2017 NOVEMBER

Why our nurses are leaving Around 19,000 nurses leave the to work abroad every year

MANILA, Philippines – For 32-year-old Jimmy Carpon, being an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) is his destiny. Many of his relatives have already migrated abroad, mostly to the , and his parents wanted the same for their children. “It was their dream,” Jimmy said. And so when the time came for Jimmy to choose a course in college, he didn’t think twice about going to nursing school. Nursing, after all, was all the rage in the early 2000 – mostly because of the opportunity of working in countries where nurses are in demand. With a scholarship, Jimmy finally graduated and worked as a nurse at St Luke’s Medical Center. To further his career, Jimmy also got a masteral degree, which allowed him to be an instructor for different schools and review centers. Gabi ng His stint as instructor when nursing was at its peak allowed him to earn big. Nursing programs were popping up everywhere and schools were producing more nurses than ever before. This brought in a massive increase in demand for reviewers. Pasasalamat But this success was short lived. As the industry started to crumble due to the oversupply See ABS stars , of nursing graduates in 2011, the Commission on Higher Education started phasing out substandard nursing Jaya and former programs. The clampdown was felt by review centers like the one Jimmy VP Noli de Castro on worked for, as the number of enrollees declined. November 18, 2017. Struggling with his finances, Jimmy DETAILS INSIDE rekindled with his parents’ dream of sending him abroad.

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OPM Shine Star Circle Academy held their annual recital- concert featuring their students as a showcase of their talents . The theme was Original Pilipino Music (OPM). One of the students, Krystal Castillo (ABOVE) shows off her two talents, singing and dancing. RIGHT, Samantha Gavin is also one of the students who performed.

1 2017 1 2 2017 2 is out of ‘’ According to a report, he confirmed signed a management he’s out of the project. contract with the Enrique Gil will not be joining Liza Network’s talent Soberano’s highly-anticipated project management arm. Honey Shot ‘Darna’ next year, according to a report Sophie feels excited by InsideShowbiz.ph. to call the Kapuso “Wala na ako sa Darna. Well, nag- Network as her new meeting kami, wala na ako sa Darna. It’s home and looks final,” he was quoted to have said. forward to doing more quality projects. While there was no confirmation, there “Being in a new environment feels were rumors that Enrique was eyed to exciting for me and of course being able play Liza’s leading man in the iconic film. to act with GMA’s talented and brightest Fans are now asking: If this is the case, artists. I’m also open to try new things will Liza have a different leading man or that will challenge me as an actress,” she will her character go solo in the movie? shared. Nonetheless, LizQuen supporters still Sophie Albert is welcomed by GMA have a lot to look forward to as the two Artist Center as its newest member are gearing for their return on primetime When asked about who she wants to TV through the series ‘Bagani.’ work with, “Yung mga iniidolo ko dito sa GMA ay sina Marian, Lovi, Solenn and Newest addition to Heart. I can’t wait to meet and work with Mikee, 12, as them soon.” she is called GMA Artist Center Present at the contract signing were GMA Senior Assistant Vice President for by family and GMA Artist Center welcomes Sophie Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago – friends, goes Albert to the Kapuso family as she Lara and co-manager Manny Valera. to St. Rose de Lima Catholic school. Her daring sa show, pero hindi raw ‘yun ang Migo Adecer, mai-in love sa magiging main focus nila. Ani Ivan, “Kung sports is track character ni sa ‘The daring naman ang kailangan, i-sprinkle na and field. Her namin. Pero hindi ‘yun ang main course. Ang One That Got Away?’ main course, comedy.” favorite dish is Ano naman ang ginagawang pasta. She is Kabilang sina Migo Adecer, paghahanda ng tatlo para sa show? Ika at sa upcoming GMA drama ni Migo, “I try to go to the gym five times the daughter na The One That Got Away. Makakasama ng a week, and I treat it like work.” Dagdag tatlo si at ang tatlong leading naman ni Ivan, “Two meals a day [ako of Michael and ladies ng show na sina , Max ngayon.] It’s vegan.” Jane Guzman. Collins at Lovi Poe. Sports naman daw ang Sa istorya ng teleserye, si Migo ay pinagkakaabalahan ni Jason. Aniya, magkakagusto sa karakter ni Lovi, si Ivan “Adventurous ako, eh. Mahilig ako sa naman ay makakapareha si Max at si Jason extreme sports [like] surfing, motocross, tapos ay iibig kay Rhian. mountain biking.” Ayon sa 24 Oras report ni Cata Tibayan, Michaela Guzman handa rin daw ang boys na magpaka-

3 2017 3 Arjo Atayde and Sue Ramirez are the Bea Binene is now a new to watch out for movie producer

Arjo Atayde is praised by veteran co-actress for his celebrity Final call for movie, Binene told The romantic role in new Kapamilya serye. premiere ‘Fading Paradise,’ teen Times how she Sa show launch ng bagong Kapamilya serye na night of actress’ first movie had long wanted to All That Matters na pinagbibidahan ng mag-inang “Spirit of venture at QCinema come up with a project at Arjo Atayde, ni-reveal ni Arjo na the Glass Nineteen-year- out of her passion to magkakaroon ang character niya dito ng love story at 2, The old TV star Bea protect Mother Earth. ang kanyang Haunted”, Binene has ventured She hopes that Fading leading lady since into the other side Paradise, a featured ay si Sue everyone of moviemaking movie in the ongoing Ramirez. is praising as producer of an QCinema Film Festival, “First her effective advocacy film titled, will be able to help time,” performance “Fading Paradise,” spread awareness on the diumano as the most a story about need to be responsible ito for “maarte” millennials trying to citizens for the sake of Arjo. Hindi bitch in find a missing island the environment. nagbuhat their barkada that helped open the portal for the dead in Bicol. “My mom and I ng kanyang to get in and haunt them. “Natural na natural ang Fading Paradise underlines how wanted to produce an indie film bangko acting mo,” one writer tells her. excessive waste and its improper na may cause and gusto namin si Arjo pero nagsalita ang batikang artista na si Ces “I’m really flattered kasi first big role ko ito in a disposal poses a threat on the siyang i-tour sa mga schools. So Quesada, na kasama rin sa naturang serye, para sa movie,” she says. “I’ve done two movies before na bit country’s beautiful islands. we came up with the concept na tamabalang Arjo at Sue. “Sasabihin ko lang kasi roles lang ang ginagampanan ko. Unlike in ‘Spirit of The 19-year-old has long magaan lang but can still educate siyempre si Arjo, humble talaga tong batang to ‘no. the Glass 2’ where I play one of the leads. But I’m wanted to produce a film others. Our target audience is Medyo sinasabi niya na nahihirapan siyang tanggalin happier na very positive ang feedback sa movie, very that discusses her passion for really the millennials,” said the ang pagka-Joaquin niya pero I can assure you, kasi effective daw in making the audience scream.” environment protection GMA Network artist. karamihan ng eksena ko kasama ko siya saka si Sue, “Spirit of the Glass 2, The Haunted” opens in As part of the cast, Binene is With her first movie venture alam mo nakakakilig silang dalawa.” theaters today. Some writers urge Ashley to join a one of two best friends along with now in select cinemas, Binene Ang sinasabing ‘Joaquin’ ni Ces ay ang matagal na beauty pageant as she’s tall, pretty and seems quite Krystal Reyes who go on a search is grateful to have enjoyed the ginampanan na kontrabida role ni Arjo sa FPJ’s Ang articulate. “Wala pa po ‘yan sa plans ko kasi 18 lang for the paradise island where they support of celebrity friends, Probinsyano, na talaga namang tumatak na sa mga ako. Maybe in a few years from now, I will consider it grew up. Upon reaching their namely the rest of the cast manood ng Kapamilya network. kasi marami ngang nagsasabing sumali raw ako.” destination, they sadly realize that including Coleen Perez, Kenneth Patuloy pa ni Ces na kaabang-abang ang tambalang We ask her co-star in ‘Spirit of the Glass 2”, Bb. the paradise they once knew is Paul Cruz, Mark Castillo and Arjo at Sue. “Di mo maiimagine kung gaano, ibang- Pilipinas Universe 2016 Maxine Medina, if Ashley now just a beautiful memory. Angelo Serno, with the special iba talaga siya dito. So I think bukod sa tambalang has the potential to be a beauty queen? “Of course, In deciding to produce a participation of Alma Moreno. Arjo at Sylvia bilang mag-nanay, ang bagong aabangan puwedeng-puwede si Ashley sa beauty pageant,” ay yung kanilang love story hindi mo maiimagine na says Maxine. “She’s more than qualified. But tama si Arjo, capable din talaga. Actually, nakakakilig yung siya, wait for a couple of more years so she’d mature mga eksena nila.” a bit more. Sobrang sweet na bata nitong si Ashley Sumegundo si Sylvia at number one fan talaga ng kaya nagkasundo kami agad. Pareho kaming mahilig Senator Enverga defends bagong tambalan ang kasamahan nilang si Ces. kumain kaya food buddies kami. Marami kami laging Nang tanungin si Arjo na kung pwedeng mauwi baon sa shooting, share kami at chikahan kami lagi sa sa totohanan ang love team niya with Sue, ang sagot aming tent.” caregivers and questions ni Arjo ay, “Hindi e, paano ko ba mae-explain. As of And what can Ashley say about working with now I’m building a (working) relationship with her Maxine? “I admit na noong una, intimidated ako, again rising processing and I’ve known Sue since the start of my career. One kasi beauty queen siya, e. Pero nawala agad ‘yun of the first few artists na nakilala ko na sobrang bait sa kasi she turned out to be very approachable, very times for permanent akin, so right now po ang masasabi ko we really have talented pa, at ‘yun na nga, share kami sa mga baon a good working relationship.” namin sa set.” Dagdag pa ni Arjo regarding Sue, “I love her. Recently, Ashley threatened to sue some hackers residency applications She’s not maarte, sobrang husay na arista. This is who also hack her social media accounts. her genre so nung napili po si Sue I was so happy. “Nakakainis kasi lagi nilang hina-hack ang Senator added. Hindi ako magmamarunong, bago to sa akin, so for Instagram and Twitter accounts ko and they seem The questions raised by sure matututo ako sa kanya. And I am, no doubt I to enjoy sa pagpo-pose ng messages na, kunwari, Senator Enverga examined am. Kasi napakahusay niya talaga, mapa-light man o ako ang nagpadala. Buti na lang, naibalik na rin sa whether the government mapadrama magaling siya.” akin ang Instagram account ko kaya di na lang ako would be providing specific magdedemanda kasi hindi ko rin naman kilala ‘yung attention to caregivers, Ashley praised for being hacker. many of whom have been But my Twitter account, nasa hacker pa rin at feel waiting years to be reunited ‘bitch’ na feel niya ang pagiging ako. Sana mabawi ko na with their loved ones, or rin.” whether the government ASHLEY Ortega is beaming from ear to ear after the would allow the wait times for their permanent residency applications to continue to rise. OTTAWA, November 3, The Government 2017 – On November 2, the Representative, Senator Peter Honourable Tobias C. 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Yet, this comes as they reflects the apportionment of continue to underdeliver on the economic class family reunion as immigration file,” said Senator well as other lanes through which Jose “Joey” Baking Noli Gumapac Froilan Baking Raymond Santos Jojo Taduran Enverga in a statement. “The people gain access. The minister wait times to process permanent has made a commitment, both residency applications for NOTICE CORRESPONDENTS when he was here as well as in The advertiser has purchased the right of reproduction in LM Canada’s caregivers continue to the other place, to improve the Ed Tubale Confidential only & not for use for other publications. The exception climb. Since May of this year, the timelines. 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MANILA - There is no increased terror “The deterioration in security in threat in the country, Malacañang said has resulted in a more volatile Saturday as it sought to allay concerns security environment in the Philippines,” over Australia’s latest travel warning on the Australia’s statement read. Ansha Joy Hipolito, Miss Philippines. Australia also warned its citizens not to Teen Petite Canada In a statement, Presidential travel to central and western Mindanao 2017, walks the runway Spokesperson Harry Roque said Australia’s due to threats of kidnapping and terror at the Philippine caution to its citizens issued Friday was attacks, and possible clashes between Canadian Charitbale “not a response to any specific threat.” armed groups. “The Philippine government has no It issued a specific warning on Marawi Foundation dinner for information about any increased terror City, where 5 months of clashes between the 150th Canada threat in the county and we assure our state forces and Islamic State-linked celebration at Peter foreign friends that local authorities have terrorists just ended. and Paul Banquet been enforcing tight security measures, Armed Forces of the Philippines Hall. Ansha competed especially in populated areas, while we spokesman Maj. Gen. Restituto Padilla urge everyone to continue being aware said Australia’s warning was only as a in the Miss Canada of one’s surroundings,” Roque said in a reiteration its earlier travel warning. Globe Productions in statement. Roque added that Canberra’s general August 2017 and was On Friday, Canberra warned its citizens threat assessment on the Philippines “has amazingly crowned Miss ANSHA JOY against traveling to the Philippines due remained the same as it was at the height Teen Ontario, winning to a “high threat” of a terrorist attack, of the Marawi rebellion, which we all including in the country’s capital. know has already been resolved by our the overall highest HIPOLITO Australia issued the advisory a week government forces.” score and then brought Performing at before world leaders, including United Roque said the government understands home the winning crown States President Donald Trump, Canadian Australia’s concern, and that the and sash of Miss Teen Philippine Press Club Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Department of Foreign Affairs has been Petite Canada 2017. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe tasked to coordinate with other embassies Ontario Dinner converge in Manila for the Association to clarify the matter. She will soon expand of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) “We reiterate that generally, it is safe to her pageantry by Summit. work, study, do business, and travel in the competing in 2018 Miss Teen Petite 2017 performs Thousands of police and soldiers are Philippines,” he said. for Miss Teen Petite expected to be deployed around Manila UNIVERSAL. the Hawaian at the Philippine next week to tighten security in key areas Press Club Ontario Dinner. where state leaders are expected to stay, and where meetings will be held.

5 2017 5 Philippines

VP backs Economic Reform Robredo: It’s time the poor feel economic gains

Robredo also informed PCCI Alessandra de businessmen about her flagship anti- Rossi declines P2M poverty program, Angat Buhay, which she said has reached 80,000 families in endorsement offer from 153,000 communities through private funding worth P145 million pesos worth a liquor brand of projects. also reveals she and Robredo said the government is also Empoy Marquez declined an endorsement offer facing the daunting task of rebuilding Fewer Pinoys for a motel. Marawi City, and providing assistance Magkahiwalay muna ngayon sina Alessandra to displaced residents such as Mocrima believe Duterte de Rossi at Empoy Marquez na unang Abdulraman Mohamad, a volunteer who nagkasama sa blockbuster film na . helped repack relief goods funded by the can fulfill “Lagi kaming okay ni Empoy. Masayang- masaya ako para sa kanya. Alam niya yon, more MANILA - Vice President Leni Robredo Office of the Vice President. promises than myself, alam niya naman kasi na hindi ako said she remains supportive of President Robredo also thanked soldiers fighting Maute rebels and the Abu Sayyaf which mahilig sa pa-star, eh,” sey pa ng aktres. ’s 10-point economic THE number of who expect Dahil sa pagsikat ng kanilang tambalang led to the death of terrorists Omar Maute agenda, but feels it’s about time economic President Rodrigo Duterte to fulfill Alempoy, marami ring kompanya ang gusto silang gains are felt by the poorest sector. and Isnilon Hapilon. his promises has significantly dropped kuning endorsers. Speaking to businessmen attending the “Marawi has finally been liberated, 15 months after he took his post, a “Honestly, masyado akong maraming 43rd Philippine Business Conference of thanks to the bravery and commitment survey conducted by the Social Weather tinanggihan. Si Empoy, tanggap nang tanggap the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and of soldiers, Mocrima and the thousands Stations (SWS) showed. and I love him for that,” bulalas niya. Patuloy ni Alex, “Like for example, isang brand Industry, Robredo said the marginalized of Maranaos who were displaced by the Based on the nationwide survey ng liquor, may offer na P2 million. Ayokong mag- must also feel economic improvement. conflict can start rebuilding their city and held from September 23 to 27, 2017 endorse ng alcohol. Kumuha na lang sila ng “A strong and effective tax reform try to bring back trust and respect to their involving 1,500 respondents, only 35 communities,” Robredo said. babae na makakasama ni Empoy. package, the success of the government’s percent believe that Duterte can fulfill “Tapos pinag-pray ko talaga na, ‘Lord, ituloy After attending the PCCI forum, infrastructure program and that foreign most, if not all of his promises. niyo kahit wala ako kasi ayoko na mawalan direct investments continue to come in, the Vice President proceeded to the The survey question was, “In your si Empoy ng project dahil maarte ako.’ Hindi we support all of the administration’s Indigenous Peoples Summit where she opinion, how many of the promises of ako mag-i-endorse ng bisyo. Bakit ako mag-i- economic reforms and we hope they can vowed to help tribal communities despite President Rody Duterte can be fulfilled? endorser niyan? be felt down to the bottom,” Robredo said. the limited budget of her office. [All or nearly all of the promises, Most “May tinanggihan din kami na Empoy, ito funny, huwag mo na lang ding sabihin, kinuha Robredo’s statement comes after netizens “Napaka-limitado ng mandato ng of the promises, A few of the promises, kaming endorser ng motel/hotel. Hahaha! Yung lambasted Duterte for his supposed anti- Pangalawang Pangulo pero sa abot ng Almost none or none of the promises].” parang, ‘Seryoso ba kayo?’ Kissing scene nga poor outburst against jeepney drivers who ating makakaya, sinusubukan nating Of the 35 percent who are convinced makatulong sa kahit anong paraan,” ayoko tapos ilalagay n’yo ako diyan?” natatawa staged a two-day nationwide transport that Duterte can fulfill his promises, niyang kuwento. Robredo said. strike. eight percent said the President Meron din daw dapat na endorsement para could fulfill “all or nearly all,” and 27 sa isang fastfood chain ang Alempoy pero may percent said he can fulfill “most” of his nauna nang natanguan si Empoy kaya hindi na promises. rin ito natuloy. Tax reform eyed to fund free medicines The figures were far from the result Eh, ano ang reaksyon ng Cornerstone (management team) sa kanyang mga PHILIPPINES -THE Senate version of the at the Philippine General Hospital, Jose Reyes of the survey conducted in June 2016 pagtanggi? Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Memorial Hospital, East Avenue Medical Cen- wherein 63 percent of Filipinos were Sagot niya, “Naiintindihan kasi nila ako, eh. (TRAIN) aims to expand the government’s free ter, Lung Center of the Philippines, Philippine convinced that Duterte could deliver Ako ang nakakaalam, eh. Path ko ‘to, 20 years ko medicines for the poor. Children’s Hospital, and San Lazaro Hospital– on his promises. In September 2016, 56 nang inaayos ang path na ‘to, eh, di ba? Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, chair of all in National Capital Region; Jose B. Lingad percent believed that the President can “So parang wala silang magagawa. Of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, on Memorial Hospital in San Fernando, Pampan- live up to his promises. course, nasa-shock sila minsan. Ayoko lang Friday said Senate Bill (SB) 1592 also seeks to ga; Western Medical Center in Iloilo talaga ng bisyo, anything na malaswa, babuyan. fund the construction of more public hospitals City, Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center The September 2017 survey also Puwede akong mag-cover ng sexy, walang in remote areas. “Poor Filipinos still face the in City, Southern Philippines Medical showed a 15-point drop from the March problema sa akin yan. problem of limited access to low-cost, safe, Center in Davao City, and Davao Regional 2017 survey wherein 52 percent of the “Pero nasaktan ako nung makita ko yung and quality essential medicines,” said Angara, Hospital in Tagum City. respondents believe that Duterte will price – P2 million. Naku, hindi ako puwede dito, author and sponsor of SB 1592. “It is our duty According to DSWD, approximately 13,000 make good most, if not all his promises. sorry. Tapos parang sumagot agad sa akin si to make essential health services available to all indigent patients have already benefited from In the same survey, 57 percent Lord, sabi niya, papalitan ko yan ng mas malaki. Filipinos, giving priority to the needs of under- the program. of respondents said they expect the Hindi pa siya kinu-confirm pero mukhang totoo,” privileged patients,” the senator said. “It is our hope that more poor Filipinos President to deliver “a few” of his excited niyang balita sa PUSH. Senate Majority Leadet Vicente Sotto 3rd would benefit from free medicines,” Angara promises while six percent said “none or Samantala, balak na rin ni Alessandra na said the upper chamber would tackle TRAIN said. subukan ang pagdidirek ng pelikula. amendments on November 23 to 24. It intends He cited a World Health Organization study almost none.” “Meron ng mga nakaplano pero hindi ako to pass the proposed tax reform law before the that showed that major causes of deaths in low- Malacañang said it found “nothing yung artista. Pero yung Diary Thirty Something end of the month. income countries can be treated effectively with unusual” with the survey results. gusto talaga ni Boss Vic (del Rosario) ako ang Angara noted that the Department of Social simple essential medicines. “Regardless of the numbers, the magdirek. Welfare and Development (DSWD) has 11 Angara also authored SB 972 mandating all President and members of his Cabinet “Sabi ko naman, kaya ko kung movie siya. Kasi partner hospitals that are implementing the government district hospitals, local health units would continue to work hard in nung una ko siyang sinulat movie siya, eh, tapos Libreng Gamot Para sa Masa Program (Lingap), and barangay (village) health centers in all cities bringing comfortable life for all where naging series kasi nga sa dami ng characters which entitles poor patients to free medicine and municipalities to provide free medicine for citizens feel safe and secure under a at sayang kung hindi mo ma-explore yung assistance. the poor. trustworthy government,” he added. character ng isa’t isa. The free medicine program is now available “Yung movie kaya ko pero yung series ‘di ko na kaya. So, tinawagan ko si Zig Dulay, sabi ko mag-co-direct tayo. Lahat ng eksenang nandon ako, siya ang magdidirek. Lahat ng eksenang wala ako, ako ang magdidirek. Basta hindi ako ang magdidirek ng sarili ko. Ayoko talaga. Retrospect with Lani Misalucha Kailangan kong mag-concentrate sa shot ko,” lahad niya. Eh, sinu-sino naman ang gusto niyang idirek in the future? “Siyempre gusto kong idirek yung kapatid ko (Assunta). Gusto ko rin si Julia Montes. Gusto kong idirek si Ivan (Padilla), magaling kasi talaga. “Actually, may sinusulat ako for Piolo (Pascual), kaming dalawa yung bida, sana tanggapin niya. Kapalit ko sa Kita Kita. Hahaha! “’Kung binigyan mo ako ng Kita Kita, bibigyan kita nito.’ Yon nga lang, hindi ako sure kung feel niya. Tingnan natin. Tapos si LEFT, Miss Canada Petite 2017 Ansha Joy Hipolito perfomred at the Decades concert. ABOVE, MISS LANI MISALUCHA (2ND FROM RIGHT) performs with retrospect. RIGHT, Co- ang gusto kong magdirek,” nakangiti niyang Producer Belinda Reyes poses with Lani Misalucha. Co-produced with Lenlay Memita, the pagtatapos sa PUSH. concert was 100% sold-out and a qualified success. 6 2017 6 CONGRATULATIONS! ABS-CBN Canada Marketing Head Rosary Escano Recognized Globally as Most Influential Filipina Woman

the global workplace, having reached status for outstanding work in their respective fields and are recognized for their achievement and contributions to society, femtorship (female mentorship) and legacy. Escaño was selected from an outstanding field of nominees from around the world. Escaño won under the category of BEHIND THE SCENES LEADERS. This award category recognizes Filipina women who may not have the big title or corner office, but is a driving force behind the success of a social ABS-CBN Canada Marketing Head Rosary cause or life issue, a community Escano (MIDDLE) pose with PA Dayz’ Arielle organization’s project or Abrazaldo and Peyton Garcia. initiative; or her employer’s organizational business unit or department. Someone who has TORONTO -ABS-CBN Canada gone beyond the call of duty Marketing Head Rosary Escaño has been to devote time, energy, and resources to selected as one of the 100 Most Influential advocate for those who need a voice, or Filipina Woman in the World (Global support the organization she represents or FWN100™) by the Filipina Women’s works for. Network (FWN). The FWN Gala Awards Ceremony The Global FWN100 Award™ recognizes held the 14th Filipina Leadership Global 100 women of Philippine ancestry who Summit in Toronto, Canada. are changing the face of leadership in

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Jimmy said: “2012, nag-apply na po The American dream ako sa iba-ibang agencies. Kahit saan basta makaaalis. Gusto ko sana pumunta ng Unlike Jimmy, 23-year-old Marvin Saudi, Qatar, o kahit saan. I was desperate Bermillo had an easier time making it that time kasi ako na lang din ang naiwan abroad. halos sa mga kakilala ko.” Marvin’s parents are both United States An opportunity came in 2013, when the citizens already, and they were able to bring German government announced that they him to New Jersey with them as soon as he will be hiring foreign nurses through the graduated in 2015. Triple Win program. Marvin does not deny it: he took up Miho Nishida Jimmy immediately applied and passed nursing mainly because of the opportunity the first requirement of the program as he to work abroad. At the time when he went finds new suitor could already speak German. By early 2014, to college, the collapse of the local nursing FILIPINO NURSE. Jimmy Carpon has finally become a industry was already apparent. full-fledged nurse at the University Hospital Tubingen She said her previous relationship with he was finally sent to Tübingen, Germany in Germany. for the familiarization phase of the program But Marvin said he wasn’t scared, partly model Tommy Esguerra didn’t work out where they were trained for months. because of his parents. “I grew up with Marvin was finally able to work as a nurse, because of their differences. OFW parents so I know the struggle starting with a long-term rehabilitation And it appears “Pinoy : 737” He was one of the first 12 Filipinos sent winner Miho Nishida is now more wary to Germany for the Triple Win program, of those families looking for better and nursing home. It was stressful, he said, oppurtunities abroad,” he said. about diving into a new romance too which has already sent more than 600 nurses because the facility was understaffed. quickly, as she confirmed rumors that she to Germany by 2016. The last government While getting there was easy, however, “I usually have 20 patients or more. has found herself a new suitor. program of its kind was back in the 1970s. getting a job wasn’t. Sometimes all their call bells are on and Nishida revealed to Push that hip-hop The first year was exciting, he said, facing Even though Marvin is a registered nurse you don’t know which room to go first,” artist Young JV is courting her. new weather and culture. By November in the Philippines, his license is but a piece he shared. “There are times that I fill the “Oo, nililigawan po niya ako,” she said 2014, Jimmy was already a full fledged nurse of paper in the US. To be able to work there, role of nurse and nurse’s aid…I clean butts, in the interview, before adding that she’s for the University Hospital Tübingen. he still had to pass the US’ own licensure (vomit), and wounds and I am already used not rushing things this time around. exam, the NCLEX. to it.” “Ayaw ko munang madaliin,” she “Naging maganda ang treatment sa amin admitted. “Kasi siyempre, iyong nagawa ko ng German. Naisip po namin before na baka There were tons of other requirements, But what’s harder is seeing patients come which were not really easy to comply with, na dati, ayaw ko na muli siyang ulitin dahil ma-discriminate kami pero wala po kaming and go. gusto ko getting to know each other po experiences na ganu’n.” Marvin said. “In a nursing home you’ll always develop muna.” The only difference with Philippine “I was visiting one office to another, a special bond with your patients. I grew up Nishida, who already has a daughter patients, Jimmy said, is that German following up the status of my application, with my grandparents so sometimes it’s hard from a past relationship with a Japanese patients are much more dependent on doing phone calls to one point person and for me to witness elderly patients abandoned man, first rose to fame as part of “Pinoy Big nurses. “Very family-oriented kasi tayo, kaya then ended up being transferred to another. by their families. Some patients become Brother.” laging may bantay. Pero dito, since nasa My papers are going back and forth from close to us, only to pass away the next day. While inside the house, she met Esguerra. the Philippines. Never-ending exams here No matter how hard we tried to not let it They went on to become a couple a work ang mga kapamilya nila, sa nurses month after the show ended, with Esguerra [nakadepende] para sa lahat.” and there,” he shared. “Not to mention affect us, it does.” the amount I have to pay for all these even introducing Nishida to his family in Now, Jimmy is already the assistant head He was eventually hired by a hospital, but the US. nurse for their ward and the president of the transactions.” he continued working for the rehabilitation The two broke up last April, describing Association of Filipino Nurses in Germany. It took Marvin two years to finally get his center. Every week, he works for 3 nights at that their relationship was far from perfect. His eyes are set on another promotion, and license, a feat that he wouldn’t have been Miho and Young JV went to the 2017 he is working toward his dream of becoming able to pull off if not for the privilege of NURSES Ball last month together. having a family there. continued on page 10 7 2017 7 Philippines

New Jeepney Price is the same Jeepney operators can afford ‘modern jeepneys’: transport group leader MANILA - Jeepney drivers and operators will be able to pay for the vehicles that will be made available under the government’s jeepney modernization program, the leader of a transport group said Wednesday. Zeny Maranan, president of transport reunites with group Fejodap, said drivers and operators will see their incomes rise as the design girlfriend of the new vehicles allows them to take in more passengers, while the Euro-4 in new film; co-stars with compliant engine results in better fuel economy and savings. Sarah G in another movie Maranan told ANC’s Future Perfect Tech Shorts the modern jeepneys can James Reid is getting good breaks these days. seat 22 passengers, with an additional He is ’s co-star in the Philippine 10 passengers allowed to stand up inside remake of the Korean movie Miss Granny. during rush hour. Aircon jeepneys will James confirms this during his ASAP Chillout also have an extra P2.00 fare on top of the session. P8.00 minimum fare. He says, “I’m excited that soon we’re gonna have Maranan also said that the cost of the Transportation Undersecretary Tim So around P10,000 plus na lang ang ano new vehicles, which is P1.3 million to a movie together.” Orbos meanwhile said the more efficient mo,” Orbos said. P1.6 million, is comparable to the cost But before fans get overly excited or agitated, engines of the new jeepneys will let George San Mateo, president of the today of a traditional jeepney, which could the 24-year-old actor says he will be playing the operators cut on fuel costs. transport group Piston which is protesting also reach P1.3 million if given a Euro-4 grandson to Sarah’s character. “Dati kung gumagastos kayo ng P18,000 the jeepney modernization program, was compliant engine instead of a “surplus” The original 2014 movie Miss Granny revolves per month sa inyong fuel, ang tantya invited to join the discussion but was not engine. namin dito bababa ng mga 40 plus percent. able to attend. around a 74-year-old widow who suddenly finds herself inside the body of a 20-year-old woman, played by Korean actress Shim Eun-kyung. Should the producers of the Pinoy remake follow the original story of Miss Granny, James is the Dennis Trillo bucks pressure to get grandson that is a member of a heavy metal band. James also reveals that they’ve already started hitched at 36 filming, and that the movie might open in cinemas before the end of 2017. married—or in whatever it is that makes her happy; A week before the announcement, James and engaged—Dennis you help her achieve her goals in life.” Sarah did a production number together in ASAP, said he sees Jennylyn The last time Dennis and Jennylyn where they performed Louis Tomlinson’s “Back to as “the one.” worked together was two years ago You.” “We’re still in the soap, “My Faithful Husband.” James would play the grandson of Sarah in the together. That’s “That was memorable. Jen is a joy to movie. enough reason for work with; she’s a great actress. I would me to say that she’s like to do a project with her again,” NADINE IN PEDRO PENDUKO FILM. In another ‘it’ for me,” he said, Dennis said. good break coming his way, James will soon be adding that there’s In “The One That Got Away,” working again with real-life girlfriend Nadine Lustre. no truth to rumors Dennis plays an entrepreneur who’s They are set to top-bill a movie produced by that he popped the had relationships with the characters Viva Films. question to Jennylyn of , Lovi Poe and Rhian According to another article written by Jojo in a recent trip to Ramos. Asked if he thinks exes can Gabinete and published in Abante, the JaDine Paris, France. remain friends after breaking up, movie project will be directed by Barry Gonzalez, “Wala. We just Dennis said: “Personally, I would Dennis Trillo (right) with real-life who helmed and Julian Trono’s latest attended a wedding—not ours!” he prefer it that way. I don’t think it’s sweetheart movie Fangirl/Fanboy. quipped. good to throw away the friendship just The JaDine loveteam will be joined by new VIVA It’s Dennis and Jennylyn’s second because you separated.” Seeing not a few of his friends tie Artist Marco Gumabao. shot at love. After ending their one- “And that’s not an issue for me. the knot recently doesn’t make actor And in still another good break, James is also set year relationship in 2011, the two There’s nothing wrong if you and your Dennis Trillo feel compelled to follow to top-bill a modern adaptation of Pedro Penduko, began dating again in 2015. What’s ex are OK; that doesn’t necessarily suit and propose marriage to his to be shown next year. different this time around? mean that you have to be close, girlfriend, Jennylyn Mercado. The ABS-CBN actor has started training for his “I would say that our relationship anyway,” he said. “It just means you “I don’t think putting pressure on character in the fantasy movie to be directed by is calmer. We have also become more parted ways on good terms.” ourselves would do us any good,” he . mature, which is why we now can Dennis likewise related that he’s not told reporters in a pocket interview for Nadine is also expected to be in this movie handle our relationship better,” said the type who leaves the girl hanging GMA 7’s coming romantic-comedy about a popular Pinoy komiks character. the 36-year-old star, who stressed the when things turn sour. series, “The One That Got Away.” This was confirmed by through importance of being open and sensitive “When you see that the relationship “Should we reach that point in our a video released in its official YouTube channel. to the feelings and needs of one’s isn’t working anymore, you have to talk lives, it would be because both Jen and Paul Basinilio, identified in the video as a director, partner. about it. Otherwise, you end up hating I wanted it—not because we forced was quoted as saying, “Si Nadine, kasama din “It’s crucial that we talk to each each other,” Dennis said. “Of course, it; not because it’s what has been siya.” other; that we ask how our loved one is you also hope that you leave happy happening around us.” Through its Instagram account, Viva doing—is she happy?” he pointed out. memories.” But while the show biz couple Entertainment also showed James during his first day “If you love someone, you support her has no immediate plans of getting of training for Pedro Penduko.

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Annemarie Princess Guzman had her 12th birthday last October. These are some of her family who joined her in her celebration. She is the daughter of community leaders Drs. Solon and Josephine Guzman. 8 2017 8 TADURAN GETS AN APPRECIATION AWARD FROM KNIGHTS OF VIRAL: RIZAL CANADA REGION (St. Jamestown News Service, DINDO ORBESO) TORONTO - Sir Joaquin (Jojo) T. George R. Poblete, Bret Jackson Taduran,Jr.,(FAR RIGHT) KGOR, was a KCGR, and Sir recipient of an appreciation award from the Jaime T. Marasigan, and Nadine Knights of Rizal Canada Region for fully KGOR, who is now supporting the Rizal Canada 17th Com- deputy exchequer of Lustre’s manders’ Ball which was held on October the Knights of Rizal 14, 2017 at the JC’s Banquet Hall located Supreme Council. at 1686 Ellesmere Road, Toronto, Ontario, Aside from Tadu- Collab Canada. ran, the other award- Taduran’s appreciation award were signed ees include Sir Joe James Reid might have to watch out Club of the Philippines. He is a member by Sir Ed C. Prillo, KGOR, Rizal Regional Damasco, KGOR, area commander of the since Nadine Lustre and Bret Jackson‘s of the Knights of Columbus. He has been Commander of Canada Region and Sir Knights of Rizal Canada Region; Sir Mario duet is straight up fire. As much as we attending international Assembly of the George R. Poblete, KGCR, former Rizal Alpuerto, KGOR, Rizal Canada,Exchequer; love IL2LU and JaDine’s older duets, we Knights of Rizal which were held in Vigan, Region Commander and chairman of the and Sir Pastor Elmer Manzo, KCR. can’t help but be in awe of the perfect Ilocos Norte, Cities of Davao and Tagum. souvenir program. Taduran is the chairman of the public re- He has been supportive of the leader- combination of Bret and Nadine. Taduran is a lifetime member of the lations and publicty of the Knights of Rizal ship of former Regional Commanders Sir KingwAw’s upcoming new album Knights of Rizal and of the National Press Canada Region. Island City Poems includes his first ever collaboration with his best friend’s girlfriend and good friend Nadine Kapamilya artists unite voices to inspire Filipinos Lustre. They performed the song Nowhere I Wouldn’t Go With You The biggest names on the OPM scene KZ Tandingan; Jambayan members which quickly caught the attention have come together to spread love in the Inigo Pascual, Zia Quizon, Moira of fans and instantly went viral after whole nation this coming holiday season Dela Torre, Kaye Cal, Migz Haleca, a fan posted a snippet of their live as they bring life to ABS-CBN’s 2017 and Isabela Vinzon, Jeremy Glinoga, performance. Christmas theme #justLOVE. Mica Becerro, and Jona Marie Soquite Bret’s album launch was held at Filipino music icons , of Teens, Ella Nympha HYVE 3.0 in Cebu City. The actor- Martin Nievera, , and Zsa Zsa and Xia Vigor of Your Face Sounds Padilla lead the star-studded lineup, which Familiar Kids, John Clyd Talili of singer also posted some of the lyrics of also includes big names , Sarah Tawag ng Tanghalan, and Angel of their collab on his Instagram: Geronimo, Toni Gonzaga, , Billy Little Big Shots. Crawford, and . With the release of the recording Baby kiss me in the dark The recording video of the song by Jimmy video, anticipation will surely rise for You’re the one inside my heart Antiporda with words by Lloyd Oliver the 2017 Christmas Station ID, which On my sleeve I let it show Corpuz, Christian Faustino, and ABS-CBN Kapamilya music stars Martin Nievera, , “The has become a family tradition not Watch our love how much it grows Creative Communications Management Voice Teen” grand winner Jona Marie Soquite , Sarah Geronimo only for ABS-CBN but for Filipinos Into something never knew and Piolo Pascual lead the star-studded lineup of ABS-CBN’s head Robert Labayen, was launched on around the world. The new Station I’m just so in love with you Thursday on the ABS-CBN Entertainment 2017 Christmas theme #justLOVE ID will feature more ABS-CBN artists Been around the world I know Youtube channel. , Boyband PH, Birit and personalities, as well as ordinary Other singers that shared their talent to Queens Morissette Amon, Angeline Filipinos that will inspire the nation to focus There’s nowhere I wouldn’t go. inspire people to let love rule the world Quinto, Klarisse, and Jona; Soul Sessions on love this Christmas season and beyond. through the song were ASAP regulars members , , , and

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9 2017 9 erome Ponce, wala Philippines daw hinuhugutan para gumanap bilang kontrabida Jack Ma says PHL internet “is no good” Inaral lang daw ng mabuti ni Jerome PHILIPPINES -Alibaba founder Jack solve the complaint, you have a chance. you’re everywhere,” said the billionaire. Ponce kanyang role sa ‘The Good Son’. Ma was in Manila to receive an honorary When we started Alibaba, internet speed With rapid technological change, Ma Biniro namin si Jerome Ponce na parang degree and one of the first things he did, in China was terrible – much worse than said manufacturing will no longer be hindi siya umaarte sa primetime series na of course, was test the speed of the internet here now.” the main driver of growth as artificial The Good Son ng ABS-CBN dahil effortless – said to be the slowest in the region. He urged the Philippines to “work intelligence and robots kill jobs. Instead, ang pagganap niya sa character ni “It’s no good,” he said, drawing laughs together” to improve web speed and businesses that make full use of the Enzo Buenavidez na from the audience at his acceptance coverage, pointing out how the internet internet will win. That’s because world anak ni at speech. has become essential like electricity. internet users will grow to 6 billion in 10 kapatid sa ama ni Yet every problem is an opportunity, he “We have to make sure everybody is years and most trade will happen online, . stressed. “Opportunity exists in the areas connected. When you’re connected you he predicted. “Ay, grabe naman yung where most people complain. If you can can be mobile, and when you’re mobile effortless. Hahaha! Pakiramdam mo talaga ganu’n ako kasama?” NURSES Two weeks before stepping down in employment benefits and security of pabiro ring from page 7 2016, then president Benigno Aquino III tenure. reaksyon ng rejected the bill seeking to increase the Now we have health care workers who binata sa the hospital, then two nights at the center. pay of nurses because of “dire financial can’t even afford health services themselves It’s hard, but it pays well. amin. consequences” – both for the government and are at risk of losing their jobs anytime. Eh, bakit A starting salary for a nurse in the US, and private and non-governmental health “There’s even a case when a nurse was Marvin said, is around $5,000 (P255,370). ganun institutions. fired just because she liked a post by a ka-natural ang acting niya na tila may That’s a dozen times more than the starting Now the group is calling for President doctor complaining about lack of hospital wage for nurses in the Philippines. matinding pinaghuhugutan? Rodrigo Duterte to make his promise of equipment,” Nolasco shared. “Ang daling “Alam mo naman ang istorya ng buhay That’s more than enough for him to be change happen for nurses, too. mapatalsik.” able to save and give back to his family. ko, di ba, yung sitwasyon namin before ng Nolasco refuse to believe that father ko, pero hindi ako do’n humuhugot there is an oversupply of nurses, kasi unti-unti na namang naaayos. Diaspora of nurses which has been a common “Ano lang, inaaral ko lang talaga yung narrative by the government for character ko. Medyo mahirap nga kasi Jimmy, meanwhile, said that nurses in years. “Underutilization” is a better laging dapat may angst, wala yung happy- Germany can take home as much as 1,500 term, she said. happy lang, pero yon ang binigay sa akin, euros or P90,857 (minus expenses) every “Hindi naman nag-o-open ng eh, kaya ginagawa ko lang naman yung month for their starting salary. Also a lot jobs kahit may pangangailangan trabaho ko,” paliwanag ni Jerome. more than what he could’ve earned in the (They’re not opening job positions Marami rin ang nakapansin na mas Philippines. even if there’s a need),” Nolas said. bagay kay Jerome ang magkontrabida at According to WorkAbroad.ph’s 2016 According to her, the current nurse maging bad boy sa TV. Overseas Salary Report, healthcare to patient ratio here is one nurse “It means lang siguro na gusto nila remains to be the paying specialization per 40 patients. yung performance ko at nai-enjoy nilang for overseas Filipino workers, with OFWs Career growth and government panoorin,” reaksyon niya ulit. in the industry getting an average of bureaucracies are also push factors “Kahit naman anong role ang ibigay sa P111,620 per month. It’s also the top for nurses to leave. akin, okay lang naman ako. Kahit pa bida paying specialization for the high-paying LONG ROAD. Marvin Bermillo spent two years to get According to Nolasco, the yan, kontrabida, masama o mabuting tao, a license to work as a nurse in the US. countries of deployment like Canada and recently passed Continuing puwede naman ako don kasi nga role New Zealand. Professional Development Act of playing lang naman yon,” dagdag niya. This high salary attracts Filipino nurses “You said change is coming, that life 2016, which requires professionals Gusto ba niyang tuluy-tuloy na to go abroad. should be better for Filipinos. Better status to earn a specific number of units before magkontrabida sa TV? According to data from the Philippine for nurses mean decent job and wages. It their licenses are renewed, has a huge “Wala naman pong problema sa akin. Overseas Employment Agency (POEA), means better healthcare delivery system for impact on nurses. Basta kung saan may trabaho,” sagot niya. 92,277 nurses have left the country to our people. No more contractualization. Nurses, she said, not only have to use “Kung sa tingin nila effective talaga akong work abroad since 2012. ‘Yun naman ang kanyang mga prinomise. the little spare time they have to join kontrabida, well, salamat. Pero sana bigyan Filipino Nurses United convenor We’re just reminding him,” Nolasco said. these trainings but also spend so much pa rin nila ako ng mabait na role. Eleanor Nolasco said that the promise of Contractualization is also a major to comply with the requirements. There “Sa labas nga po Enzo na ang tawag high salary abroad, in contrast with the problem in the industry, Nolasco shared. is no explicit ruling that would require nila sa akin hindi na Jerome. Parang low wages in the Philippines, is a major Even with a law that puts government hospitals to pay for the training of their nakakapanibago kasi hindi yung pangalan push factor for our nurses to leave. nurses at Salary Grade 11, many nurses employees, which Nolasco said should be ko ang tinatawag nila pero nakakatuwa rin “Hangga’t hindi nabibigay ang disenteng are hired on a contractual basis which lets “their obligation to ensure that their health kasi ibig sabihin tumatak talaga sa kanila sahod, talagang mapupuwersa na lumabas employers skirt around the ruling, paying workers can give quality care.” yung character ko sa The Good Son,” ng bansa ang ating mga nurses,” Nolasco them below the minimum wage. Lacking equipment and with low lahad pa niya. said. The problem lies with local government wages, nurses continue to be demoralized Eh, kumusta ang mga confrontation For years, Nolasco and their group have units (LGUs), whose priorities don’t always and look at other countries to grow scenes nila ni Joshua? been calling for the government to raise include healthcare, Nolasco said. their career. Unless these problems are “Okay lang naman po. Kapag kasi the minimum wage for starting nurses Many LGUs refuse to fill up plantilla addressed, Nolasco believes our nurses will magaling yung kaeksena mo, madadala to at least P25,000 a month, an amount positions, often only hiring job order continue to leave. ka rin talaga. Lahat naman po sila that she says is not even that big nowadays magagaling kaya sobrang nakaka- nurses to save costs. But aside from NURSES considering current costs of living. motivate sa set,” sambit pa niya. low salary, these nurses are deprived of continued on page 25

10 2017 10 PAL settles P6 billion to gov’t

MANILA - Flag carrier Philippine PAL paid P5.68 billion to CAAP Airlines on Friday settled P6 billion and P258.6 million to MIAA. in navigational fees and other charges In September, Duterte threatened it owed government, just a little over to shut down the Ninoy Aquino a month after President Rodrigo International Airport (NAIA) Duterte threatened to shut down its Terminal 2, PAL’s hub, if the airline operations over the debt. won’t settle its unpaid dues. “We are pleased to announce The airline and DOTr reached a that PAL’s financial obligations to P6-billion resolution in October. If you know of anyone the government amounting to P6 PAL was given until December billion, which were incurred since 2017 to settle the unpaid charges. interested to join, please 1970s up to July 2017, have finally Roque said this conclusion Philippine Airlines hands over checks to settle been settled,” said Presidential its P6-billion debt to government. Handout highlighted the administration’s see information below. Spokersperson Harry Roque in a commitment to “decisively act on statement. Philippines (CAAP), according to a matters that would greatly benefit the REGISTRATION is on Nov. 10, 2017, Friday, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm, Clara De Castro, PAL Vice joint statement by the Department of nation’s best interest.” St. Bonaventure School Gym, 1340 Leslie St., North York (Leslie/ Lawrence beside Edwards Garden). Entrance is at the back of President for Legal Affairs, delivered Transportation (DOTr), the Manila “This settlement will go a long the school through the parking lot. the payment in checks at the office International Airport Authority way in funding the administration’s (MIAA) and CAAP. 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11 2017 11 Philippines spotlights anti-graft Angelica measures in bid to woo U.S. aid Panganiban has MANILA - The Philippines defended its country did not meet the standards set for also weighed in, saying the president had graft-fighting efforts in a bid to convince these areas. been “relentless in the campaign against finally moved on: the United States to continue providing In terms of democratic rights, the corruption in government”. Actress posts development assistance after an initial five- Philippines’ performance met the standard: Duterte “cleansed the corruption- about having finally moved on. “Mas year grant of $434 million expired in May A score of 27 for political rights and 36 plagued” Bureau of Corrections, and masarap pala ang maging malaya. Mas last year. for civil liberties and also ranked well in last month set up an anti-graft panel masarap pala na unahin ang sarili.” The move comes despite President government effectiveness (80 percent) and to investigate cases against presidential Pagpapalaya at pagmamahal sa Rodrigo Duterte’s remark that America’s freedom of information (77 percent). appointees, he added. sarili ang birthday gift ni Angelica money could be replaced, after the US However, the rating “may not completely Duterte took power on a platform Panganiban sa sarili. government’s Millennium Challenge reflect the reform initiatives of the Duterte of battling crime, drugs and graft, Tila lubusan nang naka-move on si Corporation last year cited human rights administration in the area of fighting but is himself being investigated by Angelica Panganiban. concerns in deferring its vote on aid for corruption and good governance,” said an independent anti-graft body over Walang Manila. Harry Roque, a spokesman for the allegations of non-disclosure of wealth tuwirang The Philippines received low scores Philippine president. Duterte has fired when he was mayor of the southern city of pagtukoy ang in controlling corruption and ensuring government officials over corruption Davao. aktres kung the rule of law. The country’s percentile allegations, ordered agencies to open their He raised the prospect of severing ties tungkol saan ranking in its respective income group was records to the public, cut red tape and set with Washington after being infuriated by ito, subalit 50 percent after scoring zero in control of up a hotline for people to report graft, U.S. criticism of his war on drugs, which sa comments corruption and 47 percent in rule of law, Roque said in a statement. has claimed more than 3,900 lives since he section, marami after scoring -0.01. This means that the Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez took office 16 months ago. ang tumukoy na may kinalaman ito sa kanyang Lovi Poe shares details of encounter with Eddie Redmayne buhay pag-ibig. Ipinagdiwang din ng Kapamilya MANILA – It’s not every day that you get a Recalling his meeting with like crazy.” actress ang kanyang ika-31 kaarawan chance to rub elbows with an Oscar winner. Redmayne, Poe continued: Poe went on to describe November 4, Sabado. Lovi Poe was given an opportunity to see “I was taking a snap while Redmayne as “such a Eddie Redmayne at an event by a luxury walking on the carpet/ gentleman” and “very down to FINALLY FREE. Inilahad ni Angelica watch brand in Italy, and she immediately pathway to the palazzo earth.” kung paano natapos ang sakit na seized it. Poe shared details of her brief then suddenly, my friend “He was like, ‘Are you pinagdaanan niya. encounter with the English actor, who Mike called me and said, okay?’ And I was like, ‘I’m At ito ay nang mahalin ang kanyang is best known for the films “The Theory ‘Come, you have to go meet panicking!’ I was panicking sarili. of Everything,” “The Danish Girl,” and Eddie Redmayne.’ I was not to the point that I didn’t Sabi pa niya, mas masarap daw “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” prepared at all because it all have the time to even grasp maging malaya. “I knew he would be there, but I didn’t happened so fast, so as I was that moment. Well, at least “Natapos ang lahat mag mula nang know that I was going to meet him or let walking toward him, my heel everyone had a good laugh. tinalikuran ko ang sakit. Mag mula nung alone sit on the same table as him. It was got stuck in my dress and I Eddie Redmayne was such a hinarap ko ang sarili ko. Kinilala at an intimate dinner party. He was sitting was trying to take it out in gentleman and he was talking minahal. right across me and I tried my best to keep front of him.” to everyone on the table. He “Ang pinaka magandang regalo my cool. But I think he thinks of me as “He was holding my was very down to earth and pala talaga ng buhay ay ang mahalin the creepy girl across the table,” the actress hand to help me because I did not see a single drop of ang sarili. At mahalin ang mga taong said in jest. “I’m a huge fan of his. I mean, I could’ve fallen off the arrogance in his ways,” she nagbibigay ng halaga sa ano ka, at c’mon, it’s Lili (of ‘The Danish Girl’)! What platform. Hahaha! Oh, I felt said. paano ka at sino ka. a fantastic actor. I believe all actors and real so embarrassed and everyone “Mas masarap pala ang maging artists look up to such talent,” she added. was laughing. I was obviously malaya. Mas masarap pala na unahin ang sarili. “Pwede palang maging madamot. Pwede palang hindi na abusuhin. Asians’ growing love affair with cruise holidays “Pwede palang tumalikod. Pwede MANILA- As the region’s wealthy set which he hopes would grow overtime. At that “if you build it, they will come.” palang mang iwan. looks for newer, more exciting cruise lot of it depends on the improvement of For its part, RCI is in regular talks “Pwede palang tumawa ng wagas. destinations, industry insiders believe that infrastructure to enable cruise companies with the Department of and Maging masaya dahil masaya ka lang. it’s not a question of if, but when cities in like RCI to bring larger ships to Manila the Department of Transportation and Pwede mo palang mahalin naman ang the Philippines become regular ports of and other Philippine port cities like Cebu Communication. These two government sarili mo. call. on a regular basis. departments, he said, have recognized the “Madami palang pwede. Cruising continues to be a big lure Since it was a former American naval economic opportunities regular cruises “Pero ang importante, pwedeng among Asians these days, including base, Subic is big enough to hold some of bring. maging maligaya at hindi na kailangan Filipinos. This trend is likely to get bigger RCI’s larger ships. What the destination “It’s not a matter of if, but when,” Tracey umasa sa iba. in the coming years. And as regular needs to develop are more land attractions added. “The important thing is progress “Maraming salamat sa lahat ng cruisers look for newer, arguably better to give cruisers more reasons to visit it. is being made. In another 10 years, things nag tyaga sakin salamat sa lahat ng destinations, Sean Tracey, Royal Caribbean “I don’t have the exact date yet, but a will be a lot different. As cruising becomes nagparamdam ng pagmamahal sa International’s (RCI) managing director ship with 4,100 passengers is scheduled to more popular, the Chinese and Japanese makubuluhang araw ng buhay ko. in Asia, believes that it isn’t a question of visit Subic next year,” said Tracey. “It will market, for instance, are going to look for “Pangakong itutuloy ko ito. Ang if, but when the Philippines becomes a be an inaugural call to test the market’s other destinations. Because of the beauty mahalin ang sarili ko.” regular port of call like Singapore, Hong reaction.” of the Philippines and its warm, friendly Si ang huling Kong, and various other cities in China and Manila, which has plenty of land people, I believe many would be willing to nakarelasyon ni Angelica. Japan. attractions to offer, doesn’t have the fly out to Manila, even Boracay or Cebu, Naghiwalay sila noong January Next year, Tracey also announced RCI’s facilities yet to hold a 4,000-passenger to join a cruise that would originate from 2015 pagkatapos ng apat na taong plan to have five ports of call in Manila, Quantum-class ship, but Tracey believes here.” pagsasama.

Annemarie Princess Guzman’s 12th Birthday

Dr. Solon Guzman and wife Dr. Josephine has always doted on their daughters and they never fail to hold a birthday party annually for their 2 daughters, Princess and Angeline. However, Princess was not feeling well on her party (FIRST PHOTO), so the family and friends had to continue the celebration while she rests in bed. 12 2017 12 13 2017 13 14 2017 14 Nadine on break from showbiz

Nadine Lustre is still in the process of moving on after the death of her younger brother early last October Lustre no matter what, and asks Nadine shared how she and for compassion for his girlfriend. her family are coping with the “It’s not easy what she’s Dr. Solon Guzman (FAR RIGHT) happily tragedy. going through so this kind of announces that his nephew Edward Uy and Harold Guarin of Roadsport Honda (FAR Speaking to ABS-CBN thing really just takes time and wife April are expecting a baby. RIGHT) and Nenita Lora crown the winner at News’ Jeff Fernando, she said: patience,” he says. the Crusaders of the Divine Church of Christ ABOVE, “Medyo nasa healing stage The death of her brother has PHOTO BELOW, Journalist Fe Paca-Taduran 7th Anniversary Toronto Chapter Coronation Philippine pa. Siyempre, hindi naman po brought some changes in her (2ND FROM RIGHT) poses with Rizal Knights Ball. nenita also won the Best Female Dress Undersecretary ganun kadaling mag-move on.” relationship with her family. Jojo Taduran, Mario Alpuerto, Mike Cruz, of the night. of the Nadine is grateful her “Mas nagkikita po kami ngayon, and Rizal Commander Manny Yanga, also of Department boyfriend, James Reid, never bonding,” Nadine shares. Scarborough Toyota. of Trade and left her side. James and Nadine are Industry Nora “Nung bago pa lang, ang now in Japan where they will Kakilala Terrado hirap. ‘Yung emotions ko celebrate the actress’ 24th with FWN 2017 hindi ko ma-control and then birthday together with her awardees siyempre ‘yung pag-iisip ko... family. Philippine Sobrang stressful. Happy ako Nadine has signified her Ambassador na nandiyan siya, hindi siya intention to take a temporary to Canada Neil Garcia, Peyton Garcia (ARIELLE’S PARTNER napapagod na mag-support break from showbiz, but not Petronila Garcia FV Foods’ owner Mel Galeon pose IN P.A. DAYZ), Ariel Abrazaldo, B’day celebrant lang sa akin,” she said. for long. and Rosary S. with ABS star Enrique Gil at the James vows to support Arielle Fina Abrazaldo (IN BLUE DRESS) and Chollo Escaño. ASAP show. Lagdameo pose for a photo.

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she turned her back on the deal because she the video that captured him body shaming didn’t do as well as expected at the box office. People are talking didn’t believe in the brand. Good thing , people wouldn’t still The same goes for Robin. His last though after closing her doors on the deal, consider him as a celebrity. Perhaps, instead three films also didn’t do great at the tills: about... she got another offer which is much bigger of dwelling on the anti-bullying case he filed “Bonifacio, Ang Unang Pangulo” and and doesn’t go against her values. against the netizens who uploaded the viral “10,000 Hours”, that even won awards in the My Korean Jagiya video, he could also re-examine himself so 2014 and 2013 Film Festivals Despite the tough competition on he can identify the reason why he suddenly but didn’t yield spectacular results at the box primetime, the Heart Evangelista – ..are not talking about got banned from a major network and why office, ditto for his other film that his own Alexander Lee starrer remains the one to nobody cares about him anymore. company, RCP Productions, produced, “Sa beat on its timeslot. Performing better than Ngalan ng Ama, Ina at Mga Anak”, also She’s back on Instagram! That was the any other shows on GMA Network on shown in 2014. headline of a showbiz news site after the What Sharon should primetime, My Korean Jagiya consistently So we shouldn’t be surprised if Star actress’s IG account had been inaccessible avoid now outperforms its rival, which now resorts to Cinema is being a segurista by adding Joshua for almost a week. Her beau explained that social media to measure its performance. and Julia in the cast of their Jessy’s account encountered some technical ’s Obviously, viewers have an unending comeback film. After all, the problems. Let’s pretend that we didn’t know comeback flick was first appetite for romance and comedy, and the Joshlia tandem already has two that Jessy has been the subject of nasty tasks imagined to be with Gabby show just got the right formula for it to get box office hits to their credit, among netizens because of her behavior Concepcion, but since Gabby the audience hooked. “Vince, Kath & James” and online and that we didn’t know that a person is so busy with GMA-7’s “Love You the Stars and Back”, could actually temporarily deactivate his or mammoth hit afternoon drama, Alisah Bonaobra that both went beyond the her account. “Ika-6 na Utos”, he doesn’t Her determination and talent got her back P100 million mark at the tills. have time to shoot a new movie to the popular talent show in the UK. After Some caring fans want to tell Ruffa Mae Quinto so it was reported that Sharon being eliminated in U.K. Sharon Cuneta to stop being She’s glad she’s back in the limelight after will instead be paired with Robin Padila, more than once, entertainment sites in the so open and expressive in her social media taking some time off to take care of her with whom she has done three films before UK called her the luckiest contestant ever accounts, posting nearly everything that firstborn. She even went from being a when they were both still with Viva Films. because she’s back in the game as a wildcard. happens in her life especially when she feels Kapuso to a Kapamilya saying that it was This will be directed by certified hitmaker There’s no doubt that Alisah can sing really depressed. a decision tshe pondered on deeply for a Cathy Garcia Molina. well, and we’re proud of her waving the “Kasi nawawala ang mystique niya, lalo long time . But does she’s still have space in We heard they have started shooting the country’s flag as she represents local talents na kapag nakikipagsagutan siya sa bashers,” her new network? Sure, she’s already part movie. Robin has also started taping a new on the global stage. We just hope she cuts all says one concerned fan. “We think it’s one of and we hope she’d soap with Jodi Santamaria (who’ll be playing the drama since she’s not in the Philippines reason kaya hindi na pinanood ang last succeed in bringing something new on the dual roles), but after a couple of days of anymore where talent shows capitalize on a movie niya. Kasi lagi na lang siyang nagpo- table. If only she’s still as relevant as she taping, the project suddenly stopped and up contestants’ backstory to gain sympathy votes post ng mga nangyayari sa buhay niya and was 10 years ago, we would have been very to now, it has not resumed. Now, the latest from the audience. doon na lang siya inaabangan ng mga tao. excited about this career move. news is that the young love team of Joshua Recently, pinahiya pa niya ang anak niyang si Garcia and Julia Barretto would be added Alessandra de Rossi KC sa publiko after Ai Ai shared na binigyan Xander Ford into the cast of the yet untitled Sharon- Declining an endorsement is something siya ng son niyang si Sancho ng pera he got Showbiz is littered with novelties and Robin movie. most celebrities wouldn’t do regardless of from his earnings from a TV show. Sinulat ni people who bask in “instafame” who believe So what does that mean? That the contract price and the exposure they’d Sharon na wala pang anak niyang gumagawa trending in social media a few times would is not confident that Sharon and Robin alone get. For Alessandra, any product or brand ng ganyan sa kanya, so she was remi nded get them to mainstream. Sadly for Xander, might not be able to pull in the expected that she promotes is an extension of herself by netizens that KC gave her very expensive who knew all along that show business crowds inside the theaters. Well, we can’t that’s why when a company offered to get brand name bags.” was a cruel world, his sudden emergence is blame them as we all know Sharon’s recent her service for a multi-million endorsement, nothing but a flash in the pan. Even without solo film, “Ang Pamilyang Hindi Lumuluha”,

Annemarie Princess Guzman’s 12th Birthday

FIRST PHOTO, Mama Zeny Guzman (2ND FROM LEFT) poses with Girlie Guzman-Padillo (2ND FROM RIGHT) and family. SECOND, Dr. Solon Guzman (4TH FROM LEFT) pose with guests. THIRD, Dr. Solon Guzman poses with cousins who are also nurses. FOURTH, After the party, Dr. Solon Guzman (MIDDLE) brings the family to his altest soon-to-open location at Seafood City. 17 2017 17 Entertainment

Gabbi Garcia now a Marian’s show in social wit list + other certified recording artist stories “In the show, nagkamali ako in choosing Rosette as my wife, kasi sobrang ganda nga niya pero sobrang pangit naman ng ugali niya dahil niloko’t pinagtaksilan pa niya ako,” he says. “So you should really be careful when you judge a person as looks can be deceiving. You should look deeper sa isang tao.” So how would he judge , his leading lady in “Impostora”? “We’ve been working together for several months now and I can say that she’s can feel that her new a good person, inside and The 18-year-old self produced her With the successful launching of her primetime show on GMA Telebabad has really out. She loves her family, she’s very considerate debut single, ‘All I Need’ debut single, she also credits her older made its mark with viewers. “Kasi, kahit saan with her co-workers at maganda ang attitude Gabbi Garcia has finally fulfilled one of sister Alex who taught her how to play ako pumunta ngayon, ang tawag nila sa akin niya sa work niya. She really loves what she’s her dreams—that of becoming a recording instruments. is ‘Super Ma’am’, so that means they’re really doing.Kahit sobrang drained na siya in playing artist. Before entering show business, the “Aside from guitar, I can play basic watching our show,” she says with a big smile. her dual roles of Rosette and Nimfa, hindi siya 18-year-old relentlessly joined numerous drums and ukelele. My sister taught me how “Maski sa social media, mothers tag me nagrereklamo at all.” singing contests and talent searches on to play instruments. Everything came from with their picture while watching the show na It’s obvious Rafael and Kris can never be top of her regular gigs as a band vocalist. my sister,” Garcia said. kasama ang mga anak nila kasi raw maraming The former Sanggre Alena in the hit When asked on what she wanted to romantically involved at this point as he’s TV series “” on GMA has just focus more, she replied, “I could do both natutuhan ang mga ito from watching ‘Super already taken by a fashion designer, Valerie released her self-produced debut single acting and music. I don’t want this to be Ma’am’. Gomez Chia, with whom he’s been going entitled, “All I Need.” only a sideline because my heart is really Ibig sabihin nito, mas dumarami ang nahu- steady for almost two years now. Doesn’t The song, which is about overcoming into it. I’m really passionate about it, this hook sa mas umiinit at tumitinding episodes Valerie get jealous when he does all the personal struggles and believing in one’s one is also in my list of priorities aside from ng ‘Super Ma’am’ gabi-gabi, so I really want provocative kissing and bed scenes he has with capabilities, is a passion project that school.” to thank all those who watch and support our Kris Bernal in “Impostora”? Garcia is very proud of. “I also hope I can play in music festivals. show. Bonus na lang ‘yung mas gumagandang “You know, in any relationship, the number “The song is very special for me I am a fan of those events as well as ratings ng bawat episode. Mas sobrang one thing you should have as a couple is trust because I’ve become very hands on concert. I wish I could perform in one of the nakakatuwa ‘yung you feel the love of the with its production. From the music to the major events,” she added. and understanding and I see an abundance visual element of the track, my friends and viewers na nanonood sa amin. Kaya nga last of that in my girlfriend. She knows trabaho I collaborated on it para mas buo yung Future beauty queen month daw, napasama ang ‘Super Ma’am’ sa lang ang ginagawa namin ni Kris so she has no identity nung kanta,” Garcia explained to With all the blessings Garcia has been Social Wit List na based in New York as one of reason to feel jealous at all.” selected members of the media during its receiving—a music single, television shows, the most buzzed about new shows worldwide. launch. endorsements and upcoming Metro Manila Abangan nyo dahil marami pang pasabog ang “This is very fulfilling because my first Film Festival (MMFF) movie with Dawn show in the next few weeks. Isa na rito ang Toni refuses to comment on single is self-produced. I wrote the lyrics Zulueta and , Garcia could not pagpasok ng Australian hunk actor na si Conan and created some of its melody. This song ask for anything more. But she does hope Stevens na lumabas na noon sa ‘Encantadia’.” Lloydie is only the beginning. I’m enjoying every to cross out another item in her bucket “I’m glad to be back on GMA-7 and it’s minute of it, every stressful situation in the list—to join a major beauty pageant and Actress-TV host Toni Gonzaga was asked process of making a single,” she added. represent the Philippines. always a pleasure working with them and their stars.” to comment on John Lloyd Cruz’s decision According the Kapuso star, ever since Garcia, who has been very vocal about to take an indefinite leave of absence from she started showbiz, she wanted singing the idea since she started her career Another surprise that will thrill viewers their sitcom, “Home Sweetie Home.” The to be part of her identity as an artist. Now mentioned, “I think ang kulang na lang for of ‘Super Ma’am’ is Isko Dagohoy, isang that she has finally released her own track, me is to join a pageant. But right now I’m mandirigma or guerrero from the world of controversial actor is vacationing in Europe she feels a step closer in reaching that really concentrating here. So we’ll see pa. Tagachu and viewers will have to guess if he’s with rumored girlfriend and fellow cast goal. I’m turning [only]19 in December, so I think an ally or an enemy. As of now, the rumor is member, . “Honestly the music side came first maybe I can join when I’m 22.” that he will be played by Ivan Dorschner in his Toni said: “I have no involvement in their before me entering showbiz because As a matter of fact, Garcia won Ms. next assignment after “Meant to Be”. relationship, so I cannot say anything about I did gigs before but when I entered Skin White in 2011 and Ms. Solane 2013 it. Labas na ako doon. Whatever makes them the industry, I had opportunities to do (Teenies Category). Find out in ‘Super Ma’am’, seen Monday to Friday, on GMA Telebabad after “24 Oras”. happy, let them be. Nothing teleseryes so I promised that eventually “My curiosity in beauty pageants much has changed on I would try to venture out into music started when I was young since I am fond the set. We still enjoy because it’s really my first love,” Garcia of watching it. People would always tell me Why Rafael and Kris Bernal are shared. that I am very bibo. I’m an extrovert person work. We’re like a “I’m happy to be able to accomplish this so it’s easy for me to talk and engage with NOT a couple family there. type of area in my job, because singing people. I even answer the questions myself We’ve been is really my passion. Kahit before pa, you during the Q&A portion,” she said. Rafael Rosell is happy to be part of a hit show together can always see me with a guitar na ready “When I entered showbiz, my like “Impostora” that teaches viewers to be for more sa jamming. I’m very excited about this and connections widened as well as the world more discerning in judging people by their than three I hope people would appreciate it,” she I see. That’s why I told myself that maybe I inner beauty rather than their surface good years.” said. can really do it,” Garcia shared. looks.

Princess Guzman’s Birthday

FIRST, Dr. Solon Guzman poses with cousin Girlie Guzman-Padillo. The rest of the night, Dr. Solon Guzman would entertain the guests by singing karaoke or dancing. Her daughter, 12-year old birthday celebrant Princess was in bed, not feeling well. 18 2017 18 Get charmed by their lovely voices!

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Xian Lim on Kim: We’re still together

CROSSING BORDERS” It was much together. deliberate, Xian Lim says, that Kim confirmed this on another occasion the choice of songs in his new when we had a chat with her, also in album crossed all borders. connection with her new album. What a “I didn’t want to stick to just coincidence, both of them noted, that their one type of music. I wanted new albums are being launched within to stretch my range by days of each other. Close. trying out different ON A ROLL: Xian Lim is on a roll genres,’’ he stated after his successful concert at The Theatre during a recent at Solaire as his latest album under Star media launch. Music entitled “Key of X” has already sold The singer- out during the singer’s album tours. actor’s new The singer-actor’s third album outing, came three years after his sophomore consisting of album. For the album,he ventures into eight tracks, swings production work, conceptualizing and from acoustic to directing the music video ofhis carrier, ballad to a bit of “Getting To Know Each Other Too Lim’s attendance at the special screening pumunta pa siya kinabukasan (Nov. 2) para jukebox, which is our Well.” of Chiu’s movie again dispels rumors that pagbigyan ang request ng kanilang fans na version of country. Miss Universe Philippines 2016 they are not in good terms. ma-congratulate siya in person. Isinama Xian says he’s Maxine Medina plays his leading lady Prior to the Star Magic Ball last ni Kim ang leading man niyang si Matteo not afraid to tread in the video. September, many speculated that the couple’s Guidicelli, ganundin si Christian Bables. unknown territories in Getting to Know is currently invading relationship has been on the rocks because Hindi rin nagkulang ng suporta ang music, calling himself local hit lists, already the #1 MOR chart unlike in previous years, Lim didn’t stage any rumored BF niyang si Xian Lim dahil adventurous by nature. topper and also soaring in various surprise for Chiu when he asked her to be his naroon ito sa special screening ng pelikula na For instance, he revives charts. date. sinamahan pa ng kanyang mga tagahanga. an April “Boy” Regino song, Xian’s new album includes OPM However, on the night of the ball itself, Tinanghal na ngayong bagong “Horror Honey My Love, So Sweet. classic, “Wala Na Bang Pag-ibig,” Chiu and Lim laughed off rumors that they Queen” si Kim, kapalit ng dating title holder Then walks away with an “Manhid;” and the light melodic track are no longer together. na si Madam Kris Aquino. entirely different version of “Download.” Directed by Chito Roño, “The Ghost Muli ring pinatunayan ni direk Chito the song, says his producer Bride” also stars Matteo Guidicelli, Roño na siya ang master horror director Jonathan Manalo. Sweet! Xian attends , Christian Bables and Ina for all time ng Star Cinema. His last FAN: Raymundo, among others. horror movie was “The Healing” kung saan Having been a fan of Ariel screening of Kim’s It is now showing in cinemas nationwide. magkasama sina Kim at Star for all Seasons Rivera’s version of “Getting To ‘Ghost Bride’ na si . Know Each Other Too Well” looked quite Dahil din sa “The Ghost Bride” nasabi back in 2011, Xian has not Kim, nagkaroon ng dahilan happy when Xian Lim ni Kim na mukhang matatagalan pa siyang forgotten to include the song arrived at the special screening para ‘di mag-asawa agad mag-asawa. among his favorites. He renders a mean of her latest movie “The Ghost Bride”. “Bata pa naman kasi ako, kaya may version of the Gerard Kenny classic in this In an Instagram clip shared by ABS-CBN NAGBUNGA ang araw-araw na pagpo- panahon pa ako para gawin ang mga hindi his third album. News’ Gretchen Fullido, Chiu can be heard promote ni Kim Chiu ng first ever solo ko pa nagagawang pelikula,” sabi niya. Unseen in the current teleserye season, telling Lim that she’s happy he made it to the starrer niyang “The Ghost Bride.” Sa opening Nangangahulugan bang matagal-tagal Xian is doing an adult film, a sex-comedy screening. day ng pelikula (Nov. 1), tumipak agad ito pa ang ipag-hihintay ni Xian bago sagutin with and Nathalie Hart. He They were even teased by Chiu’s co-star, ng P14.3 milyones sa takilya. ni Kim ang ano mang proposal ng binata, said his relationship with Kim Chiu has not Cacai Bautista, who said: “Iba din naman. Hindi biro ang panahong ginugol ni Kim engagement o wedding pa ito? (Meron ba faltered and that they, in fact, are still very Support, support!” sa promotions dahil hanggang sa Cebu ay talaga?--Ed.)

Outstanding Canadian Awards

FIRST, Perly Alilio of Forex and Philip Beloso show their OCA medallions. SECOND, Nieves Mangante, Deo Rojas, Perly Alilio and Harold Guarin pose with their OCA medallions. THRID, Canadian Senator Tobias Enverga poses with awardee Harold Guarin of Roadsport Honda. FOURTH, Awardees Feo Rojas and Harold Guarin pose with their medallions. FIFTH, The presence of Nenita Lora seems to make awardee Harold Guarin very happy. 19 2017 19 Coco ups his Entertainment game MANILA, Philippines — Mobility is power. More and more people are Barbie explains why Ken didn’t court her + turning to the other stories mobile phone for anything and everything under “Dear Alex,” “Hashtags Uncovered,” end of the world, na grabe ang hirap the sun. “Roleta Ng Fortune,” “Shookt,” hirap pero gusto kong sabihin na and “Seen Zone” each with episode one day you will laugh about it,” knows that. So airing from five to 20 minutes. Alex said. he decided to ABS-CBN executive Marcus “Dear Alex” show new episodes tap the power of mobile phones to Binuya noted that while such shows twice a week, every Tuesdays and push something close to his heart. In- proliferate online, theirs have “the Thursday. between tapings, guest appearances and story-telling and production value of others, he created a game app with Ang ABS-CBN.” Panday, the character Coco is playing “Kumbaga dekalidad pa rin ’to,” Hearts wants to get in a movie he is producing, directing he said. “Simula pa lang po ’tong pregnant next year and starring in for the upcoming Metro pitong ’to and we will continue Manila Film Festival (MMFF). “Pareho kami ng katambal kong si Ken Chan na first time producing more content in the next “This time, let’s reverse the process,” maidirek niya so ingat na ingat kami,” she says. “Nakaka- HEART Evangelista’s hubby, Sen. couple of months.” Coco explains in Filipino. “Almost pressure, kaya kahit gusto naming magbiruan sa set, behaved Chiz Escudero, celebrated his 45th birthday on October 10. all young people play games on their muna kami. Pero okay naman pala, marami kaming cellphones when bored. So I created a natutuhan sa kanya, lalo na nga’t galing kami sa comedy Love guru She says her birthday gift will come next year. According to their game that can cross over to the movie.” na ‘Meant to Be’, tapos ito, mas hitik sa kadramahan itong He created a story and came up with movie namin, kaya we need ‘yung right motivation na galing Alex revealed her show “Dear Alex” plans, they intend to get pregnant sees her dishing love advice and then by January and deliver the baby Panday’s costumes and weapons (e.g. sa kanya. Sa teleserye, gradual ang transition ng characters at swords) to beat various enemies at matagal ang build up ng story and emotions. E, dito, in halos some with her signature sense of nine months later. “He gave me the humor. freedom to choose kung kailan ko different stages of his mission to help two hours ng movie, sobrang dami ng nangyari, kaya kung others. Coco also used his own voice as kailangang magdrama at umiyak, dapat ready ka agad doon The 29-year-old Kapamilya actress gusto mag-baby and he also agreed added it is an interactive show as na we’ll just have one baby kasi may Flavio, whom the app will show going and naitawid naman namin nang maayos with the help of to various locations as he completes his Direk Joel.” audiences could send an email or twins na siya,” she says. “So bale tweet about the problems they we’ll have three children and okay mission. The story starts when she and Ken are still students, but Joining Coco in this project are Ken breaks her heart and she ends up crying. Later on, Barbie want to be discussed. Alex recalled na ‘yun. Kaya bale itong ‘My Korean that she started getting invited as Jagiya’ ang magiging last teleserye Synergy 88’s Jackeline Chua and Miker becomes a broadcast journalist and she is assigned to interview Rivera who polished Coco’s ideas based Ken. They meet again, Ken says “This Time I’ll Be Sweeter”, speaker by different schools after the ko before I become a mom. And publication of her back-to-back love I’m so happy na ang bale magiging on their experience in the mobile game but will he be true to his word or break Barbie’s heart again? business. Also starring in the movie is Kim Rodriguez, with whom advice books “Dear Alex, Break Na last show ko is so well received by Kami, Paano?! Love, Catherine” in viewers. Kahit saan ako magpunta, Coco’s passion and talent for telling Barbie has something in common. They’re both ex-GF’s of a story and designing a mobile game Kiko Estrada. How did they interact during the shooting? 2014 and “Dear Alex, We’re Dating. kilala nila ako as Gia at hinahanap Tama, Mali? Love, Catherine” in sa’kin si Alexander Lee. At ang mall impressed Jackeline. So she and Miker “Okay naman kami ni Kim,” Barbie replies, laughing. offered to make Coco a business partner Ken says he never tried to court her off cam because he 2016. shows namin, sobrang dinudumog She enjoys giving advice as ng fans na kinikilig sa tambalan for this project which she says aims at doesn’t want to destroy their friendship. How does she “global domination.” feel about this? “Totoo naman ‘yun. Para sa’kin din, ’pag “madaldal naman talaga ako as a namin.” person at pakialamera.” The actress Xander is really happy working Global domination is aiming for the nagsimula kayong magkaibigan, parang ang hirap nang sky. But if Coco and company make it, mabura sa isip ko na magiging romantically involved ka sa has launched her own video blog with Heart and with GMA staffers on YouTube where she shares to who tour him around. Recently, his they’ll be putting an original Filipino taong friend lang ang turing mo. Mas masayang nagbibiruan creation on the map of mobile gaming. kami bilang magkatropa. Friends na lang kami para safe. Pero followers a sneak peek on her fans took him on a charity trip to personal life. Among the most an orphanage and Xander posted “Panday is one of the first superheroes sa ‘This Time I’ll Be Sweeter’, makikita nyo, okay na okay ang we Pinoys created,”Coco says. “I want chemistry namin. Sabi nga mismo ni Mother Lily, nakakakilig memorable moments she’s had was this on his social media account: being of help and inspiration to a “Had a great time with the kids children to know Panday, because some daw talaga.” of them just know Thor. We also have We ask their director, , how he’ll size up follower who reached out to her. of Concordia Children’s Services! “Merong nag-email sa akin na Instead of fancy gifts or food trucks, superheroes we can be proud of, like Barbie and Ken as actors? “Mahusay na mga bata sina Barbie and Darna. Why don’t at Ken,” says Direk Joel. “I think they are the best of their parang nagsabi talaga siya ng lahat my dearest fans were so wonderful ng kalungkutan niya sa buhay that they actually arranged a charity we start (promoting) them using social generation. Mabait na, maganda pa ang attitude towards their media?” work. Malayo ang mararating nilang dalawa sa sining ng pag-arte.” niya, binuhos niya sa akin na ’yung event! How meaningful, yea? Had a boyfriend daw niya for one year nag- heartwarming time hanging out with “Young people get bored easily. Gusto break daw sila,” she said. some babies, playing games with the nila may nabubuo sila lagi. Kailangan Alex Gonzaga, young love teams “Parang naiyak ako habang kids, and reading them story book natin silang sabayan,” observes Coco. head ABS-CBN online series nag-e-email (back), ’yung parang (in English and broken Filipino). The app, available on Google Play naramdaman ko ’yung pain niya They were so attentive and even store, lets Coco hit two birds with one Seven original series starring upcoming and established stars du’n sa email. Naawa ako kasi sabi helped me when I was stuck with stone. Besides getting people hooked of the Kapamilya network were launched recently and these niya parang ang hirap hirap daw kasi my terrible Filipino. They were also on the new mobile app, the actor is are now for streaming on the ABS-CBNmobile exclusives kaklase daw niya tapos hanggang so sweet to give a shout out for “My promoting Ang Panday way ahead of its website. ngayon daw six months na silang Korean Jagiya” and also thanked targeted Dec. 25 playdate. These star viral sensation KaladKaren; “” break parang hindi pa rin daw siya and wished us an early Merry Yes, Coco knows how to up his game. alumni , , Kisses Delavin, and maka get over. So, putting a face daw Christmas n Happy New Year. I was In today’s go-go-go world, and the Marco Gallo; comedian-host Alex Gonzaga; celebrity radio siya na okay siya pero deep inside it’s sooo touched when I heard that! competitive showbiz circle he moves jock Mr. Fu; and kilig ambassadors #Hashtags. Their shows killing her daw…” Salamat po!” around in, that could mean winning in short format cover everything from exclusive celebrity Her advice to millennials boils For the finale of “My Korean half the battle for himself, and the interviews, love advice, life lessons, fun game shows, and even down to sentiment familiar: This too Jagiya” next month, GMA is taking Filipino superhero he wants the world scary stories. The titles are “Kikinang-kinang,” “Squad Goals,” shall pass. them back to Korea to shoot the to know. “Akala mo lang today na its the ending there.

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FIRST, Mike Cruz poses with Sir Jojo Taduran. SECOND, PPCO President Rose Tijam poses with Sir Manny Yanga. THIRD, Sir Manny Yanga (2ND FROM LEFT) poses with other Knights of Rizal. FOURTH, Sir Manny Yanga of Scarborough Toyota (2ND FROM LEFT SEATED) poses with other Knights of Rizal. 20 2017 20 , share experience in Hollywood boot camp

Star Magic teen stars camp. Bailey May, Ylona Garcia “The boot camp with AC Bonifacio and actually honed my talent GirlTrend’s member Jane because we got the de Leon recently flew to chance to be trained by , as renowned choreographers the official representatives and singing coaches in of the Philippines for the Hollywood,” Garcia said. boot camp created by has yet to well-known producer and unveil the talents around talent manager Simon world who passed the Fuller. boot camp and qualified Fuller gained to join the group. prominence as the Meanwhile, when creator of “American asked if it will be okay Idol” and “So You Think for them to leave their You Can Dance” as two-year-old love team well as the manager of dubbed as “BaiLona” to Spice Girls, David and focus on their own careers Victoria Beckham, Amy or even pair with other Winehouse, Carrie Underwood, Kelly artists, May and Garcia seemed to have no Clarkson and Steven Tyler. problem with it. The four were shortlisted and competed “As long as we’re both fine with it and against representatives from other countries as long as we’re friends, I guess it’s okay,” for a chance to make it to “Now United.” Garcia said. Based on the teaser released online, Now “If it’s going to help our careers we have United is described as a new interactive to take that. But with Ylona kasi, she really pop group for a new generation where taught me how to gain confidence. When incredible young performers from all over we were in acting workshop, I saw how the world come together to sing and dance. good she was and that inspired me to do As a preparation, representatives good as well,” May said. undergo dance and vocal workshops before Finally, the two hinted that aside from competing for a spot in the group. endorsements, fans would continue to see Talking to members of the press, May them together since they have projects that and Garcia—who are former “Pinoy Big will be known in the coming days. Brother 737” housemates—shared their experiences in the said boot camp. What else does Bea “I went out of my comfort zone that and met new friends from different countries,” Alonzo dream of May said during the launching of Jollibee’s Top-Your-Own Jolly Hotdog. Actress Bea Alonzo, who’s the “We sang and danced there. The best breadwinner of the family, said her dream part was when I was coached right because didn’t end with providing a home for her there was a time that I wasn’t able to do a loved ones. part of a dance correctly but I continued “It’s not a bad thing to want more, as on and practiced for the whole day. So after long as you’re not hurting other people that when it was our time to perform, I got while you work on achieving things,” she every step right. The experience was fun,” said. “I’m aiming for stability. I invest in the 15-year-old teen star continued. properties that have good value. I’m at a For Garcia on the other hand, she point in my life where I’m starting to save, considers performing with creator Fuller but I also believe in work-life balance. I also himself as well as popular artists in try to enjoy life by traveling to places I’ve Hollywood just like Miley Cyrus as one of never been. I’m not into material things, the great things that happened in the boot like luxury bags and shoes.”

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Rhian denies marrying BF in Iceland + other stories

real life. Unang-una, super duper us well in interpreting our roles through the Cuenca,” he says. “This is about a barkada na fashionista siya. E, ako, off cam, years.” nagbakasyon sa isang lumang bahay, nakakita kung damit ako parang lalaking He’s also happy that Barbie is his leading roon ng ouija board na pinaglaruan namin, naka-pants and T- shirt lang. Tapos, lady in his first big movie. “Seven years na without knowing na ‘yun ang magbubukas sa selosa siya, possessive. E, hindi kaming magkaibigan since ‘Tween Hearts’ isang portal na magiging dahilan kung bakit rin ako ganun. But I’m taking pa sa GMA7. All these years, we’re able maraming scary things na mangyayari.” the difference between us as a big to keep that friendship. So okay na kami Off cam, his relationship with Julie Anne challenge and with the help of our sa ganun. Baka masira pa ang friendship San Jose is going strong even after they got director, Maryo de los Reyes, I’m kung magiging iba ang level ng relationship some bashing when they officially admitted confident maitatawid ko naman namin. As friends, for life na itong pagiging their relationship. “Basta happy kami. The nang maayos ang character ni Zoe in magkaibigan namin. Ayaw naming lokohin bashing started to come when Julie and me ‘Triple Ex’.” ang tao just for the promo of our movie.” came out in public. At the start, nagagalit RHIAN Ramos is happy to be working How come there was a story He claims to be a fan of Barbie from ako and I feel hindi basta dapat bina-bash with Lovi Poe and Max Collins in GMA- that she and her non-showbiz BF Jason way back. “Actually, hindi pa man ako si Julie or us. Kasi kahit sinong mahal mo 7’s upcoming new show, “The One That Choachuy tied the knot while they were on nag-aartista, kapag nagi-imagine akong sa buhay, hindi mo hahayaang mabastos. Got Away” which is about three girlfriends a trip to Iceland? “Not true. Both of us have gumagawa ako ng music video, si Barbie But then paulit-ulit lang naman ‘yung mga who are all the ex-girlfriends of the same no plans of settling down yet. Ang dami ko ‘yung nakikita kong kapareha ko, so dream sinasabi nila, nang-iinis sila, so I made it a philandering guy, to be played by Dennis pang projects na gagawin, ‘no? come true ito for me. Barbie is my best point na huwag na lang pumatol sa ganun. Trillo. Just like Lovi Poe, she believes that Rhian is also doing a new movie, friend na babae. Kahit hindi kami boyfriend- You don’t even need to read it so you won’t ladies should be given the chance to date “Fallback”, with and Daniel girlfriend, mararamdaman mo ‘yung pagiging react to it. Ignore na lang or i-block mo para as many guys to be able to select the best Matsunaga, directed by Jason Laxamana. sweet and caring niya bilang leading lady mo. mas tahimik ang buhay mo.” partner for her. At alam naman ng fans na may kanya-kanya “I also believe that you should be able to Ken claims he was Barbie’s fan kaming buhay at tanggap nila ‘yun.” Ken Chan remembers Kuya How is “This Time I’ll Be Sweeter” date as many people as it takes to get the Germs on All Souls’ Day right one,” she says. “A lot of them may turn KEN Chan first captured our attention different from other romcoms? “Mas out to be mistakes. But until you finally get when he played the young Freddie Webb madrama nga itong movie namin. It’s about not just giving a second chance kundi even Pangako ni Ken Chan sa kanyang the kind of person that you truly deserve, in the indie film, “First Ko si 3rd”, where yumaong tatay-tatayan na si German don’t just settle for anyone else.” his star presence was so palpable on screen. third chance. I broke Barbie’s heart twice tapos bumabalik uli ako sa kanya and she “Kuya Germs” Moreno, hinding-hindi nito She says there seems to be a double After doing lead roles in “Destiny Rose” and makakalimutan ang itinuturing niyang standard in our society, since it seems okay “Meant to Be” on TV, he now plays his first says ‘dalawang beses mo na kong pinaiyak, ang tanga ko naman kung bibigyan pa kita ‘Master Showman.’ for men to date as many girls as they want. lead role in a mainstream movie in “This Nagbigay-pugay si Ken Chan sa kanyang But when it comes to women, the view is Time I’ll Be Sweeter” as the playful Tristan, ng pangatlong chance na paiyakin ako.’ So dun pa lang, makikita na n’yo ang kaibhan mentor-discoverer na si German “Kuya more conservative and limited. “It’s really who broke ’s heart as Erica, Germs” Moreno ngayong All Souls’ Day. unfair kasi kapag guys, no one asks kung not just once but twice. They’re directed by nito sa usual romcoms dahil mas serious ito, mas may tama sa puso.” Dinalaw ng This Time I’ll Be Sweeter gaano na karami ang naka-date nila. ace filmmaker Joel Lamangan for the first actor ang libingan ng kanyang tatay-tatayan But when it’s a girl, para bang it’s so time. How is it? sa Loyola Memorial Park, Marikina City, scandalous kung marami na ang naka-date “Sobrang kinabahan ako when I Benjamin’s romance with Julie ngayong Huwebes, November 2. mo. But you really have to be choosy kasi learned siyang magdidirek sa’min kasi dati Anne gets stronger Sa kanyang Facebook post, sinabi ni Ken siyempre, at the start, hindi mo naman alam ko na siyang naririnig na sobrang istrikto at na nami-miss niya ang tinaguriang Master ‘yung tunay na ugali noong guy. When you naninigaw,” he says. “But it turned out okay BENJAMIN Alves was last seen on TV Showman at star-builder. realize that he doesn’t really give that much siyang katrabaho at sweet nga kasi binibigyan in “I Heart Davao” and he’s glad that after Mensahe ng Kapuso actor, “Namiss kita value or importance, then it’s time for you to pa kami ng favorite niyang baon, kamote. that, he’ll now be seen on the big screen Master Showman. Kung nasan ka man go and love yourself a little more. Maybe the It’s really an honor and I’m proud na finally, in the movie “Spirit of the Glass 2, The ngayon ‘Tay alam kong masaya ka. next guy will be a little bit better.” nakatrabaho ko na siya. Malaki ang Haunted”, where he is paired with last year’s “Lagi ka pa din nandyan sa tabi ko… lagi In “The One That Got Away”, Rhian plays tulong niya sa’min ni Barbie kasi ‘yung Bb. Pilipinas Universe, Maxine Medina. kang nasa puso ko. Mahal na mahal kita!” Zoe, a flirty social media darling who works story, tumakbo for several years, mula “This is an ensemble movie and I enjoyed Pumanaw si Kuya Germs noong January 8, as a swimwear designer. She comes from a noong college students pa kami hanggang sa working with the rest of the big cast, along 2016, sa edad na 82. rich family but she hungers for the love of nagtatrabaho na kami na nag-meet kami uli. with , Janine Gutierrez, Daniel her parents who are both very busy. Galing kami sa ‘Meant to Be’ na very light. Matsunaga, Ashley Ortega and Enrico “She’s so different from what I am in Dito, mas madrama and Direk Joel guided

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How Do You Properly Dispose of Broken Rosaries and Other Blessed Items?

As Catholics, we commonly have to break apart the item then discard religious items blessed, whether it be by a it appropriately. In the case of votive priest or bishop. When we have a rosary, candles, if it is safe to do so they should crucifix, palm branch, or other item be burned completely. blessed it becomes permanently sanctified The tradition of returning blessed for a sacred purpose. However, over time items to the Earth stems from the idea statues and rosaries may become broken that an object sanctified in God’s name from use, or palm may naturally degrade. should be returned to God, much like As we are called to show proper reverence the way a person is buried and returned for blessed objects, how do we properly to the earth. dispose of them when damaged? While the tradition of returning “Sacred objects, which are designated objects to the earth stems back for divine worship by dedication or thousands of years, in 1874 the Sacred blessing, are to be treated reverently Congregation for the Rites and the Holy and are not to be employed for Office issued formal determinations on profane or inappropriate use even if they are owned by private persons.” – what proper disposal methods are for Code of Canon Law 1171 blessed items. Any linen, vestment, or In showing proper reverence, Catholic altar cloth should be burned and the tradition simply states blessed items ashes buried. Excess or contaminated that are broken or damaged should be Holy Water should be poured directly burned or buried. After an item has been into the ground. Palms should be burned, burned, its ashes should also be buried. and the ashes used for Ash Wednesday If the item does not disintegrate into the with the excess buried. Similarly, a rosary Earth, such as plastic, it is acceptable or statue would be buried. 23 2017 23 Certification on Entertainment contraceptives Valeen turns lead star but director ‘despises’ to put RH Law her + other stories ‘on track’ PHILIPPINES - The Food and Drug VALEEN Montenegro started with Jagiya”. “Actually, hindi ako nag-react na and Ejay matched the traits of her ideal guy. Administration (FDA) will certify ABS-CBN as part of Star Magic 2006. Her minura niya ako at sinabing mukha akong After pointing out that the boys were both that most contraceptives are non- real family name is Vicente but she chose impaktang alalay ni Heart Evangelista. “taken—Ejay is dating Jana Roxas, while abortifacients, thereby ensuring the “full to use the Nainis ako kasi iniintriga kami’t pinag- Paulo is with Jodie Elizabeth Tarasek— implementation” of the Reproductive name of her aaway kami ni Heart, e maganda ang Ritz said: “They’re exact opposites. Ejay is Health Law, an official of the Population more famous samahan namin sa set at masaya kami sa the chatty type, while Paulo is quiet and Commission (PopCom) said. maternal taping. Parang pamilya na kami, e. Pero secretive. I prefer the mysterious type. PopCom Executive Director Juan grandpa, the after sagutin ko siya, siya ang na-bash Physically, I go for the clean look. Ejay has Antonio Perez said the FDA declaration late LVN ng husto ng ibang netizens na natuwang a goatee, which I’m allergic to.” was expected to have an impact on actor Mario sinagot ko siya. Pasensya na lang, Ate, but Ritz said that, ultimately, she simply Implanon, one of the contraceptives Montenegro. next time, think before you click.” wanted a guy “who would show genuine whose sale in the market was stopped by She did love and care for me, someone who will be the Supreme Court because it allegedly shows like Why Ritz has had ‘no by my side no matter what happens.” induces abortion. “About A sign that Ritz could be thinking of “FDA will declare contraceptives as Ur Love”, “Crazy for You”, “Ysabella” boyfriend since birth’ getting serious with a guy is when she non-abortifacients, lifting the TRO but she was never really given a starring introduces him to her parents. “If I feel (temporary restraining order). Full role so we were not surprised when she At 23, actress Ritz Azul said she may still that I’ve met the right guy, I will no long implementation of the RH (reproductive moved to TV5 in 2009 doing shows like be inexperienced in having a boyfriend, but entertain other suitors. I don’t set high health) Law is now on track,” Perez said “Lokomoko”, “Happy Truck ng Bayan” and she is no novice when it comes to kissing standards—he just has to be respectful and in a press conference. “Kapitan Awesome” and co-hosting “Artista men for the small screen. God-fearing. Of course, I hope he Perez said, however, that the FDA Academy”. The star of the ABS-CBN isn’t older than me by more than five would not certify to all contraceptives as She now plays a starring role in the afternoon series, “Promise of years.” non-abortifacients and was preparing an QCinema Filmfest entry that starts showing Forever,” is a member of the No She also clarified that her decision approved list. on October 20, “The Write Moment”, a Boyfriend Since Birth (NBSB) club, to still not get romantically involved “The FDA is still not able to announce romantic-comedy where she’s paired with but while making the series, she got with anyone at 23 was not a result the full list, although I have been Jerald Napoles, her co-star in “Sunday to lock lips with not one, but two of any hurtful romantic experiences assured that whatever decision it makes, PinaSaya”. men— and . in the past. “I know I’ll get to that. I grew the resolution will lift the TRO [on How is it working with Jerald? “They aren’t the first to do that with me, up not really open to those things—bahay- Implanon]. So Implanon will have to “Masaya kami and he made it easy so I do have experience in that aspect,” said eskwela lang ako,” she explained. “My high be cleared because that is part of the SC for me kasi he knows na I feel insecure the former contract artist of rival network school life wasn’t spent on getting to know decision,” Perez said. when it comes to acting. Buti na lang TV5, “but doing it with Paulo and Ejay was the opposite sex romantically. I actually In a text message, FDA Director- dati na kaming magkaibigan so I trusted still nerve-racking. It’s a different experience played basketball with them!” General Nela Charade Puno said Health him na dadalhin niya ako sa mga eksena for each men. I’m thankful that they took Ritz added: “I consider getting into a Secretary Francisco Duque 3rd and FDA namin together. At si Direk Dominic care of me well.” relationship a responsibility. If I ever get would make an official announcement naman, before the take, si Jerald lang ang “I’m also lucky to have talented directors involved in one, I want to be as dedicated next week. kinakausap, ako, hindi, so sabi ko, siguro he [Darnel Joy Villaflor and Hannah Espia]. to it as I am to my work as an actress. It’s The TRO against the sale of Implanon trusts me na alam na niya ang gagawin ko.” The shots came out really sensual and not also wrong to say that I have no suitors. and Implanon NXT by the FDA Valeen has had her shares of bashers and distasteful at all,” Ritz observed, adding that They just often end up becoming my stemmed from a petition filed by the she usually doesn’t respond. But recently, the challenge was really on how to make the good friends. I believe in the promise of Alliance for the Family Foundation she answered back when a basher made kissing scenes believable. forever—which is why the show’s title suits Philippines, Inc. against then Health fun of her performance in “My Korean At the recent media gathering for the me well. It’s the reason I’m still single.” Secretary Janette Garin. series, Ritz was asked who between Paulo The Department of Health (DOH) said that the TRO by the Supreme Court was not “permanent” and that it could be 17th Rizal Commanders Ball at JC’s Banquet Hall in Toronto lifted once the FDA complied with the The Knights of Rizal Canada Region intention to join the Rizal fraternity in Jr., KGOR, Sir Mario Alpuerto, KGOR, Sir high court’s conditions. Council led by Regional Commander Canada. Manny Yanga, KGOR and Sir Ver Amante, The Supreme Court reiterated that the Sir Ed Prillo, KGOR, held their 17th Canada Region Commander Sir Eduardo KCR. Other high ranking Commanders FDA should conduct a summary hearing Commanders Ball at JC’s Banquet Hall in C. Prillo, KGOR presented several Rizal present were Sir Joe Damasco, KGOR, Sir and amend the Implementing Rules and Toronto on October 14th, 2017. awards and medals to the large Montreal Frank Crawford, KGOR, Sir Felix de Luna, Regulations of the RH Law. Knights from Rizal Chapters from Chapter delegation and to several Knights. KGOR, Sir Dario Boco, KGOR, Sir James President Rodrigo Duterte, in his all over Canada came over and joined This includes Rizal medals and plaques to de la Paz, KGOR, and Sir Jun Calaguio, second State of the Nation Address, the organization’s major celebration. Host Commander Sir Pastor Elmer Manzo, KCR. urged the high tribunal to lift the Host Commander Sir Pastor Elmer KCR; Certificates of Appreciation to Sir Sir Ed Prillo presented the Award of restraining order on the implementation Manzo, KCR, led his committee of Rizal Joe Damasco, KGOR, Sir Jojo Taduran, Excellance to Sir George R. Poblete, of the RH Law. Commanders. The 200 Knights, Ladies KGOR and to Sir Mario Alpuerto, KGOR. KGCR. But Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno representing various organizations and Amongst those who graced the occasion Canada Region Commander presented clarified that the tribunal did not issue Guests present at the event enjoyed the were Lady Lourdes Prillo; former Rizal this Award of Excellence to Sir George a TRO against the RH Law but only celebration. Canada Region Commanders Sir Lapulapu Poblete, former Canada Region covered Implanon and Impanon NXT. Special guests included Consul Edwin Cana, KGCR, Sir George R. Poblete, Commander and Supreme Council Implanon and Implanon NXT are Mendoza of the Philippine Consulate KGCR, and Lady Dolores, Supreme executive to recognize his dedicated thin rods inserted under the skin, which in Toronto, Sir Senator Tobias Enverga, Council Exchequer Sir Jaime T. Marasigan, contribution to Canada as the only Filipino releases hormones that could prevent KGOR, and his wife Lady Rosemer, Sir Joe KGOR, and Lady Bing. Canada Region Canadian Knight to receive the highest pregnancy for up to three years. Daniels, KCR, Sir Roman Baber, KR, and Executive Officers present included: Sir honors and/ or the highest rank. PopCom and FDA are both agencies Former Toronto Councilor and Mayoralty Dr. Romy Sinajon, KGOR, Sir Placido under the DoH. Aspirant Doug Ford, who expressed his Mineque, KGOR, Sir Joaquin T. Taduran, Arielle Abrazaldo’s 11th Birthday

FIRST, Arielle (IN PIGTAILS) poses with Chollo Lagdameo. SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH, FIFTH, Arielle poses with friends.

24 2017 24 NURSES “Napapa-isip ka pa rin ‘pag minsan from page 10 kasi iba pa rin ‘yung pakiramdam na nagtatrabaho ka sa sarili mong bansa. Coming home Pero maiisip mo rin na wala rin talaga mangyayari with the current situation of While there are perks to working abroad, nurses in our country,” Marvin shared. Hunk Shot it comes with various social costs. Jimmy, meanwhile, said he’d consider if Data from the Philippine Statistics the country can finally offer nurses like him Authority show that 4 to 6 million children decent wage and security of tenure. of OFWs are left behind and at risk of “Malaking bagay po talaga ‘yung salary. Mathew losing parental care. Kapag okay po siya, why not po? Kung talagang masisigurado na may work na pangmatagalan Gabriel na may career pathways,” he shared. So the two just press on Guzman despite the loneliness. And when homesickness kicks in, they remind themselves of Mathew, 12, studies the good they can do now at Holy Cross Catholic with the extra money. school in Toronto. He Marvin has finally started FITTING IN. Both Marvin Bermillo (L) and Jimmy Carpon say they’re not loves, swimming, playing having trouble fitting in with their colleagues abroad. giving back to his parents, helping pay their bills at the piano, and sketching home, especially now that images. He likes Filipino, Both Marvin and Jimmy shared that his younger sister is going to college. Japanese and Italian they never really had trouble fitting in “I am really blessed with all the food. His parents are their respective host countries. But being opportunities that I received but with Mae Acenas-Guzman separated from the people they know and all these opportunities come with great love in the Philippines can be frustrating at sacrifices. There are many times that I really and Gabriel. His uncle is times, too. “Despite the perks of working wanna give up but then I realize the main community leader and a abroad, there are times that you would reason why I’m doing this in the first place very successful dentist really feel lonely and at some point, – myself and my family,” he said. Dr. Solon Guzman, who depressed. You are already stressed with Jimmy, on the other hand, has finally is also encouraging him your work and you also have to deal with bought a house for his parents in the homesickness,” Marvin shared. “You miss Philippines. With his remittances, his to be a dentist. Mathew your life back in the Philippines despite parents also don’t need to work anymore, is thinking of taking your hardships in the country.” and he’s able to help send their youngest dentistry as a career. “Mahirap kasi we can only communicate sibling to school. Now his eyes are set to get with them online. Hindi naman po namin another promotion and is working towards mayakap family namin, kahit Pasko at New his dream of becoming a supervisor. Year,” Jimmy said. “Do it for Germany, for youself, and for But when asked if they ever thought your family,” Jimmy said. of working in the Philippines again, both Marvin and Jimmy were reluctant.

P.A. Dayz Arielle Fina Abrazaldo and Peyton Garcia wins Jr. Miss and Mr. Ipen Media Awards at the IPEN Awards Night. Kyrha Del Guidice wins Best in Catwalk.

be recorded with Kim Chiu is a a mobile phone during the show’s hit as TV Patrol live airing. This was later stitched with her behind- newscaster the-scenes clips. Among the Kapamilya actress Kim Chiu checked reasons for her another item in her bucket list, as she just visit to the news fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming program was a news anchor. to promote her For the first time in her life, Chiu latest movie, “The experienced delivering showbiz news Ghost Bride”. on the ABS-CBN news program, “TV In another Patrol”, on Tuesday. Her stint at the post, the actress revealed that it has been country’s longest-running TV news her long-time dream to be a news anchor program is currently trending. and to report the latest happenings in the In a recent post on Instagram, Chiu world of showbiz. Even though she’s been uploaded a video that contained clips of her an actress for over a decade, being a news newscast as a Star Patroller, including some reporter for just a moment still feels so behind-the-scenes moments. much different for her. After her taping, she was seen being She also felt overwhelmed about standing praised by the staff of the news program. next to the country’s best news anchors. She also congratulated herself for a job well One photo she shared showed the actress done. with veteran newscaster Noli De Castro, in The first part of the video appeared to split-screen, as they delivered the news. 25 2017 25 Entertainment Kathryn Bernardo reveals age when she wants to get married + other stories may KathNiel!” makabili muna kami ng sarili naming house Marami namang fans ni Kathryn at ng dito sa Manila bago kami mag-start ng sarili Filipina kanyang ka-love team na si naming family.” ang naka-pick up sa Instagram live video at in-upload ang clip sa kanilang mga accounts. Alessandra mum about Marc, Everest Noong Marso, sa press conference ng pelikula nilang Can’t Help Falling In Love says it’s ‘unfair’ conqueror ay sinabi ni Daniel na “exclusive” na sila ni Kathryn para sa isa’t isa. ALESSANDRA De Rossi is rumored to sets sail for Pagkatapos ng press conference ay be playing beautiful music with actor-singer natanong ng TV Patrol reporter na si Marc Abaya. But at the special screening of Gretchen Fullido si Daniel tungkol sa estado her new movie “12” opposite Ivan Padilla at China ng relasyon nila ni Kathryn. UP Film Center, she would rather not talk Tanong ni Gretchen: “Kayo na?” about him or their relationship at all even if Sagot naman ni Daniel: “Yes.” Marc was there to keep her company. SEA QUEST – After conquering Mount Sa isa namang panayam sa dalawa noong “Unang-una, wala namang kinalaman si Everest, Carina Dayondon, shown playing Kathryn Bernardo reveals in an Instagram Abril, parehong sinabi ng KathNiel love Marc sa movie kong ‘12’,” she says. “At isa with her dog, is off on another adventure: live session that she wants to get married by team na 28 ang ideal marrying age nila. pa, nakakahiya naman sa kapareha kong si Sailing to China on a replica of the 25. The Kapamilya actress is known to have Ayon din kay Daniel, dalawang wedding Ivan Padilla dahil siya ang leading man ko, balangay, the ancient Philippine wooden a reel-and-real life relationship with love ang gusto nila, baka raw dalawang wedding tapos ibang lalaki ang pag-uusapan. Respeto boat. team partner Daniel Padilla. ang gawin nila dahil hindi sila magkasundo na lang, di ba? Mas gusto ko ring i-promote After conquering Mount Everest, Ipinahayag ni Kathryn Bernardo, 20, ang sa gusto nilang wedding ceremony. ang ‘12’ kaysa sa lovelife ko. Philippine adventurer Carina Dayondon is edad kung kailan niya nakikita ang sarili na Mamaya, puro lovelife ang masulat set to sail to China aboard a wooden replica nagpapakasal. nyo at ni hindi mabanggit ang ‘12’ na of an ancient boat in the hopes of boosting Ibinahagi niya ito sa kanyang followers VANESS ENGAGED TO ipinagmamalaki ko pa namang ako ang national pride in a forgotten maritime sa isang Instagram live session kasama ang CHILDHOOD FRIEND sumulat ng buong story and script.” prowess. kanyang stylist na si John Valle kahapon. Alessandra’s mom was there at the Dayondon is planning to sail from Manila Isa sa mga followers ng Kapamilya actress VANESS Del Moral is from Starstruck screening, fresh from Italy, to spend to southern China early next year, recreating ang nagtanong kung anong age niya gustong Batch 3 where the winners were Jackie Rice Christmas with her and sister Assunta. She trade and migration voyages made before magpakasal. and the late Marky Cielo. She’s now one of says her husband opted to stay in their home Spaniards colonized the Philippines in the Sumingit si John at sinabing, “Ako na the very few graduates in their batch who’s town in Lecce at the south of Italy to keep 1500s. sasagot, siguro mga 32.” still active in showbiz. their two younger daughters company. She “‘People tell me I am crazy. They ask: Agad namang kinontra ito ng La Luna She currently plays Crisel in “Impostora”. says she’s been asking Alex as to when she’d ‘Wow, why climb Mount Everest? Why go Sangre actress. She admitted to us that she’s getting get married as she’s already 33. to China on this tiny thing,’” Dayondon Saad niya, “No! It’s too late, mga 25.” married in February of next year. Her non- “Naku, 25 pa lang ako, gusto na talaga said aboard one of the two boats that will Nagulat si John sa sinagot ni Kathryn at showbiz boyfriend of three years, Matt Kier, ng mama kong mag-asawa na ako para make the expected six-day sailing journey. sinabihan ito na, “25 ka diyan! Hello, ang proposed to her while they were in Coron, magkaanak daw ako nang marami,” says “‘I’m excited because our team will be bata-bata mo pa!” Palawan last May to celebrate her birthday Alex. “But I think iba ang gusto ni God more inspired realizing how good our Natawa at napaisip sandali si Kathryn and she now sports the black and white para sa akin. Okay lang naman to be 33 forefathers were. We have to let people at saka in-adjust ang sinabing edad. “26 diamond engagement ring he gave her. and single. Masaya naman ako sa buhay know we should be proud of being maybe.” “Napaiyak ako, kasi hindi ko talaga ko. Lalo na ngayon, nagkaroon ng bagong Filipino,” the 39-year-old added. Muli ay kinontra siya ni John at sinabing ine-expect,” she says. “Magkababata kasi dimension ang career ko. I’ll be producing Dayondon, a petite but muscular coast pwede na siyang magpakasal pag 29 years old kami sa Baguio. Our parents, dati nang my own films at may project nga ako for Aga guard officer, made history in 2007 when na siya. magkakaibigan. But we lost touch when I Muhlach na nagustuhan naman niya. Meron she and two other countrywomen became Natatawang sabi ulit ni Kathryn, “No, ang joined showbiz. Yun pala, hinihingi niya ang din akong isinulat na series, ‘The Diary the first Filipinas to summit the world’s tanda!” number ko sa isang mutual friend namin. of a 30 Something’, a comedy then, may highest mountain. Sa isang bahagi naman ng Instagram But my friend said, di puede, may boyfriend gagawin din akong Arturo Valdez, who led their Everest live ay may nagtanong kay John kung may siya ngayon (Biboy Ramirez). Noong mag- series with Empoy Marquez and Piolo support team, is also heading the sailing boyfriend na daw ba si Kathryn. break kami, binigay sa kanya ng friend ko Pascual. So, magiging busy talaga ang lola mission and similarly sees the journey to Pabirong sagot ng stylist, “Wala siyang yung number ko, saying, o ayan, puede mo nyo.” China as a chance to inspire Filipinos. boyfriend, asawa meron!” na siyang tawagan, wala na siyang boyfriend. Alex has reason to be proud of her movie Nevertheless, a third boat with a motor Natawa naman nang malakas si Kathryn And so he did.” “l2” because she has written a fine script that will accompany the balangays otherwise pagkatapos marinig ang sagot ni John. Where will they have their wedding? “In examines the deterioration of a relationship they will not be allowed into Chinese ports. Pagpapatuloy ni John, “Meron silang apat Baguio, family members lang, small wedding that lasted for 12 long years. She has a good One of the group’s biggest challenges is na anak. Dalawang babae, dalawang lalaki. lang. But before that, we intend to give a ear for dialogue that seems so natural and off the water — finding enough money to Ang pangalan ng lalaki, Daniel. Junior daw reception for our friends here in Manila para even if the movie is quite talky since there fund the adventure. kasi. Tapos yung isa, pinagsamang Kath at hindi na sila umakyat pa ng Baguio.” are only two characters in it, you won’t get saka Daniel.” Will they have kids right away? “I’m 29 bored as both she and Ivan did a fine job of Dagdag naman ni Kathryn, “Kaya nga and he’s 31 so we can wait pa. Balak namin, enacting their respective roles.

(Pop-ups are not supposed to Senator Enverga. be taken seriously - EDITOR) Senator Enverga defends “While this Candid SPOOF proposal makes small businesses up a very small portion of the tax Oh in Edmonton roundtable changes – only Ottawa, Ontario, October 25, 2017 - The man, he looks like $250 million Honourable Tobias C. Enverga, Jr., Senator Nelson Mandela. of the expected from Ontario, recently met with local business $3 billion in MP Kelly McCauley and Senator owners in Edmonton to hear their concerns revenue – the Tobias Enverga take part in a on the Liberal government’s proposed small- negative ripple roundtable with small business business tax changes. Within this roundtable, owners in Edmonton. effect it would the Senator held consultations and an open have on small forum Q&A with those Canadians directly business owners from coast to coast to coast is impacted by these tax changes. massive.” “Small businesses make up the backbone “The small business owners I spoke with of Canada’s economy. It is of the utmost expressed deep concern over these changes importance that we offer these small business and this is a concern that I indeed share with owners the necessary support to allow them them. I will continue to work to support thrive and not present undue hurdles that small businesses in Canada,” Senator Enverga many of them cannot overcome,” stated Fromer councillor Doug Ford attends the Knights of Rizal Dinner and poses for photos with admirers. concluded. 26 2017 26 27 2017 27 28 2017 28