ittle anila LOCT. - NOVEMBERM. Confidential2013 Boost Defense - China has to learn to “play by the rules” and the must sharply boost its defences to keep South China Sea territorial spats from escalating, two former US officials said Friday. The Philippines has consistently accused China of aggressively pressing its claim to most of the South China Sea, even up to the coasts of neighbours like the Philippines, raising tensions in the Asia-Pacific region. Speaking at the sidelines of a maritime security forum in Manila, ex-US defence undersecretary Walter Slocombe stressed that no one wanted to see a confrontation with China over territory. “We (military allies the Philippines and the United States) must find a way to defend our interests and our sovereignty, the rule of law and the proposition that issues like this are to be resolved peacefully and not by the threat of the use of force.” Josie de Leon School for the He warned: “There is a real danger of an incident blowing up and becoming a Performing Arts source of a much bigger conflict.” Dennis Blair, former commander of US forces in the Pacific, added: “We have to convince China that as it involves the rest of the region and the world in solving its problems, it has to play by the rules whether those rules are in business, Disney diplomacy or in military force.” Both men said they could not fully explain why China was now pressing its territorial claims. It could be a case of leaders manipulating nationalism, a mistaken assumption that the United States was withdrawing from Asia, or even the belief is a Smash Hit of some important Chinese figures that “China should run the world”, Slocombe Lara Capistrano plays Mulan in the Josie de Leon School for the Performing Arts production of Disney. The said. show, with an all-JDLSPA student cast was spectacular and a joy to watch from beginning to the end. China’s restiveness had produced INSET FROM TOP, Rita Tabago stars in enchanted; Danya Garcia and Josh Ocray for Aladdin; Elle De Lizo in Beauty and the Beast; Monarie Ocray and Martin Torres for Tangled; Kristine Reyes as Sleeping Beauty. BOOST DEFENSE VIDEO AT: vimeo.com/channels/lmconfidential continued on page 11

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Justice Renato Corona last year. an impeachment and of course, prudence “Sa tagal ko na rin sa Senado, naging dictates that I should not make a congressman din ako, it’s hard to believe request,” he said. that you can bribe a senator. That’s my He said he only made a request after on Sarah: experience here… Mahirap isipin (It’s the impeachment trial was over. hard to think) that you can bribe a Former Senator Joker Arroyo said senator,” Recto said. that 11 senators were given more than ‘We’re friends, “Some people would be suspicious P500 million in Priority Development like many of you are asking now but… Assistance Fund (PDAF) or “pork that’s it’ my thinking is that you can’t bribe a barrel” funds in April, 2012. MANILA, Philippines – “You can’t senator…” he added. Last week, Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Although he is rumored to already bribe a senator,” so said Senate Pro But Recto himself admitted that he Estrada, in a privilege speech disclosed dating of the Philippines coach Tempore Ralph Recto amid questions did not make any requests for projects at that senators, who voted to impeach , Matteo clarified that on the alleged millions of pesos worth the height of Corona’s impeachment out Corona in May, 2012, were given P50 he never admitted anything regarding of projects given to senators during and of prudence. million “incentive” each but clarified that the real status of his relationship with after the impeachment of then Chief “Because at that time, I know there’s it was not a bribe. the Popstar Princess. “Wala naman akong sinasabi na nililigawan ko si Sarah. Pero wala, my time right now is sobrang concentrated ko sa Galema at naghahanda talaga ako for taping so gusto ko itong project, I really wanted Filipinos Scam Filipinos to put credibility in myself and gusto ko talaga gawin yung 110% ko dito. We’re Housing Project in LA used to Scam Low Income friends, that’s it. Galema muna yung liligawan ko (laughs). Hindi ko alam basta LOS ANGELES - The soon-to-be PWC has been ringing with applicants as of now, you know I live by the day so opened Larry Itliong village is being claiming that within the past few today Galema muna,” he explained. used in what appears to be an apparent weeks, they paid between $34 to $200 The 23-year-old actor-triathlete also scam, which targets low income to apply and enter in a lottery for the weighed in on showbiz folk dating exes Filipinos, believed to be orchestrated chance to rent units that cost as little as of other celebrities. “Siyempre hindi by other Filipinos. $300 a month. maganda di ba kung paikot ikot lang Last July, close to a thousand people “There is a group of Filipinos palagi pero you can’t help it if you really applied for units in the low-income distributing the applications for this love somebody, it’s your true feeling you’re housing project operated by the housing. This is a big scam because following di ba?” he added. Matteo has Pilipino Workers Center (PWC). application period has been closed since commented that he is happy for Birthday Girl ex-girlfriend who is now While the application period ended Birthday celebrant Annemarie Princess in July, and prospective tenants have SCAM Guzman (LEFT) paints her house as friend happily in a relationship with Gerald looks on during her birthday party. already been selected, the phones of continued on page 24 Anderson. OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 L. M. Confidential 3 Spotlight Chiquito Naku ha! by Jose Baking Master of the Slapstick Comedy LMConfidential.com Well-Made Film

“On the Job” is a Filipino well-produced, film-noir style action movie with complicated storyline to be told here.

“‘On the Job’ or OTJ is simply a well-packaged, crime thriller with a clever idea, and doesn’t pretend to be anything more. Its high-up villains are standard politicians, and its heroes and killers are street-level types who operate in a separate universe. For local release, the film will have minor changes, including the addition of another sex scene.” Iyan ang isa sa mga review sa internet ng pelikula na “OTJ” starring Piolo Pascual and . There are only two kinds of movies that make money in the Philippines - romantic comedies and...Oh, iyon lang pala. So, I guess, for action movies, you have to add a more torried love scene. The sex scene between Gerald Anderson and Dawn Jimenez is not explicit enough. For the sake of the Philippine audiences, I hope the additional sex scene is not between the male prisoners. Chiquito was born Augusto Valdez Pangan, Sr., in Manila. His entertainment career began at the age of 13, when he appeared in a major musical production at the Manila Grand Opera House. In the next Freddie’s lovelife is his business conviction. It also means they have cases that they cannot win several years, he was a fixture in the Manila bodabil circuit, popular for his Philippine singer Freddie Aguilar, 60 has a 16-year old kaya they want the attention somewhere. DSWD should have stayed away from this showbiz case. You have cases of children skill in dancing the boogie-woogie.[1] girlfriend. To borrow from Casablanca, “it doesn’t take much Chiquito was befriended by Fernando Poe, Sr., and with Poe’s to see that the affairs of two little people don’t amount to a being raped and murdered and you cannot even solve those. hill of beans in this crazy world.” So, this is the lead story Leave this to the netizens who do not count anyway. What assistance, started a film career.[1] He broke into films with Sanggano from on all media for the next couple of days. God help Freddie about the child molestaion cases of the priests? Why do they Palaris Pictures. He would star in over a hundred films, mostly comedies, that politicians and bureaucrats of every side do not take not tackle those? What about the welfare of the people in Bohol and Zamboanga? The netizens think they represent the in the next 5 decades. He brought to life on film several memorable this as their pet cause to get away from the heat of their comic characters, such as the Larry Alcala creation Asiong Aksaya, the own corruption and incompetence. What happened to majority when they do not. Why do you think Nancy Binay Zamboanga? Bohol earthquake? Iyong pera na para sa Bohol, won despite the put-down she received from the netizens? caveman Barok, Charley the mute in Bamboo Gods And Iron Men and sigurado, mas marami ang mananakaw ngayon dahil lahat kay the quack doctor Mang Kepweng. He established his own production Freddie nakatingin. Lucky are the thieves in government now Relationship is Consensual company, Sotang Bastos Productions, named after his favorite film role that everyone is paying attention to Freddie. The girl consented and the parents ok’d it. Let us leave it at from the 1950s. He would ride on the crest of ever popular comedy that. Solve cases like rape, murder, kidnapping, robbery and spoofs of Hollywood genres such as the gangster film and the western. other despicable cases. This Freddie-girlfriend is not a case to Reaction is 100% Against the affair? be solved. It is just an issue for our prurient fascination and In one of these Western spoofs, 1970’s The Arizona Kid, he co-starred Everybody is shocked that Freddie is dating a 16 year old our willingness to show off our high moral standards, if we with the sometime Hollywood sex symbol Mamie Van Doren. Chiquito also girl, if you base your impression on the media. But if you have any. Nothing more. agree with his relationship, or even do not care, you cannot or portrayed the very first male version of in the film Terebol Dobol, will not say so dahil you will be crucified by the people who preceding , who only later came out with his own “portrayal” of the condemn the relationship. And some are calling for him to superheroine in Darna Kuno. be charged with statutory rape. Let us put this in perspective. Enrile’s Ploy Senator Defensor Santiago accused Enrile of paying the In 1984, Chiquito was nominated for a FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Nobody has said they are having sex. She has not. He has not. MNLF around 40M Pesos to attack Zamboanga to distract So, why are so many “anonymous morally upstanding netizens” Award for his role in Lovingly Yours Helen, a film dramatization of the radio the attention of the gov’t investigation about their mis-use shouting “statutory?” Granted he has said he wants children, and GMA television show hosted by Helen Vela. of funds. If that is true, I think this is a cheaper he has not said they have had sex yet. Whether it is true or distraction. Wala pang namatay. Chiquito also entered into local politics. He was elected three times as not is irrelevant. They may have already or not. If Freddie or member of the local council of City, serving from 1969 to 1972, the girl says they have, they can be charged. However, what if they get to court and both deny that have have had sex, then No More Self-Respect 1988 to 1992, and from 1995 until his death. He also served a brief stint the case crumbles and all the time and money wasted. It is not PNOY goes to Soth Korea and gets $300,000 for relief effort. as Vice-Mayor of Makati. In 1992, Chiquito made an unsuccessful bid to enough for them to ay they have had sex to the media. For Embarrassing na nga. Ang sabi minsan ng tito ko who used to the Senate of the 9th Congress. titillation purposes lang iyan. What counts is what they say work in , that the Thais are ashamed to ask for help In 1994, Chiquito made a brief showbiz comeback when he teamed when they get in the courtroom. That is what the judge will even after calamity like a tsunami. Tayo, para bang expected base it on. At least that is how it works here in Canada and na natin na tutulungan tayo and we are not ashamed to ask for up with rapper-comedian Andrew E. in the movie “Pinagbiyak na Bunga United States. help. Hay Dios mio. Whatever happened to our self-respect (Lookalayk)” under Viva Films. The movie was a big success and later and pride? Nowadays, we take pride when countries end us on had a television spin-off that same year entitled “Puno’t Bunga” aired millions of dollars in aid instead of getting embarrassed. How over GMA Network. He later had supporting roles in movies like “Ang did it come to this? Pick another case, DSWD Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko” (opposite ), “Bangers” (with Kung ako ang Department of Social Welfare & Development, this is not worth the time and money. The DSWD is going and Andrew E.), and “Strict ang Parents Ko” (with Amanda to interview the parents if they have the consent for the deny Involvement In Page). relationship. Sinabi na sa tv, sa radio, sa print media na Luis-Jennylyn & Derek-Cristine splits Chiquito died at age 65 due to liver cancer at the Makati Medical Don’t look at me, wala rin akong kinalaman diyan. Me and may consent ang parents. Bakit gagawin pa nila iyon kung Center on July 2, 1997. ginawa na ng media? It only means they want attention, not Maja and Jennylyn are just friends. Ehe ano ba ito? Submit ads & press releases by Nov 15 for the December 2013 issue. Princess Guzman’s Birthday

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PUBLISHED BY: Noli Gumapac Raymond Santos Ariel Ramos Friends of Annemarie Match International Group Princess Guzman’s have their hands full on her art-themed NOTICE birthday celebration. The advertiser has purchased the right of reproduction in Little Manila Confidential only and not for use for other publications. The exception applies if the advertising material was supplied by the advertiser. www.FilipinoGoodLife.com www.LMConfidential.com vimeo.com/channels/lmconfidential 4 L. M. Confidential OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 LAUGH Julie Anne RESORT San Jose And Honey Shot Reform Phl HR & Congress Angelica’s A driver was stuck in a traffic are OK jam on Kalayaan Avenue near favorite food Batasan. Nothing was moving. is sushi. She said she and Suddenly, a man knocks on the likes singing. new Kapuso actress Lauren Young window. The driver rolls down the She paints for a are okay. window and asks, “What’s going Young is the rumored girlfriend of on?” hobby. And she San Jose’s loveteam, . “Terrorists have kidnapped the plays basketball. San Jose said she and Young are entire House of Representatives okay, and that the ex-Kapamilya and Senate, and they’re asking for a P100 million ransom. actress even gave her make-up. Otherwise, they are going to She insisted they are not affected douse them all in petrol and set by the intrigues coming out about them on fire. We are going from them. car to car, collecting donations.” “Kasi “How much is everyone giving, okey na on average?” the driver asks. okey talaga The man replies, “Roughly a kami.” liter.” But when Marriage Lessons asked about their BOY: Sa wakas! Hindi na ako fans, San makapaghintay! Jose said GIRL: Gusto mo na ba ako she cannot umalis? control what BOY: Nagbibiro ka ba? everybody Siempre, hindi! wants to think about them. She GIRL: Kaya mo ba akong also said Young’s and Magalona’s halikan? BOY: Kung may pagkakataon... supposed relationship will not affect GIRL: Sasaktan mo ba ako? her team-up with the actor. BOY: Hindi! “Individual artist naman po kami. GIRL: Mapagkakatiwalaan ba Kumbaga, parang bonus na lang kita? po yung loveteam. At saka we’re BOY: Oo naman! working as professionals talaga.” GIRL: Ipagpapalit mo ba ako sa Meanwhile, San Jose’s self-titled iba? album just reached triple platinum. BOY: Of course not! It was unexpected, she said. GIRL: Mahal mo ba ako? BOY: Yes! The singer-actress thanked her GIRL: Darling! fans for supporting her album. When “AFTER MARRIAGE” Angelica Jasmine it went double platinum, she thought (basahin pabalik) that would be the end of it, she said.

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OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 L. M. Confidential 5 Filipino World Filipino Food Movement Rise in NYC NEW YORK - Filipino food is a very hot, hispster restaurant currently conquering New York, one balut a time. in New York where hipsters with ironic Or lumpia, or halo-halo. facial hair and sunglasses are lined up Dennis Trillo There seems to be some stars aligning twelve feet in to eat this. It’s not one of somewhere as Filipino dishes and snacks my favorite things but it’s not that bad,” deny cause of are being talked about and discussed on Bourdain said. the streets of New York. Not as much as conversations about cronuts, but we’ll get Break Ups there. Hopefully. US Supreme Court denies Ov er the weekend, the team behind Pinoy veterans’ appeal for Dennis Trillo is quite curious Maharlika and Jeepney staged the 2nd benefits as to why he’s suddenly being annual Balut-eating Contest. For the pointed as the culprit in the Luis uninitiated, balut is a fertilized duck egg SAN FRANCISCO – Winning Manzano- and between 14 and 21 days old, on average – their discrimination case against the - hard boiled and consumed warm on the U.S. government and finally getting full break ups. shell and ideally with a pinch of rock salt military benefits could have given them to taste. Last year’s winner, 28-year-old the perfect gift this holiday season. But Cristine and Jennylyn were both Wayne Algenio devoured 37 pieces of said. “I almost lost it a couple of times once again, these Filipino World War II Dennis’ ex-girlfriends. Derek and balut to win the title again, beating 11 because I got a few raw ones. I wanted to veterans ended up empty-handed. Cristine broke up after a month other valiant competitors. one but he (Algenio) is the champ.” Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court of being together while Jennylyn “I had never tried it before, so I had no Another contestant, Dale Watkins is upheld a Court of Appeals decision and and Luis have been together clue what it was going to taste like or the denied the appeal in a case that would no balut virgin. In fact, he was described for about two years before they texture would be,” Algenio said. “It tastes prior to the competition as “someone have granted full benefits to about similar to a regular boiled egg, but with who eats balut like candies”. He was able 120,000 surviving Filipino World War II parted ways. sauce.” to finish 11 as well. veterans and their widows. Dennis said he hopes the issue For the team behind the summer “I’ll be back next year to redeem “Wala na, namatay na yung pag-asa ng won’t drag his name since he’s eating contest of the year (at least in myself,” he said laughing. “I’m not mga beterano at widows na magkaroon very happy with his career, and the Filipino-American community), it ng full recognition. Nakakalungkot making excuses but opening them up was he is also choosing to enjoy his is about opening the doors to showcase a little more difficult than I thought. I’ll nga pero ganun talaga yung nangyari,” more Filipino cuisine out there. have to strategize a little bit and eat more said Violy Reyes, coordinator for the single life for now. He also joked “Hopefully it gets bigger every year. balut on the side. I have no problem advocacy-group Justice for Filipino- around, saying he’s more focused We want to have Filipinos, expats eating them, I’ll just practice how to open American Veterans ( JFAV). now on boys. He was referring together and they have a place here in them faster.” The case did not close based on merits, to his loveteam with actor Tom New York where they can go with friends but on procedure. The Supreme Court “We may or may not have been Rodriguez on “My Husband’s and family,” said Nicole Ponseca, co- drinking when we came up with the wanted the case to be heard by the owner of Jeepney and Maharlika. “I’m idea for this competition,” Nicole told Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Lover,” which just ended. The incredibly proud of our team. We’ve been them. “But, really, it’s less about the Judicial Board. actor just laughed at these really working hard to put the word out, intimidation factor and more about But according to JFAV, this process rumors whenever he hears them. so that the city can embrace Filipino finding a fun way for us to gather could take a long time. There are Dennis said he has no time for food. I pinch myself everytime I open a reportedly about 600,000 claims pending everyone together around something our his lovelife right now. He doesn’t magazine or a newspaper and there is a culture loves.” right now with the DVA Judicial Board. feature about Jeepney or Maharlika. It’s This year, it was one of the gatherings The advocates feel the case would not be want to enter into a relationship great. How many times do we get to see for the season. Its new location at the heard fairly, because the case is against because he’s not ready yet. The Filipinos and non-Filipinos celebrating Hester Street Fair in downtown may the DVA itself. actor then shared he would want Filipino culture and food? It’s a multi- have been smaller than Dekalb but the The veterans admitted they are losing a non-showbiz girlfriend next cultural crowd celebrating with us.” hope. loyal followers of Filipino cuisine were time. A lot of New Yorkers are curious eaters not deterred by that. With craned necks “This discrimination against us is and they are adventurous enough to try and all, they witnessed a long row of wrong, and it needs to be corrected,” and eat food they would consider exotic participants break open hundreds of Aquilino Delen, a Filipino World War II or foreign to them. That is why the balut- balut, collectively filling the air with veteran, said. Luis-Jennylyn call it eating contest gained traction balut a lot that unique smell and immediately Veterans’ advocates said that quits of media mileage following the inaugural transporting them back home, no matter technically it’s not a closed case, because competition last year at Dekalb Market, no oral arguments were heard at the where it is. “I have to say thank you to After being a couple for almost attended by hundreds of curious eaters Supreme Court. They could still file a Andrew Zimmern, Anthony Bourdain, two years, and Jennylyn and foodies. new case with the district courts, but that April Bloomfield, Mario Batali and all Mercado have called it quits. This year, among these curious eaters means spending more money and that’s these chefs who have come before us to ABS-CBN News reported that Luis was Carlos Borges, originally from something the veterans don’t have. try all these kinds of meats and offals and confirmed this to them via text message. Puerto Rico and now a resident of NYC. Their other recourse is to convince different kinds of cuisines. Without this In a “TV Patrol” report, he asked for “I didn’t think this through,” he said lawmakers to finally pass the Filipino kind of people pushing multi-cultural privacy. laughing, referring to the balut-eating American Veterans Fairness Act, which food, I don’t think we’d be as successful Rumors about the falling-out started contest which he joined upon the would give them full benefits. without them,” Nicole added. as a blind item. Luis had consistently prodding of his Filipina girlfriend Anafe The veterans said if they can’t win in Just this week, Anthony Bourdain, host denied it, although in a previous Casas. Last Saturday, the couple ate balut court, they can win in Congress. of Parts Unknown on CNN ate balut Kapamilya interview last month, he said, for the first time. He finished 23, she ate “May kasabihan nga na pagnabubuhay during an interview with Piers Morgan. “Ang relasyon naman ay dalawa lang 11. ay may pag-asa,” Filipino veteran Porfirio “This is a fetal duck egg very popular ’yan – either magkakatuluyan kayo or “I hate losing. Balut is a very unique in the Philippines and . There is Robea concluded. dish, I’m not sure if I’ll eat it again,” he maghihiwalay kayo.”

Joseph & Perly Alilio Dinner with Aegis

Joseph and Perly Alilio of Forex Cargo (1ST & 2ND FROM THE LEFT OF THE FIRST PHOTO) hosted a dinner for the Aegis band when they perfromed here last October. Here are some more of the photos with the band memebrs and their entourage in their lovely home. 6 L. M. Confidential OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 Filipino sa TORONTO PIDC to Hold Elections

The Philippine Independence Day Philippines and Little Miss Philippines Committee of PIDC Council (PIDC), fresh from a series PIDC, Salu-Salo sa Earl Bales, The • Participated or contributed to of successful events in 2013, will be Independence Day Gala, Mabuhay Cup an event or program of PIDC holding its mandated elections on Basketball Tournament, The Mabuhay • Interested in participating as a Saturday, November 30, 2013 (location Philippines Festival and more. It is a member of any working committee of to be determined). The purpose of this member of the Canadian Multicultural PIDC election is to select PIDC’s Officers Council of Asians in Ontario and If you are interested in being a part and Board Members that will serve the Festivals and Events Ontario. of PIDC, please contact the current organization for the next two years. To be eligible to vote in the Assistant Treasurer, Nene Ticzon PIDC is a non-profit umbrella upcoming election, one must be a at [email protected] to make organization whose mandate regular member of PIDC which arrangement to complete a membership includes the celebration of Philippine is defined in the organization’s application and pay the current Independence Day on the 12th day Constitution and By-Laws as: membership fee of $20. Applications of June every year. It also strives to • Willing and consenting and membership fees must be received Denied promote unity within the Filipino- Presidents of all Filipino-Canadian no later than 30 days prior to the Canadian community and showcase Associations in Ontario or his/her election in order to be deemed eligible. Cool-Off Rumors Philippine heritage and culture. designate For more information about PIDC, its PIDC is a volunteer-based group • Original consenting charter events and election details, check the Bea Alonzo denied she and boyfriend that organizes annual events for the members PIDC website at www.pidctoronto.com have cooled off for the Filipino-Community such as Miss • Chairperson of a Working or it Facebook page. meantime. She said the reason behind the gossip was probably the two months they were hardly seen together because of their showbiz commitments. Bea was busy taping for “She’s The PCCF Philippine Canadian Charitable One” while Zanjoe started taping for his Foundation afternoon soap “Annaliza” and the gag SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ‘2014 show “Banana Split.” The actress said their time apart actually helped in their relationship because they APRIL 25, 2014, FRIDAY, MACEDONIAN BANQUET HALL, 6:00 P.M. missed each other so much more. Zanjoe MRS. PHILIPPINES CANADA PRE PAGEANT has become sweeter to her, the actress

MAY 03, 2014, SATURDAY, KOREAN CENTRE, 2:00 P.M. & 7:00 P.M. added. LITTLE MISS PHILIPPINES CANADA PRE PAGEANT She has no concerns, however, about LITTLE MR. PHILIPPINES CANADA aka PINOY BULILIT PRE PAGEANT spending time apart from her boyfriend MISS PHILIPPINES CANADA PRE PAGEANT since she trusts him not to fool around.

JUNE 28, 2014, SATURDAY, METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE Zanjoe, she said, also gives the same PINOY FIESTA & TRADE SHOW sa TORONTO amount of trust. Advocate for Charity, advocate for Community ! Also, Bea said they never get tired or For the latest updates, please visit: reassuring themselves of their love for each www.philippinecanadianfoundation.com Don’t forget to like us on Facebook: other. http://www.facebook.com/pinoyfiestatoronto http://www.facebook.com/GMA.KapusoToronto

Father Ben Ebcas issues Phl Earthquake Humanitarian Relief

FROM : FATHER BEN EBCAS, evacuation centres. The official Catholic Name of Parish – Philippines ongoing efforts to help those in crisis in the Director of Filipino Catholic Mission, relief agency on the ground, NASSA- Earthquake – Humanitarian Relief Philippines. Archdiocese of Toronto Philippines, has already released (Parishes are asked to gather funds cc. Cardinal Collins fund assistance to augment the relief and send one parish cheque to the Auxiliary Bishops TORONTO - The Archdiocese of operation of the dioceses in the Bohol Development Office, made out to Mr. Jim Milway Toronto is now accepting financial region. Local funds from the local church Archdiocese of Toronto – Philippines contributions for humanitarian relief as are also being tapped to also provide Humanitarian Relief.) Archdiocese of Toronto - Home Page the death toll continues to rise following emergency assistance to the affected Please use the generic humanitarian www.archtoronto.org an earthquake that struck the central localities. relief envelopes that were distributed Welcome to the Archdiocese of Toronto. Philippines on October 15. Those wishing to help may do so in the to parishes for relief collections. If your Archdiocese of Toronto - Home Page The earthquake, centred about 620 km following ways: parish requires humanitarian relief www.archtoronto.org southeast of Manila, has been blamed for • Online through the Archdiocese of envelopes, contact the Supply and Services Welcome to the Archdiocese of Toronto more than 160 deaths so far, with hundreds Toronto website: www.archtoronto.org department at the Catholic Pastoral of people injured and dozens still missing. • By phone through the Development Centre. Government reports suggest more than Office – 416-934-3411 We offer our prayers for the victims 158,000 people have been displaced, • Through the parish, making cheques of this natural disaster and those who with 100,000 of them were housed in 85 payable to: have been displaced. Thank you for your

Annemarie Princess Guzman’s Birthday

FROM LEFT, Princess (WITH GLASSES) works with friend Kelly with their art work; April uses the dryer on some finished artwork; Angelina Guzman gets her face painter; A kid just wants to play with the dog; A kid finishes her srtwork. OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 L. M. Confidential 7 Philippines

A Guinness Record for 2000 Labanderas A report that appeared on the same day on the “South China Morning Post” quoted Estrada as saying that he plans to apologize to Chinese officials when he flies to and China next month. According to Vice Mayor Isko Moreno, Manila’s City Council did not seek the Says New-Born approval from the Foreign Affairs Department nor the Palace on the written apology. He Daughter Gave asserted that the local government of Manila may file a resolution without the approval of the national government under the Local Him Direction Government Code. In August 2010, dismissed police officer It appears Patrick Garcia is turning Rolando Mendoza seized a tourist bus and over a new leaf. held hostage 25 Hong Kong nationals at the The actor has revealed that his new- Quirino Grandstand. The eight hostages were born daughter really gave him and his killed in a botched rescue attempt. non-showbiz girlfriend Nikka Martinez President Beingo Aquino III has been direction in their lives. adamant about his refusal to issue an apology Aling Juliet has been a labandera for almost “We were just typical, selfish kids 20 years. In her occupation, she washes clothes Mass breastfeeding record for the incident, saying that he does not think before all this, so it’s a total lifestyle by hand—still the method of choice preferred attempt in Philippines it is “appropriate” for the whole country to by her clients. “Laba sa kamay po talaga ang apologize for what one person did. change,” Garcia said in an interview palaging request ng mga pinaglalaba ko. Thousands of lactating mothers across the Earlier this month, Aquino met with Hong with Smart Parenting for its October Kahit may mga washing machine po sila, Philippines simultaneously breast fed their Kong Chief Executive C.Y. Leung to express 2013 issue. pagdating sa mga damit na maseselan o di kaya babies last October 24 in an attempt to break a his regret for the 2010 Garcia, who also has a son with masyadong madumi, gusto pa rin mano-mano,” world record and break down social taboos. but maintained that the Philippines will not Jennylyn Mercado, said that Chelsea, she said. Organized by the advocacy group say sorry for the incident. his and Martinez’s daughter born Nanay Nora, a mother of three, agrees. Breastfeeding Philippines, the event was held this March, changed the relationship “Iba po ang laba sa kamay,” she says. “Mas in 1,000 cities across the conservative, largely between him and his girlfriend. natatanggal po ang mantsa at mas kontrolado Catholic country, where advocates say there Philippines exports rice ko ang kamay ko kaysa sa washing machine.” remained a stigma against women who breast “Before Chelsea came into our TALAVERA, , Philippines— Aling Juliet and Nanay Nora were two feed in public. lives, medyo magulo, parang bata The country has tripled its production of of more than 2,000 who gathered at the “When women bare their chests for sex lang kami, away nang away, or heirloom rice for export two months before University of Makati last August 17 for a in movies or wear skimpy clothes the public lakwatsa lang. Chelsea gave us focus, its target date and is expected to export more curious world record attempt: the most people thinks its okay, but when a mother bares her nagkadireksyon kami,” he said. before the year ends. simultaneously hand-washing a piece of fabric. breast to feed a child, people generally think its “We have already exported more than What’s more, Martinez revealed Under the watchful eyes of Guinness gross,” group director Nona Andaya-Castillo 300 metric tons to different countries,” said details that paint Garcia as a great officials and independent witnesses, the women told AFP. Dante Delima, agriculture undersecretary and dad. set to washing. “One of our members was once told to coordinator of the national rice program. “I’m thankful because no matter how Despite the heavy downpour, the breastfeed her child in the toilet. This thinking “[That volume was] three times more than participants—all women—trooped to the and attitude has got to stop.” tired he is, even if he comes home our target of 100 MT to be exported this year,” school’s football field and gamely hand- The event is meant to break the group’s own from a 24-hour taping, he really does he said on Thursday at the warehouse and washed a 1,200-meter long single piece of Guinness World Record of the most number his part. He’ll cuddle her, put her to processing center of SL Agritech Corp. here. fabric stained with grape juice, blue ink and of women simultaneously breastfeeding in sleep,” Garcia’s girlfriend said. Delima was a guest at the send-off program chocolate. multiple sites—15,218 mothers in 2007. According to Martinez, Garcia is for the six container trucks of rice for export Guinness World Record adjudicator Kristy An estimated 21,000 joined on Thursday, to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. even the calmer parent between them. Bennet and 47 independent witnesses roamed but it would take Guinness representatives up The exports produced by SL Agritech were She said that during the first month among the washers during the attempt, to three weeks to verify the final tally, she said. intended to determine how Philippine rice after Chelsea was born, the kid inspecting the participants and the cloth to would be received by other countries, he said. would not stop crying. There was ensure that the record-breaking feat was being “We will be exporting 100 MT more of done properly. even a point that Martinez was also HK officials receive Manila’s premium and colored rice, including the Bennet explained to GMA News Online the crying because of this, she revealed. heirloom rice of the Cordillera, this year,” criteria for breaking the record and validating However, Garcia remained calm during formal apology for 2010 bus Delima said. the success: “The fabric must be dirty, the those times. The black and red rice varieties, he said, were participants must be washing simultaneously hostage crisis “Patrick hasn’t broken down and produced in North Cotabato province. The for at least five minutes, the cloth must be Hong Kong officials on received the city commodity has been certified as organic and cried pa naman,” she said. stain-free after washing, and importantly, the government of Manila’s formal apology for the volume already exported has reached 100 As for future plans, Martinez says he number of participants must exceed Vietnam’s the 2010 Manila bus hostage crisis that killed MT. constantly asks her actor boyfriend record.” eight Hong Kong tourists, a television report The reception to Philippine rice exported about this and that his replies assure Succcess! World record achieved. on Saturday said. to Dubai, , Kuwait, Hong Kong, Vietnam’s record was 1,968 people. her that he will marry her. Manila councilor Bernardito Ang personally Germany, Macau, Canada and the Netherlands Shortly after, the announcement was made According to Martinez, she asks delivered to Hong Kong officials a copy of the had been good, he said, although the which delighted the crowd: the Philippines Garcia “O, ano, are you going to City Council of Manila’s Resolution No. 115 government’s rice export program still had to now holds the world record—that of 2,132 marry me ba?” Series of 2013, which is the local government’s be evaluated. people simultaneously washing one piece of It appears, however, that the two apology to the People’s Republic of China, A basic question that needs to be addressed fabric by hand. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is: Will rice export be beneficial to farmers? are focused now on rearing Chelsea. According to event organizers, 75 percent and families of the eight Hong Kong tourists Delima said the first rice export by the “I think that Nikka and I, we’re both of Filipino households still prefer doing their for the hostage incident that occurred at the Aquino administration was sent to Singapore growing up along with Chelsea. And I laundry by hand, either by necessity or in the Quirino grandstand three years ago. in July, with a total volume of 45 MT. It guess, that’s the best thing,” the actor belief that washing by hand removes dirt better On Tuesday, Manila mayor Joseph fulfilled the rice demands of 146,000 Filipino than using a washing machine. Estrada said he will personally deliver the city workers in that country. The triumphant participants, world record resolution to officials in Hong Kong and in holders all, were treated to free meals, shirts Beijing, China. continued on page 27 and other goods at the event.

Children at Play

Annemarie Princess Guzman poses with the family dog during her birthday party. The theme of the party was arts and also science as the kids watch the science guy demonstrate the fun things you can do. 8 L. M. Confidential OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 PNOY rating to keep falling MANILA - A party-list lawmaker believes he said. President Aquino’s defense of the benefits of Pollster Pulse Asia today released a survey the pork barrel system including the Priority showing awareness of the pork barrel is Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) of reported by practically all Filipinos (90%) lawmakers affected his current net satisfaction while a big plurality of Filipinos (45%) favor ratings. the complete abolition of the pork barrel of ACT Teachers Party List Rep. Antonio lawmakers. Tinio predicted Aquino’s numbers will dip On the use of the PDAF, similar percentages further unless he acts on the pork barrel. of those surveyed said either that it is used by “Pinapakita ng survey na may responsibility politicians to get elected (32%) or it provides GMA7 execs si PNoy sa PDAF. Malaking bahagi dahil lawmakers with opportunities to receive bribes nakita ng publiko pinagtatanggol ni PNoy ang and commissions (27%). PDAF,” he said. About one in three Filipinos (32%) said cleared A recent Social Weather Stations politicians use the PDAF to get elected into (SWS) survey showed net satisfaction with office. MANILA, Philippines—Saying that President Benigno Aquino III has dropped On the other hand, 27% of Filipinos say the actress had no proof 15-percentage points in the wake of the P10 the DAP issue came to light. Sa palagay ko PDAF provides lawmakers an opportunity to she was threatened into signing a billion . lalong mapupuruhan si PNoy sa isyung ito. receive bribes and commissions, 23% think it contract, the Prosecutor’s SWS said net satisfaction with President Lalo pang dadausdos ang kanyang satisfaction is used by the President to obtain the support Office dismissed the grave coercion ratings,” he said. Aquino is now at +49 in September 2013, from of lawmakers for his administration’s priority charge she filed against seven officials +64 in June 2013, or a drop of 15-percentage Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares, bills and 19% opine that the PDAF provides meanwhile, said he was not surprised with and employees of TV network GMA 7, points. It said Aquino’s net satisfaction ratings significant local development assistance. including its chair and chief executive fell across all areas, socioeconomic classes and a Pulse Asia Survey showing a majority of A sizable majority of Filipinos (63%) Filipinos saying that the misuse of the PDAF officer Felipe Gozon. gender. approve of the response of President Benigno First Assistant City Prosecutor Tinio said the SWS survey was conducted continues under the Aquino administration. S. Aquino III to the alleged misuse of the Meynardo Bautista Jr. cleared Gozon, even before the controversy over the “Hindi ko pa nakikita yung survey pero PDAF; nearly the same percentage of Filipinos Disbursement Acceleration Program came out. malinaw sa lumabas sa media na persistent (67%) believe that the reported anomalous use his daughter and GMA Network Several groups including Palace allies have said under the Aquino administration. Di kami of the PDAF has continued under the current Films president Anna Teresa Gozon- the DAP is also another form of pork. naniniwala na it was only under the previous dispensation. Abrogar, Lahbati’s handler Michael “Tandaan natin survey results that’s before administration nangyayari ang PDAF scam,” Uycoco, GMA talent development and management department head Arsenio Baltazar III, Icons Celebrity Marketing (Icons) president Andrew Dee, the devastated by a 7.2-magnitude forcing the Red Cross volunteers to who had angered the Red Cross, company’s talent management division LGUs, NGOs told: earthquake. turn over the relief items, but was which wanted to ensure that the Aquino played down reports merely asking them to coordinate aid reached needy quake victims head Shiela Buendia and Alberto Work together that Maribojoc Mayor Leoncio their relief effort with the local instead of being cornered by allies Muñoz. Evasco Jr. drove away Philippine government. of local politicians. Bautista said there was not enough SAGBAYAN, Bohol—President Red Cross for refusing to turn “Why do we need to coordinate? Aquino said that the system evidence that the three had forced Aquino urged the local govts and over relief goods to the municipal We should, to be sure that all would allow local governments to Lahbati to sign a comanagement private organizations to work government. people who need aid will get help. bring relief to areas that had not contract with Icons together to bring relief to residents Aquino said the reports he had We need to have a system,” Aquino received any help yet. of this island province that was received was that Evasco was not said, in effect agreeing with Evasco,

OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 L. M. Confidential 9 Philippines Why Moody’s took so long to give PH investment grade Rating

situation on the ground even if various government agencies have responded for rescue, disaster, relief and rehabilitation efforts. Currently, he said, about 3,300 civil servants are attending to the needs of the Says He’s Sincere people of Bohol. He added, however, that “in a country that is hit by natural calamities on a In Courtship Of yearly basis, where 20 or so typhoons wreak havoc to our capital and the countryside, it is easy to take for granted that on a regular basis, thousands of Jake Cuenca is not courting Jessy government employees risk life and limb Mendiola merely for publicity since they to help Filipinos trapped in floods and star as lovers in the ABS-CBN teleserye high-risk areas.” “Maria Mercedes” that premiered this month. Jake said he’s now courting Jessy by Philippines ‘indigenizes’ bringing her food and medicines (when MANILA, Philippines - Moody’s positive outlook for the Philippines basic education she’s sick) and asking her to go out once Investors Service finally upgraded the “reflects the expectation of continued in a while. This is the way he can show that MANILA - The Philippines is he’s really serious in pursuing her. Philippines’ credit rating to investment economic outperformance by the “indigenizing” its basic education grade last October 3. Philippines relative to peers.” The actor denied there’s any tension curriculum for the country’s various between him and Sam Milby, who’s also This comes a few months after Fitch ethnic groups to boost the development Ratings upgraded the Philippines to courting the sexy actress. He said he ‘PNoy administration not of what has been regarded as and Sam are friends and they both wish investment grade in March. Standard & marginalized people without dissolving Poor’s followed suit in May. calloused’ the best for Jessy. Also, Jake can accept their respective cultures and traditions. whoever Jessy chooses. So what took Moody’s so long to give Rozanno Rufino of the Education the Philippines an investment grade MANILA, Philippines - President As long as she’s happy, then that’s good Aquino maintains that his administration Department’s Indigenous Peoples enough for Jake, he added. However, he rating? Education Office said the process of In an interview on ANC, Moody’s is not “calloused” and will continue to would feel like the luckiest guy in the world be proactive in addressing the needs of consulting leaders of various tribes to if she chooses him. senior analyst Christian de Guzman “interface” their cultures and practices admitted they were “quite cautious” about Filipinos, especially those affected by The last time he tried to pursue a girl calamities. with the curricula for elementary and was about a year ago. Although he didn’t the Philippines’ economic gains. high school education in their respective “I would say we have been quite Aquino made this statement on various mention names, Jake might be referring to occasions when he visited Bohol, which communities began after the issuance of his failed relationship with Kapuso actress cautious with regards to the gains that the policy in 2011. have been made by this government. So was devastated by a 7.2-magnitude . The actor added that he misses earthquake. “The process of indigenizing would courting somebody, and that he feels we wanted to take our time and see what depend on the pace of each community. It happened with the elections first before The President said that from giddy when it comes to Jessy because distributing relief goods to ensuring will not happen in one snap. Our target is people in the set are teasing them. actually making a call on the ratings,” he that each school with indigenous people said. the safety of homes and offering That’s the reason why he sometimes feels flexible terms for housing loans, his learners should indigenize its curriculum. shy when he’s around the actress. Moody’s raised the Philippines’ rating The curriculum should be culture- by one notch to Baa3 from Ba1. It administration would not just do things It’s easier to work with Jessy since he’s automatically but with care for the sensitive, contextualized, responsive and courting her. That way, Jake can show how assigned a positive outlook to the rating flexible for the communities,” Rufino said on expectations of strong economic people. genuine is his feelings for the actress. He “I suppose, especially this government, during the National Indigenous Peoples takes care of her and makes things easier growth. Education gathering in the capital Asked Moody’s took note of the recent is not calloused, isn’t it? It is not for her, so she would want to work with him insensitive,” Aquino said. Manila. again in another project. controversy about the disbursement “And it’s starting now,” he added. acceleration program (DAP), de Guzman He also promised that his government Also, Jake admitted the teleserye is and officials would not be part of the Out of the 20.8 million students getting them closer to each other. Asked said this is only a “tiny” part of the currently enrolled in elementary and Philippines’ fiscal finances. problem but rather provide solutions to about Jessy’s reactions to his gestures, the alleviate the plight of those affected by high schools all over the Philippines, 5.7 actor said she’s flattered and thought it “It’s important to look at the big percent, or close to 1.2 million, belong to picture, this disbursement acceleration the quake. sweet of him. Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. indigenous groups. “Hindi ko naman siya ginagawa for program is just a tiny part of fiscal The country has around 100 ethno- finances that we look at. And the fiscal also said during the awarding ceremony publicity or for anything like… I do for the Outstanding Public Officials and linguistic groups, the majority of them it because of her. Like I said, I mean, finances as shown in fiscal outcomes being in the southern island of Mindanao over the past few years, shows this Employees for 2013 in Malacañang that what I do, sana ma-appreciate niya.” Aquino himself is leading public servants and falling below the poverty line Because they are often together taping administration has managed the owing to both their traditional reliance Philippines’ fiscal finances pretty well. in showing concern, especially to those for the teleserye, some said Jake has affected by calamities. on agriculture and lack of access to more advantage than Sam. But the actor This has contributed to falling debt, education. which has in part contributed to the Ochoa said that in this way, no public denied using their taping hours for his upgrades so far,” he said. servants could give excuses because benefit. He wants Jessy to get to know him In its statement, Moody’s said the the President himself would know the outside of work. -

Maria Panaligan records at Mark Cuizon Crescini’s Studio Maria Panaligan recorded two songs of Vehnee Saturno’s songs at the recording studio of Mark Cuizon Crescini

1. Maria Panaligan listens to instructions before recording. 2. Maria poses with mom Genelie and sister Nadeene after recording. 3. Recording studio Producer / Engineer Mark Cuizon Crescini pose with Maria Panaligan. 4. Mark Cuizon Crescini, Maria and sound engineer Waleed Deyab pose after the recording.

Contact Mark Crescini (Producer/Engineer) 647 962 6433 to book studio 10 L. M. Confidential OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 Philippines Phl must boost defenses BOOST DEFENSE maritime defence,” added Blair, the US continued from page 1 Pacific commander in 1999-2002. This would include a multi-year negative reactions, said Slocombe, who was programme to acquire modern weapons, in the Pentagon when Bill Clinton was US properly train its personnel and develop Toni, Charlene president. “In a very short time, China has military doctrines and mechanisms, and made the US very popular in the Western “organise itself in a more effective manner”. leave ‘Buzz’ Pacific.” Such a programme for the poorly-armed After hosting the show for three But while the Philippines is relying on Philippines “will not only support its years, and Charlene the United States to back it up against relations with China but will find a much Gonzales bid the showbiz talk show China, Slocombe said it must also US and Philippine marines participate in more willing and able and ready partner “” goodbye on Sunday, undertake a serious effort to develop “a small boat operations training at the seaNavy from its treaty ally, the United States”, he October 13. minimum deterrent military capacity”. Education Training Center in San Antonio, added. “The Philippines needs to do a strategic province. Without explaining the reason analysis of what it needs to do for its for their decision, Toni and Charlene thanked the show’s management, the staff and the viewers for giving them the chance to host “The Buzz.” “It was a wonderful journey. It UPAAT Leads Filipino Citizenship Oath Taking was a privilege and honor to be able to share the stage with two of By Rose Tijam the greatest artists in the industry, Toni Gonzaga and ,” With one long serious sentence , and OATH OF ALLEGIANCE places in the home country, on January Charlene said. the raising of the right hand, 36 Filipino 18-24, 2014. The tour highlights five The former beauty queen added Canadians reclaimed their Philippine I, ______, solemnly destinations – Kalibo, Boracay, , that she’s happy for the friendship citizenship in what Ambassador Leslie swear Guimaras and Manila – for only CDN she formed with co-hosts Toni and Gatan named the largest group he that I will support and defend the $850 , including a formal dinner with Boy. has sworn in at the solemn ceremony Constitution of the Republic of the President Noynoy Aquino. The package “Isa rin sa mga reasons kung that made them dual citizens of the Philippines and I will obey the laws and includes domestic flights, overnight stay bakit ko tinanggap ang show na ito Philippine homeland and Canada. The legal orders promulgated by the duly at select hotels, meals and snacks, cultural is because I want to work with the event, sponsored by the University of constituted authorities of the Philippines, shows, guided excursions, domestic greats like the both of you. I would the Philippines Alumni Association and I hereby declare that I recognize travel insurance, domestic terminal say that katulad ng sinabi mo, one Toronto and the Philippine Consulate and accept the supreme authority of the and portage fees, and other perquisites. of the best gifts that I received from General in Toronto, was held during Philippines and will maintain true faith More information is available at various this show was the friendship I have the UPAAT fellowship “Kapihan” at the and Philippine Consulates in major Canadian with you Boy and Toni. It was a Kalayaan Cultural Community Centre allegiance thereto; and that I impose this cities, and Department of Tourism in major wonderful ride.” in Mississauga last October 12, 2013. In obligation upon myself voluntarily without US cities. In Toronto, call 416-922-7181. Toni added, “Hindi ako the past, Filipino nationals who acquired mental reservation or purpose of evasion. naniniwala sa goodbyes. I believe Canadian citizenship were not allowed In a separate interview, UPAAT that goodbyes don’t really mean to re-acquire Philippine passports and Of the 36 newly-sworn dual citizens, president Fred Gamboa stated that the that it’s the end or tapos na ang lost many of the privileges incumbent on 17 are UPians and the rest are family Board (also called Council) have on the lahat. It just simply means na yung Philippine subjects. Recent laws changed members and friends. Several UPian table a plan to hook up with as many pamamaalam namin sa hapon na ito this and thousands of Filipino nationals family members took the oath together, Canadian- and US –based UP alumni ay I’ll see you again. I will miss all with Canadian citizenship have retrieved like husband and wife UPAAT president associations to form a North American- of you.” their Philippine birthright when two Fred and Diana Gamboa, former UPAAT wide UP alumni umbrella. Thus there “Maraming salamat din kay Tito countries agreed to grant dual citizenship. president Joe and Lita Zagala, lawyer Red will be concerted efforts to hold periodic Boy, the most generous person While conversations among Liboro, wife Lita and daughter Rosalie conventions, plan fundraising, and in na nakilala ko sa industriyang ito. newly-sworn in dual citizens are tinged Liboro ; Alice and Romy Herrera; Mary bringing in the UP president for a visit, and Hindi po nagsasawang ibahagi with humor and light banters , the topic Ann and Dennis Morales and their other activities. sa amin ang nalalaman niya sa of citizenship has always been a deep two sons; Maestro Romi and Necie President Gamboa said some of industriya, at yung wisdom niya. emotional issue due to nationalistic , MananQuil, Oswald and Mila Magno; the scheduled activities at UPAAT are I learned so much from him. Ate heritage, tradition, culture and family ties. Nemesio and Susan Villanueva; Minda the Christmas Party on Dec. 6, 2013, the Charlene, I will always look up to Thus, the heart skips a few beats specially at Mendoza and Diego Linan, and others annual Career Development Seminar on you as a mom and as a wife. Sana the part of the Oath of Allegiance declares like Terry Chua, Marissa Fortuno, Marie March 22 and 23, 2014, and the Tee UP pag naging asawa at nanay na rin ”.... I will maintain true faith and allegiance Rosali, Doreen Cortez, etc.. high golf tournament on June 22, 1014. ako, parang si Ate Charlene. I have ( to the Philippines) ..... and impose this In the same gathering, Ambassador The UPAAT is now on its 36th year so much respect for the both of you. obligation upon myself voluntarily without Leslie Gatan, himself a UPian, formally of existence, and takes strong leadership in It’s such an honor.” mental reservation or purpose of evasion.” announced the Philippine Winter the community with many of its members Boy hinted in the video Escapade, wherein a special tourism serving in different capacities at various presentation that there will be Republic of the Philippine program invites participants from Canada organizations. changes in the show. Department of Foreign Affairs and the USA to a grand tour of various

OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 L. M. Confidential 11 Jose Joey Baking’s (www.Filipinogoodlife.com) Miss Philippines Canada 2013 to join Filipino Good Life Winter Escapade in the Kris Reyes shares her Insight Philippines. Miss Philippines Canada 2013, Caitlin Pantaleon and Philippine Press Club Ontario’s speaker series is a Success Little Miss Philippines Canada, Anjali Pathmanathan of the Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation (PCCF) to join Winter Escapade with Ambassador Gatan in the Philippines. Winter Escapade - It’s more fun in the Philippines, organized by the Department of Tourism will highlight a tour that Philippine Press Club Ontario’s speaker series featuring successful Filipino Canadians is proving showcases tourist popular with members. destinations like ABOVE, PPCO officers and members pose with Kris Reyes of Global’s Morning Show and reporters Dyan the Ati Atihan in Ruiz and Joseph Smooke of The Real News Network Aklan, white beaches and The Philippine Reporter. RIGHT, Kris Reyes in Boracay, Kaon ta sa Plaza in the beautiful , BELOW RIGHT, Pokwang in darna costume poses with a contestant at the TFC Kapmilya Reloaded an island tour in the exotic Guimaras Island and a visit to concert. Malacañan Palace . Prior to the Winter Escapade, to add to the Experience of a Lifetime of Miss Philippines Canada and Little Miss The Philippine Press Club The Josie de Leon School for in the community now that Canada, the Pageant Winners will visit and inaugurate Ontario is having a speaker the performing Arts showcased Christmas is getting close. The series featuring people who their student’s talents with a Paskuhan festival, which was the ANCOP PCCF village in Paranaque. PCCF pageants make a difference. presentation Disney and it was a launched to great fanfare last contribute immensely to the realization of PCCF’s advocacy First of this series featured delight to watch young Filipino year is on again on November to help the poor and in this regard, PCCF will provide 10 reporters Dyan Ruiz and talents entertain the crowd with 30 at the Metro Toronto houses to the poor and deserving families, a PCCF project Joseph Smooke of The Real popular numbers. The power Convention Centre. Make sure worth $30,000. The event will surely be an emotional and News Network and The couple of JDLSPA, Josie de to check that out. touching experience for everyone who will witness the Philippine Reporter. They Leon and Mark Crescini inauguration of the ANCOP-PCCF Village. report on human rights issues in , now Caitlin and entourage will also visit the Kapuso Foundation the Philippines. presenting their own shows Office to present the PCCF Donation for the recent Next speaker was Kris Reyes without partnering with local typhoon and earthquake victims worth over $2,000. of Global News. If you wake festivals presented Kapamilya up early and turn on the TV Fiesta World Reloaded at the The donations are the result of the support of everyone before leaving your house, you Sony Center featuring Piolo throughout the various activities of PCCF, namely the probably see her as one of the Pascual, Sam Milby, Angeline pageants and the Pinoy Fiesta and Trade Show sa Toronto. hosts of The Morning Show. Quinto and Pokwang. As Kudos’s and great appreciation to the passionate and Kris shared her experiences on expected, Pokwang made the hardworking PCCF officers, members and supporters. They how she got to be on television, audience laugh but Piolo and are indeed advocating for charity. Everyone had fun and and her insight on how to break Sam got the most shrieks of helped at the same time! in the mainstream media which delight and the most kilig factor To join the Winter escapade contact the Philippine was appreciated by the members just by appearing. They did not Consulate or call Fe Taduran at (416) 456-4891 or visit www. of the ehtnic Filipino press even have to open their mouth philippinecanadianfoundation.com. members and other people in to entertain the crowd. the community. It is getting busier and busier

FJCC MEMBERS IN JERUSALEM Covering the Event

Jess Cabrias of Talakayan Radio and Joe Damasco share a few moments before the start of the Anghel ng Tahanan cum Aegis concert at Pastor Teck Uy (1st from left) is shown in photo together with some members of the congregation of the Friends of Jesus Christ Canada (FJCC)after participating in the Jerusalem March in Jerusalem, Israel, recently which were the Toronto International Centre. attended by thousands of Christians all over the world. (St. Jamestown NewsService, Romy Zetazate) 12 L. M. Confidential OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 Why Pinoys Love Basketball

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through interactions with common people engaged in street basketball and observing fans glued to watching professional play. The idea is to analyze why this sport is Ai Ai Delas Alas stays like a religion in the country. single for Now Fresh angles Ai-Ai Delas Alas revealed she’s Bartholomew, author of the best-selling not ready to be in a relationship right “Pacific Rims” which focused on the same now--months after her failed one-month subject, found out he has more to say marriage to businessman Jed Salang. about it when he did the documentary. The Comedy Concert Queen said “It just came into my head that there nothing happened between her and her are untapped angles still worth talking rumored suitor, which was revealed to about Filipinos and its continuing affair “The Buzz” by Kapuso primetime queen with basketball,” he said in a press during their guesting conference. there to promote “Kung Fu Divas.” The sportswriter also documented a Ai-Ai said it didn’t prosper because Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) she wasn’t emotionally ready. championship game and dissected the The truth is, Ai-Ai cannot imagine phenomenon behind Barangay Ginebra’s falling in love in the future. What popularity. This particular PBA squad is happened was very traumatic for her, no doubt the most popular ballclub in the and she didn’t know how she was able league, keeping its mass-based support to survive from it or how she will enter a even if Living Legend , its San Mig Coffee’s soars for a layup in Game 4 of the PBA Governors’ Cup relationship again. heart and soul, has bowed out of the team Finals. Ai-Ai alleged she was physically and for more than a decade now. PBA itself emotionally abused by Jed. is reputed to be Asia’s first play-for-pay Conejero’s boyfriend) and James Yap (Kris well,” said Fox Channel Philippine office Right now, the comedienne wished to cage loop. Aquino’s ex-hubby). spokesman Jude Turcuato. travel the world by herself. There are so Several PBA players are still treated More than being the author of the said Asked if the Crispa-Toyota rivalry of many places she still wants to see like like celebrities – proof of the Filipino book, Bartholomew is, according to sports old was considered for the project, the Rome, Taipei and Bali. public’s high regard for the game and its analyst Bill Velasco, “the right choice to former PBA commentator reflected, “We However, she knows this won’t be heroes. Some of them even have showbiz narrate the show because it’s okay to look chose to focus on the Ginebra mystique. easy to do alone since she’s well-known links, like who’s also a TV at the perspective of an outsider, him And it only shows that discussions about by Filipinos in country where there is TFC host, Marc Pingris, the husband of Vic being a foreigner.” the basketball craze here won’t’ stop in or The Filipino Channel. There are only Sotto’s daughter Danica, Jimmy Alapag three parts. We just kind of scratched two countries Ai-Ai can think of that do (actress LJ Moreno’s husband), Don Possible follow-ups the floor and it’s possible there would be not have TFC, and that is Thailand and Allado (Maricar Reyes’ other half) , Doug follow-ups kasi marami pang pwedeng Vietnam. Kramer (Cheska Diaz’s spouse), Alex “Each and every statement here is not pag-usapan. Hopefully, she can go to these two Cabagnot (showbiz TV reporter Ginger a rumor because since this is NatGeo, countries and enjoy traveling alone. it has to be factual. This effort came out

OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 L. M. Confidential 13 Ina’ series of filmfest movies were all PRECIOUS top grosser, some even earning more Moments than P200 million on the entire box- office run.

Used To P100-Million Grosses

In a short interview, Ai Ai admitted that she is not really used to dealing with box office gross of just less than P100 million. That is why she was declared as Box Office Queen for several times. But this time, she was quick and humble to admit that her latest film was not as big as her past flicks. Ai Ai Delas Alas However, Ai Ai clarified that she is still happy with its earnings. She Admits ‘Kung emphasized that the movie was not as big as her past films but it was not a Fu Divas’ Was box office flop.

Lackluster Repeat: not a box office flop. Ai Ai delas Alas was honest That is because the movie more enough to admit that her recent movie than just break-even when the gross is was not a big box-office success. The compared to total production cost. Comedy Concert Queen recently starred with Marian Rivera in the Don’t Blame Marian digital movie ‘Kung Fu Divas.’ It was a project released through , Ai Ai also asked people not to put although it was jointly produced by any blame on Marian for the dismal her, Marian, and other partners. box-office results of the movie. Many During its first two weeks in the critics also pointed out that Marian, box-office run, the movie generated who is crowned as the primetime over P32 million in gross ticket sales. queen of GMA-7, has never To many observers, the performance Match Made in Music experienced having a blockbuster of the movie could be considered as With his background in music production and her movie yet. lackluster. That is because most of Ai To this, Ai Ai appealed to the Ai’s past movies all grossed more than backgraound as a singer, Mark Cuizon Crescini and Josie public not to entertain that thought. P100 million. de Leon were made for each other. Their recent Josie de That is because she thinks it would Her last project ‘Sisterakas’ with Leon School for the Performing Arts production of Disney be unfair to Marian. She said she also and was even was a spectacular production and even more enjoyable to gets hurt when other people blame listed as the highest grossing Filipino watch. May they have more productions to come and may the dismal performance of their movie film so far. Before that, her ‘Tanging they continue to prosper. on her partner, Marian.

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OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 L. M. Confidential 15 Are May December relationships Freddie Aguilar, 60, dates 16-year-old girl really that different? MANILA, Philippines—The news on music icon Freddie Aguilar giving the thought by Ron and Gayle, Psychotherapists from maydecembersecrets.com of marrying his 16-year-old girlfriend drew mixed reactions from netizens. ------difference was the problem. Luckily Most comments border she worked through her doubts. 33 Years on the negative, saying For May December couples it’s Tony Bennett . . . Susan Crow Cary Grant . . . Dyan Cannon (He: 57. She: 24 when particularly easy to point the finger Aguilar could be sued for first met. He: 61. She: 28 when married.) seduction or child abuse. at the age difference. An age gap is ------permanent. 34 Years The 60-year-old Aguilar Generally, when couples Rod Steiger . . . Paula Ellis admitted he is dating show up in our office their chief ------someone 44 years younger than him. complaint is related to sex, money, 35 Years But Aguilar said there’s nothing to Woody Allen . . . Soon-Yi Previn communication, and/or family worry about since the parents of the girl regardless of their ages. We know Doug Hutchison . . . Courtney Alexis Stodden (He: 51, American actor. She: 16, singer. Year: 2011, Las Vegas have approved of the relationship, only there are most likely core issues chapel.) with a warning that she should be careful driving the grievance. The core J.D. Salinger . . . Joyce Maynard (He: 53. She: 18. Year: because Aguilar is known to be a ladies’ issues we will assess are: 1972.) problems with intimacy (“into me ------man. see”) 36 Years Cary Grant with wife not feeling equal to each other (an James Doohan . . . Wende Braunberger (He: 54, Star Gov’t Steps In Dyan Cannon and imbalance of power) Trek’s “Scotty. She: 18. Year: 1974.) daughter Jennifer trust issues Clint Eastwood . . . Dina Ruiz ------dishonesty or the inability to Finally, the Department of Social 37 Years Welfare and Development (DSWD) has re May-December communicate in a safe and open Jim Clark . . . Kristy Hinze (He: 65, billionaire. She: announced that it would intervene. The relationships really manner 28, Australian supermodel. Married: 2009.) that different from addictions Hugh Hefner . . . Kimberley Conrad department said it is within its jurisdiction romances with little or problems coping with stress Rupert Murdoch . . . Wendi Deng to conduct a probe into the May- no age difference? It’s a poor or rigid boundaries with each other and/ ------December affair to protect the girl who 38 Years simple question with a or their families is still considered as a minor under the health problems Rupert Murdoch . . . Wendi Deng complicated answer. Patrick Stewart . . . Sunny Ozell country’s law. unresolved issues from the past (including ------Under the country’s Revised Penal other relationships and the family of origin.) May-December couples have much in 39 Years Code, child abuse is a public offense. James Woods . . . Ashley Madison (He: 57, actor. She: 18 common with couples of all ages and all Government agencies like DSWD could age differences. We fight about the same You’ll notice that nowhere on the “core when first met.) possibly file a legal complaint for the things as non-gappers. Money, kids, sex, issues” list is age difference. ------A With all that said, there are certain issues 40 Years victims under the legislation Republic Act communication, ways to spend time, friends, Pablo Picasso . . . Françoise Gilot jobs, etc. are all part of our daily lives. for which May December couples need to 7610, also known as Special Protection prepare. The following concerns are common ------Disagreements about these things cause 41 Years of Children against Abuse, Exploitation, to couples with significant age gaps: Family arguments. Robert Duvall . . . Luciana Pedraza (He: actor. Both and Discrimination Act. So if May-December relationships are just relationships with parents and siblings. have same birthday: January 5) The department wants to determine if Blending the family if there are step-children the same as partnerships between similarly ------the girl’s parents had the approval for involved. Determining whether or not to try to 42 Years aged people, why the attention? This answer is their daughter to get into a relationship more simple – perception. conceive children with each other. Retirement Ginger Baker . . . Kudzai Machokoto (He: 70, former intentions and goals. Consider how the age rock star. She: 28. Year engaged/married: 2010.) with Freddie. ------The mice think they are right, but my cat eats difference will impact both of you when this time comes. Sexual performance differences may occur 44 Years them anyway. This is the point, reality is nothing, Fred Astaire . . . Robyn Smith Maegan Aguilar defends her dad due to hormonal and physical changes as you age. perception is everything. ------~Terry Goodkind 45 Years Maegan Aguilar, daughter of legendary How you will handle it when people notice Tony Curtis . . . Jill Vanden Berg musician Freddie Aguilar, When you are in a relationship with and/or comment on your age difference. ------The navigation of these issues for May 46 Years has taken to social media someone whose age significantly differs from to lash out against her yours, it is easy fall into the mousetrap and Decembers will often be different than with Dick Van Dyke . . . Arlene Silver ------father’s detractors. attribute the problems that arise to the age non age-gapped couples. Below are some of the famous May- 47 Years “Mahigit na sa isang gap. Likewise it is easy to ignore red flags in Cary Grant . . . Barbara Harris december couples. the beginning of a May December romance ------dekadang hiwalay si Tatay and say “love knows no age.” When Regina Age Difference / Older Man / Younger 48 Years sa Nanay namin… 6 kaming and Jerry began dating, their 22 year age Woman Kirk Kerkorian . . . Lisa Bonder magkakapatid at sa tingin ko’y wala 19 Years difference wasn’t an issue. They married after ------siyang naging pagkukulang bilang AMA Cary Grant . . . Betsy Drake 51 Years seeing each other for a couple of years and ------sa amin,” Maeagan said. were passionately in love. Shortly before Tony Randall . . . Heather Harlan 23 Years ------She continued, pointing out, “Lumaki their one year anniversary (Regina was in her Aristotle Onassis . . . Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy 54 Years kaming ‘independent’ and absolutely FREE early 30’s) Jerry was suddenly faced with a Sylvester Stallone . . . Jennifer Flavin Hugh Hefner . . . Holly Madison FROM THE SHACKLES OF SOCIETY. None dire medical condition that landed him in ------a hospital for nearly a year. She didn’t want 30 Years 60 Years of us are LIARS or CORRUPT like most to admit it out loud, but she wondered if she Paul Anka . . . Anna Yeager Hugh Hefner . . . Crystal Harris people around us.” John Tyler . . . Julia Gardiner (He: 54, 10th U.S. had made a mistake marrying a man so much ------Maegan added that they (with her President. She: 24. Year: 1844.) 63 Years older than her. Almost 10 years later Jerry and George Frederic Watts . . . Ellen Terry (He: 46, British siblings) have no problem with their “Tatay Regina are still together. He has recovered J. Howard Marshall II . . . Anna Nicole Smith (He: 89. artist. She: 16, actress. Year: 1864.) She: 26 when first met.) dating,” saying, “desisyon nilang dalawa and is living a healthy life. They are still very ------yun-walang nagpilit sa kanila na maging much in love. Today she gets irritated because 31 Years 95 Years sila…” Robert Evans . . . Catherine Oxenberg Jerry’s “a slob”, he thinks she’s too picky, but Ahmed Muhamed Dore . . . Safia Abdulleh (He: 112. In the end, she asked, “SO ANONG they no longer question the age difference. Dennis Hopper . . . Katherine LaNasa She: 17 when married.) PROBLEMA NIYO? Kasi INAMIN NI TATAY? No one could have predicted what happened ------32 Years to this couple, but Regina might have given up anung masama dun? Anung masama kung Billy Joel . . . Katie Lee if she stayed with the perception that the age nagpakatotoo siya? Sige nga!”

Freddie’s girl Meanwhile, Freddie’s girlfriend has also Scenes in the City finally reacted to the negative comments being hurled against him. “Oo, masakit, pero wala ’kong magagawa eh, ganun ’yung utak nung ibang tao,” she said. “Basta ang alam ko mahal ko si Freddie.” She also confirmed that she and Freddie have her parents’ consent, narrating, “Sabi nung nanay ko ‘Oh sige, kung dun ka masaya, edi susuportahan ka namin,’ tapos ’yun sinabi din nila na ‘Pero mag-ingat ka…babaero iyan’” On what she liked about Freddie, she simply said, “Maalaga, ganun. Tapos ang LEFT, Ricky Castelvi, and Juliet Parel from the Filipino Community attended the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recruitment drive held at Mel Lastman maganda dun, ’yung mga pagkakamali ko, Square on September 21, 2013. RIGHT, Newly inducted officers of the Zamboanga Hermosa Association; the dinner dance was held at Filipino Centre kino-correct niya palagi.” Toronto (FCT) on October 5, 2013. PHOTOS BY ARIEL RAMOS 16 L. M. Confidential OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 India supports Philippines

visiting Indian External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said in a forum in Manila. The visiting Indian minister explained India’s position in response to questions following his lecture on India’s foreign policy at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). “[A]rbitration is one answer. I MANILA, Philippines—India has hope it works. But at the end of expressed its support for a peaceful resolution to the territorial conflict in the day, whatever the institutional the West Philippine Sea (South China response is … it is the will of Sea), adding it hoped the Philippines’ the people of the region that is arbitration bid would prosper and lead to very important, and that will of the stability of international waters. the people of the region is there “India has very clearly stated our position of support for free access to sea should be a peaceful resolution,” lanes and, of course, international law, said the official, when asked about the Unclos (United Nations Convention his take on the turf issue between on the Law of the Sea) being the basis of Manila and Beijing. peaceful resolution of any such disputes,”

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OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 L. M. Confidential 17 ENTERTAINMENT Business • Celebrities • Gossip

Universal Pictures options rights to OTJ

Variety magazine has confirmed that the critically acclaimed Filipino film For Sale “On The Job” is up for a Hollywood remake. Canon XA10 Variety writer Justin Kroll revealed in an exclusive report that Universal Professional Pictures has optioned the rights to the film with Baltasar Kormakur (“Contraband,” “2 Guns”) as writer and director; and Scott Stuber and XYZ Camcorder Films, which handled the worldwide sales of “OTJ,” as producers. Kormakur will also produce for his RVK Studios while Stuber will produce through his Universal-based Bluegrass Films banner. “While some inspiration for the concept came from ’s Filipino movie ‘On The Job,’ Kormakur actually had already begun developing a project based on the same events as ‘On The Job’ with XYZ Films before the Filipino film began production,” Kroll wrote. The article noted that Kormakur’s action thriller “Safe House,” which could have similarities to the story of “OTJ,” hit big making Fans put distance more than $200 million worldwide. In describing “On The Job,” Kroll wrote: “The pic is based on the real-life between and scandal where prison inmates were temporarily released from prison to work as Used twice contract killers on behalf of politicians and high ranking military officials.” ? Variety is positive about the remake, noting that “Universal and $1500.00 /Best offer Kormakur have already seen good returns with ‘Contraband’ and ‘2 Guns’ Kylie Padilla is not on speaking terms with Call 416-945-2336 and teaming him up with one of the studio’s top producers could lead to even Kris Bernal though she doesn’t harbor ill feelings bigger results.” towards her. with box and all original accessories Variety was among the first international publications to rave about the According to the 20-year old actress, the Filipino film, singling out actors and Gerald Anderson for their situation stems from an ongoing misunderstanding stellar performance in the film. between their respective fans. Apparently, the Produced by Star Cinema and , “OTJ,” which fans have been exchanging words against each had its world premiere at the Directors Fortnight in this year’s Cannes Film other on social media sites. Note that Padilla and Festival, opened to rave reviews from critics of international publications in the are said to be an item while Bernal For Sale US late September. is his reel partner. DigtialPanasonic camera with box and all originalLX7 accessories “OTJ” also won a Jury Prize and the Best Actor trophy for Joel Torre at Padilla maintains that she had tried to keep the the 17th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival. peace, instructing her fans not to engage in such New 1/1.7” 10.1MP MOS Sensor matters. “Sumunod po sila,” she said. Venus Engine Image Processor Leica Vario-Summilux 24-90mm f/1.4 Lens / However, she declined to comment when asked 24-90 Optical Zoom Kc Concepcion Gets Back At Bashers if Bernal’s fans were eager to do the same. 3.0” 920K-Dot LCD The actress said she “tried” to reach out to Full HD 1080 Video Recording KC Concepcion is seemingly hurt by bashers who have gone over the line. Bernal to settle the issue saying “I tried! God RAW and RAW+JPEG Recording Trust iA and iA Plus Modes She said people keep on criticizing her for having dinner with NBA Houston knows I tried, pero mahirap talaga.” Creative Control Modes Rockets player Chandler Parsons without knowing the real score. Padilla admits she is “scared” where the feud Time Lapse Shot Function After Chandler admitted having dinner with KC, the actress-singer between the fans might lead. $325 immediately clarified they went out as a group and the date wasn’t romantic at “‘Yung sinasabi ng mga fans, iba. Iba yung fans all. She added that she is not seriously dating anyone right now. po… natatakot ako, masakit silang magsalita, e.” But the actress is seemingly pissed off because people on Twitter But why is she letting the fans dictate on them? Call 416-945-2336 and Instagram kept on bashing her regarding Chandler, who already has a Padilla says she is only being supportive of girlfriend. her followers as she assumes Bernal is with hers. KC said the comments are rude. “Walang kwentang comment minsan. “Parang mga kaibigan namin, e. Kaibigan ko ‘yung Nakakabastos na bilang isang babae.” mga fans ko, kaibigan niya yung mga fans niya.” She has always been honest when she has a boyfriend, and she only had Padilla can only wonder how Bernal feels about two well-publicized relationships in showbiz--one with and the the whole thing. “Hindi ko alam kung saan ba other one with Piolo Pascual. She and Piolo broke up in 2011. talaga ako (lulugar),” she said.

Scenes in the City

LEFT, The induction of new officers of the Ontario Filipino Womens Club was held at Sir Wilfried Laurier Banquet Hall on September 27, 2013. RIGHT, September and October birthday celebrants (Tess, Ceasar, and Bro. Louie) met on October 20, 2013 and jointly celebrated their birthdays. PHOTOS BY ARIEL RAMOS 18 L. M. Confidential OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 PCCT, PCCF Cease Partnership for Pinoy Fiesta and Trade Show 2014 JOINT PRESS RELEASE October 23, 2013 Philippine Chamber of Commerce- Toronto and Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce- Toronto (PCCT) and the Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation (PCCF) will separately hold their events next year, which for the last three years had been billed under the “Pinoy Fiesta and Trade Show sa Toronto” banner at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre This was disclosed jointly by Oswald Tugadi and Romy Rafael, Presidents of the PCCT and PCCF, respectively, CanCham have an existing MoA to work saying that PCCF will hold its event on together for the common benefit of its Saturday, June 28, 2014 and PCCT’s, on member-businesses. Saturday, August 16, 2014. In his letter, Tugadi thanked the PCCF This developed after the PCCT Board for the opportunity of having worked of Directors decided not to renew the with the group. The contract between contract with PCCF on the “Pinoy PCCF and PCCT’s partnership on the Fiesta and Trade Show sa Toronto” to staging of the biggest annual indoor accommodate an offer made by the summer event for Filipino Canadians is Canadian Chamber of Commerce in renewable every year. the Philippines (CanCham) to have a In his response on behalf of the PCCF, suitable month with which its members Rafael thanked the PCCT for the effort may participate in the annual PCCT and trust that it has shown for the past Trade Show. The PCCT and CanCham three years and wished the Chamber all have an existing business organizational the best in its future endeavours. partnership. Most likely, the PCCF will retain the During a meeting by the PCCT last event billing “Pinoy Fiesta and Trade July with CanCham Executive Director Show sa Toronto”. Cora dela Cruz, she said that the month Meanwhile, the PCCT decided to bill of June when the “Pinoy Fiesta and Trade its event as “Taste of Manila Multicultural Show …” is held annually is simply not Event & Trade Show”.. an ideal month for CanCham members to travel to Toronto. The PCCT and

UN asks for $46M Aid for Bohol The United Nations on Friday appealed earthquake in Bohol and province. said. for $46.8 million (P2.01 billion) in The earthquake flattened homes, schools, “At this moment, the international aid for more than 380,000 clinics, centuries-old churches and other Philippines is the one people in Bohol province now living in vital infrastructure, killing more than 200 [country] that really stands tents after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake persons. alone with the highest struck Central Visayas last week. A further 35,000 families need of needs and the highest Australia was the first to respond, emergency shelter while more than 380,000 requirements,” Carvalho announcing on Friday that it would provide residents of Bohol require assistance for told a news conference. up to P124 million in aid to support the basic needs like water, sanitation, food and Philippine government’s response to the health services for six months, UN resident humanitarian emergency caused by the humanitarian coordinator Luizha Carvalho

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OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 L. M. Confidential 19 Entertainment Maja shrugs off bashings

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MAJA Salvador is glad to be part of advances of Jake Cuenca as Manny, a Elmo deny rejecting offers have her own family? “Ready kung sa ready, Regal’s contemporary sex-comedy, “Status: playboy chef whose aim is to bed as many but then, hindi naman sa’kin manggagaling It’s Complicated.” girls as possible. She gives him a lesson on Elmo Magalona says that contrary to ang proposal. “It’s my most mature movie so far at love and he learns how to be more faithful rumors, he never rejected any project Alangan namang i-pressure ko siya. It bagay sa celebration ko ng 10th year ko as a one-woman man. offered to him by GMA7. has to come from the man, di ba?” in showbiz,” she says. “So many things “Wala talaga akong tinatanggihan,” he have happened to me in the 10 years na says. ” Lovi’s Other Journey Ends nasa showbiz ako, maraming blessings ABS-CBN Tops Nationwide How come he didn’t join “Sunday All na dumating and this is a perfect movie TV Ratings in September Stars”? “Kasi may iba akong plans na gawin, LOVI Poe can now concentrate fully to celebrate my 10th year in a business like ‘yung album ko. I enrolled pa sa St. on her weeknights soap on where stars come and go. I’m glad I’m ABS-CBN Corporation, the country’s Benilde taking up culinary arts.” GMA7, “Akin Pa Rin ang still here and I welcome the chance to leading and largest multimedia Is he taking up culinary arts with the Bukas.” “My journey in work with Direk Chris Martinez. I’m so conglomerate, maintained its lead over rival plan of putting up a restaurant? “May balak, ‘Titser’ as Michelle ended,” proud to work with him and my co-stars TV stations in terms of viewership across in the future. Kasi ang food business, hindi she says. “She has really na sina , Jake Cuenca, urban and rural households with an average mawawala yan, e.” travelled a long and difficult and Paulo Avelino. The audience share of 42%, or eight points Did he and partner see journey from high school girl movie is about love, sex and relationships ahead of GMA’s 34%, based on data from the original show? “No, our director, Gina to domestic helper to college scholar to at tiyak akong magmamarka ito sa viewers Kantar Media, whiuch Alajar, said there’s no need. He’s not been working student to substitute teacher in the dahil totoong-totoo ang mga sitwasyong uses a nationwide panel visible on TV for five months now, so he’s course of the series. ipinapakita rito.” size of 2,609 urban glad that his comeback vehicle is a good Maja’s career is really doing well. She and rural homes that drama like “Villa Quintana.” has won best actress awards for “Thelma” represent 100% of the Melai’s Baby will be and got much acclaim as Margaux in “Ina total Philippine TV Legitimate Kapatid Anak.” Now, aside from “Status: viewing population, while the other ratings It’s Complicated,” she has a new soap, data supplier AGB Nielsen reportedly Ara waiting for Marriage JUST before got “Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin” has only 1,980 homes based solely in Proposal pregnant, with PBB colleague Jason with and urban areas that represent only Francisco as the father, she was able to JC De Vera. 57% of the Philippine plays a short but meaty role tape all new episodes of the entire Season In the love TV viewing in TV5’s “The Gift” whose airing date has 2 of “I Dare You,” which she co-hosts with department, she is population. been postponed to give way to the PBA , and Deniesse also doing very well Data show that Finals. Ara was at the TV5 trade launch Aguilar. She he announced that her baby as her beau Gerald more Filipinos and she’s asked how her sister Cristine will not be born out of wedlock as she and Anderson is so sweet tuned in to ABS- Reyes is doing after the break Jason have decided to get married. to her even in social CBN’s high caliber up with Derek Ramsay. “I Kris Aquino will be the ninang to their media. Because of this, primetime offerings asked her about it sa text pero wedding. some bashers harass her (6PM-12MN) with hindi siya nagre-reply so I Their wedding will be held at her but she has learned the an audience share of supposed ayaw muna niyang hometown, Gen. Santos, come December. art of “deadma.” 47%, a solid 14-point pag-usapan ang tungkol Jason personally went there to make formal “It’s best to just lead over GMA’s 33%. doon,” she says. “pamanhikan,” asking the hand of Melai ignore them. Their aim The primetime “I can feel malungkot siya pero gusto from her parents. They are now attending is to ruin the day of is the most important muna siguro niyang sarilinin ‘yun. I’m sure to the details of their wedding which they the celebrities they part of the day when when she’s ready to open up, magsasalita want to keep simple and not showbizy. bash, so I won’t let most Filipinos watch TV and rin siya. But right now, they’re together They’re also taking seminars with the them do that to me.” advertisers put a larger chunk of doing shows in Hawaii, so hindi natin Population Commission about responsible In “Status: It’s Complicated,” their investment in to reach more masasabi kung anong puwedeng mangyari. parenthood and a marriage preparation Maja plays Rina, a sexy consumers effectively. Kasi, nakikita ko, mabait naman si Derek. seminar with the church in GenSan where hot but conservative chick Twelve out of the country’s top Even our mom has met him at marespeto they’ll have their wedding. Melai and who won’t entertain the 15 most watched programs were raw. Makikita namang he’s a gentleman Jason broke up several months ago, then produced by ABS-CBN. dahil ayaw niyang pag-usapan with the they kissed and made up. It’s said that press kung anong nangyari sa kanila ng Jason somehow got jealous because Melai’s Published : Sunday, October sister ko.” career is more successful than his. Bashers 13, 2013 00:00 Article Views What about her own lovelife? Is she still of Jason malign him on the internet. But : 1,880 on with Bulacan mayor Patrick Meneses? Melai implored them to stop it. “Masaya Written by : Mario “Oo, maayos naman kami.” po ako, napakabait and supportive ng Bautista Is she ready to walk down the aisle and mapapangasawa ko,” she said. “Maayos po

Martinez Family - A 20th Anniversary Milestone

LEFT, Ariel and Flor Martinez, with son Jezriel have a 20th Anniversary dinner at Max’s of Manila. CENTER, Jezriel, Flor, are joined by Gen Panaligan’s family, with Gen’s daughter Aubrey and baby son Joshua. RIGHT, Sisters Ampee, Tess and Nadeene Panaligan enjoy the dinner with the Martinez.’ 20 L. M. Confidential OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 kami so stop bashing him.” Both their talent managers were not Here’s hoping their marriage will be able to shed some light into the issue. successful and last forever. Both said they have no idea whether or not Angel and Phil have broken up already. Mikael Daez split with Angel and Phil have not updated their social networking sites regarding their relationship. Phil’s last tweet about Before and after the recent Miss Angel was on September 7 while he was World pageant held in Bali, Indonesia, watching “It’s Showtime” wherein the many were asking if Megan Young, actress was a part-time host. the Philippines’ representative to the Angel’s last Instagram post about Phil contest, and Mikael Daez, was in August when she surprised him a Kapuso actor, was an with a birthday cake while item. Most of their friends they are in a skating rink. and people who personally Phil’s last Instagram post know both of them had about Angel was also in asserted that they have August. been indeed seeing each If rumors are true that other. the couple has broken As we all know, Megan won the up, they will be the fourth high- crown and is now serving her term as profile couple to have separated this the 2013 . She would be year, following the break ups of Billy based in London for a year as she fulfills Crawford and , Derek Ramsay her duties and responsibilities as the and Cristine Reyes and Luis Manzano winner of the pageant. So what happens and Jennylyn Mercado. to her relationship with her supposed Luis, by the way, is Angel’s ex- boyfriend Mikael? boyfriend. It is clear that both Mikael and Angel and Phil started their love story Megan are separating not because of through a Twitter post by the Azkals another party. According to sources, team captain asking the actress for a they have also agreed to prioritize their date on Valentine’s Day two years ago. respective careers for the meantime. It They weren’t able to push through with is not clear by now if there would be their date because Angel was busy with any chance that the two of them would work, but they went out eventually. get back together after a year, or when On May 27, 2012, Phil and Angel Megan passes her crown to the next became official. Phil even said he is Miss World. ready to marry Angel when the time is right. He added that she’s “the one.” Angel shared his sentiments. And Phil She even shared how happy and lucky Younghusband Reportedly she feels for having Phil in her life. In May of this year, rumors also started Break Up circulating that Phil already proposed to Rumors have been spreading in Angel. The athlete denied that rumor. - showbiz that high-profile couple Angel Locsin and Phil Younghusband have broken off their relationship.

OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 L. M. Confidential 21 Marian Rivera is champion of Philippines the masses + other stories Freedom to

MANILA - Could Marian Rivera be the female version of nagpaparamdam sa kanya, wala lang binanggit na pangalan at travel: PH Fernando Poe, Jr. (FPJ) or Joseph “Erap” Estrada? hindi rin nagbigay ng clue. FPJ and Erap have translated For sure hindi kasama si sa mga ranks 69th their charisma into winning (or nagpaparamdam sa kanya dahil may nangyari sa friendship nila at ngayon ay “civil” na lang ang status nila. almost, in the former’s case) the MANILA - Filipinos have visa-free highest position in the land. And Megan Young’s shows on all Networks access to only 58 out of 218 countries, as some observe, the Kapuso putting the Philippines in 69th place Primetime Queen has the makings Magtatagal pa ang mania ni Miss World Megan Young dahil in a global survey on freedom to kahit nasa London siya at pinu-fullfill ang kanyang reign, patuloy of being the next queen of the travel. siyang mapapanood ng mga Pinoy dahil ibabalik ng The July 2013 Visa Restrictions masses. ABS-CBN at TV5 ang mga show na kasama siya. Index drawn up by Henley & “Ayy, walang masama sa pagiging Ibabalik ng ABS-CBN ang Hiyas at ang TV5 masa dahil ang mga masa ang nama’y iri-replay ang Misibis Bay na kasama rin sa cast Partners, an international residence nagluklok sa’kin para maging si Megan. and citizenship planning company, Marian Rivera ako,” she said. Ang GMA-7 naman, sa kanilang mga report tungkol ranked countries according to the Marian also cried foul over those kay Megan, isinasama ang pagsali niya sa StarStruck 2. number of nations their citizens can who look down on the masses. Sa afternoon time slot yata ilalagay ng ABS-CBN ang Hiyas, access with a passport. ‘Yun ang hirap sa mga Pinoy e. Masyado ang discrimination pero ang TV5, sa primetime slot at daily nila inilagay ang Misibis The Philippines’ score was a far cry Bay na kundi kami nagkakamali, sa unang airing ay sa weekend e. Porke’t masa ganito ang tingin nila. Dapat mismo tayong mga from those of Finland, Sweden and napapanood. Pilipino, pantay-pantay. Tao naman tayong lahat e.” the United Kingdom, whose citizens As for Marian’s mataray image, Roderick Paulate admitted that can visit 173 countries without a visa. being too open in showbiz can be detrimental at times, which is why Is GMA’s favorite? Other countries in the Top 10 were Denmark, Germany, Luxembourg, he constantly reminds Marian to be less frank to the public because Hindi maiiwasang pag-isipang favorite ng GMA Network si United States (172); Belgium, , “… Medyo sobra pa ‘yung pagkatotoo niya eh. Alam naming na Rocco Nacino dahil may bago na namang show. Siya ang host ng matatagal na sa show business na totoo siya, na mabuti siyang tao, reality show na OC o Out of Control at ibinalita nito sa Twitter na Netherlands (171); Canada, , that’s enough.” magti-taping o nag-taping na sila at ang tweet na “I’m honored to Ireland, , Norway, Portugal, Marian, for her part, albeit only indirectly, has owned up to being be hosting the show.” (170); Austria, New Zealand, “mataray.” Wala namang masama sa pagiging totoo as long as wala Wala pang ibang detalye sa reality show gaya nang kung kailan Switzerland (168); Australia, Greece, akong tinatapakang ibang tao. Katulad niyo lang din ako na tao na ang pilot nito at kung anong klaseng reality show siya. Ang Singapore; (166); nagre-react,” she explained. importante siya ang napili. At ’pag umere na ang OC, magiging Iceland (165); , Malta (163), tatlo na ang regular shows ni Rocco. She even added, “Katulad nga ng sinabi ni Kuya Dick di ba kung and Liechtenstein (159). Sumasayaw siya sa , nagda-drama Among the lowest were Pakistan ano yung ibigay mo yun din ang ibibigay ko sa ‘yo. Siyempre naman sa Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas at maghu-host sa OC. and Somalia (32); Iraq (31), and inaway ka na nga mag-thank you ka pa ba?” Wala pa bang naiinggit kay Rocco sa ibang Kapuso Much to the press’ surprise, co-star Ai-Ai de las Alas revealed stars? Afghanistan (28). that when it comes to Marian’s boyfriend , the Anyway, sa Akin Pa Rin Ang Bukas, sina Jerry Of the maximum attainable score latter is anything but feisty. “Sa love life niya submissive siya. Tina- (Rocco) at Lovelia (Lovi Poe) na, magugulat lang si Jerry nang of 218, one point is subtracted to try niyang maging submissive. Kunyari naghihinahinaan siya pero yayain siyang magpakasal na ni Lovelia. Pumayag kaya ang binata account for a national traveling to actually malakas naman siya,” Ai Ai revealed. gayung hindi niya mahal ang dalaga? their own country, with the exception of nationals who must hold a visa to Raffy Tulfo Slams For re-enter their home country, and for Derek deny rumored Cristine-Rayver sex video nationals of countries not considered Allegedly Being Ungrateful To TV5 as a destination. The latter group can Derek Ramsay said he paid no attention when reports came out that reach a highest score of 219. his girlfriend Cristine Reyes allegedly has a sex video with her ex- Yesterday’s allies could be today’s enemies. That could be the case between Raffy Tulfo and Willie Revillame. The former is still The Henley & Partners’ Visa boyfriend . Restrictions Index is a global ranking A text message blast circulated recently, providing the link the identified with TV5 while the latter, as we all know, was kicked out of the network due to his show’s poor ratings and incredible costs of countries according to travel website that supposedly contains the video. Members of operations. freedom their citizens enjoy. of the entertainment media were among those who No one could recall any bad blood between the two in the past. It analyzed the visa regulations of received the text message. The Kapatid actor said he That is why many were shocked when Raffy started criticizing all countries in the world. also got the said text message and merely “laughed Willie through his radio show in TV5’s FM radio commentary This is the first time that a global about it.” “I didn’t bother opening it. I know what it is. station 92.3 Aksyon Radyo. Raffy did not directly drop Willie’s ranking shows the international travel name but it was very obvious (in fact as clear as the sun’s light) that I didn’t even bother,” Derek said. Derek added he didn’t freedom of the citizens of various even ask Cristine about the alleged sex video, adding he trusts his he was referring to the TV host-comedian. In a recent episode of Raffy’s radio show, he made an opinion countries as well as the international girlfriend. relations and status of individual The Kapatid actor is currently doing two drama shows for TV5 about a popular celebrity who supposedly says bad things about TV5 as published in various newspapers. He alleged that Willie, countries relative to others. and a movie for Viva Films, while Cristine is working on the though he did not mention his name, has been criticizing his “In today’s globalized world, visa ongoing primetime drama “Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin.” former TV network, which is Raffy’s current employer. restrictions play an important role in In his usual direct, firm, and strong tone, Raffy said that controlling the movement of foreign celebrity was ungrateful and was non-genuine. He further asked, nationals across borders. Almost all Julie Ann San Jose is Happy “Why would you do that to the company that paid you too much countries now require visas from money?” It can be recalled that TV5 reportedly paid Willie a hefty non-nationals who wish to enter ’Katuwa si Julie Anne San Jose at hindi yata aware na marami talaga P90 million per month, excluding overhead costs of running his siyang fans dahil tuwing may pa-meet-and-greet ang ini-endorse na Get daily game show. He was declared as the No. 1 taxpayer for 2012. their territory,” Henley & Partners Laud, nagugulat sa rami ng pumupuntang fans. However, by the end of his radio show, Raffy said the unsolicited said. “Ang dami ninyo” ang una nitong bati bago kumanta at advice was directed to the public in general. But most of his magpasalamat sa walang tigil na suporta sa kanya. listeners easily figured out that he was referring to Willie all Natutuwa si Julie Anne dahil kahit pahinga muna ang love throughout the duration of his unsolicited advice. team nila ni Elmo Magalona, suportado pa rin siya ng JuliElmo Meanwhile, Willie is yet to make any reaction about this issue. fans at pinapanood ang soap nila ni Kristoffer Martin na Kahit Nasaan Ka It was notable how he has changed his contact numbers since his Man. show ‘Wowowillie’ ended. Naintriga lang kami sa inamin ni Julie Anne na may mga

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OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 L. M. Confidential 23 SCAM Entertainment continued from page 3 since end of July. The property management already verified the tenants so there’s no point in applying now,” said PWC associate director, Dantes, Alonzo, Gil shine in “She’s the One” Lolit Andrada Lledo. The perpetrators are believed to have found victims near Filipino businesses + other news in the area according to what victims have told the PWC. teleserye, “”, a star- movie while waiting for his next soap. Lledo said the victims were then making turn that gave Gil the title, “The Next “Gusto ko muna bumalik muna sa indie para given copies of her old business cards. Ultimate Leading Man” of Philippine showbiz. makawala man lang. Kumbaga ‘yun ‘yung puso While there have been at least 10 Together for the first time under Cruz’s at kaluluwa naming mga artista, ang paggawa inquiries in the past several days, PWC direction, Dantes, Alonzo and Gil are ng pelikula, habang nagpapahinga ako at has yet to see the bogus applications. making a killing at the box office back in the habang wala pang soap opera.” Andrada said they are now in the Philippines with She’s The One, which had an When asked if he went out on a date with opening day take of P12 million a week ago when the actress was process of filing a police report while and fast climbing. Written by the award- a guest on the soap, Coco said that there pushing through with the Larry Itliong winning Vanessa Valdez, the film is woven is no truth to that rumor. “Wala, walang Village’s grand opening. around the idea of an “epiphany” – a “Eureka katotohanan [na nag-date kami], kumbaga The first batch of tenants is expected moment” that could change one’s entire life napakabait niya lang na tao. Nung una lahat to begin moving into the Larry Itliong and where it’s heading. But in this era of “it’s kami gandang ganda sa kanya, sobrang bait Village next month as originally complicated” relationships, how far would one niya, sabi nga namin hindi namin inaakala planned. go toward that realization before it’s too late? na ganon siya kabait na tao. Sabi ko nga It will also house the PWC Co-starring with Dantes, Alonzo and Gil sana bigyan pa kami ng pagkakataong which offers services to low income in She’s The One are Maricar Reyes, Liza magkatrabaho kami o kung sakasakali man sa Soberano, Tony Mabesa, , Pinky future sa pelikula,“ he stated. immigrant families. Amador, Guji Lorenzana, RS Francisco, Marc Solis, Erika Padilla, Garlic Garcia, Daniel ‘ ‘is ABS-CBN’s Matsunaga, LJ Reyes and . In Canada from October 25 to November 7: newest primetime offering • TORONTO, ON -Famous Players Canada Square Cinemas- 2190 Yonge St (Yonge and Eglinton) ABS-CBN is set to air its newest primetime Champion Top-grossing Filipino romantic • SCARBOROUGH, ON - Coliseum Scarborough offering in November. Titled The Legal Wife, Town Centre the soap will showcase the much-awaited comedy now showing in 42 • MISSISSAUGA, ON - Square One - Empire Studio return of Angel Locsin on theatres in U.S. & Canada 10 primetime television. She will • OTTAWA, ON - Cineplex South Keys be joined by Jericho Rosales, • MONTREAL, QC - Cineplex Odeon Forum Maja Salvador and the new REDWOOD CITY, CA, October 25, 2013 • EDMONTON, AB- Cineplex- Movies 12 Kapamilya, JC de Vera. – Love in the digital age is not necessarily Edmonton a novel topic in movies today. But in ABS- • CALGARY, AB - Sunridge Spectrum Cineplex In the press briefing of The CBN Star Cinema’s latest 20th anniversary • SURREY, BC - Empire Studio 12- Guildford Legal Wife last October 25, offering, She’s the One, new life and a fresh • VANCOUVER, BC - Cineplex Odeon International the management behind the soap headed by spin was injected to the familiar story of Village Cinemas its business unit heads Malou Santos and Des romantic entanglements in this social media- • WINNIPEG, MB - Cineplex Northgate Winnipeg Tanwangco, dished out some details of this • REGINA, SK - Cineplex Odeon - Southland Mall driven generation. latest offering. • SASKATOON, SK- Cineplex Odeon Centre Mall Directed by Mae Czarina Cruz, She’s The “Mas mahirap maging legal wife and sa For the theatre listing and schedules in the One is about how a long-time friendship can show na ito makikita niyo na kung ano pang U.S., please visit www.tfc-usa.com . change because of one crazy circumstance that pinagdadaanan ng isang wife at papaano niya forces two friends to re-evaluate how they laging nilalagay sa konsiderasyon ang anak. feel for each other in this new generation of deny dating Ipapakita sa show na ito kung ano ang kino- Facebook, Twitter and viral videos. Gretchen Barretto consider para i-keep ang relationship, kahit She’s The One stars three big-name actors sabihin ng buong mundo na ang tanga-tanga mo na. Bakit siya kumakapit bilang isang who have been part of two huge Filipino Now that Juan dela Cruz is finished, Coco asawa o bilang isang ina para i-keep ang box-office hits and one top-rating teleserye on Martin admitted that he will family? That’s what we really wanted to show TFC this year. In January, Dingdong Dantes miss everyone that he got to in the serye,” relayed by Henry Quitain (Star impressed North America filmgoers when the work with on the soap. “Unang Creatives’ Creative Manager). drama, “One More Try” screened in multiple una nakakalungkot kasi sa He further shared that this soap would theatres around the region. The film was haba ng pagsasama namin at sa focus more on the story of the wife. “We hailed Best Picture at the 2012 bonding namin ng mga kapwa would really like to focus on the legal wife, Film Festival and gave Dantes a Best Actor artista ko, mga staff and crew, kung ano ang pinagdadaanan niya. It’s not nod. ‘yung pagmamahal na ibinigay sa amin ng just about the problem of the legal wife with Back in July, fans formed long queues at mga tao nakaka-miss so ayaw pa sana namin another woman. It’s more of the journey ng the movie theatres for the blockbuster, “Four matapos pero ‘yun nga lahat ng bagay may Sisters and A Wedding”, that starred Bea character ni Angel.” katapusan.” The Legal Wife will be helmed by award- Maria Panaligan is all smiles Alonzo with Angel Locsin, , When asked if Juan dela Cruz is going to be winning directors Rory Quintos and Dado at the Hidden Talent contest Toni Gonzaga and . mad into a movie, Coco revealed that there’s a Lumibao. as she wins the contest. 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My friend Romy attended a wedding over for dinner and spend money on steak, shower where they had to pay for the food, groceries and wine, you don’t expect people the drinks and everything else. The motif to turn around and give you money,” says of the night was casino night. Gonzalez. The wedding itself was outside Toronto, Beyond basic etiquette, Lash points out Jennylyn Mercado Posts in Wasaga. The invitation even said “Cash that tussles with guests over money can only.” The invitation included their ruin friendships for life. Nor do they spell Cryptic Message On daughter, so, they were out at least $300. good things for a marriage. Instagram The wedding itself coincided with their “It’s so wrong in so many ways. This is daughter’s debut, who was happy to just the time you’re supposed to spend with It has been days since Jennylyn have dinner with friends to celbrate her your friends, not spend their money.” Mercado and Luis Manzano 18th birthday. It also coincided with their reportedly broke up and until now, own wedding anniversary which they Ballooning costs for the big day nothing has been heard from the forego also. former couple. Jennylyn, however, posted a message on her Instagram Another overpriced wedding, another More than two thirds of engaged bride shaking guests down for cash. account. “When people walk away, let Canadian women go over budget on their them. Your future is not about people Earlier this month, a bride whipped out weddings, according to the 2013 Bridal her phone and texted one of her guests: who walk away, it’s about the people Survey from Weddingbells magazine, who stay in it for the ride.” There was The newlywed woman was still waiting which in April polled 2,200 Canadian on a money-stuffed card and congenially no caption for the message. It can also female readers. Women who were a quarter be noticed that the actress already reminded her guest that she’d attended of the way through planning their nuptials “for free.” The guest, a childhood friend deleted all her pictures with Luis. the reception door. “It’s crazy,” Gonzalez foresaw a total cost of just more than saddled with student loans, fired back But in Luis’ Instagram, photos of said. $29,000. But women whose planning was with a refreshing smackdown. “If you him and Jennylyn have not been put Catherine Lash, creative director at the 75 per cent complete realized the total cannot afford a wedding, then do not have down. Wedding Co., which hosts an upscale would be 30 per cent higher, estimating a one,” she wrote in a letter. “Do not dare wedding show in Toronto annually, chalks final tally of nearly $38,000. make your friends/family feel financially it up to entitlement on the part of brides The average engagement period was 1 Denies responsible for your decisions/parties/ and grooms, a mentality that’s making year and 11 months. This time frame has She’s The Reason Of Luis extravagances.” The guest taped a penny guests antsy. “It’s become so expected now ballooned by nearly half a year since 2008, Manzano-Jennylyn Mercado to the letter, then bid farewell to their that people are thinking, ‘Okay, how much meaning more time for brides-to-be to friendship. Breakup is this meal going to cost? I have to give splurge. Not surprisingly, registry requests Wedding planners and bloggers are that much money.’ What a gross thing.” for cash are on the rise: 73 per cent wanted Yam Concepcion said she barely appalled by the recent episodes, pointing Tara O’Grady, founder of Bliss, a money in 2013, up from 66 per cent last knew Luis Manzano so when news to one cause: desperation born of poor Toronto wedding planning and decor year. broke out she was the reason for the budgeting. company, says “You are choosing to spend “ ‘We’re not registered anywhere’ is TV host’s recent split with girlfriend Many couples treat the wedding as a this amount of money on the wedding code for cash,” says Wedding Co. creative Jennylyn Mercado, it surprised and “potlatch,” says Karina Lemke, a Toronto that you want, that reflects you and your director Catherine Lash, but points embarrassed her. Luis already joked wedding planner. “It is an opportunity for families,” O’Grady said. “There should be out, “Registering for money is different that the media should next link him them to have a great party, to show off zero expectation about what the guests are than expecting your guests to pay for a to Hollywood star Kate Beckinsale. and then expect that people are going to going to subsidize.” wedding.” Yam, for her part, said she doesn’t subsidize it. It’s a very crass and unpolished Goading guests is hardly the answer – Toronto wedding planner Tara O’Grady know where the rumors started. She approach to things.” don’t plan a wedding you can’t afford, say says brides and grooms need a strong is afraid netizens might start calling New York wedding planner Xochitl wedding planners, vendors and bloggers, understanding ahead of time of what every her names because of these rumors. Gonzalez compares brides and grooms even as many of them are thriving in a element will cost, or a planner to break it Yam said she met Luis through who hound guests for cash to “gangsters.” wedding industrial complex that churns down for them with a line-by-line budget. their common friends even before A low point for Gonzalez involved a out must-have trends annually. “You add up all those lines? You are agog. she joined showbiz. She also met him personal friend invited to a colleague’s Still, much of the current rotten You cannot believe what the grand total is again when she guested on “Minute wedding; guests were greeted with a behaviour boils down to the lost art of coming to.” To Win It,” but that was a long time manned cash box and $50 cover charge at good hosting. “If you are having people ago.

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Bing Marasigan takes aim at a board attached to husband Jimmy at at fun game during the Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation picnic at Milliken Park. 26 L. M. Confidential OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 OCT - NOVEMBER 2013 PAULO AVELINO continued from page 8 US ‘pivot’ to Asia said. gaining strength— Hunk Shot admiral ABOARD THE USS GEORGE WASHINGTON—The United States Tall and dashing has significantly increased its warships Marco was an and aircraft deployed in Asia despite Washington’s budget woes, adding IPEN . punch to its “pivot” to the region, a He is also a very senior naval commander said. much sought- Rear Admiral Mark C. Montgomery, commander of an aircraft carrier after singer in strike group homeported in Yokosuka, the community. Japan, said the expanded military Paulo Avelino, presence would have a calming effect His repertoire on simmering tensions and territorial LJ Reyes split of classic pop disputes in the region. songs never fail “The strategic rebalancing has Actor Paulo Avelino has always tried to resulted in an extremely higher number avoid answering questions about the to impress the of surface combatants, cruisers and status of his relationship with LJ Reyes, audience. We destroyers that support the strike the mother of his son. But since he’s group,” Montgomery told Agence doing a teleserye that highlights the wish success in France-Presse in an interview aboard importance of being honest, the actor his endeavours. the aircraft carrier USS George had to finally give the answer many Washington in the West Philippine Sea have been waiting for. (South China Sea). He confirmed that he and LJ have “What we’ve seen is an increase in been living apart for a while, and that surface combatant presence here in the their only relationship centered on their Western Pacific… so these ships are son. “Single and complicated” was how spread throughout those areas,” he said, Paulo described his civil status. in the interview at the flag bridge of the He admitted to being aloof before nuclear-powered supercarrier as fighter when it comes to answering personal jets took off and landed on the deck as questions. It is because he is also part of drills. protecting some people in his life, and “Having more ships gives us more he also wants to keep some things in his presence. It allows us to have a greater life private. force.” Breaking things off was a mutual Montgomery said US defense budget decision, Paulo said, adding that he is cuts and the recent 16-day partial US not closing his doors to love. If it one government shutdown have not affected day comes knocking again, then he Marco Raqueno his command. won’t shy away from it.

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