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MAY 2014 Vol. 3 No.5 filipinonewswaves@ gmail.com (647) 718-1360 Miriam, Chiz & The US bases are Abad in Napo-list back? By Waves News staff By Waves News staff

Justice Secretary meets with Senate Blue Ribbon committee chairman Teofisto Guingona III to discuss the ‘Napolist’ yesterday. De Lima submitted the list signed by Janet Napoles (inset) to Guingona during a closed-door hearing at the sena- tor’s office. On November 24, 1992, the American Flag was lowered in Subic for the last time and The accuser becomes the accused. Senator Miriam Santiago, one of the most the last 1,416 Sailors and Marines at Subic Bay Naval Base left by plane from Naval Air vocal and staunchest critic/accuser of her lawmaker colleagues in the senate, Station Cubi Point and by the USS Belleau Wood. This withdrawal marked the first time has become herself the accused in the notorious “ Scandal”or the since the 16th century that no foreign military forces were present in the . Prioriy Development Assistance Fund(PDAF) scam involving billions and bil- In US President Obama’s recent visit, a new security agreement, the Enhanced De- lions of pesos in government money. fense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) was sealed, giving US troops re-access to Subic The funds were intended for various countryside development projects and and Clarkbases. programs including much-needed infrastructures, electrification- all intend- The signs are ominous in Olongapo are here again”. ed to alleviate the lives of the common Filipino but were diverted instead on city where the Subic bay US base Happy days mean the return of GIs, kickbacks, commissions and other illegal dealings. was formerly located, bars and oth- US servicemen or US troops who er allied entertainment establish- The money went to the pockets of many lawmakers, (senators, congressmen will spend their R and R (rest and and other government officials) according to a list released by former sena- ments are beginning to come alive (Continued on page 7) in anticipation of the “happy days (Continued on page 4) ASEAN to China: Stop bullying

 US says 'militarization' of Mabini reef can raise tensions At the recently held Association of Meanwhile, the United States has Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) cautioned claimant countries of the Summit in Myanmar, Vietnam and South China Sea from escalating the Philippines raised the issue of tensions amid reports that Beijing China's recent "provocative" ac- is planning to build a military base tions in the South China Sea, includ- or an airstrip on the disputed Ma- ing a heated standoff between Chi- bini Reef. nese and Vietnamese armed vessels near the disputed Paracel Islands. Marie Harf, US Department of State Foreign ministers of the members deputy spokesperson, said they are of the Association of Southeast aware of reports that China is re- Asian Nations (ASEAN) voiced their claiming land on Johnson Reef concern over the escalating tension called Chigua by China and Mabini in the East Sea, and called on the by the Philippines. parties concerned to exercise self- (Continued on page 7) restraint. Inside Pages

In this photo taken Feb. 25, 2014 by surveillance planes and released Thursday, May 15, How much kickback did Enrile, Revilla, Estrada, et.al. receive? Page 2 2014, by the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs, a Chinese vessel, top center, is used to expand structures and land on the Johnson Reef, called Mabini by the Philippines PORK BARREL SCANDAL: As the fat thickens Page 3 and Chigua by China, at the Spratly Islands at South China Sea, Philippines. The Philip- 8 reasons Pinay beauty stands out in the world Page 10 pines has protested China's reclamation of land in the disputed reef in the South China Sea that can be used to build an airstrip or an offshore military base in the increasingly ENTERTAINMENT: Nora vs Vilma again for the critics Page 20 volatile region, the country's top diplomat and other officials said Wednesday, May 14, 2014. The white arrow was added by the source. AP/Philippine Department of Foreign and more…. Affairs

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6, 2009 P34,000,000 Saro # ROCS-09-04953 Aug 3, 2009 P20,000,000 Saro # ROCS-09-2357 Aug 11, 2009 P16,000,000 Saro # G-09-07065 Oct 22, “Happy days are here again”. A group from the US troops enjoying 2009 P32,000,000 the local brew at one of the night clubs in the 70’s. Total commission: recreation) as in those hal- States and the Philippines P110,000,000 Senators , and IN- cyon days of Olongapo and during the visit of President QUIRER FILE PHOTO For Senator Jinggoy Estra- Angeles city where bar Barack Obama last April. da: maids, loud music, PX goods , Philippines— Saro # 07-04618 March 6, The EDCA in essence gives Saro # ROCS-08-01698 Feb (US imported goods) and Senators Juan Ponce Enrile, 2007 P8,640,000 the US the right to station 15, 2008 P12,500,000 drunk GIs are the norms. Ramon Revilla Jr., and Jose troops and structures and Saro # ROCS-08-05216 June “Jinggoy” Estrada all re- Saro # ROCS-09-02770 May Welcome to the coming of even arsenals in selected 11, 2008 P21,825,000 ceived around P100 million 5, 2009 P4,365,000 the EDCA-not the highway Philippines site locations each in commissions, ac- Saro # ROCS-08-07211 where the 1986 People under the guise of training, cording to the unsigned March 3, 2008 P21,825,000 Saro # ROCS-09-01612 power emanated but the military exercises and ex- draft affidavit of Janet Lim March 17, 2009 P9,700,000 Enhanced Defense Coopera- changes of information con- Saro # 09-04952 July 9, Napoles that former Senator Saro # G-09-07076 Sept 25, tion Agreement (EDCA) cerning defense. 2009 P21,375,000 submitted to 2009 P17,050,000 inked between the United the Senate Tuesday. Saro # 09-04996 July 10, 2009 P25,650,000 Saro # G-09-07579 Oct 12, The draft affidavit dated 2009 P27,500,000 March 12, 2014 cited all the Saro # G-09-07112 Sept, 25, Special Allotment Release 2009 P17,100,000 Saro # F-09-09580 Dec 29, 2009 P13,337,500 Orders (SAROs) from 2007 Total commission: to 2009 where the three P116,415,000 Saro # F-09-09579 Dec 29, senators, some of their staff 2009 P13,750,000 members, heads of imple- For Senator Ramon Revil- menting agencies, and con- la Jr.: Total commission: P98,202,500 gressmen, got commissions. Saro # ROCS-09-000949 For Senator Juan Ponce March 17, 2009 P8,000,000 Aside from the three sena- Enrile: Saro # ROCS-09-04973 Aug (Continued on page 5) Philippine and US marines take their positions during a beach assault exercise in San Antonio, Zamabales. Scores of US and Filipino marines launched mock assaults on a beach in war Binay top pick for president: Pulse Asia survey games aimed at honing the 2 allied nations’ combat skills amid tensions in the West Philippine Sea. Photo by Ted Aljibe, AFP ∎ by Lynda Jumilla, ABS-CBN News

Subic readied for A former chairperson of the MTRCB, Poe topped the enhanced US access 2013 senatorial elections - her first try at an elective by Henry Omaga-Diaz, ABS-CBN News post. MANILA - Authorities have said. Complete survey results: identified where to build the "Ang pagkakaalam ko, ang Philippine Naval Operations 40% infrastructure na ipatatayo Base in Subic, where new US 15% nila, iyung warehouses po," facilities or structures will Miriam Defensor-Santiago he added. rise under the Enhanced De- 10% fense Cooperation Agree- Today, US Navy boats can be Chiz Escudero 9% ment (EDCA) signed by Phil- seen docked at SBMA. 6% Bongbong Marcos 5% ippine and US officials on Garcia said the Philippine April 28. 4% Navy will likewise build its 4% Preparations inside and out- own facility where American Vice President Jejomar Binay. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO Bong Revilla 3% naval ships can come and go. side Subic town have started MANILA (1st UPDATE) - people in this list, whom Ping Lacson 2% for the new military camp. "In fact, noong nagpunta si Close to two years before would you vote for if the Although the results were According to Subic Bay Met- Ambassador [Philip] Gold- the next presidential elec- 2016 presidential elections not meant to be released, ropolitan Administration berg dito, naituro ko iyang tions, Vice President Je- were held today and they this presidential preference (SBMA) Chairman Roberto pier na iyan," he said. jomar Binay leads a group of were candidates?" survey was conducted to- veteran and neophyte politi- Garcia, the Philippine Air According to Garcia, SBMA Topping the survey was Bi- gether with Pulse's nation- cians as the "preferred pres- Force will build a facility in- and US officials have started nay, who has long declared wide survey on perfor- idential" candidate for 2016, side the SBMA airport that ironing out construction de- his plan to run in 2016, with mance of and trust in the according to a survey of can also be used by Ameri- tails of the site. 40 percent or 4 out of 10 country's top officials. Pulse Asia Inc. can aircraft in accordance respondents saying they They find Subic as an almost Binay also topped this part with the EDCA. The survey, a copy of which would vote for him. perfect site in the wake of of the survey, with a perfor- was obtained by ABS-CBN "Gusto ko lang liwanagin, China’s persistence to claim Binay also heads the gov- mance rating of 87 percent News, was conducted last these will be Philippine ba- the Spratlys. It is near Scar- ernment's housing agencies, and a trust rating of 86 per- March 19 to 26, 2014 among ses po. Kung dumating ang borough Shoal, one of the and recently left his frac- cent. 1,200 respondents all over Amerikano, atsaka magbi- disputed shoals in the West tious party PDP-Laban. the country. Pulse Asia confirmed it con- build sila ng infrastructure, Philippine Sea. Neophyte senator Grace Poe ducted the presidential sur- they [US troops] will work The respondents were was a surprise, though a far vey but declined to officially together with the Philippine shown a prepared list of (Continued on page 7) second with 15 percent. release the results.∎ Navy and the SBMA," Garcia names and asked: "Of the

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PORK BARREL SCANDAL: As the fat thickens Lacson on Santiago’s gay list Lacson to Santiago: I am not gay; By Maila Ager You will be surprised by Luy’s list said. By Maila Ager “Anyway, there is an text message. affidavit, although unsigned, circulating “Anyway, for the nth time, I am not in that gay. No offense to all the gays in the Pinky Lacson has world, but I do not intend to be one,” asked for leave of he said. absence from Malaca- And reacting to Santiago’s statement n ang. The highly that she was pushing to get the confidential reason is “pork” list of principal whistleblow- that he is scheduled er, Benhur Luy, Lacson said he, too, for a gender change was hoping that the senator would operation in a remote soon get that list “so she will get the Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO clinic in the United biggest surprise of her adult life.” States,” she added. MANILA, Philippines—Senator Miri- “I hope she gets the Benhur list soon am Defensor-Santiago came up with Turning serious, Santiago strongly Former senator Panfilo Lacson and reha- so she will get the biggest surprise her own list on Tuesday titled denied any denied any dealings with bilitation czar RAFFY LERMA/INQUIRER of her adult life. I can only imagine “closeted gays or bisexuals in public alleged “pork barrel” scam master- how she will feel. It is like being service,” which she said included a mind Janet Lim-Napoles. MANILA, Philippines — “For the nth slapped with ten kilos of pork,” Lac- certain “Pinky Lacson.” “For the record, I never had dealings time, I am not gay,” so said former son said. Santiago, in a statement, was appar- with Napoles. The Napoles list, if senator and now rehabilitation czar “It’s amazing how a crusading crook ently alluding to former senator and unsigned, has no evidentiary value Panfilo “Ping” Lacson. can pretend to be at the forefront of now rehabilitation czar Panfilo at all,” she said. Lacson was reacting to Senator Miri- a fight against the pork barrel sys- “Ping” Lacson, who identified her as “I repeat, Lacson is an attack dog of am Defensor-Santiago’s statement tem with such an arsenal of hypocri- one of those senators allegedly in- (Senator Juan Ponce) Enrile. The that a certain “Pinky” Lacson was sy,” he added. cluded in the “pork” lists. Santiago Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled also in the so-called list of “closeted Lacson had earlier confirmed Santia- has repeatedly called Lacson “Pinky” that to allege is not proof. Where is gays or bisexuals in public service.” go’s inclusion in the so-called “pork” in the past. the evidence, as defined in the Rules lists along with other incumbent “Anyone can make lists. I was told of Court?” “A high school classmate who is senators. Santiago strongly denied that there is a list [titled] “Closeted now a psychiatrist once advised me “I am pushing to get the list of it. ∎ Inquirer.net gays or bisexuals in public service.” I Benhur Luy. I understand that the never to react to an insane person. It was given names, and I was request- Luy list is substantiated by docu- could be infectious,” Lacson said in a ed to say “Yes” or “No” on whether ments and details,” Santiago added. the person was truly in the list. When the name Pinky Lacson Luy was Napoles’ employee who PNP preparing detention cell was called, I said ‘yes,’” Santiago became the principal whistle-blower in the “pork” scam. ∎ Inquirer.net for lawmakers in 'pork' scam

(Continued from page 4) Technology Resource Aug 20, 2009 By Cecille Suerte Felipe Center (TRC) Director P3,750,000 HOW MUCH KICKBACK... General Dennis Cunan- MANILA - Detainees are likely to be up in the Custodial Center, including Congressman Constan- an got P1.44 million booted out from the detention facili- former PNP chief Avelino Razon and tino Jaraula got P5 mil- tors, Ruby Tuason had while former TRC chief ty of the Philippine National Police retired generals Geary Barias, Eliseo lion as commission received P29 million in Antonio Ortiz got P2.88 (PNP) to make room for three sena- dela Paz, Reynaldo Varilla and Char- based on Saro # ROCS- commissions while million. tors facing plunder charges for their lemagne Alejandrino; rebel couple 07-00580 Jan 12, 2007. Alexis Sevidal of the alleged involvement in the pork bar- Benito and Wilma Tiamzon, alleged Congressman Samuel National Livelihood In the draft affidavit of rel fund scam. suspected drug lord Jackson Dy; and Dangwa had also re- Development Center Napoles, she said that several accused in the Maguindanao ceived P4,275,000 in Although the has yet (NLDC) received also she gave the infor- massacre. commission based on to issue the arrest order for Senators around P29 million. mation regarding the Saro # ROCS-09-01612 Juan Ponce Enrile, Jinggoy Estrada The case against Razon’s group commissions of the One staff member of dated March 17, 2009 and Ramon Revilla Jr. and several stemmed from the alleged multimil- listed persons because Revilla, Lawyer Rich- while his staff Carlos others implicated in the multibillion- lion-peso V-150 repair scam, while they already have cas- ard Cambe, had also Lozada got P427,500. peso scam, the PNP has started pre- the Tiamzons are facing murder es against them. received around P13.7 paring the detention cell for the law- charges. Congressman Rodolfo million in commissions “My affidavit covers makers. Plaza got a total of P7.5 In the accounting process, the PNP while Pauline Labayen, only the above- million in commissions A reliable source said the Headquar- Legal Service is preparing to request deputy chief of staff of mentioned persons in according the Saros ter Support Service (HSS), which the court to order the transfer of the Estrada, received P5.8 the meantime, due to cited in the draft affida- supervises the PNP’s Custodial Cen- detainees to make room for the sen- million. the fact that there are vit: ter, is now analyzing the status of ators. already pending cases Two officials of the Na- detainees to check who could be Saro # D-09-04013 against them, but I am Officials of the Custodial Center jus- tional Agribusiness transferred to other jail facilities. June 4, 2009 willing to testify about tified the possible transfer of some Corporation P2,500,000 other persons whom I The source also said that PNP chief detains, saying the center is a tem- (NABCOR), Allan Jav- have transacted with if Director General Alan Purisima, on porary detention facility. ellana and Rhoda Men- Saro # ROCS-09-03030 the recommendation of the PNP Le- and when the corre- Earlier, Criminal Investigation and doza, got P13.2 million May 12, 2009 gal Service, has given the go signal to sponding cases will be Detection Group (CIDG) chief Direc- and P6.6 million, re- P1,250,000 account for the inmates in the Custo- filed against them,” the tor Benjamin Magalong said they spectively. dial Center. Saro # ROCS-09-06339 draft affidavit read. ∎ have already prepared for a contin- “Detainees who have been there for gency plan for the arrest of all those so long are likely to be the first to be charged with plunder in the event

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POLITICAL CRISIS COUNTERPOINT OR FAILURE OF GOVERNMENT? A.F. Soriano DISINFORMATION Former senator and now rehab czar Pan- On the other hand, Lacson’s revelations it filo Lacson has opened a “Pandora’s box” is alleged is the handiwork of the opposi- when he revealed a supposed list of per- tion or those from the camp of senator sonalities who had links and dealt in ille- Juan Ponce Enrile (who is one of the three gal transactions with Janet Lim Napoles in senators along with Jinggoy Estrada and the infamous “”. Bong Revilla high on the list of pork barrel suspects) to divert attention on their case These people which included senator Mir- and to muddle up or confuse the people. iam Santiago, Chiz Escudero, President Aquino’s main man and budget secretary Or could it be one of those disinformation Florencio “Butch” Abad, 19 former and campaigns designed to create confusion, incumbent senators and congressmen like chaos and erode the credibility of the cur- , , Alan Cay- rent government? etano, , , and In the meantime, some groups are now the late Bobby Barbers among others organizing mass protest actions denounc- have at one time or the other allegedly ing the PDAF or pork barrel scam and the received commissions, kickbacks and ille- seeming unabated corruption in govern- gal payments in exchange for their Pork Present and past senators included in Benhur Luy’s digital files detail- ment. ing transactions Janet Lim-Napoles made from 2002 to 2012—a peri- barrel allocations. od during which she channeled congressional Priority Development ***** Assistance Fund allocations to ghost projects and kickbacks. INQUIR- But what boggles the mind of ER FILE PHOTOS was that it’s not Lacson who had a copy of WELCOME BACK ,JOE!-With the signing the list supposedly coming from Napoles last April of the Enhanced Defense Coop- If we were to believe the list of names contained in the so who had now volunteered to tell all about eration Agreement (EDCA) between the -called Napol-ist (Janet Lim’s list of those who transacted the scam and the people involved. US and the Philippines during the visit with her and got commissions and kickbacks from April 28 of US President Barack Obama to In her sick bed, Napoles also gave Justice the :pork barrel scam), it would tend us to believe that all the Philippines, the US military bases may Secretary Leila De Lima who also gave lawmakers from congressmen, senators, even governors be back and the likes of Olongapo and An- President Aquino another copy. and other lesser officials are all corrupt or at one time or geles city will soon be teeming with US the other engaged in dipping their fingers in the Govern- There is also another one received from troops . ment funds or coffers. an unidentified source by Sandra Cam, a Under the agreement, US military person- whistle blower and one of the Anti-Pork As Lacson described it, the number of senators allegedly nel, their hardware and arsenal may be Barrel organizers but it was only Lacson involved or implicated would already constitute a quor- stationed in some selected areas in the who decided to make public through tele- um. Philippines under the guise of training, vision the names in the list. He also pro- joint military exercises, and other related If that’s the case, then there would be no remaining sena- vided the senate blue ribbon committee a defense and military activities. tor in the upper chamber if these 21 senators are copy together with an unsigned affidavit charged and arrested. that allegedly came from Napoles. It may have to do also with the increased tension between the Philippines and Chi- The senate would have to close shop, ditto for the lower De Lima refuses to release her version of na in the South China seas and in the dis- chamber. the list on grounds that she wants this puted areas like the Spratlys which other backed by supporting evidences while With what is happening, there is a seeming political crisis Southeast nations are also contesting. and a failure of leadership. Sandra Cam still has to issue a statement on her own copy. Recent confrontations at sea between Chi- People would no longer believe their leaders and other nese naval vessels and Vietnamese coast The existence of too many versions of Na- officials and we would have political chaos, a breakdown guard have alarmed the recently conclud- poles’ list or “Napo’List” is creating no of trust and confidence in our leaders and God forbid ed ministers and heads of states of ASEAN small amount of agitation among sectors what else will follow: mass street protests, uprisings, or that met in Burma. worse, another revolution but this time will it be blood- of society. In a communique issued, the group urged less? There are suspicions that because some of China to cease creating tension in the re- the names implicated are those close to The current government must act now, spare no one gion at the same time suggesting a diplo- even political allies and friends must be held accounta- the President’s inner circle, they fear a matic approach to the issues at hand. ∎ ble. The people are getting restive. It may be too late. ∎ whitewash and a cover-up or that the final copy if ever it is revealed would be a “sanitized list”.

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Manila Feedback TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] PH diplomat Buenaflor Cruz, husband Over 1.7 Million facing human trafficking raps in Canada Filipino babies born MANILA, Philippines—The spokesperson Charles Jose in financial and material bene- every year Department of Foreign Af- a statement. fits” and that the Cruz couple fairs (DFA) on Saturday said had threatened her “by with- “The department takes very it was investigating a Filipino holding or destroying her seriously any allegations of diplomat and her husband documents,” The Canadian misconduct of its employ- who were charged in Canada Press, Canada’s national ees,” he added. for alleged human trafficking news agency, reported. involving the exploitation of Canadian federal police said It said the suspects had left a 26-year-old Filipino wom- Friday they had brought the country while the nanny, an they had hired from the charges against the diplomat, who worked at the couple’s Philippines and brought to Buenaflor Cruz, and her hus- Ottawa home between July Canada as a nanny. band Robert Cruz for mis- 2009 and December 2013 chief, uttering threats, with- “The department is conduct- but was not identified, had holding their nanny’s identi- ing an inquiry into the matter been “relocated to a safe lo- fication documents and hu- and, through the Philippine cation” in Canada. man trafficking. Embassy in Ottawa, has ex- Jose said Buenaflor Cruz was tended its full cooperation to The police cited “third-party formerly assigned to the Filipino mothers with their newborn babies wait for a checkup inside the extent defined by inter- allegations” that the nanny the maternity ward of government hospital Jose Fabella in Manila on (Continued on page 20) national law,” said DFA was being “exploited… for Friday. The country's population is expected to reach 97.7 million this year, with 1.7 to 1.8 million Filipino babies born every year. Photo by (Continued from page 4) Construction will begin Amerikano," he added. Romeo Ranoco, Reuters soon because money is SUBIC READIED FOR ...US But Mayor Konghun says available from the Armed the Philippine Navy will (Continued from page 3) "These actions are consid- Forces of the Philippines own and run the site, and ered destabilizing and in vio- Under EDCA, the US can (AFP) modernization fund. ASEAN to China: Stop bullying that American forces will lation of the Declaration on build its own facilities in- "There are initial talks be- only be its guest. the Conduct of Parties in the side any Philippine military tween the Philippine Navy, "Major upgrades or the mili- South China Sea (DOC)," the camp. While preparations for a local government of Subic tarization of disputed land DFA .said in a statement military base inside Subic In Subic town, Mayor Jay regarding the infrastructure features in the South China are underway, similar prep- In Manila, Filipinos and Konghun admitted that the and development that the Sea by any claimant has the arations are also taking members of the Vietnamese site for the new Philippine base will create here," potential to raise tensions," place outside Subic and in community staged a joint Naval Operating Base that Konghun said. Harf said in a press briefing Olongapo City. protest last week against will be used by the Ameri- in Washington, D.C. "They will build ware- China’s incursions into South cans has long been known Businessmen and residents houses dito. Gagawa sila ng The American official's re- China Sea territories claimed to them. have started putting up rec- pier na kung saan iyung mark came after the Depart- by their countries. reations centers for ex- ment of Foreign Affairs Beside the 500-hectare Su- barko ng Philippine Navy at A Filipino protester raised pected arrival of the Ameri- (DFA) revealed that the Phil- bic Bay shall stand the new [under the] Visiting Forces high a placard that said, cans. ∎ ippines filed a protest Philippine naval base. Agreement, barko ng “China, stop bullying Vi- against Chinese reclamation etnam and the Philippines.” on the contested reef, which Ex-COA chief posts bail for is part of the Kalayaan Island The protesters also wore Group within the Philippine masks of giant turtle shells. plunder case territory. They called for the punish- ment of Chinese fishermen DFA Sec. Albert Del Rosario nuel Morato, Jose Taruc V, who were caught on May 10 earlier said it was not clear Raymundo Roquero, and with 555 live and dead giant what China would build on Ma. Fatima Valdes, former sea turtles in their vessels as the reef, but that one possi- PCSO budgets and accounts they poached in the West bility was an airstrip. A sen- manager Benigno Aguas, Philippine Sea, the exclusive ior government official had and former head of COA's economic zone of the Philip- also told the Associated intelligence/confidential pines in the South China Sea. fund audit unit Nilda Plaras. Press that China could also build an offshore military The Philippine National Po- In filing the plunder case, and resupply and refueling lice Maritime Group this the Office of the Ombuds- hub. week charged nine Chinese man noted the respondents' fishermen who were appre- Last week, the DFA released acts "form a pattern, not hended last week for catch- photographs gathered from only of misuse and raid of ing more than 500 turtles Philippine intelligence PCSO's CIF (confidential/ near Hasa-Hasa Shoal (Half sources, showing in stages intelligence funds) from Moon Shoal) off the island- the extensive reclamation by 2008-2010, but also of ille- province of Palawan. ∎ Mugshot of Reynaldo Villar. PNP PIO FILE PHOTO gal conveyance or disposi- China on the reef. tion of cash advances dis- MANILA -- Former Commis- Villar earlier entered a not bursed therefrom, all the (Continued from page 3) gressmen and other govern- sion on Audit chair Reyn- guilty plea in the plunder while taking advantage of ment officials. aldo Villar, one of the ac- charge against him in con- Miriam, Chiz and Abad in Napo- their respective official list... cused in the alleged plunder nection with the alleged ir- Lacson’s revelation of those functions." involved was like a Pan- of Philippine Charity Sweep- regular use of a P366 mil- tor Panfilo Lacson who said dora’s box of explosives that stakes Office (PCSO) funds, lion PCSO fund. He was ar- Last April 1, Taruc also it was given to him by the many said could result in a has posted bail. rested on April 24 after posted a bail of P1 million husband of the alleged mas- “political crisis” unprece- about two years in hiding. for his temporary liberty. termind Janet Lim Napoles Villar's lawyer Ernesto Alta- dented in Philippine political who is currently under hos- mira said his client posted a Villar's co-accused in the Taruc surrendered to the history. bail of P1.2 million at the case include former presi- police last March after al- pital arrest. Among those prominently Sandiganbayan after the dent Gloria Macapagal Ar- most two years in hiding. Napoles, released a list of mentioned in the list were anti-graft court allowed his royo, former PCSO chairman personalities who received The Sandiganbayan had some of President Noynoy’s bail plea. Plunder is a non- Sergio Valencia, former illegal money from the PDAF granted bail to Valencia, close allies including Budget bailable case. PCSO vice chairman and and the list included Santia- Morato and Roquero in June secretary Florencio “Butch “ general manager Rosario go, Chiz Escudero and 19 Altamira said his client will last year. – with a report Abad who was identified as Uriarte, members of the other former and incumbent be released anytime this from Adrian Ayalin, ABS- the alleged mentor and PCSO board of directors Ma- senators and some 70 con- afternoon. CBN News ∎ brains behind the scam. ∎

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By Romi C. MananQuil Hopes are high with the Philippine Artists Group of Canada's elec- tion of a new set of officers lead by recent Woman Achiever award- ee for Visual Arts, Nelia Tonido as President. Nelia is a watercolor- ist, architect and award-winning cake designer. Also elected are the award-winning artist Antonio 'Jun' Afable as Vice President, artist/architect Genaro 'Gene' Lopos as Secretary, award winner Teodorico 'Teody' Asuncion is re-elected as Treasur- er, also re-elected is multi-talented Michelle Chermaine Ramos as the P.R.O., artist/lawyer Joyce Cristino 'Ato' Bondoc as Auditor and magic realist artist Francisco 'Frank' Tonido as Property Custodian. Artist/architect Rolando 'Rolly' Abarilla remains as Archivist and artist/computer wizard 'Jhun' Ciolo Diamante stays as the Webmas- ter. The Council of Past Presidents/Advisers is composed of those who had served for 2 years or more, namely Romeo 'Romi' C MananQuil, Romeo 'Omel' Masalunga and Calixto 'Toots' Quiachon. Accepted as new members are artist/merchant mariner Alexander 'Alex' Gonza- les and watercolourist/architect Milagros 'Mila' Ureta Navaleza. The other members are Marissa B Corpus-Gaa, Cobie Cruz, Frank Cruzet, Tony P Doctor, Martin Hechanova, Charlie Hermoso, Lina Jeffers, Koni Marcoux, Maridi Nivera and Mark Edison Salinas. As a long-time fixture in the Filipino community’s annual ob- servance of the Declaration of Philippine Independence, the PAG will be celebrating its 26th anniversary with their annual summer Clockwise from center below: Rolly Abarilla, Frank Tonido, Frank Cruzet, Gene Lopos, Alex Gonzales show to be held from June 2-22, 2014 at the Neilson Park Creative (standing), Toots Quiachon, Jun Afable, Romi C MananQuil, Jhun Ciolo Diamante, Michelle Chermaine Centre. The opening reception is on Saturday, June 7th 2014 from 1- 4pm. Ramos, journalist Rose Tijam, President Nelia Tonido and Mila Ureta Navaleza.

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BEYOND BEAUTIFUL. Filipinas stand out because they bring more than good looks to the table MANILA, Philippines — Filipinas are beauty – and own it. among the most beautiful women in 1. Their values are timeless Miss World New Zealand 2014 Arielle Garciano the world. There’s no argument MANILA, Philippines – A Filipina land Virginia Benavidez said Garci- about that. Filipino women shine because they’re quick to adapt to times. was chosen to represent New Zea- ano carried herself “with innate One of the most obvious manifesta- They’re open-minded and flexible, land in Miss World 2014, the Philip- poise, grace, aura, intelligence and tions is through our beauty queens especially when it comes their roles pine Embassy in New Zealand said compassion”. who have dominated the interna- on Saturday. in and out of the house. “With our heartfelt prayers and best tional pageants since last year. But despite being modern, Filipino Arielle Diane Garciano, a 22-year- wishes as you embark on another But a Filipina doesn’t have to wear a women don’t let go of their tradi- old born in New Zealand, won the chapter in your life to fulfil your crown to feel beautiful. Even the so- tional values altogether. Many still pageant held at Rendezvous Grand dreams and as you carry with you called “average” Filipina stands out consider family as their number one Hotel in Auckland on April 26. the cheers, applause and prayers because of her unique disposition from your family and all of us from priority. They are nurturing and car- She has a Filipino father and an and traits. the Filipino community and people ing – but they know that they can English mother, the embassy said. In this list, we attempt to summarize show it without mimicking what from New Zealand and the wider how Filipinas take charge of their Garciano is the youngest of four sib- community here,” Benavidez said. (Continued on page 20) lings. Her father came from Camo- The Philippines has yet to choose its tus Island, . (Continued from page 13) Ariel admitted that they did not Miss World bet after Megan Young even have any advertisements when In her message to the embassy, Gar- became the first Filipina to bag the HOW PIINOY COUPLE BECAME .... they started the business. ciano was quoted as saying the Phil- title in 2013. ippines was a “beautiful country.” "Wala kami marketing. Wala kami Filipinas have been winning various "Ang pagtagumpay namin sa nga- advertisement. So normally, word of “I am fortunate enough to have vis- beauty pageants around the world. yon, ay di namin nakuha ng isang ited the Philippines three times. I mouth kaya kami nakikilala ng tao," Binibining Pilipinas’ Bea Rose Santi- araw o dalawang araw or isa or tat- love the Philippines so much, it’s Ariel said. ago was crowned 2013 Miss Inter- long taon. Nagpunta kami sa Dubai such a beautiful country. If I could, I national, while Mutya Datul bagged 20 years ago. I could say na after 20 They may have found success in Du- would visit every year,” she said. years saka kami nagkaroon ng sa bai, but they still return to the Phil- the title as Miss Supranational amin," Laarni said. ippines. With their savings, they “I would like to thank all of the New 2013. have built a 4-storey house, bought Zealand Filipino community for all The couple admits all they had as A Cebuana beauty Angeli Dione several cars and sent their four chil- of your support, it really means a lot "puhunan" was their good name and Gomez was also crowned Miss dren to private sechools. to me,” she added. talent. But they were already known Tourism. Garciano is working as a branch in Dubai circles for their excellent Ariel and Lara shared some advice Ariella Arida was fourth runner-up sales coordinator in a retail store in work in organizing events, so their to fellow OFWs or those planning to in the 2013 Miss Universe pag- New Zealand. business took off. go abroad. eant.∎ "Laway lang... Sa awa naman ng "Sabi namin sa kanila, wag kang Philippine Ambassador in New Zea- Diyos ang mga tao dito sa Dubai eh aalis sa Pilipinas ng walang patutun- medyo kilala na rin kami ng mga guhan kasi mahirap," Ariel said. The achievements & contributions of the global Fili- pamilya," Laarni said. Laarni said one should love their pinos are more than enough reasons to celebrate… "Ang puhunan kinukuha din namin job. "Kailangan mahal mo trabaho sa kliyente. Yun ginagamit namin sa mo. Kasi kung di mo mahal ang tra- pagbili ng materyales," Ariel said. baho mo, di babalik sa yo iyun," she www.filipinosmakingwaves.com said. ∎

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Filipinos Making Waves TO ADVERTISE please email at [email protected] Why Jodi Sta. Maria joined WHO How Pinoy couple became royal campaign ABS-CBNnews.com wedding planners in Dubai "To see first-hand kung ano ang by Cathy Rose A. Garcia, ABS-CBNnews.com kailangang pagdaanang obstacles ng community at kung ano ang napag- daanan nila is really very humbling. Siyempre, as a former biology stu- dent and aspiring physician, 'yung health issues for me are really im- portant. "Ensuring that the kids are immun- ized, 'yung napa-practice ng commu- MANILA - Actress Jodi Sta. Maria, nity 'yung proper hygiene to prevent lead star of "Be Careful with My the spread of disease at 'yung i- Heart," has been tapped by the support ang mother and children sa World Health Organization for its pagbe-breastfeed, some of the issues "Health at the Heart of Healing" na important sa akin," she said. campaign, which aims to support survivors of super typhoon Yolanda "Now, naisip ko parang no man is an (Haiyan). island. Nandito tayo for a bigger purpose. Nandito tayo para In an interview on ANC's mabuhay 'di lang para sa sarili natin "Headstart" on Friday, Sta. Maria Ariel and Laarni Eugenio started their own business planning weddings and events in kung hindi para sa ibang tao," she said she became an advocate of Dubai. Photo courtesy of My Puhunan Facebook page added. WHO while looking for a way to help MANILA, Philippines - In Dubai, lav- er. They didn't finish college. victims of Yolanda, which hit the Sta. Maria said she is happy to be ish weddings with hundreds, or Philippines last year. able to use her celebrity status to lift "Talagang sa TV station, ang puyat even thousands, of guests are the the spirits of typhoon survivors. mo, walang tulog. Ika nga 'the show "Nakakatuwa kasi parang 'yung norm. And a Filipino couple is help- must go on.' Yun talagang hirap na friend ko has a friend who works for "In a way, oo [nakakatulong] kasi ing organize these huge weddings minsan wala ka nang panggastos sa WHO. And then nag-usap kami and mas nakikinig sila. And whenever I for Dubai royalty. pamilya," Ariel said on ABS-CBN's told them what I want to do. I told tell them something, mas madali Ariel and Laarni Eugenio now have "My Puhunan." them I want to help, that if there's nilang naa-absorb. At bukod sa lahat their own wedding planning busi- anything in any way I can na ma- noon ay mas thankful sila at naa- In 1987, the couple went to Dubai to ness in Dubai. katulong, eto I'm willing and availa- appreciate nila 'yung presence, na work for an events company. After ble," she said. may taong nagki-care for them, na But it was no overnight success for 20 years of working for that compa- they are not forgotten," she said, this couple who met while working ny, they decided to start their own Sta. Maria said she realized that big adding that the promises to help for a TV station in the Philippines. business, Ariel Wedding and Organ- things need to be done when she WHO as much as she can. ∎ izing, in 2008. visited Yolanda survivors in Eastern Ariel worked as a props designer, (Continued on page 12) Samar. while Laarni worked as a set design-

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(Continued from page 12) 4. They’re not afraid to Filipinas know how to get speak up what they want. They exude 8 Reasons Pinay Beauty.. grace under pressure. Filipinas are vocal when it They’re not hesitant to use comes to their rights in soci- their moms and grandmas their charm, and show that ety. Our women are ad- did. confidence is their greatest, mired all over the world for most irresistible weapon. 2. They challenge the ide- their courage, steadfastness, al and passion for pursuing 7. They lead the pack change. It’s tricky to pinpoint a set Compared to our neighbors of qualities that define Whether it’s the right to in Southeast Asia, more Fili- “Filipina” beauty. In bill- have choices, or the right to pino women hold key posi- boards, TV, films, and gloss- love, Filipino women know tions in the government. It’s ies, we see aspirational no- how to argue for their case. also not uncommon for tions of beauty that are Most importantly, they win women to be CEOs, presi- more diverse, flexible, and it. dents, and country manag- realistic than ever. ers in private companies. 5. They play with their Just as we have our mestiza, looks Filipino women have prov- chinita, and sexy models, we en that they have the capac- Filipinas are becoming more also have celebrities and ity to blaze the trail – not playful with their looks by models who are morena, just for themselves, but for experimenting with differ- athletic, voluptuous, short, generations of other wom- ent hairstyles, makeup pal- tall, and everything in be- en. Cassandra Olivia, who received her post-university education in ettes, and outfits. Our cul- Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound with high academic tween. Anything goes. These ture used to be heavily in- 8. They know they’re be- honour distinction from Kaplan College in North Hollywood, Califor- days, it’s not only stereotyp- fluenced by Western trends, yond beautiful nia on April 25, 2014, poses with mother and Waves News' pub- ical beauty that can make lisher, Teresa Torralba, and grandmother, Gloria Mendoza. She is but over the years, more you famous – or inspiring. There’s no denying that an alumni of U of T with an Honours Bachelor of Science. women are learning to have Everyone is free to celebrate feeling beautiful creates a Photo by Waves News. fun with their looks as a the kind of beauty they positive effect on how wom- form of self-expression. have. en feel about themselves. Embracing one’s natural Why else do we pick our 3. They enjoy their beauty beauty is still best. But best suit and heels for a job When a woman fusses over there’s no harm if a woman interview? Many women her appearance, the typical makes an effort to have can also attest to the power critique is that she’s playing whiter skin, eyes that pop, of lipstick as a pick-me-up into the expectations of the or long shiny black hair. during drab days. With a opposite sex. But the Filipi- simple hair flip, she exudes If a woman can change na knows that she can be confidence and grace. something about her looks attractive not just for oth- that she’s not happy with, it The Filipino woman goes ers, but also for herself. gives her satisfaction. The beyond beautiful because of Filipino women are seen as effect can even ripple, for- one simple truth: she knows already more "empowered" ward and empower her to that looking good inside is Cassandra, 5th from right (standing) became a member of the Na- compared to their neigh- change other things about as important as looking tional Honor Society of Alpha Beta Kappa by elections of the bors in the region. Statistics her life. Whether it’s her good outside. And she Chapter in the Alpha Beta of . She was the sole Filipino- from groups like the Inter- career, her relationships, or knows that she can have it Canadian among the recipients and from her graduating class. By words and example, the Member of the Alpha Beta Kappa National national Labor Organization her society – what’s to stop all. show that our society has her from transforming her Honor Society reflect the concern, modesty, friendly spirit and At the end of the day, it’s not some progress in creating a world? good nature that characterizes the qualities found in true lead- a debate of inner vs. outer ers. Students chosen for this award must possess the highest final better environment for 6. They are strong beauty. Nor is it a question grade in their program. Photo by Waves News women. of whether established ide- In the face of disasters, A woman who’s unabashed as are right or wrong. 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NORA Aunor in “Ang Kwento ni Mabuti” Longtime rivals Nora Aunor and Vilma San- tos are once again being pitted against each other in the battle for Best Actress at the 37th Gawad Urian in June. VILMA Santos in “Ekstra” Aunor earned a nomination for her perfor- mance “Ang Kwento ni Mabuti,” a Mes de The other Best Actress nominees this year: Guzman drama; Santos, for her work in the for “Norte: Hangganan ng Ka- Jeffrey Jeturian satire, “Ekstra.” saysayan”; Cherie Gil, “Sonata”; Eugene Do- Equal chances mingo, “Instant Mommy”; , “Even other artists are worried when they “Ano ang Kulay ng mga Nakalimutang Pan- are nominated alongside Nora and Vilma. garap?”; , “Mga Anino ng They feel like they don’t stand a chance,” Kahapon”; , “Bendor”; Teri Mal- said Mario Hernando, a member of the Ma- var, “Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita”; and Lor- nunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino, which organ- na Tolentino, “Burgos.” izes the annual event. “But everyone has “There were many good materials for our equal chances. Other actresses who may actresses in 2013. It was a good year,” said have turned out more complicated perfor- Manunuri president Grace Javier Alfonso mances, could bring home the award.” during the Urian media launch on Tuesday Aunor won her seventh Urian Best Actress at ABS-CBN Compound in . trophy last year for Brillante Ma. Mendoza’s Competition is tight all around, said Ronald “.” Santos, who is the incumbent Arquelles, channel head of Cinema One, governor of Batangas, won her last for Chito which has been producing the awards show Ron o’s “Dekada ’70” in 2002. (Continued on page 24)

"Mirabella" lead star Julia Barretto encourages young TV viewers to keep a positive outlook despite all adversities and cynicism.

“We should always be positive even if other people are try- ing to bring us down. Because when we focus on the good things that are happening in our lives, our true beauty radi- ates from within, and that is our best revenge!” said Julia who is portraying the role of Mira and her mysterious alter ego Bella.

Meanwhile, viewers will surely be more thrilled in the next episodes of “Mirabella” now that Mira is starting to defend herself and her family through the personality of Bella. What will Mira do now that she has the opportunity to ruin the ca- reer of her own father Alfred () and sister Iris (Mika dela Cruz)? Will she be able to keep the truth about Bella’s personality from her best friend Jeremy (Enrique Gil)?

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ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio “Gabby” Kay Ganda,” Best TV Variety Pro- Lopez III received the highest honor gram for “ASAP 19,” Best TV Drama in this year’s 22nd Golden Dove Program for “Be Careful with My Awards as the Kapisanan ng mga Heart,” Best TV Public Affairs Pro- Brodkaster ng Pilipinas recognized gram Host for Kim Atienza him with the prestigious Lifetime (“Matanglawin”), Best TV Actress for Achievement Award for his contri- Drama Program for Boots Anson- butions to the broadcast industry Roa in her portrayal in “MMK” epi- and how he took the lead in chang- sode ‘Kamison,’ Best TV Actor for ing ABS-CBN’s business strategies Drama Program for Joel Torre in his for the benefit of its viewers. portrayal in “Honesto,” and Best TV Station Promotional Material for “Our consumers have changed. They “Magkasama Tayo sa Kwento ng Pas- now have the power to choose how ko.” and when they would consume our content. From being a broadcast ABS-CBN Regional Network Group mass media company, we are now also raked in accolades such as the driving our revolution to become a Best TV Culture and Arts Program consumer company that engages for ABS-CBN Naga’s “Pagtalubod sa with each customer on an individual Pagtubod: Mag TV Penafrancia Spe- ABS-CBN Publishing CEO Ernie Lopez, Head of Narrowcast March Ventosa, Head of basis. We change because that is cial,” Best TV Public Affairs Program Sports Dino Laurena and OIC of Corporate Communications Kane Choa how we can best serve the Filipino,” -Provincial for ABS-CBN ’s said Lopez in his acceptance speech Diresto - DYAF, Best TV Special Pro- read by ABS-CBN Publishing CEO gram for ABS-CBN Davao’s “Agri Ernie Lopez at the awards ceremo- Tayo Dito,” Best TV Newscast Pro- ny. gram – Provincial for ABS-CBN Ba- guio’s “TV Patrol Northern Luzon,” Lopez shared the honor with the and Best TV Newscaster for ABS- men and women of ABS-CBN who CBN ’s Ryan Gamboa. have lived up to the company's mis- sion to be in the service of the Filipi- Meanwhile, ABS-CBN also ruled the no people for the past 60 years. radio categories through its AM ra- dio station DZMM and regional sta- “While the award is much appreciat- tions. The Kapamilya Network ed, I was surprised to learn that bagged the Best Radio Newscast there was an award attached to my Program – Manila award for “Radyo doing what I love. What exactly do Patrol Alas Dose,” Best Radio Public we do in ABS-CBN? We serve the Affairs Program – Manila for Filipino. We begin and end with “Pasada Said Trenta,” Best Radio that,” he explained. “I know that Public Affairs Program – Provincial whatever the future generations do, for ABS-CBN Palawan’s “Bantay Bata it will be to better serve the Filipino. DYAP,” Best Radio Newscaster for For as long as there is a Filipino in DZMM’s Julius Babao, Best Radio need, we will be there to serve him.” Public Affairs Program Host for Ted Apart from the top honor given to Failon in DZMM’s “Failon Ngayon Lopez, ABS-CBN programs and per- DZMM,” and Best Radio Magazine sonalities also bagged a total of 24 Program Host for Ariel Ureta in awards including the Best TV Sta- DZMM’s “Todo-Todo Walang Preno.” tion award for ABS-CBN. The Golden Dove Awards program ABS-CBN won big in the television is held annually by the country’s categories that include Best TV broadcast media association KBP, Sports Program for “Sports Unlim- where winners are chosen from the ited,” Best TV PublicAffairs Program association’s members by independ- from “SOCO,” Best TV Comedy Pro- ent jurors representing the youth, gram for “Goin Bulilit,” Best TV academe, religious groups, advertis- Newscast Program for “Umagang ing industry, and government. ∎ PR

(Continued from page 24) very temporary and might end in a painful manner," she said. WHY SOME WOMEN BECOME…. She also left this piece of advice for women with cheating husbands. totally dependent on how your hus- band sees you. Your self-esteem "For wives, if their husbands start should be dependent on how you looking for other women, it is a see yourself. Kapag ayaw sa'yo ng wake-up call that something is miss- asawa mo, eh ano na lang natira sa ing in the marriage, and it is not 'yo?" she said. necessarily your fault but there might be something missing, and it Racelis left a message to all women is time for you to look for it," Racelis who are involved in extramarital said. affairs. The ABS-CBN primetime soap “The "The other woman is not a bad per- Legal Wife” continues to dominate son, pero 'yung ginagawa niya, Twitter trends locally as Monica nakakasakit ng ibang tao. She (Angel Locsin) realizes that her hus- should know that she deserves band, Adrian (), is more, and even if she is very happy cheating on her with her best friend, at the moment, this happiness is Nicole (Maja Salvador). ∎

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Gigi mistresses MANILA - "Miss Saigon" has re- leased a promotional image of ac- tress-singer Rachelle Ann Go in the role of Gigi Van Tranh, a hardened stripper in Vietnam originally por- trayed by fellow Filipino Isay Alva- rez. Go, along with other Filipino cast members of "Miss Saigon," are cur- rently doing previews of the play's Maja Salvador plays a mistress in the primetime hit, “The Legal Wife”. 25th anniversary revival at the Prince Edward Theatre in London. MANILA -- Why do some women mo kung next year, may third wom- choose to become mistresses? an na? 'Yung ginawa mo sa wife, ga- In the promotional photo taken by gawin din sa 'yo," she said. lensman Michael Le Poer Trench, Go The issue of the "legal wife" and the is seen seated wearing only a two- "other woman" is currently a hot Racelis advised people who have piece costume and fishnet stockings. topic among Filipinos following the friends involved in extramarital af- immense popularity of the ABS-CBN fairs to be more patient and under- Based on the on Giacomo Puccini's Photo by Michael Le Poer Trench. primetime series “The Legal Wife,” standing. popular opera "Madame Butterfly," http://po.st/MissSaigon which tackles infidelity. the musical centers on Kim, a 17- "If you are a friend, you cannot im- year-old Vietnamese bar girl who Joji Racelis, a family and relation- mediately tell her that she has to falls in love with an American solid- ship counselor, explained that mis- give him up, kasi ibo-block off ka na er during the fall of Saigon. Aside from Go, Filipinos in the up- tresses, or the "other woman," usu- niya kaagad. We listen to what we dated "Miss Saigon" include Jonjon ally have a way of justifying what want to hear, so kung ganyan ang It premiered at the Theatre Royal, Briones as The Engingeer, and Julia they are doing. entrada mo, hindi na siya makikinig Drury Lane in London in September Abueva and Tanya Manalang, who sayo," she added. 1989 with Tony award-winner Lea will reportedly be covering for half- "They often think that this is true Salonga as Kim and 13 other Filipi- Filipino Eva Noblezada in the role of love, (that) I am his only pocket of Instead, friends should listen and nos, including Alvarez. Kim. ∎ABS-CBNnews.com happiness (and) he is married to a look at the situation through the witch. Jina-justify nila ang ginagawa other woman's point of view, and (Continued from page 22) de Guzman, “Ang Kwento ni nila," Racelis said in an interview on accompany her in looking at the big- Mabuti”; Adolfo Alix Jr., “Porno; and DZMM on Wednesday. ger picture. NORA VS VILMA FOR CRITICS… Bing Lao, “Dukit.” She added that most women who "The other woman is not a bad per- are in this kind of relationship do son. Most of the time, nabubulagan for four years now. Diaz’s “Norte” Filmmaker and cinematographer is this year’s recipient not realize that they are doing lang siya. She is also a victim." Race- and Lao’s “Dukit” something wrong. "In their minds, of the Natatanging Gawad Urian. lis said. they have the right to do this. Sa VILMA Santos in “Ekstra” The Gawad Urian will be held June pagpasok sa sitwasyon na ganun, Professional mistresses both have 10 nominations, Ar- 17 at ABS-CBN studios. It will be hindi nila naiisip na mali sila," she guelles pointed out. hosted by and Bianca said. She added that there are some Gonzalez, along with Manunuri women who can be considered More nominees Don't rush to judgment member Butch Francisco. It will be "professional mistresses" and are Nominees for Best Actor are: Mark aired on the same night, at 10 p.m., Racelis said that women involved in more difficult to deal with. Gil for “A Philipino Story”; Joel Tor- on Cinema One. extramarital affairs should not be "May iba namang other women, ki- re, “On the Job”; Mimi Juareza, judged immediately. “Quick Change”; , “Norte: Nominees for Best Supporting Ac- na-career na nila. Kinakwartahan Hangganan ng Kasaysayan”; Ping tor: Junjun Quintana, “A Philippino "Kailangan ipamulat sa kanila na nila, tapos sasabihin nila na sandali Medina, “Transit”; , Story”; Art Acun a, “”; John mali ang ginagawa nila, at ipaalam lang 'to. Mas mahirap kapag ga- “Badil”; and Alex Medina, Arcilla, “Metro Manila”; Joey sa kanila na kailangan nilang re- noon," Racelis said. Marquez, “On the Job”; Yul Servo, spetuhin ang sarili nila. I deserve “Babagwa.” According to Racelis, the easiest “Porno”; , “Porno”; Vic- someone better, and not just be the way to make the other woman real- The winner for Best Picture will be tor Basa, “Lauriana”; Cesar Monta- other woman," she added. chosen from the following: “Norte: no, “Alamat ni China Doll”; Archie ize that she is doing something Hangganan ng Kasaysayan,” “On the Alemania, “Norte: Hangganan ng Racelis explained that women in wrong is to ask her if she wants her Job,” “Transit,” “Ekstra,” “Riddles of Kasaysayan”; and Bor Ocampo, this kind of situation often think future daughter to be a mistress. that they are not hurting anyone, My Homecoming,” “Badil,” “Ang “Dukit.” "Kung may anak na babae, tanungin Kwento ni Mabuti,” “Porno” and which isn't really the case. Supporting Actress mo siya how she would feel if her “Dukit.” "Minsan kasi feeling nila wala silang daughter becomes a mistress. Then Six votes nasasaktan, pero ang totoo, tell her to listen to herself," she said. nasasaktan nila 'yung wife, 'yung When asked if an erring husband “The Manunuri has 10 members. children, 'yung family niya at nung can still regain his wife's trust, This means a film or an actor needs naging boyfriend niya. And most of Racelis said it may be difficult but only six votes to win,” explained all, nasasaktan niya yung sarili niya, not impossible. founding member and National Art- kasi parang hindi niya nirerespeto ist for Literature Bienvenido Lum- ang sarili niya kasi pumayag siya na She also advised wives to look into bera. pumunta sa ganoong sitwasyon," their marriage, and ask their hus- “However, there are times when we she explained. bands what went wrong . reconsider our choices, especially Just like any kind of relationship, a "Kapag nangangaliwa si mister, when another member is able to woman involved in an extramarital kailangan tanungin ni misis kung defend his or her choice well,” add- affair would undergo a grieving pro- bakit ganoon kasi there is some- ed Hernando. cess after the relationship ends. thing missing in the marriage. Baka he found something in the other Competing for the Best Director tro- Racelis explained that it is im- woman that was missing in the mar- phy are: for “On the Job”; ANGELI Bayani in “Norte, Hangganan portant that the woman should real- ng Kasaysayan” riage," Racelis said. , “Norte: Hangganan ng Ka- ize her self-worth in order to forgive saysayan”; Jeffrey Jeturian, “Ekstra”; herself and the man. However, the wife should also not and Lore Reyes, Best Supporting Actress: Angel blame herself for what her husband "She has to be able to forgive herself “Sonata”; Arnel Mardoquio, “Riddles Aquino, “Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni did to her. of My Homecoming”; Hannah Espia, Anita” and “Porno”; Mitch Smith, and the man for getting her into a “Transit”; Alvin Yapan, “Mga Anino “Angustia”; Ruby Ruiz, “Ekstra”; Jas- situation like that, and to know that "A wife’s self-esteem should not be she is a good person, and that she ng Kahapon”; Whammy Alcazaren, mine Curtis Smith, “Transit”; and (Continued on page 23) “Islands”; Chito Ron o, “Badil”; Mes Raquel Villavicencio, “Dukit.” has a future. Anong mararamdaman

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Filipino bishops laud Paul VI beatification your favor has been granted. By Jocelyn R. Uy

“He wrote the prophetic en- cyclical letter Humanae Vi- tae for which he suffered very much,” said Bastes, re- ferring to the papal encycli- cal which reaffirmed the Church’s traditional outlook on marriage and imposed an absolute ban on artificial birth control. Bastes also noted that Paul Pope Paul VI. AFP FILE PHOTO VI was the first pontiff to visit the Philippines, in 1970. MANILA, Philippines— Sunday. Filipino bishops on Sunday “I am very happy for him. It Among world events that welcomed the announce- was in his papacy that Vati- took place during his papa- ment from the Vatican over can II was held. Blessed Paul cy were the assassination of the weekend that Pope VI succeeded Saint John US President John F. Kenne- Francis had approved a de- XXIII, who opened Vatican dy; the inception of legal cree beatifying Pope Paul VI II,” said Jaro Archbishop An- abortion, homosexual rights in October, saying the late gel Lagdameo. movements and the contra- pontiff was a good shepherd ceptive pill; the Vietnam On Saturday, the Vatican to Catholics in a turbulent War; and the continuing announced that Pope Fran- time. breakdown of the British cis had recognized the mira- “Pope Paul VI was very firm empire. cle necessary for the late in the teachings of the pontiff’s beatification, which Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Church during a time of cri- has been set for Oct. 19. Bastes said beatifying Paul sis and turbulence in the VI was a good decision, not- According to the Vatican’s world. He was a good shep- ing that the pontiff complet- Congregation for the Causes herd of God’s flock [and] he ed the Second Vatican Coun- of Saints, the miracle was was also very simple and cil, which was started by the healing of an unborn President Aquino welcomes Secretary of the Pontifical Council for holy,” said Cubao Bishop Pope John XXIII, who has child diagnosed with an in- the Family Bishop Jean Laffitte (right) during a courtesy call at Honesto Ongtioco in a text Malacañang Palace on Wednesday. Lafitte is attending the Catholic just been made a saint. curable illness. message to reporters on church's Asian Conference on the Family from May 13 to 16. Photo by Gil Nartea, Malacañang Photo Sto. Niño de Cebu set to mark milestone next year By Levine Andro Lao Philippine Daily Inquirer based in Rome, who attend- tions in Cebu, he saw “the tinian circumnavigator Fray In his homily, Villegas con- ed the kickoff celebrations joy, the hope and the inspi- Andres de Urdaneta, nected Kaplag with the day’s for next year’s 450th anni- ration that children give, reached Cebu to make the Gospel about the finding of versary of the Kaplag, or the those which motivate people effective start of the Spanish Jesus at the temple. finding of the image of the to preserve and be responsi- colonization and evangeliza- “When we hear from Jesus Child Jesus by the returning ble custodians of our world.” tion of the archipelago. On the question ‘Why are you Spaniards in 1565. April 28, 1565, they found Kaplag now refers to the looking for me?’, what the the same image of Sen or Sto. “Filipinos, when they cele- commemoration of the re- Lord is asking is the reason Nin o in a hut. brate the feast of Sen or Sto. discovery in 1565 of the im- why we turn to Him,” said Nin o, light up the world age of the Child Jesus, which On the actual site of redis- the CBCP president. around them,” said Fr. Tony had been given to Queen covery, the Augustinians He said devotion to the Sto. Bamls Banks, OSA, the assis- Juana, wife of King Hu- erected a church-convent, Nin o in Cebu should not be tant to the superior general mabon of Cebu, during from where the evangeliza- because the devotee is ask- of the Order of St. Augustine Magellan’s historic expedi- tion of the country started. ing for a favor or is fearful of in the Asia-Pacific region. tion to the Far East in 1521. Today, what stands on the punishment due to a broken “The festivity’s message that site is the Basilica Minore Archbishop José Palma of Cebu History has it that King Hu- promise to the Child Jesus. crosses continents is always del Sto. Nin o de Cebu. carries the Señor Sto. Niño image mabon and his subjects of at the basilica rector’s office the absolute joy of the Filipi- “The answer to Sen or Sto. about 800 accepted the faith Year-round celebrations nos with the Child Jesus, Nin o should be, ‘Because I The Santo Nin o Jesus de Ce- and were eventually bap- which is expressed in songs, Last April 28, exactly 449 love you,’” Villegas said. bu, the country’s oldest tized by Fr. Pedro Valder- dances and prayer.” years after the rediscovery rama, the expedition’s chap- After the Mass, the archbish- Catholic relic, is about half a of the icon, the year-round The Sto. Nin o de Cebu is en- lain who granted Queen Jua- op, as honorary chair of the millennium. And the Filipi- Kaplag festivities were shrined in the Basilica Mi- na’s request to have the im- 450th Kaplag, signed the nos’ dynamic expressions of opened by the Catholic Bish- nore in Cebu under the Au- age placed on her altar. document for the formal devotion to it could be the ops’ Conference of the Phil- gustinian friars. opening of the year-round important symbols of hope Forty-four years later, the ippines president, Archbish- celebrations, which include for humanity, said a key offi- Father Banks also stressed expedition of Miguel Lopez op Socrates Villegas of Lin- cial of the Augustinian Curia that in the Sto. Nin o celebra- de Legazpi, with the Augus- gayen-Dagupan. (Continued on page 26)

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Mary. vena Prayers and Homily. On June celebrate God’s healing through the 26th, our celebration will conclude prayers of the community and Mary is one to whom we direct our with the celebration of the anointing through our Mother, who for us, is prayers, knowing that through her of the sick for those who wish to our Perpetual Help. ∎ intercession, she points us to her Son who is always present, receiv- ing the good with the bad in life. The Passion of Jesus is not one to be feared, but Jesus through his Mother, received it with openness and acceptance. The gold that sur- rounds the Icon reminds us of the Fr. Santo Arrigo C.Ss.R., Pastor of St. Pat- divine life that Jesus and his Mother rick’s Shrine Church, Toronto (R), with Fr. now share. It becomes a window of Ino Cueo C.Ss.R., Rector of the Baclaran contemplation. We contemplate Church, Philippines. Mary through her gaze, but we also allow her to contemplate us, allow- ing her gaze to speak through our Over 100 Redemptorist Priests, heart, all while she continues to Brothers and Lay Collaborators draw us closer to Her Son. gathered from 28 countries at the Fr. Ino Cueto CSsR, Rector of the Baclaran Church presenting to the Redemptorist Con- Redemptorist Shrine Church in From the Novena Triduum in 2015 gress about the Mission of the Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help in Baclaran Campo Grande, Brazil from May 12- to the Novena Triduum of 16, 2014 to reflect and strengthen 2016, Redemptorist Churches the devotional mission of Our Moth- throughout the world will take the er of Perpetual Help in our Re- opportunity to invite all people to demptorist Missions throughout the draw closer to Christ through this world. In 2016, Redemptorists will miraculous image. Redemptorists in mark the 150th Anniversary celebra- Canada continue to offer the Televi- tion of accepting the mission by sion Devotions to Our Mother of Pope Pius IX to receive the Icon of Perpetual Help on Vision TV, as well Our Mother of Perpetual Help and to as the Weekly Devotions at St. Pat- “make her known throughout the rick’s Shrine Church in Toronto. For world”. This Congress provided the many in the Filipino community, Redemptorist representatives to Mary has truly become a mother, contemplate the Icon, reflect on the whether at the Churches in Baclaran story and theology that the image and Cebu, or in Toronto, where gives us, and to meditate on the many from the community gather spiritual, pastoral and missionary each week to honour Mary, to bring message that springs forth for the their prayers of Thanksgiving and Icon. Being the first international Petition to her and to know that opportunity for Redemptorists to Mary calls us forth to serve and to gather about the devotional life that mission in the world. for many throughout the world, has St. Patrick’s will once again cele- being a form of prayer that has brate the Novena Triduum to Our helped them to encounter a window Mother of Perpetual Help June 25- into the divine life of Jesus through 27, 2014 at 7:00 pm with Mass, No-

(Continued from page 25) vincial of the Augustinian Province of the Santo Nin o de Cebu, said the Sto. Niño de Cebu set to mark... province “has accepted the responsi- bility to assist in the missions and a pilgrimage of the 1965 Sen or Sto. offices of the Order in Japan, Korea, Nin o replica to different parts of the Indonesia, Australia, Canada and country. Rome.” This month, the image will go to Al- The Filipino Augustinians are set to bay, Sorsogon, Isabela, and ; establish and fortify their missions and in parishes in Manila, Quezon in Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia, City, Marikina and . added Berdon. Augustinian milestones Another milestone for the Augustini- ans next year is the 50th anniversary In 2015, the Augustinians, who are of the elevation of the shrine of Sto. the custodians of the image of Sto. Nin o de Cebu to a minor basilica. Nin o in Cebu, will also be celebrating the 450th anniversary of their Or- Last year, the basilica saw its belfry der’s presence in the Philippines. toppled down by the earthquake that hit Central Visayas. Throughout their stay in the country, they have been known as the build- Basilica rector Fr. Jonas Mejares, ers of historic churches, such as the OSA, gave an update on the restora- Unesco World Heritage Sites San tion of the historic church, saying Agustin Church in Intramuros, Miag- that experts were examining the ao Church in Iloilo; and Paoay damage and looking for approaches Church and Santa Maria Church in to rebuild the belfry. the Ilocos region. They have also “The basilica also gives Cebuanos the built communities and engineering identity as a religious people,” works. Mejares said. Fr. Eusebio Berdon, OSA, Prior Pro-

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"Yung basketball kasi, isa kasi yan Twitter immediately exploded with sa (may) malaking impact sa box- reactions of netizens who are trying ing, (para sa) footwork niya," his co- to imagine how Pacquiao will fit Ana Julaton following her MMA victory in ONE FC. trainer and close friend Buboy Fer- into the PBA. MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino- deep trouble when Saber, who has nandez explained. "Short lang kasi American Ana Julaton made a sensa- seen action in 5 MMA fights, caught Some social media users expressed ‘yung tinatakbo mo, tapos hihinto tional mixed martial arts (MMA) her in a guillotine choke during the mixed feelings of fear and excite- ka bigla." ment with the thought of Pacquiao debut on Friday night (May 2) by second round. But Julaton fought With Pacquiao, a surefire boxing bringing his boxing instincts to the stopping her more experienced back and patiently pried herself out Hall-of-Famer, set to join a profes- hardcourt, especially when fouled. Egyptian opponent in front of thou- of her opponent's grip. sional basketball league of the Phil- sands of Filipino fans at the Mall of Midway in the third round, Saber Some are even anticipating a match- ippines, many netizens also wonder Asia (MOA) Arena. was able to bring down Julaton. The up between the Pacman and Alas- if the Pacman is planning to join The 2-time world boxing champion Filipina, however, gained side con- ka's Calvin Abueva who is known other sports too. for his rough playing style that showed remarkable resilience in trol and eventually secured a full Or even the "" could sometimes get into someone's stopping kickboxing expert Aya Sa- mount against the Egyptian. From house? ber in their bout in the there, she rained heavy hands and nerves. How about the Mommy Dionisia "ONE FC: Rise of Heroes." elbows on Saber, prompting the ref- While the thought of Pacquiao play- Pacquiao as a PBA muse? ∎ "The Hurricane" appeared to be in (Continued on page 28) ing in the PBA could be fancy, a lot

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(Continued from page 27) Another Filipina, Jujeath Nagaowa, Nietes knocks out Mexican boxer also made a highly successful MMA By Lolito T. Delos Reyes JULATON, NAGAOWA VICTORIOUS... debut Friday night. MANILA, May before the count The Benguet-born boxer used her eree to stop the fight with 59 sec- 11 (PNA) -- was completed. fast hands to pummel India's Jeet onds left in the round. Filipino world But the reigning Toshi en route to a second-round boxing cham- WBO minimum "Winning in Manila is an amazing stoppage. pion Donnie weight king was thing," said Julaton, who finally ful- Nagaowa, who has fought as a boxer "Ahas" Nietes again immedi- filled her dream of fighting in front in Japan, South Korea, and Thailand, scored a dev- ately downed of her Filipino fans. negated Toshi's longer reach by us- astating after being hit When asked about the second-round ing her speed and lateral move- knockout vic- by Nietes with a scare, she said she needed to com- ments. She hammered the Indian's tory against whooping right pose herself and execute what she abdomen with punishing body shots Mexican challenger Moises Fuentes cross on the face, prompting the ref- was trained to do. and forced a referee stoppage in the in 2:56 of the 9th round to convinc- eree to finally stop the scheduled 12 second round. ingly retain his WBO light flyweight -round title-fight. "I'm like 'Okay, how did I get myself title Saturday night at the Mall of in this situation? And how do I get "Boksingero ako eh, so mas mabilis Nietes, who is aiming to surpass the Asia Arena in City. out of this situation?' There's a lot of ang suntok ko sa sipa niya," said Na- record of legendary Gabriel “Flash” things you have to process in your gaowa. ∎ Nietes twice knocked down Fuentes Elorde as the longest-reigning world mind while at the same time not try- in the same round before finally boxing champion, in next eight ing to tire yourself out," said Julaton. scoring his 19th knockout and 33rd months, thanked the management victory against only one loss and and promoters of the ALA Promo- four draws. tions for hiring American condition- ing coach Nick Curson. Nietes, who won the title in Septem- ber 2007, first downed Fuentes with “Malaki talaga ang na-improved sa a left-right combination. aking condition at lakas,” said Nietes, who is one of the only two However, instead of giving a manda- remaining Filipino world boxing tory 8-count to Fuentes, veteran champions today. The other is WBO American referee Richard Byrd or- welterweight title-holder Manny dered the three judges to each de- Pacquiao. duct one point on the score of Nietes for still throwing two punches on his ALA Promotions CEO Michael already fallen rival near the ropes. Aldeguer said that Nietes will proba- bly have two more title-defenses But that did not stop Nietes from this year before moving up to a continuing his attack in the resump- heavier division. tion of their fight as he landed an- other telling blow to again knock He wants to fight WBO/WBA fly- down Fuentes for the second time. weight champion , who dethroned Nietes’ sta- Fuentes, who even enjoyed a height blemate Milan Melindo last year. advantage, still managed to stand up Jujeath Nagaowa makes her way to the cage.

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