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Samantha Gavin, Angela Castillo and Kassandra Adajar of Charms sings at The Tall CHARMS Order radio show of Mon Datol. Tourists Cancel 2017 PINOY FIESTA CITY—Hotels and resorts in the AND TRADE SHOW are bearing the brunt of the siege in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur province, that prompted President Duterte to declare martial law in . IS A SMASHING SUCCESS Travel agencies and online travel agents have canceled reservations, citing concerns about the country’s peace and order situation as the main reason for foregoing plans to travel to the . As of May 27, Be Grand Resort Bohol had a total of 53 room cancellations equivalent to 94 nights. The canceled reservations had been made in the months of May and June, according to Ronalaine Fernandez-Sato, area communica- tions manager of Be Resorts in Mactan and Bohol. Cenelyn Manguilimotan, Cebu Parklane International Hotel general manager, said the hotel had also received cancellations although she could not yet give figures. “It is already a series of events that happened one after another starting with the Abu Sayyaf TOP PHOTO: Miss Teen Philippines Canada 2016 Chiara Silo and newly-crowned Miss Teen Philippines Canada 2017 Jenna Ramos poses with GMA-7 Kapuso star (IN GREEN DRESS) at the Pinoy Fiesta and trade Show.

TOURISTS CANCEL TRIPS ABOVE, Miss Philippines Canada 2016 Krista Bella, Miss Teen Philippines Canada 2017 Jenna Ramos, Miss Philippines Canada 2017 Resham Ramirez Saeed poses and PCCF Pageant Chair and GMA7 Pinoy TV Consultant Ms. Rosemer Enverga pose with GMA-7 continued on page 25 Kapuso star Jennylyn Mercado. PHOTO BY NOLI GUMAPAC OF 4ENS PHOTOGRAPHY

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Harold Guarin of Roadsport Felino Javier and others of the LEFT, Joseph Cunanan sings at the Honda keeps Nenita Lora Filipino Centre Toronto, cuts Dr. Solon Guzman and Josie de FV Foods’ Mel Galeon poses Kalayaan picnic. ABOVE, Madison company during her birthday lechon pieces to be given out Leon are the dynamic emcees at with GMA star Jennylyn Marie Torreno performs at the Hawaiian picnic celebration at Earl Bales at Pistahan Festival at Nathan the Kalayaan Picnic. Mercado. pavilion of the Carrasauga Festival. Park. Phillips Square. Balita Publisher Tess Cusipag Sentenced to 21 days, fined $10,000 1 2017 1 2 2017 2 What are the benefits of Alex Gonzaga talks about Dynamic Radar Cruise ideal man Control? Inilahad ni Alex Gonzaga ang status nila ng kanyang boyfriend na si Mikee Honey Morada. Ani Alex Long drives can leave you feeling stressed Shot and exhausted, jeopardizing your safety sinasabihan siya noon and the safety of drivers around you. In fact, Faith, 21, just ng mommy at Ate Toni one study showed that managing driver niya na, “Maghanap stress could actually reduce the odds of graduated in ka ng lalaki na hindi collisions, which is why an advanced system nursing and is umiinom, walang like Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) bisyo, ng maka- has the potential to not only put you at ease, currently studying diyos, maka-pamilya. but also enhance road safety. for her board Makakahanap ka nun. Lagi kong iniisip Toyota knows that every safe arrival imposible, hindi ako makakahanap ng matters, which is why DRCC is part of Toyota exam. Her talents para sa akin, ng perfect talaga.” Safety Sense™ (TSS), a suite of advanced are dancing and Pero mali diumano si Alex. “Tapos safety features to be included on virtually nakahanap ako. Pag iniisip ko, ay oo every vehicle produced by Toyota by singing. She nga lahat ng sinasabi sa akin, lahat ng Autumn 2017. enjoys playing ideals ko na sana ganito, family man, TSS is offered in the form of two packages— maka-diyos…” Toyota Safety Sense™ C (TSS-C) for compact badminton and 29 years old na si Alex at ang ideal vehicles and Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P) age sa pagpapakasal para sa kanya for midsize and large vehicles—and DRCC is also to stay fit. ay 31. Napag-uusapan na rin diumano one of four features offered with TSS-P. We wishher all nila ni Mikee ang “kusina” nila pag The following provides more information on nagkabahay sila. how this system works and what sets it apart the luck in her from conventional “constant speed” cruise career. control. CRISTINE, NAKA-MOVE ON NA What is Dynamic Radar Cruise Control? On highways, Dynamic Radar Cruise NAKA-MOVE ON na si Control functions similarly to conventional (na nagkulong pa sa kuwarto at dinaan “constant speed” cruise control in that it sa pag-iyak ang kanyang pagkatalo) helps vehicles travel at a consistent speed from the disappointing results ng “I Can set by the driver. Do That” where struggling comedian While conventional cruise control is meant Wacky Kiray was declared big winner to improve your comfort and keep your speed na nag-uwi ng P1 million. Nag-usap na in check while driving, the feature is hardly sila ni Wacky Kiray and he understands. worthwhile when you’re continually forced to Kami man ay disappointed sa naging cancel your preset speed, especially on busy outcome. Pero sanay na kami sa mga roadways. ganitong kaganapan sa mga local But Dynamic Radar Cruise Control adds reality contest where text votes are a a vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode major factor in winning. In most cases that will adjust your vehicle’s speed (within a they favor the underdogs. Maliban sa set range) to help maintain a preset distance ilan, winners ng ganitong kompetisyon to a preceding vehicle when the preceding ay nawawalang parang bula after vehicle is travelling at a lower speed. winning. Sana ay maging daan ang When the system determines the road pagkakapanalo ni Wacky Kiray` tungo sa pagsikat at tuluyang mawala sa TOYOTA Faith Joy dela Pena poder ni bilang parttime continued on page 25 sidekick.

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Officers of Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation pose for an official photo at their Pinoy Fiesta and Trade Show 2017 Festival at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The festival headlined GMA7 artists Jennylyn Mercado, and rising GMA7 contract star, Fil- Can Shanaia Gomez.

Art of soapmaking is FHM’s Sexiest Nadine Lustre on actress said it’s more about If you think crafting teleserye is easy as pie, winning 2017 FHM Sexiest exuding “confidence.” would like to have a word with you Woman title: “It’s an Talking about how achievement.” she stays fit, Nadine After winning the 2017 elaborated, “Controlled A recent conversation with actress Sunshine Dizon, show writers willy nilly. FHM Sexiest Woman title, eating lang. is Nadine Lustre ready to “There’s really no effort among stars of the drama “Ika-6 Na Utos,” attests to “Necessary ang do a sexy pictorial for FHM naman talaga to be sexy, how a production painstakingly goes about fulfilling attention grabbing Magazine? She answered, but to be confident and to its goal of satiating viewers’ craving for tears, laughter, scenes sa isang teleserye “Depende sa Viva. We’ll be healthy. excitement. lalo na when it airs on see.” “Hindi ko nga po alam The FHM Philippines kung anong weight ko For Sunshine, the biggest challenge in doing a soap an afternoon na ’yung team officially awarded ngayon.” is maintaining balance between reality and fantasy. audience mo eh siesta Nadine Lustre a plaque of Is she ready to become This is especially true when shooting confrontation mode na, you have to recognition as the 2017 an FHM cover girl after scenes. make them notice, so FHM Sexiest Woman today, winning the Sexiest June 29. Woman title? “Ang idea is to make it look realistic as possible but it’s always about big FHM magazine “Depende sa Viva,” without actually laying a hand on your co-star,” she scenes.” editor-in-chief Allan said Nadine, referring to shared. And how has she Madrilejos and his team her talent management It is easier said than done. Sunshine admitted to adjusted since? made a surprise visit at the . ABS-CBN compound to She continued, “We’ll have sustained numerous bruises doing such scenes “I now have my own portable comfort room and personally congratulate Nadine right after see. Wala pang nasabi sa akin.” with co-star on “Ika-6 Na Utos.” bath that I take with to location shootings,” said her hosting stint on It’s Showtime. At any rate, Nadine said she trusts Viva “Madalas kasi nagkatamaan talaga kami,” she Sunshine. “Kaya nga the other day when they told Dressed in a simple off-shoulder shirt to make the right decision for her and set related, noting she is undergoing therapy at the me na magbubuhusan kami ng tsokolate at buko and jeans, Nadine gushed, “I’m really corresponding parameters if ever she does surprised. But I’m super thankful kasi a sexy magazine pictorial. moment for a muscle tear on her shoulder. pandan ni Ryza I was like ‘Okay, sure.’ Ganu’n ka- kahit papa’no ni-recognize pa rin ng “For sure there is [a prerequisite]. And Suffice it to say, they try to do everything in one importante ang prepared ka lagi.” FHM. whatever Viva tells me to do, I trust them take if they can. And that’s the art of soapmaking for you. “And also for the JaDines and also naman. “It’s hard naman kasi if you do it na paulit-ulit kasi the non-JaDine fans who voted for me, “So, if they tell me to do it, I’m sure maraming salamat po.” they are gonna do something para hindi ang dami ko ng tama pag ganu’n,” the 33-year-old Rafanans Crowned as MME King She added, “I also don’t know hot to slutty yung feel. actress maintained. feel, but I know I’m happy. “They have to protect [me] as well.” Hearing Sunshine explain all these little heard and Queen of Hearts “I’m really happy din naman kasi it’s an Check FHM Philippines Facebook behind-the-scenes happenings make doing a teleserye achievement.” page for the full video of Nadine receiving Speaking to ABS-CBN reporters, her 2017 Sexiest Woman plaque of sound quite daunting. Phillip and Gloria Rafanan were recently crowned Nadine said that she first heard about the recognition from FHM team. Didn’t she have second thoughts signing up for it? as the Movement for Marriage Enrichment (MME) news fromIt’s Showtime co-host Jhong “Hindi eh. Going in, alam ko na what it entails, sa King and Queen of Hilario. BELOW: Cherry Faith Navales tinagal tagal ko naman na sa showbiz,” she said. Hearts on May 27, 2017 “Binati ako nila Jhong. - 2nd Runner-up, Jainna A. “Tsaka nakita ko yung mga tweets Indeed, name it and Sunshine has done it. at Q-SSIS Banquet Hall Lacorte-Lumley -Little Miss din, kasi I checked this morning para Philippines 2017 and Bianca “Bukod sa mga sampalan, naranasan ko na rin in Toronto. MME is a mag-tweet ng hashtag ng It’s Showtime, Manlapaz - Little Miss Philippines gumulong sa putikan sa ilalim ng malakas na ulan – non-profit lay movement so yun.” 2016 (BONG MOLANO PHOTO) at ’yun ’yung time na wala pang banyo sa location,” of Filipino couples Asked how her boyfriend took the news about her latest she related. married in the Catholic feat, Nadine said that they “Sa totoo lang hindi mo naman alam kung ano Church and held the haven’t talked about it yet. mga eksena kukuhanan for the day eh. Madalas fund-raising event for “No, wala pa. Feeling ko, magugulat ka na sasabihin sa’yo ‘Shine, gugulong ka their annual weekend hindi pa niya alam. “I mean, for sure magiging daw sa ganito…’ Ikaw naman, ‘Ay, may dala ba ako retreat which will be happy din naman siya. pamalit? Saan ako maliligo? May underwear ba akong held on the weekend of “Kasi nakita niya yung spare?’ ’Yung mga ganoon.” June 23 - 25 at the Regina Mundi Renewal Centre in struggle ko to be fit and It’s not as if they just go with the whims of the Queensville, Ontario. (Fe Paca Taduran) healthy.” HOW TO BE YOU PO? As for her own definition of what makes a woman sexy, the 23-year-old Kapamilya

Free Wi-Fi in Public implementation of the Free Wi-Fi Internet Access in Public Areas Act. Places Bill Will Soon Under the proposed measure, the DICT will spearhead the installation Become a Law of internet hotspots at government- owned properties and other public EMAIL: [email protected] EDITOR: Jose Baking No data? No places. TEL: 416-945-2336 PUBLISHED BY: Match International Group Some of these places include: problem. Government offices CORRESPONDENTS: Public schools and state colleges The free Wi-Fi bill that aims to Public hospitals provide reliable internet access in Public parks and plazas public places is one step closer to Public transportation systems (bus becoming a law. terminals, train stations, seaports and This is after the bicameral airports) committee report on the proposed Aside from this, the measure measure was approved. also ensures to protect the public’s Noli Gumapac Froilan Baking Jermie San Pedro Raymond Santos Jojo Taduran Both the House of Representatives privacy by prohibiting the collection and the Senate approved their of the personal data of the users. respective versions of the bill but The DICT has already been NOTICE CORRESPONDENTS there were some key differences allotted a P1.7 billion budget The advertiser has purchased the right of reproduction in LM from the 2017 national funds to Ed Tubale that had to be ironed out through a Confidential only & not for use for other publications. The exception bicameral committee. implement the measure. applies if the advertising material was supplied by the advertiser. If approved, the Department of Providing free internet access www.FilipinoGoodLife.com Information and Communications to the public was one of President www.LMConfidential.com Technology (DICT) will head the Rodrigo Duterte’s campaign promises to the nation. 4 2017 4 PINOY FIESTA and Trade Show in the City Filipino-Canadian community takes over Announcement! Senate Chamber To all Bicolanos and Bicolanas The 7th. month Novena Devotions to the Virgin of Penafrancia will be on July 16, 2017, Sunday . ( third Sunday of June )

Feast Day Celebrations will be on the 3rd Saturday of September, September 16, 2017. Ottawa, Ontario, June 21, 2017 – The Being able to raise the Filipino flag Upper Chamber, one of Canada’s two Honourable Tobias C. Enverga Jr., Senator alongside the Canadian flag, and to sing parliamentary legislatures. This month’s Novena Devotions: from Ontario, was joined by hundreds both national anthems, on Parliament Hill, “As celebrations abound for both Date: July 16, 2017, Sunday ( 3rd Sunday of Filipino-Canadians in Ottawa on June is a powerful and symbolic gesture for all Philippines Independence Day, as well as of July ) 17th to take part in the annual flag raising Filipino-Canadians,” said Senator Enverga Canada’s 150th birthday, I was filled with Place: Our Lady of Assumption Church event on Parliament Hill; an important in a statement. immense pride to see my kababayans take (OLA) 2565 Bathurst St. Toronto event that commemorates Philippines Senator Enverga gave special thanks to over the Senate. It was a very powerful and Time: 2:00 pm Devotion starts Independence Day. the over 400 members of the Filipino- momentous moment that I am blessed to Rosary “As the first Filipino Senator in Canada, Canadian community who traveled from be able to share with the Filipino-Canadian Novena to the Virgin of Pnafrancia it is a great honour and privilege to far and wide to take place in this important community,” Senator Enverga ended. Holy Mass host, alongside the Canada-Philippines event. One of the day’s highlights occurred This year’s event marked the 5th annual Refreshments, Kumustahan at the Interparliamentary Group, this annual when all of the event’s guests filed into Philippine Independence Day flag raising Church Hall event on Parliament Hill here in Ottawa. the Senate Chamber to spend time in the on the Hill. Sponsors for this month - Devo- tees of the Virgin of Penafrancia from Sanya Lopez at Rocco Nacino sa kanyang bagong inspirasyon na si Sanya. bidang lalaki. Tulad ng role bilang silahis Camarines Sur, Hosted by NABUA Associa- or bi-sexual at pwede rin silang magbida/ tion c/o Noli Aquino and family. being Pushed Richard, dapat paghandaan sina kontrabida. We encourage all bicolanos to attend and Richard is also shooting a movie participate in the sponsorship of this novena Angelica at Angel MUKHANG ang tambalan nina Rocco opposite and Angelica to the Virgin, for abundant blessings for all Nacino at Sanya Lopez ang susunod na Panganiban tentatively titled Wife the provinces of the . opens a new chapter tututukan ng GMA Husband Wife. In short, mapapalaban Our Lady of the Virgin of Penafrancia is sa kanyang movie career sa paglipat niya matapos makita ang siya nang husto sa pag-arte. Something the Patroness of the BICOL region. SHE sa Kapamilya network where he was given kakaibang chemistry ng na hindi pa fully utilized ng actor. He listens and Loves us all ! a rousing welcome. He is now visible sa dalawa sa nagtapos na should be reminded na mahirap ka-eksena dalawang major projects. One is in the Viva la Virgen ! serye, ang “”. si Angelica, unless you are on the league new teleserye, “” kung saan Rocco and Sanya are of or . He he sheds off temporarily his wholesome For more information please call : topbilling in their upcoming TV series, should triple his acting effort kung ayaw image sa pagganap bilang isang vampire Jenifer Amaranto 416 781-3105 ang “Haplos” na pinamamahalaan ni niyang mapahiya. We are confident though leader. Noli Aquino 416 226 5286 Gil Tejada. After his break-up with ex- na sa tulong ng magagaling na director Hindi na ikinagugulat ng marami girlfriend, , may kakaibang ngiti under ay mapapalutang nila Joseph Redoblado 416 728 1964 ang change of image ng ilang guwapong ngayon ang Kapuso actor. Mukhang dahil nang husto ang acting ni Richard. Paeng Nebres 416 618-1362

5 2017 5 Philippines Prolonged war feared Sing Philippines’ Military vows no letup on airstrikes vs Maute national anthem MANILA - Airstrikes against Maute posi- man, a senior Marawi politician, said. Alarming talks about tions in Marawi City will continue despite The Mautes are in partnership with correctly or pay calls from residents for the bombing runs Hapilon. Military chiefs said they believed James and Nadine to stop, military officials said. he was still in Marawi. “We feel the pain. But let us remember Adding to concerns was the discovery up: House bill James Reid and his camp should be By Coconuts Manila that we did not start this,” said Armed in a house the gunmen had been using of alarmed with the spate of negative publicity coming out about him these days. First is the Forces of the Philippines spokesman Brig. P52.2 million ($1.05 million) in cash. The Philippine House of Representatives feedback on the photo of him hugging a Gen. Restituto Padilla. “It was the armed The gunmen have the added insurance approved a bill on the third and final friend of Nadine Lustre named Mika, which group, the Maute Daesh ISIS...that en- of about 2,000 trapped civilians serving reading updating how the Philippines’ was just a friendly hug but malicious bashers tered your city to wreak havoc on it.” as virtual human shields, along with the national anthem, Lupang Hinirang still found enough reason to hate him. Nadine Padilla said the airstrikes had to con- priest and more than a dozen civilians should be sung. herself is so pissed she answered back in her tinue because government troops were kidnapped at the start of the crisis. Singing is also no longer optional own account: “I’m sorry, but seriously, WTF are facing stiff resistance in the “inner enclaves President Rodrigo Duterte issued typi- you all going on about? Talking shit about my under this bill unless their religion best friend? Your minds belong to the gutter!” of the city.” cally aggressive rhetoric to soldiers. prohibits it. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana “I am ordering you to crush our enemy,” There’s also a story that James has According to a report on Inquirer. become difficult to deal with because of the admitted at the start of the conflict that he said in a speech to troops in the south. net, singing along when the anthem pesky interference of his relatives who act security forces were taken by surprise when “When I say crush them, you have to is played at public gatherings “shall be like they know better on how to run his career. dozens of gunmen appeared on the streets destroy everything, including lives.” mandatory and done with fervor.” But even more damaging is that he failed of Marawi following a failed raid to cap- But a quick military victory looks in- The current flag code, passed in 1998, to report on the set of “It’s Showtime” to do ture Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon Hapilon. creasingly unlikely. did not make singing the national a special number with Nadine because he They initially estimated there were about “At the rate that we are going, the troops anthem mandatory. allegedly got so drunk the night before. 100 gunmen but later said there were as are moving in strategic offensive on the Some folks are even insinuating that he has The bill goes as far as standardizing a drinking problem. Some concerned fans many as 500, supplemented by foreign enemy at the Bangolo district, the only re- the rendition that should be played at fighters including from Chechnya, Saudi maining stronghold of the Maute group,” declared that they’re disgruntled with James’ public events. unprofessional behavior and it would better Arabia and Yemen. said Lt. Gen. Carlito Galvez, commander The anthem should be played in a for him and Nadine to just leave “Showtime” The fighters have also had a surprisingly of the AFP Western Mindanao Command. “2/4 beat, and within the range of 100 since he’s absent most of the time anyway. large arsenal of military hardware. He said the financial district would most to 120 metronome, in 4/4 beat when Let’s face it, “Showtime” doesn’t really “Even mosques here have tunnels,” Her- likely be the main battleground as the ter- sang.” need the JaDine as they already rera said, adding the fighters were using rorists have fortified the area and stocked Violate these rules and you could face have existing competent hosts. The truth is them to escape the bombing as well as to up on supplies there. fines of PHP50,000 (USD 1,000) to JaDine needs the show more as that’s their store high-powered weapons. Galvez would not say how long it would only regular exposure as of now on TV since PHP100,000 (USD 2,000) ABS-CBN has not given them any new soap Residents built reinforced bunkers and take to liberate the city. The bill passed unanimously in the tunnels underneath their houses after a “We are very cautious because they are after their last one, “Till I Met You”, didn’t rate House, but has yet to be debated in the as well as expected like their first one, “On 1970 Muslim uprising led to large parts of in the fortified areas,” he said. senate. the Wings of Love”. the city being burnt, Norodin Alonto Luc- JaDine should also bear in mind that ABS-CBN is currently cultivating more new loveteams in their camp like McLisse and Tess Cusipag Sentenced to 21 days, fined $10, 000 MayWard and these younger tandems can easily overtake and eclipse them in terms of popularity. TORONTO - “For the offence of criminal re-publishing. that she must comply with the court’s order or contempt of court, I sentence you Teresita In the email exchange Cusipag implied that that she intends to do so in the future. Rather, Cusipag, also known as Tess Cusipag, to a term of the reason she lost the defamation case was partly her defiance establishes that she and her business Will Regine leave GMA7? twenty-one (21) days in provincial reformatory to due to an “unseen hand of conspiracy” between are a law unto themselves and are ungovernable commence immediately.” Justice Sidney Lederman and Howard Winkler without coercion, “Justice Myers wrote. will be signing a These words comprise (Enverga’s lawyer) who she said were “both jews.” Justice Myers noted that Sen. Enverga’s lawyer contract with Viva Artists Agency. the penultimate paragraph One other violation cited by Justice Meyers had asked for a sentence of 14 to 21 days despite So the question in most people’s minds contained in Justice was an email by Cusipag on December 3, precedents in which judges imposed sentences is: Will Regine be leaving Fredrick L. Myers’ 8-page 2016 disseminating an article written by Romy of up to 45 days, to show some leniency to the GMA-7 soon? Tongues long sentencing document Marquez in which the allegations related to the defendants. However, Justice Myers observed wagged even more when which he delivered orally Kalayaan Cultural Community Centre (KCCC) there were no mitigating factors to justify it she was seen in her photos on June 12, 2017 in the fundraiser, found by Justice Sidney Lederman to such as clear statements the defendants might posted on social media presence of Cusipag and be false and defamatory were repeated. have made recognizing the court’s authority and where she is in the company several supporters which In sentencing Cusipag to a jail term, Justice pledging to comply with the court’s order in of Kapamilya stars like Vice included Catholic school board trustee Marlene Myers noted that he had previously invited future. “Where the primary sentencing goal of Ganda, , Karla Mogado and her husband Mogi Mogado. Cusipag and Balita to make reparations for their compelling obedience with the court’s orders has Estrada, , and “It is not the first time Mogi and I have been not been achieved, leniency is not appropriate,” other stars who just came from GMA also, like in court or inquest or human rights tribunal to “Tess Cusipag has been our family friend, as long way Justice Myers wrote. He further wrote that “Given Jaya, and . lend our support to whoever needs our help, back since the early 70s when we were new arrivals the large damages awarded already outstanding, all But someone told me the reason for the especially kababayans,” said Marlene Mogado. here in Toronto. It is not for us to judge her or anybody. that remains available to try to compel obedience photo was simply because Regine came with “Tess Cusipag has been our family friend, as long with the court’s order is incarceration.” Her politics and social life are her business that we her husband , who’s a judge way back since the early 70s when we were new Noting that Balita Media Inc. and Balita in ‘’. Our source says arrivals here in Toronto. It is not for us to judge have no control of. Neither does she to ours,” Newspaper cannot be sentenced to jail, the judge “Malabong lumipat si Regine kasi kare-renew her or anybody. Her politics and social life are her TRUSTEE AND CUIPAG CLOSE FRIEND MARLENE MOGADO sentenced the entities to a fine of $5,000 each lang niya ng contract niya sa GMA and she business that we have no control of. Neither does for which Cusipag is liable to pay jointly and has two existing shows, ‘ Vs. Ravena’ she to ours,” she added. severally; Cusipag and the Balita entities are also contempt, encouraging them to take further steps where she plays Inang Kalikasan and she’s Senator Tobias (Jun) Enverga was not present jointly and severally liable for Sen. Enverga’s costs to demonstrate their respect for the orders of the also hosting ‘Sarap Diva’. Yung contract niya during the sentencing. on a full indemnity basis. Justice Myers reminded court. However, the judge wrote: “Ms. Cusipag sa Viva is with the artist management agency The sentencing marks the end of a contempt the defendants that they remain bound by Justice and Balita chose not to file an affidavit explaining for projects outside of television.” proceeding against Cusipag, Balita Media Inc. Lederman’s injunctive order both in letter and their contempt, apologizing, demonstrating their and Balita Newspaper (“media defendants”) in spirit. respect for the order of this court, or evincing which the media defendants were found guilty of Justice Myers stated “ It is the court’s true wish an intention to refrain from repeating their criminal contempt of court. that you learn from this experience that you are contemptuous misconduct in future. They arrive Previously, in March 8, 2017 contempt bound by the law and you must comply with for sentencing unrepentant. “ damage award, the Ontario Court of Appeal hearing, the media defendants were found by court orders even if you do not agree with them. Justice Myers also noted that Cusipag, after upheld the lower court’s decision and ordered Justice Myers to have knowingly and deliberately The court will compel obedience of its orders and being found in contempt, posted on the internet Cusipag and Balita to pay $16,000 inclusive of violated the Court’s order prohibiting them from punish disobedience. The protection of the rule of on March 14, 2017 that she made a vow not to legal costs. repeating their false and defamatory allegations law must be a paramount concern of society.” give up and reiterated that her allegations against The fine of $10,000 against Balita brings the concerning Senator Tobias Enverga, directly or Tess Cusipag has been committed to the Senator Enverga contained in an article she total amount of money Cusipag is liable for to indirectly , expressly, or by innuendo. provincial jail located in Milton, Ontario, proposed to publish on March 16 are true. Justice $366,000 excluding pre-judgment interest in Among the violations cited by Justice Myers immediately after the sentencing. Her brush with Myers observed that Cusipag “ does not accept the main case and excluding legal costs still to be in convicting Cusipag, Balita Media Inc. and the law started when Sen Enverga sued her, Balita the court’s findings of wrongdoing. She does not assessed in the contempt proceeding. Balita Newspaper of criminal contempt was an media Inc., Balita Newspaper and Romy Marquez respect the orders of the court.” At least three other defamation lawsuits are October 16, 2016 email by Cusipag forwarding for defamation which Enverga won. In that case, “In holding Ms. Cusipag in contempt, I still pending in Ontario Superior Court against to third parties and to at least one member Cusipag and Balita were ordered to pay $250,000 signaled her the need to demonstrate her respect Cusipag, Balita and Romeo (Romy) Marquez. of the Senate an exchange between her and a in general , aggravated and punitive damages plus for the authority of the court and the need to GlobalLink correspondent in which she repeated pre-judgment interest. They were also ordered to obey its orders. She made no such demonstration. UPDATE; By the time you read this, Ms. and re-asserted the truth of the same falsehoods pay Enverga’s legal costs of $90,000. She had not admitted any wrong-doing. She has Cusipag would have been released. that were ruled libelous and were prohibited from In Cusipag’s subsequent appeal to reduce the not voiced words that indicate that she accepts 6 2017 6 PIDC 2017 Beauty Pageant Held, Elizabeth Marie Mabb Wins Miss Philippines PIDC Title By Tony A. San Juan Sarah paired with younger men

TORONTO - The Philippine Independence Bugtong, Ben Corpuz, Rose Cruz , Susan SJ PIDC president Norma Carpio in her apt even in real life Day Council - PIDC, proudly and remarkably Llanera, Aimee Maravilla, Minda Neri, Cheryll message graciously welcomed and thanked those conducted its 17th annual beauty pageant. Samson- Ronquillo, Roy Start,Vilma Tahsin, present as well as the major sponsors, donors, is currently doing a Deservingly chosen, Elizabeth Marie Mabb Tom Tan, Roger Tarca, Nanding Ticzon, media partners,guests, judges, parents, volunteers movie with John Lloyd Cruz which original was crowned Miss Philippines PIDC 2017 and the entire PIDC family title was “Dear Future Husband”. Heard amongst seven other beautiful contenders. for their continued support they’ve replaced it after the movie, directed Jainna A. Lacorte -Lumley was proclaimed and co-operation, declaring by Ted Boborol (of “Vince Kath & James”), Little Miss Philippines PIDC 2017 the pageant a very memorable together with her entourage of beautiful milestone in the community. She had to have several scenes reshot, allegedly youngsters namely:Janelle Gonzales, 1st also extended an invitation to for improvement. The new title, according Runner Up, Cherryl Faith Navales, 2nd the upcoming 2017 Mabuhay to the grapevine, will be “Finally Found Runner Up, and Julianne Chatman, Invitational Cup Basketball Someone”. Sophia Posada & Arielle Ali. Tourney on July 21-23 at the But aside from this, Sarah will be doing Elizabeth Marie Mabb was awarded a Downsview Hoopdome and another movie for her own home studio, tiara, sash, cash award and trophy. The other summer culminating Viva Films. This will be a remake of a Korean strong bevy of winning beauties with PIDC events like : the Mabuhay film Miss Granny which is a worldwide tiaras, trophies, sashes and cash includes Philippines Festival Gala & hit. This is about a grandmother in her 70s Jewel Valdez, Ist Runner Up and Precious Fashion Show on August 24 and Hernandes, 2nd Runner Up. Other the Mabuhay Philippines Festival who magically gets young again and fulfills winners recognized with sash and trophies Left to right : Precious Hernandez - 1st Runner up, Elizabeth Marie Mabb and Parade on August 26- 27 her earlier dream of being a singer. The were Angela Alcantara, Deniella Alexis, - Miss Philippines PIDC 2017 Winner, Jewel Valdez - 2nd Runner up at Nathan Phillips Square, City scuttlebutt is that she might be paired with Savanna Lee, and Samantha Viloria . Hall, Toronto. Cone One ! James Reid, who’s about four years younger The popular and prestigious beauty- and- Filomena Ticzon, Al Tupe and Jun Villaruz . Come All! ( Tony A. San Juan). than her in real life, just like her boyfriend The judges for Miss Philippines 2017 were: talent event, organized and sponsored by Matteo Guidicelli who’s also younger than the Philippine Independence Day Council ( Tony Chung, Anita Diaz, Conida Marie Halley, Marlene Lucas, Lovely Luna, Agnes Mendoza, & Maureen Wroblewitz is first Pinay to her. PIDC), is a major part of the annual celebration The material about an old woman of the 119th Araw ng Kalayaan anniversary of Rochelle Que while those who selected for Little win ‘Asia’s Next Top Model’ regaining her youth is not new in local the Philippines in Toronto, Canada. PIDC is a Miss Philippines 2017 were: Emma Andrada, Chanele Ann Ganancial, Celine Grey, Agnes films. We had a movie like this before 19- year old non- profit, cultural and socially- MANILA - The winner of the fifth season of Miranda and Jaquelyn Tayag. Members of the responsive umbrella organization of more than “Asia’s Next Top Model” is Maureen Wroblewitz, in the 50s, “Lola Cinderella”, made by Association of Filipino Canadian Accountants 15 various Filipino Canadian community 19, who beat Malaysia’s Shikin Gomez and and starring the late who tabulated the results include: Estrellita associations in Ontario. Vietnam’s Minh Tu as a grandma who, by Cortez, Mercy Gonzales and Nimfa Santos Engagingly led by PIDC president Norma Nguyen to become the some magical twist of fate, becomes young The program also showcased talented musical Carpio as pageant adviser, the members of first contestant from again. She was then paired with her real life performers such as Cheryl Malanum of Mini Pop the 2017 Pageant’s organizing committee is the Philippines to win Kids and Little Miss Philippines 2012; Lucky husband, the late Eddie Arenas. composed of overall pageant head honcho Aurora the popular modeling Lucas; Little Miss Philippines 2010; Melanie This was such a big hit, so it was remade Elefano, “Miss Philippines” chair Gene Pardo search. Lazaro; Little Miss Philippines 2011; Bianca by Amalia Fuentes under her own company, - Elamparo and “Little Miss Philippines” head The teen model Manlapaz, Little Miss Philippines 2016 and AM Productions in the mid-60s, as “Ang Helen Pico-Lao with program director Karen took home the coveted Celine Grey, Miss Philippines PIDC 2016. Ably Pascual-Binaday , pageant coordinators Ophelia contract with London- Mahiwagang Pag-ibig ni Lola Cinderella”, hosted jointly by PIDC Pageant alumni Scott Santiago & Myrna Palmer, stage directors Aris based Storm Model with the late Nestor de Villa of LVN Pictures Dion Brown, Janice Hernane (Miss Philippines Elefano & Ronnie Grey, website coordinator Management. as the leading man in his first team up with PIDC 2013, 2nd Runner Up) and Conida Marie Randy Bucao, photographer Bong Molano, She will also be on the cover of Nylon Amalia who’s originally from Sampaguita Halley (Miss Philippines PIDC 2015). The 2017 choreographer Daniella Puzo and videographer Singapore, and will also be featured in other Pictures. Here’s hoping Sarah’s millennial PIDC pageant was certainly a fun-filled day Joel Divino. high-profile fashion campaigns. of beauty, talent, inspiration , entertainment, version will be similarly successful for today’s Among the PIDC officers and volunteers who audiences. provided assistance and guidance were: Verth showmanship and fellowship..

7 2017 7 at Kathryn Philippines Bernardo puno ng aksyon at kilig ang “La Luna Sangre”

Muling bibida ang tambalan ni at Daniel Padilla and this time para sa US reminds citizens of terror Clean, Wifi-ready: isang maaksyong teleserye na La Luna Sangre Transport chief wants kung saan makakasama nila sina John Lloyd Cruz, Angel Locsin at ang bagong kapamilya na threat in PH amid Marawi clashes better ‘kings of the road’ si Richard Gutierrez. Ayon sa KathNiel puspusan na ang martial MANILA - The of America the recent Worldwide Caution, which said MANILA - Call them the arts training nila na kanilang ipapakita sa pag has reminded its citizens to take precautionary “there is an ongoing threat of terrorist actions new “kings of the road.” New uumpisa ng kanilang proyekto. measures while in the Philippines, following and violence against US citizens and interests jeepneys under the transporta- “Nagte-training kami ni Kathryn martial arts yun din siguro ang bagong ipapakita namin attacks by rebel group Maute in Marawi abroad, including the Philippines.” tion department’s modernization program will be environment- ni Kathryn sa teleseryeng ito, yung flavor ng City. “US citizens should be mindful of the US also told its citizens that extremists have martial arts and ng action,” sabi pa ni Daniel. importance of taking preventative measures to targeted sporting events, theaters, markets, friendly, Wifi-ready and will have air conditioning, the country’s Sabi rin ni Kathryn aasahan ang nakakakilig ensure their safety and security while traveling mass transportation systems–including na kwento ng pag-iibigan na kanilang transport chief said. and residing in the Philippines,” as stated in airlines, and other public venues like crowded ihahandog sa mga manunuod. an advisory dated May 28. nightclubs, shopping malls, buses, and “Gusto ko ang mga jeepneys, “Lalagyan natin ng kaunting rom-com pa din The warning came as police in Metro popular restaurants. The Embassy said a airconditioned. Dapat ang mga siyempre,” pahayag ni Kathryn. Manila were placed on full alert status in line unit of the Armed Forces of the Philippines jeepneys, may wifi,” Transportation Labis din ang pananabik ng dalawa sa with the martial law declared in Mindanao (AFP) was already deployed to Secretary Arthur Tugade said dur- unang beses nila nalaman na makakasama nila sa proyektong ito si Richard Gutierrez. following clashes between government troops to assist the PNP in implementing random ing the United Port Users Logistics Summit. “Nung nakita ko, kasi may group chat kami, and terrorists Abu Sayyaf and Maute Group. checkpoints, security patrols, and police tapos nag-send ng picture doon yung buong The Embassy reminded American citizens of visibility operations. cast, the characters e talagang na excite ako. Kasi ang galing nang pagpili ng casting nito. Ang ganda. I’m sure ang mga tao mismo talagang mae-excite sila kasi ang galing eh. Bagay talaga sa kani-kanilang characters yung cast na kinuha,” pahayag pa ni Daniel. Erik Matti’s Guide to Shooting a Sex Scene Details make the difference. Ano ang masasabi ni sa rival program ng Never go into a shoot where you 6| The Girl Factor. haven’t seen what your actors look Always have a girl staffer nearby while ‘’? shooting a love scene. If you can station a like naked. At the risk of being wardrobe mistress or a girl PA right beside Isa sa nagbibigay kulay sa Pepito Manaloto called a perv, I make sure that tuwing Sabado ng gabi ang karakter ng where the staging is, all the better. Actresses magaling na singer na si Jessa Zaragoza na si I see the body parts that I will feel secure when there is another girl like her Deedee Kho. Nagkuwento si Jessa kung paano be filming for the sex scene way watching over the scene. ang naging samahan ng cast ng show na halos pamilya na ang turingan. Kuwento nito, “Ang before, in pre-production. 7| Make them feel comfortable. nakakatuwa sa relationship ng bawat isa sa Announce as loud as you can that a sex scene Pepito Manaloto walang negative, pamilya Are the breasts well proportioned and not is ongoing, no cameras allowed and all male talaga. Nagtutulungan bawat isa, walang lopsided? Do the male actors have nice abs? crew members not needed on the set should parang diva or mga negative na personality, Are the nipples inverted? I’ve had shoots step out. lahat nagmamahalan.” where I had to adjust my shots to hide flab, floor. Walong taon na namamayagpag ang Pepito Manaloto sa telebisyon at marami nang blemishes and other unflattering marks. If that erect penis, for some reason, turns 8| Always go back to the story. out to be a world-changing moment for itinapat na programa ang kabilang network sa Beyond the acrobatics, never forget to multi-awarded sitcom. Kaya diretsahan namin 2| Go into details. the film, I can maybe try and talk to the let your actors know what the scene is in inusisa si Jessa kung naapektuhan pa ba ang In sex scenes, as much as I still demand actor once again to see if he will allow me relation to the story. The difference between cast ng kalaban nilang program? “No not at a sense of play in the scene itself, I try to to use the foot-age. But without the mutual porn and the uh, not-so-porn is the emotion all. Kasi healthy competition naman ‘yan eh. explain everything that’s going to happen. agreement, don’t use it. in the scene. Porn scenes are like Jacky Chan Mas maganda mayroon kang kakumpetisyon Arch your back, part your lips, et cetera. I kung fu scenes. It’s about the choreography. talaga. Basta secure, secure kami sa position go as far as telling the actors exactly what I’ll 4| The Plaster Question A good sex scene is not about the namin.” Dagdag niya, “Kasi mas importante sa see in the shot: In this scene I’m going to see Never assume that all actors want to wear amin talaga ‘yung maganda ‘yung produkto choreography. It is about what’s happening na napapaligaya namin ‘yung mga tao sa pubes, I want to see the mashing of breasts, plasters to cover their sensitive parts. They between two people emotionally. etc. should be asked, and both actors have to palabas namin.” Binigyan diin ng OPM singer na naging susi The actors should know exactly what agree if they don’t want to wear plasters. The 9| Be ready for cover. sa success ng Pepito Manaloto ang creative they’re getting into. It makes it safe for me as problem is that they’re easy to put on but Always have a towel ready for your actors. director nila na si Michael V. a director and for them as performers. Better damn hard to take off. Those leukoplasts just After each take, make sure that someone Role model na maituturing ang Kapuso if there are witnesses while the critical scenes rip out all the pubic hair beneath them like runs up to them to cover their naked body. comedy genius, dahil na rin sa nabuo niyang are discussed, and more so if their agents are Velcro. working relationship sa buong staff ng sitcom. present. 10| End things with a joke. “I think ang isa sa mga pinakamalaking factor 5| Check, check, and check. ‘yung script, siyempre ‘yung script ‘yung tutok sa After a grueling 28-shot intense sex scene, a bawat characters. Malaking bagay talaga na si 3| Be clear about editing. Before any take, don’t be afraid to inspect good laugh from everyone on the set defuses If anything happens while filming that’s your actors for parts that need makeup. If Bitoy is the Creative [Director] kasi he’s also an all the tension from the two actors who just artist, so ‘yung work ethics niya nakukuha namin not part of the agreement, I make sure to the ass will be shown, check for blending finished baring their bodies to no less than yun eh.” tell my actors that it’s not going to get into of color. Bear in mind that the scene will 10 people. But remember, only joke when “At saka ‘yung working relationship niya sa my edit. If, for some reason, an erect penis eventually be magnified 60 times or more all is done. Never joke in the middle of mga script writers, so I think kapag nagtulungan was photographed when the actor changed on the big screen. A small stretch mark will shooting the sex scene. They will not laugh ‘yung bawat team nakakabuo ng mas blocking and we did not discuss showing look like the Great Wall of China shot from with you. magandang produkto.” that, I will have to leave that on the cutting the moon.

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Nenita Lora celebrated her birthday at earl bales Park surrounded by family and friends. LAST PICTURE, shows NENITA LORA’S BIRTHDAY her playing with a dog. 8 2017 8 Paulo ilang , no to Liza SHOWBIZ TIDBITS beses nang nag-I love you kay KC. Alex Gonzaga naospital na nga, inalipusta “Pero naiinis Soberano 2-piece costume pa ng netizens. (Girl, idobol-ded mo silang siya kasi iba ang lahat.) Base ito sa panayam ng ABS-CBN isinasagot ko.” (Word of advice: reporter na si MJ Felipe kay Enrique na Kris, nanay ni If you don’t love umere sa TV Patrol noong Martes, Hunyo pinayuhang bisitahin si Kuya Germs. him, set him 20. (Dapat lang. And get well soon, sir.) Gayunman, sumang-ayon si Enrique sa free.) tanong kung “very supportive boyfriend” Laplapan, bed scene nina Jolina Kris Aquino siya sa pagda-diet at pagwu-workout ni Magdangal at sa bagong ipinagyabang Liza. kabit-serye ng ABS-CBN pinalakpakan. ang matataas na Nakangiting sabi ng binata, “Uhuh. (Amazing what gets applauded these days.) Actually, it’s easier to work out with grado ni Bimby. (Better that somebody there.” Kahit 31 taon nang nagsasama… hindi than his movie “He didn’t think that it was going to be tutulad kina Aiza Seguerra at Liza Diño; outgrossing me. walang planong pakasalan si “Spider-Man.”) “Because, sabi niya, baby pa daw ako, so Bong Quintana. (To each his own. Next!) imposibleng magtu-two piece ako and stuff Nadine Lustre like that. Onemig Bondoc sa ex-wife: Hindi niya ang chaka Enrique Gil on Liza Soberano wearing “But when he found out, he was kayang maging nanay! (Oh wow, this should ng katawan, a two-piece swimsuit for her supportive naman. He said, kaya ko ‘yan. be interesting. Pass the popcorn.) costume: “You can’t go into battle with “And now, sinasamahan din niya ako sa mukhang ate ni James Reid. your underwear. So, it’s kind of weird, but pagwu-workout.” KC Concepcion baka matulad kay LJ (Aray.) that’s how Darna was. So, I hope, maybe, it Wala mang tuwirang pag-amin sina Reyes, dapat mag-ingat kay . changes a little bit.” Enrique at Liza na mayroon silang relasyon, (This, not so interesting.) Inamin ni Enrique Gil na hindi siya naging bukas sila sa pagsasabing parang ibinandera pabor na magsuot ng “super revealing” boyfriend-girlfriend na ang turingan nila. Relasyong KC-Paulo peke, pilit na ang payat na Darna costume ang napapabalitang pilit ang pagiging sweet. (Parang ’yung… katawan sa birth girlfriend niyang si Liza Soberano. gano’n?) Kaugnay ito ng pagbibidahan ni Liza The Knights of Rizal Canada Region anniversary party. joined the other Filipino organizations in na pelikulang hango mula sa komiks ni Ontario province during the rlag-raising (Yes!) Mars Ravelo tungkol sa sikat na Pinoy ceremonies at the superheroine. Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Cristine Reyes “Two-piece nga na super revealing,” Ontario, Canadada on emosyonal June 17, 2017 hosted pagtukoy ni Enrique sa trademark costume by Senator Tobias C. nang makita ni Darna na pulang two-piece swimsuit. Enverga, Jr. Photo shows ang “ultrasound Pero patuloy ng aktor, sa gagawing from(L-R) Sir Lapulapu image” ng baby. (Define “emotional.”) bersyon ni Liza, “Parang they might change Canada, KGOR, Sir Joaquin (Jojo) T. Taduran, it a little bit, because it’s supposed to be Jr. , KGOR; KGCR, Sir Kathryn Bernardo niregaluhan ni Karla armor right? Mario Alpuerto, and Sir Ze Estrada ng mamahaling kuwintas. (Define “You can’t go into battle with your Cazzime, KOR. The event “mamahalin.”) underwear. So it’s kind of weird, but that’s is in line with the 119th Philippine Independence how Darna was. snniversary. Jennylyn Mercado (PHOTO)umamin: “So, I hope, maybe, it changes a little Ilang beses nang nagpakabaliw sa lalake. bit.” (Ows? Wait, we know this.)

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9 2017 9 Retailers dispel fake rice rumor as fake news Migo Adecer’s character MANILA, Philippines — The allegation panic,” he added. government agencies and private sector and gone from Encantadia on the selling of fake rice in local markets State-run National Food Authority also to be supported by legal team to address “Ang mga fans ko ang nalungkot when my is just another fake news, the country’s rice backed the group saying the suspected the issue and also assure the consuming role as Anthony suddenly disappeared from retailers said. fake rice passed the laboratory tests it public,” Magbanua said. Encantandia,” recalls Migo Adecer. The Grain Retailers’ Confederation conducted. Despite the assurance, NFA has ordered Hindi sumama ang loob ni Migo Adecer of the Philippines Inc. confirmed that “Results of suspected fake rice submitted its field offices to heighten their monitoring noong biglang siaynag nawala sa Encantadia fake rice is just another hoax among the to the food development center of the activities and seek out people complaining ng GMA-7. “Ang maganda is that nag-start many fake news that continues to spread NFA for analyses showed that they have about alleged fake rice in their respective agad ako for My Love From The Star. “Kaya particularly in social media. starch granules, starch content and sensory areas. hindi rin ako nawalan ng work,” sabi ni Migo. “There’s no such thing as fake rice, only characteristics typical of raw rice,” NFA Reports on fake rice also circulated Natuwa pa si Migo dahil nagkaroon siya ng fake news. There is no actual fake rice Administrator Jason Aquino said. in 2015, but test results showed that the chance na makatrabaho si Jennylyn na isa sa discovered now and even in 2015 when The group expressed alarm over the unusual appearance was due only to a mga judges ng StarStruck 6. “It’s an honor for a similar incident surfaced,” GRECON wildfire spread of news in social media retrogradation process, which involved a me to be working with the very first Ultimate National President James Magbanua said. postings that fake rice is being sold in series of freezing, thawing and heating. Female Survivor of StarStruck. Mas maayos He emphasized that selling fake rice is a various local markets. Rice was also found contaminated with na raw ang pagta-Tagalog ni Migo kaya bukod no-win situation for the country’s retailers “The lack of discernment helped create a plasticizer chemical compound called sa teleserye, nagawa na niyang mag-record and will not yield any advantage for them. a new modus operandi which specifically dibutyl phthalate due to mishandling or ng kanyang unang album sa ilalim ng GMA “There’s no imaginable benefit in selling targets grains retailers which is a clear keeping the rice in a container prone to Records. “Finally, my dream to have my own fake rice in the part of the retailers. There is concerted effort to defraud and harass the contamination from other stocks. album is coming true. no incentive in selling fake rice,” Magbanua members of GRECON,” he said. “What we had in the past was an “We will come out with my first single said. Furthermore, GRECON is proposing isolated case of chemically contaminated soon.Gusto nila madaling ma-memorize at “It is costlier to produce fake rice or the creation of a rice watch committee to sample which may have been the result of makanta.” put plastic additives. The use of this will address the issue of fake rice. mishandling or pure neglect to safeguard I hope they will support my album when it destroy our business and create unnecessary “This will be composed of concerned rice from contaminants,” Aquino said. comes out na,” pakiusap ni Migo Adecer.

Nenita Lora and Camilineos President Harold Guarin of Roadsport Honda

Camilineos Association of Toronto Fiesta Dinner Camilineos Association of Toronto Canada The Special guest was Cora dela Cruz, celebrated it’s 22nd year Anniversary with Executive Director of the Canadian a Fiesta. It was founded by Roger Guarin. Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines The current president is Harold Guarin of (CanCham). She talked of the Green Roadsport Honda is his son. CAMILINEOS continued on page 19

10 2017 10 Shaina, balak mag-madre Senator Enverga celebrates first Filipino Canadian

Inamin ng bida ng CBN), so, wala akong choice. But I have Commanding Officer of the Royal Regiment of Canada seryeng The Better Half one more year, but that’s one more year, na si na let’s see what will happen after,” sabi niya. Toronto, Ontario, June 4, 2017 – The Honourable from Kingston’s four years ago ay naisip Tobias C. Enverga Jr., Senator from Ontario, prestigious Royal joined the Royal Regiment of Canada at the Fort Military College and na niyang mag-quit sa “Hindi madali maging York Armoury in Toronto, Ontario to celebrate the served in missions in showbiz at mag-madre na Royal Regiment of Canada’s Change of Command Afghanistan and South lang. “Kasi parang feeling artista” - Lovely Abella Parade, Sorrel Day, and Family Day events. Sudan. Lieutenant ko, may calling ako to serve.” pahayag ni “As a proud Canadian, I am grateful to be Colonel Nonato, and Shaina. Sa isang Instagram post, ibinahagi ni standing here today to commend the brave work of his accomplished and Pero obviously, hindi nga ito natuloy Lovely Abella, “Hindi madali maging members of the Royal Regiment of Canada, who successful wife Sheila, simply because hindi niya pa rin talaga artista, yes, hindi po talaga madali. Ang have a long and proud history of selflessly serving are a source of great maiwan ang showbiz. akala ng iba ‘pag napapanood ka sa TV Canadians and Canada’s interests since 1862,” said pride for the Filipino-Canadian community. Sa halip na mag-madre, naisip na lang madami ka ng pera o kaya ‘pag umiyak Senator Enverga in a statement. “As celebrations are upon us to mark and Senator Enverga gave special thanks to commemorate Canada’s 150th birthday, now is a ni Shaina na magtayo ng isang foundation ka na o nagpatawa ka ganoon lang kadali. Bawat pangyayari po ay binibigyan Lieutenant-Colonel Tom Payne, who had led perfect time for me to … laud all members of the called Smile Cares. Aniya, matagal na the Royal Regiment of Canada for three years, Canadian Army for their good work and service,” raw niyang dream ito and finally, ngayon namin ng proseso, binibigyan ng totoong providing exemplary service and leadership. said Senator Enverga. ay natupad na. “Ngayon, may diversion emosyon at sinasaloob namin ang Senator Enverga also extended warm Sorrel Day marks Canada’s valiant June 1916 ako which is the foundation and I guess, character na ginagampanan namin..” congratulations to the Regiment’s incoming victory over Germany during the World War I I realized na you don’t really have to Dagdag pa niya na malaki ang Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Battle of Mount Sorrel, near Ypres, Belgium. be that (nun) to serve. So ’yun ’yung pasasalamat niya sa mga taong Nonato, who becomes the first Filipino-Canadian The Royal Regiment of Canada was formed in pinagkakaabalahan ko ngayon.” naniniwala sa kaniyang kakayanan bilang to hold this post. Prior to taking command of the 1862, making it one of Canada’s oldest regiments. Ito raw ang nagpapasaya sa kanya aktres, “Nagpapasalamat ako sa mga Royal Regiment of Canada, Nonato graduated ngayon at hindi ang love life. Nagbiro nga taong nagtitiwala sa kakayahan ko’ng siyang may “operation retirement” na siya magpatawa at lalo na ang kakayahan ko’ng dahil nga sa nagkakasakit na siya lately, maramdaman nila ang pinapanood nila. “Eh kasi, gumi-give-up ’yung katawan -- Sa eksenang ito hindi siya si Lovely, ko talaga ngayon, eh.” “But ever since siya ay ordinaryong babae na binubugbog naman, conscious ako sa finances ko and ng asawa niya at kahit kailan hindi niya sa investment ko and alam n’yo naman na minahal kaya [walang] ibang nasa isip into business talaga ’yung family ko. “So, niya kung ‘di ang ‘Tumakas.’” ayun. And siguro, ang laking tulong na I Makikitang nakagapos at punong-puno feel useful na maski hindi ako nag-aartista, ng sugat at pasa si Lovely sa kaniyang parang feeling ko through the foundation, Instagram post. Nagpahaging ang aktres I’ll be able to serve also,” sey pa ni Shaina. na ang eksena raw na ito ay para sa So, posible bang pagkatapos ng The kaniyang panibagong proyekto. Better Half ay magretiro na siya? “Well, I’m under contract (with ABS-

CASSIE Reyes wins title as 2017 Sharon Cuneta picks Toronto’s Alyssa Datu at The LITTLE MISS CANADA’S TOP CHOICE, “Ang amin po, gusto po naming makuha Voice Teen Philippines. (SHOWN HERE WITH OWNER PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD, MISS Did GMA-7 make I Heart Davao PIDOY PACIS OF MAX’S RESTAURANT - TORONTO) POPULAR and MISS CHARITY ang Mindanao at Visayas viewers kaya to please President Duterte? po namin ginagawa ito. “Kapag ito po ay nagtagumpay, magustuhan po ng taga- ratings (based on overnight data) against its sa milya-milyang agwat nila ng maraming “Bittersweet” love story ang matutunghayan Mindanao lalung-lalo na ng taga Mega- counterpart show, ABS-CBN’s A Love to bashers whose lives depend on destroying sa bagong primetime series ng GMA-7 na I Manila, we are hoping to do more projects Last. The rival program only managed to get other people. featuring other regions in the Philippines 6.2 percent based from Nielsen Philippines kasi napakaganda po talaga ng Pilipinas, e. TAM’s Urban Philippines people data. Why Myrtle Sarrosa is “Gusto po naming makita ito lahat ng I Heart Davao also made waves on social mga Pilipino bilang serbisyo na rin sa ating media, with #iHeartDavaoPilot becoming thankful to Nadine Lustre bayan.” one of the trending topics in the Philippines. Ang I Heart Davao ay mapapanood simula Fans celebrated the comeback teleserye of After graduating Cum Laude from U.P. Lunes, June 26, sa timeslot na babakantehin their idols as real and reel life couple Carla Diliman, Myrtle Sarrosa has her eyes set ng Meant To Be na nagtapos na. and Tom gave them a night filled with kilig on working behind the camera in the Eighty percent ng show ay kukunan sa and laughter courtesy of the love-hate banter future besides being an actress and a host. magagandang lugar sa Davao kung saan of TomCar’s characters Ponce and Hope. Myrtle relayed that many of her friends in (L-R) Betong Sumaya, Ben Alves, Carla tatlong linggong namalagi ang cast ng show the industry sent her their congratulatory Abellana, , and Maey Bautista upang mag-taping sa kanilang pilot week James Reid’s Fighting Mom messages when she finished her schooling. episodes. One of them is her close friend Nadine Heart Davao. Lustre. “Ang nakakatuwa nga a lot of my Kasama rin sa show sina Betong Sumaya, The latest to have joined the growing list of Sa produksiyong pinamahalaan ng GMA fellow artists from the industry messaged Maey Bautista, Ricardo Cepeda, Glenda social media “patola” ay ang ina ni James News and Public Affairs, matutunghayan sa me right after they saw me graduate. Nadine Garcia, Raquel Villavicencio, Joel Saracho, Reid. Inalmahan kasi nito ang pinalalabas show ang ipinagmamalaking kagandahan Lustre, na kaibigan ko since we were both Geraldine Villamil, Natileigh Sitoy, Kevin ng ilang netizens na ginagamit lang daw ng ng Davao, ang hometown ng Pangulong just 14 years old because we both cosplay, Sagra, Philip Lazaro, at Catherine Rem. kanyang anak ang katambal nitong si Nadine Rodrigo Duterte. Pero ayon sa pamunuan ng called me up to tell me that she’s proud of GMA Network’s new primetime program Lustre. To prove her son’s bashers wrong ay teleserye, hindi naman daw ito ginawa dahil me. For the longest time ‘di kami nagkita I Heart Davao debuted on a high note on its ipinagduldulan ng ginang na malapit siya sa nanalo si Duterte sa pagka-presidente sa kasi nag-aral nga ako while working but pilot episode, beating its rival program and pamilya ni Nadine and she loves the young nakaraang halalan. despite it all, she would always give a dominating social media last June 26. actress as well. Ayon pa sa program manager ng show na listening ear sa akin when I need a friend so I The first romantic-comedy series shot Pero subukan kaya ni Mrs. Reid na huwag si Patty Gutierrez, “Wala naman po kaming was so happy when she was one of the first to in Davao lorded over competition in pumatol, not only will she have peace of kinikilingan, serbisyong totoo lamang. congratulate me,” she stated. TV ratings, getting a 7.4 percent people mind. Iniaangat pa niya ang kanyang sarili

11 2017 11 Filipino Centre Toronto Holds 2017 Annual Pistahan Sa Toronto By : Tony A. San Juan Pistahan! event, led by current FCT president Mary Ann San Juan It is a meaningful celebration of cherished traditions and who welcomed the special guests, attendees and her historical events evoking images and practices of what is fellow kababayans to the whole - day festivities. Among best in a nation, most especially our Bayang Pilipinas. the dignitaries who graced the occasion were Philippine Yes, folks, friends and families. Once again, as a solid Consul General Rosalita Prospero, Toronto Mayor John promoter and worthy purveyor of this cultural - and - Tory , Toronto Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen religious showcase, the Filipino Centre Toronto-FCT, De Villa,and other heads of several Filipino Canadian conducted its 14th annual Pistahan Sa Toronto on June 10, community associations. 2017 at Nathan Phillips Square, City Hall, Toronto. The The fun-filled day, showcased by the occasion also is in apt celebration of the 119th Philippine traditional Santa Cruzan procession Independence Day or “Araw ng Kalayaan ng Pilipinas”. with FilCan beauties from IPEN and The FCT, is a quintessential non- profit and volunteer Miss Manila - representing faith-based - run public service organization in the Filipino Canadian PISTAHAN community since 2010. The commemorative community continued on page 17

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OTTAWA – On June 7, the The Government Representative, Honourable Tobias C. Enverga Jr., Senator Peter Harder, answered, “I Ontario Senator, welcome the honourable senator’s questioned the question and want to assure him . . . Gladys S. Calderon Government that the adjustments being made are Licensed Travel Consultant Representative to ensure that there is a reward given in the Senate to French-language capacity in our during question immigration program so that it too is CHEAPEST BALIKBAYAN RATES! period concerning a useful tool of nation building.” “Reliable & friendly service, speaks English & Tagalog” alterations that were made to the Express Angel Locsin Moves On (Direct line) 416 307 2699 (Cell) 647 267 2052 Entry Immigration Sunud--sunod ang blessings ngayon Silkway Travel & Cruise Inc. TICO # 50021627 Program by the Trudeau government, ni Angel Locsin. Aminin o hindi, naging Liberty Sq. 303-3621 Hwy 7 East specifically with regards to the mahirap para kay Angel ang naging inequity in awarding language credits. desisyon na hindi na lilipad bilang si Markham On L3R 0G6. 905 752 5077 “Earlier this week, Immigration Darna. Pero kinailangan niyang gawin ito Email: [email protected] Minister Ahmed Hussen announced para na rin sa kanyang kalusugan. Buong- troubling changes to the express puso niyang tinaggap ito kaya naman entry immigration program,” madali siyang nakapag-move on. In fact, Senator Enverga said in a statement. she even welcomed Liza Soberano as the Ash Ortega, mas nagiging natural sa mag-taping. ‘Yung mga tao “Under this express entry program, new Darna with open arms. super saya. Parang kahit applicants can score up to 1,200 Maging sa kanyang lovelife, mukhang sarili dahil sa pag-host sa ‘’ every day ko siya gawin, points depending on their education, masaya sa special relationship niya kay walang problema kasi training, work experience, and Neil Arce, her rumored boyfriend. Isa si Ash Ortega sa mga pinakamatagal na naging super fun here,” patuloy ng language skills. The newly Masaya rin siya sa takbo ng kanyang guest celebrity hosts ni Willie Revillame. Aniya actress-host. announced and worrying changes to career dahil kaliwa’t kanan din ang sa exclusive interview ng GMANetwork.com, Noong una raw ay this program would see candidates mga proyekto na kanyang ginagawa. mas nagiging natural daw siya sa kanyang sarili kinakapa pa niya ang receiving up to 30 additional points Kamakailan lang ay umani siya ng papuri ngayong bahagi siya ng Wowowin. Ikinuwento ni pakikipagtrabaho sa ibang Ash na kada araw na kasama niya ang bumubuo co-hosts ngunit ngayon ay kaya na niyang ipakita for those who possess strong French- sa mahusay na performance sa kanyang sa programa ni Willie ay “best moment” para sa ang totoong personalidad niya. Language skills. Possessing strong huling episode sa . kanya. Wika ni Ash, “Lalong tumatagal, lalo ako English-Language skills would not Markadong-markado rin ang akting niya Sambit niya, “Oh my gosh, super saya nagiging comfortable sa mga tao around me. score you any additional points,” the sa La Luna Sangre. At siyempre, marami makatrabaho lahat ng staff, lahat ng cast dito. I’m Lumalabas ‘yung pagkakulit side ko, ‘yung mga Senator added. na ang nag-aabang sa reunion movie nila enjoying every moment. Kahit almost every day kasama namin si Kuya [Wil], pag nagdi-dinner or The questions raised by Senator ni , na kung saan ‘yung work namin pero para sa akin, hindi ako nagbe-breakfast, ‘yung mga kulitan namin with Enverga focused on why, in our makakasama nila si Richard Gutierrez. napapagod kasi nga ang saya.” the co-hosts, lumalabas talaga ‘yung [natural] side bilingual nation, there existed a Lately, Angel has been bashed for “Super funny lahat ng tao. Lahat sila madaling ko. And because of that, nagiging comfortable na disparity in which extra credits helping the evacuees from war-torn pakisamahan. Lahat dito, parang hindi ako ako being a host.” nagwo-work especially pag nagsta-start kami were awarded for possessing strong Marawi City. Buti na lang hindi na language skills in one official language pinapansin ni Angel ang bashers na but not the other, as well as if the walang alam sa buhay kundi manira. Trudeau government valued one Sa dami nang kanyang ginagawa, PISTAHAN official language over the other, as this makakasama pa rin ba kaya si Angel from page 14 new policy’s lack of equity seems to bilang isa sa mga judge sa nalalapit na personages and highlighted with suggest. season ng Pilipinas ? the famous “Parada ng Lechon” and sharing of a dozen roasted pigs. Ably hosted by FCT chair Rey Tolentino Present in the contract signing ,the summer program, started with Tom Rodriguez renew were GMA Chairman and Chief the singing of the the Philippine Executive Officer Atty. Felipe L. Gozon; and Canadian national anthems GMA President and Chief Operating by Melanie Lazaro, followed by ties with GMA a community prayer led by FCT Sought-after and multi-talented Officer Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr.; GMA vice-chair Efren De Villa and other Kapuso leading man Tom Rodriguez Entertainment official congratulatory messages and remains a loyal Kapuso as he renewed his TV’s Senior Vice greetings Other features include exclusive contract with GMA Network, President Lilybeth cultural and musical performances Inc. on June 27. G. Rasonable; GMA by Martha Joy and FilCan cultural- Tom said he is ecstatic to once again Vice President for sign with GMA-7 and feels very much Corporate Affairs and PISTAHAN at home with the network, “I am very Communications to page 19 excited and very happy. I feel very, very Angel Javier Cruz; much at home here. I do really feel that GMA Senior it’s the right fit for me. I am very happy Assistant Vice President for Alternative that I am given another opportunity and Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara; and cement my place here, my new home.” Tom’s manager Popoy Caritativo. During the contract signing attended Atty. Gozon expressed his happiness by the network’s top executives, the actor with Tom’s contract renewal. “Well also added that he is grateful for the tayo naman, we are really grateful and continuous trust GMA Network gives appreciative na nag-sign up na naman sa him, “Every single time I say it, I mean atin si Tom dahil siya naman ay talagang it. I am very thankful dahil ang dami magaling na artista at makikita naman talagang trusted projects that GMA has yun sa mga programa kung saan siya been giving me consistently na it forces lumabas,” he says. me to stretch and grow not just as a Mr. Duavit, on the other hand, also person but as an actor trying to hone his has nothing but praises for the actor. craft.” “Tayo ay nagpaparating ng pasasalamat Tom currently top bills the rom-com din kay Tom sa kaniyang patuloy na primetime series I Heart Davao together pagtitiwala. Tom is a great example with Carla Abellana. The program, which of a professional actor. Patuloy siya sa premiered last Monday (June 26), has pagiging isang magandang ehemplo sa already been receiving rave reviews on kabataan at bukod tangi siya sa kaniyang social media. propresyon. Siyempre we are all proud “We are very happy to see the that he is a Kapuso and will continue to reactions ng mga tao na nasundan namin be. Pasasalamat din kay Tom sa kaniyang sa internet right after. Masaya kami dahil patuloy na pagtitiwala, at makakaasa siya nagustuhan nila from the cinematography sa mga darating na panahon na sisikapin to the rapport of the cast and crew,” he pa natin maghanap ng mga pagkakataon says. para lumago ang kaniyang career. ”

17 2017 17 Entertainment

Megan: Lights on and size matters How to multi-hyphenate like

Cong. Vilma. + other stories “Talaga?! Wow! Hindi ko pa alam promise. Talaga ba? Sana Defying notions about her romcom when they did “Always Be My Maybe” talaga matuloy.” gulat na pahayag celebrity image, Sam Pinto is the with Director , so it’s not surprising ni Juday. stylish It girl who is at home in that they are paired anew in Star Cinema’s latest “Sa totoo lang hindi pa kami Divisoria as she is in BGC offering, “Can We Still Be Friends?” The movie nakakapag-usap ni Ate Vi kasi Sam Pinto is one of is directed by the neophyte filmmaker Prime wala pang chance na magkaroon today’s multi-hyphenate Cruz directing his first mainstream project for a talaga kami ng moment na trendsetters, dominating top film company after debuting in his award- makapag-usap,” sabi pa ni Juday. not just print and web, winning hit indie film, “Sleepless”. Kuwento ni Juday, matagal na but also TV screens As the title indicates, the new flick is about HINDI na nagpaliguy-ligoy pa si niyang hiling sa Star Cinema ang two ex-sweethearts, Gerald as Digs and Arci as sumagot sa mga maiinit isang proyekto kung saan and Sam, who are trying their best to still be friends na tanong ng kaibigang Boy Abunda makakasama si Ate Vi. even after their breakup. In real life, both Arci sa kanyang Tonight with Boy Abunda Ayon pa sa aktres, ang billboards. and Gerald have experienced breaking up with noong Martes ng gabi. makasama She is an It girl who their past relationships. So can they now relate Nauna niyang ibinalita ang ang Star For possesses a brand of je ne sais quoi that captures to the characters that they play in the movie napakagandang pangyayari sa All Season everyone’s attention. and do they think that being friends again is kanyang career nang ikontrata siya ng ang siyang Despite the seeming glitz and glamour still possible in real life? “I can most certainly isang kumpanyang magpapasikat sa bubuo sa inherent to her image, Sam is not, as she put it, relate to it,” says Arci who just called it quits kanya internationally, hindi lamang kanyang “maarte.” In fact, she has no problem shopping with her rocker BF, Badi del Rosario aka Bones sa pagiging isang international model, karera bilang in Divisoria for bargains. Frankenstein. “Pero mahirap kung may feelings kundi bilang Hollywood star din. aktres at “It’s really fun there kaya, (at) mura pa,” she ka pa rin, e. Like me, nasa moving on stage pa “Yes, I will be going in and out artista. said. And Sam is used to haggling. lang ako, so hindi ko siguro kayang makipag- of the country,” anya. “I have made “Lagi ko Sam is also fond of travelling. friends agad. I believe you could eventually be arrangements also with GMA na talaga request The actress-model is also into surfing and friends kung love mo pa rin nga siya, or never puwede pa rin akong gumawa ng kay MNS [Malou N. Santos] na ‘Sana she doesn’t mind getting bruises and wounds mo talaga siyang minahal.” projects sa kanila kapag kailangan magkaroon ako ng movie with Ate while at it. Should she leave showbiz, Sam will “Dati, ganun din ang paniwala ko,” says nila ako. Bibigyan din nila ako Vi’. Siya nalang kasi talaga yung hindi concentrate on managing her businesses. Gerald. “Mahirap maging friends kayo uli, but ng pagkaka-taon na mag-acting ko pa nakakasama,” ani pa ni Juday. The actress-model owns the L’ Sirene boutique right now, I think, puwede naman pala.” As we workshop para pagbutihin ang Sa ngayon abala si Juday bilang resort in Baler. She also has a bikini line called all know, Gerald is currently being seen in a new kaalaman ko.” host sa kanyang top rating game show Sirena. Speaking of her career, Sam revealed she morning soap, “”, with Inamin din ni Megan na kapag na Bet On Your Baby. is set to do a movie but refuses to divulge more a former girlfriend, , and they seem hiniling ng grupo na tuluyan akong details. “Hindi pa naman kami nag-start mag- to be doing pretty okay. Will they invite their mag-stay abroad, she will do so. “At IÑIGO, ’DI MAITAGO shooting,” she disclosed. exes at the premiere night of “Can We Still Be may blessing naman ako dito dahil ANG ‘TAMA’ KAY As of this writing, Sam has no contract with Friends?” hangad din nila ang tagumpay ng any network but she is open to the possibility of “No, ako, hindi ko pa kaya,” says Arci. mga pangarap ko,” ani Megan. ANGELINA signing with ABS-CBN in the future. As for Gerald, this would be quite a problem. Kumusta naman ang relasyon nila “Okay lang naman ako kahit saan. Actually Aside from Kim, he was also linked before with ng BF of four years na si Mikael HINDI naitago ni Inigo Pascual I’m a VIVA artist, so if ever na pag-signin ako Sarah Geronimo, and even his Daez? ang matinding “tama” niya sa with ABS, wala namang problema sa akin. current “nakabalikan” GF, , was also “We have plans, siyempre. Pero, panganay na But now I enjoy appearing anywhere,” she once his ex. Let’s see if he would invite all of hindi pa ngayon. Hindi naman anak nina maintained. them to watch “Can We Still Be Friends?” with aabot ng ganito katagal ang relasyon Sunshine With her 22-inch waistline, it is no wonder him when it opens in theaters on June 14. namin kung wala kaming balak na Cruz at Cesar Sam is a favorite cover girl. magpakasal. Montano na si “I’m just so thankful lang na kinukuha nila Matapat ding sinagot ni Megan ang Angelina. ako,” she explained. ‘No Miss Universe this year’ in huling dalawang fast talk ni Boy. Namula siya Sam is in a relationship with Filipino-Persian PH – DOT chief “Lights on at size matters for me.” nang sabihin ni Azkals member Misagh Bahadoran. Vice Ganda sa “A year and a half na rin kami,” she said. The Philippines will not host a second looks show nito na It seems like the IT girls are into foreigner consecutive Miss Universe pageant this year, titigan ang kinse anyos na panganay boyfriend, we teased Sam. Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo said on Thursday. forward to working with nina Sunshine at Cesar. Kahit ang live “Half pinoy naman ’yung akin,” she said in “No Miss Universe this year. Maybe next audience nung gabing iyon ay kinilig jest. year,” she told reporters in Balesin island, Aurora, din dahil hindi makatingin nang Is marriage already on the plan, we asked. where she hosted visiting UN World Tourism Dream come true kung maituturing diretso si Inigo kay Angelina. “Not yet, 27 pa lang ako eh. Siguro ’pag 30 Organization Secretary General Taleb Rifai and ng kapamilya actress na si Judy Pinag-duet pa sila ni Vice Ganda. ko na,” she said. “And siyempre I hope siya tourism ministers, who are in the country to Ann Santos ang makasama sa isang Habang nagu-ukulele si Angelina ay (Misagh) na talaga ’yung the one for me but will attend the International Conference on Tourism proyekto ang Star For All Season na si umawit habang tumititig si Inigo sa never know ’di ba? Let’s wait for the right time Statistics. Vilma Santos. dalagita. na lang siguro.” Asked why the Philippines would no longer Sa naganap na advanced taping Marami ang humuhula na host the 2017 edition of the pageant, Teo simply ng Magandang Buhay episode, magsisimula na ang isang loveteam ARCI AND GERALD HAVE said, “It’s too soon,” adding that the country nakapanayam natin si Judy Ann na susunod sa Kathniel, Jadine, would be busy with the Association of Southeast tungkol sa umuugong na balita na Lizquen at sa mabilis ding sumisikat PROBLEMS WITH EXES Asian Nations 50th anniversary summit in pagsasama nila sa isang proyekto ni na Mclisse. November this year. ARCI Muñoz and had a hit

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19 2017 19 THIS STINKS: Entertainment Villar seeks probe of garlic ‘cartel’

Chynna on being wife and mom: My SENATOR Cynthia Villar asked the Senate to look into a reported resurgence of a garlic cartel as supposedly indicated by a sudden choice + other stories rise in garlic prices in the local market. Villar, who heads the Senate committee on Agriculture and Food, noted that the production pretty much know what the film blessing and she is increase in garlic prices is reminiscent of is about and what we want to achieve and pleased to be able to 2014 when the prices of garlic ballooned what we want to show the people,” he shared add more years to the to more than P300 per kilo. during the Vitress Kolours Saladbox event number. The 2014 garlic price surge prompted held last June 3 in Headway Vera Salon in “It’s family. Totoong the Senate agriculture committee to Sta. Mesa. nararamdaman mo investigate the matter that concluded that a Paulo revealed he can relate to the brave ‘yung pagmamahalan garlic cartel exists. young Filipino general, who died in battle at ng bawat isa sa trabaho “We thought that they [cartel]learned their lesson but now we are sensing a similar the age of 24. – sa staff, with your scenario. We have a different administration, “The part of him that I could relate to is bosses, and your co-singers and actors,” she a different Secretary of Agricuture. I have he was carrying a very big burden at a very said. to let them know what happened last time so young age and I kind of could relate to that She likes that harmony, cooperation, and we can stop this cartel,” Villar said. in a lot of ways. I also learned some things love are the foundation of their relationship Her Senate Resolution 389 wants the about him that surprised me. That he was as professionals and as friends. agriculture committee to conduct an inquiry once hit by a bullet in the head one time. “Harmoniously, you work together. into a reported garlic importation by the He was grazed by a bullet during one of his Walang ‘mas magaling ako,’ ‘mas maganda Department of Agriculture (DA) and its role campaigns,” he told PUSH. ako.’ ‘Yun ‘yung atmosphere dito sa GMA. in the sudden rise of garlic prices in the CHYNNA Ortaleza’s last regular show was market. “The Rich Man’s Daughter” where she played When some netizens commented online You feel home, you feel safe. That’s what According to the resolution, the price of a lesbian. After that, she got married, had a saying he is too “pogi” to play the role, Paulo being a Kapuso is,” she added. garlic per kilo increased from P140 to more baby girl and it’s only now that she gets to do said he is not bothered because it is a non- Being in GMA has allowed her to expand than P200. a new soap again in “Mulawin Vs. Ravena”. issue. her horizons, and continuously aspire for It cited a report on a decrease in local “It’s my choice naman not to work for “Well, hindi naman too pogi siguro. bigger dreams and work towards better production, particularly in Ilocos Norte, of almost two years so I can focus on being a No it’s not because Gregorio Del Pilar was things. garlic because of lack of planting material. wife and mom,” she says. “And it’s worth the actually known to be a good looking person “Nag-mature [ako] sa pagkanta, sa pag- The DA reported that more than 57,000 wait kasi big project naman itong comeback and yun nga yung joke about him na may perform sa stage. Siguro ‘yung dreams mo na metric tons of imported garlic have been girlfriend siya in every town na nadadaanan dati ganito lang ‘yung gusto mo, [like] gusto given import clearance by the Bureau of ko at maganda ang role ko as Reyna Rashana, Plant Industry and that as of this month the wife of as Haring Gabriel. niya. There are actually letters na marami ata ko lang marinig ‘yung kanta ko sa radyo. 12,000 metric tons had arrived. Bago ‘yung character ko at wala sa original na talaga siyang naging girls,” he remarked. Habang tumatanda ka, marami ka palang The combined local production of garlic ‘Mulawin’. May secret ‘yung character ko at When asked if he had the same kind of girl gustong marating,” she concluded. has only been an average of 9,000 metric unti-unting mari-reveal in the course of the problems as his character, Paulo denied the tons a year, or six percent only of the yearly story. May fight scenes ako so I’m preparing comparison. “Hindi naman. I’m a very loyal Back with Bea? Gerald fuels demand of about 139,777 MT, which is physically para mag-action. Also, may wings person (laugh),” he added. barely enough for the country’s monthly din ako so I will be in a harness during the The Goyong star is also reunited with rumors with talk of 2nd garlic requirement. flying scenes.” Heneral Luna director Jerrold Tarrog in the chances “There is an urgent need to look into the project. garlic price situation to protect the general So how is it being the wife of rocker-actor public from unscrupulous machination and Kean Cipriano and mom to Baby Stellar? “It’s always a treat to work with direk He isn’t afraid to be seen in public going provide a development policy for the local “Okay. We’re happy. We’re both supportive Jerrold Tarog. This guy is just some crazy on dates with his former girlfriend Bea garlic industry,” Villar said. of each other’s careers. So Stellar naman person who likes making films and surprising Alonzo. So his is growing up fast at nagtutulong kami ni everyone with what he has in store and what answer on whether Kean sa pag-aalaga sa kanya. Buti na lang at he wants to show and he’s a very creative and he believes in second Paano binago ng ‘Meant To parehong maluwag ang schedule namin so artistic person. Maybe a unique thing about chances shouldn’t Be’ ang buhay ni Ken Chan? we really devote time for her.” direk Jerrold is he actually gives his actors a come as a surprise. lot of freedom to work around,” he shared. Sa pagtatapos ng Meant To Be ngayong “Naniniwala ako sa linggo, binahagi ni Ken Chan ang mga nagbago Paulo Avelino on filming second chances kasi sa buhay niya dahil sa show na ito. may pinagsamahan Aniya, “Kung dati nakakapasyal pa kami ng Goyong: ‘I’m very excited and Aicelle Santos on renewing nanaman kayo eh,” mag-isa, ngayon we can’t, kasi nandiyan ‘yung mga sumusuporta sa amin, lagi silang nandiyan. nervous’ contract with GMA: “You feel said the Kapamilya And nakakatuwa naman na, alam mo ‘yun, ang home, you feel safe” actor in a video uploaded by ABS-CBN’s No sarap sa feeling na dinudumog ka. And napag- After it was first announced two years Ink, in which he can be seen funnily taking usapan naming apat ‘yun na, ‘bro, this is it.’ And ago that he would be headlining the movie on questions as he tries to use a hula hoop. until now sobrang flattered kami, and thankful kami Aicelle Santos inked a contract renewal sa pagtanggap ng tao sa amin. And kahit saan Goyong, Paulo with GMA Network May 30, at the GMA He added: “So ibig sabihin, kilala niyo na kami pumunta tinatawag kami ng tao sa character Avelino said he is Network Executive Lounge. This year marks ang isa’t isa. So why not?” names namin: Yuan, Ethan, Jai, Andoy, ibig sabihin nun hooked sila sa Meant To Be.” happy to finally her 11th year as Kapuso. Early this week, the “Can We Still Be start shooting the Friends” star and Alonzo were spotted taking Marami rin daw natutunan si Ken dahil very The signing was attended by GMA diverse ang culture at bansa na pinanggalingan Gregorio Del Pilar Artist Center Assistant Vice President for photos with fans together as they went out ng cast. Si Ken ay may Chinese blood, si Jak ay biopic this month. Talent Imaging and Marketing Simoun for dinner. Two months prior, they went pure Pinoy, si Addy ay pure Indian, at si Ivan ay isang Filipino-American. “Actually we’ve Ferrer, GMA Entertainment TV Senior on a beach vacation in Davao. been preparing for The two have been dating since they Paliwanag niya, “Maraming nagbago sa Vice President Lilybeth G. Rasonable, Co- pananaw ko. Natutunan ko ang iba’t ibang kultura this for quite a long manager and Stages Talent Group Head finished working on their movie “How to [gaya] ng Indian [kay ,] ng Western [kay time so I’m very excited and kinda nervous Carlo Orosa and Senior Talent Manager Joy Be Yours” in August last year. While they ,] ng mga Pinoys [Jak Roberto,] and that we’re shooting it now and that we’ve say they are not yet officially a couple, both nakapag-share rin ako ng kultura ng mga Chinese Marcelo. sa mga nakasama ko.” finally started. I think everything is well For her, 11 years in the network is a stars have been consistent in saying they are planned and studied. All the people from special to each other.

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21 2017 21 Entertainment ‘No overnight solution’ to Korean actor will be Heart’s leading man in traffic new series + other stories Even though the monsoon is THE return of as Alwina in “Mulawin Vs. Rav- sang-ayon sa pagganap niya bilang mother ni Lovi Poe in her first exacerbating road congestion in the ena” has touched the hearts of many viewers in her role as a mom fantaserye pa mandin, ang Mulawin Vs Ravena. She may be on the capital, Metropolitan Manila Development who will do her very best plump side but she is not that old. Paikutin na lamang ang kanyang Authority (MMDA) Chair Danilo Lim to protect her son, Derrick role bilang diyosa ng kalikasan. Missed na missed na siguro ng Asia’s said o that the public should not pressure Monasterio as Almiro, Songbird ang umarte kaya kahit Mother Bird ang role, tinanggap him on what the agency’s traffic solutions from the evil intentions of niya. At please, huwag nang buhayin pa ang short-lived “romance” are, pointing out that he has only been Dennis Trillo as Gabriel nila ni Ariel Rivera decades back to drum up the fantaserye. “in office for a month” and that the traffic who wants to kill him. problem has existed for over two decades. But Heart will have WHAT CLAMOR? A visibly irked Lim told reporters that it to bid the show farewell is “unfair” to ask him how long should the soon since she is about to public wait for the traffic problem to be WHAT’S this we hear na there is an attempt na muling pagtam- addressed, noting that there’s “no overnight start taping her own new balin sina Piolo Pascual at Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo sa isang show about a multi-racial solution” to the perennial road congestion pelikula? Is there really a clamor? Tila wala naman. We think the that is costing the country billions daily. romance between a Pinay magic is gone considering na dalawa na ang anak ni Mrs. Agoncillo. and a Korean guy, “My “There is no overnight solution to the Korean Jagiya” (jagiya traffic situation in this country,” Lim means boyfriend.) The Bela takes a break from having love life said. “But with forceful implementation, identity of Heart’s leading with discipline and the cooperation of man, said to be a popular is taking a break from doing teleseryes after “My everybody, somehow we can restore order Korean actor, is yet to be Dear Heart” that will have its final telecast tonight, to be replaced in our streets and hopefully make life in revealed, but supporting them are , , by “La Luna Sangre” on Monday. “I will focus muna on working more vibrant and liveable.” Valeen Montenegro, Francis Makil, Jinri Park, Myke Salomon, behind the camera,” she says. “But I will never forget ‘My Dear Based on the Japan International Edgar Allan Guzman and who returns to acting after Heart’ kasi I really enjoyed doing it dahil we have become a real Cooperation Agency’s estimate, the country directing the successful afternoon drama, “Legally Blind”, which is family ng co-stars ko tuwing may taping. Sabay-sabay kaming was losing to traffic an estimated P2.4 on its last few weeks. Taping will start soon. kumain, at laging maraming pagkain, maraming kuwentuhan. billion daily. Meantime, the Kapuso Network is very happy that “Mulawin During breaks, nasa isang area lang kami lahat. I am very thankful When Lim assumed the chairmanship vs. Ravena” and “My Love From The Star”, made it to the list of din for this soap. Kasi, ‘yung character ko rito, ibang-iba from what last month, he said that he does not have top 10 most buzzed-about shows worldwide according to a New I did sa ‘’.” any “fancy” or “complicated scheme” to York-based international media business website.WorldScreen. Bela has helped in writing the stories of two films, ‘Camp Sawi’ address the traffic problem, but only a com released their Social Wit List for May 2017 where “Mulawin and ‘Luck at First Sight’. Now, she’s the solo writer of the movie “back to basic” approach that is geared Vs. Ravena” ranked third and the network’s local adaptation of the that Piolo Pascual and are currently shooting under toward restoring discipline in the streets. Koreanovela “My Love From The Star” ranked fifth in the list of top the direction of . “I’m so happy na nagustuhan nila This approach, however, has yet to show 10 new shows with the most number of Facebook and Twitter com- ‘yung script ko sa first draft pa lang,” she beams. “Nagbunga yung its effectiveness, especially that commuters ments during their premiere across the globe. pag-aaral ko ng scriptwriting. Eventually, I dream of being a film have observed that traffic, particularly along According to the site, “Mulawin Vs. Ravena’s” premiere “drew director myself. Maga-apprentice muna ako sa mga kilalang director Edsa, has worsened over the last few days. around 104,000 comments, and there was much buzz about the para magkaroon ako ng proper training.” In comparison, Lim’s predecessor, #GreatCast and #Cinematography that had many viewers honoring This dream to be a filmmaker is the reason why she’d rather MMDA general manager Tim Orbos, the #Nostalgia and #GoodMemories it brought about: #Kudos- remain unattached even if she’s currently being linked to “My Dear implemented in his first few days in office ForTheFlashbacks.” Heart” leading man . several traffic measures to address the traffic On the other hand, “My Love From the Star” garnered around “I want to pursue my dream muna at mahirap matupad ang mga problem, such as the suspension of truck 50,000 comments and was speckled with the hashtags #Kudos- plano ko kung hahaluan ng love life which can be time-consuming. ban passes and an audit of the exemption ToJennylynMercado, #FunPlot, and #GoodDirection. The two Anyway, love can wait naman at darating din ‘yan in the right time. to the number coding scheme released by GMA-produced series are the only dramas from the Philippines that Meantime, don’t miss the finale of “My Dear Heart’ tonight dahil the agency. He also expressed his openness made it to the list, topping over popular global productions which tiyak na masisiyahan kayo sa ending ng story nitong sinubaybayan to reverting to the odd-even traffic scheme. included ones from the U.S. and France. nyo for six months.” Lim noted though that they are currently The other programs included in the list are U.S.A.’s Dirty studying several traffic measures which Dancing, Twin Peaks, Beat Shazam, Michael Jackson: Searching for KRISTEL DENIES RUMORED ROMANCE may address the huge volume of vehicles Neverland, World of Dance; France’s Emmanuel Macron, Baisers plying metro streets. Based on the Land caches; and U.K.’s Three Girls. WITH CJ Transportation Office’s data, of the 9.25 million registered vehicles in the country, Kristel Fulgar started her showbiz career as a child star in more than a quarter or 2.4 million cars are WHERE TO WATCH KRIS soaps like “” and “Marina” in 2002. Later she joined the in Metro Manila. cast of “Goin’ Bulilit”. She likewise played important roles in Among the schemes Lim claimed they HNDI lamang matamlay kundi naghihingalo na ang showbiz career “Kampanerang Kuba”, “Flor de Luna”, “Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo” are looking into are the three-digit number ng bunsong kapatid ng former President na noon ay kaliwa’t kanan and “Mula Sa Puso”. She also did several episodes of “MMK”. coding scheme, as well as the odd-even ang product endorsement. True, she is still a popular figure pero is As a teenager, she played supporting roles in “Juan de la Cruz”, scheme. He, however, did not give details she still well-loved by her peers? Kung magsasalita lamang siguro “Bagito”, “Got to Believe” “Dahil sa Pag-ibig” and “Pangako as to when any of these schemes may be ang dati niyang BFF na si Ai Ai delas Alas. Tila the only friend she’s Sa’yo”. She also does musical numbers in ASAP. Despite her busy implemented. got now is Boy Abunda na tulad niya ay mahilig sa imported and schedule, she enrolled in college at UST taking up masscomm “Huwag niyo ako inaano ng timeline. branded things. because she believes in the importance of obtaining higher Hindi niyo ako pwedeng itali sa time. Anyway, for those who still missed Kristeta you can watch her education. Hindi tayo time-bound,” Lim said. only at YouTube sa show called Kris List. Ophrang Ophra ang dat- Kristel is currently being linked with “Goin’ Bulilit” co-star CJ He added that while road infrastructure ing. Navato, with whom she did cover versions of foreign songs that hit projects, such as additional bridges and it big in Youtube, but she says they’re not really a couple, only just train systems, are underway, what the UNFAIR TO REGINE the best of friends. public can do is to cooperate with them by following traffic rules and regulations. WE are not a huge fan of Regine Velasquez pero hindi kami suma-

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FIRST, Serafin Guevarra (2ND FROM RIGHT) and friends enjoy the Pistahan Festival. SECOND, Krystal Castillo and Britney Waito sing at the Kalayaan picnic.THIRD, Josie de Leon poses with singer at Kalayaan Centre. FOURTH, Rome Domingo Baltazar, Ramon Datol and Rebecca Turno Caboverde host The Tall Order radio show, LAST, Lovely Danna Luna poses with Philippine Courier publisher and The Tall Order radio show Mon Datol. 22 2017 22 ’s utmost priority Spotlight Miguel Tanfelix is taking advantage of his youth. The 18-year old matinee idol works hard but studies harder. In fact, he is happy to report he is nearing his dream and that is to obtain a college degree. Miguel is already on his third year in college taking up entrepreneurship. He plans to put up his own company or business when he graduates. “Hindi talaga ako tumitigil sa pag-aaral,” he expressed. “Importante po sa akin ang pag- aaral. Even before I became an actor, education has been my priority.” Indeed ,through his years in showbiz, Miguel never reneged on his goal. He reached his junior year by always keeping his subjects or units to a minimum. Miguel is currently part of the high rating GMA fantaserye “Mulawin Vs. Ravena” as Pagaspas, an owl that Downtown Cebu 1973 transitioned into a Mulawin. He shuffles his taping days or nights with his academic life as well as out-of-town shows. “I love what I’m doing. At binata. Ayon pa kay Ejay, gusto pa niyang i-improve binibigay ko pa rin ang 100% effort clarifies “Naka-focus ako sa ang sarili kaya balak niyang mag-undergo sa ko sa studies ko,” Miguel explained. ginagawa ko ngayon. personality development course if necessary. “Sayang kasi yung opportunities.” he has no intention to May hindi pa umeereng “Lahat naman tayo, ‘di ba, gusto nating nag-i- “I love acting pero hindi mo switch networks show, may Probinsyano improve, naggo-grow bilang tao? Siguro may mga kailangang pabayaan ang studies mo,” pa, papasok pa kailangang ayusin sa akin at matutulungan nila he stressd. “Kapag tumanda na ako, ‘yung karakter ko sa ako sa part na yon. Noon pa sinabi sa amin ni Ejay Falcon na Probinsyano,” dagdag “Siguro ito ‘yung mga workshops, mga ganu’n, baka wala na akong energy and jive bukod sa ay nakikipag-meeting na pa niya. Sa tanong personality development, lahat, iba-iba,” sabi pa mag-aral. Baka tamarin na ako,” he siya kay Perry Lansigan para magpa-manage dito. namin kay Ejay kung niya. Inamin din ng aktor ang totoong dahilan related. Pormal na ngang nangyari ang announcement naging okey ba ang kung bakit siya nagpa-manage sa iba “Nahihirapan ako sa costume ko, but tungkol dito. paghihiwalay nila ng discover/manager na si “May hinahanap lang akong mga trabaho I enjoy it,” he shared. “Kasi kapag naka Si Ejay ay nasa management team na ngayon Benjie Alipio, aniya, “Okay naman po kami ni outside -- endorsements, indie, mga pelikula, PPL Entertainment, Inc. Siya ang bagong costume na ako, hindi ko na nakikita si Tito Benjie. Sinabi ko naman noon pa sa kanya ganyan,” rason niya. Samantala, magti-taping pa karagdagan sa grupo ng mga artistang tulad nina Miguel, si Pagaspas na ako.” ang plano ko. Alam ko naman pong naiintindihan lang si Ejay para sa Ang Probinsyano kung saan , , niya yon.” isang sundalo din ang kanyang role na katulad Airing week-nightly on GMA at marami pang iba na mina-manage ni Perry. telebabad, “Mulwain Vs. Ravena” is Taus-puso rin daw siyang nagpapasalamat ng ginawa nila noon ni sa SAF44 Pero nilinaw ng dating PBB Teen grand winner sa pagmamalasakit at pag-aalagang ginawa sa episode ng MMK. directed by Dominic Zapata and Don na kahit nagkaroon siya ng bagong manager ay kanya ng dating manager. “Hinding-hindi ko May teleserye na rin siyang ginawa – ang The Michael Perez, also the show’s concept wala naman daw siyang balak lumipat ng ibang po malilimutan yon. Habang buhay ko po yung Promise of Forever – na hanggang ngayon ay creator and head writer. TV network. “Hindi naman ako aalis sa ABS- tatanawin na utang na loob sa kanya,” reaksyon hindi pa naipapalabas ng ABS-CBN. CBN. Kapamilya pa rin po ako,” paniniguro ng ng aktor.

Bret Jackson on James Reid and Nadine Lustre’s relationship: I think Nadine is perfect for James’

James and Nadine Yet Vice Ganda, despite the presence of Lustre’s relationship Lustre in the episode, asked Reid: should his is stronger than ever girlfriend tend to not get along well with his and Sam’s girlfriend friends, who would he rather choose? is fellow singer Kiana Valenciano, daughter “Kung hindi sila okay, sinong i-le-let go mo, of . Brent revealed that he is [If they’re not okay, who would you let go] the currently dating someone while Ryan is single, girl or your friends?” asked the TV host. though he admits to have courted actress Erich Reid answered: “Hirap nu’n. I think with all Gonzales. my friends, dapat mag-click ‘yung girl dapat Vice told Ryan, “alam ko niligawan mo si marunong siyang makisama. (That’s hard. The Erich noon at binasted ka right away.” The girl should know how to get along.) Nadine is latter then shared what happened on his date already good friends with Bret [Jackson] and with the actress, “Restaurant lang, kumain my other friends.” kami one time at ‘yun ang first and last.” Meanwhile, his friend and fellow Pinoy Bret admitted to having been basted also. Teen Clash 2010 housemate Bret James is in the same boat with Sam, who has Jackson agreed that Lustre is indeed good for never failed in courting a girl. Sam shared, Reid. “Masyado akong torpe para mabasted kasi “Nadine is a very, very great girl. I really pag alam kong maba-basted ako, hindi ko na would protect her from anyone,” said Jackson. gagawin ‘yun.” Nadine Lustre and James Reid officially James Reid believes that his girlfriend became a couple during their 2016 “JaDine should be able to get along well with his In Love” concert at the Araneta Coliseum. As friends. the announcement was made in such a public He made the statement on his June 25 platform, it was first doubted by many that it guesting at the talk show “Gandang Gabi might just be for further publicity. Vice”. Host Vice Ganda shared that Reid once Reid and Lustre have also endured countless said he wants his friends and his girlfriend to bashings, especially concerning their alleged go well together. Reid considers himself lucky “attitude problem” which was repeatedly that his friends are cool with his on-screen reported in different occasions. partner and real-life girlfriend Nadine Lustre. 23 2017 23 WANTED Entertainment Local Nannies and Caregivers For Interested parties, Sanya reveals what she had gone through + other stories please CALL Sanya Lopez feels so lucky and blessed that were doing ‘Encantadia’. He knows I’m a What is the effect of FHM after being just one of the leads in newcomer so inalalayan niya ako sa mga (905) 306-1341 “Encantadia”, she is now given eksena namin. Right now, we’re really sexiest title to careers? a solo-starrer in “Haplos”, good friends and I’m so happy na siya NOW which will be replacing uli ang makakasama ko sa first solo soap We don’t know why some folks are all agog “D’Originals” in GMA- namin, ito ngang ‘Haplos’. Sana naman, about the FHM List of Sexiest Women. 7’s Afternoon Prime. “I suportahan kami ng mga tao.” Nadine Lustre is currently leading the list was really surprised when of candidates and last year’s winner has been Kim bigla-biglang tinaob ang mga I was informed na may Martin Happy for Kylie follow up project kicked out of the top kalaban, waging sexiest sa FHM?! ten list. But does being agad ako at kaming is not included FHM’s Sexiest Woman Si Kim Domingo ang itinanghal na FHM’s dalawa ni Rocco in the trailer of “Mulawin Vs. really and seriously help 2017 Sexiest Woman in Asia ayon Nacino ang Ravena” but he showed up boost the career of an sa post ng Instagram account na @ lead stars,” at the presscon and helps actress? fhm_asia. Tinalbugan niya si Nadine she says. in promoting this new We doubt it. Jessy Lustre na unang nanguna sa partial na “I owe it all telefantasya on the Kapuso won last year but the movie she did with bilangan. to Direk Mark Network. “Wala ako sa trailer kasi Star Cinema after winning the title, “Extra Pumangalawa si Jennylyn Mercado, na Reyes who got me to biglaan lang ang pagkakasama ko Service”, was a dismal flop. She’s been number 1 last year. Third si Angel Locsin be one of the Sanggres rito,” he says. “Akala ko nga, after I did missing in action since then with no regular habang ikaapat naman si Nadine. Ang in ‘Encantadia’. Doon ‘Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa’, matatagalan soap and she’s talked about only because of iba pang nasa Top 10 ay sina Rhian talaga ako napansin ng bago ako mabigyan ng bagong project her relationship with . Ramos – 5; Kathryn Bernardo – 6; Ellen viewers at nakilala. but then, they suddenly called me Sam Pinto won the title twice in a row, Adarna – 7; Solenn Huessaff at Marian Before, hardly na isasama raw ako sa ‘Mulawin Vs. 2011 and 2012, but pray, tell us, do you Rivera – tie sa 8th spot; Number 9 anyone notices me. Ravena’ as think her two consecutive wins genuinely naman si Lovi Poe habang number 10 si Pero ngayon, kahit saan Aramis.” helped boost her career, giving her more . ako magpunta, kilala And he said assignments and making her a bigger star? Pagkukumpirma ng fhm_asia, “Kim ako as Danaya dahil sa yes right away? Both and Angel Locsin Domingo hold(s) the crown this year as ‘Encantadia’. Hanggang sa Canada where I “Of course, ang won the title twice. Marian in 2013 and the sexiest woman alive 2017.” had a recent trip with Rocco, Danaya ang laking project nito, 2014. Angel in 2005 and 2010. But at the Pero wala pang announcement sa tawag nila sa akin.” so kahit bigla lang time they won their titles, they are both @fhmphilofficial (verified account) ng She was born Shaira Lenn Roberto on akong ipinasok, it’s still in the peak of their respective showbiz nasabing men’s magazine. May mga August 5, 1996. It’s her Kuya Jak Roberto an honor to be part careers. react kasi sa comment section na hindi who inspired her to try joining showbiz. of it. I play Aramis, Another actress who won the title twice naman official ang account na @ “Siya ang naunang lumabas sa show ng late anak ni Angelu de Leon. I’m half mortal- was , who won it in 2006 and fhm_asia. Kuya Germs’ na ‘Walang Tulugan’. One half encantado and I will fall in love with 2007. Maybe it could have really helped So si Kim na nga kaya ang nagwagi time, sinamahan ko siya and I was asked if Alwina.” make her career soar, but then came the ngayong taon? Abang-abang tayo sa I want to join the show kaya napasama na He got to work with in rin ako roon.” sex scandal that nearly ruined everything July issue ng nasabing men’s mag. “Buena Familia” two years ago. What for her. Cristine Reyes won it in 2009, but How close are they as brother and sister? can he say now that she’s infanticipating? “Very close. Bata pa kami when our dad her career now is neither here nor there, “We became good friends while doing with her last seen as a reality game show Arci Muñoz reveals ‘taking passed. He was 5 and I was 2 years old the show and I’m really happy for her. We lang. Talagang mahirap ang pinagdaanan contestant who last to a gay rival. bumped into each other in a recent event, Jennylyn Mercado won the title in 2015, advantage’ of Gerald namin. Early on, tumulong kami sa mother opening ng isang sushi bar owned by a namin to earn a living. Kaya ngayong but we cannot say it helped her as she’s mutual friend, and she looks so happy so I already very popular when she won, because Anderson pareho na kaming kumikita on our congratulated her.” own, gusto naming ibili ng sarili naming her career is really doing so well with hit Is he happy moving to GMA7 after Metro filmfest movies that gave her best Arci Muñoz candidly talked about her bahay ang mama namin kasi nagre-rent being a Kapamilya? “Oh yes, happy ako “most challenging” task as an actress lang kami ngayon. Noon, pag lumalabas actress awards and hit TV shows. sa GMA. Sunud-sunod naman ang shows So if Nadine would truly be so fortunate to date—that is filming the love scene kami ni Kuya, akala ng mga tao, mag- ko and, in between them, suki rin akong for her upcoming film Can We Still Be boyfriend-girlfriend kami. But dahil sa and bag the title this year, what do you mag-guest sa ‘’, ‘Maynila’, think? Will it help revive the sagging Friends opposite Gerald Anderson. exposure namin sa showbiz, alam na nilang ‘Karelasyon’, ‘Wagas’ and their other drama “Ako pa ‘yung nagte-take magkapatid kami.” popularity of her loveteam with James Reid which is said to be badly affected by a advantage,” she admitted. “Ang ganda So what’s the real score between her shows, so I have no complaints.” kasi ng abs niya.” and Rocco Nacino? “I owe Rocco a lot meddlesome parent? Your guess is as good as ours. She continued, “Ang abs po kasi tinulungan niya talaga ako while we niya, never absent. Parang ayaw ko matapos.” “Sabi ko kay Direk Prime ‘wag niyang ika-cut. Sabi ko ‘Wait lang Direk.’ someone else already, so their union was WEDDING FOR ANNE? Kinausap ko na siya sa monitor nila Ai Ai in a rush to eventually annulled. Her second marriage eh. Eh cinut niya,” she said shaking her was to Jed Salang who she accused of ANOTHER couple whose coming head. Without giving too many details, get married? beating her up. They were married in Las nuptials are being anticipated is Anne Arci revealed the “effect” of that scene Vegas so it’s easier to get a divorce there. Curtis and Erwan Heussaff, on the people on the set. AI AI delas Alas once said she’s not in This time, her groom is just about the who are now currently in “Madaling araw na noon pero a hurry to tie the knot with her current same age as her eldest son, Sancho Vito. So France. It’s not exactly clear nagising lahat ng tao sa set,” said Arci. inamorato, Gerald Sibayan. But it seems more than an extravagant wedding gown, why they are there. Some Despite having “difficulty” acting that she changed her mind as I think the best gift they can receive is a quarters say they are just scene, Arci and Gerald were able to the latest buzz is that she truly good and comprehensive pre-marital having pre-nuptial photos pull it off all because they were very has rushed everything and preparation program, for them to be able but other writers quickly much comfortable with each other. they will face the altar before to anticipate all the pitfalls and problems jump into conclusion that they must be “Kami ni Ge, he’s such a gentleman. the year is over. The date that they might be facing ahead as a couple having a secret marriage in Europe, just like Una pa lang, siyempre nakaka- we heard is December 12, because of the great disparity in their ages. what Erwan’s sister, , did intimidate kasi nung time na ‘yun, bago which is about six months They owe it to themselves to get this kind when she married Argentinian beau Nico lang ako. Maganda ‘yung relationship from now. It’s said her good friend Marian of preparation as it’s like being forearmed. Bolzico. namin na casual lang. Komportable Rivera is giving her a wedding gown as a It might all be sunny and bright now that Anne herself posted copies of her photos kami hanggang ngayon. Wala namang wedding gift, worth half a million pesos no they’re just starting, but as we all know, with Erwan, flashing the huge engagement nagbago. Happy set kami,” she said. less. Wow! That really costs quite a fortune. as days pass by, the stark reality of living ring he gave her and addressing him as The tandem first worked together on We wish Ai Ai the best since, after all, together as husband and wife, day in-day “Mon Amour”. Could it be that they’ll have the big screen last year in the box office this is her third wedding. After the past out, will take its toll on them and so it is a smaller wedding there before having a hit Always Be My Maybe. two ones, we want to think that she must better to be fully prepared in handling the bigger one here in Manila? As of now, we The so-called Team Relate are have learned all the lessons anyone should humps and bumps of what maybe a quaky don’t know how Anne can attend to this reuniting on the big screen for their need to know about getting married. Her roller coaster ride. since she is still busy finishing the shooting second film which talks about the first marriage was with singer Miguel Vera of her action movie, “Buy Bust”, with possibility of being friends with your who turned out to have been married to ONE SMALL, ONE BIG Director Erik Matti. ex-lover. 24 2017 24 Maine deactivates social Angel, Robin and KC media accounts prodded by bashed for opposing disrespectful ‘fans’ Hunk Shot reasons Maine Mendoza has deactivated her Angel Locsin, and Twitter account. She also signed off from 25-year old Jo KC ConcepcionAngel Locsin, her own personal blog. We admire Maine Robin Padilla and KC for having the guts to is a graduate Concepcion stand up to her “bastos” of Forensics. IT’S a case of damned fans and give them a His favourite if you do, damned if you piece of her mind. Filipino dish is don’t. Angel Locsin went Because of the kare-kare. He to Marawi as a volunteer accessibility of social to help the beleaguered media today, fans have is a practitioner refugees from the war being waged become so pervasive and possessive even of Muay Thai against the Maute terrorists there. in the personal lives of celebrities they martial arts. Some folks reprimanded her for all idolize, unlike during the time of Nora & He is the the photos coming out in the papers Vilma & Sharon when they just admire boyfriend of showing her doing civic work amidst from a distance. Now, they have a birth the refugees. Some know-it-all even right to meddle in the affairs of their idols Lea Alinsod, the questioned her intentions and told and have become so “pakialameros”. Miss Philippines her she should just have kept it secret But, the truth is, let’s face it, they don’t Canada 2016 if she’s really sincere and did not really have that much of a clout. If they 1st runner-up. broadcast it anymore in public. did have such a big clout, then the AlDub But these same bashers are now series “Destined to be Yours” would have criticizing the likes of Robin Padilla quickly skyrocketed to the heavens in the and KC Concepcion for not having ratings game and would still be in the air done anything for the refugees. Robin up to now. The fact remains that when is a Muslim convert who has helped Jennylyn Mercado’s “My Love from the other needy Muslims before, while KC Star” replaced the AlDub show, its ratings is a United Nations ambassador who quickly went up and clobbered the rival was shown doing charity work several show that AlDub found so hard to topple. times in the past. They’re now being Sef Cadayona, who is hated by Maine’s pitted against Angel like it’s a contest, fans, has already stated that they have no saying “Naunahan pa sila ni Angel relationship other than just friendship, tumulong sa mga taga-Marawi.” but the fans continue to spew vitriol So, ano ba talaga gusto nyo, mga ate against him. Sef is currently part of the at kuya? When celebrities like Angel hit show “Meant to Be” as ’s are shown helping out, you bash her. brother and he’s also in “”, so And those who don’t do anything, you his career is just steady and won’t really be chide them. Ang gagaling nyo, a. E, affected by the hate campaign against him Jo Adriano bakit kaya hindi kayo na lang ang mga of Maine’s fans. It is Maine who will be, tumulong sa ngangangailangan nating in the end, adversely affected. mga kababayan sa Marawi? As for , we’re no longer surprised that for his next show, GMA-7 management is giving Alden a solo show, minus Maine. Maine is not really with TOYOTA GMA but a talent of APT Entertainment. continued from page 3 Willyz Auto Detailing Between the two of them, it’s clear ahead is clear, it will automatically bring your vehicle that Alden has better chances of making back to its preset speed. How does it work? it on his own since the entire network Call 416-932-0583 Once you set your vehicle speed (approximately 50 is backing him up, whereas Maine’s km/h or higher) and your vehicle-to-vehicle distance— “balwarte” will only be the shows of APT long, medium, or short depending on your preference— and TAPE, mainly, “Eat Bulaga”. DRCC uses a front-grille-mounted, millimeter-wave radar and in-vehicle camera to detect a preceding Being second choice not an issue to vehicle and help determine its distance. If the vehicle ahead is detected traveling at a speed Janella slower than your set speed or within your distance range setting, the system is designed to automatically decelerate your vehicle without cancelling cruise STAR Cinema’s new suspense-thriller The 2017 Travel and Tourism teen flick, “Bloody Crayons”, is based on control. TOURISTS CANCEL TRIPS When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is Competitiveness Report prepared by the a popular BWattpad mystery whodunit continued from page 1 necessary, perhaps due to sudden congestion, the World Economic Forum tells that the written by Josh Argonza. It is full of system may apply your vehicle’s brakes and operate in Bohol,” said Manguilimotan, past Philippines is one of the most dangerous intriguing twists and turns of plot and its brake lights to notify drivers traveling behind you. president of Hotels, Resorts and Res- places for tourists. concerns a group of graduating students The system will then respond to changes in the speed of taurants Association of Cebu. Manguil- Noting that “security concerns remain who went on a vacation in an island. the vehicle ahead in order to help maintain your preset imotan said tour operators were trying high”, the report ranks the Philippines “Bloody Crayons” is vehicle-to-vehicle distance. to assure guests that Marawi was far 126th among 136 countries when it comes to ensuring the safety and security of directed by Topel Lee, When there is no longer a preceding vehicle from Cebu and the declaration of mar- driving slower than your vehicle’s set speed, the system tourists. who replaced Quark tial law had kept the terrorists at bay. “This pillar measures the extent to which Henares. The movie accelerates until the set speed is reached and returns But the explanations are not enough, to constant speed cruising. a country exposes tourists and businesses originally started with Why is it so important? said Patria Aurora “Dawnie” Roa, to security risks mainly related to serious Julia Barretto and Joshua Until recently, adaptive cruise control systems like DRCC former director of the Department of harm to people (violence and terrorism), Garcia in the cast, but have only been available in luxury model cars, but preliminary Tourism’s Central Visayas office. “Any petty crime is not taken into account,” the after the success of research indicates that they can be effective. According to news about war in Mindanao is viewed report says. The top 10 most dangerous a report cited by the AAA Foundation For Traffic Safety, if “Vince, Kath & James”, they were given as war in the Philippines,” Roa said. countries are Colombia, Yemen, El Salvador, systems like Toyota’s were used by all U.S. drivers, the number Pakistan, Nigeria, Venezuela, Egypt, Kenya, other projects and were replaced by Janella of high-speed collisions that involved the car ahead slowing She said based on her 17-year experi- Honduras, and Ukraine. Salvador and Elmo Magalona as lead down or travelling at a lower speed could be reduced by an ence as regional tourism chief, “news On the other hand, the safest spots are characters Eunice and Kiko. Didn’t Janella estimated 17 percent. on clashes in Sulu or Basilan, which are By maintaining a set distance with the vehicle ahead, Hongkong SAR, Oman, Iceland, United and Elmo mind that they were not the these systems are also meant to make driving easier and less not even regular destinations, always Arab Emirates and Finland. first choice? tiring, and research has proven that they can reduce driver result in cancellations of bookings.” In spite of the low score in security “Not at all,” says Janella. “The film has stress and fatigue—two factors that play a significant role Most of those who canceled their book- and safety, the Philippines is still on the really gone through a lot of changes and in collisions. According to the Canadian Council of Motor ings were tourists from Korea, Japan 79th spot in the overall travel and tourism Transport Administrators, fatigue plays a role in up to 21 rankings. it’s been in the making for two years na percent of motor vehicle collisions, making it the third-highest and China. “Although the Philippines’ T&T raw. We just feel lucky na sa amin ito measurable cause of accidents in the country. Perhaps not More cancellations are expected as napunta as this is our first project together surprisingly, a stressed-out driver isn’t a very good driver the United Kingdom (UK) advised its potential remains high, there are several areas where policy interventions could help for the big screen after doing ‘Born for either—a survey of UK drivers found that 71 percent lost citizens to avoid travel to the west- concentration at the wheel in the past year due to some form to regain competitiveness,” says the report You’ on TV. We’re really excited as it’s of stress or annoyance. ern and central parts of Mindanao, Spain, France, and Germany took the top our first film for Star Cinema. I’ve done Dynamic Radar Cruise Control is designed to assist the particularly Marawi City, and consider spots in the overall rankings. movies for Regal, like ‘Haunted Mansion’ driver and is not a collision-avoidance system or a substitute traveling only if absolutely necessary. Meanwhile, Burundi, Chad, and Yemen and ‘Mano po 7’, pero ngayon pa lang for safe and attentive driving practices. System effectiveness are on the lowest spots. talaga ako nakagawa sa Star Cinema.” depends on many factors such as weather, traffic and road conditions. Please see toyota.ca, your local Toyota Dealer or 11th Most Dangerous Owner’s Manual for details. 25 2017 25 Entertainment Jennylyn shares credits of show’s success to new leading man + other stories GMA-7 found a real winner in their local “Parang mas iba na yung priority po mga bading?” Pinoy dishwasher now remake of the Koreanovela, namin. Ang priority talaga po namin He replied: “Ready na po.” He added “My Love from the Star”, ngayon ay ito pong trabaho namin,” that he’s not homophobic since he comes which had been a consistent reaksyon ng magandang dalaga. from the modeling world where gays also owner of pizzeria in top rater since it started Mabuti na nga lang daw na kahit iba abound. “Marami na po akong nakasa- airing last month. na ang naging partner ni Joshua ay hindi mang gay stylists, make up artists at Italy Jennylyn naman siya napag-iwanan. marunong naman po silang rumespeto. Mercado’s star is Hindi naman ikinahiya ni Loisa kahit Hindi sila ‘yung tipong chachancingan ka. ITALY - In 1999, Marvin Aguda saw a bleak shining brighter pa tawagin siyang jologs ng mga tao dahil Marami naman akong friends na gay.” future in the Philippines and went to Italy to than ever, sa barok niyang pag-i-Ingles. “Eh, ako Has he received an indecent proposal? search for a greener pasture. proving she naman talaga yon,” sabi agad niya. “Hindi “Yes, may gay who offered P50,000 Just like other overseas Filipino workers, can now carry talaga kasi ako ma-Ingles na tao. Sa taping makipag-date lang ako sa kanya. But I just he had to work different jobs, from being a a show on her nga kapag may lines ako na English, ignored it. I won’t entertain such offers cleaner, caregiver and waiter. own since Tatagalugin ko na lang… mga ganyan. at all. I want to earn money in an honest In 2002, he worked as a dishwasher for her leading “Kasi, eto ako, eh. Kumbaga, mas decent way. I think may future naman ako a restaurant. He would clean tables and man in this confident ako dito, sa pagbitaw ko ng sa showbiz, basta paghuhusayan ko lang toilets, throw the trash and wash piles of adaptation is a linyang ito. As in kahit may kausap ang trabaho ko rito.” plates and glasses. When one of the owners total newcomer, akong Inglisero ang sagot ko sa kanya died, his female boss who was the only one Gil Cuerva. Tagalog. Naiintindihan ko naman yung left to manage the business, decided to sell “Hindi lang sinasabi nila, hirap lang ako i-express kaya Pokwang to give birth in US? the restaurant. But because she didn’t want naman ako tinatagalog ko.” anybody to take over, she considered Aguda’s ang dahilan Patuloy pa ni Loisa, “Hindi po kasi THE joy on the face of comedienne offer of buying the place through a bank loan. kung bakit talaga ako lumaki sa pamilyang Inglisero at Pokwang was indescribable when she “Kailangan lang talaga dream big, hindi nag-click sa viewers ang show,” says Jen. Inglisera. Tagalog po talaga kami. learned that she is pregnant with boyfriend yung laging hanggang doon na lang, hindi “Utang din namin ito sa kapareha ko, si “Laking kalye din po kasi talaga ako. Lee O’Brien’s child again. She had miscar- ko kaya yan, hindi pwedeng ganoon,” Aguda Gil, at sa lahat ng co-stars namin, and Before ako mag-showbiz, 6 to 14 years riage with their first. But now, she is on said. all the staff, including our writers and si old, naglalaro ako sa kalye at lagi akong her second and a half month of pregnancy Aguda was able to pay off the loan after Direk Joyce Bernal. This is a collaborative nasa labas ng bahay namin – patentero, and, more or less, with proper care and two years and fast forward to today, he is the effort at lahat nagtutulung-tulong para luksong-baka.” cautions, she’s truly on the family way. chef and owner of the same pizzeria he once mapaganda talaga ang bawat episode ng Umaasa naman si Loisa na mamahalin And in August, Pokwang and Lee are cleaned. show.” Jen will be doubly busy as she siya ng fans kahit pa isa siyang jologs at going to the US, in Napa Valley, will start shooting her new movie for hindi magaling mag-Ingles. to personally bring the good news to Lee’s Neighborhood pizzeria Quantum Films meant to be an entry in “Feeling ko, opo. Kasi gusto ko sila family. In Italy, pizza reigns supreme as a staple Metro Filmfest in December. na maka-relate sa akin at ma-inspire na Well, it would be surmised that Pok- food aside from a plate of pasta, other Gil Cuerva is also very grateful for the walang mali na hindi ka nakikisabay sa wang will give birth in the US. regional dishes and street food. More than a huge success of his very first TV series. mga sosyal-sosyal. Hindi mo kailangang Right now, Pokwang is busy shopping decade ago, Aguda made history by becoming “Sobrang laki ng naging pagbabago sa mag-pretend na hindi naman ikaw. for gifts for future in-laws. the only Filipino pizzaiolo or pizza chef in buhay ko dahil sa ‘My Love from the Maging totoo ka lang, at least hindi ka While there, or after giving birth, Pok- Milan. “I was thinking that the Italian people Star’,” he says. nahihirapan na itago yung sarili mo, nai- wang might try out auditioning for roles in are the best in the world in making pizza but What can he say that he is the new enjoy mo pa yung mga ginagawa mo,” Hollywood. after I tried Filipino-[made], I changed my “pantasya of girls and gays”? “Okay lang, I nakangiting pagtatapos ni Loisa. Meanwhile, Pokwang and Lee plan to mind,” said Giovani Teoli a regular customer like that.” name their baby William. of Il Postino. Does he mind being considered a sex Gil Offered P50K for a gay Il Postino is a busy little restaurant in the object? BIANCA: Miguel will Have non-tourist district of Milan and here, pizza “Kaya lang, let’s face it, what we have Date is considered a convivial and social food. The is a TV show, so limitado ang puedeng To Wait for One Year place gets crowded as natives and even tourists ipakita. So chill lang po kayo. Kung sa GIL Cuerva didn’t mention that he has enjoy their conversations with pizzas folded akin, okay lang naman kahit mag-Speedo relatives in showbiz. It’s who Bianca Umali feels elated over the wallet-style and a glass of beer. trunks. Let’s just see kung pakikinggan informed us that he is the first cousin of positive feedback she’s getting in her role as It takes 10-15 minutes for Aguda to prepare ng writers at ni Direk Joyce Bernal ang his wife, Bing Loyzaga. “Gil’s father is the Lawiswis in “Mulawin Vs. Ravena”. pizza. He starts the assembly on his marble request ninyo.” brother of Bing’s mother,” says Janno. And She says Miguel Tanfelix and her are counter and cooks everything in a brick So how is his relationship now with our whole family is rooting for him.” both enjoying their respective roles in oven. Customers have nothing but praises for Jen after they’ve been taping together This means that Bing’s sister, Teresa “Mulawin”. the delicious pizza and fast service. Aguda, for several weeks? “I feel so much more Loyzaga, is also the first cousin of Gil and Despite their obvious closeness to each together with his brother, make over 200 comfortable with her now, especially in Teresa’s son with Cesar Montano, Diego, is other, Bianca and Miguel swear they’re not pizzas everyday. There are a lot of pizzerias in our scenes together.” his nephew. Diego turned 22 on May 21, yet romantically involved. “Talagang best the neighborhood but for Alessandro Clauti, Some folks say Jen is envied for being while Gil will turn 22 on August 21 yet, so of friends pa lang po kami. Kinausap ng Il Postino is his go to place for a quick take- so lucky as his first leading lady and doing the nephew is even older by a few months Lola ko si Miguel na maghintay until I’m away pizza. kissing scenes with him. “No, I’m the one than his uncle. 18 years old. E, 17 pa lang po ako, so he “They’re able to make traditional pizza easy who is lucky as Jen is the perfect partner “Ready ka na bang pagpantasyahan ng will have to wait for one more year.” but also very good, plain but tasty,” he said. any new guy can get. And I’m so happy Italians and patronize Aguda’s na tinanggap agad ang tandem namin high, large and stuffed pizza from the at malakas raw ang chemistry naming (Pop-ups are not supposed to be taken Margheritas, Four Cheese, Pepperoni to dalawa. So, to all the loyal viewers of ‘My seriously - EDITOR) his version of Sisig Lechon Pizza. If there’s Love from the Star’, sige lang po kayo sa Candid SPOOF Filipino-style spaghetti, then there’s also gabi-gabing panonood dahil mas paganda Filipino-style pizza. A fusion of crunchy pork pa nang paganda ang bawat episode ng lechon on a margherita pizza. It started as a show namin.” Ako ba ang mali o sila? treat for his regular Filipino customers every Crooked line dancing Saturday. Aguda thought of offering it to his Loisa Andalio, di yata ito. Italian customers and it was a hit too. ikinahihiyang jologs siya at Dream big hindi magaling sa English Aguda’ perseverance and passion stand as proof that Filipinos grow wherever they’re Inamin ni Loisa Andalio na wala na silang planted. Though he sought for greener komunikasyon ngayon ng dating ka-love pasture, it didn’t come easy as he had to team na si na identified na hurdle obstacles in a place far away from ngayon bilang partner ni Julia Barretto. home. “Wala na po, eh. Ano na ako, eh… pero According to Aguda, there is no overnight parang mahirap din, dati kasi lagi kaming success but with his hard work and magkasama sa taping and after no’n di ba continuous effort in achieving his dreams nagkaroon agad ng ibang ka-love team and despite difficulties and failure, he was able to siya may ibang love team din. transform his life. Scarborough Ontario Seniors Association (SOSA) performs line-dancing at Parliament Hill during the Philippine Independence day flag-raising celebration. 26 2017 26 Filipino Centre Toronto officers Felino Javier, Efren de Villa, Mercy Maliglig, Dr. Vicky Santiago and Frenk Cruzet take a breather from serving the free lechon.

Keisha and Angeline RIGHT, GMA star Dr. Solon Guzman, PCCF’s Rosemer Enverga, Senator Tobias Guzman dance the Mel Galeon of FV Foods Jennylyn Mercado, Enverga, PC Candidate Angely Pacis and Kim Christian Hawaiian at the Kalayaan pose with Boobay at GMA Pinoy TV Pacis pose at the Mississauga Santacruzan. picnic. Pinoy Fiesta. Consultant Ms. Rosemer Enverga, GMA artist Shanaia BELOW, Miss Philippines Canada 2017 winners and PCCF Officers pose with Gomez and GMA star GMA star Jennylyn Mercado (GREEN GOWN). Boobay pose at the Lunchwith the stars meet and greet.

Madison Torreno (LEFT) and other children dance at the Hawaiian Pavilion during the Carassauga festival.

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