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CONFIDENTIALPeace Pact Will more Sex with MILF Improve dead Relationships? MILF disappointed

Couples who MANILA - President Aquino has practically raised the white flag on his bid for Congress to enact his supposed legacy bill which is the Bangsamoro Ba- have more sic Law (BBL) as he ordered the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) to undertake special sex also... efforts to ensure a peace agreement with Muslim rebels is implemented even after his term ends this year. Presidential Communications Opera- tions Office Secretary Herminio Coloma said Aquino had ordered “consultation and meetings with the stakeholders as well as meaningful action so we can Do You Need continue the peace process.” Leaders of both the House and the Senate have conceded both chambers are To Wash After unlikely to pass the peace bill before the president’s term ends in June. Aquino had hoped to pass the bill to seal a peace accord with the largest Going To The Muslim rebel group, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). But opposition from some legislators Bathroom? had delayed its passage despite his lob- bying. Also at the House where the bill ARCI should emanate has been plagued with absenteeism from members due to the incoming campaign period for the national and local elections set on May 9. Presidential Peace Adviser Teresita Deep-frying Deles had told Aquino that her office MUNOZ would be meeting concerned parties especially the MILF to firm up the is Good mechanisms and the transition when the 2016 OFF TO peace deal is implemented, Coloma said. “We need to do all that is possible to ensure the full implementation of the for You Comprehensive Agreement... beyond A GOOD START this administration,” Coloma quoted Deles as saying. BBL DEAD continued on page 24

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Senator Tobias Enverga talks during the induction Dr Solon Guzman, proud Gold Sponsor of of officers and members at the Culture Philippine Durham’s FBANA Hosting 2016 poses with Durham’s Girlie Padillo (LEFT) and his cousin FIRST, Dr. Vicky Santiago (3RD FROM LEFT) poses with friends at a birthday party. RIGHT, Dr. Ontario while Luz del Rosario listens. Maling Guzman Uy. Vicky poses with Suzy Llanera. MARCH 2016 MARCH 2016 L. M. Confidential 1 2 L. M. Confidential MARCH 2016 MARCH 2016 US vows to help PH versus China Vice Ganda says Ambassador declares support Ethel Booba, MC and Lassy are not fair- He, however, said that the US is not anticipating a “shooting war” due to the sea weather friends disputes. “That is a hypothetical situation. You have to On Gandang Gabi Vice, host know what the circumstances are,” he said. Vice Ganda celebrated the Goldberg made the remark as he lauded the Maggie Wilson decision of the Supreme Court, in its first en banc presence of his closest session for the year, to uphold the constitutionality friends Ethel Booba, MC has quit show- of the Edca, which allows increased rotational and Lassy in his life. biz for good, she presence of US troops in the country. Vice Ganda revealed The high court voted 10 in favor, four against and one taking no part. Those who dissented to Ethel, Lassy and MC tells why were among his few friends who the majority ruling were Associate Justices Teresita Actress, MTV VJ, model, and Leonardo-De Castro, Arturo Brion, Estela Perlas- stayed when he was going through Binibining Pilipinas World 2007 ti- Bernabe, and Marvic Leonen. rough times. “Lalo kong narealize tlist. Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio wrote ang worth ninyong tatlo sa akin. That was the life Maggie Wilson a concurring opinion while De Castro, Brion, and Kasi di ba nung pumasok ako sa left behind when she married and Leonen wrote their respective dissenting opinions. became a mother. Under the agreement, the US will be allowed showbiz, nung nagkaroon ako ng Maggie said that her own family to build structures, store as well as pre-position maraming blessings, nung umayos is now her top priority. US Ambassador Philip Goldberg weapons, defense supplies and materiel, station ang alagwa ng karera ko, ang She said, “I think family is really troops, civilian personnel and defense contractors, important. MANILA - While the Philippines’ dispute transit and station vehicles, vessels, and aircraft for dami kong kaibigan, tapos nung nagkaroon ng konting aberya, “I’ve been in it [prioritizing family] with China in the West Philippine Sea is not a period of 10 years. for like six years.” covered by the Enhanced Defense Cooperation The US envoy also made the remark amid ang daming nawala, na akala nila It naturally came to that when Agreement, the US will abide by its treaty with growing fears in Southeast Asia that China’s mawawala na rin ako. she married to real-estate magnate the Philippines if it turns into a shooting war, US activities in disputed waters is adding to tensions Dun ko nalaman kung sino ang Victor Consunji, who is not in show Ambassador Philip Goldberg said. in the region, Malacañang said. mga totoo. Nung mga panahong business. “Edca isn’t directly related to the South China Presidential Communications Operations She explained, “It’s very difficult Sea [West Philippine Sea] issues. It’s about the Office Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. stressed yun hindi ko kailangang ipagtang- for him to understand the working United States helping its ally, the Philippines, as it that the Philippines is determined to “assert the gol ang sarili ko, dahil may mga hours, why I am never home, right? goes about building a minimum credible defense,” importance of freedom of navigation and over taong totoong nagtatanggol sa “We wanted to start a family right Goldberg said. flight” in the West Philippine Sea and South away. “It’s not aimed at any country or the China Sea, which China claims almost entirely. akin, yun yung mga nakakakilala sa akim, nakakaalam ng mga totoong- “I choose my hours now, I spend disagreements in the South China Sea,” Goldberg The building of additional runways contributes more time with my son and husband.” said, but in case of a “shooting war,” the US will to heightened tensions in the region, Coloma said. totoo, eto sila yun at kayo (point- She added, “And my son, he’s still be ready to abide by the Mutual Defense Treaty it “We reiterate that these actions by China violate ing to the audience)…” very young, he is three years old. signed with the Philippines in 1951. not only pertinent international laws but also Ethel shared how she became “I want to be around when he has “The Philippines is a treaty ally of the United the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the close to Vice Ganda. “Pareho kami soccer practice, when he has like States. President Obama, when he was here, said South China Sea of which China is a signatory, Christmas presentation at school. that the treaty is ironclad. We take seriously our along with the member countries of [Association ng mga bet ganun, dun kami nag- “That for me is really important, responsibilities, our obligations under the Mutual of Southeast Asian Nations],” he added. kakasundo,” she said with a laugh. that’s a good priority.” Defense Treaty,” Goldberg said. MARCH 2016 MARCH 2016 L. M. Confidential 3 2.2M Filipinos fell be- ACT Wat Da F ? low poverty line under BY JOSE BAKING Signs of a Filipino Teleserye ‘daang matuwid’ – Binay

I don’t usually watch them but sometimes, kapag beauty ang heroine, you get glued sa TV. One of these teleseryes is “On The Wings of Love.” However, datapwa’t, kung minsan you get bummed from some of the scenes. it is like watching a Canadian TV production. What are the signs of a teleserye that makes it similar to a Canadian production? 1. They move very slowly. As if they are counting the steps and the seconds. Which, of course, they are. The post-production does not even have to create the slo-mo in editing. The performers already move too slow. 2. The scriptwriters are too lazy or have run out of things to say for the performers to say. In a teleserye, these involves too many scenes of staring at one another. Here’s probably a sample of a script. Girl: “I love you.” Boy: “I love you too.” STARE During the shooting, the director probably said, “We are still short of 5 minutes. Let’s reshoot the last scene. This time, stare at each other after every 2 lines.” What do you think? 3. In a rom-com teleserye, there are too many near-kisses. Really? What guy - I assume the character Clark of James Reid in OTWOL is straight - would get a millimeter close to Nadine Lustre’s lips and then pull back and not kiss her and find a reason not to. “I can’t. I forgot to turn off the stove,” is a line that does not come to mind in this situation. “You have a boyfriend,” does not count also if she already let you get that close. Who writes these scenes? 4. Too many contrived meetings or “meet-cute” scenes It’s how the leads meet each other, split, then meet again. In OTWOL, she works in a marketing agency and he is an artist in need of marketing. More Pinoys grew poor in Aquino years

MANILA - Simply put, more Filipino fami- lies became “poor” under the administration of More dangerous than ISIS back to their comfortable life and eat as much as they President Benigno Aquino III. want whatever they want whenever they want. Advisory from Camp Aguinaldo Poor people have no choice of what to eat or when This was the contention of opposition leader Vice Presi- (confidential findngs): Joint assessment of the to eat. They eat what they can get and eat when there NICA,ISAFP,ISG,CIA & Homeland confirmed is food. dent Jejomar Binay’s camp as it cited figures from the Social the presence of terrorist individuals here in the Phil., Simple. Weather Stations (SWS) as evidence. who existed longer than the JI & AL Qaeda and are $490 fine for texting and / or dialing “There are more Filipinos now who describe themselves as considered more brutal than ISIS. Therefore, you must while driving. poor compared to the beginning of the Aquino administra- stay home on Valentines. They are well known to tion,” said Joey Salgado, a spokesman of Binay’s. many as a group known as...MISIS (report by Froilan Who comes up with these fines? Bakit may butal? Salgado said that based on SWS data, the number of Fili- Baking) Are the fines set by the Retail Council of Canada? pinos who described themselves as poor in 2010, particularly Foodies in Rich Countries You do to a store and they price an item at $49.99. Subconsciously, they say that your mind thinks it is within the first three months of the Aquino administration, cheaper becasue it is not $50.00. But you know it is was at 48 percent. They make it a big deal that they do no waste already $50.00. As I was driving on the 401, I saw The latest self-rated poverty figure now stands at 50 per- any part of an animal. A British chef even wrote a this on the electronic sign of the $490 fine for texting cent, or half of the population. Conducted from December book “The Whole beast, nose to tail eating.” Since and driving. Why not put $500. Are they trying to it was published in 2004, I would assume that the convince you to commit the violation the way retailers 5 to 8, 2015, the SWS survey pegged the number of poor movement started around that time. Chefs and foodies try to convince you to buy becasue it is below a certain Filipino families at a staggering 11.2 million. now brag about the latest trend, or the latest restaurant number? “Oh, the fine is not high, so I might as well In a similar survey conducted from September 24 to 27, that applies this principle. text and drive,” is not what comes to any driver with 2010, 48 percent or an estimated nine million families con- Kalokohan! a common sense. But with technology - specially the Sa Pilipinas and in other poor countries, they have ironically named smartphones - some idotic driver will sidered themselves “mahirap” or poor. been doing this long before 2004. And nobody in probably think that. And there’s a lot of them. “Where are we at right now? Despite the economic those countries writes a book about it as if he has just growth the administration keeps crowing about, 10 million discovered the hottest thing since sliced bread. They And that is why Apple named it an Filipinos are still unemployed. More and more Filipinos are have on name for it. iphone Survival. forced to leave the country to find work overseas because Which brings me to a TV show called Survivor. there no job opportunities here. Because when you own it, that technology will only Unlike the TV show, the people in poor countries The cost of healthcare has risen and it is getting harder for make you think of yourself. You are driving, you are are not in some exotic island playing some contest so crossing an intersection, your phone rings and you stop people to get treatment in hospitals,” Salgado said. the winner can eat hamburger, or food they have not right at there to answer it and chat. Aquino will step down on June 30, 2016. eaten since, well, since they joined the contest. Unlike What do you think? poor people, the contestants in Survivor TV will go

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L ittle M anila Confidential The phrases “the mentally ill” and “people with mental EDITOR: Jose Baking EMAIL: [email protected] illness” sound very similar, but new research found we TEL: 416-945-2336 PUBLISHED BY: Match International Group have very different reactions when we hear them. In the CORRESPONDENTS: study, people who read passages with the term “the . . mentally ill” were more likely to believe that individuals with such a diagnosis should be controlled and isolated than those who read the same scenarios with the term “people with mental illness.” The results were the same when researchers tested college students, older adults, and even counselors (yes, the ones who regularly treat Noli Gumapac Gerrard Amparo Froilan Baking Sheila Camangian Jojo Taduran people for mental health issues!). Making the small linguistic change—from what a person NOTICE CORRESPONDENTS is to what a person struggles with—can impact our reac- The advertiser has purchased the right of reproduction in LM Ed Tubale Confidential only & not for use for other publications. The exception tions and how people with mental illness feel. After all, applies if the advertising material was supplied by the advertiser. if you broke your leg you wouldn’t want to be called a www.FilipinoGoodLife.com broken-leg person, right? www.LMConfidential.com 4 L. M. Confidential MARCH 2016 MARCH 2016 Carla de- fends herself Honey Shot from bashers 14-yearo old Rozelle Just because Carla Abellana posted goes to Martingrove on her social media account that she Collegiate Institute acquired insomnia as she is required to do 40 sequences on the Couples and plays volleyball set of “Because of . In the future, she You”, complete with wants to be a nurse. long lines of script Who Have and plenty of crying She is the daughter scenes, her bashers More Sex of Elmer Rigos quickly lambasted her for being someone who complains a lot. Also... “They just misunderstood me,” she says. “Hindi naman ako nagrereklamo. Naikuwento ko lang na ang dami naming trabaho sa set. I don’t mean it to sound like Science has spoken! I’m complaining kasi, sa totoo lang, I enjoy so much doing ‘Because of You’. Okay na It’s healthy for two people in a rela- okay ang samahan naming lahat ng buong tionship to have copious amounts of cast, pati ng staff and crew, at laging mata- sex, but did you know that regularly as ang ratings ng aming show, so I have no sleeping together may also make you reason to complain.” The story of “Because of You” gets even and your man look younger? Accord- more engaging when Valerie Concepcion ing to a Bristish study, sex instigates as Veronica makes it appear that Carla as the release of endorphins, your body’s Andrea is hurting her so her four kids get feel-good chemicals, while improv- more alienated from Carla and won’t ap- ing your for circulation, benefitting prove of her as their dad’s new girl. Gabby your heart. as Jaime has no choice but to let get of his Dr. David Weeks, former head children and give them to their cheating of old age psychology at the Royal mom who wants to get hold of them just so Edinburgh Hospital, also adds that she can extort more money from their dad. Iñigo, the eldest boy, contracts dengue “sex can help burn fat and release fever and is hospitalized. substances which bolster the immune Valerie blames Carla for taking their dad system, while simple stress relief can away from the kids. She tries to convince improve the quality of sleep.” Human Gabby for them to reconcile but he rejects growth hormone is also released her. during this time, which keeps skin Feeling guilty, Carla breaks up with Gab- elastic. by but he refuses to let go of her and gets All this contributes to your youth- drunk. The kids return back to Gabby but ful glow, and for older men and he is surprised that Valerie is also with them. Meantime, Carla figures in an accident and women, this could mean looking up Rozelle Rigos it’s her ex-BF Rafael Rosell as Oliver who to five to seven years younger than rescues her. their actual age.

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Don’t bribe teachers, Paper Trail for Breakfast Mis- candidates warned votes? takes That Cause

elections, it had been a common MANILA - A senatorial candi- Weight Gain practice for candidates, date asked the Supreme Court You drink orange juice all the time. particularly local politicians, to to compel the Commission on Having a glass of orange juice daily provide meals to teachers. Elections to activate a paper may be the reason you’re packing up on Umali said the education audit for the vote-counting the pounds. According to health expert department will provide food to machines that will be used in Lisa Davis M.D. and Vice President of the teachers serving as BEIs. the May elections, as a new Scientific and Clinical Affairs at Medi- “We have a budget for that,” he survey showed that 39 percent fast, some orange juices are loaded with noted. of Filipinos expect cheating to sugar. “A healthy serving of orange juice For this year’s elections, public take place at the polls. is about as much as you could squeeze school teachers serving as BEIs In his petition, former senator out of one orange.” She suggests you will receive an honorarium of Richard Gordon, who is seeking stick to drinking water and eating an P4,500. a Senate seat this year, said the orange separately. MANILA - The Department of Education For the mid-term polls in Comelec’s decision to scrap the (DepEd) warned politicians not to bribe 2013, teachers were given P3,000 and an Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail You choose to have breakfast on the teachers who will render poll duties in the additional P500 for testing and sealing and disregarded the required secu- go. elections in May. P500 for transportation if they are members rity features set out under the Prefer to eat your meals on the road? DepEd Assistant Secretary for Legal of the Board of Election Inspectors. Automated Elections System Then you’re more likely to choose less and Legislative Affairs Tonisito Umali said The education department said public Law, which he wrote. healthy food options compared to when teachers serving in the elections should school teachers tapped for poll duty are Fewer respondents men- you plan and actually sit down for a not accept gifts or even food from the ready. tioned physical threats or the proper meal. Also, since you’re prone to candidates to erase suspicion that they are “We will be submitting the list of stealing of PCOS machines. eat in a hurry, you might not be able to being used by politicians. our teachers who may serve as Board of The Pulse Asia survey also digest your food well. “That should not be allowed. They Elections Inspector members. In the next asked respondents if they would [teachers serving as Board of Elections couple of weeks or months they will be vote for politicians who already You skip it completely. Inspectors (BEIs)] are prohibited by the trained,” Umali said. have relatives in office. Another big no-no! Due to people’s law to accept gifts, incentives, or allowances The Senate early approved on third and About a third (32 percent) hectic schedules, they opt to skip during the election period and campaign final reading the proposed Election Service said they would and a third (34 breakfast so they could leave the house period,” Umali told reporters. Reform Act (ESRA) which seeks to make percent) said they wouldn’t. The in no time, but according to Fox News, The teachers, he said, are also prohibited election service for public school teachers rest were undecided. doing this lures you to a fat trap instead from accepting food or snacks. In past optional. of saving you calories. Researchers from Imperial College London found that “when people went without a morning meal, their Poe does not need PNoy’s OK Pay hike for state workers brain reward centres lit up when they were shown images of high-calorie foods”–that popularity – PGP Aquino signs EO to implement first means it will be harder for you to turn tranche of salary increase down treats plus you’ll be gaining the CABANATUAN CITY – Team Partido Galing at Puso calories you lost in the morning and so (PGP) senatorial candidates lashed out yesterday at the much more. administration coalition for claiming that their standard- MANILA - President Aquino signed Executive Order (EO) No. 201 granting the implementation of the first tranche of the pay bearer Senator Grace Poe is riding on President Aquino’s You don’t eat enough protein. popularity when she expressed openness to tap the Chief increase for some 1.53 million government employees as provided According to a 2013 University of Executive as her anti-corruption adviser if she wins in the May for in the proposed Salary Standardization Law (SSL) 4. Missouri-Columbia study, eating a protein- presidential poll. The PGP claims this is impossible since it is Presidential Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. rich breakfast helps curb your appetite anticipating a double-digit rise in the popularity ratings of said President Aquino signed the EO. throughout the entire morning. Kevin C. their standard bearer once the Supreme Court hands down “President Aquino has signed an Executive Order (EO) ‘Modi- a favorable ruling on the disqualification cases filed against Maki, principal investigator of the study fying the Salary Schedule for Civilian Government Personnel and the independent presidential candidate. and a research scientist with Biofortis Authorizing the Grant of Additional Benefits for Both Civilian PGP campaign manager Cebu Rep. Joseph Ace Durano Clinical Research, a Mérieux NutriScienc- and Military and Uniformed Personnel,’” Coloma disclosed. said they are bracing for a 10-percentage point increase in es company says, “Eating a breakfast rich The P57.9-billion appropriation will fully cover the first the popularity ratings of Poe once the SC favorably decides in protein significantly improves appetite on her disqualification cases. tranche. control and may help women to avoid Bayan Muna partylist Rep. Neri Colmenares and Atty. Under the EO, the existing Compensation and Position Clas- overeating later in the day.” Lorna Kapunan rushed in defense of Poe who recognized Mr. sification System (CPCS) was revised. Aquino as an effective anti-corruption adviser. Coloma said this was “to ensure that the compensation struc- You drink your breakfast. Colmenares branded the statement of Akbayan party-list ture of government personnel is comparable with the prevailing Rep. Ibarra Gutierrez, spokesperson for the Daang Matuwid Although smoothies and shakes are rates in the private sector, thereby attracting and retaining compe- coalition, as “palusot (excuse).” easy to chug down while on the go, it tent and committed civil servants.” “More than 80 percent of the voters do not support the gives little satisfaction to the stomach. The revisions include raising the minimum salary for Salary candidates endorsed by President Aquino, Mar Roxas. Baket Richard Mattes, PhD, professor of foods Grade I from the current rate of P9,000 to P11,068; and bringing naman sasakay si Grace Poe sa isang Presidente na hindi nya and nutrition at Purdue University says, kinikilala, ineendorso nya?Kaya ang term ko dyan palusot the compensation of government personnel closer to their private “Because they are a beverage, smooth- lang yan. They want to create intrigues within the ranks,” he counterparts to at least 70 percent of the median of the market ies may have weaker satiety value than a said in a press conference at the Harvest Hotel in this city. for all salary grades. solid food of similar energy.” The opposition House leader said if President Aquino is The EO likewise eliminated overlaps in between salary grade really popular, Liberal Party Mar Roxas should rank first in poll allocations of government personnel to recognize differences in surveys. “Ang tao ayaw nang ituloy ang Daang matuwid. duties and responsibilities of the position. Deep frying is good for President Aquino is espousing Daang Matuwid and Secretary Mar Roxas is espousing the Daang Matuwid, but more than It also maximized the net take home pay of government per- you 80 percent of the people do not want Mar Roxas. If people sonnel through the inclusion of additional benefits; and strength- do not want to continue the Aquino legacy, so why would ened the performance-based incentive system in recognition of Cheers for those who love to fry their somebody ride on the popularity of that unwanted legacy? government personnel who play a greater role and carry a heavier food! New Beauty reports that a study (That’s) false premise. I think Malacañang is just trying to responsibility in attaining performance targets and delivering published in the journal Food Chemistry create confusion but in reality, hindi totoo yan. Otherwise results. discovered that deep-frying vegetables kung popular si President Aquino sa botante, their endorsed The EO also includes adjustment in the compensation for the in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) provides candidate should be Number 1, instead of Number 4,” military and uniformed personnel (MUP), including an increased Colmenares said. In Iloilo City, Poe has pledged to develop health benefits. hazard pay from the current rate of P240 per month to the fol- Sicogon and Gigantes islands, two of the most beautiful The results certainly debunk some food islands in Iloilo as the next top tourist destination like the lowing rates: a) starting January 1, 2016, P390 per month; b) by myths that are anti-oil frying. According famed the Boracay Island. January 1, 2017, P540 per month; c) by January 1, 2018, P690 per to the study, frying in EVOO produces She made the promise during a campaign sortie in Carles, month; and d) by January 1, 2019, P840 per month. antioxidant phenol compounds in the Iloilo where she told voters in her hometown that part of her Coloma, however, said the government-owned and controlled veggies, making the body stronger in agenda is to support tourism-related industries and creating corporations (GOCCs) are not included in the salary pay hike fighting diseases like cancer, diabetes, income opportunities for the locals. under the EO. and macular degeneration. 6 L. M. Confidential MARCH 2016 MARCH 2016 Science Says You ‘US warship sailed in Julia pregnant, Off Should Love Your waters off island claimed the hook in Ciara- Round Face by China – Pentagon Jojo split We’re always on the lookout for tricks that Julia Clarete is one of those accused of will slim down our face, but science advises otherwise. Daily Mail UK shared an interesting causing the breakup of the marriage of Ciara study published in the Journal of Neurosci- Sotto and TAPE exec Jojo Oconer after she ence. It says people with rounder faces are suddenly left perceived to be more trustworthy. Faces with as host of “Eat prominent cheeks Bulaga” and and high brows can moved to Kuala be trusted, while Lumpur, Malaysia. those with sunken But Ciara herself cheeks and furrowed acquitted Julia brows appear shady to others. when the latter In a world where The Pentagon says the He added that Washington did not came home briefly notify any of the countries laying claim first impressions are ‘freedom of navigation to do a show in everything—the same study explains that it only to the islands that it intended to enter 12 Monkeys and takes 33 milliseconds for our brains to decide operation’ was carried out ‘to the territorial waters before embarking they saw each whether a person is trustworthy or not—it helps challenge excessive maritime on the mission. “This operation challenged attempts other. She posted pictures of her and her to look instantly likeable. claims of parties that claim by the three claimants – China, Taiwan son Crixus with Julia and her own son Seb. She the Paracel Islands’ and Vietnam – to restrict navigation even wrote: “Thanks for visiting us. I love you Arnel Pineda, still with Jour- rights and freedoms around the features and I really missed you and Seb.” WASHINGTON DC, USA – A US they claim by policies that require prior Julia now lives in Kuala Lumpur with her ney warship sailed within 12 nautical miles of permission or notification of transit foreign BF named Gareth, who used to be with an island claimed by Beijing in the South within territorial seas,” Davis said. Coke Manila but has since been transferred Hindi pala totoong ’di na part ng interna- China Sea, in an operation intended to “The excessive claims regarding to Coke Malaysia. She feels sad she won’t tional group na The Journey ang Pilipino singer underscore America’s right to access the Triton Island are inconsistent with be around for the wedding of Vic Sotto and international law as reflected in the Law na si Arnel Pineda. disputed waters, the Pentagon said. Pauleen Luna with whom she worked in “Eat He still is, he told Boy Abunda, in an inter- “We conducted a freedom of of the Sea Convention. This operation Bulaga” for so many years. view he had with Boy in his late night program navigation operation in the South China was about challenging excessive na Tonight With Boy Abunda. Sea earlier tonight,” Pentagon spokesman maritime claims that restrict the rights Julia married businessman Stephen Uy in But it’s true, too, Arnel stressed, na pumirma Jeff Davis said in statement issued late and freedoms of the United States and 2006 and they separated four years later. siya ng recording contract with the interna- Friday, January 29, US time. others, not about territorial claims to She was later linked to former actor Illac Diaz tional recording firm, Imagen, and will soon do He said the operation was carried out land features,” he said. and newsman Mark Zambrano. The grape- an album for them. near Triton Island in the Paracel Islands, Davis added: “The United States vine says she’s now pregnant with her and He made sure he had the permission of the “to challenge excessive maritime claims takes no position on competing Gareth’s baby and they’re just waiting for the pamunuan ng The Journey before he joined of parties that claim the Paracel Islands.” sovereignty claims between the parties annulment of her first marriage before she and to naturally-formed land features in Imagen, he said. In fact daw, sa darating na Davis said that the USS Wilbur was Gareth have their own wedding. It’s really concert tour ng grupo in April, he will be with the guided missile destroyer used in the the South China Sea. We do take a about time for her to have another baby and them. operation, and that no Chinese ships strong position on protecting the rights, Meanwhile, dito muna siya sa Pilipinas were in the vicinity at the time. freedoms, and lawful uses of the sea not later since she’s already 36-years-old and with his family. From time to time, he holds The waters of the South China Sea and airspace guaranteed to all countries. her son Seb is turning 9 soon. Here’s praying concert, obviously to be in touch with his local have been the subject of tense territorial All maritime claims must comply with that her relationship with Gareth will last for a followers. disputes in the region, the Pentagon international law.” lifetime. spokesman noted.

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House gives up on economic Sulu princess Charter change, FOI bill tagged ‘terrorist’ in Malaysia MANILA - The House leadership Constitution,” Batocabe said. MANILA - Sulu Princess Belmonte had earlier hinted that his measure Jacel Kiram said Malaysia is raised the white flag as it sees no faces a rough sailing in Congress, saying that it one of her favorite countries chance to amend the antiquated has to muster the two-thirds vote of the members to visit. But if she does, her and restrictive economic provisions of Congress. The proposed amendments can safety is not sure. Jacel Ki- be done if two thirds of the 290-man Lower ram recently hit the headlines of the 1987 Constitution and to Chamber or 193 House members vote and side in Kuala Lumpur for having approve the proposed Freedom of with Belmonte’s resolution. a “selfie” photo with Parti Information (FOI) Act. Belmonte said aside from the proposed Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Vice Contestants in Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) and Cha-cha, the President Narul Izzah Anwar, FOI bill is dead this 16th Congress. Speaker Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte Jr. daughter of former Malaysian In an earlier interview, he said the enactment declared yesterday the death of the Resolution Deputy Prime Minister Anwar new show get of FOI measure into law in February this year is of both Houses No. 1 or the economic Charter Ibrahim. doable. change (Cha-cha) and House Bill 5801 or the Malaysian newspapers The controversial pro-transparency measure has no prize proposed People’s Freedom of Information Act. castigated Anwar for min- been pending since the 12th Congress. The Senate gling with a “terrorist.” “Yes, but I expect the next Congress to pick it Michael V is so happy that GMA7 chose him was able to approve its FOI version, while the Jacel Kiram is the daugh- up,” he said. to be the host of “Lip Sync Battle Philippines”. House has yet to endorse the measure for plenary ter of Jamalul Kiram III, a for- “We laid a lot of groundwork for it. The “Nang una ko pa lang mapanood ang U.S. discussions. mer self-proclaimed Sultan proposal is so simple but with maximum effect on version nito hosted by LL Cool J, sabi ko, sana On March 4, 2015, the House Committee of the Sulu Sultanate who job creating foreign direct investments,” Belmonte gawin din dito sa atin at ako ang host,” he says. on Appropriations, chaired by Davao City Rep. reportedly ordered the send- said, referring to the bid to amend the economic “Heto nga nangyari na. Salamat talaga sa GMA Isidro Ungab unanimously approved the funding ing of about 200 armed men provisions of the 1987 Constitution. at sa’kin nila ipinagkatiwala ang pagho-host ng provision of the FOI bill despite attempts to delay to take over Lahad Datu, The House of Representatives has yet to local version.” its passage. Sabah, in March 2013. approve on third and final reading the Cha-cha The show starts airing tonight after The House version of the FOI bill provides Prime Minister Najib Razak resolution, which seeks to lift the 40 percent limit “Magpakailanman” as replacement of that all government agencies are required to said Anwar “has relations on foreign ownership of public utilities, land, and “Celebrity Bluff”. Each week, two celebrities publish and regularly update its own Freedom with the recent Sulu terror- media. who are close to each other will compete with of Information Manual in full containing the ist” and hurt the feelings of Belmonte expressed doubt that the Senate musical numbers where they will lipsynch the hits necessary information regarding the contact Malaysians. could approve the measure given the lack of time. of top performers. In the U.S., Channing Tatum information of key offices and personnel, the type “Nakakalungkot lang “I doubt Senate has time for the passage of impersonated Beyonce while competing with of information it holds and the procedures on how kasi mukhang hindi na ako economic Cha-cha,” he said. his own wife Jenna, and he won, with the show they shall be accessed. makakapunta doon. ’Pag AKO Bicol party-list Rep. Rodel Batocabe, being a big hit. Public interests records concerning the terorista doon, ’di ba pinapa- who defended the Cha-cha resolution in the In the show’s pilot, the TomDen love team particular agencies are also required to be tay na agad? Wala nang due plenary, lamented that Belmonte’s pet measure “is of “My Husband’s Lover” is back, with Tom published regularly on their websites. process.” Jacel Kiram noted unfortunately good as dead.” Rodriguez and Dennis Trillo trying to outshine The proposed People’s Freedom of Information that the Filipino community in “Even assuming that we in the House can each other. After they perform, the audience Act of 2013 also mandates all agencies’ websites to Malaysia did not even defend muster the requisite vote, it has to be approved itself will determine who should win. maintain a “cyber office” wherein all the necessary her. by the Senate. And considering that we only have “I will also be acting as a judge here information about the agency, the types and forms Jacel Kiram is now running three session days left, it will just remain a pipe kung hindi makakapag-decide ang viewers,” of services it offers and the standard procedures for senator in the May 2016 dream,” he said. says Michael. “Wala kaming cash prize dito of access are provided and readily available to the elections to push for the Phil- Despite the House leadership’s explanation but only a lip sync champion belt. Kasama ko public online. ippines’ claim to Sabah. that amendments under the resolution are purely si Iya Villania as the color commentator asking All government agencies are required to set up She said the government economic in nature, the Makabayan bloc claimed viewers how they feel about the performances a compliant website within two years from the has seemingly lost its interest that the Cha-cha resolution is a “desperate they saw.” approval of this bill. in the resource-rich island attempt” of President Aquino’s ruling Liberal Later on, he wants Alden Richards and A total of 103 countries worldwide with and makes a priority the fight Party to stay in power. Maine Mendoza to compete, since they’re combined population of 5.8 billion have adopted for the sovereignty in the Batocabe said they are leaving up to the next already very good in doing dubsmash on FOI and access to information laws, starting with West Philippine Sea (South 17th Congress the passage of the economic Cha- “Eat Bulaga”. He’s also aiming to invite Joey Sweden in 1776 and ending with Mozambique in China Sea). cha. de Leon and Vic Sotto, Lovi Poe and Solenn 2014. There has been no Moro “Nonetheless, it would be better that it should Heussaff, Rhian Ramos and Glaiza de Castro, voice in the Senate for two be put in the agenda of the next congress right Ryan Agoncillo and Drew Arellano to be decades now after Mamintal from the start. If it passes, well and good. If not, future contestants. “Mas maganda kasi kung A.J. Tamano and Santanina it just goes to show that we are not yet ready to magkabarkada or close friends or magka- Rasul. amend the restrictive economic provisions of our love team ang maglalaban,” adds Michael. “Sina Dennis at Tom, talagang kinarer nila ang pagiging guests sa show. Gugulatin nila kayo sa husay ng performances nila.” Aside from “Lip Sync Battle”, Michael V is also in two other hit shows: “Bubble Gang” on PH-US joint patrols in Friday and “Pepito Manaloto” on Sunday. With PNoy claims credit for unopposed “Lip Sync Battle” shown on Saturday, Michael V South China Sea pos- can now rightfully be called the Weekend King. sible - Del Rosario bets MANILA - President Aquino on claimed credit for the big number of Cnristopher crosses MANILA - The Philippines and the United States unopposed candidates in the May 9, 2016 polls. between networks may “possibly” conduct joint patrols in the disputed In his speech before the League of Municipalities of the Philippines, the Chief Executive said: “Sa darating nga pong halalan, May 9, tingnan South China Sea this year, Department of Foreign AFTER guesting in “Little Nanay” playing the naman po ninyo, nakakagulat nga raw pong sa dami ng mga tumatakbo role of a lawyer on GMA7, Christopher de Leon Affairs (DFA) Secretary Albert del Rosario said. sa halalang kasalukuyan na walang kalaban. Talagang tama yung sinabi Possibly. Depending on discussions that are being is now on ABS-CBN’s “Ang Probinsiyano.” He kanina, kontento ang taumbayan. Masaya ang taumbayan. Baka walang plays the role of Anne Curtis’ uncle. Anne plays undertaken now at lower levels,” Del Rosario told mahanap na isyu na ibabato sa mga kasalukuyang nakaupo.” the role of a kidnap victim who’ll be rescued by reporters, adding that it may also involve other “Marami ho sigurong dahilan. Sa madaling salita, maraming hindi Coco Martin. countries. nangahas. Hindi sa tinatakot silang wag tumakbo. Bawal po sa atin iyan. On February 29, the latest reincarnation of “It could be multilateral depending on how the Pero sinasabing, ‘Sige, tapatan ninyo ang nagawa. Higitan ninyo ang “Ang Panday” starts on TV5, with Brother Boyet discussions go,” he said. nagawa. Kung hindi ninyo kayang ipangako man lang yon, siguro wag ka in the role of the arch villain, Lizardo. He takes China claims nearly all of the resource-rich South nang mangahas.’ Baka ganoon ho ang punto niyan.” over from Phillip Salvador who played Lizardo Commission on Elections records obtained and analyzed by ABS- China Sea. The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, in the film versions made by Sen. Bong Revilla. CBN Investigative Research show 40 congressmen are running We ask Bro. Bo why he accepted a contravida Brunei and Taiwan have rival claims to parts of the unopposed, including detained former President, now Pampanga Rep. sea. role? Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, stalwarts in the Roxas campaign-Marikina “Mas malaki ang role ni Lizardo dito. In October last year, the US Navy sent a guided- Rep. Miro Quimbo, and Duterte campaign, Davao City Rep. Karlo Mas marami at mas malupit ang powers niya. missile destroyer close to China’s man-made islands Nograles, as well as the mother of vice-presidential candidate Senator Also, gaya ni Richard Gutierrez as Flavio, in the disputed sea. Francis Escudero, Sorsogon Rep. Evelina Escudero. makakatawid siya from the past to the modern US defense officials said the USS Lassen sailed Half of all the candidates for district representative and vice governor world through a magic portal. It’s a new within 12 nautical miles of Subi Reef. The patrol, who are running unopposed in 2016 are Liberal Party members. challenge for me kaya tinanggap ko,” says the which lasted a few hours, also included Mischief Nearly half of all unopposed candidates for mayor likewise belong to only actor who is criss-crossing liberally from one the Liberal Party. Reef. top network to another. 8 L. M. Confidential MARCH 2016 MARCH 2016 MARCH 2016 MARCH 2016 L. M. Confidential 9 Little Manila Nike axes Pacquiao contract over gay slurs Philippine Catholic church and VP defend Pacquaio

LOS ANGELES - US sports equipment giant Nike on Wednesday 2011. Pacquiao’s statement received backlash on social media, with severed its relationship with Manny Pacquiao, lashing out at the celebrities and LGBT advocates expressing their disapproval. Filipino boxer’s remarks in which he described homosexuals as “worse The Filipino ring icon has since apologized for offending the gay than animals.” community, but held firm on his belief that same-sex marriage is “We find Manny Pacquiao’s comments abhorrent,” a Nike statement considered a sin in Christian values. said. “Nike strongly opposes discrimination of any kind and has a long Dela Cruz urged Nike to lend their support to the LGBT cause and history of supporting and standing up for the rights of the LGBT cease its association with Pacquiao. community. “We no longer have a relationship with Manny Pacquiao, “We call upon Nike to stand with the global LGBT community to which is accurate.” send a strong and clear message of respect, inclusion, and tolerance to Will Coco The decision came after a New York-based Filipino submitted a for athletes, gay or straight, as well as their fans and consumers,” he petition asking the firm to cut its ties with Pacquiao. Aries Dela Cruz, said. in the website change.org, started gathering signatories on a pledge to The Philippine Catholic Church and Vice President Jejomar Binay’s find love boycott Nike products until the brand breaks their sponsorship deals camp defended boxing hero and Sarangani Rep. Emmanuel “Manny” with Pacman. Pacquiao for his opposition to gay marriage, saying he was only quoting with Anne in Pacquiao, the incumbent Sarangani representative, is running for the Bible. senator in the May elections under the Binay-led opposition United But Fr. Jerome Secillano said over radio station dzMM that Nationalist Alliance (UNA). Pacquiao should respect homosexuals and not judge and condemn “FPJ’S Ang He said, in an interview about same-sex marriage, that gay sex them after the eight-division world champion last week described couples are “worse than animals.” them as worse than animals. “Pacquiao’s expressions of homophobia and bigotry disqualifies him Binay’s camp also said they will stand by the boxer-turned- Probinsya- from being honored, endorsed and sponsored by one of the world’s lawmaker amid criticism he is facing after he compared members of the largest publicly-traded and owned athletic companies,” the petition lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community to beasts. no”? read. The petition was signed by about 1,500 netizens, including Pacquiao, 37, who converted from Catholicism to an evangelical cultural activist Carlos Celdran. Protestant faith late in his boxing career, was pilloried by local gay Nike is a supporter of the LGBT Sports Coalition, an initiative to rights groups and celebrities and has lost lucrative commercial “I Love OPM” and “It’s Show- “end discrimination in sport,” which the company helped found in endorsements as a result. time” host Anne Curtis adds kilig to the evening viewing habit of TV viewers as she joins the cast of the number one teleserye on prime- Depression leads to death for a time, “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano”. Filipino Temporary Foreign Worker Anne plays the role of Trina Trinidad, a rich fashion designer RED DEER, Alberta – “I will die cook for her was the traditional pansit who has a bitter relationship with honest and pure honest, and pure for (noodle). his stepfather Michael Alonzo Other friends described Jason what I love,” was Jason Sibug’s last entry played by veteran actor Christo- on Twitter before the Royal Canadian as outgoing, jolly and involved in Anton Taquintic win the nuclear Olympiad. Mounted Police (RCMP) found his organizing community activities such as pher De Leon. As potential harm lifeless body in his basement room on basketball tournaments for the Filipino threatens their family, Michael taps February 5. community in Athabasca. 22-year-old Filipino The police department has not Lenard Lesage, Canadian Tire Cardo (Coco Martin) to be their disclosed the official cause of death Athabasca owner, also vowed to help. physicist triumphs in bodyguard and asks help to find except to the victim’s next of kin in the “Jason will be deeply missed. He was out who is the person behind the Philippines. all you could ask for in an employee, he Vienna nuclear olympiad The 29-year-old Filipino from was punctual, friendly, always wanted to threats they are receiving. Tolosa, Leyte arrived in Canada in learn. We enjoyed working with him.” MANILA, Philippines — Anton As he faces his new mission, how 2013 as a temporary foreign worker for Because of his work ethic, Jason Tanquintic, a young Filipino physicist, can Cardo protect Trina and Canadian Tire in Athabasca, Alberta. became a store supervisor last fall and received an award for winning in the was in the process of applying for Michael from danger? Will Cardo He immigrated from Malaysia through Nuclear Olympiad 2015 held in Vienna. employment agency Cornerstone permanent residence, Lesage said. fall in love to Trina as he does his The Olympiad is a unique opportunity Staffing Corporation. Jason’s group of friends led by Rod duty as her bodyguard? Don’t miss Jason appeared withdrawn weeks Cunanan has started raising funds to for young people to showcase their before his death, according to his support his family. creativity and knowledge on the topic of the action-packed scenes in “FPJ’s girlfriend Maria “Gab” Pelagia. Cunanan said Jason’s family has Nuclear Sciences and Applications and Ang Probinsyano,” weeknights in He was also giving away some of his decided to cremate his remains. “Jason’s its impact on human lives, particularly ABS-CBN. mother originally wanted to see his things and had been preparing to send a on the topic of “Nuclear Techniques for For more information about the balikbayan box, she said. body, but they have no means to pay for Global Development.” “I did not have a clue that those were the repatriation of the remains. It would Tanquintic, who prepared a sixty- program, visit the official social cost approximately $12,000 as opposed signs of his depression,” Pelagia said in minute video on this topic, bested networking site of Dreamscape an interview. to cremation and sending his ashes to She and Jason had met at a sports his family in the Philippines at $3,000. other candidates worldwide and made Entertainment Television at Face- festival in Athabasca, organized by Serenity Funeral Homes has been it to the final round of the Olympiad book.com/DreamscapePH, Twitter. Jason. She said of Jason’s character, tapped to provide the funeral services. in Vienna, Austria. The International com/DreamscapePH, and Insta- “Mabait, maalaga, gentleman (Kind, Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) hosted caring). Masarap magluto (A good the event at the margins of its 59th gram.com/DreamscapePH. cook).” She said that his favorite dish to General Conference.

10 L. M. Confidential MARCH 2016 MARCH 2016 FilCan Michele Serrano Seeks Senator Enverga thanks Nomination to Canadian Senate women, elderly, youth & students , new im- Cardinal Collins for his migrants and fellow Canadians as well. As a woman with distinguished career and experi- ence, Michele according to her pronounce- testimony ment “intends to serve and share with fervor & fairness her personal and professional skills, capabilities and talents when afforded the opportunity”. Michele has a distinguished career as a practicing professional accountant, former government executive and corporate busi- ness manager & comptroller . She is greatly proud of having achieved Canadian profes- sional designations in 5 industry sectors, such as : Certified Professional Accountant ( CPA), Certified General Accountant( CGA), Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant( RCIC), certified Human Resources Profession- al( CHRP) and Licensed Financial Advisor. A multi licensed professional, she is a By : Tony A. San Juan, OCT. member of several accredited professional organizations and a recognized community The normally reticent Filipino Canadian com- advocate & political organizer as well. Michele munity in Ontario is fully agog recently on the is an officer or member of : Philippine Cultural latest political development in the parliamen- Community Centre, Philippine Chamber of tary landscape in Ottawa. Michele Serrano, a Commerce-Toronto, Filipino Canadians Political notable community leader , experienced cor- Affairs Council, Council of Filipino Canadian porate manager & entrepreneur and practicing Professionals in Ontario, Filipino Canadian Ottawa, February 3, 2016 – Today, and on standing up to what the late Pope certified professional, is reported to be pursuing Parents Association in Catholic Education and His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Col- John Paul II called a culture of death and have applied for nomination to the Senate Federation of Filipino Canadians-Ontario. She lins, Archbishop of Toronto, testified leading to the creation of structures of sin of Canada . is focused and fully engaged in civic and com- before the Special Joint Committee that go against life.” Michele Serrano wishes to represent us-- our munity activities especially in charitable and on Physician-Assisted Dying, which is “Our worth as a society will be interest and aspiration and make us proud to social fundraisers. empowered to make recommendations measured by the support we give to the The Nomination process, according to have a highly credible Filipino professional and on the framework of a federal response vulnerable. People facing illness may requirements, is by organization . To date , deserving political leader from the community on physician-assisted dying after the choose to end their lives for reasons of with true professional and personal credentials supporting M.Serrano’s Senate quest include a in going to the so-called “chamber of sober cross section of active community- based and Supreme Court of Canada ruling stating isolation, discouragement, loneliness, second thought “. mainstream groups, such as : professional, busi- that the Criminal Code is a breach of the or poverty even though they may have Ontario is one of 3 Canadian provinces ness, alumni, faith-focused , sports, specific- in- Charter of Rights and Freedoms. many years yet to live. What does it say where two vacancies in the Senate are to be terest and other province-based organizations. “I wish to thank His Eminence for a about us as a society when the ill and the filled this winter 2016, through “ non-binding Michele is encouraging those who wish to powerful testimony before the Commit- vulnerable in our midst feel like burdens? merit- based recommendations by a 5- person learn more about her and /or her rationale , she tee this evening,” said Senator Enverga Often, a plea for suicide is a cry for help. Independent Advisory Body on Senate nomina- may be contacted by phone at: 416-988- in a statement after the committee had Society should respond with care and a 9613 or [email protected] tions to the Prime Minister and for eventual adjourned. “As members of the Catholic compassionate response to these vulner- Let us then join hands and our hearts & minds appointment by the Governor General. church, we have a duty to defend life, able people, and not with death,” said Many kababayans have continously ex- by supporting and nominating Michele Serrano pressed the need for someone in the Senate to the Canadian Senate for a stronger, uni- and to proclaim the culture of life for the Cardinal Collins as part of his testimony, like Michele Serrano to be not only as “our fied, and progressive Filipino community in our common good of society. I also wish to urging parliamentarians to focus on pal- hope but a rightful voice hope but a right- adopted homeland .( T. San Juan). congratulate His Eminence on taking liative care rather than allowing physi- ful voice and inspiration for us in our Filipino on his role as the chief shepherd of all cian-assisted suicide when our healthcare Canadian community”, including our families, Catholics in the Archdiocese of Toronto, system fails the weakest in our society.

MARCH 2016 MARCH 2016 L. M. Confidential 11 Philippines Agriculture will lick poverty–Binay Economic growth without jobs is useless

investors in agriculture to generate more jobs. Marian Rivera’s ad- According to Binay, his administration will create economic zones in key agricultural vice to Maine Men- provinces, and train farmers to shift from subsistence farming to agribusiness. doza: He noted that the October 2015 Labor Force Survey released by the Philippine Statistics Authority showed the Ilocos ‘Enjoy it’ Region and Calabarzon with unemployment rates higher than the national average of MARIAN Rivera was feted by GMA7 in a solo 5.6 percent, at 8.5 percent and 7.8 percent, presscon for her comeback in showbiz after giving MANILA - A Binay administration will Economic and Development Authority respectively. birth to Baby Zia. “Parang naninibago ako,” she focus on improving the agricultural sector in (NEDA) report that shows the agricultural Binay reiterated that competence and says as she sits down on the presidential table. order to provide jobs and ad-dress widespread sector only grew by 1.6 percent from 2011 to compassion in a leader are keys to fighting “Hindi na ako sanay.” poverty, especially in rural areas. 2015. poverty and achiev-ing inclusive growth. So how is it to be a mom? “Sobrang saya, Toward that end, Vice President Jejomar “Economic growth is meaningless unless it “My experience [as a former mayor of ] hindi mo maikukumpara to anything else. Naging Binay on Friday said his administration will provides jobs for our people, especially in the Makati [City] has strengthened my conviction kumpleto ang pagkatao ko, ang pagkababae ko. concentrate on generating jobs in the 15 rural areas,” he said. that poverty can be reduced, and real inclusive “Hands on ako, eh. Wala kaming yaya. Breast- provinces with the most number of poor The agriculture sector’s growth during the growth is attainable under a capable and fed siya sa’kin. ‘Pag umaalis ako, nagpa-pump ako families, especially those with pov-erty Aquino administration is second to the last in experienced manager and ad-ministrator who at iniiwan ko para may madede siya. Naiiwan siya incidence greater than 50 percent: Lanao ranking among past five Presidents. understands the poor and can craft the right sa mommy ko at sa lola ko, o kaya sa mommy ni del Sur (67.3 percent), Eastern Samar “The agricultural sector had a very social and economic policies and can im- Dong. Mas kampante kasi ako kung kamag-anak (55.4 percent), Apayao 54.7 (percent) and imperceptible growth last year at 0.2 percent. plement these policies,” he said. ang napag-iiwanan ko.” Maguindanao (54.5 percent). Agriculture, despite being the dominant “The stagnation of the agriculture sector And how’s Dong as a husband? “Wala akong The figures are from the National sector, is the least productive under the and the Aquino administration’s continued mairereklamo. Anti-Poverty Commission’s 2012 Poverty administration,” Binay said. neglect of this vi-tal sector is a serious cause Napaka-supportive niya sa akin. Tinutulungan Estimates. He noted the need to revitalize agriculture for concern,” the Vice President added. niya akong magpaligo. The Vice President reiterated his emphasis and said his administration will strive to Kung may trabaho siya, kapag break time, kahit on agriculture after the release of a National create a business environment that will attract malayo, uuwi ‘yan para lang makita ang baby namin. Kung minsan, mas matagal pa ‘yung travel time niya dahil sa traffic kaysa sa time na ini-stay niya with Baby Zia. Very responsible dad.” She’ll be back in “Sunday Pinasaya” this Sunday. She’s ready to do dance numbers again. “Pero What peace deal? gusto ko, paghandaan munang mabuti at hindi ‘yung masabi lang nagsayaw ako ng one-two Govt peace panel chief slams NDF for ‘half-truths’ step.” A talk show about her experiences as wife and homemaker is also being prepared for her. “I look MANILA - The government’s chief without giving anything in return. In spite forward to that. Meron ding inihahandang show for negotiator with the communist rebels of this, [the government] continued to us ni Dong but later pa siguro. Meantime, I agreed chided the chairman of the National pursue all possibilities for the resumption Binay camp blasts to do the role of Inang Reyna in the remake of ‘Encantadia’ (originally played by Dawn Zulueta), Democratic Front panel for telling “half- of talks, Padilla added. DA’s ‘self-suffi- basta half-day lang ako magte-taping. May cut off truths” and denied that President Benigno “We tried two more times in 2015, based ako, kasi ayokong malayo ako nang matagal sa Aquino III had rebuffed a peace deal on proposals offered by our Norwegian ciency’ claim baby ko.” between the two sides. facilitator to the parties, but to no avail. On What can she say that her leading man in “Car- “He’s not telling the whole story,” said the first one, the NDF said they needed MANILA - The camp of Vice President mela”, Alden Richards, is now so hot? “I’m so happy government peace panel chair Alexander more time to consult the ground while the Jejomar Binay chewed up Department for him kasi he really deserves it dahil mabait Padilla, in response to NDF peace panel RNG [Royal Norwegian Government] of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso naman talaga si Alden. Nagtiyaga siya, nagsikap, chairman Luis Jalandoni’s claims that and the government waited. On the second Alcala for his claim that the Philip- ayan, nagbunga ang puno at kinakain na niya ang pines reached “96 percent rice self- a signed peace pact was snubbed by the one, the NDF expressed its reservation prutas. Hindi siya nagmadali at nag-shine siya sa sufficiency” under President Benigno tamang panahon.” government in 2014. on the RNG’s facilitation process for Aquino III. She has met Maine Mendoza at the GMA trade “There was no peace deal,” Padilla generating goodwill measures that would According to Binay spokesman show. “Nakakatuwa kasi, nang dumating ako, wala said. “What Mr. Jalandoni is referring benefit the people,” he said. Joey Salgado, the country is actually na siya, pero bumalik siya at ayun, ang dami nam- to was not an agreement.” Padilla said Padilla recalled that in an interview importing more rice than ever under ing napag-usapan. Hindi pa siya sanay sa showbiz in December 2014, there were reports in July 2015, Jalandoni reiterated the the current administration. at nasa-shock pa pag sobrang dami ng tao. Sabi of peace talks resuming between the NDF’s demand. “The group’s return to “Secretary Alcala claims the ko sa kanya, just enjoy it. Basta good vibes lang. government and the NDF. “We clarified the negotiating table still depended on Philippines has been 96 percent rice Maging masaya tayo sa nagiging achievements then that what was happening was, a group the release of political prisoners and self-sufficient starting in 2010. What he nila ni Alden.” fails to mention is that the Philippines of private individuals we consider ‘friends peace consultants… and returned to the imported 1.787 MMT (million metric of the process’ was shuttling between the protracted and immoveable regular track,” tons) of rice last year, the largest in Xian Lim wants to play two parties to explore possible parameters he said. the last five years. In 2014, we also for restarting the talks at the earliest Padilla challenged the NDF to go imported 1.7 MMT,” Salgado said in a the role of a super hero possible time. It was this private group that beyond its usual practice of making statement on Wednesday, February 3. initialed a proposed agreement subject to unreasonable demands then putting the Self-sufficiency is achieved when Xian Lim shared that he always wanted to por- approval by the two panels,” he said. blame on the government for the failure to production exceeds consumption. tray a super hero on TV or in the movies. “Isang napakalaking opo. Isa po ‘yan sa mga The government chief negotiator resume talks. Salgado noted data from the pangarap ko, na maging superhero. Pangarap ko confirmed that the “government was “It is high time for the CPP/NPA/NDF Philippine Statistics Authority, which showed that the country’s total palay pong maging isang superhero din. I’m sure lahat ng studying that proposal and was prepared to [Communist Party of the Philippines, New (rice grain) production for 2015 only artista ay pangarap po maging isang superhero discuss it with the NDF panel in January People’s Army and the NDF) to change reached around 18.86 MMT. para sa mga kabataan, to be a role model. Kahit 2015” until the Mamasapano massacre. its tactic of making impossible demands This is 1.22 MMT short of the sino pong superhero, kahit sino po,” he said. Padilla said in February 2015, the and blaming the government for the failure national target of 20.08 MMT and 0.6 Xian recently starred in the movie Everything private group again went to Utrecht and to resume peace talks. They have used this percent lower than the 2014 output of About Her opposite Angel Locsin and the Star For returned with another proposal from tired old rhetoric to cover up for their 18.97 MMT. All Seasons Vilma Santos. Both stars are known for the NDF to resume the talks, this time continuing violence on the ground and “Where is the self-sufficiency portraying Komiks heroine Darna. In 2014, Xian was one of the actors rumored to with a stronger demand for the release their strategy to use the peace process to Secretary Alcala is bragging about? play “Captain Barbell,” another famous superhero of hundreds of its leaders and followers get as many concessions as they can from It appears that the good Secretary is oblivious to the truth. created by Mars Ravelo. He said that he would in detention, the withdrawal or dismissal government without giving anything in “The sad truth is that while more gladly accept the role if it is offered him. of cases against their detained alleged return,” the chief negotiator said. than 40 percent of Filipinos are in Xian, with on screen partner Kim Chiu, will be consultants, and other pre-conditions. “Instead of continuing to wage armed agriculture, the sector has barely back on primetime this via the ABS-CBN TV series With the NDF asserting even more than conflict against our democracy, the CPP/ grown in the past six years. From The Story of its usual demands, the initiative did not NPA/NDF must seek ways to deliver 2011 to 2015, the agricultural sector pan out, he said. “The NDF’s usual strategy peace, especially to the communities on the only grew by 1.6 percent,” Salgado is to use the negotiations to get as many ground that have been sorely affected by pointed out. concessions as it can from government their armed struggle,” Padilla said. 12 L. M. Confidential MARCH 2016 MARCH 2016 ** 2011 Honda Civic From $15,500

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MARCH 2016 MARCH 2016 L. M. Confidential 13 VERONICA PROTACIO 50th Birthday Veronica celebrated her birthday last month. Besides her family, she was joined by friends and co-workers in the fun-filled happy day. Here’s to Veronica. May her blessings last long after the day is over!

Dr. Annette Simbulan poses with our biirthday girl Veronica Protacio.

John Lloyd 7 Bea are friends

John Lloyd Cruz allowed himself to be inter- viewed on TV Patrol and he was asked if he’s really now into a relationship with his perennial ka-loveteam, Bea Alonzo. “Hindi po,” he says. “Magkaibigan lang po kami.” So, he really does not have a romantic relationship with Bea? “Wala po,” he insists. What the interviewer forgot to ask him if it’s true that he has called it quits with Angelica Panganiban. This is something he cannot deny as Angelica herself has posted some messages in her social media account clearly indicating that they’ve indeed parted ways. Lloydie also temporarily said goodbye to Jennylyn Mercado, with whom he’s currently shooting a rom com under the direction of Cathy Garcia-Molina. “I’ve long been wanting to do a movie with her,” he says. “Noon pa dapat kami merong gagawin pero hindi natuloy. Finally, ito pala ‘yung kapalit, so I’m very happy. I’m really excited to experience her talent.” Lloydie plays an airline pilot in the story while Jen plays a ground crew attendant who wants to be a flight attendant. The story about airline personnel is something new and different in local cinema romances. 14 L. M. Confidential MARCH 2016 MARCH 2016 MARCH 2016 MARCH 2016 L. M. Confidential 15 16 L. M. Confidential MARCH 2016 MARCH 2016 the other young star with whom he and Angel, Luis Julia form a love triangle in the show, Miles Ocampo, is a good actress but sadly, she split up doesn’t have the charisma of a lead star. We sympathize with all of them. Just when everybody thought na sa kasalan mauuwi ang relasyong Luis Manzano at Arci is very attractive Angel Locsin, muling nauwi sa hiwalayan ang relasyon ng dalawa matapos nilang Gerald Anderson plays Jake, a photog- magkabalikan in February 2014 after their rapher who is afraid of commitment, in almost five years break-up. “Always Be My Maybe”, and he says he Walang nakakaalam na may problema can relate to it. “I can relate to his stupid na palang namamagitan sa (dating) way of decision-making, sa immaturity magkasintahan nang humarap si Angel sa niya in handling commitment issues, and presson ng doon sa he won’t own up to his mistakes,” pelikulang he adds. “May isang scene nga sa movie na “Everything ako mismo ang sumulat. I won’t say which About Her,” scene. Basta panoorin nyo ang movie and ang hit let’s see if you’d recognize that scene.” movie na As Jake he is the type na “paasa”. “Ma- pinagsamahan hilig siyang nila ng ina magpaasa ni Luis na si ng girl. Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos at Xian Lim na Si Arci dinirek ni Joyce Bernal under Star Cinema. Muñoz Maging si Gov. Vi ay clueless na may naman as problema na pala sa dalawa. Dumalo si Luis Tintin is sa premiere night ng movie pero nakaupo ito the type sa malayo at agad din itong umalis. na ‘pa-fall’, Sadya nga yatang hindi ukol para sa madaling isa’t isa sina Luis at Angel when everybody ma-fall thought that they were perfect for each in love sa other. mga paasa types and Ai Ai wants an often ends up a victim International award in failed relation- AI AI De Las Alas made a successful ships.” comeback last year, on TV via such hit shows As we all know, Gerald is one bonafide as “Sunday PinaSaya” and “CelebriTV”, and hot chick boy. Unlike other actors who are on the big screen in the topgrossing Metro seldom linked to other actresses, Gerald Manila Filmfest entry, has had relationships with Kim Chiu, Bea “My Bebe Love”. Alonzo and Maja Salvador. He no longer This year, it seems wants to get back to what happened to that her goal is to win them. “Basta, aaminin ko na lang, kasala- an international acting nan ko lagi,” he says. “My realization is award. She tried that don’t get into a serious relationship kung before in the 2014 hindi ka pa naman talaga ready kasi may Cinemalaya entry, masasaktan ka lang. If, for you, love is a “Ronda”, where she played a policewoman maybe, then it’s not really love. Maraming having problems with her personal life. She makaka-relate dito sa movie namin. But herself produced it but failed to impress no right now, loveless ako. Wala nga akong one and she didn’t win any trophy. date nung Valentine kasi busy pa rin kami This time, she has agreed to work sa shooting, e may playdate na kami on with Director Louie Lagdameo Ignacio “Banana Sundae” but everyone concludes enjoyed working with Tita Amy Austria kasi Wednesday, February 24.” who has won two best actress awards that she is just avoiding to be asked about siya talaga ang naging ina ko sa set.” How is it working with Arci Mu- from international film festivals for Aiko her breakup with John Lloyd Cruz. But ñoz? “It’s our first time at nagulat ako, Melendez in his movie “Asintado” and whose she’s part of the video presentation where Stars whose launch movies sobrang professional siya. We have many love scenes at mahirap ‘yung ginawa niya. “Child Haus” just won best children film at the cast members are asked what is the most flopped the recently-concluded Dhaka International memorable scene she did in “Pangako Sa’Yo” May isang love scene, one whole day ang Filmfest. during its entire run since it started in May shooting namin. May pagka-daring. She’s The movie’s supervising producer of last year?“Napansin ko, ang mga tao, We feel sad for the young stars whose so sexy. Sa eksena kasi, she will tease me is Dennis Evangelista, who produced natatakot lumapit in public sa’kin kasi nga launching vehicles didn’t get the expected at napakagaling niya. She’s really oozing “Magkakabaung” that gave Allen Dizon mataray si Madame Claudia,” says Angelica. public support and flopped. First is the love with sexiness. This is the most intense love so many local and international best actor “Yung ibang tao nga, team of Andre Paras and Yassi Pressman scene I’ve done so far and siya rin ‘yung awards. The movies she will do with Louie, ang tawag na sa akin, whose “Girlfriend for Hire” failed to make pinakamatagal kinunan. Our director, Dan Dennis and BG Productions is a serious Madame. Feel ko naman waves at the box office. We already wrote Villegas, says matindi ang chemistry namin drama with touches of comedy, titled “Area ‘yun. My most memo- then that it’s premature for Viva Entertain- ni Arci on screen so, please watch it po.” (Higanna Magkano)”. It’s about a place in rable scene was noong ment to launch them as they don’t have a Supporting them in “Always Be My Pampanga known as Area where men in heat mahulog ang paa ko sa solid fan base yet. Prior to this, their other Maybe” are Carlo Aquino, Ahron Vil- can let their steam off with cheap prostitutes kanal during the pilot movie, “Wang Fam”, was also a big flop. lena, Cacai Bautista, Matt Evans and Jane then pay them in kind, with items like used week. Hindi part of the And let’s face it, the biggest obstacle to this Oineza. appliances. plan ‘yun, pero nangyari.” loveteam is the fact that Andre’s also current Ai Ai will play a laundry woman who What about Jodi Sta. Maria? “Malaki loveteam with Barbie Forteza on TV is defi- Marian and Dingdong moonlights as a prosti at night and the story ang naging epekto sa’kin ng pagganap ko nitely much more successful with the public, will revolve on her. Higanna Magkano is the ng Amor Powers kasi kakaiba ang naging what with them having two hit shows like wants more children screen name of a sexpot who was introduced journey ng character ko at tumatak talaga “The Half Sisters” and “That’s My Amboy”. in the bomba films of the 70s and 80s and sa tao. Ang most memorable scene for me We’re also sad for Julia Barretto, daughter Marian Rivera returns to “Sunday Pina- it’s now being used in “Area”. The script is was nang gumuho yung bundok at sumigaw of Dennis Padilla and Marjorie Barretto, and saya” today after giving her to Baby Letizia. written by Robbie Tantingco, who just won ako ng ‘Matitikman nyo ang batas ng mga Iñigo Pascual, son of Piolo Pascual. Their She has also shot for a new TV ad. She the Metro Manila Filmfest New Wave best api!’ Naging very challenging din ang scenes afternoon TV drama, “And I Love You So”, admits her and Dingdong’s first born screenplay award for “Ari, My Life with A namin ni Angelica as Madame Claudia kasi didn’t succeed at the ratings and will soon already got offers for endorsements. “But King”, which was also named best picture. laging mataas, very tense. It’s good Angelica be terminated. It started airing only last we begged off kasi sobrang liit pa ng baby Supporting Ai Ai in the movie is Allen is one very good actress.” December and, after two months of dismal namin,” she says. “Pero open naman kami Dizon who will play the role of the sex den “The show was definitely a big boost to ratings and consistent failure to attract the to such offers, kaya lang, later na siguro. owner where Ai Ai works. Allen has a very my career,” says Ian Veneracion as Eduardo. interest of viewers, it’s now given its walking Gusto muna naming lumaki siya. Hindi shady job and to atone for his sins, every “Nag-click ang loveteam namin ni Jodi at papers. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it naman sa we’re trying to hide her from the Holy Week, he joins the annual penitencia nakilala kami as Amor Ado. Memorable again. We personally really like Julia Barretto. public. Maski nga sa binyag niya, kakaunti then gets himself nailed on the cross. Here’s sa’kin ang pilot week, yung ilog scenes She’s not only good looking but can also act, lang talaga ang inimbita namin kasi hindi hoping this movie will finally give Ai Ai the namin ni Jodi. Nakaka-inspire ang ganda but obviously she started on the wrong foot naman artista yung anak namin. At siguro international honors she’s hoping to achieve. ng mga lugar pero napakahirap puntahan.” when she had that controversial rift with her nga may pagka-stage mother ako kaya “Ako naman, most memorable sa’kin ang father. She never recovered from that. protective ako sa kanya. Kung puede sana, Angelica a No Show at ‘Psy’ takbo-takbo kilig scenes namin ni Kathryn As for Iñigo, we also said it before and maging endorser siya sa edad na pwede na sa bukid,” says Daniel Padilla who plays we’ll say it again, he’s not endowed with in- siyang tanungin: Anak, gusto mo ba? At Thanksgiving presscon Angelo. “I really love my character kasi ang candescent star quality like what his dad has. siya na ang sasagot kung gusto niya, ‘Yes, lalim at ang dami ng pinagdaanan niya. We ABS has given him all the support to help mommy.’” ‘Pangako Sa ’Yo’ ended and ABS-CBN invite you not to miss ang nalalapit na pag- forward his showbiz career but he simply So do they intend to give her a baby hosted a thanksgiving presscon. Angelica tatapos ng show dahil marami pang pasa- fails in comparison to the current crop of brother or baby sister soon? Panganiban, who plays Madame Claudia, bog.” “Dahil sa show na ito,” says Kathryn teen idols on ABS like James Reid, Daniel “Siguro in two more years. Dream namin was conspicuously absent at the affair. Bernardo who plays Yna, “mas natanggap Padilla and Enrique Gil. This is unsolicited to have a big family but we want to enjoy The official reason is that she’s taping for kami ng viewers in playing mature roles. I advice, but it will really be better for him to her muna. Pero kung ipagkakaloob kaagad just focus on getting a good education. Also, sa amin ng Panginoon, okay rin lang po.” MARCH 2016 MARCH 2016 L. M. Confidential 17 Entertainment

Ella Cruz reveals real score between her Jericho Rosales says his son and Bret Jackson Santino doesn’t want to be an Teen Dance Princess Ella Cruz admitted that she and actor Bret Jackson are just friends. “Hindi kami, hindi kami, We’re still actor + other stories friends po… Sa ngayon, ganun pa rin, friends pa rin. Ayoko pa talaga.” She also denied the rumors that they broke up. She stressed that her focus as of Ang guwapo ng anak ni Jericho Rosales I’m only 17, who knows, baka magbago pa ang isip ko the moment is on her career. na si Santino who is already 15 years when I grow more mature.” “Hindi... well, nag-decide lang kami old at may height na 6 feet tall. Anak ni In “Dolce Amore”, she plays Serena, a girl who parehas na better na friends. Ngayon kasi, Echo si Santino or Saint (tawag ni Echo grew up in Italy and returns to Manila to look for the hindi na rin kami masyadong nagkikita. sa binatilyo) sa commercial model na si roots of her identity. She’s reunited with Enrique Gil Masyado kaming busy, pero friends po kami, Kai Palomares. as Tenten, a poor boy who she meets and falls in love katulad dati. Mabait si Bret, sobrang caring, AMay balak din bang mag-artista si Santino at with. Their loveteam has proven its drawing power sobrang sweet. Pero kailangan muna na sundan ang footsteps ng dad niya? in their previous soap, “Forevermore”, and in two hit career muna po talaga.” “Ayaw niya films, “Just the Way You Are” and “Everyday I Love”. Ella shared with some reporters that she talaga!” diret- “I think viewers will love us more in ‘Dolce Amore’ idolizes Toni Gonzaga when it comes to song sagot ni as we were given the chance to experiment with our doing Romantic-Comedy films and that Jericho. characters. Hindi lang ito pampakilig but tackles seri- multimedia star is her peg when it comes to the genre. She also revealed that the “He’s not ous things about love and family relationships. Many director of her series wants her to have a little bit of “maldita” in her role. built for that. scenes in the show were shot on location in Italy. We “Idol ko si Toni Gonzaga sa mga Rom-Com niya. Hindi naman masyado nag ma- Ang gusto niya stayed there for almost two weeks at marami sa lines maldita si Toni Gonzaga sa mga movie niya eh, so more on sa sarili ko nang ano talaga ay sports. ko are in Italian so I have to prepare for them. Moth- kung pa’no ko mag ma-maldita.” He plays with er ko rito si Ms. Cherie Gil and I was surprised kasi two teams now she speaks fluent Italian. Antoinette Taus opens self to possibility of not finding love and he never ‘Yun pala, natira siya sa Venice with her family for showed interest many years so she learned the language. Kaya naman Asked about the status of her love life, Antionette Taus giggled first. na maging kapag nag-uusap kami in Italian, I make sure memo- “Ang ganyan naman po, dumadating lang yan ‘pag dadating actor. ryado ko all my lines para maka-level up ako sa husay eh. I’ve never really [obsessed over it] ‘cause it’s never really been “But commercials, okay lang sa kanya... ‘okay ako niya. This show will be memorable for me kasi na- the number one priority in my life,” she told Aster Amoyo and John dyan.’ Pero anong klaseng commercials ang gusto kapaglibot ako sa Rome, lalo na sa Vatican.” Nite in Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman. niya, sabi niya, yung sa Nike, Adidas, Gatorade or So what’s the status of her relationship with En- The actress-host revealed that she surrenders her love life to sports drinks, yung mga ganyan. Anything na sports- rique at this point? God. related, yung ang trip niya talaga,” patuloy ni Echo. “We’re very close, as friends. Hindi pa siya “I believe that if something is supposed to happen in your life, Naikumpara rin si Santino kay Inigo na anak ni makaakyat ng formal na ligaw kasi nga he has to wait and someone is supposed to be there, ang Diyos ang bahala dyan. ‘Pag [dumat- Piolo Pascual na pinasok na rin ang pag-arte. until I’m of the right age.” ing], malalaman mo,” she added. “Di niya (Piolo) mapipigilan si Inigo kasi gusto She also enjoyed working with Matteo Guidicelli She also expressed contentment with her life, and will gladly embrace single- niya talaga. Bata pa lang, driven na yon, gusto niya ta- who plays her Italian friend secretly in love with her. hood if that’s what’s meant for her. lagang mag-focus katulad ng ginagawa ng tatay niya,” “First time namin to work together. “And if it doesn’t happen, I’m also okay with that… Kung anuman ang plano ni sey pa ni Jericho. Siya ang nakaeksena ko sa Italy and not Enrique. God. Basta, I’m able to do his mission, kung ano man ‘yung gusto [niyang] gawin Hindi naman kaagad masagot ni Jericho ang Ang dami niyang naitulong sa’kin while we’re taping [ko] here on earth. [I’ll be fulfilled kung] magawa ko man lang ‘yun and make people tanong sa kanya kung bakit kahit marami nang mga in Italy, lalo na in the right pronunciation of my Ital- happy, and make my family happy and proud,” she concluded. baguhang actor like Daniel Padilla, James Reid, En- ian lines kasi nga half-Italian siya.” rique Gil, etcetera, ay nananatili pa rin siya at the Renz Fernandez promise to be careful with Kris Bernal’s love peak of his career. Royal Caribbean Cruise “I think... siguro kasi I go with the flow and I be- Mayroong balita na nililigawan ni Renz Fernandez ang kanyang Little Nanay lieve in seasons. Hindi ako puwedeng mag-James will hire a staggering 30,000 co-star na si Kris Bernal. Tinanong namin sa Kapuso actress kung mayroon itong Reid or mag-Daniel Padilla, alam mo yon... I mean katotohanan at agad naman niyang ibinahagi ang kan- Filipino crews w/in 5 yrs puwede, pero alam ko kung nasaang stage na ako ng yang sagot. buhay ko, eh. I understand kong nasaan ako. Ayaw mang mag-assume ni Kris na nililigawan siya ni Dagdag niya, “Kailangan mo ring ingatan yung ka- MANILA, Philippines – Royal Caribbean Cruises Renz, mayroong isang video ang Kapuso actor na mag- tawan mo, yung skills mo na binigay sa yo. Keep on Ltd. (RCL), the world’s largest cruising company, papatunay na seryoso siya sa aktres. practicing, keep on enhancing the talent. Hindi ko rin yesterday announced it is hiring a total of 30,000 “Malay ba natin kung loyal o hindi [‘yung iba niyang idi-deny na may competitive spiris ako kahit papaano, Filipino crew members over the next five years from manliligaw], kung talagang aalagaan ‘yung puso ni Kris. but I respect their talents and abilities.” the current 11,000 as it expands its fleet and routes Ako alam ko sa puso ko na aalagaan ko talaga [siya],” to Asia. ani Renz. RCL Chairman and CEO Richard D. Fain is in Nang tanungin ni Kris kung paano ba siya aalagaan ni Kris, agad namang suma- Liza keeps Enrique waiting town as the company entered into a joint venture got ang Little Nanay star. “Kung ano’ng gusto mo,” saad niya. with Philippine Transmarine Carriers (PTC) for the as she enjoys Matteo’s com- establishment of a new manning office in Manila. It Gwen Zamora works with Quark Henares on a pany is 75-25% company shares in favor of PTC. “We have two things going on — fleet expan- short film sion and 9 ships on order and that will continue Liza Soberano says she’s flattered that current Miss and we are building our base here we will now be What is Gwen Zamora up to these days other than being a mainstay of the Universe Pia Wurtzbach said that she herself has the doing many functions here,” Fain said.Under the longest-running gag show Bubble Gang? Recently, she posted on makings of a future Miss Universe, but she’d rather partnership, PTC will be in charge primarily for the Instagram a photo of herself holding a script with the caption that just focus on showbiz. “Wala akong balak sumali sa recruitment side and the streamlined processes. RCL says, “fun day ahead today.” beauty pageants,” she said at the presscon of her new will be providing the skills training and education Based on her hashtags, it would appear that she is working with soap, “Dolce Amore”, that replaces “Pangako Sa’Yo” upgrading to new recruits and career advancement Director Quark Henares on a project dubbed “How to find love.” In starting next week. “I don’t see myself taking that of existing crew. her next post, she added the hashtag ‘#ShortFilm.’ path. Mas contented na talaga ako sa pagiging artista kasi I love acting a lot. But I’m not closing my doors.

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TORONTO - The North American Basketball director Roger Tarca, declared the tournament Association - Greater Toronto Area Basketball open. Consul Shirley Banquicio, Frank Pen- League started its winter competition on Janu- don, Edgar Tojino and Team Canada sponsors Gladys S. Calderon ary 23, 2016 at the Gymnasium of Glenforest officially presided over the usual “Ceremonial Secondary School in Mississauga, Ontario. Jumpball”. The opening game, an exhibition play Licensed Travel Consultant This is the 10th year that NABA is holding the between NABA - Team Canada and Markham tournament since February 26, 2007.The games Gators OBA Rep Team was won by the former are held every Saturday at Glenforest S.S. from with the final score of 61 - 38. “Reliable & friendly service, speaks English & Tagalog” January to June 2016. Composing the NABA officials and league NABA deputy commissioner Frank Pendon organizers are: Dr. Ron Damasco (Commis- (Direct line) 416 307 2699 (Cell) 647 267 2052 formally opened the event with his welcome ad- sioner), Gani Gregorio (Founder & Executive dress and the reading of the congratulatory mes- Adviser), Frank Pendon (Deputy Commissioner Silkway Travel & Cruise Inc. TICO # 50021627 sage sent in by USA - based NABA commis- - Canada & Chair of NABA- GTA), Bob A. Liberty Sq. 303-3621 Hwy 7 East sioner Dr. Ron Damasco. Special guest Consul San Juan (Associate Deputy Commissioner - Shirley Banquicio of the Philippine Consulate Canada), Arnold Carating (Youth Sports Devel- Markham On L3R 0G6. 905 752 5077 in Toronto delivered also her special message. opment Officer), Edgar Tojino (Liaison Officer). Email: [email protected] In his message, Commissioner R. Damasco The City Directors are: Mike Cruz- Ajax, Ed Pe after profoundly thanking the NABA officials Benito & Marilyn Ramdass- Brampton, Dome and leaders especially the “Big Three”, reminded Florido- Markham, Noel Buenaventura- Mis- the participants that “we have come together again for a wholesome recreation entertain- ment.....that playing basketball is a means to develop competitive spirit, to some it could be recreational and others may view it as a form of enjoyment. “ Hosted by Banj Ruiz, the program included singing of the Canada and Philippine national anthems by Keanna Cerezo of Clique and Fie- ness Mendoza of Talent Nation-Hamilton, both of whom also rendered special vocal perfor- mances.The sound system was courtesy of Audio Spin Entertainment and the photo - video was covered by PMN TV. Comprised of Filipino Canadian basketball players, the members of NABA -Team Canada, were introduced by Mike Cruz, city director of Ajax-Durham Crossover. NABA, for the first time, is competing at the SM National Basket- ball Training Centre-NBTC Championship on March 13-17, 2016 at the SM Mall of Asia in the Philippines. sissauga, Alex Dooc- Newmarket, Roger Tarca The League’s Officiating Referees are Mississauga(MYAA), Newmarket(Bayan), The “Athlete’s Prayer” & “Oath of Sports- & Vilma Tahsin- North York, Hermie Guya & members of Peel Regional Board of Approved North York(NYPAA),Scarborough(Lapsley), manship” was led by North York Bantam player Nestor Leabres- Scarborough, Arnold Carating- Basketball Officials (PRBABO). The 10 Par- Toronto(CKaTT),Vaughan(Bayanihan) and Andy Sinclair while NABA - GTA host city Toronto and William Marasigan- Vaughan. ticipating basketball clubs are: Ajax(Crossover), Knights(Guest Team). -- T. San Juan. Brampton(FAAB), Markham(Maharlika),

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MARCH 2016 MARCH 2016 L. M. Confidential 19 Entertainment Barbie Forteza is thankful TIDBITS for everything + other stories I am no moron – Alma Moreno each Sunday. Ang maganda, hindi alam ng co-actors ko what my role will be and how I will perform it. MANILA - Still hurting from Very light ang approach dito. Kahit madrama ang the public ridicule she got last ibang stories, hindi idadrama nang husto. This will year after a television inter- be shown right after ‘Sunday Pinasaya’ starting view, Parañaque City councilor Valentine’s Day, so tuluy-tuloy lang ang kasiyahan for and senatorial aspirant Alma the viewers every Sunday afternoon.” Moreno said the country does Since she gives advice in the show, what advice would she give to herself? “Bilang Uge, ang advice ko not need too many intellectu- sa sarili ko, at this point in my life, is to allow myself als in Congress. to fall in love. Meron na actually. I should be open. I “Oo, kailangan may alam should give a chance to realize and to give in to the ka. Pero ’yung sobrang talino, feeling na huwag matakot, masaktan, ma-frustrate, hindi naman siguro. Ang dam- mag-expect. Babangon ka rin naman, at saka nandiyan ing matatalino ngayon eh, ‘yung mga kaibigan mo na mabibigyan ka ng pag-asa. tingnan mo ang dami pa ring Ang importante, na-in love, nakaramdam ka, you care, Barbie Forteza and Andre Paras are jubilant that problema ng bayan natin sumaya that someone cared for you.” their new show, “That’s My Amboy”, rated very well [Yes, you should at least know But she’d rather not reveal as to who is the mystery on its first week of telecast. guy she has fallen in love with. Get the latest updates something. But having an “Nakakatuwa dahil mataas na ang rating, lagi about Dear Uge from the GMA Network website overwhelming knowledge is pa kaming trending,” says Barbie. “Sa totoo lang, mas www.GMANetwork.com, its official facebook page not necessary. There are many madaling gawin itong ‘That’s My Amboy’ kasi it’s www.facebook.com/GMADearUge , and Twitter ROCHELLE intellectuals out there, but our lighter at hindi gaya ng ‘Half Sisters’ noon na puro account @GMADearUge. iyakan ang mga eksena. Pati lahat ng co-stars namin country still have many prob- dito, kasama namin sa kulitan at magaan ang trabaho.” PRAYS FOR lems],” she pointed out. How’s working with Andre this time? “Wala Chiz pushes Heart on doing The former actress noted akong mairereklamo kasi mabait siya, mabango, very twin careers that she will only need a pool professional. Mas confident siya ngayon, mas driven. JM of good researchers and law- At comfortable na kami talaga sa isa’t isa. yers to help her in her legisla- Heart Evangelista now has twin careers. Aside from ROCHELLE Pangilinan plays We’re both thankful na right after ‘Half Sisters’, tive duties if she gets elected nabigyan kami agad ng followup project.” being an accomplished actress, she’s also a bonafide contravida to Camille Prats artist whose paintings got much acclaim in the sold- in the afternoon soap “Wish as senator. Some quarters call her GMA’s Teen Queen. “May alam naman ako. What can she say to this? “Ay, wait lang, parang hindi out exhibits she had. Despite this, she still wants to I May” so she’s glad she’s Hindi naman ako mamahalin ko deserved ‘yang ganyang titulo. Baka ma-bash ako’t formalize her knowledge of painting by enrolling at not a villain in her first indie the UP College of Fine Arts.“It’s actually my husband sabihing ilusyonada ako. Basta full of gratitude ang movie, “Tandem”, which sa Parañaque kung wala [I am puso ko sa GMA sa pagtitiwala nila sa akin, sa amin (Sen. Chiz Escudero) who’s number one in motivating not totally dull-witted. I won’t me to take formal art classes,” she says. “Noon pa niya opens in theaters on Febru- ni Andre.” ary 17. “I’m really so happy be loved in Parañaque if I am a After doing so many dramas, folks say Barbie is ako pinupukpok to enrol, kaya lang sa sobrang busy moron],” Moreno stressed. ko these days, na-delay nang na-delay ang pagbabalik they got me for this movie proving herself to be equally-competent in a comedy. Moreno has served as Para- eskwela ko. I’ve already talked to the Fine Arts people, kasi ibang klase ng experi- “Parang naging training ko sa comedy ang ‘Sunday ñaque City councilor for nine PinaSaya’,” she says. “Puro comedians kasi ang kasama pero sabi nila nage-exhibit na raw ako, so baka it will ence ang natutuhan ko rito,” just hold me from doing my studies kasi it will take she says. “Sa indie film pala, years. In 2012, she became ko roon at malaki ang natututuhan ko sa kanila. the first female national presi- Nagawa ko na lahat ng klase ng pag-iyak so doing so much of my time at lalong di ako makapag-exhibit mas realistic, puwede ang dent of the Philippine Council- a rom-com like ‘That’s My Amboy’ is really exciting kasi kailangan mag-attend ako ng classes, mage-essay murahan. Eh, sa TV soaps, ka, mag-study ka.” for me. Funny naman talaga ako in real life so ‘yung hindi puwede, kailangan ors League (PCL), where she totoong ako ang makikita nila rito.” Sen. Chiz is currently very busy with his vice previously served as national presidential campaign, but he always finds time to wholesome. I play Nico But on the big screen, she’s back doing drama in Antonio’s pregnant wife na secretary-general and national two filmfest entries. spend with his wife. “Very supportive siya sa akin at executive vice-president. sa mga trabaho ko, sa pagpe-paint ko. Mahilig siyang sawa na sa buhay namin kasi She plays an impoverished Badjao girl in In November last year, the bumili ng canvas tapos ipapagawa nya sa’kin. Actually, alam kong riding in tandem “Laut”, the opening film of the coming Singkuwento councilor was derided on Filmfest and an official entry in the Oporto Filmfest siya ‘yung mga nakakaisip ng mga ibang ideas na holdaper siya. Brother pwede kong gawin as an artist.” naman niya si JM de Guz- social media because of her in Portugal. In “Tuos”, an entry in the Cinemalaya awkward TV interview Karen filmfest, she gets to act with Nora Aunor no less. Heart figured in a freak accident recently when man. Napabilib nila ako sa Davila. The actress had dif- “Sobrang pasalamat ko po para sa projects na ito. a cat she was coddling bit her when it got scared of acting nila, sobrang galing, her dogs. She was brought to St. Luke’s and ended up Kung minsan, tinatanong ko nga sarili ko, deserving sobrang lalim. Pumapalak- ficulty answering questions ba ako sa lahat ng projects na tinatanggap ko? Kaya spending P50,000. “Iyak nga ako ng iyak,” she says. on several issues such as “Not because of the money kundi masakit kasi ‘yung pak nga ako when I saw our nga, ang maisusukli ko na lang is to always give my movie at sobrang nagpa- women’s rights, same-sex best in all the projects that I do, kahit drama man o sugat and I had to have five injections no less, for anti- marriage, and the Reproduc- rabies daw at anti-tetanus.” pasalamat ako sa Diyos comedy.” that I became a part of it tive Health (RH) law. Huge Filipino Supermarket dahil naka-Grade A pa ito Moreno admitted that she Eugene not turning back on from the Cinema Evalua- doesn’t have a full grasp of Opening in Mississauga certain issues, but her sincerity movies tion Board, na ibig sabihin, maganda talaga ito at to serve and concern for the Seafood City is a Filipino supermarket with over 20 nagustuhan nila.” people are more than enough Eugene Domingo choose not to talk about “Celebrity locations in the U.S. spanning cities populous with So how does she feel to make her qualified to be a Bluff ” co-host Jose Manalo and why he left the show. Filipino-Americans including California, Washing- senator. Writer Jun Nardo told her at the that JM is now in rehab? ton, Nevada, Hawaii and Chicago (soon). She said her painful TV presscon of “Dear Uge”: “I hope “Hindi ko nga alam ‘yan, The brand specializes in Filipino food and products experience has made her wary you don’t mind, kumusta na kayo and Mississauga will be Seafood City’s first Canadian e. I just found out about it of media interviews, but that ni Jose?” Her answer was: “I mind. location at the Heartland Town Centre along Mavis dito sa presscon. Siyempre, Presscon ito ng ‘Dear Uge’ and not Rd. and Boyer Blvd. expected to open sometime in masyado akong nanghihi- despite the ridicule that she ‘Celebrity Bluff ’.” 2016. nayang. It’s so sad kasi he’s endured, people were made Uge clarified that “Celebrity The brand’s roots started in San Diego, Califor- so talented. I will pray for him aware of her candidacy. Bluff ” is not bowing out of the air nia in 1989 to provide a community-centric place na makabangon siya uli at “Nasaktan ako. Umiyak ako. permanently. “Season break lang for homesick Filipino immigrants who missed the makabalik agad sa showbiz. Pero sa tingin ko ito ’yung ma- ito. Magpapahinga lang sa ere, but flavours of their home country and to introduce sakit na paraan ng Panginoon babalik din some months later.” He deserves it naman.” Americans to the Filipino culture through food. para maraming makaalam na But she can’t say if Jose would also be back with What if she’s offered to Like many Asian supermarkets, Seafood City also tumatakbo ako. At the end, her. She also clarified that she’s not turning her back offers other Asian products and North American do sexy scenes in her next marami rin ang kumakampi on making movies after “Barber Tales” didn’t do well staples. indie movie? “Ay, sorry po, at the tills. “I am doing two movies this year. At plano If the Canadian location is anything like the hindi ko kaya. I know naging sa akin kasi naramdaman nila ko ring ma-in love sa taong ito.” American ones, you can expect to find a convenient sexy ang image ko dahil ang sensiridad ko [I was hurt. “Dear Uge”is an original comedy anthology. “My hot food section called Grill City (it even has its own sa SexBomb Dancers, pero I cried. But I think this is God’s full name here is Ursula Genoveva Esperanza, kaya mouth-watering website and YouTube video :) where wala talaga akong lakas ng painful way to let the people Uge. May online web show ako at may nagpapadala you can savour delicious Filipino style BBQ (Tilapia, loob to do bold and daring know that I am running. In the ng letters asking for advice na amin namang dina- chicken, pork, bangus, and squid). end, a lot of people supported dramatize para mapanood sa TV. Bagong concept ito scenes, lalo na love scenes. me because they feel my sin- and it’s nice to be a pioneer. Ipaubaya na lang natin sa What’s even more exciting about this is that in iba.” cerity],” Moreno said. every episode, I get to play a cameo role na iba-iba 20 L. M. Confidential MARCH 2016 MARCH 2016 MARCH 2016 MARCH 2016 L. M. Confidential 21 Entertainment

Maine’s testament to young love + other stories

breaks,” she says. “Kumbaga, naghirap din ako and I now thank Boss Vic of Viva for trusting in me and giving me all these good projects.” She admits she and Andre feel pressure as the playdate of their movie on February 10 is fast approaching as a Valentine’s Day presentation. “It’s a test for our loveteam at sana nga, the viewers will support it.” Yassi says she’s loveless now and her last love affair left her traumatized, with Kapuso actor Sef Cadayona who dumped her for Andrea Torres. Andre Paras doesn’t hide the fact that he really has a Matsunaga siblings crush on her and it’s his younger brother Kobe who told Yassi about this. Maybe this will help to attract more fans to support their loveteam. promote neutering Of course, the biggest threat to their tandem is the fact that Andre has another ka-love team, Barbie Forteza, with whom his new show, “That’s of pets My Amboy”, just started and was well-received by TV audiences. Here’s hoping that their movie will similarly be a hit, even if it’s facing tough The Matsunaga siblings are the competition with another Valentine offering, Regal’s rom-com, “Love is latest celebrity ambassadors for The Blind” with Kiray Celis, Derek Ramsay and Solenn Heussaff. Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) to promote “spay and neu- Unexpectedly Popular ter” or kapon of companion animals. The ads, shot by photographer We visited the set of “Because of You” and its director, Mark Reyes, says Roy Macam, feature actor Daniel he and the cast led by Gabby Concepcion, Carla Abellana and Rafael Matsunaga with neutered dog Sumo Rosell are all so happy with the huge success of the series. and model Vanessa Matsunaga with “We didn’t expect that it will be this popular kasi it’s more of a Phenomenal star Maine Mendoza is living her dream these days. Thrust spayed poodle Carly. romcom on primetime than the usual drama,” he says. “But obviously, into the spotlight mid-2015, there has been no looking back since for the Spay-neuter of pet dogs and sawa na ang mga tao sa sobrang drama sa gabi. They prefer to watch their young lady, “Never kong inakala na makararating ako sa lugar na ‘to. I am drama shows in the afternoon, kaya nga tumakbo nang halos two years cats is done by a licensed vet- doing what I really want to do and I am very thankful because of that.” ang aming ‘Half Sisters’. Sa gabi, they want to watch something light erinarian to keep the animals from The former YouTube sensation achieved superstardom when she naman.”After “Because of You”, he’s all set to direct the new version of reproducing. Having pets fixed is started exchanging sweet nothings on air with Alden Richards in Eat “Encantadia”. He denied earlier reports that they’ve already chosen the not a popular practice among Fili- Bulaga’s Kalyeserye as Yaya Dub. new cast after a picture of Glaiza de Castro, Kylie Padilla and other stars But being in demand, she found out has its down side. “(It’s) Not pino pet owners and animal lovers. came out.“ as easy as I thought it was,” she confessed, “I must admit that it is However, this procedure is actually Maraming stars who came to the auditions at maraming batches yun physically-tiring but I am humbled and really thankful that there are fans the main solution to the problem of ng stars na ni-look test namin. Pero ‘yung batch na yun lang ang may who support me. To me, that is the best part of the job.” pet overpopulation, which directly nag-leak at kinalat nang yun daw ang napili. It’s not true. Up to now, One of the perks of Maine’s job these days is becoming one of the contributes to the growing number of we’re still auditioning kung sino ang babagay sa various roles in the show nation’s favorite celebrity endorsers in just over six months of being in so there’s no final casting yet. Ang sure pa lang talaga, si Marian Rivera stray animals. Cases of injured and showbiz. But she has set a rule when accepting and doing commercials as Inang Reyna, and StarStruck 6 winners Klea Pineda and Migo Adecer malnourished dogs and cats on the and that is, “I should make sure that it is of quality because I know that who’ll do the roles originally played by Jennylyn Mercado and Mark streets can be prevented if pet own- having me as their endorser will affect people’s choices.” This is why she Herras. All the rest, pinag-iisipan pa. ers spay or neuter their pets. was elated when she was chosen to represent one of her favorites, CDO ’Yun namang mga gusto ko sana, may existing soaps na, like Funtastyk Young Pork Tocino. The Matsunagas are animal lovers Barbie Forteza na nasa ‘That’s My Amboy’, si Andrea Torres na nasa The plus factor is that even before she was chosen to endorse it, Maine who can attest to the benefits of ‘Millionaire’s Wife’ na papalit sa ‘Destiny Rose’, si Bianca Umali na nasa was already a big fan of CDO Funtastyk Young Pork Tocino that is spay-neuter for their pets. ‘Wish I May’. So maniwala lang kayo kapag nakita nyo na ang Kapuso made from 100% young pork and has no salitre. PAWS executive director Anna stars na nagpi-pictorial suot ang costumes nila bilang mga Sangre. At Her belief in the product and her love for CDO Funtastyk Young Cabrera says they are glad to any rate, we’re just happy na marami nang excited sa pagbabalik ng Pork Tocino made shooting the commercial a breeze. ‘Encantadia’. We just promise na hindi namin sila bibiguin.” finally have celebrities speaking up Maine likens her love for her newest endorsement as a testament to on the issue of spay-neuter. “One young love. “The beauty of young love is pure and carefree. You enjoy and 2 Pinay Miss U, parehong minalas sa of the reasons kapon is unpopular be yourself without any worries. Parang fun and puro good vibes lang.” in the Philippines is the prevailing napangasawa! Yassi loveless, traumatized by ex-BF mindset of Filipinos that it is harmful to the animal and that it makes male Other than having been both crowned Miss Universe, guess what pets less masculine and female pets Yassi Pressman started her career with GMA7 when she was 13 as a other else Gloria Diaz (Miss U 1969) and Margie Moran (1973) have in dancer in ‘SOP’ and ‘Party Pilipinas’. She later did supporting roles in less feminine as they can no longer common? They are both separated from their husbands, after nagkaroon reproduce.” Cabrera explained that soaps like “Ilumina” and “Time of Your Life” before being included sila ng tig- dalawang anak, na pawang mga babae. Gloria’s ex-husband, the surgical procedure is done on in the teen show “Tween Hearts”. She did more soaps like “Borrowed of course, is the son of the late culinary expert and restaurateur Nora Wife”, “Rhodora X” and “Dalawang Mrs. Real” before moving to TV5 Daza, Gabriel Daza. Gloria’s daughters with him are tv host-actress the animal while it is under general last year doing “Wattpad Presents” with Kapatid actors Mark Neumann Isabelle Daza and Ava. Margie was once married to Tonyboy Floirendo, anesthesia so the animal does not and Vin Abrenica. whose family is considered one of the richest in Davao. feel pain. A few hours after the pro- She then signed up a managerial contract with Viva Entertainment Margie’s two girls with Tonyboy are Monica Danielle at Gabrielle cedure, the dog is already up and and was paired with Andre Paras as second leads in “Diary ng Panget” Antoinette, na balitang parehong nag-aaral sa ibang bansa. about. Fixed animals also become that successfully launched the JaDine loveteam. She was also cast in Still beautiful and trim, Margie attended the Bb. Pilipinas-Universe less aggressive and live longer, “Talk Back You’re Dead” minus Andre and later with Andre again in grandiose reception, organized by the Bb. Pilipinas Charities for Pia “Wang Fam”. Now, her loveteam with Andre called Yandre is officially healthier lives. “We’re so happy that Wurtzbach, the current Miss Universe, na ginanap, no less, sa Araneta two of the entertainment industry’s launched in “Girlfriend for Hire”, directed by Vanessa de Leon. Smart Coliseum. most beautiful personalities have Viva now handles the shows of TV5 and she’s cast as a co-host in In attendance, too, were all the Bb. Pilipinas-Universe winners, some their talent search, “Born to be a Star”, and in the episode “Mysterious of whom also won international titles for themselves, but for a different agreed to help debunk the myths,” Guy at the Coffee Shop” with Vin Abrenica of “Wattpad Presents”, international beauty contests. Cabrera said. Appearing in the ad which is now a weekly and no longer a nightly show. It’ll be shown Conspicuous ang absence ni Gloria sa event, who said she was in with Daniel is their family’s eight- for one and a half hours every Saturday night in tandem with “Tasya Japan at that time. year-old dog Sumo. “We had Sumo Fantasya”. No wonder she feels so blessed. Of Margie, did we hear it right that she is an apo of former neutered because we did not want “Ang tagal din naman nang pinaghintay ko before I was given all these President Manuel Roxas? him to reproduce as he already has physical problems because of the in-breeding.” Daniel further adds that it is a misconception that only aspin or Culture puspin (native dogs and cats) need to be spayed or neutered. Philippines “Purebreed dogs need to be fixed, as well. It is especially important to Ontario prevent your dogs from reproduc- ing when you know you cannot take care of the puppies or kittens.” PAWS offers low-cost spay-neuter services at their clinic. The cost of spaying a female aspin is P1,500 while neutering a male aspin is P1,000. Senator Tobias Enverga and wife Rosemer (2ND & 3RD FROM LEFT OF FIRST PHOTO) poses with officers and memebrs of Culture Philippines Ontario during the Induction of officers. 22 L. M. Confidential MARCH 2016 MARCH 2016 Will Coco find love with Anne in “FPJ’S Spotlight Ang Probinsyano”? ”Known for its durability, ‘Ang Tibay’ shoes definitely “I Love OPM” and “It’s Showtime” host lived up to its famous tagline: The Wear That Lasts. Anne Curtis adds kilig to the evening viewing habit of TV viewers as she joins the cast of From the 1900’s up to the 1950’s, ‘Ang Tibay’ was the number one teleserye on primetime, “FPJ’s almost an indomitable brand of leather footwear, Ang Probinsyano”. pleasing both locals and foreigners alike. Anne plays the role of Trina Trinidad, a rich fashion designer who has a Just like any great enterprise, ‘Ang Tibay’ also had bitter relationship with his stepfather Michael Alonzo a humble origin. It’s founder, Toribio Teodoro, was played by veteran actor born to poor parents and didn’t even complete Christopher De Leon. As elementary education. At a young age, he started potential harm threatens working in a cigar factory before he switched to their family, Michael taps slipper making at the age of 20. It was during this Cardo (Coco Martin) to be their bodyguard and asks help to find out time when the idea of starting a business came to his who is the person behind the threats they are mind. receiving. As he faces his new mission, how can Cardo protect Trina and Michael from In 1910, he opened his first shop on Rizal Avenue danger? Will Cardo fall in love to Trina as he with the help of his friend and business partner, Juan does his duty as her bodyguard? Don’t miss the action-packed scenes in Katindig. The two eventually parted ways, leaving “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” weeknights in Teodoro with no choice but to start “Ang Tibay ABS-CBN. For more information about the Footwear Factory” on his own. In the span of 10 program, visit the official social networking years, his company gradually emerged as one of the site of Dreamscape Entertainment Television biggest enterprises in the country, earning him the at Facebook.com/DreamscapePH, Twitter. com/DreamscapePH, and Instagram.com/ title “Manila’s Slipper King.” “ DreamscapePH.

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But Iya, who recently surprised lucky shoppers “Si Julia naman it’s nice to see her in who bought Switch and Save products at her element. Kumbaga she’s comfortable Watsons, Mall of Asia, has even the bigger things playing the role of someone who’s innately Call al l planned out. Having been married for two years kind pero parang meron siyang facade na now, she and husband Drew Arellano are now she’s strong and you can’t make a fool out 416-945-2336 prepping for pregnancy. of her. So it’s very much who Julia is. So “We’ve decided to have kids na this year. So parang she’s really in her element here,” she last year pa lang, I have already been taking added. folic acid and vitamins. I would like to think BBL DEAD that the past couple of years that I had gotten Alden, masisingitan ni continued from page 1 into fitness was also me preparing for motherhood. Derek kay Maine? I was already conditioning my body for what’s to The draft law is aimed at ending a come,” says Iya, who confesses to loving Muslim separatist revolt in Mindanao Watsons’ tropical berry and coconut scented Kailangang kumilos nang mabilis ang that has claimed over 100,000 lives hand soap. tinaguriang Pambansang Bae na si Alden since the 1970s. S h e even has the “spacing” all mapped out. She wants Richards kung ayaw nitong maagaw ng iba The law would create an autono- t w o years in between kids. ang kanyang ka-loveteam mous area and grant a measure of self- “Originally, I wanted to have five kids. But na si Maine `Yaya Dub’ rule to the Muslim minority in the then Drew said, ‘Can we have one first?’ Now, I’m Mendoza. south of the largely Christian nation. entertaining just three but then again, two Lumalabas kasi sa mga Aquino wanted it passed this year is also okay. Medyo nakakatakot magkaroon ng tatlo balita ang personal na but the timetable was set back severely because then you’ll have a middle child. If I have more time pagkagusto ng isa pang following public outrage over the to space them, okay lang. I can have the second child soon after Kapuso actor na si Derrick death of 44 Special Action Force the first and then the third one, after several years. But I am Monasterio kay Maine ay mabalita pang (SAF) commandos in an encounter already 29. If you think about it, I would be 36 by the time I nagkita umano ang dalawa sa Subic with Muslim separatist guerrillas in give birth to the third child. That’s already too risky.” kamakailan. Mamasapano, Maguindanao last year. According to Iya, who is currently the showbiz anchor of Kung mukhang napakatotoo ng Drilon said all hope on the BBL 24 Oras in GMA-7 and host of an upcoming GMA show ipinapakita nina Alden at Maine sa being approved has been dashed Lipsync Battle, it wasn’t really hard to live a healthy lifestyle Kalyeserte ng “Eat Bulaga,” kakaiba ang after Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. because Drew is also active and very health-conscious. In fact, she nangyayari sa dalawa off cam. pronounced that the BBL is dead in exercises more now than she ever did when she was single, not because Natuwa ang AlDub nation nang makita the 16th Congress even when session she needs to but because it is now more convenient. “I don’t need to ang dalawa na kumain sa isang tea house resumes on May 23. Drilon also cited go to the gym. I could just bike around the village or run around the area, sa Shangri-la Plaza Mall recently na silang the “reality that the election campaign or swim at home.” dalawa lamang although earlier ay naka- is already here” which makes it dif- F o r Valentine’s, the couple will go to New Zealand where meeting nila sa nasabing lugar ang big boss ficult to compel legislators to attend her husband will compete for a triathlon event. Although Iya is also ng TAPE, Inc. at APT Entertainment Congress sessions. House Majority a triathlete, having run the TriUnited and IronMan last year, she at manager ni Maine na si Tony Tuviera Leader Neptali “Boyet” Gonzales II is staying on the sidelines this year. “It’s really a three-in-one thing. kasama ang creative head ng “Eat Bulaga” said he is recommending the exclu- Valentine’s, anniversary, and triathlon. Am not joining though. na si Jenny Ferre. sion of the BBL in the agenda of Spectator lang. I can’t really train as hard now because we really want Kung ang AlDub nation ang masusunod, the House. “I am recommending to to get pregnant this year. So last year, talagang tinodo ko na because I knew I mas gusto nila siyempre na sina Alden at exclude BBL in our agenda in the re- won’t be able to do it after. Besides, I wanted to make sure that I’d win.” Maine ang magkaroon ng relasyon sa tunay maining days of our session following na buhay pero hindi naman nila saklaw ang the separate public admissions of the Angel Aquino shares why she’s proud of Miles tunay na saloobin ng dalawa. Speaker (Feliciano ‘Sonny’ Belmonte Pitong buwan pa lamang tumatakbo ang Jr.) and the Senate President (Franklin Ocampo and Julia Barretto loveteam nina Alden at Maine at malayo pa Drilon) that the proposal is dead,” ang itatakbo ng kanilang tambalan lalupa’t Gonzales said yesterday. Angel Aquino shared that she enjoys playing the role of the kontrabida mother of Julia nakatakda ang dalawa na magbida ng sarili Belmonte announced that the BBL Barretto in the afternoon soap And I Love You So. nilang pelikula at teleserye. is dead. When Angel accepted the role of main antagonist Katrina Valdez, Hindi naman kaya naghihintay lamang she did not have any particular peg in mind for the character. ng tamang panahon ang dalawa para aminin MILF Disappointed “Hindi ko alam eh. Of course you know I talk to the director and he sa publiko ang tunay na estado ng kanilang told me what he wanted form my character and so that’s what we give, relasyon? The Moro Islamic Liberation Front parang ganun. (MILF) expressed dismay on the non- passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), saying that their “sentiment is mirrored by the tangible frustration of Should you wash After Going To The Bathroom? the great majority of the Bangsamoro people, the peace-loving populace not only in Mindanao but also in the Peer pressure: It’s a bad thing among vaping Yes. Apparently, this answer bears repeating. Do you really need to use hand sanitizer? entire country” and even the other teens, but can work wonders among health- A 2013 study in the Journal of Environmental nations who have been observing the conscious adults. Take a 2009 study finding Health observing 3,749 people’s post-toilet If there’s no soap, hand sanitizer is your next peace process between the MILF and that post-potty handwashing increased most patterns found that 10 percent skipped the best bet, according to the CDC, which recom- the Government of the Philippines when bathroom-goers were prompted to see sink, 33 percent forewent the soap and nearly mends looking for an alcohol-based option (GPH). if the people next to them were washing their everyone else didn’t lather long enough. That’s with at least 60 percent alcohol in order to “We the entire membership of hands. Perhaps you’ve been inspired (or guilt- not good, since handwashing is one of the quickly kill some – but not all – germs. “Wash- the MILF express our deep disap- tripped) into purportedly healthy habits too, most effective ways to avoid getting ourselves ing your hands is better,” says Dr. Ranella whether it’s wiping down that mat after yoga or others sick, according to the Centers for Hirsch, a dermatologist in Boston, “but [hand pointment and grave dismay over the class or choosing filtered water over tap. But Disease Control and Prevention. To make it sanitizer is] often the only option, and better non-passage of the BBL in the House do you really need to? Experts weigh in. worth it, scrub for at least 20 seconds – enough than nothing.” of Congress in the Republic of the time to sing “Happy Birthday to You” twice – Philippines,” the statement said that Do you really need to wash your hands after before reaching for a towel, the CDC suggests. was signed by MILF chair Al Haj using the bathroom? Murad Ebrahim. 24 L. M. Confidential MARCH 2016 MARCH 2016 Join the Phenomenal Love Team of “ON THE WINGS OF James LOVE” in their most kilig Concert Tour: Reid and Nadine James Reid and Nadine Lustre in Toronto 2016 June 4, 2016 Saturday 7:00PM The Meeting House Lustre ad- 2700 Bristol Circle, Oakville L6H 6E1 (border of Mississauga and Oakville) mit roman-

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Ngayong out in the open na ang relasyon nina grew up in Sydney, the gabing iyon. James Reid and Nadine Lustre, ayon sa aktor ay way that we court girls, “I was like, ‘I bet you didn’t know I could be sobrang relieved na siya. it’s different there. But, like this.’ She’s like, ‘Yeah, I didn’t really expect “It’s such a relief. You have no idea how of course, the first person this from you.’ I said, ‘It’s different when I’m in relieving it is to be able to express (my feelings to know was her father. love.’ And then she said, ‘Are you in love?’ for her) because for me, for the longest time, I’ve I asked permission from “And then I thought, ‘you know what, right had to suppress it or hide it. Now, it’s so liberat- him first a while back. I now is the right time.’ I told her, ‘Yes, I am.’ She ing to just be able to hold her hand in public tried to keep that Filipino knew what I was talking about.” and say I love you out loud,” sabi ni James sa tradition,” pahayag ni After the concert kung saan ay sinabi nga ni panayam ng ABS-CBN. James. James kay Nadine ang three magical words na “I Natanong din ang young actor kung paano Naikwento niya rin love you,” ang nasambit na lang daw ng young niya niligawan si Nadine at aniya, kahit lumaki kung paano niya naging actress ay “kilig ako”. siya sa ibang bansa, “the Filipino way” pa rin niya girlfriend si Nadine nu’ng “She literally sat there smiling and just said kilig na kilig na sinuyo ang ka-loveteam. Feb. 11. Say ni James, ‘kilig ako,’” kwento pa ni James. “For me, I guess, because I am Australian, I nag-dinner daw sila nang para sa June 4 Kilig to the highest level ang Huling tagpo sa Jadine in Love concert na naganap kagabi sa Araneta Coliseum. Live na kinakanta ni Kyla ang “On the Wings of Love” na siyang theme ng JaDine hit kiligserye 4ens Photography habang papasok sa magkabi- PHOTO & VIDEO lang dulo ng big dome sina James at Nadine na parang ikakasal. Nang magharap ang KC, babalik sa dalawa sa stage, sinabi na ni pag-arte James ang magic words na “I love you” na pinakahihintay ng lahat sabay yakap kay Nadine. Guess who will soon reactivate her career in showbiz na sana, this time, Backstage, inamin na ng dal- hopefully with more passion and awa na mag on na sila mula pa attention, kumbaga? noong February 11. Si Nadine, She is KC Concepcion who has nag-blush habang sumasagot been totally out from showbiz scene sa sunod-sunod na tanong ng nitong nakalipas na taon. She has showbiz media. been busy, she reasoned, sa kanyang “Pasensya na po kayo hindi business, na ’di niya in-specify kung lang talaga ako sanay na sina- ano. And, of course, sa kanyang sabi sa publiko ang personal advocacies para sa United Nations, na part ng buhay ko,” sabi ng which gave her the title National Ambassador Against Hunger para aktres. sa kanilang World Food Program. Si James naman, cool na cool She was last seen in the 2014 sa pagsagot kung gaano niya Christmas series special with Paulo kamahal si Nadine. Avelino, who was, too, the love of “It is what it is, that’s how her life then. And vice versa. I feel about her, I love her,” Malamang din daw na this year, paliwanag nito. patuloy pa ni KC, bibigyan niyang Dagdag pa ni James, wala sa muli ng pansin ang pag-ibig. For original flow ng concert ang the entire year din of 2015, hang- pagsabi niya ng “I love you” gang ngayon, loveless siya. Regarding her desire na muling kay Nadine at last minute niya maging busy as an actress, well, may ipinaalam sa kanilang concert offer daw si KC, which she is con- director ang kanyang gagawin. sidering. Maganda daw ang concept “Matagal ko na gusto sabihin ng project na malamang na isang sa kanya iyon. I feel this is the series. Her role excites her. 4ensphotography.com right time,” sabi ni James. Somehow, may ideya na raw si Ang co-stars ng JaDine sa KC who her leading man is at kung 416-388-2171 • 416-388-2070 OTWOL na pinangungunah- sino pa ang ibang members ng cast an ni Cherry Pie Picache, teary for her new assignment. But she’d eyed sa naganap na pag amin rather wait that the “powers” con- Professional Photo & Video cerned announce it. ng dalawa sa publiko. Witness Weddings, Debuts, Fashion & Other Events nga naman sila sa namuong Well, welcome back, KC. tinginan ng dalawa habang nasa shooting ng kanilang hit MARCH 2016 MARCH 2016 L. M. Confidential 25 Life Hacks

I Love OPM judges (from left) Toni Gonzaga, Martin Nievera and Lani Misalucha BiGuel, career over love The OPM-loving them a pet dog named Juno, and Stephen foreigners King’s book “The Bazaar of Bad Dreams.” Bianca gave Miguel a camera. MANILA, Philippines – We are familiar with singing contests on TV, which signaled the Other priorities entertainment careers of some of today’s music luminaries. The latest reality singing competition is I Love OPM, the newest TV Aside from their respective showbiz program to share the story of a foreigner careers, both are also busy with their who can sing a native, Filipino song. studies. Miguel is a first year college The singing search for OPM-loving student at the De La Salle University- foreigners debuted on ABS-CBN on Dasmariñas taking up Entrepreneurship, Valentine’s weekend. Anne Curtis hosts I while Bianca is still in Grade 9 at the Love OPM, the first show that she banners Veritas Parochial School. as main host, with comedian Eric Nicolas Miguel admitted he sometimes as her co-host. skips class because of tapings. “Minsan The formidable panel of judges called kinakausap ko ’yung professor ko kung the Himigration Officers is composed ano ang pwede kong gawin para maka- of Concert King Martin Nievera, Asia’s bawi or minsan online na lang,” he said. Nightingale Lani Misalucha and multi- Bianca, meanwhile, is into baking media star Toni Gonzaga. pastries. “Sa ngayon for fun lang siya. The foreigners who joined are obviously Pero baka gawin ko pong business kapag Miguel Tanfelix and Bianca Umali have sa set? Eh ’di magiging apektado ’yung all familiar with singing Filipino songs. Some nakapag-aral na ng Culinary Arts,” she been love team partners for about four trabaho,” he explained. are either married to Filipinos or have said. She also hopes to study Interior years now and are good friends even off- On her part, Bianca shared, “’Di ko pa Filipino friends who influenced them to Design in the future. cam. Many would think they’d be looking po iniisip ’yung mga ganyang bagay kaya learn Tagalog songs. Others are working to take their friendship to a romantic level ’di ko pa po alam. Sa ngayon work muna The BiGuel magic here in the Philippines or are related but the young stars insist they want to para sa family.” to Filipinos. No wonder, they can sing focus on their respective careers. Apparently, Bianca is not the jealous Tagalog songs with ease. Bianca and Miguel, known to many as type, even when her partner has been TV series’ director Neal del Rosario only The judges were visibly surprised BiGuel, first made their mark as a love making hearts flutter here and abroad. has praises for Miguel and Bianca. at the choice of Filipino songs of the team when they were paired on the 2012 Miguel made a splash in Indonesia last “Marami na rin akong nakatrabahong foreign singers. The judges were also fantasy series “Paroa.” The team up was year when a magazine there, Sumatera love teams eh, pero sila ’yung pinaka- often impressed and delighted by the so successful GMA decided to pair them Ekspres, featured him in an article titled makatotohanan. Iba ang magic nila kasi performance of the singers. Two “stamps again on “Niño” (2014), “Once Upon A “Sisi Lain Raja Dubsmash Filipina.” nakikita ko din sa kanila ’yung inno- of approval” from the judges will make Kiss” (2015) and now, “Wish I May.” Writer M. Julheri said they choose to cence,” he said. He hopes the series would the singer advance to the next round, Asked why he is not pursuing Bianca, feature Miguel because Indonesian girls last another year or more. while anything below that will immediately Miguel said, “Wala naman pong pumip- find him “cute.” “Wish I May” tells the love story of eliminate the performer. igil sa akin na manligaw sa kanya pero Bianca maintained, “Okay lang naman childhood friends Tristan (played Miguel) On the first week, the contestants called kasi sunod-sunod ’yung binibigay sa amin sa akin ’yun. Basta work talaga ang focus and Carina (Bianca), who eventually Touristars, were given their respective na shows ng GMA. So, sa amin ni Bianca ko sa ngayon.” find themselves falling in love with each 15 minutes of fame onstage. German- blessings ’yun at dapat ’yun ang tutukan Meanwhile, the two are enjoying their other. However, conflict starts when they Irish teenager Jeena Dimaandal from San namin.” friendship more than ever. The two got discover the past relationship of their par- Francisco belted out her version of Sharon What if some other guy decides to take even closer after a vacation in Pagudpud, ents, Olivia and Clark, played by Camille Cuneta’s Bituing Walang Ningning. Jeena initiative, we asked him. Ilocos Norte, and Vigan, Ilocos Sur, with Prats and Mark Anthony Fernandez, was adopted and raised by a Filipino Miguel simply said, “Kung saan siya their families early this year. respectively. couple based in the US West Coast. She magiging masaya, okay na rin ako.” “Habang nandu’n kami, lagi ni Bianca The series also stars Alessandra de got a unanimous approval from all three Apparently, Miguel doesn’t believe in hawak ’yung camera niya. Photography na Rossi, Glydel Mercado and Mark Herras, judges. mixing work and romance. “Kasi, halim- po hobby niya ngayon,” Miguel shared. among others, “Wish I May” airs week- American-born looker Ryan Gallagher bawa, paano kung mag-a-away kayo He has been giving Bianca gifts, among days on GMA-7. crooned Kahit Isang Saglit, originally recorded respectively by Verni Varga and Martin Nievera. “That was one of the hardest songs to sing emotionally,” Martin makadadalo sa naturang promo tour dahil isa remarked after Ryan’s performance. “I think Matteo, di sumipot sa promo para itong mahalagang araw sa kanila ni Sarah you did a very good job for someone who na hindi niya puwedeng palagpasin. doesn’t sing Tagalog every day.” makasama lang si Sarah Low key ang relasyon nina Mat- teo at Sarah na siya namang gustong Young singer from South Korea, Soo Jin Dapat sana’y kasama si Matteo Guidicelli sa big promo ng “Dolce mangyari ng dalawa. As much as Lee, rendered Yeng Constantino’s Chinito, Amore” sa isang mall (Market! Market!) noong nakaraang Valentine’s Day possible, gusto nilang maging pribado but was not lucky enough to get approval pero hindi sinipot ni Matteo ang nasabing promo dahil mas binigyan niya ang kanilang relasyon although mahirap from the judges. Harris Dio Smith from ng halaga ang kanyang lady love na si Sarah Geronimo na siya niyang itong mangyari dahil pareho silang Pakistan sang Joey “Pepe” Smith’s Beep, kasama sa araw ng mga puso. popular personalities at public figures. Beep and earned the nod of all three In fairness naman kay Matteo, nagpasabi naman siya na hindi siya judges. A five-member Korean group, J Morning, gave a perky, hip-hop twist to Yeng’s (Pop-ups are not song, Ikaw. Addy Raj from India impressed supposed to be Because of You cast the judges with his own version of Candid SPOOF taken seriously - Hinahanap-hanap Kita by Daniel Padilla. EDITOR) Both performers advanced to the next round. That Yorkdale says says Thank You Nagpasalamat sina Gabby Concepcion, Rafael Rosell at Carla Raza Saeed, a Pakistani based in santa has nothing Abellana sa patuloy na pagsubaybay ng viewers sa Because Of You. Dubai, crooned Ronnie Liang’s Ngiti. He on me. Involved ang viewers sa story at nagsa-suggest ng ending at kung was vocal about his crush on Anne. To kanino dapat mapunta si Andrea (Carla) kina Jaime which Toni commented, “He doesn’t only (Gabby Concepcion) at Oliver (Rafael Rosell). Pero si-yempre, writers ang masu-sunod at sabi ni admire Filipino music, but also Filipina Direk Mark Reyes, magugustuhan ang ending ng beauty.” Raza, unfortunately, did not make series. the grade with the Himigration Officers. Sabay-sabay naming nakausap sina Gabby, A Russian model married to a Filipino, Rafael at Carla sa taping ng BOY. Nagbiro si Gabby na hindi siya maka-relate sa karakter niyang Anna Rabtsun, gamely rendered Gloc 9’s hiwalay sa asawa at mga anak. In-absorb na lang daw niya ang Sirena, complete with the rap part. Her karakter niya. performance sent her to the next round. Kung siya naman ang writer, gusto ni Rafael na ang karakter nila ni Anna’s husband interestingly proposed to Carla ang mag-end. Bukod sa single siya at walang mga anak, dapat bigyan siya ng second chance ni Andrea. her underwater in Boracay. They’ve been As for Carla, susunod lang siya sa writers at alam niyang kung ano married for eight years now. FV Foods staff had so much fun last Christmas. ang dapat at tamang ending ay tatanggapin ng viewers.

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