Volume XXXII No12 December 2014 Montreal, QC Canada www.filipinostar.org MMTV to go global soon It's going to be another successful year for MMTV in 2015 By Wilfred Quiambao
It's going to be another successful year for MMTV in 2015.
Michael Davantes and Tenne Rose Dayandante, television hosts of MMTV, travelled to the Philippines last October to meet the three winners of the Search for MMTV tourism reporters. The winners hail from Aklan, Cebu City and Ormoc City.
"I stayed in the Philippines a bit longer to train them and to shoot future segments for the MMTV, " said Davantes. "Our viewers will be able to see the travel segments during the future episodes."
He added that his more than a month stay in the Philippines served as an eye-opener for him. He saw the importance and impact of the MMTV Joint MMTV and Gilmore College Christmas Party held on December 13, 2014 - Left to right: Vilma Kelly, Monica Regacho, because the communities' economy Mylyn Bituin and friend, James de la Paz, Willie Quiambao, Michael Davantes, Tennerose Dayandante and Zenaida Kharroubi. depends on tourism.
"Many people there were inspired that Housefather clinches they were visited by the MMTV crew," he said. " The local governments were very cooperative and the people were very thankful because they got noticed Mount Royal nomination by an international television show. by W. G. Quiambao They were thankful too for the Earlier this year, Irwin Cotler, opportunities given to the three In the beginning, the battle for Liberal announced that he would not seek re- reporters to work on television as nomination in Mount Royal between election in the next Federal election in tourism hosts." Anthony Housefather, a three-time 2015. Housefather might be facing serving mayor of Cote-St.-Luc and formidable Conservative candidates MMTV, which started last year, is Jonathan Goldbloom, whose father, that include Robert Libman, a owned by Zenaida Kharroubi. It's a Victor, was a former Quebec Minister successful architect known in the show about Filipinos in Montreal. and brother, Michael, was a former anglophne community and Beryl Some of its main objectives are to publisher of the Montreal Gazette and Wajsmanm, editor of the Suburban educate, inform, develop, inspire, Toronto Star, was neck and neck. In paper. entertain and promote the unique the end, Housefather emerged as the Filipino-Canadian identity in a way that winner last November 30. "Everybody understands that it is a will not only show that Filipinos are tough ride that the convervatives will here to build a strong community but For the past 74 years, Mount Royal focus on," 61-year old Housefather also to develop close ties with other has been one of the toughest said. " But it has a storied legacy of Anthony Housefather strongholds of the Liberals. see Page 7 Housefather See Page 4 MMTV to go global 2 The North American Filipino Star December 2014 can say goodbye to his presidential dreams. Financiers and other major Suddenly it’s an open race supporters are definitely reconsidering at With the continuous rapid slide of Vice this point. Even his good friend and President Jejomar Binay in satisfaction supporter Estrada categorically stated and trust ratings and in presidential that he would have no recourse but to surveys, it can now be ascertained that it support Poe, the daughter of his best will be another open race in 2016, just as friend the late Fernando Poe Jr., if she it had been in all four presidential elections decided to run for president. under the 1987 Constitution . Binay’s loss is clearly becoming every All those presidential elections failed to presidential wannabe’s gain. Despite produce a majority president, meaning the repeatedly saying she was not eyeing winner got more than 50% of the votes, for higher position, Grace Poe’s numbers the simple reason that there were at least continued to surge in the latest five major candidates instead of just two, presidential survey while Binay’s dropped as was the case in all pre-martial elections. some more. Binay now has just 26% of voter preference while Poe has 18%. President Benigno S. Aquino III had 42.08% of the votes in 2010 against Poe will continue to dilly-dally while heavyweights former president Joseph weighing her options. An inexperienced Estrada (26.25%), former Senate politician but a wise woman, she would President Manny Villar (15.42%), and president with Binay expected to win by a charges against him and hope that the see who would support her if she decided former Defense Secretary Gilbert landslide over any rival based on his voters are too dumb to recognize right to run and wait for an invitation from a Teodoro’s 11.33%. consistent performance in popularity from wrong. After all, winning despite major party to be its candidate. In any ratings. Binay was a shoo-in as the next damning allegations does not lack case, financiers and endorsers would Gloria Macapagal Arroyo supposedly got president of the Philippines until the graft precedence in Philippine politics. gravitate to her and push her to run as her 39.99% in 2004 against actor Fernando charges against him and his wife, former ratings continue to surge. In the end, she Poe Jr.’s 36.51% and former Sen. Ping Makati Mayor Elenita Binay, were revived The best option, of course, is to disprove would probably decide to run with Sen. Lacson’s 10.88%. and allegations of corruption, bribery, all allegations of corruption and Chiz Escudero as her running mate under unexplained wealth and other claims unexplained wealth against him, but he Danding Cojuangco’s Nationalist People’s Estrada himself got 39.86% in 1998 started emerging a few months ago. has refused to do that because, according Coalition (NPC) or, believe it or not, under against former Speaker Joe de Venecia’s to him, the charges are “politically Aquino’s Liberal Party coalition. 15.8%, former Sen. Raul Roco’s 13.38% His presidential bubble burst and unable motivated” and that he would not stoop and former Cebu Gov. Lito Osmena’s to defend himself satisfactorily against the down to the level of his accusers. Besides As of this writing, there are reports that the 12.44%. corruption claims, Binay is now saying that the charges are “baseless,” he LP is seriously considering Poe as its desperately hanging on to what is left of has not done much to disprove the candidate. Poor Mar Roxas, about to be Former Defense Secretary Fidel V. Ramos his presidential dreams. Will he survive the allegations. dropped again by the party he and his became the first president elected under onslaught that was rumored long before it father have led loyally during their the 1987 Constitution in 1992 with a mere exploded? Or will he just wilt and At this point, it seems Binay is nearing the respective times. 23.58% of the vote against Sen. Miriam surrender his hopes to fate? end of the rope. Failure to satisfactorily Defensor Santiago (19.72%), disprove the allegations could only mean See Page 4 Binay vs. Poe businessman Danding Cojuangco At this point, Binay can still salvage his further decline in his ratings and then he (18.17%), former Speaker Ramon Mitra vanishing presidential aspirations. After (14.64%), former First Lady Imelda all, he remains on top of presidential Happy Holidays Romualdez Marcos (10.32%), former surveys although the gap between him Senate President Jovito Salonga (10.16%) and reluctant second-placer Sen. Grace and former Vice President Doy Laurel Poe is closing fast. His first option is to (3.4%). woo Poe into agreeing to be his running from the Lions Club Montreal Westward mate, but that would be next to impossible Until the last few months, it appeared that to accomplish. His other option is to go for the first time, there would be a majority ahead with his candidacy, ignore all the Mabuhay – Cheers to the International President, Joe Preston
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From Page 1 - MMTV to go global episodes," Davantes said. "He said that preferences despite a decline in his Binay on Tuesday has filed graft and he's been looking for television shows various ratings amid the corruption plunder charges against him and 30 groups, without forgetting their that are produced in Canada. He has allegations against him. others in connection with the alleged homeland and by providing the youth several shows produced in the United overpricing of the construction of the with examples of successful Filipinos States. MMTV might be the first The younger Poe, on the other hand, P1.33-billion Makati Science High in professional and business fields. Canadian station to join him." has been a reluctant favorite and School. strong performer in the surveys. She The topics it discusses are always In the Philippines, Davantes was has landed on second place behind In an 11-page complaint filed before governed by the underlying principles travelling almost everyday to prepare Binay after a surge in her rating. the Office of the Ombudsman, lawyer of educating the public , raising in the coming global television. Some Renato Bondal said the construction of awareness about Philippines history, changes in the format will be made. It Poe had said that she’s not ready for the building was overpriced by P862 cultural values and traditions. It also would take one or two months, the presidency and she remained coy million. provides timely information and advice depending on how fast the MMTV will on whether she would run in the 2016 to help its audience improve their daily come up with the needed materials. elections. Bondal said Binay, who was then life. But the changes will give MMTV the Makati mayor, conspired with his son opportunity to show every episode not She was also non-committal when Makati City Mayor Erwin Jejomar While in the Philippines, Davantes only all over Canada but also in the asked if she would be Binay’s running “Junjun” Binay Jr., some former and discovered that television is a big part United States. mate. current Makati officials, and 10 of Filipino culture. "It's a big business executives of Hilmarc’s Construction in the Philippines. " "I'm excited for the future of our “Right now, I’m not considering any Corp. station," said Davantes. particular commitment except that I Because of this, he approached the think that whatever the President has Junjun Binay was Makati City councilor producer of one of the biggest MMTV broadcast is every Friday at started, whoever will be the at the time the vice president was city television stations who expressed 7:00 p.m. on videotron 16/616 HO candidate, should be able to continue mayor. interest in MMTV. " He was so Channel 216/1216 HO and non-cable that,” Poe said. – Louis Bacani This is the second plunder complaint impressed with the MMTV production Channel 47 Bondal filed against the Binays. The when he was shown clips of several first complaint was in connection with Plunder, graft raps filed the supposed overpricing of Makati From Page 2 Binay vs. Poe Binay ready to vs. Binay over overpriced City Hall Building II. Makati Science HS fight Grace Poe Bondal said the construction of the Once Aquino decides on Poe and the Building high school building was latter agrees, which is not far-fetched, in 2016 “implemented using the same modus expect the President to drop Binay, too, By AMANDA FERNANDE operandi employed in the construction like hot potato. I wouldn’t be surprised if December 16, 2014 | Politics & GMA News of the overpriced Makati Parking Binay, an Aquino family friend, gets even Government Bondal files new plunder, graft raps vs. Building.” more pounding and perhaps even jailed, VP Binay. Lawyer and former barangay as he warned just last Monday. Welcome By Louis Bacani captain Renato Bondal shows a copy He noted that the construction was to Philippine politics! Philippine Star of graft and plunder complaints he filed divided into six phases, with simulated Sen. Grace Poe faces the media against Vice President Jejomar Binay, Santiago, who placed third with 12 bidding for each piece, which he said is his son Makati Mayor Junjun Binay, percent, said she would definitely run if during her first appearance in the prohibited under Republic Act 9184 or and several others with the Office of the she still had the health and strength by late weekly Kapihan sa Senado in 2013. the Government Procurement Act of Ombudsman in Quezon City on next year. Estrada, who was fourth with Senate PRIB/Cesar Tomambo 2003. 10%, said she would probably just retire Tuesday, December 16, over the alleged overpriced Makati Science after his term as mayor, but would be an Sen. Grace Poe faces the media Bondal also pointed out that during the important endorser. Escudero, who was High School building. GMA News during her first appearance in the ocular visit of the Senate blue ribbon fifth with 5%, remains silent on his plans weekly Kapihan sa Senado in 2013. subcommittee, which is investigating but would probably consider a run if Poe Bondal files new plunder, graft raps vs. Senate PRIB/Cesar Tomambo the alleged overpricing in the wouldn’t, or settle as running mate of Poe VP Binay. Lawyer and former barangay if the latter does run. construction of the Makati City Hall MANILA, Philippines – Vice President captain Renato Bondal shows a copy Roxas, like Binay is dropping fast – from Jejomar Binay will still pursue his second to sixth place with 6%, is still presidential bid even if he has to face supposedly the Liberal Party’s candidate a potential running mate, Sen. Grace but he would most certainly be dropped Poe. like hot potato if his rating do not improve by the first quarter next year. In an interview over radio dzRH on Monday, Binay said he will run against Others possibly considering a presidential the neophyte senator if the Liberal run in 2016 and their latest survey Party fields her as its standard-bearer numbers are Sen. Bongbong Marcos Jr., 4 percent, (4%), Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano in the presidential election. (3%), former Ping Lacson, (2%), Sen. Franklin Drilon (2%), Sen. Bong Revilla “I will definitely push my candidacy (1%), former Sen. Dick” Gordon (1%), whoever is my opponent,” state-run Speaker Sonny Belmonte (0.4%), and Philippine News Agency (PNA) maybe Sen. Antonio Trillanes. quoted Binay as saying.
Suddenly, the presidential aspirations of Binay admitted that Poe is among the many of these politicians have come alive. personalities being eyed as his The following are the most probable running mate. candidates for president in 2016 – Binay (UNA), Poe or Escudero (NPC), Roxas (LP), Santiago (PRP), Revilla (Lakas), “That is possible. It needs careful Building II and other allegations of Marcos (KBL) and possibly Lacson study and the question is, can I of graft and plunder complaints he filed irregularities against Binay, it was found (Independent, or possibly LP). convince her?” Binay told dzRH, as against Vice President Jejomar Binay, that the construction of the high school quoted by PNA. his son Makati Mayor Junjun Binay, building was not yet finished. So, who will it be? Or rather, who should it and several others with the Office of the be? Binay was the campaign manager of Ombudsman in Quezon City on “Makikita ninyo, January 2014, the senator’s father, the late Fernando Tuesday, December 16, over the accepted na and completed ang phase ([email protected]) Poe Jr., during the 2004 presidential alleged overpriced Makati Science six, kaso nung nag-inspeksyon ang poll. High School building. GMA News mga senador, may lumabas na ang 8th, After being the first one to announce (Updated 12:47 p.m.) A former political plans to run for president, Binay opponent of Vice President Jejomar See Page 8 Plunder raps vs. Binay continues to top the surveys on voter www.filipinostar.org December 2014 The North American Filipino Star 5
Promoting Job Creation and Economic Growth Government unveils new Immigrant Investor Venture Capital Pilot Program December 16, 2014 — Vancouver — more selection criteria for skills and Today, Citizenship and Immigration abilities, the Immigrant Investor Venture Minister Chris Alexander announced that Capital Pilot Program will test a new Canada will unveil a pilot program in approach to immigrant investor January 2015 to attract experienced programming in Canada. business immigrants who can actively invest in the Canadian economy, · Investments into the Immigrant stimulating innovation, economic growth Investor Venture Capital fund will be used and job creation. to seed innovative Canadian start-ups with high growth potential. The new Immigrant Investor Venture Capital Pilot Program is part of a series of · Immigrant investors who are transformational changes that build on the selected will be required to obtain a due Government’s commitment to build a fast diligence report from a designated service and flexible economic immigration provider in order to prove that their net system. worth of at least $10 million has been obtained from lawful, profit-making In addition to making an investment of $2 business activities. million for a period of 15 years and having Quotes a net worth of $10 million, immigrant investors will be required to meet certain “Our Government is focused on building program eligibility criteria related to an immigration system that meets language and education, and have proven Canada’s economic and labour market business or investment experience. This needs. Through the launch of this pilot will ensure that immigrant investors will program, we are attracting investors who have a strong impact on the Canadian can make a significant investment and economy, and that those admitted for who have the education and proven permanent residence will be well prepared business or investment experience to integrate into the Canadian business necessary to achieve success in Canada. landscape and society. As we move forward, our Government will continue to ensure that our economic This new pilot program will begin immigration programs provide a direct accepting applications in late January benefit to Canada and contribute to long- 2015 and will provide a pathway to term prosperity and economic growth.” permanent residence for approximately 50 immigrant investors and their families. Chris Alexander, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister The creation of the Immigrant Investor Follow us on Twitter: Media Relations Venture Capital Pilot Program fulfills the twitter.com/CitImmCanada Communications Branch Government of Canada’s commitment in Our Government is working to attract – 30 – Economic Action Plan 2014 to create a experienced business leaders to Canada Contacts Citizenship and Immigration Canada more focused and effective pilot program while leveraging their business expertise Kevin Menard that will ensure that immigrants who come and personal investments. This new pilot Minister’s Office 613-952-1650 to Canada deliver meaningful benefits to program will help build a stronger venture Citizenship and Immigration Canada our economy. capital environment in Canada and ensure 613-954-1064 that immigrant investor capital can have a Quick Facts greater long-term impact on our · Immigrant investor programs are economy.” currently in place in more than 30 countries worldwide. James Moore, Industry Minister DR. EMILIA ESPIRITU · The Government of Canada ended Related Products the previous Immigrant Investor Program and the Entrepreneur Program as neither CHIRURGIEN DENTISTE / DENTAL Backgrounder – The new Immigrant SURGEON program was determined to have Investor Venture Capital Pilot Program contributed to Canada’s economic growth. Research indicated that immigrant News Release – Building a Fast and 5790 Cote des Neiges Rd Suite A-024 investors under the previous programs Flexible Immigration System PHONE: 514-340-8222 (4077) were less likely than other immigrants to MONTREAL, QUEBEC stay in Canada over the medium to long H3S 1Y9 E-Mail: [email protected] term. Backgrounder - Terminating the Federal · By requiring a non-guaranteed Immigrant Investor and investment of $2 million and including
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nagtatanong sa aking sarili kung ano tumakbo ako sa nominasyon upang na nga talaga ang buhay sa Pilipinas maging kandidato ng Liberal at Tagalog Seksyon at ano itsura nito. Gusto kong ngayong manalo ako at tatakbo bilang puntahan ang mga lugar na dati kong opisyal na kandidato ng Liberal?" nakikita at nag-iwan ng magagandang alaala sa akin: ang Sta Ana racetrack, Ang isyu ni Housefather at Libman ay Sta Ana Cabaret at St. Ann's Hospital nakapagpa-alala sa akin sa gulo ng sa Del Pan kung saan ako tumira nang Federation na kinasasangkutan ni Opinyon/Komentaryo matagal ( Pero wala na raw ang mga Josefa Nicolas at Ed Tupaz. Sabi ng iyon); ang Far Eastern University kung kampo ni Ed, nang tumakbo si Josefa ni Willie Quiambao saan ako unang nag-college at nag- sa pagka-preidente ng Federation, aral ng Commerce at ang Lyceum of siya pa raw ang presidente ng Girl the Philippines sa Plaza Lawton kung Scout. Ayon sa konstitusyon ng saan ako lumipat ng pag-aaral para Federation, hindi puedeng tumakbo sa magtapos ng Journalism; ang Knights pagka-presidente ng asosasyong ito of Columbus sa Intamuros kung saan ang isang tao kung kasalukuyang Ang kahalagahan ng tunay na kaibigan ako unang nagtrabaho bilang presidente pa rin siya ng ibang Nang kapanayamin ko si Bert Abiera mabait naman siya." sekretaryo. At nasasabik na rin akong asosasyon. Kailangang mag-resign kung bakit sa malaking restoran niya makita at makasama ang mga dating muna siya rito. Ang totoo, hindi ako pa ginawa ang kaniyang ika-80 taong Subalit kadalasan, hindi natin naiisip kaibigan. sang-ayon sa ganitong regulasyon. kaarawan, tumatak sa isip ko ang ang kahalagahan ng pagkakaroon ng Halimbawa, si Josefa. Paano kung sinabi niya. "Kapag nag-iisa ka sa tunay na kaibigian dahil sa abala tayo Nais ko ring makita ang mga matalo siya? Mawawala ang kaniyang Canada, ang mga kaibigan mo ang sa ating trabaho o sa atimg pamilya malalaking pagbabago sa Pilipinas na pag--presidente ng Girl Scout. iyong pamilya. " tulad ng pagpapalaki sa ating maliliit laging ikinukwento ni Budz - ang SM na anak o tumatanda na nating mga Mega Mall, ang over pass, ang Para sa akin, kung nanalo na si Josefa, Totoo ang sinabi ni Bert. At kung magulang. Philippine Cultural Center. Gusto kong duon siya kailangang mag-resign minsan, kahit may pamilya tayo, mapuntahan ang magagan-dang bilang presidente ng Girl Scout dahil kailangan pa rin natin ang tunay na Minsan, may kasabihan na walang lugar na hindi ko napuntahan noong mahihirapan na niyang gampanan kaibigan. May pagkakataon na mas kuwenta ang buhay kung wala kang nasa Pilipinas ako tulad ng Rice ang kaniyang tungkulin bilang kilala pa tayo ng ating mga kaibigan kaibigian. Ito ay nangangahulugan na Terraces sa Baguio at Mayon Volcano presidente ng dalawang asosasyon. kaysa ng ating mga magulang at hindi ka marunong makisama sa mga sa Bicol. Ang pinakama-layong lugar May conflict of interest na. kapatid. Kung minsan, mas tao. na narating ko ay Pampanga at Nueva komportable nating nasasabi sa ating Ecija. Ang pagkakaiba lamang sa kaso ni mga malalapit at tunay na kaibigan Naalaala ko ang isang lider ng Josefa at Housefather, nasa ang ating mga nadarama tulad ng komunidad na kamakailan ay isinulat Subalit nang magsimula akong konstitusyon ng Federation na takot, kaligayahan at kabiguan sa sa kaniyang kolumn na sa isang iglap, manood sa television ng mga balita sa kailangan mag-resign ang una sa buhay. nawala ang kaniyang mga kaibigan Pilipinas, muling bumalik sa alaala ko pagka-presidente. Sa lumang na dati ay kaama nya sa hirap at ang dalawang mukha ng buhay sa konstitusyon ng Federation ay wala ito Maraming taon na ang nakalilipas ginhawa. Sinabi niya pa, hindi alam Pilipinas. Ang isa ay para sa pero nang wala na si James de la Paz, nang halos mabaliw ang isang ng mga ito ang kahalagahan ng mayayaman na nagtatamasa ng idinagdag lamang ng bagong kaibigan kong babae dahil iniwan siya kaibigan. Sinagot ko ang kaniyang karangyaan at kasaganaan.Malalaking administrayon ito kaya kailangang ng kaniyang boy friend. Minsan, isinulat, "Tinanong mo ba ang sarili bahay, murang gastusin dahil dolyar sundin ito. Siguro, sa susunod na umagang-umaga pa lamang o mo kung bakit ka iniwan ng iyong ang ginagamit na pera, magagandang eleksyon, alisin na uli ang regulasyong gabing-gabi na, tatawag siya sa akin mga kaibigan? Siguro, may tourist spots - ito ang mga nakikita ng ito. Pag nanalo na ang isang para umiyak at ihinga ang itinatagong pagkukulang ka rin." mga balikbayan at turistang kandidato, duon na siya bitawan ang sama ng loob. Isang beses, sinabi dumadalaw sa Pilipinas. Ang kabilang dati niyang tungkulin. niya sa akin na tatalon na siya sa Ang totoo, hindi niya alam na siya ang mukha naman ng buhay ay para sa Champlain Bridge para magpaka- nagtutulak sa kaniyang mga kaibigian mahihirap na maraming Para iyon nag-aaply sa trabaho na indi matay. Hindi ko magawang tumawa na lumayo. pinagdaraanan. Ang mga biktima ng ka pa natatanggap, magre-resign ka dahil alam kong pag may kalamindad tulad ng bagyo at lindol, kaagad sa kasalukuyang trabaho mo. pinagdadaanan ang isang tao, hindi ======mga biktima ng riding in tandem, mga na niya alam ang kaniyang ginagawa Ang dalawang mukha biktima ng katiwalian ng From Page 1 Housefather kung tama o mali. Hindi ko na ng buhay sa Pilipinas nagpapatakbo ng pamahalaan tulad kinakailangang magbigay ng payo sa mga nasasangkot sa pork barrel. kaniya. Pinabayaan ko siyang Liberal domnation in the riding with magsalita at ako naman ay nakinig na Ang slogan ng Pilipinas upang ======incredible candidates that preceded lamang . Pagkalipas ng ilang buwan, hikayatin ang mga turista at Sa Pilipinas, ang me. I just have to knock on every dor natauhan din siya. Ngayon, maligaya balikbayan na magbakasyon sa ating and go to every associatiion and na siya. Ilang beses pa nga siyang bansa ay I'ts more fun in the mayayaman ay lalong organization in the riding to earn their nagkaroon ng boy friend. Kung hindi Philippines. Siguro tama iyon. Marami yumayaman at ang their trust. " ako matiyagang nakinig noon, baka sa mga kaibigan ko rito ang nga nagpakamatay na ang babaeng hinihikayat akong magbakasyon sa mahihirap ay lalong Housefather has approached the iyon. Pilipinas nang malaman nilang hindi naghihirap. Filipino organizations, many of their pa ako nakauwi sa Pilipinas simula members are his staunch supporters. nang dumating ako noong 1969 dahil Some of the Filipinos who served as Mga bata pa lamang tayo ay It's more fun in the Philippines nga ba? takot akoing sumakay ng eroplano. volunteers at Shad Academy in Van kailangan na natin ng kaibigan. Dapat bang ma-resign na si Kamakailan, bago magbakasyon si Horne last Nov. 30 for the Minsan, marami pang oras ang Housefather bilang mayor ng Cote-St- Alex Robles sa Marinduque o Housefather team were James and nakakasama natin sila kaysa sa ating Luc? mga magulang. Kapag nasa daycare Mindoro, sinabi niya na kapag umuwi Rose de la Paz, Nida Quirapas, Elvie ako sa Pilipinas, ipapasyal niya ako sa Maximo, Mercy Sia, Josefa Nicolas o nasa eskuela tayo, ang mga Isang araw pagkatapos manalo sa kaniyang lalawigan. Si Budz Gerry Dansil, Glenda Lasatin, Jimmy magulang natin ay abala sa pag- nomination ng Liberal si Housefather Sarmiento, lagi niya akong niyayaya Quiblan. hahanap buhay. Nagkikita at sa Mount Royal, nagkaroon na ng isyu. sa Cavite. At si Amy Chantengco, nagkakasama lamang tayo sa gabi. Gusto ni Robert Libman, ang isa sa hinihimok niya akong umuwi sa Pagtanda naman natin, kailangan din kandidato ng Conservative Party , na Pilipinas para makita ang lugar nila sa Advertise in the ang kaibigan. Hindi kayo makaaasa mag-resign na bilang mayor ng Cote- Cabanatuan. Nagpunta na raw doon sa ating mga anak lalo na kung St-Luc si Housefather dahil sa conflict North American si Annie Miaral at ang mga kaibigian nakatira sila sa malayo o may sarili na of interest. 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Tiangco also said that in 2013, Mercado ran against the younger Binay in the mayoral race.
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Hamon slices (wedges) of hard-cooked eggs Phiippine Cuisine While one can always grab one in the (see recipe) supermarket, it’s always better to make it slices (wedges) of Vienna sausage yourself. Preparing hamon, yourself will aluminum foil, 10” x 12” sizes ensure that your food is free from any Cooking Procedures : and harmful preservatives. Also, you can season your hamon the way you and Prepare a steamer and set aside. your family like it. Alternatively, prepare a baking pan and a Favorite Food wire rack and preheat oven to 350°F. Preparing and cooking hamon takes time In a bowl, combine all the ingredients Compiled by Zenaida Ferry Kharroubi and effort, so you have to plan out when and mix until well blended. you should start so that you have the Divide the mixture into 2 to 4 portions perfect dish at noche buena. The (depending on how many you want to following recipe would tell you how to make). make your own hamon: Spread and flatten the mixture onto the center of each foil, divide the slices of Filipino Christmas Food Ingredients hard cook eggs and Vienna sausages. 3 kilos (pigue or hita) pig’s leg without the Place each slices at the center of each for Noche Buena bones but with the skin and fat intact mixture. Hold the foil onto your hand and 9 tbsps sugar roll until the ends of the mixture covers 8 tbsps salt the eggs and sausages. Alternatively, by 2 tsps prague powder (instead of holding each ends of the foil, roll the saltpeter or salitre) mixture back and forth until it covers the Pineapple juice slices of eggs and sausages in the center. Finally, roll the aluminum foil into a Procedure: tightly packed log about 1? to 2? in 1. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl. diameter, sealing on both ends. Repeat 2. Rub these seasonings well into the with the remaining pork mixture. meat. Set aside the seasoned meat in a Place the embutido in a steamer and glass bowl. Cover and refrigerate for one steam for an hour. Alternatively, if you day. don’t have a steamer: place embutido in 3. Tie the ham tightly into a ball with a wire rack on a baking pan, half filled string. Remove/Drain the meat juices that with hot water. Cover with aluminum foil were left in the glass bowl and set aside (Be sure the steam will not escape). for injecting. Steam-bake in the center of the oven for 4. Using a huge syringe, inject the an hour. flavored meat juice all around the ham in Let it cool and slice into rings. Serve small doses. with your favorite catsup or sauces. 5. Set the ham aside in the glass bowl Refrigerate unused embutido. (covered) inside the refrigerator. Repeat the injecting process every day until no juices remain. Hamon (Ham) 6. Keep the ham inside a plastic bag in the freezer for a month or more.
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From left: Madeleine Battad, Sarah Jimenez, Au Osdon, Zenaida Kharroubi, Jean Philippe Durocher, Zenaida Kharroubi, James de la Paz, Willie Quambao pose Terry White and Vilma Kelly. for souvenir of the annual Christmas party at Gilmore College International.
From left: Ben Bade, Sarah Jimenez, Magnolia Camat and Zenaida Kharroubi Souvenir photo of the Joint Christmas Party of Gilmore College International and Filcan TV Productions (MMTV).
Students and their guests pose for a group picture during the Christmas party held on December 13, 2014.
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www.filipinostar.org 12 The North American Filipino Star December 2014 The Organizing Committee of Señor Santo Niño de Cebu Montreal Chapter, Sinulog & Fiesta 2015 Celebration cordially invites you to a special offering of the Holy Mass on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at St. Kevin’s Church to be officiated by Rev. Fr. Savarimuthu Yesappan - Main celebrant Rev. Fr. Herbert Schulz & Rev. Fr. Lawrence MacEachen Concelebrants A “PotLuck Salo-salo” will be served after the mass at St. Kevin’s Church Social Hall to be followed by a Program & Sinulog Presentation You may bring your Sto. Niño images for blessing. ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Marlene Birao Schachter -514-696-7008 Cecilia Crodua 514-332-7317 Natalie Pelausa - 514-731-4879 Emma LaFlores 514-747-3221 Lulu T. Uy - 514-250-1746 Renilda Guitgitan 514-744-5858 Erlinda Lopez - 514-803-4216 Linda Cosejo 514-583-9762 Edna Sorono - 514-332-5145 Raul Marababol 514-769-2146 Cres Ruiz - 514-739-8968 Rachel M. Ramos 514-683-6660 Lina Castillo - 524-735-5080 Delia Autentico 514-685-1479 Dorie Cantoneros 514-738-1410 Leah de la Cana 514-684-1498 Vivencia Tabanao 514-733-5591 Evelyn del Rosario 514-746-6183 Fred Villarino 514-368-2884 Melania Anora 514-574-0943 Teresita Romano 514-489-2185 Majorie Cesar 524-229-7038 Candida Macarine 514-626-8519 Emelinda Flores 514-229-7038 Norina Quenneville 450-218-6871 Ligaya Torio 514-586-4327 Cora Santiago 514-483-4829 Rosetta Pama 514-662-8103
After almost 33 years, Cedilla is going home for Christmas by W. G. Quiambao Instead of singing Blue Christmas, Edwina Cedilla is singing I'll be home for Christmas this yuletide season. After all, she hasn't spent Christmas in the Philippines for thirty three years. At a very young age, she came here in August 1981 from Spain to work as a nanny for a French family. As months went by, she found the prospect of spending Christmas alone for the first time in Canada depressing. But It didn't take long for her to find a boyfriend. Unfortunately, it didn't take long for her boyfriend too to leave her and go back to his native Bangladesh. She was heartbroken. To cure her Christmas blues, Cedilla. " I was crying all day. For thirty she would think of the Christmas three years, I've been been praying Need Money? traditions she did in the Philippines - and asking myself when I could spend spending time with her family and Christmas again in the Philippines,". friends, attending Simbang Gabi But this year is different. She (midnight mass) and hanging a lantern finally received an immigrant visa and decorating a Christmas tree. which allows her to go outside Canada "In the Philippines, you feel the without any problem. Moreover, she spirit of Christmas as early as met a nice and generous man from • No Credit Checks! October," said Cedilla with nostalgia Pakistan who boosted her confidence "You see people shopping, you hear and gave her unconditional love. They Chiristmas songs everywhere. Rich tied the knot last summer with a few • No upfront fees! and poor, you see their happy faces." close friends in attendance. Most of all, Instead of celebrating on her her prayers were answered. She will first Christmas day here, she ended up spend her Christmas in the Philippines • Immediate response! sleeping in bed with her employer's with family and friends. one year old baby and a St. Bernard "My husband paid for my dog. Her employers went skiing in St. plane ticket going to the Philippines Call and Get Cash Now!!! Agathe, a town in the province of and gave me pocket money," gushed (514) 344-1499 Quebec. Cedilla. "There's nothing else that I "I can't forget that," said can ask for. “ www.filipinostar.org December 2014 The North American Filipino Star 13
Felix Salazar, and Doctor J. Viloria. Council of Filipino Canadian They wore grass skirts !!!! They were Associations of Quebec; Willy Social also graceful, as if they went to Hawaii Quiambao, Filipino Star Columnist; to learn the dance!!! Bravo! A special Magnolia Camat-Bade, Ben Bade, ex- mention goes to DDO-PIERREFONDS President of Montreal Westward Lions MP Lyzanne Lamoth, husband and son. Club International, Au Osdon, past Tidbits Last but not least, is the Famas president, Jean-Philippe combined Christmas Party of Gilmore Durocher with his two nephews,
Fely Rosales-Carino
Hi everyone! This is my dancers were Vangie Ruance, Remy maiden social tidbits write up. First of Lopes, Dolly Bromillette, Ciony all, I would like to inform everyone that Estradaand othe UPS ladies. the thoughts, musings, impressions, Christmas was celebrated by decisions, etc. are my very own. More two of Montreal’s religious associations, importantly, the reflections will name the First Filipino Baptist Church of transcend political affiliations. It will Montreal (FFBCM) under Pastor Joe include everyone from any political Faia and the Living Waters International group he/she may belong to. The under Pastor Rene Saquing. In the tidbits will come from Filipinos, Filipino FFBCM, there was jubilant rap singing Canadians, Canadians, friends from by the Youth group, Christmas carols by other ethnic groups, and everyone that the men (special mention goes to the make up the Filipino Canadian social prop in the form of a large paper jeep landscape. Most of all, contents will be cutout!), an interview section of married strictly social. No politics please ! couples led by Linda Agustin, worship Some of the students and guests pose for another souvenir photo of the annual The first party I was invited to singing led by Baby de Guzman, and of Christmas party. was the well-attended Novo Ecijano course plenty of yummy food including Association of Montreal (NEAM) everyone’s favorite, lechon! Ladies with College International and the MMTV Jonathan and Jean Christophe and Christmas Party held at St. Kevin Social Christmas bonnets took care of the Crew, headed by its founder and father George. Hall. President Ray Nacino, wife Alice, guests and food. Church members producer, Mrs. Zenaida Kharoubi. Everyone had a great time and and Melle Lugod and other NEAM invited lots of guests who received gifts There was dancing and singing and lots looked forward to another great party in ladies were all over the place tending to !!! Paolo Gonzalez was the emcee for of food. Many of Gilmore’s former the near future. the arrival of seemingly unending the evening. He did a splendid job; he’s students were in attendance. Present MERRY CHRISTMAS TO parade of pots of Filipino delicacies and a natural! Over to the Living Waters. MMTV Crew were: Micheal Davantes, EVERYONE !!! the arrival of guests. Line dancing was Making its grand debut was the Choir Ella Agustin, Al Abdon, Tenne Rose MALIGAYANG PASKO SA the order of the afternoon. It even directed by Charlotte Asegurado, Choir Dayadante, Vilma Kelly, Terry White and INYONG LAHAT !!! eclipsed the popular cha cha, salsa, Directress of San Pablo City. It was a Yours Truly. Very Special guests were JESUS IS THE REASON FOR boogie, etc. The ladies can really joy to listen to them! There was also JAMES DE LA PAZ, President of the THE SEASON !!! shake, rattle, and roll! Hawaiian dancing performed by a few December 6, 2014 was the of the ladies. There was also a Kid’s Filipino Association of Montreal and Program and Karaoke Singing Contest, Suburbs (FAMAS) The Spirit of Giving in which Vanessa Buhay emerged as Party held at 6767 Community Center the winner. The supper was a along Cotes des Neiges. Angie Lou sumptuous feast. Penullar was the emcee. President The Golden Agers Association Nida Quirapas and her Executive Board of Montreal (FILGA) held its Christmas saw to it that no kid went home without Party at the FAMAS Social Hall on a gift. After the exhaustion from December 14, 2014. President Pat dancing, the night was spent with Magallanes had everyone a-jumping karaoke singing. Visitors expressed with the upbeat music. The program Apollo is seeking full and part time delight in enjoying the Filipino food and emceed by Lilia Esguerra was full of the games such as Trip to Jerusalem by acapella singing. Special Hawaiian workers for the following positions: kids and the gentlemen. Visitors were dancing was performed by Lily Ramos former Immigration Minister Jason and company. The tables were filled Kenney (invited by Minda Mazzone), with lots of food and many brought • General labourer, preferably Cote St. Luc Mayor Anthony home extra leftovers. Mayette, Pat’s Housefather, and the husband and wife sister, baked a lot of pandesals as a with tube bending experience team of Eric Castro and Pascal Dery. giveaway gift to many. It was aslo at Eric is a businessman and Pascale is a this occasion that they announced the French TV anchor. launching of the Philippines Munting Not to be outdone was the Binibini. Special guests were Mayor • Component Assembly United Filipino Seniors (UPS) Pasko Sa Anthony Housefather, Pascale Dery, Nayon 2014 party. As usual, UPS and Fred Magallanes. President Warly Basbacio presided over Now over to the Seniors of three parts of the program. Part One West Island (SWIS) Hawaiian Christmas • CNC Machining operator was the Parade of Colors. Elvie Pascion Party held at the Olympia Social Hall and Jocelyn Raynon carried the UPS along St. Jean Boulevard in Dollard des banner; Reggie Villamor the Canadian Ormeaux, also on December 14, 2014. flag; Armando Noche theQuebec Flag; Upon my arrival, I was greeted by a • CNC Programmer and Cipriano Galang the Filipino flag. rock number and the place was Part Two were the National Anthems, teeming with Hawaiian- attired ladies the Welcome Speech of President and gentlemen. My, the SWIS Please email your CV to Basbacio, and the Christmas message members led by Chairman Roger Ajero of Mr. Salvador Cabugao, President of and wife Neri know how to party !!! A the National Council of Canadian line dancing number choreographed by Filipino Associations of Quebec. Part Connie Fabro was a hit. 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Push!). a www.filipinostar.org December 2014 The North American Filipino Star 15 Phillip Salvador in shouting Valerie Weigmann makes it to Miss match with foreign national World top 24; South Africa wins was with the spaghetti served him. top 11 include Mexico, United States, Salvador said he approached the Australia, South Africa,England, Norwegian man in an effort to try and Kenya England, Guyana, Hungary, calm him down, inasmuch as the Brazil and Thailand. waitress he was shouting at was Note that Miss Thailand won the already in tears. However, according People’s Choice Award, allowing her to the veteran action star, the irate man to automatically advance to the semi- told him, “Who the f*ck are you?” finals. It was then, he said, that he Days before coronation night, replied, “I’m the f*cker who’s going to Valerie was named among the Top 10 beat your ass if you don’t apologize to of Miss World’s People’s Choice them.” category. She also figured in the top With the foreigner threatening to Phillip Salvador 10 in the most impressive Beauty with call the authorities, Salvador told him, a Purpose project category for her Veteran actor Phillip Salvador was “Hurry up! Please tell them to be here advocacy to raise funds for the Aetas reported to have traded barbs with a in five minutes, and I will tell them to of Mayantoc, Tarlac, particularly to foreigner recently, with the latter throw you out of this place!” help provide medicines and livelihood supposedly humiliating a mall He then challenged the programs for the community. restaurant waitress. Norwegian to a fight, saying, “You Pinoy netizens continue to A Pep report published Tuesday don’t insult the Filipinos.” Valerie Weigmann express unwavering support for cited a source as saying that the With that, the foreigner Pinay bet Valerie Weigmann did Valerie on social media. incident happened on Monday at the supposedly left in a huff. not make it to the top 10 of the Miss “At least, You gave it your best SM Megamall branch of the Italian Salvador related that several other World 2014 pageant held at ExCeL Miss Philippines Ms. Valerie restaurant Sbarro. The same source customers witnessed the incident with London in London, U.K. on Sunday, Weigmann! Good job! Thank you for described the foreigner as a some taking videos. with 22-year-old South Africa representing our country in the best Norwegian national. He is far from bothered if and representative Rolene Strauss way you could! Okay lang yan. Ganun In a subsequent interview, when copies of the videos surface eventually succeeding last year’s title talaga,” one posted on Twitter. Salvador admitted that he had indeed eventually, firm on his stance that he holder, Filipina Megan Young. “Thank you Valerie Weigmann for engaged the foreigner in a verbal did the right thing. Valerie made it to the quarter finals representing us and for making us tussle but only because he heard him Sbarro has yet to release a along with 24 other contestants. proud of our country.You gave your call Sbarro’s Filipino staff “stupid” and a statement on the matter. Among others who made it to the best…” another added. a a “bunch of idiots,” unhappy as he Ai Ai to settle in the US
Gerald Sibayan, are against their May-December affair. “Okay naman sila (sa relasyon namin). Basta sila, sinasabi nila parati kay Gerald na ‘Malaki ka na, alam mo na ang tama at mali,’” she shared. Ai Ai is happy with her love life, which she claims to have an effect even on her physical appearance. “Sabi nila, Law of Osmosis (kaya Ai Ai Delas Alas hindi ako tumatanda),” she said, After posting a photo of her “Siyempre, ayoko namang i-brag – immigration visa on Instagram pero (ganun daw) kapag meron kang recently, comedienne Ai Ai Delas karelasyon na medyo mas bata sa Alas has confirmed speculations that ’yo. Huwag na tayong magpaka- she does have plans to leave for US, plastic, hindi medyo, super bata.” possibly in the near future. Appearing on “The Buzz” on Sunday, the 50-year-old mother of three said, “Oo, magma-migrate ako pero ’yung mga dates aayusin ko pa rin kasi marami na akong gagawin next year, kasi 25 years na ako sa business.” As to what prompted the decision, she shared, “Kasi ‘yung Ai Ai posted her visa on Twitter dalawa kong anak doon po nakatira so kailangan ko silang dalawin every She added, “Napaka-thankful ko time.” kay Lord na binigyan Niya ako ng Sofia and Nicolo migrated to the ganoong chance na maging US in 2012 to study and start a career maganda pa rin at this age – kahit in the US Air Force, respectively. Ai hindi magandang maganda, fresh na Ai’s eldest, Sancho, is still staying lang. ’Yung (may) inner peace…” with her in the country. She feels blessed to have Gerald Ai Ai, who is now promoting her in her life. “Nag-pray ako kay Lord, upcoming movie “Past Tense,” is ‘Sana bigyan Niyo naman po ako ng planning a huge concert for 2015. ganito, ganito, ganito. Nakalimutan Okay with BF’s parents ko ’yung edad,” she joked. Meanwhile, the controversial “Pero swak sa lahat, eh. ’Yung actress dismissed rumors that the sana medyo ka-edad ko, pero okay parents of her 20-year-old boyfriend, naman din.”a More Showbiz Gossip www.filipinostar.org p.16 16 The North American Filipino Star December 2014
Showbiz Gossip Continued from p.15 Family to auction Dolphy’s Marian Rivera: Blessed and properties beneficiaries to issue Special Power loved of Attorney (SPA) documents. veteran actress Celia Rodriguez and Dubbed as “The Dolphy Estate attended by her De La Salle Auction,” the event will be held live at University-Dasmariñas batchmates the Dolphy Theater in Quezon City. and cousins of fiancé Dingdong Those interested to join may Dantes. resgister at www.hmrauctions.com starting Jan. 12. No more cancellation In a previous press conference, Eric maintained that the whole family is united in fulfilling Dophy’s last wish Apart from Kathryn Bernardo and for them to settle differences and live Charlene Gonzales-Muhlach, Marian harmoniously. confirmed that members of her “We’re okay naman. We’re all of wedding entourage will all be different mindsets, we all have present on her wedding day, Dec. different opinions but somehow we 30, at the Immaculate Conception all agree, we all get along. And the Cathedral in Cubao, Quezon City. common denominator is our father “Lahat sila na nasa list sure na Dolphy and his legacy and what he wanted ’yun na pupunta,” she said. The heirs of the late Dolphy us to do. Before he died, he said, Charlene will be out of the Quizon will auction some of the real ‘Ayoko ng gulo gusto ko pantay- country with husband Aga Muhlach, estate properties they inherited from pantay’ and we’ve stuck to that rule,” while Kathryn has work on that day. the Comedy King including lots in he was quoted by PEP. The latter has already apologized to Batangas, Antipolo, Cavite, Bulacan, Eric has maintained a good Marian about the matter. Baguio and Samar, among others. relationship with his dad’s partner, Marian Rivera “Gusto kong linawin, wala akong Eric Quizon, who acts as Zsa Zsa Padilla, even though she has dinagdag, wala akong binawas sa administrator of the estate, disclosed Soon-to-be bride Marian publicly announced having found entourage. Kumbaga nabawasan that they are doing so in their effort to Rivera is thrilled that despite having new love. raise funds to complete projects had five bachelorette parties already, pero wala akong pinalit sa (kanila),” “We just had lunch yesterday. honoring their father, including the she can still look forward to having Marian explained. She’s like my ka-telebabad. We talk Laughter Museum. Part of the four more. not naman every day but on a regular proceeds will also benefit the Dolphy In an interview, Marian revealed Reality basis. We talk, we see each other, we Aid para sa Pinoy Foundation. that one of the upcoming get- discuss things and whenever I have “We’ve been trying to liquidate togethers will be hosted by Dr. Vicki Marian is definitely looking to discuss something to do with the some of the assets kasi nga, Belo. forward to her one-month break after family I have to discuss it with her,” siyempre, kailangan din namin ng “Hindi ko pa sure sinong i-invite the wedding. he said. pera. We have plans na i-develop ni Doktora basta isa lang ang hiniling “Hiniling ko sa GMA na buong Born on July 25, 1928 in Tondo, ’yung ibang mga properties pero ko sa kanya: Gusto kong makasama January mag-rest muna ako… Manila, the comedy icon succumbed kailangan namin magkaroon ng ’yung mga press na nagmamahal sa especially para magka-baby kami,” to chronic obstructive pulmonary pera. Right now, what we have are akin,” she said. she related. disease (COPD) on July 10, 2012 just our properties and we have to The other three will be organized “Puro trabaho (ako) after while confined at the Makati Medical liquidate that,” Eric related during a by “someone from GMA” and by no January. May nilalatag sa akin ang Center. He was 83. recent guest appearance on “Aquino Marian Rivera is thankful for GMA na kailangan ko nang gumawa Some of his movies include & Abunda Tonight.” people who constantly make her feel ng soap opera talaga next year,” she “Father Jejemon” (2010), “Markova: Eric added, “Hindi kumikita (ang special added, assuring fans that they will Comfort Gay” (2000), “Daddy O! mga properties) eh. Might as well do n-showbiz personalities “na see more of her soon. Baby O!,” “Tataynica” (1998) and something about it.” napakahalaga sa buhay ko.” Marian had already played a “Ang Tatay Kong Nanay” (1978). a mother role on GMA-7’s 2007 He divulged that they are still Marian is aware that these waiting for some 17 other multiple celebrations have elicited telefantasya “Super Twins,” criticisms from some netizens but something she welcomes in future How Nikki Gil achieved a she chooses not to dwell on them. projects. “Ayokong mag-(welcome) ng “Para sa akin walang problema. slimmer physique bashers (kahit ’yung iba sinasabi) na Sa pag-arte hindi importante kung ‘Ay, ang OA naman ni Marian…’ nanay ka, bata ka, may anak ka; ang ABS-CBN talent Nikki Gil Nagkataon lang na artista ako at importante ’yung gawin mo ’yung used to be overweight. Knowing that maraming tao ang gustong role na ginagampanan mo. Kaya ka obesity is one of the leading causes magbigay ng bridal shower,” she nga artista eh, kailangan flexible ka,” of death worldwide, she worked hard said. she related. to slim down and now, thanks to “The point is, kahit sinong taong Reducin, she has achieved her ideal ikakasal kung bibigyan naman siya Committed weight. You can see her newfound ng mga kaibigan niya ng bridal healthy body in the shower, wala naman siyang Although busy preparing for her forthcoming MMFF 2014 entry “My karapatang tumanggi at dapat wedding, Marian still managed to Big Bossing” topbilled by Vic Sotto. maging thankful na lang. Ang finish work on her eponymously Nikki was tapped as endorser of importante ay nag-ga-gather ’yung titled dance show on her mother Reducin recently by ATV Healthcare mga mahal ko sa buhay.” network. Apparently, Dingdong will Int’l Corp. together with Jackie Rice Marian added that receiving gifts appear as guest in its last episode. and Raffy Tulfo who will be endorsing Iya Villania from friends during these gatherings “Nakakalungkot na matatapos Robust; Iya Villania who will be are mere “bonus,” maintaining that na itong show pero looking forward endorsing Redoxfat; and Amy Perez, low-fat diet and exercise program. the best thing about the parties is ako sa panibagong yugto ng buhay who will be endorsing multi-insect On the other hand, Iya believes in hearing her guests deliver ko. Mixed ’yung emotion ko eh. killer Strike. Redoxfat as the new trend in fat “touching” messages. Napamahal na sa’kin ’yung ‘Marian’ Since getting into her new reduction. It is a slimming Her most recent Spanish-themed staff and crew especially ’yung physique, Nikki has gained more supplement that contains L-Carnitine, which supposedly serves as a natural bridal shower was held at the dancers,” she said. self-confidence. Reducin is effective, antioxidant and fat metabolism Crimson Hotel in Filinvest City, The final episode of “Marian” airs she said, especially if it’s a stimulator. a Manila. It was put together by this Saturday on GMA-7. complemented with a low calorie and www.filipinostar.org December 2014 The North American Filipino Star 17 No blue Christmas for bachelor Jennylyn on love, laughter Dennis Trillo and keeping her focus ako sa ibang taping… palagi siyang lumalambing,” she said. Describing him as “masayahin,” Jennylyn shared, “Mabibiro mo lalo na kapag may shooting, patatawanin ka niya. Kaya kapag taping na parang, alam mo ’yun, normal na lang.” She did not think twice about doing a kissing scene with Derek. “Pero medyo weird kasi ’di namin alam paano gagawin… parang teen kasi na Daniel (Padilla)-Kathryn (Bernardo) ang scene,” she laughed. Asked if they could develop feelings for each other, Jennylyn answered, “Hindi natin masasabi kung anong pwedeng mangyari.” Dennis Trillo On Dennis He may have had relationships with Dennis topbills the “Ulam” episode both fellow celebs and non-showbiz with story that revolves around a family Setting the record straight, women in the past but Dennis Trillo being fed with delicious dishes that Jennylyn belied rekindling romance now finds joy in being single. soon turns them into horrible monsters. with actor Dennis Trillo. “Choice ko naman ’yun. Mas nae- “Ang kagandahan kasi sa film na “Masama bang maging enjoy ko ’yung company ng family ko,” ’to eh bawat episode may target magkaibigan kami ulit? Siguro naman he said. market. Siguro ang lamang naming (sa Jennylyn Mercado walang masama do’n di ba? Friendly Dennis isn’t pressured to get ibang MMFF entries) ay ’yung variety naman ako,” she said. hitched despite that it seems to be en kasi maraming artista sa film na ’to,” he Actress Jennylyn Mercado feels Preferring to stay single so she vogue among his contemporaries. said. fans will enjoy her new film, “English can focus on her son Alex Jazz, she “Focus muna ako sa anak ko, The movie also stars Lovi Poe, Only, Please,” because they will see noted, “Kasi hindi nahahati ’yung oras gusto ko matutukan ’yung paglaki Erich Gonzales, Carla Abellana, JC De her being funny for a change. ko. Kumbaga para sa dalawa na lang, niya,” he said of son Calix. Vera, Matteo Guidicelli and Daniel Known to many people as sa pamilya ko and career ko,” she Maybe another child soon? Dennis Matsunaga. Produced by Regal dramatic actress, Jennylyn said said. doesn’t think so. Entertainment, Inc., “SR&R XV” opens director Dan Villegas advised her to According to a release, “English “’Pag nagka-anak ako ng isa pa, in theaters on Dec. 25. act “kung paano ka kumilos sa bahay, Only Please” is about Julian (Derek), a baka magkaroon ng selosan (at) ayoko Dennis Trillo flew to Singapore sa normal mo na buhay eh, ganu’n ka New Yorker who comes to Manila in namang mangyari ’yun.” recently to attend the 19th Asian lang din sa film.” search for a capable tutor who can As for rumors of rekindling Television Awards (ATA) for his She added, “Pinadagdagan (niya) help him translate an angry letter he romance with ex-girlfriend, Jennylyn portrayal on drama series “My lang ng konting emosyon.” has written for a half-Pinay ex-girlfriend Mercado, Dennis denied it though Husband’s Lover (MHL).” He was Jennylyn enjoyed the stint so who broke his heart. He will then meet nothing’s final. nominated in the Best Actor category much she now looks forward to doing Tere (Jennylyn), a top-notch English- “’Di po namin binabalik ’yung past against actors Pierre Png (Singapore); other rom-coms. Filipino tutor. As they work together on pero ’di natin masasabi kung ano pa Zhai Tianlin and He Shengming “Masarap pala sa pakiramdam na polishing Julian’s Filipino skills, a ang puwedeng mangyari,” he said. (China); and Ban Tieh-Hsiang (Taiwan). uuwi ka sa bahay na masaya… na funny and most unlikely romance They are friends, though, yes, and It isn’t the first time the 33-year-old hindi mo bitbit ’yung mga emosyon blossoms between them. have even joined triathlon training in actor graced an international festival. (ng character) mo sa movie,” she said. An entry to Metro Manila Film Sierra Madre. 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