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2016 DECEMBER Merry Christmas to Everyone

UP PROF BLAST MARCOS National ID System Proposed EXHUMATION CALL: PH, reaffirm maritime cooperation Respect the dead

MANILA - Former President and initiated IDs into a single identifica- will be issued a Filipino ID Card that now Deputy Speaker Gloria Maca- tion system. - University of the (UP) pagal-Arroyo has filed a bill that Under House Bill No. 696, NATIONAL ID Political Science Professor Clarita Carlos is will integrate all government- Arroyo said all Filipino citizens continued on page 18 dismayed by calls to exhume former President ’ body from the heroes’ cem- etery, noting that a wrong cannot be corrected by another wrong. “Don’t we have any more respect for dead people? It’s so sad really,” she said on “Mornings@ ANC” on Monday. “If you’re going to put all the blame on one Role Model of person when there were, in fact, you have a whole

MARCOS SNOOKY continued on page 7 To Marry Her 60-Year Old Fiancee’ Camilineos TOGETHER AGAIN? JOHN LLOYD & ANGELICA PANAGANIBAN Melissa DON’T PAY THEM?

Parking Tickets on private Lots, Anghel ng Tahanan contestant Nenita Lora poses with Camilineos President Harold Guarin at the Camilineos Saldua What To Do With Them year-end dinner party. Anghel Pageant Ventocilla Darren + Charms WALKS THE LUNIJO COLLECTION

STANDING, Philippine Courier publisher Mon Datol, Senator Tobias Enverga, SITTING, GMA7’s Rosemer Charms singins group poses with Philippine singer Darren Enverga, Beth Bobila, Consul-General Rosalinda Pros- Espanto after the Sing Pilipinas Toronto competition. pero attend the Anghel ng Tahanan pageant. INC Unity Games Award & Star Pose Sing Pilipinas

FV Foods’ Mel Galeon receives a certificate of Excellence from Pinky Magno (second from left) gets ready to cheer for the Yorkdale the Philippine Chamber of Commerce Toronto and poses with Belinda Reyes and family poses with Philippine singer teams at the Iglesia Ni Cristo Unity Games. Philippine singing star Darren Espanto at Sing Pilipinas. Darren Espanto at the Sing Pilipinas Toronto concert. DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 1 2 L. M. Confidential DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 2018 TOYOTA C-HR FIRST INC Unity Games LOOK: SHOULD THE RENEGADE BE WORRIED?

Challenging the Juke for its Quirkiest Small CUV Throne The Toyota C-HR subcompact cross- It Looks Like Andi over has been revealed in U.S.-spec trim, gaining a unique engine for our market Eigenmann Has A but retaining the polarizing styling of the European model. The 2018 Toyota New Boyfriend C-HR goes on sale in spring 2017. Just like the global model, the North American C-HR rides on Toyota’s new And they just celebrated their an- TNGA platform. The Euro-market niversary! crossover’s look, which Toyota calls has remained “avant-garde,” also carries over, though the headlights and taillights are slightly tight-lipped about her love life after experiencing a controversial past with Jake Ejercito and Albie Casino. TOYOTA The Kapamilya actress, however, continued on page 25 seems to have happily moved on. Andi posted a series of IG pictures from her recent beach vacay, and she has finally showed off her new man on social media—but only to those who follow her now-private IG For Sale account, that is. Sanken CS1 Microphone According to PEP.ph, Andi’s boy- $ 713.13 / best offer friend is named Emilio Arambulo. There isn’t much known about him apart from the fact that he and Andi recently celebrated their anniver- sary. Andi wrote on IG: “You pulled me into your peace. Here’s to more endless summers with Call you. Maligayang annibersaryo. #YoAndI” 416-945-2336 TOP LEFT, Pinky Magno (far left) and friends take a selfie. ABOVE RIGHT, x Nena Gumapac take the oath of sportsmanship. BOTTOM LEFT, Pinky and Awww! happy anniv, you two! friends cheer wildly as Yorkdale team wins a game.

DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 3 The beautiful Filipina Wat Da FACT? BY JOSE BAKING who stole Mario Var- TIMY, MTRCB Talk no news gas Llosa’s heart design house Porcelanosa, MTRCB biglang natameme sa Till I Met You?! among others. Bakit yata wala nang statement ang Movie and Television Review and The couple’s Philippine visit could turn out to be a Classification Board (MTRCB) sa ginawa nilang dialogue sa mga executive ng Till well-earned respite from the I Met You na pinagbibidahan ng sikat na loveteam nina and Nadine limelight. Lustre? Noong November 10 pa sila supposedly nagharap-harap pero bakit kaya “This is a very, very low- profile trip,” says Inquirer walang kabala-balita? columnist Maurice Arcache, Malamang walang nakitang malisya ang MTRCB sa mga eksena ng magka- a family friend of Preysler loveteam na sa true lang naman ay mas marami pa ngang mas malalang lovescene since childhood. “A big na napapanood sa ibang programa pero hindi nila pinupuna at ini-imbestigahan. cocktail party for the Span- ish community was canceled Bakit ang JaDine lang nga naman? in favor of a more intimate dinner for 10.” As far as he knows, says Arcache, the trip is a chance Hysteria Over Trump economic status or that their citizen for Vargas Llosa to learn more about Preysler’s early might work illegally abroad? The last The couple is a favorite cover of Hola Magazine. life in the Philippines. I came to Canada legally but I am not time I checked, in a democratic country, In her teens and studying mad at fellow who are here the citizens have the right to leave, Nobel laureate Mario Var- at Assumption, Preysler won gas Llosa and his partner, the regardless of reason. If they are wanted a beauty contest. She was also working illegally. i actually pray that they Philippine-born Spanish socialite dating Louie Ysmael, among other get to stay. And they are not taking jobs by the law, common sense will dictate Isabel Preysler, slipped quietly into eligible bachelors, when she fell legally or illegally. They are taking jobs that the government will stop them. the country last week. hard for future environmentalist Only the Spanish celebrity BTW, joining a war does not constitute Junie Kalaw, who was 10 years her that nobody wants to do. journal “¡Hola!,” which dutifully senior, says Arcache. Even President Duterte is hoping that work. it is treason. chronicles the couple’s every move, “Her mother shipped her off President-elect Trump will be fair in came out with a report. to Spain because she was not For his part, the 80-year-old too keen on Kalaw, who had the his treatment of illegal immigrants. As Too Many Hollywood Peruvian-born novelist, who is in reputation of being a playboy,” they in the Philippines, “mosquitoes who the Philippines upon the invita- he adds. “When she arrived in ride at the back of the elephant starts tion of Instituto Cervantes, and is Madrid, there were two or three I have come to the conclusion about the scheduled to receive honorary de- thinking that they are bigger than the dozen roses waiting for her as she ratio of number of stars to the chances grees from the University of Santo came down the gangplank. But, of elephants.” If you are legal mosquito, of winning an election. There is also the Tomas and , course, that romance died and she have a heart for the illegal mosquitoes chose to keep a discreet silence started meeting people.” kind of stars that endorse you. The more about their relationship. who are just trying to better their lives. One of them was a recently A-List showbiz stars are endorsing you, The writer’s romance with the retired Real Madrid goalie named As long as they are not resorting to the higher your chances of losing. So 65-year-old Preysler, perhaps best Julio Iglesias, who had just em- crime. known outside Spain as the former barked on a new career as a singer. far, this observation has been true in wife of pop singer Julio Iglesias Besides, President elect Trump said he “Then it was goodbye Junie, Hollywood and Philippines. It is harder and mother of singer Enrique, hello Julio,” says Arcache. “That will deport illegal immigrants who are to figure out Canada. In Hollywood, caused a public stir last year when was when her world changed. She criminals, have criminal records, and are he left his wife of 50 years for her, fell in love with one of the biggest Oprah, LeBron James, George Clooney declaring “now I feel what hap- pop singers in Europe, adored involved in gangs. So, not everyone. piness is.” What time he had left, Stay there. Take your chances. What (NEVER A GOOD SIGN), singer by all the women around him, Katy Perry among others. Trump had he said, he needed to spend with although only for a moment, him work will you get in the Philippines? Isabel. being the playboy that he was. That And if you try to leave the Philippines, Kanye West, Stephen Baldwin, Scott Preysler had been widowed only started the ball rolling.” months before, after the death of immigration might stop you from Baio among them. In the Philippines After eight years and three chil- Mar Roxas had Kathniel while Duterte her third husband, former Spanish dren, the couple divorced in 1979. leaving because you might try to stay finance minister Miguel Boyer, The following year Preysler mar- abroad and work illegally. Or they might had of Mocha Girls. So, if to whom she was married for 27 ried Carlos Falco, the Marquess years. stop you because they believe you do you want to win, do not ask endorsemtn de Grignon. The couple had a from A-List stars. And pray they do not The couple have been insepa- daughter, but the marriage was not have the money to be a tourist. rable since Vargas Llosa’s divorce, short-lived. What country in the world stop it’s endorse you whetehr you like it or not. with Preysler often accompany- In 1987, she married Miguel ing the writer to his international Boyer, the socialist finance minister citizens from travelling because of their commitments as a Nobel Prize of Spain, who also left his wife for winner. her. The union produced another Celebrated as much for her daughter, and was apparently a unfading exotic beauty and a jet- happy one. set lifestyle that has her rubbing As for Preysler’s current Submit ads & press releases by elbows with European high society relationship with Vargas Llosa, and celebrities such as David and Arcache speculates: December 15 for the January 2017 issue. Victoria Beckham and George “This time around it looks like a Clooney, Preysler has lived a very different thing,” he says. “Appar- public life ever since her marriage ently he’s very, very charming. I to Iglesias in 1971. guess he has that golden tongue. I The former beauty queen and ittle anila told her sister, ‘Tell her this time I L M Confidential model has been a journalist and wish her all the happiness she can television host. She is also a well- get.’” EDITOR: Jose Baking EMAIL: [email protected] known celebrity endorser in Spain, TEL: 416-945-2336 PUBLISHED BY: Match International Group for Manolo Blahnik shoes and the CORRESPONDENTS:. . Parking fees on private lots aren’t tickets You don’t need to pay them It’s one thing when you get a Credit-monitoring firm Equifax con- ticket on city streets. But what about firm an unpaid parking ticket — as long Noli Gumapac Froilan Baking Sheila Camangian Raymond Santos Jojo Taduran privately owned parking lots? as it’s from a private lot — won’t ruin “It’s not a parking ticket,” Toronto your credit history. lawyer John Weingust says. 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Confidential DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 Age gap not a hindrance to Richard, A Big Lovi counters role model tag Revelation LOVI Poe got a big surprise when a fan Christian and Julie Anne’s named Kyla wrote to her saying she’s her role model. This can be seen in Lovi’s post on her RICHARD Yap admits he feels social media account: unlikely partnership so sad that “Mano Po 7” Chinoy” “I obviously do not project the qualities was not accepted as an entry of a role model. Sometimes I get in trouble in the coming Metro Filmfest. or get a lot of flak for being true to myself... but certain things such as this remind me of Style-wise, Christian Bau- I am with him,” Julie Anne “Nakakapanghinayang talagang how lucky I am to be able to serve as an tista and told the Inquirer. “We love hindi kami nakasali kasi we did inspiration to a few. If there’s one thing I’d seem to make an unlikely singing harmonies, and have everything possible ng buong cast promise people, like my dear Kyla… it’s that pairing for a concert: He’s always maintained a good and ni Direk Ian Lorenos para I’d do my best to have a character that’s a balladeer with a strong working relationship.” matiyak na we have a good quality worth emulating. You say I inspire you... But I’ll theater background; she is a What these singers have tell you guys a million times that it’s the other pop-R&B singer who has no in common is the distinction movie, a moving family drama that’s way around. Good job @lovipoeupdate! I’m qualms spitting bars. of having diamond-selling perfect for the Christmas season,” proud of you! and it’s ok if you miss out on my Thus, they said, their up- records (150,000 units sold he says. “But I guess we just have to show because of your studies! I’m glad that coming show, “When Chris- or 10 times platinum)—a live with their decision not to accept you know how to set your priorities!” tian Meets Julie Anne”— set feat that has become increas- us. Move on na lang. But I’m still Lovi says the message of Kyla encouraged on Nov. 11 at Kia Theater— ingly difficult to achieve in very honored and proud to be a part her a lot. She’s already getting lots of good would test their versatility the age of online piracy. of the ‘Mano Po’ franchise. Wala pa and positive feedback for her persuasive as artists. “Our core genres In fact, in the past five ako sa showbiz, napanood ko na ang portrayal as the suffering Joanna, the wife of are very different, so the challenge for us is to years, Christian and Julie Anne are two of ibang movies nito and never kong as TJ in “Someone to Watch make sure that things do not [become] chop only four recording acts who managed to rack Over Me” who’s doing a lot of sacrifice for suey,” he said at a recent press conference. up the numbers. The other two are pop-rock naisip na, one day, gagawa ako ng her husband who’s afflicted with early onset At 35, Christian said his idea of duets was band Sponge Cola and, just this month, actor ‘Mano Po’ movie. And this one is Alzheimer’s disease. “Laging intense drama more along the lines of Barbra Streisand and . really about a Chinese family where ang mga eksena namin at mahirap gawin,” she Bryan Adams’ “I Finally Found Someone.” Christian received his diamond certifica- I am the head, so napakaganda and says. “But getting great feedback from viewers Julie Anne, who is 22, would likely find The tion for “A Wonderful Christmas” in 2010. challenging ng role ko.” like Kyla inspire me to always give my best in Chainsmokers and Halsey’s “Closer” more Julie Anne, meanwhile, did it with her Direk Ian says Richard is a the show.” enticing. eponymous album in 2014. Though they both revelation as Wilson, the business This week in “Someone to Watch Over Me”, “It boils down to complementing each believe that selling that much is still doable taipan and patriarch who is very as Irene takes Tom as TJ to a hotel other’s sound and finding a strong middle these days, neither knows if there is an actual protective and strict with his family, and they make love. Tom proposes marriage ground,” Christian told the Inquirer. “I want recipe for replicating the achievement. to Max but she tells him the truth: that he is to do songs like ‘Closer’ without looking like “In my case, I guess it was simply one of not knowing they’re being alienated already married to Lovi as Joanna. She regrets a tito trying to be young!” those magical moments where everything from him. Playing his wife is Jean having gone to bed with Tom and takes him “I don’t sing as many love songs these days, just fell into place. It was the right time, the Garcia and their three kids are back home to Lovi who accepts him back. so doing this show will be a good way for me right kind of promotion, tours, music videos, , and For a while, they are happy, but Tom wakes to explore that kind of music again,” added producers,” Christian said. “I know it is all Jana Agoncillo. Enchong is paired up one morning and doesn’t recognize Lovi Julie Anne, who feels that the age gap will about upbeat or electronic music these days, with , while Janella again, driving her away. He goes berserk not be a hindrance to onstage rapport. but I think ballads still have a place in today’s is linked to as her and couldn’t be pacified by anyone, so Lovi The concert, mounted by Dreamstar scene.” music teacher and Marlo Mortel volunteers to ask the help of Max. Meantime, Events and GMA Network (call 911-5555), Julie Anne stressed that having quality ma- as her schoolmate. Also in the cast Lovi herself is getting more attached to Cogie will feature a repertoire that will reflect the terial was still crucial, but added that being Domingo as Ian, who takes her to a support progression of a relationship—courtship, internet-savvy also helped a great deal. “You are Eric Quizon as Richard’s long group for people whose loved ones have romance, arguments, breakup and reconcili- have to have great songs, but you also have to lost brother, Rebecca Chuaunsu as Alzheimer’s disease. ation. know how to promote it, especially on social Richard and Eric’s mom, plus Pinky “It is great, actually! He (Christian) said he media,” she said. “Everyone is online now.” Amador, David Chua and Rosalind felt younger when he was singing with me. Wee. I, on the other hand, feel more mature when

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Duterte has to be more careful with tirades vs US’

more careful when dealing with United like, what is there out for us in dealing with States under a Trump presidency,” the Philippines,” he said. Heydarian added. He added that Trump also does not have a Heydarian also said that Trump, very strong position against China. who promised to “make America great “Probably he will not try to push Duterte again,” will most likely react negatively against China or in favor of US. I mean, should Duterte insult him or the US. probably Trump, if he feels that the South A test case for “Do you think a person running China Sea is not something of core interest on that campaign slogan will just sit or of national interest for the United States, Janella back when a person from a small allied he may develop a much more isolationist and Trump’s not gung-ho stance on human rights may JANELLA Salvador says she’s happy to be good for PH-US ties, says Heydarian country like the Philippines insults disengaged policy towards Asia,” Heydarian be reunited with her first leading man, Marlo him?” he said. added. Mortel, in Regal’s pre-Christmas special offer- “So probably that would be a good thing MANILA - A political analyst believes ing, “Mano Po 7: Chinoy”. “I’m really happy Transactional Rela- for the Duterte administration because the to work with Marlo again,” she says. “Magan- that Philippine President last thing the Duterte administration wants has to be more careful with his tirades against tions? da naman ang naging samahan namin noon at this point is US interference in his policy sa ‘’ and last year, the United States, now that it has elected a towards China,” also said. more temperamental president. On the other hand, Heydarian said Trump is we did the filmfest entry, ‘Haunted Mansion’, Trump, the 70-year-old Republican and our fans really supported it kaya naging Speaking on ANC, political analyst “very transactional,” which may make dealing nominee, was elected the 45th president of Richard Heydarian said Duterte should with Duterte easier. big big hit. Sana suportahan nila uli kami the United States after securing 289 electoral ngayon.” watch what he says against the US, since its “Donald Trump is very transactional, in votes over Clinton’s 218, according to CNN’s incoming president Donald Trump is known terms of how he views international relations, What about Marlo? “Siyempre, sobrang count. happy akong makasama uli si Janella at hindi as someone who does not take insults lightly. and I think he’s not a person who’s very In his congratulatory message, Duterte “I’m worried with Trump because unlike gung-ho in advocating human rights and lang ako ang tuwang-tuwa kundi ang fans ng said he “looks forward to working with loveteam namin, Marnella. They’re so excited Obama, he’s not known for someone who has democracy, I really doubt that. So this could the incoming administration for enhanced a very good temperament. He’s known to be actually be a good point for the Philippines to see us together again on the big screen Philippines-US relations anchored on mutual kaya andiyan nga sila, umattend din ng very prickly. I’m not sure Donald Trump will because Duterte and Trump may not need respect, mutual benefit and shared commit- take the tirades of Duterte, if not personal to waste so much time, or may not engage so presscon.” ment to democratic ideals and the rule of Did he feel bad when Janella was taken insults of Duterte, the way that Obama has much on his war on drugs or human rights law.” taken it,” he said. record. So Trump will approach Duterte from away by ABS-CBN from him and paired with “So President Duterte has to be much a much more transactionalist point of view, Elmo Magalona in a TV show? “Sobrang na- miss ko si Janella but I respect the decision of the management. Sa totoo lang, I support their loveteam, Elnella. Pinapanood ko nga ‘yung show nila. But I really missed her and natutuwa akong we’re together again in DOT eyes visa-free for Chinese tourists ‘Mano Po 7: Chinoy’. Nagpapasalamat din ako kay Mother Lily at sa Regal dahil pinagt- - The Philippine govern- pines as a vacation destination, Balane said. “We’re already at around 500,000 as of ambal nila kami uli rito.” ment is looking at the possibility of granting “If you look at , , Ma- September,” Balane said. In the movie, Janella plays the second visa-free travel to Chinese tourists in a bid to laysia, , and even , Chinese The surge of tourists from mainland China child of Richard Yap and . In the increase tourist arrivals in the country, a tour- tourists are all visa-free entry. That’s why they came as the Chinese government lifted story, Richard is such a busy father he ne- ism official said.“China is considered as our are getting the volume of Chinese tourists,” the travel warning it had issued against the glects his family and this pushes Jean to have low-hanging fruit. This is where the (tourist) he said. Philippines. an affair with . It’s Janella who volume in Asia will be coming from. In fact, Around 50 nationalities have visa-free The development came shortly after Presi- discovers her mom’s infidelity and they have (they had) 120 million outbound tourists last privileges in the Philippines. dent Rodrigo Duterte’s four-day state visit to a bitter confrontation scene about it. Marlo year and we only got around 491,000. Napak- Though the DOT is still discussing the China last October. plays Janella’s schoolmate who helps her aliit,” Department of Tourism (DOT) Route proposal with the Department of Foreign There has been a 64-percent increase from during her trying times and Kean Cipriano Development Head Erwin Balane said. Affairs, Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo “has 257,014 arrivals between January and July last plays her much older music teacher to whom Travel requirements, such as visas, are already given marching orders to have one year to 422,801 during the same period this she gets attracted. If this movie would hit it among the “barriers” that keep leisure travel- million Chinese nationals visit the Philip- year, the DOT earlier said. big again at the tills like last year’s “Haunted ers from China from choosing the Philip- pines by the end of 2017,” he said. Mansion”, then that means Janella’s fans really like her more to be paired with Marlo than with Elmo.

Scarborough lagoon to become a no-fish zone ‘LANGIT LUPA’ TO RE- PLACE ‘BE MY LADY’ LIMA, Peru – President Rodrigo Duterte able fish in the periphery but could not enter “During the bilaterals, sa umpisa pa lang THE presscon of ABS-CBN’s new morning will declare the lagoon portion of Scar- the lagoon on account of the Chinese ships. (Xi) praised agad PRRD [President Rodrigo soap at Dolphy Theatre, “Langit Lupa”, has borough Shoal as a “marine sanctuary and “It is our position not to have fishing Roa Duterte],” the secretary said. “Sabi niya the atmosphere of a children’s party, com- no-fish zone,” according to Cabinet secretar- activities inside the triangle,” said Esperon. (Xi), he’s a man who does what he says.” plete with balloons and party hats. It’s be- ies accompanying the him to the Asia Pacific “Diyan tayo may congruence: kung ayaw nila The Cabinet security cluster is set to meet cause the lead stars are two adorable child Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ (China) magpa-fishing doon, ayaw din natin next week to draft an executive order for the actresses who will bring out the titos and titas Meeting here. magpa-fishing doon.” declaration of the Scarborough lagoon area as in you, Yesha Camile and Xia Vigor, both 7 Duterte relayed this “unilateral decision” Esperon said the lagoon is a spawning area, a marine sanctuary. years old and both precocious. In the story, to Chinese President Xi Jinping, during their which means the fishes there are small. During the Duterte-Xi talks, China also Yesha is the daughter of bilateral talks Saturday at the sidelines of the Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon confirmed that Filipinos are free to return and , while Xia is the daughter economic gathering. Xi’s reaction was not Lopez said the two countries have also agreed to their traditional fishing grounds in the of Yam Concepcion and . immediately known. to conduct joint Coast Guard patrols in Scar- Scarborough Shoal. Alessandra and Yam used to be the National Security Adviser Hermogenes borough and nearby areas. For its part, the Philippines said it will set best of friends and they put up a business Esperon Jr. said this means fishermen – both He said the president also made it clear aside for the meantime its territorial claims together, but something went wrong with their Filipino and Chinese – will not be allowed that “if we are going to send ships there, it’s and sovereignty issues until a final solution is friendship. Yam becomes rich but eventually to fish in the lagoon part, which is now being to take care of our fishermen.” found. drifts apart from Patrick who then gets en- guarded by Chinese Coast Guard ships. Lopez said the Philippines owes this tangled with . Alessandra would Filipino fishermen who went to the area détente in relations with China to the respect meet a sad fate when she gets sick and her after the President’s state visit to China were both leaders have for each other. best friend fails to help her. Years later, their daughters will meet in school, start on the wrong foot because Xia as Princess is “Ingleserang pasosyal” NEW DIRECTOR most of them are A-listers at kilal- clear vision of what he wants for his film. while Yesha as Esang is more “jologs”, but ang celebrities,” he says. “But I gained He is good with his visuals and is also a later on, they will become the best of friends. PRAISED confidence when I talked to them and good storyteller. May puso ang pagdidi- Yesha is grand winner in Promil Pre-school realized they’re dedicated artists, not just rek niya,” says Eric, which flattered Direk i-Shine Talent camp and has appeared in MEANWHILE, didn’t Direk Ian celebrities. We all collaborated and they Ian to no end. other soaps, while Xia was the grand winner in “Showtime’s” Mini Me competition and has Lorenos have a hard time directing such gave a very good performance.” Eric Quizon, who’s the most expe- since appeared in “” and a big cast, considering that it’s his first “Xia and Kuys”. mainstream movie after directing two rienced member of the cast and is a acclaimed indie films, “The Leaving” and director himself, says Direk Ian acquitted “Alagwa”? “Noong una, kabado ako, kasi himself well for a new director. “He has a 6 L. M. Confidential DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 Respect the Dead LINDSAY GIVEN A

MARCOS to show their dismay over the hurried the 21-year regime of Marcos, given CHANCE continued from page 1 burial of Marcos at the Libingan ng mga that the public allowed him to rule the GMA-7 gives newcomer Lindsay de Vera her biggest Bayani last Friday. country for two decades. break in the current primetime hit, “Alyas Robin Hood”. Lindsay’s real name is Lindt Johnston and she started cavalry of persons who realized, who Asked on her opinion on the large “We have to deal with this, I mean the as a child star and TV commercial model when she was implemented martial law, then point number of millennials who joined anti- full array of the 21 years and why? We eight years old. Now a sweet 16, she plays Dingdong your fingers on all these people and Marcos protests last Friday, Carlos said were, I was living already at the time, I Dantes’ niece named Lizzy. This is their second time make them accountable, including the they are entitled to their own views but was teaching. We allowed him to govern together as she was introduced in Dong’s teleserye last year, “Pari Koy”. cronies for that matter.” questioned the kind of research materials us for 21 years so we were also in col- “Napakabait po niya and my dream is one day, Carlos also advised millennials to millennials used in reaching the conclu- lusion with what was happening at the maging leading lady rin sana ako ni Kuya Dong,” she research on martial law from different sion to join protests. time so let’s not jump up and down and says. “Nothing is impossible naman po, ’di ba? Baka four perspectives and not just “skewed” litera- ‘What kind of research data were continue to demonize the person,” she years from now, kapag 20 na ako, puwede na akong kapareha niya. Libre ture, following protests sparked by the available to them? And because I am said. naman ang mangarap, burial of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos familiar with that literature, I am telling Carlos also expressed dismay over e. And I’m sure hindi at the heroes’ cemetery. you they are skewed in a particular di- proposals to exhume Marcos’ body from lang ako ang may “The millennials, please read, do not rection. And so, yes, history must be told the heroes’ cemetery, noting that a wrong ganyang pangarap but also other young be lazy. Scholarship and laziness do not from many, many perspectives.” cannot be corrected by another wrong. actresses.” come together. Read, and read a lot and Carlos, however, clarified that she is “Don’t we have any more respect for She comes from then make your determination. You can- not apologizing or justifying the acts of dead people? It’s so sad really,” she said. a family of doctors not be reading ‘skewed’ articles… I, as a the late dictator but is simply speaking “If you’re going to put all the blame based in Pangasinan and she also wants scholar, I don’t want data to be skewed, from a scholarly point of view. on one person when there were in fact to be a pediatrician I don’t want stories to be skewed, I want “This is not to apologize or justify you have a whole cavalry of persons some day. “Kaya lang, all array of data and (so I can) come up anything. Let as many stories be told.” who realized, who implemented martial nabigyan ako ng with my own predicate,” Carlos said. She explained that though military law then point your fingers on all these chance sa showbiz at sayang naman to let Hundreds of young people, including atrocities during the Marcos regime have people and make them accountable, go of the opportuni- students from different universities and been well documented, no non-partisan including the cronies for that matter.” ties coming my way. I’m enjoying doing ‘Alyas Robin schools across the country, took to streets scholar has been able to “really assess” Hood’ as it gives me the chance to work with great actresses like Tita and Tita . Baka later, bumalik ako sa pag-aaral and finish college.” She’s paired with Dave Bornea in “Alyas Robin Hood” but she says they’re just good friends off cam. “I want HEARD: All to focus muna seriously on my career kaya wala akong planong makipag-boyfriend. Kami ni Dave, friends lang talaga dahil lagi kaming nagkakasama sa iba’t ibang grown up Winner workshops ng GMA. He’s aware na career ang siyang priority ko.” Sing Pilipinas Toronto This week, Lindsay and Dave are kidnapped by Dina winner Shai Garrido Bonnevie as Mama Daisy, the new evil villain who has poses with her mom Alma joined “Alyas Robin Hood”. They are held captive by GMA 7 actress Joyce Ching on trying to shed after the competition. Dina and her cohorts, along with as her teenybopper image: “Some people think Pepe. Lindsay keeps on crying, scared of what Dina I’m still 16. When I do kissing scenes, they might do to them. But Dingdong manages to fight back and holds one of the guards hostage (Michael Flores). react violently. ‘Why is she doing that?’ And I’m like, 21 years old na He then warns the other guards that he will kill Michael if po ako! I think ito ang pinakamahirap gawin—ang pagtawid from they will not give him back his freedom. tween star to adult actor, especially because I look young.”

Gawad Geny Lopez Jr. Bayaning Pilipino extends search ABS-CBN, Ugat Foundation and TFC launch Bayaning Pilipino Awards in South Korea; search for young folks performing extraordinary acts in North America

( CITY, PHILIP- PINES) – ABS-CBN Corpora- tion, UGAT Foundation and (TFC) take the search for modern-day heroes to even greater heights as they launch the Gawad Geny Lopez Jr. Global Bayaning Pilipino Awards in new regions and open the search to the younger generation of Filipinos. Inspired by a Filipina domestic helper who died saving her ward in Hong Kong in 1994, the Bayaning Pilipino Awards was envisioned by ABS-CBN Corporation Chairman Emeritus Eugenio “Kapitan” Lopez Jr. and then propagated by Ugat Foundation. Since then, it has evolved into a recognition for ordinary Filipinos performing extraordinary acts in Asia to North America, with the support of TFC, for the searches outside the homeland. Believing that heroism runs in transcending regionalism. the Filipino blood wherever they are in Another notable development is the the world, Bayaning Pilipino continues its launch of the Bayaning Pilipino Awards search for notable Filipino organizations in South Korea where Filipinos and (Global Bayaning Pilipino) who have organizations can nominate an individual mounted a project that has been fulfilled, of Filipino ancestry, with active commu- anchoring on the Filipino’s sense of baya- nity membership and who exemplifies the nihan spirit, and have made a measurable values of service, industry, dedication to impact in a community in the Philippines. public service and positivity. Knowing that Filipinos too can start Let us etch their stories of heroism. young, the search has been extended, this Share their stories. For complete informa- time to the new generation via Bayan- tion, visit bayaningpilipinoawards.com ing Kabataang Pilipino which looks for Nominations can also be sent here and Filipino youth heroes who have organized at facebook.com (search for GAWAD these kinds of community projects while GENY LOPEZ BAYANING PILIPINO exemplifying Filipino values; promoting AWARDS) or via bayaningpilipino- our culture and heritage; encouraging [email protected] participation; focusing on service; and DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 7 Philippines

US elections: Filipinos wonder if President Duterte and Donald Trump will create sparks or stability

HEAVY FIRE. Government troops train the heavy guns of the First In- insulting the US, and pull out fantry Division on Butig town in La- US troops in the Philippines. nao del Sur where members of the Mr Trump had said Mr jihadist Maute Group ensconced Duterte showed “lack of themselves as the military ran after respect” in calling the outgoing their leader. US President Barack Obama a “son of a whore”. Mr Duterte has said he Jihadists wants an end to all US- Philippine war games, and for all remaining American forces to leave the Philippines in two occupy years. Snooky hopes His defence minister Delfin Lorenzana, though, has Lanao clarified that the military drills to marry, for A worker watches the first presidential debate will just be scaled back, and that Mr Duterte has between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump signed up on a 10-year defence pact allowing the inside an appliances showroom in Manila town hall a third time, on Sept 27, 2016. A worker watches the first US to rotate its troops in at least five military presidential debate between Hillary Clinton bases in the Philippines. and Donald Trump inside an appliances Mr Heydarian said the “transactions-oriented” LANAO - At least eight Islamic militants were killed while two her 60-year- showroom in Manila on Sept 27, 2016. Mr Trump could look at a “poor, developing country” like the Philippines, the US’ treaty ally government troops were wound- MANILA - When two equally volatile and since 1951, as a “liability”. ed after extremists fled to the old beau unpredictable presidents are put in the same “Trump has consistently made the argument abandoned town hall of Butig It would be hypocritical of her, room, will they hit it off or will sparks fly? that if allies are not standing up for themselves, town in Lanao del Sur amid a The question is being asked here with brash then what’s the point of America standing up for military operation to capture admitted, if she claimed her allies?” he said. billionaire businessman Donald Trump’s election the leader of the Maute jihadist she didn’t care anymore whether or not as the next President of the United States. Most Defence analyst Jose Antonio Custodio does she marries again. not expect a big shift in US foreign policy, group. Filipinos had hoped to see Democrat Hillary Armed Forces of the Philip- “I’m hoping… Why not, especially if Clinton elected, as she was supposed to represent despite Mr Trump declaring that the US should you think you’ve found the man of your be compensated for the protection it gives its pines spokesperson Brig. Gen. continuity and stability. dreams,” said Snooky, who’s currently in There is also a palpable sense of uncertainty allies. Restituto Padilla said about 200 He said the US, under Mr Trump, would Maute group members fled to the “a fairly new” relationship with a busi- about relations between Manila and Washington, nessman. “You say these kinds of things already frayed by Philippine President Rodrigo continue to defend its interest in the South abandoned town hall after the when you’re in love. And well, maybe I Duterte’s anti-US tirades. China Sea and push back against efforts by military mounted an operation In a statement read out by his communications China to exert greater influence in the region. to capture their leader Abdul- am! I’m praying that he’s the one. ” Among call centres, meanwhile, there is a minister subsequently, Mr Duterte said he lah Maute, a Jordanian-trained The only thing that could probably “looks forward to working with the incoming sense of unease. get in the way is the couple’s difference The government’s chief economic manager terrorist who formed the jihadist administration for enhanced Philippines-US Dawlah Islamiya. in faith. Snooky said she wouldn’t be relations anchored on mutual respect, mutual Ernesto Pernia said the Philippines’ burgeoning able to tie the knot with this boyfriend, business process outsourcing (BPO) industry, “We launched an operation benefit and shared commitment to democratic unless he joins Iglesia ni Cristo, in which ideals and the rule of law”. a key economic peg, could take a hit under Mr more than two days ago with the Trump, who has vowed to bring jobs outsourced aim of capturing the leader of the former child star has been with since Said political analyst Richard Javad Heydarian, 2011. of De La Salle University: “Clinton would have by American companies abroad back to the US. the group that is sowing chaos in But though she remains hopeful, been a far better option.” Nearly three-fourths of the BPO industry’s parts of Lanao, Maguindanao and With Mr Trump now at the helm, the earnings come from the US. Cotabato,” Padilla said in a radio Snooky stressed that she wouldn’t force BPO companies, many of which are Philippines can expect a few surprises, both good interview. “They are also respon- her partner to convert. “I believe that and bad, he added. American-owned, brought in US$22 billion there are some things that are beyond (S$30.8 billion) in revenues and employed over a sible for the bombing in Davao.” “A Trump administration would most likely “They fled and occupied the us—like faith,” she told a group of not be concerned with human rights issues,” said million workers in the Philippines last year. reporters at a recent press confer- But for economist Peter Wallace, Mr Duterte abandoned town hall of Butig Mr Heydarian. ence for GMA 7’s new afternoon drama He added he also does not see Mr Trump and Mr Trump will surprisingly get along well. which is located in an area where “I think President Duterte will understand the they have relatives and support- series, “Hahamakin ang Lahat.” pressuring Mr Duterte to adopt an anti-China “I hope that with his noble intentions, policy. kind of person Mr Trump is and be able to work ers,” Padilla said, adding the mili- he gets ‘called.’ But I don’t want him to “We might see an America that is more with him. I think it may be good,” he said. tary also launched artillery fire concerned with striking a grand bargain,” he said. and air strikes against the group. join the Iglesia simply because of me. But Mr Trump can call Mr Duterte’s bluff Padilla said took place I would rather he does it on his own if the Philippine leader remains relentless in just five months after the military volition,” added Snooky, who has been captured the Maute group’s Darul married twice in the past: first, to actor Iman stronghold in June. Ricardo Cepeda, and then to musician Padilla said the fighting began Niño Mendoza. around 10 a.m. Saturday after “But I’m very thankful that he’s AFTER APEC ATTENDANCE troops of the 49th Infantry Bat- respectful of my beliefs. He even ac- Duterte wants to open PHL telecoms, talion engaged 15 Maute group companies me when we have activi- members in a 45-minute gun ties, or when I have to attend worship airwaves, energy sectors fight at Barangay Bayabao Po- services,” she related. blacion after which the terrorists She is 50; her boyfriend—whom she withdrew. didn’t want to name, because “he’s not Government troops pursued a public person, and doesn’t intend MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte said he problema. I will forget my statement.” to be one”—is 60. And as clichéd as it wants to open the communications, media, and the fleeing rebels and eventually may sound, Snooky said, age doesn’t energy sectors to foreign players after attending ERC issue caught up with them at the old the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) municipal hall where they sought matter. “As long as your minds and hearts Summit in Peru. Duterte’s comments come on the heels of his cover against the attacking secu- meet and if you have the connection, “My decision now, this moment, is bubuksan demand for officials of the Energy Regulatory rity forces. ko ang Pilipinas,” Duterte said upon arriving at Commission to resign after the suicide of director The rebels even raised an then there’s really no issue about it. It’s the Davao City International Airport. Francisco Villa Jr. Islamic State flag at the old town all about personality, experience and He said he wanted to open these sectors “to The late ERC director revealed the corruption character,” she said. “I’m fortunate that new players to improve quality of service.” hall and positioned themselves in activities within the ERC in his suicide notes. the nearby national high school my partner is mature, supportive of me “I don’t want to have a quarrel with the Ayalas “Corruption, unahin ko na lang. I’d like just to and confident.” and Pangilinan,” Duterte said, later adding and mosque. send this strong message. It’s about time that we Meanwhile, Snooky turned weepy that he would walk back from his comments Major Filemon Tan, spokes- share the money of the entire country. To move when talk shifted to her two girls with if the conglomerates running the country’s faster, make the competition open to all,” he said. telecommunications companies drove their prices ERC officials have refused to heed his call. down. JIHADISTS SNOOKY In his speech, Duterte threatened to abolish continued on page 9 “Kung i-dive ninyo ang presyo ninyo, walang ERC. continued on page 9 8 L. M. Confidential DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 Ellen earns nasty comments over Baste ‘affair’

ELLEN Adarna is now getting negative said they’ve been seeing each other feedback on social media after she posted regularly since then. her photo with Presidential son Baste Ellen maybe getting a lot of bashing Duterte showing them kissing and with her because of this, but knowing her, she holding a cigarette in one hand. This went seems to have a devil-may-care attitude viral on the internet and, soon after this, and she couldn’t care less what people will it was reported that she went on a trip to say about her and her dalliance with the Osaka, Japan with him. Presidential son. Ellen has just finished The spitfire Ellen is censured by prudish the movie “Moonlight Over Baler” with netizens, with her haters bashing her for Vin Abrenica and for being a homewrecker. Some nasty ones are Director Gil Portes. She’s now also in the even calling her “malandi”, a slut, a playgirl. cast of the new morning soap, “Langit This is because she hooked up with Baste two small children. Cebuana like her. This was held in Siargao Lupa” with Jason Abalos, Patrick Garcia even if it’s common knowledge that he Ellen and Baste met each other when Island, famous for its surfing beaches and and the Tommiho loveteam of Tommy and already has a long time companion, a model Ellen attended the birthday celebration Baste is fond of surfing. Obviously, sparks Miho, that will soon replace “Be My Lady” named Kat Necessario, with whom he has of her friend, Beauty Gonzales, who is a quickly flew between them and someone on ABS-CBN.

Bea Alonzo talks about working with

wants to work with Ylona in the Philippines who are capable of doing so and hindi mo maipigil at masasabi mo siya kay Kuya much. I’m just so excited for the music here in especially. And proud ka na naramdaman mo yun and Garcia the Philippines,” he said. Kisses it’s normal for a teenager.” Asked if she’s alluding to what she felt for Marco, With the recent release of his debut album, Kisses answered, “I can say that sa loob ng PBB, opo.” Delavin shares what she Secondly, she shared the pain of unrequited love. Inigo Pascual said it was a blessing to be able “Pero Tito Boy minsan sa kasamaang palad ng buhay, to share it to the public before the year ended. felt when Marco chose may gusto ka pero hindi ka gusto. And yung masaklap “Sobrang sarap sa pakiramdam dahil siyempre Vivoree over her po minsan yung gusto mo, may gusto pang iba. Pero tapos na yung album ko. It’s my first album and it’s part of being human kasi ‘pag nasaktan ka parang I actually was super emotional when my single nagle-leave siya ng gap sa puso mo para mas maging was out on M.O.R kasi momentous moment On Tonight with , Pinoy masaya ka someday.” To this the host reacted, “you sa buhay ko dahil ever since I was a kid it was Lucky Season 7 housemate Kisses Delavin shared the have so much wisdom.” love wisdom she’s learnt inside Kuya’s house. something that I always dreamt of. As in going Kisses also clarified, “hindi po ako nagalit kay Vi- In one of the episodes of PBB, Kisses cried because voree ever. Siguro medyo nasaktan po ako kay Marco, to the radio station sabi ko talaga, ‘Eto na yun. in the words of the host Boy Abunda, Lagi ka na lang hindi po kay Vivoree.” Nakabalik na mula sa shooting sa Germany I can’t believe I’m going to hear a song that I hindi napipili. In a nutshell, this is because Kisses had And last and the best love wisdom Kisses relayed ng ilang mahahalagang eksena sina wrote on the radio.’ So I was super emotional. feelings for Marco but he chose Vivoree. is, “Lagi lang babangon. Kung may pinagdadaanan ka at Ian Veneracion. Sila ang magkatambal sa I was actually tearing up already. It’s something First, she said it’s normal for a teenager to fall wag mong tambayan, daanan mo lang.” for someone. “Yung nangyari sa loob ng bahay yung inaabangang ABS-CBN teleserye na A Love to very special to me kasi ito yung passion ko. Ito makaka-appreciate ka talaga ng tao ng sobra-sobra Last. talaga yung gusto ko gawin more than any- Ayon kay Bea, mabilis ang naging bonding thing,” he shared. nila ni Ian sa set. A singer at heart, Inigo said he also admires “Napakabait ni Ian. Masarap siya ka tra- another young performer who is slowly mak- baho, magaan lang, and professional siya kapag ing her mark on the industry as well this year. trabaho na.” “I want to work on music and I want to be in Si Ian naman, pabiro na kinumpara sina Bea OPM and be a part of that generation that at na pareho niyang katrabaho sa somewhat changes our music. Kumbaga we have serye. who writes her own songs as well. “Si Iza parang strict na school principal yan. That new breed that not only sings and dances Si Bea naman siya ang student na pilya at mada- and performs but also writes songs and who are las sa principal’s office,” pabirong sagot ng aktor. true artists deep down inside,” he explained. Thankful si Bea na napunta sila sa Germany If given the chance, Inigo admitted Ylona para sa kanilang serye at dapat daw itong would be on top of his list as a fellow art- abangan dahil tatalakayin nito ang relasyon sa ist to collaborate with in his next album. “Oh isa’t-isa ng modern Filipino family. Ito rin ang definitely. I’d want to collaborate with a lot of pagbabalik teleserye ni Bea na huli napanood sa artists. There’s Ylona Garcia, siyempre si Sam Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon. Concepcion sobrang idol ko sa pagkanta at pag-perform, my dad of course. Maraming Inigo Pascual admits he sobrang galing na performers, mga songwrit- ers na kilala ko sa . There’s a lot here

good woman.” “I wish her happiness.” SNOOKY As for Snooky’s relationship with continued from page 8 Ricardo—with whom she was married for 12 years, before getting annulled back Ricardo—Samantha, 24, and Sachi, 20— in 2006—the actress said they’re civil to and their stepmother Marina Benipayo. each other. “We’re happy with our own “My children usually spend the week- lives,” she said. ends with them. I’m so thankful and touched that she accepts my kids and takes care of them,” she said, describing Marina, a costar in “Hahamakin,” as “a

14 people dead and wounded 70 others. JIHADISTS The Maute group, which operates continued from page 8 mainly in the Lanao provinces, is also believed to have links to the Parojinog man of the Western Com- narcotics ring based in Ozamis City. mand, said they are carefully analyzing Many members of the Maute group the current situation in Butig to prevent are members of the Alkhobar kidnap- collateral damage. ping ring which used to be led by former Tan said Maute renamed the group lieutenants of Moro Islamic Liberation Dawla Islamiya to impress foreign ter- Front chieftain Hashim Salamat who rorists so that they could get funding. broke away from the MILF after Sala- The group was responsible for the Davao mat’s death. City bombing last September that left

DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 9 Philippines

Obama’s Prediction of US-PH Ties under Trump Rekindling of US-PH ties under Trump

Lima, Peru – President Barack Obama mention to Obama that the difficulty in the Sorreta delved on the decision of the believes relations between the Philippines and two countries’ relations at the moment is more Philippine Government to intensify relations New Kapuso stars (left) the United States will be rekindled under the fundamental in nature rather than the person- with Russia, including possibly in the area of and (right) in a photo op during new administration of President-elect Donald alities involved. military technical cooperation. their contract signing with the network. Trump because of the two leaders’ seemingly While Obama had no message for the He noted that the President has declared similar temperament. no-show Duterte, perhaps, Yasay said, Obama his intention to pursue an independent for- Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay re- may have observed that relations of the two eign policy. ported this after having an encounter with the allied countries have been a little bit strained “One of the important players in this world Meet GMA7’s outgoing American president who attended at present but the animosities are limited at is Russia and there are many opportunities for his last APEC Leaders’ Meeting here. the leaders’ level only. mutually beneficial relations between us,” he new stars Yasay represented President Rodrigo “With Trump, perhaps he saw a more opti- added. Duterte in two APEC activities – the leaders’ mistic prospect,” Yasay said. However, Sorreta said that “this does not GMA Artist Center (GMAAC) gala dinner and picture-taking for the tradi- “With Trump and even into future, our mean cutting off bilateral ties with other tional APEC family photo. Duterte explained relationships would grow stronger for as long countries, as the President himself has clari- welcomes the newest addition to its in a separate press conference that he had a as we are able to manage these fundamentals fied.” roster of talents Addy Raj and Ivan bad jet lag and this made him skip the two properly. It will be towards a direction both On Philippines-Russia military-technical Dorschner as they signed manage- events. It was in these two events that Yasay countries will treat each other as sovereign cooperation, Ambassador Sorreta mentioned ment contracts on Nov. 21 at the had the chance to meet and talk with Obama. equals and (with) mutual respect. That is the that in terms of defense products, Russia has 17th floor of the network’s headquar- “He told me he is expecting a better and most (important) basis to carry out a mutually almost everything other traditional partners ters in . stronger relationship between the Philippines beneficial relationship,” he added. can offer without political conditionalities and and the United States under the new adminis- other strings attached. Pinoys at heart, Addy and Ivan tration of President-elect Trump because they Future of PH-Russia relations Moreover, it provides technology transfer found a new home in GMA Network seem to have the same kind of temperament. and is flexible on the issue of financing. and they can’t wait to share what And I replied with ‘I hope so’,” Yasay said. Philippine Ambassador to Russia, Carlos While no decision has been made yet on they can offer to the Filipino audi- The firebrand Duterte has been critical of D. Sorreta briefed Russian media practitio- the purchase of Russian weapons, the two ence. the policies of the US and the west during the ners – Nathan Hodge, Moscow Bureau Chief sides are laying the foundation for robust political campaign period and even after he of the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and Thomas military-technical cooperation through the Having settled in the Philippines for assumed office. Grove, reporter for WSJ – on the future direc- exchange of visits and crafting of legal frame- only nine months, Addy claims that he Yasay, however, said he had no time to tion of Philippine-Russia relations. works. is excited to learn more about the Filipino culture and he is happy that the Kapuso Network is helping him do that. “This is my first time working with DOLE to undocumented US Pinoys: GMA and I’m pretty sure I’m in good hands. I’m excited and I really hope that the audience would accept me Come home before Trump takes office as part of the Kapuso family,” the Indian hunk adds. MANILA- The Department of Labor countries. mal effect since most OFWs in the US As for Ivan, he feels motivated to and Employment (DOLE) is urging Should undocumented workers decide are legally employed, Abella said. reinvent himself for his second shot at undocumented Overseas Filipino Work- to come home, the DOLE will be ready President Rodrigo Duterte earlier said ers (OFWs) based in the United States to provide assistance, presidential spokes- he respects Trump’s views on immigration show business. He claims that the Net- to return home before US President-elect person Ernesto Abella said. and he hopes the incoming US president work has offered him promising proj- Donald Trump assumes office in January, “Labor Secretary Bello said, ‘Ang end will be fair to illegal immigrants. ects and he is thankful to be part of Palace officials said Tuesday. program of our President is to bring back “I trust in his judgment and that he its management. The dapper Filipino- The call came amid the threat of mas- our OFWs so we already established a would be fair [on] the matter of the treat- American claims, “It’s nice to have a sive deportation of illegal immigrants mechanism for businesses and employ- ment of illegal immigrants,” Duterte said. team and I can’t wait to find and meet should Trump stay true to his campaign ment opportunities,’” Abella added. “I cannot talk for the illegals because… everyone behind the scenes. Masaya promise of sending undocumented Without providing numbers, DOLE an illegal is always illegal so he is subject po ako and I’m excited na, kasi they migrants in America back to their home said Trump’s policy will only have mini- at any time for deportation,” Duterte said. are believing in me, so now I’m here to work hard and I’m gonna do my best.” The newly-signed GMAAC stars will be playing major parts in the upcom- ing primetime series Meant To Be op- ABS-CBN apologizes to Pagasa posite and with Ken Chan and Jak Roberto. Addy will be MANILA - Television network ABS-CBN given to the acronym Pagasa in an episode from the producers of the comedy show for taking the role of a happy-go-lucky has apologized to employees of the Philip- of “Goin’ Bulilit” “was said in the context of belittling the weather bureau and endangering guy from Mumbai named Jai while Ivan pine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical a joke and should not be deemed as a fact or public safety. Services Administration (Pagasa) for a kids criticism.” “It was not our intention to hurt or demean will be playing Ethan, a gentleman television gag show’s joke over unrealiable The Philippine Weathermen Employees the agency and we apologize to the employees from who settled in the Philip- weather forecasts. Association, the union of Pagasa employees, of Pagasa who may have been offended by the pines to meet his family. The media giant said the different meaning the next day demanded a public apology joke that we aired,” ABS-CBN said.

10 L. M. Confidential DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 Jasmine ‘makes love’ with a GMA talent: ‘An easy person’ Okay with Janice

Actress likes the like Samantha Lee, who’s lesbian? “It’s a great changes in this year’s experience. She knows what she’s doing and KHALIL ENJOYS SENSI- everyone on the set, from the director of pho- Film Festival. tography, the production designer and lahat sila, TIVE ROLE “It’s good, they’re also part of the LGBT community and it’s actually we all really stuck to what we want to deliver , “Pilipinas ” good,” she for the film.” runner-up, also has an offbeat role like Jasmine said of the Her love interest in the movie is Louise de Curtis Smith in his own Origi- selected los Reyes who comes from GMA-7 and who nals entry, “2 Cool 2 B 4Gotten”. As one writer Magic 8 com- failed to show up at the Cinema One presscon. puts its: “Kung katomboyan ang kay Jasmine, posed mainly How is it working with Louise? “Okay, wala kabadingan naman ang kay Khalil.” of indie films kaming naging problema. Wala naman sigu- “The role is very challenging,” he says. “First and devoid rong dapat maging problem kahit taga-saang time ko to play such a character na confused network ka pa. Naka-chikahan ko siya nang and will question his gender. But I enjoyed it, of big-name bongga and we got along really well. She’s an masaya naman.” actors that often make the cut yearly. easy person to work with.” He’s 20 in real life but he plays a 16-year old “Aminin na natin, the movies that She admits she has a love scene with Louise, boy in the movie, and he looks it. Does he have we make nowadays ay kailangan JASMINE Curtis Smith plays a lesbian for but she would not want to discuss it in detail. love scenes with Jameson and Ethan? “May sigurado. Dapat something na tiwala the first time in “Baka Bukas”, an entry in the “Just watch it na lang kasi hindi magandang sexual tension ang scenes namin, very sensitive, tayo. Indie films are more experimental. Filmfest that starts in basta ikuwento lang.” but not to the extreme. Panoorin n’yo na lang. They’re braver in terms of story line, in theaters on November 14, written and directed Off cam, Jasmine is very much in a relation- Basta, pinag-aagawan nila ako. Ha ha ha!” terms of casting. by Samantha Lee. Did she feel any reluctance ship with Jeff Ortega, who comes from the Khalil has done a lot of movies since he “Ako, I’m happy for them because in accepting the role? political clan of the Ortegas in La Union and joined “” in 2011. He was “No, I feel kasi na although the LGBT is a certified Level One surfing instructor in La in “She’s Dating the Gangster”, “Shake Rattle baka one day ay hindi na siya kailan- community is accepted, it’s the gay men who Union Surfing School. & Roll 15”, “Kid Kulafu”, “A Second Chance”, gang tawaging indie. It could actually are mostly recognized,” she says “What about “Mabait siya,” she says. “He really made “Honor Thy Father”, “Everything About Her”, be a mainstream film which is good for lesbians? It seems pagdating sa lesbians, there’s an effort para makilala siya ng buong family and “Achy Breaky Hearts”. Aside from “2 Cool everybody because maraming artista. so much taboo and people are not comfortable namin.” 2 B 4Gotten”, he’s in two more new movies: Maraming gustong mag-trabaho.” with it. Bakit ganun? We need to make people It’s said her whole family, especially her Ate “Bloody Crayons”, a horror movie, and “Babae Janice, who won best actress for more comfortable with it, to accept them Anne, is much more in favor of Jeff than they Sa Septic Tank 2”, a comedy starring Eugene “Ringgo, The Dog Shooter,” welcomes through articles, through films, kaya I didn’t are of her first BF, , who, it’ll Domingo which is an entry in the coming doing indie films as long as “there’s a hesitate to accept ‘Baka Bukas’. Malay mo, baka be remembered, Anne had a conflict with in a Metro Manila Filmfest and where he replaces good story.” bukas nga, accepted na rin sila.” bar before. the role of JM de Guzman in the original. So how is it working with a newbie director

GMA Network - Believe in the Magic of Christmas

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DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 11 Philippines

DUTERTE DECLARES PANATAG AS MARINE SANCTUARY China has not delared support ,

declaring the lagoon by Filipino fishermen around Panatag mas sikat at of Panatag (Scar- Shoal in the interest of bilateral friend- borough) Shoal a ship. kesa kay marine sanctuary that “China’s sovereignty and jurisdiction will be off-limits to over Huangyan Dao (Panatag Shoal) has fishermen from any not and will not change,” Geng said. Ylona Garcia nation. “We hope that China and the Philip- Kung sabihin nila noong araw, ang Chinese Foreign pines will enhance dialogue and cooper- isang actor ay “is only as popular as his Ministry spokesper- ation so as to turn the South China Sea least popular leading lady”. Kasi noong son Geng Shuang issue into a positive factor for friendship araw, sinasabing mas sikat ang artistang said China and the and cooperation,” he added. babae kaysa artistang lalaki. Sabi nila, Philippines have Duterte will issue an EO declaring mas sikat si kaysa kay Edgar reached an agreement the lagoon in Panatag Shoal as a marine Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said Mortiz. Mas sikat si kaysa China and the Philippines have reached an agreement on coming on coming back to protected area in a move that would pro- kay . Pero ngayon back to the track of dialogue and consultation for the settlement the track of dialogue hibit fishing inside the breeding ground mukhang naiiba na nga yata ang mental- of the South China Sea issue. and consultation for of marine species. idad ng mga fan, dahil kapansin-pansin the settlement of the National Security Adviser Hermo- na mas sumisikat ang mga artistang lalaki. MANILA, Philippines – China has South China Sea issue. genes Esperon Jr. said the draft EO may Ngayon naroroon ang paniniwala na not declared its support for an executive The Chinese side has also made be submitted during the next Cabinet si ang nagdadala kay order to be issued by President Duterte proper arrangements for fishing activities security cluster meeting. . Si James Reid ang mas sikat kaysa kay . Si Alden Richards din daw ang dahilan ng pagsi- kat ni Maine Mendoza. Napansin din namin iyan sa launching ng Bench sa kanilang teenwear noong Jail for kids? isang araw sa isang mall sa Makati. Mukhang sa fans na naroroon, mas mal- Proposed Philippine law to jail 9-year-olds raises alarm akas ang tilian nila kay Bailey May kaysa kay Ylona Garcia. Maliban doon sa mga MANILA - Children as young as nine lawmakers to reconsider their support for the fan ng Bailona, mas may reaksiyon ang could be jailed in the Philippines for certain law. Why Speaker Supports Jail ibang mga tao sa mall sa paglabas ni crimes under a proposed law backed by the One of the groups, Plan International, told Bailey. president, sparking concern from the United AFP that children on the wrong side of the MANILA - House Speaker Pantaleon Kung sa bagay, talaga namang Nations and rights groups. law were often victims of criminal gangs. “Bebot” Alvarez said he will ask help from malakas ang dating niyang si Bailey President Rodrigo Duterte’s allies have “It is unfair that it’s always the children Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel May. Hindi ba noong nagsisimula pa iyan been pushing to pass laws by December that who are blamed. This will result in children III in lowering the age of criminal liability to doon sa isang reality show, napansin siya would restore the death penalty and lower becoming hardened criminals,” said Ernesto nine years old. the minimum age of criminal responsibility Almocera of Plan International Philippines. agad kahit na nga sabihing medyo off Alvarez has filed a proposal in the lower from 15 to 9. The advocates appealed to Duterte to beat ang dating dahil inili-link siya noon House to amend the “Juvenile Justice and “Adult criminals knowingly and purposely explore factors that led children to commit sa isang kasama nilang lalaki rin. Noong Welfare Act of 2006”, which set the mini- make use of youth below 15 years of age to crimes, such as poverty and lack of parental mapatalsik iyon at saka nagsimula ang mum age for criminal liability at 15 years old. commit crimes, such as drug trafficking,” guidance and education. His House Bill 2 or “Minimum Age of nila ni Ylona. Tapos naisama Pantaleon Alvarez, one of the proposed law’s “We cannot hold children to the same Criminal Responsibility Act” would pass into rin sila roon sa serye nina James at Na- main backers, said in an explanatory note. standard as we hold adult offenders,” Melanie law if the Senate adopts it. dine na mas nagkaroon ng exposure ang While Duterte wanted the age threshold Llana of the Philippine Action for Youth The Senate may also create a similar bill, kanilang love team. dropped to 12, his allies want it lowered to Offenders told AFP. “Are we really going to which would be reconciled by the Bicameral Pero sa totoo lang, pinagmamasdan nine. jail 9-year-olds who we know are not fully committee with House Bill 2. The UN children’s agency UNICEF mature?” namin iyong mga tao hanggang doon sa He added that lowering the age of criminal reminded the Philippines of its international Duterte’s hardline approach to criminals itaas ng activity center, mas nagkaroon responsibility would deter criminal syndicates obligations. has drawn criticism from its ally the United sila ng reaksiyon kay Bailey. from using minors as accomplices. Manila is a state party to the UN States, the UN and human rights groups. Kaya nga masasabing suwerte rin na- Alvarez also clarified that under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, Nearly 2,800 have died in unexplained proposed law, young offenders would not be man iyang Bench, dahil masasabi ngang which says criminal responsibility below the circumstances since Duterte took office and detained together with hardened criminals nasa kanila na ngayon ang lahat ng mga age of 12 is not acceptable. critics allege some of these deaths amount to but would undergo rehabilitation in a sepa- sikat na matinee idols. Pati si Bailey na “Jail is no place for a child,” UNICEF said. state-sponsored extrajudicial killings, a charge rate facility instead. halos nagsisimula pa lang nakuha na nila Rights organizations launched a campaign Duterte has rejected. eh. called #ChildrenNotCriminals to urge

Rainbow still in limbo for GabRu

Many fans deem them a couple and have With Gabbi turning 18 on Dec. 2, many he won’t specify, Ruru revealed he is preparing paghihirap namin, nakakatuwa na nakikita been waiting for them to admit it but Kapuso expect she’ll finally allow their relationship to something special. namin na mataas ’yung ratings ng show,” Ruru stars and are consis- level up. “Ako kasi ma-gift akong tao, madami na said. tent with their answer. “Hindi pa din, hindi pa kami handa sa akong nabigay sa kanya. So, ngayon na mag-18 On the show, Ruru is involved in an intense “Hindi pa kami,” Ruru said in a recent inter- ganu’ng bagay,” she said. “Work na lang muna na siya, gusto ko magbigay ng something special, love triangle with Gabbi and Kylie’s character. view. “Wala kaming kailangang aminin kasi wala siguro. Madami pa akong (ibang) mga bagay na ’yung (isang bagay na mag-create ng) memory Does he consider this a threat to the GabRu pa naman talaga.” dapat mas bigyan ng focus.” na hindi niya makakalimutan.” love team? Gabbi added, “Bata pa naman po kami, so Ruru agreed, noting, “Kung kami naman According to Gabbi, she will not have an “Actually nagulat din ako sa intense nu’ng hindi kailangang madaliin at walang kailangang talaga, kami ’di ba?” escort to the event but Ruru is part of her 18 love triangle, to the point na ’yung mga fans aminin.” Whatever it is, Ruru and her parents have roses program. talagang nagaaway-away sila,” he shared. “Ang Not that she doesn’t consider Ruru boyfriend maintained good relations all these years. “Ayoko kasi mag-escort kasi gusto ko ’yung sabi ko na lang sa kanila, respeto na lang kung material. She finds him “mabait,” and the only “Love nila si Ruru and si Mommy na nga night na ’yun, ma-prove ko sa mga tao na kaya ano ’yung gusto nilang suportahan.” thing not yet proven is if he knows how to wait mismo na nagsabi na magalang talaga si Ruru, ko na, kaya kong dalhin ’yung sarili ko,” she He added: “Lahat naman ng ginagawa namin for a girl to make up her mind. mabait at marespeto sa mga tao sa paligid niya,” noted. “Pero si Ruru dahil espesyal siya sa akin, ay para sa show and sa’min naman nila Kylie, “Tignan natin kung maiinip siya ’ di ba?” Gabbi said. gusto ko present siya. Siya ’yung 17th sa 18 roses walang problema kasi united talaga kaming Gabbi said. ko, just before my dad.” lahat para sa (ikagaganda ng) show.” Though GabRu (how the fans call their tan- Ruru is happy over Gabbi’s coming debut. dem) remain to be just onscreen pairing, the two Beautiful reward consider each other “special.” “Ngayon na magle-legal age na siya, pwede “Three years na kaming nagkakasama, mad- na niyang magawa ’yung bagay na gusto niya, Gabbi and Ruru are regularly seen on GMA’s ami na kaming memories together,” the budding although siyempre kailangan pa rin ng advise ng telefantasya “” as Alena and Ybarro, actress noted. parents. Pero ngayon at least, may freedom na respectively. The two are thankful for the success siya to do things on her own.” of the show. Change will come? What’s his birthday gift for Gabbi? Though “Nakakatuwa na nagpe-pay off na lahat ng 12 L. M. Confidential DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 YOUR FAMILY DENTISTS in the CENTRE of Mississauga

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DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 15 LEFT, Camilineos Jean grateful President Harold Guarin, also of Roadsport Honda to Derek for poses with friends at the Camilineos party. RIGHT ‘making love’ to Nenita Lora hists the dance floor at Camilineos dinner her dance.

Cody (FAR RIGHT) poses with friends in this picture.

Cody Waito’s JEAN Garcia has avoided doing love scenes during her younger days. “Hindi ko kasi 21st Birthday talaga feel ang mga ganung eksena,” she says. “Nakakatawa nga kasi kung kailan lola na ako ngayong may anak na ang daughter kong si Cody celebrated his 21st birthday Jennica, heto’t magkasunod pa ang movies ko with family and close friends at na may love scenes ako with younger men. Mandarin Restaurant. First is with in ‘The Escort’ that opens today in theatres nationwide, then with Jake Cuenca in ‘Mano Po 7, Chinoy’ that’s an entry in the Metro Manila filmfest. In both movies, unfaithful wife ang drama ko kasi hindi ako satisfied sa mga esposo ko, si Rommel Padilla in ‘The Escort’ and si Richard Yap in ‘Mano Po 7’.” Her love scene with Derek in a swimming pool is very daring as she was obviously top- less. “Yes, nag-panic ako when I was first told na may ganun akong eksena na dapat daw, palaban ako at ako ang humahalik kay Derek. Mabuti na lang very protective si Derek at alam niyang I was so nervous so he made me feel more comfortable. Maganda ‘yung role ko kasi ako ang may-ari ng escort agency Senator Tobias Enverga presents of Certificate of Recognition to Steve Pagao, president of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce where Derek is the manager. Siya mismo, dat- Toronto. From left, Mel galeon of FV Foods, Monina Serano, PCCT President Steve Pagao, Senator Enverga, Mrs. Rosemer Enverga of ing escort na na-in love ako so ginawa kong GMA7, Oswald Tugadi and Ace Alvarez. exclusive na lang siya para sa’kin. Ako naman, dating escort girl rin na naging asawa ng isang Anghel ng Tahanan held their pageant at the Prestige Club. BELOW LEFT, Rosemer Enverga of GMA 7 gives all the contestants a gift bag. BELOW RIGHT The Top Three Winners of 2016 Anghel Ng Tahanan Canada. From Left: 1st runner Up - Caboverde Turno Acceber, Anghel politician, si Rommel nga.” Ng Tahanan 2016 - Ju Gee and 2nd Runner Up - Rome Domingo Baltazar. PHOTOS BY BONG MOLANO Jean is flattered when Derek said she is still super HOT even is she’ll be a golden girl in a couple of years. “Nakaka-flatter siyempre. But that’s not the only thing he said, sinabi rin niyang he’s glad to work with me kasi I’m a brilliant actress. Kaya naman after our pool scene, sabi ko talaga sa kanya: Thank you, Derek. You made me feel safe and comfort- able with you.” Derek himself is very appreciative. “Sa dami ng naka-love scene ko, si Ms. Jean lang nagpasalamat sa’kin for being protective of her kaya natutuwa ako,” he says. Lunijo Productions held a fashion show of Lunijo’s own creations and Tamana Couture Collection November 19. With a bevy of beautiful models young and younger, they showed an eclectic ensemble of outfits that can JOEM PLAYS WEAK- be worn in different occasions. LEFT, Model Melissa Saldua Ventocilla poses for photographer Noli Gumapac. MIDDLE BELOW, Models and Lunijo’s Jonathan de Leon (FAR RIGHT) make the final bow. RIGHT, Melissa poses LING WHO’S ACTUALLY with mom Flora and Ricky. PHOTOS BY NORLITO GUMAPAC OF 4ENS PHOTOGRAPHY BAD

JOEM Bascon delivers a riveting perfor- mance in “Siphayo” as the youngest son of and Allan Paule who is portrayed as a weakling and cries a lot. He hates doing farm work when their family relies on his father’s farm for their livelihood. But don’t be deceived by his “good boy” pro- jection as he is really a wolf in sheep’s clothing with his own hidden motives. “Maganda talaga ‘yung role, naiiba ang challenge, kaya tinanggap ko ang ‘Siphayo’ that opens today sa mga sinahan. Hindi ako nagdalawang-loob kahit may requirements na may nude love scene ako with ,” he says at the film’s preview at Fisher Mall. “At ngayong napanood ko na ang buong movie, I’m happy with the results. Maganda ang kinalabasan.” Oo nga, we tell him. Masamang tao ka pala. After “Siphayo”, Joem will also be seen in the movie “Kusina” that opens on Darren Espanto paid a courtesy call to UMAC Express Cargo, one of the sponsors of his Sing Pilipinas Concert.

16 L. M. Confidential DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 November 9 as the husband of Judy Ann bation scene and a love scene with Martin they want to keep a low profile about their JERIC KEEPS ENDING Santos. del Rosario. She got praised for her persua- love affair. SECRET YASMIEN WISHES EX- sive performance and this obviously paid off as GMA7 now finally gives her a meaty SHARON AGREES TO TENSION FOR CURRENT is happy with his role starring role in a new soap, “Ikaanim na GO INDIE SERIES Utos”, which will replace “Oh My Mama” as Zach Ynares in “Oh My Mama” whose in the Afternoon Prime. parents are Sheree and Ryan Eigenmann. He forms a love triangle with Inah de thinks she’s lucky “I’m thankful to GMA for trusting me THE Cinemalaya Filmfest last August with the role of the other woman who will produced one of the local best films shown Belen and in the story. So who to be in shows that get an extension. Her gets Inah when the series ends its telecast a last show, “Yagit”, started airing in Octo- be the cause of the break up of the marriage this year: “Pamilya Ordinaryo”. It just won of Gabby Concepcion and awards in the recently concluded Hanoi week from now? ber 2014 and hit it big so it was extended “Ayoko namang maging spoiler, pero several times and ended nine months later in the story,” she says. “Naiiba ‘yung role International Filmfest, best actress for Has- kasi very selfish ako rito, the type of girl na mine Killip as a teenage mom whose baby basta abangan nyo kasi maraming mang- in July 2015. Her current soap, “Sa Piling yayari kapag nalaman na kung sino ang ni Nanay”, started airing in June this year kapag may nagustuhan, very determined na is kidnapped and best actor for Eduardo gagawin niya ang lahat para makuha ito. It’s Roy. mastermind ng sindikato,” he says. “Isa sa and has already been extended twice. Now, amin ang mamamatay, pero siyempre, hindi they got word that it will be extended up to very emotionally demanding for me and, so This early, we know of some entries in far, I’m enjoying it as I’m also learning so the Cinemalaya next year that have already ko puwedeng i-reveal kung sino. Sa ngayon, next year. panay pa ang selosan sa amin ni Jake over “Suwerte talaga na tuluy-tuloy ang ‘Sa much as an actress.” started filming. First is “Requited” by It’s also a challenge for her to work with Nerissa Picadizo, starring Jake Cuenca and Inah, but who finally gets her in the end Piling ni Nanay’,” she says. “Lalong mahu- will be a surprise.” hook ang viewers kasi naging mas compli- a veteran actor like Gabby Concepcion. . Then there’s “Ang Guro Kong “Siyempre, intimidated ako noong una Di Marunong Magbasa” with Alfred Vargas He used to be part of the boy band cated ang story. Nagtagumpay si Katrina Threelogy, with Jak Roberto and Abel Halili as Scarlet na idiin ako sa pagkamatay kasi matinee idol siya na even my parents, and child stars Justin Alvarez and Miggs hinahangaan siya. He has worked with the Cuaderno, directed by Perry Escano. Estanislao. What happened to their trio? ni as Matilda. Gabby Eigen- “Umalis na si Abel sa GMA Artist Center, mann as Benedict offered to help me para country’s best actresses so I really have to Jake and Alfred are co-producing their give my best sa mga eksena namin dahil respective movies. And we heard Mega- so wala na ‘yung grupo namin. Si Jak na- makatakas ako ng bansa to elude the case, man, he’s on his own dahil nabigyan siya ng pero pinili kong manatili rito at harapin ayokong mapahiya. Big challenge din to star Sharon Cuneta is following in their work with Ate Sunshine Dizon kasi so- footsteps. She has given her nod to do her break sa ‘’, and I’m so happy for ang kaso, alang-alang sa anak kong si Jillian him kasi pareho kaming produkto ng Gi- Ward as Katherine. Abangan nyo ang court brang galing niyang artista at marami ring first indie movie, “Ang Pamilyang Hindi awards. Ayoko namang basta lamunin niya Lumuluha”, also a Cinemalaya entry to noong . Siya ang unang nanalo roon scenes, madudurog ang puso nyo. Dahil then ako ang pumalit sa kanya at inilipat sa mga ebidensiya laban sa’kin, lalabas ako sa mga eksena namin.” be directed by Mes de Guzman who did Ryza was the big winner in Starstruck the award-winning “Ang Daan Patungong niya ‘yung korona niya sa akin.” ang desisyon ng korte at guilty raw ako so So what’s next for him now that “Oh My kailangan kong mabilanggo.” Batch 2 but her career never really took off. Kalimugtong” and helmed in Now that she’s finally given a demanding “Ang Kuwento ni Mabuti”. Sharon has ex- Mama” is ending? “I don’t know yet. Ang Ryza refuses to be over- lead role in “Ikaanim na Utos”, where she pressed her desire to get dream ko is mapasama sana ako sa cast also co-stars with co-winner , to play her son in the film. ng bagong version ng ‘’ na magi- shadowed by much older here’s wishing her good luck and may it be Let’s see if ABS-CBN would give start early next year. Pero hindi naman ako actors the turning point project that will really their permission to Gerald to do an indie pinababayaan ng GMA kasi lagi akong give her career the big shot it in the arm film, considering he’s busy with his new guest sa ibang shows nila, like ‘Magpak- soap reuniting him with ex-GF . ailanman’.” went sexy in the QCin- that it needs so much. With regard to her love life, it’s common knowledge she’s now Sharon is also scheduled to do a main- ema Filmfest entry “ sa Unit stream movie with next year, 23 B” where she had a very daring mastur- playing beautiful music with Cholo Bar- retto, but she’d rather not talk about it as but they’re still fixing the script.

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rito as a barker sa sakayan ng jeep at Alden reveals a ‘very different experience’ bus in Pandacan. Nag-immersion kami pareho ni Derrick diyan to make sure with Maine in Europe + other stories we’ll be believable in our roles and I think, credible naman ang kinalabasan ng efforts namin sa screen.” did “Yagit” last year. Both of them come from other relationships. Paolo has two daughters Getting to know Nar with Lian Paz while LJ has a son with . Lian has since found a new partner NAR Cabico is the bet of most view- in cager John Cabahug and they’re now based ers to win in GMA’s hit Saturday show, in while her ex Paulo has found a new “”, as he is always a love in non-showbiz girl, Natasha Villaroman. top scorer and even won immunity from Recently, Paolo visited his lovely daugh- being booted out. Not much is known ters, Xonia and Xylene, in Cebu and it’s about Nar other than he appeared as obvious they had a grand time together, along Lovi Poe’s gay taong graza friend in with Paolo’s mom and, of course, also LJ. This “Beautiful Strangers”. He was born in is what he posted on his social media account Romance with Dumaguete 26 years ago on Septem- about his reunion with them: “This week was ber 16 but grew up in Zamboanga. a little tiring for me but I’m very thankful to Derrick puwede “Soldier ang tatay ko at mahirap God for blessing me and giving me work… lang po kami, palipat-lipat siya ng and I can’t think of any better way of ending this By: Allan Policarpio - Reporter / @InqEntPhil- destino,” he says. “Dahil mahilig akong week than this… God knows how much I missed ippine Daily Inquirer / 12:26 AM November 11, ’s best 19th birthday gift is umarte and I can sing, nag-apply ako the two of you… He knows how much your papa 2016 having a new show and she is happy to sa National School for the Arts sa loves both of you and I hope that you girls know it Call him “Alden Recharged.” be reunited with in Mount Makiling as a scholar at theatre too. I’m so happy to see you two today kahit sobrang their latest GMA7 sitcom, “Tsuperhero”. major ako roon. Then lumipat ako sa St. bitin. No, I’m flying back to Manila fully charged Whenever Alden Richards goes overseas and “Okay katrabaho si Derrick and they Benilde taking up arts management also visits different countries, there’s almost always work say maganda ang chemistry namin,” she on a scholarship. After that, he tried the involved. That’s why his recent trip to the United says. movies. “Nakuha akong mag-movie as Kingdom and Germany—with onscreen partner, Derrick says he wooed her when they the transgender maid nina Mart Escu- Maine Mendoza, and friends—was a refreshing did “Tween Hearts” but she didn’t take dero sa ‘Zombadings’, in the indie film change, he said. him seriously. ‘Rekrut’ and as a witness sa ‘Paglilitis kay “I’ve never felt more relaxed during those five “Well, yes, kasi I found hindi lang na- Bonifacio’ ni late Direk Mario O’hara. days. That time it was strictly vacation, so the experi- man akong nililigawan niya. But we be- Nagtrabaho rin akong lounge singer ence was very different. I am recharged; I feel like I came good friends since then. I can say sa Jakarta, and Korea for two can do more things,” the GMA-7 star told reporters magka-vibes na kami at kilalang-kilala years. Pagbalik ko rito, I did theatre in a brief interview, after his recent launch as the ko na siya. Honestly, at this point, ayoko at nakasama ako sa ‘Kung Paano Ako new face of Oppo’s F1s Limited smartphone. munang pasukin ang pakikipagrelasyon. Naging Leading Lady’ ni Direk Chris Martinez.” The 24-year-old actor related that one of the Trabaho na lang muna. It’s much better and ready to work harder so we can have more days Now that he’s on TV, doesn’t he miss highlights of the trip was visiting the convent of the kung friends na lang kami na walang like these… mahal na mahal ko kayo, mga anak…” doing theatre? “I do. I miss the training, Holy Spirit Adoration Sisters, or the “Pink Sisters,” expectations sa isa’t isa at hindi kami LJ got along fine with Paolo’s daughters and the camaraderie, the feeling of per- in the town of Bad Driburg in Germany. “We found magiging conscious sa sasabihin ng Paolo called her the best Tita ever. Paolo himself is forming for a live audience. Kaya lang, I time to reflect on everything that has been happen- ibang tao.” very close to LJ’s son, Aki. have to focus on TV now.” ing in our lives now. We thanked the Lord for all the Is it because she hasn’t moved on Meanwhile, on their way to Cebu, Paolo met He’s often the host of GMA7 press blessings … Meeting the head of the Pink Sisters since she broke up with Jake Var- PNP Chief Gen. Ronald de la Rosa aka Bato at conferences for new shows. What can there was great,” recalled Alden, who’s also set to gas? “Ay, walang connection ‘yun sa the airport lounge and they had their picture taken he say about predictions that he’d open another branch of his restaurant, in Quezon sitwasyon namin ni Derrick. Kahit sabihin together. Paolo told Bato that he is his idol and win in “Superstar Duets”? “Sana nga, City, tentatively by this month’s end. pang hindi naging maganda ang end- that Bato is his peg in portraying his character, a magdilang anghel sila. But enjoy talaga “I’m very hands-on when it comes to [my ing namin ni Jake, it’s not enough reason good dedicated cop in GMA7’s hit primetime show, ako sa ‘Superstar Duets’ dahil puro businesses]. My partner always updates me about para maging bitter ako sa mga lalaki. I “Alyas Robin Hood”. Paolo quips: “I ask tips from okay ang mga kasama ko, like Jerald the progress. I’m excited,” said Alden, who’s part never became a man-hater kasi alam ko him kung paano ko mahuhuli si Dingdong Dantes Napoles, Divine Aucina, Rita Daniela at of the fantasy flick “Enteng Kabisote 10 and the namang hindi pare-pareho ang ugali Alyas Robin Hood. Thank you po, PNP CHief Bato. si na masaya talaga at Abangers,” which is vying for a spot in the lineup of ng mga lalaki. It’s not fair na dahil Idol ko po kayo, Sir!” dati, hindi seryoso pero ngayon gusto this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival. “We’re done, sa isang tao lang, lalahatin mo na sila. Meantime, in “Alyas Robin Hood” this week, na niyang manalo. so fingers crossed!” I was able to move on after what hap- Dingdong Dantes as Pepe gets terribly jealous and At si as our host, As for his Christmas plans, Alden told the pened to me and Jake, I became whole sad when he sees as Sarri being kissed sobrang bait niya, kahit pagod na at Inquirer that he would mostly like to stay home and again and became a much better by as Dean in an event. Megan was actu- may pinagdaraanan kasi nga may sakit spend it with his family. “That’s what I’m used to,” he person. At kami ni Jake, okay na rin kami. ally caught off guard by what Sid did to her. Megan ang mother niya and eventually passed. said. “Maybe we can celebrate Christmas out of the Huli kaming nagkita noong ‘Oh Boy’ tells Pepe she wants to see Robin Hood and they Hindi mo mahahalatang mabigat ang country next year.” concert nila ni Derrick sa Music Museum arrange to meet on a rooftop but the fake Robin pinagdaraanan niya kasi she’s so com- at civil naman kami sa isa’t isa. Nagba- Hood, Anthony Falcon as Chino, comes along and posed, so relaxed. Sabi, isasama raw tian naman kami. But as of now, career Paolo, LJ now open about fights with Pepe. Pepe beats up Chino who nearly ako sa next soap niya, ‘My Love from na lang muna ang focus ko. Gusto kong romance fell off the roof, but Pepe still rescues him and saves the Star’, as her sidekick. Sana nga, mag-rate muna nang mataas itong him from falling then beats him up. ‘Tsuperhero’ namin ni Derrick at nang magkatotoo.” di masira ang pagtitiwala ng GMA sa no longer hides his relationship tambalan namin. Maganda ang role ko with LJ Reyes. Their romance bloomed when they

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DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 19 Entertainment Joyce Ching: Education is a sacrifice, but I have to persevere + other stories

shown on GMA’s Afternoon Prime, while thank- ing Marina Benipayo for being a good stepmom to her daughters. “Siyempre naka-relate ako kasi nanay rin ako,” Iza visible on she says. “Nauna pa ngang tumulo ang luha ko kaysa kay Cookie. ’Di n’yo naitatanong, fan ako ni the international Snooky Serna. Ayaw nga niyang maniwala, e. Pero noong mapanood ko ang movie nilang ‘Under- scene age’ noong 1980, naging fan na niya ako. Sino ang mag-aakala na darating ang time na magkakasama kami sa soap at marami kaming eksena together? IZA Calzado had a great experience So very thankful ako na katrabaho ko siya ngayon.” 2016 working as one of the jurors in the Eula has been in a relationship with Rocky recent Hanoi International Filmfest. Salumbides for 8 years now but she admits they shares story behind “It’s great meeting filmmakers and almost broke up a few months ago. “Nagkaprob- photo with President stars from other countries, like Geral- lema and we were off for about a month. Ako na dine Chaplin, the daughter of Charlie rin ang gumawa ng paraan para magkabati kami Rodrigo Duterte Chaplin, and Adoor Gopalakhrisnan kasi napakabait niyang tao at walang dahilan para of India, and learning about their magalit ako sa kanya nang todo. Na-realize kong Fresh from , Japan, Inspired by the recognition Filipino indepen- mahal ko siya at naayos din naman agad ang lahat. newly-crowned Miss Interna- own film industry,” she says. “And it’s dent films reap in the international scene, Joyce Nagdasal ako nang nagdasal at nag-novena ako. I tional 2016 Kylie Verzosa also nice that one of our own movies Ching said she hopes to come up with her own asked my kids kung anong opinion nila. Ngayon, arrived in the country on Friday, won big in Hanoi. This is ‘Pamilya someday. mas okay na kami ni Rocky.” November 11. Ordinaryo’ which got the best director “It has always been my dream to write and direct In “Hahamakin ang Lahat”, she plays the Acknowledging people who award for Eduardo Roy and the best a movie. I hope to have the opportunity in the daughter of Chinggoy Alonso and they’re a Chi- helped her all throughout the actress award for Hasmine Killip in future. I’ll be happy if I get to do one, maybe two,” nese family. She falls in love with a Filipino guy, competition, Kylie said, “This related the young GMA-7 actress, who is currently her role as a teenage mom whose baby Ariel Rivera, and her dad is against this. Snooky is is not only my journey but your was kidnapped.” on her third year as a film major in the Meridian their housemaid and her friend. She and Snooky journey as well. And I’m so glad Last year, Iza was in a Metro Film- International College. later become mortal enemies when she learns that that I’m here, making you guys It is this aspiration to work behind the cam- Snooky snitched on her and told her dad that she proud. That makes me the hap- fest entry, “Haunted Mansion”, where eras that fuels the 21-year-old talent to finish eloped with Ariel. Years later, her daughter, Joyce piest.” she played a malevolent ghost. This her schooling, despite her busy schedule. “It’s a Ching, and Snooky’s son, Kristoffer Martin, get According to Kylie, spending year, she’s glad to be in another movie sacrifice, but I have to persevere. Sometimes, I go involved in a forbidden love affair. time with her fellow contestants that qualified as an official entry in home from taping—sleepless and exhausted, but was one of her most memorable the coming December filmfest, “Die I still have to finish all my requirements,” she told Going berserk exhausts experiences during the pag- Beautiful”, which is directed by Jun the Inquirer in a recent interview. eant. She also mentioned about “I don’t get much rest, but I love what I do,” Tom Lana, who was also the director of touring Japan. “Haunted Mansion”. “I play the host added Joyce, who stressed that she wouldn’t give Talking about her winning up acting, her first love. “It’s fun. I enjoy portray- of a gay where Paolo Tom Rodriguez says his role as TJ, a young speech during the pageant’s ing characters that are very different from my own Ballesteros is one of the contestants,” family man afflicted with early onset Alzheimer’s question and answer portion, persona.” disease, is so demanding as his scenes are mostly Kylie thought she could have she says. “It’s one of the most hilari- But should she finally get the chance to put on physically and emotionally draining. “I’ve played done better, adding that it was ous sequences in the movie and I’m the director’s hat, who would she choose as her other drama roles before like in ‘My Husband’s not as perfect as she wanted to so glad Paolo won as best actor in the first lead star? Lover’ pero ibang klase itong ‘Someone to Watch be. Nonetheless, she said that Tokyo International Filmfest for his Her ex-boyfriend, Kristoffer Martin, of course. Over Me’,” he says. “Dahil sa sakit niya (TJ, his she did her best. performance here. When Eugene Do- “Maybe I can coax him into working for me for character) will have a violent streak. Masasaktan Meanwhile, Kylie also shared free,” Joyce jested. “But really, I think he’s good.” mingo also won in Tokyo for ‘Barber’s niya ang pamilya niya, lalo na ang misis niya, si the story behind her photo with Tales’, I’m proud to say na co-star din Their romance lasted for three years, before Philippine President Rodrigo Lovi Poe as Joanna na nasugatan dahil sa kagaga- niya ako sa movie niya.” calling it quits in 2013. The former couple has Duterte in Japan. wan niya.” Iza is also quite busy acting in two new since worked in such television series as “Healing “No, he did not visit me. He Tom as TJ will tell Lovi to just commit him movies, both with Ian Veneracion as her Hearts,” “Hahamakin ang Lahat” and “Paraiso was at a conference in Japan, it to a hospice in case he gets worse, but Lovi says leading man. First is the horror movie, Ko’y Ikaw.” was at a state visit to Japan. A she cannot do that as she remains committed to “Ilawod”, directed by for And though they have not gotten back together, lot of people think I met him. No, him. To make matters worse, their baby, Joshua, Quantum Films which has a January 18 the friendship remained. “We know each other I chased him for a selfie. I met gets sick and his fever keeps on recurring. He is playdate. She plays a young mom whose very well. We’re good friends—walang halong him for one second. But what I diagnosed to have dengue fever and Tom goes family is terrorized by an evil spirit. Then show biz ’yan!” Joyce stressed. like about that, he stopped for berserk in the hospital when the nurses won’t mind there’s a yet untitled movie she did for Asked if she is dating anyone at the moment, me. He didn’t stop for anyone them when the baby needs blood transfusion. , who did last year’s ac- Joyce said she’d rather take her time and focus on else but me,” she said, add- He feels so useless that he cannot personally claimed sleeper hit, “Heneral Luna”. This her acting career and studies. “We were young, and ing that she appreciated the take care of his sick child because of his worsening is a suspense-thriller where we heard she’ll things happened quickly. But as we both matured, gesture. condition. The kid improves when Tom gives his have a topless scene. “Hindi naman siya we started to find out what being in a relationship When asked how their con- own blood to him for transfusion. Baby Joshua is seksing-sexy,” she says. “More of sensual entailed—why we got into it,” she said. versation went, she narrated, played by Caleb Punzalan, who’s really so cute and lang. But it’s my most daring role to date. “’Yung kasama ko, sabi niya, cuddly that viewers like him so much as shown in I’m a risk taker and the project, the role is ‘President, si Miss Philippines.’ Eula makes the move to the great feedback on him in social media. Later, in good, so I accepted it.” ‘Pres, pa-picture.’ I was fan- the wedding of Lance Serrano as Alex, Tom goes Did she have to ask the permission of moding (sic). I’m a fan. And he reconcile with partner berserk again when he thought that Lance is mar- her BF Ben Wintle about it? “I told him rying Max Collins as Irene, his first girlfriend. said, ‘O, Philippines.’ He saw my Eula Valdes also cried when Snooky Serna cried sash. So he stopped and took IZA at the presscon of “Hahamakin ang Lahat”, now a picture with me.” continued on page 26

Camilineos Association of Toronto ha d adifferent addition of entertainment this year at their annual year-end Christmas dinner. They had two traditional performances which was appreciated by the crowd. 20 L. M. Confidential DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 pit it’s currently in. career as a sexy singer. Three years later, People...are she reappeared asking for sympathy after Encantadia her sex scandal made the rounds online. talking about: The ratings of the fantasy series is just Just this week, Criselda resurfaced with getting better, a clear indication that news that she’s getting married not with a JaDine man but with another woman. Interesting, right? We’re just wondering when her next sighting would be. Ivan Dorschner When he left the house in 2010, everyone expected that his career would take off like most mestizo house- mates who decided Vice Gan- to give showbiz a try. After he hopped da wants to from one mother studio to another, make a film people realized that the audience has completely embraced he didn’t exactly with Atom the new version and the new cast of the have the potential The love team has proven that chemistry show. Based on the latest data of AGB they all thought Araullo Nielsen, Encantadia scored 30.1 percent he had. This is the is not just a branch of science, but also Phenomenal star has a connection between them that other ratings, the highest viewership the series same exact reason why they are not too invited news anchor to love teams don’t have. It’s safe to say the received and probably the highest rated optimistic with his showbiz comeback via tandem of James Reid and Nadine Lustre Kapuso show to date. Encantadia is doing a new soap on GMA Network. become his co-star. has not shown any sign of slowing down extremely well its closest rival is losing Vice made his invitation known because of its indescribable chemistry. As steam amid celebrating its anniversary as a Super Parental Guardians to Atom on air on Umagang Kay a matter of fact, the Kapamilya love team primetime show. It should’ve made the MMFF “Magic 8,” Ganda. “Nabasa ko may pelikula si has just scored another endorsement that at least according to the people behind the Atom,” he began. puts James and Nadine alongside Anne People...are not . explained that “Baka sa susunod kong movie, Curtis and as the celeb- it was submitted to MMFF organizers pwede na kitang leading man... Kai- rity ambassador of the country’s biggest talking about unfinished. And that could be the reason langang i-push natin ‘yan,” he said real estate brand. why the Vice Ganda starrer film didn’t referring to Atom, who is one of the Criselda Volks make it to the official list. Perhaps the alibi hosts of Umagang Kay Ganda. MMFF 2016 was true but the film fest is headed to a Remember her? Atom is set to make his film debut Big movies snubbed by the annual film direction different from what mainstream If you don’t, we soon after being tapped by multi- fest are having earlier play dates. The movies and big production outfit wanted perfectly under- MMFF organizers surprised many when to traverse. Why can’t they just admit that awarded director for stand. Criselda the list of films for this year’s festival didn’t their happy times are over? his comeback film titled Citizen Jake. used to be one of quite turn out as most people expected it Vice, for his part, is currently pro- the more popular to be. But the feedback was overwhelming, moting his upcoming film opposite his bomba stars in the the big change only proves that there’s still best friend titled The 90s. In 2005, she hope that this festival can recover from the tried reviving her Super Parental Guardians.

DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 21 Entertainment

Janine quickly moves on from Elmo + other stories

James Reid. “It’s a birthday (gift) pero medyo natagalan kasi nga nag- JA- NINE Gutierrez’ wish is finally granted. She Korea kami kaya pagbalik saka lang niya ata napuntahan. Hindi ko na Shaina ready for wanted then to be part of the new “Encantadia” tinanong, ayaw niya magkuwento eh (laughs),” she said. and she even auditioned to Direk Mark Reyes, Nadine also explained why she seems very attached to it already. “Kasi new love after natatakot ako baka mawala. but she could not be included in the cast as she Very delicate kasi yung chain John Lloyd was also taping “Once Again” that time. Now na, baka bigla na lang magu- that she has no regular show of her own, she’s lat ako wala na kaya palagi Magdayao’s family is originally from added into the cast of “Encantadia” in the ko siyang chini-check,” she Bogo, Cebu but they moved to Manila role of Agua, the “kambal diwa” of Gabbi added. about 30 years ago when her older sister Garcia as Alena. After their teleserye joined showbiz as a child “Fan ako ng ‘Encantadia’ and I’m glad received a summons from star in Viva. Shaina was born and grew up t o be part of the show now,” says Janine. the MTRCB, Nadine said in Manila, so she doesn’t speak Bisaya flu- “Maganda ‘yung role ko as Agua kasi ako the cast and crew of TIMY ently. Now, she is given the chance to work are now more cautious in ang tutulong kay Alena after maging isa in Cebu to shoot a film made in Bisaya, what sensitive scenes they siyang pagong. I will help her regain her “Lily”, one of the seven full length film en- decide to air. “Cautious? Well tries in the Cinema One Originals Filmfest. hu- man form as a Sang’gre. Medyo nagulat kung kailangan naman kasi “It was a big challenge for me to deliver lang ako kasi ang sexy ng costume na ibinigay talaga sa scene, kasi yun yung all my lines in Bisaya kasi live sound ang sa akin. Nakaka-pressure dahil sexy costumes din bumubuo ng story eh. Siguro shoot namin at walang dubbing-dubbing, ang suot ng ibang Sang’gres. But I’m glad nag-iingat na lang kmai ng so kailangan laging tama ang delivery maganda naman ang feedback so far.” konti alam mo yun? Pero na- ko,” she says. “They gave me a speech Netizens praise her for being so cool- re-review naman nila direk coach and I really studied and practiced headed as she was able to move on quite Tonette ( Jadaone) so kung it well pero ang hirap palang mag- sa tingin nila super hindi na quickly after her breakup with Elmo Magalona memorize ka ng lines mo, tapos iisipin mo puwede or super sumosobra with whom she was on for two years. Their romance bloomed rin kung paano ‘yung arteng gagawin mo na, or super revealing na and while saying your Visayan lines. I want to while doing shows like “Villa Quintana” and “More than Words”. all, super daring na, siyem- do it right kasi nasa puso ko pa rin ang What can she say about this? pre isi-screen na nila yun pagiging Cebuana kahit hindi ako lumaki “It was a mutual decision kasi bihira na kaming magkita dahil at tatanggalin na nila,” she roon. Ang daddy ko ang tuwang-tuwang parehong busy ang schedules namin. We decided it’s best to just explained. nagsasalita ako sa language nila. First focus muna on our respective careers. But may pinagsamahan din The Nails.Glow endorser time siyang dumalaw sa set ng isang movie naman kami so hindi pa tapos ang friendship namin. I want to addressed a recent issue na ginagawa ko and I want to make him thank all my friends and all the people na nagpalakas ng loob ko, where Jadine fans petitioned feel proud of me. Three weeks kaming for a TIMY bit player to but it’s really time to move on.” nag-shoot and I fell in love more with my be fired after he reportedly roots. Tuwang-tuwa talaga ang daddy ko bashed Nadine on his social na puro Cebuano ang mga katrabaho at Nadine Lustre admits she’s ‘attached’ media accounts. “Well hindi narinig niyang nagbi-Bisaya ako. So I’m re- to James Reid’s birthday gift ko alam eh. Kinuwento na ally happy to have made this movie dahil lang nila sa akin. Ako naman nakatulong din ako sa Cebuano cinema. parang deadma lang naman I didn’t even realize na may sarili pala Apart from starring in the Primetime Bida show Till I Met You, ako dun. Hindi ko naman silang film industry in Cebu and I’m proud Nadine Lustre can also count being a new entrepreneur in her list of masyado pinansin but parang to be a part of it.” accomplishments. At her launch as the newest celebrity ambassador of sabi nila ang dami daw sinabi sabi about sa akin. So ang ginawa na lang She plays the title role in “Lily”, which Nails.Glow nail salon and spa, Nadine admitted she is both nervous and ng Dreamscape parang tinanggal na lang nila kasi palagi kong makikita is not a tribute to Mother Lily Monte- excited to become the brand’s youngest franchisee with plans to open kasi palagi siyang andun but I can remember the last time na nagkita verde but is based on an urban legend her store in a mall in Quezon City by next year. kami humingi pa siya sa akin ng video greeting eh,” she said. in Cebu about an evil spirit who roams at “Magsisimula pa lang ako. This is my first business. For now kasi I For this coming Christmas, Nadine said she and James have no plans night. “Si Lily, panakot siya sa mga bata think perfect yung nail salon business kasi ako isa ako sa mga tao na to go abroad. “When spending Christmas with my family, gusto ko kapag ayaw matulog or mag-behave gustong-gustong pumupunta sa nail salon nagpapalinis and everything. simple lang so siguro dun lang kami sa bahay, dun na rin kami for the well. Sinasabing monster siya, , but So naisip ko yung pinaka-kailangan ng mga tao ngayon. As much as I opening of the gifts. Kami ni James gusto naman namin talaga dito lang, behind the urban legend, there is really a can mag-ha-hands on ako pero andiyan yung mom ko kung hindi ako as in simple lang. Tingnan natin (kung mag-a-abroad kami) pero gusto wife abandoned by her husband and a puwede. Siya mismo talaga yung mag-ma-manage nun,” she shared dur- talaga namin dito lang sa Manila,” she said. mother looking for justice. It’s a good role ing the Nails.Glow event last November 26 in Quezon City. and although I did ‘Dukot’ for Direk Paul Nadine said she got inspired to try a business venture upon the guid- is the “Queen Soriano na parang indie ang atake, ‘Lily’ ance of her management. “I guess mentor ko si Boss Vic (Del Rosario is really my first out and out indie film. This is of Viva). Siya ang nagsabi sa akin na mag-business para mag-grow yung of Crossover” directed by Keith Deligero, who also co- pera ko,” she recalled. wrote the script. Kasama ko rito si Rocky The 23-year-old actress also admitted she goes to the nail salon at Sa TV Patrol, si “The Unmarried Wife” star Angelica Pan- Salumbides.” least once a week for some pampering. “OC ako so gusto ko palaging She’s been loveless since her last boy- ganiban na ngayon ang tinaguriang Queen of Crossover dahil sa malinis. OC ako sa lahat ng bagay. Ayaw ni James (Reid) ng mahaba friend, . Is she ready to get na nails kasi nakakakalmot di ba? Nakakalmot ko siya eh. Wala naman versatility nito bilang artista. Pwede siyang isabak mapa-comedy into a new relationship? “That was in 2012 siyang reklamo (laughs),” she explained. man o maging heavy drama. yet, so four years na ang nakalipas and With her busy schedule with Till I Met You, Nadine shares how she Ani Angge, “ako na ang Queen of Crossover. Sana nga nga mas yes, I think ready na ako. I’ve given enough motivates herself to do well in work. “Natutunan ko na it’s passion talaga madalas mangyari yung may nakakatrabho na galing iba’t ibang time for myself na. But then, hindi naman and the drive to really work hard and mamahalin mo yung ginagawa networks dahil ang refreshing sa pakiramdam.” ’yan hinahanap kundi kusang dumarating, mo. Gusto ibibigay ko talaga yung 110% sa lahat. Kami ni James have Umani ng magagandang feedback si Angge sa mga netizens so I will just wait kung sino ang ipakikilala the same passion eh. Parehas kami ng dreams. Para kaming umaakyat ng sa akin ni Lord.” bundok na pataas. Parang ganun yun,” she shared. dahil sa paganap niya sa sa “The Unmarried Wife.” Tumabo rin During the Nails.Glow presscon, members of the press noticed that ito sa takilya. Nadine kept touching her new necklace which she admitted came from ‘OTJ’ ON HOOQ

‘ON The Job’ about corruption among cops is one of the best films of 2013. It won international acclaim, including some best actor awards for in his role as a convict who secretly works as a hired killer. Director now gets to do its sequel as a six-episode mini-series for a new format on HOOQ, Asia’s first and biggest video-on-demand service who’ll release it not just locally but also in its other markets abroad like India, Thailand and . The story is quite complicated with many characters. The cast is big and its members were introduced in the HOOQ presscon for “On the Job, The Series” at B Hotel’s Tent last Tuesday. The show has three main settings: the town of La Paz, the big city of Manila, and the jail where

22 L. M. Confidential DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 convicted prisoners are used as hired killers. The story starts with as the publisher of a local newspaper who rejects the story of a writer, theater actor Teroy Guzman as Spotlight Sisoy, the paid hack of a powerful political family. This leads to the killing of eight journalists who mys- teriously disappear, but were actually killed and buried on Christmas Eve (shades of the Ampatuan massacre). Bela Padilla as Pam, an honest and hard-hitting journalist, then goes to La Paz from Manila to investigate the case. It’s HOOQ’s plan to finish shooting all the six episodes and then release it for viewing in one blow, which is what Netflix is now doing for its series like the big hits “Stranger Things”, “House of Cards” and “Narcos”. “We in are really excited with this project,” says director- producer Erik Matti. “Creating a mini-series for video-in-demand is a new challenge for us that will give us the chance to explore new, unique materi- als that will pull in viewers who are tired of watching the usual stuff on TV. We promise to come up with something new that will be truly worth watching.” Erik has also just finished a new horror-thriller which they entered in the Metro Manila Filmfest, “Seklusyon”, about four young priests who are brought to a secluded place to prevent them from being tempted by the devil. “These are , Ronnie Alonte, Johnvic Guzman and JR Ver- sales. What they don’t know is they will encounter a young girl, Red Bustamante, who is brought to the same place and she can be the personification of evil. Kasama rin dito sina Neil Ryan Sese and .” Here’s hoping “On the Job, The Series” will be a hit and that “Seklusyon” will make it as a final WHEN FLYING WAS SIMPLE & GLAMOUROUS entry in the MMFF. Manila International Airport - 1960s

Who makes Ka- “Ang sarap kaya maging nanay,” says Ka- trina. “My daughter gave a positive direc- trina’s life com- tion to my life. She made my life complete. Sa lahat ng ginagawa ko ngayon, ang iniisip plete ko lagi, ‘yung makakabuti para sa kanya, to her future.” maybe one of the most It’s because of Katie that she is putting hated contravidas today on local TV be- love on the back burner. “Okay na ‘yung cause of her effective portrayal of the evil walang love-love. Mas priority ko na talaga and manipulative Scarlet in “Sa Piling ni ang daughter ko. And my career. Sila ang Nanay”, but off cam, she’s a devoted and nagbibigay ng fulfillment sa buhay ko these doting mother ni her only daughter, Katie. days.”

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DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 23 Entertainment For Sale Panasonic DMW-MS2 Microphone $ 313.13 / best offer Julie Anne sings GMA Ryan buys Judy Ann house in Christmas song Las Vegas + other stories JULIE ANNE San Jose is so happy to have Call 416-945-2336 been chosen to sing GMA7’s Christmas song. She’s now also busy rehearsing for her gave birth concert with Christian Bautista this Friday to their daughter Luna in January night and taping for her new soap “Pinulot yet but she’s still trying to shed off Ka Lang sa Lupa”. The important message the weight she gained during her of the GMA 2016 Christmas Campaign pregnancy up to now. She’s happy For Sale is: “Believe in the Magic of Christmas. Sanken CS1 Microphone that her husband Maniwala sa Magic ng Pasko.” $ 713.13 / best offer is very encouraging and helps her The words were written by BJ Camaya in working out. “Mas mahirap and Nicole Castillo and the melody was magpapayat ngayon kasi, siyempre, composed by Len Calvo and Ann Figueroa. I’m no longer a spring chicken,” she It’s the first locally produced animated says. “So dapat, doble ang efforts to Christmas campaign that’s available on 3D. lose weight.” It has three short stories full of hope and Call In the movie she finished a few the Christmas spirit intended by the Kapuso months ago, “Kusina”, you’d see 416-945-2336 Network to inspire viewers about the mystery that she’s still on the heavy side. of Christ’s nativity during the Christmas “Bumagay naman sa role ko as season. Juanita,” she says. “Isang babaeng iniukol ang buhay niya sa loob Bland Reception for Pacman Going crazy over ng kusina to feed her family with as Boxer various dishes while life and history Pia and Liza look- are passing her by.” We’ve seen “Kusina” and Juday truly delivers a tour-de-force performance as Juanita. ALTHOUGH won in alikes his WBO Welterweight bout versus Jessie Written and directed by Cenon Palomares and David Corpuz, “Kusina” is based on a The idea of having a doppelganger Vargas, looks like his glory days are quite grand prize Palanca Award-winning screenplay and is told in a stylized manner since somewhere in everything just happens inside the titular “kusina”. Supporting Juday are over. During his real heydays, clubhouses in the world is both as her husband, Luis Alandy as a family friend secretly in love with her, various villages near our place would put up fascinating and as her grandma who taught her how to cook, Katrina Legaspi as the young Juday, and a their own giant screens and charge people creepy. But it host of stage actors and actresses who play various supporting roles. who want to watch his fights live. Those days seems that recent “The role of Juanita is so challenging kaya nang pinabasa pa lang nila sa’kin ang are gone. celebrity look-alike script, I said yes, gagawin ko ito,” she says. “It brought back to life my passion for Even in mall theaters, they’ve already discoveries ensues some interesting acting.” decreased the price of their tickets by one half and still, only a few takers. The match on pay discussions online. Juday was nominated as best actress and the movie, for best picture. It’s now released The internet is per view TV is also no longer that profitable. starting today by Viva and Cinematografica in theaters nationwide. “Lahat ng mga abuzz because of the model that looks babae, lalo na ang mga misis na very devoted sa family nila, makaka-relate sa naging Pinoys used to be so enthusiastic and excited almost the same as 2015 Pia mga karanasan ni Juanita in ‘Kusina’,” adds Juday. “Makikita rito na habang nagbabago then when he had a fight, but not anymore. Wurtzbach. Her name is Glenn Krishnan. ang panahon, nagbabago rin ang kasaysayan at ang relasyon ng mga tao sa isa’t isa, kung Now that Pacquiao is a senator, maybe people Krishnan is a student from the University minsan pati ang marriage ng mag-asawa.” are more interested in what he’ll do as a of Sto. Tomas and also works as a fashion It’s good Juday’s marriage to Ryan is currently one of the most stable in showbiz. legislator, considering that he had a lackluster model. She is born to a Filipino mom and Juday got the biggest surprise of her life when Ryan recently took her on vacation in performance as a congressman when he was an Indian-Singaporean dad. Her sister is FEU courtside reporter Ganiel Krishnan who America and she learned that he has bought her their own house in Las Vegas so they absent all the time. The audience gave a warmer reception to also recently represented the country at don’t have to stay in hotels anymore whenever they go on a trip there. Miss Asia Pacific International 2016. Gen. Bato dela Rosa who was there to watch After netizens saw her photos, they got Ai Ai urges viewers to see ‘Area’ the fight, showing how much people approve reminded right away of the reigning Miss of what he and the Duterte administration Universe saying that Krishnan would pass as are doing against crime. Some folks might Wurtzbach’s twin sister. Ai Ai delas Alas has just arrived from the U.S. after doing shows in Texas and she’s frown on what they think is EJK but when The online world noticed that Krishnan just in time as her new movie, “Area”, opens today. It’s about the pathetic lives of lowly we talk to taxi drivers, fish vendors and other resembles the beauty queen’s deep-set prostitutes in Angeles City and won the Special Jury Prize C&D&E people, they approve of Duterte’s eyes, full lips, and tantalizing stare. as Eurasia International Filmfest in Kazakhstan. It will soon swift kind of justice like what happened Meanwhile, another teen darling is compete at the Tallinn International Filmfest in Estonia. to the two mayors who are said to be making the wired community amused and “Kilala ako sa pagpapatawa pero dito, kinalimutan surprised. Her photos became viral when narcopoliticians/ drug lords. ko ang pagiging comedian at serious drama ang ginawa netizens noticed her “Kung idaraan sa korte, mahaba pa, ko bilang aging prostitute na ipon nang ipon ng pera sa striking similarities to magkakalagayan pa, maaabsuwelto pa, mas hangad niyang makarating sa America para hanapin ang Kapamilya actress Liza mabuti na ‘yung mas mabilis,” one driver told Soberano. anak niyang nawala noong pumutok ang Pinatubo in 1991,” us. Because of our slow and lopsided justice Sixteen-year-old she says. “I’m very proud of this movie na binusisi talaga ni system where bribery is rampant, the poor Nancy Mcdonie is one of Direk Louie Ignacio kaya sana, panoorin nyo.” people are discontented and now have a high the contestants of Finding Since the movie is R-18 (without cuts) for its tolerance when it comes to the neutralization the Momoland, a reality controversial scenes of nudity, it will be shown if selected of criminals. show in Korea. As of now, the young lady cinemas only. is a Duble Kick trainee which is under the Duble Kick Entertainment.

Wait, are Angelica and John Lloyd playing sweet music together again?

‘Ako kasi nirerespeto ko ngayon,” she said. siya habangbuhay,” she stated. This is her advice to girls who experience lahat ng tao na nakakita ng And then: “Masaya ako “(Pero) alam niyo naman ang isip ng tao heartbreak: “Basta’t nagmahal ka at nasaktan, kanilang partners, success- ngayon, masaya din siya nagbabago yan,” Angelica softened. “And ako magpaganda ka after. ’Yun lang.” ful sa kanilang married ( John Lloyd). Magkaibigan kasi nirerespeto ko lahat ng tao na nakakita ng At this point, Angelica compares herself to a life. How I wish someday, kami at alam nating lahat kanilang partners, successful sa kanilang married house noting, “nasa renovating stage ako.” ganu’n din mangyari sa halos imposible sa dalawang life. How I wish someday, ganu’n din mangyari “Nasa stage ako na ako lang muna. Pagsisil- akin.’ tao na nagkaroon ng relas- sa akin.” bihan ko muna ’yung sarili ko, mamahalin ko Months after their break- yon na maging magkaibigan As we were already on the subject, we asked muna ’yung sarili ko, kumbaga self-improvement up, Angelica Panganiban in the end. But siguro isa what she thinks is the ideal marrying age. muna,” she said. and John Lloyd Cruz have ’yun sa mga bagay na proud “Hindi ko alam eh,” was the light reply. Work is top priority kept mum on the possibility kami dahil kahit gaano “Ayoko naman tumanda mag-isa pero ang ideal of rekindling romance but the fans, oh, the fans. kahirap, na-maintain namin ’yung friendship.” lang sa akin eh is hindi ako tumanda mag-isa. “Ayoko na lang muna mag-isip ng ibang bagay,” Speculation about the two dating again Perhaps people just want to see Angelica in “Magkaroon ako ng special someone, anak she said. “Sarili ko na lang muna siguro and surfaced a few weeks ago after they were spotted the arms of a man – John Lloyd or not – be- man yan, lalaki o bestfriend, kahit na sino basta siyempre ’yung work ko. Tulad nga ng sabi ko, together in a restaurant. Asked about it in a cause she turned 30 last Nov. 4? But the actress ayoko lang tumanda mag-isa.” before masyadong loaded ’yung isip ko kumbaga recent interview, Angelica has got the hopefuls herself isn’t thinking about walking down the mentally and physically involve ako sa trabaho holding their breaths even bluer in the face. aisle soon. Renovation ongoing kaya du’n muna ko.” “Hindi ko alam kung anong pwedeng mang- “Wala pang nakakapagpaniwala sa akin na yari basta ang masasabi ko lang, masaya ako kaya kong i-surrender lahat at pagsisilbihan ko 24 L. M. Confidential DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 Netizens claim sex scene was all planned by VIVA Intelligent people go

After the airing of the passionate scene make JaDine and their show the talk of the to bed late, leave a of the hottest love team, the show received town. backlash for showing inappropriate scenes James Reid and Nadine Lustre were mess everywhere, and while having a PG (Parental Guidance) signed under VIVA Artists Agency and will rating. This prompted netizens to call the at- largely benefit on the popularity of the ac- use bad language tention of MTRCB to reprimand the show. tors. Moreover, despite having a good start, Were you annoyed as a kid, when your folks Based on the summon posted by “Till I Met You” ratings is way below “Ang instructed you to clean your room, sent you to bed MTRCB, it cited the controversial car sex Probinsyano” digits. early and scolded you for cursing? There might be scene aired on Oct. 25. It also cited the use While some JaDine fans see this as an a reason for your behaviour. MTRCB has sent a summon to the di- of the word sex on Oct. 26 episode as well attack to their idols, parents expressed their Studies suggest, that it can be linked to an rectors, producer, and writer of ABS-CBN’s as airing sexually-charged scenes on Oct. 27 concern on the show as young kids are also increase of your IQ. primetime show “Till I Met You” to explain and 28 episodes. watching the show. A frustrated parent Clever people sometimes use bad language. themselves regarding the controversial car However, there is a conspiracy theory commented that she is having a hard time You always hear, that individuals who swear have sex scene of James Reid and Nadine Lustre. roaming social media claiming that every- explaining JaDine’s action in the show to a “restricted vocabulary”. However, in the event Netizens claim MTRCB’s summon for thing was planned by her 13-year-old daughter. that you consider it, the individuals who don’t utilize ‘Till I Met You’ controversial car sex scene in order to boost the ratings of the show. any swear words are the ones who constrain their was all planned by VIVA The call of MTRCB for investigation will own particular vocabulary, because they intention- ally use fewer words than others. Some American academics once decided to TOYOTA latest infotainment system complete with carry out an interesting experiment: they asked from page 3 apps like Aha internet radio. XLE Premium people to recall as many swear words as they models get puddle lamps that project the could. The results were surprising: those who could different. The U.S.-spec C-HR receives dual Toyota C-HR logo, along with hands-free remember the most had the highest IQ ratings out projector-beam halogen headlights with keyless entry and push-button start. The rear of the whole group. The oratorical abilities of these LED daytime running lights. The taillights seats are made more spacious by scalloped people were also much higher than those who knew still protrude from the body but feature dif- front seatbacks, footwell cubbies beneath fewer swear words ferent lenses. the front seats, and a sculpted headliner that Many talented and intelligent people habitually Unlike the European C-HR, which of- adds a little more rear headroom. The rear stay up late into the night. fers both a turbocharged 1.2-liter I-4 and seats are 60/40 split folding and can fold Like to stay up late? This also could be a sign a 1.8-liter I-4 gasoline-hybrid drivetrain, CVT has redesigned pulley and a new belt flat. for intelligence. Scientific research has linked night the U.S.-spec 2018 C-HR is powered by a structure to improve acceleration and fuel All 2018 C-HR models come standard owls with higher IQ scores for quite some time now. naturally aspirated, non-hybrid 2.0-liter I-4. economy and reduce cabin noise. The trans- with Toyota Safety Sense P, which includes President Obama, Charles Darwin, Winston Churchill, That engine makes 144 hp and 139 lb-ft of mission also uses the world’s first coaxial forward collision mitigation with pedestrian Keith Richards and Elvis Presley are all popular for torque, up from the hybrid’s 122 hp and the two-port oil pump system, which makes detection and automatic emergency braking, nighttime exercises. In the event that you have a turbo’s 115 hp. A CVT is the only transmis- possible continuous oil pressure changes. lane departure warning with Steering Assist, tendency to go to rest rather late, you’re certainly sion type offered. Though all-wheel drive Though the U.S.-spec C-HR only offers automatic high beams, and full-speed radar following in some admirable people’s footsteps. is available in Europe, at launch the 2018 a CVT at launch, Toyota will let owners adaptive cruise control. The C-HR also A messy desk and intelligence go hand in hand. C-HR will only be available in front-wheel feel like they’re in control with a simulated gets 10 airbags and a rearview camera as Research undertaken at the University of Minne- drive. The crossover can be had in one of seven-speed Sequential Shiftmatic function, standard. sota produced an intriguing conclusion: the chaos two trim levels, XLE and XLE Premium, at which can create artificial “step-up” shifts on With the U.S. market’s insatiable appetite on someone’s work desk indicates that they’re not, launch. command. Toyota says the C-HR’s ride and for crossovers, the 2018 Toyota C-HR in fact, simply a messy person, but more importantly Toyota says the engine uses the compa- handling was tuned on Germany’s challeng- shouldn’t have a problem finding homes as that their brain is focused on what really matters. Just ny’s latest technologies, including next-gen ing Nürburgring track. long as buyers can get over—or even learn think — when we’ve got nothing important to do we Variable Valve Timing and Valvematic The C-HR’s interior is driver-centric, to love—the small CUV’s unconventional often turn to the pettiest and most trivial activities to systems optimized for fuel economy and and features unique design touches sure design. keep us occupied. smoothness. To cut emissions, the catalyst to appeal to younger buyers. A 7-inch is warmed up earlier. The 2018 C-HR’s new touchscreen tops the dash, and runs Toyota’s

DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 25 Entertainment Alden Richards loves selfies–just like the rest of us + other stories

teleserye, . also on the brink of tears while listening to “I feel so good kasi it’s a project the messages of the other Barcelona staff na makakapag-give back kami sa members. mga fans namin for all the years “Nandoon na ako sa manipis na pag-iyak na dumaan, lagi pa rin silang pero kapag umiyak ako wala nakong masasabi nandiyan kahit sa mga pinagdaanan tapos nagiiyak iyak nalang ako,” he said. namin. Isa ‘to sa mga pinakaspecial The actor stressed that he was nevertheless Jona hopes to na project na gagawin ko in my grateful to the many people who made their career,” he said, calling the clamor film possible. of fans for their love team amazing. “Sa lahat ng nakasama dahil lahat sila ang have concerts According to Gerald, he and laki ng parte nila dito. At siyempre gusto Kim will give a more mature rin natin pasalamatan ang KathNiels sa performance as a love team. pagsuporta nila sa pelikula at sa pagkalat ng abroad “Ang tagal din naming love magandang balita sa pelikula,” he said. “At Jona felt very happy about and team pero kasama ko siya ngayon sa mga hindi naman KathNiels na nanoood, thankful for her first successful concert as ulit, parang panibago. It’s a very maraming salamat sa suporta ninyo.” surreal moment na ‘pag tinitignan The tandem is set to fly to Vietnam next a Kapamilya artist titled, Queen of the ko siya, wow, parang bumata ulit week for the premiere of their movie in the Night Jona. Alden Richards performs at an event for ako ten years ago which is a good feeling. Sana country, which is happening at the BHD Star “Unang una sa lahat, mobile brand Oppo at SM Mall of Asia in matranslate namin ‘yan sa screen,” said Gerald. Cineplex on December 4. nagpapasalamat ako sa lahat ng Pasay City. Now that they have become friends again, Kathryn and Daniel have a solid following nagsupport sa concert ko po. Lahat Alden Richards may be one of the biggest Gerald said, “Sabay kaming nagsimula so in Vietnam after receiving Vietnam’s Face of ng bumili ng tickets. Lalo na ‘yung mga actors in the country, but he’s no different hindi namin sasayangin ‘yung mga memories the Year Awards for their performances in the from the rest of us: He loves taking selfies too. nanggaling pa talaga sa malalayo. na meron kami dati.” hit series early last year. Sobrang pasasalamat ko talaga na “Selfies capture life’s most unforgettable Meanwhile, Gerald is very thankful for naglaan sila ng time para mapanood moments in a very spontaneous way,” Alden the blessings that he has been receiving. An Coco Martin, awkward said at the recent launch of the F1s Limited of seemingly inspired Gerald said, “Sa bawat itong concert ko so thank you so much,” mobile brand Oppo, which tapped him as its aspeto ng buhay ko, sobrang saya ko. Kung doing a shower scene she said. She also thanked those who newest endorser. sasabihin ko dati na sana hindi matapos ang for ‘The Super Parental made her concert possible. “I’m proud to be part of a family that 2016, pero hindi, excited ako sa 2017 dahil Jona’s concert guests included celebrates those special moments,” he added. alam kong I’m going to work harder para sa Guardians’ Daryl Ong, Jed Madela, and Regine The actor values how much selfies with him career ko, foundation ko, and lahat ng tao Velasquez. meant to his fans, that he has denied charging sa paligid ko, sisiguraduhin ko na lagi silang Natatawang inamin ni Vice Ganda na fees during meet-and-greets. During her number with Regine, Jona masaya.” nag-enjoy siya habang kinukunan ang shower “Kung may nagpapalabas na nagbabayad shared that during the time when she Gerald’s new show with Kim is expected to scene ng best friend niyang si Coco Martin sa ako para ma-meet ako, mayaman o mahirap, held concerts at smaller venues, Regine air next year. pelikula nilang The Super Parental Guardians. hindi po ako nagpapabayad para ma-meet would tell people that she deserves to “Sa akin siyempre, it was fun,” natatawang ako,” he told the entertainment press earlier be heard in a bigger one. Now, she said pahayag ni Vice sa naramdaman niya. this year. Kathryn Bernardo turns Kakaiba naman ang reaksyon dito ng she is happy as it is finally happening. The actor also revealed that a teleserye emotional over success Primetime King. “Deep inside na-awkward- Saying that there’s a bigger one featuring him and on-screen partner Maine an ako, pero yon nga, wala na akong choice,” to come, Regine then referred to the Mendoza was a “big possibility.” of ‘Barcelona: A Love natatawa niyang pahayag. “Pero nakakatawa Araneta Coliseum, implying that it will be “It’s already in the works,” he said. “It’s Untold’ rin talaga yung eksena at yon naman yung going to be a surprise.” her next concert venue. hinahanap,” hirit pa niya. Nalaswaan ba siya Alden and Maine, also known as the When asked if the Araneta is next, Kathryn Bernardo, , and director sa kanyang shower scene? “Hindi naman popular “AlDub” tandem, last month Jona told PUSH.com.ph , “Actually, hindi weren’t able to hold back their malaswa. Kumbaga, minsan ko lang naman exchanged vows in a televised mock wedding, ko pa alam. Depende talaga kung ano tears during the thanksgiving party of their gagawin kaya pumayag ako,” sagot niya. delighting their “Kalyeserye” and “Eat Bulaga” ‘yung mangyayari. But for now, siguro film Barcelona: A Love Untold. Nakaramdam ba siya ng tensyon habang fans. Kathryn began crying after hearing the pinapanood ni Vice ang eksena niya? magfofocus muna ako sa album tapos The pair would be making a cameo praises given by Direk Olive to their co-star “Siyempre, may tensyon pa rin dahil lalaki ‘yun, tignan natin kung pwede na, kung appearance on “Enteng Kabisote 10 and Joshua who played the role of Tonying in their ako, si Vice ano, eh (bading)… yon nga.” kakayanin na ba. Pero syempre mas the Abangers,” an entry in this year’s Metro film. When she took the stage, tears further “Kesa don sa sobrang relax kayo na wala na maganda na dahan-dahan. Slowly but Manila Film Festival, as confirmed by Vic flowed on her face as she thanked their film’s kayong nararamdaman, na ina-acting n’yo na Sotto. surely.” cast and crew. lang yung dapat ninyong maramdaman. And As for what is next for Jona, the singer Gerald Anderson says It was announced that the film has grossed then si Direk Joyce, sabi ko nga, actually, don said that they would be doing a tour P321 million worldwide after four weeks of nga ako bilib sa kanya, eh. Alam niya yung to promote the album which is set to being in theaters. limitations, alam niya kung hanggang saan, he and Kim Chiu will be released next year. “And, hopefully, “Naghalo-halo lang kasi ang saya na kasi artista lang kami, eh, at bilang director, give a more mature nandito kami ngayon sa victory party na alam niya yung mga dapat gawin,” sey pa ng ma-i-tour din namin itong concert, hindi performance as a love parang kelan lang nababaliw lahat sa set pero actor. lang dito sa Philippines, kung hindi, ngayon we’re celebrating it, masaya lahat sa Sasali ba ulit siya next year sa Metro Manila magkaroon din ng mga world tours… team naging outcome ng project,” she said in an Film Fest? Sana madala rin itong concert sa ibang interview. “Marami pa namang chance bumawi. Sabi bansa,” she added. Gerald Anderson is happy that people still “Ngayon lang nagsi-sink in sa akin na nga ni Direk Joyce, next year sasali ulit kami. support his on-screen partnership with actress parang ‘we did it,’” she continued. Kung hindi ulit matanggap, eh di next, next Kim Chiu as they gear up for their upcoming Daniel, for his part, said that he was year ulit,” katwiran ni Coco.

“” CELEBRATES 8TH YEAR OF SERVING IZA DELIGHTFUL COMEDY TO FILIPINO VIEWERS from on page 20 From having an all-girl just like meeting up with welcome. We really treat each other as a about it at okay lang naman sa kanya. He just celebrated his birthday and I granted his fer- cast to a full barkada, friends and just having a family,” she shared. vent wish, which is that I cook dinner for him. ABS-CBN’s weekend good time.” Watch as cast members Angelica Nagustuhan naman niya.” comedy show “Banana Meanwhile, Jessy Men- Panganiban, , , , Iza is also in the cast of an international Sundae” has been serving diola (PHOTO), who is Jayson Gainza, JC De Vera, Jessy Men- action flick for Mark Dacascos, “Showdown in tasteful gags and delight- one of the recent addition diola, , Jobert Austria, Sunshine Manila”, which was shot here, and she is taping ful laughter just the way to the “Banana Sundae” Garcia, Aiko Climaco and Badjie Mortiz a new soap, “”, with Bea Alonzo Filipino audiences want it family recounted how she form groups and give explosive numbers and again, with her current ka-loveteam, Ian for eight years now. felt the warmth of true alongside surprise guests they personally Veneracion. When asked what’s the friendship in her first few picked out. After Hanoi, a number of foreign filmmakers also approached her for possible film project secret behind the show’s weeks with the show. “Banana Sundae” is a consistent top- collaborations, so she’s looking forward to do- success, John Prats said “I “At first I was having a rater on weekends and a trending topic on ing more movies that would merit international think it is because we are hard time doing comedy social media. screenings. really good friends in real but they were all very “Ang saya lang!’ says her manager, the inde- life. We are a real barkada helpful. They guided me fatigable Noel Ferrer. off cam so every taping it’s and made me feel very 26 L. M. Confidential DECEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 Sing Pilipinas Toronto

I have never seen nor heard so much high-caliber talent of the Fili- pino community in one roof. This was a night well-spent. Capped by Philippine artist Darren Espanto, it was a night to remember. This was one contest where nobody will question the results. Shai Garrido wins with her rendition of Home and is the City Cham- pion to represent Toronto at Sing Pilipinas in the Philippines. Another congratulations for promoters Black Diamond’s Belinda Reyes and Primetime’s Danilo Baluyot. Charms and Elements were featured performers. Hosts Elaine Virola, DK Tijam and Shay Marquez kept the program going at a brisk pace.

Star Circle Academy Thanksgiving Party or What A Small Facebook world we live in

Star Circle Academy of Entertainment held a birthday party for me. Er, I mean they had a Thanksgiv- ing party for themselves and I was invited. It was on November 13, my birthday and they found out and sang a birthday song for me. That is what happened. It was a fun party and obviously, with entertain- ment. Thank you to Star Circle Academy from the warm hospitality. I really appreciate it. Thank you for inviting me. And in a sort of 5 degrees of separation, Onofre Quijano, who has a child with Star Academy is a neighbour and childhood friend since, maybe 30 years ago of my close cousins who are now based in New Jersey. He found out when I made an American Thanksgiving greeting on Facebook and my cousins liked it. What a Facebook World we live in.

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