ittle anila LNOV. - DECEMBERM. Confidential2013 Good Life The show must go eludes on - for many Yolanda Victims Typhoon Yolanda brought unprecedented loss of life and property to a big part of the — At his vegetable stand that Filipinos worldwide rallied around with every kind of on a busy street in the Philippine capital, relief drive to send help for the Lamberto Tagarro is surrounded by victims. Here in Toronto, there gleaming, modern skyscrapers, between were concerts, auctions, donations which a river of luxury vehicles flows. of goods and money, bingo games, impromptu pageants and parties “The Philippines is the rising tiger to raise funds for the victims. On economy of Asia,” Mr. Tagarro said. “But facebook alone, I canbarely keep only the rich people are going up and up. up with all the evetns happening I’m not feeling it.” left and right, and most of them, on the same night, day and time. Mr. Tagarro earns the equivalent of Some organizations opted not about $5 a day working before dawn and to have any Christmas party and after dark, battling petty corruption to instead send the proceeds as their maintain his improvised sidewalk stand contribution. Other organizations cannot simply cancel the events and dealing with rising wholesale prices as it is logistically impossible. for the onions and tomatoes he sells. Others went ahead but donated The Philippines, with a 7.8 percent a portion of the proceeds, like the expansion of gross domestic product in Camilineos Association of Canada. The Filipino Centre Toronto (FCT), the first quarter of 2013, has the fastest- with their Ms. FCT growing economy in East Asia, surpassing pageant dinner night decided to even China’s. The country has a red-hot donate all the net proceeds to the stock market, a strong currency and a typhoon relief. steady stream of accolades and upgrades IN PHOTO, Anita Diaz of Ready from international ratings agencies. Honda of Mississauga models her traditional dress at the FCT Miss Paraluman Pageant at Rembrandt GOOD LIFE Hall. continued on page 11

Don’t worry, Merry Christmas to Everyone! play basketball Nothing beats the overseas Filipino’s symbol of - In ravaged Tacloban the Box City, one of the first things to be Love this Christmas than Forex . rebuilt was a makeshift basketball court, allowing teens to momentarily

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Jerika Ejercito Opens Up on Her Depression

Jerika Ejercito moved to London when she was just 16 years old. She came back to Manila nine years after, and had to battle through depression and culture shock. Jerika, the eldest daughter of former President and now Manila Mayor with Laarni Enriquez, suffered from depression in early 2012. She sought professional help and started eventually the “I Am The Issue Foundation.” The reasons for her depression were because she left her friends in London, Volunteers with Fr Ben Ebcas, Rosemer the victims of the calamity. True to the Enverga and OLA parishioners and the Philippines has a very different PCCF vision of advocating for charity, culture and tradition. When she was in PCCF’s member organizations, officers London, she was fiercely independent and TORONTO - Philippine Canadian and supporters individually delivered no one was telling her what to do. Charitable Foundation or PCCF their cash donations at 2565 Bathurst St. Jerika said she has already moved on Officers were one of the first responders church hall. from her depression stage. Some people in the Filipino Mission or AFCM The material donations are not enough linger with this feeling, but the presidential Appeal led by Our Lady of the to satisfy the PCCF’s desire to help , daughter was able to cope because of Assumption Church Pastor, Fr. Ben some members and officers were the the help of the people who supported her. Ebcas, to help the victims of super first volunteers to do the sorting of That’s why “I Am The Issue” was born /Yolanda . PCCF goods and the packing of boxes at the because Jerika wants to raise awareness Officers travelled all the way from relief centre in the basement of the that depression is an issue that must be Mississauga to deliver bags of clothes Our Lady of the Assumption Church. to various charitable causes and calamity dealt with by professionals. and boxes of canned goods. Almost all To date, efforts at the Filipino Mission victims. PCCF activities like Pinoy In her foundation, there would be focus of the officers immediately heed the call at OLA has generated over 400 boxes Fiesta, Miss Philippines Canada, Little group discussions on what makes the to help the typhoon calamity victims. of relief goods to be shipped to Leyte Miss Philippines Canada and Mrs. members feel depressed over something. They cleaned up their closets with and Bohol. PCCF has donated almost Philippines Canada are organized to be Jerika related the services being offered usable clothing, dry goods and blankets. $30,000 to build houses for the poor in able to assist the poor and the needy. by the foundation are going to be free for They ran across their neighborhood the Philippines through ANCOP www. the less fortunate. grocery stores to buy canned goods for ancopcanada.com and thousands more NOV - DECEMBER 2013 NOV - DECEMBER 2013 L. M. Confidential 3 Spotlight Naku ha! by Jose Baking Villain to the Stars LMConfidential.com “Ford voters are less educated”

Remember the conclusion from a study that concluded “George Bush voters are stupid?’ Well, a story published in the Star concludes that Ford voters are less educated. We’ll see what happens on election 2014. Now, the Toronto Star tries to get support for Ford opponents by doing the same thing. It published a study that For voters are “less educated.” If there is one thing that voters do not like is being insulted that if they vote for a certain candidate, they are stupid. What happens is that even people who are not planning to vote at all go out and vote for that candidate. It is what happened to the US election between George Bush jr and John Kerry. We all know that happened. Will it happen to Rob Ford in election 2014? We will see.

TRANSLATION OF POLITENESS operations after every disaster?” If it has been diverted When Canadian newspapers write an article, to politician’s pockets, why not divert it again to help the Francisco Bustillos Diaz (May 28, 1937 – March 3, 2011[1]), better they have a way of being polite. Here is an people? Can you blame China known by his screen name Paquito Diaz, was a veteran Filipino actor and example. for just giving $100,000? It is movie director. He specialized in action and comedy. CANADA’S NATIONAL POST ARTICLE either they know the victims Canada’s DART ( Disaster Assistance will not get it or it might Diaz was born in , Philippines. He was famous for his villain Response Team) hits the ground Running in be used to buy arms, ships, ammunitions, aircrafts to roles, either as the main, supporting or comic relief and he was one of Philippines fight them. We all know that China has been flexing the most popular actors in film industry, although he also had the ability SUBTITLE- Shrewd Planning bypassed it’s muscles, even encroaching on our territory, right? to portray protagonist roles, mostly supporting, or comic relief (with his possible logistics delays Or has every forgotten that too? The other countries longtime friend, the late Fernando Poe Jr.. In fact, he had also portrayed TRANSLATION OF WHAT THE can afford to give big because they are not having a “war” with the Philippines. Not to mention, the money a non-villain role in “Walang Matigas Na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape” WORD “LOGISTICS” MEANS - Corruption, they are giving is a drop in the bucket for from their and “”(with his unmoustache) It was his late younger Government Officials, DSWD Dinky Soliman, budget but big enough to put the disaster areas -past brother, Romy who played as the main villain of the film. Other non-villain Politicians, etc, etc... and present maybe - back to normal. That is, if all the Sending aid to the Philippines is starting to appearances include Eagle Squad, where he plays as a dedicated money really go to the disaster areas and the victims. and good police officer as opposed to his other corrupt police roles sound like a military operation. But they made up for it. China sent a hospital ship. In this case, the enemy is the alongside , Current Senator , , Philippine government, bureacrats and as the main antagonist, Bayadra (a parody of and politicians (INCLUDING GIVE ME THIS, GIVE ME THAT Viagra) Brothers alongside and the late Berting Labra, VP BINAY WHO WAS NOT Why is enumerating to CNN reporter Estudyante Blues as the father of the character of his son Joko, and Pera what the Philippines needs as if it is the obligation of ALLOWED BY US MARINES O Bayong as Don Juanito Starring , and foreign countries / government / donors to fulfill them TO GET IN THE AID AREA) with as the right hand man of his character and who want to get their hands on the aid. The mission or give them? His tone of voice makes the main antagonist of that film. of of aid agencies is to reach the victims directly. it sound as if he is demanding even. What will Canada send next time there is disaster in The Filipinos are grateful, specially He also appeared in villain roles in comedy films as the main the Philippines - special forces to escort the aid? US the victims - current and past - in the antagonist and also in supporting/non-villain roles that stars mostly marines were actually ordered to make sure to keep the typhoon areaS, but some government , , , Jimmy Santos, and the late actors aid packages away from politicians. Other countries spokespersons being interviewed after Babalu, Panchito and Rene Requiestas. might follow suit and send their special forces too just every disaster gives the impression He suffered from hemorrhagic stroke in 2002 and died March 3, 2011 to make sure aid arrives to the people who needs it. that they expect more necessities to be due to pneumonia complications. delivered by foreign entities (government, aid agencies, Ano ba naman ito? Tayo na tinutulungan, sinasmanatal His father was an American citizen of Mexican descent. His brother, Filipinos abroad and their associations) when they are pa natin. Kitang-kita ang corruption by the rest of Romy Diaz, his wife Nena Diaz with children Joko and Cheska are also the world. Nakakahiya na. Apaprently, not for some asked what is needed. Isn’t foreign help just supposed actors. Before he became an actor, he was a basketball player with his politicians sa Pilipinas. Hindi na marunong mahiya. to supplement what the government is doing, assuming Sus Guinoo naman. it is doing something. If the foreign media and foreign brother Romy Diaz suited up with the FEU Tamaraws in the early 1960s. aid agencies did not come, the disaster area would have After suffering from hypertension and stroke, which at one time left him been ignored by the Philippine government and all comatose, he had to sell the family house and lot including his car. His WHY CHINA GAVE SMALL we’ll hear are government soundbites about “it’s under vision was impaired for the same health reasons. He was diagnosed with MONEY TO TYPHOON RELIEF control and everything is back to normal” without pneumonia and infection due to sepsis. With the pork barrel issue being buried by disaster verifications from any local media. stories, is it wrong to a ask “with all that money the government has, why is it not being used for recovery Scenes Submit ads & press releases by in the City Dec 15 for the January 2014 issue.

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NOV - DECEMBER 2013 NOV - DECEMBER 2013 L. M. Confidential 5 Filipino World Rosemer Enverga Awarded as one of the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World Rosemer Enverga was selected from a huge list of nominees from all over the world, the Global 100 awardees were officially announced during a Gala Awards Ceremony and Celebration at the 10th Filipina Leadership Summit held on October 24-26, 2013 at the Mark Hopkins InterContinental Hotel in San Francisco, California. Some of the distinguished awardees were Loida Nicolas Lewis, Chair, Reginald F. Lewis Doesn’t Foundation ; Dr. Tess Mauricio, GMA TV host; Cora M. Tellez, President Want To Publicize & CEO Sterling Health Services; Nina Aguas, COO Philippine Bank of What She Did For Communications; Jocelyn Ding, VP, Google; Delle Sering-Fojas, CEO of Typhoon Victims 77soft. U.S. Lawyer Rodill Rodis, Rosemer Enverga, Loida Nicolas Lewis, Senator Enverga and Imelda Nicolas. Upon acceptance of the award, Lovi Poe would much rather keep Rosemer thanked all her supporters and whatever she did for the typhoon reiterated that the award is a tribute to of a company, community organization, her passionate and unselfish volunteer victims low-key. She said as long as the work of all the people who supported non-profit, or business venture that work with various organizations and she did something, that’s alright for her. her and an honour for all the passionate they helped start, build or significantly events in Canada. Most recently, she There’s no need to publicize her small and dedicated Filipina-Canadian grow. This award category is for the was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II way of helping. volunteers all over Canada. trailblazers who have marshaled resources Diamond Jubilee Medal by the Governor She was then asked what she was Enverga’s award was under the and applied innovative practices, General of Canada. feeling about the criticisms being hurled Founders and Pioneers Category. This processes and/or technologies in a new Congratulations to Rosemer Enverga, against the Aquino administration award honored Filipina women in and groundbreaking way to address a she is a great pride for all Filipinos and because of its snail-like pace in their capacities as the chief executive, significant business or organizational Filipino-Canadians! delivering the relief. president, executive director or founder opportunity. Enverga was recognized for Lovi said it’s hard to judge anyone because she is sure everyone wants to help in their own way. The only problem is that it is also hard to find sincere survivors. extended to the victims of Yolanda. people who do not have an ulterior Hong Kong’s Equal Opportunities Last month, Yolanda, considered the motive. Hong Kong Commission (EOC) cited their race strongest recorded cyclone in the world She only hopes it will not go to a discrimination ordinance, which makes it in 2013, ripped through the Visayas point where officials will engage in residents warned unlawful for any person to publicly incite region. finger pointing already. She prays that hatred or severely ridicule another person Hong Kong lawmakers earlier said everybody in the relief operations is out vs. insulting on the ground of their race. they are planning to impose economic there to really help the victims of the EOC Chairperson Dr. York Chow sanctions against the Philippines in typhoon. said, the negative sentiments of Hong connection with the hostage crisis, which Asked how her father, the late ‘Yolanda’ victims Kong residents towards the Philippine left eight Hong Kong tourists dead Fernando Poe Jr., would have handled Hong Kong (HK) residents will break government in connection with its following a bungled rescue operation. a situation like Yolanda, Lovi said she the law if they post abusive or derogatory handling of the Manila bus hostage is confident her father would do a lot of remarks online against Typhoon Yolanda incident three years ago should not be things for the victims. It’s not that she’s against the current government, the actress clarified. She just believes her father would be effective in his role as President if he a Campbell Live initiative that has coin trails, sausage sizzles to raise was given the chance. Schools in New now raised more than $750,000 for more money for Unicef. Meanwhile, Lovi explained why Unicef ’s work in the stricken country. At Manurewa South School they she has always been quiet when it Kiwis have donated by texting did ‘jump jam’, and it was ‘wacky hair comes to her relationships. She said Zealand raise HOPE to 3181 to make an day’ at Wainui Primary. that she doesn’t actually denies automatic $3 donation, with Gareth At Ponsonby Primary School they anything, but she just doesn’t want 750K for Aid Morgan matching the first $200,000 had a pyjama day, raising hundreds to comment to give respect to her NEW ZEALAND - Campbell donated via text, individuals and for the Philippines. partner. “It’s not about denying things, Live devoted today’s show to a special businesses have contacted Campbell There were bake sales, tug-of-war it’s about keeping things private. report on the generosity of young Live to make lump sum donations, games, face painting, dancing and Kumbaga, I know na I’m a public Kiwis, visiting schools around the and today’s school fundraisers have more. figure, pero siyempre, there are country as they raised money for the pushed the total even higher. things that I wanna keep din for Philippines Emergency. Hundreds of schools throughout myself.” Their generous efforts are part of New Zealand today had mufti days,

Rosemer Enverga receives an Award

FIRST, with Apl De Ap or Alan Pineda of Black Eyed Peas Band SECOND, Rosemer Enverga a Pinay Power THIRD Rosemer Enverga with Dr. Tess Mauricio host of a GMA Pinoy TV Show FOURTH Rosemer Enverga speaking after receiving award 6 L. M. Confidential NOV - DECEMBER 2013 NOV - DECEMBER 2013 TORONTO Filipino sa JDL Performing Arts presents Disney : A Spectacular Showcase MISSISSAUGA - “Breathtaking” is how to describe the night at the Port Credit Auditorium in Mississauga, as the Josie de Leon School of Performing arts’ students, sang, acted and danced to well loved Disney favourites ! The place was packed to full capacity of proud parents, friends and families . Miss Josie de Leon , the founder, made a Urges quick welcome speech and then the magic began . Car Collectors To Buy They started with “ Circle of Life “ from The Lion King which was sung by Her Vintage Car For the young and talented Maria Salac , who ‘s voice just lingered throughout the hall Yolanda Victims , causing goose bumps galore . The kids were all dressed up in animal costumes who Angel Locsin continued to call on car sang in harmony .Some of the audience even cried to the scene ! It was really a very collectors to make a bid for her 1970 moving opening number, I must say . Chevrolet Chevelle, which she put on the The Little Mermaid soon followed, this market lately for the victims of Typhoon segment was so cute seeing kids from as Yolanda. All proceeds will go to the young as 5 years old , who sang and danced victims, she said. colorfully as different kinds of sea creatures Angel didn’t initially want to reveal that on their “Under the Sea “ number . They she was the owner of the car, but a car were all such a delight to watch ! magazine revealed her name when they Musical numbers from Mulan , Tangled, researched about the car’s owner. Brave,Pocahontas , Cinderella, Princess and the Frog and Aladdin soon followed . All The award-winning actress said she segments unique on its own with perfect had to go to another country in order to costumes props and sets changing on every buy the car and personally check it. She segment ! I could not even believe how added that the car is one of her favorites Princess Jasmine and Aladdin flew on their out of her collection. magic carpet right before my very eyes as Also, “Sobrang mahal ko yung sasakyan they sang “a Whole New World,” one of my Sabido and Shy Garrido . and Mark Crescini and their mentors, for a “I feel so guilty to have paid only $15 well put together showcase that really made na yun. Pinuntahan ko pa ito sa ibang personal favorite Disney song. bansa para hanapin talaga.” I learned that all these props and sets to watch this Disney Show! I am happy each and every JDL student shine ! She believes the proceeds from the were hand made by the JDL parents led by for what JDLSPA is doing to these kids to Jun Cerbas with the supervision of Studio develop their singing, acting and dancing ” car sale will benefit a lot of people in the Six ‘ creative director , Jing de Leon . says Noel Buenaventura. typhoon-ravaged areas. After the intermission , more exciting The Disney showcase was really a fun and Aside from putting her car in the numbers followed . They opened up with magical night to remember and I know that auction, Angel is also very active in an impressive Beauty and The Beast “ putting together a Disney show, is not at volunteering for Red Cross. She also production with Elle Delizo leading the all easy and JDL performing arts, presented asked some of her endorsements to cast as Belle. it in the most creative way one could ever imagine! provide relief goods to the victims. Hercules , Enchanted , Toy Story, The actress is also very proud to be Sleeping Beauty, Hunchback of Notre Kudos to the power couple Josie de Leon part of “Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na!” Dame and the cutest-ever Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, were part of the benefit concert. She is thankful to ABS- second half, again all numbers were just CBN big bosses for supporting the said jaw-dropping amazing ! These students were concert. really into their roles and every character “Hindi naman kasi lahat may time nicely portrayed. magbigay, pero gumagawa pa rin ng The last few numbers that made the paraan na makatulong kahit papaano.” audience sing and dance along were from Asked about how she was able to move High School Musical , headed by Matthew on from her recent breakup with Azkals team captain Phil Younghusband, Angel said she’s just showing the best of Filipinos. “Ganyan talaga ang mga Filipino, e. Kapag nalugmok, babangon at babangon ‘yan. Ganun naman ang mangyayari basta magtulungan lang tayo.”

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FROM LEFT, Dr. Solon Guzman poses with Mutya ng Pilipinas Canada winner; Dr. Solon Guzman receives a placque of Recognition from IPEN; Meghan Garvida sings in the talent portion; Tracey del Rosario performs for the crowd; Meghan will compete in an international competition next year; FV Foods’ Flor Vendiola receives a placque of recognition from IPEN. NOV - DECEMBER 2013 NOV - DECEMBER 2013 L. M. Confidential 7 Philippines After tense meeting with Aquino, Tacloban businessman back in Business

LEFT, NEW BUSINESS. Tacloban-based Angelica businessman Kenneth Uy had his head shaved to show that he has moved on and is ready to embark on a new beginning. Photo Panganiban Is by Voltaire Tupaz/RapplerNEW BUSINESS. Tacloban-based businessman Kenneth Uy had his head shaved to show that he has Ready To Settle moved on and is ready to embark on a new beginning. Down With John RIGHT, HOT ‘YOLANDESAL’. After Yolanda, trader Kenneth Uy opens the same business that his grandfather started in the 1930s the region. Lloyd Cruz when he first arrived in Tacloban - a bakery. Photo by Hector Go HOT ‘YOLANDESAL’. If proposes to Angelica After Yolanda, trader Kenneth Uy opens Last businessmen standing Panganiban next year when she turns 28 the same business that his grandfather years old, the actress is ready to finally say started in the 1930s when he first arrived in Almost 80% of the local businessmen her “yes.” Tacloban - a bakery. have left Tacloban City, according to Uy. He As a kid, Angelica used to say she will decided to stay, just as he did back in college get married once she reaches the ripe when he had the option to leave and study in age of 28 years old. Now that she is 27 Manila or abroad. years old and in a committed relationship, and international aid groups are staying there. TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines – “Ok “I told myself, if you go somewhere else, she cannot see any other reason why she A room costs about P2,500 a night. lang, buhay ka pa naman (It’s ok, you’re then I don’t think Tacloban deserves that. She would decline if John Lloyd would ask her. Across the street from the hotel were still alive anyway).” has been good to us. She has been good to our But if her boyfriend of more than a year remnants of panic and disorder: destroyed This was what President Benigno parents, to Lolo and Lola (to Grandpa and does not propose until she reaches 31 stores and restaurants. Broken bottles of Aquino III supposedly told local Grandma),” Uy said. years old, then Angelica joked it might be medicines littered the front of a pharmacy. Uy’s grandparents, traders from China, better if she will find someone who wants to businessman Kenneth Uy in a tense A few blocks away, the grocery that Uy’s arrived in Tacloban in the 1930s. His marry her by that time. briefing where he reportedly walked out family owned – one of the oldest in the grandfather, Uytingkoc, started a bakery She downplayed reports that she wants after another businessman, Jeff Manibay, city – was ransacked. It survived cutthroat that expanded into businesses that include a to have a baby already. Angelica said she recommended the imposition of martial competition from Gaisano and Robinsons grocery, an ice plant, and a rice mill. still needs time to enjoy being a married malls but not the hunger and desperation of law in typhoon-affected areas. His Australia-based brother is coming woman once she finally settles down. the typhoon victims. It was November 10, just two days after home to help him rebuild their business. The media noticed John Lloyd is getting Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) devastated Others may have left, but it doesn’t mean into a healthier lifestyle now that he turned Tacloban City and the rest of Leyte ‘Crazy’ businessman they are not coming back, Uy said. 30 years old. Angelica said she wasn’t the province, and relief had not reached the “They’re eager to start again, to start their one to push her boyfriend to get healthier. businesses, but there are questions that they surviving residents. Local officials and “You have to be a little bit crazy if you It was his own decision because he’s not want to start a business now. I think I’m crazy (government) have to answer first,” he said. businesmen discussed their urgent needs getting any younger anymore. enough, and I think I can find a few more Security is top on the business sector’s with Aquino, recalling one instance when A person cannot be motivated enough crazy people around to join me,” he said. list. They were not only traumatized by the if he/she is not the one who wants that Uy was fired at by looters in downtown He did. On Sunday, November 17, he typhoon but also terrified by the looting particular change in his/her life, the actress Tacloban. started selling prepaid call cards that came incidents. Electricity and banking are other noted. Uy vividly remembered the day from . On Wednesday, November 20, he important concerns. “So, maganda na sa kanya nanggaling Yolanda battered his city. “The day after will open a tiangge (flea market) with some yung effort na yun.” John Lloyd is into biking local traders he invited. the typhoon, I didn’t want to wake up, I ‘We will die here’ and running now. didn’t want to stand up, because when I The store will sell food, water, toiletries, Asked about her partner’s drinking fuel, and gas – scarce commodities that are looked out of the window, I saw that it “They (businessmen) really blame the habits, Angelica didn’t deny that John badly needed in the affected areas. was true – that we’ve been really hit by a government. They move too slow. Puro salita Lloyd still drinks now. But very moderately, Water is locally sourced. Canned goods, lang. Nakikita naman, ‘di ba (They’re all talk. she defended. She is happy with his typhoon, that it is really going to change toiletries, and fuel will come from Cebu. Isn’t it obvious)?” Uy’s cousin, Jojo Uy, told decision to take his drinking down a notch. our life,” Uy said. Suppliers from will bring in vegetables on his way to Manila. Angelica is well aware of the rumors Uy has recovered since then. By the beginning Friday, November 22. Jojo temporarily left Tacloban to bring circulating that the reason why they last is time the President returned to the UnionBank and Banco de Oro will also his wife and her family to Manila. They felt because they are both heavy drinkers. have desks at the store to receive deposits and province on Monday, November 18, Uy helpless when they saw their goods and those To this, the actress gave an example: if service withdrawals. was back in business. He has shaved his from other stores being looted. They no longer a certain artist is a drug addict but he/she The two banks, together with government- head to show that he has moved on and feel safe in the city. performs well professionally and doesn’t owned Land Bank of the Philippines and is ready to embark on a new beginning. Jojo said he will return to Tacloban after a hurt anybody in the process of his “bad” the Development Bank of the Philippines, week or two, depending on how the security habits, shouldn’t the public not make any will open ahead of other banks, which will situation in the city will improve. derogatory comments about that artist? Businessman’s nightmare reportedly resume operations on Friday yet. Other businessmen also want to go back Should his/her personal actions be taken “We have to put the infrastructure for to restore commerce and help “their people” away from his/her professional life? Yolanda has become every businessman’s people to buy so that those who can afford in need. “I mean, ginagawa ko ang trabaho ko. nightmare, even worse than bankruptcy, Uy will not line up for the relief goods. The “We have no choice. We live there,” he said. Nasa trabaho ako, nagpe-perform ako told Rappler in a conversation in front of his people who really need help should get the He echoed what his cousin, Kenneth Uy, nang maayos, ibinibigay ko yung best ko. hotel along Zamora Street. relief goods,” Uy said. said back home: “I don’t think you can move At kapag gusto kong mag-enjoy, mag-e- It is now one of the safest streets in In a press briefing on November 20, San Juanico Bridge. I don’t think you can enjoy ako.” Tacloban City. Uy’s hotel, the Asia Stars National Disaster Risk Reduction and move the Sto. Niño Shrine. Those are the Hotel, served as the nerve center of the Management Council (NDRRMC) executive things that we have grown old with. And augmentation team sent by the Philippine director Eduardo del Rosario said “we are hopefully, we will die here.” ANGELICA National Police (PNP) to help restore peace happy that there is now economic activity” in and security in the city. Police generals, media, continued on page 27

Marco Sison Benefit Concert for KCCC

Singer Marco Sison held a fundraising concert for Kalayaan Cultural Community Centre. FROM LEFT, Marco Sison sings with Josie de Leon; FV Foods Mel Galeon and Flor Vendiola poses with Marco Sison; Genelie, Flor, Nadeene, Ampee and Aubrey poses with Marco Sison; Philip Beloso poses with Marco Sison; Maria Panaligan and Ed Tubale poses with Marco Sison. 8 L. M. Confidential NOV - DECEMBER 2013 NOV - DECEMBER 2013 Filipino sa Toronto Canada to quadruple emergency aid to PHL TORONTO - In a crowded church its field hospital basement, surrounded by boxes of on the ground emergency supplies donated and packed in the disaster by parishioners, Prime Minister Stephen zone and sent an Harper announced a quadrupling of interdepartmental Canada’s aid to the typhoon stricken team of federal Philippines. civil servants to PNP Arrests Beauty Canada’s commitment to emergency aid Manila to consult and rebuilding following Typhoon Haiyan with the Filipino Gonzales For goes from $5 million to $20 million, plus government. a program of matching grants that will At Masses Obstruction Of double Canadian donations to registered everywhere in charities for typhoon relief between Nov. 9 the Archdiocese Justice and Dec. 9. of Toronto, 224 The prime minister made the parishes have Beauty Gonzales, former announcement at Our Lady of Assumption prayed for the housemate of the ABS-CBN church, the official Filipino parish in Philippines. reality show “Pinoy ,” Toronto, while parishioners gathered “There is a was reportedly arrested by PNP- upstairs for a special Mass for victims of solidarity of the storm. love and prayer,” CIDG Region 4B for helping her In a statement, Harper said: “Our Cardinal Thomas brother, Michael, escape from government has taken decisive action Collins told justice. to address the ravages of the typhoon parishioners of Michael is being implicated in by working closely with the Filipino- Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced a quadrupling of Canada’s aid Our Lady of the to the typhoon stricken Philippines on Nov. 18, 2013. a human trafficking case. He was Canadian community, relief agencies and Assumption at a the government of the Philippines to Nov. 15 Mass for arrested last November 14. engaged in emergency relief, the Red Cross provide ongoing support to those who need typhoon victims. Beauty was apprehended and Red Crescent Movement and other it most.” Collins emphasized the communion all apparently at 2am on Monday NGOs. Canada’s official aid to the Philippines Christians share with the suffering through The Canadian military has sent its at the City Port. started with a $30,000 contribution to the Christ. Disaster Assistance Response Team, Police Supt. Ruel Atayde Ferrer, International Federation of Red Cross and As the day began Friday Nov. 15, the DART, to the Philippines provinces of Red Crescent societies Nov. 8. Another Canadian Catholic Organization for the head of CIDG-MIMAROPA and Capiz to provide clean water and $5 million was pledged to humanitarian Development and Peace had already (Region 4B), made the reports. medical assistance. organizations and for emergency relief on collected $255,000, all of which will be According to the police, Ottawa has helped a 12-person Nov. 9. The $15 million announced Nov. matched by the federal government. Canadian Red Cross medical team get Beauty is now in their custody. 18 will go to the United Nations agencies

NOV - DECEMBER 2013 NOV - DECEMBER 2013 L. M. Confidential 9 Philippines China hospital ship heads for typhoon-hit Samar

Prison guard Fidencio Abrea told AFP all of the detainees escaped as head-high water forced them to clamber up the prison grills and then over into stormy freedom, with no roof to contain them. Abrea said the guards were themselves sheltering from the howling wind and powerful rains, so did not notice the mass escape. But he said 251 prisoners had come back, and were now being housed in a section Kapamilya sells of the complex that suffered minor damage. Returnees interviewed by AFP said their T-shirts for Aid immediate concern after escaping was to check on or help loved ones, and that they As we continue to watch the came back because they did not want to ruin developments unfold on the aftermath of their chances of being exonerated at trial. Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda, all of us have “I returned because I want my freedom to acted swiftly to reach out and help those be legal,” said Renato Comora, 47, who is on trial for murder. who have been affected. ZHOUSHAN - A Chinese hospital ship set uniforms waved from the Peace Ark’s deck as Comora said he initially went to his wife While we are truly grateful and sail for the typhoon-ravaged Philippines, with it pulled away from port. and six children in the town of Dulag about overwhelmed with the support and foreign media given unprecedented access to One sailor’s wife clutched a Chinese flag 30 kilometers (18 miles) away. “My family is financial assistance here in Canada and a navy base as Beijing seeks to promote its aid and said: “I’m proud of my husband. It’s OK OK, there are no casualties but my house is effort nearly two weeks after the disaster. for the ship to go to the Philippines despite all over the world, our work to help rebuild totally destroyed,” he said. “I just wanted to The Peace Ark, a 300-bed floating navy the state of relations.” lives and start anew is just beginning. make sure that my family was safe. After that, medical facility, sounded its horn as it set Shen said the ship had just returned from Apart from the urgent action of ABS- I returned on my own because I don’t want to off from a People’s Liberation Army base on another humanitarian mission in October, CBN Foundation through its Sagip live the life of a fugitive.” Zhoushan island, off the eastern province of and commanders had cut short a one-month Kapamilya Disaster Relief Program, the Oldarico Raquel, 36, who is on trial for Zhejiang. maintenance period to send it to the disaster attempted murder, said he also escaped network has also introduced the TULONG It is expected to take three or four days to zone. The Peace Ark will initially be stationed because he wanted to see his family. NA, TABANG NA, TAYO NA! project as a reach the Philippines, which is embroiled in a in Samar province, but how long it remains in His house was destroyed and he helped way to raise funds for the typhoon victims. territorial row with China. the Philippines will depend on the situation, put up makeshift shelters for his family and TFC is selling these T-Shirts at $10.00 “With our efforts, we will make great officials said. relatives before returning to the jail, where he contributions to the relationship between the Sun Tao, head of the ship’s hospital, said each plus regular mailing cost (if unable and 17 other inmates were packed in one cell. Chinese people and the Philippine people,” it had more than 100 doctors and nurses to go to the designated pick-up points Shen Hao, deputy chief of staff of the East on board, and can handle eight surgeries indicated below). ALL proceeds will be China Sea Fleet and commander of the simultaneously. Return to prove innocence directed to the Typhoon Yolanda fund. mission, told reporters allowed on board the Doctors expect to handle disease caused Danilo Tejones, 51, who is on trial for rape, For inquiries and orders, please contact vessel before it left. by insanitary conditions and paediatric cases, said he returned because he was innocent of the following: “We will do our utmost to make he added. Another batch of emergency the charge. “After escaping, I helped my family Evelyn Cruz at 647-527-0722 or email at harvest rice for three days before I returned,” contributions to the Philippine side.” medical rescuers left for the Philippines [email protected] he said. “I could have stayed away but I The deployment of the ship, which was later. A 50-strong team left from the city of TFC Canada Office - 416 601 1886 or featured on the front page of China’s state-run Hangzhou in Zhejiang province, the report decided to come back because I am innocent Global Times newspaper, comes as the world’s said, adding many of them had taken part in of the charge. I want my case to be finished so email at [email protected] second-largest economy seeks to counter rescue work after the Sichuan earthquake in that I can get free legally.” MyRemit (Wilson/Bathurst) - 647-748- international criticism of its relief effort. 2008. Thirty-two-year-old Jessie Abalos said 2270 or 71 After an initial outlay of only $100,000, They will establish a field hospital to offer he escaped so that he could go and help his FV Foods (Bathurst) - 416-638-2700 the Chinese government has gradually upped medical services for typhoon survivors and 60-year-old mother rebuild their home in FV Foods (Dufferin) - 416-739-0200 its aid over the past two weeks, contributing work on disease prevention and control. the town of Tolosa. “Our house has been FV Foods (Lawrence) - 416-751-7555 $1.6 million worth of tents, blankets and blown away. So I helped my mother put up FV Foods (Mississauga) - 905-270-9001 a temporary shelter, then I returned,” said other supplies. Other Chinese organisations FV Foods (St.Clair) - 647-351-1853 Abalos, who is on trial for drugs charges. are also contributing, and a first crew of relief Leyte inmates return after Aurora Cajucom (Missisauga) - 905-782- workers left for the Philippines, China’s Asked why he had returned, he said he was foreign ministry said. mass escape during Yolanda afraid of living a life as a fugitive. 0313 By contrast, Japan has contributed $30 Jail officials said prisoners are returning Kulturang Pilipino (Hamilton) - 905-540- million to the Philippines, and the US has PALO — Nearly half of the detainees who directly to the compound or just presenting 9999 donated $20 million. Even the Swedish escaped from a flooded jail at the height of themselves to a prison van that drives around Philip Beloso (Toronto/Scarborough) - furniture group Ikea’s charitable foundation Super Typhoon Yolanda have returned, many the disaster zones looking for the detainees. 647-267-9649 surpassed China’s initial outlay with a $2.7 after helping their families deal with the Palo and the nearby provincial capital of Marilis Padilla (Montreal) - 514-735- storm’s aftermath. million contribution to the UN children’s Tacloban remain scenes of near complete 8188 There were nearly 600 detainees at the chaos, two weeks after the storm that has left agency UNICEF. Leyte Provincial Jail when the typhoon, one of nearly 7,000 people dead or missing. There is no sign outside the navy base We hope you could help us spread the announcing its identity, and officials said it the strongest ever to make landfall, flattened Prison guard Abrea said returnees would was the first time foreign journalists had been dozens of towns across the islands of Leyte have the court hearings of their cases speeded word. allowed inside. and Samar on November 8. up, giving the innocent a chance to be set free Sama-sama nating pagtulungan Rows of uniformed navy officers and The winds ripped off the roof of the prison, more quickly. ang muling pagbangon ng ating mga sailors lined the quayside alongside the white which houses detainees who are on trial, while But those who did not return by a certain kapamilya! hospital ship, which was flanked by naval gushing water from the mountains sent flash date would be formally declared as “escapees”. Maraming salamat po! warships in the dock. floods into the isolated complex near the “Once they are declared as escapees, they TFC Canada Medical personnel in blue camouflage ruined coastal town of Palo. will be hunted down,” he said.

ROUNDTABLE: PrimeMinister Harper meets the Filipino Community

Community Roundtable: Prime Minister Stephen Harper meets with some of the Filipino community leaders in Toronto, accompanied by Sen. Tobias Enverga, Jr. (C, Ontario) at the Filipino Chaplaincy in Toronto. The meeting was also participated in by Rev. Fr. Ben Ebcas, Jr. -- Director of the Filipino Chaplaincy and Pastor of the Our Lady of Assumption Church; and Philippine Consul General Junever Mahilum-West.

10 L. M. Confidential NOV - DECEMBER 2013 NOV - DECEMBER 2013 Philippines

Life after Yolanda Lessons from Indonesia and Haiti BY DR. WILLIAM SABANDAR AND LILIANNE FAN It has been difficult to process the destruction of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), Doesn’t Want To Talk which flattened villages across 36 provinces in the Philippines. The United Nations now About estimates that 2.5 million people are in need of food aid and close to 600,000 have been Anymore displaced. The tragic images that have begun to reach the When the media asked her about outside world are flashbacks to the 2004 Indian ex-boyfriend Luis Manzano, Jennylyn Ocean tsunami. The scale of the devastation Mercado cried foul and refused to is colossal, and survivors traumatised from the disaster and the loss of their loved ones, answer the questions. She was tired of homes and livelihoods are desperate for food, having to explain all over again what water, shelter and medical assistance. Aid happened, and of having to deny workers struggling to reach survivors face WELCOME RELIEF. Filipino typhoon victims rush to get relief goods from a US Navy Sea Hawk certain rumors about them. severe access challenges due to damaged helicopter in the super typhoon devastated town of Salcedo, Samar. Photo by Francis Malasig/ “Tahimik na lang, tahimik na lang. infrastructure, insecurity and the remoteness of EPAWELCOME RELIEF. Filipino typhoon victims rush to get relief goods from a US Navy Sea Hawk helicopter in the super typhoon devastated town of Salcedo, Samar. Ayoko nang mag-comment, tapos na, many affected areas. Many survivors remain cut tapos na.” off from assistance. While the full scale of the It’s their personal decision to part destruction is not yet known, it is clear that we the country was overrun by international loans, which would have ultimately been a more ways, she said, completely debunking are facing a massive and complex humanitarian aid agencies, many of whom had little sustainable and cost-effective way to provide rumors that there was a third party crisis that will require a massive relief and understanding of the country’s social, political people with the homes most appropriate for recovery operation. and cultural context. So while the focus now is their needs. involved. Saving lives, rebuilding homes and sustaining on responding as quickly as possible to urgent Recovery efforts in Indonesia were also Asked if this breakup is more painful livelihoods is extremely challenging, especially humanitarian needs, we must recognise from dominated by a focus on housing and than all the other breakups she went in large-scale disasters. The international the start that, without local leadership, both infrastructure, but livelihoods recovery received through in the past, the actress said community struggled to rebuild Haiti after the from the government and the communities, inadequate support. After the reconstruction all kinds of breakup is hard for the 2010 earthquake and hundreds of thousands are the response will not be sustainable, effective or operation, many people had new homes, but persons involved. She refused to living in camps to this day. In Aceh and Nias, beneficial for those affected by the crisis. had not regained their sources of income. compare her relationship with Luis to houses and infrastructure were successfully Livelihoods and job creation are essential her past ones. rebuilt after the tsunami, but insufficient elements of recovery and are ways to kick-start She also said she’s better now than support was provided for sustainable livelihood Don’t let humanitarian response economies hard hit by disasters. But livelihood recovery. dominate recovery recovery takes quite a lot of time and, partly before, although she doesn’t want to These past experiences of large-scale disaster because of tight funding time-frames and donor say she has already moved on. responses can offer the Philippines, and those After immediate needs subside, people will pressure to spend funds quickly, livelihood Jennylyn was further prodded if she responding to the crisis, some lessons to best want to rebuild their homes and livelihoods as programmes tended to be short-term after the still cries over her breakup with the support the millions who have lost loved ones, quickly as possible, and should be helped to do tsunami. TV host. She didn’t want to answer homes and livelihoods. so. Failure to do this played out in the worst As we saw in Indonesia after the tsunami, it, and said that she’ll just keep that possible way in Haiti after the earthquake. such crises inevitably leave deep and indelible information to herself. Shelter was an incredible challenge – with marks on the lives of the survivors, and future However, she wouldn’t mind Leadership is needed on the nearly 300,000 houses damaged or destroyed, generations to come. This can be positive or bumping into Luis one of these days. ground, with the people over a million and a half people ended up negative; Typhoon Haiyan can be remembered living in tented camps, many of them for years. as a devastating tragedy that many communities The actress can hold her head up The most critical element of any post-disaster Land rights in the country were complex and were never able to recover from – or one that high against her former flame. She also relief and recovery operation is leadership – and challenging, but the majority of aid agencies was overcome by supporting the people and wants to maintain a good relationship that leadership must be as close to the ground opted to provide their own solutions and government of the Philippines to rebuild lives with Luis’ mother, Batangas Governor as possible. This means that, while international locate people in camps, or provide expensive and livelihoods, reflecting the needs, priorities . assistance is urgently needed, the response prefabricated ‘transitional’ shelters – that were and concerns of those affected by the disaster. She has always been very must be firmly under the leadership of the not permanent homes by nature – rather than accepting of Jennylyn, the actress a more concerted effort supporting people to Government of the Philippines, and it must Dr. William Sabandar is the Special Assistant to said, and she didn’t see or wouldn’t return quickly to their neighbourhoods and the Head of the Presidential Delivery Unit of the involve the people affected by the typhoon. speak ill of the Star For All Seasons. Strong government rebuild their homes themselves. To this day, Government of Indonesia and former Director for Nias at the Government of Indonesia’s Executing Agency “Si Tita Vi, very loving, napakabait leadership and hundreds of thousands of Haitians are still living in camps. for Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (BRR) of Aceh- niyang tao. Wala po akong masabi coordination, Nias 2005-2009. He also served as Special Envoy for In Aceh, the government ensured that any talaga.” combined with the Secretary of ASEAN for Post-Nargis Recovery in community-driven agency working on shelter for those affected Myanmar from 2009-2010. Jennylyn insisted there was no third recovery, was key by the tsunami was obliged to construct homes party involved in the breakup. Some to the Aceh-Nias – permanent solutions for those rendered Lilianne Fan is a Research Fellow at the Humanitarian reports said her “relationship” with reconstruction homeless. However, while many homes were Policy Group of the Overseas Development Institute ex-boyfriend triggered process; the lack of built or rebuilt, aid agencies were overwhelmed in London. She has previously served as Housing, Land and Property Coordinator in the IASC Shelter the breakup. both was among the by the amount of building contracts they had Cluster in post-earthquake Haiti, Recovery Adviser to She is even briefly linked to Senator biggest obstacles to to manage, which took time and capacity from the Special Envoy for the ASEAN Secretary-General . “Nakakahiya naman the post-earthquake other areas of response. There were also few for Post-Nargis Recovery in Myanmar and Senior kung pati siya idadamay. Respeto recovery effortoptions for supporting people to rebuild their Policy Coordinator for Oxfam in post-tsunami Aceh, in Haiti. Instead, homes themselves, either through grants or Indonesia. naman, nakakaano naman yun.”

NOV - DECEMBER 2013 NOV - DECEMBER 2013 L. M. Confidential 11 Jose Joey Baking’s (www.Filipinogoodlife.com) Filipino Good Life Comedians carry the Show Underrated brings life to a Kilig Concert

Forex and Umac send boxes sent by Fil-Core A comedian carries a show as Pokwang did in the TFC Reloaded concert. ABOVE, Pokwang brought life and laughter to a show that might have been TORONTO - FilCore Support Group updates, boxes was all kilig without the entertainemnt. INSET TOP AND BOTTOM, pick up already by UMAC, thank you Joseph Alilio. and brought the kilig factor. BELOW RIGHT, can crack some jokes but seems to be asking for Pokwang for help near the end of her segment.

I was lucky enough to be invited “we’re escaping.” to the TFC Reloaded concert It was just funny. at the Sony Centre featuring Afterwards, she said to the Pokwang, Sam Milby, Angeline man, “naramdaman ko iyon. Quinto and Piolo Pascual. Sinundot mo ako.” “Oh, I think Pokwang will That was also the order that Then, came Sam Milby, join me,” she said but Pokwang they appeared. Well, there Angeline Quinto and Piolo never came out. was the game portion at the Pascual who sang some songs Of course, the last to come beginning of the show which while chatting to the crowd,who out is the one who will get the was hosted by TFCKat 2012 could hardly care less if they loudest cheer just by appearing - winner Russell Figueroa. said anything or sang anything Piolo Pascual. The main portion of the at all. They could have just However, in the end, you show started with Pokwang. stood there on stage and the remember that you enjoyed She brought laughter with her crowd would probably be happy. the whole show. Others will Fil-Core members are busy packing typhoon relief boxes which was skit and other jokes. Angeline Quinto can crack remember it as the night they delivered by UMAC door to door. It was hilarious. Her skit on some jokes with her singing saw Sam, Piolo or Angeline. saving a man from two muggers but has to rely repeatedly to Me, I’ll remember the show Following people will receive the boxes in behalf of the brought the house down. The mentioning some sponsors that that Pokwang brought life to. typhoon victims. final scene of the skit involves no one will remember by the The life of the show opens the her lying down on her belly, end of the show as her form show, as if they are a front act. Bernadette Cometa - 1 box and baby box with the fog machine blowing of adlib. In fact, near the end Then, good looks come after Binabag, Bogo City to simulate her flying away, then of her portion, she seems to be another until the end. Cebu Philippines 6010 asking the male victim to hop begging for Pokwang to come on behind her and telling him out and save her. Marianita G. Seares - 2 boxes #31 Lorgata Street Bantayan Island Cebu 6052 IPEN crowns it’s Beauties Philippines

Rosanna Llagas - 2 boxes and Baby box Block 33 Lot 11 Xavier Heights Upper Balulang Cagayan De Oro City Philippines 9000

Lucia Salubre - 2 boxes and Baby box Brgy. Pamulogan Cabatuan, Iloilo Philippines 5031 And another person from Iloilo City.

Doctor Solon Guzman and FV Foods’ Flor Vendiola (BOTH IN BARONG) pose with the Mutya ng Pilipinas Canada who will represent the Filipino community at the pageant in the Philippines. 12 L. M. Confidential NOV - DECEMBER 2013 NOV - DECEMBER 2013 Forget what Happened by Basketball

BASKETBALL continued from page 1

They found the hoop in the ruins of their obliterated neighbourhood. They propped up the backboard with broken wood beams and rusty nails scavenged from vast mounds of storm-blasted homes. admits dating KC A crowd gathered. And on one of the few stretches of road that wasn’t Concepcion overflowing with debris, they played basketball. Now that he and LJ Reyes have I didn’t know what to think when I broken up, Kapamilya actor Paulo stumbled upon six teenagers shooting Avelino is giving love another chance. hoops over the weekend in a wrecked Paulo revealed that he is dating KC neighbourhood of Tacloban, a city that Concepcion, whom he has worked with Typhoon Haiyan reduced to rubble, in the drama anthology “MMK” two bodies and uprooted trees when it years ago. slammed into the Philippines on Nov. 8. “Yes, we are dating. (But) I just want In the middle of a horrendous disaster to keep things private,” Paulo said. zone, I didn’t expect to see people having He assures everyone that he still a good time. I was even more stunned keeps in touch with his son by LJ. Teens in a destroyed neighbourhood in Tacloban, Philippines, created a makeshift basketball court. “Sinisiguro ko na meron akong oras when I learned the basketball goal was Shooting hoops helps them forget the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan, fellow survivors say. one of the first things this neighbourhood para sa bata. Kapag wala akong rebuilt. with peeling skin still lay by the roads, or because I’m still alive. I survived. I lost my ginagawa, I try as much as possible to It took a moment for me to realize that are trapped under the rubble. house, but I didn’t lose my family.” spend it with him,” Paulo previously told it made all the sense in the world. But as the crisis eases and aid begins Elizabeth Protacio de Castro, an reporters. The kids wanted to play so they could to flow, hope is flickering. People smile, if associate professor of psychology at the KC herself recently made news take their minds off what happened, said only briefly, and joke, if only in passing. It University of Philippines in Manila, following her dinner with NBA player Elanie Saranillo, one of the spectators. does not mean, by any stretch, that people said her nation has grown accustomed Chandler Parsons and some friends “And we want to watch so we, too, can are happy in the face of tragedy. But for to catastrophe. Some 20 typhoons barrel during the Houston Rockets and forget.” some, there is a new-found enthusiasm across the country every year. Add to that Indiana Pacers pre-season game last Saranillo, 22, now lives in a church. Her for life that comes from having just earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, armed October. While KC and Chandler were home was levelled by the storm. escaped death. insurgencies and political upheaval. romantically linked, Paulo wasn’t jealous Countless families lost loved ones to In Saranillo’s neighbourhood, I saw four “Dealing with disaster has become at all because KC and Chandler are the typhoon, which killed more than giggling children jumping up and down an art,” de Castro said. “Rather than just friends. 4,000 people. Hundreds of thousands on two soiled mattresses. Two women screaming or staring at the wall in a “Hindi rin talaga ako seloso. I try to of survivors have endured hunger, thirst, stood on a hilltop high above, dancing. psychiatric ward, you do everything you think about things first before I really makeshift shelter, little if any medical A few metres away, a 21-year-old can. You do your best, then let it go,” said say anything or bring it out. Nasabi care, and a desperate wait for aid to arrive. named Mark Cuayzon strummed a de Castro. naman niya yung totoo, so wala naman Tacloban was filled with hopeless, fear- guitar. He, too, was smiling. “I’m sad (problema),” the actor said. filled faces. Even now, blackened bodies about Tacloban,” he said. “But I’m happy KC has been promoting Paulo’s teleserye “Honesto” on .

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NOV - DECEMBER 2013 NOV - DECEMBER 2013 L. M. Confidential 15 Freddie Aguilar Marries Philippines 16-Year-Old GF In Muslim Ceremony Good Life eludes Many Filipinos

So what’s up with the 60-year-old folk singer who has been getting the flak from public opinion due to his controversial love affair? The last we heard from him was a few weeks ago when a concerned citizen named Fernando Perito filed a charge of Qualified Seduction against him before the Office of the Prosecutor in . Qualified Seduction is also known as Article 337 of the Revised Penal Code of the Philippine Constitution. It serves Families living in makeshift houses not far from the boardwalk in Manila, despite the Homeless Filipinos sleeping on benches in as a shield for minors, especially women, country’s rapidly growing economy. Manila. Unemployment rose to 7.5 percent in April. against much older men who could be presumed to be taking advantage of GOOD LIFE the National Statistical Coordination People gathering discarded vegetables at a their age in making sexual and emotional from page 1 Board. The board also estimated that public market in Manila. advances. 22.3 percent of families were living in Freddie has remained firm on his But Mr. Tagarro’s experience — of poverty in the first four months of 2012, “We have almost sunk in storms,” he decision to stand by his decision to being left behind by the country’s compared with 22.9 percent in 2009 and said. “We have no radio and no one to keep the relationship. He has previously newfound prosperity — mirrors that of 23.4 percent in 2006. rescue us, except the other fishermen.” declared that he would fight for his love. many Filipinos, according to the latest According to government estimates, The Philippine government is trying to At the same time, he dismissed suggestions government poverty and employment more than nine million extremely poor address poverty in the country through that he wait for two more years before data. Filipino households are not able to earn general economic development, but also he officially makes his relationship formal An estimated seven million Filipinos, the 5,460 pesos, or $135, needed each through direct intervention. through marrying the girl. about 17 percent of the work force, have month to eat. That amount is about the Since 2008, with the support of For Freddie’s wife, the 16-year old Jovie gone overseas in search of jobs, according same as the price of a back-row upper- international organizations, the country Gatdula Albao, their Muslim wedding was to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). level ticket to the recent Aerosmith has had a conditional cash-transfer a way of proving their love for each other For those who stay home, options are few. concert in Manila, where many of the program that gives money to the amid criticisms aimed at them since the Despite the rapidly expanding country’s wealthy could be found holding country’s poorest people in return for musician announced their relationship in economy, the country’s unemployment parties into the night. Other reports actions like keeping their children in October. rate increased to 7.5 percent in April, confirm the government’s findings that school. She briefly spoke during the round from 6.9 percent at the same time a year poverty has persisted. The program, which is assisting of media interviews shortly after the earlier. About three million Filipinos who In a survey by the independent Manila nearly four million families, has received Islamic rites held in a restaurant in Buluan want to work are unemployed. polling group Social Weather Stations, positive reviews from international Maguindanao, saying she is happy with “Higher rates of economic growth the number of Filipino families reporting organizations, but it has also been her decision to marry the 60-year-old over recent years have not made a serious that they periodically go hungry has besieged by allegations of corruption in “Anak” hitmaker. dent in the employment problem in the increased in recent months. the distribution of payments. Though “Syempre masaya ko, kasi hindi naman Philippines,” the ADB reported . The survey found that 19.2 percent the program is not showing an effect on nabubuhay para sa ibang tao,” she President Benigno S. Aquino III of survey respondents, about 3.9 million national poverty figures, the government said. “Nabubuhay kami para sa sarali ran on a platform of clamping down families, reported going hungry. This is continues to support it. namin. ‘Yung ginagawa namin [ay] dahil on corruption, improving the business up from 16.3 percent in December 2012, “Without the conditional cash gusto namin ‘to, mahal namin ang isa’t- environment in the country and when a similar survey was done. transfers, the poverty numbers that we isa at pinapatunayan lang namin ang addressing widespread poverty. In his first Meanwhile, the Philippines has slipped are seeing here could have been higher,” pagmamahal namin.” three years in office, Mr. Aquino removed on the U.N. Human Development Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan The singer said that among the reasons high-level government officials accused Index, ranking 114th of 187 countries in said after the release of the new poverty they decided to wed -- the couple of corruption, cracked down on tax 2012 in categories like health, education data. initially planned to settle down when she evaders and aggressively courted foreign and infant mortality. The country had a Julita Cabading, 56, a Manila resident turns 18 -- was to stop being the target of investment. ranking of 105 in 2007. with a college degree in accounting, criticisms. Though his efforts to improve the Poverty is particularly acute in rural had hoped to benefit from one of the “Sana tumigil na ‘yung mga detractors economy have received accolades, he areas, where growth has been sluggish in government’s antipoverty programs. She namin. Kasi kaya nga kami nagpakasal has had less success in addressing the recent years even as the national economy said she had not been able to find work kasi ayaw ngang tumigil ‘yung mga country’s persistent, widespread poverty. and urban areas have expanded rapidly. as an accountant because employers paninira sa aming dalawa,” he said. Mr. Aquino’s political opponents The hardest hit has been the fishing preferred to hire younger people, and she “So naisipan naming dalawa na kung argued before recent legislative elections sector, which has contracted. Farmers and could not afford training to improve her magpapakasal na kami ay titigil na lahat, that his actions had further enriched the fishermen are consistently ranked as two job skills. hindi na nila iisipin na kasalanan ‘yung wealthy and left the poor behind. of the poorest groups in the country. So Mrs. Cabading earns the equivalent ginagawa namin.” The Philippines still has a strong That is no revelation to Joel Cesista, of about $3 a day selling newspapers, pens With his candid admission of the service sector. In 2011, it overtook India a 26-year-old fisherman who supports and gum along the sidewalk in Manila. relationship on the sidelines of a music as a top provider of offshore call centers. his wife and infant son. A resident of When she applied for government awards show in October, Aguilar stirred But the country lacks the manufacturing Bataan Province, a poor rural area west of assistance, she was told that she would controversy and drew flak for being a base that has lifted millions of people out Manila, he cannot find factory work and need to wait at home as long as two supposed “cradle-snatcher” and a “dirty of poverty in other Asian countries. has no land to farm, so he embarks on a months for a government representative old man” -- terms the singer himself brought In countries like China, the rural poor dangerous, marginally profitable effort to interview her. up and readily addressed. increased their income by finding jobs in to find fish in the ocean about twice a She was unable do this because she Aguilar repeatedly mentioned having factories. That is rarely an option in the month. had to work at her small stand to pay the approval of his girlfriend’s parents, Philippines, and few poor people from “There is no permanent work here,” her rent. She has since borrowed from a who are based in Naujan, Oriental the countryside are qualified to work in a said Mr. Cesista. “All we have is fishing.” local lender and now she is in a common Mindoro. call center. Mr. Cesista and four other men take a poverty trap in the Philippines: She is His partner stressed in a number of The country’s latest poverty data, 33-foot boat nearly 200 miles, or about working at subsistence wages, without interviews that she genuinely loves Aguilar released in April, shows almost no 320 kilometers, into the South China Sea government help, to survive and pay off and dismissed speculations that she is only improvement in the last six years. About for a week at a time to fish for tuna. her loans. interested in his wealth and popularity. 10 percent of Filipinos live in extreme On a good trip, he can earn about “The Philippines is improving,” she Short of mentioning Catholic practices, poverty, unable to meet their most basic $200. He often earns less than that and said while waiting for the next customer Aguilar on Friday said, “Hindi po namin food needs. This is the same figure as in sometimes, when expenses for fuel, bait at her small stand. “But it hasn’t reached mahintay ang dalawang taon para 2006 and 2009, the previous years when and boat rental exceed the catch, he is me yet.” pahintulutan kami ng tinatawag nating poverty data was gathered, according to paid nothing at all. Other times, he is just sistema na umiiral dito sa atin.” glad to make it home alive. 16 L. M. Confidential NOV - DECEMBER 2013 NOV - DECEMBER 2013 Israeli defense forces say Thank you to Yolanda survivors MANILA - The Israeli Defense Forces “After that, professionals will come (IDF) and Israel Ambassador Menashe to continue programs for the long Bar On reported that they have treated term. We have program for short term, 2,000 patients and saved many lives but midterm and long term,” he said. in the end, they are the ones who want Bar On added they will leave their to thank the Filipino people. equipment so that others can take over. Two weeks ago, the government of They also donated $500 million Israel sent a 148-strong contingent worth of medicine to the governor complete with an elite rescue team. of Cebu to be distributed to public They set up a field hospital in Bogo hospitals. City, Cebu and treated a never-ending Meanwhile, IDF Surgeon General stream of patients. Yitzhak Kreiss praised the Filipinos. They chose Bogo City even if it’s not “We are privileged to be here. I have in the news. to say something more. We’ve seen “You can see the damage over people in disasters unfortunately during there is quite similar to the damage the last decade. I have to say that in Tacloban. We decided to go to the Philippine people behave gently, the places not on TV. We decided to delicately, out of respect to each other go to the people and to help people, and out of respect to the ones who this is our main goal,” said Col. Shai come to help. This is something to be Bruvender, Israeli military attache to appreciated. Us Israelis can appreciate the Philippines. that. I wish the Philippines to overcome Ambassador Bar On said the Israeli this disaster n move forward to a better contingent will stay until Christmas. future.”

World offers more Aid to PHL World leaders have offered to help anything else we can do to help you, in the reconstruction of communities just say the word, we will be happy to in the central Philippines destroyed by (help),” Valte said. Supertyphoon “Yolanda,” Malacañang She said Aquino was “very thankful.” said. Kim said he mobilized the World She said Aquino had also talked with Bank’s staff to facilitate quick delivery Jim Yong Kim, president of the World of the $500-million emergency budget Bank, which has nearly doubled the support, with teams working around amount of aid the Philippines can tap the clock, due to the urgency of the for the reconstruction effort. situation in the Philippines. “All of them (world leaders) always end (the call) by saying that if there’s FOR SALE If you buy one or all of these photo and video equipment below, you have a better chance1 of getting the photos and videos of *supermodels like Candice Swanpoel and Miranda Kerr. Panasonic LX7 Giottos MM5580 P-Pod Monopod with Tilt Canon Maximum Height 72.8” (1.84 m) xa-10 pro Folded Length 23.6” (60 cm) Load Capacity 33 lb (15 kg ) camcorder Weight 3 lb (1.360 kg) $ 60 $1500 Call 416-945-2336 $ 325 1 I said a better chance. I did not guarantee it. Call 416-945-2336 Call 416-945-2336 * The supermodels do not come with the camera. They stay with me.

NOV - DECEMBER 2013 NOV - DECEMBER 2013 L. M. Confidential 17 ENTERTAINMENT Business • Celebrities • Gossip

Regine Velazquez donates Record Neri Naig after the proceeds to Typhoon Victims video scandal For Sale Months after her video scandal with boyfriend Canon XA10 The singer-actress shrugs off criticisms that celebrities are just showing Chito Miranda off by announcing their donations and relief shocked the Professional efforts. nation, Neri “It doesn’t matter anymore. If that’s what Naig can now Camcorder they want to do, then they can bash whenever look back and they want. We can’t do anything about it basta think about kami we are doing everything to help,” she said the good it at the press launch of her new album “Hulog ng brought her. Langit” on Tuesday, November 19. “Embrace is auctioning personal mo lang luxury items, as well as some stuff her husband talaga yung Ogie and son Nate own for the benefit of positivity, World Vision and another organization, which positive na she has yet to decide on. outlook. Kasi “Ang daming nagbi-bid. Ang daming gustong tumulong. Kaya namin ito may gawin ginagawa to encourage other people to also help each other. These things that ka man na I’m auctioning are my personal stuff na meron ring sentimental value. So, when maganda o you think about it, hindi rin iyon mababayaran ng pera. Maganda naman yung may gawin nagiging response. I’m very thankful.” ka man na hindi, you can’t please everybody Used twice Album proceeds for Yolanda victims naman,” Neri said at the story conference of TV5’s Part of the proceeds from the sale of “Hulog Ka Ng Langit” under upcoming teleserye “Obsession.” $1500.00 /Best offer Universal Records will go to Philippine Red Cross for rehabilitation of areas It was her first time to face the press after the affected by the typhoon. scandal broke out and the video that sparked it Call 416-945-2336 “It is very memorable because when I was doing the album, I was also went viral. with box and all original accessories going through some stuff. 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Na kay Cacai (Regine’s sister) siya, sila ni mama. Pero “Kasi sunod-sunod, hindi lang iyon. Marami ring Digtial camera with box and all original accessories he is doing really, really well.” nangyari. Pero ginagawa ko na lang joke minsan sa sarili ko. Thankful naman ako na sobrang okay New 1/1.7” 10.1MP MOS Sensor Venus Engine Image Processor donates concert proceeds to Typhoon ang support ng mga tao sa paligid ko. Talagang Leica Vario-Summilux 24-90mm f/1.4 Lens / nirerespeto nila ako kapag nakikita ko sila.” 24-90 Optical Zoom victims The former Star Circle Quest contestant, who is 3.0” 920K-Dot LCD Popstar princess Sarah Geronimo vows to donate part of the proceeds making her acting comeback after years of being Full HD 1080 Video Recording of her tenth anniversary concert “Perfect 10,” which was held last Saturday, RAW and RAW+JPEG Recording Trust iA inactive, said she prefers quality over quantity and iA Plus Modes November 15 at the , to the victims of super typhoon where projects are concerned. Creative Control Modes Yolanda. “Napakalaking trahedya kaya we decided that the proceeds of the “Hindi ko naman gusto yung laging nandiyan. Time Lapse Shot Function concert will benefit the families of the typhoon victims. Ginagawa ko ito Okay lang ako na bigyan niyo ako ng okay $325 ngayong gabi para sa kanila,” Sarah told the audience. na project. Thankful naman ako na ganoon, na The singer-actress shared how she was saddened by the tragedy. maganda yung binibigay nila.” Call 416-945-2336 “Hindi sapat ang salita para i-describe kung gaano kasakit ang nangyari Neri plays a depressed character in sa bansa natin, sa lahat ng biktima ng Yolanda. Kagabi napanaginipan ko “Obsession,” which also stars , ilan sa mga images na nakikita natin sa news.” She dedicated the song “Light and Alwyn Uytingco. of a Million Mornings” to Yolanda victims. Sarah wants to use her talent to “Gusto ko lang yung passion. Nakakatuwa help and give hope to the typhoon victims. “Masuwerte tayong buhay tayo naman na kaya ko palang umarte nang ganito, at magkakasama tayo. Sana magsilbi itong inspirasyon para magbigay tayo ng yung napaglalaruan ko yung different characters,” tulong in any way we can. Malalapagpasan natin ito.” Neri added. Sarah also joined ABS-CBN’s telethon on Sunday, November 17.

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LEFT, Amy Santos celebrated her 50th birthday on Nov. 16, 2013 at the Royal Canadian Legion (Yonge and Sheppard); shown in the pictures are her candle bearers which are composed of her family and close friends. RIGHT, Roses and candle bearers of Amy Santos’ 50th Birthday celebration on Nov. 16, 2013 at the Royal Canadian Legion (Yonge and Sheppard). PHOTOS BY ARIEL RAMOS 18 L. M. Confidential NOV - DECEMBER 2013 NOV - DECEMBER 2013 Cooper in Walk of Fame PHL

It is the season to unveil several rest of the world know more about the additions to ‘Walk of Fame Philippines.’ plight and struggles of the victims and The organizers of the survivors of Super Typhoon Yolanda in annual event are yet to the Visayas region. release the final list of this Kuya Germs asserts that Anderson’s year’s recipients of ‘Walk reports were instrumental in enticing the of Fame’ stars. But there rest of the world to take action and give are already hints as to who donations to help the calamity victims. the new additions would Kuya Germs even agreed to some be. people’s observations that Anderson was Aside from Miss World 2013 Megan more helpful than all other local news Young, guess who is getting the Walk of reporters in terms of making Filipinos Fame star this year. It is no other than and other nationalities know more about CNN correspondent and anchorman victims’ continuous ordeal. Anderson Cooper. No other than , who is the main Anderson’s Own Star proponent of the annual project, has confirmed this report. This early, Kuya Germs know for a fact This year, Walk of Fame Philippines that Anderson would not be around to would hold its yearly ceremony on witness how his star in Walk of Fame December 1. Several stars would be would be unveiled on December 1. But added to the current roster of stars that he insisted that he would try to invite are showcased in an area in Eastwood him and make sure that this recognition City in Libis, Quezon City. The project is would reach him (Anderson) especially funded by Kuya Germs and is obviously over the social media. a local take on Hollywood’s own ‘Walk The Master Showman also reiterated of Fame.’ that Anderson might not be a , a singer, or an arts man but he surely Breaking The Rules made a difference through doing his job well. He hopes that even through the This year, Kuya Germs is breaking social networks, Filipinos would be able his own rules. That is because ‘Walk to thank back Anderson for his hard of Fame Philippines’ is exclusively for work and determination to help typhoon Filipino celebrities and entertainers Yolanda’s victims. who have made a difference. That is Anderson is now one of the most why many people did not believe the popular news personalities around the initial speculations that Anderson, an world. It is an open knowledge in the American, would be given his own ‘star.’ international media community that But Kuya Germs insists that he Anderson is gay. He has personally and deserves a star in local Walk of Fame. proudly admitted it in the past few years. That is because he wants to give honor But he believes that there is no reason and appreciation to Anderson, who for him to cross dress just to express his has contributed greatly to making the opinions and thoughts as a gay man.

NOV - DECEMBER 2013 NOV - DECEMBER 2013 L. M. Confidential 19 Entertainment Jennylyn Mercado Told When She Broke Up With Luis Manzano + other stories

Mark Herras has revealed that her former after the breakup, things turned well kabiyak, ay nakikita ko po ang kanyang fact that she admitted that girlfriend Jennylyn eventually. pagmamalasakit at pagmamahal sa when she has dreams, Padilla Mercado told him when “After that, okay naman kami. Hindi kanyang kapwa, higit lalo po sa Yes is often part of them. she broke up with Luis okay na naghiwalay, pero okay breakup Pinoy Foundation niya, na talagang Bernardo also told Chalk! Manzano. namin, in a way, na we’re good friends,” he ipinagmamalaki ko po siya.” that DJ is a “mama’s boy” According to reports, said. The Gintong Palad Public Service when she was asked who Herras said that he and Meanwhile, Herras did not close Awards are being given by the Movie among Padilla’s parents he was closer to. fellow Starstruck the door on the possibility that he and Writers Welfare Foundation to individuals “Mama’s boy. Kay Tito Rommel, celebrities Mercado may end up getting back together. who selflessly reach out to their fellowmen makikita mo na father and son talaga ang were the ones Since the two are now working on in light of natural calamities and disasters relationship nila,” Bernardo explained. who stood by “Rhodora X”, a new GMA show, he was such as the Bohol earthquake and the She said that with , Mercado when asked whether this is a possibility. Typhoon Yolanda. Padilla’s mother, the actor is like her she needed Herras said he does not want to speak Aside from Marian and Dingdong, other mother’s “barkada”. people with her. about that and could not answer with awardees from the entertainment industry She said that with her mom, “pag It appears, certainty because he does not want to speak were , Ricky Reyes, Arnell magkasama sila makikita mo na parang based on these for Mercado. Ignacio, , Isko Moreno, Diether mag-barkada lang sila na nagtatawanan at reports, that He said that he does not want to taint Ocampo, , Robin Padilla and nagkukulitan.” Herras still has a their new project with any malice because Angel Locsin. good relationship GMA has given them a great project that In the field of politics, the awardees are with Mercado even is giving them the opportunity to deepen Batangas Governor Vilma Santos and Says Sorry For after their breakup. their friendship. Quezon City Congressman Alfred Vargas. Rowdy Behavior The two were part However, he said, “Kung sa bandang In business, Manny V. Pangilinan and of a in the dulo, sakaling kami pa rin, malalaman at Miguel Belmonte were given the awards. Cristine Reyes has expressed regret for past and were also malalaman pa rin natin.” In the networks category, the awardees her behavior in her recent appearances on romantically involved are of Kapuso Foundation, “It’s Showtime” and “Gandang Gabi Vice”. in real life. Gina Lopez of Bantay Bata Foundation), Reyes said that her behavior was Nonetheless, a Calls Menchie Silvestre (Alagang Kapatid “maharot” after she received flak on social report from the Philippine Her Foundation) and Daniel Razon of media after the guest appearances. Entertainment Portal says that “Kabiyak” (Better Half ) Kamanggagawa Foundation. She said, “Sorry kasi Herras maintains that he does The award, Marian said, was priceless. minsan lumalabas talaga not ask Mercado about the Marian Rivera surprisingly called “Bilang artista po, magiging makabuluhan ‘yung pag-magaslaw at breakup. boyfriend Dingdong Dantes her “kabiyak” lang po ang isang artista kapag nakaka- pagkamalikot kaya behave ako “Di ko na [tinanong] or better half in a public speech during the touch ka po ng iba’t ibang klaseng tao at ngayon.” kung ano’ng ginawa, ano’ng awarding ceremony of the 1st Gintong minamahal ka nila bilang ikaw.” She noted that she was also nangyari,” PEP quotes Herras Palad Public Service Awards. just excited and that she was tense during saying at a press conference Both Marian and Dingdong were her appearance on “It’s Showtime” on for an upcoming GMA show. awardees of the said Says She Saturday. The actor reportedly added ceremony that was held Often Dreams Of Daniel She said she was acting normal on that he did ask Mercado any at the One Esplanade in “Gandang Gabi Vice” on Sunday but on private questions which may be Pasay City last November Padilla “It’s Showtime,” she was tense because it too personal for the actress. 20. was live, early in the morning and had a big Furthermore, Herras said that They may be spending a lot of time audience. “Dapat perfect ka doon dahil live Dingdong wasn’t able together but even in her dreams, Kathryn he and his other Starstruck batchmates to attend the awards night ‘yon kaya medyo tense ako,” she added. were there “as friends” because Mercado Bernardo is spending time with Daniel According to her, her comment that her because he has a prior Padilla. told them “Guys, kailangan ko ng kausap.” commitment, so Marian was the one who breakup with close friend and erstwhile Asked whether he also received this sort Nonetheless, Bernardo said that she does boyfriend was for “press thanked the awards committee on behalf of not dream often. of support he describes their group giving Dingdong. release” purposes only was only a joke. Mercado when he broke up with former “Hindi ko na mataandaan ‘yung mga “Joke lang ‘yon,” she said after she She said she falls more in love with panaginip ko, pero oo naman. Kaso bihira girlfriend Ynna Asistio, Herras said no. Dingdong because of the charity works he received criticism for the comment. The actor admitted that he keeps his lang ako managinip kasi bihira lang ako She also denied that she was drunk has done, especially with his YES Pinoy matulog,” Bernardo is quoted saying by the problems to himself. Foundation. The actor is also an active during her appearances. Furthermore, he said that though he magazine. Meanwhile, Reyes admitted she does not member of the Philippine Red Cross. However, that doesn’t take away from the struggled during the months immediately “Dahil ako rin po, bilang kanyang mind being called the “bad girl of showbiz”.

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LEFT, Baptismal was held at Saint Pascal Baylon on Nov. 9, 2013 for the following (alphabetical order) : Victoria Agbisit, Princess Magtangob, Sophia Miller, Andrea Nanca, Quiocho, Dylan Rivera, Isaiah Santos, Krizza soriano, Julianna Tagudin, Carina Visaya, and Nathan Zochowski. CENTER, Consul General Juniver Mahilum West receiving the donation from CARP officers Dr. Francisco Portugal, Verth Bugtong, and Dr. Belle Tumbukon; held at Marcelinas Restaurant on November 13, 2013. donations of non-perishable good are also being accepted at many businesses and stores. RIGHT, Various community associations such as the Filipino Centre Toronto (FCT), Philippine Independence Day Council (PIDC), Gawad Kalinga, Philippine Press Club Ontario (PCCO), Philippine Consulate Toronto and Japanese Cultural Association, etc. held a meeting to coordinate their efforts to send assistance to the victims of super typhoon Yolanda; the meeting was held at the Japanese Cultural Centre on November 12, 2013. PHOTOS BY ARIEL RAMOS 20 L. M. Confidential NOV - DECEMBER 2013 NOV - DECEMBER 2013 “I don’t mind, bad girl, good girl, “Na-realize ko na mahal ko pa rin I don’t mind. At least may title,” she talaga siya. So, gumawa ako ng effort, noted, a report from ABS-CBN News nag-e-effort ako sa kanya hanggang says. ngayon.” The actress noted that it’s just that He also talked with Bea’s mother to people sometimes get to believe the apologize for what happened. roles portrayed by celebrities are the real them. Robin Padilla Airs Disappointment Over Relates How Daughter ’s He Surprised TV Show ‘Adarna’ Jake Vargas shared how he surprised Bea Binene during her birthday It is not surprising if Robin Padilla celebration at the Crowne Plaza Hotel reveals his insights and observations last November 13. about the first ever primetime series The members of Tween--Barbie of his daughter Kylie Padilla. Kylie is Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Kristoffer currently the lead star of the fantaseries Martin, , Louise delos ‘Adarna,’ airing weeknights at GMA-7’s Reyes, and Lexi Telebabad primetime block. Fernandez--grouped together to give But many could still not help but Bea a party. Jake talked to make reactions upon them and asked for their hearing that Robin is help regarding his plan to dismayed about the TV surprise Bea with flowers. show. What could be He also planned to making him feel this ask for forgiveness for way? Does he expect the everything that happened network to make the show between them. the banner of the primetime block? However, Jake got caught in a road Does he want a superstar treatment for accident along NLEX, so he asked the his daughter? Tween’s handler to just give Bea the We could expect Robin to feel that flowers. way as he himself has the ‘superstar Luckily, Jake was able to arrive before complex.’ But this time, he has aired his the party officially ended, so he was the disappointment because the series failed one to personally hand the flowers to to show his cameo appearance. Bea. When he did, Bea apparently cried. It turned out that GMA-7 decided Jake then became the actress’ escort to air his appearance on the succeeding for the rest of the night. days. But in the end, as a father, Since then, they have started to hang Robin admitted that he could not be out again until they got back together more grateful to GMA-7. He said he on November 10. appreciates the network’s efforts to give What made him realize he still loves her daughter an important and good Bea? After three months of the breakup, project like this one. Robin reiterated Jake kept thinking about Bea. He said that his daughter has waited so long to he missed her text messages and her have this kind of show. calls since he was so used to her being by his side.

NOV - DECEMBER 2013 NOV - DECEMBER 2013 L. M. Confidential 21 Marian Rivera defends fellow Philippines celebs’ relief efforts + other stories

MANILA - Kapuso actress Marian Rivera defended fellow celebrities conceived by ABS-CBN in less than a week and promoted to the who have been posting their relief efforts in social media in the wake of public in just two days. It brought together some 60 ABS-CBN accusations that they are doing so only for the sake of publicity. artists, singers, choirs, bands and dancers who all performed for free. “Minsan may mga pagkakataon na hindi kailangan sabihin (that you Meanwhile, leading to the concert, ABS-CBN North America’s donated). Pero may mga Sagip Kapamilya Telethon dubbed, “Magkasama sa Kuwento pagkakataon na kailangan mo ng Pagbangon”, held at ABS-CBN International Corporate rin sabihin para mabigyan mo Headquarters in Redwood City, California last November 13-14, ng inspirasyon ang mga tao na raised $311,927 in donations and pledges. The TFC-led telethon lahat tayo pwedeng tumulong,” was aired as a Balitang Americaspecial and was livestreamed on Marian said during her press TFC.tv. It was also seen on U.S. and Canada’s major cable systems ‘Unselfie’ for Yolanda launch as 2014 Ginebra San that opened their TFC signal to millions of digital subscribers at no Miguel Calendar. additional cost for a limited period so they can watch TFC’s special victims among new Instead of criticizing, coverage on Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda). Marian hopes people will just “The artistic heart is very big. It makes things like this possible US envoy to PHL’s help and do their share. when you have artists who are so generous,” said Tony-award winner “Ang mga tao minsan hindi first acts maintindihan. Mag-post ka who, An “unselfie” for victims of Super sa Instagram, kung anu-ano alongside Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) was one of the ang sasabihin. Hindi ka mag- Gary first official acts of new US ambassador to post, hindi ka tumutulong. Valenciano the Philippines Philip Goldberg. Bakit ba hindi tayo magkaisa, and Piolo Goldberg posted a photo of himself magtulungan at magmahalan Pascual, led covering his face with a piece of paper na lang?” the opening showing the web address of the US She added, “Alam ko may mga tao ding hindi mapi-please pero instead number of Embassy’s disaster assistance program. na ginaganyan nila, mas maigi na tumulong na lang sa nangangailangan.” the benefit Goldberg earlier said he would help Marian herself donated a sum of money for typhoon victims. But she concert at the victims of Yolanda, which tore doesn’t want to disclose just how much it is. the Araneta through the Visayas and Southern Luzon Aside from helping GMA Kapuso Foundation and Yes Pinoy Coliseum. last Nov. 8 and left more than 5,000 dead. Foundation, Marian is auctioning her personal items and donating proceeds Among The unselfie was an idea of an ad the concert’s of the sale to typhoon Yolanda victims. agency trying to mobilize support for highlights Yolanda victims by having people post an were Lea’s moving rendition of “Bayan Ko,” the hair-raising and unselfie – a photo of themselves holding Twitter trending interpretation of “The Prayer” by the shadow laments delay in relief efforts a piece of paper seeking support. play performers ; back-to-back heartfelt “Called #Unselfie, the idea simply calls Actress-TV host Kris Aquino believes relief goods for typhoon Yolanda performance of inspirational singers and Fatima on people to write a simple donation victims are not being dispatched as quickly as they should be. Soriano, who sang “Heal Our Land” and “Mahiwaga,” respectively; call to action such assupportunicef. “Take turns po talaga. Kahapon, mahabang lecture and conversation a high energy all out rock performance of OPM band org/Philippines or redcross.org.ph/ meron kami ni PNoy (President Noynoy Aquino, her brother). Ang truck that turned the Big Dome into a huge dance floor; and the “Hawak na ni-roro mo that goes through Sorsogon, it takes 48 hours. So yesterday Kamay” performance of the whole coliseum, which symbolically sa news napanuod natin na aid is already arriving. Yung mga eroplano, take glowed in the dark as everyone were asked to raise their mobile turns sila sa pag-land,” she said. Kris says she already feels desperate about phones while singing along with the performers. the delay. Joining the pack of world-class performers, who inspired one “Sabi ko nakakahiya na tanggap tayo nang tanggap ng goods pero hindi and all to continue reaching out to the calamity survivors were natin pa napapakita sa mga tao na umaabot sa kanila talaga na personal , Charice, , Sam Milby, , Rico J. nating dinadala.” Puno, Bituin Escalante, and other Kapamilya stars. While, among The Kapamilya star is grateful Air Asia allowed her and ABS-CBN to the ABS-CBN stars who narrated the touching stories of calamity use their planes to transport relief goods. survivors, volunteers and donors were Judy Ann Santos, John Lloyd “They were so nice to me kasi may commitment ako on Sunday with Cruz, Angel Locsin, , , Richard Sagip Kapamilya to bring 10 tons of these goods to Leyte. They gave it Gomez. , , , , to me na ang cost lang to me was the fuel charge. Sabi ko, kung hindi ka and . bubunot sa sarili mong bulsa at maghihintay ka pa, kawawa naman ang mga Also, ABS-CBN executives, led by Chairman Eugenio “Gabby” nangangailangan. So ginawan ng paraan. On Sunday, we will at least be able Lopez III and President and Chief Executive Officer Charo Santos- to bring 10 tons.” Concio, took part in the event. In Hong Kong, ABS-CBN Global “Nag-insist ako na ako sana ang makasama together with Ma’m Tina COO Raffy Lopez thanked hundreds for their support of TFC’s donatenow on a sheet of paper – with (Monzon-Palma, program director of ABS-CBN Foundation’s public efforts to help Typhoon Haiyan survivors at the launch of the new the hashtag #unselfie – and take a selfie service programs. Pero I’m still waiting for approval kung pwede ba ako or TFC Load-n-Watch in the region in partnership with CloudFone. (picture of themselves) while holding it,” makakadagdag lang ako sa gulo. But I really want to be there with Ma’m During the concert, the newly launched ABS-CBN mobile said BBDO Guerrero, which launched Tina.” announced that it is giving away over 100,000 SIM cards for free, the idea. Kris adds that celebrities bring much more than relief goods to typhoon along with relief packages, to the survivors of super typhoon Yolanda. They are then asked to post the selfie victims. It is also putting up free text and calling centers in calamity-striken photo on their profile page on social “Nagdadala kami ng reassurance, pag-asa at pagmamahal. Sa panahon areas until power and communication lines are normalized. networking sites like Facebook or Twitter. ngayon, iyan talaga ang kailangan ng mga tao. It gives us great pleasure and All proceeds of “Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na! An All-Star BBDO Guerrero said the unselfie gratification to accept even more.” Benefit Concert” would be donated to the calamity fund of Sagip campaign “is a response to the call for Kapamilya, the emergency humanitarian assistance program of ABS- relief aid here in the Philippines.” CBN Foundation. Meanwhile, even Filipino-American 60 CELEBS UNITE IN ABS-CBN’S Even after the concert, ABS-CBN continues its call for help Jessica Cox, the world’s first armless pilot, ‘TULONG NA!’ BENEFIT CONCERT to calamity survivors through its ongoing “Tulong Na, Tabang was not spared from the tragedy brought Na, Tayo Na!” relief campaign. To volunteer, donate or find a lost by Yolanda. 10,000 people fill up Araneta Coliseum to help calamity survivors; TFC Cox lost a grandaunt in Samar to North America Sagip Kapamilya telethon raises over $311k loved one in the calamity-striken areas of the country, visit ABS- CBNnews.com/TulongPH. For international donations, go to www. Yolanda, the Philippine Embassy in abscbnfoundation.org. Continue sharing the worldwide call for Washington D.C. said on its Twitter Songs of hope, unity and inspiration filled the recent sold-out, star- donation on Twitter using the hashtag #TulongPH. (Kane Errol account studded fundraising concert of ABS-CBN that gathered some of the Choa, ABS-CBN Corporate Affairs, Manila with reports from ABS- The embassy posted on its Twitter country’s brightest stars, Kapamilya network executives, and almost 10,000 CBN Global) account early Saturday a photo of Cox people for one cause -- to help raise funds for the relief of the survivors of using her right foot to sign the book of the recent calamities that struck the Visayas region. condolences at the Embassy. “Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na! An All-Star Benefit Concert” was

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Filipino Centre Toronto FCT inducted their officers and board of directors at the Rembrandt Hall. They also announced updates about their fundraising initiatives for the victims of the Yolanda typhoon.

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TORONTO - This article is going to sound like the thank you speech of Oscar award winners. If I miss anyone or any organization from this article that is doing or has done a fundraising campaign for the victims of typhoon Yolanda, I apologize. Tha campaign to organize relief efforts here in Toronto, and I am sure in every city in the world where there is even one Filipino hit the ground running faster than the Philippine government can send aid to the devastated areas. In fact, the aid from the Philippine government would probably not have arrived if not for the brave reporting of CNN’s Mr. Anderson Cooper. For it’s part, the Canadian government will match donations from individual Canadians to help with the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan, Canada’s International Development Minister says. LEFT, Josie de Leon poses with the winner of the first Bingo game. RIGHT, Aisa Joven holds a garage sales in Los Angeles to help typhoon Christian Paradis said Sunday that the victims. BELOW, FCT asked attendees at the Paraluman dinner to give what they can by putting it in a brown envelope for typhoon Yolanda aid. government will set aside one dollar for the Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fund for every dollar at Our Lady of Assumption Church a concert Jenifer Camacho together with some of our Another fundraising was also changed. On donated by Canadians between Nov. 9 and Dec. called Rise Up will be held and proceeds will Fil - Canadian talents and Prestige Beauty December 21, a fundraising show called “Benefit 8. The matching fund is in addition to the up be donated to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan/ Pageants Winners will host the event on Friday Christmas concert for Kerry’s Place Autism to $5-million in disaster relief the government Yolanda. Cash can also be donated and tax , December 13 at 7P.M. at Prestige Club along Services became partial with portions also going announced already. Receipts will be issued by OLA and Ottawa will 4544 Dufferin Street in North York. towards the Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fund. On facebook alone, I cannot keep up with match the donation until December 9, 2013. The proceeds of this event will be donated Obviously, balikbayan box companies have notices of fundraising initiatives left and right. Luminus Financial is pleased to announce to the calamity victims through World Vision also done their part. The Canadian Aid Relief Project (CARP) that it has partnered with the Ontario Credit Canada. Lets all support this show for cause , LBC Cargo shipped boxes of goods that headed by family physician Dr. Francisco Union Charitable Foundation (OCUCF) to for sponsorship and tickets please call Heidi at were collected by Our Lady of Assumption Portugal started its fund-raising and gathering raise funds in support of the victims affected by (416) 998-8140 and (416) 736-1668. parish and the Philippine Canadian Charitable of donations (used clothing, canned foods, etc) Typhoon Yolanda. Josie de Leon held a bingo session for the Foundation. to be sent to Tacloban, Leyte, Cebu, Ormoc and Luminus has committed typhoon victims. The UMAC and Forex shipped some boxes that other places devastated by Typhoon Yolanda to match every dollar session was usually a were collected by the Fil-Core support group. at Marcelina’s Restaurant. Goods and cash are donated by its members dundraising project for “We have also reduced the prices for accepted. A receipt will be issued. to OCUCF’s Can her Josie de Leon School customers sending boxes to their loved ones in On Monday, December 2nd Lamesa Help program ( www. of the Performing Arts. the disaster areas,” said UMAC and Forex’ Perly Restaurant will be hosting “Konektado” a ontariocucf.ca/news) in She also joined another Alilio. fundraising dinner for Typhoon relief. support of Typhoon fundraising concert with The Philippine Independence Day Council Proceeds are going to a friend of the Yolanda’s victims. World Vision. (“PIDC”) will be holding a fundraising dinner restaurant who’s family lost their home in Cebu. The Filipino Centre Last November 24, the on Friday, December 13, 2013 at the Star Walk According to their facebook posting “This Toronto plans to use Canada for Philippines Buffet located at 648 Silver Star Bouleavard, will be an ongoing effort. One dinner is simply Luminus as the exclusive Benefit Concert, in Scarborough beginning at 7:00 pm. Tickets are not enough. The plan is to do a fundraising dinner partner for collection of partnership with Kol $50 or $100 for sponsor tickets. monthly for as long as possible as the people back their members’ individual Hope Foundation for For tickets or sponsorship opportunities, home will still need help long after the global media donations. Children, in support of please contact Norma Carpio at ncarpio@bell. attention has moved on. We hope to feature a Even non-Filipino World Vision’s Philippines net or call her at 905 257 1059. different guest chef each month as we already have groups are initiating relief Disaster Relief Fund Some held auctions and garage sales. FV interest from so many great chefs in the city. We will efforts. featured Toronto’s Original Foods helped by using their store at their store select someone different in the community who we The Vietnamese Miss Saigon, Ma-Anne in Bathurst and Wilson. can help directly. If you know of anyone who could Association, Toronto Dionisio, Canadian Aisa Joven of Los Angeles had a garage sales use assistance for their family please let us know.” (VAT) is organizing a Idol finalist Martha Joy, to send money for typhoon victims. Shaw Cable offered GMA Pinoy TV for special show of the award- Broadway Star, Cornelia Some organizations have changed their free until last November 17 to help Yolanda winning documentary film “Bolinao 52” to raise Luna, highly-acclaimed performers, Toto Bansil, Christmas plans. victims and to to allow non-subscribers of fund for helping victims of typhoon Haiyan in and Emilio Zarris, Jocelyn Escutin-Seranilla, Bicol Canada Community Association of GMA Network’s flagship international channel the Philippines. Arnold Galoyo, Karen Tan, and Ken de los Toronto has cancelled it’s Christmas party as ready access to the latest news about the recent Bolinao 52 is a documentary about the Santos, Viva Records’s artist Chiqui Pineda, and a way of sympathizing with fellow typhoon- tragedy that ravaged parts of Visayas, as well as Vietnamese boat people ship that was originally many more, with special performances by award devastated Filipinos back home. information on how to reach out to the victims stranded in the Pacific Ocean in 1988. Only winning Canadian Singer-songwriter Amy “It’s hard to celebrate when our kababayans through their kind donations. 52 out of the 110 boat people survived the Sky as well as cast members of Les Miserables have just lost everything back home,” said Meanwhile, GMA Kapuso Foundation is tragedy and were rescued by Filipino fishermen currently on stage at the Princess of Wales in BCCA’s Alex Guerina. accepting donations in aid of its wide-scale relief who brought them to the Philippine island of Toronto. Camilineos Association of Canada, also drives for typhoon victims. Bolinao. On November 22, Martha Joy held a concert based in Toronto donated aprt of the proceeds Specific bank details may be accessed Singers in the community are also doing their at Rembrandt Hall. for their annual Christmas party towards the through the GMA Kapuso Foundation website aprt. Prestige Bar will host a Fundraising event victims of typhoon Yolanda. at www.gmanetwork.com/Foundation. Let it Shine Fund Raising Concert for for the benefit of Typhoon Yolanda victims on On December 7, 2013, Saturday, 7:00 p.m. the victims of Typhoon Yolanda featuring December 7.

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performing On Twitter, as the scene showing feel-good songs Padilla with no shirt aired, the hashtag – those that are “#G2BTakeItOff” zoomed up as among from the Philippines wears re-arranged big the top trending topics on Twitter the champion’s belt after defeating Brandon band style to worldwide. It was also the No. 1 local Rios of the United States in their WBO capture young trend on the micro-blogging site for over international welterweight title fight Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Macau. and old alike. two hours. “I want things to be positive,” Anne’s painting sells for he adds. Pacquiao wins Jay-R and P105K for typhoon survivors Kris want Yolanda victims MANILA -- A painting made by over Rios to be as hopeful. actress-host was able to MACAU, China - Filipino boxing legend Kris composed raise P105,000 for the survivors of super Manny Pacquiao beat American fighter Brandon Rios in a 12-round title bout Kris Lawrence can’t help but shed a the song “It’s Not the End” for Yolanda typhoon “Yolanda” tear when an episode of his GMA weekly after being auctioned at the Venetian resort hotel in Macau, victims. The song, with its message of China, stopping his younger challenger in a show,” ” (SAS) opened hope, has music videos to go with it. off. The amount was with footage of Yolanda victims. His unanimous decision. Jay-R has not written a song but he announced by Curtis With precision punching, Pacquiao landed co-performer, Kyla herself can’t help but is mounting benefit shows on Nov 20 during the telecast three or four times the number of punches weep. and 23 in Javier, Leyte (hometown of of “It’s Showtime,” that his opponent did, punishing him with a Kris’ longtime friend and fellow SAS singer Mica Javier, who is close to his which she co-hosts, as flurry of 3- and 4-punch combinations. mainstay Jay-R felt just as bad. heart). Proceeds will go to the town of she personally thanked the buyer of her Pacquiao demonstrated his mastery in “It’s so negative and heartbreaking. Javier, which was also badly devastated by “impromptu artwork.” Round 9 with a seven-punch combination as Rios’ punches seemed to lose power. Hindi ako umiyak pero lalabas na (ang Yolanda. The painting, which reads “Bangong luha).” Pilipinas, Kaya Natin ‘To” and signed by In Round 6, Pacquiao landed a hard right “It’s time we also help surrounding that opened a cut above Rio’s right eye, which That’s why the RnB artists decided towns,” he explains. Curtis, was bought by Angelit Perez. to mount “Soul Brothers,” a concert for became swollen in the following rounds. With His message to typhoon victims: “From the bottom of our hearts, his victory, the 34-year-old boxer won the typhoon victims on Friday, November 22 “Don’t lose hope. Ang daming taong and on behalf of all the survivors po WBO international welterweight title and at Music Museum. Jay-R and Kris are tumutulong sa inyo. Nandito kami na matutulungan ninyo, maraming, revived a flagging career after two consecutive performing for free and Music Museum nagtatrabaho para makabigay sa inyo ng maraming salamat po,” Curtis told Perez, losses. is not charging anything for the concert, pagkain at tubig. Konting struggle lang who visited the “It’s Showtime” studio. Sunday’s bout was the Filipino boxer’s first produced by ALV Events International na lang.” “May God continue to bless your family after his shocking sixth-round knockout at the and presented by Viber as part of its even more.” hands of Juan Manuel Marquez in December “ViberHelps” fund-raising campaign for Meanwhile, Curtis’ co-host on the 2012. Going into the fight, the eight-division Yolanda victims. Shirtless in noontime program, , also “Gusto naming pumunta doon to give world champion Pacquiao (54-5-2, 38 KOs) ‘G2B’ trends worldwide announced the amount raised from their was an overwhelming favorite to win over food and others, pero I think we will be two-night show held at Laffline comedy Rios (31-1-1, 22 KOs). more effective through music,” says Jay-R. MANILA -- A scene in “Got to bar in Quezon City early this week. He dedicated the fight to the victims of Their target amount is a whopping Believe” showing a shirtless Daniel Padilla He said the show, which featured typhoon Yolanda, which devastated provinces P1-M. caused a stir on social media Thursday, performances from the other “It’s in the Visayas earlier this month. The good news is the tickets are sold as reactions among fans Showtime” hosts, as well as comedians, “I’m doing my best to give a good fight out, even if Jay-R and Kris only started of the heartthrob actor Chokoleit, Pokwang and , raised and to win the fight, especially with what preparing for the concert one-and-a-half pushed the primetime P1.5 million. happened to my countrymen and what happened to the Philippines with the weeks ago. series as a top worldwide In total, the fundraising initiatives of Kris admits he’s worried at the fact that typhoon,” said Pacquiao. “To all the people trend on Twitter. the noontime show, which also includes and families affected by this storm, this fight he and Jay-R have rehearsed only three of In the November 21 a donation from Star Mobile and Euro is for you.” their 22 songs, four days before D-Day. episode of the ABS-CBN Towers, produced some P2.1 million, Although Pacquiao was unable to knock “It’s the fastest preparation we’ve had.” program, Padilla as his according to Vice Ganda. out his opponent, he won convincingly, with So he and Jay-R are making up for lost character Joaquin is seen posing shirtless Receiving the raised funds in behalf of one judge giving him all 12 rounds. time by rehearsing every day. The two as the subject of Chichay’s (Kathryn ABS-CBN Foundation’s Sagip Kapamilya After the bout, Pacquiao walked to the don’t have to worry about rapport since Berardo) artwork for a school project. was program director Tina Monzon- opposing corner and shook hands with they’ve known each other since high The scene comes days after Chichay, Palma, who visited the “It’s Showtime” everyone, including Rios’ strength and conditioning manager, who had an altercation school back in the US. who used to tend to Joaquin as his nanny, studio. “We inspire each other to get better,” with his trainer Freddie Roach. agreed to be in a “mutual understanding” He also gave credit to Rios for taking his Jay-R relates. He adds that they will be with her employer-turned-school mate. most powerful punches, and said he was ready for even stronger opponents.

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Aga Muhlach and with their Doc.’ It was just like that; we were just friends.” children Atasha and Andres. The couple then leaped from being friends to an engaged couple in a moment straight out of ga Muhlach recalled his a romantic film. relationship with wife “It was just one moment of realizing that Charlene Gonzales before right in front of me was my wife. A week after they were married in 2001, that, I proposed to her,” Muhlach said. admitting they skipped a Less than a year after getting engaged, the step or two in their love couple married on May 28, 2001 in story. City. “She was never my girlfriend. We got “Up to this day,” Muhlach said, “I feel like Pokwang admits crush on engaged first, but I had to ask for her hand I’m the luckiest guy on earth. I have a wife from her parents before we even started dating,” who’s so loyal.” Jestoni Alarcon Muhlach told HOLA! magazine. Muhlach added: “When I married, I really The couple first met through a cousin. settled down... I love that feeling when I MANILA -- Pokwang on Sunday A admitted on “Buzz ng Bayan” that And even after judging the 1994 Binibining come home from work and my wife is there to Pilipinas, which Gonzales won, and working celebrate my blessings with me.” she has a long-standing crush with together in the ABS-CBN sitcom “Oki Doki The two, along with their kids Atasha and her “Call Center Girl” co-star Jestoni Doc,” Muhlach said they only stayed friends. Andres, currently reside in Mataas na Kahoy, Alarcon. “I met Charlene a long time ago,” Muhlach Batangas. HOLA! described the Filipino- The comedienne, who is currently said. “She was 11 and I was 16. I met her Balinese-inspired house as a “paradise.” promoting the upcoming comedy through her cousin. Flash forward, Charlene “This is a dream,” the actor said. “This was film, confessed that even before she was in Bb. Pilipinas and I was one of the judges, the first house I built when I got married. And entered the world of showbiz, she and then we were in a show together, ‘Oki Doki this is my space; this is my home.” used to swoon over Alarcon’s “angelic face.” “Nung bata pa ako, hindi pa ako artista napapanuod ko na siya. Mala- anghel ang kanyang face. In fairness Bigger meals earlier can help naman, sa personal napakabait niyang tao,” she said about the veteran actor who starred in several sexy flicks when he was younger. Weight Loss But Pokwang played down any kipping breakfast and for various body and metabolic markers possibility of the crush blossoming overeating in the evening every two weeks. into something more as Alarcon is have been shown to play a The BF subjects lost an average 19.1 already married. significant role in weight gain pounds over 12 weeks, while the D group “Malapit ang bahay niya sa amin and obesity. A study in the shed 7.9 pounds. kaya madali akong lulusubin,” she journal Obesity found that Levels of glucose, insulin and ghrelin, an added. consuming the heaviest meal appetite hormone, decreased significantly Pokwang said her priority remains of the day at breakfast and the lightest at in both groups but to a greater extent her daughter, Mae. “Mas priority dinner can lead to significant weight loss. in BF subjects. The BF group also had ko rin kasi muna na maka-graduate From June to October 2012, significantly lower glucose and insulin ‘yung anak ko,” she said. researchers at Tel Aviv University in responses in post-lunch blood tests, However, the actress noted that her Israel recruited 93 overweight and obese suggesting that eating a relatively high- daughter fully supports her if ever she S decides to date. women to participate in a three-month, calorie breakfast helped to maintain stable 1,400-calorie-a-day diet, an amount insulin levels after the second meal of the “Naawa na rin naman siya sa akin. a breakfast group (BF) that consumed 50% recommended in some weight-loss diets. day, researchers said. Sabi ni Mae sa akin, ‘Kung masaya ka of the allotted daily calories at breakfast, The women were in their mid-40s and had Caveat: The study was too short to at hindi ka masasaktan then go,” she 36% at lunch and 14% at dinner. A dinner metabolic syndrome, the term for a cluster determine the long-term health benefits of shared. group (D) did the opposite, eating 14% of of health conditions associated with Type 2 high-energy intake at breakfast, they said. calories at breakfast, 36% at midday and diabetes. Half the women were assigned to 50% at dinner. Participants were measured

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Players have fun during a game during the Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation picnic at Milliken Park. 26 L. M. Confidential NOV - DECEMBER 2013 NOV - DECEMBER 2013 ANGELICA continued from page 8 Tacloban Journalists “Parang ganoon naman, e. Masyado out of a Job lang nama-magnify kasi artista kami.” This Christmas, she and John Lloyd are TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines— already making plans to spend it outside the Hunk Shot Journalists here have temporarily lost country or maybe spend Christmas here then their livelihood after Supertyphoon take a vacation afterwards. “Yolanda” destroyed their offices. Some Asked what gift she would like to receive Twenty-year old have found ways to earn a living—by from John Lloyd, Angelica said nothing in RJ plays basketball particular since she loves “moments” and working as stringers. “memories.” and volleyball. He One of them, Jazmine Bonifacio, was Her favorite moments of hers and John is currently taking connected with radio station dyDW or Lloyd’s? Running along the beach. The Health Sciences at Radio Diwa, which is managed by the highly acclaimed actor, however, is such a Centennial leading Society of Divine Word (SVD) with private person that he doesn’t want these dyRF in Cebu as its main station. things to be seen in public. to Chirpractic For the past six days now, Bonifacio Angelica said she can post pictures of practice. His has been working with Nathan Lane, an them as long as the actor doesn’t see it. favourite food is American journalist based in Japan who Subway and Filipino is working for Reuters. Ryan Agoncillo dishes. He is a Bonifacio works as a buddy/stringer for Reuters and earns P2,000 daily, 2-time Athlete of the address Infidelity which she receives at the end of the Year at Jean Vanier day’s work that starts at 7 a.m. and ends Rumours High School. He before 6 p.m. “This is a good relief, a good Ryan Agoncillo doesn’t mind that rumors is the son of Philip opportunity for me. I have no job link him to other girls. In fact, what should and Tess Beloso. We right now as our station remains worry him is when he and wife Judy Ann wish him all the luck Santos are not the topic inoperational due to Yolanda,” Bonifacio of conversations anymore. in his endeavours. said. The station was badly battered Rumors about him and other and its equipment was destroyed by the girls have never affected their supertyphoon, she said. family life, however. “Pero kasi, Bonifacio said she has no idea when hindi naman kami apektado the station would resume operations. sa bahay. So, para sa akin ang tsismis, “But one thing is sure, it would take para sa ibang tao, hindi para sa akin.” He some months before the station could doesn’t have any reaction to these rumors. “Hindi ko alam kung matatawa ba ako o start airing again,” Bonifacio said. maiinis.” Ryan admits to getting attracted by Lane said he was lucky to have other women, but at the end of the day, it is Bonifacio as a buddy-stringer. Juday he wants and loves. He doesn’t want “She (Bonifacio) has helped me a to be a hypocrite and say he doesn’t notice lot. I’m an American and I don’t know attractive girls. “Kasal ako, hindi bulag.” But anything about this place (Tacloban). how does he fight off temptation? One look He, however, could not say how long he at Juday and he knows what he wants in his would stay in Tacloban to cover events life. There may be other beautiful girls out RJ Beloso related to Yolanda that practically there, but the TV host is sure he’s got the best of them. leveled Tacloban.

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Dundas Tower Medical Dental Centre & Laboratory Dr. Solon C. Guzman & Associates Dr. Josephine Adorna Guzman DDS Dr. Venus B. Guzman MD 165 Dundas Street West, Suite 108, Mississauga, Ontario L5B 2N6 497 Laurier Avenue, Suite 5 Milton, Ontario L9T 3K8 www.drsolonguzman.ca Email: [email protected] 905-864-8889 905-804-8000 Email: [email protected] Monday to Friday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Mon to Fri 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sat 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sundays & Holidays by Appointment Sundays & Holidays by Appointment NOV - DECEMBER 2013 NOV - DECEMBER 2013 L. M. Confidential 27 28 L. M. Confidential NOV - DECEMBER 2013 NOV - DECEMBER 2013