OCTOBER 2015 L ittleM anilaConfidential Get more people to pay taxes CEBU CITY: As the Philippine Congress Fund (IMF) has proposed that the Doing so would safeguard the country’s Jayanath Peiris during a press briefing at seeks to finalize a comprehensive tax country get more people to pay taxes while revenue stream, said IMF Resident reform law,. the International Monetary. it lowers its income tax rate. Representative to the Philippines Shanaka TAXES page 26 Why some OFW’s remain Poor MANILA - While most Overseas MEGAN Filipino Workers (OFWs) earn bet- ter in other countries, some of them still experience financial problems despite years of hard work due to inefficient money management. The Commission on Filipinos YOUNG Overseas (CFO) has identified over- dependency of families and relatives HEATING UP of OFWs as one of the common OFW’S REMAIN POOR MARIMAR continued on page 26 Duterte may still run for WHY JULIE YAP President DAZA WROTE A STORY BOOK ON INSIDE MISTRESSES Conservatives to make home ownership easier Ready for Teleserye Bida Chic Sheik Angeline Guzman gets to play Dorothy in her Wizard of Oz-themed 7th birthday Inah Canlapan, Mikaela, Edessa Andrada, Jeo navarro and Maria Dolorosa Canada President Philip Alilio awards one of the best-dressed international outfits to Panaligan are busy rehearsing their songs for the Teleserye Bida Guest of Honor, Mayor Renato Alilio and his lovely wife Lebbie during their welcome dinner in celebration at Fairmont Royal York hotel. concert on October 23. See poster on page 16. celebration of the Virgin Mary (RIGHT). PHOTOS BY NENE PANGANIBAN OCTOBER 2015 OCTOBER 2015 L. M. Confidential 1 2 L. M. Confidential OCTOBER 2015 OCTOBER 2015 An Open Letter to All Filipino Canadians : Katrina Halili in Pauleen “Let ‘s Vote and Help us Wake Destiny’s Rose engaged, Vic MANILA - Katrina Halili is back in a Up the Sleeping Tamaraw” villain role in her latest soap opera for builds house GMA titled Destiny Rose. To my dear Kababayans, Filipinos at heart and mind. “Yes! But there’s a twist. This time The Federal election is just weeks away. We know that politicians, incumbent around, the subject for her Filipinos in Canada and Canadians are or not, understand that many Filipinos of my oppression going to the polls on October 19, 2015. are not into block voting or into strategic is a male played They will elect their favourite candidates voting. But as an ethnic group of varying by Ken Chan. of different political stripes be they of red, political loyalties, in a desirable way, we Although he plays orange , blue or orange affiliations. One thing can be a big swing vote, thus giving notice a transsexual here, is for sure, and as research reflects , not all that we need a voice and one that will eligible Filipinos are interested in voting nor represent and champion our unanswered still he’s a man. exercising their democratic right of suffrage. , non-articulated needs and issues, such I’m happy because It is from this rationale that I am reaching as enhanced pension, seniors assistance , I won’t have any out to you, fellow Filipinos who are child care, family reunification, improved apprehension in considered the best and most responsible caregiver & temporary foreign worker getting a bit physical in our scenes people to convincingly encourage and programs, professional licensing & academic together, like slapping or pulling hair. PAULEEN Luna was wearing a beautiful reasonably connect , through your respective accreditation, jobs with living wages, poverty With female stars, I find it hard because ring with a huge gem in “Eat Bulaga” a families, friends and neighbours, to the more reduction, affordable housing, education and they might get hurt so most of the than 70,000 Filipinos determined by research, many more. couple of days ago and this made people times, we fake the scenes,” she says. found not participating in past elections for We know that with you rightfully helping wonder if it’s already an engagement With Ken, Kat is free to do what various reasons. We need to “wake them up”, into community building and transformation, ring. When asked about it, she was quite she wants to make the scenes realistic. the so- called “sleeping giant”, i.e. the fierce you will be able to “rally the troops” by evasive and she left for America last “I slap him, I kick him, name it. “tamaraw”, to start moving and shaking requesting Pinoys at Pinays to adequately Thursday to attend the wedding of a And the good thing is, his character, its energy and enthusiasm for a noble and use the power and merits of the Internet relative with her mom. But while she was inherent purpose...to vote. and social media like Facebook, Tweeter, being basically kind, doesn’t retaliate. away, it was her fiance, Vic Sotto, who We know that individuals and groups are etc. This way, the power of connectivity and So I really play it to the hilt. I’m happy confirmed to the press that yes, they’re into this campaign for Filipinos to “go out cooperation is well placed and working for that so far, the scenes come out very indeed now officially engaged. and vote”. This is not enough. We need you.... our “Go- Out- To- Vote” drive. natural.” as a community-building partner, to take the This is just the beginning and a great move “Hindi ko naman puwedeng i-deny Katrina has only good words for lead and assume the great expectation of a forward , expectantly leading to meet our ‘yun,” he says. “But the details, we’ll just Ken. civic service for our community’s success and collective aspiration of becoming a “ potent reveal it sa tamang panahon.” “He deserves this big break. development.. force” in the Canadian political landscape. We heard that Vic is now having a big When dressed in women’s clothes, he We know that intelligent voting will mean Ergo, our actions and participation in the new house being constructed in a plush really fits the role to a T! He looks that as Filipinos we have our obligation political process will undoubtedly contribute new village in Laguna. It’s said to be the to choose our government leaders not to to our achieving the long-cherished dream of feminine. And he delivers, acting-wise. future love nest of Pauleen and him and mention to support a candidate that would political maturity and political influence, now In fact, before the take, I always ask his their future family. Vic is 61 while Pauleen hopefully meet our needs, concerns and issues and into the future in our adopted homeland. permission that I’ll be a little physi- Your vote counts ! Your vote matters! is 26. Vic has four children with three impacting us all since the 1970’s diaspora. cal on him and it’s just fine with him Our Julius Tiangson, who is running for Most sincerely yours, women (some of whom are even older than because he also wants the scenes to Conservative MP in Mississauga Centre Tony A. San Juan, OCT Pauleen) and all of them approve of his Chairman come out as realistic as possible. He is one of the best we have. Of course there relationship with her. Our best wishes. We Filipino Canadian Political Action Council - seeks our advice as well in his attack of are many other Member of Parliament FCPAC hope the saying “Age doesn’t matter” will the role and so far, he’s doing very well,” candidates outside of our ethnicity who are hold true for them. well-qualified and has the interest of the she states. OCTOBER 2015 OCTOBER 2015 L. M. Confidential 3 Law allows armed constables to Wat Da FACT? use force against violators BY JOSE BAKING GRACE POE IS OLD NEWS Shoot the tires JOIN THE “DRAFT LOVI POE FOR PRESIDENT” MOVEMENT I’ve had enough of this nonsense talk about “will she or won’t she run” about Grace Poe when she finally declared her candidacy. It’s about time. It has dragged on for too long. She’s not even a real Poe. Why settle for fake Poe when we can have the real Poe. Stop the Fake Poe from taking the Presidency. Let’s start a Draft Lovi Poe for President movement. Is everbody really as compassionate in Real Life beats Media I SAID ‘GO STRAIGHT’ A Highway Patrol policeman tries to put order on Just because an issue is popular with the media the lanes of Epifanio delos Santos Avenue on Day 1 of the unit’s take real life as they are on social media? over of traffic control of Metro Manila’s busiest thoroughfare. Everybody says their hearts go out to the refugees. does not mean it is of high concern with the Everybody says let them in. Everybody is critical of regular people, the people who are quietly Stephen Harper when he says we have to screen them working their one, two or more regular jobs to MANILA - The law allows armed traffic authorities to “use force” in because they come from war-torn countries. feed their family, pay their bills and their taxes. carrying out their traffic management duties. But how many would let anybody in their own house In act, opinion polls find widespread support for “Guns are part of their [police] uniform in the first place so they if somebody knocks on their door and says let me in. Is the status quo when it comes to taking in Syrian can use [them] if the situation calls for it,” Alberto Suansing, former that any different than a refugee? On TV, one refugee chairman of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory was caught on camera shouting “I did not leave the asylum-seekers according to the a Globe and Mail column.