperatures of -70 degrees Joem Bascon. nard Palanca but they split. They have lamang ang relasyon ng aktres sa actor na si Celsius. It is believed that Meryll and Joem a son Elijah. Raymart Santiago na nagsimula nung isang taon.

FILIPINO HEALTH The historic mo- historic inoculations. tion towards you so you’re very nervous, continued from page 1 ment, which came Registered practical nurse Lucky Agui- I’m very nervous. And then I got the after an unprece- la received the shot the same day. Aguila vaccine and it didn’t hurt at all,” he said. Service (NHS). “The last few months dented worldwide said it hasn’t quite sunk in that he is now Personal Support Worker, Cecile Gat- have been tough for all of us working in sprint to produce a part of history. the NHS but now it feels like there is a safe and effective “In that moment, there’s a lot of atten- FILIPINO NURSE continued next page 27 light at the end of the tunnel.” vaccine, marked a “I’m happy it’s happened and now Nurse May Parsons administers the COVID-19 vaccine to 90-year-old milestone in the I’ve done it and hopefully more people Margaret Keenan. pandemic that has come along and do as I did, you know?” so far killed over iera Keenan told CNN. (Pop-ups are not supposed to 1.5 million people and sickened over 67 be taken seriously - EDITOR) Las- The moment watched by the world million. Candid SPOOF was not lost on Parsons, who has worked Seven days later on December 14, with the NHS for 24 years. 2020, in Toronto, a Filipino personal Well, what can I say? She encouraged the public to avail of support worker was on the receiving end Damn this virus, for one thing... the vaccine. of the vaccine. “It’s important that we’re Three of the first five people to receive making this as popular as the COVID-19 vaccine in Canada were can be for everyone to take,” Filipino-Canadian, a moment significant Parsons said. to the Filipino community, who for The UK is the first coun- decades has played a major role in the try in the world to mount a Personal support nation’s healthcare system. mass vaccination campaign worker Anita Quidangen is the first About one in every 20 caregiving against COVID-19, with vaccine recipient in Canada. professionals in Canada are Filipino the elderly, vulnerable, and and with frontline workers the first to front line health workers among the first receive the COVID-19 vaccine, it’s no in line to receive the shot in the pro- surprise they played a large role in the Toronto Mayor John Tory addresses the guests at last October’s Asialicious 2020 at Woodside Square. gram. 26 26 Ysabel may bagong La Union. Sa kabuuan, may- Excited na nagbigay roon ng 3,000 lemon business venture ng mini tour si Ysabel, trees na naitanim sa “I wanted to make kanilang lupa at nagha- Hunk LALONG dumarami ang this vlog because I handa na rin silang celebrities na sumusubok na sa wanted to give you mag-alaga ng 45,000 pagne-negosyo lalo na habang guys a glimpse of meat-type chickens naka-quarantine. Sa latest vlog what I’ve been doing every day. para sa poultry farm. Mapapa- Shot ng Kapuso artist na si Ysabel Staying here [in La Union] nood ang whole tour ni Ysabel Ortega, ibinahagi niya ang ma- during the quarantine, mas lalo sa kaniyang YouTube channel. Marco is a member of giging bagong business venture namin natutukan ‘yung busi- Si Ysabel ay anak ni Sen. the Josie de Leon (JDL) ng kanilang pamilya na poultry nesses, especially ‘yung broiler Lito Lapid at dating singer-ac- Performing Arts School to hone his singing farm and lemon plantation sa house.” tress, Michelle Ortega. and dancing talents. He is also part of the JDL singing group Cupid Arch. His hobbies are reading Angel Locsin wishes it won’t rain on sa lahat, walang magugu- and gaming. tom, walang magkakasakit, He plays volleyball. her wedding day walang masasaktan, walang He goes to St Paschal mangaabuso… ibig sabihin, Baylon school. Lord, kayo na po ang bahala at He is the sone of It seems that Angel Locsin and Neil Arce are still planning to get Diomie and Marissa married during the rainy season in the Philippines which usually kayo lang po ang makakagawa Landicho. He won takes place from June to November. neto at kami pong mga tao ay Second Place in The On Instagram, Angel claimed that she ended 2020 “very mga instrumento mo lang po, Sport Governing Body For Karate In Ontario happy” as she shared her New Year’s wishes. Panginoon,” she wrote. She also asked for guid- He wants to be a “…sa 2021, wala ng Covid, mananalo ako sa lotto, gaganda Singer. We wish him ang environment, wala ng corruption, more job opportunities ance for “mas maganda at pay- all the luck in his for all, magandang education, magagandang values para sa apang mundo para sa lahat.” endeavours. mga kabataan, walang sakuna, walang masamang tao, papayat Then added a postscript: “Sana hindi umulan sa kasal ko!” ako, walang abuse, gaganda ang takbo ng economy, tataas ang Angel and her fiance Neil were supposed to get married on Marco Landicho sweldo ng lahat, babalik ang ABS-CBN, magandang love life para Nov. 8, 2020 but it was cancelled due to the pandemic.

FILIPINO NURSE While many have been hailed for Cuneta continued from page 26 their dedication, their service on the Sharon Cuneta shares mantra for 2021 updated her co, and Anita Quidangen, who was front lines also means Filipino health fans about the first to be inoculated in Ontario, workers have been one of the hard- The Megastar Sharon Cuneta is wiser and stronger as she her move to faces 2021, imparting her experiences last year. were the other two Filipinos who est-hit groups, suffering from high relax in a Sharon uploaded a lengthy post on Instagram, in which received the vaccine on Monday. death rates during the pandemic. COVID-free she highlighted how the people she loved hurt her, and Filipino nurses have been recog- For decades, Filipino nurses have area near a also opted to work abroad due to low also how she “lost friends but made new ones.” beach as a nized worldwide for their contribu- Which led to her decision “to leave the city.” wages and poor working conditions in reward for surviving 2020. tion to foreign health systems across “Needed to get away and LET GO of all things and the country. Don’t worry Sharonians, no retirement plans were Europe, the Middle East, and North people negative and toxic.” mentioned. America, among others.

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