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Senator Enverga visits Survivors Filipino Canadian Senator Tobias Enverga, Jr. (C, Ontario) confers with children at the Trauma Center set up by NGO “Save The Children” in Estancia, Iloilo. Sen. Enverga, Jr. visited central Visayan town during his four-week work and vacation trip to the Philippines recently.

“Of course we would help you and now I airstrip, a naval station, a health center and a don’t know what that help would be (given) kindergarten school in the island. specifically,” Greenert told students of the Greenert said aggressive acts that violate US to help National Defense College of the Philippines international norms should be opposed. in Quezon City. “We will continue to say that aggressive “I mean we have an obligation because behavior outside of international norms, PHL if we have a treaty, but I don’t know into what not using the established procedures… is capacity that help is,” he added. contrary to, I’ll call it, good order here and Greenert was asked whether the US will we have to manage, we oppose it, we will help the Philippines defend its territory work to clarify that,” he said. China if China seizes Pag-Asa, which is being The Philippines and the US signed the MANILA, Philippines - Washington is occupied by Filipino soldiers and more than Mutual Defense Treaty of 1951, which ready to help Manila in the event that 200 civilians. provides that the two countries, separately Beijing invades Pag-Asa, the second largest A Chinese news network has reported or jointly, will maintain and develop their invades island in the disputed Spratly Islands, a top that the Chinese Navy has a detailed individual and collective capacities to resist In this April 2, 2013 file photo, United States US military official said. plan to seize the Pag-Asa Island from the armed attacks. Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Adm. Jonathan Greenert, naval operations Philippines this year. China has been flexing its muscles in the Philippine Foreign Secretary Albert Del Rosario at chief of the US Navy, could not say what Pag-Asa, which China calls Zhongye, West Philippine Sea, conducting maritime the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.. US State Dept. form of assistance may be extended to the is part of Kalayaan Island, a fifth class Philippines but noted that the two countries municipality in Palawan. The Philippines US HELP have existing defense treaties. has built a town hall, a 1.3-kilometer continued on page 7

Is “Intsik” a Scan our QR Code FriendsChito Sarabia, Rafael Nebreswatch of Rey Action Honda, Harold Guarin of Roadsport Honda and Chuchi Punsalan have a few bites before racial slur? the start of the Rey Valera concert. BAGUIO CITY, Philippines—It is not odd that “Intsik” (Chinese) is still part of the Filipino’s vocabulary because the presence of Chinese in the Philippines and their influence on Filipino culture remain strong. President Aquino is a Filipino of Chinese descent, as his late mother, former President Corazon Aquino, was a member of the influential Chinese- Filipino Cojuangco clan. Read LM Confidential INTSIK on your computer, on your MARCH 2014 MARCH 2014 L. M. Confidentialcontinued on page 23 tablet or smartphone. 1 Basta Toyota, sa Scarborough na!

Finance eg. $10,000 financed over 36/48 at 1.9%/0% months equals monthly payment of $285.99/$208.33. COB $295.64/$0. OAC. 2 L. M. Confidential MARCH 2014 MARCH 2014 Sagip-Kapamilya Helps More Than 700,000 Families CelebritiesCelebrity get into the tattoo Ink bandwagon Affected By Typhoon characters and some geometric patterns. Yolanda Another is singer Charice. Her first Through the continuous support of various tattoo, as displayed on her left forearm individuals and sectors all over the world, reads, “Love Eternally.” It comes with an Daranak Falls, Tanay Rizal. ABS-CBN’s Sagip Kapamilya has already infinity sign, which is supposed to signify helped 724,995 families in her love for her family and friends. She the Visayas and Mindanao, also has the words “Let’s start with after Typhoon Yolanda hit the forever,” tattooed on her chest as a country last November 2013. Palace lauds Aside from constantly dedication of sorts to girlfriend Alyssa providing relief assistance to Quijano. the 14 provinces in the said regions, Sagip Meanwhile, actor Vandolph Quizon inclusion of PH Kapamilya also aims to foster learning followed the lead of other Quizon family among the youth despite the tragedy they members, when he had a portrait of his on world’s top experienced. It already started building new father Dolphy done on his arm upon the classrooms and has already given children latter’s death. tourism list new school supplies to help with their “It’s Showtime” mainstay Vice Ganda education. MANILA, Philippines— The newest online has a tattoo of a red star on his right “We have already started building schools. survey tagging the Philippines as among Probably, we can finish 10 to 15 classrooms wrist, a rosary around his right arm and, the top 10 places in the world to visit would four playing within the next two months” said Sagip Not long ago, tattoos were mainly attract even more tourists to come to the cards on the Kapamilya program director Tina Monzon- associated with convicts and gangsters. country, Deputy presidential spokesperson Palma. knuckles of Abigail Valte said Saturday. Today, it is considered a form of art, Sagip Kapamilya has also helped in his right hand. Valte was referring to the online survey supposedly a style of self-expression, rebuilding the livelihood of the typhoon Another star on by Huffington Post Travel 2014, which as popularized by a huge number of victims. In fact, more than 100 boats had his neck signifies recommended the Philippines for “bargain celebrities. been given to some families in Basey, Samar a big career hunters, outdoorsy types and the food and Dulag, Leyte. There are 4,000 boats Among local stars who have their obsessed.” milestone. more to be distributed to other coastal areas bodies inked for life is Kapuso actor “That’s really good news. We hope our Lovi Poe in the said provinces. Mark Herras, who had his first tattoo inclusion in this particular top 10 will serve got her first set To date, Sagip Kapamilya has received a done when his grandmother died. It to draw more tourists to our shores,” she said of tattoos, the total of P701 million of cash donations and wasn’t the last. on radio. P250 million worth of in-kind donations. phrases “My Hunffington Post said the “cosmopolitan Herras proudly showed off his many Despite the huge amount of donations Wings” and affordability and splendid nature” makes colorful the tattoos in a 15-second video gathered, Palma said that support for the “My Gravity,” during the first death Philippines a destination that offers a lot for he posted on Instagram recently. Among affected families must not stop as they anniversary of her father, the King of the money. his tattoos is the name “Dolores,” as with continue to rebuild their lives from scratch. Philippine Cinema Fernando Poe, Jr. She Valte said the Aquino government is “We may think that we’ve already received “Santos,” and the phrases, “UNO,” “One turning to tourism as it tries to recover from has a new tattoo done below her breast massive amounts of donation, but the daily Chance,” “One Life,” and “One Dream.” recent calamities, including Super Typhoon line that read, “Quiet Child.” needs of the families in devastated areas go He also sports tattoos of several Chinese “Yolanada” (Haiyan). on,” said Palma. MARCH 2014 MARCH 2014 L. M. Confidential 3 Spotlight Rosanna Ortiz Naku ha! by Jose Baking From Bold star to a Fine Actress LMConfidential.com VERY MISLEADING HEADLINE Deniece Performed Oral Sex To Vhong; CCTV Exposes The Truth!

Ito po ang headline sa ibang mga balita sa internet. The CCTV does not show the oral sex. The CCTV shows Vhong, other men, and Deniece going in and out the lobby and elevator, that’s all. Kaya tuloy ako napabasa. Akala ko iyong oral sex ang nasa CCTV. Iyong iba naman, you ahve to click share before the video plays. I do not do that. I want to know if there is something worth watching in the video first. Otherwise, you end up posting useless videos on your timeline.

ang gusto mong mangyari? Do you expect people up rise up and revolt just because you want them to take your cause? If you want people to take your cause, you have to pay them. They are called employees. But if you think people will take time off from work, dedicate She was one of those who started the bold trend themselves to your cause, when you know you are the only beneficiary, you must be dreaming, in the 60’s but she became a fine actress when she hindi ba? won Asia ’s Best Supporting Actress for the movie Only in the Philippines Patayin Mo Sa Sindak Si Barbara , directed by Only in the Philippines can you make a false Celso Ad. Castilo. accusation and get away with it without being She was only 16 when she entered the movies in charged. A disqualified pageant contestant the late 60’s. President Aquino is an Enigma named Roxanne Cabanero accused Vhong President Aquino is an enigma. He is a scion Navarro of raping her. Unfortunately for her, She appeared in several sex flicks such as Hayok of a prominent family. He has Chinese blood her story unravelled as to the timing of when and Ang Magsasaging ni Pacing. from what I know. Yet, he refused to apologize she was raped. At the time she claimed Vhong to HongKong for the hostage fiasco. In dealing raped her, Vhong was singing at the concert In 1971 alone, she finished 15 movies. with China on the West Philippine sea issue, of Vice Ganda. So, the question is, will she be While other bold stas remained in bold films, she he has the balls to call them names while his charged? Well, if she did not file it with the transitioned to serious and dramatic roles such enemies, who have no Chinese blood sides police, probably not. But if she did, she should with China. he is also the president who be charged with filing a false report. Why? as in Daluyong (1971) for Ishmael Bernal, Ang finally stopped the decade-long debate on the Because she used their time and money who Kampana ng Santa Quiteria (1971) for FPJ for reproductive health bill and declared that it is ahd to investigate her claim, that’s why. Sus time to put it to a vote and in turn, incurred the Guinoo naman. which she earned a Famas Best Supporting Actress wrath of the Catholic church. He is an enigma. nomination, Anthony and Cleopatra (1972) for Why sabay sabay ang construction? Dolphy and Patayin Mo sa Sindak si Barbara (1974) Bakit kaya sabay sabay ginawa ang construction Is it still news? sa Metro Manila? Dahil kaya may pera ngayon for Celso Ad Castillo, where she was praised for her The definition of news is “newly received or at they are worried na mawala. Kasi, it does memorable performance. noteworthy information, especially about recent not make sense dahil the traffic nightmare na She also appeared in Ibong Adarna with Dolphy, events.” But if it is not new anymore, what is mangyayari. Baka naman dahil alam ng mga it? If you keep writing the same thing again and planners na kapag hindi mo ginawa ngayon, Panchito Alba and Babalu as the three prince again without new information being addded, iyong mga losing bidders sa construction brothers. She was the reason for the sensational what do you call it? projects, maghahabla sa korte at wala na Gossip? namang mangyayari. Alam mo naman sa atin killing of a businessman’s son which sent Eddie Propaganda? kapag may bidding. Pag natalo, magdedemanda. Fernandez and Berting Labra to prison. Smear campaign? Bago matapos ang kaso, ilang taon na nakaraan. She was one of the bold stars during the 70’s but Kung paulit-ulit mong sinusulat ang balita na Hmmm, hindi kaya? naisulat mo na ng mga limampung beses, ano she grduated from bold roles to dramatic when the bold movies were no longer popular. Submit ads & press releases by She is now a resident of UK. Mar 15 for the April 2014 issue. Scene in the City L ittle M anila Confidential EDITOR:. Jose Baking. CORRESPONDENTS: TEL: 416-945-2336 FAX: 416-363-2088 EMAIL: [email protected]

PUBLISHED BY: Raymond Santos Froilan Baking Ariel Ramos Match International Group NOTICE The advertiser has purchased the right of reproduction in Little Manila Confidential only and not for use for other publications. The exception applies if the advertising material was supplied by the advertiser. Odette Scala (FV Foods Bathurst’s manager) celebrated her birthday with FV Foods’ Mel Galeon and Flor Vendiola pose with www.FilipinoGoodLife.com coworkers, and friends. Odette very much appreciated the support of FV Foods Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper. www.LMConfidential.com Bossing, Mhel. The event was held on Feb. 9, 2014 at FV Foods Bathurst Party vimeo.com/channels/lmconfidential Room. PHOTO BY ARIEL RAMOS 4 L. M. Confidential MARCH 2014 MARCH 2014 LAUGH Vice Ganda RESORT Sad For Vhong Honey Shot Navarro Amid Weight Loss Program Sharmaine loves A guy calls a company and orders Controversy their 5-day, 5kg weight loss program. playing soccer, The next day, there’s a fashion designing, Vice Ganda has shared that he feels knock on the door and bad especially for his friend and “It’s there stands before him a modelling, reading voluptuous, athletic, 19 and spending time Showtime” co-host Vhong Navarro amid year old babe dressed the controversy Navarro is in right now. in nothing but a pair of wit her family. The comment follows Nike running shoes and She is studying Roxanne Acosta a sign around her neck. She introduces herself at St. Joseph’s Cabanero filing a case as a representative College and plans against Navarro for of the weight loss to take up law in allegedly raping him company. The sign reads, four years ago. “If you can catch me, you the future. One can have me.” “Sobra akong Without a second of her priorities malungkot kasi stress thought, he takes off in the next five ito para sa lahat,” he after her. A few miles told Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino in a later puffing and puffing, years is to give her he finally gives up. The mom a better life. recent interview for ABS-CBN’s “Aquino & same girl shows up for the Abunda Tonight”. next four days and the same She believes thet He said that he is feeling bad not only thing happens. On the fifth “you’re the only one for Navarro but for his family, his friends day, he weighs himself and is delighted to find he has lost 5kg who can build your and those who are close to the actor. as promised. future and no one Vice Ganda said he feels this way He calls the company and else.” Well said. We because this controversy including the orders their 5-day/10kg legal battles that has stemmed from it will program. wish her all the luck Same thing happens for the next 4 take a long time to resolve. days as before. Much to his delight on in her endeavour. He said that while the physical hurt - the fifth day when he weighs himself, including the blackeyes, the bruises and he discovers that he has lost another body ache caused by the mauling of 10kg as promised. He decides to go for broke and calls the company to order Navarro - will go away soon, the trauma the 7-day/25kg program. for those involved in the issue will take a “Are you sure?” asks the longer time to heal. representative on the phone. “This He said, “yung trauma nito sa lahat ng is our most rigorous program.” “Absolutely,” he replies, “I haven’t felt sangkot, ‘di natin alam kung kailan ito this good in years.” matatapos. Kaya I feel so bad for them, The next day there’s a knock at the for him (Vhong), especially.” door; and when he opens it he finds As for making jokes out of the whole thing, a huge muscular guy standing there wearing nothing but pink running shoes the comedian said that it was Navarro and a sign around his neck that reads, who requested that Vice Ganda make him “If I catch you, you are mine.” Sharmaine Salvacion laugh. He lost 33 kilos that week.

MARCH 2014 MARCH 2014 L. M. Confidential 5 Filipino World CBCP blows up over condom ads hurt in one of Suicide bombings have been occurring the two suicide in Lebanon since July of last year. This car bombings year, bombing incidents have escalated to in South Beirut almost every week. Most of the bombings last Wednesday have been focused on the predominantly that killed 11 Shi’a–Muslim area of south Beirut, also Sheena Halili on being single: people, and called Dahiyeh. injured 128 “Conventional wisdom is that, because “Willing ako mag-wait” others. of the sort of population who are residing Teresa in that area, it is possible that there are not Being single doesn’t mean that you are Dorado never really too many Filipinos that are going unhappy. In fact there are those who enjoy thought that to be working or residing in Dahiyeh. being single more than being in a relationship. she would end So I think our efforts really are just to One example is Kapuso artist Sheena Halili, up as one of ensure that we are able to have a more who is very vocal about enjoying her single the victims exact knowledge about the presence of the status. “Di naman ako nagmamadali, ‘di naman Just when we thought the Catholic of successive Filipinos there. But really at the back of sinasabi na dahil wala akong boyfriend ‘di Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines suicide bombings that have been our minds also is a hope that the number pa ako nakaka-move on. Ako lang ‘di lang (CBCP) was keeping it low-key, they do terrorizing south Beirut recently. will not be that many,” said Ambassador ako doon nakakahanap ng happiness. Hindi this. “The CBCP appealed to the Ads “Pumunta ako ng kitchen, kasi nga Leah Ruiz of the Philippine Embassy. naman natin masasabi na masaya ang tao Standard Council and TV networks to iinom sana ako ng tubig,” she recounted. Just like the last year’s bombing of the dahil may lovelife siya,” she said. stop airing condom advertisements.” “Mabuti kamo, nakatalikod ako. Bale, Iranian embassy, a group of Sunni jihadists According to Sheena she knows how The report quoted Father Melvin good it is to be in love and be with someone, Castro, CBCP-Episcopal Commission but she is currently focused on her faith. on Family and Life executive secretary, She shared, “Kung darating man ‘yun, ang who said, “These ads are corrupting ipinagdarasal ko talaga ay man of God, ‘yung magiging mabuting leader for me, na the minds and the hearts of our young hindi ako malalayo sa Kanya. Hihintayin ko people.” ‘yun. Darating naman ‘yun, ang focus ko lang According to the report, Castro “also ngayon e i-share ko ‘yung happiness na expressed disappointment because the ipina-feel sa akin ni God.” condom ads are still being aired despite Sheena admitted that she has suitors. the temporary restraining order issued by However, she does not go out without her the Supreme Court on the Reproductive friends. “Never pa akong nakipag-date Health Law.” ng dalawa lang kami. Laging group and kapag alam ko na, [walang chance, sinasabi ko na]. Kasi importante pa rin sa akin na Filed: Bill criminalizing the [maging patas], kasi ayokong makasakit or magpaasa.” buying of school papers Sheena admits that at the end of the day, she entertains the thought of companionship Those who are planning to let their and falling in love again. money get them through those school “Gusto ko mag-start as friends kasi ayoko papers—dissertations, theses, term ng magjump agad na parang may audition papers, and other reports to acquire na maging boyfriend ko. Ayoko ng ganoon. academic credentials—should be afraid. Gusto ko maipakilala ko muna kung ano ako, “AGRI party-list Rep. Delphine at gusto kong makilala kung ano siya. Kasi Gan Lee filed House Bill 3793 or ‘The nakatagilid na ‘ko na nakaharap ako dito linked to Al–Qaeda, the Abdullah Azzam pag ligaw laging best ang ipinapakita e. Academic Honesty Act of 2013.’” sa kwarto ko. Kung hindi, ‘yong pagsabog Brigades claimed responsibility for the Gusto ko ‘yung talagang barkada lang then The report quoted Lee, who said that na ‘yon, kasi puro salamin ‘yong kitchen recent twin car bombs, both on Twitter mas masarap siguro ‘yung ma-fall nalang namin na ‘yong door ... sa akin lahat and YouTube. kayo sa isa’t-isa,” she said. “it is imperative that such academic Sheena keeps her heart guarded in finding achievement be obtained only through ‘yon—sumabog lahat sa grabeng lakas,” They threatened they would not stop Dorado said. Dorado is now recuperating until the Lebanon–based militant group “the one”. She shared, “Ganoon naman ako the efforts of the person claiming it mula start, hindi naman ako ‘yung lumalabas as person’s own, and not the work of at a hospital in Beirut. Hezbollah withdraws from fighting na lang basta-basta or nakikipag-date. people he or she just paid to write said The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. alongside President Bashar Al–Assad of Basta may gusto sa akin, date na. Ako materials.” when a Mercedes Benz was blown up Syria. siyempre, importante pa rin sa akin na Under the bill, “any person found outside the Iranian cultural center and a Lebanese government officials also babae ako and ‘yung future ko. Wala akong guilty of violating the proposed law shall BMW was detonated near the European asserted the bombings were an attack on ibig sabihin, pero ang nasa heart ko kasi, be meted a penalty of imprisonment of exhibition center, close to Dorado’s place Lebanon’s new government, formed on ayokong masabi na ‘ayan na-date yan ni of employment. February 15. Prime Minister Tammam ano ‘yan, or na-date ni ano ‘yan’. Ayoko ng arresto menor (one day to 30 days), or ganoon. Gusto ko kapag nakipag-date ako, a fine of not more than PHP10,000, or Though the blast left her with a swollen Salam, President Michel Suleiman and foot and cuts all over her body, especially other officials urged the Lebanese to even siya na.” both, at the discretion of the court.” Sheena happily declared that she is not her neck and hand, she is still thankful to stronger solidarity in the wake of terrorism looking for a boyfriend. She prays for the right God that she is alive. and other attempts to promote sectarian guy to come along and be her husband. “30 Pinay hurt in Lebanon “God is good, kasi walang naano sa strife. sana nameet ko na ‘yung guy. Okay lang sa Bombing akin, kompleto ho ako. Kahit puro galos akin basta ‘yung right guy, willing ako mag- ako, may sugat, at least buo daw ako,” she wait.” BEIRUT, LEBANON - A Filipina was said.

Scenes in the City

FIRST, Romer and Annie Tolentino proudly presented their debutante daughter, Khrissie, to gathering of family, classmates, and friends at Roma’s Banquet Hall on Jan. 25, 2014; also in the picture are her sister Kim, and brother Paulo. Khrissie will soon be pursuing a career in Nursing. SECOND, Khrissie Tolentino celebrated her 18th birthday with family, friends, and worshipper on Jan. 25, 2014 at Roma Banquet Hall. THIRD, Leo Alexander Casucci was baptised at Saint Mary’s Immaculate Roman Catholic Church on Jan. 11, 2014. Very proud grandparents, Jess and Tess Mallari (Mabini Money Remittance) invited the guest for lunch at the newly opened Barrio Fiesta for the reception. PHOTOS BY ARIEL RAMOS 6 L. M. Confidential MARCH 2014 MARCH 2014 TORONTO Filipino sa PAENG NEBRES IS REELECTED PRESIDENT OF BICOL CANADA Rafael Nebres was reelected president of the Bicol Canada Community Association, Inc. A native of Camalig, Albay, he will be serving until 2015. The BCCA is composed of Bicolanos and Bicolanas who came from the provinces of Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate, and Sorsogon who opted to settle down in the different Canadian provinces, cities, and towns. Vice Ganda And Nebres was president of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce - Karylle Remain Mum On Toronto (PCCT) and he is the general manager of ACTION HONDA. He Alleged Rift can be contacted at (416) 281b-1234 Photo shows Rafael Nebres (middle), reelected president of the Bicol Canada “It’s Showtime” hosts Vice Ganda and Emails: rafael@myactionhonda. Community Association, Inc.; Leon J. Aureus, Jr., founder of BCCA (exteme left) and and Karylle remained mum about their com and [email protected] Jojo Taduran (exteme right), BCCA vice president for membership and government alleged rift as many netizens noticed He appealed to all bicolanos and relations. (St. Jamestown News Service, Dindo Orobeso) bicolanas in Canada to get in touch how Vice ignored the singer-TV host in with him so as to be included in the for Ms. Estrella Dilla Carpenter and for special projects. the said noontime show. forthcoming directory which will come vice president for sports and youth The other members of the BCCA There were rumors that the two are not out in the near future. development Noli Aquino. board of directors include: Jess Cabrias, in good terms lately because of three Other BCCA officers elected Immigration consultant Arlene executive prducer of Telakayan radio possible reasons: one, Karylle failed to include: Jojo Taduran, vice president Martirez is still the secretary and program; MegaWorld Country attend Vice’s victory party; two, Karylle for membership and government Monsie Royong, assistant secretary. Manager Larry Bercasio; Fely Ortega; said something to Vice that did not relations. He is a veteran Filipino print Ching Ragos, the die-hard Bicolana Naty Gutierrez; Benhur Ll. Salcedo, bode well for the comedian; and three, and broacast journalist. He is an active is the new treasurer while Aida Dolores Jr. Retired Police Officer Ely Olayon; Karylle’s fiance, Yael Yuzon, does not regular member of the Knights of Lagarde is the assistant treasurer. The Naty Gutierrez, Virgie Manaog, and agree with the Vice-Karylle loveteam of Columbus, the Order of the Knights new auditor is Bobby Achacon who businesswoman Helen Lopez. the show. of Rizal an a lifetime member of the served the association as president and In the meantime, President Nebres The “madlang pipol” have been National Press Club of the Philippines. treasurer. said that there will be a massive noticing how Vice avoids Karylle during Two civic leaders in the Filipino Ronnie de la Gana of Del Gallego, membership campaign for the Bicol the show’s segments, “I Am PoGay” and community in Ontario were elected Camarines Sur and veteran radio Canada Community Association this “Stars on 45.” vice president for public relations broadcaster Nestor Canton, directors year. (St. Jamestown News Service) Vice and Karylle have always traded banters with each other, but it is noticeable how Vice stays close to Anne Curtis and Billy Crawford during scenes with Karylle. He also didn’t say anything when it was Karylle’s turn to US to help Phl if China Invades judge, which is unusual for the TV host- US HELP China, whose recent actions are “This is all part of our, what we called comedian. continued from page 1 causing tensions in the region, is rebalance, the rebalance to the Asia When Karylle announced her claiming almost the entire West Pacific. It’s not just ships, it’s not just impending marriage to Yael last week patrols in disputed areas to assert its Philippine Sea through its so-called airplanes, it’s about tough process. It’s on the show, Vice was also absent territorial claims. nine-dash line, which covers more about intellectual capacity. It’s about despite the fact that the boys of “It’s It has also declared an air defense than 100 islets, atolls and reefs. Its sitting down with our partners,” he Showtime” were supposed to serenade zone above waters separating China, claims also overlap with those of the added. the singer-TV host. Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, raising Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Brunei Greenert said among the assets to be But in an interview with “TV Patrol,” concerns from various countries who and Vietnam. deployed is the P8, which is a Boeing Vice wished Karylle the best of luck believe this would affect freedom of Meanwhile, the US is sending its 737- 800 battle aircraft. on her marriage. “Good luck sa flight in international airspace. newest military assets to the region “We got fancy cameras, fancy kanyang napipintong pagpapakasal In January, Chinese media reported as part of its rebalancing to the Asia infrared, fancy motion detectors, and at pag-aasawa. Sana magsama sila that Beijing is imposing a fishing law Pacific. a lot of established aircraft capability habambuhay at maging happy forever. in the West Philippine Sea that will Greenert said they would increase the on a general craft,” he said. Also to be Mukha naman silang masaya, masayang require foreign boats to seek permission number of US ships in the region to 60 deployed are littoral combat ships LCS masaya naman sila.” before operating in the area. by 2020. “For the last 20 years, we have 10 and LCS 3, which will sail towards The staff and hosts of “It’s Showtime” Japanese media also reported that had at at least 50 ships at any given day the Western Pacific waters this year. are supposedly well-aware of the rift here in the Western Pacific…Actually, “Our presence here is not as much China is planning to impose an air between the two, but they also refused it will grow toward 60 ships by the end defense zone over the West Philippine US HELP to speculate on what could be the Sea but this has been denied by the of this decade,” the US military official continued on page 25 cause. Chinese government. said.

Nadeene’s Birthday

FROM LEFT, Nadeene Panaligan celebrates her birthday.; Nadeene’s brother Joshua is carried by Tita Lanie.; Nadeene gets a ride from her dad Sherwyn.; Nadeene poses with her family.; Nadeene poses with sister Ampee, Allan and Claudia.; Nadeene poses with her friends. MARCH 2014 MARCH 2014 L. M. Confidential 7 Philippines Carabao vanishing in Pangasinan the country that preservation of our carabaos will be passed. will hopefully In the entire country, the carabao population help stop the continues to go down,” De la Cruz said. downswing of She said the late Sorsogon Rep. Salvador the carabao Escudero III had filed a bill that would population in ban the slaughtering of carabaos. This was Pangasinan,” De approved by the House of Representatives but la Cruz said. the measure remained pending in the Senate. Under the “I hope they will revive the bill, or better ordinance, anyone still adopt the Pangasinan ordinance,” De la Liza Diño caught selling Cruz said. and slaughtering “I do not want us to be in a situation where a “quality” we no longer have any carabao left. When I Love Aiza carabao will be that time comes, the next generation will just punished. First be seeing carabaos as figurines or statues in Actress-beauty queen Liza Dino is in love. offenders will be museums,” she said. Her eyes sparkle, her voice has a lilt and the reprimanded and smile hardly leaves her face. will be required to Two days before, singer-songwriter Aiza attend a one-hour Bishop says RH Law, Seguerra went down on her knees and orientation on the poverty causes Pinoys to get popped the question before a cheering ordinance. Second crowd of theater goers at Liza’s alma mater, offenders will lose into Internet porn UP (University of the Philippines) Diliman. LINGAYEN, Pangasinan—The carabao, the their license to country’s national animal, is fast vanishing in transport livestock. He sounds like he’s joking...but he’s not. Aiza proposes to girlfriend Liza Pangasinan province, according to an official of “Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo A flushed Liza was wearing the blue the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) in the Buy-back plan attributed Internet pornography patronage in sapphire engagement ring Aiza gave her Ilocos region. The ordinance also established a buy-back part to the Reproductive Health (RH) Law,” during the exclusive interview with this “At the rate carabaos are being slaughtered plan in which the provincial government buys reports ABS-CBNnews.com. writer in a restaurant along Tomas Morato, for meat and meat products, the animal will breedable female carabaos to be distributed as Citing an article from the Catholic Bishops’ Quezon City. She just came from an acting completely vanish in 10 years,” said Gloria de additional stocks to dairy cooperatives in the Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) workshop with Piolo Pascual in nearby ABS- la Cruz, director of the PCC based at Don province. website, the report said “Pabillo blasted the CBN (Liza plays Sam Concepcion’s mother Mariano Marcos Memorial State University in De la Cruz thanked Pangasinan Gov. culture of addiction, which he said is rooted on in the upcoming soap, “Mirabela”). La Union province. Amado Espino Jr. for approving the initial the promotion of condoms, contraceptives, and Aiza’s 32-year-old fiancée hardly looks “You know, carabao meat is cheaper than allocation of P1.5 million, and P500,000 in the the RH Law itself.” harassed. She introduces herself and beef. But, ironically, the nutritional value of succeeding years, for the buy-back scheme. Pabillo went on to blame poverty for the orders a light dinner. And she doesn’t mind carabao meat is higher than that of beef and rise in Internet pornography. He said, “It is answering rapid-fire questions while eating. goat meat,” De la Cruz said. Nationwide trend because of poverty among our people that Liza admits the whole business of being As a result, the province’s carabao At the news conference, De la Cruz pushes them to cyber pornography and engaged has yet to sink in. population decreased from 110,268 in 2010 to announced that the PCC was giving two it should be addressed sincerely. What is 77,609 in 2012. cooperatives 30 Bulgarian Murrah buffaloes happening is that most parents were unable Unexpected Pangasinan’s carabao population in 2010 each for their dairy project. to provide education for their siblings causing “It is unexpected. I’m already happy, accounted for 60 percent of the carabao She said her office and local governments ignorance that eventually drives their children complete. I thought I’d end up being in a population in the Ilocos region. In 2012, it was would conduct an information caravan to to cyber pornography to make a living.” relationship (that’s all). I have a (five-year- down to about 50 percent. educate farmers about carabao raising. On top of that Pabillo wants the the old) daughter. I have a job. I can fend for Only 14 towns and Alaminos City De la Cruz said that although the government to teach the “sacredness” of sex. myself . I’m in independent woman. People have a “good” number of carabaos in the decreasing carabao population was more Dear Bishop Pabillo, you should know by come and go in my life.” province, said Dr. Eric Jose Perez, provincial visible in Pangasinan, it was also a nationwide now that people don’t need help when it comes But Aiza is different. The sparks started veterinarian. trend. to being led into temptation or other worse to fly 14 years ago, when Aiza was 16; Liza, He said that last year, meat and meat “This is why in other provinces, we also things. They can get there all by themselves. 18. products produced from carabao were about conduct crossbreeding activities and encourage If you’re an RH Law advocate, it doesn’t Aiza was in high school at OB Montessori; 6,685 metric tons, below the Pangasinan farmers not to slaughter their carabaos,” she mean you’re addicted to porn. If you’re poor, Liza in college. They were good friends consumers’ demand of 8,867 MT. said. it doesn’t mean you’re going to force your who’d call each other up, watch a movie “The dramatic decline in population in children to be featured in pornographic shows. and hang out. Liza would fetch Aiza Crossbreed also slaughtered 1991–1994 coincided with a clear rise in the from school. They’d meet at a nearby De la Cruz said the PCC started slaughter rate, pointing to an obvious direct McDonalds store. crossbreeding carabaos in the province with cause and effect relationship between these They exchanged songs and love poems foreign-bred Murrah buffaloes through two variables,” the PCC they wrote for each other. Liza takes pride artificial and natural insemination in 1999. website said. in the fact that Aiza dedicated her very first “But based on our findings, the offspring, composition to her. which were improved breeds, were slaughtered, Carabao Act The relationships has our parents’ [negating] our efforts,” she said. De la Cruz said that blessings. aside from the Philippine Liza admits both of them felt something Protecting females Carabao Act of 1992 back then, but they can’t make heads or To arrest the dwindling carabao population (Republic Act No. 7307), tails about it. After all, they were both in in Pangasinan, De la Cruz said she met with which was authored by their teens, and it was their first crack at Perez last year and together, they lobbied then Sen. Joseph Estrada, love. the provincial board for the enactment of there should be a law “The reason why we are the way we are an ordinance that would regulate the sale or banning the slaughter of slaughter of female carabaos in the province. carabaos. LIZA DINO “I really hope a continued on page 26 The ordinance was passed. Maria Panaligan, Philip Beloso, Genelie Panaligan, Tess Beloso and “This is the first ordinance of its kind in law concerning the Shirley LeBlanc enjoyed the concert.

Rey Valera wows the fans

FROM LEFT, After the concert, Rey Valera took time in signing and picture taking with his fans like FV Foods bossing, Mhel, Allan, and Odette Escala; Harold and company during Rey Valera’s concert. PHOTO BY ARIEL RAMOS • Rey Valera is mobbed by fans Nieves Mangante and Marissa Andrada. PHOTO BY BONG MOLANO • Maria Panaligan, Britney Waito and Isabella Santiago performed at the concert. • Rey Valera makes an appearance at FV Foods Wilson and Allan and Mendoza Madyn poses with the composer. 8 L. M. Confidential MARCH 2014 MARCH 2014 Court says online snooping illegal and online child pornography. The law was keep libel a criminal offense. said Renato Reyes, the alliance’s secretary suspended shortly after it passed in 2012, He said he will study the decision more general. but it can now be implemented except for closely to determine “if it makes sense to The National Union of Journalists of the unconstitutional provisions. file a motion for reconsideration.” the Philippines, one of the petitioners, Opponents are considering whether to The left-wing New Patriotic Alliance criticized the court’s ruling as a step “a appeal to the court for reconsideration. and journalist groups have called for the century backward” for retaining the old Law Professor Jose Jesus Disini, one of decriminalization of libel to remove it as a libel law. the petitioners, told ABS-CBN television threat to free speech. It said the court made the Internet, “a removing the provision of real-time “It may not be a crime to like, share or once infinite venue for expression, into MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The monitoring of online traffic data without a react or comment on a certain post, but an arena of fear, a hunting ground for Philippines Supreme Court said online court order was a “major win” for the right the original author may still be charged the petty and vindictive, the criminal and surveillance by authorities is illegal without to privacy but lamented the decision to with libel, and that could be anyone,” autocratic.” a court order and that online libel is a criminal offense, in a ruling that allows a cybercrime law to be enforced. The court ruled on petitions in which opponents argued the 2012 law is unconstitutional and restricts freedom of expression. The judges found only parts of the law unconstitutional, such as provisions allowing real-time collection of online data by authorities and shutting down a website without due process, court spokesman Theodore Te said. It upheld libel online as a criminal offense but only the author of a libelous posting can be charged, Te said. Those who merely receive or comment on the post are not liable, he added. Te said the court also struck down a provision doubling the penalty on libel, which carried a maximum 12-year imprisonment or a fine of at least 200,000 pesos ($4,400) under the anti-cybercrime law. The law aims to combat Internet crimes such as hacking, identity theft, cybersex

Manila ‘lechon’ sellers face BIR roasting Elars Lechon, Hecky’s Lechon, Jiro’s Lechon, Cris Native Lechon and Aling Loring’s Lechon.

Top roasters

The BIR lists 17 most popular lechon sellers, based on the published choices of online magazines Interaksyon, Choosephilippines. com and Spot.ph. Besides Mila’s Lechon, Three Little Pigs, Rico’s Lechon and the six that did not file income tax returns, the other sellers in the top 17 are CnT Lechon (which declared the highest tax due of P465,270), Ulcing’s Lechon MANILA -To be sure, lechon sellers raked in (P123,255), Ping-Ping’s Lechon (P93,456), huge profits during the last holiday season. They Charlie’s Pritchon (P67,282), Lydia’s Lechon can cut the celebration, because the taxman is (P47,017), Zubuchon (P32,697), Jun & Jun’s planning a roast and may send for them to serve Lechon (P17,259) and General’s Lechon as the pig. (P5,594). Unknown to them, the Bureau of Internal They can start worrying, although the Revenue (BIR) has been watching the industry BIR earlier said the weekly “Tax Watch” was and found it crispy enough to be served up not making a conclusion that the businesses at an investigation for tax evasion and under mentioned in it were tax evaders. declaration of income. But tax officials involved in the BIR drive In its latest “Tax Watch” ad, the BIR says against tax evasion said those businesses were it has found that a third of the most popular among the establishments that the taxman had lechon sellers are not paying taxes, while the started to monitor closely. rest are declaring “very low” income. Should the investigation show that those For instance, the BIR says in its tax-payment businesses are violating tax laws, they would performance of lechon sellers for 2012, Mila’s face charges, the officials said. Lechon reported an income tax payable for the year of only P5,099. “Mila’s Lechon had P5,099 income tax Charges filed weekly due, which is less than the price of its 18-kilo lechon,” the BIR says. To scare evaders, the BIR brings tax evasion Sellers Three Little Pigs and Rico’s Lechon charges every week against erring businesses declared that they had no income tax liability and personages. for 2012, the BIR says. The drive aims to eradicate tax evasion Out of the 17 most popular lechon sellers in which, according to the World Bank, costs the country, six did not file income tax returns the Philippine government an estimated P450 for 2012, it says. billion in lost revenue every year. The BIR named the six as Sabroso Lechon, MARCH 2014 MARCH 2014 L. M. Confidential 9 Philippines

2013 Crime Statistics 57 ‘salvage’ victims found in QC + other news

The move is intended to “check whether extended operating hours will encourage motorists to take the train instead of their cars.” So, from February 24 to March 7, the MRT will start operations at 4:30am from the North Avenue station and 5:00am from the Bela Padilla Taft Avenue station. Then, from March 10 to 21, it will also extend the evening runs up to 10:30 p.m. is too young to from the North Avenue station and 11:00 p.m. from the Taft Avenue station, in addition settle down to the earlier opening hours. After 4-weeks, the MRT will make a recommendation to the Department of Kapuso actress Bela Padilla Transportation & Communication (DOTC). laughed off rumors that she’s already ready to settle down with LTFRB says carpooling app boyfriend Neil Arce. She is only 22 years old, the actress said, Are there vigilantes out there who are taking in talks with several financial institutions to may be “illegal” the law into their own hands? recover the Marcoses’ ill-gotten wealth.” adding that Neil can propose Maybe they should concentrate on getting “According to police records, at least 57 when she’s 29 years old already. bodies believed to be those of victims of The two have been together for summary execution were found dumped on Do we really need a breast city streets in 2013,” reports Julie M. Aurelio implant watchdog? more than a year. Last Valentine’s in the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Day, Bela shared that they had a The report noted: “The number far exceeds Wow, gentlemen, our cups runneth over. simple dinner in a restaurant then the total of 42 convicts put to death by the “Reps. Rufus Rodriguez (2nd District, state since the Marcos dictatorship up to the Cagayan de Oro) and his younger brother, immediately went home. abolition of capital punishment in the country Maximo Rodriguez, Jr. (Party List, Neil also gave her a gift. Bela in 2006.” ABAMIN) filed House Bill 3322 for the said she rarely uses the bags It’s disturbing to know that, as the report purpose of establishing a Breast Implant put it, “December alone saw the discovery of Neil gives her, so her boyfriend Research Committee that would provide killer buses off the road first before they 10 bodies, three of them found in different complete and accurate information about the scrutinize commuters’ apps. (But then that’s decided to shop clothes for her locations on Christmas Eve.” potential health risks and advantages of breast just our opinion.) instead. She added that even the Meanwhile, Insp. Elmer Monsalve, chief implant,” reports Ellson Quismorio in the “The Land Transportation Franchising of the Quezon City Police District homicide signature bags she buys for herself Manila Bulletin. and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) wants to section, revealed that most of the “salvage” The report explained that “under the put a stop on the new carpooling app Tripid rarely gets used. victims turned out to have criminal records. measure, to be known as Breast Implant because it’s allegedly violating the Public Asked about the “Olivia, will He said, “Sometimes, it’s just within their Research and Information Act, the Breast Service Law,” reports Solar News Online. own circle (of) criminals out to get each other you marry me?” billboards along Implant Research Committee shall be The report described Tripid as “a Filipino- because of personal vendettas.” created and mandated to give an accurate made web and mobile application which EDSA, Bela said she was actually and complete information to the Secretary connects private motorists to those who need very impressed with the campaign of Health with regard the risk of breast a ride and vice versa by bidding for empty strategy of a real-estate PH gets US$29M from implants.” seats in private vehicles.” We’re still wondering why these two company. Marcos Swiss bank accounts The LTFRB is saying that the company brothers focused on boob implants. behind Tripid “could be held liable for Many thought it was an actual Let’s just hope this money actually does us violating the Commonwealth Act No. 146 proposal by a guy to his girl. If some good. MRT extends operating or the Public Service Law” because “they ever Neil proposes, does she “On, Feb 12, the Presidential Commission reportedly get a 20% commission every time a on Good Government (PCGG) announced hours in 4-week test run driver gets paid for a ride.” want something like that as well? that an estimated US$29 million, previously According to LTFRB Chairman Winston Let’s see if this helps. Bela said anything goes for her, stored in secret Swiss accounts kept by the Ginez, Tripid should have first sought a “Starting Monday, Feb 24, the Metro but she reiterated that she is not late President Ferdinand Marcos and family franchise from LTFRB before operating. He Rail Transit members has been returned to the Philippine explained that vehicles that sign up for Tripid ready to settle down because she (MRT) government,” reports ANC. transactions “are considered public utility will extend wants to accomplish many things That translates to PHP1.3 billion. vehicles” so “operating without a franchise is operating first. Maybe when she’s 30 years According to the report, “The funds— considered a criminal violation of the public hours as part which were originally denominated in two service law.” old, then that will be the right time of a test run” currencies including the British pound—were It seems a lot of things still need to be to determine for Neil to propose. transferred to the national treasury after the resolved. its viability,” PCGG, on the strength of Philippine, Swiss, reports ANC. and Singaporean court decisions, engaged

10 L. M. Confidential MARCH 2014 MARCH 2014 tickets. WASHINGTON-PITTSBURGH (USA): JUNE 28 – JULY 1, 2014 Some also saw that she was seated next

to James’ Italian girlfriend. Ai-Ai said that wasn’t exactly her choice because it was Mass and tour Basilica of the James who gave her the tickets and the seat National Shrine of Immaculate number. Conception – largest Catholic Meanwhile, Ai-Ai said she is not yet Church in the USA! ready to be friends with Jed, her husband

of one month. The comedienne said her former husband must first apologize for what he did to her before offering his Tour Mount St. Sepulchre friendship. Franciscan Monastery and Jed allegedly abused the comedienne, and Ai-Ai Delas cheated on her with other women. Their catacombs

marriage lasted for only a month. It was Alas Hints At recently granted the decree of divorce.  St. Anthony’s Chapel - Mass & Novena (home to more Jed sent greetings during her birthday, than 5,000 sacred relics in the world) Rift With Kris but she’s not ready yet to be friends with  Admire the President’s White House and Park him. “Siguro pag ready na ako, ipapasabi  Sight-seeing & Shopping at Mall & Duty Free ko na lang din sa kanya. Pero kung hindi Aquino naman siya hihingi ng tawad, paano ko Trip includes Cost When Comedy Concert Queen Ai-Ai naman mai-offer yung friendship?” - Transportation Double: $385.00 per person Delas Alas was asked about her “friendship” Jed was seen by the media during Martin - Accommodation Triple: $350.00 per person with Queen Of All Media Kris Aquino, Nievera’s and Regine Velasquez’ concert - 3 breakfasts Quad: $305.00 per person her short and simple answer was “no entitled “Voice of Love” last Valentine’s - 1 lunch Notes: comment.” Day. He was with two women, who he said Valid Passport / US Visa for travel This was after she was also asked about are his cousins. Deposit of $50 pp by March 2, 2014 the different terms of endearment she has Ai-Ai hinted that one of the women may 2nd payment of $100 pp by April 6, 2014 for her friends. Ai-Ai calls Kris “friendship” be the third party to the breakup of their rd 3 payment of $100 pp by May 4, 2014 while Sharon Cuneta is “BFF” and James marriage. The woman was described as Balance payment by June 8, 2014

Yap, Kris’ ex-husband, is “My Friend.” petite and chinita. The comedienne said she CONTACTS Ai-Ai and Kris apparently had a has heard about her before. misunderstanding because the TV host was Right now, Ai-Ai is in the process of Wilfred Gomez – Tel: 416-292-5707 in London when Ai-Ai’s biological mother accepting what happened in her marriage. Romy Ylagan – Tel: 416-494-1793 died. She wasn’t able to attend the wake or After this, maybe she can finally forgive the funeral. him and what he did. Kris already apologized for this, but it is “Siyempre magdadasal pa ako na clear that they have not mended the fence. patawarin ko ang taong nagkaroon ng ano Ai-Ai also denied what James said that sa buhay ko Yung taong nakapagbigay ng Pilgrimage to Washington she watched the semifinals competition sakit sa puso.” between his team, San Miguel Coffee Once the pain is gone, then maybe Ai-Ai Mixers, and Ginebra with her supposed can start the process of forgiving “from the on June 28-July 1, 2014 “boyfriend.” bottom of my heart.” The comedienne clarified that she was The Comedy Concert Queen said she’s with her business partner during the game. ready to meet someone new again. “Kung TORONTO, CANADA - The St. 28 - July 1, 2014. . She even said that “friend” already has a puwede lang hindi showbiz, sana ibigay na Aidan Knights of Columbus’ annual Departture from St. Aidan Church wife and a family. She stated that James siya sa akin ni Lord. Dapat na akong mag- pilgrimage this year is to the National will be at 6:00 a.m. on the 28th of June, was just joking about the boyfriend part. move on, ‘no!” Shrine of Immaculate Conception in 2014 and to return at 9:00 pm on the Even when she was still married to This time, she will be more careful with Washington, Franciscan Monastery, St. 1st.of July, 2014. Jed Salang, Ai-Ai said it is to James she the men she will meet. She will also prefer Anthony’s Chapel containing world’s for more information please call usually turns to for tickets to the games. to be quiet about it--if she ever meets 5000 sacred relics, visiting the White Brother Wilfred Gomez at Tel. 416 - Although James is separated from Kris, Ai- someone. “Huwag masyadong mabilis, House President’s Park and among 292 - 5707, email: [email protected]. Ai maintains a good relationship with the ligawan muna na medyo matagal.” others. (St. Jamestown News Service) cager, and that’s why she was able to ask for The dates of the trip are from June

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PCCF donates Dialysis Machines for Benguet The Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation (PCCF) headed by its’ President Romeo Rafael donated recently several dialysis machines for Benguet in Mountain Province. Shown in photo from left to right include: Mr. Lorenzo Payaket, Ms. Nops Ganang (KKMK), Mr. Geoffrey Local authorities in Estancia Iloilo brief Sen. Tobias Enverga, Jr. Afidchao, and Mr. Valenciano Toyaoan. The (C, Ontario) on the ongoing rehabilitation effort in the area. The foundation continuously sending donations town was one of the areas hardly hit by Super Typhoon Haiyan last to depressed areas in the Philippines in coordination with GMA Kapuso Foundation. November. (St. Jamestown News Service, Romy Zetazate) MARCH 2014 MARCH 2014 L. M. Confidential 11 Jose Joey Baking’s (www.Filipinogoodlife.com) Filipino Good Life Music, Women & Food Skipping out of the second half of a wonderful Rey Valera concert, I went to a birthday bash for Lakambini beauty Keesha Cerezo and joined her and her fellow beauty contestants and winners. Oh what a Night. And that was just the first night of a 3-day weekend.

I spent the evening covering the first street. So, this is how my evening of Valentine went. I had to cover a perfect umami, that half of Rey Valera concert. The composer, very entertaining indescribable taste singer, musical arranger, and of of the concert, pose with and feel when a food original members of the OPM was a delight beautiful girl and is just right. His to watch. The other singers in the concert then run off to cover mini bibingka is were equally impressive. Britney Waito a birthday party also a revelation. sang the opening number. Maria Panaligan with beautiful girls Straight from the sang “Pers Lab,” the first composition of again. Now, I know oven it has that Mon Toralba, an original member of the what writer Irwin moist feel like Hotdog band. isabella Santiago sang “Mr Shaw said about a chocolate DJ” an original Rey Valera composition that war photographer molten lava catapulted a then-young Sharon Cuneta Robert Capa being cake but to stardom. They did justice to the popular always ready to go not runny. I songs that are by now well-loved by millions “to the next war or also had the of Filipinos all over. For somebody who the next bar.” It’s not taste of the puto bungbong is more composer than singer, Rey can an easy job for a newsman straight from the oven. It righteously be called Mr. Entertainer. He but somebody has to cover was perfect afternoon. is not really a singer per se but his ease by the news. And it was not over yet. which he makes the audience laugh with The next day, I went to Keesha Cerezo sang with FV Foods at Bathurst & her sister Keeana at prestige Wilson to see Rey Valera whein harold Guarin of where no less than the FV Roadsport Honda was Foods honcho himself, Mel judging a show prodeuced by Galeon entertained him Leo’s Skilled Caregivers. during the merienda buffet The next evening, former TOP, Harold Guarin (HOLDING A CAMERA) of Roadsport from 1 - 6pm. I have finally Philippine Canadian Honda and company enjoy the concert. PHOTO BY ARIEL tasted the puto dulce de leche Charitable Foundation Ms RAMOS combination and was pleasantly Philippines Canada 2012 ABOVE, Lakambini beauties join Keesha on her birthday. surprised that it works. The titlist Alev Usta had her Rey Valera greets Action Honda’s Rafael Nebres. SEATED FROM LEFT, Shawna Mae Fresco, Keesha combination of the two just debut at prestige again. Cerezo and Krista Bella felt perfect in the mouth and It was a non-stop feast of STANDING FROM LEFT, Lakambini producer Candace it was not too sweet or bland. a weekend. It may not rival this tories is a revelation. The production Mallari David, Sharmaine Salvacion, Melissa Rejante In fact, one could call it the the schedule of the Philippine by musical power couple Mon Torralba, ambassador or the Consul- formerly of Hotdog and his wife Teresa was General but it is hectic enough superb. for me already. Afterwards, I had to drive to Cucina Thank goodness Monday is for a birthday dinner for Keesha Cerezo a holiday. at Cucina. She is joined by other winners and contestants of the Lakambini pageant like Lakambini 2014 winner Krista Bella, Melissa Rejante, Shawna Mae Fresco and Sharmaine Salvacion. Keesha was the 2nd runner-up at the pageant. Lakambini producer-impressario Candace Mallari Davidinvited me to join them. At around 11pm, we had to leave Cucina because some LEFT, Rey Valera chats with Hotdog’s Mon Torralba on stage. ABOVE, Don Torres, isabella Santiago, Ryan Orlanda, Maria Panaligan and Joshua performed at Rey Valera’s concert. of the girls are not of drinking age yet. So, RIGHT, Britney Waito poses with Rey Valera and Philip Beloso. we went to Country Style donuts across the

LEFT, Debutante Alev Usta (standing,5TH FROM LEFT ) and her cotillion strike a pose. PHOTO BY RAMIL BANAAG. RIGHT Alev and her 18 roses partners pose for pictures. BOTTOM LEFT, Mercy, Britney, Alev, Kim and Cody. BOTTOM RIGHT, Alev’s 18 candles

12 L. M. Confidential MARCH 2014 MARCH 2014 PCCF to Build Homes for Leprosy Victims MANILA - Missing limbs and disfigured faces are just some of the qualities of Leprosy victims. Although these ancient disease is now curable, the victims are still being haunted by their misfortunes. Leprosy victims were more often ostracized by their communities, even their families. They are the poorest of the poor and they are the most likely to be hopeless and feel their lives as meaningless. Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation or PCCF wants to give them hope, PCCF wants to give them dignity and meaningful life. PCCF are donating the funds to build them homes through ANCOP or Answering the cry of the Poor organization. Last January a group of PCCF officials led by EVP Rosemer Enverga with Miss Philippines Canada Caitlin Pantaleon, Mrs. Philippines Canada Chona Stinson and Little Miss Philippines Canada Anjali Pathmanathan visited the site at Tala, LEFT, Miss Philippines Canada 2013 Kaitlin Pantaleon with the children at Tala Lepsorium; Caloocan to meet the recipients of the first ten RIGHT, Chona Stinson, Kaitlin Pantaleon and Little Miss Philippines Anjeli Pathmanatham with Rosemer Enverga. houses. Another ten houses were pledged to complete the village. The delegation was greeted by performances from the children and adults. It was truly an experience of a lifetime for bringing their families together by living in their have to be united to be able to help the poorest Later on that day, the pageantries distributed the PCCF delegation, most especially the own homes. One of the recipients quoted, “ they of the poor, we have to have fun and help at the four balikbayan boxes of backpacks donated pageantry for indeed their hard work has paid are not only beautiful outside but also beautiful same time. by the Pantaleon Family, full of school supplies off, they made quite a remarkable difference to inside”. PCCF president, Romy Rafael declared, For the latest updates, please visit: to children and bags full of candies and other other peoples’ lives. They are giving hope and We can only help if our events like Pinoy Fiesta www.philippinecanadianfoundation.com goodies. dignity to the leprosy victims, they are even and the pageantry are successful , we have to work harder, we need everyone’s support, we

Typhoon survivors express Appreciation through Senator Enverga jr. Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan in “From what I saw, I believe that the Estancia, Iloilo relayed their appreciation Canadian relief goods went to the right to Canada and its people, through Filipino parties,” the senator said. Canadian Senator Tobias Enverga, Jr. “While reconstruction is ongoing, (C, Ontario) saying, had it not for them, rehabilitation and recovery will take years. probably, “we would not have survived the The support of Canada and its people, catastrophe which befell us last November.” through various NGOs, continue and more Senator Enverga, Jr. visited the Central support for programs will be announced Visayan town during his four-week work soon,” Senator Enverga revealed. and vacation trip to the Philippines. You will recall that at the height of relief During his talk with the residents, one efforts, Senator Enverga, Jr.,-- together family told Senator Enverga that they with his wife, Rosemer and children, were were attributing their survival to the on the frontline of the operation at the timely arrival of Canada’s DART (Disaster “Our Lady of Assumption Parish (OLA)” Assistance Response Team) unit. The – the seat of the Filipino Chaplaincy in the family told him that the medical team did a Archdiocese of Toronto and worked with tremendous job in the relief effort. Filipino Canadian Senator Tobias Enverga, Jr. (C, Ontario) visits the Town of Estancia, Iloilo -- countless volunteers working with Fr. Ben The residents described that the one of the areas hardly hit by Super Typhoon Haiyan last November. In photo, a local resident Ebcas, Pastor of OLA and Head of the distribution of relief goods was well- points to the oil spill washed ashore when Power Barge No. 103 ran aground at the shores of Filipino Chaplaincy. planned and orderly. Estancia during the height of Typhoon Haiyan. The spillage of heavy oil of the bunker C type, When the first batch of the DART Team contaminated the coast and mangroves up to 10 km downstream. Sen. Enverga, Jr. visited Senator Enverga said that shelter Estancia during his four-week work and vacation trip to the Philippines recently. came home to Canada from a month of being one of the immediate needs after tour-of-duty in Central Visayas for the Typhoon Haiyan, the tents sent by relief operation, Senatotr Enverga led a The Conservative Senator recalled that uprooted, rooftops of concrete edifices Canada, according to the locals, were busload of Filipino Canadians to Trenton, when his party was headed to Estancia, he blown out, commercial signages have certainly a blessing. Water purification Ontario to welcome back the soldiers saw the devastation in the area. Thousands their frames twisted, caused by Haiyan’s and distribution were set up by Canadian and express the entire Filipino Canadian of coconut trees – one of the major crops exceptional wind, packing at a sustained engineers. Today, over a hundred families community’s appreciation for their work. of central Visayas, and other trees were 230 kph speed. still live on tents.

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workers took to the streets in support of higher wages at all Los Angeles hotels. Nico Quiapos, who works at a hotel just outside of Los Angeles International Airport, earns about $11 an hour. He Solenn Heussaff said it is difficult making ends meet, and he supports the city council’s proposal to renews with GMA increase the living wage to $15.37. Actress, recording artist, model and TV “Nowadays, if you have a minimum host Solenn Heussaff has opted to remain a wage of $7.75, how can you afford it? So Kapuso, inking another exclusive three-year I think this is a good drive for us workers contract with GMA Network, Inc. recently. in the hotel to have a minimum of $15 Solenn expressed excitement over the per hour,” he explained. renewal of her contract saying, “GMA is like After President Obama announced family to me, the company has done a lot for me in the past three years. GMA gave me my an increase in federal wages earlier this first break on TV, kahit I didn’t speak Tagalog month, Los Angeles City Hall presented dati. Even if I had offers from others, I still MARRIAGE AND MIGRATION Filipinas Gallardo, an overseas worker, and Eddy Van a living wage ordinance this week that chose GMA because I started with them and Wijnsberge, an engineer, found each other on the world wide web. The Switzerland-based would require hotels with a hundred or I believe in being loyal.” couple have been together for 15 years. more rooms to increase the minimum Apart from being a regular on “Sunday All wage to $15.37. Stars” and being one of the hosts of “Taste GENEVA, Switzerland - Filipinas retirement,” she said. For Quiapos, his salary would increase Buddies,” Solenn now joins the cast of the Gallardo Van Wijnsberge was among the “I became aware and interested in by about a third. primetime series “Adarna” as the beautiful- young professionals in the late early 90’s what’s going on in the world. I did a lot “We need that extra $4 for our living winged “Ibong Adarna.” who sought work abroad as a nanny. But of things that I couldn’t do before, such as benefits, because we have to have health She is quite happy with the role, excited hers is not a sob story because she ended helping my family and friends out. I feel insurance, dental, vision, that’s why we are up finding her “prince charming” through different—popular and important—with as she is to work with Kylie Padilla, Geoff raising up to $15,” said Quiapos. Eigenmann, Mikael Daez and Benjamin the web which ultimately changed her him. I am considered an ordinary worker Some neighboring cities and the Los Alves. “We are all friends. Fun sa set and they life. On April 1986, Filipinas went to here, but I am better off than I was in the Angeles International Airport have had help me with my lines. Very helpful sila,” Geneva, Switzerland as a caregiver to a Philippines. Life became easier for me Solenn said about her co-stars. slightly autistic child. Although she had and I thank God for that,” Filipinas says. Lilybeth is very proud of Solenn’s a job as a teacher in one of the public achievements saying, “Ever since, ipinakita schools in Diliman, Quezon City, she was Formula for lasting love niya how good she is as an artist. She is very not contented. Filipinas, 53, has been married to Eddy, easy to work with. There was no doubt that “I am basically an adventurous person. 60, for 15 years now. After her marriage, we will renew her contract.” Maybe I was so ambitious, I got bored she was a full-time housewife for five Leo, for his part, said he is happy with his ward staying in GMA as, “This is where of doing the same daily routine and years, adjusting to her new environment Solenn was discovered. This is where she receiving a low salary. And I was broken- and status in life. Without kids to keep started her career so it is just right na dito siya hearted, too,” she recalls. her busy, she learned the German and mag-grow. I want her to have more drama French languages and eventually started living wages ordinances for several years. projects because ’yun na lang ang hindi pa Finding love on the Net working at a leading pharmaceutical Eleanor Ramos, a server at the airport niya masyadong na-e-explore.” Before Facebook and other chat rooms wholesaler in Switzerland. She has where the living wage is a $13 minimum, The night before the contract signing, Solenn lost her laptop, camera and other for finding partners or friends became worked as a packer of medicines ordered marched in support. She said she was valuables to robbers who broke into their a fad, 12 years ago, there was ICQ, an by clients through the Internet since making $7 per hour, but after they passed instant messaging computer program 2009. house in Forbes Park, Makati. But the the ordinance over a few years ago, she is robbery seemed inconsequential in light where one can meet someone. “Our marriage is full of ups and downs, now at about $20 dollars per hour. She of the opportunities given her by GMA “I met my husband through ICQ. He like every other normal marriage. We said better paid workers leads to better Network. moved to Switzerland from the US after are trying to enjoy our life as well as we communities. several months of communicating with can and have courage when we have “Look how many communities get Online courses not for me. I was 35 years old at that time,” problems to face. We share everything we affected by the airport,” she explained. she says. She clarifies that they were not have. We are open to each other: good “A lot of people that work in the airport Jasmine both looking for a partner at the time or bad news—no secrets, no limits, no live in the communities surrounding Fellow celebrities can take online courses they met online. They were chatting for hesitations,” she explains. the airport right? All the communities all they want. Jasmine Curtis prefers a regular more than a year without realizing that There is really no secret to their around the airport are thriving because of they were falling in love with each other. relationship. Filipinas says that enjoying school where she the workers that live there.” mingles with fellow Thus, when Eddy Van Wijnsberge, a every simple moment that they are The Hotel Association of Los Angeles students, teachers and service engineer of an industrial machine together is enough. said it is unfair for city hall to put laws on the academic staff. She manufacturer came to Switzerland, they a single industry. goes for the thrill of were already comfortable with each other. Hotel workers rally for They also expressed concern that a pay trying to outdo her They were married in Switzerland in increase would force some hotels to cut classmates in raising 1999. “Since then, I’ve see a lot of other higher wages staff and operations. her hands when the parts of the world, built new dreams teacher asks something. and plans for the future, particularly our LOS ANGELES – Hundreds of hotel And she enjoys making a beeline for the library with her friends to research on a paper or major assignment. Sadly, he has to put these things on hold. The TV5 princess is so busy she had to file a leave as a freshman student at the Ateneo de Manila so she can focus on her work. “On leave ako for one sem at hindi ko pa sure kung kalian ako babalik. And daming pumasok na projects, it’s so hard to say no. So why not grab it and do your best?” Her younger sister’s decision surprised Anne Curtis, who tried to convince Jasmine to change her mind. But no way will Jasmine’s schedule allow it. “Hindi kaya ng katawang lupa ko. It’s unfair sa kontrata ko sa TV5 (where she renewed her contract late last year). I’ll have no time work and for rest.” But make no mistake about it. Jasmine tried to juggle her time between school and showbiz, only to find out it’s useless. “At least I tried. Hindi ko kaya ang full- Adrik De Leon celebrated his 7th birthday on Feb. 9, 2014 at their home in North York. Proud parents Josie, and Johnny invited friends, time (schooling).” playmates, and relatives. PHOTO BY ARIEL RAMOS 16 L. M. Confidential MARCH 2014 MARCH 2014 Kapampangan culture reaches Japan “Kulitan,” and has been promoting it, among other aspects disappointment, or whine or complain, ” he adds. of their language and culture, within the Kapampangan In Japan, a person who complains all the time or has no community at home and abroad. control of his or her emotion is viewed as someone who is Pangilinan’s efforts earned him an award as Most weak and unreliable. Outstanding Kapampangan Award in the field of Culture However, according to Pangilinan, Filipinos who grew in 2010. up in traditional households in the provinces will have no “Aside from the usual research and lecture presentations problem in Japan. on Kapampangan language and culture to colleagues, I In traditional households, many of the Filipinos were make sure I always introduce myself as a Kapampangan and brought up to be patient, respectful, grateful and always explain what a Kapampangan is, should they ask for more sensitive to the feelings of others. Most of all, those who clarification,” Pangilinan clarifies. grew up in traditional households are masters of nonverbal communication, “something that we share in common with Similarities the Japanese.” Pangilinan says he sees many similarities between his MICHAEL Pangilinan wearing the barung kapampangan in Japan. traditional Kapampangan upbringing in the foothills of Being an OFW Bunduk Alaya (Mt. Arayat) in the town of Magalang, Pangilinan says he does not experience discrimination Michael Raymon Pangilinan’s passion for his own Pampanga, and Japanese culture. among his coworkers or by the Japanese people in general. Kapampangan culture got him a plum pass to Tokyo He was raised by his grandfather. “From him I learned how The Japanese people are naturally curious about things University, one of the most prestigious universities in Asia. to communicate nonverbally, be respectful and courteous outside of Japan. Michael, 44, from Angeles City is a visiting researcher at to both man and nature, to know my place before I act or “A Filipino who is well grounded in his indigenous ethnic the Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia speak, to respect my elders and to always be sensitive to the identity—his ethnic language, history and culture—is very and Africa (ILCAA) at the Tokyo University of Foreign situation and other people.” much appreciated in Japan. Keepers of indigenous ethnic Studies (TUFS). Since his arrival there in 2013, he has been The Japanese are a master of nonverbal communication traditions are highly appreciated.” he explains. working on the documentation of Kapampangan language, and of being sensitive to the feelings of others, he says, Pangilinan believes that there has been a change in the history and folklore. adding: “As a result of growing up under my grandfather’s wind ever since Japan became stricter with human trafficking A graduate of San Carlos University in Cebu City care, I can cope very easily with Japanese culture.” and the sending of female entertainers from the Philippines with masteral units in archeology at the University of the According to Pangilinan Japanese culture may be quite who end up working as bar girls. The growing number of Philippines, Michael says he is also now discovering many confusing and even frustrating to the current Filipino students and intellectuals, culture bearers and professionals similarities between his traditional culture and that of the generation who grew up in this “wannabe-American from the Philippines who are entering Japan now who Japanese. Manila-based mainstream Wowowee-Eat Bulaga culture.” have a very good understanding of the Japanese language The Kapampangans, rooted in Central Luzon, are the 6th He often see this conflict with young Filipinos who often and culture. Many of these OFWs and scholars have good largest ethnic group in the Philippines. come to Japan without learning the language and culture working ethics and are sensitive to Japanese culture. first, thinking that since they are “visitors” they are exempted “I believe many of us are helping to change the stereotypical Sharing the culture from cultural norms. Sadly, it does not work that way in image of the overseas Filipino as a “Yankee” (troublemaker) “I was invited to share my knowledge on Kapampangan Japan. The first thing most Filipinos realized when they first or “Japayuki,” he says. language, history and folklore since the number of scholars come to Japan is that English is not widely spoken. To fellow OFWs, he has this to say, “Be proud of who working on this is very limited,” he explains. He explains that in Japan, one can’t be late or talk loudly. you are and your identity. Go back to your roots and recall Despite his lack of a post graduate degree, his experience as One must always consider the people around. the teachings of your parents and grandparents. In a foreign a researcher in the field for many years and his presentation “Make sure that whatever you do does not inconvenience country, the major source of strength and stability is how of various scholarly papers in international conferences other people. 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MARCH 2014 MARCH 2014 L. M. Confidential 17 ENTERTAINMENT Business • Celebrities • Gossip

CRISTINE REYES SARCASTICALLY SAYS Piolo and Toni’s Love IT’S MABANGO IN DUBAI Cristine was definitely being sarcastic when she sang “napakabango, napakabango dito, For Sale Scene is Animalistic guys,” while inside a train in Dubai together with a Canon XA10 That’s according to Olivia Lamasan, the director of their upcoming movie lot of passengers, including ex-boyfriend Rayver Starting Over Again. However, Cruz. Some commenters defended her by saying Professional she told Pep.ph that people will that she’s entitled to her opinion and that it’s true what she said anyway, there are those who are giggle when they understand emphasizing how “rude, immature, and insensitive” Camcorder why exactly the love scene she was to post such a thing. What do you think? is animalistic. “It’s very, very clean,” she said. (Boo.) As for the scandalous part, the director AI-AI DE LAS ALAS DOES NOT WANT TO thinks Toni’s parents are the GET MARRIED AGAIN ones who will consider the love scene scandalous. Direk added Well, not anytime soon, that is, especially after marrying businessman that there were times when Toni Jed Salang in 2013 and then separating right after would shake when it came to the a month. The blooming Ai-Ai told Pep.ph that she kissing scenes and other intimate feels extra beautiful these days because she’s at moments. And then stare blankly into space right after. LOLers. peace – no worries, no problems, no stress. She still wants to fall in love but with the “proper person” and at the “proper time.” But as for getting married, that’s not gonna happen anhtime soon. “Hindi na Heart Evangelista had a hard time puwede. Ayoko na muna,” she said. interviewing Deniece Cornejo

Deniece was a guest on StarTalk last Feb. 2, and Heart admitted that TONI GONZAGA VISITS VHONG she had a hard time with the interview (which she did together with Butch NAVARRO Used twice Francisco) because it was her first time to do something that controversial. The Starting Over Again actress visited the It’s Showtime host last “I’m not used to handling that kind of situation,” she said. “It was so week and she made sure she wouldn’t cry in front of him knowing that $1500.00 /Best offer controversial.” She said that she “was iffy about the whole thing” but that they’d just end up in a crying spree. What he needs now, according to she had to do what she needed to do coz it was her job. “That was the only Toni, is encouragement, prayers, and to be reminded that friends are Call 416-945-2336 just there for him. During their meeting, Toni gave him a tight hug and thing I could give. That was the only thing that was given to me. I couldn’t do said she misses him. She also apologized for not being able to visit with box and all original accessories anything else. My hands were tied,” she said, explaining that the GMA legal sooner because she just came from the US and Dubai, and then she got department and Deniece’s lawyer were all there. She added that she’s usually sick, too. very vocal and spontaneous and that she was frustrated because they couldn’t change or add questions. BETONG IS NOT GAY Mat Ranillo allegedly introduced Janet Some people might assume that the comedian is gay simply because he gets a lot of gay roles in Bubble Gang, where he is a mainstay, but Napoles to lawmakers he clarifies that he’s straight. So why all the gay rumors? Maybe it’s because he’s “According to Benhur Luy, before moving on to senators, alleged pork single. Asked about that, he told pep.ph ForPanasonic Sale LX7 barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles first offered her services to that he wants to concentrate on his career. Digtial camera with box and all original accessories members of the House of why not when things are picking up for him. Apart from Bubble Gang Betong is also New 1/1.7” 10.1MP MOS Sensor Representatives after getting an part of the horror movie Basement. So what introduction from actor Mat Venus Engine Image Processor about Mae, his fellow Survivor castaway? Leica Vario-Summilux 24-90mm f/1.4 Lens / Ranillo,” reports ABS-CBNnews. He refers to her as tita, so we’re guessing 24-90 Optical Zoom com. there’s nothing romantic going on between the two. 3.0” 920K-Dot LCD The report cited Luy’s lawyer, Full HD 1080 Video Recording Atty. Levito Baligod, who RAW and RAW+JPEG Recording Trust iA said Luy claimed that Ranillo MARK HERRAS DOES NOT HAVE A and iA Plus Modes supposedly introduced Napoles SECRET LOVE CHILD Creative Control Modes to members of the House of Time Lapse Shot Function Representatives. The report Every guy in showbiz will get involved in two issues: he is already $325 explained that “Napoles would then offer hefty kickbacks to the congressmen a father, or he’s gay (or has had a gay lover). for every pork barrel-funded project that the lawmakers would funnel to her Mark never really had one of those gay rumors but he was rumored to be a young dad during Call 416-945-2336 foundations.” his early days in showbiz. Now the rumor has As Luy said, “Ranillo and Napoles had a falling-out since the resurfaced, with added info that the kid is businesswoman no longer needed the actor after he made the introductions.” already big and that Mark provides financial In any case, the report also noted that “Ranillo was also linked to the scam support. Not true, according to the Rhodora X by Ruby Tuason, former social secretary of former president Joseph Estrada star. He also told Pep.ph that he’s single right and the alleged conduit of pork barrel kickbacks for Senators Jinggoy now (after a five-year relationship with Ynna Estrada and Juan Ponce Enrile.” Asistio) and is focused on his career. (Photo: mercadojenny Instagram account)

Scenes in The City

FIRST, Shamcey’s in the house at Fv foods with Anjanette Deo Roxas, Gemma Pascua and Harold Guarin of Kim Mahistrado and Danna Luna judge a pageant Aysu Usta and Britney Waito Muje, Jhen Azed, unknown, Shamcey, Mendoza Madyn and Roadsport Honda judge a pageant. at Prestige. have fun at Aysu sister’s debut at Yeshami Josh Ling. Prestige. 18 L. M. Confidential MARCH 2014 MARCH 2014 Toni on sex before marriage: ‘I think love should be greater than your lust for each other’ Toni then related that the first line of the song is her favorite. “It made me realize so many things,” she explained. She then related these things, “[that] you have to value what you have, that sometimes...a lot of things happen to you and that [they] happened for a reason. Tapos you have to learn to forgive yourself.”

No to pre-marital sex

Meanwhile, Toni and her boyfriend Paul Soriano have been together for more than six years and they’re both open to talks of settling down. MANILA, Philippines- Toni Gonzaga Nothing has been made formal yet, turned emotional in her interview with however. Boy Abunda and Kris Aquino in “Aquino & In that six years, Toni said that they’ve Abunda Tonight.” vowed not to engage in pre-marital sex. In the February 12 episode of the show, “Sobra hirap, sobrang hirap panindigan,” Kris noticed that Toni’s eyes seemed sad. The Toni admitted candidly. “Honest lang talaga TV-host actress then admitted that she felt ako. Mahirap talaga panindigan. Hindi sad, especially after the premier night of her naman ako magsasabi ng napakabanal ko. “ film “Starting Over Again” Tuesday night, So they both exert effort to avoid the February 11. “temptation” even if they go on trips together Then the song “Starting Over Again” saying, “you do no put yourself in that kind started playing, which made Toni more of situation.” emotional. When asked why she’s crying, Asked if she’s not worried if they’re not “kasi iba na ang effect ng kantang ‘yan sa sexually compatible, the TV host-actress akin,” she replied. quickly replied, “Ako kasi ang paniniwala ko, “Kasi kahapon hindi ko nga naiyak lahat tsaka kung pa’no rin ako pinalaki, I think ng nararamdaman ko kagabi sa pelikula kasi that love should be greater than your lust for nagkakaro’n ata ako ng separation anxiety each other. kasi we did the film for eight months. “Naniniwala ako that love should be “Halos araw-araw magkakasama kami, unconditional. I think that love should be tapos na-realize ko do’n sa premier night the strong foundation of the marriage, and tapos na lahat—hindi ko na makakasama I think that the trust and the commitment sina Inang [Olivia Lamasan], si PJ nang that you want to stay together in the gano’n karegular. So kagabi sa party kumanta marriage.” ng Starting Over Again, do’n ko naiyak lahat, namaga mata ko.”

MARCH 2014 MARCH 2014 L. M. Confidential 19 Entertainment Maricel Soriano Signs Program Contract With GMA-7 + other stories

My Tomboy”? Now they’ve come up with to ‘fix’ the game is easily trumped by the money another interesting and entertaining segment, they’d earn if they reach the finals. That’s how “You’re My Foreignoy,” featuring foreigners huge his contract is. There’s no reason for him to (good-looking, of course) doing challenges sell the game.” that involve Tagalog words and phrases. We’re Aquino and Yap were married in 2005. They definitely tuning in for this. Watch a sample separated in 2010 and their marriage was an- episode above! nulled by the court in 2012. Yap is the father of Aquino’s son, Bimby. Andi Eigenmann says daugh- ter has no father yet Xian Lim sends Bea Binene flowers “Legally and technically,” she says, because she’s not yet married and no one has adopted Looks like the Kapamilya actor really wants Ellie. As for the little one’s biological father, to clear his name after poking fun at a Kim actor Albie Casino, she thinks he doesn’t even Chiu Kalokalike and saying that she’s Bea wanna meet her. She emphasizes that she will Binene. He recently sent the never lie to her daughter: She’s not going to real Bea Binene flowers and a hide anything from her regarding her father. letter, and Bea posted a photo But as for the two of them meeting, Andi says of these peace offerings in it depends on when Ellie wants it to happen. Instagram. In the letter he said, Diamond Star Maricel Soriano signed a Since her mother died, Maricel said she felt She’ll make sure, however, that she will do this “I just want to apologize for program contract with GMA-7 for a drama she has no one anymore. But now that she’s busy for Ellie and not for Albie. She adds that she what happened during Chinese series with Dingdong Dantes and Lovi Poe. The with work again, the Diamond Star can finally is not getting any form of support from Albie’s New Year. I want you to know na I didn’t mean title of the drama series is “Ang Dalawang Mrs. laugh and smile for the first time in years. camp, even financially. it as an insult noong banggitin ko ang pangalan Real.” Whatever it is that she has to go through mo. Thanks po for understanding and sorry for Maricel wasn’t able to answer questions from the past years, Maricel already lifted that up to everything.” Bea on the toher hand cpaitoned the press after the contract signing because she God. “’Di ba, nagdadasal tayo? Nasasabi natin the photo with, “I was surprised when I saw this has another commitment. Lilybeth Rasonable, sa Diyos lahat na, ‘Lord, ito ang dala-dala ko, Karylle and Yael Yuzon are when I got home. Thank you, @xianlim! You the senior vice president for entertainment, was nasaktan ako, ganyan.’” getting married this March don’t need to give me these, but still, you did. the one who answered queries from the media. Maricel said she already surrendered every- God bless you!” She said they offered a program contract to thing to God. And because she did, she also Congrats to the lovebirds! They never really Maricel to test first if the drama series she will realized it’s time to move on and let go. confirmed that they are an item, but Karylle’s be starring in will took off. If it will be a success, When it comes to her lovelife, the Diamond announcement in It’s Showtime! was that and Anne Curtis has 6M Twitter then it’s possible the Kapuso network will offer Star hopes there will still be someone out there more. Karylle announced they’re an exclusive contract to the Diamond Star. for her. “Sana nga meron, kasi bukas naman going to get married this March, fans “Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real” will be directed ang pinto saka mga bintana. Kailangan bang and that they’ve been together The Kapamilya actress remains to be the by Andoy Ranay. The decision to field Maricel kumaway pa?” for three and a half years already. Twitter Queen of the country, reaching the six for the new drama series came after she guest The Diamond Star said she’s excited to work “I started as a hurado here in million mark. “Wow,” she messaged everyone. starred on “Pilyang Kerubin” in 2010. with Kapuso actors and actresses. She worked Showtime and I became part of “Hit 6 Million this evening! Thank you to all of It was an easy negotiation with Maricel, with Lovi before for “Yesterday Today Tomor- the Showtime family,” she said. you, my crazy sweethearts for choosing to follow Rasonable said, adding that the Diamond Star row,” but they didn’t have a scene together. “At kakambal po nito, dumating si Yael sa buhay me and all my craziness, fun and sometimes immediately liked the idea of the story and the She hasn’t worked with Dingdong yet, but ko.” plot. she already met him through the late Wyngard serious posts. This is one ANNEmazing early The GMA executives are all excited to see Tracy. Maricel maintained she is excited with Valentine/Birthday Gift! Big Hugs and Kisses Maricel work with their younger stars because the prospect of working with the two artists. Kris Aquino defends James to all of YOU! Maraming Salamat Po!” they will surely be inspired by the veteran Also, Maricel said she heard a lot about Yap vs. game-fixing allega- actress. “I think for any artist na makasama si Dingdong through his girlfriend, Marian Rivera, Wally Bayola returns to eat Maricel, napakagaling na artista, it will draw who the veteran actress worked with in Bahay tions also the best from her co-stars.” Kubo (2007). Bulaga They are all hoping that Maricel’s participa- Asked whether it will make a difference now “In ABS-CBN’s evening talk show, Aquino tion in the drama will be a good experience for that she’s a Kapuso artist (she has long been and Abunda Tonight, on Feb 11, actress-TV The comedian has returned to the noontime all. with ABS-CBN), Maricel said the depth of her host Kris Aquino declared that her ex-husband, show five months after his sex scandal video Meanwhile, Maricel said she already let go of love for her craft cannot be measured by the basetball player James Yap will never resort to with EB Babe Yosh Rivera surfaced. Last Feb. all the issues that hounded her in the past. Now network she’s working with. ‘selling’ a game.” 8, he appeared in the Juan for “All, All for that she is active in showbiz again, the Diamond “The game fixing allegation came after Yap’s Juan” segment, which he used to do with Jose Star doesn’t want to dwell anymore on these team, San Mig Super Coffee Mixers, lost to the Manalo, and apologized to everyone and asked issues. Eat Bulaga’s “You’re My For- Ginebra San Miguel Kings on Monday, Febru- for forgiveness and for a second chance. He Her downward spiral started when her moth- ary 10, after he was called for a loose-ball foul also apologized to Jose for not listening to him. er, Linda Martinez, passed away in July 2009. eignoy” a Hit and missed a three-point shot during the game’s Birthday boy Jose, on the other hand, was very Since then, not much of the Diamond Star was fourth quarter.” supportive, and explained that “ang tunay na seen in public, and some said she underwent The noontime show sure knows how to Aquino went on to say, “As somebody who Dabarkads, laging andyan at laging handang extreme depression. handle competition. Remember how they came used to read the contracts of James Yap, I know magpatawad.” There were also rumors of drug use, but Mari- up with “That’s My Tambay,” their answer to the that if they make it to the finals, then whatever cel shrugged that off now. popular It’s Showtime! segment called “That’s amount is suppos- edly being offered for them

Scenes in the Cities (ANYWHERE)

Filipino Canadian Senator Tobias Enverga, Jr. briefly chats with Philippine President Benigno Aquino III during a reception recently at Malacanang Palace. Also in photo are Mrs. Rosemer Enverga and Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines Neil Reeder and his wife, Irene. This was the second time that the only Filipino Canadian legislator in the Parliament of Canada met President Aquino III – the first when he LEFT, Debutante is escorted by her friend who flew all the way from Britain to attend her debut accompanied Prime Minister Harper during the latter’s state visit to that country in November 2012. Senator party at Prestige. RIGHT, Meghan Garvida gets her picture taken with Cody Waito. Enverga, Jr. visited the victims of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in Estancia and four other towns in Iloilo where he was met with a rousing welcome by the town’s grateful community. (Office of Sen. Tobias Enverga, Jr.) 20 L. M. Confidential MARCH 2014 MARCH 2014 that Rex himself would personally say sorry. Megan Young misses the But that didn’t happen. However, the guy Simple Life from Ovation claims that “it was a case of misunderstanding,” Rex not knowing that In an interview with Ricky Lo, the reign- Charice was going to perform before him. ing Miss World shared that the simplicity He added that Rex went to the stage and of her life beack when she still didn’t have commented on the set-up and was shouted that crown on her head. “I am a very simple at by the Fil-Am musical director of Charice. person,” she said. “I miss the times when I can go out anytime without thinking about what dress to wear. Or what makeup and Julia Barretto is OK with hairstyle I should have.” She added that being compared to Clau- “having to dress up and act like a real lady all the time” is the biggest adjustment she had dine Barretto to make, considering how she “used to dress in a laidback and casual style” all the time. Her mom Marjorie may not be on good terms with her aunt Claudine, but Julia is perfectly fine with Luis Manzano & Angel being compared to her. Claudine after all was Locsin are back together known for being a really We all knew they would end up back to- good actress during her gether when Luis and Angel split ways with younger years. “Normal their respective lovers ( Jennylyn Mercado naman siguro siya pero and Phil Younghusband). Luis confirmed on my side naman I won’t let it affect me that they have officially gotten back together. because my tita has been in the industry for He narrated that he felt a spark last New so many years. You can’t compare somebody Year, when they started to text each other who’s been in the industry for many years to again. And then Angel revealed that she somebody who has just entered. So hindi mo still has feelings for Luis during the press talaga mako-compare yun,” said Julia, whose con for her show The Legal Wife. Luis said show Mirabella will be airing very soon. during the interview that he’s very happy. “You know, in every smile, every tear that you What Michela Cazzola go through in life has a reason, and you’re supposed to be where you are,” he said. “No loves about bf James Yap matter what you experienced in the past, whether it’s happiness or a low point, it’s The two have been together for over a year supposed to be there for a reason.” now and it looks like they’re going strong. What does she love about him? A lot of things. For Rex Smith insults Charice example, she likes how First of all, for those who do not know James is him, Rex is the singer responsible for the “easy to be song “Simply Jessie.” Okay, moving on. with” even if According to Charice’s manager Glenn he’s usually Aldueza, she was doing sound check for a quiet. Actually, she loves how quiet he is. show at a hotel in Cebu early this week when “The main thing is that we are both quiet,” Rex came up to her, pointed his finger at her, she told Ricky Lo in an interview. “We love and asked her to stop what she was doing. to stay home. I could never stay with a boy He even said the f-word on his way out, ac- who is out all the time. We are not the party- cording to Glenn, who added that someone going type.” from Ovation Production (they brought Rex to the country) apologized to them and said

MARCH 2014 MARCH 2014 L. M. Confidential 21 Entertainment Philippines Louise Delos Reyes feels privileged to be compared to Anne Curtis + other stories

Anne Curtis is not the only mermaid in the block. GMA 7 has their own, too – Louise, Mt. Pinatubo who is the lead star of the upcoming fantaserye Don’t panic, he’s OK. Kabataan, slam UP Kambal Sirena, where she will be paired with “On Thursday, Feb 20, actor John Lloyd Cruz was rushed to the Aljur Abrenica. In an interview with Pep.ph, hospital after he figured in a bicycle accident in Mt. Pinatubo,” for shifting opening she shared that she received a lot of hate tweets reports Nestor Corrales on Inquirer.net. comparing her with the more veteran Anne. But The report revealed that Cruz had been “shooting a segment that to August the promising actress sure knows how to handle was supposedly a part of the new ABS-CBN station ID when an “Last month, the University of the the situation perfectly. She is using all the hate accident happened.” Cruz was riding on a bicycle. Philippines Board of Regents (BOR) and the detractors as inspiration to do good. She The report added that “Cruz received four stitches for an open approved the academic calendar shift also thinks it is a privilege to be compared to Anne. You go, girl. (Photo: wound under his left nostril and underwent a CT scan.” to August starting academic year 2014- lou_delosreyes Instagram account) 2015—but not everyone is happy with Cesar Montano wants Sunshine Cruz the change,” reports ANC. To begin with, Kris Aquino goes house-hunting with Vice UP Diliman is still not on board with cited for contempt the shift “due to opposition registered It was when Vice Ganda renewed her contract with ABS-CBN that she by certain sectors.” The report said that decided to buy a bigger house. Her house-hunting partner? The Queen of Let’s blame this all on Facebook. the Kabataan party-list wants the BOR All Media. Vice shared with Pep.ph several anecdotes about house-hunting “Actor-director Cesar Montano has asked a Quezon City court to “explain why it forced changes in the with kris. Like how loud she is, but that she actually makes sense. Or how to cite for indirect contempt his estranged wife Sunshine Cruz academic calendar despite the opposition they sometimes don’t even leave the car when Kris sees that the house is after she posted a Facebook status message that allegedly contained from the student groups.” Meanwhile, ugly. She also shared that there is one that she likes, which is worth around details of their custody the Anakbayan party-list said “the state PHP67 million. She didn’t want to share her budget, however. case despite a gag order university should instead prioritize issued by the court,” efforts to lower the cost of tuition.” reports Janvic Mateo in Both groups assert that “adopting Jen Mercado, Mark Herras, and Kristoffer The Philippine Star. changes in the school calendar will not Martin have no time for Love Indeed, as the report necessarily make Philippine schools more revealed, “Montano, competitive.” These Kapuso stars are all single right now and they won’t have it any other through his lawyer way. In an interview with MB.com.ph, Jennylyn said that what’s important Alwyn Franz Villaruel, for her right now is her work, her kid (Jazz, thanks to baby daddy Patrick filed a petition with the SC junks petition Garcia), her family and friends. She also emphasized that she’s never Quezon City Regional questioning appointment gotten back with any of her ex-boyfriends, such as Mark, who doesn’t want Trial Court Branch 81.” to complicate things with Jennylyn, especially because they’re working Cruz’s Facebook status message supposedly asked this question: of Ping Lacson as rehab “If you are awarded full custody of the kids and the father gets together via Rhodora X. He added that he is not using the show or Jennylyn Ping Lacson stays. for a career boost. As for Kristoffer, he is still recovering from his failed visitations rights, can the father just get the kids without mom’s permission?” She had also reportedly tagged her lawyer Atty. Carlo “The Supreme Court has denied a romance with Joyce Ching. He says he’s still open to possibilities but that he petition against an order of President understands that the split was destined to happen. Alentajan in the message. Maybe next time she should just PM her lawyer. Benigno Aquino III specifying Local Pretty Little Liars is Impressive the functions of Kim Chiu denies split of Kim-Xian the Presidential And it’s not just someone, it’s James Kramer, Warner Bros. creative With P300M earned at the box office for Bride for Rent, Assistant for consultant, who is in the country right now to work with TV5 in the Kim Chiu said she is happy about the start of her Chinese New Rehabilitation pre- and post-production of the hit US series. “TV5 has such incredible Year. “I’m so happy and sobrang thankful na abot langit na yung and Recovery, enthusiasm and a wonderful plan [for Pretty Little Liars]. Warner bros. pasasalamat ko,” she said. the post assigned is very happy about this project,” he said. More good words from the guy: Although she is set to be paired with Coco Martin in her to former senator “Hollywood level, with higher production values, beautiful lighting, elegant upcoming Kapamilya series Ikaw Lamang, Kim said it was not Lacson.” camera movement, and sharply polished dialogue.” Now we’re really excited. her personal decision to work separately from Xian Lim in the The report new project. “Yun din ang hindi ko maintindihan eh pero wala, explained that “petitioner Louis Biraogo sumusunod lang kami as workers ng ABS-CBN, sila ang nag- argued that Lacson’s appointment Joey Marquez gets together with Alma Moreno desisyon nun,” she shared. violates Republic Act 10121, which Kim said that fans shouldn’t automatically assume that this created the National Disaster Risk It was only recently Joey found out about how ex-wife Alma is already means the end of the KimXi love team. Reduction and Management Council separated from hubby Sultan Fahad “Pre” Salic, who is the mayor of The talented actress also addressed the issue that she was the (NDRRMC) that is in-charge of post- Marawi City. Asked by Pep.ph whether he’s open to the idea of getting more popular one in the love team. “Hindi naman, kaya naman ni disaster rehabilitation programs of the back together with her, he said that while he is single right now, he’s not Xian yun. Siyempre iba rin yung talent na nabibigay ni Xian, iba yung government.” sure whether getting back together is the best idea because they enjoy their humor niya and napakagaling niyang artista and napakadami naming Biraogo was basically saying that “with set-up right now. “You don’t have to be married to have companionship,” he supporters na nagsasabi na hindi nila kami pabababyaan, nandiyan lang NDRRMC’s existence, there is no need said. sila kahit magkaiba yung project namin and masaya kami na naririnig for the new office created for Lacson.” namin yun,” she explained. Well, the SC didn’t agree with him. John Lloyd Cruz gets into bike accident near

Senator Tobias Jun Enverga & Company with President Aquino

Filipino Canadian Senator Tobias Enverga, Jr. (3rd from right) during a reception recently at Malacanang Palace hosted by Philippine President Benigno Aquino III. Also in photo with him are Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines Neil Reeder and his wife, Irene; Mrs. Rosemer Enverga; and the Senator’s daughter Rocel. This was the second time that the only Filipino Canadian legislator in the Parliament of Canada met President Aquino III – the first was when he accompanied Prime Minister Harper during the latter’s state visit to that country in November 2012. Senator Enverga, Jr. visited the victims of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in Estancia and four other towns in Iloilo where he was met with a rousing welcome by the town’s grateful community. (Office of Sen. Tobias Enverga, Jr.)

Filipino Canadian Senator Tobias Enverga, Jr. with wife, Rosemer, and daughter, Rocel, and Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines Neil Reeder and wife, Irene, join Philippine government officials led by President Benigno Aquino III (center) for a souvenir photo at the reception given for the participants of Winter Escapade 2014 organized by the Philippine Diplomatic Mission in Canada. This was the second time that the only Filipino Canadian legislator in the Parliament of Canada met President Aquino III – the first when he accompanied Prime Minister Harper during the latter’s state visit to that country in November 2012. During his stay in the Philippines, Senator Enverga, Jr. visited the victims of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in Estancia and four other towns in Iloilo where he was met with a rousing welcome by the town’s grateful community. (Office of Sen. Tobias Enverga, Jr.) 22 L. M. Confidential MARCH 2014 MARCH 2014 Ipaglalaban ni Edwin ang pag-ibig niya kay tandem nina Max at Luis. Max-Luis of ‘Innamorata’ Esperanza ngunit paglalayuin sila ni Lloyd. “GMA has come up with another sought- another winning tandem by Marami pang makakasama si Michael de after tandem,” dagdag niya. Ang advice ni Mesa sa Innamorata na kapwa niya beterano Michael de Mesa sa leading lady ng Innamorata GMA, says Michael de Mesa na sa mundo ng showbiz katulad nina Pinky na si Max Collins: “My advice to Max would be Amador, Rita Avila, Leandro Baldemor at Juan to just stay the way she is. Study her craft. Love Ang veteran actor na si Michael de Mesa ang Rodrigo. her work. Most importantly, huwag lalaki ang gaganap na Lloyd sa Innamorata, ang ama ni Bago sa lahat ang tambalan nina Luis Alandy ulo.” Inanyayahan din niya ang Kapuso viewers Edwin Manansala na gagampanan naman ni at Max Collins kaya ayon sa beteranong actor, na tangkilikin ang Innamorata, ang bagong Luis Alandy. Hindi pabor si Lloyd sa pag- “It’s going to be interesting.” show sa GMA Afternoon Prime. iibigan ng kanyang anak na si Edwin at ni Aniya, kapansin-pansin ang galing ng GMA Abangan ang Kapuso veteran actor na si Esperanza (Max Collins) dahil nandidiri siya sa sa pagkilatis at pag-build up ng mga bagong Michael de Mesa sa Innamorata pagkatapos ng sakit sa balat ni Esperanza na porphyria. love team kaya naman very promising ang first Villa Quintana.

Is ‘Intsik’ a racial slur? Chinese-Filipino prof in US says it’s not Barbecue & INTSIK in his Jan. 13 talk at the University of the like the Hokkien word “in-chek” (his continued from page 1 Philippines Baguio about migrant Chinese uncle), that was used to introduce a the Wiener and the road they took to become Chinoy Chinese newcomer, he said. Filipinos heed the preaching of religious based on archival, documentary and Chu wrote that he found the earliest Ted and his wife were working in leaders of Chinese origins like the late anecdotal accounts from the 1860s to the references to Intsik in the 19th century their garden one day when Ted Jaime Cardinal Sin, and are inspired by 1930s. “Manual del Cabeza de Barangay (Manual looks over at his wife and says: the rags-to-riches stories of the country’s Much like the history of the Igorot of of Village Leaders in Manila),” written by “Your taipans, among them Henry Sy whose the Cordilleras, these tales describe the Rafael Moreno y Diez in 1874. butt is Chinese ancestry is not in dispute. Intsik as “The Other,” people who are set The same manual, however, also used getting Some Chinese-Filipinos in Baguio apart because of their “strange ways,” he “Sangley” (merchant travelers), the really big, City bristle every time they hear the word said. Spanish reference to the Chinese. I mean Intsik. But not hotel owner Peter Ng. Many of the stories that Chu gathered When the Spaniards first came really A former taxicab driver who saved up, from local government, tax and court to Manila in 1570, Chu wrote, they big! I bet invested, built and operate Hotel Supreme records showed a pragmatic Chinese encountered a Chinese settlement your butt is bigger than the here. Ng said he had realized that Intsik population that was flexible about cultural composed of 150 men, women and barbecue.” was not a racial slur. “I don’t get offended. and racial identity in order to assimilate children. With that he proceeded to get I am used to it. I am Intsik, after all. But and obtain some economic advantage and Most of the Chinese families in the a measuring tape and measure more important, I am Filipino,” Ng told status. Philippines, including Filipinos of the grill and then went over to author Richard Chu, a Filipino scholar The Intsik was present in almost every Chinese descent, trace their roots to Fujian where his wife was working and who lives in the United States. flash point of Philippine history. province, he said. measured his wife’s bottom. Chu, an associate professor of history Chinese descendants, among them The Chinese, Chu wrote, traded with “Yes, I was right, your butt at the University of Massachusetts, said Jose Rizal, were inspirations for the the precolonial Filipinos, yet Chinese sea is two inches wider than the that Filipinos live in a time when China Philippine Revolution against Spain. A merchants found a profitable niche when barbecue!!!!” is moving closer to becoming the most Chinese, Ignacio Paua, was involved in the the Spanish colonial government opened The wife chooses to ignore powerful nation in the world. revolutionary government set up by Emilio the Manila-Acapulco galleon trade in her husband. Later that night Aguinaldo, Chu said. 1571. in bed, Ted is feeling a little Self-definition But Spain soon restricted Chinese frisky. He makes some advances towards his wife who completely ‘Uncle’ migration to the Philippines when That possibility makes it important their numbers grew, although Spain brushes him off. “What’s wrong?” he asks. to know how the Filipino descendants Chu, whose UP talk is detailed in his eventually relaxed its immigration laws She answers: “Do you really of pioneering Chinese migrants define book, “Chinese and Chinese Mestizos due to the colonial government’s extensive think I’m going to fire up this themselves, Chu said. of Manila: Family, Identity and Culture, requirements for cheap labor, which the big-ass grill for one little “Do they still allow people to refer 1860s-1930s,” said Intsik may not have to them as Intsik or ‘Chinoy’ [Chinese- weenie?” been an offensive word from the start. INTSIK Filipino or Chinese-Pinoy]?” Chu asked Intsik is a Tagalog word, which sounds continued on page 24

MARCH 2014 MARCH 2014 L. M. Confidential 23 INTSIK Entertainment continued from page 23 period’s Chinese supplied. Chu said the Spanish government’s prejudice against the Chinese appeared Are they the “Bagets” of the new generation? to have been ignited by various issues, Will that change with the young Pinay’s sixth album? + other news beginning with the Chinese “heathen ways” that offended the colonizer whose chief mandate was to convert Paras, said he cross paths. Bea has handled the situation does not feel pretty well, even thanking Xian for comparing the natives to Christianity. pressured at her to Kim. Spain’s response was to classify all about being the Chinese apart from the “Indio” compared to (natives), and Sangley became a the “Bagets” 2014 Miss World to be held derogatory term. The Chinese settler characters of in the Philippines? was also heavily taxed. decades past. Spanish treatment of Chinese “I’m According to elysplanet.com, there is a settlers improved in the 19th century, enjoying what proposal for the next Miss World pageant to partly because Spain had established I’m doing and be held in the Philippines after our bet Megan diplomatic and economic relations I’m taking Young won the title last year things one day in Indonesia. “Philippines with China and because Chinese at a time.” hosting the pageant this descendants soon joined the middle Yassi as the year would show the world class. British girl coming together to rebuild In his book, Chu wrote: “After 1850, Lori secretly the country after Yolanda,” with the increasing industrialization in love with she said during a courtesy and participation of the Philippines Cross, cited visit to Vice President Jejomar in the global market, the number of the role of Binay at the Coconuts Palace. Mr. VP, on the Chinese contract laborers who worked social media as other hand, said that the proposal is “very as stevedores or store employees rose… driving force convincing.” We, on the other hand, are very behind “Ang excited. Those who came may have likely Nadine Lustre, Andre Paras, Yassi Pressman ended up being involved in trade or and James Reid, stars of “Ang Diary ng Panget” Diary Ng Panget.” commerce.” “Social media is behind all this. Its power Did Phil Younghusband The stars of the classic “Bagets” (e,g. Aga is there everyday and as for me, it’s a daily Muhlach, Herbert Bautista and Raymond get Denisse Oca pregnant? ‘Racialization’ routine. There isn’t a day that I don’t update my Lauchengco, etc.) who graced the big screen status in Twitter or Instagram.” 30 years ago is a tough act to follow. The footballer has already denied getting the The love angle is gets complicated because But the social segregation or Happily, a new set of young actors is daughter of actress Melissa Mendez pregnant Chad has feelings for Lori while Eya has a “racialization” of the Chinese in the embracing this challenge in the same way Aga with the tweet: “Dear everyone, to put an end crush on Chad. Philippines became aggressive between and company did when “Bagets,” that Maryo to doubts & rumors, I’m not the father of the “Ang Diary Ng Panget” is Viva Films’ the late 19th century, when the J. Delos Reyes-directed classic, was released in baby of Denisse follow-up to the Jericho Rosales-starrer Spanish colonial government began the ‘80s. nor was it the “ABNKKBSNPLAKo?!” which is also an These stars are Nadine Ilustre, James Reid, reason Angel to weaken, and the early 20th century, adaptation of a popular book. Yassi Pressman and Andre Paras, who play a & I broke when the United States began its own regular girl, an arrogant campus heartthrob, up. Angel & colonization of the Philippines, Chu a down-to-earth pretty lass and a cute but I ended on said. emotionally- sensitive guy, respectively, in “Ang Kim Chiu says Xian Lim good terms. In exploring the stories of colonial Can I ask we Diary ng Panget.”. is deeply Affected by Bea Chinese families, like the clan of It all started with a book that became an stop bothering Denisse, Angel & myself about this issue. Lets Carlos Palanca Tan Quien-sien, Chu online phenomenon and whose film adaptation Binene Issue concluded that they employed “tactical captures the very essence of being teenagers in respect all parties and let everyone be happy & and strategic ways to evade, manipulate this age and time. Quite expectedly, people criticized the actor concentrate on their lives with their families when he poked fun at a Kim Chiu lookalike & careers.” However, there is a screengrab of a or collaborate with hegemonic Bestselling online and dragging Bea Binene’s name. He’s already tweet from Phil, saying “It’s true I got @d_oca (colonial government) efforts to “Ang Diary Ng Panget” garnered 12 million apologized for the incident, but Kim says that pregnant!” This tweet was eventually deleted, control their bodies, their identities, reads when it was published on free literature he’s still deeply affected. He however. But, yeah, there is a big possibility families, movements and resources.” website Wattpad in 2011. reportedly doesn’t eat, doesn’t that it’s just fake, too. Many converted to Catholicism in talk, and even doesn’t want “We actually believe in the book,” said Viva an attempt to secure citizenship, or Films SVP June Rufino when asked what to get a haircut. We wonder what he’d do (or won’t do) Vin Abrenica bags lead widen their social circles, personified made the company gamble on relatively yet- by the number of kinship they develop to-be-big stars for the movie based on a story if he got involved in a sex roles in 2 TV5 Shows when they perform roles like baptismal penned by 19-year old Filipina fiction writer scandal or something like Denny. that. It’s not just Aljur Abrenica who’s enjoying godparents, Chu said. great projects (he’s the lead in the upcoming Some married Filipinos and their For today’s generation Jake Vargas offended Kambal Sirena series), his little brother Vin is children became a new class—the Yassi noted, “Ang saya ng feeling kapag also getting some. Two, to be specific: he’ll be Chinese mestizo. nakakarelate ka mismo sa character sa libro. by Xian Lim comparing one of the pursuers of Jasmine Curtis-Smith The Spanish and the Chinese That’s what we found out after reading the in the stalker-themed mestizo gained some measure of social Kalokalike with Bea Binene show Jasmine, and book. Si Andre sobrang sakto ang personality advantage up to Spain’s waning years, the love interest of niya kay Chad.” Jake definitely didn’t like how Xian had Alwyn Uytingco in becoming part of the middle class Chad is the sweet boy who does not judge to use Bea’s name when he poked fun at Beki Boxer. Let’s see before the rise of American power, people by their looks. the Kim Chiu Kalokalike, whether Vin gets to Chu said. “Panget” is the nickname rich and boastful emphasizing that girls should match or even surpass When economic dissatisfaction of Cross Stanford ( James) gave to the simple- be respected. “Dapat alam his older brother’s Spanish rule erupted into a revolution, looking Eya (Nadine) whom he hires as mo obligasyon mo sa babae?” success. personal maid. he told Pep.ph. However, INTSIK he admits that he won’t say continued on page 27 No pressure anything to Xian if ever they Andre, son of basketball legend Benjie

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LIZA DINO continued from page 8 Does Rinsing Fruit now is because when she met me, I was not jaded. I was idealistic. Walang angst. Nakita namin yon sa isa’t isa,” Liza looks Make a Difference? back. “I love Aiza as a person. I love her is no washing it out, no matter what you do,” beyond her sexual orientation. If the says Dr. Doyle. “This may be one reason why definition of lesbian is someone who is with bag salads and cut greens have been some of the a woman, so be it.” biggest culprits in spreading foodborne illnesses No wedding date has been set although recently.” Aiza and Liza are already looking at He recommends consumers buy heads of wedding themes. The couple is looking lettuce instead of cut, bagged lettuce. “Remove at Baguio as the setting for their union the outer leaves, wash your hands, then rinse Are X-rated because “may minister daw doon.” the remaining leaves,” he says. Fresh herbs, like “We want to share the occasion with basil, rosemary, cilantro and parsley, also should billboards the cause loved ones,” Liza adds. People are eating more raw and organically be washed. And keep fresh produce away from Meanwhile, the couple’s fans, followers, other bacteria carriers, like raw chicken. of road accidents? Juan and Juana de la Cruz, are watching grown fruits and vegetables these days. And that and waiting. has many consumers concerned whether they This bill doesn’t just want to save lives, it are properly cleaning their produce. Michael Extra Precautions aims to save souls, too. (Insert evil laugh Doyle, a professor of food microbiology at the Homemade cleansing solutions with bleach, here.) Kaye & Guji Split University of Georgia and director of its Center vinegar or lemon juice are fine for bathing “Samar 1st District Rep. Harlin C. Abayon Another showbiz couple have called it for Food Safety, offers his opinion on how to fruits and vegetables, though Dr. Doyle says has filed a bill seeking to ban obscene quits. wash fresh food—and whether it’s OK to rub an they aren’t likely to kill all harmful bacteria or billboards along major roads in the Kapamilya actress Kaye Abad revealed apple on your shirt. microorganisms present. Store-bought produce countrys.” during the February 21 episode of “Kris washes have been shown to eliminate even more The bill, which is known as “An Act TV” that she bacteria and microbes, but a good 20-second Prohibiting the Public Exhibition or Display has broken up Harboring Enemies When it comes to anything plucked from wash under the tap should be sufficient for most of Obscene and/or Distractive Motion or with longtime the produce aisle, Dr. Doyle says there are two uncut produce. “Any longer won’t make much of Still Pictures Along Major Thoroughfares,” boyfriend Guji main concerns—pesticides, which he doesn’t a difference,” says Dr. Doyle. Neither will higher seeks to protect drivers from getting Lorenzana. worry much about, and microorganisms, which temperature, since getting the water hot enough distracted by sexed up images. She did he does. “There have been lots of studies done to destroy bacteria will wilt the lettuce. As Abayon explained, “Kung masyado not delve into by the government showing that pesticide A trusty method to ensure clean produce: malaswa, nakakapantawag ng pansin. details, but contaminant tends to be at levels that are below peeling. “Removing the outer peel has been one Kung nagmamaneho ng sasakyan, shared that she health concerns,” he says. of the strategies for avoiding illnesses when maaaring makadulot ng sakuna sa daan. isn’t seeing someone new. The former couple The more serious threat is microorganisms, visiting foreign countries for a long time,” says Sa kabataan, nae-expose sa ganitong remain friends, although Kaye believes this especially salmonella, listeria and certain strains Dr. Doyle. “And it can apply at home.” tanawin, maaring ma-corrupt ang pag iisip is not ideal. of E. coli. These sicken more consumers as (If it’s too sleazy, it calls attention. It may “I try to (stay friends). Mas gusto niya. a result of eating fruits and vegetables than lead to accidents. Minors who see them Pero mas mahirap kasi hindi siya makaka- Risky Business eating meat or poultry, he says. The bacteria Small amounts of bacteria in food won’t may also have their minds corrupted).” move on,” Kaye told host Kris Aquino. are sometimes spread through contaminated affect most people, whose bodies usually fight The 31-year-old actress believes in what irrigation water and can settle on the surface of off minor infections. But older or very young other people say that it would take at least Replace PCOS Machines fresh produce, particularly those with layered people, and pregnant women, are at greater risk three months before she can start dating leaves. and should always wash produce carefully before again. “Sen. Koko Pimentel has urged the “Washing produce with tap water should eating. Dr. Doyle recommends everyone avoid “Pero hindi mo masasabi kung may mami- Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to help reduce residual pesticides and any dirt on eating alfalfa and bean sprouts unless they are meet ka.” discard the Precinct Count Optical Scan the surface, where listeria and other bacteria cooked. “Because of the way they are grown Last year, Kaye said in an interview that (PCOS) machines in favor of a newer often harbor,” he says. But if harmful bacteria and washed, you cannot be sure that they are although she thinks Guji is husband material, technology for the 2016 presidential are present deep in the leafy greens that have not harmful,” he says. “I like bean sprouts, and I she isn’t ready to settle down anytime soon. elections,” reports Newsbytes Philippines. been cut, “the extra washing you do at home isn’t eat them, but only after they’ve been put into a She explained that fear of a failed marriage Pimentel, who’s the chairman of the going to help,” he says. boiling bowl of Vietnamese pho” soup. is keeping her from rushing into it. Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms, The dietary benefits of eating fresh fruit “Hindi ko pa nararamdaman na mag- is backing the plan to sell the old PCOS and vegetables are high, but assuring that the settle down. Kasi ang bilis lang sabihin machines, which were used in the 2010 In the Bag produce is free of microbes is also essential. “I na gusto kong pagpakasal, tapos pwede Even when bagged lettuce says it’s been and 2013 elections. always rinse my produce under the tap,” says kayong magpakasal anytime. Tapos ang double washed, microorganisms that make their The report revealed that the COMELEC Dr. Doyle. As for that old-school method of dami ko pang nakakausap na nanay at way into the water at the processing facility can is mulling the use of a new technology, rubbing an apple on one’s shirt? “There have tatay na nagsasabi na kapag nag-asawa spread onto whatever is being washed, Dr. Doyle called Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) been studies that show that the friction from na kayo, doon mo pa lang malalaman yung says. Also, once the lettuce or spinach has been which is akin to touchscreen technology rubbing a paper towel on an apple does remove totoong ugali kapag magksama na kayo sa cut, surface microbes can become entrapped where voters cast their votes by picking bacteria,” he says. “So if you rub it vigorously on bahay. Parang ayaw ko muna.” within the leaf itself. “When that happens, there candidates from a touchscreen.” your shirt, that probably would do the trick.”

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26 L. M. Confidential MARCH 2014 MARCH 2014 iNTSIK continued from page 24 ‘Go Negosyo’ he said, the Chinese served as “cash cows” by paying taxes to the bill 2nd reading revolutionary government at the Hunk Shot Manila, Philippines — The Senate has passed last stages of the Spanish colonial on second reading the “Go Negosyo” bill government, and when war broke out that seeks to attract potential investors and against the American invaders. Aaron wants would-be entrepreneurs to put up their own But Aguinaldo also decreed that all businesses and address the country’s rising foreigners, including the Chinese, may to be a dentist unemployment rate. be recognized as Filipinos once they someday. Senator Bam Aquino, chairman of the acquire certificates of naturalization Senate Committee on Trade, Commerce and He plays Entrepreneurship, asked his colleagues to under his government. basketball and support the final approval of Senate Bill. That beneficial policy for the “I call on my fellow lawmakers to join Chinese proved to be brief, however, badminton. He hands and push for the bill’s approval because once the Americans took over the it will be a big help to the government’s country. According to Chu, most goes to Francis efforts to reduce unemployment and push for historians credit the liberal economic Lieberman inclusive growth,” said Aquino. policies of the American colonial Secondary He noted that the Go Negosyo bill will government for the growth of the be the first inclusive growth-related law if Chinese business enterprises. School. He approved by the 16th Congress and enacted into law. “There is an urgent need to create But he stressed that the Americans is the son of more jobs in the country. One way to do it barred the entry of Chinese workers Alma and is to make it easier for businesses to start to their country in 1882 and they up and succeed–which this bill will enable,” imposed the same racist exclusionary Roland. said Aquino, noting that that 12.1 million law on their colonies in 1902 believing Filipinos are unemployed. that mixed-race relations, particularly The GO Negosyo bill cited the important with the Chinese, would spoil their role of micro, small, and medium enterprises mandate to “preserve the Philippines (MSMEs) in strengthening the economy as for Filipinos.” they comprise 99 percent of all businesses in the Philippines and at least 66 percent of all This policy affected the Chinese jobs in the labor force. mestizo, who were regarded with “The numbers show that boosting the distaste by the American government MSME sector will help us create more for their role in the revolution and in decent, sustainable jobs that can lift many the Philippine-American war that was Filipinos out of poverty,” Aquino said. waged by Aguinaldo, a mestizo, Chu The measure calls for the establishment said. of Negosyo Centers in each city and He said the real political municipality. demarcation between the Chinese Trade and Industry Secretary Gregorio Domingo lauded the passage of the bill, and the Filipino took place in the first thanking the Senate for approving it on decades of the 20th century, when second reading. Filipino nationalists adopted the “We’re grateful to have a champion in Western idea that they alone could Aaron Perez the Senate like Senator Aquino, and we’re govern themselves. confident that with a law like this, we’ll be able to support MSMEs as an engine of inclusive growth,” he said.

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