OCTOBER 2016 CONFIDENTIAL Obama warns China Obama and Duterte meet

VIENTIANE—US President Barack that threatens regional security. strategically vital waters despite a July Obama warned Beijing Thursday it could The dispute has raised fears of not ignore a tribunal’s ruling rejecting its military confrontation between the OBAMA sweeping claims to the South China Sea, world’s superpowers, with China driving tensions higher in a territorial row determined to cement control of the continued on page 7

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FV Foods’ owner Mel Galeon poses with Charo Santos Con- cio, Chief Content Officer of Bicol Canada President and Action Honda Manager Rafael ABS at the recent Maalaala Mo Nebres (5TH FROM RIGHT) poses with participants at the Samantha Gavin and melissa Saldua Ventocilla walks the JDL’s Josie de Leon perfroms at Kaya (MMK) forum in Toronto. Bicol Canada Community Association Summer Picnic at Earl ramp at the PIDC Mabuhay Fashion Show. the Mabuhay Festival. bales Park. OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 1 2 L. M. Confidential OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 Assassination attempt on Duterte thwarted; smuggled gun parts seized by police

• An alleged assassination attempt on President Duterte was thwarted by police • Two men were arrested early last month for smuggling gun parts from the US • The smuggled firearms were reportedly ordered by someone who wants Duterte assassinated Ogie Diaz twits

MANILA, Philippines – Authorities and is currently under Shippers International ‘networking have reportedly thwarted an alleged as- police custody. Incorporated in several sassination attempt on President Rodrigo “Ang sabi sa akin ng shipments. people’ who Duterte following the arrest of two men boss ko, ‘yung number one Palma said their cus- involved in the smuggling of gun parts customer namin may bal- tomer ordered 100 upper supposedly to be used in the hit job. ak umorder ng lower end receiving parts, 40 barrel, brag on social The suspects were nabbed early last gun parts at gagamitin sa and 30 bolt assembly; month at the Atlas, Villa Cristina Subdivi- assassination ni President enough to make 100 M16 media to lure sion in Brgy. Tangub in Bacolod City from Duterte,” said Palma. rifles. a tip-off by an intelligence report from the [My boss told me that our number one Dela Rosa declined to give the name of where the gun parts were customer is planning to order lower end the customer who ordered the shipment prospects purchased and sent in balikbayan boxes. gun parts which will be used in the assas- while investigation is still going on. , Philippines – Comedian- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief sination of President Duterte.] Meanwhile, Ta-ala, Palma and his other host Ogie Diaz has called on ‘net- Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa The smuggled goods allegedly arrived cohort had been charged for violation of working people’ that has now become presented one of the suspects, Wilford before Duterte was elected president. The RA 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms ubiquitous on social media follow- Palma, on Thursday at Camp Crame. suspects were nabbed on August 6 by op- and Ammunition Regulation Act. ing the proliferation of the so-called Dela Rosa said Palma admitted that the eratives of the Criminal Investigation and More than 20 other individuals who ‘multi-level marketing’ or MLM. smuggled firearms amounting to P4.5-M Detection Group (CIDG), the police said. reportedly transacted with Palma volun- In his viral post, Diaz scored some are to be used “to assassinate President The PNP chief believes the two men are tarily surrendered to authorities and are of these ‘networking people’ for posting Duterte”. The suspect also identified his not personally involved in the said assassi- now facing inquest. pictures of their luxurious cars which boss as a certain Bryan Ta-ala who is cur- nation attempt, but only in the smuggling they supposedly claimed are the fruits rently confined at a hospital in Bacolod of gun parts delivered from US via Atlas of their hard work. The comedian said they need to think of more authentic and creative ways to lure prospective clients into FilCan Educa- Growing crystal meth use by Filipino their business, rather than simply post- ing ‘selfies’ of their Porches or Ferrraris tors Group Sets community in Banff sparks concern or Maseratis. Annual Confer- “Yung rehistro niyan na nakapanga- Eneas said. “We — the lan mismo sa inyo ang ipakita nyo, wag ence for Interna- police — haven’t had a lot yung sume-selfie lang kayo katabi ng of information come to sasakyan para mas maniwala yung mga tionally Trained light about it, but other prospect downlines nyo na kayo ang service groups are hear- rightful owner,” Diaz wrote. Teachers ing discussions about it … [You should show the registration By: Tony A. San Juan, OCT. talking about specific shabu of these cars under your name, not just abuses.” ‘selfies’ with you standing beside them The Philippine Teachers Association Shabu use isn’t common for your prospect downlines to believe of Canada ( PTAC) slates its 10th An- but it’s important to get that you are the rightful owner.] nual Conference of Filipino Canadian ahead of the issue before Diaz said he finds it very unpracti- teachers and education professionals on cal, if not unbelievable, that most of October 15, 2016, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. it grows, said Heather the networking people would prioritize to 5:00 p.m. at the Finch - BathurstHub Bates with Community , # 549 Finch Avenue West, North York, Connections, a group that buying expensive cars over – say, house Toronto, Ontario. BANFF, Alberta - There are concerns in welcomes newcomers to the and lots or condo units – unless they PTAC, organized in May 2006, is Alberta’s Bow Valley that members of the Bow Valley. are indeed earning millions. composed of certified -and- practicing Filipino community are using shabu — a Bates attended both meetings about “Unahin nyo ang bahay dahil mas Filipino Canadian teachers in public, slang name for crystal meth — to help shabu. nag-a-appreciate ang value nyan yan Catholic and private educational institu- them work longer hours. “Our conversation has essentially been kesa sa sasakyan. Nang sa ganon, ma- tions in Ontario. The only samahan ng “A few clients had reported knowledge about what we as a collective community inspire nyong mag-join ang mga tao mga guro is holding the yearly gathering dahil magkakabahay sila, hindi mag- in joint sponsorship with Kababayan of this being used, that it went by a differ- can do to support all community mem- kakaroon agad ng magarang tsikot,” he Multicultural Centre ( KMC), a 35-year ent word than what we’ve heard before, bers,” she said. old community service provider in im- and that they’re facing different kinds of “How can we improve barriers that said. migrants settlement and adjustment . barriers in seeking help and support,” said might exist for individuals accessing [You should prioritize buying a This year’s theme is : “Commitment Meagan Stewart, coordinator of the Bow services? What do we as service providers house as its value appreciates compared to Teaching and Learning Beyond Valley Immigration Partnership. and employees need to know to best sup- to cars. In that case, you can inspire the Classroom”. The conference top- The organization has taken part in two port those in the community.” other people to join because they can ics include , among others, are Filipino community meetings with local employ- finally buy their own houses, not cars, Families Alongside Migration Issues & ers, Alberta Health Services and the Use not widespread from their earnings.] Educational Challenges; New Policies He also urged those trying to and Procedures in Ontario Teacher Cer- RCMP this year to discuss the use of convince prospects to invite the latter tification; Alternative Career Building shabu. Banff Filipino community member Er- for Teachers. Noted Canadian academic “It seems to be … people in the com- icson Dizon, who moved to Canada three at fine dining restaurants, and not at leaders and exemplary Filipino education munity are trying to work multiple jobs and a half years ago, said he’s surprised to a coffee shop (where only coffee is professionals are invited to participate and then trying to maintain the level of hear that shabu is in the Bow Valley. served) or at fastfood outlets, since it is and make presentations. stamina in that work,” RCMP Staff Sgt. “As of now, I’m still clueless,” he said. them who are announcing to everyone The Conference is free and compli- Eneas said. “I haven’t been exposed to it and I haven’t that they have become rich, in the first mentary meals & snacks will be served. “Often times, from the discussions, heard about anyone using it.” place. “Certificates of Participation” will be they were working anywhere from 14-, 16 Dizon, who works as a housekeeper Finally, Diaz said he hopes that ‘net- issued to full-day Attendees. Interested working people’ won’t get him wrong teachers , PTAC members and com- and 18-hour days in two or three jobs.” at a hotel, added that drugs are not the over his suggestions and ended his post munity members are encouraged to answer. attend by registering, ASAP via: www. Sharing information “If you’re somebody who is a profes- in jest, saying: “Tulad na rin ng lagi philippineteachers.ca or contacting Perly sional and the only reason you’re going to nyong tanong….Openminded naman Laganas-Tel. 416-763-8724 or Maricon The meetings have been an opportu- take it is to catch up, you’re not actually siguro kayo, di ba?” Bernasor- Tel. 905-795-2617.( Tony A. nity for different organizations to share helping yourself. You’re actually trying to [ Just like your usual question, you San Juan) information about the drug. destroy yourself,” Dizon said. are open-minded as well, right “It seems to be very underground,” OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 3 Tax free, hands-off JADINE’S LOVE FOR policy on balikbayan MUSIC + others stories boxes pushed and have always been vocal cases Ylona’s versatility. about their love for singing and music in general. In fact, “Kapag mapakinggan mo ’yung the celebrity couple known as JaDine admits it’s their album, iba-iba siyang atake. Kaya si MANILA - Senate President first love. Ylona, nagamit niya ’yung lahat ng Aquilino Pimentel III is seeking At some point in their relationship, James even technique na puwedeng gamitin sa congressional approval of his bill penned a song titled “Forever” for Nadine to mark their tamang pagkanta. In-explore namin adopting a “no opening of box” first month together last March. Recently, he created ’yung different ways ng pagkanta policy of balikbayan boxes by the another that puts a smile on her face whenever she dito. Makikita niyo naman din na Bureau of Customs (BOC). thinks about it. ’yung boses ni Ylona, unique. Talagang sasabihin natin The Pimentel measure, Senate “Kilig. Pero pinaka-favorite ko pa rin ’yung ‘Forever’ na ‘Ah singer talaga siya,’” Rox said. Bill No. 1168, also seeks to exempt kasi parang andu’n na lahat. Tsaka ’yun ’yung una kong Ylona has always been passionate about singing. Prior from taxes and duties imposed narinig na song from him,” she said. to joining the reality TV show, she performed as front under National Internal Revenue In writing the still-untitled song, James said, “I was act for Pinoy artists visiting including Martin Code (NIRC) on one balikbayan at a taping and alone in a room. The difference is that Nievera, and . The box per month regardless of the when you are alone, words just come up and you can singer has also performed with Toni and Alex Gonzaga. total dutiable value of its contents. cent compared to the first quarter create a song.” Growing up, Ylona listened mostly to R&B. Discov- “In recognition of the signifi- of last year. Nadine agreed. ering OPM was, as she put it, an eye opener. cant contribution of our OFWs “We cannot thus take for “Mahilig lang talaga siyang kumanta. ’Yun ’yung “I find OPM really nice. Especially ’yung mga ballad. (Overseas Filipino Workers) to our granted the crucial role played by ginagawa niya minsan habang nasa taping…” Learning Tagalog songs was a little hard pero kinaya ko national economy, this legislation our OFWs in helping sustain the One of their favorite songs right now is The Chain- naman. It was really fun. It’s different.” is but a small measure of assistance continuous development of our smokers’ charttopper “Closer.” in view of the tireless efforts of our economy through foreign curren- “’Di ko po talaga maalis sa utak ko yang song na yan. From the heart OFWs who work tirelessly abroad cies remitted to their families back Talagang everyday pinapatugtog ko yan maya-maya,” and endure long separation and home,” Pimentel noted. The Senate she said. James echoed, “I’m also fan of their music.” Ylona wrote four songs for the album namely, “My loneliness from their loved ones,’’ chief said that upon entry at each The couple even performed the song at their “JaDine In Name Is ,” “Win The Fight,” “Don’t Say Pimentel in his explanatory note government port, balikbayan boxes Love” concert in Cebu recently. It gained a lot of likes Goodbye” and “Each Day.” to his bill instituting the expanded shall only be subjected to non- and comments on social media, and two of those came “The songs I contributed in the album were written at balikbayan program. intrusive methods of inspection by from Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall of The Chainsmok- different times. I wrote ‘Don’t Say Goodbye’ for ‘PBB’ as A balikbayan box measures 24 BoC personnel through the use of ers. The Chainsmokers posted the comment “Awesome” part of a task. We had like a week to write it. I remem- inches by 24 inches by 30 inches trained canine units, X-Ray detec- on the Instagram post showing JaDine’s performance of ber that time I was very sad because one of my friends (24” x 24” x 30”) whose contents tion and inspection and inspection “Closer.” got evicted. I just write whatever comes to my head.” shall not be in commercial quan- systems or other similar technolo- “Meron nag-screenshot nu’ng performance tapos The other songs were composed by , tity. gies and shall not be opened by ginawan ng collage then tinag sa kanila. Tapos, ayun, Nica Del Rosario, Moira Dela Torre, and . Pimentel said relatives and loved BoC personnel. nakita namin,” she shared. “Madami pong composers ang nagbigay ng kanta ones of OFWs in the Philippines Balikbayan boxes, however, can Nadine is just happy that international artists are nila. Pinili namin ’yung sa tingin naming babagay kay receive 400,000 balikbayan boxes only be opened by BoC personnel noticing their talent. Ylona. Siyempre si Ylona ay singer-songwriter siya, so every month on the average. under two situations: when the “Super happy. Ako kasi ’yung tipo ng tao na gusto ko meron din siyang pinitch sa amin. Maganda ’yung mga “The balikbayan box is an en- sender’s export declaration and talaga ’yung ginagawa ko. Tapos ngayon na-recognize songs niya,” Rox said. during testament of their sacrifice packing list are not attached to the pa,” she said. Ylona’s remake of “Stop Think,” a finalist at the 2005 and hard work abroad in order balikbayan box; or when the BoC “,” also fits her well. to secure a better future for their is in receipt of a written deroga- Ylona Garcia fulfills dream “Nakita namin na parang bagay at her age, at 14. Na families back home. It represents tory alert/information from law para siyang nag-a-advice sa mga bata, sa mga teens na the love and care of OFWs for enforcement and other govern- as singer huwag muna padalos-dalos. So naisip namin na bagay their families who have to bear ment agencies, provided that in kay Ylona,” Rox said. months or even years of separation the latter case, the information Becoming a popular singer is a dream shared by many from each other,” he explained. is embodied in a sworn state- teenagers and former “Pinoy ” housemate Passionate soul ment alleging that the balikbayan Ylona Garcia is no different. Methods allowed box contains banned, prohibited, She recently launched her debut album “My Name The singer was very hands-on in making the album. or regulated import commodi- Is Ylona Garcia” under and the rising star “Sobrang makulit, passionate. Talagang hindi siya In 2015, approximately 2.377 ties as listed under the Tariff and couldn’t be happier. “It’s overwhelming. It’s weird pero tumitigil kapag hindi pa niya gusto ’yung naririnig niya,” million OFWs were deployed Customs Code of the Philippines it’s nice. Mixed talaga ’yung feelings ko,” Ylona told Rox shared. abroad with their remittances (TCCP) or other related laws and reporters. The Australia-raised teenager was still in The recording sessions pushed Ylona to give her best. reaching $2.7 billion in March, issuances. Kuya’s house when she started displaying her singing “That’s why with every song I had to record, it took me 2016 which is higher by 4.3 per- and songwriting skills. Naturally, it caught the attention three to almost five hours,” she said. “I want to show of ABS-CBN’s music recording arm. people who I really am as a person. So, what I learned “She’s 14 years old, sobrang bata. Pero sa ‘PBB’ nakita is to really feel everything and work harder and keep na namin na may talent siya. ’Yung personality niya, going.” alam mo na malayo ang mararating. Hindi lang iyan, Ylona has been getting many opportunities. She just : Challenges shape a she’s very talented. Nakakapagsulat siya ng songs. She’s a did a concert for ABS-CBN’s music portal OneMusic. singer. Nakitaan namin na malayo ang kanyang mararat- ph. person’s character ing,” Star Music’s Rox Santos said. For Janine Gutierrez, the recalled. Her album is a mix of different genres, which show- decision of her boyfriend Elmo The recent Magalona to transfer to a rival Inquirer Read- channel is “a learning experience Along session on independence.” was already Submit ads & press releases by Janine used to work with Elmo her second. on Kapuso shows “Villa Quintana” Along with October 15 for the November 2016 issue. and “More Than Words,” before Elmo, Janine she teamed up with Aljur Abrenica was a celebrity storyteller in April in “Dangwa” and “Once Again,” 2014. which aired its finale in June. Janine is also involved in the ittle anila “I had to learn to adjust to the National Youth Commission’s cam- L M Confidential changes. In a way, it is related to paign for environmental aware- the story I read for the kids—you ness and conservation. “We go EDITOR: Jose Baking EMAIL: [email protected] should embrace new experiences, around encouraging everybody TEL: 416-945-2336 PUBLISHED BY: Match International Group always be friendly and respectful to recycle. It’s important, especial- of others,” she said. ly for a country like the Philippines, CORRESPONDENTS: Janine was referring to the story which is small but is rich in natural written by Ines Bautista Yao, titled resources,” the NYC ambassador . . “A Place Called Home,” that she pointed out. read to 120 schoolchildren ages Janine is one of a few local 7 to 12 at the recent Inquirer artists who prioritized getting a Read-Along session held at the college degree—European studies newspaper’s Makati office. at the Ateneo de Manila Universi- The story, about a young child’s ty—before pursuing show business. quest to make friends in his new For the actress, “this is important Sheila Camangian Noli Gumapac Froilan Baking Raymond Santos Jojo Taduran home, is part of DMCI Homes’ because, in school, you learn not “Bata, tara na!” project to pro- just about academics, but also mote the love for reading. “I was about yourself. The challenges you NOTICE CORRESPONDENTS thrilled to read for the kids. In the encounter help shape you as a The advertiser has purchased the right of reproduction in LM Ed Tubale beginning, I was nervous that they person.” Confidential only & not for use for other publications. The exception might get bored, but they were so To her young supporters, Janine applies if the advertising material was supplied by the advertiser. energetic and cooperative. They has this advice: “Always stay curi- www.FilipinoGoodLife.com had ready answers to my ques- ous and keep on reading.” www.LMConfidential.com tions,” the 26-year-old actress 4 L. M. Confidential OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 No baby plans yet JODI STA. MARIA for Solenn Heussaff IS “MINUTE TO WIN and husband Nico Honey Shot IT’S” LATEST MIL- LIONAIRE Bolzico Actress Jodi Sta. Maria became the At 31 years old, actress and record- newest contestant to win the P1 million ing artist Solenn Heussaff said that she jackpot prize in ABS-CBN’s top-rating already feels content with who she is as game show “Minute to Win It: Last Man a person. Standing” after “I’m very completing content with her Ultimate life right Challenge last now. I’m very Sept 19. content with “I just myself. I’m thought I doing dif- needed to ferent things finish the game. also.” Aside I needed to from acting give what was and singing, required of me. I didn’t mind the audi- Solenn is ence. I went to ‘Minute to Win It’ to play, also a painter, a restaurateur, and a book enjoy, and experience the game. The author. expectation of winning was not with me,” Having married Argentinian national shared Jodi. Nico Bolzico last May, Solenn said that Jodi remained calm and focused while she is just enjoying things right now and doing her Ultimate Challenge “Mouth that she is very pleased with how every- to Mouth,” which tested her skill and thing is going. quickness in pulling out a paper bill in When asked about the things she Pinky is a between empty bottles without toppling looks forward to doing in the future, them. Solenn expressed interest in shooting member of the She took home a total cash prize of more independent films and for holding Iglesia ni Cristo P1.07 million after defeating comedian a second exhibit for her paintings next congregation Pooh in the Head-to-Head Challenge. year. Jodi said she will be donating her cash As for her personal life, Solenn said of Yorkdale. prize to charities and foundations she that she has no plans to have a baby yet. Someday, she has long supported. “Not this year. Siyempre naman gusto ko wants to be a “Minute to Win It” continues to ng pamilya in the future, maybe end of draw viewers nationwide and win in the next year or two years from now. Nothing businesswoman. ratings game, according to data from too soon. Kakakasal ko lang so dapat We wish her all Kantar Media. Its episode last Monday mag-enjoy muna.” the luck in her recorded a national TV rating of 22.6%, When asked about it again after the compared to its rival program on GMA, press conference, she answered, “In the endeavours. “Wowowin,” which only garnered 17.6%. near future. Kasi syempre naman, my Don’t miss “Minute to Win It,” hosted clock is ticking din. Just to be safe, in the by , weeknights before “TV future. Not naman five years from now, Patrol” on ABS-CBN. For updates on before that but not this year.” Pinky Magno the program, visit www.facebook.com/ Nonetheless, she said that Nico is, minutetowinitPH or follow @MinutePHL on “Game whenever. He’s been ready for . three years na but ako, hindi pa.”

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House bill on SIM registration pushed

MANILA - The House committee on infor- The lawmaker ex- Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate however mation and communications technology for plained that scams and opposed the registration of SIM cards saying the passage of a bill mandating the registra- various acts of terrorism it will burden subscribers and infringe on the tion of SIM cards to make phone users more are just several examples privacy of users. responsible. of how the unregulated “Mandatory registration for prepaid mobile Valenzuela Rep. Wes Gatchalian, the sale of prepaid SIM cards phone subscribers is not the answer to ter- author of House Bill 2648, pressed for the contribute to criminal rorism, crime, or the impunity that persists in bill’s passage after several schools and estab- activities aided by the our country. Contrarily, we at Bayan Muna lishments in received bomb anonimity of prepaid see the great risk of misuse of registered user’s threats following the recent Davao City phone cards. personal information and exchanges as being bombing. He said the bill, if passed into law, will proposed today by some legislators,” Zarate JK Labajo de- He said that the bill should be deliberated require all network telecommunications to said in a statement. upon as soon as possible. maintain the registration of all users, includ- Other countries including In a letter dated Sep. 8, 2016, Gatchalian ing prepaid users. already passed laws requiring the registration fends Darren asked Rep. Victor Yap, the committee chair- The bill will also require users to present of SIM cards. man, to review the proposals regulating the valid identification cards before he or she can “There is no cogent reason why some issuance of SIM cards. purchase SIM cards. should not be applied to prepaid users in our Espanto on “With progress in technology, we have The bill, however, will only go as far as country,” Gatchalian said. made leaps and bounds in our ability to com- identifying the owner of the number and not In the Philippines, at least 97 percent of gay rumors municate, so much so that it has outpaced the the full content of communication which is 100 million active users are using prepaid laws,” Gatchalian said. deemed private. SIM cards. Sa presscon One Voice concert ay tinanong namin si Juan Karlos Labajo kung ano ang reaksyon niya sa ayaw mamatay-matay na gender Offensive against Abu Sayaf Continues issue ni na ka-batch niya sa The Voice Kids. Ayon sa bi- MANILA - The Armed Forces of the In an ambush inter- could give enough “breathing space” for natilyo, hindi siya naniniwala na gay Philippines (AFP) has rejected calls by Moro view at the 44th anni- the bandit group to recuperate, escape, and si Darren. National Liberation Front (MNLF) founding versary of the Philippine strengthen their forces. “I know him, eh. I know him per- chairman Nur Misuari to suspend military Veterans Affairs Office “Sinabi ko na hindi ko magagawa iyan sonally and I don’t think he is gay,” operations against the Abu Sayyaf Group (PVAO) held at Camp baka magkaroon ng breathing space ang (ASG) while negotiations are still ongoing Aguinaldo, Quezon ASG at lalo sila lumaki. Kung mayroon paglilinaw niya. for the release of the 15 remaining hostages City, Lorenzana said the siyang (Misuari) negosasyon sa isang lugar “Me, personally I’m not trying to lie of the terrorist group. request for suspension o sitio o specific area, doon ko lang io-order or defend him para ganyan-ganyan. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said NO WAY – The mil- of military operations pero hindi buong Jolo,” Lorenzana said. Kasi he’s my brother and I know na- suspending military operations against the itary has rejected was made by Misuari The military said the bandit group is still man yung galaw niya, eh. He is not ASG is not possible as of the moment. an appeal by Moro last Sunday following holding captive six Malaysians, four Indone- Air Force Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla, National Libera- the release of Norwe- sians, four , and a Dutch national. like that. Hindi naman siya ganun at AFP spokesman, said it’s very important tion Front (MNLF) gian national Kjartan The AFP had earlier said that focused wala naman akong nakikitang ganu’n founding Chair- for military troops in Sulu and Basilan to Sekkingstad from the military operations also led to the release over man Nur Misuari sa kanya,” pagdidiin pa ni JK. continue with their military operations while to suspend opera- hands of his Abu Sayyaf the weekend of Sekkingstad and Indonesian Kahit daw off-cam ay lalaking- negotiations are ongoing for the release of captors. fishermen Lorens Koten, Teodurus Kofung, tions against the lalaki naman ang kilos ni Darren. the other hostages to prevent members of the Abu Sayyaf. Sikkengstad was and Emmanuel. bandit group from escaping. abducted, together with Padilla, in the same interview, said that a “Yeah, even off-cam, we’re really In previous years, he said, suspension of three others, on Sep- handful of Abu Sayyaf fighters have already close. So, I don’t really see anything military operations led to the escape of the tember 21, 2015 at the Ocean View Resort in been killed due to intense focus military op- na nagbabase sa ganun. I don’t Abu Sayyaf bandits. Samal Island. erations by the AFP Joint Task Force Sulu. know other people see na I don’t Padilla, however, said they are still open for Lorenzana said the request was relayed by “Halos 481 sila bago nagkaroon ng sunod- a brief halt in military operations if another Misuari to Presidential Adviser on the Peace sunod na engkwentro, maaring mga 300 na see, pero me, personally as his best hostage or hostages will be turned over to Process Secretary Jesus Dureza. lang sila ngayon,” Padilla stressed. friend and as his brother, wala akong authorities. Lorenzana said giving in to the request nakikitang ganu’n.” Kinausap ba siya ni Darren nu’ng lumabas ang naturang isyu? Subways to ease traffic, BF urges “No, kasi busy ho siya, eh. I’m trying to find time to talk to him about it nga kasi baka naapektuhan yon, kasi FORMER Metro Manila Development Fernando. and other mass transits. Authority and now Marikina City Rep. The National Economic and Development “We need the mass transit system. Before baka naniwala sa mga sinabi ng mga Bayani Fernando expressed optimism that Authority and the Department of Transpor- we’re said [the Metro Railway Transit sys- tao. Hindi pa kami nagkausap since the government will pursue the planned con- tation had earlier planned to construct the tem] was not right, and now we are saying is then nang one-on-one talaga. struction of a subway system to ease traffic in subway or the Mass Transit System Loop tra- it right to have MRT,” said Fernando. “Pero plano kong gawin yan kasi the metropolis. versing the major business districts of Metro Under the proposal, the subway project nga baka naapektuhan siya, di ba?” “A subway is the most possible thing. All Manila. would link the Central Business District cities in the world ended up with subways. The project forms part of the more than in Makati City, Bonifacio Global City in Ilang buwan na raw silang hindi Here in the Phillippines we are only thinking P2-trillion transportation plan presented to Taguig, and the SM Mall of Asia complex in nagkakausap ni Darren at baka nga about that now. We should done so long ago,” the Philippine government by JICA. Pasay City. raw iniiwasan na rin siya ni Darren Fernando said, backing the proposals of the The government admitted that Metro Ma- It stated that one of the routes for the dahil sa isyu. International Cooperation Agency. nila is still in need of an inter-city expressway 20-kilometer train system is Market! Market!, Among the proposals contained in the of 426 kilometers until 2030 and urban and St. Luke’s Medical Center, MRT Line 3’s “Baka nga… yon nga po yung JICA study are the construction of a mega- suburban railways of six main lines with 246 Sen. Gil Puyat Station, Ayala/EDSA, Ayala ayaw ko, eh, yung naniniwala agad Manila Subway System and secondary mass kilometers and five secondary lines with 72 Triangle, Makati Post Office, Philippine sa mga sinasabi ng ibang tao, eh. transport lines as well as reforming the road- kilometers to improve traffic. National Railways’ Sen. Gil Puyat station, Dapat kausapin muna ako. Sana based public transport system. The transport roadmap emphasizes the Buendia/Taft Avenue, World Trade Center, hindi siya nagtampo sa akin. Pero “We need mass transit but not at 40 kilo- need to establish better north-south connec- Mall of Asia and EDSA/Taft Avenue. meters per hour. It should be underground tivity and appropriate hierarchy of different kakausapin ko talaga siya about with a speed of 80 kilometers per hour,” said transportation modes such as roads, railways, that,” he said. Once and for all, gustong linawin ni JK na wala siyang sinabing gay si RIGHT, Suzy Llanera and Darren o kuwestyunable ang pagka- Karen pascual Binaday lalaki nito. pose with ABS’ Charo “Actually, I did not even say the Santos Concio during a word. Wala nga akong sinabing forum. anything against about it, so yon FAR RIGHT, PIDC Presi- lang. I’m not even going to defend dent Norma Carpio and myself… I’m just sharing,” paglilinaw Joy D’Aoust pose with pa niya. Ontario premier Kathlynne Wynne. 6 L. M. Confidential OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 Gwen Zamora ready for more indie OBAMA Wednesday night. continued from page 1 “He was not feeling well in the morning so film roles he missed the two sessions,” Dureza said. verdict that its claims have no legal basis. “But he was able to attend the East Asia “The landmark arbitration ruling in July, Summit with 18 world leaders and the rest of After earning a nomination her interest in the field of the day’s remaining schedule until departure in the forthcoming Film entertainment. which is binding, helped to clarify maritime rights in the region,” Obama told Southeast for Indonesia early evening,” he added. Academy of the Philippines At 17, with her Eurasian Special Assistant to the President awards for Best Actress for features, commercial talent Asian leaders at a summit in Laos. “I recognize this raises tensions but I Christopher Go said that while the President her role in Mario Cornejo’s agents cast her in a variety of failed to attend the two earlier meetings, Apocalypse Child, Gwen commercials like also look forward to discussing how we can constructively move forward together to lower he was able to give a “more than 10-minute Zamora is looking forward to Belo Essentials, Jollibee ( Jolly speech” at the East Asia Summit, where he working in more independent Hotdog), Bingo Cookies. At tensions and promote diplomacy and stability.” The verdict by an international tribunal in discussed human rights. film projects in the future. present she is one of the Lux Go said Duterte did not follow the prepared “It excites me to think ladies. The Hague said China’s claims to most of the waters—through which $5 trillion in global speech but went impromptu with “very strong about playing more characters On television, Gwen was words.” in other indie films,” the pretty Franco- introduced to the audience as member shipping trade passes annually—had no legal basis. Foreign Affairs spokesman Charles Jose said Filipina said over lunch recently at of the cast of the gag show Bubble Gang Duterte had met Obama during the summit Victorino’s in . on GMA Network, the longest running It also said that a massive burst of artificial island-building activity undertaken by China and the two had ironed out their differences. Movies is where Gwenaella Tasha Mae gag show on local TV. She also starred in Obama later told the press he urged Duterte Agnese (now more familiarly known as soap operas among which were Grazilda, in recent years in a bid to bolster its claims was illegal. to conduct his war on illegal drugs “the right Gwen Zamora) started in show business. Machete, Inamorata, Indio, Aso ni San way,” after more than 2,000 suspected drug She played a small role in Roque and My Mother’s Secret. China angrily vowed to ignore the ruling, describing it as “waste paper,” even though it pushers and users were killed in a crackdown (Entent at si Agimat). She was 18 then Gwen now feels that she is ready to in just over two months. and the role gave the teenager the biggest venture into more independent films, stage had legal force through the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. “As despicable as these [crime] networks surprise of her life then, a Best Newcomer performances, and other platforms since may be and as much damage as they do, it Supporting Actress nomination at the she is no longer exclusively a GMA artist. Obama’s emphasis on the ruling being “binding” will undoubtedly attract a strong is important from our perspective to make Metro Manila Film Festival awards night. Although she is extremely grateful for the sure that we do it the right way,” Obama told From there, she appeared in other films, opportunities and experiences the Kapuso reaction from China, which has argued the United States has no role to play in the reporters when asked about his conversation like Boy Pick-up and My Kontrabida Girl. network has given her, she feels like she is with Duterte on the sidelines of the regional Movie producers from Indonesia noticed ready to go where the wind takes her. She dispute. Other claimants in the sea are the summit in Laos. her acting potential she was cast in the film also wants to have a taste of how it is to be “Because the consequences of when you The Witmess that was screened, apart from behind the camera. Philippines, , and — all part of the 10-member Association of do it the wrong way are innocent people get Indonesia, in Singapore, Malaysia and the Outside of show business, Gwen hurt and you have a bunch of unintended Philippines. is passionate about culinary arts. It is Southeast Asian Nations bloc meeting in Laos—plus Taiwan. consequences that don’t solve the problem.” Gwen is also starring in Dave Fabros’ something that she got from her dad, Relations between long time allies the US gay romp called Straight to the Heart Philippe, who is the Executive Pastry Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is also in Laos this week, with Asean hosting a series of and the Philippines saw a spectacular setback along with actors Carl Guevarra and Kiko Chef of the City of Dreams at the this week after Duterte branded Obama a “son Matos. Entertainment City in Parañaque. regional meetings, and will meet Obama later Thursday at an 18-nation East Asia summit. of a whore” for questioning his human rights Gwen Zamora was born on Aug. 10, Apart from being busy with her showbiz record. 1990. She is the youngest daughter of commitments, she recently ventured into Migraine forced President Rodrigo Duterte to skip two of his scheduled events on the The outburst on Monday was in response to Italian chef Philippe Agnese and wife the food business by becoming a partner at being told Obama planned to raise concerns Therese. She was born in Australia and Elarz Lechon in Taguig City. sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit here. about his war on drugs. moved to the Philippines when she was Gwen feels that being nominated by “You must be respectful. Do not just throw still a toddler. She attended the French the Film Academy of the Philippines is an Duterte, who recently made headlines for cussing at US President Barack Obama, away questions and statements. Son of a school in Parañaque and College of St. achievement in itself. Given the prestige whore, I will curse you in that forum,” Duterte Benilde. She now lives in Parañaque after of this award giving body, she had mixed was absent in two events Thursday morning, including the US-Asean summit hosted by the told reporters shortly before flying to Laos. moving from neighboring Las Piñas. emotions about her nomination. She is “We will be wallowing in the mud like pigs As a little girl, she attended a variety of excited for the opportunities that will come American leader and the -Asean meeting dance classes, like ballet, jazz, belly dancing due to her nomination, but at the same because of a severe headache. and flamenco. She manifested a preference time she is anxious and nervous of the In a text message to reporters here, Peace OBAMA for performance that at at the age of 13 she outcome during the awards night. Process Secretary Jesus Dureza confirmed continued on page 9 started acting in school plays, cementing that the President was not feeling well since

OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 7 Philippines

Duterte pursue closer ties with Russia China, Russia arms deal Congress commends MANILA - President Duterte is moving to summit. eyed forge closer alliances with Russia and China, “I told him I’m about to cross the Rubicon ABS-CBN’S “FPJ’S traditional rivals of the United States, after between me and the United States at least for the getting irritated with the latter’s alleged six years. I would need your help in everything ” interference with local affairs. – trade, commerce and I will open up,” the Moscow plan- Apart from his planned frequent trips to President said. for Promoting Crime China, the President has bared plans to travel Despite a lingering territorial dispute in the ning donation or to Russia to revitalize the country’s trade and South China Sea, the President is also seeking Awareness and Pre- investment relations. closer trade and investment relations between the loan Duterte said he already held preliminary talks Philippines and China. vention with Russian and Chinese leaders on how to “I have talked to Xi Jinping. I’m going to boost economic cooperation in various sectors. China. I will open up all avenues of trade and The House of Representatives has MANILA- Moscow is planning to “I will not break ties but we will open up commerce. They can come in,” Duterte said. commended ABS-CBN primetime series donate or loan military equipment alliances with China and (Russia). I had a good Duterte said since the Constitution has “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” for its efforts to talk with Prime Minister (Dmitri) Medvedev. yet to be amended, he could give Chinese and technology to Manila, only days after President Rodrigo Duterte said promote crime awareness and preven- They are waiting for me,” the President said in investors “60 years” to lease land in the country tion among viewers and endorsed a press conference after the oath-taking of new for their businesses. “It’s not a matter to hinder he would go to Russia or China if the Malacañang Press Corps officers at the Palace. investments, it’s a matter of principle that my United States did not like his “dirty as “Celebrity Advocate “After China, I think I will go to Japan and I’ll land should only be for my people,” he said. mouth.” for a Drug-Free Philippines.” go to Russia. Never mind about the ratings. I will Duterte also expressed readiness to open the Ambassador to Russia Carlos Rep. Ace Barbers, Chairman of open up the Philippines for them to do business, airline sector to investors from Russia and China Sorreta announced the plan after he House Committee on Dangerous Drugs, alliances of trade and commerce,” he added. amid complaints some airline companies are met with Russian officials over how recently filed House Resolution No. 358 the two countries could boost trade Duterte said boosting economic cooperation causing inconvenience to passengers. He told the last September 14 commending the on telecommunications, shipping, and airlines business especially the airline firms to “observe and security cooperation as Duterte discussed with Russian Ambassador producers, cast, and crew of “FPJ’s Ang was among the topics he discussed with humanity” in extending service to the public. Probinsyano” for courageously present- Medvedev on the sidelines of a recent regional Igor Khovaev last May. At the same time, the US State De- ing relevant and controversial issues partment also announced on Saturday like corruption, medical malpractice, that Washington approved the release narco politics, ninja cops, sex trade, of $6.725 million (more than P300 manufacture of dangerous drugs, drug Lower Taxes Eyed million) from the $32 million fund couriers, and the sale of party drugs. that US State Secretary John Kerry “‘FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano’ exposes the pledged during his visit to Manila last Time to free suffering Pinoys, lawmaker says network of drug syndicates including July. Sorreta said the plan to donate or the scalawags in uniform while also revealing the struggles of the white MANILA - It’s time to low to middle income loan military equipment was discussed knights of law enforcement units,” said free the Filipino people earners achieve a simple when he and vice consul Luningning Camoying were briefed by officials Barbers in the House resolution. from the highest income and decent life. “That is of the Russian Federal Service for According to Rep. Barbers, the show taxes in Asia by increas- a Tax Cut for Every Juan Military-Technical Cooperation tackles issues like homicide, illegal ing tax exemptions and who truly deserves it,” (FSMTC). recruitment, extortion, robbery, kidnap- tax brackets and do Quimbo said. The FSMTC is a federal agency ping, carnapping, cybercrime, guns away with cumbersome In the current system directly under the Office of the for hire, riding in tandem, fraud, child reportorial requirements of individual income President of the Russian Federation abuse, human trafficking, terrorism, and that are cumbersome taxation, only those who responsible for control and oversight drug trafficking. both to taxpayers and the are earning the statu- in the field of military-technical coop- He also said the program promotes bureaucracy. tory minimum wage are eration between the Russian Federa- tion and foreign countries. awareness of the modus operandi of “Since 1997, the ordi- exempted by virtue of Russian officials who hosted the syndicates in recruiting the pawns or nary Filipino has been Republic Act 9504. briefing are First Department on abducting their next victim using their paying for the highest Quimbo said the Military and Technical Cooperation infomercial segment where crimes, tax rates in Asia. It’s time proposed gross income with Foreign States chief Serggey penalties, and crime prevention are to set them free,” said Deputy Speaker and taxation would also unburden the taxpayers Buganov; and Section on Military- discussed by Coco. Marikina Rep. Miro Quimbo. with the voluminous documentary require- Technical Cooperation with Coun- “The TV series highlights the role of Quimbo proposed that those earning an ments of personal exemptions and allowable tries of the Asia-Pacific Region chief the family and the community, particu- annual gross income of P300,000 and below deductions. In proposing gross income taxa- Valery Orel. larly the barangay official in helping be spared income taxes while the uber-rich tion, the process will be simplified for the “We welcomed the briefing, which was quite revealing, particularly the law enforcements identify and appre- earning P10 million and above will be im- taxpayers, he added. extent that Russia is able to interact hend the criminal elements,” he said. posed a higher tax rate. Quimbo’s proposal is embodied in House with a large number of countries in Coco was also commended for his “Since the government is eyeing a radical Bill 20, saying “it is the first step in his Tax this field and the different mecha- commitment and dedication in his craft overhaul of the income tax structure at this Reform Proposal, which is calibrated but nisms that are employed, including by taking on different roles, including juncture, it will better achieve its aspiration comprehensive, partitioned but correlated, acquisition and transfer of Russian portrayal of lead character SPO2 for social justice by giving the low to middle and phased but realistically doable.” military equipment,” Soretta said. Ricardo Dalisay, his twin brother Ador income earners a higher income tax exemp- House Bill 20 also serves as the center- “This is all part of our job to De Leon, and the female undercover tion,” Quimbo said. piece bill in income tax reform deliberations explore opportunities that could con- agent Paloma. The latest available data showed that there in the House of Representatives, he said. tribute to our government’s efforts to modernize our defense capabilities,” “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” which are 9,495,547 tax filers with annual income “I envisioned tax reform in phases so as Sorreta said. has been on air for a year now, has of P300,000 and below. “With this proposal, not to severely affect the country’s fiscal Aside from the military equipment received praises for teaching viewers almost 10 million taxpayers will finally be health, and not to protract the much-needed and technology, Sorreta said Russia is about the consequences of crimes and liberated from decades of suffering,” he inflation-adjustment of individual income also willing to provide training, after- imparting life lessons about family and said. tax. That is akin to an emergency solution sales service and maintenance, transfer patriotism. It revolves around the life “Having an annual income of P300,000 even while discussions on sweeping restruc- of technology, investment in domestic and struggle of Cardo while performing or below for a family of five is barely enough turing are ongoing,” Quimbo said. military production and servicing and his duty as a member of the Philippine to make ends meet with food expenses, rent, “I am bringing into the discourse the different modes of financing. National Police Criminal Investigation and education for three children. This does most significant aspect of my proposal: a Sorreta and Camoying were briefed after a similar meeting between a and Detection Group. not factor in emergencies, which destabilizes restructuring that would unburden the low Department of National Defense The program is also the most their finances,” Quimbo argued. to middle income classes earning P300,000 delegation, led by Undersecretary for watched program in the country, based “Thus, exempting these low to middle and below, and slap a higher tax to the uber- Finance and Materiel Raymundo de on the national TV ratings of Kantar income earners from paying any income tax rich earning P10 Million and above. That Vera Elefante, and Russian defense Media covering urban and rural homes. would give them some needed breathing will surely bring about genuine change to officials including officials of the In August, the program averaged 41.2% room. They may not qualify as ‘poor’ if we our taxpayers.”, Quimbo said. FSMTC. and topped all programs nationwide. It apply the official poverty definitions, but Quimbo is also the principal author of The talks with Russia developed has also received several awards from these are people who are just making ends HB 2379 which seeks to lower corporate after Duterte met with Russian various award-giving bodies, including meet and are highly vulnerable to economic income tax from 30 percent to 25 percent, Ambassador Khovaev, who met with Gawad Tanglaw, Anak TV Awards, and shocks or crises,” he added. and HB 3010 which grants tax amnesty for Paragala Awards. He said once enacted, his proposal for a all unpaid estate taxes. RUSSIA tax exemption would help these 9.5 million continued on page 17 8 L. M. Confidential OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 wins big in Seoul International Drama Awards

Drama King Dennis Trillo bagged the who are very well known all the Filipinos and and media industry and global audiences Asian Star Prize in Seoul International in creating the best all my supporters. who enjoy television dramas. Drama Awards in South Korea. The award dramas in the world.” Thank you very much! The award-giving body is supported recognizes and rewards Asian talent widely “In the Philippines, Kamsahamnida! To God by The Ministry of Culture, Seoul beloved by the Korean audience. To date, we also do our best in be the glory! Mabuhay Metropolitan Government, KBS, MBC, Dennis is the first ever Filipino actor to trying to create quality ang mga Pilipino!” SBS, EBS, Corea Drama Production receive the said award. programs for the Organized by Association, Korean TV & Radio In his acceptance speech, the Kapuso Filipino audience. This Seoul Drama Awards Writers Association and Korean TV actor thanked the award-giving body award will continue to Organizing Committee Drama Producers Association. The Seoul for the honor and recognition. He also inspire me in honing my and Korean Broadcasters International Drama Awards Ceremonies dedicated his award to GMA Network, his craft as a dramatic actor.” Association, Seoul is broadcasted live on KBS 2TV. family, loved ones, and to all Filipinos. “I also would like to International Drama Dennis Trillo topbilled the recently “I would like to thank the Seoul share this award with Awards is a festival concluded well-loved Kapuso primetime International Drama Awards for this honor my home network, that brings together all series Juan Happy Love Story with and recognition. This is very special to me GMA7, to my family, professionals in the field Philippine TV’s Sweetheart Heart because it was given by the Korean people to my loved ones, to of TV drama production Evangelista.

MARIA PANALIGAN Host FBA of Durham concludes FBANA 2016 with a Win continued from page 17

The XXII FBANA (Filipino Basketball ment. The tournament would not Association of North America) intercity have been possible without their basketball tournament was held on Labour support. FBANA 2017 tourna- Day long weekend (Sep 3-4) 2016. Host ment will be hosted by the city of city Durham (Filipino Basketball As- Detroit. Congratulations to the is happy with Kapamilya while Matteo sociation of Durham) welcomed players Durham officers George Lalata Guidicelli opened a restaurant. and visitors from US cities like Chicago, (President), Eli Pardinas (VP), Bolingbrook, Detroit, San Antonio, Coral Lolita Gito (Treasurer), Jenny Springs and from Canadian cities like Padua (Secretary), Josie Pardinas Winnipeg, Windsor, Mississauga, Vaughan, (Overall Coordinator), Girlie Pa- Montreal and Toronto. The opening dillo and Tammy Walker (Public ceremony was held at Centennial College Relations Officers), Ron Acedillo, sports complex in Scarborough. Host city Mailo Padillo, Tony Padua, Pedro Durham won three championships namely Chan and Rudy Gito (Sports the Tykes, Junior Boys and under 6 feet Commissioners) for all their hard divisions. Durham Masters was a finalist work and for a successful tourna- in the Masters division. FBAD would like ment. For all tournament results to thank all its sponsors and volunteers check www.fbadurham.org. that helped Durham host the tourna-

Miguel Tanfelix has no interest in unhealthy vices

“I’m aware of the negative effects. I don’t ” DRAWS feel the need to try it, not even once. A lot MORE VIEWERS VERSUS of people go through with their lives with- out it…I’m not curious,” stressed Miguel, RIVAL PROGRAM IN adding that he would rather play basketball NEW TIMESLOT or travel, for recreation. What would he do if someone offered Viewers showed their love and support for him drugs? “I would tell President Duterte Kapamilya stars James Reid and Nadine about it,” he quipped, laughing. Lustre as their series “Till I Met You” Miguel has already begun his duties as consistently attracted more viewers in its U4U ambassador, visiting schools, where he new timeslot compared to its rival program facilitates different activities and gives talks. last week. “I was just at the Commonwealth High School. We want to encourage the youth to Fans were captivated by the kilig brought avoid bad things. We tackled premarital sex, by the real-life couple as the series hit an , who turned 18 last early pregnancy and drugs,” he related. average weekly nationwide rating of 18% Sept. 21, said he will strive to live his life A former child star who entered show (September 19-23), much higher compared responsibly, especially now that he’s legally biz through the reality talent search, “Star- to its rival program “Someone to Watch an adult and is currently representing a struck Kids,” Miguel is now a sophomore at Over Me,” which only got 11.3%, according program for the youth. De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, where to data from Kantar Media. “It’s an honor for me, because I get to act he’s taking up entrepreneurship. “I want to Netizens were also sent into a frenzy as as a role model for people from my genera- run my own business in the future. I want they expressed their overflowing joy and tion. I want to maintain a clean image so to make sure that what I’m earning doesn’t kilig when Iris and Basti shared a kiss last I could set a good example for them,” said go to waste,” he pointed out. Wednesday, sending the episode’s official the actor, who was recently named the Miguel admitted that while juggling hashtag #TIMYTheRooftopKiss to the ambassador of U4U—an initiative of the his studies and acting career has been big list of the micro-blogging site’s most about Commission on Population and the United a challenge, it isn’t impossible. He’s part topics. The hashtag also garnered a total of Nations Population Fund that aims to help of the Kapuso network’s first interactive two million tweets. teens make informed decisions about dif- rom-com anthology, “Usapang Real Love” Avid viewers were also sure to catch up ferent kinds of relationships. (Sundays, starting Sept. 25). But despite his on the episodes they missed. So far, “Till I By keeping a “clean image,” Miguel busy schedule, he makes sure to find time Met You” has hitting a total of 3.5 million mother’s feelings, Iris then decided to leave meant—among other things—resisting for his school work. views on iWant TV since it started airing Basti and forget the love she has for him. common vices, like smoking, drinking “If I get a break during taping, I study. on television last month. But he will not give up and follow her to alcohol and taking drugs. “I wouldn’t be It’s tough, but it’s all about knowing your Meanwhile, as the story continues, the the Philippines to prove he is worthy of surprised if one or two people started egg- priorities,” said Miguel, who’s coheadlin- scars of the past have now affected their another chance. ing me to try those things. Luckily, I have ing the program’s first story, “Dream Date,” present lives after Iris and Basti discovered Will Iris and Basti be able to fix their no interest in them,” said Miguel, adding with his screen partner Bianca Umali. that their parents, Cassandra (Carmina relationship? How will their friend Ali ( JC that it’s important to surround himself with “I want to finish school, because I know Villarroel) and Nestor (Zoren Legaspi), Santos) help them in mending their broken family and good friends. that show biz is not permanent,” Miguel were once lovers but went their separate hearts? Drugs, in particular, are something that added. ways after a bad breakup. Considering her don’t need to be experienced, said Miguel. OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 9 Philippines

Gov’t plans P10/liter ‘sin tax’ on sugary beverages

MANILA - The Department of Finance (DOF) plans to impose a Heaven P10 per liter levy on sugar-sweetened beverages as part of the Duterte administration’s effort to reform the tax system and promote healthier lifestyle among Filipinos. Peralejo exits “That sin taxes [will be] implemented to safeguard public health,” Dominguez said. “The DOF is seeking to impose an excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, which would be a uniform rate of P10 per reality show liter regardless of whether it is in liquid or powdered form.” The proposed sugar tax would cover soft-drinks, soda-pop, energy to grant moth- drinks and sweetened teas and coffees, Dominguez said. Earlier, the finance chief said that people consuming unhealthy foods should pay higher taxes. er’s wish As part of the Duterte administration’s “creative” ways to generate more revenues, the finance department is also looking at imposing As aired on Saturday, September 24, Lucky Season 7 teen higher levies on fatty foods. Based on DOF’s initial estimates, the planned sugar tax would yield “We’re looking at increasing or including taxing those items that P48.7 billion, while P20 billion will be generated from the fatty food housemate Heaven Peralejo voluntarily don’t contribute to [good] health,” Dominguez, noting to “discourage tax. exited the reality show to grant the wish people from consuming foods that are not good for the health… we The finance department also mulling to further raise the excise on of her cancer-stricken mother. will be helping the society in the very long run.” tobacco and alcohol in 2018. Saying that she has no regrets over her Dominguez explained that aside from revenue generation, the Just like the “sin” tax on alcohol and cigarettes, the new decision to be with her mother after her government also wants to help Filipinos to become a healthier race. administration wants to package its sweet and fat taxes as a health operation and as she recovers, Heaven “We are also looking at the tax on sugary and fatty foods to measure. encourage consumers to buy healthier foods,” he added. assured the housemates that their friend- At the same time, the DOF expects the proposed measure to deliver ship is not ending but has just started. Among the several items being considered to be included in the so- the much-needed government funds to improve social services. called fat tax is junk-food, Dominguez said. According to the ‘Mommy’s Angel ng Makati’, her stay has taught her to social- ize, to trust and to love. She said that she did not expect to have a family inside the US, Philippines set war games amidst Duterte tough talk house. When asked how much she loves her mother, Heaven told Big Brother, “Pagda- MANILA- Philippines and US troops will hold war games in ting talaga sa ina, naiiyak ako,” saying various areas in Luzon in October despite President Rodrigo that her mother has been with her through Duterte’s recent statement on the pull out of American soldiers. thick and thin. In a statement on Saturday, the US embassy in Manila said In the end, Heaven thanked Big Brother, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) “invited” the US who believes in her capacity, for allowing marines and sailors from the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade her to become a housemate and that it and Bonhomme Richard Expeditioanry STrike Group to changed her to become a better person. participate in the Philippines Amphibious Landing Exercise (Phiblex 33), set fro October 4 to 12. The US embassy statement said Phiblex 33 will be held in PBB Teen Maymay multiple locations in Luzon, including Palawan, which is near Entrata feels ecstatic the disputed Spratlys. It said Phiblex 33 includes “amphibious landing exercise and having as live-fire training featuring artillery.” her boyfriend for a day “The opportunity to train and build mutually beneficial capabilities with our Armed Forces of the Philippines partners Pinoy Big Brother teen housemate Also participating in the military exercise are the Amphibious is essential for sharpening our bilateral amphibious and was very ecstatic to Squadron 11 and the three ships of Bonhomme Richard humanitarian assistance capabilities, both hallmarks of the US have actor Enrique Girl visit her inside Big Amphibious Ready Group (BHR ARG), including the USS Marine Corps,” said Brig. Gen. John M. Jansen, commanding Brother’s house considering the lengths BHR (LHD-6), the USS Green Bay (LPD-20), and the USS general of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. she went through just meet her biggest Germantown (LSD-48). Jansen added: “Exchanging expertise and cultivating our crush. The embassy said the Philippine side will deploy members of longstanding security alliance provides a cornerstone for security After their bonding session, Maymay the 3rd Marine Brigade, the Philippine Navy’s new Strategic and stability in the region, and has for decades.” received gifts from Enrique plus a kiss on Sealift Vessel, the BRP Tarlac. The training includes small arms and artillery live-fire. the cheek that delighted her so much. BRP Tarlac had been deployed in Mindanao to lead naval It also includes “engineering projects to improve local Calling it the best day of her entire blockade as part of the AFP’s intensified offensive against the infrastructure and health engagements to exchange medical life, Maymay felt grateful that despite Abu Sayyaf Group in Basilan and Sulu. best practices and supplement the medical needs of Philippine the loss of her grandfather, her dream of President Duterte said early September that he wanted US citizens. meeting her greatest idol came true. Hav- Special Forces in Mindanao pulled out. The US embassy said 1,400 US troops based in Okinawa, Malacañang had clarified that it was not yet a policy Japan and 500 Philippine troops will participate in the war HEAVEN statement. games. continued on page 26

10 L. M. Confidential OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 “’s” ‘Most Beautiful Ending’ inspires viewers to take their own journey to love

Filipinos overseas can relive the fairy tale-like ending of Serena and Tenten’s love story via TFC IPTV and TFC.tv

September 6, 2016 (Quezon City, Philip- Both the fans of LizQuen loving fans,” she ended. pines) – After taking several detours and side the moniker of their On social media the fans were also abuzz trips, a journey to forever, concluded one of and the series’ viewers, tuned in from the wedding ensemble to the clothes. The the most-watched Philippine TV series “Dolce to the “Most Beautiful Finale” love team looked stunning in their wedding Amore,” which stars two of the most popular Pi- last August 26 which garnered clothes designed by Filipino designer Francis noy love teams and Enrique Gil a total of 37.7% national Libiran. Soberano wore a carefully detailed ball who play the lead roles of Serena and Tenten, TV rating based on the data gown, while Gil wore a classic barong. View- and which was aired on TFC.tv and TFC IPTV. released by Kantar Media (a ers also had a pleasant surprise with the special In an interview with the late-night talk local TV ratings measurement appearance of Ian Veneracion as the priest who show “Tonight with ,” Gil said he company). The teleserye finale performed their wedding. believed that the ending of the show was just was the most viewed during the Relive the “Most Beautiful Finale” of “Dolce perfect after all what Serena and Tenten went day it was offered on TFC.tv Amore” on TFC.tv and TFC IPTV and let Ser- through. “I think sa lahat ng pinagdaanan nila, The show has in fact, been ena and Tenten make you believe in love again. it’s a very beautiful ending for love to find its getting high ratings consis- For more program updates and to connect way again,” he explained. tently since the show aired with fellow global Kapamilyas, visit TFC’s Many were also touched with the revelation Their tiff sprang from the suspected murder of February this year. FB page applicable for your area or follow @ of their real relationship and eventual reconcili- Tenten’s brother (by law) Binggoy played by Soberano is happy and thankful to their fans. KapamilyaTFC on IG and Twitter.(Photos ation between Tenten and Luciana () and hidden wealth which Luci- “Nakakatuwa lang po kasi doon mo makikita courtesy of Star Creatives) after the bad blood between them in the past. ana tucked under Tenten’s company. na solid ang fans ng ‘Dolce Amore’ and they’re

Angeline Quinto sacrifice lovelife for sake of family

Angeline Quinto reveals how she sacrificed Nakausap ng PEP,ph (Phil- “Minsan kasi, dumarating sa ko po kayang pasamain ang loob ng nanay ko. her potential relationship with for ippine Entertainment Portal) si point na nasasaktan ako. Dahil ‘Yung mama ko kasi, everytime na nakikita the sake of her family: ‘Lagi ko namang sinasabi Angeline sa presscon ng peliku- minsan, galit na yung dating ng niya kami ni Erik na lumalabas sa TV, ang dam- kay Erik na hindi ko po kayang pasamain ang lang That Thing Called Tanga sagot niya. ing tanong sa amin kapag umuuwi ako ng bahay loob ng nanay ko. E, what more pa po kung Na sa Valencia Events Place ‘Pero hindi naman.’ – kung kami na ba talaga, kung mag-aasawa na ilalagay ko na ang sarili sa ganung sitwasyon, sa San Juan, noong nakaraang Ibig bang sabihin nito ay ba talaga ako. yung mag-aasawa na ako?’ Huwebes, July 21. nagkalamigan na sila sa isa’t isa? ‘Yung nalaman pa nga lang ng mama ko yung Inamin ni Angeline Quinto na nagpakatanga HURT. Pero pati ang relas- Paliwanag ng singer-actress, tungkol kay ‘Nay Susan, alam ko na ang sama ng siya sa pag-ibig dalawang taon na ang naka- yon nila ni Erik ay nababahiran ‘Hindi naman, kasi may loob niya sa akin, yung tampo. karaan. na rin ng intriga ngayon. lumabas na pictures noong mga ‘E, what more pa po kung ilalagay ko na ang Ito ay yung panahong na-involve siya sa isang Sa isang panayam nga raw nakaraan, yung kay Rufa Mae sarili sa ganung sitwasyon, yung mag-aasawa na non-showbiz guy bago pa man dumating sa kay Erik kung napag-usapan [Quinto]. ako?’ buhay niya ang rumored-boyfriend niyang si ang tungkol sa kanilang dalawa, ‘Kasi, ang daming nag- Sayang naman daw yung pagkakataong mag- Erik Santos. nabanggit raw nito na, ‘Bakit? tatanong sa akin kung bakit karoon na siya ng sarili niyang pamilya. Kuwento ni Angeline sa PEP.ph (Philippine Naging kami ba?’’ magkasama pa sila, kung okey Pahayag niya, ‘Sayang, sobrang sayang nga po. Entertanment Portal) at sa ilang miyembro ng Ano ang reaksiyon niya rito? ba yun sa akin. ‘Pero siguro hanggang dun lang. entertainment media, ‘Hindi po siguro talaga Kaswal na sagot ni Angge, ‘Nag-guest po kasi noon si ‘Sinasabi niya [Erik] sa akin na gusto na nag-work para sa amin. ‘Ganun naman talaga siya sumagot, ‘Bakit? Rufa Mae sa It’s Showtime, at hurado nun si niyang mag-asawa, na gusto na niyang magka- “Medyo nagkaroon ng problema dahil naging Kami ba?’ Erik nung time na yun, at nagkita lang sila.’ baby.’ busy ako sa trabaho ko. ‘Feeling ko minsan, pinatatamaan niya talaga FOR FAMILY’S SAKE. Ano sa tingin niya GENDER ISSUE. Sa patuloy na pagkuku- ‘So, pinagselosan lahat. ako, kasi marami ang nagsasabing ginagamit... ang dahilan na tila nabaliktad na ang mundo westiyon sa gender ni Erik, ano ang masasabi ‘So, pagkatapos nun, si Erik na ang naging ‘Si Erik po kasi, gusto nang mag-asawa. nila? niya rito? malapit sa akin. ‘Kasi nga, ilang taon na siya. Noon kasi, very vocal si Angeline tungkol sa Pinagdududahan niya ba ang kasarian nito? ‘Siya po ang nagpaintindi sa akin na nagka- ‘Kapag pinag-uusapan namin yun, very vo- paghanga niya kay Erik and vice-versa. Aniya, ‘Never po. Never. tanga ako. cal naman ako na wala pa ako sa sitwasyon na Saad niya, ‘Marami po. ‘Kahit marami akong naririnig, never. ‘Yun lang, yung mga panahong yun, siguro ganun.’ ‘Unang-una sa sitwasyon namin, sa parte ko ‘Kasi, hindi naman siya ganun sa akin, at dinaan ko na lang sa mga awitin ang mga sama Iniyakan ba niya ang pangyayaring ito? talaga. hindi ko naman nakita na ganun.’ ng loob ko.’ Aniya, ‘Hindi naman po, hindi. ‘Lagi ko namang sinasabi kay Erik na hindi

OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 11 Philippines

DOH eyes expanded PhilHealth coverage for thyroid cancer

MANILA - The Department of chance of survival reaching up to more maintenance are not included in Health wants to include the diagnosis than 90 percent, is the seventh most PhilHealth’s care package. and treatment of thyroid cancer under common cancer in the country. Radioactive Iodine (RAI) Therapy is PhilHealth’s coverage. Despite being a “friendly cancer,” it a carbon-activated tablet that a patient “This is to encourage our countrymen still needs attention because it affects the needs to take only once. to have themselves checked and to thyroid which produces hormones that Patients however will have to take consult before the problem worsens,” control the body’s metabolism. hormone maintenance medicine daily Neri Naig-Miran- Health Undersecretary Gerardo Bayugo The usual remedy for thyroid cancer is to aid the body with the necessary said during the observance of National thyroidectomy or the removal of a part, hormones for metabolism. da, ayaw sa tamad Thyroid Cancer Awareness Week in half or the entire thyroid. Yet the battle This will cost patients P20 a day. Quezon City. with thyroid cancer does not end there. Republic Act 10786, approved in at madrama At present, PhilHealth’s care package Nemencio Nicodemus, Jr., president of May this year, declares the fourth week for thyroid cancer patients only include the Philippine Society of Endocrinology of September as the National Thyroid Ang asawa ni front- confinement and operation. and Metabolism, said post-operation Cancer Awareness Week. man na si Neri Naig ay Thyroid cancer, dubbed as the processes for thyroid cancer patients such hindi lang mahusay na aktres. Mahusay “friendliest cancer” because of the high as radioactive treatment and hormone rin siyang negosyante. Sa katunayan, hindi nawawalan ng orders ang food business ni Neri na tinatawag na Neri’s Gourmet Tuyo. PH foreign policy risks ties with Bakit nga ba naging matagumpay si Neri? ‘Yan ay marahil sa kanyang astig na business values. trading partners Unang-una, pamilya ang trato niya sa kanyang mga empleyado. Ani Neri sa A THINK tank on said the foreign policy The political analyst said a foreign policy his spokesmen and secretaries would issue kanyang Instagram post, “Mas maganda of the Duterte administration risks alienating should be guided by three principles. follow-up statements to clarify the President’s its major economic partners and creating “First, a country’s approach must defend meaning, these do little to mask his kase na nararamdaman nila (employees) an “unwelcoming” environment to foreign the country’s fundamental interests. These sentiments on Philippines-US relationship,” na pamilya ang trato ko sa kanila. Mas investors. include the security and integrity of our Manhit said. pag-iigihan nila ‘yung trabaho nila at President Rodrigo Duterte had said that he territory, the health of our economy and The ADRi president said the country can mas inspired silang magtrabaho.” would pursue an “independent” foreign policy, the protection of Filipino citizens abroad. pursue its independence without squandering Ayaw rin niya sa taong tatamad- one that is sovereign from the United States, Second, it must seek to achieve its goals its hard-earned, advantageous relationships tamad at madrama sa buhay. but observers see the President is pushing the while espousing national and universal values, with other countries. “Basta masipag magtrabaho at “The government’s new stance must be calibrated Philippines closer to China. such as upholding our commitments and walang drama habang nasa trabaho, ok Duterte had been castigating traditional complying with or enforcing international to ensure that it does not compromise the sa akin.” international partners and organizations of law. Third and important for a less developed administration’s ten-point plan and the Philippines’ overall economic security,” the think tank said. late but speaking more pleasantly and softly country, it must strive for all of the above in At siyempre, ang numero unong hanap It added that the government’s warming up to ni Neri ay ‘yung taong masipag. to China, which allegedly occupies Philippine the most efficient or least costly manner,” China signals a quick break from the US, which is territory illegally, unreasonably denying according to Manhit. He said in light of the unfortunate. “It is one thing for the administration “Gustong-gusto naming mag-asawa Filipino fishermen access to fishing waters, three principles, independence alone is not to downplay the arbitral tribunal’s favorable ruling, ‘yung masisipag magtrabaho. Ayaw na- according to a ruling of a United Nations sufficient for a sound foreign policy. Manhit out of a fear of possible retribution. It is another min ng tamad at pabigat sa buhay.” arbitral tribunal. Dindo Manhit, president surmised that the government’s 10-point thing entirely to halt patrols with the United At ang rason kung bakit ang mga States and limit them to a minimal 12 nautical of Stratbase-ADR Institute (ADRi) for economic agenda may be put at risk, given the empleyado niya ay puros mga nanay ay Strategic and International Studies, said current policy. “An unwelcoming atmosphere mile distance, far less than the full 200 nautical mile spread of the country’s exclusive economic dahil alam nila ang kanilang priority. Duterte’s foreign policy seems to realign the in the Philippines could easily dampen the zone,” ADRi said. “By taking such drastic steps, the “Ang mga kinukuha kong empleyado, Philippines’ friendship with other countries. country’s economic relationships. In the administration gives the impression of swinging puro nanay talaga. Kase mas masisipag “While the President’s mandate to define United States, as elsewhere, private investors wildly and insincerely instead of taking smaller, but the country’s approach to foreign relations have reportedly grown skittish about the more meaningful steps toward friendly relations,” para sa akin ‘yung mga nanay na. Kase is unassailable, the administration should Philippines’ prospects. The US economy it added. ang iniisip nila ‘yung mga anak nila. Kung nevertheless reconsider its strategy in terms is the Philippines’ largest source of private Manhit said being careful with pronouncements paano nila mabibigyan ng magandang of potentially alienating established economic investment and second-largest export market and calibrating them with government actions will buhay ‘yung mga anak nila kahit simple and security partners. The Philippines should after Japan,” he explained. send a more meaningful signal not only to China, but also to all of the Philippines’ international lang. Mas aggressive kase silang magtra- maintain its good relations with trusted “Unfortunately, in President Duterte’s partners. baho. Alam kase nila ‘yung priority nila,” friends and pursue constructive relations with case, the term ‘independent’ appears to be “Such care will help the President and his team pagtatapos ni Neri sa kanyang post. all of its neighbors, in both word and deed,” shorthand for pushing the United States achieve the Philippines’ foreign policy objectives,” Manhit added. away and pulling China closer. Although he noted.

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OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 15 Angeline, the younger daughter of Drs. Solon and Josephine Guzman celebrated her 8th birthday recently. She was joined on that momentous occasion by family and friends. Here are just some of the photos that we can fit in this page.

16 L. M. Confidential OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 DIREK JOEL: I’m Not A Porn Director

DIRECTOR , who’s turn- Didn’t he have a hard real acting talent. She’s a good porno na ‘yun. But ‘Siphayo’ is not porn. May ing 63 on September 21 (same birthday as our time convincing Nathalie Hart actress, mahusay siya at may malaking twist ito sa ending at doon mare- editor here - happy birthday to you both), has and her leading men to do the magandang pupuntahan ang realize, ay, ganun pala. Actually, hindi lang siya made some acclaimed hit sex dramas before like sexy scenes they did in “Sipha- career niya. Sa experience ko, sexual but also political. You’ “Hubog” (for which Assunta de Rossi won a yo”? “Siempre, noong una, pinakamahirap talaga sabihin d see sa surprise sa ending. Kaya nga ang couple of best actress awards) and “Sidhi” (for hesitant siya so I had to remind sa isang artista: ‘Maghubad MTRCB, approved ito ng R 16 without cuts. which Glydel Mercado scored a grand slam as her na nabasa niya ang script ka na.’ Kapag ayaw, sinasabi They praised the acting, the cinematography and best supporting actress from all award-giving beforehand and she consented ko lang, pag di natuloy ito, the film’s artistic merits. In terms of form and bodies). He now comes up with “Siphayo (Dis- to do it. Noong una, nagtago babayaran mo lahat ng gastos content, puede itong ilaban sa award-winning may)” for BG Productions which is very sexy pa sa CR so sabi ko, I’m not a dito. Actually, mas mahirap films na nagawa ko na before.” and controversial as it’s about a farmer (Allan porn director. But eventually, paghubarin ang mga lalaki kasi After this, Direk Joel is back in doing a rom- Paule) and two sons (Luis Alandy and Joem she did everything required of may itinatago sila. Kapag di com, “Never Been Touched, Never Been Kissed” Bascon) who all have an affair with the same her and I was shocked kasi ma- tama ang sukat, nakakahiyang with Tom Esguerra-Miho Nishida and Angeline woman (Nathalie Hart.) husay siya. She didn’t just show skin, she showed ipakita. Di mo naman puedeng buhayin kasi, Quinto- for Regal. “This is my most amoral movie,” he says. “Hindi immoral ha, kundi amoral, magkaiba sila ng spelling. Amoral means not having a sense of what is right or wrong, unlike sa immoral na alam kung ano ang tama o mali but ginagawa pa rin. I missed doing movies like this kasi lately, puro rom-com na lang tayo. So hopefully, this will revive this kind of erotic drama para naman may alternative ang viewers natin. I did this movie right after ‘Felix Manalo’ at magkaibang-magkaiba sila dahil dito, walang Biblia.”

RUSSIA continued from page 8

Duterte in Davao City a few days after the May 9 elections. Khovaev said he was impressed by Duterte during a “very produc- tive” meeting where they discussed how to jump-start Philippine- Russian relations which officially started only in 1976.

Khovaev said that it was “time for Russians to discover the Philip- pines, and it is time for the Philip- pines to discover Russia,” adding that strengthened trade cooperation could begin before the end of this year. The Russian envoy said there is much potential in the two country’s bilateral ties because “there were no disputes and no contradictions” and only develop “cooperation in practi- cal terms.” Meanwhile, the US, through State Assistant Secretary for inter- national narcotics and law enforce- ment William Brownfield the $6.7 million fund was meant to boost law enforcement in the Philippines. In an interview with online news site , Brownfield said the fund was part of the $32 million that Kerry pledged for law enforce- ment training and services. US State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs said that $4.665 million of the larger amount “is set to be transferred soon, via an Interagency Agreement, from INL to the US Coast Guard.” This funding aims “to support maritime security in the Philip- pines.” “There is additional money which was previously appropriated by Congress for use in the Philip- pines, but no decisions have to be made on that funding’s use until next year,” Rappler quoted the INL as saying.

OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 17 Entertainment

Miguel Tanfelix featured in Indonesian ‘I’m not conservative’ Nadine Lustre newspaper for viral music videos + other stories CEBU, Philippines - Nadine Lustre would much rather remain true to herself than get swayed by other people’s opinion of her. “I’m not conservative. I never acted like I was,” was Sabi niya, “May mga nagba-bash po. Pero ang the “Till I Met You” star’s response when the subject kailangan niyo lang pong gawin dun is huwag niyo po silang pansinin. of her being bashed for wearing a two-piece bikini Paano niya naku-control ang sarili niya na hu- came up during an interview with Cosmopolitan wag patulan ang mga ito? magazine where she’s featured as this month’s cover Aniya, “Isipin mo na lang po yung mga taong girl. nagmamahal po sa inyo, dahil mas marami po sila The 22-year-old actress was on vacation in Cebu kesa mga nagba-bash po.” two months ago with reel and real life sweetheart Biro namin sa kanya, maraming nagmamahal sa James Reid, together with some friends. Clad in a kanya tulad ni Bianca. black string bikini for the island-hopping adventure, Mahal siya ni Bianca, di ba? Nadine’s sexy photos were naturally uploaded online “Yes, yes po,” ang nakangiting sagot ni Miguel. – immediately going viral as the public wasn’t used to seeing the teen idol in provocative wear. Jean Garcia to reprise Ed- “People were commenting na pa-conservative pa die Garcia’s role in Pinulot raw ako, tapos I’m wearing a bikini...,” said Nadine. Ka Lang While she doesn’t consider herself conservative, Nadine would like to tell her fans and bashers alike Sa Lupa not to judge her or anyone else based on how they appear on social media. Jean Garcia “I don’t want people to think na I’m pakawala, but I’m never going to will bring life to be santa-santita,” she said. “I’m not a saint.” a character ini- The Viva contract artist continued to say that she was not the type tially portrayed by veteran actor to allow herself to be dictated on what she can or cannot post on her . Twitter and Instagram accounts. This is Yes, there have been countless times, she said, when people would just one of the tell her to take down a certain social media post. Isang achievement para sa young Kapuso actor deviations from “I don’t need to remind people that I’m Nadine. When I’m not in char- na si Miguel Tanfelix ang ma-feature sa isang Indo- the 1987 movie acter, I just turn into myself. Unfortunately, it’s hard to do that because nesian newspaper kamakailan. that GMA-7 the level of crap we have [to deal with in local showbiz] here is really “Sa Indonesia po, na-feature po ako sa broad- will implement when it adapts Pinulot Ka Lang Sa bad.” sheet na Zetizen, and it’s about musical.ly po talaga, Lupa. yung app na ginagamit po namin ni Bianca where Nadine further said that at this point in her life, she’s learned to ac- Cast members , LJ Reyes, gumagawa po kami ng music video. and Benjamin Alves revealed this in an interview cept that part and parcel of her celebrity are the endless negative “Nag-send po sila [Zetizen newspaper] ng ques- with GMANetwork.com. comments. But at the end of the day, what matters is that she’s happy tions and then sinagot ko po. According to LJ, it was a decision made by the and is grateful for all the blessings poured her way. “In Bahasa po. For example, anong naitutulong original writer Gilda Olvidado, who also serves as “We used to be well-off, then my dad’s business failed,” the actress sa akin ng musical.ly. one of the writers of GMA-7’s remake. shared. “It’s made me more aggressive to achieve. It fuels me.” “Ang sagot ko po dun is ang musical.ly ay natu- “Siya rin yung nag-include ng [bagong] char- tulungan po akong i-express yung gusto ko pong acters. Yung dati kasi, si Mr. Eddie Garcia daw iparating sa mga followers ko po. yung nag-ampon sa aming dalawa [ni Julie Anne]. Alex Gonzaga on rebound relationships: “Like nung nagawa po ng musical.ly na ‘Where Ngayon, magiging si Ms. Jean Garcia.” ‘Ayokong manggamit ng tao, kasi ayaw ko Is The Love Challenge’ po. In the original movie, Eddie Garcia played “Dahil ngayon po, sa panahon ngayon, marami Siony, the rich man who adopted Angeli (LJ) and rin gawin sa akin yun pong nangyayaring gulo, kaya gusto ko pong iparat- later on, Santina ( Julie Anne). ing yung message na ‘Where is the love?’ Benjamin also pointed that the 2016 version will Sa Gandang Gabi Vice, nagkwento si My Rebound Girl star Alex “Para magmahalan po tayo ulit, and, musically, reflect modern times. Gonzaga at sa mga karanasan parang nagagamit ko rin po siya para mai-showcase He said, “I think they’re changing it a bit for TV. nila sa pag-ibig na “panakip butas” lang. yung talent ko po, sa app na musical.ly po.” “May mga characters po na dinagdag tapos yung Si Joseph ay nagkaroon diumano ng girlfriend Ang “URL” ang pinakaunang interactive rom- profession po namin, mas up-to-date. com series sa telebisyon na tatampukan nina Miguel less than a month matapos ang previous rela- “Kumbaga po, bibigyan po namin ng ibang kulay at Bianca Umali at mapapanood tuwing Linggo ng yung napakagandang istorya.” tionship niya pero hindi niya ito matatawag na gabi sa GMA. Kasama rin nina Miguel at Bianca si One of the new characters added to the story rebound relationship. Aniya, “less than a month Jak Roberto. will be portrayed by . He is cast pa lang kaming break nung ex ko tapos naging Nagsimula na nitong September 25. as Emman Estacio, a childhood friend of Santina. kami, tapos tumagal kami kaya hindi ko masasa- It remains to be seen if the modern version will bing rebound.” SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS. At dahil may also show the iconic confrontation scene of the Si Alex naman ay nagkaroon ng manliligaw na malaking kinalaman sa social media ang kanilang movie where Angeli pulled Santina into a swimming nagsabi sa kanyang, “Cathy, kahit gawin mo na show, tinanong namin si Miguel kung gaano ka- pool. akong rebound, kahit gamitin mo ako, ako na lang yung pang ano mo, importante para sa kanya ang social media. For this upcoming Kapuso series, LJ had her hair “Yung social media very important po siya dahil okay lang.” Pero proud si Alex na hindi siya pumayag. Ayon kay Alex, cut short for her role as Angeli. unang-una, ngayong panahon po natin na ito, mas She wrote in the caption, ‘I am so ready and “kasi ayokong manggamit ng tao kasi ayaw ko rin gawin sa akin yun.” marami pong nag-e-engage po sa social media kaysa excited to finally meet you Angeli! You are slowly Pagtatapos naman ni Joseph, pwede rin naman daw magtagal ang sa TV. coming into life!’ isang rebound relationship lalo na pag narealize ng isang tao na bet- Pero kung may maganda, may pangit ding dulot Last September 19, LJ and Benjamin had their ter ang karelasyon niya ngayon kesa sa previous relationship niya. ang social media, tulad ng bashing. first taping day for the upcoming afternoon series. Naaapektuhan ba si Miguel ng mga bashers?

LEFTM Cerena Masu celebrated her 2016 birthday on September 4, 2016 in her house in Scarborough with her cousins. MIDDLE, Anne Yamoto Licyayo celebrated her 2016 birthday on Sep- tember 4, 2016 in Scarborough with her close friends. RIGHT, Proud parents Rosalie and John Zolina had Brayden Mathew Zolina baptised on Aug. 13, 2015 at Saint Paschal Baylon Church. Godmothers are Norlyn Relente, Amy Villorente, and Lea Selorio, etc. 18 L. M. Confidential OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016

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On Tonight with Boy Abunda, one of the coaches of The Voice Philippines, , talked about interacting with her fans on social media. “I think it’s a gut feel thing. When I feel like, okay, I can engage with this person, parang I feel like this will be a very fruitful exchange and it turns into a conversation – it takes discernment. Kasi pag medyo bumababa na yan sa level ng insulto, forget it! I will block you, I will mute you, I will make you disappear from my life.” When asked to recall the times when her patience was tested due to bad comments or tweets, Lea shared, “I can’t remember na, I can’t. I can’t dwell on those comments, I have to mute you, I will block you, I will move on because for every one bad tweet or insulting tweet, there’s like tens more that are funny and fun. And karamihan naman sa mga nababasa kong tweet, masaya or showing you know or read an article that I wrote. There’s an appreciation; or even if there is dissent or criticism, hindi nang iinsulto.” During a recent episode of Pinoy Boy Band Superstar, Lea was invited to the judge’s table by her long- time friend, Aga Muhlach. On this she shared, “We had a couple of guys who worked on Boy Band that came from The Voice so I went, because it was in Sports Complex, malapit lang sa bahay ko, sige bisita ako. So I went to visit, and then all of a sudden I hear this, ‘can I call a friend?’ I’m like, ‘hay naku!’ So that’s what happened.” On whether or not she is to have a reunion movie with Aga, Lea disclosed, “I guess the best answer I can give is it will happen when it happens. I can’t give a timeline.” The crowd then groaned, to which Lea responded with humor, “ano ba kayo? Bili pa kayo ng hopia, sige!”

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OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 19 ‘Go out, hunt crim- Entertainment inals’ - President Duterte assured members of the Phil- ippine National Police (PNP) and the Klarisse recalls days with Sarah + Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) that he will not allow any of them to other stories be jailed for following his orders. The President emphasized that he is standing by them for as long as they are doing their job, especially in naman siya at magaling pang umarte.” the administration’s campaign against In “Siphayo”, Luis and play the sons illegal drugs. of Allan Paule and their mom is Maria Isabel Lopez, “Pag sinunod ninyo ako, wala who’s suffering from a terminal illness. Allan got Jennylyn, ayaw kayong problema, ako ang bahala Nathalie to be Maria Isabel’s personal nurse. After his sa inyo. Hindi ako papayag na may wife died, Allan then cohabits with Nathalie as his na magpabuntis militar o pulis na makulong dahil sa wife’s replacement. Nathalie becomes a very young utos ko kasi ang bayan natin hirap. stepmother to Luis and Joem, later on also seducing nang walang Hirap na hirap ang bayan natin sa them and going to bed with the father and his sons to droga (If you follow my order, you make it a shame and scandal in the family. kasal won’t have any problem, I’ll take care “Medyo kontrobersiyal ang theme nito but it’s well of you. I will not allow any soldier or handled by Direk Joel Lamangan,” says Luis. Six years from now pa na- policeman to get jailed because of Luis is also busy on TV. After doing soaps with kikita ni ang my order as our country is facing a GMA, he’s now back on ABS-CBN in the after- sarili na magpakasal. At 29, big problem – illegal drugs),” he said noon soap, “The Greatest Love”. He plays Chad, the hindi pa rin daw siya nagmama- when he addressed officers and per- husband of Amanda, played by Dimples Romana. dali at enjoy siya sa buhay niya sonnel of the Police Region Office 12 “I’m glad to be a Kapamilya again. Una akong nakilala ngayon with Jazz (her only son) (PRO12) in General Santos City. when I did the first ‘Pangako Sa’Yo’ with Jericho Ro- as the center of her life. The Chief Executive gave this sales and Kristine Hermosa in 2000. 2006 ako lumipat “Unahin ko muna ang anak assurance in the wake of criticisms KLARISSE De Guzman first joined a singing sa GMA and now, ten years later, back to ABS-CBN ko,” she said. over alleged summary executions of contest when she was only 11 years old, “Star for a na uli ako and it’s nice to be part of good show like Basta ang masisiguro niya suspected drug personalities. Night”, where Sarah Geronimo, then 14, emerged as ‘The Greatest Love’ with Sylvia Sanchez.” sa ngayon, hindi na niya uulitin Despite the criticism, Duterte the grand winner. Several years later, she would join ang dating pagkakamali na emphasized that his standing order to “The Voice Philippines” and little did she know that in New York magkaanak nang hindi pa policemen has not changed. Sarah would be her coach. Did Sarah recognize her kasal. Aniya, she has learned “Go out and hunt down the crimi- when they saw each other again? her lesson. nals, arrest them, and if they offer a “No, kasi sobrang bata pa naman ako noon, naka- NOW it’s final: will be playing Mars Ravelo’s Darna na may kung ilang version na ang Hindi naman daw humihingi violent resistance, and you think that pigtails pa ako,” she says. “It’s only when I told her ng kasunod si Jazz dahil seloso (your) life (is threatened) – ikaw ang that ako si Klang, which was my nickname then, doon napanood natin at kung sinu- sino na rin ang gumanap dito. raw ang bagets. mamatay, kung hindi siya – patayin mo lang niya naalala.” Asked kung hindi ba nagse- sila. ‘Yan ang order ko sa inyo. That How is Sarah as a coach? “Coach Sarah is so ma- Isa na sa gumanap dito ay si Congresswoman selos si Jazz sa mga nagiging has not changed,” he said. bait. Walang ereng big star na siya. Up to now, she’d leading man niya, aniya ay In the same speech, President give me advice, like when I joined Himig Handog, she at nang tanungin ang Star For All Seasons kung sino sa palagay hindi niya ito pinapanood ng Duterte stressed that extrajudicial helped me interpret my piece. Even sa personal life, mga show niya. killings were not sanctioned by the nag-a-advice siya sa’kin, like how to handle problem- niya ang nararapat maging Darna sa new version nito, she’s all for “Ang pinapanood niya lang, government. atic relatives.” puro mga cartoon. Hindi siya “That is not the job of the police to So what did she do between “Star for a Night” and Angel kahit na nga salungat sa paniniwala ng iba na ang present girlfriend ni Luis Manzano na si Jessy nanoood ng TV, kahit mga make mummies…Why would we waste “The Voice”? “I went back to school, taking up music soap. Mga movie lang na car- our time wrapping bodies with – to production, sa St. Benilde. Every now and then, suma- Mendiola ang pipiliin nito. Well, oo nga at mas bata at tisay si Jessy, pero ang toons (ang pinapanood). make mummies out of those – kaya sali pa rin ako, like sa ‘X Factor’, ‘Talentadong Pinoy’, “Ayoko po kasi medyo violent ako galit,” said Duterte, as he lashed hindi naman ako nakukuha. Siguro hindi pa talaga mahalaga, proper perspective. Kaya, naman nag- decide ang at to ’yung mga ginagawa ko, eh,” out at his critics, especially from the time and I’m really meant for ‘The Voice’. But before sey pa niya. international community. I joined ‘The Voice’ nagpapayat muna ako kasi tumaba roll on the red carpet for Angel. Ibang klaseng Darna na ang mapapanood, ayon na Pero pagdating sa status According to the President, his crit- ako noon, e.” ng relasyon nila ni Dennis ay ics do not understand the magnitude “We did some brainstorming with our musical rin sa teaser na nakita namin sa mga sinehan. Nandi- yan na ang mataas na uri ng technology at balita pa umiwas na si Jen na pag-usapan of the drug problem in the country. director, Marvin Querido, to find out what songs we’d ito. Inamin naman niyang He then blamed drug syndicates include in the show. We’ll do solos, duets and trios, na baka sa abroad pa gawin ang processing. Pag- katapos na sobrang lakas na movie na Barcelona: magkasama sila recently na and their police protectors for the plus medleys, and of course I’ll do my signature birit nag-scuda diving sa Batangas killings that have put his administra- songs from Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Lani A Love Untold, di kaya sa abroad din dapat kunan ang ilang eksena ni Angel flying high above the sky para makiisa sa clean-up drive tion in bad light. Misalucha and Jaya. Basta, we’re sure will love and ng Philippine Coast Guard sa “Di ba nila alam na pati mga po- enjoy what we’ve prepared for them.” scrapers of New York? Hmm. Come to think of it. Very exciting, di ba? Mabini, Batangas. lice generals at police involved? At “First time niyang sumama lahat ‘yung pinatay, nagpatayan sila Luis Alandy returns to Ka- mag-scuba, gusto rin kasi because unahan na nila kasi these Kris in Aldub series? niyang tumulong sa paglilinis guys will be squealers [Are they not pamilya ng dagat sa Mabini. Enjoy na- aware that police generals and po- Is it true that was purposely ousted man, nandoon din sina Gerald licemen are involved (in drugs). They LUIS Alandy was just seen with sa dapat sana’y gagawin niyang series with Jennylyn (Anderson) bilang part sila ng are killing each other because they in the Cinemalaya entry, “Kusina”. He’s now one of Mercado, the adaptation of the Korean novela My Coast Guard natin,” kuwento will be the squealers],” Duterte said. Nathalie Hart’s leading men in Love from the Star, dahil mas ginusto ng execs ng ni Jen. “Did it ever occur to you that there the erotic drama “Siphayo (Dis- GMA-7 na unahing gawin ang isang soap na magtat- Samantala, busy ngayon was also a silencing stage for them? may)”. Does he think Nathalie ambal sa kanila ni Maine Mendoza? si Jen promoting her Ultimate Mostly sila-sila lang. Then, ang patay deserve to be launched in this Ito rin bang supposed first Alden-Maine teles- album under Ivory Records na nila tinatapon sa akin, kay (PNP movie? “Oo naman,” he says. “I erye ang magiging first project ni bilang naglalaman ng seven tracks Chief) Bato (Dela Rosa). How stupid can say she’s ripe for stardom. non-Kapamilya talent? including her carrier single, can you really get?” he added. Matagal na rin siyang umaarte Hagdan, and collaborations on TV and film and we can say with and she has paid her dues. Maganda Silent Sanctuary.

LEFT, TFC Canada pose with ABS Chief Content Officer and comeback-actress Charo Santos Concio. RIGHT, Toronto-based all-girl singing group Charms pose with Charo Santos at a Toronto forum. 20 L. M. Confidential OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 L. M. Confidential 21 Entertainment People...are talking about: Bianca and Miguel not rushing into having Alden Richards relationship + other stories Alden Richards

BIANCA Umali is definitely one of the most promising young stars with her now,” he says. “Mas gumanda siya. After ‘Pure Love’, hindi of GMA today. A former child star, she’s getting prettier and naman naputol ang communication namin sa isa’t isa kaya I can say na sexier by the day. She was first paired with Miguel mas kilala ko na siya.” Tanfelix in “Paroa, Kuwento ni Mariposa” four And how does Alex find Joseph as a leading man? “Kapag mahirap years ago and since then, their ang eksena, minsan, lagi siyang nang-aasar. Nangangamoy raw ako. Pero BiGuel teen loveteam has gained its kapag ngingiti na siya, hindi ka na maiinis. He’s a gentleman. We shot own legion of fans. some scenes ng movie sa isang coffee plantation sa Benguet. ‘Yung coffee “Four years na ‘yung loveteam beans kasi, inaapakan ‘yun. namin but we got to know each Hindi namin alam, may higad pala, so nangati nang husto ang mga other as child stars seven years ago paa namin. Ang daming tumulong sa’min para maalis ang kati. Si Joseph, pa when I was only nine,” says inuna niya ako. Tiniis niya ‘yung sariling kati niya kasi bawal kamutin, Bianca. “So ganun lalong kakati, so hinahataw-hataw niya ang mga paa ko, tinapik-tapik The sales numbers for the music industry n a namin katagal na para mawala ang kati. Di ba ang bait niya?” are looking particularly bad but not kakilala ang Is Joseph courting her? “For the record, hindi ko rin alam. Hindi ko for showbiz’s golden boy. Alden has isa’t isa. We saw alam kung nagpaparamdam siya o seryoso siya. Pero may time na ang reached another milestone in his music each other growing feeling ko, oo. One time, binigyan niya ako ng bracelet. Terno kami. career as his 2015 first full-length studio up.” Tapos tinulungan niya ang daddy ko noong kampanya sa election. Isang titled Wish I May (GMA Records) is now So tawag ko lang, he came. Pero ayokong mag-assume. Siguro pag dumalaw a certified 8 times Platinum. The record, what’s na lang siya sa bahay namin nang unannounced, ‘yun na.” which was released at the height of Eat the real score And what can Joseph say about this? “Ayoko kasing pilitin. I mean, Bulaga’s “Kalyeserye,” sold more than between them gusto kong maging natural lang siya. ’Yun nga, sabi ni Alex, I really 120,000 units. We wouldn’t be surprised if now? “We’re very tried before, pero feeling ko, nu’ng time na ’yun, hindi pa siya ready so the album reaches Diamond status before good friends pa rin I respected that. Right now, okay naman kami. So, you’ll never know, the year ends. po. Hindi kami nagmamadali kasi 16 pa lang naman po ako, never been nandiyan lang naman si Alex, you know, and I’m not closing my doors.” touched, never been kissed. At siya naman, he just turned 18.” Direk Emman de la Cruz says their chemistry on screen is very Inah de Belen “Kaya sana po, huwag nyo kaming madaliin,” says Miguel, who’s been apparent in their romantic scenes in “My Rebound Girl”. appointed as Youth Ambassador of the U.N. Population Commission The daughter of and for being a good and wholesome role model in maintaining his belief in Jennylyn Mercado thinks Arci Munoz officially joined the roster of being pure before marriage. talents managed by GMA Artist Center. They’re now paired anew in another show, “URL (Usapang Real and are some of the And for her television Love)”, billed as the first interactive rom com on Philippine TV. sexiest Pinays debut, she is given “URL” will have its pilot telecast this Sunday at 4:45 p.m. after “GMA an important assign- Blockbusters”. It’s a different kind of show that bridges social media and ment, and mind you, romantic comedies in one game-changing television project. It features Nakita na namang magkasama sa isang beach sa Batangas ang in a starring role. Will one-of-a-kind love stories headlined by popular Kapuso loveteams, sinasabing magkarelasyon ngayon na sina Jennylyn Mercado at Dennis she live up to the which will be told in four weekly episodes. Trillo. Pero ayon sa aktres, nagpunta lang daw sila doon para sa isang people’s expecta- URL engages netizens through the video challenges posted on the clean up drive. “Kahit naman sina nando’n din sila. tion? Will she join the UsapangRealLove Facebook page. Viewers are invited to submit their Yung Philippine Coast Guard nando’n din,” kuwento ni Jennylyn. ranks of showbiz scions able to make a video entries by sending it as a message on Facebook, uploading it on Okey lang ba sa kanya na makasama sa pelikula si Dennis? name for themselves? With the initial feed- Instagram or tweeting it on Twitter and tagging @UsapangRealLove “Bakit hindi? I’m sure hindi na ako mahihirapan pagdating sa back she’s receiving for her role in Oh My with the hashtag #MagpaFANsin. The chosen video will be featured on aktingan kasi nakagawa na kami ng soap.” Mama!, it’s very likely to happen. TV and win a prize. The first episode is “Dream Date” and it will star Eh, ang ex-BF niyang si Luis Manzano? the hosts themselves in a story of two young people who both dream of “Hmm… sa ngayon, hindi ko pa po alam.” KathNiel having “dream dates”. Aside from Bianca and Miguel, the other stars of Pero willing ka ba? this 4-week story are Jak Roberto, Yayo Aguila, Lloyd Samartino, Jade “Ah… professional naman ako, eh. Kaya ko naman yon,” sagot niya. The love team’s latest screen offering Lopez, Ces Quesada, and Gene Padilla directed by Real (not the fake Six years from now pa balak magpakasal ni Jennylyn. is in the running to become one of the one) Florido, the director of the fast becoming controversial “Twenty nine ako ngayon so 35 na ako six years from now, do’n ready biggest films of 2016. Barcelona earned movie, “”, that seems to be taking forever to complete kahit wala na akong magpakasal. Sa ngayon kasi, malayung-malayo pa po.” more than namang forever. Sinigurado naman ng singer-actress na hindi na mauulit ang nangyari P23 million This month, the second story is “Perfect Fit” featuring Andre Paras sa kanya noon na nagka-baby kahit hindi kasal. on its first and Mikee Quinto, supported by William Lorenzo, Mickey Ferriols, “Ay hindi na, dapat ngayon tama na. Ngayon kasal muna bago baby. day and Arra San Agustin, Jay Arcilla, Vince Gamad, and Bern Josep “Bekimon” Nadala na ako, eh,” sey pa niya. P130 mil- Persia. Samantala, kinumpirma naman ni Jennylyn na hihinto na muna siya lion in just sa pagpo-pose ng sexy sa FHM. five days. Alex unsure about Joseph’s intentions “Hindi na muna. Pero depende naman. Kung magra-rank ulit, bakit In com- hindi? “Okay lang din kasi kumbaga, sa ano ko ngayon, parang nanay parison, na ako, parang hindi na rin tama na mag-aano-ano pa (magpo-pose ng AlDub’s earned P21 JOSEPH Marco started as a TV commercial model then was first sexy). “Kasi siyempe, ang tanda ko na rin, parang hindi na ako ganu’n million on its first day and P120 million on seen on GMA7 in “La Vendetta” in 2007. He also did “Dyesebel” then ka-confident,” pag-amin pa niya. its first week when it was released in July. moved to ABS-CBN in 2010 where he did “Sabel” with . Eh, kanino ba niya balak ipasa ang kanyang trono bilang sexiest Pinay? Truly, and Daniel Pa- He also did supporting roles in other shows like “Pintada”, “Princess and “Naku, ang dami kong nasa isip, yung girlfriend ni Billy (Crawford), si dilla have proven once again that their I”, “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala”, “Honesto” and “Pure Love”, before Coleen Garcia at si Arci Muñoz,” wika pa niya. tandem is still a force to reckon with. going sexy in “Pasion de Amor”. He was last seen playing a supporting role in “Dolce Amore”. Now, he gets to do his first lead role in a movie, in Regal’s “My Rebound Girl”, opposite Alex Gonzaga with whom he did “Pure Love”. People...are not talk- So how’s it working with Alex now? “I feel more comfortable working ing about Till I Met You

NAGCARLAN Is the James Reid and Nadine Lustre starrer romantic drama losing steam? PICNIC It’s easy to tell. Based on the rating data of LEFT, Ricky Cruz cel- ebrated his 2016 birthday TNS Kantar and with his wife Edz, and AGB Neilsen, the children Sam, and Alex; primetime TV and with his close friends series shows at Earl Bales Park on Sep. an obvious 11, 2016. decline in viewership. RIGHT, Marcus Manansala On the Palasics celebrated his 4th birthday at North York on other hand, Aug. 30, 2016 with play- its clos- mates, and friends. est rival, Descendant of the Sun, which was al- most banned in China early this year for having 22 L. M. Confidential OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 an audience of more than 400 million, was steady strong in its performance in the numbers game. It’s a tough competition indeed. But does the series still have time to level up against Alyas Robinhood? Spotlight Enzo Pineda

The actor went for a physi- cal makeover and is now in perfectly fine form. Actually, he’s been flaunting his body literally dropping his trousers for a mass produced under- garment brand. While people understand why Enzo chose to go all out daring, talent watchers are not really that impressed. Perhaps, instead of spending hours in the gym, he might want to spend some time in acting workshops, too.

Jennylyn Mercado

The so-called “Ultimate Star” should’ve seen it coming. Her TV project with Pambansang Bae, the local adaptation of the Korean drama entitled has been shelved to give way to Alden Richards’ TV series with Maine Mendoza. Obvi- ously, the network knows how to give priority to its big- ger stars. Buses outside the Tutuban Railway Station, Manila, Philippines. (1987)

LOVI “But more than anything else, what REEL. And no apo­logies will be given… “Wala munang pahinga but I’m enjoying continued from page 24 I’m really thankful about as an actress and unless what I have is less than a job well it,” he says. “Mas okay na ‘yung busy kaysa as a person who is passionate about her done.” wala kang trabaho.” Some actors don’t settle for less than what job is that I found in Tom someone who About the “Oh Boy!” concert, Derrick is required. Simply because we owe it to is equally as passionate as I am… who Derrick: Busy is OK says the audience will be in for an our writers, directors, and our bosses who thankfully has a wonderful partner who has entertaining night of song and music, plus a entrusted us with this project. But most been nothing but supportive, real and such DERRICK Monasterio is busy taping naughty number where he and his co-stars especially we owe it to ourselves. An actor’s a dear friend to me. Thank you, Carla… for his new show, “Tsuper Hero”, and also will dare show some skin. “Sizzling hot ito job is to make every scene believable which “Mahirap naman talaga trabaho rehearsing for his concert “Oh Boy!” at the so don’t miss it! Ngayon lang namin ito I’m completely flattered that we have namin, pero nasa tao talaga ‘yun na hindi Music Museum this Friday with Rocco gagawin on stage at baka hindi na maulit!” achieved despite a lot of positive and couple magpadala sa mga superficial na bagay. Nacino, Jake Vargas and Aljur Abrenica. he naughtily warns. of violent reactions. Work is work. REAL is different from

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Nathalie locks herself E, siya raw, first movie niya, sumabak agad siya sa sexy. E, ako, ang ganda ng material ng ‘Siphayo’ at si Joel Lamangan Call 416-945-2336 up inside bathroom pa ang director, so that makes a lot of difference. I really had to prepare myself physically, mentally and emotionally. Kasi after sex scene making love with three different guys is not an easy thing to do. But now that we’ve finished it, I can say I’m proud of the movie, For Sale so watch it when opens in theatres on Sanken CS1 Microphone October 5.” $ 713.13 / best offer Aside from “Siphayo”, Nathalie is in three other new movies. She plays Joseph Marco’s first girlfriend in Regal’s romantic- comedy “My Rebound Girl” that opens on September 18 and she has also completed “Balatkayo” with Polo Ravales and “Tisay”, Call an entry in Cinema One Filmfest in 416-945-2336 November. Lovi defends self from bashers: No apology vows not to have love Nathalie Hart with Luis Alandy and Joem BasconNathalie Hart with Luis Alandy and Joem Bascon life anymore Actress Alessandra de Rossi stressed several NATHALIE Hart used to be known as Princess Snell when she was with ABS- times that CBN’s then she later joined GMA’s Starstruck when she was 17 years she does old. She also joined “Survivor Philippines” and played supporting roles in soaps like not want to “My Beloved”, “Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka”, “Captain Barbell”, “Yesterday’s Bride”, have a love “Makapiling Kang Muli”, etc. life anymore She then got Leo Dominguez as her manager and changed her name to Nathalie during her Hart. She did several movies for Regal like “Dilim” and “Somebody to Love”. Now, she guest ap- pearance agrees to go sexy in BG Productions’ “Siphayo”, an erotic drama that aims to revive the was alarmed when fans of the on the morn- bold and titillating film genre of the era. How far did she go in the movie? -Carla Abellana love team ing show, “I have hot love scenes with Luis Alandy, Joem Bascon and Allan Paule,” she says. bashed her for doing torrid love scenes with Magan- “And yes, I showed some skin, actually, a lot of skin.” Tom in “Someone to Watch Over Me”. “I dang Buhay What convinced her to accept such a provocative role? “I read the script by Eric got worried kasi sabi, tinotoo ko raw ‘yung September 26. Ramos and it’s very good. Then napakagaling ng director, si Joel Lamangan, na love scenes with Tom kaya awang-awa sila Host then asked, “Pero respetado sa industriya at gusto ko talagang makatrabaho, so I accepted it. Pero kung kay Carla,” says Lovi. “Insensitive daw ako. ito, masasabi mo ba na nagsasalita ka hindi si Direk Joel, hindi ko tatanggapin.” Hindi ko raw ba naisip that as a woman, I na ng tapos?” She admits doing the sex scenes were quite a torture for her. “Sobra akong might hurt the feelings of Tom’s loved one.” Alessandra, who is now 30 years old, kinakabahan sa set kasi first time ko gumawa ng love scenes. Noong unang eksenang To clear things about this issue, Lovi answered, “Of course, at this point, oo makikipagromansa ako, hindi ko nakontrol ang emotions ko, nag-iiyak ako at decided to write a message in her social naman. Parang narealize ko lang na nagkulong sa CR. Tinalakan ako ni direk, hindi raw siya porn director. So I just media account: “Recently, Tom and I siguro mas okay talaga ako na single needed to calm myself at naging okay na ako.” had a lot of good and negative feedbacks kasi masyado lang akong emotional. So, which of her three leading men (Luis Alandy, Joem Bascon and Allan Paule) did about how ‘believable’ our portrayals are in Kagaya nga ng sinabi ng nanay ko na she enjoy the most? “Para walang problema, I’ll just say nag-enjoy ako sa kanilang lahat. ‘Someone To Watch Over Me’. It was quite masyado talaga akong mapagmahal Pero hindi naman ako talaga nag-enjoy na hinahalikan nila ako at hinahawakan nila upsetting that people actuall­y put so much ng sobra whether friends, family or ang katawan ko. Paano ka naman mage-enjoy or mate-turn on sa ganun e ang daming color into it, just because we wanted to give kahit sinong nandiyan… Ayoko nang ibang tao sa set, may mga ilaw, kamera? How can you get carried away with that? So our best in our craft. masaktan.” ginawa ko na lang ang trabaho ko para matapos na. Nakatulong sa akin si Maria Isabel “Some actors don’t do it half-baked. Lopez, who plays the wife of Allan Paule, kasi she gave me advice. Iba ‘yung may According to reports, Alessandra kausap kang aktres na nakagawa ng ganito kasi she understands my situation. She told was once linked to actors , me you should look at the bright side and you’re lucky kasi nag-start ka muna sa sweet LOVI Jeremy Marquez, Biboy Ramirez, Polo roles. continued on page 23 Ravales, and Oyo Boy Sotto.

OBAMA Duterte has also repeatedly promised to the decision constructively to move forward and “I recognize this raises tensions,” Obama said continued fromn page 7 protect police from prosecution if they are lower tensions in the region. referring to the ruling “but I also look forward charged over the deaths and insisted human “With respect to maritime issues, we’ll to discussing how we can constructively move rights cannot get in the way of his war. continue to work to ensure that disputes are forward together to lower tensions and promote if you do that to me.” Duterte has said the Philippines is in danger resolved peacefully including in the SCS. The diplomacy and stability.” At the press conference marking the end of of becoming a “narco state”, and eliminating landmark arbitration ruling in July which is Obama added that the United States will his trip to Laos, Obama said he was unfazed by drugs in society is the top priority of his binding helped clarify maritime rights in the continue deepening its economic partnerships Duterte’s jibe. administrations. region,” he said. within the Asean, through the completion of “I don’t take these comments personally On the day he was sworn into office, June 30, Leaders of the Association of Southeast the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), a free because it seems as if this is a phrase he’s used Duterte urged people living in a Manila slum to Asian Nations on Wednesday expressed serious trade agreement of Pacific Rim countries which repeatedly including directed at the pope and kill drug addicts in their community. concern over China’s continued and escalating removes tariff and non-traffic barriers in trade. others,” adding that such choice words were “a His handpicked police chief, Ronald dela reclamation activities in disputed areas in the The United States also committed to address habit, a way of speaking for him.” Rosa, last month called for drug addicts to kill South China Sea, even as the 10-member transnational threats and combat terrorism in Duterte has branded , the US traffickers and burn down their homes. regional bloc avoided mentioning a landmark Southeast Asia. ambassador to Manila and the United Nations The United Nations special rapporteur on ruling favoring the Philippines in its row with “We’re expanding our cooperation to address as “sons of whores.” summary executions has warned incitement to Beijing. transnational threats. However, Obama canceled a meeting with kill is a crime under international law. The Philippines had recently released photos We will stay vigilant in combating terrorism, Duterte scheduled for Tuesday because of the Despite growing condemnation of the of Beijing’s island building in the Scarborough including in Southeast Asia, where we have very outburst. comments and what rights groups say are Shoal, labelled “illegal” by the arbitral tribunal strong partnerships with many of you.” They met briefly on Wednesday night rampant extrajudicial killings, Duterte has whom Philippine officials described as a Asean leaders released a statement on before a leaders’ dinner, but only exchanged vowed to continue. “worrisome” threat to the country’s territorial Wednesday saying they were “seriously “pleasantries,” the White House said. “More people will be killed, plenty will be integrity. concerned” over recent developments in the sea. Duterte was elected to office in a landslide killed until the last pusher is out of the streets,” Obama has urged China to adhere to the But intensive Chinese lobbying helped to this year after pledging to kill 100,000 people in Duterte said on Monday. rule of law and not take unilateral measures that ensure there was no mention of the July ruling in the Asean statement. an unprecedented war on crime. Earlier, Obama said the ruling by the could raise tensions. He vowed in the campaign that so many Permanent Court of Arbitration in favor of the China in turn accuses the United States bodies would be dumped in Manila Bay that the Philippines in its territorial row with China was of interference and using the ruling to stoke OBAMA fish there would grow fat from feeding on them. already binding, and urged Asean leaders to use confrontation. continued on page 24 24 L. M. Confidential OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 DOLOROSA CELEBRATION Dolorosa Canada had their Welcome party at Qssis to start their 3-day event. The Welcome party, obviously welcomes members and the Hermanos and Hermanos that supports the organization. It also introduces the years Reynas of different barrios and barangays of Dolorosa Quezon. Everyone is welcome and if seats and tables are needed, more are added. The Welcome party opens the 3-day celebra- tion of Dolorosa Canada. Their President is Philip Beloso.

Dolorosa Canada, led by their President Philip Beloso had their annual picnic at Bluffer’s park last Sunday, September 4, 2016. it was a nice sunny day and every- one had lots of food, music and great company. It was a wonderful closing celebra- tion to their annual 3-day event with members visiting from the US and Philippines.

Grace Ocampo, Allan Ocampo and Mel Galeon of FV Foods were honored for their support of Dolorosa.

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even if a new show They just saw the film for its own merits was pitted against it. and we’re so fortunate to get very good “Nakakatuwa kasi hindi reviews. kami iniwan ng loyal Noong awards night, they gave us followers namin,” she says. special treatment, pinasakay kami sa Pizza Is A Better “Talaga naman kasing limousine going to the red carpet. Kami mas umiinit at mas ang huling tinawag and the people Workplace tumitindi ang mga eksena there said, kapag ganun, we’re sure to namin ni win something. But they called na the Motivator Than at tuwing maghaharap best director, Silver Lion, pero wala pa na lang kami sa eksena, rin kami at nag-iyakan na kami kasi, Money, Says lagi kaming nagkaka- ‘yun pala, we will win the best picture, pisikalan with matching the Golden Lion. Masayang-masaya World’s Most sampalan at sabunutan na ako for Lav, para sa aming lahat, para sa Obvious Study nagki-click nang husto Philippine cinema because the Golden Alden Richards is so lucky. For a non- sa viewers. Kasama dito Lion is a celebration of the Philippine Is there really anything on professional singer, his album, “Wish si who just renewed his cinema. this planet better than pizza? I May”, has achieved 8 times platinum contract with GMA Network.” I’m so proud of Lav. It deserves a bigger The combo of melted cheese, “Thirteen years na ako sa GMA and audience at sana, magustuhan ng mga according to GMA Records, who has customizable toppings, and variety found a real gold mine in him. Not even whatever I have achieved up to this point, kababayan natin.” utang ko ‘yun lahat sa kanila,” Mark of crust options is truly unbeatable. true singers have reached that kind of And for many of us — I’m looking at status. No wonder he is now all set to says. “Kaya I didn’t hesitate to renew my Cristina Gonzalez is you, fellow millennial ladies — pizza release his next album, “Say It Again”, on contract and be a true blue Kapuso. ” ready for daughter Sofia is the key to our hearts. There’s October 10. Its first single, “Rescue Me”, to remake her songs is now available and it’s fast becoming Charo, Too classy for an no denying its deliciousness, but a favorite of radio listeners. Before this, did you know it’s also a powerful Alden will hold his first show in London ex-convict role Abala man sa kanyang tungkulin bilang motivational tool? If you’re like on October 2 as part of GMA Pinoy TV’s lingkod Bayan ng Tacloban, tutok pa din me, then, yes. But now there’s real promo tour. Charo Santos plays the role of Horacia, ang dating aktres na si Cristina Gonzalez evidence to prove what we’ve His fans who have long been clamoring a teacher who is imprisoned for a Romualdez bilang isang ina sa kanyang known all along. to see him on a primetime show were crime she did not commit through the anak na si Sofia Gonzalez na kamakailan A study presented in Dan Ariely’s machinations of her boyfriend, Rodrigo ay pumirma ng kanyang Management pleased as his character, the winged new book, Payoff: The Hidden called Lakan, finally appeared (Michael de Mesa) in the Venice filmfest Contract sa . Logic That Shapes Our Motivations, in GMA-7’s primetime hit, “”, best picture, ‘Ang Babaeng Humayo.’ Sa personal niyang pa-anyaya sa as part of the new changes instituted in How did Charo prepare for her role, ilang miyembro ng press sa kanilang revealed that pizza can unlock the show. Director Mark Reyes said the her comeback vehicle after not acting for bayan sa Tacloban, proud nanay niyang a person’s full potential, First We remake or retelling parts have ended and, 17 years and focusing on being an ABS- naikuwento ang pag uumpisa ng kanyang Feast reported (probably feeling starting this week, “Encantadia” will start CBN executive? “I went to an acting anak na si Sofia sa industriya ng showbiz. very vindicated in the process). The its sequel of all new stories and characters. workshop by Malou de Guzman, then I “I really can’t say showbiz but her experiment presented in the book Will Alden’s added presence in went to the Correctional Institution for passion is music, she writes music, she took place at a semiconductor “Encantadia” help to boost the show’s Women to get to know the place and plays instruments, she sing songs. Dati factory in Israel. There, the workers ratings? We will find when the next interview some inmates to get the essence hindi ko naman pinapansin pa kasi bata were separated into four groups, of what it’s like to live in prison for years. pa naman, but now she really wants to results of the ratings come out. and each group was promised a We’re told Alden’s part will be with “I also had a lot of discussions with our write songs and have an album na, so different reward for their work. The the show for the next three weeks. After director Lav Diaz about the motivations ngayon naintindihan ko ang kanyang that, GMA will be preparing his own of my character and my co-actors gave passion bilang isang dating arista.” rewards included $30 bonuses, primetime soap opposite his reel and real their own contributions, like Mae Paner Dahil sa potensiyal ng kanyang anak “well done” text messages from the life girlfriend, Maine Mendoza, geared who said I act too classy for someone sa pag-awit at bilang isang dati din mang boss, and, you guessed it, pizza. for an early 2017 telecast. Meantime, you who’s a convict.” aawit naitanong din kay Mayor Cristina There was also a control group, can still continue to watch their love team How is it working with Lav? “Lav is a kung papayag ba siya na ipamana ang ilan which wasn’t promised any sort of as hosts of “Eat Bulaga”. brilliant man, but he’s very well-grounded sa kanyang mga naging awitin sa kanyang incentive. Must have been a bummer and humble. His passion for cinema is anak na si Sofia, to be placed in that group. the reason he comes out with excellent “Siguro yung ‘Handang Umibig’ yun So, you must know where this is Yasmien-Katrina match movies, kasama na ‘yung pagmamahal lang siguro yung hindi trendy kasi most going. At the end of the week, those followed niya sa bayan. And as a director, he’s of my songs. Parang iba and hindi na always cool, calm and collected. Walang bagay siguro sa kanila ngayon, kaya ayun who were promised they would receive the pizza reward performed is ecstatic that her tension sa set. Chill lang.” yung medyo pwede niya gawin at akma pa 6.7% better overall than the afternoon show “Sa Piling ni Nanay” Did they expect to win in Venice? “No, kasi love song.” continues to be the toprater in its slot we went there without any expectations. control group. (That explains how I managed to perform so well in my third grade math-a-thon. The pizza HEAVEN OBAMA Xi Jinping in March not to build at party prize must have temporarily the shoal. continued from page 10 from page 24 Chinese island-building in the transformed me into a numerical Spratlys archipelago—another genius.) ing turned emotional, she said Asean works by consensus, and strategically important location—has that no amount of money could China has successfully pressured already triggered various US military Even more surprising are the and Laos in recent years to shows of strength. results from the $30 bonus group. match how happy she is feeling. ensure the bloc does not gang together The United States has sent warships Maymay said that she made the to pressure Beijing. close to the new islands, and warplanes On the second day of the study, most out of the opportunity – to However, the Philippines released over them, deeply angering China. photos on Wednesday it said showed Security analysts have said Chinese these workers actually performed have the Kapamilya star as her renewed Chinese island-building island-building at Scarborough Shoal 13.2% worse than the control boyfriend for the day. She also activity, in a deliberate move to throw could trigger a military confrontation. the issue into the spotlight. China insisted repeatedly this week group. The employees who got stressed the importance of do- The Chinese ships were at it was not undertaking any island- the “attaboys” from their boss Scarborough Shoal, a small fishing building activities at the shoal. ing your best to achieve your performed almost as well as the dreams. ground within the Philippines’ A barrage of other security threats exclusive economic zone that China were also in focus in Laos on Thursday, pizza peeps, at 6.6% better than Big Brother, on the other hand, took control of in 2012. including North Korea’s nuclear said while he was just testing If China did build an island at the ambitions following its latest missile the control. shoal, it could lead to a military outpost tests. how far Maymay will go for her just 230 kilometers from the main Obama warned on Monday that The takeaway: If you’re a boss, dreams, she was able to prove herself. Philippine island, where US forces are Kim Jong-Un’s regime was dooming show your workers some love by stationed. itself to further isolation, and the UN As for Enrique who promised Maymay that they will go on an- It would also be a major step in Security Council condemned the tests. treating them to a pizza party. It other date after her stay at the PBB house, he wishes her the best, China’s quest to control the sea, giving But North Korea responded by won’t just improve morale, it will up it the ability to enforce an air defense threatening on Wednesday to take telling her to think positive and not to change. identification zone across the waters. “further significant measures.” their productivity, too. Obama warned Chinese President 26 L. M. Confidential OCTOBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 RIGHT, Ted Dayno and wife Rho- dora attend Imelda Gasmena Bau- tista’s birthday at Rembrandt last August 6. BELOW, Mel Galeon, Joy D’Aoust pose with Abra and Bamboo. BOTTOM , Dr. Solon Guzman, Girlie padillo and son pose at the FBANA tournament.

ABOVE, PCCF Beauties Krista Bella, Lea Alinsod and Chiara Silo pose at an event. BELOW, PCCF beauty Chiara Silo pretends to milk a cow statue.

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