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2017 Bill to Dissolve Marriage Introduced but it is not Divorce And Not Annulment Either... STORY INSIDE Soon to rise: the biggest outlet in Luzon Outlet Mall in Lipa kris BERNAL Success is the Best Revenge

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LIPA - In the time of the internet, social media, and digital advertising, Filipinos are better exposed to information on the latest fashion trends and the biggest brands worldwide. Despite the existence of variety in the market, discounts may be limited for premium brand items thus the option to refer to seasonal sales. To address this evident need, AboitizLand is set to create The Outlets—a shopping destina- tion that introduces premium brands at reduced price points all year round. AboitizLand, one of the country’s biggest property developers, offers a complete outlet shopping experience through The Outlets at Lipa, its first commercial venture in Luzon.

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LEFT, Krista Bella poses Action Honda Manager Rafael with debutante Chiara Silo. “Paeng” Nebres poses with GMA7 Artist Shanaia Gomez Skyea D’Aoust (LEFT) (MIDDLE) poses with Mutya celebrates her birthday at ABOVE, Candace Mallari David winner Elmer Gorospe at the Dr. Brtiney Waito’s concert “The beauties Jaeybee Martinito and Woodbine Fantasy Fair with launches Pinta CMD cosmetics Guillermo Fe Villa 16th Memorial Journey Begins” is a success. line. Invitational Golf Tournament. Glendhae Cabigas. family and friends. 1 2017 1 2 2017 2 Toyota’s Pre-Collision Kim Domingo not System: afraid of working with What it is and how it helps Honey Shot Marian Rivera your drive “Totoong tao” ang paglalarawan ni Kim Samantha Gavin, KC Adajar and Angela Castillo Domingo kay Marian Rivera. Magkakasama Both of these systems are part of Toyota ang dalawa sa upcoming Safety Sense™ (TSS), a suite of advanced of Charms hams it up after an appearance at primetime series ng Kapuso safety features to be included on virtually network na The Good Mon Datol’s radio show The Tall Order. Daughter. every vehicle produced by Toyota by Hindi raw natatakot si Autumn 2017. Kim Domingo kay Marian TSS is offered in the form of two Rivera, co-star niya sa packages: Toyota Safety Sense™ C (TSS-C) upcoming GMA primetime for compact vehicles and Toyota Safety series na The Good Teacher. Sense™ P (TSS-P) for midsize and large Kahit may mga usap-usapan tungkol kay vehicles. TSS-C offers the Pre-Collision Marian at sa ilang co-stars nito noon, wala System, while TSS-P offers the Pre- raw nararamdamang pagkabahala si Kim. Collision System with an additional Aniya, “Ako kasi, ang nakikita ko sa kanya, sobrang totoong tao niya. Sobrang totoong Pedestrian Detection function. tao. Advanced safety systems like these can “Tapos walang arte, deadma, parang enhance your capability and control behind ganun.” the wheel, but only if you understand how Hndi nga raw siya makapaniwala to use them. Here’s a quick breakdown of hanggang ngayon na personal choice siya ni what they are, how they work, and why Marian para maging kontrabida sa kanilang they’re so important. teleserye. Sabi ni Kim, “Actually, parang maiiyak ako, that time, noong ano namin yun, e, storycon. What are the Pre-Collision System “Kasi in-acknowledge talaga niya ako sa and Pedestrian Detection? harap ng maraming tao, na yun nga daw, na wala na siyang puwedeng ibang maisip na Toyota’s Pre-Collision System is a safety puwede niyang kapatid niya for this serye. system designed to reduce the possibility “So, sobrang ano ako... na-happy ako dun. or severity of frontal collisions by warning “At parang dream come true na rin para sa akin. Kasi si Ate, gusto ko na talagang drivers of impending crashes with vehicles makatrabaho talaga.” ahead. The system helps you avoid a potential STATE OF UNDRESS. Hindi rin maitago ang frontal collision in certain situations by kaligayahan ni Kim sa balitang maganda ang alerting you with audio and visual warnings, naging pagtanggap ng mga tao sa kanyang and may automatically activating brake coffee-table book na Kim Domingo: State of assist. If you do not apply your brakes and Undress. the system determines that a collision with Sabi niya, “Oo, actually, ano, natuwa ako the preceding vehicle is extremely high, kasi ang daming pumila at nag-antay nung autograph signing ko. it may automatically apply the vehicle’s “And meron pang lola, so hindi lang puro kalalakihan. Meron ding bumili na kakabaihan. TOYOTA “So, nagulat talaga ako.” continued on page 25 Charms

3 2017 3 Philippine Chamber of Commerce -Toronto PCCT in the City -PCCT Executive Officers and Members of Philippine Independence the Board of Directors for 2017-2019 term, after their elections on July 10, 2017 at the Qualified Financial Services board room in Day Council To Hold Markham, Ontario. Sitting, L-R :Yvette Yu--- treasurer, Jackie Cristini----director , Evelyn Lao---corporate secretary, Michele Serrano-- Philippine Tapestry Fashion Ist VP, & Cory Coutts-- director. Standing , L-R: Tony A. San Juan, Comelec chair, Albert Frias, ---3rd VP, Perry Villanueva-- Gala By : Tony A. San Juan, OCT. director, Steve Pagao, President, Wilfredo Terrado—director, Ace Alvarez—director In salient commemoration of the 119th Araw ng Kalayaan of the and Elmer Beneloga--- directors. Not shown are Marsal Drilon, 2nd VP and Mel Galeon— Philippines and Canada’s 150th Confederation day , the Philippine director, Bryan Ganaba—auditor, and Dandy Independence Day Council -PIDC is proudly conducting “Philippine Macaraeg-director. ( Photo by Albert Frias). Tapestry”, the Filipino Canadian community’s summer cultural event in Toronto, Ontario. The grand fashion show, a signature part of the PIDC Mabuhay Festival - 2017, is slated to open on August 24, 2017, Thursday , 6:00 p.m. at the Arcadian Court, 401 Bay Street, 8th Floor, Toronto.. A Staggering reasons why “Kita Kita,” AlEmpoy unique cultural and heritage production , Philippine Tapestry revolves within the neo-ethnic fashion of world- renowned designer Renee rocked the box office Salud and Filipino weavers. The initiative will “highlight all the major weaves of the Philippines to promote indigenous materials and the When Kita Kita was released, its director only picturesque sites. This includes the Sapporo Clock age-old artistry of Filipino weaving and at the same time, presents “the hoped that it can last long on the cinemas. It certainly Tower and Odori Park. However, as Tonyo asks for exceptional beauty and unique culture” of the Philippines. did that and went beyond expectations grossing P200 Lea to be his tour guide, we watch them fall in love Eight ( 8) top fashion models and beauty queens from the million and counting and making “AlEmpoy” a thing. in such wonderful places that includes the Flower Philippines expected to walk the ramps at the show are : Anne Barker, Why did the film and its cast triumphantly exceed Fields of Biei, Mount Asahi-dake, Mount Moiwa, Leren Mae Bautista, Justine Gabionza, Jamie Herrell, Jasmine expectations? We list down the biggest factors behind Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, and the Otaru Canal. Maierhofer, Elaine Kay Moll, Angelee Delos Reyes and only male their sensational success. Who wouldn’t want to ring the Bell of Happiness model, Raphael Kiefer. after seeing this film? Philippine Tapestry is being presented by PIDC in partnership The leading man and cooperation with the Philippines Tourism Promotion Board Producer Piolo Pascual once said he wanted to play The Japanese items ( TPB) and the Philippines Department of Tourism . The major Tonyo. Can you imagine Piolo saying “Hindi ko nga The Sapporo beer that keeps Tonyo company for a event sponsors and supporters are : Celebrate Ontario, Telus , TD pinagpapansin yung mga patay na patay na chicks couple of weeks. The Daruma dolls that Lea, helped Canada Trust, World Financial Group , Balita, and other local media sa lalawigan namin e,” and with that line alone, the by Tonyo, paint its eyes on. The thousand origami partners, as well. Invited to grace the 2- hour gala show are Philippine whole cinema house erupts into laughter? Empoy paper cranes that Tonyo made for Lea, so that he can Secretary of Tourism Wanda Teo, Philippine Ambassador to Canada, Marquez may not be Papa P gwapo, but he has in wish for her sight back. These are some of the popular Petronila Garcia, Consul General Rosalita Prospero , some leading himself a certain charm, that only the comedian Japanese items that were featured in the film, and also provincial & city officials and other Canadian & Filipino dignitaries. owns. With his turn as Tonyo, Empoy did not let go were, in a way, pivotal to the story. WFG co-founder & vice chairman Agnes P. Miranda is the the of the funny man in him, but certainly stepped up executive producer of the fashion show. from his usual sidekick roles. The way the story is told The Philippine Independence Day Council, led by president Norma Girl learns of her boyfriend’s philandering ways, Carpio, is an umbrella organization of Filipino Canadian associations Alessandra’s Lea and new guy comes along to comfort her, and they formed in 1994. The show’s organizing team is composed of PIDC Alessandra de Rossi has proven her mettle when fall in love. This might seem like a usual rom-com officers & directors, namely: Karen Pascual- Binaday, Randy Bucao, it comes to drama with roles in award-winning storyline; however the way director Sigrid Andrea Verth Bugtong, Ben Corpuz, Gene Elamparo, Rory Elefano, Helen films like Mga Munting Tinig and with playing the Bernardo tells the story, first from Lea’s perspective Lao , Susan Llanera, Aimee Maravilla, Minda Neri, Clyde Pacis, villainess in TV. It is a refreshing turn to watch de and then from Tonyo’s, we understand how different Cheryll Samson, Tom Tan, Vilma Tahsin, Nene Ticzon and Al Tupe. Rossi star in this romantic comedy. Playing Lea, it all is. Top that off with whimsical elements such as Also engaged in the evening affair are some PIDC beauty pageant according to de Rossi, is her lightest role yet. With a slow-mo take of the lovers slurping some noodles winners. her character going blind, Alessandra lets us see how and dancing along some tourist spots and it surely VIP fashion show and dinner tickets are $120 while SRO tickets easy it is to fall in love (especially if that someone is stands on its own. are available for $40 per person. For tickets and further particulars, persistent and sweet). email: [email protected] or [email protected]. International magazines notice (Tony A. San Juan). The unusual tandem Most of today’s box-office hits have been because of Justin Bieber’s reply to Kim Chiu the popularity of its stars. Who would have thought that when you cast Alessandra and Empoy in a rom- Justin Bieber’s reply to actress Kim Chiu during BRITNEY WAITO’S CONCERT com, the movie would be a big success? The script his Instagram live Q&A session made headlines not and the story made us all laugh and feel butterflies in only in the local media but also internationally. Teen our stomachs. But it was this odd couple of de Rossi Vogue featured Kim in an article and wrote, “Justin and Marquez, the way they banter on screen and Bieber Is Apparently Making Plans to Meet Up With developed undeniable chemistry that made us all go a Fan in the Philippines” as their title. kilig. On the other hand, InStyle compared Kim and Justin’s similarities in their article. They noticed that The setting just like Justin, the Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin star is a An OFW serves as a tourist guide to visitors musician, loves to work out and an adrenaline junkie. of Sapporo, and with that we expect nothing but

Britney Waito, Shanaia Gomez, Flor Martinez and Samantha Gavin pose at Britney’s The Journey Begins concert.

na kung ang kita EDITOR: Jose Baking EMAIL: [email protected] Empoy clobbers sa takilya ang pagbabasehan. TEL: 416-945-2336 PUBLISHED BY: Match International Group John Lloyd as Admit it or not, malayo CORRESPONDENTS: box-office king? sa inaasahan ang box office results ng pelikula KITA Kita is a certified box office nina Loydie at Sarah Geronimo na hit. “Finally Found Someone.” Sa ngayon, pumalo na sa more Sa totoo lang, mahirap din sabihin than P200 million mark ang kinita na pagod na ang moviegoers sa ng pelikulang pinagbibidahan nina formulaic movies kaya pumatok Alessandra de Rossi at Empoy ang AlEmpoy movie. Ang malinaw Noli Gumapac Froilan Baking Jermie San Pedro Raymond Santos Jojo Taduran Marquez. lang dito ay kung gaano ka-powerful Jackpot ito para sa producers nito ngayon ang social media. Marami na sina Piolo Pascual at Direk Joyce ang nanood dahil sa word-of-mouth NOTICE CORRESPONDENTS Bernal. Magandang senyales din ito review. Pero hindi ito magiging The advertiser has purchased the right of reproduction in LM para sa film industry. effective kung hindi rin maganda ang Confidential only & not for use for other publications. The exception Ed Tubale Dahil dito, si Empoy na raw ang pagkakagawa ng pelikula. applies if the advertising material was supplied by the advertiser. bagong John Lloyd Cruz. Yes, it’s a Totoo bang nagma-mature na ang www.FilipinoGoodLife.com Filipino movie audience o nakikiuso www.LMConfidential.com joke. Pero sa kabilang banda, may bahid din ito ng katotohanan. Lalo lang? Just asking... 4 2017 4 Shanaia Gomez is starting to have fans Announcement! To all Bicolanos and GMA7 Artist Shanaia Gomez gets surrounded Bicolanas by family and friends after guesting at the radio show The 7th. month Novena Devotions The Tall Order by Mon to the Virgin of Penafrancia will Datol be on August 20, 2017 Sunday . ( third Sunday of August )

Feast Day Celebrations will be on the 3rd Saturday of September, September 16, 2017.

This month’s Novena Devotions: Date: August 2, 2017, Sunday ( 3rd Sunday of August ) Place: Our Lady of Assumption Church sense naman ang pahinga ko.” shows, nagkikita kami. Pero yung talagang (OLA) 2565 Bathurst St. Toronto Barbie Forteza reward Barbie also shared she’s spending her sadya, hindi pa. Time: 2:00 pm Devotion starts earnings wisely. “Kasi lahat busy na rin. Si Addy umalis, Rosary self with U.S. trip “Ongoing pa rin yung bahay na rent-to- umuwi ng India. So, baka mag-get Novena to the Virgin of Pnafrancia own, yung sasakyan tapos na. together kami pag-uwi niya.” Holy Mass Kapuso actress Barbie Forteza on how “Siguro mag-aabala ako sa travel... Barbie said she’d also love to see the Refreshments, Kumustahan at the she spends her earnings: “Actually, ongoing bibisitahin ko yung kapatid ko sa production team behind their successful Church Hall pa rin yung bahay na rent to own. Yung Chicago.” show. sasakyan tapos na. Siguro mag-aabala ako Turning 20 on July 31, Barbie said her “Yung production, yung director namin, Sponsors for this month - Devotees of the sa travel. Balak ko abalahin yung sarili ko trip to the U.S. is also her birthday gift to si Direk LA [Madridejos] ang pinakanami- Virgin of Penafrancia from Camarines Norte, sa pagta-travel. Bibisitahin ko yung kapatid herself. miss ko,” she added. Hosted by Camarines Norte Association ko sa Chicago.” “Gusto ko puntahan yung mga c/o Susan Llanera. Barbie Forteza made it on the roster planetariums doon. MOVIE PROJECT. Barbie herself will of stars deemed “network bets” in YES! “And, of course, I want to spend time be busy in the coming months as a movie We encourage all bicolanos to attend and Magazine 100 Most Beautiful Stars for with my sister. is “in the works” with Regal Films. participate in the sponsorship of this novena 2017. “Since foodie kami ng kapatid ko, plano She still has no idea who her leading to the Virgin, for abundant blessings for all The 19-year-old Kapuso actress namin puntahan yung mga sikat na kainan man will be, and hopes it will be shown the provinces of the Bicol Region. headlined the top-rating primetime series dun.” within the year. Our Lady of the Virgin of Penafrancia is Meant To Be together with four leading But one thing’s sure, the Kapuso actress the Patroness of the BICOL region. SHE men Ken Chan, Ivan Dorschner, Addy MISSING THEM ALL. Barbie is determined to establish herself as a listens and Loves us all ! Raj, and Jak Roberto. admitted she misses the company of her serious actress. Viva la Virgen ! The romantic-comedy series ran from Meant To Be leading men, “Oo, kasi Sharing her showbiz career goals, she kung tutuusin, anim na buwan kaming said, “Assurance lang na okey ako bilang January 9 to June 23 this year. For more information please call : Asked how she rewarded herself after magkakasama araw-araw. artista. Susan Llanera 416 452-4661 a job well done, Barbie related, “Siguro “Kaya ngayon medyo nakakapanibago “Na parang I don’t need to ask for any tatlong araw na sunud-sunod na tulog. na hindi kami nagkikita. approval na, ‘Okey ka, okey kang artista.’ Jenifer Amaranto 416 781-3105 “And bumalik ako sa gym para may “Minsan, pag nagge-guest kami sa mga Noli Aquino 416 226 5286 Paeng Nebres 416 618-1362

5 2017 5 Nadine Lustre not affected Philippines by negative reactions to her comment about live-in rumor National debt to hit with James Reid US, PHL Fight Terror P7 trillion next year Hindi raw nagpapaapekto si Nadine Philippines, US hold joint patrol in dangerous waters Lustre sa samu’t saring opinyon na MANILA - The Bureau of Treasury nakuha nito dahil sa naging pahayag Philippine and US marines take their The group, which includes factions that said the national government’s debt will niya tungkol sa pagli-live in umano positions during a beach assault exercise have pledged allegiance to the Islamic facing the South China sea in San Anto- hit P7 trillion next year as the Duterte State movement, has also crossed the sea nila ni ng boyfriend na si James Reid. nio town, Zambales province on May 9, administration ramps up borrowings to to Malaysia where they have kidnapped Nang tanungin kung may nais pa 2014. Scores of US and Filipino marines fund its ambitious infrastructure push. launched mock assaults on a South China people for ransom. siyang sabihin tungkol dito, sagot ng The country’s debt is expected to rise Sea beach in the Philippines on May 9 in Abu Sayyaf fighters are also believed to Viva artist, “Basta nasabi ko na po war games aimed at honing the allies’ com- 9.4 percent in 2017 to P7.054 trillion have joined with other Islamist militants yung dapat kong sabihin the last time. bat skills. AFP PHOTO/TED ALJIBE from an assumption of around P6.447 in taking over the southern Philippine city trillion this year, according to National I-leave na po natin sa ganun.” of Marawi in May and are still battling MANILA - US and Philippine warships Treasurer Rosalia B. De Leon. Philippine troops. More than 400 people on Saturday conducted a joint patrol Despite the projected P607 billion have been killed. of southern waters known as a hunting increase, Finance Undersecretary The US embassy said the Philippine ground for local Muslim militants, amid Gil S. Beltran said the government’s government requested the joint patrol. rising concern over Islamic militancy and total outstanding debt remains very Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, Nadine Lustre piracy in the region. manageable. He said that the country’s who took office a year ago, has previously U.S. Navy combat ship USS Coronado debt will be equivalent to 39.7 percent said he is moving the country away from and the Philippine frigate BRP Ramon of the Philippine economy, which is denies asking the United States, its main defence ally Alcaraz carried out their joint patrol of the still below the 50 percent threshold that and towards China and Russia. Sulu Sea, a body of water off the southern markets consider sustainable. Last year, Manila said it would no lon- VIVA to release Philippines where militant groups have “It has to increase because we are ger take part in joint US-Philippine naval carried out kidnappings, a US embassy building infrastructure. The savings have patrols in the South China Sea, in what statement said. to be used for production, which means her as talent many see as a concession to Beijing which “These patrols enhance regional peace that you set a side a certain percentage claims most of those strategic waters. Nadine Lustre clarifies that VIVA is giving and stability,” the US naval commander, of income for investment in goods that her and James Reid a break “kasi from what The Philippines and other countries Rear Admiral Don Gabrielson said, ac- will allow us to produce more, like we did last year, medyo sunud-sunod din.” have competing claims to the South China cording to the statement. building roads, airports, and bridges,” Paano ba ang LQ o lovers’ quarrel Sea. However Duterte has downplayed the “Our at-sea operations with the Philip- Beltran said. nina Nadine Lustre at James Philippine claim in a bid to improve ties Reid? pine Navy demonstrate our commitment Beltran also downplayed the effects with China. Naaayos daw nila to the alliance and deter piracy and illegal of the weakening peso on the country’s Last month, Indonesia, Malaysia and agad ng boyfriend activities,” he said. external debt, saying it is reasonably the Philippines also began joint naval ang anumang di nila The Abu Sayyaf, an Islamist group based acceptable. patrols in their region due to threats from pagkakaintindihan mainly in the southernmost Philippines, The country’s debt stood at P6.345 extremist groups. sa simpleng usap at have seized hostages from vessels in the trillion as of May this year, 7.8 percent yakap. Sulu Sea in recent months, sometimes be- higher than the P5.885 trillion in the “Ganun lang, heading them when ransoms are not paid. same period in 2016. ayaw naman namin siyempre magkagalit kami. “Wala namang di kayang ayusin, usap lang, we hug lang, Work-from-home scheme endorsed okay na.” BIKINI PHOTO. Protection of Labor Rights wil be Enforced Samantala, marami s a mga netizens ang MANILA - The Senate had approved on work at home. would guarantee that any telecommuting naseksihan at humanga third and final reading a bill that seeks to Villanueva, chairman of the Senate program should not be less than the s a mga sexy photos ni encourage companies to adopt a work- committee on labor, employment and minimum labor standards set by law. He Nadine na lumabas sa social from-home program as a means of easing human resources development and said employers would ensure that their media. traffic congestion in Metro Manila and sponsor of SBN 1363, said the measure home-based workers be given the same Hindi ba nila ito pinag-awayan ni James lalo’t kilala na may pagka- other cities. also seeks to protect the rights of the treatment as their peers in the office under conservative ito? Senate Bill No. 1363 or the home-based workers by ensuring that the bill. Paglilinaw ni Nadine, “No, he’s not Telecommuting Act of 2017, was they have equal pay, leave benefits and “Employers must ensure that measures conservative, he’s actually approved with 22 affirmative votes. The promotion as their counterparts in the are taken to prevent the telecommuting very happy. proposed law was authored by Senators office. It also seeks to lessen the feelings employees from being isolated from the “Alam niya yung process na pinagdaanan Joel Villanueva and Cynthia Villar. of isolation of home-based workers from rest of the working community in the ko in losing weight and it was really, really The bill defines telecommuting as the their office mates. company,” Villanueva said. hard. partial or total substitution of computers Villanueva said said the proposed law “The employers should also be “He’s proud na I got yung na-achieve ko.” or telecommunication technologies, would not be mandatory and instead give responsible for taking the appropriate Paliwanag pa niya, “Natural lang naman na nasa beach, normal lang naman na naka- or both, for the commute to work by the employers the discretion on whether measures with regard to software to ensure bikini ka. employees. The adoption of the program to offer telecommuting to their workers the protection of data used and processed “I mean di ko naman in-expect na ganun would ease the worsening traffic situation or not. by the telecommuting employee for ang magiging reaksiyon ng mga tao sa mga in cities by allowing more employees to However, Villanueva said, the bill professional purposes,” he added. photos. “Hindi ko rin ini-expect na may magpo- post, it was not me naman nag-upload, isa lang naman ang pinost ko.”

VIVA FAMILY. Sa kabilang banda, may bali-balita na tumatanggi raw si Nadine sa Bela Padilla writes script for Star Cinema ilang projects na pagbibidahan sana nila ni James. Padilla has also been studying directing with two directors. May mga kuwento rin na tila gusto na raw ni Nadine na magpa-release sa VIVA. Bela Padilla has been expanding her si direk Joyce (Bernal) at ‘yung team namin scripts [on the side] but I treat that as extra Agad namang klinaro niya ito, “Release? horizons lately by trying her hand at na parang if you can write more or less job. Dagdag trabaho pero ito (acting) talaga No, it’s not true, not true. I love my VIVA family. scriptwriting. She relayed that she has also meron kang mata for directing,” she said. happy place ko pag nasa set.” “Talagang VIVA is giving us break din kasi been learning how to direct. The actress She added, “Right now I’m just trying, Bella hopes that she finds the same from what we did last year, medyo sunud- remarked that she wants to try different because right now I feel like it’s now or passion that she has for acting when it sunod din. things as much as possible while she is still never if I am going to try new things comes to directing in the future. “Sana I “VIVA wants us to have a break, pahinga young. especially since I finished a long soap and I find the same level of love for directing na muna.” “Right now I’m interning under direk did two movies na in the first two quarters as acting kasi I’m the type of person who Masayang inisa-isa rin ni Nadine ang Joyce (Bernal) and direk Dan Villegas so of the year so parang I feel like I deserve a doesn’t want to do things half-baked so if pinagkakaabalahan nila ngayon ni James. “Ako, I’ll be doing Luster the Perfume, and I’m kind of studying. I also have work with chance to try something new.” I get into it, I should really get into it 100 James is finishing his album. Star Cinema soon but not acting work. The actress stressed that acting will percent. So far I have been interning, I can “After Luster, I’ll be finshing my album as Kasi I write di ba so I wrote a script for always be her priority. “I still love acting say that sobrang saya ko rin sa ginagawa ko well. Star Cinema. It is going to come out soon. more, this is really the only thing I see ngayon” she stated. Parang they gave me the idea rin, my friend myself doing kasi right now I only write 6 2017 6 Jadine’s Living Arrangement Is None Of Our Business

In anything that offends society’s sensibilities, it’s always the woman at fault.

about the issue, plus numerous comments on Nadine’s perceived personality flaws. No media outlet seems to have bothered to ask James about this, and no one thinks he bears any responsibility in his and his girlfriend’s cohabitation (aka “living in”—if indeed that’s what they’re doing). The earliest thing I could find that pertained to him News outlets pounced on Nadine Lustre’s being asked about non-answer to whether she did or didn’t just their relationship was Boy Abunda asking him move in with her boyfriend and love team about marriage. partner James Reid. The internet took Nadine’s statements of Talk about a double standard. “I mean, if that was true, so what? Hindi ba? It’s not new anymore,” “It’s normal na eh. It’s old news: In anything that offends Come on, guys, it’s 2017,” and “I’m not gonna society’s sensibilities, it’s always the woman at confirm, and I’m not gonna deny. But then, fault. Young actors in a loving relationship who like, ano naman?” to mean “yes.” moved in together before marriage? Ooooh, A lot of people seem offended by Nadine’s what a horrible example the woman is to our answer, many of them angry because she’s impressionable young ones! The man gets setting a bad example for the kids that look up away scot-free, because he’s one-upped the to her. woman by getting her to sleep with him before marriage. No one’s mad at James, btw. Unfortunately, many people still view unmarried women as delicate creatures that Google the issue (which shouldn’t even must be protected, both from their own be an issue—it shouldn’t even have been desires, and by being taken advantage of by newsworthy), and all you will find are articles talking about Nadine’s reaction to being asked JADINE continued on page 21

PintaCMD LAUNCHING Candace David launched her cosmetics line PintaCMD at D2R Mississauga in the select company of family and friends.

What started 5 years ago has now become a full-fledged business. Singer Jenifer Camacho tells the story of how she became Candace’s first “student” when Candace was getting her certificate. Candace was PINTA CMD LAUNCHED continued on page 19

7 2017 7 Yassi Pressman rises Philippines up Every given year, hundreds of fresh-faced hopefuls try their luck in local tinsel town dreaming of a break. Some of these faces will ‘We underestimated the Maute Labor hopes for land coveted roles, and even go on to garner awards and nominations abolition of job for their performances. group’ Defense chief And there are those contractualization who remain “just MANILA - Defense Secretary chief told him there were at least barely there.” Take GRASSROOTS workers remain hope- Delfin Lorenzana admitted that 700 Maute fighters still in the Yassi Pressman for ful that President Rodrigo Duterte will the government underestimated conflict zone. address their concerns in his coming example. the capabilities of the Maute The fact that the terrorists second State-of-the-Nation Address, The 22-year- group-- Islamic State-linked are still able to fight after over a particularly their long demand for the old Viva terrorists behind the protracted month since the clashes erupted abolition of work contractualization. artist siege on Marawi City. only shows that they were ready Taking the cudgels for the estimated started The group’s unexpected battle for a long battle, the defense chief 25 to 30 million contractual work- in show strength, said the official, had added. ers, the group Associated business prompted government to push Asked if he would set another Labor Unions-Trade Union 10 years Congress of the Philip- previous deadlines it had set to end the deadline for state troops to end the Marawi ago, and pines (ALU-TUCP), in a conflict, until the military decided not to siege, Lorenzana just said: “Soon.” statement over the weekend, yet her impose one anymore. “Ayaw ko lang magbigay ng deadline dahil called on the President biggest The conflict has been raging on for tatlong beses na tayong nakuryente diyan sa to address the issues of break two months despite the military’s aerial kaka-deadline ko, so nahihiya na ako,” he unemployment and under- came bombardments and ground assaults. The said, stressing that the government knows the employment, and the falling only terrorists, including snipers positioned on urgency of the matter. buying power of the existing daily now, strategic spots, are known to still lurk around (I don’t want to give deadlines anymore. minimum wage. a t the conflict zone. I’ve been wrong in the previous deadlines and “The Duterte one-year honey- “Na-underestimate namin dahil before, it’s embarrassing.) moon period with the people is over. It is now time for action. least noong mga nakaraang panahon, sandali Clashes between state troops and the Maute Grassroots workers and their fami- lies lang ‘yan e... In fact when I was in Moscow, terrorists, backed by other local and foreign want to know from the President the nang marinig ko ‘yan, sabi ko, mga tatlong fighters, erupted in Marawi City on May Duterte roadmap to address falling based araw, tapos na ito,” Lorenzana said in a press 23, prompting President Rodrigo Duterte to wages, joblessness and underemploy- on how conference in Marawi City. declare martial law over all of Mindanao. ment with five years left in his term. people (We underestimated [the Maute group] The United States and Australia have been We want to know [his]plan on how to react because before, we ended similar incidents providing technical assistance to Philippine make economic growth benefit workers whenever quickly. In fact, when I heard of this when I troops, including surveillance support for the who helped built that wealth and how they hear he intends to accomplish them,” ALU was in Moscow, I told myself, this would only offensives. her name. spokesman Alan Tanjusay said. last for three days.) The conflict has left more than 400 dead, The ALU-TUCP is the biggest Yassi is Lorenzana said the government was wrong among them 85 state troops and 44 civilians. workers’ organization in the country now a in estimating that only some 250 terrorists Firefights have displaced more than 300,000 registered with the Department of household were holed up in the city. He said a village from Marawi City and nearby areas. Labor and Employment. name, thanks to the primetime series that seems take one lang yun.” ng character ko.” to have opened a John Lloyd refused to But she changed her lot of doors to John Lloyd on talk further about the mind when she learned the young star. She’s scene. But he stressed, “It’s about the role that she busy with projects and Sarah Geronimo’s a very important scene. would be portraying. product endorsements Kumbaga, isa yun sa mga The singer-actress briefly more than ever. endearing quality maglalahad ng totoong described her character In one of her showbiz puso ng kwento namin. April, “Nakakatuwa, e, kasi engagements, when she was Prior to doing Finally Found Someone, “So, sana kapag nakita napaka-relevant niya. launched as the new face John Lloyd and Sarah topbilled a three-part n’yo, maalala n’yo ‘tong “Napaka-relatable niya o f Silka, we had the chance movie series—A Very Special Love (2008), sinasabi ko.” sa mga kababaihan na to sit down with Yassi and ask You Changed My Life (2009), and It Takes Sarah, who was seated beside John Lloyd nasa edad ko, na ito gusto talagang makita her about her revitalized career. She a Man and a Woman (2013). during the press conference, giggled when at makasama ang kanilang minamahal said she couldn’t be any happier and she Since it has been around four years since she heard his compliments. panghabang buhay.” would like to give credit to the unparalleled they last worked together in an acting She said, “Thank you, yun naman siya, e. Finally Found Someone is about an support of the people surrounding her. project, John Lloyd was surprised by Sarah’s “Yun naman ang role niya sa buhay ko, unexpected romance between PR hotshot performance in their upcoming movie. i-appreciate lang ako, ganern. named Raffy Sandoval (John Lloyd) and SENSATIONAL CURVES. The free- He said, “I was totally blown away. “‘Tapos ako masaya naman, ganern. honest-to-goodness girl April Esguerra spirited Yassi Pressman, who takes her Ano kasi siya, medyo may pagka-self- Okay na, ganern, sapat na.” (Sarah). father’s advice for any showbiz projects, depreciating si Sarah, e. A PR emergency brings in the two believes his father wouldn’t mind if she goes “Hindi niya alam na maganda siya, hindi NO MORE ROM-COM FOR SARAH? together, and they discover that they have a little daring. niya alam na magaling siya. Parang ayaw Sarah admitted that before she was offered so much in common though they are polar “There were so many challenges in niyang maniwala, which I think is actually this movie, she decided not to accept opposites: they are kindred souls on a quest showbiz, even up to now. But you have amusing. romantic-comedy projects anymore. for something that will complete their lives. to trust the people around you, and you “It adds more beauty to her personality. “Siyempre, magpapaka-honest po ako, Directed by Theodore Boborol, Finally also have to trust yourself. I’m just happy “There was one scene talaga na I was tulad ng sabi ko kanina, parang gusto kong Found Someone aims to convert every with the support system that I have at the totally blown away. lumihis sa rom-com. jaded heart into true believers of love moment especially with my Dad who’s my “Siguro, for that scene alone, kailangan “Gusto ko ng mas mature na role, ng because of Raffy and April’s journey. biggest influence,” Yassi said. n’yong mapanood itong pelikulang ito. And situations, na scenerios na pinagdadaanan “I’m just so happy that I was given the opportunity to act alongside seasoned actors. I’ve learned so many things from Dating Sexbomb member announce the coming of our newest “It was a mix of stress, then pagod, then them,” she furthered. At the onset of our member of the family. Another sweet smile kakain ako, then I don’t like the food so conversation, she said that she had little Jopay Paguia, buntis na ulit to brighten our day, another small hand naging ganun siya,” she said. sleep prior to coming to the press launch Nagpapasalamat si Jopay Paguia sa to hold on the way! A new hand to hold, a She also added that she is gearing up for due to long hours of taping. But she wasn’t pinakabagong member ng pamilya nila ng new heart to love.” another Star Cinema produced film and complaining, she even jested, “ginusto ko dancer na si Joshua Zamora. she will not be paired with her ex-husband ‘to.” The multihypenate Kapamilya star Matapos makunan noong 2015, Sharon Cuneta is proud of Gabby Concepcion. seems to have come to prominence when she nabiyayaan muli ng panibagong blessing “Yes, malapit na iyan, September na became part of the primetime series FPJ’s ang dating SexBomb dancer na si Jopay her weight loss kami mag-start and please tell tita Malou Ang Probinsyano. Prior to that, people only Paguia. The actress is glad to have reached her (Santos) na huwag na muna sabihin kung know Yassi as a VJ, a beautiful young actress Masayang ibinahagi ng asawa niyang target weight. sino makakasama ko. Kilala ko na and I who can also sing and dance. And probably si Joshua Zamora ang sonogram ng Sharon Cuneta happily shared with ABS- think mas matutuwa ang marami,” the the third wheel in JaDine love team. ipinagbubuntis ni Jopay sa Instagram at CBN News that she has shed 13lbs and is Megastar said. “Well that’s how I really feel whenever I’m sinabing, “And now with love, we joyfully happy to reach her target weight. with JaDine,” she quipped. Yassi used to be 8 2017 8 stopped. Women Ban mandatory high workers should not Lea Salonga laments lack of be compelled to put heels at work on high heel shoes against their will. professionalism of some artists PHILIPPINES - Associated Labor Unions- They should not be Trade Union Congress of the Philippines exposed to any harm Lea Salonga hit at the lack of hope to work with, and/or wish (ALU-TUCP) national executive vice president and danger at all professionalism of artists and to work with again. There were General Seno made the appeal after receiving times,” he said. performers, but did not name no divas with attitudes. complaints from employees particularly sales The government them. “These people will not make attendants working in department and malls has no existing regulation that govern the The internationally renowned you wait because they’re who are enduring pain for long hours while wearing of high-heel shoes in the workplace and having ‘personal problems.’ E gave the discretion to employers. Thus, women Broadway performer also decried performing their jobs. ano ngayon? Break up kayo ng “We received many persistent complaints working under the company policy have choice the way producers and studio BF mo? May problema kayo ng from salesladies working in department stores but to comply and endure the agony for long heads have indulged these artists. and malls that they are in pain walking and periods. Lea, who is the first Asian asawa mo? We commiserate, standing for long hours performing their jobs in “For fear of censure from supervisors and woman to win a Tony Award, also truly, but you have a song to high heel shoes. They also worry that it might lack of genuine grievance mechanism in the hoped that changes could be made in the sing right effing now. And that audience have long-term damaged on them,” he said in a workplace amid numerous anecdotal accidents showbiz industry to make it more like the and your colleagues will not wait for you, statement. involving high high shoes, women in the world of theater. and how inconsiderate you are to even “This is a grave concern to their health circumstances are powerless–most of which are She wrote: “Is it possible to nurture artists think that they will. and safety and so we are asking the DOLE contractualized workers and have no union to “Yep, there are artists whose represent them. They just endure the pain for in the way that the theater companies have, to prohibit employers from requiring their reputations precede them. Sometimes, employees to wear high heel shoes in doing their the entire duration of their shift and have no where everyone is treated equally and is those reps are stellar. At others, there are work,” added Seno. choice but to comply with company policy for expected to work hard, where the artists’ The ALU-TUCP official noted that DOLE’s the entire duration of their contracts against whims aren’t indulged?” groans followed by exasperated sighs. I future prohibition policy should cover not only their will,” Seno added. The Coach of The Voice Teens disclosed wish that wasn’t the case. I wish that there salesladies but promodizers in supermarkets, Likewise, the group asked the Commission this after a talk with friends from the weren’t artists that make what seems like waitresses, hotel and restaurant receptionists and on Higher Education (CHED) to create a theater world who watched Kinky Boots the entire solar system wait while they sort flight attendants as well. regulation outlawing schools from requiring topbilled by Nyoy Volante. themselves out. “Apart from the pain, working women also female students to wear high heel shoes Here is the full Facebook post of Lea “I wish that artists weren’t coddled, complain of injury after slipping, falling and particularly those taking up hospitality and guest catered to, or indulged as if they were relations courses and training. Salonga: tripping with high heel shoes on. This must be “Had brunch with a bunch of fantastic God’s gift to mankind (sa totoo lang, friends... watched Kinky Boots for the we’re not... we’re talented, but please, third time (how on earth does Nyoy keep we’re human beings first na puwedeng getting better? And of course by the end lumaki ang ulo pag sobrang inuto). I wish a support act for the powerhouse love team. The movie, which also stars Sam Milby of the evening, everyone let loose and that, once the bell rang that it’s time to She joined them in two block buster films and Sam Pinto, is just one of the projects that crazy, helped along by a bit of red and return to the set, no questions asked, you namely Diary ng Panget and Talk Back and keeps her busy these days. She said although white wine. get your ass to where it needs to be. You’re Dead. Perhaps, her being the third acting is her main focus at the moment, “We talked about people that weren’t “To the industry professionals that wheel in JaDine prompted Viva to capitalize she still wants to give some attention to her present, those we wished were there, and happen to pay my page a visit (actors, on it and turned it into a film. recording career that had to take a backseat those we wish to never ever see or work producers, studio heads, etc.), can this “No it’s not like that,” she beamed, “In as she can only handle so much on her plate. with again. Yes, our passions do run fiery culture of coddling change? the movie I play the role of a girl named “Right now I am more focused on my and hot. “Is it possible to nurture artists in the Trina who is a third wheel practically in acting but given a chance, I would like to “This was a gathering of theater way that the theater companies have, every situation she’s in. Hence, the title Ang give more time on my music career. Kasi people. Some of the most disciplined, where everyone is treated equally and is Pambansang Third Wheel.” ‘yun talaga ang una kong passion na dati hardworking, perfectionist, obsessive to expected to work hard, where the artists’ She added that since the film is still pangarap ko lang sa shower,” she concluded. a fault, passionate, singleminded and whims aren’t indulged? Or do I just have unfinished she can only give so much about committed people you will ever meet. my head in the clouds and am wishing for the plot and how the story will unfold. “These are people I have worked with, the impossible?”

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9 2017 9 The ‘bomba’ forced Philippines Liberty to early retirement

The new generation of movie fans probably How to Dissolve a Marriage Speaker Alvarez to doesn’t have any idea who Liberty Ilagan is, rather was. If they ask the Baby Boomers, they Bill is not Divorce or Annulment. file ‘civil union’ bill will be told that Liberty was one of the popular Sampaguita stars led by Susan Roces and MANILA - House Speaker Pantaleon “Ito mas napo-protektahan natin ‘yung for same-sex, live- Amalia Fuentes who were pitted with each other Alvarez offered a solution to those trapped marriage as an institution. Why? Because in couples by the fans (in the same way that latter-day stars in loveless, unhappy marriages. ‘pag nagpakasal ang two parties kailangan Nora Aunor Alvarez filed a bill for the dissolution of ‘yung spouses na ‘yun must see to it na MANILA - House Speaker Pantaleon and Vilma marriages. Under his bill, parties will be masaya ‘yung kaniyang partner. ‘Di ba kasi Alvarez is proposing a bill to legalize ‘civil Santos spared the painful process of annulment by ngayon pagkatapos ng kasalan isang party unions,’ which he said will benefit same were). allowing couples to jointly petition a court balik sa barkada inom dito inom doon,” sex couples and heterosexual couples These for the dissolution of their marriage. he said. who want to live together but are having days, we “Dito dissolution of marriage sabihin Aside from dissolution of marriages, second thoughts about marrying. often see natin both parties will agree. Dito sa batas Alvarez also seeks to pass a law that Alvarez will file a bill that will define Liberty na ito both parties can agree and jointly will prevent marriages for money or the rights of couples who want to live in society petition the court for the dissolution of the convenience. together, but are not yet ready to get pages, marriage,” Alvarez said. Alvarez explained He is filing a bill to amend the family married. enjoying to this is not a divorce bill but merely seeks to code to abolish the absolute community “Ganito tatalakayin din natin yan the hilt the free couples from an unhappy marriage. property regime in marriages and revert yung mga taong ayaw magpakasal pero joys of early “Hindi ito divorce dissolution of to the status of properties at the time the gustong magsama. Sa ngayon kasi walang retirement. marriage ito. Ang duty ng judge, marriage was contracted. batas. ‘Di natin napoprotekatahan yung “I retired because of the ‘bomba’ trend,” ministerial na lang. Titignan niya kung Alvarez explained that under his karapatan ng couple. Magpapasa tayo ng Liberty told Funfare, referring to the genre walang intimidation, kung may free will proposal, couples no longer have to sign civil union na batas kung saan yun ang that became known as “ST” (Sex Trip) and ba ang parties to enter into an agreement a pre-nuptial agreement so that they can mag-go-govern ng relationship nila,” said then “Bold.” “Being old-fashioned, I couldn’t na di-dissolve ang marriage,” he said. keep their properties separate. Alvarez. see myself doing ‘bomba’ scene even with He also said should one of the spouses If his bill is approved, properties of the He said the bill will govern property ‘doubles’.” refuse the dissolution, the other spouse couple will stay separate even after the start rights, custodial rights over children and She married retired actor Rod Ongpauco can still petition a court on the ground of of the marriage. even adoption rights for childless couples. (recently figured in this corner as “the man who unhappiness. Currently, properties of married couples “Kahit ‘di sila kasal, ano yun, right to invented Crispy Pata”), an enterprising young “Ayaw nung isang party na i-dissolve become properties of both spouses unless inherit, right to support at iba pa,” he said. man who at that time was starting the Barrio ang marriage, isang party can petition the there is a pre-nuptial agreement. Alvarez said same-sex couples will also Fiesta chain of restaurants. court based on unhappiness, ‘di na ko “Dati sa Civil Code natin pagka walang be allowed to adopt a child under his “It was a good marriage,” said Liberty. “We masaya eh. ‘Di ba petition so hearing ‘yan marriage settlement automatic nakalagay proposed bill. were blessed with three children, Love, Happy bakit di ka na masaya,” Alvarez added. conjugal partnership ang regime of “Yes tama yan pwede sila mag adopt and Soeng. Rod was a good husband, but…We Alvarez said his bill won’t undermine property. Inamendahan ito ng Family nung mga halimbawa same sex ‘di pwede decided to separate after 24 years of marriage the institution of marriage and will in fact Code ginawa from conjugal, ginawa mag anak yan, pwede sila mag adopt.” due to irreconcilable differences. We are both reinforce it because it will compel couples community property halo halo na lahat,” Alvarez also said that these civil unions with our new loves. I am now married to to work on keeping their marriages happy. Alvarez said. can also be dissolved under his proposal. (lawyer) Carlos Lardizabal. My children with Rod are all married. I have seven grandchildren, and they will be eight any day now because Happy is due to give birth.” Did you know that National Artist for Sarah Geronimo, Matteo, not in a hurry to marry Cinema Gerry de Leon was Liberty’s father? “It’s unfortunate that I didn’t do any movie at Matteo Guidicelli ang tungkol sa show, “The Voice Teens” Sarah faced the with my father because in the first place he pagpapakasal, it will not happen soon. press and answered questions regarding didn’t want me to be an actress,” recalled Ito’y ayon mismo kay Matteo, who her next film. Liberty. “Even when I produced the movie admits na feel niyang si Sarah na talaga She said, “Mag-mi-meeting pa lang Brownout, he chose not to direct me.” ang babaing pakakasalan niya. kami ni Direk Joyce Bernal. Among her Sampaguita movies, Liberty Obvious din na ’di rin priority ni Sarah “Magiging challenging yung Miss considers Lover Boy, directed by Carlos Vander this year ang pag-aasawa kahit pa 29 years Granny kasi ako lang po ang magdadala. Tolosa with the late Romeo Vasquez in the title old na siya. May makakasama akong ibang artista pero role, as her favorite. The other is I Miss You So, Naka-focus pa rin ang kanyang atensyon wala akong ka-love team. produced by Larry Santiago Productions, for sa kanyang showbiz career, lalo pa nga at “Ako lang ang lead, so doble-doble ang which she wrote the story. kumita ang movie niyang Finally Found pressure sa akin. Pero ang mindset ko kasi “It’s unfortunate that when I was in Someone with John Lloyd Cruz. is ibibigay ko lang ang best ko. ‘Yun ang Sampaguita,” said Liberty, “there was no place importante. for me because it was the time of Susan and Sarah Geronimo to start “Kapag binigay mo ang puso mo, sa Amalia. When my contract expired, the James TWENTY-NINE years old na pala si isang project, okay na yun kahit hindi siya Bond/action trend started. Followed by the Sarah Geronimo on her birthday on July filming soon for ‘Miss maging successful. ‘bomba’ trend. I am thankful to God that I 25. Granny’? “Pero sana suportahan pa rin ako ng enjoyed success as an actress and have fans who Yes, marrying age for a girl, lalo’t she has Last June, it was announced that the mga tao.” love me. Although I am no longer in showbiz, already found someone special. popstar royalty will be doing a Filipino “Miss Granny” is about a woman in her I am not retired. I am busy managing Barrio No need to tell you that the lucky adaptation of the Korean film, “Miss 70’s who magically turns into her 20-year Fiesta (on Makati Avenue) and Liberty Royal guy is her fellow actor-singer, Matteo Granny.” old self after she had a mysterious photo Corporation.” Guidicelli. Now it can be told na bagama’t After the finals of the singing reality studio take her pictures. napag-uusapan na nina Sarah Geronimo

10 2017 10 THE UNUSUAL RELATIONSHIP 2017 Miss Maria Clara invites the young Filipino- BETWEEN JOEY AND ANGELINA Canadian to support the Kababaihang Rizalista

Their kind of setup might shock worthy project in RP By Dindo Orbeso diehard heteros and those who consider themselves as moral guardians of our Cruz, the Kababaihang society, but their honest confessions Rizalista, Inc. continuously and candid revelations in the show will helping the street children in hopefully help viewers comprehend more Paranaque City. what makes them tick, what makes their The coronation of Toral unique and extraordinary love affair girl as 2017 Miss Maria work. The show is really big help to the Clara was held on June LGBT relationships in making people 24, 2017 at the famous MODEL Joey Mead and her unusual understand the dynamics of their kind of Rembrandt Banquet Hall, relationship with Angelina King is relationships. Progress and Markham, something for the books. When they got Joey and Angelina open up their hearts Toronto, Ontario, Canada. married, Angelina was still a man named to share their most private feelings for She was escorted by Angelo. He later on transitioned to be a non-gay people to understand their plight his elder brother, Adolf transgender and came out looking like a better, eliciting sympathy in the process. PHOTO BY BONG MOLANO Benedick Toral. The woman. This could have been a ground They are aware that there will always be Philippine Consul General Rosalita S. Prospero (2nd from right) is new Miss Maria Clara of for annulment, but Joey chose to stand by haters who’d continue to bash them and shown in photo after she crowned Miss Kristheel Marie Toral (2nd Kababihang Rizalista, Inc, her “man”, so to speak, supporting him, even call their unconventional relationship from left) the Miss Maria Clara 2017 of the Kababaihang Rizalista is the dauther of Adolfo and er, her all the way, for better or for worse, a form of perversion, but it seems they’re Ontario Chapter headed by its’ President Araceli (Rose) Cruz, the ConsulGeneral was assisted by Miss Maria Clara 2016, Miss Ashley Leticia who is operations for richer or poorer, whether you’re a man ready for that and take everything in good Suva (exteme left). Also in photo is Adolf Benedick Toral, the elder manager of a trucking or a woman. (Oh yes, but will they ever stride. brother of the 2017 Miss Maria Clara and her escort. The coronation company and a professional be poor considering Angelina’s assets?-- Will they eventually be accepted by was held at Rembrandt Banquet Hall on June 24, 2017. (St. Jamestown News Service, Manuel Papa) nurse respectively. Ed.) It’s most certainly far from the way society as a whole? That remains to be Miss Kristheel Marie we traditionally view the union called seen. But it is a big help, of course, that Toral is nursing graduate of the University of marriage. Angelina comes from the wealthy King Toral Girl, the 2017 Miss Maria Clara, urges Sta. Isabel in Naga City and will be pursuing TLC must have seen how interesting family who owns several big businesses, the young Filipino-Canadian to support the her masters degree at York University. their unusual relationship can be for the so they don’t have any financial problems Kababaihang Rizalista, Inc, on its worthy She is the niece of news practioner Jojo public so now, they have their own reality at all, unlike parlorista gays and other less project after she was crowned by Philippine Taduran who is both a lifetime member of the show, “The Kings”, that aims to answer fortunate ones for whom earning a living Consul General Rosalita S. Prospero and National Press Club of the Philippines. (St. questions on the minds of nosey viewers is as much as a priority as maintaining a assisted by 2016 Miss Maria Clara Miss Jamewtown News Service) as to how they co-exist as no longer more meaningful gay relationship. Asthley Suva. husband and wife but as wife and wife. Under the leadership of President Rose

PIDC Slates Summer 2017 Mabuhay Festival, Parade and Fashion Show By Tony A. San Juan,OCT.

The Philippine Independence Day Council- of Mindanao. It is a celebration of the rich or to register your business and organizations’ PIDC, proudly in pursuant to its mission and culture of Mindanao and the best in new-ethnic participation, email [email protected]. mandate, will once again hold 2 popular summer fashions by the Philippine Ambassador of Fashion, Engagingly committed and led by Norma events in the Greater Toronto Area ( GTA). the world renowned Renee Salud. The show has Carpio as president, PIDC is a non- profit On August 24, 2017,Thursday at 7:00 pm. made its way through London, Berlin, Dubai and and socially & culturally - focused umbrella the PIDC Mabuhay Philippines Festival Gala was featured during the Miss Universe run in the organization of more than 15 Filipino Canadian and Fashion Show 2017 , the season’s opening Philippines last January. Up to 8 professional community associations in Ontario. The event , will be held at Arcadian Court, 401 Bay models from the Philippines as well as two (2) meaningful events are major components of Street, 8th Floor, Toronto. Then, on August 26 Philippine dance troupes will be featured in the several initiatives and projects of the 18- year old & 27, 2017, Saturday & Sunday , the respectable show. VIP Tickets are $120 and includes the show volunteer run association. Tasked in planning, Filipino Canadian organization will conduct its and meal. Fashion show SRO tickets are available coordinating and managing the 2 events , with premier event, the Mabuhay Philippines Festival for $40. Norma Carpio & Minda Neri as advisers, are and Street Parade 2017 at the Nathan Phillips Mabuhay Philippines Festival and Parade 2017. PIDC officers & directors : Karen Pascual- Square, City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, The 2- day annual festival is free and open to Binaday, Randy Bucao, Verth Bugtong, Ben Toronto,Ontario. the public and will feature all-day entertainment Corpuz, Paulina Corpuz, Gene Elamparo, Rory Both major events are in commemoration of beginning at 12”00 noon. Performers for Elefano, Helen Lao , Susan Llanera, Aimee Canada’s 150th year of confederation - July 1, Saturday include: the JDL School of Performing Maravilla, Cheryll Samson, , Roy Start, Tom Tan, 1867 and in celebration of the 119th Philippine Arts, the Markham Federation of Filipino Nene Ticzon, Al Tupe & Jun Villaruz . Independence Day - June 12, 1898, as well. The Canadians, Kindred Culture, The Muso Project, Expected to participate in the events are the organizers aptly describe the upcoming events The Fiesta Filipina Dance Troupe and more. reigning PIDC 2017 beauties : Elizabeth Marie as something that the participants, supporters, Saturday night will also have a fashion show with Mabb, Miss Philippines PIDC and Jainna sponsors and the public will expect a remarkable designs by Renee Salud and Shannon Pamaong. Lacorte, Little Miss Philippines PIDC and their presentation of what is best in Filipino Canadian On Sunday, August 27th, the annual respective courts, Community, provincial, values, talents , and cultural extravaganza community parade will walk through the streets professional, alumni, media ,social and sports interwoven in traditional and modern of downtown Toronto with the participation organizations in Ontario and their officers, interpretations. of various community organizations and civic members, colleagues , families and friends are Mabuhay Philippines Festival Gala and Fashion associations throughout Canada. The parade will cordially invited to attend and participate at any Show. The 2017 grand fashion event is being held also showcase participants wearing various native Arci Munoz is the featured artist at one or all of the many interesting and challenging in cooperation with the Philippine Department and ceremonial attires that highlight the many activities, accordingly. For further information, Mabuhay festval. of Tourism featuring “Mindanao Tapestry”. The geographic & cultural regions of the Philippines. parties are requested to check : www.pidctoronto. event is a cultural fashion show tour featuring On-stage performances on this day include: The Science, Culture Philippines of Ontario and com.( Tony A. San Juan) global fashions made from the indigenous weaves Dreamboats, After Hours, EZ Rock, Combat more. For information on booths, sponsorship

11 2017 11 Chiara Silo celebrated her debut July 8, 2017 at Thorncliffe Banquet Hall. She was joined by family and friends. Some even came from afar as England and the Philippines. Senator Tobias Jun Enverga and wife Rosemer Albovias Enverga also graced the occasion.

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13 2017 13 14 2017 14 DR. GUILLERMO DE VILLA, JR. Memorial Cup 15th Invitational Golf Tournament The annual golf tournament of The Filipino Centre, and Family, Mercy Maliglig, Dr. Marie Chan Toronto was held at Station Creek Golf Club last Gorospe, Rembrandt Banquet Hall, Emiliano and July 16 at Gormley Ontario under ominous skies. Ana Hernandez no frills, CIBC and FV Foods. However, the Gods must be watching because Here are the list of winners. it only poured a few minutes at around 11’o’clock Men’s Champion - Elmer Gorospe prior to tee time and stopped as fast as it came. Best Foursome - Elmer Gorospe, Bob Fulve, So, the day was not washed out. Apparently, it Mario Vaudeville, Joe Paulve rained non-stop south of Highway 7. Most Honest Player - Ted Cresencia The gold tournament is one of the ways the FCT Ladies Closest to the Pin Hole 2 North - Ailsa raises funds to support the services of The FCT. Ondhia Some of the sponsors are Dr. Victoria Santiago, Men’s Closest to the Pin Hole #8 North- Ralph Action Honda who sponsored the Hole in One Ondhia contest, Dr. Joselyn Chua, Dr. Annette Simbulan, Ladies Longest Drive Hole #9 North - Diana Dr. Rodolfo and Mrs. Dolly Patricio, St. Honore Salming Boutique, L&M Generating Power Co., Ready Men’s Longest Drive Hole #10 North - Rah Honda, Dr. Eileen de Villa and Dr. Richard Choi Ondhia

15 2017 15 16 2017 16 Albie Casiño says he’s loyal to non-showbiz girlfriend Michelle Arceo

Albie Casinñ on non-showbiz girlfriend that because that’s my private life. Michelle Arceo: “She’s very tight with “Our relationship should be between my family. That’s a big thing for me. I like the two of us.” someone who gets HAPPY LOVE LIFE. Albie went on to along with say that his relationship with Michelle is Gladys S. Calderon my family. I going strong. Licensed Travel Consultant always bring She is a 20-year-old model who won her to Sunday Wowowin’s beauty search “Miss Wow! CHEAPEST BALIKBAYAN RATES! dinners and Gandang Filipina” last March. she goes out “Before I have [cheated on a girlfriend] “Reliable & friendly service, speaks English & Tagalog” of town with in past relationships,” Albie sheepishly (Direct line) 416 307 2699 (Cell) 647 267 2052 us na. So, I admitted. Silkway Travel & Cruise Inc. TICO # 50021627 like that she’s close to my cousins.” But with his current ladylove, the Kapamilya actor clarified, “To this one, Liberty Sq. 303-3621 Hwy 7 East Albie Casiño said he’s no longer yeah, I am loyal.” Markham On L3R 0G6. 905 752 5077 plagued with hate messages on social Asked how long he and Michelle have media ever since he was cleared from been in a relationship, Albie proudly Email: [email protected] being the alleged baby daddy of ex- replied, “Almost two years. Like, one and girlfriend Andi Eigenmann’s five-year-old a half years.” daughter. Last December 2016, Albie confirmed that he broke up with Michelle because their relationship He stressed, “Matagal na akong wala was getting “too serious, too fast.” pangatlo si Mica Becerro ng Team Familea sa isyu na ‘yan, e. Para sa akin, wala na But after less than a month, PEP reported that THE VOICE at panghuli si Jeremy Glinoga ng Team talaga. “I forget about it until people ask the young couple have kissed and made up as their Sharon. Karamihan sa mga comment na me about it.” kissing photo taken in a posh restobar in Taguig nabasa naming sa social media ay sina City made rounds online. TEENS, BOSES Ever since he became “controversy- Albie even described Michelle as the kind of girl Lala at Jeremy ang may star factor daw. free,” the 24-year-old actor noted that it’s he’d like to settle down with in the future. Buti na lang boses ang nanaig at hindi easier for him to express his feelings about “I see how she acts with my family. She’s very ANG NANAIG hitsura. Hindi maganda ang naging finale his non-showbiz girlfriend Michelle tight with my family. NAGWAGI ang artist ni Sarah Geronimo performance ni Jeremy. At hindi rin umubra “That’s a big thing for me. I like someone who Arceo. na si Jona Soquite bilang kauna-unahang ang kaguwapuhan niya para manalo. Lalo gets along with my family. The Voice Teens Grand Champion. He elaborated, “Kasi parang before, “I always bring her to Sunday dinners and she na ang drama ni Sharon na paiyak-iyak. when I was still marked with intrigue, if goes out of town with us na. Dahil dito, muling pinatunayan ng Pop Sa totoo lang, hindi na bumibenta ang I post a picture with a girl, the comments “So, I like that she’s close to my cousins.” Star na marami pa rin siyang fans. Hindi ganyang gimik sa mga millennials ngayon. The Kapamilya actor also noted that Michelle has would be so nasty. maikakaila na text votes ang nagpanalo Now, the reality begins for Jona, Lala, a caring personality, “And she’s good with kids and kay Jona. Ito ang dahilan kung bakit “It would be like they’d bash me. animals. So, like, that’s a good sign, di ba?” Mica and Jeremy. As the saying goes, not all They’d bash even the chick. But he made it clear that they’re both too young paboritong coach si Sarah ng mga sumasali winners are winners and not all losers are “They call her stupid for dating me. to think of getting married. sa The Voice Philippines. losers. So, who among them will make it big “Yeah, and she’s only 20. She’s a lot younger than Sa text votes results, pumangalawa You know what I mean? Stuff like that. me,” he concluded. in showbiz? Will Jona be the next Sarah G.? “And even until now, I still don’t like to si Isabela Vinzon ng Camp Kawayan, Just asking.. post stuff. ‘Cause I don’t have to publicize

17 2017 17 Entertainment

Sanya Lopez on starting out as an extra: Gabbi’s take on rivalry with

“Naranasan ko na hindi ako other GMA female stars + other stories papasukin sa tent.” Gabbi Garcia has reacted to the observation think she’s perfect for the iconic super heroine that she is one of the current favorites of GMA role. For one, she’s pretty.” and crew. Artist Center. Has she met Liza personally? “Kaya nga ngayon kapag may “You know, as a talent arm, it is “No, not yet. But I find her beauty arresting nakikita akong extra, kung puwedeng expected that GMA supports its on screen, not to mention her sexy figure. sana yung ginagawa sa mga artista, artists at all times. Right now, I She would be a very charismatic Darna for ganun din ginagawa sa extra. have lots of activities, like photo sure. This early, I want to wish her the best “Kasi tao rin naman ‘yan, e, dapat shoots so it’s understandable of luck. The majority wants her for the part pantay-pantay tayo. Kasi naranasan ko if the management promotes so that’s a good head start. She’ll be more siguro kaya ganun.” them to the hilt,” she confident in playing the character.” Sanya emphasized that it really avers. Interestingly, in her next grand takes passion and guts to be in the Due to her rising soap opera, she will breathe life entertainment industry. popularity, the to a character which can also be Encantadia star is being considered a “superhero.” EMPOY JITTERY OVER FIRST pitted against Barbie “That’sright! The title of my Sanya Lopez on humble beginnings LEAD ROLE MOVIE Forteza at this point. new show is Super Ma’m in which in showbiz: “Namura din ako ng “Oh no! There is no I portray a teacher. Did you know director. Pero ok lang yun. Kumbaga, COMEDIAN Empoy Marquez is competition between us. that my childhood dream was to napagdadaanan po talaga yun. Siguro the most visible actor on the big screen For one, I look up to Barbie become a teacher so I’m glad that talagang ibinigay sa akin ito nang these days. His suspense-thriller, because she’s already an in my new project for GMA, I will hindi madali bago ko makuha yung “Bloody Crayons” opened in theaters award-winning actress. This have the opportunity to play such kung ano ba ang dapat.” last Wednesday and while it is still season, she also snatched just even for the small screen. I will Sanya Lopez feels overwhelmed to showing, his new movie, the oddball acting nomination both be the saviour of the oppressed. I be given a new lead role via GMA- romantic comedy, “Kita Kita”, will from the Urian and hope viewers will support my new 7’s afternoon soap Haplos right after be opening this Wednesday. Empoy EDDYs. It’s quite a offering,” Marian states. her acting stint in the top-rating and his leading lady in “Kita Kita”, feat. fantaserye Encantadia. Alessandra de Rossi, are both proud “I believe we have different fortes and GMA Gelli de Belen talks about “Before ako nag-start ng as their movie got a Grade A from the knows how to further enhance them. We are Encantadia, wala pong nakakakilala Cinema Evaluation Board. fielded in the area where we’re strong at. So Daniel Padilla in ‘Sangre’ sa akin,” said the 20-year-old Kapuso Directed by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo that competition angle is out of the frame.” Isa sa characters na napapanood gabi-gabi actress. (of “Huling Cha Cha ni Anita”, the Asked how she handles bashers, Gabbi bilang Bettina “Betty” Toralba sa top rating Looking back at her humble movie was shot on location in Japan. reveals, “It’s a process actually. It didn’t happen teleserye na La Luna Sangre ang pinoportray beginnings, she said that it was the Alex de Rossi plays a blind girl who overnight. Through time, I guess. Admittedly, ni 1995 Urian Best Actress na si Gelli de late Master Showman German “Kuya falls in love with him thinking he’s when I was just starting, I also got affected and Belen na nagbabalik sa paggawa ng teleserye. Germs” Moreno who discovered her very handsome. This is Empoy’s first hurt. It was not really an encouraging stage. Ayon kay Gelli, na-miss niya ang acting dahil star potential. starring role and he would like to “I’m grateful that through the help of people nalinya siya sa pagho-host at sa comedy shows The then 16-year-old Sanya was just thank their producer, Piolo Pascual close to me, I felt more secure with myself as sa matagal na panahon. Masaya ang samahan tagging along her elder brother Jak and his Spring Films, for banking on days went by. I became confident with what sa La Luna Sangre at ginagalingan ang bawat Roberto during his guest appearances him. I can offer as an artist. Fortunately, it came eksena. “Happy set but of course minsan may for Kuya Germs’s late-night show “Salamat kasi sumugal sila sa akin to a point that I could already ignore them. konting pressure to finish certain sequences,” Walang Tulugan. pero siyempre, kinakabahan ako But of course, it would be a different story if kuwento ni Gelli. “Nung nasa Walang Tulugan ako, habang papalapit ang playdate ng their attack is already below-the-belt. I would Pinuri ni Gelli ang katrabaho na si Daniel blessing in disguise na nakaupo ako sa pelikula,” he says. “But so far, very definitely answer back.” Padilla na gumaganap bilang Tristan. isang tabi tapos kinuha ako ni Kuya positive and encouraging ang feedback There is a rumor circulating that with her “Hindi ko pa naka-eksena si Kathryn Germs. Pero pinakilala ako ni kuya mula sa mga nakapanood nito sa present success, she has allegedly developed an (Bernardo) but DJ is a sweetheart. Haven’t nun. advanced screenings, like sa preview attitude problem. had many scenes with him but so far from But Sanya soon learned that the nito sa UP na tawa nang tawa talaga “I’m not surprised at all. That’s normal in what I have seen, he is a natural. I think it’s journey to stardom is no mean feat. ang audience. Sabi ng Spring Films, show business. Whatever you do, people will also because he is comfortable with himself,” “Dumaan din po ako sa pagiging gagawa pa raw ako ng isang solo movie always have something to say about you. As sabi ng aktres. Nag-graduate din kamakailan extra... Marami na rin akong sa kanila pagkatapos nito, ang “Tondo the old adage goes, you can’t please everybody. ang panganay na anak ni Gelli at isa daw nakisaling-pusa ako sa shows. Dead”. Kakaiba rin ang concept nito As long as I know my true self and my family, ito sa pinakamasayang araw sa kanya bilang “Naranasan ko rin na hindi ako para sa millennials.” friends and manager assure that I haven’t magulang. papasukin sa tent,” referring to the He started his career in 2003. changed, others’ opinion won’t really matter “Yes my eldest graduated high school sa standby area allotted for artists during “Yung classmates ko nung high school, anymore,” ends Gabbi. Canada. Overwhelming joy and pride ang an on-location taping for a certain TV tawa nang tawa sa mga ginagawa feeling namin ni Ariel (Rivera),” kuwento pa series or a shooting for a film. ko, kaya tinuluy-tuloy ko na. Awa Marian Rivera praises ni Gelli. Asked about the incident she ng Diyos, nakapagpagawa na ako “I am open to anything. Of course I would encountered as an extra, Sanya ng sariling bahay sa Bulacan para Liza Soberano as Darna be interested to do an indie if something explained that she knew her place in sa family ko at dito rin sa Manila. Asked about Liza Soberano being the latest interesting comes my way. Always grateful for the scheme of things. Napagtapos ko na rin ng pag-aaral ang Darna, Marian Rivera has only good words to work,” pagtatapos ni Gelli. But at the same time, it taught her mga kapatid ko.” say about the ABS-CBN star. to appreciate the hard work of each “I give my thumbs up to her!” she avers. “I person that makes up a teleserye’s cast

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CHIARA SILO’S BIRTHDAY CHIARA SILO CELEBRATED HER 18TH BIRTHDAY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. 18 2017 18 FILIPINO CENTRE, TORONTO NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS

NOTICE is hereby given that a Special General Meeting of the Members of FILIPINO CENTRE, TORONTO is called for and will be held on the 7th day of September, 2017, at the Rembrandt Banquet Hall (930 Progress Ave, Scarborough, ON M1G 3T5), at 7:00 p.m. EST, for the following purposes: 1. To discuss the sale of the Filipino Centre, Toronto building located at 597 Parliament Street, Toronto, Ontario; 2. To discuss the proceeds from the sale of the Filipino Centre building. Please contact these telephone numbers to register/indicate attendance no later than Friday, September 1, 2017: 416-728-9313 / 416-921-4329 An official meeting notice will be mailed to all members in good standing. DATED the 1st day of August, 2017 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS By: Mary Ann San Juan President of the Board

PINTA CMD LAUNCHED from page 7 ko itong certificate na ito,” says Candace. Jenifer, being a true friend, doing microblading and Candace endured the “inconvenience.” Five was telling her not to say “ouch” years later, we now have PintaCMD, or anything showing pain. “Tiisin a makeup and cosmetics line. mo. Huwag kang aaray. Kailangan

19 2017 19 President Entertainment cites US, China for Kris Bernal vindicated after ugly Marawi aid 0

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has comments + other stories recognized the United States and China for providing Ejercito? We’ve heard that after their will play title-roler Dingdong Dantes’ half aid to the bitter exchange of words in social brother. We have no doubt their love team Philippine media over their love child, Ellie, they will quickly take off, especially now that government have now finally buried the hatchet, Ruru’s tandem with Gabbi Garcia is a thing in the fight against Islamic and not necessarily on each other’s of the past. State-linked backs. We are guessing that “Alyas Robin Hood, terrorists in The child custody case that Jake Book 2” will replace Jennylyn Mercado’s “My Marawi City. filed for him to have official visitation Love from the Star”, which will end soon “Let us rights for 5-year old Ellie at the San and whose ratings suffered when “La Luna give where Juan Regional Trial Court has been Sangre” started airing. Dingdong’s action credit is due. settled amicably out of court. Jake flew show will just be getting back its former time The United back to Manila from Singapore, where slot where it then ruled supreme. States helped the Armed Forces in this fight,” he is studying, just for the resolution We believe it has a better fighting chance Duterte told Filipino-American tourists during the 11th Ambassadors’ Tour Philippine of the case. in the ratings game than “My Love from the reception in Davao City. Jake’s mom, former actress Laarni Star” as it already has an established legion of The President then mentioned the first Enriquez, was there to accompany followers. batch of firearms and ammunition that China her son. Andi was also present but Ruru will be the new addition to the cast, delivered late last June. her fighting mom, Jaclyn Jose, who along with Solenn Heussaff as Dong’s new “And China committed and delivered a spewed venom in social media to love interest, replacing Megan Young who lot of firearms for us,” Duterte said, adding malign Jake, was nowhere to be found, died in Book 1. As for Dong, he will be Russia has also expressed its intention to which, maybe, is all for the best as super busy as he is now also doing a new extend assistance. KRIS Bernal has enough reason to feel the case was easily resolved and both movie, “Seven Sundays”, with Star Cinema “I don’t know about Russia but [President Vladimir] Putin, sabi niya tutulong siya [he jubilant because GMA-7 has really come parties were civil to each other and came out co-starring with Aga Muhlach and Enrique said he would also help],” he said. up with a top rater in her new show, mutually happy about the outcome. Gil, and a new romcom, “Sig and Aya”, with Duterte said neither Putin nor Chinese “Impostora”, even if it’s just a remake of a Jake and Andi even shook each other’s Anne Curtis for Viva Films. President Xi Jinping sought something in former series. hand as a sign of goodwill. They will sign return for their help. “Walang attachment The reviews on her performance in the their final agreement about the case later this ACTOR CONFUSED OVER diyan. Walang head of state, si Putin o si title role are all positive and viewers praise month as a formality and Ellie will now be President Xi Jinping magsabi, ‘O, bigyan kita the show’s being so fast-paced. Before the assured of a good future with both her mom FIRST AND LAST NAME but you should be loyal’ [No attachments. first week is over, Kris has already made her and dad having a say on how she will be Putin or Xi did not say, ‘I would give you this transformation from the ugly Nimfa to the reared to grow up and be a good person. AARON Yanga is one of the most promising but you should be loyal’],” he said. Duterte also said the country would beautiful clone of Rosette. Now that the hunks of GMA Artist Center. He now plays Eugene Domingo’s love interest, a former abide by the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty Rosette clone has made her appearance, Kris between Manila and Washington even as he MAUREEN DESTINED cop, in “Dear Uge”. It was the late Director will no longer have to go through the ordeal had reached out to non-traditional allies. of the excruciating two-hour application of FOR SHOWBIZ Gil Portes who discovered him four years ago “I welcome them all. Now, do not make prosthetic makeup needed to make her ugly and cast him in the movie “Bayang Magiliw” the mistake of, you know, putting something as Nimfa. ASIA’S Next Top Model first Pinay winner, where he was paired with Ellen Adarna. on my behavior. I like talking to people. You “It took quite a long time before the Maureen Wroblewitz, seems destined for “Wala akong ka-expi-experience noon have to make friends, and there is a need project took off and finally aired, but the showbiz. We heard sa acting, basta for you to acquire the of firearms and they long wait is worth it,” says Kris. “Lahat both the Kapuso kinuha ako at are there,” he explained “So, we have an RP-US Military Pact, that kami ng cast and staff are so happy so and Kapamilya isinalang ako Networks have with Ellen,” he was in 1950. It’s still there. So I cannot enter magagandang feedback na nakukuha into military alliances with other nations standing offers says. “Hiyang- namin sa social media at sa consistent high because I would be violating the US-RP ratings ng show. I really want to thank my for her and she’s hiya pa ako and agreement,” he added. two leading men, Rafael Rosell and Ryan studying her conscious sa harap In the Marawi offensive, the US provided Eigenmann, kasi naging very supportive options before ng camera. So technical support such as aerial surveillance talaga sila at inalalayan ako nang husto sa making a choice after that movie, nagtapos muna ako ng to Filipino troops on the ground, while China kissing scenes and bed scenes na alam nilang as to where she’ll pag-aaral. I finished information technology provided arms and ammunition worth P370 kabadong-kabado akong gawin pero naitawid sign a contract. then went to GMA at nakuha akong talent million. Both countries also pledged help for the rehabilitation of Marawi City. namin convincingly.” Her beauty is really pang-artista, unlike other nila. I played a small role in ‘Alyas Robin models who are really just meant for the Hood’ and now, kasali ako sa ‘Impostora’ as While highlighting America’s help in Kris is really vindicated with the success of fighting terrorists, the President took another ramp. the friend of Rafael Rosell. At heto nga, may “Impostora” after some folks bashed her for swipe at former US president Barack Obama being so thin when her FHM pictorial came Fast rising actor Ruru Madrid is an regular exposure ako in ‘Dear Uge’.” for the latter’s criticism of his bloody war on out, even calling her anorexic. This means unabashed fan and he rushed to the GMA He’s advised by concerned writers to drugs. viewers don’t see anything wrong with her Studios when he learned that Maureen was change his family name as Yanga doesn’t “[Obama] talked publicly about me, and appearance. a guest in GMA News Channel’s women’s have much of an audience recall. “I how I run this country…Do not tell me what show, “Mars”, just to have his photo taken tried changing it to Garcia, which is my to do, and do not just—you know—give with her. And in all fairness, they have very middle name. Pero ayaw ng GMA Artist me admonition. I am not a federal postal JACLYN’S ABSENCE good chemistry on screen. Maybe GMA Center, e. Ang gusto nilang palitan, ‘yung employee, so if you want something, go to TAKES POSITIVE NOTE should move heaven and earth and pair her Aaron. So, as of now, I don’t know yet kung the United Nations…Then, you can talk there until kingdom come and file a case with Ruru whose being built up now as a ano ang papalitan ko, ang first name ko ba or against me,” he said. IS it a case of all’s well that ends well for young action star and whose next project ang last name ko.” former lovers Andi Eigenmann and Jake is “Alyas Robin Hood, Book 2”, where he

Crayons na sina Janella Salvador, value the friendship that we have now and Jane Oineza on whether Sofia Andres, at Maris Racal we’re important to each other.” she and Kyle Secades are kung ano naman ang estado ng Sinabi naman ni Maris na hindi sila coupe kanilang mga love lives. ni Inigo Pascual. “No, yung friendship a couple: ‘Yes’ Ani Sofia tungkol sa relasyon namin ni Inigo, very happy kami ngayon sa nila ni Diego Loyzaga, sila daw ay nangyayari kasi we waited for three years to The girls of ‘Bloody Crayons’ “magkaibigan.” Okay naman po work together.” reveal the status of their respective kami halos magkasama po kami Pero kung hypothetically magugunaw araw-araw because of Pusong na daw ang mundo at tanungin ni Inigo si relationships. Ligaw.” Maris ng ‘do you love me,’ ang isasagot daw Si Janella naman at ang ni Maris ay “yes.” niya, “He is one of my inspirations along kanyang love team partner na si Sa Tonight with Boy Abunda, inamin ni with my family.” Elmo Magalona, “our friendship is now nasa Bloody Crayons star na si Jane Oineza na Sumagot rin ang iba pang star ng Bloody level na we really take care of each other. We couple na sila ni Kyle Secades. Dagdag pa 20 2017 20 JADINE INVITATION TO ALL DEVOTEES OF continued from page 7 Yassi Pressman ok men. Such thinking is dangerous for everyone. THE VIRGIN OF PENAFRANCIA At its simplest (and it’s way more complex loveless Fluvial Parade than this), it’s two sides of the same coin: It By : Paeng Nebres ( BCCA and Devotees of Virgin of Penafrancia ) forces women to disassociate with an integral A FEW years after her much-publicized part of their nature and makes them feel guilty breakup with former fellow Kapuso Sef On September 16, 2017 ( 3rd. Saturday ) is the Feast Day of our Lady of Penafrancia, the for feeling or acting on biological impulses while Cadayona, Yassi Pressman has remained Patroness of the Bicol Region in the Philippines. painting men as animals who aren’t equipped to loveless. The Devotees of the Virgin of Penafrancia from the Bicol Canada Community Association reel these same urgings in. Which doesn’t a bit bother her, Yassi ( BCCA ) together with the Organizers of the 9 Day House to House Novena are hosting stressed. After all nga naman, she just turned the celebration, beginning with the traditional Fluvial Parade at the Bluffers Park Lake at Are men such beasts that women 22 last May 11. Brimley Rd. in Scarborough, Ontario ( by the Lake ) and an evening Mass Celebration at have to constantly protect themselves She will not mention either kung may the Our Lady of Assumption Church at 2565 Bathurst St. , Toronto. from them? Are men so evil that the mga nanliligaw ba sa kanya ngayon. Too only thing they want from a woman is focused daw siya sa kanyang showbiz career DETAILS OF THE FEAST DAY CELEBRATION : SEPTEMBER 16, 2017 ( 3rd. sex, and the only way she can ensure na biglang umangat nang maging leading SATURDAY ) that he doesn’t leave her is to withhold lady siya ni Coco Martin sa top series na it until after marriage? FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. MORNING CELEBRATION AT THE BLUFFERS PARK & MARINA at Brimley Rd. Now it’s not just Ang Probinsyano South ( by the Lake ) And why, if two consenting adults decide to which keeps her busy. Sundays kasi, 8:30 AM – Assembly for the procession of the Virgin to the Dock at the Bluffers Park move in together before getting hitched, is the napapanood din siya sa ASAP ng ABS-CBN Marina, where the Fluvial Parade will start. ( Eastside of the Bluffers Park Marina ) woman always at fault? Last I checked, the ‘co’ where her dancing skills ay hinahangaan. 9:30 AM - PROCESSION TO THE DOCK STARTS in cohabitation meant that the couple made the Currently, too, nagsu-shooting siya for Ang 10:00 TO 11:30 AM FLUVIAL PARADE ON THE LAKE decision to live together, you know, together. Pambansang Third Wheel with Sam Milby Devotions will be celebrated at the park after the Fluvial Parade. and produced by Viva Films. She is as well a Pot Luck lunch ( picnic ) at the Park will follow after the Devotions. Marriage doesn’t guarantee a most in demand endorser. All in all, she has REMINDER : FOR THOSE THAT WISHES TO SAIL WITH THE FLUVIAL happily ever after. endorsed, at least, 17 products. PARADE ON THE LAKE. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LIFE JACKETS. ( You can At ano naman ang ginagawa niya sa purchase them at the CanadianTire or sports store. You can re-use them next year and Nadine isn’t alone, however. Many people kanyang earnings? every year ) Each province will be allocated with one sail boat that can accommodate 4 to 5 have spoken up to defend her. They’re not “Well, I save some. And the rest, Devotees. ( first come first serve, to those with Life Jackets ). defending James, because James doesn’t panggastos namin,” sagot ni Yassi. need defending. In fact, he isn’t even in the She’s her family’s breadwinner, we heard. EVENING CELEBRATION AT THE LADY OF ASSUMPTION CHURCH at 2565 conversation. Folks who lived together before marriage (or who decided to just live together She and her sister live with their British dad. Bathurst St. Toronto. and never get married) supported their decision, 6:45 PM Starts with a procession of the Virgin of Penafrancia around the church yard. saying that cohabitation helped them decide that Empoy type si Kaye Abad 7:00 PM Con-Celebrated Holy Mass with Bicolano Priest. After the Holy Mass a Fiesta/ their partner was the one for them. 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If marriage were the be all and end all Cebu City, na-link siya kay Chito Miranda of a happy relationship, we wouldn’t have news of the band Parokya Ni Edgar. stories about feuds between politician’s mistresses Chito, of course, is now married to Neri because they wouldn’t have mistresses to begin Naig na dati ring Kapamilya, with whom he with. has a baby boy. Kaye was last seen in the ABS-CBN series Support? Two Wives, which co-starred her with Jason Abalos, Erich Gonzales and Patrick Garcia. Other comments ‘supported’ (I use this term very loosely) the couple’s moving in together, but Of Empoy, loveless din daw siya at the in a really sick way. All the commenters seemed moment. Three times na siyang nasawi sa to be male (big surprise), and they all took the pag-ibig. Which, of course, ’di raw niya view that cohabitation was a good thing because sasabihin ang dahilan. sex, sex, and more sex. I’m not going to quote Now, richer by P1M, dahil binigyan sila them here because I don’t want these people to ng bonus ni Alessandra ng Cornerstone benefit from their crude comments. They view Talent Agency, Erick-son Raymundo, ng Nadine as an object (for James, presumably) to Spring Films Productions, may tatlo daw use sexually. kasalukuyang film offers si Empoy. Plus, a tv series. The implication of their horrendous It’s up daw sa kanyang business manager comments is that she isn’t to be (na ’di niya binanggit ang name), which of respected because she’s hot and is these projects ang kanyang tatanggapin. having premarital sex and thus, is not deserving of respect. Coco and Julia, safe sumagot These are the kinds of people you don’t want Napaka-safe ng sagot ni Coco Martin to move in with. Actually, these are the kind of people you don’t want to have a relationship nang matanong siya kung totoo bang with, period. These are the kinds of people who kasama ng mommy niya si Julia Montes sa need to seek psychological help. Hong Kong recently. “Hindi ko po alam, busy po ako sa work, eh,” ang maikling It’s none of our business! sagot ni Coco at wala na siyang iba pang naging pahayag tungkol dito’t nagpasalamat Every person—man, woman, lesbian, gay, na lang sa press. bi, trans, queer, straight, asexual, pansexual, Si Julia man, sa tuwing matatanong and everyone in between are all deserving of tungkol dito ay hindi niya rin masagot nang respect. To limit someone to one aspect of their diretso na itong huli nga ay si Boy Abunda personality is demeaning. Nadine is more than na ang nagtanong sa Tonight With Boy her romantic status. She’s an accomplished Abunda pero wala rin siyang naisagot. actress whose housing arrangements have nothing to do with her craft. We can begin to Anyway, malihim man sa love life niya si complain about her private life when it begins to Coco, sa trabaho naman ay bubusugin ka have a noticeably adverse effect on her creative niya sa gabi-gabing napakagandang episode ng FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano na nasa ika-100 JADINE weeks na ngayong Agosto. continued on page 24 21 2017 21 Entertainment Protest rally set vs PUV People to watch out for in 2017 + other stories modernization Every year a fresh crop of newcomers arrive on the scene trended worldwide on Twitter. She then became PISTON and No To Jeepney Phaseout determined to break out of obscurity and become the next Alden a part of the “lucky” group of housemates in the Coalition transport groups said they will Richards or Nadine Lustre. While many of the newcomers fall short reality TV series Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky Season hold today a protest against the public utility of that goal, a few faces rise and start to make a name. 7 and then in the primetime TV series FPJ’s Ang vehicle (PUV) modernization program of the Now, who will be 2017’s breakout stars? We have put together a Probinsyano. It’s just going to be a busy year for government. list of six up-and-coming names that we think are going to create an the millennials’ “hugot queen.” The protest, which will start in front of the interesting mark on the local showbiz scene this year. National Housing Authority in Quezon City Derrick refuses to ahve double at 7 a.m. and end at Mendiola in Manila, hopes to get the attention of President Gabbi Garcia DERRICK Monasterio is elated over the positive feedback he’s Rodrigo Duterte, according to Piston The 18-year-old actress earned getting for his performance as Almiro in “Mulawin Vs. Ravena”. president and NTJPC convenor George San a place in our shortlist for 2017 We’ve seen him in some dramatic episodes and he is quite effective Mateo. breakout contenders when she in getting the sympathy of the viewers, especially in his scenes with “Let us tell President Duterte to act joined the cast of the hit series Dennis Trillo who is very mean to him. And we all know that Den- quickly to stop the implementation of the Encantadia as Alena. Although nis, a multi-award winning actor who can be very intense, can easily Omnibus Franchising Guidelines [OFG] she’s already appeared in a few swallow his co-stars alive if they prove to be inadequate and incom- of the Department of Transportation,” San Kapuso shows, it’s only recently petent in their acting skills. But Derrick manages to rise to the occa- Mateo urged jeepney drivers and operators. when people started noticing the sion and hold his own in his challenging scenes with Dennis. Operators in Zambales, Bataan and young star as the love team with Director Dominic Zapata praises Derrick for his dedication in Pampanga are also expected to conduct a Ruru Madrid also gains numbers his craft as an actor. “Pati sa action scenes and stunts niya, ayaw transport strike in their respective areas, among TV viewers. niyang magpa-double, like noong ibitin siyang patiwarik habang according to San Mateo. tino-torture siya ni Joko Diaz. He insisted he himself would do it.” The OFG, which was signed by Joshua Garcia “I did it myself kasi gusto kong ako mismo, maramdaman ko Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade last As the star of one of the biggest films of 2016 ‘yung bigat ng eksena at makita ang tamang reactions sa mukha ko, June 19, requires a shift to modern PUVs (Vince & Kath & James), everyone is going to be sa katawan ko,” says Derrick. “Kasi kung may dobol ka nga, tapos that comply with the emission standards of paying close attention to this young actor. Billed as pumalpak naman, ’di sa akin pa rin magre-reflect yun. So I might as the Department of Environment and Natural the next John Lloyd Cruz, the teen actor is working well do it myself. Mahirap talaga ‘yung eksena but it’s very fulfilling Resources and a three-year transition period his way up using his biggest advantage – his acting for me na nagawa ko ‘yun kahit after the scene, pulang-pula na raw for all existing, updated and valid franchises. skill. Slowly but surely, the former PBB Teen ang mukha at buong katawan ko.” The modern PUVs should have a Euro4 housemate transitions from TV actor to bona fide Starting this week, you will see Derrick’s slow transformation to emission or better, friendly to persons movie star. Joshua is currently filming Bloody Crayons, a follow up become a Mulawin or taong ibon himself. “The moment that I fully with disability and senior citizens and to his recent movie. transform into a bird man is a truly glorious one. Napakaganda ng are equipped with safety and comfort pagkakagawa sa eksena and I’m really proud of it kaya abangan nyo features such as CCTV, GPS, automatic Gil Cuerva ang paglipad ni Almiro.” fare collection system, wi-fi, speed limiters Who, you may be asking? Let us introduce and dashboard cameras, according to the you to the next possible big star in television. Transportation department. The 21-year-old showbiz newbie is half- How Diana’s husband survives fatherhood Spanish and he’s one of the most sought- after print and ramp male models on the DIANA Zubiri doesn’t look like the mother of two kids at all as she Senator seeks Palace support looks as slim and sexy like when she started as a Seiko Films screen local fashion scene. Gil is no stranger to the for SIM registration bill 0 spotlight, and now all eyes are on him as siren. “My eldest son, Achilles, is now 8 years old and an honor student at the Ateneo,” she says. “Magwa-one year old naman ‘yung the next Matteo Do in the GMA remake of A senator urged the Department of Information My Love From the Star opposite Jennylyn bunso ko, si Aliyah, who I’m breastfeeding up to now. Soon after and Communications Technology (DICT) to Mercado. I gave birth, pinag-diet na ako ng husband ko (Fil-Aussie Andrew convince Malacañang to support a measure Smith) at sabay kami laging mag-work out so, ayan, I quickly lost mandating the registration of subscriber identity Kim Domingo the weight I gained during my pregnancy.” module (SIM) cards. For a long time, nobody knew who she was Diana is the special guest at the taping of “Dear Uge” when Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian stressed the need until the audience watched her regularly in we made a press visit. She stars in the episode, “Gulaman”, for the measure, highlighting that 110 million prepaid SIM cards are active in the country. Bubble Gang and a cover of a popular men’s playing a soon to be old maid who falls for a man, played by Ced Torrecarion, who only plays with her heart. She soon realizes that “If you look at statistics, there are about 110 magazine featured her sexy self. To start off million active and outstanding prepaid SIM cards the guy she ignores, played by Starstruck runner up Jay Arcilla, is a very promising year, Kim is cast as Vhong in the whole country,” Gatchalian said. Navarro’s leading lady in the remake of Mang the one really meant for her. He added, “If our population is 100 million, it Kepweng. It’s her first major role in a film in Diana is glad that GMA-7 continues to give her assignments. appears that even babies have prepaid SIM card. It eight years, not to mention her first lead role. After she appeared in “Encantadia”, she was later included in just goes to say that some people own two, three, “D’Originals”. So how’s married life now? “Enjoy naman. Hands on four SIM cards.” Ronnie Alonte kami ng husband ko in taking care of our baby. Wala kaming yaya The lawmaker noted that criminal groups have It’s hard to believe that the Hashtags member was at siya ang madalas na gumigising sa gabi, lalo na kapag may taping been using prepaid SIM cards in their illegal activities. picked up by our radar, he is not in one, but in ako at kailangan ko magtrabaho nang maaga. Decision niya ‘yun, e. Sabi ko, sigurado ka ba? E, he wants to experience daw ‘yung kami “And that’s becoming a source of harassment two movies last playing important roles. Both and criminality. So, it’s about time to have that mismo mag-aalaga so, sige. Now, halos one year old na ang baby films were entries to the recently-concluded Metro registration of prepaid SIM cards. We’re the only Manila Film Festival. Will he be the next big girl namin, mas malaki na, and he’s glad we survived it, pero may country in Asia that does not register prepaid SIM leading man? That’s what we need to find out this maid naman kami to help us around the house.” cards,” Gatchalian said. year since his mother network is grooming him as a Diana has her own online clothing store that used to focus Gatchalian has authored Senate Bill 203, or matinee idol. He just needs to go through a couple before only on sports outfit. “But now, nag-branch out na kami in the “SIM Card Registration Act,” which requires more acting workshops to address what he really lacks. making mom’s clothes for breastfeeding kasi ako mismo, nahirapan all prospective buyers of prepaid SIM cards to maghanap ng damit na puede kang magpasuso. You can contact me present a valid identification cards bearing their photographs before being allowed to purchase Elisse Joson at loving_diana @instagram and lovingdianaz on Facebook.” Her erstwhile ka-love team, Alfred Vargas, will have a church one. Her biggest break was her being cast in a fast-food commercial, Old SIM cards, on the other hand, will be wedding on July 24. Will she be going? “Yes,I will attend, kahit which promoted the concept of welcoming change and moving required to be registered within 180 days from the hindi siya nagpunta noong wedding ko.” forward after a heartbreak. The TVC itself went viral online and effectivity of the proposed measure, he cited.

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Skyea D’Aoust celebrated her birthday at Woodbine Fantasy fair. She was joined by her family and her friends. 22 2017 22 ‘Wildflower’ hits new all-time high rating Spotlight Fans have been eagerly anticipating the comeback of Vin Abrenica as Jepoy and the appearance of Yen Santos as the fake Lily Cruz in ABS-CBN’s hit primetime series Wildflower. According to the data from Kantar Media on July 3, Wildflower hit a new all-time high with a national TV rating of 25.8 percent from combined urban and rural homes compared to its rival program, which only got 10.7 percent. Yen Santos (left) and Vin Abrenica add tension in “Wildflower” as the story faces new dramatic turns The episode featured Natalie holding both Emilia (Aiko Melendez) and Ivy (Maja Salvador) captive, and Raul (Wendell Ramos) saving his son Diego’s (Joseph Marco) life. As Diego finds out about his father’s secret persona as Jaguar, will he join him in his mission to put the Ardientes down? What will happen when Jepoy finally returns? How will the fake Ivy Aguas shake things up? Kantar Media uses a nationwide panel size of 2,610 urban and rural homes that represent 100 percent of the total Philippine TV viewing population, while the other ratings data supplier AGB Nielsen reportedly has only 2,000 homes based solely in urban areas that represent only 57 percent of the Philippine TV viewing population. Escolta 1950’s

Maybe, the slots for the next four films that will their finished products better. What happens Bianca. “Pero ayaw naming madaliin. Mga bata pa The Trouble with Indie be chosen based on their submitted full length most of the time is they spend for the produc- naman kami pareho.” films, would be reserved for indie films. We’re not tion, but they don’t promote their films at all. So “Sabi ng lola ni Bianca, maghintay raw muna Films sure, though. what do you expect? Their movies come and go kasi 17 lang siya,” says Miguel. “So friends muna But as it is, don’t we already have so many in the theaters without people even knowing that lang kami ngayon, but the moment na may go THE December Metro filmfest has not even indie film festivals being conducted throughout they are being shown. Miguel warned by Bianca’s signal na, liligawan ko talaga si Bianca the old started yet but it has already become controversial the year? This includes the Cinemalaya Filmfest grandma: She’s only 17 fashioned way. That’s the only way I can show my because three members of the selection commit- (to be held this coming August), Cinema One respect for her at hindi ‘yung gaya nang madalas tee who chose the first four official entries have Originals Filmfest (to be held in November), and nangyayari ngayon na nagkakarelasyon kahit sa resigned. They did so because one member said we also have the QCinema Filmfest in October, Miguel warned by Bianca’s grandma: text-text lang. Isa pa, I’m in college, nag-aaral pa commercialism ruled in the choices of the four Singkuwentro Filmfest, CineFilipino Filmfest, To- She’s only 17 ako, so ang hirap namang pagsabayin ng pag-aaral finalists. These films are: “Ang Panday” starring Farm Filmfest and the latest is Pista ng Pelikulang at pag-aartista tapos may love life ka pa.” and directed by Coco Martin; “Almost is Not Pilipino also to be held this August and it will THE feedback from their fans all indicate that No doubt this is a wise decision for both of Enough” with Jericho Rosales and Jennylyn be conducted nationwide. We don’t see main- they are in favor of Bianca Umali and Miguel Tan- these young stars. They are good role models for Mercado, directed by Dan Villegas; “#Love Traps stream filmmakers complaining that they are not felix being sweethearts in real life. Some fans are teenagers their age and not like other stars who Family Goals” with Vic Sotto, directed by Tony included in these film festivals. even urging them: “Sana, maging kayo na talaga. readily admit that they are living in. Bianca is a Reyes; and “The Revengers” with Vice Ganda, The sad fact is that all these indie film festivals Sobrang kinikilig kami kapag magkasama kayo as real future gold mine for GMA-7 as she’s not only Daniel Padilla and Pia Wurtzbach, directed by do not make money. Majority of their entries Lawiswis at Pagaspas in ‘Mulawin vs. Ravena’.” very beautiful on and off screen but can also at Joyce Bernal. lay big fat eggs at the box office, just like what But both Bianca and Miguel prefer to take it well even when given the most difficult dramatic As you can see, not one of these four mov- happened in the Metro Filmfest last year where easy. “Hindi naman namin inaalis ang possibil- scenes. ies belong to the indie films variety that usually they chose to show only indie films. What indie ity na maging kami nga balang araw kasi happy has mostly unknown and not so bankable stars. filmmakers should really do is to try to promote naman kami talaga sa company ng isa’t isa,” says

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nakabitin kami sa harness while playing it,” she says. “Dapat perfect lagi ang timing pati doon sa pagsipa namin sa bola kasi it’s like playing soccer, pero nasa ere kayong lahat. But so far, okay naman ang pagpapagod namin kasi maganda ang feedback from the viewers. Talagang naa-appreciate nila ‘yung kakaibang game na nilalaro namin.” The characters who are directly affected by the results of the exciting game of Sipakbul are Bianca Umali as Lawiswis and Miguel Tanfelix as Pagaspas. They have to score a lot of points so they will be allowed to leave Avila for their love affair to flourish. If they would fail, then their relationship would be adversely affected. Meantime, another young actor in the show is getting good reviews for BEA Binene says one of the most difficult his fine acting, Kiko Estrada, who plays things she does in “Mulawin Vs. Ravena” is Rodrigo. He’s quite intense on cam and he playing the aerial game called Sipakbul. This is reveals that ten minutes before he faces the like the Quidditch game in Harry Potter films camera, he quiets down in a corner to fully where they are flying while being engaged in a internalize his role and the scene he’ll do so he unique contest that requires them to fly high can deliver exactly what their director expects. and do stunts in the air. As a result, he shows that he really has what it “Mahirap ang taping ng eksena kasi ma- takes to be a serious dramatic actor. action siya but we have to make ‘yung mga galaw namin well controlled and limited kasi 23 2017 23 WANTED Entertainment Local Nannies and Caregivers For Interested parties, Maine continues ‘journey’ with Alden please CALL + other stories (905) 306-1341 ina-acknowledge nilang nakatulong ako “I actually didn’t know about it. I was sa CDO Funtastyk Young Pork Tocino also surprised that he was part of it,” said NOW at patuloy pa rin silang nagtitiwala sa Gabbi, who went solo at the unveiling of akin. Bago pa lang ako sa showbiz, YES! Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful Stars. kinuha na nila ko. Isa sila sa mga unang She continued, “I’m very happy for Ruru, endorsements ko and up to now, we’re by the way, for him joining Alyas Robin still together. Talagang iba ang CDO kasi Hood.” forever young, malambot and perfect ang Ruru, for his part, escorted Alyas Robin For Sale lasa kaya in them, I have found my forever Hood co-star Andrea Torres at the red- Panasonic DMW-MS2 Microphone .” carpet event. $ 313.13 / best offer But her feet remain firmly planted Pointing at the Kapuso actor who was on the ground in saying she knows her standing a few feet away from her, Gabbi popularity will not be forever. “Kasi po cheerfully exclaimed, “Ayan si Ruru! Hindi hindi ko naman pinangarap na mapunta naman kami hiwalay, di ba? sa ganitong posisyon. Kasi, akala po ng “And as for the GabRu love team, Call 416-945-2336 MAINE Mendoza is celebrating her 2nd iba, madali siya, puro glitz and glamour actually we still work together every Sunday anniversary in showbiz this month. It ang nakikita nila. Parang walang paghihirap on Sunday PinaSaya. sa ganitong buhay. Pero meron din pong “Wala namang hiwalayang totally na was in July of 2015 when she joined “Eat JADINE downside ang pagiging artista. It’s a lot of naganap.” Bulaga” as Yaya Dub, from being a YouTube continued from page 21 sensation for her dubsmash hits. Then she hard work. Siguro ito ‘yung isang bagay The 18-year-old Kapuso actress said output and if it harms the people around her, was paired with Alden Richards by chance, na hindi ka dapat malunod. Kasi, pana- she understands GMA-7 management’s such as if she intentionally pees on a fellow panahon lang din naman po ‘yan. Hindi decision to let her and Ruru work on and the rest, as they say, is history. She’s actor without his or the director’s consent now one of the biggest young stars in local forever ang kasikatan pero habang nasa ‘yo individual projects. during a taping for a TV show, for example. showbiz. ito, di i-enjoy mo lang. Basta when it comes “It’s like exploring your own path and The nebulous ‘being a bad example for our “Sobrang bilis talaga ng lahat ng to tocino, may forever talaga kasi, CDO career. Eventually, we have to grow as an children’ doesn’t count. Many politicians (on nangyari,” she says. “Up to now, I find Funtastyk Young Pork Tocino, forever nang artist. both sides) are bad examples for our children. myself asking, bakit ako? What did I do to nasa bahay namin yan. At para matuklasan “We can’t just stay as a love team. We’ve If we’re going to throw stones at anyone, deserve lahat ng good things na nangyari pa ang sikreto ng forever young, stay been a love team for the past three years, by shouldn’t we start with the people who govern sa’kin, sa career ko? It was something I updated with CDO Funtastyk Young Pork the way. the country first? never planned, kaya hindi ko pa rin ma- Tocino Facebook page.” “So, no hard feelings. It’s just reality. It’s gets kung ano ba meron ako para ibigay our career, it’s [part of] the industry.” If anything, we should be sa’kin lahat ng blessings na ito. So I just Gabbi Garcia surprised by celebrating Nadine’s bravery. want to thank the Lord for all His graces, GABBI’S CAREER PATH. Asked about Sure, she and James may not si Alden na kasama ko sa journey na ito, temporary split of love team her career plans, Gabbi said that she’s ready be living the Christian ideal, and and all our supporters who watch our with Ruru Madrid to take on what the network bosses want shows, our movies, our TV commercials for her showbiz career. sure, she didn’t give a straight at sinusuportahan talaga lahat ng products Gabbi Garcia on “After Encantadia, I took a break. And it answer, but she gave as truthful that we endorse.” Ruru Madrid landing felt really good to reboot yourself, to have a an answer any actor with a What endears her to her fans and the his own GMA-7 fresh start. project without her ‘sweet’ reputation to uphold can public even more is that she has remained “And now, I’m up to almost all magazine as leading lady: give. And isn’t honesty and taking humble and level- headed. As one writer “Eventually we have shoots. I have many upcoming covers, so says: “Never lumaki ang ulo niya. Never to grow as an artist. stay tuned for it.” responsibility for one’s decisions siyang nagkaroon ng attitude problem.” We can’t just stay as Will she also consider doing an FHM a thing to celebrate? Lord knows a love team. We’ve The makers of CDO Funtastyk Young been a love team for sexy cover shoot? that both are in decline right now. Pork Tocino acknowledge the fact that the past three years, Gabbi answered, beaming, “As of now, If anything, that’s what their fans Maine helped their brand to become the by the way. So, no I’m still enjoying my image as a youngster. top- selling and most well loved tocino in hard feelings.” “I’m not denying naman na I won’t do it. should be taking away from all the country today. “Our sales more than But, we’ll see. this. Gabbi Garcia said she was taken by doubled and tripled since she endorsed it,” “We’ll cross the bridge when we get surprise by the news that her perennial they say. there. That said, it’s my belief that we leading man Ruru Madrid will join the cast “Iba rin po ‘yung feeling na nagiging “But my mind is still concentrating in shouldn’t let James get away with this, of GMA-7’s upcoming primetime series part ka ng success nila ’di ba?” Maine other things pa.” either. We should question his silence. Alyas Robin Hood Book 2. says. “At nakakatuwa po kasi talagang He’s reaping the benefit of being a good- looking man in a patriarchal society, seemingly standing back while his girlfriend gets assaulted by public opinion because the man na mga jury ng ating mga festivals, on all sides. I hope I’m wrong about Is Nora Aunor festival is dapat may pagkakaisa talaga. Tignan natin this and someone sends me an article of prioritizing kung sino talaga ‘yung matinong pelikula. James telling us that it’s really none of our getting tired of “commerce over Hindi ‘yung palakasan kasi may ibang business. Not that Nadine needs saving; art.” judges na pabor kay ganito, kay ganyan. she doesn’t. She’s been holding her own Aunor, who has So sana hindi tinitignan sa ganoong quite well. But it would be nice to know making movies? won several best sitwasyon. Sana piliin ang mga pelikula na that she’s being actively supported. actress trophies karapatdapat para doon sa festival talaga,” MANILA – If it were only up to her, But really, what Nadine and James do from the MMFF she said. within the confines of their relationship veteran actress Nora Aunor no longer wants through the years, So far, the MMFF has chosen four films to make movies. isn’t any of our business. That pieces like noted that the independent film sector based on script submissions to be part of this have to be written speaks of a society “Kasi kung ako ang tatanungin mo, helps the movie industry because it opens a this year’s festival. It includes Coco Martin’s hangga’t maari ayaw ko na gumawa ng that has its priorities all wrong. That we lot of opportunities for more people. adaptation of “Ang Panday,” and Star are more alarmed at the news of two pelikula. Gusto ko ibalik na lang ang mga “Hindi sa ano pa mang bagay, hindi sa Cinema’s superhero flick “The Revengers,” pelikulang ginagawa ko noong araw tulad people moving in together than say, the nagmamalaki, malaking tulong ‘yun at which stars Vice Ganda, Daniel Padilla, and Supreme Court banning the importation ng mga ‘Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos,’ malaking tulong din sa mga direktor natin Pia Wurtzbach. ‘Bona,’ at ‘Himala.’ Ayaw ko ng gumawa of contraceptives despite the passing na kailangan gumawa din naman tayo ng Also part of the “Magic 8” are “Almost of the Reproductive Health Law or a ng mga 10 shooting days kasi unang-una, mga pelikulang indie. Dahil sa halimbawa is Not Enough” directed by Dan Villegas kapag hindi na-recognize ‘yung ibang tao, politician who says that gay people are sa mga bata nating direktor ay madami din and starring Jennylyn Mercado and Jericho worse than animals before abandoning his ang napapasama ay ‘yung artista,” she said ang magagaling kaya siguro depende na Rosales; and Antonio Reyes’ “Love Traps in an interview during the recent The Eddys political post to go play sports for money, ‘yun sa kuwento o material na gagawin ng #FamilyGoals” top-billed by Vic Sotto and or even just the decades-long problem Awards. isang artista,” she said. Dawn Zulueta. The actress made the statement after of Filipinos starving because of faulty What’s important, Aunor stressed, is The other four, which will be picked food sustainability systems shows that she was asked about the controversy for everyone to be united in pushing for a from finished film submissions, will be surrounding this year’s Metro Manila Film yes, the Philippines does have a morality better Philippine cinema. announced at a later date. problem—we just have to look in the Festival after four members of its executive “Maging artista ka, direktor o kung sino committee left their post supposedly right places before we can properly address it. 24 2017 24 niyang gusto niyang maging girlfriend si Andrea, Jericho drops Jennylyn, Miguel wants more biniro namin siya na puwede na niyang ligawan si Andrea ngayon dahil wala itong karelasyon. Derek to the rescue kissing scene with Pag-amin niya, “Ang hirap, e. “Ewan ko. I think hindi siya ready. Bianca “Ramdam ko lang. JENNYLYN Mercado’s “My Love ”Tsaka sigurado hindi naman niya ako type.” from the Star” is ending next week NO doubt the young love team of and she already had her last taping Bianca Umali and Miguel Tanfelix is one FOLLOWING IN DINGDONG’S day, so she can now focus on of the reasons why teen viewers are closely FOOTSTEPS. Bilang artista ay nais ni Rob na shooting her entry to the December sundan ang mga yapak ni Dingdong Dantes. film festival, “Almost Not Enough”. following “Mulawin Vs. Pagpuri niya, “Solid guy, napakabait na tao, Ravena” every night. Her leading man in the movie was parang hindi niya alam na Dingdong Dantes originally supposed to be Jericho Their fans really want to siya. Rob Moya admits crush on Rosales, her partner in “Walang know what will happen “Very humble, very approachable, lalo na to the characters they Andrea Torres when it comes to cars, motorcycles, yun ang mga Forever”, for which they both won the play as Lawiswis and hilig po niya, e. 2015 Metro filmfest best actress and Pagaspas. No less than Newbie Kapuso actor Rob Moya confesses “Very nice guy.” best actor awards. the top 90s love team of Angelu de Leon why he’s head over heels over Kapuso actress Sobrang natuwa si Rob na kasama siya sa parts But Jericho has since backed out and Bobby Andrews, who are also part of Andrea Torres: “Kasi unang-una, sobrang ganda. 1 and 2 ng Alyas Robin Hood at lagi pa siyang from the project. The official reason At the same time, sobrag nagagandahan din ako kasama sa mga eksena ni Dingdong sa naturang given is that he’s doing a movie with “Mulawin Vs. Ravena”, say that they see sa attitude niya.” GMA series. themselves in Bianca and Miguel. Director Paul Soriano and he’ll start Inamin ng bagitong aktor na si Rob Moya another one that is meant to be Naaaliw akong panoorin sila kasi na crush niya ang Kapuso actress na si Andrea DARING. Dahil guwapo siya at maganda ang entered in the Sundance Filmfest in naaalala ko ‘yung time namin ni Bobby,” Torres. katawan, open daw si Rob sa sexy pictorials para says Angelu. “Malakas ang kilig factor ng Biniro namin si Rob na mahilig pala siya sa sa isang underwear endorsement. the U.S. come January. So Quantum tambalan nila. As of now, I can see that seksing babae. Lahad niya, “Oo, oo! Kaya nagpapaganda ako Films, the producer of “Almost Is Not more than just being a loveteam, they are Tanggi niya, “Ah, hindi! ng katawan ngayon. Enough”, has to go find another really good friends who respect each other “Kasi unang-una, sobrang ganda. “Kasi nung first season [ng Alyas Robin Hood] leading man for Jennylyn. personally. Maganda talaga ang chemistry “At the same time, sobrag nagagandahan din ang taba ko. Kaya madalas ako sa gym ngayon. And the lucky guy is Derek Ramsay, ako sa attitude niya.” “Kasi ang gusto kong malaman ng mga tao, with whom Jennylyn was first paired in nila on and off screen kaya I’m not Magkasama sila ni Andrea sa upcoming GMA pag nakita nyo si Rob Moya, ‘Ah, hindi lang siya surprised na mas dumarami ang fans nila.” “English Only, Please”, for which they series na Alyas Robin Hood 2 na eere sa August artista, ano rin siya…” both won the 2014 Metro Filmfest “And they’re both very good actors,” 14 kapalit ng My Love From The Star nina Sex symbol? best actress and best actor awards, adds Bobby. “Pareho silang may kakaibang Jennylyn Mercado at Gil Cuerva. “Oo.” intensity sa acting nila and you can see Sabi pa niya, “Nung first season, as in na- Sa pelikula naman ay handa rin siyang maging directed by Dan Villegas, who’s also this in their dramatic scenes in ‘Mulawin starstruck talaga ako sa kanya.” daring. directing “Almost Is Not Enough”, Vs. Ravena’. Malayo ang mararating ng Alam raw ni Andrea na may crush si Rob dito. Nagawa na raw niyang magka-gay love scene. so it will be a happy reunion for all loveteam nila.” “Sa isang show, parang tinanong siya ng host, Pag-amin niya, “Ah nagawa ko na, yung of them. Both Jen and Derek have In a recent scene, Bianca and Miguel I forgot the show, ‘Sinong artista ang alam mong kasama ko si Gabby Eigenmann, sa Swipe na officially started shooting for the may crush sa ‘yo?’ movie. movie. are shown kissing each other. It’s their first “Sinabi niya ang pangalan ko. “Nag-kiss kami.” kissing scene and the social media buzz Meantime, Jen wants to thank all “May nag-post sa Facebook, ‘tapos nilagay Ipinalabas raw nitong nakaraang Pebrero ang those who watched “My Love from is that they seem to be really in love with yung pangalan ko sa comment, ‘tapos nakita ko,” naturang pelikula kung saan gay ang papel ni the Star” during its two month run. one another now. But Miguel says he felt natatwang kuwento ni Rob. Gabby at callboy naman ang role ni Rob. unfulfilled with that scene. Paano nalaman ni Andrea na may gusto si Rob Kahit raw matinding gay love scene ay kaya “Huwag kayong bibitaw on its last “Sa totoo lang nabitin ako kasi hindi dito? niyang gawin. week kasi andaming exciting things naman nagtama ang lips namin,” he says. “I think dahil tine-text ko siya dati,” at muling Sa pelikula raw lang daring si Rob, sa tunay na na mangyayari in the show,” she says. “Pero abangan na lang natin, baka sa mga tumawa ang binata. buhay ay hindi; never pa raw niyang nasubukang “Salamat sa suporta and promise, susunod na episodes, matuloy na.” makipag-cybersex o mag-nude selfie. hindi kayo mabibigo dahil super kilig WILL HE COURT ANDREA? Dahil inamin ang ending nito.”

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KIM DOMINGO denies she feels bitter that since become big leading men in their own right. totoo. Nadine Lustre bested her in this year’s FHM Louise was also given other primetime shows “Tsaka alam naman po ng lahat na sila talaga,” Sexiest Woman poll. “Hindi totoong sumama where she played the lead, like “One True Love”, pahayag niya tungkol sa relasyon nina Nadine at Diet & Exercise for Weight-Loss: ang loob ko,” she says. “I’m happy for her. She’s “Mundo Mo’y Akin”, “Kambal Sirena”, but still James. deserving. Iba-iba naman ang taste ng tao, so true stardom seems elusive for her and the masa okay lang.” audience won’t just embrace her wholeheartedly. The Best Way to But she’s still called the new Pantasya ng Let’s now see if the combination of Viva and Willie Revillame, bagets para Bayan. Other parties tag her the Pambansang ABS-CBN would provide the much needed kay Ash Ortega Lose Weight? Boobies. “Ay, ano yun?” she laughs. “Puede, magic for her career and make her the bigger star Pantasya ng Bayan na lang?” she aspires to be. GMA7 obviously knows she’s hot because Father figure man ang turing ni Ash How to cut calories to lose weight Ortega kay Willie Revillame, bagets pa Diet and exercise are both important for even before her current afternoon show ended, “D’Originals”, she’s already cast in a new soap Yassi Pressman defends James rin ang Wowowin host sa paningin ng weight loss. What you eat affects your health meant for primetime, “The Good Teacher”, with Reid, Nadine Lustre from nakababatang Kapuso star. and physical activity has numerous health Marian Rivera. Masaya si Ash sa oportunidad na benefits. But, if you really want to see that “Napaiyak nga ako when they informed me na intrigues makatrabaho si Willie bilang isa sa kanyang number on the scale drop, what you put in kasama ako sa ‘The Good Teacher’ at Nandun si long-time celebrity guest hosts. Maliban your mouth matters most. People who simply Ms. Marian and I was so happy ako ang kanyang Yassi Pressman explains that her friends, sa mga nadiskubre niya sa kanyang sarili, real-life couple James Reid and Nadine Lustre, cut calories to slim down lose about 2 pounds personal choice to play the role of her sister. marami rin daw siyang nalaman tungkol kay GMA then contacted her and initially included are not affected by recent issues hounding them. a week, says a study in the International Kuya Wil. Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic her in “Bubble Gang”. Soon, she was cast in “Wala naman po kasing katotohanan yun, kaya parang hindi naman po yata sila naapektuhan Pag-alala niya, “Parang bagets lang. Disorders. At the same time, people who “Juan Happy Love Story” with Heart Evangelista and Dennis Trillo, which was followed by dahil di po talaga totoo,” says Yassi. Natutuwa siya sa amin ni Amal kasi sa exercise but don’t restrict calories drop less “D’Originals”. Now, Summit Media has also Ipinagtanggol ni Yassi Pressman ang mga mga host, kami ‘yung youngest. Eh parang than half a pound each week. released her own book, “State of Undress”, kaibigang sina James Reid at Nadine Lustre mas nae-enjoy niya na kami kasama. Wala, Why doesn’t physical activity produce featuring Kim in various daring photos. It’s now kaugnay ng mga isyung kinasasangkutan ng real- natutuwa lang siya kasi mga bagets kami, the same pound-dropping results as calorie on sale for only P250. “Lahat po ng kuha ko life sweethearts. mga millenials. Pero in fairness to Kuya, restriction? One thought is that though diyan, totoo, natural. Walang photo-shopped.” Una, may mga bumatikos sa naging pahayag marunong siya makisama with us. Lagi ni Nadine nang matanong tungkol sa isyung exercise burns calories, it doesn’t rev your She admits she has received indecent kaming nag-aasaran. Si Kuya, sobrang proposals. “Never ko pong pinatulan. I just nagli-live-in na raw sila ni James. metabolism, says a study in Obesity Reviews. generous niya, sobrang maalaga sa lahat ng It also doesn’t prevent your metabolism ignore them kasi taken na ako.” Hindi direktang sinagot ni Nadine ang tanong. Pero sinabi niyang “normal” na ngayon staff niya, sa mga co-hosts niya.” from slowing as you lose pounds. As you She says the guy is non-showbiz. “I’m 22 and he’s 32, so he understands me and my kind of ang live-in at wala siyang nakikitang masama Kaya rin raw makipagsabayan ni Willie slim down-via any method-your metabolism work perfectly.” kung totoo man ito. kina Ash at Amal. slows incrementally with your weight loss Sabi naman ni Yassi tungkol dito, “Ako po Kuwento ni Ash, “Nalalaman niya ‘yung and, despite what many believe, exercising kasi, personally, wala po talaga akong alam sa mga words ng millenials like ‘G ka ba?’ doesn’t keep that from happening. As you lose Louise aims to become a ganun pong mga detalye. Ganun. Nakikipagkulitan siya. ‘Yung mga weight, you burn fewer calories via exercise. bigger star “Baka naman po may mga pagkakataon na suot namin, sinasabi niya, ‘Ay wow, pang- For example, a 150-pound person who works nandun siya [sa bahay ni James], baka naman rin bumisita lang. millenial ah.’ Tapos sina Ara pag mga pang the elliptical for 30 minutes burns about 306 LOUISE de los Reyes left GMA-7 two “Hindi ko po alam. Pero at the end of the day, matatanda, ‘Ay, mga auntie.’” calories. After losing 10 pounds, that person months ago and moved to Viva Artist Agency we all have a choice. Parang ganun po.” “Sobrang ano ni Kuya, sobrang kulit. will burn about 286 calories doing the same for management. Now, Viva has succeeded in Kinunan din ng pahayag si Yassi tungkol Kaya love na love namin si Kuya. Super love quickly casting her in ABS-CBN’s number one workout. So to burn 306 calories, you’d need sa hindi pagiging kumportable noong una ni ko na si Kuya,” patuloy niya. show, “Ang Probinsyano” which stars Coco to extend your workout. Nadine na pag-usapan ang isyu ng Martin in the title role, just like another Viva- Think diet and exercise combined equals live-in. managed talent, Yassi Pressman, who also started more weight lost? Guess again: research shows “Siguro po merong mga bagay with the Kapuso Network. people who diet and exercise for weight loss na gustong manatiling personal Louise’s last show on GMA7 was “Magkaibang STAR POSE GAME ON na lang. Siguro po ganun,” sabi ng drop the same amount of weight as people Mundo” with Juancho Trivino playing the role FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano star. who only diet. They are, however, more of a duwende or dwarf. In “Probinsyano”, she’s Samantala, noong nakaraang successful keeping the weight off than their happy to be doing some action scenes in the hit buwan, binigyang-kulay naman ng counterparts who simply eat less. TV action-drama. iba ang sobrang closeness ni James Bottom line: Cut calories to lose weight. Louise has reason to be ecstatic with her first at ng best friend ni Nadine na si But add in some activity to stay slim long show on ABS-CBN but will the exposure in Mika Tan. Kumalat sa social media term. Plus, exercise can boost your mood and “Probinsyano” help boost her career and make ang magkayakap na larawan ng energy. her fly high the way it did Yassi Pressman’s career? dalawa, dahilan upang i-bash sina That remains to be seen. She’ll be appearing in Mika at James. “Probinsiyano” with Ejay Falcon and Dominic Pero ayon kay Yassi, hindi Roque, Kapamilya actors whose careers also apektado sina Nadine at James sa HUSBAND WANTED won’t fully take off. It’s initially a guest role but if isyu dahil alam nilang hindi ito she’d click with audiences, then she can hope that totoo. A lonely 70-year-old widow decided her appearance in the show might be extended. “Hindi ko po alam yung mga that it was time to marry again. She Louise can’t claim that GMA7 neglected her ganyan. Hindi naman po kasi yun GMA7 Artist Shanaia Gomez (middle) poses with Philippine put an ad in the local newspaper that because, in fairness to the Kapuso Network, totoo. she was given several solo projects, starting Courier Publisher and radio read: “Husband wanted! “Wala naman po kasing show The Tall Order’s Mon Datol with “Alakdana”, where she was paired with Nena Gumapac referees katotohanan yun, kaya parang and concert producer Cecille Must be in my age group, must not the tug of war at the newcomers Alden Richards and Paulo Avelino. hindi naman po yata sila Araneta. beat me, must not run around on me INC locale picnic at Earl We all know now that Alden and Paulo have naapektuhan dahil di po talaga and must still be good in bed. All Bales Park. applicants please apply in person.” The following day, she heard the doorbell. Nadine Lustre denies she (Pop-ups are not supposed to be taken Much to her dismay, she opened the seriously - EDITOR) door to see a gray-haired gentleman threw her phone when she Candid SPOOF sitting in a wheelchair. He had no allegedly got mad arms or legs. “You’re not really asking me to May kumakalat na balita na di umano’y consider you, are you?” the widow binato ni Nadine Lustre ang kanyang asked: “Just look at you — you have cellphone nang magalit daw siya sa boyfriend Aba, no legs!” niyang si James Reid. Kaagad namang maganda nga effect nilinaw ng mga fans ng JaDine na hindi The old gent smiled: “Therefore, I totoo ang isyu sapagkat kasama ang website ng Pinta. cannot run around on you!” na nagbalita nito sa listahan ng mga “fake “You don’t have any arms either!” news sites” ng Catholic Bishops’ Conference she snorted. of the Philippines (CBCP). Again, the old man smiled: Sinang-ayunan ito ng It’s Showtime host “Therefore, I can never beat you!” at sinabing hindi siya “stups” (stupid) para She raised an eyebrow and asked gawin ang bagay na pinaparatang sa kanya ng intently: “Are you still good in bed?” nasabing article. The old man leaned back, beamed “Uh. Def NOT gonna throw my phone. What am I? Stups? Aint paying for screen a big smile and said: “I rang the repairs. Its expensive. LOL,” sagot ni Nadine doorbell, didn’t I?” sa Twitter. Guest at the launching of Canadace Mallari’s PintaCMD make-up and cosmetics line check their selfies. 26 2017 26 Chiara Silo poses with family and friends at her 18th birthday celebration. Senator Tobias Enverga and wife Rosemenr were sepcial guests. Chiara received a Certificate of Recognition from the Senate of Canada.

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