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ittle anila L.M.Confidential APRIL 2014 Fil-Am Teen charged in Aid Food World Trade Thrown or Centre stunt Spoiled TACLOBAN CITY—Elation turned to Prostitution in horror for typhoon survivors in Barangay Gacao in Palo, Leyte, when maggots Singapore crawled out of the food packs that were distributed to them as relief. Reports of the distribution of rotten food followed two other incidents in the province in which food aid that had gone Cocaine bad was reported buried. Barangay Chairman Panchito Cortez confiscated said he saw residents converging on the barangay hall waiting for food packs delivered by the Municipal Social Welfare in Davao and Development Office of Palo. When they opened the boxes, however, worms as big as grains of rice crawled out of tetra packs and cup noodles. Biscuits were expired, and even the bottled mineral PAULEEN DND aks why water looked murky, Cortez said. Cortez said the goods were received by activists do Councilwoman Maria Anna Docena, and included 50 boxes of instant coffee, five not protest sacks of assorted biscuits, cup noodles, instant viand in tetra packs and five boxes of mineral water. against China Cortez said he immediately went to the Palo town hall and confronted MSWD LUNA officer Rosalina Balderas, who admitted that the goods came from their office. She said she didn’t know the food was Paris Hilton in already spoiled and infested with worms, Cortez added. The Eat Bulaga Pampanga Balderas admitted that truckloads of expired and spoiled food aid were dumped and buried in an open dumpsite in Barangay. San Jose on Feb. 5 and March 6. star in Full Bloom Balderas said that biscuits, cupcakes, canned goods, and even rice were declared by their office as being unfit for human consumption. Palo, Leyte Mayor Remedios Petilla, in an interview with a newspaper (not with AID GOODS continued on page 7

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talaga. Ako, bilang lalaki, kailangang hanapin ko yung mali at gawing tama.” But Gerald admitted his mother is very fond of his former flame, Kim Duterte says Chiu. “Kasi si Kim, napakabait na tao and sobrang naging close sila. Hindi Julia chooses magbabago yun, hindi magbabago yun.” no to 2016 It’s wrong to compare Maja and Kim though, Gerald said. The two former best Aminado ang 17-year-old na si Julia presidential bid friends already had a falling out because Barretto na sobrang pressured siya sa DAVAO CITY, – Amid of him. They no longer talk to each other, kanyang launching serye na Mira Bella. persistent calls on social network, Mayor although Maja tried to reach out. “I’m scared in the sense na magri-rate ba reiterated on Sunday that Gerald Anderson denied that his mother, Gerald said Kim was a big part of his ito? Magugustuhan ba ng tao ang kuwento? no one could make him run for president in Evangeline Opsima, doesn’t like his life. Masa-satisfy ba sila? You don’t know what’s the 2016 elections. current girlfriend, Maja Salvador, for gonna happen when it airs so I’m scared,” sey “I will not run, you can’t make me run, him. ni Julia. I’m not interested,” Duterte said during the Evangeline said she doesn’t interfere ok with Ayon naman sa direktor na si Erick Salud, Sunday television program, “Gikan sa masa, into Gerald’s lovelife, but she hopes he Supporting role in napi-pressure raw si Julia dahil mataas ang para sa masa.” can be careful with relationships. “She’s expectations sa kanya simply because isa Running for president would entail siyang Barretto. a very strong woman, napaka-strong some P15 billion to P20 billion to win and, From playing the starring role in ABS- “Julia can never be her Tita Claudine and Duterte said, he simply did not have that niya, at ganun talaga siya magsalita.” CBN’s “Galema,” Andi Eigenmann but she will be, in time, money and could not see himself owing Maja and his mother are okay, Gerald will now be playing a supporting role in ,” pahayag ng direktor. somebody or some group P20 billion. added. He’s very happy and blessed the fantaserye “Dyesebel,” which stars Dahil nga magagaling na aktres ang “What will I spend? I will rely on that all the parts of his life are coming . Andi said Anne more kanyang dalawang Tita ay natanong si somebody to fund my campaign? That will together. “At it’s a journey… and kasama than deserves to play the titular role Julia kung alin ang gusto niyang gayahing mean P15 billion to P20 billion worth of kayo sa journey na yun.” because she knows she will give justice to career path between Claudine and Gretchen utang na loob (debt of gratitude), so, what His mother and Maja have already “Dyesebel.” Barretto. “I’m such a fan of my Tita Claudine’s will I say if the one who funds my campaign met each other, Gerald said, although he Andi has no worries about playing a will ask for a payback?” he asked. projects and ang ganda ng mga teleserye niya was not there during the said meeting. “Besides, all presidents now go to jail after supporting role. She’s doing it because at movies niya. That’s the kind of path I want their presidency, so, please, have mercy on Maja had a show in General Santos, she loves her job, she added. “The very to go through. me,” Duterte said. where his mother is, and that’s why she reason why I accepted the role was “My Tita Gretchen, we all know she’s Although he admitted being a close friend was able to meet her. because I knew that I will enjoy it. The fabulous. And just the way she treats work, of both Interior Secretary Manuel “Mar” Gerald said he is ready for fight for adjustment wasn’t a problem at all.” She kahit pagod ka na, she still works hard. She’s Roxas and Vice President Jejomar Binay, the Maja just in case his family doesn’t like will not accept the role if she wasn’t sure very generous and very mabait. mayor said he “is still keeping his cards close her for him. It’s a part of being in a that the story will capture the audience’s “My favorite thing about her is that she is to his heart,” and would reveal the candidate relationship, the actor added. attention, and she will not be a part of a very religious. Mahilig siyang magdasal and that is the greatest power,” sabi ni Julia. he would support at the appropriate time. “Kung hindi, ibig sabihin, may mali well-defined cast members. APRIL 2014 APRIL 2014 L. M. Confidential 3 Spotlight Gina Pareño Naku ha! by Jose Baking Versatility serves her well LMConfidential.com English in Philippine Movies Tagalog getting used less and less in Movies

If you notice, a lot of lines in Philippine movies are now in English. Most of the time, these characters are playing a rich person or an executive. These are positions that the masses aspire to. There might be another reason why a lot of lines are in English. These movies are shown abroad for the to watch in regular theatres. Producers might be trying to attract the second generations of Filipinos. If most of the lines are in English, producers avoid the cost of either putting subtitles or them in English. If forced to do either one, producers will probably avoid using subtitles. Hindi relaxing manood kasi ng movie na may subtitles, hindi ba? What do you think?

opinion that is not popular, they will be harassed, Offloading should be Banned either by the person doing the survey or other people. Off-loading, whatever the excuse, whether to They probably ahve the feeling that the person protect “possible” victims of human trafficking, will argue with them longer if they say something or any other explanation, would smell just as unpopular. people do not trust surveys nor do they bad. BIR clarified that if Filipinos have a tourist trust the people asking them. They also think that the visa from another visa, they are allowed to leave. pollster will probably trash your opinion also. So, to Gina Pareño (born Gina Acthley on October 20, 1949) is a However, there have been instances where save everyone time and money, they just say what is Filipina actress born to a German-American father and a Filipina popular. Filipinos with tourist visas were offloaded or mother. barred from leaving just because they assume She started her career in the 1960s as an extra in several the person is a victim of human trafficking or Pampagulo lang plan to overstay and work abroad. So what?If films and then later on became one of the artists of Sampaguita Filipinos have a tourist visa to the destination, John Tory, Karen Stintz and David Soknacki joined Pictures. In 2006, she gained international recognition for her role they have a “right” to leave. If they plan to the Mayoral race just to confuse people. They say that in Kubrador (The Bet Collector) wherein she won the Best Actress overstay and work, that is not the problem of Olivia Chow has the race representing the left of award at the Osian’s Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema the Philippines. If the receiving country granted politics so people will identify her easily. To the right and at the Brussels International Independent Film Festival. Pareño of politics, is Rob Ford and Tory, Stintz and Soknacki. them a visa, what is the problem and why make That’s a load of crap. This will boil down to Rob Ford also won the Film Festival Award for Best Supporting it our problem? versus Olivia Chow. I put my 1 dollar on Rob Ford. Actress as an outspoken and brash mother in the movie Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo and then later on received accolades for the Opinion favourite US to help in Talking same film and category in the FAMAS Awards as well as the Film Academy of the Philippines Awards in that same year. It is election time again in Toronto. And once, Olivia Russia has already taken Crimea and the US did Gina has been one of the sexiest stars during her stardom and Chow is favourite. Based on surveys, she is ahead nothing. Europe did nothing. Unless your country of Rob Ford (PHOTO). This is what happened to has been offered to play the role as the mother of other sexy stars has vast oil reserves, do not expect the United States like Rufa Mae Quinto in the movie Booba in 2001 and in 2004 George Smitherman before. They to come to your aid militarily in a heartbeat. Look say the race was close, that they what happened to Iraq hen Saddam attacked Kuwait. for the movie Masikip sa Dibdib: The Boobita Rose Story. Gina are neck to neck. Rob Ford barely We’re not really sure whether US came to the aid of Pareno offers a very flexible skill in acting that she fits perfectly in campagined, or less visible that Kuwait or was worried about Saudi Arabia. Let’s talk playing the role of a comedian and appeared in many comedy George Smitherman during the about the Philippines. Do we have oil? Nada. Ay naku campagin. With two months to gigs together with other Filipino comedians. patay na. go, Rob Ford started becoming Gina got involved in drugs that almost ruined her acting career visible. They had a debate which but her loyal friends never gave up on her and prodded her to be neither side won, I think. I can’t remember the debate. Filipinos in the Running rehabilitated. She took her second chance in her acting career On election day, George Smitherman conceded defeat after 12 minutes of closing time. Rob Ford Rafael Fabregas is asking for your help in securing the after her rehabilitation at the DARE Drug Rehabilitation Clinic won decisively. federal Liberal nomination for Scarborough Centre. and her loyal fans embraced her again with support when she If nominated, he will be the Liberal’s representative appeared in the television soap opera in 2005 where she to run for the House of Commons. Ace Alvarez is co-starred with . Truth on Election Day running for Trustee in Scarborough. I know Ace People rarely tell the truth during surveys. Most Pareño and co-actress were cited in the 61st Cannes personally and I wish him all the luck. people tell the pollsters what everybody wants to Film Festival in 2008 for their performance in ’s hear. They have the feeling that if they tell them an Serbis.The film earned several recognitions including a Best Actress award for Pareño at the 6th Pacific Meridian International Film Festival and an Asian Film Award for Best Supporting Actress. Submit ads & press releases by Apr 15 for the May 2014 issue. Scene in the City

Britney Waito, one of the guest artist performer ittle anila ! Light of a Million mornings concert benefit L M Confidential concert for victim of CORRESPONDENTS: EDITOR:. Jose Baking. typhoon Haiyan along with Cornelia Luna, TEL: 416-945-2336 Ken De Los Santos of FAX: 416-363-2088 Miss Saigon in Toronto, Tuptim in the King and I EMAIL: (Broadway and west [email protected] End), sang a gospel song How Great The Art By Carrie Underwood. PUBLISHED BY: Everyone loved her Noli Gumapac Froilan Baking Ariel Ramos performance which was Match International Group so amazing. her parents ADDITIONAL parents are so very proud NOTICE of her talent. It was held The advertiser has purchased the right of reproduction in LM Confidential only and CORRESPONDENTS at Portico Community not for use for other publications. Church 1814 Barbertown The exception applies if the advertising material was supplied by the advertiser. Jermie San Pedro Road Missisauga March FV Foods’ Mel Galeon and Flor Vendiola pose with 2, 2014 . Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper. www.FilipinoGoodLife.com www.LMConfidential.com youtube.com and type lmconfidential 4 L. M. Confidential APRIL 2014 APRIL 2014 Meg Imperial says she’s LAUGH not just a sexy star RESORT MANILA – Meg Imperial does not feel too Honey Shot comfortable when men look at her in a different way. HONEST GRANDMA In an interview, Imperial said she does not want the public to see her only as a In a trial, a Southern small-town sexy actress since she hopes they would prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, elderly also notice her talent. woman to the stand. He approached her “Hindi naman ako nag-start as sensual. and asked, ‘Mrs. Jones, do you know Nag-umpisa ako me?’ sa teenybopper She na roles. Nung FHM responded, ‘Why, yes, lang siguro medyo I do know nagkaroon ako you, Mr. ng confidence sa Williams. sarili ko na I can I’ve known be sexy naman in a you since you were nice way. It doesn’t a boy, and mean naman na sexy ka, kailangan mo frankly, maghubad in front of many people at you’ve been Alison believes ipakita mo sa kanila ‘yung buong katawan a big disappointment to me. You lie, you that “everything mo. Hindi ganun,” she said. cheat on your wife, and you manipulate people and talk about them behind their happens for a Asked if she is willing to go full nude when backs. You think you’re a big shot when reason” her guide a role asks for it, Imperial said: “Ako siguro you haven’t the brains to realize you’ll to life is to “be sa ngayon hindi ko masasabi. Parang for never amount to anything more than a me, if may talent ka naman, hindi ka naman two-bit paper pusher. Yes, I know you.’ kind” to everyone. ipakita lahat.” The lawyer was stunned. Not knowing Being extrovert what else to do, he pointed across the “Hindi naman ni-launch para maghubad room and asked, ‘Mrs. Jones, do you and emphatic is sa mga tao. Sexy lang and sensual. know the defense attorney?’ what everyone Parte lang siya ng packaging, ng image She again replied, ‘Why yes, I do. loves about her. pero pag-arte talaga ‘yung gusto kong I’ve known Mr. Bradley since he was a i-showcase sa mga tao,” she said. youngster, too. He’s lazy, bigoted, and When askjed what he has a drinking problem. He can’t Imperial is part of ABS-CBN’s upcoming build a normal relationship with anyone, she likes about the series “Moon of Desire.” The series will co- and his law practice is one of the worst Philippines, she says star JC de Vera, , Dominic in the entire state. Not to mention that being humble Roque and Miko Raval. he cheated on his wife with three In a previous interview, Imperial also different women. One of them was your and loving despite said the series is more than just a sexy- wife. Yes, I know him.’ the hardships we go The defense attorney nearly died. drama show. The judge asked both counselors to through life. “Ito po ‘yung teleserye na may kwento approach the bench and, in a very quiet po talaga. May medical [aspect], may voice, said, love story. It’s about hypertrichosis or ‘If either of you idiots asks her if abnormal hair growth sa katawan ng tao,” she knows me, I’ll send you both to the Alison Mae Garcia electric chair. she said.

APRIL 2014 APRIL 2014 L. M. Confidential 5 Filipino World Fil-Am in World Trade Centre stunt

WELCOME At the cocktail reception hosted by the Philippine Ambassador to the Russian Federation, His Excellency Alejandro Mosquera entertains “DYESEBEL” IS MOST travel agenst from the Philippines, with Felise Cruz, Rizza Sebastian, WATCHED PROGRAM Fina Joven and Wilson Techico at Philippine IN PHL. Embassy, Moscow, Russia. ABS-CBN’s biggest teleserye offering for 2014 “Dyesebel” won the hearts of primetime TV viewers as its pilot episode clinched the number one spot on the list of NEW YORK -- A teenage thrill-chaser the most watched TV programs in the country. slipped through a fence, eluded a security antenna,” according to the complaint. 2 Filipino teachers get life According to the data from Kantar Media guard and climbed to the top of 1 World WABC-TV reported that he took on Monday (March 17), the fantasy series Trade Center, authorities said Thursday, pictures from atop the building; for drug ‘mule’ topbilled by Anne Curtis, Gerald Anderson, as concerns swirled about the audacious authorities said they were still trying to and scored a national TV rating of 32.8%, or almost 15 points higher than breach at what is supposed to be one of determine his motive. He was arrested on Nearly five years after their arrest, two the world’s most secure sites. Filipino teachers in China moonlighting its rival program on GMA “Kambal Sirena” site, and his camera and cell phone were (17.9%). Aside from TV ratings, the latest Justin Casquejo, 16, of Weehawken, seized after authorities obtained a search as drug mules for an international drug N.J., described by a friend as an syndicate who chose them because of TV adaptation of the classic warrant, Mr. Pentangelo said. also conquered social networking sites adventure-seeker who loves to climb Patrick Flores, 18, a neighbor who their “noble profession” have been meted such as Twitter, where the show’s official precarious places, spent about two hours grew up with the arrested youth, out life sentences for smuggling heroin hashtag #DyesebelAngSimula became one early Sunday atop the symbolic and described him as “a really good kid” into Manila. of the worldwide trending topics. Meanwhile, as-yet-unfinished 1,776-foot tower, who has always been highly interested In his decision dated March 11, Judge primetime TV viewers will fall even more in authorities said. He apparently just in adventure. “He was always the one Petronillo Sulla Jr. of the City love with the new Kapamilya serye as Lucia () gives birth to her and Tino’s wanted bragging rights and perhaps some climbing the cliffs, doing something Regional Trial Court Branch 110 found photos. But the alleged escapade stirred Salvador Agunday Alberto and Jane () child, who they will name stupid,” Mr. Flores said, referring to cliffs Dyesebel. How will Dyesebel face her fate as what-ifs about the notion of someone on which Weehawken sits, across the Turalde Vargas guilty of transporting with a more sinister agenda infiltrating 887.88 grams of heroin in 2009. the only living half-human and half-mermaid? Hudson River from Manhattan, with Will she successfully unite the two worlds that the nation’s tallest skyscraper. “Obviously, clear views of the World Trade Center “The prosecution having proven the have been at war for a long time? Don’t miss it was shocking and troubling,” said and the rest of Manhattan’s skyline. guilt of both accused beyond reasonable the adventures of “Dyesebel” weeknights Mayor Bill de Blasio, “and I don’t know “But that was him; that was his life,” doubt of the offense charged in the after “TV Patrol” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. how possibly it could have happened.” Mr. Flores said. “I’ve seen him fall and hit information, judgment is hereby rendered For more information about “Dyesebel” visit Joe Dunne, security chief of the bi- his head and get up and walk away like it finding them guilty as charged and they the show’s official social media accounts at Facebook.com/Dyesebel_TV and Twitter. state Port Authority that has jurisdiction was nothing.” are hereby sentenced to [each] suffer the com/Dyesebel_TV. over the building, said officials “take Mr. Flores said the boy had recently penalty of life imprisonment,” he said. security and these types of infractions become interested in parkour, an extreme At the same time, the judge ordered very seriously.” sport that combines elements of martial both to pay a fine of P500,000 each for JULIA AND ENRIQUE The youth was being held without bail arts, gymnastics and rock climbing and violating the antidrugs act. after an arraignment Monday on criminal has become popular through YouTube “The conviction of the pair hopefully SHARE THE BEAUTY trespassing. His lawyer, Pamela Griffith, videos of acrobatic athletes vaulting will serve as a warning to others drug declined to comment. around public outdoor obstacles such as mules or those contemplating to OF TRUE LOVE IN ABS- The boy told police that he simply park benches, guardrails and buildings. [become] drug carriers not to succumb to walked around the construction site and If he was looking for bragging rights, easy money,” NBI Deputy Director Ruel CBN’S “MIRA BELLA” found a way through scaffolding about 4 Lasala of the task force for illegal drugs Justin Casquejo couldn’t have picked a Kapamilya stars Julia Barretto and Enrique a.m., according to a court complaint. He more appropriate building. Throughout told the Inquirer. squeezed through a one-foot opening in According to the NBI, the two taught Gil are set to share the beauty of true love its reconstruction since the Sept. 11 in ABS-CBN’s official summer teleserye “Mira a fence, said Port Authority of New York attacks, the building once known as the in Bicol region until they left for teaching Bella.” and New Jersey police spokesman Joe Freedom Tower has been enmeshed in jobs in China in 2004. Both were later “Mira Bella’s” Pentangelo. The authority owns the site. elaborate security proposals. granted residency visas. story will revolve The court complaint quotes the teen Ultimately, plans call for a $40 million According to Lasala, drug mules get around Mira (Julia), saying he climbed to the sixth floor, rode system of barriers and checkpoints as much as P1.2 million per delivery, a young girl who inherited the curse an elevator to the 88th and then took around the 16-acre trade center, which especially to China where they face the stairs to the 104th. There, he slid past death penalty should they get caught. The of having a wood- includes several towers, the Sept. 11 like skin. an inattentive security guard, a private memorial, a transit hub and other price of illegal drugs in China is 10 times contractor employee who has since higher compared to that in other Asian How will Mira features. show everyone that been fired, Mr. Pentangelo said. The boy Most of that security structure has yet countries. one’s inner beauty is more important than told police, “I went to the rooftop and to be built. physical appearance? Will she finally get the climbed the ladder all the way to the love and acceptance she has been longing for when Jeremy (Enrique) comes into her life? Also joining Julia, Enrique, Sweet, and in “Mira Bella” are , , James Blanco, Scenes Liza Diño, DJ Durano, Mika dela Cruz, Arlene in the City Muhlach, Alora Sasam, and Diaz, with the special participation of Dimples Romana. MB is under the direction of Erick Salud, Jojo Saguin, and Jerome Pobocan. It is the newest masterpiece of Television, the group that created the phenomenal drama series “Walang Hanggan,” top-rating superhero teleserye “Juan dela Cruz,” and the recently concluded timely series “Honesto.” Don’t miss the beginning of a beautiful love story in “Mira Bella” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. For more information about “Mira Bella,” visit the show’s official social media accounts at Facebook.com/MiraBellaOnline and Twitter.com/MiraBellaOnline. Finalists of the PNT Singing contest pose with judges, hosts and producers at Prestige last March. 6 L. M. Confidential APRIL 2014 APRIL 2014 TORONTO Filipino sa Journalist-Writer Ace Alvarez Files for Candidacy as Trustee, TCDSB TORONTO - Print and Broadcast Club for his consistent trenchant editorial journalist and writer Ace Alvarez says writing during award ceremonies aired over Toronto’s CFMT Television. “he would rally the eventual composition Alvarez serves as resource on of Trustees in the Toronto Catholic ethnocultural media to two Toronto- District School Board (TCDSB) for based advertising agencies and has, in observance of the tenets and values of the the past, been a resource to a high profile Catholic faith in its policies.” multicultural PR company based in Toronto. Likewise, he served as resource Alvarez made this remark after filing his to journalism students at one of Toronto’s candidacy as Trustee for Ward 12 of the leading communication and media colleges, TCDSB in the October 27 local elections as well as the Ontario Chapter of the this year. Federal Communications Council — an If given the chance to be elected and organization composed of Information/ be of further service to the Catholic Media Relations Officers of the various community of Toronto, Alvarez will Ministries of the Canadian federal contribute his Catholic philosophy of government. education, flowing from a Catholic Alvarez completed his Baccalaureate philosophy of life and instilled in him, Degree in Journalism (BSJ) and Bachelor having been bred and reared by his family of Laws (LL.B.) in Manila, Philippines and educated in Catholic schools on the and completed a Post Diploma Program in eternal truths within his faith environment. approximately 1.25 million visitors each work the resultant increase in the profile Human Resources Management at Seneca An active news and public affairs year. He was also a member of the CNEA’s and wider recognition of the organization College in Toronto. person, Alvarez finds time for community Marketing Committee during the two by its targetted publics during his development work, for which he was terms he served from 2007 to 2009. term as 3rd VP – General Public recognized by the Government of Canada Among his other involvements were: Relations. on November 30, 2012 with the prestigious 1st VP/Corporate Secretary/Director, He also served as Director and Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Canadian Ethnic Media Association VP for Public Relations & Special Medal Award for his contributions to (CEMA) for eight years, until Thursday, Projects of the Asian-Canadian works on multiculturalism and diversity in September 11, 2008 when he was Entrepreneurs & Professionals the country. acclaimed by members as president during (ACEP) from Jan. 2005-Jan. 2008. Since 2000, Alvarez has been (and their Biennial General Meeting and For eleven years from 1997 to probably remains to be the only Filipino- Elections (after long-time president Ben 2008, Alvarez served as a member – Canadian in media) listed for his Viccari stepped down) and stayed in office and later becoming the Vice Chair contribution to Canadian journalism until October 13, 2009; VP & Director, of the Finance Committee of Holy in “Canadian Who’s Who” -- the only Philippine Press Club-Ontario (2009- Cross Parish in the former East reference book containing names of 2010), and, Lifetime Member, National York, Ontario. distinguished Canadians (listing in which, Press Club of the Philippines. In 1977, back in Manila, is by invitation only and based on merit), Alvarez served as Director & VP for Philippines, Alvarez was a member compiled and published annually by the General Public Relations of the premier of the radio news team who University of Toronto. business organization in Toronto, contributed to DWXB-102.7 FM Alvarez was the ethnic media Philippine Chamber of Commerce- (now a frequency used by DWSM) representative from September 2007 to Toronto (PCCT) from 2005 to 2008. to win the “Kapisanan ng mga September 2009 to the Canadian National His services were again requested for Brodkasters sa Pilipinas” (The TCDSB Ward 12 covers South of Exhibition Association (CNEA) — the the organization by the more influential National Association of Broadcasters in Highway 401 on the north; Morningside organization which runs the annual members of the PCCT for the 2011-2012 the Philippines [KBP]) award for “Best Avenue on the east up to the lake on the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), term, this time as the 1st Vice President News Station for Metropolitan Manila” – south; Brimley Road down to Eglinton an 18-day fair taking place every August, for Government Relations and Member of both in the AM and FM Radio Broadcast Avenue E, then going west to Victoria concluding on Labour Day. The CNE is the Board. Currently, he serves his second Category”. Park Avenue, south to the lake (please the largest annual fair in Canada and the term as the PCCT’s VP for Government Alvarez was awarded in 1999 by the see enclosed map). [Campaign for Ace fifth largest in North America, attracting Relations. The PCCT attributed to his Canadian Ethnic Journalists’ and Writers’ Alvarez]

Angel-Luis to get PAENG NEBRES IS RE-ELECTED married? PRESIDENT OF BICOL CANADA First, it was who proposed marriage to his girlfriend model In the middle of winter, who can Kim Jones in August 2013. Now officially blame Sports Illustrated for inventing engaged, the couple will tie the knot at a the Swimsuit Issue. beach wedding in Boracay this year. The swimsuit issue was invented After Jericho-Kim, Yael Yuson and by Sports Illustrated editor Andre got engaged too. The two have Laguerre to fill the winter months, a finally exchanged “I Dos last Friday, typically slow point in the sporting March 21 in a very private but star- calendar. studded wedding. The first issue, released in 1964, And just recently, Pop Rock Princess entailed a cover featuring Babette surprised her fans March and the rest is history. with the news that she is now officially In the Filipino community, beauty engaged to her non-showbiz boyfriend pageants used to have a swimsuit Yan Asuncion. At 24, Yeng admits that she competition until it was replaced by the is very much ready to be Mrs. Asuncion. so-called Casual wear competition. So, who is next showbiz couple to be It is with great surprise that last Photo shows Rafael Nebres (middle), reelected president of the Bicol Canada Community engaged? Will it be and January, the Lakambini pageant Association, Inc.; Leon J. Aureus, Jr., founder of BCCA (exteme left) and Jojo Taduran (exteme Angel Locsin? It seems that everyone brought back the swimsuit competition right), BCCA vice president for membership and government relations. (St. Jamestown News wishes for the reunited couple to settle in all it’s glory. Service, Dindo Orbeso) down. Are they really ready for it at this While IPEN has always had a point of their personal and career life? swimsuit competition wherein the The Lakambini follows the template all wear the same identical two piece Just asking... contestants bring their own swimsuit, of international pageants wherein they swimsuits. APRIL 2014 APRIL 2014 L. M. Confidential 7 Philippines High power bills slows call centre growth Tolentino also said they will not be severely affected by the power rate hike over the long term. He added that they have already created programs to reduce power consumption and that promote better energy management and conservation. CCAP members, for example, have invested in power-saving devices such as LED screens instead of overhead projectors and LED lights instead of fluorescent lights. “[W]e also improved the layout of office spaces to minimize pockets of hot air that are difficult for air conditioning units to cover,” he said. The increasing power costs, Tolentino said, is a natural eventuality and thus unavoidable. This, however, he said, highlights the need for consumers to be more responsible. Call centers like the one in the photo operate 24×7 and consume a huge amount of “We make our employees aware of it so electricity. Member companies of IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IT-BPAP) are concerned that the recent sharp increases in the cost of electricity would they can help in reducing power consumption. Things Kathryn result in slower growth for the industry. We encourage them to stop wasting and to conserve,” he said. He also said that they encourage everyone would like to do be affected,” he said. in their companies to minimize the use of High power rates dim He also said the power rate hike would elevators. now that she’s be an extra financial burden, considering the Most of the BPO companies, he also said, call center outlook P22,000 he earns every month is just enough have enrolled in Meralco’s Peak/Off-Peak to pay the rent and cover his transportation, (POP) program. 18 MANILA - Expensive power could hurt the food, water and electricity bills. This Meralco program, formerly known as Philippines’ standing as one of the world’s Joy Zartiga, a single mom with five kids and “Time of Use (TOU), gives discount rates Kapamilya star major hubs for business process outsourcing a call center agent earning P27,000 a month, during off peak hours (9 p.m. to 8 a.m. for turns 18 on March 26, and although (BPO), industry officials say. on the other hand, is more concerned with the Monday to Saturday and 8 p.m. to 6 p.m. on at first she did not like to have a grand “While we understand the reasons for the Sunday). higher cost of living the power rates will bring. debut party, she changed her mind high power costs in the Philippines, we also He also said that CCAP is drafting a “I don’t think the power hike will directly when she realized how big a milestone believe that something has to be done to bring result in a pay downgrade for me, but it will project which seeks to include government it down to help the projected growth of the intervention in reducing electricity costs. it is. “Gusto ko lang sana mag-travel have severe economic impact [on things] like to Europe, but I finally decided to BPO industry,” Stellar Philippines Human [transport] fares, the cost of fuel, and the Aside from programs such as Meralco’s Resources Vice President Angelito Cruz said. increased cost of goods and services,” she said. POP program, they recommended to the celebrate my debut para na rin sa mga Cruz and some of his colleagues at the She also worried that higher costs mean Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to ask fans.” IT and Business Process Association of the lower profits for call centers, which could hurt Meralco to “improve its mix of sourcing power So now that she’s officially becoming Philippines (IT-BPAP) are concerned that the prospects for salary increases. and purchase from Wholesale Electricity an adult, will Kathryn agree to kissing recent sharp increases in the cost of electricity But CCAP Research Manager Cesar Spot Market (WESM) and National Power scenes with her leading men? Will she would result in slower growth for the industry. Corporation (NPC) during non-peak hours.” Tolentino said Filipino call center agents need be allowed to have a boyfriend now? Cruz also said that the power hike may keep Government intervention, their study not worry as none of its more than 80 call She answers both with a resounding call center companies from providing better center company members plan to cut back on showed, can reduce electricity cost by at least wages and incentives to their employees. $0.07/kilowatt hour (kWh). “no.” Her mom, whom she described salaries. as a “cool mom” will still be with her Even before the Manila Electric Co. “No, it will not affect the employees’ salaries. With energy saving programs and (Meralco) sought to impose a P4.15 per It will just affect the operating costs but it government intervention, BPO companies anywhere she goes. Her mom will kilowatt-hour increase last December – the will always depend on the consumption level. can save up to $14.8 million (P592 million) a also remain as her financial manager steepest rate hike in history – Filipinos were I think the most significant implication will month, he said. because she feels she cannot handle already paying more for their power than most just be higher electricity costs,” he told Manila her own finances yet. of their Asian counterparts. Bulletin. So what does she want to do now In 2012, rates charged by the Manila that she’s becoming an adult? “I want Electric Co. were the ninth most expensive out of 44 distributors in Asia, a study by the to travel to Europe, as I’ve always International Energy Consultants revealed. wanted to explore the world. And I’d Data from the Japan External Trade like to drive my own car now.” Organization also showed that among 37 Living on her own is far from Kathryn’s cities in Asia and Oceania in the same year, mind. “Hindi pa ako puwede magsarili, I Manila had the third highest rates, with want to still be with my family. Becoming Filipinos paying three times more than power an adult comes with responsibility, alam consumers in Beijing or Seoul. mo na ang tama at mali.” While the Contact Center Association of Dubbed as the “Teen Queen,” the Philippines (CCAP) says the higher power rates will not affect employees’ salaries, call Kathryn started out on “Goin’ Bulilit” center workers are worried nonetheless. when she was seven and went on to Gerald Louise Galfo, 25, said that he is appear on “,” “Princess And worried that his salary as a call center agent I” and “Got To Believe.” would be affected by the power hike. JDLSPA singing group Diamond prepare their number for the Charice Pempengco concert. “Yes, it really worries me. My salary might

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FIRST, Ontario Filipino Women’s Club with Sheila Coronel (a veteran Filipino journalist and expert in Int’l Affairs Investigative reports); named as Academia Dean of Columbia Journalism School. From L-R: Angeli Hopper, Rebecca Reyes, Annabelle Migalbin (OFWC President), Sheila Coronel, Anne Yamoto, Mary Grace Enciso (OFWC Queen 2013), Hunny Chona Irechris, Melissa Rasie (OFWC Princess 2013), Marilyn Rasie, Cerena Masu and Perla Villan. This PPCO event was held at the University of Toronto on March 28, 2014. Photo by Ariel Ramos. SECOND, Carlo Figueroa, Eileen Mangubat (the 2014 awardee of Marshall McLuhan Award for journalism, PPCO vp Rose Tijam and Consul-general Junever Mahilum-West pose at the luncheon. THIRD, Megaworld’s Marissa Corpuz, Canadian Embassy’s Carlo Figueroa and congen Junever Mahilum-West enjoy the uncheon for Eileen Mangubat at Casa Manila. FOURTH, Sheila Coronel was a guest of the PPCO. 8 L. M. Confidential APRIL 2014 APRIL 2014 Gazmin to activists: Why don’t you protest China incursions? MANILA, Philippines—Defense Secretary Philippines. (CAR), Cagayan Voltaire Gazmin on Saturday twitted activists Last month, Chinese coast guard ships Valley, and Bicol. for their silence on the country’s territorial blocked a Filipino vessel on its way to Ayungin Meanwhile, only dispute with China, while they loudly protest Shoal to deliver food supplies to the Marines three regions showed the Philippines’ new defense cooperation stationed there. a significant increase agreement with the United States. The Marines are on a rusty naval hospital ship in the percentage of “Our problem is we keep on complaining that was grounded on the shoal in 1999 to mark childbirths with skilled [about] the Enhanced Defense Cooperation the Philippines’ territory. attendants such as (with the US). Why don’t we complain when The Agreement on Enhanced Defense Eastern Visayas (67 the Chinese [used] water [cannons] on us? Cooperation (formerly known as the Framework percent in 2013 from Why? Nasaan ang pagka-Pilipino natin Agreement for Increased Rotational Presence) 43 percent in 2008), (Where is our Filipino spirit)? We demonstrate being hammered out by the Philippines and SOCCSKSARGEN against those who are helping us but we don’t the US is widely seen as a deterrent to China’s (56 percent in 2013 demonstrate against those who are bullying us,” increasing aggression in connection with its from 36 percent in Gazmin said in Filipino. territorial claims in the South China Sea. 2008) and CAR (85 “This fight [for territory], it’s not only the The working draft of the new security percent in 2013 from leaders who are involved. It’s all the Filipinos. deal would allow for an increased US 67 percent in 2008). It’s the problem of the Filipinos. This is not military presence in the country and access facility-based deliveries and in births delivered The results also just a problem of President Aquino. It is a to the Philippines’ military bases. Philippine by health professionals. show that antenatal care has improved over the problem of Juan, a problem of Pedro,” Gazmin authorities, on the other hand, would have “Among all births in the five years preceding past two decades. told reporters on the sidelines of the 117th access to US facilities set up inside the local the 2013 NDHS, 60 percent were delivered in The percentage of those with antenatal care anniversary of the Philippine Army at Fort military bases. a health facility. This is higher than the figure from a health professional climbed to 95 percent Bonifacio. Gazmin said the Philippines and the US were reported in the 2008 NDHS, which is 44 in 2013 from 88 percent in 2003 and 83 percent Gazmin said the Department of Foreign working on the final details of the agreement. percent,” the PSA said. in 1993. Affairs was the government agency tasked with US President Barack Obama is scheduled to It added that the percentage of births Moreover, the percentage of women with four answering questions about the country’s moves visit the Philippines in April. delivered by a health professional increased to or more antenatal care visits for the most recent to address the dispute with China over the 73 percent in 2013 from 62 percent in 2008. live birth rose to 84 percent in 2013 from 70 Ayungin Shoal in the Spratlys. The percentage of births delivered in a health percent in 2003 and 52 percent in 1993. But he could not help but wonder out loud More babies being born in facility varied across regions in the country as While improvements have been noted, the why some Filipino activists were protesting the health centers – survey it was recorded at 76 percent in Metro Manila PSA said more still has to be done. Philippines’ Enhanced Defense Cooperation and 12 percent in the Autonomous Region in “There is still a need to further improve and with the US but were quiet when it came to the MANILA, Philippines - Six in 10 childbirths Muslim Mindanao. strengthen the implementation of the National maritime row with China. took place in a health facility in 2013, an Of the country’s 17 regions, eight posted Safe Motherhood Program by the Department The Philippines will file a memorial, or a improvement from previous years, the remarkable increase in the percentage of facility- of Health in order to achieve the Millennium written pleading, on the West Philippine Sea Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported based deliveries. Development Goal (MDG) target by 2015 at territorial dispute with China before the United recently. These are Eastern Visayas, 100 percent,” the agency said. Nations Arbitral Tribunal on March 30. The preliminary results of the 2013 National SOCCSKSARGEN (South Cotabato Adopted by countries in 2000, the MDGs China has refused to participate in the Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) - Cotabato - Sultan Kudarat - Sarangani - need to be achieved by 2015 to respond to the arbitration proceeding, insisting the dispute of the PSA showed there has been some General Santos City), Central Visayas, Ilocos, world’s main development challenges. should be resolved bilaterally with the improvement in delivery care with an increase in Caraga, Cordillera Administrative Region

APRIL 2014 APRIL 2014 L. M. Confidential 9 10 L. M. Confidential APRIL 2014 APRIL 2014 FilCan Catholic Leader WASHINGTON-PITTSBURGH (USA): JUNE 28 – JULY 1, 2014

Manny Yanga is Candidate Mass and tour Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception – largest Catholic for TCDSB Trustee of Ward Church in the USA! by : Tony A. San Juan 7-Toronto socio-civic communities in Toronto. He served as founding president Tour Mount St. Sepulchre of Toronto Kapuso Lions Club, Franciscan Monastery and past president of Golden Vision catacombs Lions Club and in 2011, joined &

became the chapter commander of  St. Anthony’s Chapel - Mass & Novena (home to more Scarborough Knights of Rizal (KOR). than 5,000 sacred relics in the world) In 1994, Manny was instrumental  Admire the President’s White House and Park in organizing the Couples for Christ  Sight-seeing & Shopping at Mall & Duty Free Catholic Charismatic Community and also was a member of the Council Trip includes Cost of Elders and the evangelization - Transportation Double: $385.00 per person director for Canada. Currently, he - Accommodation Triple: $350.00 per person is Deputy Grand Knight of the - 3 breakfasts Quad: $305.00 per person Knights of Columbus-Our Lady - 1 lunch of Assumption Council #12582 . A Notes:

4th degree member, he was elected Valid Passport / US Visa for travel Faithful Captain of Assembly of Jesus Deposit of $50 pp by March 2, 2014 2nd payment of $100 pp by April 6, 2014 # 2692 at Blessd John XXIII Parish. 3rd payment of $100 pp by May 4, 2014 Happily married to the former Balance payment by June 8, 2014 Elizabeth Quiazon of Santa Cruz,

Manila, Manny was born and grew CONTACTS

up in Malabon, Rizal. A graduate of Wilfred Gomez – Tel: 416-292-5707 Mapua Institute of Technology with To the Chinese, 2014 is the year of the Romy Ylagan – Tel: 416-494-1793 a B.Sc. in Business Administration and wooden horse. To us Pinoys in the Greater Master’s in Marketing, he migrated to Toronto Area, it’s the year of a great season Canada in 1994 with his wife and family for big hopes and bouyant expectations. of 2 boys and two girls, all adults now and Recent reports reveal that 4 candidates with 7 grand kids. of Filipino descent are vying for Catholic During his early years in Canada, he trusteeship within the Toronto Wards and worked as new car salesman of Roadsport another two, for Federal MP and municipal Honda, then became a sales consultant councillorship . in 1999, and was senior account manager SAVE THE DATE Reasonably, the Filipino Canadian and financial services manager of Parkway for the Pinoy Fiesta & Tradeshow sa Toronto on community is proudly honoured and Honda until he moved to Scarborough feverishly agog over the entry and Toyota Lexus in 2011 as its senior product JUNE 28TH, 2014! candidacy of a number of community and advisor. Manny is proud of having received religious lay personalities for leadership at the Metro Toronto Convention Center, lots of recognition and business excellence positions in Toronto, especially in the awards from varoius civic, social & religious Toronto Catholic District School Board. Toronto organizations. This, certainly, is good news and elicits Active in the community, Manny is bright boding for the Catholic community a generous supporter of worthy causes, We are also searching for next Little Miss Philippines of the many faithfuls and devoted donating time and money towards adherents in the life of Christ. Canada 2014, Miss Philippines Canada 2014, Mrs. undertaking calamity/disaster relief A competent and charismatic leader, assistance and charitable contributions Philippines Canada 2014 & Little Mr. Philippines Emmanuel “ Manny” Yanga, is seeking both in the Philippines and in Canada. Canada 2014 aka Pinoy Bulilit. JOIN NOW! For an to win as a Trustee of Ward 7 of the A strong Catholic believer and family Toronto Catholic District School Board experience of a lifetime. man, Manny plans to offer transformative (TCDSB). Ward 7 -Scarborough-North solutions and initiatives to issues and York , Toronto is sited in East Yonge St./ concerns of residents-- parents and Bayview Ave.,south of Steeles Ave. east, For more information please see attachments, students alike in Ward 7, especially for North of 401, East of Victoria Park, West secondary and elementary students to e-mail [email protected] / of Brimley Rd. & Kennedy Road, and achieve academic success and performance. [email protected] North of Eglinton Ave. east .There are 17 He can be reached at Tel.416-858-0616 or Catholic elementary schools in Ward 7 and and check us out on Facebook - http://www.facebook. email: [email protected]. Good luck among the secondary schools are : Brebeuf Manny. May our dear Lord bless and be com/pinoyfiestatoronto College, St.Joseph’s Morrow Park, Mary with you, always! (TSJ) Ward, and Jean Vanier Affectionately called “Manny” by Tony A.San Juan,OCT relatives and friends, E.Yanga is a proven More exciting updates to follow! Help us share this good [email protected] and capable leader in the religious lay and news. Salamat

APRIL 2014 APRIL 2014 L. M. Confidential 11 Jose Joey Baking’s (www.Filipinogoodlife.com) Plans Proposal, Says Filipino Life Wedding With Toni Good Gonzaga Coming ‘Very Soon’

Paul Soriano is intent on marrying long- Season of the Long Drive time girlfriend . The director has Chuchay’s is worth dropping by if you go to Ohio revealed that he sees his wedding with the actress as his next big project and says he just needs to propose. Soriano and Gonzaga have been together for nearly eight years. “Definitely, the next step in my life is the wedding,” the successful director said. He noted, however, that he still has to propose adding that “Then we do the wedding.” He said the wedding will likely be “very soon.” The director did say, nonetheless, that it is hard to propose to Gonzaga. “It’s very hard to surprise a woman, so I can’t really say so much about it. It’s got to be special,” he said. When does Soriano plan to propose? “When she least expects it,” he said. TOP LEFT, That’s me buying the Cerveza Negra with owner Mars Ordonez. RIGHT, My friend Ed Tubale checking out the sisig. BELOW, Some of the Filipino items for sale at the store. Wouldn’t telling the whole world that you plan to propose make your girlfriend always suspicious and on the lookout for when you actually do it? Nevertheless, Gonzaga has been quoted in the recent past that she has plans to settle down. If Soriano will propose to Gonzaga very soon, they will follow , a good friend of Gonzaga, who just said yes to boyfriend and basketball star JC Intal who proposed at NAIA. Epy Quizon Supports On Dating A New Guy

Epy Quizon is not aware that his stepmother, Zsa Zsa Padilla, is dating It’s that time of the year when Filipinos take to go to a Filipino store in Ohio. Well, serves to buy beer at the Chuchay’s. It’s real beer, a non-showbiz guy. But he said he will the seasonal long south of the border to the as a de-facto Filipino store in Ohio. not the non-alcoholic kind that you seen in support and is happy for uS to visit family, friends and outlet malls, not Called Chuchay’s the store is actually groceries here in Toronto. I was able to buy Zsa Zsa because he knows necessarily in that order. a convenience store. Mars Ordonez, the San Miguel Cerveza Negra. I bought a few In my case, it is the yearly long drive to proprietor decided to carry cases for my brother in law Hermie. how much she loves his late Ohio with my firend’s family to visit their Filipino goods and serve the Of course, what Filipino store will not have father, the King of Comedy, family in Westerville, Ohio. growing Filipino community. hot, freshly-made meals in the store. . Their family in Ohio also I found some goods that we There have been other Filipino Rumors persist that serves as my ship-to-address never find in Filipino stores establishments in Ohio I found on the web Zsa Zsa is now dating a when I order something from here in Toronto. but when you get there, they are closed non-showbiz guy more than a year after B&H Photo-video store in The store stock lots already. With Chuchay’s on facebook, you Dolphy passed away because of his New York. It saves me money on of Goldilock’s ensaymada, will see what he makes for the day so you will failing health. Epy said he was away for shipping and also duties. If you Magnolia ice cream flavours like ube know that he is still open for business. a couple of months, so he was surprised buy something from this store and they with red bean, Thai tea, and cashew langka, You can say that Chuchay’s serves the ship it to an address outside the New York Magnolia margarine, Cheezee spread, tocino, roughly more than 2 million plus Filipinos when he heard the issue just as soon as he state, they do not charge New York tax. The tapa, quezo de bola, Goldilock’s black forest in the cities of Columbus and Cleveland came back to the Philippines. duty is the bigger factor. It can literally save cakes and more. They also have Turo-Turo combined alone. It’s okay to him that Zsa Zsa is dating you hundreds of dollars, which can be used sisig. The above items were all ready to cook If you happen to be in Ohio, check out again. He knows how much she loved instead to buy more items. or ready to eat frozen or refrigerated items. Chuchay’s for some not-yet-in-Toronto items Dolphy and that is not questionable. The last time we went there, we managed However, the biggest thrill is being able that you might be interested in.

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FIRST, The Philippine Press Club Ontario (PPCO) hosted the lunch with Eileen Mangubat (the 2014 awardee of Marshall McLuhan Award for journalism - standing 5th from left); the event was held at Casa Manila on Feb. 28, 2014. SECOND, Honourable Mr. Justice Steve Coroza inducted the new set of officers AFCA (Association of Filipino Canadian Accountants) for 2014-2016 at Versailes Convention Centre on March 1, 2014. PHOTOS BY ARIEL RAMOS 12 L. M. Confidential APRIL 2014 APRIL 2014 Group charged with traffic of Pinays for sex CEBU - Two Filipinos and a Singaporean owed Low P11,500 for the plane ticket; national organized a syndicate that P7,500 as show money; P2,170 for travel recruited Filipinas to work as prostitutes and terminal fees, and P3,000 for her travel in bars in Singapore, government officials documents. alleged. When she arrived in Singapore, Low and Singaporean Richard Low allegedly his companion fetched her at the airport stayed in Cebu City from May to June and they proceeded to Ramesses Pub. 2012 and recruited Filipinas to work as She was told to change her clothes and “performing artists” or “entertainers” in the immediately start working. Ramesses Pub in Singapore. As a performer, Leah said, she did serve Maribel Villanueva, acting immigration drinks to customers. But she also went out officer and chief collecting officer at the with them to have sex for $300. Mactan airport, and Elmer Mata Ottara, Another complainant, Janet (not her identified as a resident of Barangay Looc, real name), said that Ottara convinced her Mandaue City, allegedly assisted Low. to work in Singapore as an entertainer for The Department of Justice (DOJ) on P60,000 monthly. Friday filed a string of criminal cases in court against Low, Villanueva and Ottara ‘Assistance’ for allegedly recruiting 10 Filipinas to work as prostitutes in Singapore. Janet made several attempts to go to Prosecutor General Claro Arellano . WELL-PLACED WARNING. Girls and women who were brought into the Cebu City Singapore, but was kept from flying out approved the indictment of the trio for Prosecutor’s Office in connection with human trafficking cases last year had to walk past a after she failed to provide immigration violating Republic Act 2012, as amended poster warning against the crime. (Sun.Star File) officers with valid documents of her by RA 10364, or the Expanded Trafficking business there. in Persons Act of 2012. Janet and two other recruits were Singapore on January 18, 2013, they “After evaluating the evidence, we find finally able to board for Singapore after team concluded that the Filipinas were Leah (real name withheld), in her probable cause against Low, Ottara and Villanueva, an immigration officer at the indeed victims of a human trafficking ring affidavit, said that a friend had convinced Villanueva, individually and collectively, Mactan airport, allegedly assisted them on operating in the Philippines and Singapore. her that Ottara could bring her to for trafficking in persons,” read the 27- October 8, 2012. The team then advised the women to Singapore as an entertainer in a pub. page resolution penned by Assistant State In the Ramesses Pub, Janet said, Low leave their dormitory and proceed to the They met Ottara in Cebu City and the Prosecutors Juan Pedro Navera and Irwin instructed her to convince customers to buy Philippine Consulate, where their sworn latter told Leah to wait for a video call Maraya. ladies’ drinks. statements were taken. from Low. When Low called up, he told The Inter-Agency Council Against She was also told to perform “lascivious Leah that he liked her and wanted her Trafficking (Iacat) had acted on the acts” to entice customers to buy more Skipped to work for him. Low then allegedly told letter-request from the International drinks. She went out and had sex with Leah that he would send a plane ticket Justice Mission (IJM), which detailed the customers for a bar fine ranging from $200 On January 19, 2013, the Singaporean and instructed her to wait for further “sorry plight” of Filipinas who worked to $400. police assisted them in transferring from instructions. She was also asked to bring as “entertainers” in the Ramesses Bar in Half of the bar fine paid by the their dormitory to the Philippine Embassy. documents showing her marriage to a Changi Village. customers went to Low. Leah said she The women told the Iacat team that they Japanese national, so she could easily pass Another 15 Pinays also worked as had sex with customers six times since she had all departed from Mactan airport from through immigration in Singapore. entertainers, allegedly in the Joudin Bar, started working in the pub. May to December 2012. They said Ottara Ottara later informed Leah that Low also in Singapore. Eight other complainants also executed recruited and assisted them in securing sent her a plane ticket and that she could An assessment by the IJM showed their affidavits corroborating the statements travel documents. Low, the bar owner, and leave for Singapore on November 30, 2012. that the women are victims of human of Leah and Janet. the women skipped rigid immigration She was asked to pay P2,170 for travel trafficking. procedures and easily boarded their flight taxes and terminal fees. Janet Arceo, Iacat international and No bail for Singapore despite the absence of work tourism section officer, and National permits. Villanueva, the Mactan airport Job description Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agents Villanueva, in her counter-affidavit, immigration officer, allegedly assisted them. Czar Eric Nuqui and David Golla went denied the charges, saying she complied She allegedly received P20,000 for each Ottara briefed Leah that she would to Singapore and coordinated with the with the airport rules and regulations of the passenger that she assisted. sing, dance and serve customers as an Singapore police, the Philippine Consulate Bureau of Immigration. In Singapore, the women were required entertainer. and the Philippine Overseas Office to Of the 10 complainants, Villanueva said, to work in Ramesses. She was told that she would earn $700 rescue the trafficked persons. six mentioned her name in their affidavits They were also required to have sex with (Singaporean) a month. Before they arrived in Singapore, the without detailing exactly what she did customers upon payment of a bar fine of She was never made to sign any Iacat officials received information that to allow them to skip rigid immigration $20 (Singaporean) to pay off what they employment contract, Leah later told the Low, who owned Ramesses Pub, was procedures. owed Low for their transportation and authorities, and did not receive any salary. arrested by the Singaporean police for the While she could no longer remember other papers, amounting to P100,000 each. She said she met 13 other Filipinas who murder of a customer inside his bar. also worked in the same club. When the Iacat team arrived in PINAY SEX Instructions Ottara also reminded Leah that she continued on page 25

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APRIL 2014 APRIL 2014 L. M. Confidential 15 Filipino World Singapore frowns at Filipino Labor

and will upset the racial quota. “Time to kick out more foreigners.” Some even labeled overseas laborers as “foreign trash” and noted how Orchard Road, the famous shopping district in Singapore, will be named Pinoy Road in the future and that PAP would mean Pinoy Action Party. Earlier, another Singaporean complained about noisy Filipino maids in Singapore’s buses and proposed for a private bus for them.

Fil-Can invents body heat flashlight Airs A Filipino-Canadian teenager, Ann Side On Acting Makosinski, describes herself as an average Singapore construction workers student who likes science and fiction writer F. Award And Geoff Sionil José. She is also working on making the world a better place. SINGAPORE - Another Singaporean chose run.S-pass and E-pass are both work permits Eigenmann-Kylie The 16-year-old is the inventor of a to vent his frustration online over the plan in Singapore. Usually, mid-level skilled flashlight powered solely by body heat— of Singapore’s People’s Action Party (PAP) foreigners are given S-pass while professionals Padilla Rumors absolutely no batteries are needed to make it government to recruit some 200 Filipino with experience and skills get the E-pass. work. Carla Abellana was named as the Best construction workers a month. Still, Cheated Singaporean said Filipino She says her project was inspired by a Drama Actress by the 5th Golden Screen TV Calling Filipino construction workers as construction workers are going to sense the friend from Mindanao whose family could Awards by Entertainment Press Society. She the “latest cheap labor fad”, the anonymous seriousness of income inequality and the lack not afford to pay for electricity. was awarded for her role in “My Husband’s poster over at therealsingapore.com said while of disrespect as felt by Indian workers. Without light at night, her friend could not Lover” with and Tom Filipino workers are better educated, speak The open letter turned personal when study properly. She failed an entire school year Rodriguez. English better than workers from China, Cheated Singaporean asserted that with the because she could not read her lessons. Dennis won as Best Actor. He also shared Bangladesh and India, they are also “widely influx of more Filipino workers in the island- “I have not told her about my flashlight his award to Tom. known to demand a lot more than others.” state, their enclaves “will go beyond Lucky because it is not ready for use yet. It needs to Will Carla be choosy in her next projects? Singapore’s construction and services Plaza and Orchard Road. be brighter and much cheaper to make,” the Carla said her manager will be the one to sectors are highly dependent on foreign “Singaporeans has (sic) already become Canada-based Makosinski says in an e-mail choose for her. Her full trust is on Arnold workers due to local labor shortage. Photo: estranged from the influx of foreigners interview with the Inquirer. “I want to give Vegafria. Roslan Rahman/AFP and the further intake of these Filipino her and many other kids something that Carla said that what’s more important for “It will only be a matter of time (when) workers would make good reasons why more is useful and lasting. If it’s only half good, her is the honor to be named the Best Drama more of them will start demanding for Singaporeans are getting bitter.” nobody will use it.” Actress, and not the trophy. The honor is Permanent Residency in Singapore and make Cheated Singaporean claimed that having The flashlight, however, was good enough what’s giving her the confidence to do better Tagalog an official language of Singapore,” Filipino construction workers in their country for her to win the 2013 Google Science Fair in her craft. This is her instrument to be the anonymous poster said. benefits only those in the construction in the 15-16 years old category. better in the future. Branding Filipino workers as “hardworking, industry and the PAP which stands to gain Makosinski’s story has been shared several During her acceptance speech, many hungry and cheap”, the Singaporean who $750 a month per worker hired. times in the social media and has caught the were wondering why she didn’t mention her used the alias “Cheated Singaporean” blamed “Singaporeans will not only not gain a interest of several people, including American boyfriend’s, Geoff Eigenmann, name. Carla the PAP for setting up training centers in single cent from their presence, their public TV host Jimmy Fallon. just laughed this off. She said that Geoff the Philippines without making the same transport will be more crowded than ever,” the He was so impressed by her that when she knows he’s a part of her career ever since the effort to open training centers in Singapore anonymous Singaporean added. guested in his “Tonight Show” recently, he beginning. “then choose to complain blindly that no Atty. Marc Titus Cebreros, Chief of said, “I’m going to work for her one day.” Geoff is the first leading man of Carla Singaporeans want to be a construction the Human Rights Information and Makosinski uses a thermoelectric device when she started in showbiz. worker.” Communication Division, belied that called “Peltier tiles” to power her flashlight. There were rumors in recent weeks that Cheated Singaporean believes the PAP Singapore and other countries do not gain Peltier tiles produce electricity when one side their relationship is on the rocks. Carla even turned its eyes on “docile” Filipinos after the anything from OFWs. is heated and the other side is cooled. admitted having problems. They ironed these recent Chinese drivers’ strikes and a riot in “Our OFWs contribute to the economic Her flashlight can be heated with the palm problems out already, she said, adding that it’s Little India. But he or she warned Filipinos of growth of Singapore and other receiving of the hand and is cooled by the surrounding normal for couples to have problems. Singapore’s exploitative employment culture. countries, as they are highly skilled and valued air through the hollow tunnel of the device. She denied that she forgot to mention Cheated Singaporean wrote that an unskilled by their employers,” Cebreros told Manila “You need 3 to 5 degrees Celsius Geoff in her speech deliberately. Geoff is a Filipino construction worker will earnP23,000 Bulletin Online. temperature difference for the flashlight part of her family. She didn’t mention each in exchange for a hard, modest life. Cebreros also defended OFWs from being to work,” she says. “It is ideal for cold of her family member’s names. He knows “They may or may not get to earn more in branded as demanding. temperatures because the larger the already that she is thanking him when she Singapore, but their life is definitely going to “That’s a bizarre, irrational and racist temperature differential, the greater the light mentioned her family. Besides, they are be very much tougher than they already are in statement,” Cebreros said, adding that the produced.” always talking and texting. Philippines,” Cheated Singaporean said. opinions of Cheated Singaporean do not She says several companies have voiced In fact, Geoff will celebrate his birthday on The anonymous poster also noted that reflect Singapore’s reputation as a fair and interest in her flashlight. But she is adamant Sunday, so they will be together for a dinner the fact that Filipinos are getting S-pass educated society. that until her flashlight achieves higher with his . and E-pass will make other nationalities However, some comments online agreed brightness at a lower cost, she will not agree “Okey naman kami. Siyempre, may mga jealous and the long-term envy will create an with Cheated Singaporean with one saying to produce it for the public. kailangan pang ayusin at plantsahin… ganyan. imbalance in mindsets and lead to an increase how they will “pressure the PAP government Pero nakakaraos every day.” in crime rate and cause trouble in the long not to accept Filipinos who are not Malays

Maria Panaligan at Kornerstones

Birthday girl Maria Panaligan gets a hug from sister Ampee while friend Meghan Garvida looks on, Maria poses with family and friends, Maria blows the the candles on her cake. The celebration took place at Kornerstones Bar & Grill in Scarborough courtesy of man-about-town Ara Zona. 16 L. M. Confidential APRIL 2014 APRIL 2014 Donated Aid Food Spoiled AID GOODS UN sets rehab review continued from page 1 New Tacloban in the pipeline —Romualdez TACLOBAN Mayor Alfred Romualdez (PHOTO) presented to the public the city government’s vision for The head of the United Nations Manila Standard Today) admitted that four a new city that was “resilient, vibrant and liveable.” Development Program will meet with sacks of rice, four sacks of assorted biscuits, Speaking to about 2,000 stakeholders from the business sector, the academe, President Benigno Aquino III next week to one-fourth sack of canned goods, three people’s organizations and other national and international relief groups, Romualdez discuss recovery efforts in areas battered by sacks and two boxes of used clothing, three said the city is focused on “bringing people to a safer area, with planned urban super typhoon Yolanda. The forthcoming sacks of used shoes and 10 pieces of instant expansion.” visit of UNDP administrator Helen Clark noodles were indeed buried in the dump “We’re working on a plan for a new Tacloban in the northern part,” the mayor said, was announced days after the Commission but not truckloads as was reported. She giving a ballpark estimate of P3 billion for the project. on Audit acknowledged the “chaos” in the branded the report as “baseless, unfair and “What is important is we have presented it to the public and we have given direction government’s initial handling of foreign malicious”. to the donors on where they are going to come in,” Romauldez told reporters in an interview. and local aid for the calamity victims. He said he hoped the new community in the north would be built by 2016, the end of his term. The UNDP said Clark will travel to Romualdez said the plan will also be presented to the various government agencies. Tacloban City to see first-hand the ongoing “At the end of the day, what will be followed is the Comprehensive Land Use Plan,” the mayor said, recovery activities in the areas devastated adding that the project would be incorporated into the national government’s rehabilitation plan. by typhoon Yolanda. Clark will also meet “Even in the beginning, this is what the donors were asking. This is just a mechanism, but what we with Asian Development Bank president have now are areas being approved,” the mayor said. He emphasized the important role that the national government had to play to get Tacloban back Takehiko Nakao during her three-day visit on its feet. “The built-in responsibility of the national government is to build the airport, highways, the to the Philippines. port, national offices and others,” he said. She is expected to sign an agreement Ma. Adelaida Cea of the United Nations Human Settlements Program, who helped present the with Japan on “increased support to strategic framework of the plan, said the city could bounce back given its potential and opportunities. Yolanda recovery work.” The short-term plan focuses on construction, trading and diversification of agriculture. The medium- On Feb. 16, marking the 100th day term plan calls for industrial development, tourism, business process outsourcing, and economic after the super typhoon struck, the UNDP infrastructure development. issued a report saying the needs in the The construction of at least 7,000 houses in the north would serve as a catalyst, Cea said, typhoon-hit areas remained “enormous.” generating about P300 million to P500 million in wages, and would spur ancillary industries/ With Tacloban as the center of the region with a population that swelled from 217,000 to 1.2 The UNDP has a three-year support Revolting. Government social workers and million in the daytime, the city had many opportunities, Cea said. program for the Visayas region, which residents inspect the food aid that turned out revolves around three major pillars: to be crawling with maggots at the village “The opportunities are still here, we just have to harness them,” she said. hall of Barangay Gacao in Palo, Leyte. But Romualdez reminded everyone that the city was still in “emergency mode” as long as not governance; livelihood; and disaster risk everyone was back in their homes. reduction and sustainable environment. The government has secured a 86 hectares lot ready for shelter needs and plans to acquire 30 to Amid criticism of the government’s Mayor Petilla, a former Leyte provincial 50 hectares more, he said. handling of cash and non-cash donations governor and former representative of For its shelter projects, the city is targeting about 10,000 permanent housing units (now with total for Yolanda survivors, presidential donor housing commitments of 6,661). the first district of Leyte, is the mother spokesman Edwin Lacierda said the For the more immediate needs, the plan calls for 2,248 temporary shelters for survivors who were still of Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla and living in tents and evacuation centers, 39,798 units for on-site repair and reconstruction, and 4,800 Foreign Aid Transparency Hub Version 2.0 incumbent Leyte governor Dominic Petilla. temporary shelters living in makeshift houses in Anibong and Sagkahan. will be launched on April 25. In the House, calls for an onsite The mayor also highlighted areas in health care where donors come come in to help, including the He said the new website will signal a investigation of the dumping of food aid upgrading of the Suhi Health Center to an infirmary (P1.2 million); construction of New District Health shift from transparency to accountability gathered steam. and Birthing Center at Abucay (P 7 million); and V&G District Health Center (P700,000). and will include where the donations actually went.

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Movie with John Lloyd or Piolo? Marian speaks up ForCanon Sale XA10 MANILA – is Professional keeping her options open amid reports Camcorder that there is brewing project that would pair the GMA-7 talent with either MVP Reportedly Gives or of ABS-CBN. Up On Buying GMA-7 But as much as she wants to work with a Many insiders have been swearing that the possible lot of actors, Rivera acquisition of GMA Network by PLDT-led group of Manny V. told ABS-CBN Panglinan (MVP) is already a done deal. But more observers News that she does are questioning why until now there is still no announcement not want to preempt about the transaction. It turns out that the possibility of a anything. buyout of the Kapuso network by MVP would never materialize. “Mahirap kasi According to well-placed sources, MVP’s camp has finally magsabi na ‘Ah oo decided to give up on buying GMA-7. That is because the gagawa ako ng movie popular businessman has already gotten fed up with the long with John Lloyd’ or and tedious negotiations. It also did not help that GMA- Used twice with ganito hangga’t 7 president Atty. Felipe Gozon remains elusive as to the hindi pa nagsisimula prospects of him giving up his majority stake in the Kapuso $1450.00 /Best offer ‘yung isang project. network. Parang minsan mahirap magsalita kasi madaming nagbabago,” she said, Call 416-945-2336 citing the movie which she was supposed to do with which did MVP’s Interest On GMA-7 with box and all original accessories not push through. In March 2012, Inc. even announced the still- It can be recalled that talks about the possible buyout of untitled project with the two stars from competing networks, which would the network by MVP started in 2012, when the latter’s camp have been directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes. or people from TV5 started shouting out the news about the “Like with Coco Martin before, dapat may gagawin kaming pelikula tapos big possibility of TV5 taking over GMA-7. Initial speculations hindi natuloy. So siguro kapag nandiyan na or may script na at nagro-rolling emerged that before the end of 2012, the deal would be na kami, siguro doon masasabi ko na matutuloy na kami,” she explained. completed. Rivera added: “Kahit sinong makatrabaho ko na bago para sa akin, excited In 2013, talks about that possibility did not wane. Some ako makatrabaho.” sources even swore that before the end of 2013, the deal Meanwhile, Rivera said she is flattered that Kapamilya stars Anne Curtis would finally take place. But again, that did not happen. All that GMA-7 has been admitting is that some of its executives For Sale and Kathryn Bernardo complimented her March 2014 cover of men’s DigtialPanasonic camera with box and all originalLX7 accessories magazine FHM. are really sitting down in negotiations with MVP’s camp. But they don’t confirm or deny speculations that GMA-7 “Kaibigan ko naman talaga si Anne, nagkikita kami sa shoot. Hindi man New 1/1.7” 10.1MP MOS Sensor kami nagtetextan or lumalabas na magkasama, alam namin na magkaibigan would be sold. Atty. Gozon was once even quoted as saying Venus Engine Image Processor kaming dalawa. Si Kathryn kasi naging bata sa ‘Endless Love’ and naging that the network is not for sale, but if a buyer would come Leica Vario-Summilux 24-90mm f/1.4 Lens / malapit din sa akin ang bata na iyan so nakakatuwa,” she said. to acquire it for Php 500 billion, he would really sign up 24-90 Optical Zoom 3.0” 920K-Dot LCD In the cover photo unveiled last Thursday on FHM’s official website, the immediately. Full HD 1080 Video Recording 29-year-old actress is seen posing wearing only earrings and a necklace at San Miguel Corp Comes In RAW and RAW+JPEG Recording Trust iA what appears to be a beach. and iA Plus Modes In Rivera’s personal Instagram account, Curtis commented on the cover Creative Control Modes However, there is a new angle to this story. Some sources photo and told the actress how gorgeous she looked. Time Lapse Shot Function claim that GMA-7 does not have the intention to give in to “Nakakaloka ung body mo @therealmarian GANDROOOOUZ!” Curtis $250 said. MVP’s offer because it is currently negotiating with two other To which Rivera replied, “@annecurtissmith yaaaay :) Hahahha take care possible buyers, which reportedly are offering much higher bids :).” compared to MVP’s bid. Call 416-945-2336 Bernardo, on the other hand, commented on a behind-the-scenes picture which was posted by lensman Mark Nicdao. Referring to Rivera, the “Got To There are even reports that a buyout by tycoon Ramon Ang Believe” actress said: “She’s so perfect!” is already a done deal. Mr. Ang is the president and CEO of Speaking to ABS-CBN News, Rivera said she is elated to receive kind San Miguel Corporation and Philippine Airlines. Sources said words from actresses not from her home network. that the acquisition is still in process but the two camps have “At least naa-appreciate nila ‘yung mga ganyan kahit hindi ako taga-kabila. already reached an agreement. They even advised observers Dito nawawala ‘yung wall ng bawat network na hindi naman masamang to watch out in the coming days because GMA-7 is set to make pumuri at magmahal ng iba kahit hindi mo ka-network,” she said. an official statement about this deal.

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The Association of Filipino Canadian Accountants celebrated its 36th Anniversary and held its Gala Night Barkadahan Grand Reunion was held at 3270 Bathurst Street on Feb. 16, 2014. Induction of Executive Officers and Directors and New Members on March 1, 2014 atThe Versailles Convention Centre, Mississauga. Over 250 guests attended the event. PHOTO BY ARIEL RAMOS 18 L. M. Confidential APRIL 2014 APRIL 2014 Richard-Dawn, no; Richard-Sharon, yes Goma turns down role of Dyesebel’s dad another throwback series—this time with his another ex-girlfriend, . The two have begun taping for a weekly sitcom, tentatively titled “Pirated Family” on TV5. It’s the classic ’s first major reunion project in a decade. Richard and Sharon starred in the 2003 movie “.” Before doing the sitcom, Richard reasoned he has guest-starred in the Megastar’s now-defunct Kapatid series titled “Madam Chairman” to be “at ease” with Sharon. “There are no hesitations. I’ve been wanting to work with Sharon… talks to members of the kasi matagal na rin kaming hindi press at the 30th Star Awards for Movies. nakakagawa ng project together,” the actor- A merman who falls in love with a athlete said when asked if he had second human? Richard Gomez would have to pass thoughts working with his ex. The sitcom that one on. will run for one season (13 weeks). The 47-year-old actor told media recently he didn’t accept the role of Dyesebel’s Two more movies on hold (played by Anne Curtis) father when ABS- Richard also said his movie with Gretchen CBN offered it to him (Albert Martinez has Barretto and John Lloyd Cruz has been since taken over). postponed. “Kasi kung kaming dalawa ni Dawn “’Yung movie namin ni Gretchen sa Star (Zulueta) ‘yung isasama mo, maganda ‘yung Cinema with John Lloyd on hold because of talagang meron kaming ano [maayos na three things. Naaksidente si John Lloyd and exposure]. ‘Yung role na ‘yun maliit lang then Gretchen is in London. Tapos nire- ‘yun e. Siguro after two days mamamatay revise pa ‘yung script.” ka na dun.” The character would’ve been his The movie will be directed by Chito Roño. reunion project with Dawn after their hit His big-screen project, “Ang Sugo: teleserye “Walang Hanggan” in 2012. The Last Messenger,” co-starring Albert The TV series revived their classic Martinez and , Jr. is also in the onscreen chemistry, immortalized in the “waiting game,” Richard related. 1991 movie “Hihintayin Kita sa Langit” on The movie is said to be the biopic of Felix which the series was reportedly based. Manalo, founder of religious group Iglesia Ni Cristo. From one ex to another According to the group’s members, After declining his reunion project with Manalo is considered the last prophet of Dawn, Richard confirmed that he’s off to God.

APRIL 2014 APRIL 2014 L. M. Confidential 19 Entertainment Paris Hilton in Pampanga real estate project + in Singaporean TV Series + other stories

Filipina actresses Meanwhile, Padilla appreciates the support parked along Quezon Avenue with the driver who auditioned from viewers in Singapore who watch the show. still inside the vehicle, waiting for Villaflor’s sib- to play the role “A lot of our Kapusos at Singapore have been ling who went inside a bookstore for a purchase. of Ocampo, a tweeting me and kahit sa Instagram, they send While the vehicle was parked, an armed Filipina who me messages that they get to watch the show. man reportedly approached the vehicle and wants to help her Thank you so much to everyone who’s been threatened the driver. The van was taken to the family. Because of watching and also even the Singaporeans tweet, NLEX-Mindanao Avenue interchange where this, the character so nakakatuwa,” she said. the driver was told to alight. “flies to Sin- Also taken in the carjacking were Villaflor’s gapore to get a guitar and the driver’s wallet and driver’s license. better education,” Says Sarah The authorities are said to be looking at she said. She CCTV footage from the bookstore and from meets the lead Geronimo “Looks Hot” In NLEX. character Glenn Short Hair Chua played by Jack Yang while Many were shocked when Madlang people Warmly in the country. chopped off her usually long hair. But her Padilla said rumored boyfriend, Matteo Guidicelli, said the Welcome Vhong back on that she took a singer-actress “looks hot” with her new hair. “IT’S SHOWTIME” video of herself Rumors said that Sarah cut her hair because saying a few lines she was rebelling against her strict parents. made an emotional return the makers of the There are other rumors saying Divine Geroni- to ABS-CBN’s “It’s Showtime” last March 8, show sent her. mo, Sarah’s mother, cut her hair while sleeping thanking the noontime program’s loyal ‘mad- After send- because she doesn’t want to break it off with lang people’ for their prayers and support, over ing the video, Matteo. a month after his brutal mauling incident in however, she But asked about the issue with Divine, Mat- January. thought she did teo remained mum and said “everybody’s happy” Many viewers nationwide tuned in to his not get the role and he always tries to be positive. return that “It’s Showtime” recorded a national until she got a He doesn’t want to talk about the issues with TV rating of 20.3%, compared to rival program Paris Hilton in Pampanga for call two weeks after from the producers. The Sarah’s parents because that part of their “rela- “Eat Bulaga” (12.6%), according to data from makers of the show asked her to meet the direc- tionship” is “okay.” Kantar Media. real estate project tor who flew to the Philippines to meet those Looks like she’ll be back here again. Meanwhile, he shared that everybody has Netizens also warmly welcomed Vhong back who auditioned. After this, Padilla was informed “Century Properties Group Inc. chief execu- been saying that Sarah looks hot with her hair. as they posted their thoughts on social net- she got the role. tive and president Jose Antonio announced Mar “Sarah never looked as beautiful as today. She’s working sites. On Twitter, the hashtag #Wel- Padilla’s work can be seen in 14 episodes, 13, that his company will launch another project very beautiful with a short hair.” comeBackVhongNavarro landed on the list of enough for a whole season of the show, she said. in collaboration with Paris Hilton within the “She looks good and I’m proud of her.” worldwide trending topics. They filmed for two weeks in the Philippines year,” reports ABS-CBNnews.com. “I want to personally thank all of you for and a whole month in Singapore, she revealed. Antonio explained that “the project will be lo- defending me, believing in me, and praying for As for her experience in dealing with the cated in an 8-hectare property in San Fenando, Actor Falls me,” a tearful Vhong said. making of show outside of the country, she Pampanga.” Hilton will again help in the design. “You are the reason why I remain strong, said there were less people who made “Point of Victim To Vandalism, Car- Antonio added that the residential and com- why I’m here in front of you now, and why I love Entry” than the typical crew here in the Philip- mercial project in Pampanga will be similar to jacking working. I love making people happy,” he added. pines. the six-hectare Azure Urban Resort Residences Stay tuned to “It’s Showtime,” 12:30 PM Sharing that there are at least 80 people on Actor Arron Villaflor has had a string of in Bicutan, Paranaque but it will also feature on weekdays and on Saturdays at 12NN on sets here in the country, she revealed that there crimes committed in the past few days in rela- retail shops. The construction is set to begin in ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, follow were far fewer people on set when they made tion to cars he owns. the middle of the year. @ItsShowtimena on Twitter, @ItsShowtimeOf- According to a report from GMA News, the the show in Singapore. ficial_IG on Instagram, or like www.facebook. “In Singapore, there are only eight of us on actor’s SUV’s windshield was smashed to pieces. com/itsShowtimena. Bela Padilla in Singaporean the set. It’s just the director, the camera man, Villaflor said that he was driving along the one lighting director and one assistant director. Quezon Avenue underpass when the incident TV Series The assistant director also serves as their PA happened which left the car badly damaged. there,” she said. Nonetheless, the actor is thankful that the KC Concepcion dedicates Not a lot of people know that Bela Padilla is This meant that for the making of the show rock did not completely penetrate the wind- part of a television series that is currently airing award to mom Sharon Cuneta that revolves around ICA special agents who shield as it would have hit his house help who in Singapore. fight to keep Singapore’s borders safe, she had was sitting in the front passenger seat when the KC Concepcion dedicated her first best Wha’s more, her role as Analyn Ocampo is no to take care of herself. That’s unlike here where incident happened. actress award to her mother, Megastar Sharon small role in the hit TV series “Point of Entry” there are a lot of staff to take care of the actors. The actor said that children playing above the Cuneta. KC won in the recently held 30th Star which is now in its fourth season aired by our Nonetheless, she did get to learn something underpass are to blame for the damage. Awards for Movies of the Philippine Mov- Asian neighbor’s MediaCorp Channel 5. new from this different experience. Meanwhile, the incident comes after Villaflor ies Press Club (PMPC) for her movie, “Boy Padilla shared how she got the role and what “We’re mas maalaga here, but I appreciate had another vehicle he owns carjacked also in Golden,” with Governor ER Ejercito. it’s like to work for a foreign television network that I became more independent there because I . KC was not in Manila to accept the award. in a recent interview with GMA News. had to take care of myself,” she said. According to GMA News, the van was She is currently in New York to take short According to Padilla, there were many

Elesie & Walter’s 30th Anniversary

LEFT, Elsie & Walter Yerro open their gifts. SECOND, Elsie & Walter Yerro (SECOND & THIRD FROM THE RIGHT) celebrate their 30th Anniversary with dinner with family and their son Eric’s girlfriend family at Spring Villa restaurant. THIRD, Family members attend the 3rd Anniversary dinner organized by Eric and his girlfriend Sheryl. 20 L. M. Confidential APRIL 2014 APRIL 2014 courses in acting. for a fractured arm, now it’s the former Viva Before this acting award from PMPC, she Hot Babes. also won as best supporting actress during Maui Taylor and Katya Santos are com- the 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television plaining because Engr. Mardilito Daya Go, in November last year for her role in “Huwag who used to own Golden Lion Exhibition Ka Lang Mawawala.” and Organizing, hasn’t paid them for the Through her Instagram account, KC four shows they did in Dubai. thanked the PMPC and dedicated her award They also had a hard time flying back to to Sharon. She posted a photo of the trophy. the Philippines; they were supposed to fly “This Best Actress award is dedicated to my back last March 15 but only got to do so on mother & to ALL my fans who never left March 18. my side, who truly believe in me & continue According to Maui, since Mardilito went to inspire me. Can’t wait to hold you, baby... into hiding, “pinapulis naming asawa niya.” #ToGodBeTheGlory #PMPCStarAwards They also found out that they didn’t have a #MarlaDee #BoyGolden #BestActress” visa and other necessary documents there. Another post showed the text message Even his passport’s expired already. of her mother. “Congrats, Tina! You really This promoter has also duped other celebs deserve it. Am proud of your achievements, in the past such as singer Gerald Santos and especially this one! I love and miss you.” Kapuso actress . On the caption, KC said it means a lot to her that her mother appreciates her achieve- ments. Every success, she said, feels more Fil-Ams making it in Hol- complete when Sharon appreciates it. She lywood called her mother a “passionate, talent[ed] and legacy” she admires “greatly.” Two Filipino-American actresses are mak- “Thank you, Ma. Best actress na din ako, ing a name for themselves in Hollywood. hehe, thank you for exposing me to the For the past two years, Ellen D. Williams world of movie making. This is for you. Work has been popping out on the hit CBS show hard, dream big!!!” “How I Met Your Mother”. On her Twitter account, KC thanked her In a previous interview, the actress talked fans who congratulated her for the award. about playing Patrice, her ever cheerful char- She also exchanged texts with , acter has become a fan favorite. who won as Movie Actor of the Year. Vice In this week’s episode, it was revealed that also wasn’t in the country to accept the she has become a radio show host who’s award. somehow connected to one of the show’s KC said she received the information that lead character, Robin Scherbatsky. she won from Toni Gonzaga, who texted her Another Fil-Am actress, Ashley Argota, while she just finished attending mass. was excited to announce to her fans on Twit- On Twitter, Vice congratulated KC for ter that come June, she will be a part of the winning. It’s ironic, he said, that they won cast of the second season of ABC Family’s when they are both not in the country. “The Fosters”. KC said they should have celebrated in the The TV drama’s family theme is some- States. Vice is also in the US for a series of thing close to Argota’s heart. The hardwork- shows. ing Fil-Am young star always credited her mom for supporting her dream. “My mom is amazing. I have to get up Maui Taylor and Katya early to come and work. She also gets up Santos duped by organizer, with me every single time I have something and she comes with me. My mom is just the stuck in Dubai best person in the entire world,” she said. Later this year Argota will also appear in LOL! What is up with celebs getting the Disney movie “How to Build A Better stuck abroad? First it was Charlene Gonza- Boy”. lez-Muhlach staying three months in the US

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Andi envies Anne for Dyesebel role + other stories

Andi envies Anne for getting ‘Dyesebel’ role Aljur impresses Ai-Ai

Andi Eigenmann has played the title roles in such fantaseryes as “Agua Aljur is very happy for the positive feedback for his new Bendita” and “Galema.” Did she find it hard to adjust to do a kontrabida telefantasya, “Kambal Sirena,” where he plays Kevin, owner of an role after playing lead roles? ocean theme park where he trains dolphins. “I really want to be part of a He’s often seen shirtless and he says this is Ellen Adarna’s dad big project like ‘Dyesebel’ and not really new to him. “Kasi sa ‘Machete’ at there’s no need for me to adjust ‘Amaya’, wala rin akong suot na pang-itaas.” felt entering showbiz as long as I enjoy what I’m He’s a good friend of Ai Ai de las Alas, doing,” she says. who said she’s so impressed when she saw was ‘foolish’ “Hindi ko naman tatanggapin Aljur’s shirtless photos for “Kambal Sirena.” ‘yung role kung alam kong hindi Ai Ai is in their rival show, “Dyesebel.” MANILA, Philippines - Ellen Adarna ako mapapabilang sa isang What can he say if and when their two shows are pitted against admitted that her father disowned her for kuwentong napakaganda at each other? “E, wala naman kaming magagawa kung pagtatapatin at least two years when she decided to talagang susubaybayan ng mga ang aming shows. Basta kami sa ‘Kambal Sirena’, we’ll do our best enter showbiz. manonood.” para hindi bumitaw sa panonood sa amin ang viewers.” “For a time, mga two year,” Ellen replied Didn’t she dream of playing It’s very noticeable that Aljur now has a deeper spiritually and when asked how long she was disowned Dyesebel herself? this is evident when you talk to him. His new found spirituality by her dad in an interview Thursday night. “Lahat naman yata ng was influenced by his Starstruck batchmate Jan Manual when they “Nang nag-artista ako no’n hindi siya babaeng artista, hinahangad did “Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko” together and they did Bible readings. sang-ayon. Sabi niya foolish lang daw.” na maging Dyesebel. Anne Curtis is so lucky and blessed na sa kanya ito At 24, he says he’s looking for his purpose in life. “With the Lord’s But now, her father is no longer against napunta and she more than deserves it. She is very beautiful and I know guidance, I am seeking kung ano ba talaga ang purpose sa buhay na her decision to become a celebrity. kayang-kaya niyang bigyang katarungan ang role ni Dyesebel. Sobrang ito. Lahat naman tayo, ‘yun ang question, di ba? Ano ba ang purpose “At least he sees that I’m earning,” she blessings na yun for me na tuloy-tuloy akong mapapanood ng viewers and natin sa buhay?” said. from an afternoon show, this time, sa Primetime Bida naman.” Ellen added that she attributes her JC De Vera Learns To Be Patient About independence on how she was brought Absolutely Fabulous Women Awardee Miss up by her dad. His Career “When I was 18, kicked out na kami ng Josie de Leon bahay,” she recalled. “When were 18, may JC de Vera knows that in the showbiz industry, you have to be mga offices kami sa Cebu. So ang ginawa Miss Josie De Leon was one of the awardees for the First Annual patient in order to get what you want. Although it took a while ng dad ko, pinaalis niya kami ng bahay “Absolutely Beautiful Women Over Forty before he received the offer for his project, “,” the tapos pinalagyan niya ng parang bahay “ that happened on March 9, 2014 at the actor said he doesn’t mind this because he knows that it will be yung taas ng office.” Mississauga Grand Banquet Hall .Forty worth it. That experience, according to Ellen, women , who were Forty and over with Aside from “The Legal Wife,” he is also going to do the taught her how to stand on her own and achievements in Community Service , Arts afternoon soap “Moon of Desire” with Ellen Adarna. “Well, ever work to survive. & Culture , Leadership , Health and Wellness since very patient naman ako sa pagpasok ng mga project. Kapag and Literacy were honored that day. wala, e, di wala. Ganun mo dapat siya tanggapin.” Almost left showbiz The Event was attended by the one and He is not expecting that he will receive many projects nor will only Hurricane Mayor of Mississauga Hon. is he expecting to have only good projects from the network. It could be recalled that Ellen had Hazel McCallion , Councilor of Ward 5 “Naghihintay ako kung ano ang ibibigay sa akin. Kung meron, e, di announced that she was leaving showbiz Mississauga, Councillor Bonnie Crombie and thank you.” and that she was planning to return was hosted by CTV journalist Ms Christine But right now, JC is very blessed and thankful for all that’s to Cebu and just focus on their family Bentley. happening in his career. He feels overwhelmed with the projects business. Miss Josie de Leon is a familiar name being given to him. He learned the patience of virtue in the “‘Yon po nasa GMA pa ko and wala in the Filipino Community . Her undeniable love for the Arts has been showbiz industry. “Hindi ka puwede talaga na nagmamadali. Kapag naman nangyayari sa career ko that time,” proved not only with her flawless performances in shows and concerts but dumating yung time mo, darating talaga.” she explained. her acting skills as well, specially now remembered in the recent theatre He never complained about waiting because he’s very patient. “So I planned na umuwi na lang ako. I play “ Bayan Bayanan “ directed by world renowned Dr. Anton Juan that Whatever is given to him, he accepts and doesn’t complain. told ‘yong bagong manager ko na why not had her as the Main Actress . JC said he is quite tired these days because he has been taping for try modeling na lang and enjoy my last six Her love and dedication to the Arts , inspired her to put up her own two teleseryes. But it’s not every day that he gets to have this kind months here. Gusto ko ma-enjoy kasi pag- JDL Performing Arts in 2011. of opportunity. JC is thankful to ABS-CBN for giving him these uwi ko balik-trabaho na naman. Sabi niya, “Seeing my JDL kids develop in singing , acting and dancing makes me projects. “Mahirap ang ipinapagawa nila sa akin pero kayang-kaya.” ‘girl, try muna natin sa ABS,’ sabi ko, o sige. so proud ! I love what we do at the school , these are kids you will see in the Since he started doing two shows, his dreams and goals got Ito ang nangyari, I’m here na.” future on stage ! May they all carry on what they have learned from us “ she bigger. He is sure he won’t get burned out because he will be able to Ellen is now part of the upcoming says with her usual beautiful smile . save a lot. afternoon sexy-drama series “Moon of Miss de Leon’s talent , charm and down to earth personality , makes her JC sees no problem in competing with other Kapamilya stars. Desire,” where she stars with Meg Imperial the top most performing artist in the Fil -Canadian Community . She is “Ang kalaban ko talaga all the time is sarili ko.” and JC de Vera. absolutely making waves and we are very proud to say she is Filipino ! He’s just doing his job. Every day, all he thinks about is working The show will start on March 31, after Absolutely amazing , absolutely fabulous , that’s our very own Miss Josie and he doesn’t think about trampling upon others. “It’s Showtime.” de Leon ! The truth is, JC is happy with even just one show. Having two Congratulations ! shows is already too much of a blessing for him.

MegaWorld Launched in Toronto

Megaworld vice-president Marissa Corpuz (LEFT) is joined by Consul General Junever Mahilum-West and Ambassador Leslie Gatan during the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open Megaworld International offices at 597 Parliament St . on the second floor. Father Ben Ebcas then blesses the office with country manager Larry Bercasio standing beside him. Marissa Corpuz shows the ambassador and consul-general the Mckinley Hill development in Taguig.

The building, owned by The Filipino Centre Toronto, is strategically located in downtown Toronto. The Toronto office is the in charge of sales of it’s properties in the Philippines to customers in Chicago, Indiana, all the way to Massachusetts, all the way south to Florida, and the whole east coast of Canada. The office has 7 country managers. The other are in Chicago, New York, Florida and Washington DC. She also showed the McKinley Hill township development in Taguig where there is a 14-hectare cyberpark business area, a 50 hectare village and commercial area. It already has the corporate headquarters of Wells- Fargo and Accenture call centre. It has 3 international schools. It has embassies of British, Qatar, Korean and UAE. They have townships in Tagaytay, Davao, Cagayan, Baguio, Iloilo, Cebu, among others. They own Resorts World and a 31-heactare development near Entertainment city.

22 L. M. Confidential APRIL 2014 APRIL 2014 , in full Bloom What she like about Having been a candidate for Eat Bulaga’s narrated. “Sabi niya, Needless to say, Luna said that she does Little Miss Philippines in 1995, there was ‘No, whatever it is, I will hope, like everybody else, to settle down not even a single doubt that Pauleen Luna always be the simple someday. It’s just that she is not fretting would soon venture into show business. The Vic’.” if it will not happen sooner rather than then 7-year-old girl clearly had the looks Would she do later. “I’m not waiting for it, eager for that and talent for the industry. everything for the sake day. I am just taking it, a day at a time,” Several projects here and there have come of love? she explained. Meanwhile, the actress and Pauleen’s way--from television shows and “Pag dumating na Eat Bulaga host also talked about how films to product advertisements so we’ve sa point na meron na her relationship with Sotto, who is over pretty much seen her versatility in different akong masamang gawin three decades her senior, began. She said characters, both protagonist and antagonist or meron ng masamang that their romance really started out as a roles (and even as a host!). Here are some epekto yung ginagawa, friendship. Saying that it was not love at to name a few: ayoko na,” Pauleen said. first sight, Luna said that their friendship Odessa in “Ipaglalaban ko, basta “blossomed into something.” “Our Vesta Sentana in Iglot tama.” relationship happened after seven years of Fairy in My Daddy Dearest Haunted by frequent being in [Eat Bulaga]. It was not like love Honey Toledo-Ferrer in Trudis Liit questions about at first sight,” she explained. She said that Gwendina in Dwarfina marrying Vic Sotto, she just “felt” later on that she loved Sotto. But how has she evolved into all that she Pauleen Luna now As for how Sotto is as a boyfriend, Luna is at present? says that she is not in a said that the actor is very sweet despite Just recently, the 25-year-old Kapuso hurry to tie the knot. “I sometimes being stiff to other people. “Vic actress, who started as a teen star at the age just let things happen: if is a very sweet person. Medyo stiff lang siya of 13, has been very active posting photos The Kapuso star said the smallest things it’s going to happen, it around people but he is a very sweet guy, on Instagram. could make the “Eat Bulaga” main host will. Hindi naman kailangan madaliin yung very vocal,” she said. They say growing in the showbiz industry happy. processs,” Luna said in a recent interview. is tough but in those photos, it looks “If you really know him, makikita mo like Pauleen did enjoy every bit of her kung gaano kasimple yung buhay niya. childhood and youth in the business. Hindi extravagant, hindi siya maluho. Ang But of course, just like any lady who’s nakakapagpaligaya sa kanya, the littlest bound to be in full-bloom--Pauleen things,” she said. How to maintains her elegant and posh physique Pauleen added: “Yun ang pinakagusto ko at 25. sa kanya. Wala sa ulo niya, wala sa lifestyle look for niya kung nasaan man siya ngayon.” What Pauleen Luna likes about Vic Because of this, she shared they’re not Vacancies Sotto “materialistic” when it comes to their Pauleen Luna on Vic Sotto: “If relationship. Pauleen said they did not even you really know him, makikita mo give each other gifts last Christmas. in the Job kung gaano kasimple yung buhay “Mas importante sa amin ang time,” she niya. Hindi extravagant, hindi siya said. Market maluho. Ang nakakapagpaligaya sa The 25-year-old actress said Vic isn’t kanya, the littlest things.” easily affected by success. This applicant “Di ba nga, nag-number one yung may MANILA, Philippines – Pauleen ‘My Little Bossings.’ Naguusap kami. Sabi kept his eyes and Luna shares one thing is she likes about ko, ‘Uy, baka kalimutan mo na ako ha, ears open. boyfriend Vic Sotto is his simplicity. kasi sobrang simple lang ako’,” Pauleen

APRIL 2014 APRIL 2014 L. M. Confidential 23 Entertainment 24 cocaine bars found in Davao DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Mayor ‘Kimerald’ reunion for jewel ad Rodrigo Duterte said the discovery + other news of cocaine bars in a container van at a container yard in Tibungco District works on Kayod Kapuso: GMA here indicated that the country must be the new debut CD artists sumasabak din sa transshipment MANILA -- pagnenegosyo point of drugs Maja Salvador, who Madalas natin silang makitang nagpapatawa o in neighboring marked her 10th year nagpapaiyak sa harap ng camera. Hindi naman countries in Asia. in showbiz last year, dito natatapos ang pagtatrabaho ng ilan sa “From all considers it a dream- mga Kapuso stars dahil sumasabak na rin ang indications, come-true to finally marami sa kanila sa pagnenegosyo. Sinu-sino it seems record her debut CD, kaya sila? that the Philippines has become which will be released a transshipment point for drugs,” this month. Bettinna Carlos Duterte said, as members of the The 25-year-old Last year ay nakilala niyo siya bilang si Philippine Drug Enforcement actress started work Vicky, ang bestfriend ni Lally (Carla Abellana) on the music video sa patok na patok na My Husband’s Lover. Agency (PDEA) in the region were for the album’s carrier Ngayon naman ay napapanood niyo si investigating the origin and destination single, “Dahan- Bettinna bilang si Janice sa Villa Quintana. of the shipment. Dahan. ” Noting the Kahit abala sa taping ang aktres ay hindi Duterte said authorities had album won’t feature naman ito nawawalan ng oras para sa isa pa recovered only 24 of the 65 bars of “birit” or songs niyang passion – ang kanyang baking business. cocaine at the container yard. He called with soaring notes, Ang ilan sa mga ito’y original recipe n’ya pa! on the container yard workers to return Salvador happily Natatakam na ba kayo sa kanyang delicacies? shared that the tracks the items. MANILA - Maja Salvador said she is were tailor-made for her voice. “Kung ano “Just surrender them to the unaffected by a recent project of her boyfriend Carla Abellana ‘yung kayang ibigay ng boses ko, swinak nila. authorities, and we will take them with Gerald Anderson, which had the actor paired Ang naging on-screen best friend naman Kung ano ‘yung babagay sa boses ko, iyon no questions asked, you will not be with his former girlfriend, . ni Bettinna at current host ng Del Monte ‘yung mga kantang binigay nila sa akin,” she held liable,” Duterte said. “Ah, siyempre pag work, work. Wala naman Kitchenomics na si Carla Abellana ay active said. ho tayong ano doon... Wala pong isyu sa akin, na rin sa pagpo-promote ng kanilang family Joel Pernito, chief of the Criminal Becoming a recording artist was a curious okay ako sa lahat,” Salvador said. business. Investigation and Detection Group, unfolding of fate, Salvador recalled. Last February 26, photos of Anderson and Kaya naman kung feel ninyong mag-relax said authorities had been tipped Having earned acclaim for her dramatic Chiu at a pictorial surfaced online, getting at mag-bonding kasama ang inyong best girl off about the cocaine shipment in portrayals on TV and the big screen -- she thrilled reactions from fans of the tandem friends, alam niyo na kung saan pwedeng won her first Gawad Urian award in 2012 a container van at the banana firm dubbed “Kimerald.” It was later revealed that pumunta. -- Salvador isn’t resting on her laurels, saying Sumifru container yard, and that the shoot was for an upcoming ad campaign of venturing into music is a way of giving back to authorities would conduct follow-up a jewelry brand they both endorse. Rochelle Pangilinan her supporters. operations in the coming days. Fellow housemates in “” Usong-uso ngayon ang pagiging fit and “Ako kasi, parang sa akin, bilang artista, The cocaine bars were taped onto in 2006, Anderson and Chiu became a healthy at kaakibat ng exercise ang proper diet. dapat ikaw mismo alam mo kung ano ang i-e- popular love team in the following years, and Isa sa mga diet fads ngayon ay ang pagde- the ceiling of the 12-meter container explore -- kung ano pa ‘yung talent mo, kung eventually became a couple in real life. detox o ang pag-inom ng fresh juices mula van, which had been at the container ano pa ‘yung gusto mo ibigay at ipakita sa mga The two, however, broke up in 2010. This sa fruits at vegetable. Ang pagnenegosyo ng yard for some time. The contraband fans at supporters mo,” she said. also marked the end of their onscreen team-up, mga ganitong inumin ang s’yang naisipan ng was discovered by Sumifru workers While excited with the prospect of adding much to the dismay of their loyal followers. Carmela star at mainstay na an album to her list of achievements, Salvador who inspected the van just as they were Anderson and Chiu eventually reunited si Rochelle Pangilinan. said she recognizes she has much to learn about to load it with bananas. onscreen via the romance anthology “24/7 In Ang pagde-detox din kaya ang sikreto ni about being a singer, noting it is a different But some 40 cocaine bars were Love” in late 2012, two months before the Rochelle sa kanyang bikini-ready body? playing field altogether from acting. already removed from its taped slots on actor and Salvador were romantically linked in Asked how she would compare to singer the ceiling of the container van when January the following year. The confirmation Sarah Geronimo, who is dubbed local of their status as a couple reportedly estranged Ang kasama ni Rochelle sa Sunday All the authorities arrived at the Sumifru showbiz’s “Pop Star Royalty,” Salvador said, Chiu from both Anderson and Salvador, Stars na si Rocco Nacino ay mukhang kasama container yard. “Kasi si Sarah, sobrang total performer naman who was known to be her close friend and rin niya sa paniniwalang importante ang A cocaine bar would sell as much talaga. Dream ko rin naman maging total confidant. Asked if she is still affected by kalusugan. Ang pamilya naman ng Kapuso as P6 million in the drug market, performer.” criticisms directed at her and Anderson, hunk ay meron ng ilang branches ng gym. “Pero ang dami ko pang kakaining bigas, according to Tulfo. Salvador said, “Hinahayaan nalang namin, e. Nasubukan niyo na bang mag-work out sa ang dami ko pang kailangan pag-aralan para Later on, Duterte said another 23 Mas okay na ‘yung mas tahimik.” gym ni Rocco? makarating kung nasaan man si Sarah ngayon,” cocaine bars were turned over by the The “Thelma” star also addressed speculation she said. Sumifru workers. The container van as to whether she and Anderson remain a Jennica Garcia But for now, Salvador is only happy to be was refrigerated and customized for couple, which was supposedly triggered by her Kung sakaling naging busy naman kayo able to impart her love for singing, citing the lack of posts on social media about the actor sa pagwo-work out at napapabayaan niyo na loading with perishables, like bananas. thought of everyday Filipinos hearing her and their relationship. ang inyong pets ay maaari kayong bumawi sa Duterte said his administration voice on the radio as particularly thrilling. “Siguro mas tahimik, mas maganda nalang. kanila. Dalhan lamang sila ng pasalubong na would cooperate with authorities “Masaya ako na nabigyan ako ng chance na Hayaan mo nalang silang mag-isip kung yummy pet treats mula sa Carmela star na si in other countries in the campaign ‘yung talent ko sa pagkanta ay mai-se-share ano ‘yung nangyayari talaga,” she said. At Jennica. ko naman sa kanila... Masaya ako na kunwari, against illegal drugs. magkasama lang daw ang Kimerald dahil sa Siguradong magiging happy din ang inyong nag-ko-commute sila o may ginagawa sila, In 2009, 16 kilograms of cocaine isang endorsement. Sa katunayan daw, todo- pets kapag laging ganito ang dala ninyo para naririnig nila ‘yung boses ko. ‘Yung hindi worth about P16 million was suporta si Gerald sa kanyang singing career. sa kanila. nalang nila ako napapanood. This time, sa Nakatutok ang Kapuso stars na ito sa discovered in a refrigerated van at radyo maririnig naman nila,” she said. kanilang careers at mga negosyo. Kagaya niyo the Maersk container yard here. The rin ba sila na nagsisikap para may maipundar discovery led to the filing of charges Maja Salvador fulfills dream, para sa kanilang mga pamilya? against six employees of Maersk.

SceneS in the City

FIRST, Miguel Bumanlag Briones celebrated his 6th birthday with sister Sophia, parents Mitz and Precious; grandparents Mr. and Dra. Bumanlag; and with his playmates; at their house in Scarborough on March 15, 2014. SECOND, Sarah (heiress of Eva’s Salon and Spa) celebrated her 17th birthday at Eva Agpaoa’s house on March 6, 2014 with her classmates. THIRD, FV Foods is a proud sponsor of Original Pilipino Music (OPM); like that of True Faith. Mhel Galeon and his crew with the True Faith lead singer, Medwin Marfil. FOURTH, Robinsons’ Land representatives, Mike Luz and Bengene Placido, and Quiapo Quiapo - Mississauga hosted a dinner for the cast and crew of Bayan Bayanan on March 9, 2014. 24 L. M. Confidential APRIL 2014 APRIL 2014 CLASSIFIED Spotlight ADS

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APRIL 2014 APRIL 2014 L. M. Confidential 25 Confidentials FEATURETTES People & Parties LIFE HEALTH ARTS Phytos Ramirez, to Too much protein could follow the footsteps of ? lead to early death One has to give Phytos Ramirez a second look to realize that he’s not as Atkins and Paleo, which rely Tom Rodriguez, heavily on animal-based proteins just a splitting to help people shed weight. image of the While such diets might succeed in that short-term goal, Longo latter. In a short said they could be leading to interview with worse health down the road. the young actor, Part of the confusion, he Philippines, Indonesia he shared what argues, is that researchers too his reaction often have treated adulthood fight Human Trafficking was to the said as a single period of life, rather comparison. “Sobrang nakakatuwa. than closely examining the many MANILA, Philippines - The Sobrang nakaka-flatter!,” exclaimed ways in which our bodies change Philippines and Indonesia have Phythos. as we grow older. In studying data about protein intake over agreed to intensify efforts to It was such an honor for Phytos Could too much protein put many years, he says the picture becomes clearer: crack down on human trafficking, that fans believe he can follow the you on the path toward an What’s good for you at one age might be the Bureau of Immigration (BI) footsteps of Tom. In fact, even before early grave? harmful at another. he officially became a Kapuso star, In the study published Tuesday, researchers said. he is a fan of the My Husband’s Lover For middle-aged people who consume lots defined a “high-protein” diet as one in which at Immigration Commissioner actor himself. Tom and Phytos already of meat, milk and cheese, the answer could least 20 percent of calories came from protein; Siegfred Mison said a had a show before in another network be a resounding yes, according to a new study a “low-protein” diet was defined as less than delegation from Indonesia where they played father and son published in the journal Cell Metabolism. 10 percent. They found that even moderate roles. “Sobrang na-enjoy ko ‘yon kasi U.S. and Italian researchers tracked thousands amounts of protein consumption among visited the country and met with middle-aged people had detrimental effects while doing the show, binibigyan- of adults for nearly two decades and found that him. over time, a result that held true across ethnic, bigyan niya ako ng advice pagdating those who ate a diet high in animal proteins He said they agreed to during middle age were four times more likely educational and health backgrounds. sa acting,” he added. to die of cancer than contemporaries with Longo said many middle-aged Americans, strengthen cooperation to Phytos is very much looking forward low-protein diets -- a risk factor comparable along with an increasing number of people address the serious plight of to once again work with Tom. If given around the world, are eating twice and to smoking. They also were several times more refugees and asylum seekers of a new project together, he would want likely to die of diabetes, and nearly twice as sometimes three times as much protein as his role to be more like a rival of Tom. likely to die in general. they need, with too much of that coming from other nationalities entering their “Hindi ko na kasi siya pwede maging “The great majority of Americans could animals rather than plant-based foods such as borders. Tatay eh,” quipped Phytos. Aside from reduce their protein intake,” said one of the nuts, seeds and beans. He said adults in middle age would be better The visiting group was this dream role, the young actor also study’s co-authors, Valter Longo, a University of off adhering to the recommendation of several composed of officials and mentioned what trait of Tom Rodriguez Southern gerontology professor and director of the school’s Longevity Institute. “The top health agencies to consume about 0.8 grams he looks up to the most. “Sobrang members of the “Desk of People best change would be to lower the daily intake of protein per kilogram of body weight each day Smuggling, Refugee and Asylum bait niya sa lahat ng tao. Hindi siya of all proteins, but especially animal-derived -- roughly 55 grams for a 150-pound person, or ‘yung artistang hindi kailangang may proteins.” the equivalent of an 8-ounce piece of meat or Seeker of the Coordinating special treatment. Kung paano ang several cups of dry beans. Ministry of Political, Legal and Ideally, Longo said, Americans would start ordinaryong tao, ganon din siya.” That advice comes with a caveat. Security Affairs of the Republic Like Tom, Phytos is more than willing following the example of the inhabitants in the small, southern Italian town of Molochilo, home of Indonesia.” to take some unconventional roles, Even as researchers warned of the health risks to one of the highest rates of centenarians in something challenging perhaps. But as of high-protein diets in middle age, they said During the meeting, Mison the world. Their secret: For much of their lives, eating more protein actually could be a smart of now, he wants to pay full attention a large number of villagers maintained a low- cited the need for stronger move for people over 65. “At older ages, it may first on being the best on-screen protein, plant-based diet. In their older years, cooperation and tighter be important to avoid a low-protein diet to partner of any female Kapuso artist. many ended up moving in with their children allow the maintenance of healthy weight and measures since detecting What can you say about Phytos’ and eating higher-protein diets more common protection from frailty,” another co-author, USC acting as Brix on Paraiso Ko’y Ikaw? today. Whether on purpose or by happenstance, human trafficking victims is rather gerontology professor Eileen Crimmins, said in they seem to have hit on the ideal recipe for a difficult, considering millions of Keep tuning in weeknights before 24 a release detailing the findings. long life. Oras. For more updates, like and follow Exactly how much protein belongs in the people come and go through “There is no harm,” Longo said, “in eating the Paraiso Ko’y Ikaw’s official Facebook average diet has proven a topic of perpetual way our grandparents used to eat.” the ports each year. and Twitter pages. debate, one complicated by popular diets such

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Genelie Panaligan and daughter Maria Teresa Panaligan gets served pasta by Celle Baking in the Philippines. 26 L. M. Confidential APRIL 2014 APRIL 2014 Authorities from Indonesia OFFLOADING noted that most victims of continued from page 1 human trafficking are Filipinos desperately seeking jobs abroad by a foreign country such as a tourist or working visa, are allowed to leave,” using tourist visas falsified by Hunk Shot Mison said in reaction to mounting syndicates. complaints. In many cases, women and Various sectors, travel agencies and children fall prey to human Filipino travelers criticized guidelines trafficking and end up prostituted which allow immigration officials to “offload” hundreds of passengers every in other countries, a problem day. intended to be eliminated by “But offloading, which is most often Republic Act No. 9208 (Anti- misinterpreted by many people to Trafficking in Persons Act 2003) mean, the power of the Immigration and RA 10364 or the Expanded Bureau to bar anyone from leaving the country is not an official government Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act. policy,” Mison said. Mison said the The police rescued at least guidelines were established by the 11 people reportedly victims of bureau and the Inter-Agency Council illegal recruitment and human against Trafficking and approved by trafficking in Zamboanga City on RJ likes the Department of Justice. The said Guidelines were formulated Saturday. to play by a technical working group pursuant The victims were mostly from to RA 9208 or the Anti Trafficking in Palawan and Mapun Island who basketball. Persons Act of 2003 and is in effect were rescued by the police in since January 2012. a house in Barangay Putik after His favourite “We don’t offload people just because we want to. It’s a bitter pill they were seen by roving village foods are that we have to swallow because we watchmen. any chicken want to protect our fellow Filipinos.” Regional police spokesman Mison said. Chief Inspector Ariel Huesca dish. He “Under our BI (Courtesy- said village council members Accountability-Responsibility- likes playing Efficiency-Service) Program, we want immediately reported to the our countrymen to understand that police that led the rescue of the Temp Run on there is no reason to fear us, in fact victims. they can ask us for advise on how to Police said the victims will be his iphone. legitimize their travel and we will be turned over to the Department of happy to help.” he added. Under the guidelines, travelers are Social Welfare and Development categorized according to purpose, (DSWD) to process their whether tourist, OFWs, immigrants, transport back home. etc. Requirements to be asked from RJ Manzanares travelers are also based on their respective purposes.

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