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LEFT, Gie Alvarez, host of TV show Frontpage gets ready to interview Miss Teen Philippines 2016 Chiara Silo. RIGHT, PCCF Miss Philippines and Miss Teen Philippines candi- dates pose for a group picture with the pageant chair and co-chairs. 1 2017 1 2 2017 2 Honey Shot

Elle is Filipino- assures Canadian Singer/ KimXi lives on / Miles Ocampo

Kim Chiu is happy over the positive model. She wants to write reception to her reunion projects with ex- recently reel and real boyfriend . her own movie And far from being sidelined, turned 16. An stays close by. accomplshed After attending Ricky Lee’s “Mr. Thank You” daw ang turing prestigious scriptwriting workshop ngayon ni Kim Chiu sa dating ka-love composer, she earlier this year, Miles Ocampo team na si Xian Lim. has composed admitted she has learned a lot from Paliwanag niya, “Kasi lagi niya akong the acclaimed writer. “Okay po sinu-surprise, laging ang dami niyang two songs, one is masaya. Natapos na namin yung pakulo para sa akin. Lovamon, and the writing workshop with sir Ricky Lee na Matatandaang “Mr. Right” ang dapat ten sessions lang siya pero itinawag ni Kim kay Xian pagkatapos ng other is Beautiful. naging 14-15 kasi sobrang naging Ball 2016. Espesyal daw kasi ang style ng aktor Beauty and clingy kami sa isa’t isa and ang saya nang ayain siyang maging kapareha nito. Brains, tall and ng experience na yun na siguro isa Ayon kay Kim, walang nabago sa yun sa mga experience na hinding samahan nila ni Xian sa kabila na talented, we wish hindi ko makakalimutan yung nakaka- magkahiwalay ang mga proyektong Elle all the luck in explore ka, yung ganyan. At meron ginagawa nila ngayon. her endeavour. kang bagong nalaman na kaya mo Sa tanong kung kailan uli sila palang gawin. So masayang masaya magtatambal ni Xian, sabi ni Kim, “Wala yung experience ko,” she said. pa, e, marami siyang movies ngayon, so The 19-year-old actress said one ayun.” her new goals is to see one of her KIMERALD FANS REJOICE. Samantala, scripts turned into a movie in the masaya si Kim sa magandang resulta ng future. “Naku sana nga po. Inaayos episode nila ni Gerald sa Maalaala Mo pa eh. Pero nasabihan ako ni sir Kaya. Ricky Lee namag-pi-pitch daw. Hindi Ngayong palaging magkasama si ko pa alam kung saan pero sana. Kim at ang dati niyang boyfriend na si Ayoko pa siya pangunahan kasi Gerald Anderson sa teleseryeng Ikaw hangga’t hindi pa siya nangyayari Lang Ang Iibigin, nagseselos ba si Xian? at saka hangga’t hindi pa ako super Iling ni Kim, “Magkasama pa rin naman kami off cam, okay pa rin naman kami. galing talaga. Pero ipag-pray po “Nagba-bonding kami. natin na someday maging pelikula “Selos? Hindi naman, naiintindihan niya Elle Renee siya,” she said. yun.”

3 2017 3 Toronto Golden Vision Lions Wat Da FACT? Club Holds Mini Concert BY JOSE BAKING Fundraiser By Tony A. San Juan, OCT. TORONTO - The Toronto Golden Beauty & Wellness, North York Duterte exposes what the Media does not Vision Lions Club holds a successful Pinoy Athletic Association. The When President Duterte became president of the Philippines, I had no idea that he will be the source Mini Concert For-A-Cause event Individual & Family sponsors of secrets. When Manny Pangilinan (MVP) of PLDT told him to leave private business alone, President on March 31, 2017 at Prestige By include John Alix, Amy Bascon, Duterte told him to shut up because he (MVP) is just a bagman of Indonesian billionaire Anthoni Salim. Night in North York, Toronto., Imelda Cusipag, Josa Halley, It is a well-known secret that PLDT and all of Pangilinan’s companies in the Philippines are actually Ontario. Direct beneficiaries of Marlene Grey, Mercy Lagumbay, bankrolled by Salim. Aba, talo pa ni Presidente DU30 ang media. He actually exposed somebody. Now, the 3- hour entertainment are Ella Lorenzo, Nilo Malicdem, M. he is taking on the Inquirer and it’s non-payment of taxes. Apparently, previous government knows this. the Covenant House of Toronto Eliza Mendoza, Marilyn Narcisa, They just do not want to mess with the media and the other media will not expose the competitor’s and the Lions Clubs International Dolly Sanchez and Tony A. San issues. Apparently, oligarchs stick together. Foundation, both receiving a total Juan. Mark Sibul of Mary Kay of $1350 cash donation. With Cosmetics donated two gift baskets 300 guests, the event was superbly for the raffle prizes. hosted by Conida Marie Halley, TGV Lion club members Miss Philippines PIDC 2015, present were : Chartered president Barry Manilow admits he is gay - in 2017 with TGV Lions club president Mario Cabarios and wife Elva, After 40 years, Barry finally admitted that he is in a romantic relationship with his manager Randy Bucao serving as the club secretary & past president Garry Kief for 40 years. Others in Manilow’s circle has always known that he was gay. It evening’s concert director and talent Paul Sollano, past president Greg was what is called an “open secret.” Pop legend Barry said he kept his sexuality a secret coordinator. Jan-Renee Lucas of Velasco, club treasurer Marilyn because he was worried about “disappointing” his female fans. If Barry admitted he was Cardinal Carter Academy for Arts, Allanigue - Velasco and Lions gay when he was just starting, I am sure it would have affected his career for the worse. His sang the Canadian national anthem Abelardo Diestro, Julita Facunla, records would not have sold millions, his concerts would not have sold out and we would for opener. Perfecto Facunla, Exequiel The performers were : John Rabanillo, Tony A. San Juan and probably be talking about him like “where is he now.” It also helped that he wrote best- Alix, Alvin Bascon of Breeding R. Bucao’s wife and two daughters.. selling schmaltzy songs that pulled your heart strings. Grounds Band, Gigi Besas, Keeana Also in attendance were officers of Cerezo, Jan-Renee Lucas, Marylou PCGB, FilCore, PIDC, Toronto Malicdem, Fienne Mendoza, Elle Mabuhay Lions Club , Toronto Puts troops in Spratly islands - we already occupy Renee, Dolly Sanchez of Aegis - Maharlika Lions Club , Mississauga President Duterte orders troops to occupy islands in the Spratlys. Ironically, the islands that they Toronto, Cresny Lorenzo Smith, Central Lions Club, Philippine occupied were already occupied - by us. Our Philippine flag is flying on those islands, according to Britney Waito and Miss Philippines Teachers Association, Toronto Magdalo Representative Alejano. Magandang pakinggan. He does not want to look like that he is giving 2016 PIDC Celine Grey . The Barangay Clubs, and the North away everything to China. Magandang tignan that we are asserting our sovereignty. Kung baga, Image admirable stage dancers include York Pinoy Athletic Association- is Everything. Nevertheless, I hope those are enough to deter other nations from occupying them. I :Dance to the Rhythm studio owner NYPAA. know China killed 64 under-equipped Vietnamese sailors when Vietnam tried to assert their sovereignty. & teacher Rosalie Francisco, Allan The Toronto Golden Vision Known as the Battle of the Paracel Islands, it was a military engagement between the naval forces of the Torres, Nadine Asmis & Claudia Lions Club, founded in 1994, is a Oakley, and Miss Caregiver Filcore- member of the 70 - club District People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) in the Paracel Islands 2016 Liezel Malicay. A 711 Lions Club in the GTA on January 19, 1974. The battle was an attempt by the Republic of Vietnam Navy to expel the Chinese Among the generous corporate and the century-old Lions Clubs Navy from the vicinity. sponsors were : PNB Remittance International. LCI, established , Ladies of the Knights of in 1917, is the largest service GAME OF BLUFFING AND BLUSTER. , Mary Kay, Ready Honda, organization in the world with 1.4 New report says Viva will sue US producer who publicly complained of rudeness of Jadine and Scarborough Toyota, Homelife/ million members in 210 countries Roman, Investors Group, SoldByG, and geographic areas world-wide. breach of contract. We will find out if Viva believes their stars are angels na hindi makabasag- pinggan. If they push through, then they believe they are angels. If not, then people will know that they know that their Jadine loveteam is not as nice as perceived. Or, they can say, we never said we will sue and blame the media for exaggerating or creating the fake news. After all, it is one thing Watch this New na magsagutan through the media. It is another to go to court - in the US of course, dahil doon The love team of newcomer nangyari ang issue. If you go to court, more people may come out and the decision of the court and former child will be very hard to dispute. As it is, Viva can still sway public opinion because of the popularity of star can be likened Jadine. In my opinion, Viva should not sue and quite while you are in a stalemate. to one of Chemistry’s major branches known as Organic. Studio System They click so much people assume that they are already The studio system lives on in the Philippines. Whether it is ABS or GMA or a talent agency, they have making some good music in real the studio system in place. Meaning, they will defend their talents as long as they are money-makers. life. Their talents can be serial murderers, or rapists, the company will bribe, cajole, threaten the complainant, Otherwise known as JoshLia the police, the judge...whoever, to defend their talent who is a money-maker. When the talent is not (a portmanteau of their first bankable anymore, that is when they will show public remorse so they can sell the next talent to the names), the onscreen pair first gullible public. Siyempre, kunyari nagsisisi sila, kasi baka maapektuhan ang bagong sikat nilang talent. teamed up in romcom Vince & Kath & James, the highest dancing while wrapped in each Escape from grossing entry at last year’s Metro other’s arms was taken and Who keeps complaining about bad service on Air Canada? Air Canada should take a lesson from United Manila Film festival earning over instantly became viral. Airlines on how to mistreat customers. With the United Airlines dragging a customer in the news, what P120 million. “It happened so quickly. It was will it do to the nerves of flying passengers now? Well, Imagine the US embassy staff who managed to Now, fans want to see Joshua not my plan,” Joshua explained escape Iran in the movie Argo. Unless the plane is out of the originating country’s airspace, you will not and Julia again in one project. to which Julia retorted, “From feel relieved anymore. Off-cam, JoshLia still looks the very beginning my friends like a perfect pair. The rising and family know that Beauty and male star helped out in the the Beast is one of my favorite preparation for the young songs. Out of nowhere hinila ako actress’s 20th birthday two weeks ni Joshua.” ago. It was a gesture that her That may be a sudden and family commended well on social an unplanned event, but that media. On Instagram, Julia’s short clip already gave their mother, Marjorie, shared a short fans a glimpse of their being [email protected] EDITOR: Jose Baking EMAIL: clip from the celebration dinner comfortable in each other’s Match International Group TEL: 416-945-2336 PUBLISHED BY: showing Joshua sitting right company, which makes them next to her daughter as everyone more at ease when they face the CORRESPONDENTS: wished her a happy birthday. camera. People see that, and It was also in the same event they obviously like what they are when a video of them slow seeing.

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Selena Gomez, Time: 2:00 pm Devotion starts , and Kesha are some of the many The Filipina Women’s Network led by Marily Mondejar its CEO and celebrities who have also spoken out against Rosary bullying before. Founder, in collaboration with the Toronto Philippine Consul General Rosalita Novena to the Virgin of Pnafrancia Prospero and the Philippine Department of Trade and Industries’ Senior Holy Mass Trade Commissioner Nini Alvero, launched the Filipina Leadership Global Refreshments, Kumustahan at the Sharon-Gabby reunion Summit Kickoff and DISRUPTing Toronto book launch on March 26th, at the Church Hall movie is Off Philippine Consulate in Toronto. Keynote Speaker was Hon. Petronila P. Garcia, Philippine Ambassador to Canada. 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5 2017 5 Philippines PNP struggle to stop China shabu If demand is not dealt with, enforcement will not improve the situation

MANILA - The chief enforcer of President criticism of the drug war, demanding the trafficked directly from China, according Duterte’s war on drugs acknowledged EU “not impose your, whatever it is, your to Jeremy Douglas, regional representative Who wears it better? the difficulty in halting a surge in values and everything because we hate you of the United Nations Office on Drugs (left) or (right) ? methamphetamine (locally called shabu) for being a hypocrite.” and Crime. Methamphetamine imports imports from China despite a campaign Despite being a key source of drugs, into the Philippines rose to 2,495 that has claimed thousands of lives. China has used the issue to draw closer kilograms in 2016, more than four times Heart repris- “We do not guarantee that we will win to Duterte and improve ties with the the amount in 2015, he said. this war,” Philippine National Police chief Philippines. Policy makers in Beijing While better law enforcement had Ronald dela Rosa said in an interview on have supported the drugs war and offered contributed to the rise seen in the data, es Angel’s Thursday. “Win or lose, at least we have to help, with anti-narcotic cooperation other factors like treatment admissions, done something to address the problem.” among agreements reached during price, and purity trends related to role Duterte has faced strident criticism Duterte’s trip to China last year. methamphetamine indicated a growing Oh no, it’s not though. Heart Evange- from the US, the United Nations and Dela Rosa said that police in the demand for the drug in the Philippines, lista is set to play the role of Alwina, the fe- the European Union since being sworn Philippines are coordinating with Douglas said. male protagonist in upcoming GMA Network in last June over his efforts to tackle drug counterparts in China. Most of the five “As long as market demand is not series vs Ravena, a reboot of the addiction – a policy that proved popular clandestine laboratories dismantled addressed, increases in law enforcement top-rating Mulawin that aired in 2004. at home. The Philippine police said about in Duterte’s first six months in office activities at a street level alone won’t be As expected, people were quick to 2,600 people have been killed in police involved Chinese citizens, he added. able to improve the situation,” he said. compare Heart to Angel Locsin, who original operations against drug traffickers, while Recent data provided by the “We recommend addressing the market played Alwina, especially upon seeing the human-rights groups label some 4,700 Philippines Drug Enforcement Agency through treatment and prevention, and first’s costume which she revealed on her Ins- other murders as “extra-judicial killings.” showed that the largest quantities of addressing organized crime targeting those tagram account. Moreover, fans of Heart and Angel appear to have revived a decade- Duterte again rejected international methamphetamine seized had been that run the business.” old feud pitting the two actors in terms of their look and acting abilities. No petroleum in Benham Rise ’s bag, camera stolen Moves to rename Benham Rise to Philippine Rise in the U.S. on April MANILA - Benham Rise off the coast of survey the potentially resource-rich terri- pine government to conduct a geological Aurora Province may be a rich source of tory. survey in the area, which is almost the size Fools’ Day minerals and other aquatic resources, but Manalo had said that previous requests of Luzon and the Visayas combined, on its its potential for petroleum is almost zero, of China to survey the area had been own because of the cost. according to an official of the Philippine denied. Senators learned during the hearing that National Oil Company-Exploration Corp. the government needs to spend at least (PNOC-EC). Mineral potential $50,000 a day just for the rental of a ship, Raymundo Savella, vice president for and a survey usually takes a minimum 30 upstream operations at PNOC-EC, said Yolanda Aguilar, acting chief of the days to finish. Benham Rise lacks features that could Marine Geological Survey Division of make it a source of petroleum. the Mines and Geosciences Bureau, said Renaming Savella however said there was poten- Benham Rise should be explored for its tial for accumulation of gas hydrates or mineral potential, apart from its rich Muntinlupa City Rep. Ruffy Biazon said methane, which could be explored by the proposed renaming of Benham Rise biodiversity. Nadine Lustre tweets about being robbed the Philippines in partnership with other was “not only timely, but urgencly neces- Since Benham Rise is located within the in the U.S. on April Fool’s Day. The robber countries. Pacific Ring of Fire, there is a big possibil- sary.” broke the window of her car to steal her bag But there has been no large-scale com- ity of finding metallic minerals in the area, Biazon said that since no other country and camera. mercial methane production from gas including sulfides like gold and copper, claims the territory, there “shouldn’t be any Nanakawan ng ilang gamit ang Kapamilya hydrate deposits. she said. hindrance to renaming Benham Rise to star na si Nadine Lustre sa Amerika nitong DFA acting Secretary Enrique Manalo But it might not be easy for the Philip- Philippine Rise.” Sabado, April 1. said that China has pending requests to Kasalukuyang nasa Amerika si Nadine, kasama ang ka-love team at boyfriend na si , para sa series of concerts nila doon. Ayon sa tweet ng aktres, binasag ng mag- Asean hopes up on code of conduct nanakaw ang salamin ng kanyang kotse at nakuha nito ang kanyang bag at camera. MANILA - China’s positive view of a code meetings between China and the Asean at of conduct. China claims nearly all of Babala ni Nadine: “Guys, never leave of conduct for claimants in the South the expert level and these have achieved the South China Sea, but a ruling by an valuables in your car. It’s so easy to break windows now with a ninja rock. Lost my bag China Sea will work toward successful “concrete and positive results.” international arbitration tribunal last year and a cam last night.” negotiations with the Association of “We’re moving forward in the right in a challenge brought by the Philippines Sa sumunod niyang tweet, nakiusap si Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) on direction and we’re making good progress invalidated that claim. Nadine sa magnanakaw na ibalik ang mga maintaining order in the disputed toward coming up with a framework,” he , , the Philippines, kinuha nitong gamit. waterway, Acting Foreign Secretary said, adding that the framework would Vietnam and also have claims in Handa rin daw siyang kalimutan ang Enrique Manalo said. serve as a guide for key issues and elements the South China Sea, where $5 trillion in nangyari. Manalo said there here have been two that should be included in the actual code ship-borne trade passes every year.

Commander of the Knights of the of the Special Project. Knights of Rizal Rizal Dimasalang Chapter with Sir Joaquin (Jojo) T. Dimasalang Chapter & Sir George R. Poblete, KGCR, is Taduran, Jr., KGOR, is the Chapter Adviser. Sir Eduardo the Rizal Canada Region Toronto Kapuso Lions C. Prillo, KGOR, the incumbent Pursuivant and chairman Regional Commandr of the Knights of the Public Relations Club By Manuel Papa of Rizal Canada Region, together and Publicity Committee. with Sir Jaime T. Marasigan, Dario Agustin is just KGOR, Rizal Supreme Council waiting for the right Sir Joaquin (Jojo) T. Taduran, Jr.(left), Supreme Council Deputy Supreme time to officially submit KGOR, deputy commander of the Council Exchequer, belong to the his offcially submit his Knights of Rizal Dimasalang Chapter, has Rizal Dimasalang Chapter. application papers to convinced Dario Agustin, to join the Rizal Sir George R. Poblete, KGCR, the Knights of Rizal Dimasalang Chapter and the Toronto and Sir Jaime t. Marasigan, KGOR, Dimasalang Chapter Kapuso Lions Club in order to continue served as the Regional Commanders of the and the Toronto Kapuso Lions Club. (St. serving the Filipino community in Toronto Knights of Rizal Canada. Region. Jamestown News Service, Manuel Papa) and other parts of the province of Toronto. Sir Mario Alpuerto, KGOR, is the Rizal Team Canada-SMART Wins 2nd Dreamers 18U Boys Sir Mario Alpuerto, KGOR,is the Chapter Canada Region Exchequer and chairman of International Basketball Challenge in the Philippines 6 2017 6 Upcoming sexy star Kara Mitzki on : THANKFUL TO ANNABELLE. Si Bianca Manalo describes Kara ay co-managed ngayon ng VIVA at ni Fabio Ide’s family as ‘very “Mas sexy naman po ako Annabelle Rama. Filipino’ Sa pagtanggap ni Annabelle kay Kara, kay Ellen.” tila biglang magiging aktibo itong muli sa Brazil holds a special place in Bianca pagma-manage ng mga talents. “Siyempre, Manalo’s heart after spending a month with nagte-thank you rin ako kay Tita Annabelle boyfriend Fabio Ide and his family in the Mukhang palaban ang BETTER THAN ELLEN? na finally, tinanggap niya na ‘ko. South American country bagong singer-sexy star na “Kung public figure tayo, last December. The actress and 25-year old na si Kara dapat ang image natin, lauded the hospitality of Mitzki. siyempre dapat nakaka-inspire Gerald Anderson: ‘80 percent her boyfriend’s family. Palaban nga ba siya sa rin tayo ng mga kabataan. abs are made in the kitchen, “Super fun, very Filipino. totoong buhay? “Unang-una, hindi po ako 20 percent in the gym’ Lahat sila meat eater, “Siguro nasa tama lang lasengga. eater [pero] kinakain ko ako. Sa akin kasi, very “Hindi po ako nagbi-bisyo. Sa TV Patrol, sinabi ni Gerald Anderson at lang chicken and fish so important yung nagsi-set “Hindi po ako nagyoyosi. na mahirap magkaroon ng pag nagluluto ng manok sa akin isang kilong ka ng example sa mga “Hindi po ako nagda-drugs.” abs. manok. So talagang minake sure nila na kabataan. Pero klinaro niyang hindi Malaking tulong diumano ang diet at inalagaan nila ako ng mabuti,” she said. “During my spare time, niya pinapatamaan si Ellen na hindi lang pag-workout. “80 percent abs are This time, she has been returning the favor very active rin ako sa mga tanungin siya ng, “ made in the kitchen, 20 percent in the gym. as Fabio’s mom is currently in the Philippines charity works, outreach Ang sa akin po, I’m only Sobrang totoo yan, kasi you can’t outwork “‘Yung mommy nandito, supposedly ‘yung programs. talking for myself.” a bad diet. Isa yan sa mga daddy susunod pero biglang di natuloy, “So, naggi-give back tayo motto ko sa buhay kasi basta naging, busy sa Brazil kaya di na siya kay Lord ng mga blessings.” ENCOUNTER WITH kahit gaano ka kasipag at biglang natuloy, sayang nga eh,” she shared. ELLEN. Nagkasama na raw kahit gaano ka-intense yung Asked by the press if Fabio’s parents approve WHOLESOME sila ni Ellen sa isang recent workout mo pero after, kung of her, she coyly replied, “Siguro naman, DESPITE SEXY IMAGE. show sa Davao. Magkatabi pa diretso ka sa kusina at kakain siyempre nakisama din naman ako kahit Sa kanyang pagpasok sa showbiz, sila sa eroplano. ka ng kung anu-ano medyo papano, isang buwan ‘yun.” She added that naniniwala si Kara na mas matimbang pa Chika ba silang? wala ng silbi ang workout mo so sayang din.” her relationship with Fabio is going strong. rin ang talento kesa sa ganda. “Hindi naman,” ang natawa niyang Ani Matteo, meron ding misconception Meanwhile, when it comes to her professional Aniya, “Sa akin kasi ano, more on sabi. Mukhang hindi maganda ang ang mga tao tungkol sa pagda-diet. “People life, Bianca is still on a break after previously focused ako sa talents. encounter nila? have the misconception that dieting is not starring in two consecutive shows in ABS- “Siguro yung beauty at kaseksihan, “Medyo, medyo,” pag-amin niya. eating or starving yourself. That’s a wrong CBN. “We are still waiting kasi siyempre bonus na lang. At saka tingin ko, mas sexy Paano niya nasabing mas sexy siya kay concept. So eating right, dieting means a nag-dalawang sunod ako na serye sa ABS so naman po ako kay Ellen,” ang natawang Ellen? Aniya, “Tingin ko ako, may boobs healthy clean diet.” hindi naman pwedeng ako na lang ulit. sabi niya. Ang kanyang tinutukoy ay si naman ako. Ang disiplina din daw sa gym ay nadadala Now that it is pageant season again, the Ellen Adarna. “At saka wala po akong retoke lalo sa sa ibang parte ng buhay. Ani Gerald, “It beauty queen turned actress shared some Willing din daw siyang mag-pose sa face.” carries over e sa ibang parte ng buhay mo. tips to aspiring Bb. Pilipinas candidates. isang sexy pictorial para sa isang men’s Biniro tuloy namin si Kara kung wala Yung natutunan mo sa gym yung disiplina “Siyempre have fun and be natural. It’s a magazine. ba silang pinag-agawan o pinag-awayang mo. Para sa akin sa work ko, sa personal life once and a lifetime opportunity. Pagnapunta “Yes, basta creatively done, okey po lalaki ni Ellen. ko with my family.” sa iyo ang korona, galingan mo dahil ako.” “Ay wala, wala naman po.” nakasalalay sa’yo ang pangalan ng Pilipinas,” she stated. Team Canada-SMART Wins 2nd Dreamers 18U Boys International Basketball Challenge in the Philippines

SMART has raised the bar of competition for the other participants. Coach Lawrence of George Washington said that definitely they will prepare better for next year’s addition hoping to get back the recently crowned champions. The tournament was organized by Pinoy Youth Dreamers headed by Beaujing March 28, 2017. Lucban, Philippines – Acot. It is supported by the Philippine Team Canada-SMART participated and Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), dominated competition at the recently headed by chairman Jose Jorge Corpuz concluded 2nd Dreamers 18U Boys and general manager Alexander Balutan International Basketball Challenge held and Sonny Barrios and Bernie Atienza of from March 24-28 at the Batis Aramin Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas. Resort and Hotel in the Philippines. Team Canada’s participation was made Team Canada-SMART remained possible by Smart through Mr. Epok undefeated throughout the tournament Quimpo and Crossover Sports Canada. beating George Washington High School, Other supporters include Mr. Manolo PYD Blue and Lucena Karis in the Arnaldo of PNB Global Remit, Ms. eliminations, PYD Red in the quarters Agnes Miranda of WFG, Mr. Manny and Lucban Rookies in the semis. In the Yanga of Scarborough Toyota, Realtor finals Team Canada-SMART choked Monibel Dychiao, Ms. Elsie Altamirano the highly touted Father Duenas High of Millenium Financials, Ms. Rosary School from Guam with its full court Escano and Mr. Manny Gutierrez of press winning the championship 115- TFC, Ms. Judith Gonzales of Professional 92. Andre Cruz top scored the game Career International, Mr. Rafael Nebres with 27 markers with Robert Ocampo of Action Honda, Mr. Ferdie Baguiza contributing 15 and Evyn Santiago with of UMAC and Forex Cargo, Mr. Bong 14. Robert Ocampo went home to win and Shai Tiaga of Medistox, Estacion the MVP plum and Andre Cruz was a Foods, Mr. Ariel Santos and Applebees member of the Mythical Five. The other Ajax. Also would like to thank NABA members are Tajaun Smith, Alvin Florido, Commissioner Dr. Ron Damasco and his Ben Kwakumey, Brendon Ocampo, Max executive officers Gani Gregorio, Sonny Cruz and coaches Mike Cruz and Dome Albano, Larry Albano, Edgar Tojino, Florido. Rizza Valera, Frank Pendon, Bob San Juan PYD Quezon Chapter Chairman and FBL Commissioner Wallie Landicho Chikoy Capistrano mentions that for their support. the participation of Team Canada-

7 2017 7 Philippines

Palace assures tourists: Majority of Filipi- nos remain poor More than 30 million minimum Philippines is safe wage earners, remained working poor, earning below the standard MANILA - The Palace assured tourists that Last week, government security forces poverty threshold level, the labor the Philippines is “definitely safe” despite fought members of the Abu Sayyaf in group Associated Labor Unions- travel advisories by foreign governments Barangay Napo, Inabanga, Bohol, an island Trade Union Congress of the warning of terrorist activity in the country. known for white-sand beaches and the Philippines said. Labor spokesper- The assurance came as the military “Chocolate Hills.” son Alan Tanjusay said despite the announced the release of at least 16 Abu Abella was confident the bloody clash report of the country’s consistent Philippines’ Sayyaf fighters, despite their involvement in would not reduce tourist arrivals in the high economic growth, majority of biggest stars heinous crimes, because of the absence of country. remained poor. warrants for their arrest. “The PNP (Philippine National Police) “These minimum wage earners sign with ABS- Presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said Regional Safety Battalion is also available in helped build the country’s high local and foreign tourists should not worry Bohol and in other areas. In other words, the economic wealth but still many CBN as security forces were running after the Abu administration is looking after security in the are living way below the standard Sayyaf, the terror and kidnap group that has area,” he told reporters. poverty line,” he said. The country’s biggest stars, including the hottest love teams, remain as pledged allegiance to the Islamic State. “As far as we can, as far as we have, we have Tanjusay said the chances to get solid Kapamilyas after signing their The , , Canada and done our due diligence regarding the matter. out of poverty by way of job regu- respective exclusive multi-program the have issued warnings However, on the whole, the tourists’ interest larization and security of tenure on contracts with ABS-CBN in the first against travelling to Central Visayas, in the Philippines continues to surge. So it employment were forever shut by quarter of 2017. particularly Bohol and Cebu, over terror will all even up,” he added. the recent issuance of Department ABS-CBN’s love teams Kathryn threats. Order 174. Rather than prohibit- Bernardo and ing contractualization, DO 174 of (KathNiel), Liza Soberano and Enrique the Department of Labor and Em- Gil (LizQuen), and Kim Chiu and Gerald ployment ‘legalizes’ and perpetuates Anderson (KimErald) will continue Filipinos urged to “The objective is for the weavers to contractualization, he said. spreading kilig vibes in their various earn enough from their products such Kapamilya projects. Aside from having no security of Love teams KathNiel, LizQuen, and travel locally as tablecloths to encourage the younger tenure because they work for less KimErald remain as solid Kapamilyas generation to take up the craft,” he said. than six months, contractual work- It’s Showtime and Gandang Gabi A MEMBER of the House opposition bloc At the same time, Baguilat urged the ers are forever tied to minimum Vice host , Northern Lights on Tuesday urged Filipinos to prioritize government to address concerns such as peace wage. The National Economic and lead actor , A Love local travel over going overseas to boost and order and infrastructure bottlenecks Development Authority standard To Last cast members , economic activity in the countryside while to make it easier for both local and foreign amount needed by a family of five , and Julia Barretto, learning more about why it is more fun in the tourists to travel to these destinations, for them to survive in a month ’s and Philippines. including his home province, home of the in the year 2015 was P9,064 or , upcoming Kapamilya series Victims of Love , Ifugao Rep. Teddy Baguilat said tourism famous Ifugao Rice Terraces. P393 a day. The average real wage was an industry that promoted inclusive hosts Melai “A study has shown that our tourism amount in regions outside National Cantiveros and , “I growth, a key objective of the Duterte competitiveness has dipped because of Capital Region, on one hand, is Can Do That” stars and Robi administration, as the revenues were enjoyed concerns such as security and this may have P250 a day or equivalent to P6,000 Domingo, “The Better Half” star Shaina by a long supply chain that included the an effect on the arrival of tourists from per month. Thus, the buying pow- Magdayao, “’s” Jessy local hotels, restaurants, tour guides, food abroad. Locals should take up the slack by ers of minimum wages P361 in Mendiola, and actors and actresses establishments, souvenir producers, private visiting local spots and helping the domestic and P250 in regions , , Isabelle tour operators and the local government economy,” Baguilat said. outside NCR are inadequate, Daza-Semblat, and also units. He added that while traveling abroad helps compared with the P393 amount signed their respective contracts. Some of the country’s biggest stars “Local travel means more money going to widen one’s horizon, local travel provides needed by a family to survive in our fellow Filipinos in the tourism trade and sign their respective exclusive multi- extra benefits like directly contributing to the a day. It means, minimum wage program contracts with ABS-CBN gives the locals more reason to preserve our improvement in the lives of fellow Filipinos workers need at least P32 more ABS-CBN also welcomed returning cultural heritage and our natural wonders,” who depend on tourism revenues for their and P143 more on top of their Kapamilya singer/songwriter Ogie Baguilat said, noting the summer months livelihood. daily pay for workers within and Alcasid after 25 years. His current were the times when tourism would hit its “It would also do us well to know our outside Metro Manila, respectively, project with ABS-CBN is Your Face peak. country first. It would be unfortunate if we to stay within the threshold and Sounds Familiar Kids where he serves In Ifugao, for instance, Baguilat and his would know more about other countries than considered not poor. Tanjusay as one of the judges. Actresses Bela family support a group of weavers in the our own,” Baguilat said. said: “There has been no inclusive Padilla and also World Heritage Site of Kiangan. inked their respective contracts with growth for MWEs because the the network. Padilla is currently in buying power of minimum wage the primetime series My Dear Heart, is going downward amid rising meanwhile, Pressman is in the top-rating prices of basic necessities and cost primetime show FPJ’s . that attitude because of my experience as of services. The ALU-TUCP has Arroyo opposes joint president. There were so many people in the offered various measures toward peanut gallery telling me what to do when exploration helping workers cope with grow- Atom is lucky they don’t have all the facts at their disposal,” ing inflation, but the government MANILA - Rep. Gloria Arroyo is Arroyo told reporters. should ban contractualization, ONE of the most awaited films not in favor of joint exploration in the West The Arroyo administration inked a Joint provide a minimal cash amount this year is the comeback movie of Philippine Sea (South China Sea) islands with Marine Seismic Undertaking (JMSU) with acclaimed filmmaker , who by way of monthly subsidy while China or other claimant countries. China and Vietnam in 2005—a pact that directed such memorable films such as reinforcing government’s enforce- The former president made the statement covered islands located within the Philippines’ “Sister Stella L.”, “”, “Kung ment of compliance to labor and during the launch of the book of her lawyer, 200-nautical-miles exclusive economic zone Mangarap Ka’t Magising”, “Batch price regulations. 81” and “Bayaning 3rd World”. His Estelito Mendoza, titled “The Ocean Space or (EEZ) guaranteed under the United Nations Employers, on the other hand, new movie is “Citizen Jake”, starring The Maritime Area of the Philippines.” Convention on the Law of the Sea. could help their employees cope broadcaster in his first “I don’t know all the facts that are available The legality of the JMSU pact, which with poverty by voluntarily provid- acting role who feels fortunate to have to the current administration so I will not lapsed in 2008, was questioned before the ing across-the-board wage increase been tapped by De Leon to play the dare to make any recommendation. I keep Supreme Court. and implement in-house programs title role. “He’s very passionate about providing their employees with filmmaking,” says Atom. “It is common eventually admitted, “Yes.” cash and non-cash benefits, Tanju- knowledge that he is a perfectionist admits Iñigo At the start of the show, Sofia also set the record say said. and quite uncompromising when it straight that she and Iñigo are “super good friends” despite Government defines poverty comes to his vision about his movie. I Pascual broke her heart the heartbreak. Sofia and Iñigo were paired in the 2014 threshold as the minimum income was so surprised when he offered me romantic-comedy flick Relaks, It’s Just Pag-ibig, and the role of Citizen Jake. We have so Sofia Andres and Iñigo Pascual were onscreen partners eventually became good friends. required to meet food and non- in the 2014 flick Relaks, It’s Just Pag-ibig. Their friendship sparked rumors that they were already food needs of a family of five many discussions about the project and Sofia Andres admitted that Iñigo Pascual broke her romantically involved, but both stars only described it as including clothing, housing, trans- I’m learning so much from him that I now heart when the former onscreen partners were romantically “mutual understanding.” portation, health and educational realize how blessed I am in getting this linked to each other back in 2014. Today, Sofia is being linked to Diego Loyzaga, while opportunity to work with him.” Sofia was directly asked if the son of Piolo Pascual Iñigo was last seen with Girltrends member Kelly Day at expenses. broke her heart back then. the 2016 Star Magic Ball. The young actress hesitated to answer the question, but 8 2017 8 PROUDLY PINOY DAY CELEBRATES Ken sends Barbie ros- 150 YEARS OF ASIAN CANADIAN es: Off-cam ‘romance’ HERITAGE By : Tony A. San Juan, OCT. excites fans

FANS who are rooting for the Kenbie Once again, in fitting celebration of “Asian needing volunteer hours are encouraged to loveteam of Gandang Filipina 2017 winner Michelle Heritage Month” in Ontario, the Toronto call Jody Huang at 416-222-8282 ex 2682 and Ken Chan in the hit Arceo (center) with 2nd runner up Lady Catholic District School Board, through its . Participants and guests are encouraged primetime show, “Meant Justerinnie Santos and 1st runner up to Be”, on GMA7 are Camille Angelica Canlas Community Relations Department slates to register, via :https://www.tcdsb.org/ its annual Proudly Pinoy Day on May 13, FORCOMMUNITY/HeritageCelebration/ rejoicing when they learned that Ken sent a 2017, Saturday, at the St. Margaret Beatrice AsianCanadianHeritage/Pages/ ‘’ bouquet of red roses to Campus/Dante Alighieri Academy, 50 proudlyPinoy2017.aspx . Barbie off cam and she is crowns its first Ameer Avenue, Toronto. Participating organizations and so elated to get them. The one-day event, scheduled from 9:30 individuals include : Toronto Police Barbie is so pleased with it she sent a Gandang Filipina a.m. to 3:00 p.m., will feature an array Services Board, TCDSB-Filipino Advisory message to Ken: “Di mo naman ako ini- of participatory and enjoyable program Committee, Kababayan Multicultural inform sa pa-roses mo. Weakness ko pa All 23 candidates of Wowowin’s showcasing Filipino cultural and musical Centre, Philippine Teachers Association naman ito! Thank you!” “Gandang Filipina 2017” were able performances, and FilCan Rachelle Cruz, of Canada, Filipino Canadian Association To which Ken replied: “Because you are to exhibit their hometown’s distinct ABS-CBN Balitang Amerika reporter will in Catholic Education,The Filipino very important to me.” Their fans swooned because of this, traditions on national television, but host the program. The parent council of St. Centre Toronto, Philippine Canadian garnering 26,000 likes on social media, and Michelle Arceo of Mandaluyong City Margaret Catholic school community is also Charitable Foundation, and various they’re now hoping that it will be Ken who’d was the most graceful of them all. taking an active role in the organization of Newcomer Settlement organizations & get Barbie not only on cam in “Meant to Be” Arceo won the hearts of the people the event. other community-based associations and but even also off cam. with her wit and charm. Arceo grew The yearly celebration usually draws stakeholders. But Barbie is getting four more new up in America, but she decided to close to 400 people. Event organizers are Proudly Pinoy Day, now on its 8th year. leading men in the show. Aside from Ken, go back to the Philippines and care looking for community sponsors, donors Come One, Come All !!! ( Tony A. San , Jak Roberto, and Addy for her mom who sacrificed a lot for and volunteers. Secondary school students Juan). Raj, the new good looking actors being their family. Now that she has been introduced in the show as their rivals for Barbie’s heart and attention are Dave Bornea, crowned as the first Gandang Filipina Vince Vandorpe, Matthias Rhoads and Carl winner, she has decided to give back Cervantes. and offer her winnings to her mother. Loisa, bagong Sarah G? nagpakitang gilas itong dilag ng Parañaque How does Barbie feel now that no less Aside from P500,000 cash, Arceo City (laking Santa Cruz, Manila si Sarah), than eight hunks are fighting for her and not also took home a brand new car. Her WILL Loisa Andalio, former bilang magaling na dancer at just four? “Siyempre, feeling ko, ang haba- fellow winners, 2nd Runner Up Lady (PBB) teen singer. And, of course, maging sa haba ng hair ko,” she laughs. “Sana, mangyari Justerinnie Santos of took housemate, make it as the next acting. rin sa akin ‘yan sa at hindi lang sa show. Sobrang nakakakilig talaga home P100,000 cash, while 1st Runner ? Loisa is in the cast of the Up Camille Angelica Canlas of Cebu siguro.” Well, most of Loisa’s followers trending series My Dear Heart At this time, it’s already very clear that won P50,000. predict so. Especially because kung saan kasama rin niya sina “Meant to Be” is not just a carbon copy of Present ang boyfriend ni Michelle naggu-glow siya as a debutante on Mark at James. “Meteor Garden”, what with the introduction na si Albie Casino sa naturang pag- April 21. Lead performers ng My Dear of four more guys to compete with Barbie’s eant. Itanong n’yo pa sa current Heart, of course, are Zanjoe attention. Also, the story involving the love Masaya raw ang aktor sa tagump- leading men niya sa katatapos Marudo, , Ria Atayde, affairs of , , Tina ay ng kanyang nobya. na episode ng , sina Mark Rio Locsin, , Robert Arevalo, Paner, , and Keempee de Leon Oblea at . and child actress Mayomi makes the show even more interesting and worth watching. Like Sarah, when Loisa was her age, ‘Heart’ Ramos.

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9 2017 9 Yassi Pressman ok being Philippines linked to After joining the Kapamilya series Ang Probinsyano last year, Yassi Pressman said she feels blessed to still be part of the highest rat- ing series. “Thankful ako na Take no Sayyaf prisoners ­— Duterte pagpasok ko tinanggap rin nila ako at I felt like I was PRISONERS Ear- to kill the jihadists, as he ordered an inten- part of the family na rin,” from page 1 lier in sified crackdown on the terrorist group, she shared. the day, even in their lairs in Sulu. With the show boasting surrender, you refuse. You decline Duterte The President had earlier told secu- of consistently high ratings, the offer of surrender.” offered rity forces to finish off the Abu Sayyaf as the 21-year-old actress a P1- another of the terrorist group’s sub-leaders, admitted it’s more of gratefulness than pres- “Let’s continue fighting. Eventually they million Alhabisi Misaya, was spotted in Negros sure for the cast and crew of Ang Probinsyano. will run out of bullets. I have plenty of bounty Oriental, constituting a threat to nearby “Sobrang thankful namin lalo na ngayon yung soldiers to spare,” he added as he divulged for each Apo Island, Sumilon Island and Siquijor. ratings nationwide. Kaya nangyayari itong that the recent clash in Bohol was timed of the Before that, Abu Sayyaf bandits planning lahat dahil sa sobrang galing ng mga minds by the ASG to embarrass the government, six Abu a terrorist attack clashed with police and behind the camera,” she explained. which is hosting meetings of the Associa- Sayyaf troops in nearby Inabanga, Bohol, leaving As for being linked to the show’s lead star tion of Southeast Asian Nations. bandits nine people dead, including the leader of Coco Martin, Yassi said she chooses to be “The Abu Sayyaf [is there] because there who the operation, Abu Rami, three soldiers flattered when people joke that they look is an Asean meeting now, and they went escaped and a policeman. good together. “Sobrang okay. Maganda kung there maybe to kidnap [some people]… I the deadly encounter with security forces The Palace played down Duterte’s call to ganun ibig sabihin na-i-in love din sila kay told the Navy if you see them [on a boat], in Inabanga, Bohol, last month. civilians to kill terrorists, however. Cardo at kay Alyanna. Nakakatuwa. Ngayon blast them off,” he said. The President even called up on civilians ko lang din kasi nakatrabaho si Coco. Sobrang bait. More than anything, ang hindi ko alam dati kung gaano siya katutok sa trabaho, kung gaano siya ka-determinado sa trabaho. Hindi lang siya artista para sa sarili niya. Gusto niya Duterte open to nat’l ID system lahat naaalagaan niya,” she revealed. MANILA - Malacanang said it was study- system, but these failed because of strong similar to that of . Yassi shared that their loyal viewers have ing a plan to establish a national identifica- opposition from various sectors over pri- “We’re working on it because it’s good,” lots more action to look forward to in Ang tion system as a measure to check terror- vacy concerns. the President added. Probinsyano, which ABS has extended up ism. The Arroyo administration rolled out the Duterte’s ally, Pampanga Rep. Gloria to 2018. “Maraming salamat din sa lahat ng Presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella optional Unified Multi-Purpose Identifica- Macapagal-Arroyo, earlier filed a bill to nagsusuporta na hanggang ngayon mag-tu- said the establishment of a national ID tion or UMID card scheme in 2010 that integrate all government IDs into a single two years na Ang Probinsyano. Marami pang system was “being considered.” could be used with the Social Security ID system. dapat abangan basta araw araw lang kayong The Presidential Legislative Liaison Of- System, the Government Service Insurance Under Arroyo’s House Bill No. 696, all manuod,” she added. She also expressed inter- fice (PLLO) is pushing for such a measure System, the Home Development Mutual Filipino citizens would be issued an ID est to be Darna. in Congress, Abella said. or Pag-IBIG Fund and the Philippine Card that could be used in public and “Kung may auditions oo naman. Pakiram- “That seems to be the general tendency, Health Insurance Corp. private transactions in the country. dam ko it’s an honor for anyone to be called the general direction, yes,” he told report- During his meeting with the Filipino “Every Filipino, whether residing in the next Darna,” she said. ers, when asked if the Duterte adminis- community in Saudi Arabia last week, the Philippines or abroad, is mandated to tration would push for the passage of a President Rodrigo Duterte said the idea register personal information required by on his rendi- national ID system. of the Philippines having a national ID the ID system, and upon application shall tion of ‘Cold Summer Nights’: “We’ll see what happens…It’s part of system was “good.” be issued a non-transferable Filipino ID the, in terms of being pushed in the PLLO, “It’s also pending in Congress,” Duterte card with an ID number that shall be valid “Felt nostalgic’ I mean in the legislation,” he added. said in response to a query from an for life, subject to replacement only under Several proposals have been made in who was seeking [some]circumstances,” Arroyo said. Sa TV Patrol, ibinalita na binubuhay ni past congresses to establish a national ID the establishment of a national ID system Elmo Magalona ang music legacy ng kanyang namayapang ama na si Master Rapper . Binigyan niya ng bagong tunog ang “Cold summer Nights” na isa sa mga hit China shoos away Pinoys from Spratlys songs ni Francis M. At ayon kay Elmo, “felt MANILA - A congressman urged the gov- Coast Guard, which reportedly fired warn- by Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Viet- nostalgic. Not necessarily my ernment to file a strong diplomatic protest ing shots to prevent the Filipinos from nam and Taiwan. memories pero I guess yung against China for firing warning shots to fishing in Union Bank. China occupies Union Bank, and has panahon ni Papa.” drive Filipino fishermen away from Union built artificial islands on three of the reefs March 9 ang eighth death Bank, in the heavily disputed Spratly archi- Within PH economic zone there, all claimed by the Philippines— anniversary ni Francis M. Ani Elmo, gusto din niyang gumawa ng rendition pelago in the South China Sea. One of five regions in the Spratly archipel- Mabini Reef (internationally known as ng “Mga Kababayan.” Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano urged the ago, Union Bank is located 230 kilometers Johnson South Reef), Gavin Reef (Gaven Ayon sa ulat, hindi rin daw totoo na hindi Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to west of the Philippine coast, well within Reef) and McKennan Reef (Hughes Reef). maayos ang relasyon ni Elmo at ng ina ni demand an explanation and an apology the country’s 370-km exclusive economic Television reports said the Chinese na si Janine Desiderio. Aniya, from China for the incident. zone (EEZ), Alejano said. Coast Guard drove away Filipino fisher- “I’m really happy na we get to bond a lot Alejano condemned “in the strongest China claims almost all of the South men from Mariveles town, Bataan prov- more now.” terms” the “aggressive acts” of the Chinese China Sea, parts of which are also claimed ince, from Union Bank on April 9.

10 2017 10 Meg insists there’s no feud between Dobol B Sa News TV begins April 24 worldwide her and Kim Beginning Monday, April 24, GMA Network takes MEG Imperial is happy to be working kunsaan siya nanggagaling. As it is, Serbisyong Totoo a notch higher as its flagship radio station with GMA-7 for the first time in the picks bihirang-bihira kong makasama si Ellie. DZBB and the leading local news channel, GMA News TV, new afternoon show, “D’ Originals”, Siguro, once a month lang, and masaya join forces in bringing the biggest news and commentaries that replace “Pinulot Ka Lang sa Sarah Geronimo or kami when we’re together.” through Dobol B Sa News TV. Lupa.” Nadine Lustre for Darna In her tweets, Andi says: “I still Dobol B Sa News TV brings four of the top-rating It’s her first time to star in a Kapuso believe that real justice can prevail in morning radio programs to free television and is bannered by soap and she says she owes it to the Here’s why Bianca Gonzalez believes this country. Even if you are up against four of the country’s most trusted radio broadcasters—GMA director of “D’Originals”, Adolf Alix Jr. Sarah Geronimo or Nadine Lustre is fit a family with power and lots of money. News pillars and together with “My last appearance on ABS was to play Darna. I take to twitter because it seems as Joel Reyes Zobel and Ali Sotto. in a guest role in ‘Ang Probinsiyano’, Just like many Darna fans, Bianca though they only care to take notice “Dobol B Sa News TV will be a milestone in the very long but last year pa ‘yon. So I said Gonzalez is also saddened to hear when it’s their image at risk. The biggest history of DZBB,” says Mike. “GMA started with station magpapaalam muna ako sa Viva, who’s that Angel Locsin will no longer mistake I made was choosing you DZBB way back after the war as Republic Broadcasting handling my career, and pumayag play the iconic Pinay superheroine, (Jake), over anybody else, over and over System. So DZBB is where it all begun. This is another naman si Boss Vic kasi chance ko which will be made into a film under again. It sucks to know that there really milestone na ‘yung morning block, the primetime of radio, ay na nga ito to work with GMA and Star Cinema. Bianca said that it is are heartless people in this world. Sucks mapapanuod na nang live sa free TV. You don’t need to be a Kapuso actors. Sayang naman ang “unfortunate” Angel will not reprise even more to know they are the ones in cable subscriber. You can watch us on Channel 11,” he adds. opportunity. And I’m really thankful to the role of Darna. In another tweet, the power.” Responding to the ever-changing needs of the listening get the chance to do ‘D’Originals’ kasi TV host said that either Nadine Lustre It seems most netizens don’t side and viewing public, Dobol B Sa News TV showcases news very warm ang welcome na ibinigay ng or Sarah Geronimo will be perfect for with Andi because of her track record. It headlines, weather bulletins, traffic reports, public service lahat sa akin.” the part. would be recalled that she first dragged announcements and entertainment tidbits that only Dobol B But how come there’s a rumor that She justified this by saying that apart the name of the innocent Albie Casino can offer. she’s having a feud with co-star Kim from being good actresses, Sarah and who she insisted was Ellie’s dad. Then “We are strengthening DZBB as a radio broadcast Domingo who allegedly snubbed her? Nadine are Pinay beauties and have the she became involved with other guys, operation. Dadalhin namin ‘yung ingay ng radio sa TV. “I’m really surprised that may ganyang X-factor for the role. like Brett Jackson and her current BF. Pero ‘yung ingay ng radyo sa Dobol B hindi mababawasan, kuwento kasi on our first taping day, But it now appears that she hasn’t really dadagdagan pa namin. What we are essentially doing here is it was even Kim who approached me, moved on from her failed relationship we are getting rid of the box. We are not thinking out of the introduced herself to me at nakipag- More netizens side with with Jake, which must be the root of all box, we are getting rid of the box,” Mike further says. shake hands sa akin. So lahat ng jake than Andi the bitterness she now feels for him. Kicking off the morning lineup at 6 a.m. (PHT) is Saksi sa rumors na may rift kami, that’s not If she’s really after her child’s good Dobol B, hosted by ng Bayan Mike Enriquez. true. Nag-uusap pa nga kami kung It’s common knowledge that welfare, she should recognize the fact From Monday to Friday, Mike dishes out the latest news in paano mas mapapaganda ang scenes there’s a war going on between Andi that Jake and his whole family are so in the morning and provides the public more information about namin together. Natatawa na lang Eigenmann and Jake Ejercito after love with Ellie, warmly accepting her the issues at hand through interviews with key personalities. kami ni Kim sa mga intriga about us. Jake filed for joint custody of their and they even gave her a special number Mike is joined later on at 7 a.m. by Joel Reyes Zobel in But sa story, totoong magkaaway talaga daughter, Ellie. Andi is very vocal about to participate in Erap’s recent 80th Super Balita sa Umaga Nationwide. Together they deliver the kami kasi ako ang number two ng her feelings against the Ejercitos in her birthday party. As soon as Jake found biggest news stories and latest news updates. mister niyang si Archie Alemania. May social media account. out that he’s really the biological dad of Viewers can also now watch the morning kulitan of Mike, scene na nagbikini showdown kaming “I think it’s only right for a father to Ellie through a DNA test, he became Arnold, and Ali as it happens when Sino? makes its TV debut. dalawa at syempre, bilang the other spend time with his daughter,” Jake says very vocal about wanting to give Ellie a Sino? is sure to entertain the public with juicy blind items in woman, hindi ako magpapatalo.” in an interview. “We’re not asking for bright future and she should be thankful politics and showbiz. And the fun continues as Mike, Arnold, Didn’t she feel insecure because Kim much. Hindi naman aabot sa ganito that Jake did not disown the child or and Ali give commentary on the day’s news through the is so sexy and is said to be the new kung nakakausap namin siya nang renege on his parental responsibility on musical Jeng-Jeng and Balitawit. Pantasya ng Bayan? “Hindi naman, maayos. We tried to talk to her through her, which Andi initially denied. Andi Dissecting further the issues that made it to the news that kasi I’m more confident with myself a lot of people, including Boss Vic of should seek counseling from the Center day are the tandem of Arnold and Ali in Dobol A Sa Dobol now. Sa ngayon, I have a more positive Viva, pero wala. Now, pinapalabas for Family Ministries about this matter B. outlook in life and I don’t get easily niyang kami ang hindi marunong as they can give her concrete advice on Don’t miss the coming together of radio and TV on its intimidated by anyone. Kung anong makipag-usap at heartless daw ang what she should do for the benefit of worldwide simulcast starting this April 24 with Dobol B Sa kaya nilang gawin, I think kaya ko rin family namin. Dinamay pa niya ang her love child. News TV on GMA News TV International. naman.” buong family ko. I really don’t know

11 2017 11 Gloria to work until she Philippines can no longer remember her lines said that we made her cry when we declared at the presscon of her new show, “Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko”, that she’s DOT asks , Korea to lift one star who should be a good role model to other stars since, after 60 years in showbiz, she remains to be well-loved and highly-respected travel warning to Central Visayas in the industry. The Department of Tourism (DOT) respective governments to remove the Last week, military and police thwarted “Masaya itong show has already asked East Asian neighbors travel advisories issued amid the recent planned criminal activities of the bandit namin, pinaiiyak mo Japan and to remove the security threat in Bohol, a famous resort group Abu Sayyaf in Bohol. A gun battle ako,” she says. “Pero travel advisories they issued to warn island in the Central Visayas. resulted in the death of six Abu Sayyaf nagpapasalamat talaga their citizens against traveling to Central At present, the DOT is waiting on the members and three security forces. ako sa GMA-7 kasi Visayas in the Philippines. decision of the two countries, with the Amid this incident, the DOT assured sa edad kong ito, 83 Tourism Secretary Wanda Corazon hope that Japanese and Korean travelers that tourists who are planning to go to na ako, nabigyan pa Teo said that she already talked with the be given the green light to travel to the Central Visayas may still come and visit nila ako ng ganitong ambassadors of South Korea and Japan Philippine tourist destinations in the the region. project. As the lola here, hindi na ako in Manila, requesting them to ask their region. kailangang lagyan ng aging prosthetic makeup kasi ayan, o, kitang-kita na lahat ng lines at eyebags sa mukha ko. And I’m proud to say that I earned all of them. After all these years, hindi pa nawawala ang passion ko sa Gov’t ‘anti-endo’ campaign sees results acting and I’m always excited when I have a new show. Itong ‘Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko’, MANILA - The government has The industry that foreign companies find Around 45,605 workers have benefited nakakabata para sa akin, kasi puro bata ang promised to continue to provide stable cheaper to farm out abroad, has grown by from the government’s anti-endo mga kasama ko.” and secure jobs for Filipinos after more about 20 percent annually since 2007. campaign. subcontracting work. In the story, she plays Lola Goreng and than 45,000 contractual workers have Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella At the start his term, President Duterte she has a secret. She was once a fairy who been regularized from their work. said the President’s campaign promise has pushed for an end to the practice of fell in love with a mortal. Playing her two According to a report, the Philippines’ to end contractualization has become a “endo” or the hiring of workers for five grandchildren are as Alice and outsourcing industry faces a shortage of “reality,” citing recent government steps to months designed to avoid regularization David Remo as Elvis, who are also secret fairies trained personnel after a decade of rapid abolish such illegal labor practices. of workers. Duterte wanted to ensure like her. growth which saw it become a pillar “We remain committed to provide the workers will get job security when She has two other wards, Chlaui Malayao as of the economy as booming demand stable and secure jobs for the Filipino employed in companies. Moira, a street kid, and Julius Miguel as Jorrel, overtakes the supply of trained workers. people,” Abella said. a city boy. This is under the direction of Rico Gutierrez, who uses state-of-the-art animation for the show, as seen in the first episode titled “Gracia, Taong Graza”, with as a rich girl with attention deficit syndrome who Aquino blamed for China’s island-building becomes a taong graza. We tell Tita Glo that she now has two shows MANILA - China’s island building spree Space of the Maritime Area of the Mendoza said the filing of a case before as she also plays the Lola Madonna of Jak in the disputed waters of the South China Philippines” published by the UP Law the United Nations Arbitral Tribunal Roberto in “Meant to Be”. Doesn’t she feel Sea should be blamed on the Aquino Center, former President and now by the Aquino administration provoked overworked? administration, former Justice secretary Pampanga Rep. Gloria Arroyo said China to build more islands in the “Oo nga. Buti na lang, magaling pa akong Estelito Mendoza said. China’s move to build more islands in the disputed territory. mag-memorize ng mga linya ko ngayong At the same briefing to launch disputed waters did not take place under two scripts ang binibigay nila sa’kin every Mendoza’s primer entitled “The Ocean her watch. week. Kung hindi ko na kayang makapag- memorize, magre-retire na ako. Pero once a week lang naman ang taping namin sa ‘Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko’ and in ‘Meant to Be’, Bill seeking to grant free kidney dialysis pushed kunsaan, teenagers naman ang mga katrabaho ko, paminsan-minsan lang naman akong lumalabas. But I also enjoy playing my role MANILA - Senator Sonny Angara pushed who are suffering from kidney disorder ment of Health (DOH), Angara said close there as the Millennial Lola. Kung minsan, for the approval of the measure that seeks and living in the provinces could hardly to 23,000 patients underwent dialysis ‘yung mga words na pinasasabi nila sa’kin dun, to grant free dialysis treatment to Filipinos afford the cost of traveling to urban cities treatment due to kidney failure in 2013, a hindi ko naiintindihan, like nag-MOMOL living in rural areas. to seek medical treatment. huge jump from 4,000 cases recorded in pala kayo. Sabi ko, explain nyo muna In pushing for Senate Bill No. 1329 or “The optimum frequency of dialysis 2004. sa’kin. At ngayon, magkakaroon na ako ng the “Dialysis Center Act,” Angara wants all is three times a week, but because of its The DOH, however noted that the fig- sariling lovelife dun. Papasok si Ronaldo national, regional and provincial govern- high cost and inaccessibility, some patients ures did not include those suffering from Valdez para maging love interest ko.” ment hospitals to establish, operate and settle with less, thus causing their health kidney failure, but who were not able to “Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko” starts airing this maintain a dialysis ward or unit that will to deteriorate more progressively,” Angara undergo dialysis treatment due to its high Sunday, April 30, replacing “TsuperHero” on give free dialysis medical procedure to said. cost and inaccessibility, especially in the GMA Sunday Grande, while “Meant to Be” is indigent patients. Citing data from the Philippine Net- rural areas. seen weeknights after “Destined to Be Yours”. The senator noted that poor patients work for Organ Sharing of the Depart-

12 2017 12 revealed that she is now gearing up for an for me to fill in his shoes kasi grabe ang Rodriguez, Heart Evangelista, upcoming TV series. respect ko for the agricultural workers in the and many more. The actress, who talked to reporters at Philippines. Their work is so hard, nabibilad With regard to her love life, it’s common the pictorial of her upcoming Star Cinema sila sa init araw-araw and just like Noven knowledge she’s now cozy with her foreigner movie Dear Other Self, said, “Definitely, may mga pangarap din silang gustong beau named Chris Johnson. Recently, she yes. Magbabalik telebisyon na tayo this year. abutin. I am so inspired by his story and was able to talk at length with her ex-BF Actually magsasabay nga ‘yung promo (ng I can’t wait to watch it this Saturday,” he . It’s been a year since they movie) and ‘yung taping ng teleserye pero enthused. parted ways but it’s only now they had a ‘yun lang muna ‘yung masasabi ko. Hindi Apart from MMK, Khalil also portrayed proper closure. They met at a get together talaga ako makakapagbigay pa ng detalye.” an equally moving character in his recent of their colleagues in their former show, As Jodi was with former on-screen partner movie 2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten. His performance “Beautiful Strangers”, and had a heart-to- Richard Yap in ABS-CBN’s latest Summer received positive feedback from critics and heart talk that lasted until the wee hours Jessy decalares station ID, she was asked if this is a sign that moviegoers for which Khalil has been very of the morning. It was Rocco who revealed they will work again soon. grateful. “Well it is really overwhelming for that they finally got to talk about what went love for Luis “Abangan natin ‘yan,” she cheerfully the team and I. You know we put in so much wrong in their romance in a very mature way answered. work into portraying the characters and it and they both feel very light and relieved MANILA - Actress took to felt really good seeing all the people raving after their very long conversation. social media to greet her boyfriend, actor- on portraying about it,” he said. host , who turned 36 last April Khalil remarked that the support from the Sarah on loveteam with 21.Mendiola did not hold back on expressing Noven Belleza: ‘I am so Filipino audience inspires him to constantly her love for Manzano, saying: “Happy inspired’ evolve. “They continue to motivate me into Daniel: Ang Tanda Ko na birthday, my love! Thank you for making me being better and to learn more about my Sarah Geronimo wisely rejects the idea of believe in love again. So much has happened, Coming from a reality show competition craft for the years to come,” he stated. her playing the role of Darna. As she herself but here I am, falling more in love with you himself, Khalil Ramos can relate well to the says, she’s not fit for the role as “wala po each day.” experiences of grand Lovi declares after death akong boobs. Ano gusto nyo, Darnang naka- She continued: “You make people happy champion Noven Belleza. Their identical jumpsuit?” Fans are also pushing for her just by being yourself and I am very proud journey in the industry aided Khalil in his hoax: I’m alive to do a movie with Daniel of that. You deserve good things because portrayal of the singer for the upcoming A few days ago, there was news that Lovi Padilla. This after they did a you are a good person inside and out. I love April 22 episode of Maalala Mo Kaya. Poe died and it quickly spread in social duet in an ASAP production you very much and I will always be your “Lahat naman ng tao may isang pangarap media, causing concern among her fans. But number after Daniel himself Chopie.” sa buhay na gustong abutin this is one of those hoaxes about celebrity requested for their pairing. Manzano described his relationship with and like Noven, like me, deaths cooked up by internet trolls who have “Nakikita ko sa kanya ‘yung Mendiola as “very, very steady.” when I was back in the nothing better to do. “Last I checked, buhay youngest brother ko. Hindi The couple started going public about contest, it was all about pa naman ako,” Lovi says laughing. “Ang ko akalaing darating pala ang panahong may their relationship late last year. our passion and that’s what dami kong bagong trabaho, may new movie magkaka-interest na puwede kami. Na-excite Prior, they shied away from the spotlight, similar between Noven and may new TV show.” ako kung anuman ‘yun pero ang feeling especially since Mendiola was tagged as and I. And the story is very Her new movie is with Regal ko, ang tanda ko na. Hindi naman kami the reason behind Manzano’s breakup with inspiring,” he said. Entertainment, a romcom titled “Woke puwedeng gawing love team.” actress Angel Locsin. Playing the Bacolod-born singer has Up Like This”, which will reunite her with Sarah is 28 and Daniel is turning 22 on lead Khalil to the discovery that Noven comedian Vhong Navarro with whom she April 26. It’s only a matter of six years and also joined Pilipinas . “[It] is the Will Jodi Sta. Maria and was first paired in an episode of “Shake Sarah still looks younger for her age, so we contest that I was from so sobrang relatable,” Rattle & Roll 16” directed by Vhong’s don’t think she’ll be too “alangan” as Daniel’s Richard Yap work together on he shared. manager, Chito Rono. “Woke Up Like leading lady. If they’d do a movie and will Khalil was deeply moved by Noven’s story a teleserye soon? This” also stars comedians Joey Marquez only play as each other’s older sister and especially by his life back in the province and . Her new TV show is younger brother, they might as well not do before the singer skyrocketed to stardom. A year after the primetime soap Pangako “Mulawin vs. Ravena” where she’s part of a it at all. “He came from a very simple life back in Sa ‘Yo concluded, actress Jodi Sta. Maria huge cast that includes , Tom Bacolod and you know it was challenging

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16 2017 16 Jericho sees Bela’s best when she’s ‘drunk’ grateful for showbiz comeback work with her. But in this movie, I really Since will replace the found it easy to work with everyone in the recently-concluded The Greatest Love in Bianca King feels thankful for her much- cast, like Cholo Barretto who plays my best the afternoon timeslot, the show is also awaited showbiz comeback via ABS-CBN’s new friend, and Iza Pressman who expected to do well especially in terms of teleserye, Pusong Ligaw: “I’m play Bela’s cousins. Naging magkakaibigan TV ratings. excited. Parang second wind kami lahat sa set so every shooting day was Beauty admitted the Sylvia Sanchez- siya for me. Kasi nga I thought fun. Gusto ko rin talaga makatrabaho si starrer series did very well during its run. my time in showbiz is over.” Bela after seeing her in her drunken scene In fact, she said, “Congratulations sa Ngayong nasa ABS-CBN in ‘Camp Sawi’. Ang galing niya doon, e.” The Greatest Love, isang magandang story na siya, pakiramdam daw ni As Joma, he’s a gambler who believes Bela talaga. Every time na nanonood ako doon, Bianca King ay nagsisimula brings him good luck. In real life, does he naiiyak ako.” ulit siya sa kanyang showbiz career. “I’m excited. believe in luck? “No, I don’t. I believe more The young actress confidently said that Parang second wind siya for me. “Kasi nga I in being well prepared when opportunity Pusong Ligaw will also be as competitive. thought my time in showbiz is over. “But I’m comes. More than anything else, I believe The Kapamilya actress said, “Naniniwala very thankful na hinanap ako ng Star Creatives in hard work and in grace.” ako sa show namin, kasi lahat ng mga para sa project na ito. “So, parang nag-uumpisa director namin sa show naniniwala sa amin. ako ulit. “Kasi parang my mindset nga was Beauty from Best friend to “At naniniwala ako sa story na maganda, like maganda yung experience ko sa showbiz, is one of today’s actors at naniniwala ako na papatok kami. ngayon it’s time to try something else. who have really good PR. As Bela Padilla, Lead Character “Idadaan ko sa prayers yun.” “Parang yun ang nasa isip ko,” kuwento ni his leading man in “Luck at First Sight”, Beauty Gonzalez never thought she Bianca. says: “Walang ka-ere-ere.” would be given her Happy Ending for Julie Anne Even when he’s asked with the most biggest break after her innocuous questions, he remains very polite Direk Joey’s movie tribute to unexpected pregnancy in wants to thank all her and diplomatic. He’s also very professional. 2015. fans who voted for her song, “Tidal Wave”, househelps His father got sick and passed away while For her teleserye that won second place he was shooting the movie and he didn’t Director must really have a comeback, the 25-year- in an international song want to leave their set in Bulacan. It’s their soft heart for “kasambahays”. In 2013, he did old actress is the lead competition. The winner director, , and their co-stars the touching film “Ano ang Kulay ng mga chatacter in ABS-CBN’s got the top spot with who told him, ‘Sige na, go, umuwi ka na.” Nakalimutang Pangarap” that paid tribute to a new afternoon series Pusong Ligaw. only one point over Julie So how is he now after his dad’s loyal househelp who is dumped by the people At the media launch of the show last Anne’s song, so she’s passing? “I’m better. I did a long ride on she worked for all her life when they went April 19, Beauty said there are a lot of quite satisfied with the a motorcycle and went to San Juanico abroad. That was heavy drama. Now, he pays things to expect in this drama series. results. Bridge where my father went and had a homage to helpers once again in “Our Mighty “Naku, marami, unang-una, this is my “I can never thank them enough for picture. Iniyak ko nang lahat dun sa tulay. I Yaya”, but this time, it’s a comedy starring Ai first drama show,” she smiled. supporting me and my song,” says Julie came back to Manila a better and stronger Ai de las Alas. “The movie is inspired by our “Napakalayo nito sa mga ginagawa ko Anne. “This encourages me to do better in person. Medyo naka-move on na kami ng former househelp named Teresa,” he says. “Years dati na patawa, pa-tweetums, best friend my future recordings.” family ko.” later, I got to talk to her grandchild at doon role. She has finished taping the final episode Echo says he’s happy that he’s the first ko na-realize na minamahal pala tayo ng mga “Ngayon, ito ang first drama ko na isa rin of her afternoon soap, “Pinulot Ka Lang sa choice to play the role of Joma in “Luck at kasambahay natin at hindi lang dahil sa sweldo ako sa magle-lead ng show.” Lupa”. There will be a big twist in the story First Sight”. “Kasi usually, second choice kaya sila nagtatagal sa paglilingkod sa mga bahay “I hope na makita n’yo rin na kaya ko that will surprise viewers. Someone who is lang ako, but dito, ako agad ang naisip natin. So ito ‘yung tribute ko sa kasambahay rin palang mag-drama. Pero nagawa ko yun believed to have died will suddenly spring nila,” he says. namin.” with the help of the best directors on the back to life for the obligatory happy ending. And this is true. In “Walang Forever”, he His last movie, “My Bebe Love”, was a huge set. After the show, Julie Anne will focus on was not the first choice but he played the blockbuster also starring Ai Ai. “She’s not just an “Siyempre, hindi namin magagawa recording a new album for GMA Records lead role so well he won a well deserved best actress working with me sa set but also a friend. yung mga bagay-bagay kung hindi kami and will prepare for a new concert for this actor award. So how is it working with Bela We’re working as friends kaya mas maganda ang inaalalayan ng mga tao like, mga director year. for the first time? “It’s fun and exciting to rapport namin kung paano mas mapapaganda and staff namin na naniniwala sa amin.” ang bawat eksena at ang buong pelikula.

Gabbi Garcia “feels great” to be going solo

Gabbi Garcia talks about the “You get to know your advantage of doing projects on capabilities and capacities as an her own. And she assures it does artist. You get to explore.” not mean the end of her love team Sa edad na 18, masaya raw si with Ruru Madrid. Gabbi na nagkakaroon siya ng Ikinatutuwa raw ni Gabbi magagandang oportunidad. Garcia ang pagkakaroon niya ng “Ang sarap sa feeling na 18 ako, mga solong proyekto. I get to do all of this. Highly identified kasi si Gabbi “It’s a different experience bilang ka-love team ni Ruru working as an individual, I would Madrid sa Kapuso network, at like to venture and explore more. nagkasama sila sa mga proyekto sa “Right now what’s happening is loob ng tatlong taon. yung way ko. Kaya naman nanibago raw ang “I would like to stretch it more, young actress gumawa ng solo projects— I would like to accept all the projects.” bilang cover girl sa recent issue ng Preview Magazine at endorser ng shampoo brand na HAPPY FOR RURU. Masaya rin si Gabbi . para kay Ruru dahil mayroon naman daw Ayon kay Gabbi, “Three years ba naman itong bank endorsement ngayon. kaming nagka-work and all of my shows I’ve Sabi niya, “And I’m also happy for Ruru for done with him. what he’s becoming right now. “It’s something new to me, something I “He’s a great actor, he’s so good in his craft. really had to adjust to. “And it’s good we’re exploring individually.” “But I don’t look at it as something Sa GMA-7 primetime series na negative and something that can pull both of ay naipapareha na si Ruru sa ibang leading us down. ladies. “It’s a way to explore different projects, to Kay sa umpisa at ngayon grow as an artist and individual.” naman ay kay Arra San Agustin. Ano naman ang pakiramdam ng going Pinangunahan na ni Gabbi na hindi naman solo? daw kailangang malungkot ang supporters ng “It feels great, don’t get me wrong, hindi ko love team nila ni Ruru, na kilala sa tawag na sinasabing it doesn’t feel great with a partner, GabRu. ha,” paglilinaw ng aktres. Magkatambal pa rin daw sila sa Paliwanag pa ni Gabbi, “But it’s a different Sunday Pinasaya at magkasama sa ilang experience working with yourself. You get to commitments. know yourself better. 17 2017 17 Entertainment admits that he wants to try vlogging + other stories 2017 is proving to be a good year for Christian pagkabigla ng dalawa nang ipagkatiwala sa Bautista as he takes on new challenges in his career kanila ng ABS-CBN ang and an upcoming new soap. During the Holy Week “Pusong Ligaw” na siyang break, the balladeer shared his thoughts. “I reflected maglulunsad sa kanilang on what’s my next direction and loveteam to a higher level. what does God want me to do with my life. Most of the time yun “It’s worth the wait,” lang talaga naman ang lagi kong pahayag ng 18-year-old rini-reflect. Meron din naman teener na si Sofia. mga times na ganun na sometimes I wanted to quit or sometimes I wanted to stop pero keep Sylivia, happy on walking. Just keep on and sad TGL ends walking. I believe you don’t Actress Sharon Cuneta then and now. have to wait for Holy Week NALUNGKOT at natuwa si Sylvia to change something. If you Sanchez sa pagwawakas ng “The Greatest Sharon Cuneta’s advice to the next have to change something Love.” Nalulungkot ang mahusay do it now,” he shared Darna during his Backwater body na aktres dahil mami-miss niya ang spray presscon held last April kanyang `pamilyang’ nabuo sa loob ng MANILA, Philippines — Some The pain she felt all over made 4. pitong buwan, ang kanyang apat na anak netizens say it is time to retire Darna, Sharon ask her producer, the late The 35-year-old singer sa serye na sina , Andi the super heroine who flew her way Mina del Rosario, “Can I switch to also admitted he has started Eigenmann, at Aaron Villaflor to Filipino moviegoers’ hearts for drama? I can shed five buckets of becoming interested in doing maging ang kanyang gumanap na apo na decades. Sharon Cuneta disagrees. tears if needed.” videos for YouTube. “I have si Joshua Garcia at ang kanyang `greatest “The Voice Teens” coach is all Sharon thinks all the would-be christianbautistaonline.com and a love’ na si Peter na ginampanan ng isa pang YouTube channel. Wala pa akong for reviving the iconic character Darnas on the list (Liza Soberano, batikang actor na si Nonie Buencamino, and passing her legacy to the next Nadine Lustre, Jessy Mendiola and na-po-post honestly so pasimula pa lang tayo. Parang YouTube covers na ako lang mag- gayunin ang bumbuo ng cast, ang production generation. , among others) are fit shu-shoot. Kaya mo na eh, you just need to buy the staff at ang apat na mahuhusay na director na Sharon Cuneta has had her fill of for the role. And she will be happy right camera and the right lighting. Walang problema. binubuo nina Dado Lumibao, Jeffrey Jeturian, playing Darna as a curvy 20-year- for the next person chosen for the Siguro papunta siya sa personal YouTube cover videos Mervyn Brondial at Paco Sta. Maria. old who had a cameo as the super role. as of the moment and then a little bit of me talking Masayang-masaya naman ang pakiramdam ni heroine back in 1986’s “Captain Sharon takes her hat off to Angel about that or kung na-inspire ba kayo sa song na yun. Sylvia dahil alam niyang marami Barbel” (Viva Films). Locsin, who played Darna on TV in It’s still going to be more about music,” he said. silang napasaya at napaiyak na Now, it is time to look for the next 2005. mga manonood na sobrang naka- young one who can play the taxing “She’s tough but feminine. She’s Diego and Sofia loveteam to be relate sa kuwento ng serye kung role and look smashing in the body- also curvaceous.” saan ipinakita ng character niyang hugging costume with a revealing But Angel cannot reprise the role launched si Gloria ang kanyang selfless na cleavage and a thick belt around her anymore because of damage in her pagmamahal sa kanyang apat na MATAPOS ipakilala ang 18-year-old na si waist. spine. It’s time the role is passed on anak, apo at maging kay Peter. Sofia Andres sa teleseryeng “” “Darna is such a strong, strong to the new generation. Magsisilbi itong advance birthday gift sa ni in 2012, muli siyang brand. It’s a wonderful franchise with Sharon offers this piece of advice to kanya. Ang ina ng magkapatid na Arjo at Ria isinama sa hit TV series na “Forevermore” na a sentimental value to us Pinoys. If whoever gets the prized role. Atayde na si Sylvia turns 46 on May 19. they (the have Wonder “Darna is a responsibility. Take tinampukan nina Liza Soberano and Enrique Woman), we have our Darna,” she it seriously. Huwag kang umarte sa Gil. Napasama rin siya sa pelikulang “She’s said. shooting (Don’t be a diva during Dating the Gangster” na pinagbidahan ng Sarah Lahbati reacts to Richard Not everyone can play Darna, of shooting). Mahiya ka kay Darna (Be magka-loveteam na sina Kathryn at Daniel Gutierrez’s P38M tax evasion course. Sharon thinks it is only for ashamed before Darna).” Padilla at isa naman siya sa leads ng indie movie na “Relaks, It’s Just Pag-ibig” in 2014. case the physically fit, because the action Meanwhile, Sharon is excited to Nagulat daw siya at medyo nainis sa balita. scenes are taxing. be back as the most senior coach, Napasama rin siya sa pelikulang “” nina Liza Soberano at “Kahit sino naman, magugulat saka maiinis Back then when she played the this time for ABS-CBN’s singing sa ganu’ng issue. I know that he will settle it,” role, there were no invisible wires to reality show, “The Voice Teens” (with maging sa horror movie na “Puwera Usog,” “Bloody Crayons” at ang Mother’s Day offering reaksyon niya. “But you know what, it happens lift Darna in the air. Sharon recalled , Sarah Geronimo and to all the celebrities, lagi silang tinitira. how her director, the late Leroy Bamboo). ng Regal Films, ang “Our Mighty Yaya” na pinagbibidahan ng Comedy Queen na si Ai-Ai “Laging tinitira ang celebrities when we all pay Salvador, asked her to lie down, head “I’m relaxed. It’s nice to be back our taxes,” patuloy pa niya. with people you’ve worked with,” de las Alas. Halos dalawang taon na rin ang tambalan Ayon sa report ng BIR, taong 2012 pa first, while a long piece of iron held Sharon said. diumano hindi na-declare ni Chard ang kanyang her tight on both sides of her body. nina Sofia at Diego pero hindi ito gaanong napapansin kaya ganoon na lamang ang kinita kaya kinalkal ito ng ahensya. Arra San Agustin gets a Role as Good as Gold Arra San Agustin plays an enchanting royalty on TV. But it comes with a price – something she is yet to fully fathom. Arra San Agustin has been “Masakit pero It’s part of “Very supportive naman sila,” she said. triangle involving her, Gabbi Garcia and blessed with the role of the job kaya in-a-accept ko na Looks like she’s doing the right thing with Ruru Madrid. Ariana, the reincarnation lang,” she said. If anything, GMA giving her projects left and right. “Hindi ko po alam kung saan galing ’yan. of Kylie Padilla’s Sang’gre she is using the criticisms as Apart from “Encantadia,” Arra is also seen Wala naman po akong pinu-pursue na guy,” Amihan on GMA Network’s “motivation to do better.” on “” and “Meant To Be.” she stressed. “Alam ko wala ako ginagawa fantasy series “Encantadia.” Good thing her family “Siyempre po happy kasi busy. Pero na masama. Siguro I’m just being nice and But like some things in life, is always there to buoy her pinakamasaya ako na nakasama ako sa people just put meaning to it.” the good comes with the not- spirits. According to Arra, ‘Encantadia’ kasi ang lakas niya sa ratings eh. Is she in good terms with Gabbi and Ruru? so-good, and in Arra’s case she her mom in particular, has Tsaka ang ganda pa ng role ko, nakakatuwa.” “Pareho silang okay, pareho silang mabait, is now being bashed. been motivating her to just To keep fans and her home network wala po kaming problema.” Apparently, some fans don’t do her best and not mind the happy, Arra is putting in extra effort into Arra maintained she is not yet eager to like it that the young actress pundits. her work. In fact, she even took Muay Thai enter into a romantic relationship after has been given a high-profile “Sabi niya ‘Kailangan lessons just to make her fight scenes for breaking up recently with her boyfriend of role so early in her career. malakas ang loob mo d’yan “Encantadia” more realistic. four years. Some insist that she can’t hold kasi ’pag mahina-hina ka, But she has crushes. “Actually before po a candle to Kylie. uuwi kang umiiyak,’” she shared. ArraRu crush ko si Gerald Anderson and Dennis Arra admitted she is hurt by these opinions Not that management has been amiss in Trillo, pero hindi ko pa sila nami-meet.” but has resigned to her fate. giving her love. Meanwhile Arra dismissed rumors of a love 18 2017 18

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Marion Aunor going to US to kasi speaker din siya do’n sa convention so I’m looking forward to that,” dagdag niyang pursue career in songwriting kuwento. Sobrang na-encourage din daw siya sa Lumipad papuntang America ang Star feedback ng kanyang school at mga kasamahan Records singer-composer na si Marion Aunor sa style niya bilang composer kaya nag-decide kasama ang mom na si Maribel Aunor. din siyang mag-aral pa lalo ng songwriting. Mag-aaral ng songwriting si Marion sa Berklee “Dito, nakapag-establish na rin naman ako. School of Music at pansamantala muna siyang Nalalagay naman kahit papaano sa movies yung mawawala sa Pilipinas. songs ko, nabibigay sa ibang artists din tapos “Maybe around six months ako do’n, I may album naman. Pero gusto ko din kasing don’t know. Gusto ko lang kasing i-explore mag-explore ng opportunities. yung mga stuff don. Yung teacher ko kasi, “Talagang ultimate dream ko talaga na kinausap ko recently and sabi niya, maraming internationally ma-appreciate din ang music ko mga songwriting conventions don. Yung isang at maging known yung music ko,” deklara pa ni pupuntahan ko, si Stevie Wonder ang guest Marion. speaker, so, I want to make the most out of my Pero habang nasa States daw siya ay trip doon,” kuwento ni Marion. magpapadala pa rin siya ng mga komposisyon sa Bakit kailangang sa Los Angeles pa siya mag- Pilipinas. aral ng songwriting? “Magse-send pa rin naman akong mga song “Well, kasi sabi ng prof ko, it’s a really good kay Sir Jonathan Manalo para may ire-release pa place to learn more about songwriting and then rin akong mga songs dito. Tapos while I’m there, networking na rin at the same time. may TFC naman do’n, magiging visible din “Mami-meet ko din for the first time naman ako don,” kuwento pa niya. yung prof ko since online lang kami at first

Ontario FilCan Catholic Parents Organization Sets 3rd Annual Conference By: Tony A. San Juan, OCT.

Faithful to its mission and mandate, the its Parents Reaching Out -PRO Grant. Filipino Canadian Parents Association in Invited to serve as Resource Persons and Catholic Education - FCPACE will hold Workshop Panelists are recognized Filipino its Third Annual Conference on June 3, - Canadian community & religious 2017, Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. leaders, school administrators, teachers & at St. Maria Goretti Catholic School, 21 education practitioners, and other allied Kenmark Blvd., Scarborough, Toronto, education and technical professionals. Ontario. This year’s theme is: “ Ensuring FCPACE , organized on November Successful Transition : Parental Strategies 6, 2013. is an organization of FilCan for Student Educational Success”. parents and guardians with children Purposefully, the conference aims to and wards in Catholic school boards encourage, engage, and assist parents and in Ontario. With its credo of : “Faith, guardians to determine and understand Family, Formation “ ( Pananampalataya, the strategies and best practices involved Pamilya at Pagkakahubog), the Association in school transition programs. The is fully dedicated to the propagation of conference program and workshops, Catholic faith & tradition and the ideals specifically, will afford participants an of Christianity. As a parent community opportunity to develop and enhance advocate , its committed representation their parental responsibilities and has led to the formation of the Filipino capabilities in guiding their children or Advisory Committee ( F.A.C.) in the wards to successfully pursue and meet Toronto Catholic District School Board( the challenge of academic transitions with TCDSB). It has also established ongoing in the elementary , secondary & post- and collaborative partnership with secondary education ladder. Discussants other parent groups, community-based might also cover pertinent aspects of organizations and stakeholders. relevant approaches for newcomer Individuals and parents who are immigrant -parents and students to interested in becoming an FCPACE effectively handle transition challenges in a Member and/ or would like to attend new school-learning environment. the conference may contact : Paulina The day - long event will feature : a Corpuz at :jp.corpuz@gmail .com / Tel. 30- minute mass service, keynote address 647-477-8722 or Joseph Redoblado at: & messages, parent-teacher-student [email protected] / Tel. 416-728-1964. workshops, short entertainment, gift Alternatively,email to : fcpace.toronto @ raffles, networking, and fellowship . A gmail.com /or check out : www. facebook. complimentary meal and refreshment will com/fcpacetoronto. Mark and save the be served. This is the second time that date. Come One, Come All ! funding support is being provided by the Ontario Ministry of Education under

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Ryza finally gets ‘there’ even if viewers are mad at her + other stories Duterte ‘inspired Utos’. We promise to continue giving our Joem tungkol sa dalawang katrabaho. to work hard to best in every episode.” Nagkasama na raw sila ni Beauty sa hindi Right now, viewers are torn on whether pa napapalabas na film ni Direk Lau Fajardo serve the nation’ Rome and Emma will still reconcile or na Kasunduan. not. “May mga gustong magkabalikan sila “So medyo kampante na kami sa isa’t-isa President Duterte is inspired to para maging buo uli ang kanilang pamilya, kapag magka-eksena. continue to work hard to serve the nation pero meron ding ayaw at maging friends na “Kay Bianca naman, nakikita ko na siya, after earning a “very good” net public lang daw sila. Maski kami mismo, we don’t hindi ko naman alam na makaka-work ko satisfaction rating based on a new survey, know yet what will happen, so abangan siya. Malacañang said. na lang nila. Ang importante, may aral “Ngayong kakabalik niya bilang Presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella na matututuhan ang viewers tungkol sa Kapamilya, excited akong maka-work siya. said the President values public trust relationship namin dito, lalo na ang mga “Very professional, nagulat nga ako kasi and remains committed to pursue his mag-asawa.” sobrang galing niyang umarte.” campaign against illegal drugs, criminality has long been waiting in Nangapa raw si Joem sa unang salang and corruption. the wings for stardom ever since she won in reveals being in a nilang dalawa ni Bianca sa eksena. “Although surveys are not his priority, Sabi niya, “Bigla na lang kaming binigyan StarStruck 2 as the female Ultimate Survivor. long-term relationship it inspires the Chief Executive and the ng scene, so medyo ilang. national leadership to continue their Now, she finally achieves it in “Ika-6 na A happy man in a relationship, Joem “Na-work out naman agad.” top agenda of ridding Philippine society Utos” where she plays the ultimate other Bascon however is putting his career ahead of of drugs, criminality, and corruption, woman, Georgia. The series has become such marriage. “Ipon muna,” he says, “sinasagad or building a trustworthy government; a big hit that it now airs six times a week, up ko rin yung puwedeng ma-i-offer sa akin. Tells Aldub prosperity for all; and peace within our to Saturday, instead of the usual Monday to Naiintindihan naman niya.” Fans To Calm Down Friday. borders,” Abella said. Anim na taon na pala ang relasyon ni Joem ALDEN RICHARDS seems unruffled by “Ika-6 na Utos” easily eclipsed the ratings “We value this public trust, and will Bascon sa kanyang kasintahan na ayaw muna all the controversy about a GMA scriptwriter of the musical variety shows in the noontime continue to work hard to serve the best niyang isapubliko ang identity. saying that his show with Maine Mendoza, slot, which is quite a mean feat, so it’s not interests of the people and fulfill the Masaya sila pero wala pa raw sa plano nila “Destined to Be Yours”, flopped at the start surprising that GMA7 has decided to extend vision of a nation worthy of the Filipino ang pagpapakasal. but has now picked up and it until the weekend. It quickly gave an people,” he said. Ayon kay Joem, “Ipon rating well. Naturally, fans exit to ’ “Case Solved”, In the Social Weather Stations (SWS) pa, sinasagad ko rin yung of the AlDub love team a docu crime drama that didn’t take off survey, the President received a +63 puwedeng ma-i-offer sa akin, were up in arms against this since it seems out of place on lazy Saturday public satisfaction rating, the same “very yung pagbibida. writer but Alden tried to afternoons. good” rating he obtained last December. “Kasi once na nag-settle pacify them by tweeting: “I never expected that ‘Ika-6 na Utos’ The survey, conducted last March, ka, hindi ko naman inaano, “Take it easy, guys. All is would be this successful,” says Ryza. “Kahit showed 75 percent of the 1,200 mag-iiba na yung tingin ng manonood. good. #Breathe.” saan ako magpunta ngayon, people know me respondents were satisfied with the “Yung mga roles kasi minsan, parang plus He really has nothing to worry about since now as Georgia. Kung may nagagalit man President’s performance, 12 percent were factor na kahit may karelasyon ka, wala ka more viewers now seem to be hooked to the sa akin, hindi sa akin mismo kundi doon sa dissatisfied and another 12 percent were pang asawa. “kilig” scenes involving Alden as Benjie and character that I play. Lalo nga lang dumami undecided. “Naiintindihan naman niya, happy naman Maine as Sinag. ang trabaho namin ng co-stars ko dahil halos ako sa kanya.” Maganda ang takbo ng career araw-araw na kami nagte-taping. Pero okay ni Joem ngayon. Bela Padilla reacts on ex that her ex is dating again. “Actually, alam ko lang, no complaints. Sabi nga, make hay Malaki ang kanyang partisipasyon sa naman na nagdi-date na si Neil. I didn’t ask while the sun shines.” bagong lalabas na serye sa Kapamilya dating Angel Locsin for specifics, but I’m aware that he’s already Her co-stars, network, ang Pusong Ligaw, na in the dating scene. I’m okay with that. as Rome and as Emma, magtatampok sa love team nina Diego Bela Padilla stars in new movie “Love At Super,” she said. But when pressed if he’s both praise her for her effective portrayal Loyzaga at Sofia Andres. First Sight” opposite leading man Jericho seeing Locsin, Padilla said she’s not in the of Georgia. What can she say about this? IGOROT LOVER. Isang igorot na Rosales. (File photo) BELA Padilla is position to talk about it and Arce instructed “Thanks, but we owe the success of the show nagkaroon ng romantic relationship tight-lipped whether ex-boyfriend Neil Ace her not to say anything. “I’m not sure if I’m hindi lang sa iisang tao kundi pati sa kanila, sa karakter ni Beauty Gonzalez ang is now dating Angel Locsin. During the allowed to answer these questions because sa aming lahat. Pati sa writers, sa director gagampanan ni Joem. Lenten break, a photo of Locsin and Arce he’s right there. And he firmly told me not naming si Tita , sa staff Siya ang naging dahilan kung bakit with friends taken in surfaced to answer questions about him. Firmly being and crew. It’s a collaboration naming lahat. nawasak ang matagal na pagkakaibigan nina on social media. This fueled speculations the operative word. Actually wala na akong Thanks din kay Lord for His blessings at sa Beauty at ng karakter ni Bianca King sa that the two are now dating. At the recent say.” lahat ng viewers na sumusubaybay sa journey istorya. press conference of “Luck At First Sight,” nina Emma, Rome and Georgia in ‘Ika-6 na “Sobrang happy ako sa kanila,” pahayag ni which is headlined by Padilla, she confirmed The Housewives Fight Back in D’ Originals How does a woman protect her home from the break-in of another woman?

Beginning April 17, the wives will get even her rival, Katrina. Jestoni, meanwhile, plays veteran of husband Archie’s numerous affairs. woman in her last teleserye, Kim welcomes with their philandering husbands as GMA the role of Jaclyn’s used-to-be loyal husband However, the latest woman, Meg, is proving her role in this new show, adding that while Network launches the sexy dramedy series, who strays when faced with the excitement to be more destructive than usual. To top the show deals with a serious topic, they will D’ Originals. o f an affair at mid-life. it off, the other woman reveals a secret that see to it that viewers have a good laugh, too. The Kapuso Network’s latest offering is LJ is an entrepreneur who shocks the life out of . “Hindi ito ‘yung tipo na mga original na the hilarious story of three wives and their is forced to be the family’s In an interview, Jaclyn shares what asawa na kapag nahuli nila yung asawa nila tussles with the three women who disrupt breadwinner when husband makes D’ Originals different from other na may kabit, ‘yung tipong katapusan na ng their quiet, domestic lives. Mark chooses to sit it out shows about married couples. “[It’s] mundo. Ito, idadaan nila sa mas magaan, Top billed by 2016 Cannes Best at home while waiting Experimental—dramedy sa hapon. Tungkol may halong comedy,” she added. Actress, Ms. , D’ Originals for his dream job. When ito sa mga kababaihan na may asawa, at ang Joining them are Mikoy Morales, Arny also features 2016 Gawad Urian Best his wife becomes mga asawa nila ay may other women. Light Ross, Elyson De Dios, and Chlaui Malayao. Actress LJ Reyes and Bagong Pantasya too busy for his ito at situational, ‘yung mga nangyayari This sexy dramedy series is directed by Adolf ng Bayan Kim Domingo. amorous advances, talaga sa totoong buhay,” she said. Alix, Jr. Together with , Jestoni he finds more than LJ, for her part, is looking forward for Three wives. Three mistresses. Three Alarcon, , Meg Imperial, enough comfort the series to start airing on GMA Afternoon misters. How will the originals keep the Archie Alemania, and Lovely Abella, the in the company of Prime. “We’re very excited kasi hindi siya other women from ruining their relationship stellar cast brings to life a sexy comedy his sister-in-law, basta-basta soap, based on reality talaga siya. with their husbands? drama about three wives, three mistresses, Lovely. May studies din silang ginawa. May na- Don’t miss the faceoff between the and the three husbands in between them. Kim plays a sexy interview silang mga totoong tao. Based on originals and the mistresses in D’ Originals Jaclyn plays the domestic diva whose Zumba instructor experiences talaga,” she shared. beginning April 17 only on GMA’s flagship prowess in the kitchen is matched only by who has become a Having played the role of the other international channel, GMA Pinoy TV

20 2017 20 PHL Birth Control Pills May Run Out Buying supplies abroad is not going to be an option, if that’s what you’re thinking

MANILA - Couldn’t find your birth abstinence (also known as natural family lift the TRO, the Supreme Court expanded control pill brand? You are probably planning), and surgical procedures like its coverage—affecting all contraceptive experiencing the initial stages of a looming vasectomy and tubal ligation. products that are registered under the Food contraceptive stockout where all hormonal That’s because a Supreme Court ruling and Drug Authority. contraceptives will no longer be available in suspended the renewal and application of The Commission on Population the Philippines. contraceptive product registrations (which (POPCOM) estimates that of the total 48 That sounds surreal and TBH, kind of is like their license to sell) in 2015. That contraceptive brands (that includes pills, hard to wrap your head around, but there is year, the High Court issued a Temporary IUDS, injectables, and vaginal rings), no other way to explain it. Contraceptives Restraining Order (TRO) first on implants about 20 brands have a lapsed product are slowly vanishing from drug store shelves in response to the petition of a pro-life who registration. Is and public health clinics. And by 2020, claimed that implants cause abortions. That’s how we found ourselves in this the only birth control options that will The following year, when the Department sticky situation of disappearing birth dating Janine? be available in the country are condoms, of Health (DOH) petitioned the Court to control. MANILA -- Rayver Cruz posted a photo of him with on Instagram attending a birthday party together, sparking rumors that he is Is Kathniel for real? dating the actress. Cruz was seen resting his head on Daniel Padilla on his In another interview, not, at least I tried,” Megan told reporters at a Gutierrez’s shoulder for the shot. Also relationship with Kathryn Daniel said that his recent press conference for the coming movie, in it was Cruz’s brother, Rodjun. Bernardo: “Exclusive po description of his “Our Mighty Yaya” (May 10). Gutierrez was all smiles for the kaming dalawa. Exclusive relationship with Kathryn She has always wanted to try her luck photo, prompting fans to quickly po kami sa isa’t isa.” does not necessarily apply abroad. And she might as well do it now speculate that she is moving on from Daniel Padilla reiterates to their showbiz career. He while she’s still young, she said. “I’m only Elmo Magalona with the Kapamilya that he and Kathryn said, “Exclusive ho kami 27. I believe it’s better to do it now, while actor. Her relationship with Magalona Bernardo are “exclusive for sa isa’t isa, kumbaga, sa I’m not married—while I don’t have a child ended last year. each other.” personal po naming buhay. or obligations to other people,” pointed out Gutierrez’s mother, , For the nth time, the onscreen couple was “Pero siyempre, sa trabaho nating ito, hindi Megan, who’s set to fly to the United States in was asked about her thoughts on her asked about the status of their relationship naman puwedeng sabihin na ganun lang. the summer, to undergo workshops. “There’s daughter’s new rumored beau. during the media launch of their upcoming “Darating tayo sa point na magkakaiba rin. no harm in trying. That was my mindset, too, “Basta kung saan siya masaya at movie, Can’t Help Falling In Love. “Pero sa ngayon, huwag na muna nating before I participated in beauty pageants.” basta maligaya siya, okay lang sa akin. Daniel and Kathryn whispered something pag-usapan, kasi mayroon pa naman kaming Meanwhile, asked how her boyfriend, Huwag lang nakikita ko ‘yung anak ko to each other before the actor answered the bagong pelikula ngayon na magkasama.” Mikael Daez, reacted to her plans, Megan na nasasaktan,” De Leon, speaking at question. He said, “Ma’am, very exclusive po Kathryn Bernardo took the time to said: “He’s very happy for me. He told me to a press preview for her film “1st Sem,” kami, e. Exclusive po kaming dalawa, ma’am. mention her onscreen partner Daniel Padilla just enjoy the experience there.” said. Exclusive po kami sa isa’t isa, ma’am.” after it was revealed that their newest flick She added: “Ganoon pala ‘yon, no? In an interview after the presscon proper, made more than P100 million in just four What happened to Pangako Bilang magulang, kapag nakita mo Daniel was asked to explain his earlier days. iyong anak mo, iyong anak mo na statement about his relationship with The actress posted a photo of Padilla kissing Sa’Yo star Hazel Ann Mendoza? nasasaktan, you feel so helpless. Hindi Kathryn. He jokingly said, “Baka kasi sukang- her hand, drawing “kilig” from her millions of Hazel Ann Mendoza was an actress who ka makagawa ng paraan para tumigil suka na kayo, e. Sukang-suka na rin kasi ako, followers. iyong sakit na nararamdaman niya. So e. Okay na yun. “Mister ko,” she said in her post. starred as the sister of Yna Macaspac (Kristine Hermosa) in the original Pangako Sa’Yo series kapag masaya sila, mas masaya ako.” “Kasi, baka kapag sinabi ko pa yun, ‘Alam De Leon also explained that she al- niyo na.’ Nakaka-bad trip nga kung iisipin and was also part of the to try her luck youth-oriented series Berks. ready knows Cruz as she and the actor mo. Kaya ko sinabi yun.” worked in a past ABS-CBN series. TV Patrol reporter Gretchen Fullido in Hollywood She was also in the 2008 teleserye Eva Fonda. Since “Kahit na matagal kaming hindi clarified to Daniel: “When you say exclusively nagkikita, kapag nagkikita kami ulit, Earlier this year, Megan Young signed a then, Hazel took a hiatus dating, yun na ba yung ‘kayo na’ or hindi pa parang kahapon lang,” she shared. contract with a New York-based artist agency from the limelight. rin ‘kayo na’?” “He’s a good person. He’s a good boy. to help her with her dream of becoming an According to a YouTube To which, the 21-year-old actor vaguely Whatever happens to him, ngayon actress in Hollywood. But while excited, the clip, Hazel opted the replied: “‘[Exclusive] sa isa’t isa, so meaning magkaibigan sila ni Janine, I don’t Miss World 2013 winner is also being realistic simpler life and is now a full-time mom to ganun.’” Gretchen asked again: “Kayo na?” know what their plans are or what about her prospects. her two kids with husband, director Paul Daniel’s reply: “Yes.” his plans are, maybe siya iyong dapat “I don’t want to expect much—I’m starting Basanillo. After this, he asked the reporters to move tanungin natin.” on with the interview, “Next, please?” from scratch. If I land projects, then great; if Gabby strikes while the , iron is hot small part lang sa About the Sharon-Gabby movie, some writers said it has been thrown into Hollywood film trash (ibinasura na). But this doesn’t mean it is being dumped for good. HEART, NAG-AUDITION DIN SA Gabby himself said he’s still willing HOLLYWOOD FILM! to work with his ex-wife and do their reunion flick, but it’s just not Bukod kay Kris Aquino, nagpadala rin si Heart Evangelista ng audition quite possible for him to shoot a new video sa mga producer ng Hollywood movie at this point, simply because movie na Crazy Rich Asians, pero he’s taping for his hit afternoon show, hindi na siya nagpakita ng interest “Ika-6 na Utos”, four times a week. dahil sa dalawang project na ibinigay This after GMA management decided sa kanya ng GMA 7, ang Mulawin vs. to strike while the iron is hot and Ravena at Follow Your Heart. telecast it from Monday to Saturday as Hindi pa sinasabi ni Kris ang it continues to consistently garner very karakter na gagampanan nito sa Crazy high ratings in its noontime slot. Rich Asians, pero nauna na ang mga balita na isang prinsesa ang role niya Gabby’s other show, “Tsuperhero”, sa movie a­daptation ng best-sel­ler will be folding up soon since its title- book ng Singapo­rean novelist na si roler, , will have Kevin Kwan. Reportedly, para rin sa to concentrate soon on the taping of princess role ang audition video ni his primetime telefantasya. “Mulawin Heart. vs Ravena”. That means Gabby will May mga kakilala kami na have a lesser workload and maybe they nagsabi na maliit lamang ang can re-assess his availability to finally participation ng prinsesa sa kuwento squeeze in shooting a movie with ng Crazy Rich Asians sa libro ni Kwan na binasa nila kaya nagtataka Sharon, by which time their fans will sila dahil ginagawang big deal ng be more eager to watch their much mga Pilipino ang inclusion ni Kris sa awaited reunion on the big screen. nabanggit na project. 21 2017 21 Entertainment

Kapuso Network colors the season with hot- test program offerings + other stories

Summer has never been this vibrant as GMA Network brings Ravena. Headlining the biggest telefantasya of GMA this viewers new programs that are sure to add more color to the season. 2017 is none other than Kapuso Drama King Dennis Kicking off the Kapuso Network’s string of offerings on a feisty Trillo, multi-talented Kapuso actress Carla Abel- note is the sexy dramedy series D’ Originals. The show, which lana and Kapuso Premier Actress . Join- debuted last April 17 in North America and April 18 in Asia Pacific, ing her first-ever full length telefantasya is Asia’s the Middle East, and North Africa on GMA Pinoy TV, puts the Songbird -Alcasid. Playing very spotlight on the hilarious story of three wives and their tussles with special roles are Philippine TV’s Sweetheart Heart the three women who disrupt their quiet domestic lives. This series Evangelista-Escudero and versatile Kapuso actor is top billed by 2016 Cannes Best Actress Jaclyn Jose together with . Seasoned actor joins 2016 Gawad Urian Best Actress LJ Reyes, Ang Bagong Pantasya the star-studded cast. Featured in this primetime ng Bayan Kim Domingo, together with Katrina Halili, Jestoni masterpiece are the hottest young Kapuso love Alarcon, Mark Herras, Meg Imperial, Archie Alemania, and Lovely teams: , Derrick Monasterio, Bian- Abella. ca Umali and . One of GMA’s Following the seductive ensemble is a docu-reality show where talented actors Kiko Estrada is also part of the celebrity real or reel life couples take on the challenge of immersing soap. Completing the cast are the following: as parents to their adoptive children. Follow Your Heart, hosted by The Mulawins - , David Li- BEA B., Kapuso star Heart Evangelista-Escudero, will start airing on GMA cauco and Roi Vinzon; The Ravenas – Chynna Pinoy TV this April 23 in Asia Pacific and North America, and Ortaleza, Dion Ignacio, Winwyn Marquez and Idinispley April 24 in the Middle East and North Africa. TJ Trinidad; the actors in the mortal world – From raising a foster family to imparting life lessons to children, Angelu de Leon, Bobby Andrews, Joko Diaz, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko focuses on molding children’s values by Charee Pineda and . Mulawin vs. ang Malusog the stories they learn from their folks. The family-oriented show, Ravena is helmed by two of GMA’s acclaimed premiering May 7 on GMA Pinoy TV, is headlined by Ms. Gloria directors Dominic Zapata and Don Michael na Boobs Romero together with Jillian Ward, David Remo, Chlaui Malayao, Perez who is also the concept creator and head Julius Erasga. The show will be featuring celebrity guests every week writer of the series. Hindi nagpakabog si Bea Binene and for its pilot episode, Primetime Queen Marian Rivera-Dantes Completing the Kapuso Network’s roster of kay Barbie Forteza. Hayun nga is the special guest. This child-friendly show is directed by Rico hot new shows this summer is the local re- at nagpasi­l­­­ip din siya ng kanyang Gutierrez. make of the hit Koreanovela My Love from the alindog kahit na may nakatakip na Paying tribute to the colorful, romantic, heroic, and inspiring Star. Kapuso Ultimate Star manipis na skirt sa ibabang bahagi stories of Overseas Filipino Workers is the Network’s first OFW- breathes life to the popular character of Steffi, ng kanyang two-piece bikini sa isang themed weekly anthology, . Hosted by Kapuso Primetime and for the character of Matteo, GMA Network beach. Queen Marian Rivera, Tadhana aims to show viewers how Filipinos introduces newest Kapuso actor and heartthrob Ang bongga lang ni Bea, dahil abroad live, work, and love. The program will be available to Filipi- Gil Cuerva who auditioned for the role. Joining malusog nga ang boobs niya, ha! nos worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV starting on May 28. them are , Glydel Mercado, At siyempre, iginiit ng mga fans nila Another intriguing drama that will surely make the viewers Christian Bautista, , Renz Fernandez, na hindi ito retokada, na hindi nga glued to their television screens is the remake of the Spanky Manikan, Melissa Mendez, Nar Cabico. My tulad ng ibang nagpapaseksi sa successful TV series Impostora. It is also the first Love From The Star is under the helm of acclaimed mga dagat ngayon, na todo-display GMA-pro- duced TV drama adapted abroad. TV and movie director Bb. , and will nga ng kanilang alam na alam mo The After- noon Prime drama is headlined also premiere abroad via GMA Pinoy TV this coming namang niretokeng mga boobs. by Kapuso versatile leading lady May. Si Bea, gifted talaga pagdating and playing opposite her is GMA It is surely going to be one summer to remember sa part na `yon. No wonder, kiliting- leading man . with all of the new program offerings of the Kapuso kiliti ang mga male fans niya ngayon Also in the cast are versatile ac- Network. Catch them soon on GMA’s flagship inter- sa sexy photos niya, ha! tors Ryan Eigenmann, Assunta national channel, GMA Pinoy TV. Sa isang IG post, may picture de Rossi, Elizabeth Oropeza, Feel closer to home with the latest episodes of din naman si Derrick Monasterio , Vaness del your favorite Kapuso programs even when abroad. na hubad din ang katawan labas Moral, Leandro Baldemor, For more updates on the hottest shows, artists, ang mga pandesal. Tili ng fans Sinon Loresca, Yuan Fran- and international events of GMA Network, follow ng dalawa, bagay na bagay raw cisco, Dayara Shane, with the GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News talaga ang dalawa! special participation of James TV International on Facebook www.facebook.com/ Magkasama sina Bea atDerrick sa Blanco. Impostora is under GMAPinoyTV, www.facebook.com/gmalifetv, and ongoing na Tsuperhero at sa coming the helm of Albert Langitan. www.facebook.com/gmanewsinternational, Twitter Mulawin vs. Ravena. At sabi nga ng Also set to take flight via and Instagram @gmapinoytv, @gma_lifetv, and @ mga fans nila, wag nang pakawalan GMA Pinoy TV this May is the gmanewstvintl, or visit the GMA Pinoy TV of- pa ni Derrick si Bea, lalo na at seksi much anticipated and ground- ficial website at www.gmapinoytv.com. na rin ito ngayon. breaking telefantasya Mulawin vs.

Thea ready against AlDub fans Thea Tolentino admits she was happy but pa sa restaurant niya, ‘yung Concha’s, nung magagalit sa akin, please.” kaya mabigat ang role na ito. Ipinaglalaban nervous when she was informed that she will first taping day ko for their show.” niya ang pag-ibig niya, very vulnerable siya, be joining the cast of “Destined to Be Yours”, Is she replacing Koreen Medina as Mike grows as an Actor umiiyak talaga. But I’m glad na very positive where she now plays Trish, the first girlfriend the show’s contravida? “Ay hindi. Nasa ang feedback sa’kin ng viewers and netizens in college of Alden Richard as Benjie. It was eksena pa rin siya. May pagkakikay ‘yung is happy to be part of the number dahil sa portrayal ko kay Angelo.” Trish, who broke Benjie’s heart when he character niya as Marjorie. Ako naman, one hit soap in the afternoon today, “Ika- Mike just renewed his contract as a caught her kissing a classmate, played super maldita na in love pa rin kay 6 na Utos”, whose ratings are higher than Kapuso and GMA exec Lilybeth Rasonable by newcomer James Teng. Alden kasi walang closure ‘yung the noontime musical variety shows, so it’s praised him openly and declares that he is “Siyempre, medyo kinabahan ako aming paghihiwalay. It’s because now being extended really growing well as an actor. “We’re happy kasi we all know how protective of me kaya si Alden, wala nang to be shown up to because he’s a homegrown talent and he and AlDub fans sa loveteam nila,” sinerseryosong babae sa story. Saturday and not just continues to remain with us,” she adds. she says. “Naisip kong tiyak na So ngayon, nag-meet uli kami Monday to Friday. “Big “Bale 13 years na ako sa GMA since I won maba-bash ako. Kaya pinauna ko at hahabul-habulin ko siya. challenge sa’kin to be sa Starstruck 2 at hindi ko talaga makita ang na agad sa fans nilang wag nilang Abangan nyo mga eksena acting dito with Gabby sarili ko na aalis pa sa GMA,” Mike adds. seseryosohin ang pang-aagaw namin ni Maine dahil tiyak Concepcion, Sunshine “Sila talaga ang nag-nurture sa akin from the na gagawin ko kay Alden na magkakaroon kami ng Dizon and Ryza Cenon start at nararamdaman ko ang pagmamahal dahil trabaho lang po ito.” mga tarayan portion. And and thankful ako na nila all throughout dahil hindi nila ako So how is it so far? once again, gusto ko pong sa’kin napunta ang role pinabayaan. Lagi nilang ipinararamdam sa “Okay naman. Both Alden ipaalala sa diehard fans niya ni Angelo Trinidad na in love kay Sunshine akin ‘yung tiwala nila sa projects na binigay and Maine are friendly, easy to na trabaho lang po ang after maghiwalay sila ni Gabby,” he says. nila sa’kin, kaya naririto pa rin ako.” get along with. Si Alden, nagpakain lahat, kaya sana, wag silang “Malalalim ‘yung hugot ng character ko 22 2017 22 Spotlight

RJ, NAG-QUIT SA SHOWBIZ PARA MAG-MIGRATE SA AUSTRALIA

TIYAK na hindi naging madali ang naging desisyon ng actor na si RJ Padilla (half-brother ni Daniel Padilla at isa sa mga anak ng actor na si ) na talikuran ang showbiz para mag-migrate sa Australia kasama ang kanyang misis na sia Rosalie Bianca Abdelsayed-Padilla at dalawang maliit na anak na parehong babae. Ang ex-PBB: Unlimited graduate Manila intercontinental Hotel, 1970 na si RJ ay nagpaalam na rin sa longest- running gag show na “Bubble Gang” na pinangungunahan ni Michael V. kung saan siya kabilang at tinapos lamang niya ang taping ng “Destined to be Yours” nina Alden Richards at Maine Mendoza at saka siya sumunod sa Australia to join his wife and two kids na naunang umalis sa kanya. Nasa ibang panig naman ng Australia naka-base ang ex-wife ni na si Liezl Sicangco at iba nilang mga anak ni Robin. Nalungkot man si Rommel sa pag- migrate ni RJ at pamilya nito sa Roselands, New South Wales, Australia, iginagalang naman niya ang naging desisyon ng kanyang anak at misis nitong si Rosalie. RJ left for Australia last April 16. Li Eron interviews Charms and Britney Waito as a pre-concert promotion for Rise March birthday celebrant, Miles, celebrated her 2017 on March 11, 2017 with her of a Songbird featuring Fienne Mendoza. friends from Ontario Filipino Women’s Club (OFWC) in Scarborough - Ontario.

Charo Santos-Concio President to get ULTRA stampede is the “most painful” chapter in her TV career emergency powers to Isa raw sa hindi malilimutan ni ABS- lived and relived those moments, the CBN Chief Content Officer Charo shock of having so many people die has solve traffic – Poe Santos-Concio sa kanyang not faded. buong TV career ay ang “They were our audience, principal sponsor of Senate Bill No. 1284 nangyaring stampede sa those whom we promised to or the proposed Traffic and Congestion ULTRA PhilSports Arena serve.” Nabanggit din ni Charo Crisis Act. noong 2006. sa Foreword ng libro kung According to the senator, the Senate Matatandaang noong paano niya hinarap ang mga tao is expected to speed up deliberations on February 4, 2006, isa sanang at sabihing hindi na matutuloy said bill when sessions resume after its masayang selebrasyon ang ang programa. six-week break, following a drawing up nakatakdang mangyari sa “As the time for our show’s of “common priorities” by the Palace and PhilSports Arena para gunitain scheduled airing approached, it Congress. ang unang anibersaryo ng noontime show was decided that somebody had to go out Malacañang and Congress officials noon ng ABS-CBN na , kung on stage to tell the expectant crowd that recently met to list 10 priority measures saan si ang host. the show would not go on. “Despite the which included the emergency powers to Subalit isang trahedya ang nangyari horror of the last few hours, people still solve traffic in Metro Manila and other nang magkaroon ng stampede, kung saan waited and hoped that the show would urban areas. 71 katao ang namatay at mahigit 400 push through. Who knew what they MANILA -- Senator expects Poe, chair of the Senate committee ang nasugatan. Noong panahong iyon, si could do to the bearer of the bad news? the Senate to pass a bill granting President on public services, had sponsored Ma’am Charo—ang tawag kay Charo sa I volunteered to do it.” Inamin niyang Duterte emergency powers to address the the emergency powers bill as early as industriya—ay executive vice president natakot siyang humarap noon sa audience worsening traffic in the country before the December 14 last year. pa ng ABS-CBN. Sa libro niyang na naghihintay ng kanilang anunsiyo. 17th Congress adjourns in June. The proposed emergency powers bill pinamagatang My Journey: The Story of “Hinarap ko yung takot na yun This as she stressed that “ending the authorizes the President, through his an Unexpected Leader, inalala ni Charo kasi katungkulan ko na akuin yung daily agony and sufferings of commuters appointed Traffic Crisis Manager, to kung paano nakaapekto sa career niya ang responsibilidad.” Ayon kay Charo, “It was is long overdue” and “any further delay use alternative methods of procurement ULTRA stampede. Hanggang ngayon ay really one of the most painful chapters in solving the traffic crisis is denying under existing laws to expedite the naalala pa rin daw ng dating presidente in my career in ABS-CBN, and that’s a them the basic rights and due service they implementation of key transportation at CEO ng Kapamilya network kung ano lesson I will never forget. deserve to get from government.” projects. ang naramdaman niya nang mabalitaan “And I think that’s the lesson that the Once passed, the senator assured that The measure covers land, sea and air ang pangyayari. Lahad niya, “The horrors Kapamilyas should always remember in the massive transportation projects will be transport that sets parameters on how to that unfolded from the time I received their hearts and in their minds. It keeps us up for public scrutiny. exercise the emergency powers. the news over the phone to the days and grounded, it makes us human. “While we agree to the emergency Meanwhile, Poe called on concerned weeks immediately after it will forever be “It was a very humbling experience. powers, we shall ensure that such will be agencies to implement immediate etched in my memory. There are many lessons that can be derived FOI-compliant, fiscally responsible and solutions to address the worsening traffic “No matter how many times I have from that.” adhering to deadlines,” said Poe, who is and ease commuter woes.

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The entertainment industry is no doubt 2009, became popular after starring on “Pinagtrabauhan niya ‘yon. Kasi even now, eh, one cutthroat competition. Lucky the hit remake of “;” and the magtatanong pa rin siya. Minsan, nagpa-practice Call are those who get to sign lucrative romantic–comedy series “On The Wings pa rin siya sa banyo. ‘Yung mga ganu’n pina- contracts with major studios. Then Of Love.” practice niya ‘yung skills niya. 416-945-2336 again, there are those who prefer He is happy now doing shows on “Minsan nahuli ko nga siya, umiiyak sa to go freelance, happy to choose GMA, TV5 and ABS-CBN. He was last banyo, nagpa-practice pero kasi ganu’n naman their own projects with seen on the Kapuso drama anthology talaga. Kailangan lahat ng mga bagay, showbiz whomever, wherever. “Karelasyon.” man o hindi, pagtatrabahuhan mo talaga.” It can be tricky at The actor now wants to do a variety Anong advice ba ang binibigay sa kanya ng Duterte: Proposed times but freelancing of roles, noting, “At the end of the kapatid? talents Emmanuelle day kasi I just love acting, so for me, “Marami. Kasi marami rin akong mga law on ROTC revival Vera and Albie Casiño consider that’s the most important thing.” ginagawa, dancing and acting. Lagi siyang nag-a- the set-up more ideal. He added, “And I want it to be advice sa akin. Like for example now, may bago in the works Emmanuelle, who entered na parang ’pag sinabing Albie, ‘Ah an akong ginawang dance video, medyo madilim, the business in 2010 and has actor, he can do whatever role.’” hindi niya gusto ‘yung una, nagre-shoot kami. SAN JOSE, ANTIQUE – President starred on several ABS-CBN Ginawa ko pa rin talaga kasi for her, quality. Duterte said he will either restore series such as “1DOL,” “Got Now online She wants the best for me.” the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps To Believe,” “Pangako Sa’Yo,” Albie and Emmanuelle are featured on D5 Wala naman daw siyang nararamdamang (ROTC) program or create a law that and “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” among others, Studio’s web series “The Complex.” pressure kahit sikat ang sister niya at will require the youth to undergo revealed she’s okay leaving Star Magic, the Is it easier to do a 10-minuter web series than pinagkukumpara sila. mandatory military training to instill a training and management subsidiary of ABS- an actual half an hour shows on TV, we asked “No, hindi siya pressure. Parang for me, hindi sense of responsibility, discipline, and CBN. ko siya tine-take as comparison, it’s like more the two. love of country. The 22-year-old singer-actress noted, of an inspiration. So parang hindi ko nakikita “Difficult din,” Albie said. “’Pag nakita n’yo “I’m here to announce that I am “Honestly, I feel like it was nice to be released how we shoot, parang isang TV series din.” ‘yung difference namin but it’s like I’m more and to be able to explore other things in my thankful na she’s ahead of me, she’s step ahead working on a law that would restore the career.” of me. So parang may naga-guide sa akin. And ROTC,” he said, adding that it is the But what prompted her decision, we asked. Issa Pressman does not feel there is better na merong naga-guide, nagsu- only way to assure him that the next “Networks kasi are pressured being compared to support sa iyo,” pagtatapos ni Issa. generation can defend the country when very particular whom the need arises. they will build up. If sister Yassi Pressman why romance “Who else will defend you? You will they decide to build ask America? They will not die for you. up someone, there are Pang-limang pelikula na ni Issa Pressman, with Yen did not bloom Kayo ang magpakamatay sa bayan niyo others who get left kapatid ni Yassi, ang Luck At First Sight ng Viva ,” he added. According to Duterte, those behind. at N2 Productions, pero hindi Kapamilya actor Arron Villaflor had a rather “I don’t have any hard naman daw siya naiinip kung simple explanation who will undergo ROTC training would feeling with them (Star mabagal man ang pag-usad ng why his friendship be the ones who can guide and protect Magic, ABS-CBN), I’m kanyang showbiz career. with did the civilians in case of violence and always very thankful for “Ay, hindi po… hindi not blossom into anarchy since they have the knowledge all the things they’ve naman. Ako talaga, for me, romance. on handling firearms. “Nawalan kami ng done for me. But, I in this industry, my personal He said scrapping the program was oras pareho,” he said. think this is the best time for me to go and find opinion, fame isn’t the game. shortsighted when an investigation could other ways to boost my career.” Recall the two were “For me talaga is how long you could stay. have been conducted in the first place. Emmanuelle is now with Cornerstone ‘Yung nagtatrabaho ka and at the same time, linked to each other “Yung iba ayaw ng ROTC. Would you Entertainment agency. She is open to joining may iba ka ring trabaho kasi I’m also into when they worked on the afternoon series “All GMA Network in the future. filmmaking, I make my own... not official. Of Me” back in 2015. In August, Yen revealed rather that I would come up with a law “I wouldn’t mind if Cornerstone brings me “I’m a CommArts student from Miriam so Arron was courting her. that would conscript you — require there,” she said. “But they also have Spring ‘yung mga travel videos, mga ganu’n, my own “Lagi lang siyang nagpapadala ng mga you to undergo military training, Films so baka I just might do some movies for dance videos I make, so parang I also do some pagkain, flowers. Lagi lang kami nagku- compulsory,” he said, citing countries them.” personal stuff, so parang I play around the kuwentuhan sa set,” she was quoted to have said. like and as examples. “So But it fizzled. Even then, she would rather be known more world of art. So iba-iba rin ‘yung nagagawa ko,” make a choice — either you have ROTC “Naging sweet-sweet-an kami. Umabot doon. as singer. paliwanag ng kapatid ni Yassi. training so that we can depend on you “Kasi ’yun po talaga ako eh. I’m a singer- Not officially na naging kami pero more than Naniniwala din ang dalaga na pana-panahon to take care of the country, or [undergo songwriter so I think du’n ko gusto mas din lang talaga ang pagsikat sa showbiz. friends,” Arron said. mandatory military training],” he added. makilala,” said she, who joined “The Voice Of “I believe na you have to deserve it and in Arron also went on to share in a separate The Philippines” in 2013. order to deserve what you have kailangang ABS-CBN News article that he respects Yen’s He, meanwhile, advised the around Albie, on his part, cites his battle with pinagtatrabahuhan mo yon. Kailangang decision to prioritize her family. 12,000 participants of the Palarong Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder pina-practice mo, you do your best in order to “Kasi mahirap ituloy ang plano na hindi Pambansa to learn how to love the (ADHD) as reason for his departure from ABS- achieve something. handa sa isa’t-isa or ’yung isa handa pero ’yung country at all cost and provide their CBN. Para kay Issa, deserve ng kapatid niyang si isa hindi. It’s not going to work,” he added. services to the country if needed. “Nandito lang ako, ayaw ko namang mangulit It was in 2013 when Albie left Star Magic. Yassi kung ano man ang fame na meron siya “Pinaka-importante ‘to — ‘yung sense sa kanya.” He, who joined the Kapamilya network in ngayon. of love mo sa bayan mo. ‘Wag mong hayaan na this country will deteriorate and go to the dogs,” he said.

mere suspicion of danger scares her. nakatanggap ng mga No more selfies with But fans, don’t give up. If at first you fail, you indecent proposals. Beijing alarmed over can always try again. Lea herself says you can. Paano ba niya ito hina- Spratly visit Lea And don’t ever think your idol doesn’t like handle? Lea Salonga the coach is just as passionate as Lea you. “Marami na po akong China has expressed alarm over the visit the performer. Speaking of faraway places, Miss Saigon na-encounter na ganyan recently reopened to mixed reviews in Broadway. kasi nga nagbabanda ako, of Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin If Lea Salonga turns Lorenzana and military generals to Pag- down your request for Lea’s heart goes out to the producer, Cameron eh. Na-handle ko naman asa Island last Friday, saying the move a photo op, don’t lose Mackintosh, and the cast, some of whom — po siya nang maayos. heart. The Tony awardee like Jon Jon Briones, and Eva “Siyempre, ano lang ako, friends lang. ran against a “consensus” between Beijing doesn’t mean to hurt Noblezada — are Filipino. Ngayon, si Tita Annabelle naman ang nagha- and Manila to peacefully settle their your feelings. And her Lea wants the new Miss Saigon to succeed. handle sa mga ganu’n,” natatawa niyang maritime row. “no” is not final and Lea thinks longevity, not what critics say, is pahayag. “Gravely concerned about and executory. the measure of a theater production’s success. Patuloy pa niya, “Mas less talaga sa akin dissatisfied with this, China has lodged She’s just protecting “If the company is happy, and the audience as an artist na nadyan na si Tita A. Siya yung representations with the Philippine side,” her security in these keeps on coming, that’s your last laugh. The best gumagalaw for me sa mga ganung bagay.” revenge is longevity.” Anu-ano na ba ang na-offer sa kanya ng mga said Lu Kang, spokesman of the Chinese uncertain times. foreign ministry. Lu also said the Chinese It happened to Selena, whom the founder of She cites the case of Les Miserablés. The DOM? government was verifying claims by a her fan club — Yolanda Saldivar —- shot and musical was widely panned through the years. “Lahat na lang po in-offer na nila sa killed her one shocking day. Yet it’s celebrating its 30th year in London’s West akin – bahay, kotse, condo, townhouse, mga group of Filipino fishermen that they Former The Voice contestant Christina End. mamahaling relo, bags, ganyan. Wala naman were fired upon by the China Coast Grimmie was felled by a bullet aimed at her Besides, she adds, a review is subjective. The akong isyu sa age, basta sa akin kung gusto ko Guard last March 27. by a man during a meet-and-greet in Orlando, opinion could be the critic’s alone. yung tao okey lang naman. Pero huwag naman Philippine officials are investigating the Florida. yung mas matanda pa sa parents ko (55 years reported attack on the Princess Johann The original Kim of Miss Saigon is old). Hahaha! boat, which the crew said occurred near How Kara Mitzki handles “At saka dapat gwapo kahit may edad na understandably scared. So she’s selective about a Chinese-occupied section of the Spratly Indecent Proposals siya. Parang ala- na kahit 40s na who to pose for photos with. She’s also forever archipelago on her toes. gwapo pa rin. Actually, mas appealing sa akin Lea, after all, is as human as you and me. The Inamin din ni Kara na ilang beses na siyang yung matured men,” pagtatapat pa niya. 24 2017 24 Ivan hopes Barbie would end up with Hunk Shot 21 year old him IPEN model is into martial arts. He is still pondering his future but he wants to be a sensei. Tom back to We wish him all the luck in his wrok after fa- IVAN Dorschner’s first claim to endeavour. fame was when pop star Katy Perry ther’s funeral performed here in Manila in 2012 TOM Rodriguez is back from the then she asked someone to come U.S. after attending the funeral of up on stage while she’s performing. his dad who succumbed to the big C Ivaand tried to forget showbiz. But in Arizona. He’s happy to know that when James Reid came for a show two new shows are waiting for him there and we met, he encouraged on GMA7. First is the telefantasya, me to return to Manila to try showbiz “Mulawin Vs Ravena” where he will anew. And now, I’d like to thank play Rodrigo, a mortal and not a GMA-7 dahil mas nakilala ako rito “taong ibon.” because of ‘Meant to Be’. People The second is a drama that’s who see me in public now call me titled “I Heart Davao”. No, it’s not a Ethan, my name in the show.” tribute to our President and the city It’s said that his tandem with in Mindanao from where he hails. Barbie Forteza as Billie has so many Someone tells us it’s a serious drama supporters, calling their love team as about having heart transplants. Vanbie. “Yes, I know. But in fairness, In both his new shows, Tom is may kanya-kanya ring supporters paired with real life girlfriend, Carla ‘yung love team ni Barbie with the Abellana. Our guess is that they’ll other guys. But siyempre, gusto kong just have a special participation in kami ni Barbie would end up with “Mulawin” as the parents of Bea each other, kaya lang, it’s not for me Binene, who plays a lead role along to decide. Malayo pa naman ang Ericson Pangilinan with Derrick Monasterio. It’s in “I tatakbuhin ng show so abangan na Heart Davao” where they will focus lang nila.” playing the lead characters.

Senator Enverga questions immigration by lottery

Ottawa, February 1, 2017 – Today, the no matter how deserving one is or how long Honourable Tobias C. Enverga Jr., Ontario one has been waiting to reunite the family. Senator, questioned the Government This is not fair,” the Senator continued. Representative in the Senate during question The questions raised by Senator Enverga period about the new lottery-based family covered why the Government gave such short reunification system for parents and notice about the changes, and what algorithms grandparents that the Trudeau government will be used for the random draw. announced in December 2016. The Government Representative, Senator “Waiting for the department currently Peter Harder, promised to inquire with the named Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship department and will provide answers to Senator Canada is something all immigrants have Enverga’s questions in the future. experienced, but we expected that there is some “I can assure all members of the public, and fairness to the process in terms of having a especially those who are caught in limbo by first-come – first-served system like in so many the changes, that I will share the Government’s other facets of life,” Senator Enverga said in a responses once they are tabled in the Senate,” statement. “A lottery-based system leaves the Senator Enverga ended. fate of deserving qualified applicants to chance

DON’T PRESS THE BUTTONS marked “WW” and immediately warm water sprayed all over his entire bottom. You should never ignore words of advice He thought, “Wow, this is strangely from people who are qualified to give it – pleasant, women really have it made!” otherwise things can turn out like in this Still curious, he pressed the button story… marked “WA” and a gentle breeze of warm A man on a flight to Chicago suddenly air quickly dried his hind quarters. found himself having an urgent need to “This is amazing!” he thought, “Men’s use the bathroom. He headed over to the rooms having nothing like this!” men’s room, nervously tapping his foot on He then pressed the button marked the floor of the aircraft. Each time he “PP”, which yielded a large powder puff tried the door, it was occupied. that delicately applied a soft talc to his A stewardess noticed his predicament rear. and told him, “I’ll let you use the ladies’ Well, naturally he couldn’t resist the room, but on one condition – don’t touch last button marked “ATR”, and then the buttons on the wall!” everything went black. The man breathed a sigh of relief while When he woke up in the hospital he sitting on the toilet, and his attention panicked and buzzed for the nurse. drifted to the buttons on the wall. The When she appeared, he cried out, buttons were marked “WW, WA, PP and “What happened to me?! The last thing I ATR”. remember, I was in the ladies’ room on a Making the mistake that so many men plane!” make in disregarding the importance The nurse replied, “Yes, I’m sure of what a woman says, the man let his you were having a great time until you curiosity get the best of him and decided pressed the ‘ATR’ button which stands for to try the buttons anyway. Automatic Tampon Remover… Your penis is He carefully pressed the first button under your pillow.”

25 2017 25 Nutrition Entertainment Myths Lemon water is not the Heart Evangelista-Escudero steps out of her ultimate solution comfort zone in Follow Your Heart + other stories There are a lot of people who have no nutrition training, yet somehow manage to burn How far can relationship goals stand the feature sa show [ay] mag-i-step out talaga Ivan, puring-puri ng Uber nonsensical ideas into peoples’ brains -- and ultimate test when real or reel celebrity sa aming mga comfort zones,” she adds. that’s how the questions below are born. couples find themselves in an For its pilot episode, Follow Your Heart Driver! Isang Uber driver ang naglabas ng 1. Does lemon water help flush your unfamiliar world? goes to Lake Pandin in San Pablo, Beginning April 23, Sunday to test celebrity couples Mark Herras and nararamdaman niya sa social media organs out and detox your body? matapos maging pasahero ang Kapuso Not only is it untrue, but my friend who is a afternoons will be extra Winwyn Marquez; and LJ Reyes and dentist tells me that he is seeing a lot people fun and challenging . From making and riding actor na si Ivan with eroded tooth enamel from all the as Kapuso actress-host their own rafts to fishing, the Kapuso Dorschner. lemon water they’re drinking. Heart Evangelista- stars will take on the Ayon sa kwento Drinking lemon water in Escudero joins various challenges to win nito sa Facebook, the morning adds more acid celebrity couples as the game. pagbukas pa lang ng to your empty stomach, which pinto ay magalang can cause you to have a gut they step out of Mark and Winwyn their comfort zones will accompany the na bumati si Ivan ache. Moreover, there is nothing ng magandang gabi miraculous about lemon, in Follow Your hardworking couple Lotlot sa kanya at patuloy especially on the Heart. and Romeo Sales. Romeo ‘detox’ front. Drink a Follow Your Heart builds makeshift boats that itong nagsasabi ng glass of lemon water is GMA Public tourists ride to cross Lake po at opo tuwing in the morning if you Affairs’ newest Pandin. Lotlot, even while nakikipag-usap must, but chase it with reality show that seven months pregnant, sa kanya. Nanghingi rin daw ito ng a glass of plain water dares real and reel helps out by pulling the rope paumanhin matapos ‘di kaagad makasagot to rinse the acid off sa kanyang mga text. Bukod pa rito, your teeth. Don’t brush celebrity couples that moves the raft across the to face demanding lake. The couple has eight nag-offer din daw ang Kapuso actor na your teeth right after tulungan siyang baybayin ang lugar gamit drinking lemon water, challenges faced by children. ang kanyang cellphone dahil hindi raw which will grind the common folk. Meanwhile, LJ and Paolo acid further into the tooth enamel, eroding it Each take on the tasks of couple Orlando gumagana ang kanyang Waze. more. episode features two and Gina Tolentino. Like Lotlot, Sumaludo ang Uber driver kay Ivan celebrity pairs who Gina also works the rafts on Lake dahil sa pagiging magalang nito at humble 2. I’m a vegetarian but why do I gain will take on the Pandin. Orlando, on the other kahit pa isang artista na at sikat na dahil sa weight? challenges of hand, is a fisherman. The catch he teleserye nilang Meant To Be sa GMA 7! You’re probably eating too much. Meat doesn’t make people gain weight, eating raising children – gets from the lake at dusk are sold too much food overall, and eating too much and money – for by Gina the following morning. Gabbi, Malaman ang Utak crap do. Lots of crappy food is vegetarian their adoptive Who will win between Mark Bilang April cover girl ng isang -- chocolate bars, French fries, McDonald’s family. and Winwyn and LJ and Paolo? magazine, nagkaroon ng pagkakataon milkshakes. Eliminating meat from your diet is Together, they will look after the Join Heart as she steps out of her si Gabbi Garcia na iparating sa kanyang not going to magically make you lose weight. children and perform household chores comfort zone and faces her most fans ang kahalagahan ng pagkakaroon ng Actually, you can gain weight easily by going such as washing clothes and cooking. challenging role to date. Watch real and malasakit sa bansa. vegetarian, since cutting out meat and fish It’s a show where drama, action, and reel celebrity couples take on the mission Sabi ng Kapuso means you’re cutting out several high quality entertainment are rolled into one. of raising a family in Follow Your Heart, star, bilang artista protein sources, which play a major role in satiety. Make sure you fill the protein void with The task does not end here as the beginning April 23 in Asia Pacific and ay meron siyang beans and lentils, tofu, Greek yogurt, and celebrity couples must battle it out in a North America, and April 24 in the responsibilidad na quinoa. series of fun games where cash prizes are Middle East and North Africa only on maging magandang at stake for their newfound families. The GMA’s flagship international channel, role model sa 3. Celery is Negative Calorie Food -- I winning host family will receive P50,000 GMA Pinoy TV. kanyang mga fans can eat as much as I want, right? while a consolation prize of P25,000 goes Feel closer to home with the latest at sa mga taong What? A negative calorie food is a food that to the non-winning host family. episodes of your favorite Kapuso nakakapanood sa supposedly takes more calories for the body Fans will definitely see another side programs even when abroad. For more kanya. to burn off, than it contains. The Internet is full of Heart in her latest project. “Never updates on the hottest shows, artists, and “You have to be aware of what’s of negative calorie websites, complete with comment sections that contain entertaining been seen iyong mga ginagawa namin. international events of GMA Network, happening, especially in the Philippines. spelling mistakes such as “stomac” and “artikle,” Matutuwa sila dahil mas makikilala nila follow GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life What’s happening in our administration, and claims such as “an apple contains 100 kami bilang mga artista, kung sino kami TV, and GMA News TV International what’s happening in terms of crime and calories and takes 120 calories to digest.” Um, sa totoong buhay” says Heart. on Facebook www.facebook.com/ everything else,” kuwento ni Gabbi. okay...no. If it sounds too good to be true, it’s too Aside from hosting the show, Heart GMAPinoyTV, www.facebook.com/ Maganda ang naging feedback ng good to be true. immerses herself in the challenges as well. gmalifetv, and www.facebook.com/ mga readers dahil para sa kanila, may “Ginawa ko iyong mga challenges. And gmanewsinternational, Twitter and matututunan ang kabataan sa kagaya ni 4. If I eat after 6 p.m., is the food going iyong iba mahirap siyempre dahil summer Instagram @gmapinoytv, @gma_lifetv, Gabbi na pinipiling maging socially-aware. straight to my ass? pero sobrang ang dami kong natutunan,” and @gmanewstvintl, or visit the GMA Hindi nga lang daw beauty si Gabbi, No. If you walk into a restaurant in or before 10 p.m., there’s no one there, says the Kapuso actress-host. “Expect Pinoy TV official website at www. kundi malaman din talaga ang utak nito. because it’s still too early for them to eat. Yet [na] nila na talagang lahat kami na mafi- gmapinoytv.com. (30) people in both those countries are nowhere near as obese as the people in North America. Your metabolic rate does lower slightly while you sleep, but not colour may come from molasses added to the (Pop-ups are not supposed to be taken significantly enough that bread, not wholesome grains as the bread seriously - EDITOR) you are going to go up maker would have you believe. Again, check Candid SPOOF the labels. a pants size if you have a snack before bed. I see clients who go to bed 6. I had the biggest meal last night, hungry because about I think I gained 5 pounds! That’s 10 years ago, Oprah possible, right? said on her show that she Not exactly, so relax. Your body doesn’t doesn’t eat after 6. Since when did Oprah know work like that. Weight is gained in small anything about nutrition? increments over days and weeks, not in one meal or one day. Be a repeat offender, 5. I’m eating multigrain bread, that’s so however, and your weight is going up. much better than white bread, right? After a huge, fatty meal, your body has to Possibly, but it depends on which bread deal with the fallout, which means you’ll likely you’re choosing. “Multigrain” means that it retain water from the salt, your intestines will contains multiple grains, and that’s about it. struggle to push all of that fat through, slowing Theoretically, that could mean anything from a digestion and making you bloated. teaspoon of wheat and rye flours in a sea of The best thing to do after you ate six plates white flour, or it could be a nice high fiber loaf at Mandarin Buffet is drink lots of water, and of bread. The claim of multigrain doesn’t mean eat as healthy as possible in the following whole grain, which should be the first ingredient days. A workout will help sweat out some extra in your bread. fluids and get things moving along in your gut. Fe Taduran and Cholo Lagdameo jhelp a Little Miss contestant during practice. Brown bread is much the same. The brown 26 2017 26 Scenes in the City+

relatives and close friends on April 15, 2017. Mr. and Mrs. Tomas will be voluntering during the Pinoy Fiesta Fred & Nenita Tomas celebrate Senator Tobias C. Enverga together with his wife Rosemer Al- and Trade Show Sa Toronto of the Philippine Canadian Charitable bovias Enverga graced the very memorable occasion for which Mr. Foundation which wiil be held on June 24, 2017 at the Metro To- 25th Wedding Anniversary and Mrs. Tomas were given a certificate of appreciation because of ronto Conention Centre, Hall A at 255 Front Street West, Toronto, By Dindo Orbeso their involvement Ontario, Canada and for inquiry kindly communicate at pinoyfiesta- St. Jamestown News Service as volunteers for the Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation [email protected]. which has been giving support to different community programs Also attached herewith are some of the pictures during the The husband and wife team of Alfred Tomas and Nenita Tomas in the Philippines like the Angcop housing projects, and among Tomas wedding anniversary. celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary which was attended by others.

Dance Competition#3: DAY 1 - Cassie Reyes wins 1st Place in her Novice Jazz Solo, age 8 category and 3rd Place in the Overall Novice age 8 -10 division. Cassie is the daughter of Belinda Reyes and Alex. LEFT, Mel Galeon (at left) of FV Foods pose with Chito Miranda, lead singer of Parokya ni Edgar. FV Foods was a sponsor of the Parokya ni Edgar concert at the Opera House. RIGHT, Mel Galeon of FV 1 Foods poses with Coco Martin at The Meeting Place in Oakville after the concert.

2 3 A casual gathering of Bikolano “Oragons” on April 8, 2017 at Pinoy Radio station in Vaughan, L-R : Talakayan Radyo Filipino producer Jess 1. Cholo Lagdameo choreographs the PCCF Little Miss candidates. 2. PCCF Little Miss candidates pose with officers during aTVC Cabrias, radio political commentator Tony A. San Juan, Action Honda taping. 3. Miss Philippines 2016 Krista Bella and Miss Teen Philippines 2015 nathalie Ramos helps chorographs Miss Philippines general manager Rafael Nebres and Paralegal & Buhay Migrante co- candidates. 4. Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation officers pose during aTVC taping. 5. Mrs. Philippines and Little Mr. anchor Earl Francis Dacara( Photo by: Totz Bombase.) Philipppines pose during a TVC taping.

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