JULY 2015 ittle anilaConfidential L M LEFT, Michelle Beloso and Ampee Panaligan walked as Reinas in the Santacruzan. FAR RIGHT, Kapami- . lya’s Erich Gonzales added glamour to the festival. PISTAHAN SA TORONTO 2015 Glamorized and a smashing Success Legalize same-sex Marriage? Chances are Slim and None MANILA - Congress isn’t keen on passing a law legalizing same-sex unions despite the growing acceptance for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders (LGBT) in the Philippines. No less than House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. himself thumbed down the idea of legalizing same- sex marriages, which are now deemed legal in the United States. “Definitely I’m against [it],” he said in a text message. Belmonte’s opposition was shared by male colleagues in the House, who noted that the chances of a bill on same-sex unions being passed is next to none considering that even the proposal to SAME SEX MARRIAGE continued on page 21 ABOVE-GMA7 Kapuso star Heart Evangelista poses with Miss Philippines Canada 2015 Nathalie Ramos and Miss Philippines Canada 2014 titlist Krisgelle Maramot. PHOTO BY ALBERT ALO PHOTO ON RIGHT Top L-R: Miss Teen Philippines Canada 2015 - Ansha Hipolito, GMA Pinoy TV star who crowned the winners - Heart Evangelista, Miss Philippines Canada 2015 - Nathalie Ramos, Mrs Philippines Canada 2015 - Ning Talandato, Little Miss Philippines Canada 2015 - Angeli Lachica Bottom L-R: Little Mr. Philippines Canada aka Pinoy Bulilit - Edward Jones, Miss Phil-Can first runner up 2015 - Audrey Bushell, Mrs Phil-Can first runner up 2015 - Reyna Laciste and Little Miss Phil-Can first runner up 2015 - Jasmin Flores PHL has worse food in MEN IN WHITE Asia Malaysian Chef Wan turns his nose up at CNN’s food ranking KUALA LUMPUR: Chef Wan feels that fact that he is Malaysian himself, his reasoning Malaysia should have clinched the top spot on was sound enough: “I see food as varieties and CNN’s “Which destination has the world’s best flavours that reflect the culture and food, and food?” poll published three days ago. that is why Malaysia should be the world’s best “My top five choices in terms of variety should food destination” be: number one Malaysia, followed by Italy, Thai- Malaysia had only come out sixth in the poll land, Japan and India,” the Malaysian celebrity chef was quoted as saying by Astro Awani. WORSE FOOD Dr. Solon Guzman (ON THE RIGHT) seems very interested in what Senator While his views may seem biased given the continued on page 3 Tobias Enverga is saying. Maybe the senator is saying he’ll make a good JULY 2015 JULY 2015 L. M. Confidentialsenator like him. 1 2 L. M. Confidential JULY 2015 JULY 2015 Malaysian chef LAUGH doubts CNN RESORT Food Survey Honey Shot Father’s Pride (PG) WORSE FOOD Four friends reunited at a party after 30 years. continued from page 1 After a few laughs and drinks, one of them had to go to the rest room The ones who stayed behind began to talk about their kids and their garnering a meagre 265 votes, nar- successes. The first guy says: “I am very proud of my rowly beating out Hong Kong with son, he is my pride and joy. He started working 236 votes. The poll however did Fourteen-year at a very successful company at the bottom of the barrel. He studied Economics, Busi- acknowledge the diversity in the old Marian and ness Administration, and was promoted, began Malaysian cuisine due to its multi- is a member to climb the corporate ladder, becoming the racial makeup and even cheekily ref- General Manager, and now he is the president of of Culture the company. He became so rich that he gave his erenced the constant battles between best friend a top of the line Mercedes Benz for Indonesians and Malaysians claim- Philippines of his birthday.” The second guy says: “Damn, that’s terrific! ing ownership of certain dishes. Ontario. My son is also my pride and joy, I am very proud Another bone he had to pick was Obviously, of him. He started working at a travelling agency that of the Philippines coming out for a very big airline. He went to flight school to one of her become a pilot and managed to become a partner above Malaysia in the polls, saying talents in the company where he now owns the majority rather bluntly that the country’s cui- of the assets. He became so rich that he gave would be his best friend a brand new jet for his birthday.” sine was among the worst in Asia. The third guy says: “Well, well, well congratu- “The Philippines is known to have dancing. She lations! My son is also my pride and joy and he is also very rich. He studied in the best universities the worst food in Asia, ask any chef plays and became an Engineer. He started his own con- and they will tell you I am right,” volleyball and struction company and became very successful Chef Wan remarked. and a multimillionaire. He also gave away some basketball. very nice and expensive thing to his best friend Philippines received an impressive for his birthday. He built a 30,000 sq. ft. man- 1,528 votes that secured the country This lovely sion especially for his friend.” The three friends congratulated each other a second place on the polls. girl is the mutually for the successes of their sons. The The winner Taiwan had a whop- daughter of fourth friend who earlier had gone to rest room returned and asked: “What’s going on, what are ping 8,242 votes which CNN Chona and all the congratulations for?” One of the three attributed to “its simple culinary said: “We were talking about the pride we feel Florante. for the successes of our sons. What about your philosophy”. son?” Italy came in third, followed by The fourth man replied: “My son is Gay and Thailand and Japan. he makes a living dancing as a stripper at a nightclub.” The king of spices India received The three friends said: “What a shame that 205 votes for managing “to make must be, that is horrible, what a disappointment you must feel.” vegetarian food taste consistently The fourth man replied: “No, I am not great (which) certainly deserves ashamed. Not at all. He is my son and I love him just as well, he is my pride and joy. In addition, some kind of Nobel prize”. he is very lucky too. Did you know that his birth- Greece and Vietnam occupied day just passed and the other day he received a the bottom places of the ranking by beautiful 30,000 sq. ft. mansion, a brand new jet, Marian Pascual and a top of the line Mercedes Benz from his securing 167 and 162 votes respec- three boyfriends?” tively. JULY 2015 JULY 2015 L. M. Confidential 3 Leave political What The FACT? BY JOSE BAKING vendetta behind, PIDC & KALAYAAN Next president must accelerate TOGETHER AGAIN? thepace of the economy and These 2 organizations used to hold a gala together. Then, they split up. Now, I see all improve the lives of the people the PIDC officers at the Fiesta ng Kalayaan festival in Missisauga. Are they together again? According to Verth Bugtong of PIDC, they are just “helping.” Why? They were fine before naman. Kalayaan’s Fiesta always had a Kapamilya artista. It is PIDC that did not have an artista for the last 3 years. PIDC used to have a Kapamilya artista. For what reason they did not have one for the last 3 years, I do not know why. Since all parties involved cannot be interviewed and evenif they did, will not want to be quoted, I cannot repeat what they tell me. Is somebody scratching somebody’s back here? Hmmm... Is Dr. Solon the next senator? Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. said the next President of the Republic should not adopt a policy of political vendetta that He deserves it. He is the energizer puts political opponents in jail. bunny in any gatherings, greeting Marcos, chairman of the Senate Local Government Committee, everyone, chatting, walking around, said political vengeance adopted in the past and present administra- unable toi stay put in one spot. He tions is “counterproductive and divides Filipinos.” is a natural people-person just like The next Chief Executive should instead push for the development our current Filipino Conservative of the country, improve the lives of the Filipino people and help ac- senator Tobias “Jun” Enverga. I celerate the pace of the country’s economy, Marcos pointed out. am sure that Dr. Guzman willnot “We should leave that culture of vengeance behind us. What the add to the Conservative’s scandal- next President should strive is to unite the country so that every prone senators being investigated Filipino could work together for the good of our country – not for nowadays. personal gain, not for the benefit of a party, but for the benefit of the entire nation,” he stressed. Senator Enverga (3RD FROM LEFT) was delighted Marcos gave the advice as the presidential election fever starts to to have joined the Filipino Canadian community in HOV LANES CAUSING Mississauga for the Fiesta ng Kalayaan 2015. get hot. Meanwhile, Marcos has yet to decide whether he would seek TRAFFIC the presidency, vice presidency or simply seek another six-year term in the Senate. Where Dr. Solon Guzman? DO THE PANAM ATHLETES NEED TO RUSH TO A DIFFERENT VENUE CORRUPTION CHARGES Something is going on. When Dr. Solon is at BECAUSE THEY ARE COMPETING Pinoy Fiesta instead of Fiesta ng Kalayaan in The advice comes also at the heels of charges that the present Mississauga (BOTH FESTIVALS HELD ON IN TWO OR THREE SPORTS? Aquino administration is implementing “selective justice” where the Do the athletes competing in swimming need THE SAME DAY, there is something in the air.