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Philippine salary among lowest in 110 countries The ’ average salary of P15,200 was ranked as among the Do every act of your life as if it were your last. lowest in 110 countries surveyed by Marcus Aurelius think-tank Picordi.com.

MANILA - Of the 110 bourg’s P198,500 (2nd), countries reviewed, Picodi. and United States’ P174,000 com said the Philippines’ (3rd), as well as ’s IVANA average salary of P15,200 is P168,900 (5th) at P168,900, 95th – far-off Switzerland’s Alawi P296,200 (1st), Luxem- LOWEST SALARY continued on page 24 You can look

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assi Press- and feelings of uncertain- man , the ty when the lockdown 25-year- was declared in March. Yold actress “The world has glowed as she changed so much shared how she since the start of the dealt with the pandemic,” Yassi recent death of mused when asked her 90-year- about how she had old father, the YASSI shutdown of on page 26 ABS-CBN

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he Philippines is off. The ports of Panila, Capin- tional crew changes soon. PHL as Province of China label denounced trying to posi- pin and Subic Bay have all been It is my hope for the Phil- tion itself as a given the green light to become ippines to become a major inter- prays for her basher crew change hub, crew change locations. Other national hub for crew change starts again Tadding three more ports including , Davao “It is my hope for the Philip- ports along with Manila where and are likely to get CREW CHANGE Jinri Park immigrates to Australia ships can get seafarers on and approval to carry out interna- continued page 21 ABS-CBN exports more telenovelas, movies to 3 continents 1 1 You do not often come across a 15- Honey year old who knows what she wants and bravely goes about Shot Shanaia Gomez on making it happen. Jainna learned through immersion. Shanaia was with the GMA Artist Center Alexis ‘Staying before becoming a freelance artist. She (PHOTO BY KRYPTON) was recently featured in ABS-CBN’s Idol Philippines. She has starred in television Jainna is World commercials, like: Maggi Sinigang Asim, Championship of Maggi Mango Sinigang, Clover Chips, Performing Arts 2020 Cornetto Ice Cream, Boysen Paint Roof- Focused’ Semifinalist. She is a guard, Globe Telecom, Rebisco Biscuits, Chibs Chicken,EO Eyewear and Sunsilk WCOPA silver medalist- s a child and later as a teen, Shanaia Gomez showed Shampoo. She has graced highway Junior Model and a potential as a performer. As part of the group billboards in the Greater Manila area for bronze medalist in Charms, she performed in concerts and shows in the EO Eyewear, and in Cebu for Dewfoam,a Junior Dance category. Greater Toronto Area. Shanaia began singing at age mattress brand. Shanaia is also a model She is a Marky Hugh four, but it wasn’t until she was 12 that she realized for Bench and an endorser for Faces & talent. She was formerly she could turn her interest into her future career. Her Curves Skin Care. dream was to be like the artists she saw on Philippine Little Miss Philippines It is not all work for this young lady PIDC in 2017. All television. with a very positive and happy disposition grown up, this girl is Having been born in Ireland and growing up in Toronto presented though. Shanaia is free-spirited, friendly Aa setback. While Shanaia understood Tagalog, she did not speak the and can talk for days on end. She’s well going places. We wish language. She convinced her guardians that she can and will learn aware of how crazy she can get and is her all the luck in her Tagalog in the most effective and natural way possible - in practice, unapologetic about it. It comes as no endeavours. by being in the Philippines where it is spoken. She moved to the Philippines to stay with her Mom’s sister and continued her studies STAYING FOCUSED there. She learned the language and now speaks Tagalog, which she continued on page 25

Joshua’s 7th Birthday at the Park Joshua Panaligan celebrates his 7th birthday at Milliken Park.

Birthday celebrant Ellen Galorport (IN LEFT, Birthday celebrant Jemima Adajar (seated) is treated to dinner by friends Ellen Galorport and Emely Abuno Fashion designer John Ablaza poses with his RED ABOVE) goes Gavin. RIGHT, Phoebe Yap Chan takes a selfie of everyone. models Samantha Gavin and Junita Desautels. out of town with family. COVID-19 crisis ay naging conscious siya nang konti Models Jenni & fellow model Joy Bucao , naging mas main- sa pagbibiro kahit pa isa siyang komedyante. do some modelling with photgorapher Bing Mariano. BELOW, Samantha Rason niya, “As a comedian, lalo na sa pinag- Gavin, mom Emely and dad Shaun wait gat sa pagbibiro during to start strawberry picking. dadaanan natin ngayon, ang hirap magbitaw kasi this pandemic ngayon ng joke, kaya be sensitive. Siyempre, hindi mo puwedeng i-joke yung mga nagkasakit, ang Unti-unti nang nakaka-adjust si hirap di ba? Pokwang sa tinatawag na new normal Samantala, nagpaalam na si Pokwang sa na epekto ng COVID-19 health crisis. ABS-CBN at nakahanap naman agad ng trabaho Pero ayon sa kanya, medyo hirap sa TV5 bilang host ng game show na Fill In The siyang gawin ito. Bank. Natutuwang ibinahagi ni Pokwang na “Ako, to be honest, hindi pa ako masyadong kahit pandemya ay nakakaluwag-luwag na daw siya nakaka-adjust talaga,” pagtatapat ni Pokwang. “Alam ngayon. n’yo naman ang mga komedyante malilikot kami. Pag “Awa ng Diyos, dahil kay Lord, di ba? Very blessed nagkikita-kita kami sanay na nagpipisikalan kami. ako na sa panahong ito may hanap buhay ako. Thank Aminado si Pokwang na nung magsimula ang you at nakakaluwag-luwag po ulit,” huling tinuran ng actress/TV host. 2 2 network content. Almost immediately, in- ’s Johnny Manah- stantaneously, advertising revenues began an recently revealed that the to dry up, projects cancelled, contracts suspended. And with that, we began to agency is currently in talks look elsewhere for opportunities for our LOOK: artists,” he said. with rival networks to get Referring to his artistes as “gypsies”, celebrates 25th Manahan stated that the company jobs for its stars. has already talked to them about the situation. birthday at home amid quarantine As reported on Rappler, Manahan, “We are not going the way of the who is the head of the talent arm of franchise: down the toilet. Never to ABS-CBN, stated that the company (Despite this, we be seen again. Although depleted, has been talking to contacts from were able to hap- Star Magic will still be around,” he added. TV5 and GMA-7 even before the network pily and safely pull Manahan also stated that this is the time decided to go online. off your birthday for people in the entertainment industry “Our artists had already been explor- celebration, son, to- to work together despite the difficulties. ing opportunities in digital space. With gether with the one “We should now do away with network the rejection of the franchise, cable and happy and big clan wars and help each other in these very cyberspace became the only venues for that we have.) hard times,” he stated. Addressing Padilla, Estrada said, “[Y]ou are a Blessing to all of us. [Y]ou are a gift Investors flee China, go to Daniel Padilla celebrated his 25th from heaven and our birthday yesterday, April 26, with his biggest joy. You’re the first boy who stole family in the safety of their home, in my teenage heart.” PH fails to ‘get biggest chunk’ of investments fleeing China due light of the enhanced community quar- “No matter where you go, no matter to infra lack: DTI antine. how old you are… [y]ou will always be Padilla’s mother, , posted my loving [s]on,” she assured him. “My moments from the intimate gathering on [h]ero and [m]y [s]uperstar.” her Instagram page on the same day. Padilla’s younger sister Magui Ford “Maligayang kaarawan anak (Happy Planas also posted photos and clips from birthday, son)!” she said. the celebration on her own page, along Estrada also joked that she was not with a greeting for him. able to stream the live online concert “Maligayang kaarawan sa kaisa-isang of Regine Velasquez since she and her lolo ng bahay (Happy birthday to the family waited for Padilla’s birthday. one and only grandfather of the house),” The actress-TV host said she will watch she said. Velasquez’s performance on YouTube “Thank you for being the sweetest, instead. kindest, most annoying, and weirdest “[Ganoon] pa man ay nairaos [natin] kuya (older brother),” Magui added. ng maligaya at matiwasay ang [birthday] “You deserve all the love the world could salubong mo anak, kasama ang isang give.” masaya at malaking angkan na meron tayo,” Estrada added. Workers help load a carriage of a China Railway High-speed train that is to be exported to onto a COSCO contain- er ship at a port in Qingdao, Shandong province, China March 3, 2020. China Daily/Reuters

graphical proximity to mainland kayo kung nakalimot si Toto sa pagtu- MANILA - The Philippines is Congressman’s long n’yo sa [ massacre] “not getting the biggest chunk” of China, Lopez said. noon. Against ako sa [pagboto niya investments fleeing from corona- “It is like an extension of China,” wife says sorry ng “yes”] (sa franchise denial ng ABS- virus-epicenter China due to the he said. CBN); kaso ang ‘lagi niyang kasama ay country’s lack of infrastructure, ang kabit niyang mahina ang utak. Alam PUSH FOR ‘CREATE’ LAW for husband’s n’yo naman, behind every man’s success Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez is a woman.” said. The executive branch hopes Congress vote on ABS- Toto Mangudadatu was one of the 70 While the Philippines has “started would pass its second tranche of tax congressmen who denied ABS-CBN’s to get the interest” of least 16 Wu- reform which will “immediately” cut cor- franchise application. han-based companies and 119 other porate income taxes in the Philippines to CBN franchise Many netizens also criticized the 25 percent to lure more investors to the China-based firms, other investors Maguindanao representative on his vote country, Lopez said. \The wife of Maguindanao Rep. from Asia’s largest economy have because media organizations like ABS- “We are actually offering or asking Esmael Toto Mangudadatu, Mylene opted to relocate to other Southeast CBN were the ones who supported the companies what [incentives] do they Mangudadatu took to Asian countries, Lopez told senators cause of bringing justice to need to come over,” he said. social media to thank all the victims of the Magu- during a Senate Committee of the “We have to continue to improve the Kapamilyas and apologize indanao massacre which Whole hearing. environment sa atin through financial for her husband’s vote on cost the life of Manguda- “I will admit, Mr. Senator, that we reforms and infrastructure,” he said. the ABS-CBN franchise datu’s family and several are not getting the biggest chunk. The Philippines’ 30 percent corporate application. journalists. That can also be seen in the foreign income tax rate is the highest in South- Mylene said she was Meanwhile, Mylene’s east Asia, as its regional peers offer rates against Congressman direct investments,” Lopez told Sen- post also went viral on so- between 17 and 25 percent. Mangudadatu’s vote to ate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon cial media because of her But under the Corporate Recovery deny the ABS-CBN fran- when asked about the Philippines’ revelation about Toto and his mistresses and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act chise. However, she said that she couldn’t standing in the region as an alterna- which she named as former Miss Asia (CREATE), an “improved version” of the do anything because he’s always with his tive investment destination. Pacific International 2018 Sharifa Akeel Corporate Income Tax and Incentives mistress who’s not smart. and a certain Michelle Schulte. “Our effort to build the infrastruc- Rationalization Act (CITIRA), a “sunset “Thank you, Kapamilya! Pasensya na ture, doon po tayo medyo talo,” he clause” will be placed on “unlimited” said. incentives to ensure that the government But the Philippines is “not entirely can profit from industries that have been sa ibang TV network na may losing” as the country is still able to enjoying tax breaks and holidays for Liza may standing decades. pahintulot ang kanyang bag some new investments, the Trade chief said. The Philippine Economic Zone Au- offer sa GMA7 original home studio thority earlier asked lawmakers to keep “Ang Pilipinas po nakakuha din ay saka nila umano ito the status quo on incentives in economic AYON sa manager ni Liza Soberano na si tayo. (The Philippines is also getting zones which are “tried, tested and proven” pag-iisipan. some investments.) We started to Ogie Diaz, mananatili umano ang loyalty Si Liza ay isa sa prime to attract foreign investors, especially ng kanyang alaga sa Kapamilya Network talk already to companies in China,” amid the global coronavirus pandemic. talents ng Star Magic, ang he said, without giving details on pero hindi nito ikinakaila na may stand- While laws have yet to be finalized, the talent manage- the number of new investors in the Philippines needs to settle uncertainties ing offer sa young star ang GMA-7. ment arm ng country. in its economic policies to benefit from Pero kapag pinayagan umano si ABS-CBN. Most Chinese investors seeking the investor exodus from China, senators Liza na makagawa ng proyekto to relocate to Southeast Asia turn to have said. Vietnam because of Hanoi’s geo- 3 3 Women with balls. Where are the Men? Angel Locsin was the most wrong? Maybe, make a bad movie the network for his friends at a vocal defender of ABS after that you paid for? The effect of cheap price. Hell, for free even. congress denied the renewal of it’s all this shooting is widespread. I’ve never been to Singapore Are we there yet? franchise. On the rival network We know locals have been killed. but I know this things do not from GMA7, By police even. But happen in Singapore. hBut who This pandemic is starting to feel like a never-ending road is also critical of the government have just shrugged them off. If knows?Z Maybe once, if it did. for not renewing the franchise an actress will be shot at, what And if it happens, not regularly. trip and we are like children as driver and passenger in one of ABS. While there have been more of the ordinary Filipinos? asking if we are there yet. Do you see the light at the end of some men who defended ABS, There is a ripple effect when Ressa in TIME’s influential women the tunnel? If you do, is it the dawn of a new day of a covid- these two women stand out for stars are harmed. We ignore bad list a mistake – Palace free world or is it a train coming of more bad news? their vigorous defense of ABS things that happen to politicians They want to be included instead. and outspoken criticism of the or big business people. But harm They, meaning Panelo and government. God bless them. happening to stars have a different A lot of people have lost their out in her facebook posting, Duterte want to be included. In effect on the public. For some jobs. Most will never get it back “we’re the manufacturers and the Time influential “women” list. reason, we see ourselves through in the near future. bsafduyers of our products.” Philippines is just like Singapore? Btw, Duterte already demanded them. They may be larger than her removal from the list or else Meanwhile, everyone we Everyone who finds themselves REALLY?j life, but we identify with them. If he is going to unilaterally abrogate know has become a cook, a cooking, baking and making The van actress is the police catches those shooters another agreement. He’s still baker and a sewer, selling it to masks is selling to their circle riding in is shot at. Really? An and they start claiming that it checking all the agreements. Ehe, their friends first, and everyone of friends and also buying from actress? She does not even touch was ABS-CBN who put them up sus Guinoo ano ba itong nasabi else. But as entrepreneur Hon- political topics. Some can or will for it, fingers will be pointing at THE SOCIALLIST ko? eylen Tan ironically pointed it dismiss a politician being shot at. Duterte. Everyone knows he is continued on page 23 But an actress? What did she do looking for a reason to acquire

Photo from PBA A Representative Jericho No Live Audience for Eat Bulaga Nograles Nograles is a he management of “Eat Bula- nephew of Philippine “Eat Bulaga!” has ga!” has Vic President Rodrigo decided to suspend Sotto, Joey de Duterte, who has long the admission of live Leon, Paolo held a pacifist view on studio audience in Ballesteros, the increased Chinese Tview of the COVID-19 situa- , militarization of the tion in the country. , West Philippine Sea, Maine Men- a part of the South doza, and Lawmaker wants China Sea that belongs to the Philippines The noontime show explained the , but is claimed by China. decision is part of its effort to help among others, of Public Health Emergency would Chinese product Duterte is a third cousin of Nograles’ prevent the spread of the virus and as hosts. capacitate government agencies mother Rhodora Bendigo. to ensure the healthy and safety of President Rodrigo Duterte has and LGUs to immediately act to banned for listing Duterte has been downplaying the its talent, staff, crew, and member placed the country under a state prevent loss of life, utilize appropri- Philippines’ 2016 tribunal victory against of its audience. of public health emergency after ate resources to implement urgent China on the latter’s false claim over “Please understand that this health official confirmed local and critical measures to contain or Manila as China the West Philippine Sea in favor of decision was made after extensive transmission of the coronavirus. prevent the spread of COVID-19, getting grants and loans from the Asian and careful consideration in order “The outbreak of COVID-19 mitigate its effects and impact ‘province’ economic giant. (READ: Philippines loses to cooperate with government constitutes an emergency that to the community, and prevent to China 3 years after Hague ruling) efforts to contain the spread of threatens national security which serious disruption of the function- Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta Repre- How did this story make you feel? COVID-19,” the statement read. requires a whole-of-government ing of the government and the sentative Jericho Nograles wants a In 2018, Duterte even joked to make “Araw-araw pa rin po kaming response…” Pres. Duterte said in community.” Chinese hair product “blacklisted” in the the Philippines a province of China. maghahatid ng isang libo’t isang Proclamation No. 922 through The declaration shall remain in Philippines after its box identified its Nograles apparently doesn’t share his tuwa sa inyong mga tahanan. Ingat Executive Secretary Salvador effect until the President Duterte address in the district in Manila uncle’s sense of humor. po tayong lahat, Dabarkads!” Panelo. “The declaration of a State lifts or withdraws it. The administration-allied congressman wrote separate letters to Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, and Food para kay Jana sa and Drug Administration , ibinahago kanyang Insta- Director-General Eric Domingo kung paano nabago ni gram account. seeking for an investigation Aniya, “Palagi into Ashley Shine. Jana Roxas ang pag- ko ipagpapas- “Any act to undermine our alamat dahil as a “province” of China. sovereignty must be taken seriously. It is katao niya dumating ka On Thursday, August 20, Nograles in this light that we respectfully ask your sa buhay ko. shared photos of the packaging of Office to immediately investigate this Apat na tao nang magkasintahan Maraming Ashley Shine Keratin Treatment Deep detestable and repulsive offense against sina Ejay Falcon at Jana Roxas. salamat sa lahat. Repair, where its complete manufactur- our nation, and, if legally justified, Naudlot ang plano nina Ejay mas lalo pa itong pinatitibay ng Napakabuti ng ing address was listed as “1st floor, 707 prohibit the continued distribution of Falcon at ng girlfriend niyang si panahon. puso mo kaya madaming nag- Sto Cristo Street, San Nicolas, Manila these products in our country,” Nograles Jana Roxas na mag-travel sa Amer- “Going strong kami at wala mamahal sa ’yo. Napakasuwerte ng Province, P.R. (People’s Republic of) said in both letters. ika ngayong August 2020 in time namang nagiging problema. mga taong mahal mo. China.” Manila Mayor Isko Moreno ordered for Jana’s 30th birthday. Ito ang Mabait kasi talaga si Jana,” sey pa “NAPAKASWERTE namin “It is hard to dismiss this insult as a the closure of the business establishment inamin ng aktor sa PUSH nang ni Ejay. lalong-lalo na ako dahil grabeng simple error. The label clearly shows Ma- on Thursday afternoon. makausap namin siya. Ibinahagi rin ni Ejay kung magmahal ang isang tulad mo. nila, as a province of China,” Nograles A video posted on the mayor’s Face- “Dapat may America kami paano nabago ni Jana ang pagkatao Happy birthday baby, Love you so said in a statement. book page showed a team from city hall bukas, August 24, pero dahil sa niya simula nung maging kasintah- much.” “This incident must be investigated at heading to the address indicated in the COVID na-cancel,” pagtatapat ni an niya ito. Ano ba ang birthday wish niya the very least, and the manufacturer and packaging, to carry out Moreno’s order. Ejay sa aming Viber conversation “Maraming nabago sa buhay sa girlfriend? importer should be blacklisted, as soon Nograles thanks Moreno for his nitong Linggo, August 23. ko. Masasabi ko na yung maturity “Ang wish ko, sana wag siyang as legally permitted,” he added. speedy action. “I’m happy that Manila Dagdag pa ng Kapamilya actor, ko sa napakaraming bagay, sa mga magbabago, Alam ko palagi niya The lawmaker said Ashley Shine was Mayor Isko Moreno has taken this matter “Si Jana kasi hindi materialistic na decision making, malaking part inisip ang magpapasaya sa mga manufactured in 2018 and is still being very seriously and has acted very swiftly tao. Mas gusto niyang nagta-travel siya no’n. Kapag malungkot ako ay mahal niya sa buhay. And siyem- distributed around the Philippines. to protect the integrity not only of the kami together kasi malaki naitutu- andyan din siya para palakasin ang pre good health din sa kanya at City of Manila but the entire sovereign long no’n sa amin.” loob ko,” sambit pa niya. sa lahat ng mahal niya sa buhay,” FALSE CLAIM. A closeup photo of the Republic of the Philippines,” he said. Apat na taon na ang relasyon Samantala, nag-post din si pahayag niya. Ashley Shine packaging which claims its nina Ejay at Jana. Ayon sa binata, Ejay ng sweet birthday message Binondo address is a ‘province’ of China. 4 4 In light of the COVID-19 Pandemic, we will be moving the date of our event. We will keep everyone posted. THE SHOW WILL STILL GO ON.

being a tito? I don’t hate anything about being Why Ogie embraces a tito. I love everything about it—the respect, security, What ambush revealed seniority and responsibility that come with it.

‘titohood’ How do you handle midlife crisis? about Kim Chiu I have gone past the midlife crisis already. It’s been I remember when Regine Velasquez-Alcasid told me, quite a journey, but what keeps me afloat are my chuckling, “Ogie wonders why people call me Ate Reg, friends and family.­ but they call him tito, instead of kuya.” can say, “She’s doing a Kim Chiu.” fter Kim Chiu was And so it goes. Ogie now fully embraces “Titohood.” It must have been a case of mis- What makes your named the winner of He’s joining forces with Ian tandem with Ian taken identity. As her driver said, Veneracion­ in their fun concert, “Pinoy : “Wala namang kaaway si Kim click? Ian and I are really “Kilabotitos” (KT). It will be on different in the sense that I Teen Edition” in at ang pamilya n’ya.” I totally March 20 and 21 at the New am a singer-songwriter who 2006, her name believe him because I can A Frontier Theater (call TicketNet or dabbles in acting and he’s the became synonymous with vouch for how genuinely 0906 287-8049). complete opposite. We make sweet and girly. That’s nice Kim is. The concert features a vast an interesting combo. When my son IC Men- repertoire of “tito hits” from the because of her charming doza did a movie with Beatles, James Taylor, Hall and How would you personality. So, when her, she vo­lunteered Oates, Spandau Ballet and more. define a “kilabot” Ogie and Ian will make the audience sing along and someone is being demure, to buy the jacket that tito? Someone who can laugh at himself and not join in their laugh-out-loud repartee. worry about aging. He is someone who can still be people would say, “Uy! IC was eyeing in the Being close to Ogie, I must say that the wonderful shop where they were naughty at times, but prefers to be responsible as a Kumi-Kim Chiu ka!” qualities he has as a friend are the same ones he has husband and dad. shooting. Sweetness as a “tito.”Here’s my chat with Ogie: is indeed her forte. But today, the Kapamilya star’s name What do you find hard to under- Show biz would be What prompted you to mount symbolizes something more. Even if stand about millen­nials? Their being a kinder place if there “KT?” she was still traumatized after the fickle-minded. were more celebs like Kim, My company, Ateam, produced Ian’s two-night concert shooting incident on Wednesday, Kim What’s your advice to millennials? so hooray for her second at Music Museum, and it was a big hit. So, we thought went straight to her taping of “Love Thy To take their studies seriously. The discipline of learn- lease on life. of a collab concert. ing and mastering will benefit them in their adult life. Woman.” So now, when we refer to Never be afraid to take risks. someone who’s a true professional, we What do you love and hate about

5 5 Farmers lose P68 billion from influx of cheap rice imports

Tariffication Law),” FFF national manager According to the FFF study, average retail Raul Montemayor said. prices of regular milled rice declined by “And why is he depending on PIDS P2.61 per kilogram while prices for well- (Philippine Institute for Development milled rice fell by P1.99 per kilo. Studies)? The department should have its When multiplied by consumption own monitoring and evaluation and that’s volumes, this resulted in a gain for consum- where he should get his statements,” Mon- ers of P34.16 billion in the form of lower temayor said. prices of rice. However, the PIDS clarified that the P8.2 On the other hand, farmgate prices of Pokwang does what she FFF asked Dar to give the real basis for his figures as the farm- billion loss was only from April to Septem- palay (unhusked rice) declined by P3.62 per ers got all their data from the Philippine Statistics Authority. ber 2019. kilo and resulted in total losses to farmers has to for the family FFF asked Dar to give the real basis for of P68.18 billion, or double the gains for MANILA, Philippines — The Federation his figures as the farmers got all their data consumers. of Free Farmers (FFF) claimed that farmers from the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rice watch group Bantay Bigas said POKWANG says she’ll forever feel lost around P68 billion with the entry of “His data only show that farmers lost Dar’s statement is “inconsiderate and insen- indebted to ABS-CBN for giving her cheap rice imports, more than eight times more than consumers gained, which vali- sitive to the family of rice farmers who have the big break in showbiz. She was dis- the P8.2 billion reported by Agriculture dates our basic assertion that the first year suffered from bankruptcy, indebtedness, covered when she won in ABS-CBN’s Secretary William Dar. implementation of RTL failed to provide hunger and distress due to the damage of search for new comedians, “Clown in a “I think they are playing around with what the proponents promised ,” Monte- rice liberalization to their livelihoods.” Million” in 2004. numbers and providing a lot of misleading mayor said. “Bale 15 years na akong Kapamilya,” data to deflect criticisms against RTL (Rice she says at the zoom presscon for her new shows on TV5. “At talagang nagba- go ang buhay ko dahil sa kanila. Isa ako sa sandosenang magkakapatid at natu- lungan ko ang pamilya ko. Sobrang nag- Robredo urges Duterte to stop ‘illegal’ rev-gov push papasalamat ako dahil nabigyan nila ako ng lead roles sa TV shows at sa movies. MANILA - Vice President Leni COVID-19, pero ang pinag-uusapan “Sa panahon na lahat na Pilipino Sa movie kong ginawa sa America for Robredo said Sunday the proposal for natin Anti-Terror Bill, pagpasara ng dapat nagtutulong-tulong para masug- , doon ko nakilala ang a revolutionary government by Presi- ABS[-CBN], ‘di ba, pag-amend ng po iyong COVID—ang dami-dami partner ko ngayon (Lee O’Brien) and dent Rodrigo Duterte’s supporters was Constitution, pagdeklara ng RevGov, nating mga kababayan na nagkakasakit, we have a daughter, si Malia. “illegal” as it calls to “overthrow” the federalism.” ang dami-dami nating kababayan na “But after 15 years, natapos na ang Constitution. (I hope the President’s advisers won’t namamatay, ang daming frontliners kontrata ko sa kanila at sinabi nilang Last month, a group called the let this gain traction because this will ang nakataya ang buhay—tapos ang hindi na mare-renew so dapat akong Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte National ruin our efforts against the pandemic. pag-uusapan natin ganito? Parang hindi mag-isip para sa pamilya ko. Kasi hindi po ako puwedeng huminto, maraming Executive Coordinating Committee Our focus should be on the virus but siya makatarungan,” Robredo said. umaasa sa akin. Kaya sa isang banda, (MRRD-NECC) launched the move- we’re talking about the Anti-Terror (At a time when Filipinos should hindi ko rin po dapat ikatampo ‘yung ment urging the public to join them in Law, ABS-CBN’s closure, Consti- help each other fight COVID-19--ma- hindi ako na-renew, kasi in-inform declaring a revolutionary government tutional amendment, declaration of ny of our countrymen are falling ill, naman nila ako agad at maaga kong nai- and shift to federalism. RevGov, federalism.) dying, the lives of frontliners are on the handa ang sarili ko para maisalba ‘ang Robredo said such proposals by Robredo said such proposals do not line--then we talk about this? It doesn’t pamilya ko. Kaya nagpapasalamat ako Duterte’s supporters should not be en- help in the country’s fight against the do them justice.) APT Entertainment sa Archangel Me- tertained as it veers away government’s pandemic and only fuels rumors such Presidential spokesman dia na talagang bukas po ‘yung pintuan focus from the COVID-19 pandemic. as complications on the President’s said the administration’s focus is on ad- nila for two new shows sa TV5. “Bakit hinahayaan iyong mga gani- health. dressing the pandemic and mitigating “Buti na lang may sumalo kaagad sa tong exercise na mangyari, na mangyari “Hindi siya nakakatulong kasi ito, iy- its socioeconomic impact. akin kaya sobrang thank you po talaga. at a time like this? Iyong sa akin lang, ong panahon na tayo lahat naghahanap “The most pressing and most urgent Napakalaki ng tulong na ito sa pamilya ko. Pero siempre, hindi mawawala ang parang ang gusto mo ma-overthrow tayo ng leader. Ito iyong panahon na concern, which requires the Executive’s utang na loob ko sa ABS dahil sa kanila iyong Konstitusyon, na iyon iyong tayo lahat, ‘di ba, gusto natin naririnig full attention, is the gradual opening ako nagsimula. Yung mga kasama ko sandigan nating lahat,” she said in her natin iyong lider natin na nagbibigay sa of the economy while safeguarding the sa ‘’, na nakansela na weekly radio program. atin ng direksyon,” she said. people who are working/going back to rin, very happy for me. Naiintindihan (Why do they let these kind of (It doesn’t help because this is the work amid the pandemic,” he said in a nila ang paglipat ko kasi may mga anak exercises happen at a time like this? It’s time we are looking for a leader who statement. ako at may inang may sakit na umaasa like they are letting them overthrow the will give us direction.) The proposal has earned public ire, sa’kin. I can feel naman yung suporta Constitution.) The Vice President urged authorities with some lawmakers saying there was nila sa akin.” “Sana iyong mga kasama ni Pangu- to stop the movement as Malacañang no need for such movement. Pokwang is in new two shows. First lo, hindi hinahayaan na bumuwelo said the group was “free to publicly The Philippines as of Saturday re- is the daily weekday 10 AM morning ang mga ganito. Kasi ito talaga iyong express their opinion.” ported 187,249 COVID-19 cases, with show, “Chika, BESH”, with Pauleen panira, sa lahat na ginagawa natin, The Department of National Defense 114,921 recoveries and 2,966 deaths. Luna and Ria Atayde, with replays on Cignal TV. The second show is in ‘Fill lalo na ngayong pandemic. Iyong and the Philippine National Police said in the Bank”, a game show which she lahat na efforts natin, dapat nasa they do not support the movement. is hosting with Jose Manalo, which is seen on Monday, Wednesday, Friday on Rayver boxing training ang primetime at 7:30 PM and where the winner wins as much as P150,000 per bagong workout episode. SA nakaraang episode ng ‘Mars Pa More,’ ibinahagi She says they’re all having a hard time ni ang kaniyang workout routine sa bahay adjusting to the “new normal” way of CORRESPONDENTS sa pamamagitan ng boxing training. Importante raw taping. “Ang hirap kasi hindi na gaya ng para sa kanya ang cardio fitness kaya ito ang napiling dati na puwede kayong magbeso, mag- exercise. hug, now kailangan ng social distancing. Habang hindi pa muna maka-bisita sa gym, marami We all have to be responsible. Lahat pa rin namang paraan para manatiling batak at pinatunayan ito ni Rayver. Inaanyayahan din niya ang nagri-risk magtrabaho para makapag- Noli Gumapac Froilan Baking Fe Taduran Raymond Santos iba na subukan ang boxing training sa isang pasilip na bigay kami ng magandang show, para CONTRIBUTORS: Ed Tubale • Nena Gumapac video kasama ang kapatid at kapwa Kapuso star na si mapasaya ang mga manonood, pero Rodjun Cruz. siyempre pag inisip mo na meron kang WWW.LMCONFIDENTIAL.COM Mapapanood ang ilang minutong guide ni Rayver responsibilidad, you really have to be sa workout na ito online sa GMA Network YouTube EMAIL: [email protected] more careful.” Jose “Joey” Baking PUBLISHED BY: Match International Group channel. 6 6 Martin, Edu go back-to-back + other news TWO of the country’s well-loved hosts ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube channel ang kahalagahan ng pagkakaroon ng healthy Martin Nievera and are (youtube.com/abscbnentertainment) and lifestyle. doubling the Facebook page (fb.com/ABSCBNnetwork). Aniya, “I am honored and fun and enter- For the complete programming schedule, grateful to be chosen as #EndTB tainment via visit www.kapamilyaonlinelive.com. Ambassador supporting the their respective #TBFreePh campaign. I am ex- programs “LSS: cited for this new role and I hope The Martin Liza naapektuhan ang nego- I will be able to contribute Nievera Show” to this public health story na isinulat ng yumaong writer, actor, syo, nag-aral na lang director, poet, dramatist, essayist at educator and “Good MARAMING celebrity entrepre- advocacy. I have Vibes with always been promot- na si Rolando Tinio na siya ring sumulat ng neurs ang apektado ang mga negosyo script kasama ni Ricky Lee. Ang nasabing Edu,” streaming dahil sa lockdown. Kabilang dito ing a healthy lifestyle on ABS-CBN’s and I am embracing pelikula ay hindi lamang nanalo ng maram- ang 22-year-old Filipino-American ing awards including Best Picture kundi ito Kapamilya actress and celebrity endorser nasi this challenge to Online Live promote health rin ang nagbigay kay Glydel ng kanyang Liza Soberano. kauna-unahang grand slam win bilang Best starting this Si Liza ay may dalawang branch seeking behavior August 23. for tuberculosis Supporting Actress. ng kanyang Hope Hand and Foot Sa aming panayam kay Glydel, inamin Additional vibrant conversations await Wellness Spa in Tomas Morato, especially in the viewers as Martin chats with American Idol midst of the nito na kamuntik umano niyang hindi at sa Alabang. Mag- tanggapin ang nasabing pelikula dahil sa runner-up Jessica Sanchez on mula nang magka-ECQ, huminto pandemic.” September 13; seasoned TV Samantala, requirement ng frontal nudity. Kinausap ang oper- ations nila hanggang umano siya nang masinsinan ni Direk Joel personality Johnny Litton ngayon. isa si Alden on September 20; and sa finalists ng at ipinaliwanag sa kanya ang kahalagahan Bukod sa negosyo, nahinto rin sa istorya ng eksenang `yon. She was also “Pop Diva” Kuh ang airing ng kanilang Sexiest Man in Ledesma on the Philippines assured by the award-winning director na tumatakbong primetime magkaka-award siya sa kanyang role. September 27. TV series ni , ang ngayong 2020 Meanwhile, Edu ayon sa entertainment website na Starmom- Pagkatapos gawin ni Glydel ang “Sidhi” “Make It With You” nung March ay nahanay na siya sa liga ng mahuhusay na levels up the thrill 13, 2020. eter.com. Nagsimula ang global fan vote and laughter with noong August 14 at magtatapos sa August actress ng bansa. Nalungkot man ang LizQuen fans dito, Si Glydel ay nagsimulang kumanta-kanta Metro Channel’s ang magandang balita ay may gagawin ang 24. Maaari pang bumoto sa Facebook, Twit- “Good Vibes with ter, at Instagram accounts ng entertainment sa mga fiesta or out of town shows kung saan dalawa na bagong pelikula under Star niya madalas nakakasama ang sikat nang Edu,” wherein he catch- Cinema. site. es up and plays enjoyable actor noon na si Jestoni Alarcon. Ang huling pelikula nina Liza at Ang yumaong si Vir Mateo umano ang games with family, friends, Enrique ay ang hit movie na “My Ex and Sophie naghanap ng kausap and various personalities via unang tumulong sa kanya para makapasok Whys” na dinirek ni Cathy Garcia-Molina sa showbiz. Hindi nagtagal ay tinulugan Zoom. Tune in as guests in 2017 na kumita ng mahigit P400-M. habang nasa lockdown GB Labrador and Rex SA E-Date Mo Si Idol episode noong Au- umano siya ni Annabelle Rama para maka- Samantala, gusto ni Liza na maging pro- pag-audition sa youth oriented program na Navarrete of Comedy ductive ang pananatili sa bahay sa pam- gust 13, nagkuwento ang Kapuso actress na Manila amplify the fun this si Sophie Albert ng kanyang mga realization “That’s Entertainment” ni German `Kuya amagitan ng pag-aaral. She’s currently Germs’ Moreno. Pero dalawang taon lamang Sunday (August 23). taking up Psychology. habang naka-community quarantine. Edu will also muse over Ayon kay Sophie, nakakapagod umano nanatili si Glydel sa nasabing programa nang cheerful television memories na wala siyang masyadong kausap sa bahay magsimula siyang gumawa ng mga sexy as he plays host to the “Abangan ang Sanya ipinakita na ang kaya natutuwa siyang nakilala sa GMA Artist movies. Susunod na Kabanata” reunion with dream house Center virtual date si Nelo. “Napakalaking tulong sa akin ng “That’s Tessie Tomas, Noel Trinidad, ISANG bagong milestone ang “I’m so happy kasi nga wala akong kausap Entertainment” dahil doon ako unang na- Carmi Martin, and Winnie narating ng Kapuso actress na si na ibang tao so I’m excited to talk to you. kilala,” sabi ni Glydel. Cordero and the “Sic O’ Clock News” Sanya Lopez. I’m excited to learn more about you. To learn “Sa `That’s….” kasi, na-train kami sa reunion with Jaime Fabregas, Joji Isla, and Finally ay natupad na ng magan- more about someone else. Ang mga kasama acting, hosting, singing, dancing kahit napa- Nonie Buencamino in “Good Vibes with dang aktres ang pagkakaroon ng kanyang ko lang sa house kasi ito si Ginger, and my karami namin,” aniya. Edu’s” upcoming episodes. dream house matapos ang halos isang taon mom. Nakakapagod rin pala kapag wala ka Ang love affair nila ng mister na si Tonton The gabfest featuring Martin and Edu is na pagpupursigi para rito. masyadong kausap,” lahad ng aktres. Gutierrez ay nagsimula sa set ng afternoon truly reminiscent of old times as the two Sa kanyang Instagram account, ipinasilip Ibinahagi rin ni Sophie na napansin TV series na “Del Tierro” produced ng ruled the ‘80s and ‘90s with their late-night ng aktres ang naipundar na bahay. Dito na niyang mas nakakatipid siya sa oras nang TAPE, Inc. (same producer ng “Eat Bulaga”) shows “Martin After Dark” and “Not So Late rin siya nagdiwang ng kanyang kaarawan magsimula siyang mag-workout sa bahay. ni Tony Tuviera. Night with Edu.” Now, they return to the noong August 9 kasama ang kapatid na si Jak “Feeling ko after ng quarantine ay sa ba- Anim na taong naging magkasintahan hosting scene and dip into modern-day talk Roberto at malalapit na kaibigan. hay na lang talaga ako magwo-workout kasi sina Glydel at Tonton at nung March 15, shows. Samantala, patuloy pa ring napapanood parang ang daming oras na nase-save ‘pag sa 2004 ay nagpakasal sila. Bago si Glydel ay Kapamilya Online Live ushered in a new si Sanya bilang Sang’gre Danaya sa rerun ng bahay lang. Unlike ‘pag nagwo-work out ako naging kasintahan ni Tonton ang actress na era of viewing experience for Filipinos as sa GMA Telebabad. dati everyday sa gym, parang nauubos yung si Maricel Laxa na misis ngayon ni Anthony ABS-CBN airs its fresh and classic programs buong araw ko, wala akong na-a-achieve.” Pangilinan. Ang mag-asawang Glydel at Tonton ay on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube Alden may bagong advocacy, channel and Facebook page for free to Glydel hindi nagsisi na na- biniyayaan ng dalawang anak na parehong amplify its digital presence and reach more finalist bilang Sexiest Man babae, sina Aneeka (16) at Aneeza (12). audiences. MAY bagong adbokasiyang isinusulong ghubad sa pelikula Glydel is grateful kay Tonton sa pagiging Catch “Good Vibes with Edu” and “LSS: ngayon ang Asia’s Multimedia Star na si AYON sa ng 45-year-old singer-actress isang responsible husband and father. The Martin Nievera Show” on Kapamilya . Ito ay ang #EndTB cam- na si Glydel Mercado, pinaka-memorable sa “I can’t thank God enough for blessing me Online Live back-to-back every Sunday at paign ng USAID kung saan kaisa ang GMA kanyang acting career ang pelikulang “Sidhi” with a good husband,” pagtatapos ni Glydel 4:30pm and 5pm, respectively, beginning Network. na pinagsamahan nila nina at na mas madalas mapanood sa mga TV drama August 23. Watch the livestream of your Bilang ambassador nito, layunin ni Alden which was directed by Joel series ng Kapuso network. favorite Kapamilya shows, old and new, on na ipalaganap ang impormasyon tungkol sa Lamangan and produced by Crown Seven Kapamilya Online Live and subscribe to tuberculosis, pagwaksi sa stigma ng sakit, at Film Productions of Jesse Ejercito. Ang nasabing pelikula ay Palanca award-winning 7 7 Palace calls for calm amidst COVID-19 Crisis ident has categorically mandated relevant ‘Utmost prudence’ instrumentalities of the government to be ab- Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said it solutely transparent to the Filipino people as is imperative for health care providers, insti- regards this health issue, aware that we have tutions and stakeholders to “exercise utmost the right to be informed of the conditions prudence in sharing sensitive information” to Lolit Solis happy for surrounding us,” presidential spokesman uphold an individual’s right to privacy. Salvador Panelo said. This, as Vergeire reported that 162 Filipi- “We call on everyone to be of nos were repatriated from Macau. ’s ‘walang calm and sobriety,” he said in a statement. The DOH, which has been following Contact tracing pagka ’ new business Passengers of a jeepney in Manila are seen wearing face masks to protect themselves against the coronavirus. established international protocols, continues According to Duque, the DOH’s Epidemiol- to monitor persons under investigation, he ogy Bureau and regional offices are currently MANILA, Philippines — Veteran columnist Lolit stressed. establishing travel history and identification Solis is happy that Kapamilya actress Nadine Lustre MANILA, Philippines — President Duterte According to Panelo, teams have been of individuals who might have had contact entered food business because according to her, food appealed for calm as the country reels from dispatched to do contact tracing of the with the three foreign nationals who were is forever unlike a showbiz career. the confirmation of its first local trans- persons who had contact with the confirmed found infected after visiting the Philippines. In her Instagram account, the talent manager mission of the coronavirus disease 2019 COVID-19 patients. Vice President Leni Robredo urged Filipi- said food business is perfect during this time of the (COVID-19), with at least two confirmed To avoid panic, the Palace also appealed to nos to remain calm and alert. pandemic. cases recorded in two major business districts the public to be more careful and discerning “We continue to remind our countrymen “Ang ganda naman na naisip ni Nadine Lustre na in the densely populated area. before spreading unconfirmed information not to panic and to remain calm and alert. pasukin ang food business ngayon pandemic Salve. Invoking public safety and public health, about the disease. Share only the correct information coming Dapat talaga marami kang idea para kumita lalo Duterte also directed the Department “Accordingly, we also ask the public to be from authorities,” she said in Filipino. pa at uso ngayon ang mga small business na hindi of Health (DOH) and other concerned scrupulous in reading informative materials Meanwhile, Senate President Vicente kailangan ang malaking puhunan,” Lolit said. agencies to be more transparent about the and not to share unverified and unofficial in- Sotto III urged the public to observe ways to “Dapat sa mga artista na meron mga kaalaman developments of the new cases, particularly formation that may only cause undue panic prevent the spread of the disease, and said he sa food o anuman bagay maging maabilidad, tignan on local transmissions, as well as the possible among the population,” Panelo said. would not blame people for opting not to go mo ang daming mga bagong business na lumalago areas where the disease was recorded and The Palace added that the government is out in public as a precaution. at bigla na lang malalaman mo na meron palang other pertinent details. continuously coordinating with the countries market dahil hinahanap ng iba,” she added. “At the very outset of the surge of news of foreign nationals purportedly contracting Lolit also said that other showbiz personalities who reports concerning COVID-19, the Pres- COVID-19 in the Philippines. have a hobby like cooking should make it a business. “Ang pagkain walang pagka laos, tuloy tuloy ang gusto diyan ng tao, lahat ng makita nila na bago sa mata, tiyak gusto nila lalo pa at masarap. Kaya nga iyon mga artista na may wido sa pagluluto, dapat Acress-turned-Carmelite nun Chin Chin Gutierrez asked to pray for Philippines gawin nila ito hindi lang hobby kundi business para pagka kitaan,” she said. amid COVID-19 pandemic She added that she was sure that Nadine’s business will succeed. MANILA, Philippines — Former actress circulated that Chin Chin became a “Pray for us Sister Chinchin, “Pag artista pa naman, feeling mo masarap agad Chin Chin Gutierrez is now a full-pledged Carmelite nun and is now report- iyan ang kailangan natin ngayon, ang niluluto, kaya bongga agad. Sure ako, malakas nun, according to veteran showbiz colum- edly known as Sister Lourdes. ang dasal ng mga tulad mo. Pray iyon food business ni Nadine Lustre, dami order,” nist Lolit Solis. “Nuon pa balita na pumasok si for us,” Lolit said. she said. In her Instagram account, Lolit said she’s Chinchin sa kumbento, isang mal- Before becoming a nun, Apart from food, Nadine is also into flower busi- happy that Chin Chin fulfilled her calling. aking hakbang papunta sa sister- ChinChin was an award-winning ness, as seen on her Instagram account. “Ang gandang balita na ngayon ay isa ng hood at heto ngayon, isa ng madre actress known for her roles in Last June, months after their much talked about full pledged Carmellite nun si ChinChin ng Carmellite mission,” Lolit said. “: The Movie,” breakup, Nadine and former boyfriend Gutierrez. Magandang balita dahil mula “Isang mahusay na artista na mas pinili “Sa Aking Mga Kamay” and “Jose ,” to joined together in an online interview. sa glittering world ng showbiz heto si ang maging madre upang masilbihan ang name a few. In an interview with , James and Nadine Chinchin Gutierrez isang mahusay na ac- spiritual needs ng tao,” she added. She was also an environment advocate talked about their excitement in releasing Nadine’s tress pero mas pinili ang spiritual growth,” Lolit then asked for Chin Chin to pray and the founding chairman and president upcoming full-length album. Lolit wrote. for the country in the midst of the pandem- of the ecological foundation Alaga LAHAT, “We’re focusing mainly on empowerment and self- It was March last year when rumors ic. which she created in 2006. love,” James said of the theme of the album. He also pointed out that the upcoming album is personal for Nadine because it tells stories she has gone through in the past. “It’s Nadine’s experience. She’s one of the stron- gest women that I know. She’s been through so much, The Filipino Centre Toronto 2020 Outstanding Students Awards and I’ve seen her grow. The inspiration was all there. It was really just getting the people together to help The prestigious competition is open to all eligible elementary, high school and post-secondary school tell that story,” James said. graduates in Ontario who completed their respective studies with academic honours and other scholastic For Nadine, the album is a perfect platform to help proficiencies. The selection criteria includes: Academic Grades( 50%), Extra/ Co-curricular Activities( 12.5%), inspire people. Community Involvement( 12.5%) and Interview Performance( 25%). “This is the perfect platform or catalyst to help Applications( hard copies) are now being received by mail or by hand at the Filipino Centre Toronto- empower and inspire people who listen to my music. FCT, c/o Tony A. San Juan, RCJ OSA Chairman at: 4395 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario The album is very personal because it’s all about M1S 1T9. Deadline for the submission of Completed Applications is on September 26, 2020(Saturday). what I went through, my experiences,” she said.

8 8 Devon: The light of Kiko’s life+ other news over-protected by the people was reduced to a year’s imprisonment and 100 cane ngayon. Hindi man lahat ay nakatanggap around her and aching to stand strokes, along with the payment of blood money pero gagawin po namin ang best namin na on her own two feet.” sponsored by a Filipino businessman. makapagbigay kame ulit…,” she wrote on Anyway, during this lockdown, She returned to the Philippines during which, Sarah the description box of the video Devon realized that every second said, Arnold gave her first tour of Manila. They had a she uploaded last April titled: is precious. relationship in 1996, she claimed. “Golden Canedo: Giv- ing “So, I learned to spend it well “Noong unuwi ako sa Pilipinas…isa po siya sa mga Back To My Hometown with the people I love. I always in Minglanilla.” keep it in mind that tomorrow In a press interview is not promised and our biggest few days ago for regret will be the love and time the release of her we fail to give.” new song “Walang She has been taking stock of Hanggang Sandali,” her life. Asked where she thought Golden revealed the In an interview with on his she had done wrong and how she money came from Tonight With... show two years ago, Kiko corrected it, Devon said, correct it? her savings supposedly meant for a debut Estrada confessed that during the “darkest “Looking back at anything, you will always celebration. moment” of his life, two women provided find mistakes you wish to change but what I nag-cover ng kaso ko. In fact, naging exclusive pa nga “Instead of ako ang makakatanggap (ng the “light” that he badly needed, his mom just realized it’s not to change those mistakes niya (ang story),” she said. gifts), ako na lang ang magbibigay para sa Cheska Diaz and his girlfriend Devon Seron. but to learn from them.” Sarah said they agreed to keep their romance a mga kababayan ko,” she said. “Kasi naririnig “She’s not only the light,” Kiko, 25, secret. She ended their relationship when she became ko lagi sa lola ko na ganito, ganyan, sobrang described Devon, 27, “she’s my hope, my Sarah Balabagan claims Ar- a Christian. daming naghihirap, sobrang daming nagu- inspiration.” She also claimed Clavio’s wife reached out to forgive gutom.” Said Devon, “I’m happy. We support each nold Clavio fathered her her. Sarah ended her video by apologizing to all At home, Golden and her family simply other’s work.” firstborn parties concerned for the pain their affair caused. enjoyed eating home-cooked meal and sing- When Devon signed up with Arnold Vega- After 22 years, former Arnold has not issued a statement on the matter as ing karaoke on her special day. fria’s ALV Talent Circuit, it was Kiko who (OFW) Sarah Balabagan has come out to claim broad- of this writing. She also talked about her boyfriend and escorted her. caster is the father of her firstborn. their long distance relationship. Recall that Perhaps not many people know that, if She said so in a recent Facebook Live video, adding last Aug. 14, Golden posted on Instagram a memory serves, Devon is the only Filipino Love and charity make for that she thought of speaking up because the issue photo of her BF named Martin Raval. actress who has starred in a Korean movie, resurfaced due to a “viral post.” ‘Golden’ b-day milestone “Nasa States siya, nagaaral po siya,” she in 2017 with not just one but two Korean “Ang ama po ng panganay ko ay yes, si Arnold In turning 18 years old this year, Golden said. “May business po sila.” leading men, Jin Ju-hyung (Blade Man, Clavio po, siya po ang ama,” Sarah said, then later, Cañedo made sure the milestone would be They were introduced to each other last Hwarang, Suspicious Partner and Sunny “It’s God’s will ng Panginoon (na gawin ko ito) para more meaningful to her by donating sacks year when she did a concert in New York. Again Tomorrow) and Hyun Woo (KBS’ The maitama ko na yung mga dapat itama…ang maituwid of rice to her hometown of Minglanilla in Later, she finally replied to his message on Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop and the and dapat maituwid.” Cebu. Facebook sent a year earlier and from there, film A Frozen Flower). Note that there were rumors before that a different “Sobrang sarap at gaan pala sa feeling ng love blossomed. “I gatecrashed into the audition for that man was the father of her firstborn. magshare ka ng blessings galing kay Lord. “Siguro may plan talaga si God at may movie,” Devon, a 2010 PBB (Pinoy Big Sarah met Arnold when the latter was covering her Eto po ay sa lungsod po sa amin kung saan reason ang lahat,” she smiled. “Siya ang first Brother) Teen Edition graduate, recalled in murder case in the ’90s. Recall that she was jailed in po ako lumaki which is Minglanilla. Naisip boyfriend ko na super suportado ng family a 2017 interview. “I thought it was for an the Middle East for stabbing her employer to death ko po sila sa panahong ngayon na alam ko ko. Sobrang guided kami ng parents namin indie movie kasi I wanted to do an indie, after he tried to rape her. She was just 14. kung gano sila kahirap ngayon kaya sa konti kaya siguro kahit long-distance relationship so I nagged my friend to let me in. That’s Sarah was sentenced to death at first, but this naming nakaya ay nakapagbigay kame ng kami ay umabot kami ng ganito katagal.” how I got the Kim Soriano role, a rich girl konting regalo sa mga nangangailangan

9 9 FIGHT CHINA INCURSIONS IN WPS Military official hits lack of gov’t action to stop China incursions, reclamations MANILA, Philippines — A high-rank- “As the military is the extension of politics, China Sea, including parts of the West Phil- With regard to the Philippine Navy, he ing military official last month stressed we would abide [by] whatever the President, ippine Sea. said more patrol boats are needed to be able what the Commander-in-Chief will tell us,” To recall, the Aquino administration to conduct “regular maritime sovereignty the need for “political will” in defending he added. brought the Philippines’ case against China patrols.” the country’s sovereignty over the West According to Parlade, the AFP had report- before the Permanent Court of Arbitration “Of course, our littoral monitoring sta- Philippine Sea, saying the military needs ed all of China’s reclamation activities “as (PCA) in January 2013, following a tense tions, [we need] to upgrade our capability to resources to “send the message that this early as 2013 and 2014.” standoff between Chinese and Philippines look over our borders regularly if and when, government is serious about protecting its “All of these were documented but nobody ships at Scarborough Shoal in April 2012. for example, the weather does not permit our rights.” took action on that. The Department of Since the initiation of the arbitration case, aircraft and our vessels to do regular mari- Facing a panel of the Commission on Foreign Affairs did not take action. The China has conducted several massive recla- time and aerial domain patrols that we do,” Appointments (CA), AFP Southern Luzon Office of the President did not take action,” mation projects to turn submerged reefs into Arevalo added. Command chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade Jr. he claimed. artificial islands capable of hosting military Last week, the Philippines lodged a dip- criticized the supposed lack of action to stop Further, he said the National Security structures and equipment. lomatic protest against China over its Coast China’s reclamation activities in the contest- Council at the time “did not take action “The first capability that we need is the Guard’s “illegal confiscation” of fish aggregat- ed back in 2013. until such time that they were able to wherewithal to send the message that this ing devices installed by Filipino fishermen in This, following the question of Senator completely establish the military bases in the government is serious about protecting its a Philippine-claimed shoal off Zambales. Risa Hontiveros regarding the capabilities West Philippine Sea, and until there was this rights,” Parlade said. The Department of Foreign Affairs also that the Philippine military would need to ruling from the arbitral tribunal.” “It doesn’t matter if we only have a few said that it “resolutely objected to China’s safeguard the Philippines’ interests and main- “Currently, the policy is, I don’t want to floating vessels, or fighter jets; [if] we are continuing illicit issuances of radio chal- tain a credible defensive posture in the West say peaceful co-existence, or to increase the clear and we are equivocal about our position lenges [to] Philippine aircraft conducting Philippine Sea. stability, but of course we are not saying that then I guess the message would be very clear legitimate regular maritime patrols in the “What we need is really political will. we are foregoing the ruling of the arbitral not only to China but other places we have West Philippine Sea.” Because if from the start we did something to tribunal, because we are still looking at this issues in the West Philippine Sea,” he added. China claims nearly the entire South stop China in its reclamation in 2013, per- ruling,” he further said, referring to the July AFP spokesperson Maj. Gen. Edgardo China Sea, including waters within the ex- haps we could have nipped from the bud this 2016 ruling of the UN-backed Permanent Arevalo, however, said the military would be clusive economic zones of , , attempt by the Chinese to reclaim,” Parlade Court of Arbitration in The Hague, Nether- needing additional aircraft that can capac- the Philippines (the West Philippine Sea), said, apparently alluding to the administra- lands, which invalidated Beijing’s nine-dash itate the Air Force to do its aerial patrols Vietnam, and Taiwan. tion of Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino. line claim that covers almost the entire South within the country’s territory.

Pauleen Luna-Sotto speaks up on ‘Eat Bulaga’ losing ‘It’s Showtime’ as free TV competitor

MANILA, Philippines — Even show better if you’re always on your py” with former Kapamilya star Pokwang lang artista, marami talaga. Even ‘Eat Bulaga’ long-time “Eat Bulaga” host Pauleen toes, ‘di ba? You always try to better and Star Magic artist Ria Atayde. was off-air for a while. Even my friends, Luna-Sotto was sad when their rival yourself.” The show, which airs every 10 a.m. on non-showbiz friends… In general na lang noontime show “It’s Showtime” Pauleen, however, clarified that TV5 with a next day replay in Colours po. Filipinos are really very resilient. Gagawa went off-air on free TV when ABS- losing a major competitor did not Channel (Cignal TV ch 60) at 11 a.m., has nang gagawa ng paraan,” said Pauleen, who CBN’s franchise expired last May mean that they in “Eat Bulaga” have on its lineup a lot of ABS-CBN stars that lost shared that even she had to make milk tea and when Congress declined to to rest on their laurels. work when the network failed to renew its from home and deliver her products around renew its franchise. “N’ung nawalan s’ya ng ka-kom- franchise. their village when her milk tea business was “Honestly, for me and my hus- petensya, ‘di ko sinasabing nagrelax Apart from Pauleen’s co-hosts Pokwang shut down. band, competition is okay,” Pauleen told na ‘yung ‘Eat Bulaga.’ Of course, we’re still and Ria, among the Kapamilya stars to be “For Filipinos everywhere, ‘wag na lang Philstar.com in an exclusive phone interview doing the best we can especially in a given seen on “Chika, BESH!” were pilot episode natin tanggalin ‘yung dasal. Magdasal tayo when asked about what she feels now that situation like right now. But ‘yun nga, my guest , as well as upcoming araw-araw. ‘Wag tayo agad-agad mawawalan “Eat Bulaga” and “It’s Showtime” are no lon- husband () and I feel that competi- guests JC de Vera, , Richard ng pag-asa. Ako, I really believe that one day, ger competing in the free TV ratings game. tion is very important.” Yap and celebrity couple and it will all come back to normal. Hopefully, “And ang competition naman sa amin, Pauleen hosts the new TV5 morning show Jerald Napoles. that day would be soon.” hindi naman personalan eh. It makes the “Chika, BESH! Basta Everyday Super Hap- “Marami pong nawalan ng trabaho, hindi

Kapamilya, Kapuso stars display ‘unexpected’ chemistry in new TV5 show pregnancy in Australia with the unexpected chemistry reason. This experience is teaching the underprivileged through liveli- were not that smooth among Pokwang, Pauleen and Ria, us something. Now is the best hood programs and we aim to help especially without the especially since Ria is new to host- time to reflect and take care of one the children with their education. comfort of having friends ing. They also achieved their goal another,” Bea said. We are in this for the long haul,” and family by her side. of giving good vibes for featuring Bea has been busy helping she assured everyone. Most importantly, stories of real people, apart from Filipinos that are greatly affect- Bea has also been recently Sofia shared how deeply celebrities. ed by the pandemic due to the named as new Avon Philippines ‘Chika, Besh!’ hosts Pauleen Luna-Sotto, Ria in-love she is with her novel coronavirus disease 2019 brand ambassador. She said she Atayde and Pokwang with pilot episode guest Sofia Andres (second from left). racecar boyfriend Daniel Miranda, (COVID-19). agreed to become the company’s the father of her child. ‘Still grieving’: Bea Her advocacy and outreach brand ambassador because they Sofia was the first guest of the initiatives with Angel Locsin’s both believe in women helping ‘MANILA, Philippines — Alonzo shares life a TV5’s new morning talk show. Shop n’ Share, which sold celebri- women and they share the same Kapamilya actress Sofia Andres In the show’s Instagram month after ABS-CBN ties’ second-hand branded staff for advocacies they can collaborate in. turned emotional upon recalling account, the show thanked the mass testing, has been a success. “She’s an embodiment of the how her parents always reminded franchise denial viewers for watching their pilot Kapamilya actress “Shop n’ Share was successful. power of dreams, and the Floral her about life. episode. admitted that she is still griev- But I won’t take credit for that. I Wonderland lipstick collection During the pilot episode of “Salamat mga kachika sa pagsa- ing ABS-CBN’s failure to get a just helped. Angel and Anne were (which Bea endorses) is for those TV5’s “Chika Besh” with hosts ma sa amin ngayong umaga! Sanay 25-year franchise renewal when the ones who really worked hard who want to pursue their dreams,” Pauleen Luna, Ria Atayde and napasaya namin kayo and have a the network’s fate was decided in for that drive,” she said. added Anna Garces, Avon Philip- Pokwang, Sofia admitted that she’s good day ahead! Smile and good Congress last July 10. Bea also has her own organiza- pines’ Director for Marketing. hard-headed and now understands vibes lang lagi! See you again to- In an exclusive e-mail interview tion called I AM HOPE. Last month, Bea, together with where her parents are coming morrow at 10am!” the show wrote. with Philstar.com, Bea said she “I am very focused on my orga- her I AM HOPE foundation, met from. The show’s producer, Archangel believes everything happened for nization called I AM HOPE. At with Mayor Vico Sotto to She also shared her pregnancy Media, told Philstar.com that they a reason. first, our goal was just to help the donate relief goods and disinfec- story and how it changed her life. are satisfied at how the show was “We’re still grieving. But I be- frontliners during ECQ, but now tants for the city. She admitted that her life and well-received on social media and lieve that everything happens for a we have transitioned into helping

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Alden runner ng pamilya para sa groceries

ISANG masayahang hapon ng kwentuhan at kamustahan ang inihandog ni Asia’s Multi- media Star Alden Richards sa ABS-CBN Shutdown: Kapamilya kanyang fans sa gitna ng en- hanced community quarantine. Sa kanyang Instagram live, Celebs, where are they going? ipinakita ni Alden ang kanyang mga koleksyon, ilang parte ng ng groceries para sa kanyang kanyang bahay, mga alagang pamilya. Wish ni Alden na The shutdown of ABS-CBN, one of the major networks aso, at sumagot din ang Kapuso sama-sama nating ipagdasal actor ng ilang questions mula ang frontliners, ang mga taong in the Philippines, rippled through the country’s media sa kanyang mga tagahanga. maysakit, at lahat ng apektado industry. Ikinuwento rin ni Alden na ng COVID-19 pandemic. Mara- kasama niya ang kanyang ama, mi talaga ang nakamiss kay nakababatang kapatid, lolo at Alden kaya naman hindi kata- fter the shutdown of ABS- prominent member of the lola, at mga kasambahay sa ka-takang nagtrend ang #Alden CBN, Kapamilya celebs ABS-CBN News team, kanilang bahay sa Laguna. Siya Richards at #IGLiveKwentu- were deprived of their live- she also spearheads the rin daw ang runner na bumibili hanWithALDEN sa . lihood and are now looking magazine TV program, Afor projects elsewhere in the Rated K. In a recent entertainment industry. Instagram post, San- With the majority decision of the chez has hinted admits he also fell in house of representatives committees to that her TV show love with reject the franchise renewal of ABS- will still broad- CBN, it impacted the lives of 11,000 cast their content Inamin ni Aljur Abrenica na mas naunang employees. soon. One of the nahulog ang loob niya kay Kris Bernal noon. Pero These employees have lost jobs, netizens asked whether there if there was sadyang hindi nagtugma ang kanilang nararam- projects, and sources of income. Among any truth to the rumors of her having daman para sa isa’t isa kaya hindi ito nauwi sa these employees are prominent Kapami- negotiations with TV5 to which she re- relasyon. Sabi pa ni Aljur, blessing in disguise na hindi lya celebrities beloved by the public. plied, “Abangan ang susunod na kabana- Sinabi ito ni Aljur, 30, sa isang video na nauwi sa isang relasyon ang kanilang turingan. The question in people’s minds now is, ta, Salamat sa pagmamahal.” in-upload niya sa kanyang YouTube channel noong “Nag-move forward kami. Tapos nagkaroon kami August 17. “where are these celebs now?” While other celebrities like Julia ng ibang klaseng friendship, grabe! Sa video, naglalaro sila ng asawang si Kylie Following the network shutdown, the Montes and have been “So, yung onscreen, lahat, that’s more than Padilla ng “jojowain o totropahin challenge.” blessing in disguise na maging magkaibigan talaga staff of Kapamilya shows were released subject to rumors of negotiations of Dito ay sasabihin nila kung sino sa mga kami. “Kesa sa nagkaroon ng serious relationship, from contracts to allow them to work network transfer to GMA Network after artistang pinangalanan ang gusto nilang maging kasi it could have been, di ba, baka masira sa set, with other networks. Talks of the pos- the shutdown, Montes’ camp discred- kaibigan o karelasyon. di ba, pag nag-away kayo. sible network transfers of prominent ited this rumor stating that there were Isa sa mga itinanong kay Aljur ay si Kris, na “Feeling ko, siya na yung magiging kaibigan ko Kapamilya Stars have been circling the no talks of moving to GMA Network. naging leading lady niya sa mga teleserye sa GMA nang ganun, di ba?” entertainment news circuit. Geronimo’s camp has yet to release any Network. Sabi ni Aljur, totropahin niya si Kris at Inusisa naman ni Kylie si Aljur kung posibleng statement addressing the reports. hindi jojowain. Sa kanyang paliwanag, sinabi ng naging magkarelasyon sila noon ni Kris kung Here is what we know so far: On the other hand, Pokwang, Ria aktor na hindi sila nagtugma ni Kris pagdating sa pareho silang available. • Rumors are circulating that some Atayde, and already have nararamdaman nila para sa isa’t isa. Sagot ng aktor, “Oo, baka pwede nung time na Kapamilya celebs are in negotiation with TV shows lined up with TV5 where “Para ano, alam ninyo. Hindi lang kami nag- yun. Possibility na maging jowain.” TV5 and GMA Network for possible they will be working with Kapuso Stars. kaabot. “Mas nauna ko siyang nagustuhan. Then, Hindi nabanggit ni Aljur kung ipinagtapat ba network transfers. Pokwang and Ria Atayde with Pauleen dumating yung time na siya na yung nagkagusto niya ito kay Kris noon, o kung may karelasyon • Kapamilya shows are still streaming via Luna, a host from GMA Network, will sa akin.” noon ang aktres kaya’t hindi ito niligawan ng aktor. the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube be co-hosting the morning talk show, Channel, Kapamilya Online Live. Rise and Shine, currently known as prominent TV shows like It’s Showtime May after it received a cease and desist • Former Kapamilya celebs have already Chika, BESH! Mendiola is said to host and are live-streamed. order from National Telecommunica- moved to other networks even before the a fitness TV show in the same network Former Kapamilya celebrities like; tions Commission (NTC). It was a result shutdown. titled, Fitness For Life. , Jon Lucas, John Estra- of the rejected franchise renewal of the Other celebs are still waiting for da, Rayver Cruz, Celis, Myrtle network via the congressional hearing. There are rumors of network transfer new projects and the renewal of ABS’ Sarrosa, Kisses Delavin, and ABS-CBN’s team filed a temporary among the existing pool of Kapamilya franchise despite the release of their have already moved to GMA Network restraining order against the cease and personalities. contracts. even before the talks for the shutdown desist order via the Supreme Court and One of the most recent reports for The Kapamilya network has already have started. is currently awaiting the new schedule of the talks regarding the possible move to migrated some of their programs to ABS-CBN was shut down back in the trial. another network is Korina Sanchez. A digital platforms like YouTube, in which

11 11 ‘My family and a loved one’: Julia Barretto’s birthday dinner sparks speculation about new Ivana Alawi romance You can look but you cannot touch orry to disappoint in Enderun. I kept myself prospective “bidders” busy by studying as much but Ivana Alawi is not as I could. I was going to

up for grabs. take my third course and A photo of a bouquet of roses was among the photos “I am not for sale,” start my clothing line but in Julia Barretto’s post about her birthday dinner, which gathered ‘my family and a loved one.’ Instagram: @ stressed the half-Moroc- then I had my first project in juliabarretto can/half-Filipino stun- ABS-CBN,” said Ivana who ner who created quite a had supporting roles in Araw MANILA — Is Julia Barretto dating storm on YouTube (she Gabi and FPJ’s Ang Probin- anew? has over eight million syano (2018), and became This was the question among her subscribersS to date) while venturing into part of the main cast of Sino followers on Wednesday, as the actress showbiz. “Some people think they can ang Maysala?: Mea Culpa shared on Instagram photos of her inti- dazzle me with their money and it used (2019). mate birthday dinner the night before. to annoy me. I’ve gotten used to it; I just Ivana described her child- Barretto, who turned 23 on March shrug it off. Yes, they can look but they hood as “very kept” because 10, had previously celebrated her birth- cannot touch.” her dad is very strict, limit- days with a grand bash, gathering her Perry Lansigan. Brave words, those, calculated to warn ing her routine to home-school-home. friends and family. “Yes,” she confirmed, “nauna sa akin si the wolves to keep distance. Ivana’s fighting “He worked hard to give us a good life. “For my birthday this year I decid- Mona sa showbiz (she started at a young age. words must be emanating from her Waray Bawal kami mag-shorts and sleeveless, bawal ed to do things differently. A dinner Lagi kaming nag-pa-practice umarte togeth- blood (her mom is Waray) — remember makipag-usap sa lalake.” for 10, my family and a loved one. er since before pa. There is no competition the song made even more internationally That was then. Things are different now, And today, I woke up fuller than ever. between us; we do our best to help each popular by the seductively throaty version of especially since she penetrated showbiz with Thank You, Jesus,” she wrote, with a other in every possible way. Her success is Eartha Kitt...you know: Waray-Waray, hindi razor-edge preciseness, voted Best TV Per- heart emoji. my success and the other way around.” tatakas/Waray-Waray, handang matodas/ sonality by the Star Awards for Television by The mention of “a loved one,” who is Actually, showbiz has never been her Waray/Waray, manigas! the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC). counted apart from her family, sparked priority. Ivana with mom Fatima Marbella and Did she really, according to rumors, inher- speculation in the comments on Barret- “Honestly po, I did not expect to boom sister, Kapuso actress Mona Louise, and it a fortune from her dad, including, ehem, to’s post. Some fans asked whether she or become known. Dahil sa ilang beses na (below) when she auditioned for the GMA a mansion? meant a romantic interest, while others akong na-re-reject since I was younger so I talent search StarStruck. ‘I’ve tried for a few “Sakto lang po,” clarified Ivana. “Every- guessed the mystery person’s identity. felt this was not for me. Pero ‘yung nanay ko other shows but I was rejected,’ confesses thing he left for us is shared with me, my That Barretto included a photo of said subukan ko one more time. To stop her Ivana. ‘But my mom nagged me to not give siblings and our mother.” a bouquet of roses in her post were from nagging, I agreed po. I met Sir Perry up, so...’ Was she raised in mixed cultures? taken as a hint by her followers that (of PPL Entertainment, Inc.) and I remem- “I guess that wrong impression is created “Yes, when I came here to follow my she, indeed, was likely pertaining to a bered being so happy because he was one of by the write-ups that focus on my figure, sa mom, nagulat ako. Lahat naka-shorts, lahat romantic relationship. the first people to believe in me. Sinabi ko sa pagiging pa-sexy ko. But there is so much naka-sleeveless. I saw that mixed ang mag- Barretto was last known to be in a kanya that I wanted to be myself and I am more to me than that.” babarkada, girls and boys. Hindi din ako relationship with her former onscreen comfortable in my skin and I wanted to do In 2015 when she was 18, Ivana joined marunong mag-Tagalog noon, only English, partner . They parted more daring roles. But limited to no nudity.” the GMA talent search StarStruck Season 6 so nahirapan ako maka-intindi,” adding, “I ways in mid-2019. Mariam Sayed Sameer Marbella Al-Ala- but got eliminated. Her younger sister Mona do not mind wearing swimsuits and showing She was then linked romantically wi was born on Christmas Day in 1996 to Louise joined showbiz ahead of her. Instead, skin. But I have my limits to no nudity.” with her “Between Maybes” co-star Samier Al-Alawi (a Moroccan) and Fatima Ivana broke into social media and drew a big How does she deal with indecent propos- . The two denied hav- Marbella (a Filipina from Samar). following. She’s into varied pursuits: Sing- als, ward off aggressive men? ing romantic ties, amid the controversy “Before showbiz, my dad told me how im- ing, acting, modeling and IG influencer, safe surrounding his breakup with fellow portant my studies are. I took up Culinary IVANA ALAWI and secure in the stable of stars managed by Star Magic artist Bea Alonzo. & Pastry Arts and then Fashion Marketing continued on page 23

ABS-CBN,” Ogie said. pinoprotektahan nila at sinesecure “Ogie Diaz confirmed that Liza Soberano is doing LizQuen got offers from “Kapag wala talagang maibigay talaga nila. Alam naman natin a movie with Enrique Gil under Star Cinema. Cathy na ang ABS-CBN at in-allow naman ang KathNiel, nandiyan iyan. Ang Garcia Molina will be directing the movie,” MJ wrote. GMA, TV5, Viva silang lumipad sa ibang bakuran, LizQuen andyan din,” he said. “Diaz said that they would just like to wait for the doon pa lang kami magko-consid- Ogie also confirmed that cases of COVID-19 to flatten before they begin filming. Kapamilya TV host and talent manager Ogie Diaz er. Pero at least napakagandang LizQuen have an upcoming movie Quen and Liza liked the pitch,” he added. revealed that GMA7, TV5 and Viva expressed their problema nito para sa amin. Actually with Star Cinema that will reunite Liza and Enrique, popularly known as LizQuen, last interest to have Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil on their hindi ito problema. Isang ano lang them with blockbuster director teamed up for the movie “Alone Together” directed by roster of stars. ito, isipin,” he added. Ogie, however, Cathy Garcia-Molina. . Ogie said in his latest video blog that they will said that the Kapamilya network has no plans of letting “Merong pinitch sa aming movie si Inang Olive Their last series together, “Make It With You,” was consider the offer once ABS-CBN fails to give LizQuen the go. (Lamasan) sa Star Cinema. Excited ‘yung dalawa na cut short due to the pandemic. a project. “Actually, ang LizQuen ay isa sa mga hindi binibi- gawin ‘yung movie provided kailangan mag-flatten LizQuen and Cathy’s last movie project together was “GMA expressed their interest. TV5 also and ‘yung tawan ng ABS-CBN. As per Tita Cory Vidanes, nung ‘yung curve ng pandemya,” he said. the 2017 film “.” The film earned P400 Viva. Nagbigay sila ng kanilang interes. This is a good nakausap ko, gumagawa naman daw sila ng paraan Ogie earlier confirmed the news via a tweet by ABS- million worldwide. problem for us pero siyempre priority muna namin ang kung paano maitatawid ‘yung mga love teams na CBN’s MJ Felipe.

Parents and performers enjoyed the rare sun out at the Filipino Street Eat Festival. 12 12 From left, Marky Hugh Production talents Arielle Perez, Jainna, Jarius, Ice Belen, Althea Justine, Ryza Quijano, Nathalie B, Geron, Clemence, Andre Anne, and Therese perform at the Filipino Street Eat festival.

share “Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin” to the believe we were both handpicked by God grateful for viewers now tuned in to the new to be together,” Iza shared. Kapamilya network. Iza added that there is no contest new TV show “Life goes on and I am truly grateful between her and Jodi on the set, “We that I survived Covid-19. God moves are team players. If your co-star has Iza Calzado, who just celebrated her in mysterious ways. From where the highlight, you’ve got to play Arielle started last March and now we are your part well to support her. If birthday last August 12, is grateful that Perez here, it is God’s will. We just lift you think that you should be their new ABS-CBN show titled “Ang everything to God.” better than your co-star, then Sa Iyo Ay Akin” is premiering on Au- Iza is working with , Jodi that would not work. Dapat walang sapa- gust 17. The show was supposed to air Sta. Maria and in the series di- wan. Dapat tulungan kayo.” last March but the Covid-19 pandemic rected by F.M. Reyes and Avel Sunpongco, Besides, she added, she is not competing with stopped it on its tracks. and produced by JRB Creative Production. Jodi but with herself. “I am competing with Iza first worked with Jodi in the movie myself because I want to be better. I want to “I am grateful that despite the many “Maria Leonora Teresa” where they be- be good that’s why I always asked after every take if I did well. I want to outdo myself and be things we went through during this pan- came good friends. They would message better. If there is a second take, I always think demic, we are finally opening,” said the ac- each other every day and looked forward how to make it better.” tress who also got infected by Covid-19 but to working together on the set of their new Iza also cherished the opportunity to work was able to recover. “We have been chosen show despite the social distancing being with Diamond Star Maricel Soriano whom she by God to do this on a new platform. I imposed on the cast and production team. described as “a generous actress” because the am beyond grateful that despite the many “Our friendship grew deeper while doing latter always shares acting tips and makes them challenges, were able to pull through.” this series. I appreciate her as much as I did feel good in every scene. The actress added they are excited to before. I know she is a good person and I

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Ai-Ai delas Alas is amazed by ’s “kabaitan.” kabaitan She appreciates that a “super sikat” star in South Korea took the time to reply to her message. Ai-Ai delas Alas praises Sandara Park: Happy 9th Birthday to Ava “Napakabait na bata”

Napahanga si Ai- Sa pagtatapos ng kanyang post, Ai delas Alas sa muling nagpasalamat si Ai-Ai kay kababaang-loob na Dara sa oras nito. ipinamalas ng K-Pop Aniya, “baby girl salamat sa star na si Sandara tsika at salamat napaka bait mo pa ding bata... Park. Noon August “may GOD BLESS YOU MORE Happy 7th birthday to Ava Raymond and Christine’s younger 22, ibinahagi ng Ka- AND MORE .. daughter celebrated her 7th birthday with family and friends. puso comedienne sa “take care always be safe and i Instagram feed nito love you baby girl.. ang screenshot ng “sorry sa storbo para kay mang 1 2 maiksing usapan nila tae doll.. ni Sandara, na kilala “hahaha tawa sya saken ako rin bilang Dara. din bigla oo nga ano ba yan nakita ko kasi kay Makikitang nag-send si Ai-Ai ng natuwa ako ... litrato ng “Mang Tae nightmare “basta thank you sa kabaitan catcher doll” kay Dara. mo @daraxxi” 1. Min-Pop Peyton garica reaches out to the crowd in one of their shows. 2. Mini-Pop Kayleigh Cerezo happily acknowledges the Ang “Mang Tae nightmare Matatandaang nagkaroon ng crowd in one of their performances. 3 & 4. JDL Cupid Arch and Josie de Leon perfrom at the Ivory catcher doll” ay sumikat dahil sa cameo role si Dara sa superhero Keys dinner concert. ALL PHOTOS BY RAYMOND SANTOS K-drama series na It’s Okay Not To movie ni Ai-Ai na Volta (2004). Ito Be Okay, na pinagbibidahan nina ay matapos nitong manalo bilang Kim Soo Hyun at Seo Ye Ji. runner-up sa reality artista search Sa caption, ikinatuwa ni Ai-Ai ng ABS-CBN na Star Circle Quest. na nag-reply pa rin si Dara kahit Kilala rin si Dara bilang dating na “super sikat” na nito sa South miyembro ng K-Pop girl group na Korea. 2NE1. Aniya (published as is), Currently, Dara is busy hosting “Sobrang ang saya saya ko .. kasi several talk shows, including Video follow ko si kim soo hyun nung Star and Follow Me Review On. isang araw .. She recently starred in the “tapos nakita ko name ni sanda- musical theater adaptation of the ra kaya follow ko sya .. K-drama series Another Oh Hae “kinamusta ko sya nagulat ako Young. sumagot kasi super sikat ma sikat In June, she had a cameo role na sya sa korea icon na nga sya .. in the K-drama series Dinner Mate. “pero napakabait pa rin na bata which starred Song Seung Heon Margaret Grey, dad Ronnie, mom Marlene, sister Celine go biking .. may opo pa din sumagot ..” and Seo Ji Hye. at Niagara on the Lake. MH Talents Sarong sisters performs at the Filipino Eat Street Festival. gets ready for his fashion show in December KIM MAHISTRADO Ella Cruz retrieves SIMPLE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Dahil sa coronavirus pandemic, simple lamang ang naging facebook page selebrasyon ng kaarawan ni Ella. Masayang-masaya ang Viva artist dahil may nagregalo sa Memorable para kay Ella Cruz kanya ng dream cat niya. ang August 17, 2020. “Masaya po ako dahil kasama ko noong birthday ko ang Bukod kasi sa 24th birthday niya lahat ng mga tao na mahal ko, at may nagbigay ng dream ito, sa araw ring ito na-hack ang cat ko,” ang kuwento ni Ella sa Cabinet Files noong August 20, Facebook page niyang may 4.2 million followers. 2020. Mabuti na lang, sandali lamang ang lungkot na naramdaman ni Ginamit din ni Ella ang pagiging social media influencer sa pam- Ella dahil na-retrieve nito ang kanyang account. amagitan ng pagbibigay ng payo sa kanyang mahigit Facebook fans Pero, nabura ang karamihan sa mga posts niya. at 1.5 million subscribers sa YouTube na naapektuhan ng COVID-19 “Nakakalungkot man na halos lahat ng posts ko ay nawala, pero pandemic. ita-try pa rin natin na ma-recover lahat. Ang mahalaga, nandito na “Maraming nakaka-experience ng hindi maganda ngayon. Magti- ulit,” ang mensaheng ipinarating ni Ella sa kanyang milyun-milyong wala lang tayo at, siyempre, kung kaya natin, kahit sa simpleng mga followers sa Facebook. bagay, tulungan natin ang isa’t isa at ang sarili natin,” saad niya. 14 14 Sanya ibinida ang cooking skills sa vlog Fun Outdoors MAY bago na ring kinahihiligan ang Kapuso actress paano niya inihanda ang ramen broth, noodles, at Photographer Bing na si Sanya Lopez ngayong naka-quarantine. Sa egg na kagaya at kasing-sarap ng mga nabibili sa Mariano has been busy kaniyang latest vlog, ibinida ng aktres ang kaniyang Japanese restaurants. Mapapanood ang kabuuan ng with assignments in skills sa kusina sa pamamagitan ng pagpe-prepare video sa YouTube channel ni Sanya. the great outdoors. He ng paborito niyang ramen. Samantala, nagdaos ng simpleng birthday cele- treats Samanthan Gavin Pupuwede palang ma-enjoy ang sikat na pagkain bration noong August 9 si Sanya sa bahay kasama and Shanaia Gomez to a Jollibee picnic during na ito kahit na sa bahay lang. Tinuro ni Sanya kung ang kapatid na si Jak Roberto at ilang kamag-anak. a photoshoot. Bing puts Samantha, Shanaia and Shaylene Kaye Alogbate on a digital cover. RIGHT, Bing gets assistance from his two sons in making a music video for Shanaia.

Fun & Sun at the Cottage

Fun & Sun at the Cottage Hermie and Luth Esguerra, and family, which includes up to their grandchildren have fun in the sun at the cottage.

personal team and employees working at his restaurants pointed out. and fast-food chain franchise. Although business is slow He has never been more conscious about his physique. Alden Richards because of the safety measures and quarantine restric- “But as I began to get more interested in entertainment, I tions in place, Alden has yet to lay off anyone. started going out more and being around people. That was names his dream The Kapuso star is determined to keep everyone when I started being mindful of being physically fit. And I for as long as he can, because losing one’s liveli- needed to be healthy because work is demanding.” Crown in the Park leading lady hood in these challenging times is unfathomable is a 3-day outdoor summer basketball tournament. Given the chance, Alden Richards said he would like for him. Alden admitted that he has experienced Arielle Perez participated in to do a movie with Bea Alonzo, whom he was able moments of anxiety while in quarantine. His Jinri Park from actress to waitress: ‘I am the summer tournament that to work with for an endorsement. grandparents live with him in his Laguna home, and he’s not ashamed’ was held in Scarborough and “It’s common knowledge that Bea is one of my idols. I constantly worried about their safety and health. Mississauga. love her tandem and projects with ,” Alden The 28-year-old actor also observed that anxiety can Jinri Park then and now said. “I was when I worked with Bea [in a sham- end up dictating the things you do. And one of the things old. I graduated with a degree in Hotel and poo commercial], and I was surprised by the chemistry we that has helped him, he related, is trying to restore some Restaurant Management and now proceeding It’s been awhile had,” he revealed. semblance of normalcy to his life. to study another degree.” since people learned Another goal of his, he said, is to do an indie film. Now more than ever, it’s important to stay healthy, Jinri said that tuition fee is very expensive Korean DJ and model “I would like to try taking on dark roles,” he said. “For physically and mentally. “Right now, I want to help raise in Sydney so she needs to help her husband Jinri Park left her commercial films, I just want something more mature than awareness about taking care of our health,” he pointed financially. glamorous life in the what I have previously done. That way, I get to raise my out. “That’s why I got a job as waitress and Philippines to lead a quiet married life in Australia. level with every project.” “It’s a blessing,” Alden said of the fact that he continues maite d’. I am not ashamed serving in a I touched base with the “PBB Lucky 7” celebrity house- For now, work mostly revolves around “Eat Bulaga!” to get endorsements, even while on lockdown. “The more restaurant because this is good decent work. mate recently after seeing her Instagram post that shows There are plans for a movie and some television shows, the people who trust you, or the more endorsements you get, My parents always taught the value of hard her wearing an apron and waitress’ trainee I.D.. Kapuso hunk related, but nothing’s certain yet. “Every- the more opportunities to help others.” work and its benefits in the end.” I asked her if it was for real or a prank for her almost 1 thing’s up in the air because of our situation,” Alden said. Aside from taking supplements, Alden continues to work I admire this woman because as FHM’s top million followers. In this time of pandemic, where days can be stressful out and stick to intermittent fasting. His hard work has 7 sexiest woman in the Philippines before, I “This is my life now, ate,” she said. “I am now in my 30s and dispiriting, the actor draws strength and the will to been paying off, as can be seen in his bare-chested photos am sure she had affluent suitors. and I must admit my life in my 20’s there in the Philippines keep on going from prayers and the people he’s deter- on Instagram, which he has no qualms showing off. He’s Yet she wisely chose to lead a simple life is what others may call glamorous— working as a DJ, an mined to take care of. particularly proud of his abs—the area he had the hardest with a man she truly loves. events host, a model, being dolled up for photoshoots, “I’m staying positive about the future, that this will end time improving. So, when you see Jinri in Sydney serving working as an actress in television… soon. But right now, I’m currently focused on surviving “I just want to show what I have been working on for you, talk to her. Tell her you recognize her “But now that I am in Australia, I’d like to think ahead. each day, not just for myself, but for my family and those months. We’re not getting any younger, so we should and start a conversation. My life goal is to finish a degree I will use until I grow who depend on me. Those people include members of his always seek to do things that will allow us to level up,” he

MH Talents Sarong sisters performs at the Filipino Eat Street Festival.

SIMPLE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Dahil sa coronavirus pandemic, simple lamang ang naging selebrasyon ng kaarawan ni Ella. Masayang-masaya ang Viva artist dahil may nagregalo sa kanya ng dream cat niya. “Masaya po ako dahil kasama ko noong birthday ko ang lahat ng mga tao na mahal ko, at may nagbigay ng dream cat ko,” ang kuwento ni Ella sa Cabinet Files noong August 20, 2020. Ginamit din ni Ella ang pagiging social media influencer sa pam- amagitan ng pagbibigay ng payo sa kanyang mahigit Facebook fans at 1.5 million subscribers sa YouTube na naapektuhan ng COVID-19 pandemic. “Maraming nakaka-experience ng hindi maganda ngayon. Magti- wala lang tayo at, siyempre, kung kaya natin, kahit sa simpleng mga bagay, tulungan natin ang isa’t isa at ang sarili natin,” saad niya. 15 15 JOJO TADURAN’S MEMORIAL SERVICE

Memorial Services were held for the late Joaquin (Jojo) Taduran, Jr. in Quezon City and in Naga City, Camarines Sur, in the Philippines last February/March 2020. It was attended by Jojo’s wife, Fe Taduran, children Regine & Dr. Ferenc Kunszt and Dr. Richard Taduran, brother-in-law Romeo Paca, Jojo’s siblings and other family members. The bereaved family also visited Jojo’s closest friends, Meneleo (Ito) Carlos and DBP Chairman Bert Romulo.

ed difficulty assessing whether cinemas ‘deeply saddened’ would recover and audiences would return with the ongoing health by ‘Darna’ postponement crisis. “I’m deeply saddened by the MANILA, Philippines — The highly-anticipated postponement of the Darna proj- “Darna” film starring Kapamilya actress Jane De Leon ect. However, safety comes first will not take flight anytime soon. as always. Thank you so much for ABS-CBN on Friday announced its careful deci- the support & understanding. sion to postpone the film production indefinitely due Let’s pray for everyone’s safety. GMA’s Jennylyn Mercado on ABS-CBN issue: to the impact of COVID-19. God Bless!” Jane wrote on social “We are committed to following production guide- media. To be silent in times of in- lines under the new normal and the safety of the The rights to the movie will justice is injustice actors and production team is a top priority. Howev- remain with ABS-CBN, which er, because the movie requires complex logistics, crowd thanked the cast, staff and GMA Kapuso actress Jennylyn Mercado recently shots, and fight scenes that involve physical contact, production crew for their hard clapped back at individuals who asked her to it will be difficult to give justice to the superhero film work on the longstanding film stay neutral or silent on the junked franchise while strictly adhering to the guidelines,” ABS-CBN project that has already suffered application of ABS-CBN. said. numerous delays. “But I am a Filipino and that alone is Aside from production woes, the media network cit- enough,” Jennylyn said on Twitter after a netizen advised her to be neutral or silent about the issue, since she is not even a part of the embattled Kapamilya network. “To be neutral or silent in times of injustice is injustice,” she added. “If being ‘bashed’ is a small price to pay for practicing my right to freedom of speech. Then I am fine with it.” Jennylyn earlier lashed out at the people who rejoiced over the “killed” franchise bid of the TV network. The House of Representatives’ adopted the report of the technical working group, which recommended the denial of the network’s franchise application. Jennylyn likewise asked her bashers if expressing one’s opinions has ever been considered wrong “[Kailan] naging mali ang ‘mangialam’ o speak out?” the actress answered her detractors in another tweet. “Have you forgotten that one of our basic rights is Kalayaan ng Flora Ventocilla and family goes on a family outing to the beach. Pananalita (freedom of speech)?” she added. “The moment you hinder someone from speaking their mind is Jessy and Luis share deep thoughts the moment you failed to respect the rights of your fellow Filipino.” rang sabi ko sa sarili ko hindi ko na siya pag iisipan, hahayaan ko na lang sarili ko… Being admits she was raped by a former about love and settling down someday happy with you was the reason why I said love-team partner The recent “heart-to-heart” talk ko may chance na maging kami,” yes. ‘Yun ang importante dapat happy ka.” Snooky Serna came in just one score short of between celebrity couple Jessy she shared. Jessy admitted she can’t wait for the day perfect in the lie-detector test conducted by John Mendiola and But, actually, it took more months when everything is back to normal. By then, “Sweet” Lapus in the “Don’t Lie To Me” segment revealed some of their thoughts on before Cupid came calling. they will be able to fulfill their dreams, hope- of Showbiz Central. She failed when asked if she the years-long relationship they “Mid-June na realize ko na lagi fully including settling down by the beach . wanted to reconcile with ex-husband Ricardo have. kang nagsasabing ‘I love you,’ ako Luis also gave his two cents about their Cepeda. John “Sweet” Lapus, had an interesting guest for Showbiz In the vlog, Luis asked Jessy if thank you ng thank you. Pero nu’ng four-year relationship. Central’s “Don’t Lie to Me” segment—Snooky Serna, one of the local there’s anything he said in the past June 25, 2016, na-realize ko during He said that among reasons he fell for her showbiz’s most controversial actresses both past and present. that she doubted. one of those time na nag-‘I love you’ is that they “complement” each other. Snooky sat on the lie detector seat as John grilled her with “Na papakasalan mo ako,” Jessy ka na I want to say I love you back.” “Para tayong Lego, parang puzzle. Kung sensitive questions on her personal and professional life. immediately answered. Jessy revealed Luis is not her anong pagkukulang ko bilang ako, napu- John, who still had not realized how ma-kuwento Snooky can be, She then explained it just boils “ideal guy” at first, as she likes them punan mo ‘yun and I would like to think the took note of Snooky’s newly acquired tattoo. down to “trust issues” given her moreno. Ultimately, though, his other away around,” the actor said. “Frustrated band member ako and na-stereotype lang ako na previous experiences. sense of humor won her over. Luis was also game when the 27-year-old ‘Sweet, sweet, sweet!’.” The two also talked about how And what finally made her say actress asked if he ever thought of breaking John asked the final and most controversial question: “Matapos and when she realized she was yes to be his Howhow (their term up with her whenever they fight. ang iyong tell-all interview sa YES! magazine, ang diumanong falling for him. of endearment for each other)? “Oh sure,” he answered. “Lahat naman pang-aabuso sa iyo noon. Ka-love team mo ba na artista din ang Jessy said it was on one of his “For the first time in my life pinili tayo may matinding away. It’s not always diumano’y nagsamantala sa ‘yo nung araw?” birthdays after they had a long talk. ko kung ano ‘yung gusto ko kasi for lambingan. Umaabot tayo sa point na maiisip Snooky bowed her head and answered, “Yes.” “So much positivity naramdaman the longest time, I would always natin baka nga meant to be separate paths, Due to the sensitivity of the topic, John immediately addressed ko nu’n. Para sa akin ‘This person is consider so many things before na things may be better for you individually the audience: “Hindi na po natin babanggitin kung sino o pangalan a good man. This person is such a making a decision,” she said. if you go down different paths but nalalam- ng aktor na ka-love team ni Snooky Serna. Ang mahalaga, e, positive person.’ It’s just so nice to “Hindi ko na siya pinagisipan. pasan naman ‘yun.” na-clarify na siya din ay aktor at ka-love team ni Ms. Snooky Serna talk to such a relatable guy. So sabi Naramdaman ko na lang siya. Pa- nung araw.” 16 16 ABS-CBN exports more tele- In Asia, one show content provider in iWant and TFC streaming platforms. will have an Indone- the global market. Its The company continues to syndicate its novelas, movies sian remake. Currently, films and shows are content through various streaming services three ABS-CBN shows available across other and operate other businesses that do not are airing in , territories through require a legislative franchise, such as inter- ABS-CBN Corporation, the Philippines’ namely. ABS-CBN Interna- national licensing and distribution, digital, leading media company, continues to The Pacific Islands tional Distribution. and cable TV. generate revenues from the export of its will also be enjoying two The firm recently ABS-CBN has been a premier source of locally-produced shows to viewers across shows as they air this launched Kapamilya high-quality Filipino programming in over three continents. August and September. Channel on cable and 50 territories all over the world and has In a statement, the firm said it is set to Meanwhile, ABS- satellite TV across the sold over 50,000 hours of content world- bring 16 hit titles to international terri- CBN’s hit romantic fantasy will be shown Philippines and Kapamilya Online Live on wide. tories including Africa, Asia, and Latin in Brunei this year. This follows the suc- ABS-CBN Entertainment’s YouTube and Living up to this recognition, ABS-CBN America this year and in 2021. cessful showing of two movies in Vietnam Facebook to broadcast and stream its pro- International Distribution commits to add Of the 16 ABS-CBN programs, 14 will recently. grams following the denial of its legislative to its first line-up of high-caliber programs be shown in Africa starting this year. In ABS-CBN has produced the high- franchise for its free TV and radio opera- and movies with cast and storylines that Latin America, a classic drama will pre- est-rating shows in the Philippines and tions last month. appeal to various cultures. miere in Ecuador this August—the third has been recognized as a reliable foreign Its shows and films are also available on ABS-CBN show to air in Ecuador.

THE MUCH-AWAITED BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT IS COMING IN 2021, HOPEFULLY

Teresita Dacula, the 63-year-old mother of former sexy star Klau- dia Koronel, passed away Saturday morning, August 15, at her home in Culiat, Quezon City. Klaudia di makauwi para makita ang na- matay na ina PUMANAW na ang ina ang dating sexy actress na si Klaudia Koronel (Milfe Dacula in real life) nung na- karaang Sabado. Ang masakit, hindi makakauwi ng Pilipinas si Klaudia dahil sa pandemya gayundin ang isa niyang kapatid na nasa Mindoro dahil walang masakyan. Ang isang kapatid ni Klaudia na kasama ng kanilang namapayang ina ay siyang mag-isang mag-aasikaso.

Masakit sa kalooban ni Klaudia na hindi man lamang niya makikita sa huling pag- kakataon ang kanyang ina bago ito ihatid sa huling hantungan. Si Klaudia ay hiwalay na sa kanyang Chinese-American husband na isang busi- nessman na si Andy Zhang na kanyang pinakasalan sa Pilipinas nung August 28, 2009. Sa pagkakaalam namin, maganda ang buhay ngayon ng dating actress sa Amerika dahil nagma-manage ito ng sarili niyang care home sa Arizona, USA sa tulong ng dating mister. Nung aktibo pa si Klaudia sa kanyang showbiz career sa Pilipinas ay marami itong pelikulang nagawa at kasama na rito ang “Pisil,” “Kesong Puti,” “Anakan Mo Ako,” “Dugo ng Birhen,” “Sagot Ko ang Buhay Mo,” “Torotot,” “Pasasabugin Ko ang Buhay Mo” at marami pang iba. Nakuha naman ni Klaudia ang kanyang kauna-unahang Gawad Urian trophy bilang Best Supporting Actress para sa pelikulang “Live Show” in 2001 na dinirek ni under Regal Entertain- ment.

17 17 Maymay a ‘master love caster’ in her latest project

It appears that , the other half of the popular “May- Ward” love team, has fallen in love, They all did it before Nadine broken her heart and moved on with- out us knowing it. Philmar Alipayo on giving During a recent media gathering for her latest show “Listen to Love,” pechay the actress was asked about the most important instead of flowers during lesson about love that she has learned courtship through time. To this, she answered: Andi Eigenmann doesn’t look at Chinese “It’s important cabbage the way other people do. that I first find Seeing “pechay” makes her kilig whenever myself before she remembers it’s a “thoughtful gift” from her falling in love partner Philmar Alipayo, who used to bring her again. I have a bunch instead of a bouquet of flowers back to first fill my when they were newly dating. heart with self-love. I should first focus The picture circulated after Philmar posted on my relationship with God because it on his Instagram account. “Ato first pic! God is love. And then, if I feel that I’m Remember i give you pichay instead of a flower already bursting with love in my heart, mingaw nako sa imo mahal ko (face blowing a Nadine Lustre isn’t the first actress to bolt out of her movie studio. then maybe I’d be ready to share it with someone else. kiss emoji),” his caption read. Surely, there were other movie stars before her who unilaterally In “Listen to Love,” Maymay plays Andi reposted it on her Instagram story, re- decided to terminate their respective contracts with their mother DJ Zari, the “master love caster.” lating it’s one of her favorite pictures of them. studios. Most of them ended up getting embroiled in legal tussles In reference to the show’s title, The actress even noted she had wanted to over contractual obligations. Maymay was also asked whether or not use that photo during the recent birthday of she would fall in love with a bad boy. Philmar, but she couldn’t find her copy then. She replied with: “I believe that once a One of the most celebrated cases which she was free to go. It was actually a win- “So I can make some yummy fish sinigang! bad boy will always be a bad boy. You What a thoughtful gift,” Andi wrote about the involved vs. Sampaguita win situation for everyone, except maybe for RA won’t be able to change who he is just Pictures in 1962. Fans because its investment went on to sleep for pechay. Few days ago, the actress penned sweet by being his girlfriend, but you will be birthday message for her longtime partner and Discovered by Sampaguita when she another eight months. able to control how to choose who to father of her second daughter. was a 15-year old high school senior in Amalia eventually became an independent film love. So if I’d pick a guy, doon ako sa 1955, she had become a huge movie star producer herself and churned out mostly movies good boy.” It read: “Malipajun na katauhan sa ako after only a few years and commanded a shot abroad in the 1970s. Until her death on But aren’t good boys boring some- one and only mahal!” (Siargaonon for Happy salary of P8,000 per picture. October 5, 2019, she was basically on good terms times? “Not all good boys are boring. Birthday to my one and only love).” Sometime in 1961, Amalia got a house with most of the Sampaguita heirs, particularly You still have to have standards even They are currently in “long-distance” for herself and her family. Gina de Venecia, who had been her friend since though you’re looking for a good boy.” relationship due to some of the lockdown Maymay also acknowledged that Before she could finish paying for the guidelines. Andi is in Manila with their year-old this was a project without Edward. Lilo and her eight-year-old child, Ellie, who is house, however, she fell from a horse they were in their teens. “We already started working on our staying with her father, Jake Ejercito when the while shooting the action-drama Tulisan A decade after its legal problem with respective solo projects late last year. lockdown was implemented last March; while (with rival ) and was put in a Amalia was resolved, Sampaguita went The setup is OK with us.” Philmar is in his hometown of Siargao. cast for several months. She panicked at to court again – this time to sue Nora that point and thought about the future. Aunor, who left the studio that gam- Alden at Jennylyn, may She had been in the movies for seven bled on her after winning in Tawag ng Philippine English is legitimate years and all she had was a house that Tanghalan. nilulutong show MANILA -- Contrary to what many Filipinos she was still paying for. And then came a Upon the enticement of Artemio Walang dudang si Alden Rich- think, Philippine English is a legitimate variety delicious offer from an independent film Marquez who directed her in some of her ards ang biggest TV artist ngayong of the , according to an expert. pandemic! company called RA Fans that was willing Sampaguita movies, Nora was lured to Dr. Danica Salazar, world English editor for to pay her P50,000 for one film – a re- Aba, kumpirmado na ang pag- the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), stressed N do pictures for Tower Productions that kakaroon ni Alden ng weekly drama union mov- that Philippine English is “not slang, not wrong, anthology sa Kapuso Network. Bukod ie with then There were loopholes in Nora’s contract that stated that sa weekly drama, may gagawin din not carabao English, or any other derogatory sweetheart “she should be elevated to lead status in her fourth film. siyang TV special sa GMA News and word that’s been used over the years.” (and later Public Affairs. Confidential pa ang title She said that just like British, American, ex-hus- Marquez himself had established. ng weekly drama ng kanyang weekly Australian, and Singaporean variants, Phil- band) . According to Marquez, there were drama. Sa nakuha naming impor- ippine English plays an important role in the Amalia asked permission from Sam- loopholes in Nora’s contract that stated masyon, sina Jasmine Curtis-Smith at historical development of the language, which paguita to do this one picture, but the that “she should be elevated to lead status Pancho Magno ang makakasama ng OED seeks to document. answer was no. With that response from in her fourth film.” Sampaguita, however, Asia’s Multimedia Star. “What OED does is it tells the history of Sa unang napabalita na si Jennylyn her mother company, she left the studio kept to the tradition of properly mold- the English language through the development and went on to negotiate with the new Mercado ang makakasama ni Alden, of its words, and that story is not complete if ing its stars first before launching them ibang show pala ang gagawin niya. producer. we don’t tell the part that Philippine English big-time. In her early movies therefore, Samantala, sa report na magre-re- Sampaguita went on to sue her in she languished as support to Rosemarie sume na ang ta­ping ng Descendants of plays,” she said in a recent webinar organized court and the case landed at the sala of Sonora at 400 pesos per picture. the Sun, kahapon, sumailalim na ang by the Philippine Embassy in Spain. Judge Lourdes San Diego who deemed it Nora’s contract with Sampaguita was cast, staff and crew (sa swab testing). “Philippine English, just like American best for everyone to agree to an amicable actually signed on her behalf (being a Then, after ng quarantine ay English or British English, or Indian English settlement. minor then) by her Aunt Belen (who paghahandaan nila ang resumption ng or Singapore English, are all part of the same In the end, the judge ordered Ama- acted as her guardian). To get around taping ng Kapuso series. story,” she added. “We all have a role to play lia to stay with Sampaguita for another Handa namang maiwan muna si in this. Philippine English has as much of a eight months to finish her projects – after BEFORE NADINE ng asawang si Ding- place in the history in the lexicon of the English continued on page 25 dong Dantes na lead actor ng series. language as all these other varieties.”

18 18 How busy JC juggles fatherhood and acting Jennylyn & Yassi, hindi lumaki ulo artistang kilala ang entertainment press After a week of taking care of his new- Belle Daza’s side hustle na madalas niyang nakakatsikahan sa mga born baby girl, actor JC Santos said he while in Hong Kong showbiz event. now has so much respect for women, Sana nga ay tularan sina Yassi at Jennylyn If you are into pre-loved items, then, especially those who are single parents. ng mga baguhan sa showbiz, huh! “It’s difficult to take care of babies, even , who has opened her closet with to online shoppers, might be your chance Angel Locsin on COVID-19 positive both to treat yourself to high-quality and parents designer items sold at a fraction of their vlogger who’s critical of her: ‘Nobody around. original price. deserves COVID’ I can Since Carousell tapped the 32-year- Angel Locsin is urging fans imagine old celebrity mom more than a year ago, Ilang pictures na kasama si Yassi Pressman to stop bashing a vlogger, how she has been selling items from designer ang pinost ng businesswoman/philanthropist who has been “habitually criticizing” the actress, after he tougher clothes, shoes, bags, and other accessories na si Chemist Pinky Tobiano sa kanyang recently got infected with the it is for to high-quality pieces like her handcrafted social media accounts. ceramic set on the online consumer mar- Kuha sa The Farm at San Benito (Batan- novel coronavirus. single Locsin took to her ketplace. “I worked with them and then gas) ang pictures na ‘yon. moms,” JC told reporters during the me- Instagram Stories Aug. 19, to dia gathering for his latest film, Bradley I sold stuff and then it did really well. Akala ko ay noon pa magkakilala ang dal- share her appeal along with Liew’s horror-thriller “Motel Acacia.” And then we’ve built a great relationship awa, pero nang makatsikahan ko kahapon si her well-wishes for the vlogger, “Right now, I’m running on coffee,” of working Pinky, nabanggit niyang sa lugar lang na ‘yon whom she did not name. declared JC. His baby was only 6 days old together sila nagkakilala. “I’ve been receiving messages about a vlogger who’s been at the time of the interview. “I chose to be because I Pero puring-puri ni Pinky ang isa sa stars habitually criticizing me and is now positive of [COVID-19]. Let’s not wish ill of him,” the actress stressed. hands-on. I’m enjoying it no matter how think I love ng FPJ’s . “Nobody deserves [COVID-19]. Hope you get well soon,” tiring. She would wake up almost every the com- “I met her here lang. She’s so sweet. Yassi’s pany and with her sister. Locsin added. She likewise shared her message via Twitter hour.” yesterday and has since gotten over 1,800 retweets and the brand “When I arrived, they’re here na. Hindi ko JC tied the knot with his high school almost 30,000 likes, as of writing. sweetheart, theater actress Shyleena Her- and what lang alam up to when sila dito, but they’re Fans and fellow actress Alessandra de Rossi have rera, in September 2019. it does. And I think it helps me get rid still here,” sabi ni Pinky. meanwhile expressed their admiration for Locsin and agreed The actor said that since he would be at of my clothes, which eventually find new ‘Katuwa lang na kahit maituturing na ring with her appeal. work during mornings, he would devote owners that love them,” Belle, who is cur- big star ngayon si Yassi ay wala kang maririn- “Totoo naman [prayer hands emoji] nobody deserves it,” his nighttime to the baby. “Sa kanya na rently in Hong Kong with her husband ig na nagbago ng ugali ang dalaga. de Rossi replied to Locsin’s tweet also yesterday. “Get well soon [na lang] talaga.” (That is really true, nobody deserves rin ang buong madaling araw ko. I would Adrien Semblat and son Balthazar, shared. Actually, kahit ako naman, Ateng Salve, it. We can just wish for him to get well soon.) just rest during taping breaks if I could,” As a celebrity, Belle has to wear new kapag nakikita ko sa mga event nina Richard things whenever she appears on TV or Gutierrez at si Yassi, palagi “Totoo [lang] Idol masakit sa amin ma bash ka ang said the cast member of ABS-CBN’s daming hindi magagandang sinasabe sayo nila. But coming attends entertainment events. And buying siyang sweet. drama series, “24/7.” from you OK I will pray for his recovery,” a fan, one @ He admitted it was always difficult for new clothes takes up a lot of space in her Malayo siya sa ibang mga artistang sumi- Fatimateamangel, meanwhile replied. him to leave their home in Pampanga to closet. As her way to market the items on kat lang ay naging isnabera na! Although Locsin refrained from dropping a name, fans go to work. To be able to finish an average the platform, she puts funny stories on ‘Yan din ang maipupuri ko kay Jennylyn were quick to speculate that the said vlogger was Banat By of five films per year, JC said he would her ads telling online shoppers how her Mercado! (real name: Byron Cristobal), a staunch supporter of the work on one film per month. “Yes, I am preloved items added value to her life. Since Starstruck days niya, mabait na si Duterte administration. Banat By confirmed this also yesterday after Locsin’s post able to manage my time that way. With “With the pandemic, everybody is Jennylyn at kahit sabihing isa siya sa most blew up on Twitter, saying he was indeed the vlogger the movies, you get to study your lines ahead stuck at home and feeling the burden. important stars ng GMA 7, hindi rin nag- It’s a very rough time. Carousell really babago ang ugali ng aktres. actress was referring to. of time; while for TV series, you can only “Ay pinapatrending pala ako ng mga pa woke na NPA. wanted to make the best of this situation Kung gaano siya ka-sweet noong 2004 na do so much, since the script is given to Anyway salamat [Ms.] @143redangel (Locsin), ako po yung you on the day of taping,” he explained. and wanted to encourage people that not nakilala ko siya sa Starstruck, ganoon pa rin blogger na yun,” he tweeted. (Oh, so these woke NPA are “I’m so proud of this one. This has been only can you discover great finds on the naman ang ugali niya hanggang ngayon. making me trend. Anyway, thank you Ms. Locsin, I am that shown in different countries, and now, app, but you can also resell items that Naalala ko pa nga nang makita ko sila ng blogger.) it’s here in the Philippines,” JC beamed. you don’t need anymore and to have extra boyfriend niyang si kasama “Ty uli. Sa mga salot sa pulitika meron tayo tinatawag “I experienced a lot of firsts while doing income. And that’s why I call it my side ang anak niyang si AJ sa Power Plant Mall sa na ceasefire pag usapin ay sakit o kamatayan. Ang alam ko lang na hindi sumusunod sa ceasefire ay mga NPA,” he this one. I enjoyed a shooting process hustle. I earn from it and it’s a significant Rockwell Center, sila pa ang unang bumati added. that I never thought would be possible in amount of money if you are selling things at nakipagtsikahan sa akin. that are, I guess, of value,” Belle said Ipinakilala pa nga ako ni Jennylyn sa Banat By revealed through his Facebook page that he has the Philippine setting. Sana, laging may COVID-19, noting that he has not been feeling well since Aug. alluding to her Instagram post where she kanyang anak. ganito.” 6, his birthday. said online selling is her side hustle. Actually, isa nga si Jennylyn sa mga

and Liza Soberano. As of writing, Joshua has nearly po ako puwedeng ngumanga (kasi) marami pong Proceeds from her latest release “Dream Again” Joshua Garcia now a vlogger 8,000 subscribers. umaasa sa akin,” she said. “Ang laki po talaga ng will benefit The Actors Fund that fosters stability and Joshua Garcia is the latest celebrity to try hand at The 22-year-old actor is gearing up for his first solo nabago ng buhay ko at nagpapasalamat po ako nang resiliency, and provides a safety net for performing arts vlogging. The actor launched his YouTube channel on movie “Ang Mga Kaibigan Ni Mama Susan.” sobra-sobra sa ABS-CBN, sa mga nagtiwala sa akin…” and entertainment professionals over their lifespan. Aug. 24. For his first vlog, It was July when ABS-CBN was denied a franchise. Her effort is appreciated by the organization. Joshua shared highlights Few days later, it was announced that Pokwang will “We’re so grateful to #LeaSalonga for sharing her of the birthday celebration Pokwang gets sentimental over leaving have projects on TV5. beautiful voice & generosity with us!” they wrote as of his nephew, Sky. He also ABS-CBN years after being Kapamilya “Buti na lang at may sumalo agad sa akin kaya caption to video of Lea performing the song. featured a surprise for his It was a tough decision for comedy actress Pokwang sobrang thank you po talaga. Napakalaki po talagang “Dream Again” music video features different sister, Lorenza, who will to transfer network after being part of ABS-CBN for tulong nito sa pamilya ko,” she said. people from around the world holding up a banner that soon go back to school. more than a decade. has their “dreams” written on it. Among the wishes Joshua gave her a MacBook unit to help her prepare The 49-year-old celebrity said she is thankful that are hug and kisses from parents, meeting newly born for her online classes. Joshua joins the growing num- New Lea Salonga song to raise money ABS-CBN informed her in advance that should they lose nephews, going home to be with family, and going ber of local celebrities who have gone into vlogging, their bid to renew a franchise, she is among those who for The Actors Fund back to school, to name a few. such as his former onscreen partner and girlfriend Julia will lose their contract with them. Filipina Broadway star Lea Salonga extends a Lea’s daughter, Nicole Chien, also showed support Barretto, , , Toni and Alex The memo, Pokwang said, gave her time to look for helping hand to some of her colleagues through a for the advocacy by doing the cover art of the new Gonzaga, , Kim Chiu, , other options. “Hindi po ako puwedeng huminto. Hindi pledge drive. song.

19 19 More Filipino families go Kim Chiu mourns death of grandmother: hungry amid COVID-19 crisis “Rest well in heaven, ama” agluluksa ngayon ang ak- tres na si Kim Chiu sa pag- panaw ng kanyang lola.

Residents living under the bridge in San Andres Manila wait for volunteers distributing relief beside a signage Eighty-five years old ang paternal grandmother ni they put up along Osmeña Highway, Manila on April 27, NKim, 30, na si Francisca “Ayling” Chiu. 2020. George Calvelo, Linggo, August 9, nang binawian ng buhay ang “Ama” ni Kim habang natutulog sa bahay nito sa Cebu. MANILA - More Filipino fami- lies experienced hunger in the past Chinese ang salitang Ama, na ang ibig sabihin ay lola. Actress Kim Chiu was raised by her paternal grandmother, Francisca Chiu, in Cebu, after her parents separated in 1998. PHOTO/S: @CHINITAPRINCESS ON INSTAGRAM 3 months, according to a Social Ang lola ni Kim ang nagpalaki sa kanya simula nang Weather Stations (SWS) survey maghiwalay ang mga magulang niya noong siya ay eight released Thursday, as the coronavirus years old. My Heart).” para sa kanilang pamilya ang crisis raged across the country and Isa raw kasi iyon sa mga magpaalam sa lola. brought economic activities to a standstill. “REST WELL IN HEAVEN, AMA!” paboritong kanta ng kanyang Pero mas mahirap pa raw Sulat ni Kim sa caption: “She slept peacefully, and little The May 4 to 10 poll found that lola. ngayong hindi sila makabiya- 16.7 percent of respondents went did she know she would wake up in heaven. [white heart Ang kanta ay tungkol sa he papuntang Cebu dahil sa hungry due to lack of available food, emoji]” napakalaki at napakalalim COVID-19 pandemic. which translates to around 4.2 mil- “Rest well in heaven, ama! You don’t have to wait any- na pagmamahal ng isang tao, “Felt hard to say goodbye. lion families nationwide. more sa sunrise ug sunset. I guess in heaven sun is always na tanging Moon lang ang Felt even harder that this The latest figure is the sum of 13.9 shining.” maaaring kumatawan. happened in this kind of percent or 3.5 million families who “You always taught us that tomorrow is another day.” experienced “moderate hunger” and Dagdag ni Kim: “I will miss situation. We were not able to 2.8 percent or nearly 700,000 fami- you ama. fly there to whisper our last lies who experienced “severe hunger.” KIM SINGS CHINESE SONG FOR HER AMA “Visiting Cebu will never goodbye. “This is nearly double the 8.8 Nagpasalamat din si Kim sa pagmamahal at pag-aalaga be the same again,” sulat sa “Rest In Peace Ama.” percent (est. 2.1 million families) ng kanyang lola sa kanilang buong pamilya. post ng aktres, kalakip ang Nagpaabot ng pakikiramay in December 2019, and the highest Saad sa post ni Kim: “Thank you, ama for taking care pensive face, crying face at kay Kim ang mga kapwa niya since the 22.0 percent (est. 4.8 mil- of us, unconditionally.” broken heart emojis. celebrity na sina Sunshine lion families) in September 2014,” May paliwanag naman ang aktres tungkol sa back- SWS said in a statement. Cruz, Iza Calzado, Angelica The pollster defined “moderate ground music sa tribute video para sa kanyang lola. KIM’S FAMILY CAN’T Panganiban, Kakai Bautista, hunger” as experiencing hunger Si Kim mismo ang umawit ng Mandarin love song na TRAVEL TO CEBU Patty Yap, Eula Valdes, Kaye “only once” or “a few times” in the “Yue Liang Dai Biao Wo De Xin (The Moon Represents Ayon kay Kim, napakahirap Abad, at . last 3 months, while “severe hunger” refers to experiencing it “often” or “always.” According to the survey, the hun- ger rate doubled in Metro Manila Liza Soberano admits going cess of being a human and it will go away. and Balance Luzon while the We can get through it,” she shared. and Mindanao also experienced a through an ‘ugly duckling’ Liza said that not having to go to taping rise in hunger. for a series or movie at the moment has Metro Manila, the epicenter of the phase given her skin time to rest from heavy COVID-19 outbreak, appeared to makeup. suffer the brunt of the crisis. From Pretty actress Liza Soberano shares how “I know a lot of us know this already 9.3 percent or 307,000 families, the hunger rate in the Philippine capital she couldn’t appreciate her own beauty. because we’ve been using alcohol a lot rose to 20.8 percent or 693,000 After the abrupt cancellation of her lately. You can see how drying or how it can damage our skin. When I’m doing a families. series Make it With You last June, Liza Hunger also went up in Balance Soberano made it known how she felt shoot, usually I wash my face twice a day. versions of ourselves that we imagine and But if it’s a commercial shoot I can’t, that’s Luzon to 12.6 percent or 1.4 million sad for the fans who would not be able families from 6.3 percent or 688,000 that we want for ourselves. But we can like way too much makeup to remove. But to watch the ending they deserve of the families in the December 2019 latest LizQuen romantic drama. That same never really attain it because of course we for a taping or a movie shooting, probably only want the best for ourselves. Before, I survey. month, the 22-year-old Fil-American after lunch I’ll wash my face and re-apply In the Visayas, some 14.6 percent couldn’t really appreciate the beauty that I actress and model also admitted she had my makeup just to allow my face to kind of or 685,000 families missed meals been experiencing anxiety attacks ever already had or the beauty that others would rest for a bit while I’m enjoying a meal or while 24.2 percent or 1.4 million since the pandemic had been affecting the see in me because I’d pinpoint all the little even just to freshen up because sometimes, families went hungry in Mindanao. whole world. things that I don’t like in myself. But I real- especially when we’re shooting under the The SWS noted that 99 percent Despite being known as one of the most ized that it’s more important to focus on sun, we get really sweaty and oily and all of the families surveyed nationwide beautiful faces in the country today, Liza the whole package and to just appreciate that dirt can just build up on your skin and have received assistance from the admitted she is just like any average girl what God gave you. So if I get one pimple on top of your makeup. And that can really government. who goes through an “ugly duckling” phase. or two, I don’t like to stress out about it bad. It can cause breakouts,” she said. Due to lockdown restrictions, the “Honestly, yes. I think we all have our own anymore because I know it’s a natural pro- poll was conducted using mo- bile phone and computer-assisted telephone interviews with 4,010 respondents. It has a margin of error of plus-minus 2 percent for national figures. Like most countries, the Philip- pine government imposed lockdown rules, which had taken root for 2 months, to rein in the spread of COVID-19. Since emerging in Wuhan City in Hubei province, China in December, the novel coronavirus has sickened 13,434 people in the Philippines, whom 846 died while 3,000 sur- FROM LEFT, Music Box MB The Place to Be, Tala and Tinuno joined the Filipino Street Eat Festival at the vived. Scarborough Town Centre. 20 20 Brief History of the FCT Rosalinda C. Javier Outstanding Student

Awards Program By: Tony A. San Juan, OCT-Ret. (RIP), then FCT President and a retired Duffer- Chairperson and in 2017 up to the present, Distinctively, out of the 120 awardees, there in-Peel Catholic District School Board teacher, Tony A. San Juan, heads the OSA Committee as were 4 who were consistently awarded both in and Tony A. San Juan, FCT lifetime member Chairman. Currently, the committee is com- their Grades 8 & 12 categories( J. Bouckley, B. and a teacher then at the Toronto District School posed of Wendy Arena(FCT Director), Jodelyn Chavez, K. Chavez and M. Sotto); three broth- Board(TDSB). Huang(TCDSB Community Relations Offi- ers and a sister received honours in their G.8 & The OSA program is envisioned “to encourage cer), Steve Pagao( PCCT President), Mary Ann G.12( Bouckley siblings); 2 pairs of brothers and the pursuit of excellence in all levels and areas of Salcedo San Juan, Co-Chair(FCT President & sisters( Nagallo & Samocino) and two pairs of learning among Filipino Canadian youth, with CEO), Fermer Santos( Agincourt Collegiate In- sisters( De Castro & Gonzales) received acco- appropriate recognition and award.” Specifically, stitute-TDSB Vice-Principal), Rose Tijam(PPCO lades. In 2016 and 2017 there were no awardees During a chance meeting one the project is purposefully designed to encour- President) and Tony A. San Juan, Chair(OCT-Re- as FCT put on hold the OSA Program, due to summer in 2004 at the Filipino age and challenge students to achieve academic tired). the focus and attention given to the engagements Centre Toronto, 3 like-mind- success and to develop their potentials to become With the full support of the FCT Board of Di- involved in the sale of the old FCT Parliament ed educators briefly debated productive members of society. rectors and Executive Officers, the Centre’s first Street -building and the attendant transfer and the idea broached by retired The honourees of the annual competitive recognition event was held in November 2005 transition challenges in the newly-purchased Quebec schoolteacher Aida search are selected by members of a judging at the Rizal Hall of the former FCT Building on Scarborough site. Elago-D’Orazio of conferring panel who are leading members of the FilCan 597 Parliament Street, Cabbagetown, Toronto Known presently as the “Rosalinda C. Javier citations to honour top and community in Ontario. Awardees are adjudged with 7 elementary and two secondary school Outstanding Students Awards-RCJ-OSA”, the deserving Filipino Canadian based on a structured evaluation rubrics and honourees. To date, since the award program’s rigid competition was named in honour of the students in the community. weighed in against the established four main inception in 2015, the FCT through its OSA late President & CEO of the Filipino Centre To- Sharing their thoughts and criteria of 1) Academic Grades Average- 50% 2) -Outstanding Student Awards Committee has ronto. The yearly search is continuously on track agreeing to the proposal, the Extracurricular Activities-12.5% 3) Community selected and awarded a total of 120 honourees, and the Awards Committee is fully determined three education professionals Involvement- 12.5%, and 4) Personal Interview broken down as follows: elementary category-57; at inspiring students of Filipino descent to aspire decided to initiate and pursue a Performance- 25%. high school level - 47; and post-secondary tier-16. and study rightfully in order to accomplish good student recognition endeavour... The first and original members of OSA were FCT only started awarding top post-secondary things and win academic distinctions that their thus the FCT Outstanding Stu- A. Elago-D’Orazio (Chair), Rosalinda Javier(- graduates in 2012. Honourees are presented with parents, siblings and loved ones will be proud of. dent Awards project was born. Co-Chair), Victor Agaton, Jodelyn Huang, Tony coveted Trophies or Plaques of Recognition and More than half of the previous awardees are cur- The tatlong butihing guro were A. San Juan, Luchi Sevilla, and Herman Viloria cash prizes solicited from generous and notable rently pursuing high school & university studies Aida D’Orazio, FCT director who all served from 2005 until 2014; then from leaders, professionals, families and businesses in and/or working successfully as professionals in and PR lady, Rosalinda C. Javier 2015-2017 Mary Ann S. San Juan became the the Filipino Canadian community. their respective careers and disciplines.

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CREW CHANGE destinations across the Philippines, but is embarkation and crew change during the solutions to fix the current seafarer travel continued from page 1 awaiting approval from Manila to get the Covid-19 pandemic as well as aiming to impasse that has left 300,000 crew stranded extra flight slots. In the last four months, prevent the spread of Covid-19 for both at sea thanks to Covid-19 restrictions. pines to become a major international hub a total of 734 ships docked or anchored in Filipino and foreign seafarers whether The Joint Manning Group is composed for crew change,” transportation secretary the Port of Manila for the purposes of crew inbound, outbound or transiting. of the five leading manning associations in Arthur Tugade said. change. Japanese shipping lines have been The country was one of just 13 to sign up the Philippines. Filipinos account for the largest share of the quickest to use the Philippines’ estab- last month to new international measures Alampay is calling for a global approach seafarers in the world. lished green lane protocols for crew change. to open up foreign borders for seafarers and to have all seafarers of all nationalities “By becoming a crew change capital of Japan relies on Filipinos for approximately increase the number of commercial flights adopt a common digital quarantine pass re- the world, we would not only prime up our 75% of its crewing needs. to expedite repatriation efforts following an corded via blockchain as well as a seamless seafaring and maritime industry. We also On July 2 the government in in Manila international crew change summit con- contact tracing system. expect to boost our hospitality industry,” created a green lane for seafarers to finally vened by the UK. Once the different countries agree on Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) general speed up crew repatriation during the coro- Dario Alampay, chairman of the Joint and implement a common protocol, it will manager Jay Daniel Santiago said. navirus pandemic. Manning Group based in Manila, wrote to give airlines and ports confidence in allow- Qatar Airways has said this month it The joint circular for the Philippine Splash earlier this month outlining global ing crew changes. has the capacity to fly three times daily to Green Lane provides safe and swift dis-

LEFT, Marky Hugh Talents pose after performing at the Filipino Street Eat Festival. Marky Hugh is the CEO at the end on the right. RIGHT, Marky Hugh, parent Melanie Perez, and me, Jose Baking enjoy the Filipino Street Eat Festival. 21 21 The Filipino Centre Toronto Sets 2020 Love Thy Woman down to last 3 weeks; Ruffa Gutier- Outstanding Students Awards By Tony A. San Juan( OCT-Retired) rez, Eula Valdes laud ABS-CBN The Fili- pino Centre Toron- to-FCT wishes to announce Live on Friday, Love Thy Woman is the first teleserye anew that the “FCT- Rosalinda August 21, Ruffa to air its finale on ABS-CBN’s new broad- thanked viewers cast platforms: on C. Javi- er Outstanding for continuing to cable and satellite and Kapamilya Online Students Awards” for the watch their TV Live on YouTube and Facebook. year 2020 will proceed as earlier show. The series premiered on February 10, communicated. FCT She said, 2020 on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold is a community-based, “Ako, gusto ko block. It also features Christopher de lang sabihin na Leon and , together with volunteer-run and talagang all of us, Mari Kaimo and newbie Karl Gabriel in service-ori- in behalf of all of important roles. ented us, gusto naming On March 23, 2020, Love Thy Woman non-profit hub in the magpasalamat sa had an airing break after ABS-CBN halt- Ruffa Gutierrez (left) and Eula Valdes (right) are proud Greater Toronto Area(G- of Love Thy Woman which has reached 25,000 viewers on inyong lahat na ed production of its entertainment and Kapamilya Online Live and ranks first on iWant. hindi kayo bumitaw sa amin. drama programs due to the COVID-19 TA), Ontario, Canada. “Kahit na isinara na iyong istasyon sa pandemic. A trailblazing project of the TV, sa free TV, nandiyan pa rin kayo sa ABS-CBN decided to air replays of Centre since 2005, it is an annual event Now that Love Thy Woman is mov- Facebook, sa YouTube, number one pa rin its past programs in the time slots of its purposely established to encourage and ing toward its last three weeks on the kayo. drama programs. challenge Filipino Canadian students to Kapamilya Channel beginning August “We can see the numbers and it’s grow- On May 5, 2020, ABS-CBN stopped perform satisfactorily well in school and 24, the three glamorous mommas in the ing every day. So, I think the future is its broadcast operations after the National to achieve academic success by recogniz- show—Ruffa Guttierrez, , and now digital, so nandiyan po kayong lahat, Telecommunications Commission issued ing and awarding the top graduates with —look back with gratitude it’s streaming, and nakatutok pa rin silang a cease-and-desist order following the appropriate incentives such as a cash prize in their hearts. lahat sa atin.” expiration of the network’s congressional and a plaque of recognition. Top-billed by Kim Chiu, Yam Concep- For her part, Eula lauded ABS-CBN for franchise. cion, and , Love Thy Woman braving the odds: “Siyempre, i-commend Love Thy Woman is one of the three The prestigious competition is open topped the most-watched programs on din natin ang ABS dahil iyong foresight programs that resumed airing via the to all eligible elementary, high school iWant immediately after it began showing nila. Kapamilya Channel on June 15, 2020. and post-secondary school graduates in on ABS-CBN’s live streaming platform on “Kudos sa kanila na nakagawa sila ng The other two were A Soldier’s Heart Ontario who completed their respective June 15, 2020. paraan para ituloy iyong show natin kahit and FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. studies with academic honours and other Its real-time viewers on Kapamilya na ang daming nangyayari para i-stop Before the pandemic, Love Thy Woman scholastic proficiencies. The selection Online Live have also reached more than lahat, iyong programming, everything, sa had put in the can four weeks worth of criteria includes: Academic Grades( 50%), 25,000 users. ABS-CBN. episodes. Extra/ Co-curricular Activities( 12.5%), During the Love Thy Woman Chika- “Yet itinuloy pa rin ng ABS na ipala- Sometime in June 2020, the cast began Community Involvement( 12.5%) and han session with Sunshine, Eula, and bas iyong show natin, and makagawa ng its month-long lock-in taping for the Interview Performance( 25%). Macoy Dubs on Kapamilya Online paraan para mapanuod ng televiewers.” remaining episodes of Love Thy Woman. Applications( hard copies) are now being received by mail or by hand at the Filipino Centre Toronto-FCT, c/o Tony A. San Juan, Julia Barretto reveals how she kept realizations while doing home quarantine. “I think RCJ OSA Chairman at: 4395 Sheppard I’m not going to state just one thing, I think just Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M1S 1T9. busy during the ECQ overall it’s just to never take anything for granted. Deadline for the submission of Completed Because before the lockdown, ang dami pa nating Applications is on September 26, 2020(Sat- After moving into her own home last year, Julia nagagawa na hindi natin akalang it would be taken urday). Interviews for qualified Elementary( Barretto said that she still had some adjustments away from us, na hindi na pala natin ito magaga- Grade 8) and Secondary( Grade 12) school to make when the country went on lockdown last wa in just a snap of a finger. So just to never take graduates are scheduled to be held at the FCT March. “At first it was so hard for me to adjust lalo anything for granted, the simple things like being Board Room on a Saturday and/or Sunday na nung in-announce na na lockdown because I am beginning in October 2020, with time still to pag-spend ako ng time dun sa bahay ko. And ayun able to go to the grocery, go see a friend. Don’t rarely home. We’re always working, we’re always be arranged. Post-secondary school graduates naka-create ako ng routine, naturally ang nangyari take anything for granted kasi hindi mo alam kung on the go so nung nangyari nung lockdown it was are exempted from the interview provided nagigising na ako ng maaga and because The kailan mawawala yun. Honestly, just be in constant important for me to have a routine because it was they meet the qualification requirements and pretty actress, who stars in the Kapamilya Online communication with the people you care about is another way to keep myself sane. Para lang hindi their academic honours are rightly notated in Live’s latest digital special Love Unlock, said she also important pala. Check up on them. Make sure lang ako masyado ma-buang sa bahay. And I think the documents(diploma or certificate) as well. was happy to be able to cook more for her family. that they are okay. Kasi tayo tayo lang din yung naturally my body adapted to it and na-enjoy ko na The Awarding Day event is tentatively set The 23-year-old actress said she had a lot of naghuhugutan ng lakas.,” she said. rin yung time ko, yung opportunity na maka- on November 22, 2020( Sunday), 2:00 pm. at the FCT Social Hall. To protect the health and safety of guests, participants and the Bernadette Sembrano, natang- time that this happened to me, that I was interfere sa kanyang fair judgement at public due to COVID-19 crisis, the FCT will enjoying the morning tapos pagdating ng mga komentaryo,” she added. strictly observe the protocols and procedures( gal as field reporter sa ABS-CBN hapon, medyo not so good news,” dagdag Lolit also said that the issue is not such as a face covering, physical distancing, pa niya pagkatapos ng kanyang announce- enough to destroy the credibility of the sanitizers, % of attendees) established by Na-retrench na bilang field reporter ment. veteran broadcaster. the City of Toronto and other government ng ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya ang “Hindi iyan isang lumang issue ang agencies during the selection interview, the broadcast journalist na Lolit Solis defends Arnold Clavio over puwede sumira sa kredibilidad ng isang awarding program and the reception. si Bernadette Sembrano. Sarah Balabagan issue Arnold Clavio.Kung anuman ang tutoo, The members of the FCT- RCJ OSA Ang Lingkod Kapamilya kung anuman ang gusto nila palabasin sa Committee are Wendy Arena( FCT direc- ay ang public service pagbubukas ng isang private na bagay sa tor), Jodelyn Huang( TCDSB Community Veteran entertainment columnist Lolit segment ng TV Patrol na buhay ng isang tao, this time sure ako pa- Relations Officer), Steve Pagao( Philippine Solis defended Kapuso broadcaster Arnold nagbibigay ng tulong sa palpak ang plano nila kay Arnold Clavio,” Chamber of Commerce and Trade-Toronto Clavio on the issue of allegedly fathering mga Kapamilyang nan- she said. President), Fermer Santos((TDSB- Agincourt the first born of former overseas Filipino gangailangan sa pamam- She also advised Arnold’s critics to leave Collegiate Institute Vice-Principal), Rose worker (OFW) Sarah Balabagan. agitan ng ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya him alone. “He is a good man, a good Tijam( Philippine Press Club-Ontario Presi- In her Instagram account, Lolit posted Foundation, Inc. person doing his job, hayaan natin siya. dent), Mary Ann S. San Juan( FCT President) a photo of Arnold, saying that the issue Ito ang kanyang ini-announce nung Kaya mo iyan Arnold, ikaw pa, Idol kita and Tony A. San Juan( OCT-Retired Ontario is not new. “Si Arnold Clavio naman ang August 25, sa pamamagitan ng isang noh,” she said. Educator). nasa news Salve. Katawa dahil matagal ng video sa kanyang Facebook page. Sarah recently revealed in a Facebook For further information, interested appli- issue iyan na paulit ulit na lang binubuk- “By noon time, I got a call from my Live video that Arnold is the father of her cants are requested to check, download and san pag gusto ‘buwisitin’ si Arnold,” the superior, sa aking trabaho as a reporter first born. print out the Application Form, Criteria and talent manager said. for ABS-CBN. I was told that I was re- Social media users blasted Arnold for Qualification Requirements shown in the “Isa sa pinaka mahusay at fair radio trenched,” pagtatapat ni Bernadette. flaunting his new hairdo amid the issue. Attachments or website: filipinocentretoronto. “Masakit din. But this isn’t the first journalists natin si Arnold Clavio, iyon com. private life niya hindi kahit kelan naka 22 22 Reaksyon ni Sarah Geronimo sa ABS-CBN may payo para sa mental shutdown, labis na hinangaan ng mga netizen health sa gitna ng COVID-19 crisis USAP-USAPAN ngayon ang isyu Sa gitna ng dumaraming network. ng mental health sa gitna ng krisis mga artistang naba-bash Narito ang ilan sa mga pangkalusugan na kinahaharap ngayon sa social media mata- reaksyon ng netizen: ng buong mundo. Magmula nang pos magpahayag ng kanilang pumutok ang COVID-19 pandem- opinyon tungkol sa pagsasara “Yan ang taong may pinaga- ic, marami na ang nagbago sa ng ABS-CBN, iba ang sinapit ralan wala ng madami pang mundong ating ginagalawan kaya ni Sarah Geronimo. sinasabi di maarte di may paiyak hindi rin kataka-taka na maraming iyak pa akala mo namatayan kaya Habang ang ilan sa Chan- tao ngayon ang nakakaramdam ng humahanga ako sa iyo sarah g isa nel 2 celebrities gaya nila stress, anxiety, at maging depres- kang mabuting anak may breeding sion. at Kim Chiu ikaw ang artista na di marunong Mas dumarami rin ang celebrities ay mga nagpupuyos sa galit, magsisi sa ibang tao alam mo kung na nagbabahagi ng kani-kanilang malayong malayo sa kanila ano ang tama sa mali” pangamba at coping mechanisms ang naging reaksyon ng singer-actress na si “Date ng mgaan dugo ko s batang ito since habang nasa ilalim ng enhanced Sarah G. malaman ko n npkbait n anak yun pla tlgang community quarantine. Nagbigay Sa Instagram ng Pop Star, simple at mbait siya s lhat God bless you Miss Sarah” ng personal advice ang Kapuso kalmado ang caption nito sa kanyang post “I luv her! Lahat ng kapamilya stars na main- actress and Owe My Love star na tungkol sa Kapamilya network shutdown. gay at nagngangawa unfollow ko si sarah lang si Lovi Poe kung papaano malal- ang ndi, kasi napakatahimik nya, mapayapa Sa nasabing Instagram post, makikita abanan ang pandemic anxiety. syang tao..” anu-ano. “The moment siguro may lamang ang ribbon na may kulay ng ABS- Kinakailangan daw simulan ang “Kasi totoong may talent sya, at higit sa lahat umaga nang positibo sa pamamag- nararamdaman kang certain stress CBN logo at ang simpleng caption na mabait” itan ng page-exercise, pagdarasal, ulit, pick up a book and start read- “Praying for my ABS-CBN family.” “mas lalo tumaas respeto at paghanga ko s o meditation. Malaking tulong ing, cook, bake,” ani Lovi. Pinaka- Dahil dito, napansin at pinuri ng mga knya” daw ang masayang tugtugin para huli, gamitin daw ang panahon na netizen kung gaano kalalim ang karakter “God bless u Sarah Geronimo, saludo kami sa pasiglahin ang sarili. ito upang pagtibayin ang relasyon o pagkatao ng Pop Star na sumalamin sa kabaitan mo.” Dagdag ni Lovi, importante rin sa ating mga mahal sa buhay lalo kanyang naging kalmadong reaksyon sa “Tagahanga niya ako since her early years na panatilihing busy ang sarili para pa at higit na kailangan natin ng emotional support. nangyaring pagpapasara sa kanyang home dahil Ma Pagpakumbaba.” maiwasan makapag-isip ng kung

THE SOCIALLIST It turns out in this pandemic times, you only limit the number of people inside the circles are. After all, if we stay inside, continued from page 4 cannot linger inside the festival proper. the area to 100. So, to make it fair for less people will be able to get in and the So, off we went with our lawn chairs and the people still lining up to get inside food vendors will also sell less. This is not other friends also. our blankets and outside the area. They the festival, we had to get outside, where going to be easy for all of us. But it was Anyway, we did not expect that we a fun day. The sun was out despite the will still be fighting a virus in the 21st threat of rain. The rain did not fall. century. It was a shock to all of us. All My friend Ed Joaquin said they are forms of gatherings have disappeared. having their second Asialicious festival at Celebrations are limited in numbers. We Woodside mall on September 11-13. cannot touch and get close to our family, Good luck to all of us fighting this relatives and friends. pandemic. Whatever celebrations I attended were either in parks are just limited in the number of guests. The hosts cannot LOVING THE OUTDOORS invite all their family and friends even if This pandemic has changed the Filipino they wanted too. from indoor-loving to outdoor-loving However, let us all do our part to sur- crowd. vive this pandemic. As the Persian adage I’ve been invited to a few gatherings says, “This too shall pass.” and some of them were held outdoors. Good day and Good luck. Nobody wants to celerbate indoors if they can help it. And when we eat at NO LOITERING restaurants, we pick the time that it’s Outdoor festivals during this pandemic not crowded and a restaurant that has might be described as the Anti-lingering a patio. The only place where we’ve festivals. This reminded me of the stage eaten indoor is at FV Foods and me and 2 of the reopening at the food court in my friend where the only ones eating malls. You can buy food but you can- halo-halo. not sit and eat at the food court. In this I do not know what we’ll do when outdoor festival, you line up to get inside the cold weather comes. If patios get the festival perimeter, you line-up to buy covered, it won’t be outdoor anymore, food and you can eat the food but you would it? cannot linger for long inside the perim- eter. Marky Hugh and his entertainers IN THE WORKS were performing. At around 4:30, they Kim Mahistrado fashion is planning his were asked to vacate the area near the fashion show for December. He is also performance area. Of course, we Filipi- involved in a fashion event in September nos will stay because if our daughter or with Miss Canada Globe Pageant. sons are performing, we have to linger. We wish them all the luck. It’s not They were supposed to still perform an- easy planning any gathering during this other set of numbers and a fashion show. pandemic.

IVANA ALAWI those who started in sexy roles and meta- continued from page 12 morphosed into serious (read: heavy-drama) acting? “Dati, I would get so annoyed dahil akala “Yes. Hindi naman ako habang buhay nila mabibili nila ako sa pera nila. As I just magpapa-sexy.” said, my mindset is always this: You can look sa akin mismo. Pinapahiya ko talaga sila and Her type of guy? Instead of revealing what the real Ivana but you cannot touch. Usually the indecent I tell them directly kahit gaano pa kadami “I like personality more over appearance. Alawi is, she reminded STAR readers, “The proposals hindi siya direct na sinasabi sa ‘yang pera mo hindi mo ako mabibili. I have Mas importante sa akin ang ugali ng lalake real me, the real Ivana, can be seen in my akin, parang dinadaan nila sa kakilala ko. my own money and I earn my own money kesa sa itsura niya.” YouTube vlogs.” Pero meron din mga direct na sinasabi nila the right way.” Would she follow in the footsteps of Dig her up!!! 23 23 Matteo with Sarah now the

best moments in Matteo’s life Ressa’s inclusion in THERE are three showbiz couples who are life is and he quickly replied: “It’s great! It’s you learn also about humility so much. TIME’s influential all newly married. There’s Sarah Geroni- amazing! I recommend it to all my friends. One thing I learned, you are not always mo and who had a civil I was talking nga to my other batchmates, right, because the wife is always correct.” women list a mistake – wedding at a hotel in BGC last February. about married life. At sabi ko, ‘Bro, I think He laughs but quickly adds. “But on a Juancho Trivino and “Unang Hirit” co-host you should get married too, man.’ I don’t serious note, you know, you really learn Palace Joyce Pring also tied the knot in a garden know, maybe I’m just in my honeymoon how to balance things and when to just wedding last February. In November, it’s stage or I’m still in the beginning of my give in, or just how to agree. We are given President Duterte at the oath taking of singer-actress and broadcast- marriage, but you know, it’s amazing to more time by the ECQ to just focus on newly-appointed officials, 2020March- er Mark Zambrano who exchanged I do’s in wake up, to sleep beside the person you each other and learn how to be more 03Duterte to continue public engagements a garden wedding in San Juan, Batangas. love the most.” patient and all these things. It’s a nice phase The policemen accused of recycling illegal All of them were not able to have their He considers his wife Sarah a real bless- kumbaga. Being with my wife, it’s also in a drugs seized from a November 29, 2013, usual honeymoon because of the worldwide ing. “Yes she’s a real blessing, kasi kumbaga, way, a blessing in disguise that we have an operation in Mexico, Pampanga attend a corona health crisis. For Matteo G., he says I found my partner. You know, there are extended honeymoon. It’s a time na we’re reinvestigation hearing at the Department that although they were not able to have just so many things we can do together and really “locked-in” in our place and we’re of Justice on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. the usual honeymoon elsewhere, the days so many things we can achieve together.” getting to know each other more and more Police Major Rodney Baloyo IV failed to he is now spending with his wife are still So he doesn’t mind if the lockdown came every single day. That’s the interesting part. attend as he was detained by the Senate. “the best moments of my life”. so soon after their wedding? “Siempre we’re We even take turns sa pagluluto ng meals Danny PataAlleged ‘ninja cops’ plead not In a Facebook Live chat for a product worried din, but staying home also makes namin.” guilty to criminal charges he is endorsing, he was asked how married you learn about yourself so much more and a man wearing sunglasses: Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo, Feb. 11, 2020© PCOO Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo, Feb. 11, 2020 TIME Magazine may have erred in in- Kris’ comeback TV show Carmina’s charmed family life cluding journalist and administration critic Maria Ressa in its list of the most influential stopped again women of the century, Presidential Spokes- churns TV show person Salvador Panelo said Friday. WE feel sad for since her journey to re- Ressa, CEO of online news site Rappler, to and their twin turn to primetime TV is stalled once again. We’re told joined former President in kids, Cassy and Mavy Legaspi. The there’s been a conflict between Kris and the producers of the list which was released by the New York- whole family is now part of the her show called Positive Exposure Production, that’s why based publication this week. morning talk-variety show, “Sarap, the supposed airing of “Love Life with Kris” has been “You can’t be correct all the time. Mistakes Di Ba?”, which Zoren himself is stopped again. happen. Maybe this is one of them,” Panelo directing now that it is being shot Too bad because the promotion for the show is now told reporters. right in their own home for safety going full blast. “But if that is the perception of those who protocols. We also feel sorry for the loyal fans of Kris who have measure her, eh di wala tayong magagawa.” The show will now be seen on been sending us messages saying they’re so happy she President Rodrigo Duterte had been vocal an earlier time slot at 10 AM. “Yes, would finally be back on TV and they promise to sup- about his displeasure with Rappler’s critical mas maaga na po kami and please port “Love Life with Kris” once it starts airing. This is reports on his policies, especially the war on join sa aming unli-chikahan as a so different from that time when her mother, the late drugs. armina Villarroel turning family as we share with you easy Cory Aquino, was president and everyone was trying to In February 2018, the President banned 45 years old on August 17. recipes to cook and fun activities with our get her. Rappler from covering all his activities, She’s one actress we saw whole family,” says Carmina. “May special Her career turned sour when her brother Noynoy which the media outfit challenged before the growing up before our very guests kaming Kapuso stars na makikisaya no longer became the president and ABS-CBN let go of Supreme Court. own eyes. She was discov- sa atin and magse-share ng kung anu-ano her and no one would get her so she turned to digital C Rappler and its officers led by Ressa faced ered as a child actress for a fastfood com- ang mga pinagkakaabalahan nilang gawin broadcasting. Maybe her fans should just pray for all the a number of lawsuits including cyber libel, mercial then Regal got her to do movies sa panahong ito ng lockdown. kinks to be ironed out as soon as possible, so that there violation of the country’s anti-dummy law, and she became a part of “Palibhasa Lal- Aside from the show’s exciting seg- will still be some possibility for her show to be aired on and tax evasion. ake”. Her life and love journey is an open ments, “Sarap, Di Ba?” will also give free TV in the not-so-distant future. “She’s a good journalist as far as I am con- book to everyone. P5,000 worth of giveaways for their loyal cerned except that she cannot go over and Now, she has one of the happiest fami- viewers. beyond her biases,” Panelo said. lies in showbiz with her durable marriage

LOWEST SALARY ended up in the second part of the ranking Makakasama rin nina Kris at Barbara sa Wish Ko continued from page 1 (12th out of 16). It was outrun by countries Barbara may international Lang sina Biboy Ramirez at Ahron Villena. such as (P30,600), India (P21,600), and Australia’s P164,800 (6th). film na hindi maipalabas Vaness may message sa kapatid na The Philippines’ average salary of P15,200 or Vietnam (P20,000).” “Following was (P15,100), Sri MATAGAL ding hindi naging visible ang young frontliner sa US is likewise lower than its other neighbors in actress na si Barbara Miguel sa telebisyon pero Lanka (P12,800), Cambodia (P10,500), and SA isang Instagram post, Southeast Asia: Malaysia P41,300 (49th), ngayong Sabado (August 29), mapapanuod siya Pakistan (P10,300). The ultimate leaders are proud na pinasalamatan Thailand P30,700 (60th), and Vietnam sa episode ng Wish Ko Lang kasama ni Kris Bernal. Singapore, Australia, and Hong Kong — the ni Vaness del Moral ang P20,000 (80th). Although it was somewhat Gagampanan ni Barbara ang anak ng only countries with average wages higher kapatid niyang si Juliene higher than Indonesia’s P15,100 (96th), karakter ni Kris sa kuwento. than P140,000,” it added. Marie na isang frontliner sa US. Bangladesh’s P15,100 (97th), and Georgia’s Bukod sa paglabas sa TV, aminado The Philippines — also a developing Aniya, “To my sister @chinkybabyyy, a nurse in P14,100 (100th). Egypt’s average salary is at ang award-winning actress na na- country — has long suffered from low the US. Thank you for your sacrifice and work, for P10,800 (104th), Nigeria at P9,100 (108th), mi-miss niya na rin ang paggawa ng wages prompting labor groups to seek wage making sure your patients get the proper care they and Cuba at P1,800 (110th). pelikula. Ang last kasi niyang movie project, di pa increases and regularization for job security. need, for the risk you take every time you go to The survey, which was conducted for Au- naipalalabas. However, the current pandemic has wors- work knowing that the virus is still out there.” gust, processed data coming from Numbeo, “Nag-shoot po ako for an international film pero ened existing conditions, as some companies Nagpaalala rin ang ‘Love of my Life’ actress sa a website that surveys hundreds of thousands di pa siya pinapalabas,” say ni Barbara. Wish ng were left with no choice but to terminate kapatid na magpahinga at ‘wag pababayaan ang of citizens about their salaries after taxes, and award-winning actress na magampanan ang isang employees to ensure continuous operations. sarili, “When you’re tired and exhausted, send me arranged the rank using the value of the Phil- role na iba sa mga nagawa na niya dati. “I wish to The latest surveys from the Social Weather a message anytime (bilang magkaiba tayo ng time- ippine peso based on the prevailing exchange have a role na sobrang powerful na woman. A girl Stations said that the country’s unemploy- zone, babasahin ko nalang pag gising na ako) after rate in Google Finance for this month. na hindi umuurong sa laban and I hope it’s gonna ment rate increased to 45.5 percent in July as all, you are human and it’s OKAY to feel frustrated, “The average wages after taxes come from be sci-fi/adventure! Para iba naman po from my people were left out of jobs while lockdowns tired, sad, angry. Stay safe sis and be careful. I love the website numbeo.com. Local curren- heavy roles.” were placed to avoid coronavirus transmis- you and I will keep praying for you!” cies were converted at the average Google Paano naman nakarelate si Barbara sa karakter sions. Sa huli, sinaluduhan ni Vaness ang lahat ng nurs- Finance rate for August 2020,” Picodi.com niya sa Wish Ko Lang? Sagot niya: “Yung pagmama- The Philippine economy, on the other es sa serbisyong patuloy nilang binibigay sa publiko, explained. hal ng isang anak sa kanyang ina, [na] kahit anong hand, contracted as the gross domestic prod- “Para sa sakripisyo mo kabsat! Salute to all nurses It likewise pointed out that, “When it mangyari nandyan sila para sa isa’t isa. Kagaya po comes to Asian countries, the Philippines uct decreased 16.5 percent for the second out there! You are not just a nurse, but God’s army!” quarter of 2020. ng pagmamahal namin ng mama ko.” 24 24 BEFORE NADINE that one project. continued from page 18 Since Armida was married to one of the this contract, Marquez sought out Nora’s most brilliant lawyers in the country – the biological mother, Antonia, and made her esteemed Leonardo Sigiuon-Reyna – she sign a new one with Tower. Her first project knew how to get around Rosanna’s con- tract. Hunk with Tower was Musical Teenage Idol that paid her P15,000. When Rosanna entered into a long-term Sampaguita, of course, was agreement with Seiko in the early 1990s, unhappy with Nora’s action and she already had two kids. Seiko must have sued her for breach of contract. thought that male moviegoers would probably get turned off if they found Shot While the case was ongoing, Nora was allowed to make mov- out that the sex siren they were selling ies for both production outfits. But was already a mother. Jarius when the decision was handed down It was therefore stipulated in the by Judge Ulpiano Sarmiento, it legal agreement between the two parties that if and when it was dis- Monzon ruled in favor of Sampaguita. (PHOTO BY KRYPTON) Sampaguita was actually covered by the public that Rosanna allowed to garnish some 1.3 had two kids, the contract would Jarius, with singing million pesos of Nora’s then ex- automatically be null and void. isting properties. (A house and lot in a posh With pleasure – Rosanna lovingly intro- partner Ryza Quijano subdivision in those days cost a lot less than duced Grace and Robert Dennis (Onyok) won the World that.) In the end, Sampaguita just forgave to anyone who would care to ask about her Champion Jr Vocal her and didn’t take any of her properties – if lovely children and went on to do Liga- Group title at the only to prove that what they fought for was ya ang Itawag Mo sa Akin for a cool one World Champion never about money, but matters of princi- million pesos. of Performing Arts ples. And that was how her slavery contract with Seiko was terminated. Rosanna (WCOPA) 2020 About a decade after Sampaguita, LVN contest. He and and Premiere stopped Roces became an In the 1990s, Seiko paid Rosanna Ryza are members making pictures, a new award-winning of Marky Hugh batch of major movie Roces P60,000 per movie. In 1997, actress shortly after studios came along – Armida Siguion Reyna wanted that. Productions. With Regal, Viva and Seiko. to do “Ligaya” and In the case of his talent, and his Seiko wasn’t exactly was willing to pay her a million Nadine Lustre, she looks, he is going known to be generous pesos just for that one project. decided recently to ot get far. We wish to its contract stars. All leave Viva Artists him all the luck in his that , for instance, got for Agency even if company officials insist that endeavours. doing Machete in 1990 was P60,000. she still has an existing contract with them. In the 1990s, Seiko made a lot of money Neither party has gone to court – at least, producing Rosanna Roces films. Rosanna not yet. was also paid P60,000 in movie after movie. Perhaps Viva may just sue her if she In 1997, however, Armida Siguion Reyna decides to accept work outside of the com- wanted Rosanna Roces so much to do Liga- pany without the blessings of Viva Artists ya ang Itawag Mo sa Akin and was willing Agency. Will Nadine dare do it? to pay the actress a million pesos just for Let the legal battle begin.

‘It’s important to start brand new’ - Liza Soberano

MANILA, Philippines — When ABS-CBN was denied of its franchise renewal last month, among the thousands of em- ployees who lost their jobs are the network’s superstars like Liza Soberano. “It’s so weird to be not doing anything. And when all of that goes away, I was like ‘Is it the end of the world, end of my life, now?’” Liza confessed on what her “new normal” felt like. Apart from losing her high-rating TV series “Make It With You” with boyfriend Enrique Gil, Liza was forced to close her spa since such businesses are still restricted under community quarantine. “Of course, I miss the relaxing feeling of the spa, but of course, our safety is what matters,” she said. Out of job and out of business, Liza thought of starting anew by venturing into what she previously had no time for: Vlogging. Similarly, she asked peo- ple, especially on social media, to be more sensitive about others’ feelings especially since studies show anxiety is on the rise due to the pandemic. “It’s not good to pick up on other people’s flaws, making fun of people. It’s time for everyone to connect more together in battling the crisis.” To those who lost their jobs during the pandemic just like her, Liza said: “I just want to let them know that there’s something to be hopeful about… It doesn’t really matter what other people say. What matters is what is import- ant for you.”

STAYING FOCUSED they really do not have much talent. But I disagree. continued from page 2 I’m really happy when I’m on stage, and I want them to find and experience that too.” surprise that Shanaia loves doing TikTok mobile Coming back to Canada during the pandemic videos and is recognized as a TikTok Social Influencer has given Shanaia a break and enjoy time with her with more than 100K followers. family. When things are better, she will go back to “It’s really “They would say that they’re not going to over- whelming make it anywhere, or that they really do when people not have much talent. But I disagree.” at school would tell me how they’re inspired by what I’m doing the Philippines to continue studying and hone her now,” Shanaia says. Even before signing with a major craft more. She is now comfortable singing Tagalog network, Shanaia would encourage others to see where performing can take them. “They would say STAYING FOCUSED that they’re not going to make it anywhere, or that continued on page 27 25 25 bly hinting at their involvement. Fellow How Yassi turned a a triple actors and , along with screenwriter Noreen Capili, were among the individuals included in YASSI whammy around the post. from page 1 eventually ask her about Coco Martin saan puwede. I realized that being isolated Aside from the Instagram page, the and their long-running action series, “Ang doesn’t mean we have to go through this two actors have also launched a YouTube managed to stay positive amid a string of Probinsyano.” [emotionally] apart.” channel with the same name. stressors. “I just deci­ded to eliminate ev- “If you were surprised about the way And to celebrate her 25th birthday last Gonzales and Dee first starred together erything that was causing negative Coco reacted to the shutdown of the May 11, she deci­ded to spend it with sick in the 2009 TV drama series “” thoughts, because when the network, please understand that many children in hospitals. “I decided to give pandemic was just starting, of the guys who lost their jobs were away toys,” Yassi related. “Just by seeing alongside Xian Lim and Ejay Falcon. The we were all so unsure about the same people we’ve worked them happy made my day special. Masay- pair then went on to costar in other TV what was happening. with on the set daily—the makeup ang masaya ako on my birthday!” series such as “”, “The “But the time off helped artists, the people who clean our Blood Sisters” and “Magkaribal” make me realize that it set, the ones who build it, the guys Erich Gonzales, was best to take away all who buy us coffee. We feel their pain. reveal new project together Jerome Ponce at Teejay Mar- the negativity. Sure, listen ‘What will happen to them and their to the news, process that families?’ That’s where the pain or quez, bibida sa isang BL series information, and help anger was coming from. Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee an- others if you can. “I distinctly remember the day nounced that they are working together Isang bagong proyekto ang nakatakdang pagsa- Then, focus on your the network was shut down—we on a new production, which will be mahan ng dalawang guwapong aktor na sina Jerome life and family. went out of the room during taping, shown through the platform Ponce at Teejay Marquez na bibida sa unang BL o Boys Napansin ko that gathered by the pool, and we cried “Enrich Originals”. Love series ng Regal Films. Isang bagong proyekto ang nakatakdang pagsa- if a person doesn’t together. We sobbed in silence.” “Can’t wait to share this take good care of On a lighter note, a quaran- mahan ng dalawang guwapong aktor na sina Jerome with all of you [heart emoji],” Ponce at Teejay Marquez na bibida sa unang BL o Boys himself, there’s no tine-related “accomplish- Gonzales said on her Instagram page way he’ll be able to take care of the people Love series ng Regal Films. Sa pamamagitan ng isang ment” that Yassi said she last Friday, Aug. 21, alongside a photo of around him.” was proud of was how shared link mula them. Asked for her advice to those having the period of isolation sa Facebook page, difficulty during the quarantine, she said, helped her develop her “Soon on ENRICH ORIGINALS,” kinumpirma mismo “Hold on to the people who are still there culinary skills. “I was she added while tagging an Instagram ito ni Teejay. “And the for you. Kasi, the pande­mic could strip able to cook for the people account dedicated to their upcoming craze for boys’ love away everything you own. At the at home,” she beamed. “My whole project. content continues as end of the day, you realize life, it was something I thought I’d They later , Inc. ventures into their first web- series, a BL story starring Jerome Ponce (A Soldier’s those things don’t really never learn. Now I can feed them paella showed stills of matter. Sana, when (laughs)!” Heart, Ang Henerasyong Sumuko sa Love) and Teejay Hold on to the people who are still there for you. them playing Marquez (Hellcome Home, G! LU!). this is over, we can all go back If you think it sounded like Yassi had new roles, as to how things were— to dine out with Jerome will play the role of Jim and Teejay plays kept to herself during the lockdown, you’ve seen on the En- our loved ones or spend time with friends. got another think coming. In fact, she and Ben. “It’s a story about friendship that develops into rich Originals “For now, I’m trying to fix our house and Issa spent a considerable chunk of time love,” said writer and director Easy Ferrer (Finding You, start life without dad. It’s just me and my embarking on a “mission” to raise money account. Dee will be portraying a char- The Missing). sister Issa now. When the ECQ (enhanced for the needy and feed front-liners. acter named Gian Carlo Santilla while Currently titled #BenxJim, the webseries has a community quarantine) was lif­ted, I had “The pandemic was a wake-up call for Gonzales is set to play Gianna Reyes. September 2020 target release and will be shown my father’s room renovated because it’s everyone,” she explained. “No one could While neither of them has shared fur- on Regal Entertainment, Inc.’s Facebook page and hard to keep seeing it without him. have predicted that this global health crisis ther details of the project, they revealed YouTube channel.” Ito ang unang BL series na gagawin ng Regal “In a way, my dad is still there. I know was going to happen. So, let’s look at it as that they have already started shooting he’s always going to be there when I’m an opportunity to either help people or Entertainment na unang pinasikat ng Thai stars na sina its pilot episode. The two posted a photo Bright Vachirawit at Win Metawin ng 2gether series na having a hard time, whether in my dreams make a fresh start. of a whiteboard which stated they were or when butterflies come to me. I’ve never napapanood sa Kapamilya Channel at iWant. “My sister and I started making small working on the eighth sequence of the really felt he had left us completely, so just sandwiches for front-liners almost every Ang upcoming BL series ni Jerome at Teejay ay sa first episode. changing the room helps me cope [with the day. We would go to checkpoints [and dis- direksyon ni Easy Ferrer. loss] a little better.” tribute them]. Hindi kami tumatawid, bas- They also tagged various people in the Of course, Yassi knew someone would ta pumupunta lang kami kung hanggang said post on their project’s page, possi-

Isko Moreno: They ‘could be in a tweet. The Manila city government shut down Philippines tops world for on Thursday four establishments of Elegant Fumes conditioning our mind-set’ Beauty Product Inc., a Binondo-based cosmetics company which described in the packaging of one of online child sex abuse: study MANILA - Manila Mayor Francsico “Isko Moreno” its products that Manila is a province of the People’s Domagoso said on Friday night that the issue on the Republic of China. The city cited several violations “There are children who need rescue Philippines’ sovereignty should not be ignored. committed by the company, including he Philippines has become now, but rescue starts with timely “They could be conditioning misrepresentation and distribution the world’s largest known detection and robust reporting,” said our mind-set. Soon we’d be without the necessary permit from source of online child IJM’s Philippine director Samson surprised who’s in our backyard, the Food and Drug Administration. sexual exploitation, with Inocencio. we’d be surprised at our children’s Domagoso also sought the deportation of two Chinese who own the company. endemic poverty helping The report said of the victims it answers in Social Studies,” he said T identified had been preyed upon for drive a surge in abuse, a years and the youngest was less than a report said. year old. “We need to act as a global commu- (Pop-ups are not supposed to Parents and relatives were nity -- ending impunity in both source be taken seriously - EDITOR) responsible for facilitating the countries like the Philippines and Candid SPOOF abuse in nearly all cases, according to demand countries,” Philippine Justice the International Justice Mission aid Undersecretary Emmeline Villar said in I wanna cut the group’s seven-year study. cake. a statement responding to the findings. The combination of English fluency The United Nations Children’s Fund said and high internet connectivity in the in February that the Philippines is one of former US colony had helped make the top global sources of child sex abuse the country a “global hotspot” for child materials, with 600,000 “sexualized” photos pornography, the report said. of Filipino children bartered and traded in The proportion of Philippine internet 2018 alone. addresses used to host child pornog- Last April, the Manila-based Child raphy had tripled in the three years Rights Network warned the country’s coro- to 2017, said the study, which based navirus lockdown had led to an increase its findings on data collected by law in the online sharing and selling of child sexual abuse materials. enforcement data.

Joshua Panaligan celebrates his 7th birthday athe Milliken Park. 26 26 I don’t want to have a boyfriend who works in the STAYING FOCUSED Arci dares Gerald to same industry as I do. I don’t want to feel continued from page 25 awkward—just like what I always observe court her from the people around me—if ever I don’t songs but would like to do more acting. “Acting end up with the guy. is great because you have to have a connection When asked whether­ or not she with your co-actors or else it shows that it’s fake. “I also noticed that all the actors would “entertain” her “Love I’ve learned a lot during the workshops, and they I get to work with feel that I’m ‘one Unlock” costar Gerald Ander- even let us do crazy things like pretend to be other of the boys.’ None of them has tried son if ever the actor decides things aside from people.” courting me yet. Also, it’s hard to be to court her now that both of Shanaia is one of the talents being managed by in a relationship these days because of Atty. James Christopher Domingo. She just turned them are single, Arci Muñoz the pandemic. Being in an [long-distance 18, but knowing her focus for one so young, she is Shanaia wittily replied: “I really don’t relationship] is tough.” definitely is on the right track. Watch out world! Gomez know. Let’s allow Gerald to try Arci said what worked well with her it first.”“I haven’t really­ tried and Gerald was that “we already felt dating a guy from show biz yet. Ge comfortable with each other even during (Gerald’s nickname), do you want our first project together. ’Di ko kasi to try it?” Arci quipped. hinahaluan ng malice,” she said, laughing The actress and frontman of the rock band Philia quickly added: “I keep saying that as much as possible,

Canada’s Top Choice held their Giveback Fundraising concert last March at the Fairview Library Theatre.

GIVEBACK Fundraising Concert

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