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BEIJING - China rebuked the Philippines on Tuesday for taking journalists to a disputed island in the South China Sea, dismissing its occupation as on June 27 METRO TORONTO “futile and illegal” in the latest war of words between CONVENTION CENTRE the two sides. China claims 90 percent of the South China Sea, which is believed to be rich in oil and gas. Its SEE PAGE 15 FOR DETAILS claims overlap with those of Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Taiwan. The Philippines took foreign and local journalists this week to Thitu Island, the biggest island occupied by in the region. Thitu Island, which is known locally as Pagasa, or “Hope” island, is 280 nautical miles from the Philippines and the biggest island occupied by Manila in the contested region.

PHILIPPINE continued on page 21 WATCH HEART EVANGELISTA THE FILIPINO CENTRE & BETONG SUMAYA presents in TORONTO at PINOY FIESTA June 27 at the METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE MORE DETAILS ON PAGE 15 Danica Ann Flores competes in Little Miss Philippines. Pistahan sa ‘Pagpag’ skews survey People eating food thrown away makes hunger figures look better Toronto 2015 June 13 & 14 at Nathan MANILA - A labor group downplayed the results of a “We would like to attribute this development to the pro- survey by the group Social Weather Stations saying the liferation of “pagpag” food— very cheap, very delicious and Phillips Square will have number of people experiencing hunger had declined, saying easily accessible to the poor,” said Trade Union Congress of that was due to the proliferation of “pagpag” food that is the Philippines-Nagkaisa spokesman Alan Tanjusay. stars accessible to poor Filipinos especially in Metro Manila. The TUCP-Nagkaisa said the Aquino administration “Pagpag” is a Filipino term for leftover food from fast- failed to make quality living for the majority of Filipinos by and Doris and Sabel food restaurants that is scavenged from garbage sites and from “Be Careful of My dumps. PAGPAG continued on page 7 heart” as special guests JUNE 2015 JUNE 2015 L. M. Confidential 1 RED TAG HEADQUARTERS Basta Toyota, sa Scarborough na!

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Expectant mom “Well, why not? It’s just a weekly thing. I part of a drug syndicate sheds light on don’t think I’ll get exhausted with that unlike the rumor that she will host a when you’re doing a soap opera. I’m really MANILA, Philippines - There was no indeed made the confession during tactical weekly talk show for GMA thrilled with the idea. It’s something new for confession by alleged recruiters of Mary Jane interrogation it would be invalid since there along with Ai Ai delas me. I really hope that it pushes through!” Veloso that they were part of an international was no lawyer present as required by law. Alas and Regine Interestingly, after giving birth on their first drug syndicate, their public attorneys said. He revealed their camp was considering Velasquez. child, do she and Dong plan to have another Senior public attorney Howard Areza legal action on this issue, which stemmed “From one right away? questioned the pronouncement by a from the warrantless arrest of his clients and what I know, “Actually, my husband always asks me that. Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutor the inquest proceedings conducted against I will be doing a But I told him that I want to experience being that his clients – Ma. Kristina Sergio and them. once-a-week a hands-on mom to our baby. If in case I’ll get her live-in partner Julius Lacanilao – made Justice Secretary Leila de Lima earlier program although pregnant again that soon, I’ll not be able to the confession when they surrendered to the said authorities gathered information that there’s nothing focus on taking care of my first born. police. Sergio was once a drug courier herself concrete yet. I So we agreed that I’ll conceive our “They don’t have such confession. We don’t before becoming a recruiter and that she still have to sit next baby after two years so I can enjoy know why it was included in the resolution had possible links to a West African drug down with the motherhood,” ends Marian. and where they got that,” Areza told syndicate. management to reporters. She stressed the link between the cases officially discuss things. They haven’t laid-out Areza said both Sergio and Lacanilao of illegal recruitment and human trafficking their plans yet as to what will be the format or After her break-up with Gerlad Anderson, could not recall making the supposed against Sergio and Lacanilao here and the genre,” she says. Maja Salvador is now being linked to her confession, which DOJ Prosecutor Mark drug smuggling case of Veloso in Indonesia Doing a weekly show is not really new to Bridges of Love co-star Paulo Avelino. Roland Estepa cited as basis in approving could be crucial to permanently save the Rivera who is now in her first trimester of “I know! I guess it’s inevitable since we’re their indictment for illegal recruitment over Filipino maid from death row. pregnancy. doing a soap opera together. But sorry to the complaint of three other alleged victims. In its 18-page resolution approving the “I did Marian before, remember? I enjoyed disappoint them, Paulo and I are just friends, “There was no confession. If they have it, indictment of Sergio and Lacanilao for doing that program. If ever it’s true that no more, no less,” she avers. they should have released it and it should large-scale illegal recruitment, the DOJ said GMA wants me to co-host a talk show, Some quarters say there’s nothing wrong have been attached to the complaint. But the two had admitted their connection with a I think it’ll be nice and promises a lot of if they would get developed to each other there’s none,” he pointed out. drug syndicate operating within and outside fun and entertainment especially since it’s since they’re both single at present: while Areza further stressed that if his clients the Philippines. something new to me. This early, I’m excited she and Gerald called it quits already, Paulo’s because it will also mark the first time that I’ll relationship with KC Concepcion just ended be collaborating with ‘Kambal’ (her term of as well. endearment for Ai Ai) as well as Ate Reg!” “I won’t deny that we got closer when Speaking of Regine, how true that initially, we started taping for Bridges of Love. We Aquino may pick ernment Secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas she didn’t like the thought of doing the show did a movie before. Remember ‘Status: It’s 2nd to become the administration’s bet with the popular singer-actress? Complicated’ two years ago? But we weren’t independent bet for President in next year’s polls. “That’s not true at all!” explains Marian. that close yet during those times. It’s only when But Aquino, when asked in a recent “Ever since, I wasn’t the type who would say we got paired here in our current show that chat with reporters during his trip to no to a project just because I didn’t like my we were able to know each other better and co-star, I don’t have the right to choose in the became close.” If it were all up to him, President Canada if he still feels the same for Rox- as, curtly remarked, ”Siguro [Maybe].” first place! That’s my motto. I will never refuse What’s keeping her from falling to Paulo if Benigno Aquino 3rd said, it is “possible” to work with any GMA star. Especially with ever? Aquino earlier admitted to meeting that he would choose an independent Ate Reg who stood as one of the godmothers “Well, let’s just say that my heart is not yet candidate as the standard-bearer of his with Sen. Grace Poe on electoral matters during my wedding with Dingdong (Dantes). ready to enter a new relationship. I’m not yet Liberal Party (LP) in the 2016 elections. on which he did not elaborate. We get along fine. That’s just baloney!” prepared to love again. That’s it!” Maja states. The LP wants Interior and Local Gov- Many ask if she can still afford to do a talk show if ever, considering her pregnancy. JUNE 2015 JUNE 2015 L. M. Confidential 3 US seeks access to What The FACT? BY JOSE BAKING 8 key locations NETIZENS & CITIZENS American troops interested in There is a 99% dividing them Batanes, Laoag, Subic, Clark,

There is a misplaced conception among the intellectual class, the digiratis, the techy, Palawan, Cebu social network-aware people that they represent the majority. They are called the netizens. Last February, a subway line was closed because of a flooding. TTC chair Josh Colle was asked about that tweet a tweet from Toronto Hydro disputing the TTC’s original claim that Monday morning’s subway problem was due to flooding in a hydro substation. “I try to stay as far away from Twitter as possible,” Colle said. “That’s just inside baseball. Real people want real solutions.” “Real people aren’t on Twitter, c’mon,” Colle joked. The twitteratis got all berserk on him, through twitter of course. He was right anyway. Just because it gets much coverage in the media does not mean that the majority of the people are looking at their cellphone non-stop 24 hours every day, 7 days a week, every second. Senator Nancy Binay won by getting out there and engaging with the citizens in the real world even though her opponent, Risa Hontiveros was popular with the netizens. WAR DEVICES — A US marine demonstrates how a Talon Bomb Disposal It just goes to show you, the internet can only do so much. People still prefer to be Robot is prepared at yesterday’s display of US military equipment at Clark Air dealt with in person or the news on TV, radio and newspaper. Base in Pampanga. (Ali Vicoy) As I’ve said before, netizens are like 4 people in room without windows while 20 people are outside. Yet, those 4 people will believe they are the majority. The United States has asked for access to eight strategic locations in the Philippines to rotate troops, aircraft, and ships as Washington shifts its forces to Asia and as China expands its military presence in the South China Sea. Mother’s Day Flyer the fact that he is a former director of the festival US Defense Secretary Ash Carter, in a speech in Arizona, has out- I came across this on facebook by James Ohja. It and the newly-opened business is owned by a lined Washington’s next phase in its Asia “pivot,” deploying its most got me thinking why Canadian Tire will put lawn still-current director of the festival, this issue is sophisticated destroyers, bombers and fighters to the region. mowers and boots on a flyers about Mother’s Day. not about the festival. Just as one Filipino store The Asia “pivot” has already seen US Marines rotating through the Is it their owner complains that a new Filipinos store Australian tropical city of Darwin, the country’s closest city to Asia, way of opened beside him is not an issue about the for training. saying that whole Filipino community. It is just an issue At least eight locations in the Philippines have been identified women between two store owners. It stops at that. End as possible sites where US troops, planes, and ships will be rotated have come of story. through a series of military training and exercises, Armed Forces of a long way the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang and that VP Binay gave Rolly Mangante money told local ABS-CBN. they can There is this news that the Taste of manila But the Americans will have to wait until after the Philippine Su- do the founder Rolly Mangante received money from preme Court makes its rulings on the constitutionality of the military gardening VP Binay. How this kind of stories even get deal, called Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, signed last too? On circulated and believed by some people is hard year between Manila and Washington. It may decide later this year. Mother’s to investigate. But I believe it even if I have no “If we formalize (now) and they start putting up structures and it’s Day? Well, I am sure a few fathers have thought proof. Therefore, I must ask Mr. Rolly Mangante not constitutional, they will of this and probably told their wife “honey, I to give me some of that money...ehe...sus guinoo have to destroy those struc- bought this lawn mower for you.” Hmmm... I ni Roxanne na nakatihaya na balita..saan na tures,” Catapang said late on wonder where they are sleeping now. napunta itong train of thought ko? Friday, adding the list was finalized in October during Taste of Manila Scandal that was not a Mutual Defense Board Choices meeting. About the Festival So, the choice in the Philippines for president is Roxas who is unpopular, Binay who is popular but I have read it on facebook and I have read it KEY LOCATIONS in the newspaper. One former director of the his family is already abusing power, and Poe who does not entertain he thought of running as VP festival is mad that one of the current directors of Four of the locations are because of her ratings. God help the Philippines. the festival opened a business like NBI clearance, in Luzon, where US and WAR DEVICES — A US marine demon- etc which directly competes with him. Besides strates how a aircraft is prepared at yester- Filipino soldiers usually hold day’s display of US military equipment and exercises, two in Cebu, and (top) at Clark Air Base in Pampanga. (Ali two more in Palawan, near Vicoy) the disputed Spratly Islands. Submit ads & press releases by China claims most of the potentially energy-rich South China Sea, June 15 for the July 2015 issue. disputed in parts with the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan, and denies accusations its actions in its own territory are provocative. Recent satellite images suggest China has made rapid progress in ittle anila building an airstrip suitable for military use in contested territory in L M Confidential the Spratly islands, which drew concern from the United States and its allies in Asia. EDITOR: Jose Baking EMAIL: [email protected] . . “Once the US rebalance to Asia policy is in full swing, the Philip- TEL: PUBLISHED BY:Match International Group 416-945-2336 pines expect the Americans to seek more access to military bases on Mindanao island and civilian airstrips in Luzon,” said a senior air CORRESPONDENTS: force official familiar with the arrangements. “The Americans are interested in Laoag airport and Batanes island, both in the northern part of Luzon,” he said, adding US planes had landed in Batanes during the war in Iraq and Afghanistan in the early 2000s. The United States is also interested to return to its two former military bases in Subic and Clark, which they left in 1992 after the Noli Gumapac Gerrard Amparo Sheila Camangian Jermie San Pedro Jojo Taduran Philippines terminated basing agreement.

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Ang ama si Ambo, si Jana 15 yr old ang nag iisang anak ang ina nasa ibang bansa. minsan katatapos lang maligo ang ama,pag labas sa banyo nakita ang anak na nakataas ang paa sa lamesita… nanonood ng tv, lumapit ang ama at.. Ama: Jana anak tuamayo ka dyan Is Yanni Pressman at hubarin mo ang pang ibaba mong suot(mataas ang boses) going to be in Jana: Itay maawa ka sa akin ayoko pooooh, marami pa akong pangarap wag Pangako sa Iyo? po ninyong sirain ang kinabukasan ko…. Ama: Gaga ka talaga,wla lng ang ina mo After going freelance earlier this ganyan ka na, ano ang isusuot ko eh suot mo kansulsilyo ko… hala mag palit ka year, Yassi said she hopes to become a doon. Kapamilya in the future. The 20-year-old performer has been visible recently at Sa isang eksam, huli ang estudyante ABS-CBN with her guest appearances may hawak na kodigo. on various shows. “Of course. I’ve been TEACHER: Ano ‘to? waiting. Until now I’ve been freelance. I’ve STUDENT: Wish list ko po at 1 Glydel Mercado is Jade’s mom who enjoys been doing a lot with Viva na sobrang prayer , ma’am! According to the executives in the net- the comforts of her married life 2 A new love mahal ko talaga and I’m going to be with TEACHER: At bakit answers ang triangle among Rhian Ramos, Luis Alandy, and work’s drama group, this series has been nakasulat? ; Luis Alandy finally is a prime- inspired by a news item in a Hong Kong them for a long time. I signed on with them STUDENT: Naku! Tnx po, Lord. time drama leading man 3 Chynna Hortaleza newspaper about a father who offered four years ago pero meron pa akong Sinagot ninyo ang prayers ko! cuts her hair to be in character as a butch millions of HK dollars for any man who additional five years na pinirmahan ko last could make his daughter fall for him and year after doing Diary ng Panget,” she GRANDSON: Lolo, I can’t visit you It wasn’t long ago when the Kapuso eventually marry her. admitted. kasi may Blood test po ako. network offered its followers a different In this localized drama series, the focus The Viva contract artist admitted she LOLO: OK lang. Basta’t mag-aral ka kind of drama series, one that focused is on the Filipino Chinese family of Oscar also auditioned for the new Primetime Bida at pagbutihin mong mabuti! on the same-sex relationship. In the end, (Al Tantay) who finds out that his daugh- series starring Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo. “Inaantay ko lang din. Nag- Street Vendor: My Husband’s Lover became the talk of ter, Jade (Rhian Ramos), is a lesbian. The “Bili na kayo ng relo! Gold watch the town, and its star Tom Rodriguez and series follows how he is forced to offer ASAP at Showtime na ako. Pangako Sa Yo ito! Pag namuti, white gold! Pag became a wish-it-were-true P5million to aman who will marry her. has been running on my Twitter everyday. I huminto, stopwatch!” on-screen couple to lots of male homo- But this move will also hurl whole family auditioned for the role. I don’t know baka sexuals that followed their series and to into a series of discoveries. meron na silang (nakuha)? And I really BF & GF: many women too. And as Jade discovers something don’t know. This was for the role of Bea GF: Hu hu hu hu bakit natin Though their wish hasn’t come true about herself and upholds her personal Bianca. Pero yung Twitter ko pumuputok ginawa ito? Hindi na ako virgin at yet (many are still hoping the two actors truths, will she still be able to experience everyday talaga. Matagal na kong nag- dalawang beses pa natin ginawa! would end up gay in real life, which I unconditional love from her family and audition. I’m really not expecting anything but if it is aand the rumors are true and I On wedding night, man asks wife: think is not improbable, if not impossible) friends? Will she be able to hold on to her Akala ko ba first boyfriend mo ko? This time the network trains its eyes personal truths and fight for her love even really hope they’re true sana (laughs), I Bakit hindi ka na virgin? on another same-sex romance, choosing if it will destroy her family? would be like extremely happy. Hindi ko Wife: Ikaw talaga ang first boy- the opposite end of the pole – female The series airs Monday to Friday nights alam. Wala talaga akong idea. Sana, friend ko. Yung iba, customers ko homosexuals or more popularly known as after Let the Love Begin on GMA Tele- sana totoo,” she said. lang. Peks man! lesbians. babad.

JUNE 2015 JUNE 2015 L. M. Confidential 5 Joanna Marie Philippines Tan, the next Rufa Mae Quinto?

Gusto raw ng Kapuso kontrabida at teen star na si Joanna Marie Tan na makagawa ng comedy projects bukod sa mga drama shows ‘Pinoys’ cheerful attitude na binibigay sa kanya. Sa exclusive interview ng GMANetwork.com sa My Mother’s Secret actress, willing daw ang pretty star mapasama sa mga sitcoms or gag backs tourism campaign shows dahil sa totoong buhay ay komediyana raw talaga siya. MANILA - The 2015 World Happiness Coloma said the government has 13 countries were the same a second Ani Joanna, “Sabi Report ranking the Philippines as been pursuing major infrastructure year running, although their order had nga nila ‘pag nagsa- 90th among 158 happiest countries projects and facilities all over the shifted. salita ako sa personal is a validation of the government’s country to entice more tourists to They combined affluence with strong parang baklang- tourism campaign, “It’s more fun in the visit the Philippines. The 2015 World social support and relatively honest and bakla. Kaya lang nga ‘yung mga nabibigay Philippines,” a Palace official said. Happiness Report is the third annual accountable governments, he said. sa akin na roles seri- The news did not come as a surprise as report seeking to quantify happiness as a “Countries below that top group ous, mataray.” Filipinos are naturally cheerful, Secretary means of influencing government policy. fall short, either in income or in social Dagdag pa ng Kapuso teen star, “Siguro Herminio Coloma Jr. of the Presidential The United Nations published the first support or in both,” Sachs explained. kaya sobrang minahal din ng viewers ‘yung Communications Operations Office said. study in 2012. Finland, the Netherlands, The United States trails in 15th place, karakter ko bilang Lupe dun sa past show “That’s a good indication and proof of Sweden, New Zealand and Australia behind Israel and Mexico, with Britain namin (Strawberry Lane), kasi kahit papaano our tourism campaign. Indeed, it’s more round out the top 10, making small or at 21st spot, pipped by Belgium and the mayroong side si Lupe na ganun.” fun in the Philippines. We have many medium-sized countries in Western . “Kaya baka siyempre ‘yun ‘yung totoo tourist attractions here,” Coloma said. Europe seven of the top 10 happiest Afghanistan and war-torn Syria joined sa akin. ‘Yun ‘yung personality ko talaga in real life, kaya siguro happy ako na minahal President Aquino earlier declared countries. Variables identified in the eight sub-Saharan countries in Africa – nila ‘yun dahil ibig sabihin, kaya nila akong 2015 as “Visit the Philippines Year.” happiness index were real gross domestic Togo, Burundi, Benin, Rwanda, Burkina mahalin sa totoong buhay.” Kung bibigyan Switzerland is the happiest country product (GDP) per capita, healthy life Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea and Chad – as naman daw siya ng chance na makatrabaho in the world, while Manila placed expectancy, having someone to count on, the least happy of 158 countries. ang pinakamagagaling na mga comedians 90th, according to a global ranking of perceived freedom to make life choices, Among the Southeast Asian nations, sa Kapuso network, gusto raw ni Joanna na happiness unveiled in New York on freedom from corruption and generosity. Singapore is most happy at 24th place, makasama ang mga veterans na Thursday. Switzerland was followed Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Earth followed by Thailand and Taiwan at sina Michael V at Rufa Mae Quinto. closely by Iceland, Denmark, Norway Institute at Columbia University and 34th and 38th spots, respectively. China Saad ng aktres, “Si Michael V, sa lalaki and Canada. one of the report’s editors, said the top placed 84th. siya. Sa babae lagi kasing kahit saan ako magpunta ang sinasabi nila medyo hawig ko daw siguro kung paano ako gumalaw, paano ako magsalita in real life si Rufa Mae [Quinto] daw [laughs].” - Only Taxpayers Must Vote lands role in ‘Les Miserables’ Senator Santiago says this will prevent vote-buying BY MAE ILAGAN Rachelle Ann Go will be returning to MANILA - Sadly, because of massive property, or other substantive requirement country. Since those who don’t pay taxes London’s West End in a new role. She will be playing Fantine in the world’s longest-running poverty and lack of access to proper shall be imposed on the exercise of suffrage. belong to the poorest of the poor, they musical, Les Miserables. education, most of our fellow Filipinos Each Filipino at least 18yrs and above are most vulnerable to receiving money Rachelle seems to be following in Lea have no choice but sell their votes to buy are entitled to choose their officials as from politicians. So in order to prevent Salonga’s footsteps after making her debut food for their hungry kids. We are all their representatives, to whom they politicians from buying votes, this is the as Gigi in Miss Saigon. Lea played Eponine aware about this, yet most of us choose entrust the exercise of the powers of solution which Sen. Miriam suggests. then Fantine in Les Miserables after her Miss to be blind and indifferent. government. We have the right to decide “Change the Charter so that only Saigon stint. The role of Fantine also gave Under Article IV, Sec 1 of the Philippine on who will lead us, but what about taxpayers will be allowed to vote. Kasi Anne Hathaway an Oscar for Best Supporting Constitution: Suffrage may be exercised by the others who are apathetic and only kung hindi siya nagbabayad ng tax, Actress in 2013. all citizens of the Philippines not otherwise care about earning money to feed their mahirap na mahirap siya. Maski sino In her Instagram post, the singer has been awake for more than 24 hours, still in disbelief disqualified by law, who are at least family? na lang, basta bigyan siya ng pera, kahit about landing the role. eighteen years of age, and who shall have In an article I read a few weeks ago, bigyan mo ng konti, that is patronage “DREAM big and it will happen, still can’t resided in the Philippines for at least one according to news, Senator Miriam politics. The taxpayers are being ruled by believe it,” she stated. year, and in the place wherein they propose Defensor-Santiago said that only the the choice of the nontaxpayers.” Santiago Rachelle takes the stage on June 15, 2015. to vote, for at least six months immediately taxpayers should be allowed to vote said. preceding the election. No literacy, to prevent patronage politics in the

Little Miss Philippines Canada 2015 Candidates Show Talents at Pre-Pageant

TORONTO - The Little Miss Philippines 2015 Pageant, run by volunteers from the in various events and activities throughout email [email protected] or Canada 2015 candidates of the Philippine Filipino Canadian community headed by Canada and the Philippines. She will have visit www.philippinecanadianfoundation. Canadian Charitable Foundation (PCCF) PCCF President Romy Rafael, Pageant Di- the chance to promote the Filipino culture, com. (Fe Paca-Taduran) showcased their talents and beauty during rector Rosemer Enverga, Co-Chairs Gloria arts, heritage the Pre-Pageant show held May 2nd at the Rafanan, Fe Taduran and June Javier, and and charity. She Korean Cultural Centre in Toronto. Choreographers Manna Pernito-Ortiz and will be meeting This undertaking of the Philippine Chollo Lagdameo, is now in its’ 5th year of the community’s Canadian Charitable Foundation’s goal is existence. most influential to inspire excellence in the children and During the event, the following Major leaders, appear promote in them a better understanding Awards were handed out: Miss Talent, Jas- on TV, meet of the Filipino culture. It is also PCCF’s min Monique Flores#8; Miss Photogenic, GMA PinoyTV hope that they will be able to help develop Emma Viola Ticsay#10; and Miss Char- stars, make new the girls to be role models and inspira- ity, Angeli Desarie Lachica#2. The proud friends and best tion to their peers, and at the same time parents of all the candidates joined their of all, will be able develop their self-confidence and showcase daughters onstage to show their pride and to help the poor their beauty and talents. More importantly, support and to congratulate them for the in the Philip- PCCF aims to instill in the young girls’ very entertaining show. pines, through impressionable minds that by taking part Coronation of the Little Miss Philip- ANCOP proj- in activities aimed at benefiting not only pines Canada 2015 winner will be at the ects. Pageant Director Rosemer Enverga with Co- themselves,but also those less fortunate Pinoy Fiesta and Trade Show on June 27th Don’t miss the coronation on June 27th, Chairs Gloria Rafanan, Fe Taduran & June Javier than them, will make their ‘inner beauty’ at the Metro-Toronto Convention Centre. 2015 at the Pinoy Fiesta and Tradeshow sa and Choreographer Manna Pernito-Ortiz. (Photo shine brighter and help develop their char- The winner will receive a free trip to the Toronto, Metro Toronto Convention Cen- by Ariel Ramos) acter and substance. Philippines, amongst other prizes. She will tre (Hall A) with GMA Kapuso star Heart The Little Miss Philippines Canada serve as a PCCF ambassador of goodwill Evangelista. For more information, please 6 L. M. Confidential JUNE 2015 JUNE 2015 Alyssa Grace Musical Concert Debut a Anak nina Marian Rivera at Dingdong Remarkable Sucess By : Tony A. San Juan, OCT. Dantes, papasok

Up - and - coming Filipino Canadian young “WYSWYG” - What You See is What You Get, din ba sa showbiz? singer and dancer Alyssa Grace, with her “Live provided appreciable dancing acts in rhythmic Pagkatapos magbigay ng ilang im- with Love” concert made a highly successful steps with Alyssa, and the Unionville Chamber pormasyon tungkol sa kanyang baby and entertaining musical debut as a professional Choir showed their ensemble’s voices blending at sa mga posibleng pangalan nito, chanteuse in the Toronto musical scene. The with Alyssa’s solo songs. nagbigay naman si Marian Rivera 2- hour grand event was held on May 16, 2015 Directed by Beverly Vergel, an experienced ng kanyang saloobin kung papayag at the Chinese Cultural Centre Auditorium in director, producer, actor, ramp model in the ba siyang pumasok ang kanyang Scarborough, Ontario, in support of Alyssa’s Philippines and the pedigree daughter of 50’s anak sa mundo ng showbiz tulad nila project on anti-bullying drive and the Children screen matinee idols Cesar Ramirez and Alicia ng kanyang Wish Foundation. Vergel, comfortably megged the evening’s per- asawang si With over 500 admiring fans, sponsors, formances. Beverly was professionally supported Dingdong guests and supporters including her friends, by vocal coach Julie Ann Reyes, a U.P. voice Dantes. schoolmates, family and relatives in attendance, major alumna. Nakangit- the attractive and lovely Alyssa Grace held the Giving a standing ovation and joining Alyssa ing pahayag crowd in awe-inspiring repertoire of well se- Grace on stage after her memorable perfor- ng blooming lected song genres of R & B, jazz, soul, hip-hop mance are her parents Grace and Gerrie Datu mommy na si and Broadway theatrical classics. and the evening event’s artists, performers and Marian, “Hay Changing to fashionable stage outfits six staff. Park Productions head Grace and Gerrie nako ‘wag times to fit her lovely songs and charming and Alyssa Grace herself jointly expressed muna, mag-aral muna siya.” dance moves, Alyssa Grace’s musical entourage their great appreciation to all the talents, crews, “Mahirap e. Depende rin kasi. Hindi is composed of known groups of established Joseph Fabie who performed a solo number sponsors and guests for a highly successful and ko alam. Pero sa ngayon sa punto ko singers and dancers in the Greater Toronto and a stirring duet with Alyssa ; Arts Union- memorable evening of fun and music.... a great sa buhay ko, sabi ko talaga narana- Area. Among which are: the Muso Project of ville Program artists Nicole Jaskot and Tiffanie career beginning for a young artist, indeed.( T. san ko sa showbiz, so gusto ko ‘yung the acoustic - soul duo of Edward Monzon Samuels joined in the singing numbers with San Juan) anak ko mag-aral muna.” dagdag ng and Rachenne Regozo; the versatile vocalist the debutante; the 10- member dance crew of Primetime Queen. Ibinahagi rin ni Marian na ngayon pa lamang ay may signs na ng pagka- stage father si Dingdong sa kanilang Pagpag lowers hunger figures survey anak. Aniya, “Ewan ko sa tatay niya. PAGPAG “The government failed to make power, SWS said about three milion Filipino Mukhang stage father si Dong e. Mas continued from page 1 water, telecom services affordable and the families experienced “involuntary hunger” mukha siyang stage father kesa sa third is that the government’s enormous at least once during the first quarter of akin.” not meeting three benchmarks, including savings could have been dedicated to new 2015. Dagdag ni Marian, susuportahan raising the income of the poor. jobs,” the TUCP said. niya ang kanilang anak kahit ano pa man ang career na gusto nitong tahakin in the future. “Minsan mahirap pangunahan yung mga bagay bagay. Malay mo ‘pag PH to announce national said, following criticism of the industry as In a statement, Uber senior vice-presi- lumabas yung anak ko ayaw naman rules for ride-sharing unsafe and unregulated. dent David Plouffe hailed the Philippine niyang mag-artista. Malay mo, doktor The transport department will publicly action, which he said would “advance urban ang gusto niya, ang layo ‘di ba? So issue the new country-wide guidelines for mobility, create new economic opportunity hintayin ko kung ano ang gusto niya paglaki niya. Basta kami ni Dong, MANILA - The Philippines has become the likes of Uber and GrabTaxi, a spokes- and put rider safety first”. the first country to come up with national susuportahan namin siya, mamahalin woman said, in a bid to promote better namin siya at papalakihin namin siya rules governing Uber and other ride- transport services. sharing services, the transport department ng maayos.”

JUNE 2015 JUNE 2015 L. M. Confidential 7 Philippines

Murder raps vs SAF killers Enzo Pineda Congress supports Department of Justice move plays villain

MANILA - Congress has thrown its murder and theft charges based on her MILF—which signed a peace deal with Enzo Pineda doesn’t mind playing a support behind a move of the Department agency’s initial probe. the government in March 2014 that gave kontrabida role as Gavin, the rival of his of Justice (DOJ) to press multiple-murder De Lima, however, clarified that she birth to the proposed BBL—cannot invoke own half brother, Kiko Estrada, over the charges against Moro Islamic Liberation would defer filing of charges against the ceasefire agreement that it signed with love of Kim Rodriguez as Neri in their show Front (MILF) rebels and other armed the alleged assailants since the suspects the government in case its combatants on GMA7. “Actually, in the story, gusto fighters involved in the killing of 44 Special could also be liable under Republic Act are charged in connection with the ko ring makihati sa kayamanan ng family Action Force (SAF) police commandos 9851 or the Philippine Act on Crimes Mamasapano carnage. nila ng sister niyang si Diva Montelaba as in Mamasapano, Maguindanao, last Against International Humanitarian Law, “They cannot invoke the ceasefire Lorraine,” he says. “Pero ipakikita naman January25. Genocide and Other Crimes Against [agreement]. They have to surrender their kung ano ang pinagdaanan ng character Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (Cagayan de Oro Humanity. She cited wounded commandos people [if charges are filed against them]. ko to explain while he’s behaving that way.” City), chairman of the House Ad Hoc being finished off by the rebels even if they That is how we will proceed. President Enzo is happy to be appointed as an Committee on the Bangsamoro Basic Law were already raising their arms in surrender. [Benigno] Aquino [3rd] has said it. If ambassador of the Haribon Foundation. (BBL), noted that charging the SAF killers The attack against the SAF troops came the results of investigations are in and the “Protecting the environment is really one with direct assault with murder complex after they successfully neutralized terrorist Justice department found [the MILF’s] of my personal advocacies, lalo na ‘yung does not give justice to the fallen police and bomber Zulkifli bin Hir alias Marwan, people liable, they would have to step endemic species that need to be given troops. in Mamasapano. aside,” he said. more care and attention para hindi sila “The case should be multiple murder. Marwan’s deputy, Filipino terrorist “The MILF [rebels] are [still] Filipinos. tuluyang mapahamak at maging extinct. To say direct assault with murder complex Abdul Basit Usman, escaped. They were never granted a separate state. Nasisira kasi yung habitat ng mga species somehow lessens the murder aspect,” Rodriguez endorsed de Lima’s move. We belong to the same territory, the na dito lang po sa Pilipinas matatagpuan Rodriguez, a lawyer, pointed out. “To be finished off even if you are Philippine territory. Mamasapano is a kaya dapat nating pangalagaan ang Justice Secretary Leila de Lima earlier incapable of fighting back is certainly Philippine territory. In criminal law, you are ating kapaligiran parahindi mamatay announced that the alleged killers of the different from murder,” he said. prosecuted where the crime is committed,” lahat yung mga animals na unique dito SAF and 17 civilians would be facing Rodriguez earlier argued that the Rodriguez added. lang sa ating bansa.”Enzo participates in such environment friendly activities as recycling and tree planting, along with Philippines another Kapuso star who’s also aHaribon ambassaddress, Barbie Forteza.

NEWS Jasmine still hurting Sari-sari store Motel shabu QC on children on Jasmine is asked if it’s true she cried when she saw ex-BF Sam Concepcion in a sells drugs raided raided motorcycles restaurant at the Fort and she felt so hurt because he gave her a cold shoulder. CAVITE - Undersecretary Arturo G. CAGAYAN DE ORO - The Ozamiz The Quezon City government is now “If you don’t mind, I’d rather keep Cacdac, Jr., Philippine Drug Enforcement police raided a lodging house and enforcing an ordinance prohibiting na lang to us what happened,” she Agency (PDEA) Director General, raised confiscated P10 million worth of motorcycle riders from transporting on says.“Healing is a process and we want to the possibility after operatives of agency suspected illegal drugs. the city’s roads a child back rider unless move on. It’s in the past na so huwag na from Southern Luzon under Director Supt. Archival Diokno Macala, allowable under the new measure. lang pahabain pa. And right now, we’re Adzhar Albani recently arrested 60-year- police provincial director of Misamis Ordinance SP-2395, S-2015, which in ‘Happy Truck ng Bayan’, so kailangang old sari-sari store owner Euleny Fulleros. Occidental, said the Special Operations was approved by Mayor Herbert Bautista happy na lang tayo and let’s talk about Cacdac said that Fulleros was nabbed Group (SOG) of the Ozamiz City Police on April 15, seeks to ensure the safety of happy things.” Is it true her Ate at her residence in General Mariano Office, under Supt. Michael Bawayan every child back rider on motorcycles, by has something to do with the break up? Alvarez, Cavite, during an entrapment Jr., raided room 38 of the Country providing that young passengers must “No, not true. What happened operation. Lodge in Barangay Annex and found be wearing a standard protective helmet, between us is strictly between us, so ‘wag Cacdac said the PDEA operatives a bag containing 1.5 kilos of suspected can rest his/her feet on the footrest of na magdamay ng iba, please. As of now, confiscated during the operation a methamphetamine hydrochloride, locally the motorcycle, can hold on and embrace I’m happy to be single again and I’m not in white plastic bag containing suspected known as shabu. Macala said the police the waist of the motorcycle driver, and is a hurry to be in another relationship.” marijuana fruiting tops wrapped in operatives failed to arrest the owner of mentally capable appreciating the need to newspaper, weighing roughly 500 the bag. But a Closed-Circuit Television hold on to the rider-driver. Andre starstruck with Ai Ai grams, and three plastic sachets of white (CCTV) footage showed that the suspect The measure points out that small crystalline substance presumed to be left the bag inside the room of the lodging children should be discouraged from Andre Paras and Ai Ai delas Alas will do “shabu” weighing three grams. house. riding on motorcycles if this would be a cross-over guest appearance in their The suspect is presently under the Macala identified the room occupant very dangerous for them. respective shows. AiAi will hop over to “The temporary custody of PDEA RO4A. as a certain Akmhad Oztad, a resident of Any person who will be found violating Half Sisters” while Andre will guest in “Let Cacdac lauded the PDEA operatives Salvador town in Lanao del Norte. the ordinance will be fined P1,000 for the the Love Begin”. The episodes they appear for the successful operation and vowed to He said the illegal drugs were of high offense, P2,000 for the second offense in will start showing tomorrow. Andre admits carry out more arrests in the future. grade and had a street value of R10 and P5,000 for the third and succeeding he got tongue tied when he saw Ai Ai in million. offenses. person. “I wanted to say how are you po, I can’t wait to work with you,” he says. “Pero ang nasabi ko lang was ‘hi’. I really her OKOR Scarborough Chapter to host Dr. Jose P. Rizal 154th birthday admire her kapag nagpapatawa siya on TV and I know Comedy Queen siya, kaya celebration with fitting ceremonies at Toronto’s Earl Bales Park na-starstruck ako when, finally, makaharap By Dindo Orbeso & Manny Papa They said that the event colonized the Philippines. ko siya in person. The Order of the Knights of Rizal Scarborough guest speaker will be Sir The birthday celebration of Dr. Rizal will be held Chapter will host the 154th birthday celebration Lamberto C. Nanquil, throughout the world with the Order of Knights of Enrique Gil excited to travel of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the Philippines national hero, KGCR, past Supreme Rizal men and ladies leading the historical gather- in a fitting ceremonies infront of his statue at Earl Commander of the Order ings headed by OKOR Supreme Commander Sir in US with Liza Soberano Bales Park, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, according to of the Knights of Rizal Jeremias ( Jerry) Singson. Sir Emmanuel (Manny) Yanga (PHOTO),KCR, and past chairman of the Wreath laying ceremonies will start at 5:00 pm deputy area commander, Toronto East and immedi- Council of Elders. He was on June 19, 2015 followed by an indoor program at He’s excited to travel to the U.S. with ate past chapter commander of Rizal Scarborough invited through the help of 6:30 pm at the nearby community center. Dinner Liza after the movie opens here in our Chapter and incumbent Chapter Commander Sir George Poblete, KGCR, a Pro Patria awardee. will be available for a minimal fee prepared by Angat country. “’Just the Way You Are’ will be Aristeo (Bert) Mondragon, KCR. They called on other Filipino organizations in Cuisine. Tickets will be at the gate. This years event According to Yanga and Mondragon the histori- Toronto and other cities and towns in Ontario is hosted by the Scarborough Chapter. shown in various cities in the States at cal event will be participated in by all the OKOR province to send in their official representation so as For more information kindly get in touch with maga-attend kami ni Liza ng premiere Chapters in Toronto and the Rizal Ladies associa- all of the Filipino organzations in the said province Sir Emmanuel (Manny) Yanga, KCR, at Tel 416 nights doon and also do some shows tions in the City of Toronto namely the Kababai- will be represented. - 858 - 0616, email: [email protected]; hang Rizalista, inc. headed by Lady Araceli (Rose) It was further stated that after the wreath laying and Sir Aristeo (Bert) Mondragon, Tel. 416 - 416 together. Hopefully, we’ll get to know V. Cruz; the Aspirations of Rizal with Lady Lynette there will be a program which will give emphasis - 291 - 8202 & 416 - 388 - 4293, Email: aristeo. each other better and become closer G. Perez as president; and Lady Odette Virey, presi- on the peaceful reforms done by the Philippine [email protected]. dent of the Ladies of the Knights of Rizal - Canada. national hero, Dr. Rizal, during the time when Spain while traveling nang magkasama.” 8 L. M. Confidential JUNE 2015 JUNE 2015 JUNE 2015 JUNE 2015 L. M. Confidential 9 Will Lucky & Little Manila Angel marry after Darna? ‘Pitch Perfect 2’ push With his own relationship with going strong, Luis did not deny they have Filharmonic for success been discussing marriage already. “Oo kasi sabi ko naman na we’re not getting any younger. Napag-uusapan naman namin. Nagkakataon lang na I Enticing as the notion was, they have so many things to do. Actually siya admitted that they were all a bit worried mas magiging busy pa sa akin this coming if they could actually gel, given the lack year. So the thought is there. The intention of familiarity. “Luckily it all worked out,” is there but we’re taking our time to finish Trace quipped. FilAm Doctors our commitments as individuals muna. It’s a The members acknowledged that big, big step na mangyayari sa amin so we in Nepal their stint on the show bolstered their want to finish certain things lang muna,” he confidence. Jules shared: “Being a part of REDWOOD CITY, California – explained. A group of Filipino-Americans is ‘The Sing-Off ’ was completely surreal. Filipino-American doctors are Luis shared that Angel will be very busy currently making inroads in Hollywood. Because we were such a new group, we among those who are helping the soon because apart from the Singers VJ Rosales, Joe Caigoy, Trace didn’t have a ton of time to pull it all quake-stricken people of Nepal. movie she is working on with his mom Vilma Gaynor, Barry Fortgang, Jules Cruz and together. Our first real performance as a Balitang America spoke with Dr. Santos, she is also in talks to do the much- beat boxer Niko Del Rey, collectively group was on the show. Getting a positive Herminigildo Valle, Chief-of-Staff awaited fantaserye version of Darna. known as The Filharmonic, can be seen response from the judges and the audience at Seton Medical Center in Daly Luis says he is not sure when the major TV in the film “Pitch Perfect 2,” where they gave us a boost confidence-wise. It was an City, via Skype from Kathmandu project will start exactly. “Yes, in fact today will portray an a capella group from experience I’ll never forget.” about the latest tremor. meron siyang meeting sa ABS-CBN with the Philippines. The group first gained It isn’t as if the members didn’t have He said he was supposed to Darna. I wish I knew when, maybe sooner , attention when they joined NBC’s “The ample singing background, respectively. go back to the devastated area we can’t say as of now kasi napag-usapan Sing-Off.” Although they were only able Barry said they were in “various musical of Sindhupalchok, which is known na namin pero kumbaga I was with her to make it to the semi-finals, they have lanes” prior to forming the group, mostly for its treacherous terrain, but was last night and napag-uusapan din namin since managed to bag several high profile participating in different jazz and a lucky not to have made the trip kung ano yung mga pictorial, ganyan , gigs including performances with the likes cappella groups in school. when this latest quake struck. ganyan. So 2017 maybe malayo layo pa of Linkin Park and the Black Eyed Peas. At this point, each has taken on a “Today is my lucky day. Maybe yun. Masyadong malayo pala. We’ll see Their rapid rise is notable, particularly specific role in the group. by the grace of God, we were muna kasi ayokong magpa-pressure din sa as they only started working together as a “Jules is the leader. VJ is the musical supposed to go back there this ganyan. Whenever we feel right, whenever group while making their audition tape for genius. Joe is the performance coach and morning, that terrain is 10 times we feel na we can focus on settling down “The Sing-Off.” heart of the team, Niko is always up to Kennon Road of Baguio, going up kasi ngayon we can’t eh. Ang dami ng mga The common link is Avi from the Texas- date with pop culture and fashion, Trace the side of the mountain, and with ginagawa namin eh. May napag-usapan based a cappela group the Pentatonix or knows all about social media and the that kind of an earthquake, we na rin kami kung saan kami titira if ever. PTX, who urged them to join the contest. music business, I’m like the morale officer,” don’t know what happens in the Kumbaga ganun kami ka-seryoso. Nilalatag “A few us went to college with Avi,” Barry related. The group is quite proud of highway: landslides, and acci- na namin yun. So when we have enough explained Jules. their Filipino heritage. dents and everything,” he said. time to focus on that, dun na namiin ilal- Dr. Valle said the building he atag. Siyempre may engagement pa kasi was in shook really hard when the di ba?” latest earthquake struck. Luis also clarified rumors that they are “When I got out the street I saw having a house built already. everybody running in all direc- Gossip Girl is a Guy “Pina-extend lang niya yung bahay niya. tions, crying and yelling. I have Pina-extend lang niya para sa daddy niya at sa kapatid niya pero basically it’s the not seen this much destruction, NEW YORK - The legal world’s real-life hotties of the Federal this much devastation, this much same house. Pina-major renovation lang “Gossip Girl” is Filipino-American. Judiciary.” niya,” he said. suffering of people,” he said. Just like the hit teen drama TV series, “It was like a beauty Agence France-Presse reported the mysterious “Gossip Girl” turned out to contest for Federal that a 7.3-magnitude quake struck be a man--David Lat. Judges and what put it at 12:35 pm, some 76 kilometers Lat, a Harvard College magna cum on the map was when east of Kathmandu. laude and Yale Law School graduate this Federal Judge in Tuesday’s quake was felt as far became the so-called “Queen” of legal gos- California, Alex Kozinski, decide to nomi- away as New Delhi, and caused sip in 2004 through his blog “Underneath nate himself as a judicial hottie,”he said. buildings to collapse in Tibet in Their Robes”. He said the male part of the competi- neighboring China, killing at least “It was a gossip blog, kind of you know, tion got more attention than the female one person there. ‘tsismis,’ about Federal Judges,” Lat, the part. A second tremor of 6.3-magni- son of two Filipino doctors, said. Lat was then working as a federal pros- tude struck Nepal around half an “I couldn’t really use my name so I pre- ecutor under then US Attorney for New hour later, followed by yet more tended to be a woman who was obsessed Jersey Chris Christie. aftershocks, according to the with a Federal judiciary,” he said. Unlike his initial foray into writing, USGS. with a report from Agence The blog became widely popular for David Lat’s full name is now proudly France-Presse its pieces on “Judicial Divas” and “Super- displayed on his work.

10 L. M. Confidential JUNE 2015 JUNE 2015 FCT Seeks Candidates for 2015 Outstanding Student Awards

By: Marisa Roque original copies of final report cards for the last two years and high school graduates need The Filipino Centre Toronto (FCT) search to submit a current and original academic for Filipino Canadian Outstanding Students transcript bearing the school’s official seal. for 2015 is now open. The annual competition Post secondary graduates must submit a targets elementary, high school and post copy of their diploma with the academic secondary graduates of Filipino heritage honour citation or transcript of academic residing in Ontario who have achieved academic record. honours in their studies. One or both parents All candidates need two original letters or grandparents of contestants must be Filipino of character references. One reference must or of Filipino descent. be from the school. Immediate family is Qualification of Applicants: excluded. 1. An elementary school applicant should The completed application form must include have completed the final year of elementary two passport size photos. school and entering high school Final Evaluation will be based on scholastic 2. The high school applicant should achievement (50%), community involvement and be accepted and going into university, or extracurricular activities (25%) and interview community college, or into an apprenticeship (25%). program. Application forms are available at: FCT offices 3. The post secondary applicant should have at 597 Parliament Street, Toronto, M4X 1W3 or: completed his / her degree program. http://www.filipinocentretoronto.com; https://www. Elementary and high school applicants must facebook.com/filipinocentretoronto Please call: 416- have a minimum academic average of 85% or 928-9355 (Mary Ann San Juan) or marilouparcero@ equivalent during the last two school years, icloud.com. and must have been involved in extra curricular Application deadline: August 17,2015. ( MR/tsj). and community activities. Post secondary applicants must have graduated “With Distinction / High Honours” or equivalent academic honour. Elementary school graduates must submit

KC reacts to her weight issue + other news An Inspired Choice: Cardinal Tagle elected President of Instead of making a fuss out of it, KC She stressed that she has come She’s in the right age Caritas Internationalis Concepion took the negative comments to terms with the fact that she does and si Billy he’s such a about her weight in stride. not have to please anyone especially supportive boyfriend, Pope KC took to her Twitter account on to with regards to her physique. “It’s just alam niya na trabaho Francis occurred to me also that you lang talaga.” greets Cardinal should not be constantly The actor is already so Luis Antonio thinking about what other ecstatic for the soap to Tagle of people are saying because there finally air on primetime Manila, are a lot of people in this world this coming June. “Sobrang excited kasi, Philippines, and everybody has different well ‘yung una hindi namin alam kung at the sign of things to say so at the end of anong time slot namin at kung kailan peace while the day, as long as you’re happy siya i-ere at nong isang araw naman celebrating and you are comfortable with nang nalaman namin, sobrang tuwang- Mass at the city’s yourself, I think the reason why tuwa kami. We were so excited na ‘yun Cathedral I’ve been differently lately was finally ipapalabas na siya this coming of the comment on the incessant bashing that because I’ve been becoming more and June 1, before TV Patrol.” Immaculate she’s getting regarding her weight gain. more comfortable with my own skin.” He added that they really worked hard Conception on Jan. 16. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) The actress who noticeably put on Is she ready to pose for a men’s for the soap and that the televiewers some weight lately had listed keeping magazine cover anytime soon? “When will surely like it. “Tuwang- tuwa talaga “I accept this election in the name of all the poor people in herself healthy as part of her goals now it comes to what I’ll be posing for and kami na lahat ng pinaghirapan namin it’s the world.” With these words, the Filipino cardinal, Luis Antonio that she’s 30. what I’m doing, it always come with a going to pay off and I’m sure maraming Tagle, accepted his election as the new President of Caritas In fact, she has managed to keep certain limit. I don’t want to exceed my magugustuhan nila ‘tong Pasion de Internationalis. herself moving by doing various own limitations so I always limit myself Amor because it’s something different.” He is the first Asian to head this confederation of Catholic workouts like boxing, white shirt love and I have my own boundaries so I don’t and sexy hip hop dance classes and yoga. want to overdo it I don’t want to go Church agencies (including Catholic Relief Services) from 165 Richard Yap’s wife reacts overboard so I always make sure that I countries and will lead the organization for the next four years. stick to those limits,” she commented. to his lovescene with Maja His election was widely expected. He gained 91 out of the ready for Salvador 133 votes cast in the ballot on Thursday afternoon, May 14, at Men’s magazines? Does feel the organization’s General Assembly in Rome. He succeeds the Sinabi ni Richard Yap na hindi naman dynamic Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga of Honduras Coleen Garcia is noticeably very awkward doing romantic nagselos ang kanyang asawang si Melody who has held this high-profile post for the past eight years. confident with posting her sexy photos scenes with Coleen Garcia sa mga love scenes nila ni Maja Salvador Speaking to the 300 delegates from across the globe by on her Instagram account. Asked as because of Billy para sa pelikula nilang You’re still The phone from Chicago (where he was receiving a doctorate to where she gets One. Kinwento ni Richard sa asawa niya na from Chicago Theological Union) after his election, he thanked her confidence, the Joseph Marco is teaming up with host-actress remarked nagkaroon siya ng love scenes with Maja them for the “trust” they put in him. “I’m limited in my capacities Coleen Garcia in the upcoming soap that she’s just always nang tapos na i-shoot ang mga eksena. but with all of you, with the love that Jesus has poured into our Pasion de Amor. The actor is all praises has been comfortable for the host-actress and remarked that Sinabi lang diumano ni Melody na, “O hearts and in the name of all the poor people in the world, I with her own skin. even it is Coleen’s first primetime soap ginalingan mo ba?” accept this election. Let us together strengthen the church of “I’ve always been opera, her acting is on point. Tatlo ang naging love scenes nila sa the poor so our witness can help build a world of understanding comfortable with my “Well si Coleen, you know, even she’s pelikula ni Maja at ayon kay Richard, justice, true freedom and peace.” body, even [if ] I gained a little weight new, she’s a natural. Hindi ko na-feel sa “Medyo tame naman (ang mga eksena.) He is an excellent choice to lead Caritas Internationalis I’m just really comfortable with my kanya na bahugan siya. Kumo-connect Gaganap na fiscal si Richard sa You’re whose mission is to express the love and charity of Christ to the body. I guess I just accepted myself so siya sa mga eksena namin dalawa and Still The One. Si Maja naman ay isang lawyer. Dagdag ni Richard tungkol sa peoples of the world, and especially the poor, by helping the much already and I’ve gotten to a point I’m really glad na siya ‘yung naging that I really accepted myself and I’ve relationship nila ni Maja sa pelikula, “I Catholic Church be a Church for the poor, respond to major partner ko dito and thankful din ako na learned to love and appreciate myself to took her under my wing and something emergencies, promote sustainable development and thereby ako ‘yung unang naging partner niya sa a point that I don’t seek the validation first teleserye niya,” he said. develops between us.” eliminate hunger and poverty, promote care for creation, and of other people,” she said . She further Joseph and Coleen will have romantic Ang role ni Richard na pinakaminahal build “global solidarity.” added, “Like for example before I was and sexy scenes in the soap. When he ng sambayanan ay bilang Richard “Sir A gifted communicator, he will certainly inspire Caritas’ more really thin and I wanted to start going to asked if he feels conscious and awkward Chief ’ Lim sa Kapamilya serye na Be than 2 million volunteers who work in 200 countries, and he will the gym and people were like ‘don’t get since he knows Coleen has a boyfriend, Careful with My Heart kung saan challenge and encourage world leaders about the needs to muscles it’s really pangit for girls to have Billy Crawford, he commented, “Well nakasama niya si Jodi Sta. Maria bilang address the great problems of humanity. muscles’ and now I have muscles and it’s not really kasi Coleen naman I’m sure na “Maya.” working for me,” she said. alam na niya kung anong ginagawa niya. JUNE 2015 JUNE 2015 L. M. Confidential 11 Philippines

Mar Roxas will need popularity boost Certain situations boost candidate’s profile prior to elections Jadine edges over

MANILA- Interior Secretary Manuel kumukuha tayo ng temperature, kung he has remained mum about his political Kathniel “Mar” Roxas II will need a situation that baga pag may sakit ka darating ‘yung nurse plans. IT’S not surprising for the JaDine love will boost his popularity to overcome na kukuha sa temperature mo at sasabihin, But even if survey results are prone to team to feel pressure these days. After his dismal performance in pre-election ‘sir yung temperature niyo ay umabot ng fluctuations, Osmeña said he believes Vice all, their third movie together, “Para sa surveys, Senator Sergio Osmeña III said. 40.’ So as of that time lang ‘yun. Baka in President Jejomar Binay, the frontrunner Hopeless Romantic”, is opening in theatres Osmeña said all potential presidential a few hours’ time baka bumaba na ‘yun. in the pre-election polls, will continue to nationwide today. “Sabi nila, good things candidates have a chance to improve their As of today, it doesn’t look like Secretary have the solid support of 20 percent of come in three’s so, siguro naman, magiging ratings in the coming months since the Mar is doing well in the surveys, pero baka voters despite the decline in his ratings. big hit ding itong ‘Hopeless Romantic’ 2016 national elections are over a year umiba pa yan tomorrow, next month o “Di pa sagad yun,” Osmeña said of the like our first two movies before, ‘Diary ng away. kaya next year.” dip in the vice president’s ratings in recent Panget’ and ‘Talk Back and You’re Dead’,” He recalled that then-Senator Benigno Asked if he will support Roxas’ possible voter preference surveys. says James. Aquino III emerged out of nowhere to top presidential bid, Osmeña said it is too “Ngunit ang sasabihin ko lang, yung What’s the difference of ‘Hopeless pre-election surveys following the death early to say. pinaka soft na supporters niya nandoon Romantic’ from their first two movies? “This of his mother, former President Corazon “’Wag muna. Tingnan muna natin sa itaas. So pagbaba ng rating niya, mas one is not just romantic-comedy. Direk Aquino, in August 2009. kung sino pinaka the best sa lahat ng mga magiging mas solid yung mga… so meron Andoy Ranay required more serious acting “Bigla na lang [yung pamamayagpag candidates.” siyang backing ng at least 20 percent na di from us kasi marami itong dramatic scenes. ni PNoy] kasi namatay si President Cory The latest Social Weather Stations pa natatanggal sa kanya, gaya noong kay So we have to go out of our comfort zones noon at na-realize ng tao na ganito palang (SWS) survey on possible presidential President Erap. Mayroong base of support kasi mas sanay na kami pareho sa rom- kailangan natin isang honest na president,” candidates show Roxas tied with Davao si Erap na sa kanya lang talaga,” he said. com. But now, pinagdrama kami kaya mas Osmeña said. City Mayor in third The SWS survey conducted March mahirap ang ginawa namin dito. We’re Osmeña, who was Aquino’s campaign place, with 15 percent of respondents 20 to 23 showed Binay remained on top confident naman na we’ll pass the test with manager in the 2010 elections, agreed that saying they will vote for him if elections with 36 percent, slightly lower than the 37 flying colors.” those lagging behind in recent surveys will were held on the days the survey was percent he received in December. Now that they’re also doing a need a certain situation to bolster their conducted. Binay, who has been vocal about his teleserye on ABS-CBN, “On the Wings of ratings. However, Roxas’ current rating was a presidential ambition, has suffered huge Love”, it’s expected that their rivalry with However, Osmeña stressed that survey drop from the 19 percent he garnered last drops in his satisfaction ratings since he the loveteam of Daniel Padilla and Kathryn ratings are temporary in nature and bound December. was linked to corruption charges. His Bernardo will become more intense. What to change over time. He is considered the Liberal Party’s camp has denied the allegations, saying can they say about this? “‘Yung resulta ng survey parang presumptive standard-bearer although these were politically motivated. “Actually, sa amin, we don’t want to compete with any one,” says Nadine. “But it’s the fans who are very aggressive in fighting for the team they admire so I guess Philippines hindi maiiwasan ‘yan. Kahit sabihin naming ‘wag kayo makipag-away, masama yan, hindi naman sila makikinig at maniniwala.” NEWS Would they be willing to work with Kathniel loveteam? “Of course naman. No Hicap still poorest with Anakpawis. doubt namang mas established na sila Hicap said he is still paying for the than us. But we’re more mature than them in lawmaker education of nine of his 10 children. terms of age. We can also do more edgy He now lives in a fishing community roles.” MANILA, Philippines - Despite in Cavite with his relatives, mostly James says he has seen Kathniel in doubling his net worth last year, fishermen, he added. “ASAP” several times and he even goes up Anakpawis Rep. Fernando Hicap Hicap said his house does not even to them to say ‘Hi’ and they’re all okay. “So remained the poorest lawmaker in the have its own number, and that his sa amin, wala talagang problema, walang 290-member House of Representatives appliances were given to him or borrowed competition. We’re really just enjoying last year. from friends and relatives. what we’re doing and I guess we’re just all The 53-year-old has released to the He is not ashamed of revealing his happy that we’re blessed dahil parehong public his 2014 statement of assets, SALN as he wanted to set an example to maraming fans ang loveteams namin.” liabilities and net worth (SALN). All other government officials, Hicap said. Since they’re not really on with each government officials are required to The Office of the House of other, what will their reaction be in case submit their SALNs on April 30 of each Representatives secretary-general posts one of them gets steady with somebody Speaking in Filipino, the lawmaker year. summaries of lawmakers’ declaration on else? said his earnings came from his salary of Hicap’s SALN showed he has a net its website a few weeks after the April “No problem with me,” says James. “I P60,000 a month and other savings over worth of P95,572 with no liabilities. 30 deadline. Full details of a House don’t think it will affect our loveteam coz the past years. He has declared P90,572.65 cash member’s SALN can only be released our fans know naman na hindi talaga kami.” “I don’t smoke or buy expensive in bank and P5,000 worth of home with his or her consent, according to “As for me, sana huwag muna,” things,” he said. appliances. a memorandum circular that House says Nadine. “May konting selos akong Before being elected to Congress Compared to Hicap’s 2013 SALN, his secretary-general Marilyn Barua-Yap has nararamdaman. Mas okay sana kung hindi in 2013, Hicap was a fisherman in net worth has more than doubled from issued. muna siya mag-girl friend ng iba. Para hindi . He moved to Manila to work P37,722. rin magselos ang fans ng loveteam namin.”

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Romance with Lovi not perfect, says Rocco: Minsan mukha akong tanga

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Phl women join contests in hopes of better life Pageants present an opportunity to escape from poverty

Now, teenager taking part in the hopes that it will lead to “One time, I mopped floors for an entire Janicel Lubina luxury living, success in high fashion and day and my boss made me do it all over struts down movie stardom. again because she didn’t like my work,” she runways for the “My mother was a maid. I can’t be a maid said. country’s top forever and get stuck in the province,” Miss Miss Lubina was discovered by a local designers and Lubina told AFP before she auditioned make-up artist while she was out on is hoping to be for this year’s Binibining Pilipinas (Miss an errand, walking on a dirt road. The crowned one of Philippines) contest. beautician was amazed by her towering the world’s most Miss Lubina mastered what is dubbed frame, she said. beautiful women. the “duck walk” at the Kagandahang She won 3,000 pesos (S$95) in her first Miss Lubina, Flores (Beauty of the Flower) training pageant three years ago and has never 19, is a star camp in Manila, where students are taught looked back. Her earnings have been recruit in one to perfect their beauty queen strut by enough to support her family and pay for of Manila’s swinging their hips from side to side like stroke treatment for her father. beauty pageant ducks. 1985 Miss Philippines Joyce Burton- boot camps, Towering at 1.83m in heels, the raven- Titular felt that pageants are huge in the where shy, haired woman hopes to represent the country because Filipinos love to ogle and lanky teenage country at the Miss Universe pageant, criticise glamorous women. girls from which has a huge following in the Pageants could also present an BEAUTIFUL: Pageant contestant Janicel Lubina remote farming Philippines. opportunity to escape from poverty. was talent spotted by a make-up artist and now earns enough to support her family and father’s provinces are transformed into poised But Miss Lubina’s camera-ready smile She said: “Pageants these days are a great medical treatment. Barbie dolls who can preach about world fades when she talks about her struggles equaliser because you can come from the peace in six-inch heels. back home in Palawan province, where she poorest of the poor and still win. In our MANILA - As a child, she waded in Beauty pageants are very popular with worked as a maid like her mother, while her country, pageants are empowering.” muddy rice paddies in the Philippine. women in the Philippines, with many father was recovering from a mild stroke.

1. PCCF Miss Philippines Canada 2014 first runner-up Lyka Mae Cas- 1 2 tillo poses for a photo during a break. 3 2. Miss Philippines 2012 winner Alev Usta is a judge inthis year’s pageant. 3. The Panaligan and Beloso family poses with Sarah Geronimo and company. PCCF Little Miss Philippines candidates pose with their Parents onstage. (Photo by Ariel Ramos)

4 14 L. M. Confidential JUNE 2015 JUNE 2015 JUNE 2015 JUNE 2015 L. M. Confidential 15 Marian Rivera on family life: The Villa family pose ‘Iba ang buhay for a picture. From left, Christine, Joy, may asawa’ RJ, Rolly and Carlo. Marami ang naging pagbabago sa buhay nina at Marian Rivera simula nang ikasal sila nitong December 2014, kaya naman ikinuwento niya kung ano ang mga Rolly Villa’ Birthday magagandang nangyari sa buhay niya simula ng sila’y ikinasal. Joy Villa surprises husband Rolly with a “Madami pong nabago, kasi una sa lahat iba ang buhay may asawa. Iba Filipiniana-themed birthday party buhay ng buntis at ngayon na-realize ko na nagpapasalamat ako sa lahat With family and friends, Rolly Filipino songs and games ng biyaya na ipinagkakaloob sa akin was surprised that the party was for were performed and played. ng Panginoon. Pero ito talaga ‘yung him. Joy told him that it was for The game that got the most pinapangarap ko at inaasam asam ko, ang ikasal at magkaroon ng isang Lolo Ding de Guzman, who is also attention from the children was anak at magkaroon ng pamilya. ‘Yun celebrating his birthday that day. The “sipa.” It got their attention tinikling where almost Here are some of the guests who talaga e.” third celebrant was Joy and Rolly but nobody could play it very well everyone tried to make a go enjoyed that party. Para kay Marian, ang buhay niya Villa’s daughter Christine, who was anymore, even from the adults who of it without getting their sa showbiz ang naging tulay para sa celebrating her 13th birthday. used to play it. The food was delicious foot caught between two kanyang pagbuo ng pangarap niyang So, it was a triple celebrant and everyone had a great time. bamboos that close at regular pamilya. Aniya, “Sabi ko nga ‘yung birthday party. The last fun part was the dance showbiz, nasa parte ng buhay ko ‘yan, interval by two people holding it.. minahal ko ‘yan, marami akong nakilala, marami akong natutunan. Diyan ko nakilala ang naging asawa ko.” Dagdag ni Marian, willing siyang mag-sacrifice para sa kanyang asawa at sa kanyang ipinagbubuntis. “At the end of the day, ang importante sa akin nagkaroon ako ng isang pamilya. At bubuuin ko pa siya at gusto ko marami talagang anak. So ‘yun ‘yung pangarap ko maraming adjustments, marami kang kailangang i-sacrifice e.” Isa sa mga sakripisyong ginawa ni Marian ay ang kanyang pagbitaw sa ABOVE, Danica gets carried by lolo Ding. role ni Jade sa The Rich Man’s Daughter. BELOW, Kat and her mom Elsie Yerrlo strike a “Like example, may soap opera ako, pose. ginive up ko ‘yun kasi mas mahalaga sa ABOVE, Celebrants Ding de Guzman, Rolly Villa and his akin na maging healthy ‘yung anak ko, daughter Christine. LEFT, Siblings Rosaline de Guzman, hindi ako mapuyat, hindi ako ma-stress. Elsinor Jardin, Deni Perada and Wally Yerro pose for a photo. Sabi ko nga, ang soap madali ‘yan eh. Kahit next year, kaya kong gawin. Pero ‘pag may nangyari sa anak ko, hindi ko mapapatawad ang sarili ko. So mas pipiliin ko na safe siya.” Sa ngayon ibang showbiz commitments muna ang ipa-prioritize ni Marian. “Arte-arte na lang muna ako, picto- pictorial. After nun, madali naman eh. At naniniwala naman ako na nandiyan ang GMA para suportahan ako para sa mga ganyang bagay.”

Julie Anne San Jose, awat na raw sa pagpapapayat

Marami ang nagulat nang biglang pumayat si Kapuso singer-actress Julie Anne San Jose. Marami ang nakapansin sa sexy physique ni Julie nang mag-post siya sa kanyang Instagram ng isang larawan niyang nakasuot ng two-piece swimsuit. Nang ma-interview si Julie sa story conference ng kanyang pinakabagong show na Buena Familia, sinagot na niya ang mga isyu tungkol sa kanyang pagpapapayat. 23 inches na lang daw ang waistline ngayon ni Julie. “So far okay naman po ako [sa physique ko]. I feel okay and I feel more confident din,” anang Buena Familia star. After ma-achieve ang sexy image, awat na raw si Julie sa pagpapapayat. “Ayoko na po.” 16 L. M. Confidential JUNE 2015 JUNE 2015 Miss Caregiver is launched

FilCore Support Group has been doing its needy back home. Their beneficiaries this year is voluntary services to caregivers. This group was San Francisco Elementary school in Sablayan Oc- found and organized on April 11, 2003 By Judith cidental Mindoro. They will Finnish the unfinished Mr. Filtown is a Success Gonzales and Esther Lamuas who was then work- school canteen building and will put up a decent ing as caregivers they met on church, having same basketball ring for the pupils to play and enjoy the Once again Jolyn Production had a successful event last April 25 held at Prestige experiences as caregivers, Judith and Esther rec- number one sports in the Philippines. lounge. The first ever Mr. Filtown pageant, they have 8 candidates with oozing ognized the need for organizing a Support Group, With the help of Pinoy radio and Pinoy dreams personality that made the audience scream all the time and just like what the host with the encouragement of Sylvia Robinson who hosted by the Fil-core founder Judith Gonza- offered her home to facilitate any gatherings for lez and Miss Caregiver 2014 and filcore Vice said “single ladies feel hot to the point of ahhhmm, haha word that I can’t even this group they successfully started organizing the chairman 2015 Merecyl Cauton and yours truly write it starts with letter O and ends with letter M” group and this is now their 12 years. Filcore group as one of their Guest co-host that day, they had The gentlemen are: mission is to act primarily as a support system to their launching last May 17. Pinoy dreams is a caregivers And immigrants in pursuits of their new regular talk show every Sunday at 3-5pm, it aims 1. Mr. Melvin Cosalan life in Canada. It is a non profit organization that to educate and emphasized the means and ways 2. Mr. Henry Bharat is committed to provide humanitarian assistance to of how caregiver may elevates themselves through 3. Lawrence Posadas members through empowerment. empowerment and connections, through the infor- 4. Raffy Gornez One of their activities every year is holding a mative segment they tend to develop and educate 5. Jomel Demdam pageant the “Miss Caregiver” in which their aim is migrants around the world. to boost the confident of every caregiver by their The 2015 candidates are Rhea Suarez, Beth 6. Ralph San Felix trainings and activities few months before the final Advincula, Mary Joy Guilab, Maria Dina Romano, 7. Dean Inacay night and also candidates will surely show their Mayla Manata and Hergen Silvano. With the help 8. Fahad Poncardas talent and creativity, one of the best category of of their organizers this year I am sure the pageant this pageant is the gown competition which every will one of the best. Chairman is Christine Duero Miss Lyn Crispin and Joy Gonzales ( Jolyn production) organized the event under candidate will do their own designs using indig- Salubre who is a very active member and officer of Filtown organization a non profit organization base in Toronto. enous materials. The pageant promotes beauty in- Filcore and also one of the previous Miss Caregiv- side and out, the only qualification they are looking er winners, Choreographers are Chiradee Togonon The Mr. Filtown winner received a Trophy, sash, cash and a round trip ticket to for every candidates is being a caregiver and have a and Valen Saet Miss Caregiver 2014 second and Philippines. First runner up received a 500 cash, trophy and sash, second runner GOLDEN HEART, because true beauty is found third runner up respectively. in the heart and soul of a person whatever is In The pageants final night will be on July 4, 2015 up received 300 cash, trophy and sash. Ralph San Felix was the Title holder, first your heart reflects on your face. The pageant is also at St Michael College 1515 Bathurst St. (Sheila runner up is Mr. Henry Bharat and the second runner is Mr. Dean Inacay. Mr. one of the best pageant I’ve known it is a “Pageant Calica PPCO member) Fahad Poncadas got the Mr talent award he performed a fire dance that amazed for a good cause” with the funds they raise they the judges. BY SHEILA CALICA help families, schools and community who are

Filipino Pilgrims Gather at the Martyrs’ Barbie Forteza happy with Half Shrine on Aug. 1, 2015 sisters

Kapuso teen star Barbie Forteza Contact Person for this story: at the shrine. believes that the Deacon Bob Rosales, 416-346-3324 Bus transportation to and from the Shrine will be unique story of The available at numerous pick-up points all over the GTA. Half Sisters is the secret behind the Filipino pilgrims will gather together at the Martyrs’ Detailed list of pick-up stations will be announced continued success of Shrine in Midland, Ontario on Saturday, August 1, when it becomes available. the program. 2015, in celebration of the Catholic faith and the lives Pilgrims may also organize their own group, either “Number one, yung of the Martyrs and Saints -- including those of San with their own bus, or car pool brigades. story talaga. Since day one, naintriga ang Lorenzo Ruiz’s and San Pedro Calungsod’s, who inspire A big family picnic for all the faithful Filipino pil- mga tao. Talaga bang may ganitong rare the Filipino faithful in one’s spiritual journey. grims, the AFCM hopes to see everyone at the Shrine case (hetero-paternal superfecundation)? Under the auspices of the Archdiocesan Filipino and shares one’s favourite Filipino dishes and delicacies. Hanggang sa nakaka-relate na yung mga tao sa istorya ng pamilya, story ng Catholic Mission (AFCM), headed by Fr. Ben F. Ebcas, The AFCM is also sending with this communication its teenagers na may puppy love, etc. Kaya Jr. -- Head of the Filipino Chaplaincy in Toronto and blessing of continued good health, peace, joy, prosperity, pampamilya talaga yung show,” Barbie the Pastor of “Our Lady of Assumption Parish” in mid- and an enduring love for one another and our Almighty shares. town Toronto, the gathering is a yearly event, of praise God. She plays Diana in the GMA Afternoon Prime series. She also and worship and the celebration of the Eucharist. For more information please call : Sis. Zeny, 416- considers the good working relationship In its 35th consecutive celebration year, the event 292-4354; Don Quilao, 416-903-3453; Sis. Jeanette, of the whole team on and off cam as the serves as a cultural fellowship at the same time, where 416-949-9318; Sis. Rosemer, 416-887-2167; Bro. Joey winning formula that has made the series Filipino talent, music, arts, and regional delicacies are 647-830-5639; Deacon Bob, 416-346-3324; and, Our the no. 1 daytime show nationwide. Barbie also says that she is very close shared. Lady of The Assumption Church, 416-787-4547. with Thea Tolentino who plays Ashley, This year’s theme is from Leviticus 20:7 : “You shall her conceited twin sister in the series, consecrate yourselves therefore and be holy, for I am the PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY OF PILGRIM- “Okay na okay kami. Gusto ko siya kasi Lord your God.”. AGE totoo siyang tao. Hindi siya plastic at maarte. Sinasabi niya yung gusto niya, The theme is in conjunction with the Roman Catho- 6:00 a.m. Bus pick-up from different points in GTA 8:45 a.m. Assembly at The Martyrs’ Shrine - Confessions prangka siya pero hindi bastos. Click lic Church’s “The Year of Consecrated Life”, which, His 9:00 a.m. Living Rosary kami kasi gusto ko yung puede akong Holiness, Pope Francis I, dedicated for the year 2015, 9:30 Praise and Worship magsabi na alam kong hindi niya ako saying, “I want to say one word to you and this word is 9:55 a.m. Flag Raising and Entry of Icons and Colours (Parade of Ban- paplastikin.” ners) Apart from Barbie and Thea, The joy. 10:00 Holy Mass & Blessing of the Icons Half Sisters also stars Jomari Yllana, Wherever consecrated people are, there is always joy!” 11:30 a.m. Procession of Holy Monstrance to, and Blessing of the Shrines Jean Garcia, Eula Valdes, Andre Paras, The theme is aimed at reflecting on the unique role of San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod. Mel Martinez, Vaness del Moral, Wyn 12:15 p.m. Lunch – Picnic –Fellowship –Talent Presentation- Socio Cul- Marquez, and Ryan Eigenmann. that religious men and women have in the Church; tural Programs, and Games. Barbie is nominated in the Best everything from their charisms to their challenges. 5:00 p.m. Journey home. Supporting Actress category in the 38th The AFCM is inviting everyone to join in the cel- Gawad Urian for her performance in ebration. Business vendors are welcome to set up booths Mariquina. JUNE 2015 JUNE 2015 L. M. Confidential 17 Entertainment Sarah Geronimo Is she thinking of marriage?

buhay na mga sitwasyon na hindi talaga biro biro yung pagpapakasal kaya yung iba pinipili na mag-isa na lang sila. Pero siyempre kung ano yung ikaloob pa rin ng Diyos di ba?” LJ-JC Split

MAJA DOES MOST LJ Reyes’ romance with JC de Vera Asian Heritage month poster boy, Tony A. DARING MOVIE ROLE proved to be short lived. We’re told San Juan with sister Suzy Llanera at the York they’ve stopped seeing each other. Regional Police Headquarters, Aurora ON MAJA Salvador says she enjoyed As of now, they’re both quiet as to working with Direk Chris Martinez for why it quietly ended, so someone Statement by Liberal Party of the second time in “You’re Still the One.” quipped that it’s because JC is now Canada Leader Justin Trudeau on “We first worked in ‘Status: It’s During the past season of The pursuing again Michelle Madrigal Asian Heritage Month Voice, many noticed how much Sarah Complicated’, which is a sex-comedy,” who has returned to ABS-CBN to Geronimo gets ribbed by her fellow she says. “Romantic-drama naman itong become a Kapamilya once more. If OTTAWA – The Leader of the Liberal judge Lea Salonga about settlingdown. ‘You’re Still the One’ kaya iba naman you’d recall, Michelle was JC’s very Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today During the press conference for the ang atakeng ipinakita namin dito sa role first girlfriend when he joined showbiz. issued the following statement on Asian second season of The Voice Kids, Sarah as Elise, a woman who doesn’t believe We inquired about this and a Heritage Month: Geronimo admitted she did make it in love kaya she ignored the man she source told us this is simply not true “May marks Asian Heritage Month, known when she wants to leave the single really loves, Dennis Trillo, in favor of since Michelle is currently committed a time for Canadians to reflect on life. her career kaya napakasal ito sa iba, kay to her boyfriend, a basketball player. the important contributions of Asian- “Ah sinabi ko kasi yun, in five years . Ako naman, nakipag-affair “Matagal na sila,” says our source. Canadians to our national fabric. This gusto ko ng magpakasal. Medyo matagal kay Richard Yap na dati tatay-tatayan Another informer says it’s because month provides us all an opportunity to tagal din yun. Ilang taon na ako nun 32? ko in ‘Ina Kapatid Anak’ at ngayon, LJ is hoping that she’d reconcile with learn more about the history of Asian– Kasi 27 na ako itong July. Nakalimutan karelasyon ko na so it’s a new experience Paulo Avelino, the father of her son Canadians, and to recognize their ko na eh. Dito naman kailangan game for me. Masaya ako doing the movie kasi Aki. “Natapos ang romance nila ni JC crucial role in the development and lang kami di ba. Kaming mga coaches nakasama ko rin sina Melai Cantiveros noong umamin si Paulo na wala na rin continued prosperity of this country. talagang prepared na mag-alaskahan,” she and Jason Francisco na masaya talagang sila ni KC Concepcion,” observes a “Canada’s success is rooted in its shared. mga katrabaho kaya okay na okay kami writer. “So baka nga umaasa si LJ na unique approach to liberty through When asked if she was really serious lahat sa set.” magkabalikan sila ni Paulo.” inclusive diversity. Our country is founded about that deadline, Sarah said anything Direk Chris has nothing but praises But someone close to LJ says the on multiculturalism, and every day, we can happen, including the possibility of it for Maja. real culprit is that both LJ and JC are demonstrate that a nation can be built occurring even earlier than 2020. “This movie is really a departure just very busy and didn’t have time on shared values. Canada is strong “It’s half-meant. Hindi mo naman from what we usually see her do in for each other. JC is in a new movie, not in spite of its diversity, but precisely madidiktahan na dapat 32 pakasal na ako movies, e,” he says. “Inilatag ko muna ito “Anino sa Likod ng Buwan”, an entry because of it. eh paano kung ano mas mahaba pala,” sa kanya ng buo kasi malaki ang hinihingi in the Karlovy Vary International Film “On behalf of the Liberal Party of she commented. ng role from her in terms of maturity Festival at the Czech Republic in Canada and our Parliamentary Caucus, On the show, Lea also told her she was ng character, views about love and July, and also in a new soap paired I extend my best wishes to all those even willing to sing during the ceremony relationships and sex. Something really with Jessy Mendiola. Her hit afternoon celebrating Asian Heritage Month, and if a wedding is in the works already. “Oo very mature for her. Naintindihan naman soap, “Yagit,” now on its 8th month, encourage Canadians to learn more sinabi niya yun,matagal na yun eh nung niyang kailangang talaga ‘yun sa story has just been extended again for an- about the significant impact of Asian- season pa nila Jason Dy na sabi niya, and sa role niya and once she said yes, other month. It is rating very well and Canadian communities on our shared ‘O pag kinasal ka kakanta ako.’ Sabi ko, naging very cooperative siya all the way sometimes even tops the ratings of history.” ‘Whoa!’ (laughs) wala namang suggested maging sa love scenes na pinagawa ko sa GMA’s perennial afternoon toprater, Office of the Leader of the Liberal song masyado namang advanced yun. kanya with Dennis and with Richard.” “”. Party of Canada 613-947-5100 Wala pang groom (laughs). Wala pang “Sa pelikulang ito ko ginawa yung “Yagit” becomes more intriguing groom, boyfriend pa lang,” she shyly said. pinaka-daring na puwede kong gawin because the character of Ales- Having been more more open to talaga,” adds Maja. “Hindi lang dahil sandra de Rossi as Lulu is coming the public about her relationship with sa love scenes kundi yung sitwasyon ng back. She’s claiming she’s the real Come and Join the 2015 Matteo Guidicelli, Sarah revealed there character ko na hindi yung tradisyonal mother of Yasmien Kurdi’s daughter, ANCOP Walk. Aug.15, are still a lot of factors to consider. na babaeng gusto lang magkaasawa at Chlaui Malayao as Elisa. Racquel “Ako wala akong masabi sa pamilya magkaanak. Tapos, in bed, ako pa ang Villavicencio as Donya Claudia also 2015 Saturday. David Pe- niya. If I see myself marrying him? mas agresibo rito. Nakakaloka! But in all returns to confront Bettina Carlos caut Square, 215 King St. fairness kay Direk Chris, hindi malaswa Marami pa kasi kaming kailangan pang as Izel, who has secretly stolen the W. Toronto. Register @ ayusin bilang mgatao. Kasi ang hirap o bastos ang treatment dito. Mapapanood wealth of Donya Claudia’s family and hirap ng pagpapakasal. Ang dami kong nyo, lahat, done in good taste.” transferred it by money laundering it www.ancopcanada.org naririnig na tunay na pangyayari sa to a Swiss bank.

Talakayan in the City

FIRST, Toronto’s “The Muso Project” popular vocalist & songwriting duo of Rachene Regozo and Edward Monzon, (5th & 6th Left), posed with Talakayan RadyoFilipino AM1430 broadcasting crew composed of :( L-R) : Bobby Achacon, Tony A. San Juan, producer Jess Cabrias, Karen Tan, Nelson Galvez and Joe Damasco after an interview- broadcast on Mother’s Day. Not shown are Co-anchor May Cabrias & Karen Pascual-Binaday.SECOND, Toronto’s “The Muso Project” popular vocalist & songwriting duo of Rachene Regozo and Edward Monzon performs during the program. ( Photo by Nelson Galvez). 18 L. M. Confidential JUNE 2015 JUNE 2015 Canada Gladys S. Calderon Licensed Travel Consultant Senator Enverga proud of achievements during State Visit “Reliable & friendly service,

Senator Enverga poses speaks English & Tagalog” with His Excellency, Benigno S. Aquino III, President of the (Direct line) 416 307 2699 (Cell) 647 267 2052 Republic of the Philippines to Canada, Silkway Travel & Cruise Inc. TICO # 50021627 Minister Kenney and Liberty Sq. 303-3621 Hwy 7 East Prime Minister Harper Markham On L3R 0G6. 905 752 5077 During the Ottawa part of the visit, the two lead- Email: [email protected] ers announced the launch of exploratory discussions for a free trade agreement and of discussions towards Ottawa, May 12, 2015 – His Excellency Be- upgrading the existing 1996 Senator Enverga provide a platform from which the Hispanic- nigno S. Aquino III, President of the Republic Foreign Investment Promotion and Protec- introduces Hispanic Canadian community can share and promote of the Philippines, concluded his official state tion Agreement, and the signing of a five-year their culture and traditions with all Canadi- visit to Canada last week. The successful visit mutual accountability framework reaffirming Heritage Month Act ans.” The introduction of this bill follows the was marked by both countries’ commitment transparent, effective and sustainable develop- to increase trade, to continue cooperation in City of Toronto’s declaration of February ment cooperation between the two countries. Ottawa, May 13, 2015 – Today, the Honour- security and development, and to nurture the 19 and 20, 2014, which formally urges the In addition, the Canadian Centre for Oc- able Tobias C. Enverga Jr, Senator for Ontario, close people-to-people ties, especially through Province of Ontario and the Government of cupational Health and Safety, and the Philip- introduced his Senate public bill, Bill S-228, the high number of Filipino immigrants com- Canada to declare October Hispanic Heritage pines’ Department of Labor and Employment An Act respecting Hispanic Heritage Month ing to Canada. Month. The Legislative Assembly of Ontario signed a memorandum of understanding to ex- in the Senate Chamber. Bill S-228 will “As Canada’s first Senator of Filipino enacted the provincial Hispanic Heritage pand collaboration in the area of occupational designate the month of October as Hispanic descent, I was filled with pride to see how Month Act earlier this year. health and safety, creating safer workplaces Heritage Month in Canada. successful President Aquino’s state visit was,” Member of Parliament for York Centre, Mr. in the Philippines. There were also several “My intent with Bill S-228 is to recognize said Senator Tobias C. Enverga Jr. in a state- Mark Adler, introduced a similar bill in the funding announcements made for projects for the invaluable, contributions made by the ment. “I want to thank my fellow kababayans House of Commons in December 2014. He the continued support to displaced people in more than half a million people who declared who showed up in great numbers in Ottawa has fully endorsed this effort and we hope to conflict-affected areas of Mindanao and for Latin, Central and South American origins, and Toronto to welcome the President and cooperate closely to make this law a reality. the reconstruction efforts following Typhoon and nearly 370,000 reporting Spanish origin our Prime Minister Stephen Harper, as well as “As a Filipino-Canadian, I share a strong Haiyan/Yolanda. in the 2011 National Household Survey,” said those who gathered in Vancouver BC on the affinity with the Hispanic-Canadian com- “Filipinos made up the largest group of Senator Enverga in a statement after introduc- last day of the President’s visit to Canada. We munity due to our shared colonial heritage and new permanent residents last year, and we will ing the bill. “Over 870,000 persons reported showed His Excellency and our honourable history. I hope that this bill will enrich the continue to make positive contributions to our Spanish as the non-official language spoken cabinet ministers what a vibrant community cultural mosaic that Canada is, which makes adopted home country. I am proud to rep- at home in the same study,” he continued. “I we belong to, and how strong our commitment this the greatest country in the world,” Senator resent you in the Senate of Canada,” Senator think that this group deserves to be honoured is to our new country,” he continued. Enverga concluded. Enverga concluded. in this way, and I hope that this month can FOR RENT Bathurst and Wilson Pre-Construction Special! Large 1 and 2 bedroom suites. Renovated, hardwood, central a/c, Large balcony. Some suites with 2 bathrooms. Call Jeff 416-931-2206 or Trinity at 416-256-2900 ext. 372

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Is Judy Ann KIM: Kiko should wait TIDBITS KIM Rodriguez is happy with the good feedback Pregnant? and the favorable ratings that her new afternoon Who’s show, “My Mother’s Secret”, is getting. THERE are speculations that is “Marami pong salamat sa lahat ng nanonood at dating who pregnant with their second biological child after sumusuporta,” she says. Lucho after she and Ryan begged off to join the “Eat “Lahat ng kasama ko sa show, led by Kiko Estra- Jakarta: Bulaga” group going to Hong Kong this weekend. As da, Gwen Zamora and Christian Bautista, we promise of now, both she and Ryan would not confirm or deny na gagawin namin ang lahat para mas mapaganda it. It will be recalled that this also happened when she ang aming show.” Advocates got preggy with Lucho. They waited for the full con- How come she hasn’t reciprocated Kiko’s court- firmation of their obstetrician before they formally an- ship when they’ve known each other for a long time saved her nounced that yes, they’re infanticipating. Well, that’s now? their prerogative. Let’s just pray that if Juday is indeed “Ang priority ko kasi talaga is makatulong sa JM de Guzman and Jessy preggers, the baby would be healthy and strong and pamilya ko at makapag-ipon para sa sarili ko. Alam Mendiola are now very open The Indonesian government we’re sure they’ll prefer to have a baby girl this time. naman niya ‘yun at naiintindihan niya. As of now, about their reconciliation. It nakakuha na ko ng sarili kong condo unit at ng sarili seems that in their case, love confirmed that it was a meeting with a local human kong sasakyan For me, magandang nakikita mong is really lovelier the second Vic, Puleen to wed in HK? rights group that swayed ‘yung pinaghihirapan mo, merong napupuntahan. time around. They watched Ayokong gumaya sa iba na kapag may pera, puro President to ABOUT the Hong Kong trip of the whole Eat Bulaga the concert of Katy Perry grant a last-minute stay of dabarkads, there’s a loud whisper that Vic Sotto and gastos lang, napupunta sa luho at sa gimik. Dapat together and it’s obvious that maging maingat kasi hindi mo naman natin alam kung execution to Filipino maid will tie the knot while they are there. But they are very sweet to each Mary Jane Veloso, who was both of them will not confirm or deny, not also their hanggang kailan darating ang trabaho sa showbiz. ‘Pag matagal kang bakante, kailangan may mahuhu- other. scheduled to be executed. friends, even who’s very close to Vic Here’s hoping that their “The decision to delay and just says he’s not ready to be a ninong to their got ka kaya magtabi ka. Kung serious si Kiko, maghi- relationship will now truly be the death penalty was taken wedding yet. hintay pa siya hanggang ready na ako.” for keeps.It will be recalled after the President received that when JM went wayward a report about the legal process that is running in before and ended up in Philippines,” the Indonesian rehab, it’s said that one of the Cabinet Secretariat posted reasons he got so depressed on its official Twitter account, was because Jessy broke a day after the Aquino Gabby Eigenmann up with him. Another couple administration took credit for who admitted they’re on the temporary reprieve. are Daniel Matsunaga and “Because the legal process Favorite ng GMA Erich Gonzales. Earlier, it was is still running in the Daniel’s sister, Vanessa, who Philippines , so it must be pahayag ni Gabby. confirmed that they’re dating ensured Mary Jane Veloso gets justice,” the secretariat Pero biro ni Gabby, kung totoo man ‘yon ay dahil regularly. said. daw ito sa kanyang working attitude. A fan asked Daniel in social “Lagi ko kasing sinasabi kahit sa mga baguhang “President Jokowi hears media what’s the real score and heeds the voice of human artista na always have a good attitude with regards to about them, his answer was your profession. Always be nice,” saad ng InstaDAD rights activists who continue the evasive: “Secret”. But star. to accompany him in “Kasi ako, by nature, ma-chika akong tao eh. When last weekend, when another performing his constitutional I wake up in the morning and I go to the set, gusto fan asked him if he and Erich duties.” ko positive lagi. And siguro, lahat ng production staff, are “Kayo na?”, his answer “The President believes hindi sila nahirapan to work with me,” dagdag pa was a resounding “Yeeessss!” that the synergy of this niya. And the fan said, “wala nang kind must be maintained in the future. In cases of May ilang artista raw ang napapabalitang bawian, ha.” nagsusungit sa production staff pero naiintindihan human rights, the President Meantime, Gerald requested that the activists naman daw ito ni Gabby. May mga pagkakataon daw Anderson vehemently denies kasing pagod lang sila kaya’t wala sa mood. Ito raw do not tire of commenting the scuttlebutt that the reason on thePresident in making Marami ang nakakapansin na hindi nawawalan ang iniiwasang mangyari ng aktor. why he and Maja Salvador decisions,” it added. ng show si Gabby Eigenmann sa Kapuso network. “Siyempre when you’re tired, you’re tired. But to The Cabinet secretariat Dahil dito, may mga naglalabasang isyu na siya raw me kasi, gusto mo ‘yan eh. There’s always time for you brokeup is because he’s said Widodo had a meeting ang paboritong Eigenmann ng GMA. to rest. Kasi may iba na may time pa to go out after having a secret affair with with three labor groups Maraming Eigenmanns ang ngayo’y Kapuso work,” ani Gabbi. Janice de Belen, who’s 20 on April 28 and noted tulad nina Ryan Eigenmann sa The Half Sisters, Dagdag pa niya, “If you believe in your craft or in years older than him and the “synergy” between the bilang direktor ng Yagit at Gabby sa your work, kailangan passionate ka doon eh. Tipong played his foster mom in Widodo administration and InstaDAD at Pari ‘Koy. pack up ka ng 3:00 a.m., imbes na gumimick ka pa, “Budoy”. Actually, he doesn’t human rights activists, who Natawa lang si Gabby nang malamang mayroon ipahinga mo na lang.” want to talk about it at all launched daily protests and issue tungkol sa kanya. Aniya, hindi niya sineseryoso Gusto raw alagaan ni Gabby ang tiwalang as this might only dignify the an Internet campaign to save ang ganitong bagay. ibinibigay ng GMA sa kanya. Aniya, “I don’t want rumors. “It’s really embarrassing the life of Veloso. “Talaga? Wow. I don’t want to claim it but I’m just to say that I’m a workaholic but I’m just grabbing the to the family of Ate Janice,” he On April 29, the happy because GMA has been really good to me,” opportunity na GMA trusts me so much.” says. Indonesian Attorney General’s Office said Veloso was given a temporary reprieve from her scheduled execution on Wednesday Grey is the unluckiest car colour morning after her alleged Drivers of grey cars are more likely to need roadside assistance than owners of any other coloured ve- trafficker, Maria Kristina Sergio, surrendered to the hicle, according to a new survey. police. One in three of the UK’s 1.3 million grey-car drivers The roll-call of unlucky car colours is, in descend- recall the last time it had trouble with a grey car, and AGO spokesman Tony will call for help, according to research by imotor- ing order: grey, green, yellow, gold, white, black, what we wouldn’t give to get our hands on a Lambo- Spontana said the Philippine mag.co.uk. Green lives up to its superstitious reputa- purple, blue, silver and finally red, with just 1.1 million rghini Gallardo Superleggera in gun-metal grey. government had said Veloso tion as an unlucky car colour by coming second call-outs a year. Mat Watson, editor of imotormag.co.uk, summed was needed to testify as in the breakdown chart: with 831,516 green cars The news for grey-car owners isn’t all bad though: up things up perfectly: “The results are genuinely a witness as she was one requiring breakdown assistance every year, there’s the majority of calls to breakdown companies surprising. One theory is that many hire and company of Sergio’s alleged human a 37 per cent chance that a green-car owner will concern flat batteries and tyre punctures rather than car fleets choose grey vehicles as the colour looks need help. mechanical failure. Grey-car owners should also bear newer for longer, with dents and scratches less no- trafficking victims. There are more blue cars on the road than any in mind that this survey falls roughly into the “If you ticeable. These vehicles are often exposed to very other colour - seven million are registered - yet they drive at night with your eyes closed and you hands high mileage, so perhaps their chance of needing ADVOCATES are 15 per cent less likely than grey cars to break tied behind your back you’re more likely to have an assistance is greater. Then again, grey cars could continued from page 27 down, with a 27 per cent of likelihood of a call-out. accident” survey bracket. Telegraph Motoring can’t just be cursed!”. Or not. 20 L. M. Confidential JUNE 2015 JUNE 2015 What’s next for Enrique Gil after ‘Forevermore’? After his successful stint on Forevermore, Enrique Gil is set to headline a movie with his onscreen partner Liza Maja Salvador Soberano. The actor gives love advce will also be heading to overseas for some Sa Aquino and Abunda Tonight, shows and ibinahagi ni Maja Salvador kung ano will be ang linya sa You’re Still The One ang working on another project the moment sinabi niya kay host Kris Aquino na they come back to the Philippines. pakinggan dahil “bagay” ito para sa “We are doing a movie Just the Way kanya. Ito ang linyang, “Kahit hindi You Are and right after that we are man ako, sana makahanap ka ng heading to the States sa premiere nights, lalaking magmamahal sayo, ipaglalaban sa mga shows and pagbalik namin may ka, at paninidigan ka.” Binawi naman nag-pitch kahapon lang, we are going to kaagad ni Maja at sinabi kay Kris na sa star in another movie na medyo drama kanilang dalawa bagay ang linya. naman, pero maganda ‘yung story,” he Kuwento naman ni Kris pinanood said in an interview with Push.com.ph. niya ang You’re Still The One para kay Enrique shared that his character Maja pero siya pala ang kailangang in the film is different from his role in magpasalamat dahil may naiuwi Forevermore. “They are different eh. siyang mensahe mula sa movie. Ito Xander is a douchebag because of his ang mensaheng, “At the right time, at problems with his family, what he’s been the right place, with the right person doing for the past year, mga problemang puwede pa rin palang magka-happy hindi naman niya sinasadya but the ending.” family blames him. Si Drake (his Pinuna rin ni Kris ang mga kissing role in Just the Way You Are) naman scenes ni Maja. “Sunggab ka nang playboy siya, hotshot, coolest kid that sunggab,” ani Kris kay Maja. Maging is only because may problem siya with ang anak ni Kris na si Bimby Aquino- the father na he found out na he was Yap, na kasama ni Kris manood ng cheating. So para sa kanya ‘yung love movie ay nagsabing “Tita Maja, you sa akin laro lang tsaka ‘yung kasi yung kept kissing everybody.” Natawa naman erpat ko ganito sa amin so ako ganito si Maja at sinabing kailangan sa mga rin.” Liza Soberano will be playing the eksena ang mga kissing scenes. Bukod role of Sofia. “Si Liza it’s a different dito, “Kailangan ko na mag-grow. story, may problem sa family of course di Kailangan may bagong ipakita as an mawawala ‘yun. These two people who actress.” have different personalities, different Sa pag-atake naman ng role, sinabi actions coming from the same problem, ni Maja binubuo niya ang journey ng ipagme-meet mo, ipagka-clash mo, character niya para maging natural ang something spark has happened and it’s pag-arte niya. really exciting,” Enrique relayed. Patungkol daw ang You’re Still The Is there pressure on his part One sa “unfinished business and wrong considering he just came from a timing.” phenomenally successful soap? “Yeah Sa ngayon raw ay sinusian muna ni after the success of Forevermore Maja ang kanyang puso. “Kailangan ko kailangan ‘yung susunod na movie naman bumawi sa sarili ko.” Payo rin successful, kung hindi sayang naman. ni Maja kay Kris at sa mga kababaihan Tapos after that we are going to do na wag kalimutan kapag tayo ay another movie, drama naman. ‘Yun nagmamahal na “we are worth loving.” maganda ang story non, ito[ng Just the Way You Are] medyo rom-com, medyo Sinner or Saint? light so ‘yung next movie they wanted to Asked whether she prefers playing the up the notch a bit ‘yung padrama they heroine or the villainess, “Bridges of want to try it, they try to test it muna.” Love” star Maja Salvador says: “I don’t prefer one over the other because each Katrina Halili, after the role has different demands and requires storm an actor to do her best. I only accept Filipino residents and soldiers conduct a flag raising ceremony during the visit ofArmed Forces contravida roles if there is redemption of the Philippines military chief General Gregorio Catapang in Pagasa Island (Thitu Island) at for the character in the end. She still the Spratly group of islands. Photo by Reuters GMA 7 actress Katrina Halili said that needs to have heart. The lead character, reconciling with celebrity doctors Hayden Kho and Vicki Belo has given her “peace of on the other hand, shouldn’t just be PHILIPPINE mind.” “We’ve already talked; I’m happy that someone who is an abused martyr all every year. continued from page 1 things are okay now. At least there wouldn’t the time. At some point, she should China last month put forward a detailed defense of its reclamation in be awkwardness should we bump into each learn to fight back.” The island is called Zhongye Dao by other in the future,” related Katrina, who the Chinese and Taiwanese and Dao Thi the Spratlys, saying the new islands was embroiled in a sex video scandal with Tu by the Vietnamese who also claim the would provide civilian services including Hayden—Dr. Belo’s boyfriend then—six reacts to island. weather forecasting and search and years ago. Katrina, who’s playing a lesbian KC posing sexy China’s Foreign Ministry said rescue facilities that would benefit other character in the new Kapuso series “The Commenting on a fan’s question in her the Philippines was endangering countries. Rich Man’s Daughter” (which premieres official Facebook page, Sharon Cuneta international law. China’s reclamation of about seven tomorrow), said that it was about time to end the rift. “It happened years ago. We’ve expressed her dislike over KC Concepcion “China has made clear on many reefs in the Spratlys has rendered islands posing sexily in her photos. moved on already… we’re happy with our occasions that it opposes the Philippines’ controlled by the Philippines vulnerable, Follower Dany Pascual asked for a Philippine military officials and security lives now,” said Katrina whose daughter reaction on her daughter’s sexy pictorials futile and illegal occupation,” said (with singer Kris Lawrence) is now 2 years experts said on Tuesday. and the Megastar replied, “I really honestly ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying. old. would rather not say anything. But I also “The reality of the situation has again The Philippine military’s top priority And that’s good enough for her, she really honestly would have to say I do proven the Philippines to be a rule- was to build a naval base on the country’s added. “No need to be chummy-chummy not like that she has done this and other violator and a troublemaker.” western coastline, opposite the Spratlys, with each other.” unnecessary too-sexy poses.”Sharon also China has so far not permitted although the plans have been delayed Katrina declined to elaborate on her said she has been surprised by KC a lot of journalists to visit the islands it controls by funding bottlenecks, the Philippine meeting with Dr. Belo and Hayden. “It was a personal moment in my life and I don’t want times and unfortunately as a parent, all she in the South China Sea, through which armed forces chief told Reuters can do is give advice since her daughter is to share too much. I don’t feel there’s a need already an adult. She admitted that as a $5 trillion in ship-borne trade passes for that,” she said. mom, she is hurt by KC’s actions. JUNE 2015 JUNE 2015 L. M. Confidential 21 Marian believes Entertainment Arci Munoz: baby is ‘lucky Kean was my first bf Sa Gandang Gabi Vice, napahanga charm’ si Vice Ganda nang sabihin ni Pasion De Amor star Arci Munoz Marian Rivera says the baby in her womb is such a lucky na sa University of the charm. Although she’s not able Philippines siya nag- to do “The Rich Man’s Daugh- aral ng College. ter”, she continues to gain more Natawa si Arci sa income through her endorse- reaksiyon ni Vice ments. After launching Dr. Vicki nang sabihin Belo’s collagen drink in Trinoma, niya na sa UP she was launched as the new siya nag- endorser of Mario D’Boro shoes aral. Ayon for women. Then, both she and kay Arci, husband Dingdong Dantes are hindi raw the endorsers of Del Monte halata kasi Quick and Easy. Now, she just renewed her contract as “mukhang nganga” siya. endorser of Maxi-peel. Nag-aaral daw at kasali sa isang “I really have so much to be thankful for,” she says. GMA TO FORM BOYBAND, READIES school band ang aktres noong siya “Nagpapasalamat talaga ako sa Panginoon na hindi kami AUDITION ay hindi pa artista. May banda pa naghintay nang matagal. Hindi kasi lahat ng gustong mag- rin hanggang ngayon si Arci na ang pangalan ay Philia. kaanak agad, nabibiyayaan, pero sa kaso namin, ibinigay GMA Network is forming a new boyband. The auditions to search Nasa pangatlong relationship na agad kaya very thankful kami ni Dong na bago pa namin id- for its members will be held soon and only seasoned veterans in the niya si Arci ngayon. 22 years old na aos ang aming first wedding anniversary, magkaka-baby na music industry will be screening all applicants to make sure only the si Arci nang magkaroon siya ng first kami. At na-realize kong hindi talaga biro ang magbuntis at best guys will get in. boyfriend. Strict daw kasi ang parents maging isang ina. Minsan, nahihilo ako, nasusuka, hindi ako Wait for the official announcement from the Kapuso manage- ni Arci hanggang ngayon. Kwento ni makakain. Pero sabi ko nga, kahit ano, titiisin ko, kakayanin ment as to when the auditions will start. While waiting, make sure Arci, nakatira pa rin siya sa parents ko as long as para sa anak ko. Excited na kaming malaman you hone your singing and dancing skills now for you to qualify. niya. ang gender, pero babae man siya o lalaki, masaya kami at GMA Network has very big plans for this boy- band and they’re Hindi rin lahat gwapo ang mga lagi lang naming pinapanalangin na maging healthy and hoping its future members will be good and attractive enough to be naging boyfriends ni Arci at inamin normal siya.” the idols of young people today and that they can compete with well niya na si Kean Cipriano ang una Does she still get jealous? “Puwede ba, asawa ko na known boybands from abroad. Good luck! siya’t nabuntis na ko’t lahat-lahat, manganganak na ako sa niyang naging boyfriend. November, may selosan pa ba? Napakabait ng asawa ko. MARIAN COOKS LUNCHBOX MEALS Ipinagluluto pa ako ng oatmeal sa umaga.” Coleen Garcia says Maxi-peel Exfioliant Solution brand manager Natasha MARIAN Rivera agreed to be the special guest of Chef Boy Billy Crawford is her Leon says Marian is the perfect endorser for their Bagong Logro and Bettina Carlos tonight in the cooking show “Idol sa Ganda, Bagong Pag-asa campaign that relaunched their Kusina”. “At least, hindi ako mahihirapan dahil hindi naman acting “pinakagwapong bf ” product. “It was introduced in 2001 as the Kutis Artista look ito,” she says. “Magluluto lang ako ng lunchbox meals with them and but competition came and it has lost its edge so we re-intro- I really love and enjoy cooking naman. We’ll prepare home-cooked Sinabi ni Coleen Garcia na duced it as the brand that addresses the skin care needs of dishes na pwedeng-pwedeng baunin sa lunch box. Complete meals nagsimula siyang maging mas active a Filipina, offering new hope to boost their confidence. The ang ihahain namin na mayroong main dish, dessert, at kakaibang sa gym nang sinasamahan na niya testimony in social media of real users about skin renewal infused water bilang panulak.” ang kanyang boyfriend na si Billy with Marian as endorser really did well.” Marian will cook her own recipe of Creamy Broccoli Pasta with Crawford na mag-workout. Gusto “I’ve been with Maxi-peel for 8 years now,” says Mar- Meatballs paired with Bettina’s Toasted Pastillas with Orange, Lime rin ni Coleen na pumayat ng kaunti ian. “I use their toner and sunblock a lot. Maarte talaga and Lemon Infused Water. Chef Boy will offer apple and sweet- si Billy pero toned lang at hindi ako pagdating sa skin care kasi bilang artista, we have to ness overload in his Porkchops in Apple Sauce ni Chef Boy Logro masyadong payat. protect our looks. I’m glad kinuha pa rin nila akong endorser with Caramel-Dipped Apples and a bottle of Apple-Cinnamon Sinabi rin niya na hindi lahat nang kahit buntis na ako.” Infused Water. Chef Boy will also prepare Fish Fingers with Cheese naging boyfriends niya ay gwapo at Heart Evangelista on Sen. Chiz Sauce Dip and Cucumber Sticks as main dish for Bettina’s dessert, si Billy diumano ang pinakagwapo sa mga naging boyfriends niya. reconciling with her parents: ‘Pa- Mango-Strawberry Gelatin with a refreshing drink of Strawberry- Melon Infused Water. Don’t miss all this tonight on “Idol sa Kusina”, rang nabunutan ako ng tinik’ 7:15p.m. on GMA News TV. Kim-Xi not competing Sa Startalk, ibinahagi na ni Heart Evangelista ang mga pangyayari kaugnay ng muling pagkikita nila ng kanyang PIA RESIGNS, IYA TAKES OVER with other loveteams mga magulang. Wagi ang tambalang Kim Chiu Kuwento ni Heart, “Galing siya (Mrs. Cecilia Ongpauco) PIA Guanio has resigned from doing Chika Minute on “24 Oras”. at Xian Lim bilang Celebrity Pair ng San Francisco. Bumalik siya tapos I decided to go there. This is the official statement from GMA7: “After 11 years at the of Year sa PEPsters Choice para sa And then sabi ko turuan mo naman ako mag-polvoron, Mom. forefront of showbiz news, Pia Guanio has decided to say goodbye kanilang pangalawang taon. Most Tapos tinuruan niya [ako]. Tapos parang wala ding nang- to Chika Minute on 24 Oras. Pia decided to let go of her anchoring voted stars yari. So, it’s nice.” duties on 24 Oras to prioritize family life and raising her daughter din sina Dagdag ni Heart, na-miss umano niya ang kanyang ina Scarlet with her husband Steve Mago. Kim and matapos ang matagal na panahon nilang hindi pag-uusap. GMA Network understands the importance of family and is Xian dahil Aniya, “Nice to have you back in my life. Na-miss kita and fully behind Pia’s decision to move forward. Pia has been with 24 winner din thank you sa pagturo sa akin ng polvoron. Next namin na Oras since it launched in 2004, carving a niche in entertainment ang dalawa turuan ay empanada.” news with her fun and classy news delivery. With Pia’s help, Chika bilang Ibinahagi rin ni Heart na may paninibago pa siyang Minute has etched itself in the consciousness of culture, Female nararamdaman, ngunit masayang masaya siya dahil na- with the trademark voice of Pia signalling the start of showbiz news. Fab Star kakausap na rin ng kanyang mga magulang ang kanyang Aside from showbiz news, Pia has also advocated for healthy living of the Year asawang si Senator Chiz Escudero. and animal rights and produced stories and news features on these. and Male “Nakakapanibago at masarap na parang nabunutan 24 Oras is grateful for Pia’s contributions to make it the leading and Fab Star of ako ng tinik. ‘Yung birthday dinner ng mommy ko, nandoon most credible newscast in the country today.” the year, respectively. na rin siya [si Chiz] so nag-warm up na sila.” And here’s Pia herself with her own statement in social media: Tinanong namin si Xian kung ano “My dad nilulutuan pa si Chiz. Nagtuturuan pa sila ng “After 11 years of doing Chika Minute on 24 Oras, I’ve decided to ang masasabi niya na tinalo pa nila ni recipes nila so nakakatuwa. Medyo on cloud nine pa ako say good bye tonight (last Friday). I’m doing this to be able to spend Kim ang KathNiel (Kathryn Bernardo kasi medyo hindi ako makapaniwala sa mga pangyayari.” more time with Steve and especially Scarlet. Thank you for watching and Daniel Padilla) love team sa dagdag na pahayag ni Heart. and making Chika Minute so much a part of your daily news habit. pagkakapanalo nila ng Celebrity Pair, Ayon kay Heart ito ay ang matagal na niyang ipinap- I want to thank GMA News for the trust they gave me anchoring ang sagot niya ay hindi naman daw analangin. Saad nito, “Sobrang saya, everyday ko siyang Chika Minute for 11 years And I want to thank the Lord above for sila nakikipagkumpetensiya sa ibang idinasal. Everyday walang sawa kahit pakiramdam ko medyo his many blessings.” loveteams lalo pa nga sa KathNiel. imposible. Kahit siyempre hindi sila pumunta sa kasal ko. ‘Di It’s not mentioned if Pia is also resigning from her hosting “I guess, it’s the fans that really ba talagang dadating ka sa point na parang pakiramdam chores in the daily noontime show, “Eat Bulaga”. Stars who have voted their hearts out talaga, ‘yung mo wala ng chance. Pero ever since I was a little girl strong substituted for Pia when she’s absent in Chika Minute are Heart support nila is unconditional. I mean, ‘yung faith ko na ‘pag talagang idinasal mo, hiningi mo at Evangelista, Luane Dy, Julie Anne San Jose, and Iya hindi naman kami exclusive na para maganda naman ‘yung intensyon mo the other day ipinakita Villania. We heard it’s Iya who’s the choice to be her official replace- dito lang kami, it’s for everyone. Niya sa akin na ‘Anak, ito ang para sa iyo.’” ment. Sa ngayon, halos araw-araw nang nagkikita sina Heart at “So, hindi po kami nakikipag- ang kanyang mga magulang. Kuwento ni Heart, “Ang saya compete and we’re just very happy saya talaga. Halos araw-araw na kaming nagkikita, nawala to get this award,” paglilinaw agad ni na talaga lahat.” Xian. 22 L. M. Confidential JUNE 2015 JUNE 2015 See the Kapamilya Dennis and Jennylyn Stars here at Pistahan sa not so together yet “It feels good to be in love, but it’s also tive. She is kind, funny and very pleasant. good to take a break for a while,” said I have nothing negative to say about her.” Dennis Trillo, who refused to confirm the Asked whether he felt physically at- Toronto 2015 ng FCT rumor tracted to his leading lady, whom he had that three love scenes with in the movie, Den- he has nis said: “She may be single, but I know recon- she is still hurting. I didn’t want to take ciled advantage of her situation. We were both with on the set to work.” former flame, In spite of the fact that their relation- actress . ship continues to go stronger, Roco At the press conference of Chris Marti- Nacino and don’t have immedi- nez’s romance flick, “You’re Still the One,” ate plans to tie the knot. the 34-year-old actor said: “My heart is “I be- resting now. I’m at a state in my life where lieve we’re I refuse to feel pressured. I’m just going still young with the flow. I just do things that make for that,” me happy.” says Rocco. Dennis earlier admitted to spending “Marriage is four days with Jennylyn on Balesin Island something in Quezon during the Holy Week break. that’s far from our mind at this point.” “There’s nothing going on between us, “That’s true!” seconds Lovi. “Rocco in spite of what people say about us.“ and I don’t put ourselves under pressure Dennis said he had work on Jenny- with such thought. We just enjoy what we lyn’s special day so he simply greeted her have right now.” through a phone call. “Right now, I’m just But do they see themselves ending up happy. Everything is peaceful; no stress.” together in the future? He added: “I feel blessed, especially “It’s hard to say because we don’t know with work. I just finished ‘You’re Still the what the future holds but as for me, I see One,’ and I still have two more movies to all the positive things. For one, Rocco is a work on within the year. After that, I will good man,” Lovi avers. be working on several TV projects.” Apart from being lovers, their friend- Dennis said he admired costar Maja ship is one of their strengths as a couple. Salvador, who recently admitted to break- “We’re friends for a long time so the ing up with actor Gerald Anderson, for foundation is solid. We didn’t instantly being “a true professional.” He explained: become lovers. I guess that’s one good “Maja is going through something really thing. We don’t easily get tired of each difficult, but she never allowed this to af- other and we’re not that super cheesy,” fect her work. On the set, she is very posi- explains Rocco.

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Sef Heart Evangelista Cadayona (left) and Kapuso actress Heart Evangelista joins Betong Sumaya host Pinoy Fiesta and Tradeshow Sa Toronto GMA 7’s latest comedy show Sabado Badoo. Heart Evangelista seems to be relishing noytv. (30) life as a married woman. But despite the responsibilities that come with her newfound role, the multi- talented Kapuso actress still continues to delight fans locally and abroad as she embarks on new and exciting projects. Aside from working on an upcoming teleserye Beautiful Strangers, which will air worldwide via GMA Network’s flag- ship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV, Heart is slated to headline the Pinoy Fiesta and Trade Show Sa Toronto event in Canada. Betong Sumaya The whole-day event, organized by GMA International in cooperation with the Philippine Ca- nadian Grateful for being co-host of Charitable Founda- tion GMA-7’s show ‘Sabado Badoo”

(PCCF), will be held of opportunities. Presently, Sef also appears in Feel the Caribbean heat at the Pinoy Vampire Ang Daddy Ko while Betong is in Fiesta and Trade Show sa Toronto! Once Upon A Kiss and GMA News TV’s Ang Rain or Shine, the show will go on at on Pinaka. one of North America’s biggest indoor “I love my Bubble Gang family and I couldn’t June Filipino events at the Metro Toronto imagine my life without it,” admits Sef. Even Betong who dreams to become a Convention Centre on June 27th, Satur- dramatic actor insists that “for now, I am happy day. kung ano po yung meron ako sa Bubble Gang. On display will be the original colour- I couldn’t believe even up to now how lucky ful costumes straight from the biggest 27, I am to be part of the show and to be able to Caribbean culture and tradition festival Sat- work with kuya Ogie (Alcasid) and kuya Bitoy in Toronto, the CARIBANA! Join us and urday, at the Metro Toron- to (Michael V). It was only a dream but I never feel the warmth of the tropical sun of the the funniest expected it to happen but when it did, ‘Wow, Convention Center Hall A from 9 AM to Pacific merge with the Caribbean heat. and wackiest thank you, Lord! Makakasama ko sila,’ iba yung Experience the great combination of the 11 PM. team- tama niya na parang natural high.” “This event is a celebration of how “Expectup,” says Betong Sumaya of his tandem with Sef Sabado Badoo, directed by Tata Betita, will pulsating Caribana merged with beats of colorful and unique our culture is. I am Cadayona on GMA 7’s latest comedy offering feature videos and scenes from the past GMA the Ati-Atihan, the Mother of all Philip- looking forward to sharing this experience titled Sabado Badoo to air Saturdays. shows in a fresh and comedic manner. The videos pine Festivals. Feeling hot, hot, hot...Hala with our kababayan in Canada and bring Bubble Gang mainstays Sef and Betong are may be presented based on their categories like Bira! them closer to home,” says Heart, whose set to reveal more of their funniest side as they a countdown, a mash-up of different scenes and Take advantage of the Pinoy Fiesta’s 5th take on a hosting job that incorporates their many more. It can make the viewers reminisce anniversary promotions to show apprecia- fans may also catch her on the country’s style of comedy. longest running showbiz oriented talk the past and make the young generation connect tion for the Filipino community’s continu- Sef, who is also seen with Betong in the with the older ones. show Startalk. ous support . The following can join all musical comedy segment of , “We assure that the viewers will enjoy the Pinoy Fiesta activities for FREE: New- With over 8,000 attendees expected shares his excitement over working with the show because they will be able to watch a series to grace the event, the organizers have latter again. “I and Kuya Betong are so happy of throwback videos from the past that might comers to Canada (less than 2 years with prepared various activities including a to be in this tandem and I must admit our have been forgotten already and not yet seen by valid documentation), Seniors (65 years Liturgical service, cultural shows, pag- chemistry is undeniable.” the present generation,” says Betong. and over with valid ID) and Kids under 10 eants, Santa Cruzan, trade shows, as well The StarStruck 5 alumnus also expresses “It’s going to be funny. We’ll do our best years old. as performances by local artists. gratitude for the project. “I didn’t expect this to keep the viewers glued to their television For further details, please email pinoyfi- to happen early as I’m only turning five in this watching the show. There’s going to be lots of [email protected]. (Fe Taduran) “PCCF and GMA Pinoy TV have been industry,” says Sef, who also got popular thanks great partners in the last four years in colors, lots of love and lots of high-fives,” Sef to his hit P20-ice cream commercial. “All I can concludes. showcasing the best of Pinoy entertain- say is I’m so grateful to GMA (management) ment in the greater Toronto Area through for this opportunity and for appreciating all my the largest annual community event in efforts. I owe it all to them. I think this is my Canada, the Pinoy Fiesta and Trade Show lucky year.” Durham Invitational Basketball Tournament sa Toronto. PCCF is very proud to have Sef doesn’t even mind if he is identified by the gay roles in most of his GMA shows. Given JUNE 20-21, 2015 multi-talented and all around entertainer DURHAM COLLEGE - UOIT superstar Heart Evangelista-Escudero as his natural skill in comedy, it no longer came as a surprise when he eventually became a part of our prime artist in the upcoming Pinoy 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario CANADA Bubble Gang in 2013. Game Official: DRBABO (Durham Region Board of Approved Basketball Official) Fiesta on June 27,” shares Philippine Ca- He says, “I enjoy making people happy. I nadian Charitable Foundation President think that’s what people noticed about me at Participants: All players must be of Filipino descent. Romy Rafael. mas nagustuhan nila which is at the same time Tykes Div Born 2004 and younger GMA International is currently cel- yun naman po yung gusto ko talaga — doing Peewee Div Born 2002 and younger ebrating 10 years of bringing Filipinos comedy.” Bantam Boys Div Born 2000 and younger abroad closer to home by participating Betong, on the other hand, feels equally Bantam Girls Div Born 2000 and younger in various Fil-foreign events in key cities grateful that he has come this far — hosting Midget Boys Div Born 1998 and younger around the world as it has consistently his own show. It can be recalled that before Midget Girls Div Born 1998 and younger Betong’s first big TV break when he was named done in the past decade. Juvenile Div. 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Despite international pressure, the government executed eight death row prisoners early on Wednesday on Nusakambangan prison island near Cilacap in Central Java. The Palace took credit May 27 for obtaining Veloso’s stay of execution, but a migrant workers group in Indonesia said a meeting they had with Widodo might have helped change his mind. Anis Hidayah, executive director of Migrant Care Indonesia, said she met on May 26 with Widodo, who unexpectedly asked about Veloso’s case. Hidayah said they told Widodo that Veloso was a victim of human trafficking and that the same thing was happening to many Indonesian migrant workers abroad who face the death penalty. Hidayah said they wanted to make sure Widodo was informed about the vulnerability of migrant workers, particularly those from the Philippines and Indonesia, to drug smuggling syndicates. Widodo’s initial response was that other drug couriers would also claim that they were victims. 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Call Answers on Page 26 416-945-2336 JUNE 2015 JUNE 2015 L. M. Confidential 25 US LOCATIONS Life Hacks continued from page 4 ongoing Balikatan exercise between the Philippines and the United States further strengthens fraternal ties between the two countries. Mahoney said that Balikatan 2015 Why Girls love the Dad Bod (BK15) is proving to be successful as it by Mackenzie Pearson builds greater confidence between the US and Philippine militaries. n case you haven’t noticed lately, girls sculpted guy standing next to us to make us feel BK 15 officially kicked off April 20 and are all about that dad bod. I hadn’t heard worse. will run through April 30 with more than about this body type until my roommate mentioned it. She used to be crazy over We like being the pretty one. 11,000 navy, air, and land forces from the guys she claimed had the dad bod. After We love people saying “they look cute together.” But Philippines and the US participating in observing the guys she found attractive, we still like being the center of attention. We want various military drills throughout Luzon. I came to understand this body type well to look skinny and the bigger the guy, the smaller we “Overall assessment of the exercise and was able to identify it. The dad bod is a nice feel and the better we look next to you in a picture. balance between a beer gut and working out. The is way in the success category. We’ve dad bod says, “I go to the gym occasionally, but I Better cuddling. got 11,500 plus people out here, we’ve also drink heavily on the weekends and enjoy eating No one wants to cuddle with a rock. Or Edward got more than 75 aircraft, thousands of Ieight slices of pizza at a time.” It’s not an overweight Cullen. The end. marines, soldiers, airmen and sailors… guy, but it isn’t one with washboard abs, either. The dad bod is a new trend and fraternity boys Good eats. building that cooperative and collabora- everywhere seem to be rejoicing. Turns out skipping The dad bod says he doesn’t meal prep every Sunday tive partnership that I talked about at the gym for a few brews last Thursday after class night so if you want to go to Taco Tuesday or $4 the opening ceremony,” Mahoney told turned out to be in their favor. While we all love a pitcher Wednesday, he’d be totally down. He’s not reporters during the sidelights of the sculpted guy, there is just something about the dad scared of a cheat meal because he eats just about bod that makes boys seem more human, natural, and anything and everything. aircraft display portion of the BK15 at So there you go. A simple break down of why attractive. Here are a few reasons that girls are crazy Clark Air Base. girls everywhere are going nuts over this body type about the dad bod: You know what you’re getting. on males. We like it. We love it. We want some more “So it’s definitely a win for the two Girls tend to picture their future together with their of it. So here’s to you dad bods, keep it up. Men, partners and the alliance, it’s definitely It doesn’t intimidate us. guys early on. Therefore, if he already has the dad confidently strut that gut on the beach because while Few things are worse than taking a picture in a bod going on, we can get used to it before we date a win for the individual marines, sail- you stare at us in our bikinis we will be staring just bathing suit, one being taking a picture in a bathing him, marry him, have three kids. We know what we ors, soldiers and airmen, no question,” as hard. suit with a guy who is crazy fit. We don’t want a guy are getting into when he’s got the same exact body Mahoney said, as he also noted that this that makes us feel insecure about our body. We are type at the age of 22 that he’s going to have at 45. year’s iteration of the BK exercise is obvi- insecure enough as it is. We don’t need a perfectly ously the biggest. marami ng ibang anak, di ba? But of course, I know he our people. Mag-asawa kami so where he goes, I’ll “It is really big. It’s the biggest one that Mariel envious of co-hosts wants to have our own. Siguro pag- ready na uli ako. go. He’s the boss, so whatever he decides for us, I have seen just on a total number stand- Mariel Rodriguez has obviously recovered from Doesn’t she get envious that her co-hosts in “Happy I will follow. But it’s not gonna happen in the near point. We are doing airborne exercises, we the miscarriage she had a couple of months ago. “I’m Wife Happy Life”, Danica Sotto and LJ Moreno, have future kasi may ‘2&1/2 Dads’ pa siya at may ibang are doing seaborne exercises, we are doing okay now pero kung minsan, it still hurts when you feel babies of their own? “Siyempre, pag nakikita ko ‘yung mga projects pa siyang gagawin at ako nga, may TV mga anak nila, naiisip ko, wow, ang sarap naman. shows naman ako that I host. Basta if it’s God’s will, it amphibious exercises, we’re doing a whole the loss,” she says. “I’m really thankful to TV5 dahil bunch of land exercises,” he said. binigyan nila ako ng bagong work and being busy re- Nagpunta kaming lahat sa Hong Kong kasama mga will happen in His own time. And malay naman natin, ally helps para mas bumilis ang recovery ko. First, they anak nila at masaya talaga. Pero ayokong problema- baka mag-improve ang sitwasyon sa ating bansa with BK15, he emphasized, has once more gave me ‘Happy Wife Happy Life’, and now, kasama hin ‘yun. Hindi ko masyadong iniisip. It all depends kay new leaders coming in? As of now, happy akong kahit demonstrated a closeness of cooperation, rin ako as one of the regular hosts of the new Sunday God kung kailan darating uli ‘yun.” sad ang nangyayari sa ating country, puro happy ang What about Robin’s plans to migrate abroad shows that I host, ‘Happy Wife Happy Life’ weekday a deeper understanding, and a deeper noontime show, ‘Happy Truck ng Bayan’. So salamat level of collaboration between the Philip- talaga for all these blessings that I really enjoy doing. someday? “I support him, willing akong sumama and mornings and ‘Happy Truck ng Bayan’ that starts airing Would she want to get preggy again soon? “Hindi give up everything here. Naiintindihan ko naman on June 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., so abangan nyo dahil pines and US armed forces so to the ex- kami nagmamadali. Right now, we’re not even trying ‘yung disappointment niya sa mga nangyayari sa we’ll really make you happy with fun games and big tent that is applicable beyond Balikatan. again. It’ll all depend on me, kasi si Robin naman, ating bansa, what with the widespread poverty of prizes.” STABILITY AND PEACE Rhian has liberal And as BK15 takes place amid rising Filipinas on Sexiest List tension due to territorial disputes in the views South China Sea, Mahoney stressed that No Filipino men made it to the list “this exercise is about stability and peace in the region.” Rhian Ramos says she she has no MANILA – Filipinas are among the sexiest women about the The exercise, he added, is also about prejudices whatsoever against lesbians nationalities in the world, according to a survey nationalities they conducted by a dating website. think are sexy, and being completely transparent of what the or gays. “You shouldn’t judge people by MissTravel.com, which describes itself as “the only Irish people (Jamie Dornan, two militaries are doing. their sexual preference, or their color or dating website for travelers,” recently released the Colin Farrell) dominated the “We are not hiding anything. We’re religion. results of its 2015 Sexiest Nationalities survey. list. here to showcase our capability to work We should just treat each other with Filipinas ranked eighth in the survey, which was The rest of the Top 10 based on the dating preferences of nearly 45,000 include Australian (Chris together, to showcase our collaboration… understanding and respect. Hindi mo American men. It cited former Pussycat Dolls lead and Liam Hemsworth), we are here to showcase our brotherhood kailangang makipag-away o makipagla- singer Nicole Scherzinger (photo), whose father Pakistani (Zayn Malik), fraternal bond,” Mahoney said. ban, di ba? I’m hoping that ‘The Rich is Filipino, and Filipino-American actress Vanessa American (Michael B Earlier, Balikatan public information Man’s Daughter’ will affect viewers in a Hudgens of “High School Musical” fame. Jordan, Justin Timberlake), Topping the survey of sexiest nationalities is English (Charlie Hunnam, officer Lt. Col. Marlowe Patria said that positive way so they’ll have a better un- Armenian (Kim Kardashian), followed by Barbadian/ David Beckham), this year’s joint exercises will be vastly dif- derstanding of lesbians,” she says.Would Bajan (Rihanna), American (Beyonce, Kendall Scottish (Calvin ferent as territorial defense will be given she be willing to do a kissing scene with Jenner), Colombian (Shakira, Sofia Vergara), English Harris), Italian (Joe focused by participating military forces. Glaiza de Castro? “Why not? Kung (Rosie Huntington-Whitely), Australian (Margot Manganiello), Nigerian Robbie, Elle Macpherson) and Brazilian (Adriana (Tinie Tempah), Danish He added that this is to ensure that the kailangan ba talaga sa eksena. But TV Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio). (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) country’s military forces have the capabil- ito, not a movie, kaya so far, puro head At ninth place is Bulgarian (Nina Dobrev), with and Spanish (Gerard ity to defend themselves aside from help- to head, nose to nose lang kami, walang Lebanese (Amal Clooney) rounding out the Top 10. Pique). ing in disaster response and community MissTravel.com also asked 66,309 American lips to lips.” development. Patria stressed that the decision to include territorial defense is not aimed (Pop-ups are not at any nation in particular, stressing that supposed to be the overall goal is to ensure that the AFP taken seriously - Crossword Answers Candid SPOOF will be able to enhance its capability to EDITOR) protect the country from any threat.

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FCT President Linda Javier, FCT. Ms. Rizzelyn Catequista, Toronto Mayor John Tory, FCT Chair. Dr. Victoria San- tiago, Toronto Police’s Debra preston and FCT’s Rey Tolentino pose for a picture.

FCT and special guests give the thumbs up with the Toronto Raptors Dance Pack.

ABOVE, Philip Beloso pose with the Raptors Dance Pack. RIGHT, Toronto Mayor John Tory was the speical guest at the opening ceremony. BELOW, The life hacks the tournament everyone must remember. LEFT, Bayan and North York teams compete.

ItVICTORIA has been 9 years and CUP the Victoria 2015 Cup is still going strong. Named after Dr. Victoria Santiago, and also for the long weekend that it is held, the cup is a basketball tournament for all young people. Part of the aim of the tournament is to keep the youth engaged in sports and away from bad influences. Toronto Police Ronaldo Valdez and FCT’s Felino Javier poses with the Rizzelyn Catequista and Ferrdie Baguisa pose with Toronto Mayor John Tory. John Tory spoke of one day finding a Filipino player who will play in the NBA “and Raptors Dance Pack. that kid will come from Toronto. There is already one Punjabi player who will play in the NBA and he came from Toronto” LEFT, Mayor John Tory is so popular every- This year, the FCT printed 5 things to remember for everyone; These are jsut kids; Let the games begin. body wants a time with this is only a game; parents should cheer for everyone; the referees are humans;; and him. Warren D’Aoust of you and your child do not play in the NBA. Pinoy News interviews him for newspaper and Those are just fiting reminders considering that we always read and hear about television. children adn sometimes their parents getting too ill-tempered in games. To the FCT, congratulations for these games and for keeping them running 9 eyars in a row. Keep up the Good Work.

These are the people that make the games possible.

Tony San Juan (FAR RIGHT) and wife (FAR LEFT) pose with Liberal candidates Michael Levitt and Michelle Serrano.

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